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July - 1 
"We decided to launch Saranda and Sarju action (development) plans because the necessary security actions were successful in these parts," he said adding that some effort had been made in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. "There are certain pockets in
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"We decided to launch Saranda and Sarju action (development) plans because the necessary security actions were successful in these parts," he said adding that some effort had been made in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. "There are certain pockets in southern Chhattisgarh that have been out of our touch since Independence and places like Bijapur, Narainpur, Dantewada and Sukma in Chhattisgarh, Malkangiri in Odisha, Gadhchiroli in Maharashtra have come under the influence of the Maoists," he said.
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July - 1 
71 'waste' cartridges and some items looking like bombs and half portions of five rocket launchers were found stacked on the pillar no 2 on rail bridge across river Kosi at Kursela under East Central Railway (ECR) in Katihar District on July 1, repor
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71 'waste' cartridges and some items looking like bombs and half portions of five rocket launchers were found stacked on the pillar no 2 on rail bridge across river Kosi at Kursela under East Central Railway (ECR) in Katihar District on July 1, reports The Times of India. A small group of workers, who turned up at the bridge which is being repaired, noticed some articles stacked on the rail bridge pillar no 2 at around 7 am on Sunday. Finding the items stacked on the pillar and inside a bag, the workers raised an alarm. Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Police personnel immediately rushed to the spot and took possession of the items, Police said. In all, 71 'waste' cartridges and some other items looking like bombs and half portions of rocket launchers, which were tucked inside a bag, were found at the site, Police said.
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July - 1 
A hardcore Maoist was arrested from Kaimur hills under Chutia Police Station area in Rohtas District, reports IBN Live. The Security Forces arrested Maoist cadre Suresh Paswan during a combing operation, SP Manu Maharaj said. A printer and scanner we
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A hardcore Maoist was arrested from Kaimur hills under Chutia Police Station area in Rohtas District, reports IBN Live. The Security Forces arrested Maoist cadre Suresh Paswan during a combing operation, SP Manu Maharaj said. A printer and scanner were seized from the possession of the Maoist, who was said to be the ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Rohtas and Sonebhadra region, he said. A native of Nawadih village, Paswan was wanted in at least 18 cases of violence and related activities in the District and adjoining area across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, SP said.
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July - 1 
Abu Jundal has told interrogators that at least two officers of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were present in the control room set up in Karachi to direct the 10 gunmen in the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai
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Abu Jundal has told interrogators that at least two officers of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were present in the control room set up in Karachi to direct the 10 gunmen in the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai
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July - 1 
Abu Jundal said that his arms’ training was started in Nepal in 2004 by LeT terrorist Mohammed Aslam alias Aslam Kashmiri, a resident of Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Abu Jundal said that his arms’ training was started in Nepal in 2004 by LeT terrorist Mohammed Aslam alias Aslam Kashmiri, a resident of Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir.
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July - 1 
Abu Jundal, the alleged handler of November 26, 2008 (26/11) terrorists, has further revealed that Mumbai attackers had undergone training in al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan, as reported by Zee News. Jundal is believed to have informed the interrogator
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Abu Jundal, the alleged handler of November 26, 2008 (26/11) terrorists, has further revealed that Mumbai attackers had undergone training in al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan, as reported by Zee News. Jundal is believed to have informed the interrogators that the 26/11 terrorists were trained by hardcore al Qaeda militants at a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) camp near the Pakistan-Iran border.
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July - 1 
According to Police intelligence, fake currency racketeer in league with various terror outfits, use international money exchange agencies to transport counterfeit notes, as reported on July 1, by Asian Age. Another change is in the route of bringing
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According to Police intelligence, fake currency racketeer in league with various terror outfits, use international money exchange agencies to transport counterfeit notes, as reported on July 1, by Asian Age. Another change is in the route of bringing in fake currency notes. The Police further claim the terrorist groups have a significant role in bringing in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) from Dubai and Kuwait, which are the main transit points.
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July - 1 
All Adivasi Student Association of Assam (AASAA) has called for a 48-hour Karbi Anglong District Bandh (General strike) beginning July 4, in protest against the State Government’s failure in securing the safe release of 18 labourers including 9 Adiva
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All Adivasi Student Association of Assam (AASAA) has called for a 48-hour Karbi Anglong District Bandh (General strike) beginning July 4, in protest against the State Government’s failure in securing the safe release of 18 labourers including 9 Adivasis labourers, who were abducted by Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants on June 10 from Lungnit hydroelectric project,
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July - 1 
Answering a question as to why Saranda or Sarju in Jharkhand were picked up for accelerated developmental action plan, while the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh, especially the southern part of the state where the forests extend to Maharashtra, Odisha
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Answering a question as to why Saranda or Sarju in Jharkhand were picked up for accelerated developmental action plan, while the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh, especially the southern part of the state where the forests extend to Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and is more under-developed and has been serving a fertile ground to the Maoist movement, was not, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on July 1 said he was aware of the remoteness and underdevelopment of the region but no government schemes could be floated in the region because of robust presence of the Maoists and lack of administrative approach, reports The Times of India. "Abujhmaad is a liberated zone where governments have not been able to reach. It is not possible for our ministry to carry out any development programme there," he said.
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July - 1 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) will oppose to the visit of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) ‘chairman’ Sonia Gandhi to the State on July 2 to take the first hand knowledge of fl
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) will oppose to the visit of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) ‘chairman’ Sonia Gandhi to the State on July 2 to take the first hand knowledge of flood situation, reports Sangai Express. However, the ULFA-ATF will not call bandh (General strike) this time taking the immense hardship faced by the flood-affected people.
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July - 1 
Army on July 1 refused to allow two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who wanted to return to Surankote tehsil (revenue unit) in Poonch District from near Chakan-Da-Bagh by crossing the Line of Control (LoC) and surrender, according to Daily Excelsi
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Army on July 1 refused to allow two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who wanted to return to Surankote tehsil (revenue unit) in Poonch District from near Chakan-Da-Bagh by crossing the Line of Control (LoC) and surrender, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the militants were not allowed to return as they were trying to enter into Indian Territory from an "unauthorized route’’. The militants had disclosed their identity to the Army as Nasir Hussain and Mohammad Farooq, residents of village Hari Marhot in Surankote tehsil. The Government had identified four points for return of the militants, hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, who had crossed over to Pakistan or Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) during past over two decades of militants, which included Chakan-Da-Bagh on Poonch-Rawlakote route, Uri-Muzaffarabad route in Kashmir, Wagah border in Amritsar and Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi.
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July - 1 
At least four cadres of Lungam Group of Kuki National Army (KNA-Lungam) including its ‘commander-in-chief’ Lunkhongam have been killed in a reported shoot-out with Security Forces (SFs) at Phaikok village located close to Myanmar border in Ukhrul Dis
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At least four cadres of Lungam Group of Kuki National Army (KNA-Lungam) including its ‘commander-in-chief’ Lunkhongam have been killed in a reported shoot-out with Security Forces (SFs) at Phaikok village located close to Myanmar border in Ukhrul District. The shoot-out took place on June 30 afternoon at Phaikok village which is about 40 kilometers away from Chassad Police station to the South. The encounter involved troops of 44 Assam Rifles and some cadres of KNA-Lungam group who were taking shelter in an isolated hut. Two AK rifles, one M-16 rifle, one radio set and 200 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain cadres, informed a source. Information about the shoot-out was received only on July 1 due to remoteness of the encounter site and lack of communication infrastructure. Details of the slain cadres are not available still. KNA-Lun-gam is a breakaway faction of KNA which is under SoO pact.
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July - 1 
Imphal West District Commandos arrested one militant Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon) identified as HuidromIngocha Singh from Chanchipur near Oil Pump on July 1.
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Imphal West District Commandos arrested one militant Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon) identified as HuidromIngocha Singh from Chanchipur near Oil Pump on July 1.
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July - 1 
Jundal has revealed he had recruited 50 persons during his nearly two-year stay in Saudi Arabia and was also instrumental in hawala (illegal money transaction) funding through his contacts in Riyadh and Dubai to LeT’s sleeper cells in Kerala and Maha
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Jundal has revealed he had recruited 50 persons during his nearly two-year stay in Saudi Arabia and was also instrumental in hawala (illegal money transaction) funding through his contacts in Riyadh and Dubai to LeT’s sleeper cells in Kerala and Maharashtra.
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July - 1 
Kesho Meitei, ‘commander-in-chief’ of Mobile task Force faction of (KCP-MTF) was, on July 2, sent to the Guwahati Central Jail after being produced before the Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA). He was arrested by a team of NIA sl
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Kesho Meitei, ‘commander-in-chief’ of Mobile task Force faction of (KCP-MTF) was, on July 2, sent to the Guwahati Central Jail after being produced before the Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA). He was arrested by a team of NIA sleuths from Hilscart Road, Siliguri on June 11.
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July - 1 
Members of Women Action for Development (WAD), on July 1, staged a sit-in to protest the monetary demand of INR 300, 000 allegedly served by the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) to the woman body. A demand note alle
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Members of Women Action for Development (WAD), on July 1, staged a sit-in to protest the monetary demand of INR 300, 000 allegedly served by the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) to the woman body. A demand note allegedly signed by Nongdrenkhomba and Taibang Nganba of KCP-MC was received by WAD on June 17, the woman body said in a statement. The statement said negotiations were held between a woman representative and the militant group on June 22 and 23 over the demand. But the outfit reportedly used aggressive words to her. It appealed to the outfit to withdraw the monetary demand served to the civil body which is working for the people.
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July - 1 
One cadre of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) faction identified as Aloto Raju Peyu was reportedly abducted on July 1 around 6 pm from Zunheboto town and was later killed allegedly by NSCN-Khaplang cadres. The b
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One cadre of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) faction identified as Aloto Raju Peyu was reportedly abducted on July 1 around 6 pm from Zunheboto town and was later killed allegedly by NSCN-Khaplang cadres. The body was later found at Kawoto village. According to Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) kilonser (minister) Akato Chophy, Aloto went to visit some relatives in Zunheboto when he was abducted and later shot dead. Meanwhile, NSCN-Khole-kitovi has condemned the killing on its functionary by “reckless NSCN (K) cadres” and said such cold blooded killings would not be tolerated at a time when the citizens were yearning for peace.
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July - 1 
Police have established the identities of four cadres of a Lungam Group of Kuki National Army (KNA-Lungam) who were reportedly gunned down by troops of 44 Assam Rifles in Ukhrul District on July 1. The four cadres have been identified as Thangboy Mat
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Police have established the identities of four cadres of a Lungam Group of Kuki National Army (KNA-Lungam) who were reportedly gunned down by troops of 44 Assam Rifles in Ukhrul District on July 1. The four cadres have been identified as Thangboy Mate, Lungam Haokip, Jamkhojang Haokip and Mangtilen Haokip.
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Police sealed the property of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader and chairman of People's League, Ghulam Mohammad Khan Sopori, for funding the militancy through Hawala channels and are contemplating to seal property of few more peo
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Police sealed the property of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader and chairman of People's League, Ghulam Mohammad Khan Sopori, for funding the militancy through Hawala channels and are contemplating to seal property of few more people who are allegedly funding militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Police sealed house of Sopori at Chanapora in Srinagar for his alleged funding of Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HuJI) through Hawala transactions. Also, in Baramulla District, Police attached the property, including house, and seized one Santro car of Abdul Razaq Lone, son of Abdul Aziz Lone of Wagub.
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July - 1 
Security agencies in India are also trying to get the custody of former Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) leader C A M Basheer-one of the 50-most wanted criminals, who is an accused in the bomb blast in Mumbai's Mulund railway station on Marc
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Security agencies in India are also trying to get the custody of former Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) leader C A M Basheer-one of the 50-most wanted criminals, who is an accused in the bomb blast in Mumbai's Mulund railway station on March 13, 2003, and is believed to be in Riyadh.
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July - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 1 arrested three former United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres along with a car on charges of abduction from Borlangpher area under Diphu Police Station, reports Nagaland Post. The trio was identified as Then
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 1 arrested three former United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres along with a car on charges of abduction from Borlangpher area under Diphu Police Station, reports Nagaland Post. The trio was identified as Thenglong Hanse alias Robinson Hanse, Raju Engti alias Sarching Timung, and Are Engti alias Kangbura Engti. The trio was involved in the abduction of Mahesh Varma, inhabitant of Longring Thipi locality under Howraghat Police Station on June 9. . SFs also recovered one pistol, two mobile sets, one Mahindra Duro scooter and INR .783 million in cash from them.
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July - 1 
SFs in two different operations arrested one All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Asom (MULTA) militants in Udalguri and Darrang District, reports The Sentinel on July 1. In the first operation, SFs
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SFs in two different operations arrested one All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) and one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Asom (MULTA) militants in Udalguri and Darrang District, reports The Sentinel on July 1. In the first operation, SFs launched an operation in Nonaikhuti area and arrested an AANLA militant identified as Ajit Lakra (29). SFs recovered one long barrel gun from his possession. In the other operation, SFs arrested a MULTA militant at Kharupetia. The cadre has been identified as Mumtaz Ali of Daipampara village under Dalgaon Police Station. One pistol along with ammunition was recovered from his possession. Both the militants were carrying out extortion drives.
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July - 1 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by police at Rallagedda in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative division) of Visakhapatnam District on July 1, reports The Hindu. Sources said that the Maoists were armed and ga
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by police at Rallagedda in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative division) of Visakhapatnam District on July 1, reports The Hindu. Sources said that the Maoists were armed and gathered at a house for a meeting. They were surrounded and with the Police party far outnumbering the Maoists the latter had to give in. The Maoist cadres have among them at least one woman member and are carrying rifles and double barrel guns. Along with the Maoists about 30 villagers were also brought to Narsipatnam. However, a top Police official here did not go beyond confirming the arrest of the six Maoists. The arrested cadres were yet to be identified, he added.
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July - 1 
Suspected cadres of Jhangur faction of the Jharkhand Sangharsha Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) outfit, abducted and killed one of their members at Arangloya village under Bishunpur Police Station in Gumla District late on July
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Suspected cadres of Jhangur faction of the Jharkhand Sangharsha Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) outfit, abducted and killed one of their members at Arangloya village under Bishunpur Police Station in Gumla District late on July 1 evening, reports The Times of India. Police recovered the body of the deceased and identified as Rajendra Oraon who was with Ramdeo Oraon-led Jhangur faction of JSJMM.
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July - 1 
The 50 recruits were chosen from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Jundal has claimed to have trained as many as 250 recruits overall for carrying out subversive agenda in India. The 26/11 handler has also revealed that his terror network in
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The 50 recruits were chosen from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Jundal has claimed to have trained as many as 250 recruits overall for carrying out subversive agenda in India. The 26/11 handler has also revealed that his terror network in India is intact, particularly in Aurangabad District of Maharashtra from where significant quantities of ammonium nitrate were smuggled to Pakistan for making IEDs.
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July - 1 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is seeking Abu Jundal's custody to interrogate him regarding the RDX consignment that was seized in Aurangabad in 2006 to figure out if it was still hidden somewhere in the country for future terror operati
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is seeking Abu Jundal's custody to interrogate him regarding the RDX consignment that was seized in Aurangabad in 2006 to figure out if it was still hidden somewhere in the country for future terror operations.
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July - 1 
The source added that inter-state gangs involved in narcotics traffic and transfer of arms have also been found to be involved in counterfeit currency rackets and they are under the scanner of Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (
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The source added that inter-state gangs involved in narcotics traffic and transfer of arms have also been found to be involved in counterfeit currency rackets and they are under the scanner of Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
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July - 1 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has decried the Supreme Court for passing judgement favourable to the armed forces. A release by the outfit senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba states that on March 25, 2000, five civilians were killed by
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has decried the Supreme Court for passing judgement favourable to the armed forces. A release by the outfit senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba states that on March 25, 2000, five civilians were killed by the security forces alleging them as terrorist at Pathribal village on the pretext of an encounter. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its inquiry held in 2006 also reported that the slain persons were civilians. The case has been lying idle for the past twelve years, but a week back, a decision was taken by the Supreme Court to hand over the judicial proceedings to a military court.
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July - 1 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Adhaura and Chainpur Police Station areas in Kaimur District of Bihar on July 1, reports post.jagran.com. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Battalion for Re
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Adhaura and Chainpur Police Station areas in Kaimur District of Bihar on July 1, reports post.jagran.com. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion and the District Police raided Bahadag and Sirbit villages under Adhaura and Chainpur Police Station areas respectively and arrested the three, Superintendent of Police (SP) Umashankar Sudhanshu said. Nine firearms and eight rounds of ammunition were seized from them, the SP said.
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July - 1 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that the Supreme Court of India supports killing by SFs in fake encounters in Kashmir and Western South East Asia (North East India).
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that the Supreme Court of India supports killing by SFs in fake encounters in Kashmir and Western South East Asia (North East India).
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July - 1 
"The new recruits, several of them well educated, join these training programmes for several days. Their day starts early in the morning with religious prayers, listening to lectures, exercising, studying about weapons and how to make IEDs and later
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"The new recruits, several of them well educated, join these training programmes for several days. Their day starts early in the morning with religious prayers, listening to lectures, exercising, studying about weapons and how to make IEDs and later they are asked to use them. If the trainers find that a particular recruit is not concentrating, he is removed from the training programme," a source said.
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July - 1 
A bomb planted at the railway track in the Bin Qasim Police Station area, exploded. The railway traffic was suspended for some time, though railway officials said the track was not seriously damaged and it occurred in an isolated place. The bomb disp
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A bomb planted at the railway track in the Bin Qasim Police Station area, exploded. The railway traffic was suspended for some time, though railway officials said the track was not seriously damaged and it occurred in an isolated place. The bomb disposal squad (BDS) personnel said that the bomb was locally made and carried around 100 grams explosive material. Police said they found a paper chit there pronouncing responsibility by the Sindh Liberation Army.
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July - 1 
A senior investigating official quoted, "Had all the 25 militants completed the training and made it to Mumbai the carnage would have been much worse”. Jundal claims that though he did visit LeT’s training facility at the Pakistan-Iran border but he
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A senior investigating official quoted, "Had all the 25 militants completed the training and made it to Mumbai the carnage would have been much worse”. Jundal claims that though he did visit LeT’s training facility at the Pakistan-Iran border but he was not present during the time that the Mumbai module was undergoing training there. Indian investigating agencies asked Jundal to identify the exact location of this camp with help of Google map but Jundal failed to do so.
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July - 1 
A six-year-old girl Sadida was killed and two other children were injured in two blasts in the border area of Upper Dir on July 1, reports Dawn. The residents of the area said that the blasts were caused by explosives planted near a house.
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A six-year-old girl Sadida was killed and two other children were injured in two blasts in the border area of Upper Dir on July 1, reports Dawn. The residents of the area said that the blasts were caused by explosives planted near a house.
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July - 1 
Abu Jundal further told his interrogators on July 1, that LeT militants are trained in 'internet activities' and the outfit has a dedicated band of "trained and educated" boys who look after the entire gamut of online activities like sending emails,
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Abu Jundal further told his interrogators on July 1, that LeT militants are trained in 'internet activities' and the outfit has a dedicated band of "trained and educated" boys who look after the entire gamut of online activities like sending emails, maintaining websites and using different servers in a way to show the IP addresses in the US and other western countries.
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July - 1 
According to July 1 Report, Abu Jundal, the alleged handler of November 26, 2008 (26/11) terrorists, has further revealed that Mumbai attackers had undergone training in al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan, as reported by Zee News. Jundal is believed to ha
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According to July 1 Report, Abu Jundal, the alleged handler of November 26, 2008 (26/11) terrorists, has further revealed that Mumbai attackers had undergone training in al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan, as reported by Zee News. Jundal is believed to have informed the interrogators that the 26/11 terrorists were trained by hardcore al Qaeda militants at a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) camp near the Pakistan-Iran border.
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July - 1 
At least eight militants were killed in a US drone attack on a compound in the Kund Ghar area of Shawal tehsil (revenue unit), 50 kilometres southwest of Miranshah, the headquterer of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FA
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At least eight militants were killed in a US drone attack on a compound in the Kund Ghar area of Shawal tehsil (revenue unit), 50 kilometres southwest of Miranshah, the headquterer of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 1, reports The Nation. The attack killed cadres loyal to militant commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, adds Dawn. Sources further add that some foreign militants belonging to the Turkmenistan Islamic Movement (TIM) and militants of the Bahadur group were believed to have been killed in the attack.
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July - 1 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested seven allegedly politically affiliated target killers from different areas of Karachi along with weapons, reports The Express Tribune. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CID Fayyaz Khan, t
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested seven allegedly politically affiliated target killers from different areas of Karachi along with weapons, reports The Express Tribune. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CID Fayyaz Khan, the arrested include Hassan Ali, Fahim, Salim, Abdul Rauf alias ‘Lamba’, Danish, Azadi Khan and Syed Salik Siraj. CID officials also recovered a cache of weapons from the arrested, including one Kalashnikov, six TT pistols and 320 cartridges along with 500 grams of heroin and three stolen cars. The SSP said that during interrogation, the alleged killers had confessed to killing eight persons in different areas of the city, including five Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers. The names of the killed were Peshimam Qari Jameel, Arshad, Hanif Qadri, Hameed, Jaffar, Kashif, Haji Farid and Syed Gul.
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July - 1 
In the unending incidents of bloodshed, 180 innocent people lost their lives during the month of June and many were injured in Karachi, as target killers have a free hand to strike at the place of their liking. A significant number among them were fi
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In the unending incidents of bloodshed, 180 innocent people lost their lives during the month of June and many were injured in Karachi, as target killers have a free hand to strike at the place of their liking. A significant number among them were first kidnapped, tortured and then their body bags were thrown on roads. According to reports in the first ten days of June, 63 people were shot, including 32 who were kidnapped, tortured and then shot dead. From June 11 to 20, another 72 people lost their lives, including 27, who were kidnapped. In the last ten days of June, the situation did not change and 45 more citizens were killed. Dead bodies of seven members of banned organisations were recovered from Memon Goth, Gadap and Manghopir area. Eight policemen also lost their lives during the month including a traffic police constable.
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July - 1 
Jundal claimed there was a 'great degree of coordination now between LeT, al Qaeda and even the Taliban.’ The LeT felt that hardcore al Qaida terrorists could provide foolproof training to the module used to attack Mumbai.
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Jundal claimed there was a 'great degree of coordination now between LeT, al Qaeda and even the Taliban.’ The LeT felt that hardcore al Qaida terrorists could provide foolproof training to the module used to attack Mumbai.
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July - 1 
Jundal has also given information about LeT’s training camps running all over Pakistan. Sources said Jundal had given names of some trainers as well. Jundal has also given some helpful inputs to agencies about the IISC attack in 2005 and Rampur attac
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Jundal has also given information about LeT’s training camps running all over Pakistan. Sources said Jundal had given names of some trainers as well. Jundal has also given some helpful inputs to agencies about the IISC attack in 2005 and Rampur attack in January 2008. The cops are also planning to confront him with Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin, who are in jail for the Rampur attack.
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July - 1 
Jundal has told officials that German Bakery blast accused Fayaz Kagzi, who was Ansari's accomplice and who inducted him into the LeT, is living in Abu Dhabi. "We have got details on Fayaz Kagzi, who is involved in recruitment for LeT in the UAE," sa
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Jundal has told officials that German Bakery blast accused Fayaz Kagzi, who was Ansari's accomplice and who inducted him into the LeT, is living in Abu Dhabi. "We have got details on Fayaz Kagzi, who is involved in recruitment for LeT in the UAE," said a source.
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July - 1 
Pakistan has secretly allowed US-led NATO forces to use its airspace to transport lethal supplies to Afghanistan while disregarding a resolution approved by Parliament that set conditions for the movement of supplies, Indian Express quoting The Expre
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Pakistan has secretly allowed US-led NATO forces to use its airspace to transport lethal supplies to Afghanistan while disregarding a resolution approved by Parliament that set conditions for the movement of supplies, Indian Express quoting The Express Tribune reported on July 1. It was not clear when permission was granted for transporting the lethal supplies but the arrangement is believed to be a stop gap one between Pakistan and the US till they finalise a deal on reopening land routes to Afghanistan, official sources were quoted as saying by The Express Tribune. The move could trigger a strong public backlash in view of the resolution passed by a joint session of Parliament that states Pakistan's territory, including its airspace, will not be used to transport arms and ammunition to Afghanistan, the report said.
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July - 1 
Police have arrested three militants and 119 proclaimed absconders in a grand cleanup operation launched in several parts of the Lakki Marwat District. “The operation was launched on the instructions of Regional Police Officer Bannu Nisar Ahmad Tanol
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Police have arrested three militants and 119 proclaimed absconders in a grand cleanup operation launched in several parts of the Lakki Marwat District. “The operation was launched on the instructions of Regional Police Officer Bannu Nisar Ahmad Tanoli”, an official said. He said that the District police carried out successful actions against anti-state elements and eliminated hideouts of miscreants and notorious criminals’ gangs in parts of Lakki Marwat, Naurang, Tajori, Ghaznikhel and Darra Pezu towns. He said that the law enforcers also recovered three hand grenades, three kalashnikovs, 11 Kalakovs, 8 rifles, 15 shotguns, 37 pistols, 3250 bullets, 406kg hashish and a small quantity of heroin from anti social elements.
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July - 1 
Police repulsed militants' attack on Sheikhan check post in Peshawar after a crossfire which lasted for two hours and in which cops from nearby police stations also joined in, reports Frontier Post. Militants managed to escape. No causalities were re
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Police repulsed militants' attack on Sheikhan check post in Peshawar after a crossfire which lasted for two hours and in which cops from nearby police stations also joined in, reports Frontier Post. Militants managed to escape. No causalities were reported in the whole operation.
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July - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 1 defused a landmine in Sadar Din area of Pat Feeder in Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. Police said that some unidentified miscreants planted a landmine in Sadar Din area. The SFs, on receiving i
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 1 defused a landmine in Sadar Din area of Pat Feeder in Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. Police said that some unidentified miscreants planted a landmine in Sadar Din area. The SFs, on receiving information about the presence of the landmine, reached the site and neutralised it successfully.
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July - 1 
Sources further said that they found around 60 "interesting" numbers in Jundal's mobile phone and Jundal has allegedly claimed that of these about 15 are of ISI officers and LeT members in Pakistan. The other numbers are of contacts in the UAE and Sa
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Sources further said that they found around 60 "interesting" numbers in Jundal's mobile phone and Jundal has allegedly claimed that of these about 15 are of ISI officers and LeT members in Pakistan. The other numbers are of contacts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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July - 1 
The dead body of a man was recovered from Jaama Cloth within the remits of the Aram Bagh Police Station. Identity of the victim could not be ascertained. Police officials said the victim had received three bullets and that unidentified men threw his
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The dead body of a man was recovered from Jaama Cloth within the remits of the Aram Bagh Police Station. Identity of the victim could not be ascertained. Police officials said the victim had received three bullets and that unidentified men threw his body on the road near a local hotel. The officials said the victim appeared to be Katchi-speaking.
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July - 1 
The intelligence agencies had intercepted calls made by the 10 Pakistani terrorists belonging to LeT) who had attacked Mumbai on 26/11 to their handlers in Pakistan. In some of those intercepts Jundal is allegedly heard directing the terrorists, urgi
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The intelligence agencies had intercepted calls made by the 10 Pakistani terrorists belonging to LeT) who had attacked Mumbai on 26/11 to their handlers in Pakistan. In some of those intercepts Jundal is allegedly heard directing the terrorists, urging them to kill more hostages and to prolong the siege.
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July - 1 
The officials said Jundal had obtained the SIM card for his mobile from Pakistan. "He was in regular touch with these people from Saudi Arabia," said the source. Jundal has also disclosed details of the Mumbai plan discussed by Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi,
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The officials said Jundal had obtained the SIM card for his mobile from Pakistan. "He was in regular touch with these people from Saudi Arabia," said the source. Jundal has also disclosed details of the Mumbai plan discussed by Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, Muzammil, Sajid Mir and other LeT leaders with him.
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July - 1 
The Provincial Government has decided to refer the investigation of “sensitive cases” to the Crime Investigation Department and called for a review of the regulations pertaining to the movement of pilgrims under the Travel Agency Act, 1976. The Provi
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The Provincial Government has decided to refer the investigation of “sensitive cases” to the Crime Investigation Department and called for a review of the regulations pertaining to the movement of pilgrims under the Travel Agency Act, 1976. The Provincial Home Secretary also held meetings with the Iranian consul general. Both sides agreed to beef-up security arrangements from Quetta to Taftan and discussed possible arrangements for facilitating the movement of members of the Hazara community between Marriabad to Hazara Town and Hazar Ganji.
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July - 1 
The sectarian violence in Balochistan has claimed more than 400 lives in more than 200 incidents of ethnic and sectarian violence in the past four years. The decade-long insurgency recently turned into a battleground for politically motivated attacks
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The sectarian violence in Balochistan has claimed more than 400 lives in more than 200 incidents of ethnic and sectarian violence in the past four years. The decade-long insurgency recently turned into a battleground for politically motivated attacks on religious sects with banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi allegedly targeting the Shia and Hazara communities throughout the embattled province. The official report which covers a period of four years states that over 400 Shias and Hazaras, who account for nearly a fifth of the country’s 170 million population lost their lives as a result of the aggression. Around 100 pilgrims have been killed in just the first half of the current year. Another 450 people were injured in over 110 sectarian attacks from 2008 to 2011. The increasing trend of violence is alarming. Over 120 members of the Shia and Hazara communities were gunned down last year while close to a 100 sustained injuries, compared to 81 fatalities and 200 casualties in 2010. In 2009, 39 members of the Shia community were killed and 20 injured in over 30 incidents of ethnic violence, while only 15 were killed and 10 injured in 2008.
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July - 1 
Three more people were killed in the ongoing violence in different parts of Karachi, the provincial metropolis of Sindh, on July 1.
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Three more people were killed in the ongoing violence in different parts of Karachi, the provincial metropolis of Sindh, on July 1.
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July - 1 
Two people were shot dead at a bazaar on Link Road in Karimabad area within the jurisdiction of the Azizabad Police Station. The victims were heading somewhere on a motorcycle when unidentified armed assailants, riding a motorcycle, opened fire on th
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Two people were shot dead at a bazaar on Link Road in Karimabad area within the jurisdiction of the Azizabad Police Station. The victims were heading somewhere on a motorcycle when unidentified armed assailants, riding a motorcycle, opened fire on them. As a result, they received multiple bullet injuries and died on the spot. The victims were identified as Noor Mohammad (35), son of Gul Marjan, and Shakeel (31), son of Shabbir Ahmed. According to SHO Haseeb Qureshi, Noor Mohammad was a resident of Saeedabad area of Baldia Town, while Shakeel was a resident of Faqeer Colony of Orangi Town. The official suspected that it was an incident of targeted killing.
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July - 1 
Unidentified militants blew up the boys’ primary school in Dara village of Swabi District, reports The News. The school was completely destroyed after a powerful explosion that shattered the windowpanes of nearby buildings.
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Unidentified militants blew up the boys’ primary school in Dara village of Swabi District, reports The News. The school was completely destroyed after a powerful explosion that shattered the windowpanes of nearby buildings.
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July - 1 
Supreme Court on July 1 declined to issue an interim order against the Government’s plan to bring a full budget. A division bench of SC Justices Damodar Prasad Sharma and Ram Kumar Sah concluded that it is not necessary to issue an interim order to p
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Supreme Court on July 1 declined to issue an interim order against the Government’s plan to bring a full budget. A division bench of SC Justices Damodar Prasad Sharma and Ram Kumar Sah concluded that it is not necessary to issue an interim order to prevent the Government from bringing out a full budget as per the writ filed by advocate Rajesh Silwal. The apex court argued that the precondition set by opposition parties that the Government should bring the full fledged only by forging political consensus was “abstract”.
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July - 1 
SFs arrested another seven ICS activists of Rajshahi University (RU) unit after they clashed with SFs in Katakhali Bazaar. The arrested ICS activists in Rajshahi were identified as Abdus Salam, Mobarak Hossain, Anwarul Islam, Zulfikar Ali, Nabiul Isl
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SFs arrested another seven ICS activists of Rajshahi University (RU) unit after they clashed with SFs in Katakhali Bazaar. The arrested ICS activists in Rajshahi were identified as Abdus Salam, Mobarak Hossain, Anwarul Islam, Zulfikar Ali, Nabiul Islam, Faizul Azim, and Khairat Hossain.
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July - 1 
SFs on July arrested seven Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists after they clashed with Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men near Bara Aulia Degree College in Lohagara upazila in Chittagong, reports Daily Star. In Chittagong, the arrestees were ident
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SFs on July arrested seven Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists after they clashed with Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men near Bara Aulia Degree College in Lohagara upazila in Chittagong, reports Daily Star. In Chittagong, the arrestees were identified as Mohammad Miskat, (18), Mohammad Ilias, (21), Mohammad Saifuddin, (20), Mohammad Mizan, (18), Mohammad Kawsar, (16), Mohammad Morshed, (22), and Mohammad Idris (18).
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July - 2 
A Delhi court on July 2, granted bail to two suspected terrorists of banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), identified as Sarabpreet and Narendra Singh alias Raju according to Hindustan Times. Police had said that the duo had procured a cac
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A Delhi court on July 2, granted bail to two suspected terrorists of banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), identified as Sarabpreet and Narendra Singh alias Raju according to Hindustan Times. Police had said that the duo had procured a cache of arms and ammunition to execute their plans to eliminate Ram Rahim.
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July - 2 
A senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, identified only as "major general saheb", and two Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) personnel were among the 10 people present in the control room set up in Karachi to orchestrate the on November 26, 2008 (26/
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A senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, identified only as "major general saheb", and two Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) personnel were among the 10 people present in the control room set up in Karachi to orchestrate the on November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror attack on Mumbai, revealed arrested LeT operative and key plotter Abu Jundal, an unnamed officer said, reports Times of India. Indian intelligence agencies are still to ascertain the identity of the LeT militant. However, they are convinced that at least two of the 10 people present in the control room, were from the ISI, as per Jundal's revelations. "Till now, Jundal has informed us of some persons present in the control room. He identified one of them as 'major general saheb', whose original name is yet to be ascertained. He seems to be a high-ranking LeT militant. This apart, Jundal has identified Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and Muzammil alias Yusuf as those present," an officer in the investigating team told IANS.
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July - 2 
As decided at a consultative meeting, convened by Naga Hoho (an apex body of the Nagas) on May 8, at Kohima, a five-member team led by Naga Hoho president Keviletuo Kiewhuo visited Delhi in the third week of June and met responsible authorities of th
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As decided at a consultative meeting, convened by Naga Hoho (an apex body of the Nagas) on May 8, at Kohima, a five-member team led by Naga Hoho president Keviletuo Kiewhuo visited Delhi in the third week of June and met responsible authorities of the Government of India (GoI) engaged with Indo-Naga peace process. Naga Hoho, in a statement issued by its publicity and information secretary C. Daipao, stated that the team also met with opposition leader of the Lok Sabha and the Naga negotiator to impress upon them “the need to hammer out an honourable settlement of the Indo-Naga issue at an early date.”
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July - 2 
At least four villagers who were killed and one of those injured in the anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the night of June 28 in Chhattisgarh had Police records of being involved in Maoist activities, Security agencies
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At least four villagers who were killed and one of those injured in the anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the night of June 28 in Chhattisgarh had Police records of being involved in Maoist activities, Security agencies claimed on July 2 as they sought to counter the outrage over reports that many of those killed may have been innocent, reports The Indian Express. The agencies also said that some more among the victims were suspected of being Maoists but that could be established only after an investigation. They also did not rule out the possibility that some of the minors killed may not have any Maoist connections and may have been used as human shields while the others could have been child soldiers as the extremists are known to have children’s wings.
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July - 2 
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with a face value of INR 21,000 were seized by the Madhya Pradesh Police from State Bank of India in Shahajpur on July 2.
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Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with a face value of INR 21,000 were seized by the Madhya Pradesh Police from State Bank of India in Shahajpur on July 2.
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July - 2 
Geelani, at a press conference on July 2, claimed that the Government was planning to settle RSS and Sangh Parivar members in the Valley, in the garb of return of Kashmiri Pandit migrants, to change the demographics of the area. He said he was not ag
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Geelani, at a press conference on July 2, claimed that the Government was planning to settle RSS and Sangh Parivar members in the Valley, in the garb of return of Kashmiri Pandit migrants, to change the demographics of the area. He said he was not against return of the Pandits but urged them to go to the places where they used to live before migration.
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July - 2 
Jammu and Kashmir acting Director General of Police (DGP) K Rajendra Kumar on July 2 called for greater synergy among various law enforcing agencies in the state to efficiently deal with various security issues and ensure sustained peace, reports IBN
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Jammu and Kashmir acting Director General of Police (DGP) K Rajendra Kumar on July 2 called for greater synergy among various law enforcing agencies in the state to efficiently deal with various security issues and ensure sustained peace, reports IBN Live. "There is need for greater synergy among the law enforcing agencies to ensure sustained peace in the state," Kumar said. The acting DGP asked the officials to maintain constant vigil on the activities of anti-national elements, so that peace in state is not disturbed.
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July - 2 
Jundal had been arrested by the Indian investigating agencies after he was nabbed in Saudi Arabia and deported to June 21. He is at present in custody of the Delhi Police Special Cell and is being interrogated for his links with several terror attack
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Jundal had been arrested by the Indian investigating agencies after he was nabbed in Saudi Arabia and deported to June 21. He is at present in custody of the Delhi Police Special Cell and is being interrogated for his links with several terror attacks in India, including the 26/11 Mumbai strike.
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July - 2 
Pushkar Lal Kaljoriya of Shahajpur came to the State Bank of India for depositing INR 1.5 lakh and during counting, the cashier found 21 notes in the denomination of 1,000 as counterfeit, following which Police registered a case against three persons
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Pushkar Lal Kaljoriya of Shahajpur came to the State Bank of India for depositing INR 1.5 lakh and during counting, the cashier found 21 notes in the denomination of 1,000 as counterfeit, following which Police registered a case against three persons Pushkar, Raju Mansoori and Rafiq.
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July - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres in new market, Ward No.6, Moreh town in Chandel District on July 2. They were identified as Oinam Naoton Singh and Oinam Bijon singh Meitei. One .9 mm Pistol with magaz
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres in new market, Ward No.6, Moreh town in Chandel District on July 2. They were identified as Oinam Naoton Singh and Oinam Bijon singh Meitei. One .9 mm Pistol with magazine and two live rounds, two Chinese hand grenade and one mobile phone were recovered from him.
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July - 2 
The five men with Maoist records had cases registered against them under the Arms Act besides some other sections of Criminal Procedure Code, according to information received from Chhattisgarh Police. Marakkam Suresh, Madavi Aayutu, Marakkam Nagesh,
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The five men with Maoist records had cases registered against them under the Arms Act besides some other sections of Criminal Procedure Code, according to information received from Chhattisgarh Police. Marakkam Suresh, Madavi Aayutu, Marakkam Nagesh, Korsa Bije and Marakkam Soma are said to have Police records. All except Soma, who is injured, were killed in the encounter. Marakkam Suresh was also accused in the famous 2007 jailbreak incident at Dantewada, in which nearly 300 prisoners had escaped, according to police records.
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July - 2 
The SHRC in its July 2, 2011, report had confirmed the existence of 2,156 unmarked in four Districts of the Valley. That report was prepared after a three-year inquiry by an 11-member team led by the police wing of SHRC. The SHRC investigation had fo
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The SHRC in its July 2, 2011, report had confirmed the existence of 2,156 unmarked in four Districts of the Valley. That report was prepared after a three-year inquiry by an 11-member team led by the police wing of SHRC. The SHRC investigation had focused on the four North Kashmir Districts of Baramulla, Kupwara, Handwara and Bandipora. In September 2011, the SHRC admitted an application by the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP) about presence of more than 3,844 unmarked graves in Poonch and Rajouri and directed the State Government to investigate into it and submit report.
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July - 2 
The State Home department in a report on July 2 revealed that there are 2,080 unmarked graves in Poonch and Rajouri Districts, according to Tehelka. According to the report 3,431 militants have been killed in these Districts over the past two decades
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The State Home department in a report on July 2 revealed that there are 2,080 unmarked graves in Poonch and Rajouri Districts, according to Tehelka. According to the report 3,431 militants have been killed in these Districts over the past two decades and of them 2,080 were unidentified foreign militants. The report states that the bodies of the militants, who were not identified, were handed over to local residents who carried out the burials according to religious rites. “The police could not prepare and maintain the identification profile of these slain militants as most of them were foreign terrorists and were operating under code names”, stated the report. According to the report identifying foreign militants has always been a problem in the counter-insurgency operations and hence they are categorized as “unidentified persons”. “However, it is clear beyond doubt that all those killed were combatants. In all the incidents, the bodies of the slain militants who were locals were identified, and handed over to their legal heirs for the final rites,” the report states. The report was presented to the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on July 3.
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July - 2 
Twenty-five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six cadres of the Galikonda area committee, were arrested and 17 militia members surrendered on July 2, reports The Hindu. The Maoists were produced at the press conference ad
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Twenty-five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six cadres of the Galikonda area committee, were arrested and 17 militia members surrendered on July 2, reports The Hindu. The Maoists were produced at the press conference addressed by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Visakha Range) Swati Lakra and Superintendent of Police (SP) G. Srinivasa Rao at Narsipatnam. All of them belong to Galikonda area committee. The 25 Maoists were arrested in a forest between Cheepurugondi and Erragonda in GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Vishakhapatnam District. Among them were two senior members of the party-Tambelu Lambangi and Pangi Bheemaraju. Along with them, 11 armed militia and eight ordinary militia members were arrested. Three .303 riffles, one SBLD riffle and INR 100, 000 in cash were recovered from them. The arrested persons were being sent to remand, the officers said. According to unconfirmed reports, 200 Policemen surrounded the place where the Maoists were holding a meeting on July 1, but two important leaders of the party-divisional committee members Jambri and Azad escaped the dragnet.
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July - 2 
Unidentified militants fired around 20 rounds from AK 47 rifles at the Lumdiengjri Police station at around 10.20 pm on July 2. No one was injured, but the firing left some bullet marks on the walls of the Police station. East Khasi Hills Superintend
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Unidentified militants fired around 20 rounds from AK 47 rifles at the Lumdiengjri Police station at around 10.20 pm on July 2. No one was injured, but the firing left some bullet marks on the walls of the Police station. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) AR Mawthoh, meanwhile, termed the incident as “a blatant attempt to create panic and fear psychosis in the minds of the people.” “It is too premature to say anything until the police get a definite clue,” Mawthoh said. When asked about involvement of any militant group, the SP said, “At present nothing can be ruled out.
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July - 2 July - 3
Western coastal States are deliberating a joint mechanism to tackle coastal security and drug trafficking in a bid to stem the activities of terrorists and drug pushers, according to Daily Pioneer. At a standing committee meeting of the Western Zonal
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Western coastal States are deliberating a joint mechanism to tackle coastal security and drug trafficking in a bid to stem the activities of terrorists and drug pushers, according to Daily Pioneer. At a standing committee meeting of the Western Zonal Council which includes Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and other Union Territories like the Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Diu and Daman conclave, held in Goa over the July 2-3, officials from the Western zone States identified several areas where they can increase cooperation among their Governments.
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July - 2 
A Balochistan Levies officer was killed and another injured in an incident of shooting at the Jewa Intersection in Surab area of Kalat District. According to Levies sources, a squad was patrolling the area when unidentified armed men on a motorcycle
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A Balochistan Levies officer was killed and another injured in an incident of shooting at the Jewa Intersection in Surab area of Kalat District. According to Levies sources, a squad was patrolling the area when unidentified armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on the personnel, killing one official and seriously injuring another. The deceased was identified as constable Fareed Khan and the injured as Constable Ahmed Din.
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July - 2 
A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Faizabad area of Sariab in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 2, reports Daily Times. The assailants managed to flee the crime scene. Police said Hassan was attacked when he wa
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A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Faizabad area of Sariab in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 2, reports Daily Times. The assailants managed to flee the crime scene. Police said Hassan was attacked when he was on his way home.
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July - 2 
A tortured body of an elderly man was found from Sultanabad area within the jurisdiction of Jackson Police Station. According to Police, the victim was identified as Sultan Muhammad (60), son of Badshah, a resident of the same area. They said that th
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A tortured body of an elderly man was found from Sultanabad area within the jurisdiction of Jackson Police Station. According to Police, the victim was identified as Sultan Muhammad (60), son of Badshah, a resident of the same area. They said that the deceased was tortured to death while the motive behind incident was yet to be ascertained.
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July - 2 
A youngster was killed in PIB Colony within the remit of PIB Colony Police Station. Police officials said that unidentified assailants shot and killed the youngster in the area after abducting him from an unknown place.
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A youngster was killed in PIB Colony within the remit of PIB Colony Police Station. Police officials said that unidentified assailants shot and killed the youngster in the area after abducting him from an unknown place.
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July - 2 
Afghan defence officials denied the alleged incursion. “We are not aware of such an operation by the Afghan National Army in that area,” AFP quoted Daulat Wazir, a spokesman for the Ministry Of Defence, as saying. Colonel Ahmad Jan, a spokesman for A
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Afghan defence officials denied the alleged incursion. “We are not aware of such an operation by the Afghan National Army in that area,” AFP quoted Daulat Wazir, a spokesman for the Ministry Of Defence, as saying. Colonel Ahmad Jan, a spokesman for Army Corps 203 in southeastern Afghanistan, said: “It is not true; our forces have not entered Pakistan. We have not had any operations near the border recently.”
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July - 2 
Afghan National Army (ANA) troops intruded into Muqbal village, some 20 kilometres south of Parachinar, in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 2 and killed two tribesmen and injured another, reports Dawn. Hours before
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Afghan National Army (ANA) troops intruded into Muqbal village, some 20 kilometres south of Parachinar, in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 2 and killed two tribesmen and injured another, reports Dawn. Hours before the incident, a security post of the ANA came under attack near Anzer Kali in Danda Pattan area of Afghanistan’s Paktia province. The border post is adjacent to Kherlachi village in Upper Kurram. Sources said the pre-dawn attack had been repulsed by the Afghan army. They said Afghan troops intruded into Pakistani territory while pursuing the fleeing attackers and came across people of Muqbal village. Local people said the ANA personnel fired at three farmers. Lahore Khan and Gul Wazir died on the spot while Khwaja Din was injured.
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July - 2 
Afghanistan accused Pakistan’s Army of launching months of rocket attacks on its territory and threatened to report Islamabad to the UN Security Council, straining already troubled ties between the neighbours. Kabul has regularly accused elements in
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Afghanistan accused Pakistan’s Army of launching months of rocket attacks on its territory and threatened to report Islamabad to the UN Security Council, straining already troubled ties between the neighbours. Kabul has regularly accused elements in Islamabad’s government and Army of backing militants fighting the US-backed Kabul government, charges denied by Pakistan. But it was the first time Afghanistan has held Pakistan directly responsible for hundreds of rocket strikes on the heavily forested Afghan border province of Kunar that it says have killed four civilians since March. “We now have enough evidence that proves the rockets used in these attacks belong to the Pakistani army,” the spokesman for Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security, Shafiqullah Taheri.
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July - 2 
Claiming that Pakistan was being run to the ground, the country’s former President General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf has not ruled out a fresh military takeover of the Pakistan, reports Pakistan Observer. “The state is being run to the ground at the
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Claiming that Pakistan was being run to the ground, the country’s former President General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf has not ruled out a fresh military takeover of the Pakistan, reports Pakistan Observer. “The state is being run to the ground at the moment, and people are again running to the military to save the country,” Musharraf told a gathering in Aspen in Colorado in the US. While he maintained that Pakistan’s Constitution was “sacrosanct”, the former dictator also questioned: “Should we save the country, and do something unconstitutional or uphold the Constitution of the country, and let the state go down?” Vowing to return home on his “own accord”, Musharraf shrugged off calls in his country for Interpol to arrest him saying he was prepared to risk arrest by returning for elections, which he claimed would be held this year.
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July - 2 
Earlier on July 2, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Naek held a meeting to discuss the legal matters to deal with the issue of missing persons. The Government had decided to take up the issue of pick, kill and dump incidents on an emergency basi
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Earlier on July 2, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Naek held a meeting to discuss the legal matters to deal with the issue of missing persons. The Government had decided to take up the issue of pick, kill and dump incidents on an emergency basis with reports of over 203 bullet-riddled dead bodies being found in various parts of Balochistan in 2011. By comparison, there were reports of only 103 such incidents in 2010. “Supreme Court’s orders on missing persons in Balochistan must be implemented in letter and spirit,” stated an official release quoting Naek who, presided meeting.
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July - 2 
Four people, including an employee of Karachi Electricity Supply Company (KESC) and a sympathiser of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on July 2.
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Four people, including an employee of Karachi Electricity Supply Company (KESC) and a sympathiser of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on July 2.
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July - 2 
In another incident, a sympathiser of the MQM was shot dead at MA Jinnah Road within the limits of Nabi Bux Police Station. Police said that the victim, later identified as Imtiaz (26), son of Saleem was a resident of Ranchore Lane. He was at MA Jinn
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In another incident, a sympathiser of the MQM was shot dead at MA Jinnah Road within the limits of Nabi Bux Police Station. Police said that the victim, later identified as Imtiaz (26), son of Saleem was a resident of Ranchore Lane. He was at MA Jinnah Road to shop when unidentified pillion riders shot and killed him.
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July - 2 
In the first incident, an employee of the KESC was targeted inside the company’s office located in Nazimabad No 1 within the precincts of Rizvia Police Station. A Police official informed that Yaqoob Baloch (41), son of Taj Baloch, a resident of Old
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In the first incident, an employee of the KESC was targeted inside the company’s office located in Nazimabad No 1 within the precincts of Rizvia Police Station. A Police official informed that Yaqoob Baloch (41), son of Taj Baloch, a resident of Old Golimar was busy in his routine work when unidentified assailants barged into the office and shot him dead. Police added that preliminary investigation suggested that Baloch was also a member of the Balochistan National Party and had recently given a statement against the banned People’s Amn Committee, which might have been the reason for murder.
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July - 2 
Police arrested two alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and a gangster in separate raids conducted in the city. A police official informed that two alleged militants of the TTP, Faisal Mehsud and Khan Mohammad alias Sajid, were apprehe
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Police arrested two alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and a gangster in separate raids conducted in the city. A police official informed that two alleged militants of the TTP, Faisal Mehsud and Khan Mohammad alias Sajid, were apprehended from Orangi Town. He said that the accused were allegedly involved in the killings of ASI Nadeem and Constable Sajid. Separately, an alleged gangster Shaukat was arrested from Pak Colony along with his Kalashnikov and narcotics. Police officials said that the suspect was associated with Ghaffar Zikri group and involved in several targeted killings.
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July - 2 
Police recovered a body near Pero Bridge from Dera Murad Jamali tehsil (revenue unit) of Naseerabad. Mir Hassan Police Station officials recovered the body near Pero Bridge and moved it to a nearby hospital, where the victim was identified as Noruz B
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Police recovered a body near Pero Bridge from Dera Murad Jamali tehsil (revenue unit) of Naseerabad. Mir Hassan Police Station officials recovered the body near Pero Bridge and moved it to a nearby hospital, where the victim was identified as Noruz Bugti.
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July - 2 
Proclaiming Balochistan was top on his list of priorities, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 2 said bringing stability and prosperity in the Province would be the top priority of his Government, reports Daily Times. Chairing his first meeting
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Proclaiming Balochistan was top on his list of priorities, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 2 said bringing stability and prosperity in the Province would be the top priority of his Government, reports Daily Times. Chairing his first meeting on Balochistan crisis as Prime Minister, Raja said the self-styled independence of federal agencies is being checked by ensuring that they do not act independently in connection with law and order. He said the Federal Agencies were meant to provide assistance to the Provincial Government as and when required. The Prime Minister further said that he had invited the Baloch leadership for dialogue to address all their grievances within the framework of federation. “I will soon visit Balochistan with a view to find out an acceptable solution of the Balochistan problem after holding detailed discussion with all the stakeholders,” he announced.
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July - 2 
Slamming Pakistan for refusing to cut ties with the Haqqani network of militants, a leading US newspaper The Daily has said the military of the 'crippled and chaotic' state continues to play a 'double game' of accepting aid from America while enablin
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Slamming Pakistan for refusing to cut ties with the Haqqani network of militants, a leading US newspaper The Daily has said the military of the 'crippled and chaotic' state continues to play a 'double game' of accepting aid from America while enabling the Afghan Taliban, reports Indian Express. The Daily said in the editorial piece titled 'Crippled, Chaotic Pakistan' that for years, Pakistan ignored the Obama administration's pleas to crack down on militants who cross over to attack American forces in Afghanistan. Recent cross-border raids by Taliban militants who kill Pakistani soldiers should give Islamabad a reason to take that complaint more seriously, it said. Fighting extremists should be grounds for common cause, but there is no sign that Pakistan's military leaders get it. They see the need to confront the virulent Afghan-based insurgency that threatens their own country and has killed thousands of Pakistani soldiers and civilians. “But they refuse to cut ties with the Haqqanis and other militants, who give Islamabad leverage in Afghanistan and are the biggest threat to American efforts to stabilise that country,” The Daily said.
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July - 2 
The Pentagon has asked Congress to shift billions of dollars in the defense budget to pay for added fuel costs to ferry supplies to Afghanistan after Pakistan closed its border to NATO convoys, US officials said July 2, reports Dawn. In a letter to c
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The Pentagon has asked Congress to shift billions of dollars in the defense budget to pay for added fuel costs to ferry supplies to Afghanistan after Pakistan closed its border to NATO convoys, US officials said July 2, reports Dawn. In a letter to congressional defence committees, the Pentagon requested “reprogramming” USD 8.2 billion in funds previously approved to finance more urgent priorities, officials said. There were “some unanticipated costs that we just didn’t foresee,” spokesman Captain John Kirby told reporters. It remained unclear what programs in the defense budget would receive less funding as a result. A large portion of the request was due to the costs “associated with the extended closure of the ground lines of communication” in Pakistan, Kirby said. The Pentagon reportedly estimates an alternative network of northern supply routes through Central Asia has generated USD 2.1 billion in additional fuel costs compared to the shorter Pakistani route. The request to shift funds was also needed to cover the cost of deploying an additional aircraft carrier to the Gulf region.
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July - 2 
Unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Darra area of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 2, raising the total number of destroyed educational institutions in the District to 17. Two rooms of government primary for boys in Darr
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Unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Darra area of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 2, raising the total number of destroyed educational institutions in the District to 17. Two rooms of government primary for boys in Darra were destroyed when explosive material planted in its veranda went off at 3:30am.
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July - 2 
Unidentified militants blew up an eight-inch-diameter gas pipeline in the Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District. As a result, gas supply from well no 41 to the Sui Gas Purification Plant was suspended.
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Unidentified militants blew up an eight-inch-diameter gas pipeline in the Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District. As a result, gas supply from well no 41 to the Sui Gas Purification Plant was suspended.
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July - 2 
US drones target Taliban and al Qaeda militants in Pakistan’s semi-autonomous tribal belt on the Afghan border, where journalists and aid workers do not have independent access. The programme is covert, but US officials have defended the attacks as a
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US drones target Taliban and al Qaeda militants in Pakistan’s semi-autonomous tribal belt on the Afghan border, where journalists and aid workers do not have independent access. The programme is covert, but US officials have defended the attacks as a vital weapon in the war on terror, despite concerns from rights activists over civilian casualties. The decline in casualties correlates to a decline in attacks as relations between Islamabad and Washington deteriorated since Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan in May 2011 and after US air strikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last November. According to an AFP tally, 101 US drone strikes were reported in Pakistan in 2010, 64 in 2011 and only 24 so far this year. According to the bureau, between 2,496 and 3,202 persons were reportedly killed by drones in Pakistan since 2004. Among them are 482-832 civilians, 175 of them children. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay last month called for a UN investigation into US drone strikes, questioning their legality and saying they kill innocent civilians.
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July - 2 
Daily life was adversely affected in Chitwan District on July 2 due to a day-long bandh (general shutdown strike) imposed by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), reports Nepal News. UCPN-M enforced the bandh protesting against the cl
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Daily life was adversely affected in Chitwan District on July 2 due to a day-long bandh (general shutdown strike) imposed by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), reports Nepal News. UCPN-M enforced the bandh protesting against the clash that occurred between its cadres and that of the breakaway party, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), in Chitwan over the issue of party office on June 30. At least ten persons were injured, from both sides, when dispute over the ownership of the party office located at Krishna Nagar turned into a violent confrontation.
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July - 2 
Dispute between the rival Maoist parties over the ownership of party offices seemed far from over with the vice chairman of the breakaway CPN-Maoist, C.P Gajurel, on July 2 demanding that his party also wanted its share in the central office of the U
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Dispute between the rival Maoist parties over the ownership of party offices seemed far from over with the vice chairman of the breakaway CPN-Maoist, C.P Gajurel, on July 2 demanding that his party also wanted its share in the central office of the UCPN -M located at Peris Danda in Koteshwor.
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July - 2 
Leaders of the newly formed CPN-Maoist met Nepali Congress (NC) president Sushil Koirala on July 2 to discuss possible collaboration between the two parties to topple the Bhattarai Government. During the meeting held at Koirala's residence in Maharaj
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Leaders of the newly formed CPN-Maoist met Nepali Congress (NC) president Sushil Koirala on July 2 to discuss possible collaboration between the two parties to topple the Bhattarai Government. During the meeting held at Koirala's residence in Maharajgunj, both sides agreed that the Government must be removed at the earliest and that a national consensus Government should replace it. They also agreed that the caretaker government should not be allowed to introduce a full-fledged budget and they would strongly oppose if the government tried to 'forcefully' introduce it.
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July - 2 
Government is to take measures to recruit another 5,000 former LTTE combatants to the country's Civil Defense Force. Director General of the Civil Defense Department Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris on July 2 said that steps will be taken to recruit 5,000
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Government is to take measures to recruit another 5,000 former LTTE combatants to the country's Civil Defense Force. Director General of the Civil Defense Department Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris on July 2 said that steps will be taken to recruit 5,000 rehabilitated former LTTE cadres to the Department. The Government earlier recruited 1,500 former cadres, 300 each from the five districts in the Northern Province. Brigadier Peiris also has said that those LTTE cadres are now on active duty.
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July - 3 
“The first time we received information about him was during the interrogation of Gauhar Aziz Khomani, one of the six IM operatives arrested from Chennai’s Selaiyur in November 23, 2011,” said a Police officer, as reported on July 2, by Hindustan Tim
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“The first time we received information about him was during the interrogation of Gauhar Aziz Khomani, one of the six IM operatives arrested from Chennai’s Selaiyur in November 23, 2011,” said a Police officer, as reported on July 2, by Hindustan Times. “Sometime in late 2003, a meeting had taken place somewhere near the (Anjuman) university where five men decided to form the IM,” the officer added.
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July - 3 
“There are a lot of issues that States in Western India have in common. There is the crucial issue of coastal security, drug trafficking, sharing of police-related information, issues of disaster management which have to be tackled in unison,” Goa ch
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“There are a lot of issues that States in Western India have in common. There is the crucial issue of coastal security, drug trafficking, sharing of police-related information, issues of disaster management which have to be tackled in unison,” Goa chief secretary Sanjeev Srivastava commented.
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July - 3 
A hand grenade was found planted at a grocery shop of Ningthoujam Jayanta located at Moirang Lamkhai in Bishnupur District on July 3. An inscription on a small chit with ‘Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC [Nongdrenkhomba]’ was found
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A hand grenade was found planted at a grocery shop of Ningthoujam Jayanta located at Moirang Lamkhai in Bishnupur District on July 3. An inscription on a small chit with ‘Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC [Nongdrenkhomba]’ was found near the grenade. Police retrieved the grenade later.
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July - 3 
A high level Police team led by Inspector General of Police, (Crime) detected loss of more than 20 rifles that included 16 Self Loading Rifles (SLRs) and five .303 from the Police Kote (armory) in Zunheboto during the last week of June, 2012. A Polic
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A high level Police team led by Inspector General of Police, (Crime) detected loss of more than 20 rifles that included 16 Self Loading Rifles (SLRs) and five .303 from the Police Kote (armory) in Zunheboto during the last week of June, 2012. A Policeman in the rank of Sub Inspector (SI) was arrested in Dimapur on June 30 and after interrogation by the Zunheboto Police, was taken back to Zunheboto for further investigation. It may recalled that two SLRs, recovered from an injured and another slain cadre by Police, were traced to the Police armory, after a clash between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi in Zhekiye village under Zunheboto District on June 19. Earlier, in April, one Superintendant of Police (SP), two Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) and one Armed Branch Sub-Inspector (ABSI) of Wokha Police were suspended as suspects in the loss of ammunition. Another Police constable was arrested on May 30 after a huge cache of ammunition was seized from his house in Chumukedima which were believed to be on transit to be sold to one militant faction. Meanwhile, State Director General of Police, O.Alem had directed a high level Police team to conduct verification of various armouries in the State.
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July - 3 
A People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre identified as Muhammad Sadam (20) was arrested by SFs from Keirao Litan Makhong in Imphal East District on July 3. One small arm and three live rounds were recovered from his possession.
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A People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre identified as Muhammad Sadam (20) was arrested by SFs from Keirao Litan Makhong in Imphal East District on July 3. One small arm and three live rounds were recovered from his possession.
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July - 3 
A team of Thoubal District Police commandos arrested one woman cadre of a KCP outfit identified as Lourembam Maimom Ibemcha from Yairipok Bazar in Thoubal District at around 2 pm on July 3. Two demand letters and one mobile handset with SIM card were
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A team of Thoubal District Police commandos arrested one woman cadre of a KCP outfit identified as Lourembam Maimom Ibemcha from Yairipok Bazar in Thoubal District at around 2 pm on July 3. Two demand letters and one mobile handset with SIM card were reovered from her possession. She disclosed that she is working under the command of one Finance Commander Panthoi and Thoubal District commander of the outfit, Wanglen. She was involved in monetary demand and transporting arms and ammunitions from Moreh to other places of Thoubal for the outfit.
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A youth was allegedly shot at and injured by the Army personnel in Zatchaldara area of Kupwara District in the evening of July 3, reports India Today. According to locals, the troopers opened fire on a Tata mobile vehicle in which the youth, identifi
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A youth was allegedly shot at and injured by the Army personnel in Zatchaldara area of Kupwara District in the evening of July 3, reports India Today. According to locals, the troopers opened fire on a Tata mobile vehicle in which the youth, identified as Bilial Ahmed Margay, was injured. Soon the residents assembled at the main roundabout of Zatchaldara and held demonstrations against Army. The Kupwara town remained tense on July 4.
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July - 3 
Abu Jundal reportedly used chat services to communicate with his module members, as reported by Daily Bhaskar on July 4. He used the medium to stay off the radar of the intelligence agencies. “He used to chat with his module members from a cyber café
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Abu Jundal reportedly used chat services to communicate with his module members, as reported by Daily Bhaskar on July 4. He used the medium to stay off the radar of the intelligence agencies. “He used to chat with his module members from a cyber café in Aurangabad (Maharashtra) through such websites,” according to Police sources
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July - 3 
According to investigators, Jundal has shown no regret for 26/11 attacks, in which 166 people were killed and 238 injured. An unnamed officer commented, "Jundal has no regret for the deaths of 166 people in the 26/11 attack. He explained the deaths,
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According to investigators, Jundal has shown no regret for 26/11 attacks, in which 166 people were killed and 238 injured. An unnamed officer commented, "Jundal has no regret for the deaths of 166 people in the 26/11 attack. He explained the deaths, saying that in the way of god people have to sacrifice not only their life but also leave their homes, relatives and family too”. He further added,that the carnage was "a part of his devotion for his religious duty called jihad". The planning for 26/11 was done sometime in 2003, Jundal has said.
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July - 3 
According to sources Fasih Mahmood is one of the founding members of Indian Mujahideen (IM) and that he studied in the same engineering college as Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal- the Bhatkal brothers (founding members and top commanders of IM), who are curr
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According to sources Fasih Mahmood is one of the founding members of Indian Mujahideen (IM) and that he studied in the same engineering college as Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal- the Bhatkal brothers (founding members and top commanders of IM), who are currently based in Karachi (Pakistan). An engineer by profession, 28-year old Fasih is alleged to have been involved in the Chinnaswamy Stadium blast in Bangalore and the shooting incident near Jama Masjid (Delhi) in 2010 and is wanted by both Delhi and Karnataka Police.
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July - 3 
Army has foiled several infiltration attempts by militants to enter into Jammu and Kashmir in the last six months, General Officer Commanding in Chief Lieutenant General K T Parnaik told reporters on July 3, according to Times of India. "There have b
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Army has foiled several infiltration attempts by militants to enter into Jammu and Kashmir in the last six months, General Officer Commanding in Chief Lieutenant General K T Parnaik told reporters on July 3, according to Times of India. "There have been attempts for the past six months to infiltrate militants to this side. They (Militants) have made number of infiltration attempts, but their attempts have been foiled," Parnaik said, adding, "We have information on that (terrorists are being trained to infiltrate to J&K to create trouble by Pakistan). Terrorists are camped at launching Pads. They have instructions to infiltrate (into Jammu and Kashmir)." He further added that in couple of intrusion bids, the militants had managed to reach depth areas but they were pushed back successfully, adds Daily Excelsior. "So, far we have succeeded in foiling the infiltration bids. Even if some militants managed to infiltrate, we are capable of taking care of them’’, he pointed out.
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July - 3 
At least 12 persons, including four Policemen, were injured during the clashes that broke out at Ganderbal (Ganderbal District) after a girl was allegedly assaulted by the college authorities on the allegation that she did not adhere to the dress cod
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At least 12 persons, including four Policemen, were injured during the clashes that broke out at Ganderbal (Ganderbal District) after a girl was allegedly assaulted by the college authorities on the allegation that she did not adhere to the dress code. After the incident, the students pelted stones at the college building. As the protesters were protesting and pelting stones, Police asked them to refrain from stone pelting. The protesting students continued stone pelting resulting in Police resorting to lathi -charge. Later people of the area also joined the protest. The clashes between the two sides led to injuries to 12 persons, including four Policemen.
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July - 3 
Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on July 3 termed as "fiction" and "imagination" the allegations of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani about settling RSS and Sangh Parivar members in the Valley in the garb of
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Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on July 3 termed as "fiction" and "imagination" the allegations of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani about settling RSS and Sangh Parivar members in the Valley in the garb of return of Kashmiri Pandits, reports Daily Excelsior. "Glad to see SASG’s (Syed Ali Shah Geelani) imagination and ability to create fiction has not dulled with age," he wrote on the micro-blogging site twitter.Com in response to the Hurriyat leader’s allegations. Omar dared Geelani to come out with the truth about his stand on the return of Kashmiri Pandits."If he wants to oppose Pandits’ return, he should say so," the CM said.
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July - 3 
Coming down heavily on brutal factional killings that have also led to deaths of innocent people in some parts of Nagaland, Chairman of Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) Major General (Retd) N.George said such acts would not have been accepted in a
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Coming down heavily on brutal factional killings that have also led to deaths of innocent people in some parts of Nagaland, Chairman of Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) Major General (Retd) N.George said such acts would not have been accepted in any organized and civilized society unlike in Nagaland, where people have been silenced to acceptance. He said this while addressing media persons after the meeting of the CFSB held at Hotel Millennium, at the outskirts of Kohima on June 3. He said everybody claimed that they were working for the Nagas but instead only indulge in killings and extortion. He reminded the different factions/groups on the need to look around the world to realize that the rule at barrel of gun doesn’t last long as such people have been thrown by the wayside.
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July - 3 
Contractors are too scared to bid for road development projects in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, reports Economic Times. Speaking to Economic Times, Road Transport secretary AK Upadhyay said: "There are issues in Bastar region. Despite our best effo
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Contractors are too scared to bid for road development projects in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, reports Economic Times. Speaking to Economic Times, Road Transport secretary AK Upadhyay said: "There are issues in Bastar region. Despite our best efforts, the State Government is unable to award projects of 800 kilometres in the region. We have decided to go to the ground level, interact with District-level officers and sort out the issue. The main problem is that contractors are not coming forward to bid for these projects. We will see if we can break up the bigger projects and engage local contractors to complete these missing links." The Road Transport secretary and Director-General (roads) would go to Jagdalpur, the District headquarters of Bastar region, this month to address these issues.
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July - 3 
Decided to give a dossier on LeT operative Abu Jundal to Pakistan, as reported by Zee News. According to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials, India has decided to share a copy of Jundal's passport and identity card with the Foreign Secretary of
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Decided to give a dossier on LeT operative Abu Jundal to Pakistan, as reported by Zee News. According to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials, India has decided to share a copy of Jundal's passport and identity card with the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Jalil Abbas Jilani during Indo-Pak talks on July 4.
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July - 3 
Even though the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) is yet to officially claim responsibility for the indiscriminate firing at the Lumdiengjri Police station on June 2 night, the outfit publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw has posted on
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Even though the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) is yet to officially claim responsibility for the indiscriminate firing at the Lumdiengjri Police station on June 2 night, the outfit publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw has posted on the social networking site (Facebook) that June 2 incident is only the beginning. “What happened yesterday (Monday) night is a small example of what is going to happen in the run-up to the outfit’s ‘silver jubilee’ on August 14. We will continue with our armed struggle for another 25 years if required,” Nongtraw stated on the social networking site. Meanwhile, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, AR Mawthoh said that the Police have completed the exercise of reviewing the overall security scenario in the city following the firing incident.
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July - 3 
Fasih had, however, remained just a name for investigators till they got hold of Mohammad Tariq Anjuman Hasan, a 31-year-old civil engineer staying at Nalanda’s Bihar Sharif and, allegedly, a founding member and key ideologue of the same home-grown t
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Fasih had, however, remained just a name for investigators till they got hold of Mohammad Tariq Anjuman Hasan, a 31-year-old civil engineer staying at Nalanda’s Bihar Sharif and, allegedly, a founding member and key ideologue of the same home-grown terror outfit. Hasan, who confessed to having joined Simi in 1998 had told investigators that Fasih had been crucial for the outfit since 2003.
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July - 3 
Fasih was one of the five men who transformed the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) into the IM almost overnight a decade ago, Delhi Police sources claim. “Tariq, who was studying there and was just 20 years old at the time, was one. The othe
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Fasih was one of the five men who transformed the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) into the IM almost overnight a decade ago, Delhi Police sources claim. “Tariq, who was studying there and was just 20 years old at the time, was one. The others were Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal, who are currently in Karachi, Yasin alias Shahrukh, and Fasih, who has been instrumental in arranging finances for most of the IM’s terror-ops”, according to Police sources. However, The Times of India on July 4, added the name of Aamir Reza Khan among the founding members.
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July - 3 
Four unidentified persons abducted one Manggoulen Misao, a 4th semester student of Manipur University, at around 6 pm from his residence located at Chassad Avenue, Sanjenthong in Imphal East District on July 3. Taking strong exception to the abductio
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Four unidentified persons abducted one Manggoulen Misao, a 4th semester student of Manipur University, at around 6 pm from his residence located at Chassad Avenue, Sanjenthong in Imphal East District on July 3. Taking strong exception to the abduction of the student, the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) General Headquarters has fervently appealed the abductors concerned to release the student by 6 pm of July 5 while cautioning to take stringent measure against the people or group involved in the abduction if they fail to respond by the said time.
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July - 3 
In late 2010, sources said, Jundal expressed apprehension that he may be targeted in Saudi Arabia. This is when it was decided to make his National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (number 354050-3970947). It was issued on February 24, 2011 and
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In late 2010, sources said, Jundal expressed apprehension that he may be targeted in Saudi Arabia. This is when it was decided to make his National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (number 354050-3970947). It was issued on February 24, 2011 and was valid till February 2021. The entry saying 'entitled visa free entry into Pakistan' allowed him freedom to enter Pakistan anytime from anywhere. "This facility is provided to Pakistanis who have high contacts," sources said.
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July - 3 
Jundal refuses to give information about the involvement of Pakistan’s state agencies, say investigators as reported on July 3 by Business Standard. He further told the investigators that he was initially given the code name Abu Hamza, later changed
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Jundal refuses to give information about the involvement of Pakistan’s state agencies, say investigators as reported on July 3 by Business Standard. He further told the investigators that he was initially given the code name Abu Hamza, later changed to Abu Jundal in 2008 because his handlers in LeT did not want him to be identified during the investigations into the 26/11 attacks.
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July - 3 
Jundal told the Special Cell of Delhi Police during interrogation that the LeT has brought in an ace Chinese para-glider to northern Pakistan where he has been training militants in paragliding for the past two years. The training is being conducted
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Jundal told the Special Cell of Delhi Police during interrogation that the LeT has brought in an ace Chinese para-glider to northern Pakistan where he has been training militants in paragliding for the past two years. The training is being conducted somewhere in the Baltistan area of north Pakistan bordering the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China. In addition, he confessed that the training began in early 2010 and has been ongoing for the past two years. The LeT had bought around 50 gliders from China and more than a 100 militants have been trained in the past two years.
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July - 3 
Jundal used Paksitani passport to travel to Saudi Arabia and he was also given a Pakistani ID card in the name of Riyasat Ali while he was staying in Pakistan. His visa for Saudi Arabia had been issued on the Pakistani passport.
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Jundal used Paksitani passport to travel to Saudi Arabia and he was also given a Pakistani ID card in the name of Riyasat Ali while he was staying in Pakistan. His visa for Saudi Arabia had been issued on the Pakistani passport.
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July - 3 
Jundal's passport (number - QL1790941) was made on January 28, 2009, valid till January 2014, with his address shown as village Daowkay, Post Office Mohammad Rehman Pura in District Sheikhupura (in Punjab Province). He was shown as the son of one Moh
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Jundal's passport (number - QL1790941) was made on January 28, 2009, valid till January 2014, with his address shown as village Daowkay, Post Office Mohammad Rehman Pura in District Sheikhupura (in Punjab Province). He was shown as the son of one Mohammad Khushi.
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July - 3 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks handler Abu Jundal's passport has revealed his present and permanent addresses in Pakistan as Muridke near Lahore, as reported on July 3.
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks handler Abu Jundal's passport has revealed his present and permanent addresses in Pakistan as Muridke near Lahore, as reported on July 3.
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July - 3 
On the same day, two more UPRF cadres identified as Naorem Roshan alias Rocky Singh and Toijam Devdutta alias lnao were arrested from their respective houses. Naorem Roshan disclosed that he joined UPRA organization in the month of January 2012 throu
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On the same day, two more UPRF cadres identified as Naorem Roshan alias Rocky Singh and Toijam Devdutta alias lnao were arrested from their respective houses. Naorem Roshan disclosed that he joined UPRA organization in the month of January 2012 through one Joshua of Makokching, at present residing at Hyderabad and presently holding the rank of self styled finance secretary of UPRA. Toijam Devdutta disclosed that he joined UPRA organization in the month of May 2012 through one Rocky. Further, they had already extorted an amount of INR 15,000 from Kumar of Pukhao and INR 11,000 from the Chief of Sinam Kom Village respectively.
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July - 3 
Over 800 personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh police had divided themselves into three parties — all starting from different locations —for one of the biggest anti-Maoist operations in recent months in the night of June 2
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Over 800 personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh police had divided themselves into three parties — all starting from different locations —for one of the biggest anti-Maoist operations in recent months in the night of June 28. All the three parties got involved in encounters, one of which, near Basaguda, resulted in the death of 17 villagers and injuries to six CRPF personnel and some other villagers. While there were no casualties in one encounter, security forces gunned down two villagers in the third encounter.
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July - 3 
Police neutralized a recruitment module of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and arrested seven militants from Sopore town and its adjoining areas in Baramulla District. One Pika Gun, 75 rounds of Pika ammunition, two Chinese Pistols, two Pistol magazines, nine
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Police neutralized a recruitment module of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and arrested seven militants from Sopore town and its adjoining areas in Baramulla District. One Pika Gun, 75 rounds of Pika ammunition, two Chinese Pistols, two Pistol magazines, nine Pistol ammunition rounds, one UBGL Thrower, six UBGL Shell, one Detonator, one Rocket Launcher and four Hand grenades were recovered from the arrestees. The module was tasked to target VIP rallies and Security Forces (SFs). Superintendent of Police (SP, Sopore) Imtiaz Hussain said that local boys were recruited into the outfit building a network of LeT operatives who were bent upon executing various terrorist actions in and around Sopore in criminal conspiracy with one Pakistani terrorist code named Fahadullah, who is operating in Sopore, who in turn has been taking directions from another terrorist code named Hanzullah-an LeT ‘commander’ based in Pakistan. He said that Fahadullah is the only surviving LeT terrorist of Pakistani origin in Sopore active as on date. "After being indoctrinated with Jihadi ideology, the group members had formally joined LeT organization and were provided the communication gadgets and weaponry", he added. "The members of the module have been assigned with various tasks of couriering the weapons and money, identifying the targets vis-a-vis security installations and arranging communication devices. Some of the members of the module were preparing to visit Pakistan on legal documents to get further training in bomb making and other terrorist activities, while others were preparing other terrorist actions including grenade attacks on VIP rallies and attacks on police and security forces", the SP added.
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July - 3 
PREPAK is a revolutionary group in Manipur which demands the expulsion of 'outsiders' from the state. The outfit became dormant after its leader Tulachandra was killed in 1986.
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PREPAK is a revolutionary group in Manipur which demands the expulsion of 'outsiders' from the state. The outfit became dormant after its leader Tulachandra was killed in 1986.
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July - 3 
Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) ‘publicity secretary’ B. Naijab disclosed that NDFB-RD is ready to begin peace talks without any precondition to solve the Bodo imbroglio. Assam Tribune adds that NDFB-RD has s
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Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) ‘publicity secretary’ B. Naijab disclosed that NDFB-RD is ready to begin peace talks without any precondition to solve the Bodo imbroglio. Assam Tribune adds that NDFB-RD has stressed on the necessity of releasing of its ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary from the central jail in order to participate in the peace process
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July - 3 
Recent investigations have also revealed that IM's Bihar module, was not the "latest" but the "oldest" module formed by the terror outfit, as reported on July 4, by The Times of India. "The Bihar module was the first one to come up under the tutelage
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Recent investigations have also revealed that IM's Bihar module, was not the "latest" but the "oldest" module formed by the terror outfit, as reported on July 4, by The Times of India. "The Bihar module was the first one to come up under the tutelage of Yasin Bhatkal and Mohammad Tariq Anjum Hasan," said a source. "However, as this module was more ideologically inclined and was part of the core group, the other modules, those in Pune and Beed in Maharashtra and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh were tasked with executing the terror attacks across the country till 2008. It was only when these modules were either eliminated or busted that IM fell back on their recruits from Samastipur-Darbhanga and Nalanda," the source added.
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July - 3 
Rift appears to be widening within APHC-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) with several leaders seeking reorganization of the amalgam after its executive council meet was postponed on July 1, according to Times of India. Mirwaiz Umer Farooq had postponed the meeting c
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Rift appears to be widening within APHC-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) with several leaders seeking reorganization of the amalgam after its executive council meet was postponed on July 1, according to Times of India. Mirwaiz Umer Farooq had postponed the meeting citing the fire that gutted Sufi saint Dastgeer Sahib's shrine in Srinagar on June 25. Senior APHC-M leaders like Nayeem Khan refused to believe the shrine fire led to the meeting's cancellation. He did not name the Mirwaiz but said, "Some leaders avoid to explain their stand on certain vital issues for which Hurriyat conference stands for. That led to the meeting's deferment." But another leader Shabir Ahmad Shah said the meeting will be held soon to restructure Hurriyat. "The meeting will be held definitely," he said.
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July - 3 
Security agencies on July 3 claimed that two more people killed in June 28 encounter in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh were confirmed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), ascertaining the presence of at least seven Maoists am
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Security agencies on July 3 claimed that two more people killed in June 28 encounter in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh were confirmed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), ascertaining the presence of at least seven Maoists among the 19 alleged Maoists and their sympathisers who were killed, reports The Indian Express. But unlike the other five Maoists — four died, one is injured — who have previous Police records of having indulged in Maoist activities, the Police have not been able to find any prior case against these two so far. The duo, Sodi Dulla (24), and Marakkam Lacha, whose age could not be ascertained, were killed near the Chintalnar area, in an encounter with one of the three teams of security forces out on an operation that night.
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July - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a bullet-riddled body of a cadre belonging to disbanded United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militant formation from Rengbohom Higher Secondary School playground in Karbi Anglong District on July 3, reports The
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a bullet-riddled body of a cadre belonging to disbanded United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militant formation from Rengbohom Higher Secondary School playground in Karbi Anglong District on July 3, reports The Sentinel. The deceased have been identified as Biky Tisso (25). SFs recovered six empty cartridges and one .9 mm pistol.
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July - 3 
SFs also arrested one United People’s Revolutionary Front (UPRF) cadre namely, Ayekpam Sanahal alias Johnson from Pukhao Naharup Makha Leikai in Imphal East District on July 3, reports The Sangai Express. On verification, he disclosed that he joined
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SFs also arrested one United People’s Revolutionary Front (UPRF) cadre namely, Ayekpam Sanahal alias Johnson from Pukhao Naharup Makha Leikai in Imphal East District on July 3, reports The Sangai Express. On verification, he disclosed that he joined UPRA organization in the month of May 2012 through one Roshan alias Rocky of Naharup Terapur.
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July - 3 
SFs arrested two militants of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) from two different villages under Golokganj Police Station in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph. The militants were identified as Tapan Adhikari who was arrested from Jhapu
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SFs arrested two militants of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) from two different villages under Golokganj Police Station in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph. The militants were identified as Tapan Adhikari who was arrested from Jhapusabari while Neelkamal Roy alias Nobin Roy was arrested from Kherbari village. The Sentinel adds that eight detonators, 580 number of gelatin sticks, 27 metres of electric wire, 1 Chinese grenade, 3 mobile phones and a map of Dhubri and Cooch Behar (West Bengal) were recovered from the duo.
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July - 3 
SFs on July 3 arrested Manjit Phanglo alias Main Dimasa, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF) from Ananda Nagar under Noonmati Police Station in Guwahati city, reports Assam Tribune. SFs recovered a .32 pistol
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SFs on July 3 arrested Manjit Phanglo alias Main Dimasa, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF) from Ananda Nagar under Noonmati Police Station in Guwahati city, reports Assam Tribune. SFs recovered a .32 pistol from his possession. Later, based on his revelations, SFs arrested DNRF ‘vice-chairman’, Nilesh Thousen alias Thairang Dimasa from the same area.
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July - 3 
SFs on July 3 managed to rescue Moniram Pandey (50), head teacher of Bagetar ME School in Haflong town of Dima Hasao District, who was abducted by suspected Dimasa militants on the same day.
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SFs on July 3 managed to rescue Moniram Pandey (50), head teacher of Bagetar ME School in Haflong town of Dima Hasao District, who was abducted by suspected Dimasa militants on the same day.
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July - 3 
Sources say Jundal was planning to attack the Nashik Police Academy in Maharashtra, following the successful strike on the Lahore Police Academy in Pakistan allegedly by the Taliban on March 30, 2009, as reported by IBNLive on July 3. Jundal has alle
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Sources say Jundal was planning to attack the Nashik Police Academy in Maharashtra, following the successful strike on the Lahore Police Academy in Pakistan allegedly by the Taliban on March 30, 2009, as reported by IBNLive on July 3. Jundal has allegedly confessed that the plans were still on even when he was deported from Saudi Arabia and arrested by the Delhi Police upon his arrival at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on June 21.
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July - 3 
State Special Operation Cell, Amritsar, a unit of Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police arrested three cross border smugglers, identified as Dilbagh Singh, Bikramjit Singh and Gurpartap Singh in Ram Tirath Road, Amritsar and recovered INR 5 lakh
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State Special Operation Cell, Amritsar, a unit of Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police arrested three cross border smugglers, identified as Dilbagh Singh, Bikramjit Singh and Gurpartap Singh in Ram Tirath Road, Amritsar and recovered INR 5 lakh Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), 1 pistol, 38 live cartridges and Pakistani mobile phone set on July 3.
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July - 3 
Statements of LeT operative David Coleman Headley and Abu Jundal, match in one key respect as they have both named the same three Pakistani officials as being involved in the planning and execution of the 26/11 attacks. Sources in the Maharashtra Ant
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Statements of LeT operative David Coleman Headley and Abu Jundal, match in one key respect as they have both named the same three Pakistani officials as being involved in the planning and execution of the 26/11 attacks. Sources in the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), said Jundal has named Major Iqbal, Major Sameer Ali and Colonel Shah of the Pakistani Army. He is believed to have told interrogators that Major Iqbal provided PKR/INR 25 lakh for the boat that was initially purchased for the 2008 attacks.
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July - 3 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 25-year-old trainee Police constable in a crowded market place at Bhansi town in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 3, reports post.jagran.com. Jaikumar Mandavi was shot i
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 25-year-old trainee Police constable in a crowded market place at Bhansi town in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 3, reports post.jagran.com. Jaikumar Mandavi was shot in the back by suspected Maoists, dressed as locals, in the village when he was returning home after buying grocery with his father, Superintendent of Police (SP, Dantewada) Narendra Khare said. Mandavi was undergoing training at Bastar District's headquarter at Jagdalpur and had come to his hometown three days ago on leave, the SP said.
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July - 3 
The cross-Line of Control (LoC) bus service between Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Jammu and Kashmir resumed on July 2 after two weeks of suspension, reports Daily Pioneer. The cross-LoC trade also resumed on July 3. The bus service and trade re
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The cross-Line of Control (LoC) bus service between Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Jammu and Kashmir resumed on July 2 after two weeks of suspension, reports Daily Pioneer. The cross-LoC trade also resumed on July 3. The bus service and trade remained suspended since June 13 following escalation of tension between the two Armies.
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July - 3 
These two — Dulla and Lacha — are now said to be Maoists, with Dulla apparently being a ‘platoon commander’, a mid-level position in the Maoist hierarchy. Teams from both the CRPF and the Chhattisgarh Police on July 3 visited the sites of the three e
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These two — Dulla and Lacha — are now said to be Maoists, with Dulla apparently being a ‘platoon commander’, a mid-level position in the Maoist hierarchy. Teams from both the CRPF and the Chhattisgarh Police on July 3 visited the sites of the three encounters, where villagers are said to have identified the photographs of the two as Maoists.
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July - 3 
Three personnel of 24 Assam Rifles were reported to have sustained injuries in a gunfight with cadres of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) which took place at around 7 pm near Satang village under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District on July 3.
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Three personnel of 24 Assam Rifles were reported to have sustained injuries in a gunfight with cadres of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) which took place at around 7 pm near Satang village under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District on July 3. According to a reliable source, the incident occurred when the AR troops were trailing the PLA cadres on getting information that a villager of Lamlong Khunou was abducted by the PLA cadres. The villager was reportedly released before reaching the spot where the encounter took place. The three AR personnel suffered injuries after explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) followed by gunshot. However, the identities of the injured AR personnel could not be confirmed.
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July - 3 
Three top leaders of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) - Kashirai Reang, Debadanta Reang and Brikhu Reang - surrendered their arms to the Assam Rifles at Khedachara in North Tripura District on July 3, reports The Sentinel. The militant
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Three top leaders of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) - Kashirai Reang, Debadanta Reang and Brikhu Reang - surrendered their arms to the Assam Rifles at Khedachara in North Tripura District on July 3, reports The Sentinel. The militants surrendered an AK-56 rifle and some China-made arms and ammunition. "The Bangladesh security forces flushed out the insurgents from their camps in Chittagong Hill tracks (CHT) of that country. They crossed over to Tripura before surrendering," a police official said.
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July - 3 
Two persons, identified as Damu Mahadu Kadale and Khandu Pite were arrested and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with the face value of INR 1.82 lakh recovered from their possession at Peint near Hutatma Smarak in Nashik, on July 3, reports samayli
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Two persons, identified as Damu Mahadu Kadale and Khandu Pite were arrested and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with the face value of INR 1.82 lakh recovered from their possession at Peint near Hutatma Smarak in Nashik, on July 3, reports samaylive.com. According to Police, the arrested said the FICNs were allegedly printed from computer.
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July - 3 
Two Policemen were shot dead in twin attacks at busy market places in two towns of Pulwama (Pulwama District) and Yaripora (Kulgam District) in the afternoon of July 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired at and killed Constable, Dalbir Singh, w
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Two Policemen were shot dead in twin attacks at busy market places in two towns of Pulwama (Pulwama District) and Yaripora (Kulgam District) in the afternoon of July 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired at and killed Constable, Dalbir Singh, who was regulating traffic in Pulwama Chowk. In another incident, militants opened indiscriminate fire on Constable Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat at Yaripora market. Eyewitnesses said that the militants were travelling in a car and fired at the constable indiscriminately. Militants also snatched his service AK-Rifle. A civilian, Samir Ahmad Tak, suffered minor injuries in the attack.
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July - 3 
Union Government has categorically stated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-khaplang (NSCN-K) led by S.S. Khaplang, which signed a ceasefire with Myanmar on April 9, is providing shelter to Northeast insurgent outfits. The union represe
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Union Government has categorically stated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-khaplang (NSCN-K) led by S.S. Khaplang, which signed a ceasefire with Myanmar on April 9, is providing shelter to Northeast insurgent outfits. The union representatives and the NSCN-K leadership that met in Kohima on June 3 discussed several issues, including the one on providing shelter and aiding northeastern outfits, including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), despite being warned by New Delhi against doing so. The chairman of the ceasefire supervisory board, Major General (retd) N. George, said during the meeting that the security forces had tabled clear evidence that NSCN-K still shelter cadres of other outfits. He said there was clear evidence that ULFA camps in Changlang and Tirap Districts of Arunachal Pradesh were aided by the NSCN-K. “There is enough evidence that the NSCN (K) is providing shelter to cadres of other insurgent groups,” George said. The NSCN-K rebutted the claim of the Centre’s representative, but did not deny the presence of cadres of Northeast militants in Myanmar.
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July - 3 
A 65-year-old man identified as Noor Habib was gunned down outside his factory where he was working as a watchman in SITE area.
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A 65-year-old man identified as Noor Habib was gunned down outside his factory where he was working as a watchman in SITE area.
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July - 3 
A Police constable identified as Gulzar Alvi (47), was shot dead near his home in Petal Wali Gali in Rizvia Police Station area. The deceased was posted to the Hassan Square Police headquarter and was on the way to headquarter when at least two armed
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A Police constable identified as Gulzar Alvi (47), was shot dead near his home in Petal Wali Gali in Rizvia Police Station area. The deceased was posted to the Hassan Square Police headquarter and was on the way to headquarter when at least two armed motorcyclists shot and killed him.
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July - 3 
A remote-controlled blast killed a paramilitary officer and injured four other security personnel in the Bara Kamangara area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency, reports Central Asia Online. Sources said that the Frontier Corps (FC) per
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A remote-controlled blast killed a paramilitary officer and injured four other security personnel in the Bara Kamangara area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency, reports Central Asia Online. Sources said that the Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were carrying out a search in the area after one early-morning explosion when the second blast occurred causing the causality.
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July - 3 
After much deliberation after the April 15 Bannu jailbreak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities on July 3 decided to build an underground jail to hold terrorism suspects now incarcerated throughout the province, Central Asia Online quoting Dawn reported.
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After much deliberation after the April 15 Bannu jailbreak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities on July 3 decided to build an underground jail to hold terrorism suspects now incarcerated throughout the province, Central Asia Online quoting Dawn reported. Officials have begun practical work and preparation of the underground facility, PC-I. Suspected militants will be detained in a separate jail at the Peshawar Central Jail until the new jail is built. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has allocated PKR 213.5m (USD 2.3 million) in fiscal 2012-2013 (July 1-June 30) for building the underground jail, where it intends to hold only Taliban or other terrorism suspects. They plan to try more than 3,000 suspected militants there after completing construction.
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July - 3 
An activist of the PPP and a passerby were shot dead in an act of target killing in Sector 14-E area of Orangi Town within the limits of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. Deceased PPP worker was identified as Shahid Ahmed aka Shaheen Bihari (35), while
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An activist of the PPP and a passerby were shot dead in an act of target killing in Sector 14-E area of Orangi Town within the limits of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. Deceased PPP worker was identified as Shahid Ahmed aka Shaheen Bihari (35), while the passerby as Muhammad Haroon (50).
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July - 3 
Another PPP worker namely Muhammad Saleem Awan Khan (35), was shot dead when at least four armed men, on two motorcycles, opened fire on his car near his home in Qaimkhani Colony in Baldia Town within the jurisdiction of Mochko Police Station. Police
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Another PPP worker namely Muhammad Saleem Awan Khan (35), was shot dead when at least four armed men, on two motorcycles, opened fire on his car near his home in Qaimkhani Colony in Baldia Town within the jurisdiction of Mochko Police Station. Police officials said that the deceased was the PPP Cultural Wing’s President for West Zone.
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July - 3 
At least five persons including two workers of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and a Policeman were shot dead in a spate of target killings in different parts of Karachi, the provincial metropolis of Sindh.
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At least five persons including two workers of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and a Policeman were shot dead in a spate of target killings in different parts of Karachi, the provincial metropolis of Sindh.
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July - 3 
At least four women were killed and four others injured, including women and children, in a grenade attack at a home in Malik Din Khel area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 3.
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At least four women were killed and four others injured, including women and children, in a grenade attack at a home in Malik Din Khel area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 3.
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July - 3 
Awami National Party (ANP) District President, Khan Gul Bhattani, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the limits of Shaheed Murid Akbar Police Station on July 3, reports Daily Times. The attackers ambushed the vehicle of Bhattani and injured
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Awami National Party (ANP) District President, Khan Gul Bhattani, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the limits of Shaheed Murid Akbar Police Station on July 3, reports Daily Times. The attackers ambushed the vehicle of Bhattani and injured him critically. Later, he succumbed to the wounds. The assailants managed to escape from the scene.
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July - 3 
Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani declared insufficient the “privately-rendered soft apology” of ISAF commander General Allen over the Salala incident. BBC, quoting an “important Pakistan Army officer well informed about di
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Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani declared insufficient the “privately-rendered soft apology” of ISAF commander General Allen over the Salala incident. BBC, quoting an “important Pakistan Army officer well informed about diplomatic endeavours between Pakistan and the USA”, said that while General Kayani appreciated and encouraged the ‘private apology’ of ISAF’s General Allen, yet he had declared it insufficient. General Kayani stressed the fact that the issue was not between two armies, but two states, and hence could only be resolved at state level.
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July - 3 
Fewer civilians have died in US drone strikes in Pakistan so far this year than at any other time in the last four years, a report Bureau of Investigative Journalism said July 2, reports Dawn. Three to 24 civilians were reported killed by American CI
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Fewer civilians have died in US drone strikes in Pakistan so far this year than at any other time in the last four years, a report Bureau of Investigative Journalism said July 2, reports Dawn. Three to 24 civilians were reported killed by American CIA drones in Pakistan from January to June, according to the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism. Reported civilian casualty rates have not been so low since the first half of 2008, when 12-21 civilians reportedly died under former US president George W Bush, it said. It was also a marked decline on the 62-103 civilians reported killed by drone strikes in Pakistan in the first six months of 2011, the bureau added.
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July - 3 
Law Minister Farooq H Naek, on the directives of the Prime Minister, has constituted a committee to resolve the issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, where hundreds of people have gone missing in past four years, reports The Express Tribun
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Law Minister Farooq H Naek, on the directives of the Prime Minister, has constituted a committee to resolve the issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, where hundreds of people have gone missing in past four years, reports The Express Tribune. Chief Secretary Balochistan Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad will head the committee which will give its detailed briefing to Ministry of Law and Justice on July 6. Fateh will also update the committee on the views of disgruntled Baloch leaders who are being invited by the government to kick off negotiations addressing their concerns. “We will formally hold an important meeting on Friday (July 6) to discuss all issues that is dialogue with Baloch leaders and missing persons,” a senior official said. Chief Minister Balochistan Nawaz Aslam Raisani will also present his view points on resolve the chronic issue, the official said. Raisani assured the Law Minister of his full cooperation in formulating laws which would help keep check on enforcement agencies to stop enforced disappearances.
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July - 3 
NATO truckers welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reopen supply lines into Afghanistan but said they feared militant’s attack, demanding security guarantees before the resumption. Mir Muhammad Yousaf Shahwani, head of the largest oil tanker owners associ
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NATO truckers welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reopen supply lines into Afghanistan but said they feared militant’s attack, demanding security guarantees before the resumption. Mir Muhammad Yousaf Shahwani, head of the largest oil tanker owners association in Pakistan, said that supply trucks and tankers could be en route in “days” but insisted they needed protection first. “It is a sudden decision but even then we can start supplies in days. The thing is, who will protect us,” Shahwani said.
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July - 3 
Pakistan on July 3 agreed to reopen its border to NATO supply convoys into Afghanistan after the United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that Washington was sorry for the loss of life in NATO arial attack on Salala border check-pos
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Pakistan on July 3 agreed to reopen its border to NATO supply convoys into Afghanistan after the United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that Washington was sorry for the loss of life in NATO arial attack on Salala border check-post on November 26, 2011. The announcement, following months of negotiations, will come as a relief to the United States and its NATO allies which need the routes for a planned withdrawal of combat forces from Afghanistan through 2014. During a telephonic conversation, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar “informed me that the ground supply lines into Afghanistan are opening”, Clinton said. Islamabad has long demanded that Washington apologise for the deadly air raid before it would reopen the NATO routes, closed in anger after the US attack. “Foreign Minister Khar and I acknowledged the mistakes that resulted in the loss of Pakistani military lives,” Clinton said in a statement. “We are sorry for the losses suffered by the Pakistani military. We are committed to working closely with Pakistan and Afghanistan to prevent this from ever happening again.” Clinton said, “Pakistan will continue not to charge any transit fee in the larger interest of peace and security in Afghanistan and the region. This is a tangible demonstration of Pakistan’s support for a secure, peaceful, and prosperous Afghanistan and our shared objectives in the region.”
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July - 3 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatened to attack trucks carrying supplies to US-led NATO troops in Afghanistan after Islamabad and Washington reached a deal to re-open the lines. “We will attack NATO supplies all over Pakistan. We will not allow
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatened to attack trucks carrying supplies to US-led NATO troops in Afghanistan after Islamabad and Washington reached a deal to re-open the lines. “We will attack NATO supplies all over Pakistan. We will not allow anyone to use Pakistani soil to transport supplies that will be used against the Afghan people,” the outfit’s spokesman told Reuters by telephone from an undisclosed location.
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July - 3 
The Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) approved reopening NATO supply route after it accepted a formal apology from the US. The committee, which met with Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in the chair, decided “in line with parliamentary recommen
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The Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) approved reopening NATO supply route after it accepted a formal apology from the US. The committee, which met with Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in the chair, decided “in line with parliamentary recommendations” that no arms supply would be allowed through the route except for materials and weapons of Afghan forces. “The DCC... decided to reopen the Ground Lines of Communication (GLOCs) through Pakistani territory to and from Afghanistan to facilitate the transition and the subsequent transformation process in that country,” the formal decision of DCC said. “It was decided that no lethal cargo will go into Afghanistan except equipment for Afghan National Security Forces, essential for ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan,” officials said.
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July - 3 
US will release about USD 1.1 billion to Pakistan’s Army as part of a deal that will see Islamabad lift a blockade on NATO supply convoys into Afghanistan, a US official said. The money, from a US Coalition Support Fund (CSF) designed to reimburse Pa
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US will release about USD 1.1 billion to Pakistan’s Army as part of a deal that will see Islamabad lift a blockade on NATO supply convoys into Afghanistan, a US official said. The money, from a US Coalition Support Fund (CSF) designed to reimburse Pakistan for the cost of counter-insurgency operations, had been withheld due to tensions between the two countries and Islamabad’s closure of the supply routes.
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July - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a 'regional leader' of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Kodimbogid village in Atghoria sub-district in Pabna District on July 3, reports Daily Star. The arrested militants have been identified as, Jalem Uddin (45
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a 'regional leader' of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) at Kodimbogid village in Atghoria sub-district in Pabna District on July 3, reports Daily Star. The arrested militants have been identified as, Jalem Uddin (45).
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July - 3 
The recent unrest in the Vavuniya Prison in Northern Sri Lanka is a well-planned conspiracy of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) international network, Prisons and Rehabilitation Minister, Chandrasiri Gajadeera said on July 3, Colombo Pag
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The recent unrest in the Vavuniya Prison in Northern Sri Lanka is a well-planned conspiracy of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) international network, Prisons and Rehabilitation Minister, Chandrasiri Gajadeera said on July 3, Colombo Page reported. He noted that the LTTE suspects at the prison have had in their possession satellite mobile phones and various communication equipment and added that some of the suspects transferred to Colombo following the incident were prepared to confess to that effect.
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July - 4 
"After Abu Jundal's interrogation, it was clear that there were state actors. Dots are increasingly getting joined. Though there were many pseudonyms, it is clear that state actors were there. Pictures are getting clearer and clearer. We have been ab
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"After Abu Jundal's interrogation, it was clear that there were state actors. Dots are increasingly getting joined. Though there were many pseudonyms, it is clear that state actors were there. Pictures are getting clearer and clearer. We have been able to know who were there and where they were," he further said.
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July - 4 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre suspected to be involved in several incidents of violence was arrested from his house in West Midnapore district of West Bengal on July 4, reports newstrackindia.com quoting IANS. The Maoist cadre
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre suspected to be involved in several incidents of violence was arrested from his house in West Midnapore district of West Bengal on July 4, reports newstrackindia.com quoting IANS. The Maoist cadre identified as Bashishtha Mahato alias Bullet was arrested from his home in Talpal under Binpur Police Station of Dumaria, in the District, an officer of the Binpur Police Station said. Mahato was involved in many cases of killing and kidnapping and will be presented before a court on July 4, the officer said.
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July - 4 
A labourer identified as one Ram Dev (35) of Bihar was injured when unidentified miscreants exploded a grenade at the Deulahlane residence of Simon Keishing, District Transport Officer (DTO) of Thoubal District at around 11.30 am on July 4. No indiv
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A labourer identified as one Ram Dev (35) of Bihar was injured when unidentified miscreants exploded a grenade at the Deulahlane residence of Simon Keishing, District Transport Officer (DTO) of Thoubal District at around 11.30 am on July 4. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the crime so far.
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July - 4 
A member of the CII said the issue came to light when a number of small and medium companies started getting suspicious about the entry of new labour groups in their plants and decided to investigate.
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A member of the CII said the issue came to light when a number of small and medium companies started getting suspicious about the entry of new labour groups in their plants and decided to investigate.
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July - 4 
A Police officer probing the February 13, 2012, attack on an Israeli diplomat in New Delhi has claimed that journalist Syed Mohammad Ahmed Kazmi, arrested for allegedly aiding the attack, told investigators that the module behind the attack belonged
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A Police officer probing the February 13, 2012, attack on an Israeli diplomat in New Delhi has claimed that journalist Syed Mohammad Ahmed Kazmi, arrested for allegedly aiding the attack, told investigators that the module behind the attack belonged to the Quds Force which conducts overseas operations for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to Indian Express. “During his interrogation, Kazmi mentioned that the Iranian suspects belonged to the Quds Force but we have little to prove this claim in court. Until the four suspects are arrested, nothing much can be said. If necessary, we will seek the help of Kenyan authorities to join the dots,” said a senior officer who is investigating the attack.
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July - 4 
According to Kazmi’s interrogation report, Houshang Afshar Irani, who allegedly stuck a magnetic bomb on the Israeli embassy vehicle carrying Tal Yehoshua Koren, had initially planned to strike on January 22 but deferred it at the last moment. Accord
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According to Kazmi’s interrogation report, Houshang Afshar Irani, who allegedly stuck a magnetic bomb on the Israeli embassy vehicle carrying Tal Yehoshua Koren, had initially planned to strike on January 22 but deferred it at the last moment. According to Kazmi’s interrogation report, Houshang Afshar Irani, who flew to Kuala Lumpur from Delhi on the day of the attack, was scheduled to travel to Tehran via Doha on January 22, the original date for the attack. Earlier, investigators had linked the Delhi attack to a botched terror attack in Bangkok on February 14 and blamed it on a module headed by Sadaghatzadeh Masoud, arrested in Kuala Lumpur on February 15 as he tried to flee. Red corner notices have already been issued against the three suspects — Houshang Afshar Irani, Syed Ali Sadr Mahdian and Abolghasemi Mohammad Reza — who are believed to be in Iran.
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July - 4 
Admitting officially for the first time that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Fasih Mahmood had been detained in Saudi Arabia, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on July 4, "He is in Saudi Arabia. He was detained there. Steps will be taken to ex
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Admitting officially for the first time that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Fasih Mahmood had been detained in Saudi Arabia, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on July 4, "He is in Saudi Arabia. He was detained there. Steps will be taken to extradite him to India,” adding that a Red Corner Notice had been issued for him earlier because he was wanted in several cases.
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July - 4 
Allegedly pressurised by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), elected panchayat (local self-government institution) body members of Kalimela block in Malkangiri District have stated that they would resign if some long-standing demands of
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Allegedly pressurised by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), elected panchayat (local self-government institution) body members of Kalimela block in Malkangiri District have stated that they would resign if some long-standing demands of their area were not fulfilled, reports The Hindu. According to sources Maoists had called up a meeting inside Gomphagunda forest on July 4 which was attended by a large number of elected members of panchayat bodies of Kalimela block. Around 1,000 Maoist sympathisers were said to be present at the meeting. One Zilla Parishad (ZP) member, 18 sarpanches and 15 panchayat samiti members were present at this meeting. According to a sarpanch around seven Maoist cadres were present there. But they were in plain dresses without any arms. The Maoists ordered the elected panchayat body members to resign if administration and Government did not take steps to fulfil a promise related to extension of an irrigation canal. The elected panchayat body members eventually provided a statement to the local media claiming that they would resign if the demand related to the canal did not show any positive sign within 15 days.
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July - 4 
Another hand grenade was recovered from the Kakching Wairi Ningthou Pareng residence of one Mayanglambam Koireng (45) in Thoubal District in the morning of July 5, reports The Sangai Express. Police recovered the grenade, suspected to have been lobbe
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Another hand grenade was recovered from the Kakching Wairi Ningthou Pareng residence of one Mayanglambam Koireng (45) in Thoubal District in the morning of July 5, reports The Sangai Express. Police recovered the grenade, suspected to have been lobbed in the night of July 4.
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July - 4 
Bangalore Police have named Fasih as the 18th accused in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium twin blasts of April 17, 2010, according to dnaindia.com. They said Fasih was behind the formation of the Bihar module of IM at Madhubani.
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Bangalore Police have named Fasih as the 18th accused in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium twin blasts of April 17, 2010, according to dnaindia.com. They said Fasih was behind the formation of the Bihar module of IM at Madhubani.
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July - 4 
Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman, Maj. Gen (retd) N. George, visited Zunheboto and held a meeting with District administration, Police, Sumi Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho, GBs, dobashis and public leaders which lasted for over two hours. Deputy C
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Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman, Maj. Gen (retd) N. George, visited Zunheboto and held a meeting with District administration, Police, Sumi Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho, GBs, dobashis and public leaders which lasted for over two hours. Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto, K.S Anden Konyak said that the main agenda of the meeting was the implementation of cease-fire ground rules (CFGR) and “factional clashes” in the District.
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July - 4 
Chidambaram said after Kasab's interrogation, evidence clearly pointed to the involvement of state actors and it was corroborated by the statement given by Syed Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, who was arrested on June 21, 2012 following his depor
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Chidambaram said after Kasab's interrogation, evidence clearly pointed to the involvement of state actors and it was corroborated by the statement given by Syed Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, who was arrested on June 21, 2012 following his deportation from Saudi Arabia.
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July - 4 
Dismissing Pakistan's claim that no state actors were involved in the 26/11 attacks, he said, "I can't allow any non-state actor carry out any terror activity in a neighbouring country”.
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Dismissing Pakistan's claim that no state actors were involved in the 26/11 attacks, he said, "I can't allow any non-state actor carry out any terror activity in a neighbouring country”.
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July - 4 
Fasih, according to investigators, is believed to have participated in almost all attacks carried out by the IM since 2005-06. He has emerged as the “key facilitator” first while studying at an engineering college at Bhatkal in Karnataka and later wh
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Fasih, according to investigators, is believed to have participated in almost all attacks carried out by the IM since 2005-06. He has emerged as the “key facilitator” first while studying at an engineering college at Bhatkal in Karnataka and later when he moved to Saudi Arabia in 2006. Investigators have also found evidence to suggest that he was in regular touch with IM chief Yasin Bhatkal alias Ahmed Siddibapa since 2005.
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July - 4 
IM has become one of 47 other organisations on the UK banned list. Brokenshire commented "has frequently perpetrated attacks against civilian targets... with the intention of maximising casualties." Brokenshire further added that IM wants India to be
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IM has become one of 47 other organisations on the UK banned list. Brokenshire commented "has frequently perpetrated attacks against civilian targets... with the intention of maximising casualties." Brokenshire further added that IM wants India to become an Islamic state, governed under Sharia law, and that the group had threatened British tourists in India. "We believe that there is ample evidence that IM is concerned in terrorism and I believe it is right that we add the organisation to the list of proscribed organisations."
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July - 4 
Imphal West Police commandos in the last two days arrested six cadres of the Maoist group of KCP-MC and seized explosive material. One Ngangom Mutum Sakhenbi, ‘Finance commander in chief’ of the outfit was arrested from Yurembam. The others arrestees
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Imphal West Police commandos in the last two days arrested six cadres of the Maoist group of KCP-MC and seized explosive material. One Ngangom Mutum Sakhenbi, ‘Finance commander in chief’ of the outfit was arrested from Yurembam. The others arrestees include Shanoujam Sunil Mangang alias Sanatomba, Muhammad Amir Khan, Heikrujam Manaocha Khuman (from whom one kilogram of IED material and two detonators were seized), Meisnam Momocha alias Bungo Meitei and Laitongjam Dinesh Meitei alias Peto.
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July - 4 
In a major development, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has announced its readiness to sit across the table with any group to sort out misunderstanding and to halt killings. Briefing newspersons after the closed-door C
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In a major development, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has announced its readiness to sit across the table with any group to sort out misunderstanding and to halt killings. Briefing newspersons after the closed-door Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) meeting held at Hotel Millennium in Kohima on July 2, NSCN-K ‘military representative ‘ Isak Sumi and others disclosed that the NSCN-K has also demanded that the outfit should be allowed to establish designated camp at Khutur under Tuensang District as approved by the Government of India in order to scale down tension besides allowing setting up of a sub-office in Dimapur for the purpose of efficient monitoring and implementation of ceasefire ground rules. Also after the meeting, the chairman of the CFSB, N George said the Government of India is not unfair or partial towards any group and insisted that the Government of India is looking ahead towards finding a solution to the vexed Naga issue. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is doing its best and working towards this end, he said.
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July - 4 
Industry in Tamil Nadu is trying to come to grips with a startling internal discovery that 'fringe militant trade unions' - code phrase for cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - have incognito established a foothold in key indu
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Industry in Tamil Nadu is trying to come to grips with a startling internal discovery that 'fringe militant trade unions' - code phrase for cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - have incognito established a foothold in key industrial belts in a state far removed from the heartland of Maoist extremism, reports The Economic Times. In recent weeks, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers' Federation of Southern India have, in closed-door meetings, discussed how to deal with this problem, two senior members of the associations told Economic Times on condition of anonymity. The CII's sub-committee on human relations and industrial relations itself is said to have held at least three meetings in this regard.
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July - 4 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI, Jammu and Kashmir), a politico-religious organization, on July 4 asked tourists visiting the Valley to desist from wearing skimpy clothes and warned them of an angry reaction if they failed to do so. "Some tourists, mostly forei
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI, Jammu and Kashmir), a politico-religious organization, on July 4 asked tourists visiting the Valley to desist from wearing skimpy clothes and warned them of an angry reaction if they failed to do so. "Some tourists, mostly foreigners, are seen wandering in short mini-skirts and other objectionable dresses openly which is against local ethos and culture. This is not acceptable to civil society at all," the JeI said in a statement. Nearly 1.5 million tourists arrived in the State in 2011 and over 0.5 million tourists have visited the Valley this year so far.
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July - 4 
Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) on July 4 has terminated Kikheto Awomi, tatar, of A.K industry village, Agahuto area, and Vito, deputy kilonser defence, of Hozheto village, Aghunaqha area, from national service due to their in
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Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) on July 4 has terminated Kikheto Awomi, tatar, of A.K industry village, Agahuto area, and Vito, deputy kilonser defence, of Hozheto village, Aghunaqha area, from national service due to their involvement in “financial disproportion” and other “illegal anti-social activities”.
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July - 4 
On the missing persons, the Home Department maintained that hundreds of these people were living in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). "Their (missing persons) mentors are crying hoarse and deliberately accusing the state security apparatu
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On the missing persons, the Home Department maintained that hundreds of these people were living in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). "Their (missing persons) mentors are crying hoarse and deliberately accusing the state security apparatus of their forcible disappearance," it said.
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July - 4 
Perturbed by the frequent clashes between Naga UG (Under Ground) groups, which have claimed many lives including civilians and women in Tamenglong District, the State Government is set to launch intensified flush out operations. Acting on a State Gov
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Perturbed by the frequent clashes between Naga UG (Under Ground) groups, which have claimed many lives including civilians and women in Tamenglong District, the State Government is set to launch intensified flush out operations. Acting on a State Government’s report that many parts of Tamenglong District are controlled by different UG groups, the authority has decided to send in army to flush out the militants, informed a source. The authorities would first sanitise the roads so as to make them safe from the security point of view There are reports that Improvised Explosive Device (IED)s are planted at different places along different roads passing through Tamenglong, particularly Old Cachar Road.
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July - 4 
Police discovered a 15-kilogram tiffin bomb suspected to be planted by the Maoists along the roadside between Badhgaon Police Station and Metagaon area in Kanker District. The bomb was later defused, said Kanker SP, C D Tandon.
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Police discovered a 15-kilogram tiffin bomb suspected to be planted by the Maoists along the roadside between Badhgaon Police Station and Metagaon area in Kanker District. The bomb was later defused, said Kanker SP, C D Tandon.
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July - 4 
Police recovered two kilogram explosives which were being transported to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested one person at Toto village in Gumla District of Jharkhand on July 4, reports The Hindu. Following a tip-off, a Police t
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Police recovered two kilogram explosives which were being transported to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested one person at Toto village in Gumla District of Jharkhand on July 4, reports The Hindu. Following a tip-off, a Police team intercepted a car, seized the explosive materials that included ammonium nitrate and five detonators, and arrested one Mohammad Imitiaz in this connection, Superintendent of Police Jatin Narwal said. Imitiaz was taking the explosives to Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Budheswar Oraon when the Police arrested him and seized the explosives, Narwal added.
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July - 4 
Publicity officer of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Sanju Oinam clarified in a statement that one Wahengbam Nanao alias Raghu who was arrested by Delhi Police from Gandhi Vihar is not associated with the outfit in any manner. Th
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Publicity officer of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Sanju Oinam clarified in a statement that one Wahengbam Nanao alias Raghu who was arrested by Delhi Police from Gandhi Vihar is not associated with the outfit in any manner. The statement of Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanjoy Yadav stating that W Nanao is the second in command of Bishnupur District is unfounded as the position is currently under charge by commander Ajit, it said.
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July - 4 
Regarding dossier of Jundal, he said no official document would be given at this stage. "The foreign secretary has been briefed. If he feels, he can share it with them”.
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Regarding dossier of Jundal, he said no official document would be given at this stage. "The foreign secretary has been briefed. If he feels, he can share it with them”.
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July - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 4 arrested two-suspected Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants at Potiagaon under Bhugdoi Police Station in Jorhat District, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militants have been ide
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 4 arrested two-suspected Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants at Potiagaon under Bhugdoi Police Station in Jorhat District, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militants have been identified as Rajat Dutta and Raju Saikia. SFs recovered one AK-81 rifle, one M-20 pistol, six grenades and six remote control devices from them.
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July - 4 
Security in Srinagar has been put on high alert to avoid hit and run attacks in the summer capital, according to Daily Excelsior. Police sources said that the surprise checks and frisking will continue till further orders as there are inputs that mil
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Security in Srinagar has been put on high alert to avoid hit and run attacks in the summer capital, according to Daily Excelsior. Police sources said that the surprise checks and frisking will continue till further orders as there are inputs that militants may target Srinagar. Police said that in areas like Tral, Shopian, Kulgam and Sopore town have sizable number of militant presence. Police have inputs that militants of these areas may conduct hit and run operations in Srinagar.
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July - 4 
Seven terror related cases, including the camp held by SIMI activists at Wagamon (Idukki District), were handed over to the National Investigating Agency, he said. Radhakrishnan also brought to the notice of the House Union Home Minister P Chidambara
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Seven terror related cases, including the camp held by SIMI activists at Wagamon (Idukki District), were handed over to the National Investigating Agency, he said. Radhakrishnan also brought to the notice of the House Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement that two or three organisations in the state seem to be providing some kind of support to extremists. During his visit to the state on June 27, 2012 Chidambaram had said two or three organisations seem to be providing some kind of support to extremist outfits.
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July - 4 
SFs on July 4 arrested Thomai Bora and his wife Sun Mai Bora of Dahikhur Dolakasaria village on the charge of giving shelter to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, reports The Sentinel. Based on the confession of the ULFA militants
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SFs on July 4 arrested Thomai Bora and his wife Sun Mai Bora of Dahikhur Dolakasaria village on the charge of giving shelter to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, reports The Sentinel. Based on the confession of the ULFA militants arrested, SFs arrested one Khgeswar Pegu of Dhudang Chapori- West of Jorhat.
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July - 4 
State Home Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan told the State Assembly on July 4 that the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is not functioning in Kerala but former activists of the banned outfit were carrying out their activities under cover
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State Home Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan told the State Assembly on July 4 that the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is not functioning in Kerala but former activists of the banned outfit were carrying out their activities under cover, reports Zee News. The State Intelligence Department has kept a close watch on the activities of such organisations, Radhakrishnan said during question hour.
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July - 4 
The cashier of the State Bank of India (SBI)’s Songsak branch, Abdul Halim Ali, and two businessmen, Mithoo Prasad and Binoy Karmakar, who were abducted from Songsak-Mendipathar road on June 23 and Deku Bazaar in Chokpot on June 28 respectively, wer
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The cashier of the State Bank of India (SBI)’s Songsak branch, Abdul Halim Ali, and two businessmen, Mithoo Prasad and Binoy Karmakar, who were abducted from Songsak-Mendipathar road on June 23 and Deku Bazaar in Chokpot on June 28 respectively, were released by their abductors. Ali, who was abducted by Liberation Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants, was released at Daurgre area in East Garo Hills District on July 4 morning, while the two businessmen, who were abducted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, were released near Baromile, Dalu Road in West Garo Hills District. The families of the two businessmen had reportedly paid a large amount of ransom for their release. “Halim has been released but I am yet to get the full details,” Additional Director General of Police- Special Branch (ADGP-SB), Tennyson Dkhar said. However, intelligence officials said the abducted cashier was freed after his family members paid a ransom amount of INR 0 .5 million. Tags
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July - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot at a Policeman and his son, injuring both critically, in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports Zee News. Bastar Superintendent of Police (SP), B L Meena, told PTI over phone th
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot at a Policeman and his son, injuring both critically, in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports Zee News. Bastar Superintendent of Police (SP), B L Meena, told PTI over phone that a group of Maoists attacked Assistant Sub-inspector of Police (ASI) Prakash Shukla (52) and his son Punit (21) when the two were riding a motorbike to Mardum.
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July - 4 
The Indian Mujahideen (IM), has been banned in the UK, Britain’s Security Minister James Brokenshire told lawmakers on July 4, according to thenewstribe.com. He said the US and New Zealand had already taken steps to outlaw the group, which is said to
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The Indian Mujahideen (IM), has been banned in the UK, Britain’s Security Minister James Brokenshire told lawmakers on July 4, according to thenewstribe.com. He said the US and New Zealand had already taken steps to outlaw the group, which is said to have its links with the Pakistan-based Islamist rebel group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Legislators voted unanimously to ban the group in Britain, meaning it would be an offense under anti-terrorism laws to be a member of the organisation.
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July - 4 
The jailed mastermind of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attack, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, is still active, commanding the main Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) communication centre from within Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, with one of his five jailed associates, Ha
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The jailed mastermind of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attack, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, is still active, commanding the main Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) communication centre from within Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, with one of his five jailed associates, Hanzullah, given the task of reviving terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through Fahadullah, Pakistani LeT ‘commander’ in Sopore in Baramulla District of J&K, according to Times of India. This came to light after J&K Police neutralized, as reported earlier, a recruitment module of LeT and arrested seven local recruits to the terror outfit on July 3. "Local militants were recruited with the aim of building a network of LeT operatives to be tasked with executing various terrorist acts," said Sopore Superintendent of Police (SP) Imtiyaz Hussain. "They were in criminal conspiracy with one Pakistani terrorist, Fahadullah, who operates from Sopore. Fahadullah was receiving directions from one Hanzullah, a LeT commander based in Pakistani jail," he added.
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July - 4 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has said that more than 21,000 militants were killed in the two-decades of turmoil in the state and over 3,600 civilians died at the hands of law enforcing agencies while maintaining law and order, according to
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has said that more than 21,000 militants were killed in the two-decades of turmoil in the state and over 3,600 civilians died at the hands of law enforcing agencies while maintaining law and order, according to Times of India. Responding to a notice from the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the Home Department has said that 21,449 militants were killed in the state since 1990 till May 2012. The department admitted that 3,655 civilians were killed in the state over the past 22 years while maintaining law and order or in incidents not related to terrorism. It also said nearly 5,400 Security Force personnel, including Policemen, were killed during the two decades of militancy in the state.
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July - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 4, told a Delhi court that it wants custodial interrogation of Abu Jundal to "get more information" about the conspiracy hatched by LeT for terror strikes across India.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 4, told a Delhi court that it wants custodial interrogation of Abu Jundal to "get more information" about the conspiracy hatched by LeT for terror strikes across India.
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July - 4 
The road project under Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern Region in the State is being executed by Gayatri Projects Limited, in a joint venture with Maytas Infra Limited, since 2011.
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The road project under Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern Region in the State is being executed by Gayatri Projects Limited, in a joint venture with Maytas Infra Limited, since 2011.
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July - 4 
The Special Intelligence Unit of Imphal West arrested an extortionist of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) outfit identified as Nitai Choudhury from Thangal Bazar area at around 6.30 pm on July 4, reports Kanglaonline.. A sum of INR 73,000 extorted from
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The Special Intelligence Unit of Imphal West arrested an extortionist of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) outfit identified as Nitai Choudhury from Thangal Bazar area at around 6.30 pm on July 4, reports Kanglaonline.. A sum of INR 73,000 extorted from the owners of utensil shops of Thangal Bazar was also recovered from him. He further disclosed that he was working under Babul Kangsha Banik who has been extorting money from the shopkeepers of Thangal Bazar in the name of various underground organizations for the last two years.
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July - 4 
The Telegraph reports that taken by surprise with reports of Gayatri Projects Limited, Hyderabad, to withdraw from the State because of extortion demands, the Nagaland Government on July 4 said the matter was never brought to its notice. Not ruling o
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The Telegraph reports that taken by surprise with reports of Gayatri Projects Limited, Hyderabad, to withdraw from the State because of extortion demands, the Nagaland Government on July 4 said the matter was never brought to its notice. Not ruling out extortion threats by militants, minister for roads and bridges G. Kaito Aye said the threats were never brought to the notice of the Government by Gayatri Projects and that reports of withdrawing from Nagaland was unbecoming and unreasonable. He said if the reports were true, the company was trying to sabotage the two-lane road projects in the State.
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July - 4 
There are reports in the media that Abu Jundal has told investigators that 12, and not 10, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists had been trained for the 26/11 attacks, according to Hindustan Times. Now, the Indian Police is trying to figure out who the o
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There are reports in the media that Abu Jundal has told investigators that 12, and not 10, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists had been trained for the 26/11 attacks, according to Hindustan Times. Now, the Indian Police is trying to figure out who the other two terrorists who did not come to Mumbai though there was plan to send them as well. Jundal told the investigators that due to last minute plan change the two were not sent to India by the LeT.
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July - 4 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 4 defended the role of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in last week’s (June 28) anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation in Chhattisgarh in which 19 people were killed, but said he was
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 4 defended the role of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in last week’s (June 28) anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation in Chhattisgarh in which 19 people were killed, but said he was “deeply sorry” if any innocent villagers were among the victims, reports The Indian Express. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, Chidambaram said he was “deeply sorry if any girl, or boy or man or woman not involved with the Maoists at all has been killed”. However, he said the role of the CRPF was “transparent” and “upfront”. The CRPF has said that at least six of those killed and one among the injured had Maoist records, while the backgrounds of others are still being investigated.
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July - 4 
Union Home minister P. Chidambaram said it had become increasingly clear that 'state actors' were involved in executing the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks and that without state support the terror control room could not have been est
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Union Home minister P. Chidambaram said it had become increasingly clear that 'state actors' were involved in executing the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks and that without state support the terror control room could not have been established in Pakistan, as reported on July 5, by The Times of India. He commented, "It is no longer possible to deny that though the incident happened in Mumbai, there was a control room in Pakistan before and during the incident. Without state support, the control room could not have been established”.
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July - 4 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has on July 4 reiterated that it does not work against the Nagas` struggle for sovereignty in any way nor it opposes any struggle by any indigenous people for self-determination, pledging that the outfit will extend sup
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has on July 4 reiterated that it does not work against the Nagas` struggle for sovereignty in any way nor it opposes any struggle by any indigenous people for self-determination, pledging that the outfit will extend support to such struggles, reports Kanglaonline. ZUF maintained that it was formed to protect Zeliangrong people and their resources and it is not an anti-Naga organization alleging that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is an organization that is practicing anti-Naga policy
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July - 4 
A man, Muhammad Sarwar (52), son of Ghulam Hussain, was shot dead in Lines Area within the limits of Brigade Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 4, reports Daily Times. Police said Muhammad Sarwar was on its way to hom
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A man, Muhammad Sarwar (52), son of Ghulam Hussain, was shot dead in Lines Area within the limits of Brigade Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 4, reports Daily Times. Police said Muhammad Sarwar was on its way to home when two armed pillion riders shot him multiple bullets, leaving him dead on the spot.
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July - 4 
A security official was killed and another injured in a landmine blast in Mat Mondrani area of Sui District. According to sources, security personnel were distributing ration among their colleagues on a vehicle when it hit the landmine in Mat Mondran
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A security official was killed and another injured in a landmine blast in Mat Mondrani area of Sui District. According to sources, security personnel were distributing ration among their colleagues on a vehicle when it hit the landmine in Mat Mondrani. A security official, Rafiqullah, was killed and another, Muhammad Ali, wounded in the explosion.
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July - 4 
A young woman working for women’s rights in tribal regions, Fareeda Kokikhel (26), Director of Sewara, was killed in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 4, reports. According to her fami
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A young woman working for women’s rights in tribal regions, Fareeda Kokikhel (26), Director of Sewara, was killed in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 4, reports. According to her family, three men who were hiding in bushes opened fire on Fareeda when she came out of her home in Ghundi in the morning to go to her office in Hayatabad area of Peshawar. The assailants escaped on a motorcycle when members of the family rushed to the place after hearing gunshots. She received a bullet in head and two in neck. Fareeda told a Jamrud-based journalist a month ago that she was “under threat”. But she had not named the people threatening her. “I could even be killed in Peshawar,” Fareeda had responded when the journalist asked if she would move to Peshawar following the threats. She said she had changed her mobile phone number but people threatening her got her new cell number as well and kept on threatening her. Human rights activist Zarteef Afridi was killed in a similar attack on December 8, 2011 in the same area and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the murder.
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July - 4 
Administrative officer of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Karachi, Khan Muhammad Maher was abducted from Malir Cantonment area. Police officials said that Maher was abducted shortly after he left his home situated in Gulshan-e-Omar, with
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Administrative officer of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Karachi, Khan Muhammad Maher was abducted from Malir Cantonment area. Police officials said that Maher was abducted shortly after he left his home situated in Gulshan-e-Omar, with family members, for interior Sindh.
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July - 4 
Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested seven suspects, including target killers and Lyari gangsters, in separate raids. The AEC claimed to have apprehended four men allegedl
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Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested seven suspects, including target killers and Lyari gangsters, in separate raids. The AEC claimed to have apprehended four men allegedly associated with the Lyari gangster group of Baba Ladla. AEC chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aslam Khan said the arrests were made from Gulbai area in Mauripur. “The detained suspects were Faisal, Younus, Hameed and Arsalan. Five kalashnikovs, five pistols, five hand grenades were also recovered.”
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July - 4 
At least 12 suspected militants were rounded up by law enforcement agencies near Zhob, a town bordering Waziristan Agency of FATA. According to sources, security personnel raided a suspected hideout near Sambaza area of Zhob, adjacent to Waziristan b
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At least 12 suspected militants were rounded up by law enforcement agencies near Zhob, a town bordering Waziristan Agency of FATA. According to sources, security personnel raided a suspected hideout near Sambaza area of Zhob, adjacent to Waziristan border, and rounded up 12 suspects allegedly belonging to al Qaeda or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “The suspects entered [the area] from South Waziristan,” an official said. “Eight suspects are Turk nationals, three Chechens and one is Pakistani hailing from Waziristan,” sources said. They said that weapons, CDs and maps were recovered from their possession.
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July - 4 
At least three persons, including a local government assistant director, were shot dead in a sectarian attack on July 4 in Kuchlak, some 25 kilometres from the provincial capital of Balochistan, Quetta, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Assis
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At least three persons, including a local government assistant director, were shot dead in a sectarian attack on July 4 in Kuchlak, some 25 kilometres from the provincial capital of Balochistan, Quetta, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Assistant Director Muhammad Saeed, along with a local government superintendent, was on his way from Pishin to Quetta when unidentified armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on them. Resultantly, the assistant director and the superintendent were killed on the spot, while their driver was seriously injured. The attackers managed to flee the crime scene. The injured driver later succumbed to injuries on his way to hospital. The deceased superintendent was identified as Muhammad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the driver as Muhammad Saleem. Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) ‘spokesman’ Abu Bakar Siddique claimed responsibility for the killings. However, he did not make any comment on why the group had targeted the three men.
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July - 4 
Balochistan government has expressed its inability to provide security to NATO supply vehicles because of shortage of law-enforcement personnel. “We are unable to give full security to NATO supplies along 850km route from Karachi to Chaman with the p
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Balochistan government has expressed its inability to provide security to NATO supply vehicles because of shortage of law-enforcement personnel. “We are unable to give full security to NATO supplies along 850km route from Karachi to Chaman with the present available security manpower,” Home Secretary Nasibullah Bazai said. The Balochistan Government has informed Islamabad about the situation and demanded that the Federal Government should provide extra resources and manpower for the safe passage of NATO vehicles. “We need at least 50 new vehicles, latest weapons and communication system for the safety of Nato containers,” Mr Bazai said. The Provincial Government asked the Federal Government to send 30 platoons of Frontier Constabulary for deployment along the route between Hub and Chaman.
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July - 4 
Elders of various tribal agencies have expressed grave concern over the Government’s decision to open routes for supply to NATO forces in Afghanistan and feared it will result in surge in terrorist acts in Pakistan, reports Dawn. Led by Pakistan Tehr
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Elders of various tribal agencies have expressed grave concern over the Government’s decision to open routes for supply to NATO forces in Afghanistan and feared it will result in surge in terrorist acts in Pakistan, reports Dawn. Led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Khyber Agency organiser Mohammad Iqbal Afridi, the elders belonging to various tribal regions told a press conference in Peshawar Press Club on July 4 that the Government’s decision was against the will of Pakistani nation. He said that the Government did not take the nation into confidence before restoration of NATO supply, which could disturb the already fragile law and order situation, especially in Khyber Agency. Mr Zaib said that tribesmen had suffered huge losses of lives and properties due to the so-called war on terror and as such they would continue to oppose the pro-American policies of the Government. “A protest movement will be started after Ramazan (fasting month) from Bajaur Agency against the reopening of NATO routes,” he warned. He asked the parliamentarians belonging to Federally Administered Tribal Areas to resign from their seats, as they had failed to protect the interests of tribal people.
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July - 4 
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has also issued instructions to field formations to make preliminary arrangements for the release of NATO/ISAF containers destined for Afghanistan. Sources said that the FBR had directed relevant collectorates of Custom
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has also issued instructions to field formations to make preliminary arrangements for the release of NATO/ISAF containers destined for Afghanistan. Sources said that the FBR had directed relevant collectorates of Customs, including Model Customs Collectorates Quetta, Peshawar and Port Qasim, to finalise arrangements for the clearance of consignments of ISAF and NATO. A letter of the Interior Ministry, addressed to the Pakistan Rangers DG, has been faxed to relevant collectorates.
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July - 4 
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on July 4 that the Government decided to reopen Ground Lines of Communication (GLOCs) into Afghanistan in line with the parliamentary recommendations and there was no secret deal behind this, reports Daily Time
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Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on July 4 that the Government decided to reopen Ground Lines of Communication (GLOCs) into Afghanistan in line with the parliamentary recommendations and there was no secret deal behind this, reports Daily Times. She was talking to journalists on the same day the Federal Cabinet formally approved its defence committee’s decision of restoring the ground supply routes of NATO that had been suspended after November 26’s Salala attack. Khar clarified that there was no secret deal with the US for reopening the route rather the decision was taken in accordance with the parliamentary recommendations regarding resetting rules of engagement with the US and restoration of the NATO supply. “The government never deviated from any parliamentary resolution by reopening ground supply lines to NATO forces in Afghanistan.”
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July - 4 
In addition, the Ministry of Interior has asked Pakistan Rangers to arrange proper security for NATO/ISAF supply containers moving into Afghanistan through Pakistani territory. Sources said the Ministry had written a letter to the Pakistan Rangers DG
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In addition, the Ministry of Interior has asked Pakistan Rangers to arrange proper security for NATO/ISAF supply containers moving into Afghanistan through Pakistani territory. Sources said the Ministry had written a letter to the Pakistan Rangers DG, asking the force to provide foolproof security to ISAF/NATO containers. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik also issued directions to the interior secretary to chalk out a comprehensive strategy for providing “maximum security to NATO supplies to Afghanistan”.
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July - 4 
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has banned a website by the name www.alislam.org which was controlled by the Ahmadiyya community, reports The Nation. An official of the authority said that the site had been blocked because Ahmadis were not
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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has banned a website by the name www.alislam.org which was controlled by the Ahmadiyya community, reports The Nation. An official of the authority said that the site had been blocked because Ahmadis were not allowed to propagate their religious views under the constitution of Pakistan. The PTA had already blocked several sites with inappropriate content, he added. A source, however, said that the site was accused of blasphemy against the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the Muttahida Ulema Board had demanded of the PTA to close down the site.
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July - 4 
The chief security officer of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Major (retd) Muaaz, was injured as an explosive device went off near his house in Karim Block area of Iqbal Town in Lahore in the night of July 4, reports Daily Times. Sources said M
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The chief security officer of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Major (retd) Muaaz, was injured as an explosive device went off near his house in Karim Block area of Iqbal Town in Lahore in the night of July 4, reports Daily Times. Sources said Major (retd) Muaaz was leaving his house in Karim Block vehicle when a device dropped from beneath the vehicle. His neighbour said that a minor servant picked up the device and gave it to Muaaz’s sister, who called him (Muaaz) on the phone and said that some part of his car had fallen down. On his return, Muaaz was given the device, which exploded when he dropped the bomb while he was examining it. He received injuries on his legs and back, while his car and another vehicle parked in the street near his house were damaged.
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July - 4 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal met President Ram Baran Yadav and requested him to start process to form new Government. During the meeting held at Shital Niwas, Nepal informed the President about
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal met President Ram Baran Yadav and requested him to start process to form new Government. During the meeting held at Shital Niwas, Nepal informed the President about the decision of the opposition parties that Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai must quit without further delay in order to pave the way for formation of a national unity Government.
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July - 4 
Leaders of 22 opposition political parties jointly met President Ram Baran Yadav at Shital Niwas, requesting him to not to approve the budget to be presented by the Maoist-Madheshi Government. The opposition parties submitted a formal letter to the P
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Leaders of 22 opposition political parties jointly met President Ram Baran Yadav at Shital Niwas, requesting him to not to approve the budget to be presented by the Maoist-Madheshi Government. The opposition parties submitted a formal letter to the President in which they argued that the caretaker Government had no right to introduce the budget through ordinance as such a move would not only be unconstitutional but against the spirit of consensus.
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July - 4 
Nepal Army (NA) started integration process of former Maoist combatants from July 4 as per the decision of Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) and direction of the Government, reports Nepal News. According to NA spokesperson Ramindra Chhetri, a
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Nepal Army (NA) started integration process of former Maoist combatants from July 4 as per the decision of Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) and direction of the Government, reports Nepal News. According to NA spokesperson Ramindra Chhetri, a NA team reached all seven Army monitored People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cantonments accompanied by representative of Public Service Commission to start the process.
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July - 4 
Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on July 4 met with Janajati (indigenous) leaders of various political parties who have been demanding identity-based federalism, reports Nepal News. PM Bhattarai called the Janjati leaders at a time when the latt
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Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on July 4 met with Janajati (indigenous) leaders of various political parties who have been demanding identity-based federalism, reports Nepal News. PM Bhattarai called the Janjati leaders at a time when the latter are said to have agreed on the formation of a cross-party joint front to press for identity based federalism. More than 30 Janajati leaders including Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) vice chairman Ashok Rai, UML politburo member Prithivi Subba Gurung, DB Lama, Malla K. Sundar, chairman of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) Raj Kumar Lekhi, former chairman of NEFIN Dr Om Gurung, former minister Rakam Chemjong, Minak Lal Shrestha, Indra Kumar Gurung Pari Thapa.
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July - 4 
Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Farrukh Ahmad, was cross-examined on July 4. Ahmed is a prosecution witness in the 10-truck Chittagong arms haul cases.
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Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Farrukh Ahmad, was cross-examined on July 4. Ahmed is a prosecution witness in the 10-truck Chittagong arms haul cases.
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July - 4 
A LTTE suspect who was transferred from the Vavuniya Prison to the Mahara after the unrest died in the morning of July 4, a prison spokesman said. The deceased has been identified as a 29 year old resident of Nelumkulama in Vavuniya.
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A LTTE suspect who was transferred from the Vavuniya Prison to the Mahara after the unrest died in the morning of July 4, a prison spokesman said. The deceased has been identified as a 29 year old resident of Nelumkulama in Vavuniya.
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July - 4 
Amarasinghe said, “We have suffered much during the past three decades due to the war and because of that we do not like to give a chance to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to create such a situation in Sri Lanka again. The TNA is looking forward t
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Amarasinghe said, “We have suffered much during the past three decades due to the war and because of that we do not like to give a chance to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to create such a situation in Sri Lanka again. The TNA is looking forward to America and India to create a separate state by combining the North and East and handing it over to the TNA. But we are not ready to allow the TNA to come to power in the Eastern province. The Chief Minister’s post in the Eastern province will not be given to the TNA because we need a peaceful and developed country for our future generation.”
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July - 4 
People’s Movement of the East for National Harmony coordinator S Amarasinghe on July 4 said many Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) and People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) activists of Eastern province have deci
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People’s Movement of the East for National Harmony coordinator S Amarasinghe on July 4 said many Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) and People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) activists of Eastern province have decided to support the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) at the upcoming election. Around 15 members of Batticaloa, Ampara, Wawunathivu, Kalawanchikudi, Kokkadicholai and Wellawali Pradeshiya Sabhas and more than 600 chief organisers serving as active members of the EPRLF and PLOTE for a number of years will support the Government at the polls, he said.
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July - 4 
Security Forces on clearing operations discovered a massive cache of weapons and ammunition, including some anti-aircraft missiles, belonging to the LTTE in Kilinochchi District. Among the items found in the arms haul were over 250,000 rounds of live
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Security Forces on clearing operations discovered a massive cache of weapons and ammunition, including some anti-aircraft missiles, belonging to the LTTE in Kilinochchi District. Among the items found in the arms haul were over 250,000 rounds of live T56 bullets, over 190,000 rounds of MPMP bullets, anti-aircraft gun bullets, 81 mm mortars and claymore bombs were among the cache, according to the Kilinochchi Police.
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July - 4 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate Court that the Attorney General's advice has not yet been received regarding the two former leaders of the LTTE. The two former leaders are Velayuthan Dayanidhi alias Daya Ma
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate Court that the Attorney General's advice has not yet been received regarding the two former leaders of the LTTE. The two former leaders are Velayuthan Dayanidhi alias Daya Master, who was the media spokesman of the LTTE, and Velupillai Kumaru Pancharathnam alias George Master, who was the translator for slain LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran. The two former LTTE leaders have surrendered to Sri Lanka Army on April 22, 2009, during the final stages of the war between government forces and the LTTE. Following their surrender, they were brought to Colombo and held in custody under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The former LTTE leaders have confessed to their past activities at the rebel outfit to the CID. The Magistrate ordered to obtain the consultations of the Attorney General urgently and postponed the case till November 26. They were later released from remand custody on bail while the court proceedings continued.
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July - 4 
Trouble erupted at the Vavuniya Prison, last week, when Police tried to take a suspect, who is a former LTTE leader, away under a court order to hand over to the Terrorism Investigation Department and the inmates started protesting. In the ensuing di
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Trouble erupted at the Vavuniya Prison, last week, when Police tried to take a suspect, who is a former LTTE leader, away under a court order to hand over to the Terrorism Investigation Department and the inmates started protesting. In the ensuing disturbance the former LTTE suspects took three prison officials hostage and held them until a combined Police, Army and Special Task Force (STF) operation them a day later. Accordingly, 28 LTTE detainees were transferred to the Mahara Prison in Gampaha District and four detainees injured during the rescue operation were sent for treatment at the Ragama Hospital in Colombo. The Commanding Officer of the STF, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Chandrasiri Ranawaka, told the state-run radio that in the search operations carried out in the prison after the incident, 54 satellite mobile phones, additional batteries, SIM cards and various other communication equipment were discovered. Ranawaka revealed that about 28 LTTE prisoners, detained in the Vavuniya prison, had satellite phones to pass information to the Tamil Diaspora abroad. "We also recovered Rs 23,047, iron bars, knives and four radios. They also had large stock of food items, including biscuits, chocolates and noodles," an unnamed senior Police official told The Island newspaper.
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July - 5 
"We reject any insinuation against any state agencies of Pakistan in any terror attack in India," said Jilani.
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"We reject any insinuation against any state agencies of Pakistan in any terror attack in India," said Jilani.
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July - 5 
A day after the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)`s accusation of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of practicing the anti-Naga policy, the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF), on July 5, alleged that wherever there is
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A day after the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)`s accusation of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of practicing the anti-Naga policy, the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF), on July 5, alleged that wherever there is NSCN-IM, there is a problem. MNRF publicity secretary Apam Ningshen informed that in today`s world of Tangkhul Naga community, every village or area has problem due to the involvement of the NSCN-IM in petty matters.
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July - 5 
A Nigerian national, identified as Nathaneddy Brown was arrested on July 5 (today) from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport with a machine used to print fake currency, in his baggage, reports Business Standard. The sources said Brown was tr
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A Nigerian national, identified as Nathaneddy Brown was arrested on July 5 (today) from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport with a machine used to print fake currency, in his baggage, reports Business Standard. The sources said Brown was travelling on a SpiceJet flight to Guwahati (Assam) from New Delhi.
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July - 5 
Abu Jundal has told interrogators that LeT ‘military commander’ Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi is being guarded in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan by LeT operatives. “Jundal has told interrogators that after his marriage, he had gone to meet Lakhvi in Adia
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Abu Jundal has told interrogators that LeT ‘military commander’ Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi is being guarded in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan by LeT operatives. “Jundal has told interrogators that after his marriage, he had gone to meet Lakhvi in Adiala jail. It’s a high-security prison where terror suspects are lodged, but there were no jail guards for Lakhvi. He was being guarded by his own LeT men,” said a security official who has been briefed on Jundal’s interrogation. Besides his own guards, he has also been provided all comforts and communication facilities to stay in touch with his men.
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July - 5 
Abu Jundal told interrogators, the Pakistani handlers of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack believed for some time that three cabinet ministers and a cabinet secretary had been held in Hotel Taj (Mumbai) and thought that they could demand anything from t
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Abu Jundal told interrogators, the Pakistani handlers of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack believed for some time that three cabinet ministers and a cabinet secretary had been held in Hotel Taj (Mumbai) and thought that they could demand anything from the Indian government for their releaseas .
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July - 5 
According to the Police, the gang has been behind a large number of extortion incidents in Tura in which many innocent persons have paid up over fear of reprisal by the gang who sometimes claimed to be Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants a
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According to the Police, the gang has been behind a large number of extortion incidents in Tura in which many innocent persons have paid up over fear of reprisal by the gang who sometimes claimed to be Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and at other times as LAEF. “They use to also impersonate the GNLA while making phone calls to businessmen and other traders,” said the Police.
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July - 5 
Asking top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda alias Sunil to surrender, Odisha's new Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra said he would try to segregate the local cadre from the Maoists hailing from neighbouring Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. "Ma
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Asking top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda alias Sunil to surrender, Odisha's new Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra said he would try to segregate the local cadre from the Maoists hailing from neighbouring Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. "Many Odia cadres in the CPI-Maoist are unhappy due to interference of members from other states. Many Odia cadres are also being harassed and tortured by them," Mishra, who took over as DGP earlier in the day.
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July - 5 
Asserting that it was “unfortunate” to find the rise of ZUF “under the garb of defending Zeliangrong interests”, the NSCN-IM on July 5 said ZUF’s actions however failed to reflect such agenda other than “rubbing the NSCN the wrong way,” .
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Asserting that it was “unfortunate” to find the rise of ZUF “under the garb of defending Zeliangrong interests”, the NSCN-IM on July 5 said ZUF’s actions however failed to reflect such agenda other than “rubbing the NSCN the wrong way,” .
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July - 5 
At the joint interaction, Indian Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said “I emphasised that terrorism was the biggest threat to peace and security in the region and bringing the guilty in the Mumbai attacks [26/11] to justice would be the biggest CBM [c
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At the joint interaction, Indian Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said “I emphasised that terrorism was the biggest threat to peace and security in the region and bringing the guilty in the Mumbai attacks [26/11] to justice would be the biggest CBM [confidence building measure] of all .... The ongoing interrogation of [Abu] Jundal has now added urgency to the matter”.
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July - 5 
Chhattisgarh Government on July 5 decided to order a judicial inquiry into the alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) encounter in which 20 people were killed at two places in Bijapur and Sukma Districts on June 28, reports The Indian E
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Chhattisgarh Government on July 5 decided to order a judicial inquiry into the alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) encounter in which 20 people were killed at two places in Bijapur and Sukma Districts on June 28, reports The Indian Express. A Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Raman Singh decided that the Government would soon approach the Chief Justice of Bilaspur High Court to assign the probe. A magisterial inquiry — a mandatory requirement whenever an encounter takes place — is already on.
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July - 5 
Day-long bandh (shutdown strike) called on July 5 by Maoists in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) area to protest against the recent encounter in Chhattisgarh failed to evoke any response, reports NDTV. According to Police, there was no impact of the sh
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Day-long bandh (shutdown strike) called on July 5 by Maoists in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) area to protest against the recent encounter in Chhattisgarh failed to evoke any response, reports NDTV. According to Police, there was no impact of the shutdown on normal life. Government offices, schools and commercial establishments functioned normally. No untoward incident was reported from the area, the Police added.
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July - 5 
Figures with Jammu and Kashmir’s Home Department say that SFs have seized 30,752 AK-series assault rifles, 11,431 pistol and revolvers, 1,027 universal machine guns, 2,262 rocket propelled grenade launchers, 391 sniper rifles and hundreds of other we
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Figures with Jammu and Kashmir’s Home Department say that SFs have seized 30,752 AK-series assault rifles, 11,431 pistol and revolvers, 1,027 universal machine guns, 2,262 rocket propelled grenade launchers, 391 sniper rifles and hundreds of other weapons, including light machine guns and self-loading rifles in 22 years of militancy, according to Telegraph India. The ammunition recovered includes more than 450,0000 bullets and 63,000 grenades, besides 45,000 kilogram of explosives. The official home document claims: “The recovery of such a big haul of weapons and ammunitions from the possession of terrorists is ample evidence to establish that the state has been facing nothing short of full-scale war by these terrorists at the behest of their motivators and mentors from across the border.” An unnamed Army officer said the recovered arms and ammunition was enough to equip 30,000 soldiers. “A conventional army division has around 10,000 men and officers. The seized weapons would form the basic nucleus of weapons in two to three divisions and will meet their requirement of small arms, automatic weapons or ant-tank capability,” he said. The Home Department figures also reveal that 21,449 militants were killed and 21,655 arrested during this period, taking the combined figures to over 43,000.
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July - 5 
In his meeting with Indian Foreign Minister, S.M. Krishna, in New Delhi, Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani said that the Pakistani judiciary made it impossible to act against any terror group or an individual like Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘c
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In his meeting with Indian Foreign Minister, S.M. Krishna, in New Delhi, Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani said that the Pakistani judiciary made it impossible to act against any terror group or an individual like Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed without enough evidence against them.
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July - 5 
Indian and Pakistani border guards on July 5 agreed to prevent and avoid cross-frontier firing and to maintain the ceasefire which was agreed upon in November 2003, according to newstrackindia.com.In the meeting between chiefs of India's Border Secur
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Indian and Pakistani border guards on July 5 agreed to prevent and avoid cross-frontier firing and to maintain the ceasefire which was agreed upon in November 2003, according to newstrackindia.com.In the meeting between chiefs of India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers held in New Delhi, issues like cross-border firing, smuggling of arms, drugs and fake currency, as well as infiltration, were discussed.
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July - 5 
Jundal has told interrogators the Karachi 'control room' was destroyed by sleuths of Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency weeks after the barbaric Mumbai attack, as reported by Deccan Chronicle on July 5. The ISI wanted to give Jundal safe passage
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Jundal has told interrogators the Karachi 'control room' was destroyed by sleuths of Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency weeks after the barbaric Mumbai attack, as reported by Deccan Chronicle on July 5. The ISI wanted to give Jundal safe passage from Rawalpindi to Saudi Arabia, but the plan unravelled as he came directly under the radar of Indian agencies after reaching Saudi Arabia in April 2011.
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July - 5 
Jundal revealed about the other handlers at the Karachi control room. He said that while Abu Wassi was coordinating with terrorists at the Taj, Zarar Jundal and Kahafa were giving instructions to two terrorists at Nariman House and Zarar and Wassi we
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Jundal revealed about the other handlers at the Karachi control room. He said that while Abu Wassi was coordinating with terrorists at the Taj, Zarar Jundal and Kahafa were giving instructions to two terrorists at Nariman House and Zarar and Wassi were controlling the two who attacked Hotel Oberoi.
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July - 5 
Jundal was arrested on his arrival from Saudi Arabia at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport by Delhi Police on June 21.
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Jundal was arrested on his arrival from Saudi Arabia at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport by Delhi Police on June 21.
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July - 5 
Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants on July 5 released the group of group of 19 labourers it had abducted from the Lunglit mini power project on June 5, reports The Telegraph. Karbi Anglong Superintendent of Police (SP), B.B. Chetry ove
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Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants on July 5 released the group of group of 19 labourers it had abducted from the Lunglit mini power project on June 5, reports The Telegraph. Karbi Anglong Superintendent of Police (SP), B.B. Chetry overall episode said, “One of the labourers who identified himself as Anil Sakma reached Chakihula Police Station and requested the officer-in-charge to rescue his associates, who were in a nearby village.” “The police force accompanied by Sakma reached the site and found the group in a neighbouring Karbi village. One among them who was later identified as Matuwa Siddu died this morning and the group carried his body with them,” Chetry said. “Now we have got the correct number of labourers held hostage. There were 21 in the group, one of whom escaped. Of the remaining 20, one died and we rescued 19 alive,” Chetry said.
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July - 5 
Myanmar has agreed to ask the National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) to reduce strength of the Meitei militants to one-third of their current strength. This could be seen as a move to moderate Myanmar’s failure to push out Manipur-
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Myanmar has agreed to ask the National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) to reduce strength of the Meitei militants to one-third of their current strength. This could be seen as a move to moderate Myanmar’s failure to push out Manipur-based insurgents out of the country. The agreement was reached at a meeting of Union ministry of home affairs officials with a nine-member Myanmar delegation in Kolkata (West Bengal) on June 26 and 27, sources told The Telegraph. Another commitment of this decision was made to Indian officials in Myanmar on July 4, the source added.
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July - 5 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) destroyed contraband heroin, India-made foreign liquor (IMFL) and pharmaceutical drugs worth around INR 20 million seized from Naga inhabited areas over a period of time in presence of publ
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) destroyed contraband heroin, India-made foreign liquor (IMFL) and pharmaceutical drugs worth around INR 20 million seized from Naga inhabited areas over a period of time in presence of public at Doyapur junction on the way to Camp Hebron in Dimapur on July 5.
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July - 5 
NSCN-IM functionaries said that the pharmaceutical drugs and tablets were seized mainly from the Dimapur railway station, a commercial hub, nearby pharmacies and go-downs, restaurants and lounges. The heroine seizure was made at Noklak in Tuensang Di
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NSCN-IM functionaries said that the pharmaceutical drugs and tablets were seized mainly from the Dimapur railway station, a commercial hub, nearby pharmacies and go-downs, restaurants and lounges. The heroine seizure was made at Noklak in Tuensang District after some NSCN-IM members posing as prospective buyers ‘arrested’ the drug dealers. NSCN-IM sources also informed that the accused and offenders were let off after paying fine. A strict warning was also issued to them. NSCN-IM kilonser (minister) L David assured that the NSCN-IM would continue to check such illegal businesses in order to stamp out the menace of drug and alcohol abuse from the Naga soil.
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July - 5 
Officials in the Union Home Ministry, said the nine Maoist-affected state Governments and all central para-military forces had been called for a meeting in Delhi on July 13 specifically to discuss the issue of ‘human shields’ Maoists use against the
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Officials in the Union Home Ministry, said the nine Maoist-affected state Governments and all central para-military forces had been called for a meeting in Delhi on July 13 specifically to discuss the issue of ‘human shields’ Maoists use against the Security Forces. The forces have been asked to make an assessment of the cost and feasibility of providing sophisticated night-vision devices to the personnel to enable them to see better in the darkness.
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July - 5 
On July 5, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) engaged in an encounter with suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the same spot in Sarkeguda village where 20 people were killed on June 28, reports The Indian Express. Ar
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On July 5, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) engaged in an encounter with suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the same spot in Sarkeguda village where 20 people were killed on June 28, reports The Indian Express. Around 100 CRPF personnel who were on patrolling duty ahead of the day-long bandh (general shutdown strike) called by the Maoists in the area on July 5 to protest against the killings, engaged in the gunbattle. “A team of CRPF men including CoBRA forces had gone to the area for patrolling when they were fired at. For about half-an-hour the encounter continued but no one was injured or killed,” said Pankaj Kumar Singh, IG (Operations), Delhi. Security officials said the Maoists held meetings with the villagers on July 4 urging them to make the bandh a success.
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July - 5 
Pakistani Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani wanted India to share all evidence gathered so far with Pakistan and promised to investigate the matter. Pakistan was open to “a joint investigation” into the entire incident. He did not think Jundal’s “
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Pakistani Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani wanted India to share all evidence gathered so far with Pakistan and promised to investigate the matter. Pakistan was open to “a joint investigation” into the entire incident. He did not think Jundal’s “confession” would impact the bilateral ties in other areas, especially trade, on which both sides had recently made considerable progress.
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July - 5 
Police in Tura (West Garo Hills District) busted a gang of extortionists headed by a young militant leader, arresting all the members in separate raids in and around the town since the night of July 5. The Tura area commander of the Liberation of A’c
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Police in Tura (West Garo Hills District) busted a gang of extortionists headed by a young militant leader, arresting all the members in separate raids in and around the town since the night of July 5. The Tura area commander of the Liberation of A’chik Elite Force (LAEF) identified as Habil T Sangma (22) who went by the name of Agil was arrested in Babadam village on July 6 after he fled Tura following the arrest of his two close accomplices identified as Sebastian Ch Marak and Luthenbirth R Sangma on in the night of July 5. All three were placed under arrest and brought to Tura Police station for interrogation. Their interrogation led to the arrest of three other gang members from Nakham Bazaar who were caught red-handed collecting money from traders on July 6. The three extortionists have been identified as Jodin D Shira, Freshwell Marak and Riksrang Ch Marak. Police have seized two motorcycles used by the gang for issuing demand notes and collecting extortion money besides incriminating documents.
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July - 5 
Reacting to the media report about the claim of Thoubal Superintendant of Police that one Kongbrailatpam Indu was arrested from Wangjing Keithel by Security Forces (SFs) on July 5, the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has denied an
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Reacting to the media report about the claim of Thoubal Superintendant of Police that one Kongbrailatpam Indu was arrested from Wangjing Keithel by Security Forces (SFs) on July 5, the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has denied any relationship between the outifit and the woman.
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July - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one woman cadre of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) identified as Kongrailakpam Indu Devi from Wangjing Bazarat around 12.45 pm on July 5.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one woman cadre of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) identified as Kongrailakpam Indu Devi from Wangjing Bazarat around 12.45 pm on July 5.
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July - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants in an encounter in Bungas valley of Kupwara District on July 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J S Brar said that three militants were killed so far while the operation in th
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants in an encounter in Bungas valley of Kupwara District on July 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J S Brar said that three militants were killed so far while the operation in the woods of the Bungas valley that was launched on June 29 is still in progress. He said that the operation in the woods and general area of Handwara started after specific information about presence of heavily armed militants in the Bungas valley. The spokesman said that on the second day (June 30) of the operation, an unidentified militant was killed during the encounter. And an 18-year-old youth was injured in the night of July 3 in Army firing, after he failed to stop his vehicle during a Police check in Zachaldara area of Handwara.
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July - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 4 arrested a Maoist linkman, identified as Tapan Barman alias Rabin (35), from the Hadayatpur area of Guwahati city, reports The Telegraph. “Barman’s job was to facilitate the stay of Maoist rebels in the city and arrang
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 4 arrested a Maoist linkman, identified as Tapan Barman alias Rabin (35), from the Hadayatpur area of Guwahati city, reports The Telegraph. “Barman’s job was to facilitate the stay of Maoist rebels in the city and arrange for their travel to other parts of the region. He had helped Maoist leader from Bengal, Ajay Chanda alias Indranil Chanda, during his visits to Assam,” the source said.
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July - 5 
SFs arrested two persons from Matipung and Rongmili of Diphu town on abduction charges. The two persons, identified as Bransli Timung and Jenshing Rongpi. The duo has been arrested based of the confessions of former United People’s Democratic Solidar
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SFs arrested two persons from Matipung and Rongmili of Diphu town on abduction charges. The two persons, identified as Bransli Timung and Jenshing Rongpi. The duo has been arrested based of the confessions of former United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militants, who are still under police custody on charges of abducting the son of a businessperson, Mahesh Varma.
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July - 5 
SFs on July 5 rescued a student identified as Mangoulen Misao who was abducted on July 3 from his residence at Chassad Avenue, Sanjenthong, Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. The SFs are continuing a search operation to arrest the abdu
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SFs on July 5 rescued a student identified as Mangoulen Misao who was abducted on July 3 from his residence at Chassad Avenue, Sanjenthong, Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. The SFs are continuing a search operation to arrest the abductors.
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July - 5 
Some movements of personnel of the Myanmar Army have been noticed in the areas where most of the militant groups of North East have their bases in the neighbouring country recently, reports Assam Tribune quoting sources. However, no operation has yet
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Some movements of personnel of the Myanmar Army have been noticed in the areas where most of the militant groups of North East have their bases in the neighbouring country recently, reports Assam Tribune quoting sources. However, no operation has yet been launched against the militants. The news report further states that intelligence inputs about attempts by the Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) to strike before the Independence Day celebrations and the Police have been alerted to frustrate any such attempt. Sources revealed that the militants, who are now in Assam, have been directed to indulge in acts of violence, but their movements have been curbed due to operations by police and security forces in upper Assam Districts.
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July - 5 
Some unidentified persons lobbed a Chinese made hand grenade at the premises of Shija Hospitals and Research Institute in Imphal West District at around 9 am on July 5. According to Police, the grenade was hurled from the main road and fell unexplode
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Some unidentified persons lobbed a Chinese made hand grenade at the premises of Shija Hospitals and Research Institute in Imphal West District at around 9 am on July 5. According to Police, the grenade was hurled from the main road and fell unexploded near the canteen. The grenade was later diffused. The attack could be related to a monetary demand made by some underground organization to the hospital authorities, informed a reliable source.
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July - 5 
Talking about Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) being smuggled across the border from Pakistan, Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) chief Rizwan Akhtar said: 'It is not correct to say that fake currency is being pumped across the border. Fake currency can be m
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Talking about Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) being smuggled across the border from Pakistan, Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) chief Rizwan Akhtar said: 'It is not correct to say that fake currency is being pumped across the border. Fake currency can be made anywhere in the world. It can be manufactured in India too. The maximum consumption of fake Indian currency is in India only.'
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July - 5 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is losing its base in North Chhotanagpur zone of Jharkhand, comprising seven Districts of Dhanbad, Bokaro, Koderma, Giridih, Chatra, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh, said Inspector General of Police of North C
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is losing its base in North Chhotanagpur zone of Jharkhand, comprising seven Districts of Dhanbad, Bokaro, Koderma, Giridih, Chatra, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh, said Inspector General of Police of North Chhotanagpur zone, M L Meena on July 5, reports The Times of India. The place is no more a Maoist stronghold as Police have arrested large number of Maoists from this area in the last few months. The outfit is facing dearth of cadres with no newcomers joining it. Besides, frequent raids to curb illegal coal mining and transportation activities have badly hit their revenue earnings. However, Meena said that there is a chance of Maoists triggering violent incidents in coming days as they are trying to register their presence among people in a big way. The Police have been put on alert for combat. "Maoist menace in the area has decreased. The cadres could be hiding in remote areas where penetration of Police forces is less," he said. Meena said that the Maoists at present have confined their presence and movement to Jhumra and Upperghat in Bokaro, Pirtanda, Parasnath and Tundi belt in Giridih and Dhanbad beside Gaya-Palamu border areas in Chatra. However the Police Forces are frequently raiding these areas to keep a tab on the developments.
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July - 5 
The ‘lieutenant’ of PREPAK, Wahengbam Nanao alias Sana alias Raghu alias Loya who was arrested from Gandhi Vihar in Delhi on July 1 has been brought back to Imphal on July 5, reports Kanglaonline. It may be mentioned that the outfit PREPAK has alread
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The ‘lieutenant’ of PREPAK, Wahengbam Nanao alias Sana alias Raghu alias Loya who was arrested from Gandhi Vihar in Delhi on July 1 has been brought back to Imphal on July 5, reports Kanglaonline. It may be mentioned that the outfit PREPAK has already clarified that Nanao is not a member of the outfit.
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July - 5 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up posters in several villages in Munger District of Bihar announcing 'death sentence' for four persons, including a mukhiya (headman) and their eviction from the villages apparently for their fail
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up posters in several villages in Munger District of Bihar announcing 'death sentence' for four persons, including a mukhiya (headman) and their eviction from the villages apparently for their failure to abide by the Maoist' diktats, reported Outlook India on July 5. The Maoists pasted posters at Bangalwa, Jat Kutia and Sakhaul villages under Dharhara Police Station announcing 'death sentence' to the mukhiya of Ladaiyatand panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) Anil Yadav and three others, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ranjan Kumar said. Similar posters were also found pasted on the walls of an empty Government house at Masudan Railway Station, a nearby bridge and the walls of a rural bank building in neighbouring Lakhisarai District, the DSP said adding those were also removed. The four had played an active role in convincing about 25 Maoists to surrender before the authorities last month, the DSP added.
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July - 5 
The day-long bandh (shutdown strike) called on July 5 by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) remained by and large peaceful in Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts of Maharashtra, reports The Times of India. The Maoists had called the bandh t
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The day-long bandh (shutdown strike) called on July 5 by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) remained by and large peaceful in Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts of Maharashtra, reports The Times of India. The Maoists had called the bandh to protest two encounters of South Chhattisgarh in June 28-29, where the Maoists have accused Security Forces (SFs) of gunning down villagers in the name of action against armed guerrillas. The Maoists tried to stop traffic by tying banners and creating small obstacles across roads with stones at several places in Gadchiroli like Dhanora, Kasansur, Jarawandi, Pendri and Korchi, and some other places in southern parts of the District. Attempts to paralyse traffic by blocking roads in some parts of Maoist-dominated Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts were thwarted by SFs, who had begun their preventive action on the eve of the strike. Superintendent of Police, Gondia, Dilip Zalke said there were no untoward incidents in the District. "The Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] bandh had no impact on normal life," he said.
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July - 5 
The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan wrapped up their two-day engagement on July 5, with no tangible outcome although both reiterated their commitment to fight terror and Islamabad even offered a joint probe into the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
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The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan wrapped up their two-day engagement on July 5, with no tangible outcome although both reiterated their commitment to fight terror and Islamabad even offered a joint probe into the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
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July - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is reported to be currently conducting fresh raids in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka based on crucial leads provided by Jundal.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is reported to be currently conducting fresh raids in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka based on crucial leads provided by Jundal.
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July - 5 
The Special Cell of Delhi Police, which is interrogating Jundal, is believed to have learnt that the LeT operative used nine emails and carried four international SIM cards brought from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to coordinate his alleged terror-relat
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The Special Cell of Delhi Police, which is interrogating Jundal, is believed to have learnt that the LeT operative used nine emails and carried four international SIM cards brought from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to coordinate his alleged terror-related activities as reported on July 6.
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July - 5 
There are at least 3,500 Meitei militants in different camps across Kachin, Sagaing and Chin areas of Myanmar. India is trying to help the newly democratised Myanmar regime to co-operate on the ground with its forces. “The cadre strength of Meitei gr
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There are at least 3,500 Meitei militants in different camps across Kachin, Sagaing and Chin areas of Myanmar. India is trying to help the newly democratised Myanmar regime to co-operate on the ground with its forces. “The cadre strength of Meitei groups will be reduced to one-third by Myanmar,” a Government source said. This would be affected through the NSCK, led by S.S. Khaplang, who mentored several Meitei groups from Manipur for many years without much opposition from the State. However, a day before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Yangon and Naypyidaw on May 28, the Myanmar Government directed Khaplang to ask Manipur-based groups to get out of the country by June 10.
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July - 5 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on July 5 admitted that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity could not be contained in three States, while stating that there has been unprecedented improvement in the security situation in Jammu and
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on July 5 admitted that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity could not be contained in three States, while stating that there has been unprecedented improvement in the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and in the Northeastern States, reports IBN Live. "Maoists are active in the three States of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand," Chidambaram said. On the other hand, he said, "Never before has there been such an improvement in the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast." Chidambaram, however, complimented the West Bengal Government saying that Maoist activities have declined in the State. "Thanks to the policies we followed during both the previous Left Front Government and the new Government now, Maoist activities have been wiped out in the affected Districts of West Bengal," he said. On the question of withdrawing central forces from 'Junglemahal' area, he said it was not a policy matter, but an operational decision. "That is an operational decision and not a policy or political decision. It will be taken by the DGP of the state and senior officers of central forces," he said.
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July - 5 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on July 5, that India has conveyed to Islamabad that information from the interrogation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Jundal clearly pointed to involvement of non-state actors and state actors in Pakis
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on July 5, that India has conveyed to Islamabad that information from the interrogation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Jundal clearly pointed to involvement of non-state actors and state actors in Pakistan who were behind the November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror attack in Mumbai.
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July - 5 
A cable operator was shot dead near Telephone Exchange in New Karachi within the limits of New Karachi Police Station. SHO Ashraf Gujjar said that the victim, Amir Khan (28), son of Naseem Khan, was shot dead by unidentified pillion riders. The victi
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A cable operator was shot dead near Telephone Exchange in New Karachi within the limits of New Karachi Police Station. SHO Ashraf Gujjar said that the victim, Amir Khan (28), son of Naseem Khan, was shot dead by unidentified pillion riders. The victim received three bullets whereas the culprits managed to flee from the scene.
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July - 5 
A cadre of the MQM-H, Syed Farooq, 29, son of Syed Badshah, was shot dead at Landhi No 6 within the precincts of Landhi Police Station. Police official said that Syed Farooq was sitting outside his house when unidentified motorcyclists shot him.
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A cadre of the MQM-H, Syed Farooq, 29, son of Syed Badshah, was shot dead at Landhi No 6 within the precincts of Landhi Police Station. Police official said that Syed Farooq was sitting outside his house when unidentified motorcyclists shot him.
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July - 5 
A man, identified as Abdul Malik Abro, was killed in Faizabad area of Sariab Road of Quetta. According to the Police, Abdul Malik Abro was sitting in his shop in Faizabad area when unidentified armed men opened fire on him. The deceased was an employ
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A man, identified as Abdul Malik Abro, was killed in Faizabad area of Sariab Road of Quetta. According to the Police, Abdul Malik Abro was sitting in his shop in Faizabad area when unidentified armed men opened fire on him. The deceased was an employee of the Health Department.
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July - 5 
A man, Muhammad Alam (40), was killed in North Karachi within the limits of Ajmair Nagri Police Station. Police said Muhammad Alam was shot dead by unidentified persons in sector 5-D-1 of North Karachi.
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A man, Muhammad Alam (40), was killed in North Karachi within the limits of Ajmair Nagri Police Station. Police said Muhammad Alam was shot dead by unidentified persons in sector 5-D-1 of North Karachi.
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July - 5 
A religious scholar, Maulvi Abdul Qasim, hailing from Sunni school of thought was shot dead in Musa Colony in Sariab locality in Quetta in a suspected incident of sectarian killing, reports Daily Times. However, no group has claimed responsibility fo
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A religious scholar, Maulvi Abdul Qasim, hailing from Sunni school of thought was shot dead in Musa Colony in Sariab locality in Quetta in a suspected incident of sectarian killing, reports Daily Times. However, no group has claimed responsibility for the killing. More than 10 Sunni clerics have been killed in Quetta during the past few months.
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July - 5 
An aged man died mysteriously in Block 4-A area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the precincts of Mobina Town Police Station. SHO Saleemullah Qureshi said that the identity was yet to be ascertained.
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An aged man died mysteriously in Block 4-A area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the precincts of Mobina Town Police Station. SHO Saleemullah Qureshi said that the identity was yet to be ascertained.
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July - 5 
At least two Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed and three others injured when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in the Akakhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. There were no immediate claims of responsibility.
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At least two Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed and three others injured when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in the Akakhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. There were no immediate claims of responsibility.
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July - 5 
Eight persons, including a Mohajir Quami Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) cadre, were killed in separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 5.
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Eight persons, including a Mohajir Quami Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) cadre, were killed in separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 5.
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July - 5 
Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Ahmad Khan said that the decision to reopen the NATO supply lines was made in national interest and the US had clearly said ‘sorry’ to Pakistan for the Salala incident, reports Dawn. Replying to questions, the spokesm
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Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Ahmad Khan said that the decision to reopen the NATO supply lines was made in national interest and the US had clearly said ‘sorry’ to Pakistan for the Salala incident, reports Dawn. Replying to questions, the spokesman said NATO supplies have actually resumed following decision by Pakistan to restore them after suspension of seven months. Khan said that Pakistan had not permitted the NATO to transport of lethal weapons.
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July - 5 
One Nasir (22), son of Afzal, was killed within the limits of Garden Police Station. According to Police, Nasir was on his way home in Usmanabad when an armed man shot him dead.
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One Nasir (22), son of Afzal, was killed within the limits of Garden Police Station. According to Police, Nasir was on his way home in Usmanabad when an armed man shot him dead.
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July - 5 
Pakistan on July 5 rejected renewed Indian charges that Pakistani “state actors” were involved in planning and coordinating the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports The Express Tribune. “I would very strongly reject any insinuation of any involvement of any
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Pakistan on July 5 rejected renewed Indian charges that Pakistani “state actors” were involved in planning and coordinating the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports The Express Tribune. “I would very strongly reject any insinuation of any involvement of any state agency in acts of terrorism in India,” Pakistani Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani told reporters after talks with his Indian counterpart Ranjan Mathai. The two top civil servants in their respective Ministries held two days of talks in New Delhi to bolster a peace dialogue undermined by fresh tensions over the Mumbai attacks and political flux in Pakistan.
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July - 5 
Police arrested three alleged target killers, involved in the killing of some Ulema, after heavy exchange of fire in the Jinnah Town of Quetta. Three arrested persons were identified as Jahangir Haider Shah, Nadeem Abbas and Qaisar Abbas — belonged t
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Police arrested three alleged target killers, involved in the killing of some Ulema, after heavy exchange of fire in the Jinnah Town of Quetta. Three arrested persons were identified as Jahangir Haider Shah, Nadeem Abbas and Qaisar Abbas — belonged to Dera Ismail Khan and had come over to Quetta on a mission to kill people. This was disclosed by Deputy Inspector General (Investigations) Hamid Shakeel at a press conference. City SP Khalid Manzoor and other senior officers were present on the occasion. “They confessed to the murder of seven important religious and other personalities in different areas of Quetta,” Mr Shakeel said. Soon after making the arrests, the police raided the suspects’ house in Faisal Town and recovered a motorbike, weapons, their national identity cards and some important documents. Mr Shakeel said that during interrogation the three men confessed that they were headed for Killi Ismail area to attack an important personality. He added that they had confessed to killing Maulana Abdul Karim Mengal, Hafiz Abdul Basit, Qari Abdul Jalil, Maulana Faizullah, Qari Yasin Abbasi, Farooq Bangulzai and former Union Council nazim Saleem Jadoon.
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July - 5 
Police recovered a body from Bado Nullah in Kharan and moved it to hospital for an autopsy where the deceased was identified as Muhammad Yousaf.
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Police recovered a body from Bado Nullah in Kharan and moved it to hospital for an autopsy where the deceased was identified as Muhammad Yousaf.
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July - 5 
Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 5 defended the decision to reopen the Ground Lines of Communications (GLOCs), which allowed NATO supplies through Pakistani territory, saying it was taken in the best national interest and in the light o
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Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 5 defended the decision to reopen the Ground Lines of Communications (GLOCs), which allowed NATO supplies through Pakistani territory, saying it was taken in the best national interest and in the light of the recommendations of Parliament, reports Daily Times. The PM expressed these views while talking to Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House. The PML-Q leaders had supported the government’s decision to reopen NATO supplies. Raja said, “As the withdrawal of the NATO and ISAF forces gets underway, Pakistan wants to facilitate the process in the interest of regional peace and stability.” He said that peace and stability in Afghanistan was closely linked to peace and stability in Pakistan.
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July - 5 
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 5 said his Government will continue its "moral, political and diplomatic support" to Kashmiris till the issue is resolved in accordance with their aspirations and UN resolutions, reports DNA. Ashraf made the
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Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 5 said his Government will continue its "moral, political and diplomatic support" to Kashmiris till the issue is resolved in accordance with their aspirations and UN resolutions, reports DNA. Ashraf made the remarks during a meeting with Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, the "Prime Minister" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, an official statement said. Majeed thanked the Federal Government for including important projects for PoK like medical colleges and the Kohala-Muzaffarabad road in the budget for development programmes fiscal year. He also appreciated the federal cabinet's decision to facilitate overseas Pakistanis by introducing a bill to give people with dual nationality the right to contest elections in Pakistan.
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July - 5 
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik on July 5 said the Government has prepared a strategy to curb the activities of extortionists during Ramazan and a new anti-terrorism law for ensuring conviction of target killers will be sent
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Prime Minister’s Adviser on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik on July 5 said the Government has prepared a strategy to curb the activities of extortionists during Ramazan and a new anti-terrorism law for ensuring conviction of target killers will be sent to the National Assembly after its adoption by the Senate, reports Dawn. Talking to reporters after presiding over a meeting in Karachi, Malik tried to dispel a perception that the number of suicide attacks had decreased because of closure of NATO supply routes and that these were likely to increase after the resumption of the supplies.
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July - 5 
Salarzai tribes of Bajaur Agency have reiterated their resolve to step up the fight against terrorists in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) and to form more lashkars (tribal militia) in towns bordering Afghanistan. The move comes in response to increase
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Salarzai tribes of Bajaur Agency have reiterated their resolve to step up the fight against terrorists in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) and to form more lashkars (tribal militia) in towns bordering Afghanistan. The move comes in response to increased attacks by militants across the border in Upper Dir and other border areas in FATA and settled Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Political Agent Jabar Shah, Bajaur Scouts Commander Colonel Shakeel Janjua and lashkar commanders attended a Salarzai tribal grand jirga (tribal council) July 5 in Khar. During the meeting, the tribesmen reassured authorities of their commitment to keep fighting the terrorists.
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July - 5 
Terror incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) killed more than 459 people and injured about 875 in the first six months of 2012, according to the Edhi Welfare Foundation, which provides emergency and h
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Terror incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) killed more than 459 people and injured about 875 in the first six months of 2012, according to the Edhi Welfare Foundation, which provides emergency and healthcare services to terrorism victims, reports Central Asia Online. The Edhi foundation reported 254 bombings, including 17 suicide attacks. Its statistics did not include North Waziristan, which remained inaccessible. Terrorist explosions destroyed 52 KP and FATA schools and three colleges, Edhi spokesman Mujhaid Khan said. Twenty-eight of the 52 destroyed schools were for boys. In Peshawar alone, 49 bombings, including seven suicide attacks, killed 93 and injured 256.
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July - 5 
The first trucks supplying NATO troops in Afghanistan crossed the border from Pakistan on July 5 after Islamabad ended a seven-month blockade, reports Daily Times. Three trucks loaded with mineral water were cleared to enter Afghanistan from the Cham
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The first trucks supplying NATO troops in Afghanistan crossed the border from Pakistan on July 5 after Islamabad ended a seven-month blockade, reports Daily Times. Three trucks loaded with mineral water were cleared to enter Afghanistan from the Chaman border post in Balochistan, Chaman District customs official Abdul Razaq Imran said. “Three NATO containers parked in customs house Chaman for the last seven months have crossed into Afghanistan from the Chaman border,” he said. “We cleared their documents and allowed them to cross the border after we received a letter from the Federal Board of Revenue about the restoration of the NATO supply.” Malik Hukam Dad, an official from Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) at Chaman, said three trucks had been cleared and two had already crossed the border.
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July - 5 
Unidentified assailants abdcuted the manager of a motorcycle company, Hanif Afshani, and his driver, from Hub town of Lasbela District. Hanif Afshani was on his way along with his driver Nawaz in Hub when armed men intercepted him at gunpoint and esc
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Unidentified assailants abdcuted the manager of a motorcycle company, Hanif Afshani, and his driver, from Hub town of Lasbela District. Hanif Afshani was on his way along with his driver Nawaz in Hub when armed men intercepted him at gunpoint and escaped towards undisclosed location after bundling both of them into their vehicle.
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July - 5 
Unidentified assailants opened fire and left six persons in critical condition in Machhar Colony. Haji Noor (58), Siraj Mian (30), Moin (32), and Sohail (31), succumbed to their injuries, while the condition of Ilyas (27), and Khalid (31), was stated
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Unidentified assailants opened fire and left six persons in critical condition in Machhar Colony. Haji Noor (58), Siraj Mian (30), Moin (32), and Sohail (31), succumbed to their injuries, while the condition of Ilyas (27), and Khalid (31), was stated as critical. The killer was identified as Fareed Tunda member of Badshah Group who fled under the cover of darkness. Police succeeded in apprehend three suspects and seized weapons from their possession. The initial investigation revealed that a group of Lyari gangsters was behind the incidents.
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July - 5 
Unidentified assailants riding a motorbike opened indiscriminate fire on a man, identified as Siddiqullah, at Baloch Khan Chowk of Pakhtoonabad area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 5, reports Daily Times. Resultantly, he sus
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Unidentified assailants riding a motorbike opened indiscriminate fire on a man, identified as Siddiqullah, at Baloch Khan Chowk of Pakhtoonabad area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 5, reports Daily Times. Resultantly, he sustained critical injuries and succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Police said the deceased was an Afghan national and a rickshaw driver by profession. However, motive behind his killing was yet to be ascertained.
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July - 5 
Unidentified persons abducted the owner of marble factory Abid Hussain near Shereen Koto of Risalpur in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at gunpoint on July 5, reports Frontier Post. However, the car of factory owner was founded near Baba Jee
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Unidentified persons abducted the owner of marble factory Abid Hussain near Shereen Koto of Risalpur in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at gunpoint on July 5, reports Frontier Post. However, the car of factory owner was founded near Baba Jee village near Charsadda District.
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July - 5 
Unidentified persons shot dead a militant ‘commander’ along with his aide in Kalosha village of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 5, reports Dawn. Sources said that Wali Mohammad, brother of Tehreek-e-Talib
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Unidentified persons shot dead a militant ‘commander’ along with his aide in Kalosha village of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 5, reports Dawn. Sources said that Wali Mohammad, brother of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TPP) ‘commander’ Nek Mohammad, along with his aide was asleep in the apple farm of his uncle when two armed persons sneaked into the orchard and opened firing on them. Wali Mohammad and his friend, whose name couldn’t be ascertained, were killed on the spot. Wali Mohammad and few other militant commanders including Omar, Abbas and Ghulam Khan had been expelled from Wana, along with foreign militants about five years ago. However, they returned to Wana about one year ago after making reconciliation with militant commanders of Maulvi Nazir faction. It may be recalled that Nek Mohammad was killed in a US drone attack in 2005 in Wana along with five key foreign militant commanders.
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July - 5 
Senior Cabinet Minister and former chairman of the All Party Representatives Committee (APRC) Prof Tissa Vitarana said that the lack of commitment by Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leaders to make their participation in the Parliamentary Select Commit
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Senior Cabinet Minister and former chairman of the All Party Representatives Committee (APRC) Prof Tissa Vitarana said that the lack of commitment by Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leaders to make their participation in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a progressive solution to the national question has raised various uncertainties in regard to where they stand as a political party, according to Daily News. He explained: "Their participation in PSC is paramount in reaching a political solution to the Tamil question. By abstaining from sitting on the PSC, they leave the Tamil public in a tight corner by delaying all the possibilities of finding a suitable solution to the national issue. I am sorry to say they have been abstaining from declaring their participation in the Committee for a month despite our repeated requests to do so for larger national interest and on behalf of the Tamil people represented by them. They do so by presenting several demands before the government saying that those demands must be met before they can sit in the Committee to discuss the Tamil question. They do so in spite of the fact that they can discuss once they sit in the PSC. The Committee was appointed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to find acceptable and workable solutions to these issues. The TNA members stand in the way of this process by not committing their participation to the PSC, and thereby dragging and further complicating the problems of the Tamil public that they represent. This will slow down the government's reconciliation process in turn, much to the dismay of the public. It also challenges the national interest in the country to address the ethnic question by way of an acceptable political solution. The TNA's lack of commitment to participate in the PSC proceedings will have an adverse effect on the country's forward march. They themselves will be responsible for prolonging the problems of Tamil people if they continue to act like this." The PSC is mandated to find a political solution to the ethnic issue through its proceedings before the end of the year (2012).
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July - 5 
The Sri Lankan Government on July 5 assured that the elections to the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) will be held before September 2013, reports Colombo Page. Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dulles Alahapperuma said that the Governme
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The Sri Lankan Government on July 5 assured that the elections to the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) will be held before September 2013, reports Colombo Page. Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dulles Alahapperuma said that the Government expects to hold NPC elections when the country is celebrating the 25 years of provincial council system. The Minister said the Government expects to create the background for the North to enter national politics by that time. He pointed out that not many political leaders have emerged in many areas in the North for the last two decades even for the rural or provincial level. He said the Government expects the new political leaders who have given up the separatist agenda and love the country to arise from any political party by then.
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July - 5 
The Sri Lankan Government through a special Gazette Notification has banned the use of dog and tiger as party symbols by any political party in the country, Colombo Page reported. Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said that accordingly no rec
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The Sri Lankan Government through a special Gazette Notification has banned the use of dog and tiger as party symbols by any political party in the country, Colombo Page reported. Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said that accordingly no recognized political party will be permitted to use the tiger or the dog as their party symbol. Similarly, recognized political parties are not permitted to use the bull and the pigeon as party symbols but independent groups may use those symbols. At present, there are 64 recognized political parties in Sri Lanka.
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July - 6 
A high level Police team undertakes stock verification of arms and ammunition at the Zunheboto armoury, when over 21 Self Loading Rifles, Sten Carbines, Rifles and huge cache of ammunition were reported missing last week of June, the principal accuse
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A high level Police team undertakes stock verification of arms and ammunition at the Zunheboto armoury, when over 21 Self Loading Rifles, Sten Carbines, Rifles and huge cache of ammunition were reported missing last week of June, the principal accused identified by Police as Sub Inspector (SI) Kughai Zhimomi, jumped bail on July 4 after fleeing from Zunheboto (District). The absconding SI reportedly obtained interim bail from the Deputy Commisioner (DC) Zunheboto sometime during the last week of June. As per latest reports, it was learnt that the quantity of weapons missing in Zunheboto armory and suspected to have been sold off to militants, has shot up to some 93 which included 21 SLRs including Sten carbines and rifles. It was also reported that nearly INR 100, 000 of assorted ammunition were also missing from the armory.
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July - 6 
Abu Jundal told Delhi Police that LeT has jointly set up bases with Indian Mujahideen (IM) all over India for future operations, as reported on July 6, by The Times of India. Jundal has also given important inputs about some invisible handlers of LeT
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Abu Jundal told Delhi Police that LeT has jointly set up bases with Indian Mujahideen (IM) all over India for future operations, as reported on July 6, by The Times of India. Jundal has also given important inputs about some invisible handlers of LeT and IM who played important roles in blasts across the country in the past four years.
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July - 6 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on July 6 demanded a ban on Israeli tourists in the valley, according to IBN Live. Calling Israel the biggest enemy of Islam, the Mirwaiz raised an objection to the tourism d
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on July 6 demanded a ban on Israeli tourists in the valley, according to IBN Live. Calling Israel the biggest enemy of Islam, the Mirwaiz raised an objection to the tourism department's road shows in Israel promoting tourism. "Government should explain why it's encouraging Israelis to visit Kashmir. Muslims all over the world have problem with Israel due to its aggressive policy towards Palestine," Mirwaiz said. Kashmir has had 0.5 million tourists in 2012, including 17,000 foreign nationals.
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July - 6 
Among the States, Tamil Nadu has recorded the second highest number of fake currency cases (275), next only to Maharashtra (351 cases). Deputy Superintendent of Police M Rajendran, CBCID (Counterfeit Currency Wing) commented, “It is common knowledge
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Among the States, Tamil Nadu has recorded the second highest number of fake currency cases (275), next only to Maharashtra (351 cases). Deputy Superintendent of Police M Rajendran, CBCID (Counterfeit Currency Wing) commented, “It is common knowledge that Malda district in West Bengal is the main route through which fake currency is smuggled into the country. But when I had gone to the district trailing a case, I was surprised to see that even a petty shopkeeper there was able to identify a fake currency. Since the people in the eastern and northern States are so vigilant, the fake currency is being diverted to States like Tamil Nadu”.
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July - 6 
At the pan-India level, the FICN cases had dipped by 21 per cent in the last two years, Chennai has been witnessing a steep rise. From 42 cases of circulation of FICN registered in 2009, the instances of FICN more than doubled to 99 during 2011.
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At the pan-India level, the FICN cases had dipped by 21 per cent in the last two years, Chennai has been witnessing a steep rise. From 42 cases of circulation of FICN registered in 2009, the instances of FICN more than doubled to 99 during 2011.
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July - 6 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed one Gangadhar Chalan, former deputy Sarpanch (head of Panchayat, the village level local-self government institution) of Madulipada panchayat in Malkangiri District of Odisha in the ni
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed one Gangadhar Chalan, former deputy Sarpanch (head of Panchayat, the village level local-self government institution) of Madulipada panchayat in Malkangiri District of Odisha in the night of July 6, reports The Hindu. His bullet ridden body was found in a forest near Atalaguda under Mudulipada Police Station limits. Assailants left behind a letter near the place of murder through which they claimed that the deceased was punished as he was a Police informer.
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July - 6 
Chennai and not Mumbai or Malda has emerged as a hub for circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) according to the “Crimes in India 2011 report” released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), as reported on July 6, by IBNLive. Statistics i
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Chennai and not Mumbai or Malda has emerged as a hub for circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) according to the “Crimes in India 2011 report” released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), as reported on July 6, by IBNLive. Statistics in the report reveals that Chennai had witnessed the most number of FICN cases among all cities in India in 2011.
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July - 6 
Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J S Brar said that SFs launched a joint operation in the evening of July 5 after they received information about the presence of heavily armed militants in the Bawan village of Handwara. During the search operatio
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Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J S Brar said that SFs launched a joint operation in the evening of July 5 after they received information about the presence of heavily armed militants in the Bawan village of Handwara. During the search operation, SFs established contact with the militants resulting in an encounter, he added. He also said that one unidentified militant, likely to be a foreigner, was killed. He said three houses suffered damages during the operation as they were used by the militants as shelters adding that militants resorted to heavy firing while hiding in the two houses. The two militants were hiding in these houses and were shifting their positions from one house to another house. One AK rifle, one Global Positioning System, one map sheet and a large quantity of ammunition have been recovered from the debris so far.
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July - 6 
Delhi Police is planning to send a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Saudi Arabia seeking more details about Jundal's stay, his job and about computers used by him. Delhi Police has already got a lot of information including email IDs, four SIM cards of Pakist
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Delhi Police is planning to send a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Saudi Arabia seeking more details about Jundal's stay, his job and about computers used by him. Delhi Police has already got a lot of information including email IDs, four SIM cards of Pakistan and SMS details from Saudi Arabia through diplomatic channels but sources said they needed more information.
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July - 6 
Despite improvement of the law and order situation in the state, Autonomous District Council (ADC) members has still to stay at Imphal as the situation in the hills is still not conducive for their personal safety, stated Tribal Affairs and Hills min
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Despite improvement of the law and order situation in the state, Autonomous District Council (ADC) members has still to stay at Imphal as the situation in the hills is still not conducive for their personal safety, stated Tribal Affairs and Hills minister Gaikhangam on July 6
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July - 6 
In many of the cases, he says, the fake currency was either passed on through migrant labourers or smuggled across the State’s border with Kerala. Coimbatore District recorded 30 FICN cases last year, which is second highest in the State.
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In many of the cases, he says, the fake currency was either passed on through migrant labourers or smuggled across the State’s border with Kerala. Coimbatore District recorded 30 FICN cases last year, which is second highest in the State.
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July - 6 
India turned on the heat on Myanmar-based rebels in June when it passed on the electoral roll details of an Indian insurgent to that country. “We have given the details about the Indian insurgent from electoral roll records,”.
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India turned on the heat on Myanmar-based rebels in June when it passed on the electoral roll details of an Indian insurgent to that country. “We have given the details about the Indian insurgent from electoral roll records,”.
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July - 6 
Indian agencies for the first time sent an elaborate report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on LeT operative David Coleman Headley’s involvement in 26/11, based on interrogation of Abu Jundal.
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Indian agencies for the first time sent an elaborate report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on LeT operative David Coleman Headley’s involvement in 26/11, based on interrogation of Abu Jundal.
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July - 6 
Investigators have learnt that the Karnavati Express blast that took place at Ahmedabad (Gujarat) railway station in February 19, 2006 failed up due to insufficient training given to the LeT operatives in Nepal, reports dnaindia.com. According to an
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Investigators have learnt that the Karnavati Express blast that took place at Ahmedabad (Gujarat) railway station in February 19, 2006 failed up due to insufficient training given to the LeT operatives in Nepal, reports dnaindia.com. According to an officer, “The timer was set wrong. The plan was for the train to explode at Mumbai Central”.
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July - 6 
Jundal, sources said, also gave the names of various IM terrorists in India and teams have been rushed to Hyderabad and Bangalore to look for some of them. The teams are also on the lookout for IM members in Kolkata, Bihar, Maharashtra and Uttar Prad
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Jundal, sources said, also gave the names of various IM terrorists in India and teams have been rushed to Hyderabad and Bangalore to look for some of them. The teams are also on the lookout for IM members in Kolkata, Bihar, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, sources said.
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July - 6 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal, who is under the custody of the Delhi Police, has claimed that the cartridges used by the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attackers was given to them by an ISI officer, named Major Samir Ali, as reported on July
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal, who is under the custody of the Delhi Police, has claimed that the cartridges used by the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attackers was given to them by an ISI officer, named Major Samir Ali, as reported on July 6, by Zee News. Jundal revealed Major Ali came to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to hand over two cartons of AK-47 bullets to the terrorists who were to carry out the 26/11 attacks.
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July - 6 
Major Samir Ali came to the Beit-ul-Mujahideen camp in Muzzafarabad. Further, giving more details of Samir Ali's role, Jundal told his interrogators that he had also arranged the logistics for the 'marine training' of the 10 terrorists at Karachi (Pa
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Major Samir Ali came to the Beit-ul-Mujahideen camp in Muzzafarabad. Further, giving more details of Samir Ali's role, Jundal told his interrogators that he had also arranged the logistics for the 'marine training' of the 10 terrorists at Karachi (Pakistan) harbour.
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July - 6 
Police arrested Shravan Manjhi, a CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’ from Maqsoodpur village in Gaya District, reports Daily Bhaskar. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided Maqsoodpur village under Khikarsarai Police Station area and arrested Manjhi. An amo
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Police arrested Shravan Manjhi, a CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’ from Maqsoodpur village in Gaya District, reports Daily Bhaskar. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided Maqsoodpur village under Khikarsarai Police Station area and arrested Manjhi. An amount of INR 500,000, a country-made pistol, ammunition and a mobile phone were seized from his possession, SP (city) Baburam said. Manjhi was wanted in connection with three cases of Maoist violence, he said.
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July - 6 
Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) has appealed to the Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), led by Dhiren Boro and Gobinda Basumatary to come back to the mainfold of the organization for the greater interest of
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Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) has appealed to the Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), led by Dhiren Boro and Gobinda Basumatary to come back to the mainfold of the organization for the greater interest of the peace-loving people.
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre identified as Shamjai alias Abung from K Gamnom village near Khuga Dam in Churachandpur District on July 5. One Chinese made .9 mm pistol was recovered from him.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre identified as Shamjai alias Abung from K Gamnom village near Khuga Dam in Churachandpur District on July 5. One Chinese made .9 mm pistol was recovered from him.
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an operational Global Positioning System (GPS), advanced direction-finder devices, from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh. The SFs on July 6 said the recover
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an operational Global Positioning System (GPS), advanced direction-finder devices, from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh. The SFs on July 6 said the recovery of a GPS device — a satellite navigation system that helps find location and time data — has alarmed security and intelligence agencies. Such a device had earlier never been found with the Maoists. Sources in the SFs said the recovery was made by a joint security team led by the paramilitary Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the forest of Barnara and Khursipar last week. The other recoveries, after the raid was conducted by the SFs, included 10 memory cards, two pen drives (each of 4GB and 2GB storage space), a BSNL SIM card, medicine packets, printers, scanners, fax machines and few 12-volt photo voltaic cells.
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July - 6 
Significantly, in Mumbai, the commercial capital of the country and believed to be one of the main circulation points of FICN, a much lesser number of cases (only 81) were reported in 2011. This was followed by Kolkata (63 cases) and Bengaluru (60 ca
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Significantly, in Mumbai, the commercial capital of the country and believed to be one of the main circulation points of FICN, a much lesser number of cases (only 81) were reported in 2011. This was followed by Kolkata (63 cases) and Bengaluru (60 cases).
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July - 6 
Sources said that a large group of highly trained militants has managed to infiltrate into the forests of Kupwara during past two months. These militants are trying to come into the hinter land but the SFs have maintained pressure on them to confine
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Sources said that a large group of highly trained militants has managed to infiltrate into the forests of Kupwara during past two months. These militants are trying to come into the hinter land but the SFs have maintained pressure on them to confine them to forests only, they added. Security agencies said that 500 militants are waiting on launching pads on the other side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir's Neelam valley that borders Kupwara District. They said majority of them have returned to launch pads after unsuccessful bids of infiltration by them.
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July - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have banished six families from their village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, about 450 kilometres south of Raipur, after finding them guilty of having one member each in the Police force,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have banished six families from their village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, about 450 kilometres south of Raipur, after finding them guilty of having one member each in the Police force, reports Hindustan Times. The Maoists branded 47 members of the families in Kantulnar village as Police informers at a “jan adalat” — a kangaroo court — on July 6 and passed their verdict. The banished families relocated to Dagapara hamlet near the District headquarters within hours of the Maoist ruling. The families told media persons that they had informed the Police, but no one had turned up to help so far. According to one of the banished villagers, some of their kin were Special Police Officers (SPO), a force disbanded on Supreme Court orders and a few worked as home guards. “We are now living in a couple of huts,” he said.
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July - 6 
The Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and another Maoist's wife from Aurangabad District of Bihar on July 6, reports IBN Live. Acting on a tip off, the Police arrested a Maoist from a hideout at Hulasganj Police
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The Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and another Maoist's wife from Aurangabad District of Bihar on July 6, reports IBN Live. Acting on a tip off, the Police arrested a Maoist from a hideout at Hulasganj Police Station area and seized a Bolero jeep displaying the board of District agriculture officer, Superintendent of Police (SP) Harpreet Kaur said. INR 70,000 in cash and a diary with details of collection through extortion were also seized from them, Kaur said adding the jeep driver has been arrested. Police arrested another, the wife of another Maoist, who escaped during a raid at Huzra village and seized a country-made carbine and three live ammunitions. It was not clear immediately whether she was also a Maoist cadre, SP Kaur said. The Police arrested another Maoist from Bira village and seized Maoist literature from his possession, Kaur added.
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July - 6 
The recent report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) “Crime in India 2011” has thrown light on how the nation has fared, as far as cyber crimes go, as reported on July 5, by tech2.in.com. According to the report, the numbers of cases that we
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The recent report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) “Crime in India 2011” has thrown light on how the nation has fared, as far as cyber crimes go, as reported on July 5, by tech2.in.com. According to the report, the numbers of cases that were registered under the nation's IT act in 2011 were 1,791 - a considerable rise of 85.4 per cent from the 966 cases registered in 2010.
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The report states that the highest number of cases were registered in Andhra Pradesh (349), Maharashtra came second with 306 registered cases, followed by Kerala (227 cases), Karnataka (155 cases) and Rajasthan (122 cases).
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The report states that the highest number of cases were registered in Andhra Pradesh (349), Maharashtra came second with 306 registered cases, followed by Kerala (227 cases), Karnataka (155 cases) and Rajasthan (122 cases).
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July - 6 
The S.S. Khaplang-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) may have signed a ceasefire with the Myanmar Government but it is feeling the pressure from several sides — the Governments of India and Myanmar, from Naga rebels in India, and aft
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The S.S. Khaplang-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) may have signed a ceasefire with the Myanmar Government but it is feeling the pressure from several sides — the Governments of India and Myanmar, from Naga rebels in India, and after the pact, from the Kachin Independence Army (KIA). During the recent visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Myanmar, India had objected to Myanmar’s signing a pact with an Indian insurgent. The demand to disallow Wangtin Naga (an NSCN-K leader from India) from being part of the truce was also emphasised on June 26 during a meeting in Kolkata (West Bengal), sources said.
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July - 6 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Setu Kendruka of Dandabadi village and Naga Kendruka of Chintaguda village, were arrested by personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG) in Maoist-affected Narayanpatna bloc
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Setu Kendruka of Dandabadi village and Naga Kendruka of Chintaguda village, were arrested by personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG) in Maoist-affected Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on July 6, reports The Hindu. According to Police, the arrested Maoists have more than eight major cases related to murder, attempted murder and other incidents of Maoist violence pending against them. They were allegedly involved in the attack on Narayanpatna Police Station in November 2009. This attack had occurred during a protest demonstration of Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) in front of the police station. Police firing during the incident had claimed lives of two CMAS activists. Police sources feel presence of Maoist elements like Setu and Naga during this Police attack hints at the close links between the Maoists and CMAS.
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July - 6 
Two militants were killed and four Security Force (SFs) personnel injured in an encounter in Handwara forests of Kupwara District.
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Two militants were killed and four Security Force (SFs) personnel injured in an encounter in Handwara forests of Kupwara District.
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July - 6 
ULFA-ATF slammed the State Government and blamed it for attacking Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi in Nalbari District, reports Times of India. Akhil Gogoi was attacked on July 6 in Nalbari District when he was surveying flood-a
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ULFA-ATF slammed the State Government and blamed it for attacking Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi in Nalbari District, reports Times of India. Akhil Gogoi was attacked on July 6 in Nalbari District when he was surveying flood-affected areas of Purni village in Dharmapur constituency. Police has arrested a Congress worker Tapan Barman for his alleged involvement in the attack
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July - 6 
Unidentified miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the underground water reservoir constructed by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) at Sagolband Nepra Menjor Leikai in Imphal West District in the night of July 6 though no casualty has b
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Unidentified miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the underground water reservoir constructed by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) at Sagolband Nepra Menjor Leikai in Imphal West District in the night of July 6 though no casualty has been reported, reports The Sangai Express. There has been an instance of an underground faction serving monetary demand to the construction, source said.
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July - 6 
A Police Sub Inspector (SI) was killed and three constables were injured when a roadside bomb exploded near their van on Takhtabad road in the limits of Daudzai Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening
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A Police Sub Inspector (SI) was killed and three constables were injured when a roadside bomb exploded near their van on Takhtabad road in the limits of Daudzai Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening of July 6, reports Dawn. An official said that SI Dad Mohammad Khan of Shabqadar was killed while constables, including Zahir Shah, Sajjad Khan and Shah Mohammad, suffered serious injuries.
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July - 6 
All containers passing through Pakistan to supply NATO troops in Afghanistan are to be scanned to ensure they do not contain lethal supplies, reports Daily Times. A number of trucks have already crossed into Afghanistan, but the vast majority are sti
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All containers passing through Pakistan to supply NATO troops in Afghanistan are to be scanned to ensure they do not contain lethal supplies, reports Daily Times. A number of trucks have already crossed into Afghanistan, but the vast majority are still at Karachi, where they have languished for the past seven months. “We scanned the containers randomly in the past, but now every container will be duly scanned,” Karachi customs spokesman Qamar Thalho said. “We can seize any item, anything that be, if it is not mentioned in the agreements between Pakistan and Afghanistan and Pakistan and NATO.”
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July - 6 
China has refuted a report that it plans to open a consulate in GB, according to the Times of India. "What an absurd report! China hasn't even opened a consulate in Lahore," the official Global Times quoted an unnamed source as saying. "Opening a con
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China has refuted a report that it plans to open a consulate in GB, according to the Times of India. "What an absurd report! China hasn't even opened a consulate in Lahore," the official Global Times quoted an unnamed source as saying. "Opening a consulate in a foreign country is the responsibility of the foreign ministry. We have never heard of a regional official having the right to 'officially inform' another country about such a decision," the state-run paper quoted its source. "The Pakistani government is known to plant such stories in the media to force China to make its position clear," a source said. The report said Lahore is close to the India-Pakistan border, suggesting this as a reason for China not opening a consulate there. The government was responding to a report published in the Kashmir Monitor and the EuroAsia Review which said that China plans to open a consulate in GB.
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July - 6 
Dead body of a boy was recovered from garbage drum near Falak Naz Arcade within the limits of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station. Police said eight-year-old Faisal, son of Abdullah, resident of the same area, was strangled to death. His body was thrown
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Dead body of a boy was recovered from garbage drum near Falak Naz Arcade within the limits of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station. Police said eight-year-old Faisal, son of Abdullah, resident of the same area, was strangled to death. His body was thrown in garbage drum.
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July - 6 
DPC has also alleged that the additional Police security provided to Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, chief of the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD), at his Jauhar Town residence has been withdrawn.
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DPC has also alleged that the additional Police security provided to Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, chief of the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD), at his Jauhar Town residence has been withdrawn.
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July - 6 
Eighteen Punjabi-speaking persons, who were travelling to Iran, were shot dead and two others injured when Baloch Liberation Tigers (BLT) militants attacked their vehicles in the Basoli area of Turbat District in Balochistan in the night of July 6, r
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Eighteen Punjabi-speaking persons, who were travelling to Iran, were shot dead and two others injured when Baloch Liberation Tigers (BLT) militants attacked their vehicles in the Basoli area of Turbat District in Balochistan in the night of July 6, reports The News. A Balochistan Home Department official said two pick-up vans carrying 20 persons were on their way to Turbat from Karachi. The assailants intercepted the vans in Basoli. They forced the passengers, most of them residents of the Punjab, off the bus and sprayed them with bullets. The assailants managed to flee. Baloch Liberation Tigers (BLT) Spokesman Meeran Baloch has claimed the group carried out the killings and said that identity cards of the victims were checked before they were killed. Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has strongly condemned the killing of innocent people, vowing the cowardly act would not weaken the resolve of the Government and the people to defeat the forces of evils.
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July - 6 
Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti said that the Balochistan former Chief Minister and sitting Federal Minister Jam Yousuf was not only nominated in Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti’s murder case but was also responsible for the force
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Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti said that the Balochistan former Chief Minister and sitting Federal Minister Jam Yousuf was not only nominated in Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti’s murder case but was also responsible for the forced disappearances of thousands of Baloch youth, and alleged military operations in Balochistan, hence the Baloch nation would never forgive him. Addressing a press conference at the Bugti House, he said that Jam Yousuf and Balochistan former Home Minister Shoaib Nosherwani were strong supporters of the policies of Pervez Musharraf and therefore the Baloch people would not forgive them until they were punished. Bugti said he would soon approach the Supreme Court over the lack of development regarding Nawab Bugti’s murder case. He said that Pervez Musharraf had toppled an elected Government and according to the Article 6 of the constitution was a criminal.
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July - 6 
Noting that the present Government gave identity to GB he said that GB enjoyed complete autonomy, which was manifest from the fact that it now had its own Governor, elected CM, Legislative Assembly and other administrative institutions. Gone are the
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Noting that the present Government gave identity to GB he said that GB enjoyed complete autonomy, which was manifest from the fact that it now had its own Governor, elected CM, Legislative Assembly and other administrative institutions. Gone are the days when GB used to be administered by a junior level bureaucrat based in Islamabad, the PM added.
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July - 6 
Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 6 said that that law and order in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and improvement of economy was on the top of the Government’s priorities, reports Pakistan Observer. The PM assured the Governor and Chief Minister
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Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 6 said that that law and order in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and improvement of economy was on the top of the Government’s priorities, reports Pakistan Observer. The PM assured the Governor and Chief Minister (CM) of GB that the Federal Government would provide sufficient resources, expertise and requisite manpower to overcome the challenges of sectarianism and economic development. The PM also appealed to intelligentsia, religious scholars, opinion makers and the political leadership to mobilize public opinion against sectarianism. The PM said that the region provided the energy security to the country because it had the potential of generating around 40,000 MW to 50,000 MW of cheap electricity on long-term basis.
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July - 6 
Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour said Pakistan Railways would not provide any transportation services to NATO as the organisation was not capable of meeting even the local transportation needs. A press statement issued said, “We are already shor
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Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour said Pakistan Railways would not provide any transportation services to NATO as the organisation was not capable of meeting even the local transportation needs. A press statement issued said, “We are already short of locomotives to meet the local freight requirements and cannot give transportation facility to NATO.” He rejected a news item appearing in a section of the media regarding provision of three routes to transport NATO goods. “We have no such information and the news published in a section of the press is baseless and has no reality,” the minister added. He urged the media to avoid publishing any such news without confirmation and verification.
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July - 6 
Tension prevailed in Landhi area when unidentified assailants attacked the participants of funeral procession of Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H). A 29-year-old MQM-H cadre, Syed Farooq, son of Syed Badshah, was gunned down on July 5 in an act o
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Tension prevailed in Landhi area when unidentified assailants attacked the participants of funeral procession of Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H). A 29-year-old MQM-H cadre, Syed Farooq, son of Syed Badshah, was gunned down on July 5 in an act of target killing in Landhi area. The participants of the funeral procession were returning from the graveyard when unidentified armed men attacked them on the road between Murtaza Chowrangi and Landhi No 4. However, there was no causality or injury.
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July - 6 
The adviser to PM on Interior Affairs A. Rehman Malik said the DPC was free to exercise its right to protest; however, strict action would be taken if law was violated, reports The News. Talking to reporters, he said all Inspectors General of Police
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The adviser to PM on Interior Affairs A. Rehman Malik said the DPC was free to exercise its right to protest; however, strict action would be taken if law was violated, reports The News. Talking to reporters, he said all Inspectors General of Police had been directed to provide security to NATO containers in their respective areas. “Foolproof security will be provided to Nato containers. Rangers and local Police will provide security to containers in Sindh, while Police and Frontier Constabulary will escort them in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” he added.
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July - 6 
The authorities in Peshawar finalised a set of security measures to provide protection to NATO supply vehicles and ward off any sabotage threat. A senior security official said that there would be complete ban on parking of vehicles – supplying goods
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The authorities in Peshawar finalised a set of security measures to provide protection to NATO supply vehicles and ward off any sabotage threat. A senior security official said that there would be complete ban on parking of vehicles – supplying goods for NATO forces in Afghanistan – in the limits of provincial capital, while these vehicles would be allowed to enter Peshawar District early in the day and leave for Afghanistan before sunset. Peshawar SSP (operations) Tahir Ayub said that the security plan was finalised in a meeting to avoid any untoward incident after the Government’s decision to reopen supply routes. He said that the main supply route of Ring Road would be fully secured by Police in their respective jurisdictions.
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July - 6 
The British Police and secret service MI5, in a joint operation, have arrested seven people believed to be of the Pakistani origin on suspicion of terror offences after firearms and other weapons were found in a car, reports Daily Times. One man is f
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The British Police and secret service MI5, in a joint operation, have arrested seven people believed to be of the Pakistani origin on suspicion of terror offences after firearms and other weapons were found in a car, reports Daily Times. One man is from West Yorkshire and six from Birmingham, West Midlands. They are being questioned on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism following a series of arrests this week, Police said. News of the arrests came a day after six people, including a white Muslim convert, were detained over an alleged plan to carry out a major terrorist attack, possibly during the Olympics. Items found in the vehicle were undergoing forensic analysis, and searches were carried out at the addresses of those in custody. A West Midlands police spokesman said that officers found material including firearms following a routine stop on the M1 in South Yorkshire last weekend.
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July - 6 
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said July 6 that the Pakistan Army units deployed on the border areas near Afghanistan will not leave till all terrorists are defeated and smooth transition of responsibility to civil admini
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The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said July 6 that the Pakistan Army units deployed on the border areas near Afghanistan will not leave till all terrorists are defeated and smooth transition of responsibility to civil administration has taken place, reports The News. During his visit to Panakot of Dir District, the Army chief said the Pakistan Army was committed to bringing peace and development to the area, says an ISPR press release. He also met the local elders and thanked them for their support, emphasising the need for enduring partnership between Army and local population for bringing complete normalcy in the area. The COAS was briefed about the latest situation in Dir, with particular emphasis on measures being adopted against the threat posed by miscreants operating from safe havens across the border.
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July - 6 
The Law Minister Farooq H Naek on July 6 said that the Government would ensure recovery of missing persons by making all possible efforts and using all available resources, reports Daily Times. He said this while chairing a meeting on the issue of pe
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The Law Minister Farooq H Naek on July 6 said that the Government would ensure recovery of missing persons by making all possible efforts and using all available resources, reports Daily Times. He said this while chairing a meeting on the issue of people missing from Balochistan. The meeting was held to review the progress on recovery of missing persons and to further improve the level of coordination among different law enforcement and intelligence agencies for early and safe recoveries. The meeting was briefed about the current status of the missing persons’ case.
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July - 6 
The Pakistan High Commission in London said it knew nothing about more than 30,000 Pakistanis who had been refused permission to stay in Britain and whose whereabouts were unknown to the British authorities, reports Daily Times. According to official
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The Pakistan High Commission in London said it knew nothing about more than 30,000 Pakistanis who had been refused permission to stay in Britain and whose whereabouts were unknown to the British authorities, reports Daily Times. According to official documents obtained by Daily Times, the chief immigration inspector of the UK Border Agency disclosed for the first time the existence of a backlog of more than 150,000 cases involving people who had been refused permission to stay in Britain. According to the documents, British chief inspector of immigration, John Vine disclosed the existence of the UK Border Agency’s national “migration refusal pool” during his first inspection of a local immigration team. He expressed his concerns and said that it was being impossible to know whether the 150,000 were still in Britain or had left voluntarily. Vine said in his report that the “migration refusal pool” concerned cases where applications, for instance from students, had been made in the UK to remain, and had been refused. “Applicants are given notice that they must leave the UK within 28 days. The cases are officially described as work in progress.”
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July - 6 
The Pentagon is preparing to release about USD 1.1 billion withheld from Pakistan’s military after Islamabad agreed to reopen supply routes into Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. The withheld dollars are part of the US Coalition Support Fund to reimb
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The Pentagon is preparing to release about USD 1.1 billion withheld from Pakistan’s military after Islamabad agreed to reopen supply routes into Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. The withheld dollars are part of the US Coalition Support Fund to reimburse Pakistan for its support to US counter-insurgency operations, Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain John Kirby said on July 6. Payments were suspended last year amid increased US-Pakistan tensions even before Pakistan closed the land routes into Afghanistan in November as a result of a US attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. Kirby said he didn’t expect the Pentagon to substantially modify a request to shift about USD 2.1 billion in Pentagon funding into army and air force accounts to pay for the actual and anticipated costs of using the costlier northern land and air routes to move supplies in and out of Afghanistan. Kirby said he didn’t have a breakdown of the costs.
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July - 6 
The Police have rooted out camps set up in Lahore by the Difaa-i-Pakistan Council (DPC) for a protest march against restoration of NATO supplies to Afghanistan, reports Dawn. A large contingent of Police dismantled the two camps, one at the Regal Cho
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The Police have rooted out camps set up in Lahore by the Difaa-i-Pakistan Council (DPC) for a protest march against restoration of NATO supplies to Afghanistan, reports Dawn. A large contingent of Police dismantled the two camps, one at the Regal Chowk on Mall Road and the other at Faisal Chowk. According to Police officials, there is no permission for anyone to set up any sort of protest camp on Mall Road.
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July - 6 
Three persons, including a child, were killed in separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 6, reports Daily Times. A transporter was shot dead at Teen Hatti within the precincts of PIB Police Station. A
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Three persons, including a child, were killed in separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 6, reports Daily Times. A transporter was shot dead at Teen Hatti within the precincts of PIB Police Station. According to Police, Abdul Sattar Baloch (35), was shot and injured by unidentified armed when he was going in his car. He died while being shifted to the Civil Hospital Karachi.
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July - 6 
Twenty four persons were killed and 10 others were injured in United States (US) drone strikes in the Gorwaik village of Dattakhel area in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 6, reports The News. There were r
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Twenty four persons were killed and 10 others were injured in United States (US) drone strikes in the Gorwaik village of Dattakhel area in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 6, reports The News. There were reports that the death toll could rise as the drones had fired eight missiles and caused widespread destruction in the village. Official and tribal sources said that six US drones were seen flying over the Gorwaik village since afternoon near the Afghan border. Gorwaik, which is about 65 kilometres west of Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan, is close to the Urgoon area of Afghanistan’s Paktika province. Government officials also confirmed that 24 persons were killed in the drone attack. They feared the death toll could rise as some of the injured were reported to be in critical condition. Datta Khel is considered to be a stronghold of Hafiz Gul Bahadur, a Taliban commander who is accused of sending fighters across the border to fight NATO troops in Afghanistan.
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July - 6 
President Ram Baran Yadav on July 6 suggested the Government to take the opposition parties into confidence before introducing the budget for the new fiscal year. The opposition parties are opposing to a full budget by the care-taker Government.
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President Ram Baran Yadav on July 6 suggested the Government to take the opposition parties into confidence before introducing the budget for the new fiscal year. The opposition parties are opposing to a full budget by the care-taker Government.
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July - 6 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhatttarai made it clear that the Government is firm on presenting a full budget. Speaking to a delegation of Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) at the PMO, Bhattarai claimed that the Government would introduce the budget on conse
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhatttarai made it clear that the Government is firm on presenting a full budget. Speaking to a delegation of Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) at the PMO, Bhattarai claimed that the Government would introduce the budget on consensus.
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July - 6 
The integration of the former Maoist combatants, which started from July 4, had come to a halt with the combatants opposing the standards set by the NA, complaining that the process is being carried out as a regular recruitment rather than "respectfu
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The integration of the former Maoist combatants, which started from July 4, had come to a halt with the combatants opposing the standards set by the NA, complaining that the process is being carried out as a regular recruitment rather than "respectful integration". Registration of ex-combatants for the integration was obstructed in the main cantonment sites (MCS) in Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Sindhuli and Surkhet while the process has not yet started at the MCS in Rolpa and Ilam.
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July - 6 
National Freedom Front (NFF) Politburo member Piyasiri Wijenayake as saying that the government is carrying out a host of development projects in the North. Wijenayake said, "The people in the North only expect assistance from the government to enhan
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National Freedom Front (NFF) Politburo member Piyasiri Wijenayake as saying that the government is carrying out a host of development projects in the North. Wijenayake said, "The people in the North only expect assistance from the government to enhance their living standards by solving their problems. The government is carrying out a large number of development programmes in the North. Some foreign countries, NGOs and groups supporting them are trying to disturb the peaceful situation in the North." Wijenayake said the NFF will contest the North Central, Sabaragamuwa and Eastern Provincial Council elections along with the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to defeat local and foreign separatists.
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July - 6 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in response to demands of the public, focused his attention on the increasing crime in the country and called for establishing new Police Stations and checkpoints in the country to battle criminal activities. President Ra
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in response to demands of the public, focused his attention on the increasing crime in the country and called for establishing new Police Stations and checkpoints in the country to battle criminal activities. President Rajapaksa advised the Inspector General of Police (IGP) N.K. Ilangakoon to submit a report on where the new Police Stations and check points should be established.
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July - 6 
The leader Tamil party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan making a special statement in the parliament on July 6 urged the government to pardon all the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detainees, who he described as political prisoner
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The leader Tamil party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan making a special statement in the parliament on July 6 urged the government to pardon all the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detainees, who he described as political prisoners, without prosecuting them, according to Colombo Page. The TNA leader told the parliament that the government had failed to expedite the judicial process with regard to the prosecution of these despite assurances to do so. "If the legal proceedings could not be initiated against those who are kept in detention, why not release them under an amnesty? Tamil political detainees are being tortured and this raises serious human right concerns," he said.
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July - 7 
A contractor identified as Irungbam Irabanta of Maphou Dam who was abducted by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres along with a Maruti Gypsy and large sum of money has remained traceless for more than a month
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A contractor identified as Irungbam Irabanta of Maphou Dam who was abducted by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres along with a Maruti Gypsy and large sum of money has remained traceless for more than a month. Irabanta’s wife, Sagolshem Ningol Modhubala stated that her husband works as a supplier of sand and stone for the construction of Maphou Dam. He was called by the NSCN-IM for a talk regarding the supply works on May 27 and his whereabouts remains unknown till date.
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July - 7 
A hand grenade exploded at the residence of Imphal East Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Thoudam Guni at Thoubal Wangma Taba College Road at around 11.20 pm on July 7. However, there was no casualty.
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A hand grenade exploded at the residence of Imphal East Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Thoudam Guni at Thoubal Wangma Taba College Road at around 11.20 pm on July 7. However, there was no casualty.
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July - 7 
A local Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and businessman, Hardeep Singh, was shot dead by cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist in Rajgangpur area of Sundargarh District on July 7, reports Outlook
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A local Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and businessman, Hardeep Singh, was shot dead by cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist in Rajgangpur area of Sundargarh District on July 7, reports Outlook. His bullet-riddled body was found near Bilegarh. A hand written poster was found from the spot which claimed that PLFI was responsible for the killing.
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July - 7 
A squad member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Azad, was reportedly taken into custody by the Police, reports The Hindu. Though the Police did not confirm that Azad was taken into custody, he was reportedly picked up at a place i
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A squad member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Azad, was reportedly taken into custody by the Police, reports The Hindu. Though the Police did not confirm that Azad was taken into custody, he was reportedly picked up at a place in Visakha Agency some days ago. Azad is a member of Korukonda area committee action team and was allegedly involved in the killing of Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) constable Appanna at Paderu on April 26, a ranger of AP Forest Development Corporation Majji Madhava Rao at Lankapaakala in GK Veedhi mandal in September last year, and Zilla Parishad (District level local self Government institution) vice-chairman U. Somalingam during May, 2010.
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July - 7 
An antique bomb was discovered by locals while digging a pond at Khundrakpam Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District at around 9 am on July 7.
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An antique bomb was discovered by locals while digging a pond at Khundrakpam Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District at around 9 am on July 7.
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July - 7 
Banks detected 4,35,607 FICN in 2010-11. Most counterfeit notes are found in denominations of 100 and 500, adds Asian Age. At the same time, they are also the most circulated. The RBI also said on the website that it was addressing the menace by peri
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Banks detected 4,35,607 FICN in 2010-11. Most counterfeit notes are found in denominations of 100 and 500, adds Asian Age. At the same time, they are also the most circulated. The RBI also said on the website that it was addressing the menace by periodically improving the security features of the notes and directing banks to use Note Sorting Machines.
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July - 7 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 7 hoped that the proposed Indo-Pak talks between the Foreign Ministers of the two countries in September will resolve some of the vexed issues between the two neighbours. "Talks should continue. There is no soluti
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 7 hoped that the proposed Indo-Pak talks between the Foreign Ministers of the two countries in September will resolve some of the vexed issues between the two neighbours. "Talks should continue. There is no solution possible without talks. But if the talks are held just for the sake of talks, there is no benefit. There are several issues (between India and Pakistan)...there should be results (coming out of these bilateral talks) now," Omar said. Replying to another question on Jameet-e-Islami's dress code diktat for tourists, particularly foreigners, Omar blamed the media for blowing up the issue. "Jameet-e-Islami has not said anything like that...they have made it cleared...It does not have any affect on the ground...media is blowing up the issue unnecessary," he said.
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July - 7 
Date said that in the wake of the November 26, 2008, (26/11) terror attack on Mumbai, the state government on the Pradhan committee's recommendation set up a special force called Force One to tackle terrorism. He commented, "Force One is now fully fu
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Date said that in the wake of the November 26, 2008, (26/11) terror attack on Mumbai, the state government on the Pradhan committee's recommendation set up a special force called Force One to tackle terrorism. He commented, "Force One is now fully functional and capable of taking on terrorists. We have carefully studied the plans adopted by a section of countries that have been the target of terrorists,"
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July - 7 
His speech was followed by presentations from Sadanand Date (on the setting up of a special force to tackle terrorism) and Sukhvinder Singh (on tackling the rampant circulation of fake notes).
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His speech was followed by presentations from Sadanand Date (on the setting up of a special force to tackle terrorism) and Sukhvinder Singh (on tackling the rampant circulation of fake notes).
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July - 7 
Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, at his 30-minute meeting with Pakistani’s Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on July 8, in Tokyo (Japan) underlined the importance of swift action to bring the perpetrators of November 26, 2008 (26/11) t
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Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, at his 30-minute meeting with Pakistani’s Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on July 8, in Tokyo (Japan) underlined the importance of swift action to bring the perpetrators of November 26, 2008 (26/11) to justice, saying New Delhi has given more concrete evidence against those involved.
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July - 7 
It has also been reported that three militants, identified as Shakeer Ahmed alias Chotta Haafiz, Aamir Kamal alias Kamran and Junaid Akram Malik, wanted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) in connection with September 7, 2011 blast outside Del
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It has also been reported that three militants, identified as Shakeer Ahmed alias Chotta Haafiz, Aamir Kamal alias Kamran and Junaid Akram Malik, wanted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) in connection with September 7, 2011 blast outside Delhi High Court, were also hiding in upper reaches of Kishtwar. Another militant, Mohammad Shaffi, who was being searched in upper reaches of Kishtwar though not being involved in Delhi blast was reportedly accompanying the wanted trio, sources said.
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July - 7 
Konkan range Inspector General, Sukhvinder Singh explained at length the manner in which terrorists was using Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) on a large scale. "Prima facie, it appears that Pakistan is the main source of fake Indian currency notes
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Konkan range Inspector General, Sukhvinder Singh explained at length the manner in which terrorists was using Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) on a large scale. "Prima facie, it appears that Pakistan is the main source of fake Indian currency notes, which are used by terrorists… We need to amend the law for harsher punishment against fake currency users and printers”, he said.
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July - 7 
Kuki National Army (KNA) has made a clear stance to join the armed struggle for the cause of the Kukis. Speaking to media persons somewhere in Ukhrul District on July 7, Information and Publicity Secretary of KNA, Barack Kuki stated that the Kukis ha
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Kuki National Army (KNA) has made a clear stance to join the armed struggle for the cause of the Kukis. Speaking to media persons somewhere in Ukhrul District on July 7, Information and Publicity Secretary of KNA, Barack Kuki stated that the Kukis have come a very long way in fighting for separate administrative units in India and Burma.
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July - 7 
Militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on July 7, struck on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the outskirts of Srinagar killing an Army personnel, identified as Deepak Singh and injuring another, identified as Trilok Nath, reports Daily Excelsior. D
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Militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on July 7, struck on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the outskirts of Srinagar killing an Army personnel, identified as Deepak Singh and injuring another, identified as Trilok Nath, reports Daily Excelsior. DIG South Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said that LeT militants came in a Santro car and fired upon at two Army personnel, who were deployed for Road Opening Party (ROP) duty near Kadalbal Chowk, Pampore in Pulwama District. Militants also snatched an AK rifle from the possession of one of the Army soldier. LeT claimed responsibility for the attack.
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July - 7 
Mr Krishna, who met Ms Khar on the sidelines of a conference on Afghanistan, also raised the issue of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed’s continued anti-India propaganda, official sources said.
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Mr Krishna, who met Ms Khar on the sidelines of a conference on Afghanistan, also raised the issue of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed’s continued anti-India propaganda, official sources said.
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July - 7 
Police further said that Tral, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam Districts in South Kashmir have sizeable number of militants, who were involved in this type of strike.
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Police further said that Tral, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam Districts in South Kashmir have sizeable number of militants, who were involved in this type of strike.
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July - 7 
Recoveries made from the site included one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), three rounds, one Chinese grenade, six packets of explosives, two magazines and 40 rounds of AK and about a dozen detonators.
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Recoveries made from the site included one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), three rounds, one Chinese grenade, six packets of explosives, two magazines and 40 rounds of AK and about a dozen detonators.
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July - 7 
Security along the National Highway has been intensified after July 7 attack by the LeT in Pampore, reports Daily Excelsior. The LeT has developed a militant module in the outskirts of Srinagar that is based in Nowgam area of Srinagar, Newa and Pampo
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Security along the National Highway has been intensified after July 7 attack by the LeT in Pampore, reports Daily Excelsior. The LeT has developed a militant module in the outskirts of Srinagar that is based in Nowgam area of Srinagar, Newa and Pampore area of Pulwama bordering Srinagar. The module has posed a major security challenge for Srinagar city and parts of National Highway. The sources said that the militant module is headed by a Pakistani militant and comprised of a local militant and some Over Ground Workers (OGWs). Srinagar city is already on alert and surprise security checks and frisking is being conducted for past one week following the reports of this module and other militant modules operating in Tral, Pulwama and Sopore aiming at Srinagar.
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July - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 7 arrested a 2008 batch of Myanmar trained militant belonging to Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), identified as Manoranjan Gogoi alias Arup Bora (25) of Bosa gaon of Sadiya in Tinsukia Di
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 7 arrested a 2008 batch of Myanmar trained militant belonging to Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), identified as Manoranjan Gogoi alias Arup Bora (25) of Bosa gaon of Sadiya in Tinsukia District, at Sitpani in Mahadevpur near Namsai in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh.
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July - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing around 4 kilogram, from under a culvert between Harijhara and Baghdobha at Goreswar in Baksa District on July 7.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing around 4 kilogram, from under a culvert between Harijhara and Baghdobha at Goreswar in Baksa District on July 7.
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July - 7 
Senior arrested Maoist leader Pallab Barbora has revealed to National Investigation Agency (NIA) the fact that the Central Committee of Maoists had instructed its counterpart in Assam to intensify their presence and involvement into the local mass mo
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Senior arrested Maoist leader Pallab Barbora has revealed to National Investigation Agency (NIA) the fact that the Central Committee of Maoists had instructed its counterpart in Assam to intensify their presence and involvement into the local mass movements instead of armed operations, reports Asian Age. Barbora further revealed the Maoists had recently organized a training camp of nearly 50 new recruits in Arunachal Pradesh. The news report quotes Security sources saying that Maoists cadres have also planned several seminars and debates in Barak Valley to propagate their theory of exploitation by the state.
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July - 7 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stopped a goods train at Hehegara in Latehar District of Jharkhand, disrupting train services in the wee hours of July 7, reports Economic Times. Some trains, including Ranchi-Banaras Inter-city
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stopped a goods train at Hehegara in Latehar District of Jharkhand, disrupting train services in the wee hours of July 7, reports Economic Times. Some trains, including Ranchi-Banaras Inter-city Express, were held up at various stations following the incident, Superintendent of Police Kranti Kumar said.
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July - 7 
The DIG confirmed the LeT presence in the Pampore area and said that a Pakistan and a local militant are active in the outskirts of Pampore. He said that Police have been tracking their movement.
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The DIG confirmed the LeT presence in the Pampore area and said that a Pakistan and a local militant are active in the outskirts of Pampore. He said that Police have been tracking their movement.
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July - 7 
The link for this website is available on RBI's main website as well. The site also gives details of the number of FICN detected. RBI said considering there were 64,577 million pieces of banknotes in circulation as on March 31, 2011, the detection of
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The link for this website is available on RBI's main website as well. The site also gives details of the number of FICN detected. RBI said considering there were 64,577 million pieces of banknotes in circulation as on March 31, 2011, the detection of forged notes during 2010-11 was to the tune of 6.74 pieces per million pieces of banknotes in circulation.
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July - 7 
The Maharashtra state government has said it has implemented the recommendations of the Ram Pradhan Committee to prevent terror attacks on Mumbai, as reported on July 7, by The Times of India Additional Chief Secretary, Amitabh Rajan commented, "Afte
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The Maharashtra state government has said it has implemented the recommendations of the Ram Pradhan Committee to prevent terror attacks on Mumbai, as reported on July 7, by The Times of India Additional Chief Secretary, Amitabh Rajan commented, "After the state government accepted the panel's report, all its major recommendations have been implemented…. Besides making a comprehensive weapons and training policy, we have appointed the Mumbai police commissioner as a nodal officer for coordinating with all agencies”.
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July - 7 
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a website explaining ways to detect Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), reports The Times of India on July 7. With a tagline 'Pehchano Paise Ki Boli, Kyunki Paisa Bolta Hai', the website www.paisaboltahai.rb
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a website explaining ways to detect Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), reports The Times of India on July 7. With a tagline 'Pehchano Paise Ki Boli, Kyunki Paisa Bolta Hai', the website www.paisaboltahai.rbi.org.in, gives visual presentation with pointers on currency notes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 rupee denominations.
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July - 7 
The Union Home Ministry has taken serious note of frequent loss of arms and ammunition in the State as the Government is making efforts to modernize Police force. Recently Police had arrested a Police officer from Zunheboto District for the loss of o
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The Union Home Ministry has taken serious note of frequent loss of arms and ammunition in the State as the Government is making efforts to modernize Police force. Recently Police had arrested a Police officer from Zunheboto District for the loss of over 90 weapons which was reportedly sold to Naga militant groups.
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July - 7 
Two militants reportedly escaped after an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at village Kwath under the jurisdiction of Chatroo Police station in Kishtwar District, leaving behind arms, ammunition and explosive material. According to reports a fres
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Two militants reportedly escaped after an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at village Kwath under the jurisdiction of Chatroo Police station in Kishtwar District, leaving behind arms, ammunition and explosive material. According to reports a fresh cadre of LeT outfit Abu Akasha and a local recruit Babbar Hussain of village Kushal could be hiding in village Kwath.
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July - 7 
Unidentified miscreants lobbed a homemade bomb in front of the Government Taxation gate at Dainadubi in East Garo Hills District in the night of July 7 but it did not explode. According to reports, the miscreants came in a scooter and threw the bomb
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Unidentified miscreants lobbed a homemade bomb in front of the Government Taxation gate at Dainadubi in East Garo Hills District in the night of July 7 but it did not explode. According to reports, the miscreants came in a scooter and threw the bomb just before 9 pm. The criminals, suspected to be members of some gang of dacoits or unknown outfit, immediately fled after throwing the bomb. The gate staff alerted a Police patrol party on duty in the area who immediately rushed and removed the bomb from the complex to a safe location. Police have raised security in the area and investigation is on.
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July - 7 
A IB official, identified as Syed Qamar Raza was gunned down in FC Area within the precincts of Sharifabad Police Station. Police officials said that two armed motorcyclists, who had been waiting for the official, shot him thrice before fleeing from
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A IB official, identified as Syed Qamar Raza was gunned down in FC Area within the precincts of Sharifabad Police Station. Police officials said that two armed motorcyclists, who had been waiting for the official, shot him thrice before fleeing from the scene.
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July - 7 
A man was killed at Korangi 100 Quarters within the jurisdiction of Zaman Town Police Station. Police said Muhammad Amir was shot thrice by unidentified pillion riders. He died instantly.
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A man was killed at Korangi 100 Quarters within the jurisdiction of Zaman Town Police Station. Police said Muhammad Amir was shot thrice by unidentified pillion riders. He died instantly.
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July - 7 
A man, identified as Ali Madad fell prey to sectarian violence at Hussain Hazara Goth within the precincts of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.
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A man, identified as Ali Madad fell prey to sectarian violence at Hussain Hazara Goth within the precincts of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.
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July - 7 
A man, identified as Muslim Khan was killed at Dak Khana, Liaquatabad within the limits of Liaquatabad Police Station.
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A man, identified as Muslim Khan was killed at Dak Khana, Liaquatabad within the limits of Liaquatabad Police Station.
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July - 7 
A thirty-year-old woman identified as Mumtaz Begum, was shot and killed near NIPA Chowrangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. In addition an unidentified man was also shot dead in Orangi Town.
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A thirty-year-old woman identified as Mumtaz Begum, was shot and killed near NIPA Chowrangi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. In addition an unidentified man was also shot dead in Orangi Town.
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July - 7 
According to HRCP report, a total of 972 people were targeted killed, of them 135 gunned down were political activists, 27 shot dead in sectarian killings, 84 in Lyari gang war, 160 abducted and killed, two burnt to death, 42 killed by robbers, 87 ki
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According to HRCP report, a total of 972 people were targeted killed, of them 135 gunned down were political activists, 27 shot dead in sectarian killings, 84 in Lyari gang war, 160 abducted and killed, two burnt to death, 42 killed by robbers, 87 killed due to enmity, 39 dead bodies found, seven security guards killed on duty, four died in prisons, eight in bomb blasts and 11 in Karo-Kari (honour killing). Of total 972 targeted killings, the HRCP figure shows that 366 people with no political affiliation were killed this year in first six months while 250 killings were reported during the corresponding period of the last year.
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July - 7 
Despite tall claims of Government and Police, there is no respite in the targeted killings in Karachi, as according to the data of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), targeted killings and other crimes have claimed at least 1,257 lives in Kar
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Despite tall claims of Government and Police, there is no respite in the targeted killings in Karachi, as according to the data of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), targeted killings and other crimes have claimed at least 1,257 lives in Karachi during last six months, reports Daily Times. According to statistics compiled by the HRCP Karachi chapter, a total of 1,257 people were killed in the city during first six months of 2012, with 972 fall prey to targeted killings, which is 77 percent of the total killings, on different grounds, including sectarian, personal enmities, bomb blasts, Lyari gang war and abduction. While during first six months of 2011, the figure was 1,138.
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July - 7 
Militants on July 7, attacked a convoy of Security Forces (SFs), which was passing through Tiyarza tehsil (revenue unit) of Sarwakai sub-division of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. Four secu
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Militants on July 7, attacked a convoy of Security Forces (SFs), which was passing through Tiyarza tehsil (revenue unit) of Sarwakai sub-division of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. Four security personnel were killed in the attack while three others sustained injuries. The attackers managed to flee after the incident.
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July - 7 
Nine people including an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer and three militants of the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) were killed on July 7, in Karachi, provincial Capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. They fell pray of target killings incident.
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Nine people including an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer and three militants of the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) were killed on July 7, in Karachi, provincial Capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. They fell pray of target killings incident.
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July - 7 
Of the 64 children killed in different incidents, 11 killed by stray bullets, seven targeted killings, seven falling into canal/drains, five abducted and killed, six abducted, raped and killed, four Lyari gang war, five by robbers, five on grounds of
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Of the 64 children killed in different incidents, 11 killed by stray bullets, seven targeted killings, seven falling into canal/drains, five abducted and killed, six abducted, raped and killed, four Lyari gang war, five by robbers, five on grounds of personal enmity, seven newborn dumped, two killed after ransom payment, two on railway track while one by soldier/paramilitary. While those killed for other reasons include 16 after drinking toxic wine, 12 men killed on railway track, nine by stray bullets and five drug addicts (found dead) taking the toll to 42 people.
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July - 7 
Police on July 7 arrested two senior militants of Swat chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Iqbal alias Qari Basit, a resident of Shangla District, and Ijazullah, a resident of Torghar District, from Battagram District of Khyber
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Police on July 7 arrested two senior militants of Swat chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Iqbal alias Qari Basit, a resident of Shangla District, and Ijazullah, a resident of Torghar District, from Battagram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Police sources said that they are planning attacks on targets in the Battagram District. Police recovered a number of suicide vests and other lethal weapons from the possession of the arrested militants. Qari Basit was accused of planning a suicide attack on public meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-Nawaz) leader Amir Muqam in 2011 in Battagram, killing several people.
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July - 7 
Terrorists killed a pro-government tribal chief, Malik Abdul Wazah Khan, in the area of Buggan in Parachinar of Kurram Agency. After the incident, the Political administration of the tribal area arrested some 10 people hailing from the vicinity of Za
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Terrorists killed a pro-government tribal chief, Malik Abdul Wazah Khan, in the area of Buggan in Parachinar of Kurram Agency. After the incident, the Political administration of the tribal area arrested some 10 people hailing from the vicinity of Zamadari on doubt of their involvement in the killing of the tribal chief, and started investigation.
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July - 7 
The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed the hope that US-Pakistani relations would improve after Pakistan agreed to reopen NATO supply lines into Afghanistan last week, reports Pakistan Today. She said she had also discussed stalled Afgha
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The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed the hope that US-Pakistani relations would improve after Pakistan agreed to reopen NATO supply lines into Afghanistan last week, reports Pakistan Today. She said she had also discussed stalled Afghan reconciliation efforts with Khar. “We are both encouraged that we’ve been able to put the recent difficulties behind us so we can focus on the many challenges ahead of us,” Clinton told reporters. “We want to use the positive momentum generated by our recent agreement to take tangible steps on our many shared, core interests.” Clinton said the US-Pakistani relationship remained challenging for both despite the reopening of Pakistani land routes for NATO supplies. The most important of these, Clinton said, was fighting militant groups who’ve used Pakistan as a rear base to attack American troops and jeopardize the future of Afghanistan.
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July - 7 
Three SSP militants, identified as Saad, Hamza and Talha were shot dead in Surjani Town, sector 7-A within the limits of Surjani Police Station. A Police official said that three motorcyclists sprayed an auto workshop situated in sector 7-A with bull
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Three SSP militants, identified as Saad, Hamza and Talha were shot dead in Surjani Town, sector 7-A within the limits of Surjani Police Station. A Police official said that three motorcyclists sprayed an auto workshop situated in sector 7-A with bullets. All three victims were brothers and residents of Surjani Town.
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July - 7 
Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at a car near the Asghar Shah Stadium in North Nazimabad, killing ANP member Naseeb Khan. According to ANP, Khan was also a member of the Pashtun Action Committee (PAC).
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Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at a car near the Asghar Shah Stadium in North Nazimabad, killing ANP member Naseeb Khan. According to ANP, Khan was also a member of the Pashtun Action Committee (PAC).
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July - 7 
Chairman of the newly formed Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist, Mohan Baidya (CPN-Maoist, Mohan Baidya) has described his party as the "third force", claiming that it was capable of leading the nation, reports Nepal News. Speaking during a book launch
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Chairman of the newly formed Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist, Mohan Baidya (CPN-Maoist, Mohan Baidya) has described his party as the "third force", claiming that it was capable of leading the nation, reports Nepal News. Speaking during a book launch in the capital on July 7, Baidya said his party emerged as the third force in order to give an outlet to the political deadlock. He, however, did not explain on what basis his party could claim third position.
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July - 7 
With the integration of former Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combatants [People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighters] coming to a halt following protests by the combatants against the selection standards of the Nepal Army, Prime Minist
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With the integration of former Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combatants [People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighters] coming to a halt following protests by the combatants against the selection standards of the Nepal Army, Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on July 7 (today) said that the integration process would be carried out in a respectful manner, reports Nepal News. Talking to a group of Maoist cadres who met him in Baluwatar to draw his attention to the complaints made by the protesting combatants, PM Bhattarai said he was in "serious consultation" with the concerned sides on the problems in the ongoing process and that the integration would be conducted in a respectful manner, a press note issued by the PM's secretariat stated.
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July - 7 
A box-like object triggered a bomb scare on July 7 in Dinajpur, along the border with India's West Bengal state, disrupting railway services on two routes in northwest Bangladesh.
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A box-like object triggered a bomb scare on July 7 in Dinajpur, along the border with India's West Bengal state, disrupting railway services on two routes in northwest Bangladesh.
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July - 7 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on July 7 said that despite the country having a concise foreign policy the threat of the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eealm (LTTE) Diaspora in the West remains to be a massive challenge and asked the country's diplomati
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa on July 7 said that despite the country having a concise foreign policy the threat of the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eealm (LTTE) Diaspora in the West remains to be a massive challenge and asked the country's diplomatic envoys to counter them, according to Colombo Page. The President said the Sri Lankan diplomats in overseas missions, especially in countries where, the pro-LTTE Diaspora is active, to be aware of the relentless campaign carried out by them to discredit Sri Lanka. He noted that the Diaspora interact with policy makers, media and non-governmental organizations in those countries to carry out their misinformation campaigns and asked the diplomats to launch suitable campaigns to effectively counter the adverse publicity created by the LTTE elements against Sri Lanka. President Rajapaksa noted that the aim of the government was to fortify national security both domestically and internationally while also achieving the required financial goals.
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July - 7 
Tamil constituent Tamil National Alliance (TNA) announced that they will contest the Eastern Provincial Council election separately without aligning with major parties. The leader of the TNA R. Sampanthan said that the TNA would contest the election
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Tamil constituent Tamil National Alliance (TNA) announced that they will contest the Eastern Provincial Council election separately without aligning with major parties. The leader of the TNA R. Sampanthan said that the TNA would contest the election to show the unity and the strength of the Tamil people appearing for re-merging of the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
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July - 8 
A hand grenade was found near Ereima Shanglen located few metres away from the residence of Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Thokchom Lokeshwar at Sagolmang Mamang Leikai in Imphal East District at around 10.25 am on July 8, reports Kanglaonli
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A hand grenade was found near Ereima Shanglen located few metres away from the residence of Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Thokchom Lokeshwar at Sagolmang Mamang Leikai in Imphal East District at around 10.25 am on July 8, reports Kanglaonline. The pin of the grenade was found removed and it was detonated safely by the bomb squad of Manipur Police.
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July - 8 
A person, identified as Nabaghan Wadeka is suspected to have been abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bissamkatak block (administrative division) of Rayagada District on June 8, reports The Hindu. According to sources,
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A person, identified as Nabaghan Wadeka is suspected to have been abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bissamkatak block (administrative division) of Rayagada District on June 8, reports The Hindu. According to sources, Wadeka is suspected to have faced wrath of Maoists as he was involved in the construction of a school building in the area, which was sponsored by the Vedanta Alumina Limited (VAL). Maoists are also opposing the mining and refinery projects of VAL.
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July - 8 
A Police officer sustained injuries after an angry mob resorted to heavy stone pelting on Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Budgam District following the death of a resident of Sozeith-Narbal area in Andhra Pradesh.
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A Police officer sustained injuries after an angry mob resorted to heavy stone pelting on Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Budgam District following the death of a resident of Sozeith-Narbal area in Andhra Pradesh.
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July - 8 
According to estimates by intelligence agencies, 80 to 90 per cent of the people influenced or accessed by the PFI had Gulf or foreign links.
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According to estimates by intelligence agencies, 80 to 90 per cent of the people influenced or accessed by the PFI had Gulf or foreign links.
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July - 8 
According to figures compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), cases of hacking registered an increase of 1850% from just two cases in the year 2010 to 39 in 2011 in Delhi, as reported on July 8, by Hindustan Times. The sheer volume of su
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According to figures compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), cases of hacking registered an increase of 1850% from just two cases in the year 2010 to 39 in 2011 in Delhi, as reported on July 8, by Hindustan Times. The sheer volume of such cases, registered under Section 66(2) of the Information Technology (IT) Act, seems to make Delhi the most vulnerable Indian city when it comes to cyber attacks. Not even a single case of hacking was registered in other metropolitan cities such as Mumbai and Kolkata or even Chennai and Hyderabad in 2011.
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July - 8 
According to sources, Muzammil, who Union Home Minister P Chidambaram recently said had replaced Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi as LeT's operational head, was responsible for several more killings in Kashmir Valley and this was something he admitted to several
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According to sources, Muzammil, who Union Home Minister P Chidambaram recently said had replaced Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi as LeT's operational head, was responsible for several more killings in Kashmir Valley and this was something he admitted to several of his LeT colleagues. Jundal was known to be close to Muzammil, who was part of the Karachi-based control room that directed the 26/11 attacks.
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July - 8 
Against the backdrop of factional clashes between the rival NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, the Naga Mother’s Association (NMA) has conveyed its appreciation to the NSCN-K leadership for their declaration to shun violence and stop all f
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Against the backdrop of factional clashes between the rival NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, the Naga Mother’s Association (NMA) has conveyed its appreciation to the NSCN-K leadership for their declaration to shun violence and stop all forms of factional violence, reports The Sentinel. NMA in a press release issued by ‘president’, Abeiu Meru, and advisor, Rosemary Dzuvichu, appealed to the NSCN-Khole-Kitovi leadership to respond positively to the peace gesture of NSCN-K and stop all forms of factional violence against each other. NMA reiterated that as mothers, the “spate of killings has hurt and caused us great sorrow and anguish”.
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July - 8 
Alwal Police arrested four persons, including three former Naxalites, for their alleged involvement in extortion cases in Medak District. Police seized a 6 mm pistol, five live rounds and two bikes from their possession. The arrestees are identified
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Alwal Police arrested four persons, including three former Naxalites, for their alleged involvement in extortion cases in Medak District. Police seized a 6 mm pistol, five live rounds and two bikes from their possession. The arrestees are identified as P Anjaiah (32), of Lakdaram village, Ramesh Reddy (34), of Rudraram, Harikrishna Reddy (35), of Dukampur and Srinivas (31), of Jakkampet of the District. While Srinivas was a pseudo Naxalite, the other three were surrendered Naxalites. According to the Alwal Police, Anjaiah worked with Girayipalli dalam (armed squad) and the other two worked with Dubbaka dalam in the 90s.
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July - 8 
An official further commented, "This was something agencies always had an idea of. This information had also come up during the interrogation of David Coleman Headley. Jundal is being quizzed on all the information available with the agencies and is
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An official further commented, "This was something agencies always had an idea of. This information had also come up during the interrogation of David Coleman Headley. Jundal is being quizzed on all the information available with the agencies and is confirming what he thinks agencies already know of. He is revealing little new information as yet."
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July - 8 
Another hand grenade with pin removed was found at the residence of Yengkhom Joykumar at Kakching Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District at around 6 am on July 8. Joykumar is the owner of the oil pump located at Thoubal.
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Another hand grenade with pin removed was found at the residence of Yengkhom Joykumar at Kakching Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District at around 6 am on July 8. Joykumar is the owner of the oil pump located at Thoubal.
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July - 8 
Anti-Talks faction of faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has sent an extortion note of INR five million to Golokganj Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Parliamentary Secretary (Environment and Forest) Abu Taher Bepari, re
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Anti-Talks faction of faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has sent an extortion note of INR five million to Golokganj Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Parliamentary Secretary (Environment and Forest) Abu Taher Bepari, reports The Sentinel on July 9. The letter bears the signature of hardcore militant Drishti Asom [Rajkhowa] and it came by post 10 days back. It is suspected that the letter was posted in Goalpara District. Police investigation into the incident is on and on preliminary investigation; Police apprehended that the demand note is not a fake one. Assam Tribune further adds that the extortion note also states that the MLA has to pay INR two million every year from now onwards.
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July - 8 
Army on July 8 said militants are likely to target Security Forces (SFs) in busy and heavily populated areas with the aim of causing harm to innocent civilians caught in the crossfire, according to Daily Excelsior. “Inimical elements are likely to fi
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Army on July 8 said militants are likely to target Security Forces (SFs) in busy and heavily populated areas with the aim of causing harm to innocent civilians caught in the crossfire, according to Daily Excelsior. “Inimical elements are likely to fire upon security forces in busy populated areas and incite them to open fire so that it could lead to death or injuries to innocent civilians and cause collateral damage,” General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lieutenant General Om Prakash said in a statement. The GOC said: "There are inputs of large concentration of terrorists in launch pads across the LoC [Line of Control] which indicates likelihood of increased attempts at infiltration in the future." Commenting on the recent operations in Kupwara forests, the GOC said items recovered from the six killed militants indicate that either they were a receiving group or had freshly infiltrated. As reported earlier, six militants were killed in the operation that begun on June 30.
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July - 8 
Delhi Police has approached Interpol to get the statement of the Taiwanese tourist, Ku Ze Wei, who was injured in the Indian Mujahideen (IM) orchestrated attack on Jama Masjid on September 19, 2010, reports The Times of India. Wei had left India with
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Delhi Police has approached Interpol to get the statement of the Taiwanese tourist, Ku Ze Wei, who was injured in the Indian Mujahideen (IM) orchestrated attack on Jama Masjid on September 19, 2010, reports The Times of India. Wei had left India without giving his statement and Delhi Police recently filed a chargesheet without his statement. According to a source, "The FIR was registered on September 19, 2010, after two men on a bike fired at Taiwanese tourists near gate number 3 of Jama Masjid. Wei and his fellow tourist, Ko Chiang, were injured….Wei had left India without giving his statement so we have approached Interpol”.
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July - 8 
Denouncing the bomb attack at Khurai Laishram Leikai and planting of bomb at Sagolmang area on July 8, sit-in demonstrations were staged at these two places of Imphal East District on July 9.
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Denouncing the bomb attack at Khurai Laishram Leikai and planting of bomb at Sagolmang area on July 8, sit-in demonstrations were staged at these two places of Imphal East District on July 9.
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July - 8 
Focussed efforts are required to trace those cadres who are still in India in the light of revelations by Jundal, a senior NIA official said.
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Focussed efforts are required to trace those cadres who are still in India in the light of revelations by Jundal, a senior NIA official said.
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July - 8 
Following the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), the outfit has been operating under the garb of Wahadat-e-Islami and Islamic Students Association. SIMI and Indian Mujahideen (IM), both affiliates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have been spe
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Following the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), the outfit has been operating under the garb of Wahadat-e-Islami and Islamic Students Association. SIMI and Indian Mujahideen (IM), both affiliates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have been spearheading terrorist attacks across India.
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July - 8 
Further it has been added that Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the hinterland since 1993 in the form of 120 terror attacks has resulted in killing of over 1,200 civilians and injuries to over 4,000 others. Majority of these incidents were serial blas
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Further it has been added that Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the hinterland since 1993 in the form of 120 terror attacks has resulted in killing of over 1,200 civilians and injuries to over 4,000 others. Majority of these incidents were serial blasts at public places by IM. Many IM militants have been trained in LeT facilities in Pakistan where top leadership of the outfit is currently based under ISI protection.
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July - 8 
Jundal further told interrogators that Hamza had entered India through Nepal and executed the IISc attack and then escaped to Pakistan through the same porous route.
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Jundal further told interrogators that Hamza had entered India through Nepal and executed the IISc attack and then escaped to Pakistan through the same porous route.
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July - 8 
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) claimed responsibility for the recent hit-and-run attacks in Pulwama and Kulgam Districts, Times of India reported. "Our cadres killed one trooper and injured another in the Pampore [Pulwama] attack [July 7]. We also snatched on
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) claimed responsibility for the recent hit-and-run attacks in Pulwama and Kulgam Districts, Times of India reported. "Our cadres killed one trooper and injured another in the Pampore [Pulwama] attack [July 7]. We also snatched one assault rifle from the army personnel," a local news agency quoted LeT spokesman Abdullah Gaznavi as saying. Gaznavi also claimed responsibility for the attacks on Policemen in Pulwama and Kulgam on July 3.
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July - 8 
Maoist have started making efforts to strengthen the lower Assam leading committee and to set up bases in the Barak Valley Districts.
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Maoist have started making efforts to strengthen the lower Assam leading committee and to set up bases in the Barak Valley Districts.
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July - 8 
Police shot dead a cadre of the PLFI in Sundargarh District, reports twocircles.net quoting IANS. Acting on a tip-off, a special Police squad raided the PLFI hideout at Udugaon village. While one PLFI cadre was killed, four others of the group, inclu
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Police shot dead a cadre of the PLFI in Sundargarh District, reports twocircles.net quoting IANS. Acting on a tip-off, a special Police squad raided the PLFI hideout at Udugaon village. While one PLFI cadre was killed, four others of the group, including their leader, Dilip Singh, were injured. Another cadre was detained for interrogation. Police recovered several weapons, including an AK-47, one self-loading rifle and pistol and about 126 bullets.
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July - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Saikhom Khogen alias Nganthoi alias Kiyamba (22) from Yorbung Keithel on July 8.SFs recovered extortion notes bearing numbers-8004/FS/PK/IE/2
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Saikhom Khogen alias Nganthoi alias Kiyamba (22) from Yorbung Keithel on July 8.SFs recovered extortion notes bearing numbers-8004/FS/PK/IE/2012, 0996/FS/PK/TH/2012, 0997/FS/PK/TH/2012, 0998/FS/PK/TH/2012 and 0999/FS/PK/TH/2012.
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July - 8 
Separately, Abu Jundal claimed that, Abu Hamza, who has been linked to several terror strikes in the country, including the December 28, 2005 attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore (Karnataka), is dead. Jundal also claimed that
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Separately, Abu Jundal claimed that, Abu Hamza, who has been linked to several terror strikes in the country, including the December 28, 2005 attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore (Karnataka), is dead. Jundal also claimed that he had attended the funeral of Hamza, who, he said, died at the age of 39 due to a mysterious illness. His real name is stated to be Mohammed Ramadhan Mohammed Siddiqui.
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July - 8 
SFs brought back ‘military affairs secretary’ of Military Council faction of KCP (KCP-MC), Lanheiba Meitei from Guwahati. Lanheiba Meitei was granted bail by the Guwahati based National Investigating Agency (NIA) Special Court on July 8.
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SFs brought back ‘military affairs secretary’ of Military Council faction of KCP (KCP-MC), Lanheiba Meitei from Guwahati. Lanheiba Meitei was granted bail by the Guwahati based National Investigating Agency (NIA) Special Court on July 8.
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July - 8 
Sources said Jundal's revelation has confirmed what agencies had always suspected based on credible information. However, no investigation into the incident has yet conclusively proved the hand of LeT. Investigating agencies had arrested two suspecte
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Sources said Jundal's revelation has confirmed what agencies had always suspected based on credible information. However, no investigation into the incident has yet conclusively proved the hand of LeT. Investigating agencies had arrested two suspected LeT militants Mohammad Suhail and Waseem Ahmed, who hailed from Sialkot and Gujranwala in Pakistan for the massacre. Both are still on trial.
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July - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly abducted two persons in Bandhugaon block in Koraput District of Odisha on July 8 night, for being Police informers, reports The Times of India. This follows the arrest of one of their
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly abducted two persons in Bandhugaon block in Koraput District of Odisha on July 8 night, for being Police informers, reports The Times of India. This follows the arrest of one of their sympathizers. While the arrested Maoist sympathizer is Kadraka Puala of Elangawalsa village, the two abducted fellow villagers are Kadraka Lachana and Kadraka Mali. "As no police complaint was lodged by the family of the kidnapped duo, we are yet to ascertain the incident. We are gathering intelligence inputs about it," said Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Bandhugaon Police Station, Abhay Behera. Sources said after Police arrested Puala on July 8, for his involvement in the killing of Enkana Naidu of Elangawalsa in January, for allegedly being a Police informer. Over three dozen villagers, including women, had gheraoed the Bandhugaon Police Station demanding Puala's release. Though the Police managed to pacify the agitating villagers, in the evening a group of Maoists swooped down on Elangawalsa and abducted five villagers but later freed three of them. Admitting that, Puala was arrested for his involvement in the murder and few other Maoist offensives, the Police officer said, "Puala was working as an over-ground element of the Maoists, He has confessed to his involvement in the Naidu murder case. The abducted villagers are not our informers."
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July - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have declared that they will observe martyrs' week, beginning July 28, across Maharashtra "in memory of rebel leaders" like Charu Majumdar and others killed in encounters with Security Forces, reports
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have declared that they will observe martyrs' week, beginning July 28, across Maharashtra "in memory of rebel leaders" like Charu Majumdar and others killed in encounters with Security Forces, reports PTI. The Maoists have put up banners and posters at different places in Gadchiroli District to that effect on July 8.
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July - 8 
The November 26, 2008 (26/11) handler Abu Jundal has told interrogators that it was Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘operation head’ Muzammil Butt, then operating in Kashmir, who along with dozen terrorists in Army fatigues went to Chhattisinghpora village in
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The November 26, 2008 (26/11) handler Abu Jundal has told interrogators that it was Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘operation head’ Muzammil Butt, then operating in Kashmir, who along with dozen terrorists in Army fatigues went to Chhattisinghpora village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag District on March 25, 2000 and killed 35 Sikhs, as reported on July 9, by The Times of India. The aim was to create communal tension in the Valley on the eve of then US President Bill Clinton's visit to India and also malign the Indian Army.
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July - 8 
The Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre with a weapon from Mahrana village in Munger District of Bihar on July 8, reports post.jagran.com. Acting of a tip-off, the Police raided the village and arrested the cadre iden
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The Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre with a weapon from Mahrana village in Munger District of Bihar on July 8, reports post.jagran.com. Acting of a tip-off, the Police raided the village and arrested the cadre identified as Dhapat Yadav and seized a pistol and Maoist literature from his possession, Dharhara Police Station's Station House Officer (SHO) Rajiv Kumar said. Yadav was wanted in several incidents of Maoist violence, including Kareli mass massacre case in which six persons were killed last year, he said.
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July - 8 
The Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a major dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the faraway Duggeru forest area in Makkuva mandal (administrative unit) of Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh on July 9, reports The Times of
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The Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a major dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the faraway Duggeru forest area in Makkuva mandal (administrative unit) of Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh on July 9, reports The Times of India. The dump contained more than 40 kilograms of explosive material and other weapons. Sources said the Greyhounds Forces found the dump between Modangi and Balugeda areas near Yerra Samanthavalasa, which was once People’s War Group (PWG) Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] stronghold in the District.
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July - 8 
Three persons including a seven month old infant and her mother were injured during a blast at the residence of iKhurai Kongpal Laishram Leikai (Imphal East District) Gram Panchayat Pradhan (head of local self-Government) identified as Yendrembam Jit
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Three persons including a seven month old infant and her mother were injured during a blast at the residence of iKhurai Kongpal Laishram Leikai (Imphal East District) Gram Panchayat Pradhan (head of local self-Government) identified as Yendrembam Jiten around 9:20 pm on July 8. The three have been identified as Yendrembam Ashalata, and her infant daughter Tania and Yendrembam Robita alias Echan. Police said the incident happened when unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade which exploded at the courtyard of the family injuring all the three with splinters. The family members said there have been no previous threats or monetary demands from any group or individual. The family members have also urged all concern to clarify on the grenade attack.
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July - 8 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) from West Garo Hills District while he was trying to enter neighbouring Bangladesh on July 8. Three other untrained cadres who were with the arrestee, howev
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) from West Garo Hills District while he was trying to enter neighbouring Bangladesh on July 8. Three other untrained cadres who were with the arrestee, however, managed to flee. The arrestee has been identified as “sergeant” Ratul Pathai alias Rahul (34), hailing from Assam’s Barpeta District. The BSF team recovered INR 800, a mobile phone with a SIM card and a bag from him. During preliminary questioning, Rahul said he was going to Bangladesh to meet ULFA leader Dristi Rajkhowa.
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July - 8 
While elaborating on his meetings with Hamza, Jundal, talked about his falling health from 2008 onwards after which he was sidelined once he provided arms training to the 12 LeT militants, including Ajmal Kasab, for carrying out 26/11 attacks.
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While elaborating on his meetings with Hamza, Jundal, talked about his falling health from 2008 onwards after which he was sidelined once he provided arms training to the 12 LeT militants, including Ajmal Kasab, for carrying out 26/11 attacks.
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July - 8 
With November 26, 2008 (26/11) mastermind Abu Jundal revealing that the terror network remains intact, National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun profiling of suspected subversive outfits, particularly those operating from south India, as reported
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With November 26, 2008 (26/11) mastermind Abu Jundal revealing that the terror network remains intact, National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun profiling of suspected subversive outfits, particularly those operating from south India, as reported on July 8, by Asian Age. Outfits being tracked include Popular Front of India (PFI), People's Democratic Party (PDP), Jamiat Ahle Hadees, Hizb-ut-Tahrir, Wahadat-e-Islami and Jam Iyathul Ansarul Musalmeen (JIAM). A number of operatives of JIAM have been wanted in terror cases from 2006 onwards and are suspected to have been taking refuge in Pakistan, UAE and Bangladesh.
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July - 8 
Zeliangrong Baudi (apex body of the Zeliangrong Nagas), Assam, Manipur, Nagaland in its consultative meeting held on June 22 at Longmai-III village community hall, Tamenglong District adopted a number of resolutions including the ongoing Naga peace p
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Zeliangrong Baudi (apex body of the Zeliangrong Nagas), Assam, Manipur, Nagaland in its consultative meeting held on June 22 at Longmai-III village community hall, Tamenglong District adopted a number of resolutions including the ongoing Naga peace process. A statement issued by the Baudi’s president Raitu Chawang and general secretary K Elu Ndang said the consultative meeting reaffirmed support to the ongoing political negotiations for solving the Naga issue. Terming the peace process that has consumed 15 years as ‘a little too long without any tangible result’, the statement said, “Zeliangrong people who had suspended their movement for re-integration of their (Zeliangrong) territories into a single administrative unit in the larger interest of the Naga Nation would be constrained to reconsider their support to the Naga peace process, if the Nagas’ right to territorial integration of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland is not made a non-negotiable criteria in the ongoing negotiations.”
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July - 8 
“This is the beginning of our struggle. We want the USA to not only leave Afghanistan, but Pakistan also,” the coalition’s chairman, Samiul Haq, said at a rally before the convoy set off. “This movement will continue till the government severs all co
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“This is the beginning of our struggle. We want the USA to not only leave Afghanistan, but Pakistan also,” the coalition’s chairman, Samiul Haq, said at a rally before the convoy set off. “This movement will continue till the government severs all contacts with United States and NATO,” Haq said. The convoy is scheduled to reach Islamabad by July 9-evening (today). Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the chief of Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), urged Pakistanis to join the protest. “All the people who believe that (the) US should leave Afghanistan and Pakistan, they should come out of their homes and join us,” he said.
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July - 8 
A Boy was killed while playing outside his home in Lines Area within the jurisdiction of Brigade Police Station. Police said that 10-year-old Rizwan, son of Saleem was playing outside his home when a stray bullet hit him in the head.
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A Boy was killed while playing outside his home in Lines Area within the jurisdiction of Brigade Police Station. Police said that 10-year-old Rizwan, son of Saleem was playing outside his home when a stray bullet hit him in the head.
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July - 8 
A former sub-inspector (SI) of Wadh Police Station was shot dead in Bolan Colony area of Khuzdar District. According to the Police, the former Police official, identified as Muhammad Rafeeq, was sitting outside his house when unidentified assailants
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A former sub-inspector (SI) of Wadh Police Station was shot dead in Bolan Colony area of Khuzdar District. According to the Police, the former Police official, identified as Muhammad Rafeeq, was sitting outside his house when unidentified assailants opened fire.
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July - 8 
A man, identified as Fazal Muhammad (37), son of Ata Muhammad, was shot dead at Al Asif Square under Sohrab Goth Police Station.
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A man, identified as Fazal Muhammad (37), son of Ata Muhammad, was shot dead at Al Asif Square under Sohrab Goth Police Station.
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July - 8 
A PPP worker, Saleem Jamil, a resident of Shahbaz Nagar of Orangi Town, was shot dead within the precincts of the Iqbal Market Police Station. The victim’s brother was an active worker of the PPP. Following the incident, unidentified gunmen resorted
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A PPP worker, Saleem Jamil, a resident of Shahbaz Nagar of Orangi Town, was shot dead within the precincts of the Iqbal Market Police Station. The victim’s brother was an active worker of the PPP. Following the incident, unidentified gunmen resorted to aerial firing, creating panic among residents.
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July - 8 
A stray bullet claimed a minor’s life in Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. According to police, six-year-old Muhammad Ali received a bullet while sleeping at his house’s roof.
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A stray bullet claimed a minor’s life in Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. According to police, six-year-old Muhammad Ali received a bullet while sleeping at his house’s roof.
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July - 8 
A workshop on ‘Media and Civil Society in Balochistan’ was informed on July 8 that the media in Balochistan was not free and journalists on professional duty often faced harassment at the hands of influential elements and different pressure groups ac
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A workshop on ‘Media and Civil Society in Balochistan’ was informed on July 8 that the media in Balochistan was not free and journalists on professional duty often faced harassment at the hands of influential elements and different pressure groups active in the province, reports Dawn. According to figures presented at the workshop, at least 22 journalists have been killed in the province during the past four years. The Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) had organised the workshop in collaboration with the Association for Integrated Development. CRSS executive director Imtiaz Gul said journalists faced challenges and difficulties in reporting and it was the duty of the state and non-state forces to spare the media from their rivalries and not to subject them to intimidation.
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July - 8 
An employee of the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) was shot at and injured on Alamdar Road in Quetta. It was suspected to be a case of sectarian violence.
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An employee of the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) was shot at and injured on Alamdar Road in Quetta. It was suspected to be a case of sectarian violence.
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July - 8 
At least 14 persons were killed while seven others injured in a landmine blast in the Tooba Achakzai area near the Pak-Afghan border in the border town of Chaman in Balochistan on July 8, reports The News. According to sources, the landmine exploded
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At least 14 persons were killed while seven others injured in a landmine blast in the Tooba Achakzai area near the Pak-Afghan border in the border town of Chaman in Balochistan on July 8, reports The News. According to sources, the landmine exploded when a tractor trolley drove over it in the Tooba Achakzai area. Three women and two children were among those killed.
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July - 8 
At least six militants were killed and four others arrested in an exchange of fire and a raid in Mastung and Quetta, reports Pakistan Today. The FC also rescued a detained doctor and recovered arms from the possession of the detainees. According to d
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At least six militants were killed and four others arrested in an exchange of fire and a raid in Mastung and Quetta, reports Pakistan Today. The FC also rescued a detained doctor and recovered arms from the possession of the detainees. According to details, FC launched an operation against the terrorist elements in Qabu area of Mastung. During the operation, the criminals started firing at security personnel and in retaliatory fire, six of them were killed on the spot while two others were arrested. The FC officials claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition from the possession of the militants. Meanwhile, the FC arrested two kidnappers and rescued an abducted doctor during an operation in Quetta.
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July - 8 
Expecting that the DPC long march will culminate peacefully, the Federal Government has put in place elaborate arrangements for the protesters’ security in the twin cities with banning entry into Islamabad of the members of the banned organisations a
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Expecting that the DPC long march will culminate peacefully, the Federal Government has put in place elaborate arrangements for the protesters’ security in the twin cities with banning entry into Islamabad of the members of the banned organisations and others who are placed on Schedule-IV of the ATA. As the long march participants are expected to reach Islamabad on July 9 (Monday), the Federal Government on July 8 decided to seal all the entry points of Islamabad after 6pm and all entrants were subjected to security scrutiny and asked to present ID card. Prime Minister’s Adviser on Interior Rehman Malik chaired a meeting to review the security arrangements for the long march by DPC in which interior secretary, additional secretary, chief commissioner, IG Police and representatives of others law enforcement agencies participated. The meeting also requested the DPC to ensure that participants of the procession carry no weapons.
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July - 8 
Five persons, including a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist and a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) worker, were killed in separate acts of target killing in the provincial metropolis of Sindh, Karachi on July 8.
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Five persons, including a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist and a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) worker, were killed in separate acts of target killing in the provincial metropolis of Sindh, Karachi on July 8.
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July - 8 
Militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir and US-led foreign forces in Afghanistan are brazenly raising funds and recruiting potential fighters in cities and towns of Pakistan, reports The Express Tribune. Al-Badr, a breakaway faction of Hizbul Mujah
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Militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir and US-led foreign forces in Afghanistan are brazenly raising funds and recruiting potential fighters in cities and towns of Pakistan, reports The Express Tribune. Al-Badr, a breakaway faction of Hizbul Mujahideen, organised a two-day ‘Shuada Conference’ in the Swan Adda area of Rawalpindi on July 8 to seek recruits and raise funds. The group’s chief Bakht Zameen Khan told 1,000-plus supporters at the conference that his commanders have sought resources to keep the ‘jihad’ going in Kashmir and Afghanistan. “Our commanders in Kashmir and Afghanistan say they will carry out big attacks if they are provided with resources. They have the spirit but they are facing a shortage of supplies.” The group’s supporters from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir attended the conference where Gulbuddin Hekmatyar’s Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) and Al Badar Mujahideen had set up stalls to sell propaganda CDs and ‘jihadi’ literature.
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July - 8 
Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that Pakistan was committed to providing fullest cooperation to Afghanistan to help it steer through the transition period and beyond. The Foreign Minister, in her statement at the Tokyo conference on
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that Pakistan was committed to providing fullest cooperation to Afghanistan to help it steer through the transition period and beyond. The Foreign Minister, in her statement at the Tokyo conference on Afghanistan, said, “We have pledged an amount of USD 300 million for the development and reconstruction of Afghanistan.” She said now that Afghanistan was to move from transition into the transformation decade within the next two years, it was indeed timely for the international community to discuss sustainable development and self-reliance in Afghanistan.
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July - 8 
Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States reiterated on July 8 their call for Taliban to abandon violence and enter a dialogue with the Afghanistan Government, reports Daily Times. “We reiterate our call for the armed opposition to abandon violence
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Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States reiterated on July 8 their call for Taliban to abandon violence and enter a dialogue with the Afghanistan Government, reports Daily Times. “We reiterate our call for the armed opposition to abandon violence and enter a dialogue with the Afghan government. We call on all parties to devote their energy to realising this vision, respond in the same spirit, and commit to support an Afghan political process that will result in lasting peace, security, stability, and prosperity for Afghanistan and the region,” said a joint statement issued by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar at the First Ministerial-level Core Group Trilateral Meeting. The statement said, “Capitalising on the opportunity afforded by the Tokyo conference, which represents the culmination of a period of intensive engagement between Afghanistan and the international community – we convened the first ministerial-level core group meeting today.”
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July - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) defused a powerful bomb in the Zirai Road area of Landikotal town of Khyber Agency.
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Security Forces (SFs) defused a powerful bomb in the Zirai Road area of Landikotal town of Khyber Agency.
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July - 8 
SFs on July 8 averted a possible bid of terrorism by defusing two bombs at Zera area in Khyber Agency, reports The Nation. SFs recovered the two bombs which were hidden in a water cooler and later defused them successfully.
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SFs on July 8 averted a possible bid of terrorism by defusing two bombs at Zera area in Khyber Agency, reports The Nation. SFs recovered the two bombs which were hidden in a water cooler and later defused them successfully.
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July - 8 
The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) on July 8 began a “long march” to Islamabad to protest over the reopening of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. Thousands of people joined a convoy of buses, trucks and cars, many carrying the bl
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The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) on July 8 began a “long march” to Islamabad to protest over the reopening of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. Thousands of people joined a convoy of buses, trucks and cars, many carrying the black and white striped flags of the DPC, on the 275-kilometre journey from Lahore to Islamabad. “Some 25,000 people have joined us at the start of (the) long march and many more would join on the way, while we have 3,000 people with us who are performing security duties,” the organisers’ spokesman Yahya Mujahid said. Police, however, estimated up to 8,000 people were taking part.
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July - 8 
The MQM activist, Abdul Nafees (32), son of Muhammad Ali, was killed in Qasab Colony within the limits of Pirabad Police Station. SHO Ashfaq Baloch said that victim Abdul Nafees was on his way home when armed pillion riders intercepted his bike befor
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The MQM activist, Abdul Nafees (32), son of Muhammad Ali, was killed in Qasab Colony within the limits of Pirabad Police Station. SHO Ashfaq Baloch said that victim Abdul Nafees was on his way home when armed pillion riders intercepted his bike before shooting multiple times. The victim died on the spot while culprits managed to flee from the scene.
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July - 8 
The United States on July 8 pressed Pakistan to pressure into talks the Haqqani network, which it blames for attacks on US targets in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. During their one-hour meeting, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Foreign
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The United States on July 8 pressed Pakistan to pressure into talks the Haqqani network, which it blames for attacks on US targets in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. During their one-hour meeting, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar to put pressure on the Haqqani network, said a senior US official, who acknowledged that it was unclear whether Pakistan would step up its counter-terrorism efforts. “In terms of counterterrorism, my answer is we’ll see,” the official told reporters on condition of anonymity. “In many ways, the fact that the (land routes) were closed was getting in the way of a lot of conversation with Pakistan. Now that (they) are open, we have an opportunity, it seems to me, to go back into business with them and counter-terrorism is one of those areas. So, we’ll see,” he added.
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July - 8 
Two militants were killed and eight others received injuries as Security Forces and Mamond Qaumi Lashkar (community militia) repulsed a cross-border attack in Kagga area of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 8, report
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Two militants were killed and eight others received injuries as Security Forces and Mamond Qaumi Lashkar (community militia) repulsed a cross-border attack in Kagga area of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 8, reports Dawn. Officials said that a group of militants entered Pakistani territory and attacked Kagga area of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) with heavy weapons. The residents of the area said that exchange of fire between militants and peace volunteers continued for more than two hours. They said that the actual target of attackers was volunteers of Mamond Qaumi Laskhar, who were patrolling the border area.
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July - 8 
Unidentified armed extortionists targeted the house of a trader within the remits of Darakhshan Police Station. Police officials said that unidentified persons, riding on a motorbike, threw a hand grenade at the house of Abdul Qadir, a resident of 39
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Unidentified armed extortionists targeted the house of a trader within the remits of Darakhshan Police Station. Police officials said that unidentified persons, riding on a motorbike, threw a hand grenade at the house of Abdul Qadir, a resident of 39/1, and fled. The bomb did not explode while police and experts of Bomb Disposal Squad rushed to the spot and took the grenade into custody. The officials said the trader received a threatening call from extortionists.
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July - 8 
Unidentified armed men shot and injured one Muhammad Nabi in Mastung town.
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Unidentified armed men shot and injured one Muhammad Nabi in Mastung town.
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July - 8 
Unidentified armed persons shot dead an assistant Sub-Inspector of Police on Charsadda Road in the limits of Khazana Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 8, reports Dawn. ASI Mir Afzal Khan, posted in Bhan
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Unidentified armed persons shot dead an assistant Sub-Inspector of Police on Charsadda Road in the limits of Khazana Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on July 8, reports Dawn. ASI Mir Afzal Khan, posted in Bhana Mari Police Station, was travelling in his Suzuki van along with his two children when assailants attacked him. He was killed on the spot after receiving several bullets in different parts of his body. The driver of the slain police official was also injured in the attack. However, both of his sons remained unhurt in the incident.
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July - 8 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a shopkeeper in Quetta, reports Daily Times. The deceased was identified as Muhammad Ramazan, a resident of Sindh.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a shopkeeper in Quetta, reports Daily Times. The deceased was identified as Muhammad Ramazan, a resident of Sindh.
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July - 8 
At least 20 persons were injured on July 8 due to the clashes between activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Islami Chhatra Shibir on the campus of Government Murari Chand (MC) College in Sylhet, reports Daily Star. Later, BCL activists set
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At least 20 persons were injured on July 8 due to the clashes between activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Islami Chhatra Shibir on the campus of Government Murari Chand (MC) College in Sylhet, reports Daily Star. Later, BCL activists set fire to at least 15 rooms of the college hostel.
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July - 8 
Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa addressing a workshop for Sri Lankan diplomats in overseas missions at Diyatalawa Military Academy on July 8 said that opportunity will be given to North and East youth and also ex-
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Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa addressing a workshop for Sri Lankan diplomats in overseas missions at Diyatalawa Military Academy on July 8 said that opportunity will be given to North and East youth and also ex-cadres of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during enlistment to man police stations which are being established, reports Daily News. He said that they could join hands with the Civil Security Force personnel in the development drive while doing a prestigious service and assist in the development of their areas. Speaking of the police, the Defence Secretary said that 11 new police stations have been established in the former LTTE-controlled areas and 1,214 Tamil policemen had been recruited to serve in those stations since 2009. Sri Lanka's Civil Defense Force recently called applications to recruit 1,500 rehabilitated former LTTE combatants, 300 each from the five districts of the Northern Province - Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Mannar.
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July - 9 
A Delhi court on July 9, remanded to 10 days Delhi Police custody two suspected militants of Indian Mujahideen (IM), identified as Kafil Akhtar and Kamal Hasan for their alleged involvement in reviving the banned outfit, reports twocircles.net. The t
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A Delhi court on July 9, remanded to 10 days Delhi Police custody two suspected militants of Indian Mujahideen (IM), identified as Kafil Akhtar and Kamal Hasan for their alleged involvement in reviving the banned outfit, reports twocircles.net. The two were presented in court by Bangalore Police after a production warrant was issued against them last month. The accused were required for interrogation on their alleged role in providing logistics to other accused involved in various bomb blasts and shootings, including the September 19, 2010 firing near Jama Masjid. Asian Age adds that the Police charge-sheet in the case said the IM militants were operating on the instructions of Ahmed Siddhibappa and Iqbal Bhatkal, Riaz Bhatkal and Amir Reza Khan who are the founder members of IM and are based in Karachi (Pakistan).
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July - 9 
A senior Army official on July 9, said there was no move to reduce the number of troops deployed in the Jammu and Kashmir as it might lead to problems for security forces engaged in counter terrorist operations for over two decades, according to The
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A senior Army official on July 9, said there was no move to reduce the number of troops deployed in the Jammu and Kashmir as it might lead to problems for security forces engaged in counter terrorist operations for over two decades, according to The Times of India. He commented, "No, there is no such proposal... We have to carry on the pressure on terrorists. If you let anything loose, then we may have problems”. Sources said "anti-peace" elements were still active in the valley and constant vigil has to be maintained there to continue the present atmosphere. The Army's stand on the issue comes against the backdrop of demands by various groups to remove the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from certain parts of the state in view of the improved security scenario there.
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July - 9 
A team of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were spotted near Sisila in Belthangady taluk in Dakshina Kannada District on July 10, reports The Hindu. Inspector-General of Police (Western Range) Pratap Reddy said that the Anti-Nax
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A team of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were spotted near Sisila in Belthangady taluk in Dakshina Kannada District on July 10, reports The Hindu. Inspector-General of Police (Western Range) Pratap Reddy said that the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) was working on the information.
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July - 9 
According to the sources, Ansari's name for the training programmes of LeT was 'Abu Jundal' and when he became a favorite in the organisation; his first identity card was made in the name of "Asis Asrar". For his stay and travelling, he was given the
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According to the sources, Ansari's name for the training programmes of LeT was 'Abu Jundal' and when he became a favorite in the organisation; his first identity card was made in the name of "Asis Asrar". For his stay and travelling, he was given the name 'Daud' and ISI officers also used to call him by this name. In 2007, when he visited a gulf country and then went back to Pakistan via Dhaka (Bangladesh), one ISI officer received him at the airport, who reportedly gave him the name 'Daud', said a top source.
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July - 9 
Accordingly, the Union Home Ministry (UHM), the state government and the security agencies have been informed about these developments. A senior security official commented, “Through a major terror strike at this stage, Pakistan can hit back at India
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Accordingly, the Union Home Ministry (UHM), the state government and the security agencies have been informed about these developments. A senior security official commented, “Through a major terror strike at this stage, Pakistan can hit back at India saying terror is a homegrown problem, without any involvement from them”.
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July - 9 
After 26/11, his name was changed to 'Abu Ikrama' but since there was a sudden crackdown on LeT militants, he was asked to hide and given a new alias 'Bhatti', said the source. In 2009, his passport and National Identity Card was made in the name of
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After 26/11, his name was changed to 'Abu Ikrama' but since there was a sudden crackdown on LeT militants, he was asked to hide and given a new alias 'Bhatti', said the source. In 2009, his passport and National Identity Card was made in the name of 'Riyasat Ali', showing him a resident of Sheikhupura in Muridke of Pakistan.
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July - 9 
Bruce Riedel, Senior Fellow Foreign Policy at Brookings Institution, considers Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to be more dangerous than al Qaeda, by Hindustan Times reported on July 10. He commented, "With al Qaeda on the ropes, LeT, with the help of its Paki
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Bruce Riedel, Senior Fellow Foreign Policy at Brookings Institution, considers Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to be more dangerous than al Qaeda, by Hindustan Times reported on July 10. He commented, "With al Qaeda on the ropes, LeT, with the help of its Pakistani backers, is now probably the most dangerous terror group in the world”. According to him, the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attack by ten LeT terrorists on multiple targets in Mumbai was the most significant and innovative terrorist attack since 9/11. The Mumbai attack, he wrote, marked the maturation of LeT from a Punjabi-based Pakistani terror group targeting India exclusively to a member of the global Islamic jihad targeting the enemies of al Qaeda.
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July - 9 
DGP Choudhury on the issue of Godapani Pathak murder case, the DGP said the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) was involved in the kidnapping and murder of Godapani Pathak. “The KLO abducted him for ransom. The outfit needs money to give its cadr
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DGP Choudhury on the issue of Godapani Pathak murder case, the DGP said the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) was involved in the kidnapping and murder of Godapani Pathak. “The KLO abducted him for ransom. The outfit needs money to give its cadres training in Myanmar.”
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July - 9 
Earlier, in January, Narayan Peth branch of the HDFC Bank lodged a complaint at Vishrambaug Police Station against unknown persons for depositing FICN of around INR four lakh before December 2011. There were 54 FICN of Rs 1,000 denominations, 728 of
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Earlier, in January, Narayan Peth branch of the HDFC Bank lodged a complaint at Vishrambaug Police Station against unknown persons for depositing FICN of around INR four lakh before December 2011. There were 54 FICN of Rs 1,000 denominations, 728 of INR 500 denomination and 38 of INR 50 denomination.
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July - 9 
Eastern Naga Students’ Association (ENSA) has conveyed its gratitude to Government of the People's Republic of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN) for the “safe release” of one of its members Tela, of Tongkhu, of Khamkeq village, who was allegedly picked up on susp
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Eastern Naga Students’ Association (ENSA) has conveyed its gratitude to Government of the People's Republic of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN) for the “safe release” of one of its members Tela, of Tongkhu, of Khamkeq village, who was allegedly picked up on suspicion and released without laying any condition July 10. ENSA also appealed to the GPRN/NSCN, for the safe release of Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) “brigadier” Khamlong.
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July - 9 
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) are flooding the Pune (Maharashtra) market in a big way, leading to concern. As a result, banks are worst affected by FICN circulation, reported on July 10 by Indian Express. As per details obtained by Indian Expres
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Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) are flooding the Pune (Maharashtra) market in a big way, leading to concern. As a result, banks are worst affected by FICN circulation, reported on July 10 by Indian Express. As per details obtained by Indian Express under the Right to Information (RTI) Act from Pune city Police, 166 complaints of FICN (under section 489 of IPC) were registered between January 2008 and April 2012. Of these, 141 were by banks in the city. C V R Rajendran, executive director, Bank of Maharashtra said, “FICN of over Rs [INR] 12 lakh were found in our banks last year. The money cannot be recovered; the bank is at a loss.”
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July - 9 
For his activities, he needed to be in touch with Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and ISI officers from Saudi Arabia, so he was given a new name 'Azam Khan', especially for the email conversations and his email ID, say sources. Sources add that Ansari stayed in
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For his activities, he needed to be in touch with Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and ISI officers from Saudi Arabia, so he was given a new name 'Azam Khan', especially for the email conversations and his email ID, say sources. Sources add that Ansari stayed in Qatar as well for a while where he used the alias 'Rashid'.
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July - 9 
In another development, the Delhi Police will be writing to Interpol asking for details of Ansari's Pakistani SIM card. A source said "we will seek SIM card of Jundal from FIA of Pakistan through Interpol. This SIM card was in the name of Riyasat Ali
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In another development, the Delhi Police will be writing to Interpol asking for details of Ansari's Pakistani SIM card. A source said "we will seek SIM card of Jundal from FIA of Pakistan through Interpol. This SIM card was in the name of Riyasat Ali and he used the same during his stay there in Pakistan". Delhi Police had already obtained details of three SIM cards which he used in Saudi Arabia through diplomatic channels.
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July - 9 
Investigators said superior quality FICN are printed by enemy nations and smuggled into India. They said it is also used to raise funds for terror activities. The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) had in December 2010 arrested Indian Mujahideen
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Investigators said superior quality FICN are printed by enemy nations and smuggled into India. They said it is also used to raise funds for terror activities. The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) had in December 2010 arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant, Shabbir Gangawali from Janwadi area of Pune, and found 250 FICN of INR 100 denomination in his possession. He was sentenced to five-year rigorous imprisonment in November 2011.
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July - 9 
Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP), K. Rajendra on July 9, said that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the valley were directly taking orders from their bosses in Pakistan, Hafiz Saied and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, residing in Paki
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Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP), K. Rajendra on July 9, said that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the valley were directly taking orders from their bosses in Pakistan, Hafiz Saied and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, residing in Pakistan, reports IBNLive. He commented, "Entire Lashkar operatives may not be operating on their own... There are handlers... there is a network. All their handlers are from across the border. Some of the people may be here as top commanders but instructions flow from across the border. Whether Lakhvi is in jail or outside, the entire LeT is operating and Hafiz Sayeed is happily moving around”. "They have been launching their cadres... They have been recruiting people and training them and sending them to launching pads... All these are very active….. No terrorist activity can take place in our country without the support of the actors from across the border….There are state actors headed by the ISI," he further claimed.
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July - 9 
Malkangiri division committee led by Gajarla Ravi alleged that the road-widening works were being taken up as part of Operation Green Hunt to target them. The Maoists opposing road works in interiors are now targeting major road works from Balimela t
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Malkangiri division committee led by Gajarla Ravi alleged that the road-widening works were being taken up as part of Operation Green Hunt to target them. The Maoists opposing road works in interiors are now targeting major road works from Balimela to Malkangiri, which could provide road link to 40 villages, Police said.
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July - 9 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has expressed strong resentment over the 29th Assam Rifle (AR) personnel’s attempt to photograph the private residences of its leaders, reports Nagaland Post. Talking to Nagaland Post on Ju
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has expressed strong resentment over the 29th Assam Rifle (AR) personnel’s attempt to photograph the private residences of its leaders, reports Nagaland Post. Talking to Nagaland Post on July 9, cease-fire monitoring cell (CFMC) convenor, Vikiye Sumi alleged that around twenty armed AR men in a full combat uniforms arrived at his residence around 9 a.m. in a mini truck under the pretext that they have been instructed by “top level” officers to take photographs of his private residence. However, CFMG chairman, Major General (retd) N. George on being contacted said that he had “no clue” about the incident and added that if such an incident had occurred then it was not based on an order from the AR hierarchy. “It is impossible to pass such kind of order” he said.
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July - 9 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has expressed strong resentment over the 29th Assam Rifle (AR) personnel’s attempt to photograph the private residences of its leaders, reports Nagaland Post. AR troopers reportedly trie
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has expressed strong resentment over the 29th Assam Rifle (AR) personnel’s attempt to photograph the private residences of its leaders, reports Nagaland Post. AR troopers reportedly tried to photograph NSCN-IM’s cease-fire monitoring cell (CFMC) ‘convener’, Vikiye Sumi. Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) ,chairman, Major General (Retd) N. George said that he had “no clue” about the incident however added that if such an incident had occurred then it was not based on an order from the AR hierarchy. “It is impossible to pass such kind of order.
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July - 9 
Police recovered a worn out hand grenade near the gate of Eden Public School along Ayangpalli Road under Porompat Police station in Imphal East District.
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Police recovered a worn out hand grenade near the gate of Eden Public School along Ayangpalli Road under Porompat Police station in Imphal East District.
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July - 9 
Police recovered four grenades in the Kupwara District in the evening of July 9. Police said that on a tip off, Kupwara Police recovered four rusted grenades of Pakistan make and a detonator on the bank of Ganie pound at Sogam.
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Police recovered four grenades in the Kupwara District in the evening of July 9. Police said that on a tip off, Kupwara Police recovered four rusted grenades of Pakistan make and a detonator on the bank of Ganie pound at Sogam.
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July - 9 
Regarding Abu Jundal, Reidel noted, "He (Abu Jundal) is already confessing to his role and implicating Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) directorate directly in controlling the attack as it went down… If the press reports about Abu Jundal'
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Regarding Abu Jundal, Reidel noted, "He (Abu Jundal) is already confessing to his role and implicating Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) directorate directly in controlling the attack as it went down… If the press reports about Abu Jundal's accusations are confirmed then the ISI was involved directly in the decision to murder Americans”.
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July - 9 
SFs on July 9 arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Abbar Ali (37), from Durgamati village under Salakati Police Station of Kokrajhar District.
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SFs on July 9 arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Abbar Ali (37), from Durgamati village under Salakati Police Station of Kokrajhar District.
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July - 9 
Sources claim the wireless intercepts reveal one of the voices appears to be of Muzammil Bhatt, LeT’s ‘operational commander’. In one message Bhatt is heard saying even Hafiz Saeed is keen on a big terror attack. The frequency of wireless messages ap
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Sources claim the wireless intercepts reveal one of the voices appears to be of Muzammil Bhatt, LeT’s ‘operational commander’. In one message Bhatt is heard saying even Hafiz Saeed is keen on a big terror attack. The frequency of wireless messages appears to have increased sharply ever since Jundal began revealing.
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July - 9 
Special Task Force (STF) Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel unearthed two landmines, each weighing 19 kilograms, underneath a road between Duggeru and Diguva Mendangi in Makkuva mandal in Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh
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Special Task Force (STF) Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel unearthed two landmines, each weighing 19 kilograms, underneath a road between Duggeru and Diguva Mendangi in Makkuva mandal in Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh on July 9, reports The Hindu. At a press conference in Vizianagaram on July 11, Superintendent of Police Karthikeya said the Andhra-Odisha Boder (AOB) Zonal Committee and Srikakulam-Koraput Joint Division Committees of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) might have placed the explosives to target the Police. Further, Karthikeya appealed to Maoists to join mainstream.
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July - 9 
State Director General of Police (DGP) J.N. Choudhury while talking to The Sentinel on July 9 stated that Left-wing extremism is increasing in different areas of Assam and about 200 Maoist cadres are working jointly with the United Liberation Front o
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State Director General of Police (DGP) J.N. Choudhury while talking to The Sentinel on July 9 stated that Left-wing extremism is increasing in different areas of Assam and about 200 Maoist cadres are working jointly with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen and other local rebel groups to spread their tentacles in the State. “It’s a strategy of the Maoist groups in Assam. They are taking the help of the local militant groups to know the region in a better way,” said Choudhury, adding, “Aditya Bora, a Maoist leader, is presently leading the Maoist operation in upper Assam.” He said the Maoists were targeting the people in the rural areas and brainwashing them. “The Maoist groups everywhere in the country target the villagers and incite them to go against the government. These groups take the advantage of the backwardness of the area and the poor condition of the people living in such area,” added the DGP. DGP further said that Maoists are running a cell in Guwahati for facilitating transit of their top leaders from other parts of the country to Assam or vice-versa. “Chandan Barman, a Maoist who was arrested recently in Guwahati, admitted that he helps in the transit of Maoist leaders in the State,” he said.
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July - 9 
Suspected militants on July 9 attempted to set ablaze two Imo filling stations, Singjamei and Ibochou Filling Station, Kakwa, both located on the side of Imphal-Moreh section of NH-39, simultaneously around 11.30 pm, reports Sangai Express. The two p
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Suspected militants on July 9 attempted to set ablaze two Imo filling stations, Singjamei and Ibochou Filling Station, Kakwa, both located on the side of Imphal-Moreh section of NH-39, simultaneously around 11.30 pm, reports Sangai Express. The two pumps have been closed since July 6 after receiving threats from three Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant factions (City Meitei, Taibanganba and Lamphel) following failure of the owners of these two pumps to meet their monetary of INR 1 million each. The owners have reportedly received an extortion note signed jointly by KCP-City Meitei, KCP-Taibanganba and KCP-Lamphel on July 2.
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July - 9 
Syed Zaibuddin Ansari aka Abu Jundal, the key handler of November 26, 2008 (26/11) attack was given eight different aliases by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) leadership since his induction in the outfit till his stay in Saudi Arabia, which also suggests that
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Syed Zaibuddin Ansari aka Abu Jundal, the key handler of November 26, 2008 (26/11) attack was given eight different aliases by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) leadership since his induction in the outfit till his stay in Saudi Arabia, which also suggests that the organisation used more than one Quniyat (nickname) for its militants, as reported on July 10, by The Times of India. During his stay in Pakistan, Ansari's alias was 'Daud'. Sources say that Ansari had two accommodations in Karachi's Hyderabad Colony and Rawalpindi's Sama Garden area where gunmen were posted in his security, to make him look like a gangster was living in the area.
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July - 9 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze five vehicles, including a JCB proclainer and a tractor, at Nakamamudi village under Chitrakonda Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on July 10, reports The Times of India
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze five vehicles, including a JCB proclainer and a tractor, at Nakamamudi village under Chitrakonda Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on July 10, reports The Times of India. Forty armed Maoists poured petrol on the vehicles belonging to a Pune-based construction company and set them ablaze. The vehicles were being used in lay a road from Balimela junction to Malkangiri. Before leaving the area, Maoists pasted posters and warned the contractor of dire consequences if the road works were not stalled. No injury or casualty has been reported in the incident, said Police.
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July - 9 
The Maharashtra Government told the State Assembly on July 9, that several places of religious importance in the state are on the terror hit-list, reports Zee News. Replying to a question in the Assembly, the State Government said that banned terror
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The Maharashtra Government told the State Assembly on July 9, that several places of religious importance in the state are on the terror hit-list, reports Zee News. Replying to a question in the Assembly, the State Government said that banned terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) is believed to be behind the terror plan. Following the input from the central intelligence agencies, the Maharashtra Police has formulated a special operation procedure to take on the threat.
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July - 9 
The polymer notes were first introduced in Australia to safeguard against counterfeiting of currency. Besides Australia, other countries which have introduced plastic notes include New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Bermuda, Brunei and Vietnam.
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The polymer notes were first introduced in Australia to safeguard against counterfeiting of currency. Besides Australia, other countries which have introduced plastic notes include New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Bermuda, Brunei and Vietnam.
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July - 9 
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 9, said it is working on launching plastic currency and will soon launch a pilot project for the same, according to oneindia.com. RBI Deputy Governor H.R. Khan commented, "Counterfeiting of plastic notes is ver
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 9, said it is working on launching plastic currency and will soon launch a pilot project for the same, according to oneindia.com. RBI Deputy Governor H.R. Khan commented, "Counterfeiting of plastic notes is very difficult. So we are planning to launch some plastic money on a pilot basis in 4-5 centres. Like Jaipur, Shimla, Bhubaneshwar and other centres. We are working on it”.
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July - 9 
The Union Government on July 9, revealed the whereabouts of Fasih Mohammad, a suspected terror accused, and said he is in custody of the Saudi Arabia Police, reports dnaindia.com. Additional Solicitor General Gourab Banerjee told a bench of justices
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The Union Government on July 9, revealed the whereabouts of Fasih Mohammad, a suspected terror accused, and said he is in custody of the Saudi Arabia Police, reports dnaindia.com. Additional Solicitor General Gourab Banerjee told a bench of justices P Sathasivam and Ranjan Gogoi that as the Saudi Arabia Police has officially announced that Fasih was in its custody, the habeas corpus petition filed by his wife Nikhat Parveen has become infructuous, according to Business Standard.
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July - 9 
Under the pilot project for issue of plastic currency notes, notes of INR 10 denomination would be distributed through the central bank's five regional offices. The proposed shift to plastic currency notes, instead of the normal paper notes, is prima
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Under the pilot project for issue of plastic currency notes, notes of INR 10 denomination would be distributed through the central bank's five regional offices. The proposed shift to plastic currency notes, instead of the normal paper notes, is primarily aimed at checking the counterfeiting as also high cost associated with printing of paper currency, as they need early replacement due to soiling and mutilation.
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July - 9 
A bill has been submitted in the Senate as part of efforts by Presidency to tame the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) through parliamentary oversight and to make it answerable to Parliament and the Government, reports Times of India. The 19-page dra
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A bill has been submitted in the Senate as part of efforts by Presidency to tame the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) through parliamentary oversight and to make it answerable to Parliament and the Government, reports Times of India. The 19-page draft bill was submitted in the Senate or Upper House of Parliament by Farhatullah Babar, the spokesman for President Asif Ali Zardari, a few days ago and may be taken up during a session beginning on July 9. Sources in the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) said that the important legislation had been discussed with partners in the federal coalition. The proposed ISI Agency (Functions, Powers and Regulation) Act of 2012 suggests that the powerful spy agency should be answerable to Parliament and the Prime Minister. It recommends internal accountability within the agency and a better discipline system to end enforced disappearances and victimisation of political parties.
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July - 9 
A former office bearer of Awami National Party (ANP), along with three other persons were killed in the separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 9.
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A former office bearer of Awami National Party (ANP), along with three other persons were killed in the separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 9.
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July - 9 
A man, Muhammad Ibrahim, was on his way in RD 238 area of Jaffarabad town in the same District when he stepped on a landmine, killing him on the spot on July 9.
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A man, Muhammad Ibrahim, was on his way in RD 238 area of Jaffarabad town in the same District when he stepped on a landmine, killing him on the spot on July 9.
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July - 9 
Another body was found in the Bhains Colony area, while a body bearing torture marks was discovered in the SITE area.
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Another body was found in the Bhains Colony area, while a body bearing torture marks was discovered in the SITE area.
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July - 9 
During the hearing, Balochistan Advocate General Amanullah Kanrani informed the court that “four out of 135 missing persons had been recovered”. The chief justice remarked that recovery of only four missing persons indicated that the provincial Gover
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During the hearing, Balochistan Advocate General Amanullah Kanrani informed the court that “four out of 135 missing persons had been recovered”. The chief justice remarked that recovery of only four missing persons indicated that the provincial Government was not taking the issue seriously. He reiterated that security situation in the province was alarming and remarked that the Advocate General should inform the court on the Government’s behalf in writing that it could no longer control the situation. He directed the Advocate General to get the list of missing persons and provide compensation to their families.
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July - 9 
Pakistan is doubling the capacity for NATO trucks at a key border crossing, officials said on July 9, to speed up processing for an expected influx of supplies for troops in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. Customs officials at Torkham border crossi
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Pakistan is doubling the capacity for NATO trucks at a key border crossing, officials said on July 9, to speed up processing for an expected influx of supplies for troops in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. Customs officials at Torkham border crossing said that work had begun to expand dedicated parking space for NATO containers. "After expansion the parking capacity for NATO trucks will be doubled," Obaidullah Khan, a Customs official at Torkham, the closest border crossing to Kabul, told AFP. "Prior to the closure the terminal had a parking capacity of 250 vehicles and now we are expanding it to 500." Khan said work was also underway on two dedicated rooms for Customs officers dealing with paperwork for NATO vehicles, to speed up their transit into Afghanistan.
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July - 9 
Police recovered two dead bodies, one of them a woman, from a residence in Hub town in Lasbela District. The male one was identified as Abdul Khaliq.
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Police recovered two dead bodies, one of them a woman, from a residence in Hub town in Lasbela District. The male one was identified as Abdul Khaliq.
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July - 9 
Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Choudhary on July 9 said that every third missing person in Balochistan was picked up by the Frontier Corps (FC), reports Daily Times. He said the issue of missing persons needed to be addressed to solve
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Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Choudhary on July 9 said that every third missing person in Balochistan was picked up by the Frontier Corps (FC), reports Daily Times. He said the issue of missing persons needed to be addressed to solve the problem of Balochistan. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court resumed hearing of a petition on the law and order problem and human rights violations in Balochistan at the Quetta Registry of the apex court. The hearing was also attended by Balochistan Home Minister Mir Zafarullah Zehri, Balochistan Police Inspector General Umer Khitab and counsel for the FC Raja Mohammad Irshad.
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July - 9 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the killings. The TTP spokesman said the Punjab chapter of the outfit had carried out the attack. They would continue such attacks in the future also, particularly in Punjab, he added.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the killings. The TTP spokesman said the Punjab chapter of the outfit had carried out the attack. They would continue such attacks in the future also, particularly in Punjab, he added.
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July - 9 
The body of a 19-year-old, identified as Inayatur Rehman, was found in a water tank of an under-construction building in block 22 of Federal B Industrial Area.
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The body of a 19-year-old, identified as Inayatur Rehman, was found in a water tank of an under-construction building in block 22 of Federal B Industrial Area.
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July - 9 
Unidentified militants killed eight security personnel at an Army camp near Wazirabad town in Gujranwala District of Punjab on July 9, officials said, hours after a protest march of the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) passed through the area, reports D
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Unidentified militants killed eight security personnel at an Army camp near Wazirabad town in Gujranwala District of Punjab on July 9, officials said, hours after a protest march of the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) passed through the area, reports Daily Times. The encampment was attacked from a bridge over the river Chenab. Hours earlier, thousands from the DPC coalition of right-wing groups crossed the bridge on a "long march" from Lahore to Islamabad to protest against the reopening of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan. "At least seven security personnel, including a police official, embraced martyrdom and five others were injured due to firing by unidentified assailants near Wazirabad," the military said in a statement. However, the number of dead reached eight when one of the injured soldiers succumbed to his injuries. A military rescue party had camped by the Chenab to look for the body of a pilot missing in a helicopter crash in May, the statement said, and the camp came under attack from a bridge.
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July - 9 
Unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at Mastung bus stop and killed one Noor Ahmed, before being escaped from the scene.
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Unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at Mastung bus stop and killed one Noor Ahmed, before being escaped from the scene.
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July - 9 
Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VFBMP) Chairman Nasrullah Baloch told the bench that a commission on missing persons, headed by Justice (retd Javed Iqbal, had said in a statement that 30 missing persons had been recovered. The chief justice remarke
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Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VFBMP) Chairman Nasrullah Baloch told the bench that a commission on missing persons, headed by Justice (retd Javed Iqbal, had said in a statement that 30 missing persons had been recovered. The chief justice remarked that they had been sitting there from morning until night but could see no progress. He told the FC’s counsel that they did not say that all 50,000 FC personnel were bad, adding that just 50 officers were black sheep involved in unlawful activities.
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July - 9 
Six weeks after Nepal’ Constituent Assembly (CA) expired without delivering a constitution, Nepal’s last monarch Gyanendra Shah has said he wants to be the king again, reports The Hindu on July 10. Shah expressed his desire in an interview to a priva
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Six weeks after Nepal’ Constituent Assembly (CA) expired without delivering a constitution, Nepal’s last monarch Gyanendra Shah has said he wants to be the king again, reports The Hindu on July 10. Shah expressed his desire in an interview to a private television channel. The CA had abolished the monarchy at its first sitting in May 2008. Shah’s claim rests on what he says was a private agreement with the leaders of political parties on April 24, 2006 — the final day of the People’s Movement. On that night, after 19 days of street protests, the king conceded that sovereignty lay with the people, not the crown, and accepted the roadmap of the political parties to bring about peace and democracy. Meanwhile Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said, “The former king does not seem to have learnt any lessons. He will lose whatever facility he is getting.” Nepali Congress general secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula, a key negotiator during the final days of the People’s Movement, rejected the contention that there was any “agreement” with the king. “This is a lie. His remarks are outrageous and objectionable and I challenge him to provide proof of any deal. He is dreaming.”
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July - 9 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on July 9 defended his party’s line of peace and constitution, stating that the signing of the 12-point understanding in 2005 was “fundamentally correct”,
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on July 9 defended his party’s line of peace and constitution, stating that the signing of the 12-point understanding in 2005 was “fundamentally correct”, reports ekantipur.com. This was stated during the presentation of a political document in UCPN-Maoist’s Politburo meeting. Prachanda also acknowledged India’s supportive role, which he said, was crucial to the ongoing peace and constitution writing processes. Dahal further said that the party must stand firm on the line of peace and constitution, while correcting “past mistakes”, including the handling of the Rookmangud Katawal case, the election of the President and the Vice President and the recent split in the party. The Maoist government in May 2009 fired Katawal, the then Army chief, accusing him of disobeying orders.
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July - 9 
The Government Murari Chand College of Sylhet was closed for an indefinite period on July 9 following violence between the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), reports The Daily Star. At least 20 people were i
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The Government Murari Chand College of Sylhet was closed for an indefinite period on July 9 following violence between the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), reports The Daily Star. At least 20 people were injured after the clashed on the college campus. The Police arrested 12 ICS cadres, five for their alleged involvement with the arson and seven were picked up from different parts of the city for questioning.
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July - 9 
Commander of Security Forces in Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe on July 9 said that the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has no plan to acquire civilians' lands in the Jaffna peninsula to establish Army camps, according to Colombo Page. He reje
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Commander of Security Forces in Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe on July 9 said that the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has no plan to acquire civilians' lands in the Jaffna peninsula to establish Army camps, according to Colombo Page. He rejected the allegations of land grabbing as "media exaggerations spread with hidden agenda." "Instead, Army has been continuously handing back houses occupied by the Army since the end of war to their legitimate owners," the Commander told the British High Commissioner John Rankin at the SF-J Headquarters in Jaffna. "Like any other parts of Sri Lanka, Army is essential in the sphere of national security and only required strength of troops will remain in Jaffna. Reduction of troops will further continue considering the security situation. However, Army is not ready to take a security risk as they faced in early 1980s," SF-J Commander asserted to the British diplomat. As a matter of national security, SF-J Headquarters will acquire a limited area to expand the Palaly Airport and the Kankasanthurei Harbor, which are in the process of rapid expansion, the Commander added.
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July - 9 
Further, the Defence Secretary acknowledged that Sri Lanka's rehabilitated former combatants of the LTTE in the North and East will have the opportunity in the future to get involved in the local politics. Not only former senior ex-LTTE leaders who a
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Further, the Defence Secretary acknowledged that Sri Lanka's rehabilitated former combatants of the LTTE in the North and East will have the opportunity in the future to get involved in the local politics. Not only former senior ex-LTTE leaders who are involved in national and provincial level politics but there is chance for others to involve in local councils in the future, he said. "They could join hands with the Civil Security force in the development drive while doing a prestigious service and assist in the development of their areas," he noted.
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July - 9 
Ruling United Peoples' Freedom Alliance (UPFA) decided to nominate the incumbent Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan for the chief minister post of the Eastern Province. The General Secretary of Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) P. Pras
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Ruling United Peoples' Freedom Alliance (UPFA) decided to nominate the incumbent Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan for the chief minister post of the Eastern Province. The General Secretary of Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) P. Prashanthan confirmed the ruling party's decision in a media release.
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July - 9 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on July 8 called for re-merging the Northern and Eastern provinces demerged by a court decision. The TNA national list parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran said that according to the Constitution any two provinces in the cou
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on July 8 called for re-merging the Northern and Eastern provinces demerged by a court decision. The TNA national list parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran said that according to the Constitution any two provinces in the country can be merged and the time has come to permanently remerge the Northern and Eastern provinces which had been once temporarily merged. However the southern polity of the country says the demand to re-merge the two provinces is an LTTE separatist agenda and the Tamil party's call for re-merger is aimed at establishing an Eelam state in the region. Dismissing the accusation that his party is to set up an Eelam state in the Northern region, Sumanthiran asserted that his party's aim is to come to a solution that is acceptable to all the communities in the country and not to establish a separate Eelam state. If any party is interpreting the re-merger of the two provinces as a step to create a separate state then that party is misleading the people and the country completely, the TNA parliamentarian said. In July 1987, the two provinces were merged as part of the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord after the Indian government intervened to bring about a negotiated end to the island's armed separatist conflict. The Supreme Court in October 2006 ruled that the 1987 order by the then President of Sri Lanka merging the two provinces was not in keeping with the country's Constitution.
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July - 10 
"Jundal is a seasoned operative and does believe that he can get away from on the basis of dodging questions. He is quite a difficult man to interrogate. We have been listening to him and want him to say all that he has to before we get down to the s
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"Jundal is a seasoned operative and does believe that he can get away from on the basis of dodging questions. He is quite a difficult man to interrogate. We have been listening to him and want him to say all that he has to before we get down to the specifics," the officer added.
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July - 10 
A local court of Chandigarh on July 10, awarded three-year Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to four people, including an alleged ISI agent, in a three year old Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case, reports Indian Express. The Court of Additional District
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A local court of Chandigarh on July 10, awarded three-year Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) to four people, including an alleged ISI agent, in a three year old Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case, reports Indian Express. The Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Surinder Sahni convicted Savinder Kaur, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Kumar and Raj Kumar Gill and also slapped a fine of INR 5,000 each.
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July - 10 
According to IB and the Delhi Police are seeking to establish the exact links between LeT and the Indian Mujahideen (IM). He has said little about the IM and has never mentioned the Bhatkal brothers, Riyaz and Iqbal, and Amir Reza Khan, a key operati
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According to IB and the Delhi Police are seeking to establish the exact links between LeT and the Indian Mujahideen (IM). He has said little about the IM and has never mentioned the Bhatkal brothers, Riyaz and Iqbal, and Amir Reza Khan, a key operative of the group based in Pakistan.
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July - 10 
According to the Public prosecutor, Savinder Kaur, allegedly an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, had visited Pakistan on various occasions over the past few years. Kaur had been purchasing the fake currency notes from her counterparts in Paki
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According to the Public prosecutor, Savinder Kaur, allegedly an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, had visited Pakistan on various occasions over the past few years. Kaur had been purchasing the fake currency notes from her counterparts in Pakistan. A Police official commented, “She had further sold the fake currency notes to Yudhvir and this way the gang operated in various districts of Punjab”.
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July - 10 
After the arrest of top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abu Jundal, Indian security agencies have over the past few days intercepted several wireless messages close to the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley in which LeT commanders operating o
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After the arrest of top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abu Jundal, Indian security agencies have over the past few days intercepted several wireless messages close to the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley in which LeT commanders operating out of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) are telling counterparts across the border to launch major terror strikes in the region.
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July - 10 
Amidst criticism that some innocent villagers were killed in the June 28 encounter in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Raman Singh has said there was “no alternative” to a “strong and firm response” to violence by the Communist Party
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Amidst criticism that some innocent villagers were killed in the June 28 encounter in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Raman Singh has said there was “no alternative” to a “strong and firm response” to violence by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Indian Express on July 11. And responding to charges that only six of the 19 killed had prior Police record — thereby implying that the rest were not Maoist cadres — Raman Singh, in an emailed interview with The Indian Express, said the absence of previous record in police registers cannot automatically lead to the inference that those who died were “innocent”.
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July - 10 
As many as 24 sarpanches (head of village level local self-Government institution) en-masse tendered their resignations to the local administration in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 10, citing harassment of people by Police and non-fulfil
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As many as 24 sarpanches (head of village level local self-Government institution) en-masse tendered their resignations to the local administration in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 10, citing harassment of people by Police and non-fulfilment of their long-pending demands, official sources said. As many as 114 Panchayat members from these 24 village panchayats had resigned on July 9, they said. Harassment of the local people by Police and non- fulfilment of demands, for which Sarpanches had taken out a morcha in October 28 last year, have been given as reasons for the resignations, the sources said. However, the real reason of mass resignations is said to be threat from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who are active in Gadchiroli. The village heads and Police Patils (a Government representative at grassroots level) of the 24 villages first organised a meeting at Korchi taluka (administrative unit) town on July 10 and discussed the matter. Later, all of them proceeded to office of Panchayat Samiti (block level local self-Government institution) and presented their resignation letters to its Chairperson Nalinitai Andhe, the sources added. In Korchi, Zilla Parishad (district level local self-Government institution) elections had to be postponed in February last as no candidate came forward to file nominations apparently due to Maoist threat.
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July - 10 
Letters allegedly written by a terror outfit have exposed the liaison, militant organizations share with the Pakistani Army and also revealed their significant infiltration strategies, reports claimed on July 11, according to Zee News. The letters, a
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Letters allegedly written by a terror outfit have exposed the liaison, militant organizations share with the Pakistani Army and also revealed their significant infiltration strategies, reports claimed on July 11, according to Zee News. The letters, accessed by a leading English TV news channel, have an authoritarian tone and give an interesting peek into the terror groups’ modus operandi. The letters also reveal how these terror groups dictate terms to the Pakistani Army when it comes to deciding the targets of attack or claiming responsibility. These letters were written in November 2011 by a terror outfit identified as United Jihad Council and addressed to various places in Pakistan, one address being that of a Commander in Pakistani Army, based in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) near the Line of Control (LoC). As per the letters, several Indian Army Bases, religious sites and top figures are on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror groups. The letters have revealed that a specific instruction has been given to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), under international scanner for its terror-related activities, not to claim responsibility for any militant attacks. These letters provide a clear view of the rapport shared by the militants with Pakistan’s Army as one of them complains about Army “not implementing” their instructions. Militants have also mentioned in one such letter that Pakistan Army won’t fire until a terror group gets under the clutch of Indian Army and that they would communicate with few chosen Pak Army officers. The letters also reveal a detailed account on the methodology used by the militants, while infiltrating to India, including specific routes and the “launching camps”, the places from where the infiltration has been planned. The militants have specified five “launching camps” namely - Hassan Forward Kahuta, Nakiyal, Khoi Ratta, Samahni and Dhali Bagh. The letters have clearly instructed the militants to return to their launching camps, in case they had been sent to PoK for training.
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July - 10 
November 26, 2008, (26/11) attack handler Abu Jundal has been in custody of the Delhi Police's Special Cell since June 21, but insiders say that his 'real' interrogation is yet to begin, reports rediff.com. Investigators claim that they need a minimu
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November 26, 2008, (26/11) attack handler Abu Jundal has been in custody of the Delhi Police's Special Cell since June 21, but insiders say that his 'real' interrogation is yet to begin, reports rediff.com. Investigators claim that they need a minimum of three more months before they could put the Jundal case into perspective. "As we pointed out earlier we are not treating him only as a 26/11 accused, but as a man with a pile load of information regarding Lashkar's (LeT) India plans," said an investigation officer.
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July - 10 
Security Forces in an encounter killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’, identified as Ghulam Nabi War, at village Hayan Palpora in Kangan area of Ganderbal District on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK 47 rifle, 118 rounds of AK ammunitio
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Security Forces in an encounter killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’, identified as Ghulam Nabi War, at village Hayan Palpora in Kangan area of Ganderbal District on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK 47 rifle, 118 rounds of AK ammunition, 10 UBGL Grenade, 01 UBGL, 01 Chinese grenade was recovered from the encounter site. The militant was active in Ganderbal area for past one decade.
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July - 10 
SFs arrested five Ranjan Daimari faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD), identified as Fwilao Shaiat Boro, alias Khunsai (26), Nerswn Boro, alias Norsa, (27), Sensuna Basumatary (24), Bhagya Boro (25), and Pranjul Basumatary (32), from Chaglijhar Natunbasti area
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SFs arrested five Ranjan Daimari faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD), identified as Fwilao Shaiat Boro, alias Khunsai (26), Nerswn Boro, alias Norsa, (27), Sensuna Basumatary (24), Bhagya Boro (25), and Pranjul Basumatary (32), from Chaglijhar Natunbasti area in Udalguri. Further, SFs arrested two NDFB-RD informers identified as Nilima Daimary and Astumi Boro. SFs recovered a foreign-made .9mm pistol, 15 live rounds of 9mm rifle, 10 live China-made grenades, a grenade pouch belt and electronic detonators from the militants.
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July - 10 
SFs arrested one linkman of the ULFA-ATF, identified as Dhanjit Rabha, at Totolapara from the Baksa District. SFs recovered two magazines and one 9mm pistol in his possession.
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SFs arrested one linkman of the ULFA-ATF, identified as Dhanjit Rabha, at Totolapara from the Baksa District. SFs recovered two magazines and one 9mm pistol in his possession.
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July - 10 
SFs arrested two Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants Debojit Gogoi and Satyajit Baruah from Bhangamurghat under Barbaruah Police Station in Dibrugarh District. SFs recovered a grenade from their possession.
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SFs arrested two Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants Debojit Gogoi and Satyajit Baruah from Bhangamurghat under Barbaruah Police Station in Dibrugarh District. SFs recovered a grenade from their possession.
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July - 10 
Six militants including four militants belonging to Khaplang faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militants, one militant belonging to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB
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Six militants including four militants belonging to Khaplang faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militants, one militant belonging to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant surrendered at an Assam Rifles base in Joyrampur in Tinsukia District on July 10, reports The Telegraph. The militants deposited a 9mm pistol, a .38 revolver, two 7.65 mm pistol and 2.9 kilogram of Research and Development Explosives (RDX).
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July - 10 
The difference in the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) deepened further on July 10 after its chairman Mirwaiz Omar Farooq refused restructuring of the separatist amalgam, a long pending demand of its various constituents, Daily Excelsio
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The difference in the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) deepened further on July 10 after its chairman Mirwaiz Omar Farooq refused restructuring of the separatist amalgam, a long pending demand of its various constituents, Daily Excelsior reported. Mirwaiz said that some of the constituents of the amalgam put forth their viewpoints over restructuring of APHC-M. "Detailed deliberations were held about these suggestions. But we have to respect majority view. It is a majority opinion in executive and general council that 1993 Hurriyat constitution should be maintained and existing system of executive and general council will remain," he added. The senior separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah walked out of the joint meeting of the General and Executive Council held at its Rajbagh headquarters over the restructuring issue.
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July - 10 
Their action follows over 100 Gram Panchayat (village level local self-government) members, including 23 Sarpanchs (presidents of Panchayats) who had resigned on July 10. It is learnt the local Police had slapped preventive action against Buddhram He
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Their action follows over 100 Gram Panchayat (village level local self-government) members, including 23 Sarpanchs (presidents of Panchayats) who had resigned on July 10. It is learnt the local Police had slapped preventive action against Buddhram Hedami, Police patil of Phulgondi village in Korchi, for alleged role in helping the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The Police patils claimed that the security forces do not pay heed to their suggestions making their roles insignificant.
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July - 10 
Top intelligence sources privy to these developments said this was a diversionary tactic as Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) wanted to deflect attention from Jundal’s startling revelations that caused huge embarrassment to the ISI.
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Top intelligence sources privy to these developments said this was a diversionary tactic as Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) wanted to deflect attention from Jundal’s startling revelations that caused huge embarrassment to the ISI.
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July - 10 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from a hideout in Gaya District on July 10 night, reports Daily Bhaskar. The Maoists, Jyoti Paswan alias Lodhi and Kamlesh Yadav alias Umesh Yadav were arrested from a forest area,
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from a hideout in Gaya District on July 10 night, reports Daily Bhaskar. The Maoists, Jyoti Paswan alias Lodhi and Kamlesh Yadav alias Umesh Yadav were arrested from a forest area, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinay Kumar said. A notebook, two letters, 14 kilograms sulphur power, 800 grams aluminium power, 2.4 kilograms potassium dichromate, solar plate for charging mobile phones and six mobile sets were recovered from the possession of the two Maoists, the SSP said. The Maoist duo were wanted in connection with a dozen cases of Maoist violence, including the killing of the then Konch Police Station's Station House Officer (SHO) Mithilesh Prasad in February 2010, Kumar added.
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July - 10 
Unidentified militants killed one civilian, identified as Swapan Dhar Chaudhury (56), owner of Rajiv Automobiles (Motor parts) at Haflong in Dima Hasao on July 10.
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Unidentified militants killed one civilian, identified as Swapan Dhar Chaudhury (56), owner of Rajiv Automobiles (Motor parts) at Haflong in Dima Hasao on July 10.
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July - 10 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 10 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leadership is losing control over its cadre and it has split into many groups, reports The Hindu. Addressing presspersons on the achievements of the U
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 10 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leadership is losing control over its cadre and it has split into many groups, reports The Hindu. Addressing presspersons on the achievements of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-II Government in the last three years here, he said like any other militant group, the Maoists have lost control over its cadre and “many splinter groups have formed, and they have become rogues”. Replying to a question, he said splinter groups have committed a large number of atrocities against women. “The Maoists are showing signs of stress and atrocities are being committed.” He cited a UN report and said: “The Maoists are also recruiting children.”
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July - 10 
25-year old girl’s strangulated body was found from her home in Safoora Goth. The girl was identified as Tehmina.
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25-year old girl’s strangulated body was found from her home in Safoora Goth. The girl was identified as Tehmina.
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July - 10 
A 19-year-old boy identified as Mehrab was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Maripur Truck Stand.
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A 19-year-old boy identified as Mehrab was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Maripur Truck Stand.
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July - 10 
A government middle school for boys was also blown up in Safi tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency, reports Daily Times. According to a political agent, the attack takes the number of destroyed schools in the region to 96. Local residents said tha
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A government middle school for boys was also blown up in Safi tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency, reports Daily Times. According to a political agent, the attack takes the number of destroyed schools in the region to 96. Local residents said that unidentified terrorists who are against literacy planted explosives near the school. The explosion destroyed the school building.
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July - 10 
A schoolteacher, identified as Rasheed, was shot dead in the Shamsabad area of Mastung District in Balochistan on July 10, reports Daily Times. According to sources, Rasheed was on his way when some unidentified assailants opened fire on him in front
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A schoolteacher, identified as Rasheed, was shot dead in the Shamsabad area of Mastung District in Balochistan on July 10, reports Daily Times. According to sources, Rasheed was on his way when some unidentified assailants opened fire on him in front of his school. Resultantly, he died on the spot.
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July - 10 
A shopkeeper, Nasrullah, was abducted from his shop in the Khuzdar district. According to Police, Nasrullah was at his shop when armed men took him away to some undisclosed destination.
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A shopkeeper, Nasrullah, was abducted from his shop in the Khuzdar district. According to Police, Nasrullah was at his shop when armed men took him away to some undisclosed destination.
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July - 10 
Annoyed by non-implementation of the Supreme Court’s orders, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on July 10 directed the Balochistan Home Department and law enforcement agencies to recover and produce before the court all missing persons in a we
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Annoyed by non-implementation of the Supreme Court’s orders, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on July 10 directed the Balochistan Home Department and law enforcement agencies to recover and produce before the court all missing persons in a week, reports Dawn. A three-judge bench, comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Jawwad S. Khwaja and Justice Khilji Arif Hussain, is hearing a petition on the law and order situation and human rights violations in the province at the Quetta registry of Supreme Court. Balochistan Chief Secretary Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad, Defence Ministry representative Mohammad Hussain Shehbaz, provincial Home Secretary Nasibullah Bazai, Inspector General Tariq Umar Khatab and Advocate General Amanullah Kanrani were present in the court.
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July - 10 
Another body was recovered near the Customs House in the Khuzdar District. "On a tip-off, a Police team reached an area near the Customs House and recovered a dead body dumped by the road,” police said, adding that the body had been shifted to hospit
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Another body was recovered near the Customs House in the Khuzdar District. "On a tip-off, a Police team reached an area near the Customs House and recovered a dead body dumped by the road,” police said, adding that the body had been shifted to hospital for identification.
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July - 10 
Another man was abducted by unidentified armed men from the Gwadar District.
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Another man was abducted by unidentified armed men from the Gwadar District.
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July - 10 
At least two persons, father-son duo, lost their lives when unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire in the Keamari area.
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At least two persons, father-son duo, lost their lives when unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire in the Keamari area.
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July - 10 
Five militants were killed in clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Otmela area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 10, reports The Nation. According to a security official, the militants attacked a checkpost in Otmel
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Five militants were killed in clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Otmela area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 10, reports The Nation. According to a security official, the militants attacked a checkpost in Otmela injuring one soldier. At least five militants were killed in the retaliatory firing by the SFs.
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July - 10 
Five more persons were killed in separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on July 10.
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Five more persons were killed in separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on July 10.
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July - 10 
Levies Force recovered a bullet-riddled body from Gidar Valley near the Surab area of Kalat District.
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Levies Force recovered a bullet-riddled body from Gidar Valley near the Surab area of Kalat District.
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July - 10 
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman on July 10 maintained that Islamabad continues to deem unilateral drone attacks a violation of humanitarian and international law, reports The News. “It hasn’t Okayed any American drone strikes
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman on July 10 maintained that Islamabad continues to deem unilateral drone attacks a violation of humanitarian and international law, reports The News. “It hasn’t Okayed any American drone strikes on its territory in exchange for Washington’s apology over the Salala attacks,” she said in an interview with CNN. Referring to the complexities of the drone programme, she said it tests the relationship at every juncture. “And we honestly feel that there are ‘better’ ways now of eliminating al Qaeda, which has been done with our help. We have been doing that consistently, ridding high and medium value targets consistently. We’re the heavy lifters in this relationship.” Although, the drones may appear as a precise tool to target militants, the damage they do in radicalizing people and challenging the bilateral relationship far outweighs the benefits, she said.
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July - 10 
Police neutralised a 20-kilogramme explosive device in Kalat District. According to officials, acting on a tip-off, police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel reached the site and defused explosive materials, which had been placed in the garden b
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Police neutralised a 20-kilogramme explosive device in Kalat District. According to officials, acting on a tip-off, police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel reached the site and defused explosive materials, which had been placed in the garden by unidentified men for sabotage.
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July - 10 
Police recovered the body of one person, Zohaib, from near Malir River.
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Police recovered the body of one person, Zohaib, from near Malir River.
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July - 10 
Reacting to the reopening of NATO supply routes, a hitherto unknown Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction on July 10 said that attacks on Army personnel in Gujranwala District of Punjab on July 9 are legitimate, reports Dawn. The group, Idara Pasb
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Reacting to the reopening of NATO supply routes, a hitherto unknown Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction on July 10 said that attacks on Army personnel in Gujranwala District of Punjab on July 9 are legitimate, reports Dawn. The group, Idara Pasban-i-Shariat, an offshoot of the TTP, criticised the political and military leadership for striking a deal with the US, saying the leadership had betrayed the nation by resuming supplies to NATO forces in Afghanistan. The cadres of the group distributed pamphlets in Miramshah bazaar in North Wazistan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The pamphlet said the Army and the Government had been giving an impression for the last few months that relations with the US had been severed. But now, it said, Generals and the political leadership had opened supplies for NATO forces although the US Government neither tendered an apology nor stopped drone attacks.
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July - 10 
The court rejected a request made by Raja Irshad, the counsel for the Frontier Corps Balochistan, for an in camera briefing on missing persons and law and order. “It is regrettable that law enforcement agencies are not obeying the court’s orders to p
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The court rejected a request made by Raja Irshad, the counsel for the Frontier Corps Balochistan, for an in camera briefing on missing persons and law and order. “It is regrettable that law enforcement agencies are not obeying the court’s orders to produce the persons who disappeared,” the CJP said, adding that the court wanted to see recovery and production of all missing persons. He said the authorities, including law enforcement agencies, were trying to prolong the missing persons’ case and warned that such attitude would worsen the situation. If a missing person was wanted in any case, he should be put on trial, he added.
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July - 10 
The home secretary informed the court that 101 people – 86 civilians and 15 Policemen – had lost their lives in target killings in Quetta in June. Police arrested three terrorists who confessed that they had killed 24 religious scholars in Quetta and
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The home secretary informed the court that 101 people – 86 civilians and 15 Policemen – had lost their lives in target killings in Quetta in June. Police arrested three terrorists who confessed that they had killed 24 religious scholars in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan. Quetta Police Chief Mir Zubair said 56 terrorists had been killed.
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July - 10 
The tehsildar (revenue officer) of Mullagori tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) escaped a bomb blast near Juma Khan Kallay on Nasir Bagh Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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The tehsildar (revenue officer) of Mullagori tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) escaped a bomb blast near Juma Khan Kallay on Nasir Bagh Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 10, reports Dawn. An official of Nasir Bagh Police Station said the tehsildar was on way to his office at about 9:30am when his vehicle was targeted with a roadside improvised explosive device near Juma Khan Kallay. The vehicle was damaged but the official remained unhurt, he added.
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July - 10 
Three persons including a female were shot dead by unidentified assailants inside their home at Tajpura Scheme area under Ghaziabad Police Station Lahore District in Punjab on July 10, reports The Nation. Police investigators said the victims, yet to
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Three persons including a female were shot dead by unidentified assailants inside their home at Tajpura Scheme area under Ghaziabad Police Station Lahore District in Punjab on July 10, reports The Nation. Police investigators said the victims, yet to be identified, were asleep when some unknown gunmen barged into the home and opened indiscriminate bullets on them. Subsequently, two persons including a woman died instantly whereas third person succumbed to his injuries at hospital. According to a neighbour of the victims, few armed motorcyclists approached the home at Tajpura and sprayed bullets on sleeping family members. “They along with their killing weapons fled the scene within no time,” he added.
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July - 10 
Two key US Senators have introduced legislation in the US Senate asking for the Haqqani Network to be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), saying it fits the criteria outlined for the FTO, reports The Express Tribune. Senator Dianne
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Two key US Senators have introduced legislation in the US Senate asking for the Haqqani Network to be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), saying it fits the criteria outlined for the FTO, reports The Express Tribune. Senator Dianne Feinstein, head of the Senate Intelligence Committee and vice chairman of the committee Senator Saxby Chambliss issued a press release on July 10 saying they have asked, in the bill, for the State Department to designate the Haqqani Network as an FTO. The release stated that the “FTO designation makes it illegal to provide material support or resources to the Haqqani Network, an organisation responsible for the deaths of hundreds of US, Afghan and coalition service members in Afghanistan and countless civilians.” The bill comes a day after the Congress was to vote on a bill calling for the Secretary of State to report whether the Haqqani Network met the criteria of being designated as an FTO or not. The House has yet to vote on that bill.
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July - 10 
Two persons, identified as Mohammad Shafique and Khair Jan, were killed when unidentified armed men on a motorcycle opened fire in the Iskalku area of Kalat District.
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Two persons, identified as Mohammad Shafique and Khair Jan, were killed when unidentified armed men on a motorcycle opened fire in the Iskalku area of Kalat District.
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July - 10 
Unidentified militants abducted Jamia Salfiya principal, Habibullah, near the Airport Road area in Quetta. According to Police, Habibullah was on his way to the Jamia Salfiya when unidentified persons intercepted him and took him away to some undiscl
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Unidentified militants abducted Jamia Salfiya principal, Habibullah, near the Airport Road area in Quetta. According to Police, Habibullah was on his way to the Jamia Salfiya when unidentified persons intercepted him and took him away to some undisclosed location.
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July - 10 
Unidentified militants blew up a primary school for girls at Mera Mashokhel under Badhber Police Station in Peshawar.
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Unidentified militants blew up a primary school for girls at Mera Mashokhel under Badhber Police Station in Peshawar.
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July - 10 
The delay in clearing legal hurdles and the refusal of the opposition parties to be part of the fresh Constituent Assembly elections have minimised chances of the polls being held on November 22, Election Commission (EC) officials said on July 10. EC
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The delay in clearing legal hurdles and the refusal of the opposition parties to be part of the fresh Constituent Assembly elections have minimised chances of the polls being held on November 22, Election Commission (EC) officials said on July 10. EC officials came to this conclusion after separate meetings with Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai and his ministers and leaders of 28 opposition parties in the past two days. However, the EC is yet to announce this fact in public as it is waiting for the July 22 deadline it has given to the Government to amend electoral laws and the Interim Constitution to hold free and fair polls.
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July - 10 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa as saying that elections to Northern Provincial Council (NPC) will take just over a year from now. “We want to hold elections in September 2013. We are working towards it [the elections] in a systematic manner,”
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa as saying that elections to Northern Provincial Council (NPC) will take just over a year from now. “We want to hold elections in September 2013. We are working towards it [the elections] in a systematic manner,” the President said. Rajapaksa said there were many issues to be resolved ahead of holding of elections. The primary one related to the electoral rolls. People who fled when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were in power and during the war were still coming in and staking claim to their land and property after the defeat of the LTTE in May 2009. These people too had to be accommodated in the rolls. The last rolls were more than 30 years old and had no relation to the current eligible voters in the province. The second issue was the completion of the rehabilitation and resettlement process. This was on with international support and was expected to be completed soon. Livelihood issues too were being addressed. Insisting that his government had worked on all the promises that were delivered and was serious about fulfilling all undertakings that were given to the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2009, he said he had even said that he was willing to go beyond the 13th Amendment. Clarifying for the first time what the plus was, Rajapaksa said this was the creation of a Senate. “I said 13th Amendment plus. Then Shankar [Shiv Shankar Menon, Indian National Security Adviser] remarked if I meant the creation of a Senate, and I said yes.” Menon had met Rajapaksa on June 29 on post-Geneva issues. Rajapaksa made it clear that the creation of a Senate and the fleshing out of a solution needed to come from Parliament. “This is [where] the Parliamentary Select Committee is important,” he said
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July - 11 
According to one of the witnesses, who has studied in a madrassa (seminary) in Darbhanga, his distant relative Naqi Ahmed Shaikh also used to visit the madrassa. “In 2008, a man, who identified himself as Imran used to visit the madrassa and interact
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According to one of the witnesses, who has studied in a madrassa (seminary) in Darbhanga, his distant relative Naqi Ahmed Shaikh also used to visit the madrassa. “In 2008, a man, who identified himself as Imran used to visit the madrassa and interact with the youth. Tehseen Shaikh alias Monu (a wanted accused in the 13/7 blasts), Naqi and a few others also used to deliver provocative and jihadi speeches,” said the witness, adding, “Imran used to show CDs of the Gujarat riots and atrocities on Muslims in the country on his laptop. He told them that blasts should be carried out to take revenge.”
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July - 11 
According to The Times of India, around 30 Police patils (volunteers working as department's representatives in villages) of Korchi taluka (revenue division) in Gadchiroli District, submitted their resignation on July 11 to the sub-divisional magistr
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According to The Times of India, around 30 Police patils (volunteers working as department's representatives in villages) of Korchi taluka (revenue division) in Gadchiroli District, submitted their resignation on July 11 to the sub-divisional magistrate alleging torture by C-60 commandos of the District Police.
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July - 11 
Alleging harassment from Andhra Pradesh (AP) leaders and cadres, a CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ surrendered before Odisha Police, reports The Times of India. Deba Padiami (30), who was wanted in connection with landmine explosions and other criminal activi
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Alleging harassment from Andhra Pradesh (AP) leaders and cadres, a CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ surrendered before Odisha Police, reports The Times of India. Deba Padiami (30), who was wanted in connection with landmine explosions and other criminal activities, surrendered before Malkangiri District Police on July 11. Padiami, who served as ‘area commander’ of Kalimela-Motu dalam (squad), said the Odisha cadre was neglected by the Maoist leadership which is dominated by AP leaders.
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An encounter broke out between suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Force personnel near Jamdaha village of Giridih District on July 12, reports The Hindu. There was no report of any casualty, Superintende
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An encounter broke out between suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Force personnel near Jamdaha village of Giridih District on July 12, reports The Hindu. There was no report of any casualty, Superintendent of Police A.V. Homkar told reporters in Giridih. The encounter took place during a search operation.
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An encounter took place between suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants and Security Forces (SFs) at Longhug village under Dolamara Police Station at about 7.30 am in Karbi Anglong on July 11, reports The Sentinel. However, the KP
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An encounter took place between suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants and Security Forces (SFs) at Longhug village under Dolamara Police Station at about 7.30 am in Karbi Anglong on July 11, reports The Sentinel. However, the KPLT militants managed to flee the spot.SFs recovered two Chinese hand grenades, one wireless set, one AK series magazine and 30 live cartridges from the spot.
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July - 11 
Another native of Darbhanga in his Police statement said that Imran also showed video clips of Maulana Masood Azhar and Pakistani Takreer to children and youth. “Several children had loaded clips of Pakistani Takreer on their phones. Another native g
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Another native of Darbhanga in his Police statement said that Imran also showed video clips of Maulana Masood Azhar and Pakistani Takreer to children and youth. “Several children had loaded clips of Pakistani Takreer on their phones. Another native gave a similar statement to the police. This seems to be the time when Imran was trying to set up a Darbhanga module of the Indian Mujahideen (IM),” said the witness. “These witnesses have told us that they observed Imran to be an extremist. Even Gayoor Jamali, who was arrested by the Delhi police after an IM module was busted by them last year, told the witnesses that Imran was very provocative,” said an Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer, requesting anonymity.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on July 11 that Kashmir is not an internal issue of India but a political issue between India and Pakistan, according to India Today. "Kashmir is not an internal issue of India. It (Kashmir) is a political issue betw
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on July 11 that Kashmir is not an internal issue of India but a political issue between India and Pakistan, according to India Today. "Kashmir is not an internal issue of India. It (Kashmir) is a political issue between the two countries and unless the two nations sit and talk to resolve it, it would continue to remain an issue," Omar said. Omar said Jammu and Kashmir is not about development and money. "The issue has not cropped up due to lack of money but it has been always a political issue," he said, adding "I have also informed the prime minister that Kashmir issue is not an issue of money and development."
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July - 11 
Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested one Prithvi faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-P) militant identified as Ninghtougjam Jiten Singh alias Angang alias Chaiba from Langol Ningthou area at 5:10 pm on July 10.
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Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested one Prithvi faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-P) militant identified as Ninghtougjam Jiten Singh alias Angang alias Chaiba from Langol Ningthou area at 5:10 pm on July 10.
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July - 11 
In Gadchiroli, more than 200 elected representatives and office-bearers have so far resigned under some pretext or another in the ongoing year. On July 11, two more Gram Panchayat members are learnt to have resigned. It is learnt the village headmen
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In Gadchiroli, more than 200 elected representatives and office-bearers have so far resigned under some pretext or another in the ongoing year. On July 11, two more Gram Panchayat members are learnt to have resigned. It is learnt the village headmen federation decided to ask members to vacate their posts protesting the unfulfilled promises of the local administration. There is a 22-point charter of demand that includes cancellation of an iron ore mining projects in Korchi. The demands, which also include several pro-development issues, were placed before the civic administration towards end of the last year when local villagers had organized a massive demonstration.
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July - 11 
In the MHA’s faxed copy, it was also indicated that the commissioner excise Nagaland be asked to submit detailed report to the department urgently. The chief secretary in his note, has also asked the secretary and additional secretary excise, to “pro
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In the MHA’s faxed copy, it was also indicated that the commissioner excise Nagaland be asked to submit detailed report to the department urgently. The chief secretary in his note, has also asked the secretary and additional secretary excise, to “process” and “reply” to the matter raised by MHA urgently.
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July - 11 
Indian Mujahedeen’s (IM) India chief and one of the main conspirators and executors of the triple blasts in Mumbai on July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mohammed Ahmed Sadibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal used to impart jihadi speeches to the youth in a school library at
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Indian Mujahedeen’s (IM) India chief and one of the main conspirators and executors of the triple blasts in Mumbai on July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mohammed Ahmed Sadibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal used to impart jihadi speeches to the youth in a school library at Darbhanga in Bihar, DNA reports. Several youths used to attend his speeches and download video clips showing atrocities on Muslims around the world and the speeches of Pakistani Takreer on their mobile phones. This was revealed by at least three Darbhanga residents in their Police statement.
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July - 11 
It may be mentioned here that as per security agency reports Tral, Kulgam, Shopian and parts of Pulwama District have sizeable number of militants and their presence has put the security of the national highway at risk in South Kashmir.
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It may be mentioned here that as per security agency reports Tral, Kulgam, Shopian and parts of Pulwama District have sizeable number of militants and their presence has put the security of the national highway at risk in South Kashmir.
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July - 11 
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a fax addressed to the Nagaland chief secretary, seeking details of alleged nexus between a militant group and a liquor syndicate operating in the State. In a faxed message, the MHA official claimed that the m
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a fax addressed to the Nagaland chief secretary, seeking details of alleged nexus between a militant group and a liquor syndicate operating in the State. In a faxed message, the MHA official claimed that the ministry had “received” inputs regarding the nexus. According to the MHA’s fax marked ‘Secret’, it stated that the syndicate in Nagaland was “awarded contract” for supplying tax free liquor to paramilitary forces. According to the fax dated July 5, received on July 11, the MHA said it received inputs that the “last five contracts” were allotted by the Government of Nagaland to one M/s. Raddison and Ranisson Limited (Assam) which expired in March 2012. The faxed copy signed by C.M. Bhatia, under secretary (Northeast), MHA, stated that inputs received indicated that “fictitious societies” were being propped up by the syndicate “who finances” a particular militant faction “in lieu” of protection for the “illegal liquor trade”.
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July - 11 
Police arrested three Pakistan trained militants from Handwara area in Kupwara District after they returned from across the Line of Control (LoC) after arms training, Daily Excelsior reported on July 11. The arrested militants were identified as Nase
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Police arrested three Pakistan trained militants from Handwara area in Kupwara District after they returned from across the Line of Control (LoC) after arms training, Daily Excelsior reported on July 11. The arrested militants were identified as Naseer Ahmad Qureshi alias Shahbaz, Farooq Ahmad alias Abid and Mohammad Yousuf alias Khalid. However, no arms were recovered from their possession.
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July - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to Noyon faction of KCP (KCP-Noyon) identified as Yumnam Anand Singh and Thingujam Arun Singh from Thoubal Babu Bazar in Thoubal District. Two demands letters of KCP-Noyon) signed by ‘finance se
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to Noyon faction of KCP (KCP-Noyon) identified as Yumnam Anand Singh and Thingujam Arun Singh from Thoubal Babu Bazar in Thoubal District. Two demands letters of KCP-Noyon) signed by ‘finance secretary’ Tomthil Meitei were recovered from the possession of Y Anand Singh and some blank letter heads were recovered from the possession of Thingujam Arun Singh. Further, the individuals reveal that they are working under the command of one Mutum Somen Singh of KCP-Noyon.
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July - 11 
Some suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants set ablaze two vehicles heading for Imphal from Moreh near Thamnapokpi under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District at around 5 pm on July 11. The burned
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Some suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants set ablaze two vehicles heading for Imphal from Moreh near Thamnapokpi under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District at around 5 pm on July 11. The burned vehicles were one Bolero jeep and one Tata Sumo. The militants looted INR 3000 along with a mobile phone from the Bolero driver. The Tata Sumo is owned and driven by Naorem Churamani from whom INR 20,000 cash was looted. The militants also looted INR 10,000 and one mobile phone from two women who boarded the Tata Sumo from Heikakpokpi. The suspected NSCN-IM cadres were armed with AK-47 rifles and their faces were masked.
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July - 11 
State home minister Gaikhangam, while clarifying to the cut motions raised by the opposition Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to the demand of Manipur Police stated that Manipur Police Department is working under a complex situation dealing wit
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State home minister Gaikhangam, while clarifying to the cut motions raised by the opposition Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to the demand of Manipur Police stated that Manipur Police Department is working under a complex situation dealing with more than 50 militant outfits in the State.
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July - 11 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the night of July 11 detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Jawahar tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, reported Daily Excelsior. CRPF Inspector General (Operations) B N Ram
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the night of July 11 detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Jawahar tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, reported Daily Excelsior. CRPF Inspector General (Operations) B N Ramesh claimed that CRPF noticed a box fitted with wires 350 meters short of the Jawahar tunnel on its Southern side in the night of July 11. The 500 gram IED was defused later. "We had inputs that National Highway would be attacked owing to the recent spurt in violence in the Valley. So our special teams were continuously searching the highway for explosives," Hindustan Times quoted Ramesh as saying.
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July - 11 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed the son of a ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader at Sana Gunjibhata in Khaparakhol Block of Bolangir District of Odisha early on July 11, reports The Hindu. The Police said about 30 armed
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed the son of a ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader at Sana Gunjibhata in Khaparakhol Block of Bolangir District of Odisha early on July 11, reports The Hindu. The Police said about 30 armed Maoists went to the house of Ganeshram Bhoi, looking for his son Sashiram (42). On being told that Sashiram was not home, the Maoists left but returned later and forced Sashiram to accompany them. They tied Sashiram to a pole and assaulted him before killing him with a bayonet, as his family, including his father, watched helplessly. Sashiram had worked as a contractor in neighbouring Nuapada District.
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July - 11 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Security Force personnel during a joint combing operation in Barigaon under Laxmipur Police limits in Koraput District on July 11, reports IBN Live. They were identifie
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Security Force personnel during a joint combing operation in Barigaon under Laxmipur Police limits in Koraput District on July 11, reports IBN Live. They were identified as Dasaratha, Kamburu and Chintamani, in the age group of 30 to 40 years. Dasarath has about 13 criminal cases were pending against him. Though no specific charges were pending against Kamburu and Chintamani, both were close associates of Dasaratha.
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July - 11 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) extended the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N) for another three months until September 30, reports Nagaland Post. Joint secretary in charge of North Eas
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) extended the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Nunisa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-N) for another three months until September 30, reports Nagaland Post. Joint secretary in charge of North East, Shambhu Singh signed the extension agreement on behalf of the Central Government.
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July - 11 
United Naga Council (UNC) has announced a 96 hour total bandh (shut down strike) from midnight of July 23 till midnight of July 27 to protest the indifferent attitude of the Government to its demand for ‘alternative arrangement’ of the Nagas living i
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United Naga Council (UNC) has announced a 96 hour total bandh (shut down strike) from midnight of July 23 till midnight of July 27 to protest the indifferent attitude of the Government to its demand for ‘alternative arrangement’ of the Nagas living in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by the Publicity Wing of the UNC said a 48 hour total bandh was observed in Naga areas from the midnight of June 16 to midnight of June 18 to protest the lack of sincerity of the Government of India (GoI) and Government of Manipur (GoM) in taking forward the democratic process of dialogue on the demand for an ‘alternative arrangement’ for the Nagas in Manipur outside the GoM and to urge the GoI for intervention. Stating that the demand for an alternative arrangement is for immediate intervention, pending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue, the UNC alleged that even after a lapse of three weeks of having publicly registered the protest, no initiative has been taken up for pursuing the dialogue process to its logical end.
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July - 11 
A passerby was killed while 27 others injured when a roadside bomb struck the contract vehicle of Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) at the Mawach Goth. The bomb struck the vehicle carrying 40 SUPARCO employees in the pre
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A passerby was killed while 27 others injured when a roadside bomb struck the contract vehicle of Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) at the Mawach Goth. The bomb struck the vehicle carrying 40 SUPARCO employees in the precincts of Saeedabad Police Station. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) officials said the bomb was a locally made box, which carried two to three kilograms of highly explosive material. It was fitted in a bicycle and detonated with a remote controlled device. The blast came as a second such attack on SUPARCO employees after terrorists from Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) targeted a SUPARCO bus carrying Shiite employees to Friday prayers in 2003. Meanwhile, a Policeman was shot dead in an encounter that took place in Gharibabad Goth within the precincts of Malir City Police Station. According to Police, following a tip off their team reached Gharibabad Goth to conduct a raid. As soon as the Police party reached the site, armed assailants ambushed them and opened indiscriminate fire. In the ensuing crossfire, Constable Mushtaq Ahmed, sustained injuries and died later.
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July - 11 
An activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and his two-year-old son were killed in Orangi town in the vicinity of Pakistan Bazar Police Station. According to Police, deceased Waseem, 27, son of one Abdul Raheem and two-year-old Osama, son of W
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An activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and his two-year-old son were killed in Orangi town in the vicinity of Pakistan Bazar Police Station. According to Police, deceased Waseem, 27, son of one Abdul Raheem and two-year-old Osama, son of Waseem, was sitting outside their home when armed motorcyclist shot and injured them. Both died later.
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July - 11 
Kohat Police on July 11 arrested 24 suspects and seized arms and ammunition from their possession during search operation in various parts of the Kohat District, reports Dawn. Officials said that the operation was conducted by elite force personnel i
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Kohat Police on July 11 arrested 24 suspects and seized arms and ammunition from their possession during search operation in various parts of the Kohat District, reports Dawn. Officials said that the operation was conducted by elite force personnel in the jurisdiction of Gumbat, Junglekhel, city and Lachi Police Stations. The seizure included one repeater, one Kalashnikov, one rifle, three shotguns, 11 pistols, 10 chargers and one and a half kilograms of hashish.
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July - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) raided a house in the Zainy Khel area of Upper Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Orakzai chapter militant on July 11, a security official said, The Expre
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Security Forces (SFs) raided a house in the Zainy Khel area of Upper Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Orakzai chapter militant on July 11, a security official said, The Express Tribune reported. The militant was identified as Maseed Khan of the Feroz Khel Tribe. Khan was wanted in multiple attacks on SF’s convoys, bombings, planting roadside Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along with firing missiles at security check posts in the agency.
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July - 11 
Six persons were killed in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 11.
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Six persons were killed in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 11.
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July - 11 
The committee members were further told that government succeeded in maintaining its writ in Bajaur and Mohmand agencies and the terrorists were pushed back into Afghanistan. He told the committee the terrorists were organising attacks from across th
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The committee members were further told that government succeeded in maintaining its writ in Bajaur and Mohmand agencies and the terrorists were pushed back into Afghanistan. He told the committee the terrorists were organising attacks from across the border from Afghanistan into Pakistan. The committee was told of the instability in Bara and upper regions, which was also affecting provincial capital Peshawar as well.
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July - 11 
The committee was told that there were total 120,467 displaced people in Pakistan who need permanent shelter facilities. About the presence of Afghan refugees in Pakistan the committee was told that there were over three million Afghan refugees in Pa
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The committee was told that there were total 120,467 displaced people in Pakistan who need permanent shelter facilities. About the presence of Afghan refugees in Pakistan the committee was told that there were over three million Afghan refugees in Pakistan out of which two million were registered and one million were unregistered. SAFRON secretary told the committee that until December 31 Afghan refugees could stay in Pakistan after which they had to go to their own country. He said that unfortunately Afghan government was not taking interest in taking its nationals back. The committee decided to take briefing on each sector in FATA in order to determine the progress and development work in the area. Online
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July - 11 
The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) law and order secretary Shakeel Qadir while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) on July 11 said that there was an urgent need to launch an operation against ter
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The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) law and order secretary Shakeel Qadir while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) on July 11 said that there was an urgent need to launch an operation against terrorists in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) as they were getting hold of the area and government was losing its writ day by day, according to Daily Times. He said that Security Forces were engaged in operation against terrorists in Upper Orakzai while situation was under control in Lower Orakzai area. The secretary said that there was lack of trust between tribals and government. He said that until now government had failed to identify the source of funding in order to stop it.
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July - 11 
The SAFRON committee members headed by Senator Muhammad Saleh Shah expressed its deep concern over the report of presence of over 20,000 terrorists in NWA getting uninterrupted supply of weapons to create law and order situation in the area. The comm
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The SAFRON committee members headed by Senator Muhammad Saleh Shah expressed its deep concern over the report of presence of over 20,000 terrorists in NWA getting uninterrupted supply of weapons to create law and order situation in the area. The committee chairman was of the view that terrorism and militancy in FATA have affected the whole area and its residents badly and government needs to draw an effective full-fledged strategy to root out terrorism from the area. He said that people of FATA need better job opportunities and healthy lifestyle. He said that health and education were important to normalise the nature and situation of the area.
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July - 11 
Two activists of the Awami National Party (ANP) were killed at Nazimabad No 2 within the limits of Nazimabad Police Station. After the incident heavy aerial firing was reported in the vicinity.
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Two activists of the Awami National Party (ANP) were killed at Nazimabad No 2 within the limits of Nazimabad Police Station. After the incident heavy aerial firing was reported in the vicinity.
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July - 11 
Two bodies, including that of an imambargah leader, were recovered in Mian Gundi area, an outskirt of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 11, according to Daily Times. The bodies were identified as those of Satellite Town imambarga
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Two bodies, including that of an imambargah leader, were recovered in Mian Gundi area, an outskirt of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 11, according to Daily Times. The bodies were identified as those of Satellite Town imambargah leader Mulana Nour Ali Nour and Syed Haseeb Abad Zaidi, a resident of Sirki Road Quetta. A slip was found from one of the body in which Lashker-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) claimed the responsibility of the killings. “They were slaughtered and beheaded in a brutal manner,” hospital sources said adding that their ages were around 28 to 30. The relatives of Haseeb told the media that he had been abducted from Satellite Town some 19 days earlier. They said the abductors had initially demanded a ransom amount of PKR 1.9 million, which they increased by another million upon receiving the PKR 1.5 million.
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July - 11 
Leaders of the main opposition parties met President Ram Baran Yadav on July 11 and requested him not to give his approval if the Government comes up with a full-fledged budget, reports Nepal News. During the meeting, the opposition leaders informed
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Leaders of the main opposition parties met President Ram Baran Yadav on July 11 and requested him not to give his approval if the Government comes up with a full-fledged budget, reports Nepal News. During the meeting, the opposition leaders informed the President about the all-party meeting in the previous evening in which they had reiterated their stance that the Government cannot introduce a full budget.
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July - 11 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and CPN-Maoist, the breakaway party formed under Mohan Baidya's leadership, on July 11 formed a joint task force to settle the disputes regarding the ownership of the party office seen after the pa
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and CPN-Maoist, the breakaway party formed under Mohan Baidya's leadership, on July 11 formed a joint task force to settle the disputes regarding the ownership of the party office seen after the party split.
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July - 11 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on July 9 said leaving the Government without striking agreement on contentious issues of the new constitution will be ‘suicidal’ for the party, reports Kantipuronline. In his political document presen
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on July 9 said leaving the Government without striking agreement on contentious issues of the new constitution will be ‘suicidal’ for the party, reports Kantipuronline. In his political document presented to the party’s Politburo, he firmly stood in favour of the Government. The opposition parties have been saying Bhattarai’s resignation is the only option to end the protracted political deadlock.
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July - 11 
Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on July 11 categorically denied the statement that there is an Army strength of one to five civilians in the Jaffna peninsula and stated that there was a population of half a million in Jaffna while
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Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on July 11 categorically denied the statement that there is an Army strength of one to five civilians in the Jaffna peninsula and stated that there was a population of half a million in Jaffna while the strength of the army was 10,000, according to Daily News. He added that the Army remaining in Jaffna is confined to barracks. He also stated that the Army will attend to the matters relating to reconciliation, reconstruction etc according to the needs of society.
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July - 11 
Election monitoring group, Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE), complained of election law violations even before the handing over of nominations for the three provincial councils scheduled to hold polls in September, Colombo Page reported.
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Election monitoring group, Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE), complained of election law violations even before the handing over of nominations for the three provincial councils scheduled to hold polls in September, Colombo Page reported. It complained to the Elections Department of election law violations in the Kegalle District of North Central Province and Trincomalee District of Eastern Province. CaFFE Executive Director Keerthi Tennakoon said that six incidents related to election violations have been reported in the Trincomalee District while a similar number of violations have been reported from the Kegalle District. He said the violations in the Kegalle District have been committed by members of the governing party and the main opposition United National party (UNP). According to Tennakoon, the complaints were mainly related to cutouts that have been placed in the two districts which are in violation of elections laws. Accepting nominations for the elections to the North Western, Eastern and Sabaragamuwa provincial councils will begin on July 12 (today) and continue until July 19.
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July - 12 
12-hour Assam strike which began at 5 am on July 12 called by the Adivasi Ceasefire Co-ordination Organisation to put pressure on the Government to fulfil their various demands, including conferring Scheduled Tribes (ST) status to the community, evok
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12-hour Assam strike which began at 5 am on July 12 called by the Adivasi Ceasefire Co-ordination Organisation to put pressure on the Government to fulfil their various demands, including conferring Scheduled Tribes (ST) status to the community, evoked mixed response in the Bodo belt and the lower Assam Districts, reports The Telegraph. The strike came in the wake of the organisation’s leaders canvassing in New Delhi to participate in the peace talks with the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to work out solutions to their demands. A 10-member delegation of the organisation, led by Adivasi Cobra Militant of Assam ‘commander-in-chief’ Kanhu Murmu and chief convener of the organisation met Sambhu Singh, joint secretary for home affairs of northeastern region, in New Delhi on July 11 and discussed the community issues, including granting of ST status to the community. Sources in the organisation said the MHA responded on a positive note and promised to solve their problems as early as possible.
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July - 12 
A Pakistan Army soldier of 25 Frontier Force, identified as Arif Ali, was captured by the troops after he intruded into Indian territory from the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Kirni in Poonch sector early in the morning of July 12, reports
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A Pakistan Army soldier of 25 Frontier Force, identified as Arif Ali, was captured by the troops after he intruded into Indian territory from the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Kirni in Poonch sector early in the morning of July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The Pakistan soldier, who was in possession of PKR 13,000, two SIM cards (one each of U Phone and Zang company) and a leave certificate, was captured at village Kirni, about 25 kilometers from Poonch, where population has been settled ahead of the fencing, official sources said.
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July - 12 
A twenty-six-year-old youth, identified as Pintu Das of Assam, was killed on the spot while nine others, including a seven-year-old boy, sustained injures, some of them critically, when a crude bomb exploded in a coal mine at a place called Umrasong
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A twenty-six-year-old youth, identified as Pintu Das of Assam, was killed on the spot while nine others, including a seven-year-old boy, sustained injures, some of them critically, when a crude bomb exploded in a coal mine at a place called Umrasong near Byndihati village under Khliehriat Sub-Division of Jaintia Hills District at 2 am on July 12. According to Rotish, one of the injured labourers, the bomb was planted by unknown person(s) near the labour camp.
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According to a Times of India report, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will approach the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) after July 19 presidential poll for approval of the revised draft for National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) that will be
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According to a Times of India report, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will approach the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) after July 19 presidential poll for approval of the revised draft for National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) that will be taken out of the ambit of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). The revised order, once issued, will also re-phrase certain 'words' used in the original notification regarding powers (arrest, search and seizures) given to the anti-terror body, clarifying that these powers including conduct of operations would be used only when there is an utmost urgency. According to the new plan, the NCTC will now be kept out of the ambit of the IB and will be an independent entity directly reporting to the MHA. "After the CCS approval late this month or early next month, a revised order will be issued to operationalize the NCTC," an official said.
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July - 12 
Fasih Mohammed, an accused in the April 17, 2010, Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore) blast and the September 19, 2010, shooting incident near Jama Masjid (Delhi) and detained in Saudi Arabia, is likely to be deported to India next week, The Times of Ind
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Fasih Mohammed, an accused in the April 17, 2010, Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore) blast and the September 19, 2010, shooting incident near Jama Masjid (Delhi) and detained in Saudi Arabia, is likely to be deported to India next week, The Times of India on July 12 reported. New Delhi has been in regular touch with Riyadh for Fasih's deportation and he is expected to be handed over to Indian authorities at the earliest, official sources said on July 12. An engineer by profession, 28-year old Fasih from Bihar is wanted by both Delhi and Karnataka Police. On the request of Karnataka and Delhi Police, CBI had asked the Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice against Fasih, after which Saudi authorities have conveyed that he has been apprehended by them.
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July - 12 
Forensically-processed images from the CCTV footage of Dilsukhnagar blasts (February 22, 2013) in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) have established the Indian Mujahideen (IM) hand in the attack, according to The Times of India. "There was a suspicion on In
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Forensically-processed images from the CCTV footage of Dilsukhnagar blasts (February 22, 2013) in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) have established the Indian Mujahideen (IM) hand in the attack, according to The Times of India. "There was a suspicion on Indian Mujahideen and the forensic results have only made it stronger as the picture resembles Yasin Bhatkal almost 90%. However, we are not jumping to conclusion. We will wait till we catch him or his associate," said a senior National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer
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July - 12 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured and two arrested in a five-hour long encounter between Police and Maoists at Jamdaha in Pirtanda of Giridih District of Jharkhand, on the Dhanbad-Giridih border on July 12, reports
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured and two arrested in a five-hour long encounter between Police and Maoists at Jamdaha in Pirtanda of Giridih District of Jharkhand, on the Dhanbad-Giridih border on July 12, reports The Times of India. The operation was led by Giridih Superintendent of Police (SP) A V Homkar, who claimed Police recovered many cartridges and arms from the hideout of the Maoists who had organized their meeting at Jamdaha. Police also found Maoist literature and uniforms. There was no injury from Police side.
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July - 12 
Giving a call for public resistance to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in West Midnapore District, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament (MP) Subhendhu Adhikary on July 12 said a Maoist squad has entered into the area
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Giving a call for public resistance to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in West Midnapore District, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament (MP) Subhendhu Adhikary on July 12 said a Maoist squad has entered into the area from neighbouring States, reports PTI. "We have information that a 10-12 member Maoist squad has entered the Jhargram belt from Odisha-Andhra side," Adhikary said at a public rally at Jamboni in Jhargram sub-division.
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July - 12 
Imphal West Police commandos arrested a Kuki National Front (KNF) cadre identified as ‘Commander’ and ‘Sergeant Major’ Haogenthang Kipgen alias Thangboi alias Tiger. Three .9 mm live rounds, two extortion receipts of KNF, one demand letter of KNF, on
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Imphal West Police commandos arrested a Kuki National Front (KNF) cadre identified as ‘Commander’ and ‘Sergeant Major’ Haogenthang Kipgen alias Thangboi alias Tiger. Three .9 mm live rounds, two extortion receipts of KNF, one demand letter of KNF, one driving license, one car and a sum of INR 500 were recovered from his possession, stated a release of Imphal West.
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July - 12 
In the first six months of this year [2012], Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists] have killed as many as 82 Security Force personnel, while losing only 48 of their cadres, reports The Indian Express. Naxal violence has claimed 244 lives in the first six mon
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In the first six months of this year [2012], Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists] have killed as many as 82 Security Force personnel, while losing only 48 of their cadres, reports The Indian Express. Naxal violence has claimed 244 lives in the first six months, including those of civilians who get dubbed as Police informers. The figure includes the recent deaths in the encounters that happened in Bijapur. The total number of deaths is only slightly better than in the same period last year [2011] when 301 people had lost their lives, according to the latest official data. And while Chhattisgarh remains the main battlefield, Naxal groups are enhancing their presence and influence in Odisha and Jharkhand, an official assessment says. The total number of casualties in Chhattisgarh, 211 in the first six months, has actually declined as compared to the same period last year, when it was 243, but both Jharkhand and Orissa saw more deaths.
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July - 12 
India and Pakistan on July 12 resumed talks to ensure maritime security and establish a mechanism for release of impoverished fishermen who often end up in each other's jails due to lack of clear demarcation of territorial waters between the two neig
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India and Pakistan on July 12 resumed talks to ensure maritime security and establish a mechanism for release of impoverished fishermen who often end up in each other's jails due to lack of clear demarcation of territorial waters between the two neighbours, The Times of India reports. The last time these talks between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) took place was in 2008 before the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks.
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July - 12 
Jundal was arrested by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 21, 2012, after he was deported from Saudi Arabia.
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Jundal was arrested by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 21, 2012, after he was deported from Saudi Arabia.
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July - 12 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has straight away dismissed the allegation that the outfit had abducted a contractor Irungbam Irabanta on May 27. The Naga outfit said the report of NSCN-IM`s involvement in the abduction o
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has straight away dismissed the allegation that the outfit had abducted a contractor Irungbam Irabanta on May 27. The Naga outfit said the report of NSCN-IM`s involvement in the abduction of contractor Irungbam Irabanta on May 27 has come as a bolt from the blue and such baseless allegation must has been motivated with ulterior motive. “Let the truth come out as the chief minister said before the Assembly that the case is under investigation by a special police team,” the NSCN-IM stated.
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July - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three suspected militants of Ranjan Daimari faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) at Salpara village in Goalpara District on July 13, reports Times of India. SFs recovered one AK-56 rifle, one .9m
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three suspected militants of Ranjan Daimari faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) at Salpara village in Goalpara District on July 13, reports Times of India. SFs recovered one AK-56 rifle, one .9mm pistol, one Chinese grenade and over 100 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the possession.
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July - 12 
Strongly protesting the Odisha Government's plan of launching night operation against Maoists, the CPI-Maoist has alleged that the State has failed to keep its promises made during the abduction of Laxmipur Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jhina
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Strongly protesting the Odisha Government's plan of launching night operation against Maoists, the CPI-Maoist has alleged that the State has failed to keep its promises made during the abduction of Laxmipur Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jhina Hikaka.
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July - 12 
Subhasree Das, wife of top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, said on July 12 that her husband could surrender if the State Government withdraws cases against him.
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Subhasree Das, wife of top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, said on July 12 that her husband could surrender if the State Government withdraws cases against him.
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July - 12 
Terming the claim of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) of being behind the July 2 attack on Lumdiengjri Police Station as ‘insinuations” to convince the people of its existence, DGP N Ramachandran said such methods do not affect the
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Terming the claim of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) of being behind the July 2 attack on Lumdiengjri Police Station as ‘insinuations” to convince the people of its existence, DGP N Ramachandran said such methods do not affect the ongoing investigation carried out by the Police. The Police chief virtually dispelled the HNLC threat as a tactical move of the Khasi outfit. “Our investigation is on and there has been no concrete finding to determine the HNLC's involvement,” the DGP asserted. Hours after the attack at Lumdiengjri police station located in the heart of city, the publicity secretary of the HNLC, Sainkupar Nongtraw, wrote in a social website that “it’s just another beginning”.
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July - 12 
The arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handler Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has told the Intelligence and Delhi Police officials that "10 SIM cards, used by 10 terrorists, including lone survivor Ajmal Kasab, in Mumbai were procured and sent to
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The arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handler Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has told the Intelligence and Delhi Police officials that "10 SIM cards, used by 10 terrorists, including lone survivor Ajmal Kasab, in Mumbai were procured and sent to Pakistan by Abu Zar, Lashkar-e-Taiba's commander in Jammu and Kashmir", said a source, The Times of India reported on July 13. "Jundal has disclosed that Zar was given responsibility to procure SIM cards by Lakhvi and Muzammil," said the source. Jundal has, however, denied of ever meeting Zar. Jundal's claim also confirms India's earlier investigations that had established that SIM cards were procured from India.
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July - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a vehicle engaged in road construction and assaulted two persons in Rayagada District of Odisha early on July 13, reports The Times of India. Around 40 Maoists swooped down on the cam
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a vehicle engaged in road construction and assaulted two persons in Rayagada District of Odisha early on July 13, reports The Times of India. Around 40 Maoists swooped down on the camp of a contractor at Badacheka village within Rayagada Police limits around 4 am and set a vehicle used in road construction on fire. The Maoists assaulted the site supervisor and driver.
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July - 12 
The involvement of militants has not been ruled out, adds The Sentinel. However, the State Director General of Police (DGP), N Ramachandran said it would be too premature to presume. “Let the investigation process reach a phase to ascertain the cause
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The involvement of militants has not been ruled out, adds The Sentinel. However, the State Director General of Police (DGP), N Ramachandran said it would be too premature to presume. “Let the investigation process reach a phase to ascertain the cause and the people involved”.
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July - 12 
The people of Barak Valley have strongly protested against the proposal to carve out 26 villages of Cachar District and add them to the proposed Dimaraji Territorial Council (DTC), reports The Times of India. A senior leader of the Cachar Bibhajan-Bi
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The people of Barak Valley have strongly protested against the proposal to carve out 26 villages of Cachar District and add them to the proposed Dimaraji Territorial Council (DTC), reports The Times of India. A senior leader of the Cachar Bibhajan-Birodhi Manch, an organization that is fighting any attempt to divide Cachar District, said, "We have come to understand that at least 19 of the Cachar district villages proposed to be included in the DTC have only six per cent Dimasa population.” "We can't allow such a move to materialize. We will not allow the government to give away villages with a small Dimasa population to the Dimasa council area," he said. A number of organizations sent a memorandum to Union home minister P Chidambaram against the proposal. The memo sent to Chidambaram was signed by people from Bengali, Hmar, Naga, Manipuri and other non-Dimasa communities.
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July - 12 
Threat of militant attacks has disrupted the laying of power transmission lines in various parts of the Northeast. The Jiribam-Aizawl and Jiribam-Loktak 132 KV power transmission lines cannot be repaired for fear of militant attacks though States lik
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Threat of militant attacks has disrupted the laying of power transmission lines in various parts of the Northeast. The Jiribam-Aizawl and Jiribam-Loktak 132 KV power transmission lines cannot be repaired for fear of militant attacks though States like Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Manipur heavily depend on them. “We have unanimously resolved that the Centre should deploy paramilitary forces on a priority basis to ensure smooth repairing of these lines. The copy of the consensual resolution has been sent to the Union power and home ministers,” said Tripura power minister Manik Dey.
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July - 12 
Three armed assailants decamped with cash and belongings of a Government official in the afternoon of July 12 from Pine Hotel, Kohima. According to Police sources, the victim identified as one Y. Zhimomi, assistant engineer from Zunheboto District sa
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Three armed assailants decamped with cash and belongings of a Government official in the afternoon of July 12 from Pine Hotel, Kohima. According to Police sources, the victim identified as one Y. Zhimomi, assistant engineer from Zunheboto District said the assailants took away cash amounting to almost INR 300, 000 and his belongings. Police said investigation was on and that they were hopeful of cracking the case.
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July - 12 
Train services were disrupted in the morning of July 12 after the Non-Bodo Suraksha Samiti staged a rail blockade at Baihata station under Rangiya sub-division of Kamrup District to protest against the demand for a separate Bodoland, among others. Th
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Train services were disrupted in the morning of July 12 after the Non-Bodo Suraksha Samiti staged a rail blockade at Baihata station under Rangiya sub-division of Kamrup District to protest against the demand for a separate Bodoland, among others. The Samiti submitted a memorandum to Governor J.B. Patnaik, through the local administration, that voiced their opposition to the alleged move to bifurcate Assam and sought the removal of villages with over 51 per cent non-Bodo population from the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD). It also wanted withdrawal of Sixth Schedule status accorded to the BTAD because it is located in the plains and not in the hills as “mandated” in the Constitution. Khorsan Ali, vice-president of the Samiti, said they had no option but to hit the streets because the non-Bodos had been deprived of all basic Government facilities, were victims of extortion and slowly but steadily Assamese was being replaced by Bodo language. “Under the prevailing circumstances, it is difficult to live in BTAD areas. Therefore, we should be excluded from it,” he said.
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Zar, the source added, had asked his accomplices to buy Indian SIM cards from the Valley on fake identity cards and then sent them to the training camp in Karachi, where the 10 terrorists were preparing for the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks on Mu
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Zar, the source added, had asked his accomplices to buy Indian SIM cards from the Valley on fake identity cards and then sent them to the training camp in Karachi, where the 10 terrorists were preparing for the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks on Mumbai. The officials refused to give more details about Zar saying, "All we know so far is that he was an active Lashkar commander in J&K during 26/11. His job was limited to procuring SIM cards, so his name never figured in our earlier investigations," said the source. Earlier, Indian agencies had arrested four Police Officers in Jammu and Kashmir, including Mukhtar Ahmad Sheikh, who reportedly had connections with the LeT and had arranged 22 SIM cards, out of which a few had been used in 26/11. Sources say that Zar might have used Sheikh and others for procuring these cellphone connections. Agencies are investigating the link between Zar and Sheikh. Sheikh was arrested by agencies in December 2008. Sheikh, sources say, was working for police, but had joined LeT helping the organization in militancy activities in the Valley. The other three Police officers, who were found involved in illegal activities, were identified by agencies as Riyaz, Mukhtar and Ilyas.
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July - 12 
Zeliangrong Baudi, the apex body of the Zeliangrong Nagas (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) has extended its warm appreciation to the leadership of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) for its declaration to shun all forms of factional violence among Naga groups and
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Zeliangrong Baudi, the apex body of the Zeliangrong Nagas (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) has extended its warm appreciation to the leadership of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) for its declaration to shun all forms of factional violence among Naga groups and maturely paving ways for truce and dialogue.
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July - 12 
At least six militants on July 12 struck a commercial bank branch under Kot Lakhpat Police Station area in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, in broad daylight and fled away after looting PKR two million, reports The Nation. A police officer b
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At least six militants on July 12 struck a commercial bank branch under Kot Lakhpat Police Station area in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, in broad daylight and fled away after looting PKR two million, reports The Nation. A police officer believed that all the six persons were militants linked with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the investigators are repeatedly examining the video footage taken from the CCTV cameras. The modus operandi suggests that the same gang is behind all the bank dacoities that have taken place in Lahore during the last couple of months, the officer added. Sources said that the bank robbery is 17th such incident since April 2011 because the Police investigators have miserably failed to make any breakthrough in all such cases.
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July - 12 
Eleven militants were killed on July 12 in fighting with Security Forces (SFs) after dozens of militants, who allegedly crossed from Afghanistan into Pakistan, attacked Katkot village in the Mamond area of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Trib
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Eleven militants were killed on July 12 in fighting with Security Forces (SFs) after dozens of militants, who allegedly crossed from Afghanistan into Pakistan, attacked Katkot village in the Mamond area of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daly Times. Unnamed local military officials said the militants took up positions in the Katkot village, and retreated after Pakistani forces brought in reinforcements. The militants who staged the cross-border attack appeared to be targeting members of an anti-Taliban militia in Katkot village.
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Militants on July 12 (today) shot dead nine Police and prison staff and wounded three others after storming a building in Ichhra in Lahore in Punjab where they were sleeping, Police said, according to The News. The attackers arrived on motorbikes and
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Militants on July 12 (today) shot dead nine Police and prison staff and wounded three others after storming a building in Ichhra in Lahore in Punjab where they were sleeping, Police said, according to The News. The attackers arrived on motorbikes and targeted a building in the densely populated area of Ichhra, where up to 35 Police and prison staff were living, mostly officers from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who were in Lahore for training. "The gunmen came early in the morning, entered the building and opened fire," Lahore Police Chief Aslam Tareen told. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
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July - 12 
No army personnel of any rank hold any foreign nationality, said a spokesman of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on July 12, reports Daily Times. As per military rule, no one in service is allowed to have dual nationality. If someone has dual n
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No army personnel of any rank hold any foreign nationality, said a spokesman of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on July 12, reports Daily Times. As per military rule, no one in service is allowed to have dual nationality. If someone has dual nationality, he will have to surrender his foreign nationality before joining the service, he added.
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July - 12 
Pakistan said on July 12 that it will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US to formalize NATO supplies to Afghanistan in early September, reports The Nation. Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Khan told at a weekly press briefing that Islama
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Pakistan said on July 12 that it will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US to formalize NATO supplies to Afghanistan in early September, reports The Nation. Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Khan told at a weekly press briefing that Islamabad and Washington had completed the technical discussions and were now engaged in the process of internal analysis of the details relating to the MoU. He said Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar would visit Washington early September to discuss host of issues including signing of the MoU on NATO supplies through Pakistan.
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July - 12 
Police on July 12 claimed to have apprehended 39 suspects in connection with the bomb blast that hit the vehicle of Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on July 11, The Nation reports. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
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Police on July 12 claimed to have apprehended 39 suspects in connection with the bomb blast that hit the vehicle of Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on July 11, The Nation reports. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amir Farooqi said that the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) conducted several raids in Saeedabad, Mochko and Mawach Goth areas of Karachi and detained at least 39 suspects belonging to various sectarian, nationalist and other parties.
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July - 12 
Police recovered a bullet-riddled body in Margzani area of Sibi District. According to the Police, some persons spotted the body in Margzani Nullah area and informed the Police.
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Police recovered a bullet-riddled body in Margzani area of Sibi District. According to the Police, some persons spotted the body in Margzani Nullah area and informed the Police.
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July - 12 
The Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik on July 12 said that Haqqani network was an Afghan entity and Pakistan had nothing to do with it.
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The Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik on July 12 said that Haqqani network was an Afghan entity and Pakistan had nothing to do with it.
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July - 12 
The Balochistan Levies on July 12 found the bodies of seven coal miners who were abducted on July 7, in the Degari area, some 28 kilometres from the provincial capital of Balochistan, Quetta, reports Daily Times. The miners were abducted in the Soran
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The Balochistan Levies on July 12 found the bodies of seven coal miners who were abducted on July 7, in the Degari area, some 28 kilometres from the provincial capital of Balochistan, Quetta, reports Daily Times. The miners were abducted in the Sorange area, 25 kilometres from Quetta. The victims worked at a private coal mining company, the United Minerals. They were identified as Hameedullah, Abdul Hameed, Mohammad Ishaq, Faqir Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Akbar and Khan Mohammad, residents of Swat and Dir Districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The provincial chief inspector of mines, Iftikhar Ahmed, confirmed the incident, adding that some passersby had spotted the bodies and informed the Balochistan Levies. The bullet-riddled bodies were found dumped on a roadside in the hills of Degari coalmine fields. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) ‘spokesman’ Jihand Baloch had claimed responsibility for the abduction of the miners. According to sources, a written message found from the bodies said that those coming to Balochistan from other areas to work at mines or other such places would meet the same fate.
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July - 12 
The dead bodies of 17 soldiers and a civilian killed in a cross-border attack on June 24 were shifted from Afghanistan to Pakistan on July 12 after militants in Kunar Province (Afghanistan) struck a deal with a jirga from Upper Dir District of Khyber
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The dead bodies of 17 soldiers and a civilian killed in a cross-border attack on June 24 were shifted from Afghanistan to Pakistan on July 12 after militants in Kunar Province (Afghanistan) struck a deal with a jirga from Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The jirga comprising elders from Sunai Darra, Sabir Kallay, Maskini and other border villages of Upper Dir held at least 10 rounds of talks with the militants in Kunar Province. According to jirga sources, the bodies were shifted to Sabir Kallay through Shahi Pass in the evening and handed over to the Security Forces. The militants operating under the fugitive chief of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter, Maulana Fazlullah, had reportedly killed the soldiers in an attack in the border area of Sunai Darra. Militants had demanded the release of their 20 cadres imprisoned in different jails in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and it could not be ascertained whether they had handed over the bodies in return for any concessions.
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July - 12 
TTP claimed responsibility of July 11 attack on Ichra complex in Lahore in which nine trainee jail staffs were killed and two others injured. “The attackers were 10 in number, riding on three motorbikes and a car. (They) entered Rasool Park Ichra fro
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TTP claimed responsibility of July 11 attack on Ichra complex in Lahore in which nine trainee jail staffs were killed and two others injured. “The attackers were 10 in number, riding on three motorbikes and a car. (They) entered Rasool Park Ichra from Ferozpur Road and managed to escape toward Multan Road after the assault,” eyewitnesses said. “The assailants were armed with hand grenades, AK-47 guns and pistols; they distributed themselves into three groups and reached all floors of the building,” Inspector General of Punjab Police Haji Habib-ur Rehman said after visiting the scene. The Jail Department had rented the building since 2007 to house trainees, he said. Currently, 32 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jail staffers were residing in the building, Haji Habib added. Earlier reports said those killed were trainee Police officers. It was the second deadly attack on security personnel in Punjab in four days, as Police have been increasingly targeted throughout the country.
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July - 12 
Unidentified armed men shot dead a man in Killi Geo area of Kirani Road in Quetta. The man was identified as Rehmat Ali, a resident of Hazara Town and belonged to the Hazara community.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead a man in Killi Geo area of Kirani Road in Quetta. The man was identified as Rehmat Ali, a resident of Hazara Town and belonged to the Hazara community.
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July - 12 
Unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire on a Hindu trader, identified as Ruash Kumar, a resident of Dera Allah Yar area in Jaffarabad District, at Qambrani Road area of Quetta, who died on the spot.
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Unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire on a Hindu trader, identified as Ruash Kumar, a resident of Dera Allah Yar area in Jaffarabad District, at Qambrani Road area of Quetta, who died on the spot.
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July - 12 
Unidentified militants blew up part of a hotel near Kohat bus terminal, reports Dawn. However, no damage to human life was reported in the attack. An official of Bana Mani Police Station said an explosive device planted at Grace Hotel caused the expl
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Unidentified militants blew up part of a hotel near Kohat bus terminal, reports Dawn. However, no damage to human life was reported in the attack. An official of Bana Mani Police Station said an explosive device planted at Grace Hotel caused the explosion at around 12.15pm.
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July - 12 
Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun on July 12 said President Ram Baran Yadav has agreed to the Government request for budgetary allocation for Constituent Assembly (CA) election and establishment of Nepal Army’s general directorate for security and deve
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Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun on July 12 said President Ram Baran Yadav has agreed to the Government request for budgetary allocation for Constituent Assembly (CA) election and establishment of Nepal Army’s general directorate for security and development, reports ekantipur.com. “President has agreed for additional budgetary allocation for election, establishment of general directorate, and former Maoist combatants,” said Pun. The Government had earlier pressed for a partial budget with few new programmes although opposition parties remained adamant for an advance budget through an ordinance as per Article 96 A (2) of the Interim Constitution.
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July - 12 
The government is preparing to announce one-third budget for the fiscal year 2012-13 through an ordinance on July 15 following an understanding between the Government and the opposition parties, reports Nepal News. Earlier, on July 12, Prime Minister
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The government is preparing to announce one-third budget for the fiscal year 2012-13 through an ordinance on July 15 following an understanding between the Government and the opposition parties, reports Nepal News. Earlier, on July 12, Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, Finance Minister Barshaman Pun and Finance Secretary Krishna Hari Banskota had briefed President Ram Baran Yadav about Government's preparation to bring the budget. Though the Government was planning to introduce full budget earlier, it is preparing to announce one-third budget following the Supreme Court's ruling on the issue and objection of the opposition parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML). The Supreme Court had issued a ruling on July 1 saying that the Government had no ground to introduce full budget without consensus among political parties as required by Article 43 of the Interim Constitution.
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July - 12 
Police recovered 12 live bombs from near a food godown in Bejpara area and Shashthitala Para PTI road area in the Jessore District on July 12, reports The Daily Star. Police said, following a confessional statement by listed criminal Shuvo Rahman, th
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Police recovered 12 live bombs from near a food godown in Bejpara area and Shashthitala Para PTI road area in the Jessore District on July 12, reports The Daily Star. Police said, following a confessional statement by listed criminal Shuvo Rahman, they recovered eight bombs from the food godown area and four bombs from a coconut garden in Shashthitala Para area.
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Unidentified militants on July 12 hurled several home-made bombs on the Jessore regional passport office premises in Jessore District, reports The New Age. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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Unidentified militants on July 12 hurled several home-made bombs on the Jessore regional passport office premises in Jessore District, reports The New Age. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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July - 12 
A memory card containing a six minute Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war video was seized and two suspected former LTTE cadres were arrested by the Muthur Police in Trincomalee District, according to Daily Mirror. The memory card was seized
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A memory card containing a six minute Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war video was seized and two suspected former LTTE cadres were arrested by the Muthur Police in Trincomalee District, according to Daily Mirror. The memory card was seized while the suspects were watching the video. In addition to the memory card the suspects had in their possession cash to the value SLR 50,000. The arrested were residents from the Pathanapuram area in Muthur.
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July - 12 
Sri Lankan prison authorities at the Magazine prison in Colombo on July 12 recovered 32 mobile phones in the possession of Liberation Tigers of Tail Eelam (LTTE) detainees at the prison, reported Colombo Page. According to the Ministry of Rehabilitat
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Sri Lankan prison authorities at the Magazine prison in Colombo on July 12 recovered 32 mobile phones in the possession of Liberation Tigers of Tail Eelam (LTTE) detainees at the prison, reported Colombo Page. According to the Ministry of Rehabilitation & Prison reforms, five amongst the 32 recovered mobiles were sophisticated in nature. The mobile phones had been concealed within the premise of the prison complex. The officials suspect that the suspects may have used those phones to communicate and maintain contacts with foreign media. As reported earlier, during the June hostage rescue attempt at the Vavuniya Prison, the authorities found 43 mobile phones, some of which were satellite phones.
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July - 13 
North Bengal District- Cooch Behar is emerging as a potential cannabis (Ganja) cultivation zone. NCB destroyed ganja plants cultivated in 200 acres of land in Cooch Behar District. The agency’s reports revealed that the probable yield of dry Ganja f
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North Bengal District- Cooch Behar is emerging as a potential cannabis (Ganja) cultivation zone. NCB destroyed ganja plants cultivated in 200 acres of land in Cooch Behar District. The agency’s reports revealed that the probable yield of dry Ganja from the plants destroyed is estimated to be 9,48,800 kg, the cost of which in the international market is around INR 15.5 crore.
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July - 13 
A senior Police official of Malda said, “The district is emerging as a potential place for poppy cultivation. Drug trade is not new in the area. The FICN and drug cartels are interlinked. Moreover, the poppy cultivation have spread cross border and a
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A senior Police official of Malda said, “The district is emerging as a potential place for poppy cultivation. Drug trade is not new in the area. The FICN and drug cartels are interlinked. Moreover, the poppy cultivation have spread cross border and at the villages on zero lines, beyond the fencing where we have little vigil”.
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July - 13 
A special cell officer commented, “Our investigations have revealed that Kamaal had been an important constituent of the Mir Vihar factory that was producing arms for the IM to fund their terror activities”. The Police investigation has found that Ka
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A special cell officer commented, “Our investigations have revealed that Kamaal had been an important constituent of the Mir Vihar factory that was producing arms for the IM to fund their terror activities”. The Police investigation has found that Kafeel, on the other hand, was tasked with arranging logistics for the Bihar module in that state.
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July - 13 
A year after the July 13, 2011 (13/7) blasts, the probe led by Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has gone transnational as the key wanted accused are believed to be operating from Saudi Arabia.
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A year after the July 13, 2011 (13/7) blasts, the probe led by Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has gone transnational as the key wanted accused are believed to be operating from Saudi Arabia.
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July - 13 
ATS sleuths are also keeping a close watch on Muzzafar Kola, who currently resides in Bhatkal town in Karnataka, and his associates in Dubai. Kola and his associates, according to ATS, financed the blasts through the hawala (illegal money transfer) r
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ATS sleuths are also keeping a close watch on Muzzafar Kola, who currently resides in Bhatkal town in Karnataka, and his associates in Dubai. Kola and his associates, according to ATS, financed the blasts through the hawala (illegal money transfer) route using his firm Muzaffar Kola Enterprises LLC in Dubai as the front.
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July - 13 
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has not ruled out the alleged nexus between militant groups and the liquor syndicate operating in the State and said that the State Government will thoroughly investigate into the matter to bring out the truth. Reacting to
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Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has not ruled out the alleged nexus between militant groups and the liquor syndicate operating in the State and said that the State Government will thoroughly investigate into the matter to bring out the truth. Reacting to a report that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had written to State chief secretary seeking details of the alleged nexus, the chief minister said it will conduct a detailed investigation into the matter and send reports to the MHA accordingly. "The total prohibition on consumption of alcohol has led to bootlegging and smuggling of liquor and black marketers are making a good business out of it. However, the government is trying to curb the illegal activities," he said.
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July - 13 
Due process for formal declaration of ceasefire between the Government of India (GoI) and Lanheiba faction of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC-Lanheiba) has been initiated. ‘Military affairs secretary’ of the outfit
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Due process for formal declaration of ceasefire between the Government of India (GoI) and Lanheiba faction of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC-Lanheiba) has been initiated. ‘Military affairs secretary’ of the outfit Lanheiba Meitei also known as Khwairakpam Khelen alias Brojen who was lodged in Sajiwa Central Jail has been taken away by Assam Rifles in the evening of July 13 in a move seen as a step forward to the ceasefire agreement. Speaking to media persons outside the jail gate, Lanheiba said that he was freed to prepare for dialogue with the GoI. Lanheiba was arrested by Guwahati City Police on June 28, 2011 from Guwahati (Assam). He was brought to Imphal on July 10 after he was freed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court of Guwahati on bail on July 9, 2012. The outfit has been involved in different cases of bomb blasts in the
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July - 13 
Even the operatives used during 13/7 were mostly illegal immigrants, which was a deliberate ploy on the part of the IM to avoid the heat. Moreover, the use of electronic communication via emails or even mobile phones was extremely restricted making i
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Even the operatives used during 13/7 were mostly illegal immigrants, which was a deliberate ploy on the part of the IM to avoid the heat. Moreover, the use of electronic communication via emails or even mobile phones was extremely restricted making it difficult for the police to nab the culprits.
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July - 13 
For day-time operations, it was suggested that the forces should try to ‘tactically disengage’ the Naxals if he or she is holding any person as human shield. “It is believed that Naxals will use human shields more often and forces will suffer in shor
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For day-time operations, it was suggested that the forces should try to ‘tactically disengage’ the Naxals if he or she is holding any person as human shield. “It is believed that Naxals will use human shields more often and forces will suffer in short-term. However, we are planning to have long-term solution and if they continue to use human shields, the villagers will ultimately go against them,” an officer said.
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July - 13 
Further, a proposal to have a uniform surrender policy for all States — offering INR150,000 to any Maoist who surrenders and an additional INR150,000 for laying down an automatic rifle — was also discussed at the meeting. The requirement for night-vi
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Further, a proposal to have a uniform surrender policy for all States — offering INR150,000 to any Maoist who surrenders and an additional INR150,000 for laying down an automatic rifle — was also discussed at the meeting. The requirement for night-vision equipments was also discussed but since there are not many night operations, the states can pool their resources to use the same. The UMHA also asked the states to post senior police officers in the worst-affected areas. “Normally, the police station described as outpost is headed by an ASI or junior. We have asked these police stations to be headed by at least a Sub-Inspector,” said the UMHA official.
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July - 13 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants dumped the body of a villager after executing them close to a Police camp in East Garo Hills District in the night of July 13. The GNLA militants tortured to death the unidentified villager in Dobu killi
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants dumped the body of a villager after executing them close to a Police camp in East Garo Hills District in the night of July 13. The GNLA militants tortured to death the unidentified villager in Dobu killing with a blunt weapon and then left the body with its hands tied behind close to a police anti dacoity camp.
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July - 13 
He commented, ''Punjab is by no means free of all terrorism-related activities. We are keeping a watch. We have inputs that some individuals and groups are busy trying to revive terrorism in Punjab. Nine arrests were made in 2011 and 47 in 2010. Besi
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He commented, ''Punjab is by no means free of all terrorism-related activities. We are keeping a watch. We have inputs that some individuals and groups are busy trying to revive terrorism in Punjab. Nine arrests were made in 2011 and 47 in 2010. Besides 5kg of RDX was recovered from near Ambala and two activists of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) were arrested from Delhi”.
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July - 13 
He further added, "Shahrukh (Yaseen Bhatkal) is their explosives expert, who was aided by Karachi resident Mohammad Adil. Irshad (father-in-law of Yaseen Bhatkal), however, was in charge of manufacturing weapons like carbines. The accused had set up
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He further added, "Shahrukh (Yaseen Bhatkal) is their explosives expert, who was aided by Karachi resident Mohammad Adil. Irshad (father-in-law of Yaseen Bhatkal), however, was in charge of manufacturing weapons like carbines. The accused had set up lathe machines at Irshad's Shaheen Bagh residence and at his ancestral home in Samastipur in Bihar. We believe he underwent training at factories in Munger where manufacturing guns is rampant. Irshad used to procure iron among other material from north Bihar.”
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July - 13 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) say that 13/7 was an important operation for IM, since the outfit had been lying low for a while. With 13/7 the IM made a comeback of sorts. They hit major business centres in Mumbai as they wanted to create a huge impact, sa
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) say that 13/7 was an important operation for IM, since the outfit had been lying low for a while. With 13/7 the IM made a comeback of sorts. They hit major business centres in Mumbai as they wanted to create a huge impact, said investigators.
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July - 13 
It was an operation conducted in Tamil Nadu by the Delhi Police, which finally blew the lid off the IM's Bihar module. During the interrogation of the various persons that were picked up, including an operative by the name Riazul Sarkar, it was found
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It was an operation conducted in Tamil Nadu by the Delhi Police, which finally blew the lid off the IM's Bihar module. During the interrogation of the various persons that were picked up, including an operative by the name Riazul Sarkar, it was found that the attack was planned with the Bihar module in mind. He also revealed that the modules that carried out 13/7 were based in areas of Bihar which had a huge influx of illegal immigrants. The IM ensured that the entire plan was kept out of the ambit of the Maharashtra modules, as they realised that terror groups from the state were under the scanner.
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July - 13 
Jundal also told his interrogators that the group was planning to push hundreds of trained gunmen and weapons into Kashmir. "The group wants to revive militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly make its presence felt in urban areas," the source fur
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Jundal also told his interrogators that the group was planning to push hundreds of trained gunmen and weapons into Kashmir. "The group wants to revive militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly make its presence felt in urban areas," the source further said. He told his interrogators that the United Jehad Council (UJC), an amalgam of terror groups that operates out of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), was making elaborate plans to push fresh groups of terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir through non-traditional routes along the Line of Control (LoC). Jundal revealed that these groups were planning to enter Kashmir through Poonch and Rajouri in the Jammu region. These militants, as per the LeT plans, will then be sent to different parts of India where they will target places of worship and other crowded spots. "Peace in Kashmir has in particular upset the Lashkar. The Lashkar leadership has asked the UJC commander (Syed Salahuddin who also heads the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen) to pull up its socks," the source quoted Jundal as saying.
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July - 13 
Malda District of West Bengal is fast becoming the prime destination for illicit poppy cultivation. Malda had always hit the headlines for illegal cross-border trade and being the entry point of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) to India from Bangla
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Malda District of West Bengal is fast becoming the prime destination for illicit poppy cultivation. Malda had always hit the headlines for illegal cross-border trade and being the entry point of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) to India from Bangladesh. This season, however, the paddy fields here have turned into opium cultivation zones.
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July - 13 
Naga Mothers Association (NMA) representatives led by its president Abeiu Meru met National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi’s (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) National Political Advisory Council (NPAC) and cabinet members on July 13 over NSCN-Khaplang
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Naga Mothers Association (NMA) representatives led by its president Abeiu Meru met National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi’s (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) National Political Advisory Council (NPAC) and cabinet members on July 13 over NSCN-Khaplang peace overture to NSCN-Khole-Kitovi and the release of ‘brigadier’ Khamlong of the NSCN-K who was ‘arrested’ by the NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, reports Nagaland Post. However, when contacted, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi “Kilonser” (minister), Akato Chophi confirmed the visit of NMA representatives but denied having discussed about the release of the ‘brigadier’ Khamlong.
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July - 13 
Narcotic Control Bureau reports for 2011-2012 reveal that the agency has destroyed poppy crops cultivated in 714 acres of land in West Bengal. Of this, 711 acres of land was located in Malda and three acres in Hooghly and Burdwan Districts.
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Narcotic Control Bureau reports for 2011-2012 reveal that the agency has destroyed poppy crops cultivated in 714 acres of land in West Bengal. Of this, 711 acres of land was located in Malda and three acres in Hooghly and Burdwan Districts.
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July - 13 
NDFB-RD militants had placed an extortion note to Saotal Chuburi Lower Primary School teacher Putul Das, reports Times of India. The School is located in Sonitpur District. Das had filed a complaint to the Police in this regard on July 14. As per the
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NDFB-RD militants had placed an extortion note to Saotal Chuburi Lower Primary School teacher Putul Das, reports Times of India. The School is located in Sonitpur District. Das had filed a complaint to the Police in this regard on July 14. As per the complaint, M Maithang, ‘area commander’ of NDFB-RD called up Das and asked him to pay INR 50,000 once and then INR 20,000 each month for joining as a teacher in Bodo dominated area.
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July - 13 
One of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks’ gunmen and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal told interrogators that the LeT is planning major terror attacks in Jammu and Ka
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One of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks’ gunmen and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal told interrogators that the LeT is planning major terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and elsewhere in India, according to Times of India. "They (militants) are planning big strikes in Kashmir," a source said, citing Jundal's interrogation.
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July - 13 
Police arrested an Al-Barak militant, identified as Mohammad Jamal Bhat, in the Handawara area of Kupwara District in the night of July 13, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no arms were recovered from his possession.
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Police arrested an Al-Barak militant, identified as Mohammad Jamal Bhat, in the Handawara area of Kupwara District in the night of July 13, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no arms were recovered from his possession.
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July - 13 
Police sources said central agencies are keeping a watch on some persons in Dubai for their alleged role in financing terrorist group Indian Mujahideen (IM), while Nepal has come under the radar after reports emerged that IM operatives have got toget
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Police sources said central agencies are keeping a watch on some persons in Dubai for their alleged role in financing terrorist group Indian Mujahideen (IM), while Nepal has come under the radar after reports emerged that IM operatives have got together with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to set up a base there.
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July - 13 
Poppy cultivation is mostly spread over the Kaliachak and Baishnabnagar Police Station areas in Malda. Significantly, all the FICN cartels across the country are also tracked to these two areas.
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Poppy cultivation is mostly spread over the Kaliachak and Baishnabnagar Police Station areas in Malda. Significantly, all the FICN cartels across the country are also tracked to these two areas.
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July - 13 
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) authorities have seized more than INR 200,000 in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in 2011 and also slapped penalty against some bank officials of Chandigarh, as reported by The Times of India, on July 13, 2012. Police s
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) authorities have seized more than INR 200,000 in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in 2011 and also slapped penalty against some bank officials of Chandigarh, as reported by The Times of India, on July 13, 2012. Police sources said maximum FICNs, 406, were seized on March 16, 2011 and these included seven notes of INR 1,000 and 352 notes of INR 100. The fake currency was detected with the help of special machines installed at RBI-17. In the latest incident, 284 notes, which included seven of INR 1,000, 29 of INR 500, 219 of INR 100 were seized on April 19, 2011. The fake notes have been deposited with Police Station in Sector 17 and a detailed development report (DDR) was also lodged in this regard.
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July - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered two crude bombs and one country made gun from a house at Chhota-Surma, a border village in Dhalai District on July 14, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made from the house of one Swaraj Das, who is absconding. Das ha
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered two crude bombs and one country made gun from a house at Chhota-Surma, a border village in Dhalai District on July 14, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made from the house of one Swaraj Das, who is absconding. Das had been arrested in 2002 for collaborating with the insurgents of banned All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). "Insurgents in the area have become active ahead of the state assembly elections due in February and trying to extort money from people", the sources, added.
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July - 13 
Security Forces on July 13 neutralized a hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at village Kalsant near Bihota in the Marmat area of Doda District and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition including seven rifles, reports Daily E
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Security Forces on July 13 neutralized a hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at village Kalsant near Bihota in the Marmat area of Doda District and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition including seven rifles, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included one AK-47 rifle with 12 magazines, one 12 bore rifle, five country made rifles, one Self Loading Rifle with magazine, one local made pistol, two UBGL launchers, 20 UBGL grenades, four 60mm mortar bombs, 18 Chinese grenades, five kg RDX, 518 rounds of AK rifle, 128 rounds of SLR, one binocular, two grenade fuses, 10 mm safety fuse, 49 ammunition belts, one detonator lead, 32 PIKA rounds, one I Com radio set antenna, three battery cells, two ticket books of HM, two propaganda books, two diaries and medicines. In addition, troops also recovered PKR 1819.
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July - 13 
SFs arrested one People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre identified as Muhammad Alam Khan alias Sotu on July 13 at around 8:45 am in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline. He disclosed that he joined PULF in the year 2010 though one Muhamm
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SFs arrested one People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre identified as Muhammad Alam Khan alias Sotu on July 13 at around 8:45 am in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline. He disclosed that he joined PULF in the year 2010 though one Muhammad Akbar, who is now working under the command of Hasan and Babul and he was involved in extortion of money from Moreh Van Association, it said.
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July - 13 
The Central agency had filed a 4,788 page charge sheet in the 13/7 Mumbai serial blasts in a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in May 2012.
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The Central agency had filed a 4,788 page charge sheet in the 13/7 Mumbai serial blasts in a special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in May 2012.
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July - 13 
The driver of a construction company, identified as Md Ismail Ansari (34), was shot dead by the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Bandgaon Police Station area in West
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The driver of a construction company, identified as Md Ismail Ansari (34), was shot dead by the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Bandgaon Police Station area in West Singhbhum District on July 13, reports IBN Live. About four armed PLFI cadres reached the construction site and shot dead Ansari for construction of a road between Bandgaon and Lyangi village under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadar Yojna (PMGSY). The extremists shot Ansari only because the company did not intimate the outfit about the road construction to it, Police said referring leaflets recovered from the spot. The leaflets were issued by Munna ji, the ‘area commander’ of PLFI Chotanagpur Region Committee.
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July - 13 
The officer added, ``Both the accused are not too high up in the IM sector. However, both are extremely close to Yaseen and hence will be important in getting some more information about his movements and past deeds”.
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The officer added, ``Both the accused are not too high up in the IM sector. However, both are extremely close to Yaseen and hence will be important in getting some more information about his movements and past deeds”.
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July - 13 
The probe so far has also established some striking similarities between the confessions made by Lashar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abu Jundal regarding the IM-LeT tie-up in the country and the IM men who have been arrested so far. According sources confi
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The probe so far has also established some striking similarities between the confessions made by Lashar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Abu Jundal regarding the IM-LeT tie-up in the country and the IM men who have been arrested so far. According sources confirmed that raids are still on in parts of Bihar and Hyderabad to arrest a couple of the most wanted IM men who doubled up as LeT agents. The teams are also on the lookout for IM members in Kolkata, Bihar, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, sources said.
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July - 13 
The questioning of Indian Mujahideen militants- Kafeel and Kamaal Ansari by Delhi Special Cell has revealed that the IM's Indian head, Yaseen Bhatkal, had entrusted them with the job of conducting recees and arranging for arms and ammunitions to the
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The questioning of Indian Mujahideen militants- Kafeel and Kamaal Ansari by Delhi Special Cell has revealed that the IM's Indian head, Yaseen Bhatkal, had entrusted them with the job of conducting recees and arranging for arms and ammunitions to the strike force that actually carried out the attacks, as reported by The Times of India, on July 13.
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July - 13 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has asked the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States and paramilitary forces to come up with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to avoid civilian casualties during operations against the Communis
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has asked the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States and paramilitary forces to come up with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to avoid civilian casualties during operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Indian Express. These SOPs should be drawn by the “field officers” who have the experience of handling such operations. The move comes days after 19 people were killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district during a joint operation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police. At a meeting on June 13, called by the Centre to discuss the issue, Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of nine Naxal-hit states and top CRPF officers discussed methods to tackle the problem of human shields used by Naxalites during the operations. During the meeting, the UMHA asked the States to provide training to fresh personnel deployed in their areas and a refresher course for the battalions which are already stationed to combat the Naxalites. It was also agreed during the meeting that for all night operations in the future, details regarding the place where such operations are being planned will be taken into account. All routes, locations and, if possible, the number of villagers present in the area should be taken into consideration. “It has been suggested that if there is any confusion among the forces, the operation should be delayed till day-break,” said an MHA official.
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July - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, wanted in the murder cases of two Trinamool Congress workers, were arrested from a forest in Purulia District of West Bengal on July 13, reports Zee News. Superintendent of Police (SP) C Sudhak
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, wanted in the murder cases of two Trinamool Congress workers, were arrested from a forest in Purulia District of West Bengal on July 13, reports Zee News. Superintendent of Police (SP) C Sudhakar said Raju Murmu and Sujata Kumar were arrested from Onda forest located in the border of Purulia and Bankura Districts. The Maoist couple was accused of killing of Trinamool workers Jeetu Singh Sardar and Baku Singh Sardar at Bersa village in Balarampur area last year, Sudhakar said.
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July - 13 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 13 said the threat of terrorism remains in Punjab but expressed confidence about the government's ability to tackle any attempt to thwart peace in the border state.
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 13 said the threat of terrorism remains in Punjab but expressed confidence about the government's ability to tackle any attempt to thwart peace in the border state.
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July - 13 
West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan has said that the Mamata Banerjee Government has been able to contain the threat from Maoist forces in West Bengal, reports The Hindu. Talking to The Hindu at Ottappalam, near Palakkad, Narayanan said the West Beng
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West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan has said that the Mamata Banerjee Government has been able to contain the threat from Maoist forces in West Bengal, reports The Hindu. Talking to The Hindu at Ottappalam, near Palakkad, Narayanan said the West Bengal Chief Minister was handling the issue very well by addressing the root cause of the problems faced by the tribal people and other weaker sections of society who were being exploited by the militants. He said the West Bengal Government had implemented special schemes to enable development of and provide employment opportunities in the backward areas affected by Maoist activities.
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July - 13 
What the creation of the Bihar module did was it sent the Police elsewhere, since Bihar was not in focus, and it took a very long time before they discovered where the attack was conspired.
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What the creation of the Bihar module did was it sent the Police elsewhere, since Bihar was not in focus, and it took a very long time before they discovered where the attack was conspired.
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July - 13 
A man, Identified as Muhammad Tahir, was shot dead in Bank colony area when he was going to his hair-dressing shop. Muhammad Tahir belongs to Sargodha District of Punjab.
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A man, Identified as Muhammad Tahir, was shot dead in Bank colony area when he was going to his hair-dressing shop. Muhammad Tahir belongs to Sargodha District of Punjab.
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July - 13 
A woman was going home along with her son in Subatpur area of Jaffarabad District when she hit a landmine planted along a road. She died and her son Ali Bakhsh was taken to Dera Allahyar hospital with serious injuries.
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A woman was going home along with her son in Subatpur area of Jaffarabad District when she hit a landmine planted along a road. She died and her son Ali Bakhsh was taken to Dera Allahyar hospital with serious injuries.
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July - 13 
At least eight persons were injured when unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at Picture House Cinema in the jurisdiction of Khan Raziq Police Station in the provincial capital Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar on July 13, reports The Nation. Source
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At least eight persons were injured when unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at Picture House Cinema in the jurisdiction of Khan Raziq Police Station in the provincial capital Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar on July 13, reports The Nation. Sources said that a show was under way at Picture House Cinema at 11:00 pm when unidentified persons threw a hand grenade at the inner portion of the cinema, which resulted in injuring of eight persons. It is worth mentioning here that some years back this cinema was attacked by a suicide bomber, in which several persons had been killed and a dozen others were injured.
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July - 13 
At least eight persons were killed and 22 others injured in a bomb blast during a political rally organised by the Awami National Party (ANP) in Kuchlak area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 13, reports Dawn. The rally was in
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At least eight persons were killed and 22 others injured in a bomb blast during a political rally organised by the Awami National Party (ANP) in Kuchlak area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 13, reports Dawn. The rally was in its first 15 minutes when a cycle parked behind the stage exploded.
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July - 13 
Badal Khan, a soft drink vendor, was shot dead near Chaki Shahwani area of Sariab road.
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Badal Khan, a soft drink vendor, was shot dead near Chaki Shahwani area of Sariab road.
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July - 13 
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on July 13 ordered a paramilitary commander to produce 30 people in court, saying there was evidence troops were involved in their disappearance, reports Dawn. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry ordered
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on July 13 ordered a paramilitary commander to produce 30 people in court, saying there was evidence troops were involved in their disappearance, reports Dawn. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry ordered Balochistan Frontier Corps commander Major General Obaidullah Khattak to produce the missing before the court in the provincial capital Quetta on July 24. The 30 people were allegedly abducted in Tutak area of Khuzdar District in February 2011. “It is his (Khattak’s) duty to comply with the court orders and affect the recovery of missing persons and produce them,” Chaudhry said. He rejected the commander’s denial of responsibility as “unacceptable… in the wake of evidence against the force in picking up missing persons”.
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Following the acts of terrorism in provincial capitals of Lahore and Peshawar during the current week, an intelligence agency forecast on July 13 that Islamabad may be the next target of terrorists in the days to come, reports The Nation. “Terrorists
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Following the acts of terrorism in provincial capitals of Lahore and Peshawar during the current week, an intelligence agency forecast on July 13 that Islamabad may be the next target of terrorists in the days to come, reports The Nation. “Terrorists may cause carnage in the federal capital in the days to come as a group of terrorists (currently on radar of an intelligence agency) had reached to target some important personalities including politicians and members of civil society,” a source said. It is important to mention here that it was second time during current month that agencies have warned the high-ups in Islamabad about the possible act of terrorism in the federal capital.
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July - 13 
Following the warning, law enforcement agencies have reportedly taken stringent security measures to counter the plan of terrorism, the sources said. Sources from Islamabad police confirmed receiving warning from intelligence agencies and said that p
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Following the warning, law enforcement agencies have reportedly taken stringent security measures to counter the plan of terrorism, the sources said. Sources from Islamabad police confirmed receiving warning from intelligence agencies and said that police were made highly alert to deal with the terrorists. Special check posts of Rangers have been established at the Margalla Hills while patrolling of joint teams of police and paramilitary forces were being conducted round the clock. Suburbs of the Capital city were searched out while snap checking was being conducted by special teams of Police.
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July - 13 
Hayatabad Police recovered a young businessman Saifullah of Jamrud Ghundi area in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). According to details, Saifullah was kidnapped along with his driver Inayat on June 29 from Industrial Estat
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Hayatabad Police recovered a young businessman Saifullah of Jamrud Ghundi area in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). According to details, Saifullah was kidnapped along with his driver Inayat on June 29 from Industrial Estate Hayatabad and was shifted to Jamrud Ghundi area. Later kidnappers released the driver. After 13 days, Hayatabad Police raided a den of kidnappers with cooperation of Political Administration of Khyber agency Jamrud and recovered Saifullah resident of Hayatabad from their clutches. Police claimed to have arrested three people in Peshawar and Jamrud over the kidnapping but refused to reveal their identity for security reasons.
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July - 13 
Officials, on July 13, warned that the Taliban ban on polio would put 240,000 children at risk in Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), if a vaccination campaign didn’t start by the coming week, reports Daily Times. Tehre
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Officials, on July 13, warned that the Taliban ban on polio would put 240,000 children at risk in Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), if a vaccination campaign didn’t start by the coming week, reports Daily Times. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Hafiz Gul Bahadur group banned polio vaccinations in the Waziristan to protest against US drone attacks. "There is a possibility that we may have to skip the polio campaign in North and South Waziristan because we are not getting clearance from the army nor is the situation conducive," a government health official said. "We have threats from the Taliban. Going to these areas for a polio campaign would be tantamount to putting the lives of our staff in jeopardy," added the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Fawad Khan, Director of health services in the FATA, said that talks were ongoing between the administrators and the Taliban, but the health workers had not yet received ‘the green light’ for going ahead in Waziristan. The Lancet medical journal has said vaccination problems led last year to Pakistan's highest number of polio cases in a decade, 198, compared to 144 in 2010.
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July - 13 
On law and order situation, he said the Government was committed to resolving the Balochistan issue and added that anti-peace elements would not succeed in their nefarious designs and they would be dealt with an iron hand. Law and order is a provinci
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On law and order situation, he said the Government was committed to resolving the Balochistan issue and added that anti-peace elements would not succeed in their nefarious designs and they would be dealt with an iron hand. Law and order is a provincial subject and the Federal Government will fully assist the Provincial Government in this regard, he said, adding that the Frontier Corp could not work against the wishes of the Balochistan Chief Minister.
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July - 13 
One head constable Noor Ahmed Baloch was killed by armed motorcyclists when he was on his way home in Shalkot area of Sariab.
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One head constable Noor Ahmed Baloch was killed by armed motorcyclists when he was on his way home in Shalkot area of Sariab.
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July - 13 
Pakistan has effectively used its nuclear power as a deterrent besides using the technology for civilian purposes, Federal Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar said on July 13, reports Daily Times. Addressing the concluding session of a two-day nationa
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Pakistan has effectively used its nuclear power as a deterrent besides using the technology for civilian purposes, Federal Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar said on July 13, reports Daily Times. Addressing the concluding session of a two-day national conference on the ‘Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology’, organised by the South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI), he said as long as an arms race is imposed on Pakistan, national security would remain the country’s foremost priority. He added that discriminatory policies of the international community would lead to a strategic imbalance in the region, therefore, India must not be given undue and unjustified preferences over Pakistan. Addressing the conference, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Sumsam Bukhari stated while “at the international level we are referred to as terrorists, the facts remains that we are the victims of terrorism”.
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July - 13 
PM Raja Pervez Ashraf has directed that capable senior officials of law enforcement agencies having good reputation should be posted in Balochistan so that law and order situation could be improved. “There should be integrated team work between the B
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PM Raja Pervez Ashraf has directed that capable senior officials of law enforcement agencies having good reputation should be posted in Balochistan so that law and order situation could be improved. “There should be integrated team work between the Balochistan government, institutions and law enforcement agencies to maintain law and order and restore peace in the province,” said the premier. He said that the officials and personnel of law enforcement agencies rendered sacrifices in provision of security and protection to life and property of people.
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July - 13 
Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 13 offered an olive branch to the disgruntled Baloch leaders to hold dialogue with the Government for an amicable solution of the Balochistan issue, reports Daily Times. Addressing the Provincial cabinet
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Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervez Ashraf on July 13 offered an olive branch to the disgruntled Baloch leaders to hold dialogue with the Government for an amicable solution of the Balochistan issue, reports Daily Times. Addressing the Provincial cabinet meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, the PM said the use of force was not the right way to handle any problem. “Only dialogue and constructive talks can steer the province out of prevailing crisis,” he added. However, he categorically rejected to hold dialogue with those who talk against the country's sovereignty. “We have to identify forces, which are supporting the handful elements to create lawlessness in Balochistan,” he observed. He further said that prevailing law and order situation was the result of unwise and anti-Baloch policies of dictators, bringing the province on the verge of destruction. “Balochistan is on the priority list of the Government,” he said, while reiterating the Government's pledge to remove the decades-long grievances of the people of the largest province of the country.
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July - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) and members of a local militia on July 13 forced the militants who sneaked into Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) from across the border on July 12 to flee back to Afghan
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Security Forces (SFs) and members of a local militia on July 13 forced the militants who sneaked into Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) from across the border on July 12 to flee back to Afghanistan, reports Dawn. All the people who were taken hostage by the militants were freed and the entire area was cleared by early July 13-morning. The Kitkot village which was seized by the militants has also been cleared of militants. The militants were forced to flee to the Kunar province of Afghanistan after a search operation was launched in the border areas by personnel of the SFs and members of the Mamond Qaumi Lashkar (community militia), the official said.
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July - 13 
Six bombs were recovered near the Borstal Jail in the Faisalabad city of Punjab on July 13, reports Daily Times. According to Police, six handmade toy bombs packed in a shopping bag were found on a roadside around 100 yards from the Borstal Jail. The
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Six bombs were recovered near the Borstal Jail in the Faisalabad city of Punjab on July 13, reports Daily Times. According to Police, six handmade toy bombs packed in a shopping bag were found on a roadside around 100 yards from the Borstal Jail. The Bomb Disposal Squad defused the devices. Madina Town Police superintendent said the bombs contained six kilogrammes of explosive material. He said it could be a terrorism plot to target the nearby Borstal Jail or Police investigation cell, which was foiled.
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July - 13 
The intelligence agencies had warned the law enforcement agencies on 2nd of July, 2012, that activist of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were planning to target some personalities in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The law enforcement agenc
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The intelligence agencies had warned the law enforcement agencies on 2nd of July, 2012, that activist of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were planning to target some personalities in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The law enforcement agencies thwarted the plan of terrorism in the light of report of agencies and arrested some terrorists in this connection. “Intelligence about possible terror plot has been shared with law enforcement agencies accordingly,” source added.
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July - 13 
Two soldiers have been killed and several others injured in clashes with militants in Baddar Village of Ladha tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 13. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
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Two soldiers have been killed and several others injured in clashes with militants in Baddar Village of Ladha tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 13. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Ihsanullah Ihsan claimed that clashes were continuing between the Security Forces and militants in Baddar Village since the night of July 13, during which two soldiers had been killed and several others injured.
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July - 13 
Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on one Haji Alam Khan in the Sariab area of Quetta, killing him on the spot.
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Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on one Haji Alam Khan in the Sariab area of Quetta, killing him on the spot.
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July - 14 
A person was arrested with seven Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 1000 denomination when he and an accomplice tried to buy medicine from a chemist shop at Bishnupur in West Bengal's Nadia District on July 14.
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A person was arrested with seven Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 1000 denomination when he and an accomplice tried to buy medicine from a chemist shop at Bishnupur in West Bengal's Nadia District on July 14.
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July - 14 
An armed outfit has placed a hand-grenade at the residential gate of Churachandpur’s District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Executive Director early on July 15 in an apparent attempt to coerce the official on their monetary demand, reports The Sang
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An armed outfit has placed a hand-grenade at the residential gate of Churachandpur’s District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Executive Director early on July 15 in an apparent attempt to coerce the official on their monetary demand, reports The Sangai Express. A piece of paper attached to the bomb that was detected has a-hand-written note ‘Warning Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF)’ inscribed over it in red ink. The local Police have suspected that the bomb might have been placed sometime in the night of July 14. Highly placed sources said the KNLF has demanded INR 400, 000 from the DRDA through a letter served on July 10.
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July - 14 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) ‘under secretary’ identified as Tohokhe Awomi was reportedly abducted and killed by NSCN-Khaplang and his body was found near Jalukie bridge in Peren District by passersby, on
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) ‘under secretary’ identified as Tohokhe Awomi was reportedly abducted and killed by NSCN-Khaplang and his body was found near Jalukie bridge in Peren District by passersby, on July 14, said a NSCN-Khole-Kitovi’s source. According to the source, Tohokhe was abducted around 2 pm from Dimapur while he was driving his brand new Maruti Alto car and was taken to Medziphema area. NSCN-Khole-Kitovi also accused NSCN-K cadres of taking away late Tohokhe’s car away after killing him.
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NSCN-K source said that in pursuance of its clamp down on extortion, its cadres took up the action as Tohokhe was “misusing” NSCN-K’s name and was extorting in the name of the group since 2011. The same source added that the deceased had “confessed”
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NSCN-K source said that in pursuance of its clamp down on extortion, its cadres took up the action as Tohokhe was “misusing” NSCN-K’s name and was extorting in the name of the group since 2011. The same source added that the deceased had “confessed” to extorting the public since the time the faction split. NSCN-K source also further alleged that its “receipts, challans and other materials” were also found in the possession of Tohokhe and said that the action was taken against him not as a member of any political group or faction but because of “extortion”.
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July - 14 
Police arrested two persons, identified as Mohammad Malik (23) and his brother KHalil (20), who were circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in Gol Bazar (market) area of Chandrapur District (Maharashtra) on July 14, reports The Times of India
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Police arrested two persons, identified as Mohammad Malik (23) and his brother KHalil (20), who were circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in Gol Bazar (market) area of Chandrapur District (Maharashtra) on July 14, reports The Times of India. The accused hail from Bavala village in Malda District of West Bengal. FICN worth INR 1.53 lakh and genuine cash of INR 50,000 has been seized from their possession.
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July - 14 
Rajgangpur Police have claimed that two persons arrested on July 14 in the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Hardeep Singh murder case are active cadres of the Jharkhand-based People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist P
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Rajgangpur Police have claimed that two persons arrested on July 14 in the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Hardeep Singh murder case are active cadres of the Jharkhand-based People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. The arrested PLFI cadres have been identified as Bhibisan Barua (25) and Baldeb Kumar Narang (21).
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July - 14 
Security agencies have been put on high alert at Mughal Road, the link between Poonch and Srinagar, following specific inputs by the Intelligence and other agencies that the militants were planning to use it for infiltration from Kashmir valley to tw
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Security agencies have been put on high alert at Mughal Road, the link between Poonch and Srinagar, following specific inputs by the Intelligence and other agencies that the militants were planning to use it for infiltration from Kashmir valley to twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri. Official sources said the zone between Passana (ahead of Bafliaz, Surankote) to Peer Ki Gali dividing Poonch and Shopian Districts has been described as a very “sensitive zone’’ by the Intelligence agencies as it passed through dense forests, which could be utilized by the militants for taking shelter. "As the militants were running short of men and material in Poonch and Rajouri Districts in the absence of infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC), their commanders have been sending desperate messages to Kashmir based militants to depute some of the cadre to the border districts using Mughal Road’’, they said, adding one of the message intercepted by the security agencies has confirmed that the militants could use Mughal Road to reach Surankote from Shopian and then head towards various hideouts. Sources said the inputs had been pouring in that the militants were planning to take advantage of heavy rush of visitors at Mughal Road to mix up with civilians and reach Surankote from Shopian on way to Poonch and Rajouri Districts. Sources added that very few militants were left in Poonch and Rajouri Districts in the absence of any fresh infiltration from PoK [Pakistan occupied Kashmir] due to strict surveillance maintained by Army on the LoC. "In the absence of infiltration, the militants were now sending feels to the commanders in the Kashmir valley to depute some of their cadre to Poonch and Rajouri districts using Mughal Road’’, sources further said.
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July - 14 
Shrine of a revered Sufi, Baba Haneef-ud-din, at Ratsuna village in Budgam District was gutted in a blaze in the night of July 14, triggering protests and shut down in the area.
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Shrine of a revered Sufi, Baba Haneef-ud-din, at Ratsuna village in Budgam District was gutted in a blaze in the night of July 14, triggering protests and shut down in the area.
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July - 14 
Special task force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel unearthed a dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) containing 50 country made empty grenades and its parts, eight empty pressure mines, seventy-one 12 bore cartrid
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Special task force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel unearthed a dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) containing 50 country made empty grenades and its parts, eight empty pressure mines, seventy-one 12 bore cartridges, one transistor, tape recorder, man pack and dry batteries in the forest area of YSR Palli in Komarada mandal (administrative unit) of Vizianagaram District on July 14, reports The Hindu. Police suspect Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) and Srikakulam-Koraput Joint Division Committee of CPI-Maoists have planted the dump with an intention to target combing parties. This was the second incident in the last couple of days. Recently, the combing parties chanced upon two landmines planted beneath a road at Duggeru in Makkuva mandal.
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July - 14 
Three persons were arrested for allegedly trying to print FICN at Rajwada Road in Aheri of Gadchiroli District on July 14, according to IBN Live. The accused were identified as Shekhar Ashanna Mekla (37,) Rajesh Ramlu Talande (34) and Hemant Devilal
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Three persons were arrested for allegedly trying to print FICN at Rajwada Road in Aheri of Gadchiroli District on July 14, according to IBN Live. The accused were identified as Shekhar Ashanna Mekla (37,) Rajesh Ramlu Talande (34) and Hemant Devilal Chavan (26).
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July - 14 
Top police officers of six Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist]-affected States - Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Kerala - met in Kochi on July 14 to consider the threat posed by explosives to Security Force personnel and to s
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Top police officers of six Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist]-affected States - Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Kerala - met in Kochi on July 14 to consider the threat posed by explosives to Security Force personnel and to suggest amending of the Explosives Act, reports PTI. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Jacob Punnose said that the Union Government had already decided to amend existing laws to check the misuse of explosives.
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July - 14 
14 persons, including Police and Navy personnel and a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, were killed on July 14 in the incidents of target killing in the provincial metropolis of Sindh, Karachi.
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14 persons, including Police and Navy personnel and a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, were killed on July 14 in the incidents of target killing in the provincial metropolis of Sindh, Karachi.
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July - 14 
A bullet-riddled body of a person, identified as Abu Turab (25), was found from Malir River within the limits of Memon Goth Police Station.
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A bullet-riddled body of a person, identified as Abu Turab (25), was found from Malir River within the limits of Memon Goth Police Station.
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July - 14 
A couple identified as Jumman Shah (35) and his wife Nida (30) was killed in their house in a slum situated within the precincts of Khokhrapar Police Station. Police said unidentified assailants barged into the house in the wee hours and opened indis
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A couple identified as Jumman Shah (35) and his wife Nida (30) was killed in their house in a slum situated within the precincts of Khokhrapar Police Station. Police said unidentified assailants barged into the house in the wee hours and opened indiscriminate fire.
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July - 14 
A man was shot dead at Jamshed Road within the jurisdiction of Jamshed Quarter Police Station. According to Police, Shehzad Memon (29) was shot seven times by unidentified culprits. The deceased used to work as the supervisor in a garments factory.
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A man was shot dead at Jamshed Road within the jurisdiction of Jamshed Quarter Police Station. According to Police, Shehzad Memon (29) was shot seven times by unidentified culprits. The deceased used to work as the supervisor in a garments factory.
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July - 14 
A man was shot dead in Orangi Town Sector 12-L within the jurisdiction of Orangi Town Police Station. Police said that at least two armed motorcyclists shot and killed Jamal Faisal (37) while he was on his way to work.
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A man was shot dead in Orangi Town Sector 12-L within the jurisdiction of Orangi Town Police Station. Police said that at least two armed motorcyclists shot and killed Jamal Faisal (37) while he was on his way to work.
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July - 14 
A peace lashkar (tribal militia) leader Abdul Rasheed Khan was killed and his brother Adam Khan was injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Landikotal area of Khyber Agency on July 14. According to sources, Abdul Rasheed had formed a
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A peace lashkar (tribal militia) leader Abdul Rasheed Khan was killed and his brother Adam Khan was injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Landikotal area of Khyber Agency on July 14. According to sources, Abdul Rasheed had formed a lashkar in Kamarkhel Takhtakai to clear the area of miscreants and militants. The incident happened when Abdul Rasheed and Adam Khan were on their way when they stepped on an IED. This was the first explosion of its kind in that area, sources said.
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July - 14 
A Policeman and a passer-by Navy personnel were killed in an encounter at Hazara Chowk near Natha Khan Goth within Shah Faisal Police limits. Sources said that when a Police team reached the spot, unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire in
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A Policeman and a passer-by Navy personnel were killed in an encounter at Hazara Chowk near Natha Khan Goth within Shah Faisal Police limits. Sources said that when a Police team reached the spot, unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire injuring Ghulam Raza (45) and Shahbaz (43) and a passer-by Navy official Kamran (23). They succumbed to their injuries later.
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July - 14 
A retired lieutenant identified as Jamshed Khan (60) was killed by a stray bullet near Annu Bhai Park within the jurisdiction of Nazimabad Police Station.
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A retired lieutenant identified as Jamshed Khan (60) was killed by a stray bullet near Annu Bhai Park within the jurisdiction of Nazimabad Police Station.
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July - 14 
An activist of MQM identified as Furqan Ahmed (24) was shot and killed at Safora Goth within the limits of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.
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An activist of MQM identified as Furqan Ahmed (24) was shot and killed at Safora Goth within the limits of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.
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July - 14 
Another decomposed body of a woman was found from Sikandar Goth situated at Super Highway within the limits of Sacchal Police Station. Police said that the victim’s identity could not be ascertained.
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Another decomposed body of a woman was found from Sikandar Goth situated at Super Highway within the limits of Sacchal Police Station. Police said that the victim’s identity could not be ascertained.
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July - 14 
Another man identified as Hazrat Ali (37) was shot dead at Pathan Colony situated within the limits of SITE-A Police Station.
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Another man identified as Hazrat Ali (37) was shot dead at Pathan Colony situated within the limits of SITE-A Police Station.
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July - 14 
Four persons were killed across Balochistan in various incidents on July 14. In the first incident, unidentified assailants opened fire in Khuzdar Town and killed a man identified as Naseer Baloch. The assailants fled from the scene after committing
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Four persons were killed across Balochistan in various incidents on July 14. In the first incident, unidentified assailants opened fire in Khuzdar Town and killed a man identified as Naseer Baloch. The assailants fled from the scene after committing the crime.
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July - 14 
Levies Force recovered two bullet-riddled bodies from Balochistan in two separate incidents on July 14. In the first incident, the force recovered a body identified as Mureed Marri lying in Ghazal Nullah area of Sibi District. Another body was recove
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Levies Force recovered two bullet-riddled bodies from Balochistan in two separate incidents on July 14. In the first incident, the force recovered a body identified as Mureed Marri lying in Ghazal Nullah area of Sibi District. Another body was recovered in Marap area of Surab in Kalat District. The victim was identified as Muhammad Alam, a resident of Surab.
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July - 14 
Two men identified as Lala (18) and Mubarak Shah (38) were shot dead in Bukhari Colony situated within the limits of Orangi Police Station.
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Two men identified as Lala (18) and Mubarak Shah (38) were shot dead in Bukhari Colony situated within the limits of Orangi Police Station.
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July - 14 
Unidentified assailants killed a man, identified as Qahir Khan, in Mashakhel area of Dukki in Quetta. The cause of killing is yet to be ascertained.
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Unidentified assailants killed a man, identified as Qahir Khan, in Mashakhel area of Dukki in Quetta. The cause of killing is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 14 
Special court of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on July 14 sentenced 253 troopers of BGB Hospital Unit of 36 Battalion to different terms of rigorous imprisonment between four months and seven years in a mutiny case for their involvement in the Februa
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Special court of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on July 14 sentenced 253 troopers of BGB Hospital Unit of 36 Battalion to different terms of rigorous imprisonment between four months and seven years in a mutiny case for their involvement in the February 2009 mutiny at Pilkhana Headquarters (HQ), reports Daily Star. A three member Special Court-10, led by Colonel Khandaker Obaidul Ahsan, also fined each of the convicts BTK 100 and acquitted two others, as charges levelled against them were not proved. Of the convicts, 34 jawans were sentenced to seven years, 15 to six years, 11 to five years, 10 to four years, 38 to three years, two to two years and six months, 111 to two years, and 26 to one years and six to four months.
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July - 14 
"The diaspora continue to spread, through articles in the internet portals, anti-India feeling among the Sri Lankan Tamils by holding the top Indian political leaders and bureaucrats responsible for the defeat of the LTTE," said the notification that
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"The diaspora continue to spread, through articles in the internet portals, anti-India feeling among the Sri Lankan Tamils by holding the top Indian political leaders and bureaucrats responsible for the defeat of the LTTE," said the notification that was issued in May. "Such propaganda through internet, which remains continued, is likely to impact VVIP security adversely in India," it said. The MHA also said the LTTE's objective for a separate homeland (Tamil Eelam) for all Tamils threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India and amounts to cession from the Union and thus falls within the ambit of unlawful activities. The outfit was banned in India in the aftermath of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991.
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July - 14 
The Union Government Centre on July 14 extended the ban on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another two years, declaring that the terror outfit continues to adopt a strong anti-India posture and pose a grave threat to the security of its c
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The Union Government Centre on July 14 extended the ban on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another two years, declaring that the terror outfit continues to adopt a strong anti-India posture and pose a grave threat to the security of its citizens, The Times of India reported. In a notification extending the ban till May 31, 2014, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that separatist Tamil chauvinist and pro-LTTE groups continued to foster a separatist tendency among the masses and was trying to enhance the support base for the group, particularly in Tamil Nadu, which would ultimately have a strong disintegrating influence over the territorial integrity of India. It said that the activities of the outfit's remaining cadres, dropouts, sympathizers, supporters, who have been traced recently in Tamil Nadu, suggested that the supporters sent to the southern state would ultimately be utilized by the LTTE for unlawful activities.
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July - 15 
A militant belonging to Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM), identified as, ‘commander’ Barnajay Tripura, 32, surrendered to the special branch (intelligence wing) of the State Police in an unspecified date, reports
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A militant belonging to Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM), identified as, ‘commander’ Barnajay Tripura, 32, surrendered to the special branch (intelligence wing) of the State Police in an unspecified date, reports The Telegraph. Barnajay, who could not deposit any arms as he had fled from the outfit’s camp at Khantlang on North Tripura District’s border with the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh, said during his interrogation that the outfit was collecting large sums of money for purchasing arms and ammunition and was conducting a recruitment drive. “The current leadership of NLFT is totally against surrender. They are working with single-minded determination to mount a fresh offensive before the Assembly elections,” Barnajay said. Over the past year, the NLFT-BM’s ‘chairman’, Biswamohan Debbarma, has toured several countries, including Thailand, Singapore and China to seek help for his upcoming “venture”.
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July - 15 
"The system has to be regulated and every vessel should be thoroughly checked by the navy," said a senior naval officer. "MoD clearances have to be made mandatory for the entry of vessels for dismantling in India."
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"The system has to be regulated and every vessel should be thoroughly checked by the navy," said a senior naval officer. "MoD clearances have to be made mandatory for the entry of vessels for dismantling in India."
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July - 15 
“On June 29 Baiju Hidami, the police patil of Fulagondi village, and 22 other villagers near Korchi were beaten up by some police personnel. A few days before that, the 360 company of CRPF had disrupted a marriage ceremony in the Nadekal village of K
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“On June 29 Baiju Hidami, the police patil of Fulagondi village, and 22 other villagers near Korchi were beaten up by some police personnel. A few days before that, the 360 company of CRPF had disrupted a marriage ceremony in the Nadekal village of Korchi. For eight days no villager was allowed to go outside the village,” said Korchi Sarpanch, Meghashyam Jamkatam. “After these incidents, all the members of the Korchi Sarpach Union decided to tender their resignations in protest against police atrocities and un-fulfilment of demands that we had put forward to the Government,” said Vairagade.
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July - 15 
A militant cadre identified as SL Paolen of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory group Kuki Revolutionary Army (KNA) was killed in a five minutes encounter between the militant group and troops of the 43rd Assam Rifles (AR) at Haipi village un
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A militant cadre identified as SL Paolen of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory group Kuki Revolutionary Army (KNA) was killed in a five minutes encounter between the militant group and troops of the 43rd Assam Rifles (AR) at Haipi village under Kagpokpi Police Station around 1:15 am of July 15. On receiving reports about the presence of armed militant groups the SFs conducted a search operation at the village, a Police source informed. They were fired upon from a house by suspected militants and in retaliatory firing of the AR team one of the militant was killed. The source also informed that several other militant suspects fled from the scene leaving the dead body behind. An AK 47 along with a magazine with 25 live rounds and three empty cases were recovered, Police said.
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July - 15 
A woman journalist identified as Tongam Rina was shot at and critically injured by unidentified gunmen when she was entering her office here in Arunachal Pradesh on July 15. Rina is an associate editor with the daily, which is the first English newsp
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A woman journalist identified as Tongam Rina was shot at and critically injured by unidentified gunmen when she was entering her office here in Arunachal Pradesh on July 15. Rina is an associate editor with the daily, which is the first English newspaper of the State and is owned by former chief minister Gegong Apang.
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July - 15 
All Barak Youth Students’ Association (ABYSA) organized a public meeting at Ellora Heritage in Silchar on July 15 to protest against the proposed transfer of certain villages of Cachar District to Dima Hasao District and the harassment of Bengalis in
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All Barak Youth Students’ Association (ABYSA) organized a public meeting at Ellora Heritage in Silchar on July 15 to protest against the proposed transfer of certain villages of Cachar District to Dima Hasao District and the harassment of Bengalis in the hill District,.
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July - 15 
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chairman’ Hagrama Mohilary today urged the Central Government to start peace talks with Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- RD) to bring about lasting peace in the region
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Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chairman’ Hagrama Mohilary today urged the Central Government to start peace talks with Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- RD) to bring about lasting peace in the region
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July - 15 
Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Lyngkhat, East Khasi Hills arrested a Bangladeshi national identified as Abdul Rahim, a resident of Sylhet, while he was trying to infiltrate into India. The BSF sleuths recovered fake Indian currency notes (FI
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Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Lyngkhat, East Khasi Hills arrested a Bangladeshi national identified as Abdul Rahim, a resident of Sylhet, while he was trying to infiltrate into India. The BSF sleuths recovered fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 50,000 apart from 5,000 Taka (Bangladeshi currency) and one mobile phone from the infiltrator. The seized FICN were meant for circulation in the Indian market and the spot where the Bangladeshi national was apprehended was unfenced. “Bangladeshi nationals have always tried to sneak in through the unfenced patches in the EKH and the Jaintia Hills districts,” the BSF said.
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July - 15 
Border Security Forces (BSF), Police and Customs personnel recovered huge amount of Indian and Bangladeshi currency notes along with banned cough syrup from house of one Nirmal Shil of Gandhigram area under Sadar subdivision in West Tripura District
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Border Security Forces (BSF), Police and Customs personnel recovered huge amount of Indian and Bangladeshi currency notes along with banned cough syrup from house of one Nirmal Shil of Gandhigram area under Sadar subdivision in West Tripura District on July 15, reports Tripurainfo. SFs recovered a total amount of INR 5.96 million and BTK of 0.239 million besides 449 bottles of contraband cough syrup Phensidyl and Recodex.
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July - 15 
Dawood Ibrahim and his aides have a major stake in the ship-breaking industry in India, according to an intelligence report by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), reports The Times of India. The report says some Pakistani nationals involved with the Dawo
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Dawood Ibrahim and his aides have a major stake in the ship-breaking industry in India, according to an intelligence report by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), reports The Times of India. The report says some Pakistani nationals involved with the Dawood Company (D Company) based in London (UK) and the UAE have a major stake in India’s ship-breaking industry, investing crores of rupees in the environmentally hazardous industry based in Alang, Gujarat. Intelligence sources said the Pakistani nationals fix deals by paying in hard cash with the collusion of corrupt local officials. Earlier, Intelligence agencies have briefed an inter-ministerial committee in Delhi in February 2012 about the entry of Dawood's aides into the industry and the potential security threat implications, said sources in the Directorate of Naval Intelligence. D-Company men smuggle contraband, arms and explosives with the participation of foreign agents during their ship dismantling operations, the report says. Dawood's men use money laundering to fund the deals and many end-of-life vessels that arrive at the ship breaking yards in Gujarat simply disappear from anchorage after a short while.
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July - 15 
District Collector Abhishekh Krishna disputed the claims of the Korchi Sarapanch Union. “This is not entirely true. We have spent around Rs. 2 crore under the Integrated Action Plan in the construction of road and hospital in this region,” said Krish
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District Collector Abhishekh Krishna disputed the claims of the Korchi Sarapanch Union. “This is not entirely true. We have spent around Rs. 2 crore under the Integrated Action Plan in the construction of road and hospital in this region,” said Krishna.
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July - 15 
Fifty-two more local body representatives have resigned protesting ‘police atrocities and lack of development of the region,’ in the Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Hindu on July 16. The total number of
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Fifty-two more local body representatives have resigned protesting ‘police atrocities and lack of development of the region,’ in the Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Hindu on July 16. The total number of resignations now stands at 218 in Korchi. “The list includes 27 sarpanchs [heads of gram panchayats, village level local self-government institution], 27 deputy sarpanchs, 31 police patils and 133 gram panchayat members,” Nandkishor Vairagade, secretary of the Sarpanch Union of Korchi told .
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July - 15 
Following the incident, Police went all out against the militants and managed to force them out of their hideout in Resubelpara sub-division area in a brief encounter in the morning of July 15. The militants were coming out of their hideout which hap
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Following the incident, Police went all out against the militants and managed to force them out of their hideout in Resubelpara sub-division area in a brief encounter in the morning of July 15. The militants were coming out of their hideout which happened to be the house of a sympathizer when the incident took place. Based on intelligence reports about the movement of heavily armed GNLA militants led by their ‘area commander’ Laben alias Chenang, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos conducted an overnight operation in Resubelpara area.
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July - 15 
Following the visit of some Maoists to a home at Sudegundi in Shishila village in the District, Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Anti Naxal Force) Alok Kumar and other officials visited the region on July 15, reports IBN Live. “Though the team tried to
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Following the visit of some Maoists to a home at Sudegundi in Shishila village in the District, Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Anti Naxal Force) Alok Kumar and other officials visited the region on July 15, reports IBN Live. “Though the team tried to collect information on the Naxal movement, they drew a blank,” sources said.
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July - 15 
Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP), Suvez Haque told The Hindu that he did not have the complete information about the Nadekal incident, since he joined after that incident took place. “But about the Fulagondi incident, I have told the SDPO of
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Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP), Suvez Haque told The Hindu that he did not have the complete information about the Nadekal incident, since he joined after that incident took place. “But about the Fulagondi incident, I have told the SDPO of Korchi to investigate and we will take action if anybody is found violating human rights,” he said. On 28 November last year, the people and local representatives of Korchi had submitted a demand charter to the government representatives in Gadchiroli. It included 22 demands. The demands included construction of roads in the region, payments of wages under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), improvement of health facilities in the region and cancellation of mining leases. “But not even a signal demand was fulfilled, on the contrary police atrocities have increased in the region which has forced us to take this extreme step,” said Vairagade.
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July - 15 
Gujarat has reported an almost 50 per cent rise in crimes under the Information Technology Act, 2000. Compared to 35 cases in 2010, 2011 reported 52 cases as per the 'Crime In India' report published by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), as report
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Gujarat has reported an almost 50 per cent rise in crimes under the Information Technology Act, 2000. Compared to 35 cases in 2010, 2011 reported 52 cases as per the 'Crime In India' report published by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), as reported on July 16, by The Times of India. Twenty cases were registered under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections in 2012, against 15 the previous year. From the cases reported, the highest came from Ahmedabad (36), followed by Vadodara (10). Surat and Rajkot reported one and two cases respectively. Gujarat Police arrested 36 persons for cyber crimes in 2011 of which 17 were below 30 years of age. 18 of the arrests were from Ahmedabad. Nationally, Andhra Pradesh (349) ranked first, followed by Maharashtra (306) and Kerala (227). In cities, Bangalore (117) reported the most incidents while Visakhapatnam (107) and Pune (83) ranked second and third. In addition, all over the country 157 cases of hacking were reported and 65 persons were arrested for the offence.
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July - 15 
IM’s Indian ‘chief’ Yaseen Bhatkal alias Shahrukh is said to be interested in becoming a developer and has invested INR 14 lakh in a real estate project in Nalasopara are of Mumbai (Maharashtra). This money, according to the same report, was sent to
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IM’s Indian ‘chief’ Yaseen Bhatkal alias Shahrukh is said to be interested in becoming a developer and has invested INR 14 lakh in a real estate project in Nalasopara are of Mumbai (Maharashtra). This money, according to the same report, was sent to him by foreign-based mentors in 2010 for legal expenses of jailed IM militants.
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July - 15 
It has been revealed during investigations by the National Investigation Agency and other Central intelligence agencies following the arrest of Sadnala Ramakrishna alias RK, the head of the technical committee the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI
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It has been revealed during investigations by the National Investigation Agency and other Central intelligence agencies following the arrest of Sadnala Ramakrishna alias RK, the head of the technical committee the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that Maoists have now developed a fully hi-tech weapons testing laboratory, reports Deccan Chronicle. Intelligence agencies have information that the Maoists have two fully developed weapons testing labs operational in Chhattisgarh, where they have been putting to test their sophisticated weapons like rocket launchers, claymore mines and a range of booby traps. Though Security agencies have launched a massive hunt to track the exact location of these two laboratories, it is suspected that they are situated deep inside the thick forests in the Abujmaad area.
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July - 15 
Jiribam District Demand Committee (JDDC) in a crucial meeting held on July 15 at the office of Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup (JIMPAL) has decried the apathy of Manipur Government towards its demand for upgrading Jiribam sub-division to a full fledg
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Jiribam District Demand Committee (JDDC) in a crucial meeting held on July 15 at the office of Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup (JIMPAL) has decried the apathy of Manipur Government towards its demand for upgrading Jiribam sub-division to a full fledged revenue District, reports The Sangai Express. JDDC convenor M Maipaksana has even threatened to launch another round of intense agitation if the memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Government and JDDC on November 9, 2011 to upgrade Jiribam to a full fledged District is not translated into action at the earliest.
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July - 15 
Karbi Anglong Superintendent of Police (SP) B.B. Chetry wrote to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s (KAAC) principal secretary Jayashree Daulogupu and asked her to submit a detailed report on the projects under different departments of the counci
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Karbi Anglong Superintendent of Police (SP) B.B. Chetry wrote to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s (KAAC) principal secretary Jayashree Daulogupu and asked her to submit a detailed report on the projects under different departments of the council to ensure adequate security arrangement at the sites, reports The Telegraph. SP, Chetry on July 15 told The Telegraph that with limited manpower in the Police department, there is routine patrolling at the major construction sites and once the council replies, security arrangements would be made according to requirement.“In our letter, we asked the site details, number of employees and possible time of completion of the project. We also asked if there is space at the site to accommodate security personnel,” Chetry said. “It is true that we cannot provide security at all the construction sites. But sufficient security can be provided in the vulnerable areas, which are at least 15km to 20km away from the police stations,” he said.
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July - 15 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Abu Jundal, has revealed that the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks were most probably planned spanning across five countries, The Times of India on July 16 reported. While the original plan was redrafted in Pakistan
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Abu Jundal, has revealed that the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks were most probably planned spanning across five countries, The Times of India on July 16 reported. While the original plan was redrafted in Pakistan, a ``high level meeting'' in Colombo (Sri Lanka) attended by the top LeT militants in Sri Lanka led to the plan getting a roll on. While the role of Sajid Mir, convicted (in absentia) by a French court, is yet to get a definite shape. LeT operactive, David Coleman Headley as the man who conducted reccees brought in the US angle. Investigators are also looking into the possible transfer of some money and SIM card from Italy.
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July - 15 
Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil on July 13 admitted in the legislative Assembly that Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist] violence in the State has not witnessed a drop, despite heavy presence of Security Forces, reports Asian Age. “Despite the presence
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Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil on July 13 admitted in the legislative Assembly that Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist] violence in the State has not witnessed a drop, despite heavy presence of Security Forces, reports Asian Age. “Despite the presence of the police and CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] (in Naxal-affected Gadchiroli) common people and policemen are being killed. The number of incidents of Naxal violence has not come down,” Patil said, replying to a debate on law and order situation in the state.
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July - 15 
Police arrested the sympathizer identified as Walton Sangma for sheltering the GNLA rebels, adds Nagaland Post. Walton has been booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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Police arrested the sympathizer identified as Walton Sangma for sheltering the GNLA rebels, adds Nagaland Post. Walton has been booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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July - 15 
Ruling out any solution from "outside" to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), US President Barack Obama on July 15 underlined that disputes between India and Pakistan can only be resolved by the two countries themselves, according to Times of India
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Ruling out any solution from "outside" to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), US President Barack Obama on July 15 underlined that disputes between India and Pakistan can only be resolved by the two countries themselves, according to Times of India. He said, "It is not the place of any nation, including the United States, to try to impose solutions from the outside,” adding, “That said, nations must meet their responsibilities and all of us have a profound interest in a Pakistan that is stable, prosperous and democratic."
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July - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a ‘corporal’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Thokchom Rajkumar alias Julie alias Danial, from Pallel Bazar area in Thoubal District on July 15. One .9 mm pistol loaded with two live rounds and one miss
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a ‘corporal’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Thokchom Rajkumar alias Julie alias Danial, from Pallel Bazar area in Thoubal District on July 15. One .9 mm pistol loaded with two live rounds and one missed round of .9 mm ammunition in the magazine were recovered from his possession. The individual disclosed that he joined the outfit in the year 2004 and got basic training at Arunachal Pradesh and Burma border and presently working under the command of ‘major’ Nonghou alias Ibomcha.
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July - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a top Manipuri from Bokajan area of Karbi Anglong District on July 15, reports Kanglaonline. The arrested individual is identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Thingbaijam Ibomcha (35), a resident of Irengbam. SFs seized four mo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a top Manipuri from Bokajan area of Karbi Anglong District on July 15, reports Kanglaonline. The arrested individual is identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Thingbaijam Ibomcha (35), a resident of Irengbam. SFs seized four mobile handsets, seven SIM cards, one PAN card, one driving license and INR 1,300 in cash.
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July - 15 
The recent questioning of one Willie Brigitte, believed to be a French LeT militant, has claimed that he had identified Mir as an ISI agent. The investigators believe Mir was part of the core control room team. Believed to be the man behind Headley's
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The recent questioning of one Willie Brigitte, believed to be a French LeT militant, has claimed that he had identified Mir as an ISI agent. The investigators believe Mir was part of the core control room team. Believed to be the man behind Headley's transformation to the LeT, Mir is also accused of travelling to India as a cricket fan and laying the foundation for Headley to go about his recees. He is also believed to have ordered the Chabad House (Mumbai) shootings himself on 26/11. Earlier on an unspecified date a Pakistani father-son duo was arrested in Italy. It was alleged that the duo who ran a money transfer agency had transferred money to sponsor the 26/11 attacks. The Italian Police had claimed that a day before the attacks, they transferred money to activate an Internet phone account that was used by the attackers.
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July - 15 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is proposing to set up special commando forces - on the lines of the Greyhounds - in five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States, reports dailymail.co.uk. The aim is to provide money to
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is proposing to set up special commando forces - on the lines of the Greyhounds - in five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States, reports dailymail.co.uk. The aim is to provide money to the states to clone the Greyhounds in totality in forming a special commando force to take on the Maoists. The men to be inducted are expected to be locals who will be trained by the Army and ex-Greyhounds commanders in jungle warfare. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Maharashtra and Odisha have been identified as the States which now need to replicate the Greyhounds force of Andhra Pradesh to take on the Maoists.
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July - 15 
Unidentified armed men abducted a private firm official of a cashew processing firm at Phulbari near Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District on July 15. The account manager of the private firm identified as Tolaram Sharma (78) was going along with thr
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Unidentified armed men abducted a private firm official of a cashew processing firm at Phulbari near Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District on July 15. The account manager of the private firm identified as Tolaram Sharma (78) was going along with three others in a private car to Guwahati when they were stopped by armed men between Phulbari and Tikrikilla. The abductors, said to be around five, stopped the car and pulled out Sharma before releasing the other passengers and the vehicle. They took him towards the nearby jungle and he has not been found so far.
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July - 15 
With these 218 resignations, the total number of resignations of local body representatives in Gadchiroli district has now shot up to 355. Gadchiroli zilla parishad CEO Sumant Bhange said that apart from the mass resignations from Korchi, his office
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With these 218 resignations, the total number of resignations of local body representatives in Gadchiroli district has now shot up to 355. Gadchiroli zilla parishad CEO Sumant Bhange said that apart from the mass resignations from Korchi, his office had received 137 resignations from the elected representatives from different parts of Gadchiroli.
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July - 15 
A leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Ameenullah Zehri was killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him in Zaehri tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on July 15, reports The Express Tribune. Initially he sustained inj
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A leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Ameenullah Zehri was killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him in Zaehri tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on July 15, reports The Express Tribune. Initially he sustained injuried but while on his way to the hospital he succumbed to his injuries.
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July - 15 
A PPP activist, identified as Aamir Gabol (42), was shot dead in New Karachi within the precincts of Bilal Colony Police Station.
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A PPP activist, identified as Aamir Gabol (42), was shot dead in New Karachi within the precincts of Bilal Colony Police Station.
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July - 15 
A stray mortar bomb smashed through a house in a Sheikhan village, a suburb of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing three children and their mother and injuring their father on July 15, reports Daily Times. "The victims wer
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A stray mortar bomb smashed through a house in a Sheikhan village, a suburb of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing three children and their mother and injuring their father on July 15, reports Daily Times. "The victims were asleep. A mother and her three children died on the spot," Shafiullah Khan, a senior police officer said.
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July - 15 
A tyre shop owner Jamil Ahmed, from Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab province was shot dead in the main bazaar of Gwadar District in an anti-settler killing incident.
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A tyre shop owner Jamil Ahmed, from Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab province was shot dead in the main bazaar of Gwadar District in an anti-settler killing incident.
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July - 15 
About a dozen militants attacked a Police checkpost at Mian Kalay Jandol area of Lower Dir District, reports Frontier Post. The Police managed to repulse the four-pronged attack, carried out in early morning hours, at the loss of one Policeman, Usman
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About a dozen militants attacked a Police checkpost at Mian Kalay Jandol area of Lower Dir District, reports Frontier Post. The Police managed to repulse the four-pronged attack, carried out in early morning hours, at the loss of one Policeman, Usman Zada (22).
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July - 15 
According to the rules, the Federal Government issues licenses to explosive material manufacturers after receiving verification reports from the assistant commissioners of the respective areas. In an initial report prepared by the local administratio
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According to the rules, the Federal Government issues licenses to explosive material manufacturers after receiving verification reports from the assistant commissioners of the respective areas. In an initial report prepared by the local administration and police, there were four main stores of explosive material in Rawalpindi District – Murree, Taxila, Wah Cantonment and Gujar Khan. To detect more outlets, the CDGR has formed teams who will submit their report within a month to District coordination officer, who will then send it to Home Department. These teams will also prepare a report about other chemicals being used with explosive material for conducting the terrorist activities. The home department has also asked the CDGR to share the information with Counter-Terrorism Department of Punjab Police.
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July - 15 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a youngster was found abandoned near Victory Ground Malir, within the limits of Malir City Police Station.
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a youngster was found abandoned near Victory Ground Malir, within the limits of Malir City Police Station.
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July - 15 
At least five persons, including two activists of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), a worker of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a Rangers official were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on July 15, reports Daily Times. Two men, i
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At least five persons, including two activists of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), a worker of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a Rangers official were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on July 15, reports Daily Times. Two men, identified as Usman Baloch and Akbar Baloch, were shot dead at Pir Mehfooz Road, within the limits of Malir City Police Station. One them was a PPP activist.
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July - 15 
Authorities in Punjab have cleared plans for a swoop on ‘eight training camps for Baloch insurgents’ located on the confluence of the Punjab-Balochistan border, reports The Express Tribune. In a coordinated move, the Balochistan Government has also d
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Authorities in Punjab have cleared plans for a swoop on ‘eight training camps for Baloch insurgents’ located on the confluence of the Punjab-Balochistan border, reports The Express Tribune. In a coordinated move, the Balochistan Government has also decided to launch a crackdown against ‘criminals’ on its side of the border. Arrangements have been finalised for an operation against the secretly-run training facilities – locally known as Farari camps – in Rajanpur District, according to a source. Punjab Police, aided by other law-enforcement agencies, would conduct the operation. Rajanpur borders the troubled Dera Bugti District of Balochistan. The presence of Farari camps in the mountains of Rajanpur was confirmed in a confidential intelligence report. At these camps, insurgents are trained in the use of heavy weapons, including rocket launchers and hand grenades.
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July - 15 
Balochistan Government on July 15 during a high-level meeting decided to start operation against militants and criminals involved in kidnapping-for-ransom, target killing and other crimes. Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Khan Raisani also deci
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Balochistan Government on July 15 during a high-level meeting decided to start operation against militants and criminals involved in kidnapping-for-ransom, target killing and other crimes. Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Khan Raisani also decided to eliminate dens of violence breeders and bring them to justice by utilising all available resources as directed by the Supreme Court. The meeting thoroughly discussed the overall law and order situation of the province, particularly terrorism in Quetta, kidnapping-for-ransom and other anti-social activities and approved a strategy to tackle these.
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July - 15 
It was also decided that coordination between the departments would be improved to promote confidence building. The meeting observed that Police force would be boosted and decided that latest training would be given to Police force and latest weapons
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It was also decided that coordination between the departments would be improved to promote confidence building. The meeting observed that Police force would be boosted and decided that latest training would be given to Police force and latest weapons would be provided to Police on priority basis. The participants of the meeting decided that 100 cameras would be installed at different secret places in Quetta and Police would be provided soon with GSM Locator to locate the criminal hideouts. The meeting further decided to improve internal and external security of the province and in this regard it decided to take joint steps by the departments concerned. The Law enforcement agencies were directed to increase the number of their personnel in city as well to enhance patrolling to prevent criminals’ escape after any crime. It was also decided that mining sector and other development activities would never be allowed to be affected by terrorist activities and complete protection would be provided to the people working in different sectors.
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July - 15 
Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested two suspected persons recovering arms from their possession in Nushki District, reported The News. Arms including Kalashnikovs, five magazines and pistols were recovered from their possession.
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Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested two suspected persons recovering arms from their possession in Nushki District, reported The News. Arms including Kalashnikovs, five magazines and pistols were recovered from their possession.
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July - 15 
One Rangers official was killed and four others critically injured in a blast near the Rangers patrol vehicle at Dawood Chowrangi in Quaidabad area, reported The Express Tribune. An explosive device was hidden among the plants on the roadside.
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One Rangers official was killed and four others critically injured in a blast near the Rangers patrol vehicle at Dawood Chowrangi in Quaidabad area, reported The Express Tribune. An explosive device was hidden among the plants on the roadside.
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July - 15 
Punjab Home Department on July 15 sought a detailed report of explosive material manufacturers in the District after receiving intelligence reports expressing fear that the material may land in the hands of the terrorists, reports Dawn. Sources said
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Punjab Home Department on July 15 sought a detailed report of explosive material manufacturers in the District after receiving intelligence reports expressing fear that the material may land in the hands of the terrorists, reports Dawn. Sources said that the Home Department asked the City District Government Rawalpindi (CDGR) and local Police to conduct separate inspection of the outlets of explosive material manufacturers and check their record of current and previous years. The teams would check the quantity of the explosive material lying in the store and verify the record while checking the details of the people/parties who bought it from them. They added the move was launched after receiving reports that the terrorists might be able to buy the material from the outlets. Sources further said the local police had also been directed to keep a vigilant eye on the transportation of explosive material and added that it had also been directed to check the record of fireworks manufacturers who purchased explosive material from the main stockiest.
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July - 15 
Unidentified armed militants opened fire on a truck carrying marble from Chagai District to Karachi (Sindh) in Mastung District, killing the driver Muhammad Ashraf and damaging the truck and the cargo. Levies sources said that some Baloch groups had
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Unidentified armed militants opened fire on a truck carrying marble from Chagai District to Karachi (Sindh) in Mastung District, killing the driver Muhammad Ashraf and damaging the truck and the cargo. Levies sources said that some Baloch groups had warned truck drivers to avoid transporting resources of Balochistan to other provinces. However, no group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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July - 15 
Unidentified militants blew up Nashokhel Boys High School in Peshawar. However, no human loss was reported. The boundary wall of the School damaged completely.
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Unidentified militants blew up Nashokhel Boys High School in Peshawar. However, no human loss was reported. The boundary wall of the School damaged completely.
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July - 15 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Mohan Baidya is all set to leave for China on July 15, reports ekantipur.com. He is heading for China at the invitation of Communist Party of China (CPC). This will be Baidya's first foreign visit
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Mohan Baidya is all set to leave for China on July 15, reports ekantipur.com. He is heading for China at the invitation of Communist Party of China (CPC). This will be Baidya's first foreign visit after being the chairman of the new party. According to party spokesperson Pampha Bhusal, party foreign department chief Indra Mohan Sigdel is also leaving for China with Baidya. The leaders are due to hold discussion on bilateral ties between the two communist parties of the country and situation that has emerged following the party split, among other issues.
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July - 15 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on July 15 said that her Government has made the country free of terrorism and militancy after the synchronised bombings in 500 places during the previous government in 2005.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on July 15 said that her Government has made the country free of terrorism and militancy after the synchronised bombings in 500 places during the previous government in 2005.
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July - 15 
National Language Unit Director General Prasad Herath on July 15 said they have started Sinhala language courses for former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combatants at the Protective Accommodation and Rehabilitation Center (PARC) in Welikan
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National Language Unit Director General Prasad Herath on July 15 said they have started Sinhala language courses for former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combatants at the Protective Accommodation and Rehabilitation Center (PARC) in Welikanda in Polonnaruwa District, according to Daily News. He said 90 former militants are being given Sinhala language training at the rehabilitation centre. “We will soon introduce our language training programme to ex-LTTE cadres at rehabilitation camps in the Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Mullativu districts,” Herath said. The aim of this programme is to enable them to get along with the public anywhere in the country, to build confidence in them, paving the way for them to integrate with society on a firm footing, he explained. “We are also conducting language training programmes for public servants in Jaffna, so that they will be able to speak in Sinhala when they meet with Sinhala speaking people at their Divisional Secretariats of other institutions. Our objective is to absorb at least three to five public officers in each government institute that can speak both Tamil and Sinhala languages to provide services to the public,” he said. Tamil and Sinhala language skills have been made mandatory to public servants under the Official Languages Act.
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July - 15 
National Languages and Social Integration Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara had instructed National Language Unit officials to begin Sinhala language training programmes for ex- militants at PARCs in the North. The Government has reportedly spent over SL
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National Languages and Social Integration Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara had instructed National Language Unit officials to begin Sinhala language training programmes for ex- militants at PARCs in the North. The Government has reportedly spent over SLR 2.5 billion for the rehabilitation process in 2012. The Government has reportedly allocated SLR 720 million for the rehabilitation process of former LTTE cadres in 2012 There are 698 former LTTE cadres remaining in the PARCs at present and the Government has released over 11, 000 former LTTE cadres after rehabilitating them.
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July - 16 
A high-level 10-member group has been constituted by the Government for effective coordination among the agencies concerned with national security, according to Daily Excelsior. The group is to also identify strategic technologies required in securit
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A high-level 10-member group has been constituted by the Government for effective coordination among the agencies concerned with national security, according to Daily Excelsior. The group is to also identify strategic technologies required in security-related areas. The Committee named as Strategic Security Technology Coordination Group (SSTCG) will deal with counter-terrorism, border security, ports and aviation security among other sectors, an official order said on July 16. It has been set up with an aim to increase efficiency and effectiveness of countries various law enforcement agencies. The group will also study and suggest newer technologies for emergency preparedness and response, biological, radiological and chemical agent prevention and for gathering domestic and foreign intelligence.
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July - 16 
A poster seeking support for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was found pasted at a bus stop in a busy place in Karyatadka near Nidle village in Uppinangady Police Station limits of Dakshin Kannada District on July 16, reports The Hin
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A poster seeking support for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was found pasted at a bus stop in a busy place in Karyatadka near Nidle village in Uppinangady Police Station limits of Dakshin Kannada District on July 16, reports The Hindu. According to Superintendent of Police Abhishek Goyal, the “small” handwritten poster sought support for Maoists. He said the name of the CPI (M) was written on it. This place is about three kilometers from the place where Maoists were sighted on July 10.
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July - 16 
A village chief identified as Sh. Letkhothang Khongsai was abducted by four persons belonging to Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) from his house at Mongkot Chepu Village of Ukhru District on July 16. He was rescued by Security Forces (SFs) from
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A village chief identified as Sh. Letkhothang Khongsai was abducted by four persons belonging to Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) from his house at Mongkot Chepu Village of Ukhru District on July 16. He was rescued by Security Forces (SFs) from his abductors on the same day and the four abductors were also arrested the same day. A 7.65mm Automatic Pistol was recovered from one of the abductors identified as Thangtinlen Baite.
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July - 16 
A woman Maoist cadre of Odisha State Organizing Committee (OSOC) of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sabita Mallik alias Sukanti (22), surrendered before SP Pandit in Ganjam District. Sukanti hailed from Mankadakhari village under Sorada Police Station
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A woman Maoist cadre of Odisha State Organizing Committee (OSOC) of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sabita Mallik alias Sukanti (22), surrendered before SP Pandit in Ganjam District. Sukanti hailed from Mankadakhari village under Sorada Police Station limits in the District. She had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2009. She was part of the group led by Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda and was operational in areas of Ganjam and Kandhamal Districts. She was serving the Maoist group as an armed sentry and as a cook for the rebels. She was entitled to use an INSAS rifle while with the Maoists. She was also adept in making tiffin bombs. She had recently attended a Maoist training camp held near Srirampur in Kandhamal District. According to the Police she was posted as a sentry when security forces had cornered and attacked the Maoist group comprising Sabyasachi Panda near Kerubadi in February.
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July - 16 
As part of the exercise to go in for area domination in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit Districts, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is going to set up a Group Centre in Patna, which will comprise of five battalions spread over
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As part of the exercise to go in for area domination in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit Districts, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is going to set up a Group Centre in Patna, which will comprise of five battalions spread over different Districts, reports The Times of India on July 17. The five battalions would be strategically located at Gaya, Jamui, Rohtas, East Champaran and Patna, all Maoist-affected Districts. Giving this information, Deputy Inspector General (DIG, CRPF) Umesh Kumar said the State Government would provide four acres of land for constructing battalion headquarters in all the five Districts, to be housed in four-storied buildings. The State Government has in principle agreed to the CRPF's proposal.
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July - 16 
As per a newspaper report, investigation in bomb blast cases has thrown light on the fact that not only low level militants but also top rung of Indian Mujahideen (IM) have cheated their sponsors of big amount of cash, as reports on July 16, by Zee N
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As per a newspaper report, investigation in bomb blast cases has thrown light on the fact that not only low level militants but also top rung of Indian Mujahideen (IM) have cheated their sponsors of big amount of cash, as reports on July 16, by Zee News. As per reports, the money which was meant to be used for enticing new recruits and for carrying out terror activities was gobble up by the IM leaders and used for ‘personal’ gains.
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July - 16 
Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) members held separate meetings on July 16 with Cease-fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) members of both National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) and NSCN-Khaplang at Police complex, Chumuke
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Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) members held separate meetings on July 16 with Cease-fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) members of both National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) and NSCN-Khaplang at Police complex, Chumukedima (Dimapur) and discussed issues pertaining to missing arms, factional violence and others. The CFSB supervisor of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, Singson admitted that two policemen had joined NSCN-Khole-Kitovi with one AK rifle and one .9mm. He claimed that the Policemen joined on their “own free will”. Arguing that weapons brought by the Policemen were not violation of cease-fire, Singson explained that if the weapons were captured “forcibly” then it could be termed as violation.
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July - 16 
Central Government on July 16 ruled out the demands for creation of a separate Bodoland and has asked the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) to lay down arms within three months to ensure further progress in the dia
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Central Government on July 16 ruled out the demands for creation of a separate Bodoland and has asked the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) to lay down arms within three months to ensure further progress in the dialogue process, reports The Assam Tribune. The news report states that Central Government has also held back extension of the ceasefire with NDFB-PTF faction owing to reluctance on part of the militant outfits to surrender their weapons. NDFB-PTF has sought another extension of the ceasefire for a year. The ceasefire with NDFB-PTF has expired on June 30, 2011. The NDFB-PTF also demanded that the autonomous tribal councils of the Rabhas, Tiwas, Hasang, Deori, Sonowal and Thengal tribes should be brought under the Sixth Schedule.
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July - 16 
CFMG chairman Major General (Retd) N. George asked CFSB members of both the factions to return the weapons taken by Police “deserters” and other “stolen weapons”. Stating that 21 SLRs were known to be with both the groups, 15 with NSCN-K and 6 with N
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CFMG chairman Major General (Retd) N. George asked CFSB members of both the factions to return the weapons taken by Police “deserters” and other “stolen weapons”. Stating that 21 SLRs were known to be with both the groups, 15 with NSCN-K and 6 with NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, George said that both the groups would be provided with a list of arsenal numbers of the weapons so that they could check and identify them.
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July - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Kobad Ghandy was charged with membership of a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on July 16, reports The Hindu. He pleaded not guilty and sought trial which
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Kobad Ghandy was charged with membership of a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on July 16, reports The Hindu. He pleaded not guilty and sought trial which will now begin on September 4. Additional Sessions Judge Pawan Kumar Jain had on March 28 said that UAPA Sections 20 and 38 relating to membership of a terror organisation were made out against Ghandy. However, he refused to frame charges on these counts pointing out that the prosecution sanction that was taken was defective. The court ruled that the police had violated Section 45(2) of the UAPA by not submitting the charge sheet to an independent authority constituted by the Central or State Government, which after vetting the documents was to recommend the sanctioning authority (Lieutenant-Governor) to grant sanction for prosecution. Jain had on that occasion discharged Kobad Ghandy for the offences punishable under Section 10/13/18/20/38 of UAPA pointing out that no case was made out against the accused qua these sections. The Delhi Police on March 30 filed a supplementary charge sheet with fresh prosecution sanction following which arguments on charge were taken up again. The defence did not contest the charges of cheating, impersonation and forgery under the Indian Penal Code that were framed on March 28.
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July - 16 
During a joint operation, personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump of 20 kilograms of ammonium nitrate from a remote location near Ganjam-Kandhamal b
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During a joint operation, personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump of 20 kilograms of ammonium nitrate from a remote location near Ganjam-Kandhamal border on July 16, reports The Hindu. Four barrels were also seized from the area, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Pandit said.
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July - 16 
Expressing concern over extortion by various groups in the name of the GNLA, GNLA ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira has warned the impostors of grave punishments if they are caught by the outfit. The GNLA chief said there are many people or groups w
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Expressing concern over extortion by various groups in the name of the GNLA, GNLA ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira has warned the impostors of grave punishments if they are caught by the outfit. The GNLA chief said there are many people or groups who are extorting money from different people in Garo Hills in the name of GNLA and mentioned that, just a few days ago, one Inspector of Schools from Dakopgre in Tura had received a note demanding an amount of INR 300, 000 in the name of GNLA.
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July - 16 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Central intelligence agencies have information that Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists] have set up weapons testing laboratories in the Abujmaad forests of Chhattisgarh, reports Deccan Chronicle on July 17. “We did g
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Central intelligence agencies have information that Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists] have set up weapons testing laboratories in the Abujmaad forests of Chhattisgarh, reports Deccan Chronicle on July 17. “We did get some leads during Techie Anna’s [RK] interrogation but then more intelligence was developed following which we got concrete information that Naxals were developing dangerous weapons through R&D at these laboratories. Now we trying to trace their exact location,” a senior investigating official said. Sources claimed that the equipment for developing rocket launchers was sent to these laboratories from various cities, including Kolkata and Mumbai, by Naxal sympathisers. Investigations have also revealed that at least 22 truckloads of equipment was sent from various places across the country to these weapons laboratories for developing rocket launchers under the direct supervision of Techie Anna. “There is also information that Naxals book various consignments under false names showing that they are transporting some goods, though in reality they send weapons and important components for developing weapons by trucks to Chhattisgarh,” the official said. Intelligence sources also added saying that Naxals have been working on their rocket-launcher project for a few years now and have achieved 90 per cent accuracy with this weapon.
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July - 16 
On getting the information of his abduction, Police managed to arrest one person, identified as one Manik, in this connection. The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) r
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On getting the information of his abduction, Police managed to arrest one person, identified as one Manik, in this connection. The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) regularly use the area, where the abduction took place, for movement and seeking shelter. The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) also operates in the area.
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July - 16 
On the release of ‘brigadier’ Khamlong Pangmei of NSCN-K ‘arrested’ by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi on factional issues, CFSB supervisor said that the outfit would release NSCN-K’s Khamlong in due course of time. Singson said the final decision would be taken b
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On the release of ‘brigadier’ Khamlong Pangmei of NSCN-K ‘arrested’ by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi on factional issues, CFSB supervisor said that the outfit would release NSCN-K’s Khamlong in due course of time. Singson said the final decision would be taken by the ‘cabinet’. However, on the NSCN-K’s truce for peace with the outfit, Singson reiterated its stand that they would not sit with an “impeached” leader. He expressed apprehensions over the offer and said that it could be their tactics for their own political mileage.
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July - 16 
One of LeT ‘commanders’ searched is the ‘divisional commander’ of LeT for South Kashmir, Mohammad Qasim, a Pakistani militant. Mohammad Qasim reportedly infiltrated into Kashmir valley in 2010. He lied low and was hiding in the Dacchigam forests for
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One of LeT ‘commanders’ searched is the ‘divisional commander’ of LeT for South Kashmir, Mohammad Qasim, a Pakistani militant. Mohammad Qasim reportedly infiltrated into Kashmir valley in 2010. He lied low and was hiding in the Dacchigam forests for almost 18 months. After the killing of then LeT’s South Kashmir ‘divisional commander’ Abdul Rehman alias Rehman Bhai on October 3, 2011, Qasim shifted his base from Dacchigam to South Kashmir and took over charge of South Kashmir. He was preferred over Sajjad who was to replace Rehman Bhai for his foreign origin. Mohammad Qasim is believed to be operating in the Chadoora area of Budgam and Pulwama and Pampore areas where security presence is thin. Another LeT ‘commander’ who is being hunted is Bilal Ahmad Bhat of Lalhar in Pulwama District. Bilal, though being very young is thought to be more active and as per security agencies more ruthless and daring. He was lured into LeT by Rehman Bhai. He is a local trained militant and has worked with Rehman Bhai and is thought to have learned the operational skills from him. Security agencies have inputs that Bhat is mostly operating in the outskirts of Srinagar city in Nowgam area to Pulwama town outskirts as this area has least presence of SFs.
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July - 16 
Protesting the bomb attack on the executive director District Rural and Development Agency, (DRDA) C Hangshing on July 15 at his residence, the staffs of the DRDA on July 16 organised a sit -in protest from 10am to 3pm in front of the office in Chura
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Protesting the bomb attack on the executive director District Rural and Development Agency, (DRDA) C Hangshing on July 15 at his residence, the staffs of the DRDA on July 16 organised a sit -in protest from 10am to 3pm in front of the office in Churachandpur District. Chairman of the DRDA staff, Hem urged the militants to stop attacking the officials and instead cooperate with them for the development of the District through various developmental schemes.
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July - 16 
Rejecting reports about sudden spurt in so called ‘successful’ infiltration by militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Defence authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on July 16 said the counter infiltration grid is on high alert and working properl
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Rejecting reports about sudden spurt in so called ‘successful’ infiltration by militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Defence authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on July 16 said the counter infiltration grid is on high alert and working properly, according to Daily Excelsior. "We do not have any information that 70 militants had managed to enter Jammu and Kashmir since May this year," Defence ministry spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J S Brar said. He said there were a few attempts by militants to cross into this side after snow started melting on higher reaches, particularly infiltration routes, but alert troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) foiled their attempts and neutralised the infiltrators. "We have a counter infiltration grid working, which is often reviewing the strategy to foil any such attempt," Brar said adding "even during the winter months, when there was heavy snowfall, we did not lower our guard". He said besides night and foot patrolling, troops are also keeping a close vigil on the borders with sophisticated equipment.
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July - 16 
Saudi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed the Indian Government that those who are wanted in criminal cases in India cannot be deported to India if no offence has been committed by them within the territory of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Time
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Saudi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed the Indian Government that those who are wanted in criminal cases in India cannot be deported to India if no offence has been committed by them within the territory of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Times of India on July 17 reported. The Saudi government's stance on deportation was disclosed to the Kerala High Court on July 16, by Assistant Solicitor General (ASG) P. Parameswaran Nair, based on a written communication from Faiz Ahabad Kidwaid, India's consul general in Jeddah.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) have launched a massive man hunt against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’ in South Kashmir after July 3 and July 8 attacks in which two Police constables and an Army trooper were killed respectively, reports Daily Excelsior. T
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Security Forces (SFs) have launched a massive man hunt against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’ in South Kashmir after July 3 and July 8 attacks in which two Police constables and an Army trooper were killed respectively, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs security forces have conducted massive operations at Puhru, Kenihama, Khanda, Gouharpora, Chuntsu, Wagoora, Soot, Ganipora villages in Chadoora area of Budgam District; Pampora, Letpora, Kakpora, Sombre, Lalhar, Newa in Pulwama District and Shopian town. Night patrol along Srinagar-Shopian road has also been intensified. Security patrols on the national highway from Jawahar Tunnel to Pantha Chowk and villages along both the sides of national highway have also been intensified to ensure the safety of Amarnath pilgrims and tourists travelling on the highway.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 16 killed a Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant, Sarbong Kramsa, in an encounter near Tarapung village under Borpathar area in Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. SFs also arrested two KPLT milita
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 16 killed a Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant, Sarbong Kramsa, in an encounter near Tarapung village under Borpathar area in Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. SFs also arrested two KPLT militants identified as Karsob and Sarhang.
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July - 16 
Senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Arnab Dam alias Bikram was arrested at the Biramdih railway station in Purulia District late in the night of July 16, reports The Hindu. An AK-47 rifle, some rounds of ammunition and some Mao
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Senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Arnab Dam alias Bikram was arrested at the Biramdih railway station in Purulia District late in the night of July 16, reports The Hindu. An AK-47 rifle, some rounds of ammunition and some Maoist literature were recovered from him. He was produced in a District court and remanded in Police custody for seven days. Senior Police officers said the arrest of Bikram, a State Committee member and secretary of the Bihar Jharkhand Odisha Border Regional Committee of the CPI-Maoist, was the biggest achievement of the joint security forces after the elimination of Polit Bureau member Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji in a November 2011 encounter in West Midnapore District. Inspector-General of Police (Western Range) Gangeshwar Singh told The Hindu on the phone that he was an important organiser, with his activities spreading beyond West Bengal. “His arrest is a major setback to the CPI (Maoist) as he was one of the most important leaders in charge of operations here, after Kishenji’s death. With his arrest and the surrender of 30 members of the outfit over the past one year, we have been able to put a check on the activities of the Maoists operating in the… Jungle Mahal region.” Bikram, who started the Ajodhya squad and led it since 2009, is wanted in 79 cases, including the murder of seven villagers of Baghbinda in the District and the abduction and murder of Inspector Partha Biswas and school teacher Soumyajit Basu in 2010.
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July - 16 
Several minority organisations staged a protest across the State, demanding abolition of the territorial demarcation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and protection of non-Bodos, reports The Telegraph. The Asomiya [Asom-Mia] Parishad (AP) observ
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Several minority organisations staged a protest across the State, demanding abolition of the territorial demarcation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and protection of non-Bodos, reports The Telegraph. The Asomiya [Asom-Mia] Parishad (AP) observed a 12-hour Assam bandh and blockade on all the highways of the state, crippling the movement of vehicles in lower Assam, while the All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) staged a dharna in front of Raj Bhavan.
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July - 16 
SFs arrested one militant of National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), identified as Bhagrai Tudu (22), at Rangiaghutu-Srirampur village in Gossaigaon Sub-division under Kokrajhar District on July 16, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one country ma
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SFs arrested one militant of National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), identified as Bhagrai Tudu (22), at Rangiaghutu-Srirampur village in Gossaigaon Sub-division under Kokrajhar District on July 16, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one country made .303 mm Rifle, four rounds of 7.62 mm live bullets from him.
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July - 16 
SFs on July 15 arrested an Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, Ranjit Gogoi alias Vicky alias Biswajit, from Borkherimia Borbaam village under Namrup Police Station in Dibrugarh District, reports The Sentinel. A
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SFs on July 15 arrested an Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, Ranjit Gogoi alias Vicky alias Biswajit, from Borkherimia Borbaam village under Namrup Police Station in Dibrugarh District, reports The Sentinel. An automatic pistol and seven rounds of live cartridges were recovered from his possession. The arrested militant confessed that he was involved in the kidnapping of eminent businessperson, Niraj Bhatia, at the instruction of another ULFA-ATF militant Manoj Gogoi.
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July - 16 
The Police arrested a suspect for carrying 200 pieces of detonators and 50 kilograms of ammonium nitrate on his car a during surprise checking on National Highway-33 in Seraikela-Kharsawan District on July 15 night, reports The Times of India. The ac
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The Police arrested a suspect for carrying 200 pieces of detonators and 50 kilograms of ammonium nitrate on his car a during surprise checking on National Highway-33 in Seraikela-Kharsawan District on July 15 night, reports The Times of India. The accused, Manoj Kumar Sinha of Patamda in the East Singhbhum District, who was arrested from Chandil area of the District, claimed to be the owner of a stone crusher machine and was ferrying the explosives on industrial purpose. He tried to escape while seeing Police but Police chased and arrested him. Police are suspecting Sinha to be in nexus with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and that he might have been ferrying explosives either to Dalma or Chilku forest cover.
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July - 16 
The Police arrested seven members of Chetna Natya Manch (CNM), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cultural outfit, and two Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) leaders from platform No 53 of Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station in Hyder
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The Police arrested seven members of Chetna Natya Manch (CNM), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cultural outfit, and two Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) leaders from platform No 53 of Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station in Hyderabad city from Khammam District on July 16, reports The Times of India. The arrest was made when the CNM members reached the Bus Station and APCLC came to receive them. Police said the 18-member CNM team arrived in the city on the invitation of APCLC to perform cultural programmes for creating awareness among people about the recent encounter killings of civilians by anti-Maoist forces at Basaguda in Chhattisgarh. The CNM team comprised of seven men, six minor girls and five minor boys. The six minor girls and five minor boys of CNM who have also been taken into custody were sent to juvenile home and they will be handed over to the family members, Afzalgunj Inspector K Manoj Kumar said.
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July - 16 
Unidentified assailants killed an ex-militant of United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Munthi Senar, in his native village Sermanthi under Khatkati Police Station in the same District.
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Unidentified assailants killed an ex-militant of United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Munthi Senar, in his native village Sermanthi under Khatkati Police Station in the same District.
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Unidentified militants killed an Army soldier, Gobind Singh, in Kupwara District, reports Times of India. According to information on the night of July 15, Gobind Singh was on patrolling along with his companions. When he came back from patrolling in
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Unidentified militants killed an Army soldier, Gobind Singh, in Kupwara District, reports Times of India. According to information on the night of July 15, Gobind Singh was on patrolling along with his companions. When he came back from patrolling in the morning of July 16 a hidden group of terrorists attacked the Army group. Gobind Singh was shot at and injured in the attack. He died on July 19.
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July - 16 
A cable operator, Mubarak alias Langra, was shot dead in Madina Colony within the limits of Baldia Police Station
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A cable operator, Mubarak alias Langra, was shot dead in Madina Colony within the limits of Baldia Police Station
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July - 16 
A man was shot dead in Nayabad Lyari, within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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A man was shot dead in Nayabad Lyari, within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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July - 16 
A man, identified as Tufiqur Rehman, from Indonesia, who was accompanied by a religious congregation, was shot at and injured by unidentified armed assailants in Sanjavi area of Ziarat District.
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A man, identified as Tufiqur Rehman, from Indonesia, who was accompanied by a religious congregation, was shot at and injured by unidentified armed assailants in Sanjavi area of Ziarat District.
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July - 16 
A person identified as Nimatullah, was shot dead in Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District on July 16.
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A person identified as Nimatullah, was shot dead in Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District on July 16.
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July - 16 
A prayer leader, identified as Afnan Baloch, was shot dead while he was sitting outside Jamia Masjid Faizan in Sultanabad area within the precincts of Manghopir Police Station.
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A prayer leader, identified as Afnan Baloch, was shot dead while he was sitting outside Jamia Masjid Faizan in Sultanabad area within the precincts of Manghopir Police Station.
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July - 16 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing 12 kilograms, was found abandoned at Super Highway near Sachchal Wing of the Pakistan Rangers, Sindh within the precincts of Gadap City Police Station. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) neutralised the bomb
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing 12 kilograms, was found abandoned at Super Highway near Sachchal Wing of the Pakistan Rangers, Sindh within the precincts of Gadap City Police Station. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) neutralised the bomb later.
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July - 16 
Army and Police commandos on July 16 foiled an attack by burqa (veil)-clad Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who planned to take over a Police Station in Bannu city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. Two TTP militants were kill
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Army and Police commandos on July 16 foiled an attack by burqa (veil)-clad Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who planned to take over a Police Station in Bannu city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. Two TTP militants were killed and at least 10 security personnel were injured in the incident. Both the attackers were killed in the clash that lasted for more than three hours, District Police Officer (DPO) Waqar Ahmed said. “As they approached the police station, they first fired shots at the guards and then hurled hand grenades,” DPO Waqar said, adding that as a Police control-room received information about the attack, Police reinforcement and Army soldiers rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area to block any escape route for the militants. TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan told reporters by telephone that the attackers wore suicide vests and one of them blew himself up while the other was killed in the gunbattle.
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July - 16 
Four militants were killed in July 16 militants’ attack on a Police Station in Bannu city. Report said burqa-clad Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants stormed the Police Station used by local intelligence personnel at Bannu and took several hos
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Four militants were killed in July 16 militants’ attack on a Police Station in Bannu city. Report said burqa-clad Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants stormed the Police Station used by local intelligence personnel at Bannu and took several hostages, before SFs stormed the building to end the siege. Four Taliban fighters were killed and another captured following a heavy exchange of fire. Two militants wearing suicide vests blew themselves up while two more were shot dead. The fifth attacker was arrested by Police. Around 10 security personnel were injured. Earlier, Daily Times had reported that only two militants were killed.
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July - 16 
In addition to this, the frequent terrorist acts, particularly the attack on Bannu Jail on April 15 and killing of 10 personnel at Ichra complex of Lahore on July 12, have led to the worst kind of fears and unrest amongst officers and officials of th
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In addition to this, the frequent terrorist acts, particularly the attack on Bannu Jail on April 15 and killing of 10 personnel at Ichra complex of Lahore on July 12, have led to the worst kind of fears and unrest amongst officers and officials of the Prisons Department in KP, reports Pakistan Today. Militants imprisoned in various jails are now not only exempted from every sort of punishment and labour, they are dictating terms to jail administrations in connection with the prison affairs. Sources that after the attack on Bannu Jail, militants were being housed at Haripur, Peshawar, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan jails. The Government has already established Internment Centers in Peshawar, Kohat and Lakki Marwat where those involved in militancy and terrorism are being kept.
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July - 16 
Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on July 16 summoned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Punjab Police and directed him to produce the missing activist of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) by July 25, 2012, reports Dawn. The co
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Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on July 16 summoned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Punjab Police and directed him to produce the missing activist of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) by July 25, 2012, reports Dawn. The court warned the concerned Police Officials would be sent to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi if the missing person could not be recovered by the said date. Justice Siddiqui passed the order while hearing the petition of an advocate Sadia Rahat for the recovery of her missing husband Naveed Butt, a spokesperson for HuT. Umer Hayat Sandhu, the petitioner’s counsel told the court that despite repeated directions of the court the Law Enforcement Agencies had failed to recover Naveed. According to the petition, Butt went missing on May 5. Sandhu alleged in the court that Butt was detained by the officials of spy agencies. He said his client was on his way to pick up his children from school when Intelligence Agencies’ officials allegedly kidnapped him near Liaquatabad. He further alleged that Butt had been receiving threatening calls from unknown callers since long.
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July - 16 
KP Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti narrowly escaped a terrorist attack when Police seized a truck laden with 200 kilogrammes of explosives and a cache of arms on Taal Road near Hangu. Hoti was scheduled to pass through the area for a rally in Ha
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KP Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti narrowly escaped a terrorist attack when Police seized a truck laden with 200 kilogrammes of explosives and a cache of arms on Taal Road near Hangu. Hoti was scheduled to pass through the area for a rally in Hangu. DPO Mian Saeed Ahmed said Police intercepted a suspicious truck on Taal Road near Hangu and during its search and recovered several bags of explosives weighing 200 kilogrammes and other sophisticated weapons. The DPO said Police arrested two terrorists on board. He said the terrorists had planned to blow up the explosives-laden truck with close to the Chief Minister’s convoy, which was scheduled to pass through the area minutes later.
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July - 16 
KP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that Shakeel Afridi, who is linked with Osama bin Laden’s killing, should be transferred to a jail in another province, reports Dawn. He said the Provincial Government thought that Afridi should
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KP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that Shakeel Afridi, who is linked with Osama bin Laden’s killing, should be transferred to a jail in another province, reports Dawn. He said the Provincial Government thought that Afridi should be transferred to a prison in another province because of threats to his life in Peshawar jail. “We have not requested the Balochistan Government to take custody of Shakeel Afridi neither we ask for it under the rule,” said Hussain, adding that Provincial Government had requested the Federal Government to shift Afridi to any other province.
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July - 16 
One Mohsin was shot dead while he was standing at Orangi bus stop within the jurisdiction of Orangi Police Station.
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One Mohsin was shot dead while he was standing at Orangi bus stop within the jurisdiction of Orangi Police Station.
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July - 16 
Pakistan has offered the US a new mechanism encompassing ''surveillance'' of targeted operations against wanted militants as an alternative to drone strikes in the tribal regions, reports Indian Express. The plan, as crafted by Islamabad, involves bo
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Pakistan has offered the US a new mechanism encompassing ''surveillance'' of targeted operations against wanted militants as an alternative to drone strikes in the tribal regions, reports Indian Express. The plan, as crafted by Islamabad, involves both the identification of targets by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the tribal areas and swapping of information with the Pakistani security agencies. The Pakistani security agencies will then deal with the situation accordingly, officials said. "To ensure that Pakistan acts on the information provided by the CIA, the US can use any mechanism to monitor our operation on the ground," revealed a senior official of the country's security establishment. "They (US) can even use drones for this purpose," the official added. However, he clarified that no foreign forces would be allowed for surveillance. The idea also seeks to dispel the growing perception in Washington that Islamabad is playing a ''double game'' in the ''war on terror'', he added. The official said Pakistan expects a breakthrough in its ongoing negotiations with the US on finding a ''mutually acceptable'' alternative to the CIA-piloted drone campaign.
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July - 16 
Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf met Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on July 16 and discussed issues of bilateral interests and matters of regional importance, reports The Express Tribun
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Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf met Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on July 16 and discussed issues of bilateral interests and matters of regional importance, reports The Express Tribune. The PM briefed King Abdullah about measures being taken by Pakistan for regional peace, especially in ensuring a peaceful transition in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO forces.
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July - 16 
Referring to the deteriorating situation in Balochistan, the Chief Minister (CM) Nawab Aslam Raisani said that the situation is not as bad as is portrayed by the media, reports The Express Tribune. “It appears some lobby is trying to pave the way for
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Referring to the deteriorating situation in Balochistan, the Chief Minister (CM) Nawab Aslam Raisani said that the situation is not as bad as is portrayed by the media, reports The Express Tribune. “It appears some lobby is trying to pave the way for some unconstitutional step in Balochistan,” said CM Raisani said in meeting. He blamed the same lobby for spreading negativity about Balochistan through print and electronic media. An international conspiracy is at play in Balochistan, the CM said referring to the unabated violence in the province. The meeting also reviewed the restoration of NATO supplies through Balochistan. The Home Secretary told the participants that the Federal Government has not informed the provincial government about the restoration of NATO supplies. However, the Home Department clarified to the Federal Government that it could not provide security to NATO supplies due to its limited resources, he added. Chief Minster Raisani said that it was not the responsibility of the provincial government to provide security to NATO supplies.
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July - 16 
Six people were killed in separate violent incidents that took place in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 16, reports Daily Times. A former councillor, identified as Hanif (46), was killed in his shop situated in Hussainabad within th
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Six people were killed in separate violent incidents that took place in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on July 16, reports Daily Times. A former councillor, identified as Hanif (46), was killed in his shop situated in Hussainabad within the precincts of Azizabad Police Station.
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July - 16 
The chief of Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) Sardar Akhtar Mengal said that Balochistan cannot be divided with emotional slogans and spreading of hatred in the name of language and nationality, reports Dawn. Addressing a public meeting of h
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The chief of Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) Sardar Akhtar Mengal said that Balochistan cannot be divided with emotional slogans and spreading of hatred in the name of language and nationality, reports Dawn. Addressing a public meeting of his party from Singapore via a video link, he said the politics of bias would neither benefit the Baloch nor the Pakhtun of the province. He said that genuine heirs of the province wanted peace and it was regrettable that the Baloch were receiving decomposed bodies and suffering a lot of difficulties because of action being taken against them. He said that on the one hand bullet-riddled bodies of the Baloch were being dumped and on the other they were being asked to raise a slogan in favour of Pakistan. He said that violation of human rights was being committed in the province.
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July - 16 
The Government may not have been willing to produce evidence of the existence of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)’s notorious political cell, but the Supreme Court still declared on July 16 that the cell, if it did, or does, exist, was illegal,
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The Government may not have been willing to produce evidence of the existence of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)’s notorious political cell, but the Supreme Court still declared on July 16 that the cell, if it did, or does, exist, was illegal, reports The Express Tribune. The Supreme Court adjudged the political cell ‘void ab initio’ – that is, null and void from the start. If nothing else, the move is heavily symbolic – particularly with general elections around the corner. The decision was taken in a petition dealing with the ISI’s direct manipulation of the 1990 general elections – a petition commonly referred to as the Asghar Khan petition. Despite repeated orders by the court during past hearings in the case, the Attorney General failed to produce the notification under which the political wing of the ISI was allegedly established in May 1975. During July 16’s proceedings, the court had once again asked the attorney general for the notification. On another failure to produce it, a three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, took its own action.
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July - 16 
The Khasadar Force arrested at least 13 suspected militants during a raid on a mosque-cum-seminary in Sakhi Pul are of Jamrud in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 16, reports Dawn. Officials said the raid was conduct
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The Khasadar Force arrested at least 13 suspected militants during a raid on a mosque-cum-seminary in Sakhi Pul are of Jamrud in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 16, reports Dawn. Officials said the raid was conducted on a locality in the early morning as they had prior information about the presence of some suspected militants in the locality.
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July - 16 
Unidentified assailants boarded a bus and shot dead a woman, identified as Sadia (28), in Bhains Colony within the limits of Sukkhan Police Station.
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Unidentified assailants boarded a bus and shot dead a woman, identified as Sadia (28), in Bhains Colony within the limits of Sukkhan Police Station.
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July - 16 
Unidentified militants blew up a Government primary school situated in the Sardheri area of Charsadda District. The explosion damaged the external wall of the school completely.
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Unidentified militants blew up a Government primary school situated in the Sardheri area of Charsadda District. The explosion damaged the external wall of the school completely.
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July - 16 
Finance Minister Barshaman Pun on July 16 claimed that the new one-third budget introduced by the Government on July 15 has opened the door to forge consensus to end the political deadlock witnessed among the political parties.
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Finance Minister Barshaman Pun on July 16 claimed that the new one-third budget introduced by the Government on July 15 has opened the door to forge consensus to end the political deadlock witnessed among the political parties.
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July - 16 
Mohan Baidya-led CPN-Maoist on July 16 announced that the party would soon start carrying out 'vigilante justice' against corrupt officials, reports ekantipur.com. Bharat Dhanuk, CPN-Maoist Dadeldhura District in-charge, said that the party is starti
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Mohan Baidya-led CPN-Maoist on July 16 announced that the party would soon start carrying out 'vigilante justice' against corrupt officials, reports ekantipur.com. Bharat Dhanuk, CPN-Maoist Dadeldhura District in-charge, said that the party is starting the campaign across the country as part of its preparation for a 'people's revolt.' He also said that the party was regrouping former Maoist combatants and re-organising party structure. The mother party, UCPN-M, had first introduced the vigilante justice system also known as 'Jana Karbahi' or the 'people's action' during the insurgency.
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July - 16 
The three-judge International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) gave a two-month bail to one Mohammad Mobarak, who has been in custody for almost nine months, reports bdnews24.com. Although, the case against Mohammad Mobarak was lodged by one Khodeja Begum,
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The three-judge International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) gave a two-month bail to one Mohammad Mobarak, who has been in custody for almost nine months, reports bdnews24.com. Although, the case against Mohammad Mobarak was lodged by one Khodeja Begum, widow of Abdul Khaleque, on May 3, 2009, at Brahmanbaria, the investigators started investigating the case on July 15, 2012. The tribunal Chairman Justice Mohammad Nizamul Huq granted bail to Mobarak citing the delay. The court also noted that there were 645 cases that had been transferred to the tribunal from lower courts for investigation that remain pending with the investigation agency. The order also noted that according to the submissions of Prosecutor Zead-Al -Malum, there were four such persons out of the 645, who were in custody.
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July - 17 
A Chinese hand grenade was recovered at the residential gate of Thoubal Division executive engineer of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFCD) identified as Chanamthabam Surkumar Roy of Khurai LairikyengbamLeikai under Lamphel Police Stati
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A Chinese hand grenade was recovered at the residential gate of Thoubal Division executive engineer of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFCD) identified as Chanamthabam Surkumar Roy of Khurai LairikyengbamLeikai under Lamphel Police Station on July 17 at around 10:30 am. The Police safely diffused the grenade.
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July - 17 
A former Left Wing Extremist (LWE) cadre belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), who allegedly made telephone calls to a top official of the Heavy Water Plant at Manugu
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A former Left Wing Extremist (LWE) cadre belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), who allegedly made telephone calls to a top official of the Heavy Water Plant at Manuguru seeking to extort money, was arrested by the Police in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 17, reports The Hindu. The Aswapuram Police arrested B. Venkanna (30), and his wife Sunitha, during a vehicle checking operation near Chintriyala road at Aswapuram. The Police seized ten gelatine sticks and some detonators from Venkanna.
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July - 17 
A senior leader of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) stated that the turmoil and instability rocking Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council (ADC) is a result of undue interference by armed groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact,
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A senior leader of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) stated that the turmoil and instability rocking Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council (ADC) is a result of undue interference by armed groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact,
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July - 17 
According to the report running into 340 pages, HSBC in 2009 authorized its affiliate to supply Indian rupees to Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Bank, which, the report said, has links to financing terrorism. "From 2007 to 2010, HBUS (HSBC-USA) continued to
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According to the report running into 340 pages, HSBC in 2009 authorized its affiliate to supply Indian rupees to Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Bank, which, the report said, has links to financing terrorism. "From 2007 to 2010, HBUS (HSBC-USA) continued to supply, through its London branch, hundreds of millions of US dollars to Al Rajhi Bank in Saudi Arabia. In addition , at Al Rajhi Bank's request , HBUS expanded the relationship in January 2009, by authorizing its Hong Kong branch to supply Al Rajhi Bank with non-US currencies , including the Thai bat, Indian rupee, and Hong Kong dollar," the report said.
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July - 17 
According to the report, in 2010 HSBC launched a new funds transfer product called 'HBL Fast Cash', which was designed to allow the instant transfer of funds from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to any branch of the Habib Bank, largest bank in Pakistan. Apol
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According to the report, in 2010 HSBC launched a new funds transfer product called 'HBL Fast Cash', which was designed to allow the instant transfer of funds from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to any branch of the Habib Bank, largest bank in Pakistan. Apologizing to the US lawmakers for its "mistakes" in tackling terror funding and money laundering related risks, HSBC on July 17, said it is committed to fixing the lapses with the bank's risk management system.
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July - 17 
Army on July 17 eliminated a militant in the Handwara forest in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. The troops received information about the presence of 3-4 militants in the area and launched operation in the night of July 16. One militant wa
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Army on July 17 eliminated a militant in the Handwara forest in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. The troops received information about the presence of 3-4 militants in the area and launched operation in the night of July 16. One militant was killed on July 17. One AK rifle and ammunition was recovered from the dead militant. Massive search operation has been launched in the area to track rest of the militants of the group. As reported earlier, Army in June end had launched a massive operation in the Handwara area after they noticed movement of a group of 8-10 militants who had infiltrated into these forests. However, Army didn't confirm whether the group has infiltrated through Line of Control (LoC) or has used Nepal route to infiltrate into Kashmir. Three militants of the group were killed in an operation in Bangas valley of Handwara on July 5 while two more were killed in the operation in Bawan village on July 6 while four security force personnel were injured in the operation.
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July - 17 
At present, Rashid has cases against him in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. In 2000 and 2001, Rashid ran several madrasas (Islamic seminaries) in bordering areas of Bengal, including Murshidabad, Malda and North 24-Paraganas. According to sources, Rashid
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At present, Rashid has cases against him in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. In 2000 and 2001, Rashid ran several madrasas (Islamic seminaries) in bordering areas of Bengal, including Murshidabad, Malda and North 24-Paraganas. According to sources, Rashid recruited youths who reportedly joined terrorist outfits. MSN.com further adds that Rashid is suspected to be involved in the 2008 Surat bomb planting case. STF Joint Commissioner, Rajeev Mishra stated, "Haroon Rashid, a SIMI member having close links with the IM and the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was arrested from the city today (Tuesday). He has been active in West Bengal for the past few years in recruiting terrorists,"
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July - 17 
Based on inputs on presence of armed cadres in the vicinity of Hebron-I colony of Phek town, Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operation in and around suspected houses of the colony on July 17 and arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of N
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Based on inputs on presence of armed cadres in the vicinity of Hebron-I colony of Phek town, Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operation in and around suspected houses of the colony on July 17 and arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as Luaung Konyak. One AK 47 Rifle, two magazines with 40 rounds, 7.62 mm Bolt Action Rifle, one magazine with 8 rounds and one .22 Rifle was recovered during the search.
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July - 17 
Clarifying on the July 15 shootout between the SFs and the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) which left one of the militants dead at Kangpokpi, Kuki National Front’s (KNF) ‘general secretary’ said the gun fight occurred while the KRA cadres were trying t
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Clarifying on the July 15 shootout between the SFs and the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) which left one of the militants dead at Kangpokpi, Kuki National Front’s (KNF) ‘general secretary’ said the gun fight occurred while the KRA cadres were trying to kill him. “
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July - 17 
General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lieutenant General Om Prakash on July 17 said that militants are planning suicide attacks on Security Forces (SFs), according to Daily Excelsior. Referring to the July 7, 2012, Pampore (Pulwama Di
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General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lieutenant General Om Prakash on July 17 said that militants are planning suicide attacks on Security Forces (SFs), according to Daily Excelsior. Referring to the July 7, 2012, Pampore (Pulwama District) attack, in which an Army trooper was killed and another injured, he stated, "It is an alarming situation. The intelligence reports suggest that they were two Fidayeen (suicide squad) who carried out the attack on the Army in Pampore. Intelligence agencies, as recently as a week ago, have reported that militants are planning to carry out Fidayeen attacks and snatch the weapon of security forces," said the General. In another context he said that normally militancy in North Kashmir is higher than South Kashmir due to infiltration through the Line of Control (LoC), support base and huge forest area. "But of late there have been two attacks on police, one on army in Pampore, two grenade attacks and threatening posters against Panches and Sarpanches which suggest that they are targeting South Kashmir now", he added. The General said that due to slower pace of operations and reduced presence of SFs in South Kashmir they occupied the space and are operating there.
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July - 17 
Global banking giant HSBC failed in preventing money laundering by drug cartels and terrorists not only in the US, but also other parts of the world, possibly including India, a Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations probe has found, as repo
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Global banking giant HSBC failed in preventing money laundering by drug cartels and terrorists not only in the US, but also other parts of the world, possibly including India, a Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations probe has found, as reported on July 18.
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July - 17 
HSBC was found to be doing business with Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Bank, whose key founder "was an early financial benefactor of al-Qaida," the US senate's probe team has said after a year-long probe into the bank affairs. HSBC has also been accused of
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HSBC was found to be doing business with Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Bank, whose key founder "was an early financial benefactor of al-Qaida," the US senate's probe team has said after a year-long probe into the bank affairs. HSBC has also been accused of indulging in various questionable transactions with entities from countries like Mexico, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Syria, Cuba, Sudan, Burma, Cayman Islands, Japan and Russia. Specifically, the bank has been alleged to have provided US dollars and banking services to some banks in Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh despite links to terrorist financing. HSBC, with its headquarters in London, allowed affiliates in countries such as Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh to move billions of dollars in suspect funds into the United States without adequate controls.
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July - 17 
Interpol has informed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that Indian Mujahideen (IM) Fasih Mohammed terrorist, who is wanted in several terror cases and is in the custody of Saudi Arabian authorities, cannot be extradited to India, as reported by The
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Interpol has informed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that Indian Mujahideen (IM) Fasih Mohammed terrorist, who is wanted in several terror cases and is in the custody of Saudi Arabian authorities, cannot be extradited to India, as reported by The Times of India. However, India has sent documents to Saudi Arabia showing his identity as an Indian national. "We will now try to get him deported on the basis of his Indian citizenship documents," a source said.
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July - 17 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Chakhesang region of the State has expressed resentment over what it described “unruly act” of the 7 Assam Rifles (AR), posted at Phek District, which raided the house of its “deputy kilonser” Thupuvezo Keyho on July 17. NSCN
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Chakhesang region of the State has expressed resentment over what it described “unruly act” of the 7 Assam Rifles (AR), posted at Phek District, which raided the house of its “deputy kilonser” Thupuvezo Keyho on July 17. NSCN-K alleged that the 7 AR personnel took away one each of AK-47, action rifle and muzzle loading rifle.
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July - 17 
Officers of Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) on July 17 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Harun Rashid, of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), believed to be active behind the Islamic terrorism in India and having c
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Officers of Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) on July 17 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Harun Rashid, of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), believed to be active behind the Islamic terrorism in India and having close links with terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports The Times of India. He was arrested from his rented accommodation at Lidi Para in Garden Reach (Metiaburuz) area of Kolkata.
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July - 17 
Police claimed to have cracked the Gadapani Pathak murder case, after a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Hiranya Roy, confessed that he had killed the agriculture engineer on May 2, reports The Telegraph.SFs arrested Roy from Gauripur
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Police claimed to have cracked the Gadapani Pathak murder case, after a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Hiranya Roy, confessed that he had killed the agriculture engineer on May 2, reports The Telegraph.SFs arrested Roy from Gauripur of Dhubri District on July 13.Gadapani Pathak was killed on May 2. Bongaigaon Superintendent of Police, Nitul Gogoi said, “We have also identified some of the youths found involved in the case and those harbouring KLO militants in Dhubri and other lower Assam districts. All of them will be soon be behind bars.”
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July - 17 
President of All Rabha Students Union (ARSU), Tankeswar Rabha, demanded joint operation by SFs along the Assam-Meghalaya border in lower Assam to tackle the activities of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and other militant formations active in th
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President of All Rabha Students Union (ARSU), Tankeswar Rabha, demanded joint operation by SFs along the Assam-Meghalaya border in lower Assam to tackle the activities of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and other militant formations active in the region. "We want a permanent solution of the inter-state border conflict between Assam and Meghalaya," said Rabha. Rabha also demanded one-time compensation of INR 1 million and government jobs for one family members of school teachers Kameswar Rabha, Charit Rabha and ‘president’ of the Parbatjhora unit of ARSU.The dead body duo ,killed by suspected GNLA militants, was recovered on June 30.
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July - 17 
Pro Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on July 17 said that the question of submission of arms does not arise until the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) is signed. The NDFB-PTF also dismissed a published news item that th
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Pro Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on July 17 said that the question of submission of arms does not arise until the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) is signed. The NDFB-PTF also dismissed a published news item that the Central Government has asked the outfit to lay down arms within three months to ensure progress in the talks process. “We are surprised at the news item, which is false and baseless. The NDFB-PTF leadership met Union home minister P. Chidambaram and had a congenial discussion. He did not say anything against conceding the demand for a separate state. He showed a keen interest to resolve the long-drawn Bodo problem as early as possible. The leaders did not discuss the extension of ceasefire or submission of arms with him,” said S. Sanjarang, information and publicity secretary, NDFB-PTF.
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July - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one ‘sergeant’ of People's Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Anoubam Manoranjan Sharma alias Rix at Wabagai area on July 17 and recovered one .9 mm pistol with two live rounds. On questioning, the individual revealed
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one ‘sergeant’ of People's Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Anoubam Manoranjan Sharma alias Rix at Wabagai area on July 17 and recovered one .9 mm pistol with two live rounds. On questioning, the individual revealed that he got basic military training in Myanmar, said a Police release.
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July - 17 
SFs arrested a People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre identified as Babool alias Akhtar near Keirao Awang Leikai in Imphal East District on July 17. He was involved in extortion related
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SFs arrested a People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre identified as Babool alias Akhtar near Keirao Awang Leikai in Imphal East District on July 17. He was involved in extortion related
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July - 17 
SFs arrested one cadre of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) identified as Kangujam Khoiraba Singh from Yurnnam Huidrom Upokpi crossing along with one .9mm Pistol with magazine loaded with 3 live rounds.
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SFs arrested one cadre of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) identified as Kangujam Khoiraba Singh from Yurnnam Huidrom Upokpi crossing along with one .9mm Pistol with magazine loaded with 3 live rounds.
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July - 17 
SFs recovered arms and ammunition from the house of David loverson, an National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre in Tamenglong District on July 17. One .38 Smith & Wilson Revolver (American made) with twenty four rounds and one .
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SFs recovered arms and ammunition from the house of David loverson, an National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre in Tamenglong District on July 17. One .38 Smith & Wilson Revolver (American made) with twenty four rounds and one .9 mm auto pistol with 14 rounds were recovered. The cadre was absconding during the time of search.
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July - 17 
STF officers claimed that Harun is an active member of Safdar Nagori group of the outfit and attended several organisational meetings in the state and the country. Police booked him in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case registere
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STF officers claimed that Harun is an active member of Safdar Nagori group of the outfit and attended several organisational meetings in the state and the country. Police booked him in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case registered at Watgunge Police Station on June 19 under sections 120B, 489B, 489C of Indian Penal Code. Police claimed that he was a close associate of hard-core SIMI activist Abu Faisal Khan. STF sources said Rashid was in touch with Khan between 2008 and 2011 and helped senior SIMI leaders to hold
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July - 17 
Suspected militants fired several rounds at the residence of one Dr Noyon, an employee of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) located at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District on July 17.
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Suspected militants fired several rounds at the residence of one Dr Noyon, an employee of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) located at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District on July 17.
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July - 17 
Task Force team have arrested two persons, identified as R. Pandu Ranga Rao and Syed Sami involved in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket near Gokul theatre in Erragadda in Hyderabad on July 17, reports The Times of India. Police seized a box fil
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Task Force team have arrested two persons, identified as R. Pandu Ranga Rao and Syed Sami involved in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket near Gokul theatre in Erragadda in Hyderabad on July 17, reports The Times of India. Police seized a box filled with newspaper bundles which was topped with four original Rs 100 notes and two mobile phones from their possession. According to the Police, the duo used to lure innocent people by promising to supply FICN in 1:3 ratio.
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July - 17 
The Bhadrachalam sub-divisional Police have reportedly detained the son of a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and two others in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 17 night, reports The Hindu. However, the Police offi
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The Bhadrachalam sub-divisional Police have reportedly detained the son of a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and two others in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 17 night, reports The Hindu. However, the Police officials concerned have refused to confirm the “detention.” According to sources, the Police allegedly detained the three persons while they were trying to board a bus at the bus stand in the temple town. They allegedly shifted the trio to an undisclosed location for questioning, sources added.
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July - 17 
The GOC said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is making local recruitments in Kashmir to strengthen their depleting cadres. He said that due to the strengthening of counter-infiltration grid over the years infiltration has become very difficult for them. "
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The GOC said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is making local recruitments in Kashmir to strengthen their depleting cadres. He said that due to the strengthening of counter-infiltration grid over the years infiltration has become very difficult for them. "And another reason for this is that they want to give indigenous face to the militancy as at international level when a Pakistani militant is killed in Kashmir it makes clear that Pakistan is fighting here", he added. The GOC said that terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) is intact to support terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that around 550-600 militants are waiting at various launch pads near the LoC in PoK to infiltrate into the valley. "They are looking for chances to infiltrate and attempts are being made which we have foiled. However, we cannot guarantee zero infiltration but we will be able to counter their designs," he said. The GOC said that after the continuous strengthening of counter-infiltration grid along the LoC and operations across the Valley only 280-300 militants have been left. He said that bringing down the number of militants operating in Kashmir valley was due to sustained efforts by SFs. While comparing the level of militants with the year 2000, he said that in that year 2000 militants were killed by SFs in Kashmir.
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July - 17 
The Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arms and explosives dump during a raid on a Maoist hideout in the forested area in Rayagada District of Odisha on July 17, reported The Hindu. According to the Distric
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The Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arms and explosives dump during a raid on a Maoist hideout in the forested area in Rayagada District of Odisha on July 17, reported The Hindu. According to the District Police, the dump was located inside Sapalguda forest under Chandrapur Police Station limits in the border of Rayagada and Gajapati Districts, following information given by ‘deputy commander’ of CPI-Maoist, Ramesh Tama alias Dasarath, who was arrested along with two other Maoists in Koraput District on July 11. Police sources said that the hidden explosives and arms were intended to target the SFs in future. The recovery came before the Maoist’s call for martyrs’ week from July 28. Usually the Maoists resort to blasts and other acts of violence during the period. The arms and explosives seized from the spot included six landmines, one country made revolver, 10 rounds of 8mm ammunitions, and electronic detonators.
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July - 17 
Three cadres of NSCN-K have reportedly defected to rival NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) taking along with them a large number of arms and ammunition. The three former are ‘Lieutenant’ D Abui, ‘Corporal’ Sausamying Riame and ‘Sergeant’ Haiditngausetbe. Th
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Three cadres of NSCN-K have reportedly defected to rival NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) taking along with them a large number of arms and ammunition. The three former are ‘Lieutenant’ D Abui, ‘Corporal’ Sausamying Riame and ‘Sergeant’ Haiditngausetbe. They also reportedly brought along with them one M-16 launcher with 300 ammunition, two magazines, 16 lethod bombs, one .32 pistol, one magazine with four bullets and two hand grenades, claimed the NSCN-IM adding that the trio was accorded a warm welcome on July 17.
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July - 17 
Vaisakhi Munda, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser and wife of hardcore Maoist leader Kanu Munda, was arrested from Dalbhumgarh in Ghatsila sub-division in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 17. Vaisakhi was employed
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Vaisakhi Munda, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser and wife of hardcore Maoist leader Kanu Munda, was arrested from Dalbhumgarh in Ghatsila sub-division in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 17. Vaisakhi was employed as an Anganwadi Sevika in Dalbhumgarh block and had cases pending in connection with Maoist activities, Senior Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Kumar Jha said.
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July - 17 
A criminal, Fareed Baloch alias Shaka (25), was killed in Faqir Colony within the limits of Orangi Town Police Station. The deceased was wanted by Police in several cases of crime.
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A criminal, Fareed Baloch alias Shaka (25), was killed in Faqir Colony within the limits of Orangi Town Police Station. The deceased was wanted by Police in several cases of crime.
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July - 17 
A local leader of ANP, identified as Fazal (40), was shot dead in Sherpao Colony within the jurisdiction of Quaidabad Police Station. He hailed form Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and was associated with cargo business.
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A local leader of ANP, identified as Fazal (40), was shot dead in Sherpao Colony within the jurisdiction of Quaidabad Police Station. He hailed form Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and was associated with cargo business.
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July - 17 
A local leader of JeI, Abdul Rasheed (26), was killed in New Karachi within the limits of Bilal Colony Police Station. Rasheed was also a member of JeI’s Public Aid Committee of New Karachi.
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A local leader of JeI, Abdul Rasheed (26), was killed in New Karachi within the limits of Bilal Colony Police Station. Rasheed was also a member of JeI’s Public Aid Committee of New Karachi.
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July - 17 
A man, identified as Abdullah, was shot dead in Killi Bangulzai area of Saryab Road in Quetta.
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A man, identified as Abdullah, was shot dead in Killi Bangulzai area of Saryab Road in Quetta.
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July - 17 
A man, identified as Saifullah (33), was killed at Bhutto Morr within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station. The victim hailed from Punjab and was lately a resident of Sultanabad.
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A man, identified as Saifullah (33), was killed at Bhutto Morr within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station. The victim hailed from Punjab and was lately a resident of Sultanabad.
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July - 17 
A sense of deprivation and poverty are responsible for extremism and radicalisation in the tribal areas, The Express Tribune reported on July 18 quoting FATA Research Centre (FRC) research report. There is need to address their socio-economic problem
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A sense of deprivation and poverty are responsible for extremism and radicalisation in the tribal areas, The Express Tribune reported on July 18 quoting FATA Research Centre (FRC) research report. There is need to address their socio-economic problems and empower them economically and politically by including them in legislation and consultation process of policy making. This was the crux of a seminar organised by the FRC for the launch of a research report titled, “Extremism and Radicalisation: An Overview of the Social, Political, Cultural and Economic Landscape of FATA”, said a press release issued by the centre. The report was aimed at seeking public view on conflict in Afghanistan and war against terrorism and extremism in FATA. Further, it zeroed in on the social, political, cultural, economic, infrastructure and gender issues among communities to determine the factors that lead to the spread of extremism in the region.
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July - 17 
A tribal jirga (council) of local Ulema and civic leaders on July 17 expressed hope that they would be able to convince the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to permit oral polio vaccine to be given to children, reports Central Asia Online. “We have h
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A tribal jirga (council) of local Ulema and civic leaders on July 17 expressed hope that they would be able to convince the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to permit oral polio vaccine to be given to children, reports Central Asia Online. “We have held talks with elders of the jirga, and they would now meet with Taliban leaders to prevail upon them that vaccination safeguards the children against disabilities and it was the religious duty of the parents to protect their children against diseases,” said Siraj Ahmad Khan, political agent of North Waziristan Agency. Even though a nationwide anti-polio campaign began July 16, 318,000 children in North and South Waziristan could lose their chance to be vaccinated because of TTP threats against the campaign, he added.
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July - 17 
A volunteer of the polio campaign and a student of the International Islamic University, identified as Mohsin Ali, was attacked by one Nadir Khan, a resident of Islamabad in Johda village within the limits of Golra Police Station on July 17, reports
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A volunteer of the polio campaign and a student of the International Islamic University, identified as Mohsin Ali, was attacked by one Nadir Khan, a resident of Islamabad in Johda village within the limits of Golra Police Station on July 17, reports Dawn. The resident not only refused to have the vaccine for his children but also broke the nose of a volunteer. The family members of the man also claimed that the immunisation campaign was a conspiracy by the West to reduce the population of the country. Hamaish Gul, a relative of Khan, said he also did not believe in vaccination because he had learnt that it came from abroad. “Vaccination is a conspiracy of the West and it makes a person impotent or diminishes his fertility. The West wants to decrease the population of our country. No child is born without the will of God, so we should not use these things. I have 12 children and all of them are healthy,” he said.
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July - 17 
An abductor was killed and two abductees were rescued in a joint operation of Frontier Corps (FC) and a local peace force in the Lehjo Segari area of Sui in Dera Bugti District. According to sources, some unidentified armed militants had abducted two
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An abductor was killed and two abductees were rescued in a joint operation of Frontier Corps (FC) and a local peace force in the Lehjo Segari area of Sui in Dera Bugti District. According to sources, some unidentified armed militants had abducted two people, identified as Zahoor Husain and Khuda Baksh, in the Lehjo Segari area. On a tip-off, FC and the local peace force carried out a joint operation in the Sui area. In the resulting exchange of fire, a kidnapper, identified as Muna Khan, was killed and another, Langhov Khan, was arrested, and the two abductees were rescued safely. FC also recovered an SMG, seven magazines and some bullets.
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July - 17 
An unidentified man was shot dead at Gaddafi Chawk, Orangi Town within the limits of Orangi Police Station.
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An unidentified man was shot dead at Gaddafi Chawk, Orangi Town within the limits of Orangi Police Station.
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July - 17 
Another unidentified man was killed in Baldia Town within the precincts of Saeedabad Police Station.
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Another unidentified man was killed in Baldia Town within the precincts of Saeedabad Police Station.
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July - 17 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) No 1 Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman on July 17 declared illegal the findings of a commission constituted for recording in India the testimonies of four witnesses of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports Dawn. A Pakistani team ha
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) No 1 Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman on July 17 declared illegal the findings of a commission constituted for recording in India the testimonies of four witnesses of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports Dawn. A Pakistani team had gone to India to take part in the proceedings of the commission. ATC Judge Chaudhry Habibur Rehman observed that findings of the commission headed by S.S. Shinde, the chief metropolitan magistrate of Mumbai, were illegal because he did not allow the defence counsel to cross-examine Indian prosecution witnesses, including woman magistrate R.V. Sawant Waghule, who recorded the confessional statement of Ajmal Kasab; Ramesh Mahale, chief investigation officer of the case; and Ganesh Dhunraj and Chintaman Mohite, the two doctors who had carried out post-mortem of the terrorists killed during the attack. “The testimonies of these witnesses were recorded in violation of the law of evidence and relevant sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure and, therefore, cannot be made part of the court record,” the judge said in his order. The court said the defence counsel for seven suspected abettors of the Mumbai attacks, alleged mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, Abdul Wajid, Mazhar Iqbal, Hammad Amin Sadiq, Shahid Jameel Riaz, Jamil Ahmed and Younas Anjum, had not been given the right of cross-examining the Indian prosecution witnesses and, subsequently, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) could not use the statements of Indian witnesses against the seven suspects. The court, however, said the testimonies could be used by the FIA against the Pakistani accused only if the Indian court again allowed the defence counsel to cross-examine the witnesses.
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July - 17 
Armed militants shot at and injured a United Nations (UN) World Health Organisation (WHO) doctor working on the polio immunisation campaign, as well as his driver near Sohrab Goth. The doctor, identified as Constand-Dedo from Ghana, received bullet w
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Armed militants shot at and injured a United Nations (UN) World Health Organisation (WHO) doctor working on the polio immunisation campaign, as well as his driver near Sohrab Goth. The doctor, identified as Constand-Dedo from Ghana, received bullet wounds and he and his driver were shifted to a private hospital where their condition was stated to be stable. Police suspected two Afghan men to be behind the shooting, as the area is densely populated with Afghan refugees and migrants.
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July - 17 
Army on July 17 denied mounting any operation in the restive Balochistan province, reports The Express Tribune. “There is no military operation in any part of Balochistan and not a single soldier is out of the barracks,” Major General Ishfaq Ahmed Na
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Army on July 17 denied mounting any operation in the restive Balochistan province, reports The Express Tribune. “There is no military operation in any part of Balochistan and not a single soldier is out of the barracks,” Major General Ishfaq Ahmed Nadeem, the Director General Military Operation (DGMO) said. He rebuffed as propaganda claims that a military operation was under way in Balochistan. “I want to make it clear that there is no military operation in Balochistan and this is a wrong perception being created through well-organised propaganda which should be countered,” Major General Nadeem said.
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July - 17 
At least five militants were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) when they attacked a Frontier Constabulary (FC) checkpost in Dhand area of Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 17, reports The Nati
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At least five militants were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) when they attacked a Frontier Constabulary (FC) checkpost in Dhand area of Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 17, reports The Nation. According to security sources, militants fired two missiles on a FC checkpost located in Dhand area partially damaging it. The FC troops retaliated and killing five militants. Later, a search operation was launched in the area to nab the fleeing militants but no arrest could be made.
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July - 17 
At least seven persons, including a criminal, an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Awami National Party (ANP) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI), were killed in separate acts of target killing in Karachi on July 17, reports Daily Times. An activist
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At least seven persons, including a criminal, an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Awami National Party (ANP) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI), were killed in separate acts of target killing in Karachi on July 17, reports Daily Times. An activist of MQM, identified as Aqeel (27), was shot dead in Qaimkhani Colony, within the precincts of Baldia Police Station.
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July - 17 
At least two people were shot dead and a Balochistan Levies Force official sustained injuries when unidentified armed militants opened fire at a shop in Sibi Road area of Mastung District on July 17, reported Daily Times. The deceased were identified
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At least two people were shot dead and a Balochistan Levies Force official sustained injuries when unidentified armed militants opened fire at a shop in Sibi Road area of Mastung District on July 17, reported Daily Times. The deceased were identified as Sayed Ghulam Hussain and Noor Muhammad and the injured as Amanullah.
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July - 17 
Capital Police arrested an alleged terrorist from Industrial Zone area in Islamabad.
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Capital Police arrested an alleged terrorist from Industrial Zone area in Islamabad.
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July - 17 
Congress is stepping up the pressure on the Obama administration to slap the terrorist label on the Haqqani Network, a militant group responsible for plotting and launching attacks from Pakistan against United States (US)-led forces in Afghanistan. B
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Congress is stepping up the pressure on the Obama administration to slap the terrorist label on the Haqqani Network, a militant group responsible for plotting and launching attacks from Pakistan against United States (US)-led forces in Afghanistan. By voice vote on July 17, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved a bill that would require the Secretary of State to report to Congress on whether the Haqqani Network meets the criteria to be designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and if not, to explain why. The report is due within 30 days of the president signing the measure. The administration has sanctioned top individuals of the Haqqani Network, but it is still reviewing whether to label the entire organization. That delay has frustrated members of Congress.
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July - 17 
Following the brazen gun attack on prison Policemen in Rasool Park, the Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown against militants across the province and over 100 suspects have been detained, reported The Nation. Those detained belonged to Ahl-e-S
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Following the brazen gun attack on prison Policemen in Rasool Park, the Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown against militants across the province and over 100 suspects have been detained, reported The Nation. Those detained belonged to Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ), Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Tehreek-e-Jaffaria, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan (SMP), Islami Tehreek Pakistan (ITP), Jama’at-ul-Ansar (JuA) and Jama’at-ul-Furqan (JuF). Well-informed sources in the Central Police Office (CPO) revealed that special teams comprising senior officers at the district level have been constituted and the clamp down has been ordered against over a dozen banned outfits. The clamp down on seminaries of banned outfits and located in the sensitive areas of the province, is said to be part of the Police deterrence campaign to identify, monitor, and hunt down the militants, officials claimed. The Police teams have also been directed to strictly monitor some 50 religious seminaries identified as suspicious and located in different parts of the province.
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July - 17 
KP CM Ameer Haider Khan Hoti distributed compensation cheques worth PKR three million each among the heirs of personnel of KP Prison Department who embraced martyrdom in Ichra (Lahore) incident, reports The Nation. A ceremony was held in this connect
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KP CM Ameer Haider Khan Hoti distributed compensation cheques worth PKR three million each among the heirs of personnel of KP Prison Department who embraced martyrdom in Ichra (Lahore) incident, reports The Nation. A ceremony was held in this connection at CM House.
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July - 17 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder and Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, who has a USD 10 million bounty on his head and is an accused in Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11), has made his informal entry in the political arena by mov
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder and Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, who has a USD 10 million bounty on his head and is an accused in Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11), has made his informal entry in the political arena by moving the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Pakistan's corruption-riddled and profligate ruling elite through his first ever ''political-focused'' petition, reported Indian Express on July 17 (today).
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July - 17 
Multan Police held alleged terrorists from militant outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) after launching special operation, reports Pakistan Observer. The police took into custody explosives and the requisite material for making bombs. Addressing a media-c
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Multan Police held alleged terrorists from militant outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) after launching special operation, reports Pakistan Observer. The police took into custody explosives and the requisite material for making bombs. Addressing a media-conference, City Police Officer (CPO) Multan, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Amir Zulfiqar Khan said the accused got training for terrorist activities from Afghanistan. He told the conference the arrested were planning a large-scale terrorist activity in Multan but were caught by the Police beforehand. He informed the media personnel that the militants wanted to target Police Lines, Multan and office of CPO Multan. CPO Multan, Amir Zulfiqar Khan said mastermind of the outfit, Mehmood, Tayyab Hussain, Shan Hussain and Atif Hussain were among the accused from whom two Kalashnikovs, two pistols, bullets, material for making bombs, detonators, sacks of fertilizer, and electric wires were recovered.
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July - 17 
On July 17, the district heads of Rawalpindi, Chakwal and Attock directed the concerned areas’ superintendents and station house officers to take necessary steps to ensure the security of the containers and their drivers. According to the report avai
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On July 17, the district heads of Rawalpindi, Chakwal and Attock directed the concerned areas’ superintendents and station house officers to take necessary steps to ensure the security of the containers and their drivers. According to the report available, district heads have asked the Police to be extra mindful of security on the Attock, Chakwal and Rawalpindi passages, since there has been a history of attacks on these locations.
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July - 17 
Police also claimed to have arrested an alleged member of notorious Baba Ladla group of Lyari, identified as Shahid alias Churail. Law enforcers claimed to have recovered a hand grenade, a TT pistol and five kilogram hashish from his possession. The
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Police also claimed to have arrested an alleged member of notorious Baba Ladla group of Lyari, identified as Shahid alias Churail. Law enforcers claimed to have recovered a hand grenade, a TT pistol and five kilogram hashish from his possession. The accused during initial interrogation confessed to have killed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Aslam and several men belonging to the Urdu-speaking and Kachchi community.
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July - 17 
Police claimed to have arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, target killer and member of land mafia in separate raids. Pak Colony Police arrested an alleged member of TTP, identified as Inamullah. The suspect was arrested after a brie
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Police claimed to have arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, target killer and member of land mafia in separate raids. Pak Colony Police arrested an alleged member of TTP, identified as Inamullah. The suspect was arrested after a brief encounter when Police conducted a raid about his presence near Mewa Shah Graveyard while four of his companions managed to escape.
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July - 17 
Prime Minister (PM) Raja Parvez Ashraf on July 17 said that the turbulence in Balochistan, though foreign abetted, is an internal issue for the State and people of Pakistan to resolve, reports Pakistan Observer. He was addressing participants of the
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Prime Minister (PM) Raja Parvez Ashraf on July 17 said that the turbulence in Balochistan, though foreign abetted, is an internal issue for the State and people of Pakistan to resolve, reports Pakistan Observer. He was addressing participants of the workshop on Balochistan situation “Perception and Realities - the Way Forward” at the National Defence University in Islamabad. The Prime Minister said all our friends interested to bring about peace in this region are expected to respect the sovereignty of Pakistan and the aspirations of more than 95% people of Balochistan, who are as patriotic Pakistanis as in any other part of the country. The state and people of Pakistan are capable to solve their problems and they would assert their sovereign right and independence in dealing with their domestic problems. Once again reiterating the dialogue offer to the estranged elements of Balochistan, PM Raja Pervaiz Ashraf made it clear that the Government would not let a handful of miscreants to make patriotic people of the province hostage. The PM said the people of Pakistan would go an extra mile to redress the grievances of the Baloch masses, adding that the unrest in the province was an internal issue, which would be amicably resolved by the Government and people, through ‘collective wisdom’ and by united efforts. "Entire Pakistan is yours, come and talk to your own government. You will not be disappointed," he said. He urged the "few angry youngsters" involved in negative activities within the country and abroad not to fall prey to the intrigues of detractors of Pakistan. He said the Government would do everything to restore peace and security in Balochistan, however, stressed that "we would not talk to those who are against Pakistan's sovereignty and Pakistani flag".
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July - 17 
SFs foiled a terrorist plot to blow up a power pylon near Gulbaz Dekhan village in Lakki Marwat District, reports Central Asia Online. Unidentified militants planted about 4 kilogrammes of explosives to bring down a 66kV transmission line near Gulbaz
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SFs foiled a terrorist plot to blow up a power pylon near Gulbaz Dekhan village in Lakki Marwat District, reports Central Asia Online. Unidentified militants planted about 4 kilogrammes of explosives to bring down a 66kV transmission line near Gulbaz Dekhan village, but Police responded in time and neutralised the bomb.
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July - 17 
Sources claimed that JuD leadership has made up its mind to get involved in political-oriented issues step-by-step and the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) forum was one part of the well-devised strategic chain of political agenda. According to sources,
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Sources claimed that JuD leadership has made up its mind to get involved in political-oriented issues step-by-step and the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) forum was one part of the well-devised strategic chain of political agenda. According to sources, the JuD would either itself participate in the upcoming elections by setting up a new political party, having a separate political tag under the umbrella of JuD or play a decisive role by actively supporting like-minded religious-cum-political parties, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) or Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). JuD central leadership, activists and sympathisers have been vigorously persuading Saeed to announce his formal decision to participate in politics, sources said. Although he has agreed to their suggestions, he is of the view that people across the world will not easily accept his immediate stepping into politics, they added. Sources said that Saeed was against the democratic system and never bothered to enlist his name in voting list. Like other religious hardliners, Saeed strongly believed that Pakistan's failure to adopt an Islamic constitution was owing to Western style democracy, but the recent upheaval in Middle East has given an opportunity to Islamic parties to form Government through ballot, they added.
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July - 17 
The polio prevention campaign suffered a double setback when a foreign doctor of the World Health Organisation associated with the immunisation work and his driver were injured in an attack in Karachi and a tribal jirga planned in North Waziristan to
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The polio prevention campaign suffered a double setback when a foreign doctor of the World Health Organisation associated with the immunisation work and his driver were injured in an attack in Karachi and a tribal jirga planned in North Waziristan to prepare ground for launching the campaign there could not be held because of a curfew in force there and concerns about security of health workers. Official sources in Peshawar said the three-day national immunisation campaign was under way in the entire country except North and South Waziristan where TTP had banned it last month.
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July - 17 
The US House of Representatives on July 17 urged the US State Department to designate the Pakistan-based Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist group, pressing the Barrack Obama administration to get tougher on an issue that already has strained ties
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The US House of Representatives on July 17 urged the US State Department to designate the Pakistan-based Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist group, pressing the Barrack Obama administration to get tougher on an issue that already has strained ties with Islamabad, reports Daily Times. On a voice vote, US lawmakers approved a bill that referred to the Haqqani network as "the most dangerous of Afghan insurgent groups battling US-led forces in eastern Afghanistan".
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July - 17 
Unidentified armed assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire and killed a man, identified as Javed Iqbal, in the bazaar area of Turbat District.
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Unidentified armed assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire and killed a man, identified as Javed Iqbal, in the bazaar area of Turbat District.
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July - 17 
Unidentified armed militants fired three rockets at a Levies station in Kalat District. No loss of life was reported.
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Unidentified armed militants fired three rockets at a Levies station in Kalat District. No loss of life was reported.
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July - 17 
United States (US) President Barack Obama on July 17 named veteran diplomat Richard Olson to be the next ambassador to Pakistan, reports The News. He also named James Cunningham as the new ambassador to Kabul. The two men will need confirmation by t
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United States (US) President Barack Obama on July 17 named veteran diplomat Richard Olson to be the next ambassador to Pakistan, reports The News. He also named James Cunningham as the new ambassador to Kabul. The two men will need confirmation by the Senate. They would serve as the US prepares to withdraw combat forces from Afghanistan in 2014, a transition that profoundly impacts rocky relations with Pakistan. "I am grateful that these talented and dedicated men and women have agreed to take on these important roles and devote their talents to serving the American people," Obama said in a statement announcing several new postings.
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July - 17 
US State Department on July 17 said that it remains committed to a “strong, mutually respectful” relationship with Pakistan and that civil assistance programmes had continued through the NATO supply closure, reported The Express Tribune. “We consider
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US State Department on July 17 said that it remains committed to a “strong, mutually respectful” relationship with Pakistan and that civil assistance programmes had continued through the NATO supply closure, reported The Express Tribune. “We consider bilateral US civilian assistance to be an important component of that relationship and believe it can help Pakistan become a more prosperous, stable, and democratic state, which serves the national interests of both the US and Pakistan,” the State Department said. “Civilian assistance to Pakistan has been ongoing throughout the closure of the NATO supply lines and has continued after their opening,” the spokesperson continued. While figures for the current fiscal year are not yet available, since the passage of the Kerry-Lugar-Berman legislation in October 2009, the US government has disbursed USD 2.8 billion in civilian assistance, including approximately USD 1 billion in emergency humanitarian assistance, the Department said.
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July - 17 
A meeting of Janajati (indigenous people) Caucus of the dissolved Constituent Assembly has decided to continue its activities concerning issues of ethnic groups, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting of former lawmakers affiliated with various political
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A meeting of Janajati (indigenous people) Caucus of the dissolved Constituent Assembly has decided to continue its activities concerning issues of ethnic groups, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting of former lawmakers affiliated with various political parties agreed to give continuity to the Caucus in a transformed manner in the face of CA dissolution. Concluding that the issues and agenda of Janajatis could be overshadowed in absence of the CA, the meeting agreed to raise their demand more boldly. To this end, the Janajati leaders decided to intensify their talks with every quarter sympathetic to their cause.
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July - 17 
Students affiliated with the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) vandalised Kathmandu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) located at Buddhanagar, Kathmandu, on July 17, accusing it of charging exorbitant amount of fee
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Students affiliated with the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) vandalised Kathmandu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) located at Buddhanagar, Kathmandu, on July 17, accusing it of charging exorbitant amount of fee, reports Nepal News. The CPN-Maoist student wing, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union (Revolutionary), has said it would "take action" against private colleges charging "unjustified" amount of fees including those using foreign names.
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July - 17 
The seventh central plenum of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) started in the capital on July 17 (today), reports Nepal News. Party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda inaugurated the five-day plenum at Bhrikuti Mandap. Over
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The seventh central plenum of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) started in the capital on July 17 (today), reports Nepal News. Party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda inaugurated the five-day plenum at Bhrikuti Mandap. Over 5000 state committee-level party workers are participating in the plenum. The plenum will review the party's performance in relation to the peace process and the constitution-making apart from working out the programmes and policies. Party chairman will present his political report with an analysis the country's political scenario and the party's ideological and organisational policies. Once adopted by the plenum, it will become party's official document on policy and organisational matters. The sixth plenum of the party was organised in Palungtar of Gorkha in November 2012 amid ideological dispute. The Palungtar plenum had adopted peace and constitution as its immediate priority while keeping the option of "people's revolt" open.
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July - 17 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presented his political document in the party's central plenum that kicked off in the capital on July 17. He presented his draft at the start of the closed door session foll
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal presented his political document in the party's central plenum that kicked off in the capital on July 17. He presented his draft at the start of the closed door session following the inaugural ceremony. Fourteen groups have been formed to discuss the draft and pass comments on it. Dahal will answer the questions raised by the plenum representatives after the debate. Maoist sources said Dahal has proposed strict measures to 'manage' internal debate and discourage factionalism.
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July - 17 
Security Forces recovered two powerful bombs from Water Development Board (WDB) office area of the Jhenidah District town on July 17.
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Security Forces recovered two powerful bombs from Water Development Board (WDB) office area of the Jhenidah District town on July 17.
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July - 17 
As reported earlier, the incident occurred when three prison officials were held hostage for 19 hours by inmates during a protest by prisoners at the Vavuniya remand prison against the transfer of a suspected LTTE prisoner to another location. The su
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As reported earlier, the incident occurred when three prison officials were held hostage for 19 hours by inmates during a protest by prisoners at the Vavuniya remand prison against the transfer of a suspected LTTE prisoner to another location. The suspect who was a former LTTE leader was being transferred on a court order to be handed over to the Terrorism Investigation Unit. The suspect Nadaraja Saravanabawan alias Seettu was directly involved in terrorist attacks carried out by LTTE. The Police Spokesman revealed that Nadaraja was involved in bombing a vehicle bearing number 58-9203, on May 27, 2006, in Wipattu Reserve killing seven civilians. The suspect was also responsible for setting up a claymore mine on December 23, 2005, targeting a bus that was transporting Navy personnel. 13 Navy personnel died and another four were injured in the incident. In addition to that, he is alleged to have been responsible for a number of terrorist activities where innocent civilians and soldiers were killed and injured. Later in an operation led by the Special Task Force (STF), the three prison officials were rescued and 64 mobile phones and 34 SIM cards seized from the possession of the inmates.
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July - 17 
Police have gathered information that the recent unrest in the Vavuniya Prison was a conspiracy with links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) international network and it was the same evil forces that tried to mask the particular incide
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Police have gathered information that the recent unrest in the Vavuniya Prison was a conspiracy with links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) international network and it was the same evil forces that tried to mask the particular incident by Vavuniya prison inmates, as a humanitarian act, Police Media spokesman SP Ajith Rohana in a special press release announced on July 17.
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July - 17 
Sri Lanka Police on July 17 arrested Sinnatambi Pathmanathan, a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader for the Batticaloa area in the Eastern province, at the Colombo airport upon his return to Sri Lanka, Colombo Page reported. Police
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Sri Lanka Police on July 17 arrested Sinnatambi Pathmanathan, a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader for the Batticaloa area in the Eastern province, at the Colombo airport upon his return to Sri Lanka, Colombo Page reported. Police Media spokesman Superintendent of Police Ajith Rohana said that Pathmanathan was arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Bureau when he returned to Sri Lanka after staying abroad. Pathmanathan had fled the country in 2002, Hiru FM reported. He had reportedly led several terrorist attacks in the East.
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July - 18 
A couple belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which had decamped with weapons from a Police Station in Dhamtari District were shot dead in a Police encounter on July 18, reports IBN Live. Sonu Netam (21) and Kamla Markam (19
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A couple belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which had decamped with weapons from a Police Station in Dhamtari District were shot dead in a Police encounter on July 18, reports IBN Live. Sonu Netam (21) and Kamla Markam (19) were shot dead near Chameda by a Police team in a retaliatory firing, said R K Vij, the Inspector General of Police (Durg range), adding 1 INSAS rifle, 3 SLRs and some cartridges were recovered from the spot. Vij said the duo had surrendered to Dhamtari police on June 8 and were living in a room adjacent to Sihawa Police Station in the District. According to the officer, the couple decamped with 1 INSAS rifle, 2 SLRs and 90 cartridges from the Police Station in the night of July 5, following which the teams of STF and CRPF troopers were fanned out on their trail. Meanwhile, four police constables of Sihawa station were suspended for dereliction of duty, he said.
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July - 18 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module operating in the outskirts of Srinagar in Chadoora area of Budgam District and Pampore area of Pulwama District is posing threat to Srinagar city. Massive search operations are going on in these areas since LeT attacked
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module operating in the outskirts of Srinagar in Chadoora area of Budgam District and Pampore area of Pulwama District is posing threat to Srinagar city. Massive search operations are going on in these areas since LeT attacked army in Pampore town on July 7 in which an Army personnel was killed and another injured.
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July - 18 
A suspected case of recruiting child soldiers, two young students identified as Salam Tiken (12) and Naorem Rohit (13) are missing from their hostel since July 16. It is stated that the two students had left their hostel at Kakching Wairi in Thoubal
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A suspected case of recruiting child soldiers, two young students identified as Salam Tiken (12) and Naorem Rohit (13) are missing from their hostel since July 16. It is stated that the two students had left their hostel at Kakching Wairi in Thoubal District at 8:50 pm without permission. It is feared that if they had been recruited by some militants they must have crossed the international border. Police say that for some years several insurgent groups have been recruiting child soldiers. Though a search was conducted there is no breakthrough regarding these boys.
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A team of Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] were spotted in the villages of Shiradi region in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada District on July 18 and 19, reports Deccan Herald. A team of five cadres including four men and one woman visited a house
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A team of Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] were spotted in the villages of Shiradi region in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada District on July 18 and 19, reports Deccan Herald. A team of five cadres including four men and one woman visited a house in Addahole in Shiradi Ghat on July 18 and requested for food. Apparently they stayed in the house for two hours, during when they had food and charged their laptop. The Naxals borrowed two kilograms of rice, sugar and onions from the house owner and fled the spot. Later, the team visited another house in the same village on July 19 from where they again collected rice and other items.
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July - 18 
As many as 25 Sarpanches (heads of Gram Panchayats, village level local self-government institution) and 135 members of Gram Panchayats from Korchi area of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra, who had resigned in protest against non-implementation of
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As many as 25 Sarpanches (heads of Gram Panchayats, village level local self-government institution) and 135 members of Gram Panchayats from Korchi area of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra, who had resigned in protest against non-implementation of developmental works and Police excesses, withdrew their resignations on July 18, reports The Time of India. This followed a directive to senior officials by Home Minister RR Patil, who is also the Guardian Minister of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected District, official sources said.
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July - 18 
Asserting that militancy has almost been wiped out from Jammu region, Inspector General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) G J Singh on July 18 said there are only 10-15 militants present in the Jammu region. "Militancy has almost been wiped out
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Asserting that militancy has almost been wiped out from Jammu region, Inspector General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) G J Singh on July 18 said there are only 10-15 militants present in the Jammu region. "Militancy has almost been wiped out from Jammu region but 10 to 15 militants are still active in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. Security forces are at their job to deal with them," he told reporters. Singh, however, said that 50 to 60 militants have been moved in launch pads close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), who were desperate to infiltrate into the state. They have been moved to launching pads to infiltrate them into this side of the border for militancy, he said. "They will certainly try to infiltrate but we have a multi-grid security apparatus in place. We are fully alert to the situation," he added. To a specific query about recent attacks in Srinagar city from where the State Government had recently removed bunkers of the Security Forces, including CRPF, Singh described it as a policy decision. "It is a policy decision but the situation can be reviewed and if needed the bunkers can be rebuilt," he said.
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July - 18 
CPI-Maoist has issued a warning to Policemen - “Quit or face the bullet,” - in Chhattisgarh threatening that the ‘’entire village will be targeted if the Police personnel or their relatives continued to reside there’’, reports Deccan Chronicle. The t
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CPI-Maoist has issued a warning to Policemen - “Quit or face the bullet,” - in Chhattisgarh threatening that the ‘’entire village will be targeted if the Police personnel or their relatives continued to reside there’’, reports Deccan Chronicle. The threat comes days after the controversial killing of 19 people in an encounter with security forces in the Maoist-affected State. Documenting that villages in Chhattisgarh are directly under threat of the CPI-Maoist, an Intelligence Bureau (IB) report submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office and the Union Home Ministry on July 16 says that families of Policemen have been forced to desert their homes and flee to District headquarters, as they are being targeted by the Maoists. The outfit had also organised a large arms training camp this month near Semar village near Amabeda Police Station in Kanker District, says the IB report.
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July - 18 
Getting input of a huge gathering of armed guerrillas of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in forests of Palamu and Latehar in Jharkhand, the Centre on July 18 asked the State Police and Paramilitary forces to urgently induct additiona
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Getting input of a huge gathering of armed guerrillas of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in forests of Palamu and Latehar in Jharkhand, the Centre on July 18 asked the State Police and Paramilitary forces to urgently induct additional troops and carry out sustained search for “either engaging them in operations or disintegrate them", reports The Times of India. The ministry's note stated that the extremists of the CPI-Maoist have gathered under the command of senior Maoist leaders like Anup Yadav, Nanho Mochi alias Prabhat, Nakul Yadav, Shyamlal Yadav and others. Asking the state to immediately move forces closer to the area, the ministry - referring to intelligence inputs said: "Nakul Yadav has moved with his group into the area from his designated field of operation in Lohardaga district while Anup Yadav and his armed associates have come from Burha Pahar, located on the tri-junction of Latehar, Garhwa (both in Jharkhand) and Balrampur (Chhattisgarh) districts during the first week of July". The ministry also advised them to keep a close watch in the areas leading to the Latehar and Palamu forests as more armed Maoists would move shortly.
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July - 18 
H. Zosangbera, the ‘chairman’ of the Hmar People's Convention - Democracy (HPC-D) was arrested from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi by a combined team of Mizoram Police and Delhi Police on July 18 at around 6.30, a senior State Polic
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H. Zosangbera, the ‘chairman’ of the Hmar People's Convention - Democracy (HPC-D) was arrested from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi by a combined team of Mizoram Police and Delhi Police on July 18 at around 6.30, a senior State Police officer said on July 18. Mizoram Home Minister R. Lalzirliana justified the arrest of the leader stating that the HPC-D was not regarded a militant group by the Congress Government in Mizoram, but following their split into two factions, one of the factions led by H Zosangbera started disturbing the peace and tranquillity of Mizoram. And, as they continue disturbing the Government and the people, two of their leaders ‘Army Chief’ Lalropuia and ‘Deputy Army Chief ‘Biaknunga were also arrested sometime back, the Home Minister said.
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July - 18 
HSBC’s staffs in India have also come under the scanner for deficiencies in their role as “offshore reviewers” of the global banking giant’s compliance to safety mechanism against money laundering and terrorist financing. A probe by the US Senate’s P
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HSBC’s staffs in India have also come under the scanner for deficiencies in their role as “offshore reviewers” of the global banking giant’s compliance to safety mechanism against money laundering and terrorist financing. A probe by the US Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations found that HSBC’s Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Department, which included employees in India, was highly inadequately staffed.
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July - 18 
India will probe the transfer of funds by HSBC to an al Qaeda linked bank in Saudi Arabia as well as its dealings with Bangladesh’s Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd and Social Islami Bank Ltd, which have long been suspected of funding terrorist groups with
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India will probe the transfer of funds by HSBC to an al Qaeda linked bank in Saudi Arabia as well as its dealings with Bangladesh’s Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd and Social Islami Bank Ltd, which have long been suspected of funding terrorist groups with India links.
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July - 18 
Insisting that there is enough evidence to prosecute November 26, 2008 (26/11) perpetrators, India on July 18, said that Pakistan must take action on the proof provided to it, reports PTI. Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur commented
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Insisting that there is enough evidence to prosecute November 26, 2008 (26/11) perpetrators, India on July 18, said that Pakistan must take action on the proof provided to it, reports PTI. Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur commented, "We certainly press on all the time to Pakistan that they must bring the perpetrators to book. We feel that there was enough evidence and that they should take that into account to bring them to book”.
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July - 18 
Militants in the morning of July 18 fired a rifle grenade at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir housing the office of Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah, his Cabinet colleagues and top bureaucrats of the State, reports Daily Excelsi
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Militants in the morning of July 18 fired a rifle grenade at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir housing the office of Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah, his Cabinet colleagues and top bureaucrats of the State, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade landed inside the premises near the main gate. However, it didn't explode and was defused later. The CM was not present inside the Civil Secretariat at the time of the attack. However, several of his cabinet colleagues and senior bureaucrats were present in the complex. No militant outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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July - 18 
Nagaland Chief Minister Niephiu Rio is believed to have proposed to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to form an interim Government in Nagaland taking representatives from all factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) outfits and
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Nagaland Chief Minister Niephiu Rio is believed to have proposed to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to form an interim Government in Nagaland taking representatives from all factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) outfits and hold the State Assembly elections after a gap of at least a year or two to restore permanent peace and stability in the State. During his close door meeting with the Prime Minister on June 27, Rio is reported to have readily offered to resign at any point of time for the interest of peace and stability in Nagaland. A senior Government official in the Nagaland Government said, “If both the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India reaches into an agreement and resolve all contentious issues and if two other factions approves the terms of accord, the Assembly elections will be postponed and the interim government will be formed by late this year or early next year.”
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July - 18 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction’s ‘General Secretary’ Kitovi N Zimomi categorically stated that “we don’t know anything till date about any interim government or what exactly transpired between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India (GoI). Once the term o
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction’s ‘General Secretary’ Kitovi N Zimomi categorically stated that “we don’t know anything till date about any interim government or what exactly transpired between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India (GoI). Once the term of the proposed agreement are placed before us we will examine and also place our demands. If everything goes well, together we can settle all the pending issues.” ‘Kilo kilonser’ (home minister) of the NSCN-IM, T.T. Among also clarified that no such proposal was discussed with the GoI at any point of time.
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July - 18 
On June 10, Lalropuia and Biaknunga were arrested in Silchar Airport in Assam's Cachar District by the Mizoram Police.
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On June 10, Lalropuia and Biaknunga were arrested in Silchar Airport in Assam's Cachar District by the Mizoram Police.
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July - 18 
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that Pakistan will continue to give diplomatic, political and moral support to the Kashmiri people till the "core issue" of Kashmir is resolved even as it pursues cordial relations with India, accordi
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that Pakistan will continue to give diplomatic, political and moral support to the Kashmiri people till the "core issue" of Kashmir is resolved even as it pursues cordial relations with India, according to Outlook. "We will continue to extend diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of Kashmir till the resolution of the core issue in accordance with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people," Ashraf said while addressing a public meeting at Athmuqam in Neelum Valley of PoK.
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July - 18 
Security Forces have launched a major operation in the forests bordering Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh after it was reported that a large group of Maoist commanders have been spotted in the area.
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Security Forces have launched a major operation in the forests bordering Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh after it was reported that a large group of Maoist commanders have been spotted in the area.
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July - 18 
Sleuths dealing with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Bengal are fearing that the Maoists in Jungle Mahal are trying to regroup again, reports The Times of India. In order to prevent their regrouping, the state is planning ano
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Sleuths dealing with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Bengal are fearing that the Maoists in Jungle Mahal are trying to regroup again, reports The Times of India. In order to prevent their regrouping, the state is planning another phase of joint operations. On July 18, senior officers of State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) held a coordination meeting with their Jharkhand counterparts. Officers of Security Forces have reasons to believe that in the past three months, the Maoists have again become active in different parts of Jungle Mahal, mainly along the border of Bengal-Jharkhand.
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July - 18 
Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO), on July 18, took serious note of the exorbitant demands in the name of “annual tax” served to small business establishments under its jurisdiction by different “Naga national organizations and NGOs” in recen
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Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO), on July 18, took serious note of the exorbitant demands in the name of “annual tax” served to small business establishments under its jurisdiction by different “Naga national organizations and NGOs” in recent times.
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July - 18 
State Security Commission, on July 18, decided to strengthen and modernize Police stations all across the seven Districts by categorizing the Police stations in two categories. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma informed that the Commission had agreed that
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State Security Commission, on July 18, decided to strengthen and modernize Police stations all across the seven Districts by categorizing the Police stations in two categories. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma informed that the Commission had agreed that Police stations would be categorized under two segments – A and B. Police stations falling under Category A will have 80 constables, 9 head constables, 7 sub-inspectors and one officer-in-charge. Under Category B, Police stations will be having 40 constables, 8 head constables, 6 sub-inspectors and one officer-in-charge. “The State Government has already taken up the issue with the Union Home Ministry for strengthening the Police stations under the above categories. These entail an annual expenditure of Rs 442 crore,” said Sangma. He also informed that the Category A police stations would be in all the District headquarters of the State. “We have also proposed to the Centre to create 18 new police stations – 8 under Category A and 10 under Category B,” added the Chief Minister.
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July - 18 
The Road Transport and Highways Ministry would soon seek deployment of Security Forces for executing projects in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas of States, including Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra and Jharkhand, reports Busi
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The Road Transport and Highways Ministry would soon seek deployment of Security Forces for executing projects in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas of States, including Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra and Jharkhand, reports Business Standard. "We will soon write to the Home Ministry for deployment of security forces in areas of naxal-hit states where special projects sanctioned by government are stalled due to severe law and order problem," Road Transport and Highways Minister C P Joshi told PTI. After a review of the scheme for development of road projects worth INR 73 billion in Maoist-hit areas in eight states, Joshi said initially projects for construction of 800 km were identified in severely affected areas but "now additional 250 km has been identified under this category". "These new areas have been identified in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh where agencies and contractors are not willing to work. We have directed the state government officials to ensure security measures," he said.
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July - 18 
The Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self government institution) association of Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District decided to observe a day-long hunger strike on July 28 (today) protesting District administratio
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The Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self government institution) association of Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District decided to observe a day-long hunger strike on July 28 (today) protesting District administration's alleged neglect of developmental issues, reports The Times of India. On July 25, the village headmen association and other organizations are to observe 'chakka jaam' (transport strike) in a follow up action. District collector, Gadchiroli, Abhishek Krishna said that the officials were available at his office where the village headmen can come for a meeting anytime. "Out of 23 demands we have come to know about, 14 have already been met and while on others work is underway. There are a few which are not in our hands but we have sent them to higher ups for resolution," said Krishna. He said there is no question of mining in the area as the district administration had sent proposal for cancellation of prospective licence. "Last year, around Rs 12 crore were spent in Korchi. Around Rs 7 crore were spent through the gram panchayat where sarpanchs handled the projects. Neglect of development is a baseless allegation," said Krishna adding that district administration was also trying to ensure a bank is opened at Kotgul in Korchi tehsil.
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July - 18 
The United States (US) has issued a fresh travel advisory on overseas travel to its citizens, including India, as reported on July 19, by Rediff News. "India continues to experience terrorist and insurgent activities which may affect US citizens dire
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The United States (US) has issued a fresh travel advisory on overseas travel to its citizens, including India, as reported on July 19, by Rediff News. "India continues to experience terrorist and insurgent activities which may affect US citizens directly or indirectly," the State Department said in its new worldwide travel alert for its citizens. "Anti-Western terrorist groups, some on the US government's list of designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, are active in India, including Islamist extremist groups such as Harkat-ul-Jihad-i-Islami, Harakat ul-Mujahidin []HuJI, Indian Mujahideen [IM], Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM], and Lashkar-e-Tayiba [LeT]," it said. "Terrorists have targeted public places in India frequented by Westerners, including luxury and other hotels, trains, train stations, markets, cinemas, mosques, and restaurants in large urban areas," the State Department said. The US, it said, continues to receive information that terrorist groups in South Asia may also be planning attacks in the region, possibly against US government facilities, US citizens, or US interests.
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July - 18 
Three militant groups have warned the rank and file against surrendering and taking part in stage managed peace talks. The outfits which issued a joint press statement in this regard are the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), the KCP-Military Council
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Three militant groups have warned the rank and file against surrendering and taking part in stage managed peace talks. The outfits which issued a joint press statement in this regard are the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), the KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) and the KCP-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF).
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July - 18 
Three persons, including two women, were injured in a bomb explosion at Mayotang in Ukhrul District at 7.50pm on July 18. The explosion took place at the residence of one TS Boonson who works as a village level worker at Ukhrul Block Developemnt Offi
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Three persons, including two women, were injured in a bomb explosion at Mayotang in Ukhrul District at 7.50pm on July 18. The explosion took place at the residence of one TS Boonson who works as a village level worker at Ukhrul Block Developemnt Office (BDO). The injured persons were identified as Boonson’s mother Ruth, his brother Terek and sister-in-law Chaini.
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July - 18 
Top officials said besides the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) overseeing HSBC’s Indian operations and intelligence agencies would also launch investigations based on the US Senate sub-committee’s report on how the bank had become a conduit for money lau
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Top officials said besides the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) overseeing HSBC’s Indian operations and intelligence agencies would also launch investigations based on the US Senate sub-committee’s report on how the bank had become a conduit for money laundering and possible terror financiers.
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July - 18 
Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were lynched by residents of Siyang village under Sisai Police Station in Gumla District of Jharkhand on July 19, re
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Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were lynched by residents of Siyang village under Sisai Police Station in Gumla District of Jharkhand on July 19, reported The Times of India. The slain cadres have been identified as Indrajeet Oraon of Dahutoli and Rama Oraon from Shivnathpur village. Rama Oraon started off as a Maoist but joined PLFI later. Both were acting under Sukra Oraon of the same outfit, Officer-in-Charge of Sisai Police Station Kuldeep Ram said.
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July - 18 
Zeliangrong region (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) has said that the Zeliangrong people are biased in their approach while paying tax to the Naga militant groups, reports The Sanga
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Zeliangrong region (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) has said that the Zeliangrong people are biased in their approach while paying tax to the Naga militant groups, reports The Sangai Express. Deputy kilonser (minister), M.A Felix who is the supervisor of the Zeliangrong Region, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction said the people are paying tax to the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) without any hesitation but ignore other Naga groups.
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July - 18 
A garment trader was attacked at Gol Market area of Nazimabad. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Shahid Abbas of the Nazimabad Division said two men on a motorcycle shot 55-year-old Yawar Mehdi at the market in the morning. The deceased suffered four bul
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A garment trader was attacked at Gol Market area of Nazimabad. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Shahid Abbas of the Nazimabad Division said two men on a motorcycle shot 55-year-old Yawar Mehdi at the market in the morning. The deceased suffered four bullet wounds on his upper torso. The police found empty 9mm pistol bullet shells at the murder scene. The deceased was a resident of Nazimabad No 4.
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July - 18 
A grand jirga of tribal elders, tasked by the Government to persuade militant groups to allow polio vaccination, informed the administration that the ban on immunisation in Waziristan would continue till drone attacks were stopped. A source privy to
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A grand jirga of tribal elders, tasked by the Government to persuade militant groups to allow polio vaccination, informed the administration that the ban on immunisation in Waziristan would continue till drone attacks were stopped. A source privy to the meeting said that in plain words the pro-Government jirga had endorsed the ban imposed by a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group on polio campaign in North Waziristan Agency. The jirga of tribal elders, Ulema and political authorities, held at the Governor’s Circuit House in Miranshah, discussed ways of resuming polio vaccination in North Waziristan. It was attended by about 300 tribal elders and prominent Ulema from across the tribal agency. Political Agent Siraj Ahmed Khan briefed the jirga on the importance of the campaign. Leaders of the jirga told the Government functionaries that the ban imposed by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group would continue till the stoppage of drone strikes because innocent people, including children and women, were being killed in such attacks.
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July - 18 
A labourer was killed at Jehangir Road area Niazi Mohallah. Saeedabad SHO Chaudhry Irshad said 50-year-old Fazalur Rehman was shot by two men on a motorcycle. The deceased suffered multiple bullet wounds. He was a resident of the same area where he w
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A labourer was killed at Jehangir Road area Niazi Mohallah. Saeedabad SHO Chaudhry Irshad said 50-year-old Fazalur Rehman was shot by two men on a motorcycle. The deceased suffered multiple bullet wounds. He was a resident of the same area where he was attacked.
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July - 18 
A man was killed and five others injured in a late-night bomb attack on a Rangers’ vehicle near Star CNG Station in KBR Society of Buffer Zone. DIG Mohammed Akram Naeem Baroka of the West Range said Rangers personnel were on routine patrol in their v
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A man was killed and five others injured in a late-night bomb attack on a Rangers’ vehicle near Star CNG Station in KBR Society of Buffer Zone. DIG Mohammed Akram Naeem Baroka of the West Range said Rangers personnel were on routine patrol in their van when some men lobbed a home-made bomb at their vehicle. A motorcyclist, two Rangers personnel Ayaz and Ijaz and a rickshaw driver and his three passengers, including a woman, were injured in the attack. The motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries. His identity could not be ascertained by the time this report was filed.
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July - 18 
A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, also the owner of a sweet mart, was gunned down at his shop located at Mominabad Market in Pakistan Bazaar in the evening. Two others were also injured in the attack. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Waheed Kha
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A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, also the owner of a sweet mart, was gunned down at his shop located at Mominabad Market in Pakistan Bazaar in the evening. Two others were also injured in the attack. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Waheed Khan of the Pakistan Bazaar Division said two men on a motorcycle arrived at the shop and opened fire, killing 28-year-old Kashif, its owner, and injuring two others, Khurram and Tauseef.
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July - 18 
A Police constable was killed and another injured at Marble Wali Road near Bismillah Hotel in Pak Colony. SSP Amir Farooqi of the West Range said police constables Sohail and Safdar, assigned intelligence duty at the Pak Colony Police Station, were o
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A Police constable was killed and another injured at Marble Wali Road near Bismillah Hotel in Pak Colony. SSP Amir Farooqi of the West Range said police constables Sohail and Safdar, assigned intelligence duty at the Pak Colony Police Station, were on their way on a motorcycle in the evening when two men on a motorcycle opened fire on them. The SSP said the police found empty 9mm pistol bullet shells at the scene of the attack.
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July - 18 
A rickshaw driver, also a People’s Aman Committee (PAC) supporter, was gunned down near Baloch Masjid area of Teen Hatti. The duty officer at the Super Market police station, Younus said Inayat Baloch was passing through a street in the evening when
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A rickshaw driver, also a People’s Aman Committee (PAC) supporter, was gunned down near Baloch Masjid area of Teen Hatti. The duty officer at the Super Market police station, Younus said Inayat Baloch was passing through a street in the evening when two men on a motorcycle shot him. The deceased suffered two bullets wounds on his chest. The police found empty bullet shells of 9mm pistol at the murder scene. The deceased was a resident of Ilyas Goth.
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July - 18 
A ST cadre was murdered at a tyre puncture repair shop in Sector-11D area near Nullah Stop of New Karachi. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Chaudhry Akhtar of the New Karachi Division area said Tahir Qadri, the owner of the shop, was busy working when t
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A ST cadre was murdered at a tyre puncture repair shop in Sector-11D area near Nullah Stop of New Karachi. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Chaudhry Akhtar of the New Karachi Division area said Tahir Qadri, the owner of the shop, was busy working when two men on a motorcycle arrived there and shot him. The deceased suffered three bullet wounds on his head. The police found four empty bullet shells of 9mm pistol at the crime scene.
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July - 18 
A volunteer of Peace Committee, Tayyeb Khan, was injured seriously when unidentified assailants opened firing on him in Mamond area of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 18.
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A volunteer of Peace Committee, Tayyeb Khan, was injured seriously when unidentified assailants opened firing on him in Mamond area of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 18.
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July - 18 
An Ahmadi leader and also an employee of SBP, Naeem Ahmed Gondal (52), was shot dead at Metroville within the jurisdiction of SITE Police Station. He was the President of the Orangi Town Jama’at.
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An Ahmadi leader and also an employee of SBP, Naeem Ahmed Gondal (52), was shot dead at Metroville within the jurisdiction of SITE Police Station. He was the President of the Orangi Town Jama’at.
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July - 18 
An American Senator Rand Paul on July 18 (today) threatened to force a vote on ending United States (US) aid to Pakistan unless Doctor Shakeel Afridi, who helped Central Investigation Agency (CIA) trace Osama bin Laden, is released from prison, repor
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An American Senator Rand Paul on July 18 (today) threatened to force a vote on ending United States (US) aid to Pakistan unless Doctor Shakeel Afridi, who helped Central Investigation Agency (CIA) trace Osama bin Laden, is released from prison, reports Indian Express. Senator took to the Senate floor this morning announcing his intention to force a Senate vote that, if passed, would strip Pakistan of all US foreign aid until Doctor Shakeel Afridi's recent 33-year prison sentence is overturned and he is allowed to leave Pakistan. "I will do everything within my power to have this vote if Afridi remains in jail next week, I will make them vote on this because it's the least you deserve, the taxpayers deserve to know why your Senators are voting to send your money overseas when we're a trillion dollars in the hole," Paul said.
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July - 18 
Another body was found near the railway track near the Malir River in Sharafi Goth. Sharafi Goth SHO, Ijaz Khokhar said the body was shifted to the JPMC and a message about the discovery aired on the police control system. Afterwards, a family approa
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Another body was found near the railway track near the Malir River in Sharafi Goth. Sharafi Goth SHO, Ijaz Khokhar said the body was shifted to the JPMC and a message about the discovery aired on the police control system. Afterwards, a family approached the police station and identified the deceased as Saleem Khan, a resident of Usmanabad.
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July - 18 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) once again issued arrest warrants for seven high-profile accused, including former President General Pervez Musharraf in the Bugti murder case, reports Pakistan Today. On July 18, the presiding judge Muhammad Nawaz Khan Bar
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) once again issued arrest warrants for seven high-profile accused, including former President General Pervez Musharraf in the Bugti murder case, reports Pakistan Today. On July 18, the presiding judge Muhammad Nawaz Khan Barakzai resumed proceedings of the case. During the hearing the investigating officer told the court that former Governor Awais Ghani and Former Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao had been released against surety bonds of PKR 0.5 million each. He also told the court that they had dispatched arrest warrants for Musharraf and Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, but had received no replies from them. “A letter was also written to the National Assembly to apprehend Aftab Sherpao, who said that he is ready to appear before the court provided he is given security,” he said. To which the court expressed anger and directed investigators to present them in court on the next date of hearing after the cancellation of surety bonds. The court then issued fresh warrants for Musharraf, Shaukat, Aziz Awais Ahmed Ghani, Sherpao, Former Provincial Home Minister Shoaib Nosherwani and former DCO Dera Bugti, Abdul Samad Lasi and ordered all the accused to be present in court on the next date of the hearing on August 15.
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July - 18 
At least 12 Shiite Muslims were killed when a roadside bomb hit their minibus at Spai village in the Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 18 (today), reports Times of India. Spai is a predominantly Shiite village. The
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At least 12 Shiite Muslims were killed when a roadside bomb hit their minibus at Spai village in the Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 18 (today), reports Times of India. Spai is a predominantly Shiite village. The Shiites were headed for the nearby Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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July - 18 
At least six militants were killed when Security Forces (SFs) retaliated to a militants’ attack on the Gambhir and Arandu security checkposts in Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 18, reports Daily Times. According to initial reports, the
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At least six militants were killed when Security Forces (SFs) retaliated to a militants’ attack on the Gambhir and Arandu security checkposts in Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 18, reports Daily Times. According to initial reports, the terrorists were from Afghanistan. The bodies of the terrorists were still lying in the area after the clash.
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July - 18 
Certain elements within the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Police, Rangers and the Information Ministry are trying to push the Shia community to the wall, the spokesman for the Jafaria Alliance said on July 18, reports The News. Commenting on th
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Certain elements within the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Police, Rangers and the Information Ministry are trying to push the Shia community to the wall, the spokesman for the Jafaria Alliance said on July 18, reports The News. Commenting on the report that Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik had ordered the FIA to probe the ban on a Shia website, Ali Ahmer said that the adviser should order an investigation into the killing of Shia community members in Karachi instead. The Shia Action Committee had staged a rally to protest the killing of sect members on July 17, eventually resulting in an altercation between the protesters and Police. Ahmer said another member of the Shia community has been murdered after the rally. “For the last two months, 27 Shia Muslims have fallen prey to target killings.” He said the website that had been banned - “www.shiakilling.com” - monitored and maintained the count of Pakistani Shia Muslims targeted in sectarian violence. He added that the website was banned by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, which operated on the directives of the Information Ministry.
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July - 18 
Eleven more persons, including a Policeman and a former Sunni Tehreek (ST) cadre, were killed in separate incidents of target killing in the Provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi, on July 18.
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Eleven more persons, including a Policeman and a former Sunni Tehreek (ST) cadre, were killed in separate incidents of target killing in the Provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi, on July 18.
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July - 18 
Five persons, including a woman, were injured in a bomb blast in the limits of Paripura Police Station in Peshawar. Police said that the explosive device, packed in a pressure cooker, was placed in a handcart that was parked near a bus stop. Four of
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Five persons, including a woman, were injured in a bomb blast in the limits of Paripura Police Station in Peshawar. Police said that the explosive device, packed in a pressure cooker, was placed in a handcart that was parked near a bus stop. Four of the injured persons were identified as Aziz Khan, Abdul Majeed, Shehnaz and her son Shehzad.
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July - 18 
In Khuzdar, Police pre-empted a terrorist activity by recovering and defusing a 10 kg bomb.
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In Khuzdar, Police pre-empted a terrorist activity by recovering and defusing a 10 kg bomb.
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July - 18 
late night attack, a supporter of Katchi Rabita Committee (KRC) was targeted in D-1 Area of Khokhrapar. The area’s sub-divisional police officer, Imdad Solangi said Abdul Qadir was present outside his house when two men on a motorcycle gunned him dow
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late night attack, a supporter of Katchi Rabita Committee (KRC) was targeted in D-1 Area of Khokhrapar. The area’s sub-divisional police officer, Imdad Solangi said Abdul Qadir was present outside his house when two men on a motorcycle gunned him down.
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July - 18 
Mohammad Arsalan alias Khan Bhai, a former ST cadre wanted by police in target killing cases including the murder of Rangers personnel in Garden, was shot dead at Gali 26-27 of D-Area of Khokhrapar. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Imdad Ali Solangi of
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Mohammad Arsalan alias Khan Bhai, a former ST cadre wanted by police in target killing cases including the murder of Rangers personnel in Garden, was shot dead at Gali 26-27 of D-Area of Khokhrapar. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Imdad Ali Solangi of the Khokhrapar Division said the victim was passing through a street in the morning when two men on a motorcycle opened fire on him. The police officer said empty bullet casings of 9mm pistol were found at the crime scene. The deceased was a resident of Nazeer Town, Khokhrapar.
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July - 18 
Pakistani Ambassador to US, Sherry Rehman, while commenting on the July 18 night vote in the House, said “the issue is not so much about the cuts, or the money, it’s the message this sends to Pakistan”. She pointed out that “this bill has still not b
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Pakistani Ambassador to US, Sherry Rehman, while commenting on the July 18 night vote in the House, said “the issue is not so much about the cuts, or the money, it’s the message this sends to Pakistan”. She pointed out that “this bill has still not become policy”. The bill now goes to the Senate and Pakistani diplomats are hoping that it may be stopped during conference, a process for merging the House and Senate version of a legislative measure.
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July - 18 
Police foiled a terrorist plot of blowing up Government Boys Primary School Kotka Zafar Village in Lakki Marwat District, by neutralising two 15 kilogrammes bombs. A day earlier, the bomb disposal squad defused a bomb meant to bring down a 66KV trans
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Police foiled a terrorist plot of blowing up Government Boys Primary School Kotka Zafar Village in Lakki Marwat District, by neutralising two 15 kilogrammes bombs. A day earlier, the bomb disposal squad defused a bomb meant to bring down a 66KV transmission line near Gulbaz Dekhan village.
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July - 18 
Seven people were injured in a low-intensity blast at a cement shop in Block-16 of Federal B Area. The SDPO of the area, Saleem Akhtar Siddiqui said some men lobbed a home-made bomb inside the shop. The owner of the shop, Adil, and his employees and
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Seven people were injured in a low-intensity blast at a cement shop in Block-16 of Federal B Area. The SDPO of the area, Saleem Akhtar Siddiqui said some men lobbed a home-made bomb inside the shop. The owner of the shop, Adil, and his employees and customers, Nabil, Munir, Aqeel, Shahbaz, Ataullah and Majeed, were wounded in the attack.
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July - 18 
The body of a young man was found near the W-22 bus stand in Manghopir. Manghopir SHO, Chaudhry Basheer Ahmed said the victim was brutally tortured and his genitals cut off, which became the cause of his death. The police were still trying to ascerta
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The body of a young man was found near the W-22 bus stand in Manghopir. Manghopir SHO, Chaudhry Basheer Ahmed said the victim was brutally tortured and his genitals cut off, which became the cause of his death. The police were still trying to ascertain the victim’s identity by the time this report was filed.
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July - 18 
Unidentified militants fired rockets at FC camp in Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur Agency. An official said that unidentified militants fired two rockets at the FC camp in Khar from unspecified location. However, the rockets landed a few meters away
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Unidentified militants fired rockets at FC camp in Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur Agency. An official said that unidentified militants fired two rockets at the FC camp in Khar from unspecified location. However, the rockets landed a few meters away from the camp.
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July - 18 
Unidentified militants opened fire at two check-posts of Security Forces (SFs) in Chamalang coalmine area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on July 18, reports Daily Times. However, no loss of life was reported. Police sources said tha
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Unidentified militants opened fire at two check-posts of Security Forces (SFs) in Chamalang coalmine area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on July 18, reports Daily Times. However, no loss of life was reported. Police sources said that unidentified militants had planted a bomb near picket number 9. On receiving information about the landmine, the Bomb Disposal Squad reached there and defused it. The assailants managed to escape from the scene when law enforcement personnel retaliated. However, the check-posts were partially damaged.
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July - 18 
C.P Gajurel, vice chairman of the Mohan Baidya-led CPN-Maoist warned of strong protest to remove Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai from his post if he does not step down himself. Speaking at an interaction in Kathmandu, Gajurel said his party wou
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C.P Gajurel, vice chairman of the Mohan Baidya-led CPN-Maoist warned of strong protest to remove Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai from his post if he does not step down himself. Speaking at an interaction in Kathmandu, Gajurel said his party would also collaborate with Nepali Congress and CPN-UML to pile pressure on the PM to quit the post. Gajurel also ruled out possibility of unification between his party and UCPN-M.
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July - 18 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) concluded that there is no alternative to holding fresh parliamentary election given the current political situation of the country. A meeting of party held at its headquarters in Balkhu on
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) concluded that there is no alternative to holding fresh parliamentary election given the current political situation of the country. A meeting of party held at its headquarters in Balkhu on July 18 had concluded that parliamentary election should be carried out after forming a consensus Government. However, the party has rejected the option of resurrecting the defunct Constituent Assembly (CA) and also directed its former CA members not to favor the resurrection of the same. It must be noted that UML has also already rejected the second election to the CA announced by the Maoist-led government in November this year.
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July - 18 
The closed door discussion in the ongoing central plenum of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, was adjourned in the afternoon of July 18 due to the sit-in by former combatants, demanding investigation i
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The closed door discussion in the ongoing central plenum of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, was adjourned in the afternoon of July 18 due to the sit-in by former combatants, demanding investigation into the alleged misappropriation of the funds meant for them, along with other demands, reports Nepal News. Nearly thousand former People's Liberation Army (PLA) members attending the plenum refused to continue the debate on party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal's political paper saying that the party leadership should first address their demands. According to them, huge amount of money including the monthly levy of NPR 1,000 per combatant was misused over the years. They also demanded that the party promote the former combatants from their current posts in the party and come up with a concrete plan to mobilise them and to end factional politics. "We have as many as 16 demands," a former combatant said, "The former PLA members are being neglected. Their representation in the plenum is also minimal." Dispute started after some former combatants from Shaktikhor cantonment in Chitwan raised the issue of funds misuse during the group discussion on Dahal's document.
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July - 18 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has relieved around a dozen Janajati (indigenous people) leaders of their responsibilities for what it termed their “non-compliance with the party’s official position on federalism” and
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has relieved around a dozen Janajati (indigenous people) leaders of their responsibilities for what it termed their “non-compliance with the party’s official position on federalism” and for remaining absent in party meetings for a long time, reports ekantipur.com. However, the leaders will continue to hold their party posts until another decision is taken, according to party leaders. The leaders facing action in a meeting of the party’s Standing Committee that ended late in the evening of July 18 include Vice-chairperson Ashok Rai, Politburo members Prithivi Subba Gurung, Bijay Subba Gurung, Kiran Gurung, Rakam Chemjong and Central Committee member Jeevan Ram Shrestha. Rai had been looking after the party’s sister organisations and all-party federations. Party Secretary Shankar Pokharel will now take over the responsibilities from Rai.
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July - 18 
According to a report by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, two Bangladeshi banks, the Islami Bank Bangladesh (IBBL) and Social Islami Bank (SIBL), have alleged links with terrorist financing. Taking advantage of the weak interna
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According to a report by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, two Bangladeshi banks, the Islami Bank Bangladesh (IBBL) and Social Islami Bank (SIBL), have alleged links with terrorist financing. Taking advantage of the weak internal governance of the US branch of HSBC, the two banks have allegedly been routing funds to different international networks suspected to have terrorist links. HSBC's Financial Intelligence Group provided information that the chief of a Bangladeshi Islamist terrorist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) Shaikh Abdur Rahman maintained accounts with IBBL.
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July - 18 
Two cadres of Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) were arrested from in front of Daratana Bridge toll plaza in the Bagerhat District on July 18, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Mohibul Islam (22) and Shawkat Molla (50). Abu Z
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Two cadres of Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) were arrested from in front of Daratana Bridge toll plaza in the Bagerhat District on July 18, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Mohibul Islam (22) and Shawkat Molla (50). Abu Zihad Fakhrul Khan, Inspector of Bagerhat Model Police Station, said a team of patrol police arrested the duo from the area while distributing leaflets and jihadi books.
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July - 19 
A District court in Unnao in Uttar Pradesh on July 19, gave life-imprisonment and a fine of INR 10,000 on Noor Ul Islam, a Harka-ul-Jehad-e-Islami (HuJI) militant who was arrested in July 2007 by the West Bengal Police along with two others. During i
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A District court in Unnao in Uttar Pradesh on July 19, gave life-imprisonment and a fine of INR 10,000 on Noor Ul Islam, a Harka-ul-Jehad-e-Islami (HuJI) militant who was arrested in July 2007 by the West Bengal Police along with two others. During interrogation, Noor told the investigators about his plans of a terror strike in Uttar Pradesh. He was then taken on remand by the special task force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police (UPP) and brought to Lucknow when on June he led to the recovery of 2 kg of RDX that he had hidden in ditch in the Unnao Industrial area on the borders of the state capital.
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July - 19 
A hand grenade was recovered at a drain near the residence of a retired Police inspector, identified as Okram Shamungou, of Kwakeithel Laishram Leikai in Imphal West District at around 10 am on July 19. Police bomb experts later detonated the grenade
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A hand grenade was recovered at a drain near the residence of a retired Police inspector, identified as Okram Shamungou, of Kwakeithel Laishram Leikai in Imphal West District at around 10 am on July 19. Police bomb experts later detonated the grenade safely.
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July - 19 
A senior Union Home Ministry official said, “The probe done by the US committee, in fact, has vindicated what we have been saying in the international forums for a long time that money laundering could be directly linked to terror financing”.
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A senior Union Home Ministry official said, “The probe done by the US committee, in fact, has vindicated what we have been saying in the international forums for a long time that money laundering could be directly linked to terror financing”.
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July - 19 
A sit-in-demonstration was staged on July 19 at Moirang hemam Leikai community hall in connection with monetary demand served by Nongdrenkhomba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) to Light Commercial Vehicles Transport Soc
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A sit-in-demonstration was staged on July 19 at Moirang hemam Leikai community hall in connection with monetary demand served by Nongdrenkhomba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) to Light Commercial Vehicles Transport Society, reports The Sangai Express. Society’s joint secretary Premchand Mayengbam stated that, on July 9, a demand note of INR 400, 000 was placed at the office of the Society by unknown person(s) suspected to be militants of the KCP group with July 20 as the deadline to cough up the amount.
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July - 19 
A woman sarpanch (head of gram panchayat, village level local self government institution) in West Midnapore District was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for providing shelter to cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (
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A woman sarpanch (head of gram panchayat, village level local self government institution) in West Midnapore District was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for providing shelter to cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Police sources said on July 19, reports Business Standard. Police arrested Keshore Mani Hansda, sarpanch of Kapgari gram panchayat and member of the Jharkhand Party (Naren) from the Jomsoro village on July 18, the sources said. The Police said Hansda used to provide shelter to Maoists in her house in Jomsoro.
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July - 19 
According to a senior official, “After the Mumbai [26/11] massacre we started getting information that Saeed met top Army corps commanders in Pakistan to finalise his terror strategy against India. Now Jundal has confirmed it further, and provided so
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According to a senior official, “After the Mumbai [26/11] massacre we started getting information that Saeed met top Army corps commanders in Pakistan to finalise his terror strategy against India. Now Jundal has confirmed it further, and provided some more details about it”.
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July - 19 
All Manipur Recognised Schools Welfare Association on July 19 organized a sit in protest in front of the Pari Emom Singdam Sang School Langjing gate decrying a bomb threat on the school on July 17. The principal of the school, S Memcha Chanu said uni
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All Manipur Recognised Schools Welfare Association on July 19 organized a sit in protest in front of the Pari Emom Singdam Sang School Langjing gate decrying a bomb threat on the school on July 17. The principal of the school, S Memcha Chanu said unidentified persons had threatened the school security guard using guns. But the grenade was found only in the late evening around 8pm the same day, which was later retrieved by the Police, she informed.
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July - 19 
Arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal has disclosed that LeT founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed used to often meet top Pakistan Army corps commanders in Pakistan to plan major terror strikes in India, as reporte
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Arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal has disclosed that LeT founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed used to often meet top Pakistan Army corps commanders in Pakistan to plan major terror strikes in India, as reported on July 19, by The Asian Age. Highly-placed government sources said India’s key intelligence agencies as well as the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had information about Saeed’s meetings with top Pakistan Army commanders, and that Jundal’s disclosures had only reconfirmed it further. In fact, Jundal claims that at one such meeting top Army officers categorically instructed Saeed that the Mumbai case should be a “fidayeen attack”, and that no one should be caught alive. The Army officers were fully aware, he added, that this could cause considerable embarrassment to Pakistan.
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July - 19 
Border Security Force (BSF) along with the Meghalaya Police arrested two GNLA militants at Salbari village and Khorang Basti in West Garo Hills District on July 19.
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Border Security Force (BSF) along with the Meghalaya Police arrested two GNLA militants at Salbari village and Khorang Basti in West Garo Hills District on July 19.
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July - 19 
BSF troops deployed in West Garo Hills District arrested a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racketeer identified as Abdul Ajad Miya on July 19 evening at around 8 pm, reports The Sentinel. The BSF also recovered FICN of INR 10,000, a mobile phone, I
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BSF troops deployed in West Garo Hills District arrested a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racketeer identified as Abdul Ajad Miya on July 19 evening at around 8 pm, reports The Sentinel. The BSF also recovered FICN of INR 10,000, a mobile phone, INR 300 and a bicycle.
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July - 19 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants killed a young Science teacher in Resubelpara in East Garo Hills District in the night of July 19 simply because they believed he was close to the Government authorities. The GNLA militants, assisted by
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants killed a young Science teacher in Resubelpara in East Garo Hills District in the night of July 19 simply because they believed he was close to the Government authorities. The GNLA militants, assisted by over ground workers from within the same village, entered the home of 32-year-old Denybirth G Momin and in the presence of his wife and two young children dragged him away to the village road where they shot him dead. To prevent public anger and retribution, the GNLA militants left behind a note branding him a Government collaborator. Sources said, Momin was also a successful rubber plantation owner that was the envy of many including GNLA militants who wanted to get a portion of the revenue from the plantation.
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July - 19 
He also commented, “I think this is a very serious matter and we will get to the bottom of it. We need to get some more information from the Americans. We will get that very soon. This has been worrying us”, according to dnaindia.com. Indicating laun
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He also commented, “I think this is a very serious matter and we will get to the bottom of it. We need to get some more information from the Americans. We will get that very soon. This has been worrying us”, according to dnaindia.com. Indicating launching of a probe, Singh said, “To tackle this, we have set up a financial intelligence unit. Any financial institution that does not follow the international guidelines makes the entire world vulnerable,” he added.
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July - 19 
In a bid to fast-track road projects in Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism]-hit areas, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry has asked States to consider awarding contracts for smaller stretches of highways there, reports IBN Live. The direction comes in
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In a bid to fast-track road projects in Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism]-hit areas, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry has asked States to consider awarding contracts for smaller stretches of highways there, reports IBN Live. The direction comes in the wake of road building projects of over 1,000 kilometers (km) in extremist-hit areas not making any progress. "Road Transport and Highways Minister C P Joshi has asked key officials of eight Naxal-hit states including, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Maharashtra to consider awarding projects for smaller stretches of roads," a senior Ministry official said. "Besides they have been asked to consider whether the projects could be completed in two parts - earth work and bitumen work," he said. Joshi has also asked states to rope in local contractors for executing such projects besides involving local bodies like gram panchayat etc, he added.
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July - 19 
In a significant move, that comes a day after Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reportedly telling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that his Government was ready to resign at any point of time for solution of the protracted Naga problem, all 60 member
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In a significant move, that comes a day after Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reportedly telling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that his Government was ready to resign at any point of time for solution of the protracted Naga problem, all 60 members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly resolved to “pave way” to a logical conclusion to the ongoing Naga peace process. The Joint Legislators Forum (JLF), comprising all sixty Naga legislators resolved to give up their “present positions” at a meeting held on July 19. They further proposed formation of interim Government of Naga underground groups.
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