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February - 1 
A former mukhiya (headman) of Murumguttu village in West Singhbhum District was shot dead by unidentified assailants near his house on February 1, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S. Raj said that People’s Liberation
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A former mukhiya (headman) of Murumguttu village in West Singhbhum District was shot dead by unidentified assailants near his house on February 1, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S. Raj said that People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were suspected to have killed Rajendra Hapathgara (45) who was associated with the outfit. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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A Maoist ‘area commander’ and a sympathiser of the outfit were arrested from different parts of Latehar District on February 1, reports The Telegraph. Ravi Mochi, ‘area commander’ was arrested with a rifle, cartridges and Maoi
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A Maoist ‘area commander’ and a sympathiser of the outfit were arrested from different parts of Latehar District on February 1, reports The Telegraph. Ravi Mochi, ‘area commander’ was arrested with a rifle, cartridges and Maoist literature from Palhaiya village in Manika block of the District while sympathiser Rahmatullah was arrested from Mahudanad village of the same District.
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Ranjith, was produced before the Judicial Magistrate Court in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu on February 1, reports The Hindu. Judicial Magistrate C.B. Vedagiri adjourned the case till Februa
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Ranjith, was produced before the Judicial Magistrate Court in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu on February 1, reports The Hindu. Judicial Magistrate C.B. Vedagiri adjourned the case till February 15. Police claimed that the accused was in Kodaikanal with Naveen Prasad, who was gunned down in an encounter with the Police, and was engaged in weapon training. The Police had brought Ranjith from Tiruchi prison.
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February - 1 
According to the sources, he used to move around with some members of the group and even attended some of its meetings. Conspiracy to carry out terror attacks was purportedly discussed at these meetings. NIA is investigating a large scale conspiracy
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According to the sources, he used to move around with some members of the group and even attended some of its meetings. Conspiracy to carry out terror attacks was purportedly discussed at these meetings. NIA is investigating a large scale conspiracy in which young men from across the country were allegedly planning to carry out terror attacks in the name of the IS.
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Dhubri sector seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 100,000 from three Indian FICN racketeers on February 1, reports The Sentinel. Based on a specific input provided by BSF intelligence wing, a
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops of Dhubri sector seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 100,000 from three Indian FICN racketeers on February 1, reports The Sentinel. Based on a specific input provided by BSF intelligence wing, a joint operation was launched by troops of BSF Dhubri sector along with Police and arrested three FICN couriers with the FICN worth INR 100,000 (in denominations of (INR 1000x52 and 500x96) from Jogmaya Ghat, adjacent to Dhubri town, BSF official said. The detained FICN racketeers have been identified as Golam Hussain (50) of Rajapara Part-II village in Kokrajhar District, Jahar Ali (28) of Tharigram Bita under South Salmara in Dhubri District and Jamaluddin Sheikh (25) of Kolabagan Part-II village in Dhubri District. The arrested persons along with seized items were handed over to Dhubri Police.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s Charla Local Organising Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ S. Bojji alias Anjanna, was reportedly detained by the Police in Khammam District on February 1, reports The Hindu. Sources said that Boj
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s Charla Local Organising Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ S. Bojji alias Anjanna, was reportedly detained by the Police in Khammam District on February 1, reports The Hindu. Sources said that Bojji was arrested while he was taking shelter in a chilli field on the outskirts of Battinapalli village in Charla mandal (administrative division) in the early hours of the day. Bojji, who is also member of the Venkatapuram Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist, carries a cash reward of INR 400,000 on his head. He has several cases pending against him in various Police Stations. The Police, however, did not confirm the arrest.
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Mohammed Rafeeq, alias Jaweed alias Alam Jeb Afridi, prime suspect arrested in the December 28, 2014 Church Street blast case, told officials that he assembled the explosive in his house in Vinayakanagar, Parappana Agrahara, southeast Bengaluru, sour
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Mohammed Rafeeq, alias Jaweed alias Alam Jeb Afridi, prime suspect arrested in the December 28, 2014 Church Street blast case, told officials that he assembled the explosive in his house in Vinayakanagar, Parappana Agrahara, southeast Bengaluru, sources privy to the probe said, The Times of India reports on February 2. "The parts reached Afridi in different consignments from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. We aren't sure whether Afridi himself fixed the timer on to the explosive or someone else helped him," sources said. After assembling the device, Afridi rode to MG Road on his motorcycle, parked it on Residency Road and walked to MG Road via Brigade Road, sources said.Before entering Church Street, Afridi walked to Anil Kumble Circle on MG Road and entered Church Street from St Mark's Road. "Afridi stood near a commercial game shop, a few metres away from Coconut Grove. But the presence of security guards and drivers forced him to walk away. Otherwise, his original plan was to plant the explosive beneath a vehicle or inside a busy shopping mall," the sources said. "He carried the bomb in a backpack and reached Church Street around 6pm. He walked thrice in front of Coconut Grove and finally, acting like he was waiting for an autorickshaw, he placed the bag next to the restaurant compound wall and walked away silently," sources added.
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Nearly 1,450 cadres of different militant groups were arrested across the state last year (2015) and a huge cache of arms and ammunition seized, Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya informed the State Assembly, reports The Economic Times. "Du
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Nearly 1,450 cadres of different militant groups were arrested across the state last year (2015) and a huge cache of arms and ammunition seized, Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya informed the State Assembly, reports The Economic Times. "During 2015, the security forces apprehended 1,449 cadres of different militant groups," Acharya said in his address to the House (February 1) on the first day of the February Session. "The security forces also recovered 577 assorted arms, 15,515 rounds of live ammunition, 58 IEDs, 307 grenades, 144 kg of explosives, 2,979 detonators and cash amounting to Rs 29,85,510 from different extremist elements," he added. Acharya also said 58 militants and 10 civilians were killed last year in encounters, while 49 other people were kidnapped in extremist-related incidents."Identification of one module of JMB (Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh) in the state in the wake of the blast in Khagragarh, Burdwan district, West Bengal, led to the arrest of 30 members of the module from Barpeta, Nalbari and Chirang districts of Assam as well as recovery of 10 bombs," he added. Acharya said efforts are going on to apprehend the remaining members of the module. Currently 13 militant groups are on the path of joining the mainstream after laying down their arms, he said. "My government would also like to appeal to Shri Paresh Baruah and his faction of the ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom) and other insurgent groups to give up the path of violence and come back to the national mainstream in the interest of the people of Assam and the country at large," he added.
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The Dimapur Peace Declaration 2016, formulated during the course of the 2nd National Peace Convention, has called for the abolition of the Armed Forces [Special Powers] Acts (AFSPA), among other resolutions, reports The Morung Express. The Convention
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The Dimapur Peace Declaration 2016, formulated during the course of the 2nd National Peace Convention, has called for the abolition of the Armed Forces [Special Powers] Acts (AFSPA), among other resolutions, reports The Morung Express. The Convention also appealed to the Central Government and various ethnic groups in north-east region to ‘enter into dialogue’ and avoid usage of force and violence. The 2nd National Peace Convention (NPC) concluded in Dimapur on February 1, recognising the road to peace to be arduous but affirming solemn commitment to become promoters and builders of peace.
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The Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS), during its ongoing probe, has found that Shafi Armar alias Yusuf, who defected from Indian Mujahideen (IM) to join Islamic State (IS) has been pivotal in indoctrinating youths in India, had made detailed pl
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The Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS), during its ongoing probe, has found that Shafi Armar alias Yusuf, who defected from Indian Mujahideen (IM) to join Islamic State (IS) has been pivotal in indoctrinating youths in India, had made detailed plans through Mudabbir Sheikh, 'chief' of the IS' Indian wing, his deputy Khalid Ahmed Ali Nawazuddin alias Rizwan and men under their command, India Today reports on February 2. According to the Maharashtra ATS, Khalid was asked to hunt for safe houses in the state and he even got in touch with a realty broker in Goa and hired a house for INR 10,000 at Madgaon. Mumbai, Pune and Goa were the primary targets for the attack on crucial Army, Navy and Air Force installations, sources said. According to sources, IS also had plans to target foreigners in Goa and Maharashtra.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) are probing the overall role of alleged Afghanistan module of Islamic State (IS) to see if there is any link to their ongoing investigation against radicalisation by IS and wh
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) are probing the overall role of alleged Afghanistan module of Islamic State (IS) to see if there is any link to their ongoing investigation against radicalisation by IS and whether this module is linked to the four youths from Kalyan who had fled to join IS in May 2014 and to last year’s incident where a person was arrested for trying to recruit men in Pusad town of Yavatmal District, and send them to Afghanistan for arms training, Asian Age reports on February 2.“The fact that Afghanistan is known for being infested by terrorists is known to all. But the NIA and us are investigating to see if there is an overall link to ISIS related incidents. As of now we are unable to establish a link,” said an ATS source. It is also learnt that the NIA and ATS are probing the role of Shafi Armar, who was formerly a member of the Indian Mujahideen (IM). Armar is said to be one of the foreign handlers of Mudabbir Shaikh, the 'chief recruiter' for IS in India caught from Mumbra. Armar was operating from Afghanistan in the past.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Monday arrested a 24-year-old terror suspect, identified as Azhar Iqbal from Putli Ghar area of Bhopal as part of the agency’s crackdown on alleged sympathisers of Islamic State (IS), Indian Express repor
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Monday arrested a 24-year-old terror suspect, identified as Azhar Iqbal from Putli Ghar area of Bhopal as part of the agency’s crackdown on alleged sympathisers of Islamic State (IS), Indian Express reports on February 2. A resident of Barkheda in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen District, Iqbal was said to be hiding in the residence of one Laik Ahmed before NIA sleuths apprehended him, sources said.
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Three employees of Postal department were arrested and one detained in Barmer and Jaisalmer Districts for allegedly sharing information related with Indian Army with a Pakistani spy, a top police officer said on February 1, reports Zee News. "St
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Three employees of Postal department were arrested and one detained in Barmer and Jaisalmer Districts for allegedly sharing information related with Indian Army with a Pakistani spy, a top police officer said on February 1, reports Zee News. "State intelligence unit with the help of local police picked up the employees for interrogation. They allegedly shared Army related information to a Pakistani spy," Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) UR Sahoo stated. Two men, Islamuddin and CR Dahiya were arrested and one woman, identified as Pramila detained in Balotara area of Barmer while one man, Narendra Sharma was arrested in Jaisalmer. They all are posted with local post offices in Balotara (Barmer) and Pokaran (Jaisalmer) and had shared information through emails.
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Two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kanker District on February 1, reports The Hindu. The blast occurred when t
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Two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kanker District on February 1, reports The Hindu. The blast occurred when the Security Force (SF) personnel were patrolling to ensure security to the under-construction railway track between Kacche and Bhaismudi villages in Bhanupratappur region, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Singh Meena said. “Constables Ayon Mandal and Parmanand Maurya have sustained superficial injuries in the blast,” the SP added. Preliminary probe revealed that the IED, placed in a pressure cooker, was planted under a heap of murrum, around 30 metres away from the under-construction railway track, the SP said.
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Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on February 1 said “some gaps in security” led to Dina Nagar and Pathankot terror attacks in Punjab, reports Free Press Journal. “There were some gaps in security that led to terror atta
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Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on February 1 said “some gaps in security” led to Dina Nagar and Pathankot terror attacks in Punjab, reports Free Press Journal. “There were some gaps in security that led to terror attacks in Punjab,” Rijiju told. He, however, said Punjab government and the Centre were working jointly on security aspects following the twin terror attacks.On infiltration of terrorists, Rijiju, said that there were many gaps as somewhere barbed fencing was broken and at some places fencing was missing. “Similarly there were some problems with the riverine area that also need immediate attention,” he said. Union Government will give special attention to all security measures in Punjab to maintain peace and harmony, Rijiju said. He said some elements are attempting to create disturbance in Punjab like 1980 period but peace will be maintained at any cost and there would be no compromise with the security even at international borders and Border Security Forces (BSF) will also equipped with more infrastructure as per requirement. Talking about Indo-Pak talks, he said if the dialogue with Pakistan is scheduled, the terror issue will be part of it. The Centre will provide all possible help to Punjab as far as security issues are concerned, he said.
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February - 1 
With no headway made in the probe into the Pathankot terror attack, Pakistan plans to seek more evidence from India, a media report said on February 1, days after Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said the outcome of the investigation into the assault
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With no headway made in the probe into the Pathankot terror attack, Pakistan plans to seek more evidence from India, a media report said on February 1, days after Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said the outcome of the investigation into the assault would be made public soon, reports The Times of India. A Pakistani Government team investigating the Pathankot airbase attack will ask the Foreign Ministry to seek more evidence from India. "The team has almost completed its investigation into five cellphone numbers (allegedly used for making calls from Pakistan to India) provided by the Indian Government. No further leads were found from these numbers because they were unregistered and had fake identities," Dawn Newspaper quoted a source as saying. "The probe is not heading further. The team needs more evidence. Therefore, it has written to the government to speak to India and apprise it of the situation and demand more evidence to move forward in investigation here," he said.
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February - 1 
Ghosia Girls and Boys Elementary Schoolin Paposh Nagar area of Nazimabad Town received a written threat from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) asking for immediate closure, reports Daily Times.
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Ghosia Girls and Boys Elementary Schoolin Paposh Nagar area of Nazimabad Town received a written threat from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) asking for immediate closure, reports Daily Times.
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February - 1 
Pakistani authorities have sealed 182 madrassas (religious seminary) since the December 16, 2014, Peshawar school attack, in a countrywide crackdown under the National Action Plan (NAP) on religious seminaries allegedly involved in extremis
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Pakistani authorities have sealed 182 madrassas (religious seminary) since the December 16, 2014, Peshawar school attack, in a countrywide crackdown under the National Action Plan (NAP) on religious seminaries allegedly involved in extremism, reported The Times of India quoting a report of the Associated Press of Pakistan on February 2. The madrassas were closed in Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa because of their involvement in promoting extremism and other suspicious activities.As part of the strategy to choke terror financing, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has so far frozen PKR 1 billion in 126 accounts which have a link to banned militant groups. Law-enforcement agencies have also recovered around PKR 251 million in cash. The Government has put names of 8,195 people in the fourth schedule and 188 on the Exit Control List while movement of 2,052 hardcore militants has been restricted.
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February - 1 
Three madrassas (religious seminaries) were raided and sealed over alleged involvement in 'suspicious' and 'illegal' activities in Eastern Bypass area of provincial capital Quetta on February 1, reports Dawn The sealed seminaries incl
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Three madrassas (religious seminaries) were raided and sealed over alleged involvement in 'suspicious' and 'illegal' activities in Eastern Bypass area of provincial capital Quetta on February 1, reports Dawn The sealed seminaries include Madrassah Hussainia, Madrassah Taleemul Quran and Madrassah Abu Bakar Siddique. The raiding party also detained four clerics, identified as Qari Saifur Rehman, Surat Shah, Habibullah, and Qari Wali, for interrogation. Police said that the madrassas were sealed under the National Action Plan.
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February - 1 
A meeting of three major political parties and agitating UDMF on February 1 decided to revive their task forces and resume the talks from the point where they ended due to disagreement on the terms of reference of the proposed political mechanism for
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A meeting of three major political parties and agitating UDMF on February 1 decided to revive their task forces and resume the talks from the point where they ended due to disagreement on the terms of reference of the proposed political mechanism for settling the issue of boundaries of federal units, reports The Himalayan Times. In their last meeting on January 21, they failed to find a solution leading the three parties to pass the First Amendment Bill of the New Constitution from Parliament on January 23. In the meeting held in Parliament secretariat after 11 days, both sides said their task forces would work on consensus modality
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February - 1 
Chairman of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a press meet organized by the party at its headquarters at Paris Danda in Kathmandu on February 1 said that National Consensus Government was essential for cat
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Chairman of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a press meet organized by the party at its headquarters at Paris Danda in Kathmandu on February 1 said that National Consensus Government was essential for catering to the challenges posed by the crises facing the country after last year’s earthquakes and Tarai blockade, reports The Himalayan Times.
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February - 1 
FIMA in a statement issued on February 1 urged the UDMF to agree on forming a grand alliance of agitating Madhesi forces, reports The Himalayan Times. The alliance said that it is favour of Madhes-centric movement as Madhes issues are at the cor
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FIMA in a statement issued on February 1 urged the UDMF to agree on forming a grand alliance of agitating Madhesi forces, reports The Himalayan Times. The alliance said that it is favour of Madhes-centric movement as Madhes issues are at the core of current standoff between the agitating forces and the state. The alliance urged indigenous nationalities, Dalits and Muslims to support the ongoing agitation in order to safeguard their interests as well as the interests of other marginalized communities.
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February - 1 
Four Policemen and Kiran Nidhi, wife of NC parliamentarian Bimalendra Nidhi’s brother, sustained minor injuries from stones pelted by the cadres of UDMF and Federal Inclusive Madhesi Alliance (FIMA) on February 1 as they attacked the house of B
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Four Policemen and Kiran Nidhi, wife of NC parliamentarian Bimalendra Nidhi’s brother, sustained minor injuries from stones pelted by the cadres of UDMF and Federal Inclusive Madhesi Alliance (FIMA) on February 1 as they attacked the house of Bimalendra Nidhi in Janakpur city of Dhanusha District, reports Republica.
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February - 1 
Spokesperson for the Home Ministry Joint Secretary Yadav Prasad Koirala at a press meet organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications on February 1 said that 58 people lost their lives in the Madhes agitation that began with the promulg
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Spokesperson for the Home Ministry Joint Secretary Yadav Prasad Koirala at a press meet organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications on February 1 said that 58 people lost their lives in the Madhes agitation that began with the promulgation of the new Constitution in the country, reports The Himalayan Times. According to Koirala, those killed during the course of the agitation include security personnel, agitators and common people. Necessary security arrangements have been put in place for smooth operation of major highways and routes linking the District headquarters to ease supply of essential commodities, including fuel.
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February - 1 
A Dhaka court on February 1 started its trial against 11 alleged militants over killing of eight people during a bank heist in Ashulia, outside the capital Dhaka city in 2015, reports The Daily Star. Ten of the accused, now in jail, were produced bef
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A Dhaka court on February 1 started its trial against 11 alleged militants over killing of eight people during a bank heist in Ashulia, outside the capital Dhaka city in 2015, reports The Daily Star. Ten of the accused, now in jail, were produced before the court while the other is absconding. According to the charge sheet, all the accused are alleged members of banned militant outfits Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).On April 21, 2015, armed militants shot eight people dead and injured several others in Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited in Ashulia, before leaving with BDT 3.5 million.
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February - 1 
according to sources in different law enforcement agencies, the Garo Pahar area in Nalitabari sub-District of Sherpur District had become a safe haven for Indian group United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reports The Daily Star. ULFA had been acti
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according to sources in different law enforcement agencies, the Garo Pahar area in Nalitabari sub-District of Sherpur District had become a safe haven for Indian group United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reports The Daily Star. ULFA had been active in the area between 2000 and 2010 under the leadership of its military commander Masud Ranjan Chowdhury. In December, 2010, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered seven abandoned mines, one grenade, 97 bullets, detonators, Indian currency, walkie-talkies, and documents of ULFA. RAB on July 17, 2010, arrested Masud Ranjan Chowdhury and his associate Pradip Marak. On April 8, 2015, the duo were awarded life imprisonments and fined BDT 20,000. They are currently serving their terms in a Kishoreganj prison.
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February - 1 
On February 1, RAB recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Garo Pahar area in Nalitabari sub-District of Sherpur District near the border with India. The recovered weapons cache included one anti-aircraft gun base, 22,000 heavy machine-gu
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On February 1, RAB recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Garo Pahar area in Nalitabari sub-District of Sherpur District near the border with India. The recovered weapons cache included one anti-aircraft gun base, 22,000 heavy machine-gun bullets, 17,000 SMG bullets, a large number of bullets, two anti-aircraft spare barrel, two heavy machine gun, five machine gun spare barrel, one spare target sight, two sniper rifles, one AK-56, one 7.62mm pistol, 20 MG drum, different types of machines for cleaning rifles, five satellite phones and short- and long-range walkie-talkies.
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February - 1 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 1 has recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Garo Pahar area in Nalitabari sub-District of Sherpur District near the border with India, reports Dhaka Tribune. The recovered weapons cache included
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 1 has recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Garo Pahar area in Nalitabari sub-District of Sherpur District near the border with India, reports Dhaka Tribune. The recovered weapons cache included one anti-aircraft gun base, 22,000 heavy machine-gun bullets, 17,000 SMG bullets, a large number of bullets, two anti-aircraft spare barrel, two heavy machine gun, five machine gun spare barrel, one spare target sight, two sniper rifles, one AK-56, one 7.62mm pistol, 20 MG drum, different types of machines for cleaning rifles, five satellite phones and short- and long-range walkie-talkies.
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February - 1 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while addressing the Commonwealth Parliamentarians' Association Regional Seminar for Members of Parliament in Colombo on February 1 said that the Government will not deviate from the Geneva resolution on reconc
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while addressing the Commonwealth Parliamentarians' Association Regional Seminar for Members of Parliament in Colombo on February 1 said that the Government will not deviate from the Geneva resolution on reconciliation and accountability in any way, reports Daily News. "Our whole approach is reconciliation and accountability. We are not talking about accountability without reconciliation or reconciliation without accountability. How do you achieve it, this is a task, on one hand you want to know what happened and who was responsible, and on the other hand we want to get on with your future," he said.
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February - 1 
The Colombo Special High Court on February 1 removed the arrest warrant issued on former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Emil Kanthan after his lawyers informed the court that he is prepared to return to the island in two weeks and sur
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The Colombo Special High Court on February 1 removed the arrest warrant issued on former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Emil Kanthan after his lawyers informed the court that he is prepared to return to the island in two weeks and surrender to the Police, reports Colombo Page. Accordingly, the court issued orders to remove the arrest warrant and the red notice issued on Emil Kanthan.
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February - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was on February 2 killed in a fierce encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in Kanker District, reports The Times of India. The encounter took place in the forests of Kesekodi under Koya
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was on February 2 killed in a fierce encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in Kanker District, reports The Times of India. The encounter took place in the forests of Kesekodi under Koyalibeda Police Station limits between a joint team of security personnel and the Maoists, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Singh Meena said.A composite team of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Force was carrying out an anti-Maoist operation in the south of Koyalibeda. When they were cordoning off a forested patch in Kesekodi, a group of armed cadres opened indiscriminate fire on them following which an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. During a search, body of a Maoist, one SLR rifle and its magazines were recovered.With this encounter, 24 Maoists have so far been killed in separate encounters in the Bastar region this year (2015), Police said.
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February - 2 
A large group of militants from the banned Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), including senior commanders such as action group chief Ajan Ch Momin alias Jimmy, have reportedly shifted base to North Garo Hills region to evade the ongoing
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A large group of militants from the banned Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), including senior commanders such as action group chief Ajan Ch Momin alias Jimmy, have reportedly shifted base to North Garo Hills region to evade the ongoing Police operation in the eastern region, reports The Shillong Times. The revelation came following the surrender of a cadre from the group at Rongjeng on February 2. The GNLA militant from the 4th batch of recruits, Webstar G Momin alias Kamosha (23) surrendered to Rongjeng Police after fleeing from his sentry post somewhere in North Garo Hills on January 31. He revealed that he first arrived in Tura on a public transport and left a concealed pistol behind before heading to Rongjeng to give himself up. The surrendered cadre was part of a large group of heavily armed militants led by GNLA action commander Jimmy who moved out of East Garo Hills to escape the Police heat from ongoing counter-insurgency operations. Close to forty armed GNLA militants are said to have migrated to the neighboring northern District of Garo Hills as part of the armed group’s strategy.
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February - 2 
A tribal organisation called Naxal Hinsa Prapidita Manch has raised its voice against the Maoist killing of innocent civilians in Koraput District on February 2,reportsThe Pioneer. They lodged their protest in a huge rally against the Maoists in Nara
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A tribal organisation called Naxal Hinsa Prapidita Manch has raised its voice against the Maoist killing of innocent civilians in Koraput District on February 2,reportsThe Pioneer. They lodged their protest in a huge rally against the Maoists in Narayanpatna block of the District. The forum consisting of more than 2,000 tribals took out the rally and appealed to the Maoists to refrain from violence. “As the Maoists are against development and are killing our innocent people, they must not be our well-wishers. So we want them to leave our area,” said Suresh Sirika, leader of the forum. The forum submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister (CM) through the Block Development Officer (BDO) Narayanpatna and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Laxmipur.
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February - 2 
Azhar Iqbal, a suspected member of the India wing of the Islamic State (IS), studied at the famous Islamic seminary Darul Uloom, Deoband, for seven years before being suspended for indiscipline in December, 2015, Hindustan Times reports on
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Azhar Iqbal, a suspected member of the India wing of the Islamic State (IS), studied at the famous Islamic seminary Darul Uloom, Deoband, for seven years before being suspended for indiscipline in December, 2015, Hindustan Times reports on February 3. Iqbal, 23, was arrested from Bhopal on February 1 by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).“Iqbal allegedly was in the higher category of members of the group — Junoon al Khilafa-e-Hind — as he was tasked with finding new recruits. It is learnt that he was in touch with Yusuf al-Hindi alias Shafi Armar, who originally was an Indian Mujahideen member but later shifted to the IS-held areas in Syria and Iraq,” said Union Home Ministry (UHM) official. “Iqbal knew at least two of the four suspects arrested by the Delhi police from Uttarakhand a few weeks back. He studied in the Deoband seminary", Ashraf Usmani, spokesperson of Darul Uloom, Deoband, said Iqbal hadn’t displayed signs of extremist views while at the seminary.“Though we never found him to be radical in his views, but there were a few serious complaints of indiscipline against him. He was studying to be an Alim (a learned man) at Deoband from 2008 onwards. Due to indiscipline, he was suspended from the seminary,” said Usmani. Investigators have found that the head of the group, Mumbai resident Muddabir Sheikh, who was anointed Ameer-e-Hind, also visited Deoband to meet Iqbal.
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February - 2 
Dawood Ibrahim is the only "Indian national" on an updated list of financial sanctions by the UK that also includes Sikh terror groups, Midday reports on February 3. Dawood, against whom an international arrest warrant has been is
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Dawood Ibrahim is the only "Indian national" on an updated list of financial sanctions by the UK that also includes Sikh terror groups, Midday reports on February 3. Dawood, against whom an international arrest warrant has been issued, appears on the UK Treasury department’s ‘Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets in the UK’, with four recorded addresses in Pakistan, all in Karachi."Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar" is recorded to have lived at: House No 37, 30th Street - defence, Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan; House no. 29, Margalla Road, F 6/2 Street no. 22, Karachi, Pakistan; Noorabad, Karachi, Pakistan (Palatial bungalow in the hilly area); and White House, Near Saudi Mosque, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan. His nationality is listed as "Indian", with a recorded Indian passport which was subsequently revoked by the government of India and then goes on to list a string of Indian and Pakistani passports acquired by him and misused. Dawood has time and again been reported to be based in Pakistan but Islamabad has denied his presence. Financial sanctions in force in the UK could apply to individuals, entities and governments who may be resident in the UK or abroad.
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February - 2 
During the search operation in the region, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), five rounds of live ammunition, two Maoist kitbags containing articles of their day-to-day use, medicines, Maoist uniform and literature were also recovered. Books on h
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During the search operation in the region, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), five rounds of live ammunition, two Maoist kitbags containing articles of their day-to-day use, medicines, Maoist uniform and literature were also recovered. Books on how to learn Odia were also recovered hinting that the Maoists were from outside Odisha and trying to learn the local language.
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February - 2 
Karnataka’s coastal town of Bhatkal, once known as recruiting ground for Indian Mujahideen (IM), is now being seen in the security establishment to be emerging as a possible incubator of the Islamic State’s (IS) Indian terror module after
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Karnataka’s coastal town of Bhatkal, once known as recruiting ground for Indian Mujahideen (IM), is now being seen in the security establishment to be emerging as a possible incubator of the Islamic State’s (IS) Indian terror module after a string of arrests from the town and nearby areas in Karnataka india.com reports on February 3. Shafi Armar, who, intelligence agencies say is the main recruiter of Indian men lured to the IS ideology, also belongs to Bhatkal where he was born and lived with his two brothers, before leaving India in 2009. “All the arrested suspected terrorists having links with Bhatkal are being quizzed to ascertain their role in the module. Interrogators are also trying to find out the exact number of people recruited from the town,” the sources said. The sources privy to the investigation, however, said that the arrested IS suspects were not only asked to target Bhatkal to recruit members but to seek sympathisers across India for which they had organised several meetings in Lucknow, Mumbai, Mangalore, Tumkur (in Karnataka), Haridwar and Hyderabad. Another official, said that the main India-module recruiter of IS has been targeting his former IM aides who belong to Bhatkal and nearby towns in Karnataka.
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February - 2 
One civilian was killed by unidentified assailants at a place in Burma Camp in Dimapur District on February 2, reports The Morung Express. Police identified the victim as Charlie Hangsing reportedly the son of Paolal Hangsing IAS (Retd) and form
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One civilian was killed by unidentified assailants at a place in Burma Camp in Dimapur District on February 2, reports The Morung Express. Police identified the victim as Charlie Hangsing reportedly the son of Paolal Hangsing IAS (Retd) and former commissioner excise. The Police quoting initial report stated that the victim was at a shop along with some friends when three unidentified assailants came and shot him. He sustained two bullet wounds on the head and stomach, and later succumbed to the injury in hospital. While motive could not be ascertained, the Police added that the shooters disappeared from the scene after the shooting.
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February - 2 
Representatives of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India (GoI) would be holding a formal talk on February 2 (today), reports Nagaland Post. Both the parties have been holding two-three
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Representatives of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India (GoI) would be holding a formal talk on February 2 (today), reports Nagaland Post. Both the parties have been holding two-three meetings a week. According to sources, the NSCN-IM delegation would be led by its general secretary Th. Muivah while interlocutor R.N. Ravi would represent GoI. Sources also said that a delegation of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) met Ravi on February 1, and appealed for expediting the peace process. Ravi reportedly told the NSF delegation to help bring all the Nagas together. NSF team, which also met Th. Muivah, would be calling on Union Home Minister (UHM) on February 2 (today). Sources said NSF has also sought an appointment with the Prime Minister.
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February - 2 
The Assam State Government on February 2 said that the killing of civilians and Security Force (SF) personnel has declined significantly during recent years, reports The Assam Tribune. Replying to a call attention motion by All India United Demo
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The Assam State Government on February 2 said that the killing of civilians and Security Force (SF) personnel has declined significantly during recent years, reports The Assam Tribune. Replying to a call attention motion by All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Abdur Rahim Khan in the Legislative Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rakibul Hussain said that only four SF personnel died in counter-insurgency operations in 2014, and none in 2015. Similarly, 10 civilians were killed by militants in 2015, and none so far in 2016. “The situation has improved significantly since our Government took charge. The fear psychosis that existed earlier is now absent. A total of 89 security personnel had died in 1997, 77 in 1998 and 87 in 1999. No doubt, in some areas problems do exist, but the situation now is much better,” Hussain said. Earlier, citing a media report, AIUDF’s Khan said that 272 Police personnel lost their lives in Assam during the last 15 years.
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February - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres orchestrated a landmine blast near Lakhpadar village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station in Rayagada District on February 2, reports The Hindu. An exchange of fire for over 45 minutes ensue
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres orchestrated a landmine blast near Lakhpadar village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station in Rayagada District on February 2, reports The Hindu. An exchange of fire for over 45 minutes ensued between the Maoists and the security personnel at the spot. No Policeman was injured in the encounter.
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February - 2 
The Red Horns Division operating in the parts of Darrang and Udalguri Districts arrested six hardcore militants of the National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) on February 2, reports The Sentinel. The arrest was made after a combined operati
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The Red Horns Division operating in the parts of Darrang and Udalguri Districts arrested six hardcore militants of the National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) on February 2, reports The Sentinel. The arrest was made after a combined operation by Army Camp based at Chapai in Borrengajuli and Deomornai assisted by the joint teams Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Bhergaon and Police representatives from Khoirabari and Dimakuchi Police Stations. Intelligence inputs received from sources about the presence of a new insurgent outfit, NLFB, being actively involved in killing and several extortion activities across Darrang and Udalguri Districts. Intelligence inputs also revealed about their connection with several militant outfits based at Dimapur like Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S).
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February - 2 
Three persons were arrested by Police over the extortion charges in Ajas area in Bandipora District on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said three extortionists were arrested after they received information about the three persons thr
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Three persons were arrested by Police over the extortion charges in Ajas area in Bandipora District on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said three extortionists were arrested after they received information about the three persons threatening the local residents in the area. “A police team was immediately deputed to the spot and arrested the trio in suspicious circumstances”, Police said. The three extortionists have been identified as Adil Iqbal of Kensu Bandipora, Javid Naseer Khan of Handwara and Nisar Khan of Rafiabad and all of them are in Police custody. A pistol, one magazine and 8 rounds were recovered from the extortionists.
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February - 2 
twelve CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from separate places in Sukma District on February 12, reports The Business Standard.
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twelve CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from separate places in Sukma District on February 12, reports The Business Standard.
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February - 2 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel including an officer were injured after a militant hurled a grenade on CRPF during search and cordon operations at Arwani village of Bijbehara area in Anantnag District on February 2, reports Dai
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel including an officer were injured after a militant hurled a grenade on CRPF during search and cordon operations at Arwani village of Bijbehara area in Anantnag District on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. As the Security Force (SF) personnel had zeroed in on a residential house, suddenly a militant came out and hurled a grenade on SF personnel resulting in injuries to two CRPF personnel. The militant managed to escape.
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February - 2 
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Telangana Police on February 2 night arrested Saudi Arabia based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'commander' Abdul Aziz from Lucknow airport, reports India.com. Aziz was detained in a jail last night an
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Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Telangana Police on February 2 night arrested Saudi Arabia based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'commander' Abdul Aziz from Lucknow airport, reports India.com. Aziz was detained in a jail last night and was deported. Telangana Police is interrogating the terrorist. Aziz had been serving jail term in Saudi Arabia and was deported to India on February 2, following which after ATS and Telangana Police took him into their custody. Telangana Police will apply for his transit remand in court.
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February - 2 
With the Village Committee polls drawing close, political violence has been growing in Tripura, reports Tripurainfo. Two Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) workers, Amal Debbarma and Padma Debbarma kidnapped local CPI-M worker Arjun Garh
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With the Village Committee polls drawing close, political violence has been growing in Tripura, reports Tripurainfo. Two Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) workers, Amal Debbarma and Padma Debbarma kidnapped local CPI-M worker Arjun Garh from Rabichandra para area of Barkathal under Sidhai Police station on February 2. According to reports, Police is trying to rescue Arjun Garh from IPFT's custody. Sources in the CPI -M expressed concern over the activities of IPFT in different parts of the state, saying in the year 2000 this party had reduced the Autonomous District Council (ADC) election to a farce with the active help of banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants who had kidnapped CPIM leaders and poll candidates. ‘This will not be possible now, but IPFT is indulging in violence after realizing their imminent defeat in the upcoming polls' said sources.
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February - 2 
At least 18 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed on February 2 in a drone strike along Pak-Afghan border in Gomal District of Paktia province in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. Afghan officials confirmed the TTP milit
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At least 18 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed on February 2 in a drone strike along Pak-Afghan border in Gomal District of Paktia province in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. Afghan officials confirmed the TTP militants were killed in the strike. Nabiullah Peerkhel, the Paktika Governor’s spokesman said that the militants were heading to the border region in Afghanistan when the drones rained down missiles on them. While the exact identity of the militants killed could not be determined, reports from Wana town of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administrative Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan suggested that 14 militants were from the Mehsud tribe and four from the Ahmedzai Wazir tribe.
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February - 2 
Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri during the concluding session of a two-day seminar on Prospects of Peace and Prosperity in Balochistan on February 2 once again invited self-exiled Baloch leaders to the negotiating tabl
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Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri during the concluding session of a two-day seminar on Prospects of Peace and Prosperity in Balochistan on February 2 once again invited self-exiled Baloch leaders to the negotiating table for resolving their issues, reports Dawn. He said that the Government was ready to hold dialogue with the estranged leaders within the constitutional framework. “I empower Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed to approach self-exiled angry leaders and initiate talks with them,” Zehri said, adding that he believed negotiations, and not bullet, was the solution to the concerns of disgruntled Baloch leaders.
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February - 2 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on February 2 said that Balochistan has become a hotbed of proxy wars for regional and global grand strategy by many powers, reports Daily Times. “This is a battle that we all are fighting,
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on February 2 said that Balochistan has become a hotbed of proxy wars for regional and global grand strategy by many powers, reports Daily Times. “This is a battle that we all are fighting, and we shall continue to fight, till peace prevails across the width and breadth of the Province,” General Raheel said, adding that Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, Police, Coast Guards, Levies and above all, the people of Balochistan, have defended the integrity of Pakistan with unflinching resolve for which they deserve special appreciation.
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February - 2 
In a major breakthrough, intelligence agencies on February 2 claimed to have arrested the main facilitator of the attack on the Bacha Khan University on January 20, reports Dawn. According to intelligence agencies, Waheed Ali alias Arshad, categ
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In a major breakthrough, intelligence agencies on February 2 claimed to have arrested the main facilitator of the attack on the Bacha Khan University on January 20, reports Dawn. According to intelligence agencies, Waheed Ali alias Arshad, categorised as “Terrorist A”, was arrested in Nowshera last week. “He had made arrangements to flee to Afghanistan and hired a taxi to take him to the Pak-Afghan border at Torkham. Had there been any further delay, the man would have slipped away,” the sources said. “He had shaved his beard and had packed up. His taxi was intercepted and he was picked up after positive identification,” said the sources, requesting they not be identified.In his initial statement, according to the sources, the alleged facilitator who is in his early 30s said the planning of the attack on the university had been in works for six months in Achin District of Afghanistan, the base of the militant commander Khalifa Omar Mansoor alias Omar Naray. He said he had surreptitiously made videos of the Punjab Regiment Centre and a police station in Mardan as possible targets and taken the footages in a memory chip to Omar Naray, but the plans had been dropped because of heavy security in the two places.The mastermind and planners, Waheed said, later opted for Abdul Wali Khan University in Mardan and prepared a group of four militants to carry out the attack. He said that he was the one who had made the video of the four attackers with Khalifa Mansoor and that was the reason why the Abdul Wali Khan University was mentioned in the video. He said Khalifa Mansoor had provided him PKR one million to execute the plan and procure arms and ammunition for the attack. The plan to attack the Abdul Wali Khan University was also cancelled because of better security arrangements and the mastermind was informed about the new target in Charsadda.
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February - 2 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Politburo Member Om Prakash Pun at a cultural program said "People's movement is not over yet," reports Republica. He added "Prachanda, Baburam and other Maoist leaders betraye
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Politburo Member Om Prakash Pun at a cultural program said "People's movement is not over yet," reports Republica. He added "Prachanda, Baburam and other Maoist leaders betrayed the people. If the state does not meet our demands, there is a possibility that we will raise our rifles again." According to him, they will reject the recently promulgated Constitution as it does not fulfill their demands.
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February - 2 
Sources said that Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) is posing hurdles in endorsing the draft regulations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CI
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Sources said that Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) is posing hurdles in endorsing the draft regulations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), reports The Himalayan Times. TRC and CIEDP draft regulations couldn’t be approved by the Cabinet because of strong protests by the UCPN-M on key provisions proposed in their drafts, including seizing passports of those who are under investigation in connection with the rights violations during the Maoist insurgency and barring them from travelling abroad. Minister for Education also Standing Committee of UCPN-M Giriraj Mani Pokhrel, during a review meeting of the Cabinet’s statutory committee where these draft regulations are under consideration, had stated that he should ask his ‘party high-command’ before accepting such laws whose provisions are detrimental to the UCPN-M and its leaders.
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February - 2 
Three leaders of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) - Upendra Yadav, Rajendra Mahato and Mahendra Raya Yadav – during a meeting with Sushil Modi, one of the influential leaders of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on February
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Three leaders of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) - Upendra Yadav, Rajendra Mahato and Mahendra Raya Yadav – during a meeting with Sushil Modi, one of the influential leaders of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on February 2 said that the Constitutional Amendment was unacceptable to them since it completely ignored their demands, reports Republica. During the meeting, the Madhesi leaders briefed BJP leader Modi on the Government's 'oppression' during the Madhes movement, and on their demands.
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February - 2 
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on February 2 said that the seized arms and ammunition recovered by members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Sherpur District belong to an Indian separatist group, reports New Age.
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Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on February 2 said that the seized arms and ammunition recovered by members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Sherpur District belong to an Indian separatist group, reports New Age.
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February - 2 
International War Crimes Mass Trial Movement convener Shahjahan Khan, also the Minister for Shipping, in a press conference at Swadhinata Hall at Topkhana Road in Dhaka city on February 2 revealed a list of 200 former Pakistani military officers and
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International War Crimes Mass Trial Movement convener Shahjahan Khan, also the Minister for Shipping, in a press conference at Swadhinata Hall at Topkhana Road in Dhaka city on February 2 revealed a list of 200 former Pakistani military officers and demanded their trial for their crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War, reports New Age. He said that the list of 200 Pakistani officers was prepared based on the information and dates from different sources. He said that list of the war criminal might rise as they were still receiving more names from different sources.
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February - 2 
Police arrested 14 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from different areas of Chittagong District for carrying out subversive activities on February 2, reports The Daily Star.
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Police arrested 14 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from different areas of Chittagong District for carrying out subversive activities on February 2, reports The Daily Star.
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February - 2 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on February 2 sentenced Obaidul Haque Taher (66) and Ataur Rahman Nani (62) of Netrakona District to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on February 2 sentenced Obaidul Haque Taher (66) and Ataur Rahman Nani (62) of Netrakona District to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The court found them guilty in four out of six charges brought against them. It gave them death penalty in two charges; imprisonment until death in two others and acquitted them from two charges. Taher was the commander of Netrakona Razakar Bahini, an auxiliary force of the Pakistan army in 1971, while Nani was a member of that force. The Tribunal said that it is an undisputed and settled fact that 3 million people laid down their lives during the Bangladesh's War of Liberation in 1971.
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February - 2 
A German Court on February 2 convicted a Sri Lankan-born German national on charges of supporting Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. The Hamburg Court convicted Yogendran G. (53) for raising funds in Germany from 2007
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A German Court on February 2 convicted a Sri Lankan-born German national on charges of supporting Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. The Hamburg Court convicted Yogendran G. (53) for raising funds in Germany from 2007-2009 for the LTTE. The Court found that the man raised more than 81,000 Euros for combat and terrorist activities including suicide attacks by the LTTE in its campaign for a separate Tamil homeland in Sri Lanka.
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February - 3 
A Bangladesh national, Salim Reza was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel of 20th battalion from the zero-point area of India-Bangladesh border near Mahadipur in English Bazaar Police Station in Malda District on February 3, reports
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A Bangladesh national, Salim Reza was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel of 20th battalion from the zero-point area of India-Bangladesh border near Mahadipur in English Bazaar Police Station in Malda District on February 3, reports echoofindia.com. BSF troopers confiscated two SIM cards, few Bangladesh currencies and a chit containing an address in Kaliachak from Reza, later he was handed over to English Bazaar Police. Police sources informed that the arrested Bangladesh national, who is a inhabitant of shialbari village of Shibganj Police station under ChapaiNababganj District in Bangladesh, tried to mislead the police by offering several different reasons for intruding to India.Police are concerned after address of an Indian citizen living in Kaliachak was recovered from him. “We have to ascertain whether the youth was a member of a fake-currency peddling racket,” a Police official added. Prasun Banerjee, Superintendent of Police (SP), Malda said, “BSF handed over us a Bangladesh national for allegedly trying to intrude. We are trying to know the motive of the youth behind the attempt of intrusion.”
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February - 3 
A Delhi court on February 3, framed charges against a Pakistani national, a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Arshad Khan who was arrested along with others for allegedly conspiring to kidnap businessmen from various places to raise funds to
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A Delhi court on February 3, framed charges against a Pakistani national, a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Arshad Khan who was arrested along with others for allegedly conspiring to kidnap businessmen from various places to raise funds to carry out terror strikes in the capital, reports The Times of India. Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh formally framed charges against Arshad Khan after he was produced before the court in Delhi through video conferencing from Kolkata Jail. Khan, who is lodged in Kolkata Jail in connection with shoe baron Partha Roy Burman kidnapping case of 2001, was not produced before the court here on January 19 when the judge had framed charges against four other co-accused in the case.After framing charges against Khan for alleged offences under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under sections 18 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the court has now posted the matter for recording of prosecution evidence on April 1. Section 18 of UAPA pertains to punishment for conspiracy, while section 20 relates to punishment for being a member of terrorist organisation.
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February - 3 
A militant of the United Garo Security Force (UGSF) outfit has surrendered before Police in North Garo Hills District on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. Bablu N Sangma alias Ind and Breni, hailing from Samanda area of East Garo
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A militant of the United Garo Security Force (UGSF) outfit has surrendered before Police in North Garo Hills District on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. Bablu N Sangma alias Ind and Breni, hailing from Samanda area of East Garo Hills, gave himself up to Police and deposited a 7.65 pistol with five live ammunitions. The UGSF, a little known outfit, has been operating in the Jengjal, Anogre, Gabil, Samanda and parts of West Khasi Hills bordering East Garo Hills for the last three years. The outfit, said to be headed by a man identified as Jrong from Dalu, had tried to remain off the Police radar by keeping a low key, Police sources reveal that the group was instrumental in the abduction of a road construction engineer in the last week of September, 2015.
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February - 3 
A People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in Topra block of Khunti District on February 3, reports Zee News. Police said that following a tip-off a raid was carried out at an unspecified villa
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A People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in Topra block of Khunti District on February 3, reports Zee News. Police said that following a tip-off a raid was carried out at an unspecified village of the block. A rifle, live cartridges and other things were seized from the encounter spot. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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February - 3 
Amidst increasing attempts by Islamic State (IS) to lure Indians into its fold, Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh on February 3 held a meeting with top Muslim clerics and sought their cooperation to check the growing tentacles of t
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Amidst increasing attempts by Islamic State (IS) to lure Indians into its fold, Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh on February 3 held a meeting with top Muslim clerics and sought their cooperation to check the growing tentacles of the dreaded group among Muslim youth, dnaindia.com. The hour-long meeting, apprised the Muslim clerics about activities of the Middle-East terrorist group and its efforts to attract Indian youth to its fold. The Home Minister sought the cooperation of the clerics, who offered all help to the government in this regard, official sources said. The issues that were discussed included misuse of social media, sources of impetus that attract persons, specially youth, to Islamic State (IS), the growth of IS influence in India's neighbourhood and the best possible law enforcement response.Those who attended the meeting include Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind's Maulana Arshad Madani, Maulana Abdul Wahid Hussain Chisti of Ajmer Sharif, Asghar Ali Imam Mehdi of Jamiat Ahle Hadees, Tauqeer Raza Khan, Rafiq Warshiq, Shia leader Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawad Qalbe Jawaid, Kamal Farooqi, Mushafa Faruqi besides others.In his remarks, the Home Minister said India's traditions and family values will overcome such nefarious designs of terrorist groups and that while the traction that IS has got in India is extremely limited, and almost insignificant in comparison to other countries, there is a need to keep up vigil on all fronts, and not let down the guard in any manner. This was for the first time that the Home Minister had a meeting with Muslim clerics on the issue of IS.
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February - 3 
Eight persons have been arrested in Pulwama District on February 3 over their alleged involvement in setting ablaze an armoured vehicle of Police during protests last month, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police officer said that the eight persons w
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Eight persons have been arrested in Pulwama District on February 3 over their alleged involvement in setting ablaze an armoured vehicle of Police during protests last month, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police officer said that the eight persons were arrested during separate raids and they belong to different villages in the District. He identified the arrested persons as Zubair Mir, Rayees Mir, Irfan Bhat, Hanan Najar, Adil Iqbal, Misbah Farooq, Asif Bhat and Nazir Mir.
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February - 3 
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said India was in touch with Pakistan after the Pathankot attack and dialogue between the two countries on the terror assault would continue. "Since Pathankot attack happened, we have been in touch with Pakistan. W
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Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said India was in touch with Pakistan after the Pathankot attack and dialogue between the two countries on the terror assault would continue. "Since Pathankot attack happened, we have been in touch with Pakistan. We have been in touch at my level and the NSA level because only by remaining in touch, we can expect them to progress on the basis of information which we have provided to them," Mr Jaishankar added.Singh said terrorism is a "hydra-headed monster" fed by a massive supply of funds through different routes and there is a need to put a plug on the flow of funds to curb terrorism. "Drug trafficking, hawala transactions and supply of counterfeit currency are some of the known sources of terror funding. It is a big challenge to cut the supply lines of terrorist organisations and their activities...There has to be a global strategy and better coordination among like-minded nations against terrorism, if we want to disrupt the supply of funds for terror activities," he said.
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February - 3 
Garo National Council (GNC) in Kamrup District, and Garo Women Council condemned the recent abduction of two persons - Dhansingh Rabha (JCB driver) and Heman Rabha from Gindopara in North Garo Hills District, reports The Sentinel on Februar
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Garo National Council (GNC) in Kamrup District, and Garo Women Council condemned the recent abduction of two persons - Dhansingh Rabha (JCB driver) and Heman Rabha from Gindopara in North Garo Hills District, reports The Sentinel on February 4. The abduction has raised tension among the local residents where villagers have been engaged in efforts to bring back peace among the two communities in the region. A public meeting was held at Santipur where GNC condemned the abduction by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants led by its northern ‘area commander’, Philiport.
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February - 3 
In the aftermath of the Pathankot airbase terror attack (January 2), the Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued “shoot-at-sight” orders at all its airbases under the Western Air Command (WAC) Indian Express reports on February 4. A s
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In the aftermath of the Pathankot airbase terror attack (January 2), the Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued “shoot-at-sight” orders at all its airbases under the Western Air Command (WAC) Indian Express reports on February 4. A senior IAF official on February 3 said the IAF had also urged the government to clear a comprehensive security proposal with an estimated cost of nearly INR 8,000 crore for its 54 airbases across in the country. “In light of the intelligence inputs received post and during Pathankot attacks, all the air force stations within WAC have been on high alert. Thus, there are shoot-at-sight orders in place for trespassers,” the official said.According to the official, the IAF audit that followed the attack did not find major lapses in the security of the Pathankot station. But he said that based on the findings of the audit, the IAF has urged the government to take steps to curb encroachments along the peripheral walls of air force stations besides seeking more guard commandos to respond to future situations like Pathankot. Meanwhile, the IAF has also undertaken trimming of “vegetation” around the Pathankot base that may have been used by the terrorists for hiding.The special audit of the Pathankot station was carried out by two teams under the control of Directorate of Air Staff Inspection, based on the Chief of Air Staff’s orders. The committee that was being headed by Air Officer Administration “did not find” major lapses in the security of the Pathankot base, the official said. “There are some internal observations which are being implemented,” he added, claiming that the possibility of an insider’s involvement was not yet ruled out.
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February - 3 
India and Pakistan are in touch on a daily basis on investigations into the January 2, 2016, Pathankot air base attack and will continue to remain engaged, the Indian Government said at the International Counterterrorism Conference in Jaipur (Rajasth
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India and Pakistan are in touch on a daily basis on investigations into the January 2, 2016, Pathankot air base attack and will continue to remain engaged, the Indian Government said at the International Counterterrorism Conference in Jaipur (Rajasthan) on February 3, reports Daily Times. “Since the Pathankot attack, we have been in touch with Pakistan. We have been in touch at my level and the NSA [National Security Advisor] level and will continue to do so because only by remaining in touch, we can expect them to progress on issues of terror on the basis of information which we have provided to them,” Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said.
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February - 3 
India on February 3, blamed Pakistan for most of the terror attacks in the country but said it would stand by the neighbour if it takes action against terrorists operating from there, reports Zee News. Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajn
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India on February 3, blamed Pakistan for most of the terror attacks in the country but said it would stand by the neighbour if it takes action against terrorists operating from there, reports Zee News. Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh also said if Pakistan takes concrete action against terrorists on its territory it will not only improve bilateral relations but also bring peace and stability in the South Asian region."Most of the terror attacks in India emanate from Pakistan and it will have to show some sincerity and take concrete steps to rein in the various terror groups operating against India from its soil...The government of India will stand by Pakistan if it takes decisive action against terrorists and their organisations," he said.Singh said the challenge of terrorism gets compounded when certain states use it as an instrument of their foreign policy. "They make perverse distinction between 'good' and 'bad' terrorists. When the states begin covertly raising and indoctrinating bands of youth and equipping them with lethal weapons and weapon systems of mass destruction to promote their geo-political agenda, the magnitude of threat amplifies many times. It makes the task of defeating terrorism much more difficult," he stated.The Home Minister said so long as some countries continue using terrorists as instruments to promote their geo-political agenda, the fight against terrorism will lack due resolve.
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February - 3 
Islamic State (IS) suspect Mohammad Azhar, arrested from Bhopal on February 3, was instrumental in establishing terror network in Uttar Pradesh, said an National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer, reports The Times of India. Azhar was a key rec
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Islamic State (IS) suspect Mohammad Azhar, arrested from Bhopal on February 3, was instrumental in establishing terror network in Uttar Pradesh, said an National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer, reports The Times of India. Azhar was a key recruiter for IS in the Hindi heartland, the officer added. Azhar was also closely associated with Mudabbir Mushtaq Shaikh, believed to be IS's primary recruiter in India. NIA sources said they would verify if Azhar went to Nepal or any neighbouring country from Uttar Pradesh (UP). He attended several meetings of terror groups in UP, aimed at carrying out attacks."Azhar and other suspects were in constant touch with ISIS members in Syria through Internet chatting applications like 'Signal' and 'Trillion' and were using social networking sites to motivate youths to join ISIS," said crime branch official. His mobile phone has been recovered. Azhar had created a WhatsApp group to be in touch with other members of the group.Azhar came to Bhopal after five years. Crime branch officials said they are yet to establish his criminal record in Bhopal and other parts of state. Azhar was not surprised when police picked him up, but during interrogation he pleaded innocence and said it was by mistake that he came in contact with the terror outfit and took part in meetings. Police said they would further tighten security for Prime Minister's visit after the arrest of terror suspect.
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February - 3 
Nagaland Chief Minister (CM), T.R. Zeliang said the state government was willing and prepared to play a role in bringing Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) back to cease-fire (CF) with Government of India (GoI) to res
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Nagaland Chief Minister (CM), T.R. Zeliang said the state government was willing and prepared to play a role in bringing Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) back to cease-fire (CF) with Government of India (GoI) to restart the process of dialogue, reports Nagaland Post. He said this at the celebration programme to recognize Aboi Town Council at Aboi in Dimapur District on February 3. While lauding the NSCN-K participation at the CF agreement programme in Myanmar, Zeliang expressed the hope that it would also re-enter a cease-fire with the GoI so that peace could prevail in Nagaland. Lamenting upon the resurgence of bloodshed, after abrogation of cease-fire, the CM urged upon the NSCN-K to shun violence and join the negotiating table in order to solve problem through peaceful means. He reminded that there has been no record in the history, where killings had solved problems. Once NSCN-K decides to restore the CF, Zeliang assured that he would play his role in lifting the banned imposed on them.
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February - 3 
On February 3, three persons arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of face value INR 3,00,000 was seized by police from Kaliachak in West Bengal's Malda District, reports Business Standard. They were arrested and produced
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On February 3, three persons arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of face value INR 3,00,000 was seized by police from Kaliachak in West Bengal's Malda District, reports Business Standard. They were arrested and produced at the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court which remanded them to Police custody on February 4 for four days.
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February - 3 
Police arrested three members of an extortion gang, identified as Murshed Mian alias Kalu, Badal Das alias Nandu and Milan Mian from road no 5 of Ramnagar in West Tripura District along with a Maruti van used by them for threatening the manager of a
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Police arrested three members of an extortion gang, identified as Murshed Mian alias Kalu, Badal Das alias Nandu and Milan Mian from road no 5 of Ramnagar in West Tripura District along with a Maruti van used by them for threatening the manager of a courier service demanding INR 1.5 lakh, reports Tripurainfo on February 4.
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February - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) in an operation arrested three cadres of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) from adjoining jungles of Laju and Noglo area in Tirap District on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. Initial
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Security Forces (SFs) in an operation arrested three cadres of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) from adjoining jungles of Laju and Noglo area in Tirap District on February 3, reports The Shillong Times. Initially only one militant was arrested in the jungle area of Kollam and later, acting on his tip off, two of his accomplices were arrested subsequently from Kollam and Noglo area. The NSCN-K cadres were identified as Alon Wangsa (28), Major Kommen Kanglon (30), and Napong Kangnong (19), the sources said.
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February - 3 
The al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) had made plans to set up base in Gujarat and even asked its sleeper cells in India to recruit people who could provide shelter to its operatives in the state, claimed sources in Gujarat Police, The
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The al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) had made plans to set up base in Gujarat and even asked its sleeper cells in India to recruit people who could provide shelter to its operatives in the state, claimed sources in Gujarat Police, The Times of India reports on February 4. Sources in Gujarat ATS said a top terror operative of the AQIS, now based in Pakistan was to sneak into India to execute their plans. AQIS had planned several killings to disturb communal harmony in the country, said the sources.This was uncovered by a joint team of Gujarat ATS and Ahmedabad city Crime Branch which cracked two email ids used by the terror operatives to communicate among themselves. One is cha******@safemail.net — the complete mail id has not been revealed as security agencies are still analysing coded messages kept in its draft folder. This mail ID was operational till January 2015 while the other one, which reportedly contains 'deadly plans' of the AQIS, is still being analysed, said a senior official of the crime branch.Cyber experts of the city crime branch said they had been able to access some important messages while scanning the two mail ids. "Both the IDs were accessed earlier from about 200 IP addresses across the country. Some of these are suspected to be from Gujarat," said a senior cyber expert of the city crime branch. The terrorists had a unique style of communicating through e-mail. "Every member of the terror outfit was given the email id and the password. They used to access the mail, write their message and save it in the draft folder for others to open the mail and read it. The mails were not sent to avoid midway surveillance," said ATS official.
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February - 3 
The Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the nation would stand by Pakistan if it takes action against terrorists. “Our Government will stand by Pakistan if it takes decisive action against terrorists and their organisations. For In
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The Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the nation would stand by Pakistan if it takes action against terrorists. “Our Government will stand by Pakistan if it takes decisive action against terrorists and their organisations. For India, Mumbai and Pathankot terror attacks have signified a tectonic shift,” Singh said.
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February - 3 
The United Naga Council (UNC) in a statement on February 3 has confirmed that it will go ahead with the proposed 48 hrs ‘Total’ bandh (general shutdown strike) and has warned against any violation of the said agitation, reports&
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The United Naga Council (UNC) in a statement on February 3 has confirmed that it will go ahead with the proposed 48 hrs ‘Total’ bandh (general shutdown strike) and has warned against any violation of the said agitation, reports The Sangai Express. Endorsing the UNC’s 48-hour bandh starting February 4 midnight, the Chandel Naga Peoples’ Organisation (CNPO) has announced a total shut down in Chandel District of Manipur, including educational institutions during the bandh. Publicity wing of the apex body has informed that any elements or anti-social forces attempting to undermine the decision of the tribals in Manipur and Nagas will not be tolerated, it warned.
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February - 3 
The Uttarakhand Police will soon contact their Goa counterparts to get details on Sameer Sardana, who was arrested from Vasco (Goa) on February 1 on suspicion of being linked to jihadi groups, IG (Garhwal range) Sanjay Gunjyal said on Febru
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The Uttarakhand Police will soon contact their Goa counterparts to get details on Sameer Sardana, who was arrested from Vasco (Goa) on February 1 on suspicion of being linked to jihadi groups, IG (Garhwal range) Sanjay Gunjyal said on February 3, reports The Times of India. "Local Police and intelligence teams have contacted his family members to collect the maximum possible details in the matter. Though Sardana does not have any criminal records in Dehradun and comes from a prominent family, his father is a retired Major-General and his brother is a doctor in New Delhi, there are indications that he had gone through a fair bit of online radicalization. Our teams are looking into that aspect.Officials from the Intelligence Bureau and ATS have interrogated Sardana, at two different locations — Vasco and Panaji — in the last couple of days even as judicial magistrate, first class, Vasco, has now remanded him in police custody. The cyber-crime cell of the Goa Police have cracked the code of Sardana's laptop, which he was reportedly unwilling to give out, and begun to analyse the data stored in it. A senior officer of the unit told that they have so far not found any incriminating material. "But we are examining the contents in detail and also verifying the contacts available in the suspect's cell phone." he said.
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February - 3 
Three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were arrested on February 3 as Police busted a module of JeM in Handwara town of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrestees are identified as Ghulam Nabi Lone alias Prince, Umar
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Three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were arrested on February 3 as Police busted a module of JeM in Handwara town of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrestees are identified as Ghulam Nabi Lone alias Prince, Umar Mushtaq Mir and Ishfaq Ahmad Parray. Superintendent of Police (SP) Handwara, Ghulam Jeelani Wani, told that the module was providing logistic support to the top commander of JeM in the area. He said that they were planning attacks on security installations, Police and political workers of different political parties in the area.
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February - 3 
Two suspected rival militant outfits exchanged fire near Molnom village under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District on February 3, reports Kanglaonline. According to sources, the incident happened when suspected militants believed to be
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Two suspected rival militant outfits exchanged fire near Molnom village under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District on February 3, reports Kanglaonline. According to sources, the incident happened when suspected militants believed to be cadres of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) attacked another militant group suspected to be from a Kuki Underground outfit, who retaliated using automatic weapons. After a brief encounter the attackers fled and escaped from the spot, added the source. During the encounter, one militant received a gun-shot; however, his identity is still unknown, informed the source. However, another source said that the incident happened after suspected NSCN-IM ambushed and fired the other militants near the village. A team of Police Commando also rushed to the spot after the incident. But there is no report of any arrest or recover of arms till filing of this report.
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February - 3 
Unidentified assailants fired at the gate of former Doomdooma Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and secretary of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Durga Bhumij’s residence at Milantirtha in Rupai Siding in Tinsukia District on Februar
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Unidentified assailants fired at the gate of former Doomdooma Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and secretary of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Durga Bhumij’s residence at Milantirtha in Rupai Siding in Tinsukia District on February 3, reports The Assam Tribune. According to Bhumij, a Tata Indica vehicle came at a breakneck speed and fired indiscriminately at his gate and fled towards Daimukhia Tea Estate. He was inside his residence and no casualty was reported. Police recovered six empty shells of 7.65 mm pistol from the site of the incident. Various organisations have condemned the incident and demanded an inquiry into the incident.
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February - 3 
Upbeat at the success of its surrender policy for Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), Maharashtra has extended the same up to August 28, 2017, reports The Hindu. The Policy had lapsed in August last year (2015) but wasn’t renewed as the State Home
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Upbeat at the success of its surrender policy for Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), Maharashtra has extended the same up to August 28, 2017, reports The Hindu. The Policy had lapsed in August last year (2015) but wasn’t renewed as the State Home Department was awaiting approval from the Finance Department.The State Government has been claiming that LWE-violence had ebbed in 2015 as a result of its lucrative surrender policy. The latest surrender policy, which carries a cash reward of INR 500,000 resulted in 51 LWEs giving up arms last year, Maharashtra claims. Violence also came down substantially, even as before the new policy came into effect, 40 extremists had surrendered in 2014, and 48 in 2013.
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February - 3 
Three militants were killed when a suicide bomber detonated the explosives he was wearing, killing himself and two accomplices, in Giddir area of Kalat District on February 3, reports Dawn. Three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured.
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Three militants were killed when a suicide bomber detonated the explosives he was wearing, killing himself and two accomplices, in Giddir area of Kalat District on February 3, reports Dawn. Three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured. According to official sources, FC personnel on a tip-off about the entry of an explosive-laden pick-up in Giddir area launched a search operation. They spotted a suspected vehicle carrying three persons and tried to stop it. In retaliation, the suicide bomber detonated the bomb.
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February - 3 
A protester who had sustained a bullet injury in Gaur of Rautahat District in a clash with Police on September 13, 2015, died during treatment on January 3, reports The Himalayan Times. The deceased is identified as Shekh Mairudin (50).
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A protester who had sustained a bullet injury in Gaur of Rautahat District in a clash with Police on September 13, 2015, died during treatment on January 3, reports The Himalayan Times. The deceased is identified as Shekh Mairudin (50).
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February - 3 
leaders of UDMF during an interaction organized at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on February 3 said that the next meeting of the Front would review the ongoing agitation and change the form of protest, reports The Himalayan Times. Sayin
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leaders of UDMF during an interaction organized at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on February 3 said that the next meeting of the Front would review the ongoing agitation and change the form of protest, reports The Himalayan Times. Saying that any kind of agitation could not be taken ahead in a same fashion for a long time, Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party (TMSP) Ram Naresh Raya expressed his belief that the next meeting of the Front would review the ongoing struggle in Tarai. Likewise, Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Co-Chairman Rajendra Shrestha said that the Front would launch capital-centric agitation soon.
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February - 3 
One person was injured in clash between Police and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres in Janakpur city of Dhanusa District on February 3, reports The Himalayan Times. The clash ensued when Police tried to stop UDMF cadres from greetin
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One person was injured in clash between Police and United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres in Janakpur city of Dhanusa District on February 3, reports The Himalayan Times. The clash ensued when Police tried to stop UDMF cadres from greeting Nepali Congress (NC) former general secretary Bimalendra Nidhi with black flags at the airport. Agitator Pradip Kumar Chaudhary was injured in the clash.
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February - 3 
senior leader of the ruling Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Pashupati Shumsher Rana speaking at the same interaction organized by the Reporters Club on February 3 said that the current Government has failed to tackle the key burning issues of the na
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senior leader of the ruling Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Pashupati Shumsher Rana speaking at the same interaction organized by the Reporters Club on February 3 said that the current Government has failed to tackle the key burning issues of the nation, reports Republica. He said that the KP Sharma Oli-led Government has failed to resolve the Madhes unrest and expedite the reconstruction works after the devastating earthquake.
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February - 4 
A civilian sustained injury when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at Molnom village under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District on February 4, reports The Sangai Express. Three youngsters of Molnom village were taking bath in a
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A civilian sustained injury when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at Molnom village under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District on February 4, reports The Sangai Express. Three youngsters of Molnom village were taking bath in a nearby river after playing volleyball when around 15 armed assailants with both sophisticated weapons and double barrel shotguns came to the river thrashed them. On hearing the shouts made by one of three youngsters, local womenfolk who were keeping a vigil against abuse of intoxicating substances rushed to the river. On seeing the womenfolk, the assailants opened fire and fled. One Lunkhogin Haokip (25) sustained injury in the firing.
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February - 4 
A former militant, identified as Salam Sanajaoba (28), was shot dead by three unidentified armed assailants at Sadhu Yenkhuman village under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East District on February 4, reports Nagaland Post. He was a cadre of
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A former militant, identified as Salam Sanajaoba (28), was shot dead by three unidentified armed assailants at Sadhu Yenkhuman village under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East District on February 4, reports Nagaland Post. He was a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC), who had surrendered one and a haft year ago.
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February - 4 
A Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire between a team of District Reserve Group (DRG) and Maoist cadres in the forested hill of Korli under Mardum Police Station limits in Bastar District.
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A Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire between a team of District Reserve Group (DRG) and Maoist cadres in the forested hill of Korli under Mardum Police Station limits in Bastar District.
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February - 4 
A NDFB-IKS militant, identified as ‘self-styled section commander’ Lothen Basumatary alias Birai (42) was arrested in a joint operation by the Army and the Assam Police in Gorebil village in Kokrajhar District on February 4, rep
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A NDFB-IKS militant, identified as ‘self-styled section commander’ Lothen Basumatary alias Birai (42) was arrested in a joint operation by the Army and the Assam Police in Gorebil village in Kokrajhar District on February 4, reports The Times of India. A 7.65mm pistol and some ammunition was recovered from him.
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February - 4 
A wanted Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was shot dead while many others were suspected to have sustained injuries in an encounter in a remote village in South West Garo Hills District on February 4, reports The Morung Express. Act
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A wanted Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was shot dead while many others were suspected to have sustained injuries in an encounter in a remote village in South West Garo Hills District on February 4, reports The Morung Express. Acting on a tip off, special Police teams raided Santogre village in the District during which an encounter took place between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the GNLA militants numbering around six-seven of them who were holed up at the camp, Inspector General of Police (IGP) (Operations) G H P Raju said. The militant who received fatal bullet wounds was identified as Reading M Sangma. A 7.65 mm pistol with one magazine and two live rounds, two 7.65 shells and seven empty cases of 7.62 and ammunition for AK rifles was recovered from the site of the encounter. A GNLA ID card belonging to Reading M Sangma, a black bag containing a small diary containing phone numbers and other items were also recovered, Raju said.
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February - 4 
Expressing concern over the “spreading tide of extremism and terrorism”, Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on February 4 said such threats required strong cooperation among like-minded nations, reports The Tribune. He said the nee
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Expressing concern over the “spreading tide of extremism and terrorism”, Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on February 4 said such threats required strong cooperation among like-minded nations, reports The Tribune. He said the need for maintaining safety of sea lanes, which was critical for maritime trade and commerce, maritime security and access to marine resources, continued to assume greater significance as countries in the ASEAN region strived for greater economic integration.Expanding on the issue, which came for special mention in his speech on “India, Thailand and ASEAN: Contours of a Rejuvenated Relationship” delivered to academics at Chulalongkorn University here, Ansari said, “Non-traditional threats such as piracy, smuggling, trans-national crimes and drug trafficking are on the rise and pose a challenge for our countries and require strong and determined coordinated action.” There was a need, he added, to protect all trade routes and sea lanes of communication from both traditional and non-traditional threats and “all countries using these international waters must act with responsibility and restraint”.
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February - 4 
hundreds ofAdivasis(tribals), armed with bows and arrows, marched on the National Highway in Tinsukia District on February 4 in protest against two incidents of firing in the District on February 3, addsThe Times of India.
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hundreds ofAdivasis(tribals), armed with bows and arrows, marched on the National Highway in Tinsukia District on February 4 in protest against two incidents of firing in the District on February 3, addsThe Times of India.
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February - 4 
In a surgical operation in Hajan area in Bandipora District on February 4, Security Forces (SFs) eliminated three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants including their ‘commander’ in a fierce gun battle, reports Daily Excelsior. Deputy Ins
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In a surgical operation in Hajan area in Bandipora District on February 4, Security Forces (SFs) eliminated three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants including their ‘commander’ in a fierce gun battle, reports Daily Excelsior. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) North Kashmir, Garib Dass, said, they had information about their movement for last several days and SFs were tracking them. He said that these militants were on their way to South Kashmir to carry out subversive activities there. Army’s 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police cordoned off Khushipora village of Hajan after they received information about their presence in the village. Police and Army evacuated the civilians from the area as the militants were hiding in a three storied concrete house in a built of area. After their evacuation, Army and police launched assault against these militants. Reports said that troops first fired tear smoke shells inside the house where the militants were hiding. This was followed by the probing fire by the SFs. Later, during searches of the debris, SFs recovered three bodies of the militants, three AK-47 rifles, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and large number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and ammunition. The DIG said that all these three militants are Pakistani nationals and were hiding in North Kashmir forests for several months and were on their way to South Kashmir. One of them is said to be LeT commander. However, they have not been identified yet.
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February - 4 
On February 4, Mohsin Shaikh, was arrested along with INR 85,000 from ISBT Kashmere Gate in Delhi, reports Mumbai Mirror. He went missing on December 15, 2015 was tasked by his Islamic State (IS) handlers to steal army vehicles. The Delhi P
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On February 4, Mohsin Shaikh, was arrested along with INR 85,000 from ISBT Kashmere Gate in Delhi, reports Mumbai Mirror. He went missing on December 15, 2015 was tasked by his Islamic State (IS) handlers to steal army vehicles. The Delhi Police said that Shaikh, 28, who used to drive an autorickshaw in Mumbai, had been working for IS, and was trying to flee to Nepal. He was also working as a 'courier' for the terror outfit, carrying hawala (illegal money transaction) money from one sleeper cell to another in different parts of the country. He was remanded in the Delhi Police custody till February 10.Shaikh, along with two others from Malwani - Noor Mohammad and Wajid Shaikh, had gone missing on December 15, 2015. The three had decided to join IS after another Malwani man, 23-year-old Ayaz Sultan, went missing on October 30. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) said that Sultan had escaped to Afghanistan, and on to Syria.Sources in the Maharashtra ATS and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said that Mohsin was primarily being handled by Uttar Pradesh resident Khalid Ahmed, the number two in IS's India module, and an Indian Mujahideen (IM) recruit who has now aligned himself with Daesh. "Khalid asked Mohsin to remain in touch with their handlers in Syria, and use his expertise to steal army vehicles. Mohsin was also in touch with the hawala operators, who used him to send money to Daesh recruits all over India," an NIA source said. "During interrogation, Mudabbir Shaikh also revealed that Mohsin was asked to steal army vehicles," the source added. The investigating agencies also believe that Mohsin was also in touch with Ayaz Sultan, who escaped to Syria from Afghanistan.Sources said that Shaikh was given INR 1,50,000 by a Daesh operative in Lucknow, out of which he gave Rs 50,000 to four people who were arrested by the Delhi Police in Haridwar last month. All of them were found to have links with a former Indian Mujahideen militant who later went to fight for Daesh, and were a part of the plot targeting the Ardh Kumbh Mela at Haridwar, especially the trains headed there, along with some strategic locations in Delhi. The suspects were identified as Akhlaq ur-Rehman, Mohammed Osama, Mohammed Azim Shah and Mehroz.
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February - 4 
Praising the role of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed in fighting terrorism, India on February 4 said it will "whole heartedly" support her government on all fronts and will jointly terrorism and violent extremism, reports 
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Praising the role of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed in fighting terrorism, India on February 4 said it will "whole heartedly" support her government on all fronts and will jointly terrorism and violent extremism, reports The Statesman. Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj conveyed this during her meeting with Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam in Delhi. Swaraj expressed strong resolve to work jointly with Bangladesh in fighting the menace of terrorism and violent extremism.The two leaders discussed the issues of connectivity, hydro-power projects through sub-regional cooperation mechanism, a statement from the Bangladesh High Commission said. "In this context, she particularly praised the contribution of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in fighting terrorism. 'On every platform, India will extend support to Sheikh Hasina s government whole-heartedly'," it said quoting Swaraj.
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February - 4 
Tamulpur Police arrested two militants of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Sudem Muchahary alias Manual (24) and Khassar Muchahary (36) along with arms and ammunition from Naokata
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Tamulpur Police arrested two militants of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Sudem Muchahary alias Manual (24) and Khassar Muchahary (36) along with arms and ammunition from Naokata under Tamulpur subdivision in Baksa District on February 4, reports The Sentinel. Police sources said that the militants were involved in various cases of extortion. Acting on a tip off a team of Tamulpur police arrested the rebels when they came to collect extorted money from a trader at Naokata. Tamulpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Asif Ahmed said that the detained militants threatened Members of Parliament (MP) Biswajit Daimary and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Executive Members (EM) Ganesh Kachari several times.
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February - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Dangoria Kondh (tribal) youth identified as Shyamo Kadraka (22) of Nirgundi village under Kalyansinghpur Police limits in Rayagada District after trial in a kangaroo court on
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Dangoria Kondh (tribal) youth identified as Shyamo Kadraka (22) of Nirgundi village under Kalyansinghpur Police limits in Rayagada District after trial in a kangaroo court on January 4, reports The Times of India. Maoists killed Shyamo suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’. His body was found hanging from a tree, on the outskirts of the village. Villagers retrieved the body and cremated it. Shyamo had been warned of dire consequence by Maoists in December, 2015.
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February - 4 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and another injured in two separate encounters in Bastar Division, reports NDTV. Both the bodies have been recovered.Kunjam Linga (22), a People’s Militia ‘commander
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and another injured in two separate encounters in Bastar Division, reports NDTV. Both the bodies have been recovered.Kunjam Linga (22), a People’s Militia ‘commander’ under Jagargunda ‘area committee’ of the CPI-Maoist and carrying a reward money of INR 100,000, was killed in an encounter with a joint team of Security Force (SF) personnel in the forests of Chintagufa Police Station area in Sukma District, Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh said. An injured Maoist, identified as Sodhi Mang, was also arrested from the encounter spot.
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February - 4 
Union Home Minister (UHM), Rajnath Singh, on November 4, met a Bangladesh delegation led by Minister of Disaster Management and Relief, Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya and appreciated Dhaka’s concern on the Pathankot (Punjab) and Uri (Jammu and
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Union Home Minister (UHM), Rajnath Singh, on November 4, met a Bangladesh delegation led by Minister of Disaster Management and Relief, Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya and appreciated Dhaka’s concern on the Pathankot (Punjab) and Uri (Jammu and Kashmir) terror attacks, an official statement said, reports The Statesman. Singh said the two countries have no differences of opinion on where terrorism originates from and how to eradicate it from the South Asian region. Thanking Bangladesh for its crackdown on Indian insurgent groups operating from its soil, Singh said both countries also have an understanding on addressing various issues of concern, including human trafficking and fake currency.
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February - 4 
Six persons, including five associated with the proscribed Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) were shot dead in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 4, reports Dawn. Three persons, who appeared to be 'religious scholars', were sho
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Six persons, including five associated with the proscribed Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) were shot dead in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 4, reports Dawn. Three persons, who appeared to be 'religious scholars', were shot dead in the Shafiq Mor area of North Karachi, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Muqadas Haider, said.Further, two persons were shot dead near Fatima Bai Hospital in Patel Para area under Jamshed Quarters Police Station in Jamshed Town on November 4, reports Dawn. An ASWJ spokesman claimed that all the five victims were associated with their group. However, Police officials said they were not affiliated with ASWJ and were part of a Deoband group.
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February - 4 
The Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed on February 4 praised January 2's terror attack at Indian Air Force's base in Pathankot and encouraged similar attacks against India, reports Times of India. Addressing a rally of
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The Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed on February 4 praised January 2's terror attack at Indian Air Force's base in Pathankot and encouraged similar attacks against India, reports Times of India. Addressing a rally of around one thousand people in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Saeed said: "800,000 Indian troops are committing genocide on Kashmiris. Don't they have a right to carry out Pathankot-style attacks for their defence?" Saeed also lauded Kashmiri militant leader Sayed Salahuddin, who heads the United Jihad Council (UJC) that has claimed responsibility for the attack. "You have only seen one attack on Pathankot. Matters could easily escalate." Crowds at the rally shouted slogans including "The war will continue until the liberation of Kashmir" and "We are ready for jihad" Strategic analyst Ayesha Siddiqa said Saeed's praise of Salahuddin could be part of a "deflection strategy" to steer blame away from JeM, and by extension Pakistan, where it is based.
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February - 4 
cadres of UDMF on February 4 shut down educational institutions, markets, and transport service in Dhanusha District, reports The Himalayan Times. Shesh Narayan Yadav Chairman of Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Dhanusha District said that
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cadres of UDMF on February 4 shut down educational institutions, markets, and transport service in Dhanusha District, reports The Himalayan Times. Shesh Narayan Yadav Chairman of Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Dhanusha District said that the bandh would continue as long as the Constituent Assembly (CA) members, who had signed on the constitution, remained in the District.
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February - 4 
Chairperson of Sadbhawana Party (SP) Rajendra Mahato on February 4 said that obstructing passage of goods only on Birgunj-Raxaul border entry point was not enough to pressure Government, reports The Himalayan Times. He said that UDMF should eith
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Chairperson of Sadbhawana Party (SP) Rajendra Mahato on February 4 said that obstructing passage of goods only on Birgunj-Raxaul border entry point was not enough to pressure Government, reports The Himalayan Times. He said that UDMF should either blockade all the border entry points or none. He further said that if the UDMF could not blockade all the border entry points then it should conserve its energy for now to impose blockade at all the entry points later.
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February - 4 
Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres on February clashed with traders at Birgunj town in Parsa District as the traders tried to bring in their consignments from across the border by removing the blockade put up by the agitators, reports The Hi
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Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres on February clashed with traders at Birgunj town in Parsa District as the traders tried to bring in their consignments from across the border by removing the blockade put up by the agitators, reports The Himalayan Times. Around 50 persons attacked the agitators at the sit-in site and vandalized the area. The attack occurred when there were just over a dozen agitators at the sit-in site at about 8:00pm.
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February - 4 
International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on February 4 denied bail to Jatiya Party (JP) Member of Parliament (MP) MA Hannan and his son Rafique Sajjad in a case of crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The D
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on February 4 denied bail to Jatiya Party (JP) Member of Parliament (MP) MA Hannan and his son Rafique Sajjad in a case of crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The Tribunal also directed the jail authority to provide them necessary health treatment.On October 1, 2015, Hannan and his son were arrested hours after the Tribunal issued an arrest warrant for them. On January 25, 2016, Hannan and his son sought bail.
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February - 4 
Police on February 4 recovered the beheaded body of Anwar Hossain (40), a ‘regional commander’ of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Kismat-Ghoragachha village under Harinakundo upazila (sub-District) in Jhenidah D
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Police on February 4 recovered the beheaded body of Anwar Hossain (40), a ‘regional commander’ of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Kismat-Ghoragachha village under Harinakundo upazila (sub-District) in Jhenidah District, reports The Daily Star.
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February - 4 
Addressing the Nation on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of Independence Day at the Galle city of Galle District on February 4, President Maithripala Sirisena said that the biggest challenge faces today is to build harmony through a process
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Addressing the Nation on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of Independence Day at the Galle city of Galle District on February 4, President Maithripala Sirisena said that the biggest challenge faces today is to build harmony through a process of reconciliation bringing about co-existence and national understanding, reports Colombo Page. The President said "During the past 68 years, the country failed to solve those issues and furthermore the country failed to address the post conflict issues that should have been solved after elimination of terrorism in May 2009. The Government did not take the required steps after the defeat of the terrorism in 2009, and in January 2015, the people gave me the mandate to fulfill that task and now we have to take effective steps to build reconciliation and harmony and coexistence between the communities."
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February - 5 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Force (SF) personnel near Dongarjoda village under Gochhapada Police Station limits of Kandhamal District on February 5, reports The Hindu. Kandhamal Sup
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Force (SF) personnel near Dongarjoda village under Gochhapada Police Station limits of Kandhamal District on February 5, reports The Hindu. Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP) Kunwar Vishal Singh said when the Special Operation Group (SOG), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel involved in a joint anti-Maoist operation in the area asked the Maoists hiding in the forest to surrender they opened fire at the security personnel.
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February - 5 
According to written replies to a series of short notice questions in the State Assembly, eight bloody ethnic clashes in different parts of the State, which ended in the deaths of 535 people, including 45 children and 80 women, form the biggest blot
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According to written replies to a series of short notice questions in the State Assembly, eight bloody ethnic clashes in different parts of the State, which ended in the deaths of 535 people, including 45 children and 80 women, form the biggest blot on the unbroken but chequered 15-year Congress rule under Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, reports The Times of India on February 5. On the positive side, as many as four militant outfits signed peace deals with the Government and 13 other outfits, including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), declared ceasefire and began peace talks. Since Gogoi's first term from May 2001, militancy claimed at least 2,275 civilians and 309 security personnel. A total of 2,103 militants were killed and 8,930 others laid down arms. Another 213 people were killed in Police firing.On the crime chart, a total of 19,821 murder cases, 21,556 rape cases, 43,879 cases of kidnapping, 91,419 cases of crime against women, 158 cases of witch-hunts, 4,816 cases of dacoity and 43,328 cases of suicide were registered between May 2001 and December 2015.According to the replies, ethnic clashes during Gogoi's terms include the Hmar-Dimasa clash in Dima Hasao District and the Kuki-Karbi clash in Karbi Anglong District in 2003, Karbi-Dimasa clash in Karbi Anglong District in 2005, Muslim-Bodo clash in Darrang and Udalguri Districts in 2005, Zemi Naga-Dimasa clash in Dima Hasao District in 2009, Rabha-Garo clash in Goalpara District in 2011, Bodo-Muslim clash in BTAD areas in 2012 and Karbi-Rengma Naga clash in Karbi Anglong District in 2013-14.The State Government informed that 6,658 cases of ethnic clashes were registered. Of these, chargesheets were filed in 159 cases, final reports were submitted in 3,594 cases, 5,353 cases are under investigation, 12 cases were transferred to the CBI and 2,358 cases were amalgamatedApart from ethnic clashes within the State, another 36 clashes with neighbouring States also took place in which 87 people were killed and 78 injured. Interstate clashes include fights with Mizoram in Hailakandi District in 2003 and 2008 and in Cachar District in 2013, with Meghalaya in Kamrup (Metro) District in 2010 and in Dhubri District in 2013, with Nagaland in Golaghat District in 2002, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2015, in Sivasagar District in 2005, 2007 and 2015, in Jorhat District in 2013, in Karbi Anglong District in 2014, with Arunachal Pradesh in Dhemaji District in 2001, 2006, 2008, in Lakhimpur District in 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2011, in Sonitpur District in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and in Biswanath Chariali Police District in 2015.
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February - 5 
Assam Police have launched an operation to arrest at least 10 jihadi militants, who are now on the run, reports The Times of India on February 5. The operation will be centred around the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD),
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Assam Police have launched an operation to arrest at least 10 jihadi militants, who are now on the run, reports The Times of India on February 5. The operation will be centred around the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD), but various minority-dominated Districts of the State have also been alerted, report said. Besides, three Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Baksa and neighbouring western Assam Districts of Barpeta and Nalbari have been marked sensitive on the suspicion that the Jihadi elements might have settled to spread tentacles in these areas.The Police have been conducting a major search operation against the jihadis for the past six months in the area and have arrested 18 people who are directly or indirectly involved in the recruitment, gun running and extortion rackets of various Muslim fundamentalist outfits. The biggest success was the busting of a training module at Daukhanagar in Dhaligaon in September 2015. The Police teams recovered eight handmade AK-47 lookalike rifles that were hidden in a pit. A Police official said, "During the combing operation, we found 28 uniforms meant for the cadres. So far we have arrested 18. We suspect that 10 more jihadi cadres are at large. Already, six among them have been identified."The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), while probing the 2012 BTAD riots, has disclosed the involvement of Islamic elements in the violence. Post Burdwan blast (October 2, 2014), the arrest of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Sahanur Alom, and his wife by an National Investigation Agency (NIA) team in Burdwan District of West Bengal had clearly proved the presence of jihadi elements in the State. Recently, Chirang Police arrested Tota Miya from the city's Hatigaon area with a pistol. He has been taken into three-day police custody. "We hope to get vital infofrom him," said Inspector General of Police (IGP) (BTAD), L R Bishnoi. One of the biggest catches in the operation, Bura Bhai, who was engaged in arms training and gun running for jihadi groups in the state, has revealed, during interrogation, how the char areas in the state have been used by such modules.
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At least 43 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including five women, surrendered in Sukma District on February 5, citing disappointment with the ideology of the outfit, reports indiatoday.intoday.in. "The 43 rebels and the
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At least 43 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including five women, surrendered in Sukma District on February 5, citing disappointment with the ideology of the outfit, reports indiatoday.intoday.in. "The 43 rebels and their supporters, including five women, turned themselves in before senior Police and CRPF officials at Chintagufa Police Station premises," Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh said. An encouragement amount of INR 10,000 was given to each of the surrendered cadres.
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February - 5 
Eleven suspected Islamic State (IS) operatives, who were arrested from across the country for allegedly recruiting and financing people to join the terror group, were remanded in seven days National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody by a Delhi court
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Eleven suspected Islamic State (IS) operatives, who were arrested from across the country for allegedly recruiting and financing people to join the terror group, were remanded in seven days National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody by a Delhi court on February 5, reports The Times of India. The NIA said in its remand application that the accused have disclosed during their interrogation "their involvement in this case about recruiting and financing persons willing to join the Caliphate of ISIS at Syria"."They were also found to be in communication with some active members through chatting applications 'Signal', 'Trillion' and 'Skype' in order to motivate them to join ISIS in furtherance of activities of its ideologies, thereby luring youths to join this proscribed terrorist organisation. "The identity and role of such associates is being ascertained," NIA said.The eleven accused who were remanded in seven days NIA custody are Mohd Aleem, Mohd Obaidullah Khan, Nafees Khan, Mohd Shareef Moinuddin Khan, Asif Ali, Najmul Huda, Mudabbir Mushtaq Shaikh, Mohd Abdul Ahad, Suhail Ahmed, Syed Mujahid and Mohd Hussain Khan. Besides these 11 accused, four other co-accused -- Mohd Afzal, Imran, Abu Anas and Nasser Packeer -- were also produced before the court which remanded them in judicial custody. Except Nasser, who was in judicial custody, all the other 14 accused were produced before the court after expiry of their NIA custody.
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February - 5 
Meanwhile, BSF troops deployed at Bagli in South West Khasi Hills District, after an ambush arrested one Bangladeshi national identified as Habib Miya (60), resident of Kolagoun in Sunamganj District of Bangladesh, while he was entering Bangladesh fr
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Meanwhile, BSF troops deployed at Bagli in South West Khasi Hills District, after an ambush arrested one Bangladeshi national identified as Habib Miya (60), resident of Kolagoun in Sunamganj District of Bangladesh, while he was entering Bangladesh from India on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. During the search, BSF recovered ten bottles of liquor, INR 2,100, 6 packets of milk powder and other items from his possession. Besides, BSF troops also arrested one more Bangladeshi national while infiltrating into Indian Territory near Mahendraganj area in West Garo Hills District on the same day.
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February - 5 
Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma on February 5 said the Centre should continue with its assistance and special funds to North East States to sustain growth momentum in the region, reports The Sangai Express. “The budget that has
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Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma on February 5 said the Centre should continue with its assistance and special funds to North East States to sustain growth momentum in the region, reports The Sangai Express. “The budget that has been articulated, incorporated and aggressively supported by the (erstwhile) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government should continue. They are good enough and I have always been insisting that what the present regime has withdrawn must be restored in the best interest of the people of this region,” Sangma said reacting to a query on his expectation from the Union Budget. The Centre, he said, has already made it clear that there will be no other special dispensation in additional and special funds, which otherwise were available as part of the policies of the Central Government in the successive years. “We are trying to make the leadership at the Centre understand this reality and I hope they do. Otherwise, the momentum of growth that we have been able to generate will have a setback and that does not augur well for the Nation,” the CM said.
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February - 5 
Members of a newly-floated militant outfit of the Moran community, Moran Tiger Force (MTF) are said to be behind the two incidents of firings happened on February 3 in Tinsukia District, reports The Times of India on February 5. A
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Members of a newly-floated militant outfit of the Moran community, Moran Tiger Force (MTF) are said to be behind the two incidents of firings happened on February 3 in Tinsukia District, reports The Times of India on February 5. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) (special branch) Pallab Bhattacharya said "We have reports about a new outfit, Moran Tiger Force, floated a week ago. We also have clues about Paresh Baruah's involvement. The situation in Tinsukia district is tense and we have issued orders to bring the situation under control so that it does not spill over to Dibrugarh."The first incident took place at Ultapul near Digboi town in Tinsukia District at 6.45 pm on February 3. Three persons riding a car stopped in front of a paan shop owned by one Rameswar Majhi. Alighting from the car, they first asked for cigarettes. Suddenly, one of them whipped out a pistol and fired at the shopkeeper, missing him narrowly. The trio boarded the vehicle and sped off but not before firing again. No one was injured in the incident.The second incident took place at Doomdooma in front of the residence of tea community leader and former Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Durga Bhumij at 7.40 pm on February 3. According to information, some unidentified persons travelling in a car opened fired near the entrance gate of Bhumji's home before speeding off. Within an hour of the incident, local journalists received text messages from Moran Tiger Force which claimed responsibility for the two incidents. The outfit issued a warning to the tea community and Hindi-speaking people, asking them to leave Tinsukia within six months. It asked political parties not to field any tea community candidates from the District in the election.
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February - 5 
Micro blogging website, Twitter has suspended over 125,000 accounts, most of them linked to the Islamic State (IS) militant group, “for threatening or promoting terrorist acts” even as handles of India-centric terrorist organiza
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Micro blogging website, Twitter has suspended over 125,000 accounts, most of them linked to the Islamic State (IS) militant group, “for threatening or promoting terrorist acts” even as handles of India-centric terrorist organizations and individuals on the micro-blogging site remain untouched, reports Outlookindia on February 6. In a blog, the United States (US)-based firm said, “As the nature of the terrorist threat has changed, so has our ongoing work in this area. Since the middle of 2015 alone, we’ve suspended over 125,000 accounts for threatening or promoting terrorist acts, primarily related to ISIS”. Twitter, however, did not respond to questions about the accounts of terrorist organizations operating from Pakistan and Afghanistan. Notably, Hafeez Muhamad Saeed, the mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai attack, has been openly calling for carrying out brazen attack against India in his latest tweet on February 3. Twitter condemned the use of its platform to promote terrorism and said the ‘Twitter Rules’ make it clear that this type of behavior, or any violent threat, is not permitted on its service. The Company said it has increased its report reviewing teams to react faster.
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February - 5 
Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a report that, thirty-four militant groups from around the world had reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) extremist group as of mid-December (2015) and that number will only grow i
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Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a report that, thirty-four militant groups from around the world had reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) extremist group as of mid-December (2015) and that number will only grow in 2016, reports DNA on February 6. Ban Ki-moon said UN member states should also prepare for an increase attacks by IS associated groups from countries such as the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Libya and Nigeria, traveling to nations. "The recent expansion of the ISIL sphere of influence across west and north Africa, the Middle East and south and southeast Asia demonstrates the speed and scale at which the gravity of the threat has evolved in just 18 months," Ban said, using another abbreviation for the group. Adding to the threat, IS is "the world's wealthiest terrorist organization," Ban said, citing estimates the group generated $400-500 million from oil and oil products in 2015, despite an embargo. According to the UN mission in Iraq, cash taken from bank branches located in provinces under IS control totaled $1 billion. The mission also estimates that a tax on trucks entering IS controlled-territory generates nearly $1 billion a year, he said.
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February - 5 
On February 5, Police arrested five persons, all natives of Kerala, on the charge of involvement in the circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and printing of fake educational certificates in Hassan District of Karnataka, reports The H
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On February 5, Police arrested five persons, all natives of Kerala, on the charge of involvement in the circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and printing of fake educational certificates in Hassan District of Karnataka, reports The Hindu. The Police suspect that the arrested must be part of a larger group operating in Karnataka and Kerala. Police gave the names of the arrested as Gopalakrishnan, Babu Chand Pasha, alias Babu Jan, Joman, Rajakumar and Usha Rani.Superintendent of Police (SP) Raman Gupta said at a press conference on February 6 that the Police had seized about 100 items, including two fake currency notes of INR 500 denomination, a car, printing equipment and fake certificates. “They were arrested at Sakleshpur during an investigation into a complaint lodged by a youth of Sakleshpur that he had been cheated by a couple after assuring him of a government job.
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February - 5 
one person, identified as Babul Hussain, resident of New Lahorijan in Karbi Anglong was arrested at Niu colony near Nagaland gate in Dimapur District along with .32 pistol (country made) and two magazines on February 5, reports Nagaland Post.&nb
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one person, identified as Babul Hussain, resident of New Lahorijan in Karbi Anglong was arrested at Niu colony near Nagaland gate in Dimapur District along with .32 pistol (country made) and two magazines on February 5, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 5 
Shallang Police arrested five GNLA underground workers from Nongchram in West Khasi Hills District on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. During the operation, the Police team recovered an Alto car, a motorbike, 2 mobile phones, a bank passb
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Shallang Police arrested five GNLA underground workers from Nongchram in West Khasi Hills District on February 5, reports The Shillong Times. During the operation, the Police team recovered an Alto car, a motorbike, 2 mobile phones, a bank passbook and cash INR 18,000. The underground GNLA workers were identified as Charles D Shira (25), a former Achik National Central Liberation Army (ANCLA) cadre who had surrendered at Shillong in 2014 along with an AK rifle, Daniel M Sangma (26), Juningbirth M Sangma (22), Rajesh Sangma (24) and Apseng G Momin (19), all residents of West Khasi Hills.
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February - 5 
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Police arrested four over ground workers of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Betasing-Ampati road in South West Garo Hills District on February 5, a BSF report said on February 7, reports The Shillong T
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The Border Security Force (BSF) and Police arrested four over ground workers of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Betasing-Ampati road in South West Garo Hills District on February 5, a BSF report said on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. As per the report, the troops first arrested three GNLA workers – Nikson Marak (29), Keni Ch Marak (24) and Wenstar M Marak (29) and recovered two motorcycles, three mobile phones and one demand letter of INR one million addressed to one Momin Chos, a resident of Betasing. Following leads provided by the arrested over ground workers, Police later arrested another GNLA worker Senred Ch Marak (22) from his village Multagre and recovered one mobile phone with one Indian SIM from his possession.
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February - 5 
The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested a 28-year-old man from Mumbai, identified as Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed with suspected Islamic State (IS) links from ISBT at Kashmere Gate in Delhi, reports The Hindu on February 6 (today). Some cash, purpo
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The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested a 28-year-old man from Mumbai, identified as Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed with suspected Islamic State (IS) links from ISBT at Kashmere Gate in Delhi, reports The Hindu on February 6 (today). Some cash, purportedly channelised through Hawala route, was recovered from his possession. Mohsin had received money from Muttabir Mustaq Sheikh who belongs to Thane (Maharashtra) and is the self-proclaimed Indian ‘Amir’ (Chief) of Ansar-ul-Tawhid (AuT) that has pledged allegiance to the IS group in India, said an unnamed senior Police officer. He is accused of providing financial help to the four Roorkee youths arrested by the Cell in January 2016, the Police said. The youths, also accused of having links with IS, were allegedly planning to carry out a terror attack during Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar.
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February - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 5 arrested one person, identified as Abdus Sami Qasmi, a resident of Seelampur in Delhi, from Hardoi in Hardoi District of Uttar Pradesh (UP), for allegedly instigating and motivating youth across t
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 5 arrested one person, identified as Abdus Sami Qasmi, a resident of Seelampur in Delhi, from Hardoi in Hardoi District of Uttar Pradesh (UP), for allegedly instigating and motivating youth across the country to form a terror outfit inspired by Islamic State (IS) for carrying out jihadi attacks across the country, reports The Times of India. The arrest was made with the active support of UP's anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and has taken the number of total arrests made by NIA in the case relating to the pan-Indian, IS-inspired module, to 20.Abdus Sami, who hails from Rampur District in UP, was wanted for his involvement in the conspiracy to form an IS-inspired terror wing to launch jihadi attacks in the country. He has been delivering provocative and inflammatory speeches in the support of 'Caliphate'. He is also accused of launching a few websites where in his speeches have been uploaded.
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February - 5 
The Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 5 reviewed the security along the coast in Daman and Diu and asked the authorities to ensure further enhancement of protection of seas off the union territory, reports The Hans India. The H
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The Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 5 reviewed the security along the coast in Daman and Diu and asked the authorities to ensure further enhancement of protection of seas off the union territory, reports The Hans India. The Home Minister reviewed the coastal security apparatus, a coastal Police station and an operational detachment in Daman and Diu, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official said. He asked all concerned to ensure further enhancement of coastal security, the official added. The Home Minister inaugurated a new coastal police station at Diu while construction of another one is at an advanced stage in Daman.
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February - 5 
The United Naga Council (UNC) called a 48-hour Bandh (total shutdown) to fulfill its demands on February 5, reports The Morung Express. Traffic movement was obstructed along Imphal-Moreh road (National Highway 2) by a large number of v
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The United Naga Council (UNC) called a 48-hour Bandh (total shutdown) to fulfill its demands on February 5, reports The Morung Express. Traffic movement was obstructed along Imphal-Moreh road (National Highway 2) by a large number of volunteers from Chandel Naga Peoples’ Organisation (CNPO) which has endorsed the UNC strike. The UNC said any attempt to sabotage the final Naga political settlement based on ‘unique history of the Nagas’ will never be compromised under any circumstances.
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February - 5 
Two Policemen were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Jadagitim under Nangalbibra Police Station in South Garo Hills District on February 5, reports The Sentinel. The tw
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Two Policemen were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Jadagitim under Nangalbibra Police Station in South Garo Hills District on February 5, reports The Sentinel. The two injured constable belong to the West Khasi Hills based 4th Battalion of the State Police. Superintendent of Police (SP) of South Garo Hills District Anand Mishra said that the blast was the handiwork of a hardcore militant Timtam who functions under the direct command of the GNLA ‘Finance Secretary’ and ‘area commander’ identified as Rakkam.
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February - 5 
Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on February 5 voiced hope that the Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue process between Pakistan and India would move forward in days to come as he underlined that "differences" on all outstanding issue
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Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on February 5 voiced hope that the Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue process between Pakistan and India would move forward in days to come as he underlined that "differences" on all outstanding issues, including on Kashmir, can be resolved only through talks, reports The Times of India. PM Sharif also said that Pakistan is ready to cooperate with India on every matter, including terrorism."Pakistan is most affected by terrorism. Who wants eradication of terrorism more than Pakistan?" he questioned. "Difference of opinion between two countries is not unheard of. What is unusual is that for 6-7 decades, we have not been able to get rid of these differences," he added. "I brought this up with the Indian leadership and would like to reiterate that the solution to our problems lies in dialogue. Unless we sit together and talk about these issues, they won't be resolved," the PM said.
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February - 5 
Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli and Chairman of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal talked to Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato over phone and urged him to return to Kathmandu, reports The
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Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli and Chairman of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal talked to Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato over phone and urged him to return to Kathmandu, reports The Himalayan Times on February 5. In response to PM Oli’s offer of talks, Mahato said the question of provincial boundaries was the major issue and it would be resolved if the major parties sincerely tried to settle the boundary issues. Mahato said he would hold talks with them only if they expressed sincere commitment to find a negotiated settlement of all the issues, including the issue of provincial boundary.
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February - 5 
During the ninth India-Sri Lanka Joint Commission, co-chaired by Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Sri Lankan counterpart Mangala Samaraweera, India has signed agreements in Colombo on February 5 to build a hospital in Eastern Pr
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During the ninth India-Sri Lanka Joint Commission, co-chaired by Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Sri Lankan counterpart Mangala Samaraweera, India has signed agreements in Colombo on February 5 to build a hospital in Eastern Province and renovate schools in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. India has agreed to renovate 27 schools in the Tamil-dominated Northern Province and to renovate and also supply medical equipment to a hospital in Batticaloa District.
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February - 6 
10 Maoists impressed by the surrender policy of the Chhattisgarh State Government gave up arms in Kondagaon District, reports The Pioneer on February 7.
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10 Maoists impressed by the surrender policy of the Chhattisgarh State Government gave up arms in Kondagaon District, reports The Pioneer on February 7.
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February - 6 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) turned militant, identified as Raqib Bashir was killed in a gun battle at Godipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) cordone
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) turned militant, identified as Raqib Bashir was killed in a gun battle at Godipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off Veerbagh village of Godipora after receiving input about presence of three militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the area. As the SFs conducted searches in the area, militants fired upon the search parties, triggering a gunfight in which the troops gunned down a militant.Raqib was an SPO and had deserted the Police last year (2015) to join LeT. He was believed to be responsible for attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Arwani village of Bijbehara in Anantnag District last week in which two CRPF men were injured.
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February - 6 
A suspected Islamic State (IS) operative, identified as Suman Aziz Laskar was arrested at Silchar Medical College (SMC) in Cachar District on February 6, reports The Times of India. Police have launched an operation to arrest three others based
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A suspected Islamic State (IS) operative, identified as Suman Aziz Laskar was arrested at Silchar Medical College (SMC) in Cachar District on February 6, reports The Times of India. Police have launched an operation to arrest three others based on information revealed by him during interrogation. A senior Police officer said the 20-year-old man was taking the fourth semester examination of MBBS at (SMC on Saturday (February 6) morning. The students said that the man, in question, was not a student of the medical college. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP)-Cachar, Subhashini Shankaran said the investigation was conducted on the basis of the information revealed by the man adding that some incriminating documents have been recovered from him including a file that contains certain codes of Mumbai and other cities.However, The Shillong Times adds that during interrogation, the arrested person said he was involved with a Bangladesh-based terror group and that he hails from Bangladesh.
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February - 6 
A young couple, identified as T. Alemba Sangtam and Naro was killed in a shooting incident at Shamator in Tuensang District on February 6, reports Morung Express. The couple was en route to Kiphire when the vehicle they were travelling in came u
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A young couple, identified as T. Alemba Sangtam and Naro was killed in a shooting incident at Shamator in Tuensang District on February 6, reports Morung Express. The couple was en route to Kiphire when the vehicle they were travelling in came under a barrage of gunfire about 20 kilometers away from Shamator towards Kiphire, Police sources from Shamator informed. While motive behind the shooting remained unclear, the Police sources said that it appeared to be an ambush as the road was found partially blocked by wooden posts at the site of the shooting. The dead bodies were recovered by Police on February 7-morning.The news of the killing reverberated in Kiphire District as irate mobs went on the rampage in the District headquarter. According to the Police in Kiphire, violence erupted around noon on February 7 after the bodies of the two victims reached the town. Mobs set fire to several vehicles on the road while destroying houses, the Police said. When the situation went out of hand, the District administration subsequently promulgated Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr PC) 144. There was however no report of any casualty as a result of the violence at the time of filing this report.
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February - 6 
Police recovered three handmade bombs from the house of Bipul Basumatary at Sahoriagaon under Dhing Police Station in Nagaon District on February 6, reports The Telegraph. Later, several weapons and ammunition were also recovered at the house of
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Police recovered three handmade bombs from the house of Bipul Basumatary at Sahoriagaon under Dhing Police Station in Nagaon District on February 6, reports The Telegraph. Later, several weapons and ammunition were also recovered at the house of Basumatary's father-in-law Khuken Hazowari at Boragaon in Kamrup District.
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February - 6 
The Islamic State (IS) module neutralised ahead of the Republic Day celebrations as part of the nationwide terror sweep, was active in West Bengal, said the National Investigation Agency (NIA), The Times of India reports on February 7. The
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The Islamic State (IS) module neutralised ahead of the Republic Day celebrations as part of the nationwide terror sweep, was active in West Bengal, said the National Investigation Agency (NIA), The Times of India reports on February 7. The agency is currently trying to figure out whether the network was linked to Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). "While interrogating the arrested persons, we found references to West Bengal. It seems that they had planned to procure weapons from the state," an NIA official said.According to sources, NIA investigators initially did not get any lead on the JMB movements in West Bengal. But with time, more leads started coming in after the sleuths went through the mobile phone conversations of the arrested persons. While going through the conversations, investigators found that the arrested persons, allegedly IS operatives, wanted to procure weapons from West Bengal. The operatives also reportedly found a safe route to procure the weapons from the state.Sources said that Fake currency and gold smuggling rackets are already active in the border Districts of Bangladesh. Intelligence inputs also confirm that there are illegal arms racket operating in the same area. Earlier, these rackets have supplied arms and explosives to militant and terror units operating in eastern and north-eastern states. A sizeable chunk of unaccounted cash was also recovered from the arrested persons, which made investigators assume that there might have been financial transactions between the IS operatives and arms rackets.Apart from carrying out explosions in several parts of the country, the group had also planned to conduct camps and jihadi workshops. From the intercepts, NIA officials came to know that the arrested module was planning to establish a channel of procurement of explosives and weapons. "We are yet to know whether they were trying to smuggle in weapons from neighbouring countries or from within the state. But it is so far clear that they were trying to create a channel that would have helped other terror modules too," an NIA official said.
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February - 6 
Two incidents of firing in Tinsukia District, both by the hitherto-unknown Moran Tiger Force (MTF), has sent local Police in a tizzy, reports The Times of India on February 7. Police on February 5 arrested Surajit Moran, president of the Ti
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Two incidents of firing in Tinsukia District, both by the hitherto-unknown Moran Tiger Force (MTF), has sent local Police in a tizzy, reports The Times of India on February 7. Police on February 5 arrested Surajit Moran, president of the Tinsukia unit of Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) from Doomdooma in Tinsukia District for his alleged involvement with the outfit. Tinsukia Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP)-headquarters, Lamhao Doungel on February 6 said that Police were trying to gather more information about MTF, a new kid on the block as far as rebel groups are concerned. "Our team has found vital clues (about the outfit) after going through the call details of the phone number used to send text messages after the firings. We have found evidence of Moran's involvement with the perpetrators of the two incidents. Unlike militant outfits like ULFA and NDFB-Songbijit, MTF doesn't seem to have any particular leader," he explained.
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February - 6 
At least 10 persons were killed and 40 were injured in a suicide blast near the District courts in Quetta on February 6, reports The Nation. According to report, the attacker targeted a security vehicle close to Liaquat Park. Heavy firing was al
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At least 10 persons were killed and 40 were injured in a suicide blast near the District courts in Quetta on February 6, reports The Nation. According to report, the attacker targeted a security vehicle close to Liaquat Park. Heavy firing was also heard in the area following explosion. Three Policemen were reportedly injured in the attack. Balochistan Home Secretary Akbar Durrani said that a biker collided with the Frontier Corps (FC) car that caused a massive explosion. Several cars including FC truck and motorcycles were completely destroyed in the attack. A splinter group of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack in an e-mail sent to local media. However, the name of the group is not mentioned by the local media.
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February - 6 
After 134 days of blockade, locals removed the blockade at the Nepal-India border checkpoint in Birgunj town in Parsa District on February 5, reports Republica. The border point, which was shut since September 24, 2015, opened with the
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After 134 days of blockade, locals removed the blockade at the Nepal-India border checkpoint in Birgunj town in Parsa District on February 5, reports Republica. The border point, which was shut since September 24, 2015, opened with the initiative of local entrepreneurs of both the Nepali and Indian sides. Fuels and other essential supplies coming in via the Birgunj-Raxaul border checkpoint were obstructed due to sit-ins staged by demonstrators at the friendship bridge. The move overtakes the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), which is reportedly set to announce its official decision to lift the blockade at its meeting on February 6.
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February - 6 
President Abdul Hamid while addressing the fifth convocation of Southeast University at International Convention Centre, Bashundhara in Dhaka city on February 6 urged all concerned to remain alert so that university students do not get involved in mi
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President Abdul Hamid while addressing the fifth convocation of Southeast University at International Convention Centre, Bashundhara in Dhaka city on February 6 urged all concerned to remain alert so that university students do not get involved in militant activities, reports New Age. He said “Steps need to be taken so that students can know the country’s Liberation War, indigenous culture, history and tradition. All, including teachers, guardians, university administrations, will have to remain aware so that students don’t indulge in unethical activities or in militant or fundamentalist acts.”
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February - 6 
The Government, which is in the process of creating a mechanism to implement the proposals in the consensual UN resolution, has taken measures to appoint an 11-member Special Task Force to obtain public views on the Geneva proposals, reports Col
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The Government, which is in the process of creating a mechanism to implement the proposals in the consensual UN resolution, has taken measures to appoint an 11-member Special Task Force to obtain public views on the Geneva proposals, reports Colombo Page on February 7. Attorney-at-law and human rights activist Manouri Muttetuwegama has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sepcial Task Force and Executive Director of Center for Policy Alternatives, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu is the Secretary of the Special Task Force. The Task Force will work under two phases. Under the 1st Phase, views will be obtained through all languages using websites. In the second phase views Task Force personnel will meet the public to directly obtain their views. Views will be obtained from students, members of the security forces and the public who faced the war.
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February - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and many others injured by Bokaro Police during an encounter at Dandra village forest area under Chatrochati Police Station limits of Bokaro District on February 7, reports The Pion
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and many others injured by Bokaro Police during an encounter at Dandra village forest area under Chatrochati Police Station limits of Bokaro District on February 7, reports The Pioneer. The Police have recovered the body. Commenting on the encounter Bokaro Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Shambhu Thakur said one woman Maoist was also arrested. The Security Forces (SF) personnel also recovered arms and ammunition including two 315 bore riffle, 7 live cartridges, large quantity of Maoists literature and others domestic use materials from the encounter spot.
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February - 7 
clashes broke out between protesters and SFs amid shutdown at Newa area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama District on February 7, soon after the funeral of a militant killed on February 6, was over, reports Daily Excelsior. Thousands of people at
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clashes broke out between protesters and SFs amid shutdown at Newa area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama District on February 7, soon after the funeral of a militant killed on February 6, was over, reports Daily Excelsior. Thousands of people attended the funeral of Raqib Bashir, a deserter-turned militant, at Zadoora in the District. The mourners also staged a massive protest and after the funeral was over they clashed with SFs at Newa. Following clashes, Police imposed restrictions in Newa and its adjoining areas to prevent escalation of violence. Elsewhere in Pulwama, a spontaneous shutdown was observed by people but the traffic plied normally and situation remained peaceful.
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February - 7 
Manipur Police beefed up security measures on February 7, as Kuki organisations condemned the “unprovoked” gun attack on February 3 on Kukis in Molnom villagers near Pallel town along National Highway 2, reports The Shillong Times. S
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Manipur Police beefed up security measures on February 7, as Kuki organisations condemned the “unprovoked” gun attack on February 3 on Kukis in Molnom villagers near Pallel town along National Highway 2, reports The Shillong Times. Several shots were fired at the terrified villagers in Molnom. One youth, Lunkhogin Haokip, sustained serious injuries, Kukis of the village said. In a joint statement condemning the incident, the Kuki Chiefs’ Association in Chandel District, the Kuki People’s Forum, the Thadou Students’ Association, and the Kuki Students’ Organisation said that some cadres of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) had opened fire at the villagers. The Kuki Reformation Forum also condemned what it described as the unprovoked firing. In a statement it said the incident reminded the people of the “ethnic cleansing” started by the NSCN-IM.
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February - 7 
More than 200 Dongria Kondhs (tribals) under the banner of Niyamgiri Suraksha Samiti (Niyamgiri Defence Committee) on February 7 locked Munikhol gram panchayat (village level local self government institution) office in
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More than 200 Dongria Kondhs (tribals) under the banner of Niyamgiri Suraksha Samiti (Niyamgiri Defence Committee) on February 7 locked Munikhol gram panchayat (village level local self government institution) office in Muniguda block protesting Police action against them, reports The New Indian Express. They submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik through Muniguda Block Development Authority (BDO) Rajib Behera. In the memorandum, they alleged that the District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers are torturing innocent tribals in the name of Maoists at Niyamgiri. “When we are organising any developmental meeting in the hill area, the Security Forces are attacking us suspecting us to be Maoist supporters,” they alleged.
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February - 7 
Muslim cleric Abdus Sami Qasmi, a Delhi resident arrested on February 5 from Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh (UP) was beneath watch for nearly an year, and is seen as an necessary hyperlink in Islamic State’s (IS) presence in India as he was allegedly
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Muslim cleric Abdus Sami Qasmi, a Delhi resident arrested on February 5 from Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh (UP) was beneath watch for nearly an year, and is seen as an necessary hyperlink in Islamic State’s (IS) presence in India as he was allegedly instigating youth to plan jihadi assaults within the nation, Bharat Press reports on February 8. It might point out that IS propaganda has moved past on-line radicalisation, with clerics like Sami preaching the outfit’s violent strategies, making it harder for businesses to trace rising terror footprints on the bottom.Sami, in response to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, was motivating youth to organise beneath the IS banner. He travelled in UP, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Punjab, delivering ‘taqreer’ and ‘bayaan’ in help of violent extremism and recruiting youth for anti-national actions. In a few of his speeches, Sami made a direct reference to IS. He would increase, in the middle of his speeches, emotive national and worldwide points reminiscent of Muzaffarnagar riots, Muslims’ opposition to author Salman Rushdie’s Jaipur go to, the Prophet’s cartoons revealed by a Danish newspaper and French journal Charlie Hebdo, and killing of ‘harmless’ Muslims in Afghanistan and Iraq, to incite members of the group to rise towards “anti-Islamic” forces. These speeches have been later uploaded on his web site.“He was in contact with suspicious parts in some Gulf nations, together with ex-Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist and now IS recruiter Mohammad Shafi Armar, in addition to many members of the IS-impressed module just lately busted by us,” stated a senior NIA officer.
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February - 7 
Police in Budgam District on February 7, arrested the Special Police Officer (SPO) who deserted Police and fled with an AK-47 rifle from Srinagar’s Rainawari Police Station on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The SPO Riyaz Ahmad (belt
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Police in Budgam District on February 7, arrested the Special Police Officer (SPO) who deserted Police and fled with an AK-47 rifle from Srinagar’s Rainawari Police Station on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The SPO Riyaz Ahmad (belt no 175F) of Khan Sahib area in the District was arrested by Police from Beerwah area of Budgam and the rifle which he had taken from the Police Station was recovered from him. He was posted in Rainawari Police Station where from he had deserted two days ago. He had fled with AK-47 rifle and a magazine of a Police constable Shoukat Ahmad. Shoukat was also posted in the same Police Station.
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February - 7 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 7 flagged the threat of sea-borne terror and piracy as two key challenges to maritime security even as he pitched for respecting freedom of navigation against the backdrop of South China sea dispute, reports&n
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 7 flagged the threat of sea-borne terror and piracy as two key challenges to maritime security even as he pitched for respecting freedom of navigation against the backdrop of South China sea dispute, reports The Times of India. Modi said, the threat of sea-borne terror, of which India has been a direct victim, continues to endanger regional and global peace and stability.
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February - 7 
Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on February 7 made a sudden visit to ex-MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Durga Bhumij’s house at Rupaisiding in Tinsukia District along with Prabal Neog, rep
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Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on February 7 made a sudden visit to ex-MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Durga Bhumij’s house at Rupaisiding in Tinsukia District along with Prabal Neog, reports The Sentinel. The visit has carried much significance in view of the fact that on the evening of February 3, some miscreants claiming to be member of the MTF indiscriminately fired at the house of Durga Bhumij from an Indica car and immediately escaped from the spot.
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February - 7 
Syria's Ambassador to India Riad Kamel Abbas has warned that terror outfits such as Islamic State (IS) are luring Indian Muslim migrant workers with phony job offers in Gulf countries, The Times of India reports on February 8. Abbas tol
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Syria's Ambassador to India Riad Kamel Abbas has warned that terror outfits such as Islamic State (IS) are luring Indian Muslim migrant workers with phony job offers in Gulf countries, The Times of India reports on February 8. Abbas told that migrant workers from India and other countries are lured "under the false pretext of getting them jobs as drivers or pharmacists." However, when they get there, "the workers are gathered and put in (terror training) camps. This is not specific to India, this happens to people from several countries."Asked if jihadi propaganda was drawing more and more Indians to IS, Abbas said that those who were recruited by the group earlier are now calling their friends and relatives within the country. "Earlier IS would recruit Indians living outside the country like in Dubai or Saudi Arabia. Then they were asked to call their friends in India and describe the situation like it was Heaven itself," he said. When the Indians arrive there, they find the situation on ground very different from what was the described to them, he said.Abbas blamed the poverty, lack of employment and ignorance for youngsters being misled by the jihad" (holy war) espoused by the IS. "Many Muslim scholars do not impart he necessary knowledge o youngsters on what it is o fight in the name of Al ah and who are the right people to follow," he said. However, he added, "Indian society is not vulnerable for large scale infiltration by terrorist groups" as Indian security agencies are "strong enough to keep an eye on such activities". He appreciated India's position on the Syrian crisis of non-interference.
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February - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) killed four persons, including two Pakistani intruders, and recovered 10 kilogram of heroin, two pistols and a motorcycle from their possession on the Indo-Pak border in Punjab on February 7 (today), reports
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The Border Security Force (BSF) killed four persons, including two Pakistani intruders, and recovered 10 kilogram of heroin, two pistols and a motorcycle from their possession on the Indo-Pak border in Punjab on February 7 (today), reports The Times of India. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of BSF RK Thapa said that besides the Pakistani intruders, two Indian nationals were also gunned down. The BSF personnel belonging to 191 battalion spotted some movement near the Mehndipur border outpost in Ferozepur sector at about 4.40am and opened fire, Thapa said. One of the intruders is believed to have fled back to the Pakistan side, the DIG added.
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February - 7 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has claimed the Police was trying to revive a "Salwa Judum" (anti-Maoist vigilante force) like movement in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh by backing few people to organise rallies and protests
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has claimed the Police was trying to revive a "Salwa Judum" (anti-Maoist vigilante force) like movement in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh by backing few people to organise rallies and protests against the Maoists in the region, reports The Times of India. The Maoists have warned retaliatory peoples' action against what they described as "Salwa Judum-II". In pamphlets circulated in different parts of Bastar region, the State and the Police had floated different outfits in the name of Bastar Vikas Sangharsh Samiti (Bastar Development Struggle Forum) and Samajik Ekta Manch (Social Unity Forum) to organise rallies and protests against the revolutionary movement. It said the Police unleashed propaganda that it would observe this year as "Mission 2016" to eliminate the Maoists. The Maoists maintained that those were now in the forefront of such rallies and protests were also part of controversial Salwa Judum, an anti-naxalite movement that took place in Bastar between 2005 and 2008.
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February - 7 
The formal surrender ceremony of the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, who had entered into official agreement with the government in December 18, 2015, may take place within a week, reports The Shillong Times on February
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The formal surrender ceremony of the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, who had entered into official agreement with the government in December 18, 2015, may take place within a week, reports The Shillong Times on February 8. A senior government official said that while the construction of housing units to rehabilitate the UALA cadres, numbering less than 70, is going on in full swing on the premises of Baljek Airport in Tura in West Garo Hills District, the formal surrender ceremony is expected within a week. As per the “Agreed Text of Settlement” signed between the State government and UALA, the cadres will abide by the ground rules framed for the conduct while staying in the designated camp. As per the agreement, UALA will bring genuine cadres of the outfit at the designated camps along with weapons in their possessions and disband the organization.
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February - 7 
The State Government has written to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) asking the latter to facilitate formal deportation of suspected Myanmarese nationals, currently lodged in the detention camps of Assam, through diplomatic channels, reports
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The State Government has written to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) asking the latter to facilitate formal deportation of suspected Myanmarese nationals, currently lodged in the detention camps of Assam, through diplomatic channels, reports Nagaland Post on February 8. The letter, written by the Home Department at Dispur, has also requested the UMHA to pursue the matter with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) so that the nationality of the Myanmarese nationals, caught in Assam from time to time, can be cross-checked after which the process could be started. Sources stated that the MEA had already taken up the matter with its counterpart in the neighbouring country. In the letter to the UMHA, the Home Department had sent a list of 28 Myanmarese nationals, which also comprises Rohingya Muslims who had fled the neighbouring country fearing their lives. These also include women and children, official sources said. The 28 Myanmar nationals, who were lodged in the detention camps situated in Goalpara, Kokrajhar and Silchar after their arrest, are now being shifted to the new detention camp in Tezpur. The State has six detention camps, including one each in Dibrugarh and Jorhat.
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February - 7 
The two Policemen, who were arrested along with two other accomplices for allegedly extorting money at gunpoint in Chumukedima in Dimapur District on February 7, 2016, were suspended, reports Morung Express. The two Policemen were identified as
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The two Policemen, who were arrested along with two other accomplices for allegedly extorting money at gunpoint in Chumukedima in Dimapur District on February 7, 2016, were suspended, reports Morung Express. The two Policemen were identified as Constable Vesazo Chuzho, District Executive Force (DEF) Kohima and Constable Meyiwapang, DEF Dimapur. The other two accomplices were identified as Kamei Gangmei, and Yangkhumse Sangtam. All four have been arrested and are now under Police custody. Police further informed that the two others arrested are cadres of Naga Political Groups (NPG).
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February - 7 
Though the friendship bond between Tripura and Bangladesh is strong, attempts are on to 'poison' the relationship, said Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on February 7, reports Tripurainfo. While speaking at book launching programme at S
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Though the friendship bond between Tripura and Bangladesh is strong, attempts are on to 'poison' the relationship, said Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on February 7, reports Tripurainfo. While speaking at book launching programme at Sukanta Academy Agartala, Sarkar criticized veteran leader and working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Pravin Togadia for trying to inject 'poison' through communal statements."Togadia can be a great leader, but he cannot make comments on rising illegal immigration from Bangladesh and conducting DNA test of the Muslim community who are living in the country illegally. His statements may create unrest in the state. However, the people here would not make it happen," Sarkar said.
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February - 7 
Three persons were injured in an explosion at Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora District on February 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The explosive was lying under the debris of the house that was razed to rubble by Security Forces (SFs)
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Three persons were injured in an explosion at Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora District on February 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The explosive was lying under the debris of the house that was razed to rubble by Security Forces (SFs) three days ago. Police said the three persons sustained injuries when the grenade lying in debris of a house went off. On February 4, three Pakistani militants were killed in a gunfight at Hajin with SFs.
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February - 7 
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) proctor Prof. Bilakshan Ravidas and two others were detained by the Bhagalpur District police on February 7 for their suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links, reports The Times of Ind
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Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) proctor Prof. Bilakshan Ravidas and two others were detained by the Bhagalpur District police on February 7 for their suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links, reports The Times of India. The other two detained were part-time teacher at Murarka College (a constituent unit of TMBU) in Sultanganj block, Kapildev Mandal, and a Grade IV employee of Welfare Hostel number-II of the TMBU, Arjun Paswan. However, after their interrogation for over three hours, they were released with the rider that they would cooperate with the Police in further interrogation. Police raided Ravidas's residence at Sarai in Bhagalpur after a youth from Belhar in Banka District, Ghanshyam alias Ghoghan Da, was arrested for alleged Maoist links on February 7 morning. A pistol, mobile phone and Maoist literature were allegedly seized from Ghanshyam's possession. Ravidas is a history teacher and Head of the Department of the postgraduate department of Ambedkar Thought and Social Work in the University. He is also the Superintendent of the 'Welfare Hostel number-II'. A Police source said, "The detained youth revealed that Ravidas and two others had links with Maoists and that he was in close contact with them. He was taken to Ravidas's residence." Police also searched the rooms of the Hostel Superintendent and where Mandal used to stay temporarily. After the news of Ravidas's detention, a group of TMBU students gheraoed the University Police Station in the evening following which he was shifted to some unknown place for further interrogation before the Police released him and the other two from the university.
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February - 7 
Two Policemen were among four persons were arrested while allegedly trying to extort money at gunpoint, in Chumukedima area in Dimapur District on February 7, reports Nagaland Post. According to a report, some youths of Chumukedima, had overpowe
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Two Policemen were among four persons were arrested while allegedly trying to extort money at gunpoint, in Chumukedima area in Dimapur District on February 7, reports Nagaland Post. According to a report, some youths of Chumukedima, had overpowered the four extortionists when they went to extort money from a sand dealer on Sunday (February 7) morning. The four were physically overpowered and later handed over to Police. A .38 revolver and .22 pistol were also recovered along with around 12 live rounds from the gang members besides various Identity Cards and mobile phones. The sources disclosed that one Police man belonged to Dimapur District Executive Force (DEF) and the other to Kohima DEF. The identities of the other two were also being ascertained. Extortion has become rampant in Dimapur and along the NH 29 by all shades and hues of armed outfits and gangsters, report added.
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February - 7 
A constable of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), identified as Muhammed Ali Khanzada, was found dead in a car parked on Lyari Expressway in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 7, reports Dawn. Superintendent of Police (SP)
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A constable of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), identified as Muhammed Ali Khanzada, was found dead in a car parked on Lyari Expressway in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 7, reports Dawn. Superintendent of Police (SP)-Jamshed Dr Fahad Ahmed said that it appeared that Khanzada was killed somewhere else and later the car and his body were abandoned at the expressway.
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February - 7 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during an encounter on Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta on February 7, reports Dawn.
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during an encounter on Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta on February 7, reports Dawn.
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February - 7 
Police detained 35 suspects during raids on Sariab Road and in surrounding areas on February 7, reports Dawn.
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Police detained 35 suspects during raids on Sariab Road and in surrounding areas on February 7, reports Dawn.
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February - 7 
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to investigate January 2, 2016, terror attack on an Indian airbase in Pathankot (Punjab), concluded that there is no substantive evidence to suggest Maulana Masood
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to investigate January 2, 2016, terror attack on an Indian airbase in Pathankot (Punjab), concluded that there is no substantive evidence to suggest Maulana Masood Azhar, the head of the Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militant group, ordered or masterminded the assault, reports The Express Tribune. According to media reports based on information from officials privy to the SIT investigations, Pakistani authorities have conveyed to New Delhi that there was no substantial evidence that could prove the involvement of Maulana Azhar in the Pathankot assault.The SIT informed the civil and military leadership that the Indian evidence was insufficient to implicate Maulana Azhar. The SIT has sought further information from India, which it refused to share. However, the team did not rule out involvement of some low cadre members of the JeM, saying that too could be established only if New Delhi shared the information they have asked for.
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February - 7 
The death toll from February 6, 2016, suicide attack in Quetta reached 12 as two more wounded persons succumbed to their injuries on February 7, reports Daily Times. Earlier it was reported that 10 persons were killed and 40 others were inj
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The death toll from February 6, 2016, suicide attack in Quetta reached 12 as two more wounded persons succumbed to their injuries on February 7, reports Daily Times. Earlier it was reported that 10 persons were killed and 40 others were injured in the attack.
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February - 7 
Citing symptoms of danger for the coming years, the TRC on February 7 warned the Government and the political leadership that national stakeholders will lose control of the conflict-era cases and face international intrusion if the commission is not
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Citing symptoms of danger for the coming years, the TRC on February 7 warned the Government and the political leadership that national stakeholders will lose control of the conflict-era cases and face international intrusion if the commission is not extended support on time, reports Republica. Surya Kiran Gurung, chairman of TRC, while speaking of the challenges faced by the commission and also the progress made since its formation said "If the government and related stakeholders are not sensitive and serious about the issue, several conflict-era cases will become internationalized just like the case of Colonel Kumar Lama, once war-torn countries like South Africa, Sierra Leone, Chile, Cambodia, Peru, East Timor, Nigeria and Mozambique had to undergo bitter experiences while sorting out war-time crimes even though powerful commissions were formed for the purpose.”
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February - 7 
Federal Inclusive Madhesi Alliance (FIMA) issued a press release holding the UDMF responsible for the setback the ongoing Madhes agitation suffered recently, reports The Himalayan Times on February 8. The alliance said it had made efforts f
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Federal Inclusive Madhesi Alliance (FIMA) issued a press release holding the UDMF responsible for the setback the ongoing Madhes agitation suffered recently, reports The Himalayan Times on February 8. The alliance said it had made efforts from the very beginning of the agitation to form a grand alliance of agitating forces so as to make the agitation a success, but it failed in its efforts due to the arrogance of UDMF.
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February - 7 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while receiving the annual interim reports presented by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on February 7 told the TRC and the CIEDP to
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while receiving the annual interim reports presented by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on February 7 told the TRC and the CIEDP to perform their duties notwithstanding undue pressure, reports The Himalayan Times. The Prime Minister said that the TRC would not be able to find the facts and figures under pressure. Stating that many complex tasks have moved ahead via peace process, the Prime Minister directed the Commissions to make their works balanced and practical. Likewise, the Prime Minister assured the CIEDP that the Government would help it to make conducive environment for its attempts to find disappeared persons.
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February - 7 
Freedom fighter Mugamad Abul Kalam, a regional organiser of Liberation War on February 7 filed a case against 25 persons including a sitting Jatiya Party (JP) Member of Parliament (MP) for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War,
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Freedom fighter Mugamad Abul Kalam, a regional organiser of Liberation War on February 7 filed a case against 25 persons including a sitting Jatiya Party (JP) Member of Parliament (MP) for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports New Age. The accused include JP MP from Trishal MA Abdul Hannan, former JP MP from the same constituency Anisur Rahman Manik. Abul Kalam filed the case with the court of Mymensingh Senior Judicial Magistrate -3 for the accused people’s involvement in committing murders of several persons in Kalirbazar and Kanihari areas under Trishal in Mymensingh District on April 21, 1971. The accused persons were allegedly linked with anti-Liberation parties like – Muslim League, Islami Chhatra Sangha and Nezami Islami. Mymensingh Senior Judicial Magistrate -3, accepting the case, sent it to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for investigation.
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February - 7 
Nation (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, who was touring Jaffna District on February 7, said that the charges leveled against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) prisoners should be resolved through the court and
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Nation (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, who was touring Jaffna District on February 7, said that the charges leveled against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) prisoners should be resolved through the court and it is a responsibility of the Sri Lankan Government, reports Colombo Page. He made this remark in response to a request made by the Northern Province Chief Minister C. V. Wigneswaran asking the UN to intervene and release the LTTE suspects in remand custody.
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February - 8 
34 CPI-Maoist cadres, including a few of their supporters, surrendered in Narayanpur District, reports The Pioneer on February 9. They were active in Benur and Kiskod area of the District as Local Operating Squad members, Additional Superin
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34 CPI-Maoist cadres, including a few of their supporters, surrendered in Narayanpur District, reports The Pioneer on February 9. They were active in Benur and Kiskod area of the District as Local Operating Squad members, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Narayanpur, O.P. Sharma said.
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February - 8 
A ‘platoon commander’ of the I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Uday Narzary alias N. Khilikhang (30), wanted for the Adivasi massacre of December 23, 20
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A ‘platoon commander’ of the I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Uday Narzary alias N. Khilikhang (30), wanted for the Adivasi massacre of December 23, 2014, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Chirang District of lower Assam, reports The Telegraph. An AK-56 rifle with a magazine and INR 31,000 were recovered from the slain militant. Chirang Superintendent of Police (SP) Ranjan Bhuyan said Narzary, who hails from Bengtol in Chirang District, was also involved in extortions and abductions. "He had joined NDFB (S) in 2010 and was a member of the outfit's 35th batch. He had undergone training in use of arms and explosives in Myanmar," the Police officer added.Narzary's killing is being seen as a major success for the SFs, who have been carrying out relentless operations against the NDFB-IKS since the outfit killed more than 65 Adivasi villagers in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur Districts in December 2014. A source said 25 cadres of the outfit have been killed and about 600 of its members and linkmen arrested in the operation. However, about 25 to 30 militants, including top leaders G. Bidai and K. Batha, are still at large.
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February - 8 
A body representing Sufi-Sunni Muslims, All India Tanzeem Ulema-E-Islam (AITUI) on February 8 claimed that dreaded terror outfit Islamic State (IS/ISIS) is “active” in the country under “different names” and sought a ban
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A body representing Sufi-Sunni Muslims, All India Tanzeem Ulema-E-Islam (AITUI) on February 8 claimed that dreaded terror outfit Islamic State (IS/ISIS) is “active” in the country under “different names” and sought a ban on fronts representing such groups to prevent threats to national security, reports Free Press Journal. The comments by the AITUI came against the backdrop of remarks by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on December 27 that ISIS has not been able to “establish its roots” in the country due to the family values of Indian culture. The AITUI also made a strong pitch for the “critical examination” of Islamic studies imparted across varsities in the country and sought to promote Sufi content to remove “extremist influence” on youth.
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February - 8 
A Maoist cadre identified as Kishore (27) was arrested from Katgaon village under Partapur Police Station limits of Sukma District.
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A Maoist cadre identified as Kishore (27) was arrested from Katgaon village under Partapur Police Station limits of Sukma District.
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February - 8 
A powerful landmine was recovered by the security personnel during a search operation on Pratappur-Gajwa main road under Pratappur Police Station area in Chatra District on February 8, reports The Business Standard.
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A powerful landmine was recovered by the security personnel during a search operation on Pratappur-Gajwa main road under Pratappur Police Station area in Chatra District on February 8, reports The Business Standard.
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February - 8 
David Coleman Headley, who was convicted of the 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks, on February 8 began his deposition before a Mumbai court through video conference, reports India Today. Headley turned approver in the
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David Coleman Headley, who was convicted of the 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks, on February 8 began his deposition before a Mumbai court through video conference, reports India Today. Headley turned approver in the case in December 2015.Headley said in his video conference deposition before the Mumbai Court: "I was a true follower of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). My 7 visits to India were directly from Pakistan and 1 from UAE. Sajid Mir (LeT) asked me to take general video of Mumbai city. After receiving new passport I visited India 8 times, out of 8 times I visited Mumbai 7 times. Sajid Mir (LeT) specified object of his intention before my first visit to India. Sajid Mir (LeT) wanted me to set up some business or office in India. I changed my name from Dawood Gilani to David Headley in 2006 so that I could enter India. I wanted to enter India with an American name. After I changed my name, within few weeks I visited Pakistan. I disclosed this information to my colleague Sajid Mir of LeT. After 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks I visited India on 7th March 2009 from Lahore to Delhi. All details except place of birth, date of birth, mother's nationality and passport number, were incorrect in my visa application."A day before his deposition, Headley reportedly confessed that the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks were masterminded by LeT and also had the approval of Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI). He further confessed he was provided financial support by ISI for recce of Mumbai. Besides, he also recced Vice-President's residence, India Gate and CBI office in New Delhi before the 2008 terror attacks were executed.
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February - 8 
In a joint operation, troops of Assam Rifles (AR) and Police arrested a cadre of Naga National Council (NNC-NA), identified as ‘deputy kilonser’ Kivika Awomi along with .22 pistol magazine and eleven live rounds and a large number of incr
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In a joint operation, troops of Assam Rifles (AR) and Police arrested a cadre of Naga National Council (NNC-NA), identified as ‘deputy kilonser’ Kivika Awomi along with .22 pistol magazine and eleven live rounds and a large number of incrementing documents from Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post on February 9.
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February - 8 
Manipur People's Army (MPA), the military wing of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), said a final settlement with the NSCN-IM should be confined to Nagaland only and any attempt to harm Manipur's territorial interests would be opposed,
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Manipur People's Army (MPA), the military wing of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), said a final settlement with the NSCN-IM should be confined to Nagaland only and any attempt to harm Manipur's territorial interests would be opposed, reports The Telegraph on February 9. "A settlement with the NSCN (I-M) should be within the confines of Nagaland only," Kh. Pambei, chairman of military affairs committee of the MPA, said in a statement issued in connection with the outfit's 29th raising day on February 9. Stating that Manipur should be kept out of the settlement, Pambei said any attempt by the Centre against the wishes of the people of Manipur would be opposed.
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February - 8 
Office of the Crime Suspension Department (CSD), Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on February 8 informed that it will begin to observe and conduct raids on all forms of “criminal activities” in Dimap
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Office of the Crime Suspension Department (CSD), Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on February 8 informed that it will begin to observe and conduct raids on all forms of “criminal activities” in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. A press release from CSD Secretary, Khekuto Jakhalu said that the main objective of the mission is to drive out all forms of illegal businesses in Dimapur. “The business system has been running under the influence of heavy weight backgrounds and also so called respective markets union,” it stated.
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February - 8 
Security Force (SF) personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire in Gundia Reserve Forest area of Kalahandi District on February 8, leading to the recovery of Maoist literature and some other items from their camp,
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Security Force (SF) personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire in Gundia Reserve Forest area of Kalahandi District on February 8, leading to the recovery of Maoist literature and some other items from their camp, reports The New Indian Express. However, Odisha State Committee ‘secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist Balakrishna alias Modem alias Manoj, who was leading nearly 25 cadres and operating a camp in the area, managed to escape. He carries a reward of INR 2.5 million on his head, said Kalahandi Superintendent of Police (SP) Brijesh Ray. The SP further said after getting intelligence input about armed Maoists moving in Manaska, Panchkul, Kankaruan and Baghnakhi villages in the reserve forest under Bhawanipatna Sadar blocks, three groups of Special Operation group (SOG) were engaged in combing operation in the area from February 6. On February 8, when the Maoists opened fire, the SOG troopers retaliated following which the Maoists escaped into the forest.
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February - 8 
The anti-extortion cell team arrested a woman on February 8, in Navi Mumbai for possessing INR 2,96,000, which was allegedly meant for circulation, reports The Times of India. She has been remanded in Police custody till February 15. Senior Insp
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The anti-extortion cell team arrested a woman on February 8, in Navi Mumbai for possessing INR 2,96,000, which was allegedly meant for circulation, reports The Times of India. She has been remanded in Police custody till February 15. Senior Inspector Rajan Jagtap said that the accused woman, Usha Anil Rathod (32), is tight-lipped about the names of others involved.
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February - 8 
The Police detained Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik and other senior leaders in Srinagar on February 8, to deal with the shutdown called by the separatists to mark the death anniversaries of Parliament attack c
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The Police detained Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik and other senior leaders in Srinagar on February 8, to deal with the shutdown called by the separatists to mark the death anniversaries of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru and JKLF founder Maqbool Bhat on February 9 and 11, reports The Hindu. The detained leaders were presented before a magistrate, who remanded them in judicial custody for seven days. The JLKF planned to take out a protest march on the two days. Sources said banners and posters depicting Bhat, who was hanged in 1984, and Guru, executed in 2013, has been printed in large numbers by the separatist groups.
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February - 8 
The state government has sent feelers to initiate talks with the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, an official source said on February 8, reports The Shillong Times. The source said that during the last meeting of the Meghalaya Hom
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The state government has sent feelers to initiate talks with the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, an official source said on February 8, reports The Shillong Times. The source said that during the last meeting of the Meghalaya Home Minister Roshan Warjri with the Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh in 2015, the issue of talks with GNLA and other militant groups was raised. The source added that the stand of the UHM was clear that the state can go ahead inviting the militant outfits for talks. Following this, the state government has sent feelers to GNLA, but the reply from the outfit is awaited, the source added. Earlier, the state government had sent feelers to Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), but the militant outfit is yet to respond to the talks offer.
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February - 8 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) which has been fighting against the Islamic State (IS/ISIS) warned that India is not immune to the threat from the Sunni radical group, reports One India on February 9. This has been stated by the UAE's Mi
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) which has been fighting against the Islamic State (IS/ISIS) warned that India is not immune to the threat from the Sunni radical group, reports One India on February 9. This has been stated by the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash in a TV interview ahead of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to India. "This is a long-term threat we need to cooperate, need to have zero tolerance. There are no grey areas, we need to tackle this threat and nobody is immune. If you think you are immune, you are going to be negligent and you are going to be hit. Everybody... whether India or the UAE," said Gargash.
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February - 8 
Three Maoists were arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Bhusaras village under Gadiras Police Station limits of Sukma District, reports The Hindu. The arrested trio was identified as Sodhi Joga (28), Madkami Joga
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Three Maoists were arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Bhusaras village under Gadiras Police Station limits of Sukma District, reports The Hindu. The arrested trio was identified as Sodhi Joga (28), Madkami Joga (30) and Madvi Deva (25).
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February - 8 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested in Dantewada District on February 8, reports The Hindu. Of them, Shyam Lal, who was a Central Regional Command ‘company’ III member of Maoists
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested in Dantewada District on February 8, reports The Hindu. Of them, Shyam Lal, who was a Central Regional Command ‘company’ III member of Maoists was rounded up from the forests in Faraspal Police Station area by a joint team of District Reserve Group (DRG) and a squad of local Police. The woman Maoist, identified as Shanti, a member of military company no. 1, was arrested from her native place Masapara under Bhansi Police Station limits, when she had come there to meet her family members. Both, Lal and Shanti, carried head money of INR 800,000 each on their heads.
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February - 8 
A Shia elder was shot dead while his son escaped unhurt in an attack near the Kohati Gate area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on February 8, reports The News. Locals said Malik Iftikhar Ali along with his son Hasnain was on the way i
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A Shia elder was shot dead while his son escaped unhurt in an attack near the Kohati Gate area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on February 8, reports The News. Locals said Malik Iftikhar Ali along with his son Hasnain was on the way in Kohati Gate when armed motorcyclists opened fire on them. Iftikhar Ali died on the spot while his son remained unharmed in the attack.
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February - 8 
According to official documents, some 625 militants have already surrendered before the state in the past six months started under the reconciliation process of National Action Plan (NAP), reports The Express Tribune on February 8 (today).
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According to official documents, some 625 militants have already surrendered before the state in the past six months started under the reconciliation process of National Action Plan (NAP), reports The Express Tribune on February 8 (today). Negotiations are currently under way with 125 insurgents in Balochistan over their possible surrender of weapons. Militants who give up violence have been offered cash support and jobs to help them lead a violence-free life. Balochistan Home Secretary Akbar Durrani said that the Provincial Government was committed to its reconciliation policy and the militants who have already surrendered were being rehabilitated. Under the scheme, each pardoned militant would be awarded PKR 500,000 in installments besides getting the compensation for his guns.
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February - 8 
At least two persons were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Havid area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 8, reports Dawn. According to Station House Officer of Havid Police Station, Rizwan, the IE
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At least two persons were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Havid area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 8, reports Dawn. According to Station House Officer of Havid Police Station, Rizwan, the IED went off in front of a shop as a shopkeeper was about to open the door. The shopkeeper, Dilnawaz, and a rickshaw driver were killed on the spot.
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February - 8 
The Czech Government paid USD six million in ransom in March 2015 to secure the release of two women, Czech psychology students Hana Humpalova (24) and Antonie Chrastecka (24), kidnapped in Balochistan in March 2013, reports Daily Times. Accordi
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The Czech Government paid USD six million in ransom in March 2015 to secure the release of two women, Czech psychology students Hana Humpalova (24) and Antonie Chrastecka (24), kidnapped in Balochistan in March 2013, reports Daily Times. According to details, the women had entered from Iran as tourists and were escorted into Pakistan by a tribal Policeman. In a video released shortly after their kidnapping, the two young women had pleaded for the release of Aafia Siddiqui, jailed in 2010 in the United States. After two years in captivity, Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka announced the women’s release and return to Prague on March 28, 2015.They both said they did not know who abducted them, because nobody introduced themselves or gave them any explanation for the kidnapping. Negotiations with the kidnappers on the payment of a ransom were carried out by the Czech state’s Security Council. “The talks weren’t easy, but in the end, none of us wanted to assume responsibility for the death of two young girls,” said an unnamed official involved in negotiations. “The decision to hand over the ransom was taken unanimously,” the source added.
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February - 8 
Two suspected militants were killed in an exchange of fire during an operation launched by Frontier Corps in Zhob District on February 8, reports Dawn. Two submachine-guns and two hand-grenades were recovered from their possession.
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Two suspected militants were killed in an exchange of fire during an operation launched by Frontier Corps in Zhob District on February 8, reports Dawn. Two submachine-guns and two hand-grenades were recovered from their possession.
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February - 8 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel on February 8 urged the agitating UDMF to keep away from violent activities, saying that such activities wouldn’t help with the task of constitut
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel on February 8 urged the agitating UDMF to keep away from violent activities, saying that such activities wouldn’t help with the task of constitution amendment, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “There might be some issues that the agitating parties aren’t satisfied with, but violence in no way helps address such issues, as the undesired provisions can be changed through the legitimate process of constitution amendment.”
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February - 8 
Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) at an informal meeting of the chiefs of its constituents on February 8 decided to lift border blockade, put off its general strike and allow Government offices to open for the time being, keeping in mind country
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Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) at an informal meeting of the chiefs of its constituents on February 8 decided to lift border blockade, put off its general strike and allow Government offices to open for the time being, keeping in mind country’s problems, people’s needs and their suggestions, reports The Himalayan Times. The front also decided to expand its protest programmes in Madhes/Tharuhat, Kathmandu and other parts of the country. The UDMF also decided to induct other like-minded parties and alliances into the front.
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February - 8 
In a survey conducted at the end of January by Bangla Tribune on the completion of two years in office by the current Government, more than 71% agree that terrorism is a major threat for the country, reports Dhaka Reports on February 9. But
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In a survey conducted at the end of January by Bangla Tribune on the completion of two years in office by the current Government, more than 71% agree that terrorism is a major threat for the country, reports Dhaka Reports on February 9. But only 13.8% believe that it is the most important issue in the country that needs immediate addressing. Nationwide, people felt eliminating terrorism was the fourth most important issue for the government, behind political stability, holding national elections, and economic development. A total of 4,950 people were interviewed one-to-one from across the country for the poll.
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February - 8 
Police arrested a leader of JeI from Choumohani area in Dupchanchia sub-District of Bogra District on sabotage charges on February 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Delwar Hossain Delu (45).
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Police arrested a leader of JeI from Choumohani area in Dupchanchia sub-District of Bogra District on sabotage charges on February 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Delwar Hossain Delu (45).
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February - 9 
A Delhi Court on February 9 extended the Police remand of three alleged Islamic State (IS) sympathisers for 10 more days, The Hindu. They were deported from the UAE last month. Earlier, on January 30, 2016, the court had sent them to the Nationa
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A Delhi Court on February 9 extended the Police remand of three alleged Islamic State (IS) sympathisers for 10 more days, The Hindu. They were deported from the UAE last month. Earlier, on January 30, 2016, the court had sent them to the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) custody for 10 days. The investigating agency alleged that the accused, Adnan Hussain, Mohammad Farhan and Sheikh Azhar Al Islam, hailing from Karnataka, Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir respectively were allegedly on a mission to carry out terror attacks in India and some other countries.
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February - 9 
A team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and CRPF personnel arrested a suspected Maoist, identified as Hemla Jaggu (22), from the jungles of Minpa under Chintagufa Police Station limits of Sukma District.
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A team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and CRPF personnel arrested a suspected Maoist, identified as Hemla Jaggu (22), from the jungles of Minpa under Chintagufa Police Station limits of Sukma District.
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February - 9 
At the closure of his deposition on day two, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley denied being paid either by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) or the LeT for his activity in India, but the National Investigation Agenc
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At the closure of his deposition on day two, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley denied being paid either by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) or the LeT for his activity in India, but the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in its chargesheet stated that he had not just received money from ISI but also high quality Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN).According to the NIA, in or around July 2006, ISI officer Major Iqbal provided USD 25,000 to Headley in Pakistan for the purpose of establishing an immigration office in Mumbai and for travel expenses. Headley was also provided with high quality fake Indian currency for use in India. Headley said he visited Mumbai seven times on recce before the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror (also known as 26/11) attack. He said that he came to Mumbai for the first time on September 14, 2006 and later on February 21, 2007.
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February - 9 
Crime Branch officials unearthed a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) printing and distribution racket in Surat District on February 9, reports The Times of India. Six persons, identified as, Pradeep Thakkar, Lalji Puraniya, Hitesh Mer, Vish
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Crime Branch officials unearthed a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) printing and distribution racket in Surat District on February 9, reports The Times of India. Six persons, identified as, Pradeep Thakkar, Lalji Puraniya, Hitesh Mer, Vishal Puraniya, Chetan Moradiya and Ghanshyam Sakariya, were arrested for running the racket. Police recovered total 540 FICN each of INR 100 denomination from their possession.
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February - 9 
During the hearing at a special court in the capital, the NIA declared that the accused were responsible for opening and handling at least 98 accounts on Facebook, reports dnaindia.com. According to the investigating agency, during the cust
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During the hearing at a special court in the capital, the NIA declared that the accused were responsible for opening and handling at least 98 accounts on Facebook, reports dnaindia.com. According to the investigating agency, during the custodial interrogation, the suspects supposedly revealed that are "active supporters" of the IS. They claimed that they were in "close contact with several members of the IS and confessed to a larger conspiracy" to identify, promote and recruit persons to further their ideology.
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February - 9 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madvi Deva (22), Kavasi Somu (23), Madvi Soma (25), Madvi Handa (27) and Madkam Hunga (32), were arrested during an operation carried out by a joint contingent of 195th, 230th ba
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madvi Deva (22), Kavasi Somu (23), Madvi Soma (25), Madvi Handa (27) and Madkam Hunga (32), were arrested during an operation carried out by a joint contingent of 195th, 230th battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police near Chhotemurki village under Gadiras Police Station limits of Sukma District, reports PTI on February 10.
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February - 9 
Four Maoist "sympathisers" were arrested for their alleged involvement in torching of vehicles and digging of roads in Dantewada District on February 9, reportsPTI. The alleged Maoist sympathisers were identified as Histaram Bhogami, Budhra
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Four Maoist "sympathisers" were arrested for their alleged involvement in torching of vehicles and digging of roads in Dantewada District on February 9, reportsPTI. The alleged Maoist sympathisers were identified as Histaram Bhogami, Budhram Bhogami, Malla Midiyami and Gagru Bhaskar.
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February - 9 
Police investigation revealed that the accused used to print the fake currency notes on computer printer and the notes were designed on computer. The accused have designed the notes and printed it in a manner that it was difficult to identify, Police
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Police investigation revealed that the accused used to print the fake currency notes on computer printer and the notes were designed on computer. The accused have designed the notes and printed it in a manner that it was difficult to identify, Police informed. Police will produce the accused in court in evening to seek their custody for further investigation.
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February - 9 
Security Force (SF) personnel found two country-made guns and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature after an exchange of fire with Maoists in the forest of Serengdag in Lohardaga District, reports The Telegraph on February
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Security Force (SF) personnel found two country-made guns and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature after an exchange of fire with Maoists in the forest of Serengdag in Lohardaga District, reports The Telegraph on February 10.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one person, identified as Hitesh Roy, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 17,000 from Amguri in Sivasagar District on February 9, reportsThe Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one person, identified as Hitesh Roy, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 17,000 from Amguri in Sivasagar District on February 9, reportsThe Telegraph.
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February - 9 
Testifying before a Mumbai court for the second day today (February 9), Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley said Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) had planned to attack Indian defence scientists at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai and that he was ask
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Testifying before a Mumbai court for the second day today (February 9), Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley said Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) had planned to attack Indian defence scientists at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai and that he was asked by Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) to recruit Indian Army men to spy for them, reports The Indian Express. He also said that the LeT group as a whole was responsible for the terror attacks in India, and it can be speculated that all orders came from its top commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi. Continuing to spill the beans, Headley said, “I met Major Iqbal of ISI in Lahore in early 2006. He asked me to gather military intelligence from India and also try to recruit someone from the Indian military to spy. I told Major Iqbal that I would do as he asked.”He also revealed that, “In November, December 2007, the LeT held a meeting in Muzaffarabad which was attended by (Headley’s handler in the outfit) Sajid Mir and one Abu Kahsa. In this meeting it was decided that terror attacks would be conducted in Mumbai.” “The task of conducting recce of Taj Hotel in Mumbai was assigned to me. They (Sajid and Kahsa) had some information that there was going to be a meeting of Indian defence scientists at the conference hall in Taj Hotel. They wanted to plan an attack at that time,” Headley revealed. “They also made a mock (dummy) of the Taj Hotel. However, the meeting of the scientists was cancelled,” he said, adding that prior to November 2007, the place was not decided where terror attacks would be conducted in India.First Post adds that, elaborating on terror groups, Headley said that LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) are all allies of United Jihad Council (UJC) working in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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February - 9 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Bagli in South West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya in a special operation, on February 9, arrested four Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Pollas Sangma (25), Sajol Sangma (22) Roma Sangma (30)
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Bagli in South West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya in a special operation, on February 9, arrested four Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Pollas Sangma (25), Sajol Sangma (22) Roma Sangma (30) and Krishon Sangma while they were infiltrating from Bangladesh into Indian Territory, reports The Sentinel. All Bangladeshi nationals are residents of Ramnathpur in Netrakona District of Bangladesh.
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February - 9 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have set ablaze a tractor in Gaya District on February 9, reports news.biharprabha.com. At least five Maoists barged into a brick kiln and torched a tractor after its owner failed to pay IN
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have set ablaze a tractor in Gaya District on February 9, reports news.biharprabha.com. At least five Maoists barged into a brick kiln and torched a tractor after its owner failed to pay INR 100,000 as “levy”. The kiln owner said that INR 25, 000 was paid monthly to the Maoists until last two months when they started demanding INR 100,000.
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February - 9 
The Garo Students Union (GSU) and North Garo Hills Vigilance Forum on February 9 expressed confidence in the Government's intention to hold parleys with rebel outfits of Garo hills, reports The Telegraph. In a statement, the General Secretar
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The Garo Students Union (GSU) and North Garo Hills Vigilance Forum on February 9 expressed confidence in the Government's intention to hold parleys with rebel outfits of Garo hills, reports The Telegraph. In a statement, the General Secretary of GSU, North Garo Hills unit, Wilness Marak, said, "The effort of the government is in the interest of the people of Garo hills. The fact that the government has sent feelers through various agencies to the outfits is an indication that the government is taking the matter seriously. We urge the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to take the matter very seriously and come forward."
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February - 9 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on February 9 brushed aside infiltration charges and reiterated that Tripura was free of such problems, reports The Times of India. He alleged that a vested interest group was raising the issue of infiltration
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on February 9 brushed aside infiltration charges and reiterated that Tripura was free of such problems, reports The Times of India. He alleged that a vested interest group was raising the issue of infiltration from the neighbouring country, without foolproof evidence, only to harm the relationship with Bangladesh. Referring to the working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Pravin Togadia, Sarkar said, "This was an attempt to disturb the communal harmony and religious integrity in the bordering state." Tripura does not have any instance or record of migration from Bangladesh, which is evident from the census report, Sarkar said and added that there was no scope of illegal settlement by any foreigner in Tripura as the administration was vigilant over such issues.
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February - 9 
Two militants of the People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M), identified as Babul Momin and (Energy) Momin, were beaten to death by a mob at Rowmari Garopara area under Rongjuli Police Station in Goalpara District on February 9, reports&
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Two militants of the People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M), identified as Babul Momin and (Energy) Momin, were beaten to death by a mob at Rowmari Garopara area under Rongjuli Police Station in Goalpara District on February 9, reports Morung Express. The militant-brother duo were beaten to death by a mob on charge of terrorizing them by demanding extortion money, District Superintendent of Police (SP) Nitul Gogoi said. One of the slain militants Babul Momin was wanted by Police for indulging in anti-social activities and extortion demands, the SP said. Extortion demand letters and the Meghalaya-based PLFM letter pads were recovered from the slain militants.
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February - 9 
Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel posing as suppliers of AK-47 assault rifles have succeeded in arresting a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’, identified as Jitendra aliasTiger, in Si
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Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel posing as suppliers of AK-47 assault rifles have succeeded in arresting a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’, identified as Jitendra aliasTiger, in Simdega District, reports The Times of India on February 10. He belonged to the Aurangabad-Bhojpur sub-zone of the CPI-Maoist. Giving details, STF Superintendent of Police (SP) Shivdeep Lande said "A team of special intelligence group (SIG) of STF went to Simdega posing as suppliers of AK-47 and managed to trap Jitendra alias Tiger. The STF has handed him over to the local Police Station and Bihar Police will take him on transit remand."
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February - 9 
A Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant, identified as Chuthal Magsi, was arrested on February 9 during a raid by Police in Lasi Goth area of Malir Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, for his involvement in an attack on a shrine in Kora
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A Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant, identified as Chuthal Magsi, was arrested on February 9 during a raid by Police in Lasi Goth area of Malir Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, for his involvement in an attack on a shrine in Korangi Industrial Area on September 18, 2015, reports The News. Police recovered a pistol and grenade from his possession. Two of his accomplices, Mir Hazaar Bughti and Bilal Malik, managed to escape.
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February - 9 
A two-judge bench headed by Justice Dost Muhammad Khan also stayed the execution of two other convicts. Notices have been issued to the Attorney General of Pakistan as well as Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch to appear in the court on February 16,
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A two-judge bench headed by Justice Dost Muhammad Khan also stayed the execution of two other convicts. Notices have been issued to the Attorney General of Pakistan as well as Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch to appear in the court on February 16, 2016. The bench observed that military courts should give a reason in their judgment. The Peshawar High Court had rejected the appeals of the four convicts following which their counsel Latif Afridi took up their petitions to the Supreme Court.
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February - 9 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Shareef during a Special Apex Committee meeting of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) held at the local corps headquarters in Peshawar on February 9 said that the State is enter
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Shareef during a Special Apex Committee meeting of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) held at the local corps headquarters in Peshawar on February 9 said that the State is entering the most difficult phase of the military operation against terrorists, reports Daily Times. “After successfully evicting terrorists form their sanctuaries and restoring writ of the state, we are in the most difficult phase of the operation; physically rebuilding the war-damaged areas, resettling of Internally Displaced Persons and eventually establishing an administrative system that focuses on the needs and aspirations of the people,” he said.
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February - 9 
The Supreme Court on February 9 stayed the execution of two suspects, identified as Taj Muhammad and Aliur Rehman, convicted by military courts for facilitating the December 16, 2014, Army Public School attack in Peshawar, reports The Express Tr
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The Supreme Court on February 9 stayed the execution of two suspects, identified as Taj Muhammad and Aliur Rehman, convicted by military courts for facilitating the December 16, 2014, Army Public School attack in Peshawar, reports The Express Tribune.
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February - 9 
Traders’ leader, identified as Haji Abdul Haleem Jan (70), was killed in a targeted attack in his shop located in Qissa Khwani Bazaar of provincial capital Peshawar on February 9, reports The News. “He had received extortion ca
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Traders’ leader, identified as Haji Abdul Haleem Jan (70), was killed in a targeted attack in his shop located in Qissa Khwani Bazaar of provincial capital Peshawar on February 9, reports The News. “He had received extortion calls last year. However, the motive of the killing will be determined after investigation,” Capital City Police Officer Mubarak Zeb said.
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February - 9 
Two sons of a retired Major General Chaudhry Ahmad Khan were abducted from provincial capital Lahore on February 9, reports Dawn. One of them, identified as Hammad (34), was kidnapped from outside his home on Sarfaraz Rafiqui Road and the other
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Two sons of a retired Major General Chaudhry Ahmad Khan were abducted from provincial capital Lahore on February 9, reports Dawn. One of them, identified as Hammad (34), was kidnapped from outside his home on Sarfaraz Rafiqui Road and the other son, identified as Nauman, from his office on Walton Road.
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February - 9 
A court in Moulvibazar District on February 9 sentenced Maruf Ahmed Ishak (22), a militant of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) to seven years rigorous imprisonment in a case for hurling bombs targeting Nawab Bari in Kulaura sub-District
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A court in Moulvibazar District on February 9 sentenced Maruf Ahmed Ishak (22), a militant of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) to seven years rigorous imprisonment in a case for hurling bombs targeting Nawab Bari in Kulaura sub-District on February 2, 2005, reports The Daily Star. The court also fined him BDT 10 thousand.
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February - 9 
Police in overnight drives on February 9 arrested three cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), from different areas of Lohagara sub-District in Chittagong District in connection with cases filed over subvers
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Police in overnight drives on February 9 arrested three cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), from different areas of Lohagara sub-District in Chittagong District in connection with cases filed over subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Selim Uddin (30), Jahedul Islam (29) and Manjurul Alam (28).
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February - 9 
Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein issuing a media statement on February 9 in Colombo at the conclusion of his four-day visit to Sri Lanka said that Sri Lanka must confront and defeat demons of past by creating
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Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein issuing a media statement on February 9 in Colombo at the conclusion of his four-day visit to Sri Lanka said that Sri Lanka must confront and defeat demons of past by creating institutions that work, ensuring accountability, reports Colombo Page. He said "I, for my part, will do all in my power to help that come about, and will continue to offer the services of my Office to accompany Sri Lanka through this very difficult process."
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February - 10 
A Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militant, identified as Yamkholen Touthang (40) of T Tuinom village, was killed by unidentified assailants near KT College under Kangpokpi Police Station in Senapati District on February 10, reports The Shillong T
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A Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militant, identified as Yamkholen Touthang (40) of T Tuinom village, was killed by unidentified assailants near KT College under Kangpokpi Police Station in Senapati District on February 10, reports The Shillong Times. According to a Police source, the body bored a suspected bullet injury mark near the left ear which exited through left eye. KRA is under suspension of operation (SoO) pact with the Government.
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February - 10 
A school teacher, abducted from his home at a remote village in West Khasi Hills District on February 9, was rescued from Nonghawei area and three of his captors were arrested on February 10, reports The Assam Tribune. A search operation was lau
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A school teacher, abducted from his home at a remote village in West Khasi Hills District on February 9, was rescued from Nonghawei area and three of his captors were arrested on February 10, reports The Assam Tribune. A search operation was launched and three abductors were picked up from Malangkona village, Police said.
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February - 10 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters criticizing the Mamata Banerjee Government were recovered by the patrolling Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Salboni area of Jangalmahal region of West Bengal State on February 10
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters criticizing the Mamata Banerjee Government were recovered by the patrolling Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Salboni area of Jangalmahal region of West Bengal State on February 10, pointing to the increased activity of the Maoists in the area, reports The Times of India. The Maoists have sent a warning to Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers as well, asking them to give an undertaking that they will resign from all party posts. This is the third time in two weeks that such posters - 12 of them - were recovered from the area.
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February - 10 
Many negotiations later, it was the attack on the Pathankot airbase (January 2) that finally made authorities in the United States agree to a deposition by 26/11 (November 26, 2008) scout David Coleman Headley before a Mumbai court via video-conferen
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Many negotiations later, it was the attack on the Pathankot airbase (January 2) that finally made authorities in the United States agree to a deposition by 26/11 (November 26, 2008) scout David Coleman Headley before a Mumbai court via video-conference, a senior source in the government claimed February 10, reports Indian Express.As details emerged that the Pathankot terror strike was plotted in Pakistan, US authorities agreed to let Headley give his testimony. The source claimed US intelligence had provided Pathankot-related inputs to India, even sounding an alert about a likely attack. Headley’s account of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hafiz Saeed, the source said, will also impact efforts to fast-track talks between New Delhi and Islamabad. With Headley detailing the role of the Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in providing moral, financial and military support to terrorist organisations such as the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), “the atmosphere will hardly remain conducive for talks with Pakistan,” the source said.
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February - 10 
Meanwhile, the Governor of Nagaland and Assam, P.B. Acharya strongly condemned the killing of a couple in Kiphire on February 6 by some unidentified gunmen, reports Nagaland Post on February 11. The Governor, who is in Delhi to attend the G
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Meanwhile, the Governor of Nagaland and Assam, P.B. Acharya strongly condemned the killing of a couple in Kiphire on February 6 by some unidentified gunmen, reports Nagaland Post on February 11. The Governor, who is in Delhi to attend the Governors conference convened by the President of India, expressed deep shock and dismay at the heinous killing. Acharya asserted that violence had no place in a democracy and added that the Government would take strong measures to prevent further escalation of violence.Also, according to reports, at least 1200 people, including a number of students preparing for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination, have been displaced from Kiphire, Pungro and Shamator in the aftermath of the February 6 murder of a young couple at Shamator area in Tuensang District, reports Morung Express on February 11. In the outrageous shooting incident, a husband-wife couple identified as Alemba and Naro, travelling in a Bolero from Shamator towards Kiphire were gunned down by unidentified assailants. The incident triggered a chain reaction of violence in Kiphire and Shamator towns as mobs went on rampage. An official source said at least 1200 people who fled Kiphire following the shooting incident have taken shelter in Pungro sub-Division. The people were escorted by the Kiphire District administration, Police and Security Forces (SFs) till Pungro jurisdiction. Those who fled to the jungle as violence erupted had to be tracked down by the Police and escorted to safety.
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February - 10 
One person, identified as Pooja was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 12,000 on February 10 in Jharsuguda, reports New Indian Express. As many as 24 FICNs in the denomination of INR 500 were Pooja. During interrogat
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One person, identified as Pooja was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 12,000 on February 10 in Jharsuguda, reports New Indian Express. As many as 24 FICNs in the denomination of INR 500 were Pooja. During interrogation, she admitted that one Sushant Singh has been supplying her fake notes for the last six months.
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February - 10 
Police stopped the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) from taking out a rally in Srinagar on February 10, as the Valley braced for another shutdown on February 11, on the death anniversary of Maqbool Bhat, the co-founder of the separatist grou
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Police stopped the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) from taking out a rally in Srinagar on February 10, as the Valley braced for another shutdown on February 11, on the death anniversary of Maqbool Bhat, the co-founder of the separatist group, reports Daily Excelsior. Scores of JKLF activists were rounded up as they tried to march towards the city centre Lal Chowk, demanding the mortal remains of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, who was hanged in 2013, and Maqbool Bhat, who was hanged in 1984.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Deepak Das (27), from Kachiabari Borogopha in Kokrajhar District on February 10, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Deepak Das (27), from Kachiabari Borogopha in Kokrajhar District on February 10, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 10 
The attempt on the part of the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)-United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) combine to attack the Police personnel in Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District was foiled, following the recovery of Improvised E
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The attempt on the part of the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)-United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) combine to attack the Police personnel in Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District was foiled, following the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and arrest of a person by a joint team of both Assam and Meghalaya Police from Goalpara District of Assam on February 10, reports The Shillong Times. Police sources said that GNLA ‘area commander’ Philiport D Shira and Deputy ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA Drishti Rajakhowa had a plan to target both Meghalaya and Assam Police personnel by placing powerful remote controlled IEDs in three junctions between Resubelpara and Krishnai on January 26 and also after the church function. Police came to know about this development when one Pintu Ch Marak, a former Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) member, who later joined GNLA under Philiport, surrendered before the Police in North Garo Hills District without arms. Based on the revelation of the cadre, one Malsing R Marak was arrested on the outskirts of Resubelpara and three remote controlled IEDs and gelatins sticks were recovered from a house at Kalaring village adjacent to the forest area of Dorenkitip in Assam. Later, all the IEDs were defused by a bomb disposal team of Meghalaya Police.
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February - 10 
the Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Rongra in South Garo Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi National Mohtaj Miya (35) of Phulbari in Netrakona District of Bangladesh, while he was infiltrating from Bangladesh into India on Februar
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the Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed at Rongra in South Garo Hills District arrested one Bangladeshi National Mohtaj Miya (35) of Phulbari in Netrakona District of Bangladesh, while he was infiltrating from Bangladesh into India on February 10, reports The Sentinel. The BSF recovered INR 20,000 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) (denomination 1000 x 1, 500 x 38), Bangladeshi Taka 70 and one mobile with two Bangladeshi SIM from his possession. He revealed that the consignment of FICN was brought from Durgapur in Netrakona for handing over to one Indian FICN racketeer namely Greengton Marak of South Garo Hills.
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February - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated five serial Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts and fired indiscriminately at a team of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) in Bijapur District, reports The Business Standard 
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated five serial Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts and fired indiscriminately at a team of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) in Bijapur District, reports The Business Standard on February 11. No one was injured in the incident. The Maoists exploded landmines between Bodli and Bhairamgarh under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits while a CAF's squad was patrolling in the region to ensure security to the Geedam-Bhopalpatnam road, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) K.L. Dhruv said. Later, during searching, three explosives, one IED weighing 10 kg, were recovered from the spot.
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February - 10 
The Government has set up 1,356 mobile towers in Naxal-Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-hit areas benefiting, thousands and security personnel in remote regions, reports The Hindu on February 11. The towers were installed by the St
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The Government has set up 1,356 mobile towers in Naxal-Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-hit areas benefiting, thousands and security personnel in remote regions, reports The Hindu on February 11. The towers were installed by the State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) as part of an ambitious project to install 2,199 mobile towers in nine LWE-hit States by March, 2016. An additional 175 mobile towers were sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for installation recently. The Government has set up 1,356 mobile towers in Naxal-Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-hit areas benefiting, thousands and security personnel in remote regions, reports The Hindu on February 11. The towers were installed by the State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) as part of an ambitious project to install 2,199 mobile towers in nine LWE-hit States by March, 2016. An additional 175 mobile towers were sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for installation recently. The Government has set up 1,356 mobile towers in Naxal-Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-hit areas benefiting, thousands and security personnel in remote regions, reports The Hindu on February 11. The towers were installed by the State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) as part of an ambitious project to install 2,199 mobile towers in nine LWE-hit States by March, 2016. An additional 175 mobile towers were sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for installation recently.
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February - 10 
The Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on February 10 accused Chairman of Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), Lieutenant General (retired) NK Singh of making a “last ditch” attempt to derail the peace
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The Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on February 10 accused Chairman of Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), Lieutenant General (retired) NK Singh of making a “last ditch” attempt to derail the peace process between the NSCN-IM and Government of India (GoI) and abrogate the ceasefire, reports Morung Express. “The CFMG chairman is trying his level best and making a last ditch effort to sabotage the peace talks and abrogate the ceasefire for his own vested motives”, alleged Kraibo Chawang, the Convenor of Cease Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) of the NSCN-IM at a press briefing at the CFMC office. Chawang said that while GoI representatives and NSCN-IM leaders are in hectic parleys in Delhi and are putting all efforts to hammer a solution to the protracted Naga political issue, at the ground level there are “anti-forces” at work.“I have already written to the GoI to recall the CFMG chairman. If GoI is serious on the peace process, he should be immediately recalled”, Chawang said. He pointed out that right after NK Singh took over as CFMG Chairman, the latter has been creating problems in order to derail the peace process. The CFMC convenor said it was because Singh claimed ceasefire (CF) was confined only to Nagaland state and denied the “fact” that CF was “without territorial” that resulted in loss of lives (both civilians and security personnel) earlier in Ukhrul District of Manipur.
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February - 10 
The Navi Mumbai and Panvel rural Police have started a drive in every village to sensitize both locals and informants to report any suspicious persons or activities, The Times of India reports on February 11. The drive has been initiated af
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The Navi Mumbai and Panvel rural Police have started a drive in every village to sensitize both locals and informants to report any suspicious persons or activities, The Times of India reports on February 11. The drive has been initiated after Islamic State (IS) suspects were reported to have carried out a recce of the Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Raigad District of Maharashtra a few months ago.
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February - 10 
The newly-created Naga outfit, which calls itself Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) and intends to have an armed wing, came forward to challenge Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) as a ‘self-styled champio
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The newly-created Naga outfit, which calls itself Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) and intends to have an armed wing, came forward to challenge Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) as a ‘self-styled champion’ of Naga cause and accused the present Naga leadership of being beset with internal factionalism, egoism and personal quarrels, reports The Times of India on February 11. Founded on January 14, 2016, the ENNG proclaimed R Stephan Naga as its ‘president’, Khongwon Mossang as ‘home minister’, M Saiman as ‘defence minister’ and Kim Juv Ng as ‘foreign minister’. Its armed wing is to be known as the Eastern Naga Independent Army (ENIA). ENNG has declared the areas under its influence - apparently in the Districts of Tirap, Changlang and Longding in Arunachal Pradesh - as 'Peace Zone', with its vision statement saying that no activities, including military and social, that are inimical to the Naga cause would be tolerated there. This peace zone would be defended by ENIA, it said.Agencies believe once the ENNG is able to establish control in Tirap, Changlang and Longding, it will have a direct impact on NSCN-K activities in the area and create difficulties for other Indian insurgent Groups (IIGs) who use this area for infiltration/exfiltration. "This is bound to attract retribution from NSCN (K) and its IIG allies," intelligence agencies have warned.ENNG, in its manifesto and vision statement released to the local media on January 17 and 22, accused the Naga national representatives of destroying Naga solidarity and leading Nagas down the road of bloodshed. "This has deprived the Naga people of economic development and seen imposition of unwarranted extortion and collection of taxes, directly impacting the fabric of Naga society," it said. The newly-formed outfit's manifesto spoke of Naga leadership's failure to come up with a viable solution to the Naga issue despite the revolution spanning 50 years, report added.
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February - 10 
The Times of India on February 10 adds that the Union Cabinet had approved INR 30.46 billion crores for the project nearly three years ago. The States that would benefit from the project include Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, West Benga
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The Times of India on February 10 adds that the Union Cabinet had approved INR 30.46 billion crores for the project nearly three years ago. The States that would benefit from the project include Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal and Maharashtra. In the first phase, the towers were installed in 35 worst LWE-hit States and majority of them in Jharkhand -- around 700 towers, sources said.
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February - 10 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif while addressing the Corps Commander Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi District on February 10 said that terrorists are being funded externally by hostile foreign intelligence agenci
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif while addressing the Corps Commander Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi District on February 10 said that terrorists are being funded externally by hostile foreign intelligence agencies, and their sympathisers at home providing shelter and refuge, reports The Express Tribune. He said that Pakistan had achieved significant successes in operation Zarb-e-Azb, and the war against terror required unified response. The General reiterated that all efforts and resources would be employed to bring about lasting stability and socio-economic revival for prosperity and well-being of displaced people of affected areas.
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February - 10 
One Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), identified as Sultan Mehmood, was killed and another, identified as Constable Shoaib, was injured in an exchange of fire during a raid in the Sajan area of Mardan District on February 10, reports Dawn. Police w
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One Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), identified as Sultan Mehmood, was killed and another, identified as Constable Shoaib, was injured in an exchange of fire during a raid in the Sajan area of Mardan District on February 10, reports Dawn. Police were conducting a raid on the house of a wanted individual, Imran, when they were ambushed, said District Police Officer Faisal Shahzad.
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February - 10 
The Director General (DG) of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Aftab Sultan, on February 10 informed the Senate Standing Committee (SSC) on Interior that the Islamic State (IS) was emerging as a threat in the country because several militant groups had s
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The Director General (DG) of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Aftab Sultan, on February 10 informed the Senate Standing Committee (SSC) on Interior that the Islamic State (IS) was emerging as a threat in the country because several militant groups had soft corner for it, reports Dawn. He named Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan as examples. Though IS and Afghan Taliban were rivals, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) coordinated with it, he added.The Federal Ministry of Interior has been denying the presence of IS in Pakistan, saying that it was an Arab organisation. But DG Sultan said that the IB had busted a big IS network after several members reached Punjab following Karachi’s Safoora Goth carnage in May 2014. He said that terrorists were reorganising and stressed the need for a border control mechanism, particularly with Afghanistan, enhanced regional cooperation, implementation of the National Action Plan and de-radicalisation policy with a focus on counter-narrative. The IB chief called for a comprehensive policy for “rehabilitation of jihadi elements” and effective implementation of policy for monitoring social media and cyberspace.
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February - 10 
The United States (US) administration on February 10 proposed USD 860 million in aid for Pakistan, including USD 265 million for military hardware, which it said would help the country fight terrorists, secure nuclear weapons and improve ties with In
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The United States (US) administration on February 10 proposed USD 860 million in aid for Pakistan, including USD 265 million for military hardware, which it said would help the country fight terrorists, secure nuclear weapons and improve ties with India, reports The Times of India. Secretary of State John Kerry in his proposals said that the budget includes USD 859.8 million towards sustaining ties with Pakistan and making progress to "disrupt, dismantle and defeat violent extremist groups"."The requested funding will support the country's counter-insurgency missions, and bolster stability, energy access, economic growth, and social reform," Kerry said in a letter accompanying his proposals. "Pakistan lies at the heart of the US counter-terrorism strategy, the peace process in Afghanistan, nuclear non-proliferation efforts, and economic integration in South and Central Asia," State Department said making its case for the aid to Pakistan under the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Fund.
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February - 10 
Unidentified militant shot dead six people after barging into a house in Bonistan area of Panjgur District on February 10, reports Dawn. The victims were identified as Muhammad Ismail, Noor Shoaib, Muhammad Nazar, Momin Ghulam Jan and Islamil.
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Unidentified militant shot dead six people after barging into a house in Bonistan area of Panjgur District on February 10, reports Dawn. The victims were identified as Muhammad Ismail, Noor Shoaib, Muhammad Nazar, Momin Ghulam Jan and Islamil.
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February - 10 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Coordinator Matrika Prasad Yadav speaking at a press meet organized to make public the decisions of the meeting of Madhesi National Agitation Committee held in Rajbiraj town of Saptari Distr
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Coordinator Matrika Prasad Yadav speaking at a press meet organized to make public the decisions of the meeting of Madhesi National Agitation Committee held in Rajbiraj town of Saptari District on February 10 said that United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) had aborted the Tarai agitation lured by certain temptation, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “Some Madhes-based parties ruined the Madhesi people by spreading the rumor of Madhes liberation.”
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February - 10 
Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav speaking at his party’s programme in Dewapur Village Development Committee (VDC) of Bara District on February 10 said preparations are on to launch a decisive agitation from Tarai, hi
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Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav speaking at his party’s programme in Dewapur Village Development Committee (VDC) of Bara District on February 10 said preparations are on to launch a decisive agitation from Tarai, hills and the mountains simultaneously, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “Rulers may be enjoying the idea of Tarai agitation being aborted, but we are ushering in a storm of agitation from all three regions to empower the backward and marginalized people. Our agitation is on and we shall give continuity to it till Madhesi, and all other backward people are guaranteed rights.”
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February - 10 
A Special Court in Moulvibazar District on February 10 sentenced Maruf Mohammad Isaak, a militant of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), to seven years' imprisonment for his involvement in a bomb attack at Pothimpasha village in Kulaura sub-Dis
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A Special Court in Moulvibazar District on February 10 sentenced Maruf Mohammad Isaak, a militant of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), to seven years' imprisonment for his involvement in a bomb attack at Pothimpasha village in Kulaura sub-District in 2005. The court also fined him BDT 10,000, in default, to serve six months more of rigorous imprisonment.
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February - 10 
Police in overnight drives arrested two activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Lohagara sub-District of Chittagong District on February 10, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Zia Uddin (28) and Mohamad Alamgir (28). Police said that the du
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Police in overnight drives arrested two activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Lohagara sub-District of Chittagong District on February 10, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Zia Uddin (28) and Mohamad Alamgir (28). Police said that the duo is accused in cases filed in connection with subversive activities.
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February - 10 
Fourteen ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, arrested on charges of criminal activities and later granted bail, refused to undergo a period of rehabilitation when the case was taken up by the Colombo Additional Magistrate on Febru
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Fourteen ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, arrested on charges of criminal activities and later granted bail, refused to undergo a period of rehabilitation when the case was taken up by the Colombo Additional Magistrate on February 10, reports Daily Mirror. Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) officers told the Magistrate that rehabilitation was a means of concluding the cases against the suspects. However Senior Counsel K. Ratnavel appearing for the suspects told the Magistrate that his clients were innocent and they did not wish to undergo rehabilitation. He said if the prosecution insisted on sending them for rehabilitation his clients would face trial instead and prove their innocence.
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February - 10 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a statement on February 10 criticized the appointment of former Army Commander and Democratic Party leader Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as a Member of Parliament (MP), reports Colombo Page. The statement said "Th
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a statement on February 10 criticized the appointment of former Army Commander and Democratic Party leader Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as a Member of Parliament (MP), reports Colombo Page. The statement said "The Sri Lankan government's appointment to parliament of the former army chief whose forces were implicated in widespread abuses contradicts pledges to investigate alleged war crimes."On February 9, the United National Party (UNP) of Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe appointed Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka to Parliament as a nationalist member for a seat vacated by the death of an incumbent.
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February - 10 
Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence Pablo de Greiff on February 10 said that Sri Lanka should not be hasty in trying to meet its commitments to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in regard t
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Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence Pablo de Greiff on February 10 said that Sri Lanka should not be hasty in trying to meet its commitments to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in regard to issues of transitional justice, reports Daily Mirror. He said “There is no country that can accomplish all this is a short period of time. Sri Lanka has embarked on an ambitious process that should not be prepared, let alone implemented, in haste.”
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February - 10 
Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) on February 10 informed Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that it will take measures against former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detainees who are refusing to undergo rehabilitation, reports C
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Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) on February 10 informed Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that it will take measures against former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detainees who are refusing to undergo rehabilitation, reports Colombo Page. The TID informed Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court of the decision when a case involving 15 LTTE detainees was taken up for hearing. 14 of the 15 LTTE cadres arrested on charges of criminal activities and released on bail have refused to undergo the required rehabilitation before they can be reintegrated to the society.
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February - 11 
“No one can just start talking to a banned organisation unless they abandon all unlawful activities. The GNLA (Garo National Liberation Army) and other armed groups have to demonstrate their sincerity and seriousness to join the mainstream and
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“No one can just start talking to a banned organisation unless they abandon all unlawful activities. The GNLA (Garo National Liberation Army) and other armed groups have to demonstrate their sincerity and seriousness to join the mainstream and not to engage in unlawful activities before any peace initiative is proposed,” Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said dismissing media speculations on Government sending feelers to the GNLA, reports The Shillong Times on February 12. Sangma said that the media cannot rely on unofficial or unconfirmed sources for such reports as they are dangerous when viewed from the legal perspective. “In the case of banned outfits, the State Government is in a continuous process of consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and unless there is a designated interlocutor jointly approved by the MHA and the State Government, talks cannot just happen at the whims and fancies of any group or their representative who might be posing as a self styled interlocutor,” Sangma added. The Chief Minister said that his Government is exploring all possibilities of bringing the armed outfits to the mainstream so that they can engage in productive activities but only after following due process.
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February - 11 
A senior Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA) militant was killed during an encounter with Police at Mangsang under Rongjeng Police Station in East Garo Hills District on February 11, reports The Shillong Times. Police after getting the informa
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A senior Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA) militant was killed during an encounter with Police at Mangsang under Rongjeng Police Station in East Garo Hills District on February 11, reports The Shillong Times. Police after getting the information about the presence of the militants launched an operation. In the exchange of fire between Police and the militants one Mickin Arengh was killed on the spot while others managed to escape.
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February - 11 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange of fire between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Maoists in a forest in Kalahandi District on February 11, The New Indian Express. The combing team
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange of fire between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Maoists in a forest in Kalahandi District on February 11, The New Indian Express. The combing team comprising Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) also recovered arms from the spot. Kalahandi Superintendent of Police (SP) Brijesh Rai said on receiving intelligence information about movement of Maoists in Kanamanjur Reserve Forest, an intense combing operation was launched. The encounter, that took place near Supel on the bank of river Sagada between 3.30 pm and 4 pm, lasted for about 25 minutes. The Maoists fled into the forest leaving behind the body of the woman cadre, who is yet to be identified, the SP added. It is suspected that the Maoists belong to Bansadhara Ghumsar Nagavali division, which is led by Divisional Commander Nikhil. The items seized by the combing team include 13 haversacks, .303 rifle with magazine and ammunition, two detonators with flexible wire, transistor, knife, solar plate, battery charger, Maoist literature and household articles. Nine SOG and DVF personnel received minor bullet injuries, the SP said.
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February - 11 
Acting on specific information, a team of the Army and Police launched a joint operation in Khashiabari village in Kokrajhar District and arrested a Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, identified as Dipak D
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Acting on specific information, a team of the Army and Police launched a joint operation in Khashiabari village in Kokrajhar District and arrested a Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, identified as Dipak Das along a 7.62 mm pistol and some ammunition on February 11, reports First Post. The militant was involved in money collection, extortion and providing administrative support to ULFA-I.
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February - 11 
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Chief Ministerial candidate in Assam Sarbananda Sonowal on February 11 said that illegal immigrants were the enemies of the people of the State, reports Nagaland Post. In an interview, Sonowal, said, ‘&
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Chief Ministerial candidate in Assam Sarbananda Sonowal on February 11 said that illegal immigrants were the enemies of the people of the State, reports Nagaland Post. In an interview, Sonowal, said, ‘’Congress is trying to bring illegal migrants to the state. The local people have been reduced to ‘microscopic minority’. These people (immigrants) are the enemies of the people of Assam. Claiming that unabated infiltration from Bangladesh is still on, Sonowal said if voted to power, his party will find a lasting solution to the burning issue which is threatening the basis of Assamese society.
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February - 11 
David Coleman Headley on February 11 exposed how Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) majorly funded terror operations in India and financed him from time to time and that Pakistan native Tahawwur Rana visited Mumbai before the
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David Coleman Headley on February 11 exposed how Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) majorly funded terror operations in India and financed him from time to time and that Pakistan native Tahawwur Rana visited Mumbai before the terror strikes, reports apblive.com. Resuming his deposition before a court the LeT operative also said that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has turned down a request to open a bank account for their office in India.Giving details of his funding, he said, “Before coming to India in September 2006, he received USD 25,000 from ISI’s Major Iqbal.”He added, “I also got 40,000 in Pakistani currency from LeT operative Sajid Mir between April and June 2008". Also, Major Iqbal gave me counterfeit Indian currency once or twice in 2008, he said. Besides Abdul Rehman Pasha, also from ISI, gave me Rs 80,000, Headley said.“Tahawur Rana (Headley’s associate and a Pakistani native who operated a Chicago-based immigration business) used to send me money from the US in September 2006 when I came to India to do intelligence work on instructions of LeT,” he told the court.The 55-year-old, who recently turned approver in the case, also said that “it was my idea to open an office in India. It was a part of my cover (as an immigration consultant). I had discussed about this with Major Iqbal and Sajid Mir and they both agreed to it.” He testified, “I also told Rana that Major Iqbal had asked me to do intelligence work in India. Iqbal told me that if Rana was reluctant to be associated with this (Headley’s India operations) then he (Headley) should appeal to his (Rana’s) sense of patriotism towards Pakistan."Headley also disclosed that Rana had asked Raymond Sanders (who ran an immigrant law centre in Chicago) to submit an application to the RBI to open a bank account for their office in India. However, RBI turned down the request, he said
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February - 11 
Describing “terrorism as a common threat” to India and the UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the visiting Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on February 11 agreed to step up counter-terrorism cooperation, g
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Describing “terrorism as a common threat” to India and the UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the visiting Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on February 11 agreed to step up counter-terrorism cooperation, government sources said, reports Indian Express. UAE’s Minister of State (Foreign Affairs) Anwar Gargash said, “We have zero tolerance towards extremism and terrorism. It is a generational fight… it is going to be a marathon, and not a sprint. We have to fight it through cooperation on many fronts — security, military, and also fight the perverted thoughts.”The India-UAE joint statement, which will be issued today (February 12) after the Crown Prince’s Mumbai leg gets over, will lay emphasis on “de-radicalisation” and cooperation against “extremism and terrorism”. The UAE has devised a couple of ways by opening deradicalisation centres to counter extremist propaganda and those experiences will be shared with India, sources said. Sources said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Minister Sushma Swaraj had a detailed discussion on the Islamic State (IS) threat, the situation in Syria and ways to counter radicalisation, when she called on Al Nahyan on February 10.
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February - 11 
In another operation, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a senior cadre of the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), identified as Everest Tudu alias Jambua from Siyalmari village in Kokrajhar District on February 11, reports First Post
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In another operation, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a senior cadre of the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), identified as Everest Tudu alias Jambua from Siyalmari village in Kokrajhar District on February 11, reports First Post. A pistol along with some ammunition and a mobile phone were recovered from his possession.
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February - 11 
Police arrested three hardcore Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Kancha, Hinen and Limbu, working under Rakkam, the ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, from Siju Wathre under Nongalbibra Police Station in South
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Police arrested three hardcore Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Kancha, Hinen and Limbu, working under Rakkam, the ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, from Siju Wathre under Nongalbibra Police Station in South Garo Hills District on February 11, reports The Shillong Times. The trio was involved in providing vital information about Police movements to GNLA besides collecting phone numbers of businessmen for extortion purpose, Police said. During interrogation, they revealed that GNLA used to pay them INR 3,000 for every successful abduction and extortion.
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February - 11 
suspected militants allegedly assaulted the driver and the helper of a loaded truck, which was on its way from West Bengal to Mizoram, making them unconscious before hijacking the truck from National Highway 40 near Jorabat at 13th Mile in Ri-Bhoi Di
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suspected militants allegedly assaulted the driver and the helper of a loaded truck, which was on its way from West Bengal to Mizoram, making them unconscious before hijacking the truck from National Highway 40 near Jorabat at 13th Mile in Ri-Bhoi District on February 11, reports The Sentinel. Locals rescued the driver and the helper from the spot and handed them over to the Police. Both the driver Rakesh Prasad (31) and the helper Biswajit Giri (25) hail from Siwan District in Bihar and were resting in their vehicle when the suspected militants struck.
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February - 11 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), on February 11, expressed its willingness to come forward for talks, reports The Telegraph. The outfit has asked the government to appoint an interlocutor for holding negotiations. "If the Meghalaya
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), on February 11, expressed its willingness to come forward for talks, reports The Telegraph. The outfit has asked the government to appoint an interlocutor for holding negotiations. "If the Meghalaya government is really sincere for talks, let them (the government) appoint an interlocutor and hold talks with Champion R. Sangma," said a release issued by the GNLA's ‘publicity secretary’ Gantong Ch. Marak. GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion is a former Deputy Superintendent of Police-turned-rebel who is at present lodged in Shillong jail. "He (Champion) is available 24 hours," Marak added. The release said according to the constitution of the outfit, the ‘chairman’ is the right person on behalf of the outfit to hold talks. "The GNLA will abide by the decision arrived at a meeting between Champion R. Sangma and a government-appointed interlocutor," the release stated. The outfit also stated clearly that to create conducive atmosphere for talks, it is willing to declare a unilateral ceasefire.In Shillong, the state government on February 11 announced that it was "keen" and "open" for dialogues with proscribed outfits like the GNLA and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) provided they abjured violence. A statement from the state government in Shillong stated the GNLA and the HNLC would also have to desist from "anti-national" activities such as calling strikes on important national days and stop criminal activities, including extortion, abductions and killing of civilians. The statement was issued following media reports, which appeared in a section of the print media, stating that interlocutors had been appointed to facilitate talks with the HNLC and that feelers had been sent to the GNLA for initiation of the peace process. "These pre-conditions are necessary to ensure positive participation in any peace process by the state and central governments and create an atmosphere which would be conducive to appointment of interlocutor(s)," the statement added.
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February - 11 
The Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) decided to exempt house taxes and ration taxes from the people of Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts of Arunachal Pradesh with immediate effect, informed a press note fro
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The Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) decided to exempt house taxes and ration taxes from the people of Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts of Arunachal Pradesh with immediate effect, informed a press note from the Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP) of the NSCN-R on February 11, reports Morung Express. It directed all NSCN-R commanders to strictly adhere by this order and asked them to be “vigilant against any member or cadres who will indulge in any kind of such collection from the villagers.” It cautioned that “prompt and stringent action” will be initiated against any member/s found acting against the order.The NSCN-R stated that various groups and organisation for the past several years have mercilessly exploited the Nagas living here. “The successive state and the central government had also failed miserably to give adequate support to uplift the life and economy of the people,” it added. The people in these three districts, it lamented, “hardly live for themselves or in other words hardly find time to think, work or do for themselves or their children.” “On and above their pathetic and battered economic situation arising out of the lackadaisical and step motherly attitude of the state government, they would witness a patrol team from one or the other NSCN group every other day,” the NSCN-R said.
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February - 11 
An Assistant Professor of Balochistan University, identified as Para Din, was shot at and injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on his vehicle in the Almo Chowk area of Quetta on February 11, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed resp
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An Assistant Professor of Balochistan University, identified as Para Din, was shot at and injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on his vehicle in the Almo Chowk area of Quetta on February 11, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 11 
Despite intelligence warnings that the Islamic State (IS) is an emerging threat, the Foreign Office (FO) on February 11 insisted that the terrorist group has “no organised presence” in the country, reports Dawn. “Let me reitera
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Despite intelligence warnings that the Islamic State (IS) is an emerging threat, the Foreign Office (FO) on February 11 insisted that the terrorist group has “no organised presence” in the country, reports Dawn. “Let me reiterate that there is no organised presence of Daesh, the Arabic acronym for IS, in Pakistan,” FO spokesman Nafees Zakaria said.
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February - 11 
Former President General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf on February 11 confirmed to an Indian TV channel that the "Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) trains Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists," reports The Times of
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Former President General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf on February 11 confirmed to an Indian TV channel that the "Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) trains Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists," reports The Times of India. While describing Masood Azhar of JeM as a "terrorist", Musharraf said Hafiz Saeed of LeT was nothing short of a national hero in Pakistan. "LeT is not involved in terror in Pakistan," said Musharraf, adding, "I don't believe anything that Headley had said... Pakistan intelligence should interrogate Headley."
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February - 11 
Two bank robbers, identified as Arsalan Iqbal and Dilawer alias Murad alias Tiger, were shot dead in a shootout with Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Karachi personnel in Korangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on
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Two bank robbers, identified as Arsalan Iqbal and Dilawer alias Murad alias Tiger, were shot dead in a shootout with Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Karachi personnel in Korangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 11, reports The News. The two were allegedly involved in the three bank heists that took place in Karachi this year and the Sindh Government had announced a reward of PKR 1 million for their arrest.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohammed Farooq Awan of the SIU Karachi said that investigations regarding bank heists were underway during which he was tipped that members of a dacoit gang were expected to attempt a robbery in the Korangi Industrial Area (KIA). Acting on the tip-off, an SIU team was deployed in the KIA for surveillance, during which the officers witnessed three suspects on two motorcycles, who engaged the personnel in an encounter after they were signaled to stop. Two of the robbers were arrested in injured condition, while the third one managed to escape.
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February - 11 
Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 11 decided to induct three fringe Madhesi parties National Madhes Socialist Party (NMSP), Nepal Sadbhawana Party (NSP) and Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Republican (MJF-R) into the front, reports The Himal
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Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 11 decided to induct three fringe Madhesi parties National Madhes Socialist Party (NMSP), Nepal Sadbhawana Party (NSP) and Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Republican (MJF-R) into the front, reports The Himalayan Times. An informal meeting of the UDMF attended mainly by the second rung leaders of the front took a decision to this effect and the same is likely to be endorsed by a formal meeting of the front on February 12. The front, however, decided not to induct Jay Prakash Prasad Gupta-led Tarai Madhes National Campaign (TMNC) for it was functioning merely as a campaign and not political party, said leaders who attended meeting of the front.
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February - 11 
Dhaka High Court on February 11 upheld the death sentences of three Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) cadres for grenade attack in 2004, reports New Age. The bench confirmed the death sentences of HuJI-B leader Mufti Abdul Hannan and
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Dhaka High Court on February 11 upheld the death sentences of three Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) cadres for grenade attack in 2004, reports New Age. The bench confirmed the death sentences of HuJI-B leader Mufti Abdul Hannan and his associates Sharif Shahedul Alam alias Bipul and Delwar Hossain alias Ripon. It also upheld life-terms of Mahibullah alias Mafizur Rahman and Mufti Moinuddin alias Abu Jandal.On May 21, 2004, three people including an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police were killed while over 70 others injured in the grenade attack launched after the Jumma prayers at the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal in Sylhet District. On December 23, 2008, a Sylhet District Court pronounced the verdicts in the case filed for the grenade explosion.
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February - 11 
Police arrested six cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Fulpara village in Thakurgaon District on February 11, The Daily Star. The arrestees include Hashem Ali (50), Jewel (30), Ashik Islam (20),
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Police arrested six cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Fulpara village in Thakurgaon District on February 11, The Daily Star. The arrestees include Hashem Ali (50), Jewel (30), Ashik Islam (20), Abdul Quader (22) and Zinnat Ali (25).
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February - 11 
Two cadres of Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) were killed in a gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Kushtia District on February 11, The Daily Star. The deceased are identified as Akam Uddin Hia (25) and Liakat Ali (30). RAB also recovered four f
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Two cadres of Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) were killed in a gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Kushtia District on February 11, The Daily Star. The deceased are identified as Akam Uddin Hia (25) and Liakat Ali (30). RAB also recovered four firearms and 14 bullets from the spot.
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February - 11 
Two union-level leaders of ISC were arrested while holding a secret meeting to plan over conducting subversive activities with jihadi books and sharp weapons in Talgaon Bazaar of Chittagong District on February 11, The Daily Star. The arrestees
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Two union-level leaders of ISC were arrested while holding a secret meeting to plan over conducting subversive activities with jihadi books and sharp weapons in Talgaon Bazaar of Chittagong District on February 11, The Daily Star. The arrestees are Arafatur Rahman (20), secretary of Charati Union Baitul Mal of ICS and Omar Faruk (22), president of Charati Union ICS. Around 20 ICS cadres fled from there sensing the presence of Police.
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February - 12 
"Seven cadres were nabbed from the forests under Chintagufa Police Station area," Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh said.
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"Seven cadres were nabbed from the forests under Chintagufa Police Station area," Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh said.
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February - 12 
A team of District Police commando arrested one self-styled ‘Sergeant’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) while conducting operation in and around Wapokpi bazar in Thoubal District on February 12, reports The Sangai Express. The a
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A team of District Police commando arrested one self-styled ‘Sergeant’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) while conducting operation in and around Wapokpi bazar in Thoubal District on February 12, reports The Sangai Express. The arrested individual has been identified as Thounaojam Manglemba Singh alias Kanbiba (32) of Thounaojam Mamang Leikai, according to a statement issued by the Public Relation Office (PRO) of Police Department.
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February - 12 
A trooper - Neeraj Kumar - belonging to the 170 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was severely injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) orchestrated blast near Kongpalli in Bijapur District on February 12, reports The
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A trooper - Neeraj Kumar - belonging to the 170 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was severely injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) orchestrated blast near Kongpalli in Bijapur District on February 12, reports The Times of India.
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February - 12 
Based on intelligence input about I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants holed up deep in the jungles of Rowta Reserve Forest North of Mazbat town (Udalguri District) bordering Arunachal Pradesh, a 48
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Based on intelligence input about I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants holed up deep in the jungles of Rowta Reserve Forest North of Mazbat town (Udalguri District) bordering Arunachal Pradesh, a 48 hour long search and destroy mission was conducted by the Army and Udalguri Police and arrested two persons from the camp location, reports The Sentinel. The operation was launched on February 10 by Army and Assam Police, was a major success and resulted in successful busting of NDFB-IKS militant camp, report said. The camp was being used to train and provide logistic support to the active cadres of the NDFB-IKS. The destruction of the NDFB-IKS camp goes a long way in reducing the menace of this unlawful organization from the Udalguri District and will help in bringing peace and normalcy in the region, Army said in a statement.
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February - 12 
Clashes erupted between stone-throwing youth and SFs in Nowhatta area of Old City in Srinagar post-Friday congregation prayers, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of youth assembled outside Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta and staged a protest. The protesters
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Clashes erupted between stone-throwing youth and SFs in Nowhatta area of Old City in Srinagar post-Friday congregation prayers, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of youth assembled outside Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta and staged a protest. The protesters later resorted to stone-pelting on SFs including Police and CRPF additionally deployed in the area. Police used teargas canisters against the stone-throwing protesters and also chased them away. However, the youths regrouped themselves and continued pelting stones. The standoff between the two sides continued for several hours, resulting in disruption of the commercial and transport activities in Nowhatta, Gojwara and its adjoining neighborhoods.
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February - 12 
David Coleman Headley on February 12 said the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was unhappy that the Mumbai airport (Maharashtra) was not one of the targets in the 26/11 (November 26, 2008) attack on Mumbai, reports NDTV. Continuing his revelat
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David Coleman Headley on February 12 said the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was unhappy that the Mumbai airport (Maharashtra) was not one of the targets in the 26/11 (November 26, 2008) attack on Mumbai, reports NDTV. Continuing his revelations in a Mumbai court while deposing via video link from the US, Headley also said he had discouraged LeT from attacking the Naval Air Station and the Siddhivinayak Temple as both were heavily guarded.He also revealed to the court that he had visited and taken videos of the Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) as a possible terror target, and handed the footage to Major Iqbal of Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). "Major Iqbal said in future I should recruit for the ISI people from BARC who collect classified information," said Headley.One of the 26/11 targets was the Chabad House which, Headley said, was selected as it was "an international location where Jewish and Israeli people were staying". Headley said Lashkar 'commander' Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi had emphasized that surveillance for the Mumbai attack "should be done properly as this is a chance to take revenge for all bomb blasts India had done in the past" in Pakistan.
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February - 12 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in several offensives surrendered in Malkangiri District on February 12, reports The Times of India. "We joined the CPI (Maoist) being motivated by the Red revolution. When we rea
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in several offensives surrendered in Malkangiri District on February 12, reports The Times of India. "We joined the CPI (Maoist) being motivated by the Red revolution. When we realised that the Maoists did nothing for the poor and tribals, we decided to return to the mainstream," said a surrendered Maoist. Police said the surrendered Maoists joined the Maoist organization between 2008 and 2010 and were working for the Kalimela ‘area committee’ of the Malkangiri division. The surrendered Maoist cadres have been identified as Bhima Kunjami, Malla Kunjami, Mukra Madhi, Sukra Sodi and Muka Madkami.
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February - 12 
India and the UAE in a joint statement on February 12 called upon states to rein in "non-state actors" involved in perpetrating terrorist activities, saying terrorism could not be used as an instrument of state policy, reports The Times of
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India and the UAE in a joint statement on February 12 called upon states to rein in "non-state actors" involved in perpetrating terrorist activities, saying terrorism could not be used as an instrument of state policy, reports The Times of India. Taking off from where they had left in August, 2015 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UAE, the joint statement, issued on the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said any link between extremism or terrorism and religion should be strongly rejected by the international community."They (the two leaders) reiterated their condemnation for efforts, including by states, to use religion to justify, support and sponsor terrorism against other countries, or to use terrorism as instrument of state policy," the statement said. "They further deplored efforts by countries to give religious and sectarian colour to political issues and pointed out the responsibility of all states to control the activities of the socalled 'non-state actors', and to cut all support to terrorists operating and perpetrating terrorism from their territories against other states," it added.The two countries have also decided to launch an annual policy dialogue to discuss peace and security in the region. Modi and Sheikh Mohamed also discussed the growing phenomenon of religious intolerance and radicalisation and pitched for sincere efforts to check these, besides agreeing to take steps to contain these bilaterally. The threat posed by Islamic State (IS) also figured in talks on February 11. The statement said the two sides agreed to work together towards the adoption of India's proposed Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the United Nations (UN).
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February - 12 
India on February 12 talked tough, as the testimony of 26/11 (November 26, 2008) terror plotter David Coleman Headley before a court in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and revelations by Pakistan’s former President, Pervez Musharraf, in an interview expos
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India on February 12 talked tough, as the testimony of 26/11 (November 26, 2008) terror plotter David Coleman Headley before a court in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and revelations by Pakistan’s former President, Pervez Musharraf, in an interview exposed role of “state actors” of the neighbouring country in supporting cross-border terrorism, reports Deccan Herald. New Delhi said that Musharraf’s admission on involvement of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan in training the terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) spoke for itself and reinforced once again “the need for stopping support from state actors to terrorism” in the region.New Delhi also frowned upon the meeting between Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, and Kashmiri separatist leaders, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Syed Ali Shah Geelani, here. Official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Vikas Swarup, reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir was an integral part of India and the issue could be only discussed between the two countries bilaterally, without role of any “third party”.
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February - 12 
Normal life was thrown out of gear in Churachandpur District on February 12 following a bandh (total shutdown) imposed by public in protest against the burial of nine victims of anti-tribal bills protestors on February 13 (today), reports Nagaland Po
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Normal life was thrown out of gear in Churachandpur District on February 12 following a bandh (total shutdown) imposed by public in protest against the burial of nine victims of anti-tribal bills protestors on February 13 (today), reports Nagaland Post. Almost all the shops, business establishments, government, semi-government and private offices remained closed during the bandh. Vehicles were off the road.
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February - 12 
one Maoist each was arrested from Bhejji, Tongpal and Chintalnar Police Station areas, he said.
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one Maoist each was arrested from Bhejji, Tongpal and Chintalnar Police Station areas, he said.
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February - 12 
Terrorist David Coleman Headley on February 13 revealed in court the codes he used to communicate with his handlers in terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), reports NDTV. "Old Uncle," he said was the code name for Hafiz Saeed, LeT founder and
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Terrorist David Coleman Headley on February 13 revealed in court the codes he used to communicate with his handlers in terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), reports NDTV. "Old Uncle," he said was the code name for Hafiz Saeed, LeT founder and mastermind of the 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai terror attacks. LeT 'commander' Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, Headley said, was "young uncle."His main handler and his link with the Lashkar in Pakistan, Sajid Mir, had once sent Headley an email that said, "Uncle is flying high." The terrorist and his handlers used the code "H1 virus" to safely talk about investigations because the H1N1 flu had affected people in several parts of India at that time, Headley revealed in his deposition. Business Standard adds that Headley revealed that he had been instructed by the Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to recruit personnel from the Indian Army to gain access to classified information.The Times of India adds that Headley told that post-26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, he had surveyed sensitive military establishments in Pune, Maharashtra. When asked by special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam what military establishments he referred to, Headley readily said it was the (Indian Army's) Southern Command Headquarters. "The intentions here were similar to the nuclear establishments (BARC). The ISI wanted to recruit military officers and get 'classified information' from them," Headley told. He surveyed and videographed the Southern Command HQ Building between March 16-17, 2009, preceded by recce of Chabad Houses in Goa on March 15 and earlier Pushkar between March 11-13 that year - nearly four months after the terror attacks were executed in Mumbai on November 26-28, 2008. The Pune assignment was carried out at the behest of Major Iqbal of the ISI, to whom the videos were later handed over.Moreover, On February 12, Headley revealed that after the "successful completion" of the 26/11 attacks with the LeT, he was recruited by al Qaeda in a bid to strike terror in Delhi, reports The Times of India. "Yes, I was working for al Qaeda," he said in response to special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam's question. Deposing before special judge Govind A Sanap via video conferencing for the fourth day, he said the main target for the attack was the National Defence College (NDC) as it was a "high-value target due to the presence of senior officers."
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February - 12 
The All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) warned of launching mass agitation if a white paper on the points incorporated in the accord signed between the Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council o
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The All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) warned of launching mass agitation if a white paper on the points incorporated in the accord signed between the Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) are not made public without any further delay, reports The Sangai Express. This was stated by AMUCO president Dr Y Mani Khuman while addressing the 23rd foundation day of AMUCO on February 12 at its office located at Kwakeithel.
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February - 12 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 12 arrested a man near the Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of the face value of over INR 13,00,000, reports Business Standard. The man was
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 12 arrested a man near the Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of the face value of over INR 13,00,000, reports Business Standard. The man was seized by the troopers in the early hours in the Daulatpur border outpost area. The BSF so far in the year has seized over INR 27,00,000 FICN and apprehended six smugglers from across the South Bengal frontier.
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February - 12 
Two Maoists and their supporter who were involved in incidents of looting passenger buses and stealing two wheelers, were arrested from Konta Police Station limits, the ASP added.
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Two Maoists and their supporter who were involved in incidents of looting passenger buses and stealing two wheelers, were arrested from Konta Police Station limits, the ASP added.
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February - 12 
Two non-local masons were reportedly injured in a powerful blast that occurred near a bridge which is currently under construction at Sawombung in Imphal East District on February 12 (today), reports The Sangai Express. According to sources, the
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Two non-local masons were reportedly injured in a powerful blast that occurred near a bridge which is currently under construction at Sawombung in Imphal East District on February 12 (today), reports The Sangai Express. According to sources, the bomb is suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and it exploded on the bank of Iril River near an under construction bridge. The injured persons have been identified as Jabikal Islam (25) and Jahrudin (30), both of them are from Kamrup Jabakali in Assam.
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February - 12 
Unknown armed assailants abducted a project manager of Coastal Projects Ltd, currently engaged in construction of tunnels for Jiribam-Tupul railway line in Tamenglong District on February 12, reports The Sangai Express. According to sources, the proj
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Unknown armed assailants abducted a project manager of Coastal Projects Ltd, currently engaged in construction of tunnels for Jiribam-Tupul railway line in Tamenglong District on February 12, reports The Sangai Express. According to sources, the project manager identified as Mohammad Manir Raja from Bihar was abducted by around 10 armed assailants from near tunnel number 10 located between Kambiron and Khongshang under Nungba Police Station in the District.
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February - 12 
A head constable of capital city police was killed and two others injured in firing by two motorcycle bourne unidentified assailants on February 12 at Pindora Chungi of Industrial area Police Station in Islamabad, reports Daily Times. The slain Polic
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A head constable of capital city police was killed and two others injured in firing by two motorcycle bourne unidentified assailants on February 12 at Pindora Chungi of Industrial area Police Station in Islamabad, reports Daily Times. The slain Policeman is identified as Head Constable Imtiaz and injured personnel were Police Constable Zahid and FC Constable Bismillah Jan.
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February - 12 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa on February 12 revealed that the law enforcement agencies have successfully broken the nexus between al Qaeda (subcontinent chapter) and Lashkar-e-Jhangv
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa on February 12 revealed that the law enforcement agencies have successfully broken the nexus between al Qaeda (subcontinent chapter) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), reports Daily Times. Briefing media persons, the army spokesman said security forces have achieved a major success during the ongoing Karachi operation by arresting over 97 hardcore terrorists, including three high-value targets (HVTs). “We have broken the overall network and nexus of terrorists belonging to al Qaeda subcontinent chapter and LeJ. They were backed by Tehreek-e-Taliban… This is a major achievement, but we have much more to do,” Bajwa said. He said the terrorists were involved in almost all major incidents of terrorism in Karachi, adding that all of them are in army’s custody.
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February - 12 
Three separate hand grenade attacks in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, created panic among the masses on February 12, reports The News. However, no loss of life has been reported. According to details, unidentified men hurled hand grenade a
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Three separate hand grenade attacks in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, created panic among the masses on February 12, reports The News. However, no loss of life has been reported. According to details, unidentified men hurled hand grenade at the main entrance of Mobina town Police Station. No loss of life was reported. Separately, unknown persons hurled hand grenade near APWA Girls College Karimabad. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Central Muqqadas Haider said the hand grenade was hurled from Karimabad flyover. Further, armed men launched hand grenade attack near a private school in North Nazimabad.
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February - 12 
Unidentified assailants abducted Afghanistan’s former Governor of Herat province on February 12, reports Daily Times. Sayed Fazalullah Wahidi had arrived in Islamabad along with his family to get visas to travel to UK, diplomatic sources said.
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Unidentified assailants abducted Afghanistan’s former Governor of Herat province on February 12, reports Daily Times. Sayed Fazalullah Wahidi had arrived in Islamabad along with his family to get visas to travel to UK, diplomatic sources said. The former envoy had gone to a restaurant with his 12-year-old grandson when unidentified assailants arrived in two vehicles and kidnapped him, leaving the child. According to a Police official, the former governor was staying at a guesthouse in Islamabad’s F7 sector and was near Rana Market when he was abducted. Fazalullah Wahidi was considered an influential Governor as he remained very close to former President Hamid Karzai and also served as Governor of Kunar province.
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February - 12 
The joint meeting of the task forces of the three major parties and agitating Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 12 decided to form a political mechanism to address the concerns of the front regarding the provincial demarcation within
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The joint meeting of the task forces of the three major parties and agitating Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 12 decided to form a political mechanism to address the concerns of the front regarding the provincial demarcation within three days, reports The Himalayan Times. The decision was taken at the joint meeting of top leaders of the three major parties at the official residence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
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February - 12 
Intelligence sources said that members of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and several outlawed Islamist militant groups have built up a strong base in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) to carry out massive attacks on the indigenous peoples and their establishme
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Intelligence sources said that members of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and several outlawed Islamist militant groups have built up a strong base in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) to carry out massive attacks on the indigenous peoples and their establishments, reports Dhaka Tribune on February 13. Apart from JeI, the other militant groups involved with the network are Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT), Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT). Sources said that these groups had established connection with some Myanmar-based terrorist organisations including the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO). “We have tracked down 32 websites where the extremists share their information among the members. Analyzing the sites and decoding some messages, we have found some sensational information including sabotage plans,” said Tanvir Hassan Zoha, Director of Insight Bangladesh Foundation and focal person of the ICT Ministry’s Cyber Security Programme.
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February - 12 
Police arrested five militants of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) while they were holding a closed-door meeting about their operations from Bujruk Boali village of Gaibandha District on February 12, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Saif
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Police arrested five militants of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) while they were holding a closed-door meeting about their operations from Bujruk Boali village of Gaibandha District on February 12, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Saiful Islam (29), Shaheed Mia (18), Hyder Ali (20), Omar Faruk (25) and Ratan (23).
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February - 12 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking to reporters after his visit to the Lord Krishna Temple at Guruvayur in Kerala state of India on February 12 said that that the Government was not averse to international participation in the accountabilit
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking to reporters after his visit to the Lord Krishna Temple at Guruvayur in Kerala state of India on February 12 said that that the Government was not averse to international participation in the accountability mechanisms, reports Colombo Page. He said that foreign observers were welcome to participate in the discussions related to Sri Lankan war crimes, but a final judgment on the cases will be made by Sri Lanka's judicial system.
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February - 12 
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), during a meeting with the officials from the Presidential Secretariat, the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of National Integration & Reconciliation, the Ministry of National Co-existe
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), during a meeting with the officials from the Presidential Secretariat, the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of National Integration & Reconciliation, the Ministry of National Co-existence & Official Languages, the Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Social Empowerment & Welfare, the Ministry of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement & Hindu Religious Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office of National Unity & Reconciliation, National IHL Committee, and the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka on February 12 offered to work with the Sri Lankan Government in assisting the families of the missing persons , reports Colombo Page. All the participants at the meeting agreed on the need to take steps to address issues relating to the families of the missing with a view to addressing their grievances and needs in a meaningful manner.
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February - 13 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper, identified as Harikesh Prasad, died after being hit by the bullet fired by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sangam village under Kanker District on February 13, reports The Times of Ind
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper, identified as Harikesh Prasad, died after being hit by the bullet fired by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sangam village under Kanker District on February 13, reports The Times of India. The trooper died due to excess blood loss.
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February - 13 
A BSF trooper was attacked by the Maoists in Pankhanjur town of Kanker District on February 13, reports The Hindu.
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A BSF trooper was attacked by the Maoists in Pankhanjur town of Kanker District on February 13, reports The Hindu.
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February - 13 
A linkman of the NDFB-IKS, identified as Ila Narzary, was arrested from Mainaguri under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District on February 13, reports The Telegraph. He was involved in extortion and information gathering for the outfit. A co
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A linkman of the NDFB-IKS, identified as Ila Narzary, was arrested from Mainaguri under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District on February 13, reports The Telegraph. He was involved in extortion and information gathering for the outfit. A country-made pistol, along with live bullets were recovered from him.
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February - 13 
A militia ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested by Charla Police in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Korkatpadu forest area in Charla mandal (administrative un
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A militia ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested by Charla Police in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Korkatpadu forest area in Charla mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam District on February 13, reports The Hindu. A directional mine was recovered from his possession, Police sources said. Sodi Muka alias Mukkaiah, the militia ‘commander’ of Kondavai Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) of CPI-Maoist Venkatapuram ‘area committee’, was arrested by a joint team of Police and CRPF personnel after a brief chase during a combing operation near a forest stream surrounding Korkatpadu.
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February - 13 
Army troops of Delta Force along with Jammu and Kashmir Police on February 13 busted a terrorist hideout in dense forests of Bajpathri area of Banihal tehsil (revenue unit) in Ramban District and seized huge quantity of arms and ammunition, reports T
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Army troops of Delta Force along with Jammu and Kashmir Police on February 13 busted a terrorist hideout in dense forests of Bajpathri area of Banihal tehsil (revenue unit) in Ramban District and seized huge quantity of arms and ammunition, reports The Daily Excelsior. The arms and ammunition seized from the hideout include three pistols with magazines, 2042 rounds of AK 47, 25 rounds of sniper rifle, five hand grenades, five magazines of AK-47, two radio sets, one weapon sight and other sustenance stores, sources said.
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February - 13 
Five militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) including their ‘commander’ and two Army personnel, identified as Naik Shinde Shankar Chandrabhan (34) and Gunner Sahdev Maruti More (26), were killed and two Army personnel including an officer wer
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Five militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) including their ‘commander’ and two Army personnel, identified as Naik Shinde Shankar Chandrabhan (34) and Gunner Sahdev Maruti More (26), were killed and two Army personnel including an officer were injured during a fierce encounter in Chowkibal forest area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara District on February 13, reports The Daily Excelsior. The encounter that started last evening (February 12) continued throughout the night and in the morning, troops killed five militants who were holed up in the house of Ghulam Mohammad Wani. Sources said that seven militants infiltrated during the intervening night of February 8 and 9 into Zonreshi forests of Chowkibal from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Army received information about their presence in the forests on February 11 and launched an operation against them and they established contact with them on February 12. Army’s 41 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 16 Grenadiers and 19 Maratha Regiment, 4 Para and Special Operations Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police cordoned off the Zonreshi, Marasi village after they traced these militants in Marasi village. As the troops started cordon-and-search operation, militants hiding in a house fired on troops leading to an encounter. Security Forces (SFs) recovered 5 AK-47 rifles, two UBGL throwers, seven UBGL grenades, 13 hand grenades, 25 magazines and large quantity of AK ammunition, pouches, dry fruits, sleeping bags, snow axe and dry fruits besides other war like stores.South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) on February 13 had reported about the killing of two Army personnel.
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February - 13 
Security personnel have recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and materials, used in making explosives, from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Nagrar village under Mainpur Police Station limits in Gariyaband District on Febr
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Security personnel have recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and materials, used in making explosives, from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Nagrar village under Mainpur Police Station limits in Gariyaband District on February 13, reports The Times of India. The seizure includes two 303 bore rifles, as many muzzle loading guns, one country-made pistol, a country-made gun, 16 detonators, a walkie-talkie, gelatin stick, two remotes, live cartridges of 12 bore gun, a mobile phone, four tiffin bombs and other materials used in making explosives, besides daily use items.
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February - 13 
The Coimbatore Rural Police registered three cases against suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres Roopesh, his wife Shyna and Anoop Mathew George for using copies of voter Identity Cards of three people to obtain SIM cards from
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The Coimbatore Rural Police registered three cases against suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres Roopesh, his wife Shyna and Anoop Mathew George for using copies of voter Identity Cards of three people to obtain SIM cards from multiple shops in Pollachi and surrounding areas on February 13, reports The Times of India. Q branch Police had arrested five Maoists from Karumathampatti on May 4, 2015 and seized 43 SIM cards from them. On investigation, it was found that they used the ID cards of various people in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode and Madurai to obtain multiple SIM cards.
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February - 13 
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were hurt in a landmine blast in Kondapara area of Dantewada District on February 13, reports The Times of India.“They (CRPF men) sustained minor injuries and all are out of danger. First aid h
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Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were hurt in a landmine blast in Kondapara area of Dantewada District on February 13, reports The Times of India.“They (CRPF men) sustained minor injuries and all are out of danger. First aid has been given to them. They shall be airlifted to Raipur for further treatment,” IGP Kalluri said.
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February - 13 
Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with SF personnel at Sendra village in Bijapur District on February 13, reports The Hindu. “Three dead bodies of the Maoists were recovered after an encounter at Sendra village in Bijapur district
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Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with SF personnel at Sendra village in Bijapur District on February 13, reports The Hindu. “Three dead bodies of the Maoists were recovered after an encounter at Sendra village in Bijapur district on Maharashtra- Chhattisgarh border today. The number of Maoists killed is likely to increase. Our parties are still inside the operational area and more encounters are expected,” Bastar range Inspector General of Police (IGP) S.R.P. Kalluri said in a statement. Five weapons, including one 303 rifle, were recovered from the spot of the encounter.
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February - 13 
Two army personnel were killed and four others including an officer injured in an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Marsari village of Chowkibal border area in Kupwara District on February 13 (today), reports New Indian Express
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Two army personnel were killed and four others including an officer injured in an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Marsari village of Chowkibal border area in Kupwara District on February 13 (today), reports New Indian Express. SFs including Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operations Group (SOG) of state Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) surrounded a house in Marsari village last evening on information that a group of militants were hiding there. When the SFs closed in on the house, the militants opened fire. "The house in which the militants were holed up has been destroyed in the operation," a senior Police officer said. The two victims succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.
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February - 13 
A Jewellery shop owner, identified as Wahidullah, was shot at and injured in Gulbahar area of provincial capital Peshawar on February 13, reports The Express Tribune. According to Police sources, the attack was perpetrated by extortionists. “Wa
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A Jewellery shop owner, identified as Wahidullah, was shot at and injured in Gulbahar area of provincial capital Peshawar on February 13, reports The Express Tribune. According to Police sources, the attack was perpetrated by extortionists. “Wahidullah received a letter from unidentified militants who were demanding millions in extortion,” said an unnamed Police official. “When he did not pay any heed to these letters, his house was attacked with a hand grenade in Javed Town - now he has been attacked and injured.”
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February - 13 
Finance Minister AMA Muhith at a seminar organised by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate under the National Board of Revenue in Dhaka city on February 13 said that smuggling is a major concern for Bangladesh as terrorism and organ
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Finance Minister AMA Muhith at a seminar organised by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate under the National Board of Revenue in Dhaka city on February 13 said that smuggling is a major concern for Bangladesh as terrorism and organised crime thrive on illegal trade, reports The Daily Star. he said "Smuggling has no clear definition, but one sign is acutely visible. Smuggling gives vigor to terrorism. Organised crimes that are present everywhere around the world give rise to smuggling.”
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February - 13 
Police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) with seven bombs and 500 grams of gunpowder in Puraton Bazar area of Chapainawabganj District on February 13, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Abu Bakkar (42), ameer (chief) of the sub-District
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Police arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) with seven bombs and 500 grams of gunpowder in Puraton Bazar area of Chapainawabganj District on February 13, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Abu Bakkar (42), ameer (chief) of the sub-District unit of JeI.
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February - 14 
A team of Special Task Force (STF) on February 14 arrested one self-styled ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Samastipur District and two women cadres from a place on Muzaffarpur-Sheohar border, rep
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A team of Special Task Force (STF) on February 14 arrested one self-styled ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Samastipur District and two women cadres from a place on Muzaffarpur-Sheohar border, reports The Times of India. Confirming the arrests, Sushil M Khopde, Inspector General of Police (IG) (Operations and STF), said the ‘zonal commander’, Lalbabu Sahni alias Bhaskarji, was arrested from his hideout in Samastipur and on the basis of his tip-off, woman cadres - Soni Kumari and Chitra Lekha - were arrested. Bhaskarji was a Maoist zonal commander.
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February - 14 
An unidentified A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant was killed in a Police operation in Kemdang village under Baghmara Police Station of Souh Garo Hills District on February 14, reports The Assam Tribune. South Garo Hills Po
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An unidentified A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant was killed in a Police operation in Kemdang village under Baghmara Police Station of Souh Garo Hills District on February 14, reports The Assam Tribune. South Garo Hills Police received a tip-off on the presence of a group of militants near Kemdang following which the operation was carried out. The unidentified cadre was part of a group of about five-six cadres led by the ASAK’s ‘commander-in-chief’, Reding T Sangma. According to Police, a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of Police launched an operation last night (February 13). A chance encounter took place near Kemdang village on February 14 after which the militants fled. During a search of the area after the encounter, one unidentified cadre along with one pistol, some live ammunition and SIM cards were recovered, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) - Law and Order, GHP Raju. ASAK is suspected to be behind several kidnappings in the region, with most of those kidnapped still untraced
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February - 14 
Another IED exploded near KBS oil pump in Hungdung in Ukhrul District at around 2.53 pm on February 14, reports The Sangai Express. Though no injury was reported, a vehicle of Assam Rifles (AR) suffered major damage.
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Another IED exploded near KBS oil pump in Hungdung in Ukhrul District at around 2.53 pm on February 14, reports The Sangai Express. Though no injury was reported, a vehicle of Assam Rifles (AR) suffered major damage.
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February - 14 
In a joint operation, the Indian Army and Kokrajhar Police killed two militants of the I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Sanjib Basumatary alias Khardes and Jangswrang Basumatary alias Ladai
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In a joint operation, the Indian Army and Kokrajhar Police killed two militants of the I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Sanjib Basumatary alias Khardes and Jangswrang Basumatary alias Ladai at Auzarguri in Kokrajhar District on February 14, reports The Sentinel. “An ambush was laid following a tip-off regarding the movement of some NDFB-IKS militants in the area. When the militants were challenged, they opened indiscriminate fire, prompting the security forces to retaliate. Two militants were killed in the exchange of fire”, defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Suneet Newton said. One of the slain militant, Ladai is wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the Adivasi massacre of December 2014 and for kidnapping Hindi-speaking people in January 2014. Khardes is also a wanted terrorist involved in subversive acts. Two 7.65mm pistols with five rounds of ammunition, six empty cases of 7.65mm pistol, a 7.62mm AK magazine, six 7.62mm empty cases, eight 7.62mm live rounds, two grenades, some explosives and two mobiles were recovered from the duo, adds The Telegraph.
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February - 14 
Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘divisional committee member’ and two ‘section commanders’ surrendered in the last one week, the Gadchiroli Police said in a statement, reports The Indian Ex
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Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘divisional committee member’ and two ‘section commanders’ surrendered in the last one week, the Gadchiroli Police said in a statement, reports The Indian Express on February 15. The top catch was Ramji Mattami alias Sunil (32) recently promoted as member of Kasansur divisional committee. He carried a reward of INR 1.6 million. Sources told that Mattami, active for over 15 years, was removed from the committee for alleged sexual misconduct with a woman cadre and had been staying at his native village. When the Police arrested him, Mattami was found to be working for the Maoists from home. “It was due to his promise to help the Police in sharing vital information about Naxal activities that the Police got him surrendered,” said a source.Among others who surrendered are Sattu Narote alias Shiva (26) and his wife Rekha Timma (27) were ‘section commanders’ of company 4 and each of them carried a reward of INR 800,000.The other six cadres are Mira Narote (24), Kamla Hidko (35), Somji Atlami (28), Lakshman Narote (28), Dogde Atram (34), and Mangu Mattami (30) — had been active Maoists for years ranging between five and 14 years. While Mira had INR 400,000 reward on account of being a member of company dalam (armed squad), others carried a reward of INR 200,000 each on their heads. Kamla Hidko is the wife of top Maoist leader Saoji Tulami, who spearheaded the Jantana Sarkar (people’s government) activity in the Tipagad area of Gadchiroli district.
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February - 14 
One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Leinganching in Chandel District, along Imphal-Ukhrul road on February 14, reports The Sangai Express. No injury was reported. According to a source, the IED exploded at a roadside which was just a Ki
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One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Leinganching in Chandel District, along Imphal-Ukhrul road on February 14, reports The Sangai Express. No injury was reported. According to a source, the IED exploded at a roadside which was just a Kilometer away from Litan Police Station. The IED was planted 1 foot below the earth. Iron balls were also recovered from the spot.
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February - 14 
Police identified the body of the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) cadre, who was killed in a Police operation in Kemdang village in Souh Garo Hills District on February 14, as ‘area commander’ of the ASAK Sengbat D Sh
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Police identified the body of the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) cadre, who was killed in a Police operation in Kemdang village in Souh Garo Hills District on February 14, as ‘area commander’ of the ASAK Sengbat D Shira, reports The Assam Tribune on February 16. According to reports, Sengbat D Shira was responsible for the kidnapping of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Vikash Kumar Singh in 2015 as well as his eventual murder, allegedly on the order of ASAK ‘commander-in-chief’ Reding T Sangma.
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February - 14 
The Army on February 14 said infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) into Jammu and Kashmir was down to a "trickle" when compared to earlier years, as the state is seeing a decrease in the number of terrorists with less than 100
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The Army on February 14 said infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) into Jammu and Kashmir was down to a "trickle" when compared to earlier years, as the state is seeing a decrease in the number of terrorists with less than 100 terrorists in launch pads across the LoC, reports NDTV. "There has been no increase in the presence of terrorists. Their numbers are decreasing," General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Satish Dua. The GOC said the terrain on the LoC is such that infiltration does take place but the army has been able to limit the numbers. "I will not deny that (infiltration is taking place). In 2015, there were more than 600 inputs of infiltration. However, because of the counter-infiltration grid and our alertness on the LoC, we have been able to limit their numbers. You all know, 10-15 years ago, the kind of infiltration that used to take place. Today, that is down to a trickle," he said.
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February - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Sobu Gota (23), at Gaderi village under Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on February 14, a press release issued by the Gadchiroli Pol
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Sobu Gota (23), at Gaderi village under Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on February 14, a press release issued by the Gadchiroli Police said on February 17, reports PTI. Gota was forcibly taken away from his house and then killed, the Press release added.
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February - 14 
there is division within the State Government on initiating peace talks with both GNLA and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), sources said on February 14, reports The Shillong Times. While there was an offer from a section of the Governm
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there is division within the State Government on initiating peace talks with both GNLA and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), sources said on February 14, reports The Shillong Times. While there was an offer from a section of the Government to the militant outfits to come forward for talks, the militant groups were prompt to respond and expressed their willingness to hold talks, report said. However, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma recently denied the media reports of appointing interlocutors and inviting the militant groups for talks. A minister in the Cabinet said that while two interlocutors were making efforts to reach out to HNLC, the State Government had sent feelers to GNLA to come forward for talks. In response, the HNLC had reminded the Government that it had already declared unilateral ceasefire, while GNLA said that it was willing to declare ceasefire.However, the Chief Minister, while denying any fresh move to send feelers to militant outfits in the state had said, “In the case of banned outfits, the State Government is in a continuous process of consultation with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and unless there is a designated interlocutor jointly approved by the UMHA and the State Government, talks cannot just happen at the whims and fancies of any group or their representative who might be posing as a self styled interlocutors”. According to the Chief Minister, no one can just start talking to a banned organisation unless they abandon all unlawful activities. Some senior Home Department officials are also in the dark about sending fresh feelers to both GNLA and HNLC for talks. However, the sudden response from GNLA and HNLC to hold talks has surprised them. Police are also skeptical in holding talks with HNLC as the Police personnel consider that the outfit has been neutralized to a large extent.
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February - 14 
Three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) personnel in Sukma District on February 14, reports The Times of India. "They were apprehend by a squad of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and
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Three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) personnel in Sukma District on February 14, reports The Times of India. "They were apprehend by a squad of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and district force from separate places under Gadiras Police Station area," Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh. On reaching Padwaras village, the squad rounded up two Maoists, identified as Vijay Sodhi (35) and Dewa Sodhi (32), while Kunjami Dewa (26) was arrested from Bhusaras village, the ASP added.
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February - 14 
Two civilians including a woman and one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant were killed and over three dozen others were injured during an encounter and clashes that broke out in Kakpora village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports
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Two civilians including a woman and one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant were killed and over three dozen others were injured during an encounter and clashes that broke out in Kakpora village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Army 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) cordoned off Khanday Mohalla in Kakpora area after they received information about presence of three LeT militants in the village. One militant Adil Ahmad Wagay of Bandipora, Pulwama, was killed in the encounter with Security Forces (SFs) while two other militants managed to escape. Protests erupted during the gun battle in which two persons Danish Farooq Mir son of Farooq Ahmad Mir of Ratnipora, Pulwama, and the woman as Shaista Hameed daughter of Abdul Hameed of Lelhar village were killed. Danish, 19, was studying Electrical Engineering at Islamic University of Science and Technology in Awantipora, while the 22-year-old Shaista was pursuing MA Urdu. The youth protested near the encounter site in Lelhar village and security forces fired at the protesters as it turned violent.
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February - 14 
unidentified militants planted an IED at the residence of an Assistant Professor of Lilong Haoreibi College, Md Islamuddin (60) at Lilong Heinoumakhong under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District on February 14, reports The Sangai Express. Accord
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unidentified militants planted an IED at the residence of an Assistant Professor of Lilong Haoreibi College, Md Islamuddin (60) at Lilong Heinoumakhong under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District on February 14, reports The Sangai Express. According to sources, the bomb weighing around 500 grams was found fitted with a mobile phone. Later, a team of State bomb experts retrieved the IED. It is suspected that the bomb was planted in connection with a monetary demand from an Under Ground group, the source said.
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February - 14 
As many as 56 of the 13,849 religious seminaries geo-tagged by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have been put in Category A for their suspected links with banned organistions, reported The Express Tribune on February 15 (today). Documen
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As many as 56 of the 13,849 religious seminaries geo-tagged by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have been put in Category A for their suspected links with banned organistions, reported The Express Tribune on February 15 (today). Documents show that most of these seminaries identify themselves with the Deobandi. An unnamed Home Department official said that updated information on seminaries across the province was now available to the authorities concerned. “We have information about their sectarian affiliation and number of students and teachers at each facility,” he said.
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February - 14 
Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while speaking to the media in Khairpur District on February 14 said that there is no presence of the militant Islamic State group, saying that its name is being used to terrify people, reports Dawn. The CM categoric
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Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while speaking to the media in Khairpur District on February 14 said that there is no presence of the militant Islamic State group, saying that its name is being used to terrify people, reports Dawn. The CM categorically stated that “the IS doesn’t exist in any part of Sindh”. According to him, some banned outfits and terrorist organisations were using the name of the IS for their ulterior motives.
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February - 14 
It was further reported that the Provincial Government is also working on geo-tagging all of 256,000 Afghan refugees in the Province. A PITB official said that so far geo-tagging of 66,100 Afghan refugees had been completed. He said the process invol
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It was further reported that the Provincial Government is also working on geo-tagging all of 256,000 Afghan refugees in the Province. A PITB official said that so far geo-tagging of 66,100 Afghan refugees had been completed. He said the process involved information gathering using biometric technology.
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February - 14 
Police and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), in a joint operation, arrested a militant, identified as Usman Khan, who belonged to al Qaeda Barr-e-Sagheer, from the area of Saddar Town on February 14, reports The News. The arrested militant has reveale
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Police and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), in a joint operation, arrested a militant, identified as Usman Khan, who belonged to al Qaeda Barr-e-Sagheer, from the area of Saddar Town on February 14, reports The News. The arrested militant has revealed his connections with the facilitators and masterminds of May 13, 2015, the Safoora attack. According to investigative sources, Khan is a dentist by profession and he was delivering to the al Qaeda the extortion money, collected from various areas of the city. One Kalashnikov and nine bullets were recovered from his possession.
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February - 14 
Police on a tip-off regarding presence of militants arrested three militants during a search operation in Smarty Baiyan area of Kohat District on February 14, reports Daily Times. The Police also recovered of weapons from their possession.
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Police on a tip-off regarding presence of militants arrested three militants during a search operation in Smarty Baiyan area of Kohat District on February 14, reports Daily Times. The Police also recovered of weapons from their possession.
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February - 14 
Terrorist groups don’t have a base in Pakistan to fall back on, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) chief Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa, who also said that sporadic attacks by frustrated terrorists could not dent the
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Terrorist groups don’t have a base in Pakistan to fall back on, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) chief Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa, who also said that sporadic attacks by frustrated terrorists could not dent the military’s resolve to eliminate the malady once and for all, reports The Express Tribune. “We have seen how the rate of terrorist incidents declined during the past one and a half years, and how it brought dividends to the entire nation,” said Asim Saleem Bajwa in an interview. The recent uptick in terrorist violence in the country came after a long hiatus, triggering a media guessing game about the effectiveness of the new national strategy against terrorism and extremism.
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February - 14 
The bullet-riddled dead body of a man, identified as 50-year-old Liaquat Ali Baloch (50), was found from under the Lasbela Bridge, situated within the jurisdiction of the Rizvia Police Station, in Liaquatabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital o
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The bullet-riddled dead body of a man, identified as 50-year-old Liaquat Ali Baloch (50), was found from under the Lasbela Bridge, situated within the jurisdiction of the Rizvia Police Station, in Liaquatabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 14, reports The News. His body bore torture marks and had three bullet wounds. Baloch was the brother of Lyari gangster Barkat Baloch, who was actively involved in Lyari gang war.
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February - 14 
The Security Forces (SFs) claimed on February 14 to have killed 10 suspected militants during a targeted operation in Sibi District of Balochistan, reports The Dawn. The security personnel reportedly conducted an operation in Sangaan area of Sibi dis
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The Security Forces (SFs) claimed on February 14 to have killed 10 suspected militants during a targeted operation in Sibi District of Balochistan, reports The Dawn. The security personnel reportedly conducted an operation in Sangaan area of Sibi district and apprehended 12 suspected militants following an exchange of fire in which 10 suspects were killed. An official informed that SFs also demolished three sanctuaries being operated by militants in Sangaan.
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February - 14 
The Spokesman for Balochistan Government, Anwar ul Haq Kakar, told that a key commander of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) Aslam Acho was reportedly killed by SFs in Sibi.
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The Spokesman for Balochistan Government, Anwar ul Haq Kakar, told that a key commander of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) Aslam Acho was reportedly killed by SFs in Sibi.
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February - 14 
Democratic Madhes Front (UDMF) leaders on February 14 said that Government is not serious about talks, reports The Himalayan Times. Vice-chairman of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Hridayesh Tripathi, who is also a member of the UDMF task force,
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Democratic Madhes Front (UDMF) leaders on February 14 said that Government is not serious about talks, reports The Himalayan Times. Vice-chairman of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Hridayesh Tripathi, who is also a member of the UDMF task force, said “These three parties are not ready to address our demands because they want to maintain the hegemony of their group.” Similarly, Sadbhawana Party (SP) Co-chairman Laxman Lal Karna said “Even today we were expecting talks with the major parties."
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February - 14 
Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSP-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav speaking at an interaction in Hong Kong, organised by Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities in memory of country’s first martyr Lakhan Thapa Magar, on February 14 appealed to i
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Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSP-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav speaking at an interaction in Hong Kong, organised by Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities in memory of country’s first martyr Lakhan Thapa Magar, on February 14 appealed to indigenous Janajatis and Madhesis to fight together against the Government, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “Madhesis and Janajati communities have similar experiences of suppression, problems and pain as well as demands. Both communities must come together in the ongoing struggle against discrimination and suppression.”
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February - 14 
Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cadres obstructed Government efforts to collect details for the reconstruction of damaged houses of earthquake victims in the Koshipari area of Kavre District, reports The Himalayan
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Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cadres obstructed Government efforts to collect details for the reconstruction of damaged houses of earthquake victims in the Koshipari area of Kavre District, reports The Himalayan Times on February 15. The CPN-Maoist cadres led by local leader Meghraj Chaulagain stopped a Government team for the past three days, putting forward a number of demands. They have demanded that the data collection be transparent and recognition of ‘completely damaged’ status for all traditional houses, they also want the team take back its remark that it would complete the mission even by seeking help from security personnel.
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February - 15 
A group of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) troopers had a miraculous escape when a bomb, planted by the Maoists exploded at Dhabi village under Dhibra Police Station limits in Aurangabad District on February 15, reports The Times of In
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A group of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) troopers had a miraculous escape when a bomb, planted by the Maoists exploded at Dhabi village under Dhibra Police Station limits in Aurangabad District on February 15, reports The Times of India. Though there was no casualty, locals said the bomb was planted to target the security personnel engaged in anti-Maoist drive in the District.
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February - 15 
A man, identified a Mohammad Salim Pathan belonging to Rajasthan's Tonk District was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Jaipur in a terrorism related case, The Times of India, reports on February 16. Pathan, was taken to Ahmeda
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A man, identified a Mohammad Salim Pathan belonging to Rajasthan's Tonk District was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Jaipur in a terrorism related case, The Times of India, reports on February 16. Pathan, was taken to Ahmedabad on February 13 night. Interrogation with him is going on. ATS claimed that Pathan had provided fake documents to Samir Khan to procure a passport from Bhopal. On the same passport, Khan had fled to Pakistan where he was allegedly given training by various terror outfits. Khan was killed in an encounter by Gujarat Police in Ahmedabad on October 22, 2002.
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February - 15 February - 16
A mobile phone tower of a private telecom operator was set ablaze by the Maoists at village Marwaro under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on the intervening night of February 15-16.
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A mobile phone tower of a private telecom operator was set ablaze by the Maoists at village Marwaro under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on the intervening night of February 15-16.
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February - 15 
In a separate incident, eight suspected Maoists were arrested in Sukma District on February 15, reports The Times of India. "The cadres were nabbed from their native Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station limits," said Sukma Add
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In a separate incident, eight suspected Maoists were arrested in Sukma District on February 15, reports The Times of India. "The cadres were nabbed from their native Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station limits," said Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh.
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February - 15 
In another incident, a 40-year-old civilian, identified as Chanti Gorgunda of Patagudam village in Sironcha taluka of Gadchiroli district was killed by Maoists on February 15, reports PTI. The Maoists called Chanti out from his residence when he was
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In another incident, a 40-year-old civilian, identified as Chanti Gorgunda of Patagudam village in Sironcha taluka of Gadchiroli district was killed by Maoists on February 15, reports PTI. The Maoists called Chanti out from his residence when he was taking his meals in the night. After some time, he was shot dead, Police said, adding they killed him as they suspected him to be a ‘police informer’. One of his cousins is working with the Gadchiroli Police.
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February - 15 
Interrogation of Sadanala Ramkrishna, the former head of the technology wing of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have revealed five more names who were actively involved in procuring technology for advanced explosives and arms for th
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Interrogation of Sadanala Ramkrishna, the former head of the technology wing of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have revealed five more names who were actively involved in procuring technology for advanced explosives and arms for the extremist group, reports The Times of India on February 16. The five, all of them at large, are likely to be named in the charge sheet to be filed soon. According to a National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer, Ramakrishna alias Dokra alias Santosh, was the key member of the technology wing of the Maoists-Technical Research Arms Manufacturing Unit (TRAM). The NIA officers have learnt from him that the five people, who helped the Maoists procure technology for advanced weaponry, also worked towards organizing meetings in different cities, including Kolkata. The weapons could outsmart the Police in any combat. The initial link of Mumbai techies and the CPI-Maoist was earlier busted by the personnel of the Gadchiroli Police Station. Ramakrishna and some of the five worked with the Mumbai engineers, learning how to make advanced arms. NIA officers found the raw material were sent from Mumbai to Raipur. "Their role will be clear once the supplementary charge sheet is in place," said NIA advocate Shyamal Ghosh.
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February - 15 
Planning to approach the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) 'chief' Masood Azhar, India has lashed out at the UN’s action plan on the “lack of single contact point” in preventing
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Planning to approach the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) 'chief' Masood Azhar, India has lashed out at the UN’s action plan on the “lack of single contact point” in preventing violent extremism, Indian Express reports on February 16. India’s Permanent Representative at the UN in New York, Syed Akbaruddin, who was speaking on the Secretary General’s report on ‘Preventing Violent Extremism’, at the UN General Assembly, said, “Our view (is) that the current architecture at the UN is not sufficient to tackle this virus that threatens us collectively. The action plan provides no solution to this shortcoming. For example, where is the single contact point that will assist member-states seeking United Nations assistance in preventing violent extremism? Having gone through the entire action plan, unfortunately, we did not find an answer to this simple and basic question.”India’s position is that while the action plan is “full of prescriptions” to member countries, it is low on what the UN will do in terms of assisting member-states in this venture. Akbaruddin told the UNGA that India acknowledges addressing this “malaise” is primarily a member-state’s responsibility. “Nevertheless, we need substantive value addition from the UN. Even more important than what we face is how we respond to the threat,” he said. “What we are tackling is not merely a local problem that can be addressed unilaterally; it is a global contagion. Global links, franchise relations, home-grown terrorism and use of cyber space for recruitment and propaganda. All these present a new level of threat. We need significant options of international cooperation, which we do not discern in the plan before us today.”
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February - 15 
Suspected Garo militants abducted an owner of a grocery shop, identified as Laldev Shah (Basu), from Bakharapara village in Bongaigaon District on February 15, reports The Sentinel. Laldev Shah was returning home at Dhupdhara in Goalpara District at
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Suspected Garo militants abducted an owner of a grocery shop, identified as Laldev Shah (Basu), from Bakharapara village in Bongaigaon District on February 15, reports The Sentinel. Laldev Shah was returning home at Dhupdhara in Goalpara District at around 5 pm on February 15 when armed militants allegedly kidnapped him from Bakharapara village at gunpoint.According to sources, a substantial portion of the funds generated from illegal activities like timber smuggling, poaching etc are going to the coffers of the North East militant groups, reports The Assam Tribune on February 16. Highly placed official sources said that timber smuggling and other such illegal activities are matters of serious concern, more so, because some of the militant groups are surviving on the money generated from such activities. Sources said that the Central Government had alerted the States of the region that such activities helped the militant groups to survive and the concerned State governments should take all possible steps to stop such illegal activities.Sources further revealed that for years the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) survived from the money that they received from those involved in illegal activities like timber smuggling and poaching. The other income source of the NDFB was abduction and extortion. But of late, after the Central Government decided to launch a massive combing operation against the militants belonging to the I.K. Songbijit faction of the NDFB (NDFB-IKS) after the involvement of members of the outfit in the gruesome killing of more than 70 persons on December 23, 2014, the fund flow to the outfit came down as its members, including senior leaders are on the run. The outfit has not been able to indulge in any kidnapping since the operation was launched and the extortion amounts are also coming down. However, sources admitted that according to reports, the remaining militants are surviving because of the money that they are receiving from the persons involved in timber smuggling.
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February - 15 
The Centre will come up with 100 All India Radio (AIR) Stations in Naxal-Left Wing Extremist (LWE) -affected States in the country and the fiwin the confidence of the people who are residing in the insurgency-hit areas. “Private radio channels
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The Centre will come up with 100 All India Radio (AIR) Stations in Naxal-Left Wing Extremist (LWE) -affected States in the country and the fiwin the confidence of the people who are residing in the insurgency-hit areas. “Private radio channels still fear setting up radio stations in Naxal-affected areas and that is one of the reasons we have decided that AIR itself will set up 100 radio stations by 2017 to tackle the menace of Naxalism in the country,” said Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardharst Radio Station will be constructed in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Asian Ageon February 16. The aim behind the move is to n Rathore.
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February - 15 February - 16
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who have called for a 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Bihar and Jharkhand, blew up a block office in Jamui District on February 15 morning, reports sify.com. The Maoists had called for a ba
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who have called for a 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Bihar and Jharkhand, blew up a block office in Jamui District on February 15 morning, reports sify.com. The Maoists had called for a bandh on February 15 and 16 over the killing of their ‘commander’ Chirag Da, who was gunned down by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers in an encounter.
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February - 15 
The first day of the 48-hour Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bandh (shut down strike) had no impact in Ranchi on February 15, reports The Times of India. However, it had a partial impact on rural areas of the State. However, the bandh ca
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The first day of the 48-hour Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bandh (shut down strike) had no impact in Ranchi on February 15, reports The Times of India. However, it had a partial impact on rural areas of the State. However, the bandh called by the CPI-Maoist Bihar State Committee resulted in the postponement of the matriculation and intermediate examinations, conducted by Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), scheduled for February 16. Most business establishments in Gomia, Nawadih, Bermo and other areas remained close throughout. Commercial vehicles also remained off the roads, including long-distance buses. The bandh also disrupted transportation of coal, said sources.
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February - 15 
The I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on February 15 claimed that Sanjib Basumatary alias Kharde who was killed by the joint team of Army and Police on February 14 morning at Auzarguri in Kokrajhar Distric
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The I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on February 15 claimed that Sanjib Basumatary alias Kharde who was killed by the joint team of Army and Police on February 14 morning at Auzarguri in Kokrajhar District, was not their cadre but a student, reports The Sentinel. The outfit also alleged that a hand of Kharde was cut off brutally by the Army.
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February - 15 
the Maoists had abducted two railway staff in Jamui District on February 15.
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the Maoists had abducted two railway staff in Jamui District on February 15.
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February - 15 
The Maoists partially damaged the building of Barhat block office in Jamui District by exploding a cane bomb in the early hours of February 15, reports The Hindu. The main door, gate and a pillar of the block office building were damaged while cracks
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The Maoists partially damaged the building of Barhat block office in Jamui District by exploding a cane bomb in the early hours of February 15, reports The Hindu. The main door, gate and a pillar of the block office building were damaged while cracks appeared on some of the walls.
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February - 15 
The network that actively worked on expanding the al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) was not simply limited to the Deepa Sarai neighbourhood of Sambhal District in Uttar Pradesh from where six men allegedly came together to form the outfit, The H
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The network that actively worked on expanding the al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) was not simply limited to the Deepa Sarai neighbourhood of Sambhal District in Uttar Pradesh from where six men allegedly came together to form the outfit, The Hindu reports on February 16. Its reach was far and wide, according to alleged revelations by Mohammad Abdul Rehman Ali Khan. He is now in judicial custody. Khan came under surveillance after a phone call to him by Deepa Sarai resident and alleged AQIS-India 'chief' Mohammad Asif was intercepted by Indian agencies in August-September 2015. Official records quote him as saying that Asif met him in Bengaluru and told him about the new outfit.Police say Asif’s visit to Bengaluru was for roping in Khan and one Maulana Anzar Shah who were already engaged in making recruitments for the Al-Qaeda and the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). During interrogation, Khan purportedly disclosed that he visited Pakistan via Saudi Arabia about a year ago and underwent weapons training in Muzaffarabad at the instance of Lashkar veteran Sajid Mir, who has been named by David Coleman Headley in his recent deposition before a Mumbai court in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks case.Khan also met top Lashkar leader Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi in a Rawalpindi jail and its founder Hafiz Saeed in Lahore (Pakistan). By last December when he was arrested in Odisha’s Cuttack, Khan had initiated at least five men to join the al Qaeda, Police allege.
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February - 15 
Two different militant outfit in Manipur claimed the responsibility of two separate Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts that occurred on February 14, reports The Sangai Express on February 16. Whereas the proscribed Revolutionary People's Fr
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Two different militant outfit in Manipur claimed the responsibility of two separate Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts that occurred on February 14, reports The Sangai Express on February 16. Whereas the proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) claimed its hand in the bomb blast which targeted troops of 41 Assam Rifles (AR) at Hundung junction near KBS oil pump in Ukhrul District, the militant outfit Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) claimed responsibility for the bomb blast which targeted another team of 41 AR on the way from Litan to Hungphung.According to a press release issued by RPF ‘department of publicity chief’ Bangkim, the bomb attack at Hundung junction was carried out by a special warfare team of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). A press release issued by MNPF ‘assistant publicity secretary’ said that they would continue their struggle for the Naga people until the sovereignty of Manipur is restored.
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February - 15 
welcoming the move of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to sit for talks with the Government, the peace committee including Church bodies along with NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and residents of the region asked the outfit to be serio
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welcoming the move of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to sit for talks with the Government, the peace committee including Church bodies along with NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and residents of the region asked the outfit to be serious about their dialogue offer, reports The Assam Tribune. The peace committee further asked the State Government to speed up the process of selecting interlocutors for the process so that peace could return to Garo Hills. The peace committee also decided to meet the Chief Minister at the earliest and request him to take up the matter seriously.
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February - 15 
As many as 56 of the 13,849 religious seminaries geo-tagged by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have been put in Category A for their suspected links with banned organistions, reported The Express Tribune on February 15 (today). Documen
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As many as 56 of the 13,849 religious seminaries geo-tagged by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have been put in Category A for their suspected links with banned organistions, reported The Express Tribune on February 15 (today). Documents show that most of these seminaries identify themselves with the Deobandi. An unnamed Home Department official said that updated information on seminaries across the province was now available to the authorities concerned. “We have information about their sectarian affiliation and number of students and teachers at each facility,” he said.
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February - 15 
At least nine militants, belonging Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), to were killed and five others were injured in air strikes in Rajgal and Kukikhel areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Ar
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At least nine militants, belonging Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), to were killed and five others were injured in air strikes in Rajgal and Kukikhel areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 15, reports Dawn.
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February - 15 
At least one soldier was killed and four others were injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Talai village in Wana town of South Waziristan Agency on February 15, reports Dawn
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At least one soldier was killed and four others were injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Talai village in Wana town of South Waziristan Agency on February 15, reports Dawn
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February - 15 
Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on February 15 found what they called a homemade explosive device near a girls school in Kot Lakhpat area of provincial capital Lahore, reports Dawn.
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Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on February 15 found what they called a homemade explosive device near a girls school in Kot Lakhpat area of provincial capital Lahore, reports Dawn.
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February - 15 
Police on February 15 killed four criminals during an ongoing operation against criminals in the Katcha areas of Khanpur and Ghouspur in Shikarpur District, reports The Express Tribune. One Policeman, identified as Ali Gul Mahar, was also killed two
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Police on February 15 killed four criminals during an ongoing operation against criminals in the Katcha areas of Khanpur and Ghouspur in Shikarpur District, reports The Express Tribune. One Policeman, identified as Ali Gul Mahar, was also killed two others were injured in the exchange of fire. The operation was launched to recover three abductees, including a minor girl, from Thull abducted over eight years ago. However, the Police a woman, who along with five friends was kidnapped from Sehwan area two years ago. During the operation, the Police torched over ten houses and detained more than 10 suspects. Moreover, The suspects have been shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation.
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February - 15 
Security Forces arrested two militants, including 'commander' of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Zewar alias Zewar Mulla, during a raid in a house in Fateh Jang tehsil (revenue unit) in Attock District on February 15, reports The News. Mulla
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Security Forces arrested two militants, including 'commander' of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Zewar alias Zewar Mulla, during a raid in a house in Fateh Jang tehsil (revenue unit) in Attock District on February 15, reports The News. Mulla is stated to be a close associate of late TTP head Hakimullah Mehsud and a TTP 'commander' Tariq Afridi, who too is dead. Zewar was also associated with Saeed Khan, a Pakistani commander of Islamic State, or Daesh. Zewar, who had been collecting funds for the TTP, was a resident of Dabori in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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February - 15 
The SFs arrested another militant, identified as Ziaur Rehman, during a search operation in Shahu area on February 15, reports The News.
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The SFs arrested another militant, identified as Ziaur Rehman, during a search operation in Shahu area on February 15, reports The News.
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February - 15 
Unidentified armed assailants raided the residence of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, Pakistani scientist imprisoned in United States (US) over charges of terrorism, and tortured the watchman in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town of provincial capital Karachi on February 15, r
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Unidentified armed assailants raided the residence of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, Pakistani scientist imprisoned in United States (US) over charges of terrorism, and tortured the watchman in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town of provincial capital Karachi on February 15, reports The News.
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February - 15 
Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) leaders on February 15 met Home Minister Shakti Basnet and told him to stop arresting and indicting UDMF cadres in various Districts or else the UDMF would restart its agitation, reports The Himalayan Times. UDMF&rsquo
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Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) leaders on February 15 met Home Minister Shakti Basnet and told him to stop arresting and indicting UDMF cadres in various Districts or else the UDMF would restart its agitation, reports The Himalayan Times. UDMF’s remark comes a day after the Police arrested three persons in Mahottari District in connection with the killing of Armed Police Force Sub-inspector Thaman Bahadur Bishwakarma.On September 11, 2015, Bishwakarma was dragged out of an ambulance and was allegedly killed by UDMF agitators. Police indicted 100 people in the case and identified 30 accused.
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February - 15 
Police arrested two activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Mirzarkhil in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District on February 15, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Aminul Islam (32) and Jahir Ahmed (37), accused in cases filed over robbery
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Police arrested two activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Mirzarkhil in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District on February 15, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Aminul Islam (32) and Jahir Ahmed (37), accused in cases filed over robbery, arms recovery and subversive activities. Police recovered one gun from their possession.
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February - 15 
European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council on February 15 said that it will closely follow Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues, reports Colombo Page. The Council said the EU will follow closely Sri Lanka's efforts in addres
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European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council on February 15 said that it will closely follow Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues, reports Colombo Page. The Council said the EU will follow closely Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues and in establishing a credible process of transitional justice, accountability, and reconciliation.
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February - 15 
The mandate of the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP) headed by former High Court Judge Maxwell Paranagama had been extended by three more months with affect from February 15, reports Daily Mirro
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The mandate of the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP) headed by former High Court Judge Maxwell Paranagama had been extended by three more months with affect from February 15, reports Daily Mirror. The mandate had been extended under the directives of the Presidential Secretariat. The commission was appointed to investigate the complaints on the missing persons in the Northern and Eastern Provinces which were affected by war during the period June 10, 1990 and May 19, 2009. The Commission held a number of public sittings in the North and East provinces and its mandate was kept extended by the President.
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February - 16 
AR arrested an active cadre of Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), identified as Maithi Sema (38) and his accomplices, identified as Kiyeho (32) and Tokihe Sema (31) along with one illegal weapon with magazine from Sukhovi Road in Dimapur District
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AR arrested an active cadre of Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), identified as Maithi Sema (38) and his accomplices, identified as Kiyeho (32) and Tokihe Sema (31) along with one illegal weapon with magazine from Sukhovi Road in Dimapur District on February 16, reports Morung Express.
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February - 16 
AR launched a search operation and arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of NSCN-K along with one AK 47 magazine, three 7.62mm SLR magazines and 94 rounds of assorted live ammunition from a house at Rengma Colony in Walford in Dimapur District on F
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AR launched a search operation and arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of NSCN-K along with one AK 47 magazine, three 7.62mm SLR magazines and 94 rounds of assorted live ammunition from a house at Rengma Colony in Walford in Dimapur District on February 16, reports Morung Express.
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February - 16 
AR on February 16 recovered arms and ammunition includes, one 9mm Pistol with magazine, one magazine of Point 22 Pistol and live ammunition from the house of a suspected Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) cadre, Atovi Achumi in Thilixu village in
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AR on February 16 recovered arms and ammunition includes, one 9mm Pistol with magazine, one magazine of Point 22 Pistol and live ammunition from the house of a suspected Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) cadre, Atovi Achumi in Thilixu village in Dimapur District, reports Morung Express. Stating that the NSCN-IM cadre was absconding from his house, AR said his family confirmed that the recovered items belonged to Atovi Achumi. The weapon was seized and handed over to Police since the same was being kept at the residence in contravention to the Ceasefire Ground Rules, the AR release said.
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February - 16 
Following an intelligence report, the Army launched a combat operation near Assam and Arunachal Pradesh border and killed four militants on February 16 (today), reports PTI News. According to sources, three of them were from Khaplang faction of Natio
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Following an intelligence report, the Army launched a combat operation near Assam and Arunachal Pradesh border and killed four militants on February 16 (today), reports PTI News. According to sources, three of them were from Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and the fourth one was from the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I). One AK-56 assault rifle and two pistols were recovered from the slain militants, they said, adding the operation was still underway.
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February - 16 
In a joint operation, the Odisha Police, Telangana Police, Central Intelligence Bureau and Tactical Wing of Odisha Special Operation Group arrested five suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, including a woman member, from Queres
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In a joint operation, the Odisha Police, Telangana Police, Central Intelligence Bureau and Tactical Wing of Odisha Special Operation Group arrested five suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, including a woman member, from Quereshi Mohalla area in Rourkela in Sundergarh District on February 16-night, reports Deccan Chronicle. The arrested cadres were identified as Mehboob alias Guddu (27), Amzad Khan alias Dowd (27), Zakir Khan alias Sadik (32), Mahammed Salik alias Sallu (32) and Nazma, mother of Maheboob, all hailing from Khandawa District in Madhya Pradesh. According Odisha Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director General Arun Sarangi, the arrested cadres belonged to the banned SIMI. A huge cache of arms and ammunitions, including three pistols, seven guns and 11 rounds of live cartridges, were also recovered from the arrested persons. An intense exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the accused went on for three hours before the cadres were captured, sources said. The Police have also taken into custody the landlady of the house where the accused were staying for four months.According to Arun Sarangi, the arrested SIMI rebels were involved in at least 17 explosions in Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Besides, they were also carrying out anti-social activities in Bihar and Jharkhand. In 2013, all the terrorists had escaped from Khandwa Jail in Madhya Pradesh and were hiding in Rourkela since then. After the jailbreak, the terrorists killed two Police personnel during a bank loot incident in Telangana. They decamped with INR 48 lakh from the bank. The extremists also killed a Policeman in Madhya Pradesh. They were also involved in several train robbery cases and a bank loot incident in Sundargarh District of Odisha.
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February - 16 
In another incident at Dighi Bazar area under Lakshmipur Police Station in Jamui District, the Maoists left posters and pasted a few of them on the walls of a Durga temple and some abandoned shops in the market area.
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In another incident at Dighi Bazar area under Lakshmipur Police Station in Jamui District, the Maoists left posters and pasted a few of them on the walls of a Durga temple and some abandoned shops in the market area.
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February - 16 
Ravindra Kadam, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO), Nagpur Range, while speaking to a Marathi News channel has said in Gadchiroli District on February 16 that the probe conducted so far into arrested Delhi University (
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Ravindra Kadam, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO), Nagpur Range, while speaking to a Marathi News channel has said in Gadchiroli District on February 16 that the probe conducted so far into arrested Delhi University (DU) Assistant Professor G. N. Saibaba's alleged Maoist links has found that both DU and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have a large number of Left-Wing radical students, who are in touch with Kashmiri extremists groups, reports mid-day.com. "Based on the investigation we have carried out so far in connection with Saibaba's Maoist links, we have come to know that both, Delhi University (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), have large number of students, who have been influenced by radical Left-Wing ideology, who talk about revolution through violence," Kadam said.
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February - 16 
South Garo Hills Police successfully rescued three Assam based traders, who were abducted by militants reportedly belonging to a splinter group of the A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) on February 12, following a brief gun battle near a remote
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South Garo Hills Police successfully rescued three Assam based traders, who were abducted by militants reportedly belonging to a splinter group of the A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) on February 12, following a brief gun battle near a remote village called Radigre in South Garo Hills District on February 16, reports The Shillong Times. The three Assam traders hailing from Mankachar town in Dhubri district were abducted by militants when they went to sell their wares at the weekly market of Emangre village, not far from Radigre.
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February - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a mobile tower in Jamui District on February 16, the second day of a two-day state-wide bandh (shut down strike), reports The Times of India. Nearly 40 armed cadres attacked the Bhara
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a mobile tower in Jamui District on February 16, the second day of a two-day state-wide bandh (shut down strike), reports The Times of India. Nearly 40 armed cadres attacked the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) mobile tower at Mudwaro village and set it ablaze. The shutdown affected normal life in rural areas in Jamui, Banka, Munger, Lakhisarai and other neighbouring Districts.
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February - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets opposing a proposed International School have been found at Nainisar in Almora District, reports The Times of India on February 17. The school is being built by Jindal Group. A locally made r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets opposing a proposed International School have been found at Nainisar in Almora District, reports The Times of India on February 17. The school is being built by Jindal Group. A locally made revolver and two bullets were also found at the site. The slogans threatened the Jindal group to leave the hills of Uttarakhand saying that "the state's resources - water, forests, land and minerals - belonged to its people."
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February - 16 
The family of an alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an encounter with the Bastar Police earlier in February has said he was a farmer with no Maoist links and he was killed in a “fake encounter,” reports T
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The family of an alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an encounter with the Bastar Police earlier in February has said he was a farmer with no Maoist links and he was killed in a “fake encounter,” reports The Hindu. Bastar Inspector General of Police (IGP) S.R.P. Kalluri had said that Hadma Batodi Kashyap of Sunga village under the Mardoom Police Station limits of Bastar District, was killed in a “fierce encounter” on February 4 and a country-made gun was recovered. However, Hadma Kashyap’s family has said he was picked up by the Police from his house early on February 3. “Around 25 policemen surrounded our house. Six of them entered it and asked my husband to show them a way out of the village. When my husband refused, they gagged him and took him along with them,” said Galo Kashyap, wife of Hadma. Then, Galo visited village head Sudhram Mandavi to inform him of her husband’s “abduction.” “I went to the Mardoom Police Station to find out the whereabouts of Hadma, but the Constable told me that he was not there. I went to the station the next day too, but the Police refused to say anything. “On February 5, some villagers told me that Hadma’s body was seen at Maharani Hospital at Jagdalpur,” Mandavi said.
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February - 16 
The Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on February 16 alleged that the Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) is an “initiative of India’s age old trademark divisive craft to sabotage Nagas sovereign stru
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The Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on February 16 alleged that the Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) is an “initiative of India’s age old trademark divisive craft to sabotage Nagas sovereign struggle under SS Khaplang led NSCN/GPRN [Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland]”, reports Morung Express. In a statement from its Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP), ‘colonel’ Isak Sumi of the NSCN-K stated that the “sly nature of furnishing bogus and non-existent identities of leaders of this newly flouted gang itself indicate insidious intent.” Stating that their leader, R. Stephen is “none other than Mr. Toshan Mossang of Nampong under Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh and the rest of the leaders provided are all but fictitious,” the NSCN-K MIP informed that it shall “not allow this India indoctrinated pariah gang to exist or function in Eastern Nagaland under any circumstance nor shall NSCN allow Eastern Nagaland to be used as breeding ground for anti-nationals, any individual or group associating with this gang shall be treated as collaborator and same yardstick shall be applied as with any anti-national element.”Responding to allegations levelled against him by Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), the Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman Lieutenant General (Retired) N.K.Singh on February 16 termed it as “amazing and ironical” that the NSCN-IM was accusing him of trying to sabotage and derail the peace process between NSCN-IM and Government of India (GoI) when he was in no way involved in the talks at the highest levels in New Delhi, reports Nagaland Post. On the allegation that he has some vested motives, the CMFG chairman, in a press release, said his only motives and desire were to see genuine peace and good law and order in Nagaland, common people free from the fear of the gun, and a security environment conducive to encouraging increased economic activities and local employment.
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February - 16 
The two-day Bihar bandh (shut down strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) passed off peacefully on February 16, reports The Times of India. The bandh was called in protest against the killing of Maoist ‘commander&rsq
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The two-day Bihar bandh (shut down strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) passed off peacefully on February 16, reports The Times of India. The bandh was called in protest against the killing of Maoist ‘commander’ Chirag Da.
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February - 16 
A Session Court (South Karachi) on February 16 sentenced two suspects, identified as Naeem alias 'Cockroach' and Farhan alias 'Tidda', belonging to Muttahida Qaumi Movement party, to a collective 14-years imprisonment each in addition
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A Session Court (South Karachi) on February 16 sentenced two suspects, identified as Naeem alias 'Cockroach' and Farhan alias 'Tidda', belonging to Muttahida Qaumi Movement party, to a collective 14-years imprisonment each in addition to a fine of PKR 10,000 each on the charges of keeping illicit weapons and explosives, reports Dawn. Police had arrested the pair from Orangi Town in March 2013, recovering two pistols and a hand grenade. A case was filed for illegal possession of arms and explosives under Sindh Arms Act section 13-d and Explosive Substances Act of 1908 sections 4 and 5.
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February - 16 
In another raid, the CTD personnel arrested Mohammed Kasif along with a Kalashnikov in Yousuf Goth area of Gadap Town. Later, the Police also arrested Mohammed Farooq and recovered a Kalashnikov and 10,000 bullets from his possession. Further investi
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In another raid, the CTD personnel arrested Mohammed Kasif along with a Kalashnikov in Yousuf Goth area of Gadap Town. Later, the Police also arrested Mohammed Farooq and recovered a Kalashnikov and 10,000 bullets from his possession. Further investigations are underway.
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February - 16 
Separately, the Counter Terrorism Department's (CTD), Sindh, Intelligence Wing, on February 16 claimed to have arrested three accused, including a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, who were alleged to be involved in target killings and
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Separately, the Counter Terrorism Department's (CTD), Sindh, Intelligence Wing, on February 16 claimed to have arrested three accused, including a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, who were alleged to be involved in target killings and killing of armed forces personnel, reports The News. According to details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amir Farooqi of CTD Intelligence Wing said that the CTD personnel on a tip-off raided the outskirts of the city and after an encounter arrested Hanif Khan alias Fazalullah Mehsud. The Police also recovered weapons, including Kalashnikov, from his possession. However, the associates of Khan managed to flee. During investigation, it was found that the accused belonged to TTP-Sajna Group and recently came to Karachi to form a network.
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February - 16 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 16 detained three alleged terrorists from Torghar District and recovered six kilograms of explosives, including four feet safety fuse, three detonators and one hand-grenade from their possession, rep
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 16 detained three alleged terrorists from Torghar District and recovered six kilograms of explosives, including four feet safety fuse, three detonators and one hand-grenade from their possession, reports The News. The press release said the three terrorists were coming to Torghar from Shangla District. They were planning to use the explosives in a sabotage act in Torghar.
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February - 16 
The CTD arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Ghulam Qadir, from Pir Bala village in the limits of Mathra Police Station in provincial capital Pesahwar, reports The News. According to the CTD, Qadir was associated with a banned organisation a
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The CTD arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Ghulam Qadir, from Pir Bala village in the limits of Mathra Police Station in provincial capital Pesahwar, reports The News. According to the CTD, Qadir was associated with a banned organisation and was involved in collecting extortion from the locals and handing it over to other members of his group in Torkham.
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February - 16 
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali replying to a query in the Parliament on February 16 said that Bangladesh has been recognized as responsible state in abroad regarding curbing militancy and terrorism, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said that the Government
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Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali replying to a query in the Parliament on February 16 said that Bangladesh has been recognized as responsible state in abroad regarding curbing militancy and terrorism, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said that the Government has taken zero tolerance on restraining all sorts of terrorism and militancy. Moreover, the Government is firmly determined that none will be allowed to use Bangladesh territory for operating any militancy and terrorist activities. The Minister also said that the Government has taken various steps with the various countries including the Muslim countries on bilateral levels to curb terrorism and militant activities.
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February - 16 
Police in a drive arrested 13 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) while they were allegedly holding a clandestine meeting at Mandari Bazar in Sadar sub-District of Laxmipur District on February 16, reports New Age. Police said that the arrestees were
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Police in a drive arrested 13 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) while they were allegedly holding a clandestine meeting at Mandari Bazar in Sadar sub-District of Laxmipur District on February 16, reports New Age. Police said that the arrestees were accused in several sabotage cases.
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February - 16 
Six militants of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) were arrested by the Police on February 16 from Dhaka city while they were holding a secret meeting in Zindabahar Park, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee are Kushtia unit HUJI-B ‘
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Six militants of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) were arrested by the Police on February 16 from Dhaka city while they were holding a secret meeting in Zindabahar Park, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee are Kushtia unit HUJI-B ‘commander’ Sazzadul Alam alias Mukti; Mezbaur Rahman alias Pradip, a driver at Mirpur Fire Service and Civil Defence in Kushtia; Bashar, an Imam of a local mosque; Ashraf, computer operator of HUJI-B; Aziz alias Babu and Shafique alias Polash.
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February - 16 
The much-sought-after "Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime" unit under Dhaka Metropolitan Police started functioning on February 16 headed by newly appointed Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Monirul Islam, reports The Daily Star. The 60
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The much-sought-after "Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime" unit under Dhaka Metropolitan Police started functioning on February 16 headed by newly appointed Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Monirul Islam, reports The Daily Star. The 600-men Police unit specialising in technology has been formed to enhance Police capability in combating militancy and terrorism. The unit started its journey at a time when the country has witnessed a sharp rise in deadly attacks on bloggers, publishers, different Muslim sects, foreigners, and people of other religion. “The unit will work to mainly combat cybercrimes, terror financing and mobile banking related crimes,” DIG Monirul, also chief of the unit said.
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February - 17 
A man was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on the suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Kanker District on February 17, reports The Times of India. The victim's blood-soaked body was found on the o
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A man was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on the suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Kanker District on February 17, reports The Times of India. The victim's blood-soaked body was found on the outskirts of Markanar village under Koyalibeda Police Station limits this morning, a senior Police official said. "Mangel Usendi was abducted by some armed Naxals from his house in Pratappur village last night. His body was found this morning outside Markanar village, following which Police were informed," he added
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February - 17 
Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and members of the Parliamentary Working Committee (PWC) of the Nagaland Joint Legislator’s Forum on Naga political issue on February 17 met the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalan
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Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and members of the Parliamentary Working Committee (PWC) of the Nagaland Joint Legislator’s Forum on Naga political issue on February 17 met the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Th. Muivah and senior members of the group in New Delhi, reports Nagaland Post. A statement issued by Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) media cell said that the PWC led by Nagaland speaker Chotisuh Sazo and Chief mMinister T.R Zeliang and NSCN-IM leaders held a marathon deliberation on the peace initiatives between Government of India (GoI) and NSCN-IM. Both the sides discussed at length the status and progress of the on-going Naga political dialogue, where PWC also extended its support to facilitate the peace process, media cell stated. At the meeting, Muivah shared his views on various issues confronting the Naga people at this critical juncture and also made several observations on the peace dialogues.
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February - 17 
On the directions of Governor N. N. Vohra, the State Government has approved enhancement in rate of Militia Relief in favour of ex- Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Militia personnel and their widows, reports Daily Excelsior on February 18. The relief rat
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On the directions of Governor N. N. Vohra, the State Government has approved enhancement in rate of Militia Relief in favour of ex- Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Militia personnel and their widows, reports Daily Excelsior on February 18. The relief rate has been enhanced from INR 1500 to INR 2500 per month in case of 168 J&K Militia personnel who had served for 15 yrs and more. Similarly, the relief rate has been enhanced from INR 1000 to INR 2000 per month for J&K Militia Personnel who had served for periods less than 15 years. In the 77th J&K Rajya Sainik Board meeting held in April 2015, under the chairmanship of the Governor, who is also its President, the Board had approved that the relief being provided by the State Government to the Militia Veterans and their widows should be enhanced.
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February - 17 
One person, identified as Amir Hussain was arrested on February 17 for allegedly demanding INR 2 lakh at gunpoint from Dhubri District Congress vice-president Rezaul Islam on February 16, reports The Telegraph
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One person, identified as Amir Hussain was arrested on February 17 for allegedly demanding INR 2 lakh at gunpoint from Dhubri District Congress vice-president Rezaul Islam on February 16, reports The Telegraph
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February - 17 
Security agencies will approach Twitter India to block all accounts having links with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed and which are often found to be spreading venom against India, Times of India
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Security agencies will approach Twitter India to block all accounts having links with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed and which are often found to be spreading venom against India, Times of India reports on February 18. There are several accounts which have links with Saeed and it has become necessary to shut these down as quickly as possible, officials said. "We are approaching Twitter India which in turn will tell its US-based parent company to deactivate the accounts. Hopefully, it will be done soon," an unnamed official said. Earlier, Twitter had blocked several accounts operated by Saeed, following requests from security agencies in different countries, including India and the US. However, such accounts again cropped up after a gap of several months.
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February - 17 
Security Force (SF) personnel on February 17 recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), grenades and ammunition from a Maoist hideout in Rajnandgaon District, reports The Times of India. Officials said the recovery included an 8-kilogram
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Security Force (SF) personnel on February 17 recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), grenades and ammunition from a Maoist hideout in Rajnandgaon District, reports The Times of India. Officials said the recovery included an 8-kilogram IED, two grenades and some bullets.
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February - 17 
Security personnel seized several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) articles during a two-day joint combing operation at Udul under Handapa Police limits in Angul District, reports The New Indian Expresson February 18. Sambalpur Superinten
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Security personnel seized several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) articles during a two-day joint combing operation at Udul under Handapa Police limits in Angul District, reports The New Indian Expresson February 18. Sambalpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said local Police and Sambalpur unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) were conducting a joint combing operation in the areas on Angul-Sambalpur border following information about movement of about 20 Maoists at Badbil under Rairakhol Police Limits on February 14 night. The next evening, security personnel spotted some Maoists near Udul in Angul District and asked them to surrender. Instead, the Maoists opened fire and Security Force (SF) personnel retaliated. The encounter lasted for about 30 minutes before Maoists escaped into the forest under the cover of darkness. Thereafter the security personnel seized an axe, knives, computer keyboard, Maoist literature, four SLR empty cases, medicines, ear phone, torch, cooking utensils and solar panel from the spot. The SP also revealed that a member of ‘Central Committee’ Mishir Besra, who carries a cash award of INR 2.5 million on his head, was believed to be present in the group. Singh hinted that the group was heading towards Kandhamal District.
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February - 17 
The Manipuri film industry shut down indefinitely on February 17 to protest against extortion threats by National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) to the Film Forum Manipur, reports The Telegraph. "We have decided to suspend all Manipuri fi
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The Manipuri film industry shut down indefinitely on February 17 to protest against extortion threats by National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) to the Film Forum Manipur, reports The Telegraph. "We have decided to suspend all Manipuri film-related activities after the National Revolutionary Front Manipur issued threats to us for not meeting its monetary demand. We will not resume our activities until the threat is withdrawn," the chairman of the Forum, L. Surjakanta, said. According to Surjakanta, the militant group first approached the Forum for "financial assistance" late last year (2015). In response, the Forum suspended all film activities from November 14, 2015. The Forum resumed work on December 28 after a public meet, attended by civil society and student organisations, appealed to the rebels to withdraw the threat. Surjakanta said the militants have not mentioned the exact amount to be paid, but continue to issue threats to the Forum. "Within days of resuming our activities, telephone calls came from the group, threatening us and warning us that no activities would be allowed until the group is paid. Our repeated appeals and pleas to withdraw the demand and threat went unheeded. After reviewing the situation and also in view of the rigid stance of the group, we have decided to suspend all activities indefinitely from today," Surjakanta said.
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February - 17 
Two persons from Assam working in Meghalaya, identified as Kuttu Rai, a JCB (excavator) operator from Bongaigaon, and Faruk Sheikh, a truck driver from Hatsingimari, were abducted by four unidentified armed militants from Ganol Apal village near Rong
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Two persons from Assam working in Meghalaya, identified as Kuttu Rai, a JCB (excavator) operator from Bongaigaon, and Faruk Sheikh, a truck driver from Hatsingimari, were abducted by four unidentified armed militants from Ganol Apal village near Rongram in West Garo Hills District on February 17, reports The Telegraph. Tura-based contractor Adamkid Sangma, who had engaged them in a Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana project, has filed an FIR at Rongram Police outpost, report said.
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February - 17 
Two Policemen, identified as Suman Yadav and Shankar Mandavi, were injured after they were shot at by the Maoists in Rajnandgaon District on February 17, reports The Times of India. The incident took place when the duo was marching around Gatapar Pol
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Two Policemen, identified as Suman Yadav and Shankar Mandavi, were injured after they were shot at by the Maoists in Rajnandgaon District on February 17, reports The Times of India. The incident took place when the duo was marching around Gatapar Police Station in Khairagarh region. A small action team of Maoists fired upon them resulting in minor injuries on their legs.
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February - 17 
ULFA leader Anup Chetia, on February 17, while urging for peace and harmony among all the ethnic tribes of the State, cautioned the divisive forces which tried to destroy the age-long communal harmony in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Chetia w
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ULFA leader Anup Chetia, on February 17, while urging for peace and harmony among all the ethnic tribes of the State, cautioned the divisive forces which tried to destroy the age-long communal harmony in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Chetia was addressing a meeting at the Doomdooma Bangiya Durgabari Hall which was convened by the Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) in the wake of firing to the residence of former Doomdooma MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Durga Bhumij by an organisation named Moran Tiger Force (MTF). The meeting was also addressed by ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, former MLA Durga Bhumij and several leaders of various ethnic student and youth organisations. In his address Rajkhowa alleged that an unknown force is trying to disturb the communal harmony among the ethnic tribes of Tinsukia District.
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February - 17 
At least five Khasadar (tribal Police) force officials were killed when unidentified militants attacked a Khasadar check post at Mohmand-Peshawar Highway in Pandyali area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 17,
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At least five Khasadar (tribal Police) force officials were killed when unidentified militants attacked a Khasadar check post at Mohmand-Peshawar Highway in Pandyali area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 17, reports The Express Tribune.
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February - 17 
At least three persons of the Marri tribe were killed and four others were injured in a firing incident in provincial capital Quetta on February 17, reports The News. The victims were identified as Marri tribal leader Mozai Mari and his two sons.
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At least three persons of the Marri tribe were killed and four others were injured in a firing incident in provincial capital Quetta on February 17, reports The News. The victims were identified as Marri tribal leader Mozai Mari and his two sons.
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February - 17 
During a meeting held between Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Corps Commander of Karachi Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar in Karachi on February 17 it was decided that the ongoing operation against terrorists in Karachi will be extended
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During a meeting held between Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Corps Commander of Karachi Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar in Karachi on February 17 it was decided that the ongoing operation against terrorists in Karachi will be extended to the interior of Sindh to strengthen the operation further and eliminate terrorists’ cells in these areas, reported Dawn on February 18 (today). These cells, according to sources, exist in the interior of Sindh in areas bordering Balochistan.During the discussion, according to sources, the incidents of terrorism that occurred recently in Jacobabad and Shikarpur Districts also came up for consideration and it was stated that such acts were not possible without the presence of facilitators in the interior of Sindh.
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February - 17 
Sevenmilitants, belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), who were on their way to launch an attack in Sharaqpur area, were killed in an exchange of gunfire during a Police encounter in Sheikhupura District on F
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Sevenmilitants, belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), who were on their way to launch an attack in Sharaqpur area, were killed in an exchange of gunfire during a Police encounter in Sheikhupura District on February 17, reports Daily Times. According to a statement from the Provincial Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), a dozen or so militants were riding motorcycles and were on their way to attack Police when they were intercepted. “When the firing stopped, seven unknown terrorists were found dead,” it said, adding that the men were killed “by firing from their accomplices who fled from the scene taking benefit of darkness”. Shahzad Sultan, a senior local Police Official confirmed the incident
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February - 17 
the Jama’at-ul-Ahrar (JuA) faction of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the February 17 attack on Khasadar force at a security checkpost in Karapa area of Pandyali tehsil (Revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency in whic
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the Jama’at-ul-Ahrar (JuA) faction of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the February 17 attack on Khasadar force at a security checkpost in Karapa area of Pandyali tehsil (Revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency in which seven personnel were killed, reports Dawn.
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February - 17 
Three security personnel were killed and two others were injured when militants launched an attack on a Levies check-post in Kahan area of Kohlu District on February 17, reports The News. After the attack, Security Forces launched a search opera
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Three security personnel were killed and two others were injured when militants launched an attack on a Levies check-post in Kahan area of Kohlu District on February 17, reports The News. After the attack, Security Forces launched a search operation.
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February - 17 
Two Police Constables, identified as Muhammad Asif and Mubashir, manning a security check post in Chanab Pulli area of Iqbal Town in provincial capital Lahore were shot dead by three unidentified militants on February 17, reports Dawn.
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Two Police Constables, identified as Muhammad Asif and Mubashir, manning a security check post in Chanab Pulli area of Iqbal Town in provincial capital Lahore were shot dead by three unidentified militants on February 17, reports Dawn.
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February - 17 
Two unidentified armed assailants shot at and injured a polio worker, identified as Omar Khan (22), in the Sanda area of Lahore on February 17, reports Dawn.
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Two unidentified armed assailants shot at and injured a polio worker, identified as Omar Khan (22), in the Sanda area of Lahore on February 17, reports Dawn.
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February - 17 
Unidentified militants killed two Khasadars near sub-divisional headquarter Ekka Ghund in Darwazgai area near Mohmand-Charsadda border in lower Mohmand Agency on February 17, reports The Express Tribune. Following the attacks, the solar tube-well in
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Unidentified militants killed two Khasadars near sub-divisional headquarter Ekka Ghund in Darwazgai area near Mohmand-Charsadda border in lower Mohmand Agency on February 17, reports The Express Tribune. Following the attacks, the solar tube-well in Darwazgai was also set on fire, soon after which the attackers fled from the scene.
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February - 17 
Chairman of the Sadbhawana Party (SP) Rajendra Mahato in his brief remarks to journalists at the Biratnagar Airport on February 17 stressed the need for resolving the issues of provincial boundaries within one-and-a-half months by any means, reports
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Chairman of the Sadbhawana Party (SP) Rajendra Mahato in his brief remarks to journalists at the Biratnagar Airport on February 17 stressed the need for resolving the issues of provincial boundaries within one-and-a-half months by any means, reports The Himalayan Times. He said that there was no guarantee that the demarcation issue would be resolved with the mere formation of a political mechanism comprising leaders of major political parties. He suggested that positive outcome could be achieved if the existing task force puts in efforts to resolve the issue at the earliest.
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February - 17 
The task forces of the big three political parties and the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 17 discussed the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the political mechanism to be formed to revise provincial boundaries, but failed to r
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The task forces of the big three political parties and the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 17 discussed the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the political mechanism to be formed to revise provincial boundaries, but failed to reach agreement, reports The Himalayan Times. Senior leader of Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party (TMSP) Ram Naresh Ray said the UDMF taskforce members put forth their views on the UDMF’s 11-point demand and sought a package deal. However, members of the taskforce of the major parties were concerned only with forming a political mechanism.
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February - 17 
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Monirul Islam Chief of newly-formed Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit of Police on February 17 said that Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) has been planning to carry out attacks on cultural func
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Monirul Islam Chief of newly-formed Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit of Police on February 17 said that Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) has been planning to carry out attacks on cultural functions across the country, reports Dhaka Tribune. The Chief made the disclosure after arresting six members of HuJI-B, including the outfit’s Kushtia District ‘Commander’ on February 16 from Dhaka city while they were holding a secret meeting in Zindabahar Park.
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February - 17 
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed while replying to a question in Parliament on February 17 said that there is no Islamic State (IS) in Bangladesh but several home grown terrorist groups in the name of Islam are engaged in creating violence acr
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed while replying to a question in Parliament on February 17 said that there is no Islamic State (IS) in Bangladesh but several home grown terrorist groups in the name of Islam are engaged in creating violence across the country, reports New Age. She said “No IS exists in Bangladesh, but a few homegrown outfits in the name of Islam are conducting terrorist activities and involved in various crimes.”
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February - 17 
Mullaitivu Magistrate M.S.M. Samzudeen on February 17 ordered the Commander of the 58 Division of the Army to submit to the court before April 19 a list of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) surrenders’ to the security forces during the fi
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Mullaitivu Magistrate M.S.M. Samzudeen on February 17 ordered the Commander of the 58 Division of the Army to submit to the court before April 19 a list of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) surrenders’ to the security forces during the final stage of the war in the Wattuwakkal area in Mullaitivu District, reports Daily Mirror. The Magistrate gave the order when the Habeas corpus case filed by the relatives of the surrenders’ was taken up for hearing. The case which was filed in the Vavuniya Court in 2013 was later transferred to the Mullaitivu Magistrates Court.
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February - 18 
A cadreof the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as ‘lieutenant’ Inato Ayee, was killed in an encounter with the Assam Rifles (AR) near Chumukedima village in Dimapur District on February 18, r
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A cadreof the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as ‘lieutenant’ Inato Ayee, was killed in an encounter with the Assam Rifles (AR) near Chumukedima village in Dimapur District on February 18, reports Morung Express. According to the AR sources, the 37 AR launched an operation “in the area of Paglapahar and Razephema” following receipt of information about “presence of NSCN-K cadres attempting to re-establish extortion network in Dimapur, Chumukedima and along NH- 29.” The cadre was killed in retaliatory fire after he shot at the AR troops, who were conducting search at the road leading from Rezephema towards Paglapahar Bridge, the AR stated. A cache of arms and ammunition, which included one 9mm pistol with ammunition, hand grenades and lathod rounds were recovered, the AR added.According to the AR, the slain cadre was recently appointed as “Tax Collection In charge of Zunheboto” and added that “he was probably dispatched to Chumukedima for re-establishment of extortion network in the area.” The AR further said that the deceased cadre had served as body guard of ‘brigadier’ Akaho Sema, who is now the finance secretary of NSCN-K.
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February - 18 
A link man of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Rana Narzary was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Saraibil under Gossaigaon police station in Kokrajhar District on February 18, reports
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A link man of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Rana Narzary was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Saraibil under Gossaigaon police station in Kokrajhar District on February 18, reports The Assam Times. He was involved with money collection, extortion, providing administrative support and information about movement of security forces to militant outfit organization.
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February - 18 
A militant, identified as Abid Ahmad Bhat, surrendered before the Police in Shopian area of Shopian District along with an AK-47 rifle and a magazine in the night of February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The AK-47 was given to Bhat, a local militant,
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A militant, identified as Abid Ahmad Bhat, surrendered before the Police in Shopian area of Shopian District along with an AK-47 rifle and a magazine in the night of February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The AK-47 was given to Bhat, a local militant, by Police deserter Constable Shakoor Ahmed Parrey. In January 2016, Constable Parrey ran away with four AK-47 rifles of fellow constables from the Sub Divisional Police Officer’s (SDPO) office at Bijbehara in Anantnag District where he was posted as a personal security officer (PSO) to SDPO Bijbehara, Irshad Ahmad Bhat. Police have already arrested a militant, Gazi Fayaz on January 20 from Kundalan village along with one AK 47 rifle and three magazines; while another militant Aqib was arrested on January 22 along with one AK 47 rifle, one magazine and 30 bullet rounds. These two militants were also armed by Shakoor. However, Shakoor is still at large.
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February - 18 
A Maoist, who was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in Sukma District on February 18, reports The Times of India.
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A Maoist, who was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in Sukma District on February 18, reports The Times of India.
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February - 18 
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on February 18 said lashed out at Pakistan for failing to act against the perpetrators of the Pathankot terror strike and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks despite India sharing substantive evidence with the neighbouring coun
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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on February 18 said lashed out at Pakistan for failing to act against the perpetrators of the Pathankot terror strike and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks despite India sharing substantive evidence with the neighbouring country, reports Times of India. "If someone pretends to fall asleep, it is very difficult to find out (what they are up to). The government has continuously given evidence to Pakistan...if they are serious, they can act," the defence minister said. The minister also asserted there was no question of allowing Pakistani investigators access to the Pathankot airbase. "They (Pakistan) have to investigate the role of the people in their country," he said. On Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley's recent testimony to a court in Mumbai, Parrikar said he didn't need the approver's evidence to prove that Pakistani handlers were behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror strike.
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February - 18 
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup, asked about Pakistan's offer of sending a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to India to probe the Pathankot attack, he said India was waiting for a firm proposal from Islamabad on the i
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup, asked about Pakistan's offer of sending a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to India to probe the Pathankot attack, he said India was waiting for a firm proposal from Islamabad on the issue. "We have said that we welcomed the decision of Pakistan government to form an SIT. As and when a firm proposal is received, then the modalities will be worked out," he said.
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February - 18 
One Chinese-made hand grenade was found at the residential gate of one Okram Pishak of Singjamei Okram Leikai under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District on February 18, reports The Sangai Express. The hand grenade, which was kept by unide
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One Chinese-made hand grenade was found at the residential gate of one Okram Pishak of Singjamei Okram Leikai under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District on February 18, reports The Sangai Express. The hand grenade, which was kept by unidentified assailants, was later safely defused by the Police bomb squad. It is suspected that the hand grenade was planted at his residential gate in connection with monetary demand.
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February - 18 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 18 busted a money laundering racket in Meghalaya by arresting three hawala agents from Balat and Dangar areas in East Khasi Hills District near the border with Bangladesh, and also recovered BDT 10.38 lakh
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 18 busted a money laundering racket in Meghalaya by arresting three hawala agents from Balat and Dangar areas in East Khasi Hills District near the border with Bangladesh, and also recovered BDT 10.38 lakh Bangladesh taka from them, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested persons were identified as Manu Roy, Jyotish Pal and Ram Dev.
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February - 18 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) Prakash Mishra has said Maoist menace is coming back again in Odisha and Telangana after lying low for some time with the overall situation in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected States rem
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) Prakash Mishra has said Maoist menace is coming back again in Odisha and Telangana after lying low for some time with the overall situation in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected States remaining "fluid", reports The Times of Indiaon February 19. The DG said while LWE activity in Odisha had by-and-large cleared up, it is now "coming back" in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District. He added "There could be many reasons (for this) -- non-application of Standard Operating Procedures or lax Policing. The inherent danger is always there...even in Telangana and some places in Andhra Pradesh." "As of now, I would say the situation is fluid but if the drive (operations and development together) continues as it is at the present, then I think it (Naxal violence) is going to take a turn for the better only. There shouldn't be any let down (in operations and development works) in affected areas," he said when asked to give his assessment of the Left Wing Extremism situation in the country. He also said "But, you cannot wish away the problem (Naxal violence) till the area under their control is taken back totally. We have to create a development hub in these areas so that after security forces conduct an operation, the gap is filled up by ushering in development works in such areas. "The idea is that Maoists do not get space to organise themselves back."
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February - 18 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab Police on February 18 lodged Indian airbase Pathankot attack case of January 2, 2016, reports The News. Sources said the case has been lodged against unknown terrorists on the plea of Deputy Home Secretar
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab Police on February 18 lodged Indian airbase Pathankot attack case of January 2, 2016, reports The News. Sources said the case has been lodged against unknown terrorists on the plea of Deputy Home Secretary Aitzaz-ud-Din. Murder, attempt to murder and terror charges have been included in the case.Earlier, the special investigation team formed by Pakistan to investigate the Pathankot incident has formally recommended to the Federal Government to lodge an FIR on the basis of the information provided to the National Security Adviser Lieutenant-General (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua by his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, background interviews and documents available with The News revealed. The Interior Ministry, on its notification issued on January 13, 2016, had constituted a six-member team. The team was headed by a convener named Rai Tahir, a reputed chief of the CTD, Punjab Police.
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February - 18 
The Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) on February 18 condemned the statement of ‘Colonel’ Isak Sumi of NSCN-K criticising the formation of ENNG, reports Morung Express. It stated that President of NSCN-K, SS Khaplang, was “man
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The Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) on February 18 condemned the statement of ‘Colonel’ Isak Sumi of NSCN-K criticising the formation of ENNG, reports Morung Express. It stated that President of NSCN-K, SS Khaplang, was “manipulated by Indian NES, NPGs and other ethnic groups by their wrong political philosophy.” The ENNG stated in a press that when Manipur was attacked on June 4, 2015, Khaplang was in Rangoon (Myanmar) on medical treatment and “nobody knows how he was appointed as a President of United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFWESEA) and his Organization forced into bandh for the period of 5 years.” This, the ENNG stated, has resulted in the “failure of entire Naga National politics and loss of many of the Naga youth without any authentic reason and price.”
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February - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a cadre of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Sibiary alias Sansuma alias Daoka Basumatary when he was produced before the special NIA court i
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a cadre of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Sibiary alias Sansuma alias Daoka Basumatary when he was produced before the special NIA court in Guwahati on February 18, reports The Telegraph. According to an official source, the accused, who was wanted by the NIA in the Adivasi massacre case (December 23, 2014), had surrendered before the special NIA court a few days ago. The court remanded him in NIA custody for 12 days. Basumatary, who hails from Dhalkata village at Nalkhamara in Udalguri District, was allegedly involved in killing of five Adivasi villagers, besides injuring others, at Pakhriguri under Serfanguri police station in Kokrajhar District on December 23, 2014. The source said after carrying out the massacre he was hiding in Nepal and Chennai (Tamil Nadu) disguised as a worker before he surrendered in the court.
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February - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the January 1-3 Pathankot (Punjab) attack, has not only traced the infiltration route of the attackers from Pakistan but also found that they crossed over in broad daylight, at around 2p
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the January 1-3 Pathankot (Punjab) attack, has not only traced the infiltration route of the attackers from Pakistan but also found that they crossed over in broad daylight, at around 2pm on December 30, 2015, reports Times of India February 19. The infiltrators hid in a forested area close to the border for almost six hours, before starting for their target at 8pm. The terrorists, after crossing over from Bamiyal, waited for it to be dark before they proceeded. The NIA, upon searching the area near the infiltration point, recovered discarded food packets carefully buried by the terrorists. All the packets had Pakistani markings and manufacturing dates of November and December 2015. According to sources, the terrorists were escorted by their Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) handler Kashif Jaan, who belongs to Pakistan's Bahawalpur, to the infiltration point. Only two of the four attackers whose bodies were recovered have been identified, by the names Nasir and Salim. Nasir had made a call to his mother in Pakistan from one of the cellphones snatched from Superintendent of Police Salwinder Singh's car, while Salim's name came up during one of the conversations with the handlers.
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February - 18 
The Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh on February 18 reviewed the Naxal-[Left- Wing Extremism (LWE)] situation of Andhra Pradesh (AP) in Visakhapatnam where he credited security agencies, developmental programmes and policies of the
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh on February 18 reviewed the Naxal-[Left- Wing Extremism (LWE)] situation of Andhra Pradesh (AP) in Visakhapatnam where he credited security agencies, developmental programmes and policies of the State Government for the improved scenario, reports The Deccan Chronicle. He said the LWE activities across States were restricted to 141 districts in 2015 from 162 districts in 2014. The State has already completed construction of 11 fortified police stations, the Minister was informed. The UMHA has also approved one extra battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to AP. Assuring the State Government of speedy clearance of projects, the Minister said under the Road Requirement Plan (RRP)-2, the Centre has approved laying of 1,200-km of roads in AP out of total 5,400-km to be laid across the country. Construction of 53 mobile towers has been allotted under the first phase to boost the communication network in LWE-affected areas of AP. Of these, 33 towers have already been activated. According to the UMHA, in 2014, there were 1,091 incidents of Maoist violence in the 10 States in which 310 people lost their lives. In 2015, of the 226 deaths, 168 were civilians and 58 were Security Force (SF) personnel. Further, as many as 89 Maoists were also killed and 1,668 were arrested and 570 cadres surrendered before authorities during the year. They will aid security forces and bridge the disconnect between the far flung areas under Maoist influence. The remaining 20 are under construction, the meeting was informed.
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February - 18 
Two persons, identified as hongthong and Amongba arrested along with 49 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition arrested near Laskiur village in Tuensang on February 18, reports Morung Express. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Tuensang, a third in
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Two persons, identified as hongthong and Amongba arrested along with 49 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition arrested near Laskiur village in Tuensang on February 18, reports Morung Express. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Tuensang, a third individual escaped during the incident.
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February - 18 
Two youths were arrested on February 18 from Hingoritoli in newly formed Charaideo District on charges of demanding money from some businessmen in the name of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), reports The Telegraph.
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Two youths were arrested on February 18 from Hingoritoli in newly formed Charaideo District on charges of demanding money from some businessmen in the name of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), reports The Telegraph.
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February - 18 
Pakistan hanged 324 people last year to rank third worldwide in terms of executions, but the vast majority of those put to death had no links to militant groups or attacks, Daily Times reported on February 19 quoting The Reprieve report. According to
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Pakistan hanged 324 people last year to rank third worldwide in terms of executions, but the vast majority of those put to death had no links to militant groups or attacks, Daily Times reported on February 19 quoting The Reprieve report. According to the report prepared by the Reprieve, an international human rights group, and Justice Project Pakistan, of the 351 executions that followed, only 39, or about 1 in 10, involved people linked to a known militant group or guilty of crimes linked to militancy. The Government lifted a moratorium on executions in late 2014 as a measure to deter militancy after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attack Army Public School in Peshawar on December 16, 2014.Pakistan now ranks after China and Iran, carrying out 324 hangings in 2015 alone, the report says. Juveniles, mentally ill prisoners, and prisoners who had been tortured or had not received fair trials were among those executed, shows an analysis of media reports and data from courts, prisons and legal teams. “The numbers show that government’s claims do not match the reality,” said Maya Foa, Director of the death penalty team at Reprieve. “Those going to the gallows are too often the poor and vulnerable,” she said in a statement. “It is hard to see how hanging people like this will make Pakistan safer.”
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February - 18 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab Police on February 18 lodged Indian airbase Pathankot attack case of January 2, 2016, reports The News. Sources said the case has been lodged against unknown terrorists on the plea of Deputy Home Secretar
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab Police on February 18 lodged Indian airbase Pathankot attack case of January 2, 2016, reports The News. Sources said the case has been lodged against unknown terrorists on the plea of Deputy Home Secretary Aitzaz-ud-Din. Murder, attempt to murder and terror charges have been included in the case.Earlier, the special investigation team formed by Pakistan to investigate the Pathankot incident has formally recommended to the Federal Government to lodge an FIR on the basis of the information provided to the National Security Adviser Lieutenant-General (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua by his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, background interviews and documents available with The News revealed. The Interior Ministry, on its notification issued on January 13, 2016, had constituted a six-member team. The team was headed by a convener named Rai Tahir, a reputed chief of the CTD, Punjab Police.
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February - 18 
The Gilgit-Baltistan Government has decided to allocate a substantial piece of land to Pakistan Army in in Thak Das area of Diamer District so it can set up headquarters and ensure security for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), reports The
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The Gilgit-Baltistan Government has decided to allocate a substantial piece of land to Pakistan Army in in Thak Das area of Diamer District so it can set up headquarters and ensure security for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), reports The Express Tribune on February 18 (today). Diamer Deputy Commissioner Usman Ahmad said, “The army will make its headquarters in Thak Das; this will help provide security to CPEC installations.”
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February - 18 
Two personnel of the Khasadar force (locally raised security formations selected from each tribe) were killed in Machni area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 18, reports Dawn. The incident occurred late in t
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Two personnel of the Khasadar force (locally raised security formations selected from each tribe) were killed in Machni area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 18, reports Dawn. The incident occurred late in the night when the deceased personnel Taj Ali and Bilal were on duty at a solar tubewell in the area.
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February - 18 
Cadres of the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 18 vandalized stage set up to address a function by State Minister for Health Mohammad Mustak Alam in Rautahat District, reports The Himalayan Times. The programme was held in
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Cadres of the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 18 vandalized stage set up to address a function by State Minister for Health Mohammad Mustak Alam in Rautahat District, reports The Himalayan Times. The programme was held in the District Hospital to welcome the Minister. But the cadres of agitating parties went berserk after learning that preparations were being made for the Minister’s visit to the Hospital. District leader of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Anil Singh said “We disrupted the programme as we have decided to prevent any Ministers who have made remarks against Madhes and Madhesis from holding any programme in the Tarai districts.”
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February - 18 
The Government on February 18 decided to form a political committee to resolve the disputes over provincial demarcations under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa, reports Republica. A cabinet meeting took t
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The Government on February 18 decided to form a political committee to resolve the disputes over provincial demarcations under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa, reports Republica. A cabinet meeting took the decision to constitute an 11-member political body to recommend solutions for resolving the disputes on provincial boundaries. Education Minister Girirajmani Pokharel said “Today's cabinet meeting has decided to constitute the body which will be given full shape once the prime minister returns home from India visit. We have decided to select its members later with the view to incorporate representatives from agitating Madhesi parties as well.”
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February - 18 
The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 18 rejected the political mechanism formed under Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamal Thapa to revise provincial boundaries, reports The Himalayan Times. The UDMF issued a
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The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on February 18 rejected the political mechanism formed under Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamal Thapa to revise provincial boundaries, reports The Himalayan Times. The UDMF issued a press release saying the newly formed mechanism would not be able to address the demands of the agitating parties, so it would not accept the mechanism. The UDMF termed the unilateral action of the Government forming the mechanism as a dictatorial step which could adversely affect the ongoing negotiations between the two sides.
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February - 18 
Police arrested three suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a hotel in Lalmonirhat District on February 18, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Abdur Rahman (70), Jwel Hossain (40) and Sheher
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Police arrested three suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from a hotel in Lalmonirhat District on February 18, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Abdur Rahman (70), Jwel Hossain (40) and Sheher Khan (45).
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February - 18 
Police in overnight drives on February 18 arrested three cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Satkania upazila (sub-District) of Chittagong District in connection with cased filed over subversive activit
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Police in overnight drives on February 18 arrested three cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Satkania upazila (sub-District) of Chittagong District in connection with cased filed over subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Rezaul Karim (34), Syadul Huq (40) and Muhamad Touhid (26).
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February - 18 
Ramanathan Indrarajah, a councilor of Northern Provincial Council (NPC) for the Vavuniya District was attacked by unidentified assailants on February 18, reports Daily Mirror. The councilor was assaulted while he was returning home by a motor bicycle
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Ramanathan Indrarajah, a councilor of Northern Provincial Council (NPC) for the Vavuniya District was attacked by unidentified assailants on February 18, reports Daily Mirror. The councilor was assaulted while he was returning home by a motor bicycle after visiting the house of a 13-year-old girl, who had died recently in Vavuniya District.
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February - 19 
A cadre of Liberation of A’chik Elite Force (LAEF), identified as Rosthon N Marak alias Kimjim, who orchestrated several kidnappings in East Garo Hills was arrested after Police raided his house in Samanda Kalsanang Adinggittim village in
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A cadre of Liberation of A’chik Elite Force (LAEF), identified as Rosthon N Marak alias Kimjim, who orchestrated several kidnappings in East Garo Hills was arrested after Police raided his house in Samanda Kalsanang Adinggittim village in West Garo Hills District on February 19, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested cadre belonged to the LAEF faction headed by one Augustine and at one point of time was behind several kidnappings of traders and businessmen including a coal dealer. Police had been on the trail of the fugitive Rosthon for quite a while but he had managed to slip away in previous instances.
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February - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Baldev Janesh, a member of company number 6, platoon 1 and former ‘commander’ of a local operating squad (LOS) was killed in an intelligence based operation in the forest
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Baldev Janesh, a member of company number 6, platoon 1 and former ‘commander’ of a local operating squad (LOS) was killed in an intelligence based operation in the forests of Hiramandla in Kondagaon District on February 19, reports The Times of India. Security personnel have recovered the Maoist's body, arms and weapons from the spot along with some Maoist material, and two bharmar rifles.
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February - 19 
A suspected National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) militant, identified as Ajoy Roy (20) was arrested along with one handmade pistol, six hand grenades and two blank cartridges from Darrangamela in Baksa District along Indo-Bhutan border on Feb
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A suspected National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) militant, identified as Ajoy Roy (20) was arrested along with one handmade pistol, six hand grenades and two blank cartridges from Darrangamela in Baksa District along Indo-Bhutan border on February 19, reports The Sentinel.
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February - 19 
A village headman, identified as Penta Madkami, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Podia Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on February 19, reports The New Indian Express. Three Maoists arrived
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A village headman, identified as Penta Madkami, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Podia Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on February 19, reports The New Indian Express. Three Maoists arrived at Madkami’s house and introduced themselves as Police officers. They entered his house and then killed him with an axe. Later, they asked some villagers to accompany them to an area nearby. However, suspecting foul play, the villagers caught hold of the three and handed them over to the Police.
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February - 19 
An improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at thickly populated Namthilok in North AOC in Imphal West District on February 19, reports The Sangai Express. However, there is no report of any casualty.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at thickly populated Namthilok in North AOC in Imphal West District on February 19, reports The Sangai Express. However, there is no report of any casualty.
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February - 19 
Border Security Force (BSF) troops arrested a Bangladeshi national, identified as Shamin Noor Islam (28), while he was trespassing into Indian territory at Dalu in the South West Garo Hills District on February 19, reports The Telegraph.
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops arrested a Bangladeshi national, identified as Shamin Noor Islam (28), while he was trespassing into Indian territory at Dalu in the South West Garo Hills District on February 19, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 19 
Chhattisgarh Police on February 19 said at least 31 bodies of Maoists have been recovered since the start of the year (2016) with nine alleged Maoists being killed in six big operations in the past three weeks alone, reports The Indian Express. Senio
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Chhattisgarh Police on February 19 said at least 31 bodies of Maoists have been recovered since the start of the year (2016) with nine alleged Maoists being killed in six big operations in the past three weeks alone, reports The Indian Express. Senior Police officers said the number was achieved after a shift in strategy that has seen an increased use of District Reserve Group (DRG), a unit of the State Police, that has among its recruits several surrendered Maoists. Bastar Inspector General of Police (IGP) S.R.P. Kalluri said, “The turning point in Bastar has been the use of the DRG. I have no hesitation in saying that much of the credit goes to lower rung surrendered Maoist cadres, who have specific information. They never lose their abilities in a jungle, and they are motivated to see that Naxalism ends so that they can go back to their villages.”
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February - 19 
Fourcadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in the morning of February 19 (today) following a nine-hour encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Taimara valley on NH-33 in Ranchi District and four firearms were seize
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Fourcadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in the morning of February 19 (today) following a nine-hour encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Taimara valley on NH-33 in Ranchi District and four firearms were seized, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General (IG) Rakesh Kumar Mishra confirmed, reports Times of India. The police have recovered four dead bodies and a process to identify them is on. All the four dead Maoists were in Maoist fatigue. Two CRPF troopers were injured in the initial hours of encounter.The operation began on specific inputs around 9 pm in the night of February 18. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kuldeep Dwivedi, who led the operations, said intermittent firing continued throughout the night. "The Maoists, around 40 in number, were led by two top commanders. It was a strong team which engaged the cops in the operation all through the night," Dwivedi, who camped in the valley at night, stated. Dwivedi said police had information that a group of Maoists were passing through Ghaghrabera village in the valley and that an ambush was laid. "The Maoists opened fire on our team when cops asked them to lay down arms. The forces retaliated very strongly," the SSP said. The Maoists were going to a safe place when they were ambushed. One of the slain Maoists is a woman. "Two of them were carrying SLR. It suggests that they enjoyed a higher rank in the outfit," IG Mishra said. The Maoists were led by central committee member Vivekji and Mithileshji. "It is not known if the slain Maoists include any of the two or none," an unnamed Police officer said. Dileep Singh, assistant commandant CRPF, said other Maoists managed to escape after putting up a strong resistance. Two company CRPF, one SSB company and district police were part of the operation team.
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February - 19 
Jharkhand Police identified the four Maoists who were killed in an encounter with SF personnel in Ranchi district on February 19, reports The Times of India. The male cadres were identified as Boida Pahan, a ‘sub-zonal commander,’ Hemant,
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Jharkhand Police identified the four Maoists who were killed in an encounter with SF personnel in Ranchi district on February 19, reports The Times of India. The male cadres were identified as Boida Pahan, a ‘sub-zonal commander,’ Hemant, a ‘cadre’ and Roshan. The woman cadre was identified as Alisha alias Sunita.
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February - 19 
Manipur Police arrested five persons including three women along with two machine guns and loaded magazines from Moirang in Bishnupur District on February 19, reports Morung Express. The five were travelling in an auto when they were halted by the Po
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Manipur Police arrested five persons including three women along with two machine guns and loaded magazines from Moirang in Bishnupur District on February 19, reports Morung Express. The five were travelling in an auto when they were halted by the Police for random frisking. Details on the identity of the arrested were not divulged for investigation, the sources said.
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February - 19 
Suspected militants shot at and wounded three people, including a school girl, in a restaurant located at Khurai Angom Leikai Laiching Chingkhong in Imphal East District on February 19, reports The Sangai Express. The injured victims were identified
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Suspected militants shot at and wounded three people, including a school girl, in a restaurant located at Khurai Angom Leikai Laiching Chingkhong in Imphal East District on February 19, reports The Sangai Express. The injured victims were identified as Yumnam Suraj (25), his 17 years old companion and Laishram Romita (37). Suraj received bullet injury on his face while the girl received bullet injury at the left arm.
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February - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Job D Shira in Rajapara in South West Khasi Hills District, reports The Sentinel on February 20. Two mobile phones with one SI
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The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Job D Shira in Rajapara in South West Khasi Hills District, reports The Sentinel on February 20. Two mobile phones with one SIM card were recovered from his possession. He was involved in serving GNLA demand notes to the various persons. He had escaped from the clutches of Chokpot Police few days back. He had been working for GNLA since 2010, sources said.
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February - 19 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) Prakash Mishra has said Maoist menace is coming back again in Odisha and Telangana after lying low for some time with the overall situation in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected States rem
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) Prakash Mishra has said Maoist menace is coming back again in Odisha and Telangana after lying low for some time with the overall situation in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected States remaining "fluid", reports The Times of Indiaon February 19. The DG said while LWE activity in Odisha had by-and-large cleared up, it is now "coming back" in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District. He added "There could be many reasons (for this) -- non-application of Standard Operating Procedures or lax Policing. The inherent danger is always there...even in Telangana and some places in Andhra Pradesh." "As of now, I would say the situation is fluid but if the drive (operations and development together) continues as it is at the present, then I think it (Naxal violence) is going to take a turn for the better only. There shouldn't be any let down (in operations and development works) in affected areas," he said when asked to give his assessment of the Left Wing Extremism situation in the country. He also said "But, you cannot wish away the problem (Naxal violence) till the area under their control is taken back totally. We have to create a development hub in these areas so that after security forces conduct an operation, the gap is filled up by ushering in development works in such areas. "The idea is that Maoists do not get space to organise themselves back."
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February - 19 
The Centre is ready to talk to Maoists if they lay down arms without any conditions, Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh said in Bhubaneswar. He said “If they lay down arms and shun violence, we are ready to talk to them within
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The Centre is ready to talk to Maoists if they lay down arms without any conditions, Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh said in Bhubaneswar. He said “If they lay down arms and shun violence, we are ready to talk to them within the constitutional limits.” Expressing satisfaction over the success in anti-Maoist operations in the region, the Minister said “I have reviewed the security scenario in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. There has been improvement in curbing Maoist violence.” Asked about the status of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP), a special development scheme for Maoist-affected areas, the Minister said “Implementation of the IAP has been discussed in detail. We will revive the programme.” In Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik appealed to the Home Minister to sanction two companies of Central Forces for combating Maoists.
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February - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 19 blew up the NewadiPanchayat (village level local self government institution) building at Dihi village in Latehar District and later on set ablaze a tower of a private telecom com
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 19 blew up the NewadiPanchayat (village level local self government institution) building at Dihi village in Latehar District and later on set ablaze a tower of a private telecom company at Chope village in the same District, reports The Business Standard. The Maoists also pasted posters at the two villages.
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February - 19 
The Myanmar Government’s Union Peacemaking Working Committee will try to encourage more ethnic armed groups to join the peace process, according to its vice chairman Aung Min, reports Nagaland Post on February 20. According to Eleven Myanmar re
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The Myanmar Government’s Union Peacemaking Working Committee will try to encourage more ethnic armed groups to join the peace process, according to its vice chairman Aung Min, reports Nagaland Post on February 20. According to Eleven Myanmar report, Aung Min told representatives of the Government, Parliament, Army, armed groups and political parties at the Myanmar Peace Centre in Yangon that work was needed on the peace process. “We know that the groups which signed the ceasefire are trying to persuade other groups to participate. We will try to negotiate with them in Chiang Mai. The time is good for them to participate in the political process. The government has good intentions. I will continue to help the peace process wherever I can. We need to go together to reach our goal,” said Aung Min.
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February - 19 
The Police have also arrested 141 Maoists with 90 arrested from Sukma District alone so far this year.
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The Police have also arrested 141 Maoists with 90 arrested from Sukma District alone so far this year.
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February - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militias, who reportedly triggered the landmine blast on January 8 that killed two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including a Deputy Commandant, were arrested in Koraput District on February 19
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militias, who reportedly triggered the landmine blast on January 8 that killed two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including a Deputy Commandant, were arrested in Koraput District on February 19, reports The Hindu. They were identified as Basudev Pradhani (37) and Bhagaban Minarbalia (28). According to Police sources, both were part of Boipariguda ‘area committee’ under Malkangiri-Koraput border division of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 19 
Two labourers who were reportedly abducted by armed men last week allegedly for ransom returned safely on February 19, nine days after they were picked up amongst a group of eight labourers camped on a worksite near Buongbal village in Singngat sub-d
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Two labourers who were reportedly abducted by armed men last week allegedly for ransom returned safely on February 19, nine days after they were picked up amongst a group of eight labourers camped on a worksite near Buongbal village in Singngat sub-division of Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express. The labourers, identified as Muanlianthang (40) and Ginsuanmang (40) reached home safely on February 19 after they were abducted on February 10 midnight by five unidentified armed men. Sources said the family had withheld the kidnapping episode from the public as their captors had threatened to eliminate them if the abduction ever comes out in the press.
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February - 19 
Afghan religious scholar Abdul Haleem was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Sultan Khel area of Khyber Agency on February 19, reports Daily Times. According to SFs, unidentified attackers opened fire on Afghan religious scholar leaving him seri
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Afghan religious scholar Abdul Haleem was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Sultan Khel area of Khyber Agency on February 19, reports Daily Times. According to SFs, unidentified attackers opened fire on Afghan religious scholar leaving him seriously injured and was rushed to hospital where he could not succumb to his injuries.
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February - 19 
Another bullet-riddled dead body was recovered in Toba Achakzai area of Qilla Abdullah District on February 19, reports Dawn.
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Another bullet-riddled dead body was recovered in Toba Achakzai area of Qilla Abdullah District on February 19, reports Dawn.
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February - 19 
At least five militants were killed during search operation, conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Karapa area of Pandyali tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 19, reports The News. The sec
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At least five militants were killed during search operation, conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Karapa area of Pandyali tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 19, reports The News. The security personnel also seized explosive material from their possession.
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February - 19 
At least three Policemen were killed in a gun attack near Miran Wala Bangla Bypass in Faisalabad District of Punjab on February 19, reports Daily Times. The suspected miscreants opened fire at Policemen when they were stopped by patrolling Police nea
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At least three Policemen were killed in a gun attack near Miran Wala Bangla Bypass in Faisalabad District of Punjab on February 19, reports Daily Times. The suspected miscreants opened fire at Policemen when they were stopped by patrolling Police near Miran Wala Bangla Bypass, resulting in the killing of three Policemen. However, the suspects managed to escape
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February - 19 
Elsewhere in the District, at least three bullet-riddled dead bodies were recovered from Shakha Dara area of Chaman town on February 19, reports Dawn.
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Elsewhere in the District, at least three bullet-riddled dead bodies were recovered from Shakha Dara area of Chaman town on February 19, reports Dawn.
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February - 19 
Frontier Corps (FC) arrested four alleged militants and recovered arms from their possession in Mastung area of same District in Balochistan on February 19, reports Daily Times. According to an FC spokesman, acting on a tip off, FC personnel carried
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Frontier Corps (FC) arrested four alleged militants and recovered arms from their possession in Mastung area of same District in Balochistan on February 19, reports Daily Times. According to an FC spokesman, acting on a tip off, FC personnel carried out a search operation in the area and apprehended four alleged militants.
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February - 19 
Frontier Corps (FC) troops foiled an act of terror in Dera Murad Jamali city of Naseerabad District on February 19, reports The Express Tribune The militants were planning to use the IED weighing 8 kilograms against the security forces guarding gas p
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Frontier Corps (FC) troops foiled an act of terror in Dera Murad Jamali city of Naseerabad District on February 19, reports The Express Tribune The militants were planning to use the IED weighing 8 kilograms against the security forces guarding gas pipelines.
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February - 19 
Law Enforcement Agencies shot dead four militants who were seen planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Abdul Rehman Zai area of Gulistan town of Qilla Abdullah District on February 19, reports The Express Tribune. “A large quantit
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Law Enforcement Agencies shot dead four militants who were seen planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Abdul Rehman Zai area of Gulistan town of Qilla Abdullah District on February 19, reports The Express Tribune. “A large quantity of arms and explosives were also confiscated from their possession.
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February - 19 
Militants blew up part of a newly constructed Government school in the Tiarza tehsil area of SWA on February 19-night, reports Dawn. A splinter group of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Sajna group, claimed responsibility for the attack. “
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Militants blew up part of a newly constructed Government school in the Tiarza tehsil area of SWA on February 19-night, reports Dawn. A splinter group of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Sajna group, claimed responsibility for the attack. “We have blown up the school because it was a government installation,” said Azam Tariq, a spokesman of the group, warning the group would continue to attack government targets.
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February - 19 
Two people were shot dead when unidentified militants opened fire at them in the Dilsora Karez area of Chaman town on February 19, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Two people were shot dead when unidentified militants opened fire at them in the Dilsora Karez area of Chaman town on February 19, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 19 
The agitating Madhes-based political parties criticized the Government's move to form a political mechanism to resolve disputes over provincial boundaries without first finalizing its Terms of References (ToR) through the joint taskforce, reports
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The agitating Madhes-based political parties criticized the Government's move to form a political mechanism to resolve disputes over provincial boundaries without first finalizing its Terms of References (ToR) through the joint taskforce, reports Republica on February 19. Sadbhavana Party (SP) Co-Chairman Laxman Lal Karna said "We will not join any committee or mechanism unless a specific ToR is developed through political negotiations. We'll not accept any unilateral move from the Government."
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February - 19 
An Inspector of the Detective Branch of Police was injured in an attack allegedly by militants of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) during a raid on a flat at Uttar Badda in Dhaka city on February 19, reports The Daily Star. Two members of the outfit were
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An Inspector of the Detective Branch of Police was injured in an attack allegedly by militants of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) during a raid on a flat at Uttar Badda in Dhaka city on February 19, reports The Daily Star. Two members of the outfit were arrested during the raid. The injured Inspector is Baharuddin Faruqui (45). Baharuddin was hacked with sharp weapons by militants in a scuffle during the raid.
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February - 19 
Police arrested four cadres of Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) while they were holding a secret meeting at Patra village in Rajbari District on February 19, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Jagadish (30), Shyamal Kumar (35), Shorojit Paul (20)
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Police arrested four cadres of Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) while they were holding a secret meeting at Patra village in Rajbari District on February 19, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Jagadish (30), Shyamal Kumar (35), Shorojit Paul (20) and Zohurul Islam (20).
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February - 19 
According to a study of the World Bank, regions with highest rate of poverty in Sri Lanka are areas inhabited by Tamils, reports Colombo Pageon February 20. The regions come under the Districts of Mannar, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi in the Northern Pr
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According to a study of the World Bank, regions with highest rate of poverty in Sri Lanka are areas inhabited by Tamils, reports Colombo Pageon February 20. The regions come under the Districts of Mannar, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi in the Northern Province; Batticaloa in the East Province; Badulla District in Uva Province; and Nuwara Eliya in Central Province. Going by Sri Lanka’s national poverty line of about $1.50 per day (Purchasing Power Parity in 2005), the poverty headcount rates of Mullaitivu, Mannar and Kilinochchi are 28.8 per cent, 20.1 per cent and 12.7 per cent respectively. If one were to apply the international poverty line of $2.5 per day, the figures in these three Districts are 74.4 per cent, 60.9 per cent and 57.2 per cent respectively.
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February - 20 
27 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh were handed over to the authority concerned in Bangladesh by a Manipur Police team on February 20, reports The Sangai Express. According to a source, all the 27 Bangladeshis had entered Manipur via Kolkata, Guwah
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27 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh were handed over to the authority concerned in Bangladesh by a Manipur Police team on February 20, reports The Sangai Express. According to a source, all the 27 Bangladeshis had entered Manipur via Kolkata, Guwahati and Dimapur in order to earn money.
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February - 20 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in the forests of Tarlaguda village under Golapalli Police Station limits in Sukma District on February 20, reports PTI. A c
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in the forests of Tarlaguda village under Golapalli Police Station limits in Sukma District on February 20, reports PTI. A composite squad of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) led by Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) D. Shravan and Additional SP Santosh Singh were carrying out anti-Maoist operation in the interiors of Golapalli for the past few days. While they were cordoning off Tarlaguda forests, an encounter broke out between the SF personnel and the Maoists. The Maoists, however, soon fled into the deep forests on finding SFs personnel zeroing-in on them. Later during search, the body of a cadre clad in 'uniform', beside a muzzle loading gun, tiffin bomb fitted with detonators, gun powder, Insas rifle rounds and Maoist literature were recovered from the spot. The killed Maoist was identified as Madkam Muda, a Jan militia (people’s militia) member.
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February - 20 
A hardcore Maoist, carrying INR 100,000 reward on his head, and two ‘militia members, surrendered before the Security Force (SF) personnel during an anti-Maoist operation in Karlapat Reserve Forest area of Kalahandi District on February 20, rep
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A hardcore Maoist, carrying INR 100,000 reward on his head, and two ‘militia members, surrendered before the Security Force (SF) personnel during an anti-Maoist operation in Karlapat Reserve Forest area of Kalahandi District on February 20, reports The New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoist was identified as Suka Majhi (20) of Chhattisgarh. Along with him, two other local militia members also surrendered. Their identity was not disclosed on security grounds.
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February - 20 
A militant belonging to Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Tabroi Konyak was arrested near a tea garden on Sonari-Namtola Road in Charaideo District on February 20, reports The Telegraph.
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A militant belonging to Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Tabroi Konyak was arrested near a tea garden on Sonari-Namtola Road in Charaideo District on February 20, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 20 
A team of Narcotic Cell arrested two persons, identified as L. Thangchungnung alias Chuchung Khongsai (18) and Sotinthang Touthang (18) along with 13 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 500 denomination from Gambhir Shopping Complex in Imphal W
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A team of Narcotic Cell arrested two persons, identified as L. Thangchungnung alias Chuchung Khongsai (18) and Sotinthang Touthang (18) along with 13 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 500 denomination from Gambhir Shopping Complex in Imphal West District on February 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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February - 20 
An armed gang of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a panchayat (village level local-self government institution) building at Balu under Balumath Police Station limits in Latehar District on February 20, reports The Times of Ind
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An armed gang of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a panchayat (village level local-self government institution) building at Balu under Balumath Police Station limits in Latehar District on February 20, reports The Times of India. Palamu Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Saket K. Singh said the building did not suffer extensive damage. DIG Singh added that the Maoists also set ablaze a generator set of a private telecom company called Reliance on the same day in Latehar District
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February - 20 
Four persons including one Captain of the Army, two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and one civilian have been killed in an encounter with terrorists in Pampore District which started on February 20, reports Times of India.
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Four persons including one Captain of the Army, two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and one civilian have been killed in an encounter with terrorists in Pampore District which started on February 20, reports Times of India. The gunfight ensued after the militants attacked a CRPF bus on the Jammu-Srinagar highway and then entered the multi-storey Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) building situated close to the highway. 11 CRPF troopers travelling in the bus were injured in the attack. Three of the injured troopers identified as head Constable GD Bhola Prasad of the 144 Battalion, Constable-driver RK Raina of the 79 Battalion and one more succumbed to their injuries. The encounter is still going on as the terrorists are holed up in the building.
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February - 20 
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Western Command, Lieutenant General K J Singh stated on February 20 that there was need for Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to stay in Jammu and Kashmir saying that though the situation has been
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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Western Command, Lieutenant General K J Singh stated on February 20 that there was need for Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to stay in Jammu and Kashmir saying that though the situation has been under control and level of infiltration was down, it (the level) has to be maintained by the troops for which the AFSPA was a must. He observed that gains achieved by Security Forces in bringing down the levels of militancy and infiltration can reverse rapidly if the AFSPA and Disturbed Areas Act (DAA) were removed.
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February - 20 
Two cadres of Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA), Salpha M Marak alias Korong and Kelier Arengh, who were involved in an encounter with Police in East Garo Hills on February 11, surrendered recently at Mangsang Police outpost bordering West Khasi
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Two cadres of Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA), Salpha M Marak alias Korong and Kelier Arengh, who were involved in an encounter with Police in East Garo Hills on February 11, surrendered recently at Mangsang Police outpost bordering West Khasi Hills in East Garo Hills District, reports The Assam Tribune on February 21. They surrendered two AK rifles, one SBBL gun, five rounds of AK along with documents pertaining to their outfit. The two informed that they were in the group that had an encounter with the Police in which one ANLA cadre was killed.
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February - 20 
Rashid Baloch, a member of the Baba Ladla gang in Lyari area of Karachi, was arrested in the Bhana Mari area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 20, reports Dawn. Peshawar's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) an
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Rashid Baloch, a member of the Baba Ladla gang in Lyari area of Karachi, was arrested in the Bhana Mari area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 20, reports Dawn. Peshawar's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) jointly raided houses in Bhana Mari along Kohat Road and arrested Rashid Baloch, alias 'Chichi' after receiving a tip-off that the gangster was currently in Peshawar, waiting for a new passport to flee abroad. According to initial investigations, Baloch had fled to Peshawar because of the Rangers-led Karachi operation, which began in 2013.
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February - 20 
Chairperson of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Mahantha Thakur speaking at an interaction organized by Reporters Club in Kathmandu on February 20 said that if Government does not change its attitude towards the agitating forces, Untied Democrati
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Chairperson of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Mahantha Thakur speaking at an interaction organized by Reporters Club in Kathmandu on February 20 said that if Government does not change its attitude towards the agitating forces, Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) will impose a blockade at the Nepal-India border entry points again, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “If the Government continues to suppress the agitation, declare Tarai areas prohibited zones and clamp curfew, we will impose a blockade at the border entry points.”
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February - 20 
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Police arrested seven cadres of underground outfit Janatantrik Tiger Janashakti Party (JTJP) in Dhanusha District, reports The Himalayan Times on February 21. The arrestees have been identified as Ram Rijhan
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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Police arrested seven cadres of underground outfit Janatantrik Tiger Janashakti Party (JTJP) in Dhanusha District, reports The Himalayan Times on February 21. The arrestees have been identified as Ram Rijhan Yadav aka Ajay (24), the ‘military commander’ of JTJP, Jogindar Mahato aka Anil Doctor (42), Amit Kumar Purbey (35), Nage Sah (22), Shubh Narayan Yadav aka Dilip (24), Bechan Paswan (24) and Jaslal Yadav (35). Police said that they were involved in shooting at Naseeb Muya Rain (45) and Sogarath Mahato (25) of Dhanusha District, leaving them seriously injured in the Kamala River Bridge on February 6.
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February - 20 
Police on February 20 busted a den of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) in Dhaka city’s Mohammadpur area and recovered a large cache of bombs and explosives, reports Dhaka Tribune. Six hand grenades, two saucepan bombs and several bombs wrapped in t
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Police on February 20 busted a den of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) in Dhaka city’s Mohammadpur area and recovered a large cache of bombs and explosives, reports Dhaka Tribune. Six hand grenades, two saucepan bombs and several bombs wrapped in tennis balls were recovered. aPolice said that of the explosives, some 3 to 4 kilograms are so powerful that if those are blasted about 100 to 150 people within the radius of 30 to 40 yards will be killed.
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February - 21 
a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer and a trooper were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Aranpur village in Dantewada District on February 21, reports The Business Standard. The injured have been identified as Assista
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a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer and a trooper were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Aranpur village in Dantewada District on February 21, reports The Business Standard. The injured have been identified as Assistant Commandant Aman Kumar and Constable Rakesh.
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February - 21 
A person, identified as Waldik N Sangma, who was abducted from Shallang area of West Khasi Hills District was released unharmed on February 21 by a gang of criminals after Police reportedly launched an operation in the area to rescue him, adds The Sh
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A person, identified as Waldik N Sangma, who was abducted from Shallang area of West Khasi Hills District was released unharmed on February 21 by a gang of criminals after Police reportedly launched an operation in the area to rescue him, adds The Shillong Times. Police sources revealed that the kidnappers released their victim without receiving any ransom. Police have also identified the group as a bunch of petty criminals who in the guise of militant outfits were spreading terror by indulging in abductions.
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Army on February 22 killed three militants in the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) building in the Pampore area of Pulwama District after 48-hour long intense gun fight, raising the death toll to nine, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported
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Army on February 22 killed three militants in the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) building in the Pampore area of Pulwama District after 48-hour long intense gun fight, raising the death toll to nine, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, six persons, including three Army three personnel, including two captains, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and a gardener were killed and 13 CRPF personnel, including an officer, were injured in the attack which commenced on February 21. While three persons, two CRPF personnel and the gardener were killed on February 21, three Army persons were killed on February 22. SATP had earlier reported that four persons were killed in the attack.Sources claimed that it was a group of LeT militants who carried out the attack and identified them as Abu Saad, Abu Ukasha and Abu Walid. Army recovered three AK-47 rifles, 15 magazines, 200 AK-rounds, five UBGL grenades, one UBGL launcher, three pouches besides war like stores from the slain militants.
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February - 21 
At least three Army three personnel, including two captains; two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and a gardener were killed and 13 CRPF personnel, including an officer, were injured in the Pampore area of Pulwama District in a militant a
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At least three Army three personnel, including two captains; two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and a gardener were killed and 13 CRPF personnel, including an officer, were injured in the Pampore area of Pulwama District in a militant attack which commence on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. A militant was also reported killed in the encounter. However, Police said until the body of the militant is recovered, it cannot be confirmed. The operation was going on at the time of reporting. While three persons, two CRPF personnel and the gardener were killed on February 21, three Army persons were killed on February 22. SATP had earlier reported that four persons were killed in the attack.
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February - 21 
Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’, Anup Chetia on February 21 met the family members of deceased ULFA cadres in Bakaliaghat in Karbi Anglong District and said that a ‘Martyrs’ Trust’ would be set up by
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Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’, Anup Chetia on February 21 met the family members of deceased ULFA cadres in Bakaliaghat in Karbi Anglong District and said that a ‘Martyrs’ Trust’ would be set up by them and soon a museum in the name of deceased ULFA members would also be constructed, reports The Sentinel. The families appealed to him to make them a part of the ongoing talks with the Government of India. The ULFA leader said that the outfit had urged the Government of India to start search operation for ULFA cadres who went missing after the anti-insurgency operation in Bhutan.
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February - 21 
Normal life was affected in Manipur on February 21 following a state-wide 12-hour general strike called by the Maoist Communist Party of Manipur (MCPM), reports Nagaland Post. MCPM called the strike expressing serious concern over the Government&rsqu
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Normal life was affected in Manipur on February 21 following a state-wide 12-hour general strike called by the Maoist Communist Party of Manipur (MCPM), reports Nagaland Post. MCPM called the strike expressing serious concern over the Government’s inaction in the killing of Sanjit and Rabina in July 23, 2009 allegedly fake encounter case. Almost all the shops and business establishments in Imphal and its outskirt remained closed for the day, report said.
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February - 21 
Police busted a Maoist camp under Peshrar block of Lohardaga District during a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on February 21, reports The Times of India. The Maoists were reportedly attending a meeting at Khadujhar
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Police busted a Maoist camp under Peshrar block of Lohardaga District during a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on February 21, reports The Times of India. The Maoists were reportedly attending a meeting at Khadujharia village under Bagru Police Station limits. A few Maoists, positioned at a higher altitude, spotted the security personnel from a distance and alerted the others. All of them managed to flee. "We raided the place and found two IEDs (improvised explosive devices), a loaded rifle, utility items, water bottles, and utensils. The Maoists took off with most of the items," said Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Kartik S.
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February - 21 
the Andhra Pradesh State Government is keen on deploying additional forces in strategic areas on the Andhra-Odisha Border to check the presence of the Maoists, said Home Minister N. Chinarajappa on February 21, reports The Hindu. “An action pla
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the Andhra Pradesh State Government is keen on deploying additional forces in strategic areas on the Andhra-Odisha Border to check the presence of the Maoists, said Home Minister N. Chinarajappa on February 21, reports The Hindu. “An action plan has been prepared on tackling the Maoists, particularly in the areas between Chintur of East Godavari District and Visakhapatnam District,” Chinarajappa said. “We have already sought allocation of an additional battalion of the BSF. We will use the central forces wherever their services are required,” he said. “We will not allow the Maoists to gain strength in the areas of Polavaram or Visakhapatnam Agency. Tribal people’s consent will be taken before proceeding with the Polavaram and bauxite mining projects,” he added.
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February - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with a combing party comprising the Greyhounds personnel and the Special Party of the Vishakhapatnam District Police near Revulakota village in Koyyuru Mandal
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with a combing party comprising the Greyhounds personnel and the Special Party of the Vishakhapatnam District Police near Revulakota village in Koyyuru Mandal (administrative unit) under Mampa Police Station limits in Vishakhapatnam District on February 21, reports The Hindu. There was no casualty on the Police side. As per reports, both the Maoists belonged to the Galikonda ‘area committee’ of the CPI-Maoist. Police recovered two 12 bore single barrel guns, some cartridges and two kit bags containing two mobile phones, uniforms and Maoist literature from the encounter spot.
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February - 21 
Pakistan has confirmed that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar is in its "protective custody", Times of Indiareports on February 22. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's adviser Sartaj Aziz told a news channel that Azhar has be
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Pakistan has confirmed that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar is in its "protective custody", Times of Indiareports on February 22. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's adviser Sartaj Aziz told a news channel that Azhar has been in custody since January 14, 2015.
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February - 21 
Police on February 21 arrested four Policemen among nine people allegedly involved in ‘kidnapping, extortion and robbery’ and a suspected gangster linked with the Lyari gang war, who had recently returned from the United Arab Emirates, sa
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Police on February 21 arrested four Policemen among nine people allegedly involved in ‘kidnapping, extortion and robbery’ and a suspected gangster linked with the Lyari gang war, who had recently returned from the United Arab Emirates, said Karachi-West SSP Azfar Mahesar, reports Dawn.
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February - 21 
Threecivilians were killed and one injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up their car in Navi Mandi area of Data Khel tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 21
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Threecivilians were killed and one injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up their car in Navi Mandi area of Data Khel tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 21, reports Dawn. The four were returned internally displaced persons (IDPs) traveling to Bannu to retrieve their belongings.
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February - 21 
unidentified militants hurled a grenade at the building of the District Education Office in Gwadar District on February 21, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported.
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unidentified militants hurled a grenade at the building of the District Education Office in Gwadar District on February 21, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 21 
Four Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders have joined Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti (New Force) on February 21, reports Republica. The four leaders who joined newly announced political party are Dhruba Parajuli, Gobinda Paraju
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Four Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders have joined Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti (New Force) on February 21, reports Republica. The four leaders who joined newly announced political party are Dhruba Parajuli, Gobinda Parajuli, Dil Bahadur Shrestha and Baburam Karki. Issuing a press statement, they have claimed that they joined the new force as latter has new vision to take the people and country toward economic prosperity.
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February - 21 
Jogeswar Dasadhikari (50), a Hindu priest at Sri Sri Shonto GaurioTtemple in Debiganj sub-District of Panchagarh District was killed by slitting his throat on February 21, reports The Daily Star. Two other devotees Gopal Chandra Roy (35) and Nitai Da
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Jogeswar Dasadhikari (50), a Hindu priest at Sri Sri Shonto GaurioTtemple in Debiganj sub-District of Panchagarh District was killed by slitting his throat on February 21, reports The Daily Star. Two other devotees Gopal Chandra Roy (35) and Nitai Das (40) were injured in the incident. SITE, an intelligence group, on its website said that Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for killing Jogeswar. Police arrested Khalilur Rahman in connection with the killing.
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February - 21 
Three cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested with firearms in Chittagong District on February 21, reports The Daily Star. In Satkania sub-District, Moahamad Rifat (22) and Didarul Islam Emon (20
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Three cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested with firearms in Chittagong District on February 21, reports The Daily Star. In Satkania sub-District, Moahamad Rifat (22) and Didarul Islam Emon (20) were arrested with two guns and four bullets. In Chittagong city, Abul Mansur, (25) was arrested with a gun and two bullets in Chawkbazar area.
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February - 22 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Laxmi alias Ratna (20), carrying reward money of INR 200,000 on her head, surrendered before security personnel in Kalahandi District on February 22, reports The New Indian Exp
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Laxmi alias Ratna (20), carrying reward money of INR 200,000 on her head, surrendered before security personnel in Kalahandi District on February 22, reports The New Indian Express. She belonged to Palgurha village of Chhattisgarh. She had joined the outlawed outfit in 2013. After undergoing training, she was working as an armed cadre for Modem Balakrishna alias Manoj of Odisha State Committee of the CPI-Maoist. She was operating in Gundi, Kiding and Belghar reserve forests under Kalahandi and Kandhamal Districts
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February - 22 
Abducted trader from Adokgre, identified as Batchu Jain was released unharmed by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in an isolated area of North Garo Hills District on February 22 early morning, a week after he was taken away at gunpoint
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Abducted trader from Adokgre, identified as Batchu Jain was released unharmed by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in an isolated area of North Garo Hills District on February 22 early morning, a week after he was taken away at gunpoint while travelling to his home in neighbouring Assam’s Dhupdhara town in Goalpara District, reports The Shillong Times. Police sources revealed that the trader was released by GNLA militants after his family allegedly paid a ransom of INR 2.5 lakh on February 21 following which the banned outfit let him off at an isolated spot somewhere along the Assam-North Garo Hills border between 3-4 AM on February 22. North Garo Hills Police were unable to question him as the family of the victim had quickly taken him away to Guwahati within hours of his release. It is believed that the militants behind the abduction were compelled to release him early on the directions of the GNLA ‘high command’ due to the pressure mounted on them from the ongoing police operations to flush them out.
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February - 22 
Eighty-seven bombs believed to be of World War II were found buried at Moreh in Chandel District on February 22, reports The Telegraph. Police said the bombs were found while digging the ground for construction of a power substation. The bombs
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Eighty-seven bombs believed to be of World War II were found buried at Moreh in Chandel District on February 22, reports The Telegraph. Police said the bombs were found while digging the ground for construction of a power substation. The bombs have been kept at Moreh police station.
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February - 22 
In a late night operation on February 22, a team of the Tamil Nadu's `Q' branch Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Sriperumbudur of Kanchipuram District, reports The Times of India. The 32-year-old man who
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In a late night operation on February 22, a team of the Tamil Nadu's `Q' branch Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Sriperumbudur of Kanchipuram District, reports The Times of India. The 32-year-old man whom Police identified as Surendra Yadav, confessed that he was involved in a couple of cases of murder and bomb blasts in Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The Chattisgarh Police had alerted their Tamil Nadu counterparts about Yadav, who was wanted in several cases.
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February - 22 
India has ruled out the possibility of allowing a Pakistani Special Investigation Team (SIT) access to the Indian airbase in Pathankot (Punjab), which was targeted by terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on January 2, 2016, reports Econ
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India has ruled out the possibility of allowing a Pakistani Special Investigation Team (SIT) access to the Indian airbase in Pathankot (Punjab), which was targeted by terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on January 2, 2016, reports Economic Timeson February 23. The report cited officials of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) stating that they expected Pakistani investigators to probe the role of suspects in Pakistan first. Government sources said they were ready to share details of investigation conducted by the NIA but Islamabad needed to ensure that a detailed probe was conducted into the role of those who perpetrated the attacks. Pakistan on February 21 announced that a SIT will shortly visit India in connection with the probe and India had agreed to it in principle.
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February - 22 
Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) welcomed 22 Naga cadres from various groups for their decision in joining the mainstream on February 22, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, NSCN-IM Ministry of Informatio
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Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) welcomed 22 Naga cadres from various groups for their decision in joining the mainstream on February 22, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, NSCN-IM Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP) said that they have realized that after the signing of the “Framework Agreement” on August 3, 2015, the road to permanent settlement has been paved and “today they are here to strengthen the on-going peace process”. NSCN-IM has also appreciated the fellow comrades for their right decision.
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February - 22 
Nine personnel of CRPF were killed in 2015 as against 94 terrorists, militants and extremists neutralised by the force over the same period, reports The Times of India on February 23. This has resulted in the highest kill ratio in favour of the CRPF
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Nine personnel of CRPF were killed in 2015 as against 94 terrorists, militants and extremists neutralised by the force over the same period, reports The Times of India on February 23. This has resulted in the highest kill ratio in favour of the CRPF since 1993. In fact, the kill ratio in LWE -hit areas last year was the highest since 2000. Commenting on this CRPF DG Mishra says he is going as a "contented man". Considering that the CRPF lost 50 personnel while fighting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in 2014, 20 in 2013 and 37 in 2012, the limited casualties in 2015 are seen as an outcome of his conscious efforts to avoid "unnecessary adventurism" while undertaking operations in Maoist strongholds. "I have always maintained that one should not be too adventurous. The forces should step out in the jungle with some purpose," he stated.
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February - 22 
Police commandos arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Thokchom Brendy Meetei alias Leiren alias Athouba (33) during a search operation conducted at Hatta Minuthing in Imphal East District on February 22, reports The
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Police commandos arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Thokchom Brendy Meetei alias Leiren alias Athouba (33) during a search operation conducted at Hatta Minuthing in Imphal East District on February 22, reports The Sangai Express. On his disclosure, one .38 pistol loaded with eight live rounds, one magazine loaded with seven rounds, four Chinese hand grenades, two 36 High Explosive (HE) hand grenades and 10 detonators were recovered from the house of one Kshetrimayum Jugindro of Langthabal Kunja, said Police.
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February - 22 
Police have not been able to recover a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) that had been snatched by unidentified assailants from the Police personnel at Bari Brahmana in Samba District on February 22 when nine Police personnel, including six from Himachal Prad
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Police have not been able to recover a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) that had been snatched by unidentified assailants from the Police personnel at Bari Brahmana in Samba District on February 22 when nine Police personnel, including six from Himachal Pradesh and three from Bari Brahmana Police Station, had been held hostage. Police said the assailants had snatched a SLR along with 30 rounds and a carbine with almost similar number of rounds from the Police personnel, who had been held hostage by the miscreants.
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February - 22 
The current security situation in Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-violence affected States is "good" and may improve further while parts of Odisha and adjoining areas are witnessing an increased activity of these cadres, Central Reserve P
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The current security situation in Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-violence affected States is "good" and may improve further while parts of Odisha and adjoining areas are witnessing an increased activity of these cadres, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) Prakash Mishra said on February 22, reports The Business Standard. Asserting that the violent activities and incidents of LWE attacks have "come down" in the last one year, he further said the situation still remains dynamic and sustained Police action along with development activities have to go in tandem to keep the LWEs under check. "If you go by the overall activities in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected states, I would say the situation is good. Their (Naxals) activity has come down," Mishra, who will be retiring at the end of this month (February), said while interacting with reporters. The DG added while States like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar have been the focus areas of anti-LWE operations largely led by CRPF, some hinterland areas of Odisha and its border with Andhra Pradesh have recently seen a rise in LWE activities. "While situation on the LWE front has drastically improved, these new developments (along Andhra-Odisha border) need to be checked," DG Mishra added.
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February - 22 
The ULFA leader held a meeting with the ceasefire groups of militant organizations like Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), former Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), United Kukigram Defence Army (UKDA) and Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA). T
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The ULFA leader held a meeting with the ceasefire groups of militant organizations like Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), former Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), United Kukigram Defence Army (UKDA) and Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA). The chairman of the KLNLF, P Dilli said that they also would like to form the ‘Martyrs’ Trust’ with the ULFA. During the meeting, Thong Teron, general secretary, publicity secretary, Rejak Dera of KLNLF, former DHD leader Pranab Nunisa, Alex Kuki, general secretary, UKDA and Bruce Kuki, leader of KRA were present.
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February - 22 
Three 'suspected' Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Dasru Ram Mandavi (40), Kamlu Korram (45) and Budhu Korram (35), were arrested during a search operation by Security Force (SF) personnel at Oyanger village
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Three 'suspected' Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Dasru Ram Mandavi (40), Kamlu Korram (45) and Budhu Korram (35), were arrested during a search operation by Security Force (SF) personnel at Oyanger village forests under Orchha Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on February 22, reports The Times of India.
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February - 22 
A drone strike, targeting suspected militant hideouts in the Shahidano Dhand area of Lower Kurram Agency, wounded one unidentified suspected militant on February 22, reports Dawn. The drone fired four missiles at militant hideouts, as a result of whi
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A drone strike, targeting suspected militant hideouts in the Shahidano Dhand area of Lower Kurram Agency, wounded one unidentified suspected militant on February 22, reports Dawn. The drone fired four missiles at militant hideouts, as a result of which, one militant was injured and three hideouts were destroyed
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February - 22 
A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) ‘reinvestigating’ the Baldia factory fire case that claimed the lives of 259 workers and caused injuries to 50 labourers in Karachi on September 11, 2012 has come to the conclusion that it was a “pla
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A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) ‘reinvestigating’ the Baldia factory fire case that claimed the lives of 259 workers and caused injuries to 50 labourers in Karachi on September 11, 2012 has come to the conclusion that it was a “planned sabotage and terrorist activity”, reports Dawn. The JIT report said: “Based upon available evidence and expert opinions, the JIT has come to conclusion that factory fire was a planned sabotage/terrorist activity and not an accidental fire.” It added that the alleged terrorist act was carried out “due to refusal to pay extortion (Bhatta) of Rs20 (Twenty) crores and partnership in factory profits by factory owners to office-bearers, namely Rehman Bhola and Hammad Siddiqi of MQM-A”.
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February - 22 
A key operative of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), identified as Asif Chotu, was arrested during a search operation in Dera Ghazi Khan District on February 22, reports The News. Chotu was wanted by the Police in the Justice Baqar Maqbool attack case and
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A key operative of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), identified as Asif Chotu, was arrested during a search operation in Dera Ghazi Khan District on February 22, reports The News. Chotu was wanted by the Police in the Justice Baqar Maqbool attack case and other crimes. The suspect was carrying head money of PKR 2.5 million.
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February - 22 
Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz revealed that one of the mobile phone numbers linked to those who attacked the Pathankot airbase on January 2-, 2016, had been traced to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters in Bahawal
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Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz revealed that one of the mobile phone numbers linked to those who attacked the Pathankot airbase on January 2-, 2016, had been traced to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters in Bahawalpur District of Punjab, reports Dawn. Aziz called the lodging of the FIR in connection with the Pathankot assault a “logical and positive step” in bringing the perpetrators to justice. Aziz furhter confirmed that JeM chief Masood Azhar had been under “protective custody” since January 14, 2016.
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February - 22 
an indefinite dusk-to-dawn curfew was imposed across Mohmand Agency on February 22 as SFs stepped up operations in the region, reports Dawn.
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an indefinite dusk-to-dawn curfew was imposed across Mohmand Agency on February 22 as SFs stepped up operations in the region, reports Dawn.
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February - 22 
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released in Istanbul on February 22 stated, “Rangers, a paramilitary force, were given complete control over law enforcement in the city of Karachi, where there were reports of extrajudicial killings, enforce
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The Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released in Istanbul on February 22 stated, “Rangers, a paramilitary force, were given complete control over law enforcement in the city of Karachi, where there were reports of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture,” reports The News. The report further read, “The security forces are engaged in extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances to counter political unrest in the province of Balochistan and in the port city of Karachi in the Sindh province.”HRW South Asia Director, Meenakshi Ganguly said that the HRW believed that there were serious security challenges in Karachi, and the State had the responsibility to ensure public order. However, she added, it appeared that the security forces, unwilling to do the hard job of actually investigating crimes and building evidence-based cases to ensure convictions, had instead chosen to be judge and executioner. She added that these were short-term gains and could lead to a cycle of violence. “The Pakistani government should initiate police reforms and training to ensure that law enforcement is rooted in due process,” Ganguly noted.In its report, the HRW also questioned the transparency of military courts. It read, “At least 15 people were sentenced to death in proceedings shrouded in secrecy, giving rise to fair trial concerns. Neither the Pakistani government, nor the military articulated any criteria for the selection of cases to be tried in military courts, giving the impression of arbitrariness. No independent monitoring of the process was allowed, and the news of death sentences was often given by the Inter-Services Public Relations, a military communications agency, through the social media.”
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February - 22 
The Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, on February 22 disclosed the arrest of two suspects affiliated with People’s Amn Committee (PAC) who were said to be involved in a number of extortion cases, reports The News. As per a spokesman of the paramilitary
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The Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, on February 22 disclosed the arrest of two suspects affiliated with People’s Amn Committee (PAC) who were said to be involved in a number of extortion cases, reports The News. As per a spokesman of the paramilitary force, a team conducted an intelligence-based raid in Landhi Town and, after an encounter, arrested Munawwar and Rafiq with weapons. Both were shifted to the headquarters for interrogation during which they confessed to their affiliation with the PAC and to have extorted more than 24 traders and industrialists.
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February - 22 
The Police, acting on a tip-off, detained Abdul Rehman alias Khan Bhai, in Jehanabad area of SITE Town on February 22, reports Dawn. “He was wanted in 12 murder cases and 20 cases pertaining to kidnapping-for-ransom and extortion,” said t
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The Police, acting on a tip-off, detained Abdul Rehman alias Khan Bhai, in Jehanabad area of SITE Town on February 22, reports Dawn. “He was wanted in 12 murder cases and 20 cases pertaining to kidnapping-for-ransom and extortion,” said the SSP-West. After the launch of a Rangers-led operation, the suspect escaped to the United Arab Emirates, where he was working at a police workshop in Sharjah. He had recently returned to the city and was a close associate of two gangsters, Fahim and Naseem, linked with the Uzair Baloch-led gang, added the officer.
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February - 22 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested several suspects and seized a huge cache of arms when they enforced curfew and carried out a search operation in Mohmand Agency on February 22, reports The News. The curfew was clamped and the search operation
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested several suspects and seized a huge cache of arms when they enforced curfew and carried out a search operation in Mohmand Agency on February 22, reports The News. The curfew was clamped and the search operation was started early in the day. During the search operation, several persons who couldn’t prove their identification were detained. Their identity wasn’t revealed by the authorities. The troops also recovered arms from their possession. The detained men were shifted to another, undisclosed place for interrogation.
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February - 22 
The Sindh Police killed 12 terrorists, belonging to al-Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), in two separate encounters in Pipri area and Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 22, reports The News.
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The Sindh Police killed 12 terrorists, belonging to al-Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), in two separate encounters in Pipri area and Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 22, reports The News. In the first encounter, at least eight militants were killed in Pipri area of Bin Qasim Town. "Eight militants were killed on the spot while four others, who fled the scene, were killed in Gadap area," said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwaar of Malir District. In the second encounter, at least four militants were killed in Gadap Town. He further said that the encounters, which lasted several hours in a slum off the National Highway, occurred during a raid on a hideout after police received intelligence-based information that terrorists belonging to banned outfits had gathered there. The terrorists had been working jointly and targeting law enforcement agencies in Karachi, Rao added. Five of the deceased suspects were identified as Sohail, Khalil, Bilal,Talha and Abdul Salam. During the search operation the Police they found four pressure cooker bombs, suicide jackets, detonating cords, five hand grenades, ball bearings, five submachine guns, three 9mm pistols and hundreds of bullets.
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February - 22 
56 Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders and cadres on February 22 left the party and joined the New Force led by former UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai in Kavre District, reports The Himalayan Times. UCPN-M Kavre District vice-cha
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56 Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders and cadres on February 22 left the party and joined the New Force led by former UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai in Kavre District, reports The Himalayan Times. UCPN-M Kavre District vice-chairperson Akkal Bahadur Thing and District members Krishna Bhandari, Rajiv Lama, Anita Thing, Hom Kumari Tamang, Suntali Tamang and Manbir Lama, among other local village leaders and cadres officially declared they had left the party to join the Bhattarai-led New Force at a press conference in Banepa.
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February - 22 
UCPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaking at a cadre meeting in Kathmandu on February 22 accused his former comrade Baburam Bhattarai of betraying the nation in the time of need and turning traitor, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said &ldq
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UCPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaking at a cadre meeting in Kathmandu on February 22 accused his former comrade Baburam Bhattarai of betraying the nation in the time of need and turning traitor, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said “Bhattarai committed a great mistake. He committed an ideological crime by leaving Communist, Marxist and Maoist movements while he spent his whole life being a Communist, Marxist and Maoist.”
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February - 22 
Bangladesh Police Department and the United States (US) on February 22 have agreed to cooperate in combating terrorism, reports Dhaka Tribune. US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat during a meeting with Inspector General of Polic
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Bangladesh Police Department and the United States (US) on February 22 have agreed to cooperate in combating terrorism, reports Dhaka Tribune. US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat during a meeting with Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Haque at Bangladesh Police headquarters agreed that intelligence and technological assistance would be exchanged between them and the cooperation would be strengthened through the exchange of training. The two countries could combat issues like cybercrimes, transnational crimes and money laundering through cooperation.
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February - 22 
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CT) Chief Additional Commissioner Monirul Islam on February 22 said that Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) has been planning large-scale attacks on major establishments in Bangladesh, investigators claim, re
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Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CT) Chief Additional Commissioner Monirul Islam on February 22 said that Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) has been planning large-scale attacks on major establishments in Bangladesh, investigators claim, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said that documents outlining possible future attacks were seized during raids on ABT hideouts at Badda and Mohammadpur areas of Dhaka city by CT and the Detective Branch.
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February - 22 
Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested eight cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Ramna area of Dhaka city for planning subversive acts on February 22, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Jewell, Aziz,
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Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested eight cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Ramna area of Dhaka city for planning subversive acts on February 22, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Jewell, Aziz, Tarikul, Alamgir, Russell, Saiful, Shahidul and Rony.
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February - 22 
Four militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested in Dhaka city's Hatirjheel area on February 22, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Jafar Ahmed, Russell Ahmed Rinku, Abdullah Al Monju and Russell Uddin were arrested
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Four militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested in Dhaka city's Hatirjheel area on February 22, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Jafar Ahmed, Russell Ahmed Rinku, Abdullah Al Monju and Russell Uddin were arrested with a laptop, six mobiles and some publications that provoke extremism. In a preliminary interrogation, they confessed involving with JMB actively and plotting subversive activities.
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February - 22 
One day after the killing of Jogeswar Dasadhikari (50), a Hindu priest at Sri Sri Shonto Gaurio Temple in Debiganj sub-District of Panchagarh District by slitting his throat, Police on February 22 have arrested three persons, reports Dhaka Tribune. T
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One day after the killing of Jogeswar Dasadhikari (50), a Hindu priest at Sri Sri Shonto Gaurio Temple in Debiganj sub-District of Panchagarh District by slitting his throat, Police on February 22 have arrested three persons, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrested are: Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants Khalilur Rahman (45) and Babul Hossain (40), both also accused in the 2005 series bomb blast cases; and Jahangir Alam (25), a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). From an analysis of the crime scene, Police have concluded that the murder was carried out by JMB. There are similarities between the Hindu priest's murder and killings of Italian Cesare Tavella, and Japanese Hoshi Kunio. In all cases, unidentified assailants came on motorbikes.
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February - 22 
16 Tamil prisoners detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for allegedly having links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have restarted hunger strike on February 22 demanding their early release, reports Colombo Page. Accor
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16 Tamil prisoners detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for allegedly having links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have restarted hunger strike on February 22 demanding their early release, reports Colombo Page. According to the prison officials some detainees at the Welikada prison and two in the north-central Anuradhapura prison are on hunger strike. The detainees say they have been held for a long time without being charged.
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February - 22 
General Secretary of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) V. Anandasangaree urged President Maithripala Sirisena to grant an amnesty to the Tamil prisoners held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) utilizing such a provision in the 1987 In
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General Secretary of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) V. Anandasangaree urged President Maithripala Sirisena to grant an amnesty to the Tamil prisoners held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) utilizing such a provision in the 1987 Indo-Lanka Accord, reports Colombo Page on February 23. The TULF leader points out that the Indo-Lanka Accord says "The President of Sri Lanka will grant a general amnesty to Political and other prisoners now held in custody under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and other Emergency laws, and to combatants as well as to those persons accused, charged and/or convicted under these laws."
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February - 22 
Naval troops attached to SLNS Gajaba of the North Central Naval Command on February 22 arrested two persons while transporting 500 sticks of gelignite weighing 50 kilograms in the Wahamalgollewa area of Madawachchiya District in the North Central Pro
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Naval troops attached to SLNS Gajaba of the North Central Naval Command on February 22 arrested two persons while transporting 500 sticks of gelignite weighing 50 kilograms in the Wahamalgollewa area of Madawachchiya District in the North Central Province, reports Colombo Page. The arrested persons with the gelignite sticks have been handed over to Medawachchiya Police for further investigations
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February - 23 
A 15 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by Security Force (SF) personnel on February 23 from Narayanpur District, reports The Hindu. Officials said the recovery was made by a squad of paramilitary Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for
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A 15 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by Security Force (SF) personnel on February 23 from Narayanpur District, reports The Hindu. Officials said the recovery was made by a squad of paramilitary Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force from the Revamand-Kulnar road area of the District.
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February - 23 
A bomb exploded the residential gate of one Bramacharimayum Biramangol alias BB Sharma at Uripok Yambem Leikai in Imphal West District on February 23, reports The Sangai Express. However, there is no report of any casualty. According to sources, BB S
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A bomb exploded the residential gate of one Bramacharimayum Biramangol alias BB Sharma at Uripok Yambem Leikai in Imphal West District on February 23, reports The Sangai Express. However, there is no report of any casualty. According to sources, BB Sharma who is a former Joint Director of All India Radio (AIR) Imphal, Regional News Unit was not at home when the bomb suspected to be of medium intensity exploded.
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February - 23 
A team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on February 23 killed a ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Sanjay Yadav alias Mantri ji alias Yatin ji in Kodebera village
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A team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on February 23 killed a ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Sanjay Yadav alias Mantri ji alias Yatin ji in Kodebera village forest under Palkot block of Gumla District, reports ranchiexpress.com. The Maoist was carrying a bounty of INR One Million on his head. The Security Force (SF) personnel recovered the dead body from the encounter site and also recovered arms reportedly carried by the Maoist ‘zonal commander’.
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February - 23 
Army and Police on February 23 recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from village Sagrawat under the jurisdiction of Romeo Force in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included one disposable rocket launcher, two AK rifle m
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Army and Police on February 23 recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from village Sagrawat under the jurisdiction of Romeo Force in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included one disposable rocket launcher, two AK rifle magazines, one Pakistan made pistol and four meters cordex wire.
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February - 23 
Five Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) including Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN)-S. Singya/Zhopra Vero, Naga National Council (NNC) - Z. R
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Five Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) including Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN)-S. Singya/Zhopra Vero, Naga National Council (NNC) - Z. Royim/V. Nagi, NNC - Kiumukam/Hangping, NNC - Temjen Yanger/Hozheto on February 23 issued a joint statement affirming exclusion of “Nagaland and its people while creating Nagalim”, reports Nagaland Post. Following a joint meeting of representatives of five groups at Hotel Acacia in Dimapur, the joint statement was issued making their stand clear and to uphold and safeguard the sanctity of the Naga political right. The signatories stated that Naga nationalism movement was originally the movement of the Naga people, for the people and by the people with a single vision which was ‘Sovereign Naga Nation’.The signatories asserted that they upheld the Naga plebiscite conducted on May 16, 1951, which they said was the truth of Naga national movement. “As such, no individual or group has the right to make any political treaty or agreement without the consent of the Naga people,” they said, adding that the error of Naga People’s Convention (NPC) should not be repeated to further divide the people, their territory and their aspiration to live together as free people. They said it was in recognition of the above mentioned historical truth and desire of the people that the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) had come up with slogans and concepts such as, ‘Journey of Common Hope’, ‘Nagas are One’, ‘Naga National Government’, etc. to reconcile and unite different NPGs. As a result, they said important agreements and covenants have been reached amongst the NPGs with the full support and blessings of the people. Therefore, the five NNPGs maintained that any individuals and groups who either failed to uphold or work against those political principles and commitments “ought to be declared as traitors and anti-Nagas”.
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February - 23 
On February 23 a shutdown was observed in several parts of South Kashmir against the killing of three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Pampore in Pulwama District during which people staged violent protests at multiple places and offered funeral-in
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On February 23 a shutdown was observed in several parts of South Kashmir against the killing of three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Pampore in Pulwama District during which people staged violent protests at multiple places and offered funeral-in-absentia for the slain trio, reports Daily Excelsior. Barring stray incidents of stone-pelting and clashes in which three protesters were injured, the situation across the South Kashmir remained peaceful. Authorities had deployed contingents of Police and Paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at sensitive places of south Kashmir, particularly in Pampore and its adjoining areas, to prevent violent protests.
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February - 23 
On February 23, National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested one person, identified as 19 year old Asif Ahmad alias Raju Das from Durgapur in Bardhaman District of West Bengal on suspicions of having links with the Islamic State (IS), reports Deccan
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On February 23, National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested one person, identified as 19 year old Asif Ahmad alias Raju Das from Durgapur in Bardhaman District of West Bengal on suspicions of having links with the Islamic State (IS), reports Deccan Herald. It is believed the youth was part of a network that helped plan terror strikes across India and ran an online training module. Acknowledging the youth’s detention, NIA’s Inspector General Sanjeev Singh said agency and state CID officials, acting on a tip-off, reached Durgapur on February 23 and detained Asif. “He is presently under questioning. He is suspected of having links with IS. He used to stay in a rented accommodation in Durgapur under an alias,” Singh said. Officials added that Asif’s father Ishaq was also detained and the two are being questioned at the agency’s office in Kolkata.
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February - 23 
Only nine personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were martyred in 2015 as against 94 terrorists, militants and extremists neutralised by the force over the same period, reports Times of India on February 23. This has resulted in the highest
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Only nine personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were martyred in 2015 as against 94 terrorists, militants and extremists neutralised by the force over the same period, reports Times of India on February 23. This has resulted in the highest kill ratio in favour of the CRPF since 1993.In fact, the kill ratio in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-hit areas in 2015 was the highest since 2000. In fact, the kill ratio in LWE-hit areas in 2015, when five personnel were killed as against 40 fatal casualties on the Maoists' side, was the highest since 2000. The CRPF lost 50 personnel while fighting the LWEs in 2014, 20 in 2013 and 37 in 2012. "I have always maintained that one should not be too adventurous. The forces should step out in the jungle with some purpose," CRPF Director General Prakash Mishra said. Though he did not elaborate, the CRPF has of late taken care that all its operations are based on good and precise intelligence, full preparation and a back-up plan. "The better training of not only the COBRA units but also the other CRPF personnel engaged in counter-LWE operations has helped minimise casualties," said Mishra.
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February - 23 
President Pranab Mukherjee on February 23 said the government would take firm and effective steps to deal with cross-border terrorism, reports Times of India. "Firm and effective steps will be taken to deal with any situation arising out of cros
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President Pranab Mukherjee on February 23 said the government would take firm and effective steps to deal with cross-border terrorism, reports Times of India. "Firm and effective steps will be taken to deal with any situation arising out of cross-border terrorism. My government is fully committed to firmly deal with all challenges concerning the security of the country," said Mukherjee. The President was addressing the joint sitting of both houses of parliament, marking the traditional beginning of the budget session. Calling terrorism a global threat, he expressed the need for strong counter-terrorism measures worldwide to eradicate the menace completely.
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February - 23 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 23 seized a Pakistani boat from Kutch in Gujarat, reports Times of India. The security personnel recovered a 12 bore gun from the boat. However, the crew managed to escape.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 23 seized a Pakistani boat from Kutch in Gujarat, reports Times of India. The security personnel recovered a 12 bore gun from the boat. However, the crew managed to escape.
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February - 23 
The Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) will lead the agitation by six indigenous communities in Assam for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status giving the movement a boost ahead of Assembly elections in Assam, reports The Telegraph
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The Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) will lead the agitation by six indigenous communities in Assam for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status giving the movement a boost ahead of Assembly elections in Assam, reports The Telegraphon February 24. The group led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, who has already held seven rounds of talks with the Centre since 2010, has invited all indigenous communities (including the six) and other militant groups in ceasefire and chalk out plans at a convention here next month. "We will discuss with all the indigenous communities during the convention and work out a plan on how to carry forward the demand for ST status and protect the interests of all the indigenous communities. We will try to convince those organisations who had opposed the demand for ST status for the six communities," a leader of the group Mrinal Hazarika said."We have already talked to some organisations representing Bodos and are in talks with other groups too. The six communities have been in talks with the government for ST status for a long time and we will try to make sure that the issues are taken up jointly for an early resolution," Hazarika, who walked out of jail on bail in 2008, said.Tai Ahom, Moran, Muttock, Sutia, Koch Rajbongshi and the tea tribes have been demanding the Centre to accord ST status mainly because migration from neighbouring Bangladesh has posed serious threat to their indigenous identity and culture. The ST status, according to them, would ensure welfare of the communities as it would ensure reservation in jobs and other benefits.
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February - 23 
The Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) on February 23 stated that any solution to the Indo-Naga political issue “must not leave the Nagas of Tirap-Changlang-Longding (TCL) districts” of Arunachal Prades
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The Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) on February 23 stated that any solution to the Indo-Naga political issue “must not leave the Nagas of Tirap-Changlang-Longding (TCL) districts” of Arunachal Pradesh behind, reports Morung Express. A press note from the Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP) of the NSCN-R while affirming that the Nagas are “one people, one nation,” lamented that Nagas in these three Districts presently in Arunachal Pradesh have suffered immensely because of the conflict. “Many families has been affected, many lives had been lost. Many have become widow and many lost their children, some their brother and some their sisters as well. The conflict has not only dwarfed the economy of the people but it has left a long trail of affects on the lives of every household,” it stated.The NSCN-R therefore said that no attempt to either neglect or overlook the Nagas in these areas should be made. Any solution, it urged should be inclusive “to make it not only lasting but also more comprehensive and the same golden rule must be applied in all the Naga areas including the areas presently under Arunachal Pradesh.” It lamented that the peace talks have dragged on for more than two decades “due to Delhi’s dilly-dally tactics coupled with non-unanimity among the Naga groups.” This, it stated is “too long a time for the people to be kept waiting and also natural for anybody’s patience to wither out.” The parties involved in the peace process are also certainly and obviously talking for the good of the Nagas yet, to make it more meaningful and sustainable, the Government of India must also rope in other stakeholder’s, the NSCN-R said. “This will leave a very little or no room for the others to beat the drums later,” it viewed.
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February - 23 
15 militants were killed and eight of their hideouts destroyed near the Pak-Afghan border area after cross-border mortar shelling targeted a security checkpost in the Alwara Mandi, Khar-Tangi and Maizer areas of Kurram Agency on February 23, rep
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15 militants were killed and eight of their hideouts destroyed near the Pak-Afghan border area after cross-border mortar shelling targeted a security checkpost in the Alwara Mandi, Khar-Tangi and Maizer areas of Kurram Agency on February 23, reports Dawn.
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February - 23 
An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion injured seven Frontier Corps (FC) personnel in Tayarza tehsil (revenue unit) of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on February 23, reports Dawn. The FC vehicle was on routine patrolling of the area when it ca
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An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion injured seven Frontier Corps (FC) personnel in Tayarza tehsil (revenue unit) of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on February 23, reports Dawn. The FC vehicle was on routine patrolling of the area when it came under attack.
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February - 23 
Meanwhile, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 23 sentenced two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists, Kashif Siddique and Rashid Iqbal, to 10 years in prison for raising funds for the outfit, reports Dawn. They were arrested by the Punjab Counter
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Meanwhile, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 23 sentenced two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists, Kashif Siddique and Rashid Iqbal, to 10 years in prison for raising funds for the outfit, reports Dawn. They were arrested by the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Attock District on August 7, 2015, along with a money box placed near a mosque. The CTD officials found PKR 210 in the box and seized empty cash receipts, membership cards, books and pamphlets related to JeM.
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February - 23 
Pakistan was the 10th largest arms importer in the world in 2015, down one spot from number nine the previous year, The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) database revealed, reports Daily Times on February 23 (today). Pakistan s
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Pakistan was the 10th largest arms importer in the world in 2015, down one spot from number nine the previous year, The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) database revealed, reports Daily Times on February 23 (today). Pakistan spent USD 735 million on arms imports in 2015. The largest exporter of arms to Pakistan in 2015 was China, with arms transfers worth USD 565 million, followed by the United States (US) with USD 66m in arms transfers. Pakistan is also China’s largest buyer for arms, accounting for 35 per cent of total arms sales in the country, followed by Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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February - 23 
Separately, the principal of a college in G-10 also lodged a complaint with the Police saying that a letter had been sent to the college through the post on February 18, 2016, saying the institute will be attacked on February 19. A senior police offi
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Separately, the principal of a college in G-10 also lodged a complaint with the Police saying that a letter had been sent to the college through the post on February 18, 2016, saying the institute will be attacked on February 19. A senior police officer told Dawn that the cases were being investigated and efforts were underway to trace both the caller and the person who sent the letter.
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February - 23 
Twenty-four militants were reportedly killed in airstrikes by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jet fighters in the Dattakhel subdivision of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 23, reports The News. Secu
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Twenty-four militants were reportedly killed in airstrikes by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jet fighters in the Dattakhel subdivision of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 23, reports The News. Security officials said the aircraft started bombing the suspected militant positions early in the day, destroying eight sanctuaries in the remote and mountainous Shawal Valley of the Dattakhel subdivision near the Afghan border. The sources said that some of the sanctuaries established by the militants in Alwara, Khar Tangi and Maizar areas of Dattakhel were targeted by the airstrikes.
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February - 23 
Two educational institutions in Islamabad received threats, one through a letter and the other over a telephone call, on February 23, reports Dawn. The Police are investigating the matter and trying to establish if the threats were a hoax. An adminis
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Two educational institutions in Islamabad received threats, one through a letter and the other over a telephone call, on February 23, reports Dawn. The Police are investigating the matter and trying to establish if the threats were a hoax. An administration officer at a law college in Aabpara, Jahangir Khan, lodged a complaint with the police and said he was at the office on February 19, 2016, when he received a landline call from an unknown number. The caller said a bomb had been placed in the college which will go off in 30 minutes.
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February - 23 
Sadbhavana Party (SP), at a Central Executive Committee meeting, said that the other parties in the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) did not fulfill their responsibility of taking the Madhes movement to its height, reports Republica on February
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Sadbhavana Party (SP), at a Central Executive Committee meeting, said that the other parties in the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) did not fulfill their responsibility of taking the Madhes movement to its height, reports Republica on February 23. SP claimed that the party succeeded in leading the border blockade at the Birgunj-Raxaul checkpoint as assigned by the UDMF while finalizing the protest programs. The party, however, alleged that the other parties failed to block the Biratnagar-Jogbani and Bhairahawa-Sunauli checkpoints. UDMF had assigned Upendra Yadav-led Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) and Mahantha Thakur-led Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) to lead the blockade at the Biratnagar-Jogbani and Bhairahawa-Sunauli checkpoints respectively.
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February - 23 
Humayun Kabir, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rangpur range), on February 23 said that JMB has been using the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) to recruit members in Bangladesh’s north, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “The JMB is using Jamaat&rsq
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Humayun Kabir, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rangpur range), on February 23 said that JMB has been using the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) to recruit members in Bangladesh’s north, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “The JMB is using Jamaat’s huge network to recruit new members. Most JMB men arrested in this region were previously involved with either Jamaat or its student front Islami Chhatra Shibir.”
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February - 23 
Police on February 23 arrested two leaders of Dhaka College unit ICS and recovered 55 crude bombs and bomb-making materials from a flat at Mirpur area of Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shafi Uddin (22) and Abdur Rahim (20).
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Police on February 23 arrested two leaders of Dhaka College unit ICS and recovered 55 crude bombs and bomb-making materials from a flat at Mirpur area of Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shafi Uddin (22) and Abdur Rahim (20).
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February - 24 
A 30-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested on February 24 during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District, reports The Times of India. Madkam Bhema was apprehended by a composite squad of Central
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A 30-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested on February 24 during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District, reports The Times of India. Madkam Bhema was apprehended by a composite squad of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and district force from Dondpal village of Gadiras Police Station limits, Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police Santosh Singh said.
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February - 24 
A constable was injured during an exchange of fire with suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants when an abduction attempt by the outfit was foiled by the Police on February 24, reports The Assam Tribune. The incident occurred when th
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A constable was injured during an exchange of fire with suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants when an abduction attempt by the outfit was foiled by the Police on February 24, reports The Assam Tribune. The incident occurred when the Police foiled the bid to abduct traders from the Gabil weekly market, at the tri-junction of three Districts of East, West and North Garo Hills. According to information, a Police team was returning from Gabil market, when an unidentified gunman fired at the Police while the latter were in the midst of abducting two traders. Havildar Sengbath Marak sustained injury on his hand, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) - Law and Order, GHP Raju.
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February - 24 
A Police team conducting a search operation exchanged fire with a three-member Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) group in the forests under the Pookkottumpadam Police Station limits in Malappuram District around 7 am on February 24, report
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A Police team conducting a search operation exchanged fire with a three-member Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) group in the forests under the Pookkottumpadam Police Station limits in Malappuram District around 7 am on February 24, reports The Times of India. The members of the Thunderbolts, the Police's anti-Maoist commando force, were conducting the search operation after they came to know that the Maoists had visited a tribal colony in the area on February 23.
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February - 24 
A special court in Bengaluru has issued a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against a Saudi Arabia-based Indian doctor, Dr Sabeel Ahmed (33), in connection with a 2012 plot to recruit Indian youths for alleged terrorist activities, Indian Express reports on
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A special court in Bengaluru has issued a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against a Saudi Arabia-based Indian doctor, Dr Sabeel Ahmed (33), in connection with a 2012 plot to recruit Indian youths for alleged terrorist activities, Indian Express reports on February 25. The NBW was issued after a request by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). In 2007, Dr Sabeel was deported to India from the UK after his brother Kafeel Ahmed was found to be involved in the Glasgow airport terror attack. On the basis of the NBW, the NIA will now seek an Interpol red corner notice for the arrest of Dr Sabeel, who is said to be working at the King Fahd Hospital in Saudi Arabia.While seeking the warrant, the NIA identified him as the mysterious Dr Motu, who was named by the agency as accused number 21 in a 2012 chargesheet regarding an alleged plot to recruit Indian youths for terror activities. The NIA also informed the special court that the identity and role of Dr Sabeel Ahmed became clear following the arrest and questioning of Asadullah Khan (57) alias Abu Sufiyan, who was deported from Saudi Arabia on December 9, 2015.Hyderabad native Asadullah Khan, according to NIA sources, revealed that Dr Sabeel from Bengaluru participated in meetings in Saudi Arabia in 2011-12 to recruit radical minded Indian youths for terror acts. The NIA has now sought to file a split chargesheet against Dr Sabeel Ahmed (accused no. 21) and Asadullah Khan (accused no. 24) since the trial against 17 of 25 persons arrested in the case has already begun.
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February - 24 
According to Enforcement agencies the flow of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) to Kerala has recorded an increase of 360 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014, New Indian Express reports on February 25. Though the total seized value of counterfeit money
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According to Enforcement agencies the flow of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) to Kerala has recorded an increase of 360 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014, New Indian Express reports on February 25. Though the total seized value of counterfeit money is INR 34,55,000 in 2015 compared to INR 7,51,000 in 2014, the Police estimate that the seized amount is just below 10 per cent of the actual volume being circulated in the state.Police officials said counterfeit valued around INR 3 to 4 crore was being pumped into the state by the rackets every year and the bulk of it was used for real estate transactions. As per the latest Police data, Kozhikode accounted for highest seizure of FICN, INR 9,04000 lakh in September 2015, followed by Malappuram - INR 2,09000 in June 2015. Officials with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) confirmed the increase in the inflow of FICNs to Kerala in the last one year and the seized amount was minuscule.ADGP (Intelligence) A Hemachandran said the fake currency agents have shifted their operations from Dubai to Bangladesh. “Earlier, Dubai was the major transit point for the rackets to source the FICNs but now the rackets operate from Bangladesh. As per reports, Malda in West Bengal has emerged as the nerve centre of the supply chain,” said As per the Police data, FICNs in the denomination of INR 1000 and INR 500 were highest though surprisingly police stumbled upon FICNs in the denomination of INR 10 and INR 20 from Kollam in August 2015.“We have seized 83 notes in the denomination of Rs 10 and eight notes of Rs 20 from Kollam. Even counterfeit of Rs 100 is widely circulated in the state,” police officials said. As per the data, Thiruvananthapuram reported the maximum number of FICN cases,5, followed by Ernakulam and Pathanamthita. Two cases were registered in Thrissur and Kozhikode, while one case was registered in Wayanad, Palakkad, Kollam and Kannur between January and October 2015.The NIA has already tracked the role of Pakistan’s ISI in production and distribution of FICNs via Dubai, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. “Sri Lankans are the new suppliers of the FICNs. Ports are still the hot destinations for the rackets to smuggle in FICNs. The new strategy is to smuggle in printed sheets of counterfeit and cut them to size in various hideouts in the state,” said an intelligence officer.
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February - 24 
India has submitted to the UN’s Sanction Committee a fresh list of 11 terrorists from Pakistan-based terror groups affiliated to al Qaeda, Taliban and other outfits responsible for terrorism in the country, Deccan Chronicle reports on February
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India has submitted to the UN’s Sanction Committee a fresh list of 11 terrorists from Pakistan-based terror groups affiliated to al Qaeda, Taliban and other outfits responsible for terrorism in the country, Deccan Chronicle reports on February 25. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj while replying to a query in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) said the government was making continued efforts to have terror groups and individuals targeting India designated by United Nations Sanction Committees. “On February 18, 2016, a fresh submission of 11 individuals and one organisation linked to terrorism in India, has been submitted to the 1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee,” the minister added. Sources were cited by news agencies as saying that the fresh submission includes names of terrorists belonging to Pakistan-based terror outfits affiliated to Al-Qaeda, Taliban and ISIS. However, they did not divulge their names.The UN Committee covers asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo and listing criteria for ISIL, Al-Qaida and “associated individuals, groups, undertaking and entities”. It also asks that those responsible for committing, organising or supporting terrorist acts must be held accountable.Swaraj also noted that India has signed extradition treaties with 40 countries and entered into extradition agreements and arrangements with nine countries. It was the policy of government to sign extradition treaties, agreements and arrangements with as many countries as possible to bring back from abroad fugitive criminals wanted in India for various crimes including those relating to terrorism, she added.
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On February 25, Police had seized 47 IEDs during a combing operation in the District. A joint team of Meghalaya's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos, assisted by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), l
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On February 25, Police had seized 47 IEDs during a combing operation in the District. A joint team of Meghalaya's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos, assisted by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), launched a combing operation on February 24 night, to flush out militants from the Durama range, added Deccan Herald. “Yesterday we have busted few camps and recovered 46 IEDs. This is alarming since we have inputs that ULFA (I) [United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)] cadres were also in these camps with GNLA. Since the Northeast insurgent groups have formed a new front, we have to investigate more into their designs,” said GHP Raju, Inspector General of Police (Operations) of Meghalaya Police.
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February - 24 
One person, identified as Jakir Hussain alias Master has been arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of face value INR 73,000 in Kama town of Bharatpur District, india.com reports on February 24. Acting on a tip-off, Special Operation G
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One person, identified as Jakir Hussain alias Master has been arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of face value INR 73,000 in Kama town of Bharatpur District, india.com reports on February 24. Acting on a tip-off, Special Operation Group (SOG) officials of Rajasthan Police arrested Jakir Hussain hailing from West Bengal, and seized fake currency notes from him, said Additional Director General of Police SOG and ATS Alok Tripathi. The fake currency reportedly arrived from West Bengal.
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February - 24 
Police and Army on February 24 arrested a Fidayeen (suicide attacker) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Mohammad Sadiq Gujjar, who carried out an attack on November 25, 2015, along with his three associates at an Army camp near the Line of Control (LoC) in
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Police and Army on February 24 arrested a Fidayeen (suicide attacker) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Mohammad Sadiq Gujjar, who carried out an attack on November 25, 2015, along with his three associates at an Army camp near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tanghdar area of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Sadiq Gujjar, 17, son of Walid Mohammad Gujjar resident of Sialkote tehsil (revenue unit) Dehska in Pakistan was arrested by Police and Army from Baramulla. His three associates Hussain, Malik and Rizwan were killed inside Army camp at Tanghdar on November 25. The Guru squad of JeM carried out three Fidayeen attacks so far including January 2, 2016, Pathankot (Punjab) attack on Indian Air Force base.
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February - 24 
Six Assam villagers were wounded when they were attacked by unidentified Naga militants near Holonguri along the inter-state border in Jorhat District on February 24, reports The Sentinel. According to sources, six Assamese villagers, who had gone to
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Six Assam villagers were wounded when they were attacked by unidentified Naga militants near Holonguri along the inter-state border in Jorhat District on February 24, reports The Sentinel. According to sources, six Assamese villagers, who had gone to collect firewood in the Dessoi Valley forest, were held captive by Naga militants and assaulted brutally. The victims belonged to the tea community. Two of the critically injured, identified as Karma Karmakar and Manoj Mirdha were shifted to Jorhat Medical College & Hospital for better treatment. Senior Police officers from the District headquarters rushed to the spot and are also learnt to have communicated with their counterpart in Nagaland seeking assistance in nabbing the culprits. “We are in touch with Nagaland police. We have also identified one miscreant and his details have been shared with Nagaland police,” Titabor Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Kulen Deka said, adding no arrests have been made so far. “Security measures have been beefed up to avoid escalation of the situation,” he added
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February - 24 
The Coordination Committee (CorCom) said in a statement that the self-styled president of the newly formed Manipur Nationalist Party B Angousana Sharma is an enemy of Manipuris, reports Kanglaonline on February 24. A statement of the CorCom signed by
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The Coordination Committee (CorCom) said in a statement that the self-styled president of the newly formed Manipur Nationalist Party B Angousana Sharma is an enemy of Manipuris, reports Kanglaonline on February 24. A statement of the CorCom signed by its media co-ordinator Ksh Yoiheiba said the people of the land after proper deliberation of Angousana’s statement that no power in the world can separate Manipur from India, should decide as to what kind of a person he actually is. It further said that Angousana’s statement regarding the recent agitations in several Indian university campuses including the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the Jadavpur University that “University professors should not use Manipur to preach anti-India” has only established that he is someone who has forgotten his roots and someone trying to gain some sympathy from his colonial master and sell his own people.
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February - 24 
The Police Department noticed that many technologically/computer savvy individuals or criminals have been – committing several of digital crimes through the internet, mobile phone, e-mail etc, said the Public Relation Officer (PRO), Police in a
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The Police Department noticed that many technologically/computer savvy individuals or criminals have been – committing several of digital crimes through the internet, mobile phone, e-mail etc, said the Public Relation Officer (PRO), Police in a statement. The modus operandi usually followed by these criminals is by conning innocent public by way of sending e-mail messages, SMS or by making mobile phone calls and persuading them to part with information relating to their bank account details, credit card/ATM details, Insurance policy details, Pan card/Aadhar card/Voter ID details on the pretext of crediting some prize money into their bank accounts or making investments which will bring 100% or more returns in a very short duration or luring with foreign trips etc, it said.
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February - 24 
The third Indo-Bangladesh Joint Task Force meeting to prevent smuggling and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) resolved to enhance mutual cooperation, oneindia.com reports on February 25. The meeting that was held at New Delhi decided t
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The third Indo-Bangladesh Joint Task Force meeting to prevent smuggling and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) resolved to enhance mutual cooperation, oneindia.com reports on February 25. The meeting that was held at New Delhi decided that the two countries would enhanced sharing of intelligence between the two countries and also maintain a thorough data base to combat this menace.The capabilities of Forensic laboratories shall be enhanced through mutual collaboration between the forensic experts on both sides. Mass awareness program shall be conducted by Central Banks of both the countries in the vulnerable areas to sensitize people about the risk of FICN. Joint Training and Seminars will be organized by both sides on various aspects of identification of FICN and challenges in detection, investigation, and prosecution of FICN related cases.During the deliberations, both sides shared concern of the debilitating economic effects of the trade in Fake Currency Notes (FCNs) on the economies of the two countries and reiterated the resolve to combat the syndicates together in a concerted manner. The Indian side expressed appreciation for the recent successful detection of large consignments of FICN in Bangladesh.In addition, both the sides agreed to share intelligence and information on a real time basis on the activities of the syndicates and operatives involved in smuggling of Fake Currency Notes. The Joint Task Force also exchanged contact details of Superintendents of Police of the districts on international border on the either side, to enhance their connectivity and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was mutually adopted to enhance cooperation between the two sides. The SOP has been signed in pursuance of the MoU signed in June, 2015 to combat the smuggling of Fake Currency Notes which was signed by the Home Secretaries of the two countries during the visit of Prime Minister to Dhaka last year. The SOP adopted by the Joint Task force constituted on both sides, includes following areas of mutual cooperation for combating the trade in FCN.
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February - 24 
At least five Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near a security check post in Wana town of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on February 24, reports Dawn. FC vehicle was on routine patrol when the IE
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At least five Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near a security check post in Wana town of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on February 24, reports Dawn. FC vehicle was on routine patrol when the IED, planted along the roadside, exploded.
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February - 24 
The Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), General Raheel Sharif on February 24 directed the military commanders to begin the last phase of Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency, reports The News.
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The Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), General Raheel Sharif on February 24 directed the military commanders to begin the last phase of Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency, reports The News.
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February - 24 
The Government has shut down 254 suspected and unregistered madrassas across the country, Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control Balighur Rehman told the National Assembly on February 24, reports The Express Tribune. He said that 167 su
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The Government has shut down 254 suspected and unregistered madrassas across the country, Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control Balighur Rehman told the National Assembly on February 24, reports The Express Tribune. He said that 167 suspected seminaries in Sindh, 13 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), two in Punjab, and 72 unregistered madrassas in Sindh have been closed. “The government is countering hate speech and banning dissemination of extremist material,” he added.Regarding registration and regulation of seminaries, the State Minister said that the Government had completed 100 per cent mapping on agreed parameters in Islamabad and Punjab. Eighty per cent of the mapping exercise has been completed in Sindh, followed by 75 per cent in KP and 60 per cent in Balochistan.“There are 190 foreign-funded seminaries in the country, of which 147 are in Punjab, 30 in Balochistan, seven in KP and six in Sindh.”
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February - 24 
Three suspected terrorists were killed in a shootout with Rangers in Manghopir area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 24, reports Dawn. According to details, Rangers personnel started a search operation in Man
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Three suspected terrorists were killed in a shootout with Rangers in Manghopir area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 24, reports Dawn. According to details, Rangers personnel started a search operation in Manghopir on reports about the presence of some terrorists. The raid turned into an exchange of gunfire. “The armed men in the hideouts attacked the Rangers team when they were taking positions following a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area; more forces were called in to join the operation and after an exchange of gunfire three terrorists were killed. They all belonged to a banned outfit.”" said the spokesman.
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February - 24 
Chairman of Federal Socialist Forum (FSF)-Nepal Upendra Yadav on February 24 said the new constitution had no future as it was discriminatory and favoured only the ruling class, reports The Himalayan Times. Yadav said the new constitution had failed
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Chairman of Federal Socialist Forum (FSF)-Nepal Upendra Yadav on February 24 said the new constitution had no future as it was discriminatory and favoured only the ruling class, reports The Himalayan Times. Yadav said the new constitution had failed to protect the rights of Madhesis, Janajatis, Dalits, Muslims, women, and deprived and oppressed communities. He said the party was ready to pay any price for securing the rights of oppressed communities.
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February - 24 
In a retrial, a court in Rajshahi on February 24 commuted the death penalties of two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders to life imprisonment in a case filed for killing Rajshahi University teacher Muhammad Yunus 12 years ago, reports D
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In a retrial, a court in Rajshahi on February 24 commuted the death penalties of two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders to life imprisonment in a case filed for killing Rajshahi University teacher Muhammad Yunus 12 years ago, reports Daily Star. Speedy trial tribunal Judge Golam Ahmed Khalilur Rahman also fined each of the duo Taka 5,000, in default of which they would have to stay one more year in jail, said Public Prosecutor (PP) Entajul Haque, quoting the verdict.Yunus, a professor of economics department, was knifed to death near his Binodpur house, a few yards away from the Rajshahi University campus, on December 24 in 2004. Of the convicts, Shahidullah alias Mahbub is the husband of a niece of executed JMB military commander Siddiqul Islam alias Bangla Bhai. The other one, Shafiullah alias Tarek, is the commander of the banned militant outfit in Rajshahi. The judge pronounced the verdict in their presence yesterday noon.
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February - 24 
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed on February 24 asked the authorities concerned to stay alert so that the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and those involved in terrorist and militant activities cou
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed on February 24 asked the authorities concerned to stay alert so that the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and those involved in terrorist and militant activities could not be recruited in the Police force, reports Daily Star. “I hope the police officials concerned would be more watchful so that the Jamaat-Shibir activists and those involved in terrorist and militant acts and arson attacks could not sneak into a disciplined force like Bangladesh Police,” she told parliament. Replying to a supplementary question from Syed Nazibul Bashar Maizbhandari (Chittagong-2), the leader of the House said she does not want to make any interference in this regard. “But it's the duty and responsibility of the police force to look into the matter so that those engaged in terrorist and militant acts and arson attacks, especially during the mayhem unleashed by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-Shibir in 2013, 2014 and 2015, could not be recruited in the police.”
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February - 24 
Amnesty International in its 2015-2016 annual assessment of human rights around the world on February 24 said that although new Government has brought constitutional reforms and promises of improved human rights protection many human rights challenge
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Amnesty International in its 2015-2016 annual assessment of human rights around the world on February 24 said that although new Government has brought constitutional reforms and promises of improved human rights protection many human rights challenges remain, reports Colombo Page. The report said the new Government in Sri Lanka brought constitutional reforms and promises of improved human rights protection. However, many human rights challenges remained, including persistent use of arbitrary arrest and detention, torture and other ill-treatment, enforced disappearances and deaths in custody, and a long-standing climate of impunity for these and other violations.
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February - 24 
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera during the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 50th Anniversary Ministerial meeting held at New York on February 24 elaborated on the Government's post-conflict peace building mechanisms and the challe
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Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera during the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 50th Anniversary Ministerial meeting held at New York on February 24 elaborated on the Government's post-conflict peace building mechanisms and the challenges in Sri Lanka's current peace building environment to the key donor countries, reports Colombo Page. During the meeting, Minister Samaraweera served as a principal panelist at the thematic breakout session titled 'Preventing Violent Conflict, Building Peaceful Societies,' where he elaborated on the link between development and peace.
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February - 24 
Former senior LTTE leader Emil Kanthan, wanted in connection with attempted murder of former Minister Douglas Devananda, was not present in Court on February 24, although his counsel undertook to facilitate his surrender before Courts at the previous
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Former senior LTTE leader Emil Kanthan, wanted in connection with attempted murder of former Minister Douglas Devananda, was not present in Court on February 24, although his counsel undertook to facilitate his surrender before Courts at the previous hearing, reports Daily News. Counsel Laksman Perera appearing on behalf of Emil Kanthan informed Colombo Special High Court Commissioner Judge Irangani Perera that his client could not return to the country due to Colombo Fort Magistrate's refusal to recall a warrant against him.
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February - 24 
State Counsel Ms. Nayomi Wickremasekara who appeared for the Attorney General's Department informed Court that she needs one week's time to seek the Attorney General's advice regarding warrant and red notice issued on Emil Kanthan. She fu
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State Counsel Ms. Nayomi Wickremasekara who appeared for the Attorney General's Department informed Court that she needs one week's time to seek the Attorney General's advice regarding warrant and red notice issued on Emil Kanthan. She further told Court that the defence was seeking Court's permission to recall the warrant against Emil Kantha since 2014 December and she charged that they were unable to do so. On February 1, Special High Court Commissioner Judge Irangani Perera, temporally recalled the warrant and Red Notice issued on former North and Eastern Provinces LTTE Financial Head Emil Kanthan, enabling him to surrender before Courts.
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February - 25 
A joint team of Army and Police arrested three I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, identified as Bhubneswar Boro (36), Sarjib Basumatary (27) and Lepho Boro (30) from Barimakha village near Mochal
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A joint team of Army and Police arrested three I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, identified as Bhubneswar Boro (36), Sarjib Basumatary (27) and Lepho Boro (30) from Barimakha village near Mochalpur in Baksa District on February 25, reports The Sentinel. Two AK-47 rifles, one 9mm pistol along with ammunition were also recovered from the militants. The three militants were involved in extortion, arms smuggling and other nefarious and anti-national activities, Army official said. All three militants were handed over to Barbari Police for further investigation.
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February - 25 
Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on February 25 criticized Pakistan for giving candid support" to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as he called on the international community to join hands in combating the
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Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on February 25 criticized Pakistan for giving candid support" to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as he called on the international community to join hands in combating the menace, reports Deccan Chronicle. Days after suspected LeT operatives struck in Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, Suhag hit out at Pakistan, saying, "Terrorist groups like LeT and JeM get candid support from across our western borders."Suhag also said that the spreading influence of Islamic State (IS), in particular through social and other forms of media, has thrown up challenges of global and regional security. "What is worrying is that these groups can no longer be dismissed as regional manifestations of violence," he said.Noting that such jihadist outfits take advantage of the international connected systems of finance, commerce and transit to stay flexible and reach any part of the globe, Suhag said it was "necessary for international community to fight this menace as one by sharing of intel and adoption of training techniques from each other". He added that the 9/11, 26/11 and recent Paris attacks have changed the perception among world leaders regarding the threat from terrorism. The Army Chief said, "We need to address not only the methods but also the factors that contribute to the spread of terrorism. The main threat comes from fundamental ideology and twisted interpretations which are promoting radical thinking."
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February - 25 
Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on February 25 slammed Pakistan for giving “candid support” to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as he called on the international community to join hands in combatin
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Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on February 25 slammed Pakistan for giving “candid support” to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as he called on the international community to join hands in combating the menace, reports Daily Excelsior. Days after suspected LeT operatives struck in Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, Suhag hit out at Pakistan, saying, “Terrorist groups like LeT and JeM get candid support from across our western borders.” The attack at Pampore left three Army personnel dead, including two Captains of the Special Forces. Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, too, were killed by three heavily armed “foreign” terrorists who were shot dead after a fierce 48-hour-long gun battle. At a seminar organised by Army think tank Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), Suhag also said that the spreading influence of Islamic State (IS), in particular through social and other forms of media, has thrown up challenges of global and regional security. “What is worrying is that these groups can no longer be dismissed as regional manifestations of violence,” he said. Noting that such jihadist outfits take advantage of the international connected systems of finance, commerce and transit to stay flexible and reach any part of the globe, Suhag said it was “necessary for international community to fight this menace as one by sharing of intelligence and adoption of training techniques from each other”.
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February - 25 
Army foiled a militant bid to target the Security Forces (SFs) vehicles in North Kashmir’s Baramulla District by defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. A Defence official said after a tip off abou
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Army foiled a militant bid to target the Security Forces (SFs) vehicles in North Kashmir’s Baramulla District by defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. A Defence official said after a tip off about an IED in Khwajabagh Petrol Pump area was received, a joint team of 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Police was launched with explosive detection dog team and Bomb Disposal Squads. The Defence official said the IED was reported to be weighing approximately 15 kilograms cylindrical in shape and had an electrical detonation mechanism. “With this operation, security forces in Baramulla thwarted another attempt by anti-national elements to target civilians and military vehicles thus maintaining peace in Baramulla town,” he said.
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February - 25 
As many as 11 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested while another surrendered on February 25 in different places in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Division, reports The Business Standard.
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As many as 11 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested while another surrendered on February 25 in different places in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Division, reports The Business Standard.
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February - 25 
Assam Rifles (AR) troops arrested three Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) cadres from Eros line area in Dimapur on February 22, reports Nagaland Post. One of the three arrested cadres includes, Kaghoto Asumi, brother
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Assam Rifles (AR) troops arrested three Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) cadres from Eros line area in Dimapur on February 22, reports Nagaland Post. One of the three arrested cadres includes, Kaghoto Asumi, brother of Max Asumi, ‘finance incharge’ of NSCN-K Dimapur, who was earlier arrested by Security Forces (SFs). A black colored bolero (NL 07C 3080) used by the three along with a weapon and tax collection receipts recovered from their possession, AR Public Relation Officer (PRO) said. They were planning to extort an amount of INR 1 lakh from a hotel owner on behalf of NSCN-K, PRO said.
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February - 25 
Condemning the NDFB-IKS for demanding extortion of INR 20, 000 from a journalist of a vernacular daily and member of the central committee of Journalist Federation of Assam (JAFA) Babu Rava, the federation on February 25 urged the militant outfit to
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Condemning the NDFB-IKS for demanding extortion of INR 20, 000 from a journalist of a vernacular daily and member of the central committee of Journalist Federation of Assam (JAFA) Babu Rava, the federation on February 25 urged the militant outfit to stop harassing journalists, reports The Sentinel. In a statement condemning the incident, JAFA said that the NDFB-IKS even took away the bike of the journalist after threatening him with arms in their hands. It also condemned the Police inaction as four days have passed since the incident, but not a single arrest has been made so far.
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February - 25 
Investigators have stumbled upon vital evidence that can prove Pakistan's involvement in the Pathankot terror attack (January 2, 2016), India Today reports on February 25. Empty food packets with Pakistan label have been found at the Internationa
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Investigators have stumbled upon vital evidence that can prove Pakistan's involvement in the Pathankot terror attack (January 2, 2016), India Today reports on February 25. Empty food packets with Pakistan label have been found at the International Border near a Border Security Force (BSF) outpost in Simbal of Nawanshahr District. The food packets were subsequently handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which sent it to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) for testing.The food packets, made in Karachi, include dishes like shahi paneer, chicken nehari, dal fry, lahori chole, and more. Forty milk packets with a manufacture date of November 16, 2015 and expiry date of February 8, 2016 were found during a clean up operation, under thick foliage. Investigators suspect that the terrorists could have sneaked in on December 31, 2015 and observed the BSF for a day or two before infiltrating into Indian territory.The BSF has been clearing dense vegetation near the international border in Pathankot and Jammu. A massive hunt is on for the GPS device, mobile phones and other equipment, using which terrorists might have tried to eliminate or hide evidence.
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February - 25 
Meghalaya Police launched the third phase of the ‘Thunderstorm-3’ operations against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and recovered 47 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from the militant infested area of Durama in East Garo Hills
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Meghalaya Police launched the third phase of the ‘Thunderstorm-3’ operations against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and recovered 47 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from the militant infested area of Durama in East Garo Hills District on February 25, reports The Sentinel. The IEDs were planted by the militants of GNLA and the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Doengkhugre area and in a village in Durama hill range, Police said. “Altogether, we seized 40 IEDs and at least 15 Molotov cocktail bombs from two locations and thus averted a major tragedy,” Davies Marak, Superintendent of Police (SP), East Garo Hills, said. He said a suspected overground worker of the GNLA, who is believed to have planted IEDs, has been arrested. However, Police refused to divulge his identity citing security reasons. Encounters were on two fronts with the GNLA militants. One was with the group under the ‘deputy commander in chief’ Rupanta D Shira group and the other was with the group led by Acheng. “Both the groups manage to flee and we recovered IEDs that are meant to target the police”, informed Marak.
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February - 25 
Militant outfit United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), which signed a peace pact with Meghalaya Government, will formally lay down arms at a ceremony at Tura in West Garo Hills District on February 29, as a step for lasting peace in the Garo Hil
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Militant outfit United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), which signed a peace pact with Meghalaya Government, will formally lay down arms at a ceremony at Tura in West Garo Hills District on February 29, as a step for lasting peace in the Garo Hills region, reports The Assam Tribune. Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and his Cabinet colleagues will be present at the disbanding ceremony which would also be witnessed by church leaders, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and senior citizens. The outfit, which has cadre strength of 71, was formed with the demand for a separate Garoland to be carved out of the State. The government will facilitate rehabilitation of the UALA cadres and give INR 250,000 to each of them as seed money for income generation initiatives.
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February - 25 
Seven Indian companies figure in a list of 51 commercial entities from 20 countries that, according to an European Union (EU)-mandated study, are involved in the supply chain of over 700 components used by the Islamic State (IS) to construct Improvis
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Seven Indian companies figure in a list of 51 commercial entities from 20 countries that, according to an European Union (EU)-mandated study, are involved in the supply chain of over 700 components used by the Islamic State (IS) to construct Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Indian Express reports on February 26. While four of the seven Indian firms denied having exported explosives or accessories to either Lebanon or Turkey, two confirmed that smaller suppliers of components such as fuses or detonating cords do not export these items directly, but through trading intermediaries or merchant exporters, and are mostly unaware of the final destination of the products.The study, conducted by Conflict Armament Research (CAR), reported that Turkey topped the list of countries with a total of 13 firms involved in the IS supply chain, followed by India with seven companies. The Indian firms were mostly found to be manufacturing detonators, detonating cords and safety fuses. The CAR study, which spanned a period of 20 months, however noted that the components were all “legally exported” under government-issued licences from India to entities in Lebanon and Turkey. The named companies produced, sold, or received critical material, such as chemical precursors, detonating cords, detonators, cables, wires, and other electronic components.Solar Industries, which according to industry players is the biggest exporter among all the named Indian firms, did not respond to an email sent by The Indian Express. When contacted over phone, relevant officials in the company declined to speak on the issue. A spokesperson for Secunderabad-based Ideal Industrial Explosives said, “Neither our company nor our sister company, that is, Ideal Detonators Pvt Limited have exported any products to Lebanon and Turkey. The allegation said to have been published in the (CAR) report is false and baseless.”According to the CAR report, the terror group mostly uses Nokia 105 mobile phone for remote detonation. Apart from Turkey and India, companies from the US, Brazil, Romania, Russia, the Netherlands, China, Switzerland, Austria and Czech Republic were also reported to be involved, it said. The study noted that governments and firms need to do more to track the flow of cables, chemicals and other equipment.
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February - 25 
Two Adivasi Dragon Fighters (ADF) cadres, identified as Budu Tudu (29) and Mirjan Kisku (23), were arrested from Mandaria under Gossaigaon Police station in Kokrajhar District on February 25, reports The Telegraph.
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Two Adivasi Dragon Fighters (ADF) cadres, identified as Budu Tudu (29) and Mirjan Kisku (23), were arrested from Mandaria under Gossaigaon Police station in Kokrajhar District on February 25, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 25 
Former Afghan Governor Sayed Fazlullah Wahidi was recovered on February 25 who was abducted in Islamabad on February 12, reports The Express Tribune. “Wahidi has been found and handed over to Afghanistan consulate in Peshawar,” his son, N
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Former Afghan Governor Sayed Fazlullah Wahidi was recovered on February 25 who was abducted in Islamabad on February 12, reports The Express Tribune. “Wahidi has been found and handed over to Afghanistan consulate in Peshawar,” his son, Nemat Wahidi said. Unidentified persons had abducted Afghanistan’s former Governor of Herat province in Rana Market area of F-7 sector in Islamabad. The former envoy had gone to a restaurant with his 12-year-old grandson when unidentified persons arrived in two vehicles and kidnapped him, leaving the child. The former Governor and an influential Afghan leader had earlier arrived in the Islamabad along with his family to get visas to travel to UK as British embassy in Kabul does not directly issue visas to Afghan nationals.
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February - 25 
law enforcement agencies on February 25 arrested Inspector Chand Khan Niazi, the prime accused in the March 17, 2013, murder case of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu, during a raid in Lyari Town reports Daily Times.
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law enforcement agencies on February 25 arrested Inspector Chand Khan Niazi, the prime accused in the March 17, 2013, murder case of Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu, during a raid in Lyari Town reports Daily Times.
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February - 25 
The Police on February 25 claimed to have arrested 40 suspects including 11 Afghans and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession during search operations in Hayatabad and Nasir Bhag areas of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakht
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The Police on February 25 claimed to have arrested 40 suspects including 11 Afghans and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession during search operations in Hayatabad and Nasir Bhag areas of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The Police also claimed to have recovered 24 unregistered motorcycles, two pistols, a cache of bullets and drugs from suspects’ possession.
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February - 25 
The Punjab Government constituted on February 25 a five-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to carry out investigation into the Pathankot airbase attack of January 2, 2016, reports Dawn. The JIT was constituted after Punjab Counter Terrorism Depart
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The Punjab Government constituted on February 25 a five-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to carry out investigation into the Pathankot airbase attack of January 2, 2016, reports Dawn. The JIT was constituted after Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) registered a First-Information Report (FIR) against the alleged attackers and abettors of the attack. The JIT would also be visiting the airbase next month to gather evidence subject to permission by the Indian Government. The JIT comprises Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Tahir Rai (convener), Lahore Deputy Director General (DDG) Intelligence Bureau Mohammad Azim Arshad, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant-Colonel Tanvir Ahmed, Military Intelligence Lieutenant-Colonel Irfan Mirza and Gujjaranwala CTD Investigating Officer Shahid Tanveer (members).
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February - 25 
Undeterred by scuttling of its previous attempt to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Chief Masood Azhar banned by the United Nations, India will again move the world body with the demand, reports Dawn. “We will be moving the 1267 Sanctions Committee t
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Undeterred by scuttling of its previous attempt to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Chief Masood Azhar banned by the United Nations, India will again move the world body with the demand, reports Dawn. “We will be moving the 1267 Sanctions Committee to also include the name of Masood Azhar on the sanctions list. It is a great anomaly that the organisation JeM is listed, but not its leader,” Indian External Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said. He also noted that India had already submitted to the UN’s Sanction Committee a fresh list of what he called 11 terrorists from Pakistan-based groups affiliated to al Qaeda, Taliban and other outfits responsible for terrorism in the country. On February 18, a list of 11 individuals and one organisation “linked to terrorism in India”, was submitted to the 1267/1989/2253 ISIL (the militant Islamic State group) and al Qaeda Sanctions Committee.
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February - 25 
Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav during an interaction organized at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu warned that they would block north and south border points if the Government did not take an initiative to address
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Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav during an interaction organized at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu warned that they would block north and south border points if the Government did not take an initiative to address the demands of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) at the earliest, reports The Himalayan Times. Saying that the form of protest has been changed presently, the FSF-N Chairman warned that the UDMF would resort to stern protest soon and that would be nationwide.
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Police on February 25 have identified three persons who directly took part in the murder of secularist writer-blogger Avijit Roy, reports Dhaka Tribune. Deputy Inspector General Monirul Islam, also chief of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime u
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Police on February 25 have identified three persons who directly took part in the murder of secularist writer-blogger Avijit Roy, reports Dhaka Tribune. Deputy Inspector General Monirul Islam, also chief of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit said "Three people who participated in Avijit killing were identified. They are on the run. However, we do not have the information about their whereabouts."On February 26, 2015, Avijit Roy, the popular founder of Mukta-mona.com blog, was hacked to death by suspected Islamic extremists in Dhaka city when he and his wife Rafida Ahmed Bonya were returning from a book fair. Bonya sustained severe injuries in the attack.
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February - 25 
Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera while delivering a speech at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington DC on February 25 said that Sri Lanka is totally committed to implement the United Nations (UN) Resolution to address the acc
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera while delivering a speech at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington DC on February 25 said that Sri Lanka is totally committed to implement the United Nations (UN) Resolution to address the accountability during the last phase of the war, reports Colombo Page. He said, "Our government is totally committed to the successful implementation of this resolution, not because of any desire to appease international opinion, but because of our conviction that Sri Lanka must come to terms the past in order to forge ahead and secure the future the Sri Lankan people truly deserve."
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February - 26 
A People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, identified as Bhokha, surrendered before Balrampur District Police on February 26, reports The Times of India. He surrendered along with five guns of 315 bore and 20 bullets. Earlier, he was ar
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A People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, identified as Bhokha, surrendered before Balrampur District Police on February 26, reports The Times of India. He surrendered along with five guns of 315 bore and 20 bullets. Earlier, he was arrested but had managed to escape.
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February - 26 
Around 16 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered by the Security Forces (SFs) during an operation on the hideout of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Pathalgre village in East Garo Hills District on February 26, reports The Sentinel
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Around 16 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered by the Security Forces (SFs) during an operation on the hideout of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Pathalgre village in East Garo Hills District on February 26, reports The Sentinel. Sohan D' Shira, ‘commander-in-chief’ of the GNLA managed to escape along with his accomplices.
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February - 26 
Five days after he was abducted, a trader of the Lamajuar area in Karimganj District, identified as Abdul Kalam (52), was rescued on February 26 by the Police, reports The Times of India. Kalam was abducted by a gang of armed assailants on the midnig
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Five days after he was abducted, a trader of the Lamajuar area in Karimganj District, identified as Abdul Kalam (52), was rescued on February 26 by the Police, reports The Times of India. Kalam was abducted by a gang of armed assailants on the midnight of February 21, from a place near Janakibazar in Hailakandi District, when he was returning home in a car. Six persons, including two women, were also arrested for their alleged involvement in the abduction. They were identified as Afsalur Haque, Safrul Islam, both drivers, Faruq Ahmed, his wife Saleha Begam Talukdar, Bahar Uddin Laskar and Hafiza Khanam Laskar. Karimganj Superintendent of Police (SP) PR Kar said that more persons might have been involved in the incident. A hunt is on to nab the rest.
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February - 26 
Meanwhile, sources revealed that Australian authorities are yet to share with the NIA details regarding subscriber information, login history, IP details, search history and contents of messages and attachments of the email id
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Meanwhile, sources revealed that Australian authorities are yet to share with the NIA details regarding subscriber information, login history, IP details, search history and contents of messages and attachments of the email id
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that Majeed is reported to have used for a substantial part of his communication in Syria, Iraq and India.
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February - 26 
Meghalaya Police arrested two arms dealers, Rajiv Sangma and Malstone Sangma, from the Baija locality of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 26, reports The Telegraph. Nearly 180 rounds of 7.62 sniper rifle ammunition were recovered
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Meghalaya Police arrested two arms dealers, Rajiv Sangma and Malstone Sangma, from the Baija locality of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 26, reports The Telegraph. Nearly 180 rounds of 7.62 sniper rifle ammunition were recovered from their possession. Police said the consignment was for the GNLA militants.
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February - 26 
On February 26, a Delhi court discharged two suspected operatives of Indian Mujahideen (IM), Tahseen Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas (Pakistani national) in a case relating to the terror group’s conspiracy to carry out strikes in the natio
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On February 26, a Delhi court discharged two suspected operatives of Indian Mujahideen (IM), Tahseen Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas (Pakistani national) in a case relating to the terror group’s conspiracy to carry out strikes in the national capital, due to lack of evidence, reports Hindustan Times. The court, however, framed charges against five accused under the provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosive Substances Act and under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The five accused -- Syed Maqbool, Imran Khan, Asad Khan, Syed Feroz and Irfan Mustafa -- were put on trial after they pleaded not guilty to the charges framed against them and the court has now fixed the matter for recording of evidence on March 28, 2016.
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February - 26 
Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar, who was among the six Police personnel killed in the 2013 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blast, was not the real target of the Maoists but was in the wrong place at the wrong time, sh
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Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar, who was among the six Police personnel killed in the 2013 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blast, was not the real target of the Maoists but was in the wrong place at the wrong time, showed documents seized by Police from the possession of the slain Maoists after the Taimar Ghati encounter last week (Ranchi District on February 19), reports The Times of India on February 27. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) operations Harshpal Singh, who has studied the documents, said they were prepared by Vivekji, ‘secretary’ of CPI-Maoist Bihar-Jharkhand special area committee and member of the outfit's central committee. Vivekji was being escorted by a group of Maoists from Saranda in West Singhbhum to Jhumra in Bokaro via Taimara Ghati on the outskirts of Ranchi when an encounter took place that killed four Maoists. Balihar and five others, including bodyguards were killed in the ambush executed by the CPI-Maoist Bihar-Jharkhand special area committee in July 2013. But "the Maoists did not plan to kill the SP. They planned to target a Police patrolling party supposed to pass by the Dumka-Pakur highway on July 2, 2013. The SP's cavalcade happened to cross the road at the same time as the Police patrolling vehicle was supposed to go and was killed," the documents recovered from slain rebels' bags revealed.The documents revealed how the Maoists executed the plan in 2013. "Maoists were keeping a watch on the movement of security forces on the Dumka-Pakur border. They had intelligence inputs that forces were likely to travel by the road in the afternoon following which an ambush was laid. The rebels sent a man in the area who would signal them if the patrol van was spotted," the document said.
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February - 26 
Police arrested three suspects, belonging to I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Sanjay Brahma, Nerswn Brahma, and Ramen Basumatary, from Tipkai Harjhora village in Kokrajhar District and reco
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Police arrested three suspects, belonging to I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Sanjay Brahma, Nerswn Brahma, and Ramen Basumatary, from Tipkai Harjhora village in Kokrajhar District and recovered INR 36,500, two cellphones and a wallet from their possession on February 26, reports The Telegraph
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February - 26 
Police recovered of a large number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from a stronghold of the banned Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in East Garo Hills of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times on February 27 (today). Assam Police believes t
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Police recovered of a large number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from a stronghold of the banned Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in East Garo Hills of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times on February 27 (today). Assam Police believes that the presence of such a large number of IEDs at this juncture in Garo Hills area of Meghalaya definitely looks ominous for the poll-bound State. Director General of Police (DGP) Assam, Mukesh Sahay said that any threat to the upcoming Assam Assembly elections will be seriously dealt by the Police, which is also geared up to tackle communal forces ruthlessly, adds The Hindu. “Threat, either from militants or any other source, will be seriously dealt with,” Sahay said. “In the past, there have been instances of candidates having financial dealings with militants. This time such instances will be treated as terror offence under the Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA),” the DGP said.Also, reacting to the press release issued by Inspector General of Assam Rifles - North (IGAR-N) and published in the local, regional and section of the national dailies on January 26, 2016, with regard to the some northeast insurgents involved in narco-terrorism, Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) expressed dismay that their organization was named as being involved in the “cultivation and trade of opium in Kachin province of Myanmar”, reports Nagaland Post. In a statement, ULFA-I ‘Assistant Information and Publicity Secretary’ ‘Captain’ Arunudoy Asom objected and refuted the statement.
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February - 26 
Security Force (SF) personnel arrested a cadre of the Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA), identified as Samsul Haq, from Kadamguri in Kokrajhar District on February 26
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Security Force (SF) personnel arrested a cadre of the Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA), identified as Samsul Haq, from Kadamguri in Kokrajhar District on February 26
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February - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspects from Sopore town and recovered German made high grade explosives packet from them on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) recovered 1.5 kilogram of RDX from two persons
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspects from Sopore town and recovered German made high grade explosives packet from them on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) recovered 1.5 kilogram of RDX from two persons when they stopped a car after receiving specific information about their movement in the outskirts of Baramulla town in Baramulla District.
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February - 26 
The Border Security Force (BSF) seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value exceeding INR 6,00,000 in an operations under the Churianantpur border post in Malda District of West Bengal on February 26, reports The Times of India. "Ch
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The Border Security Force (BSF) seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value exceeding INR 6,00,000 in an operations under the Churianantpur border post in Malda District of West Bengal on February 26, reports The Times of India. "Challenged by a BSF team, the miscreants coming from the Bangladesh side of the border managed to escape but we have seized the FICNs," said a BSF officer. The BSF so far in the year has seized over INR 57,00,000 in FICNs from across the South Bengal frontier and apprehended seven smugglers.`
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February - 26 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is questioning a youth, identified as Asif Ahmed, pursuing a polytechnic course from a Bardhaman college of West Bengal in connection with its “open FIR” against Islamic State (IS), Indian Express r
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is questioning a youth, identified as Asif Ahmed, pursuing a polytechnic course from a Bardhaman college of West Bengal in connection with its “open FIR” against Islamic State (IS), Indian Express reports on February 27 (today). Ahmed, is suspected to be a member of Junud-al-Khilafa-e-Hind (JKH), a self-appointed franchise of IS. NIA sources said that Ahmed had been found to have interacted with other members of the group through social media and material related to IS propaganda had been found on his laptop.
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February - 26 
Two children, identified as Wasim Akram (10) and Tahir Rashid (8), were injured in a suspected mine or shell explosion at Azmabad village, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Mandi area in Poonch District on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Re
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Two children, identified as Wasim Akram (10) and Tahir Rashid (8), were injured in a suspected mine or shell explosion at Azmabad village, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Mandi area in Poonch District on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that the children were playing near their house in the village when they stepped over either a mine or shell, leading to an explosion in which both of them were injured.
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February - 26 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jaisingh Dugga (32) and Ramuram Darro (39), were arrested on February 26 in Kanker District, reports PTI.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jaisingh Dugga (32) and Ramuram Darro (39), were arrested on February 26 in Kanker District, reports PTI.
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February - 26 
A death row convict, Saeed Khan, involved in attack on Sialkot cantonment, was hanged till death at the Central Jail of Adiala in Rawalpindi District on February 26, reports The News.
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A death row convict, Saeed Khan, involved in attack on Sialkot cantonment, was hanged till death at the Central Jail of Adiala in Rawalpindi District on February 26, reports The News.
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February - 26 
Rangers on February 26 produced Chand Khan Niazi before Anti-Terrorism Court and informed it about 90-day preventive detention for questioning, reports Daily Times. The Rangers told the judge that they had credible information about suspect’s i
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Rangers on February 26 produced Chand Khan Niazi before Anti-Terrorism Court and informed it about 90-day preventive detention for questioning, reports Daily Times. The Rangers told the judge that they had credible information about suspect’s involvement in offences that come within the ambit of Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.
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February - 26 
Two Lyari gangsters, identified as Sami Yousuf (30), Adnan Moin (25), were injured in a Police encounter near Mirza Adam Khan Road in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 26, reports Daily Times. They were arrested after
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Two Lyari gangsters, identified as Sami Yousuf (30), Adnan Moin (25), were injured in a Police encounter near Mirza Adam Khan Road in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 26, reports Daily Times. They were arrested after the encounter.
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February - 26 
Civil Society organizations TRIAL, REDRESS and Advocay Forum on February 26 launched a joint campaign to demand justice for victims of international crimes in Nepal, reports The Himalayan Times. The campaign “Real Rights Now” was launched
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Civil Society organizations TRIAL, REDRESS and Advocay Forum on February 26 launched a joint campaign to demand justice for victims of international crimes in Nepal, reports The Himalayan Times. The campaign “Real Rights Now” was launched to draw the attention of the Government to abide by the decisions of the United Nations (UN) and acknowledge the rights of the victims’ rights and needs. Though the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has time and again said that Nepal was responsible for gross human rights violations against its own citizens, the Government has not shown any sign to compensate victims and provide justice, they claimed.
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February - 26 
Meanwhile, Parliament's Social Justice and Human Rights Committee on February 26 asked the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) not to bring its internal disputes out in social networking web sites or the mass media, reports Republica. The H
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Meanwhile, Parliament's Social Justice and Human Rights Committee on February 26 asked the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) not to bring its internal disputes out in social networking web sites or the mass media, reports Republica. The House committee summoned commissioners of the TRC and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) to discuss their functioning during the 13 months since their formation. The committee directs the CIEDP and TRC to update the data on conflict victims and prepare their respective work plans and calendars on a credible basis and make these available to the committee within 15 days.
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February - 26 
Police has arrested five leaders of Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Rupandehi District on February 26 for attempting to enforce bandh (shutdown) with the intent of foiling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist’s (CPN-UML)
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Police has arrested five leaders of Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Rupandehi District on February 26 for attempting to enforce bandh (shutdown) with the intent of foiling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist’s (CPN-UML) mass gathering program slated to be held at Bhairahawa in the District, reports Nepal Monitor. The arrested have been identified as General Secretary of Sadbhawana Party (SP) Harischandra Singh, Rupandehi District chairman of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Ajay Verma, Ravi Yadav of the same party, Rambilas Yada of Federal Socialist Party-Nepal (FSP-N) and Tulasiram Yadav.
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February - 26 
Police on February 26 arrested three militants of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), including Abdul Hares, the mastermind of the February 21, 2016, killing of a Hindu priest Jogeswar Dasadhikari (50), from Panchagarh District, reports Dhak
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Police on February 26 arrested three militants of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), including Abdul Hares, the mastermind of the February 21, 2016, killing of a Hindu priest Jogeswar Dasadhikari (50), from Panchagarh District, reports Dhaka Tribune. The other two arrestees were identified as Ramzan Ali and Rabiul. Police recovered all the weapons used in the killing - a machete, two pistols, five rounds of bullets, three knives and three crude bombs.
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February - 26 
In a joint statement issued by the Sri Lanka and United States (US) after the first annual US-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue held on February 26 in Washington, D.C., US has urged the Sri Lankan Government to return remaining lands to rightful owners
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In a joint statement issued by the Sri Lanka and United States (US) after the first annual US-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue held on February 26 in Washington, D.C., US has urged the Sri Lankan Government to return remaining lands to rightful owners swiftly, reports Daily Mirror. The statement said “The United States praised the Government of Sri Lanka for its return of land to the rightful owners, and urged that remaining land be returned swiftly.” The statement also stated that the US supports Sri Lanka as it undertakes security sector reforms in line with Sri Lanka’s post-conflict requirements.
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February - 26 
In a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, the General Secretary of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) V. Anandasangaree urged the President to immediately release two fasting Tamil prisoners, who were arrested under the Prevention of Terro
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In a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, the General Secretary of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) V. Anandasangaree urged the President to immediately release two fasting Tamil prisoners, who were arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in 2009 and jailed since then, as their condition has become grave, reports Colombo Page on February 27. Anandasangaree said he visited the Anuradhapura prison, where the two Tamil prisoners, Mathiarasan Sulaxan and Ganeshan Dharshan are being detained, and collected some very genuine information sufficient enough to release the two under fast, without any delay. The TULF leader says the detainees appeared to be very feeble and needed to be admitted for medical treatment but they have refused medical attention.
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February - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and two others were injured in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in a forest near Dangamati village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits around Niyamgiri hills of Ray
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and two others were injured in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in a forest near Dangamati village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits around Niyamgiri hills of Rayagada District, reports prameyanews7.com on February 27 (today). The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained. A huge cache of arms, ammunition andMaoist literature were recovered.
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February - 27 
A villager, identified as Amrit Hurra (25), was killed with sharp-edged weapons by the Maoists in Bhanupratappur area of Kanker District on February 27, reports The Times of India. Hurra was abducted by some Maoists from his house at Ghotha village a
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A villager, identified as Amrit Hurra (25), was killed with sharp-edged weapons by the Maoists in Bhanupratappur area of Kanker District on February 27, reports The Times of India. Hurra was abducted by some Maoists from his house at Ghotha village and his blood-stained body was found this morning outside the village, following which Police was informed, a police official said. The Maoists had dropped some pamphlets and put up banners at the spot in which they claimed Hurra to be a Police informer.
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February - 27 
A villager, identified as Sukhram Poyam, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at his village Kundla under Kurusnar Police Station limits of Narayanpur District on February 27, Narayanpur Additional Superintendent of P
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A villager, identified as Sukhram Poyam, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at his village Kundla under Kurusnar Police Station limits of Narayanpur District on February 27, Narayanpur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) O.P. Sharma said, reports The Times of India. A group of around 20 armed cadres stormed the village and dragged out Poyam from his house. They shot rounds of fire at him and fled from the spot. As per preliminary investigation, Maoists had branded him as 'supporter and informer' of Police prior to his murder.
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February - 27 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the SFs near Satbahini River under Pratappur Police Station in Chatra District on February 27, reports Business Standard.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the SFs near Satbahini River under Pratappur Police Station in Chatra District on February 27, reports Business Standard.
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February - 27 
Army and Police defused five live bombs at Azmabad village, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Mandi area in Poonch District on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Two children were injured in a blast at the same forward village a day before aft
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Army and Police defused five live bombs at Azmabad village, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Mandi area in Poonch District on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Two children were injured in a blast at the same forward village a day before after they stepped over one of the bombs. Reports said Army and Police had been conducting searches in the village and surrounding areas after the blast and recovered five live bombs this morning. A bomb Disposal Squad took the bombs to safer area, away from the civilian population, and defused them.
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February - 27 
As part of the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) probe against Areeb Majeed, a Letter Rogatory (LR) is being sent to China, seeking electronic evidence in the case, Indian Express reports on February 27 (today). Majeed, a civil engineering
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As part of the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) probe against Areeb Majeed, a Letter Rogatory (LR) is being sent to China, seeking electronic evidence in the case, Indian Express reports on February 27 (today). Majeed, a civil engineering student from Maharashtra’s Thane District, joined the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq and returned to India in November 2014. Investigations revealed that Majeed communicated with his recruiters and IS associates through various electronic and social media platforms, and the server of one such platform is located in China, sources said.
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February - 27 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with weapons from Jehanabad District on February 27, reports The Business Standard. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided Timbalpur village and arrested the four Maoists an
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with weapons from Jehanabad District on February 27, reports The Business Standard. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided Timbalpur village and arrested the four Maoists and seized two country-made carbines, a country-made pistol, six live ammunition, two mobile phones and a haul of Maoist literature, Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ashfaq Ansari said.
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February - 27 
four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation carried out by Police and para-military forces in Kondagaon District, reports The Pioneer on February 28. Kondagaon Superintendent of Police (SP) JS Watti said “During the operation
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four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation carried out by Police and para-military forces in Kondagaon District, reports The Pioneer on February 28. Kondagaon Superintendent of Police (SP) JS Watti said “During the operation in the jungles of Kudur security personnel nabbed two persons who tried to run away after seeing Police party. In a similar action a man who was trying to run away was arrested from the jungles near Usri village,” the SP said adding another Naxal Jan milita member was nabbed from his house based on intelligence inputs. They were identified as Bhagchand (23), Kulram (28), Siden alias Sindhu (25) and Lal Singh (30).
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February - 27 
Four powerful landmines were recovered in Latehar District on February 27, reports PTI. The explosives, each weighing 30 kilograms, were planted near the Tubed River under Sadar Police Station, Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup Birtheray said. They
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Four powerful landmines were recovered in Latehar District on February 27, reports PTI. The explosives, each weighing 30 kilograms, were planted near the Tubed River under Sadar Police Station, Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup Birtheray said. They were planted with an aim to target the SFs during anti-Naxal operations, he said.
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February - 27 
In a first, a group of 32 surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jagdalpur city in Bastar District underwent 45-day training for skilled mason, cleared the examination and earned themselves a certificate presented by Chhat
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In a first, a group of 32 surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jagdalpur city in Bastar District underwent 45-day training for skilled mason, cleared the examination and earned themselves a certificate presented by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh at an event in Bastanar town in the District on February 27, reports The Times of India. The 32 Maoists, who had surrendered in November, 2015 before Bastar range Inspector general (IG), Superintendent of Police (SP) and the District Magistrate, are the first batch of skilled masons who were given training for 45 days under the state's rehabilitation policy for surrendered rebels.
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February - 27 
India has submitted a formal request to the United Nations Committee 1267, seeking inclusion of the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) 'chief' Masood Azhar , suspected mastermind of Pathankot terror attack (January 2, 2016) on the sanctions'
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India has submitted a formal request to the United Nations Committee 1267, seeking inclusion of the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) 'chief' Masood Azhar , suspected mastermind of Pathankot terror attack (January 2, 2016) on the sanctions' list, indiatvnews.com reports on February 27 (today). India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin wrote to New Zealand Ambassador Gerard Jacoubus van Bohemen, the Chair of the 1267 al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee, submitting India's request that the JeM chief's name be included in the committee's sanctions list.
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February - 27 
Investigation into past activities of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives revealed that the Khandwa module tried to mobilise support from terror outfits from outside India, New Indian Express reports on February 28. One member ha
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Investigation into past activities of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives revealed that the Khandwa module tried to mobilise support from terror outfits from outside India, New Indian Express reports on February 28. One member had visited Bangladesh while the group head had sent close to INR 3,00,000 to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an outfit based in Pakistan. Sources said, interrogation by Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) have found that the SIMI opratives used certain members of the Singhi community from Raipur to send the money to TTP.Sheikh Aijzuddin, one of the operatives who died in an encounter with Telangana Police in April, 2015, had visited Bangladesh to seek assistance from groups operating from there.The Special Task Force (STF) has sought mobile call details of the SIMI operatives which are under verification. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Police have submitted petitions before a court in Rourkela (Odisha) seeking custody of the five whose remand with STF ends on February 29, 2016.
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February - 27 
on February 27,District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel and Police teams, led by the Rayagada Superintendent of Police (SP), recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from a camp near Dangamati village in Niyamgiri hills during a combing operation.
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on February 27,District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel and Police teams, led by the Rayagada Superintendent of Police (SP), recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from a camp near Dangamati village in Niyamgiri hills during a combing operation. This is being considered the first successful operation in the region in the last three years and a major success for Odisha Police as Maoists are trying to create a corridor through Rayagada-Kandhamal-Kalahandi districts to connect Chhattisgarh. About 40 members were present in the camp and in the exchange of fire, a middle-aged cadre was killed. Sources said the group was being commanded by Bauri Bandhu Sethi alias Sukhdev alias Bunty who was present at the camp. Bunty heads Bansdhara-Ghumsar Division of CPI-Maoist and operates a group of about 46 cadres.
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February - 27 
Paramilitary forces belonging to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on February 27 (today) recovered five kilogrammes of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Chheribera-Chapai area of Narayanpur District, reports The Business Standard.
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Paramilitary forces belonging to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on February 27 (today) recovered five kilogrammes of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Chheribera-Chapai area of Narayanpur District, reports The Business Standard.
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February - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal identified as Biswanath Khila (25) of Handikhal village in Chitrakonda area in Malkangiri District on February 27, reports Business Standard. Khila, who had gone to attend a marr
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal identified as Biswanath Khila (25) of Handikhal village in Chitrakonda area in Malkangiri District on February 27, reports Business Standard. Khila, who had gone to attend a marriage function, was taken away by a group of Maoists late night and his body with throat slit was found at Khajuribahal village this morning, Inspector In-Charge of Chitrakonda Police Station, Pitabas Dharua said adding the Maoists apparently suspected that Khila operated as a ‘Police informer’.
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February - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 27 abducted two DongriaKondh (tribal) youths of Rayagada District suspecting them to be ‘Police informers’, reports The New Indian Express. The abducted persons were iden
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on February 27 abducted two DongriaKondh (tribal) youths of Rayagada District suspecting them to be ‘Police informers’, reports The New Indian Express. The abducted persons were identified as Syama Sikaka (24) and Ludu Wadeka (25).
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February - 27 
The Southern Command of the Indian Army has sounded an alert against Pakistani intelligence agents targeting its officers and troopers as well as civilians, including children of services personnel, for defence related information through dubious cal
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The Southern Command of the Indian Army has sounded an alert against Pakistani intelligence agents targeting its officers and troopers as well as civilians, including children of services personnel, for defence related information through dubious calls, claiming to be senior Indian Army officers or civilian authorities, The Times of India reports on February 27 (today). Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat said on February 26, "We are getting a lot of calls from Pakistani agents. They call up anybody to ask information. Earlier, such calls were restricted to the Indian Army officers but, of late, the scope is expanding to our jawans and anybody who can give defence related information...For instance, railway station masters in forward areas like Jaisalmer and Jodhpur in Rajasthan that witness troop movements, people associated with defence equipment procurement, food and essential supplies and even children of services personnel".
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February - 27 
Three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested after a brief exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Khunti District on February 27, reports Business Standard. Personnel of Central Rese
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Three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested after a brief exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Khunti District on February 27, reports Business Standard. Personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police undertook a search operation in the forests near Korba village in Khunti District when they faced a hail of bullets from the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) (Operation) P R Mishra said. In swift retaliation, three of them were arrested while the rest fled, he said. A carbine, a rifle, four pistols and Naxal literature were among the materials recovered from the encounter spot, he added.
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February - 27 
Two labourers, identified as Abdul Sukur and Ainul Haq were shot in their residence by an unidentified gunman at the Mile Khuova Road junction in Dimapur District on February 27, reports Morung Express. The victims sustained gunshot wounds on the leg
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Two labourers, identified as Abdul Sukur and Ainul Haq were shot in their residence by an unidentified gunman at the Mile Khuova Road junction in Dimapur District on February 27, reports Morung Express. The victims sustained gunshot wounds on the leg and were admitted to the District Hospital in Dimapur. It is learned that a demand/taxation letter was received on February 1 demanding INR 1,00,000 to be paid in one week time, and the refusal to pay the demand led to this incident. The demand letter was reportedly received by a bamboo enterprise where one of the victims worked.
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February - 27 
Air Force jets pounded militants’ hideouts in the in the Maizer area of the Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) in NWA and killed at least 15 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants on February 27, reports Daily Times. “As many as four hid
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Air Force jets pounded militants’ hideouts in the in the Maizer area of the Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) in NWA and killed at least 15 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants on February 27, reports Daily Times. “As many as four hideouts were destroyed in the strikes this morning. Among the 15 killed militants six were Uzbeks,” a security official in the area said.
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February - 27 
At least 19 suspected militants were killed and four security forces personnel, including a captain, lost their lives during a gunbattle near the Pak-Afghan border in Mangroti area in Shawal valley of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Admini
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At least 19 suspected militants were killed and four security forces personnel, including a captain, lost their lives during a gunbattle near the Pak-Afghan border in Mangroti area in Shawal valley of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 27, reports Daily Times. The ground forces surrounded a group of fleeing militants in Mangroti area killed 19 of them during an intense exchange of fire, the army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said in a statement. The ISPR said that the deceased security personnel have been identified as Capt Umair, Havaldar Hakim, Sepoy Hameed and Sepoy Rashid. On February 24, Pakistan Army launched its final phase of Operation Zarb-e-Azb to go after the terrorists still holed up in the strategic valley.
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February - 27 
Frontier Corps (FC) detained three alleged militants and recovered arms from their possession during a search operation in Wahdat Colony area of provincial capital Quetta on February 27, reports Daily Times. The recovered arms included nine pis
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Frontier Corps (FC) detained three alleged militants and recovered arms from their possession during a search operation in Wahdat Colony area of provincial capital Quetta on February 27, reports Daily Times. The recovered arms included nine pistols, thee shotguns and two rifles.
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February - 27 
Levies force recovered three unidentified dead bodies from Mashkay area of Awaran District on February 27, reports Daily Times.
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Levies force recovered three unidentified dead bodies from Mashkay area of Awaran District on February 27, reports Daily Times.
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February - 27 
Police and law enforcement agencies on February 27 apprehended a wanted terrorist among 60 suspects during search operations in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. According to Police, the law enforcement agencies carried out
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Police and law enforcement agencies on February 27 apprehended a wanted terrorist among 60 suspects during search operations in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. According to Police, the law enforcement agencies carried out targeted search operations in Muslim Town, Khushhal Colony and Hakimabad area of Nowshera District. At least 20 suspects including 11 Afghan nationals were taken into custody. The suspects were shifted to unknown location for interrogation. Similarly, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) also arrested a suspected terrorist from Mingora area of Swat. The suspect is accused of remote control bomb attack on Security Forces in Sarband area in 2008. In another operation in Peshawar, the police and officials of the law enforcing agencies arrested 45 suspects including Afghan nationals from different areas of the provincial capital. Police carried out search operations in Faqirabad, Pathang Chowk and Ring Road area. At least 45 suspects including five Afghans were arrested during the search operations. The police also recovered weapons and drugs from some of the suspects.
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February - 27 
Deputy Prime Minister Bhim Rawal while speaking at a meeting organized by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) in Kaski District on February 27 said that the border blockade and agitation to be carried out by the Untied Dem
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Deputy Prime Minister Bhim Rawal while speaking at a meeting organized by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) in Kaski District on February 27 said that the border blockade and agitation to be carried out by the Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) would not get the support of the Madhesi people themselves, reports Republica. He said that as the new Constitution has not discriminated against anyone, the Madhesi people will themselves resist any form of agitation to be waged by the UDMF. He also warned that the Government would take stern action against the movement or general strike to be waged by any group and aimed at creating chaos in the country and disturbing the normal life of the people in one or the other pretext.
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February - 27 
A joint team of Detectives and Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit on February 27 busted a new den of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) in Dhaka city’s Dakkhinkhan area, reports Dhaka Tribune. Two hand bombs and a large cache of bomb-maki
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A joint team of Detectives and Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit on February 27 busted a new den of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) in Dhaka city’s Dakkhinkhan area, reports Dhaka Tribune. Two hand bombs and a large cache of bomb-making materials were recovered from there.
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February - 27 
Police arrested 24 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Jhenidah District on February 27, reports The Daily Star. Police said that they were arrested on charge of planning subversive activities.
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Police arrested 24 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Jhenidah District on February 27, reports The Daily Star. Police said that they were arrested on charge of planning subversive activities.
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February - 27 
Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wigneswaran has sought India's intervention to set up a federal Government system in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page on February 28. Describing how India intervened to rescue the
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Northern Province Chief Minister (CM) C.V. Wigneswaran has sought India's intervention to set up a federal Government system in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page on February 28. Describing how India intervened to rescue the Tamil people when they lived in a politically very dangerous environment, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that India will intervene this time also to accommodate his request. He further said that the then Government accepted the 13th Amendment to the Constitution brought about by the 1987 Indo-Lanka Accord because of India government's pressure. As a result of that Amendment, at least the North and East got two provincial councils albeit without the power, he added. Claiming that after the end of the war, the Tamil people have been caught in a storm again, Chief Minister Wigneswaran said India has understood that a federal Government is the only political solution for the Tamil issue.
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February - 28 
As many as 23 Maoists, including two women, on February 28 surrendered in Bastar District of the State citing “ill-treatment” by senior cadres, reports The Hindu. The Maoists turned themselves in before senior police officials, saying the
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As many as 23 Maoists, including two women, on February 28 surrendered in Bastar District of the State citing “ill-treatment” by senior cadres, reports The Hindu. The Maoists turned themselves in before senior police officials, saying they were “frustrated” with the ill-treatment meted out to them, Bastar Superintendent of Police (SP) R.N. Dash said. Of them, three cadres — Katku (Kudur Janatana Sarkar head), Lali Mandavi and Raju Mandavi (area committee members)- were carrying a reward of INR 300,000 lakh each on their heads. Similarly, Kawasi Gore (35) who was the head of Chetna Natya Mandli (CNM) - a cultural outfit of Maoists - was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, the SP added.
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February - 28 
Five powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one of them weighing 20 kilograms, were recovered from a school in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 28, where Security Force (SF) personnel retreat after the day’s operation
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Five powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one of them weighing 20 kilograms, were recovered from a school in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on February 28, where Security Force (SF) personnel retreat after the day’s operations, reports The Shillong Times. Police said that the IEDs were planted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the school primarily to target the SF personnel who take shelter whenever they come for operations in the village and surrounding areas. A Police official said that the matter came to light after the arrest of a hardcore GNLA worker. According to Police, based on specific source information, East Garo Hills Police arrested the GNLA hardcore civilian cadre, Enison Ch Momin alias Vodafone (34), from Adugre village. Enison has been working for GNLA for the last five years.
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February - 28 
Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Munnu Yadav alias Mutur Yadav and ‘area commander’ Sanjay Paswan alias Chhotu surrendered along with arms before Special Task Force (STF) Inspector-General Pravin Kumar Singh at the Police line in
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Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Munnu Yadav alias Mutur Yadav and ‘area commander’ Sanjay Paswan alias Chhotu surrendered along with arms before Special Task Force (STF) Inspector-General Pravin Kumar Singh at the Police line in Chatra on February 28, reports The Telegraph. Both natives of Pratapur area in Chatra District, Yadav was carrying a 9mm pistol and Paswan came with a rifle. Yadav carried a reward of INR 500,000 on his head while Paswan carried head money of INR 200000 reward.
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February - 28 
Security Force (SF) personnel exchanged fire with People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) squad at Bansjore in Simdega District on February 28, reports The Telegraph. Security personnel launched a combing operation inside a forest in Bansjore
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Security Force (SF) personnel exchanged fire with People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) squad at Bansjore in Simdega District on February 28, reports The Telegraph. Security personnel launched a combing operation inside a forest in Bansjore area around 10 am following a tip-off on the movement of a group of PLFI cadres. "The encounter continued for a couple of hours. But our boys are still combing deep inside the forest. So far we have recovered five motorcycles, a rifle, some cartridges and items of daily use. Detailed reports are awaited," said Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajeev Ranjan Singh.
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February - 28 
SFs recovered large quantities of explosives including 280 gelatin sticks, 400 detonators and 20 rolls (35 ft) of fuse wire from Dimapur Railway station on February 29, reports Nagaland Post. In this connection, one person identified as Soloman Hmar
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SFs recovered large quantities of explosives including 280 gelatin sticks, 400 detonators and 20 rolls (35 ft) of fuse wire from Dimapur Railway station on February 29, reports Nagaland Post. In this connection, one person identified as Soloman Hmar of Karbi Anglong in Assam was arrested.
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February - 28 
Signals emitting from Bangladeshi cellular companies is a major threat to national security but despite the threat, the mobile signal is available all along the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya, the Border Security Force (BSF) said on February 28, rep
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Signals emitting from Bangladeshi cellular companies is a major threat to national security but despite the threat, the mobile signal is available all along the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya, the Border Security Force (BSF) said on February 28, reports The Shillong Times. BSF Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Shillong Sector) Risal Singh while speaking to media in Ranikor admitted that miscreants do use Bangladeshi mobile signals along the Indian side for abduction purposes. Stating that Grameen phone, a Bangladeshi mobile company’s signal, is easily available on the Indian side of the border, the BSF official said anti-national activities of miscreants become much more easy due to availability of Bangladeshi mobile networks.
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February - 28 
The Meghalaya Policerecovered huge quantity of arms and ammunitions during ‘Operation Hillstorm 3’ from the jungles near Adogre village under Williamnagar Police Station limits in East Garo Hills District on February 29, reports The Senti
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The Meghalaya Policerecovered huge quantity of arms and ammunitions during ‘Operation Hillstorm 3’ from the jungles near Adogre village under Williamnagar Police Station limits in East Garo Hills District on February 29, reports The Sentinel. According to Police, on the leading of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) civilian cadre Enison Ch Momin alias Vodafone, East Garo Hills Police recovered a huge cache of detonators, Walkie Talkie (WT) sets, GNLA documents, ammunitions, Highly Explosive (HE) mortar shells. The recoveries made belonged to the GNLA ‘Q’ store. In addition there were GNLA uniforms and ammunition pouches. The recoveries includes, four HE mortars, 89 US carbine ammunition, two empty Smooth-Bore Breech-Loading (SBBL) shells, 70 non electric detonators, 290 electric detonators, eight round seals of GNLA, 32 GNLA seals of different commanders, 25 blank GNLA demand notes, 14 WT sets, 17 WT batteries, 18 WT chargers, 11 mobile chargers, half a kilogram Gelatin and other incriminating documents.
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February - 28 
The peace committee which had welcomed the move of both the Meghalaya Government and the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to hold discussions, met Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma recently seeking speeding up of talks with the militant outfit, re
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The peace committee which had welcomed the move of both the Meghalaya Government and the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to hold discussions, met Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma recently seeking speeding up of talks with the militant outfit, reports The Assam Tribune on February 29. The peace committee comprising the Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC), Garo Students Union (GSU) -interim, All A'chik Youth Federation (AAYF), A'chik Students' Welfare Association (ASWA), Post Graduate Student Union (PGSU), Tura Government College Students Union (TGCSU), Mothers Union, Church leaders and senior citizens of Garo Hills, called on the Chief Minister with an appeal to take a serious note on the GNLA peace talk offer. They also submitted a memorandum to the CM.
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February - 28 
A suspect, associated with a banned organization, was arrested, on charges of distributing literature against the Government and for seeking enforcement of Shariah in the country, from Murree in Islamabad on February 28, reports Dawn. Shaukat Ali, an
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A suspect, associated with a banned organization, was arrested, on charges of distributing literature against the Government and for seeking enforcement of Shariah in the country, from Murree in Islamabad on February 28, reports Dawn. Shaukat Ali, an official of the Bhara Kahu Police, said that the suspect was distributing literature in front of Farooqia Masjid on Murree Road when he was arrested. “The literature was against the Government and it stressed that Shariah should be enforced in the country. As the accused belongs to a banned outfit, he was arrested,” Ali added.
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February - 28 
Police and intelligence Agencies arrested two activists of a political party, identified as Rizwan alias Bayya and Khurram, on charges of extortion, during a raid in an unspecified location in Karachi on February 28, reports The News.
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Police and intelligence Agencies arrested two activists of a political party, identified as Rizwan alias Bayya and Khurram, on charges of extortion, during a raid in an unspecified location in Karachi on February 28, reports The News.
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February - 28 
Police detained 11 more suspects during a search operation in Pakistan Bazaar area of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 28, reports The News. The Police said arms were also recovered from their possession.
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Police detained 11 more suspects during a search operation in Pakistan Bazaar area of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 28, reports The News. The Police said arms were also recovered from their possession.
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February - 28 
Chairman of Sadbhawana Party (SP) Rajendra Mahato addressing an interaction organized by his party to review the ongoing Madhes movement and its future agendas on February 28 said that the UDMF is preparing for a decisive battle, reports The Himalaya
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Chairman of Sadbhawana Party (SP) Rajendra Mahato addressing an interaction organized by his party to review the ongoing Madhes movement and its future agendas on February 28 said that the UDMF is preparing for a decisive battle, reports The Himalayan Times. Mahato said “Many Madhesis sacrificed their lives and many were injured. Yet the families of martyrs and injured are determined to empower Madhesis who have been victims of discrimination. They are ready to fight a decisive battle.”
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February - 28 
Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairperson Upendra Yadav speaking at a programme organized by Former Police and Army Forum in Pokhara city of Kaski District on February 29 said that rewrite the Constitution as the newly promulgated principal l
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Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Chairperson Upendra Yadav speaking at a programme organized by Former Police and Army Forum in Pokhara city of Kaski District on February 29 said that rewrite the Constitution as the newly promulgated principal law failed to address the issues of Dalits, Madhesis and indigenous people, reports The Himalayan Times. Yadav said the current Government failed to address demands put by the agitating forces. He also added that the new Constitution was incomplete and did not fully guarantee the rights of all people.
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February - 28 
Four parties Sharat Singh Bhandari-led National Madhes Socialist Party (NMSP), Anil Kumar Jha-led Nepal Sadbhawana Party (NSP), Rajkishor Yadav-led Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Republican (MJF-R) and Kaushal Kumar Singh-led Lok Dal have
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Four parties Sharat Singh Bhandari-led National Madhes Socialist Party (NMSP), Anil Kumar Jha-led Nepal Sadbhawana Party (NSP), Rajkishor Yadav-led Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Republican (MJF-R) and Kaushal Kumar Singh-led Lok Dal have joined the Federal Alliance on February 28, reports The Himalayan Times. A meeting of the alliance decided to induct the parties into the alliance. The NMSP, the NSP and the MJF-R had become constituents of UDMF recently. All other constituents of the UDMF are also constituents of the Federal Alliance.
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February - 28 
A court in Rajbari District on February 28 sentenced Mufti Mohammad Kutubullah (35), a militant of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to five years’ imprisonment in a case filed under the Explosive Substance Act, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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A court in Rajbari District on February 28 sentenced Mufti Mohammad Kutubullah (35), a militant of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to five years’ imprisonment in a case filed under the Explosive Substance Act, reports Dhaka Tribune. The court also fined the convict BDT 5,000, in default to suffer six months more of rigorous imprisonment.On June 1, 2008, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five people, including Kutubullah, along with some explosives from Anandabazar area of Rajbari District.
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February - 28 
Meanwhile, Police arrested six cadres of JeI-ICS in Barisal District on charge of planning subversive activities on February 28, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Siddiqur Rahman, Farhad Hossain, Ilias Hossain, Abu Jafor, Rubel Hossain, and S
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Meanwhile, Police arrested six cadres of JeI-ICS in Barisal District on charge of planning subversive activities on February 28, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Siddiqur Rahman, Farhad Hossain, Ilias Hossain, Abu Jafor, Rubel Hossain, and Saiful Islam.
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February - 28 
Police arrested Ketai (29), a cadre of Bipul Bahini from Bohuladanga village of Rajbari District on February 28, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered one shooter gun and two bullets from him.
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Police arrested Ketai (29), a cadre of Bipul Bahini from Bohuladanga village of Rajbari District on February 28, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered one shooter gun and two bullets from him.
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February - 29 
A delegation of ULFA leaders, led by its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, on February 29 met Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi in his office in New Delhi and reviewed the progress of their ongoing talks, reports Morung Express. It was deci
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A delegation of ULFA leaders, led by its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, on February 29 met Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi in his office in New Delhi and reviewed the progress of their ongoing talks, reports Morung Express. It was decided that the formal tripartite meeting of ULFA leaders with the Home Secretary and representatives of Government of Assam will be held in the middle of March, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.
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February - 29 
A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as ‘commander’ Chandmuni Hansda (42), was arrested nearGiridih District bus stand on February 29, reports The Time of India. Hansda has been a member of the Mao
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A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as ‘commander’ Chandmuni Hansda (42), was arrested nearGiridih District bus stand on February 29, reports The Time of India. Hansda has been a member of the Maoists' armed squad for more than 16 years. She held the post of ‘secretary’ of the Nari Mukti Sangh (NMS), the women’s wing of the CPI-Maoist, Santhal Paragana. She is the wife of Maoist leader Sitaram Murmu alias Nandlal Murmu alias Vijay Da, who is a Jharkhand Special Area Committee member of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 29 
A team of Army personnel from Deumornai Army camp along with Assam Police launched a joint operation and arrested five cadres of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Ringchar alias Mukang (20),
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A team of Army personnel from Deumornai Army camp along with Assam Police launched a joint operation and arrested five cadres of I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Ringchar alias Mukang (20), Ranchai Baro alias Birkhang (20), Shaumangcha Baro (23), Jugchar Baro and Ajoy Haloi from Gurihati village under Khairabari Police station in Udalguri District on February 29, reports The Sentinel. One 2.22 pistol and four live ammunition were also recovered from the militants.
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February - 29 
Army carried out operations in the Goalpara District and arrested an Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, identified as Bhukan Nath on February 29, reports The Telegraph. A 7.65 mm pistol, live rounds and a magazi
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Army carried out operations in the Goalpara District and arrested an Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, identified as Bhukan Nath on February 29, reports The Telegraph. A 7.65 mm pistol, live rounds and a magazine were recovered from him. "The raid was carried out at Budhipara village in Goalpara after troops received specific information. It is suspected that Nath was involved in several kidnappings and other acts of terror. The Army has increased vigil and is carrying out effective area domination activity in the area in view of the forthcoming assembly elections to ensure that terror groups like ULFA(I), NDFB(S), GNLA and MTFA don't succeed in their revival efforts," Public Relations Officer (PRO) Defence, Lieutenant Colonel Suneet Newton said.
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February - 29 
CPI-Maoist hassaid that “goons and anti-social elements” are creating havoc in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh in the name of anti-Maoist operations, reports The Hindu on March 1. A recent press statement issued by Mohan, the new ‘sec
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CPI-Maoist hassaid that “goons and anti-social elements” are creating havoc in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh in the name of anti-Maoist operations, reports The Hindu on March 1. A recent press statement issued by Mohan, the new ‘secretary’ of south Bastar divisional committee of the CPI-Maoist, also claimed that the recent attacks on Human Rights activists and journalists in Bastar were orchestrated at the behest of right-wing groups. “The atrocities on Bastar tribals are at their peak due to the BJP government’s policy to loot minerals and land of Bastar tribals. It is all a part of a bigger conspiracy to render the indigenous Tribals landless. Tribal women are being gang-raped. There is no such thing as administration in Sukma, Dantewada and Bijapur district of Bastar,” said the statement from Mohan, who has reportedly replaced senior leader Ganesh Uike as the ‘secretary’ of South Bastar divisional committee of the Maoists. “Innocent civilians are being killed and branded as Maoists and propaganda is being carried out in the media. Villagers from interior areas are being threatened with arrests and being made to surrender as Maoists,” he added. The Maoist leader also claimed that the Police killed an eight-year-old child in Hurra village of Bastar on February 19. While appealing to the people of Bastar to condemn the attacks on Human Right activists and journalists, the Maoist leader asked the government to dissolve the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a recently formed special anti-Maoist unit of Bastar Police, consisting largely of local tribal youth but including some former dreaded Maoist leaders.
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February - 29 
Police arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sanju Oraon and Sandeep Sahu in Lohardaga District on February 29, reports The Pioneer.
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Police arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sanju Oraon and Sandeep Sahu in Lohardaga District on February 29, reports The Pioneer.
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February - 29 
Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) expressed its readiness to participate in the “present talk”, but maintained that ball was in the court of both Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) and Government of
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Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) expressed its readiness to participate in the “present talk”, but maintained that ball was in the court of both Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post on March 1. In a press release, Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP) NSCN-R said the group wanted to see a successful talk participated by all the stakeholders. It has therefore appealed to all the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) to prepare for inclusive solution by direct involvement rather than criticizing and accusing the parties.
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February - 29 
The Central Reserve Police Chief (CRPF) has "destroyed" the Naxals’-[Left-Wing Extremist’s (LWEs)] efforts to create a "red corridor" in the country and was able to restrict them to a few states like Chhattisgarh, Jhar
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The Central Reserve Police Chief (CRPF) has "destroyed" the Naxals’-[Left-Wing Extremist’s (LWEs)] efforts to create a "red corridor" in the country and was able to restrict them to a few states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar, said the outgoing Chief of CRPF Prakash Mishra in Gurgaon on February 29, reports PTI. "CRPF has destroyed the dream of Maoists to establish a red corridor from Pashupati (in Nepal) to Tirupati (in south India) and mainly restricted them to some areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar," Mishra was quoted as saying by a CRPF spokesperson. Mishra said this while addressing the troops during his farewell parade at the forces' camp in Kadarpur area here, the spokesman said.
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February - 29 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have allegedly killed four villagers in Narayanpur District, reports The Times of India on March 1. Superintendent of Police (SP), Narayanpur District, Abhishek Meena informed that Police have b
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have allegedly killed four villagers in Narayanpur District, reports The Times of India on March 1. Superintendent of Police (SP), Narayanpur District, Abhishek Meena informed that Police have begun investigation after they received information about the incident. "We have yet to get the exact number of villagers being killed by Naxals since the area from where killings were reported is deep inside Abujmarh forests, more than 50 kms away from any of police camps and the area is highly Naxal infested," added the SP. According to the SP, Police received information that Maoists have thrown bodies of four villagers on road after killing them. Commenting on the source of information, he said that local level intelligence has confirmed the killings by Maoists in past one week. He also added that there is no way to go inside the village and recover the bodies.
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February - 29 
The disbanding ceremony of the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA), which was scheduled for February 29 (today), has been postponed as the outfit failed to mobilise its cadres, reports The Telegraph on February 29. The chairman of the outfit, Ch
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The disbanding ceremony of the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA), which was scheduled for February 29 (today), has been postponed as the outfit failed to mobilise its cadres, reports The Telegraph on February 29. The chairman of the outfit, Chiindik Marak, on February 28, submitted the request to deputy commissioner Pravin Bakshi, who is also the chairman for the committee for UALA disbanding. "The outfit has conveyed its commitment to the peace process," said Bakshi in a release. The District and Police administration have extended all support and assured the outfit of facilitating safe passage and reporting of cadres and their verification at the transit camp. The outfit signed the peace agreement with the Meghalaya government on December18.
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February - 29 
the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has held the Centre accountable for the abrogation of ceasefire since March last year (2015) and has questioned the commitment of "Indian" policymakers though efforts a
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the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has held the Centre accountable for the abrogation of ceasefire since March last year (2015) and has questioned the commitment of "Indian" policymakers though efforts are on to bring the outfit on board the peace process, reports The Telegraph on March 1. Several Naga organisations, led by the Naga Hoho (apex body of the Naga tribes) and the State Government, have asked the NSCN-K to come back to the peace process but, so far, there has not been any positive response from S.S. Khaplang, who is the ‘chairman’ of the outfit based in Myanmar. Sources said the ranks in the NSCN-K are yet undecided to return to the peace process but it would depend on the commitment of the Centre. The veteran Naga rebel leader himself thought that Delhi had double standards in dealing with his group and wanted to marginalize the presence of his cadres. Naga Hoho and Sumi Hoho (the apex body of the Sema tribe) met the leaders of NSCN-K, including Khaplang, recently and conveyed the State Government's and the people's aspiration for peace vis-à-vis the political negotiation with the Centre. But sources said the leaders of the outfit have differences of opinion on the possibility of resuming truce again.
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February - 29 
Malik Mumtaz Qadri, an Elite Force commando convicted of killing former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer on January 4, 2011, was executed at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District at around 4.30 a.m on February 29 (today), reports Dawn. Qadri was senten
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Malik Mumtaz Qadri, an Elite Force commando convicted of killing former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer on January 4, 2011, was executed at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District at around 4.30 a.m on February 29 (today), reports Dawn. Qadri was sentenced to death for assassinating Taseer on October 1, 2011. Qadri said that he killed Taseer over what he called the politician's vocal opposition to blasphemy laws of the country. His mercy appeal was rejected by President Mamnoon Hussain. “I can confirm that Qadri was hanged in Adialia jail early Monday morning," senior local Police Official Sajjid Gondal said.
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February - 29 
Rangers were directed by a two-judge bench headed by Justice Ahmed Ali M. Shaikh to arrange a meeting between Uzair Baloch, the chief of Peoples Amn Committee (PAC), and his family members as per the jail manual, reports Dawn. Baloch is currently in
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Rangers were directed by a two-judge bench headed by Justice Ahmed Ali M. Shaikh to arrange a meeting between Uzair Baloch, the chief of Peoples Amn Committee (PAC), and his family members as per the jail manual, reports Dawn. Baloch is currently in Rangers custody. Samina, wife of Uzair Baloch, had filed a constitutional petition through her attorney, Advocate Saify Ali Khan, asking the court to also allow her counsel to have an exclusive meeting with Uzair on a weekly basis. The matter was disposed of after the law officers of the provincial government and the paramilitary force submitted in court that they had no objection to the meeting of the suspect with his family members assuring the judges that the meeting would be arranged as per jail rules and regulations.
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February - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 12 militants, including a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)-Shehryar faction 'commander' Hezbollah, in Shawal Valley of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 29, reports
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 12 militants, including a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)-Shehryar faction 'commander' Hezbollah, in Shawal Valley of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 29, reports Dawn. Officials said that ground troops were advancing into the militants’ strongholds and had captured Kund Ghar and Jung Top.
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February - 29 
Unidentified armed assailants shot dead a local office bearer of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Abdul Rasheed, near his residence in Korangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 29, reports Dawn. "A 15 year old passer
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Unidentified armed assailants shot dead a local office bearer of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Abdul Rasheed, near his residence in Korangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 29, reports Dawn. "A 15 year old passerby girl was also injured as assailants resorted to aerial firing while fleeing the scene, however, her condition is out of danger," said Landhi Superintendent of Police (SP) Afnan Amin.
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February - 29 
Unidentified armed assailants targeted the convoy of Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti in Dera Bugti District on February 29, reports The News. However, he escaped the attack. The attackers managed to flee.
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Unidentified armed assailants targeted the convoy of Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti in Dera Bugti District on February 29, reports The News. However, he escaped the attack. The attackers managed to flee.
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February - 29 
Abu Huraira (55), a Jhenidah District unit leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was found dead beside Jessore-Jhenidah road in Chura-mankathi Beltala area of Jessore District on February 29, reports The Independent. Family members alleged that Abu Huraira
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Abu Huraira (55), a Jhenidah District unit leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was found dead beside Jessore-Jhenidah road in Chura-mankathi Beltala area of Jessore District on February 29, reports The Independent. Family members alleged that Abu Huraira was picked up by plainclothes Policemen about one month ago. Whereas MA Hashem, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Detective Branch of Police, Jhenidah District, said, “We have never arrested the man.”
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*Data till , June 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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