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A high security alert was sounded in Bihar on January 1 following intelligence reports that six Pakistani-trained terrorists have infiltrated into the State from Nepal, officials said, reports Times of India. Director General of Police (Bihar) Anand
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A high security alert was sounded in Bihar on January 1 following intelligence reports that six Pakistani-trained terrorists have infiltrated into the State from Nepal, officials said, reports Times of India. Director General of Police (Bihar) Anand Shankar said that a high security alert has been sounded after the reported entry of six terrorists, and all Police officials have been asked to keep a close vigil on movement of suspects. "Police are alert and ordered to maintain constant vigil at important places, including railway stations, bus stands, temples and markets," he said. Police sources said that the Intelligence Bureau (IB) had informed Bihar Police about infiltration of six well-trained terrorists from Nepal. "The terrorists have sneaked into Araria District from Nepal after killing an ISI agent in the neighbouring country Dec 27," the sources said. "Soon after receiving the intelligence reports, Police Headquarters alerted Superintendents of Police of Districts bordering Nepal to put tight security and to launch operations to arrest them," Police officials added.
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A school teacher, also a CPI-Marxist supporter, was allegedly tricked by an acquaintance who took him inside a forest where a waiting group of armed Maoists shot at him but he managed to escape by feigning dead, Police said on January 2, The Hindu re
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A school teacher, also a CPI-Marxist supporter, was allegedly tricked by an acquaintance who took him inside a forest where a waiting group of armed Maoists shot at him but he managed to escape by feigning dead, Police said on January 2, The Hindu reports. The incident occurred in the Belpahari area in the night of January 1. Meanwhile, suspected Maoists set ablaze a Police vehicle, being towed by a breakdown van, at Jamtalgara forest area under Belpahari Police Station in the night of January 1.
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A top Maoist, identified as K.Trimurty alias Singanna, surrendered in Malkangiri District, reports The Hindu. He had joined the Maoist organisation in 2006 and was involved in several violent activities in the area. His wife was also a Maoist cadre.
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A top Maoist, identified as K.Trimurty alias Singanna, surrendered in Malkangiri District, reports The Hindu. He had joined the Maoist organisation in 2006 and was involved in several violent activities in the area. His wife was also a Maoist cadre. But around two months back his wife had fallen from the eyes of the Maoist leaders. She was murdered by the Maoists. This had disillusioned Trimurty who preferred to escape from the gang of vagrants to surrender before Police and start a new life.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Sanjay Sarkar, was arrested by the Kokrajhar District Police and Army from North Rangapara village under Fakiragram Police Station on January 1, reports Assam Tribune. Explosives were recovered from h
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Sanjay Sarkar, was arrested by the Kokrajhar District Police and Army from North Rangapara village under Fakiragram Police Station on January 1, reports Assam Tribune. Explosives were recovered from his possession.
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A UNLF cadre, Khumukcham Amujao alias Lamkkhaiba (23), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kakching Khunou area on January 1.
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A UNLF cadre, Khumukcham Amujao alias Lamkkhaiba (23), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kakching Khunou area on January 1.
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According to Indian Express, the first major, concerted ground offensive against Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists) has started with Police forces in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh launching a joint operation. The initial stage of this offensive — kept i
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According to Indian Express, the first major, concerted ground offensive against Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists) has started with Police forces in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh launching a joint operation. The initial stage of this offensive — kept in abeyance for the end of the Jharkhand elections — includes searching for Naxals in the interiors of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra and in Maoist-dominated areas of Chhattisgarh. It was launched on December 25 as part of what is being termed as Police Week (December 25 to January 1), sources said. It’s is for the first time that something like a Police Week is being observed in these areas. On December 24, Chidambaram had met Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGPs) of five Naxal-affected states in New Delhi. Following this, the Centre plans to move in 33 battalions (almost 33,000 personnel) of Central paramilitary forces in these states as part of the “offensive.” CRPF’s Special DG Vijay Raman, commanding the anti-Naxal operations, told Indian Express, “There is nothing like starting or end of an operation. It’s on since (the) beginning itself.”
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According to Sify, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has not taken Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren's offer to initiate dialogue seriously and his appeal to them to surrender and join the mainstream has been dismissed. “Maoists wil
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According to Sify, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has not taken Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren's offer to initiate dialogue seriously and his appeal to them to surrender and join the mainstream has been dismissed. “Maoists will not surrender at the suggestion of Shibu Soren. Soren should not try to suppress the 40 year long struggle of the Maoists,” said Samar, a Maoist leader, in a press statement to a local Hindi newspaper.
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As reported earlier, the Intelligence Bureau had informed the Bihar Police about the infiltration of six well-trained terrorists from Nepal. After that an alert was sounded in the State on January 1.
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As reported earlier, the Intelligence Bureau had informed the Bihar Police about the infiltration of six well-trained terrorists from Nepal. After that an alert was sounded in the State on January 1.
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Daily Excelsior reports that Police arrested an operative of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in Srinagar on January 1 and recovered INR 200,000 hawala money from his possession. Srinagar Police arrested a LeT operative has been identified as Parvaiz
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Daily Excelsior reports that Police arrested an operative of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in Srinagar on January 1 and recovered INR 200,000 hawala money from his possession. Srinagar Police arrested a LeT operative has been identified as Parvaiz Akbar Lone, resident of Kanlibagh in Baramulla District. Police freezed two of his accounts which were being used for funding militant activities, a Police spokesman said. Parvaiz had so far passed on more than INR 2 million to self styled LeT commanders Abdullah Uni and Chota Salahuddin and was also in contact with top LeT operatives. Initial investigations done by the Police revealed that some of the money was used to organize stone pelting incidents in Sopore, the spokesman said, adding that investigation had also revealed the names of few more persons, who were funding militants, and more arrests are expected in this regard.
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Hundreds of students in Latehar District on January 1 took to the streets in protest against frequent attacks on school buildings by Maoists in the State. The students took placards, shouted slogans and staged a dharna simultaneously in front of all
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Hundreds of students in Latehar District on January 1 took to the streets in protest against frequent attacks on school buildings by Maoists in the State. The students took placards, shouted slogans and staged a dharna simultaneously in front of all the seven block headquarters of the District in protest against blowing up of at least 12 school buildings by the Maoists in recent past. The students have appealed to the Left Wing Extremists to shun targeting educational sector as it would only deprive them of their fundamental rights. The students, who staged dharna for over two hours, were pursued by the senior Police officials including the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Avinash Kumar Sinha in Barwadih block to withdraw the agitation. The District administration assured to look into the demands and initiate action.
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January - 1 
In addition, the CPI-Maoist cadres who had killed one Bhagbat Singh (52), a local leader of the ruling CPI-M, in a village in the West Midnapore District, about 15 kilometres from the Orissa border on January 1 also ransacked a liquor shop in the are
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In addition, the CPI-Maoist cadres who had killed one Bhagbat Singh (52), a local leader of the ruling CPI-M, in a village in the West Midnapore District, about 15 kilometres from the Orissa border on January 1 also ransacked a liquor shop in the area and looted INR two lakh , a senior Police officer said.
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In the Sonitpur District, the 8th Maratha Regiment recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted under the Chalingi Railway Bridge in between Gohpur and Dubic Railway Station on January 1, reports Sentinel. The explosive was subsequently
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In the Sonitpur District, the 8th Maratha Regiment recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted under the Chalingi Railway Bridge in between Gohpur and Dubic Railway Station on January 1, reports Sentinel. The explosive was subsequently defused.
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Maoists denied responsibility for removing clips from railway track near Gidni station in West Bengal early December 30 which might have led to a major train disaster had the sabotage not been detected by alert railway men.
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Maoists denied responsibility for removing clips from railway track near Gidni station in West Bengal early December 30 which might have led to a major train disaster had the sabotage not been detected by alert railway men.
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PTI reports that seven persons were arrested for having alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and planning to abduct a Government official in Keonjhar District, Police said on January 1."They were picked up by jawans [pe
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PTI reports that seven persons were arrested for having alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and planning to abduct a Government official in Keonjhar District, Police said on January 1."They were picked up by jawans [personnel] of the anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG) and Police from Padang village in Telkoi Police Station area yesterday," Superintendent of Police Asit Panigrahi told reporters. The accused were planning to abduct the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Telkoi on November 18 after the arrest of two Maoist cadres from the area, he said, adding the BDO cancelled visit to his village after getting tip-off about the plot to kidnap him. Several Maoist literature and handwritten letters were seized from the arrested persons, hailing from Gudinarda village in Telkoi area.
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PTI reports that two persons, suspected to be Maoists, were arrested on January 1 from a village in Birbhum District in connection with recent landmine blasts in neighbouring West Midnapore District, Police said. Rakhahari Ruidas and Kajol Pramanik,
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PTI reports that two persons, suspected to be Maoists, were arrested on January 1 from a village in Birbhum District in connection with recent landmine blasts in neighbouring West Midnapore District, Police said. Rakhahari Ruidas and Kajol Pramanik, hailing from Maoists-affected Ghatsila in West Midnapore, were arrested from Purba Borkola village, they said, adding the duo would be produced before a court at Dubrajpur near here for transit remand.
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January - 1 
Telegraph reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Bhagbat Singh (52), a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), in a village in the West Midnapore District, about 15 kilometres from
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Telegraph reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Bhagbat Singh (52), a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), in a village in the West Midnapore District, about 15 kilometres from the Orissa border on January 1. Police said Bhagbat Singh was having his dinner when a gang stormed into his house and shot him point blank. Singh was the secretary of the CPI-M’s Kamalapukuria local committee. This is the first time that Maoists have struck in the Nayagram area, about 130 kilometres from Lalgarh.
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Telegraph reports that Interpol issued a red corner notice against ‘chairman’ of the anti-talks faction of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary, who is wanted as Doimary Ranjan alias Ronsaigra Nabla Doimari alias D.R. Nabla, on January 1. Sources said that Daima
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Telegraph reports that Interpol issued a red corner notice against ‘chairman’ of the anti-talks faction of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary, who is wanted as Doimary Ranjan alias Ronsaigra Nabla Doimari alias D.R. Nabla, on January 1. Sources said that Daimary’s name was put on the Interpol list after talks between Centre’s Interlocutor P.C. Haldar and the pro-talks faction of the NDFB. The Interpol accused the anti-talks NDFB chief of “murder, wounding, theft, mischief, criminal conspiracy, violation of explosive substances and firearms acts.” Sources said the serial bomb blasts in Assam on October 30, 2008 led to the red corner notice against Daimary.
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The Maoists have called for a bandh on January 3 in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh to protest alleged Police atrocities and violation of human rights and price rise. An alert has been sounded in West Midnapore,
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The Maoists have called for a bandh on January 3 in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh to protest alleged Police atrocities and violation of human rights and price rise. An alert has been sounded in West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia fearing violence during the bandh.
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January - 1 
Three Pakistani terrorists, who were kept in the Lampur detention centre for deportation, managed to escape from the Police custody at Kotwali in Delhi on January 1, reports The Hindu. The three were arrested, along with five others, by the Crime Bra
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Three Pakistani terrorists, who were kept in the Lampur detention centre for deportation, managed to escape from the Police custody at Kotwali in Delhi on January 1, reports The Hindu. The three were arrested, along with five others, by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police in October 2000 for triggering bomb blasts near the Red Fort. They had recently completed their jail term. The Police said on January 2 that Rafaquat Ali, Abdul Razzaq and Mohammed Sadiq were lodged at the Lampur centre as per an order issued under Section 3 of the Foreigners’ Act by the Special Branch of the Delhi Police.
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January - 1 
Two Maoist leaders were arrested from Gumla district in the night of January 1, Police said on December 2. One of them was identified as Bimal Toppo alias Ranthu Oraon, wanted in over a dozen criminal cases, Superintendent of Police Narendra Kumar Si
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Two Maoist leaders were arrested from Gumla district in the night of January 1, Police said on December 2. One of them was identified as Bimal Toppo alias Ranthu Oraon, wanted in over a dozen criminal cases, Superintendent of Police Narendra Kumar Singh said. They were arrested from Birkera village of Gumla and Police recovered a revolver and five live cartridges from their possession, he said. Police have already launched a search for more ultras based on the information provided by the duo, the officer said.
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January - 1 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that it would take another two to three years to curb the Maoist menace, reports ANI. He expressed concern over the situation in the Maoist infested areas in the eastern region and said that despite the deploym
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that it would take another two to three years to curb the Maoist menace, reports ANI. He expressed concern over the situation in the Maoist infested areas in the eastern region and said that despite the deployment of the paramilitary forces, the State Governments have failed to contain the movement of the Maoists. “It will take around two to three years to contain Maoist menace. What we are doing now is to get out of the mode of denial and engage Maoists and take resolute measures to tackle the menace of Maoists. That has just begun. It will take two to three years to contain the Maoists,” said Chidambaram.
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January - 1 
At least 90 persons were killed when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden pickup truck in the middle of a volleyball game in the Shah Hasan Khel village of Lakki Marwat District in the Bannu Division of the North West Frontier Province (NWF
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At least 90 persons were killed when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden pickup truck in the middle of a volleyball game in the Shah Hasan Khel village of Lakki Marwat District in the Bannu Division of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 1, according to Daily Times. Police said more than 60 persons are being treated at local hospitals. Local Police chief Ayub Khan told Reuters the bomber blew himself up in an SUV in the middle of the field and there was believed to be a second vehicle, which fled the scene. Khan said the bomber drove a vehicle loaded with around 250 kilogrammes of high-intensity explosives into the field, which lies in a congested neighbourhood. Some nearby houses collapsed and “we fear that some 10 or so people might have been trapped in the rubble.” Khan said that more than 20 houses, on both sides of the open ground where the match was being played, had collapsed. In addition, a group of local tribal elders was holding a meeting at a nearby mosque. The mosque was damaged and some people inside were killed, he added further. “Four paramilitary soldiers are also among the dead,” he informed. Another Police official said that some 300 people were on the field when the incident took place. A large number of them are said to have been elderly residents and children. Meanwhile, the NWFP Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said the death toll might rise further, adding, “The locality has been a hub of militants. Locals set up a Lashkar (tribal militia) and expelled the militants from this area. This attack seems to be a reaction to their expulsion.” Security Forces have cordoned off the village.
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January - 1 
Daily Times quoting Hangu District Police Officer Abdul Rashid Khan said that two suicide bombers were killed when explosives in their jackets went off accidentally due to a malfunction in the Zargari area of the Hangu District in North West Frontier
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Daily Times quoting Hangu District Police Officer Abdul Rashid Khan said that two suicide bombers were killed when explosives in their jackets went off accidentally due to a malfunction in the Zargari area of the Hangu District in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 1.
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January - 1 
Five militants surrendered at Gwalerai, Jowar and Waliabad area.
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Five militants surrendered at Gwalerai, Jowar and Waliabad area.
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January - 1 
Five Taliban militants were killed and another seven injured in different parts of Orakzai Agency. The sources said helicopter gunships pounded Sultan Zai, Anjani, Tarkhosam, and Ghoz Ghar areas of the Agency, killing the five Taliban militants.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and another seven injured in different parts of Orakzai Agency. The sources said helicopter gunships pounded Sultan Zai, Anjani, Tarkhosam, and Ghoz Ghar areas of the Agency, killing the five Taliban militants.
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January - 1 
Law enforcement agencies claimed the capture of an agent of the Indian spy agency, Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) in Qila Saifullah District. They arrested the suspect, identified as Abdul Salam, an Afghan national, after raid on a refugee camp fo
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Law enforcement agencies claimed the capture of an agent of the Indian spy agency, Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) in Qila Saifullah District. They arrested the suspect, identified as Abdul Salam, an Afghan national, after raid on a refugee camp following intelligence reports. The camp is located in Muslim Bagh tehsil (revenue unit) of the District. Officials said they had also recovered important documents and maps from the custody of Abdul Salam. “We believe he works for RAW. He entered Pakistan via Afghanistan and hid himself in a refugee camp,” another official added.
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January - 1 
Police foiled a terror plot in Kala Shah Kaku area of Ferozewala in Sheikhupura District of Punjab after 41 bombs, attached to two electricity towers, were recovered and defused on January 1, according to Daily Times. Police sources said that 17 bomb
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Police foiled a terror plot in Kala Shah Kaku area of Ferozewala in Sheikhupura District of Punjab after 41 bombs, attached to two electricity towers, were recovered and defused on January 1, according to Daily Times. Police sources said that 17 bombs that had been attached to a tower near Kala Shah Kaku. Ferozewala Police Station House Officer (SHO) Munir Ahmed said a Special Police team continued searching the area after recovering the 17 bombs, adding that the team found another 24 bombs planted on another electricity tower near Chak 44 area. Munir said the bombs were of Russian-made.
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January - 1 
Six persons, including an anti-Taliban tribal elder, were killed when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in the Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in the Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 1, according to
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Six persons, including an anti-Taliban tribal elder, were killed when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in the Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in the Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 1, according to Daily Times. Sources said Malik Gul Shali was on his way to the Agency headquarters along with five other men when unidentified militants detonated the bomb. All six died instantly. Security Forces have cordoned off the area and started a search operation. No group has claimed responsibility so far.
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January - 1 
The Khasadars Force (a local tribal force) recovered two suicide vests from a drain in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency. The jackets were later defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), which said the explosives were of US origin.
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The Khasadars Force (a local tribal force) recovered two suicide vests from a drain in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency. The jackets were later defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), which said the explosives were of US origin.
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January - 1 
The local Police identified two suicide bombers who were killed in Zargari area of Hangu District on January 1, while the brother of one of the suicide bomber was also arrested. Police identified the bombers as Shafiur Rehman of Hangu and Muhammad Yo
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The local Police identified two suicide bombers who were killed in Zargari area of Hangu District on January 1, while the brother of one of the suicide bomber was also arrested. Police identified the bombers as Shafiur Rehman of Hangu and Muhammad Younas of Zargari.
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January - 1 
The Police recovered a bomb from a local video shop in the Shadman Town area under Sharea Noor Jehan Police Station of Karachi on January 1, according to The News. The bomb disposal squad (BDS) said it was a remote controlled bomb. They said that the
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The Police recovered a bomb from a local video shop in the Shadman Town area under Sharea Noor Jehan Police Station of Karachi on January 1, according to The News. The bomb disposal squad (BDS) said it was a remote controlled bomb. They said that the militants used C-4 explosives. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Sharea Noor Jehan Police Station, Amjad Kiyani, said that it was January 1 afternoon when they received a call from Shadman Town No 2 area in which the caller told the Police that a suspicious bag was lying a short distance from a video shop situated under Crown Plaza on the roadside. A patrolling mobile along with the BDS personnel immediately rushed to the place and evacuated the building, houses and shops and carried out an operation. The BDS personnel after an hour managed to defuse the bomb.
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January - 1 
The Security Forces (SFs) conducted search and operations in Khawazakhela, Alpurai, Aligrama, Kabal and Nawagai areas of Swat on January 1 and arrested 15 Taliban militants, according to a press release by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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The Security Forces (SFs) conducted search and operations in Khawazakhela, Alpurai, Aligrama, Kabal and Nawagai areas of Swat on January 1 and arrested 15 Taliban militants, according to a press release by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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January - 1 
The Taliban militants blew up the house of a pro-Government tribal elder in Sturikhel area of Orakzai Agency.
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The Taliban militants blew up the house of a pro-Government tribal elder in Sturikhel area of Orakzai Agency.
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January - 1 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed on January 1 that they used a turncoat Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative to carry out a suicide bombing that killed seven American CIA employees in Afghanistan as revenge for a top militant leade
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed on January 1 that they used a turncoat Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative to carry out a suicide bombing that killed seven American CIA employees in Afghanistan as revenge for a top militant leader’s death in a US missile strike, according to The News. The announcement was nearly impossible to verify. It is highly unusual for the Pakistani Taliban to claim credit for an attack in Afghanistan. CIA spokesman George Little could not confirm the account. The suicide bomber struck the CIA’s operation at Camp Chapman in eastern Khost province of Afghanistan on December 30, 2009. The base was used to direct and coordinate CIA operations and intelligence gathering in Khost. Qari Hussain, a top militant commander, said militants had been searching for a way to damage the CIA’s ability to launch missile strikes on the Pakistani side. Hussain said a “CIA agent” contacted Pakistani Taliban commanders, was trained and sent to Khost. After the attack, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said an Afghan National Army officer wearing a suicide vest had entered the base and blew himself up. There has been no independent confirmation of the bomber’s identity.
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January - 1 
Three unidentified militants were arrested while troops conducted a search operation in Tank area of in South Waziristan.
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Three unidentified militants were arrested while troops conducted a search operation in Tank area of in South Waziristan.
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January - 1 
Three US drones fired two missiles at a car in North Waziristan Agency, killing three Taliban militants and injuring another three persons. The attacks occurred at 7:45pm (PST) in Mubarik Shahi village, 20 kilometres east of the Miranshah.
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Three US drones fired two missiles at a car in North Waziristan Agency, killing three Taliban militants and injuring another three persons. The attacks occurred at 7:45pm (PST) in Mubarik Shahi village, 20 kilometres east of the Miranshah.
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January - 1 
Unidentified militants attacked two NATO tankers travelling through Balochistan to supply fuel to NATO troops in neighbouring Afghanistan on January 1, according to Daily Times. The ambush took place in Killi Poti Nasaran, 20 kilometres north of Quet
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Unidentified militants attacked two NATO tankers travelling through Balochistan to supply fuel to NATO troops in neighbouring Afghanistan on January 1, according to Daily Times. The ambush took place in Killi Poti Nasaran, 20 kilometres north of Quetta in Balochistan. “A group of five gunmen attacked the two tankers, which were parked by a roadside hotel on their way to Afghanistan, and set them on fire early on Friday,” local Police Official Muhammad Ansar said. “All the gunmen later fled the scene while firing shots in the air,” he added. The gunmen also shot at the tankers, he said, adding that the driver’s compartment of one truck was destroyed by flames and some oil was lost. However, an official in the Frontier Corps confirmed about no causality.
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January - 1 
United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denounced the suicide car bombing, reports Dawn. “The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack on civilians in Pakistan, and we offer our condolences to the families of the victims
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United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denounced the suicide car bombing, reports Dawn. “The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack on civilians in Pakistan, and we offer our condolences to the families of the victims and all the people of Pakistan,” Clinton said in a statement. “The Pakistani people have seen terrorists target schools, markets, mosques, and now a volleyball game,” she added. Clinton vowed to support the Pakistani people as Washington urges Islamabad to do more to rout al Qaeda sanctuaries and dismantle havens of militants who cross the border and attack US and NATO troops stationed in Afghanistan. “The United States will continue to stand with the people of Pakistan in their efforts to chart their own future free from fear and intimidation, and will support their efforts to combat violent extremism and bolster democracy,” she added further.
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January - 1 
Kantipuronline reports that Deputy Commander of the Maoist’s Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Chandra Dev Khanal aka Baldev on January 1 said that they would continue their struggle until they were integrated into the national army. Our weapons will rem
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Kantipuronline reports that Deputy Commander of the Maoist’s Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Chandra Dev Khanal aka Baldev on January 1 said that they would continue their struggle until they were integrated into the national army. Our weapons will remain with us till the formation of a national army by merging the PLA and Nepal Army (NA), Khanal said.
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January - 1 
During search and clear operations conducted in the Periyapandivirichchan, Nandankandal and Akkarayankulam areas of Wanni on January 1 the troops recovered two anti-tank mines, 52 Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs) and 13 Arul bombs, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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During search and clear operations conducted in the Periyapandivirichchan, Nandankandal and Akkarayankulam areas of Wanni on January 1 the troops recovered two anti-tank mines, 52 Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs) and 13 Arul bombs, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 1 
Troops in Welioya recovered one pressure mine, six APMs, four claymore mines, 10 detonators and 10 hand grenades from the Mankalawewa area.
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Troops in Welioya recovered one pressure mine, six APMs, four claymore mines, 10 detonators and 10 hand grenades from the Mankalawewa area.
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January - 1 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed on January 1 that they used a turncoat Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative to carry out a suicide bombing that killed seven American CIA employees in Afghanistan as revenge for a top militant leade
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed on January 1 that they used a turncoat Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative to carry out a suicide bombing that killed seven American CIA employees in Afghanistan as revenge for a top militant leader’s death in a US missile strike, according to The News. The announcement was nearly impossible to verify. It is highly unusual for the Pakistani Taliban to claim credit for an attack in Afghanistan. CIA spokesman George Little could not confirm the account. The suicide bomber struck the CIA’s operation at Camp Chapman in eastern Khost province of Afghanistan on December 30, 2009. The base was used to direct and coordinate CIA operations and intelligence gathering in Khost. Qari Hussain, a top militant commander, said militants had been searching for a way to damage the CIA’s ability to launch missile strikes on the Pakistani side. Hussain said a “CIA agent” contacted Pakistani Taliban commanders, was trained and sent to Khost. After the attack, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said an Afghan National Army officer wearing a suicide vest had entered the base and blew himself up. There has been no independent confirmation of the bomber’s identity.
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January - 2 
A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel when he was traveling in a vehicle at Khudengthabi on January 2. He was identified as Bijen Singh alias Morama (25). He was handed over to Imphal West
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A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel when he was traveling in a vehicle at Khudengthabi on January 2. He was identified as Bijen Singh alias Morama (25). He was handed over to Imphal West District Police.
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January - 2 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Mangham Puyam (45), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Khullen in Chandel District on Januarry 2, reports Imphal Free Press. One grenade was recovered from his possession.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Mangham Puyam (45), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Khullen in Chandel District on Januarry 2, reports Imphal Free Press. One grenade was recovered from his possession.
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January - 2 
A youth, Raja Gupta (22), was abducted by suspected cadres belonging to the Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB from his father’s tea estate at Sapoi in Sonitpur District on December 21. Raja’s father, Shankar Gupta, reported the matter to Police on J
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A youth, Raja Gupta (22), was abducted by suspected cadres belonging to the Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB from his father’s tea estate at Sapoi in Sonitpur District on December 21. Raja’s father, Shankar Gupta, reported the matter to Police on January 2. He had not immediately informed the Police about the abduction of his son, since he was threatened to remain silent by the abductors. Sources said that he had been asked to pay a “hefty amount” by the NDFB for the release of his son.
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January - 2 
Also, at around 11.30am (IST), a PCPA squad of nearly 20 to 25 rode into the centre of the Midnapore town at Tantigeria on 10 motorbikes, fired in the air and set ablaze two tractors and a truck of the Food Corporation of India which carried wheat, I
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Also, at around 11.30am (IST), a PCPA squad of nearly 20 to 25 rode into the centre of the Midnapore town at Tantigeria on 10 motorbikes, fired in the air and set ablaze two tractors and a truck of the Food Corporation of India which carried wheat, Indian Express reported. The Police reached the spot after almost two hours later. The place is barely one-and-a-half kilometres from the District Police headquarters, said sources. They also disrupted railway services. The Maoist leader Bikas called up local media channels claiming responsibility for the incident. “They were our men,” he said.
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January - 2 
ANI reports that Chhattisgarh Police said that it has devised a new strategy to combat the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by packing a small area with adequate security personnel to force the Maoists to flee and develop it later. Speaki
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ANI reports that Chhattisgarh Police said that it has devised a new strategy to combat the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by packing a small area with adequate security personnel to force the Maoists to flee and develop it later. Speaking to ANI on January 2, Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Vishwa Ranjan said: “We have started a new form of joint operation in Rajnandagaon and northern Bastar. The objective is to pack a small area with adequate force, so that Naxals [Left Wing Extremists] are forced to flee the area.” “Once they have retreated we will develop the area. When that area has developed will move to another geographical area and develop it,” he added. Earlier in December 2009, after a meeting with the Director Generals of Police of five Naxal affected States -West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chattisgarh and Bihar the Home Ministry had reportedly agreed to depute 33 more battalions of the Central forces to the anti Naxal offensive. The Union Home Ministry has stationed 25 battalions of central forces in Chhattisgarh as the State is witnessing the heavy movement of the red rebels. The CPI-Maoist cannot survive in the jungles without having a urban base as they rely on logistics support from their network in the cities, Chhattisgarh Police chief Vishwa Ranjan said, according to IANS. “Without an urban base, the Maoists can’t operate an underground movement in the forests. They rely on logistics support from their urban network,” Ranjan, a former additional director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), said at a press conference here. “They (the Maoists) can’t survive without an urban base. Police in Chhattisgarh have cracked down hard on rebels’ urban network throughout 2009 and the Maoists have now been put under severe Police pressure in the State,” Ranjan maintained. Responding to a question, he denied that the Police were not getting the support of the locals in their operations against the Maoists in the interiors. “Police are getting good support from the local population in the drive against insurgents as the people are with Maoists only because of fear, not because of the heart,” Ranjan remarked.
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January - 2 
IANS reported that at least two suspected Maoists were killed and one was injured in a gun battle with Police in Lalgarh on January 2.
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IANS reported that at least two suspected Maoists were killed and one was injured in a gun battle with Police in Lalgarh on January 2.
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January - 2 
IANS reported that keeping the Maoist protest that began January 2 in view, a high alert was sounded in the State and several trains were either cancelled or diverted for the safety of passengers, official sources said. The Maoists called for the str
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IANS reported that keeping the Maoist protest that began January 2 in view, a high alert was sounded in the State and several trains were either cancelled or diverted for the safety of passengers, official sources said. The Maoists called for the strike in Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
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January - 2 
In the same District, Maoists cadres and cadres of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) set ablaze three trucks at Goaltore on January 2, reports Indian Express. According to the Police, a 200-strong mob blocked the road at Bulanpu
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In the same District, Maoists cadres and cadres of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) set ablaze three trucks at Goaltore on January 2, reports Indian Express. According to the Police, a 200-strong mob blocked the road at Bulanpur village under Goaltore Police Station in the morning. They stopped three trucks and set them ablaze after forcing out the drivers. West Midnapore Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Verma said a large contingent of Police has been deployed. Verma also said two women were seriously injured at Kehsi village in the same area in crossfire between the joint forces and Maoists.
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January - 2 
On January 2, the Maoists shot dead two CPI-Marxist members at Belapahari after trying them in a 'kangaroo' court on charges of providing information to the Police. Kunaram Singha, 45 and Ananda Singha, 42, both residents of Balichua village, were ca
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On January 2, the Maoists shot dead two CPI-Marxist members at Belapahari after trying them in a 'kangaroo' court on charges of providing information to the Police. Kunaram Singha, 45 and Ananda Singha, 42, both residents of Balichua village, were called out of their homes by some armed persons and taken to the forest before being shot dead. Also, in continuing arson in the District, the PCPA cadres on January 3 set ablaze to three trucks at Amlasole and Bulanpur in protest against alleged attack on 'innocent tribals' by the Police.
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January - 2 
PTI reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-sponsored Jharkhand bandh (general shut down) on January 2 evoked partial response with no untoward incident being reported from anywhere in the State. According to officials the band
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PTI reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-sponsored Jharkhand bandh (general shut down) on January 2 evoked partial response with no untoward incident being reported from anywhere in the State. According to officials the bandh had affected life in some rural pockets in Palamu, Giridih, Hazaribagh, East and West Singhbhum Districts. Normal life remained unaffected in the state capital Ranchi and other District headquarters. While majority of the long-distance buses did not ply, several trains under Dhanbad Division of the East Central Railway were either cancelled or diverted. The bandh was called in Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh in protest against alleged "police atrocities and violation of human rights by government machinery".
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January - 2 
PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a gram panchayat (village level self-Government institution) office building and a go down in Malkangiri District during a bandh (general shut down) called by the out
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PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a gram panchayat (village level self-Government institution) office building and a go down in Malkangiri District during a bandh (general shut down) called by the outfit on January 2 against alleged Police excesses. Around 50 armed Maoists attacked the gram panchayat office at Panasput in Chitrakonda area of Malkangiri and drove away those inside before triggering an explosion, Police said. The Maoists also stormed a go down located near the office and blasted it with explosives before disappearing into a nearby forest, they said. Nobody was harmed or injured, they added. Meanwhile, the bandh called by Maoists in Orissa and four other States against alleged Police excesses and the proposed anti-naxal operations had little impact barring stray incidents of tree felling in Malkangiri and disruption of traffic in Rayagada District. Many Government buses stopped plying in Malkangiri and Rayagada Districts, where trees were used to block roads.
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January - 2 
Telegraph reports that unidentified militants shot dead three persons, including two pro-talks National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, identified as Jwngsar Brahma alias B. Jwhwlao (28) and Losen Brahma (27) of Serfanguri designated camp
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Telegraph reports that unidentified militants shot dead three persons, including two pro-talks National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, identified as Jwngsar Brahma alias B. Jwhwlao (28) and Losen Brahma (27) of Serfanguri designated camp, and one college student, Bilifang Basumatary (20), at Mukuldang under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on January 2. A truck driver and two other students were also injured in the gun attack.
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January - 2 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) cadres were killed on January 2 at Joynagar near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District after Security Forces opened fire on a PCPA rally, repor
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) cadres were killed on January 2 at Joynagar near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District after Security Forces opened fire on a PCPA rally, reports Times of India. Bijoy Mahato (38), Bhola Mahato (43) and another PCPA cadre died on the spot. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies from the stretch between Joynagar and Chhenraboni village in Lalgarh. Trouble broke out in the afternoon when Police got information that armed Maoist cadres were forcing villagers of Radhanagar, Sevayatan and Baita to join the rally. Telegraph adds that when a 200-strong SF approached Joynagar village, nearly 1,000 people blocked their path. “The Maoists used the villagers as shields and hid themselves behind,” said Superintendent of police Manoj Verma. While being surrounded, officers saw through binoculars extremists with AK-47s in the village. When the Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, the Maoists started firing. After the firing stopped at 5pm, Bijoy Mahato (24) and Bhola Mahato (43), were found dead. Rakhal Rana (45) died later. The Police said they were “wanted” Maoists. Meanwhile, Indian Express quoting Police sources put the death toll at five. “We have recovered three bodies, but we believe at least five Maoists have been killed,” said Manoj Verma.
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January - 2 
Train services in the Kharagpur-Tatanagar route of South-Eastern railway were disrupted on January 2 after a landmine hoax created panic in West Midnapore District, reports PTI. A pilot train and a team of joint SFs rushed to a spot near Jhargram rai
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Train services in the Kharagpur-Tatanagar route of South-Eastern railway were disrupted on January 2 after a landmine hoax created panic in West Midnapore District, reports PTI. A pilot train and a team of joint SFs rushed to a spot near Jhargram railway station after a driver of the Howrah-bound Sambalpur Express noticed some banners and a tiffin-box with wires spread out lying on the railway tracks, Police said. An inspection by the bomb-disposal squad revealed the absence of any explosives. Police said that this was a ploy by the Maoists to create panic, as a result of which several local trains in the route were cancelled while long-distance trains got delayed.
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January - 2 
Two personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) were injured when unidentified militants shot at them outside an ATM machine at Soura main market area of Srinagar on January 2, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured BSF personnel were identified as Dh
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Two personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) were injured when unidentified militants shot at them outside an ATM machine at Soura main market area of Srinagar on January 2, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured BSF personnel were identified as Dharmendra Singh and Saif-ud-Din.
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January - 2 
Two unidentified militants of Ranjan Daimary fraction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) shot dead a relative of a pro-talks ‘commander’ in Sonitpur District in the night of January 2, according to Telegraph. Police said two militant
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Two unidentified militants of Ranjan Daimary fraction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) shot dead a relative of a pro-talks ‘commander’ in Sonitpur District in the night of January 2, according to Telegraph. Police said two militants, armed with AK-47 rifles, came to the house of Udai Mushahari, the brother of NDFB ‘commander’ M. Failou, at Silapur village in the Balijuri area under Sootea Police Station in Sonitpur District along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border around 10 pm (IST) and enquired about him from a member of his family. “When Udai came out to see who was looking for him, the assailants sprayed bullets, killing him on the spot,” a Police official said. The militants managed to escape soon after killing Udai. The Police later recovered eight empty cartridges of an AK-47 rifle from the site. Sources said Udai was on the hit list of the Daimary faction as he was suspected to be a Police informer.
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January - 2 
A trooper was killed and another five were injured at Metari Narai when militants fired rockets at a SF checkpost
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A trooper was killed and another five were injured at Metari Narai when militants fired rockets at a SF checkpost
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January - 2 
At least five Taliban militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Kullachi tehsil (revenue unit) of Dera Ismail Khan District in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 2, according to Daily Times. A private televis
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At least five Taliban militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Kullachi tehsil (revenue unit) of Dera Ismail Khan District in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 2, according to Daily Times. A private television channel said the militants opened fire on a SF’s convoy in Maddi area. The convoy was heading towards Taufi area after troops received reports about the presence of a militant ‘commander’, Anwar Gandapur, in the area. During the encounter, the troops killed five militants including their ‘leader’ Ahsaanullah, Maulvi Irfan and Farhan.
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January - 2 
Eight Taliban militants were killed when fighter jets destroyed four of their hideouts in the Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 2, according to Daily Times. Sources said the fighter jets bombed Sturikhel, Sultanz
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Eight Taliban militants were killed when fighter jets destroyed four of their hideouts in the Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 2, according to Daily Times. Sources said the fighter jets bombed Sturikhel, Sultanzai and Anjatari areas of Lower Orakzai, killing eight militants and destroying four of their hideouts.
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January - 2 
Four Taliban militants were killed in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Nijat (path to salvation) in South Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
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Four Taliban militants were killed in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Nijat (path to salvation) in South Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
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January - 2 
Police registered cases of terrorism against eight militants in Doaba Police Station for deputing suicide bombers to attack targets in Zargari.
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Police registered cases of terrorism against eight militants in Doaba Police Station for deputing suicide bombers to attack targets in Zargari.
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January - 2 
The SFs conducted a search operation in Karam village near Kaniguram in Shakai sector and recovered a large cache of arms.
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The SFs conducted a search operation in Karam village near Kaniguram in Shakai sector and recovered a large cache of arms.
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January - 2 
Three volunteers of a local Lashkar (tribal militia) were also killed in a clash with militants in Sturikhel area of the Orakzai Agency.
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Three volunteers of a local Lashkar (tribal militia) were also killed in a clash with militants in Sturikhel area of the Orakzai Agency.
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January - 2 
Two militants were killed and two others were arrested during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Jani Khel of Jandola sector in South Waziristan.
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Two militants were killed and two others were arrested during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Jani Khel of Jandola sector in South Waziristan.
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January - 2 
Two Taliban militants were killed and another two injured as they attacked a checkpost near Shuza Algad in South Waziristan.
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Two Taliban militants were killed and another two injured as they attacked a checkpost near Shuza Algad in South Waziristan.
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January - 2 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) that had called for Kailali District closure in December, 2009 for a long time has yet again called District closure on January 2 (today) protesting against the Nepal Army patrolling at
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) that had called for Kailali District closure in December, 2009 for a long time has yet again called District closure on January 2 (today) protesting against the Nepal Army patrolling at Dudejhari. The Maoists had called for an indefinite District closure last month as well protesting the killing of the party supporters by Security personnel in a clash at Dudejhari forest area. Five persons including a junior Police officer were killed in Kailali violence on December 4, 2009 after the Police used force to evict the Moaists-backed illegal landless squatters who had transgressed the Dudejhari forest.
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January - 3 
A ‘chief’ of the Tera Khongsang Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution), identified as Lamabam Tomchou Meitei (52), was also abducted by suspected cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of t
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A ‘chief’ of the Tera Khongsang Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution), identified as Lamabam Tomchou Meitei (52), was also abducted by suspected cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from his residence on January 3, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 3 
A group of eight to 10 militants tried to sneak-in into Indian Territory from Ramgarh sector in Samba District late in the night of January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. In the first infiltration attempt of 2010 on the International Border (IB), the mi
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A group of eight to 10 militants tried to sneak-in into Indian Territory from Ramgarh sector in Samba District late in the night of January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. In the first infiltration attempt of 2010 on the International Border (IB), the militants tried to sneak-in taking advantage of dense fog in forward area of Narayanpur falling between Dug and Jerda villages in Ramgarh sector at 10.30 pm (IST). The intrusion bid, which came just two days after a flag meeting between Border security Force (BSF) and Pakistani Rangers in Samba sector, was foiled by the Security Forces. In the retaliatory fire of the BSF two militants were injured. The BSF didn’t suffer any casualties in the firing.
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January - 3 
A KCP cadre, Huidrom Okpak alias Bikram (22), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Langmeidong Mamang Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District.
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A KCP cadre, Huidrom Okpak alias Bikram (22), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Langmeidong Mamang Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District.
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January - 3 
A Naga National Council (NNC) cadre was killed by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants during an internecine clash at Kigutouma village in Kohima District on January 3, according to Nagaland Post.
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A Naga National Council (NNC) cadre was killed by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants during an internecine clash at Kigutouma village in Kohima District on January 3, according to Nagaland Post.
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A supporter of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on January 3, The Hindu reported. The victim, Bapi Bakhli, wa
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A supporter of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on January 3, The Hindu reported. The victim, Bapi Bakhli, was an active CPI-Marxist supporter till six months ago when he dissociated himself from the party in the face of Maoist threat. He was abducted from his shop at the Pirakata market in the evening of January 3. His bullet-riddled dead body was found a few metres away in the morning of January 4. According to District Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma, Maoist leaflets accusing Bakhli of being a Police informer were found at the spot. “Prima facie the murder was the handiwork of Maoists; yet we are probing all angles,” Verma said over telephone. In addition, several Maoist leaflets demanding punishment in ‘people’s court’ for those allegedly responsible for the massacre at Chhoto Angaria in West Midnapore District on January 4, 2001 were found on January 4 on the Midnapore-Lalgarh road.
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January - 3 
A woman anganwadi (pre-schools) worker, Laisshram Ningol Aheibam Ongbi Rina alias Moti Devi (27), was abducted by two women militants from her residence at Wangkhei Thangapat Mapalhome under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District on January
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A woman anganwadi (pre-schools) worker, Laisshram Ningol Aheibam Ongbi Rina alias Moti Devi (27), was abducted by two women militants from her residence at Wangkhei Thangapat Mapalhome under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District on January 3.
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January - 3 
According to Indian Express, after receiving intelligence reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are planning to blow up railway installations, security has been tightened in Bihar. The Railway Protection Force (RPF)
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According to Indian Express, after receiving intelligence reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are planning to blow up railway installations, security has been tightened in Bihar. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel frisked passengers and checked their luggage with bomb detection devices, and stepped up patrolling of platforms as a part of the drill. Officials said a high alert was ordered since there was information that some anti-social elements from neighbouring Nepal had sneaked into the city.
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January - 3 
According to PTI, with the catch line "who is against development?", the Union Government is hitting at Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) with a media blitzkrieg by putting out an advertisement in national and regional newspapers about the destruction o
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According to PTI, with the catch line "who is against development?", the Union Government is hitting at Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) with a media blitzkrieg by putting out an advertisement in national and regional newspapers about the destruction of vital infrastructure by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The advertisement carries photographs of a bridge and railway wagons damaged by the Maoists through their subversive activities and full particulars of the telephone towers, school buildings and railway properties destroyed by the extremists during 2009. Through the advertisement, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) wanted to highlight the Naxal menace, its impact on people and society. "Who is against development?" the advertisement questions people, in an attempt to isolate the Maoists. It says that during 2009, the Naxals destroyed 38 railway properties, 53 telephone towers, 20 panchayat buildings, 47 schools buildings and 121 forest buildings, roads and culverts. This is for the second time that the Home Ministry has come out with such an advertisement in three national and several regional newspapers (in Naxal-affected States) against the Maoists and the latest one is part of Government's larger media plan to corner the Naxals and convince people about the ill-effects of left-wing extremism.
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January - 3 
Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) activist at Manfar village in the Gaya District in the night of January 3, Police sources said, reported The Hindu. Around 12 ext
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Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) activist at Manfar village in the Gaya District in the night of January 3, Police sources said, reported The Hindu. Around 12 extremists swooped down on the village under Barachati Police Station, overpowered and shot dead the activist Arjun Patel Yadav, the sources said. The Maoists claimed that Yadav was a Police informer, they said.
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January - 3 
Delhi Police on January 3 announced a reward of INR 50,000 to those who provide information leading to the arrest of each of the three Pakistani terrorists. Investigations in the case have been handed over to the Special Cell. However, taking a serio
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Delhi Police on January 3 announced a reward of INR 50,000 to those who provide information leading to the arrest of each of the three Pakistani terrorists. Investigations in the case have been handed over to the Special Cell. However, taking a serious view of the lapse, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has sought a report from the Delhi Police and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on the incident.
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January - 3 
Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren on January 3 said that his Government is ready to hold peace talks with the Maoists and prompt them to be integrated with the mainstream of society. Addressing the media in Ranchi, Soren said, “There might be diff
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren on January 3 said that his Government is ready to hold peace talks with the Maoists and prompt them to be integrated with the mainstream of society. Addressing the media in Ranchi, Soren said, “There might be difference of opinion among the Maoists but there is no difference of opinion between us and the Maoists. We want them to sit and discuss their problems with us. I will ask them whether they are fighting against the government or the society. I was also a rebel at one time." Earlier on January 2, Telegraph quoted him as saying that his Government would not launch a major offensive against Maoists, provided they remained silent. “If they keep quiet, we too won’t harass them unnecessarily. Anti-Naxalite operations in the state have virtually been suspended. Our government is ready for talks with top ultra leaders at any time and accept their justified demands,” he said. Commenting on January 2 bandh called by the CPI-Maoist, Soren said the poor masses bore the brunt of such bandhs. “Any organisation may have the fundamental right to call a bandh, but the poor daily wage earners are the ones who are affected by it. If they (rebels) are championing the cause of the poor, they ought to consider these factors as well,” he added.
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January - 3 
Maoists blew up another Government school building in Rehlatur gram panchayat in Sundargarh District, Police said on January 4 (today). About 40 Maoists entered the building of the Middle English School in under K Balang town on January 3 and looted
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Maoists blew up another Government school building in Rehlatur gram panchayat in Sundargarh District, Police said on January 4 (today). About 40 Maoists entered the building of the Middle English School in under K Balang town on January 3 and looted 50 quintals of rice stored there before setting off an explosion. Maoists had blasted four school buildings and a hospital besides two buildings in the gram panchayat last month. About 3,000 to 4,000 villagers have left their homes in panic and were sheltering in camps in K Balang.
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January - 3 
Nearly 100 people have been killed by Maoists in Lalgarh-Jhargram area in the last three months of 2009, raising serious concerns in the Home Ministry, reports Indian Express. The Ministry officials said the West Bengal Government seems to have faile
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Nearly 100 people have been killed by Maoists in Lalgarh-Jhargram area in the last three months of 2009, raising serious concerns in the Home Ministry, reports Indian Express. The Ministry officials said the West Bengal Government seems to have failed to tackle the extremists despite having sufficient paramilitary forces. Officials said incidents of murder of political workers, ironically most of them belonging to ruling CPI-Marxist, and innocent villagers by terming them as “police informers” and Policemen, have become common in the 150-km area in West Midnapore district. “The situation in Lalgarh-Jhargram area is very disturbing. The Maoists have been killing people at will and it seems there is no one to check them,” a senior official said. Burning houses, setting fire on vehicles, rampant extortion, destroying office buildings, bridges and other infrastructure have been going on freely. Despite having around 2,500 Central paramilitary personnel and adequate number of local police force, the state government has failed to tackle the Naxals. “I am disappointed over the Lalgarh situation...The situation is pretty depressing...despite adequate number (of) Central paramilitary forces (being) sent to them in June 2009, the West Bengal government has not been able to contain the problem,” the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said. The Maoists have recently published a document claiming that they killed 270 security men and lost 232 men between July 2008 and September 2009.
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January - 3 
PTI reports that two brothers were among three persons killed by suspected Maoists in the West Midnapore District, Police said on January 3. Around 40 persons, suspected to be Maoists, stormed into the house of one Anath Singh (40) and Siteshwar Sing
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PTI reports that two brothers were among three persons killed by suspected Maoists in the West Midnapore District, Police said on January 3. Around 40 persons, suspected to be Maoists, stormed into the house of one Anath Singh (40) and Siteshwar Singh, 35, at Shyamnagar village in Belpahari and chopped off their heads in the night of January 2, they said. The Police recovered the dead bodies in the morning of January 3. In another incident, a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) activist Jhantu Patra, a resident of Bamal village in Lalgarh, was shot dead allegedly by Maoists in the night of December 2, the Police said. With these cases, the total number of killings in the District has now gone up to 65 since December.
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January - 3 
The Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) accused the Union Government of delaying discussion on its demand for constitution of a separate Garoland Autonomous Council (GAC), a self-governing body for the Garo Hills, according to Telegraph. The ANVC
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The Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) accused the Union Government of delaying discussion on its demand for constitution of a separate Garoland Autonomous Council (GAC), a self-governing body for the Garo Hills, according to Telegraph. The ANVC ‘publicity secretary’ Arist Sengsrang Sangma said, “We have come down from our demand for a separate Garoland and now the Centre should initiate discussion to facilitate the creation of the council.”
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January - 3 
The Army bomb experts recovered and subsequently defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 1.5 kilograms planted by suspected militants at Tronglaobi Keithel in Bishnupur District along the Imphal-Churachandpur road on January 3, accordin
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The Army bomb experts recovered and subsequently defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 1.5 kilograms planted by suspected militants at Tronglaobi Keithel in Bishnupur District along the Imphal-Churachandpur road on January 3, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 3 
The Bangladeshi High Commissioner to India, Tariq A. Karim, in a recent letter to Bangladesh Government, said a possible backlash from ULFA and religious extremists in Bangladesh has made the mission’s compound in New Delhi extremely vulnerable, The
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The Bangladeshi High Commissioner to India, Tariq A. Karim, in a recent letter to Bangladesh Government, said a possible backlash from ULFA and religious extremists in Bangladesh has made the mission’s compound in New Delhi extremely vulnerable, The New Age, according to Assam Tribune. “These developments have meant that the High Commission and its personnel have become extremely vulnerable as targets for retaliatory attacks in India aimed at humiliating the government of Bangladesh,” The New Age quoted the letter as saying.
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January - 3 
The State Government has abandoned the plan to set up an elite anti-terrorism unit in the State, five months after the formation of the squad was announced, a Police official said on January 3, according to Times of India. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (A
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The State Government has abandoned the plan to set up an elite anti-terrorism unit in the State, five months after the formation of the squad was announced, a Police official said on January 3, according to Times of India. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has been disbanded even before it was formally launched, the official said. "The ATS never came into existence formally and whatever existence it had on paper too has been dismantled," the Police officer told IANS. The decision to form the ATS of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was taken in a cabinet meeting July 14, 2009. As the Special Operation Group (SOG) of the State Police normally conducts anti-terror operations, including intelligence gathering, “it was felt that there was no need for having a parallel set-up to SOG," the official said.
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January - 3 
Tripurainfo reports that four National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres surrendered when they were challenged by the Assam Rifles personnel at Taidum village in North District along Tripura–Mizoram border on January 3. Sources said that they
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Tripurainfo reports that four National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres surrendered when they were challenged by the Assam Rifles personnel at Taidum village in North District along Tripura–Mizoram border on January 3. Sources said that they deposited one AK 56 rifle, one SLR, a pistol, one G-3 gun along with ammunitions and 340 bullets during the time of surrender.
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January - 3 
11 suspected persons were arrested during search operations in different areas of Swat.
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11 suspected persons were arrested during search operations in different areas of Swat.
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January - 3 
A patrolling party moving from Shagai to Piochar shot dead two suspected militants.
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A patrolling party moving from Shagai to Piochar shot dead two suspected militants.
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January - 3 
A roadside bomb on January 3 killed at least four people in Hangu District, including former North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Irrigation Minister Ghaniur Rehman, according to Daily Times. The explosion took place in Bagto village, about 10 kilome
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A roadside bomb on January 3 killed at least four people in Hangu District, including former North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Irrigation Minister Ghaniur Rehman, according to Daily Times. The explosion took place in Bagto village, about 10 kilometres from Hangu. Bagto is close to Orakzai Agency, one of the tribal agencies where the military is operating against the Taliban. Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Abdul Rashid said that three people including Rehman, father of sitting NWFP assembly member Attiqur Rehman, his bodyguard Mashkoor and Frontier Crops personnel Zahir Shah were killed in a remote controlled bomb blast. Two Police Officials were also inured in the attack. However, Associated Press reported that Rehman’s driver had also been killed in the attack.
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January - 3 
An improvised explosive device (IED) killed a trooper and injured five others in Jandola Sector of South Waziristan Agency while they were moving from Jandola to Top Sar.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) killed a trooper and injured five others in Jandola Sector of South Waziristan Agency while they were moving from Jandola to Top Sar.
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January - 3 
Another trooper was killed when unidentified militants fired three rockets followed by intermittent firing at the Pash Ziarat checkpost in Razmak Sector of in North Waziristan Agency.
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Another trooper was killed when unidentified militants fired three rockets followed by intermittent firing at the Pash Ziarat checkpost in Razmak Sector of in North Waziristan Agency.
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January - 3 
Extremists squeezed out of Pakistan and Afghanistan will emerge in struggling states like Yemen and Somalia, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on January 3, according to Daily Times. After the US and Britain agreed to finance a special counter
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Extremists squeezed out of Pakistan and Afghanistan will emerge in struggling states like Yemen and Somalia, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on January 3, according to Daily Times. After the US and Britain agreed to finance a special counter-terror unit in Yemen, Brown said battling the “murderous ideology” of extremist Muslims would likely become “a feature of this decade”. Brown also wants a bigger peacekeeping force in Somalia to tackle violent radicalism in the region. “The weakness of al Qaeda in Pakistan has forced people out of Pakistan and forced them into Yemen and Somalia,” Brown told BBC television. Taking on the al Qaeda terror network in the Tribal Areas has dispersed their organisation and limited their abilities in Afghanistan, he said. “Of course, that means that other centres will appear but they will not have the strength that Al Qaeda had in Afghanistan and Pakistan. We’ve got to be vigilant in every part of the world where there is a failed state or a failing state which creates space for a terrorist group to operate”, he added.
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January - 3 
Five suspected persons surrendered to SFs in Ningulai near Charbagh.
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Five suspected persons surrendered to SFs in Ningulai near Charbagh.
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January - 3 
Police arrested a 14-year-old would-be suicide bomber, Sharif, at Deewana Baba Police Post in Buner District. Buner District Police said Sharif who was trained by the Taliban, was arrested by Police at Deewana Baba Police Post at 2 pm (PST) when he w
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Police arrested a 14-year-old would-be suicide bomber, Sharif, at Deewana Baba Police Post in Buner District. Buner District Police said Sharif who was trained by the Taliban, was arrested by Police at Deewana Baba Police Post at 2 pm (PST) when he was returning home from Karachi. Sharif had fled to Karachi during the military operation in Buner.
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January - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two suspected Taliban militants during Operation Rah-e-Rast at Qadir Banda Post near Gwalerai of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 3, according to Daily Times.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two suspected Taliban militants during Operation Rah-e-Rast at Qadir Banda Post near Gwalerai of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 3, according to Daily Times.
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January - 3 
SFs killed three militants during an encounter carried out in Shuza Algad near Sararogha. Four terrorists were also injured in the incident, while a cache of arms and ammunitions were recovered from them.
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SFs killed three militants during an encounter carried out in Shuza Algad near Sararogha. Four terrorists were also injured in the incident, while a cache of arms and ammunitions were recovered from them.
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January - 3 
SFs managed the release of three abducted persons and arrested 22 suspects during a joint cordon-and-search operation in Tap Takhti Khel near Jani Khel in South Waziristan.
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SFs managed the release of three abducted persons and arrested 22 suspects during a joint cordon-and-search operation in Tap Takhti Khel near Jani Khel in South Waziristan.
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January - 3 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed seven Taliban militants during operation in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 3, according to Daily Times. Meanwhile, the missiles fired by a suspected US drone kille
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed seven Taliban militants during operation in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 3, according to Daily Times. Meanwhile, the missiles fired by a suspected US drone killed five militants in Mosakki village, about 25 kilometres east of Miranshah. It was the third suspected US missile attack in the tribal District in less than a week.
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January - 3 
Three suspected militants were arrested during a search operation in Metari Narai near Mir Khoni and Khajuri.
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Three suspected militants were arrested during a search operation in Metari Narai near Mir Khoni and Khajuri.
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January - 3 
Troops defused and neutralised seven IEDs during a search operation in Kund Mela and Asman Manza areas near Kannigram of South Waziristan Agency.
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Troops defused and neutralised seven IEDs during a search operation in Kund Mela and Asman Manza areas near Kannigram of South Waziristan Agency.
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January - 3 
Two persons, including a policeman, were killed and another sustained serious injuries in a hand grenade blast in a shop near Al-Muslim Masjid in Muslim Town of Rawalpindi in the night of January 3, according to The News. Senior Superintendent of Pol
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Two persons, including a policeman, were killed and another sustained serious injuries in a hand grenade blast in a shop near Al-Muslim Masjid in Muslim Town of Rawalpindi in the night of January 3, according to The News. Senior Superintendent of Police (Operation) Yaseen Farooq said that the Police found the lever of the grenade and some pieces from the site of blast. The police said that the blast occurred at about 10:20 pm (PST) in a shop ‘Al-Ghaus Property Adviser’ located near Al-Muslim Masjid in Muslim Town when three people including constable of Sadiqabad Police Station, Asad Naseem, Raja Talat (owner of the shop) and Yasir were sitting in the shop. The Police said that constable Asad Naseem died on the spot while another person later succumbed to his injury during surgery.
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January - 3 
Two tribal elders were killed and another four injured when a remote controlled bomb exploded in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency. The tribal elders, Malik Zeerullah and Mujeebullah, were killed in Kasai area on their way to a local ba
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Two tribal elders were killed and another four injured when a remote controlled bomb exploded in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency. The tribal elders, Malik Zeerullah and Mujeebullah, were killed in Kasai area on their way to a local bazaar. The house of a militant commander was also destroyed in Mandal area.
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January - 3 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal warned that the state will not remain a mute-spectator if the Unified CPN Maoist tries to capture the State power, reports Kantipuronline. He said that it has been found that the Maoists are bent on state capture if
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal warned that the state will not remain a mute-spectator if the Unified CPN Maoist tries to capture the State power, reports Kantipuronline. He said that it has been found that the Maoists are bent on state capture if we listen to the party leaders’ statements or the party documents.
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January - 3 
The Constitutional Committee under the Constituent Assembly, scheduled to complete its first preliminary draft of the constitution January 3, failed to do so after leaders, including those from big three parties, declined to sign the draft, reports N
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The Constitutional Committee under the Constituent Assembly, scheduled to complete its first preliminary draft of the constitution January 3, failed to do so after leaders, including those from big three parties, declined to sign the draft, reports Nepal News. The draft was prepared after finalising the contentious issues through voting some days back. Leaders say alternative views were not incorporated into the draft. However, committee chairman Nilambar Acharya informed the members during its meeting that since the issues were finalised through voting, alternative views cannot be included.
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January - 3 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN Maoist) decided neither to support the seventh amendment bill of the interim constitution tabled by the government nor file an amendment proposal on it. An informal meeting of the party's parli
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN Maoist) decided neither to support the seventh amendment bill of the interim constitution tabled by the government nor file an amendment proposal on it. An informal meeting of the party's parliamentary board Sunday decided to stand against the bill saying the bill is meaningless as it does not reinstate defunct Vice President Parmananda Jha. A constitution amendment bill needs a two-third majority to be passed. A two-third majority in the parliament is not possible without the support of the Maoists.
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January - 3 
Times of India reports that an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, agent identified as Yunus Ansari, was arrested in Kathmandu in the night of January 3. He was reportedly a very close aide of international gan
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Times of India reports that an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, agent identified as Yunus Ansari, was arrested in Kathmandu in the night of January 3. He was reportedly a very close aide of international gangster Dawood Ibrahim and Counterfeit Indian Currency (CFIC) of over INR 2.5 million face values was recovered from his possession. Son of former Nepalese minister Saleem Mian Ansari, Yunus was based in Kathmandu. Nepalese Inspector General of Police Ramesh Thakuri has confirmed the arrest of Yunus. He told Times of India over phone that the network of CFIC will receive a setback after his arrest.
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January - 3 
Police arrested seven Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) while pasting posters at Mansha Bazar area and at Chhuter intersection in Rupsa-Moubhog area of Bagerhat District in the evening of January 3, reports Daily Star. According to Bagerhat Superintendent
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Police arrested seven Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) while pasting posters at Mansha Bazar area and at Chhuter intersection in Rupsa-Moubhog area of Bagerhat District in the evening of January 3, reports Daily Star. According to Bagerhat Superintendent of Police (SP) Mizanur Rahman, the arrestees identified themselves as the cadres of the newly formed underground outfit Biplobi Communist Party-Marxist-Leninist (BCP- Marxist-Leninist). Leaflets seized from them called for 'eliminating the class enemies' from the society, he added.
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January - 3 
Police on January 3 recovered a few posters of a Left Wing Extremist outfit from the wall of Chatmohar sub-district in Pabna District. Officer-in-charge (OC) of Chatmohar Police Station Sayed Shahid Alam said that the posters belonging to 'Purba Bang
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Police on January 3 recovered a few posters of a Left Wing Extremist outfit from the wall of Chatmohar sub-district in Pabna District. Officer-in-charge (OC) of Chatmohar Police Station Sayed Shahid Alam said that the posters belonging to 'Purba Banglar Sharbahara Party' called to stop crossfire by Police and asked the authorities for steps to stop Tipaimukh Dam.
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January - 3 
Police recovered two revolvers, four bullets and a knife from Thonthonia Poschimpara area of the Bogra District town in the morning of January 3, reports Daily Star. Separately, RAB recovered one foreign made rifle and three bullets at Chandpur Bazaa
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Police recovered two revolvers, four bullets and a knife from Thonthonia Poschimpara area of the Bogra District town in the morning of January 3, reports Daily Star. Separately, RAB recovered one foreign made rifle and three bullets at Chandpur Bazaar in Shailakupa sub district in Jhenidah District on January 2.
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January - 3 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members in separate drives in Shibganj sub-district of Chapai Nawabganj District recovered three firearms and bullets and arrested three illegal arms sellers in the night of January 3. RAB later handed them over to Police
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members in separate drives in Shibganj sub-district of Chapai Nawabganj District recovered three firearms and bullets and arrested three illegal arms sellers in the night of January 3. RAB later handed them over to Police. Two cases were filed under Arms Act.
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January - 3 
The Bangladeshi High Commissioner to India, Tariq A. Karim, in a recent letter to Bangladesh Government, said a possible backlash from ULFA and religious extremists in Bangladesh has made the mission’s compound in New Delhi extremely vulnerable, The
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The Bangladeshi High Commissioner to India, Tariq A. Karim, in a recent letter to Bangladesh Government, said a possible backlash from ULFA and religious extremists in Bangladesh has made the mission’s compound in New Delhi extremely vulnerable, The New Age, according to Assam Tribune. “These developments have meant that the High Commission and its personnel have become extremely vulnerable as targets for retaliatory attacks in India aimed at humiliating the government of Bangladesh,” The New Age quoted the letter as saying.
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January - 3 
Troops conducted search and clear operations in the Periyamadu, Piramanakankulam, Mullaitivu and Puthukuddiruppu areas of Wanni and recovered two human skeletons along with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) dog tags, two anti-tank mines, 27 an
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Troops conducted search and clear operations in the Periyamadu, Piramanakankulam, Mullaitivu and Puthukuddiruppu areas of Wanni and recovered two human skeletons along with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) dog tags, two anti-tank mines, 27 anti-personnel mines, 28 Arul bombs, four hand grenades, 1812 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 10 claymore mines, three Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one 85-mm mortar bomb, one 120-mm mortar bomb, three 60-mm mortar bombs, 85 suicide jackets without explosives, 20 LTTE pouches, 50 detonators, 250 grams of explosives, two primer packets, one Bangalore torpedo and three Outboard Motors on January 3, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 4 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Uritkhinbam Manglem Singh (32), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Sekmaijin Khunou area on January 4. Four live rounds of AK ammunitions were recovered from his possession. He joine
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Uritkhinbam Manglem Singh (32), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Sekmaijin Khunou area on January 4. Four live rounds of AK ammunitions were recovered from his possession. He joined the outfit in 2005 through one self styled ‘2nd lieutenant’ Likpa of ‘finance section’ of the outfit.
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January - 4 
A section official of the Manipur Minor Irrigation Department, G. Manisana Sharma, was abducted by suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militants from Thoubal District on January 4, according to Telegraph. The report adds that abduction
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A section official of the Manipur Minor Irrigation Department, G. Manisana Sharma, was abducted by suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militants from Thoubal District on January 4, according to Telegraph. The report adds that abduction was linked to extortion demands made by the group from either the Department or the official himself. The abducted official is from Thoubal district and posted at the Department’s head office in Lamphel of Imphal West District.
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January - 4 
An alert has been sounded in the Eastern and East Central Railway (ECR) zones after intelligence inputs suggested infiltration of Taliban-trained suicide squads into Bihar and in metropolises like Kolkata, official sources said on January 4, reports
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An alert has been sounded in the Eastern and East Central Railway (ECR) zones after intelligence inputs suggested infiltration of Taliban-trained suicide squads into Bihar and in metropolises like Kolkata, official sources said on January 4, reports Times of India. Senior divisional security commissioner of the Railway Protection Force of East Central Railway N.K. Sinha in a note to superintendents of railway Police in Bihar, informed of the inputs suggesting infiltration by suicide squads into Bihar and metropolitan cities including Kolkata, they said. The copies of the letter were available with superintendents of railway Police at Patna, Bhojpur, Buxar, Jehanabad, Nawada, Gaya, Nalanda, Lakhisarai, Jamui and Begusarai.
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January - 4 
An unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) at Bamundittari village under Mukalmua Police Station in Nalbari District on January 4, reports Assam Tribune.
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An unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) at Bamundittari village under Mukalmua Police Station in Nalbari District on January 4, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 4 
Bihar Police on January 4 denied the media reports of Taliban and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists infiltration into the State from Nepal side, reports Times of India. Additional Director General (ADG) (headquarters) U.S. Dutt wondered where from the
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Bihar Police on January 4 denied the media reports of Taliban and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists infiltration into the State from Nepal side, reports Times of India. Additional Director General (ADG) (headquarters) U.S. Dutt wondered where from the media got such information. "There is no such indication from the Central intelligence agency either," he said. He said that a man was killed in Nepal side across Araria District and the killers are suspected to have entered Bihar. Apparently this led to speculations about terrorists moving in Bihar, Dutt added. As for the threat to Indian Railways, meanwhile, sources said an ADG-rank police officer in Kerala received an anonymous call recently. The caller identified himself as Bashir and said trains and railway properties would be targeted. The caller did not give any specific details about the location of the target. As a precautionary measure, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) circulated a nationwide warning to the Railway Police.
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January - 4 
IANS reports that the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has cut down iron ore transportation by 35 percent daily since January 1 as railway authorities have cancelled movement of goods trains during the night due to a shutdown call by t
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IANS reports that the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has cut down iron ore transportation by 35 percent daily since January 1 as railway authorities have cancelled movement of goods trains during the night due to a shutdown call by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, a company official said on January 4. The disruption of rail services between NMDC’s Bailadila mining facilities in Dantewada District, some 380 kilometres from state capital Raipur, and Andhra Pradesh’s port city Visakhapatnam has hit ore supplies to several domestic steel majors, including Essar Steel and Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. “Some 35 percent of total daily dispatches of 56,000 tonnes from Kirandul and Bacheli mining facilities has been hit as rail rakes are not available since January 1 night,” NMDC general manger Subimal Bose told IANS. Maoists are highly active in and around NMDC’s mining facilities in Dantewada District, the report added.
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January - 4 
Illegal firearms were recovered from a BSNL telephone exchange in Tiljala on the eastern fringe of Kolkata late in the night of January 4. Acting on a tip-off, a special team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided the exchange and seiz
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Illegal firearms were recovered from a BSNL telephone exchange in Tiljala on the eastern fringe of Kolkata late in the night of January 4. Acting on a tip-off, a special team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided the exchange and seized seven rifles. The exchange was later sealed on January 5. "Four security guards, belonging to a private security agency, have been arrested," said Annuj Sharma, Special Inspector General of CID. According to a senior CID officer, the guards — Golam Ambia Sheikh, Sheikh Jahangir, Bapi Sheikh and Abdul Hossain Sheikh — are residents of Burdwan District. The security agency — Inter-State Security Agency — had started operating a few months ago at Garfa in south Kolkata. According to CID sources, Golam Ambia Sheikh is the kingpin of the racket. The accused used to sell illegal arms at the rate of INR 35,000 to 40,000. "The accused used to have fake licences prepared in Nagaland, Bhagalpur [Bihar] and Patna. After forging licences, they purchased firearms from the city and stored them in the BSNL exchange offices," an officer said. "The accused were produced in the Alipore court today. As per initial investigation, it seems the four are from the same family. They may have links with Maoists," an officer said. The incident has prompted the CID to crack down on private security agencies in Kolkata. "We have information that several of them deal in illegal arms," said a senior officer.
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January - 4 
In the State, a 52-year-old schoolteacher, Lilabati Basumatary, was shot dead by suspected cadres belonging to pro-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Harisingha Deolguri in the Udalguri District. Lilabati is the elde
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In the State, a 52-year-old schoolteacher, Lilabati Basumatary, was shot dead by suspected cadres belonging to pro-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Harisingha Deolguri in the Udalguri District. Lilabati is the elder sister of Ranjan Daimary, who is leading the anti-talk faction of the NDFB.
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January - 4 
In the State, two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the 11 Field Regiment of the Red Sheild Division at Fulertal under Lakhipur Police Station on an unspecified date. They were identified as Ch. Surajit Singh
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In the State, two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the 11 Field Regiment of the Red Sheild Division at Fulertal under Lakhipur Police Station on an unspecified date. They were identified as Ch. Surajit Singh (26) and M. Pandit Singh (21) of Tarakoon Sangbia under Moirang police station of Bishanpur District in Manipur. Two cellular phones of Assam and Manipur network were recovered from their possession. Both of them were later handed over to Lakhipur Police and were subsequently produced before the CJM Court at Silchar in Cachar District January 4.
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January - 4 
Press Trust of India reports that ‘publicity secretary’ of the Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF) Razak Dera on January 4 said that that they were open for immediate peace talks with the Centre but demanded that Union Home Minister should
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Press Trust of India reports that ‘publicity secretary’ of the Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF) Razak Dera on January 4 said that that they were open for immediate peace talks with the Centre but demanded that Union Home Minister should be present in that talk. He said that the outfit's cadres, who were for a separate Karbi State, would not surrender but only deposit their arms.
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January - 4 
Telegraph reports that unidentified militants opened fire on a Police convoy, killing a Constable and injuring two others, including a Sub-Inspector, near Impui Basti on the Haflong-Mahur road in the North Cachar Hills District on January 4. Two sibl
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Telegraph reports that unidentified militants opened fire on a Police convoy, killing a Constable and injuring two others, including a Sub-Inspector, near Impui Basti on the Haflong-Mahur road in the North Cachar Hills District on January 4. Two siblings, one of them a 10-year-old girl, also died in the ambush after they were caught in the cross-fire as the Security Forces retaliated after the gunmen, hiding in the foliage on both sides of the road, opened fire on the two-vehicle Assam Police convoy. The militants, however, managed to escape from the ambush site.
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January - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is recruiting hundreds of children in an effort to strengthen their influence in the heartlands of India, according to NDTV. They target 10 to 15 year olds from poor families. Children are often recrui
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is recruiting hundreds of children in an effort to strengthen their influence in the heartlands of India, according to NDTV. They target 10 to 15 year olds from poor families. Children are often recruited by force. Experts said these recruitment drives are happening in bordering areas of eastern and central Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh and Orissa States. "Maoists have a separate department to recruit children. They say it is baal (children) militia. It is very operational in bordering areas of Orissa-Jharkhand and Orissa-Chhattisgarh. Their job is only to recruit children to train them and brainwash them," experts said.
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January - 4 
The dead body of a CPI-Marxist supporter Shankar was recovered from Burishol on January 4, Indian Express reports.
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The dead body of a CPI-Marxist supporter Shankar was recovered from Burishol on January 4, Indian Express reports.
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January - 4 
The State Government had demanded deployment of seven battalions of para-military forces in the State in view of the recent spurt in the attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Districts adjoining Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
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The State Government had demanded deployment of seven battalions of para-military forces in the State in view of the recent spurt in the attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Districts adjoining Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. Besides, it had also demanded a special grant of INR 1,000 crore.
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January - 4 
The West Bengal Police is set to strike at the Maoists once again. Director General of Police Bhupinder Singh has gone to Lalgarh to assess the situation. “Something is being planned but we cannot divulge any information,” the DGP told Indian Expres
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The West Bengal Police is set to strike at the Maoists once again. Director General of Police Bhupinder Singh has gone to Lalgarh to assess the situation. “Something is being planned but we cannot divulge any information,” the DGP told Indian Express.
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January - 4 
Three People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, including two women, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Sendra on January 4. They were identified as Wanglembam Inao alias Khomei Meitei (28), Salam alias Shamo Devi (45) and Oi
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Three People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, including two women, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Sendra on January 4. They were identified as Wanglembam Inao alias Khomei Meitei (28), Salam alias Shamo Devi (45) and Oinam Premila Devi (39). One 9-mm pistol with 3 live ammunitions, 10 blank letter head of Omar Qazi faction of the PULF and four rubber stamp seals of the PULF were recovered from their possession.
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January - 4 
Two cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman faction of the Military Council faction of the KCP, including a woman, were arrested by the Bishnupur District Police during a search operation at Phubala on January 4, according to Sangai Express. They were id
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Two cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman faction of the Military Council faction of the KCP, including a woman, were arrested by the Bishnupur District Police during a search operation at Phubala on January 4, according to Sangai Express. They were identified as Phairembam Mamita Devi (24) and Laishram Isokanta (47).
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January - 4 
Two suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres were shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Karongthel Makha near Heirok Litan Makhong on January 4, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Two suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres were shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Karongthel Makha near Heirok Litan Makhong on January 4, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK series rifle along with two magazines, one 9-mm pistol along with one magazine, one .36 hand grenade, 22 live ammunitions of AK ammunitions, 6 live ammunitions of 9-mm and one demand letter of the PULF were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 4 
Two valuable utility vehicles belonging to a contractor were set ablaze suspectedly by cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, in the Khunti District of Jharkhand in the night of January 4, The
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Two valuable utility vehicles belonging to a contractor were set ablaze suspectedly by cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, in the Khunti District of Jharkhand in the night of January 4, The Hindu reported. The PLFI had demanded ransom from the contractor engaged in road construction under the Prime Minister’s Sadak Yojna scheme but their demand remained unfulfilled so far, police said on January 5.
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January - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised two militant hideouts on January 4, killing seven Taliban militants and arresting two others in Operation Sherdil (Lion Heart) in the Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), according to Daily Ti
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised two militant hideouts on January 4, killing seven Taliban militants and arresting two others in Operation Sherdil (Lion Heart) in the Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), according to Daily Times. The sources said that the SFs targeted hideouts of Taliban in the Jani Shah area of Mamoond tehsil (revenue division), killing four militants. Another three terrorists were killed in Laywai area as the bomb they were busy manufacturing exploded in their hands. The SFs also arrested two militants in Khar and Laghrai area.
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January - 4 
The investigation team, investigating the Ashura blast in Karachi, reports on January 4 that the blast was not suicide attack, according to The News. The bomb was planted inside a box that had the portrait of a killed leader of a banned religious out
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The investigation team, investigating the Ashura blast in Karachi, reports on January 4 that the blast was not suicide attack, according to The News. The bomb was planted inside a box that had the portrait of a killed leader of a banned religious outfit. On January 4 afternoon, Interior Minister Rehman Malik also confirmed the fact that the Ashura blast was not a suicide attack. He said that a complete report will be submitted within two to three days.
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January - 4 
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants set ablaze an entire village in Feroze Khel area of Lower Orakzai in Orakzai Agency. According to officials, TTP militants raided the village of Tori Mela and set ablaze 63 houses that had been lying vaca
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The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants set ablaze an entire village in Feroze Khel area of Lower Orakzai in Orakzai Agency. According to officials, TTP militants raided the village of Tori Mela and set ablaze 63 houses that had been lying vacant for about a month because most tribesmen had moved to other areas, leaving behind one or two members of their families to take care of their belongings. The TTP militants asked these people to leave their houses and then set out on the arson spree. Local people said the TTP had ‘punished’ tribesmen because of their refusal to stay on in the village and support them in their fight against SFs. The families had moved to Hangu and Kohat, fearing that the TTP might use them as human shields and to protect themselves during shellings and bombings by helicopter gunships and planes.
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January - 4 
Two volunteers of peace committee were killed and as many sustained injuries during a clash with militants in Baizai sub-division in Mohmand Agency on January 4. The official sources said a group of militants attacked the positions of volunteers of a
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Two volunteers of peace committee were killed and as many sustained injuries during a clash with militants in Baizai sub-division in Mohmand Agency on January 4. The official sources said a group of militants attacked the positions of volunteers of a local peace committee with rocket launchers and mortar guns in the remote Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) near Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The volunteers promptly returned the fire that continued for an hour. Two volunteers, the sources added, were killed and two others sustained injuries in the clash.
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January - 4 
Kantipuronline reports that speaking at the ongoing central committee (CC) meeting at the party headquarters in Koteshwor on January 4, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) CC members said that federalism should be discuss
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Kantipuronline reports that speaking at the ongoing central committee (CC) meeting at the party headquarters in Koteshwor on January 4, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) CC members said that federalism should be discussed in detail as it is a very sensitive subject. Maoist spokesperson Dinanath Sharma said that the party could rethink its earlier decision to announce the autonomous states by holding discussion with other political parties. “Our party is ready to reconsider about the autonomous states being based on ethnicity, sex, region and geograpghy,” said Sharma.
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January - 4 
Police on January 4 arrested 'operation commander' of Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) from Dumuria sub-district of Bagerhat District, reports Daily Star. Police said, arrestee Pratap Biswas, who went into hiding since January 2007 Dumuria last week fro
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Police on January 4 arrested 'operation commander' of Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) from Dumuria sub-district of Bagerhat District, reports Daily Star. Police said, arrestee Pratap Biswas, who went into hiding since January 2007 Dumuria last week from India. Younger brother of BCP founder Shailen Biswas, Pratap was wanted in several criminal cases including six murders, Police said.
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January - 4 
Three Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) including an ‘operation commander’ were arrested in two separate incidents in Bagerhat and Natore Districts, reports Daily Star. Police arrested two Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadres along with their party
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Three Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) including an ‘operation commander’ were arrested in two separate incidents in Bagerhat and Natore Districts, reports Daily Star. Police arrested two Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) cadres along with their party posters in Manasa Bazaar area of Fakirhat sub district in Bagerhat District on January 4. The arrestees — Kazi Ibrahim, and Chengis Das in their posters urged people to join their party with a pledge to kill their 'class enemies' and sought financial help for strengthening their party activities.
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January - 4 
Daily News reported that the Vavuniya Police Crime Unit unearthed a large haul of arms and explosives, including slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran’s personal rifle together along with body armour in Wellamull
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Daily News reported that the Vavuniya Police Crime Unit unearthed a large haul of arms and explosives, including slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran’s personal rifle together along with body armour in Wellamullivaikkal on January 4. Senior Deputy Inspector General (North) Nimal Lewke said on information gathered from one of the personal bodyguards of the slain LTTE leader, a special team from the Vavuniya Police recovered over 2,000 kilograms of high explosives and Prabhakaran’s personal rifle. "They uncovered an M-16A2 with a grenade launcher along with a body armour that was believed to be used by the LTTE leader. The body armour was specially tailored for the LTTE leader", Lewke told the Daily News. The arms and explosives were carefully concealed and buried in the Wellamullivaikkal jungle. Police recovered two boat engines, a 40 horse power engine, 18 Arul bombs, 2,000 kilograms of RDX explosives, 88 suicide kits, two claymore mines, 17 of 60-mm mortar bombs, two weapon chargers, 20 pouches, 122 full switches, ten of 60-mm artillery shell chargers, 50 detonators, 2,500 of 7.62 ammunition, 250 grams gun powder, a torpedo, 25 anti-personnel mines, 25 artillery boosters, 46 artillery fuses, a disposable RPG weapon, 15 hand grenades, 16 of 14.5 weapon barrels, two automatic shot guns, 50 claymore stands, a large quantity of dead code wire, 20 remote control switches and eight suicide kit switches.
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January - 4 
Seeking the support of TNA at the upcoming presidential elections, Fonseka has offered to grant amnesty to all the detained LTTE cadres if he is elected. He pledged in a proposal submitted to the TNA that he would take measures to offer amnesty to al
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Seeking the support of TNA at the upcoming presidential elections, Fonseka has offered to grant amnesty to all the detained LTTE cadres if he is elected. He pledged in a proposal submitted to the TNA that he would take measures to offer amnesty to all LTTE cadres in detention if he becomes President. In the proposal titled "Immediate Relief Measures for war affected persons" Fonseka says the LTTE cadres will either be charged or released within one month. The proposal also calls for dismantling the high security zones in the country and remove the emergency rule that is in force now. The proposal also says that he will dismantle all para-military cadres and armed groups. General Fonseka has submitted the proposal to the TNA leader R. Sampanthan on January 4.
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January - 4 
Sri Lanka Army’s de-mining Field Engineer troops till January 4, since the year 2002, cleared a total land extent of 450.41 square kilometres (450,402,744 square metres) of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) buried explosive devices, anti-person
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Sri Lanka Army’s de-mining Field Engineer troops till January 4, since the year 2002, cleared a total land extent of 450.41 square kilometres (450,402,744 square metres) of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) buried explosive devices, anti-personnel and anti-tank mines and Un-Exploded Ordnance (UXOs) from northern and eastern Districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya, Batticaloa and Trincomalee, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 4 
Sri Lanka Army’s de-mining Field Engineer troops till January 4, since the year 2002, cleared a total land extent of 450.41 square kilometres (450,402,744 square metres) of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) buried explosive devices, anti-person
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Sri Lanka Army’s de-mining Field Engineer troops till January 4, since the year 2002, cleared a total land extent of 450.41 square kilometres (450,402,744 square metres) of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) buried explosive devices, anti-personnel and anti-tank mines and Un-Exploded Ordnance (UXOs) from northern and eastern Districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya, Batticaloa and Trincomalee, reported Sri Lanka Army. In addition, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are separately engaged in de-mining work in the same Districts. The extent of area de-mined by those NGO de-miners has not been included in the geographical extent figure as given above. Troops clearing 4,843,040 square metres area in the Jaffna District unearthed 3,351 Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs), 128 UXOs and two anti-tank mines since the beginning of the year 2002. In Mannar, the troops collected 9,099 APMs, 3,264 UXOs and 13 anti-tank mines from an area of 69,596,113 square metres. Troops in Mullaitivu clearing a 162,840 square metres collected 216 APMs and 51 UXOs during their de-mining work. Similarly, de-mining work in the Kilinochchi District unearthed 17 APMs and 21 UXOs while clearing an area of 6,167,788 square metres. A total of 1,059 APMs and five UXOs were among the recoveries made in the Vavuniya District. Engineer troops covered 403,290 square metres area in extent during their work in Vavuniya. In the eastern Batticaloa District, troops covering an area of 269,160,424 square metre unearthed 13,352 UXOs during 2002-2009, the biggest quantity of LTTE UXOs so far recovered from one District by Army Engineers. Troops collected 1,617 APMs and 173 UXOs from areas in the Trincomalee District during the seven-year period (2002-2009) under reference. The area thus de-mined in Trincomalee stands at 100,069,249 square metres. At present, troops are continuing their de-mining work in Vedithalattivu (Mannar), Mankulam (Kilinochchi) and Thunukkai-Amathipuram (Mullaitivu) areas. Initial surveys have confirmed that about 600 square kilometres area still remains to be cleared of mines and UXOs.
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January - 4 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) decided to support the Opposition consensus presidential nominee General (retired) Sarath Fonseka, an announcement by United National Party (UNP) which is leading the alliance in support of the General, reports The H
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) decided to support the Opposition consensus presidential nominee General (retired) Sarath Fonseka, an announcement by United National Party (UNP) which is leading the alliance in support of the General, reports The Hindu. It came within hours of the Fonseka, in a bid to get the support of Tamil voters, on January 4 handing over to TNA leader R. Sampanthan a document pledging to address their concerns on the nearly three lakh war displaced. The document handed over to the TNA by the Fonseka among others commits Fonseka to lift the state of emergency (in vogue since August 2005) in the country at the earliest, release all the persons who are in detention without any evidence within one month of coming to power and grant general amnesty to those who were engaged in war activities and help in their rehabilitation. While indications were that a majority in the TNA would back Fonseka in the January 26 poll, there had been no formal word till now from the TNA on their interactions with the former Army chief. TNA, an alliance of militant-turned-political groups stitched together by LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2001, has had its share of problems after the military defeat of the LTTE in the Eelam War IV (July 2006 to May 2009). In fact, one of the senior parliamentarians from the alliance, K. Sivajilingam is contesting the presidential poll as an independent candidate. At least one TNA parliamentarian has extended support to ruling front’s candidate President Mahinda Rajapakse. For several weeks now, the TNA leaders had been negotiating separately with the President on the conditions under which they could consider endorsing his effort to secure a second term.
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January - 5 
A 65 year old person, Debeswar Barman, was killed and his 13-year old son, Nirmal, was wounded when a bomb was exploded by suspected militants at their residence in Gakulkata village of Kokrajhar District along the Assam-West Bengal border on January
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A 65 year old person, Debeswar Barman, was killed and his 13-year old son, Nirmal, was wounded when a bomb was exploded by suspected militants at their residence in Gakulkata village of Kokrajhar District along the Assam-West Bengal border on January 5, according to Telegraph.
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January - 5 
A cadre belonging to Umar Farrooq faction of the PULF, identified as Abdul Salem (25), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Ward No. 5 at Moreh in Chandel District on January 5. He was handed over to Imphal West District Police.
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A cadre belonging to Umar Farrooq faction of the PULF, identified as Abdul Salem (25), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Ward No. 5 at Moreh in Chandel District on January 5. He was handed over to Imphal West District Police.
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January - 5 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Wungrei Chan (42), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from his residence at Upper Leishan in Ukhrul District on January 5. One country made Air Pistol, four .38 ammunitions
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Wungrei Chan (42), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from his residence at Upper Leishan in Ukhrul District on January 5. One country made Air Pistol, four .38 ammunitions, one AK-47 round, one M-16 round, one Chinese grenade, three unidentified rounds, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making material with 500 grams of explosive powder, two barrels with chamber, eight long barrels, 10 pistol barrels, two chambers, one x 303 magazine, one country made pistol, three wooden butts, weapon making tools, stamp steel letter A to Z and stamp steel 0 to 9 were recovered from his possession.
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January - 5 
A NDFB cadre, Bipul Boro, was arrested by troops of 65 Field Regiment of the Red Horns Division of the Army when he was travelling in a passenger bus near Namkhola in Darrang District on January 5. He belonged to Bamunjhar village near Andherighat un
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A NDFB cadre, Bipul Boro, was arrested by troops of 65 Field Regiment of the Red Horns Division of the Army when he was travelling in a passenger bus near Namkhola in Darrang District on January 5. He belonged to Bamunjhar village near Andherighat under Khairabari Police Station. He was involved in various anti-national activities sponsored by the ‘3rd battalion’ of the NDFB led by Ranjan Daimary alias D. Nabla.
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January - 5 
A trooper of the 7th Manipur Rifles, identified as Kh. Debanta (25), was wounded when a Chinese made hand-grenade lobbed by suspected militants exploded at the residence of ex-Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition in the Manipur Legislative Ass
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A trooper of the 7th Manipur Rifles, identified as Kh. Debanta (25), was wounded when a Chinese made hand-grenade lobbed by suspected militants exploded at the residence of ex-Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Radhabinod Koijam, at Thangmeiband in Imphal West District.
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January - 5 
Another cadre of the outfit, identified as Oinam Sanatomba (49), was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and personnel of 16th Maratha Light Infantry from Moirang Kokilbon Leikai on January 5.
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Another cadre of the outfit, identified as Oinam Sanatomba (49), was arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and personnel of 16th Maratha Light Infantry from Moirang Kokilbon Leikai on January 5.
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January - 5 
PTI reports that a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant has been arrested at a check post at Cumbum near Theni in Kerala after his passport and identity cards were found to be forged. Police said Siridharan (32) and his friend,
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PTI reports that a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant has been arrested at a check post at Cumbum near Theni in Kerala after his passport and identity cards were found to be forged. Police said Siridharan (32) and his friend, a registered refugee of the Mandapam camp, were on their way back from the Sabarimala temple in Kerala on January 4 when they were stopped for a routine check. Police grew suspicious when they heard his Sri Lankan Tamil accent and asked for his identity card which was found to be false. A check of his passport also revealed that it was forged. They said the suspect had received military training prior to 1992 and had stayed at Velvattithurai in Jaffna Peninsula.
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January - 5 
The Border Security Force (BSF) is likely to set up a battalion headquarters in Orissa, reports Express Buzz. The BSF additional director-general P. K. Mishra discussed the issue with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the Secretariat on January 5 (tod
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The Border Security Force (BSF) is likely to set up a battalion headquarters in Orissa, reports Express Buzz. The BSF additional director-general P. K. Mishra discussed the issue with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the Secretariat on January 5 (today). Sources said that though BSF had sought 85 acres of land for this purpose, the State Government has agreed to provide 43 acres of Government land near Khurda in the first phase. The Centre had agreed to the suggestion from the State Government to set up a battalion headquarters of the BSF in Orissa after repeated demands from the Chief Minister. Official sources maintained that the BSF presence will help the State Government in different ways including putting a brake on the growing activities of the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs).
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January - 5 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal civilian on suspicion of him acting as a Police informer in the Dantewada District on January 6. "Civilian Kunjam Muya of village Jaggawaram who was abducted by rebels Tuesday [J
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal civilian on suspicion of him acting as a Police informer in the Dantewada District on January 6. "Civilian Kunjam Muya of village Jaggawaram who was abducted by rebels Tuesday [January 5], was found dead at a roadside in village Mariaguda," Amresh Mishra, District Superintendent of Police, Dantewada, told IANS, adding he was killed on charges of spying for Police
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January - 5 
The Hindu reported that Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after an encounter in the Kachwar village of Rohtas District in the night of January 5. Acting on a tip-off, Police cordoned off an area at Kachwar where
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The Hindu reported that Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after an encounter in the Kachwar village of Rohtas District in the night of January 5. Acting on a tip-off, Police cordoned off an area at Kachwar where the extremists had assembled to plan a crime, they said. On seeing the Policemen, the Maoists fired leading to the encounter, in which both the sides exchanged few rounds of fire. 11 detonators, two kg of fuse wire, naxal literature besides a medical kit were recovered from the incident site, Police said. Meanwhile, IANS on January 6 quoted Rohtas Superintendent of Police Vikas Vaibhav as saying, "Fourteen suspected Maoists were arrested by a police team from Kachwar village."
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January - 5 
The Maoists blew up railway tracks near Mohammadpur station in Palamu District disrupting train services between Garhwa Road and Sone Nagar stations, reported Telegraph. A goods train was also derailed in the incident. The CPI-Maoist had called for a
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The Maoists blew up railway tracks near Mohammadpur station in Palamu District disrupting train services between Garhwa Road and Sone Nagar stations, reported Telegraph. A goods train was also derailed in the incident. The CPI-Maoist had called for a 24-hour bandh (general shut down) in Palamau commissionary on January 5 to protest against the alleged custody death of Rajendra Yadav, a resident of Tiladi village in Chattarpur. The bandh affected life in three districts— Latehar, Garhwa and Palamau.
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January - 5 
The North Cachar Hills District Police on January 5 confirmed that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) had carried out January 4 ambush on a Police convoy to avenge the killing of two of its cadres near Haflong in December 2009,
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The North Cachar Hills District Police on January 5 confirmed that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) had carried out January 4 ambush on a Police convoy to avenge the killing of two of its cadres near Haflong in December 2009, according to Telegraph. A constable of the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police and two siblings were killed in the attack near Mahur town. A senior Police Official said intelligence inputs had confirmed that the ambush was the handiwork of NSCN-K militants, who had now made Mahur, 40 kilometres away from the District headquarters, Haflong, one of their strong holds in North Cachar Hills.
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January - 5 
The office of the Jorhat basin manager of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission received an extortion note demanding of INR five million from the ‘finance secretary’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) outfit recently, acc
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The office of the Jorhat basin manager of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission received an extortion note demanding of INR five million from the ‘finance secretary’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) outfit recently, according to Sentinel. In the extortion note, the outfit ‘served’ December 29, 2009 as deadline for paying the money.
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January - 5 
Times of India quoted Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram as saying on January 5 that the extremists would be happy if political parties failed to hammer out a solution on Telangana. Appealing to Andhra Pradesh leaders at the all-party meeting on Tela
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Times of India quoted Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram as saying on January 5 that the extremists would be happy if political parties failed to hammer out a solution on Telangana. Appealing to Andhra Pradesh leaders at the all-party meeting on Telangana to "show accommodation and goodwill and help the Centre find a solution", Chidambaram said, "I wish to caution all political parties that there are forces waiting on the wings who ridicule the parliamentary form of democracy and who would be happy if we collectively fail to find answers to the issues that concern us." Without identifying Maoists as such "forces" in his opening statement, Chidambaram said, "We should not give any room for these forces to gain strength or credence." Emphasising that law and order must be maintained in the state, he said, "While we deliberate on these issues and take forward the process of consultations, we must recognise the fundamental importance of restoring normalcy in Andhra Pradesh. There must be a halt to agitations and bandhs."
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January - 5 
Two Maoists were arrested from Tirilpiri village under Bundu Police Station area, about 40 kilometres from Ranchi, on January 5. The Police recovered explosives, woollen clothes and Police uniforms from a cave in Raghoi Hill on the basis of informati
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Two Maoists were arrested from Tirilpiri village under Bundu Police Station area, about 40 kilometres from Ranchi, on January 5. The Police recovered explosives, woollen clothes and Police uniforms from a cave in Raghoi Hill on the basis of information provided by the arrestees, a legal cell in-charge Kalicharan Munda and fellow cadres Krishna Mahto. Speaking to the media, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar said Munda was responsible for killing four persons, including a minor girl, on August 28, 2009 at Bundu. "But Munda’s main job was to keep track of cases pending against extremists in different courts. He looked after the cases of rebels detained in Ranchi, Khunti and Chaibasa jails. It was he who decided how much was to be paid as legal expenses for each rebel in jail," Kumar said. Munda also supplied explosives, clothes and provisions to Maoist squads operating in the forests. The SSP said Munda was constantly in touch with the brother of Kundan Pahan, the custodian of levy collected from different sources. In order to protect his identity, Munda associated himself with a frontal organisation of the Maoists, Krantikari Kisan Committee (KKC), and regularly visited Ranchi, while Mahto used to collect levy from tractor drivers carrying sand from riverbanks.
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January - 5 
A trooper was killed and two others sustained injuries in a rocket attack in the Tabi Sar area of Razmak in South Waziristan Agency where Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) is being carried out, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
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A trooper was killed and two others sustained injuries in a rocket attack in the Tabi Sar area of Razmak in South Waziristan Agency where Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) is being carried out, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
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January - 5 
An Ahmadi leader Muhammad Yousaf (70) was shot dead allegedly for seeking Police protection against sectarian zealots in Ferozewala Police Station area of Karachi on January 5, according to Daily Times. The family of Muhammad Yousaf, leader of the Ah
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An Ahmadi leader Muhammad Yousaf (70) was shot dead allegedly for seeking Police protection against sectarian zealots in Ferozewala Police Station area of Karachi on January 5, according to Daily Times. The family of Muhammad Yousaf, leader of the Ahmadi community in Ferozewala, alleged that unidentified persons killed him for demanding Police to stop them from creating religious strife in the area. Fatehul Deen, the son of the deceased, said that two unidentified persons on a motorbike opened fire at his father around 8 am (PST) when he was sitting at his general store, where he (Fateh) and his brother were also present. He said his father died instantly while he and his brother narrowly escaped the attack. Ferozewala Police Station House Officer (SHO) Muhammad Munir said that Police had registered the first information report (FIR) against unidentified persons for Yousaf’s murder.
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January - 5 
Four suspected militants surrendered at Watakai near Mingora and Sakhra
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Four suspected militants surrendered at Watakai near Mingora and Sakhra
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January - 5 
In the same Agency, the SFs conducted search and clearance operations Tara Tizha near Makeen, clearing a number of militant’s compounds and recovering ammunitions.
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In the same Agency, the SFs conducted search and clearance operations Tara Tizha near Makeen, clearing a number of militant’s compounds and recovering ammunitions.
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January - 5 
Militants fired rockets at a checkpost near Spin Mela. The attack was retaliated by the SFs.
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Militants fired rockets at a checkpost near Spin Mela. The attack was retaliated by the SFs.
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January - 5 
One person, identified as Sajid (25), who had sustained injuries in the Ashura procession on M.A. Jinnah Road in Karachi on December 28, 2009, passed away at the hospital on January 5. This brings the death toll of blast victims to 45.
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One person, identified as Sajid (25), who had sustained injuries in the Ashura procession on M.A. Jinnah Road in Karachi on December 28, 2009, passed away at the hospital on January 5. This brings the death toll of blast victims to 45.
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January - 5 
Police arrested four suspected persons from Swabi District and recovered a cache of explosives from their possession. Swabi Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Imran Shahid said 700 kilogrammes of explosives and over 5,000 safety fuse wires were seized,
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Police arrested four suspected persons from Swabi District and recovered a cache of explosives from their possession. Swabi Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Imran Shahid said 700 kilogrammes of explosives and over 5,000 safety fuse wires were seized, which were hidden in a vehicle coming from Punjab. The driver of the vehicle, Allah Ditta who belonged to Sargodha, Zahirullah, Abdullah Shah and Syed Tariq Shah have been taken into custody for interrogation.
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January - 5 
Salarzai Qaumi Lashkar (a local tribal militia) and political authorities defused a remote-controlled bomb, weighed around 10 kilogrammes, planted by a roadside in the Raghghan area of Khar. The explosives weighed around 10 kilogrammes.
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Salarzai Qaumi Lashkar (a local tribal militia) and political authorities defused a remote-controlled bomb, weighed around 10 kilogrammes, planted by a roadside in the Raghghan area of Khar. The explosives weighed around 10 kilogrammes.
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January - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) and militants exchanged heavy fire after the latter attacked a Mohmand Rifles camp with rockets and mortars in Mamad Gat area in Mohmand Agency in the evening. Official sources said that militants fired several rockets and morta
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Security Forces (SFs) and militants exchanged heavy fire after the latter attacked a Mohmand Rifles camp with rockets and mortars in Mamad Gat area in Mohmand Agency in the evening. Official sources said that militants fired several rockets and mortars on the camp in Mamad Gat area. The SFs, the sources said, also targeted suspected hideouts of militants in different areas from the Mamad Gat camp and Ghallanai headquarters after the attack.
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January - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 5 said they flushed out most of the militants from the Mohmand tribal region of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), according to Dawn. "Mohmand is a big agency and up till now 80 per cent of
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 5 said they flushed out most of the militants from the Mohmand tribal region of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), according to Dawn. "Mohmand is a big agency and up till now 80 per cent of the area has been cleared," commander of the Mohmand Operation, Colonel Saifullah, said. He said operations near the Afghanistan border were necessary as militants take refuge in the region. Around 350 militants were killed while 300 others were severely injured, he added. Regarding the SFs causalities, he said around 65 soldiers had been martyred in 2008 and 2009. He said resistance was still being faced in the Safi tehsil (revenue unit) and Khwazai tehsil but now the SFs were shifting towards the next phase that entailed bringing stability to the area. He rubbished off reports of NATO penetrating Mohmand and other tribal areas and said Pakistan’s borders were being tightly guarded. Colonel Saifullah did not give any tentative date for wrapping up the operation but said the army wants to wind it up as soon as possible. Due to normalisation of the situation, schools and some bazaars had opened in the cleared areas and Government offices also started their operations.
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January - 5 
SFs conducted search and clearance operations in Luni and arrested three suspected militants. They also cleared various compounds in Upper Kaniguram and Tatai Langar Khel near Ladha area of South Waziristan and recovered a large cache of arms.
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SFs conducted search and clearance operations in Luni and arrested three suspected militants. They also cleared various compounds in Upper Kaniguram and Tatai Langar Khel near Ladha area of South Waziristan and recovered a large cache of arms.
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January - 5 
SFs demolished the houses of two militants in the Samai area in Kabal tehsil (revenue unit).
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SFs demolished the houses of two militants in the Samai area in Kabal tehsil (revenue unit).
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January - 5 
The militants blew up six shrines in the Khwa village of Stori Khel area of lower Orakzai Agency, reports Dawn. The militants also blew up six other shrines of Stori Khel. The Stori Khel tribe has been fighting the Taliban militants for over a month
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The militants blew up six shrines in the Khwa village of Stori Khel area of lower Orakzai Agency, reports Dawn. The militants also blew up six other shrines of Stori Khel. The Stori Khel tribe has been fighting the Taliban militants for over a month to keep them away from their area.
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January - 5 
The Rockets targeted the Balochistan Governor House and provincial Civil Hospital in Quetta, injuring one person, in the night of January 5, according to The News. Police said one rocket, which landed on the lawn of the Governor House, failed to expl
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The Rockets targeted the Balochistan Governor House and provincial Civil Hospital in Quetta, injuring one person, in the night of January 5, according to The News. Police said one rocket, which landed on the lawn of the Governor House, failed to explode. The rocket had been fired from an unknown location. The bomb disposal squad defused the rocket. The Police said another rocket fired from an unknown place hit the wall of the Civil Hospital. Its splinters hit and injured one person. The rocket exploded with a big bang, smashing windowpanes of some wards of the hospital.
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January - 5 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed three Taliban militants in the continuing Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) at Mora Kandao in Swat District of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 5, according to Daily Times. Inter-Services Public
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed three Taliban militants in the continuing Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) at Mora Kandao in Swat District of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 5, according to Daily Times. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that one trooper was also injured in the clash.
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January - 5 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed three Taliban militants in the continuing Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) when they tried to attack SFs at the Pungai checkpost in South Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 5,
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed three Taliban militants in the continuing Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) when they tried to attack SFs at the Pungai checkpost in South Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 5, according to Daily Times.
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January - 5 
The SFs conducted operations in various areas of Swat and arrested eight suspected militants and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
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The SFs conducted operations in various areas of Swat and arrested eight suspected militants and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
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January - 5 
The SFs conducted search and clearance operations in Pash Ziarat of Swat District and cleared a number of compounds of militants and recovered a cache of ammunitions.
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The SFs conducted search and clearance operations in Pash Ziarat of Swat District and cleared a number of compounds of militants and recovered a cache of ammunitions.
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January - 5 
The Taliban militants attacked a primary school with rockets in Barani Kandero area of Salarzai tehsil Bajaur Agency, damaging a part of the school’s building.
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The Taliban militants attacked a primary school with rockets in Barani Kandero area of Salarzai tehsil Bajaur Agency, damaging a part of the school’s building.
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January - 5 
The unidentified militants sent a threatening letter to the administration of Government Boys’ School in Yakkaghund subdivision of Mohmand Agency to close the institution or face the consequences, reports Dawn. The letter written in Pashto language w
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The unidentified militants sent a threatening letter to the administration of Government Boys’ School in Yakkaghund subdivision of Mohmand Agency to close the institution or face the consequences, reports Dawn. The letter written in Pashto language was found on the school premises but it did not bear the sender’s name or address of any organisation.
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January - 5 
Two persons were injured in a landmine explosion in the Jabarzai area of Salarzai tehsil in the Bajaur Agency, reports The News.
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Two persons were injured in a landmine explosion in the Jabarzai area of Salarzai tehsil in the Bajaur Agency, reports The News.
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January - 5 
Unidentified militants blew up a boys’ school in Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency, reports Daily Times. Sources said that around 50 militants entered a school in Malkana village, some 30 kilometres southwest of Khar, and planted explosi
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Unidentified militants blew up a boys’ school in Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency, reports Daily Times. Sources said that around 50 militants entered a school in Malkana village, some 30 kilometres southwest of Khar, and planted explosives in the building, which was badly damaged in the resulting blast. However, there was no casualty. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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January - 5 
Rastriya Jana Morcha (RJM) called for a general shutdown in five Districts of Narayani zone as part of its agitation against federalism. Normal life in Chitwan, Makwanpur, Rautahat, Bara and Parsa was adversely affected due to the shutdown.
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Rastriya Jana Morcha (RJM) called for a general shutdown in five Districts of Narayani zone as part of its agitation against federalism. Normal life in Chitwan, Makwanpur, Rautahat, Bara and Parsa was adversely affected due to the shutdown.
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January - 5 
Rastriya Jana Morcha (RJM) has given a call for bandh in Seti and Mahakali zones on January 5 as part of its agitation against federalism. RJM cadres are staging demonstrations, organising rallies and chanting slogans for annulment of federalism and
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Rastriya Jana Morcha (RJM) has given a call for bandh in Seti and Mahakali zones on January 5 as part of its agitation against federalism. RJM cadres are staging demonstrations, organising rallies and chanting slogans for annulment of federalism and protection of nationalism in various places including Dipayal, Mahendranagar and Dhangadi. RJM, the only party against federalism in the Constituent Assembly, started shutting various zones and organising marches and rallies from December 27, 2009 calling for the annulment of federalism and protection of national interest. Earlier, it had called bandhs in Gandaki, Dhaulagiri, Bheri and Karnali zones.
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January - 5 
The Army Integration Special Committee started deliberation on the proposal tabled by Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, aimed at finishing all works related to the Maoist combatants, including their integration, by April 30, 2010. "The Special Commi
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The Army Integration Special Committee started deliberation on the proposal tabled by Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, aimed at finishing all works related to the Maoist combatants, including their integration, by April 30, 2010. "The Special Committee has started debate on the Prime Minister's proposal," Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) party general secretary Ishwor Pokharel, a member of the committee, informed after the meeting held at the Prime Minster’s Office in Singha Durbar on January 5.
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January - 5 
The Nepali Congress (NC) party accused the Unified CPN-M of inviting conflict and hindering the peace process and constitution writing schedule. NC general secretary Bimalendra Nidhi told media persons in Birgunj that the Maoists have changed their e
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The Nepali Congress (NC) party accused the Unified CPN-M of inviting conflict and hindering the peace process and constitution writing schedule. NC general secretary Bimalendra Nidhi told media persons in Birgunj that the Maoists have changed their earlier stance for federal democratic republic set up when the new constitution is promulgated.
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January - 5 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-M) decided to focus the fourth phase of their nationwide agitation "to protect national sovereignty and integrity" upon reaching the conclusion that it is in "serious danger" and endorsed the p
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-M) decided to focus the fourth phase of their nationwide agitation "to protect national sovereignty and integrity" upon reaching the conclusion that it is in "serious danger" and endorsed the political report tabled by party ‘chairman’ Pushpa Kamal Dahal at central committee (CC) meeting of the party that concluded in the party headquarters at Paris Danda in Koteshwor on January 5, reports Nepal News.
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January - 5 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) agreed in principle to integrate PLA combatants with Nepal Army within four months as per the action plan proposed by Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal. The Maoist leadership agree
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) agreed in principle to integrate PLA combatants with Nepal Army within four months as per the action plan proposed by Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal. The Maoist leadership agreed on the proposal submitted by committee coordinator and PM Nepal at the meeting of the Special Committee on the Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of former Maoist combatants held in Singhadurbar. The prime minister had presented an action plan to settle the protracted issue of army integration on January 5. According to the committee spokesperson, Madhav Ghimire, the meeting discussed integration of PLA combatants within the time frame of 112 days.
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January - 5 
Hasina asked the Police officials to perform their duty blindly without seeing which party the culprits belong to. "Your work is to ensure the security of the people and keep loyal to the constitution. Even take actions against my party's people." Sh
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Hasina asked the Police officials to perform their duty blindly without seeing which party the culprits belong to. "Your work is to ensure the security of the people and keep loyal to the constitution. Even take actions against my party's people." She also asked the Police officials to introduce themselves to modern technologies as the criminals are using high-tech instruments for committing their crimes. The Prime Minister said that her Government would do whatever possible for the development of the Police Force in the country, as this is the largest law-enforcement force in the country. "We need the rule of law, but you have to confirm that doing that there will be no violation of human rights." she said adding "there will be no militancy and terrorism-there will be only peace prevailing in the country".
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January - 5 
Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 5 arrested an ehsar (full time member) of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Yousuf Ali from Shibganj sub district in the Chapai Nawabganj District, reports Daily Star. Yousuf f
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Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 5 arrested an ehsar (full time member) of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Yousuf Ali from Shibganj sub district in the Chapai Nawabganj District, reports Daily Star. Yousuf faces two separate cases with Shibganj Police Station, said a RAB official.
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January - 5 
Police on January 5 arrested an 'operation commander' of Purba Banglar Sarbahara Party (PBSP), identified as Afzal Hossain from Fulbagan area in Natore District and recovered a shutter gun, a pistol and four bullets from his house. Police said that A
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Police on January 5 arrested an 'operation commander' of Purba Banglar Sarbahara Party (PBSP), identified as Afzal Hossain from Fulbagan area in Natore District and recovered a shutter gun, a pistol and four bullets from his house. Police said that Afzal is an active member of PBSP. He faces many cases including Bamihal Police camp loot, three murders and robbery.
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January - 5 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on January 5 said that she would not invite trouble for the country by allowing militants and terrorists to use Bangladesh for carrying out terrorism in another country, reported Daily Star. "They [militants and terrorist
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on January 5 said that she would not invite trouble for the country by allowing militants and terrorists to use Bangladesh for carrying out terrorism in another country, reported Daily Star. "They [militants and terrorists] will use the land of Bangladesh to conduct their terrorism in another country and we will create enmity by harbouring them -- this cannot be," she said, while addressing top Police officials at her office in observance of the Police Week. "I know there are risks. I also have life threat but for the sake of the country and its sovereignty, I will not allow that," she said. Hasina said that for the sake of independence and sovereignty, she is taking the risk to protect the country from being used as "the base of another country's militants and terrorists". Hasina also states that her Government will not allow militants to establish their supremacy in the country. "The previous Government failed to figure out the devastating outcome of encouraging such dangerous elements. They did not cast their eyes far into the future," she added.
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January - 5 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) claimed to have arrested a Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militant from Adabor area of Dhaka city in the night of January 5, reports Daily Star. Without disclosing details about the arrestee, AB Zahid H
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) claimed to have arrested a Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militant from Adabor area of Dhaka city in the night of January 5, reports Daily Star. Without disclosing details about the arrestee, AB Zahid Hossain alias Babu, a RAB press release only said the RAB members also recovered 10 books on jihad from the arrestee.
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January - 5 
Chief Government Whip and Urban Development and Sacred Area Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told Parliament on January 5 that the 17th Amendment to the Constitution is now defunct and there was no use in taking up its provisions. Answering a
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Chief Government Whip and Urban Development and Sacred Area Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told Parliament on January 5 that the 17th Amendment to the Constitution is now defunct and there was no use in taking up its provisions. Answering a question to why the Police Commission is not established, the Minister said the 17th Amendment now had no practical value. As the provisions of the 17th Amendment are not functioning, powers are now vested with the relevant Ministers to act answering to the situation, he said. "For the State of defunct of the 17th Amendment to the Constitution both the Government and the Opposition must take the shared responsibility and the blame," he said. Gunawardena said Ministers do not interfere with Police affairs as alleged by the Opposition MP and denied that there were any political interference.
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January - 5 
During search and clear operations conducted in the Pallei, Periyapandivirichchan, Nandankandal, Palampiddi, Nochchikulam, Iranamadu, Oddusudan, Paranthan, Akkarayankulam and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni on January 4 the troops recovered a cache
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During search and clear operations conducted in the Pallei, Periyapandivirichchan, Nandankandal, Palampiddi, Nochchikulam, Iranamadu, Oddusudan, Paranthan, Akkarayankulam and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni on January 4 the troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five 81-mm mortar bombs, 42 hand grenades, eight fuses, one pack of chargers, one anti-tank mine, 191 anti-personnel mines, one claymore mine, 18 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one 152-mm artillery round, four 60-mm mortar bombs, two Rangan bombs, two detonators, two rounds of .38-mm ammunition, two rounds of micro pistol ammunition, four T-56 weapons, two T-56 bayonets, 22 T-56 magazines, a stock of weapon parts, one T-81 weapon, six M-16 weapons, three I-com communication sets, one I-com battery, one box of T-56 ammunition, 2000 kilograms of explosives, sixteen 14.8-mm weapon barrels, two shot guns, 2500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, seven artillery boosters, 46 artillery fuses, one disposable RPG bomb, one generator, two computer keyboards, one electric water pump, one video deck, one battery charger, one blender, one iron, one black wire roll, 10 motor cycle tyres and two motor cycle silencers.
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January - 5 
President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 5 stressed that he would never merge the North and the East under his administration, Daily News reported. He said certain elements in the Opposition are changing its tune when they go to the North with the sole
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President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 5 stressed that he would never merge the North and the East under his administration, Daily News reported. He said certain elements in the Opposition are changing its tune when they go to the North with the sole objective of winning the election. Earlier media reports indicated that the joint opposition Presidential candidate General (retired) Sarath Fonseka had agreed to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Tamil National Alliance’s (TNA) demand that the Tamil-speaking Northern and Eastern Provinces be merged once again to form a single Tamil province.
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January - 5 
The Hindu reports that the Sri Lankan Parliament on January 5 voted to extend the state of emergency in the country by another month. Emergency in Sri Lanka was re-imposed after the assassination of the former Foreign Minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar, b
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The Hindu reports that the Sri Lankan Parliament on January 5 voted to extend the state of emergency in the country by another month. Emergency in Sri Lanka was re-imposed after the assassination of the former Foreign Minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar, by LTTE cadres in August 2005. Under the Sri Lankan Constitution, only Parliament has the right to proclaim emergency and it is valid only for a month. From August 2005, the Sri Lankan Parliament has been extending the emergency every month. Meanwhile, Colombo Page quoted Prime Minister (PM) Rathnasiri Wickramanayaka saying that the Emergency Rule is needed to be extended as the Security Forces continue to be remained in the North conducting search operations but the law will not be used to fulfil petty political ambitions. The PM further said the Security Forces continue to recover large hauls of weapons and explosives hidden by the terrorists. The aim of the Security Forces is to build an environment for the people in the north to live without fear or suspicion, he added.
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January - 5 
Troops conducted search and clear operations in the Periyamadu, Iranamadu, Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni on January 5 and recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), three shotguns, four shotgun cartridges, one booby trap made usi
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Troops conducted search and clear operations in the Periyamadu, Iranamadu, Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni on January 5 and recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), three shotguns, four shotgun cartridges, one booby trap made using 120-mm mortar bomb, eight anti-personnel mines, one T-56 weapon, 192 remote control devices, 11 I-com communication set antennas, 16 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), eight electric mines, six claymore mines, one pressure mine, 10 detonators, 31 rounds of FNC ammunition, three T-56 magazines, one Sub Machine Gun, one 40-mm grenade launcher, one 12.7 weapon with a tripod, two 12.7-mm weapon barrels, one Multi Proposed Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition box, 32 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, one 12.7-mm ammunition drum, three MPMG links and 476 chargers used for electric mines, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 6 
A non-local worker, Shymal Arya (27), was shot dead by unidentified militants at Singjamei Bheigabati Leikai under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District on January 6, reports Imphal Free Press. He belonged to Dhalbali village of Khusbihar D
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A non-local worker, Shymal Arya (27), was shot dead by unidentified militants at Singjamei Bheigabati Leikai under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East District on January 6, reports Imphal Free Press. He belonged to Dhalbali village of Khusbihar District in West Bengal. He was working as a helper of a bakery in Manipur.
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January - 6 
A number of villagers are compelled to migrate to different places for safety following threats from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sundergarh District, reported ANI. About 3,000 villagers of the five villages, namely, Jharbed
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A number of villagers are compelled to migrate to different places for safety following threats from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sundergarh District, reported ANI. About 3,000 villagers of the five villages, namely, Jharbeda, Mahubeda, Sanbalijor, Langlakata and Relhatu under Relhatu Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) deserted their homes due to continuous harassment by the Maoists. The tribal villagers were antagonised by Maoists, who used to demand food from the poor villagers. The Maoists used to force them to attend meetings and participate in creating road-blocks during the bandhs (general shut down) called by the extremists. The Naxalites had also directed the villagers that one youth from each household must join the outfit. Any voice of resentment against Maoists’ diktat would only mean suffering for the villagers.
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January - 6 
A US Congressional report released on January 5 identified Dawood Ibrahim’s D-company as a "5,000-member criminal syndicate operating mostly in Pakistan, India, and the United Arab Emirates," which has a "strategic alliance" with Inter Services Intel
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A US Congressional report released on January 5 identified Dawood Ibrahim’s D-company as a "5,000-member criminal syndicate operating mostly in Pakistan, India, and the United Arab Emirates," which has a "strategic alliance" with Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, and has "forged relationships with Islamists, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and al Qaeda." The report, prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the research wing of Congress, is aimed at priming US lawmakers on various issues, and has no immediate policy implications. The US Department of Treasury has already designated Ibrahim as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in 2006 and former President Bush designated him, as well as his D-Company, as a Significant Foreign Narcotics Trafficker under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. The report also notes that some press accounts have reported that Ibrahim’s network might have provided a boat to the 10 LeT militants who 26/11 Mumbai attack and records that the "US Government contends that D-Company has found common cause with Al Qaeda and shares its smuggling routes with that terrorist group."
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January - 6 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravva Sathamma alias Bandi and four others – all members of a village-level committee floated by the outfit – surrendered before M. Raghuram Reddy, Additional Superintendent of Police
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravva Sathamma alias Bandi and four others – all members of a village-level committee floated by the outfit – surrendered before M. Raghuram Reddy, Additional Superintendent of Police (Khammam), Bhadrachalam, on January 6, reports The Hindu. Sathamma, one of the dalam (squad) members, vigorously campaigned for the People Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) and played a key role in motivating and forcing youth to join the outfit in the tribal pockets in the District. She joined the dalam a few years ago under the influence of a militia ‘commander’ Sirumaiah. Sathamma admitted that she had undergone training along with 30 others in weapon handling in Balamtogui forests. She worked for some time along with Nagesh, ‘deputy commander’ of the CPI-Maoist Sabari area committee for forming village-level committees in the tribal pocket. She also worked in the Area Rakshaka Dalam (ARD) for about one year. She was the driving force behind the activities taken up by the village panel of Amudalapadu floated by the Sabari area committee of the party. As decided by the leadership of the Sabari area committee, the village body constructed a mini tank over the Chinavagu, a forest stream. The committee tried out community farming concept in the village by involving all families in joint cultivation in their lands under the newly built tank. The Maoists advocated non cooperation with the Government agencies and the Police. The village committee was in involved in felling of trees for blocking vehicular movement at Boddugudem on the Bhadrachalam- Chintoor road. Sustained efforts made by the Police to counsel the villagers helped in weaning them away from the Maoist fold. In the process, Sathamma also came out of the party with a resolve to join the mainstream. Four others – Ravva Raju, Kovvasi Sinaiah, Kovvasi Dulaiah and Podium Kosaiah – all belonging to Gothikoya tribe and aged between 18 and 26 years surrendered before the Police.
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January - 6 
Five more Districts — Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Kurnool and Chittoor – have been added to the list of those affected by extremist activity for the purpose of seeking Central funds for development of roads. A similar request for Central funds to
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Five more Districts — Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Kurnool and Chittoor – have been added to the list of those affected by extremist activity for the purpose of seeking Central funds for development of roads. A similar request for Central funds to improve roads citing left wing extremism was earlier made in respect of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam and East Godavari Districts. However, in the case of Khammam, work has begun following sanction of funds by the Centre in response to an earlier plea. Minister for Roads & Buildings Galla Aruna said on January 6 that a letter would soon be addressed to the Centre with a request for release of funds for proper development of road facilities in the District prone to Maoist activity.
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January - 6 
In the District, at a forested village Gorkha under Bhejji Police Station, G. S. Marawi, the Additional Superintendent of Police (Dantewada) and a Special Police Officer, Bhunesh, sustained serious injuries when they stepped on a pressure-mine plante
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In the District, at a forested village Gorkha under Bhejji Police Station, G. S. Marawi, the Additional Superintendent of Police (Dantewada) and a Special Police Officer, Bhunesh, sustained serious injuries when they stepped on a pressure-mine planted by the Maoists.
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January - 6 
Militants carried out an aborted fidayeen (suicide) attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, killing a Policeman and injuring nine persons, including a CRPF trooper, reports Daily Excelsior. Heavily armed milit
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Militants carried out an aborted fidayeen (suicide) attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, killing a Policeman and injuring nine persons, including a CRPF trooper, reports Daily Excelsior. Heavily armed militants, believed to be two in number, lobbed a grenade towards the bunker of CRPF (132nd battalion) outside the remnants of Palladium Cinema in Lal Chowk at around 2.15pm (IST) and tried to enter the makeshift complex of the Security Forces (SFs), Police officials said. They said attempt of the militants was thwarted as the SF personnel opened firing, forcing the militants to take refuge in Punjab hotel across the road. As the militants took positions inside the hotel, Police and other SFs cordoned off the area to prevent the militants from escaping from the incident. The militants hurled two more grenades towards the SFs and the two sides exchanged intermittent firing till the filing of last report. The SFs adopted a 'go slow' strategy in the initial stages as thousands of civilians were trapped in their offices or homes located in the vicinity of the hostilities, a senior Police officer said.
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January - 6 
Nagaland Post reports that a Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) meeting for the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was held in Police complex at Chumukedima in Dimapur on January 6. The NSCK-K supervisor of the CFSB, Wangtin Na
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Nagaland Post reports that a Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) meeting for the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was held in Police complex at Chumukedima in Dimapur on January 6. The NSCK-K supervisor of the CFSB, Wangtin Naga, said there cannot be talks on behalf of the Nagas without unity among the different factions. After the meeting, Wangtin informed that a joint reconnaissance, comprising Nagaland Government Officials, District Administration, Police and Assam Rifles, would be carried within the next one week to identify two new designated camps in Kiphire and Tuesang Districts. Wangtin said the designated camp at Poahoa Hills in Mon District was physically occupied since June, 2009 and a request was made to the Union Government for providing electricity and road connectivity. The report adds that the Centre has agreed to have nine designated camps for the NSCN-K out of which four have been physically occupied till date, namely Kehoi, Suruhuto, Athibung and Poahoa Hill. Asked about the arrest of five NSCN-K cadres by Security Forces last week along with nine weapons, Wangtin said armed cadres in Khehoi had shown restraint when the incident took place in the spirit of the cease-fire. He also further informed that all five were released and weapons would also be returned. Wangtin said armed cadres of his faction who were arrested could not be booked under the National Security Act (NSA) as they were not terrorists and their case referred to the CFSB for necessary action. When asked about the reports that the NSCN-K was providing shelter and training to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Wangtin dismissed the reports as another ‘military gimmick’. "You can give me the location and it should be business and duty to sanitize it…..and how can I allow some other organization to set up camp in our state?" he countered. On talks between the Centre and ULFA, Wangtin said ULFA should go ahead with the negotiations and place their demand before the Centre as it would be good for the Assamese people.
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January - 6 
One veterinary attendant, Yumnam Ibochou (50), was abducted by three unidentified militants from his residence at Yumnam Huidrom Khunyai Leikai Khwai Leirak in Imphal West District on January 6, according to Sangai Express. His son Dhamen was assault
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One veterinary attendant, Yumnam Ibochou (50), was abducted by three unidentified militants from his residence at Yumnam Huidrom Khunyai Leikai Khwai Leirak in Imphal West District on January 6, according to Sangai Express. His son Dhamen was assaulted by the abductors. One spent cartridge of AK ammunition was recovered from the incident site.
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Pakistan Army is reported to have set a vast portion of grass on fire on its side opposite Balakote sector in Mendhar tehsil (reenue unit) of Poonch District in the night of January 6 with a view to divert attention of SFs on this side. The fire spre
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Pakistan Army is reported to have set a vast portion of grass on fire on its side opposite Balakote sector in Mendhar tehsil (reenue unit) of Poonch District in the night of January 6 with a view to divert attention of SFs on this side. The fire spread into Indian territory in the morning of January 7 leading to a series of mine explosions on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC). Official sources said there was no immediate threat to civilian population on Indian side as the fire was still across fencing but added that it was spreading very fast as there was a huge growth of ‘sarkanda’ and grass on either side of the LoC. There were specific inputs that fire, which spread from Pakistan Army’s posts of Kandli and Khara opposite Balakote sector, was a deliberate act of the Pakistan Army to keep LoC active for some days as there was no way to control the flames.
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January - 6 
Police defused an unexploded lathod bomb recovered from Yaralpat along Tinsid road near Mega Manipur School in Imphal East District.
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Police defused an unexploded lathod bomb recovered from Yaralpat along Tinsid road near Mega Manipur School in Imphal East District.
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January - 6 
PTI reports that four Maoists were arrested from Dantewada District on January 6, Police said. They arrestees were identified as Dashalram, Sonuram, Gunjam Somal and Barla Node. The extremists were arrested from forests near Kamakut village, Superint
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PTI reports that four Maoists were arrested from Dantewada District on January 6, Police said. They arrestees were identified as Dashalram, Sonuram, Gunjam Somal and Barla Node. The extremists were arrested from forests near Kamakut village, Superintendent of Police Amresh Mishra told PTI. Police suspect the arrested to be behind the torching of trucks belonging to a construction company in December 2009.
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January - 6 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) member in the Bankura District, reported IANS. The body was found in the morning of January 7 by local residents. According to Polic
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) member in the Bankura District, reported IANS. The body was found in the morning of January 7 by local residents. According to Police, Haren Baske, 40, was abducted by a group of people late in the night of January 6 and taken to the nearby Surirtari near Ranibandh under Barikul Police Station, where he was shot dead. Local residents said a group of 50 Maoists had barged into Baske’s house and taken him away with them, as he was a CPI-Marxist activist.
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January - 6 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided the forest beat office at Gapiballavpur block (administrative division) in the West Midnapore District in the night of January 6 and looted cash from the employees, reports Indian E
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided the forest beat office at Gapiballavpur block (administrative division) in the West Midnapore District in the night of January 6 and looted cash from the employees, reports Indian Express. According to Police, a group of 20-25 armed Maoists entered Kamlashole forest beat office, which is 10 kilometres from the Orissa border. They ransacked the beat office and allegedly looted INR 36,000 from four employees. They also looted traditional weapons used by the tribals which were seized by the forest guards, Police said. The Maoists also allegedly assaulted the forest guard.
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January - 6 
The 22-hour long operation against two militants holed up in a hotel at Lal Chowk in Srinagar ended on January 7 as both the militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed, taking the death toll in the first major militancy related incident of the ye
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The 22-hour long operation against two militants holed up in a hotel at Lal Chowk in Srinagar ended on January 7 as both the militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed, taking the death toll in the first major militancy related incident of the year to four, reports Daily Excelsior. One Policeman was killed in the initial attack on January 6 while a civilian injured in the firing succumbed to injuries early in the morning of January 7. At least 12 persons including three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a photo-journalist of a Valley-based English newspaper were also injured in the operation spread over two days, official sources said. "The encounter is over. Two terrorists of Lashkar-e-Toiba including a Pakistani have been killed," Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said. While one Pakistani terrorist was identified by security agencies through wireless intercepts as Qari, the other one was named as Usman from Sopore. The radical pro-Pakistan militant outfit Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) had claimed responsibility for the attack but the Security Forces (SFs) said this was clearly the handiwork of Pakistan-based LeT.
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January - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired on a long range patrolling team at Dumarjhar village under Bhelwaghati Police Station areas of Giridih District in the morning of January 6, reports Telegraph. Members of the patrol team r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired on a long range patrolling team at Dumarjhar village under Bhelwaghati Police Station areas of Giridih District in the morning of January 6, reports Telegraph. Members of the patrol team returned fire and the shootout lasted for nearly four hours. No casualties were reported. The area is about 90 kilometres from the District headquarters, on the Bihar-Jharkhand border.
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January - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested States, including Jharkhand and Maharashtra, have set up a Special Task Force (STF) in their bid to jointly tackle the Maoist problem, Director General of Police of West Bengal Bhupinder Singh
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested States, including Jharkhand and Maharashtra, have set up a Special Task Force (STF) in their bid to jointly tackle the Maoist problem, Director General of Police of West Bengal Bhupinder Singh told PTI. West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and some other Maoist-hit States have selected 30 officers for the STF to deal with the Maoist problem, he said. The 30 selected officers had undergone a month-long training programme at Ghatsila in Jharkhand. Some foreign army officials, who have experience in tackling guerrilla warfare, also imparted them training, the Police officer said. Of the 30 officers selected for the task force, four are from West Bengal, the officer said, adding, "The force would be named soon and it will be pressed into action as and when the training programme is completed."
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January - 6 
The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack saying it was in response to the claims of the State Government that militancy in the State was nearing its end. A spokesman of the outfit told a news agency tha
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The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack saying it was in response to the claims of the State Government that militancy in the State was nearing its end. A spokesman of the outfit told a news agency that three militants had been assigned the task of carrying out the attack. This is the first fidayeen attack in the Srinagar city in the past more than three years.
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January - 6 
The Karnataka Home Minister V. S. Acharya claimed that the Naxalite (left wing extremism) menace in the State is weakening, reports The Hindu. Addressing presspersons on January 6, the Home Minister said there was no major incident involving Naxalite
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The Karnataka Home Minister V. S. Acharya claimed that the Naxalite (left wing extremism) menace in the State is weakening, reports The Hindu. Addressing presspersons on January 6, the Home Minister said there was no major incident involving Naxalites after March 1, 2009. The State could curb their activities through combing operations and owing to the support from the people. "Two days ago, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa was in Kigga, the hotbed of Naxalite activities in the coastal belt, and spent more than three hours in the place, and there was not even a minor incident," Acharya said. The Minister said that during the Lok Sabha elections (General Elections), he himself had extensively toured the 19 Naxal-affected areas in the coastal region without Police protection. "These regions registered a higher turnout than during the previous elections. This indicates that the Naxalite influence is on the wane," he added. He also said that more than 9,000 Policemen, including 40 Sub-Inspectors, were being recruited to strengthen policing, adds Managlorean.com.
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January - 6 
The pro-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) denied hand in the killing of Lilabati Basumatary, sister of Ranjan Daimary ‘chief’ of anti-talk faction of the outfit, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at her residence
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The pro-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) denied hand in the killing of Lilabati Basumatary, sister of Ranjan Daimary ‘chief’ of anti-talk faction of the outfit, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at her residence at Harisingha Deolguri in Udalguri, reports Assam Tribune. The ‘secretary general’ of the pro-talk NDFB Govindo Basumatary at the designated camp at Borbori in Baksa said cadre of the NDFB, who are in cease-fire with the Union Government, are not at all involved in the killing of Lilabati Basumatary.
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January - 6 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on January 6 threatened to attack Security Forces (SFs) and vital installations in Assam ahead of the Republic Day celebration on January 26, according to Sentinel. "We are going to step up our offensive and
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on January 6 threatened to attack Security Forces (SFs) and vital installations in Assam ahead of the Republic Day celebration on January 26, according to Sentinel. "We are going to step up our offensive and target security forces and other vital installations," self-styled ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah said in an e-mailed statement. Titled ‘new guidelines and instructions’, the rebel statement also warned of action against Assam Police personnel and ‘informers’. "We are not going to spare those who act as informers to pass on inputs to the security forces," the ULFA leader said. The rebel statement also threatened action against ‘intellectuals’ who are anti-ULFA. "We shall identify the intellectuals and first warn them and then take action on such people," the statement said.
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January - 6 
Two people were arrested and marijuana plants over a 10-acre uprooted in Bijapur District, a senior Police officer said on January 6, adding that the plants were being grown by Maoists. The marijuana plants were traced when a Police team visited the
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Two people were arrested and marijuana plants over a 10-acre uprooted in Bijapur District, a senior Police officer said on January 6, adding that the plants were being grown by Maoists. The marijuana plants were traced when a Police team visited the interior pocket of Bastar region's Tarud village. "It was a 10 acre plot in a Maoist-commanded area where ganja (marijuana) plantations were found. After spotting the plants, a massive contingent of Policemen visited the field Tuesday [January 6] and uprooted the plants which were estimated to be worth millions," T. J. Longkumer, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range), told IANS. Describing this as the "first ever case in the state of Maoists' involvement in ganja plantations", Longkumer said that two people who originally belonged to Tamil Nadu were arrested while four others who were taking care of the plants were absconding. "A team of about 100 Policemen was rushed Wednesday [January 6] to track down the absconding men and the Maoists who were involved in the plantations. We are gathering details whether Maoists have more such plantations in the area," Longkumer added.
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January - 6 
13 persons were killed when three US drones targeted a house in Sumzalai, 50 kilometers west of Miranshah, in the Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 6, according to Daly Times.
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13 persons were killed when three US drones targeted a house in Sumzalai, 50 kilometers west of Miranshah, in the Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 6, according to Daly Times. Two of the three missiles fired hit the house in Sumzalai at around 4pm (PST), killing seven persons, while the third missile struck the same house at around 4:50pm, killing six people. Mahmood Shah, a former security chief for the Tribal Areas, said he believed the drone strikes over the past week in North Waziristan were retaliation for a suicide attack against the Central Intelligence Agency in Afghanistan.
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January - 6 
Around 350 militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in operations while 104 pro-Government elders and volunteers of a peace committee as well as 65 SF personnel were killed in the Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
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Around 350 militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in operations while 104 pro-Government elders and volunteers of a peace committee as well as 65 SF personnel were killed in the Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the year 2009, said Mohmand Agency Additional Political Agent (APA) Ahmed Jan on January 6, according to Daily Times. "We have secured vast areas of land from the militants’ control in a short span of time," Ahmed Jan told reporters from Peshawar. "There are some pockets of [militants’] resistance in the region," he said. He said terrorists’ strongholds in Saafi, Aleemzai, Tarakzai and Pandyalai tehsil (revenue unit) were destroyed and life had returned to normal in the areas.
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January - 6 
At least three persons were killed and 11 persons injured in a blast near barracks of military hospital in Tarar Khal area of Rawla Kot, the District headquarter of the Rawal Kot District in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on January 6 (today), accor
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At least three persons were killed and 11 persons injured in a blast near barracks of military hospital in Tarar Khal area of Rawla Kot, the District headquarter of the Rawal Kot District in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on January 6 (today), according to The News. Of the injured, four are said to be in critical condition.
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January - 6 
Five militants were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in, exploded in the Darr village of Kurram Agency in the night of January 6.
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Five militants were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in, exploded in the Darr village of Kurram Agency in the night of January 6.
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January - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) killed seven militants in separate encounters in the Kabalarea of Swat District in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 6, according to The News. The sources said SFs claimed to have killed three militants in an ex
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Security Forces (SFs) killed seven militants in separate encounters in the Kabalarea of Swat District in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 6, according to The News. The sources said SFs claimed to have killed three militants in an exchange of fire in the Kokaray area. The slain militants were identified as Mehboob Khan, Khaista Bacha and Salman. Four militants were killed in Bahrain area in another encounter with SFs, the sources added. They were identified as Naseeb Gul, Muhammad Azeem, Ismail and Ayaz.
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January - 6 
The News quoting Government survey reports that up to 8,000 houses were damaged in the restive Swat District of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) during militancy spanning over two years and the subsequent military operations. A similar survey in t
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The News quoting Government survey reports that up to 8,000 houses were damaged in the restive Swat District of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) during militancy spanning over two years and the subsequent military operations. A similar survey in the conflict-hit Mohmand Agency and Buner, Dir Lower and Upper Districts would start from January 10. The Government launched a survey on November 5, 2009 to assess the damage to houses during conflict in the valley. It had to conclude on November 25 but the data collection took extra time. "Actually, the data was being verified," said a Government official on condition of anonymity. The official data about the number of damaged houses has not been made public. However, official sources told The News that 8,000 houses had been registered as fully or partially damaged. An official closely monitoring the survey put the number of damaged structures as a bit on the high side. "Initially, 8,500 houses were recorded to have been damaged. But some cases were dubious which are being sorted out," the official said. The damaged structures included houses, shops and mosques. But, the sources said, houses formed 80 per cent of the buildings recorded as damaged. Militancy started in July 2007 in Swat in reaction to ‘Operation Silence’ on the Red Mosque in Islamabad. Taliban used to blow up or torch the houses of opponents to punish them. On the other hand, the military carried out three phases of Rah-e-Haq operation in Swat. The last operation, named Rah-e-Rast, was launched on May 8, 2009 to wrest control of the District from the Taliban militants.
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January - 6 
Three Security Force personnel killed in a suicide bomb blast at an Army training school in Tararkheil town of Sudhanoti District in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on January 6 have been identified, according to The News. The killed Army personnel w
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Three Security Force personnel killed in a suicide bomb blast at an Army training school in Tararkheil town of Sudhanoti District in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on January 6 have been identified, according to The News. The killed Army personnel were identified as Naik Shabaan, Asif and Imran Haider. It could not immediately be ascertained whether it was a suicide attack or a bomb explosion, the duty officer of Tararkheil Police Station said. Some news agencies later, however, reported that a suicide bomber caused the explosion.
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January - 6 
Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), which on December 4 had announced the second Madhes movement, has again decided to start protest programmes from mid January, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the MJF central committee that concluded late in the night
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Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), which on December 4 had announced the second Madhes movement, has again decided to start protest programmes from mid January, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the MJF central committee that concluded late in the night of January 6 decided to resume protests alleging the Government of not showing seriousness towards implementing the agreement reached with the United Madhesi Front that had waged the Madhes uprising. However, the party has not unveiled the details of the protest programmes likely to begin from January 16.
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January - 6 January - 7
Unidentified assailants shot dead two cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) and a local resident at Ganjabhawanipur in the Bara District in the night of January 6, reports Kantipuronline. The victims, along with s
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) and a local resident at Ganjabhawanipur in the Bara District in the night of January 6, reports Kantipuronline. The victims, along with some others, were returning from a dinner party when the group resorted to fire at them. The deceased Maoist cadres were identified as Dara Yadav and Ramprakash Yadav while the other deceased person has been identified as Ambika Mahato. The Maoist regional secretary Kanhaiya Lal Yadav and Siyaram Kushwaha sustained critical injuries in the incident. Nepal News adds that the attackers were cadres of the Terai Mukti Morcha (TMM). Meanwhile, Bhojpura State Committee of the Unified CPN-Maoist has called for Bara, Parsa and Rautahat shut down on January 7 (today) protesting against the incident.
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January - 6 
Army troops conducted search and clear operations in the Periyanthampanei, Periyapandivirichchan, Nochchikulam, Vilathikulam, Akkarayankulam, Anandakulam, Iranamadu, Olumadu, Wellamullivaikkal, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Puthumattalan areas of Wanni on Ja
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Army troops conducted search and clear operations in the Periyanthampanei, Periyapandivirichchan, Nochchikulam, Vilathikulam, Akkarayankulam, Anandakulam, Iranamadu, Olumadu, Wellamullivaikkal, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Puthumattalan areas of Wanni on January 6 and recovered 127 anti-personnel mines, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), five hand grenades, three T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines, 301 round of T-56 ammunition, one micro pistol with three magazines, one 40-mm grenade launcher, one weapon sight, 13 Silva compasses, one I-com communication set and one belt order, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 6 
Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said 14 conditions put forwarded by TNA to the Government were turned-down at the first instance because of the threat to national security posed by the proposals. The Minister pointed out that this proposal h
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Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said 14 conditions put forwarded by TNA to the Government were turned-down at the first instance because of the threat to national security posed by the proposals. The Minister pointed out that this proposal has been drafted by the legal advisor of LTTE, V Rudrakumaran who participated for peace talks with the then United National Party (UNP) Government. He accused TNA for activating LTTE agenda in a different face and vowed to defeat them politically at the January 26th election. "President Rajapakse has defeated the LTTE militarily and now ready to defeat them politically as well," the Media Minister explained. Reportedly the UNP Member of Parliament Jayalath Jayewardene together with some key NGO leaders has fixed this political Agreement between the TNA and General Fonseka.
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January - 6 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has decided to support the common opposition candidate General Sarath Fonseka at the forthcoming presidential election on several conditions, reported Colombo Page. T
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has decided to support the common opposition candidate General Sarath Fonseka at the forthcoming presidential election on several conditions, reported Colombo Page. The TNA parliamentary group leader R. Sampanthan told reporters in the afternoon of January 6 that opposition candidate agreed to implement TNA's proposal when he is elected to the post of President in Sri Lanka. The TNA leader, however, has refused to give details of the confidential agreement they have inked with General Fonseka. "The General primarily agreed to withdraw the High Security Zones in North and East and he also agreed to merge the Northern and eastern Provinces," Sampanthan said, adding, "Apart from that common-amnesty would be granted for LTTE suspects who are in government custody." He further added, "President Mahinda Rajapakse has refused to implement these two proposals put forwarded by us when we met him recently but General Fonseka and the UNP has agreed to implement it."
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January - 6 January - 7
The slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabakaran’s father Thiruvengadam Velupillai passed away on January 6, Sri Lanka military said on January 7, reported The Hindu. The military found Prabakaran’s parents, on informatio
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The slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabakaran’s father Thiruvengadam Velupillai passed away on January 6, Sri Lanka military said on January 7, reported The Hindu. The military found Prabakaran’s parents, on information provided by the Eelam War IV War displaced, in one of the Government run camps in Vavuniya District in the last week of May 2009. Military spokesperson Udaya Nayanakkara said the parents of Prabhakaran were moved into protective custody after their identities were established. Prabakaran’s father was a former Government servant who retired as district lands officer and hailed from Velvattithurai. He has been in ill health for some time, the spokesman added.
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January - 7 
A joint operation against Maoists was launched in West Bengal on January 7 with Police forces of West Bengal and Orissa launching a major ground offensive against the Maoists at Gapiballavpur in West Midnapore District, reported Indian Express. Four
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A joint operation against Maoists was launched in West Bengal on January 7 with Police forces of West Bengal and Orissa launching a major ground offensive against the Maoists at Gapiballavpur in West Midnapore District, reported Indian Express. Four companies of armed Police of Bengal and Orissa launched the operation at 1pm (IST) at Gapiballavpur, which borders Mayurbhanj District of Orissa. This is the first joint operation of West Bengal Police with forces of another State to curb the Maoists. "A lot of exchange of fire took place between us and the Maoists who triggered landmine blasts too. However, there have been no casualties or injuries on either side nor has there been any arrest. We will continue with our operation and such joint operations will continue," Manoj Verma, Superintendent of Police (West Midnapore) told The Indian Express. Earlier, Mayurbhanj Deputy Inspector General and his counterpart in West Bengal met in Midnapore on January 6 to discuss the operation. The Bengal Government had proposed a similar joint operation with Jharkhand too and is waiting for a response. The Bengal Government has also written to the central Government to send 5-6 companies of Central Para Military Forces to replenish the existing forces. The central Government had taken away some forces from for the elections in Jharkhand.
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January - 7 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) recently surrendered to the Police in the Rayagada District to escape a forced marriage with a fellow extremist, Daily India reported on January 7. The arrestee, identified as Laxmi Pidikaka, was a
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) recently surrendered to the Police in the Rayagada District to escape a forced marriage with a fellow extremist, Daily India reported on January 7. The arrestee, identified as Laxmi Pidikaka, was an active member of Jangudi dalam (squad), a branch of the Maoist outfit, for past two years. Originally she belonged to Golonda village in Gudari block (administrative division) of Rayagada District. She decided to quit the outfit after some extremists wanted her to marry a cadre of Chhattisgarh. "I am Oriya and they were Hindi speaking people. They were not able to talk properly in the language. Even we couldn't talk to them. So they forced us to marry them. But, I did not like this. I was against it. So I decided to surrender," said Pidkaka. Ashish Singh, Superintendent of Police of Rayagada, said, "She is involved in Maoists activities. She will provide us more information during interrogation." Pidkaka, at the age of 14, joined the outfit to take up arms against the administration. After joining the Maoists, she took part in several operations. She was also involved in arms and armour loot in Nayagada. She was wanted in more than a dozen crimes in Rayagada and Gajapati Districts.
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January - 7 
According to intelligence agencies, a 9/11-type terrorist attack using hijacked aeroplanes stares India in the face with an Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist having acquired pilot training and waiting to strike, reports India Today. Intelligence Burea
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According to intelligence agencies, a 9/11-type terrorist attack using hijacked aeroplanes stares India in the face with an Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist having acquired pilot training and waiting to strike, reports India Today. Intelligence Bureau (IB) sources said that Shahzad Ahmed alias Pappu, one of the key accused in the September 13, 2008 Delhi bomb blasts case, learnt to fly planes in Bangalore and could now be planning to execute an airborne terror strike. A dozen other trained IM terrorists are also at large and, together with Shahzad, pose a big security threat. Shahzad underwent pilot training just before the Delhi bomb blasts and has been absconding since the Batla House encounter. The IB has raised the alert levels of an airborne terrorist attack and is trying to unravel Shahzad's sinister plans.
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January - 7 
According to intelligence inputs, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and IM, along with Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), could attempt to kidnap key political leaders, target helicopters carrying VIPs, strike public functions with explosives-laden t
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According to intelligence inputs, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and IM, along with Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), could attempt to kidnap key political leaders, target helicopters carrying VIPs, strike public functions with explosives-laden trucks and hire or hijack aircraft or helicopters to carry out 9/11-type attacks.
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January - 7 
An attempt by seven to eight LeT militants to infiltrate into Indian territory from Balakote sector in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District in the night of January 7 was foiled by the troops.
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An attempt by seven to eight LeT militants to infiltrate into Indian territory from Balakote sector in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District in the night of January 7 was foiled by the troops.
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January - 7 
As many as 700 fully-trained terrorists are waiting in the wings to stage attacks in Jammu and Kashmir with their "masters" in Pakistan directing them to open "other fronts" as they did in the busy Lal Chowk area in Srinagar, reports Times of India.
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As many as 700 fully-trained terrorists are waiting in the wings to stage attacks in Jammu and Kashmir with their "masters" in Pakistan directing them to open "other fronts" as they did in the busy Lal Chowk area in Srinagar, reports Times of India.
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January - 7 
Assam Police on January 7 described United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua’s threats as nothing but old wine in new bottle while asserting that Security Forces (SFs) were on high alert and prepared for any challenge,
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Assam Police on January 7 described United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua’s threats as nothing but old wine in new bottle while asserting that Security Forces (SFs) were on high alert and prepared for any challenge, according to Telegraph. Reacting to the threats, Assam Director-General of Police Shankar Barua said "Threats from ULFA are always there and there is nothing new in his statement." He, however, said that SFs were placed on high alert to foil any bid by ULFA to carry out strikes ahead of Republic Day.
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January - 7 
Bihar Government sent 428 Police Personnel, from constables to DSPs, to different Central Police organisations for specialised training in jungle warfare, weapon tactics and counter insurgency and commando operations, reports Times of India. While so
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Bihar Government sent 428 Police Personnel, from constables to DSPs, to different Central Police organisations for specialised training in jungle warfare, weapon tactics and counter insurgency and commando operations, reports Times of India. While some of them have returned trained, most of them are still being trained. "After all of them return, the Bihar Police would have a good strength of commandos and we can think of forming our own ATS [Anti Terrorist Squad]," said ADG (headquarters) U.S. Dutt. In fact, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised all the States to form an ATS to take on terrorists or even Communist Party of India –Maoist (CPI-Maoists) as and when required. The State has currently 700 officers and personals deputed in the Special Task Force (STF), an elite battalion of the Bihar Police which has specialised in anti-Maoists operations as well as overpowering hardcore criminals operating in different Districts.
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January - 7 
Express Buzz reports that while infrastructure programme like the rural connectivity is not making headway in the hinterland due to direct opposition from the Maoists, rural electrification programme is not facing any problem from the Maoists. Three
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Express Buzz reports that while infrastructure programme like the rural connectivity is not making headway in the hinterland due to direct opposition from the Maoists, rural electrification programme is not facing any problem from the Maoists. Three Central agencies - NTPC, NHPC and PGCIL - executing the massive infrastructure programme in the State reported that the Government works undertaken in the Maoist-stronghold areas are going very smoothly. However, the contractors and their people have been warned against associating with the local Police and bring any Police personnel to their work sites. They have been further instructed to come to the workplace with identification card which should be visible and cooperate with the Maoists. They have been asked to suspend their works during bandh (general shut down) calls or economic blockades by the extremists, a highly placed source in the Government said. Although no significant progress has been achieved in Malkangiri, the contractors and their workers have not faced any problem in the District.
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January - 7 
In a similar incident at Sopore town of Baramulla District, militants shot dead a former HM militant after abducting him from his house at Arampora on January 7. The body of Bilal Ahmad Chaploo, a resident of Gulabad in Arampora was found in an orcha
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In a similar incident at Sopore town of Baramulla District, militants shot dead a former HM militant after abducting him from his house at Arampora on January 7. The body of Bilal Ahmad Chaploo, a resident of Gulabad in Arampora was found in an orchard in the same village, falling under the jurisdiction of Sopore Police Station. Chaploo was abducted by militants in the night of January 7 from his house and shot dead later.
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January - 7 
Police said that two suspected militants, who were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Trongloubi Maning LeikaI under Moirang Police Station on January 7, belonged to Lamyanba Khuman group of
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Police said that two suspected militants, who were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Trongloubi Maning LeikaI under Moirang Police Station on January 7, belonged to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the KCP, reports Imphal Free Press. The Superintendent of Police of Bishnupur District said that they were involved in various crimes perpetrated in the District including explosion of bombs at various places and abduction of UCO branch Managers and chief of the Tairen Khonsangbi Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution).
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January - 7 
Shillong Times reports that tension has gripped Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas in the wake of January 4 killing of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) anti-talks faction ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary's sister Lilawati Basumatary by uniden
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Shillong Times reports that tension has gripped Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas in the wake of January 4 killing of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) anti-talks faction ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary's sister Lilawati Basumatary by unidentified gunmen at Harisinga in Udalguri District. Several organisations from the BTC area have aired apprehension that the killing might spark another bout of fratricidal killings in the area unless the Government makes proper arrangement for security to protect lives and property of common people there. The NDFB anti-talks faction in a statement issued to the media threatened that it would take its own action against the killing of Lilawati in case Assam Government failed to act properly
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January - 7 
Six Assam Rifles personnel, including an officer identified as Captain S. Momo, were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants near Pfutsero in Phek District on January 7, according to Nagaland Post.
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Six Assam Rifles personnel, including an officer identified as Captain S. Momo, were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants near Pfutsero in Phek District on January 7, according to Nagaland Post.
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January - 7 
The All Zaliangrong Students Union asked the Manipur Government to reconsider the plan to set up a proposed designated camp for one Kuki outfit at Zoujangtian/Zoujangtek under Khoupum Police Station in Nungba Sub-Division of Tamenglong District.
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The All Zaliangrong Students Union asked the Manipur Government to reconsider the plan to set up a proposed designated camp for one Kuki outfit at Zoujangtian/Zoujangtek under Khoupum Police Station in Nungba Sub-Division of Tamenglong District.
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January - 7 
The cellular phone service provided by Bharati Airtel in the State was seriously disturbed following a huge monetary demand on the company by a militant group, reports Imphal Free Press.
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The cellular phone service provided by Bharati Airtel in the State was seriously disturbed following a huge monetary demand on the company by a militant group, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 7 
The Eastern Air Command (EAC) Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Air Marshal K. K. Nohwar said, "Our bases have perimeter walls and tiered-security layers to thwart any possible attack", reports PTI. The EAC Chief added, "All our commanders have been br
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The Eastern Air Command (EAC) Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Air Marshal K. K. Nohwar said, "Our bases have perimeter walls and tiered-security layers to thwart any possible attack", reports PTI. The EAC Chief added, "All our commanders have been briefed to remain professional and retain combat edge. They have to be operationally ready at all times".
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January - 7 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, who joined Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) as a porter in 1978 and went underground a few months later, was sacked by the Indian Railways, reports Indian Express. Having
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, who joined Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) as a porter in 1978 and went underground a few months later, was sacked by the Indian Railways, reports Indian Express. Having conducted an inquiry into Baruah’s absence from work for over 30 years, the NFR on January 7 issued instructions to strike Baruah’s name off the Railways’ rolls. A senior NFR official said, "An order stating Baruah’s removal from service has been issued on Thursday [January 7]. It has been put up on the notice board at the Tinsukia railway station."
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January - 7 
Times of India reports that the State will have a new centre for raising a Combined Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) force of 1,000 personnel, which will come up in Salboni. The Central reserve Police Force will soon take possession of the 140-a
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Times of India reports that the State will have a new centre for raising a Combined Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) force of 1,000 personnel, which will come up in Salboni. The Central reserve Police Force will soon take possession of the 140-acre land from the West Bengal Government for setting up the Centre. At present, four CoBRA teams each comprising 45 personnel are deployed in Lalgarh.
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January - 7 
Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the gate of Uripok Cheirap Court on January 7, according to Sangai Express. They were identified as Dh
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Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the gate of Uripok Cheirap Court on January 7, according to Sangai Express. They were identified as Dhamen Salam (19) and Thingnam Sarju (25).
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January - 7 January - 8
Two persons were killed in Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on January 7 by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. With this, the total number of killings attributed to Maoists in the region in 2010 reached 1
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Two persons were killed in Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on January 7 by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. With this, the total number of killings attributed to Maoists in the region in 2010 reached 12. A large group of armed assailants held a people’s court at the Muraboni village near Jhargram town late on January 7. According to Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma, the victims, Nirmal Nayek and Mohfuz Ali Khondkar, were called out of their homes by a group to attend the meeting. Their bullet-riddled dead bodies were found at a spot near their homes early on January 8, Verma said. He said several Maoist posters claiming that the victims were miscreants backed by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) and Police informers were found at the spot. While Maoists accused the victims to be backed by CPI-Marxist the family members reportedly claimed them to be supporters of Trinamool Congress party.
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January - 7 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Trongloubi Maning LeikaI under Moirang Police Station on January 7, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with ammu
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army during an encounter at Trongloubi Maning LeikaI under Moirang Police Station on January 7, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with ammunitions was recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 7 
A trooper was killed while two others sustained injuries following a rocket attack by militants in Tabi Sar area of Razmak sector in South Waziristan where operation Rah-e-Nijat (path to salvation) is being carried out, an ISPR news release said, rep
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A trooper was killed while two others sustained injuries following a rocket attack by militants in Tabi Sar area of Razmak sector in South Waziristan where operation Rah-e-Nijat (path to salvation) is being carried out, an ISPR news release said, reports The News. In Shakai sector, the Security Forces (SFs) commenced search and clearance operation in Badar valley, while in Razmak sector, the Army conducted search and clearance operation in Sherkai near Razmak and cleared more than hundred houses, the ISPR said.
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January - 7 
At least 10 Taliban militants were killed and several were injured as gunship helicopters bombed militant’s hideouts in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 7, according to Daily Times. The militants were killed in
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At least 10 Taliban militants were killed and several were injured as gunship helicopters bombed militant’s hideouts in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 7, according to Daily Times. The militants were killed in Mamonzai, Ghaljo and Dabori areas of Orakzai Agency. Three vehicles were also destroyed in the operation.
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January - 7 
Four Taliban militants were killed and four others arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from different parts of Swat and Malakand in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) during Operation Rah-e-Rast (path to truth) on January 7, according to Daily Times.
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Four Taliban militants were killed and four others arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from different parts of Swat and Malakand in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) during Operation Rah-e-Rast (path to truth) on January 7, according to Daily Times. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release stated that SFs conducted search operations in Pul Bela near Bahrain, Kuz Bama Khela, Mera Mai, Muz Durshkhela, Langar, Mashkomai and Chiakolai and killed four militants in the gunbattle. Three militants were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession. The SFs also conducted search operations at Panr, Allahabad, Titawali, Dakorak, and Chbaghand Fazagat and arrested a militant.
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January - 7 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel Noor Sher, who was severely injured in an attack by militants, succumbed to his injuries at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Peshawar on January 7. Two SFs were also injured in an attack on the Do Jang checkpost.
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel Noor Sher, who was severely injured in an attack by militants, succumbed to his injuries at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Peshawar on January 7. Two SFs were also injured in an attack on the Do Jang checkpost.
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January - 7 
Police arrested an important ‘leader’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Israr Amin, from Islamabad on January 7, according to Daily Times. A stolen military vehicle along with unlicensed arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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Police arrested an important ‘leader’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Israr Amin, from Islamabad on January 7, according to Daily Times. A stolen military vehicle along with unlicensed arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession. Quoting the arrested TTP leader, Israr Amin, Police sources said that Amin intended to use the vehicle for a suicide attack on sensitive locations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Amin confessed during interrogation that he was tasked with stealing vehicles before supplying them to a certain militant group to carry out suicide bombings, added Police sources. The TTP leader had stolen five military vehicles in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and the North West Frontier Province for suicide attacks on Army installations in the country, including Rawalpindi, Police sources added further. Islamabad Police Deputy Inspector General Binyamin confirmed the TTP leader’s arrest. However, Dawn reports that the arrested militant was the ‘deputy chief’ of TTP.
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January - 7 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on January 7 unveiled a relief package for militancy-affected areas of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), announcing tax concessions, rebates in duties and relief in u
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on January 7 unveiled a relief package for militancy-affected areas of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), announcing tax concessions, rebates in duties and relief in utility bills – in addition to allocating an additional 1 percent share to the province from the federal divisible pool, according to Daily Times. Under the relief package, the province would be divided into three categories: ‘the worst affected’, ‘affected’ and ‘least affected’ areas. Bajaur Agency, Mohmand Agency, Khyber Agency, Orakzai Agency, Kurram Agency, South Waziristan and North Waziristan from FATA; Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, and Upper and Lower Dir from PATA; and Hangu, Bannu, Tank, Kohat and Chitral from settled areas have been categorised as the worst affected areas. The federal government announced an exemption from withholding income tax for areas falling in ‘the worst affected’ and ‘affected’ categories until June 30, 2011. Also, areas in the first category have been given total exemption from sales tax and federal excise duty on commodities manufactured in these areas between January 1 and June 30. Areas falling under category two would be given a 50 percent concession in these taxes. Gilani announced that no penalty or surcharge would be payable by registered taxpayers from areas in the first and second category if they paid the principal amount of outstanding customs duties, sales tax, federal excise duty and income tax by June 30.
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January - 7 
SFs arrested 23 suspected militants from the Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Forces recovered a cache of arms and explosives from their possession. According to the Frontier Corps (FC) officials, the arrests were made durin
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SFs arrested 23 suspected militants from the Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Forces recovered a cache of arms and explosives from their possession. According to the Frontier Corps (FC) officials, the arrests were made during a search operation in Akakhel area of Bara tehsil. Four of the arrested militants were among the most wanted suspects and have been shifted to Peshawar for further investigation, while the others have been shifted to FC camp in Bara tehsil.
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January - 7 
SFs conducted search operations at Chaghmalal and Jandola sector during Operation Rah-e-Nijat in South Waziristan, reports Daily Times. In Shakai sector, Army personnel conducted a search operation and cleared Ghani Khel, Ane Zhawar, Yargha Khel, Ghu
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SFs conducted search operations at Chaghmalal and Jandola sector during Operation Rah-e-Nijat in South Waziristan, reports Daily Times. In Shakai sector, Army personnel conducted a search operation and cleared Ghani Khel, Ane Zhawar, Yargha Khel, Ghundaka Mamei Khel near Kaniguram and recovered a large number of weapons. In Razmak sector, SFs conducted search operations near Pash Ziarat, Qalandar, Makeen, Dashkai Algad and Mir Khoni near Makeen and cleared 82 compounds and recovered weapons. Army personnel faced some resistance from militants at Lita Sar Post near Makeen.
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January - 7 
SFs continued shelling of militant’s hideouts in the Kurram Agency, reports Daily Times.
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SFs continued shelling of militant’s hideouts in the Kurram Agency, reports Daily Times.
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January - 7 
Kantipuronline reports that at least eight persons were injured in a clash between the cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) and Youth Force, the youth wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), at Madirambeni Villa
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Kantipuronline reports that at least eight persons were injured in a clash between the cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) and Youth Force, the youth wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), at Madirambeni Village Development Committee (VDC) in the evening of January 7. Six activists of the Youth Force and two cadres of YCL were injured in the clash. The clash ensued after the YCL started to seize maize of a local resident Ramalaya Guthi.
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January - 7 
Nepal News reports that the big three parties - Unified CPN-Maoist, CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) - have announced the formation of High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) in the morning of January 8 (today). NC parliamentary party leader Ram Chandr
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Nepal News reports that the big three parties - Unified CPN-Maoist, CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) - have announced the formation of High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) in the morning of January 8 (today). NC parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudel told reporters after the meeting of the top leaders that the mechanism at its preliminary phase includes NC president Girija Prasad Koirala, Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal. The top leaders from the three parties concluded to form the mechanism during a meeting held at Koirala’s residence in Maharajgunj. Poudel said formation of mechanism has opened the doors for peace process, constitution writing and ending the months-long political uncertainties.
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January - 7 
PM Nepal while addressing his party (CPN-UML) cadres in Bharatpur said that the Maoists will end up ruining themselves if they return back to revolt insted of changing their "wild behaviour". The PM added that the Maoists will be reduced to ashes as
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PM Nepal while addressing his party (CPN-UML) cadres in Bharatpur said that the Maoists will end up ruining themselves if they return back to revolt insted of changing their "wild behaviour". The PM added that the Maoists will be reduced to ashes as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of Sri Lanka if they again resort to another revolt.
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January - 7 
The first batch of 201 former child soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) -155 minors and 46 who were recruited after the cut-off date- left the second division main cantonment site at Dudhauli on January 7. The Dhudhauli camp was home to 37
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The first batch of 201 former child soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) -155 minors and 46 who were recruited after the cut-off date- left the second division main cantonment site at Dudhauli on January 7. The Dhudhauli camp was home to 372 disqualified combatants who failed the verification process carried out by the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) in December 2007. The remaining 171 didn't attend the discharge ceremony as they had already left the cantonments.
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January - 7 
A total number of 16,989 Internally Displaced People (IDP) have been resettled and around 82,940 war displaced are living in eight IDP centres in Vavuniya and two other camps in Jaffna, reported Daily News. Addressing the media at the Media Centre fo
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A total number of 16,989 Internally Displaced People (IDP) have been resettled and around 82,940 war displaced are living in eight IDP centres in Vavuniya and two other camps in Jaffna, reported Daily News. Addressing the media at the Media Centre for National Security, Disaster Management and Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said currently around 79,965 IDPs are living in eight camps in Vavuniya while another 1,342 IDPs are living in two camps in Jaffna and 1,626 persons in hospitals and with their relatives. "Nearly 2,715 IDPs out of 19,683 displaced persons who left their IDP centres following freedom of movement did not report back. If they do not return, we are not going to go behind them. It is up to them come back or stay where they are", he added.
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January - 7 
Army troops during their search and clear operations on January 7 in the general areas of Peralkulam, Visuamadukulam, Puthukudiyiruppu and Veheragolla recovered one pistol, three hand grenades, one .22 rifle and one unexploded bomb, according to Sri
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Army troops during their search and clear operations on January 7 in the general areas of Peralkulam, Visuamadukulam, Puthukudiyiruppu and Veheragolla recovered one pistol, three hand grenades, one .22 rifle and one unexploded bomb, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 7 
Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister Keheliya Rambukwelle said the LTTE and the TNA were part and parcel of the same team which tried to attain the Eelam goal through different means and they have gained a new life after their May 18 def
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Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister Keheliya Rambukwelle said the LTTE and the TNA were part and parcel of the same team which tried to attain the Eelam goal through different means and they have gained a new life after their May 18 defeat with the General (retired) Sarath Fonseka group teaming up with the TNA. This new alliance has offered the LTTE Diaspora abroad an opportunity for rejoicing. Sarath Fonseka and his supporters have committed the greatest betrayal in history by helping the separatist terrorists to achieve through alternative means an objective they could not gain through 30 years of war for petty political gain, said Rambukwelle.
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January - 7 
Minister Yapa said the Tamil people in the North are gradually being inducted into the democratic way of life. The High Security Zones established in Jaffna at the time of war are being gradually removed.
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Minister Yapa said the Tamil people in the North are gradually being inducted into the democratic way of life. The High Security Zones established in Jaffna at the time of war are being gradually removed.
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January - 7 
Navy troops conducted a search and clear operation in the general area of Kadiraveli in Verugal on the same day and recovered 58500 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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Navy troops conducted a search and clear operation in the general area of Kadiraveli in Verugal on the same day and recovered 58500 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 7 
The direction pursued by the Government towards fulfilling the aspirations of the Tamil people is vastly different to that which is being followed by the Tamil national Alliance (TNA) led by R. Sampanthan, Investment Promotion Minister Anura Priyadha
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The direction pursued by the Government towards fulfilling the aspirations of the Tamil people is vastly different to that which is being followed by the Tamil national Alliance (TNA) led by R. Sampanthan, Investment Promotion Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa told the Media at the Cabinet briefing on January 7, reported Daily News. While the object of President Mahinda Rajapakse was to liberate the Tamils from the grip of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the TNA always tried to drive them into the separatist ideal with the influence of the LTTE, the Minister added. He recalled the trauma and sufferings endured by the Tamils under the lawless LTTE and said the TNA is trying to repeat the same scenario through different means by linking with their (LTTE’s) counterparts abroad. He also said that TNA or Sampanthan never even tried to give ear to the cry for democracy of the Tamil people, by supporting to LTTE separatists agenda.
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January - 7 
The TNA Parliamentarian K. Thurairetnasingam said the party is extending its support to Sarath Fonseka at the Presidential election after getting him to agree to a number of conditions. In an interview with Vasanthan FM, Thurairetnasingam said Fonsek
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The TNA Parliamentarian K. Thurairetnasingam said the party is extending its support to Sarath Fonseka at the Presidential election after getting him to agree to a number of conditions. In an interview with Vasanthan FM, Thurairetnasingam said Fonseka agreed to comply with all their conditions and the party signed an agreement with him covering these issues. He reiterated that Fonseka and opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe signed this agreement and the copies of this agreement were sent to the foreign representatives too. "We have already informed about this agreement to diplomats and the foreign Governments," he said. He said the TNA will never deviate from its policy of establishing an autonomous regime for the Tamil speaking people, saying, "We do not want the 13th Amendment. We have no confidence in the 13th Amendment." He stressed that they want an autonomous regime with all powers. Thurairetnasingam said: "The President did not comply with our conditions and therefore this Government should be overthrown."
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January - 7 
The United Nations Human Right expert said on January 7 that the execution video depicting alleged execution of Tamil prisoners by Sri Lankan soldiers is authentic and called for an inquiry into possible war crimes during the final stages of the conf
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The United Nations Human Right expert said on January 7 that the execution video depicting alleged execution of Tamil prisoners by Sri Lankan soldiers is authentic and called for an inquiry into possible war crimes during the final stages of the conflict between the Government forces and LTTE militants, according to Colombo Page. In a press statement the UN said Philip Alston, the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, commissioned three experts in forensic pathology, forensic video analysis, and firearm evidence to examine the video, after concluding that the investigations carried out by the Government had not been thorough or impartial. "The conclusion clearly is that the video is authentic," Alston told the media at a news conference in New York. "I have therefore called on the Government of Sri Lanka to respond to these allegations," he emphasized. The video was first aired by the British Television station Channel 4 in August 2009.
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January - 8 
A militant threw a consignment of arms, explosives, a Pakistani SIM card and cash from atop the fencing in Arnia sector in the morning of January 8, but it was seized by the Border Security Force immediately. This was second time in less than a fortn
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A militant threw a consignment of arms, explosives, a Pakistani SIM card and cash from atop the fencing in Arnia sector in the morning of January 8, but it was seized by the Border Security Force immediately. This was second time in less than a fortnight that the militants, with active backing of Pakistan Rangers, threw arms and explosives from atop the fencing to this side of the International Border (IB), reportedly for the militants or their couriers.
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January - 8 
A senior leader of the ULFA, identified as Bhim Kanta Buraguhain alias Mama, was produced in Tezpur court on January 8, according to Assam Tribune.
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A senior leader of the ULFA, identified as Bhim Kanta Buraguhain alias Mama, was produced in Tezpur court on January 8, according to Assam Tribune.
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January - 8 
A Union Home Ministry report revealed that among the worst Naxal (left wing extremism)-infested states, maximum Naxalites were killed in Chhattisgarh, Director General of Police (DGP) Vishwa Ranjan said, according to Business Standard. Minimum Naxal
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A Union Home Ministry report revealed that among the worst Naxal (left wing extremism)-infested states, maximum Naxalites were killed in Chhattisgarh, Director General of Police (DGP) Vishwa Ranjan said, according to Business Standard. Minimum Naxal incidents had taken place in the state in the last one year as well, he added. Ranjan said 217 encounters took place between the Security personnel and Naxalites in various parts of the state in 2009. During the encounters, 107 Naxalites were gunned down, the DGP said. The figure could be much more as the Police officially take down the number on the basis of bodies found. Since the rebels carry away the bodies, Police suspect that the number will be more. "Even the Naxal literatures underline heavy casualties in Chhattisgarh," Ranjan added. Referring to the operation against the Naxalites, Ranjan said the drive of Chhattisgarh Police was on while the joint operation with the central forces would be launched soon. "We are getting support from the villagers to the Centre in our operation against the Naxalites," he added. The central Government had provided adequate forces for the operation against the ultras while the assistance would continue in future as well, Ranjan said, adding that after the inhuman acts of the Naxalites, villagers in the interior areas of red zone are helping the Security personnel. The Police chief said the urban network of the Naxalites was under scanner and Police were keeping a close vigil as without an urban base, the Naxals cannot operate an underground movement in the forests
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January - 8 
According to Tripurainfo, two ‘lieutenants’ of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) ‘supremo’ Ranjit Debbarma surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) along with their wives at Khowai in West District on January 8. The surrendered cadres were identified a
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According to Tripurainfo, two ‘lieutenants’ of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) ‘supremo’ Ranjit Debbarma surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) along with their wives at Khowai in West District on January 8. The surrendered cadres were identified as Raj Kumar Debbarma (38) alias Anthony, a self-styled ‘major’ and ‘chief’ of the outfit’s political wing Tripura Peoples Democratic Front (TPDF) and Biswajit Debbarma (36) alias Bukhrai. During surrender, they deposited one desktop computer with accessories, several incriminating documents of the banned group and other household goods. Police sources said that surrendered Raj Kumar as ‘Chief’ of the political wing was also the editor of ATTF’s monthly magazine, ‘Choba’, in Kokborok language.
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January - 8 
Andhra Pradesh Police arrested Tushar Kant Bhattacharya alias Srikant (50), a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Warangal on an unspecified date and was produced in a Warangal court on January 8, reports Telegraph. U
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Andhra Pradesh Police arrested Tushar Kant Bhattacharya alias Srikant (50), a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Warangal on an unspecified date and was produced in a Warangal court on January 8, reports Telegraph. Unspecified sources said the Maoist was arrested in Hyderabad city two days ago but the Police had kept the news under wraps till the evening of January 8. Bhattacharya, a Bengali from Andhra Pradesh’s Adilabad District, is chief of the "Triple U" unit, the CPI-Maoist militant wing that operates in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and "Uttar" (north) Bihar. He is also a member of the Maoist outfit’s "international forum", which interacts with foreign rebels and rights groups.
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January - 8 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 8 said, "Some positive signals are there that they are willing to hold discussions with us. We are expecting something in writing from ULFA," reports Telegraph.
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 8 said, "Some positive signals are there that they are willing to hold discussions with us. We are expecting something in writing from ULFA," reports Telegraph.
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January - 8 
At lest five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Imphal East District Police from Langol area on January 8. They were identified as R.V. Shimray, Longyao Zelle, M.
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At lest five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were arrested by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Imphal East District Police from Langol area on January 8. They were identified as R.V. Shimray, Longyao Zelle, M. Giteon, Ngalangzar Roland and Soul Romai. A number of incriminating documents, including recommendation letters for awarding of contracts and threat notes, was recovered from their possession.
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January - 8 
Bangladesh Local Government Minister Ashraful Islam on January 8 said that former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf had a secret meeting with jailed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia during a visit when the then Premier Khal
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Bangladesh Local Government Minister Ashraful Islam on January 8 said that former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf had a secret meeting with jailed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia during a visit when the then Premier Khaleda Zia belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was in power, reports PTI . He said “Pervez Musharraf [former Pakistan President] came to Dhaka ... When the ULFA leader was detained in the (Dhaka Central) jail, from where he was brought to the Sheraton Hotel”.
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January - 8 
Chhatradhar Mahato, convener of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) and 151 inmates at the Midnapore Central Correctional Home began a fast-unto-death on January 8, demanding withdrawal of all cases on charges of their links with
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Chhatradhar Mahato, convener of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) and 151 inmates at the Midnapore Central Correctional Home began a fast-unto-death on January 8, demanding withdrawal of all cases on charges of their links with the Maoists and those under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Mahato was produced at the Jhargram court along with seven others including Sukhshanti Baskey, treasurer of the PCPA, and Raja Sarkhel and Prasun Mukherjee, two social activists who were charged with helping the Maoists in fundraising. They were charged under sections of the UAPA, Indian Penal Code, Explosive Substances Act and the Arms Act.
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January - 8 
Karimnagar First Additional Sessions Judge S.M. Rafi remanded CPI-Maoist’s Maharashtra State committee member Ogge Chandramouli alias Mahender alias ‘CM’ in judicial custody till January 19.
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Karimnagar First Additional Sessions Judge S.M. Rafi remanded CPI-Maoist’s Maharashtra State committee member Ogge Chandramouli alias Mahender alias ‘CM’ in judicial custody till January 19.
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January - 8 
One businessman, Rakesh Prasad (20), was abducted by suspected militants belonging to anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Misamari area in Sonitpur District on January 8.
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One businessman, Rakesh Prasad (20), was abducted by suspected militants belonging to anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Misamari area in Sonitpur District on January 8.
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January - 8 
The Apunba Lup, the apex body of several agitating groups in the State, suspended its class boycott campaign and declared resumption of classes in the valley from January 11, after holding fifth round of talks at office of the Manipur Chief Minister
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The Apunba Lup, the apex body of several agitating groups in the State, suspended its class boycott campaign and declared resumption of classes in the valley from January 11, after holding fifth round of talks at office of the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on January 8, reports Telegraph. The Apunba Lup had carried out an agitation for the last six months in protest against the July 23 encounter in which a suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was shot dead by the Imphal West District Police in the Khawairamband Bazaar area. A pregnant woman was also killed and five other persons sustained injuries in the cross-fire.
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January - 8 
The Assam Rifles (AR) Director General Lieutenant-General K. S. Yadava, addressing the 175th anniversary of the AR on January 8, said, "United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was raised in Assam on the slogan of `Assam for Assamese'. But it's no long
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The Assam Rifles (AR) Director General Lieutenant-General K. S. Yadava, addressing the 175th anniversary of the AR on January 8, said, "United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was raised in Assam on the slogan of `Assam for Assamese'. But it's no longer what it was. My personal perception is that 50% of the lower cadre of ULFA is from across the border,'', reports Times of India. He added that the `hardcore cadre' of ULFA was now down to just about 200 or so.
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January - 8 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) killed 190 militants and Naxalites (left eng extremists) besides arresting 2,054 in the year 2009, according to PTI. The Force lost 70 of its personnel. A massive recovery of 48, 000 ammunition was made in 293
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) killed 190 militants and Naxalites (left eng extremists) besides arresting 2,054 in the year 2009, according to PTI. The Force lost 70 of its personnel. A massive recovery of 48, 000 ammunition was made in 293 encounters undertaken by the CRPF along with other Security Forces. "Apart from this, about 2,000 kilograms of explosives and 685 arms were also recovered. Seventy four militants were killed in Jammu and Kashmir while in Assam, 58 militants were killed," the CRPF spokesperson Ajay Chaturvedi said in a statement on January 8. He said in left wing extremism areas, 35 Naxalites were killed in Chhattisgarh while in Jharkhand 15 were killed. Orissa accounted for five kills and West Bengal three during the said period. "Two hundred and twelve militants and Naxalites had also surrendered. Maximum 118 militants had surrendered in Tripura, while in Assam 65 gave up arms besides seven in J&K and one in Arunachal Pradesh. "Ten Naxalites in Chhattisgarh and 11 in Maharashtra were also in the surrendered list," the official said, adding, in Chhattisgarh 363 Naxalites were arrested. In west Bengal 349 Naxals were arrested, while in Jharkhand and Orissa the numbers were 180 and 136 respectively. In Maharashtra, 120 Naxals were arrested while in Madhya Pradesh 63 suspects were arrested. Nearly 639 CRPF personnel were injured during the same period while Naxals took away 20 arms and 1,954 ammunition of the force.
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January - 8 
The Centre on January 8 expressed its firmness in continuing with its decision to ban pre-paid mobile services in Jammu and Kashmir saying that these type of connections were popular among terrorists and have been used to detonate landmines targeting
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The Centre on January 8 expressed its firmness in continuing with its decision to ban pre-paid mobile services in Jammu and Kashmir saying that these type of connections were popular among terrorists and have been used to detonate landmines targeting the Army convoys in the State, reports Times of India.
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January - 8 
The tripartite talks among Lallumba group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP and Union and Manipur Government representatives was held at the 1st Manipur Rifles in Imphal on January 8.
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The tripartite talks among Lallumba group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP and Union and Manipur Government representatives was held at the 1st Manipur Rifles in Imphal on January 8.
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January - 8 
Two area committee members of CPI-Maoist, Puvvala Mohana Rao alias Kumar of Vanakabadi village in G.L.Puram mandal (administrative unit) and Ariki Chinnammi alias Sarada of Dibbaguda in Sitampeta mandal in Srikakulam District surrendered before Super
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Two area committee members of CPI-Maoist, Puvvala Mohana Rao alias Kumar of Vanakabadi village in G.L.Puram mandal (administrative unit) and Ariki Chinnammi alias Sarada of Dibbaguda in Sitampeta mandal in Srikakulam District surrendered before Superintendent of Police Y. Gangadhar and OSD (Vizianagaram), Navin Gulati on January 8, reports The Hindu.
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January - 8 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Khrew area in Pulwama District on January 8, according to Daily Excelsior. They were identified as Altaf Ahmad Mir alias Mohsin and Zahoor Ahmad Mi
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Khrew area in Pulwama District on January 8, according to Daily Excelsior. They were identified as Altaf Ahmad Mir alias Mohsin and Zahoor Ahmad Mir alias Haroon. Some arms and ammunition, including AK rifles, were recovered from the encounter site. A Police spokesman said that both the militants were part of the break away group of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit which had joined the LeT in 2009 and had been instrumental in strengthening of the LeT. They had developed a strong base in Srinagar and South Kashmir, the spokesman said. He said the duo was wanted by the Police for their involvement in a number of terrorist acts, including the car bomb blast outside the Central Jail Srinagar and killing of two Policemen at Pampore in 2009. "By killing the duo, the police has solved the Kathidarwaza IED [Improvised Explosive Device] blast case and the Pampore shoot out case," he added.
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January - 8 
Two PLA cadres, Ningthoujam Surendra Singh alias Achou (39) and Khundongbam Sharatchandra Singh alias Angang (45), were arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation along the National Highway -39 at Wangjing Bazar area on January
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Two PLA cadres, Ningthoujam Surendra Singh alias Achou (39) and Khundongbam Sharatchandra Singh alias Angang (45), were arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation along the National Highway -39 at Wangjing Bazar area on January 8. They were reportedly involved in various cases of extortion of money from the general public of Thoubal areas and were giving shelter to PLA cadres at their respective houses.
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January - 8 
Union Government said the country, especially Jammu and Kashmir, remains vulnerable to militant attacks sponsored by forces from across the border. Complimenting the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force for successfully eliminating two milit
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Union Government said the country, especially Jammu and Kashmir, remains vulnerable to militant attacks sponsored by forces from across the border. Complimenting the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force for successfully eliminating two militants in Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on January 6, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said the militants were in communication with their handlers outside the country. "The incident highlights the fact that the country, especially Jammu and Kashmir, remains vulnerable to militant attacks sponsored by forces from across the border," he said in a statement. The Union Home Minister said at the same time the country's capacity to neutralise a militant attack has also increased considerably.
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January - 8 
West Bengal Government said the Police and intelligence agencies have got information about Maoist leader Kishan hiding in the State and he is likely to be arrested soon, reports PTI. "Kishenji has been operating in 'jungle mahal' (West Midnapore, Ba
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West Bengal Government said the Police and intelligence agencies have got information about Maoist leader Kishan hiding in the State and he is likely to be arrested soon, reports PTI. "Kishenji has been operating in 'jungle mahal' (West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts). The police and intelligence agencies have got information about him and he will be arrested soon," Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen told reporters. He said the Police and joint forces operating in 'jungle mahal' have arrested 40 Maoist leaders and cadre so far.
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January - 8 
With officials reluctant to work in Maoist-hit backward Districts of Orissa, the State Government on January 8 (today) said it was formulating a policy to provide financial and other incentives to non-Police employees too, reported PTI. "Like Police
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With officials reluctant to work in Maoist-hit backward Districts of Orissa, the State Government on January 8 (today) said it was formulating a policy to provide financial and other incentives to non-Police employees too, reported PTI. "Like Police personnel, the officials working under different welfare and administrative departments would also get financial package for working in backward regions," Chief Secretary T. K. Mishra told reporters after a meeting of senior bureaucrats and police officers. The meeting observed that development activities in about 15 Maoist-hit Districts were affected due to non-availability of officials.
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January - 8 
A suspected militant ‘commander’, identified as Irfan, blew himself up during a Police raid in the Adezai village in Matni on the outskirts of Peshawar, the capital of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), on January 8, according to Dawn. Six Policeme
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A suspected militant ‘commander’, identified as Irfan, blew himself up during a Police raid in the Adezai village in Matni on the outskirts of Peshawar, the capital of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), on January 8, according to Dawn. Six Policemen were injured in the incident. Four suspected militants were also arrested in the raid.
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January - 8 
At least six persons were killed in an explosion in a house near Babri mosque in Baldia town locality of Karachi in the early hours of January 8 (today), according to Dawn. Deputy Inspector General of West Sardar of Karachi, Majeed, said that hand gr
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At least six persons were killed in an explosion in a house near Babri mosque in Baldia town locality of Karachi in the early hours of January 8 (today), according to Dawn. Deputy Inspector General of West Sardar of Karachi, Majeed, said that hand grenades and other weapons were also recovered from the house. Till the last reporting of this news, rescue operation is still going on.
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January - 8 
Daily Times quoting an interview of Operation Commander Major General Ashfaq Nadeem reports that a large number of Taliban militants in Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) have fled to Karachi and South Waziristan to escape the Army operation
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Daily Times quoting an interview of Operation Commander Major General Ashfaq Nadeem reports that a large number of Taliban militants in Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) have fled to Karachi and South Waziristan to escape the Army operation Operation Sherdil (lion heart) in Malakand division. "I think these militants have fled to Karachi and Waziristan," Operation Commander Major General Ashfaq Nadeem told Daily Times in an interview. Nadeem said Intelligence Agencies were on the hunt for these suspected militants in Karachi and some of them had already been arrested. "It is because Karachi is a big city and it is not easy to find someone so easily. Secondly, you can find shelter among fellow Pashtuns who number in tens of thousands," said a man in Matta tehsil (revenue unit), whose militant relative was traced in Karachi. Security Officials in Peshawar said the Swat Taliban, loyal to Fazlullah, were being hunted in Karachi where they might set up a command and control structure to gain a foothold in the country’s financial hub. "Some signs of the Swat Taliban have already been seen in Karachi and the security personnel are working on these leads to arrest them," Intelligence Officials added.
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January - 8 
Eight persons were killed and 11 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate of the headquarters of the militant outfit Ansar-ul-Islam (AI) in Tirah area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 8
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Eight persons were killed and 11 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate of the headquarters of the militant outfit Ansar-ul-Islam (AI) in Tirah area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 8, according to Daily Times. Sources said that a meeting of the AI shura was in progress when the suicide bomber struck. An AI spokesman said the suicide bomber blew himself up when he was stopped from entering the gate. He said the attacker’s target was the AI shura but he failed, as he was not allowed to enter. He said AI ‘chief’ Qazi Mehboobul Haq was also at the madrassa (seminary) when the attack occurred. He said the head of the bomber was recovered by the AI volunteers, and was identified as a member of the Qambarkhel tribe who lived in Bara. He said the bomber was a member of rival militant outfit Lashkar-e-Islam (LI).
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January - 8 
Four Taliban militants were killed and two injured when drones fired two missiles, one at a car and the other at a house, in Palali village in North Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. The village is in Tappi area, 20 kilometres east of Miranshah
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Four Taliban militants were killed and two injured when drones fired two missiles, one at a car and the other at a house, in Palali village in North Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. The village is in Tappi area, 20 kilometres east of Miranshah, the North Waziristan Agency headquarters. "The US drone fired two missiles on a house. The house was completely destroyed," a Senior Security Official told AFP on condition of anonymity. "A vehicle parked in the house was also destroyed," he added.
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January - 8 
In Bajaur Agency, two militants surrendered to the SFs in Katkot area of Mamond tehsil.
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In Bajaur Agency, two militants surrendered to the SFs in Katkot area of Mamond tehsil.
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January - 8 
One trooper was killed as the Taliban militants fired at the SFs near Mazakai, Ghundi Gar, Pungai, Gani Khel and Sinetiza area of South Waziristan during operations Rah-e-Nijat (path to salvation), reports Daily Times. SFs conducted a search and clea
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One trooper was killed as the Taliban militants fired at the SFs near Mazakai, Ghundi Gar, Pungai, Gani Khel and Sinetiza area of South Waziristan during operations Rah-e-Nijat (path to salvation), reports Daily Times. SFs conducted a search and clearance operation at Tank in Jandola sector in South Waziristan and arrested two suspected Taliban militants. Other clearance operations were also conducted around Tip Sar and Trikhi Kaburai near Gani Khel in Shakai sector.
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January - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 10 suspected Taliban militants in Swat and Malakand division and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, reports Daily Times. Four Taliban militants also surrendered at Waliabad, Gokhela and Bhai Kalle.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 10 suspected Taliban militants in Swat and Malakand division and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, reports Daily Times. Four Taliban militants also surrendered at Waliabad, Gokhela and Bhai Kalle.
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January - 8 
Six militants were killed and three others injured in air strikes on suspected militant hideouts in upper Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 8, according to Dawn. Official and independent sources said that three h
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Six militants were killed and three others injured in air strikes on suspected militant hideouts in upper Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 8, according to Dawn. Official and independent sources said that three hideouts were targeted by helicopter gunships in the Kunj area of Sheikhan. All the buildings attacked were destroyed and at least six militants were killed.
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January - 8 
Six unidentified persons, who were killed in a bomb blast in the Baldia Town of Karachi in the morning of January 8, were identified as five militants and one civilian, according to Dawn. An initial investigation stated that six militants had come to
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Six unidentified persons, who were killed in a bomb blast in the Baldia Town of Karachi in the morning of January 8, were identified as five militants and one civilian, according to Dawn. An initial investigation stated that six militants had come to the house at about 3 am (PST) on three motorcycles. They were guests of Ayaz, younger brother of Riaz who was living in the house with his mother, wife and three children. All the militants were in their late teens or early twenties. Five of the dead militants were identified as Riazul Hasan, Mohammad Husain, Shahbaz Lahori, Asif and Zahid. Ayaz was also killed in the blast, while his brother Ibrar was injured. A portion of a house was destroyed in what was described as an accidental blast. "We heard a loud bang at about 7:45am and saw two bodies lying in the debris. A Kalashnikov rifle was beside the bodies," a eyewitness said. Police found a cache of arms and ammunition and suicide vests strapped to the two bodies in the house. The suicide vests were fitted with grenades, they added. The suicide vest of the third militant accidentally triggered the explosion, causing a grenade to explode, investigators said. Police recovered several cartons of tinned food, jihadi literature, books and CDs, stickers of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) pasted inside a trunk containing certifications of graduation from a seminary, cell phones and several SIMs from the debris of the house. Three AK-47 rifles with several dozen rounds, over 25 hand grenades, anti-personnel mines and a pistol were also recovered, Baldia town Superintendent of Police Zahid Husain said. Interior Minister Rehman Malik told journalists that the militants were from Swat.
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January - 8 
The SFs shelled different hideouts of the militants in Kharkay, Kagga and Mulla Syed areas of Bajaur Agency, reports The News. There was no report about the casualties. A civilian was injured when a mortar shell missed the target and hit a house in K
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The SFs shelled different hideouts of the militants in Kharkay, Kagga and Mulla Syed areas of Bajaur Agency, reports The News. There was no report about the casualties. A civilian was injured when a mortar shell missed the target and hit a house in Kagga area of Mamond tehsil.
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January - 8 
Two militants were killed and three others injured in a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency, reports The News. Tribal sources said that during search operation the militants opened fire on the SFs an
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Two militants were killed and three others injured in a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency, reports The News. Tribal sources said that during search operation the militants opened fire on the SFs and in an exchange of fire, two militants were killed and three others sustained injuries. The dead militants were identified as Aliur Rehman and Fazal Amin while the injured included Ibrahim, Gul Jan and Sada Khan.
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January - 8 
Hours after agreeing to join a high-level political mechanism, which is widely seen as a breakthrough in the efforts to find an outlet to the protracted political impasse, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa K
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Hours after agreeing to join a high-level political mechanism, which is widely seen as a breakthrough in the efforts to find an outlet to the protracted political impasse, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda warned that his party would launch 'people's revolt' if the country does not get a new constitution on time and the peace process gets derailed, reports Nepal News. Addressing a programme organised by the local civil society in Biratnagar in the afternoon of January 8, Prachanda said Nepali people would take to the streets if a scenario, which might derail the peace process and scuttle the constitutional-making drive, is created in the country. He added that the parties should be careful not to invite such a scenario. Prachanda also raised objection to Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's statement on January 7 that the Maoists would face the fate of the Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka if they continued to engage on violence and intimation. Speaking at the same programme, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman Jhala Nath Khanal stressed the need for consensus among the parties to write new constitution and conclude the peace process. Likewise, Nepali Congress vice-president and parliamentary leader Ram Chandra Poudel said peace process should be the main priority at the moment. Alluding to the recent statements of the Maoist leaders, Poudel maintained that the threat of power capturing and ethnicity-based federalism will not help the peace process.
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January - 8 
The CPN-Maoist-led by Matrika Yadav claimed on January 8 that the disqualified combatants who were discharged from the UN-monitored cantonments have joined the party. The breakaway faction of the Unified CPN-Maoist made such claims amid a function in
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The CPN-Maoist-led by Matrika Yadav claimed on January 8 that the disqualified combatants who were discharged from the UN-monitored cantonments have joined the party. The breakaway faction of the Unified CPN-Maoist made such claims amid a function in Dhankuta District, a day after the discharge of disqualified Maoist combatants began. CPN-Maoist District secretary Sudarshan said that there has been an increasing trend among the former rebel fighters to walk out of the cantonments and join the party. The Matrika-led Maoist had postponed its plan to make public its "people’s army" as announced earlier. Sudarshan said the army publicising programme would be held on February 7. According to a source, the pre-announced programme was put off for now as the party was making preparations to recruit the disqualified combatants discharged from the cantonments.
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January - 9 
A combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles on January 9 arrested two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, who were involved in the January 6 bomb attack at the residence of Manipur Opposition leader Ra
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A combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles on January 9 arrested two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, who were involved in the January 6 bomb attack at the residence of Manipur Opposition leader Radhabinod Koijam at Thangmeiband. They were identified as Moirangthem Monao alias Parimacha alias Mohen alias Sana (26) and Laikhuram Munal Singh alias Santahoi (24). One loaded 9-mm pistol, one magazine of AK-47 rifles with three live rounds and one two wheeler vehicle and one cellular phone were recovered from their possession. They reveled during their interrogation that they were operating under one R.K. Jemson alias Rozar alias Ramananda alias Nongpoknagnba (32) of Sagolband Bijoy Govinda. They confessed their involvement in the killing of one non local sugar juice vendor at Kwakeithel Bazar on March 1, 2009, killing of one non local barber at Sagolband Khumbong Mayum, lobbying of hand grenade at computer shop at Lamphel Sanakiethel, setting ablaze of Ujala Restaurant at Kwakethel, setting ablaze of Joychandra Garden at Langol and extortions of money from various shops and restaurants and saw mills and other business establishments in the Imphal areas. They also disclosed that the recent serial killings of non locals in the State were the handiwork of the PREPAK, People's Liberation Army (PLA), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) as per a ‘decision’ taken at the top level to destabilise the present Manipur Government.
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January - 9 
An infiltration bid was foiled by the SFs after about 45 minutes of heavy exchange of firing in the night of January 9 in the Mala Bela area of Garkhal in the Pargwal sector of Jammu District. The militants who had earlier succeeded in cutting seven
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An infiltration bid was foiled by the SFs after about 45 minutes of heavy exchange of firing in the night of January 9 in the Mala Bela area of Garkhal in the Pargwal sector of Jammu District. The militants who had earlier succeeded in cutting seven wires of fencing, including concertina and cobra wires, were detected by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, reports Daily Excelsior.
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January - 9 
Militants shot dead two former militants and injured another in two separate incidents the Kulgam District. Militants shot at and injured two former militants at Qoimoh market in Kulgam District on January 9, official sources said. One of the injured
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Militants shot dead two former militants and injured another in two separate incidents the Kulgam District. Militants shot at and injured two former militants at Qoimoh market in Kulgam District on January 9, official sources said. One of the injured succumbed to his later. The deceased was identified as Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bragloo Kulgam while the injured person was identified as Sameer Ahmad Bhat. Both Gulzar and Sameer were associated with the HM before they renounced the path of violence and joined the mainstream to lead normal lives, the sources said, adding they were targeted for allegedly being informers of the SFs.
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January - 9 
SFs neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a haul of ammunition and contrabands, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and packets of heroin, from Shalela village of Gandoh tehsil in the Doda district on January 9. Three IEDs weighing
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SFs neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a haul of ammunition and contrabands, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and packets of heroin, from Shalela village of Gandoh tehsil in the Doda district on January 9. Three IEDs weighing 5.5 kilograms each, 800 grams of Pakistani sealed heroin, two AK magazines, 100 rounds, two grenades, blankets and ration were seized from the hideout, sources said.
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January - 9 
The central secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) K. N. Ramachandran on January 9 said no one is shedding tears for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Andhra Pradesh because they had created a culture of
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The central secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) K. N. Ramachandran on January 9 said no one is shedding tears for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Andhra Pradesh because they had created a culture of extortion through individual squads, according to Express Buzz. The CPI-Maoist base stands highly eroded in Andhra Pradesh and the extremists are not getting any support anymore because they have deviated even from the basic tenets of Maoism, he maintained. “The CPI (Maoist) cannot call itself a Naxal outfit because they have moved away from the Naxal ideology. The Maoists are an individualistic and anarchist lot,” he said. He added that the CPI-Maoist has created units which are allowed to function on their own and they are targeting the people and their utilities. They have become extortion squads which is why no one is now sympathising with them in Andhra Pradesh. Ramachandran who had joined CPI-ML during the Naxalbari movement of 1960s is known to have been very vocal against means of the armed struggle adopted by the CPI-Maoist.
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January - 9 
The Hindu reports that four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with a Police party comprising the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and the Koya Commandos at Surpanaguda area near Jagurugondo in
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The Hindu reports that four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with a Police party comprising the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and the Koya Commandos at Surpanaguda area near Jagurugondo in Dantewada District on January 9. Superintendent of Police Amrish Misra said that one 12 bore gun and three muzzle loaders were recovered. All the four were in uniform and suspected to be members of the Jagarugonda area committee of the outfit. There are two women among the four Moists killed, adds PTI
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January - 9 
The Police raided a house in Basantgarh belt of Udhampur District in the night of January 9 and arrested a HM militant, Abdul Noorani alias Haider, reports PTI.
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The Police raided a house in Basantgarh belt of Udhampur District in the night of January 9 and arrested a HM militant, Abdul Noorani alias Haider, reports PTI.
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January - 9 
The Security Forces on January 9 recovered 120 landmines besides firearms and other weapons in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District. Besides 120 directional landmines, 28 firearms, 61 sharp weapons, detonators, wires, and large quantity of bom
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The Security Forces on January 9 recovered 120 landmines besides firearms and other weapons in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District. Besides 120 directional landmines, 28 firearms, 61 sharp weapons, detonators, wires, and large quantity of bomb-making material were seized during the raid at a house in Jamda locality, Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma said. Though Police had a tip off about five persons, having Maoist links, holed up in the house, they could not be arrested. Maoist literature and handwritten posters were also found in the rooms of the house.
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January - 9 
The SFs arrested one Zakir Hussain (35) from Chakragram of Darrang District and recovered a hand-made pistol and eight rounds of ammunition including four rounds belonging to AK-47 from his possession on January 9.
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The SFs arrested one Zakir Hussain (35) from Chakragram of Darrang District and recovered a hand-made pistol and eight rounds of ammunition including four rounds belonging to AK-47 from his possession on January 9.
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January - 9 
The State Government has sent one of the three companies of its Armed Police — who received commando training from the Punjab Police at Patiala — to Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore Districts. The force joined the Midnapore Police Lines on January
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The State Government has sent one of the three companies of its Armed Police — who received commando training from the Punjab Police at Patiala — to Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore Districts. The force joined the Midnapore Police Lines on January 9, said Vivek Sahai, Inspector General (State Armed Police). The State Police have decided to press into service a specialised force of 300 commandoes. Of them, 100 commandos will be sent to West Midnapore. The highly trained outfit has been likened to the “Greyhound” of Andhra Pradesh Police.
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January - 9 
Two top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with arms and explosives in a joint operation by Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Gadchiroli District, Police said on January 10, PTI reported. S
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Two top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with arms and explosives in a joint operation by Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Gadchiroli District, Police said on January 10, PTI reported. Sukhdev Yeshu Tumroti (31) and Shankar Parad Gawade (30) were arrested from Pomke village on January 9, Police added. 20 kilograms of explosives, six 12-bore rifles, one locally made pistol and over a dozen cartridges, among other things, were seized from the duo.
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January - 9 
Two women of a family were shot at and wounded by suspected militants in their residence at Hiyangthang Lai Maning under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District on January 9, reports Imphal Free Press. The two injured victims were identified as
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Two women of a family were shot at and wounded by suspected militants in their residence at Hiyangthang Lai Maning under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District on January 9, reports Imphal Free Press. The two injured victims were identified as Huirem Bimola Devi (37) and her younger sister-in-law Huirem Ongbi Tombi Devi (27).
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January - 9 
A US drone strike on January 9 killed at least four terrorists in North Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), security and intelligence officials said, reports Daily Times. "A US drone fired two missiles, which hit a compound used
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A US drone strike on January 9 killed at least four terrorists in North Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), security and intelligence officials said, reports Daily Times. "A US drone fired two missiles, which hit a compound used as a training centre by militants," a senior security official said. He said that the identity of the militants was not immediately known, adding it was also not clear whether any high-value target was present in the area at the time of the strike.
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January - 9 
Seven Policemen were injured when an alleged suicide bomber blew himself up in a house in Adezai village in Mattani area of Peshawar in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 9, sources said, reports Daily Times. The Security Forces raided a
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Seven Policemen were injured when an alleged suicide bomber blew himself up in a house in Adezai village in Mattani area of Peshawar in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 9, sources said, reports Daily Times. The Security Forces raided a house during a search operation to arrest two Taliban militants Saifullah and Bilal – who were wanted by Police in various cases of terrorism. During the raid, Taliban ‘commander’, Irfan, who was the only one present in the house, blew himself up.
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January - 9 
Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told the BBC Sinhala that just over 11,000 LTTE suspects are in custody, following the release of 712 former LTTE combatants on January 9.
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Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told the BBC Sinhala that just over 11,000 LTTE suspects are in custody, following the release of 712 former LTTE combatants on January 9.
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January - 10 
A militant of the Pakistan-backed Al-Badr terrorist outfit was arrested from Gopalpura, near Srinagar on January 10, reports The Hindu. Acting on specific information, the SFs arrested Syed Muneer Bukhari alias ‘Muna’, a resident of Nowpora-Sopore at
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A militant of the Pakistan-backed Al-Badr terrorist outfit was arrested from Gopalpura, near Srinagar on January 10, reports The Hindu. Acting on specific information, the SFs arrested Syed Muneer Bukhari alias ‘Muna’, a resident of Nowpora-Sopore at Gopalpura, a Police spokesman said. He said a pistol, its one magazine, five rounds and one grenade were recovered from his possession.
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January - 10 
A PLA cadre, Lourembam Robinson alias Benin (28), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Kakwa Naorem Leikai near Ima Lairembi on January 10. He confessed that he joined the outfit in February 2003 under one Khagemba of Kakwa and got ba
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A PLA cadre, Lourembam Robinson alias Benin (28), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Kakwa Naorem Leikai near Ima Lairembi on January 10. He confessed that he joined the outfit in February 2003 under one Khagemba of Kakwa and got basic military training at Sajik Tampak in Chandel District and was operating under one Lamjing of the outfit.
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January - 10 
A total of 23,051 kilograms of marijuana was seized in Chhattisgarh in 2009, Police said, according to Sify.com. “Police seized 23,051 kg marijuana, 67,700 marijuana plants and 2,598 lethal drug injections in 2009, estimated to cost Rs.40.06 million,
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A total of 23,051 kilograms of marijuana was seized in Chhattisgarh in 2009, Police said, according to Sify.com. “Police seized 23,051 kg marijuana, 67,700 marijuana plants and 2,598 lethal drug injections in 2009, estimated to cost Rs.40.06 million,” said a booklet brought out by Police headquarters highlighting its achievements during 2009. The booklet said 217 gun battles were fought in 2009 till December 15 and 107 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed. A total of 177 Maoists and 445 sangham members, followers of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested in the State in 2009.
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January - 10 
About 30 Naxalites (left wing extremists), at least 15 of them Gothikoya tribals, set ablaze a porcelain and a tractor of a civil contractor near Puligundala village under Dummugudem Police Station in Khammam District at around 11.30pm on January 10,
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About 30 Naxalites (left wing extremists), at least 15 of them Gothikoya tribals, set ablaze a porcelain and a tractor of a civil contractor near Puligundala village under Dummugudem Police Station in Khammam District at around 11.30pm on January 10, reports The Hindu. They also set ablaze a tractor engaged in road-laying work. Police sources said the extremists were out to scuttle the progress of road works taken up on the inter-State border with Chhattisgarh.
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January - 10 
According to Assam Tribune, two suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Na-Kuchi under Khetri Police Station in the Kamrup (urban) District on January 10. One 9 mm pisto
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According to Assam Tribune, two suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Na-Kuchi under Khetri Police Station in the Kamrup (urban) District on January 10. One 9 mm pistol, a hand grenade, two magazines and six rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. The suspected ULFA militants were believed to be led by ‘self-styled sergeant major’ Jayanta Kalita alias Jintu, adds Shillong Times. Kalita, a top ‘commander’ of the 109th battalion' of the ULFA operating in Western Assam, was reportedly escaped towards the jungles of Meghalaya border.
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January - 10 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the bomb squad of the Criminal Investigation Department from a private bus parked at Hamiltonganj in Kalchini of Jalpaiguri District on January 10, reports Telegraph. The explosive was subsequent
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the bomb squad of the Criminal Investigation Department from a private bus parked at Hamiltonganj in Kalchini of Jalpaiguri District on January 10, reports Telegraph. The explosive was subsequently defused in the afternoon of January 11.
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January - 10 
Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tako Dabi asked for Assam Government’s help for conducting joint counter-insurgency (CI) operations to flush out United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants taking
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Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tako Dabi asked for Assam Government’s help for conducting joint counter-insurgency (CI) operations to flush out United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants taking shelter in forests along the inter-State border, reports Telegraph. He said the Arunachal Pradesh Government had expressed concern over the heightened activities of the ULFA and NDFB in six Districts of the State: East Siang, West Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Upper Dibang Valley, Lohit and Papum Pare. The Minister said the State Police had launched three offensives in a span of two months to drive out militants from the forests of these Districts. “The security scenario in Tirap and Changlang has showed signs of improvement with the recent surrender of NSCN rebels in Khonsa. However, the situation in East Siang, West Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Upper Dibang Valley, Lohit and Papum Pare remains a concern because of the presence of Ulfa and NDFB militants,” the Minister said. “As the home minister of Arunachal Pradesh, I prioritised the matter with urgency and sought help from Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi to destroy the hideouts in the districts,” Dabi said. “Gogoi assured all possible help from his side and considered a joint strike involving the forces of both the states and the army to tackle the rebels,” the Minister said. Dabi said he had recently toured Mebo and the adjoining areas of East Siang besides Likabali area of West Siang, where the NDFB and ULFA rebels were carrying out extortion activities, for taking stock of the situation. He said the cadres of these outfits were also smuggling timber from the forests in Seijosa of East Kameng and the Balijan area of Papum Pare District. The Home Minister said the Security Forces in Lohit, Upper and Lower Dibang Valleys, which have been the transit routes of ULFA cadres, had been put on high alert. “The substantial presence of Ulfa cadres in East Siang, West Siang, Upper and Lower Dibang valley districts besides movements of NDFB militants in belts of Papum Pare and East Kameng districts have raised security concerns in the state. We are trying our best to tackle the menace,” Deputy Inspector-General of East Range Tashi Lama said. An unnamed Police officer in East Kameng District said NDFB cadres had intensified extortion activities and set up camps in Seijosa. He said the fact that a suspected NDFB cadre was shot dead in a joint operation in the Khanamukh area under Missamari Police Station of Sonitpur District in Assam bordering East Kameng District on January 5 indicated that the Ranjan Daimary faction was quite active in the area.
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January - 10 
Deogarh District Police recovered detonators, live ammunition, utensils and a sewing machine from Pindki forest under Riamal Police Station on January 10, reported Express Buzz. Security Forces have intensified combing operation in Heron, Hitam and B
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Deogarh District Police recovered detonators, live ammunition, utensils and a sewing machine from Pindki forest under Riamal Police Station on January 10, reported Express Buzz. Security Forces have intensified combing operation in Heron, Hitam and Biryam areas. Although it is said that the place was used as a camp by the Maoists who have deserted it now, the recovery signifies their presence in the area as Maoists are not known to leave behind their belongings. Although there have been reports of Maoists having a free run in Laimura, Riamal, Ranigola, Gandam, Gangajal areas of the District, Police have been underplaying their presence. The District is directly connected through forest with Saranda forest across the border in Jharkhand via Gurundia in Sundargarh. It was along the route from Biryam to Heron where Police recovered 21 landmines in October 2005.
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January - 10 
Handwara Police arrested one Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Kralgund area of Kupwara District and recovered some arms and ammunition form his possession, a Police spokesman said. Fayaz Ahmad Mir alias Ibrahim, a resident o
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Handwara Police arrested one Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Kralgund area of Kupwara District and recovered some arms and ammunition form his possession, a Police spokesman said. Fayaz Ahmad Mir alias Ibrahim, a resident of Sheikhpora village in Rafiabad area of Baramulla District, was arrested at Bicharwara in Kralgund area. One wireless set, four IED timers, one remote control and 20 AK rounds were recovered from his possession.
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January - 10 
International terrorism and organised crime including drug trafficking would feature among the five agreements India would sign with Bangladesh during the ongoing visit by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to Times of India. India’s Foreign Sec
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International terrorism and organised crime including drug trafficking would feature among the five agreements India would sign with Bangladesh during the ongoing visit by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to Times of India. India’s Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said on January 10 that Hasina’s visit promised to be a path-breaking one. “The visit of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh promises to be a path-breaking one and gives both countries a historic opportunity to build a new and forward looking relationship. India is committed to working with the government of Bangladesh to build on our historical and traditionally close links and open new vistas in our bilateral relations,” said Rao. Five agreements would be signed during the visit including on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, transfer of sentenced persons, combating international terrorism, organised crime and illegal drug trafficking, power cooperation and a cultural exchange programme. Hasina would meet her counterpart Manmohan Singh on January 11 (today). She would be conferred the Indira Gandhi prize for peace, disarmament and development for 2009 on January 12 (tomorrow) at President’s House.
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January - 10 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said SFs engaged the militants on the basis of credible intelligence inputs and the incidents at Lal Chowk in Srinagar did not signify revival of militancy. "Both the operations were initiated by the Sec
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said SFs engaged the militants on the basis of credible intelligence inputs and the incidents at Lal Chowk in Srinagar did not signify revival of militancy. "Both the operations were initiated by the Security Forces and not terrorists. There were credible intelligence information," he told reporters, contending that the incidents got so much attention only because it took place in Srinagar.
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January - 10 
PTI reports that armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 10 attacked a Bihar Military Police (BMP) camp in the Bhagalpur District and injured four BMP personnel before looting arms and ammunition, Police said. Over hundre
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PTI reports that armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 10 attacked a Bihar Military Police (BMP) camp in the Bhagalpur District and injured four BMP personnel before looting arms and ammunition, Police said. Over hundred Maoists swooped down on the BMP camp near Chanan River in Akbarnagar, fired bullets and injured four personnel guarding it. The Maoists looted four self loading rifles, two machine guns, some ammunition and two grenades, Police said, adding, they managed to escape in the dark after the brief attack. A combing operation has been launched in the area to arrest the extremists, Police added.
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January - 10 
The BSF launched Operation Night Dominance all along 202 kilometres of International Border (IB) from Lakhanpur to Pallanwalla following specific intelligence inputs that Pakistan Army and Rangers were desperate to push militants into this side takin
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The BSF launched Operation Night Dominance all along 202 kilometres of International Border (IB) from Lakhanpur to Pallanwalla following specific intelligence inputs that Pakistan Army and Rangers were desperate to push militants into this side taking advantage of a dense fog which engulfed entire stretch of the border during night. Reports said that movement of militants is being observed near launching pads of the militants, close to forwards posts of Rangers in Chumbrian, Tutwal, Chaprar and Kunjpur opposite Kharkola, Sangral, Khatmarian and Abdullian areas of R. S. Pura sector, Zaffarwal opposite Ramgarh sector and Khairi, Peer Babaa, Rial, Panj Talian, Kundal and Kuklyani in Surkhpur village opposite Kanachak sector. Intelligence reports indicated that the militants, backed by Pakistan Army and Rangers, could make simultaneous attempts from two or three places to sneak into this side during the night. However, sources said, the BSF was well prepared to tackle the infiltration attempts.
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January - 10 
The security of 10 scientists working in sensitive areas, like defence and space, has been tightened in the wake of threats from Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports The Hindu. The scientists, who have not been identified, w
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The security of 10 scientists working in sensitive areas, like defence and space, has been tightened in the wake of threats from Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports The Hindu. The scientists, who have not been identified, were mentioned by Sarfaraz Nawaz, an accused in the July 2008 Bangalore bomb blasts, during interrogation. However, the information was also corroborated by LeT’s point man in South India T. Nazir. Sources said on January 10 that a security review was carried out, and it was decided to take no chances.
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January - 10 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs asked the State Government to formulate the action plans for modernisation of State Police Forces during the year 2010-11.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs asked the State Government to formulate the action plans for modernisation of State Police Forces during the year 2010-11.
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January - 10 
The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) outfit ‘appointed’ J. M. Zou as its ‘information and publicity secretary’.
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The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) outfit ‘appointed’ J. M. Zou as its ‘information and publicity secretary’.
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January - 10 
This is the second murder by Maoists in last five days by slitting throats in the District. On January 10, forest guard Saidas Chichghare and security guard Gautam Durge, were found dead with their throats slit in a nullah near Garanji village of the
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This is the second murder by Maoists in last five days by slitting throats in the District. On January 10, forest guard Saidas Chichghare and security guard Gautam Durge, were found dead with their throats slit in a nullah near Garanji village of the same District.
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January - 10 
Two Kashmiri youths, suspected to be aiding militants, were arrested near the India-Pakistan border in Jammu District, Police said on January 11, according to PTI. The duo was arrested in the night of January 10 in Kanacka area, they said. They were
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Two Kashmiri youths, suspected to be aiding militants, were arrested near the India-Pakistan border in Jammu District, Police said on January 11, according to PTI. The duo was arrested in the night of January 10 in Kanacka area, they said. They were identified as Zahoor Ahmed, a resident of Awantipora in Pulwama District, and Irshad Ahmed, a resident of Budgam District in the Kashmir valley. Police suspect that the two were reportedly smuggling weapons and explosives for the militants.
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January - 10 
Two suspected All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in between Merabil and Shillongkhuti villages under Mazbat Police Station in Udalguri District, reports Assam Tribune.
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Two suspected All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in between Merabil and Shillongkhuti villages under Mazbat Police Station in Udalguri District, reports Assam Tribune.
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Two suspected Naxalites (left wing extremists) — Devendra alias Krishna and Gangamma — who were arrested by the Shimoga Police on charges of spreading Naxalism in Raichur District and in the Western Ghats, were brought in Raichur on January 10, rep
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Two suspected Naxalites (left wing extremists) — Devendra alias Krishna and Gangamma — who were arrested by the Shimoga Police on charges of spreading Naxalism in Raichur District and in the Western Ghats, were brought in Raichur on January 10, reports The Hindu. They were produced before the court on January 11.
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January - 10 
Two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including a ‘deputy divisional commander’, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) after an encounter at Thanola in the Arnas area of Reasi District in the afternoon of January 10, reports Daily Ex
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Two top militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including a ‘deputy divisional commander’, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) after an encounter at Thanola in the Arnas area of Reasi District in the afternoon of January 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Irfan Mushtaq alias Command (call sign 17), a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of HM and a resident of Lar in Gulabgarh and Ibrar alias Abu Ubaida (call sign 04), a resident of Thanola. An Army Subedar and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were injured in the operation while two civilians, who had been taken hostage by the militants, were safely rescued. Official sources said the SFs launched a joint search operation at Thanola following an information that two HM militants had taken shelter in village Kangri, about 10 kilometres from Arnas, at 1 pm (IST). On observing movement of the SFs, the militants took shelter in a village Mosque. When Army and Police personnel asked the militants to come out and surrender, the militants lobbed two grenades towards the SFs. The SFs didn’t retaliate to maintain sanctity of the holy religious place. Finding themselves trapped, the militants took two civilians from the mosque as hostage and fled towards upper reaches of Kangri. The SFs chased and engaged them in an encounter. After the hostages were rescued, both militants were shot dead by the SFs in the gun-battle, Inspector General of Police Jammu Ashok Gupta said. Recoveries made from the possession of slain militants included one new type of foldable rifle of AK series with 60 rounds, one AK-47 rifle with 41 rounds, one mobile telephone, a UBGL and a Chinese grenade, one I Com radio set, one solar charger and INR 50,000 in cash.
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January - 10 
West Bengal Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said that CPI-Maoist politburo member leader Koteshwar Rao alias Kishan, who is operating in Junglemahal; comprising Districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia would be captured soon. "Kishanji is operati
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West Bengal Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said that CPI-Maoist politburo member leader Koteshwar Rao alias Kishan, who is operating in Junglemahal; comprising Districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia would be captured soon. "Kishanji is operating in jungle mahal. The police and intelligence agencies have information about his tactics," Sen said, adding, Police were collecting more information on the Maoist leader. The Police and joint forces in were successful in arresting 40 Maoist leaders and guerrillas from Junglemahal area. Sen, meanwhile, said "the state will require at least 8 to 10 more companies of central forces, in addition to 11 companies, to deal with Maoists.
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January - 10 
A bomb hoaxes created panic among the employees of Jang Group and the Wapda House for over three hours in Karachi on January 10, reports The News. Some unknown caller, from his cell number 0322-4173846, called at the exchange of the Jang Office situa
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A bomb hoaxes created panic among the employees of Jang Group and the Wapda House for over three hours in Karachi on January 10, reports The News. Some unknown caller, from his cell number 0322-4173846, called at the exchange of the Jang Office situated on 13-Davis Road of Karachi at around 10:15 pm (PST). The caller asked the operator to recite ‘Kalima’ on the plea that a bomb had been planted in the Jang building, which would explode within 20 minutes. Police and bomb disposal squad reached the spot within minutes and vacated the buildings of Geo, The News and Jang. The search operation continued for over two hours, which created severe panic among the staff of the Jang Group. However, the building was cleared by the squad. Police said the same caller had also created panic at Wapda House at around 9.15 pm after which the building was evacuated for thorough search.
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January - 10 
A Jordanian Taliban ‘commander’, who moved to Afghanistan in 1999 and stayed on to fight US-led forces, was killed in a US drone attack in Waziristan, extremist websites monitored by US-based Search for International Terrorist Entities (SITE) Intelli
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A Jordanian Taliban ‘commander’, who moved to Afghanistan in 1999 and stayed on to fight US-led forces, was killed in a US drone attack in Waziristan, extremist websites monitored by US-based Search for International Terrorist Entities (SITE) Intelligence said, reports The News. The Al Fallujah and Shamukh al Islam forums announced the “martyrdom” of Mahmud Mahdi Zeidan on January 10 on the soil of Pakistan. SITE did not specify which drone strike the Jordanian was killed in. Pakistani officials said last week that 13 militants were killed in two US drone strikes in Waziristan, of whom four were foreigners.
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January - 10 
An Awami National Party (ANP) lawmaker, Alamgir Khalil, in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Assembly survived a bomb attack in Pavaka area under Pishtakhara Police Station area in Peshawar on January 10, according to Daily Times. A Police Offi
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An Awami National Party (ANP) lawmaker, Alamgir Khalil, in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Assembly survived a bomb attack in Pavaka area under Pishtakhara Police Station area in Peshawar on January 10, according to Daily Times. A Police Official said that the bomb targeting the vehicle of Alamgir Khalil went off at around 4 pm (PST). No casualties were reported. The official said the blast occurred just moments after Khalil’s vehicle passed the area.
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January - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) demolished the houses of two local commanders of militants by using dynamite during a search operation in Safi tehsil (revenue unit).
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Security Forces (SFs) demolished the houses of two local commanders of militants by using dynamite during a search operation in Safi tehsil (revenue unit).
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January - 10 
The driver of a truck carrying goods for NATO forces in Afghanistan sustained serious injuries when a roadside bomb went off in Baghbana area near Khuzdar town in Balochistan on January 10, according to Daily Times. Police sources said that the bomb
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The driver of a truck carrying goods for NATO forces in Afghanistan sustained serious injuries when a roadside bomb went off in Baghbana area near Khuzdar town in Balochistan on January 10, according to Daily Times. Police sources said that the bomb damaged the truck but did not cause any fatalities.
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January - 10 
The National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) of the Interior Ministry of Pakistan on January 10 warned that Tehreek-e-Taliban has decided to attack newspaper offices and renowned journalists across the country, according to Daily Times. Intelligence Ag
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The National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) of the Interior Ministry of Pakistan on January 10 warned that Tehreek-e-Taliban has decided to attack newspaper offices and renowned journalists across the country, according to Daily Times. Intelligence Agencies reports that the Taliban are not happy with Pakistan’s media policy and want to teach the media a lesson. The NCMC has sent circulars to the provincial Governments, Police and other law-enforcement agencies to put Security on high alert in order to protect newspaper offices and journalists. According to the reports, the Taliban resent that the media presents them as villains and they feel that there is need to teach journalists a lesson.
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January - 10 
Two Taliban militants were arrested during a search and clear operation at Shiekh Yousaf Adda of South Waziristan Agency. Three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered from their possession.
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Two Taliban militants were arrested during a search and clear operation at Shiekh Yousaf Adda of South Waziristan Agency. Three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered from their possession.
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January - 10 
Unidentified militants shot dead two tribal elders in the Pandyalai sub-division of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 10, according to The News. Tribal sources said the slain elders were identified as Malik Adam
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Unidentified militants shot dead two tribal elders in the Pandyalai sub-division of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 10, according to The News. Tribal sources said the slain elders were identified as Malik Adam and Malik Mukhtiar of Safi Tehsil. “The unidentified people killed Malik Adam when he resisted a bid to kidnap him from his Hujra (guest house),” the sources added.
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January - 10 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) is due to hold mass assembly at some three border encroached regions as part of its fourth phase of agitation. Senior leaders of the party have already reached the Nepal-India border re
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) is due to hold mass assembly at some three border encroached regions as part of its fourth phase of agitation. Senior leaders of the party have already reached the Nepal-India border regions to address the programme on January 11.
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January - 10 
International terrorism and organised crime including drug trafficking would feature among the five agreements India would sign with Bangladesh during the ongoing visit by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to Times of India. India’s Foreign Sec
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International terrorism and organised crime including drug trafficking would feature among the five agreements India would sign with Bangladesh during the ongoing visit by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to Times of India. India’s Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said on January 10 that Hasina’s visit promised to be a path-breaking one. “The visit of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh promises to be a path-breaking one and gives both countries a historic opportunity to build a new and forward looking relationship. India is committed to working with the government of Bangladesh to build on our historical and traditionally close links and open new vistas in our bilateral relations,” said Rao. Five agreements would be signed during the visit including on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, transfer of sentenced persons, combating international terrorism, organised crime and illegal drug trafficking, power cooperation and a cultural exchange programme. Hasina would meet her counterpart Manmohan Singh on January 11 (today). She would be conferred the Indira Gandhi prize for peace, disarmament and development for 2009 on January 12 (tomorrow) at President’s House.
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January - 10 
Thousands of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects in government custody will not be released soon, said Power and Energy Minister W. D. J. Seneviratne, according to BBC. He said there were a "considerable number of suicide bombers" among
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Thousands of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects in government custody will not be released soon, said Power and Energy Minister W. D. J. Seneviratne, according to BBC. He said there were a "considerable number of suicide bombers" among the 14,000 detainees. Seneviratne added some 14,000 suspected cadres of the LTTE are being held in various detention centres. "These people are not somebody we can release soon, because some of them are suspected to be connected to very serious incidents," he said.
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January - 10 
Troops continued search and clear operations in the Periyanthampanei, Periyapandiparichchan, Vavunikulam, Nochchikulam, Palampiddi, Visuamadukulam, Panichchankulam, Kumalamunai, Andankulam, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Veheragolla areas of Wanni and recover
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Troops continued search and clear operations in the Periyanthampanei, Periyapandiparichchan, Vavunikulam, Nochchikulam, Palampiddi, Visuamadukulam, Panichchankulam, Kumalamunai, Andankulam, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Veheragolla areas of Wanni and recovered 238 anti-personnel mines, one Arul bomb, one T-56 weapon, four T-56 magazines, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 12 hand grenades, two Rocket Propelled Grenades, two Light Machine Guns (LMG) and four 60-mm mortar bombs on January 10, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 11 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed in firing from across the border on January 11 as Security Forces (SFs) foiled two separate infiltration bids in Jammu region, reports PTI. There was a heavy cross-border firing from the Pakistan side
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed in firing from across the border on January 11 as Security Forces (SFs) foiled two separate infiltration bids in Jammu region, reports PTI. There was a heavy cross-border firing from the Pakistan side on Sabzain Forward Defence Location along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, a senior Army official said. Indian troops retaliated resulting in exchange of fire for half-an-hour during which Sepoy Shurvir Singh was killed. This was the fifth infiltration bid in a week. There were also reports of firing of two rockets on the forward post in the same area. Earlier, militants triggered a blast to cut into the border fencing in Akhnoor sector of Jammu in the wee hours but BSF troops foiled their attempt after a fierce gunfight.
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January - 11 
A former militant for the second time managed to cross over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from forward village of Panjani in Balakote sector of Poonch District in the afternoon of January 11 under mysterious circumstances, according to Daily Exc
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A former militant for the second time managed to cross over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from forward village of Panjani in Balakote sector of Poonch District in the afternoon of January 11 under mysterious circumstances, according to Daily Excelsior. He was identified as Mohammad Irshad, a resident of Sakhi Maidaan, in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District.
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January - 11 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Iboyaima Meitei (36), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Chairel Khunjao area in Thoubal District. Two live rounds of 9-mm, one fired cartridge case of 9-mm and two fired cartridge cases were recov
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Iboyaima Meitei (36), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Chairel Khunjao area in Thoubal District. Two live rounds of 9-mm, one fired cartridge case of 9-mm and two fired cartridge cases were recovered from his possession.
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January - 11 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Yengkhom Robi Singh (19), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Uyumpok Maning Leikai on January 11. One 9-mm pistol loaded with 4 live ammunitions was recovered from him.
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Yengkhom Robi Singh (19), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Uyumpok Maning Leikai on January 11. One 9-mm pistol loaded with 4 live ammunitions was recovered from him. He disclosed that he joined the PREPAK in October 2009 through one Bhim of the outfit. Another PREPAK cadre, Keisham Nipen Singh alias Sanayanba (24), was also arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Uyuingpok Maning Leikai on the same day. One .32 pistol loaded with two live ammunitions was recovered from his possession. He confessed that he joined the outfit in September 2008 through one Bhim and currently operating at Imphal East District. Both were involved in extortion of money from the general public, shops and Government officials for the group’s fund.
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January - 11 
A self styled ‘lieutenant’ of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Maibam Ratan alias Moramba Singh (42), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from J.N Hospital at Porompat area in the morning of January 11, reports Imphal Fre
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A self styled ‘lieutenant’ of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Maibam Ratan alias Moramba Singh (42), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from J.N Hospital at Porompat area in the morning of January 11, reports Imphal Free Press. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 1993 and got training at Bangladesh for 45 days.
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January - 11 
A trooper of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) was wounded when unidentified militants opened fire on troops at High School Junction area in Kohima on January 11, according to Nagaland Post.
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A trooper of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) was wounded when unidentified militants opened fire on troops at High School Junction area in Kohima on January 11, according to Nagaland Post.
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January - 11 
According to reports, Devendra, who hails from Shimoga, and Gangamma, a native of Kalavaldoddi village in Raichur taluk (administrative division), were reportedly involved in four criminal cases reported between 1996 and 2001. The duo face charges of
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According to reports, Devendra, who hails from Shimoga, and Gangamma, a native of Kalavaldoddi village in Raichur taluk (administrative division), were reportedly involved in four criminal cases reported between 1996 and 2001. The duo face charges of Naxal activity in Raichur taluk and for unauthorised possession of arms. Talking to presspersons on January 11, Devendra admitted that the Naxal movement was in full swing in the Western Ghats.
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January - 11 
According to Sentinel, two bombs were recovered and subsequently defused in Nagaon District on January 11. One bomb was recovered from a Sub-Divisional office of the Assam Public Works Department (PWD) near the National High Way and the other was rec
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According to Sentinel, two bombs were recovered and subsequently defused in Nagaon District on January 11. One bomb was recovered from a Sub-Divisional office of the Assam Public Works Department (PWD) near the National High Way and the other was recovered from the Nagaon Revenue Circle office.
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January - 11 
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on January 11 assured New Delhi that Dhaka would not allow its soil to be used as a base for operations by groups inimical to India, her Advisor Abul Kalam Azad said, reports The Hindu. However, India and Bangl
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on January 11 assured New Delhi that Dhaka would not allow its soil to be used as a base for operations by groups inimical to India, her Advisor Abul Kalam Azad said, reports The Hindu. However, India and Bangladesh signed five pacts in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina to add impetus to the bilateral ties that had been on the upswing since the last one year. The five agreements relate to mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, transfer of sentenced persons, fight against terrorism, organised crime and illegal drug trafficking, power cooperation and cultural exchange programmes. “We are confident that this visit would serve to underline that strong India-Bangladesh relations are vital; not just for both our countries, but for the entire region and the international community,” said India’s Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao.
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January - 11 
Director General of Police (DGP) Bhupinder Singh said, “We need more companies of paramilitary forces to control the situation in these [Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore] Districts. We will ask for 10 companies of CPMFs during tomorrow’s [January
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Director General of Police (DGP) Bhupinder Singh said, “We need more companies of paramilitary forces to control the situation in these [Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore] Districts. We will ask for 10 companies of CPMFs during tomorrow’s [January 12] meeting. The situation in the State will also be discussed.” Earlier, six companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) had been withdrawn from the State to be deployed in Jharkhand for the assembly elections. There, however, was no replacement for the 420 personnel who had been stationed in the Lalgarh-Jhargram areas of West Midnapore District. The DGP, added, “We have proposed to have a SIB-like intelligence wing in the state dedicated to collect information on Naxals. In the proposal, we wanted a sanction from the Centre to form a full-fledged force like Greyhounds here as well. We will raise the issue in tomorrow’s meeting.”
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January - 11 
Manmohan Singh announced a USD 1 billion line of credit for Bangladesh, the highest one-time line of credit assistance to any country by India, adds Times of India. Authorities described the aid as an apt reciprocation to the cooperation received fr
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Manmohan Singh announced a USD 1 billion line of credit for Bangladesh, the highest one-time line of credit assistance to any country by India, adds Times of India. Authorities described the aid as an apt reciprocation to the cooperation received from Bangladesh in dealing with terrorism and insurgency since Sheikh Hasina came back to power. The credit will aid infrastructural development in that country, including building railway bridges, supply of locomotives and assistance in dredging. However, sources said that security was one of the most important issues on which the two sides agreed to actively cooperate.
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January - 11 
PTI reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in several cases including arson, were arrested in the Dantewada District on January 11, said Superintendent of Police (Dantewada) Amresh Mishra. The arrests were
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PTI reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in several cases including arson, were arrested in the Dantewada District on January 11, said Superintendent of Police (Dantewada) Amresh Mishra. The arrests were made under Kuankonda Police Station limits following a tip off, he said, adding, the arrestees were wanted in cases of arson and destruction of public properties. Of the arrested, the Government had declared a reward over four of them.
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January - 11 
PTI reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Communist party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) leader in the Simlapal area of Bankura District, Police said on January 11 (today). The Maoists shot dead Biswanath
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PTI reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Communist party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) leader in the Simlapal area of Bankura District, Police said on January 11 (today). The Maoists shot dead Biswanath Dutta (60) in a nearby forest in the night of January 10 after calling him out of his home at Jambani village, Police added. Dutta was a member of a CPI-Marxist local committee. Police recovered the dead body from the forest in the morning of January 11.
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January - 11 
PTI reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze several bridges construction machines at Chamotola in the East Champaran District. Over 50 extremists armed with sophisticated weapons drove the labourers out of their makes
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PTI reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze several bridges construction machines at Chamotola in the East Champaran District. Over 50 extremists armed with sophisticated weapons drove the labourers out of their makeshift tents and set ablaze several bridge construction machines late in the night of January 11, Superintendent of Police Umesh Kumar said on January 12. They burnt a generator set, a roller, a mixer machine besides several other machines parked at the site, Kumar added. A private firm was engaged in construction of a bridge over a river at Chamotola.
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January - 11 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two local traders in the Katulpeta village under Bandhugaon Police Station area of Koraput District in the morning of January 11 (today), Police said, according to IANS. "Two local
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two local traders in the Katulpeta village under Bandhugaon Police Station area of Koraput District in the morning of January 11 (today), Police said, according to IANS. "Two local traders were killed by suspected Maoists. We are gathering details of the crime," Deputy Inspector General of Police Sanjeeb Panda said.
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January - 11 
The anti-Naxal (left wing extremism) force of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) -- Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) -- has been rechristened as Special Action Force (SAF), the reason being cheeky slogans against the special team i
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The anti-Naxal (left wing extremism) force of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) -- Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) -- has been rechristened as Special Action Force (SAF), the reason being cheeky slogans against the special team in some Naxal-hit areas of Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh, reported PTI. Official sources said the name of CoBRA has been changed to SAF following a request from the CRPF.
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January - 11 
The CoBRA had undertaken its first main operation in September 2009 in Chhattisgarh in which it neutralised an arms factory of the Naxals. Two Assistant Commandants of the force were killed in subsequent operations besides a Sub Inspector, a head co
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The CoBRA had undertaken its first main operation in September 2009 in Chhattisgarh in which it neutralised an arms factory of the Naxals. Two Assistant Commandants of the force were killed in subsequent operations besides a Sub Inspector, a head constable and two constables in a follow up operation.
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January - 11 
The hearing is expected to begin from January 19, after the Gujarat Government files necessary documents.
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The hearing is expected to begin from January 19, after the Gujarat Government files necessary documents.
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January - 11 
The Hindu reports that charge sheet has been filed against the 62 accused in connection with the July 26, 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts in which 57 people were killed by a special court on January 11. Among the 95 accused, 33 are still abscondin
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The Hindu reports that charge sheet has been filed against the 62 accused in connection with the July 26, 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts in which 57 people were killed by a special court on January 11. Among the 95 accused, 33 are still absconding (of whom, three are dead). The remaining 62 are in jail and were present in court. The 62 accused belong to 11 different States and were arrested at different times and from different places. Charges include hatching a conspiracy, waging war against the State, murder, attempt to murder, organising training camps for training terror activities, encouraging youths to join terror camps, and others. However, the charge sheet named Abu Bashar, Qyamuddin, Abdul Razeek and Zahid Sheikh as the main conspirators and masterminds of the blasts. The charge sheet mentioned that the conspirators had stolen a few cars from Mumbai, which were then laden with explosives and placed at strategic points in Ahmedabad, including the trauma centre of the Government civil hospital to cause greater damage. The explosives, however, were purchased in Ahmedabad. In other incidents, old bicycles fitted with bombs were used.
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January - 11 
The Meghalaya Police on January 11 foiled an attempt by a group of seven persons, led by two surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, to abduct a trader for ransom in capital Shillong, reports Sentinel. According to Police sou
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The Meghalaya Police on January 11 foiled an attempt by a group of seven persons, led by two surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, to abduct a trader for ransom in capital Shillong, reports Sentinel. According to Police sources, the abduction plan was hatched in Assam in the last week of December 2009. The Police managed to lure two members of the gang into the Polo Parking lot before arresting the duo. They were identified as Khwanta Daimary and Bipul Narzary, and both of them were surrendered NDFB cadres. On the basis of confessional statements given by the arrested duo, the Police raided a house at Pynthorumkhrah in Bangladesh Colony, resulting in the arrest of two others who were identified as Malthus Daimary and Bijoy Sujunary. One locally made weapon, six rounds of live ammunition and an NDFB extortion note were recovered from the house. Two other members of the gang, Nickson Khang and Gopal Roy, were later arrested from a motor workshop in Polo area. The Police also arrested one R.S. Sumero who was supposed to drive the car carrying the abducted trader. Meanwhile, two of the arrestees were suspected by the Meghalaya Police to be cadres belonging to anti-talk faction of the NDFB.
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January - 11 
The Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army ‘warned’ its two cadres, identified as Solal Touthang alias Kansa and Ngamneo alias Letkongam Hangshing, to return the money they have collected from people in the name of the outfit wit
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The Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army ‘warned’ its two cadres, identified as Solal Touthang alias Kansa and Ngamneo alias Letkongam Hangshing, to return the money they have collected from people in the name of the outfit without being ‘authorised’ to do so. The outfit alleged that the duo along with one Mangcha Chongloi had collected INR 35,000 from New Lambulane area on January 11 in the name of the group.
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January - 11 
The Security Forces (SFs) shot dead three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an encounter in the Bijapur District on January 11, reported ANI. The forces also recovered a large number of guns, 10 kilograms of two tiffin bombs
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The Security Forces (SFs) shot dead three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an encounter in the Bijapur District on January 11, reported ANI. The forces also recovered a large number of guns, 10 kilograms of two tiffin bombs and Maoist literature from the possession of the slain Maoists. The officials said that the encounter continued for around two hours in the forests of the region. “Three Maoists were shot down by us in the forest of Bijapur in an encounter, which took place between 11:30 to 12:30 in the morning. We also recovered huge number of guns, tiffin bombs from them,” said Bijapur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashok Singh. He added that the SFs went into the area following a tip off that the Maoists were in the forests. The Maoists opened fire and were eliminated in the retaliatory action by the SFs. “According to the initial reports that we have, it is possible that there were around 35 to 40 Maoists who were present in the forests, but they ran away after hearing the firing,” the SDPO added.
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January - 11 
The West Bengal Government will ask for additional Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) for combating the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the State, Chief Secretary A.M. Chakraborti said on January 11, reported The Hindu. He sa
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The West Bengal Government will ask for additional Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) for combating the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the State, Chief Secretary A.M. Chakraborti said on January 11, reported The Hindu. He said, “We will talk about additional forces as well as a few other things—I will say a few more things.” On the need for a joint operation with the three other States affected by Maoist activity, he said, “West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh have a common corridor through which joint action could be conducted. No State can eradicate the menace in isolation.”
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January - 11 
To counter Naxalites (left wing extremists) in Bihar, the State Government is planning to set up a special cell in its Police headquarters for ensuring better coordination among the Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs), District Police personnel and
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To counter Naxalites (left wing extremists) in Bihar, the State Government is planning to set up a special cell in its Police headquarters for ensuring better coordination among the Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs), District Police personnel and intelligence agencies, reported Samay Live. "At present, there is a team of Police officials at the Police headquarters to monitor operations against Naxalites but a special cell is necessary due to the increasing pressure from the Centre to effectively deal with the Naxal menace. The officials in the cell will strive for ensuring better coordination with intelligence agencies and compile authentic information about the activities of the ultras", the sources said.
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January - 11 
While officially no reason was specified for the name change, the sources said Naxalites with the help of their workers had painted the cheeky slogans. The left wing extremists, who have been preparing for the anticipated major offensive by the Secur
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While officially no reason was specified for the name change, the sources said Naxalites with the help of their workers had painted the cheeky slogans. The left wing extremists, who have been preparing for the anticipated major offensive by the Security Forces, put up various banners identifying themselves as Nevla (Mongoose). The Naxals have also painted walls at some places "daring the CoBRA to come in". This is also one of the main reasons which led to change of the name, an unnamed senior Home Ministry official said. The CRPF earlier had sent a proposal in December to the Ministry of Home Affairs requesting for change of name of the 10-Battalion strong force (comprising about 10,000 personnel) as SAF. Incidentally, SAF was the original name chosen for the anti-Naxal force but it was eventually named CoBRA.
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January - 11 
Eight Taliban militants and one trooper were killed during a clash between Taliban militants and Security Forces (SFs) in the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) o
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Eight Taliban militants and one trooper were killed during a clash between Taliban militants and Security Forces (SFs) in the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 11, according to Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public Relations sources said that eight Taliban militants were killed during a clearance operation in the area around Katori Sar and Jangwam.
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January - 11 
In the same Agency, SFs conducted clearance operations at Maiol, Sukai and Laghar Sar area and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
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In the same Agency, SFs conducted clearance operations at Maiol, Sukai and Laghar Sar area and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
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January - 11 
Police arrested a key Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Hayatullah alias Humayun, from a house in Baloch Goth in Orangi Town area of Karachi on January 11, according to Daily Times. Police sources said Hayatullah alias Humayun was on the
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Police arrested a key Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Hayatullah alias Humayun, from a house in Baloch Goth in Orangi Town area of Karachi on January 11, according to Daily Times. Police sources said Hayatullah alias Humayun was on the 181 position in the list of the most wanted militants in the country. Senior Superintendent of Police Raja Umar Khatab said the ‘commander’ had confessed that four of his accomplices, Abdul Shakoor, Mehboob Ali, Abdul Waheed and Abdul Wahab were hiding in the city.
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January - 11 
The Taliban militants fired on a checkpost at Pash Zairat in Razmak sector of South Waziristan Agency, killing a trooper and injuring three others.
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The Taliban militants fired on a checkpost at Pash Zairat in Razmak sector of South Waziristan Agency, killing a trooper and injuring three others.
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January - 11 
Kantipuronline reports that Parsa District's Assistant Chief District Officer (CDO) Balbahadur Malla was injured and his bodyguard Anandaraj Khadka was shot dead in gunfire attack in the District headquarters Birgunj on January 11 (today). Janatantri
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Kantipuronline reports that Parsa District's Assistant Chief District Officer (CDO) Balbahadur Malla was injured and his bodyguard Anandaraj Khadka was shot dead in gunfire attack in the District headquarters Birgunj on January 11 (today). Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM) has taken the responsibility of firing. JTMM cadre Sanjeev took the responsibility making telephone calls to the local Medias.
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January - 11 
Kantipuronline reports that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) called off its Taplejung general strike after 15 days. Maoists agreed to call off the strike following a three-point agreement reached during an all-party me
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Kantipuronline reports that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) called off its Taplejung general strike after 15 days. Maoists agreed to call off the strike following a three-point agreement reached during an all-party meeting. The agreement has pledged to compensate the family Rajendra Banem, who was killed, and free Maoist activists held during the strike.
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January - 11 
President Ram Baran Yadav hailed the formation of the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) calling it a positive step towards peace process and a timely constitution, on January 11, reports Nepal News. "In the present context, the formation of high
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President Ram Baran Yadav hailed the formation of the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) calling it a positive step towards peace process and a timely constitution, on January 11, reports Nepal News. "In the present context, the formation of high level mechanism is a positive step for forging consensus among the parties for peace process and a timely constitution," President Yadav told Annapurna daily.
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January - 11 
Tharu Kalyankari Sabha (TKS), a representative body of different organisations of indigenous Tharus, took a strong exception to the preliminary draft of new constitution prepared by the Constitutional Committee (CC), saying the draft has grossly unde
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Tharu Kalyankari Sabha (TKS), a representative body of different organisations of indigenous Tharus, took a strong exception to the preliminary draft of new constitution prepared by the Constitutional Committee (CC), saying the draft has grossly undermined the voices of the indigenous communities, Dalits and religious minorities such as Muslims. Issuing a press statement, TKS General Secretary Raj Kumar Lekhi said the draft prepared by the CC prioritised the concerns of Madhesis while ignoring the rights of the indigenous communities and other minorities. "The draft is an attempt towards imposing hill-centric Brahmanism," reads the statement.
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January - 11 
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on January 11 assured New Delhi that Dhaka would not allow its soil to be used as a base for operations by groups inimical to India, her Advisor Abul Kalam Azad said, reports The Hindu. However, India and Bangl
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on January 11 assured New Delhi that Dhaka would not allow its soil to be used as a base for operations by groups inimical to India, her Advisor Abul Kalam Azad said, reports The Hindu. However, India and Bangladesh signed five pacts in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina to add impetus to the bilateral ties that had been on the upswing since the last one year. The five agreements relate to mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, transfer of sentenced persons, fight against terrorism, organised crime and illegal drug trafficking, power cooperation and cultural exchange programmes. “We are confident that this visit would serve to underline that strong India-Bangladesh relations are vital; not just for both our countries, but for the entire region and the international community,” said India’s Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao.
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January - 11 
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 11 arrested an Allahar Dal militant from Kurigram Sadar area in the Kurigram District, reports Daily Star. RAB-5 in a press release identified the arrestee as Md Abdul Malek. He was reportedly an acc
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Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 11 arrested an Allahar Dal militant from Kurigram Sadar area in the Kurigram District, reports Daily Star. RAB-5 in a press release identified the arrestee as Md Abdul Malek. He was reportedly an accused in a case lodged with Kurigram Sadar Police Station in April 2007.
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January - 11 
During search and clear operations conducted in the Manikkapola Uththu, Modeimadu, Kovilkunchikulam, Akkarayankulam and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni the troops recovered four anti-tank mines, 36 anti-personnel mines, thirty-two 60-mm mortar bombs
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During search and clear operations conducted in the Manikkapola Uththu, Modeimadu, Kovilkunchikulam, Akkarayankulam and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni the troops recovered four anti-tank mines, 36 anti-personnel mines, thirty-two 60-mm mortar bombs, four Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), three 81-mm mortar bombs, 11 hand grenades, 472 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, one disposable RPG gun on January 11, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 11 
Trincomalee Police recovered two T-56 weapons, seven T-56 magazines, 391 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one radio set, one night vision device, two plastic boxes with chargers and one pouch from the Iluppukulam and Muttur areas on January 11, according t
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Trincomalee Police recovered two T-56 weapons, seven T-56 magazines, 391 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one radio set, one night vision device, two plastic boxes with chargers and one pouch from the Iluppukulam and Muttur areas on January 11, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 12 
According to Economic Times, separatist leader Yasin Malik on January 12 said that Kashmir risks a return to militancy and violent protests if New Delhi fails to push a stalled peace process in the ‘disputed’ region.
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According to Economic Times, separatist leader Yasin Malik on January 12 said that Kashmir risks a return to militancy and violent protests if New Delhi fails to push a stalled peace process in the ‘disputed’ region.
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January - 12 
Assam Tribune quoting security sources reports that the links between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) is a well established fact and the ULFA is still receiving help from ISI. Sources added t
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Assam Tribune quoting security sources reports that the links between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) is a well established fact and the ULFA is still receiving help from ISI. Sources added that the militant groups, including the ULFA, are still receiving explosives, including RDX, from the ISI. The report adds that ULFA still has a good quantity of ISI introduced Programmable Time Devices (PTDs) and PTD switches.
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January - 12 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony announced that para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will takeover security of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway from the Army from January 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Antony said an instruction to this effect
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony announced that para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will takeover security of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway from the Army from January 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Antony said an instruction to this effect has been passed on by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on the request of Ministry of Defence. Antony also said that a request had also been sent to the MHA to issue instruction to discontinue the use of combat uniform by all Central Police Organisations and State Police. He said the hard work put in by security agencies and the people had brought down the level of violence considerably in the State though attempts at infiltration had increased. He added that the year 2010 might be a crucial one as forces inimical to stability and peace in Jammu and Kashmir would make all out efforts to neutralise the gains of past two years. "The incidents in the first week of January in the Valley are indicative of the shape of things to come," the Minister said. Further, Antony asked for ‘intensive operations’ against militants and stepping up of vigilance on the Line of Control to ensure that development process in Jammu and Kashmir does not fall prey to militant activities. The Army informed the Minister about the ongoing operations against militants. They referred to the encounter in a village in Pulwama District in which one militant was killed. Reports said another militant who was besieged had actually managed to escape. Reports from Jammu suggested that a senior Army officer in the unified headquarters meeting told the Defence Minister that “Pakistan is up to something big” and “we need to know what it is”.
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January - 12 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony is visiting Jammu on January 12 (today) on a day’s visit to review security situation. Accompanied by Army chief Gen Deepak Kapoor and Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar besides other senior officials of the Ministry, Anton
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony is visiting Jammu on January 12 (today) on a day’s visit to review security situation. Accompanied by Army chief Gen Deepak Kapoor and Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar besides other senior officials of the Ministry, Antony would visit forward area of Peer Badesar on the LoC in Rajouri District.
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January - 12 
During the meeting, the Union Government assured the West Bengal Government that Jharkhand will soon be part of the joint operations to tackle Naxals in the Maoist-affected Districts of Bengal and Orissa, reported Indian Express. “We have already sta
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During the meeting, the Union Government assured the West Bengal Government that Jharkhand will soon be part of the joint operations to tackle Naxals in the Maoist-affected Districts of Bengal and Orissa, reported Indian Express. “We have already started joint operations with Orissa against the Naxals. Though the operation was supposed to be a three-state coordinated effort but after the new Government was formed in Jharkhand, the state did not take part in it,” said Bengal DGP Bhupinder Singh after attending the meeting in New Delhi. “The issue has been discussed in the meeting and we have been assured that Jharkhand will soon join us in the operation,” he added. The meeting also discussed the developmental activities required to be undertaken in the affected Districts, he said, adding, “We submitted reports on how the Maoists have obstructed developmental activities in the Districts.”
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January - 12 
Imphal Free Press reports that a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles arrested two People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres along with one sympathizer during a search operation at Mayang Langjing under Lamshang Police Stati
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Imphal Free Press reports that a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles arrested two People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres along with one sympathizer during a search operation at Mayang Langjing under Lamshang Police Station on January 12. They were identified as Thamongjam Samsan Singh (40), Huidrom Bhogen alias Chingkhei (28) and Khuraijam Basanta Singh alias Kakabasan (45). Khuraijam Basanta was a harbourer cum money collector of the outfit. One AK-56 Assault Rifles with magazine and 30 live rounds of AK ammunitions, one M-16 Assault Rifles with two magazines and 100 ammunitions of M-16 Rilfes and two mobile phones were recovered from their possession.
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January - 12 
Imphal Free Press reports that three unidentified militants exploded a Chinese made hand grenade in the premises of Village Development Organisation, a Non Governmental Organisation, at Top Awang Leikai in Imphal East District on January 12.
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Imphal Free Press reports that three unidentified militants exploded a Chinese made hand grenade in the premises of Village Development Organisation, a Non Governmental Organisation, at Top Awang Leikai in Imphal East District on January 12.
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January - 12 
Orissa is likely to get an additional five battalions of the Central Para-military Force (CPMFs) for undertaking anti-Naxalite operation in the State, officials said, added PTI. "We have been assured five battalions (about 5,000 personnel) of Border
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Orissa is likely to get an additional five battalions of the Central Para-military Force (CPMFs) for undertaking anti-Naxalite operation in the State, officials said, added PTI. "We have been assured five battalions (about 5,000 personnel) of Border Security Force (BSF) for anti-Naxalite operations," Orissa Home Secretary A. P. Padhi told a local television channel after attending the meeting. According to Padhi, the five battalions of CPMFs would be helpful for conducting anti-Naxalite operation in the State's border with Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.
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January - 12 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh referring to issues related to the talks with the ULFA, on January 12 said that the Government does not intends to humiliate anyone, but wanted to restore peace in Assam, according to Shillong Times. He said, "Though we
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh referring to issues related to the talks with the ULFA, on January 12 said that the Government does not intends to humiliate anyone, but wanted to restore peace in Assam, according to Shillong Times. He said, "Though we tried to bring them to the negotiation table in 2006, they (ULFA) backed out. I hope this time good reason prevails. If Assam becomes peaceful, nothing can stop it from making rapid progress as the state has tremendous potential in all spheres. We are also in touch with our neighbours so that insurgents from the North-East do not get shelter in their territories."
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January - 12 
SFs shot dead one of the two terrorists holed up in a house in Pulwama District on January 12 (today). Police, assisted by the Army, cordoned off village Abhama-Keller on January 11 to flush out the two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists hiding in a
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SFs shot dead one of the two terrorists holed up in a house in Pulwama District on January 12 (today). Police, assisted by the Army, cordoned off village Abhama-Keller on January 11 to flush out the two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists hiding in a house. The hiding terrorists opened fire on SFs, who retaliated killing one of the terrorists.
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January - 12 
Superintendent of Police Ch. Srikanth gave a cheque for INR 200, 000 to surrendered woman Naxalite (left wing extremist) G. Vijayalakshmi in Kurnool District on January 12, The Hindu reported. Vijayalakshmi who worked as member of Nallamala Forest Di
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Superintendent of Police Ch. Srikanth gave a cheque for INR 200, 000 to surrendered woman Naxalite (left wing extremist) G. Vijayalakshmi in Kurnool District on January 12, The Hindu reported. Vijayalakshmi who worked as member of Nallamala Forest Division Committee and District Committee surrendered before the Deputy Superintendent of Police on January 26, 2009 after the death of her husband Givinda Naik alias Sanjeev in an encounter in Prakasam District. She was wanted in three important cases.
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January - 12 
Telegraph reports that Assam Government invited leaders of the Black Widow (BW) for “advanced talks” on the outfit’s demands on January 12. “We have had several rounds of talks till now on how best to meet their demands and rehabilitation. Tomorrow’s
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Telegraph reports that Assam Government invited leaders of the Black Widow (BW) for “advanced talks” on the outfit’s demands on January 12. “We have had several rounds of talks till now on how best to meet their demands and rehabilitation. Tomorrow’s [January 12] discussions are of an advanced nature. We are hopeful of a major breakthrough very soon. Things are on track and moving ahead smoothly,” a Government source said.
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January - 12 
The AR personnel arrested two suspected militants in the permanent vehicle check post at Tegnoupal in Chandel District. On further interrogation, one of the two was found to be an active cadre of the United People's Party of Kangleipak based at Tanam
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The AR personnel arrested two suspected militants in the permanent vehicle check post at Tegnoupal in Chandel District. On further interrogation, one of the two was found to be an active cadre of the United People's Party of Kangleipak based at Tanam Camp and was about to join the other cadres in Imphal. Another arrestee identified himself as a deserter of the Central Reserve Police Force for the last five years and has been working as over ground worker of various militant outfits. They were identified as Saikhom Amarjit alias Jiten Singha (24) and Khsetrimayum Noren Singh (35).
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January - 12 
The Assam Police on January 11 arrested a key conspirator in the killing of Lilabati Basumatary, elder sister of Ranjan Daimary, ‘chief’ of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), according to Telegraph. The Police
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The Assam Police on January 11 arrested a key conspirator in the killing of Lilabati Basumatary, elder sister of Ranjan Daimary, ‘chief’ of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), according to Telegraph. The Police refused to reveal the identity of the conspirator as investigations are under way. The Udalguri Superintendent of Police said, “He has not confessed to his involvement but we have definite proof that he had a role to play. Things will come to light only after the narco analysis test.”
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January - 12 
The Assam Rifles (AR) arrested 12 suspected militants with weapons and 300 kilograms of marijuana. The AR personnel discovering transshipment of marijuana and arms at Longshilok in Ukhrul District launched an operation in the area and arrested two s
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The Assam Rifles (AR) arrested 12 suspected militants with weapons and 300 kilograms of marijuana. The AR personnel discovering transshipment of marijuana and arms at Longshilok in Ukhrul District launched an operation in the area and arrested two suspected militants on January 12. On further questioning, the two confessed the presence of more person in the nearby forest which resulted in the arrest of ten others along with 13 locally made rifles, two single barrel rifles and 300 kilograms of marijuana.
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January - 12 
The Hindu reports that the Union Government has asked Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam to remain fully alert to prevent any attempt by terrorists to disturb peace. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) adv
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The Hindu reports that the Union Government has asked Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam to remain fully alert to prevent any attempt by terrorists to disturb peace. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) advisory asked the authorities in these States to take all precautionary measures. “The advisory has been sent after the intelligence agencies recorded conversations between militants and their handlers across the border during recent encounters,” senior officials of the Ministry said.
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January - 12 
The Home Ministry on January 12 convened a meeting of Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGPs) of nine States which are most affected by the Left Wing Extremism (LWE), reports PTI. Official sources said the 24th meeting of the coordin
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The Home Ministry on January 12 convened a meeting of Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGPs) of nine States which are most affected by the Left Wing Extremism (LWE), reports PTI. Official sources said the 24th meeting of the coordination on LWE, discussed the developmental activities that needs to be undertaken in the Naxal affected areas. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary or their representatives of Orissa, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. The DGPs of all the nine States were also present except that of Uttar Pradesh, the sources said.
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January - 12 
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) claimed of ‘recovering’ arms and ammunitions carried away by two deserter of the outfit, who had been reportedly trying to surrender before the Security Forces (SFs). They were identified as Khoirom Santikumar alias
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) claimed of ‘recovering’ arms and ammunitions carried away by two deserter of the outfit, who had been reportedly trying to surrender before the Security Forces (SFs). They were identified as Khoirom Santikumar alias Thoujanba (26) and Meisnam Kaoba alias Ibomcha (29).
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January - 12 
The special designated Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court on January 12 convicted 22 persons while acquitting an equal number of accused in the Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) conspiracy case, reports The Hindu. Several cases, inclu
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The special designated Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court on January 12 convicted 22 persons while acquitting an equal number of accused in the Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) conspiracy case, reports The Hindu. Several cases, including the Ahmedabad serial tiffin bomb blasts which the Gujarat Police claimed to be part of a conspiracy of Pakistan’s ISI to destabilize the State in 2003, were clubbed together and tried under the ISI conspiracy case at the designated POTA court.
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January - 12 
The Union Government approved the deployment of 26 additional Assam Rifles battalions on the India-Myanmar border to check the activities of Northeast militants, including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, who have been fleeing Banglades
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The Union Government approved the deployment of 26 additional Assam Rifles battalions on the India-Myanmar border to check the activities of Northeast militants, including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, who have been fleeing Bangladesh since the Security Forces (SFs) launched a series of raids against them, reports Telegraph. The Additional Director-General of Assam Rifles, Major General J.P. Nehra said in Shillong on January 12 that the additional battalions would be able to tackle Northeast militants taking shelter in Myanmar. General Nehra admitted that there had been an increase in the number of Northeast militants in Myanmar and that shortage of Assam Rifles personnel on the Indo-Myanmar border had hampered vigil. At present, only 15 battalions of the paramilitary force are manning the border from Arunachal Pradesh to Mizoram. Nehra said several hurdles, like rugged terrain and thin presence of security forces, were hindering effective control of the activities of Northeast militant groups on the India-Myanmar border. “The home ministry and other central security agencies have assured us that more forces would be deployed along the border to overcome the hurdles,” he added. Because of the thin deployment of Assam Rifles personnel in the Northeast, Nehra has called upon Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland to co-operate in containing militancy along the border. Nehra said there was a need for better co-ordination between the Assam Rifles and the Myanmar army, whose joint patrolling is now limited to verification of border pillars. He said the Myanmar authorities had assured the Assam Rifles that they were ready to take action against the Northeast militants taking shelter in their country. However, one problem in implementing the promise is the Myanmar army’s inability to reach the inaccessible and rugged terrain where the militants have set up camps.
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January - 12 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has received substantive inputs that many Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, including its ‘general secretary’ Muppala Laxman Rao alias Ganapathi, have slipped out of their forest hideouts a
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has received substantive inputs that many Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, including its ‘general secretary’ Muppala Laxman Rao alias Ganapathi, have slipped out of their forest hideouts and entered urban pockets, reported Telegraph. They have reportedly sought shelter in traditionally non-Naxalite (left wing extremist) States like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and in pockets of western and coastal Maharashtra. This, sources claimed, was happening essentially on account of the “build-up of security heat” on Naxalite concentrations in south Bastar (Chhattisgarh) and the “fear of joint operations” across most-affected States. The information on Naxalite letters scattering away is based mainly on recent telephone intercepts which reveal that most of them are frequently changing locations, sometimes twice or three times during the course of a day. Asked why the Security Forces hadn’t arrested any senior Naxalite leader since Kobad Ghandy if precise information on their movement existed, a source said: “There is mostly a time lag in the receipt and analysis of such intercepts. Most often by the time you have pinned down a location, the person has moved. Not only to another place but also to a new mobile phone.” ANI reported that since costs of procuring arms and ammunition have skyrocketed due to inflation, the Maoists have increased their protection money. They have increased their levy rates by 5 to 10 percentage in 2010. The Maoists illegally levy huge amounts on contractors, traders and even Government servants to allow them function in a hassle-free way.
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January - 12 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants on January 12 were sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment each by a Delhi court for possessing RDX in connection with a conspiracy to carry out a suicide attack at the Indian Military Academy in 2005, Hi
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants on January 12 were sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment each by a Delhi court for possessing RDX in connection with a conspiracy to carry out a suicide attack at the Indian Military Academy in 2005, Hindustan Times reported. Convicts Hamid Hussain and Mohd Shariq, who were arrested with about 10 kilograms of RDX, were also fined of INR 125000 and INR130000 respectively.
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January - 12 
Uttar Pradesh Government on January 12 unveiled its new commando force Blue Hawks, which has been raised by the State Police to tackle militants, according to ANI. State Police Chief Karam Veer Singh inaugurated the basic induction course of the fir
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Uttar Pradesh Government on January 12 unveiled its new commando force Blue Hawks, which has been raised by the State Police to tackle militants, according to ANI. State Police Chief Karam Veer Singh inaugurated the basic induction course of the first Blue Hawks batch at the commando training school in Lucknow. "We have been assured by the State Government that it would back us in all our efforts. I am confident that with this beginning, in future we would able to develop a training program which is modern and developed," said Singh. The commandos would undergo five months of special training in tackling terrorist attacks in an urban scenario and facing Maoist challenges in forests. Also, 42 commandos have completed a month-long attachment with Indian Army in Agra.
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January - 12 
Four Taliban militants and a soldier were killed in a gunbattle when dozens of Taliban militants attacked a checkpost in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 12, local sources said, reports Daily Times. They said mo
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Four Taliban militants and a soldier were killed in a gunbattle when dozens of Taliban militants attacked a checkpost in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 12, local sources said, reports Daily Times. They said more than 30 Taliban militanst attacked the Ghanam Shah checkpost in Bezai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency. The slain soldier was identified as Gul Shireen. Six troopers were also injured in the attack. “They came from three sides and attacked the post with automatic weapons and rocket launchers,” said a local administration official, Zabit Khan. He put the number of injured troops at three. A military official confirmed the casualties and said four Taliban militants had been killed in the Security Forces’ retaliation.
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January - 12 
A Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leader was shot dead in Bara District in the night of January 12, reports Nepal News. The slain leader was identified as Rajesh Mandal (30), who was in charge of the Maoists' Bhojpura Raj
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A Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leader was shot dead in Bara District in the night of January 12, reports Nepal News. The slain leader was identified as Rajesh Mandal (30), who was in charge of the Maoists' Bhojpura Rajya Samiti at Parsa area no. 2. A caller, who identified himself as a member of an underground armed outfit Terai Army, claimed responsibility for the killing. Locals protested against the killing. They vandalised and set ablaze some vehicles, including those of the Police, alleging involvement of the Police in the incident.
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January - 12 
Normal life in Rupandehi, Kapilvastu and Nawalparasi Districts is affected due to the Madhesh banda (general shutdown) called by the Unified CPN-Maoist protesting against the killing of its cadre in Bara on January 12. Transportation has been severel
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Normal life in Rupandehi, Kapilvastu and Nawalparasi Districts is affected due to the Madhesh banda (general shutdown) called by the Unified CPN-Maoist protesting against the killing of its cadre in Bara on January 12. Transportation has been severely affected along the East West and the Siddhartha highway due to the banda.
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January - 12 
President Mahinda Rajapakse, seeking a second term in the January 26 poll, on January 12 said Tamils would be given a greater say in matters of governance through devolution of powers to provinces and promised to create an upper House in Parliament b
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President Mahinda Rajapakse, seeking a second term in the January 26 poll, on January 12 said Tamils would be given a greater say in matters of governance through devolution of powers to provinces and promised to create an upper House in Parliament by proposing an amendment in the Constitution, reported The Hindu. Rajapakse said: “The end of the war does not mean the end of the conflict. We need to politically address the needs of Tamils.” The President also said he planned to hold discussions with various Tamil groups on holding of the early Northern Provincial election and also consult all parties in a bid to hammer out consensus on a political solution to the ethnic conflict acceptable to all stakeholders. On his promises of a political solution and more powers to provinces the President, he said: “All this will require amending the Constitution and seeking the approval of the people in a referendum. The ordinary people simply want to live in peace, but there is a demand and a need for a political settlement.” Emphasising that he did not consider Tamil as minorities, the President said he wanted to treat all the citizens of Sri Lanka as equal and give them equal rights.
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January - 12 
Troops conducted search and clear operations in the Kattapirai, Iranamadu, Mullaitivu and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni and recovered one T-56 weapon, eight hand grenades, two shotguns cartridges, one charger, one claymore mine, one anti-tank mine
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Troops conducted search and clear operations in the Kattapirai, Iranamadu, Mullaitivu and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni and recovered one T-56 weapon, eight hand grenades, two shotguns cartridges, one charger, one claymore mine, one anti-tank mine, one anti-personnel mine, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniform, one LTTE cap, two dog tags, one mobile phone, one battery charger, one hand microphone and fourteen 12 v batteries on January 12, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 13 
According to Assam Tribune, unidentified militants exploded one crude bomb near a shop at Station Chariali in Sibsagar Distrct on January 13.
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According to Assam Tribune, unidentified militants exploded one crude bomb near a shop at Station Chariali in Sibsagar Distrct on January 13.
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January - 13 
An Army trooper and a Policeman were injured during an encounter with militants that started in the evening of January 13 in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information regarding the presence of militants at Damhal Hanjip
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An Army trooper and a Policeman were injured during an encounter with militants that started in the evening of January 13 in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information regarding the presence of militants at Damhal Hanjipora Tangmarg in Kulgam, a joint party of the Army and local Police personnel cordoned off the area, sources said. However, the Security Forces (SFs) came under heavy firing from the militants which triggered a fierce gun battle. The encounter was on till reports last came in.
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January - 13 
An NDFB cadre, identified as, Dinesh Boro, was arrested near the ISBT under Gorchuk Police Station in Guwahati on January 13. Two bullets of 9-mm pistol and four bullets of AK 47 were recovered from his possession.
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An NDFB cadre, identified as, Dinesh Boro, was arrested near the ISBT under Gorchuk Police Station in Guwahati on January 13. Two bullets of 9-mm pistol and four bullets of AK 47 were recovered from his possession.
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January - 13 
Assam Tribune quoting official sources reports that the Government of China is yet to extend cooperation to India to prevent militant groups of the Northeast region from procuring weapons from that country, while, reports of frequent visits of the mi
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Assam Tribune quoting official sources reports that the Government of China is yet to extend cooperation to India to prevent militant groups of the Northeast region from procuring weapons from that country, while, reports of frequent visits of the militant leaders to China has also become a matter of serious concern. Sources added that the Government of India recently took up the issue with the Chinese Government and expressed its concern over the developments. In fact, China has denied the fact that the militant groups are procuring weapons from that country. According to information available with India, the Chinese army is going through a process of modernization in a big way and in the process of modernization, the old weapons are often offloaded to the arms dealers and the militant groups take advantage of the situation to procure the same through the clandestine arms dealers. Weapons procured by the militant groups through the arms dealers include AK series rifles, LMG and MI 15 rifles and ammunitions. These weapons, mostly discarded by the Chinese army as a part of the modernization process, are still good enough for the militant groups.
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January - 13 
Assam Tribune reports that displaced Brus, currently lodged in six camps of Tripura, have demanded that they be resettled in Kolasib and Mamit Districts of Mizoram in grouped villages. A memorandum submitted to the Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawl
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Assam Tribune reports that displaced Brus, currently lodged in six camps of Tripura, have demanded that they be resettled in Kolasib and Mamit Districts of Mizoram in grouped villages. A memorandum submitted to the Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla by Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) in Aizawl rejected the State’s proposal that the Brus on repatriation would settle in the villages they stayed in before taking refuge in Tripura in 1997, sources said on January 12. Mizoram Home Minister R. Lalzirliana rejected the proposal of the Bru leaders to settle them in the two Districts and accused them of refusing to return to Mizoram as they were enjoying comfortable lives in the relief camps, the sources said. The Brus demanded elaborate security arrangement for the community and inclusion of the community in the Primitive Tribals Group, besides being given job reservation. A special development project should be set up manned by a committee with the chairman and member-secretary from the community, they demanded.
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January - 13 
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, replying on the issue of handing over top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and NDFB leaders, said India and Bangladesh are working on an extradition treaty, reports Assam Tribune. When asked questions ab
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, replying on the issue of handing over top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and NDFB leaders, said India and Bangladesh are working on an extradition treaty, reports Assam Tribune. When asked questions about the possibility of handing over Anup Chetia, she said, “I have come to discuss all bilateral issues,” and added that she had not come to India to discuss about any individual. She, however, asserted that her Government would go to "any extent" in cooperating against the menace of terrorism and organised crime. She further said, “India and Bangladesh signed as many as three pacts to combat terrorism. Both countries have decided to work together.” Adding further she said, “For Extradition Treaty, discussions are going on.... We have signed three agreements. Side by side, discussions are going on the Extradition Treaty." The report adds that India and Bangladesh on January 11 signed agreements on Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal Matters, Transfer of Sentenced Persons, and Combating International Terrorism, Organised Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking.
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January - 13 
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on January 13 foiled two infiltration bids after a brief encounter with militants along the Indo-Pak border in Akhnoor sector of Jammu division, the seventh such attempt by militants from across the border this mont
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops on January 13 foiled two infiltration bids after a brief encounter with militants along the Indo-Pak border in Akhnoor sector of Jammu division, the seventh such attempt by militants from across the border this month, reports PTI. A group of five militants who entered Indian territory around 12 in the noon fled back when they were challenged and a gun battle between the two sides ensued. Another attempt was probably made by the same group some distance away from the Tent post around 04:30 am (IST) and after a brief gun fight between BSF and the infiltrating militants, they managed to escape, a BSF official said.
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January - 13 
Chhattisgarh has received INR 1490 million aid from the Union Government since 2005-06 for modernising its Police force, State Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar told the State Assembly on January 13, IANS reported. In a written reply, he said that Chhatt
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Chhattisgarh has received INR 1490 million aid from the Union Government since 2005-06 for modernising its Police force, State Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar told the State Assembly on January 13, IANS reported. In a written reply, he said that Chhattisgarh has received the sum in a phase-wise manner for Police modernization. He told the house that the Government has already utilised INR 1390 million.
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January - 13 
Determined to spoil the Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s rally at Jhargram in West Midnapore District on January 15, the leadership of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCP
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Determined to spoil the Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s rally at Jhargram in West Midnapore District on January 15, the leadership of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) is not ruling out the possibility of violence during the meeting, reported The Hindu. The PCPA has already issued a diktat to the local tribal population against participating in the rally. This is being seen as a reply by the Maoists and the PCPA to Banerjee’s demand to deploy the Army in the region to tackle the Maoist menace. Speaking to The Hindu on January 13 over telephone from the Lalgarh region, spokesperson of the PCPA Asit Mahato said, “How does Ms. Banerjee expect the people of the region to listen to her at the rally, when she is asking for deployment of the army against the same? It is a publicity stunt on her part to brighten her party’s prospects in the forthcoming State Assembly elections. But the people of Jangalmahal are not going to be pawns in her political game.” Asked if the PCPA would use force to thwart the rally, he said: “Though we do not have any such plans, but we cannot give any assurances if agitated people do something on the spur of the moment. Ms. Banerjee and the State government are speaking in the same tone these days.”
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January - 13 
In a joint operation, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police and Gurgaon (Haryana) Police on January 13 arrested an agent of the Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) from Gurgaon for passing important military information, rep
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In a joint operation, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police and Gurgaon (Haryana) Police on January 13 arrested an agent of the Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) from Gurgaon for passing important military information, reports Zee News. Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order, Brij Lal said that on the basis of the information provided by another ISI agent Mohammad Nasir arrested from Meerut on January 10 his cousin Mohd. Mukim was arrested from Gurgaon. Mukim, along with Nasir, were passing information about Indian Army's movement, formation and other details to ISI through one Salim Motors in Dubai, Lal said, adding Mukim has been brought to Meerut and produced before a court. The ATS had arrested Nasir from near Sadar Bazar in Meerut on January 10 with documents including mobile phone numbers of ISI officials, information about movement of Army vehicles and their codes and two passports, he said. Nasir, Police claimed, had admitted that he along with Mukim had visited Pakistan in 2009, where he came in contact with ISI agent in Lahore and on return had passed on the information asked by them via Dubai for money, the ADG added.
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January - 13 
Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat addressing the State Legislative Assembly said that Manipur continued to grapple with the problem of insurgency and this has severely hampered development and growth of the State. To address the situation, Suspension
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Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat addressing the State Legislative Assembly said that Manipur continued to grapple with the problem of insurgency and this has severely hampered development and growth of the State. To address the situation, Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement has been made with Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) representing 19 hill-based militant outfits besides constructing 10 designated camps in the State, Jagat said. He said the Government is ready to hold talks with any outfit within the framework of the Constitution of India. There are over 30 militant outfits in Manipur, mentioned the Governor. The strength of the Police Force has increased to 33,031 in 2009 with the creation of one Mahila (Women) and Commando battalion each, Gurbachan said. Further, 10,050 personnel of the Village Defence Force have also been raised over and above the proposed conversion of Police training centre at Pangei into a full-fledged training college in an effort to curb the activities of the militant outfits, he said. In the first eleven months in 2009, 279 militants were killed and 1,368 others arrested and 378 assorted weapons, 130 grenades, 105 lathod bombs, three improvised explosive devices, 123 detonators, 13.71 kilograms of explosives and seven wireless sets were recovered, Governor said.
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January - 13 
Meghalaya Police arrested the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' Shembhalang Dkhar and self-styled 'chairman' Roy Kupar Marbaniang of a newly formed militant outfit Hynniewtrep Liberation Front (HLF) from their respective residences at Demthring and Ma
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Meghalaya Police arrested the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' Shembhalang Dkhar and self-styled 'chairman' Roy Kupar Marbaniang of a newly formed militant outfit Hynniewtrep Liberation Front (HLF) from their respective residences at Demthring and Madanriting localities in capital Shillong on January 13, according to Shillong Times. They were arrested after a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant Nickson Khang, who was arrested earlier, revealed the presence of two active militants of the outfit in the city. Police also recovered a cellular phone and a manifesto of the new outfit from Shembhalang Dkhar confirming his links with the new group. Police said that newly formed insurgent group is getting active support from the NSCN-IM which aims at creating a volatile situation in the State. Police sources also added that HLF self-styled 'commander-in-chief' Shembhalang Dkhar had also visited Hebron camp at Dimapur in Nagaland to meet the top leaders of the NSCN-IM on several occasions. The Superintendent of Police (Crime) Vivek Syiem on January 14 said the new insurgent group was supposed to send its 30 cadres to the Hebron camp of the NSCN-IM for training. Another police official also said the present rift between the HNLC and NSCN-IM has compelled the latter to form a new group to expand its network in the State, while adding the insurgent group is also on the look out to form another militant outfit in Garo Hills. Police estimate that the present strength of the HLF might be around 10 cadres. Police sources also confirmed that Nickson Khang, who was arrested on January 10 in connection with the attempted abduction of the son of a city-based trader, was sent by the NSCN-IM to float a new militant outfit in the State for logistical support to the Naga group.
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January - 13 
One .303 rifle along with six rounds of ammunitions of an SLR rifle were recovered from Rangagarh Bisimari village near Orang National Park under Dalgaon Police Station in Darrang District
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One .303 rifle along with six rounds of ammunitions of an SLR rifle were recovered from Rangagarh Bisimari village near Orang National Park under Dalgaon Police Station in Darrang District
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January - 13 
One militant belonging to ceasefire-group of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Dilon Dowerah, and one Army trooper, Havaldar Dayal Singh, were killed in an encounter at Talpathar village under Pengeri Police Station in Tinsuki
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One militant belonging to ceasefire-group of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Dilon Dowerah, and one Army trooper, Havaldar Dayal Singh, were killed in an encounter at Talpathar village under Pengeri Police Station in Tinsukia District on January 13, according to Telegraph. The Army, however, said that another member of the gang might be injured in the encounter. Superintendent of Police of Tinsukia District Diganta Bora said that ULFA cadre Dilon, who hailed from Mutapung in Tinsukia, had formally laid down weapons on December 28, 2007. After two ULFA cadres, Akon Moran alias Ajit Moran, and Biplob Baruah alias Pinku Phukon, managed to escape from the Kakopathar-based designated camp belonging to ceasefire-group of the outfit on July 23, 2009, the trio teamed up to form a gang which extorted and abducted in the name of ULFA. AK-56 rifles, some live ammunition, a magazine, a cellular phone, some incriminating documents including ULFA extortion notes, were recovered from the incident site.
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PTI reports that four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and as many bunkers demolished during an encounter between the extremists and Police in a forest under Belhar Police Station of Banka District, Police said on Jan
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PTI reports that four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and as many bunkers demolished during an encounter between the extremists and Police in a forest under Belhar Police Station of Banka District, Police said on January 14. More than 50 rounds of bullets had been exchanged during the encounter that ensued after the Maoists had fired at a Police patrol late in the night of January 13. However, no casualty was reported.
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January - 13 
Seven Pakistani nationals have been arrested from a boat which was intercepted by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) in the Cori creek of Kutch District in Gujarat, a top BSF official said on January 13, reports Times of India. "Our men intercepted a
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Seven Pakistani nationals have been arrested from a boat which was intercepted by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) in the Cori creek of Kutch District in Gujarat, a top BSF official said on January 13, reports Times of India. "Our men intercepted a vessel which had crossed into Indian waters yesterday near the Cori Creek mouth in the Arabian sea. There were seven men inside the vessel who have been arrested and handed over to the local Police," BSF inspector general A.K. Sinha said. The vessel in which they had come has been seized and handed over to Police, he said, adding further investigations will be carried out by the District Police.
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January - 13 
SFs conducted a search operation in a cloth store at Chak Bazar under Dhubri Police Station in Dhubri District on an unspecified date and recovered a country-made pistol from the shop. The Police also picked up a person for investigation, reports Sen
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SFs conducted a search operation in a cloth store at Chak Bazar under Dhubri Police Station in Dhubri District on an unspecified date and recovered a country-made pistol from the shop. The Police also picked up a person for investigation, reports Sentinel
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January - 13 
Taking advantage of the prevailing volatile political situation in Andhra Pradesh, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) may try to strengthen their base, Police officials have warned, according to PTI. The Maoists, who have reportedly sup
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Taking advantage of the prevailing volatile political situation in Andhra Pradesh, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) may try to strengthen their base, Police officials have warned, according to PTI. The Maoists, who have reportedly supported the Telangana agitation, may utilise the current unrest to strengthen their base in the backward region, once a stronghold of Maoist activity, they said. There is always a danger of Maoists coming back to the State and regaining the lost ground, given the turmoil prevailing in the last few months, according to an unnamed senior Police official. The Andhra Police is worried about the heightened activities of the Maoists in neighbouring Chhattisgarh and Orissa. Police in Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam, bordering Orissa, and Khammam District adjoining Chhattisgarh have been put on a high alert, Police said.
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The BSF arrested a Pakistani national in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District in the night of January 13. The Pakistani was arrested by the BSF soon after he sneaked into Indian side from forward village of Bobiya in Hiranagar. Kathua Senior Superinte
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The BSF arrested a Pakistani national in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District in the night of January 13. The Pakistani was arrested by the BSF soon after he sneaked into Indian side from forward village of Bobiya in Hiranagar. Kathua Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua Gareeb Dass said the Pakistani was pretending to be insane and was under influence of the drugs when he was arrested. He disclosed his identity as Alla Ditta (45) of Chak Jamaal Khan. Bobiya was earlier known as a traditional infiltration route of the militants.
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January - 13 
The memorandum said that the Bru resettlers be provided free ration including mosquito nets, utensils, garments, blankets, salt, kerosene, shoes, soaps and other essentials for a year. The MBDPF demanded INR 100, 000 be given to each of the families
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The memorandum said that the Bru resettlers be provided free ration including mosquito nets, utensils, garments, blankets, salt, kerosene, shoes, soaps and other essentials for a year. The MBDPF demanded INR 100, 000 be given to each of the families whose houses were set ablaze during the communal tension triggered by the killing of a 17 year-old Mizo youth by suspected Bru militants at Bungthuam village on the Mizoram-Tripura border on November 13, 2009, besides INR 30,000 for each family for reconstruction of their homes. The other demands were establishment of Central school, college, polytechnic school, cultural academy, Information Technology (IT) centre and a hospital in the Bru-inhabited areas, the sources said. The proposed repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura from November 16, 2009 was derailed by the killing just three days before. Lal Thanhawla had recently announced that the proposed expenditure for repatriation of Brus from Tripura had already been sanctioned and that some Bru leaders had rejected the repatriation proposal as they are getting benefits from the relief camps.
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January - 13 
The top leadership of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) stated that uncertainty on the peace talks with the outfit is likely to disappear by mid-February, the tentative date fixed for holding the next round of parleys with the Centre.
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The top leadership of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) stated that uncertainty on the peace talks with the outfit is likely to disappear by mid-February, the tentative date fixed for holding the next round of parleys with the Centre. The UPDS said that it would not ‘compromise’ on the four revised parameters it had framed and placed before the Government of India to facilitate signing of an accord with the Government aimed at ensuring permanent peace in Karbi Anglong District.
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January - 13 
Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army from Ningthoukhong and Moirang areas on January 13, according to Sangai Express. They
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Two cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army from Ningthoukhong and Moirang areas on January 13, according to Sangai Express. They were identified as Khundrakpam Ongbi Ibemcha (39) and Hemam Somen (29). One 9-mm pistol loaded with five bullets was recovered from Somen.
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January - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres suspected to have been involved in an attack on a Bihar Military Police (BMP) camp were arrested from Munger District on January 13, Police said, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off, Police raided
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres suspected to have been involved in an attack on a Bihar Military Police (BMP) camp were arrested from Munger District on January 13, Police said, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off, Police raided a house at Paharpur-Kharagpur village and arrested the extremists. The arrestees were suspected to haven been involved in the attack on a BMP camp at Akbarnagar in neighbouring Bhagalpur District on January 10 in which four BMP personnel were injured, the Police said. The Maoists had looted four SLRs, two machine guns, hand grenades, besides several rounds of ammunition during the operation.
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January - 13 
Two militants belonging to anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Jaldoba under Kazigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on January 13, reports Telegrap
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Two militants belonging to anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Jaldoba under Kazigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on January 13, reports Telegraph.
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January - 13 
Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, who were killed at Kajigaon in Jalduba area of Kokrajhar District on January 13, were identified as Robinson Sangma and Santiram Brahma.
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Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, who were killed at Kajigaon in Jalduba area of Kokrajhar District on January 13, were identified as Robinson Sangma and Santiram Brahma.
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January - 13 
Two Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) cadres were killed in a clash with People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants at Singtam Khunou under Singhat Sub-Division of Churachandpur District in the evening of January 13, according to Sangai Express. The slain
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Two Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) cadres were killed in a clash with People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants at Singtam Khunou under Singhat Sub-Division of Churachandpur District in the evening of January 13, according to Sangai Express. The slain cadres were identified as Thangminlun alias Tiger (30) and Kangjamon alias Mark (22). The ZRA is signatory to the Suspension of Operation (SoP) agreement signed with the Union Government.
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January - 13 
Voicing serious concern over rise in infiltration from Pakistan, Defence Minister A. K. Antony attributed it to forces across the border, which are "jittery" over return of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports PTI. "In 2009, violence (in Jammu and
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Voicing serious concern over rise in infiltration from Pakistan, Defence Minister A. K. Antony attributed it to forces across the border, which are "jittery" over return of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports PTI. "In 2009, violence (in Jammu and Kashmir) came down, compared to 2008. At the same time, compared to 2008, last year attempts to infiltrate has gone up. It is a matter of serious concern to us," said Antony. Giving his assessment of the situation in the border State, Antony said, "Inimical forces across the border are jittery" as they saw normalcy returning to Jammu and Kashmir.
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January - 13 
A headless body of a man was recovered by the Police in the Peepal Kalay area in Hangu District, reports Dawn. The militants had attached explosives to the dead body which exploded as soon as the Police team went near the body. However, it was a low-
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A headless body of a man was recovered by the Police in the Peepal Kalay area in Hangu District, reports Dawn. The militants had attached explosives to the dead body which exploded as soon as the Police team went near the body. However, it was a low-intensity blast and no injuries were reported.
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January - 13 
A teenager, Muhammad Shoaib, was killed and six other boys were injured when an explosive device exploded at a playground in the Civil Lines area of Tank, the headquterer of Tank District, reports The News. “Unidentified militants had planted an expl
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A teenager, Muhammad Shoaib, was killed and six other boys were injured when an explosive device exploded at a playground in the Civil Lines area of Tank, the headquterer of Tank District, reports The News. “Unidentified militants had planted an explosive device at the playground, which went off at 3.20 pm (PST),” a Police official said, adding that seven boys, who were playing at the ground, were injured in the explosion.
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January - 13 
At least three Taliban militants were killed while nine others were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast (Path to Truth) in Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 13, according to Daily Times. An I
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At least three Taliban militants were killed while nine others were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast (Path to Truth) in Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 13, according to Daily Times. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said that two more militants surrendered before the SFs in Maniari area. SFs conducted a search-and-clearance operation in Qambar near Mingora and village Gada Kot and arrested nine suspected militants. During another search-and-clearance operation in Mora Sar and Udigram, SFs recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition.
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January - 13 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik categorically said that India was interfering in Balochistan while missing Baloch were forcibly taken to training camps in Afghanistan. He was making a statement in the Senate in response to points of order raised by so
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik categorically said that India was interfering in Balochistan while missing Baloch were forcibly taken to training camps in Afghanistan. He was making a statement in the Senate in response to points of order raised by some members from Balochistan about missing persons. “Pakistan has identified terrorists training camps established inside Afghanistan for interference in Balochistan,” Malik said.
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January - 13 
Law enforcement agencies have so far arrested 2,200 suspected terrorists from across the country, including 80 suspects from Islamabad, federal capital, Interior Minister Rehman Malik told the Senate on January 13, according to Daily Times. “The terr
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Law enforcement agencies have so far arrested 2,200 suspected terrorists from across the country, including 80 suspects from Islamabad, federal capital, Interior Minister Rehman Malik told the Senate on January 13, according to Daily Times. “The terrorists were arrested with the help of information gathered by intelligence agencies,” he said while responding to points of order raised by senators Haji Ghulam Ali, Shahid Bugti and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri. The Interior Minister said Security Forces were rendering invaluable sacrifices in the war against terrorism, adding that the suspects arrested in Islamabad included 11 would-be suicide bombers. Later, while winding up the discussion over the Security situation in Karachi after the Ashura bomb blast, Malik said that two main suspects and 27 rioters, identified through CCTV footage, had been arrested. He said the facts of the incident would be shared with the House within 10 days.
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January - 13 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on January 13 criticised the “discriminatory US attitude” towards Pakistan, and said the US could not win the war in Afghanistan without Pakistan’s support, according to Daily Times. “America can’t fight in Afghanist
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on January 13 criticised the “discriminatory US attitude” towards Pakistan, and said the US could not win the war in Afghanistan without Pakistan’s support, according to Daily Times. “America can’t fight in Afghanistan without Pakistan. We know our strategic importance. No war can be won in Afghanistan without us,” Gilani told the National Assembly on a point of order raised by Leader of the Opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. The prime minister assured the House that the government would not compromise on the country’s nuclear programme, and said the recent meeting of the National Command Authority had made it “amply clear” that Pakistan could not accept a regional imbalance.
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January - 13 
SFs arrested one of the top ‘commander’ of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Rafiullah, during a search operation in the Tora Warai area of Hangu District. Officials said that heavily armed troops conducted a search operation in Tora War
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SFs arrested one of the top ‘commander’ of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Rafiullah, during a search operation in the Tora Warai area of Hangu District. Officials said that heavily armed troops conducted a search operation in Tora Warai, which is a strong hold of the TTP in Hangu, and held a commander along with nine of his accomplices. The arrested militant Rafiullah belonged to Ferozkhel area in Lower Orakzai.
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January - 13 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police arrested one Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ during a raid in the Manghopir area of Karachi on January 13, according to Daily Times. Official sources said, Ali Rehman was arrested
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police arrested one Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ during a raid in the Manghopir area of Karachi on January 13, according to Daily Times. Official sources said, Ali Rehman was arrested from his hideout in the Pakhtoonabad area in Manghopir and one TT pistol was recovered from his possession. CID official Haji Nadeem said Rehman was a TTP ‘commander’ for the Mohmand Agency. His other associates are also present in the city, he added.
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January - 13 
Two unidentified passers-by were killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Qambarkhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 13, according to The
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Two unidentified passers-by were killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Qambarkhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 13, according to The News. Meanwhile, SFs set ablaze 10 vehicles owned by the militants and two vehicles were taken into custody. SFs also raided an auto-workshop in the area where several vehicles owned by members of the banned militant outfit were parked for repair.
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January - 13 
Unidentified militants attacked a SF checkpost in Piazha Band Khel with mortar and small arms in the Razmak sector, which was effectively repulsed and 40 compounds belongs to militants were cleared.
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Unidentified militants attacked a SF checkpost in Piazha Band Khel with mortar and small arms in the Razmak sector, which was effectively repulsed and 40 compounds belongs to militants were cleared.
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January - 13 
Unidentified militants fired six rockets at the Shikari Ridge checkpost near Janata and Sararogha in the Jandola sector of South Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties were reported.
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Unidentified militants fired six rockets at the Shikari Ridge checkpost near Janata and Sararogha in the Jandola sector of South Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 13 
Kantipuronline reports that at least six persons were injured when activists of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) clashed with the Nepali Congress (NC) activists at Bariyapur in Rautahat District in the night of January
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Kantipuronline reports that at least six persons were injured when activists of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) clashed with the Nepali Congress (NC) activists at Bariyapur in Rautahat District in the night of January 13. All the injured are said to be CPN-UML activists. The activists of the two ruling allies confronted over the election of school management committee. Two of the injured have sustained critical injuries. The injured have been identified as chairman Ramsogarath Bhagat, Fekan Bhagat, Jagadish Bhagat, Rampujan Bhagat and Rekha Bhagat, Police informed.
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January - 13 
Rastriya Jana Morcha (RJM) party called for a bandh (general shutdown) on January 13 (today) in Mechi and Koshi zones as part of its agitation against federalism. Unlike in most other areas, the bandh left only a partial impact in the eastern region.
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Rastriya Jana Morcha (RJM) party called for a bandh (general shutdown) on January 13 (today) in Mechi and Koshi zones as part of its agitation against federalism. Unlike in most other areas, the bandh left only a partial impact in the eastern region. Markets in some Districts including Dhankuta among the 16 Districts of the eastern region are open. In Udaypur, the bandh crippled normal life with RJM cadres demonstrating on the street.
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January - 13 
The United Nations (UN) has stated that Nepal's peace process has remained largely stalled over the past three months, with tensions and mistrusts between the Unified CPN-Maoist, the Government and the Army threatening its very survival, reports Nepa
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The United Nations (UN) has stated that Nepal's peace process has remained largely stalled over the past three months, with tensions and mistrusts between the Unified CPN-Maoist, the Government and the Army threatening its very survival, reports Nepal News. Tabling the latest quarterly report on Nepal's peace process at the UN Security Council (UNSC) in New York on January 13, Secretary General (UNSG) Ban Ki-moon warned that peace process could collapse as the major disagreements that have brought the peace process close to a standstill remain unresolved.
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January - 13 
On January 12, the troops recovered six 60-mm mortar bombs, three anti-personnel mines, six hundred 60-mm mortar chargers, five hand grenades, 752 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 72 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 60 rounds of 5.56
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On January 12, the troops recovered six 60-mm mortar bombs, three anti-personnel mines, six hundred 60-mm mortar chargers, five hand grenades, 752 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 72 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 60 rounds of 5.56 ammunition and seven shotgun cartridges from the Muttur area of Trincomalee District, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 13 
President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 13 said he will present his own solution to the problem of the people of the North and East during his second term, reported Daily News. He said they have seen a number of All Party Committees appointed to find
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President Mahinda Rajapakse on January 13 said he will present his own solution to the problem of the people of the North and East during his second term, reported Daily News. He said they have seen a number of All Party Committees appointed to find a solution with no agreement reached on a solution. “Therefore, I would present my own solution so that all parties and groups could discuss it and arrive at a solution accepted to all groups in the country,” the President added. “We have to ensure that all ethnic or religious groups enjoy equal rights in an undivided country,” he stressed. Asked about the stance of taken by the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to support the Opposition, the President said the TNA met him and made certain demands like merging the de-merged Northern and Eastern Province, adding,” I could not agree. My policy is the unitary status of the country.”
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January - 13 
The Sri Lankan Government is taking measures to thwart any attempt by the remaining Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and its overseas supporters from resurrecting the vanquished terrorist outfit, the Foreign Ministry said, according to
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The Sri Lankan Government is taking measures to thwart any attempt by the remaining Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and its overseas supporters from resurrecting the vanquished terrorist outfit, the Foreign Ministry said, according to Colombo Page. The Foreign Affairs Minister, Rohitha Bogollagama issuing a statement on the "Achievements and Vision of Sri Lanka's foreign policy" said the Ministry and its missions abroad will work on a diverse and extensive campaign to prevent the LTTE from resurfacing. "Our Missions abroad have been advised to proactively work with members of the Sri Lankan Diaspora to counter the attempts of LTTE elements abroad to politicize and radicalize the youth from the Tamil Diaspora," the statement said. The Foreign Minister said that during the last four years the missions abroad mainly focused on dismantling the LTTE terror network abroad and countering their misinformation propaganda against the government while seeking to attract foreign investments and technical assistance for development work that continued in parallel. The Minister emphasized that significant progress have been made regarding the LTTE threat and pointed out that the LTTE is banned in 33 countries today. Despite the progress, the Minister pledged not to let down the guards and to continue the efforts in taking the necessary follow up action on counter terrorism measures that need continuous vigilance and monitoring.
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January - 13 
Troops during their search and clear operations in the Periyamadu, Kattapirai, Periyapandivirichchan, Periyanthampanei, Sinnapandivirichchan, Nanthikandal, Palampiddi, Nochchikulam, Vilpaththu, Kilinochchi and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni recover
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Troops during their search and clear operations in the Periyamadu, Kattapirai, Periyapandivirichchan, Periyanthampanei, Sinnapandivirichchan, Nanthikandal, Palampiddi, Nochchikulam, Vilpaththu, Kilinochchi and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni recovered 114 anti-personnel mines, one Arul bomb, two claymore mines, one 40-mm grenade launcher cartridge, two anti-tank mines, one Rocket Propeller grenade, one hand grenade, two Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links and one hundred and twenty-three rounds of MPMG ammunition on January 13, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 14 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Kasum Sangshang alias Winson (38), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Keishampat Junction. He disclosed he joined the outfit in O
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Kasum Sangshang alias Winson (38), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Keishampat Junction. He disclosed he joined the outfit in October, 2009 and was operating under the ‘command’ of one Starson. He was asked to serve demand letters to Government Departments. He had also collected a sum of INR 50,000 and 100, 000 from the Manipur Water Supply Department and Aganwadi (pre-schools) centre respectively for the group’s fund. 25 demand letters relating to the outfit were reportedly recovered from his possession.
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January - 14 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Khumallambam Ibomcha Singh alias Joy (39), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Keishamthong Bridge.
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Khumallambam Ibomcha Singh alias Joy (39), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Keishamthong Bridge.
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January - 14 
A teenaged Pakistani militant, identified as Noman Arshad (14), suspected to be a suicide bomber, was arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) near the India-Pakistan border. During interrogation, he said there were plans for a seven-member suici
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A teenaged Pakistani militant, identified as Noman Arshad (14), suspected to be a suicide bomber, was arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) near the India-Pakistan border. During interrogation, he said there were plans for a seven-member suicide squad including three women to cross over soon and create trouble. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohammad Aquil said Arshad during interrogation disclosed that he had undergone training at a camp in Peshawar where he learnt use of an explosive-laden jacket, bombs, pistols, missiles, rockets and other weapons. Arshad claimed of having learnt his skills from the same camp visited by Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving Pakistani terrorist involved in the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. He claimed to be in constant touch with the terrorists in Pakistan for over a year and pin-pointed locations of terror training camps in Pakistan.
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January - 14 
A trooper of the Assam Rifles was wounded during an encounter with militants at Loktak area in Bishnupur District on January 14, reports Imphal Free Press. The report adds that a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Army conducted a counter-insurge
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A trooper of the Assam Rifles was wounded during an encounter with militants at Loktak area in Bishnupur District on January 14, reports Imphal Free Press. The report adds that a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Army conducted a counter-insurgency operation to flush out militants taking shelter in Loktak lake area. Local sources said that the operation started since early morning of January 14 at Wapokpi, Khordak and Laphupat Tera and added that the operation was mainly focused at Khordak. Motor boats and helicopters were used during the operation, local sources mentioned.
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January - 14 
According to Shillong Times, a Congress party leader, Arun Sarkar, nominated from Mazbat Assembly constituency to Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), was shot dead by suspected militants belonging to anti-talks faction of the National Democratic
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According to Shillong Times, a Congress party leader, Arun Sarkar, nominated from Mazbat Assembly constituency to Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), was shot dead by suspected militants belonging to anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Khusurabari in Udalguri District on January 14.
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An Assam Rifles trooper who sustained bullet injury during a shoot out between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected militant at Loktak area in Bishnupur District on January 14, succumbed to his injuries on January 15. The victim was identified as Yumn
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An Assam Rifles trooper who sustained bullet injury during a shoot out between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected militant at Loktak area in Bishnupur District on January 14, succumbed to his injuries on January 15. The victim was identified as Yumnam Raju.
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January - 14 
ANI reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal in the Gadchiroli District late in the evening of January 14. The Maoists killed 29-year-old Rajesh Manglu Pungati at Bandia village by slitting his throat.
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ANI reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal in the Gadchiroli District late in the evening of January 14. The Maoists killed 29-year-old Rajesh Manglu Pungati at Bandia village by slitting his throat.
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Army sources said that eight militant hideouts were neutralised and a large number of warlike and administrative stores were recovered and a number of documents detailing the extortion activities of these groups were recovered during a CI operation a
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Army sources said that eight militant hideouts were neutralised and a large number of warlike and administrative stores were recovered and a number of documents detailing the extortion activities of these groups were recovered during a CI operation at Loktak area in Bishnupur District from January 14-16. Sources added that local villages on the fringes of Loktak Lake were coerced and forced by militants to provide sustenance to these camps.
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January - 14 
Around 1,250 detonators were seized by the Police in the Aurangabad District on January 14, reported Times of India. The explosives were found in a bus, coming from neighbouring Rohtas District and heading for Ranchi, parked at the Ramabad bus stand
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Around 1,250 detonators were seized by the Police in the Aurangabad District on January 14, reported Times of India. The explosives were found in a bus, coming from neighbouring Rohtas District and heading for Ranchi, parked at the Ramabad bus stand under Town Police Station of the District. The detonators were kept in 50 boxes of 25 explosives each. “On being tipped off, police swung into action early on Thursday morning and seized around 1,250 detonators from a black bag in a bus parked at a bus stand. The possibility that the consignment was meant for the Naxalites [left wing extremists] could not be ruled out going by the nature and quantities of explosives seized,” said Nishant Kumar Tiwary, Superintendent of Police (Aurangabad).
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January - 14 
During a joint search operation by the Baramulla Police and 52 RR, a militant hideout was neutralised in Sochiliwarn forests under Sheeri Police Station of Baramulla District. One RPG launcher, three RPG grenades, one IED, six grenades, 14 UBGL grena
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During a joint search operation by the Baramulla Police and 52 RR, a militant hideout was neutralised in Sochiliwarn forests under Sheeri Police Station of Baramulla District. One RPG launcher, three RPG grenades, one IED, six grenades, 14 UBGL grenades, 23 AK rounds, three AK magazines and 28 electric detonators were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 14 
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on January 14 asked the United States to ensure that the billions of dollars of American aid given to Pakistan is not diverted for anti-India activities, Times of India, reported. "The phenomenon of cross border terrori
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Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on January 14 asked the United States to ensure that the billions of dollars of American aid given to Pakistan is not diverted for anti-India activities, Times of India, reported. "The phenomenon of cross border terrorism has also illustrated the difficulties that we face in dealing with Pakistan," Rao said at the launch of the India Initiative of the Centre for a New American Security and the Aspen Institute India.
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January - 14 
One NDFB cadre, Sinnat Nursery, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Dhigolipur under Bismuri Police Outpost in Kokrajhar on January 14. A gun and live ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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One NDFB cadre, Sinnat Nursery, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Dhigolipur under Bismuri Police Outpost in Kokrajhar on January 14. A gun and live ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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January - 14 
The Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said infiltration from Pakistan had doubled in 2009 as that country wanted to push in maximum number of terrorists but insisted that troop reduction undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir recently will not affect the sec
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The Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said infiltration from Pakistan had doubled in 2009 as that country wanted to push in maximum number of terrorists but insisted that troop reduction undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir recently will not affect the security situation there. Addressing the annual press conference in New Delhi, Kapoor said infiltration level had increased with 110 terrorists managing to sneak in 2009 till November as compared to 57 in the previous year. The Army chief also said that the current troop level in the State was enough to take care of the infiltration and the estimated number of terrorists in the State was somewhere in the region of 650 to 700.
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January - 14 
The Assam Government has decided to modify its rules for recruitment of constables in Assam Police to accommodate surrendered militants who fail to qualify for being overage or for lack of academic aptitude. The report adds that upper age limit will
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The Assam Government has decided to modify its rules for recruitment of constables in Assam Police to accommodate surrendered militants who fail to qualify for being overage or for lack of academic aptitude. The report adds that upper age limit will be stretched to 30 from 24 years and the academic qualification will be relaxed from matriculation to class eight. Sources said that nearly 3,000 posts will be advertised for, of which around one-third will be reserved for surrendered militants. Surrendered militants without criminal cases registered against them will be considered for jobs, sources added.
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January - 14 
The CID also said it has unearthed a major arms racket involved in acquiring illegal firearms through private security agencies using forged licences and then selling them off to several militant groups in North Bengal and Communist Party of India-Ma
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The CID also said it has unearthed a major arms racket involved in acquiring illegal firearms through private security agencies using forged licences and then selling them off to several militant groups in North Bengal and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Left Wing Extremism-affected Districts of the State. It also found that miscreants used Government establishments as safe haven for stacking their illegal arms. The CID came to know this after its officials seized illegal firearms from a BSNL telephone exchange in Tiljala on January 5 followed by a similar recovery of arms cache from the water treatment plant of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) at Palta on January 9. “This business has been going on for a long time and the Government offices have become the store houses for these illegal arms. We have reports that the arms have been passed on to several militant groups, including Maoists, operating in Bengal,” said an unnamed senior CID officer. “We are investigating it. But at present, we are concentrating on seizure of illegal arms,” the officer added. At present, the CID is conducting several raids in different parts of the state, and till date 53 illegal guns and forged licences have been unearthed from various Government establishments. Five people have been arrested.
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January - 14 
The CID has also recovered more than 50 licences, which were forged from different parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, Bhagalpur and Munger in Bihar, and Kohima in Nagaland. According to Soumen Mitro, Inspector General (II), CID, the r
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The CID has also recovered more than 50 licences, which were forged from different parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, Bhagalpur and Munger in Bihar, and Kohima in Nagaland. According to Soumen Mitro, Inspector General (II), CID, the racket is involved in procuring arms from several dealers in Kolkata and getting their licences forged from various places. “We are trying to find where the arms are going,” Mitro added.
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January - 14 
The Orissa Police claimed to have arrested Saswati Das, wife of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘State Committee Secretary’ Sabyasachi Panda on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on January 14, reported The Hindu. Saswati Das alias Mili Panda,
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The Orissa Police claimed to have arrested Saswati Das, wife of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘State Committee Secretary’ Sabyasachi Panda on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on January 14, reported The Hindu. Saswati Das alias Mili Panda, who was staying with her girl, was said to be heading media and publicity wing of the CPI-Maoist in the State. Police also seized huge quantity of publicity materials, many incriminating documents, a laptop computer and cash of INR four lakh from her possession. “Acting on a tip-off, we intercepted a jeep carrying four sacks of CPI (Maoist) publicity literature. We took the driver into our custody and accompanied the vehicle to its destination,” said Inspector General of Police (Operation) Sanjeev Marik. He said Saswati Das was a very active member of outfit. “She has been involved in fund mobilisation, creation of support base through alleged frontal organisations posing to be human rights groups and staying in touch with rights activists.” Saswati, aged around 40, was also suspected to have conducted a reconnaissance of different Police establishments before hundreds of CPI-Maoists launched daring attack on Nayagarh District headquarters town displaying mobile warfare tactics in 2008. The Police official said, “She will be produced before court soon.” Saswati’s nine-year-old daughter has been handed over to her maternal grandfather, Police sources said. Sabyasachi Panda is said to be the most wanted Maoist leader in the State. Intelligence sources said Panda had masterminded attack on Nayagarh District headquarters, killing Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Swami Laxmanananda and on Police establishments.
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January - 14 
The West Bengal State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on January 14 in a raid in Asansol seized 36 guns with fake licences from a Government office of coalmines, reported Indian Express. “A big racket is operating in the State. Apart from arm
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The West Bengal State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on January 14 in a raid in Asansol seized 36 guns with fake licences from a Government office of coalmines, reported Indian Express. “A big racket is operating in the State. Apart from arms, we have seized several fake licenses of ex-army men and ex-BSF [Border Security Force] personnel,” said Raj Kanojia Additional Director General, CID. At several Government premises, the gunmen of security agencies were found carrying illegal arms, he said, adding, “The private security agency officials are moving freely with illegal arms. This is an alarming condition.”
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January - 14 
Three cadres belonging to Noyon group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Military Intelligence during a search operation at Bishnupur Bazaar a
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Three cadres belonging to Noyon group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Military Intelligence during a search operation at Bishnupur Bazaar area on January 14, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Wahengbam Ratan Singh alias Roshan alias Rose (31), Chungkham Tomba Singh (41) and Oinam Lata Devi (36). Two vehicles were recovered from his possession.
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January - 14 
Tripura Police arrested four militants of the Manipur-based People's Liberation Army (PLA) outfit in capital Agartala on January 14, after they illegally crossed over to West District from Bangladesh and attempted to leave for Guwahati in Assam in a
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Tripura Police arrested four militants of the Manipur-based People's Liberation Army (PLA) outfit in capital Agartala on January 14, after they illegally crossed over to West District from Bangladesh and attempted to leave for Guwahati in Assam in a hired vehicle, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 14 
Two cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), including a woman, were arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army. They were identified as Heman Somen
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Two cadres belonging to Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), including a woman, were arrested by a combined force of the Bishnupur District Police and Army. They were identified as Heman Somen Singh (27) and Khundrakpam O. Ibemcha Devi (37). One German made 9-mm pistol loaded with 5 live ammunitions in the magazine was recovered from the possession of Heman.
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January - 14 
Two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres, identified as Abdus Salam and Noor Islam, were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Rakhaldubi area under Baguan Police Station of Goalpara District on January 14.
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Two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres, identified as Abdus Salam and Noor Islam, were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Rakhaldubi area under Baguan Police Station of Goalpara District on January 14.
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January - 14 
Two self-styled ‘commanders’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, who were believed to be involved in killings and extortion cases in Reasi, Rajouri and South Kashmir, and an Army trooper were killed during a 15 hour long encounter that ended on Ja
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Two self-styled ‘commanders’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, who were believed to be involved in killings and extortion cases in Reasi, Rajouri and South Kashmir, and an Army trooper were killed during a 15 hour long encounter that ended on January 14 in Kulgam District of Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants were identified as Adil Pathan and Khalid Hussain alias Tahir Inquilabi, both residents of Rajouri. During the gun battle, two Army troopers and a Special Police Officer sustained injuries. Surinder Singh of 62 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) succumbed to injuries. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kulgam District said two AK 56 rifles, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), one laptop, one magazine and several rounds were recovered during the operation.
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January - 14 
A US drone targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakeemullah Mehsud in South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 14, said Government officials and tribal sources, with security agencies waiting for con
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A US drone targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakeemullah Mehsud in South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 14, said Government officials and tribal sources, with security agencies waiting for confirmation if Hakeemullah is among the 10 militants killed in the strike, according to Daily Times. Hakeemullah recently claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) base in Khost province of Afghanistan. “What is confirmed is that Hakeemullah was targeted ... but the strike took place in a remote area where communication lines are very poor ... we don’t have confirmation yet if he is dead,” the official sources said. However, the Associated Press (AP) quoted intelligence officials as saying that Hakeemullah was not among the victims. But Agence France-Presse (AFP) quoted a senior security official as saying, “We are receiving reports about his death, but we are not 100 percent sure.” “Local people are saying he was there at the time [of the strike],” Reuters quoted another senior security official as saying. Sources close to the political administration said the drone fired four missiles at a house in Shaktoee – a village in South Waziristan close to the border with North Waziristan. AP put the death toll at 12, while AFP said 15 Taliban militants had been killed. “Shaktoee has been a stronghold of the Taliban, and TTP chief Hakeemullah Mehsud is believed to have been staying in the region after the military retook lost ground from the group during Operation Rah-e-Nijat (path to salvation),” tribal sources said.
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January - 14 
Giving details of the search operation, Major Sulaiman, Media Coordinator for the Security Force’s operation in Dir Lower, said the SFs launched operation in Jandole area and arrested two militants, whose identity could not be ascertained immediately
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Giving details of the search operation, Major Sulaiman, Media Coordinator for the Security Force’s operation in Dir Lower, said the SFs launched operation in Jandole area and arrested two militants, whose identity could not be ascertained immediately. Six rocket launchers, four hand-grenades and Kalashnikov rifles were recovered.
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January - 14 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on January 13 informed the National Assembly that according to initial reports, a banned organisation, Laskhar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), has been found involved in the Karachi Ashura procession blast, according to The News. “Org
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on January 13 informed the National Assembly that according to initial reports, a banned organisation, Laskhar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), has been found involved in the Karachi Ashura procession blast, according to The News. “Organisations like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and al-Qaeda are out to destabilise the country, but the Government will foil their nefarious designs,” he said in his opening statement prior to the start of a debate in the National Assembly on the motion regarding the Karachi incident. Rehman Malik said that the prime minister has already announced a fund of PKR 3.5 billion for compensation to the Bolton market victims, besides, PKR 500 million by the Sindh Government and PKR 1 billion by the United States.
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January - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants besides recovering arms and ammunitions during a search carried out in Jandole area of Lower Dir District of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 14, according to The News.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants besides recovering arms and ammunitions during a search carried out in Jandole area of Lower Dir District of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 14, according to The News.
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January - 14 
The Chief of the pro-government Khwazai Peace Committee, Muhammad Akbar, and one of its member, Gulistan, were killed and seven others persons sustained serious injuries in a roadside blast at Dorbakhel area of Halimzai subdivision in Mohmand Agency
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The Chief of the pro-government Khwazai Peace Committee, Muhammad Akbar, and one of its member, Gulistan, were killed and seven others persons sustained serious injuries in a roadside blast at Dorbakhel area of Halimzai subdivision in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 14, according to The News. The sources said that anti-Taliban Khwezai Peace Committee chief Muhammad Akbar, along with several armed men, was on way to his hometown from Ghallanai, the headquarters of the troubled Mohmand Agency. When they reached the Dorbakhel area, their vehicle struck a roadside explosive device planted by the militants. The injured persons were identified as Aziz Khan, Hukam Khan, Samar Gul, Abdul Wahid, Abdul Sattar, Gul Khan and Yousaf. Spokesman of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Mohmand Agency, Ikramullah Mohmand, claimed responsibility for the attack.
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January - 14 
The Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), front organisation of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), on January 14 has declared suicide bombings un-Islamic and said those involved in killing of Muslims were playing in the hands of the US, India and Israel, according to The Ne
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The Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), front organisation of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), on January 14 has declared suicide bombings un-Islamic and said those involved in killing of Muslims were playing in the hands of the US, India and Israel, according to The News. “Gun, grenade and suicide attack is no solution to any problem in Pakistan,” said JuD Central Vice-President Colonel (retd) Nazir Ahmad Chaudhry while speaking at a news conference in Peshawar. “Islam does not allow attack on a Muslim, let alone suicide attack,” he said.
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January - 14 
The TTP has denied media reports that the group’s chief, Hakeemullah Mehsud, has been killed in a US drone strike. “These media reports are just lies, and I have spoken to Hakeemullah ... he is safe,” said TTP spokesman Azam Tariq – who phoned Daily
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The TTP has denied media reports that the group’s chief, Hakeemullah Mehsud, has been killed in a US drone strike. “These media reports are just lies, and I have spoken to Hakeemullah ... he is safe,” said TTP spokesman Azam Tariq – who phoned Daily Times from an unknown location. Azam also called the AFP news agency over the telephone, and said, “Hakeemullah Mehsud was present at the same place in Shaktoee where the drone struck ... but he had left the area already when the drone attack took place. He is alive and completely safe.” However, he did not say when Hakeemullah left the area
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January - 14 
Two caves were discovered in Kass area in Maidan from where explosives were recovered and defused. Two remote-controlled bombs planted on a roadside in Anbar area in Adinzai were also defused by the SFs and the house of a militant was demolished in L
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Two caves were discovered in Kass area in Maidan from where explosives were recovered and defused. Two remote-controlled bombs planted on a roadside in Anbar area in Adinzai were also defused by the SFs and the house of a militant was demolished in Lajabuk area.
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January - 14 
According to Kantipuronline, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda agreed to induct Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal as an ‘invitee member’ of the newly formed High Level Politica
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According to Kantipuronline, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda agreed to induct Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal as an ‘invitee member’ of the newly formed High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) and include other party leaders as well. He took the decision during a discussion with Nepali Congress (NC) President Girija Prasad Koirala on HLPM in the morning of January 14 (today). According to NC leader Krishna Prasad Sitoulo who was also present at the meeting held for some 45 minutes, Prachanda who was earlier against including PM Nepal in the mechanism agreed to include the PM. Earlier, Prachanda had claimed that the situation would become even worse if PM Nepal was included in the mechanism because the political deadlock cropped up due to him.
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January - 14 
Normal life in the Terai region was back to normalcy after the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) called off their banda (general shutdown) in view of the Makar Sankranti (a Hindu festive day) in the afternoon of January 14.
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Normal life in the Terai region was back to normalcy after the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) called off their banda (general shutdown) in view of the Makar Sankranti (a Hindu festive day) in the afternoon of January 14. The Maoists had enforced a general strike in Terai Districts protesting against the murder of its four cadres in Tags Bara and Parsa Districts and demanding security.
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January - 14 
Representatives of moves undertaking mandate on Tamil Eelam and elections for people’s councils in various countries met in Germany in December 2009 and have taken these decisions, said the statement signed by Panchakulasingam Kandiah, Chairperson of
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Representatives of moves undertaking mandate on Tamil Eelam and elections for people’s councils in various countries met in Germany in December 2009 and have taken these decisions, said the statement signed by Panchakulasingam Kandiah, Chairperson of NCET. ”Eezham [Eelam] Tamils have clearly and overwhelmingly mandated their aspiration for independent and sovereign Tamil Eelam in Norway, last [2009] May. Significantly they did it in the very country that was the venue for efforts that tried to lock them within ‘internal self-determination’. The popular mandate for independence and sovereignty followed suit in France and in Canada and polls are now scheduled this month in Switzerland, Holland, Denmark and in UK. The first People’s Council (NCET), based on the principles of the mandate, was formed through democratic elections in Norway last November. Elections are now scheduled for the people’s council in Canada in March. France and Denmark have already formed committees to conduct elections for people’s councils,” the NCET statement further added.
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January - 14 
The Norwegian Council of Eelam Tamils (NCET) on the Tamil festival day of Pongkal, January 14, announced initiation of three global committees: a Monitoring Committee to help and coordinate polls mandating Tamil Eelam as well as constitutions cum ele
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The Norwegian Council of Eelam Tamils (NCET) on the Tamil festival day of Pongkal, January 14, announced initiation of three global committees: a Monitoring Committee to help and coordinate polls mandating Tamil Eelam as well as constitutions cum elections for people’s councils in various countries; an Exploration Committee to examine the possibilities of founding a diplomatic centre in Oslo to represent the people’s councils and a Representative Committee to discuss apex coordination or united functioning with other constructs that emerge with national thinking, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. The NCET statement named S. Pradeep and Krishanthi Sakthithasan of France as international coordinator and spokesperson respectively for the said initiatives.
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January - 15 
A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Oinam Kanthamala Singh alias Kiranjit (41), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Porompat Pangal Leirak. He confessed that he joined the outfit in July 2009 throu
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A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Oinam Kanthamala Singh alias Kiranjit (41), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Porompat Pangal Leirak. He confessed that he joined the outfit in July 2009 through one Netaji alias Amarjit and he was operating under the ‘command’ of one Jenny of Kakwa Nameirakpam Leikai.
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January - 15 
Daily Excelsior reports that though a number of militants were making attempts to infiltrate from Line of Control (LoC) as well as International Border (IB), a number of other militants were desperate to return home from any route and were even ready
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Daily Excelsior reports that though a number of militants were making attempts to infiltrate from Line of Control (LoC) as well as International Border (IB), a number of other militants were desperate to return home from any route and were even ready to surrender to Security Forces. This has been revealed in the letters received by a number of families, whose kin had gone across the border for arms training more than a decade ago and were still held up in Pakistan unable to find a route to return. Official and Intelligence sources have confirmed that a number of families in different parts of the State have received distress letters from their wards from Pakistan asking their parents to take up their issue of safe return with the State Government.
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January - 15 
Fake AK series assault rifles were recovered on January 15 when around 100 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel neutralised an illegal arms unit in forests close to Gobardaha village in the Chatra District, according to PTI. One suspected Ma
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Fake AK series assault rifles were recovered on January 15 when around 100 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel neutralised an illegal arms unit in forests close to Gobardaha village in the Chatra District, according to PTI. One suspected Maoist was also arrested. The CRPF also seized five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one of which weigh 15 kilograms. Other ammunition and explosives have also been seized. A number of duplicate AK series rifles have been seized from factory, which was manufacturing and assembling the fake AK rifles, CRPF sources said. The operation was conducted as a part of the major anti-Maoist drive in various parts of the country initiated by respective State Police forces and assisted by various para-military forces which have contributed almost 60,000 troops.
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January - 15 
Inspector General Police of Kashmir Zone Farooq Ahmad said that militants opened fired at the station after the area was cordoned off following the grenade attack. They, however, managed to escape.
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Inspector General Police of Kashmir Zone Farooq Ahmad said that militants opened fired at the station after the area was cordoned off following the grenade attack. They, however, managed to escape.
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January - 15 
Meghalaya Police decided to lodge a complaint with the Union Government to rein in National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, currently under cease-fire with the Centre, so that they do not create any law and order problem i
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Meghalaya Police decided to lodge a complaint with the Union Government to rein in National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, currently under cease-fire with the Centre, so that they do not create any law and order problem in the State, reports Telegraph. In the wake of the NSCN-IM’s supporting a newly formed Khasi militant outfit, Hynniewtrep Liberation Force, Additional Director-General of Police B. Kezo said that the Naga militants would be considered criminals in Meghalaya as there was no cease-fire with them in the State. “We will lodge a complaint with the Centre against the activities of the NSCN (I-M) militants in Meghalaya which is not good for the security and safety of the people of the state,” he said.
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January - 15 
Militants on January 15 attacked a Police Station in Sopore town of north Jammu and Kashmir, killing two persons, including one Policeman and a civilian, and injuring six others. Witnesses told The Hindu that militants first lobbed a grenade towards
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Militants on January 15 attacked a Police Station in Sopore town of north Jammu and Kashmir, killing two persons, including one Policeman and a civilian, and injuring six others. Witnesses told The Hindu that militants first lobbed a grenade towards the Police Station in the Arampora area in the morning. The grenade hit the rooftop of the building. A Congress activist, Mohammad Latif Mirchal, was injured. The militants later directed fire towards the Police Station, injuring seven persons. Two of the injured, Police Constable Mohammad Amin and civilian Parvez Ahmad, subsequently succumbed to their injuries.
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Mining in the bauxite-rich Netarhat plateau came to a standstill on January 17 after Maoists triggered landmine blasts and set ablaze trucks on January 15 and 16 respectively. No excavation and transportation has been carried out ever since the attac
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Mining in the bauxite-rich Netarhat plateau came to a standstill on January 17 after Maoists triggered landmine blasts and set ablaze trucks on January 15 and 16 respectively. No excavation and transportation has been carried out ever since the attack. Work in almost all bauxite mines located at Gurdari, Kakdang, Polpol, Navatoli, Dhibikutum, Hadalakda, Dumsrpat, Sakhuapani and Ambakona has reportedly come to a halt. The Maoists set ablaze a truckload of bauxite near Pakripat in the night of January 16 and triggered a mine blast near Ambakona adjacent to the Gurdari mine. As reported earlier, the Maoists had attacked a Police picket on January 15, killing seven persons, including six Policemen and a driver of the bauxite truck in which they were travelling. Reports later said that one more Policeman was killed in the incident.
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January - 15 
One person, identified as Gagan Das (38), was killed and 13 others injured in a blast near the Swahid Vedi area of Udalguri District on January 15, reports Assam Tribune. The Superintendent of Police (Udalguri District) A. P. Tewari said that some un
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One person, identified as Gagan Das (38), was killed and 13 others injured in a blast near the Swahid Vedi area of Udalguri District on January 15, reports Assam Tribune. The Superintendent of Police (Udalguri District) A. P. Tewari said that some unidentified militants hurled a Chinese grenade at the group of people. The deceased was a former ‘organising secretary ‘of Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP), adds Telegraph.
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January - 15 
PTI reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle in the Dantewada District on January 15, Police said. Acting on a tip-off about Maoist activities in Chitagufa area, the Security Forces (SFs) left f
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PTI reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle in the Dantewada District on January 15, Police said. Acting on a tip-off about Maoist activities in Chitagufa area, the Security Forces (SFs) left for Ramaram, Rangaiguda, Korrapad and Polpalli villages, Superintendent of Police (Dantewada) Amrish Mishra said. When the team reached Rangaiguda, the Maoists opened fire at them to which the team retaliated, he added. The extremists fled soon after Police retaliation, Mishra said, adding, dead bodies of two Maoists were recovered after the firing had stopped.
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January - 15 
SF sources said that China’s own political exigency in Myanmar was the factor responsible for ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua finding a safe haven along the China-Myanmar border. Sources said Barua had been traced to Ruili in Yunan province of
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SF sources said that China’s own political exigency in Myanmar was the factor responsible for ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua finding a safe haven along the China-Myanmar border. Sources said Barua had been traced to Ruili in Yunan province of China bordering Myanmar. “Most of the arms deals are struck at Ruili and from there the Chinese arms are brought to Bamo in Myanmar, from where they are routed to different places mostly through the Irrawaddy and its tributaries. ULFA and other militant outfits of the northeast also bring their arms and ammunition through this route,” sources said. “Since the Myanmar junta and these rebel groups are in ceasefire, the Indian insurgent outfits like National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN -K), ULFA, and Meitei groups of Manipur have found safe haven in the areas under control of the Kachin and Wa rebels [Myanmar],” added sources. Sources further mentioned that after the Bangladesh Government had stepped up action against the ULFA, Barua shifted base to the China Sino-Myanmar border and also set up camp in rebel-administered areas in Myanmar’s Kachin.
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January - 15 
Six Police personnel and a civilian were killed and one Policeman went missing when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up their vehicle in the Gumla District on January 15, reported Times of India. The Maoists ambushed a tru
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Six Police personnel and a civilian were killed and one Policeman went missing when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up their vehicle in the Gumla District on January 15, reported Times of India. The Maoists ambushed a truck, in which the Policemen were on patrol, by triggering a blast near Gurdari mines when the vehicle was returning to Bishunpur Police Station, Inspector General of Police V. D. Desmukh said. Assistant Sub-Inspector Shaym Kumar Sinha and the truck driver were among those killed, he said. The others included havildars and constables, he said, adding, one Policeman was missing.
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January - 15 
The Army arrested four suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants from Surya Pahar under Naranarayan River Police Station of Goalpara District on January 15, reports Telegraph. A pistol, a revolver and two hand grenades were recovered
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The Army arrested four suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants from Surya Pahar under Naranarayan River Police Station of Goalpara District on January 15, reports Telegraph. A pistol, a revolver and two hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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January - 15 
The Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang on January 15 rejected media reports that Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council’s (HNLC) top leaders, including the outfit's ‘general secretary’ Cheristerfield Thangkhiew and ‘spokesperson’ Sainkupar Nongtr
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The Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang on January 15 rejected media reports that Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council’s (HNLC) top leaders, including the outfit's ‘general secretary’ Cheristerfield Thangkhiew and ‘spokesperson’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, were about to surrender before to the State Police, according to Shillong Times. There were reports that the two top HNLC leaders had managed to escape from their base in Bangladesh to Meghalaya to surrender. "We have not received any information about their surrender from the police," Lapang said. He also added that the Government had not made any contact with the cadres of the proscribed militant outfit. There were also reports that the two top militants of the outfit are likely to surrender following an ideological difference with the outfit's ‘commander-in-chief’ Bobby R. Marwien over a Government invitation for talks, but the militant outfit had earlier refuted the reports saying that all was well within the outfit. The report adds that the Chief Minister had asked the HNLC cadres to surrender ''honourably'' and also offered them safe passage after the recent arrest of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa.
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January - 15 
The special operations group of the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a top Maoist and member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zonal committee Subodh Singh alias Anandji alias Divendu Kumar Singh from a house in the Kankerbagh area
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The special operations group of the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a top Maoist and member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zonal committee Subodh Singh alias Anandji alias Divendu Kumar Singh from a house in the Kankerbagh area of Patna late in the night of January 15. The STF Superintendent of Police (SP) Prakash Kumar Sinha told Times of India that an amount of INR 18 lakh cash and a pen drive were seized from the arrested Maoist. Sinha said the pen drive had financial details of how much money the banned outfit collected as levy from different sources and how the money was spent. Five CDs and five mobile phones were also seized from him, he added. The SP said Subodh had collected INR 1.23 crore as levy between September 2008 and November 2009. Of these, INR 70 lakh had been spent. The pen drive also carries important information and decisions taken at different zonal committee meetings of the Maoists apart from the video clippings of meetings and training programmes. Subodh was also in-charge of the outfit's students' wing, the Democratic Students' Union. He was given responsibility to introduce reforms in the working of the Maoists' Magadh Zonal Committee.
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January - 15 
The Tinsukia District Police registered at least six cases of abduction and extortion against a group formed by surrendered ULFA militants and a gang of insurgents who managed to escape from the outfit’s designated camps. A Police Official said these
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The Tinsukia District Police registered at least six cases of abduction and extortion against a group formed by surrendered ULFA militants and a gang of insurgents who managed to escape from the outfit’s designated camps. A Police Official said these cadres, armed with sophisticated weapons, had teamed up with a few surrendered militants and was operating in Upper Assam, especially in Tinsukia. At least five ULFA cadres, who managed to escape from the designated camps in Upper Assam, are part of this new group.
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January - 15 
Two suspected UNLF cadres were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kwakhhong Hiranmei village on January 15. They were identified as Leishangthem Rajesh Singh alias Koiruoba alias Koirounganba alias Kokonganba alias Lucky (25) and Salam Hema
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Two suspected UNLF cadres were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kwakhhong Hiranmei village on January 15. They were identified as Leishangthem Rajesh Singh alias Koiruoba alias Koirounganba alias Kokonganba alias Lucky (25) and Salam Hemanta Singh (30).One vehicle, one laptop computer, two cellular phones along with two SIM cards and one driving license in the name of L. Rajesh were recovered from their possession. Rajesh Singh disclosed that he joined the outfit in 1998 through one Romeo and got training at Myanmar in 2002 and he is currently operating as ‘commander unit-I’ in Thoubal District. Salam Hemanta confessed that he is operating under the ‘command’ of Rajesh Singh.
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January - 15 
A US drone strike killed one of Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) most-wanted terrorists, a Palestinian suspected in a 1986 plane hijacking with a USD five million bounty on his head, said three Pakistani intelligence officials. The intelligenc
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A US drone strike killed one of Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) most-wanted terrorists, a Palestinian suspected in a 1986 plane hijacking with a USD five million bounty on his head, said three Pakistani intelligence officials. The intelligence officials said a January 9 missile strike in North Waziristan killed Jamal Saeed Abdul Rahim.
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January - 15 
One Ibrahim Kukikhel, the tribal malik (leader) and head of the Kukikhel Qaumi Jirga, was shot dead while his wife and a son were injured in Wazirdand area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency.
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One Ibrahim Kukikhel, the tribal malik (leader) and head of the Kukikhel Qaumi Jirga, was shot dead while his wife and a son were injured in Wazirdand area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency.
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January - 15 
Security has been tightened at the Farooqabad Police Training School on January 15 after intelligence reports revealed that the school was on the hit list of militants, according to Daily Times. The Punjab Home Department has sent a circular to the I
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Security has been tightened at the Farooqabad Police Training School on January 15 after intelligence reports revealed that the school was on the hit list of militants, according to Daily Times. The Punjab Home Department has sent a circular to the Inspector General of Police and other senior officials, indicating that terrorists are planning to attack Police training schools across the province. Following the reports, security has also been boosted at Elite Training School at Bedian Road, Police Training School at Chuhng and Police Training School at Manawan.
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January - 15 
The bullet-riddled dead bodies of seven Taliban militants were recovered while an anti-Taliban leader was also killed in different areas of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 15, according to Daily Times. “The dead bodies of five militant
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The bullet-riddled dead bodies of seven Taliban militants were recovered while an anti-Taliban leader was also killed in different areas of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 15, according to Daily Times. “The dead bodies of five militants were dumped in two different areas of Darra Adam Khel,” said Major Fazalur Rehman, spokesman for the Frontier Corps (FC).
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January - 15 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warned the Government against continued drone attacks in the Tribal Areas amid reports that TTP chief Hakeemullah Mehsud is “under treatment” for “serious injuries” sustained in a drone strike on January 14. The T
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warned the Government against continued drone attacks in the Tribal Areas amid reports that TTP chief Hakeemullah Mehsud is “under treatment” for “serious injuries” sustained in a drone strike on January 14. The TTP warning came in a one-minute audio message, purportedly recorded in Hakeemullah’s voice, released by the group to local journalists a day after the drone strike targeted him in South Waziristan. “There are reports that Hakeemullah was wounded in the attack and is under treatment at an undisclosed location,” official sources said, but did not say what type of injury the TTP chief was being treated for. “There is a 20 percent chance that Hakeemullah will survive,” said the officials, citing sources close to top Taliban leaders. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the military was investigating reports of Hakeemullah’s death. “So far, we do not have confirmation of him either getting killed or getting injured. It will take a little more time,” ISPR Chief Major General Athar Abbas said.
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January - 15 
Two dead bodies, including that of Taliban ‘commander’ of Khawazakhela area Mohammad Rehman, were recovered from Khawazakhela in Swat, official sources said.
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Two dead bodies, including that of Taliban ‘commander’ of Khawazakhela area Mohammad Rehman, were recovered from Khawazakhela in Swat, official sources said.
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January - 15 
Two United States (US) drone strikes killed at least 11 Taliban militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 15, according to Daily Times. The first attack took place in Zanini village near Mir Ali, ab
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Two United States (US) drone strikes killed at least 11 Taliban militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 15, according to Daily Times. The first attack took place in Zanini village near Mir Ali, about 30 kilometres east of Miranshah, capital of North Waziristan Agency. “US drones fired four missiles at a Taliban compound and at least five Taliban were killed,” a senior security official said. The officials said five US drones flew over at low altitude above the area, and two of the drones descended further and fired four missiles at the compound, destroying it completely. The second attack killed at least six Taliban militants in Bichi village. “At least six Taliban were killed,” said the security official.
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January - 15 
Maoist cadres showed black flags at President Dr Ram Baran Yadav in Panauti of Kavre District, when he arrived there to inaugurate a ceremony marking the Makar Mela (a Hindu festival) on January 15. The protesting Maoist cadres stopped the President'
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Maoist cadres showed black flags at President Dr Ram Baran Yadav in Panauti of Kavre District, when he arrived there to inaugurate a ceremony marking the Makar Mela (a Hindu festival) on January 15. The protesting Maoist cadres stopped the President's convoy and threw black flags at his car. They also chanted slogans against him.
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January - 15 
The Nepal Army (NA) refuted the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) claim that NA brought a large quantity of arms and ammunition from India through the Sunauli border in the night of January 14, reports Nepal New. The NA s
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The Nepal Army (NA) refuted the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) claim that NA brought a large quantity of arms and ammunition from India through the Sunauli border in the night of January 14, reports Nepal New. The NA said that vehicles, brought with Indian support, were empty. Bam Dev Chhetri, Unified CPN-Maoist central committee member and sub-incharge of its Awadh Madhes Rajya Samiti, organised a press conference in Butwal on January 15 and accused the Government of breaching the Comprehensive Peace Agreement by importing the arms. Chhetri said that 30 trucks loaded with INSAS Rifles and bullets, 50 trucks and eight Jeeps with green (allocated for tourism related industry) unmarked number plates, four Mahindra Jeeps, two ambulances, one fire brigade and one crane have entered Nepal through Sunauli border in the night and are kept at the no. 22 Brigade of Nepal Army in Butwal. Army officers said that they received the vehicles from India as part of military aid, but none of them contained guns and bullets. We had already informed the Joint Monitoring Coordination Committee (JMCC) on arms and army about the vehicles, said Major Ashok Gurung of NA's Public Relations Department. The JMCC also includes representative from the Maoists.
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January - 15 
Two cadres belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), including a ‘local commander’, were killed in a bomb explosion at a field at Baro Mangalgram village in Faridpur sub-district in Pabna District on
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Two cadres belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), including a ‘local commander’, were killed in a bomb explosion at a field at Baro Mangalgram village in Faridpur sub-district in Pabna District on January 15, reports Daily Star. The ‘local commander’, identified as Shajahan Ali alias Kuza Shajahan, died on the explosion site while another cadre Mohammad Rafiq died later. Police and local people said that the explosion took place when the extremists were making bombs.
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January - 15 
President Mahinda Rajapakse said that Sri Lanka still faces a severe threat from separatists though the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been militarily crushed and the country united after a 30-year war, reported The Island. The President
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President Mahinda Rajapakse said that Sri Lanka still faces a severe threat from separatists though the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been militarily crushed and the country united after a 30-year war, reported The Island. The President revealed a threat posed by the LTTE operatives in the Jaffna peninsula. According to him, the area had not been cleared fully and the operatives could be as high as 10 per cent of the total population in the District. The President said that the LTTE and agents would do anything to advance their cause. He said people should recognise the growing threat to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The President accused the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader Rauff Hakeem of trying to revive the separatist movement once spearheaded by the LTTE. He said that a fresh threat of terrorism would cause another disaster.
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January - 15 
The Government is to expedite legal proceedings relating to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and Emergency Regulations. Justice Ministry spokesman Gamini Sarath Godakanda told The I
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The Government is to expedite legal proceedings relating to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and Emergency Regulations. Justice Ministry spokesman Gamini Sarath Godakanda told The Island that Justice and Law Reforms Minister Milinda Moragoda on January 13 had received President Mahinda Rajapakse’s approval to fast track the process in keeping with a recently taken Government decision. He said that relevant authorities would be shortly informed of the new approach so that the grievances of many detainees and persons in remand custody could be addressed early.
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January - 15 
The President dismissed all efforts that have been made so far to find political solutions to the country’s ethnic problem and said he will present his own solution after the forthcoming election, adds BBC.
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The President dismissed all efforts that have been made so far to find political solutions to the country’s ethnic problem and said he will present his own solution after the forthcoming election, adds BBC.
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January - 15 
The President further said that the Government would gradually ease security restrictions imposed in the Northern and Eastern Provinces as well as other parts of the country because the LTTE no longer posed a conventional military threat. Emphasising
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The President further said that the Government would gradually ease security restrictions imposed in the Northern and Eastern Provinces as well as other parts of the country because the LTTE no longer posed a conventional military threat. Emphasising his readiness to scale down High Security Zones (HSZs) in the Jaffna peninsula, the President said that could not be done overnight. The LTTE, too, had maintained HSZs, the President said.
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January - 15 
Troops conducted search and clear operations in the Kokavil, Ampakamam, Mulankavil, Wellamullivaikkal, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Kumalamunai, Periyanthampanei, Periyapandivirichchan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Madu, Puwarsakulam, Palampiddi, Nochchikulam and And
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Troops conducted search and clear operations in the Kokavil, Ampakamam, Mulankavil, Wellamullivaikkal, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Kumalamunai, Periyanthampanei, Periyapandivirichchan, Sinnapandivirichchan, Madu, Puwarsakulam, Palampiddi, Nochchikulam and Andankulam areas of Wanni on January 15 and recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), eight hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, one FNC pack, 57 Arul bombs, two Sony video cameras, seven video tapes, two radio sets, one computer hard disk, one battery, 527 detonators, 64 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 150 C-4 capsules, 170 small stands, 186 anti-personnel mines, one 120-mm mortar bomb and one 40-mm grenade launcher, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 16 
A cadre belonging to Ranjan Daimary fraction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was shot dead by the Police at Veragaon, a village 5 kilometres from the Udalguri town on January 16, according to Telegraph. Another militant managed to
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A cadre belonging to Ranjan Daimary fraction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was shot dead by the Police at Veragaon, a village 5 kilometres from the Udalguri town on January 16, according to Telegraph. Another militant managed to escape from the incident sit. Both were involved in the January 15 grenade blast in Udalguri town. The grenade explosion, near a swahid bedi (martyr’s memorial) close to a lodge in Udalguri town at 6.30pm (IST), had left one dead and 10 injured. Two grenades, a 9-mm pistol and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 16 
A self styled ‘operation commander’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Sarangthem Somorendro Singh alias Thouyamba (29), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from his residence at Khurai Chaithabi Leirak on January 16.
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A self styled ‘operation commander’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Sarangthem Somorendro Singh alias Thouyamba (29), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from his residence at Khurai Chaithabi Leirak on January 16. Two letter heads showing press release of the KCP were recovered from his possession. He was involved in extortion of money from Government officials, general public and businessmen etc for raising the group’s fund.
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January - 16 
The Assam Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Pradip Kalita, from Woodland Hospital in Shillong. Pradip Kalita was suspected to be a member of the ‘27th battalion’ of the ULFA.
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The Assam Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Pradip Kalita, from Woodland Hospital in Shillong. Pradip Kalita was suspected to be a member of the ‘27th battalion’ of the ULFA.
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January - 16 
Two infiltration bids were foiled in Balnoi sector and Balakote sector of Poonch District on January 16. To give cover to the infiltrators, Pakistan Army for the second time deliberately set sarkanda (a type of grass) on fire on the Line of Control.
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Two infiltration bids were foiled in Balnoi sector and Balakote sector of Poonch District on January 16. To give cover to the infiltrators, Pakistan Army for the second time deliberately set sarkanda (a type of grass) on fire on the Line of Control.
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January - 16 
Two Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Songsak area bordering South Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills Districts of Meghalaya on January 16, according to The Hindu. The operation wa
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Two Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Songsak area bordering South Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills Districts of Meghalaya on January 16, according to The Hindu. The operation was continuing as the Police suspect more militants could be hiding there.
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January - 16 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Wakha Lambi Yangbi Khunou under Porompat Police Station in the evening of January 16. While other militants managed
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Wakha Lambi Yangbi Khunou under Porompat Police Station in the evening of January 16. While other militants managed to escape, one Ak-56 Rilfes with a magazine loaded with seven live rounds, and one 9-mm pistol loaded with one magazine with three live rounds were recovered from the possessions of the slain militants. One of the two slain militants was subsequently identified as Oinam Joyshankar (29). According to family sources, Joyshankar was a former cadre of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and was recently released from Sajiwa Jail on December 3, 2009.
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January - 16 
Two unidentified militants shot dead Khagen Kataki (44), former leader of the All Assam Students Union (AASU), near Punia Bridge in Rangamati of Darrang District on January 16, reports Sentinel. Kataki hailed from Borthekeribari village under Mangal
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Two unidentified militants shot dead Khagen Kataki (44), former leader of the All Assam Students Union (AASU), near Punia Bridge in Rangamati of Darrang District on January 16, reports Sentinel. Kataki hailed from Borthekeribari village under Mangaldai Police Station in Darrang District.
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January - 16 
A Punjabi settler was shot dead in Khuzdar District. Mohammad Iqbal, originally of Sailkot, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Umar Farooq Chowk.
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A Punjabi settler was shot dead in Khuzdar District. Mohammad Iqbal, originally of Sailkot, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Umar Farooq Chowk.
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January - 16 
A suicide bomber attacked an Army vehicle near the town of Rawalakot in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), injuring two troopers on January 16, according to Daily Times. Military officials said earlier that two soldiers had been killed and four wounded
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A suicide bomber attacked an Army vehicle near the town of Rawalakot in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), injuring two troopers on January 16, according to Daily Times. Military officials said earlier that two soldiers had been killed and four wounded on January 16, but later said this information was incorrect and that only two soldiers were wounded.
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January - 16 
Asmatullah Muaviya, one of the main ‘commanders’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) Punjab chapter, was among the 10 persons killed in a US drone strike on January 14 in South Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), a private
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Asmatullah Muaviya, one of the main ‘commanders’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) Punjab chapter, was among the 10 persons killed in a US drone strike on January 14 in South Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), a private television news channel reported on January 16, according to Daily Times. The drone had targeted a militant’s compound at Shaktoi village on January 14. Muaviya was responsible for recruiting and training young men from Punjab and Pakistan occupied Kashmir for suicide attacks across the country. Earlier, a local news agency also reported the death of Qari Hussain and Muhammad Mehsud in the Shaktoi strike. Qari Hussain, who had a 50 million head money, was believed to be a “master trainer” of suicide bombers.
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January - 16 
Five militants were killed in clashes with Security Forces (SFs), while two troopers were injured in a remote-controlled bomb attack in Spin Qabar area of Bara of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 16, according to
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Five militants were killed in clashes with Security Forces (SFs), while two troopers were injured in a remote-controlled bomb attack in Spin Qabar area of Bara of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 16, according to Daily Times. Sources said that terrorists attacked a SF convoy with a remote-controlled device in the Spin Qabar area at around 3pm (PST), injuring two Army troopers. A militant was killed in clashes with SFs during search operations following the attack. Also, four other militants were killed after a shell landed on a militant hideout.
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January - 16 
Four non-Baloch persons were killed in different parts of Balochistan on January 16 in an apparent backlash of January 15’s killings of two Baloch nationalists, according to Daily Times. Three of the killings have been confirmed as target killings. S
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Four non-Baloch persons were killed in different parts of Balochistan on January 16 in an apparent backlash of January 15’s killings of two Baloch nationalists, according to Daily Times. Three of the killings have been confirmed as target killings. Sources said that two Punjabi settlers were killed in Ghosiabad Police Station area in the Satellite Town area of Quetta, the provincial capital. The victims were standing on a road when unidentified armed motorcyclists opened fire at them. As a result, Malik Ifthakar died on the spot, while Malik Tahir succumbed to his injury in Hospital.
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January - 16 
Meerak Baloch, a spokesman for the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) called the offices of various newspapers and accepted responsibility for killing the three Punjabi settlers.
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Meerak Baloch, a spokesman for the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) called the offices of various newspapers and accepted responsibility for killing the three Punjabi settlers.
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January - 16 
SFs conducted search and clearance operations in Jabrai Chinkolai, Gidar Sar, Shin Bargane, Shalun and Chungai, arresting six suspected terrorists. The SFs also conducted operations at Hassan Khel Bannu and arrested two suspected militants and recove
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SFs conducted search and clearance operations in Jabrai Chinkolai, Gidar Sar, Shin Bargane, Shalun and Chungai, arresting six suspected terrorists. The SFs also conducted operations at Hassan Khel Bannu and arrested two suspected militants and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, APP reported.
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January - 16 
Unidentified militants blew up a civil dispensary at Sultan Khel in Landikotal. According to the local political administration, unidentified militants planted explosive material inside the dispensary and the three-room facility was completely destro
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Unidentified militants blew up a civil dispensary at Sultan Khel in Landikotal. According to the local political administration, unidentified militants planted explosive material inside the dispensary and the three-room facility was completely destroyed in the attack. NATO oil tankers parked nearby were not damaged and no casualties were reported in the blast.
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January - 17 
A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Bobol alias Safiqur Rehman (21), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Pangal Basti area of Chandel District on January 17. INR 1,400 and register containing suspicious
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A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Bobol alias Safiqur Rehman (21), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Pangal Basti area of Chandel District on January 17. INR 1,400 and register containing suspicious cellular phone numbers were recovered from his possession.
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January - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a head money of INR 50,000 on was January 17 arrested along with his accomplice following an encounter in the Sonbhadra District, Police said, according to DNA. Girdhar Gopal alias Gope, a
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a head money of INR 50,000 on was January 17 arrested along with his accomplice following an encounter in the Sonbhadra District, Police said, according to DNA. Girdhar Gopal alias Gope, a top Maoist, was arrested along with his accomplice Gorakhnath Yadav, a native of Jharkhand, from the Kon area. A double barrel gun and cartridges were seized from their possession. Superintendent of Police Pritinder Singh said Gope was facing charges in nine cases, including that of murder and arson while Yadav is an accused in four cases.
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January - 17 
A former Naxalite (left wing extremist) was hacked to death by his rivals near the Ngarajunasagar Project Guest house in the Khammam town late in the night of January 17, The Hindu reported. The Police said that Nallamothu Venkateswarlu, 38, had earl
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A former Naxalite (left wing extremist) was hacked to death by his rivals near the Ngarajunasagar Project Guest house in the Khammam town late in the night of January 17, The Hindu reported. The Police said that Nallamothu Venkateswarlu, 38, had earlier been associated with the Praja Pratighatana group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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January - 17 
ANI reports that a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a paddy trader Rama Gouda in the Malkangiri District in the night of January 17 for not acceding to their demands. 25 armed Maoists visited Khemaguru village
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ANI reports that a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a paddy trader Rama Gouda in the Malkangiri District in the night of January 17 for not acceding to their demands. 25 armed Maoists visited Khemaguru village under Mudulipada Police Station limit of the District and abducted 28-year-old Rama Gouda from his home. Later, Gouda’s dead body was found at the outskirt of the village.
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January - 17 
Assam Rifles personnel arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Jowang Wangha, from Longding in Tirap District on January 17, according to Telegraph.
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Assam Rifles personnel arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Jowang Wangha, from Longding in Tirap District on January 17, according to Telegraph.
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January - 17 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead a Pakistani infiltrator along the International Border in Chawani border out post in R. S. Pura sub-sector of Jammu District. Other infiltrators accompanying the slain infiltrator had thrown a packet in
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead a Pakistani infiltrator along the International Border in Chawani border out post in R. S. Pura sub-sector of Jammu District. Other infiltrators accompanying the slain infiltrator had thrown a packet into the Indian side, which is being checked.
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January - 17 
Following the January 15 arrest of Saswati Das alias Mili Panda, wife of Sabyasachi Panda, state ‘secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist, the extremists on January 17 resorted to literature campaign to defuse panic among the armed cadres, reported Odishadiary.
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Following the January 15 arrest of Saswati Das alias Mili Panda, wife of Sabyasachi Panda, state ‘secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist, the extremists on January 17 resorted to literature campaign to defuse panic among the armed cadres, reported Odishadiary.com. Police sources confirmed that the insurgents are distributing books, literatures to clarify their unity. “We are in a united house, there was no difference of opinion and our fight would continue against the rich and ruling class,” the literatures said, which were distributed in Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati and Koraput Districts of the State. The Maoists are also holding street plays, meetings and singing revolutionary songs to divert attention from the arrest of senior women wing leader. While most of the posters and leaflets displayed and distributed by Maoists asked traders, contractors and oppressors to stop their alleged anti-tribal activities. In some posters, left wing extremists invited people to join their mission or to extend support to them.
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January - 17 
Meghalaya Police arrested a Hynniewtrep Liberation Front (HLF) cadre, Randall Nongrum, from Madanrting in East Khasi Hills District on January 17, according to Shillong Times.
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Meghalaya Police arrested a Hynniewtrep Liberation Front (HLF) cadre, Randall Nongrum, from Madanrting in East Khasi Hills District on January 17, according to Shillong Times.
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January - 17 
One Ladi Dharma Rao was arrested from Paralakhemundi in the Gajapati District on January 17 by a police Team from Rayagada District on the charges that he was supplying explosive materials to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reported
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One Ladi Dharma Rao was arrested from Paralakhemundi in the Gajapati District on January 17 by a police Team from Rayagada District on the charges that he was supplying explosive materials to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reported The Hindu. The Police team seized more than four quintals of chemicals used to manufacture explosives from the house of Rao at Bhabani Talkies Street at Paralakhemundi. According to Rayagada Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup Krishna, the team tracked down Rao after arresting a trader at Gudari who was involved in illegal storage and supply of explosive chemicals. Although Rao had an explosive license to trade in explosive chemicals, most of his stock was suspected to reach the Maoists.
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January - 17 
PTI reports that dead body of a businessman, identified as Prabhu Choudhury, was recovered from Mohgaon village in Pengeri Police Station of Tinsukia District on January 17. He was reportedly abducted by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULF
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PTI reports that dead body of a businessman, identified as Prabhu Choudhury, was recovered from Mohgaon village in Pengeri Police Station of Tinsukia District on January 17. He was reportedly abducted by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants with the help of a surrendered militant, Dilon Duara, from Kakopathar on October 28, 2009.
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January - 17 
The Army and Police shot dead Jaish-e-Mohammed’s (JeM’s) ‘divisional commander’ for Poonch District, Abdullah Sani alias Dawood Khan, a Pakistani national, in a gun-battle at Narol forests in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District in the ev
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The Army and Police shot dead Jaish-e-Mohammed’s (JeM’s) ‘divisional commander’ for Poonch District, Abdullah Sani alias Dawood Khan, a Pakistani national, in a gun-battle at Narol forests in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District in the evening of January 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Dawood Khan belonged to Dabowal in Pakistan. He was also operating with code name of Sheikh and was active in Poonch District for last about a decade. Dawood was also co-ordinating activities of all militant outfits and was involved in luring youths into militancy. Meanwhile, there were reports that Dawood’s two body-guards were still trapped in the area and were being searched by the Security Forces (SFs). One AK-56 rifle with three magazines, one I Com radio set, a mobile telephone, five identity cards of different agencies, a holy book, one pouch, one currency note of INR 1000 and three of INR 500 were recovered from the site of encounter.
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January - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) now has developed the expertise to clone sophisticated weapons, including assault rifles of AK series, according to Times of India. Security agencies came across the Maoists’ innovative skills when a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) now has developed the expertise to clone sophisticated weapons, including assault rifles of AK series, according to Times of India. Security agencies came across the Maoists’ innovative skills when a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team neutralized an arms manufacturing unit in the forests close to Gobardaha village in the Chatra District of Jharkhand and recovered a number of ‘duplicate’ AK-47 and AK-57 rifles of “high standard”. The CRPF also seized as many as 59 different types of instruments, which were used to manufacture and assemble these rifles and various types of pistols. An unnamed official said, “Though Security Forces have busted other arms manufacturing units of the Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh in the past, they have for the first time come across such sophisticated weapons of high standard, manufactured by the ultras.” The first big arms manufacturing unit of the Maoists was neutralized by Andhra Pradesh Police in 2006 when they recovered a huge stock of rocket shells and launchers in the State. Probe later revealed that the Maoist’s ‘technical wing’ designed the launchers and initially made them at a foundry in Chennai.
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January - 17 
The Congress party in Assam asked its activists in the Bodo area not to venture out after sunset, after two recent killings and Police inputs that the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) may target them, reports
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The Congress party in Assam asked its activists in the Bodo area not to venture out after sunset, after two recent killings and Police inputs that the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) may target them, reports Telegraph. The warning came ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, likely to be held in April. A Pradesh Congress Committee leader said, “Two factors are involved. One, our Party Government has gone all out against the Ranjan Daimary group and they are out to take revenge. Second, the upcoming BTC elections in which the outfit would want to play a crucial role. This could be also a warning to us that we keep out of the polls so that they can take on the Bodo People’s Front, which is headed by former Bodo Liberation Tigers [BLT] chief Hagrama Mohilary.” A senior official added, “We have reasons to believe that both the (Congress) killings were carried out by the anti-talks faction of the NDFB.”
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January - 17 
The Maoists also carried out attacks at four places in Gaya and Aurangabad Districts in the nigh of January 17. Besides setting ablaze a truck on Grand Trunk Road, near Amas, they set ablaze railway property at Rafiganj and blew cell phone towers und
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The Maoists also carried out attacks at four places in Gaya and Aurangabad Districts in the nigh of January 17. Besides setting ablaze a truck on Grand Trunk Road, near Amas, they set ablaze railway property at Rafiganj and blew cell phone towers under Gaya’s Gurua and Guraru Police Stations. The extremists also fired several dozen rounds on the national highway. According to reports, heavily armed Maoists raided the PWI store of the railways near Rafiganj station and set ablaze wooden sleepers.
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January - 17 
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Mizoram Police on January 17 arrested two militants who were involved in the November 13, 2009 killing of a Mizo youth, Zarzokima (18) of Bungthuam, according to Assam Tribune. They were identified as Vanlalfe
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Mizoram Police on January 17 arrested two militants who were involved in the November 13, 2009 killing of a Mizo youth, Zarzokima (18) of Bungthuam, according to Assam Tribune. They were identified as Vanlalfela and Chusarai alias Lalrinfela. One seal bearing a ‘logo’ of the United Liberation Army (ULA) outfit and donation receipt were recovered from their possession. Mizoram Home Minister R. Lalzirliana said that ULA was involved in extorting money at areas of Tripura and Assam bordering Mizoram. He said, “They had even kidnapped businessmen from the plain areas for ransom”. The report adds that Vanlalfela was a cadre of the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and was involved in various crimes. Due to internal rivalry and tensions, Vanlalfela left the BNLF in 2005 and became a cadre of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM). He, along with 20 other BLFM cadres, refused to surrender when 802 strong cadres of the BLFM surrendered in 2006, the Mizoram Police said. Chisurai joined the BLFM in 2006. He confessed that at least 13 Bru militants are still hiding at a Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) designated camp in Harangajau of North Cachar Hills District, the Police said.
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January - 17 
Two area committee members of the Srikakulam-Koraput division of the CPI-Maoist, including a woman cadre, surrendered in Rayagada District. The surrendered Maoists were identified as Dharma Rao Kumblika alias Srinu and Vanaja alias Uma. The SP Anup K
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Two area committee members of the Srikakulam-Koraput division of the CPI-Maoist, including a woman cadre, surrendered in Rayagada District. The surrendered Maoists were identified as Dharma Rao Kumblika alias Srinu and Vanaja alias Uma. The SP Anup Krishna said it was for the first time for any Maoist cadres working in Andhra Pradesh-based Maoist wing to surrender in Orissa.
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January - 17 
Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kakching on January 17. They were identified as Naorem Nimaichand Singh (50) and Salam Achou Singh (50). They were involved in extorting money from general pu
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Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres were arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kakching on January 17. They were identified as Naorem Nimaichand Singh (50) and Salam Achou Singh (50). They were involved in extorting money from general public of Kakching under the ‘command’ of one Somerendro of the outfit.
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January - 17 
Two regular visitors to Poonch from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) having links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have been detained under Public Safety Act (PSA). The visitors, who were arrested in November
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Two regular visitors to Poonch from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) having links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have been detained under Public Safety Act (PSA). The visitors, who were arrested in November and December 2009, have been lodged in Kot Bhalwal jail. Poonch Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Manmohan Singh, confirmed detention of PoK citizens under the PSA by the District Magistrate on a dossier prepared by Poonch Police.
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January - 17 
Two suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel in a counter-insurgency (CI) operation at Khongkhan under Kamjong sub-division in Ukhrul District on January 17, reports Imphal Free Press. One
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Two suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel in a counter-insurgency (CI) operation at Khongkhan under Kamjong sub-division in Ukhrul District on January 17, reports Imphal Free Press. One G-3 Rifle with magazine and 8 rounds, one 303 Rifle with magazine and 15 rounds and Japanese made radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 17 
Unidentified militants hurled a grenade at the residence of Mumtaj Begum, member of the Urup Zilla Parishad (District level local self Government institution), at Urup Awang Leikai in Imphal East District in the evening of January 17.
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Unidentified militants hurled a grenade at the residence of Mumtaj Begum, member of the Urup Zilla Parishad (District level local self Government institution), at Urup Awang Leikai in Imphal East District in the evening of January 17.
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January - 17 
A US drone strike on January 17 killed at least 20 Taliban militants, including foreign terrorists (Uzbeks), in a South Waziristan Agency area in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. The attack took place in Shaktoee –
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A US drone strike on January 17 killed at least 20 Taliban militants, including foreign terrorists (Uzbeks), in a South Waziristan Agency area in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. The attack took place in Shaktoee – 40 kilometres southeast of Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency. This bombing was the 10th US drone strike to hit the tribal belt in the month of January.
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January - 17 
Militants blew up a Government primary school for boys in the Nadir Khan village of the Landi Kothal tehsil of Khyber Agency, reported The Dawn. According to official sources, militants planted two powerful bombs which exploded simultaneously. The sc
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Militants blew up a Government primary school for boys in the Nadir Khan village of the Landi Kothal tehsil of Khyber Agency, reported The Dawn. According to official sources, militants planted two powerful bombs which exploded simultaneously. The school was completely destroyed but no casualties have been reported so far. So far, militants have destroyed more than 15 schools in Khyber Agency
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January - 17 
On Shakai Sector, the SFs conducted search and clearance operation in the Zawar Darman Khel, Shankai - Dargai and killed at least one militant.
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On Shakai Sector, the SFs conducted search and clearance operation in the Zawar Darman Khel, Shankai - Dargai and killed at least one militant.
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January - 17 
The militants also fired with small arms in the Narakai and Ghundai Sar Post Khaisura areas near Shakai which was effectively responded. On Razmak Sector militants fired with small arms at the SFs near Razma. No casualty was reported in theses incide
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The militants also fired with small arms in the Narakai and Ghundai Sar Post Khaisura areas near Shakai which was effectively responded. On Razmak Sector militants fired with small arms at the SFs near Razma. No casualty was reported in theses incidents.
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January - 17 
The Police arrested a tribal elder along with his three sons involved in terrorism while recovering a huge cache of arms and five suspicious vehicles from their hideout in Khwasi Banda, according to Dawn. The district Police officer, Dilawar Khan Ban
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The Police arrested a tribal elder along with his three sons involved in terrorism while recovering a huge cache of arms and five suspicious vehicles from their hideout in Khwasi Banda, according to Dawn. The district Police officer, Dilawar Khan Bangash said that they had received reports about the involvement of Khan Akbar's family in terrorist activities. The Police arrested them during a raid at the house of the tribal elder in Khwasi Banda in Jarma area of Kohat while seizing Kalashnikovs, pistols, repeaters and five suspicious vehicles parked at a secret place. The main accused Khan Akbar and his three sons Inamullah, Eid Akbar and Amanullah were later brought to Kohat. Preliminary investigations revealed that they had relations with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and had registered themselves as internally displaced people to sneak into Kohat from Orakzai Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in December 2009.
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January - 17 
The SFs conducted search and clearance operation at Hassan Khel and arrested four suspects in the operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation), in South Waziristan on January 17, according to The News.
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The SFs conducted search and clearance operation at Hassan Khel and arrested four suspects in the operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation), in South Waziristan on January 17, according to The News.
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January - 17 
The SFs conducted search and clearance operation near Ladha and detected and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device.
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The SFs conducted search and clearance operation near Ladha and detected and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device.
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January - 17 
The Taliban released on January 17 another audio message purportedly containing the voice of their chief Hakeemullah Mehsud, The Dawn reported. Hakeemullah said that he was releasing the message on January 16 and the missile attack had been carried o
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The Taliban released on January 17 another audio message purportedly containing the voice of their chief Hakeemullah Mehsud, The Dawn reported. Hakeemullah said that he was releasing the message on January 16 and the missile attack had been carried out in Shaktoi on January 14. He clarified that some elements were trying to discount his earlier audio message, released a day after the missile attack, as an old recording. “Despite releasing (an) audio message, our enemy was propagating that I had been killed,” he said. In the first message, Hakeemullah had not mentioned the time and the place of the attack, which created an impression that the message had been recorded before the Shaktoi attack. The tape said that TTP spokesman Azam Tariq had also issued a statement soon after the drone attack and denied reports about Hakeemullah’s death. Security officials who had insisted that Hakeemullah had been killed in the missile attack on January 14 said that they were now convinced that the fresh audio was real.
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January - 17 
Two militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in the in Malakand area of North West Frontier Province on January 17, reported Daily Times. The SFs also conducted search and clearance operation at Delai.
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Two militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in the in Malakand area of North West Frontier Province on January 17, reported Daily Times. The SFs also conducted search and clearance operation at Delai.
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January - 17 
Two militants were killed in a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Mulla Said area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit).
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Two militants were killed in a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Mulla Said area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit).
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January - 17 
Two tribesmen, including a prominent tribal elder and agency councillor, were killed in two separate incidents. The councillor Abdul Qayyum Khan of Kausar village was on his way to Khar town from Sadiqabad when unidentified assailants opened fire kil
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Two tribesmen, including a prominent tribal elder and agency councillor, were killed in two separate incidents. The councillor Abdul Qayyum Khan of Kausar village was on his way to Khar town from Sadiqabad when unidentified assailants opened fire killing him. Another tribesman, identified as Hakim Khan, was killed when a bomb planted by militants in the Shaida Shah area of Nawagai sub-division exploded.
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January - 17 
According to information collected by Department of Military Intelligence (DMI), there are about 6000 full-time cadres, most of them former combatants, in YCL and they have about 1000 guns with them. Altogether, there are 100000 members throughout th
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According to information collected by Department of Military Intelligence (DMI), there are about 6000 full-time cadres, most of them former combatants, in YCL and they have about 1000 guns with them. Altogether, there are 100000 members throughout the nation with 30000 of them active. DMI had collected the information by mobilising its local units in some places including Udaypur, where YCL had decided to transform itself to a para-military squad and formed platoons of 45 members.
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January - 17 
According to Nepal News, Nepal Army (NA) has concluded that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has not renounced its military character and that its youth wing, the Young Communist League (YCL) is more dangerous to the o
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According to Nepal News, Nepal Army (NA) has concluded that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has not renounced its military character and that its youth wing, the Young Communist League (YCL) is more dangerous to the ongoing peace process than the combatants staying in cantonments, Kantipur Online reported. “The activities going on at local level is in line with Maoist chairman's recent expression that the party's final goal is to capture state power by people's revolt,” said a Major General present at the meeting, adding, “This can be a threat to the peace process.”
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January - 17 
Inaugurating a two-day seminar of peace committees Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Chemjong said the Government would hold talks with only those outfits that have political objectives. The minister maintained that the recently introduced
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Inaugurating a two-day seminar of peace committees Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Chemjong said the Government would hold talks with only those outfits that have political objectives. The minister maintained that the recently introduced Special Security Strategy will deal with non-political groups, namely criminal and non-political outfits of the Terai and eastern hills.
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January - 17 
The Parliament amended all provisions related to monarchy in some 108 different Acts and annulled some of them, reports Nepal News.
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The Parliament amended all provisions related to monarchy in some 108 different Acts and annulled some of them, reports Nepal News.
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January - 17 
The third division cantonment of the UCPN-Maoist at Shaktikhor in Chitwan District, bid adieu to 222 out of 258 disqualified combatants at a function on January 17, reports Kantipur Online. The remaining 36 fighters will be released on Jan. 27 once t
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The third division cantonment of the UCPN-Maoist at Shaktikhor in Chitwan District, bid adieu to 222 out of 258 disqualified combatants at a function on January 17, reports Kantipur Online. The remaining 36 fighters will be released on Jan. 27 once their pre-SLC exams are over. United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) had disqualified 587 Maoist fighters cantoned in the third division camp. Among them, 367 were under 18 years of age and 220 others were recruited after the cut-off date. However, only 258 disqualified fighters were present in farewell function. According to assistant commander of the camp Dipak Chilaune, 329 disqualified combatants were absent as some of them had already left the camp voluntarily and others were on home leave.
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January - 17 
Rajshahi Police arrested two cadres of a newly formed militant group Abbu Bahini at Rayapur village of Hamirkutsa union under Bagmara sub-district on January 17. Arms were recovered from their possession. The arrestees were identified as Majnu and
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Rajshahi Police arrested two cadres of a newly formed militant group Abbu Bahini at Rayapur village of Hamirkutsa union under Bagmara sub-district on January 17. Arms were recovered from their possession. The arrestees were identified as Majnu and Shahin Alam. The group was formed under the leadership of one Ibrahim of Natore town. Lately, militants were recruiting the teenagers for their group and planning subversive activities like murder and extortion, said the officer in charge of Bagmara Police Station.
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January - 17 
Rajshahi Police arrested two suspected militants from Bagmara sub-district on January 17 for their involvement in organising teens and youths under an unknown secret militant outfit, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Majnu and Shahin Alalm.
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Rajshahi Police arrested two suspected militants from Bagmara sub-district on January 17 for their involvement in organising teens and youths under an unknown secret militant outfit, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Majnu and Shahin Alalm. Both are nephews of convicted Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leader Abul Hossain. Sources in the Police said that the two militants were recruiting youths for a secret outfit in exchange for BNR 1,000 each during the enrolment and a monthly salary of BNR 6,000. According to report, a Police team of the District detective branch had been monitoring the unknown group's activities for last 15 days.
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January - 17 
During search and clear operations conducted in the Kilinochchi, Andankulam and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni on January 17, the troops recovered eight hand grenades, two anti-personnel mines, three 60-mm mortar bombs and one Rocket Propeller Gren
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During search and clear operations conducted in the Kilinochchi, Andankulam and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni on January 17, the troops recovered eight hand grenades, two anti-personnel mines, three 60-mm mortar bombs and one Rocket Propeller Grenade, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 18 
A cadre of the HLF outfit, identified as Livingson Khongsti alias 'Mike' alias 'Leesen' surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of East Khasi Hills District on January 18.
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A cadre of the HLF outfit, identified as Livingson Khongsti alias 'Mike' alias 'Leesen' surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of East Khasi Hills District on January 18.
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January - 18 
A Police team from Shillong arrested one person suspected to be a cadre of the HLF from Mynso village in Jaintia Hills District on January 18. Sources said that he along with one of his friends had arrived in the village posing as construction worker
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A Police team from Shillong arrested one person suspected to be a cadre of the HLF from Mynso village in Jaintia Hills District on January 18. Sources said that he along with one of his friends had arrived in the village posing as construction workers and were possibly intending to recruit more cadres for the militant outfit. Meanwhile, the arrested militants revealed that they had links with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) which was providing guidance to the HLF outfit in mobilising cadres for training in Nagaland.
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January - 18 
A surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Kamal Nath, on January 18 stated that the Congress party was behind the secret killings during the Prafulla Kumar Mahanta regime, reports Sentinel.
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A surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Kamal Nath, on January 18 stated that the Congress party was behind the secret killings during the Prafulla Kumar Mahanta regime, reports Sentinel.
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January - 18 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles at Waithou Achouba junction on National Highway-39 under Lilong Police Station on January 18, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with live ro
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles at Waithou Achouba junction on National Highway-39 under Lilong Police Station on January 18, reports Imphal Free Press. A 9-mm pistol with live round was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 18 
A suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as ‘finance secretary’ Mohammed Rishikanta alias Boy (23), was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Waithou Golai
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A suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as ‘finance secretary’ Mohammed Rishikanta alias Boy (23), was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Waithou Golai Achouba on January 18, reports Imphal Free Press. While other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol, one magazine, three live rounds of 9-mm ammunition, one .36 HE hand grenade with detonator, one cellular phone, one extortion note and one leather wallet with INR 135 were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 18 
A United People's Party of Kangleipak cadre, Sapam Tondon Singh (38), was arrested by combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou Pather Bazar on January 18.
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A United People's Party of Kangleipak cadre, Sapam Tondon Singh (38), was arrested by combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou Pather Bazar on January 18.
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January - 18 
An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, Biswamani Debbarma (36) of Mandai, surrendered before the Police in South District on January 18, according to Sentinel. He deposited a 9-mm factory made pistol, a 9-mm magazine, four 9-mm rounds and a Bang
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An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, Biswamani Debbarma (36) of Mandai, surrendered before the Police in South District on January 18, according to Sentinel. He deposited a 9-mm factory made pistol, a 9-mm magazine, four 9-mm rounds and a Bangladeshi SIM card.
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January - 18 
An unidentified militant belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Lakhimpur District on January 18, reports PTI. Arms and explosives were recovered from his possession.
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An unidentified militant belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Lakhimpur District on January 18, reports PTI. Arms and explosives were recovered from his possession.
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January - 18 
Corruption might have been a major issue for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to woo the common people against the Government but the poster messages issued by the outfit in Shikaripara block (administrative division) headquarters in
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Corruption might have been a major issue for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to woo the common people against the Government but the poster messages issued by the outfit in Shikaripara block (administrative division) headquarters in Dumka indicate that they are now willing to have a pie from ‘corrupt’ Government officials and employees, reports Times of India. The rate fixed by Maoists for payment of levy against income through corrupt practices ranges from INR 3 lakh to INR 1 lakh on the basis of ranks respectively held by them. Employees and visitors at the Shikaripara block office on January 18 witnessed Maoists posters circulated at different places on the premises which directed Block Development Officer (BDO) Sashi Prakash Jha and other employees to pay levy against the bribe they earn at the cost of well being of the poor and downtrodden class. Maoist’s message as mentioned in these posters, which have been recovered by the Police soon after been apprised by the block authorities, has directed the BDO to pay INR 3 lakh whereas other employees such as clerks are directed to pay INR 1 lakh each or else they will have to face dire consequences. “Be ready to part with the income generated from bribe or be ready to die” read the Maoists posters.
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January - 18 
IANS reports that a bomb, suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), was discovered kept along the Bhiwanigarh-Nabha highway outside the Indian Oil Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plant in Nabha in Patiala District late in the eveni
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IANS reports that a bomb, suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), was discovered kept along the Bhiwanigarh-Nabha highway outside the Indian Oil Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plant in Nabha in Patiala District late in the evening of January 18, Police said on January 19. Punjab Armed Police (PAP) defused the bomb on January 19, which was placed in a canister and wrapped in a men's shawl inside a plastic bag. The bomb contained up to 10 kilograms of explosives.
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January - 18 
Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren said he was not against using force to curb Maoism, but maintained that if the solution lay in talks then there was no need for a “confrontation.” “If there is a need, then force can be used. But if the situation
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren said he was not against using force to curb Maoism, but maintained that if the solution lay in talks then there was no need for a “confrontation.” “If there is a need, then force can be used. But if the situation can be resolved without confrontation (takkar), why not solve it,” he told reporters. He said his Government was formulating a strategy to deal with Maoists, adding, “The question is whether they are Naxals [Maoists] or not? The media has created a hype by claiming that Naxals are active in the State.” He said the State Government’s strategy to deal with Naxals will be formulated along with the Central government. Economic Times quoted him as saying, "We will soon fill all the vacant posts of the State Government." Further, a Senior Government official told IANS, "In Jharkhand, around 78,000 posts are vacant in various departments. In Jharkhand, the approved Government posts in departments are 268,832, and against these posts, only 191,689 employees are working." In home department alone, around 20,000 posts are vacant against the approved strength of 80,576.
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January - 18 
Over 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a railway track near Nadaul railway station in the Jehanabad District in the morning of January 18, Police said, according to Times of India. Nadaul is situated on Patna-Gaya rail r
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Over 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a railway track near Nadaul railway station in the Jehanabad District in the morning of January 18, Police said, according to Times of India. Nadaul is situated on Patna-Gaya rail route of East-Central Railway. "Maoists first forced railway officials on duty in the cabin on the outer signal of Nadaul railway station to leave the place. They then blew up the railway track," Patna Railway Superintendent of Police Jitendra Rana said, adding, the blast was a low-intensity one that only damaged three concrete railway sleepers. The incident disrupted rail traffic on the route, he added.
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January - 18 
Pakistan Army violated cease-fire in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District on the LoC apparently in an attempt to push infiltrators. Official sources said Pakistan Army opened heavy firing from their Kaddu post targeting forward Indian post, Kranti
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Pakistan Army violated cease-fire in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District on the LoC apparently in an attempt to push infiltrators. Official sources said Pakistan Army opened heavy firing from their Kaddu post targeting forward Indian post, Kranti and others at Nangi Tekri in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch.
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January - 18 
PTI reports that four cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee, a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested in Chatra District on January 18. Self-styled ‘zonal commander’ Lamxan Ganju and ‘regional commander’ Mukesh Ganju, were among those arre
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PTI reports that four cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee, a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested in Chatra District on January 18. Self-styled ‘zonal commander’ Lamxan Ganju and ‘regional commander’ Mukesh Ganju, were among those arrested from Tandua area in the District, police said. The remaining arrested cadres were identified as Samsul Hoda and Taj Khan. Around INR 3.75 lakh in cash was seized from them which the Police believe have been extorted from local contractors.
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January - 18 
The Army and Police recovered six anti tank rockets and other explosive devices from forest area of Pyas Chhichha in Kishtwar District. This is for the first time that anti tank rockets have been recovered by Police in the District. The recovery incl
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The Army and Police recovered six anti tank rockets and other explosive devices from forest area of Pyas Chhichha in Kishtwar District. This is for the first time that anti tank rockets have been recovered by Police in the District. The recovery included six anti tank rockets, six wireless sets, two grenades of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and two HE grenades. The unique anti tank rifle grenades carried 70 per cent RDX and 30 per cent TNT mixture and were capable of causing extensive damage. Police said the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres appeared to have dumped the rockets and explosives.
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January - 18 
The Central Bureau of Investigation took over investigation into the July 23, 2009 encounter in Imphal West District on the orders of Imphal Bench of Guwahati High Court.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation took over investigation into the July 23, 2009 encounter in Imphal West District on the orders of Imphal Bench of Guwahati High Court.
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January - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoaist) spokesperson and member of the party's central committee Azad warned that Maoists will surely go on the counter-offensive with the Centre cracking down on Maoists in West Bengal and other affected Sta
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoaist) spokesperson and member of the party's central committee Azad warned that Maoists will surely go on the counter-offensive with the Centre cracking down on Maoists in West Bengal and other affected States. In an interview to Times of India he said, “Our war will expand to wider areas, mobilise wider masses, and will also gather new momentum and get new dynamism.”
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January - 18 
The formal surrender of arms by the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) was postponed till the second week of February, instead of the earlier schedule of January 26, reports Telegraph. Sources said there was a marked differenc
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The formal surrender of arms by the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) was postponed till the second week of February, instead of the earlier schedule of January 26, reports Telegraph. Sources said there was a marked difference between the Assam Government’s assessment of the outfit’s strength and the figure provided by the group. The Government wanted to sort this out so that it could take necessary steps for the militants’ transit and stay at designated camps. The other reason for the delay was the KLNLF’s insistence to surrender arms in the presence of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram.
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January - 18 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 19 said a suspected Naxalite (left wing extremist), identified as Surya Devra Prabhakar, was arrested at his residence in Mumbai in the night of January 18, reports The Hindu. He has been remanded
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 19 said a suspected Naxalite (left wing extremist), identified as Surya Devra Prabhakar, was arrested at his residence in Mumbai in the night of January 18, reports The Hindu. He has been remanded to custody. The ATS recovered “one bag containing objectionable literature of CPI-Maoist [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] and PWG [People’s War Group].” One CPU [central processing unit], one pen drive, a mobile phone and other materials were also recovered. “He was also found in possession of an election card and a Central Railway pass bearing his photograph but both these cards bore the name of Bharat Raman Gandhi,” an ATS press note said. “During preliminary interrogation, Surya admitted his connection with the banned CPI-Maoist organisation,” the note said. Prabhakar also said he had been associated with the PWG since 1978. “He is a key person who played an important role in deciding policies of the organisation in the region. He used to frequently change names and residences and has worked in Gujarat and Chhattisgarh as well,” ATS chief K. P. Raghuvanshi told Mumbai Mirror. In Mumbai, Suryadevra allegedly worked along with another state committee member Vernon Gonsalves, who was arrested in 2007. “Vernon and Suryadevra were assigned the job of expanding CPI-Maoist activities in the tribal areas around Surat in Gujarat, and Dhulia District in Maharashtra. Suryadevra also supervised activities of the Gondia-Balaghat armed division of CPI-Maoist,” an unnamed ATS officer said. Suryadevra, ATS has claimed, was allegedly involved in the Naxalite violence witnessed in north Gadchiroli District 2009 Assembly polls.
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January - 18 
The Maoists were enforcing a one-day strike on January 18 in their strongholds to protest the arrest of their senior leader Subodhji alias Anand, police said. The strike evoked a mixed response as urban areas remained unaffected but normal life was h
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The Maoists were enforcing a one-day strike on January 18 in their strongholds to protest the arrest of their senior leader Subodhji alias Anand, police said. The strike evoked a mixed response as urban areas remained unaffected but normal life was hit in villages. While the strike call evoked no response in Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur and Purnea, it affected life in Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Arwal and Gaya Districts. As reported earlier Subodhji, Bihar-Jharkhand special area committee member of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested by the Special Task Force and the District Police in Patna on January 15.
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January - 18 
The Special investigation Team (SIT) of Hyderabad Police arrested ‘south India commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Shaik Abdul Khaja alias Amjad, from Afzalgunj area of the city on January 18, reports Times of India. Police said t
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The Special investigation Team (SIT) of Hyderabad Police arrested ‘south India commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Shaik Abdul Khaja alias Amjad, from Afzalgunj area of the city on January 18, reports Times of India. Police said that the arrestee was linked to Mohammed Abdul Shahid Bilal, key suspect in the May 2007 Mecca Masjid bombing. Hyderabad Police Commissioner B. Prasada Rao said that Amjad was a resident of Moosaram Bagh and has been absconding since 2005. Amjad, who also goes by the noms de guerre of Saif, Pappu and Abdullah, is accused of having close links with other terrorist groups like the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Rao said, adds The Hindu. Rao also mentioned that Amjad was in Hyderabad for a recce for a terrorist attack. At the time of his arrest, he had in his possession USD 348, Saudi Riyal 313, United Arab Emirates Dirham 225 PNR 28,640 and BNR 348, Rao said.
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January - 18 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) stated that its jailed leaders would not jump parole, if freed from prison to facilitate peace talks with the Government, according to Sentinel. “Let me assure the government and the people of Assam that if
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) stated that its jailed leaders would not jump parole, if freed from prison to facilitate peace talks with the Government, according to Sentinel. “Let me assure the government and the people of Assam that if released on parole we shall never betray the trust... we shall not flee,” said jailed ULFA leader Pradeep Gogoi. He responded following reports that the Assam Government was contemplating granting parole to at least eight top jailed ULFA leaders to facilitate peace talks, but the Centre is apprehensive that the militant leaders might jump parole and go underground. He further added, “Let the people of Assam and the government first take us into confidence... we are not going to break that trust.”
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Three militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents of Kokrajhar District, according to Telegraph. A joint team of the Police and Army in an e
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Three militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents of Kokrajhar District, according to Telegraph. A joint team of the Police and Army in an encounter killed two militants, identified as Sanjab Brahma (26) from Udalguri and Atul Brahma alias Onkhwma (30) from Kokrajhar, at Bongshijhora on January 19. An AK-47 rifle, a Chinese grenade, one magazine and some ammunition, documents of the outfit including letters, and extortion notes were recovered from their possession. Four militants, including three women, were also arrested by the SFs from the incident site, added Sentinel. Another militant, identified as Ananta Brahma alias Posima (30) from Kochugaon area, was killed at Amlaiguri under Salakati Police Station in Kokrajhar District in the night of January 18. An Italian-made 9-mm pistol, one magazine and some ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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January - 18 
Times of India reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and its splinter group Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Simant Committee (JCSC) were reported to have exchanged fire for more than half an hour on January 18 at about 8 pm (IS
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Times of India reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and its splinter group Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Simant Committee (JCSC) were reported to have exchanged fire for more than half an hour on January 18 at about 8 pm (IST). The gun battle between these two outfits occurred at Machi village under Kisko Police Station area in Lohardaga District. The officer in-charge of the Kisko Police Station Sunil Kumar Tiwary confirming the incident said, "He said police are alert and are in touch with the top officials including SP [Superintendent of Police] Subodh Prasad and following their guidelines to plan an action against them by early morning." Sources said that Maoists numbering 70 were led by Nakul Yadav, while about 25 member JCSC squad was being led by Sanjay Yadava. Both the Naxal ‘commanders’ had turned enemy after Sanjay parted ways with Maoists and formed JCSC. No casualty from either side has been reported so far.
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January - 18 
Troops of 11 Rashtriya Rifles and Police recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from Metwan forests in Navapachchi area of same District. The recoveries included one AK-56 rifle, one Self Loading Rifle, one Insas rifle, one Chinese grenade, f
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Troops of 11 Rashtriya Rifles and Police recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from Metwan forests in Navapachchi area of same District. The recoveries included one AK-56 rifle, one Self Loading Rifle, one Insas rifle, one Chinese grenade, four binoculars, an I Com radio set, one AK magazine, three SLR magazines, 53 AK rounds, one magazine, combat dress and some other material. The hide-out from where the recoveries were made belonged to Tariq Ahmed Lone alias Azhar, a tehsil (revenue unit) ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).
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January - 18 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Ram Chatur Manjhi and Shankar Manjhi, were arrested on January 18 based on information revealed by the CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ of Darbhanga and Madhubani Districts, Rajendra Sadai, who was
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Ram Chatur Manjhi and Shankar Manjhi, were arrested on January 18 based on information revealed by the CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ of Darbhanga and Madhubani Districts, Rajendra Sadai, who was arrested in the night of January 16, according to Times of India. During interrogation, Rajendra had revealed the name and addresses of both the arrested Maoists. The Darbhanga Superintendent of Police (SP) M. R. Naik on January 18 said both Ram Chatur and Shankar were arrested in connection with a case lodged by Avinash Yadav, a contractor responsible for construction of a road in this District. Both had demanded money as levy from the contractor. Maoist pamphlets and country made rifles with ammunition were recovered from Rajendra, added the SP.
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January - 18 
Two top Maoists were arrested from Belhar in Banka District on January 18, Police said, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a house at Belhar and arrested the duo, identified as Ajit and Bhubaneshwar Mahato of Giridih in Jharkha
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Two top Maoists were arrested from Belhar in Banka District on January 18, Police said, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a house at Belhar and arrested the duo, identified as Ajit and Bhubaneshwar Mahato of Giridih in Jharkhand. Three guns and 30 rounds of ammunition along with Maoist literature was seized from them, Police added.
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January - 18 
Under the cover of dense fog, militants made two attempts to infiltrate from the International Border (IB) near Octroi Post in Suchetgarh sector of RS Pura tehsil (revenue unit) of Jammu District in the morning of January 18, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Under the cover of dense fog, militants made two attempts to infiltrate from the International Border (IB) near Octroi Post in Suchetgarh sector of RS Pura tehsil (revenue unit) of Jammu District in the morning of January 18, reports Daily Excelsior. One of the groups succeeded in cutting a part of fencing on Pakistan side but the intrusion bids were foiled at both places by the Border Security Force (BSF). In both attempts, the number of infiltrators was between five to seven. This was third incident of infiltration on the IB where the militants have succeeded in cutting fencing during past fortnight. The intruders had also managed to cut the fencing at Kanachak and Chinore (Gajansoo) sectors. According to intelligence reports, a large number of militants were camping close to Pakistan Army and Rangers’ posts across IB and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region awaiting an opportunity to infiltrate. In some cases, the militants were reported to have been lodged in forward posts of Pakistan Army and BSF.
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January - 18 
A SF was abducted from Bara, while four militants were arrested during a raid.
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A SF was abducted from Bara, while four militants were arrested during a raid.
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January - 18 
Malakand Levies claimed of arresting 13 suspected persons during a search operation at Salgaro Banda under Malakand Agency in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 18, reports Daily Times. Some of them were identified as Jalandar, Jawad, Kha
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Malakand Levies claimed of arresting 13 suspected persons during a search operation at Salgaro Banda under Malakand Agency in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 18, reports Daily Times. Some of them were identified as Jalandar, Jawad, Khanzeb, Sajid, Ilyas, Delawar, Arif, Shakirullah, Lal Karim, Amirzeb, Ahmad Said and Amin Shah. The Levies personnel also arrested two proclaimed offenders Mukaram and Abid.
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January - 18 
Mianwali Police arrested seven terrorist, who were wanted for their involvement in various terrorist attacks, from Kactcha Gujrat area on January 18, reports Daily Times. They were identified as Sajjad alias Shahzad, Imran, Sher Zaman, Amanullah, Muh
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Mianwali Police arrested seven terrorist, who were wanted for their involvement in various terrorist attacks, from Kactcha Gujrat area on January 18, reports Daily Times. They were identified as Sajjad alias Shahzad, Imran, Sher Zaman, Amanullah, Muhammad Amjad, Mehboob and Irfan. Police recovered 409 kilograms of explosive materials, 16 kilograms of detonator chips, suicide jackets, Kalashnikovs and other weapons from their possession.
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January - 18 
Militants blew up the house of a tribal elder, who was considered to be a staunch supporter of the Government, in the Masozai area.
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Militants blew up the house of a tribal elder, who was considered to be a staunch supporter of the Government, in the Masozai area.
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January - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 10 Taliban militants and arrested five others in a clash in North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 18, according to Daily Times. The clash occurred when the militants opened fire on a ch
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 10 Taliban militants and arrested five others in a clash in North Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 18, according to Daily Times. The clash occurred when the militants opened fire on a checkpoint in the border town of Lwara Mandi, a bastion of Taliban and al Qaeda fighters. Troops retaliated and killed 10 militants.
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January - 18 
Taliban militants attacked lashkar (pro-Government tribal militia) personnel in Mohmand, resulting in the death of one tribesman and three militants. The attack took place as the militia men manned a security post in the Bazai section of Mohmand, 70
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Taliban militants attacked lashkar (pro-Government tribal militia) personnel in Mohmand, resulting in the death of one tribesman and three militants. The attack took place as the militia men manned a security post in the Bazai section of Mohmand, 70 kilometres away from Agency headquarters. The militants attacked the checkpost in the Daag area and killed a volunteer, Hazratullah Khan. The volunteers retaliated and killed three militants and injured two others. The fleeing militants took away the bodies and their injured men along with them. Also two tribesmen sustained injuries when an explosive device went off in Lagharai area of the sub-division.
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January - 18 
Terrorists blew up a boys’ primary school in Landikotal tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency. The explosion occurred in the Ashraf Kalay village school at 3am (PST). While all seven rooms of the school were destroyed in the attack, there were no ca
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Terrorists blew up a boys’ primary school in Landikotal tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency. The explosion occurred in the Ashraf Kalay village school at 3am (PST). While all seven rooms of the school were destroyed in the attack, there were no casualties. The attack was blamed on the Lashkar-e-Islam, main terrorist group in the Agency.
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January - 18 
The Dawn reports that unidentified assailants exploded a bomb in the building of the Works and Services Department (W&SD) at Khuzdar on January 18, damaging the building.
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The Dawn reports that unidentified assailants exploded a bomb in the building of the Works and Services Department (W&SD) at Khuzdar on January 18, damaging the building.
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January - 18 
Three militants were killed as a bomb exploded near central Kurram .They were trying to plant the bomb near the basic health unit in Dogar in central Kurram, but the bomb went off prematurely killing all three of them.
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Three militants were killed as a bomb exploded near central Kurram .They were trying to plant the bomb near the basic health unit in Dogar in central Kurram, but the bomb went off prematurely killing all three of them.
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January - 18 
At least three activists of Tarun Dal, youth wing of Nepali Congress (NC) party, were injured after being attacked by Young Communist League (YCL) cadres in the Rasuwa District on January 18, reports Kantipuronline. The injured were identified as San
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At least three activists of Tarun Dal, youth wing of Nepali Congress (NC) party, were injured after being attacked by Young Communist League (YCL) cadres in the Rasuwa District on January 18, reports Kantipuronline. The injured were identified as Sango Tamang of Gatlang-4, and Pasang Dorje and Mijar Tamang of Gatlang-6. The YCL men reportedly abducted and assaulted the Tarun Dal cadres following a dispute over NR 1 million assistance provided by Chinese envoy for the proposed Gatlang Village Development Committee (VDC).
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January - 18 
The Special Committee on the Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist Combatants on January 18 agreed on the procedures for supervision, control and mobilisation and the code of conduct that would free former Maoist combatants from the M
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The Special Committee on the Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist Combatants on January 18 agreed on the procedures for supervision, control and mobilisation and the code of conduct that would free former Maoist combatants from the Maoist party’s chain of command and bring them under Government control. The committee meeting held at Singhadurbar agreed to form a secretariat to take control of 602 verified Maoist combatants living in the seven main and 21 satellite cantonments for the last three years. However, the structure of the secretariat and the command and control mechanism to monitor overall activities of the combatants inside the cantonments is yet to be finalised.
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January - 18 
Chittagong Police arrested 12 Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and recovered arms and bomb making materials from their mess at Mistiripara in Chittagong city on January 18, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip off, Police recovered four revolvers, i
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Chittagong Police arrested 12 Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and recovered arms and bomb making materials from their mess at Mistiripara in Chittagong city on January 18, reports Daily Star. Acting on a tip off, Police recovered four revolvers, including three made in Pakistan, three Light Guns (LGs), 26 bullets, 11 cartridges, bomb making materials, 500 grams of gunpowder and some jihadi books from the first and top floor of a four-storied building around 2:00am, said Assistant Commissioner Chittagong Metropolitan Police Double-Mooring Zone Tanvir Arafat.
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January - 18 
Troops during search and clear operations in the general areas of Periyathampane, Sinnapandivirichchan, Nanthikandal, Nochchikulam, Palampiddi, Akkarayankulam, Iranamadu, Vishvamadu, Maduvilnadu, Nallur, Mullaittivu, Oddusudan and Pulabadi recovered
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Troops during search and clear operations in the general areas of Periyathampane, Sinnapandivirichchan, Nanthikandal, Nochchikulam, Palampiddi, Akkarayankulam, Iranamadu, Vishvamadu, Maduvilnadu, Nallur, Mullaittivu, Oddusudan and Pulabadi recovered one micro pistol, one micro pistol magazine, six rounds of ammunition, 121 anti personnel mines, 11 60 mm mortar bombs, 10 hand grenades, 24 Rocket Propeller grenades (RPG), two Rangan bombs, 25 detonator codes, five claymore mines, five boxes of iron balls, one shotgun and two shotgun barrels on January 18, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 19 
13 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and one Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) activist were killed in a firing between Maoists and the Police in the dense Pareshgadh forest area, near Andhra Pradesh border, of Bijapur Distr
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13 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and one Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) activist were killed in a firing between Maoists and the Police in the dense Pareshgadh forest area, near Andhra Pradesh border, of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh in the morning of January 19, reported Express Buzz. On a tip off that a plenary camp of 150 Maoists was being held in the forest area, the Chhattisgarh Police along with Special Armed Commandos swung into action and surrounded the camp and asked them to surrender immediately. However, the Maoists opened fire which the Security Forces retaliated. 13 Maoists and a Salwa Judum activist were killed in the firing which began after midnight of January 18 and continued till the morning of January 19. Two Police personnel were also injured in the incident. According to Bijapur Superintendent of Police Avinash Mahanti, the dead bodies of Maoists were yet to be identified. He added that most of the Maoists escaped into the forest soon after the exchange of fire began. The Police also recovered kit bags and Maoist literature from the incident site. IANS, however, quoted him as saying, “A contingent of District Force (DF) and Special Police Officers (SPOs) exchanged heavy gun fire with Maoist ultras in a thickly forested area. Several Maoists were killed but no body was recovered as the other ultras dragged the bodies deep into the forests. The casualty figure of ultras may be up to 12. We arrested two rebels as well but lost a SPO in the battle while two other SPOs received gunshots...”
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January - 19 
A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Soraisham Thoiba alias Abung alias Kraba Mangang (25), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Andro parking on January 19. He joined th
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A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Soraisham Thoiba alias Abung alias Kraba Mangang (25), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Andro parking on January 19. He joined the outfit in October 2009 through one Athokpam Tomba (37) of Ngamukhong and was involved in extortion of money from the general public.
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January - 19 
A college student was shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Bodam in the East Singhbhum District, Police said on January 20, according to The Hindu. “Nineteen-year-old Malinder Singh, an intermediate student of Chandil C
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A college student was shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Bodam in the East Singhbhum District, Police said on January 20, according to The Hindu. “Nineteen-year-old Malinder Singh, an intermediate student of Chandil College, was shot dead on Tuesday [January 19] night when he was returning home after Saraswati puja preparations at Khokro village,” Superintendent of Police Navin Kumar Singh said.
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January - 19 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Kangmujam Somerendro Singh alias Toni alias Ingobi alias Imobi (30), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Okram Chuthek. He confessed that he was operating under one Santa from Patsoi and had co
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Kangmujam Somerendro Singh alias Toni alias Ingobi alias Imobi (30), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Okram Chuthek. He confessed that he was operating under one Santa from Patsoi and had collected INR 200,000 from MG avenue area and another INR 500,000 from the furniture shops from Tiddim road and Kwakeithel areas.
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January - 19 
Another KYKL cadre, Yambem Hopson (23), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khewa Bazar area. One Chinese made 9mm pistol with four live rounds was recovered from his possession. He disclosed that he joined the KYKL in October 2009 t
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Another KYKL cadre, Yambem Hopson (23), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khewa Bazar area. One Chinese made 9mm pistol with four live rounds was recovered from his possession. He disclosed that he joined the KYKL in October 2009 through one Deva and was involved in extortion of money from the general public.
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January - 19 
Assam Rifles personnel arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, who were involved in extortion, from Pfutsero town in Phek District on January 19, according to Telegraph.
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Assam Rifles personnel arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, who were involved in extortion, from Pfutsero town in Phek District on January 19, according to Telegraph.
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January - 19 
Bihar Police on January 19 said Ghulam Rasool, who was arrested from a train at Purnia Junction, is a member of Taliban and has links with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), according to Times of India. Purnia Superintendent of Police (SP) Nayyar Hasnain Kha
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Bihar Police on January 19 said Ghulam Rasool, who was arrested from a train at Purnia Junction, is a member of Taliban and has links with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), according to Times of India. Purnia Superintendent of Police (SP) Nayyar Hasnain Khan said Rasool sneaked into Jogbani from Nepal and was on his way to Bangladesh. Acting on a tip-off, however, the Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested him in the evening of January 12. Rasool, the SP said, has his base at Hyderabad. A murder convict, he was in a Hyderabad jail for eight-and-a-half year — in two phases. It was while serving the jail term that he came in touch with a fellow prisoner, Mehmood, who was a Talibani. On his release, Rasool shifted to Afghanistan, the SP said. Rasool is learned to have told his interrogators that he worked as an operative of Taliban and LeT between 2004 and 2008. He also confessed to his involvement in several terror strikes in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Police sources said and added Rasool later escaped to Nepal where he was once handpicked by Nepal police but let off for want of evidence. Rasool also revealed that he wanted to return to Afghanistan via Bangladesh. “That’s why he clandestinely crossed into Jogbani taking advantage of the long and porous Bihar-Nepal border,” the SP said.
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January - 19 
One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Santosh Rabha (22), was arrested by the Assam Police at Japorigog area in Kamrup District on January 19, reports Telegraph. One Austrian grenade and a bomb were recovered from his pos
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One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Santosh Rabha (22), was arrested by the Assam Police at Japorigog area in Kamrup District on January 19, reports Telegraph. One Austrian grenade and a bomb were recovered from his possession. He hails from Nalanga Pahartoli in Goalpara District. However, the Police have collected information about a four to five-member group of ULFA cadres belonging to ‘109 battalion’ of the outfit entering Guwahati with explosives to carry out strikes before January 26. Sources said, “He [Santosh] was operating under directions from self-styled sergeant major of 109 battalion, Dipak Das alias Dipak Rai, and commander Pradip Basumatary. During interrogation, Rabha said there were three more cadres of the 109 battalion holed up in the city.” Sources also added that their biggest worry was there are two more bombs in the city, which are yet to be found. This arrest assumes significance in the light of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua’s threats of attacks ahead of Republic Day.
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January - 19 
Pakistan Army again violated cease-fire by second time in last two days, on the Line of Control (LoC) at forward village of Kanari in Sabjian sector of Poonch District apparently in a bid to push infiltrators into Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior
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Pakistan Army again violated cease-fire by second time in last two days, on the Line of Control (LoC) at forward village of Kanari in Sabjian sector of Poonch District apparently in a bid to push infiltrators into Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan troops fired two rockets followed by firing with LMGs and MMGs from Pakistan Army’s forward post TCP and all adjoining posts targeting forward Indian posts of FDL and others in Kanari area.
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January - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities has called for a 12-hour bandh (general shut down) in three Maoist-affected Districts of Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore on January 19 (today) to
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities has called for a 12-hour bandh (general shut down) in three Maoist-affected Districts of Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore on January 19 (today) to protest against the alleged killing of two of their supporters by joint-security forces. The PCPA vice-president Santosh Patra told PTI over phone that a PCPA supporter Kajal Soren was allegedly shot dead by joint-forces on January 15 and his wife Sabitri Soren was then raped and killed when she went to lodge a protest against the killing. "In protest against this illegal killing and brutal rape and murder, we call for a 12-hour bandh in three districts namely Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore on Tuesday [January 19]," Patra said. Patra alleged Kajal and Sabitri, residents of Goaltore in Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District, were leading a demonstration for the withdrawal of joint-forces from Lalgarh when security men opened fire killing Kajal and injuring five others.
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January - 19 
The Hindu reports that Militants triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Balli Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama District on January 19, causing critical injuries to seven Policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Amarjeet
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The Hindu reports that Militants triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Balli Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama District on January 19, causing critical injuries to seven Policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Amarjeet Singh, and partial damage to a bridge. Following the blast the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been directed to guard National Highways and railway track.
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January - 19 
The Kuki National Organisation criticized successive Manipur Governments for their apathy towards the problems of Kuki people.
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The Kuki National Organisation criticized successive Manipur Governments for their apathy towards the problems of Kuki people.
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January - 19 
The Maoists ransacked and set ablaze a house and looted the grocery shop of a businessman at Janbai under Chitrakonda Police Station of the same district. He was reportedly killed for failing to pay the ‘levy’ demanded by the Maoists.
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The Maoists ransacked and set ablaze a house and looted the grocery shop of a businessman at Janbai under Chitrakonda Police Station of the same district. He was reportedly killed for failing to pay the ‘levy’ demanded by the Maoists.
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January - 19 
The ULFA on January 19 stated that autonomy would divide the State. In its mouthpiece Freedom, the outfit criticised the State Government for its alleged failure to punish the “secret killers”. The ULFA mouthpiece also said that the outfit would cont
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The ULFA on January 19 stated that autonomy would divide the State. In its mouthpiece Freedom, the outfit criticised the State Government for its alleged failure to punish the “secret killers”. The ULFA mouthpiece also said that the outfit would continue to attack the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the Army.
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January - 19 
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said he hoped the State Government would give "clear directions" to the Police and local administration to "resolutely face the challenge of Naxalism". Referring to the "true nature" of the Maoists' violence, th
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The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said he hoped the State Government would give "clear directions" to the Police and local administration to "resolutely face the challenge of Naxalism". Referring to the "true nature" of the Maoists' violence, the Home Minister also pointed out that the incident (January 15 landmine blast in Gumla] took place despite there being no provocation (from the Security Forces). He also brought into focus the ‘economics' behind such violence, triggered by the Maoists. In a statement issued by his ministry, he said: "It is a well known fact that illegal bauxite mining takes place in that area. The Naxalites collect levies from illegal miners. The Naxals resorted to this attack only to scare the Police away from the area in which they operate and collect illegal levies."
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January - 19 
Two civilian were injured in a bomb blast at Noremthong in Imphal West District near the residence of Manipur Director General of Police Yumnam Joykumar on January 19.
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Two civilian were injured in a bomb blast at Noremthong in Imphal West District near the residence of Manipur Director General of Police Yumnam Joykumar on January 19.
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January - 19 
ULFA ‘vice-president’ Pradip Gogoi and ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary filed petitions in the special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court seeking bail on January 19. Legal experts said, “The court can consider the
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ULFA ‘vice-president’ Pradip Gogoi and ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary filed petitions in the special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court seeking bail on January 19. Legal experts said, “The court can consider the bail plea of the ULFA duo if the State Government is convinced that they will not jump parole and not destroy evidence of cases against them.”
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January - 19 
Unidentified militants shot at Charu Prasad Das, branch manager of United India Insurance Company in Kokrajhar District on January 19, reports Assam Tribune.
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Unidentified militants shot at Charu Prasad Das, branch manager of United India Insurance Company in Kokrajhar District on January 19, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 19 
Villagers of the Patamda and Chandil blocks (administrative division) of the adjoining East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan Districts took out a protest march against the Maoist bandh (general shout down) called for the second consecutive day on J
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Villagers of the Patamda and Chandil blocks (administrative division) of the adjoining East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan Districts took out a protest march against the Maoist bandh (general shout down) called for the second consecutive day on January 19 to exhort people not to give in to Maoist’s diktat on one or the other pretext. Over the last two months, villagers of different panchayats (village level local self Government institution), including Balrampur and Badabazar, which are closely attached to West Bengal in the Bodam area of Patamda, and Nimdih and Chandil blocks, among others, have demonstrated firm opposition to the nefarious designs of the Maoists.
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January - 19 
A notorious criminal with suspected terrorist links identified as Akhtar Ali Joiya alias Akhtari, carrying head money of PNR two million and his accomplice carrying head money of PNR 200,000 were killed in an encounter at Khudian area in Kasur Distri
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A notorious criminal with suspected terrorist links identified as Akhtar Ali Joiya alias Akhtari, carrying head money of PNR two million and his accomplice carrying head money of PNR 200,000 were killed in an encounter at Khudian area in Kasur District of Punjab on January 19, reports The News. .
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January - 19 
Eight terrorists shot dead two Awami National Party (ANP) activists in Pir Baba area of Buner District in North West Frontier Province(NWFP) on January 19, according to Daily times.. The terrorists abducted Union Council Malakpur Secretary General Am
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Eight terrorists shot dead two Awami National Party (ANP) activists in Pir Baba area of Buner District in North West Frontier Province(NWFP) on January 19, according to Daily times.. The terrorists abducted Union Council Malakpur Secretary General Amin Khan and Sultan from the village of Beshonai. They were then taken to the Ellam Mountain where the terrorists opened fire on the two activists killing them on the spot.
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January - 19 
Five Taliban militants, including ‘local commander’ Hamad, were killed when militants opened fire at members of a peace committee in Baizai tehsil in the Mohmand Agency. Two committee members were also killed and two others injured in the clash.
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Five Taliban militants, including ‘local commander’ Hamad, were killed when militants opened fire at members of a peace committee in Baizai tehsil in the Mohmand Agency. Two committee members were also killed and two others injured in the clash.
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January - 19 
Law enforcement agencies arrested a suspected Kashmiri woman in a shopping centre raid in Haleemzai tehsil.
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Law enforcement agencies arrested a suspected Kashmiri woman in a shopping centre raid in Haleemzai tehsil.
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January - 19 
Police arrested six militants, including a teenage would-be suicide bomber, and recovered explosives from their possession during an operation in mountainous Bahadar Baba area in Nowshera, reports The News. The arrested militants included Haider alia
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Police arrested six militants, including a teenage would-be suicide bomber, and recovered explosives from their possession during an operation in mountainous Bahadar Baba area in Nowshera, reports The News. The arrested militants included Haider alias Kosa, stated to be the militants’ ‘commander’ in the Orakzai Agency and reportedly the mastermind behind the assassination of noted religious scholar Maulana Hasan Jan.
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January - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation exchanged fire with the Taliban near Kunar Sar area in Admi Kot area of South Waziristan. 10 Taliban militants were killed and five others arrested during the operation. In Jandola Sector, two soldiers
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Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation exchanged fire with the Taliban near Kunar Sar area in Admi Kot area of South Waziristan. 10 Taliban militants were killed and five others arrested during the operation. In Jandola Sector, two soldiers were killed in a bomb blast near Janata, where the SFs defused three roadside bombs.
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January - 19 
Six Taliban militants were killed when a US drone fired two missiles at a compound in Degan village of North Waziristan’s Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 19, reports Daily Times. The strike
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Six Taliban militants were killed when a US drone fired two missiles at a compound in Degan village of North Waziristan’s Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 19, reports Daily Times. The strike took place at around 6:30pm (PST).
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January - 19 
150 Maoist combatants who failed to get through the UN verification were discharged from the 4th division of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) located at Jhyaltung Danda, Nawalparasi District. There are a total of 622 disqualified combatants in the
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150 Maoist combatants who failed to get through the UN verification were discharged from the 4th division of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) located at Jhyaltung Danda, Nawalparasi District. There are a total of 622 disqualified combatants in the cantonment including minors, who were below the 18-yr threshold when the verification started. The remaining will be discharged on January 21.
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January - 19 
Kantipuronline reports that Nepal Defense Minister Bidhya Devi Bhandari on January 19 said all the decisions Prime Minister (PM) makes cannot be implemented, and that her ministry does not have any obligation to integrate the Maoist combatants into t
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Kantipuronline reports that Nepal Defense Minister Bidhya Devi Bhandari on January 19 said all the decisions Prime Minister (PM) makes cannot be implemented, and that her ministry does not have any obligation to integrate the Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army (NA). Expressing her dissatisfaction over not including the Defense Ministry and NA representatives in the special committee formed for the army integration, Bhandari argued that since it was not mentioned in the Comprehensive Peace Accord and the integration of former Maoist fighter into the national army was not compulsory even if the army integration special committee decides to do so. She also reiterated to fill up 95,753 vacancies in the NA.
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January - 19 
Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda warned that the party will resort to war if the incumbent Government tries to derail the peace process. Saying that his party has maintained restraint, the Maoist Chairman added that there will be no a
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Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda warned that the party will resort to war if the incumbent Government tries to derail the peace process. Saying that his party has maintained restraint, the Maoist Chairman added that there will be no alternative to returning to war if the Government tries to derail the peace process. Prachanda said so while speaking at a programme in Khalanga in Salyan District on January 19 (today).
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January - 19 
The first meeting of the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) was held on January 19 where it formed a six-member committee to prepare Term of Reference (ToR) for the mechanism, reports Nepal News.
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The first meeting of the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) was held on January 19 where it formed a six-member committee to prepare Term of Reference (ToR) for the mechanism, reports Nepal News.
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January - 19 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) on January 19 (today) requested the visiting US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Patrick Moon to remove the party from the 'terrorist li
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) on January 19 (today) requested the visiting US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Patrick Moon to remove the party from the 'terrorist list'.
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January - 19 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested ‘regional chief’ of Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abdul Kader, at Nurpur bypass area in Pabna town in the night of January 19 and recovered a Pakistan-made revolver
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested ‘regional chief’ of Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abdul Kader, at Nurpur bypass area in Pabna town in the night of January 19 and recovered a Pakistan-made revolver from his possession, reports Daily Star
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January - 20 
A businessman, Rakesh Prashad of Missamari area, who was abducted by suspected militants of anti-talks faction of the NDFB on January 8, was released at Golai centre near Sonai-Rupai sanctuary of Sonitpur District on January 20.
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A businessman, Rakesh Prashad of Missamari area, who was abducted by suspected militants of anti-talks faction of the NDFB on January 8, was released at Golai centre near Sonai-Rupai sanctuary of Sonitpur District on January 20.
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January - 20 
A group of Maoists assaulted a liquor trader and ransacked his liquor outlet at Biribeda village. Maoists had earlier threatened liquor traders to stop sale of liquor in the area.
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A group of Maoists assaulted a liquor trader and ransacked his liquor outlet at Biribeda village. Maoists had earlier threatened liquor traders to stop sale of liquor in the area.
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January - 20 
A laptop and a large cache of arms were recovered in a raid on a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in a forest area near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on January 20. The find included guns, landmines and camouflage clothing.
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A laptop and a large cache of arms were recovered in a raid on a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in a forest area near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on January 20. The find included guns, landmines and camouflage clothing. The two-day operation, which involved several incidents of exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs), was conducted on the basis of information received from some close associates of Maoist politburo member Koteswar Rao alias Kishan, Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma told The Hindu over telephone. A hearing aid was also among the items recovered, he said. Meanwhile, the SFs are trying to ascertain whether the laptop belonged to Kishan.
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January - 20 
A mine was also detected and defused on the International Border (IB) at village Londi in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District.
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A mine was also detected and defused on the International Border (IB) at village Londi in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District.
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January - 20 
After the smuggling of satellite telephone and Pakistani SIM cards from across the Line of Control (LoC) in cross-LoC bus service and trucks used for trade, the intelligence agencies unearthed a Pakistan plot to mix AK bullets with almonds imported b
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After the smuggling of satellite telephone and Pakistani SIM cards from across the Line of Control (LoC) in cross-LoC bus service and trucks used for trade, the intelligence agencies unearthed a Pakistan plot to mix AK bullets with almonds imported by the traders on Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that Intelligence agencies on January 20 found AK bullets mixed with a consignment of almonds.
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January - 20 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and defused by the Army outside Dak Bungalow at Mendhar in Poonch District in the morning of January 20, reported Daily Excelsior. According to sources, the IED was planted by the militants of Jaish-e
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and defused by the Army outside Dak Bungalow at Mendhar in Poonch District in the morning of January 20, reported Daily Excelsior. According to sources, the IED was planted by the militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit to take revenge of the killing of their chief Abdullah Sani alias Dawood by Army and Police on January 17.
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January - 20 
Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur District Police arrested a gang of four extortionists, including self-styled ‘finance secretary’ of the People United Liberation Front (PULF), on January 20. They were identified as Losu Mao, Lohrü, Dipankar Ghosh
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Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur District Police arrested a gang of four extortionists, including self-styled ‘finance secretary’ of the People United Liberation Front (PULF), on January 20. They were identified as Losu Mao, Lohrü, Dipankar Ghosh and Islauddin. While Losu was a former assistant cameraman of the ANI news agency, Islauddin belonged to the PULF. Based on the confessional statement of Islauddin, Police raided a place where he used to stay at Ghorapatty and recovered 9-mm locally made pistol along with four live rounds, five cellular phones and INR 38, 500.
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January - 20 
Police arrested six cadres of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including a Special Police Officer (SPO), while a Police head constable, Devinder Kumar Singh aka DK was absconding for their involvement in selling weapon(s) to LeT militants in Bhaderwah tehsil (
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Police arrested six cadres of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including a Special Police Officer (SPO), while a Police head constable, Devinder Kumar Singh aka DK was absconding for their involvement in selling weapon(s) to LeT militants in Bhaderwah tehsil (revenue unit) of Doda District. LeT ‘District commander’ Mohammad Rashid alias Aslan, operating in upper reaches of Bhaderwah, is reported to be the beneficiary of weapon(s) sold by the cops. So far, the arrested LeT cadre has admitted having sold a revolver to Aslan for INR 35,000.
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January - 20 
The Hindu reports that a group of 50 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with around 100 supporters damaged one mobile communication tower each of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Airtel at Kudumulguma village
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The Hindu reports that a group of 50 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with around 100 supporters damaged one mobile communication tower each of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Airtel at Kudumulguma village in Malkangiri District in the night of January 20. The Maoists also destroyed a licensed India Made Foreign Liquor Shop (IMFL) shop in the same village.
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January - 20 
The Hindu reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a mobile communication tower and its control room at Kaliatola village under Baipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District in the morning of January 20. Accor
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The Hindu reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a mobile communication tower and its control room at Kaliatola village under Baipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District in the morning of January 20. According to Police sources, a group of around 15 armed Maoists reached Kaliatola village and attached landmines to the mobile communication tower of Airtel at the village and exploded them. It damaged the mobile tower and its control room.
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January - 20 
Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, identified as Chingabam Chandramani Singh (29) of Konjeng Awang Lamdong Leikai and Mutum Shamu Singh (30) of Lamlong Bazaar, were arrested by a combined team of Imphal West District Police commandos and 2
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Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants, identified as Chingabam Chandramani Singh (29) of Konjeng Awang Lamdong Leikai and Mutum Shamu Singh (30) of Lamlong Bazaar, were arrested by a combined team of Imphal West District Police commandos and 28 Assam Rifles from Ragailong Pandon area on January 20, reports Imphal Free Express.
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January - 20 
Unidentified assailants opened fire at the residence of Manipur University Engineer, Sanasam Rajen at Thongju Pechu Lampak during marriage ceremony of his daughter, reports Sangai Express. However, no casualties were reported.
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Unidentified assailants opened fire at the residence of Manipur University Engineer, Sanasam Rajen at Thongju Pechu Lampak during marriage ceremony of his daughter, reports Sangai Express. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 20 
A clash took place between the militants and armed members of Baizai peace committee in Torkhel area near Pak-Afghan border. No loss of life or damage to property, however, was reported.
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A clash took place between the militants and armed members of Baizai peace committee in Torkhel area near Pak-Afghan border. No loss of life or damage to property, however, was reported.
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January - 20 
A jirga (council) of Mehsud tribe agreed to hand over 378 men, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Hakeemullah Mehsud, to the Government and announced to fully support Islamabad in maintaining peace in South Waziristan. The jirga, also, announ
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A jirga (council) of Mehsud tribe agreed to hand over 378 men, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Hakeemullah Mehsud, to the Government and announced to fully support Islamabad in maintaining peace in South Waziristan. The jirga, also, announced to accept all seven conditions put forward by the Government including a ban on heavy and automatic weapons, collective responsibility regulation, establishment of Government’s writ and no shelter for foreign militants for ensuring peace and harmony in the agency. Addressing the jirga, the tribal elders said Mehsud tribe did not want to fight the Pakistan Army.
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January - 20 
An alleged ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was granted bail against a solvent surety of PNR 50,000 in an illicit arms case by Judicial Magistrate, Malir, Aslam Sheikh in Karachi on January 20, reports The News.
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An alleged ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was granted bail against a solvent surety of PNR 50,000 in an illicit arms case by Judicial Magistrate, Malir, Aslam Sheikh in Karachi on January 20, reports The News.
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January - 20 
During clearance and search operations in the Tabai area in Dir, Security Forces (SFs) arrested 13 suspected militants and seized a car.
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During clearance and search operations in the Tabai area in Dir, Security Forces (SFs) arrested 13 suspected militants and seized a car.
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January - 20 
Five persons, including an Awami National Party (ANP) member of the provincial assembly, Aurangzeb Khan, were injured in a remote-controlled bomb explosion in Peshawar in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 20, reports The News.
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Five persons, including an Awami National Party (ANP) member of the provincial assembly, Aurangzeb Khan, were injured in a remote-controlled bomb explosion in Peshawar in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 20, reports The News.
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January - 20 
Five Taliban militants, including Ghulam alias Adil, a key ‘commander’, were killed and two others injured in a raid conducted by members of the peace committee at Khewzai area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Januar
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Five Taliban militants, including Ghulam alias Adil, a key ‘commander’, were killed and two others injured in a raid conducted by members of the peace committee at Khewzai area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 20, according to Daily Times The lashkars (tribal militia) also ‘arrested’ 17 suspected militants and seized two rifles during search operations in Gawakai and Warasta villages.
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January - 20 
In Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency, terrorists attacked a SF’s convoy with rockets but no casualties were reported, while five suspected attackers were arrested.
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In Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency, terrorists attacked a SF’s convoy with rockets but no casualties were reported, while five suspected attackers were arrested.
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January - 20 
One soldier was killed while eight others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion during the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) in near Janata in Jandola Sector of South Waziristan Agency.
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One soldier was killed while eight others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion during the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) in near Janata in Jandola Sector of South Waziristan Agency.
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January - 20 
Roadside bomb killed two tribal elders and a woman travelling on a bus in Salarzai District of Bajaur Agency. 20 other passengers were injured in the explosion. The two men were members of a tribal militia formed to fight the Taliban militants.
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Roadside bomb killed two tribal elders and a woman travelling on a bus in Salarzai District of Bajaur Agency. 20 other passengers were injured in the explosion. The two men were members of a tribal militia formed to fight the Taliban militants.
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January - 20 
Several militants were believed to be killed and their hideouts destroyed when gunship helicopters attacked various areas of Safi and Baizai subdivisions in the Agency. Four vehicles and three motorbikes owned by militants were also destroyed in the
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Several militants were believed to be killed and their hideouts destroyed when gunship helicopters attacked various areas of Safi and Baizai subdivisions in the Agency. Four vehicles and three motorbikes owned by militants were also destroyed in the bombing in Shandara area. The reports about the casualties and destruction of militants’ positions, however were not confirmed by the official sources
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January - 20 
Unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Mano area of Salarzai subdivision of Bajaur Agency. With this incident the number of educational institutions destroyed so far by the militants in Bajaur Agency rose to 72. No casualty was, howe
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Unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Mano area of Salarzai subdivision of Bajaur Agency. With this incident the number of educational institutions destroyed so far by the militants in Bajaur Agency rose to 72. No casualty was, however, reported.
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January - 20 
Maoist activists also captured 13 hectares of private land at the Dainiya Village Development Committee (VDC) in Morang District.
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Maoist activists also captured 13 hectares of private land at the Dainiya Village Development Committee (VDC) in Morang District.
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January - 20 
Maoist cadres captured approximately 29 hectares (579 ropanies) of private landin Mahadevsthan Village Development Committee (VDC) in Kavre District. Maoist-affiliated activists of the Danuwar Rastriya Mukti Morcha announced the land seizure by fixin
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Maoist cadres captured approximately 29 hectares (579 ropanies) of private landin Mahadevsthan Village Development Committee (VDC) in Kavre District. Maoist-affiliated activists of the Danuwar Rastriya Mukti Morcha announced the land seizure by fixing party flags amid a function on January 20.
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January - 20 
The Constituent Assembly (CA) Committee on State Restructuring and Distribution of State Powers chose the 14-state model out of two alternative models proposed by a sub-committee.
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The Constituent Assembly (CA) Committee on State Restructuring and Distribution of State Powers chose the 14-state model out of two alternative models proposed by a sub-committee.
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January - 20 
The Government on January 20 clarified that Defence Minister Bidhya Bhandari's remark on the issue of army integration was entirely her own and not an official position of the Government. Talking to media-persons after a meeting of the cabinet, infor
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The Government on January 20 clarified that Defence Minister Bidhya Bhandari's remark on the issue of army integration was entirely her own and not an official position of the Government. Talking to media-persons after a meeting of the cabinet, information minister and Government spokesperson Shankar Pokharel said that the Government is committed to the ongoing peace process. On January 19, minister Bhandari opposed the Maoist demand for bulk integration of their combatants into Nepal Army, and demanded representation of her ministry and the Army if any decision has to be made regarding the issue of army integration.
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January - 20 
The Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Farmers Association activists captured 21 hectares (32 bighas) of private land in Hathausa in Kapilvastu District.
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The Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Farmers Association activists captured 21 hectares (32 bighas) of private land in Hathausa in Kapilvastu District.
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January - 20 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leaders took a serious exception to the defense minister's remark, warning that they will have to opt out of the Army Integration Special Committee if the Government doesn't condemn her vie
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leaders took a serious exception to the defense minister's remark, warning that they will have to opt out of the Army Integration Special Committee if the Government doesn't condemn her views.
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January - 20 
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in the night of January 20 recovered five locally made bombs, a pipe-gun and two bullets from Railway Colony camp in the Rajsahi city's Boalia area. None was arrested as the arms were left abandoned, said Major
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Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in the night of January 20 recovered five locally made bombs, a pipe-gun and two bullets from Railway Colony camp in the Rajsahi city's Boalia area. None was arrested as the arms were left abandoned, said Major Anwar, Commanding Officer at the RAB camp.
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January - 20 
De-mining groups recovered 182 anti-personnel mines from the general areas of Periyathampane, Sinnapandiverichchan, Nochchikulam, Mundimuruppu, Nilayatikulam and Chettiyar Kattai Adampan the same day.
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De-mining groups recovered 182 anti-personnel mines from the general areas of Periyathampane, Sinnapandiverichchan, Nochchikulam, Mundimuruppu, Nilayatikulam and Chettiyar Kattai Adampan the same day.
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January - 20 
The subtle aim of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is to obtain a self governing unit for the North and East through Ranil Wickremasinghe’s intervention by getting a retired general elected to power, said vocational and Technical Training Minister P
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The subtle aim of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is to obtain a self governing unit for the North and East through Ranil Wickremasinghe’s intervention by getting a retired general elected to power, said vocational and Technical Training Minister Piyasena Gamage addressing a seminar attended by teachers at the A.N. Reception hall, Balapitiya on January 10, Daily News reports on January 20 (today). Gamage said that all patriotic people should rally round to safeguard the hard won freedom because the United National Party (UNP) was trying to topple President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Government in connivance with unpatriotic forces and international conspirators. He also said that the Government had called the Presidential election after gaining a convincing victory in a series of provincial and local elections.
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January - 20 
Troops conducting their search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu, Alampil Adampan, Oddusudan and Kumana National Park areas of Wanni on January 20 and recovered 126 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 16 Rocket Propeller Grena
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Troops conducting their search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu, Alampil Adampan, Oddusudan and Kumana National Park areas of Wanni on January 20 and recovered 126 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 16 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), three 81 mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade, two detonators, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) drum, 15 detonator cord each with a length of 100 m, two 2-T oil cans and one Outboard Motor (OBM).
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January - 21 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Suknam Naobi Singh alias RS (21), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kairak Mamang Leikai.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Suknam Naobi Singh alias RS (21), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kairak Mamang Leikai.
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January - 21 
A suspected militant belonging to anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Jhingabil area under Mazbat Police Station in Udalguri District on January 21, reports
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A suspected militant belonging to anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Jhingabil area under Mazbat Police Station in Udalguri District on January 21, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 21 
According to PTI, ruling junta of Myanmar assured on January 21 that it plans to launch co-ordinated operations with India to flush out Northeast militants from its territories and has promised to help track down elusive ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Par
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According to PTI, ruling junta of Myanmar assured on January 21 that it plans to launch co-ordinated operations with India to flush out Northeast militants from its territories and has promised to help track down elusive ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah.
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January - 21 
Imphal Free Press reports that militant groups operating in the Northeast called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebration on January 26. The boycott call was given in a joint statement of the militant outfits based in Manipur, Assam and Tripura
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Imphal Free Press reports that militant groups operating in the Northeast called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebration on January 26. The boycott call was given in a joint statement of the militant outfits based in Manipur, Assam and Tripura such as Manipur People’s Liberation Front, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
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January - 21 
Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified militants blew up an excavator used for clearing Phumdis (Floating Biomass) at Loktak Lake by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur District on January 21.
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Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified militants blew up an excavator used for clearing Phumdis (Floating Biomass) at Loktak Lake by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur District on January 21.
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January - 21 
Militants placed a bomb at the residence of Moirangthem Dolen Singh (53), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) of the Manipur Irrigation and Flood Control Department’s Dolaithabi project, at Hiyangthang Maning Leikai in Imphal West District. The bomb failed to
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Militants placed a bomb at the residence of Moirangthem Dolen Singh (53), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) of the Manipur Irrigation and Flood Control Department’s Dolaithabi project, at Hiyangthang Maning Leikai in Imphal West District. The bomb failed to explode and was defused by the Police. Police also recovered a note inside the bomb warning the UDC to pay the amount at the earliest failing which stern action would taken against him or his family members. Moirangthem said that he received demands note of INR 500, 000 from the Military Council faction of the UKLA and revealed that he would not be able to meet the demand with his mere salaries.
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January - 21 
militants placed a Chinese made hand-grenade at the residence gate of Toijam Kanto of Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai in Imphal West District who was a local chief. The bomb failed to explode and was subsequently defused by the Police. Kanto disclosed that
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militants placed a Chinese made hand-grenade at the residence gate of Toijam Kanto of Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai in Imphal West District who was a local chief. The bomb failed to explode and was subsequently defused by the Police. Kanto disclosed that he received a demand note of INR one million from the Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army (UKLA) signed by its ‘finance secretary’ Boipu Kuki, on December 18, 2009 with an ultimatum to pay the sum by December 23, 2009.
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January - 21 
Nearly two and a half months after imposing a ban on pre-paid mobile phones in the State, Centre on January 21 lifted its order with immediate effect but put stringent conditions on telecom service providers for verification of customers for pre-paid
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Nearly two and a half months after imposing a ban on pre-paid mobile phones in the State, Centre on January 21 lifted its order with immediate effect but put stringent conditions on telecom service providers for verification of customers for pre-paid as well as post-paid connections.
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January - 21 
PTI reports that Inspector General (IG) of Police V. Deshmukh on January 21 dismissed some media reports which said the anti-Naxal operations in Jharkhand have been stopped.
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PTI reports that Inspector General (IG) of Police V. Deshmukh on January 21 dismissed some media reports which said the anti-Naxal operations in Jharkhand have been stopped.
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January - 21 
The Dimapur District Police arrested three Naga National Council cadres for extorting money from commercial vehicles and establishments in Dimapur. Police also recovered a locally made 9-mm pistol with three live rounds and many indiscriminating docu
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The Dimapur District Police arrested three Naga National Council cadres for extorting money from commercial vehicles and establishments in Dimapur. Police also recovered a locally made 9-mm pistol with three live rounds and many indiscriminating documents. They were identified as Asheto Sema, Neivechi Chakhesang and Khatoi Assumi. Asheto Sema was arrested on January 12 and following his confession Police raided their camp at Sunrise Colony in Burma Camp on January 15 and arrested two others along with the incriminating documents.
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January - 21 
The Hindu reports that a group around 50 cadres and supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poured petroleum products in machine rooms of three telecommunication towers belonging to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), Airtel and
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The Hindu reports that a group around 50 cadres and supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poured petroleum products in machine rooms of three telecommunication towers belonging to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), Airtel and Idea and set them ablaze in Konwai village in Palamu District in the night of January 21.
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The Hindu reports that cadres and supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blocked the road near Gadargudi village in Chandrapur block in Rayagada District by felling trees in the night of January 21. The road blockade was remov
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The Hindu reports that cadres and supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blocked the road near Gadargudi village in Chandrapur block in Rayagada District by felling trees in the night of January 21. The road blockade was removed on January 22. Police has started combing operation in the area as some senior Maoist cadres are suspected to be hiding in the area.
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January - 21 
The Kuki National Army (KNA), a signatory to the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Union Government, declared its objective of creating an autonomous Kuki State under the relevant articles and provisions of the Indian Constitution.
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The Kuki National Army (KNA), a signatory to the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Union Government, declared its objective of creating an autonomous Kuki State under the relevant articles and provisions of the Indian Constitution.
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January - 21 
The Police have recommended dismissal of absconding head constable Devinder Kumar Singh alias DK from the services for selling weapons to militants especially Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’ Mohammad Rashid alias Aslan in Doda District. Ac
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The Police have recommended dismissal of absconding head constable Devinder Kumar Singh alias DK from the services for selling weapons to militants especially Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’ Mohammad Rashid alias Aslan in Doda District. According to reliable sources, DK is also reported to have provided ammunition to two LeT militants, Javed Qureshi and Manzoor Ahmed.
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January - 21 
The Union Government on January 21 appointed former Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon as the National Security Advisor (NSA), reports Times of India. The notification of Menon’s appointment said he would be the NSA, implying that he would have the
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The Union Government on January 21 appointed former Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon as the National Security Advisor (NSA), reports Times of India. The notification of Menon’s appointment said he would be the NSA, implying that he would have the same jurisdiction as his predecessor, M. K. Narayanan, who was appointed Governor of West Bengal.
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January - 21 
Clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists left at least nine terrorists dead in Mohmand Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 21, reports Daily Times. The SFs engaged terrorists at several hideouts with he
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Clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists left at least nine terrorists dead in Mohmand Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 21, reports Daily Times. The SFs engaged terrorists at several hideouts with helicopter gunships in the Matta, Bahadar Killi in Suran Valley, Mathai Chaqorai Markaz, Methai Markaz, Jarobai Dara, Gulmain, Shamshah and Shandara areas of the region. A terrorist was killed while planting an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Narai-Zara Road. He was identified as Malikhel.
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January - 21 
Five militants, including a ‘commander’, were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Madyan area of Swat District in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 21, according to The News. Two of the militants were identified as Nadir Khan
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Five militants, including a ‘commander’, were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Madyan area of Swat District in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 21, according to The News. Two of the militants were identified as Nadir Khan and ‘commander’ Sultan Akbar.
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January - 21 
One Taliban militant was killed and five others injured in a gunbattle between the SFs and the militants at the Ghutti Sar check post. Three suspected militants were arrested in Mohmand Agency when they opened fire on the SFs at Marjana and Ghanam Sh
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One Taliban militant was killed and five others injured in a gunbattle between the SFs and the militants at the Ghutti Sar check post. Three suspected militants were arrested in Mohmand Agency when they opened fire on the SFs at Marjana and Ghanam Shah posts.
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January - 21 
Pakistani Intelligence officials said that a Filipino militant, identified as Abdul Basit Usman, wanted by the US, is believed to have been killed in a drone strike in the Tribal Areas close to the Afghanistan border on January 14.
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Pakistani Intelligence officials said that a Filipino militant, identified as Abdul Basit Usman, wanted by the US, is believed to have been killed in a drone strike in the Tribal Areas close to the Afghanistan border on January 14.
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January - 21 
SFs seized a vehicle, four sub-machineguns, 10 pistols and RDX in Michni Post area of Khyber Agency.
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SFs seized a vehicle, four sub-machineguns, 10 pistols and RDX in Michni Post area of Khyber Agency.
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January - 21 
The Hyderabad Police claimed to have arrested three militants of the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) outfit by foiling a robbery bid in a house in the limits of the Cantonment Police Station on January 21, reports The News.
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The Hyderabad Police claimed to have arrested three militants of the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) outfit by foiling a robbery bid in a house in the limits of the Cantonment Police Station on January 21, reports The News.
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January - 21 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured when unidentified militants attacked a security checkpost in Naseerabad area on January 21, reports Daily Times. Subsequently they also abducted two SF personnel. The checkpost in the Mir Hassan Police S
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured when unidentified militants attacked a security checkpost in Naseerabad area on January 21, reports Daily Times. Subsequently they also abducted two SF personnel. The checkpost in the Mir Hassan Police Station area of Naseerabad District was attacked with automatic weapons. The number of assailants could not be ascertained as they immediately managed to escape from the incident site.
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January - 21 
Around 622 disqualified Maoist combatants were discharged from the fourth division cantonment at Jhyaltungdanda in Nawalparasi.
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Around 622 disqualified Maoist combatants were discharged from the fourth division cantonment at Jhyaltungdanda in Nawalparasi.
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January - 21 
The UN Security Council (UNSC) on January 21 voted to extend the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) term by nearly four months, reports Nepal News. The Government had urged the UN to extend the UNMIN term until the Army integration process compl
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The UN Security Council (UNSC) on January 21 voted to extend the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) term by nearly four months, reports Nepal News. The Government had urged the UN to extend the UNMIN term until the Army integration process completes.
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January - 21 
A 'regional leader' of the Janajudhha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Makbul Hossain, was shot dead at village Lakhmipur Charpara area under Ataikula Police Stationin in Pabna District on January 21, reports Daily S
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A 'regional leader' of the Janajudhha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Makbul Hossain, was shot dead at village Lakhmipur Charpara area under Ataikula Police Stationin in Pabna District on January 21, reports Daily Star. Police said that rivals shot dead Makbul in the early morning.
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January - 21 
According to Defence Ministry report, the Bishop of Jaffna Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Saundranayagam said, "Jaffna is returning to normal. The A-9 road has been re-opened and civilians can now use the road. Lorries are daily bringing goods to Jaffna and als
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According to Defence Ministry report, the Bishop of Jaffna Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Saundranayagam said, "Jaffna is returning to normal. The A-9 road has been re-opened and civilians can now use the road. Lorries are daily bringing goods to Jaffna and also agricultural and fishing products are being sent to Colombo and other parts of the country." The report said that there is an improvement in the livelihood of the civilians of the Jaffna Peninsula, as the President has eliminated terrorism and also re-opened the A-9 Highway linking the North and the South.
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January - 21 
In another search conducted in Wetthawa, Mathugama, Police recovered 11 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, six rounds of ASM ammunition and six rounds of .50 ammunitions on the same day.
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In another search conducted in Wetthawa, Mathugama, Police recovered 11 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, six rounds of ASM ammunition and six rounds of .50 ammunitions on the same day.
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January - 21 
Police in Trincomalee District during a search operation recovered one T-56 weapon with a magazine and 25 rounds of T-56 ammunition from Serunuwara area on January 21, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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Police in Trincomalee District during a search operation recovered one T-56 weapon with a magazine and 25 rounds of T-56 ammunition from Serunuwara area on January 21, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 21 
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on January 21 (today) expressed his concern over the escalating pre-election violence in the country in the run up to the presidential elections on January 26, reports Colombo Page. The fierce con
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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on January 21 (today) expressed his concern over the escalating pre-election violence in the country in the run up to the presidential elections on January 26, reports Colombo Page. The fierce contest between the two main presidential candidates, incumbent President Mahinda Rajapakse and common opposition candidate retired General Sarath Fonseka has already claimed four deaths of political activists. In a statement issued Wednesday, the UN Secretary-General appealed "to all parties in Sri Lanka and their supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence, to adhere to the electoral laws and rules, and to avoid provocative acts throughout the election period and its aftermath." "The peaceful conduct of the first post-conflict national election is of the highest importance for long term peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka," the statement added.
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January - 21 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in Periyathampannai, Sinnapandivirichchan, Mudai, Palampiddy, Vettiyarkattaiadampan, Adampan, Kiranchi, Alampil, Anandakulam, Oddusudan and Puthukudiyiruppu recovered 126 anti personnel mines, three elect
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in Periyathampannai, Sinnapandivirichchan, Mudai, Palampiddy, Vettiyarkattaiadampan, Adampan, Kiranchi, Alampil, Anandakulam, Oddusudan and Puthukudiyiruppu recovered 126 anti personnel mines, three electric detonators, one booby trap made using 81 mm mortar bomb, 38 60 mm mortar bombs, nine 60-mm chargers, 11 60-mm illumination mortar bombs, 14 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG),1000 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, five rounds of 12.7 ammunition, 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 10 T-56 magazines, one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniform, 20 moulds of 60 mm mortar bombs, one Outboard motor and 28 hand grenades on January 21,according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 22 
A gun battle between militants and Security Forces (SFs) started late in the evening at Koimuh in Kulgam District when SFs zeroed in on a residential house where the militants were hiding. Three militants are suspected to be holed up at the house. Th
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A gun battle between militants and Security Forces (SFs) started late in the evening at Koimuh in Kulgam District when SFs zeroed in on a residential house where the militants were hiding. Three militants are suspected to be holed up at the house. The encounter was going on till reports last came in.
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January - 22 
A retail shop of a cellular phone service provider was damaged when unidentified militants exploded a Chinese made hand-grenade at Kwakeithel in Imphal West District on January 22, repots Imphal Free Press.
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A retail shop of a cellular phone service provider was damaged when unidentified militants exploded a Chinese made hand-grenade at Kwakeithel in Imphal West District on January 22, repots Imphal Free Press.
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January - 22 
Another intelligence input said that LeT is ready to carry out airborne suicide attacks using para-gliders in India. The outfit has already acquired more than 50 para-gliding equipment, which can be quickly assembled and used as ‘missiles’ from open
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Another intelligence input said that LeT is ready to carry out airborne suicide attacks using para-gliders in India. The outfit has already acquired more than 50 para-gliding equipment, which can be quickly assembled and used as ‘missiles’ from open highland areas or from over 300 of unused/unmanned airstrips in the country. The intelligence input — which came barely days ahead of the Republic Day celebrations — on LeT’s shopping spree for para-gliding equipment in different European countries, including Germany, prompted authorities to ensure tight air security around all vital installations and nearly 326 unmanned, abandoned or mostly unused airstrips spread across the country. The inputs also suggest the possibility of LeT acquiring related equipment — possibly Chinese make — from within Pakistan.
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January - 22 
Daily Excelsior reports that Army and the Police shot dead a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tariq Lone alias Azhar, in an encounter at Marwah in Kishtwar District in the evening of January 22. A pistol and ammunition were recover
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Daily Excelsior reports that Army and the Police shot dead a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tariq Lone alias Azhar, in an encounter at Marwah in Kishtwar District in the evening of January 22. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from him.
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January - 22 
IANS reported on January 21 that thousands of paramilitary personnel have launched a crackdown to target some 50 leaders of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) across the country. "We would be breaking the neck (of the Maoist movement) by ar
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IANS reported on January 21 that thousands of paramilitary personnel have launched a crackdown to target some 50 leaders of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) across the country. "We would be breaking the neck (of the Maoist movement) by arresting all their senior leaders like Kishenji," a highly placed official in the security establishment said in an interview. "We believe there could be around 50 such leaders scattered all over. We are targeting them to make the entire movement headless and make a serious dent," the official said.
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January - 22 
In another incident, CPI Maoist cadres ransacked the tehsil (revenue division) office and set ablaze records at Machkund area in the same District in the night of January 22.
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In another incident, CPI Maoist cadres ransacked the tehsil (revenue division) office and set ablaze records at Machkund area in the same District in the night of January 22.
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January - 22 
In Kupwara District, a Special Operation Group (SOG) patrolling party was fired upon by militants at Sogam Trichipora.
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In Kupwara District, a Special Operation Group (SOG) patrolling party was fired upon by militants at Sogam Trichipora.
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January - 22 
In the meantime, for the first time during ongoing repeated infiltration attempts by the militants on the International Border (IB), the militants succeeded in completely cutting forward fencing to sneak-in from Abdullian post in RS Pura sector of Ja
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In the meantime, for the first time during ongoing repeated infiltration attempts by the militants on the International Border (IB), the militants succeeded in completely cutting forward fencing to sneak-in from Abdullian post in RS Pura sector of Jammu District after which SFs sounded a high alert in all forward villages and other areas in the State. However, the original fencing, which was about 500 meters behind the forward fencing, was found intact. Official sources said describing it as a positive sign that the militants might not have intruded deep inside the Indian territory.
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January - 22 
India summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Rifat Masood to lodge a protest and press for steps to prevent unprovoked firing from Pakistani side.
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India summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Rifat Masood to lodge a protest and press for steps to prevent unprovoked firing from Pakistani side.
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January - 22 
Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren on January 22 said he was not against the special anti-Maoist operation Green Hunt, but has also asked the Maoists to come forward for a dialogue, reports IANS.
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren on January 22 said he was not against the special anti-Maoist operation Green Hunt, but has also asked the Maoists to come forward for a dialogue, reports IANS.
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January - 22 
Militants hurled a hand grenade at the SFs at Budsah Chowk. The grenade, however, failed to explode.
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Militants hurled a hand grenade at the SFs at Budsah Chowk. The grenade, however, failed to explode.
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January - 22 
One militant belonging to the ‘28th battalion’ of the ULFA, identified as Dipak Saikia (33) alias Bhai, was arrested by the Police from Elengmora area under Pulibor Police Station in Jorhat District on January 22, reports Sentinel. Three kilograms of
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One militant belonging to the ‘28th battalion’ of the ULFA, identified as Dipak Saikia (33) alias Bhai, was arrested by the Police from Elengmora area under Pulibor Police Station in Jorhat District on January 22, reports Sentinel. Three kilograms of Trinitrotoluene (TNT) explosive was recovered by the Police from the Major Sapori area in Majuli following his confession.
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January - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) have zeroed in on Rowta reserve forest in Udalguri District following reports that cadres of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) have set up temporary camps in the area. "The NDFB cadres ca
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Security Forces (SFs) have zeroed in on Rowta reserve forest in Udalguri District following reports that cadres of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) have set up temporary camps in the area. "The NDFB cadres carry out strikes and vanish into the reserve forest. It is difficult to catch them because of the inaccessible areas where they take shelter," a Police official said. The Udalguri Superintendent of Police, A.K. Tiwari, said that SFs have specific information that the NDFB cadres are holed up in the reserve forest. He further added that a large number SFs including the Army, Central Reserve Police Force and Assam Police personnel have been deployed in the forest and are carrying out a house-to-house search operation for the past couple of days.
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January - 22 
Security was beefed up at airports across the country on January 22, after intelligence inputs suggests that Pakistan-based terrorists outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other al Qaeda-linked terrorists are planning to hijack aeroplanes, reports Times
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Security was beefed up at airports across the country on January 22, after intelligence inputs suggests that Pakistan-based terrorists outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other al Qaeda-linked terrorists are planning to hijack aeroplanes, reports Times of India. The intelligence input about these outfits' plan has been shared with India by Western intelligence agencies, which had received an intercept. The information prompted authorities to put flights of Air India and other Indian carriers operating in South Asia on high security alert. The input pointed out that the terrorists were planning to hijack an Air India plane especially operating to or from (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries - Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India as well. More specifically, the input pointed that the hijacking could be attempted from airports located at Yangon (Myanmar), Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Colombo (Sri Lanka).
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January - 22 
Telegraph reports that when unidentified militants exploded a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a subway at Garibangha area under Bijni Police Station of Chirang District along the India-Bhutan border on January 22. While a vehic
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Telegraph reports that when unidentified militants exploded a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a subway at Garibangha area under Bijni Police Station of Chirang District along the India-Bhutan border on January 22. While a vehicle was partially damaged, two Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) members, Daneswar Goyary and James Basumatary, along with some officials managed to survive an attack.
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January - 22 
The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) declared a boycott of the Republic Day celebration on January 26.
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The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) declared a boycott of the Republic Day celebration on January 26.
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January - 22 
The Police destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Shermal on Shopian-Pulwama road in Pulwama District.
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The Police destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Shermal on Shopian-Pulwama road in Pulwama District.
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January - 22 
The Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Imphal West District, S. Ibomcha Singh, said that Imphal West District Police arrested 10 People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, including two women, for their involvement in the January 6 bom
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The Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Imphal West District, S. Ibomcha Singh, said that Imphal West District Police arrested 10 People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, including two women, for their involvement in the January 6 bomb attack at the residence of former Manipur Chief Minister Radhabinod Koijam. In the same counter-insurgency operation, the Police also arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre and foiled a recruitment bid by the PREPAK by rescuing two minors from agents of the outfit.
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January - 22 
The Unified Command asked the Assam Government to move the Centre and the Nagaland Government to rein in Naga militants and stop them from venturing into neighbouring States.
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The Unified Command asked the Assam Government to move the Centre and the Nagaland Government to rein in Naga militants and stop them from venturing into neighbouring States.
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January - 22 
The Union Government has promised the State five more battalions of Central Paramilitary Forces and two helicopters for anti-Maoist operations, reports Telegraph. Union home minister P. Chidambaram announced this at a meeting with the Chief Ministers
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The Union Government has promised the State five more battalions of Central Paramilitary Forces and two helicopters for anti-Maoist operations, reports Telegraph. Union home minister P. Chidambaram announced this at a meeting with the Chief Ministers of three Maoist-affected states - Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra - in Raipur.
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January - 22 
Three IEDs were also recovered from Goalpara, Dhubri and Dibrugarh Districts on the same day.
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Three IEDs were also recovered from Goalpara, Dhubri and Dibrugarh Districts on the same day.
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January - 22 
Troops of 61 Rashtriya Rifles and Police destroyed a hide-out of the militants at Lancha Bakhi Walla in Mahore area of Reasi District. The recoveries made from the hide-out included 180 AK rounds, 207 Pika rounds, five AK magazines, one wireless set,
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Troops of 61 Rashtriya Rifles and Police destroyed a hide-out of the militants at Lancha Bakhi Walla in Mahore area of Reasi District. The recoveries made from the hide-out included 180 AK rounds, 207 Pika rounds, five AK magazines, one wireless set, one pouch, one walkman and seven radio sets.
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January - 22 
Bodies of two tribal elders were found dumped under a bridge on Tank-Wana Road near Pattar village in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 22, according to Daily Times. Unidentified persons shot dead Hamidullah an elder of the Mehsud tribe,
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Bodies of two tribal elders were found dumped under a bridge on Tank-Wana Road near Pattar village in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 22, according to Daily Times. Unidentified persons shot dead Hamidullah an elder of the Mehsud tribe, and Amir Nawaz, an elder of the Bhittani tribe and dumped their bodies below the bridge.
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January - 22 
Five persons, including a Police official, were injured when unidentified motorbike riders hurled a hand grenade at a Police party at Hub in Balocistan on January 22, according to The News. The Police party was busy in searching suspected vehicles at
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Five persons, including a Police official, were injured when unidentified motorbike riders hurled a hand grenade at a Police party at Hub in Balocistan on January 22, according to The News. The Police party was busy in searching suspected vehicles at Sakran Road when the miscreants hurled the grenade at them.
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January - 22 
Quoting the District Police Officer (DPO) Irfan Ali Baloch on January 22 The News reports that one of the two dacoits, from whose custody two abducted persons were rescued, belonged to al-Qaeda. The abduction plan was prepared by Sikandar Ali Mirjat
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Quoting the District Police Officer (DPO) Irfan Ali Baloch on January 22 The News reports that one of the two dacoits, from whose custody two abducted persons were rescued, belonged to al-Qaeda. The abduction plan was prepared by Sikandar Ali Mirjat and Abdul Jabbar Mirjat had kidnapped them. Both were arrested. Sikandar belonged to al-Qaeda. The rescued persons were identified as Chandio and Mashori. They were abducted from Larkana a few days ago and were rescued from the jurisdiction of Fatehpur Police Station of Dokri.
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January - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) attacked the stronghold of local and foreign Taliban militants killing 15 of them and arresting 25 others in Machis camp near Miranshah in North Wazristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 22, reports Dail
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Security Forces (SFs) attacked the stronghold of local and foreign Taliban militants killing 15 of them and arresting 25 others in Machis camp near Miranshah in North Wazristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 22, reports Daily Times.
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January - 22 
the SFs arrested nine suspected Taliban militants from different areas in Khyber, Mohmand and Bajaur agencies and Dir District while an IED was detected and neutralised at Gogra Chowk in Bajaur
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the SFs arrested nine suspected Taliban militants from different areas in Khyber, Mohmand and Bajaur agencies and Dir District while an IED was detected and neutralised at Gogra Chowk in Bajaur
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January - 22 
The Special Investigation Group (SIG) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has traced the names and addresses of nine terrorists who were involved in a suicide attack on former President General Pervez Musharraf, reports The News. The terrorists
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The Special Investigation Group (SIG) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has traced the names and addresses of nine terrorists who were involved in a suicide attack on former President General Pervez Musharraf, reports The News. The terrorists, identified as Ejaz alias Mansoor, Salman alias Shani, Waseem and Saad Munir Dar alias Ma’az from Rawalpindi, ‘commander’ Tariq Afridi of Darra Adam Khel and Sardar, were from Swat, three others, identified as Rehan alias Abdul Rasheed, Wali Muhammad and Qari Hussain Mehsud, were residents of South Waziristan. According to the SIG report, Ejaz is the ringleader while Qari Hussain, Noor Muhammad, Badar Mansoor, Salman, Waseem, Saad, Intekhab Abbasi and Tauqeer were involved in the attack on Musharraf. Qari Hussain with head money of PNR 2.5 million is said to be second in command to Baitullah Mehsud, former leader of the Tehrik-I-Taliban Pakistan militant group, and is running a suicide training camp in Waziristan. Noor is currently in the custody of law enforcement agencies. Ejaz has links with militants in Karachi, Rawalpindi, and the tribal areas and is a former student of Jamia Farooqia Islamic University of Karachi. He was the in-charge of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) group in 2000 and is responsible for training various terrorists in Mohmand Agency who were brought over from Punjab. Wali and Maulana Rahimullah prepared suicide bombers in South Waziristan while Rehan also took part in the planning and execution phase of the attack.
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January - 22 
Twenty nine officials in the NWFP Education Department were sacked for their alleged links with militants. Among the sacked officials, 19 hailed from Buner District, five from Dera Ismail Khan while four others belonged to Malakand Agency. The offici
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Twenty nine officials in the NWFP Education Department were sacked for their alleged links with militants. Among the sacked officials, 19 hailed from Buner District, five from Dera Ismail Khan while four others belonged to Malakand Agency. The officials included Arabic teachers, laboratory assistants and peons. The action was taken by the Interior Ministry officials. Moreover, 68 more suspected officials are being investigated for their alleged involvement in such kinds of activities.
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January - 22 
Two militants and a soldier were killed in a clash at Bilandkhel area in Orakzai Agency. The SFs also claimed to have arrested 49 suspected persons during the search operation.
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Two militants and a soldier were killed in a clash at Bilandkhel area in Orakzai Agency. The SFs also claimed to have arrested 49 suspected persons during the search operation.
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January - 22 
Unidentified men had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on the roadside in Talai village in Salarzai in Bajaur Agency. A woman was killed and 23 passengers injured when a vehicle hit the device. Also, SFs arrested three suspects from Kitiar
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Unidentified men had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on the roadside in Talai village in Salarzai in Bajaur Agency. A woman was killed and 23 passengers injured when a vehicle hit the device. Also, SFs arrested three suspects from Kitiari and Kas Shagai areas and Adda in Hangu
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January - 22 
Samyukta Madhesi Loktantrik Morcha, a conglomerate of four Madhes based parties, Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), MJF-Loktantrik, Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) and Sadbhawana Party, took an exception on the report prepared and submitted by Cons
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Samyukta Madhesi Loktantrik Morcha, a conglomerate of four Madhes based parties, Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), MJF-Loktantrik, Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) and Sadbhawana Party, took an exception on the report prepared and submitted by Constituent Assembly (CA) Committee on State Restructuring and Distribution of State Powers saying the report will disintegrate Madhes if implemented. The leaders of the four parties said that the proposal to carve out three states in the southern plains was against an agreement with the Government on January 30, 2008.
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January - 22 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) called off its indefinite general strike for 'civilian supremacy', which was scheduled to start from January 24, reports Nepal News. The party took the decision on January 22 citing pos
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) called off its indefinite general strike for 'civilian supremacy', which was scheduled to start from January 24, reports Nepal News. The party took the decision on January 22 citing positive discussion during the meeting of the high-level political mechanism (HLPM) towards resolving the political impasse.
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January - 22 
A court in Sri Lanka has ordered the Police to immediately release 73 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects, reports BBC. The Colombo magistrate has rejected a request by the Police Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) for a conditional
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A court in Sri Lanka has ordered the Police to immediately release 73 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects, reports BBC. The Colombo magistrate has rejected a request by the Police Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) for a conditional release. Police were ordered to send another 29 LTTE suspects to a rehabilitation centre for a period of one year. The TID which reportedly brought 102 former LTTE combatants from Boossa detention camp requested the court to release them with conditions. Nearly 11,000 LTTE suspects are still in the Government custody, the authorities said.
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January - 22 
A Sri Lankan Minister told journalists that the Government would not be able to release LTTE suspects as many trained suicide cadres are among them. Meanwhile, mothers of the detainees and civil society activists protested in front of Welikada prison
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A Sri Lankan Minister told journalists that the Government would not be able to release LTTE suspects as many trained suicide cadres are among them. Meanwhile, mothers of the detainees and civil society activists protested in front of Welikada prison demanding their release. Mekala Shanmugam, one of the organisers told BBC that it is unfair that the authorities are keeping junior rank LTTE cadres while offering ministerial portfolios to senior LTTE leaders.
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January - 22 
Colombo Page reports that a federal court in the United States on January 22 sentenced two persons, identified as Sathajhan Sarachandran (30), and Nadarasa Yogarasa (55), to 26 and 14 years of imprisonment respectively, in connection with their effor
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Colombo Page reports that a federal court in the United States on January 22 sentenced two persons, identified as Sathajhan Sarachandran (30), and Nadarasa Yogarasa (55), to 26 and 14 years of imprisonment respectively, in connection with their efforts to purchase USD one million worth of high-powered weaponry for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a designated foreign terrorist organization in the US. The two convicts, both Canadian Tamils, were arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in an undercover sting operation when they attempted to purchase Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs), missile launchers, and hundreds of AK-47 automatic rifles at Long Island in New York on August 19, 2006.
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January - 22 
Troops recovered two hand grenades, 93 anti personnel mines, three Rocket Propeller grenades (RPG), one 81 mm mortar bomb and one 60-mm mortar bomb during search and clear operations in Periyathampanai, Vembadi Junction, Sinnapandivirichchan, Moddai,
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Troops recovered two hand grenades, 93 anti personnel mines, three Rocket Propeller grenades (RPG), one 81 mm mortar bomb and one 60-mm mortar bomb during search and clear operations in Periyathampanai, Vembadi Junction, Sinnapandivirichchan, Moddai, Vavunikulam, Iranamadu, Kumulamunai and Alampil on January 22, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 23 
A cadre belonging to Military Defence Force faction of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Sinam Amarjit alias Debo alias Nongshaba Singh (25), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police on January 23.
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A cadre belonging to Military Defence Force faction of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Sinam Amarjit alias Debo alias Nongshaba Singh (25), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police on January 23.
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A civilian was killed in a cross-fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Kalampora Rajpora in Pulwama District on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter that had started in the evening of January 23 when SFs cordoned off a
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A civilian was killed in a cross-fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Kalampora Rajpora in Pulwama District on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter that had started in the evening of January 23 when SFs cordoned off a residential house where militants were holed up got over on January 24. However, the militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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January - 23 
A group of three to four militants managed to escape in an encounter with the Police at Beri Rakh in Balnoi area of Mendhar sector in Poonch District on January 23.
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A group of three to four militants managed to escape in an encounter with the Police at Beri Rakh in Balnoi area of Mendhar sector in Poonch District on January 23.
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January - 23 
Four civilians, including two women, were killed in a landmine blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) in the Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on January 23, reports The Hindu. Nine personnel of the Special Operations G
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Four civilians, including two women, were killed in a landmine blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) in the Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on January 23, reports The Hindu. Nine personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and two civilians were also injured in the landmine blast.
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January - 23 
Police recovered an IED from Lalmati area under Basistha Police Station in Guwahati City on January 23. Police, however, failed to arrest the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Lakhi Das alias Jishu belonging to the ‘109th ba
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Police recovered an IED from Lalmati area under Basistha Police Station in Guwahati City on January 23. Police, however, failed to arrest the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Lakhi Das alias Jishu belonging to the ‘109th battalion’ of the outfit. “We have received information about the movement of a few suspected persons in the city, which is why we have put our team on alert to avert any untoward incident,” a senior Police official stated.
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January - 23 
The Defence Minister A.K. Antony on January 23 said that threat of infiltration is growing in Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Hindu. "The attempts to infiltrate are increasing and our assessment is that this trend will continue because people who are
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The Defence Minister A.K. Antony on January 23 said that threat of infiltration is growing in Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Hindu. "The attempts to infiltrate are increasing and our assessment is that this trend will continue because people who are inimical to our country feel that the situation in Jammu & Kashmir is improving. Normality is returning… (which) they cannot tolerate," the Minister said. "So, they want to change the trend. There are more attempts of terrorist attack....Our Armed Forces are always taking precautions. So, rest assured that we will take whatever steps are needed to prevent and defeat this," he said.
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January - 23 
The Maoists on January 23 abducted three persons, including a local Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) leader and Zilla Parishad (District Council) member Anand Masihari in Sundergarh District.
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The Maoists on January 23 abducted three persons, including a local Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) leader and Zilla Parishad (District Council) member Anand Masihari in Sundergarh District.
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January - 23 
14 Taliban militants and three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed while 12 other Taliban militants were injured in clashes in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 23, local sources said, reports Daily Times.
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14 Taliban militants and three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed while 12 other Taliban militants were injured in clashes in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 23, local sources said, reports Daily Times. The sources said three SFs and nine Taliban militants were killed when Taliban attacked the SFs in Chapri Ferozkhel area of Lower Orakzai Agency. 12 Taliban militants were also injured in the clash. The sources also said that five Taliban militants were killed and 20 others arrested after a clash with the SFs in Khoedakhel area of Upper Orakzai Agency.
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January - 23 
At least four persons including a Security Force (SF) were killed in a suicide car bombing near a Police Station at Gomal, about 25 kilometres south of Tank District in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), on January 23, Police said, reports Daily Ti
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At least four persons including a Security Force (SF) were killed in a suicide car bombing near a Police Station at Gomal, about 25 kilometres south of Tank District in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), on January 23, Police said, reports Daily Times. "The bomber struck outside the Police Station, killing one Policeman and three passers-by, including two children," District Police Chief Ejaz Abid said. He said 11 persons, including five Policemen, three passers-by and three prisoners in the Police lock-up, were also injured.
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January - 23 
At least two Army personnel were killed and two others were injured after unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on a group of soldiers in a market in Khuzdar of Balochistan on January 23, reports Daily Times.
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At least two Army personnel were killed and two others were injured after unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on a group of soldiers in a market in Khuzdar of Balochistan on January 23, reports Daily Times.
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January - 23 
In an election rally organised in support of the common opposition presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka in Jaffna on January 23, two-minute silence was observed to honour the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed during terro
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In an election rally organised in support of the common opposition presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka in Jaffna on January 23, two-minute silence was observed to honour the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed during terrorist activities, reports Colombo Page. The meeting was organised by Tamil National Alliance (TNA), which was once considered as a pro-LTTE party. According to the sources in Jaffna, TNA leader R. Sampanthan and TNA Parliamentarians, Suresh Premachandran, Selvam Adaikalanathan Solomon Cyril, K. Thureiratnasingham and Padmini Sidambaram participated in the event.
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January - 24 
A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Mohammed Najir Ahamad (22), was arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Singjamei Chingamakha on January 24. He confessed that he joi
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A cadre belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Mohammed Najir Ahamad (22), was arrested by a combined team of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Singjamei Chingamakha on January 24. He confessed that he joined Puremba group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP through one Lalu alias Dilip of Phoubakchao in January 2009 and he was involved in the abduction of labourer of bridge construction at Leishangthem Bazaar. A cellular phone and one extortion note relating to the outfit were recovered from his possession.
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January - 24 
A meet on Naga reconciliation was organized by the Tangkhul Committee Peace and Confidence Building under the aegis of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) at the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) ground in Ukhrul on January 23, according to Nagaland Post.
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A meet on Naga reconciliation was organized by the Tangkhul Committee Peace and Confidence Building under the aegis of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) at the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) ground in Ukhrul on January 23, according to Nagaland Post. The report adds that the meet was attended by 20 executive members of the FNR, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Naga National Council, Elders Forum Wung region and other social organisations.
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January - 24 
A suspected militant belonging to anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was shot dead by the Police during an encounter at Nijara centre in Jhingabil area under Mazbat Police Station of Udalguri District on January
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A suspected militant belonging to anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was shot dead by the Police during an encounter at Nijara centre in Jhingabil area under Mazbat Police Station of Udalguri District on January 24, reports Assam Tribune. A 9-mm pistol along with a magazine and five rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 24 
Abducted Anand Masi Horo (35), Sundargarh zilla parishad (District level local self Government institution) member belonging to Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) from Koira B constituency, remained untraced, according to Express Buzz. Th
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Abducted Anand Masi Horo (35), Sundargarh zilla parishad (District level local self Government institution) member belonging to Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) from Koira B constituency, remained untraced, according to Express Buzz. The report adds that two other local Left party members abducted along with Horo returned safe from the captivity of the Maoists.
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January - 24 
An IED weighing 2.5 kilograms was recovered by the Army at Gandhoiguri village under Khowang Police Station in Dibrugarh District on January 24, reports Assam Tribune. Subsequently, the IED was defused.
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An IED weighing 2.5 kilograms was recovered by the Army at Gandhoiguri village under Khowang Police Station in Dibrugarh District on January 24, reports Assam Tribune. Subsequently, the IED was defused.
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January - 24 
An Improvised Explosives Device (IED) weighing 15 kilograms was recovered by SFs from a bus coming from Tangla to Guwahati at Mahilipara, around 18 kilometres away from Mangaldoi of Darrang District. Ismail Ali, the driver of the bus was also arreste
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An Improvised Explosives Device (IED) weighing 15 kilograms was recovered by SFs from a bus coming from Tangla to Guwahati at Mahilipara, around 18 kilometres away from Mangaldoi of Darrang District. Ismail Ali, the driver of the bus was also arrested following the recovery of the IED. Three batteries and a wire about 100 metres long were also recovered by the Police. Senior Superintendent of Police of Guwahati City Pradeep Saloi said, “We are leaving no stone unturned to avert any kind of subversive activities in and around the city and checking in all the entry points of the city is being done round- the-clock.”
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January - 24 
Another unidentified militant of the same anti-talks faction of the NDFB was shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) at Sesapani village in Kokrajhar District. A 9-mm pistol and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant, according to Telegraph.
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Another unidentified militant of the same anti-talks faction of the NDFB was shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) at Sesapani village in Kokrajhar District. A 9-mm pistol and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant, according to Telegraph.
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January - 24 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast at a culvert between Baunsaput and Katharagada villages on the Narayanpatna-Bandhugaon road in Koraput District targeting the Security Force (SF) personnel on Janua
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast at a culvert between Baunsaput and Katharagada villages on the Narayanpatna-Bandhugaon road in Koraput District targeting the Security Force (SF) personnel on January 24, reports The Hindu. Two personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) received minor injuries in the incident.
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January - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Koteswar Rao alias Kishan wrote to Union Minister for Railways Mamata Banerjee on January 24 that it wouldn’t be possible for the Maoists to give up arms and sit for talks. “The CPI (Maoist) will ne
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Koteswar Rao alias Kishan wrote to Union Minister for Railways Mamata Banerjee on January 24 that it wouldn’t be possible for the Maoists to give up arms and sit for talks. “The CPI (Maoist) will never agree to abandon arms before talks, be it with the Centre, the state government or any political party. Maoists don’t believe in parliamentary politics,” Kishan said in the letter, released to the media. The communication follows the Railway Minister’s appeal to the Maoists at a January 15 rally in West Midnapore’s Jhargram to “shun violence and give up arms”. “I appeal to you with folded hands to shun violence and give up arms. I can even touch your feet. But for god’s sake, start negotiations,” she had said.
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January - 24 
Imphal Free Press reports that four People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants, who were arrested by Tripura Police in capital Agartala on January 14, were brought to Manipur by the State Police. They were arrested, after they illegally crossed over to
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Imphal Free Press reports that four People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants, who were arrested by Tripura Police in capital Agartala on January 14, were brought to Manipur by the State Police. They were arrested, after they illegally crossed over to West District in Tripura from Bangladesh and attempted to leave for Guwahati in Assam in a hired vehicle.
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January - 24 
In Mendhar sector Poonch District, SFs recovered two RPG rockets, one RPG booster, 30 Chinese grenades, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), two AK magazines, 10 meters wire, three charges and one wireless antenna.
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In Mendhar sector Poonch District, SFs recovered two RPG rockets, one RPG booster, 30 Chinese grenades, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), two AK magazines, 10 meters wire, three charges and one wireless antenna.
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January - 24 
In the same District, a group of NLFT militants opened fire on the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Ratiyapara under Chhawmanu Police Station on January 22. Sources said the BSF personnel were escorting General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) w
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In the same District, a group of NLFT militants opened fire on the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Ratiyapara under Chhawmanu Police Station on January 22. Sources said the BSF personnel were escorting General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) workers engaged in construction of barbed wire fence along India-Bangladesh border in Ratiyapara and Alongcherra when the militants opened fire on them. After the BSF retaliated, the militant stopped firing for a while, but within half an hour another group of construction workers and BSF personnel came under fire from across the border at Alongcherra.
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January - 24 
Militants made another intrusion bid from Khawara Post in Regal area of Samba District but the attempt was foiled by the Border Security Force (BSF).
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Militants made another intrusion bid from Khawara Post in Regal area of Samba District but the attempt was foiled by the Border Security Force (BSF).
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January - 24 
Militants managed to escape from another encounter site at Kaimuh in Kulgam District.
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Militants managed to escape from another encounter site at Kaimuh in Kulgam District.
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January - 24 
Odishtoday reports that Maoists have warned of ‘death sentence’ to the teachers who would dare to go to the schools on Republic Day on January 26 in Raikia block of Kandhamal District.
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Odishtoday reports that Maoists have warned of ‘death sentence’ to the teachers who would dare to go to the schools on Republic Day on January 26 in Raikia block of Kandhamal District.
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January - 24 
SFs recovered four kilograms of RDX, three Pakistani made 7.63-mm pistols with three magazines, three AK magazines, 286 AK rounds, two HE-84 grenades, five AK magazines, 12 electronic detonators and 15 meters cordex wire from Bhassal village falling
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SFs recovered four kilograms of RDX, three Pakistani made 7.63-mm pistols with three magazines, three AK magazines, 286 AK rounds, two HE-84 grenades, five AK magazines, 12 electronic detonators and 15 meters cordex wire from Bhassal village falling between Lam and Bhawani in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District.
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January - 24 
Suspected cadres of anti-talks faction of the NDFB exploded a bomb on the railway tracks at Deka Mising Gaon under Simenchapari outpost in Dhemaji District on January 24, reports Assam Tribune.
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Suspected cadres of anti-talks faction of the NDFB exploded a bomb on the railway tracks at Deka Mising Gaon under Simenchapari outpost in Dhemaji District on January 24, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 24 
Telegraph reports that 12 militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) attacked the tribal-dominated Bhagirathpara village in Dhalai on January 24 and rounded up members of the Gana Mukti Parishad and Tribal Youth Federation, frontal
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Telegraph reports that 12 militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) attacked the tribal-dominated Bhagirathpara village in Dhalai on January 24 and rounded up members of the Gana Mukti Parishad and Tribal Youth Federation, frontal organisations of the Community Party of India – Marxists (CPM) and assaulted them. The militants also issued a ‘diktat’ warning the injured workers against going to Gandacherra sub-divisional town for treatment.
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January - 24 
Telegraph reports that two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Hiteswar Kachari and Maheswar Rabha, were arrested by SFs from Goalpara District on January 24.
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Telegraph reports that two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Hiteswar Kachari and Maheswar Rabha, were arrested by SFs from Goalpara District on January 24.
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January - 24 
The Police recovered 42 under-barrel grenade launchers, 108 grenades, two mines, four wireless sets, 26 batteries, 28 electronic circuits, 30 electric detonators, 13 mortar shells, 2,100 AK-47 rounds and more than 10 kilograms of RDX during a search
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The Police recovered 42 under-barrel grenade launchers, 108 grenades, two mines, four wireless sets, 26 batteries, 28 electronic circuits, 30 electric detonators, 13 mortar shells, 2,100 AK-47 rounds and more than 10 kilograms of RDX during a search operation at Mamoosa village in Baramulla District on January 24.
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January - 24 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata city Police seized INR 392000 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from three persons on January 24, reports The Hindu. The accused seem to have cracked the security features that people normally look for, officia
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata city Police seized INR 392000 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from three persons on January 24, reports The Hindu. The accused seem to have cracked the security features that people normally look for, officials said. Rabiul Islam (42), Rabiul (32) and Muzibar Sheikh (25) were remanded to Police custody until January 31 after being produced before a magistrate’s court.
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January - 24 
A close aide of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief of Swat Division was killed in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) at Imam Dheri in Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 24, reports Daily Times. The slain militant was identifie
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A close aide of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief of Swat Division was killed in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) at Imam Dheri in Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 24, reports Daily Times. The slain militant was identified as Rahim Wahid.
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January - 24 
Four suspected militants, accused of plotting and carrying out the Ashura bomb attack that killed over 50 people on M. A. Jinnah Road on December 28, 2009, were arrested by the Police in Karachi on January 24, according to Daily Times. According to t
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Four suspected militants, accused of plotting and carrying out the Ashura bomb attack that killed over 50 people on M. A. Jinnah Road on December 28, 2009, were arrested by the Police in Karachi on January 24, according to Daily Times. According to the Police, the arrestees belonged to the banned Jundullah militant outfit.
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January - 24 
One Security Force (SF) was killed and another injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Khyber Agency. Subsequently, in a search operation, SFs killed three militants and arrested 12 others. The slain militants included senior ‘comman
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One Security Force (SF) was killed and another injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Khyber Agency. Subsequently, in a search operation, SFs killed three militants and arrested 12 others. The slain militants included senior ‘commander’ Gul Hakim. Further, four militants were arrested from Bara tehsil (revenue unit).
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January - 24 
Taliban militants blew up a girls’ school at Shabqadar area in Peshawar.
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Taliban militants blew up a girls’ school at Shabqadar area in Peshawar.
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January - 24 
Taliban militants claimed to have shot down a US drone in Hamzoni village near Miramshah, the main town in North Waziristan. Government and Military officials confirmed the plane crash but were not sure about the cause of the incident.
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Taliban militants claimed to have shot down a US drone in Hamzoni village near Miramshah, the main town in North Waziristan. Government and Military officials confirmed the plane crash but were not sure about the cause of the incident.
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January - 24 
Taliban militants killed seven persons on suspicion of spying for the US in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 24, reports Daily Times.
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Taliban militants killed seven persons on suspicion of spying for the US in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 24, reports Daily Times.
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January - 24 
Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said that Maoist combatants who want to be integrated in the Nepal Army (NA) should give up their affiliation with the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-M) and vow that they will not politicis
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Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said that Maoist combatants who want to be integrated in the Nepal Army (NA) should give up their affiliation with the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-M) and vow that they will not politicise the Army, reports Nepal News.
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January - 24 
Menikhinna Police in Kandy recovered several rounds of T-56 ammunition, two T-56 blank ammunition and four rounds of riot control ammunition on January 24, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Menikhinna Police in Kandy recovered several rounds of T-56 ammunition, two T-56 blank ammunition and four rounds of riot control ammunition on January 24, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 24 
Troops during search and clear operations in Sinhapura, Adampan, Alampil, Oddusuddan and Vellamullivaikkal recovered two compasses, seven hand grenades, three binoculars, two anti personnel mines, one claymore mine weighing about 1.25 kilogram, an ex
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Troops during search and clear operations in Sinhapura, Adampan, Alampil, Oddusuddan and Vellamullivaikkal recovered two compasses, seven hand grenades, three binoculars, two anti personnel mines, one claymore mine weighing about 1.25 kilogram, an explosive charger weighing 105 grams, 75 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 311 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, four 60- mm mortar bombs, three 81mm mortar bombs, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), one 120 mm mortar bomb, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) improvised bombs, two T-56 weapons, 108 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 13 explosive chargers, 87 electric detonators and 10 metre long detonator cord on January 24, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 25 
A supporter of the Communist Party of India–Marxist was shot dead by suspected Maoists in the Salboni region of West Midnapore District late on January 25. Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma said Bapi Rana was abducted from his home at Deulku
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A supporter of the Communist Party of India–Marxist was shot dead by suspected Maoists in the Salboni region of West Midnapore District late on January 25. Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma said Bapi Rana was abducted from his home at Deulkunda in Salboni. His bullet-riddled dead body was found in an adjoining forest.
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January - 25 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Prithvi Raj Rabha, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in Goalpara District on January 25, according to Sentinel. He was the most wanted bomber of the outfi
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Prithvi Raj Rabha, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in Goalpara District on January 25, according to Sentinel. He was the most wanted bomber of the outfit.
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January - 25 
According to Indian Express, as part of the ‘economic blockade,’ over 60 extremists laid siege to the iron ore mines of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) at Kalta under Koira Police limits for two hours. They reportedly opened a few rounds of b
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According to Indian Express, as part of the ‘economic blockade,’ over 60 extremists laid siege to the iron ore mines of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) at Kalta under Koira Police limits for two hours. They reportedly opened a few rounds of blank fire forcing over 3,400 workers to stop mining works. They also summoned the administrative officials of SAIL raw material division to sign a declaration to cease work till January 25. The workers were warned to break all ties with CITU. Simultaneously, six armed extremists, on two motorcycles, went around a market place nearby following which the shopkeepers downed shutters.
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January - 25 
According to PTI, one militant belonging to the ‘109th battalion’ of the ULFA, identified as Donjison Rabha, was arrested by the SFs in Krishnai area of Goalpara District on January 25.Three IED, two grenades and 20 AK-series ammunition were recove
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According to PTI, one militant belonging to the ‘109th battalion’ of the ULFA, identified as Donjison Rabha, was arrested by the SFs in Krishnai area of Goalpara District on January 25.Three IED, two grenades and 20 AK-series ammunition were recovered from the possession of the militant.
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January - 25 
Ahead of the Republic Day, three mortar shells were fired from the Pakistani side at an Indian post in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on January 25, reports The Hindu. The shells exploded some 200 metres away from the Cobra Forward Defence Lo
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Ahead of the Republic Day, three mortar shells were fired from the Pakistani side at an Indian post in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on January 25, reports The Hindu. The shells exploded some 200 metres away from the Cobra Forward Defence Location along the Line of Control (LoC) in the evening, official sources said.
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January - 25 
Ajoy Pande, one of the two Indian Reserve Battalion constables, who were suspected to have been abducted by the Maoists during the attack on the Police camp at Shatnala-Majgeria on January 25, returned to Barikul Police Station near the camp on Janua
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Ajoy Pande, one of the two Indian Reserve Battalion constables, who were suspected to have been abducted by the Maoists during the attack on the Police camp at Shatnala-Majgeria on January 25, returned to Barikul Police Station near the camp on January 27, reported The Telegraph. He found his way back to the camp 32 hours later, after shedding his uniform to hide his identity.
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January - 25 
An Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent was arrested by Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttarakhand Police in Roorkee on January 25, reports Pioneer. A number of documents related to Army cantonment of Roorkee, Bikaner, Patiala and Dehradun were
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An Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent was arrested by Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttarakhand Police in Roorkee on January 25, reports Pioneer. A number of documents related to Army cantonment of Roorkee, Bikaner, Patiala and Dehradun were recovered from him. Talking to Pioneer, Kumbh Security Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Alok Sharma said, "We got specific information about the ISI agent and apprehended him." "Abid Ali, alias Asad Ali, alias Abu Bakar, alias Ajit, was arrested at BSM Chowk in Roorkee on Monday morning. He was in possession of map of Roorkee, Army Cantonment and other documents having secretive information about Meerut, Patiala, Dehradun and Bikaner Army cantonments," the DIG informed the media. Alok Sharma claimed: "Asad Ali is a trained ISI agent who was forced into India through Nepal border in 2005. He has procured a fake ration card, driving license and thereafter procured a passport from Ghaziabad Regional Passport office." The Police official added that Asad Ali was arrested when he was on his way to pass on information regarding Roorkee Army cantonment to his handlers in Pakistan. Maps of prohibited area, a pocket diary, laptop, two mobile phones, pen drive, memory card and ATMs of ICICI Bank and of SBI Bank and receipts of INR 30,000 of Western Union money transfer, through which he received money from Pakistan, were found in possession of the arrested suspect, Sharma said. During interrogation, the DIG added, the suspect revealed his original identity as Asad Ali, resident of village Hanjarwal of Lahore, Pakistan. He purportedly told the Police that he was under trial in Pakistan for killing a family member.
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January - 25 
Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik received an e-mail threat on January 25 by one Babuli Behera. Behera had threatened to kill the CM if he did not release Subhasree Das, wife of Maoist leader, who is under Police custody.
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Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik received an e-mail threat on January 25 by one Babuli Behera. Behera had threatened to kill the CM if he did not release Subhasree Das, wife of Maoist leader, who is under Police custody.
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January - 25 
Over 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze four vehicles (10-wheeler dumpers and excavators) and ransacked the office of a private construction company at Remal in Daitary Police Station of Keonjhar District
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Over 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze four vehicles (10-wheeler dumpers and excavators) and ransacked the office of a private construction company at Remal in Daitary Police Station of Keonjhar District on January 25, reported PTI. Inspector-in-Charge Nirmal Mohapatra said that nobody was injured in the attack.
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January - 25 
Pakistan Army violated cease-fire by firing three 82 mm mortars on forward Indian posts on Line of Control (LoC) in Sabjian sector of Poonch District on January 25.
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Pakistan Army violated cease-fire by firing three 82 mm mortars on forward Indian posts on Line of Control (LoC) in Sabjian sector of Poonch District on January 25.
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January - 25 
Shillong Times quoting official sources reports that a suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militant was lynched and five others were injured by local people when they came to abduct a businessman in Golaghat District along the Ass
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Shillong Times quoting official sources reports that a suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militant was lynched and five others were injured by local people when they came to abduct a businessman in Golaghat District along the Assam-Nagaland border on January 25.
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January - 25 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) allegedly involved in the killing of 16 Police personnel in Gadchiroli District in 2009, surrendered before State Home Minster R. R. Patil at Gadchiroli on January 25, reported ANI. They
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) allegedly involved in the killing of 16 Police personnel in Gadchiroli District in 2009, surrendered before State Home Minster R. R. Patil at Gadchiroli on January 25, reported ANI. They were identified as ‘Platoon Commander’ Tulasa alias Raju Juru Masavedea (28), Saimmaiya alias Kiran Barsagade (27), a cadre of Perimili Dalam, Anil Bajirao Wasame (20) from Bhambragarh Dalam, Jamuna alias Shevanti Kowase (20) of Bhamragarh Dalam, Kamla Usendi (20) and N. Rajkumar Veeru Parchaki (19), a Gram Rakshak Dal (GRD) cadre of Tippagarh Dalam from Chhattisgarh, added PTI.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided a Police camp at Satnala in the Barikul region of Bankura District on January 25, abducting two Policemen and snatching firearms from the camp, reported The Hindu. The body of one o
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided a Police camp at Satnala in the Barikul region of Bankura District on January 25, abducting two Policemen and snatching firearms from the camp, reported The Hindu. The body of one of the abducted Policemen was later found near the camp on January 26. Superintendent of Police Vishal Garg said a large group of militants, armed with sophisticated weapons, raided the camp, taking the personnel by surprise. They opened fire indiscriminately, injuring four personnel. Then they snatched an AK-47 rifle and a self-loading rifle from the Policemen. “When the policemen retaliated, the group fled from the spot, but took away two constables with them,” he added. The bullet-riddled dead body of Constable Sanjay Ghosh was found in a forest near the camp, while the other Policeman, Ajay Pande, remained untraced. Garg said a massive search was under way.
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January - 25 
The Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blocked roads in the Narayanpur District during their three-day shutdown, which began on January 25, reported ANI. Armed extremists cut down trees and placed them across roads to block vehicula
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The Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blocked roads in the Narayanpur District during their three-day shutdown, which began on January 25, reported ANI. Armed extremists cut down trees and placed them across roads to block vehicular traffic and snap surface communication links on the Kondagaoun-Orjha route in Narayanpur.
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January - 25 
The Red Shield Division of the Army recovered and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Lanheiba group belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in a two wheeler vehicle at Leimakhong Bazar area
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The Red Shield Division of the Army recovered and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Lanheiba group belonging to Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in a two wheeler vehicle at Leimakhong Bazar area on January 25, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 25 
Two Imphal West District Police personnel sustained injuries when two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by militants exploded along the approach road to Khuman Lampak Sports Complex near Minuthong Bridge between the Assam Rifles transit cam
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Two Imphal West District Police personnel sustained injuries when two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by militants exploded along the approach road to Khuman Lampak Sports Complex near Minuthong Bridge between the Assam Rifles transit camp and Manipur Mountaineering Training Association complex on January 25, reports Imphal Free Press. The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility of triggering explosions, according to Sangai Express. The outfit also claimed responsibility for planting a bomb inside Leimakhong Army garrison.
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January - 25 
As many as 2,072 persons have been killed in 1,780 incidents of terrorism across the country since April 2009, the National Assembly (NA) in Islamabad was informed on January 25, reports Daily Times. Speaking during the question hour in the NA, Inter
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As many as 2,072 persons have been killed in 1,780 incidents of terrorism across the country since April 2009, the National Assembly (NA) in Islamabad was informed on January 25, reports Daily Times. Speaking during the question hour in the NA, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said the people killed included 565 individuals from various law enforcement agencies. He added that 6,253 persons had been injured in these attacks, including 1,590 Security Force personnel.
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January - 25 
At least 11 suspected militants were killed when SFs, backed by helicopter gunship and artillery, pounded their positions in Kurram Agency. Official sources said that four hideouts of the Taliban were destroyed. Six SFs were also reportedly injured i
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At least 11 suspected militants were killed when SFs, backed by helicopter gunship and artillery, pounded their positions in Kurram Agency. Official sources said that four hideouts of the Taliban were destroyed. Six SFs were also reportedly injured in the clash.
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January - 25 
One Frontier Corps (FC) trooper was killed and 10 others were injured on January 25 in a bomb blast in a crowded market of the Pakistan-Iran border town of Panjgur, Police confirmed, report Daily Times.
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One Frontier Corps (FC) trooper was killed and 10 others were injured on January 25 in a bomb blast in a crowded market of the Pakistan-Iran border town of Panjgur, Police confirmed, report Daily Times.
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January - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 15 militants in a gunfight in Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 25, reports Daily Times. According to a statement issued by the Frontier Corps (FC), the clash took place after the Tali
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 15 militants in a gunfight in Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 25, reports Daily Times. According to a statement issued by the Frontier Corps (FC), the clash took place after the Taliban militants had attacked a Security check post in the Tindo area of the Agency. As reported earlier, 11 militants were killed in the incident.
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January - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 25 backed by fighter jets and helicopter gunship targeted Taliban strongholds across the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA), killing 21 militants in the Kurram and Bajaur Agencies, reports Daily Times. “Air s
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 25 backed by fighter jets and helicopter gunship targeted Taliban strongholds across the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA), killing 21 militants in the Kurram and Bajaur Agencies, reports Daily Times. “Air strikes by the jet fighters continued for more than two hours. 10 terrorists have been killed and several hideouts were destroyed,” a paramilitary Frontier Corps official in Khar said.
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January - 25 
SFs also arrested 23 suspected militants during search and clearance operations in various areas of Khyber Agency in the last 24 hours.
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SFs also arrested 23 suspected militants during search and clearance operations in various areas of Khyber Agency in the last 24 hours.
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January - 26 
A National Youth Award winner, Andreas H. Marwein, was arrested by the Meghalaya Police in capital Shillong for his linkage with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), according to Sentinel. Police said Marwein, who had received the Nati
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A National Youth Award winner, Andreas H. Marwein, was arrested by the Meghalaya Police in capital Shillong for his linkage with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), according to Sentinel. Police said Marwein, who had received the National Youth Award in 2009, was recently arrested for working as an over ground worker of the militant outfit. According to Police, Andreas had collected nearly INR 10 million over the last five years for the HNLC and helped mobilize youths to join the outfit.
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January - 26 
According to Daily Excelsior, a militant, identified as Naseer Ahmed, was reportedly killed in retaliatory firing by the Border Security Force (BSF) on January 26 when Pakistani Rangers and militants fired heavily in forward areas of Alfa Machail, Te
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According to Daily Excelsior, a militant, identified as Naseer Ahmed, was reportedly killed in retaliatory firing by the Border Security Force (BSF) on January 26 when Pakistani Rangers and militants fired heavily in forward areas of Alfa Machail, Tent and Gurha under Kanachak sector in Jammu District in a bid to push infiltrators. An Army Head constable, P. Thomas, was also injured in the incident. The intrusion bids were foiled. There were 16 infiltration bids and six cease-fire violations along the Indo-Pak border so far in January.
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January - 26 
According to Mid Day, two people, including an Uttar Pradesh Policeman, were arrested by the Gorakhpur Police for smuggling bullets on January 26. The Police also raided the homes of two suspects, Prakash and Stephen, in the Subramanyapura area of Ba
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According to Mid Day, two people, including an Uttar Pradesh Policeman, were arrested by the Gorakhpur Police for smuggling bullets on January 26. The Police also raided the homes of two suspects, Prakash and Stephen, in the Subramanyapura area of Bangalore (Karnataka) who were arrested earlier in Uttar Pradesh smuggling 150 rounds of bullets. The smuggled bullets are used in SLR and AK-47 rifles. The bullets were said to have been bought illegally by the two from the Gorakhpur Armoury, according to the Police. The Police suspect the duo is even supplying arms and ammunition to the Maoists.
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January - 26 
Addressing a Republic Day function on January 26 Governor N. N. Vohra said all forces holding contrary beliefs in Kashmir should come forward for a meaningful dialogue as India’s liberal democratic framework provides space for divergent opinions.
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Addressing a Republic Day function on January 26 Governor N. N. Vohra said all forces holding contrary beliefs in Kashmir should come forward for a meaningful dialogue as India’s liberal democratic framework provides space for divergent opinions.
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January - 26 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 10 kilograms was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from a Dhubri-bound Assam State Transport Corporation bus coming from Siliguri at Chagolia inter-State check post in Dhubri District, reports Telegraph.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 10 kilograms was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from a Dhubri-bound Assam State Transport Corporation bus coming from Siliguri at Chagolia inter-State check post in Dhubri District, reports Telegraph. Subsequently, the IED was defused by the SFs.
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January - 26 January - 27
ANI reported that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a Trinamool Congress worker near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on January 27. The dead body of 26-year-old Rishi Dolai was recovered from the Barokuria gh
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ANI reported that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a Trinamool Congress worker near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on January 27. The dead body of 26-year-old Rishi Dolai was recovered from the Barokuria ghat (river bed) on the Kangsabati River. On the evening of January 26, over 20 Maoists surrounded Dolai's house at Manikpara village and took him at gunpoint to the riverside and shot him dead. Dolai was said to be an aide of S. K. Mintu Ali, a local Trinamool Congress leader. Ali was earlier killed by Maoists on January 7.
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January - 26 
Assam Governor J.B. Patnaik on the occasion of Republic Day celebration on January 26 appealed the insurgent groups to abjure violence and come to the negotiation table for settling all the issues raised by them, if their love for the State is genuin
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Assam Governor J.B. Patnaik on the occasion of Republic Day celebration on January 26 appealed the insurgent groups to abjure violence and come to the negotiation table for settling all the issues raised by them, if their love for the State is genuine, reports Assam Tribune.
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January - 26 
Barely hours after the release of CPI-Marxist leader Anand Masi Horo, the Maoists abducted Kalta mines leader Thomas Munda (38) of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) on January 26. As reported earlier, Horo was abducted by the Maoists on January 24
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Barely hours after the release of CPI-Marxist leader Anand Masi Horo, the Maoists abducted Kalta mines leader Thomas Munda (38) of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) on January 26. As reported earlier, Horo was abducted by the Maoists on January 24.
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January - 26 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged militants to shun violence and come for dialogue to resolve issues amicably, noting that the gun culture in the last 20 years had caused enough bloodshed and destruction.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged militants to shun violence and come for dialogue to resolve issues amicably, noting that the gun culture in the last 20 years had caused enough bloodshed and destruction.
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January - 26 
Police and 61 Rashtriya Rifles recovered two consignments of ammunition from Shadole Kundala and Fasla Top in upper reaches of Reasi District. Recoveries include one AK magazine, 15 cartridges, one RPG cartridge, one wireless set and medicines.
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Police and 61 Rashtriya Rifles recovered two consignments of ammunition from Shadole Kundala and Fasla Top in upper reaches of Reasi District. Recoveries include one AK magazine, 15 cartridges, one RPG cartridge, one wireless set and medicines.
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January - 26 
The IED was recovered and later defused by SFs at Kordoiguri in Dibrugarh District.
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The IED was recovered and later defused by SFs at Kordoiguri in Dibrugarh District.
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January - 26 
The ULFA in its changed strategy has moved men from ‘109th and 709th battalions’ to Upper Assam to carry out subversive activities around Republic Day, reports Telegraph. Sources said that a 12-member unit drawn from both the ‘battalions’ led by bomb
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The ULFA in its changed strategy has moved men from ‘109th and 709th battalions’ to Upper Assam to carry out subversive activities around Republic Day, reports Telegraph. Sources said that a 12-member unit drawn from both the ‘battalions’ led by bomb expert Hemanta Rajbongshi from Nalbari had entered Upper Assam in early part of January 2010 and had been carrying out surveys to figure out possible targets.
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January - 26 
Two hand grenades were recovered by Security Forces (SF) personnel from Naoremthong Yumnam Leirak junction leading to Manipur Director General of Police Y. Joykumar’s private residence.
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Two hand grenades were recovered by Security Forces (SF) personnel from Naoremthong Yumnam Leirak junction leading to Manipur Director General of Police Y. Joykumar’s private residence.
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January - 26 
A Taliban ‘commander’ was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Swat District and another arrested in Daggar town in Buner District in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 26, according to Daily Times. The ‘commander’, Alam Sher was killed in
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A Taliban ‘commander’ was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Swat District and another arrested in Daggar town in Buner District in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 26, according to Daily Times. The ‘commander’, Alam Sher was killed in the Bahrain valley during operation Rah-e-Rast (Road to Salvation) while the other militant Harat Rehman was arrested by SFs in the Gokand area of Daggar.
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January - 26 
Militants killed one person and freed two out of the four abducted tribesmen in Salarzai. The militants had earlier abducted four tribesmen from Mano area in Salarzai.
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Militants killed one person and freed two out of the four abducted tribesmen in Salarzai. The militants had earlier abducted four tribesmen from Mano area in Salarzai.
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January - 26 
NWFP government has sacked 55 employees for having links with the Taliban militants.
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NWFP government has sacked 55 employees for having links with the Taliban militants.
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January - 26 
Seven persons – including the District Police Officer (DPO) – were injured in a remote-controlled blast targeting a crowded bus station in Jaffarabad District in Balochistan on January 26, reports Daily Times.. The device – which had been fitted to a
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Seven persons – including the District Police Officer (DPO) – were injured in a remote-controlled blast targeting a crowded bus station in Jaffarabad District in Balochistan on January 26, reports Daily Times.. The device – which had been fitted to a motorbike – went off as DPO Syed Farid Ali passed by en route to work from home. The explosion also injured two other Policemen and four civilians and destroyed several nearby shops. The Baloch Republican Army (BRA) has accepted responsibility for the attack.
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January - 26 
Taliban militants in North Waziristan claimed to have shot down another US drone in Boya village of Dattakhel tehsil near the border with Afghanistan but failed to provide any proof in this regard.
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Taliban militants in North Waziristan claimed to have shot down another US drone in Boya village of Dattakhel tehsil near the border with Afghanistan but failed to provide any proof in this regard.
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January - 26 
The SFs carried out a search operation in Muslim Khwor village of Dir District and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
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The SFs carried out a search operation in Muslim Khwor village of Dir District and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
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January - 26 
Three militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when gunship helicopters fired at suspected hideouts of insurgents in Mamond and Salarzai tehsils( revenue units) in Bajaur Agency on January 26,according to The News.
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Three militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when gunship helicopters fired at suspected hideouts of insurgents in Mamond and Salarzai tehsils( revenue units) in Bajaur Agency on January 26,according to The News.
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January - 26 
Businesspersons and political leaders of Surkhet District condemned the threat given by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) to stop work at Upper Karnali saying such move would hinder the development and employment opportunit
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Businesspersons and political leaders of Surkhet District condemned the threat given by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) to stop work at Upper Karnali saying such move would hinder the development and employment opportunities in the area, reports Nepal News.
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January - 26 
Kantipuronline reports that cadres of Terai Janatantrik Party (Madhes) abducted Sitapur Village Development Committee (VDC) secretary Indra Bahadur Shrestha and subsequently shot him at Manpur in Banke District on January 26. Later, Shrestha succumb
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Kantipuronline reports that cadres of Terai Janatantrik Party (Madhes) abducted Sitapur Village Development Committee (VDC) secretary Indra Bahadur Shrestha and subsequently shot him at Manpur in Banke District on January 26. Later, Shrestha succumbed to his injuries. The outfit’s Banke-Bardiya in-charge Aadarsha owned up the responsibility over telephone. He said action against Shrestha was taken for the embezzlement VDC funds.
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January - 26 
Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda met Nepali Congress president and coordinator of the high-level political mechanism (HLPM) Girija Prasad Koirala and reportedly stressed that the Maoist demands regarding 'civilian supremacy' and 'nati
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Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda met Nepali Congress president and coordinator of the high-level political mechanism (HLPM) Girija Prasad Koirala and reportedly stressed that the Maoist demands regarding 'civilian supremacy' and 'national independence' should be discussed at the HLPM and arrive at a conclusion on them at the earliest.
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January - 26 
According to provisional figures, an average voter turnout of over 70 percent was recorded countrywide in January 26 presidential election except in the North and East, election officials said, reports Colombo Page. Reportedly, less than 20 percent h
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According to provisional figures, an average voter turnout of over 70 percent was recorded countrywide in January 26 presidential election except in the North and East, election officials said, reports Colombo Page. Reportedly, less than 20 percent have turned up voting in the North and about 50 percent voter turnout reported in the East. The voter turnout may reach 80 percent or more after all figures are tabulated, the election officials said.
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January - 26 
Army troops during search and clear operations in Ukkulamkulam, Vilpaththu and Kiriamunawewa areas of Wanni recovered five anti-personnel mines and one claymore mine weighing about 2.5 kilograms and one hand grenade on January 26, according to Sri La
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Army troops during search and clear operations in Ukkulamkulam, Vilpaththu and Kiriamunawewa areas of Wanni recovered five anti-personnel mines and one claymore mine weighing about 2.5 kilograms and one hand grenade on January 26, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 26 
In the meantime, the results released so far including the postal votes by the Elections Department, shows incumbent President, Mahinda Rajapakse has received 1,319,980 or 59.47 percent and his contender, General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka has receive
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In the meantime, the results released so far including the postal votes by the Elections Department, shows incumbent President, Mahinda Rajapakse has received 1,319,980 or 59.47 percent and his contender, General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka has received 860,816 votes or 38.78 percent.
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January - 26 
Incumbent President Mahinda Rajapakse was elected as the sixth Executive President of the country by a massive majority of over 1.8 million votes on January 26, reports Daily News. He polled a total of 6,015,934 votes as against his closest rival Gen
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Incumbent President Mahinda Rajapakse was elected as the sixth Executive President of the country by a massive majority of over 1.8 million votes on January 26, reports Daily News. He polled a total of 6,015,934 votes as against his closest rival General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka of the New Democratic Front (NDF) who polled 4,173,185 votes. Rajapakse led in 17 out of 22 electoral Districts gaining 57.88 percent of the votes polled. This is a substantial ratio polled in a Presidential election in Sri Lanka. Sarath Fonseka led in five Districts, mostly in the North and East of the country.
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January - 26 
Polls started for the historic Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka at 7:00 a.m. (SST) on January 26 (today) amid heavy security, reports Colombo Page. The polls will close at 4:00 p.m. This is the first presidential election held after Sri Lankan Sta
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Polls started for the historic Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka at 7:00 a.m. (SST) on January 26 (today) amid heavy security, reports Colombo Page. The polls will close at 4:00 p.m. This is the first presidential election held after Sri Lankan State winning the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Over 14 million voters are eligible to vote at 11,098 polling centers across the island.
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January - 26 
Shortly after being declared as the winner, Rajapakse speaking to the media gathered at the Elections Secretariat in Rajagiriya declared that his victory was victory of the people. From now on, he would be the President of all those who voted for him
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Shortly after being declared as the winner, Rajapakse speaking to the media gathered at the Elections Secretariat in Rajagiriya declared that his victory was victory of the people. From now on, he would be the President of all those who voted for him and those who didn’t. He said it was a great victory especially after the war adding that all should get together to build the country.
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January - 26 
The election monitoring group Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) said that at the Manik Farm, 5354 registered voters did not get the opportunity to exercise their ballot as the election officials refused to accept the temporary identity car
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The election monitoring group Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) said that at the Manik Farm, 5354 registered voters did not get the opportunity to exercise their ballot as the election officials refused to accept the temporary identity cards carried by the voters for voting in the morning hours.
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January - 26 
The election monitors say the voting has been peaceful for the most past except for some minor incidents in the North. The voting ended at 4:00pm (SST) without any major incidents. This presidential election, the first held after defeat of the Libera
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The election monitors say the voting has been peaceful for the most past except for some minor incidents in the North. The voting ended at 4:00pm (SST) without any major incidents. This presidential election, the first held after defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May 2009 gave the opportunity for the people in the North and East to exercise their franchise freely. However, the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence reported some minor explosions in Jaffna with no injuries. These incidents were in addition to the hand grenade attack reported in the early morning on the residence of Sri Lanka Freedom Party coordinator of Uduppidi in Velvettithurai.
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January - 26 
The lack of sufficient transportation facilities for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to go to the polling centers was the major factor for the low voter turnout in the North, the monitoring groups said, reports Colombo Page.
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The lack of sufficient transportation facilities for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to go to the polling centers was the major factor for the low voter turnout in the North, the monitoring groups said, reports Colombo Page.
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January - 27 
A Station House Officer (SHO) of Ganderbal District, Irshad Ahmad Khan, escaped a bid on life in the Lar area of the District in the night of January 27 but a constable, Abdul Qayoom, was injured when the grenade hurled by militants at their vehicle
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A Station House Officer (SHO) of Ganderbal District, Irshad Ahmad Khan, escaped a bid on life in the Lar area of the District in the night of January 27 but a constable, Abdul Qayoom, was injured when the grenade hurled by militants at their vehicle missed the target and landed on the roadside, reports Daily Excelsior. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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January - 27 
A suspected CPI-Maoist cadre was killed by the Police in an encounter in the hilly terrain of Belpahari in West Midnapore District, reported The Telegraph. The Police claimed that he was from the same group that had killed a Policeman in the Barikul
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A suspected CPI-Maoist cadre was killed by the Police in an encounter in the hilly terrain of Belpahari in West Midnapore District, reported The Telegraph. The Police claimed that he was from the same group that had killed a Policeman in the Barikul area of Bankura District on January 25. Following a tip-off that the group had crossed over from Bankura, the Police rushed to the place. As 100 Policemen approached Talpakuria village at around 9am, the Maoists opened fire at them from the forest. “Over 250 rounds were fired in all and the Maoists retreated towards Laljal near the Jharkhand border,” said District Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Verma. Later, the dead body of a suspected Maoist was found along with four improvised explosive devices, a .303 rifle and 10 cartridges. Indian Express quoted the SP as saying,” Acting on intelligence input, we began operation at Talpukuria village in Belpahari at 8.30 am. A Maoist ‘commander’ was shot dead. We have his body. We also arrested 11 villagers, of which six are members of the Maoists squad. The rest are from the PCPA [People's Committee against Police Atrocities] who helped the Maoists.”
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January - 27 
According to Assam Tribune, two militants belonging to ‘28th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as David Doley alias Ganesh Kumbang of Dhemaji District and Biraj Sonowal alias Ajit Sonowal of Dhakuakhana were arreste
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According to Assam Tribune, two militants belonging to ‘28th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as David Doley alias Ganesh Kumbang of Dhemaji District and Biraj Sonowal alias Ajit Sonowal of Dhakuakhana were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) at Dhodang Chapari area under Pulibar Police Station of Jorhat District on January 27.
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January - 27 
Gananath Patra, advisor of the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) active in Koraput District, was arrested by Police from Vivekananda Marg in State capital Bhubaneswar on January 27, reported PTI. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector General of Police Sanjeev
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Gananath Patra, advisor of the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) active in Koraput District, was arrested by Police from Vivekananda Marg in State capital Bhubaneswar on January 27, reported PTI. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector General of Police Sanjeev Panda told IANS, “Patra was arrested for (his) Maoist link. There were more than two dozen criminal cases pending against him. This includes cases of murder, arson and rioting.” Patra, a former State secretary of Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist, is known for his movement against various industrial projects in the State including steel projects by Tata and South Korean steel major Posco. He spearheaded a movement against the proposed national missile test range by the defence ministry at Baliapal in Balasore District in the 1980s.
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January - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person and injured two others, including a woman, at Guhnandi village of Koira panchayat (village level local self Government institution) under Bodam Police Station of Patamda block
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person and injured two others, including a woman, at Guhnandi village of Koira panchayat (village level local self Government institution) under Bodam Police Station of Patamda block (administrative unit) in East Singhbhum District on January 27, reported Times of India. The dead Sagar Mahato (38) and the injured Bankimchandra Mahato, both members of the Gram Suraksha Samity (the newly floated anti-Naxal committee formed by the villagers), were on night duty when around 10-12 armed Maoists intercepted the duo and fired indiscriminately. Soon, Parmila, (40), a resident of Guhnandi village, was attacked by the Maoists when she came out on hearing screams.
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January - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) leader Ranjit Hembram in Bankura on January 27, reported Times of India. Police suspect Hembram, a Sarenga zonal committee member, was a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) leader Ranjit Hembram in Bankura on January 27, reported Times of India. Police suspect Hembram, a Sarenga zonal committee member, was abducted by Maoists in the evening of January 27and shot dead soon after. The Police recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of Hembram from Sarenga forest in Bankura on January 27. Two suspected Maoists have also been arrested.
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January - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set 19 vehicles ablaze including trucks and excavators in Dantewada District in the morning of January 27, reported ANI. All the four-wheeler vehicles were a part of a project of the National Mi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set 19 vehicles ablaze including trucks and excavators in Dantewada District in the morning of January 27, reported ANI. All the four-wheeler vehicles were a part of a project of the National Mineral Development Corporation in Kirandul area of the District.
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January - 27 
The Lamyanba Khuman group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP claimed responsibility for the January 24 setting ablaze of Airtel communication tower installed at the compound of Tekcham Dinamani Singh of Phubal Maning Leikai ward number
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The Lamyanba Khuman group belonging to Military Council faction of the KCP claimed responsibility for the January 24 setting ablaze of Airtel communication tower installed at the compound of Tekcham Dinamani Singh of Phubal Maning Leikai ward number 3 in Bishnupur District, according to Sangai Express.
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January - 27 
The Maoists set ablaze Chandabila gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) office and one Police outpost in the night of January 27.
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The Maoists set ablaze Chandabila gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) office and one Police outpost in the night of January 27.
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January - 27 
The Meghalaya Police arrested nine Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres, including an ‘area commander’ Alex Hahshah, during a search operation at Parmodan village in West Khasi Hills District on January 27, according to Shillong Time
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The Meghalaya Police arrested nine Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres, including an ‘area commander’ Alex Hahshah, during a search operation at Parmodan village in West Khasi Hills District on January 27, according to Shillong Times. "We had been looking for the area commander for the last six years," Superintendent of Police of West Khasi Hills District M. Kharkrang said. The group was planning to embark on an extortion spree. The report adds that in 2009 there were nearly 50 incidents in which the HNLC was involved and in all five persons were killed. Police sources said in 2009, 62 militants had been neutralized and of these, 48 were arrested, 10 surrendered and four were killed.
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January - 27 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) joined hands with Hurriyat Conference of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Dal Khalsa of Punjab, to put pressure on the Centre for an ‘early solution to the impasse in Nagaland, Jammu and Kas
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) joined hands with Hurriyat Conference of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Dal Khalsa of Punjab, to put pressure on the Centre for an ‘early solution to the impasse in Nagaland, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab’, according to Telegraph. Thuingaleng Muivah, ‘general secretary’ of the NSCN-IM, Syed Ali Shah Gilani, ‘chairman’ of Hurriyat Conference, and Kanwarpal Singh of Dal Khalsa in a joint statement appealed to the international community highlighting the ‘fundamental conflicts and contradictions’ in India. The report adds that the joint message was ‘endorsed’ by leading organisations based in the respective Diaspora communities.
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January - 27 
The shopkeepers and women vendors of Sawombung Bazar on January 27 held a sit-in-protest demonstration against the monetary demand made by the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). According to one shopkeeper, a monetary demand of INR
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The shopkeepers and women vendors of Sawombung Bazar on January 27 held a sit-in-protest demonstration against the monetary demand made by the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). According to one shopkeeper, a monetary demand of INR 1, 60,000 was placed by one person, identifying himself as Chingkheinganba, ‘secretary of Imphal East-I/II’ of the PREPAK, through phone calls made to the shopkeepers. The said amount was demanded as annual ‘tax’ of INR 80,000 each for the year 2009 and 2010 and they were given January 21 as the deadline for payment, he stated. The shopkeepers have closed their shops since January 21 in fear of any untoward incident and they are facing lots of hardship owing to such unbearable demands, he said.
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January - 27 
Two Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants, identified as Amar Singha alias Abhijit Singh of Darjeeling District and Indra Roy of Dhubri District, were arrested by the West Bengal Police near the West Bengal-Assam border on January 27, repo
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Two Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants, identified as Amar Singha alias Abhijit Singh of Darjeeling District and Indra Roy of Dhubri District, were arrested by the West Bengal Police near the West Bengal-Assam border on January 27, reports Telegraph. Five SIM cards of India and Nepal, a cellular phone and a letter written by Amar were recovered from their possession.
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January - 27 
12 Taliban militants were killed and three others injured in clashes between Salarzai laskhar (pro government Tribal militia) and militants in Chinnar village of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 27, according to
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12 Taliban militants were killed and three others injured in clashes between Salarzai laskhar (pro government Tribal militia) and militants in Chinnar village of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 27, according to Daily Times. The volunteers from the Salarzai lashkar, backed by Security Forces (SFs) were on their way to Mula Said and Chinnar areas when a group of armed militants attacked them. The SFs and members of the lashkar repulsed the attack killing 12 militants and injuring three. One trooper was killed in the attack.
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January - 27 
A roadside bomb explosion partially damaged an oil tanker at Lakpass, some 20 kilometres off Quetta, in Balochistan on January 27, reports Daily Times. The empty tanker was on its way to Karachi, and was targeted near Qadri Petrol Pump on the Quetta-
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A roadside bomb explosion partially damaged an oil tanker at Lakpass, some 20 kilometres off Quetta, in Balochistan on January 27, reports Daily Times. The empty tanker was on its way to Karachi, and was targeted near Qadri Petrol Pump on the Quetta-Mastung Road. Both the driver and the cleaner of the tanker survived the attack
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January - 27 
A tribal elder, Malik Saleh Khan, had a narrow escape when a roadside bomb went off in Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit)
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A tribal elder, Malik Saleh Khan, had a narrow escape when a roadside bomb went off in Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit)
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January - 27 
After several days of silence, rumours were once again circulating that chief of the banned militant group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Hakeemullah Mehsud had died of fatal injuries that he had sustained in a drone attack in Shaktoi village of So
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After several days of silence, rumours were once again circulating that chief of the banned militant group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Hakeemullah Mehsud had died of fatal injuries that he had sustained in a drone attack in Shaktoi village of South Waziristan on January 14. However, sources close to Hakeemullah Mehsud denied such reports and claimed he was in good health.
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January - 27 
Armed militants opened fire at a patrol Police vehicle in Mardan and killed the Station House Officer (SHO) and injured five constables in Mardan in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 27, reports Daily Times. The killed official has been
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Armed militants opened fire at a patrol Police vehicle in Mardan and killed the Station House Officer (SHO) and injured five constables in Mardan in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 27, reports Daily Times. The killed official has been identified as Umer Khayam. The vehicle was attacked during routine patrolling and the killers fled immediately after opening fire.
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January - 27 
Pakistani investigators on January 27 said that there is "sufficient incriminating evidence against" the seven arrested terrorists for their involvement in the Mumbai (India) terrorist strikes on November 26, 2008, reports Times of India. The Pakista
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Pakistani investigators on January 27 said that there is "sufficient incriminating evidence against" the seven arrested terrorists for their involvement in the Mumbai (India) terrorist strikes on November 26, 2008, reports Times of India. The Pakistan report presented to the court conducting the trial of seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, states that there is "sufficient incriminating evidence on record against those arrested for orchestrating the Mumbai attacks." Pakistani investigators in a report to an anti-terrorism court also corroborated the statement made by Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone gunman arrested during the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) report aired by Pakistan's Dawn News said there is enough evidence to prosecute all the seven accused, who are in custody. Among them is Hammad Amin Sadiq, who gave out funds and safe houses for the terrorists. Zakhiur Rehman Lakhvi has been named as the mastermind of the Mumbai terror attack. Abu-al-Qama, has been identified as the terrorists’ handler, who trained Kasab and the nine others who attacked Mumbai. Zarar Shah, has been named as the Lashkar's facilitator in the reports and is also an expert in computer networks. Reports identify Shahid Jamil Riaz as a crew member of one of the boats used by Kasab and gang to travel from Karachi to Indian waters. Jami Ahamd has been identified as the man who partially financed the Mumbai terror plot and Muhammad Younas Anjum has been named as the chief financer of the terror strikes. The report said: "The joint investigation team headed by the Director of the Special Investigation Group of the Federal Investigation Agency has scrutinised the entire evidence collected during the inquiry." It also collected evidence "during the investigation and has unanimously agreed that substantial incriminating evidence is available on the record directly connecting all the accused persons with the commission of the offence." The 61-page report, which was compiled by a team of experts led by FIA officials, was presented to the anti-terror court in Rawalpindi in July 2009. It contains the photographs of all the accused, including those who are still at large and have been declared "proclaimed offenders." Those who are still at large include crew members of the Al-Fauz and Hussaini, the two boats used by the ten terrorists who attacked India's financial hub. The report also contains a list of 150 documents and items of evidence, including proof and information provided by India. Investigators had also corroborated Kasab's statement about his family and his native village of Faridkot in Pakistan's Punjab province by collecting records from his school and local voters' list. The report concluded that all the accused should be convicted because there is sufficient incriminating evidence against them. Diplomatic sources said that the report made public by the news channel did not contain any information that was not included in the dossiers provided by Islamabad to New Delhi.
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January - 27 
Taliban militants killed a pro-government lashkar leader in Bajaur Agency. The body of Malik Manaris Khan, 47, was found in Salarzai town. He was abducted on January 25 along with two other tribesmen, Malik Ali Baz and Malik Muhammad Rehman. The form
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Taliban militants killed a pro-government lashkar leader in Bajaur Agency. The body of Malik Manaris Khan, 47, was found in Salarzai town. He was abducted on January 25 along with two other tribesmen, Malik Ali Baz and Malik Muhammad Rehman. The former is still held captive by the militants while the latter has been released.
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January - 27 
The political administration has warned tribal chieftains of a military operation if they do not take action against terrorists who have fled Mehsud areas of South Waziristan and have taken refuge in North Waziristan.
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The political administration has warned tribal chieftains of a military operation if they do not take action against terrorists who have fled Mehsud areas of South Waziristan and have taken refuge in North Waziristan.
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January - 27 
Three children were killed in a bomb explosion in Nanger Khani village of Dir District. “It was a timed device. Three children were killed on the spot. Apparently it is an act of terrorism. The terrorists want to create fear and terrify the residents
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Three children were killed in a bomb explosion in Nanger Khani village of Dir District. “It was a timed device. Three children were killed on the spot. Apparently it is an act of terrorism. The terrorists want to create fear and terrify the residents,” District Police Chief Rauf Khan was quoted saying.
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January - 27 
Around 15-16 cadres of the All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) - the student wing of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist)- attacked Nepali Congress affiliated Nepal Student Union (NSU) District memb
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Around 15-16 cadres of the All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) - the student wing of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist)- attacked Nepali Congress affiliated Nepal Student Union (NSU) District member Rajkumar Dangi at Narayani Salyani conference hall near Mahendra Multiple Campus in Dang on January 27, reports Kantipuronline. Dangi sustained severe injuries on his head in the attack.
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January - 27 
The Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) and Tharuhat Sangharsa Samiti (Tharuhat Struggle Committee) came together for a joint agitation against what they call the disintegration of Madhesh into two States, reports Nepal News. The Constituent Assembly (CA
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The Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) and Tharuhat Sangharsa Samiti (Tharuhat Struggle Committee) came together for a joint agitation against what they call the disintegration of Madhesh into two States, reports Nepal News. The Constituent Assembly (CA) committee on State restructuring in its draft report recommended for 14 States in federal Nepal where the Terai belt would be divided into two States - Madhesh and Tharuhat. The two ethnic groups were in past against each other - MJF for single province in Terai while the other against it. The MJF has hinted its flexibility for alternative name to the province if single province is guaranteed.
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January - 27 
A boy was injured as unidentified militants exploded bombs at Chandai village in Atghoria sub-district of Pabna District at about 8:00 (BST) on January 27, reports Daily Star.
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A boy was injured as unidentified militants exploded bombs at Chandai village in Atghoria sub-district of Pabna District at about 8:00 (BST) on January 27, reports Daily Star.
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January - 27 
Police in the night of January 27 arrested a cadre of 'Janajudhha' faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Pabna town and recovered firearms from his possession. The arrestee was identified as Md Altaf Hossain. Officer-in-charge (OC) o
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Police in the night of January 27 arrested a cadre of 'Janajudhha' faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Pabna town and recovered firearms from his possession. The arrestee was identified as Md Altaf Hossain. Officer-in-charge (OC) of Atatikula Police Station Md Sirajul Islam said Altaf is a cadre of 'Janajudhha' and accused in several cases.
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January - 27 
Issuing a statement the President's office said that he intends to build on the peace already achieved and move towards a full reconciliation program, to ensure that the country is respected around the world for justice and equality of rights, report
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Issuing a statement the President's office said that he intends to build on the peace already achieved and move towards a full reconciliation program, to ensure that the country is respected around the world for justice and equality of rights, reports Colombo Page. "In the period ahead, areas that were once populated by mines and characterized by fear, will be filled with crops, new skills, and characterized by hope," the President said in the statement. Rajapakse also urged everyone in the country to set aside their differences in religion, ethnicity, and politics and to join in the great task of nation building.
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January - 27 
The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon expressed relief on January 27 on the relatively peaceful conclusion to Sri Lanka's first post-war national election, reports Colombo Page. Addressing the media in New York, Ban Ki-moon sai
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The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon expressed relief on January 27 on the relatively peaceful conclusion to Sri Lanka's first post-war national election, reports Colombo Page. Addressing the media in New York, Ban Ki-moon said he realized that the election has been quite a hard-fought one. "I had been concerned at the level of violence during the campaign. I am relieved that the vote yesterday appears to have [been] relatively peaceful, despite some violence incidents," the UN Chief said in response to questions.
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January - 27 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in Vilpaththu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni recovered seven anti-personnel mines on January 27, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in Vilpaththu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni recovered seven anti-personnel mines on January 27, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 27 
Troops in the East engaged in a search and clear operation recovered two swords and one Hero Honda motor bike from Addalachchenei area on the same day.
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Troops in the East engaged in a search and clear operation recovered two swords and one Hero Honda motor bike from Addalachchenei area on the same day.
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January - 28 
A fear psychosis has gripped the managerial staff of nearly six tea estates located in the fringe areas of Chariduar reserve forest in Sonitpur District following constant harassment by militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic F
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A fear psychosis has gripped the managerial staff of nearly six tea estates located in the fringe areas of Chariduar reserve forest in Sonitpur District following constant harassment by militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), reports Telegraph. Dhekiajuli tea estate has witnessed at least two abductions in the past few months. A few more executives are said to be toying with the idea of resigning. Sources said that fear of the gun was forcing the staff to quit.
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January - 28 
A low-intensity explosion was triggered by suspected militants on the tracks between the Adivasi-dominated Sungajan area and Bokajan stations in Golaghat District on January 28, reports Telegraph. Explosion caused minor damage to a goods train passed
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A low-intensity explosion was triggered by suspected militants on the tracks between the Adivasi-dominated Sungajan area and Bokajan stations in Golaghat District on January 28, reports Telegraph. Explosion caused minor damage to a goods train passed by. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 28 
According to Business Standard, Chhattisgarh Government could consider changing the State's tendu patta (leaves of Diospyros melonoxylon) policy in a move to choke the income line of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The Maoists, have
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According to Business Standard, Chhattisgarh Government could consider changing the State's tendu patta (leaves of Diospyros melonoxylon) policy in a move to choke the income line of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The Maoists, have been amassing fund from the contractors. "The Chhattisgarh government is ready to change its tendu patta policy but the neighbouring states should also follow suit to enable a uniform policy in the Naxal-infested states," Chief Minister Raman Singh said.
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January - 28 
According to The Hindu, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has convened a two day meeting of Chief Ministers and key officials of four eastern States of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa and Bihar, hit by Left Wing Extremist activities. The meeting is s
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According to The Hindu, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has convened a two day meeting of Chief Ministers and key officials of four eastern States of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa and Bihar, hit by Left Wing Extremist activities. The meeting is scheduled to be held on February 9 at the Writer’s Buildings (the State Secretariat), West Bengal Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said.
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January - 28 
Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren met Union home minister P. Chidambaram on January 28 and ruled out any difference with the Centre on the issue of controlling Maoist violence and expressed his resolve in checking the menace. He said his Governmen
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Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren met Union home minister P. Chidambaram on January 28 and ruled out any difference with the Centre on the issue of controlling Maoist violence and expressed his resolve in checking the menace. He said his Government was not opposed to any offensive against Maoists. "We discussed developmental issues and the problem of Naxalism. We have been trying to control the menace (Naxalism) and will continue to do so," Soren said. Asked about the presence of central Security Forces to take on Naxalites in Jharkhand, he said: "There has been a decision from the Central Government on sending forces for ‘Operation Green Hunt'. We also have that force. We welcome them." Earlier, when Soren was sworn in as chief minister of Jharkhand for the third time, he had remarked that the proposed offensive against Maoists, which has been named Operation Green Hunt, would not be launched without the State Government's nod, added Times of India.
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January - 28 
Maharashtra home department has proposed compulsory two years’ services of the Government officials in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested areas, taking serious cognizance of their reluctant attitude to work there, reported DNA. "We
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Maharashtra home department has proposed compulsory two years’ services of the Government officials in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested areas, taking serious cognizance of their reluctant attitude to work there, reported DNA. "We have proposed to the chief minister that two years service there should be made compulsory for class I and II officials in the initial period," Home Minister R.R. Patil said. About 30 percent posts of the officials are vacant in Gadchiroli District and officials do not prefer going to the area due to security reasons. "Six Naxals surrendered to the police on the Republic Day and we hope that more would join them," Patil said. The Government would also recruit 2,300 Police Force especially for the security of the District, he added.
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January - 28 
Militants shot at and injured two persons, including an activist of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist), at Yaripora in Kulgam District of South Kashmir on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants shot at and injured two persons, including an activist of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist), at Yaripora in Kulgam District of South Kashmir on January 28, reports Daily Excelsior.
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January - 28 
Over 125 kilograms of Neogel-90 explosives were seized by a patrolling team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Police personnel from a truck, enroute to Itanagar, at Khelmati outpost of Lakhimpur District on January 28, reports PTI.
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Over 125 kilograms of Neogel-90 explosives were seized by a patrolling team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Police personnel from a truck, enroute to Itanagar, at Khelmati outpost of Lakhimpur District on January 28, reports PTI. The same explosive was used in the 2008 Jaipur blasts.
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January - 28 
Over two dozen armed Maoists fired several rounds in the Narasingh Ispat Limited (NIL) premises, a sponge iron company, at Chowka, around 40 kilometers from Jamshedpur in Saraikela-Kharswan District on January 28 sparking panic among the staff, repor
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Over two dozen armed Maoists fired several rounds in the Narasingh Ispat Limited (NIL) premises, a sponge iron company, at Chowka, around 40 kilometers from Jamshedpur in Saraikela-Kharswan District on January 28 sparking panic among the staff, reported DNA. The Maoists came in groups from different entry points in the night and attacked security guards and snatched at least six mobile phones of security guards and other employees. Confirming the incident, Chandil Sub Divisional Police Officer Mandan Mohan Lal said the Maoists were demanding that the owner of the company should fulfill all the demands of the local people. However, he did not elaborate on the demands. Lal added that the Maoists fired six to eight rounds in the air. The manager of the company Punit Gupta told PTI that the incident was a conspiracy hatched by the vested interest.
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January - 28 
Pakistan PM Yousaf Raza Gilani denied Indian accusations that his Government was dragging its feet on booking the prime accused of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, saying the alleged chief architect Hafiz Saeed was very much on trial and the court ha
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Pakistan PM Yousaf Raza Gilani denied Indian accusations that his Government was dragging its feet on booking the prime accused of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, saying the alleged chief architect Hafiz Saeed was very much on trial and the court had to decide when to order his arrest. But Gilani also reiterated that India was not giving it enough information to act against Saeed. Gilani said Pakistan's judiciary had to take a call on Saeed's arrest. "We need more evidence to (take) him to task," he told CNN-IBN in his first interview to Indian media after 26/11. The Pakistan PM maintained that his country wouldn't allow its soil to be used for terrorism. "We've given this assurance. We're fighting our own war on terror (and) face Mumbai like attacks on a daily basis." Gilani pledged to share credible information with India and sought reciprocation from New Delhi to prevent Mumbai-like attacks. "We're ready to share information with India. Let us start sharing more information and work together in the war on terror," he added. The Pakistan PM clarified his recent comments on Pakistan's inability to prevent another Mumbai-like attack, saying it was in reaction to some of the Indian leadership's comments. "Your leaders are saying that if there is any incident in future, there is no difference between state and non-state actors which isn't right," he said. The Pakistani PM also said India and Pakistan can't afford war and reiterated Islamabad's call for resumption of talks. Despite repeated rebuttals, Gilani claimed that he was convinced of India's role in fomenting trouble in Balochistan. "I'll share the evidence at an appropriate time."
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January - 28 
Police detained eight persons hailing from Shopian District of South Kashmir from Parimpora area of Srinagar while they were reportedly on their way to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) for receiving training in subversive activities. According to esti
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Police detained eight persons hailing from Shopian District of South Kashmir from Parimpora area of Srinagar while they were reportedly on their way to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) for receiving training in subversive activities. According to estimates of the various intelligence agencies, as many as 200 youth have ex-filtrated to PoK over the past one year for receiving training in handling of arms and ammunition.
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January - 28 
Reacting to Pakistani investigators admission of Lashkar-e-Tobia’s (LeT) role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on January 28 said that LeT operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi is only one of the 26/11 masterminds,
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Reacting to Pakistani investigators admission of Lashkar-e-Tobia’s (LeT) role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on January 28 said that LeT operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi is only one of the 26/11 masterminds, adding that there are other masterminds also, reported Times of India. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Chidambaram said, "Lakhvi is one of the masterminds. There are others. We know their names and we think Pakistan also knows their names. If they do not bring others to trial then I would have to conclude reluctantly and regrettably that they are still dragging their feet." Further, Home minister Chidambaram strongly refuted Pakistani Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Gilani's claim that there was insufficient evidence on Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed's links to 26/11, saying that even a "station officer can begin an investigation" on the basis of the information given to Pakistan. Speaking to Times of India, Chidambaram said fresh information had been given to Pakistan by the US apart from what had been gleaned from LeT gunman Ajmal Kasab. "What can I do if a government closes its eyes to the evidence," he said. Despite India's demand, no charges were pressed against JuD chief Hafiz Saeed. India has also asked Pakistan to identify state actors involved in 26/11, but Pakistan has not mentioned any role of state actors in its reports.
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January - 28 
Sending a strong message to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) the Union Government on January 28 said the anti-Naxal (Left-Wing Extremism) operations would stop only if the Naxalites abjure violence and decides to come to the negotiati
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Sending a strong message to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) the Union Government on January 28 said the anti-Naxal (Left-Wing Extremism) operations would stop only if the Naxalites abjure violence and decides to come to the negotiation table, reports Times of India. "If they (Naxals) wish to come for talks after abjuring violence, they are welcome. If there is no response to the offer, the anti-Naxal strategy, being formulated, will continue," Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram told reporters after his meeting with Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren. Referring to reports that Jharkhand had halted the anti-Naxal offensive, Chidambaram said: "He (Soren) told me that there is no change in policy of Jharkhand government and that he is on board with other chief ministers of Naxal-affected states on the strategy being worked out." The Home Minister defended Soren's decision to invite Maoists for talks saying, "He made the offer but got no response so far...I have also made an offer."
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January - 28 
The State Government took a major tendu patta policy decision in 2004. Instead of selling leaves stored in the go down, the Government decided to introduce forward trading which is selling the leaves in advance to the purchaser. To avoid damage in th
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The State Government took a major tendu patta policy decision in 2004. Instead of selling leaves stored in the go down, the Government decided to introduce forward trading which is selling the leaves in advance to the purchaser. To avoid damage in the store or during transportation from the red zone, the extremists were extorting huge money from the contractors. The money ran into crores of rupees and had been one of the major sources of income for the extremists.
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January - 28 
The Uttarakhand Government sounded a red alert across the State following intelligence reports of fresh terror threats to defence establishments and Dehradun-based Indian Military Academy, Times of India reports. Sources said a couple of days back, a
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The Uttarakhand Government sounded a red alert across the State following intelligence reports of fresh terror threats to defence establishments and Dehradun-based Indian Military Academy, Times of India reports. Sources said a couple of days back, an anonymous call was received by Security Force of Dehradun-based Army intelligence wing threatening terror strikes at all defence establishments across Uttarakhand and also Ambala Cantonment. Intelligence officers are trying to identity the caller and the place from where the call was made. Sources said Army has taken the threat seriously especially after the arrest of Abid Ali.
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January - 28 
Three militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) outfit, identified as Bairaham Mohan Tripura, Santosh Debbarma and Dharmjoy Reang, surrendered to Assam Riffles at Dolucherra camp in Dhalai District on January 28, reports PTI. They
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Three militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) outfit, identified as Bairaham Mohan Tripura, Santosh Debbarma and Dharmjoy Reang, surrendered to Assam Riffles at Dolucherra camp in Dhalai District on January 28, reports PTI. They deposited one 7.65-mm revolver and many live cartridges.
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January - 28 
Times of India added that the rewards announced to Policemen, including those in the strike force of C-60 commando unit, have not been paid for last four years. The total sum on this count which has piled up to INR 1.5 crore remains to be disbursed f
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Times of India added that the rewards announced to Policemen, including those in the strike force of C-60 commando unit, have not been paid for last four years. The total sum on this count which has piled up to INR 1.5 crore remains to be disbursed for want of funds. This matter came to the fore when a C-60 commando raised it before State Home Minister R. R. Patil, who is also guardian minister of Gadchiroli District.
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January - 28 
Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles neutralized a militant hideout and recovered 3 AK rifles, 5 grenades, 3 magazines, 40 rounds, 5 IED fuses, 2 detonators, 2 blankets and some CDs near the Line of Control (LoC) in Sabzian area in Poonch District.
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Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles neutralized a militant hideout and recovered 3 AK rifles, 5 grenades, 3 magazines, 40 rounds, 5 IED fuses, 2 detonators, 2 blankets and some CDs near the Line of Control (LoC) in Sabzian area in Poonch District.
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January - 28 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reviewed the security scenario in the State in a high level meeting with the officials of the Assam Government on January 28. Sources said that there have been some disturbing intelligence inputs about the situati
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reviewed the security scenario in the State in a high level meeting with the officials of the Assam Government on January 28. Sources said that there have been some disturbing intelligence inputs about the situation in the bordering areas and though, Black Widow (BW) group, surrendered weapons, the situation in the hill district remains a matter of concern. As the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-IM (NSCN-IM) is under cease-fire agreement with the Government of India, the activities of the militants of the group in North Cachar Hills have become a matter of serious concern and it was one of the key points of discussions in the meeting. The Government of India has taken serious note of a newly formed militant group United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA), which snatched weapons from the headquarters of an Assam Police battalion in Cachar in November, 2010. Sources added that the activities of the newly formed militant outfit were one of the issues discussed. In addition to these, the overall law and order situation was reviewed and the State Government was asked to make optimum utilization of the forces available as it might not be possible for the Centre to rush additional forces whenever required.
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January - 28 
A bomb explosion in a CD market injured six people and damaged 10 shops in Jand town of Attock District in Punjab on January 28, according to Daily Times. At around 8:30am, people in the CD market spotted a suspicious box, which exploded a short whil
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A bomb explosion in a CD market injured six people and damaged 10 shops in Jand town of Attock District in Punjab on January 28, according to Daily Times. At around 8:30am, people in the CD market spotted a suspicious box, which exploded a short while later. As a result, six people were injured.
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January - 28 
A Taliban militant surrendered to the Security Forces in Kalakot area of the province.
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A Taliban militant surrendered to the Security Forces in Kalakot area of the province.
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January - 28 
According to The Dawn, differences among militants in Bajaur Agency which have been simmering for some time have widened and one group is reported to have replaced local Taliban ‘chief’ Maulana Faqir Mohammad with Maulana Mohammad Jamal (Maulvi Dadul
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According to The Dawn, differences among militants in Bajaur Agency which have been simmering for some time have widened and one group is reported to have replaced local Taliban ‘chief’ Maulana Faqir Mohammad with Maulana Mohammad Jamal (Maulvi Dadullah). Tags
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January - 28 
At least two people – Shakir Ali and Shahbaz Ahmed – were injured after unidentified masked men – on a motorbike – hurled a hand grenade at a shop owned by a non-local in Noshki District.
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At least two people – Shakir Ali and Shahbaz Ahmed – were injured after unidentified masked men – on a motorbike – hurled a hand grenade at a shop owned by a non-local in Noshki District.
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January - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) killed nine militants and injured five others in a clash in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 28 according to The News. The militants attacked a SFs’ check p
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Security Forces (SFs) killed nine militants and injured five others in a clash in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 28 according to The News. The militants attacked a SFs’ check post in the mountainous Mulla Said area in Salarzai tehsil, 20 kilometres northeast of the agency headquarters Khar, with heavy weapons. Three SFs were injured in the attack. SFs repulsed the attack and in the ensuing gun battle, nine militants were killed and five others were injured. In addition, one soldier was killed while six others were injured in Bajaur Agency. The SFs also arrested 14 suspected militants from different parts of the Tribal Areas.
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January - 28 
SFs killed four Taliban militants in Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) in South Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. Also, in Jandola and Shakai sectors, the SFs seized huge caches of weapons.
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SFs killed four Taliban militants in Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) in South Waziristan Agency, reports Daily Times. Also, in Jandola and Shakai sectors, the SFs seized huge caches of weapons.
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January - 28 
Suspected militants blew up a bridge on a link road connecting Peshawar’s Badbher village in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) to Khyber Agency’s Bara town in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 28, reports Daily Times. The ex
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Suspected militants blew up a bridge on a link road connecting Peshawar’s Badbher village in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) to Khyber Agency’s Bara town in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 28, reports Daily Times. The explosion took place at around 1:30am, blowing up the bridge over the Frontier Road.
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January - 28 
Two persons were killed and another 20 others were injured when a bomb exploded in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan on January 28, reports Daily Times. District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Farid Ali Shah said the bomb had been attached to a motorcycl
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Two persons were killed and another 20 others were injured when a bomb exploded in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan on January 28, reports Daily Times. District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Farid Ali Shah said the bomb had been attached to a motorcycle parked by the roadside in Sohabatpur area of Jaffarabad.
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January - 28 
Two Punjabi settlers were shot dead in separate incidents in Khuzdar and Labela Districts. According to Khuzdar Police, 38-year-old Dr Fahim Sajid – originally from Multan District was shot dead by a man disguised as a patient at Sajid’s private clin
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Two Punjabi settlers were shot dead in separate incidents in Khuzdar and Labela Districts. According to Khuzdar Police, 38-year-old Dr Fahim Sajid – originally from Multan District was shot dead by a man disguised as a patient at Sajid’s private clinic. Another Punjabi settler Abdul Haq was killed in Hub area of Lasbela District. Officials said unidentified men opened fire at the shopkeeper who died on the spot. No group has claimed responsibility for the killings yet.
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January - 28 
Unidentified attackers attacked three trucks carrying NATO supplies to Kandahar, injuring three people on the Hub River Road, in Karachi on January 28, reports Daily Times. The incident occurred near Dalda Morr in SITE-B police station limits when th
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Unidentified attackers attacked three trucks carrying NATO supplies to Kandahar, injuring three people on the Hub River Road, in Karachi on January 28, reports Daily Times. The incident occurred near Dalda Morr in SITE-B police station limits when the attackers, riding a motorcycle, threw a grenade at the vehicles and then resorted to firing at the trailers.
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January - 28 
Kantipuronline reports that two People's Liberation Army (PLA) first division section commanders, Raju Magar alias Sambeg and Suman Luitel alias Bikash, were arrested along with weapons and explosive materials from Itahari in Sunsari District on Janu
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Kantipuronline reports that two People's Liberation Army (PLA) first division section commanders, Raju Magar alias Sambeg and Suman Luitel alias Bikash, were arrested along with weapons and explosive materials from Itahari in Sunsari District on January 28 while they were trying to collect ransom from Dharan-based businessman Nabin Raj Bhandari. Police recovered one set of hand grenade, a set of pistol, two sets of mobile sets and NR 14,800 from the PLA men. Amongst them, Magar was rendered disqualified by United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) during the verification in 2007 while Luitel was an UN-verified combatant.
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January - 28 
The Parliament passed the seventh amendment bill to the interim constitution by a two-third majority on January 28 enabling president, vice president, Prime Minister and ministers to take oath of office and secrecy in their mother tongues, reports Ne
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The Parliament passed the seventh amendment bill to the interim constitution by a two-third majority on January 28 enabling president, vice president, Prime Minister and ministers to take oath of office and secrecy in their mother tongues, reports Nepal News. The Parliament also passed a resolution to reinstate defunct vice president Parmanand Jha.
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January - 28 
A court in Rajshahi District sentenced two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to death on January 28 for killing Rajshahi University teacher Muhammad Yunus in 2005, reports Daily Star. Besides sentencing them to death, Rajshahi Speedy Tr
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A court in Rajshahi District sentenced two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to death on January 28 for killing Rajshahi University teacher Muhammad Yunus in 2005, reports Daily Star. Besides sentencing them to death, Rajshahi Speedy Trial Tribunal fined them each BNR 5000.
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January - 28 
Colombo Page, reporting the incident adds that Sri Lankan defence authorities say an LTTE leader living abroad has been arrested and brought to Colombo. The cadre was arrested on the information provided by the LTTE arms procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan
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Colombo Page, reporting the incident adds that Sri Lankan defence authorities say an LTTE leader living abroad has been arrested and brought to Colombo. The cadre was arrested on the information provided by the LTTE arms procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan who was arrested in August 2009.
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January - 28 
On information received by Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), troops in the Moraweva area of Wanni recovered one T-56 weapon, 287 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 16 hand grenades, eight electronic detonators, one I-com set, five anti-personnel mines, one claymor
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On information received by Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), troops in the Moraweva area of Wanni recovered one T-56 weapon, 287 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 16 hand grenades, eight electronic detonators, one I-com set, five anti-personnel mines, one claymore mine stand, one remote control device, one Light Machine Gun ammunition drum and 2-metres length wire on January 28, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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January - 28 
The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) on January 28 arrested a top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, identified as Shantha Kumar Rajan, in Colombo, reports Daily News. He was reportedly a close associate of slain LTTE chief Velupill
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The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) on January 28 arrested a top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, identified as Shantha Kumar Rajan, in Colombo, reports Daily News. He was reportedly a close associate of slain LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and LTTE deputy leader Veerakathy Manivannam aka Castro and was at large for a couple of years. He was also involved in procurements for the LTTE for the last 10 years and was a trained LTTE cadre, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) TID N. Wakishta said. Rajan was active in procurement for the LTTE traveling under a forged passport. He was wanted by the TID and Interpol. Sivakumar was also connected with the explosive laden vehicle found at the Sama Viharaya at Kotahena in 1996. The search for LTTE operatives and important cadres overseas has not been stopped as they were active in other countries. The TID and the Defence Ministry is continuing the search for them and we have not stopped our operations, the DIG added.
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January - 28 
Troops recovered nineteen 60-mm mortar bombs, 576 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 12.7 anti-aircraft ammunition, one claymore mine firing device, and two anti-personnel mines from the general areas of Palampiddi and Mulleyaveli in Wanni on the same da
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Troops recovered nineteen 60-mm mortar bombs, 576 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 12.7 anti-aircraft ammunition, one claymore mine firing device, and two anti-personnel mines from the general areas of Palampiddi and Mulleyaveli in Wanni on the same day.
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January - 29 
According to Indian Express, a Central reserved Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-triggered pressure bomb blast at Ettegata village on Injaram-Bheji road in the Dantewada District on January 29.
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According to Indian Express, a Central reserved Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-triggered pressure bomb blast at Ettegata village on Injaram-Bheji road in the Dantewada District on January 29. Inspector S. Ramachandran Nair from Kerala was injured when a pressure bomb planted by Maoists went off as CRPF personnel were combing the area. The trooper succumbed to his injuries later.
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January - 29 
Daily Excelsior reports that a militant was detained under Public Safety Act (PSA) for a period of two years in Udhampur District on January 29 after the District Magistrate issued detention warrant on basis of a dossier prepared by District Police.
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Daily Excelsior reports that a militant was detained under Public Safety Act (PSA) for a period of two years in Udhampur District on January 29 after the District Magistrate issued detention warrant on basis of a dossier prepared by District Police.
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January - 29 
Head Constable Ajay Bhagat of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force was injured in a gun battle with the Maoists near Karkeli in Bijapur District.
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Head Constable Ajay Bhagat of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force was injured in a gun battle with the Maoists near Karkeli in Bijapur District.
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January - 29 
IANS reports that the pro-talk faction of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on January 29 announced it would participate in upcoming council elections in Assam. “We might not put up candidates on our own, but would support can
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IANS reports that the pro-talk faction of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on January 29 announced it would participate in upcoming council elections in Assam. “We might not put up candidates on our own, but would support candidates or political parties that advocate our cause for separate Bodoland,” said Gobinda Basumatary, ‘general secretary’ of the pro-talk NDFB faction.
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January - 29 
PTI reports that two personnel of 11 Rashtriya Rifles were killed in a gun battle with militants that started during a search operation in the Sondar forest belt in Taksham area of Kishtwar District early on January 29 (today). A senior army official
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PTI reports that two personnel of 11 Rashtriya Rifles were killed in a gun battle with militants that started during a search operation in the Sondar forest belt in Taksham area of Kishtwar District early on January 29 (today). A senior army official said three militants are in the troop cordon.
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January - 29 
State Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said only Lalgarh is of concern at the moment, reported Times of India on January 30. Asked if the Government was worried about the political clashes, he said: "Some problems are there, but over the past few weeks, t
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State Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said only Lalgarh is of concern at the moment, reported Times of India on January 30. Asked if the Government was worried about the political clashes, he said: "Some problems are there, but over the past few weeks, there haven't been many such incidents. Other than Lalgarh, nothing is of concern," Sen said.
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January - 29 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) cadre at Salboni in the West Midnapore District in the night of January 29 while injuring two others, The Hindu reports. According t
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) cadre at Salboni in the West Midnapore District in the night of January 29 while injuring two others, The Hindu reports. According to the Superintendent of Police, three armed Maoists arrived at a primary school in Dhanshol village and asked for Shibu Mahato who is a CPI-Marxist supporter. “When the villagers refused to hand over Mr. Mahato, the assailants started firing indiscriminately,” he added.
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January - 29 
The Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) accepted the Jharkhand Government's offer to come to the negotiating table on January 29, reported Times of India. Holding a rare press conference at Sherghati, Bihar-Jharkhand North Chhattisgarh Spec
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The Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) accepted the Jharkhand Government's offer to come to the negotiating table on January 29, reported Times of India. Holding a rare press conference at Sherghati, Bihar-Jharkhand North Chhattisgarh Special Area Committee of CPI-Maoist spokesperson Gopal while welcoming the Jharkhand Government's offer, expressed doubt over its sincerity. "Whether he (Soren) will be able to resist the pressure of the Central government and his coalition partner BJP to continue war on his own people (read Maoists) is doubtful," he said. "If Soren's proposal is sincere, the government must make the atmosphere conducive for talks. If government wants to hold us on gun point and then negotiate, there is no possibility of negotiations," he said. Putting forth an eight-point 'wish list', the CPI-Maoist spokesman said the list included immediate end to proposed war on its own people and "de-paramilitarisation" of Jharkhand's rural parts. Gopal said all political prisoners, including Central committee leaders — Sushil Roy, Amitabh Bagchi, Mohit and women leader Shila — must be released unconditionally. He also demanded lifting the ban on the outfit and punishment for the police and intelligence officers responsible for "fake encounters".
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January - 29 
The Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set a passenger bus, which was bound for Rinthada in Visakhapatnam District, ablaze on January 29, reported The Hindu. According to the Police sources, Maoists stopped the bus bound for Rinthad
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The Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set a passenger bus, which was bound for Rinthada in Visakhapatnam District, ablaze on January 29, reported The Hindu. According to the Police sources, Maoists stopped the bus bound for Rinthada. After making the passengers alight, the Maoists set the bus ablaze. Before leaving they also set ablaze a shop. The incident occurred at around 7pm.
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January - 29 
The Hindu quoted Inspector General of Police (Ranchi Zone) Rezi Dungdung as saying a major anti-Maoist operation will be launched in Palamau, Latehar, Garwah and Lohardaga Districts of Jharkhand. “Operations against Naxalites are already on, and now
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The Hindu quoted Inspector General of Police (Ranchi Zone) Rezi Dungdung as saying a major anti-Maoist operation will be launched in Palamau, Latehar, Garwah and Lohardaga Districts of Jharkhand. “Operations against Naxalites are already on, and now the operations will be conducted in a major way,” he said a news conference on January 29. The operations would be carried out on the basis of intelligence inputs, he added. Jharkhand Director General of Police Niaz Ahmed had earlier said the Security Forces were preparing for a major anti-Maoist operation in the State.
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January - 29 
The Hindu reported that the dead body of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leader Thomas Munda, who was abducted on January 25 by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a raid at Steel authority of India Limited (SAIL)-
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The Hindu reported that the dead body of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leader Thomas Munda, who was abducted on January 25 by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a raid at Steel authority of India Limited (SAIL)-owned Kalta mines in Sundergarh District, was found in the Renjeda forest in the District on January 29, Police said. The Maoists also left behind a poster, claiming that Munda was sentenced to death by a kangaroo court (‘people’s court’), as he was a “police informer”, added The Telegraph. "The body was confirmed to be of Munda," Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Bonai Sundershan Sethi said.
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January - 29 
The Police raided a Maoist hideout in the forests near Hatkara village in Kanker District in the early morning of January 29 and arrested a woman Maoist leader Renu Mandavi.
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The Police raided a Maoist hideout in the forests near Hatkara village in Kanker District in the early morning of January 29 and arrested a woman Maoist leader Renu Mandavi.
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January - 29 
The State Government cleared INR 27 crore for the combat force on January 28, but more is required, officials said. The State is sending recruits for this new unit to Orissa and Punjab for commando training. Three companies have already been sent to
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The State Government cleared INR 27 crore for the combat force on January 28, but more is required, officials said. The State is sending recruits for this new unit to Orissa and Punjab for commando training. Three companies have already been sent to the Punjab Police commando school at Bahadurpur for a three-month course. "Some more will be sent to the Special Operation Group's training centre at Bhubaneswar," an official said.
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January - 29 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa has said that a decision on a dialogue with the Government would be taken soon, with leaders of the outfit in prison holding marathon discussions on the issue, according to Telegraph
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa has said that a decision on a dialogue with the Government would be taken soon, with leaders of the outfit in prison holding marathon discussions on the issue, according to Telegraph. Mrinal Hazarika, ‘commander’ of 28th battalion’ of the outfit said, “Both sides should not impose any precondition as it may create hurdles in holding dialogue. The agenda for the talks can be finalised at the negotiating table.” He also appealed to the Government to release the jailed central ULFA leaders to facilitate early talks. “We want Paresh Barua also to join the peace process but one can’t wait for him endlessly. Dialogue must start even if Barua refuses to be a part of the peace process,” he added. “Greater autonomy for Assam will solve the problems. It will function like a federating unit where all indigenous groups will have political roles to play,” he further added.
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January - 29 
Fighter jets bombarded a Taliban hideout in the town of Sewai in the Mamoond tehsil (revenue unit) killing 10 terrorists and injuring 15 others.
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Fighter jets bombarded a Taliban hideout in the town of Sewai in the Mamoond tehsil (revenue unit) killing 10 terrorists and injuring 15 others.
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January - 29 
Five suspected militants were killed and four others sustained injuries in a drone attack in Dattakhel area of North Waziristan, according to The News.
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Five suspected militants were killed and four others sustained injuries in a drone attack in Dattakhel area of North Waziristan, according to The News.
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January - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 24 Taliban militants in air strikes and clashes in Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 29, reports Daily Times. In one incident, the fighting erupted when militants attacked a check post
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 24 Taliban militants in air strikes and clashes in Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 29, reports Daily Times. In one incident, the fighting erupted when militants attacked a check post manned by the Frontier Corps and members of an anti-Taliban militia in the Chinar town. Troops retaliated and killed 14 militants. A paramilitary soldier was also killed and three others were wounded in the clash.
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January - 29 
Taliban militants on January 29 gave brothels in Pakistan's Northern Attock District in Punjab five days till February 2 to shut down or face bombardment, reports IANS. The warning was contained in letters that were distributed in different areas of
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Taliban militants on January 29 gave brothels in Pakistan's Northern Attock District in Punjab five days till February 2 to shut down or face bombardment, reports IANS. The warning was contained in letters that were distributed in different areas of the District. The militants also alleged that the Police were taking hefty bribes from brothel owners and warned Police personnel against taking these bribes under the threat of dire consequences.
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January - 29 
Unidentified assailants opened fire on pilgrims, killing three Shias and injuring seven others, in a sectarian attack in Quetta in Balochistan, on January 29, reports Daily Times. Four people riding two motorbikes sprayed bullets on the pilgrims when
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Unidentified assailants opened fire on pilgrims, killing three Shias and injuring seven others, in a sectarian attack in Quetta in Balochistan, on January 29, reports Daily Times. Four people riding two motorbikes sprayed bullets on the pilgrims when their bus stopped near a restaurant on the outskirts of the city. Three people, including a woman, were killed and six others wounded in the attack.
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January - 29 
A patrol team of the Armed Police Force (APF) arrested three persons affiliated to different underground armed groups operating in the Terai region on January 29 (today) while they were going towards Samanpur in Rautahat District from Sarlahi Distric
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A patrol team of the Armed Police Force (APF) arrested three persons affiliated to different underground armed groups operating in the Terai region on January 29 (today) while they were going towards Samanpur in Rautahat District from Sarlahi District.
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January - 29 
Central committee member of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Former Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said at a press meet in Narayangarh on January 29 that the party is in need to form an armed youth squad, reports Kantipuronline.
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Central committee member of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Former Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said at a press meet in Narayangarh on January 29 that the party is in need to form an armed youth squad, reports Kantipuronline.
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January - 29 
Kathmandu Post reports that cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) searched a bus reserved by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) activists till Jhagajholi Ratamata Village Development committee (VDC), where the region
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Kathmandu Post reports that cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) searched a bus reserved by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) activists till Jhagajholi Ratamata Village Development committee (VDC), where the regional convention of the party’s Sindhuli Constituency-3 was to be held and detained four activists of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), including the party’s central committee member Keshav Devkota, along with arms on January 29. The CPN-UML activists were detained for about three hours before being handed them over to the Police in the presence of media persons. YCL cadres also submitted an M-9 pistol, two swords and six iron rods seized from the CPN-UML activists. Meanwhile, the high-level political mechanism formed a committee on January 30 (today) to probe the incident, adds Nepal News.
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January - 29 
Kushtia Police arrested an operative of the Gono Bahini, identified as Billal Hossain, from the campus of Islamic University on January 29 and recovered three bullets and three bombs from his possession, reports Daily Star.
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Kushtia Police arrested an operative of the Gono Bahini, identified as Billal Hossain, from the campus of Islamic University on January 29 and recovered three bullets and three bombs from his possession, reports Daily Star.
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January - 30 
A deserter of the India Reserve Battalion, identified as Mohammed Abjal Ali Shah (23), was shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter with suspected militants at Keirao Bitra under Porompat Police Station on January 30. Abjal Sh
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A deserter of the India Reserve Battalion, identified as Mohammed Abjal Ali Shah (23), was shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter with suspected militants at Keirao Bitra under Porompat Police Station on January 30. Abjal Shah had managed to decamp with him his service weapon, an LMG along with 6 magazines containing l80 ammunition from high security zone at Babupara area in Imphal on January 29.
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A gun battle between two militants and Security Forces in the Sopore town of Baramulla District which erupted in the evening of January 30 ended in the morning of January 31 (today), prompting the Police to launch a search for militants who could hav
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A gun battle between two militants and Security Forces in the Sopore town of Baramulla District which erupted in the evening of January 30 ended in the morning of January 31 (today), prompting the Police to launch a search for militants who could have died during the encounter, according to Times of India. "We are searching the bodies of the militants," Superintendent of Police Sopore Altaf Ahmad Khan told PTI. Police said troops in the evening of January 30 had surrounded a house in Sopore following a tip-off on the presence of militants. The gun battle erupted when Police was fired upon by the two militants who had taken shelter in a house at Khanday Filling Station near Sopore bus stand. "The militants started indiscriminate automatic gunfire at the surrounding security men. The house has been completely marked off to ensure the militants are unable to escape under the cover of darkness in the area," a senior Police officer said.
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January - 30 
A self-styled ‘commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit, identified as Basharat, who was holed up in an encounter with Security Forces in Baramulla District of Kashmir valley that had started in the evening of January 30 reportedly managed
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A self-styled ‘commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit, identified as Basharat, who was holed up in an encounter with Security Forces in Baramulla District of Kashmir valley that had started in the evening of January 30 reportedly managed to escape from the incident site by taking advantage of the darkness.
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January - 30 
Johan Munda, a contract worker from Banke village in Sundergarh District, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 30, 2010, reported Indian Express. "He was abducted by Maoists when he was on his way to a chur
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Johan Munda, a contract worker from Banke village in Sundergarh District, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 30, 2010, reported Indian Express. "He was abducted by Maoists when he was on his way to a church Friday [January 29]. He was killed and his body was recovered Saturday [January 30]," a Police officer said.
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January - 30 
A suicide bomber killed 16 people, including 14 civilians and two Police officers, and wounded 20 others at a police check point in the Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 30, said local Government official Bakhat P
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A suicide bomber killed 16 people, including 14 civilians and two Police officers, and wounded 20 others at a police check point in the Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 30, said local Government official Bakhat Pacha, reported The Hindu. The attacker, on foot, struck a market area in the region’s main town, Khar, he added.
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January - 30 
In the Agency, suspected US missiles killed nine alleged militants, officials said. Overnight on January 30, three suspected US missiles hit a compound and a bunker in the Mohammad Khel area of North Waziristan Agency, part of a surge of the drone-fi
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In the Agency, suspected US missiles killed nine alleged militants, officials said. Overnight on January 30, three suspected US missiles hit a compound and a bunker in the Mohammad Khel area of North Waziristan Agency, part of a surge of the drone-fired strikes, said intelligence officials. Two missiles attack hit the compound being used by the militants, killing seven of them, the intelligence officials added. The third killed two more insurgents in the bunker, they said.
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January - 30 
NC acting President Sushil Koirala on January 30 (today) said that the Maoist combatants can not be integrated in the Nepal Army (NA).
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NC acting President Sushil Koirala on January 30 (today) said that the Maoist combatants can not be integrated in the Nepal Army (NA).
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January - 30 
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6) recovered four powerful bombs, one revolver and a magazine in the night of January 30 from the residence of Hatkata Khaleque of Rajapur village under Rupsha sub-district in Khulna District, reports Daily Star
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Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6) recovered four powerful bombs, one revolver and a magazine in the night of January 30 from the residence of Hatkata Khaleque of Rajapur village under Rupsha sub-district in Khulna District, reports Daily Star.
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January - 31 
10 Police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, were injured during an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Purulia District on January 31, reported The Hindu. Ac
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10 Police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, were injured during an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Purulia District on January 31, reported The Hindu. According to the Police, SFs were conducting combing operations in forests near Kumbra village in Bandwan Police Station area when they encountered People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) supporters and Maoists who were conducting a meeting. The Maoists allegedly opened fire at the SFs behind the cover of women supporters. The SFs returned fire and tried to disperse the crowd firing tear-gas shells. There were reports that some Maoists and villagers were also injured in the incident. PTI added that three Maoists were injured. According to Times of India, 24 villagers were arrested for the violence, said the Superintendent of Police Rajesh Yadav.
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January - 31 
A cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Laishram Rakesh alias Bimol Singh (33), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou near Don Bosco School on January 31. On
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A cadre of the Military Council faction of the KCP, identified as Laishram Rakesh alias Bimol Singh (33), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou near Don Bosco School on January 31. One demand letter, signed by Lamyanba Khuman ‘commander in chief’ of the outfit, was recovered from his possession.
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January - 31 
According to Daily Excelsior, a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including 11 kilograms of RDX was recovered on January 31 as the Security Forces neutralised three militant hideouts at Bawan Yamrad forest area of Handwara in the Kupwara District.
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According to Daily Excelsior, a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including 11 kilograms of RDX was recovered on January 31 as the Security Forces neutralised three militant hideouts at Bawan Yamrad forest area of Handwara in the Kupwara District. The other recoveries include 10 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED), nine IED fuses, one anti-tank mine, four detonators and 20 meters of corded wire one green shell, seven Chinese grenades, 12 other grenades, 23 UBGL shells, 18 AK magazines, 570 AK rounds, one 12-bore rifle, 103 pika rounds, two binoculars and three radio sets.
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January - 31 
According to Indian Express, the interrogation of top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideologue Kobad Ghandy, arrested on September 20 from Bhikaji Kama Place in New Delhi and currently in custody of Delhi Police’s Special Cell, has reve
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According to Indian Express, the interrogation of top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideologue Kobad Ghandy, arrested on September 20 from Bhikaji Kama Place in New Delhi and currently in custody of Delhi Police’s Special Cell, has revealed the close ties the Maoist leadership has developed with their counterparts in Nepal. PTI added that a CD allegedly recovered from Kobad Ghandy in September purportedly showed that the arrested Maoist leader visited Nepal and attended meetings with Left Wing Extremists in Nepal, Police said on January 31.
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January - 31 
According to The Outlook, the decomposed dead body of Maruti Wagare, a trooper of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) missing since January 23 was found from a sack on January 31 near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District, Police said. His autom
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According to The Outlook, the decomposed dead body of Maruti Wagare, a trooper of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) missing since January 23 was found from a sack on January 31 near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District, Police said. His automatic rifle was found near the dead body dumped in a bush at Salbani.
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January - 31 
Another PREPAK cadre, Thangjam Topendro Singh (31), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Pallel bazaar area. Two live ammunitions of AK rifle were also recovered from his possession.
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Another PREPAK cadre, Thangjam Topendro Singh (31), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Pallel bazaar area. Two live ammunitions of AK rifle were also recovered from his possession.
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January - 31 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi rejected the demand for a separate Bodoland State on January 31, reports Sentinel. Instead he advocated the need for a greater Assamese society where people of all communities can live together. He said, “I would say
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi rejected the demand for a separate Bodoland State on January 31, reports Sentinel. Instead he advocated the need for a greater Assamese society where people of all communities can live together. He said, “I would say we should live together instead of trying to further fragment the State. Genuine grievances and demands of the Bodo people could be resolved through discussions.”
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January - 31 
PTI reports that with Maoists are changing their strategy and increasing violence. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Special Director General and commander of the anti-Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) task force Vijay Raman said in New Delhi on Janu
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PTI reports that with Maoists are changing their strategy and increasing violence. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Special Director General and commander of the anti-Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) task force Vijay Raman said in New Delhi on January 31 that the Security Forces are in an "operation mode". Asked about possible talks with the Naxals, he said, "I am not aware of it. As far as we are concerned, we are on the ops (operation) mode."
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January - 31 
The Government said its long-term aim in Jammu and Kashmir was to entrust the responsibility of law and order to local Police and bring normalcy there. "As far as policy is concerned, we are very clear. Our ultimate aim is to bring normalcy in Kashmi
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The Government said its long-term aim in Jammu and Kashmir was to entrust the responsibility of law and order to local Police and bring normalcy there. "As far as policy is concerned, we are very clear. Our ultimate aim is to bring normalcy in Kashmir and entrust law and order to Kashmir police itself. The Army can safely safeguard the border. That is our long-term aim," Defence Minister A. K. Antony said.
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January - 31 
Three People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou Pathar Bazaar area on January 31, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identifi
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Three People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Phayeng Khunou Pathar Bazaar area on January 31, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Khuraijam Bobby Singh alias B.K. alias Ito (30), Ngongmaithem Angouba alias Karnajit Singh (23) and Ahongshangbam Gulapi Khuman (28). Four live rounds of 9-mm ammunitions and two cellular phones were recovered from their possession. Boby disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2008 under one Irei of the General Secretary faction of the PREPAK and got basic training at Moreh in Chandel District and he was also earlier arrested by the Police and rejoined the outfit under Sana alias Loya of the ‘finance section’ of the outfit. They were asked for extortion of money and serve demand letters from Oil pumps
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January - 31 
Two suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were shot dead by the Thoubal District Police during an encounter at Langmeithel Mamang Leikai area on January 31, reports Imphal Free Press. An AK series Rifle, two AK magazines, one lethode gun, o
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Two suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were shot dead by the Thoubal District Police during an encounter at Langmeithel Mamang Leikai area on January 31, reports Imphal Free Press. An AK series Rifle, two AK magazines, one lethode gun, one broken RT set being hit by bullet, 21 live ammunitions of AK rifle, two live lethode bomb shells, one empty case lethode bomb, 15 cases of AK ammunitions and two leather wallets with INR 560 were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 31 
Unidentified militants abducted an employee of Sangai Express from Keikhu Mamang Leikai on January 31.
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Unidentified militants abducted an employee of Sangai Express from Keikhu Mamang Leikai on January 31.
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January - 31 
Unidentified militants opened fire on the residence of a doctor, Nilachandra, at Khwairakpam Leikai Sega road in Imphal West District on January 31, according to a delayed report. Imphal Free Press reports that Nilachandra’s wife K. Sobita said that
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Unidentified militants opened fire on the residence of a doctor, Nilachandra, at Khwairakpam Leikai Sega road in Imphal West District on January 31, according to a delayed report. Imphal Free Press reports that Nilachandra’s wife K. Sobita said that their residential goods including a car were set ablaze by militants during an earlier attack in November 2009.
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January - 31 
With an increase in attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has adopted two villages in Chhattisgarh, reported ANI on January 31. The 81st battalion of the CRPF has been deployed in Jakba a
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With an increase in attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has adopted two villages in Chhattisgarh, reported ANI on January 31. The 81st battalion of the CRPF has been deployed in Jakba and Lokhandi villages. "CRPF has started two types of operations. The first one is Operation Green Hunt which is to arrest Maoists by raiding certain areas, and the second is, to adopt villages which are often affected by Maoist attacks," said Subhas Khunte, Commandant of the Battalion. He added that the adoption of villages is to get rid off the Maoists and more villages would be adopted in due course.
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January - 31 
Nine Taliban militants were killed when fighter jets bombed Taliban hideouts in Swoi and Damadola areas of Mamoond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 31, according to Daily Times. Security
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Nine Taliban militants were killed when fighter jets bombed Taliban hideouts in Swoi and Damadola areas of Mamoond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 31, according to Daily Times. Security Forces (SFs) captured Swoi, a stronghold of the Taliban, using heavy artillery in the operation. “Fighter jets and helicopter gunships are bombing and shelling Taliban hideouts and bases in Mamoond and Salarzai,” the AFP quoted administrative official Jameel Khan as saying. “Ground troops are also taking part in this offensive,” he further added.
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January - 31 
The SFs arrested five suspects from Khajuri and Mir Ali areas during the Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation).
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The SFs arrested five suspects from Khajuri and Mir Ali areas during the Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation).
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January - 31 
The state-owned PTV channel on January 31 reported that Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakeemullah Mehsud died a few days ago, while some private channels also claimed that he was buried in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas
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The state-owned PTV channel on January 31 reported that Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakeemullah Mehsud died a few days ago, while some private channels also claimed that he was buried in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) three days back, according to Daily Times. Sources said a doctor had been abducted from Hangu for providing treatment to the TTP chief, believed to have been injured in a US drone strike on January 14, 2010 in Shaktoi area of North Waziristan. Sources added he was later shifted to Mamuzai area of Orakzai due to more strikes in the area. Waliur Rehman and Qari Hussain are being considered as replacement for Hakeemullah, the sources added further. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Rehman Malik told a private television channel that the Government was trying to verify the report. “We have been hearing this news for so many days from various sources, but we have no verifiable information to confirm his death. The local elders and local population are saying that he has been buried,” he added. Further, the Army said it was investigating reports of Hakeemullah’s death. “We have these reports coming to us,” Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said, adding, “We are investigating whether they are true.”
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January - 31 
The TTP Orakzai Agency chief Malik Noor Jamal said that the reports of Hakeemullah Mehsud’s death and his subsequent burial in Mamuzai in Orakzai Agency are baseless. Talking to reporters on the telephone from an undisclosed location, Jamal alias Mau
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The TTP Orakzai Agency chief Malik Noor Jamal said that the reports of Hakeemullah Mehsud’s death and his subsequent burial in Mamuzai in Orakzai Agency are baseless. Talking to reporters on the telephone from an undisclosed location, Jamal alias Maulana Toofan claimed that the TTP chief was safe and leading the group in South Waziristan. He said he was in constant contact with Hakeemullah.
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January - 31 
Troops arrested 10 suspected Taliban militants from Swat, said a spokesman for the Swat media centre.
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Troops arrested 10 suspected Taliban militants from Swat, said a spokesman for the Swat media centre.
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January - 31 
Two civilians were killed in the same area when a shell hit a house. Two Security Force personnel were also injured during the operation.
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Two civilians were killed in the same area when a shell hit a house. Two Security Force personnel were also injured during the operation.
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January - 31 
Two paramilitary troopers were killed in Mohmand when one of the mules they were riding to fetch water stepped on a landmine, a local official, Zabit Khan said. The AP news agency quoted Zabit Khan as saying that the mine had been recently planted by
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Two paramilitary troopers were killed in Mohmand when one of the mules they were riding to fetch water stepped on a landmine, a local official, Zabit Khan said. The AP news agency quoted Zabit Khan as saying that the mine had been recently planted by suspected Taliban militants in a village dirt track.
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January - 31 
Unidentified militants blew up a Government-run girls’ primary school on the outskirts of Bannu in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) in the night of January 31, according to Daily Times. “The school is almost completely destroyed,” said Muhammad Hu
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Unidentified militants blew up a Government-run girls’ primary school on the outskirts of Bannu in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) in the night of January 31, according to Daily Times. “The school is almost completely destroyed,” said Muhammad Hussain Khan, a local Police official in the area. “They planted explosives around the walls and then blew up the building,” he added.
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January - 31 
According to Kantipuronline, a meeting of the Special Committee for Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants in the capital on January 31 endorsed its work procedure regarding the chain-of-command o
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According to Kantipuronline, a meeting of the Special Committee for Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants in the capital on January 31 endorsed its work procedure regarding the chain-of-command of the PLA, ensuring that they will no longer be on the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) control. The endorsement of the procedure implies that the former Maoist combatants have formally come under the aegis of special committee and the Government. The meeting, however, could not reach conclusion on the leadership of the chain-of-command secretariat, which the committee has already decided to set up. Ram Sharan Mahat, Nepali Congress member in the special committee, said that efforts are still underway to forge consensus on the selection of the unanimous candidate for the secretariat chief.
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January - 31 
The Unified CPN-Maoist cadres greeted Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Saradsingh Bhandari with black flags in his own constituency in Mahottari District when he reached Gaushala of the District, reports The Himalayan Times.
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The Unified CPN-Maoist cadres greeted Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Saradsingh Bhandari with black flags in his own constituency in Mahottari District when he reached Gaushala of the District, reports The Himalayan Times.
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January - 31 
The Unified CPN-Maoist decided that the party will announce its further protests only after holding discussion with newly formed High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) about their demands. Earlier in the morning, the Maoist Standing Committee had said
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The Unified CPN-Maoist decided that the party will announce its further protests only after holding discussion with newly formed High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) about their demands. Earlier in the morning, the Maoist Standing Committee had said that the party would announce its fifth phase of protests later in the day. Maoist spokesperson Dinanath Sharma said that the party's meeting slated for February 2 would decide about the party's further course of protest programmes.
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January - 31 
Meherpur Police arrested three Left Wing Extremists in Bamundi petrol pump area of Gangni sub-district in Meherpur District in the night January 31, reports Daily Star. The arrestees, identified as Jamrul Islam, second-in-command of Purba Banglar Mao
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Meherpur Police arrested three Left Wing Extremists in Bamundi petrol pump area of Gangni sub-district in Meherpur District in the night January 31, reports Daily Star. The arrestees, identified as Jamrul Islam, second-in-command of Purba Banglar Maobadi Congress [a new faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)], and his accomplices Halim and Mohirul. They are accused in several cases including that of murder, extortion, bomb attack and abduction, said the Police.
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January - 31 
Troops during search and clear operations in the Arugampuleliya, Vilpattu, Visuamadu, Mullaitivu, Andankulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni recovered three claymore mines weighing about 8.5 kilograms each, two claymore mines weighing about 10 k
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Troops during search and clear operations in the Arugampuleliya, Vilpattu, Visuamadu, Mullaitivu, Andankulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni recovered three claymore mines weighing about 8.5 kilograms each, two claymore mines weighing about 10 kilograms each, two claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms each, one claymore mine weighing about 5 kilogram, 15 anti-personnel mines, 32 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), 18 60-mm mortar bombs, two six feet long Bangalore torpedoes, two T-82 bombs, four trip flares, three plastic pipes containing explosives and 1830 rounds of 7.62-mm ammunition on January 30, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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*Data till , June 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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