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December - 1 
A 33–member delegation of the Adivasi National Convention Committee (ANCC) and its constituent organizations headed by president Romanus Horo met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at his official residence and urged him to take up the matter with Delhi to e
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A 33–member delegation of the Adivasi National Convention Committee (ANCC) and its constituent organizations headed by president Romanus Horo met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at his official residence and urged him to take up the matter with Delhi to expedite the process of granting the ST status, reports The Sentinel. The ANCC president said that he was happy that the expert committee constituted by the State government had sent community–wise proposal to the Register General of India (RGI) for granting ST status to the 36 Adivasi communities.
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December - 1 
A day after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead three Bihar Military Police (BMP) personnel and injured two others in a running train, Security Forces on December 1 launched a massive combing and search operation to nab the
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A day after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead three Bihar Military Police (BMP) personnel and injured two others in a running train, Security Forces on December 1 launched a massive combing and search operation to nab the perpetrators reportedly hiding in the forests of Bihar’s Munger District, a Police officer said, reports The Hindu.
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December - 1 
A DBBL gun, jeans pants, jackets, blankets, rice and other items required for running camps were recovered from the camp. Area commander Charka Munda alias Birsa reportedly swallowed poison soon after he was caught by Police after an encounter on Dec
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A DBBL gun, jeans pants, jackets, blankets, rice and other items required for running camps were recovered from the camp. Area commander Charka Munda alias Birsa reportedly swallowed poison soon after he was caught by Police after an encounter on December 1.
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December - 1 
Barring seven Assembly constituencies within Imphal Municipal area, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) 1958 will be extended for another year in insurgency-hit Manipur from December 1, reports The Shillong Times. The Act has been enforced
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Barring seven Assembly constituencies within Imphal Municipal area, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) 1958 will be extended for another year in insurgency-hit Manipur from December 1, reports The Shillong Times. The Act has been enforced in the state for more than two decades after it was extended annually. The duration of the last extension expires on November 30.
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December - 1 
Based on an input from certain quarters regarding the extortion activities by some armed cadres of NSCN-KK in Green Ply area of Tizit in Mon District, personnel of 33 Assam Rifles launched an operation and arrested 'sergeant' Noknam Konyak of NSCN-KK
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Based on an input from certain quarters regarding the extortion activities by some armed cadres of NSCN-KK in Green Ply area of Tizit in Mon District, personnel of 33 Assam Rifles launched an operation and arrested 'sergeant' Noknam Konyak of NSCN-KK along with one 7.65 mm pistol (country made) and four live rounds, reports The Sangai Express on December 2.
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December - 1 
Few hours before the commencement of annual People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), a group of Maoists conducted a famine raid on the house of salesman of local GCC depot Korra Narayana Rao
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Few hours before the commencement of annual People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), a group of Maoists conducted a famine raid on the house of salesman of local GCC depot Korra Narayana Rao at Kukumpudi village in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District in the night of December 1 and took away all the foodgrains, belongings and clothes from his house, reports The Hindu. His family was asked to leave the village. The Maoist party conducts the PLGA week every year from December 2 to 8 or beyond sometimes, mainly to recruit fresh cadre and does not generally resort to violence.
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five arms smugglers including a former Nagaland Police official, who were arrested in Ri Bhoi District on December 1 for assisting the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), have been remanded in 10-day Police custody. Informing this on December 2, CV
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five arms smugglers including a former Nagaland Police official, who were arrested in Ri Bhoi District on December 1 for assisting the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), have been remanded in 10-day Police custody. Informing this on December 2, CVS Reddy, Superintendant of Police, Ri Bhoi District, said Police were still investigating the matter.
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Meghalaya Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) in 2013 has apprehended as many as ninety nine illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from the borders, reports The Shillong Times. The BSF also apprehended nine militants while one militant surrendered befor
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Meghalaya Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) in 2013 has apprehended as many as ninety nine illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from the borders, reports The Shillong Times. The BSF also apprehended nine militants while one militant surrendered before the border guarding force of the country and nine linkmen were also apprehended by BSF.The BSF in addition, apprehended fifty six smugglers, forty of which were from Bangladesh while the rest were from India. Apart from these, BSF also seized as many as 253 explosives including gelatin sticks, IED, Detonators and others.
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December - 1 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) served an extortion notice of INR 3 million to Thawma Neithan, chairman of Barak Valley Hills Development Council (BVHDC), reports The Sentinel. The chairman has been cautioned if he fai
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) served an extortion notice of INR 3 million to Thawma Neithan, chairman of Barak Valley Hills Development Council (BVHDC), reports The Sentinel. The chairman has been cautioned if he fails to pay the amount demanded within 10 days of this notice served on November 24, there will be no escaping from threat to his life. The letter signed by ‘Major’ Athang, ‘commander of Barak Valley area’ of NSCN-IM.
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has banned all forms of donation during the festive seasons, reports Nagaland Post. All its “civil and military set-ups” have been cautioned against seeking assistance/donations from bu
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has banned all forms of donation during the festive seasons, reports Nagaland Post. All its “civil and military set-ups” have been cautioned against seeking assistance/donations from business outlets.
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December - 1 
Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police have launched a joint search operation along the border after two Security Force personnel were killed in an ambush by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Nuapada District, reports The Hindu.
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Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police have launched a joint search operation along the border after two Security Force personnel were killed in an ambush by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Nuapada District, reports The Hindu.
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Police on December 1 arrested five persons including a former Nagaland Police official, Robert Sangma, who was helping Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in procuring arms and ammunition, from Ri Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times. , the fou
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Police on December 1 arrested five persons including a former Nagaland Police official, Robert Sangma, who was helping Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in procuring arms and ammunition, from Ri Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times. , the four others have been identified as Moya Khohung, Zam Thoson Haokip, Suntak Prem Baite and Ramzan Khubang Police also seized six wireless sets from the site which were meant for delivery to the GNLA. According to reports, the China-made TYT TH-F8 wireless sets were smuggled from Myanmar. The consignment was meant for delivery to Rakkam D Shira, the ‘finance secretary’ of GNLA.
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Police on December 1 claimed that a section of militants belonging to the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), including a top leader of the outfit, have expressed their willingness to come overground and join the mainstream, reports The Telegrap
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Police on December 1 claimed that a section of militants belonging to the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), including a top leader of the outfit, have expressed their willingness to come overground and join the mainstream, reports The Telegraph. “So far, we have received feelers from about 12 KPLT cadres, including its ‘general secretary’ Resim Lakthe, showing a desire to lay down arms and hold talks with the Government,” a senior police officer said. He said the number was likely to go up to 18. According to police estimates, the KPLT has a cadre strength of around 60. “Following this split, the anti-talks faction of the outfit will be left with anything between 40 and 45 cadres,” the source said. He added that Lakthe and three other KPLT militants are currently holding preliminary discussions with the government to pave the way for formal surrender of arms, which is likely to be held very soon. The outfit’s chairman, Ron Rongpi, may also join the peace process, he said.
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December - 1 
Search for a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Makhanu Gujjar of Rajbagh in Kathua District, still continues, reports Daily Excelsior. According to intelligence inputs both these militants were part of two separate modules assigned to target Bharati
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Search for a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Makhanu Gujjar of Rajbagh in Kathua District, still continues, reports Daily Excelsior. According to intelligence inputs both these militants were part of two separate modules assigned to target Bharatiya Janta Party Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s Jammu rally on December
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of IK Songbijit faction of (NDFB) from Jolaishri in Kokrajhar District on December 1, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of IK Songbijit faction of (NDFB) from Jolaishri in Kokrajhar District on December 1, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 1 
The leaders of Garo Hills based pressure groups, which were also present during the public rally, organized by pro-ILP groups at Student’s Field, decided to vigorously support the cause, reports The Shillong Times. The leaders of Garo Students Union
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The leaders of Garo Hills based pressure groups, which were also present during the public rally, organized by pro-ILP groups at Student’s Field, decided to vigorously support the cause, reports The Shillong Times. The leaders of Garo Students Union (GSU), Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Achik Youth Welfare Organisation (AYWO), Association for Democracy and Empowerment (ADE) and Federation for Achik Freedom (FAF) have vowed to fight for implementation of ILP. In a statement issued on December 1, the president of FKJGP, Pritom R Marak, said that the Garo Hills based pressure groups will extend assistance to the their counterparts in Khasi-Jaintia Hills.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to seize the property of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu, accused of involvement in bomb blasts, after he failed to surrender within the stipulated deadline, police sai
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to seize the property of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu, accused of involvement in bomb blasts, after he failed to surrender within the stipulated deadline, police said on December 1, reports Business Standard. Akhtar, considered the mastermind of several bomb blasts, including in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna and Bodh Gaya, is a resident of Maniyarpur village in Samastipur District of Bihar. "The NIA team is likely to reach Akhtar alias Monu's village to attach (seize) his property on Monday [December 2] as he failed to surrender after a special court asked him to surrender till Nov 30 or else his property would be attached," a District police official said.
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December - 1 
The Rabha-Hasong Joint Movement Committee (RJMC) clinched the first Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) election by sweeping 30 of the 36 seats, reports Times of India. The Congress, managed to win three seats, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) won one
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The Rabha-Hasong Joint Movement Committee (RJMC) clinched the first Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) election by sweeping 30 of the 36 seats, reports Times of India. The Congress, managed to win three seats, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) won one seat and the remaining two seats went to Independents.
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The Security Force personnel on December 1 foiled an attempt of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to blow up a road bridge near Pipra village and recovered eight detonators from under the bridge in the Maoist-affected Palamau District,
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The Security Force personnel on December 1 foiled an attempt of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to blow up a road bridge near Pipra village and recovered eight detonators from under the bridge in the Maoist-affected Palamau District, reports Out Look. The bridge was situated on National Highway 75 and the Maoist wanted to blow it up, Police claimed.
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The United Naga People’s Council (UNPC) and its armed wing Ching-Tam Liberation Army (CTLA) have conveyed joyous Christmas to each and everyone, reports The Sangai Express.“Let the good Lord Jesus live in everyone’s heart and Christmas be meaningful”
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The United Naga People’s Council (UNPC) and its armed wing Ching-Tam Liberation Army (CTLA) have conveyed joyous Christmas to each and everyone, reports The Sangai Express.“Let the good Lord Jesus live in everyone’s heart and Christmas be meaningful”, said a press release issued by the outfit. It also appealed to all concerned not to call any bandh or strike during the Christmas season. Calling for peace ahead of the festive season through media by any organisation/leaders without following in practice what they preach is meaningless particularly in Tamenglong area and all community of Manipur in general, it said.
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The Zou Defence Volunteer (ZDV), a signatory of Suspension of Operation (SoO) and headed by Kamkhanpau on December 1 made an appeal to the Zou community in particular and the general public especially who are under Zomi banner to preserve love, peace
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The Zou Defence Volunteer (ZDV), a signatory of Suspension of Operation (SoO) and headed by Kamkhanpau on December 1 made an appeal to the Zou community in particular and the general public especially who are under Zomi banner to preserve love, peace and tranquillity to attain full security of each and every individual, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by one Caleb Thang, ‘Secretary’ ‘Information & Publicity’ ZDV (Headquarters) said no demand or extortion should be made to the Zou village chiefs, contractors, politicians and bureaucrats among the Zou community. It also said summoning of Zou village chiefs in the name of self-styled Zou Suankhual Pawlpi (ZSP) by unknown gang party and thereby making monetary demand be stopped.
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Unidentified persons left a hand grenade at the residence of Deputy Director, Health Services Takhellambam Saratchandra (50) at Lalambung in Imphal West District on December 1, reports The Sangai Express.
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Unidentified persons left a hand grenade at the residence of Deputy Director, Health Services Takhellambam Saratchandra (50) at Lalambung in Imphal West District on December 1, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 1 
A Police constable, identified as Tasawwur, was shot dead and another constable, identified as Qurban Ali, was injured in a drive-by shooting in Khamisa Goth in New Karachi Town on December 1, reports The News. Both of them were stationed at Hyderi P
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A Police constable, identified as Tasawwur, was shot dead and another constable, identified as Qurban Ali, was injured in a drive-by shooting in Khamisa Goth in New Karachi Town on December 1, reports The News. Both of them were stationed at Hyderi Police Station and were deployed for intelligence on criminals operating out of the New Karachi Industrial Area.
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December - 1 
According to sources, Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan discussed the resumption of dialogue with the TTP with the outgoing Army chief General (retired) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani. “The US does not want peace in Pakistan,” Nisar had sai
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According to sources, Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan discussed the resumption of dialogue with the TTP with the outgoing Army chief General (retired) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani. “The US does not want peace in Pakistan,” Nisar had said in the aftermath of the November 1, 2013 drone attack that killed TTP leader Hakimullah Mehsud. According to a senior Interior Ministry official, Nisar is likely to announce the government’s new strategy regarding talks with the TTP by the end of this month. Before a formal announcement can be made, however, the Government wants an assurance from the US that the drone campaign in Pakistan’s tribal areas would come to a halt, Ministry officials said. They added that the interior minister wants a categorical policy statement from Washington before he sends a delegation of Ulema to the Taliban.
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An unidentified dead body was found in a gunny bag in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on December 1, reported The News. Docks Police said that the victim had been kidnapped, tortured and killed.
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An unidentified dead body was found in a gunny bag in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on December 1, reported The News. Docks Police said that the victim had been kidnapped, tortured and killed.
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An unidentified man was shot dead in Gul Mohammed Lane of Lyari Town on December 1, reported The News.
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An unidentified man was shot dead in Gul Mohammed Lane of Lyari Town on December 1, reported The News.
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Another unidentified man was shot dead in Gulistan Colony of Lyari Town on December 1, reports The News.
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Another unidentified man was shot dead in Gulistan Colony of Lyari Town on December 1, reports The News.
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Doctor Munaf Tareen was recovered on December 1 from Uthal area of Lasbela District, reported Dawn. A senior leader of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Dr Haqdad Tareen said that the abductors had dropped Dr Munaf Tareen at a deserted place in Utha
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Doctor Munaf Tareen was recovered on December 1 from Uthal area of Lasbela District, reported Dawn. A senior leader of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Dr Haqdad Tareen said that the abductors had dropped Dr Munaf Tareen at a deserted place in Uthal area of Lasbela District. "Yes he is safe and sound", Dr Tareen said. The kidnapped doctor was shifted from Uthal to Karachi after his recovery. Dr Tareen was abducted on September 17, 2013 from Pishin Stop in Pishin District. There was no claim of responsibility for the doctor's kidnapping. Sources said that Dr Tareen's recovery is a result of ransom payment as the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of PKR 50million
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Doctor Shakil Afridi, who helped the Central Investigation Agency (CIA) find slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, on December 1 demanded better conditions in prison and complained of being falsely implicated in a treason case, reported The Express
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Doctor Shakil Afridi, who helped the Central Investigation Agency (CIA) find slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, on December 1 demanded better conditions in prison and complained of being falsely implicated in a treason case, reported The Express Tribune quoting his lawyer Samiullah Afridi. He was initially sentenced to 33 years in jail and given a fine, but a court in Peshawar overturned his sentence in August, 2013 and ordered a retrial. “I am perhaps the first Pakistani who has been denied access to his lawyer. What kind of justice is this?” he asked in a letter.
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on December 1 dropped a hint that the homework to resume dialogue with militants has been completed, reports The Express Tribune. “Yes, we’re [almost] at the conclusive stage to resume
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on December 1 dropped a hint that the homework to resume dialogue with militants has been completed, reports The Express Tribune. “Yes, we’re [almost] at the conclusive stage to resume talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),” said Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid, adding, “The Government has always had a firm belief in reopening peace talks [with the Taliban]”. He also said that the Government would remove any hurdles existing before talks with the Taliban and would press ahead with the initiative without causing any loss to the state.
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Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while speaking at a protest rally on The Mall in Lahore District on December 1 said that the sectarian clashes and terrorism in Balochistan were occurring because of India,
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Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while speaking at a protest rally on The Mall in Lahore District on December 1 said that the sectarian clashes and terrorism in Balochistan were occurring because of India, the US and Israel, reports The Express Tribune . He criticised Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for visiting Afghanistan and said the PM had been issuing some controversial statements. “His pro-India polices are not acceptable,” he said. Saeed said he had heard that the Jacobabad airbase was being given to the US. “I appeal the Taliban to issue a statement saying they would fight for Pakistan’s defence if drone attacks are not stopped,” he said. He accused that India wanted to build a wall in Kashmir. He said it was to this end that it had staged the “Bombay drama” and accused him of terrorism. He said the Government should play its role to stop the construction of the wall. Otherwise, he said, private citizens would go and destroy it. Meanwhile, the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) leaders said that the Government should play its role in stopping drone strikes in the country and stop the construction of a concrete wall along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. Speaking at the same protest rally Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Maulana Sami-ul-Haq said United States (US) presence in the country should end. He said the Chief Justice of Pakistan should take suo motu action to end drone attacks. Haq said the need of the hour was for the people to unite and the army, judiciary and the politicians to act in unison. He praised Imran Khan for protesting against NATO supply. “If the armed forces fail to protect the country, the people of Pakistan will do it,” he said.
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Police rescued two abductees, identified as Ishaq and Anees, and arrested two abductors along with a huge cache of arms during a raid in Tari Banda area of Hangu District on December 1, reports Daily Times. They were abducted from Karak District some
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Police rescued two abductees, identified as Ishaq and Anees, and arrested two abductors along with a huge cache of arms during a raid in Tari Banda area of Hangu District on December 1, reports Daily Times. They were abducted from Karak District some 40 days ago.
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The Federal Minister for Information Pervaiz Rashid said on December 1 that the protest against NATO supplies by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allies will create problems for Pakistan on international level, reports The Express Tribune. “It
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The Federal Minister for Information Pervaiz Rashid said on December 1 that the protest against NATO supplies by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allies will create problems for Pakistan on international level, reports The Express Tribune. “It is everyone’s right to protest, but blocking the supply line through street power would earn a bad name for the nation,” Rashid said. Lashing out at Imran Khan and his party, the Federal Minister said if protests against Nato supplies was a good move, why the PTI Government and leadership in KP did not participate in the protest. He said protests on the roads would turn the workers of PTI towards violence.
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The News reported that despite the order of the Supreme Court, the 19 Frontier Corps (FC) officials who were summoned did not show up before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Inspector General in Quetta on December 1. The court was to
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The News reported that despite the order of the Supreme Court, the 19 Frontier Corps (FC) officials who were summoned did not show up before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Inspector General in Quetta on December 1. The court was told by FC Law Officer Major Nadeem that the officials in question were now in the Army. The CJ replied that the court knew that; if they were Army officials, GHQ should be asked to present them before the CID. These officials had neither turned up before the CID nor submitted any reply. The Balochistan Government has now decided to seek more time from the court in the case of 35 missing persons. It is expected that the provincial Government would file a formal plea in this connection on December 2, 2013.
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December - 1 
Two brothers belonging to the Shia community, identified as Mudabar Raza (35) and Haider Raza (33), were shot dead in a sectarian attack on the New M.A Jinnah Road in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 1, reported Th
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Two brothers belonging to the Shia community, identified as Mudabar Raza (35) and Haider Raza (33), were shot dead in a sectarian attack on the New M.A Jinnah Road in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 1, reported The News. Haider worked for the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and the brothers were also sympathisers of a political party.
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The Election Commission (EC) on December 1 invited political parties that contested the Constituent Assembly (CA) election under the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system to inform them about PR seats allocation on December 3, reports Rep
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The Election Commission (EC) on December 1 invited political parties that contested the Constituent Assembly (CA) election under the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system to inform them about PR seats allocation on December 3, reports Republica. The commission took the decision to this effect after PR votes were verified by EC officials. According to the EC, a total of 9,463,862 votes were valid under the PR electoral system. As per the provision related to inclusiveness under the PR electoral system, the political parties that will have 30 percent PR seats should send males and women members each 50 percent. According to the EC, 31 out of 122 political parties, which have secured over 18,000 PR votes, will make it to the new CA. Out of the 31, seven political parties have secured over 200,000 PR votes.
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December - 1 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) after the central committee meeting of the party at Kathmandu decided not to join the CA unless the EC orders an independent investigation into the accusations of ‘systematic rigging’ in the CA ele
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) after the central committee meeting of the party at Kathmandu decided not to join the CA unless the EC orders an independent investigation into the accusations of ‘systematic rigging’ in the CA election, reports The Himalayan Times on December 2 (today). “None of the victorious UCPN-M candidates has received winner certificates and the party will also not submit the list of candidates for the allocated proportional representation seats unless the EC investigates into the poll rigging,” said party Spokesperson Agni Sapkota. Another leader of the party, Khim Lal Devkota, said, “If the parties wished to continue with the peace process they must join hands with us by accepting our proposals or else they will have to join hands with pro-monarchy leaders like Kamal Thapa.”
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Vice-chairperson of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), CP Gajurel on December 1 said that his party will not join the CA regardless of the number of seats which might be allocated to his party, reports Nepal News. “The new CA
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Vice-chairperson of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), CP Gajurel on December 1 said that his party will not join the CA regardless of the number of seats which might be allocated to his party, reports Nepal News. “The new CA is the continuation of the 25-points agreement, based on which, the CA election was held. Our party, therefore, will not grant political recognition to the CA,” Gajurel said speaking at a program organized by Sambad Dabali in Kathmandu.
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10 persons including two Policemen were injured in chase and counter chase between Police and pro-blockade activists in Bhaluka Bridge area on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Mymensingh District on December 1, reports The Independent. Police said that a
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10 persons including two Policemen were injured in chase and counter chase between Police and pro-blockade activists in Bhaluka Bridge area on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Mymensingh District on December 1, reports The Independent. Police said that a group of opposition activists vandalized three CNG-run auto-rickshaws on the highway. On information, Police rushed to the spot and chased the activists. Police also arrested two activists from the spot.
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December - 1 
At least 50 passengers were injured as the Dhaka-bound Mohanagar Godhuli train derailed after Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance’ activists removed fishplates of railway track at Burichang sub-District in Comilla Dist
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At least 50 passengers were injured as the Dhaka-bound Mohanagar Godhuli train derailed after Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance’ activists removed fishplates of railway track at Burichang sub-District in Comilla District on December 1, reports The Daily Star. Seven compartments of the train fell off the track in Pachora area, halting rail communication between Dhaka city and Chittagong District.
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Deeply worried by the escalation of political violence in Bangladesh, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on December 1 said, “Whatever their differences, political leaders on both sides must halt their destructive brinkmans
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Deeply worried by the escalation of political violence in Bangladesh, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on December 1 said, “Whatever their differences, political leaders on both sides must halt their destructive brinkmanship, which is pushing Bangladesh dangerously close to a major crisis.” reports The Daily Star. Urging political leaders on both sides to “halt their destructive brinkmanship”, she said, “Instead, they must fulfil their responsibility and use their influence to bring this violence to an immediate halt and seek a solution to this crisis through dialogue.”
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HM Ershad’s Jatiya Party (JP) on Decmber 1 demanded that the EC should extend the nomination submission deadline by 10 days and reshuffles the grassroots administration for a level playing field, reports New Age. A 12-member delegation led by the par
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HM Ershad’s Jatiya Party (JP) on Decmber 1 demanded that the EC should extend the nomination submission deadline by 10 days and reshuffles the grassroots administration for a level playing field, reports New Age. A 12-member delegation led by the party’s presidium member Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, also the convener of the party’s election steering committee, submitted a charter of six-point demand to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad, at the EC secretariat in Dhaka city.
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In the meantime, referring to the killing of people in arson attacks on passenger buses as “mass killing”; Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 1said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was involved in the crime, reports The Daily Star. Issuing a note of
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In the meantime, referring to the killing of people in arson attacks on passenger buses as “mass killing”; Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 1said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was involved in the crime, reports The Daily Star. Issuing a note of strong warning against the opposition leaders and activists, Sheikh Hasina said: “We [government] will get tougher as much as we can, we’ll take actions against these hooligans; we’ll also take action against the instigators.”
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December - 1 
Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Hasanul Haque Inu on December 1said the Election Commission (EC) will reconsider the extension for nomination paper submission deadline, if the main opposition party wants to join the upcoming general electio
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Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Hasanul Haque Inu on December 1said the Election Commission (EC) will reconsider the extension for nomination paper submission deadline, if the main opposition party wants to join the upcoming general election, reports The Daily Star. “The path of dialogue is still open. Talks may be held anytime, if the opposition wants,” the minister told the inaugural function of handicraft exhibition at Bangladesh National Museum in Dhaka city.
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The Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran speaking during an event in Mullaitivu Dsitrict on December 1 said that the military presence in the North has posed an obstacle for democracy, reports Colombo Page. Wigneswaran pointed out tha
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The Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran speaking during an event in Mullaitivu Dsitrict on December 1 said that the military presence in the North has posed an obstacle for democracy, reports Colombo Page. Wigneswaran pointed out that people in the North are leaving their region and even the country since they have lost their lands to the forceful acquisition of lands by the military. He explained that there were four reasons for people in the North and East to try and leave for Down Under even risking their lives. "First reason is the heavy military presence in the North and East. Second - unlawful settlements of outsiders from the South in the North. Third - Our people do not have the security, Fourth - No job opportunities," Wigneswaran has said at the event.
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December - 2 
Mumbai’s four Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) courts, which handle cases of organised crimes like terror and extortion, will now operate from the premises of Mahalakshmi's Arthur Road jail, Mumbai Mirror reports on December 3. The
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Mumbai’s four Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) courts, which handle cases of organised crimes like terror and extortion, will now operate from the premises of Mahalakshmi's Arthur Road jail, Mumbai Mirror reports on December 3. The move was initiated due the lack of security and space in the sessions court premises, which came to light during the recent escape of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Afzal Usmani, who escaped from the court in September.
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December - 2 
120 Pawan Hans pilots are threatening to go on an indefinite strike from December 16, reports India Today. The pilots are protesting Pawan Hans 'forcing them' to fly in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas. Five management pilots, o
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120 Pawan Hans pilots are threatening to go on an indefinite strike from December 16, reports India Today. The pilots are protesting Pawan Hans 'forcing them' to fly in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas. Five management pilots, of the rank of deputy general managers have already set the ball rolling, putting in their papers in protest. The Pawan Hans Helicopter Pilots Guild has already sent a notice to the chairman and managing director and informed all clients including ONGC, Governments of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to make alternate arrangement. "We are not trained military pilots. We are commercial pilots being forced to fly in adverse environment in anti-Naxal operations. We are neither trained nor equipped to fly in a war like zone. Our helicopters are not armour plated, we have no bullet proof jackets, helmets or even a personal weapon and there have been instances of our helicopter coming under Naxal fire," R.K. Mahajan, secretary general of the Helicopter Pilots Guild told Headlines Today.
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December - 2 
A Medical doctor, Sabeel Ahmed from Bangalore accused in the 2007 plot to bomb Glasgow (London, UK) airport but released and deported to India after he admitted withholding information has now been named in an National Investigation Agency (NIA) inve
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A Medical doctor, Sabeel Ahmed from Bangalore accused in the 2007 plot to bomb Glasgow (London, UK) airport but released and deported to India after he admitted withholding information has now been named in an National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation into an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) linked conspiracy to recruit young Muslims for "jihadi activities", Indian Express reports on December 3. Ahmed was accused by British authorities of withholding information about his aeronuatical engineer brother Kafeel Ahmed's June 2007 suicide mission to drive a jeep with explosives into the Glasgow airport. He has now been identified as the Karnataka man nicknamed as "Motu Doctor", accused number 21, in a chargesheet filed by the NIA into an LeT conspiracy to recruits youths from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hubli and Nanded for "jihadi activities".
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December - 2 
An encounter is going on between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Shatipora village in Rajwar area of Handwara town in Kupwara District reported Daily Excelsior on December 3. The IGP Mir said that on a tip off, Handwara Police and SFs launched
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An encounter is going on between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Shatipora village in Rajwar area of Handwara town in Kupwara District reported Daily Excelsior on December 3. The IGP Mir said that on a tip off, Handwara Police and SFs launched a cordon and search operation in Shatipora in Rajwar area of Handwara. “Militants fired upon the joint forces triggering an encounter. The encounter was going on till the reports last came in”, he added. Sources said that SFs had information about the presence of six militants in the village when they cordoned it off this afternoon. “We had information about the presence of LeT chief for North Kashmir, Wali Bhia among the six militants present inside the village. We are not sure whether he has left before the operation or not as only three have been trapped”, sources added.
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December - 2 
Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani smuggler and injured his two accomplices near Udhar Dhariwal border outpost at the international border (in Rajasthan) when they were trying to smuggle narcotics on December 2, reports The Times of In
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Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani smuggler and injured his two accomplices near Udhar Dhariwal border outpost at the international border (in Rajasthan) when they were trying to smuggle narcotics on December 2, reports The Times of India. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Amritsar Sector, M.F. Farooqui said all three Pakistani smugglers had managed to cross international border and a subsequent search operation revealed a body of one lying in Pakistan territory. BSF also seized 14kg heroin, valued around Rs 70 crore in the international market, two shawls and a packet of cigarettes. Sources informed that Pakistan-based smugglers now come equipped with lethal weapons. "We can't rule out the support of Pakistan Rangers to them since they have hardly arrested any of them," said BSF sources.
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Civil Society Women Organisation (CSWO) president Agnes Kharshiing, on December 2, said that the women’s group would continue to demand implementation of the ILP, but made it clear that the organisation would attempt to achieve the same through legal
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Civil Society Women Organisation (CSWO) president Agnes Kharshiing, on December 2, said that the women’s group would continue to demand implementation of the ILP, but made it clear that the organisation would attempt to achieve the same through legal means.
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December - 2 
Differing with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kirankumar Reddy’s thesis that bifurcation of the state will lead to a spurt in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity, Director-General of Police (DGP) B Prasada Rao on December 2 said on
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Differing with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kirankumar Reddy’s thesis that bifurcation of the state will lead to a spurt in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity, Director-General of Police (DGP) B Prasada Rao on December 2 said one cannot predict the scenario as Maoism has been rising its ugly head across the State border even when the state is united, reports Deccan Herald. Interacting with media, the DGP said occasional incursions of Maoists were noted near Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha borders. “It can happen again even though we are in touch with the police forces in those states,” Prasada Rao said. He also refused to subscribe to the chief minister’s argument that most of the top Maoist brass belonged to Telangana region.
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December - 2 
In a bid to prevent a November 26, 2008 (26/11) like situation in which Mumbai Police were unfamiliar with the layouts of the Taj Mahal, Trident hotels and Nariman House when terrorists struck and then holed up for nearly 48 hours, the City Police ar
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In a bid to prevent a November 26, 2008 (26/11) like situation in which Mumbai Police were unfamiliar with the layouts of the Taj Mahal, Trident hotels and Nariman House when terrorists struck and then holed up for nearly 48 hours, the City Police are putting the Quick Response Team (QRT) personnel through a training module to acclimatise them with the internals and externals of 152 vital installations, Pune Mirror reports on December 3. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Branch) M.B. Tambade commented, “The QRT is conducting recces and mock drills at sensitive installations. In case of private institutions, we give written instructions regarding loopholes in their security plans to their owners. The list, refreshed recently, places 16 installations including the Dagdusheth Temple, Lal Deval, the Osho Commune, Chabad House in the hypersensitive category, as well as several Defence installations such as the National Defence Academy, Southern Command headquarters, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) among others. “The team will have an edge over the adversaries during crisis. The QRT is capable of responding to any crisis till NSG arrives,” an officer pointed out. A security audit of the installations is done every three months by the local police station and the Special Branch, State Intelligence Department (SID), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the concerned authorities are apprised of the loopholes and effective measures are suggested, police said.
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December - 2 
Mizo and Bru civil societies at Mamit District have demanded that Bru refugees in Tripura should be given one last chance of returning to Mizoram, failing which they would forfeit the chance of returning to the State. “The meeting of Mizo and Bru lea
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Mizo and Bru civil societies at Mamit District have demanded that Bru refugees in Tripura should be given one last chance of returning to Mizoram, failing which they would forfeit the chance of returning to the State. “The meeting of Mizo and Bru leaders decided that the Bru refugee issue should be resolved once and for all and that one last effort should be made by the Government to repatriate all Brus from Tripura relief camps,” leaders of Young Mizo Association (YMA) said on December 2. They said that this was the demand at a meeting held on November 30 by village councils and NGOs at Mamit on the border with Tripura and Bangladesh. The meeting said that those refusing to return to Mizoram during the repatriation process should not be allowed to come back and they should remain in Tripura for the rest of their lives. It was alleged that some Brus living in relief camps were into abductions after acquiring arms and working under the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).
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December - 2 
NNC-NA ‘Naga Army’ wing supervisor, as per the approval of its ‘president’ and ‘ministry of defense’, has assigned “lieutenant colonels” of 2nd brigade, Naga Army wing as commanders on various commands, rescinding the present commanders under 2nd Bri
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NNC-NA ‘Naga Army’ wing supervisor, as per the approval of its ‘president’ and ‘ministry of defense’, has assigned “lieutenant colonels” of 2nd brigade, Naga Army wing as commanders on various commands, rescinding the present commanders under 2nd Brigade, reports Nagaland Post on November 30. In a press release, NNC Non-Accordist ‘Naga Army wing supervisor’ “brigadier” LXK Achumi stated that “lieutenant colonel” S.A.Chishi has been assigned as 2nd brigade commander, “lieutenant colonel” Apam Thangkhul as town commander, “lieutenant colonel” Kheveto Yeptho as highway commander, “lieutenant colonel” Khenito as Northern Sumi Command, “lieutenant colonel” Hukiye as Zuhneboto Town commander, “lieutenant colonel” Honito as UT-I commander, “lieutenant colonel” Mao Yimchunger as border command. All the responsible officers have been directed to join respective offices upon receiving of the Azah.
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on December 2 that a new Hmar outfit has surfaced as Hmar People’s Convention (HPC–P) which is a breakaway faction of the HPC–D. At the initial stage, Lalminthang Sonate as ‘president’ has taken over the command of the outfit. J C Hmar is the ‘secret
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on December 2 that a new Hmar outfit has surfaced as Hmar People’s Convention (HPC–P) which is a breakaway faction of the HPC–D. At the initial stage, Lalminthang Sonate as ‘president’ has taken over the command of the outfit. J C Hmar is the ‘secretary’. An underground source said that a full body to head the organization will soon be constituted to give a new direction and dimension to the demand of the Hmars for a homeland of their own. The information available says that 115 cadres taken from the region of Hmar dominated areas of east Cachar and the bordering areas of Mizoram and Manipur form the strength of the outfit. All these cadres are undergoing training in arms and ammunitions and guerilla tactics under the supervision of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) in some undisclosed location. HPC–P, the source adds to say, has taken shape against the policy of its parent body to continue dialogue without any tangible solution to their demand. While HPC–D has been insisting on Autonomous Council for the Hmar inhabited areas, HPC–P is demanding Hmarland.
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December - 2 
One Station House Officer (SHO), identified as Shabir Ahmad, was killed and three others including two Policemen were injured in militants attack at Chadoora chowk market of Budgam District on December 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of
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One Station House Officer (SHO), identified as Shabir Ahmad, was killed and three others including two Policemen were injured in militants attack at Chadoora chowk market of Budgam District on December 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), A G Mir, said that it was a busy market place and Police didn’t retaliate to avoid the collateral damage. He said that the attack was carried out by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Police have got certain leads on which they are working. A militant outfit Al-Nasereen has claimed the responsibility of the attack. The spokesman of the outfit, Sami-ul-Haq, in a statement told a local news agency said that militants of the outfit carried out the attack in which SHO was killed.
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December - 2 
People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), lost a ‘commander’ along with weapons and other ammunition, in Police raids at the outfit's camps under Kandara and Raidih Police Stat
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People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), lost a ‘commander’ along with weapons and other ammunition, in Police raids at the outfit's camps under Kandara and Raidih Police Stations in Gumla District, reports The Times of India.
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Police also busted another PLFI camp near Tilaitarn-Khatkhor area under Raidih Police Station in the District on December 2. The Superintendent of Police (SP) said Police have seized huge number of blankets and other items after camp being run by Gul
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Police also busted another PLFI camp near Tilaitarn-Khatkhor area under Raidih Police Station in the District on December 2. The Superintendent of Police (SP) said Police have seized huge number of blankets and other items after camp being run by Gulab and Rajan of PLFI was busted.
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Security Forces, in the night of December 2, seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including foreign-made arms, from a truck in Serchhip District, Police said. The seized arms and ammunition included ten modified assault rifles along with 20 l
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Security Forces, in the night of December 2, seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including foreign-made arms, from a truck in Serchhip District, Police said. The seized arms and ammunition included ten modified assault rifles along with 20 loaded magazines, four Chinese rifles along with eight loaded magazines, one light machine gun (LMG), 39 live grenades, one foreign-made pistol, one telescope used for rifles, a pistol silencer and 535 rounds of live cartridges. Police have arrested Thangdeihtung, driver of the truck, and Liankhanmang
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December - 2 
Seven security personnel and 21 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in attacks and counterattacks in seven Maoist-infested Districts by November 2013, reports The Times of India. As many as 87 Maoists surrendered during th
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Seven security personnel and 21 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in attacks and counterattacks in seven Maoist-infested Districts by November 2013, reports The Times of India. As many as 87 Maoists surrendered during the period, chief minister Naveen Patnaik told the assembly on December 2. Naveen said among the Districts, highest number of four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed in an ambush in Koraput while 13 extremists were gunned down in Malkangiri District. Maoists were killed in five other Districts -four of them were killed in Rayagada and one each was killed in Koraput, Balangir, Bargarh and Gajapati.
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December - 2 
Six years after its coast was the scene of a terror plot against Mumbai in November 28, 2008 (26/11) terror events, Gujarat government is yet to strengthen port security, The Times of India reports on December 3. In a recent security audit by central
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Six years after its coast was the scene of a terror plot against Mumbai in November 28, 2008 (26/11) terror events, Gujarat government is yet to strengthen port security, The Times of India reports on December 3. In a recent security audit by central security agencies, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has pointed out serious lapses and recommended immediate action for to strengthen port security in the state. After the audit of 21 non-major ports in Gujarat, recommendations for improving port security have been made to the state government, shipping ministry, Indian Coast Guard and Navy. "The security of non-major ports is the responsibility of the state government. Gujarat Maritime Board's (GMB) ports are being manned by Gujarat Industrial Security Force (GISF) while private ones are manned by private security agencies. Seven non-major ports have armed contingents of State Reserve Police (SRP). The central government is responsible for Kandla Port's security," said an official. Even the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India recently slammed the Gujarat government over poor implementation of the centrally-sponsored Coastal Security Scheme, which envisaged strengthening infrastructure for patrol and surveillance of coastal areas.
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December - 2 
That three Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were killed while one was injured in a factional related clash, reportedly by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres at Sikiu ‘A’ under Shamator sub-division, Tuensang District
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That three Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were killed while one was injured in a factional related clash, reportedly by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres at Sikiu ‘A’ under Shamator sub-division, Tuensang District on December 2. According to Shamator Police, the deceased were identified as Nagato, Sepongchem Sangtam and Aloto Sumi. The injured cadre was identified as Limtiba Sangtam.
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December - 2 
The increasing use of an exclusive and underground Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) application by suspected terrorists has increased concern among the Indian security establishment which believes it to be a creation of the Pakistani spy agency In
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The increasing use of an exclusive and underground Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) application by suspected terrorists has increased concern among the Indian security establishment which believes it to be a creation of the Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Hindustan Times reports on December 3. The clandestine, Skype-like application being used by suspected terrorists is hosted on anonymous servers, hidden behind security walls, that operate underground and cannot be intercepted through legal means. The recent annual meeting of the Directors General of Police (DGPs) was told that this anonymous platform was probably developed by the ISI for communication between terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres and their handlers. The access to platform is restricted to those who have been allotted a login and password, according to officials familiar with the developments. Indian Mujahideen's (IM) arrested ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal, while sitting in Nepal, was using VoIP platforms to contact his associate Riyaz Bhatkal, who is in Karachi, Pakistan. The ISI developed VoIP service has been in use for more than a year. "There are software available to develop private and exclusive VoIP service. It is quite possible that the ISI may have tweaked the software to suit its requirements. Such kind of service is always distributed on many servers and kept anonymous. Usually security layers of VPN or virtual private network and proxy tunnels are used as an additional security," says Dhruv Soi, director of Torrid Networks, a cyber security company.
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December - 2 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was asked on December 2 by the Delhi High Court to file its response on the bail applications of two suspected operatives of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), identified as Imran Khan and Syed Maqbool facin
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was asked on December 2 by the Delhi High Court to file its response on the bail applications of two suspected operatives of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), identified as Imran Khan and Syed Maqbool facing trial for their alleged involvement in hatching a conspiracy to carry out terror strikes in the country, according to Deccan Herald. They were arrested in connection with various terror strikes carried out by the militant outfit across the country. The two accused has sought setting aside trial court’s September decision, which had dismissed their bail applications.
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December - 2 
The NDFB-IKS expressed strong resentment over the posters pasted in different places in Porbotjhora sub division of Kokrajhar District asking them to leave Bodoland area and said that there could be some serious conspiracy of the Indian agents to des
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The NDFB-IKS expressed strong resentment over the posters pasted in different places in Porbotjhora sub division of Kokrajhar District asking them to leave Bodoland area and said that there could be some serious conspiracy of the Indian agents to destroy the unity of the indigenous people of the region, reports The Sentinel. In a press statement, the ‘Spokesman’ of the NDFB–IKS, BR Ferengga said the news published in the media about the poster of driving out Garos, Rabhas and other indigenous people from Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area and blame was put on the NDFB.
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The number of arrest of smugglers on the Indo-Bangladesh border has gone up this year (2013), while that of death in firing has declined, Border Security Force (BSF) said on December 2, 2013, reports Business Standard. In 2013, 4,879 illegal entrants
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The number of arrest of smugglers on the Indo-Bangladesh border has gone up this year (2013), while that of death in firing has declined, Border Security Force (BSF) said on December 2, 2013, reports Business Standard. In 2013, 4,879 illegal entrants and smugglers were arrested while the figures for 2012, 2011 and 2010 stood at 3,470, 2,683, and 2,886, respectively, BSF Additional Director General, East, B.D. Sharma said. The seizure of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), ganja and heroin has also gone up this year. FICN with face value of around INR 78,31,300; 6,353 kg of ganja and 32.030 kg of heroin have been seized by the BSF. Asked if the number of illegal migrants have increased because of political unrest in Bangladesh, Sharma replied, "No we don't think so." Asked whether action has been taken on the list of camps and criminals provided to the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), Sharma said, "Yes we have given the list. But it is very difficult as the bordering areas are mainly covered by forests. So it is also tough for them too."
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The Patna Police on December 2 arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate places under Sigori and Khiri Mor Police Station areas in Patna District, reports The Times of India. Police said an ‘area commander’ of CPI
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The Patna Police on December 2 arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate places under Sigori and Khiri Mor Police Station areas in Patna District, reports The Times of India. Police said an ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist, Gurudev Yadav, was arrested in the raid conducted at a hideout near Kanhaura Mor of Hadinagar village. "He was arrested with one country-made pistol and six live cartridges," he said. On his information, a ‘zonal commander’, Sunil Kahar, was arrested from Mungli Tola Ramruchavigha under Khiri Mor police station area. Both were wanted in several cases. "Their arrest is a major breakthrough for the police. Their three associates, Yogendra Ravidas alias Lighter Ji, Dharmaveer alias Badal and Kamdev Paswan were arrested recently," said a Police officer.
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December - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that intensifying their agitation for introduction of the contentious Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the State to regulate the entry of outsiders, the pro-ILP pressure groups has announced a three-night road blockade fro
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The Shillong Times reports that intensifying their agitation for introduction of the contentious Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the State to regulate the entry of outsiders, the pro-ILP pressure groups has announced a three-night road blockade from December 4 to 6. “We have decided to resume our agitational programme as per the resolution taken during the public rally on November 30,” Khasi Students Union (KSU) vice-president Frederick Kharmawphlang said in a statement issued on December 2. The KSU, which is spearheading the agitation since September 2 is of the opinion that ILP is the only solution to check influx of illegal migrants. The Congress-led Government, meanwhile, has appointed a ministerial team to hold public consultation on the proposed Meghalaya Landlords and Tenancy Verification Bill, 2013, aimed at the solving the issue.
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December - 2 
The signing of the ceasefire agreement with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) is likely to improve counter-insurgency operations against the members of the Songbijit faction of the outfit, reports The A
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The signing of the ceasefire agreement with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) is likely to improve counter-insurgency operations against the members of the Songbijit faction of the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune. Highly placed official sources said that the Government has already asked the police and security forces to intensify operations against the members of the NDFB-IKS, who are creating havoc with kidnappings and extortions, particularly in the areas bordering Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. Sources pointed out that the police and security forces were having trouble in identifying who is a member of the NDFB-RD and who is a member of the NDFB-IKS. But after the signing of the ceasefire agreement with the NDFB-RD, members of the outfit would be lodged in the designated camps and they will be given photo identity cards.
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December - 2 
There is intelligence report of fidayeen (suicide) strikes at sensitive poll booths in Delhi conducted by terror outfits like Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), The Times of India reported on December 3. There are also specific inputs
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There is intelligence report of fidayeen (suicide) strikes at sensitive poll booths in Delhi conducted by terror outfits like Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), The Times of India reported on December 3. There are also specific inputs about threat to some politicians. To counter this, Police will field commandos at booths and members of anti-terror cell in plain clothes.
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December - 2 
Three suspected United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres surrendered before authorities in Garo Hills. Three surrendered persons whom Police claim to be hardcore members of the outfit did not deposit any weapon. Police identified the three surrend
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Three suspected United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres surrendered before authorities in Garo Hills. Three surrendered persons whom Police claim to be hardcore members of the outfit did not deposit any weapon. Police identified the three surrendered persons as Walith Marak (23), Sudendro A Sangma (21) and a teenager Tangring R Marak (19). According to Police, the teenager handed himself over on November 30 while the two others gave themselves up on December 2 at Raksamgre under Dadenggre Police station of West Garo Hills District. West Garo Hills Police maintain that the three deserted their camp to join the mainstream. The surrender comes less than a week since three UALA cadres were gunned down in an encounter at Chiokgre village of Williamnagar.
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December - 2 
A Frontier Corps official, identified as Dilawar Khan, was killed when unidentified militants opened fire at a security camp in Speen Wam tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December
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A Frontier Corps official, identified as Dilawar Khan, was killed when unidentified militants opened fire at a security camp in Speen Wam tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 2, reported The Express Tribune.
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December - 2 
A leader of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Maulana Deedar Ali Jalbani and his security guard Sarfaraz Ali were shot dead in a targeted attack near NED University within the jurisdiction of Mobina Town Police Station on December 3 reports Daily T
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A leader of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Maulana Deedar Ali Jalbani and his security guard Sarfaraz Ali were shot dead in a targeted attack near NED University within the jurisdiction of Mobina Town Police Station on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 2 
A roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Dirdoni, Ghulam tehsil of NWA on December 2, reports The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported.
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A roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Dirdoni, Ghulam tehsil of NWA on December 2, reports The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 2 
A worker of Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Din Muhammad Wazir, was killed and three others were injured in Janjal Goth near Super Highway in Gadap Town on December 2, reports The News.
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A worker of Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Din Muhammad Wazir, was killed and three others were injured in Janjal Goth near Super Highway in Gadap Town on December 2, reports The News.
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December - 2 
An Intelligence assessment sent to South Block, New Delhi by the Indian Mission in Pakistan reveals that the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11) mastermind Hafiz Muhammed Saeed, with the backing of Nawaz Sharif's Government, has intensifi
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An Intelligence assessment sent to South Block, New Delhi by the Indian Mission in Pakistan reveals that the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11) mastermind Hafiz Muhammed Saeed, with the backing of Nawaz Sharif's Government, has intensified his anti-India propaganda and operations to influence Islamabad's policy towards its larger neighbour, reports Mail Online India. The memo says that Pakistan's notorious intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), "listens" to Saeed and "follows his diktats". Since the ISI is the cutting edge of Pakistan's India policy, and Saeed has, thus, manoeuvred himself into a position from where he can leave his ideological imprint on it. According to the report, the big change is that Saeed, who was running his propaganda machine from the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) headquarters in Muridke tehsil (revenue unit) of Shaikhupur District in Punjab, is now using Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi as the base of his operations. The JuD is the 'spiritual mentor' of terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which had carried out the Mumbai terror attacks, and is opposed to India and the United States (US). The internal assessment on Saeed's activities notes that "JuD Amir Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has been playing a crucial role in promoting the anti-India agenda smoothly with the assistance and support of the Pakistan government. There seems to be an underlying arrangement between the government and the JuD to provide Saeed some space for promoting his agenda of fanning anti- India sentiment in Pakistanis."
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At least three people, including a private guard, were injured in firing and hand grenade attack by unidentified militants on the building of Express Media Group in located near Qayyumabad flyover in Korangi Town on December 2, reported Dawn. Senior
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At least three people, including a private guard, were injured in firing and hand grenade attack by unidentified militants on the building of Express Media Group in located near Qayyumabad flyover in Korangi Town on December 2, reported Dawn. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nasir Aftab said, “Offices of the local Express newspaper and television channel were apparently the target of the cracker attack, which wounded at least three people.” According to details, around eight to ten armed militants tried to enter the building, located near Qayyumabad Flyover. Upon resistance from the private guards, they opened fire and hurled two hand grenades before fleeing away from the site. The grenade explosions partially damaged nearby parked vehicles also.
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December - 2 
Balochistan Frontier Corps (FC) official was killed and another sustained injuries in a landmine explosion in Lehri area of Sibi District on December 2, reports Dawn. The spokesman for FC Balochistan Khan Wasey said that the forces were conducting a
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Balochistan Frontier Corps (FC) official was killed and another sustained injuries in a landmine explosion in Lehri area of Sibi District on December 2, reports Dawn. The spokesman for FC Balochistan Khan Wasey said that the forces were conducting a search operation to arrest the militants who had attacked a FC check post in Lehri tehsil (revenue unit) of Sibi when they hit a landmine. Militants on motorcycles opened fire at FC check post in the same area in the morning. However, there were no casualties. Later, the FC launched a search operation after the attack. The militants sped away on their motorcycles and the FC personnel became victim of landmine explosion.
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December - 2 
Intelligence authorities arrested a “most wanted” terrorist, identified as Abbas Afridi, during a raid at Jinnah Terminal on December 2, reported The News. According to sources, the intelligence authorities arrested Afridi from Karachi Airport when h
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Intelligence authorities arrested a “most wanted” terrorist, identified as Abbas Afridi, during a raid at Jinnah Terminal on December 2, reported The News. According to sources, the intelligence authorities arrested Afridi from Karachi Airport when he arrived here through a domestic flight. He was travelling under a fictitious name, sources added. The sources further said that Afridi is said to be a head of a group of terrorists in Katti Pahari area of Orangi Town and the adjoining areas.
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On December 2 cases were registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) workers for breaking the seal of a NATO container bound for Afghanistan during the sit-in at Hayatabad toll plaza in Peshawar, reported The News. Th
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On December 2 cases were registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) workers for breaking the seal of a NATO container bound for Afghanistan during the sit-in at Hayatabad toll plaza in Peshawar, reported The News. The driver of the NATO container protested against the PTI and JeI workers breaking the seal and stated that the Afghanistan bound container was carrying cooking oil. JeI leader, Kashif Azam and PTI camp in charge Malik Raees are named in the FIR. Meanwhile, a container, dispatched for officials in Kabul Province of Afghanistan, was sent back by protesters from Hayatabad Toll Plaza on December 2, reports The Express Tribune. The United States (US) Embassy in Islamabad said they received the information and were looking into the matter. The container was stopped before crossing the sit-in camp near a terminal and documents were produced for the PTI, JeI and Awami Jamhoori Ittehad Pakistan (AJIP) activists at the toll plaza. All of them were allowed to move on after the documents produced proved they were carrying ordinary goods.
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Pakistan has turned down Afghan President Hamid Karzai's request to allow Afghan Taliban to set up an office in the country, according to a media report on December 2, reports The Times of India. "Our role (in the Afghan peace process) will remain t
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Pakistan has turned down Afghan President Hamid Karzai's request to allow Afghan Taliban to set up an office in the country, according to a media report on December 2, reports The Times of India. "Our role (in the Afghan peace process) will remain that of a facilitator and not a leader...allowing the Taliban to open an office in Pakistan will be contrary to our principled position," Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was quoted as saying by an unnamed aide. Instead, Pakistan and Afghanistan will explore options on an "urgent basis" to open a political office for the Afghan Taliban in Turkey or Saudi Arabia, the aide, who accompanied Sharif on an official visit to Kabul on November 30, 2013, said. The aide indicated an "important development" regarding the Afghan Taliban office is expected in the next few weeks but did not give details.
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Pakistan’s outgoing High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir announced on December 2 that after a series of violent clashes, peace has been restored at Line of Control (LoC), reports The Express Tribune. Bashir, who is expected to be replaced by dipl
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Pakistan’s outgoing High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir announced on December 2 that after a series of violent clashes, peace has been restored at Line of Control (LoC), reports The Express Tribune. Bashir, who is expected to be replaced by diplomat Syed Ibne Abbas, expressed hope that Pakistan and India ties will further improve in future and that he could see the “light at the end of the tunnel” in diplomatic relations and predicted the improvement would survive next year’s Indian elections. “The improvement in relations with India is very emphatically a state policy. We believe it’s in our interest and we believe it’s in the interest of the region,” said the High Commissioner. “Our Prime Minister is on record as having very emphatically stated that improvement of relations with India is a priority. “An improvement in relations with Pakistan is also something that is of importance to India and the Indian leadership,” he added.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 2 defused a roadside bomb on Bannu-Miranshah Road in Khadi, reported The Express Tribune.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 2 defused a roadside bomb on Bannu-Miranshah Road in Khadi, reported The Express Tribune.
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December - 2 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah along with 15 aides arrived in North Waziristan Agency, reported The News. Sources said there were reports that newly appointed TTP chief has reached in North Waziristan Agency from Afghanistan
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah along with 15 aides arrived in North Waziristan Agency, reported The News. Sources said there were reports that newly appointed TTP chief has reached in North Waziristan Agency from Afghanistan along with his 15 aides. They further said Mullah Fazlullah will preside over the meeting of Taliban Shura (council) in few days.
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The Acting Defence Secretary, Major General (retired) Raja Arif Nazir, informed the country’s highest court on December 2 about the death of two of the 35 detainees the court had ordered to be produced, reports Dawn. He said that Sardar Ali had died
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The Acting Defence Secretary, Major General (retired) Raja Arif Nazir, informed the country’s highest court on December 2 about the death of two of the 35 detainees the court had ordered to be produced, reports Dawn. He said that Sardar Ali had died on December 29, 2012 and Nadir Khan on July 1, 2013 at the Lakki Marwat Internment Centre inside the Malakand Garrison. They died of natural causes and the bodies had been handed over to their families in accordance with the procedure, he said, adding that the whereabouts of the other 33 were being ascertained. But the court said the death of the two detainees was evidence suggesting that the rest were also in the custody of intelligence agencies. The revelation has given an entirely new, and more disturbing, dimension to the issue of missing persons as for the first time the Government has accepted that some of those reported missing for years were not only in the custody of armed forces, at least a couple of them have died in detention under unexplained circumstances. The Supreme Court said it was a “custodial killing” for which the Agencies concerned would be held responsible. The internees, along with one Yasin Shah, were to be produced before a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja and Justice Amir Hani Muslim. It ordered Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who was present in the court, to ensure production of the 33 persons on December 3, 2013 positively without any excuse. Otherwise, it warned, the law would take its own course. The
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December - 2 
The US Embassy spokesperson in Islamabad said that they were aware the protests had affected one of the primary commercial transit routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and this time cargo traffic had suffered too.
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The US Embassy spokesperson in Islamabad said that they were aware the protests had affected one of the primary commercial transit routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and this time cargo traffic had suffered too.
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December - 2 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) chairperson Jhalanath Khanal on December 2 said that a majority Government would be in place, if the efforts to form a consensus Government fail, reports Nepal News. "We are consulting with
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) chairperson Jhalanath Khanal on December 2 said that a majority Government would be in place, if the efforts to form a consensus Government fail, reports Nepal News. "We are consulting with Nepali Congress and other political forces to form a consensus government," Khanal told a delegation of European Union's ambassadors to Nepal, as they visited Khanal at the CPN-UML headquarters at Balkhu, Kathmandu. "In the case of a consensus government not happening, a strong majority government will be formed," Khanal said. Khanal further said the Government will not be a feeble and unstable one as in the past.
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December - 2 
General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC), Prakashman Singh, on December 2 said that the NC would now take leadership of the new Government as per the people's mandate received through the recent election to the CA, reports The Himalyan Times. St
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General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC), Prakashman Singh, on December 2 said that the NC would now take leadership of the new Government as per the people's mandate received through the recent election to the CA, reports The Himalyan Times. Stressing on the need to promulgate a republican constitution to maintain political stability, he expressed the view that the new constitution could be promulgated within a year by institutionalizing the agreements reached among political parties in the first CA. Singh said that his party would play a key role to promulgate a new constitution on the basis of consensus by taking initiative to forge consensus on the disputed issues in the first CA and added that solution would be found out through election process otherwise.
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December - 2 
A three-member delegation of the United Nations (UN) called on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed at the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat on December 2, reports The Daily Star. The delegation, led by UN Resident Coordinator i
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A three-member delegation of the United Nations (UN) called on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed at the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat on December 2, reports The Daily Star. The delegation, led by UN Resident Coordinator in Dhaka Neal Walker, reached there around 2:40pm, and left the office after an hour-long meeting. The CEC also denied talking to reporters about the outcome of the meeting. However, sources in the EC said the delegation might have discussed the logistic support in the upcoming 10th parliamentary election.
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December - 2 
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on December 2 asked the Government to come to the path of consensus shunning ‘conspiracies’ and stop ‘repression’ on the opposition for the sake of peace in the country, reports New Age. Khaleda also urged the Election Co
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BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on December 2 asked the Government to come to the path of consensus shunning ‘conspiracies’ and stop ‘repression’ on the opposition for the sake of peace in the country, reports New Age. Khaleda also urged the Election Commission to postpone the election schedule for the 10th parliamentary election to ‘save’ the country rather than being used as a ‘pawn’ by a ‘certain party’ for holding a unilateral election. She requested all concerned not to get involved in the process of a ‘farcical’ election and urged the administration and law enforcement agencies to ‘neutrally’ carry out their responsibilities and not to take a ‘stand against the people’.
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December - 2 
Chapainawabganj District, a youth was killed as blockaders set fire to the house of Golam Rabbani, who got nomination from ruling Awami League (AL) to contest the 10th general election. The deceased is identified as Rubel (25).
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Chapainawabganj District, a youth was killed as blockaders set fire to the house of Golam Rabbani, who got nomination from ruling Awami League (AL) to contest the 10th general election. The deceased is identified as Rubel (25).
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December - 2 
In Chittagong District, an auto-rickshaw driver Mohamad Islam (40), died in an accident while fleeing from pickets as the opposition’s 72-hour blockade continued. He was speeding away when chased by pickets in Rangunia sub-District. As his vehicle ve
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In Chittagong District, an auto-rickshaw driver Mohamad Islam (40), died in an accident while fleeing from pickets as the opposition’s 72-hour blockade continued. He was speeding away when chased by pickets in Rangunia sub-District. As his vehicle veered out of control and overturned, throwing him out, another auto-rickshaw hit him from behind.
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December - 2 
In Natore District, Saifuzzaman Sujan (30), joint secretary of Natore municipality Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, was killed and 10 others were injured in a gunfight between activists of the AL and BNP.
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In Natore District, Saifuzzaman Sujan (30), joint secretary of Natore municipality Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, was killed and 10 others were injured in a gunfight between activists of the AL and BNP.
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December - 2 
In Rajshahi District, BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists fought pitched battles with Police at Court Station Bazar in Rajshahi city, leaving at least 50 people, including a constable, injured.
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In Rajshahi District, BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists fought pitched battles with Police at Court Station Bazar in Rajshahi city, leaving at least 50 people, including a constable, injured.
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December - 2 
Mokhlesur Rahman (38) was injured critically by crude bomb on December 1, reports The Daily Star. The 38-year-old engineer works at a private telecom company, Star Link. After his midday prayers, he was going to his office at Mohakhali in Dhaka city
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Mokhlesur Rahman (38) was injured critically by crude bomb on December 1, reports The Daily Star. The 38-year-old engineer works at a private telecom company, Star Link. After his midday prayers, he was going to his office at Mohakhali in Dhaka city. As soon as he came near Titumir College, a crude bomb hit him and blew a part of his head away. Witnesses said pickets blasted four cocktails in quick succession there.
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December - 2 
Three persons were killed and many others injured on December 2 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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Three persons were killed and many others injured on December 2 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 2 
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma on December 2 welcomed Sri Lanka's measure to conduct an island wide census to assess the human and property damages occurred during nearly three-decade long armed conflict, reports Colombo Page. Issuing
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma on December 2 welcomed Sri Lanka's measure to conduct an island wide census to assess the human and property damages occurred during nearly three-decade long armed conflict, reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement, the Commonwealth Secretary-General said the last week's announcement by the Sri Lankan government to conduct a national census to determine the extent of the loss of life during the country's 26-year old civil war, is a welcome step."This will advance the process of post-conflict reconciliation sought in the national Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation report," Sharma further said.
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December - 2 
The United Nations (UN) special envoy on human rights of internally displaced persons arrived in Sri Lanka on December 2 to examine the status of people rendered homeless by the country’s three-decade civil war, reports The Hindu. Chaloka Beyani, Spe
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The United Nations (UN) special envoy on human rights of internally displaced persons arrived in Sri Lanka on December 2 to examine the status of people rendered homeless by the country’s three-decade civil war, reports The Hindu. Chaloka Beyani, Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, said he intended to meet all stakeholders during his five-day visit. “I will gather first-hand information from all parties, including displaced persons and affected communities themselves. I will also look at the challenges and opportunities for durable solutions for IDPs, while I discuss the progress made with regard to their protection and assistance,” he said.
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December - 3 
The ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh has become a major source of concern for the State Government, with reports of groups of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants trying to sneak into the state from their hideouts in Banglade
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The ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh has become a major source of concern for the State Government, with reports of groups of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants trying to sneak into the state from their hideouts in Bangladesh, reports The Telegraph. On December 3, the special branch (intelligence wing) of state police had received a feedback that a large group of armed NLFT militants had been lurking close to the border, opposite the Karbook area of South Tripura. Also, the Border Security Force (BSF) posted along the state’s 856 kilometre border with Bangladesh have been put on high alert following reports of attempted trans-border movement of banned anti-Indian militants and influx of ordinary Bangladeshi citizens belonging to the minority community.
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December - 3 
A mob on December 3 had beaten up two militants belonging to the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) leading to the death of one cadre, reports Times of India. The incident occurred at Sengimari area under Kr
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A mob on December 3 had beaten up two militants belonging to the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) leading to the death of one cadre, reports Times of India. The incident occurred at Sengimari area under Krishnai Police Station in Goalpara District. One of the militants, identified as Raban Basumatary, died on the spot, while the other, Kamal Khakhlari, is reported to be critical and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Goalpara.
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December - 3 
At least eight Policemen on patrolling duty were killed in a Maoist attack near Nabinagar in Aurangabad District on December 3, reports NDTV. The Policemen were traveling in a jeep that was blown up by a landmine on its way from Nabinagar to Tandwa,
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At least eight Policemen on patrolling duty were killed in a Maoist attack near Nabinagar in Aurangabad District on December 3, reports NDTV. The Policemen were traveling in a jeep that was blown up by a landmine on its way from Nabinagar to Tandwa, Police officials said. A Police inspector, five troopers of the Special Auxiliary Force, the driver and a trooper of the Bihar Military Police were killed in the attack.
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December - 3 
Facing shortage of funds, the Independent faction of ULFA (ULFA-I) has started using new methods to extort money and the outfit is even trying to collect funds through bank accounts, reports The Assam Tribune on December 4. However, the police and se
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Facing shortage of funds, the Independent faction of ULFA (ULFA-I) has started using new methods to extort money and the outfit is even trying to collect funds through bank accounts, reports The Assam Tribune on December 4. However, the police and security agencies have so far not been able to nab the persons under whose names such accounts were opened as in all such cases, the persons who received demands for payment through such accounts did not inform the police on time.
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December - 3 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were arrested in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District on December 3 when they conducting cultural activities allegedly aimed at publicising Maoist ideology on the occasion of t
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were arrested in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District on December 3 when they conducting cultural activities allegedly aimed at publicising Maoist ideology on the occasion of their ongoing People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week. "Cadres of Maoist cultural wing Chetna Natya Mandli were nabbed from Jaigur village from the Jangla police station limits," a senior official told PTI. Those arrested were identified as Kunjami Jummo (22), Telaam Sannu (25) as well as women performers Manju (25), Telam Mangi (22). "They were booked under the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act 2005," he said.
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December - 3 
Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants fired at a private transport office in Chagolia of Dhubri District on December 3, reports The Telegraph.
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Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants fired at a private transport office in Chagolia of Dhubri District on December 3, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 3 
On December 3, a Pakistani smuggler was gunned down by Border Security Force (BSF) in Ferozepur sector (Ferozepur District), reports The Times of India. The BSF also seized two pistols, two magazines, 12 rounds of ammunition and three mobiles along w
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On December 3, a Pakistani smuggler was gunned down by Border Security Force (BSF) in Ferozepur sector (Ferozepur District), reports The Times of India. The BSF also seized two pistols, two magazines, 12 rounds of ammunition and three mobiles along with 9 kg of heroin near border outpost Jagdish, from where Pakistan smugglers tried to smuggle in heroin.
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December - 3 
one person was killed and another was injured December 3 when the SFs resorted to firing on a procession taken out at Kurshakathi in Kokrajhar District under the aegis of the Aboro Surkhasa Samiti against extortion, abduction and killing by IK Songbi
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one person was killed and another was injured December 3 when the SFs resorted to firing on a procession taken out at Kurshakathi in Kokrajhar District under the aegis of the Aboro Surkhasa Samiti against extortion, abduction and killing by IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) in Bodoland Territorial Area District area (BTAD), reports The Hindu. Some of the people in the procession tried to attack four Bodo youths passing the area which the personnel resisted. The procession then turned violent and attacked the personnel. The deceased has been identified as Hayat Ali (35) while the injured has been identified as Ranjit Das (25). The condition of Mr. Das is stated to be critical.
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December - 3 
Security Force (SFs) succeeded in recovering war like stores from three overground workers (OGWs) on December 3. Based on specific information regarding ferrying of illegal arms and ammunition on National Highway 102, SFs arrested OGWs of a militant
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Security Force (SFs) succeeded in recovering war like stores from three overground workers (OGWs) on December 3. Based on specific information regarding ferrying of illegal arms and ammunition on National Highway 102, SFs arrested OGWs of a militant group on December 3. Five M4 A1 5.56mm Carbine (made in US) with two magazines and one handheld Kenwood Radio set were recovered from them. The arrestees were identified as Phalkholam; Dimkho-neng and Thangsei. Thangsei, along with recovered items have been handed over to Imphal West Police Station.
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December - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 3 killed divisional commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit and his two associates in a fierce gun battle in Handwara area of Kupwara District during which two Army personnel were also injured, reports Da
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 3 killed divisional commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit and his two associates in a fierce gun battle in Handwara area of Kupwara District during which two Army personnel were also injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police, Ashok Prasad said that Police got information about the presence of the militants in the area and developed it that led to the successful operation. The Police chief said that Police, Special Operations Group of the Police, 30 Rashtriya Rifles and 21 RR of Army launched a joint operation on December 2 during which the three militants of the LeT were killed.
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December - 3 
SFs arrested four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres and one progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-PRO) cadre in three separate operations in Moreh, Chandel District on December 3. Two PREPAK cadres were apprehended from Moreh
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SFs arrested four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres and one progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-PRO) cadre in three separate operations in Moreh, Chandel District on December 3. Two PREPAK cadres were apprehended from Moreh Town and they were identified as ‘Captain’ Laishram Sanjeeva Singh and SS Sgt Konjengbam Sanamacha Meitei. The other two PREPAK cadres were arrested from Dalpatti, Ward No 2, Moreh and they have been identified as Kangabam Roshan Singh alias Pebaton and Nameirakpam Ranjit Meitei alias Loya. One Beretta pistol loaded with 3 live rounds and one revolver loaded with 03 live rounds were recovered from the arrestees. The PREPAK-PRO cadre was apprehended from Pangal Basti, Ward No 5, Moreh and he has been identified as Sandeep alias Lanthaba.
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December - 3 
SFs launched an operation in general area Patsoi-I under Imphal West District and apprehended one Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre on December 3. He was identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’, Sorokhaibam Khoiba Singh alias Lemba. One 9mm pistol with five
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SFs launched an operation in general area Patsoi-I under Imphal West District and apprehended one Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre on December 3. He was identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’, Sorokhaibam Khoiba Singh alias Lemba. One 9mm pistol with five live rounds of 9mm was recovered from his possession.
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December - 3 December - 4
That troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested one person and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of Nationalist Socialist Council of Naga
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That troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested one person and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a large quantity of weapon repairing tools from his possession. The individual was arrested after an operation was launched on specific information regarding presence of illegal arms in a house in general area Sumi Baptist Church, Golaghat Road on the night of December 3 and 4. During search of the house, the items were recovered from the accused identified as one James Chishi, resident of Agnato, Zunheboto District.
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December - 3 
The Political Affairs Department has shelved an important magisterial inquiry into the allegation of militant outfit United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) that Police had armed Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) with weapons seized from other militant
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The Political Affairs Department has shelved an important magisterial inquiry into the allegation of militant outfit United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) that Police had armed Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) with weapons seized from other militant groups, to take on Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports The Shillong Times on December 4. The allegation of UALA, the breakaway group of ANVC-B, made in May this year was that with the blessings of the Police and the Government, the then Circle Inspector of Williamnagar, TC Chacko, had handed over two AK-56 and one AK-47 rifles to ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak when he was part of the parent group ANVC and the UALA chief Singbirth Marak alias Norrok X Momin was witness to it.
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December - 3 December - 4
The Shillong Times reports that arsonists set ablaze around 30 trucks of haystack piled up at Gaushala, Mawlai (East Khasi Hills District) in morning of December 3 ahead of the three-night road blockade called by pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups fr
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The Shillong Times reports that arsonists set ablaze around 30 trucks of haystack piled up at Gaushala, Mawlai (East Khasi Hills District) in morning of December 3 ahead of the three-night road blockade called by pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups from December 4.
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December - 3 
The Special Court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai dealing exclusively with the ILP-related cases, will hold its first hearing on December 3 (today), reports The Shillong Times on December 2. The special court was formed by the Gove
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The Special Court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai dealing exclusively with the ILP-related cases, will hold its first hearing on December 3 (today), reports The Shillong Times on December 2. The special court was formed by the Government to recover the damages to property during the agitation based on the Meghalaya Maintenance of Public Order Act. The task of the court is to try cases related to arson and destruction of both public and private properties during the agitation.
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December - 3 
The Times of India reported on December 3 that the Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts of February 21, 2013 were badly handled and were replete with serious lapses on part of the administration and various agencies that initially investigated the case,
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The Times of India reported on December 3 that the Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts of February 21, 2013 were badly handled and were replete with serious lapses on part of the administration and various agencies that initially investigated the case, according to Indian Government. These are some of the admissions that the home ministry will make during a discussion on the blasts in the upcoming India-US Homeland Security Dialogue scheduled for December 4 in Delhi. In the document prepared for the occasion, Government has admitted that as "there was no standard operating procedure (SOP) to handle terror attacks, securing the crime scene and starting systematic investigation became a tough job for the police department." This led to a large number of people overrunning the crime scene even before police could begin investigations, the document says. Listed as a case study for "response to mass casualty events", the blasts will be discussed by top police officials from India and the US in terms of disaster preparedness, securing of blast site and evidence collection. To make matters worse, the document points out, there was no coordination between various agencies such as CID, CI Cell, NIA and Octopus, investigating the case. "Each agency started picking up evidences from the scene. Evidences collected by various agencies were not shared with local police or with each other. Each agency wanted to single-handedly investigate the case," the document says. On part of administrative lapses and disaster preparedness, it says the government hospitals were not equipped to handle such mass casualty situations. Shifting of patients to private hospitals also created consfusion, it says. The document specifically criticizes VIP visits to the crime scene within two hours of the blasts. The document says it "put additional burden and stress on local officers". The resulting traffic congestion prevented ambulances from reaching the site in time. It is also critical of media saying real-time airing of the story led to speculations and blame-game among various agencies.
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December - 3 December - 4
Troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR) apprehended one person and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of Nationalist Socialist Council of N
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Troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR) apprehended one person and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a large quantity of weapon repairing tools from his possession, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, PRO-AR stated that the individual was apprehended after an operation was launched on specific information regarding presence of illegal arms in a house in general area Sumi Baptist Church, Golaghat Road on the night of December 3 and 4.
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December - 3 
Two top operatives of the banned Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Abdul Wahid Khan and Uber Sidhhiqui, told intelligence agencies and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) that Indian Mujahideen (IM) is now training “human bombs” to targ
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Two top operatives of the banned Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Abdul Wahid Khan and Uber Sidhhiqui, told intelligence agencies and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) that Indian Mujahideen (IM) is now training “human bombs” to target top political leaders, including Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, in the election season, Asian Age reported on December 4. They also claimed IM had attempted to kill Narendra Modi using a human bomb at least three times during the recent Assembly campaign but failed due to the heightened security around Mr Modi. What is also worrying the intelligence agencies is that of all the jihadi outfits that operate in India, the IM has the most formidable network of sleeper cells, particularly with SIMI backing.
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December - 3 
while ruling out implementation of ILP in the State, District Council Affairs Minister HDR Lyngdoh on December 3, has made it clear there is no division in Congress over the issue. Talking to reporters, Lyngdoh said even Manipur Assembly had passed a
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while ruling out implementation of ILP in the State, District Council Affairs Minister HDR Lyngdoh on December 3, has made it clear there is no division in Congress over the issue. Talking to reporters, Lyngdoh said even Manipur Assembly had passed a resolution to implement ILP but it was rejected by the Centre.
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December - 3 
A dead body, identified as Amjad Khan, was found in an empty plot in Sector 7-A of Baldia Twon on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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A dead body, identified as Amjad Khan, was found in an empty plot in Sector 7-A of Baldia Twon on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 3 
A scout of Payam-e-Wilayat, identified as Syed Zakir Hussain, was shot dead near Singer Chowrangi within the jurisdiction of Sharafi Goth Police Station on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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A scout of Payam-e-Wilayat, identified as Syed Zakir Hussain, was shot dead near Singer Chowrangi within the jurisdiction of Sharafi Goth Police Station on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 3 
A worker of a political party, identified as Muhamamd Amir (40), was killed in Khuramabad area of Landhi Town on December 2, reported The News.
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A worker of a political party, identified as Muhamamd Amir (40), was killed in Khuramabad area of Landhi Town on December 2, reported The News.
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December - 3 
At least 11 persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 3 reports Daily Times. Four suspected cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed and another was injured by u
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At least 11 persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 3 reports Daily Times. Four suspected cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed and another was injured by unidentified assailants near Sarina Shopping Centre within the precincts of Shahrah-e-Noorjahan Police Station.
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December - 3 
Law enforcers claimed to have recovered around 33 anti-aircraft shells and arrested an alleged Afghan origin terrorist while 98 suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids in the Karachi on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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Law enforcers claimed to have recovered around 33 anti-aircraft shells and arrested an alleged Afghan origin terrorist while 98 suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids in the Karachi on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 3 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on December 3 linked Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) to Taliban and al Qaeda militants and claimed several activists of the party have been killed in US drone strikes, reported Dawn. “Several active workers o
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Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on December 3 linked Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) to Taliban and al Qaeda militants and claimed several activists of the party have been killed in US drone strikes, reported Dawn. “Several active workers of JeI and its student wing, Islami Jama’at Tulaba (IJT) have been killed in drone attacks in Waziristan,” said Hussain while speaking to the MQM’s general workers meeting over the telephone from London. Altaf Hussain, in his fiery speech, also revealed that a large number of Taliban and al Qaeda operatives have relocated to upscale areas of Karachi. Cautioning the general masses of the 'development', he said his party, along with the armed forces, was ready to defend every corner of the country. Meanwhile, calling Hussain’s statements as unfounded and provocative, JeI Secretary General Liaqat Baloch said the Jama’at was a peaceful religio-political party.
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December - 3 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI chief Imran Khan on December 3 said his party was considering blocking NATO supply routes in other provinces as well, reports The Express Tribune. “PTI may block NATO supply routes in Punjab and Balochistan as supply is
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI chief Imran Khan on December 3 said his party was considering blocking NATO supply routes in other provinces as well, reports The Express Tribune. “PTI may block NATO supply routes in Punjab and Balochistan as supply is being carried out via Chaman border,” said Imran, while talking to The Express Tribune. Earlier, addressing a protest camp at Hayatabad Toll Plaza, Imran poignantly questioned why the federal government failed to implement the resolutions passed in both Provincial and National Assemblies against United States (US) drone strikes in Pakistan. “National and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assemblies had unanimously passed resolutions terming drone strikes a blatant violation of international law and Pakistan’s sovereignty,” he said, adding that the supply route would remain closed until the US stopped drone attacks. Claiming that the US was creating hurdles in the peace process, the PTI chief said ‘the so-called ally’ did not want to bring peace to the region. He clarified that the protest sit-ins to block the NATO supply routes did not mean waging a war against the US. It was only to give a message to the world that US was violating international law. “They [Americans] fire missiles but Pakistani people and law enforcing agencies have to bear the consequences,” he said, adding that the K-P was on the verge of destruction, as six million tribesmen had to leave homes for safer places.
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December - 3 
The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on December 3 came up with a clear statement that it does not have the officials summoned by the Supreme Court to appear before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the investi
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The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on December 3 came up with a clear statement that it does not have the officials summoned by the Supreme Court to appear before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the investigation of enforced disappearance cases, reports The Express Tribune. The deadline given to FC was December 2, 2013 and not a single FC official appeared before the Police. FC issued a statement and explained about the 19 personnel the Supreme Court is looking for. A spokesperson for FC Balochistan stated that seven out of 19 FC personnel who were summoned by court had never been the part of this force. “There are three Pakistan Army officers among 19 who had returned back to Army and now no more affiliated with FC and they do not fall in the jurisdiction of FC,” he said.
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December - 3 
The new head of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Maulana Fazlullah alias Mullah Radio, has returned to the country’s tribal areas after several years based in Afghanistan, TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said on December 3, reports Daily Time
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The new head of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Maulana Fazlullah alias Mullah Radio, has returned to the country’s tribal areas after several years based in Afghanistan, TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said on December 3, reports Daily Times. Fazlullah has been based mainly in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan since 2009, when a military operation ended his followers’ brutal two-year rule of Swat valley. TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said Fazlullah was now “commanding the Taliban movement at an unknown location in the tribal areas”. Shahid’s comments came after some Pakistani TV channels reported that Fazlullah had reached North Waziristan Agency. “It is not true that Maulana Fazlullah is in Waziristan, he is in the tribal areas but at unknown location,” Shahid said. Fazlullah has a USD 500,000 Government bounty on his head.
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December - 3 
The United States (US) military has halted ground shipments of cargo leaving Afghanistan via its key Pakistan supply route to ensure the safety of drivers following protests in Pakistan over American drone strikes, Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright said
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The United States (US) military has halted ground shipments of cargo leaving Afghanistan via its key Pakistan supply route to ensure the safety of drivers following protests in Pakistan over American drone strikes, Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright said on December 3, reports Daily Times. “We are aware protests have affected one of the primary commercial transit routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan,” Mark Wright said, adding, “We have voluntarily halted US shipments of retrograde cargo...to ensure the safety of the drivers contracted to move our equipment.” The affected route, which runs from Torkham Gate at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to Karachi, has been crucial for the United States as it winds down its combat mission in landlocked Afghanistan and moves equipment out of the country. The route accounts for the vast majority of ground traffic of US military cargo through Pakistan and has been targeted by protesters in Pakistan angered by US drone strikes.
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December - 3 
Three members of the Tableeghi Jamaat were shot dead and two others were injured in a targeted attacked in North Nazimabad on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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Three members of the Tableeghi Jamaat were shot dead and two others were injured in a targeted attacked in North Nazimabad on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 3 
Two African citizens escaped from the captivity of kidnappers resulting in a Police raid on a house in Gwadar District and subsequent rescue of three more abducted Africans and arrest of three abductors, identified as Abdul Hameed, Naveed and Mohamma
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Two African citizens escaped from the captivity of kidnappers resulting in a Police raid on a house in Gwadar District and subsequent rescue of three more abducted Africans and arrest of three abductors, identified as Abdul Hameed, Naveed and Mohammad Anwar, on December 3, reports Dawn. Police raided the house after two of the Africans reached a police station after escaping from captivity. Police said the five African nationals who hailed from Ghana and Tanzania were identified as Moffat Banda, Nicolas Olland, Amiri Abdu, Saif Shaban and Kelvin and were kidnapped a few months ago.
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December - 3 
Two persons, including a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) identified as Mufti Ahmed and Dr Usman, were shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a clinic in Federal B Area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, the provincial capital o
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Two persons, including a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) identified as Mufti Ahmed and Dr Usman, were shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a clinic in Federal B Area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 3, reported The News. ASWJ spokesman said that Mufti was their activist. The Police said that the accused targeted Mufti Ahmed however; doctor was also killed in the firing.
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December - 3 
Unidentified militants on December 3 abducted a doctor, identified as Dr Amjad Taqween, at gun point from Hayatabad Phase VII in Peshawar and took him to an unidentified location, reported Daily Times. The abduction led doctors and medical staff at L
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Unidentified militants on December 3 abducted a doctor, identified as Dr Amjad Taqween, at gun point from Hayatabad Phase VII in Peshawar and took him to an unidentified location, reported Daily Times. The abduction led doctors and medical staff at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) to boycott their outdoor patient department (OPD) duties on December 4, reports The Express Tribune. Dr Taqweem has a clinic in Karachi Market and is politically affiliated with Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI).
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December - 3 
The Election Commission (EC) has called an all-party meeting on December 3 (today) at 11am to announce the final number of votes in the Proportional Representation (PR) category and the allocation of PR seats in the Constituent Assembly (CA). However
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The Election Commission (EC) has called an all-party meeting on December 3 (today) at 11am to announce the final number of votes in the Proportional Representation (PR) category and the allocation of PR seats in the Constituent Assembly (CA). However, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and 15 other parties, on December 2 announced that they will not attend the meeting called by the EC, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the dissenting parties held at the UCPN-M's central office decided to boycott the meeting called by the EC until a high-level independent commission was formed to probe into the rigging taken place in the November 19 CA polls.
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December - 3 
A cadre of ICS was killed and five other people were injured in a clash with Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members at Sakhipur intersection in Satkhira District on December 3 (today), reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Hossain
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A cadre of ICS was killed and five other people were injured in a clash with Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members at Sakhipur intersection in Satkhira District on December 3 (today), reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Hossain Ali (19).
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December - 3 
An elderly freedom fighter, which was injured in an attack allegedly by the cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at Bhara-Simulia village in Satkhira District on December 3, died a health complex on Decembe
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An elderly freedom fighter, which was injured in an attack allegedly by the cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) at Bhara-Simulia village in Satkhira District on December 3, died a health complex on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Alauddin Khokon (65).
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December - 3 
Another incident, a leader and an activist of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of BNP, were murdered in Comilla and Bogra Districts on December 2, reports The Daily Star. A leader of the youth front of opposition BNP was stabbed to death allegedly by AL acti
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Another incident, a leader and an activist of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of BNP, were murdered in Comilla and Bogra Districts on December 2, reports The Daily Star. A leader of the youth front of opposition BNP was stabbed to death allegedly by AL activists in Gouripur area of Comilla District.The deceased is Jahangir Sarkar (35), general secretary of Gouripur union Jubo Dal. In Bogra District, a Jubo Dal activist was killed in an attack by a gang at their residence in Chok Sutrpur area of the Bogra town. The deceased is identified as Imran Sheikh (28). BNP district unit office secretary Mahfuzar Rahman Raju blamed local Jubo League, the youth wing of AL for the killing.
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December - 3 
At least six persons were killed and scores injured in violence in different Districts across the country on December 3, the fourth day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party-sponsored 131-hour blockade, reports The Daily Star.
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At least six persons were killed and scores injured in violence in different Districts across the country on December 3, the fourth day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party-sponsored 131-hour blockade, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 3 
Chittagong District, a covered van helper Mizan (20), injured in EPZ area succumbed to his injures at Chittagong Medical College Hospital. Another person, Shariful Islam Russel (22), died when Police opened fire to disperse blockaders who were vandal
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Chittagong District, a covered van helper Mizan (20), injured in EPZ area succumbed to his injures at Chittagong Medical College Hospital. Another person, Shariful Islam Russel (22), died when Police opened fire to disperse blockaders who were vandalising vehicles at Mandaritola area. Sirajul was returning home after attending a family programme at Barabkunda.
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December - 3 
Dhaka city, at least six people were injured as blockaders blasted 10 crude bombs in different areas. Miscreants hurled crude bombs at an anti-blockade procession of transport workers at Gabtoli Bus Terminal. Four people were wounded in the incident.
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Dhaka city, at least six people were injured as blockaders blasted 10 crude bombs in different areas. Miscreants hurled crude bombs at an anti-blockade procession of transport workers at Gabtoli Bus Terminal. Four people were wounded in the incident. Two bikers were injured when blockaders attacked them with sticks at Shanir Akhra.
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December - 3 
In Chandpur District, two activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP were killed and at least five bullet-hit in a clash with Police at Kalibari area. The deceased are Siam Mastan (14), a student of Al-Amin School, and Tajul
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In Chandpur District, two activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP were killed and at least five bullet-hit in a clash with Police at Kalibari area. The deceased are Siam Mastan (14), a student of Al-Amin School, and Tajul Islam Ratan, a master’s student of Chandpur Government College.
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December - 3 
In Kishoreganj District, one person was killed and 15 others were injured when a truck they were in overturned while speeding away being chased by blockaders in Sadar sub-District on December 3. The deceased, Ujjal Sarkar (40), owner of the truck, wa
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In Kishoreganj District, one person was killed and 15 others were injured when a truck they were in overturned while speeding away being chased by blockaders in Sadar sub-District on December 3. The deceased, Ujjal Sarkar (40), owner of the truck, was going to Comilla District along with 20 others.
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December - 3 
In Lalmonirhat District, at least 10 passengers were injured as blockaders hurled stones on a running train. Blockaders also barricaded the rail line on Lalmonirhat-Dhaka route at Mohendranagar in the District.
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In Lalmonirhat District, at least 10 passengers were injured as blockaders hurled stones on a running train. Blockaders also barricaded the rail line on Lalmonirhat-Dhaka route at Mohendranagar in the District.
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December - 3 
In Narayanganj District, blockaders set fire to at least four vehicles, including two buses, and vandalised 12 others, leaving five people injured.
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In Narayanganj District, blockaders set fire to at least four vehicles, including two buses, and vandalised 12 others, leaving five people injured.
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December - 3 
In Satkhira District, Arizul Islam (16), a cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) died on the spot when law enforcers opened fire at the opposition activists in Garanbaria area of the District. Around 20 cadre
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In Satkhira District, Arizul Islam (16), a cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) died on the spot when law enforcers opened fire at the opposition activists in Garanbaria area of the District. Around 20 cadres of JeI-ICS were injured in the clashes with Police. In another incident, cadres of JeI-ICS beat an activist of Jubo League, the youth wing of Awami League (AL) to death at Talbaira area. The victim is identified as Giasuddin (30). Another Jubo League activist, Nazmul Haque, was injured in the incident
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December - 3 
The United States (US), European Union (EU) and Canada on December 3 called for an immediate halt to senseless violence and an urgent dialogue between the two major parties to find a solution for holding a free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elect
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The United States (US), European Union (EU) and Canada on December 3 called for an immediate halt to senseless violence and an urgent dialogue between the two major parties to find a solution for holding a free, fair, transparent, and inclusive election, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 3 
Three and a half years old Lima Akhter picked up an object from the street, taking it for a ball. As she started playing with the object, it exploded blowing away all five fingers of her right hand. Lima, the only child of car driver Mohammad Al Amin
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Three and a half years old Lima Akhter picked up an object from the street, taking it for a ball. As she started playing with the object, it exploded blowing away all five fingers of her right hand. Lima, the only child of car driver Mohammad Al Amin, also suffered minor injuries in her abdomen and left hand in the blast near her house in the Dhaka city’s Uttar Ibrahimpur on December 3, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 3 
Three Policemen were injured, one critically, as the activists of BNP and its key ally, JeI, attacked the law enforcers in Dinajpur District on December 3, reports The Daily Star. Of the injured, Constable Yusuf Ali (40) was admitted to Dinajpur Gene
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Three Policemen were injured, one critically, as the activists of BNP and its key ally, JeI, attacked the law enforcers in Dinajpur District on December 3, reports The Daily Star. Of the injured, Constable Yusuf Ali (40) was admitted to Dinajpur General Hospital with severe injuries in his head and a hand.
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December - 3 
Two people were killed and two others sustained burn injuries in blockade violence in Chittagong District on December 3 (today), reports The Daily Star. Of the dead victims, one was a covered van driver Mahbub Alam (23), while another was a cadre of
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Two people were killed and two others sustained burn injuries in blockade violence in Chittagong District on December 3 (today), reports The Daily Star. Of the dead victims, one was a covered van driver Mahbub Alam (23), while another was a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), student wing of JeI.
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December - 3 
The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, William Hague in response to a question raised in the United Kingdom (UK)’s House of Commons on December 3 said the UK will pursue an international inquiry into the alleged war crimes by
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The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, William Hague in response to a question raised in the United Kingdom (UK)’s House of Commons on December 3 said the UK will pursue an international inquiry into the alleged war crimes by Sri Lankan troops during the final stages if war if Sri Lanka fails to set up its own inquiry, reports Colombo Page. Hague said "We will pursue this at the Human Rights Council in March. If the Sri Lankan Government have not set up an inquiry of their own by then-so far, they have refused to do so-we would favor an international inquiry that is independent, credible and thorough."
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December - 3 
Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran on December 3 informed United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for Internally Displaced Persons Dr. Chaloka Beyani that military is acquiring civilian lands in the North, reports Colombo Page. The C
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Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran on December 3 informed United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for Internally Displaced Persons Dr. Chaloka Beyani that military is acquiring civilian lands in the North, reports Colombo Page. The Chief Minister also gave details of land and the acreage acquired by the military in the Kilinochchi District as well. Wigneswaran also told the UN envoy that the livelihood of residents in the North has been seriously affected since the military has taken over all avenues of employment available to the people and the people have to take loans for their day to day living.
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December - 4 December - 5
At least 16 Muria Gond tribals have been arrested in the last 48 hours in Bijapur District of south Chhattisgarh for allegedly acting as cultural activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. The arrested alleged a
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At least 16 Muria Gond tribals have been arrested in the last 48 hours in Bijapur District of south Chhattisgarh for allegedly acting as cultural activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. The arrested alleged activists are aged between 18 and 22 years and were influencing the locals against the administration through song and dance, a release from Bijapur Police said. According to the District Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Agarwal, the activists have been produced in a local court. The alleged activists belong to the Chaitanya Natya Manch (CNM), the cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist. The Police release said the first group of 11 activists were arrested on December 4, while they were performing near Bidiyabhumi village under Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur. The second group of three boys and two girls were picked up from Kondapal village under Mirtur Police Station. Both groups were arrested during a searching operation carried out by the District force. Drums, musical anklets, green clothes, red head-bands and Naxal literature were confiscated, the release said.
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December - 4 
Civil unrest and uncertainty over general election in Bangladesh following the opposition's decision to boycott it has frozen the deportation process of ULFA founder ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah to India, reports Times of India
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Civil unrest and uncertainty over general election in Bangladesh following the opposition's decision to boycott it has frozen the deportation process of ULFA founder ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah to India, reports Times of India on December 5.
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December - 4 
General secretary’ of the Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousow (38) along with another accomplice Takhelmayum Nandababu has been arrested by the Imphal East Police from Khomidok Mama
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General secretary’ of the Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousow (38) along with another accomplice Takhelmayum Nandababu has been arrested by the Imphal East Police from Khomidok Mamang Leikai on December 4 on the charge of abducting a non local man, Suresh Prasad alias Suan (31) of Bihar. The non local man, Suresh Prasad was abducted on December 3 evening from Kairang Maning Leikai. Two mobile phones, one Maruti car, one cartridge of 70 mm were recovered from the abductors during the rescue mission.
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December - 4 
Guwahati City Police on December 4 arrested a person from the Maligaon area on suspicion of being a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, reports Times of India. Police have found at least 400 detonators, 15 fuse wires and 100 gelatin
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Guwahati City Police on December 4 arrested a person from the Maligaon area on suspicion of being a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, reports Times of India. Police have found at least 400 detonators, 15 fuse wires and 100 gelatin sticks from his possession. The person, identified as Malu Sethi, is from Odisha.
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December - 4 December - 5
Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants from different places, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by the Superintendant of Police (SP) of Imphal West said that one Huidrom Sunder of KYKL
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants from different places, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by the Superintendant of Police (SP) of Imphal West said that one Huidrom Sunder of KYKL was arrested from Nagamapal on December 4. Another cadre of the outfit, Laishram Kiranjit alias Robert (33) was also arrested from Malom Tuliyaima Awang Leikai on December 5. A sum of INR 1, 50, 000 was seized from the possession of H Sunder, the statement added.
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December - 4 
India has seen “quite a few cases” of hawala (illegal money transfer) funds coming in from abroad for terrorist organisations, while such cross-border fund transfers are also taking place for tax frauds, global inter-governmental body Financial Actio
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India has seen “quite a few cases” of hawala (illegal money transfer) funds coming in from abroad for terrorist organisations, while such cross-border fund transfers are also taking place for tax frauds, global inter-governmental body Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said on December 4, reports Financial Express. In a report on the role of hawala and other similar service providers in money laundering and terrorist financing, FATF said, “Many countries consider HOSSPs (Hawala and Other Similar Service Providers) as high vulnerability for terror financing but have very few domestic cases to support the statement”.
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December - 4 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) is using images and video clips of the Babri Masjid demolition and the 2002 Gujarat riots to brainwash Ranchi youth into carrying out bomb blasts in various parts of the country, sources part of a National Investigation Agency
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) is using images and video clips of the Babri Masjid demolition and the 2002 Gujarat riots to brainwash Ranchi youth into carrying out bomb blasts in various parts of the country, sources part of a National Investigation Agency (NIA) training programme revealed on December 4, reports The Times of India. IM's strategy has been extremely successful in the development-starved Jharkhand, from where more than 15 people have been recruited over the last 13 years. The mentors of IM's Ranchi module have a collection of gruesome images and videos of the riots and the mosque demolition. The boys are told that "Islam and its followers" are passing through a difficult phase in India and it is time to fight back, said another participating police officer. The terrorists even supply hatred-filled literature to young recruits to keep them motivated.
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December - 4 
Kashmir is a flashpoint that can trigger a fourth war between Pakistan and India anytime, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, seeking an early settlement of the issue, reports The Times of India. He also said he had a dream of seeing Indian Kashmir fr
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Kashmir is a flashpoint that can trigger a fourth war between Pakistan and India anytime, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, seeking an early settlement of the issue, reports The Times of India. He also said he had a dream of seeing Indian Kashmir free and hoped to see it happen during his lifetime. "Kashmir is a flashpoint and can trigger a fourth war between the two nuclear powers at anytime," he was quoted as saying in his brief address to the budget session of the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) Council. The statement quoted Sharif as saying that the Kashmir issue should be settled according to the aspirations of the people and the United Nation (UN) resolutions as peace in the region was not possible without it. "The Prime Minister said that he had a dream of seeing held-Kashmir free from the Indian occupation and desired that this dream could turn into reality during his lifetime," the statement said.
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December - 4 
on December 4 arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and seized three country-made guns from them during a combing operation in Koraput District, reports The Times of India. Another wanted Maoist Era Padiami alias Mukesh w
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on December 4 arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and seized three country-made guns from them during a combing operation in Koraput District, reports The Times of India. Another wanted Maoist Era Padiami alias Mukesh was arrested in Malkangiri. Acting on a tip off, Koraput Police arrested Ara Praska, Satya Nachka and Chuda Naik from Ranjitguda forest under Laxmipur Police limits. "Wind machine, gun powder, metallic parts, cutting blades, hammers, sharpening instruments and ball pellets meant for manufacturing guns were also seized from them," said Superintendent of Police (SP) (Koraput) Awinash Kumar. "The guns were being supplied to cadres in Laxmipur and Narayanpatna," the SP said. In Malkangiri, Police arrested Era from Marigeta. "He was involvement in four incidents of violence in the district," said SP (Malkangiri) Akhileswar Singh. Era's father Waga Padiami alias Ramesh holds a ‘deputy commander’ rank in the Kalimela Dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist, he added.
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December - 4 
On December 4, senior security experts of India and the US met to discuss various measures, including exchange of technologies, to help each other face challenges like terrorism, cyber crime and ensuring safety of major cities, reports The Times of I
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On December 4, senior security experts of India and the US met to discuss various measures, including exchange of technologies, to help each other face challenges like terrorism, cyber crime and ensuring safety of major cities, reports The Times of India. "This conference is a key element in the expansion of our bilateral cooperation with the United States, aimed at securing our nations. As strategic partners, the more we can work with each other to enhance internal security, the more meaningful our partnership becomes to the ordinary citizen," Indian Minister of Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde said. Referring to the September 11, 2001 (9/11) terror attacks in New York and the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) strike, Shinde said major terrorist attacks typically target large and densely populated urban areas, intentionally trying to inflict maximum damage. Shinde said an efficient megacity policing system must serve as an effective deterrent against terrorists and their masters, who launch targeted attacks on the nerve centres of a country and therefore cooperation in megacity policing is intended to help each other enhance capacity, and to learn from each other, to provide an integrated security umbrella. Shinde further said elements based across the border are responsible for most of the terror attacks in the country, according to Asian Age. “We are also, unfortunately, the leading targets of such trans-national terror groups and crime syndicates. All too often, attacks are launched from across sovereign borders in a manner calculated to cause the greatest disruption of peace,” he said.
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December - 4 
One person was injured when suspected NDFB-IKS militants fired on a group of people inside Panijani Reserve Forest near Tulshibil in Gossaigaon sub-division of Kokrajhar District when they had gone for woodcutting, reports The Hindu.
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One person was injured when suspected NDFB-IKS militants fired on a group of people inside Panijani Reserve Forest near Tulshibil in Gossaigaon sub-division of Kokrajhar District when they had gone for woodcutting, reports The Hindu.
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December - 4 
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and other "agencies of Islamic Republic of Pakistan" have been funding activities of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through cross-border trade between India and Pakistan, a charge
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Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and other "agencies of Islamic Republic of Pakistan" have been funding activities of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through cross-border trade between India and Pakistan, a chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a case of terror funding has said reported The Times of India on December 5. The chargesheet filed on November 30, 2013, against HM ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin and nine others, the chargesheet was on December 3 taken cognizance of by the NIA special court in Delhi. Detailing methods of funding terror activities in the Valley, the chargesheet said terrorists of HM, who crossed over to Pakistan in the garb of traders, were involved in trade across the Line of Control (LoC) and misused it to send money and weapons to the Indian side from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. It said some truck drivers were also involved in it. This and other methods of funding led to an inflow of INR 800 million into the coffers of Hizb in the past eight years, the chargesheet added. NIA claimed to have evidence that "around 263 individuals based in PoK who are assigned the work of relief takers in Pakistan/PoK" is active terrorists of HM. These relief takers had obtained INR 20.9 million from J&K Affectees Relief Trust (JKART), an over ground NGO working as a front for HM to fund terror, for further distribution among 673 beneficiaries. According to NIA charge sheet, HM pays monthly salary to members associated with it and their "remuneration" has surged around five folds in 2011 compared to what was paid to them in 1990s. "Investigation has revealed that each active cadre of HM receives monthly funds on regular basis for his association with the said outfit. This monthly remuneration has increased from Rs 2,000-3,000 per month in 1990s to Rs 10,000-12,000 per month in 2011," the probe agency said.
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December - 4 
Police said on December 4 that 11 militants have been arrested during combing operations in separate incidents across the State, reports The Times of India. Five militants, including two women, were arrested by 24th Assam Rifles battalion personnel a
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Police said on December 4 that 11 militants have been arrested during combing operations in separate incidents across the State, reports The Times of India. Five militants, including two women, were arrested by 24th Assam Rifles battalion personnel at Khudengtabi area in Chandel District after they had crossed the Indo-Myanmar border and were proceeding to Imphal on December 3. Five M-16 rifles were recovered from their possession. In another operation in the evening of December 3, three insurgents of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Ngangom Roshan (19), Abung Malemnganba (19) and Milan Gurung (19) were arrested from Asang Khulen area in Ukhrul District by 44th Assam Rifles battalion personnel, the Police said. Police commandos in another search operation in the same evening arrested two militants of KCP, identified as Sanjoy Khan (24) and Sajid Khan (25), from Lilong area in Thoubal District. "Extortion letters" were recovered from them, the Police said. An official report from Churachandpur District said a militant of Kuki National Army (KNA), identified as Th Naoba (42), was taken into custody during frisking of passersby at Bijang area in the District on December 3. One 9mm pistol was seized from him, the report said.
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December - 4 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on December 4, assured Manipur leaders that ‘not an inch of India’s land along the Manipur-Myanmar border would be conceded to the neighbouring country’, reports Nagaland Post. Manmohan was meeting a group of all-party
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on December 4, assured Manipur leaders that ‘not an inch of India’s land along the Manipur-Myanmar border would be conceded to the neighbouring country’, reports Nagaland Post. Manmohan was meeting a group of all-party delegates from Manipur. There are wide spread fears that a large part of Manipur’s territory will fall into Myanmar in the ongoing controversial border fencing along the Manipur sector.
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December - 4 
Rayagada District administration has recommended the Government to cancel VISA of foreign tourists who had violated Government restrictions to visit tribal villages in Maoist prone area of the district, reports The Hindu. The administration has also
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Rayagada District administration has recommended the Government to cancel VISA of foreign tourists who had violated Government restrictions to visit tribal villages in Maoist prone area of the district, reports The Hindu. The administration has also recommended the State government to blacklist the tour operator, which had taken these foreign tourists to that area. According to reports some Italian tourists had been spotted in the area on December 1 and 2 some Canadians also reached the area.
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December - 4 
Samba Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) on December 4 night conducted massive searches operations at Ramgarh village and surrounding areas in Samba District after an input by an Intelligence agency regarding infiltration of four militants, re
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Samba Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) on December 4 night conducted massive searches operations at Ramgarh village and surrounding areas in Samba District after an input by an Intelligence agency regarding infiltration of four militants, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) denied the input saying there was no question of infiltration of militants from the International Border (IB).Sources said that there has been movement of militants on Pakistan side opposite Ramgarh, Samba and Hiranagar Sectors but there had been no report that the militants had sneaked-in or tried to sneak-in.
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December - 4 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, was killed National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), ‘commander’ of the Monil Hembrum (30), Lungsung reserve forest in Kokrajhar District on December 4, report The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, was killed National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), ‘commander’ of the Monil Hembrum (30), Lungsung reserve forest in Kokrajhar District on December 4, report The Telegraph.
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December - 4 
Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna, on December 4 gave 15-day remand of two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives, Umer Siddiqui and Azharuddin Quraishi in connection with the Bodh Gaya and Patna seria
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Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna, on December 4 gave 15-day remand of two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives, Umer Siddiqui and Azharuddin Quraishi in connection with the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial bomb blasts to NIA for further questioning, according to The Times of India. The two include the mastermind of Bodh Gaya temple blasts, Umer Siddiqui, who was arrested from Raipur in Chhattisgarh. Earlier, the court of additional chief judicial magistrate, Raipur, Sangeeta Naveen Tiwari had granted the transit remand of Umer Siddiqui and Azharuddin Quraishi to NIA for their production before the Patna court on or before December 5, 2013.
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December - 4 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up two newly constructed rooms of a high school at Kurumgarh village in Gumla District in the wee hours on December 4, reports Zee News. The Maoists packed explosives in the two rooms
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up two newly constructed rooms of a high school at Kurumgarh village in Gumla District in the wee hours on December 4, reports Zee News. The Maoists packed explosives in the two rooms of the school and triggered the blast around 1 am, the sources said.
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December - 4 
The 15th National Hero–Martyr Day of Karbi Longri and North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) will be celebrated at Taralangso, Diphu, Rongmongve and Parakhowa on December 6 in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel.
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The 15th National Hero–Martyr Day of Karbi Longri and North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) will be celebrated at Taralangso, Diphu, Rongmongve and Parakhowa on December 6 in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 4 
The Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘chairman’ of Pro-Talks of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), on December 4 said their dialogue with Delhi and Dispur was at the final stage but discussion on some issues like extradition of their leader Anup Chetia fr
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The Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘chairman’ of Pro-Talks of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), on December 4 said their dialogue with Delhi and Dispur was at the final stage but discussion on some issues like extradition of their leader Anup Chetia from Bangladesh was still on, reports The Telegraph. Rajkhowa, ‘chairman’ ULFA-PTF, said after an executive committee meeting here that only a few formalities were left for Chetia’s extradition. “It can be said that our talks are at a final stage but the Chetia issue is still being discussed.”On his relations with Paresh Baruah, Rajkhowa said there was no enmity between them at the personal level but there were differences of opinion regarding organisational activities. “Differences of opinion are obvious between two persons,” he added.
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December - 4 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 4 arrested two Indian nationals and seized 2 pistols, 4 magazines, 14 live Rds, 3 mobiles and 145 bottles of Phensedyl from them in Churiantpur border outpost of Malda District, reports India Blooms. The ac
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 4 arrested two Indian nationals and seized 2 pistols, 4 magazines, 14 live Rds, 3 mobiles and 145 bottles of Phensedyl from them in Churiantpur border outpost of Malda District, reports India Blooms. The accused persons were identified as Sakir Hussain aka Bakir and Abu Salam. BSF noted that the accused persons were in the process of smuggling the consignment from India to Bangladesh over the Indo-Bangladesh border fence. BSF also informed that one of the arrested criminals was earlier named in a First Information Report (FIR) for smuggling Fake Indian currency note (FICN) from the same border outpost.
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December - 4 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked Chief Minister Mukul Sangma to listen to the voice of people as far as the demand of the pressure groups to introduce ILP was concerned. In a statement issued here on Novemb
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked Chief Minister Mukul Sangma to listen to the voice of people as far as the demand of the pressure groups to introduce ILP was concerned. In a statement issued here on November 4, the publicity secretary of ANVC-B, Doang D Shira said that while the Government listens to militant organizations who are ready to ‘kill’, the voice of the people during the rally on ILP held in Shillong is ignored. According to the ANVC-B, the stubborn attitude of the Government is turning Meghalaya into a battlefield.
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December - 4 
The move to have an upper house in the State is being welcomed by small, indigenous and unrepresented communities of the state, who are hopeful of representation in the council, reports Times of India on December 5.The Garos, one of the ethnic groups
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The move to have an upper house in the State is being welcomed by small, indigenous and unrepresented communities of the state, who are hopeful of representation in the council, reports Times of India on December 5.The Garos, one of the ethnic groups who are too few in number in Assam are hopeful of sending their representatives to the future legislative council. Benedict Areng, a Garo leader of the State, said, "A legislative council will be good for us as it gives us the chance of having a representative in it," Areng said, echoing the sentiments of many other small, unrepresented groups in the State. The Union Cabinet last week cleared the State Legislative Assembly's proposal for setting up of an upper house in Assam.
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December - 4 
The pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) agitation sponsored by pressure groups in the Meghalaya for the past three months has claimed its third victim in Bisheshwar Das, the owner of a tea stall, who succumbed to his burn injuries at a Guwahati hospital in
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The pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) agitation sponsored by pressure groups in the Meghalaya for the past three months has claimed its third victim in Bisheshwar Das, the owner of a tea stall, who succumbed to his burn injuries at a Guwahati hospital in the morning of December 4, report The Shillong Times. Das was set on fire inside his tea stall by three persons after pouring petrol on him on November 16.
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December - 4 
The Shillong Times reports that though Chief Minister Mukul Sangma met the Prime Minister on December 4 in Delhi and urged him to speed up the peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), the Centre has asked the State Government to provi
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The Shillong Times reports that though Chief Minister Mukul Sangma met the Prime Minister on December 4 in Delhi and urged him to speed up the peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), the Centre has asked the State Government to provide more inputs on the structure of the Council once it is empowered with 10 more additional seats from the current 30 seats. Sangma, during his recent visit to the Union Capital, had urged the Prime Minister for expeditious finalization of agreement with ANVC in Meghalaya. However, the process of final settlement will be delayed since the Union Home Ministry has sought further clarity on the number of reserved and nominated seats in the Council as per the draft peace settlement. An agreement has been reached with the ANVC mainly enhancing autonomy of the existing Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). The agreement will be placed before the Union Cabinet for approval and once finalized; it will also be applicable to Khasi Hills autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC). The Union Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde had assured Sangma that his ministry is preparing a note for a settlement with the ANVC.
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December - 4 
The state government has decided to go all out against the IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) last week warned the government that the outfit is trying to recreate the ethnic riot situation of 2012 in Bod
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The state government has decided to go all out against the IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) last week warned the government that the outfit is trying to recreate the ethnic riot situation of 2012 in Bodoland Territorial Council areas, reports Times of India.
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December - 4 
Though the Special Court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai has fixed January 7 for the next hearing of the damage suit filed against pro-ILP groups, a new date will be announced soon as the court will be on recess till January 23. Am
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Though the Special Court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai has fixed January 7 for the next hearing of the damage suit filed against pro-ILP groups, a new date will be announced soon as the court will be on recess till January 23. Among the 14 pressure groups, only the CSWO represented by its president Agnes Kharshiing and general secretary E Thabah appeared before the court on December 3 and sought more time to reply to the charges
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December - 4 
Three Maoists, carrying cash rewards on their head, were arrested during a search operation in Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station limits of Kondagaon District on December 4, reports Out Look. Those arrested were identified as Juglu (45) and
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Three Maoists, carrying cash rewards on their head, were arrested during a search operation in Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station limits of Kondagaon District on December 4, reports Out Look. Those arrested were identified as Juglu (45) and Gandoram (40), carrying cash rewards of INR 25,000 and INR 3,000 respectively on their heads. The third Maoist was identified as Sonau (40), who had a reward of INR 5,000 on his head, from Rajbeda village in the area. A muzzle loading gun was also recovered from his possession.
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December - 4 
Two of the militants of Dima Halam Daogah-Action (DHD-A) who were involved in distributing extortion letter in Maibang area (Dima Hasao) were arrested from Lumding station in Nagaon District on December 4, reports The Sentinel.
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Two of the militants of Dima Halam Daogah-Action (DHD-A) who were involved in distributing extortion letter in Maibang area (Dima Hasao) were arrested from Lumding station in Nagaon District on December 4, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 4 
At least five alleged Lyari gangsters, identified as Noor Mohammad Baloch, Khalid Baloch and Wajid Baloch, associated with Uzair Baloch group, and Saddam and Mushtaq Baloch, associated with Baba Ladla group, were killed during two encounters with law
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At least five alleged Lyari gangsters, identified as Noor Mohammad Baloch, Khalid Baloch and Wajid Baloch, associated with Uzair Baloch group, and Saddam and Mushtaq Baloch, associated with Baba Ladla group, were killed during two encounters with law enforcers in Rangi Wara, Singu Lane and Ali Hotel areas of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 4
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December - 4 
Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department Marie Harf said on December 4 said the US favours using Pakistani overland routes for retrograde movement of equipment out of Afghanistan and voiced the hope that the current situation in Khyber Pakhtunk
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Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department Marie Harf said on December 4 said the US favours using Pakistani overland routes for retrograde movement of equipment out of Afghanistan and voiced the hope that the current situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with regard to Torkham route, would not have a long-term impact, reports Dawn. “We favour shipping cargo via Pakistan because of the cost. And hopefully I don't anticipate that there will be any long-term impact to our retrograde movement because of the current situation,” she said.
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December - 4 
Four Frontier Corps (FC) officials, identified as Rafiq, Zabitullah, Rasool Khan and Javaid, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by unidentified militants along a roadside in Malik Shagha exploded in Ghundai area of Jamrud
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Four Frontier Corps (FC) officials, identified as Rafiq, Zabitullah, Rasool Khan and Javaid, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by unidentified militants along a roadside in Malik Shagha exploded in Ghundai area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 4 
Iranian border guards fired four mortar shells in Killi Saki Shah and Lab Dasht areas of Mashkail town in Washuk District on December 4, reported The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported. People took to the streets in Mashkail to pro
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Iranian border guards fired four mortar shells in Killi Saki Shah and Lab Dasht areas of Mashkail town in Washuk District on December 4, reported The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported. People took to the streets in Mashkail to protest against the Iranian aggression. Local administration confirmed the incident. “The mortar shells exploded in open areas. Four huge explosions shook the whole town. People woke up after the blast and came out from their houses in panic,” said Kabir Reki, a resident of Mashkail.
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December - 4 
Islamabad High Court (IHC) on December 4 dismissed a petition challenging the constitution of a special court for treason trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution, reports The Express Tribune. J
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Islamabad High Court (IHC) on December 4 dismissed a petition challenging the constitution of a special court for treason trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution, reports The Express Tribune. Justice Noor-ul-Haq N Qureshi was hearing the petition filed by a local lawyer Riaz Hanif Rahi, who is a member of Islamabad High Court Bar Association. The petitioner had claimed that selection of judges for the special court – comprising Justice Faisal Arab, Justice Tahira Safdar and Justice Yawar Ali – was the prerogative of Prime Minister. However, he contended, in the case of Musharraf the judges for the court had been picked up by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. During the course of hearing, Justice Qureshi asked the petitioner as to how he could argue despite the objection raised by the IHC registrar office. The petitioner said every citizen had the right to point out if he noticed anything wrong in the bench. He said the judges appointed for treason trial of Musharraf had refused to take oath under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO). The petitioner – calling into question the impartiality of the existing judges of the special court – said the judges should have been appointed on the basis of merit. He also contended that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had also not investigated the matter in a proper manner. “You want to sabotage the trial by filing the petition while you have failed to remove the objection raised by the registrar,’’ observed Justice Qureshi as he first reserved the judgment on the maintainability of the petition, which was later in the evening dismissed by the court. The treason trial of Pervez Musharraf is likely to start next week. Senior lawyer Sharifuddin Pirzada is going to defend Musharraf along with his team comprising Dr Khalid Ranjha, Ilyas Siddiqui, Ahmed Raza Kasuri and Ibrahim Satti. On the prosecution side, the Government has appointed senior lawyer Akram Sheikh.
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December - 4 
Kashmir is a flashpoint that can trigger a fourth war between Pakistan and India anytime, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, seeking an early settlement of the issue, reports The Times of India. He also said he had a dream of seeing Indian Kashmir fr
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Kashmir is a flashpoint that can trigger a fourth war between Pakistan and India anytime, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, seeking an early settlement of the issue, reports The Times of India. He also said he had a dream of seeing Indian Kashmir free and hoped to see it happen during his lifetime. "Kashmir is a flashpoint and can trigger a fourth war between the two nuclear powers at anytime," he was quoted as saying in his brief address to the budget session of the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) Council. The statement quoted Sharif as saying that the Kashmir issue should be settled according to the aspirations of the people and the United Nation (UN) resolutions as peace in the region was not possible without it. "The Prime Minister said that he had a dream of seeing held-Kashmir free from the Indian occupation and desired that this dream could turn into reality during his lifetime," the statement said.
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December - 4 
Militants abducted 13 workers of Uch Power Plant from Mangoli area of Naseerabad District on December 4, reported Dawn. An official, who requested anonymity, said the workers were travelling in their company vehicles from Sukkur District in Sindh to
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Militants abducted 13 workers of Uch Power Plant from Mangoli area of Naseerabad District on December 4, reported Dawn. An official, who requested anonymity, said the workers were travelling in their company vehicles from Sukkur District in Sindh to Naseerabad when they were intercepted by the militants. "The militants managed to abduct the workers without any resistance", he said adding that "We are clueless about the whereabouts of workers."
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December - 4 
Pakistan has again lost the battle against polio this year with 72 cases reported in the country so far, surpassing Nigeria which reported 50 cases and Afghanistan where only nine cases surfaced, reported The Express Tribune on December 5 (today) quo
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Pakistan has again lost the battle against polio this year with 72 cases reported in the country so far, surpassing Nigeria which reported 50 cases and Afghanistan where only nine cases surfaced, reported The Express Tribune on December 5 (today) quoting World Health Organisation (WHO) report. According to WHO, last week Pakistan reported six polio cases while Afghanistan and Nigeria did not report any. Comparing the number of polio cases reported last year in Pakistan which were 57 with this year’s 72, it is clear that despite the tall claims made by the Government, the battle is far from over. Considering the current scenario, efforts were made to make the last national anti-polio drive of 2013, held from November 18 to 20, a success. During the campaign, 33.1 million children were vaccinated, while 2.34 million were missed for reasons other than parental refusals. Of these, 622, 354 were reported from Balochistan, 501,870 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), 477,329 in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) this includes 260,000 from North and South Waziristan Agencies, 126,380 from Punjab, 609,084 from Sindh, 2,895 from Islamabad, 438 from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and 217 from Gilgit-Baltistan. “We’re moving forward but we’re facing challenges,” said WHO Polio Eradication chief Dr Elias Durry. He said for Pakistan the inaccessibility of polio teams in FATA is one of the major hurdles in stopping polio virus transmission in the country. He was of the view that Pakistan still had a chance to fight against polio and achieve the set target but it required commitment and quality anti-polio drives.
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December - 4 
Senator Raza Rabbani and Senator Zahid Khan have received threatening letters, suggestive of serious consequences for demanding a treason trial against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, reported The Express Tribune on December 5. P
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Senator Raza Rabbani and Senator Zahid Khan have received threatening letters, suggestive of serious consequences for demanding a treason trial against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, reported The Express Tribune on December 5. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan made this revelation and speculated that the letters were written by a Musharraf supporter. Both letters were received through National Assembly and Senate secretariats and both were hand written. In April this year, Rabbani and Khan along with other senators had called for Musharraf to be tried under Article 6 of the Constitution for abrogating the Constitution and derailing democracy. Raza Rabbani said that he had received the first letter ten days ago, threatening him that if he didn’t review his stance on Article 6, he could be assassinated or kidnapped. In second letter, the names of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Zahid Khan were also included. The Government assured to initiate serious action on the threatening letters.
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December - 4 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Fazl-ur-Rehman, was shot dead while his two companions managed to escape during an encounter with the Police near Musharraf Mor in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on December 4, reported Daily Ti
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Fazl-ur-Rehman, was shot dead while his two companions managed to escape during an encounter with the Police near Musharraf Mor in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on December 4, reported Daily Times. Two Policemen, Ejaz and Aqeel were injured, and one Kalashnikov, two pistols were also recovered from Rehman’s possession.
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December - 4 
Two unopposed elected councillors of the National Party (NP), identified as Zafarullah and Abdul Rauf, were abducted by a group of armed militants from a grocery shop in Dasht Kudan Bazaar in Kech District on December 4, reports The Express Tribune.
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Two unopposed elected councillors of the National Party (NP), identified as Zafarullah and Abdul Rauf, were abducted by a group of armed militants from a grocery shop in Dasht Kudan Bazaar in Kech District on December 4, reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 4 
Senior CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal on December 4 said that NC, the largest party in the CA, should come up with a proposal to share power, reports The Himalayan Times. He further said, “If the NC wants to see Dr Ram Baran Yadav as President, we
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Senior CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal on December 4 said that NC, the largest party in the CA, should come up with a proposal to share power, reports The Himalayan Times. He further said, “If the NC wants to see Dr Ram Baran Yadav as President, we have no problem but he should come through a constitutional process.” Stating that women should rather compete for an equal status and not seek reservation in every field, Nepal said, “We should empower women in such a way within a few years that they are encouraged to compete with men in every sector.” He stated that he wants to see 50 per cent women’s participation in the local bodies in coming days.
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December - 4 
The Nepali Congress (NC) party on December 4 said it plans to lead a broad-based coalition after winning the most votes in last month's election, with agreement on a new constitution its top priority, reports Times of India. The NC, one of the countr
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The Nepali Congress (NC) party on December 4 said it plans to lead a broad-based coalition after winning the most votes in last month's election, with agreement on a new constitution its top priority, reports Times of India. The NC, one of the country's oldest parties, won 196 of the 575 seats up for grabs in the November 19 polls, according to the final results. The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) party secured 175 seats in the Constituent Assembly (CA). The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), which swept Nepal's first post-civil war elections in 2008, were humiliated with a tally of 80 seats. Nepali Congress general secretary Prakash Man Singh said “Our first priority is to form a consensus (cross-party) Government. A consensus Government will make it easier for us to promulgate the constitution, which is our primary task."
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December - 4 
UCPN-M making an “Executive Summary” of its report on election rigging public at its headquarters in Kathmandu on December 4 concluded that there was “procedural, structural and policy-level” cheating in the November 19 election, reports Nepal News.
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UCPN-M making an “Executive Summary” of its report on election rigging public at its headquarters in Kathmandu on December 4 concluded that there was “procedural, structural and policy-level” cheating in the November 19 election, reports Nepal News. The party also hinted that there was involvement of State as well as the Election Commission (EC) in the rigging. The party also expressed serious reservation on the issue of transport of ballot boxes from the polling centers after the conclusion of the voting. Speaking on the occasion, UCPN-M chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that his party would not participate in the CA until a high-level probe committee is formed to investigate massive election rigging and other fraudulent activities during the CA election.
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December - 4 
Former military dictator, and also Jatiya Party (JP) chairman H M Ershad on December 4 threatened to commit suicide if anyone tries to deceive him, reports Dhaka Tribune. “I will never go with you [Awami League]. I carry four loaded guns all the tim
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Former military dictator, and also Jatiya Party (JP) chairman H M Ershad on December 4 threatened to commit suicide if anyone tries to deceive him, reports Dhaka Tribune. “I will never go with you [Awami League]. I carry four loaded guns all the time, I will commit suicide as soon as they try to provoke me,” he told the reporters waiting outside his Baridhara residence. On December 3, the chameleon man of Bangladesh politics changed his decision regarding the election and declared to quit from the elections. He said his decision to quit election was a timely one. He also claimed that his party is an independent party with its own principle. People are behind him and all has rejected current Government.
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December - 4 
Separately, 12 people including three Policemen were injured in a clash with JeI-ICS cadres in Lalmonirhat District on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The cadres of JeI-ICS besieged a team of 12 Policemen when the law enforcers went there to na
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Separately, 12 people including three Policemen were injured in a clash with JeI-ICS cadres in Lalmonirhat District on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The cadres of JeI-ICS besieged a team of 12 Policemen when the law enforcers went there to nab JeI leader Shahidul Islam at Kafir Bazar area. At one stage the JeI-ICS cadres swooped on the Police and vandalized their van, forcing the law enforcers to fire several rounds of rubber bullets, leaving at least 12 people including three Policemen injured.
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December - 4 
A local leader of Jubo League, the youth wing of AL was stabbed to death by unknown assailants in Pabna District on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Mohamad Mehedi Hassan Moon (30) was a member of Pabna municipality Jubo League unit c
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A local leader of Jubo League, the youth wing of AL was stabbed to death by unknown assailants in Pabna District on December 4, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Mohamad Mehedi Hassan Moon (30) was a member of Pabna municipality Jubo League unit committee. The reason of the killing was not clear instantly, but the local leaders of Jubo League alleged that BNP men had killed him.
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December - 4 
Feni District, Harun Ur Rashid, vice president of Farhadnagar union Jubo Dal, the youth front of BNP was killed in a clash with law enforcers on December 4. Hundreds of opposition activists vented their anger by attacking and vandalising roadside sho
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Feni District, Harun Ur Rashid, vice president of Farhadnagar union Jubo Dal, the youth front of BNP was killed in a clash with law enforcers on December 4. Hundreds of opposition activists vented their anger by attacking and vandalising roadside shops, banks and police camps, they added. To bring the situation under control, Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel opened fire, triggering an hour-long clash that injured at least 50, including Harun and three cops.
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December - 4 
In a sudden move, Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on December 3 said his party would not take part in the January 5 polls as the atmosphere for an inclusive election is absent, reports The Daily Star. “The Jatiya Party will not contest the 10th
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In a sudden move, Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on December 3 said his party would not take part in the January 5 polls as the atmosphere for an inclusive election is absent, reports The Daily Star. “The Jatiya Party will not contest the 10th parliamentary election as all political parties have not yet submitted nomination papers for the polls,” the former military dictator said at a hurriedly called press conference in his Banani office. Ershad’s U-turn came as a surprise for his party colleagues as they had no prior idea of the decision. Many, even JP leaders, now question whether the most unpredictable man in the country’s politics would stick to his decision as he had several times changed his mind over participating in the polls.
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December - 4 
In Gaibandha District, three passengers were killed and 35 others injured as four coaches and the engine of Padmarag Express veered off the tracks on December 4 after blockaders ripped up fish plates and clips from the rail lines. Similar act of sabo
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In Gaibandha District, three passengers were killed and 35 others injured as four coaches and the engine of Padmarag Express veered off the tracks on December 4 after blockaders ripped up fish plates and clips from the rail lines. Similar act of sabotage caused the derailment of a train in Khulna District, leaving at least 10 passengers injured and suspending Dhaka-Khulna rail communication.
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December - 4 
Jhenidah District, the opposition activists also fought with Police injuring at least 50, including two journalists on December 4
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Jhenidah District, the opposition activists also fought with Police injuring at least 50, including two journalists on December 4
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December - 4 
one more life came to a halt as a Dhaka College student, who sustained burn injuries at Shahbagh bus arson attack on November 28, died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 4 (today), reports The Daily Star. The victim Wahidu
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one more life came to a halt as a Dhaka College student, who sustained burn injuries at Shahbagh bus arson attack on November 28, died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 4 (today), reports The Daily Star. The victim Wahidur Rahman Babu sustained severe burn injuries when miscreants set fire to a bus he was riding on November 28.
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December - 4 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 4 alleged that the BNP-JeI coalition resorted to killings through arson and blasts to make people lose respect towards politics and to take revenge over not being voted to power in the last election, reports T
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 4 alleged that the BNP-JeI coalition resorted to killings through arson and blasts to make people lose respect towards politics and to take revenge over not being voted to power in the last election, reports The Daily Star. She said “With such incidents, real politicians working for the welfare of the country and its people are being degraded before society. This is what the opposition leader wanted.”
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December - 4 
Six persons killed and many others injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP )-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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Six persons killed and many others injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP )-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 4 
The Opposition has set a deadline of 5pm, December 5 (today), for the Government to meet their demands, failing which they have threatened to launch a “tougher movement”, in addition to what they had done in the recent weeks to stop the election set
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The Opposition has set a deadline of 5pm, December 5 (today), for the Government to meet their demands, failing which they have threatened to launch a “tougher movement”, in addition to what they had done in the recent weeks to stop the election set for January 5, reports The Hindu. The warning came from BNP spokesperson Salauddin Ahmed in a video message on December 4, on the fifth day of the 131-hour blockade which saw scores of people dead and injured.
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December - 4 
Police have deployed thousands of Tamil speaking officers to the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page on December 5. Police Media Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana told the media that 900 Tamil police officers and 1,500 Sinhala police of
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Police have deployed thousands of Tamil speaking officers to the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page on December 5. Police Media Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana told the media that 900 Tamil police officers and 1,500 Sinhala police officers fluent in the Tamil language have been deployed to police stations in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. He explained that the Tamil speaking citizens in the North and East areas could then get their statements recorded in Tamil. According to the spokesman, the Northern Province has 53 police stations with bilingual police officers while the East has this facility in areas dominated by a Tamil-speaking majority. He said the Police Department has taken measures to deploy more Tamil speaking police officers to the North and East in order to avoid miscommunications and delays due to the language barrier in carrying out services.
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December - 4 
Provincial Minister of Road Development, Housing and Construction, Rural Electrification and Water Supply, M.S. Uthumalebbe said that the Eastern Provincial Council will set up a separate authority to address housing and livelihood issues in the area
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Provincial Minister of Road Development, Housing and Construction, Rural Electrification and Water Supply, M.S. Uthumalebbe said that the Eastern Provincial Council will set up a separate authority to address housing and livelihood issues in the area, reports Colombo Page on December 5. The Council decided to create a Housing Development Authority to implement the housing development programme for the province. He said that the setting up of such an authority will help the successful implementation of the province's housing development programme with funds raised locally and internationally.
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December - 4 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Leader R. Sampanthan on December 4 said in Parliament that it is the Government and not the party that has connections with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. He told that Kumaran Pathmana
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Leader R. Sampanthan on December 4 said in Parliament that it is the Government and not the party that has connections with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. He told that Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, who was LTTE's arm procurer and the international wing leader, is now with the Government and does not have any connection with the TNA. According to the Tamil MP, people in the North are faced with problems due to the presence of military personnel in civilian areas.
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December - 5 
Police in collaboration with Crime Branch arrested a person, Mushtaq from Naini Colony of Allahabad on December 5 and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,00,000 from him, reports The Times of India. Police claimed that the accused
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Police in collaboration with Crime Branch arrested a person, Mushtaq from Naini Colony of Allahabad on December 5 and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,00,000 from him, reports The Times of India. Police claimed that the accused was allegedly involved in circulation of counterfeit currency in the Districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh (UP). Superintendent of Police, Crime, A.K. Pandey said that Mushtaq operated in Allahabad and adjoining pockets and was smuggling FICN consignments from Malda District in West Bengal to different Districts of UP. He added that Mushtaq had a criminal background and had been jailed more than five times.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was suspected to be killed and another injured during an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District on December 5, reports The Hindu. The personnel
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was suspected to be killed and another injured during an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District on December 5, reports The Hindu. The personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and local Police, who were part of a joint operation to rescue three persons from Gomphakunda village abducted by Maoists on December 4, were involved in the exchange of fire, said Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileshwar Singh. According to Mr Singh, the rescue operation was successful as all the three abducted persons managed to escape from the clutches of the Maoists. One of them has already reached the Gomphakunda village. The two others abducted along with him also managed to escape but had not reached their village as they had taken other escape routes. The abducted persons included a woman and the son of the local Sarpanch (village level local self government institution). “Although security forces have not seized the body of the slain Maoist, the information provided by the person, who escaped from the Maoists, one Naxalite was killed and another injured,” said the SP. Out Look reports that one BSF trooper was injured in the operation.
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ACAUT has maintained that “defection is related to unabated taxation” and vice versa, in a joint petition submitted to Nagaland home minister G. Kaito Aye at Hotel Saramati Dimapur on December 5, reports Nagaland Post. According to ACAUT ‘convenor’ L
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ACAUT has maintained that “defection is related to unabated taxation” and vice versa, in a joint petition submitted to Nagaland home minister G. Kaito Aye at Hotel Saramati Dimapur on December 5, reports Nagaland Post. According to ACAUT ‘convenor’ L. Subong Ao and ‘secretary’ Solomon Awomi, most functionaries of Naga Political Groups (NPGs) at the senior, mid-level and lower levels collect tax from the business community with impunity since they know that if any action was contemplated, they could defect to other faction(s) and become virtually untouchable and free to enjoy the “ill-gotten money”.
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Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has demanded that all those cadres arrested for extortion/tax collection, carrying weapons, cognizable offences and related matters “should be booked under National Security Act (NSA) by the Police”,
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Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has demanded that all those cadres arrested for extortion/tax collection, carrying weapons, cognizable offences and related matters “should be booked under National Security Act (NSA) by the Police”, reports Nagaland Post.
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At least cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested on December 5 while they were holding a meeting in Jharkhand's Palamau District, reports The Times of
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At least cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested on December 5 while they were holding a meeting in Jharkhand's Palamau District, reports The Times of India. The arrested extremists include PLFI ‘zonal commander’ Lakshman Yadav who is accused of abducting three bank officials in the State a few months ago. Police said five rifles were recovered from their possession, looted from the State Police.
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on December 5, reiterated that the State Government is looking at other mechanisms than Inner Line Permit (ILP) to deal with the issue of influx. Sangma confirmed that Government had received a letter from the Centre reje
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on December 5, reiterated that the State Government is looking at other mechanisms than Inner Line Permit (ILP) to deal with the issue of influx. Sangma confirmed that Government had received a letter from the Centre rejecting the proposal to implement ILP in the State. He said that the Government has also decided to enlighten the people at the grass root level to have clarity on the basic aspect on ILP and other mechanisms which are in the offing to tackle the issue of influx.
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Expressing concern that monetary demand has been served in the name of the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) without the knowledge of the outfit's finance in-charge in Imphal area and elsewhere, the KNLF, on December 5, clarified that at present,
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Expressing concern that monetary demand has been served in the name of the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) without the knowledge of the outfit's finance in-charge in Imphal area and elsewhere, the KNLF, on December 5, clarified that at present, the outfit did not serve any monetary demand in Imphal areas nor any person is entrusted to do so.
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Following the escape of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Afzal Usmani, the prison authorities have taken a major step to ensure no other IM operative gets an opportunity to flee, dnaindia.com reported on December 6. The prison department on D
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Following the escape of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Afzal Usmani, the prison authorities have taken a major step to ensure no other IM operative gets an opportunity to flee, dnaindia.com reported on December 6. The prison department on December 3 shifted 16 IM operatives from Taloja prison to Arthur Road jail. “The move was made as the IM members were regularly taken to the sessions court at Colaba for their trial hearings and Usmani’s escape from the court premises could only have motivated others to make a similar attempt in future. Now, with their hearings to take place within Arthur Road jail, they won’t be taken out of the prison and, hence, there won’t be any possibility of them attempting escape,” said a prison source.
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Maoists have put up posters in Jharkhand's Latehar District, threatening to kill top Bihar BJP leaders, including former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, reports The Times of India. "We have recovered the posters that threaten to target Modi,
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Maoists have put up posters in Jharkhand's Latehar District, threatening to kill top Bihar BJP leaders, including former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, reports The Times of India. "We have recovered the posters that threaten to target Modi, Giriraj, Rajya Sabha MP C P Thakur and other BJP leaders," Latehar SP Michael S Raj said on December 5. The posters have urged people not to come under the influence of these leaders because they are "fascists".
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Member of the Galikonda area committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former president of Vana Samrakshana Samiti, Gemmeli Chinna Rao of Panasalabanda village in G.K.Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) at Sappara village
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Member of the Galikonda area committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former president of Vana Samrakshana Samiti, Gemmeli Chinna Rao of Panasalabanda village in G.K.Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) at Sappara village in Visakhapatnam District in the night of December 5, reports The Hindu. The Galikonda committee, which left some pamphlets at the place where it killed Chinna Rao, alleged that he was harassing local villagers and denied them benefits from the Government schemes and coffee plantations. A group of Maoists, some of the armed, went to Panasalabanda village around 10:30 p.m. and woke up Chinna Rao from his bed. The Maoists took him to near Sapparla and beat him up due to which he died. He was punished after being tried in a Praja Court (People’s Court, euphemism for Kangaroo court) following complaint from the villagers, the Maoist party claimed. The family was asked to leave the village.
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on December 5 that the Centre has rejected the demand for introduction of ILP system in Meghalaya as it feels that there is no provision in the Constitution under which the ILP system can be enforced in new areas. “There is no provision in the Consti
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on December 5 that the Centre has rejected the demand for introduction of ILP system in Meghalaya as it feels that there is no provision in the Constitution under which the ILP system can be enforced in new areas. “There is no provision in the Constitution to introduce ILP in any state. It can continue in states where it already exists as per the Constitution, or if need be it can be withdrawn. But we cannot introduce ILP anymore, anywhere else,” Joint Secretary (North East) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs Shambhu Singh said. The Centre had recently sent a letter to the Meghalaya Government, declining the demand for introducing the ILP system in the state. There has been unrest in Meghalaya for the past three months, with pro-ILP protests gaining momentum and normal life being paralyzed. Thirteen pressure groups recently threatened to intensify the agitation across the State if the government failed to re-introduce ILP system to check entry of outsiders.
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on December 5 that the Joint Working Committee (JWC) of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF), the umbrella organisations of Kuki armed groups on tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, has decided to determine i
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on December 5 that the Joint Working Committee (JWC) of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF), the umbrella organisations of Kuki armed groups on tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, has decided to determine its own course if political dialogue is not initiated before the coming Lok Sabha election. This was among other resolutions adopted during a meeting of the Joint Working Committee of the UPF and KNO held at Churachandpur District on December 3. “If political dialogue is not initiated before the coming Lok Sabha election the joint groups will decide which is best for them,” the resolutions of the JWC meeting made available to the press stated. The meeting further decided to hold a press meet within December wherein future course of action will be made public. The tripartite SoO pact was signed among the State and Central Govt and the Kuki based underground groups in 2008 to pave way for political dialogue.
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Pakistani prosecutors on December 5 sought contempt proceedings against the lawyer of the seven accused charged with involvement in the Mumbai 2008 terror (also known 26/11) attacks for claiming that the evidence in the case was a ‘sham’, reports Nit
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Pakistani prosecutors on December 5 sought contempt proceedings against the lawyer of the seven accused charged with involvement in the Mumbai 2008 terror (also known 26/11) attacks for claiming that the evidence in the case was a ‘sham’, reports Niticentral.com. “We have prayed for contempt proceedings against the defence counsel as he violated the court’s order by holding a Press conference,” Special Public Prosecutor Chaudhry Mohammed Azhar said. “They (defence lawyers) had themselves sought an in-camera trial in the case and they violated this,” he added. The prosecution sought the contempt proceedings during December 5 hearing of the Mumbai case by Anti-Terrorism Court at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. A witness was also cross-examined during the hearing. “One witness was cross-examined and our prayer (for contempt proceedings) will be taken up at the next hearing on December 11, 2013” Azhar said. The new lawyer Raja Rizwan Abbasi of the seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, told a news conference in Islamabad that the evidence provided by India was a ‘sham’. “The dossiers provided by India are information and not evidence as needed by the court. The evidence provided by India is sham,” Raja Rizwan Abbasi said. Prosecution sources said they would not react publicly to Abbasi’s claims but would take them up legally. Lakhvi, Abdul Wajid, Mazhar Iqbal, Hammad Amin Sadiq, Shahid Jameel Riaz, Jamil Ahmed and Younas Anjum were arrested in July 2009 for their alleged role in the Mumbai attacks. Pakistan has acknowledged that the conspiracy behind the attacks was hatched on its soil. However, it claimed India has not provided enough evidence for action against the accused, a charge vehemently denied by New Delhi.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a female cadre of the Songbijit faction of the (NDFB-IKS), Sangita Muchahary (23), at Rangajan Tiniali in Goalpara District on December 5, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered 80 rounds of live 5.56mm cartridges of an I
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a female cadre of the Songbijit faction of the (NDFB-IKS), Sangita Muchahary (23), at Rangajan Tiniali in Goalpara District on December 5, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered 80 rounds of live 5.56mm cartridges of an Insas rifle from the girl.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 5 recovered two grenades in border belt of Samba District, reports PTI News. One of the grenades was recovered from an agriculture field in Bein border belt, while the other one was recovered near Panachayat Ghar are
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 5 recovered two grenades in border belt of Samba District, reports PTI News. One of the grenades was recovered from an agriculture field in Bein border belt, while the other one was recovered near Panachayat Ghar area. The grenades were later defused by SFs.
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Several vehicles were damaged and National Highway (NH)- 52 blocked at several places in Gohpur in Sonitpur District by supporters of a 12-hour bandh called on November 4 to protest against the abduction of a tea garden employee, reports The Shillong
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Several vehicles were damaged and National Highway (NH)- 52 blocked at several places in Gohpur in Sonitpur District by supporters of a 12-hour bandh called on November 4 to protest against the abduction of a tea garden employee, reports The Shillong Times. Police said the bandh was called by Tai Ahom Students Union (TASU) and supported by Aikya Manch against the alleged failure of the district administration to rescue the man. Four militants had abducted the tea garden employee, Pradip Lahon (32), from Dafflagarh tea estate in Sonitpur District on November 29.
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The All Assam Students' Union on December 5 burnt copies of the bill which is likely to be tabled by the government to ratify the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) in the Parliament, reports Times of India. AASU activists burnt copies of
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The All Assam Students' Union on December 5 burnt copies of the bill which is likely to be tabled by the government to ratify the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) in the Parliament, reports Times of India. AASU activists burnt copies of the bill across the state protesting against the Centre's move to hand over Indian land to Bangladesh. All local committees of the students' body burnt the copies in public places opposing the government's decision.
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December - 5 
Troops of 10 Assam Rifles under Red Shield Division arrested a KCP cadre, identified as Sapam Bikay of Lairenkaba along with arms from Lairenkabi in Imphal West district. One AK-47 along with ammunitions, two hand grenades and some extortion notes we
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Troops of 10 Assam Rifles under Red Shield Division arrested a KCP cadre, identified as Sapam Bikay of Lairenkaba along with arms from Lairenkabi in Imphal West district. One AK-47 along with ammunitions, two hand grenades and some extortion notes were recovered from him.
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Two Maoists were held from Siksod Police Station area of Kanker District on December 5, reports Out Look. Those arrested were identified as Dururam (32) and Mangu Ram (52), carrying cash rewards of INR 10,000 and INR 5,000 respectively on their heads
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Two Maoists were held from Siksod Police Station area of Kanker District on December 5, reports Out Look. Those arrested were identified as Dururam (32) and Mangu Ram (52), carrying cash rewards of INR 10,000 and INR 5,000 respectively on their heads
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushilkumar Shinde on December 5 directed the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to immediately suspend the ongoing controversial India-Myanmar fencing work in Manipur till the matter is resolved, reports Times of India. This c
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushilkumar Shinde on December 5 directed the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to immediately suspend the ongoing controversial India-Myanmar fencing work in Manipur till the matter is resolved, reports Times of India. This came a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an all-political party delegation from Manipur that not an inch of land in the Indian territory would be conceded to Myanmar.
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December - 5 
With the Union Home Ministry warning that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are attempting to get a foothold in the south, the Internal Security Division (ISD) of the Karnataka State Police is in the process of beefing up their capabil
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With the Union Home Ministry warning that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are attempting to get a foothold in the south, the Internal Security Division (ISD) of the Karnataka State Police is in the process of beefing up their capabilities, reports The Hindu. In an informal chat with reporters on December 5, Alok Mohan, Additional Director-General of Police (ISD), said Karnataka would meet the challenge by modernising the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF). INR 90 million had been granted to the force to upgrade their weaponry, and procure night-vision goggles. He said ISD offices would be set up in major cities and Districts. The Mangalore unit would get a Superintendent of Police.
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A 10-day old unidentified dead body of a man was found within the limits of Docks Police Station in Kiamari Town on December 5, reports Daily Times.
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A 10-day old unidentified dead body of a man was found within the limits of Docks Police Station in Kiamari Town on December 5, reports Daily Times.
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A levies official, identified as Hawaldar Hayat Gul, was killed and two others, identified as Amanullah and Ameer Nawab, were severely injured when unidentified militants opened fire at their vehicle in Sakhakot Bazaar of Malakand District on Decembe
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A levies official, identified as Hawaldar Hayat Gul, was killed and two others, identified as Amanullah and Ameer Nawab, were severely injured when unidentified militants opened fire at their vehicle in Sakhakot Bazaar of Malakand District on December 5, reported The Express Tribune.
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A man, identified as Abdul Rehman (25), was shot dead and another wounded near mini bus stop within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Abdul Rehman (25), was shot dead and another wounded near mini bus stop within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station, reports Daily Times.
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A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said in a press briefing on December 5 that the Government has continued to arrange the passage of NATO supplies so that NATO forces may smoothly withdraw from Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. “We h
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A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said in a press briefing on December 5 that the Government has continued to arrange the passage of NATO supplies so that NATO forces may smoothly withdraw from Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. “We have seen reports that the United States (US) has suspended the NATO supplies through Torkham for security of transporters,” said a Foreign Office spokesperson. “The Government has continued the arrangement for passage of NATO supplies in order to facilitate draw down of NATO forces from Afghanistan.” The spokesperson maintained that the Government was fully committed to its anti-drone stance. “The Government of Pakistan has consistently called for an end to drone strikes and has taken up this matter at the highest level with the US and has also taken it up at United Nations (UN). The Government believes that all aspects related to these issues need to be settled peacefully and through talks.”
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A motorcycle bomb exploded on December 5 near a Police checkpost in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District, killing one civilian and wounding 20 others, reported The Express Tribune. Shahid Saleem, a Police official in Chaman said the apparent target
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A motorcycle bomb exploded on December 5 near a Police checkpost in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District, killing one civilian and wounding 20 others, reported The Express Tribune. Shahid Saleem, a Police official in Chaman said the apparent target of the bombing was the Police checkpost but Policemen there were unhurt. Another blast took place with a gap of 90 minutes that injured DSP Chaman Gul Mohammed Awan, SHO Saleem Shahid and two constables. A third bomb was defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS). No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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A Police constable, identified as Constable Mumtaz Alam, was shot dead after unidentified militants attacked the Mamash Khel Police check post in Bannu District on December 5, reports The Express Tribune. Bannu Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) S
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A Police constable, identified as Constable Mumtaz Alam, was shot dead after unidentified militants attacked the Mamash Khel Police check post in Bannu District on December 5, reports The Express Tribune. Bannu Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sanaullah Khan said unidentified militants attacked the check post with grenades and assault rifles at around 1:00 in the night.
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A Police informer, identified as Abdul Rasool (40), was shot dead in Ahsanabad within the remits of Sohrab Goth Police Station in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 5, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Baksh, a
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A Police informer, identified as Abdul Rasool (40), was shot dead in Ahsanabad within the remits of Sohrab Goth Police Station in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 5, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Baksh, accompanied three Policemen to a drug den, where culprits opened fire. Following the incident, extra contingent of Police conducted a raid and recovered a pistol, 500 bullets of Kalashnikov, and one and a half kilogrammes heroin, said DSP Sohrab Goth Khalid Khan
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After the United States (US) announced to suspend NATO shipments to and from Afghanistan via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, JeI’s Peshawar District Chapter on December 5 recommended to the party’s provincial leadership to announce the winding up of the two week
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After the United States (US) announced to suspend NATO shipments to and from Afghanistan via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, JeI’s Peshawar District Chapter on December 5 recommended to the party’s provincial leadership to announce the winding up of the two weeks long sit-ins in the province, reports Dawn. A participant said that there was no need to continue with sit-ins as the US Government had announced to suspend movement of NATO supply trucks out of Afghanistan via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said the district chapter of JeI had formally asked the provincial leadership to wind up sit-ins in consultation with other coalition partners in the province as their main objective had been achieved. “Protest camps should be wounded up,” he said.
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An unidentified man was shot dead near Kanzul Imaan Masjid within the precincts of Jamshed Quarter Police Station in Jamshed Town on December 5, reported Daily Times.
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An unidentified man was shot dead near Kanzul Imaan Masjid within the precincts of Jamshed Quarter Police Station in Jamshed Town on December 5, reported Daily Times.
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Another dead body of a man was found from the bushes of Supper Highway within the vicinity of Gadap City Police Station on December 5, reported Daily Times. According to initial medical examination, the body seems to be four to five days old.
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Another dead body of a man was found from the bushes of Supper Highway within the vicinity of Gadap City Police Station on December 5, reported Daily Times. According to initial medical examination, the body seems to be four to five days old.
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At least five militants and a Security Force (SF) were killed in an armed clash during a search operation launched for the recovery of 13 kidnapped employees of Uch Power Plant in Pat Feeder area of Naseerabad District on December 5, reported Dawn.
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At least five militants and a Security Force (SF) were killed in an armed clash during a search operation launched for the recovery of 13 kidnapped employees of Uch Power Plant in Pat Feeder area of Naseerabad District on December 5, reported Dawn. One SF was injured in the clash.
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Baloch separatist parties on December 5 announced a wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on the eve of the local government elections in Balochistan, scheduled for December 7, 2013, reports Dawn. In a joint statement, the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) a
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Baloch separatist parties on December 5 announced a wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on the eve of the local government elections in Balochistan, scheduled for December 7, 2013, reports Dawn. In a joint statement, the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) and Baloch National Movement (BNM) announced the strike to be observed on December 6 and 7 throughout the province. “After thorough consultation, it was decided to observe strike,” spokesmen for both parties said. “The state wants to deceive the world through these elections,” claimed a spokesman for the BRP. The Balochistan Provincial Government has decided to deploy 50,000 Frontier Corps, Police, Levies and Balochistan Constabulary personnel across the province to maintain law and order during the polls. According to Balochistan Election Commissioner Syed Sultan Bayazid, nine districts have been declared sensitive across the province.
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City Police on December 5 arrested 71 accused including 21 absconders and three terrorists from different parts of Karachi during the past 24 hours, in the on-going drive against criminals, reports Daily Times. The Police also recovered 36 pistols, f
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City Police on December 5 arrested 71 accused including 21 absconders and three terrorists from different parts of Karachi during the past 24 hours, in the on-going drive against criminals, reports Daily Times. The Police also recovered 36 pistols, four Kalashnikov, one riffle, one shot-gun and four hand grenades from the accused.
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Even as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its coalition allies sent back three containers suspected to be carrying NATO supplies, at least eight vehicles supplying goods for foreign troops stationed in Afghanistan crossed over between November 2
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Even as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its coalition allies sent back three containers suspected to be carrying NATO supplies, at least eight vehicles supplying goods for foreign troops stationed in Afghanistan crossed over between November 27 and December 5, reports The Express Tribune. The eight vehicles which traversed the border at Khyber Agency had been parked at the NATO terminal at Torkham before the PTI sit-ins started on November 23, 2013 and were waiting for customs clearance. Torkham political administration official Mairaj Khan confirmed the containers had reached the terminal on November 22, 2013 and had been awaiting clearance. Khan added six containers were allowed to cross into Afghanistan on November 27, 2013 while the two other containers crossed the border early on December 4, 2103 morning.
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Healthcare activists promoting family planning in Pakistan are facing constant fatwas (religious edicts) from conservative forces, killing of volunteers and kidnapping of the public health activists, apart from the lacklustre support from the Governm
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Healthcare activists promoting family planning in Pakistan are facing constant fatwas (religious edicts) from conservative forces, killing of volunteers and kidnapping of the public health activists, apart from the lacklustre support from the Government, reports The Times of India. "Five of our staff members were killed by the fundamentalists. But the sister of one of the martyrs came up to join and the take the social fight further as a health worker," says Syed Kamal Shah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rahnuma which is the largest NGO working in the area of reproductive health. The main hurdles of family planning programmes in Pakistan are lack of political will, insufficient public funding, unavailability, stigma, family pressure and religious concerns, he said, adding, "The attitude among the people is changing fast now and there is huge demand. The unmet needs for contraceptives are 33 percent. The people want to buy contraceptives, but availability is the concern". The Government spending is below 25% in Pakistan where now the Provincial Governments were entrusted to handle health subject, making the things further complicated. "The political parties are also not ready to take a stand to support the family planning as in the case of clergies," he added. "The allocation is not coming. There is no national policy for health or education and there is no commitment from the external donors to support the programmes after 2014," Shah said.
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On the 12th day of the protest against drone strikes and NATO supply lines by the PTI and its allies, activists sent three suspected NATO containers back from Hayatabad Toll Plaza on December 5. PTI Peshawar District General Secretary Younas Zaheer t
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On the 12th day of the protest against drone strikes and NATO supply lines by the PTI and its allies, activists sent three suspected NATO containers back from Hayatabad Toll Plaza on December 5. PTI Peshawar District General Secretary Younas Zaheer told The Express Tribune party workers from PK-II and activists from the Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) and Awami Jamhoori Ittehad Pakistan were all present on the 12th day. Also the PTI chairman Imran Khan vowed to continue with demonstrations against drone strikes on December 5 as he led his party among other parliamentarians for a protest outside the Parliament in Islamabad, reported The Express Tribune. “We will continue our protest against drone strikes and…we will not allow NATO supplies to pass through the (Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa) province,” Imran Khan told the gathering.
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Pakistani prosecutors on December 5 sought contempt proceedings against the lawyer of the seven accused charged with involvement in the Mumbai 2008 terror (also known 26/11) attacks for claiming that the evidence in the case was a ‘sham’, reports Nit
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Pakistani prosecutors on December 5 sought contempt proceedings against the lawyer of the seven accused charged with involvement in the Mumbai 2008 terror (also known 26/11) attacks for claiming that the evidence in the case was a ‘sham’, reports Niticentral.com. “We have prayed for contempt proceedings against the defence counsel as he violated the court’s order by holding a Press conference,” Special Public Prosecutor Chaudhry Mohammed Azhar said. “They (defence lawyers) had themselves sought an in-camera trial in the case and they violated this,” he added. The prosecution sought the contempt proceedings during December 5 hearing of the Mumbai case by Anti-Terrorism Court at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. A witness was also cross-examined during the hearing. “One witness was cross-examined and our prayer (for contempt proceedings) will be taken up at the next hearing on December 11, 2013” Azhar said. The new lawyer Raja Rizwan Abbasi of the seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, told a news conference in Islamabad that the evidence provided by India was a ‘sham’. “The dossiers provided by India are information and not evidence as needed by the court. The evidence provided by India is sham,” Raja Rizwan Abbasi said. Prosecution sources said they would not react publicly to Abbasi’s claims but would take them up legally. Lakhvi, Abdul Wajid, Mazhar Iqbal, Hammad Amin Sadiq, Shahid Jameel Riaz, Jamil Ahmed and Younas Anjum were arrested in July 2009 for their alleged role in the Mumbai attacks. Pakistan has acknowledged that the conspiracy behind the attacks was hatched on its soil. However, it claimed India has not provided enough evidence for action against the accused, a charge vehemently denied by New Delhi.
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PTI provincial spokesman and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mohammad Ishtiaq said that the party’s protest would continue until the US ended drone attacks in Pakistan. “Our main concern is drone attacks. Protest will continue until the US stops
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PTI provincial spokesman and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mohammad Ishtiaq said that the party’s protest would continue until the US ended drone attacks in Pakistan. “Our main concern is drone attacks. Protest will continue until the US stops drone strikes inside Pakistani territory,” he said, adding that such attacks caused collateral damage.
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December - 5 
Responding to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement that in his lifetime Pakistan cannot win a war against India, Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on December 5 said Pakistan and India needed to address the mistrust that ex
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Responding to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement that in his lifetime Pakistan cannot win a war against India, Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on December 5 said Pakistan and India needed to address the mistrust that existed between them, reports The Hindu. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that talks, as part of a composite dialogue, could resolve key issues. Pakistan was committed to a meaningful dialogue as that was the best way to resolve issues and misunderstandings and improve bilateral relations, he said at the weekly media briefing. Chaudhry said that Nawaz Sharif was misquoted on the Kashmir statement. “Pakistan has always extended moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people, and we would like to see a peaceful resolution of the issue based on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions,” he pointed out in response to a question on Sharif’s statement that he wants to see “India-held Kashmir” free in his lifetime. At the same time, he said Pakistan’s leadership had expressed the desire to have peaceful and good neighbourly relations with India. The resolution of the Kashmir issue would help achieve that broader objective, he said. “We have always urged the Indian government to engage with us in meaningful and substantive talks to resolve this long-standing dispute,” he said. While pointing that the Kashmiri leadership should be associated with the dialogue process, he said the Government wished to have improved relations with India. He stressed that all issues between the two countries should be resolved through talks.
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December - 5 
Two unidentified torture marked dead bodies were found near Niazi Chowk within the remits of Kalri Police Station in Lyari Town on December 5, reports Daily Times. As per details, the victims were kidnapped, tortured them and then shot dead before be
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Two unidentified torture marked dead bodies were found near Niazi Chowk within the remits of Kalri Police Station in Lyari Town on December 5, reports Daily Times. As per details, the victims were kidnapped, tortured them and then shot dead before being dumped.
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December - 5 
a day after the five-member task force formed by the UCPN-M accused the Nepali Army (NA) of playing a role ‘to rig the CA polls,’ the national army on December 5 issued a press release and refuted the charges, reports The Himalayan Times. The NA said
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a day after the five-member task force formed by the UCPN-M accused the Nepali Army (NA) of playing a role ‘to rig the CA polls,’ the national army on December 5 issued a press release and refuted the charges, reports The Himalayan Times. The NA said its soldiers played their part with honesty, excellence and professionalism during the polls as per the Government’s policy of holding the polls in a free, fair and fearless manner. The national army also stated that it was mobilized for poll duty as per the Interim Constitution and legitimate decision of the Government.
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December - 5 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) on December 5 hardened its stance on power-sharing by formally demanding an election to the posts of the President and Vice-President, reports The Hindu. A meeting of the Standing Commi
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) on December 5 hardened its stance on power-sharing by formally demanding an election to the posts of the President and Vice-President, reports The Hindu. A meeting of the Standing Committee said the new mandate from the recently held Constituent Assembly (CA) election should be respected. “We have been raising this issue [of re-election to the President] right since the election results were known,” CPN-UML’s Bam Dev Gautam told media persons after the meeting. Besides the CPN-UML, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the pro-monarchy Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) have also demanded election for the posts.
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December - 5 
An activist of Awami League (AL) was killed allegedly by ICS cadres in Satkhira Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 5, reports The Daily Star. The victim Sirajul Islam (53) was shot by ICS gunmen at his house in Kachupukur village. H
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An activist of Awami League (AL) was killed allegedly by ICS cadres in Satkhira Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 5, reports The Daily Star. The victim Sirajul Islam (53) was shot by ICS gunmen at his house in Kachupukur village. He died on the spot, said Police. They also injured Kawsar Ali (58), sister-in-law of Sirajul, and Kawsar’s son Shimul Hossain (20), at that time
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December - 5 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 5 mentioning the long struggle of AL for ensuring democratic and voting rights for the people said "We have been making tireless efforts to strengthen democracy and maintain its continuity. We had no mentalit
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 5 mentioning the long struggle of AL for ensuring democratic and voting rights for the people said "We have been making tireless efforts to strengthen democracy and maintain its continuity. We had no mentality to snatch the democratic and voting rights of the people in the past and our fight to this end would also continue in future," reports The Independent. The Prime Minister said this when a delegation of Bangladesh Tariqat Federation called on her at her office in Dhaka city. Chairman of the federation Alhaz Syed Nazibul Bashar Maizbhandari led the nine-member delegation.
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December - 5 
20 people including a Policeman were injured as the opposition men clashed with law enforcers in Chilmari sub-District of Kurigram District on December 5, reports The Daily Star. The clash ensued when a group of BNP men brought out a pro-blockade pro
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20 people including a Policeman were injured as the opposition men clashed with law enforcers in Chilmari sub-District of Kurigram District on December 5, reports The Daily Star. The clash ensued when a group of BNP men brought out a pro-blockade procession near Ramna High School intersection in the sub-District.
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December - 5 
Another CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was injured as blockaders set fire to his vehicle in Chandgaon area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District on December 5 (today), reports The Daily Star. The victim is identified as Mohammad Khorshed (50).
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Another CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was injured as blockaders set fire to his vehicle in Chandgaon area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District on December 5 (today), reports The Daily Star. The victim is identified as Mohammad Khorshed (50).
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December - 5 
Bogra District, opposition activists hurled two crude bombs in front of the Bogra municipality in the town leaving three of its employees injured.
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Bogra District, opposition activists hurled two crude bombs in front of the Bogra municipality in the town leaving three of its employees injured.
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December - 5 
Chittagong District, rickshaw puller Mafizur Rahman (50) succumbed to bullet wounds at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, two days after he was injured in a clash in Feni District. Mafizur received bullet injuries when Police clashed with cadres of
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Chittagong District, rickshaw puller Mafizur Rahman (50) succumbed to bullet wounds at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, two days after he was injured in a clash in Feni District. Mafizur received bullet injuries when Police clashed with cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Feni town of Feni District on December 2.
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December - 5 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a report published on December 5 urged the Government and the opposition to put an end to the ongoing political violence centering the 10th parliamentary election scheduled for January 5, reports The Daily Star. The BNP-le
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a report published on December 5 urged the Government and the opposition to put an end to the ongoing political violence centering the 10th parliamentary election scheduled for January 5, reports The Daily Star. The BNP-led opposition alliance has held large-scale and often violent protests throughout the country for weeks, and security forces have at times responded with excessive force, said the New York-based rights organization. The report also suggested that the ruling AL and opposition leaders act to prevent violence by their supporters, including against the Security Forces (SFs).
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December - 5 
Kurigram District, around 20 people, including a Policeman, were injured as the opposition men clashed with cops in Chilmari sub-District. Vandals torched a motorcycle and damaged an ambulance and two bicycles during the clash.
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Kurigram District, around 20 people, including a Policeman, were injured as the opposition men clashed with cops in Chilmari sub-District. Vandals torched a motorcycle and damaged an ambulance and two bicycles during the clash.
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December - 5 
Tangail District, at least 30 people, including a Policeman and a journalist, were injured in a clash between the BNP men and law enforcers. The clash ensued when the cops barred the opposition activists from blocking the Dhaka-Tangail highway.
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Tangail District, at least 30 people, including a Policeman and a journalist, were injured in a clash between the BNP men and law enforcers. The clash ensued when the cops barred the opposition activists from blocking the Dhaka-Tangail highway.
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December - 5 
Two persons were killed and many others injured on December 5, the last day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways, that led to clashes, arson, vandalism and blasting of crude bombs across the co
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Two persons were killed and many others injured on December 5, the last day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways, that led to clashes, arson, vandalism and blasting of crude bombs across the country, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, bus helper Hasan (17) died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after suffering burn injuries from an arson attack on a bus. Blockade supporters set the bus alight at Janapath intersection. At the time, its helper Hasan was sleeping inside the vehicle. He sustained 90 percent body burns.
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December - 5 
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of Tamil Nadu, India has issued a notice seeking a discussion, under Rule 193 in the Lok Sabha, against the human rights violations and war crimes committed by the Sri Lankan defence forces against Tamils during th
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of Tamil Nadu, India has issued a notice seeking a discussion, under Rule 193 in the Lok Sabha, against the human rights violations and war crimes committed by the Sri Lankan defence forces against Tamils during the civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily Mirror on December 6. DMK parliamentary party leader T.R. Baalu, who issued the notice to Speaker Meira Kumar’s office, told The Hindu that the party sought the passing of a resolution in Parliament for a credible and transparent international investigation into the crimes against humanity — Tamils in particular — committed by the Rajapaksa Government.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a senior reporter of a local daily at a weekly market in Basaguda village of Bijapur District of Bastar region on December 6, reports The Indian Express. Sain Reddy, in early 50s, was workin
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a senior reporter of a local daily at a weekly market in Basaguda village of Bijapur District of Bastar region on December 6, reports The Indian Express. Sain Reddy, in early 50s, was working with Deshbandhu, one of the oldest newspapers of Chhattisgarh. Around 1.30 pm, 3-4 youths attacked him with axes and other sharp weapons. He died on way to hospital. In a statement, Bijapur journalists expressed outrage and called for Bastar bandh (general shutdown strike) on December 7. "We condemn the incident and will soon declare our plan of action," said S Karimuddin, president of Bastar Patrakar Sangh (Bastar Journalists’ Association). Karimuddin said Reddy, the native of an interior village, was caught in the police-Maoist conflict. About six or seven years ago, Police had arrested Reddy suspecting him to be a Maoist informer. He was released later as Police could not find any evidence against him. Some years ago, Maoists burnt down his village home, forcing him to flee to Andhra Pradesh. He returned after some time and was working with Deshbandhu since then. "We owe allegiance to none, still both sides suspect us," added Karimuddin, who knew Reddy for decades.
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December - 6 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh on December 6 said that the coming months are going to be tough in Kashmir as militants are planning fresh bids of infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) b
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh on December 6 said that the coming months are going to be tough in Kashmir as militants are planning fresh bids of infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) but are prepared for any such challenge, reports Daily Excelsior. The GOC said that there are lot of activities on the launch pads across LoC in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and they are preparing for infiltration into Kashmir. “As per our intelligence inputs, there are activities at the launch pads. We also got reports of a senior terrorist leader who has been visiting on and off out there. And we expect infiltration and at the same time we are prepared for any challenge of that sort”, Singh added.
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December - 6 
15th raising day of Karbi outfit, Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), which is under ceasefire was observed at various designated camps across Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel on December 7. The outfit produced mart
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15th raising day of Karbi outfit, Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), which is under ceasefire was observed at various designated camps across Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel on December 7. The outfit produced martial programmes in Parokhwa, Rongbongua and Hamren designated camp to mark the day. In Taraalangso designated camp near Diphu town the new Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Tuliram Ronghang joined as the chief guest.
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December - 6 
A chain of static sensors, is being installed in Paradip (Ordisha) on trial basis to strengthen coastal surveillance and security under the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Express reported on December 7. Commandant, ICG, Paradip, S.N.M. Pattnaik sai
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A chain of static sensors, is being installed in Paradip (Ordisha) on trial basis to strengthen coastal surveillance and security under the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Express reported on December 7. Commandant, ICG, Paradip, S.N.M. Pattnaik said, “The static sensor will be commissioned in March, 2014 at Paradip and Gopalpur in Odisha. It would help augment patrolling along the east coast, keep track of vessels and boats in Indian Coast and prevent infiltration, smuggling and other illegal activities.” The chain of static sensors would ensure near gap-free electronic surveillance of the entire Indian coastline up to 25 nautical miles from the coast, he added. Pattnaik further informed that high end surveillance gadgets such as frequency diversity radar, electro-optic sensor, VHF sets, global positioning system and metrological equipment have been installed at the light house. It will monitor the movement of vessels and boats of fishermen by taking their video within 25 nautical miles off the coast. Though another static sensor would be set up at Gopalpur, it would operate under Paradip.
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December - 6 
A meeting with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders was “deferred” by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh this week but hopes of a break-through remain alive ahead of 2014 general elections, reports The Sangai Express on
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A meeting with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders was “deferred” by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh this week but hopes of a break-through remain alive ahead of 2014 general elections, reports The Sangai Express on December 7.Cancellation of the meeting, which was scheduled for December 4, has raised questions whether the move followed fears of disturbances in Manipur. Sources, however, said that the meeting was “cancelled” after warnings from security agencies that it could affect peace in Manipur but the NSCN has dismissed the suggestion. “The meeting was not cancelled, only deferred as chair- man (Isak Chisi Swu) is in Dimapur. Once he is back, the meeting will take place,” an NSCN source said. “We were promised that there will be something before the 2014 elections,” he added. Swu is in Dimapur for his son’s wedding and is likely to return soon.
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December - 6 
ACAUT has lauded the village councils of Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Darogapather and Purana Bazar under East Dimapur for their joint resolution not to pay tax to any NPGs under their jurisdictions as per the October 31 public resolution, reports Nagala
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ACAUT has lauded the village councils of Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Darogapather and Purana Bazar under East Dimapur for their joint resolution not to pay tax to any NPGs under their jurisdictions as per the October 31 public resolution, reports Nagaland Post on December 7.In a statement, ACAUT also congratulated the village councils for having formed a local ACAUT unit under their jurisdictions and asked every village/colony in Nagaland to emulate the same. ACAUT also re-emphasized that unless “One Government One Tax” became a reality of the Nagas, people would “continue to suffer.”
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December - 6 
GNLA militants are reported to have entered Sasatgre/Chandigre village on the foothills of the Nokrek national park in West Garo Hills District and abducted a village elder, identified as Balnat Marak on December 6. His whereabouts remain unknown.
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GNLA militants are reported to have entered Sasatgre/Chandigre village on the foothills of the Nokrek national park in West Garo Hills District and abducted a village elder, identified as Balnat Marak on December 6. His whereabouts remain unknown.
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December - 6 
In the evening of December 6, Reading Sangma’s group abducted a coal businessman, Akhtar Ali, who is married to a Garo lady, from Baghmara in South Garo Hills District.
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In the evening of December 6, Reading Sangma’s group abducted a coal businessman, Akhtar Ali, who is married to a Garo lady, from Baghmara in South Garo Hills District.
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December - 6 
Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) has dismissed the report that its ‘general secretary’ Ramananda alias Rousow was arrested by Imphal East Police in connection with the abduction of non-local businessman Suresh Pr
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Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) has dismissed the report that its ‘general secretary’ Ramananda alias Rousow was arrested by Imphal East Police in connection with the abduction of non-local businessman Suresh Prasad as baseless and fabricated, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 6 
Miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the gate of Mohamad Yaima (33) of Lilong Chingakham Makha Leikai under Lilong Police Station in Imphal East District on December 5, reports The Sangai Express. However, nobody was injured in the incident.
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Miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the gate of Mohamad Yaima (33) of Lilong Chingakham Makha Leikai under Lilong Police Station in Imphal East District on December 5, reports The Sangai Express. However, nobody was injured in the incident.
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December - 6 
Mizoram Police officials on December 6 said that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadre, who abducted two Mizos and an executive of the Delhi-based Telecom Network Solution Deep Mondal of West Bengal, demanded a ransom of INR 50 million fo
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Mizoram Police officials on December 6 said that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadre, who abducted two Mizos and an executive of the Delhi-based Telecom Network Solution Deep Mondal of West Bengal, demanded a ransom of INR 50 million for the release, reports Times of India. The abductors had not demanded any ransom for the two Mizos - Sanglianthanga, and Lalzamliana of Aizawl, abducted along with Mondal, Police said. The three persons were abducted from a place near an abandoned Chikha Anti-Poaching Camp inside the Dampa Tiger Reserve adjoining Bangladesh-Tripura border by armed men on November 23.
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December - 6 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot dead a rice mill owner, Onarson A Sangma (50), at Oragitok village of West Garo Hills District close to the foothills of Nokrek National Park on December 6, reports The Shillong Times.
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot dead a rice mill owner, Onarson A Sangma (50), at Oragitok village of West Garo Hills District close to the foothills of Nokrek National Park on December 6, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 6 
The ‘Wung Tangkhul Region-Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim’ of Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has banned a Non-Governmental Organisation, Centre for Development Activities (CDA) operating in the District with immediate
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The ‘Wung Tangkhul Region-Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim’ of Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has banned a Non-Governmental Organisation, Centre for Development Activities (CDA) operating in the District with immediate effect, reports The Sangai Express. The lesser known NGO has been found in the district implementing TI Project in Sinakeithei, Ukhrul. The activities are deliberately ignoring the competent local NGOs working consistently in fighting against HIV/ AIDS and others relating to injecting drugs users, said a press statement issued by the NSCN-IM’s Wung Tangkhul Region.“Hence to discourage making money at the cost of human lives, the so called CDA is banned to operate in Ukhrul District with immediate effect and hereby directed to all entities that are being associated with CDA be immediately dissociated with CDA and no individual, agency, organisation, village and department should have any dealing with CDA from the date of issuance of this ban order,” the NSCN-IM statement said.
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December - 6 
The 3rd Council Assembly of the United Naga Council (UNC) held at Leibi Maring village, Tengnoupal Sub-Division of Chandel seriously viewed the indifference of the Government of India (GoI) to the democratic process of dialogue among the GoI, Governm
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The 3rd Council Assembly of the United Naga Council (UNC) held at Leibi Maring village, Tengnoupal Sub-Division of Chandel seriously viewed the indifference of the Government of India (GoI) to the democratic process of dialogue among the GoI, Government of Manipur (GoM) and the UNC on the demand for an alternative arrangement outside the GoM pending a settlement to the India Naga issue, reports The Sangai Express. It decided that the ban on construction works on all National projects in Naga areas which was temporarily suspended with effect from September 3, 2013 would be re-imposed indefinitely should no positive response be received from the GoI within one week’s time.
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December - 6 
The Centre has ruled out imposition of the inner-line permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya, saying that it would harm the state’s economy and was also “unconstitutional”, reports Nagaland Post on December 7.Pressure groups in the state had petitioned the
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The Centre has ruled out imposition of the inner-line permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya, saying that it would harm the state’s economy and was also “unconstitutional”, reports Nagaland Post on December 7.Pressure groups in the state had petitioned the State Government for this permit, and launched a series of agitation to buttress their demand. Acceding to the demand for bringing the state under ILP would violate provisions of Article 19 of the Constitution that relates to protection of rights on freedom, a Government official said December 6. “It (ILP system) is archaic and will affect development, besides being unconstitutional,” joint secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Shambhu Singh said.
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December - 6 
The road blockade for three nights called by pressure groups demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, passed off peacefully on December 6, reports The Shillong Times. The blockade affected movement of night buses and commercial veh
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The road blockade for three nights called by pressure groups demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, passed off peacefully on December 6, reports The Shillong Times. The blockade affected movement of night buses and commercial vehicles to other parts of the region. With the presence of security personnel visible at night during the blockade, there were no untoward incidents reported.
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December - 6 
The United Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA) has clarified that one K Shonkholen Kom alias Mark was not abducted by the outfit but apprehended from near Vengnom gate as he was not the ‘president’ of Kom Students' Union (KSU), Churachandpur but a self
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The United Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA) has clarified that one K Shonkholen Kom alias Mark was not abducted by the outfit but apprehended from near Vengnom gate as he was not the ‘president’ of Kom Students' Union (KSU), Churachandpur but a self styed ‘president’ who always gives harassment and threats to Kom chiefs and Government employees for his personal gain, reports The Sangai Express on December 7. A statement issued by UKRA-KNO further warned that Shonkholen alias Mark will be awarded direct punishment if he is found indulging in such anti-people activities again. In addition, People’s Liberation Army (PLA), through a press release issued by its ‘department of publicity chief’ Bangkim, has refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Kongbrailatpam Chittreswori alias Sangita d/o K Sivas Sharma of Singjamei Sapam Leikai who was reportedly arrested by Imphal West commandos with lady cops from near Kumar Pharmacy, Singjamei Bazar at around 1.15 pm
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December - 6 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested by the Security Forces from Harni forests in Khaira Police Station area in Bihar's Jamui District on December 6, reports Press Trust of India. During a combin
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested by the Security Forces from Harni forests in Khaira Police Station area in Bihar's Jamui District on December 6, reports Press Trust of India. During a combing and search operation in the wake of Maoist attack in Munger and Aurangabad Districts, the Security Forces nabbed the three Maoists hiding in the forests and seized a haul of explosives, detonators and Maoist literature from their possession, the sources said.
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December - 6 
Two troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB-Civil Wing), Nakul Kumar Medhi and Anil Chandra Yadav, are suspected to have been abducted by the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Chirang District, close to the I
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Two troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB-Civil Wing), Nakul Kumar Medhi and Anil Chandra Yadav, are suspected to have been abducted by the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Chirang District, close to the Indo-Bhutan border on December 6, reports The Telegraph. The troopers had set off for Kahitama village in the border area of the District to collect intelligence on NDFB-IKS.
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December - 6 
A Pakistani immigrant, Irfan Khan (40), said on December 6 that he was held for more than 10 months in solitary confinement after being falsely arrested on terrorism charges and has now filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Miami, saying he was a victi
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A Pakistani immigrant, Irfan Khan (40), said on December 6 that he was held for more than 10 months in solitary confinement after being falsely arrested on terrorism charges and has now filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Miami, saying he was a victim of “overzealousness” in the United States (US) war on terrorism, reports The Express Tribune. Irfan Khan immigrated to the US from Pakistan in 1994 and is a naturalised US citizen. He is the son of Hafiz Khan (78), a South Florida imam who was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge in August for funnelling more than USD 50,000 to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Hafiz Khan was convicted in March on four counts of providing money and support to the group, which the US considers a terrorist organisation. The lawsuit, filed on December 3, 2103 in US District Court, says Irfan Khan was arrested in California in May 2011 on charges that included providing material support for terrorism and the TTP. Subsequently transferred to a prison in Florida, he was also accused of supporting a conspiracy to maim, kidnap or murder persons overseas, according to the lawsuit. All charges against Khan were dropped in June 2012, but only after he had been held for 319 days in solitary confinement, according to the lawsuit. “The conduct the government subjected Irfan to, as a result of his religion, national origin, and its overzealousness in its war on terror was and still is, by all standards, horrendous,” the complaint says. “I couldn’t even imagine myself in this situation,” Khan said, adding, “I was shocked at the time. I’m still shocked. I don’t know why it happened, how it happened, and that’s why we are doing this. To get some answers.” He did not elaborate, but the lawsuit accuses the Government of false arrest, imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
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December - 6 
A private construction company’s employee, identified as Muhammad Qasim (44), was shot dead in Federal B Area near the Gulberg Police Station in Gulberg Town on December 6, reported Daily Times.
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A private construction company’s employee, identified as Muhammad Qasim (44), was shot dead in Federal B Area near the Gulberg Police Station in Gulberg Town on December 6, reported Daily Times.
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December - 6 
A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Aslam Ansari, was shot dead in an alleged target killing near his residence in Landhi Town on December 6, reports Daily Times. The initial investigation also suggested that he was a former
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A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Aslam Ansari, was shot dead in an alleged target killing near his residence in Landhi Town on December 6, reports Daily Times. The initial investigation also suggested that he was a former cadre of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) and later joined MQM.
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December - 6 
At least three Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) cadres, identified as two brothers Talib Ahmed and Kashif Ahmed, and third identified as Shahid, were killed and one injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at an eatery near Maskan chowra
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At least three Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) cadres, identified as two brothers Talib Ahmed and Kashif Ahmed, and third identified as Shahid, were killed and one injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at an eatery near Maskan chowrangi in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 6, reported The Express Tribune. ASWJ claimed that all three killed were its workers and supporters, reports The News.
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December - 6 
Chief polio paramedic, identified as Olas Khan, was abducted by unidentified armed militants when he was at home, which also operated as a clinic within the limits of Badhaber Police Station in Peshawar on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. The
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Chief polio paramedic, identified as Olas Khan, was abducted by unidentified armed militants when he was at home, which also operated as a clinic within the limits of Badhaber Police Station in Peshawar on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. The he was the in-charge of polio vaccination teams in Masho Khel and Sheikhan areas of Peshawar and was posted at a basic health unit in Sheikhan village.
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December - 6 
Coalition partners of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on December 6 decided to end the sit-in against drone attacks and let NATO containers cross the Torkham border to Afghanistan, reported The Express Tribune, quoting a person familiar with the ma
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Coalition partners of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on December 6 decided to end the sit-in against drone attacks and let NATO containers cross the Torkham border to Afghanistan, reported The Express Tribune, quoting a person familiar with the matter told. According to the source, the decision was taken following Pentagon’s statement on December 5, 2013 about suspending the shipment of equipment out of Afghanistan via Torkham border due to security concerns over the blockade organised by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). However, on the 15th day of the sit-in, the protests and checks continued along the NATO supply route to Afghanistan. Documents of more than a dozen containers carrying goods to Afghanistan were verified. All of them were allowed to cross the border after they proved that they were not carrying NATO supplies
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December - 6 
Dawn reported that over 50,000 security personnel have been deployed in Balochistan to maintain peace during local government elections in the province scheduled for December 7, 2013. Colonel Tariq of Southern Command headquarters on December 6 said
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Dawn reported that over 50,000 security personnel have been deployed in Balochistan to maintain peace during local government elections in the province scheduled for December 7, 2013. Colonel Tariq of Southern Command headquarters on December 6 said a security plan had been finalised and the deployment of personnel across the province had been completed. He said the deployment process began on December 1, 2013. He said security arrangements were made after taking into account all security threats, including militants’ warnings. Colonel Tariq said army personnel played an important role in dispatching polling materials to 32 Districts of the province and for the purpose two helicopters were used. Under the plan, he added, 11 security personnel would be available for each ‘very sensitive’ polling station and nine for ‘sensitive’ polling station.
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December - 6 
Express Tribune quoting a performance report of the city Police reported that for the past three months as many as 9, 944 alleged criminals were arrested with a staggering 15, 653 kilograms of explosive material recovered during raids in Karachi. Ins
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Express Tribune quoting a performance report of the city Police reported that for the past three months as many as 9, 944 alleged criminals were arrested with a staggering 15, 653 kilograms of explosive material recovered during raids in Karachi. Inspector General of Sindh Police Shahid Nadeem Baloch submitted the report, which charts data from September 5, 2013 to December 6, 2013. The arrested suspects include 269 wanted criminals, 3,056 absconders, 40 kidnappers, 61 extortionists and 102 terrorists. Various types and amounts of ammunition were also recovered by the Karachi Police.
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December - 6 
Following Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Gilgit on December 6, the Gilgit-Baltistan Council adopted the controversial Pakistan Protection Bill for speedy trial of the suspects involved in the June 23, 2013 gruesome murder of nine foreigners a
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Following Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Gilgit on December 6, the Gilgit-Baltistan Council adopted the controversial Pakistan Protection Bill for speedy trial of the suspects involved in the June 23, 2013 gruesome murder of nine foreigners and one Pakistani at the Nanga Parbat base camp, among other criminal activities in Chilas, reports The Express Tribune. The bill was adopted on the direction of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who chaired the Council meeting that also passed the Council’s budget worth PKR 826.602 million besides 26 other bills on various subjects. This was Prime Minister’s first visit to Gilgit since he assumed office in June, 2013. It is also for the first time that the Prime Minister, being the council’s chairman, chaired its session in the area. Nawaz said that Pakistan Protection Bill would ensure speedy trial of the culprits involved in serious offenses like terrorism and sectarian killings. He asked the Gilgit Baltistan Government to make special courts under the law, appoint special judges, and try the culprits in these courts. According to the new law, judges hearing the case can wear masks to protect their identity. The law also provides for inter-provincial transfer of prisoners. Further, findings of the Joint Investigation Team would also be admissible before the court and the decisions of this court could only be appealed in the Supreme Court.
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December - 6 
Pakistan's former Army Chief General (retired) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani still faces threats from militants and hence was forced to abandon his retirement house, reports The Times of India quoting a media report published on December 6. Security threats
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Pakistan's former Army Chief General (retired) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani still faces threats from militants and hence was forced to abandon his retirement house, reports The Times of India quoting a media report published on December 6. Security threats have forced Kayani to leave his newly built retirement home. He has opted to live near a heavily guarded army house. While he was still in service, Kayani planned to spend his retired life in Islamabad's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) However, security experts felt that the house was a security threat because it was impossible to protect the rear end of the house (where the land sloped down to the river), reported Dawn. Although, the house has close circuit television for monitoring the security of the house but this was deemed insufficient. Consequently, Kayani, months before his retirement, started constructing a new house in the heavily guarded and secure neighbourhood of the army house, the report said quoting a retired army officer living in the same area.
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December - 6 
The Custom Intelligence on December 6 took into custody four suspects accused of stealing goods from NATO containers from Port Qasim, adjacent to Bin Qasim Town, reported The News. Sources said it was unclear whether there were weapons or not, howeve
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The Custom Intelligence on December 6 took into custody four suspects accused of stealing goods from NATO containers from Port Qasim, adjacent to Bin Qasim Town, reported The News. Sources said it was unclear whether there were weapons or not, however, it was first incident in which NATO goods were seized while they were being stolen.
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December - 6 
The Metropolitan Police on December 6 arrested two people from West London in relation to a money laundering case involving the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), reported The Express Tribune. The exact details of those arrested are not known as yet, ho
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The Metropolitan Police on December 6 arrested two people from West London in relation to a money laundering case involving the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), reported The Express Tribune. The exact details of those arrested are not known as yet, however, they are said to be associated with MQM and one of them was reportedly handling the party’s financial matters. The Police raided two houses in the city and arrested the suspects while also seizing a few items from the place. The suspects – aged 40 and 70 – are now held at a Police Station and are being investigated. British authorities had earlier informed Islamabad that its Police found significant evidence against MQM workers in the September 16, 2010 Imran Farooq’s murder case as well as against some MQM leaders in money laundering cases.
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December - 6 
The MQM former Parliamentarian and town nazim (councillor), identified as Osama Qadri, who was picked up on the night of December 5, 2013, was released by the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAS) on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. He was picked u
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The MQM former Parliamentarian and town nazim (councillor), identified as Osama Qadri, who was picked up on the night of December 5, 2013, was released by the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAS) on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. He was picked up from outside Dolmen City Mall in Clifton area of Saddar Town, where he had gone for the inauguration of Johnny Rockets burger joint. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East Pir Muhammad said that the MQM leader was picked up by the investigation police for interrogation in a case, which has yet to be
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December - 6 
The provincial head of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), identified as Maulana Shamsur Rehman Muawiya, was shot dead in an incident of target killing on Ravi Road in Lahore District on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. The ASWJ leader had been
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The provincial head of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), identified as Maulana Shamsur Rehman Muawiya, was shot dead in an incident of target killing on Ravi Road in Lahore District on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. The ASWJ leader had been returning home after leading Friday prayers at the Muhammadi Mosque. “As he [Muawiya] reached the Ring Road interchange, the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire at his Toyota Corolla,” said his brother.
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December - 6 
The Upper House of the Parliament was informed on December 6 that over 32% of the education institutions in the tribal areas of Pakistan have been destroyed in militancy, reports The Express Tribune. Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Safro
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The Upper House of the Parliament was informed on December 6 that over 32% of the education institutions in the tribal areas of Pakistan have been destroyed in militancy, reports The Express Tribune. Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Safron), Lieutenant General (retired) Abdul Qadir Baloch informed the National Assembly that over 1,029 educational institutions are non-functional in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). He added that majority of the schools were destroyed in the military operation against militants. “Over 947 educational institutions were completely closed due to [the] worsening law and order situation while 82 schools have been damaged in FATA,” Qadir informed the lawmakers in a written reply. Some 4,664 government schools were operational in 2008 in FATA, according to Bureau of Statistics of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s reports. Member National Assembly (MNA) Qaisar Jamal Afridi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had raised the question over closure of educational institutions in tribal areas. “Education system in Fata has been completely destroyed—it must be revived now no matter what,” he said. Providing a breakdown, the written reply informed the Parliament that as many as 944 schools were destroyed in military operations, while 31 in sectarian violence, 16 in floods and eight schools were damaged in local disputes. Around PKR1 billion will be needed to reconstruct secondary schools, PKR 650 million for primary schools, PKR 500 million for colleges and PKR 550 million for elementary schools.
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December - 6 
Unidentified armed assailants shot dead a man on National Highway near Kadha Kocha area of Mastung District while he was on his way to Khuzdar in a passenger van on December 6, reports The News.
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Unidentified armed assailants shot dead a man on National Highway near Kadha Kocha area of Mastung District while he was on his way to Khuzdar in a passenger van on December 6, reports The News.
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December - 6 
Interim Election Council (IEC) Chairperson, Khil Raj Regmi inaugurating the 4th assembly of Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and an art exhibition in Kathmandu on December 6 said that the formation of a new Government and the constitution drafting p
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Interim Election Council (IEC) Chairperson, Khil Raj Regmi inaugurating the 4th assembly of Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and an art exhibition in Kathmandu on December 6 said that the formation of a new Government and the constitution drafting process will take a pace very soon after the new Constituent Assembly (CA) session starts its regular work, reports Nepal News. Regmi said the election was concluded with maximum people's participation in a free, fair and peaceful manner. Economic and social development activities will start now with the start of the CA, and the days ahead are exciting for all sectors, Regmi said.
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December - 6 
The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) is preparing to declare the new CA ‘illegal’ at its extended central committee meeting that begins on December 8, reports The Himalayan Times. The party’s impending move comes as no surpr
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The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) is preparing to declare the new CA ‘illegal’ at its extended central committee meeting that begins on December 8, reports The Himalayan Times. The party’s impending move comes as no surprise as it had led a CA poll boycott campaign of a 33-party alliance in the lead-up to the vote. More than 200 leaders, including 151 central committee members and 50 central advisers, will take part in the meeting for which the party will seek a suitable venue for want of space at the party’s Buddhanagar-based headquarters. According to CPN-Maoist leaders, party Chairman Mohan Baidhya will present a written proposal at the meeting proposing that the party should go for a struggle discarding the CA and declaring it illegal. Baidhya will also propose that the party should not accept nominated seats offered to join the CA regardless of the size of the offer.
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December - 6 
The parliamentary committee of the Nepali Congress (NC) on December 6 decided to hold talks with other parties to form a consensus Government and Constitution-drafting, reports The Hindu. “The Nepali Congress wants to move ahead on the issue of runni
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The parliamentary committee of the Nepali Congress (NC) on December 6 decided to hold talks with other parties to form a consensus Government and Constitution-drafting, reports The Hindu. “The Nepali Congress wants to move ahead on the issue of running the Government and Constitution-writing by having consensus and cooperation with all political parties,” said a statement by the largest party in the new CA after its parliamentary committee meeting in Kathmandu. The NC’s official stance to hold talks with “all political parties” comes a day after the second largest party and NC’s functional partner in the last assembly, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML), officially demanded re-election of President and Vice-President. The NC is averse to such a proposition.
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December - 6 
Dhaka city, trucker Mehedi Hasan (30) who suffered 64 percent burns, died of his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital reports. Pro-blockade activists stopped his vehicle in Sadar sub-District of Faridpur District and hurled a petrol bomb at hi
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Dhaka city, trucker Mehedi Hasan (30) who suffered 64 percent burns, died of his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital reports. Pro-blockade activists stopped his vehicle in Sadar sub-District of Faridpur District and hurled a petrol bomb at him on November 30, the first day of the opposition’s six-day blockade. Separately, Jahanara Begum (50) got burnt injuries when criminals hurled a petrol bomb at the battery-run three-wheeler she was a passenger of at Shyampur area. The battery-run three-wheeler flipped following the attack and most of the passengers got out in time but her sari had caught fire and 27 percent of her body was burnt.
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December - 6 
Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on December 6 via text directed his party leaders in the polls-time cabinet to submit their resignation letters to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 7 (today), reports The Daily Star. He changed his earlie
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Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on December 6 via text directed his party leaders in the polls-time cabinet to submit their resignation letters to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 7 (today), reports The Daily Star. He changed his earlier decision of submitting the letters to the President to comply with the constitutional guideline and to avert any controversy over his party ministers’ resignation process. According to article 58 (1) of the constitution, a minister needs to submit his/her resignation letter to the prime minister for submission to the President. JP Secretary General Ruhul Amin Hawlader said, “If we do not get any appointment since tomorrow is holiday, we may hand over the letters to the PM’s principal secretary to have those forwarded to her.”
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December - 6 
An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) was critically injured in an attack by miscreants at Burir Bazar village of Lalmonirhat District on December 6, reports New Age. The injured BCL man was
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An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) was critically injured in an attack by miscreants at Burir Bazar village of Lalmonirhat District on December 6, reports New Age. The injured BCL man was identified as Abul Kalam (25). Police said that Kalam was stabbed by a gang of miscreants in the legs, hands, head and back. BCL leaders claimed that Kalam was stabbed by opposition BNP men over political conflict.
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December - 6 
Eight activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested with six crude bombs in Khulna District’s Phultala sub-District on December 6 on charges of derailing a train and planning to blow up a power station, reports The Daily Star. Police said
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Eight activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested with six crude bombs in Khulna District’s Phultala sub-District on December 6 on charges of derailing a train and planning to blow up a power station, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the eight were involved in removing fishplates in Jungipasa area where the Nakshikantha Express derailed with six coaches, wounding at least seven people.
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December - 6 
Sylhet District, another arson victim, Shoeb Ahmed (25), a CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver, who had suffered a fatal road accident while being chased by blockaders, died of his injuries at Sylhet Medical College Hospital.
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Sylhet District, another arson victim, Shoeb Ahmed (25), a CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver, who had suffered a fatal road accident while being chased by blockaders, died of his injuries at Sylhet Medical College Hospital.
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December - 6 
United Nations (UN) official, Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández-Taranco arrived in Dhaka city on December 6 for a four-day whirlwind visit to discuss with political leaders a mutually acceptable formula to hold “inclus
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United Nations (UN) official, Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández-Taranco arrived in Dhaka city on December 6 for a four-day whirlwind visit to discuss with political leaders a mutually acceptable formula to hold “inclusive, non-violent and credible” election, reports The Daily Star. He is expected to meet twice with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia. In addition to meeting with the PM and BNP chief, he will also hold discussions in Dhaka with Foreign Minister AH Mahmud Ali, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad, Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque, leaders of major political parties, and representatives of civil society and the media
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December - 6 
Main opposition United National Party (UNP) called on the Government to form an all-party process to defeat moves against the country at the next United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions, reports Colombo Page on December 7. Parliamentaria
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Main opposition United National Party (UNP) called on the Government to form an all-party process to defeat moves against the country at the next United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions, reports Colombo Page on December 7. Parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa senior leader of UNP told a news conference that all political parties in the country need to form a process to face and defeat any resolution against the country at the UNHRC. While stressing that any domestic issue needs to be solved internally and not internationally, the opposition MP noted that any international sanction would have a direct impact on the poor masses in the country. According to Premadasa, it is Sri Lanka's dilapidated foreign policy that has resulted in international interventions.
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December - 6 
The United States (US) on December 6 said that it would continue to be concerned about ongoing issues regarding restrictions on freedom of the press and expression, the erosion of the rule of law, and violence against religious minorities in Sri Lank
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The United States (US) on December 6 said that it would continue to be concerned about ongoing issues regarding restrictions on freedom of the press and expression, the erosion of the rule of law, and violence against religious minorities in Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror. Addressing the daily media briefing at the State Department, Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf said: “The U.S. has long urged the Government of Sri Lanka to fulfill its public commitments, to implement the recommendations of its own Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Committee (LLRC) report and to develop credible justice mechanisms to address outstanding allegations concerning serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.”
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December - 6 
United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire told British Parliament that, “The UK has been voted back on to the Human Rights Council and will play an active role in building international support ahead of the Mar
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United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire told British Parliament that, “The UK has been voted back on to the Human Rights Council and will play an active role in building international support ahead of the March Human Rights Council session. We will continue to discuss Sri Lanka with a range of other European Union (EU), Commonwealth and international partners over the coming months.” reports Daily Mirror on December 6. He also said that Prime Minister David Cameroon was clear with the Sri Lankan President at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Colombo in November. He added “We expect real progress on human rights, reconciliation, accountability, and political settlement. The Human Rights Council will assess progress in March. We will use our position on the UN Human Rights Council to work with the UN Human Rights Commissioner and call for an international inquiry.”
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December - 7 
A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Tamnganba faction of KCP (KCP-Tamnganba), identified as Kongjengbam Basanta Singh and Oinam Sanatomba Singh from Sangaipat Road in front of Sericulture office in Imphal East
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A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Tamnganba faction of KCP (KCP-Tamnganba), identified as Kongjengbam Basanta Singh and Oinam Sanatomba Singh from Sangaipat Road in front of Sericulture office in Imphal East District on December 7.
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December - 7 
Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi on December 7 said that all parties should extend support and help clear the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill for implementing the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement 1974, in the current winter session of P
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Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi on December 7 said that all parties should extend support and help clear the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill for implementing the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement 1974, in the current winter session of Parliament, reports Times of India. CM, Gogoi's appeal came just before the Centre's second attempt to push the Indo-Bangladesh land swap deal in the Rajya Sabha for ratification amidst opposition from Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).
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December - 7 
A former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) Ramesh Pramanik (32) surrendered before Ranchi Police in Ranchi District on December 7, reports Times of India. CPI-Maoist had allegedly abandoned Pramanik (32) in 2011 when he had expressed
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A former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) Ramesh Pramanik (32) surrendered before Ranchi Police in Ranchi District on December 7, reports Times of India. CPI-Maoist had allegedly abandoned Pramanik (32) in 2011 when he had expressed his growing disenchantment with left-wing extremism. After being ousted from the Maoist camp, the supply of money to Pramanik started drying up and he was finding it increasingly difficult to look after his family with what he earned from his small paddy fields in Tamar, 70 km from Ranchi, Police said.
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December - 7 
IGP-law and order, SN Singh on December 7 claimed that four to five leaders and many cadres of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) are willing to surrender and join the mainstream, reports Times of India. "I cannot say whe
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IGP-law and order, SN Singh on December 7 claimed that four to five leaders and many cadres of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) are willing to surrender and join the mainstream, reports Times of India. "I cannot say when this is going to happen as these things take time but the process has started," Singh said. All of them will be coming from their bases from across the border (Myanmar). Almost immediately after Singh's claims were released in the media, the ULFA-I reacted saying that Assam Police is trying to enact a surrender drama.
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December - 7 
Investigation by Punjab Police into the case of Dev Behl alleged drug cartel kingpin revealed that he was once an associate of Dawood Ibrahim and his brother Anees and was involved in gold smuggling ring being operated by them in the 1980s, The Times
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Investigation by Punjab Police into the case of Dev Behl alleged drug cartel kingpin revealed that he was once an associate of Dawood Ibrahim and his brother Anees and was involved in gold smuggling ring being operated by them in the 1980s, The Times of India reported on December 8. Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hardial Singh Mann said "From 1983 to 1988, he was operating an international gold smuggling syndicate along with Anees, brother of Dawood Ibrahim, on latter's directions. He had met Anees and Dawood many times during the course of the gold smuggling racket”. "He maintained social contact with Dawood even after their partnership broke up in 1988. He even went to Dubai to meet Dawood. This gold smuggling racket was operated on a massive scale with 8-10kg of gold being smuggled on a monthly basis," the SSP added.
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December - 7 
Nongstoin Police, on December 7, arrested two Hynniewtrep A'chik National Movement (HANM) West Khasi Hills District members in connection with arson-related cases in Nongstoin.
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Nongstoin Police, on December 7, arrested two Hynniewtrep A'chik National Movement (HANM) West Khasi Hills District members in connection with arson-related cases in Nongstoin.
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December - 7 
On December 7 that Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has lauded the village councils of Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Darogapather and Purana Bazar under East Dimapur for their joint resolution not to pay ‘tax’ to any ‘Naga Political Grou
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On December 7 that Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has lauded the village councils of Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Darogapather and Purana Bazar under East Dimapur for their joint resolution not to pay ‘tax’ to any ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPGs) under their jurisdictions as per the October 31 public resolution. In a statement, ACAUT also congratulated the village councils for having formed a local ACAUT unit under their jurisdictions and asked every village/colony in Nagaland to emulate the same. ACAUT also re-emphasized that unless “One Government One Tax” became a reality of the Nagas, people would “continue to suffer.”
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December - 7 
Police will soon launch an operation against the NDFB-IKS, a top official said this on September 7, reports The Shillong Times. The decision was taken by police after reports of rampant extortion and abduction by the I.K. Songbijit-led militant outfi
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Police will soon launch an operation against the NDFB-IKS, a top official said this on September 7, reports The Shillong Times. The decision was taken by police after reports of rampant extortion and abduction by the I.K. Songbijit-led militant outfit in all the four districts of the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD). “Five jawans of the civil wing of the SSB, who were engaged in some field work in Chirang district, were abducted by cadres of the NDFB anti-talk faction on December 6. “The militants later released three of them after police and security forces started a search operation,” Inspector–General of Police (IGP-law and order), S.N. Singh said. “We are planning to launch an operation against the anti-talk faction of the NDFB in a day or two,” he said.
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December - 7 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has suffered a major jolt when a section of its cadres under the leadership with Reading T Sangma, the former ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, deserted camps and formed a new militant outfit GNLA-Faction (GN
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has suffered a major jolt when a section of its cadres under the leadership with Reading T Sangma, the former ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, deserted camps and formed a new militant outfit GNLA-Faction (GNLA-F). Confirming this, Police sources, on December 7, said Reading has made South Garo Hills as his main area of operation. It is learnt that Reading was unhappy with the manner he was treated by ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit Sohan D Shira who demoted him from the post of ‘finance secretary’ to ‘grievance cell’ in charge. As the finance secretary of GNLA, Reading had to collect money and hand them over to Sohan. Reading’s grouse against Sohan was that the Sohan kept all the loot when he was the one who was collecting the money on behalf of the outfit. Interestingly, Jack Marak who had abducted Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dadengre recently, and other GNLA ‘area commanders’ have joined Reading’s group.
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December - 7 
There was heavy exchange of fire between 44th Assam Rifles and unidentified militants in Kamjong area in Ukhrul District, in the India-Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The security force personnel returned the fire and the exchange lasted
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There was heavy exchange of fire between 44th Assam Rifles and unidentified militants in Kamjong area in Ukhrul District, in the India-Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The security force personnel returned the fire and the exchange lasted for several hours, the Police said. However, No casualty was reported during the incident.
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December - 7 
Troops of 29 Assam Rifles launched an operation near Town Hall Bus stand, Dimapur District and arrested one individual, identified as Mezhukedo Liegisu who was in possession of one 9mm and four .22 pistols on December 7, reports The Sangai Express .
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Troops of 29 Assam Rifles launched an operation near Town Hall Bus stand, Dimapur District and arrested one individual, identified as Mezhukedo Liegisu who was in possession of one 9mm and four .22 pistols on December 7, reports The Sangai Express . The arrestee informed that Akiu Yimchunger of Solokur village, Tuensang District had supplied him the weapons for facilitating the sale. In a follow up operation, Akiu Yimchunger was also arrested.
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December - 7 
Two villagers have been executed in Samanda village (East Garo Hills District) by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the night of December 5. Suspected GNLA raided Samanda Megapgre village, 18 kms from Williamnagar town and took away at gunpoint
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Two villagers have been executed in Samanda village (East Garo Hills District) by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the night of December 5. Suspected GNLA raided Samanda Megapgre village, 18 kms from Williamnagar town and took away at gunpoint Dilseng N Sangma (28) and Liping D Sangma (27). Their bullet riddled bodies were recovered in the morning of December 7 from Patrang Samanda reserve forest by villagers and Police. The GNLA has branded the victims as timber smugglers.
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December - 7 
A dead body of an eight-year-old boy abducted four days ago was found lying in a sugarcane field in Bahawalpur District on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The victim had been kidnapped on December 2, 2013 on his way from school. The Police s
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A dead body of an eight-year-old boy abducted four days ago was found lying in a sugarcane field in Bahawalpur District on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The victim had been kidnapped on December 2, 2013 on his way from school. The Police said the boy’s father, Ghulam Soomro, who worked in Saudi Arabia, had returned home on the night of December 5, 2013 after being informed about the kidnapping. Soomro said his family had received a call from an unidentified man who had demanded that he be given PKR 5 million as ransom.
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December - 7 
A dead body of an eight-year-old boy abducted four days ago was found lying in a sugarcane field in Bahawalpur District on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The victim had been kidnapped on December 2, 2013 on his way from school. The Police s
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A dead body of an eight-year-old boy abducted four days ago was found lying in a sugarcane field in Bahawalpur District on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The victim had been kidnapped on December 2, 2013 on his way from school. The Police said the boy’s father, Ghulam Soomro, who worked in Saudi Arabia, had returned home on the night of December 5, 2013 after being informed about the kidnapping. Soomro said his family had received a call from an unidentified man who had demanded that he be given PKR 5 million as ransom. Later on December 6 they were informed that the boy’s body had been recovered from a field. He said the kidnappers had burnt the body and it was in a bad condition. He said the autopsy report revealed that the boy had been strangled to death. The kidnappers had then poured acid on the face for it to be difficult to identify the boy. They said the family had recognized the boy from his school
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December - 7 
A man, identified as Ashiq Hussain, and accused of bombing a house was sentenced to life imprisonment in Gilgit on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The verdict was announced by Anti-Terrorism Court judge Justice Raja Shahbaz Khan. However, an
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A man, identified as Ashiq Hussain, and accused of bombing a house was sentenced to life imprisonment in Gilgit on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The verdict was announced by Anti-Terrorism Court judge Justice Raja Shahbaz Khan. However, another accused, identified as Muhammad Jaffar, was exonerated over lack of evidence. Both Jaffar and Hussain were accused of attacking the house of contractor Afsar Jan, in 2009. Hussain and Jaffar were arrested under anti-terrorism laws in the days that followed and were subsequently jailed. “The court sentenced Hussain as it considered evidence presented by the prosecutors sufficient to prove his guilt,” said Hussain’s lawyer Sherbaz Ali.
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December - 7 
A bus helper suffered burns as blockaders set fire to the vehicle with him sleeping inside on December 7 at Louhajang sub-District of Munshiganj District, reports The Daily Star. The victim, Alamgir Hossain (25), received 20 percent burns. He was imm
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A bus helper suffered burns as blockaders set fire to the vehicle with him sleeping inside on December 7 at Louhajang sub-District of Munshiganj District, reports The Daily Star. The victim, Alamgir Hossain (25), received 20 percent burns. He was immediately taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.
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December - 7 
Detective Branch (DB) on December 7 arrested two people for their alleged involvement in torching a bus in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh 10 days ago, that left three passengers dead and 16 injured, reports The Daily Star. Police identified the two as Uzzal H
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Detective Branch (DB) on December 7 arrested two people for their alleged involvement in torching a bus in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh 10 days ago, that left three passengers dead and 16 injured, reports The Daily Star. Police identified the two as Uzzal Hossain (26), president of the ward-70 unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP and its activist Sohel Chan Milon (28).
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December - 7 
Four people were injured as opposition activists blasted a crude bomb near the AL office in Chapainawabganj District on December 7, reports The Daily Star. The injured were Azizur Rahman Khan Pavel, Mahmudur Rahman Rumon, Abdus Razzak and Abdus Salam
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Four people were injured as opposition activists blasted a crude bomb near the AL office in Chapainawabganj District on December 7, reports The Daily Star. The injured were Azizur Rahman Khan Pavel, Mahmudur Rahman Rumon, Abdus Razzak and Abdus Salam. Ziaur Rahman Arman, District unit secretary of BCL, blamed the activists of BNP and JeI for the attack.
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December - 7 
Oscar Fernández Taranco, United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs on December 7 sought to know from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if there was any scope for deferring the polls date, to which Hasina said the Election Commission
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Oscar Fernández Taranco, United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs on December 7 sought to know from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if there was any scope for deferring the polls date, to which Hasina said the Election Commission (EC) could decide that, reports The Daily Star. Taranco also met opposition leader Khaleda Zia, but the outcome of the meeting was not disclosed by either side. He held a one-to-one meeting with Hasina at Gono Bhabanand with Khaleda at her Gulshan residence in Dhaka city.
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December - 8 
A shopkeeper, identified as Ghulam Mohammad, who was critically injured in the militant attack on December 2 in which one Station House Officer (SHO) was killed and three others were injured at Chadoora chowk market of Budgam District, succumbed to i
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A shopkeeper, identified as Ghulam Mohammad, who was critically injured in the militant attack on December 2 in which one Station House Officer (SHO) was killed and three others were injured at Chadoora chowk market of Budgam District, succumbed to injuries on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior.
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December - 8 
A special court set up to try cases against 14 groups demanding introduction of the ILP in the State has given them a month's time to file their statements after they failed to appear before the court. The special court, headed by First Class Judicia
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A special court set up to try cases against 14 groups demanding introduction of the ILP in the State has given them a month's time to file their statements after they failed to appear before the court. The special court, headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai, has fixed January 7, 2014, for filing written statements by the leaders of the pressure groups.
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December - 8 
A team of Imphal East commandos arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defense Force (KYKL-MDF) cadre, identified as Ashem Rameshwor Singh alias Kangba on December 8 from Khurai Popular High School Crossing in Imphal East District. One .38 pis
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A team of Imphal East commandos arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defense Force (KYKL-MDF) cadre, identified as Ashem Rameshwor Singh alias Kangba on December 8 from Khurai Popular High School Crossing in Imphal East District. One .38 pistol with magazine containing eight live rounds and one mobile phone along with SIM card were recovered from his possession, the Police statement said. He also disclosed that he had extorted money from several transport associations.
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December - 8 
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand has emerged as major haven for spread of Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) worth thousands of crores rupees with origin from Pakistan using Dubai, Dhaka, Kathmandu and Colombo routes reported Mydigitalfc.com on Decemb
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Bangkok, the capital of Thailand has emerged as major haven for spread of Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) worth thousands of crores rupees with origin from Pakistan using Dubai, Dhaka, Kathmandu and Colombo routes reported Mydigitalfc.com on December 9. Pakistani nationals based out of Thailand have used this South East Asian country as a safe haven to transport high denomination Indian currency into the country. Mostly, the FICN is transported via businessmen, tourists and couriers visiting Thailand on leisure or business. These Pakistani operatives having links with terror outfits as well as Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) also orchestrate a well-charted smuggling racket in fake currency into India.
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December - 8 
NDFB-IKS has termed the encounter of Biswajit Basumatary as ‘fake encounter’ by Assam Police and Indian Army, reports The Sentinel.
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NDFB-IKS has termed the encounter of Biswajit Basumatary as ‘fake encounter’ by Assam Police and Indian Army, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 8 
Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) at Sabra Gali in Mendhar Sector of Poonch District on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistan Army troops of 654 Baloch Regiment started firing on India
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Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) at Sabra Gali in Mendhar Sector of Poonch District on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistan Army troops of 654 Baloch Regiment started firing on Indian positions at 4.35 pm from Dabsi area of Pakistan targeting three forwards posts of the Indian Army, which immediately retaliated. Sources said retaliation by the Indian troops was necessitated to ensure that the militants didn’t manage to take advantage of firing from across the LoC to sneak into this side as weather conditions were not favourable. “There were no casualties or damage on the Indian side in Pakistan firing,’’ sources added.
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December - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in Ningthemchakhul of Imphal East District and arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres on December 8. They are identified as ‘Deputy Secretary’ (Forest and Envir
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Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in Ningthemchakhul of Imphal East District and arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres on December 8. They are identified as ‘Deputy Secretary’ (Forest and Environment) Soreipam Keishing (36) and ‘Asstant Section Officer’ Ringmati Pangrei (42). Two 9 mm pistol with magazines and 7 live rounds, a ‘tax’ Collection receipt and a Motor cycle were recovered from them.
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December - 8 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a suspected militant belonging to the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) ,identified as Biswajit Basumatary (28), at Daisungjhora in Chirang District on December 8,rep
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a suspected militant belonging to the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) ,identified as Biswajit Basumatary (28), at Daisungjhora in Chirang District on December 8,reports The Telegraph. Chirang Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), T. Ram Pegu, said three NDFB militants fired on a team comprising police and CRPF and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans, who were carrying out combing operations in Daisungjhora under Amguri Police Station in Chirang District. The combing operations were launched after two jawans of the SSB (civil wing) were allegedly kidnapped by cadres of the outfit yesterday from Kahitama village in Chirang district, close to the Indo-Bhutan border. However, the slain militant’s family members that said he had gone to his crop field at dawn and claimed he was not a militant. Jayanta Basumatary, ‘president’ of the Chirang unit of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) also backed the family’s claim.
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December - 8 
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Suresh Chakma with Fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with face value of INR 20,000 from an area close to India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, B
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The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Suresh Chakma with Fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with face value of INR 20,000 from an area close to India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, Business Standard reported on December 8. A Commandant of the 195 battalion, Chitra Paul, revealed "Fake currency notes are made under the supervision of ISI. ISI then sends it through land border and other nations to India”.
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December - 8 
The Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has questioned the conscience of the Naga Hoho, the apex body of the Nagas in condemning the bomb attack at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) office on November 15 and its silence on the recent murder of Jonathan Kashung
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The Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has questioned the conscience of the Naga Hoho, the apex body of the Nagas in condemning the bomb attack at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) office on November 15 and its silence on the recent murder of Jonathan Kashung, the presidential candidate of TNL, reports The Sangai Express on December 9. Asserting that Jonathan Kashung was eliminated by Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in order to appoint one Artex as their puppet by violating TNL constitution, the MNPF statement said that the NSCN-IM asserts itself as upholding rule of law, at the same time they are dictating Naga people especially Tangkhul people in every way of life for more than 25 years by suppressing sacred voice of the Tangkhul people.
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December - 8 
The recent statement of the NDFB-IKS is a matter of concern as it appeared that they are likely to interfere in the forthcoming 2014 parliamentary elections, reports The Sentinel on December 9. ‘Spokesman’ of the NDFB-IKS, BR Ferengga, in a press sta
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The recent statement of the NDFB-IKS is a matter of concern as it appeared that they are likely to interfere in the forthcoming 2014 parliamentary elections, reports The Sentinel on December 9. ‘Spokesman’ of the NDFB-IKS, BR Ferengga, in a press statement sent recently said the outfit was born for the protection of the Bodos and other indigenous tribal communities of the State with their objective to free the Bodos and tribal from the bondage of the foreigners. He clearly said that they didn’t want to interfere in the regional politics of Western South East Asia (WESEA) but today they are compelled to say something and take step about the worst politics of their region for the greater interest of indigenous tribal community. He called upon all the Bodo leaders those who are associated with the political parties like Congress (I) and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) from grassroots to top level to think twice and take second option for the greater interests of the Bodos and other indigenous tribal people.
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December - 8 
Thoubal District Police commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant while conducting a search operation at Yairipok Top Chingtha area in the District on December 8. Identifying the arrestee as Heikham Herojit Singh alias Ngouba ali
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Thoubal District Police commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant while conducting a search operation at Yairipok Top Chingtha area in the District on December 8. Identifying the arrestee as Heikham Herojit Singh alias Ngouba alias Angou (29), a statement issued by the Superintendant Police (SP) of Thoubal said, one 9mm Pistol and one live round were recovered from his possession.
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December - 8 
A man of the Kutchhi Rabita Committee (KRC), identified as Zubair Kutchhi (32), was sitting outside his residence near Jhatpat Market in Lyari Town on December 8, reported The News.
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A man of the Kutchhi Rabita Committee (KRC), identified as Zubair Kutchhi (32), was sitting outside his residence near Jhatpat Market in Lyari Town on December 8, reported The News.
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December - 8 
A Shia man, identified as Syed Iftikhar Abbas Rizvi (42), was shot dead near Babulilm Imambargah in Five Star Chowrangi within the remits of Hyderi Police Station in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 8, repo
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A Shia man, identified as Syed Iftikhar Abbas Rizvi (42), was shot dead near Babulilm Imambargah in Five Star Chowrangi within the remits of Hyderi Police Station in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 8, reported Daily Times.
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December - 8 
An activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Haji Ali Irshad Khan (45), was shot dead in Orangi Town on December 8, reports The News.
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An activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Haji Ali Irshad Khan (45), was shot dead in Orangi Town on December 8, reports The News.
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December - 8 
several suspects were arrested in raid across the city by Police and Rangers, reported The News. The law enforcement agencies say that many of these arrested men are terrorist, target killers, extortionists, and kidnappers.
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several suspects were arrested in raid across the city by Police and Rangers, reported The News. The law enforcement agencies say that many of these arrested men are terrorist, target killers, extortionists, and kidnappers.
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December - 8 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah on December 8 moved from North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported The News. According to sources Mullah Fazlulla
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah on December 8 moved from North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported The News. According to sources Mullah Fazlullah has decided to use Dir District as the headquarters of TTP instead of North Waziristan which has been declared insecure by his aides due to the growing intensity of drone attacks. TTP chief first went to Kunar in Afghanistan and then shifted to an undisclosed location in Dir District of KP. However, the TTP sources have not confirmed the movement of Mullah Fazlullah.
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December - 8 
The Express Tribune quoting a performance report of the city Police reported that for the past three months as many as 9, 944 alleged criminals were arrested with a staggering 15, 653 kilograms of explosive material recovered during raids in Karachi.
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The Express Tribune quoting a performance report of the city Police reported that for the past three months as many as 9, 944 alleged criminals were arrested with a staggering 15, 653 kilograms of explosive material recovered during raids in Karachi. Inspector General of Sindh Police Shahid Nadeem Baloch submitted the report, which charts data from September 5, 2013 to December 6, 2013. The arrested suspects include 269 wanted criminals, 3,056 absconders, 40 kidnappers, 61 extortionists and 102 terrorists. Various types and amounts of ammunition were also recovered by the Karachi Police.
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December - 8 
Two dead bodies, one identified as that of Ashfaq Ahmed (35) and another unidentified, were found from separate areas of Gulistan Cony and Rangi Wara, within the precincts of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 8, reports Daily Times.
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Two dead bodies, one identified as that of Ashfaq Ahmed (35) and another unidentified, were found from separate areas of Gulistan Cony and Rangi Wara, within the precincts of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 8, reports Daily Times. According to Station House Officer (SHO) Sajjad Mangi, both the victims were associated with gangster Baba Ladla.
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December - 8 
Two drivers of NATO containers were injured when armed militants torched two tankers carrying fuel for United States (US) and NATO troops in Haji Shehar area of Bolan District on December 8, reported Dawn. Muhammad Ayub, a levies official said four m
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Two drivers of NATO containers were injured when armed militants torched two tankers carrying fuel for United States (US) and NATO troops in Haji Shehar area of Bolan District on December 8, reported Dawn. Muhammad Ayub, a levies official said four militants on two motorcycles opened fire at tankers in Bolan District. "The tankers caught fire after indiscriminate firing by the militants," he said. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident came a day after the Chief Minister Balochistan Doctor Malik Baloch announced program that his Government was committed to provide security to NATO and United States (US) supplies passing through the province.
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December - 8 
In its first post-election meeting with the two largest parties, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on December 8 sought “constitutional guarantee” of consensual politics, independent investigations into alleged election irregularit
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In its first post-election meeting with the two largest parties, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on December 8 sought “constitutional guarantee” of consensual politics, independent investigations into alleged election irregularities and a renewed commitment to the 12-point agreement signed in 2005 which brokered the peace deal that ended the decade-long Maoist conflict, reports Kantipuronline.com. The UCPN-M and 18 other fringe parties had announced on December 7 that they will boycott the CA until their demands are addressed. In the talks, leaders, however, failed to iron out major differences. While the NC and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) pushed for settling all the issues, including the demands for constitution amendment, through the CA process itself, the UCPN-M sought an express commitment from the two parties before the CA process actually begins.
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December - 8 
The Central Committee (CC) meeting of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) kicked off in Kathmandu on December 8 with the party likely to broach up the issue CA disbandment, reports Kantipuronline.com. Sources informed that Chai
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The Central Committee (CC) meeting of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) kicked off in Kathmandu on December 8 with the party likely to broach up the issue CA disbandment, reports Kantipuronline.com. Sources informed that Chairman Mohan Baidya 's political document that includes party's future working guideline, the one with the idea of CA dissolution, has been distributed to the CC members. Party spokesperson Pampha Bhusal informed that the CC meet would review party's role after the general convention and the recently concluded CA election which the party had boycotted. She added that the CC meet would decide on party's future political line and also rearrange party's organizational structure.
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December - 8 
An AL activist was killed by an unidentified gang at Aamtala village under Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 8, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Ezhar Ali Morol (55), was a member of Bali union unit of AL. Babar Ali Morol, brot
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An AL activist was killed by an unidentified gang at Aamtala village under Sadar sub-District of Satkhira District on December 8, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Ezhar Ali Morol (55), was a member of Bali union unit of AL. Babar Ali Morol, brother to the victim, said their rivals, who are involved with JeI-ICS politics, took the advantage of the ongoing political turmoil and killed his brother.
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December - 8 
Chittagong District, three people, including a Police Constable, suffered splinter injuries as blockaders exploded five crude bombs at a Police-carrying van in Chittagong city.
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Chittagong District, three people, including a Police Constable, suffered splinter injuries as blockaders exploded five crude bombs at a Police-carrying van in Chittagong city.
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December - 8 
Dhaka city, Rehana Begum (29) died after fighting for life for seven days at Enam Medical College and Hospital. Rehana and nine others had sustained injuries when they hurried out of a speeding bus on December 2 as pickets hurled a petrol bomb at th
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Dhaka city, Rehana Begum (29) died after fighting for life for seven days at Enam Medical College and Hospital. Rehana and nine others had sustained injuries when they hurried out of a speeding bus on December 2 as pickets hurled a petrol bomb at the vehicle heading to Dhaka.
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December - 8 
In Meherpur District, the opposition activists went on the rampage at Gangni sub-Disrtrict leaving a Policeman and two local journalists injured. Police said around 2,000 BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)
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In Meherpur District, the opposition activists went on the rampage at Gangni sub-Disrtrict leaving a Policeman and two local journalists injured. Police said around 2,000 BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists brought out a procession from Shishirpara area. The activists exploded 10 crude bombs at the Gangni sub-Disrtrict election office and vandalised the office.
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December - 8 
Jhenidah District, a running battle between Police and opposition men left 10, including three Policemen, injured in Jhenidah town.
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Jhenidah District, a running battle between Police and opposition men left 10, including three Policemen, injured in Jhenidah town.
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December - 8 
Land minister Amir Hossain Amu on December 8 said the AL would not raise any objection if the EC changes the polls schedule, reports New Age. He also said that the AL-led Government was trying to negotiate with the main opposition BNP to bring them t
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Land minister Amir Hossain Amu on December 8 said the AL would not raise any objection if the EC changes the polls schedule, reports New Age. He also said that the AL-led Government was trying to negotiate with the main opposition BNP to bring them to the 10th parliamentary polls scheduled for January 5. The senior AL leader made the remark at a time when the visiting United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernández Taranco called for rescheduling the election.
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December - 8 
Noakhali District, 10 people were injured in a clash between blockaders and Police at Basurhat area.
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Noakhali District, 10 people were injured in a clash between blockaders and Police at Basurhat area.
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December - 8 
The Government will execute the death sentence handed down to JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah as early as possible after finishing the relevant legal procedures, State Minister for Home Shamsul Haque Tuku told The Daily Star on December 9
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The Government will execute the death sentence handed down to JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah as early as possible after finishing the relevant legal procedures, State Minister for Home Shamsul Haque Tuku told The Daily Star on December 9
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December - 8 
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on December 8 issued a warrant of execution for JeI Assistant Secretary Abdul Quader Mollah, condemned to death for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. On February 5,
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The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on December 8 issued a warrant of execution for JeI Assistant Secretary Abdul Quader Mollah, condemned to death for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. On February 5, the ICT-2 sentenced Mollah to life imprisonment but the Supreme Court on September 17 awarded him the death penalty. The full verdict of the Supreme Court was released on December 5. The ICT-2 issued the warrant on receiving the full text of the Supreme Court verdict that overruled the tribunal’s life imprisonment for Mollah and gave him the death penalty.
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December - 8 
Three persons were killed and many others were injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country on December 8, reports The Daily Star. In Sylhet District, an activist of Banglade
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Three persons were killed and many others were injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party- blockade of roads, rail and waterways across the country on December 8, reports The Daily Star. In Sylhet District, an activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) was killed in a clash between AL and BNP-led blockade violence. The deceased identified as Masud Ahmed (23) was vice-president of BCL Chhatak Technical School and College unit.
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December - 8 
Unidentified criminals killed a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Kumarkhali sub-District of Kushtia District on December 8, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Munshi Rashidur Rahman, was joint secretary of the sub-District unit BNP. Accor
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Unidentified criminals killed a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Kumarkhali sub-District of Kushtia District on December 8, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Munshi Rashidur Rahman, was joint secretary of the sub-District unit BNP. According to Police, Rashidur had been facing death threat from outlawed party cadres and used to stay in Dhaka city for the last four years. The area is infested with the factions of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)–Janajuddha and Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF).
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December - 8 
Workers Party (WP) general secretary Anisur Rahman Mollick emerging from a meeting held at AL president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s political office in Dhaka city said the AL-led alliance will form ‘anarchy protection committees’ across the co
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Workers Party (WP) general secretary Anisur Rahman Mollick emerging from a meeting held at AL president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s political office in Dhaka city said the AL-led alliance will form ‘anarchy protection committees’ across the country to face off the mayhem carried out by BNP-led alliance in the name of movement, reports New Age. He said ‘We have taken a decision to face off the opposition politically as they have been carrying out countrywide mayhem in the name of political actions.’ Other leaders of the alliance at their meeting called on their supporters to take to the street to resist the mayhem being carried out by the opposition alliance.
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December - 9 
A group of unidentified armed militants snatched as many as six nos. of 303 rifles from the Home Guards deputed at Moujabari under Kokrajhar Police Station on December 9, reports The Sentinel. Sources from the Home Guards deputed at Moujabari told th
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A group of unidentified armed militants snatched as many as six nos. of 303 rifles from the Home Guards deputed at Moujabari under Kokrajhar Police Station on December 9, reports The Sentinel. Sources from the Home Guards deputed at Moujabari told the visiting reporters that about six armed miscreants came to their camp at around 2 am and took away their service rifles showing AK–47 rifles. The Officer-In-Charge (OC) of Kokrajhar Police Station, however, ruled out the possibility of hands of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) faction led by IK Songbijit.
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December - 9 
A mukhiya (head of village level local self-government institution) was arrested on December 9 with 150 blankets meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a village under the Khaira Police Station area in Bihar’s Jamui Di
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A mukhiya (head of village level local self-government institution) was arrested on December 9 with 150 blankets meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a village under the Khaira Police Station area in Bihar’s Jamui District, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, the Police recovered 150 blankets from the house of Harni Panchayat mukhiya Mahesh Tanti in Harni village which he was supposed to deliver to the Maoists, the Deputy Inspector General of Police Munger Range Sudhanshu Kumar said.
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December - 9 
Following request from several church bodies and organisations, the 13 pro-Inner Line permit (ILP) pressure groups, on December 9, have decided to reduce the bandh (shut down strike) by 24 hours from 36-hour. The bandh will now be effective form 5 am
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Following request from several church bodies and organisations, the 13 pro-Inner Line permit (ILP) pressure groups, on December 9, have decided to reduce the bandh (shut down strike) by 24 hours from 36-hour. The bandh will now be effective form 5 am to 5 pm on December 10 (today) in the whole of Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
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December - 9 
Gujarat High Court on December 9 denied bail to one of the 2008 serial blasts accused, identified as Hasib Raza alias Shamimbhai Firdos Raza Mohammed Saiyed considering the seriousness of his offence and the fact that the trial is already underway, r
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Gujarat High Court on December 9 denied bail to one of the 2008 serial blasts accused, identified as Hasib Raza alias Shamimbhai Firdos Raza Mohammed Saiyed considering the seriousness of his offence and the fact that the trial is already underway, reports The Times of India. Hasib Raza sought bail from the high court on the ground that he was lodged in jail for over five years and the trial is not likely to be completed in near future. In a rebuttal, the special prosecutor submitted that it was a bomb blast case, in which 56 people had lost their lives and several others had sustained injuries.
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December - 9 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police recovered huge quantity of explosives from a vehicle near Parimpora Bypass in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on December 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a car bearing registration number JK01 R 4818 was
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police recovered huge quantity of explosives from a vehicle near Parimpora Bypass in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on December 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a car bearing registration number JK01 R 4818 was intercepted by Police near Parimpora bypass in Srinagar and 10.5 kilogramme explosive packed in a packet was recovered from it. The driver of the car, identified as Hilal Ahmad, was arrested by the Police and the car was seized.
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December - 9 
Northern Army Command chief Lt. Gen. Sanjiv Chachra On December 9 said on the eve of World Human Rights Day that Army has zero tolerance for human rights violations during counter terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and asked the troops t
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Northern Army Command chief Lt. Gen. Sanjiv Chachra On December 9 said on the eve of World Human Rights Day that Army has zero tolerance for human rights violations during counter terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and asked the troops to ensure that people are not put to any inconvenience or harassment in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. “Counter terrorist operations required patience, maturity and restraint. I know the task is onerous but I have faith in your abilities and we must ensure at all times that the people are not put to any inconvenience or harassment due to our actions,” Lt Gen Chachra said.
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December - 9 
on December 11 that Security Forces arrested four members of the newly-formed A’chik Youth Liberation Front (AYLF) from Jengjal, 30 kms from Tura in West Garo Hills District, in the night of December 9. The four accused are alleged to have extorted m
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on December 11 that Security Forces arrested four members of the newly-formed A’chik Youth Liberation Front (AYLF) from Jengjal, 30 kms from Tura in West Garo Hills District, in the night of December 9. The four accused are alleged to have extorted money from businessmen and traders and also served several dozen demand notes on behalf of the new group. The accused were identified as Keblin T Sangma, Harking B Marak, Nibus Marak (36) and Eighteen Marak.
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December - 9 
On December 9 that the consortium of 13 pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups has announced a thirty-six hour bandh (shut down strike) from 5 am of December 10 till 5 pm on December 11 in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills region of the State. The purpos
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On December 9 that the consortium of 13 pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups has announced a thirty-six hour bandh (shut down strike) from 5 am of December 10 till 5 pm on December 11 in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills region of the State. The purposed 36-hour bandh would not be effective in the five districts of Garo Hills Districts. However, the pressure groups have announced two nights of road blockade on December 10 and 11 to be effective from 8 pm till 5 am the next morning in Garo Hills region only. Further, the pressure groups have also called a State-wide office picketing on December 13.
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December - 9 
on December 9 that while the peace talk with a faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is likely to see a final settlement soon, it is still uncertain when the vexed Naga issue could be resolved, said Union Home Joint Secretary North Ea
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on December 9 that while the peace talk with a faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is likely to see a final settlement soon, it is still uncertain when the vexed Naga issue could be resolved, said Union Home Joint Secretary North East In-charge, Shambhu Singh. Talking exclusively to The Sangai Express, Shambhu Singh said that as of today, nothing is certain on what the outcome of the ongoing peace talks with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will be. Admitting that the dialogue with Isak-Muivah led faction of the Naga rebel group has not seen any concrete progress, the Joint Secretary said that the outfit has submitted their charter of demands in July 2011 after abandoning the demand for sovereignty, unification of Naga areas and Nagalim. He said that as there is need for involvement and consent of the Governments of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland regarding the demands of NSCN-IM, the Centre is yet to give any reply to the Naga rebel group. On the other hand, dialogue with the pro-talk faction of ULFA has witnessed considerable progress and a final settlement may come soon, Shambhu Singh said. Although, the Joint Secretary refused to disclose the demands raised by ULFA, he said that it was related to the protection of the identity of Assamese people. Responding to a query regarding United Naga Council (UNC) demand for an ‘Alternative Arrangement’ (AA) outside Manipur Government pending a final solution to the Indo-Naga issue’, Shambhu Singh opined that the demand is quite hazy and explained that the Government of any State, including Manipur is made up by its people. Although, UNC has urged to upgrade the AA talk to a political level, the Centre has asked the State Government to resolve the matter with the UNC. Regarding the demand for a separate Kuki State, Shambhu Singh said that formation of a new State must be considered after assessing population, resources and area. A village is like a republic and these villages contribute to form India as a republic, he said.
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December - 9 
Security Force (SFs) recovered a Chinese grenade and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), from the house of two employees of the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) at Kahikuchi area near the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Kam
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Security Force (SFs) recovered a Chinese grenade and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), from the house of two employees of the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) at Kahikuchi area near the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Kamrup (metro) District on December 9, reports The Times of India. The explosives were recovered a day after intelligence inputs that the Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) opposed to peace talks might try to carry out subversive activities in Guwahati adds The Shillong Times. Police have also arrested the two ASEB employees, Atul Rabha and Tankeswar Rabha, from whose rented house the explosives were recovered.
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December - 9 
Security Forces arrested one militant of Noyon faction of KCP (KCP-Noyon), identified as Chabungbam Sunder Singh from Samaram Khongjom area in Thoubal District on December 9. Two Chinese made hand grenades with one detonator were recovered from his p
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Security Forces arrested one militant of Noyon faction of KCP (KCP-Noyon), identified as Chabungbam Sunder Singh from Samaram Khongjom area in Thoubal District on December 9. Two Chinese made hand grenades with one detonator were recovered from his possession.
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December - 9 
suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, who allegedly crossed over from neighbouring Bangladesh with RDX, managed to give Meghalaya Police the slip in a late night encounter on December 9 in the South Garo Hills District. South Garo
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suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, who allegedly crossed over from neighbouring Bangladesh with RDX, managed to give Meghalaya Police the slip in a late night encounter on December 9 in the South Garo Hills District. South Garo Hills superintendent of Police Davis N. Marak said, there were around seven to eight GNLA militants who had crossed over. While no casualty was reported from the Police side, it was unsure whether any of the militants were injured or killed. “Taking advantage of the darkness, the militants fled from the site,” he said. He also said according to intelligence inputs, the consignment, which was supposedly brought from across the border, contained RDX of high intensity. However, it was unclear whether the militants had retreated to Bangladesh or had managed to sneak into the Garo hills region.
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December - 9 
Taking strong exception to the Joint Secretary (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Shambhu Singh’s remark that the demand for an Alternative Arrangement is ‘quite hazy’, the United naga Council (UNC) has called a 48 hour total bandh (shut do
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Taking strong exception to the Joint Secretary (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Shambhu Singh’s remark that the demand for an Alternative Arrangement is ‘quite hazy’, the United naga Council (UNC) has called a 48 hour total bandh (shut down strike) on NH 37 with effect from the midnight of December 12., reports The Sangai Express on December 10. A statement issued by the UNC conveyed that it felt necessary to register strong protest against the statement of Shambhu Singh that the demand for an Alternative Arrangement is “quite hazy” and that the matter of upgrading the Alternative Arrangement talk to a political level has been left to the State Government to resolve with the UNC.
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December - 9 
The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has accused the State Government of indulging in partial treatment of its cadres, stating that most of its cadres are joining new outfits since the Gov
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The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has accused the State Government of indulging in partial treatment of its cadres, stating that most of its cadres are joining new outfits since the Government is sidelining the ANVC-B while providing all support to its parent outfit, ANVC. In a statement issued on December 9, ANVC-B leader, Doang D Shira said that after signing of the Peace Pact, ANVC-B cadres had come over ground but never received any support from the Government. “Mukul Sangma invited us to be part of the peace pact which we now see as a political ploy. Our response for peace is seen by the Government as a way to corner us,” the ANVC-B leader said, adding, “We came forward for peace but the Government’s failure to provide support and packages have disheartened our cadres.”
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December - 9 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in several murders were arrested from Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on December 9, reports The Hindu. The two arrested Maoists were Nabin Praska and Sana Wateka. They were memb
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in several murders were arrested from Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on December 9, reports The Hindu. The two arrested Maoists were Nabin Praska and Sana Wateka. They were members of Narayanpatna area committee of Srikakulam Koraput Divisional Committee (SKDC) of Andhra Orissa Border Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist. The arrest came a day after Maoist mayhem at Kumbhariput village in Bandhugaon block in the night of December 7. The Maoists had killed two persons alleging them to be Police informers and set ablaze at least five vehicles of a construction firm at this village.
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December - 9 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde revealed that the detained militant leader, Anup Chetia may not be keen on coming back to India, reports The Assam Tribune on December 10. “When I recently visited Tripura for inauguration of the ICP alon
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde revealed that the detained militant leader, Anup Chetia may not be keen on coming back to India, reports The Assam Tribune on December 10. “When I recently visited Tripura for inauguration of the ICP along the Bangladesh border, the Home Minister of Bangladesh was with me and at the press conference he was asked about Anup Chetia. He replied that cases were completed, but he had applied in the court pleading that he wants to stay in Bangladesh. But our demand is that he should be handed over,” Shinde said.
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December - 9 
A dead body of a woman, identified as Fazila Akhtar Dawood (55) was found from a water tank of her house in Block-9 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal area within the vicinity of Aziz Bhatti Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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A dead body of a woman, identified as Fazila Akhtar Dawood (55) was found from a water tank of her house in Block-9 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal area within the vicinity of Aziz Bhatti Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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December - 9 
A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker, identified as Mehmood (28), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Orangi Town within the precincts of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker, identified as Mehmood (28), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Orangi Town within the precincts of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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December - 9 
A person, identified as Nadeem (27) was shot dead near Post Office within the remits of Khokrapar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Nadeem (27) was shot dead near Post Office within the remits of Khokrapar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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December - 9 
A suspected militant was shot dead in Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times. Police said the deceased identified as Muzammil had an affiliation with criminals and suspect that his com
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A suspected militant was shot dead in Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times. Police said the deceased identified as Muzammil had an affiliation with criminals and suspect that his companion is behind his killing, while further investigation has been initiated.
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December - 9 
At least seven persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 9, reports Daily Times. Three persons among a child were killed and three others were injured in a firing
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At least seven persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 9, reports Daily Times. Three persons among a child were killed and three others were injured in a firing incident at the Jahanabad area of Pak Colony. Police officials said members of a gangster Ghaffar Zikri gang, in collaboration with members of the Baba Ladla gang arrived at the Jahanabad area of Pak Colony - the area under dominance of the outlawed Peoples Aman Committee chief Uzair Jan Baloch, and escaped after throwing cracker and resorted to indiscriminate firing in the area. It was an attempt to recapture the area according to the Police. “They (gangsters) first shouted slogans against Uzair Baloch and in favour of Pappu and Zikri, and later hurled a cracker and resorted to indiscriminate firing,” confirmed Station House Officer (SHO) Bilal Raza.
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December - 9 
Law enforcers during the ongoing drive against criminals arrested around 17 suspects including Lyari gangsters and target killers from Karachi on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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Law enforcers during the ongoing drive against criminals arrested around 17 suspects including Lyari gangsters and target killers from Karachi on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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December - 9 
The United State (US) Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders on December 9 that if they don’t resolve the protests stalling some military shipments across the border with Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political suppor
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The United State (US) Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders on December 9 that if they don’t resolve the protests stalling some military shipments across the border with Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political support in Washington for an aid programme that has sent billions of dollars to Islamabad, reports The News. According to source, Hagel received assurances from the Pakistani authorities that they would take ‘immediate action’ to resolve the shipment problem. The officials did not provide details on how that might be done. During the meetings between the US officials and Pakistani leaders, some of the more contentious issues were also raised, including Islamabad’s opposition to ongoing CIA drone strikes and Washington’s frustration with Pakistan’s reluctance to go after the Haqqani terrorist network, which operates along the border and conducts attacks on US and coalition troops in Afghanistan.
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December - 9 
Nepali Congress (NC)'s parliamentary party meeting on December 9 (today) decided to propose the Election Commission (EC) to extend the deadline for the submission of names of the candidates to represent in the Constituent Assembly (CA) under Proporti
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Nepali Congress (NC)'s parliamentary party meeting on December 9 (today) decided to propose the Election Commission (EC) to extend the deadline for the submission of names of the candidates to represent in the Constituent Assembly (CA) under Proportional Representation (PR) Category, reports The Himalayan Times. The deadline set by the EC ends on December 10. According to NC, the party will lodge a formal request to the EC to extend the deadline until December 15. NC has won altogether 105 seats towards the First Past the Post (FPTP) category while securing 91 seats under the PR - the highest in both electoral systems.
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December - 9 
An alleged outlaw was shot dead in Atghoria sub-District of Pabna District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Arshed Ali Sarker (40) was regional leader of outlawed Nakshal Bahini. He was wanted in several cases. Police station said
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An alleged outlaw was shot dead in Atghoria sub-District of Pabna District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Arshed Ali Sarker (40) was regional leader of outlawed Nakshal Bahini. He was wanted in several cases. Police station said a gang riding two motorbikes opened fire on Arshed, leaving him dead on the spot while he was returning home from Ekdanta Bazar.
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December - 9 
ICS cadres at Hajee Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) went on rampage on December 9 and vandalised at least 50 rooms of a Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL)-dominated dormitory, reports The Daily Star. At least four students were injured d
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ICS cadres at Hajee Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) went on rampage on December 9 and vandalised at least 50 rooms of a Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL)-dominated dormitory, reports The Daily Star. At least four students were injured during the incident, police said, adding they lobbed tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. According to university sources, the ICS brought out a procession on the campus in the afternoon, protesting the death warrant of Abdul Quader Mollah, one of JeI central leaders. The BCL unit of the university also brought out a counter procession, triggering a clash in the campus.
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December - 9 
A 12-year-old boy was killed by stray bullets and 10 others were injured on December 9, as JeI- Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) men fought with law enforcers in Sirajganj during JeI’s nationwide hartal that coincided with the opposition’s blockade across
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A 12-year-old boy was killed by stray bullets and 10 others were injured on December 9, as JeI- Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) men fought with law enforcers in Sirajganj during JeI’s nationwide hartal that coincided with the opposition’s blockade across the country, reports The Daily Star. Along with the activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance, JeI men resorted to vandalism and arson in different parts of the country, leaving more than 67 people injured.
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December - 9 
A speech-impaired truck helper, Mujibur Rahman (42), received burn injuries to the face, hands and thighs when pickets set his truck on fire at Debidwar area in Comilla on December 9, during the countrywide hartal enforced by JeI, reports The Daily S
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A speech-impaired truck helper, Mujibur Rahman (42), received burn injuries to the face, hands and thighs when pickets set his truck on fire at Debidwar area in Comilla on December 9, during the countrywide hartal enforced by JeI, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 9 
A trucker and his helper suffered burn injuries when pickets set fire to a running truck in Debidwar sub-District of Comilla District on December 9 (today), reports The Daily Star. The identities of the injured driver and helper could not be known im
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A trucker and his helper suffered burn injuries when pickets set fire to a running truck in Debidwar sub-District of Comilla District on December 9 (today), reports The Daily Star. The identities of the injured driver and helper could not be known immediately. The law enforcers arrested two people suspecting their involvement with the attack.
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December - 9 
An ICS leader, ‘organising secretary’ Mohammad Rasel (23), was killed and two were injured in an explosion while making bombs at a remote hill in Yakubnagar village in Sitakunda upazila on December 9, reports The Daily Star.
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An ICS leader, ‘organising secretary’ Mohammad Rasel (23), was killed and two were injured in an explosion while making bombs at a remote hill in Yakubnagar village in Sitakunda upazila on December 9, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 9 
Hefajat-e-Islam on December 9 threatened to enforce hartal in Chittagong division on Sunday if the Government does not permit its two-day grand rally scheduled to begin on December 10, reports The Daily Star. They applied for permission to hold the I
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Hefajat-e-Islam on December 9 threatened to enforce hartal in Chittagong division on Sunday if the Government does not permit its two-day grand rally scheduled to begin on December 10, reports The Daily Star. They applied for permission to hold the Islamic congregation at Jamiatul Falah Mosque ground in Chittagong city on November 4 but were yet to get any response, Hefajat ‘Organising Secretary’ Azizul Haque Islamabadi told a press conference in Hathazari.
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December - 9 
Miscreants hurled two petrol bombs at the residence of Abdus Zahir Chowdhury Sufian, president of Sylhet district-(AL) Awami league unit and also district council administrator, at Baghbari in Sylhet town on December 9, reports The Daily Star. There
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Miscreants hurled two petrol bombs at the residence of Abdus Zahir Chowdhury Sufian, president of Sylhet district-(AL) Awami league unit and also district council administrator, at Baghbari in Sylhet town on December 9, reports The Daily Star. There have been reports of vandalism and explosions of crude bombs in Chittagong, Bogra, Satkhira, Narail and Bagerhat.
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December - 9 
Reiterating her firm determination of completing the ongoing trial of the war criminals, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 9 sought cooperation of women in the country for implementing the verdicts of the trials, reports The Daily Star.
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Reiterating her firm determination of completing the ongoing trial of the war criminals, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 9 sought cooperation of women in the country for implementing the verdicts of the trials, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 9 
The activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance, JeI men resorted to vandalism and arson in different parts of the country, leaving more than 67 people injured, reports The Daily Star
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The activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance, JeI men resorted to vandalism and arson in different parts of the country, leaving more than 67 people injured, reports The Daily Star
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December - 9 
The ruling Awami League (AL) is going to take to the streets to encourage people to vote and counter the opposition alliance’s movement to “foil” the elections, reports The Daily Star. The ruling party programme will continue until the forthcoming po
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The ruling Awami League (AL) is going to take to the streets to encourage people to vote and counter the opposition alliance’s movement to “foil” the elections, reports The Daily Star. The ruling party programme will continue until the forthcoming polls slated for January 5, 2014.The instructions came from AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a cabinet meeting December 9. According to meeting sources, she directed ministers to unite the party men and pro-liberation forces in their areas and face the opposition agitation with the party as a whole.AL top leaders had already forwarded the instructions to all District-level leaders and polls candidates to organise rallies and meetings every day in their districts and constituencies, sources said.
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December - 9 
Two members of an outlawed party have been killed allegedly by their rivals at Laxmipur village in Chuadanga District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered the bodies from Dalka water body at the village. Police identified one of th
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Two members of an outlawed party have been killed allegedly by their rivals at Laxmipur village in Chuadanga District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered the bodies from Dalka water body at the village. Police identified one of them as Minarul Islam Malitha (45) while the identity of the other man could not be known immediately. Police said Minarul was a cadre of outlawed Purbo Bangar Communist Party (PBCP) and suspected that the unidentified man was Minarul’s accomplice.
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December - 9 
Undergrounds operatives killed a local trader in Santhia sub-Diostrict of Pabna District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is Bakul Hossain (32), son of Samad Pramanik of Paiksha village. Officer in-Charge (OC) of Santhia Police St
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Undergrounds operatives killed a local trader in Santhia sub-Diostrict of Pabna District on December 9, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is Bakul Hossain (32), son of Samad Pramanik of Paiksha village. Officer in-Charge (OC) of Santhia Police Station Muhamad Shahed Mahamud suspected that the members of outlawed Nokshal Bahini killed him with sharp weapons. The body was sent to Pabna Medical College and Hospital morgue for autopsy, said the OC.
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December - 10 
On December 10, a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Mohammad Shahid, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police from Choti Mewli in Nuh District of Mewat region in Haryana, reports NDTV. Sources in the Police say he has revealed t
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On December 10, a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Mohammad Shahid, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police from Choti Mewli in Nuh District of Mewat region in Haryana, reports NDTV. Sources in the Police say he has revealed the terror group's plan to attack Delhi. "He was regularly interacting with Javed Baluchi, an LeT commander who is based in Pakistan. We have recorded some conversations between the two," a Delhi Police official revealed. Zee News adds that according to Delhi Police sources, Shahid had visited Pakistan twice and a diary with details of a plan to attack the national capital was also seized from him. Shahid has been sent to police custody till December 21.
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December - 10 
A cadre of United Revolutionery Front (URF) was caught by some people on the charge of stealing battery from a truck on December 10. URF cadre Phuritsabam Sonex (29) was rounded up from his Langol Lairembi house in Imphal West District by a group of
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A cadre of United Revolutionery Front (URF) was caught by some people on the charge of stealing battery from a truck on December 10. URF cadre Phuritsabam Sonex (29) was rounded up from his Langol Lairembi house in Imphal West District by a group of people belonging to Senjam Chirang. The group charged that Sonex stole a lead storage battery from a truck parked at a residential gate of Senjam Chirang in the night of December 8.
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December - 10 
A court in Mumbai, on December 10, framed charges against alleged 23 militants, of the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), for sending emails to media houses and Government before 2008 bomb blasts in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, a, paving way fo
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A court in Mumbai, on December 10, framed charges against alleged 23 militants, of the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), for sending emails to media houses and Government before 2008 bomb blasts in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, a, paving way for their trial, reports IBN Live. The emails owning responsibility, purportedly sent by IM, were sent from Mumbai. Judge A L Pansare of the special court for Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) court framed charges against the 23 arrested accused and the five absconding ones including Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal on 29 counts. Charges were framed for `waging war against the country', under IPC, for being a member of IM under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, for sending emails "containing malicious and vitriolic material primarily of waging war against India", and under provisions of Arms Act, Explosives Act and Information Technology Act, apart from the MCOCA.
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December - 10 
A meeting was held between Garo National Council (GNC) -Assam State Zone and Government of Assam on December 10 at CM Tarun Gogoi’s residence to discuss about the demands of the GNC-Assam State Zone as well as Garo people of Assam and on demands of t
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A meeting was held between Garo National Council (GNC) -Assam State Zone and Government of Assam on December 10 at CM Tarun Gogoi’s residence to discuss about the demands of the GNC-Assam State Zone as well as Garo people of Assam and on demands of the Non–Rabha organizations for exclusion of all Non Rabha villages from the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) and on demand for separate Garo Autonomous Council (GAC) for the Garos of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The GNC-Assam State Zone have submitted a memorandum to the CM, and a copy each of memorandum was given to the Welfare of Plain Tribals and Backward Classes (WPT & BC) Minister Rajib Lochan Pegu and to BR Samal, the Commissioner and Secretary WPT & BC Department, Government of Assam, who were present in the meeting, for necessary action.
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December - 10 
AA manager of a wine store sustained critical burn injuries in an explosion inside the shop in Ladrymbai Khlieh-dupon in East Jaintia Hills District on December 10. Police stated that the incident had, however, no connection to the Inner Line permit
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AA manager of a wine store sustained critical burn injuries in an explosion inside the shop in Ladrymbai Khlieh-dupon in East Jaintia Hills District on December 10. Police stated that the incident had, however, no connection to the Inner Line permit (ILP) bandh (shut down strike) in the District. The initial loss has been pegged at INR 40, 0000.
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December - 10 
According to Mizoram Police, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has taken the abducted trio at a place deep inside Bangladeshi territory. Mandal and the two Mizo drivers worked for a Noida-based company engaged by telecom major Airtel to car
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According to Mizoram Police, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has taken the abducted trio at a place deep inside Bangladeshi territory. Mandal and the two Mizo drivers worked for a Noida-based company engaged by telecom major Airtel to carry out a survey of the area before the installation of mobile towers. Mamit District Superintendent of Police, Rodingliana Chawngthu, told The Telegraph that BSF officials had sought information about the case on December 9 for a flag meeting on December 10. “I have been informed that the case was discussed in a commandant-level meeting held in Silsury of Mamit District between the BSF and the BGB. We hope the meeting yields
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December - 10 
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain is on the hit list of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), Bihar Police officials said on December 10, reports India Today. The Union Home Ministry has informed Bihar Police about threat to
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain is on the hit list of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), Bihar Police officials said on December 10, reports India Today. The Union Home Ministry has informed Bihar Police about threat to Shahnawaz Hussain from IM. "The ministry had alerted Patna police," the official said. "After the union ministry's alert, Bihar Police and intelligence agencies have been taking it seriously and have decided to take no chance," a Police official added. According to Police officials, IM along with another terror organisation, in its secret meeting held in Nepal, decided to target some top BJP leaders, including Shahnawaz Hussain, who hails from Bihar.
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December - 10 
Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik, on December 10, said that his Government has successfully contained the activities of Left Wing Extremists (LWE), reports New India Express. Asserting that lawless activities of Communists Party of India-Maoist (CP
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Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik, on December 10, said that his Government has successfully contained the activities of Left Wing Extremists (LWE), reports New India Express. Asserting that lawless activities of Communists Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have been brought under control in 11 affected Districts, the Chief Minister said the Government is now trying to contain the Maoists in parts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Balangir, Nuapada, Rayagada, Bargarh, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts. Patnaik also said the number of casualties of civilians and security personnel in Maoist- related incident till November is less than half of the number during 2012. The Maoists claimed the lives of 15 civilians and seven security personnel in 2013 compared to 25 civilians and 19 security personnel last year. Naveen said 21 Maoists were killed in 57 incidents till November as against 10 in 2012. Responding to Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh’s allegation that the State Government is unable to utilise funds sanctioned under security-related expenditure (SRE) scheme, the Chief Minister said the State has already spent INR 3.23 billion from its own resources in SRE scheme during 2012-13. “It is a matter of regret that the Government of India has not reimbursed INR 1.79 billion in spite of several requests from the State,” he remarked. Meanwhile, Naveen Patnaik dismissing the opposition parties including Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) allegations that the crime records of the State proved inefficiency of Government in maintaining law and order situation, the CM said the situation in the State is by and large peaceful. There have been no communal incidents or major agitational activities by the students in the State. The industrial scenario, by and large, remained peaceful and sporadic incidents were tactfully handled, he said.
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants of United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from different places on December 10 evening. According to a statement, Moirangthem Kalachand Singh alias Biren was arrested from Kwakeithel whi
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants of United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from different places on December 10 evening. According to a statement, Moirangthem Kalachand Singh alias Biren was arrested from Kwakeithel while Khumukcham Bishworjit alias Nanao was arrested from Moirangkhom Bazar. Five Chinese hand grenades with detonators were recovered from Biren Singh.
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December - 10 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder, Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were on December 10 sent to 10 days' Police custody by a Delhi court in connection with the September 13, 2008 blast in Karol Bagh area of Delhi, reports Daijiworld.com .
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder, Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were on December 10 sent to 10 days' Police custody by a Delhi court in connection with the September 13, 2008 blast in Karol Bagh area of Delhi, reports Daijiworld.com .
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December - 10 
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has appealed to United Naga Council (UNC) to exempt the delegates of the 20th general assembly from the purview of 48-hour general strike starting December 12 midnight announced by the UNC, reports The Sangai Express on Decemb
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Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has appealed to United Naga Council (UNC) to exempt the delegates of the 20th general assembly from the purview of 48-hour general strike starting December 12 midnight announced by the UNC, reports The Sangai Express on December 11. KIM is convening its 20th General Assembly on December 13 at Kuki Inn, Imphal.
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December - 10 
Nagaland Post reports that personnel of 19 Assam Rifles arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as “2nd lieutenant” Bokato in Kohima for allegedly collecting money in form of ‘tax’ on December 10. On
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Nagaland Post reports that personnel of 19 Assam Rifles arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as “2nd lieutenant” Bokato in Kohima for allegedly collecting money in form of ‘tax’ on December 10. One 9mm Pistol, 22 live rounds and cash INR 640 were recovered from his possession.
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December - 10 
Police retrieved a hand grenade which was found placed at the residence of Imphal Municipal Council (IMC) Ward No 8 Councillor, Kangabam Tiken (50) located at Keishampat Kangabam Leikai in Imphal West District on December 10.
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Police retrieved a hand grenade which was found placed at the residence of Imphal Municipal Council (IMC) Ward No 8 Councillor, Kangabam Tiken (50) located at Keishampat Kangabam Leikai in Imphal West District on December 10.
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December - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 2.5 kilograms alongside National Highway (NH)-37 at Awang Khunou under Patsoi Police station in Imphal West District on December 10.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 2.5 kilograms alongside National Highway (NH)-37 at Awang Khunou under Patsoi Police station in Imphal West District on December 10.
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December - 10 
SFs arrested an ULFA-I militant, identified as Ajit Deka in Guwahati on December 10, reports The Telegraph. Deka was arrested in connection with the recovery of an IED and grenade at Kahikuchi on the city’s outskirts.
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SFs arrested an ULFA-I militant, identified as Ajit Deka in Guwahati on December 10, reports The Telegraph. Deka was arrested in connection with the recovery of an IED and grenade at Kahikuchi on the city’s outskirts.
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December - 10 
Suspected Maoists blew up an under-construction building which was supposed to house the Ango Panchayat (local self-government institution), in Hazaribagh District, late on December 10, reports The Times of India. The panchayat building falls under C
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Suspected Maoists blew up an under-construction building which was supposed to house the Ango Panchayat (local self-government institution), in Hazaribagh District, late on December 10, reports The Times of India. The panchayat building falls under Churchu Police Station of Hazaribag District. The Maoists went to the site, packed powerful bombs in five rooms of the building and triggered the blast, which destroyed the structure.
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December - 10 
The 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh called by 13 pro-ILP pressure groups on December 10 passed off peacefully without any reports of untoward incidents in the whole Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
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The 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh called by 13 pro-ILP pressure groups on December 10 passed off peacefully without any reports of untoward incidents in the whole Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
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December - 10 
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU), on December 10, observed 'Shahid Diwas' ('martyrs' day') in memory of the 855 students and youths who were killed during the historic Assam Agitation of 1979-1985, reports Times of India. On the occasion, AASU vo
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The All Assam Students' Union (AASU), on December 10, observed 'Shahid Diwas' ('martyrs' day') in memory of the 855 students and youths who were killed during the historic Assam Agitation of 1979-1985, reports Times of India. On the occasion, AASU vowed to free Assam of illegal immigrants. "The clashes in BTAD are between the indigenous people of Assam and illegal immigrants. Non-stop illegal influx from Bangladesh has posed a threat to local ethnic groups. The Congress-led governments did not fulfil the expectations of the people in solving the problem of influx," said AASU ‘general secretary’ Tapan Kumar Gogoi.
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December - 10 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has sought the help of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to secure the release of Deep Mandal (25), a telecom professional from Calcutta, who was abducted along with two drivers from Mizoram’s Mamit District on November 23
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has sought the help of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to secure the release of Deep Mandal (25), a telecom professional from Calcutta, who was abducted along with two drivers from Mizoram’s Mamit District on November 23, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 10 
The coordinated attacks are believed to be in retaliation for the Police raid on the GNLA general headquarters in Adugre area of Durama Hills on December 10 in which weapons and ammunition along with explosives were seized.
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The coordinated attacks are believed to be in retaliation for the Police raid on the GNLA general headquarters in Adugre area of Durama Hills on December 10 in which weapons and ammunition along with explosives were seized.
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December - 10 
The general headquarters of the GNLA in Durama Hills near Adugre village located in the East Garo Hills was busted in the afternoon of December 10. Details of the operation were awaited.
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The general headquarters of the GNLA in Durama Hills near Adugre village located in the East Garo Hills was busted in the afternoon of December 10. Details of the operation were awaited.
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December - 10 
The Sangai Express reports on December 10 that recounting events that led to Nupi Lan (women’s war), against the then British rulers in 1904 and 1939 that changed the course of Manipur's history, United Revolutionary Front (URF) paying obeisance to t
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The Sangai Express reports on December 10 that recounting events that led to Nupi Lan (women’s war), against the then British rulers in 1904 and 1939 that changed the course of Manipur's history, United Revolutionary Front (URF) paying obeisance to the valiant Manipuri womenfolk, expressed confidence that they would continue to fight against injustices.
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December - 10 
The Sangai Express reports that alongside several underground organisations that have already been declared as the Unlawful organizations, the Union Home Ministry has declared CorCom (conglomerate of six valley-based outfits) and the Manipur Peoples’
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The Sangai Express reports that alongside several underground organisations that have already been declared as the Unlawful organizations, the Union Home Ministry has declared CorCom (conglomerate of six valley-based outfits) and the Manipur Peoples’ Liberation Front (MPLF) along with all their factions, wings and front organisations as ‘Unlawful Associations’ under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This was stated by the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde during his monthly Press Conference held on December 10. The Home Minister said that the underground groups, including CorCom were declared Unlawful Association on November 13, 2013. Meanwhile, recounting events that led to Nupi Lan (womens war) which falls on December 12, the women's uprising that changed the course of Manipur's history, CorCom has paid fitting homage to the valiant manipuri womenfolk of the past who fought against British rulers and also the present day women activists who are fighting against all sorts of repressive measures unleashed by the Government of India.
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December - 10 
Two persons, identified as Rintu Momin (32) and Mourshid Momin (48) from Malda in West Bengal have been arrested in Bhopal for circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Bhopal on December 10, reports The Times of India. The accused told Police
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Two persons, identified as Rintu Momin (32) and Mourshid Momin (48) from Malda in West Bengal have been arrested in Bhopal for circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Bhopal on December 10, reports The Times of India. The accused told Police that the currency is routed from Bangladesh. Counterfeit currency notes in the denominations of 1000 and 500 worth INR 315, 000 have been seized from them.
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December - 10 
Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushil Kumar Shinde, on December 10, said that Security Forces (SFs) have heightened their vigil to stop infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from across vulnerable border areas, reports Daily Excelsi
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Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushil Kumar Shinde, on December 10, said that Security Forces (SFs) have heightened their vigil to stop infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from across vulnerable border areas, reports Daily Excelsior. Border guarding forces like Border Security Force (BSF) and Army have drawn lessons from the recent incident on September 26, 2013 in Samba District where a terror attack killed 14 people, he added.
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December - 10 
The upcoming by-elections scheduled for December 15, 2013 in PK-67 Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) may be targeted by terrorists, said Dera Ismail Khan Commissioner Mushtaq Jadoon on December 10, reported The Express Tribune. Jadoon added that after r
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The upcoming by-elections scheduled for December 15, 2013 in PK-67 Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) may be targeted by terrorists, said Dera Ismail Khan Commissioner Mushtaq Jadoon on December 10, reported The Express Tribune. Jadoon added that after receiving information of potential terrorist acts, the administration had beefed up security to ensure a peaceful election. He said he will soon meet with candidates to devise a code of conduct and added the army will be deployed at sensitive polling stations if need be. Kulachi tehsil is on the border of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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December - 10 
A nuclear war between India and Pakistan would set off a global famine that could kill two billion people and effectively end human civilization, a study said on December 10, reports The News. Even if limited in scope, a conflict with nuclear weapons
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A nuclear war between India and Pakistan would set off a global famine that could kill two billion people and effectively end human civilization, a study said on December 10, reports The News. Even if limited in scope, a conflict with nuclear weapons would wreak havoc in the atmosphere and devastate crop yields, with the effects multiplied as global food markets went into turmoil, the report said.
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December - 10 
After nearly eight years of a myriad of missing persons’ cases filed in the apex and high courts, a long-awaited judgment was passed by the Supreme Court on December 10, officially declaring prolonged and unannounced detention by Security Forces and
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After nearly eight years of a myriad of missing persons’ cases filed in the apex and high courts, a long-awaited judgment was passed by the Supreme Court on December 10, officially declaring prolonged and unannounced detention by Security Forces and intelligence outfits illegal, reports The Express Tribune. The three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, ordered Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as well as the Governor and Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to ensure the recovery of the missing persons in seven days and submit a report before the Supreme Court’s registrar – and only after strict action was initiated against those found responsible for the enforced disappearances. The judgment in the 35 missing persons’ case also highlighted that the stance of army authorities that 35 missing persons were not in their custody proved to be false as they had made three contradictory statements before the court and they only produced seven persons out of the 35, the court observed. It was stressed that no intelligence or security agency, including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Frontier Corps, could forcibly detain any person secretly for a longer period without sharing information about his whereabouts. The verdict passed the responsibility to the Civilian Government to ensure the recovery of the missing persons and for action against those who caused them. Since no law exists for the detention of the undeclared interned persons except for in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the rest of the provinces should also come out with proper legislation to discourage the tendency of enforced disappearances, according to the judgment.
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December - 10 
An unidentified dead body of a man was found from Lea Market, within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 10, reported The News. Police suspect that Lyari gangsters were beh
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An unidentified dead body of a man was found from Lea Market, within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 10, reported The News. Police suspect that Lyari gangsters were behind the killing.
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December - 10 
Another unidentified dead body packed in a gunny bag was found from Sector 11-K, North Karachi within the vicinity of New Karachi Police Station in North Nazimabad Town on December 10, reported Daily Times.
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Another unidentified dead body packed in a gunny bag was found from Sector 11-K, North Karachi within the vicinity of New Karachi Police Station in North Nazimabad Town on December 10, reported Daily Times.
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December - 10 
Around 700 ‘missing persons’ have been shifted to the notified internment centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) during the last few months, according to a report produced in the Peshawar High Court on Decemb
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Around 700 ‘missing persons’ have been shifted to the notified internment centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) during the last few months, according to a report produced in the Peshawar High Court on December 10, reports Dawn. While submitting the 25-page report of the Task Force on Missing Persons to a bench comprising Justice Mian Fasihul Mulk and Justice Musarrat Hilali, Deputy Attorney General (DAG)( Muzamil Khan said 643 people were shifted to internment centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 64 to such centres in tribal areas. He said members of the task force formed by the Interior Minister in July 2013 had visited internment centres to verify the information about internees. Hearing 425 habeas corpus petitions related to enforced disappearance, the bench directed the DAG to match the names of the detainees mentioned in the petitions with those pointed out in the report to know how many ‘missing persons’ had been shifted to the internment centres. It later fixed the next hearing into the cases for January 14, 2014 asking the DAG to provide the report to the court after conducting tally of the names. The bench also ordered the Government to ensure that internees meet relatives on a regular basis
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December - 10 
Garden Police arrested an alleged suspect, identified as Bilal, during a raid conducted in Dhobi Ghat area of Saddar Town on December 10, reports Daily Times. The suspect was involved in the killing of Rangers personnel, Sohail Abbas, in 2010.
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Garden Police arrested an alleged suspect, identified as Bilal, during a raid conducted in Dhobi Ghat area of Saddar Town on December 10, reports Daily Times. The suspect was involved in the killing of Rangers personnel, Sohail Abbas, in 2010.
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December - 10 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested about 109 criminals in targeted raids across the city, including Landhi Town, Liaquatabad Town and Nazimabad Town on December 10, reports Daily Times. Rangers in their continued targeted operation in the city ar
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested about 109 criminals in targeted raids across the city, including Landhi Town, Liaquatabad Town and Nazimabad Town on December 10, reports Daily Times. Rangers in their continued targeted operation in the city arrested at least eight professional criminals and recovered weapons including an LMG, sniper rifle and pistols. In addition, Rangers claimed to have seized a huge cache of weapons, including two light machineguns (LMGs), a G-3 rifle, seven sub machineguns (SMGs), 8mm rifle, 7mm rifle, two 303 rifles, a shotgun and a large quantity of mixed ammunitions during a raid in Landhi Town
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December - 10 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on December 10 that Pakistan was trying to turn a new page with its neighbours and prepared to look at the larger picture, reports Daily Times. Addressing the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Islamabad, Nawa
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on December 10 that Pakistan was trying to turn a new page with its neighbours and prepared to look at the larger picture, reports Daily Times. Addressing the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Islamabad, Nawaz also stressed greater connectivity among the Asian countries for their mutual development and prosperity. According to the Prime Minister, the newly elected Parliament was working to address the challenges confronting the country and had forged a national consensus on how to deal with terrorism and poor economy. He said there was need to address the crippling energy crisis and the Government was striving on war-footing to combat the energy deficiency, attract foreign investment, mobilise domestic resources and jump-start economic growth. He expressed the confidence that the regional parliamentary forums such as APA can play an active role to generate joint strategies to effectively deal with the critical issues of energy, growth and environment, which are common to the most of Asia. The PM said the APA provides an excellent opportunity to legislatures across Asia to connect with each other and learn from each other’s experiences. He said that with Parliament giving voice to the aspirations of the country’s people, the Government was working to address the challenges confronting the country. He also said the government was able to forge a national consensus on how to address the threat of terrorism. Nawaz said Pakistan had reached out to both Afghanistan and India.
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December - 10 
Religious scholar and the head of the Dar-ul-Uloom-Haqqania seminary, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, who is also known as the Father of the Taliban, on October 30, issued a fatwa (religious edict) urging parents to immunise their children against polio and oth
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Religious scholar and the head of the Dar-ul-Uloom-Haqqania seminary, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, who is also known as the Father of the Taliban, on October 30, issued a fatwa (religious edict) urging parents to immunise their children against polio and other fatal diseases, adding that vaccinations comply with Islamic law, reports Daily Times. The edict by Maulana Samiul Haq comes more than a year after the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) banned polio immunisation following a fake Central Investigation Agency (CIA) vaccination programme meant to help track al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. According to a statement signed by Haq and dated October 30, 2013, parents should disregard the militants’ warnings. “According to Sharia’h there is no harm in using vaccines which medical experts recommend to save children against deadly diseases,” the statement seen said. “Polio, measles, tetanus, tuberculoses... are fatal and dangerous diseases and the vaccines to save young children and pregnant women are effective and harmless. There is no reality in the doubts and suspicions being spread against these vaccines,” adding, “Parents should give the injections and drops of these vaccines to their children”.
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December - 10 
Resident Representative of the United Nations (UN) in Nepal, Jamie McGoldrick, called on Chairman of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal on December 10, reports Nepal News. During the meeting held at Dahal's residence in Kathmandu, they discussed on contem
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Resident Representative of the United Nations (UN) in Nepal, Jamie McGoldrick, called on Chairman of the UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal on December 10, reports Nepal News. During the meeting held at Dahal's residence in Kathmandu, they discussed on contemporary political issues. On the occasion, Chairman Dahal said that his party has urged the Government and bodies concerned to carry out investigation about the vote rigging during the election of the CA. Stating that his party was in favour of the peace and constitution, Dahal said that issues raised about the election should be rightfully addressed.
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December - 10 
The Election Commission (EC), on December 10, extended the deadline of Proportional Representation (PR) list submission by one week until December 18, reports Nepal News. According to EC spokesperson Mahesh Sharma, the deadline has been extended as p
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The Election Commission (EC), on December 10, extended the deadline of Proportional Representation (PR) list submission by one week until December 18, reports Nepal News. According to EC spokesperson Mahesh Sharma, the deadline has been extended as per the requests of the political parties. On December 9, a delegation of NC vice-president Ram Chandra Poudel met with Chief Election Commissioner Nil Kantha Uprety and urged him to extend the deadline. Poudel said the political parties are in a process of dialogue and forging consensus and it would be appropriate to extend the deadline. Political parties will get 335 PR seats in the 601-member CA as per the votes they have received in the November 19 CA elections.
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December - 10 
A college teacher was stabbed to death allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Bogra town of Bogra District on December 9, reports The Independent. The deceased Ziauddin Zakaria Babu (45), a lecturer of Sherpur Degree College was the joint convener of Bogra d
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A college teacher was stabbed to death allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Bogra town of Bogra District on December 9, reports The Independent. The deceased Ziauddin Zakaria Babu (45), a lecturer of Sherpur Degree College was the joint convener of Bogra district unit of Sector Commanders’ Forum, and one of the organisers of Gonojagoron Mancha in the District. Police arrested five people - Mizanur Rahman, Abdul Kafi, Ishak Ali, Hanif and Kaium - for questioning.
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December - 10 
A man, who testified against Delawar Hossain Sayedee in war crimes trial, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on December 10 (today), two days after he was hacked by miscreants in Pirojpur, reports The Daily Star.Mostafa Hawlader (55), succ
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A man, who testified against Delawar Hossain Sayedee in war crimes trial, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on December 10 (today), two days after he was hacked by miscreants in Pirojpur, reports The Daily Star.Mostafa Hawlader (55), succumbed to his injuries at the ICU of DMCH around 2:00am, hospital and family sources said. Hawlader’s wife Hasina holds the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) responsible for the “planned” attack as her husband testified against JeI, Nayeb-e-Ameer Sayedee before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on January 1, 2012.
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December - 10 
A senior official of the Railways Ministry, on December 10 said “According to our preliminary estimate, recurring attacks on railway stations and bogies and removal of fishplates have caused a loss of Bangladeshi Taka (BTK) 35 crore in the last 10 mo
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A senior official of the Railways Ministry, on December 10 said “According to our preliminary estimate, recurring attacks on railway stations and bogies and removal of fishplates have caused a loss of Bangladeshi Taka (BTK) 35 crore in the last 10 months,” reports The Independent. The official, who preferred not to be named, said the amount of the losses may go up further after the final assessment. According to data provided by him, the railway sector has seen a total of 57 acts of sabotage, including arson attacks, removal of rail lines, and unscrewing of fishplates, during the countrywide blockade enforced by the BNP-led 18-party alliance in December this year (up to Dec 8). Of the total incidents, 29 took place in the East Zone of Bangladesh Railway while 28 in the West Zone.
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December - 10 
JeI ,on December 10, threatened of dire consequences if its leader and condemned war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah is executed, reports The Daily Star. In a statement, the key component of BNP-led opposition alliance said, “Those who are involved in v
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JeI ,on December 10, threatened of dire consequences if its leader and condemned war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah is executed, reports The Daily Star. In a statement, the key component of BNP-led opposition alliance said, “Those who are involved in violating the legal process will have to answer to the people. The Government has proved that it wants to fulfil its desire by hanging Abdul Quader Mollah, as it only issued his [Mollah's] death warrant, but did not provide him any certified copy of the verdict, which is an utter violation of human rights.”
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December - 10 
JeI-ICS cadres reportedly set fire to a lorry at Bhogra bypass area of Gazipur District on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, killing Sumi Aktar (28) and her daughter Sanjida Aktar (7) on December 10, reports The Daily Star. Sources said Sumi’s five-member f
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JeI-ICS cadres reportedly set fire to a lorry at Bhogra bypass area of Gazipur District on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, killing Sumi Aktar (28) and her daughter Sanjida Aktar (7) on December 10, reports The Daily Star. Sources said Sumi’s five-member family, travelling to Sirajganj, was in the cabin of the lorry. The driver and helper of the lorry along with Sumi’s husband Adam Ali and their two children managed to escape with injuries, but Sumi and Sanjida could not get out of the burning vehicle.
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December - 10 
leaders of the Democratic Left Alliance (DLA), a combine of the eight left leaning political parties at a protest rally in Dhaka city on December 10 called on the AL to stop the process for holding a ‘unilateral’ election as it would not be acceptabl
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leaders of the Democratic Left Alliance (DLA), a combine of the eight left leaning political parties at a protest rally in Dhaka city on December 10 called on the AL to stop the process for holding a ‘unilateral’ election as it would not be acceptable at home and abroad, reports New Age. The DLA said that the Government seemed determined to hold a unilateral election on January 5 to go by the constitutional provision. The combine coordinator Saiful Huq said that elections without participation of the main opposition would not be acceptable at home and abroad. He called on the AL to refrain from holding such unilateral elections and take steps to ensure participation of all political parties in the polls.
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December - 10 
On December 10, the chamber judge of the Supreme Court (SC) stayed the execution of Abdul Quader Mollah just one and a half hours before the convicted war criminal was to be hanged, reports The Daily Star. The decision to halt the execution came foll
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On December 10, the chamber judge of the Supreme Court (SC) stayed the execution of Abdul Quader Mollah just one and a half hours before the convicted war criminal was to be hanged, reports The Daily Star. The decision to halt the execution came following a petition by the counsels for the condemned JeI leader. Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain issued the order at his residence in the absence of the state counsels. The jail authorities had completed all arrangements for Mollah’s execution on December 10. Mohamad Farman Ali, senior jail super of Dhaka Central Jail, said the jail authorities had halted the execution after getting the SC order.
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December - 10 
The ruling Awami League (AL) and the opposition BNP, on December 10, sat down to a discussion of the ongoing stalemate over the election, following hectic efforts by visiting United Nations (UN) envoy Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, who termed it a positiv
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The ruling Awami League (AL) and the opposition BNP, on December 10, sat down to a discussion of the ongoing stalemate over the election, following hectic efforts by visiting United Nations (UN) envoy Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, who termed it a positive development, reports The Daily Star. No major decision was made at the rare parley, but the two sides will meet again soon, said BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, who was at the meeting. Taranco was present during the two-hour talks at the residence of the UN resident coordinator in Dhaka city.
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December - 10 
Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)-enforced countrywide hartal (general strike) on December 10, reports The Daily Star. In Naogaon District, Shukbor A
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Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)-enforced countrywide hartal (general strike) on December 10, reports The Daily Star. In Naogaon District, Shukbor Ali (65), a JeI-ICS cadre of Raninagar sub-District was killed when JeI-ICS cadres clashed with local businessmen. The local JeI unit claimed he was one of its members. Twenty others were injured in the incident. At least five vehicles, including a journalist’s motorcycle, and seven shops were also damaged. In Feni District, Mohammad Salman, a class-X student of Jamiatul Al Salayyha Madrasa, was killed in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police on Trunk Road in Feni town. AKM Shamsuddin, general secretary of District unit JeI, claimed Salman was an ICS cadre. Also, in Rajshahi District, four Policemen were beaten up by ICS cadres in Rajshahi city. The Policemen came under attack when they tried to resist ICS cadres marching on the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway blasting crude bombs.
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December - 10 
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, on December 10, called for staying the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports New Age. The UN human rights chief had written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to halt the execution. She s
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, on December 10, called for staying the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports New Age. The UN human rights chief had written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to halt the execution. She said, Molla was convicted of war crimes ‘in a trial that did not meet international standards for imposition of the death penalty’. Molla was set to be executed at 12:01 am on December 11 (today), but the last-minute halt order came when his lawyers moved the Supreme Court Chamber Judge, Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain. The execution has been suspended until 10:30 am on December 11 (today).
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December - 10 
United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Gabriela Knaul and Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Christof Heyns expressed concern that JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah could be exe
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United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Gabriela Knaul and Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Christof Heyns expressed concern that JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah could be executed as early as December 10 (today) without getting a chance to appeal, reports The Daily Star
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December - 10 
The European Union (EU) on December 10 called on the Government to extend further invitations to facilitate outstanding visit requests by United Nations (UN) special mandate holders, including the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearanc
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The European Union (EU) on December 10 called on the Government to extend further invitations to facilitate outstanding visit requests by United Nations (UN) special mandate holders, including the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, reports Daily Mirror. “We welcome the visits by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Special Envoy on Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and encourage the Government to extend further invitations to facilitate outstanding visit requests by other UN special mandate holders, including the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances,” the EU Heads of Mission in Sri Lanka said in a statement in view of the World Human Rights Day (December10).
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The European Union (EU), on December 10, acknowledged that there have been significant improvements in Sri Lanka since the end of the conflict, particularly on resettlement and physical reconstruction, while challenges remain in several areas, report
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The European Union (EU), on December 10, acknowledged that there have been significant improvements in Sri Lanka since the end of the conflict, particularly on resettlement and physical reconstruction, while challenges remain in several areas, reports Colombo Page. In a statement issued to commemorate the World Human Rights Day, the EU Delegation in Colombo said the funding from EU and its Member States has supported progress on de-mining and the construction of new houses, helping the people displaced at the end of the war to return to their homes. "Further challenges also remain in upholding the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary and the rule of law, strengthening freedom of expression, taking effective action to end religious intolerance and preventing sexual abuse of women and children," the EU statement said.
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December - 10 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), on December 10, carried out a protest inside the Northern Provincial Council to win 10 demands, reports Colombo Page. Among the 10 demands was the need to address issues faced by displaced people in the resettlement
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), on December 10, carried out a protest inside the Northern Provincial Council to win 10 demands, reports Colombo Page. Among the 10 demands was the need to address issues faced by displaced people in the resettlement process. TNA member M.K. Sivajilingam distributed the placards to party members before the sessions and thereafter all members had joined the protest. Some of the demands that were written in the placards according are to provide justice for the last battle genocide, disclose details of surrendered Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carders, resolve High Security Zone (HSZ) issue, missing persons issue, reduce the Military presence, stop Human Rights violations and stop destroying temples and buildings in the HSZ.
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December - 11 
Dima Hasao police on December 11 arrested Action Dimasa, the prime accused in the recent killing of an engineer in Haflong town from an interior Dimasa-dominated village under Mahur Police Station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Telegraph. A .22
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Dima Hasao police on December 11 arrested Action Dimasa, the prime accused in the recent killing of an engineer in Haflong town from an interior Dimasa-dominated village under Mahur Police Station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Telegraph. A .22 pistol, 10 live rounds of ammunition and some extortion letters were recovered from the possession of the militant. Action Dimasa, who joined militancy a decade back as a cadre of the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), floated DHD-Action (DHD-A) with support of the Nationalist socialist council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) a couple of months back and launched a massive extortion drive all through Dima Hasao.
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December - 11 
Janata Dal United [JD (U)], the ruling party in Bihar on December 11 disrupted proceedings in Parliament seeking an apology from home minister Sushilkumar Shinde over his "insulting" letter to Bihar Government over the Maoist issue, reports Hindusta
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Janata Dal United [JD (U)], the ruling party in Bihar on December 11 disrupted proceedings in Parliament seeking an apology from home minister Sushilkumar Shinde over his "insulting" letter to Bihar Government over the Maoist issue, reports Hindustan Times.
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December - 11 
17 months after the arrest of GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma, the court proceedings against the militant chief is far from over. Public Prosecutor IC Jha on December 11, admitted that the proceedings are progressing at a fairly slow pace, while in
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17 months after the arrest of GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma, the court proceedings against the militant chief is far from over. Public Prosecutor IC Jha on December 11, admitted that the proceedings are progressing at a fairly slow pace, while informing that only nine witnesses out of the 21 listed, have been examined and cross examined in the court so far.
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December - 11 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, identified as Udiyat Narayain was killed and a trooper, identified as Surinder Kumar Roy was injured in a militant attack at Nowgam Bypass area in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on December 11, report
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, identified as Udiyat Narayain was killed and a trooper, identified as Surinder Kumar Roy was injured in a militant attack at Nowgam Bypass area in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on December 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Police, CRPF officials immediately rushed to the spot and the area was cordoned off. The Security Forces (SFs) searched the vehicles stranded due to the firing. Police searched the nearby shops and frisked the shopkeepers and the pedestrians. However, no one was arrested during the searches.
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December - 11 
A day after Chief Minister Mukul Sangma asked the ‘disbelieving pro-ILP groups’ to use the RTI Act to avail the copy of the repeal of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, from the Garo Hills, Civil Society Women's Organization (CSWO) preside
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A day after Chief Minister Mukul Sangma asked the ‘disbelieving pro-ILP groups’ to use the RTI Act to avail the copy of the repeal of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, from the Garo Hills, Civil Society Women's Organization (CSWO) president, Agnes Kharshiing hit back at the former stating that he was just a public servant and should not direct “the NGOs and the public to seek information from Delhi. Sangma, on December 10, had suggested the pro-ILP groups to seek information from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on the issue.
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December - 11 
A group of seven armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants abducted four tea garden workers from the Ronkham area along the Assam-Nagaland border in Jorhat District on December 11, , reports Times of India on Decem
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A group of seven armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants abducted four tea garden workers from the Ronkham area along the Assam-Nagaland border in Jorhat District on December 11, , reports Times of India on December 12.Later, militants demanded INR 150,000 as ransom from the owner of the tea garden for their release. The militants also threatened to kill the workers if the ransom amount is not paid within 24 hours.
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December - 11 
A private passenger bus was set ablaze by suspected Maoist supporters in Malkangiri District on December 11, reports The Hindu. But no passenger or bus crew was harmed. The incident occurred at around noon near Telarai square on Motu-Kalimela road. T
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A private passenger bus was set ablaze by suspected Maoist supporters in Malkangiri District on December 11, reports The Hindu. But no passenger or bus crew was harmed. The incident occurred at around noon near Telarai square on Motu-Kalimela road. The ill-fated bus was on its way to Kalimela from Motu.
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December - 11 
A senior cadre of the GNLA, who was injured in an encounter with police in East Garo Hills district earlier in April this year, is suspected to be the ‘mastermind’ of the Chasingre and Darichekgre attacks that took place on December 11. Police source
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A senior cadre of the GNLA, who was injured in an encounter with police in East Garo Hills district earlier in April this year, is suspected to be the ‘mastermind’ of the Chasingre and Darichekgre attacks that took place on December 11. Police sources claim that the attacks were planned and carried out by GNLA ‘commande’r identified as Jarek who has been roped in by ‘action command chief’ Kennedy T Sangma alias Hebil to create mayhem in West Garo Hills.
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December - 11 
All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) ‘president’ Pramod Boro alleged that both security forces and militants were trying to spread panic in the BTAD by killing students and innocent people, reports The Telegraph. “So, from whom can the common people seek s
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All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) ‘president’ Pramod Boro alleged that both security forces and militants were trying to spread panic in the BTAD by killing students and innocent people, reports The Telegraph. “So, from whom can the common people seek security?” he asked.
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December - 11 
An official in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said a magisterial inquiry had been ordered and its report sought within 15 days, reports The Telegraph.
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An official in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said a magisterial inquiry had been ordered and its report sought within 15 days, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 11 
At least 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two couples, surrendered at the court in Bijapur District on December 11 (today), reports Times of India. Bijapur Police claimed that the CPI-Maoist cadres, who were part of the Nati
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At least 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two couples, surrendered at the court in Bijapur District on December 11 (today), reports Times of India. Bijapur Police claimed that the CPI-Maoist cadres, who were part of the National Park area committee of the outlawed CPI-Maoist, expressed their willingness to join the political mainstream, after being disappointed by the "high-handedness of senior cadres and atrocities on tribals by them." According to the Bijapur Deputy Superintendent of Police Sukhnandan Rathore said those surrendered, include Sonu Korsa (24), his wife Korsa Bodhi, (25), Madkam Joga, (27), his wife Madkam Budhri (25), Budhram Hapka (30), Arjun Telam (20), Korsa Kosa, (20), Mahadev Gawde, (24), Vijay Majji (28) and Midium Dewa (23).
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December - 11 
Bihar Police arrested two suspected Manipuri militants from a bus stand in Patna, which led to the seizure of grenades from their hideouts in their home State, Manipur on December 11. The two suspected cadres of the progressive faction of People Revo
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Bihar Police arrested two suspected Manipuri militants from a bus stand in Patna, which led to the seizure of grenades from their hideouts in their home State, Manipur on December 11. The two suspected cadres of the progressive faction of People Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) were waiting for a bus at the Mithapur stand, when Police, acting on a tip-off, arrested them, Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. Meanwhile, Police source in Imphal identified the two as Thoudam Khamba alias Suresh alias Nganthoi alias Inunganba (24) and Sanasam Rabi alias Suraj (32). Based on information provided by the two, the Manipur Police seized five grenades and four detonators from their hideout in Imphal West District.
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December - 11 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on December 12 said that he had announced a high level probe into the December 11 encounter incident involving the killing of two NDFB-IKS militants, reports The Assam Tribune.“A probe will be conducted by an additiona
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on December 12 said that he had announced a high level probe into the December 11 encounter incident involving the killing of two NDFB-IKS militants, reports The Assam Tribune.“A probe will be conducted by an additional chief secretary into the death of the two students. We will have to find out the truth,” Gogoi told reporters. He said that contradictions became apparent between the versions of police and the local public into the case and hence a high level investigation was needed.
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December - 11 
Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal said some nations are found to be indulging in cybercrime, or are employing individuals who are not directly linked to them for carrying out such practices, The Times of India reported on December 11. Sibal
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Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal said some nations are found to be indulging in cybercrime, or are employing individuals who are not directly linked to them for carrying out such practices, The Times of India reported on December 11. Sibal said "Now, what is happening today is that we know for a fact that nations have organised themselves to indulge in cyber crime. We know for a fact that they work sometimes through individuals far removed from them. We know for a fact that actually they work from spaces that may not be even cited in their own country and part of the attack may come from somewhere else..." He, however, did not name any country or individual. The minister said that there is a need to create a global standard to fight cybercrime.
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December - 11 
Delegation of newly formed ‘United Forum for Hills State’ (UFHS), Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District Congress backed organization for statehood demand met the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on December 11 and discussed the iss
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Delegation of newly formed ‘United Forum for Hills State’ (UFHS), Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District Congress backed organization for statehood demand met the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on December 11 and discussed the issue of forming a separate State comprising the two autonomous and tribal dominated districts of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. UFHS delegation comprising the elected members of the two autonomous councils, MLA, MP and office bearers of both district congress offices talked about the issue with the minister for a long time. UHM has agreed to carry forward the process of discussion for a separate state but has negated the suggestion of an autonomous state as mentioned in Article 244(A) of the constitution; they are willing to discuss Article 3 instead.
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December - 11 
East Garo Hills Police recovered several items including a high powered automatic rifle from the GNLA general headquarters that was busted by Security Forces, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered a powerful MA-3 (MK II), a Chinese hand grenad
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East Garo Hills Police recovered several items including a high powered automatic rifle from the GNLA general headquarters that was busted by Security Forces, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered a powerful MA-3 (MK II), a Chinese hand grenade, two pistol magazines, 15 rounds of 7.65mm live ammo, four rounds of 5.56 live ammo, 14 empty rounds of AK ammunition, 10 numbers of gelatine explosive sticks, GNLA identity cards and other documents.
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December - 11 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 25 Infantry Division Major General VP Singh on December 11 said that troops were on high alert along the Line of Control (LoC) in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch to thwart the possibility of any infiltrati
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 25 Infantry Division Major General VP Singh on December 11 said that troops were on high alert along the Line of Control (LoC) in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch to thwart the possibility of any infiltration attempt from the LoC, reports Daily Excelsior. Major General Singh said: “Army was maintaining high alert along the LoC though the situation was quite peaceful at present. Any infiltration attempt by Pakistan on the LoC will be foiled’’. He added that Indian Army stands for peace and was maintaining it on the LoC. However, if Pakistan Army or the militants made any attempt to vitiate peaceful atmosphere, we will not allow them to succeed.
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December - 11 
In an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and their rival group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), two Maoists were killed and several others injured at Dhangai village in Gaya District on December 11, reports IBN
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In an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and their rival group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), two Maoists were killed and several others injured at Dhangai village in Gaya District on December 11, reports IBN Live. Security forces were rushed to the village to launch a combing and search operation against the Maoists.
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December - 11 
India has sought access to Pakistani American Lashkar-e-toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley, as it insisted on bringing to justice the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) assault, niticentral.com reported on Dec
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India has sought access to Pakistani American Lashkar-e-toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley, as it insisted on bringing to justice the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) assault, niticentral.com reported on December 12. Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh, in her four- day US trip, strongly raised the issue of access to Headley by Indian intelligence agencies, the sources said. Remaining non-committal, the US officials said that they are working on it. However, the US assured India that it would continue to push Pakistan to bring to justice those who were responsible for the 26/11 carnage.
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December - 11 
Nagaland Post reports that troops of 23 Assam Rifles detected and diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was reportedly planted near Tuensang (District) town hall on December 11. The explosive could have been planted by “some unknown fac
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Nagaland Post reports that troops of 23 Assam Rifles detected and diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was reportedly planted near Tuensang (District) town hall on December 11. The explosive could have been planted by “some unknown faction to instill fear amongst the population with a view to carry out extortion during festive season”.
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December - 11 
NDFB faction namely Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB (NDFB-RD), in an emailed statement, said the three youths were innocent and “the army had planted its illegally possessed weapons on the deceased”, reports The Telegraph.
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NDFB faction namely Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB (NDFB-RD), in an emailed statement, said the three youths were innocent and “the army had planted its illegally possessed weapons on the deceased”, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 11 
One of the most daring and audacious attacks by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, it carried out three violent attacks in different incidents on December 11. The first attack by the GNLA militant group was targeted at Tisha Auto Ag
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One of the most daring and audacious attacks by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, it carried out three violent attacks in different incidents on December 11. The first attack by the GNLA militant group was targeted at Tisha Auto Agency petrol station in Chasingre on the outskirts of Tura. Four militants brandishing AK rifles walked up to the gas station rounded up the employees and opened fire injuring pump operators, Nobu Hajong and Bishu Roy. In the second incident, the same group of militants fled towards the foothills of Tura peak and on their way attacked a relay station of the Meghalaya Police Radio Organization located at Darichekgre. While the two police radio operators managed to escape, the militants exploded two bombs inside the relay station destroying the equipment. The communication centre at Darichekgre, which is also known as a repeaters’ station, relays transmission between Shillong and Tura and plays a vital role in providing communication during counter-insurgency operations in the region. In the third incident, another group of GNLA militants fired upon two coal trucks transporting Police SWAT commandos for operation in the Nangalbibra region of South Garo Hills District. In the attack a Police commando sustained bullet injuries on his leg.
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December - 11 
One policeman was injured on December 11 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a landmine near Debar More on NH-75 in Latehar District, reports the Times of India. The incident happened in the afternoon when an escort part
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One policeman was injured on December 11 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a landmine near Debar More on NH-75 in Latehar District, reports the Times of India. The incident happened in the afternoon when an escort party was returning to Palamu from Ranchi with former Director General of Police (DGP) V D Ram, who is now a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, responsible for the party affairs in Palamu. The blast comes two days after at least 11 policemen, including Deputy Superintendent of Police Anup Badaik, had escaped an attack on the same highway.
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December - 11 
Regretting loss of 'regular warriors' ‘Corporal’ Seikholet Kipgen and ‘Troop Striker’ Jangminlal Haokip for the sake of “Kukiland” in an encounter on December 11, the Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) said the particular day will be remembered and o
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Regretting loss of 'regular warriors' ‘Corporal’ Seikholet Kipgen and ‘Troop Striker’ Jangminlal Haokip for the sake of “Kukiland” in an encounter on December 11, the Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) said the particular day will be remembered and observed every year as the “Day of Stepping Stone” in the revolutionary movement, reports The Sangai Express on December 15. Claiming that the combined troops involved in the December 11 incident were led by a section of KNF-President faction (KNF-P) cadres as they don't have the strength and might to venture into 'our' area of operation without the assistance of security forces, KNF-N termed the rivals' act as cowardly, “Sleeping with the Enemy”, and betraying the nation and its movement
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December - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ghasiya (30) and seized five muzzle loading guns from his possession in Bayanar Police Station area in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh early on Dece
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ghasiya (30) and seized five muzzle loading guns from his possession in Bayanar Police Station area in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh early on December 10, reports The Times of India. Police claimed that the arrested Maoist was the head of so-called Janatata Sarkar-or the Peoples' government-of village Chema under Bayanar Police Station limits. He was carrying a reward of INR 7,000 on his head.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 11 killed two militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Raidangbari under Runikhata police station in Chirang District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 11 killed two militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Raidangbari under Runikhata police station in Chirang District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased were identified as Jeremiya Narzary, a Class X student, and Pranjit Narzary, a Class VI student. A Class VII student, Nikodim Narzary, sustained serious injuries and has been sent to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Chirang Superintendent of Police (SP), Ranjan Bhuyan, said both the deceased were members of the NDFB-IKS and an AK-47 rifle, 15 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade had been recovered from them. “Nikodim could be either innocent or a linkman of the outfit. He seems to have sustained injuries in the crossfire. As far as the two slain militants are concerned, we are absolutely sure that they are members of the Songbijit faction of the NDFB and are suspected to have been involved in extortion and abductions in that area.” However, the killings have raised tension in the District and allegations of fake encounter were levelled against the SFs.
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December - 11 
Security Forces intensified combing operations against GNLA rebels in western Meghalaya after they overran the general headquarters of the outfit, adds Nagaland Post. “The operation is in full swing, and has yielded good results and that’s why they (
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Security Forces intensified combing operations against GNLA rebels in western Meghalaya after they overran the general headquarters of the outfit, adds Nagaland Post. “The operation is in full swing, and has yielded good results and that’s why they (GNLA) are launching these retaliatory attacks. However, we cannot divulge details at this stage,” Meghalaya Police Chief, P.J.P. Hanaman said.
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December - 11 
State Home Secretary G D Tripathi, while briefing the media about the encounter, said the security forces saw some people moving around suspiciously in Raidwongbari village well after midnight, reports The Indian Express on December 12. "When asked t
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State Home Secretary G D Tripathi, while briefing the media about the encounter, said the security forces saw some people moving around suspiciously in Raidwongbari village well after midnight, reports The Indian Express on December 12. "When asked to stop, they fired, prompting retaliation. In the process, two persons died and one was injured," he said. Tripathi further said that school records showed the three were below 18 but inquest by a magistrate recorded their age as around 20. "We have reports NDFB Songbijit recently recruited a number of youths below 18. Despite that the government has ordered an inquiry by an additional chief secretary," he said.
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December - 11 
The abducted Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel are suspected to have been killed by cadres of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS). But their bodies have not yet been recovered and operations to locate th
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The abducted Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel are suspected to have been killed by cadres of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS). But their bodies have not yet been recovered and operations to locate them are still on, reports The Assam Tribune. Highly placed security sources told that the information available indicated that the abducted persons, Constables Nakul Medhi and Anil Kumar Yadav, who were members of the unarmed wing of the SSB, were killed. But no one can officially confirm their deaths till the bodies are recovered and operations in the area from where they were kidnapped are still on.
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December - 11 
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) leaders from Bihar seem to be on the hit-list of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), according to a news report in the Hindi daily Hindustan, reports The Hindu. According
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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) leaders from Bihar seem to be on the hit-list of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), according to a news report in the Hindi daily Hindustan, reports The Hindu. According to the report the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a letter to the Patna Police stating that BJP Member of Parliament (MP) Shahnawaz Hussain could be a likely target of the IM.
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December - 11 
The Breakaway faction of the ANVC (ANVC-B) has asked the State Police to refrain from provoking the outfit, reports The Shillong Times. The ANVC-B is miffed with the fact that two police vehicles were making random checks in the vicinity of its camp,
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The Breakaway faction of the ANVC (ANVC-B) has asked the State Police to refrain from provoking the outfit, reports The Shillong Times. The ANVC-B is miffed with the fact that two police vehicles were making random checks in the vicinity of its camp, right after the group made a public statement against negligence on the part of the Government.
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December - 11 
The Centre has rapped the Bihar Government for its alleged failure in controlling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities and said situation in the State has become alarming and there is complete breakdown in coordination between the
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The Centre has rapped the Bihar Government for its alleged failure in controlling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities and said situation in the State has become alarming and there is complete breakdown in coordination between the State Police and Central forces, reports The Hindu. Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde also advised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to examine successful counter-insurgency models of other States and adopt such structures in Bihar too. “We have noticed a complete breakdown in coordination between the State police and the Central forces as well as with the neighbouring states like Jharkhand,” Shinde wrote in his letter to Kumar. Expressing concern over deteriorating Left Wing Extremism situation in Bihar, Mr. Shinde said the CPI (Maoist) have looted 38 sophisticated weapons and ammunition from the Bihar Police this year and that was the largest number in the country. “There is a worry that the Maoists have identified Bihar Police for snatching weapons and ammunition since the state police personnel appear to be poorly trained in tactics. The State has also witnessed the killing of 27 security personnel this year, which is a very high number,” he said.
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December - 11 
The irate local people stormed the Runikhata Police Station and set ablaze four motorcycles and three bicycles parked in the Police Station premises and also tried to set ablaze the Police Station, reports The Sentinel. The Police, however, managed t
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The irate local people stormed the Runikhata Police Station and set ablaze four motorcycles and three bicycles parked in the Police Station premises and also tried to set ablaze the Police Station, reports The Sentinel. The Police, however, managed to control the mob by firing tear gas shells.
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December - 11 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), investigating a 'larger conspiracy' involving Indian Mujahideen (IM), has identified 11 associates of IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal who are now named for their alleged roles in terror plots across
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), investigating a 'larger conspiracy' involving Indian Mujahideen (IM), has identified 11 associates of IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal who are now named for their alleged roles in terror plots across India, Indian Express reported on December 12. The agency has named Sultan Armar, Shafi Amar, Mohd Hussain Farhan, Afeef Mota, Salim Ishaqi, Anwar alias Noor and Abdul Wahid Siddibapa of Bhatkal, Karnataka. All of them were either in Pakistan or other Middle East countries. The three from Azammgarh, Uttar Pradesh have been identified as Abu Rashid Sheikh, Mohammad Rasid and Sadab Ahmed. Hyder Ali, also an accused in October 27, 2013 Patna and Bodhgaya serial blasts of July 7, 2013, has also been named. Yasin was said to be instrumental in motivating and recruiting them. The agency is also approaching a Delhi Court to get non-bailable warrants issued against them. The NIA said the accused persons are active members of IM and were engaged in waging war on India at the behest of top IM militants Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal, who are said to be holed up in Pakistan. The agency also suspects that some of the members named are still in India and may carry out terror attacks.
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The NDFB-IKS alleged the involvement of the Gobinda Basumatary-led Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), reports The Telegraph. In a statement emailed to the media, the outfit’s ‘spokesperson’, B.R. Ferengga, said, “The operation of Raidangbari was l
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The NDFB-IKS alleged the involvement of the Gobinda Basumatary-led Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), reports The Telegraph. In a statement emailed to the media, the outfit’s ‘spokesperson’, B.R. Ferengga, said, “The operation of Raidangbari was led by a member of the NDFB-PTF. We have clear evidence of their participation in the operation with the Indian Army”. It warned the NDFB-PTF not to get involved in “dirty games”.
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December - 11 
The Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) denied its involvement in the killing of two minor students at Raidwngbari in Chirang district on December 11 and said they cannot involve in such inhuman act by any means, reports The Sentinel on December 12.
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The Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) denied its involvement in the killing of two minor students at Raidwngbari in Chirang district on December 11 and said they cannot involve in such inhuman act by any means, reports The Sentinel on December 12.
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December - 11 
The Sangai Express reports that even as two of the three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) cadres gunned down on December 11 in an encounter with Security Forces at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati District were identified, the third
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The Sangai Express reports that even as two of the three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) cadres gunned down on December 11 in an encounter with Security Forces at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati District were identified, the third one is said to be a student. While saying that two of the three slain men are KNF-N cadres, various Kuki civil organisations claimed that the third one is a student. The two KNF-N cadres were identified as Jangminlal Haokip (25) and Seikholet Kipgen (25). The third one identified as Khaiminthang Kipgen (16) is said to be a Class XI student of CC Higher Secondary School
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December - 11 
The Shillong Times reports that in an unwarranted incident, an innocent man travelling with his wife was killed by two suspected militants simply because he failed to give way for their motorcycle in Rongjeng area in East Garo Hills District in the e
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The Shillong Times reports that in an unwarranted incident, an innocent man travelling with his wife was killed by two suspected militants simply because he failed to give way for their motorcycle in Rongjeng area in East Garo Hills District in the evening of December 11. Police later recovered the empty shell of a 7.65mm calibre pistol from the scene of the incident.
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December - 11 
The United Revolutionary Front (URF) has conveyed gratitude to all the peasants who extended unstinted support to the outfit’s ‘Go Green Project’, reports The Sangai Express in December 12. A press release issued by the outfit’s publicity and informa
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The United Revolutionary Front (URF) has conveyed gratitude to all the peasants who extended unstinted support to the outfit’s ‘Go Green Project’, reports The Sangai Express in December 12. A press release issued by the outfit’s publicity and information assistant secretary Poinu Luwang said that the outfit came to the path of peace on certain understanding with the Government leaving behind the demand for separation of Manipur from India. One of the foremost understandings was extension of all possible assistance to all projects taken up by the outfit in the interest of people. But so far, neither the State Government nor the Government of India has come forward with any kind of assistance. Even though leaders of groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact have been issued gun licences and allowed to possess arms, no such permission has been given to URF leaders, it decried. Moreover, criminal cases registered against leaders of many militant groups now engaged in tripartite talks have been cancelled but URF leader Lanheiba Meitei is still compelled to present himself at the national Investigation Agency (NIA) Court, Guwahati (Assam) twice a month. It further urged the Government of India and all other concerned authorities to look into such discriminatory policies.
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December - 11 
Three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) militants were killed in a reported gun fight with a combined Security Forces (SFs) at Bongbal Kholen in Senapati District in the morning of December 11. The Assam rifles press releas
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Three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) militants were killed in a reported gun fight with a combined Security Forces (SFs) at Bongbal Kholen in Senapati District in the morning of December 11. The Assam rifles press release said that the combined team while conducting combing operation in a hilly and a thickly wooded area, were fired upon at about 6.30 am. During the ensuing exchange of gun fire the SFs killed three suspected KNF-N cadres, all wearing combat pattern dress. One M-16 Rifle with 300 live rounds, one AK 47 Rifle with 93 live rounds, one G-3 Rifle with 173 live rounds, four live rounds of 12 Bore Rifle, 34 live rounds of US Carbine, two notebooks containing incriminating details and other war like stores were recovered from their possession. In the fire fight, one armed cadre was possibly injured; however, he managed to escape under the cover of dense jungle. Significantly, the KNF-N is not a party to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with the Government of India and the State Government.
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December - 11 
A man, identified as Zeeshan Ali (28), was shot dead in Data Nagar within the vicinity of Orangi Town Police Station in Orangi Town on December 11, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Zeeshan Ali (28), was shot dead in Data Nagar within the vicinity of Orangi Town Police Station in Orangi Town on December 11, reports Daily Times.
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December - 11 
A tour operator and his driver, identified as Hakim Baloch, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted under the car with a magnet was detonated on NIPA Bridge in Gulshan-e-Iqbal locality of Gulshan Town on December 11, reports Th
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A tour operator and his driver, identified as Hakim Baloch, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted under the car with a magnet was detonated on NIPA Bridge in Gulshan-e-Iqbal locality of Gulshan Town on December 11, reports The News.
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December - 11 
An Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) prayer leader of the Shah Faisal Masjid, identified as Qari Mohammad Usman (40), was shot dead near Disco Bakery in Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the precincts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station in Gulshan Town on December
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An Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) prayer leader of the Shah Faisal Masjid, identified as Qari Mohammad Usman (40), was shot dead near Disco Bakery in Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the precincts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station in Gulshan Town on December 11, reported Daily Times. Police said that the incident seemed to be a part of ongoing sectarian killings however, further investigation was underway. ASWJ claimed the affiliation of the victim with their organisation.
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December - 11 
An unidentified dead body of a young man was found from Lyari Post Office within the jurisdiction of Kalakot Police Station in Lyari Town on December 11, reported Daily Times. Police said the victim was kidnapped and later his body was thrown after b
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An unidentified dead body of a young man was found from Lyari Post Office within the jurisdiction of Kalakot Police Station in Lyari Town on December 11, reported Daily Times. Police said the victim was kidnapped and later his body was thrown after brutal torture.
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December - 11 
At least one person was killed and four others injured in a firing incident in Liaquat Bazaar area of Quetta on December 11, reports Dawn. Police said the incident forced shopkeepers to shut down their shutters, resulting in Liaquat Bazaar, Sattar Ro
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At least one person was killed and four others injured in a firing incident in Liaquat Bazaar area of Quetta on December 11, reports Dawn. Police said the incident forced shopkeepers to shut down their shutters, resulting in Liaquat Bazaar, Sattar Road and other commercial parts of Quetta to be closed. The protesters pelted stones at vehicles and set fire to a motorcycle in the city. The situation prompted the Balochistan Government to deploy Frontier Corps and a large contingent of Police and Balochistan Constabulary to avert any major untoward incident.
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December - 11 
Five people, including a woman, identified as Humaira (35), and her son, Ahmed Ali (2), were injured when armed gangsters hurled a hand grenade in Gul Mohammad lane of Kalakot in Lyari Town on December 11, reports Daily Times.
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Five people, including a woman, identified as Humaira (35), and her son, Ahmed Ali (2), were injured when armed gangsters hurled a hand grenade in Gul Mohammad lane of Kalakot in Lyari Town on December 11, reports Daily Times.
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December - 11 
Law enforcers on December 11 claimed to arrest 46 suspects involved in target killers and extortionist during separate targeted raids in Karachi, reported Daily Times. District South police claimed to have arrested five suspects belonging to politic
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Law enforcers on December 11 claimed to arrest 46 suspects involved in target killers and extortionist during separate targeted raids in Karachi, reported Daily Times. District South police claimed to have arrested five suspects belonging to political party and an alleged gangster. Another alleged Lyari gangster, Ashiq Hussain Baloch, was arrested from Baloch Colony area in Orangi Town. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to arrest an alleged target killer, Naeem Abbas along with a pistol during a raid conducted in Manghopir area of Gadap Town. CID’s Sectarian Cell also arrested two suspects, identified as Zubair and Israr, from Baldia Town. The Special Investigation Unit arrested six suspects, whereas Rangers arrested up 32 criminals.
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December - 11 
Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on December 11 bid farewell to his office after the longest term at the helm of the Supreme Court in the country's history, reports The Times of India. A meeting of the full court was held in honou
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Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on December 11 bid farewell to his office after the longest term at the helm of the Supreme Court in the country's history, reports The Times of India. A meeting of the full court was held in honour of the Chief Justice, who retired after serving in the post for over six years. Speaking on the occasion, Chaudhry said democracy is not possible without independent and transparent elections. The judiciary worked hard for democracy and the apex court played its role in holding polls to local bodies, he said. In an apparent reference to the disqualification of lawmakers with fake degrees, he said it was now not possible for anyone to lie about their educational degrees and assets. He also hailed the media's role in the movement to restore judges deposed in 2007 by former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf. He was appointed in June 2005 but remained dysfunctional from November 2007 to March 2009.
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December - 11 
Samiullah Afridi, the lawyer for Doctor Shakeel Afridi who helped the United States (US) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden fled Pakistan after receiving threats from militants, said his relatives on December 11, reported Daily Times. He went
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Samiullah Afridi, the lawyer for Doctor Shakeel Afridi who helped the United States (US) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden fled Pakistan after receiving threats from militants, said his relatives on December 11, reported Daily Times. He went abroad after militants threatened to blow up his car and kill his family, a relative said. “We cannot disclose the country he left for due to security threats to his life,” the relative said, asking for anonymity because he was also scared of militants. “Militants warned him to stop pleading the case or else he and his family would face the consequences.” A judgement was expected on December 18, 2013. Samiullah Afridi is the second member of the legal team to flee following militant threats.
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December - 11 
The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Afghan nationals were involved in most of the crimes of heinous nature, especially kidnapping-for-ransom, in Peshawar Division, officials said on December 11, reports Dawn. An official of Home and Tribal Af
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The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Afghan nationals were involved in most of the crimes of heinous nature, especially kidnapping-for-ransom, in Peshawar Division, officials said on December 11, reports Dawn. An official of Home and Tribal Affairs Department said that a meeting of the divisional taskforce expressed concern over the increasing incidents of kidnapping-for-ransom and decided to conduct crackdown on the possible dens of criminal gangs. Home and Tribal Affairs Secretary Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, discussed targeted killings, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, arrest of proclaimed offenders and action against the persons whose profiles were provided by the newly established Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). The official said that the meeting emphasised on carrying out intelligence-led targeted operations in all the four zones of Peshawar simultaneously. During the meeting, Home Department raised the issue of abduction of doctors and asked Police and Intelligence Agencies as to why the groups involved in the kidnappings from Hayatabad were not busted. The officials said that most of the criminal groups belonged to Bara subdivision of Khyber Agency IN Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), which had been declared a conflict zone and political administration was striving to restore writ in the area. The meeting was informed that most of the tribes of Bara were residing as IDPs in various camps elsewhere and no action could be taken against them. The political administration of Khyber Agency assured the meeting that targeted operation would be carried against miscreants in the area.
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December - 11 
The Punjab University (PU) administration, on December 11 (today), searched Hostel No 15 and handed over four illegal occupants to the Police, reported The Express Tribune. On December 10, PU administration had searched Hostel No 15 and 18 and handed
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The Punjab University (PU) administration, on December 11 (today), searched Hostel No 15 and handed over four illegal occupants to the Police, reported The Express Tribune. On December 10, PU administration had searched Hostel No 15 and 18 and handed 15 illegal occupants over to the Police. The University administration, Law Enforcement Agencies and the Punjab Government agreed to conduct an operation to clear university hostels of illegal residents. A joint strategy was drawn up at a meeting to evict any illegal hostel residents amidst reports that suspected terrorists were visiting the hostels or staying there whilst pretending to be students. Administration had also decided to convert Hostel No 16, an Islami Jama’at Talaba (IJT) stronghold, into a hostel for girls, for whom accommodation on campus was short. The IJT went against this decision and took the law into their hands and were arrested for doing so.
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December - 11 
The Supreme Court on December 11 recorded its verdict over the Balochistan missing persons’ case and ordered for the production of missing persons in front of the Director General of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Dawn reported. The apex co
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The Supreme Court on December 11 recorded its verdict over the Balochistan missing persons’ case and ordered for the production of missing persons in front of the Director General of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Dawn reported. The apex court bench held Inspector General (IG) of Frontier Corps (FC) Major General Ijaz Shahid responsible for the production of the missing persons during the hearing of a contempt of court notice against the IG FC for defying the court's order by not appearing for the proceedings of a case relating to missing persons from Balochistan province. Acting IG of the FC, Brigadier Khalid Naseem, appeared in the apex court, whereas the court sought the issuance of the notification pertaining to the posting of Brigadier Khalid Naseem as the acting IGFC and the date at which the missing persons would be produced. The court order said that heirs of the missing persons were facing hardships whereas law enforcement agencies could do nothing about it. The court also segregated the IG FC contempt case from the Balochistan law and order case proceedings and adjourned the next hearing until December 19, 2013.
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December - 11 
The United States (US) and India believe that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif can succeed in improving relations with both New Delhi and Kabul, said US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, James Dobbins during a congressional hearing on “
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The United States (US) and India believe that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif can succeed in improving relations with both New Delhi and Kabul, said US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, James Dobbins during a congressional hearing on “Afghanistan 2014: Year of Transition” on December 11, reports Dawn. And the United States wants Sharif to have “a fair chance of being able to do so”, said Dobbins.
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December - 11 
As part of a ‘power sharing deal endorsed by the party’s Central Committee on December 11, the CPN-UML has formally decided to have President Ram Baran Yadav replaced by its candidate, reports Kantipuronline.com. While the full text of the proposal i
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As part of a ‘power sharing deal endorsed by the party’s Central Committee on December 11, the CPN-UML has formally decided to have President Ram Baran Yadav replaced by its candidate, reports Kantipuronline.com. While the full text of the proposal is yet to be made public, CPN-UML leaders said they have proposed proportionally allocating the top five positions—president, vice president, prime minister, speaker and chairman of the Constitutional Committee—to the three major parties. The NC, however, is still against the idea of replacing President Yadav, a former NC lawmaker, with a new face.
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December - 11 
Major political parties, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) are holding their first discussion in the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) on Decemb
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Major political parties, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) are holding their first discussion in the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) on December 11 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. It is the first meeting of the cross-party mechanism after the November 19 elections. Started at around 9:30 am at the secretariat of Peace Fund, Kathmandu, the meeting is said to focus on current political impasses including demand of the UCPN-M to form high-level independent commission to look into the alleged poll frauds. The meeting is also expected to broadly discuss on new political course, parties’ role in the to-be-formed new Government and second Constituent Assembly (CA).
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December - 11 
The Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) on December 11 rejected Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)’s demand of setting up a high-level probe commission to investigate the alleged vote ri
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The Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) on December 11 rejected Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)’s demand of setting up a high-level probe commission to investigate the alleged vote rigging, reports The Himalayan Times. Both the parties said the fairness of the November 19 elections could not be questioned. “Polls were held in a free, fair and peaceful manner and were highly appreciated by national and international communities,” they said, adding that the UCPN-M’s grievances, however, could be addressed by forming a parliamentary panel after the Constituent Assembly (CA) formally comes into place.
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December - 11 
Though not a natural ally of the UCPN-M, Madhes-based parties have joined forces with the latter in a bid to mount pressure on the Government to form an independent enquiry commission to probe into alleged “vote fraud”, reports Republica. “We have jo
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Though not a natural ally of the UCPN-M, Madhes-based parties have joined forces with the latter in a bid to mount pressure on the Government to form an independent enquiry commission to probe into alleged “vote fraud”, reports Republica. “We have joined forces with the UCPN-M to exert pressure on the Government to investigate into election irregularities,” said Jitendra Sonal, joint general secretary of Mahanth Thakur-led Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP). Similarly, TMDP Vice-chairman Brikhesh Chandra Lal said the alliance between Madhesi forces and UCPN-M should be considered as a union of pro-federalists. However, we have already intensified negotiations among the Madhesi parties for a single alliance of Madhesi parties.
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December - 11 
15 Policemen were stabbed by the JeI-ICS cadres in Narail town of Narail District on December 11 (today), reports The Daily Star. According to Police, over 100 JeI-ICS cadres equipped with lethal weapons brought out a procession and blocked Narail-Ma
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15 Policemen were stabbed by the JeI-ICS cadres in Narail town of Narail District on December 11 (today), reports The Daily Star. According to Police, over 100 JeI-ICS cadres equipped with lethal weapons brought out a procession and blocked Narail-Magura road in Narail municipality area. As the law enforcers got off the van, the cadres dividing into four groups attacked them with sharp weapons and set the vehicle on fire.
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December - 11 
Activists of Ganojagaran Mancha in Dhaka city on December 11 expressed their dissatisfaction over the adjournment of hearing on the stay order on the execution of death row convict war criminal Quader Mollah. They also vowed to continue their movemen
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Activists of Ganojagaran Mancha in Dhaka city on December 11 expressed their dissatisfaction over the adjournment of hearing on the stay order on the execution of death row convict war criminal Quader Mollah. They also vowed to continue their movement and stage sit-in at the Shabagh Square until the JeI leader is hanged. Convenor of Ganojagaran Mancha Imran H Sarker said, “We hoped Quader Mollah issue would be settled within the day but it is very unfortunate that the court again adjourned the hearing on the defence’s review petition. However, we have decided to continue our movement until the verdict is executed.”
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December - 11 
One person was killed and many others were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres continued to unleash terror across the country during its daylong hartal (general strike) on December 11, protesting t
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One person was killed and many others were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres continued to unleash terror across the country during its daylong hartal (general strike) on December 11, protesting the move to execute convicted war criminal JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Daily Star. In Satkhira District, Abdul Hamid (48), an Awami League (AL) activist died of his injuries seven hours after he was abducted and beaten up allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Madhabkathi area. In Sylhet District, 40 people, including two Policemen, were injured as JeI-ICS cadres clashed with Police on Sylhet-Sunamganj road. Over 300 JeI-ICS cadres blocked the road and vandalized some rickshaws and battery-run three-wheelers. As Police tried to disperse them, the blockaders hurled brick chunks at law enforcers and exploded several crude bombs triggering a running battle. In Bagerhat District, 15 people, including five Policemen, sustained injuries in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and law enforcers. In Khulna District, a clash between ICS cadres and Police at Sonadanga in Khulna city left at least 15 injured. The clash sparked when Police resisted the cadres who had blocked a road with logs. In Cox’s Bazar District, five Policemen were injured as JeI-ICS cadres clashed with the law enforcers at Bazarghata. In Rajshahi District, JeI-ICS cadres severed the tendons of the right leg of an activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL at Bagha sub-District. Armed with machetes, about 10 JeI-ICS cadres ambushed Mizanur Rahman, a second-year student of Shah Doula Degree College, when he was going to his village home in Chhatari. In Chapainawabganj District, JeI-ICS cadres attacked an activist of Gonojagoron Mancha at Methorpara intersection injuring him badly. The victim Munshi Nazrul Islam Sujon (30) was the former organising secretary of BCL of Chapainawabganj District unit.
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December - 11 
Police in a drive arrested 12 cadres of ICS raiding a mess in Gouripur area of Sherpur District on December 11, reports The Daily Star. Receiving information that ICS cadres were gathering at the mess ‘Karim Villa’ in Gouripur area to carry out subve
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Police in a drive arrested 12 cadres of ICS raiding a mess in Gouripur area of Sherpur District on December 11, reports The Daily Star. Receiving information that ICS cadres were gathering at the mess ‘Karim Villa’ in Gouripur area to carry out subversion activities in the town, Police raided the mess and arrested the 12 ICS cadres. Law enforcers also recovered books on jihad from the mess.
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December - 11 
United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry on December 11 said the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah might lead to events, which could derail the next parliamentary election in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. Talking to Prime Mini
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United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry on December 11 said the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah might lead to events, which could derail the next parliamentary election in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. Talking to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the phone, he expressed concern over the violence during recent hartals and blockades. The US Secretary of State wanted to know about the trial process of the war criminals. The PM told Kerry that some trials have been completed following due legal procedures and the Government would follow the same in implementing the verdicts of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), including the one against Quader Mollah. The US official welcomed the Government’s position.
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December - 11 
Sri Lanka's Most Reverend Cardinal Dr. Malcolm Ranjith on December 11 said the Government to implement the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC)’s recommendations promptly to avert a possible foreign intervention in the country's sovere
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Sri Lanka's Most Reverend Cardinal Dr. Malcolm Ranjith on December 11 said the Government to implement the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC)’s recommendations promptly to avert a possible foreign intervention in the country's sovereign affairs, reports Colombo Page. Rev. Cardinal Ranjith said unless the Government worked towards reconciliation and addressed allegations of war crimes during the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a foreign intervention is inevitable. Cardinal Ranjith said the problems of the country should be resolved by "ourselves" through discussions. Problems could not be resolved by creating conflicts among ethnic groups, he emphasized.
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December - 12 
All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on December 12 moved National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) against the killing of ‘two students’ in ‘fake encounter’ on December 11 under Runikhata Poli
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All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on December 12 moved National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) against the killing of ‘two students’ in ‘fake encounter’ on December 11 under Runikhata Police Station in Chirang district, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 12 
Confirming that the premature "media leak" of Indian Mujahideen ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal's detention had caused the agencies to "narrowly miss" his aide Tahseen Akhtar, now wanted for the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial blasts, Union Minist
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Confirming that the premature "media leak" of Indian Mujahideen ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal's detention had caused the agencies to "narrowly miss" his aide Tahseen Akhtar, now wanted for the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial blasts, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde told National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers earlier this week to strictly hold back terror leads, so as not to compromise ongoing investigations, The Times of India reports on December 13. "Shinde told NIA officers to guard against sharing investigation leads even as they are worked upon, lest this alerts those under surveillance and wipes off the trail," an officer said, adding that with some more terror suspects currently under watch, secrecy was crucial to ensure that the crackdown, as and when it happens, leads to maximum arrests.
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December - 12 
A 65-year-old man was shot dead by Maoists in Biliguda village under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on December 12, reports The New Indian Express. A group of about 40 Maoists came to the village late in the night and asked village
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A 65-year-old man was shot dead by Maoists in Biliguda village under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on December 12, reports The New Indian Express. A group of about 40 Maoists came to the village late in the night and asked villager Prabhakar Madkami to come out of the house and then shot him dead. Before leaving the village, the Maoists threatened villagers of dire consequences if they informed the Police about the incident. Police said a poster left near the body claimed that Madkami was killed as he was passing on information about the Maoists to the Police and Border Security Force (BSF).
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December - 12 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Lekam Aaytu (35) - a self-styled vice-chief of Jantana Sarkar (‘Peoples’ Government’), carrying a reward of Rs. 10,000 on his head, was arrested during a search operation at Bardela
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Lekam Aaytu (35) - a self-styled vice-chief of Jantana Sarkar (‘Peoples’ Government’), carrying a reward of Rs. 10,000 on his head, was arrested during a search operation at Bardela village under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District on December 12, reports Zee News.
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December - 12 
A retired doctor of a public sector undertaking, identified as Dr. Samir Biswas (65), was arrested by the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate in the West Bengal’s Bardhaman District from the residence of a relative in Asansol on charges of sediti
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A retired doctor of a public sector undertaking, identified as Dr. Samir Biswas (65), was arrested by the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate in the West Bengal’s Bardhaman District from the residence of a relative in Asansol on charges of sedition early on December 12, reports The Hindu. Biswas had reportedly treated Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji, member of the Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who was killed in an encounter with security forces in November 2010. He was absconding for the last three years after a case of sedition was lodged against him in April 2010.
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December - 12 
Arrested Action Dimasa, a former member of Dima Halam Daogah-Jewel Garlosa faction (DHD-J) and leader of recently formed Action faction of DHD (DHD-A) on December 12 revealed his real name and details about his organization following his arrest, repo
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Arrested Action Dimasa, a former member of Dima Halam Daogah-Jewel Garlosa faction (DHD-J) and leader of recently formed Action faction of DHD (DHD-A) on December 12 revealed his real name and details about his organization following his arrest, reports The Sentinel. Action who was apprehended by Haflong Police and was under Haflong Sub–Jail from December 6, 2007 to June 11, 2013 almost five and half years but police did not know Action’s real name. The name David Kemprai alias Action Dimasa which was registered in police and jail authority files are fake. Action not only managed to escape from jail but also managed to conceal his real identity from police for the last six years. Action’s real name is Miput Rajyung, son of Dipon Rajyung, which only came out when Action disclosed his original name to the Army on Wednesday. Action also revealed that he had formed DHD-A to fight for the Autonomous State for Dima Hasao and has thirty more members active in the district. Action said that they have not killed Rajiv Pathak but Pathak was killed by Isak Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) when asked about taking the responsibility of the killing, he said that they are jointly operating with the NSCN-IM.
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At least 12 land mines were recovered in Jharkhand's Latehar District on December 12, reports IANS. Police said the land mines were planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Patki jungle in Manika region, around 130 km fro
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At least 12 land mines were recovered in Jharkhand's Latehar District on December 12, reports IANS. Police said the land mines were planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Patki jungle in Manika region, around 130 km from Ranchi.
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December - 12 
Border Security Force (BSF) has installed high end rolling cameras along the International Border (IB) to thwart any attempt of militants to sneak into the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) reported Kashmir Watch on December 13. Official sources told that BSF
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Border Security Force (BSF) has installed high end rolling cameras along the International Border (IB) to thwart any attempt of militants to sneak into the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) reported Kashmir Watch on December 13. Official sources told that BSF has installed high end rolling CCTV cameras along the 179-km-long IB with Pakistan to keep a close watch over the activities of the militants planning to intrude into J&K. At least 40 cameras, imported from Germany have been installed in Akhnoor, Samba, R S Pura Sectors replacing the previous Israeli made surveillance equipment. The cameras work on electricity and have a battery backup that last for several hours.
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Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on December 12 said that the State lagged behind in development due to over two decades of militancy but assured that he will continue to work for making the State self-reliant, reports Daily Excelsior. “Our developm
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Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on December 12 said that the State lagged behind in development due to over two decades of militancy but assured that he will continue to work for making the State self-reliant, reports Daily Excelsior. “Our development remained standstill while other States went much ahead on road to progress during the period of militancy which gripped the State for over 20 years”, Omar said while addressing a public gathering at Lalpora in Kupwara District. “We worked for restoration of peace and tranquillity, made sincere efforts to safeguard human rights, reform the security and law and order machinery, to create employment opportunities, upgrade roads and launch new power projects during the last about five years which have started showing encouraging results on the ground,” Omar added.
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December - 12 
Congress MLA from Hazaribag, Saurav Narayan Singh, on December 12 escaped an attack by suspected Left Wing Extremists in the forests near Kanauda Ghati on the Katkumsandi-Hazaribag Road in the Hazaribagh District late on December 11 evening, reports
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Congress MLA from Hazaribag, Saurav Narayan Singh, on December 12 escaped an attack by suspected Left Wing Extremists in the forests near Kanauda Ghati on the Katkumsandi-Hazaribag Road in the Hazaribagh District late on December 11 evening, reports The Times of India. Police on December 12 said the legislator's security guards, while returning from Pathalgad on the border of Hazaribag-Chatra Districts, spotted large number of armed insurgents. After getting information from them Police reached the spot and chased the insurgents who on seeing the Police ran away and took shelter in the forest. The Police said that in the process of fleeing from the spot the insurgents left behind some explosive materials and magazines containing live cartridges. The Police said that they are trying to identify the insurgents whether they belonged to the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) or the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC). Both are trying to dominate their influence in the region.
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December - 12 
Delhi Police on December 12 took Mohammad Maqsood Alam, an international supplier of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in different states including Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, on transit remand for three days from the court of t
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Delhi Police on December 12 took Mohammad Maqsood Alam, an international supplier of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in different states including Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, on transit remand for three days from the court of the chief judicial magistrate (CJM) in Munger (Bihar). He was earlier arrested on December 11 when he surrendered before the Mufassil SHO.
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December - 12 
Garo militants are frequently using Bangladesh as a safe option for medical treatment and thereby avoiding getting caught in Government run hospitals inside India, reports The Shillong Times on December 13. Recent seizure of materials from the GNLA m
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Garo militants are frequently using Bangladesh as a safe option for medical treatment and thereby avoiding getting caught in Government run hospitals inside India, reports The Shillong Times on December 13. Recent seizure of materials from the GNLA militants and camps has revealed the regularity of militants crossing over to the neighboring country with injuries particularly bullet wounds for surgery. Hospital documents originating from Bangladesh have been found in possession of GNLA militants clearly indicating the frequency of medical services being provided across the border.
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December - 12 
Pakistan is looking for fresh routes in on Cambodia to push in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into India, reported The Times of India on December 13. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted and seized a consignment of INR 15 mill
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Pakistan is looking for fresh routes in on Cambodia to push in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into India, reported The Times of India on December 13. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted and seized a consignment of INR 15 million in FICN in Cambodia two weeks ago. According to DRI, the consignment had come from the United Kingdom and was headed to India before it was intercepted with help from local agencies. On June 22, 2013, DRI had similarly apprehended a courier with INR 30 lakh in fake currency addressed to a Delhi restaurant. The courier had been sent from China's Shenzhen province. Two days later another consignment of comparable value was apprehended at Birganj in Nepal. This consignment had come stuffed in electronic dolls from Hong Kong. The development had rattled intelligence agencies as it pointed to the fact that Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had developed well-entrenched footprints in China and could push in more than just FICN in days to come. ISI has already made its presence felt in China's restive Xinjiang province and China has openly criticized elements in Pakistan for fanning terrorism in the region. DRI DG Najib Shah said, "We never thought FICN could be pushed through China but we apprehended two consignments in matter of days. Now we see it is being pushed through Cambodia. These are all cause for concern as FICN cartels are devising new ways and routes as authorities become strict on traditional routes of Nepal and Bangladesh. However, we are prepared to face the challenges."
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Police on December 12 increased the security at Bhakra-Nangal dam located on the Himachal-Punjab border, amid fresh threats of a terror strike, according to Hindustan Times. Terror threats to the dam had cropped up during a high-level intelligence me
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Police on December 12 increased the security at Bhakra-Nangal dam located on the Himachal-Punjab border, amid fresh threats of a terror strike, according to Hindustan Times. Terror threats to the dam had cropped up during a high-level intelligence meeting held at the state Police headquarters. The meeting, presided by director general of police (DGP) Sanjay Kumar was attended by officials of the central intelligence agencies and crime investigation department. Intelligence bureau (IB), after evaluation of the security threat, had submitted a report to the state Police. In the wake of the threat, Police has decided to increase the number of personnel manning the dam from Himachal side. "Terror threat to Bhakra Dam is not new. Security of the dam is reviewed whenever there are reports of threat," said Kumar, adding, "About 50 more police personnels will be deputed in addition to the existing security. Cops would be provided with the latest weapons and gadgets to keep vigil."
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Police on December 12 recovered five of the six rifles along with seventy rounds of live ammunition looted from a Special Police Officer (SPO) camp at Simbargaon Muzabari in Kokrajhar on December 9, reports The Telegraph. Armed men looted six .303 ri
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Police on December 12 recovered five of the six rifles along with seventy rounds of live ammunition looted from a Special Police Officer (SPO) camp at Simbargaon Muzabari in Kokrajhar on December 9, reports The Telegraph. Armed men looted six .303 rifles along with 205 rounds of ammunition from the camp. According to the police, three of the rifles were recovered from the banks of Saralbangha River in Pachim Duramari. One rifle was recovered from the house of Karim Ali at Jauliapara while another was recovered from the house of Gedda Ali at Maujabari. Leader of All Bodoland Minority Students Union (ABMSU), Abdul Matleb and Karim Ali were arrested in this connection while Gedda Ali is absconding.
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December - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Nerswn Boro (22), at Barigaon near Tangla in Udalguri District on December 12, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a 9 mm pistol along with several
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Nerswn Boro (22), at Barigaon near Tangla in Udalguri District on December 12, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a 9 mm pistol along with several live ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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December - 12 
The bodies of two troopers of 54 Battalion of Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) were recoverd from Mach Khora under Panbari Police Station of Chirang district on December 12, reports The Sentinel. According to Police sources this incident occurred when five S
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The bodies of two troopers of 54 Battalion of Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) were recoverd from Mach Khora under Panbari Police Station of Chirang district on December 12, reports The Sentinel. According to Police sources this incident occurred when five SSB troopers, who were in routine patrolling in an area near Hakua river of Chirang District, on December 6, were abducted by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) during that time. Police sources also clarified that three of them were released by the militants and remaining two were taken by them.
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December - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are alleged to have abducted six civilians including a Panchayat (local self-government institution) ward member, Tulsi Behera, in Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri district of Odisha i
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are alleged to have abducted six civilians including a Panchayat (local self-government institution) ward member, Tulsi Behera, in Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri district of Odisha in the early hours of December 12, reports The Hindu. When contacted, officials of the anti-Maoist cell of Malkangiri District Police informed that although they have received reports from different sources, the information had not been confirmed. Security forces had rushed to the two villages from where the alleged abductions took place. According to sources, the abductions took place at Chintalwada and Ramaguda villages under Kalimela police station limits. The eyewitnesses say, the abductors had alleged these six persons were police informers and were having relations with the personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) camping in the area.
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December - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gave a call to youth to boycott Army recruitment rallies, claiming their efforts were on to make Chhattisgarh military and Air Force bases, reports The Times of India. In a message circulated to media,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gave a call to youth to boycott Army recruitment rallies, claiming their efforts were on to make Chhattisgarh military and Air Force bases, reports The Times of India. In a message circulated to media, CPI-Maoist spokesperson Uday said Governments are deploying Police and para-military forces to unleash terror for implementing memorandum of understanding (MoUs) signed with corporate giants. In order to suppress the people's movement, ruling classes are trying to convert Chhattisgarh into a military zone, he said.
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December - 12 
The consortium of 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups would be holding a one-day State-wide office picketing on December 13 (today) to implement ILP in the State.
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The consortium of 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups would be holding a one-day State-wide office picketing on December 13 (today) to implement ILP in the State.
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December - 12 
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on December 12 ruled that state government could not drop terror charges without the Centre's nod as the accused had been booked under central acts, reports The Times of India. The court said the state govern
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The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on December 12 ruled that state government could not drop terror charges without the Centre's nod as the accused had been booked under central acts, reports The Times of India. The court said the state government couldn't withdraw prosecution charges without assigning specific reason in cases relating to terrorism and treason. A full bench comprising Justice DP Singh, Justice Ajay Lamba and Justice Ashok Pal Singh said before moving an application for withdrawal of any case before a trial court, the public prosecutor should apply his independent mind in accordance with law.
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December - 12 
The Sadar Hills based Kuki Inpi, Kuki Students’ Organisation and Thadou Students’ Association vehemently condemned the killing of Khaiminthang.
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The Sadar Hills based Kuki Inpi, Kuki Students’ Organisation and Thadou Students’ Association vehemently condemned the killing of Khaiminthang.
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December - 12 
The Shillong Times reports that Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Neiphiu Rio, on December 12, said all ‘Naga political workers’ (underground) should reconcile themselves so that a negotiable settlement could be hammer out with a joint effort. Addressing
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The Shillong Times reports that Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Neiphiu Rio, on December 12, said all ‘Naga political workers’ (underground) should reconcile themselves so that a negotiable settlement could be hammer out with a joint effort. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) Party at the Kohima Local ground, Rio said that if the underground people are working for the Naga people, they should hear the voices of the people and come to reconciliation among themselves so that an acceptable and honorable solution could be hammer out to bring a permanent peace in the State. Expressing happiness that there is a relatively peaceful atmosphere in the state following the cease-fire Agreement and political dialogue is going on between Naga nationalists and the Center, he appealed the negotiating parties to expedite the process of resolving the decades old Naga political problem in bringing about an honorable settlement at the earliest. He assured the NPF party is fully committed to play the role of facilitator to the political dialogue and for bringing about unity and reconciliation, while maintaining closeness with all nationalist groups. He said as a regional party, it was committed to continue its fight for the full honoring an implementation of the 16-point Agreement and Article 371 (A) by the Central Government
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December - 12 
The two more bodies were recovered along with the bodies of the two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers in Chirang District along the India-Bhutan border on December 12, reports The Hindu. “It is more or less confirmed that two of the four bodies were
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The two more bodies were recovered along with the bodies of the two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers in Chirang District along the India-Bhutan border on December 12, reports The Hindu. “It is more or less confirmed that two of the four bodies were of the abducted SSB personnel. We are awaiting the family members for identification. The other two bodies are a bit older and yet to identified. We suspect it might be of two of the four Bodo persons who went missing in the district about one-and-half months ago,” Chirang Deputy Commissioner Virendra Mittal said.
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December - 12 
The United Naga Council (UNC) acknowledged the cooperation and solidarity of the general public in the observation of the 48 hours total bandh (general strike) on National Highway (NH)-37 from the midnight of December 12 in Manipur, reports The Sanga
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The United Naga Council (UNC) acknowledged the cooperation and solidarity of the general public in the observation of the 48 hours total bandh (general strike) on National Highway (NH)-37 from the midnight of December 12 in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express on December 18. The UNC said in a statement adding, “We are for all round development and opportunities for our people. This can truly come only through political empowerment which is the core issue of the tripartite talk.” This is the message that has been conveyed through the 48 hours bandh on NH 37 said the UNC while congratulating the Tribe Hoho and frontal organisations for effective and peaceful observation of the same. The bandh may have inconvenienced many and dislocated scheduled programmes. Such are not losses but are valuable contributions to the people’s movement, it said adding that it should continue to count on and look forward to the cooperation of the public as it proceeds with the endeavour to secure the rights of the people.
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December - 12 
Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on December 12 defended his writing a letter to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar citing his Government's alleged failure in tackling the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and said it was in the inter
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Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on December 12 defended his writing a letter to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar citing his Government's alleged failure in tackling the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and said it was in the interest of the State dispensation that he highlighted the issues, reports Out Look. "The Centre is concerned over the Bihar situation. It is the Bihar Police which is facing the Naxals and its men have died. So, I have written the letter flagging the issues," he told reporters here, a day after his letter became public.
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December - 12 
A Crime Investigation Department (CID) man, identified as Iqbal alias Bala (35), was killed while he was on his way near Qalandari Chowk, within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station in Orangi Town on December 12, reports Daily Times.
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A Crime Investigation Department (CID) man, identified as Iqbal alias Bala (35), was killed while he was on his way near Qalandari Chowk, within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station in Orangi Town on December 12, reports Daily Times.
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December - 12 
A Rangers official, identified as Punnu Khan, was killed and five others wounded in a bomb blast in Timber Market of Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 12, reported Daily Times.
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A Rangers official, identified as Punnu Khan, was killed and five others wounded in a bomb blast in Timber Market of Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 12, reported Daily Times.
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December - 12 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a man was found from Rangiwara area within the remits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 12, reports Daily Times. According to the initial investigations, the victim had been kidnapped be
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a man was found from Rangiwara area within the remits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 12, reports Daily Times. According to the initial investigations, the victim had been kidnapped before being killed.
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Another man, identified as Amir (26), was also shot dead within the limits of Iqbal Market Police Station in Orangi Town on December 12, reported Daily Times.
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Another man, identified as Amir (26), was also shot dead within the limits of Iqbal Market Police Station in Orangi Town on December 12, reported Daily Times.
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December - 12 
At least four soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle in Spinwam village of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 12, reported Dawn. Ansar-ul-Mujahideen, a little known militant group
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At least four soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle in Spinwam village of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 12, reported Dawn. Ansar-ul-Mujahideen, a little known militant group linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack. “It is in retaliation to the drone strike in Hangu,” said Abu Baseer, the ‘spokesman’ of the outfit, threatening more attacks.
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December - 12 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif stressed on December 12 that development and prosperity of Balochistan will contribute towards a peaceful and progressive Pakistan, reports Daily Times. COAS General Raheel Sharif said that the Pakista
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif stressed on December 12 that development and prosperity of Balochistan will contribute towards a peaceful and progressive Pakistan, reports Daily Times. COAS General Raheel Sharif said that the Pakistan Army was committed to playing its role in socio-economic uplift of Balochistan. “As many as 20,000 youth from Balochistan have been recruited in Pakistan Army since 2010 that shows the utmost dedication of armed forces for the rising of geographically largest province of the country,” he said during a passing-out parade of Baloch recruits at the EME Centre in Quetta.
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December - 12 
Congressman Ed Royce, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, brought the Pakistan element into the debate in his opening remarks, claiming Pakistan’s military and security service continue to complicate matters by supporting the Taliban. “Pa
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Congressman Ed Royce, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, brought the Pakistan element into the debate in his opening remarks, claiming Pakistan’s military and security service continue to complicate matters by supporting the Taliban. “Pakistan is a double-dealer, paying lip service to cooperation with the US … while simultaneously undermining our primary objective of bringing Afghanistan under the control of a democratically elected Government,” he said. Congressman Ami Bera, a California Democrat of Indian origin, highlighted Indian concern that once the US withdrew from Afghanistan, “hardened, trained jihadi fighters will start shifting over to the Indian-Pakistan border”. “Probably the greatest contribution India could make and Pakistan can make in Afghanistan is improving their bilateral relationship,” said Mr Dobbins, while responding to Mr Bera’s remarks. This will have two effects: It will greatly increase the access of Afghan trade to India via Pakistan and will reduce the “highly destabilising” competition between the two countries for influence in Afghanistan, he said.
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December - 12 
In compliance with the Supreme Court’s order, the Government on December 12 filed a complaint in a Special Court with five charges for the trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for high treason, reports Daily Times. Interior Se
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In compliance with the Supreme Court’s order, the Government on December 12 filed a complaint in a Special Court with five charges for the trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for high treason, reports Daily Times. Interior Secretary Shahid Khan has submitted the complaint to the Special Court’s Registrar, Abdul Ghani Soomro, against Musharraf for the offence of high treason under Article 6 of the constitution, read with Section 3 of the high treason (Punishment Act 1973) and Section 5 of the criminal law amendment (special court) Act, 1976. The Government has prayed the special court that Musharraf should be summoned for his trial, convicted and punished in accordance with law and the constitution. It is for the first time in the country’s history that the Federal Government has moved a complaint against any person for the offence of high treason under Article 6 of the Constitution. According to the Government’s complaint, Pervez Musharraf has been declared as the lone accused. The Government stated in its complaint, “Criminal acts of subversion of the constitution, constituting high treason, were personal acts of General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for the purposes of his personal aggrandisement and a consequential vendetta.” The Government has charged Musharraf of issuing an unconstitutional and unlawful emergency on November 3, 2007 which, unconstitutionally and unlawfully, held the constitution in abeyance, which constitutes subversion of the constitution and commission of the offence of high treason. Second charge is that Musharraf issued the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) on November 3, 2007 as Army Chief which unconstitutionally and unlawfully empowered the President to amend the constitution from time to time. He has also been accused of suspending the fundamental rights enshrined in Articles 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 25 of the Constitution.
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December - 12 
More than two and a half years after United States (US) commandos shot dead al Qaeda figurehead Osama bin Laden, the global extremist network is more dangerous than ever, warned American experts and counterterrorism officials on December 12 during Ja
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More than two and a half years after United States (US) commandos shot dead al Qaeda figurehead Osama bin Laden, the global extremist network is more dangerous than ever, warned American experts and counterterrorism officials on December 12 during Jamestown Foundation’s annual conference on terrorism in Washington, reported Daily Times. Thanks notably to a flood of recruits flowing to join al Qaeda-linked forces fighting in Syria’s civil war, the group is back on its feet, and securing territory from which it could once more threaten Europe and the United States. Bin Laden’s former lieutenants in al Qaeda’s historic leadership have been killed by US Special Forces or in drone strikes, or else are isolated and on the run in the tribal badlands on the Afghan-Pakistan border. But armed groups in Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Libya and West Africa have flocked to his banner and al Qaeda is rebuilding its influence and recruiting fighters across the region. “Their leadership has been hit very hard, but this brand is still growing. And it’s growing from an increased number of safe havens,” said retired US Marine Corps General James Mattis, adding, “Al Qaeda is resilient, they adapted. We have to think strategically before we act, not only act tactically.”
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December - 12 
Pakistan's new Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani took his oath of office on December 12 after his predecessor Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry retired, reports The Times of India. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to Justice Jillani.
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Pakistan's new Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani took his oath of office on December 12 after his predecessor Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry retired, reports The Times of India. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to Justice Jillani. Jillani has been a Supreme Court judge since 2004 and, like Chaudhry, was sacked when former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf imposed emergency rule in November 2007.
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December - 12 
President Mamnoon Hussain on December 12 said that the Government wants to resolve issues with Taliban militants through dialogue, "only if the talks fail then we will look into other options", he said, reported The News. To a question he replied th
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President Mamnoon Hussain on December 12 said that the Government wants to resolve issues with Taliban militants through dialogue, "only if the talks fail then we will look into other options", he said, reported The News. To a question he replied that Karachi's business community was happy with the ongoing targeted crackdown on criminal elements especially extortionists. "By the grace of Almighty Allah, Pakistan's economic powerhouse will soon thrive with renewed business activities as it is destined to become peaceful before long", the President said. "With the prime mister keeping tabs on it, the operation will hopefully bear fruit" the President added.
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December - 12 
Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security, Sartaj Aziz said on December 12 the United States (US) had conducted 50 drone strikes last year and 20 this year which was an indication that Washington was feeling pressure over the
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Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security, Sartaj Aziz said on December 12 the United States (US) had conducted 50 drone strikes last year and 20 this year which was an indication that Washington was feeling pressure over the issue, reports The News. Aziz also said that US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel had not made any threat to stop military aid to Pakistan, adding, that no pressure had been applied on Afghanistan to sign a security pact with the US.
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December - 12 
The Express Tribune reported that treason trial against Pervez Musharraf will open on December 24, 2013, the day that the former military ruler has been asked to appear before the special court hearing the case. The three-member court issued the summ
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The Express Tribune reported that treason trial against Pervez Musharraf will open on December 24, 2013, the day that the former military ruler has been asked to appear before the special court hearing the case. The three-member court issued the summons after the Federal Government on December 12, 2013, filed an application, requesting that it formally start the trial. The application was filed by Interior Secretary Shahid Ali Khan, the complainant in the case, with the special court registrar, Abdul Ghani Soomro.
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December - 12 
The Foreign Office unveiled the new spokesperson, Tasnim Aslam. Aslam, who served as the spokesperson from 2005 to 2007, is being reassigned from her current post of Additional Secretary (Europe).
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The Foreign Office unveiled the new spokesperson, Tasnim Aslam. Aslam, who served as the spokesperson from 2005 to 2007, is being reassigned from her current post of Additional Secretary (Europe).
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December - 12 
The Pakistan Government on December 12 denied that United States (US) Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel had ‘threatened’ aid cuts over the blocking of NATO supplies through Torkham, reports The Express Tribune. During the weekly press briefing at the For
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The Pakistan Government on December 12 denied that United States (US) Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel had ‘threatened’ aid cuts over the blocking of NATO supplies through Torkham, reports The Express Tribune. During the weekly press briefing at the Foreign Office, the official spokesperson said that the Government has already “stated in clear terms that the reports that he [Hagel] issued any threats are not correct.” “I am not aware from where those reports appeared in the media. These were misleading reports. The statements issued by Pentagon, the State Department and the one by us were all very clear.” The spokesperson said that the drone strikes were raised with Hagel. “The Government has taken a clear stance on this issue and has raised it with the US Government at every level. The US has its own views on it, but we believe that our view point is increasingly getting traction including in the international community.”
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December - 12 
Two bullet-riddled dead bodies of Afghan nationals identified as that of Abdul Majeed (31) and Mohammed Azeem (29), were found near Gusabad area in Satellite Town of Quetta on December 12, reported The Express Tribune. Police officer Imran Shabir sa
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Two bullet-riddled dead bodies of Afghan nationals identified as that of Abdul Majeed (31) and Mohammed Azeem (29), were found near Gusabad area in Satellite Town of Quetta on December 12, reported The Express Tribune. Police officer Imran Shabir said, “They were brothers and Afghan nationals”. Shabir said it was premature to speculate on the motive behind the twin murder, as the investigation had just launched.
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December - 12 
A joint team of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Police busted three dens of ICS in Sitakunda sub-District of Chittagong District on December 12 and arrested 13 of its cadres, reports The Daily Star. Police said that ICS used the dens to impart trai
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A joint team of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Police busted three dens of ICS in Sitakunda sub-District of Chittagong District on December 12 and arrested 13 of its cadres, reports The Daily Star. Police said that ICS used the dens to impart training to its cadres to carry out arson attacks on vehicles on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway, and different subversive activities in the sub-District. The team also recovered many jihadi books, petrol, diaries with operation details, and mobile phone sets containing the video footages and photos of different acts of sabotage carried out by them.
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December - 12 
A local AL leader and an activist of Jubo Leage, the youth wing of AL were stabbed to death allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Kolaroa sub-District of Satkhira District on December 12, reports The Independent. The deceased were identified as Azizur Rahma
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A local AL leader and an activist of Jubo Leage, the youth wing of AL were stabbed to death allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Kolaroa sub-District of Satkhira District on December 12, reports The Independent. The deceased were identified as Azizur Rahman Aju (53), former president of AL Kolaroa municipality and Joj Miah, a Jubo League activist of Saraskati village.
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December - 12 
At least five people were killed and many others were injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition countrywide blockade on December 12, reports The Daily Star. In Laxmipur District, four people were killed and 28 were injured
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At least five people were killed and many others were injured in Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition countrywide blockade on December 12, reports The Daily Star. In Laxmipur District, four people were killed and 28 were injured when Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel opened fire during their clash with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition men in Laxmipur town. The deceased were: Shihab Hossain, a cadre of slami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI); Sumon, BNP’s youth wing Juba Dal activist; Mahbubur Rahman, a trader; and a RAB member. In Comilla District, JeI cadre Anwar Hossain was killed and 38 people, including three Policemen, were injured after Police clashed with JeI cadres in Monoharganj sub-District. In Gaibandha District, at least 25 people sustained injuries in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Awami League (AL) activists in Palashbari sub-District. In Sylhet District, 20 people, including two Policemen, were injured in a clash between law enforcers and ICS cadres in Osmani Medical Road area. In Rajshahi District, JeI-ICS cadres clashed with Police in Rajshahi city, leaving four Police Constables injured as the cadres exploded homemade bombs. In Chittagong District, JeI-ICS cadres exploded crude bombs at a procession of AL at Andarkilla intersection of Chittagong city. Three Policemen, including Assistant Commissioner of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (Kotwali Zone) Mirza Saiem Mahmud, were injured in the bomb blasts. In Satkhira District, JeI-ICS cadres stabbed two AL activists — Giasuddin and Khokan — at Kaliganj sub-District and set fire to the house of Liakat Hossain, brother of Satkhira sub-District parishad chairman.
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Bus, taxicab and CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers on December 12 submitted a memorandum to opposition leader Khaleda Zia demanding the withdrawal of blockade programme that was taking a heavy toll on the country’s economy, reports The Independent. Witne
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Bus, taxicab and CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers on December 12 submitted a memorandum to opposition leader Khaleda Zia demanding the withdrawal of blockade programme that was taking a heavy toll on the country’s economy, reports The Independent. Witnesses said about 1,000 drivers started for Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan residence in a procession from Mohakhali bus stand to submit the memorandum containing their demand to her. However, Police intercepted the procession at a roundabout. Being resisted, the drivers stayed at the roundabout for some time. Meanwhile, the law enforcers allowed a delegation of the drivers to go ahead with the memorandum. Later, the delegation submitted the memorandum to officials of opposition leader’s Gulshan office.
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Former election commissioner M Sakhawat Hussain while addressing a discussion, “Importance of Elections in a Democracy: Role of Youths and Students” organised in Dhaka city on December 12 said that with only 14 of 40 registered political parties cont
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Former election commissioner M Sakhawat Hussain while addressing a discussion, “Importance of Elections in a Democracy: Role of Youths and Students” organised in Dhaka city on December 12 said that with only 14 of 40 registered political parties contesting, the upcoming 10th parliamentary election, scheduled for January 5, will not be inclusive, reports The Daily Star. Citing previous election records, he said none of the contesting parties, except the ruling AL, are likely to garner even one percent of the total votes. The election will be largely regarded as a failure of the Election Commission (EC), entrusted with the task of holding a free and inclusive one, he added.
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Four Dhaka University students were arrested on December 12 for their suspected involvement with ICS and crude bomb explosion incident at Azimpur in Dhaka city, reports New Age.
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Four Dhaka University students were arrested on December 12 for their suspected involvement with ICS and crude bomb explosion incident at Azimpur in Dhaka city, reports New Age.
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In the first-ever execution in a war crimes case on December 12 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary Abdul Quader Mollah (65) finally paid for his acts of cold-blooded savagery who earned the nickname Mirpurer Koshai (butcher of Mirpur) for his
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In the first-ever execution in a war crimes case on December 12 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary Abdul Quader Mollah (65) finally paid for his acts of cold-blooded savagery who earned the nickname Mirpurer Koshai (butcher of Mirpur) for his sinister role during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. Mollah was hanged at 10:01pm. His body was kept dangling for 20 minutes to confirm his death. The JeI leader was executed hours after the Supreme Court rejected his petition to review the death sentence, bringing an end to the drama that had played out for two days since December 10 evening.
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JeI filed appeal with the section concerned of the Appellate Division on December 12 challenging the High Court verdict that had declared illegal and unconstitutional the party’s registration with the Election Commission (EC) and sought again a stay
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JeI filed appeal with the section concerned of the Appellate Division on December 12 challenging the High Court verdict that had declared illegal and unconstitutional the party’s registration with the Election Commission (EC) and sought again a stay on the operation of the High Court verdict delivered on August 1, reports New Age. The High Court pronounced the verdict after hearing writ petitions filed on January 25, 2009 by Bangladesh Tariqat Federation secretary general Syed Rezaul Haque Chandpuri, and 24 leaders of the federation, Zaker Party and Sammilita Islami Jote. On August 5, the Appellate Division vacation chamber judge, AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury, had rejected JeI’s provisional appeal petition for staying the High Court verdict.
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December - 12 
Mohamad Mahabub Alam (30), helper of a covered van, succumbed to his injuries on December 12 at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) of Chittagong District, reports The Daily Star. Mahabub sustained injuries on December 11 night when pickets hu
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Mohamad Mahabub Alam (30), helper of a covered van, succumbed to his injuries on December 12 at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) of Chittagong District, reports The Daily Star. Mahabub sustained injuries on December 11 night when pickets hurled brickbats targeting his van on Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Lalpool in Feni District.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 12 assured visiting British Minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi that the upcoming national election in Bangladesh would be held in a free, fair, neutral and acceptable manner as per the country’s constitution, rep
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 12 assured visiting British Minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi that the upcoming national election in Bangladesh would be held in a free, fair, neutral and acceptable manner as per the country’s constitution, reports The Daily Star. All the elections during the tenure of her Government were free, fair and neutral, in which many opposition candidates won, she told the senior minister of state for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the UK when the latter met her at her office in Dhaka city
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December - 12 
The village home of International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) presiding judge ATM Fazle Kabir came under bomb attack at village Chamagram under Chapainawabganj District on December 12, reports New Age. However, no one was injured in the incident. The I
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The village home of International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) presiding judge ATM Fazle Kabir came under bomb attack at village Chamagram under Chapainawabganj District on December 12, reports New Age. However, no one was injured in the incident. The ICT-1 presiding judge now lives in Dhaka City.
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The European Parliament (EP) on December 12 passed a resolution calling on the Sri Lankan Government to implement the recommendation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), reports Daily Mirror. The EP appreciates the restoration
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The European Parliament (EP) on December 12 passed a resolution calling on the Sri Lankan Government to implement the recommendation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), reports Daily Mirror. The EP appreciates the restoration of peace and welcome the first ever elections in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. However, it notes with concern that "the presence of Government military forces in the former conflict areas remains considerable" and that there are continuing reports of intimidation and human rights violations.
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December - 13 
Delhi Police on December 13 charge sheeted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda in connection with the October 1, 1997 Sadar Bazar blasts case in which several persons were injured, reports The Times of India. Tunda has been charged u
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Delhi Police on December 13 charge sheeted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda in connection with the October 1, 1997 Sadar Bazar blasts case in which several persons were injured, reports The Times of India. Tunda has been charged under sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon), 307 (attempt to murder) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC. Police said during investigation two other accused, Mohd Shakeel alias Hamza and Mohd Amir, claimed the bomb blasts were carried out at the behest of Tunda.
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A cadre belonging to Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), identified as Geidon G Momin had surrendered in Tura in West Garo Hills District on December 13. He was the ‘area commander’ of North Garo Hills. On his lead, one 9
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A cadre belonging to Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), identified as Geidon G Momin had surrendered in Tura in West Garo Hills District on December 13. He was the ‘area commander’ of North Garo Hills. On his lead, one 9 mm pistol and 5 rounds of ammunition were recovered from one Damas, Police added.
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An arrested Maoist cadre has said that Bihar is a soft target for the Maoists to build their arsenal and plan strikes, reports The Times of India on December 14. The revelation, made by Manish Marandi alias Manbel Marandi (25), who was arrested in De
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An arrested Maoist cadre has said that Bihar is a soft target for the Maoists to build their arsenal and plan strikes, reports The Times of India on December 14. The revelation, made by Manish Marandi alias Manbel Marandi (25), who was arrested in Deori area of Giridih District of Jharkhand on December 14, comes days after Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushil Kumar Shinde said Bihar was soft on Maoists and the rebels have realized that the state is a soft target to build their arsenal and they may resort to spectacular strikes in the future. "Several cadres active on the Bihar-Jharkhand borders like to work in the Bihar area. The cadres go to Jamui's Chakai, Sono and other areas in the day and return in the evening after participating in party activities. Jamui District of Bihar is very close to Giridih," said Ajay Sahu, officer-in-charge of Deori Police Station. Another officer said Marandi himself used to spend more time in Bihar side than in Giridih.
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is now recruiting cadres from the Mewat region of Haryana and security agencies have found out that a plan to strike in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) was recently hatched there, The Times of India reported on December 14.
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is now recruiting cadres from the Mewat region of Haryana and security agencies have found out that a plan to strike in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) was recently hatched there, The Times of India reported on December 14. Sources said the suspect, Mohammad Shahid was being supervised by another LeT old-timer from Mewat, Abdus Subhan, under directions from a senior Pakistan-based LeT ‘commander’, Javed Baluchi. While Subhan is at large, a diary listing some numbers, targets and code words was reportedly found on Shahid. Sanjeev Yadav, DCP special cell, said, "Towards the end of November, information was received that a known LeT terrorist, Javed Baluchi of Pakistan, had been in touch with a sub-module in Mewat, Haryana, and a conspiracy to strike in the national capital was being hatched". Subhan sources said, joined a LeT tanzeem (organization) in 2001 and was associated with a few LeT terrorists arrested in 2001. He was reportedly indoctrinating a number of Mewati youths having jihadi ambitions with Shahid's help. An attack was also in Delhi around December 4 but was postponed. Sources said, in an intercepted conversation between Subhan, Shahid and Baluchi, one of them said, "Shaadi ki taarik mukarar ho gayi hai (the wedding date has been fixed)", a reference to the terror strike. Security officials said LeT's activities in Mewat are a serious internal security concern. Given Subhan's long association with Lashkar, they are scanning all suspicious activities in Delhi and the nearby areas of Haryana and Rajasthan. He is said to have visited Pakistan twice in the past few years and trained in making bombs. The special cell first received information about Subhan on November 19, 2013. They tracked phone calls and found out that an attack was in Delhi around December 4, 2013. Shahid was picked up on December 7, 2013 and interrogated.
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December - 13 
Most of the measures envisaged to strengthen the country's coastal security, following November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack, have been put in place, said Southern Naval Command flag officer commanding-in-chief Vice Admiral Sat
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Most of the measures envisaged to strengthen the country's coastal security, following November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack, have been put in place, said Southern Naval Command flag officer commanding-in-chief Vice Admiral Satish Soni, The Times of India reported on December 14. Augmentation of the radar network and closer coordination among the Navy, Coast Guard, state Police and fisheries departments were some of the measures envisaged to tighten security along the country's 7,516-km long coastline. The objective was to prevent the recurrence of 26/11 type terror attacks which were carried out by 10 Pakistani terrorists who came by sea and landed on Mumbai coast, undetected. But the most important welcome development is the collaborative efforts that the security forces have launched with the fisher-folk. "Fish workers are now our first gate keepers in intelligence gathering and they alert us whenever any unidentified vessels are seen in our waters," Soni said. He said the coastal security plan was being monitored at the highest level in the country as well as the state. The next state level review meeting will be held in mid-January, he said.
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Nagaland Post reports that normal vehicular movement along the Imphal-Jiribam section of National Highway-37 was disturbed on December 13, the first day of the 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) being imposed on the highway by the United Naga Council (
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Nagaland Post reports that normal vehicular movement along the Imphal-Jiribam section of National Highway-37 was disturbed on December 13, the first day of the 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) being imposed on the highway by the United Naga Council (UNC). UNC has imposed the bandh in protest against the alleged lethargic attitude of the Government of India on the UNC’s demand of ‘Alternative Arrangement’ (AA) for the Nagas in Manipur.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers conducted late night raids on December 13 at Dhurwa area in Ranchi District, where Bhartiya Janata Patry (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally on December 29, and
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers conducted late night raids on December 13 at Dhurwa area in Ranchi District, where Bhartiya Janata Patry (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally on December 29, and detained one person, identified as Mohammad Amjad in connection with Patna blasts, reports The Times of India. Amjad is known to Mohammad Imtiaz Ansari, who was arrested at Patna railway station while escaping after the first blast. Sources said the detained person is being interrogated by NIA officers for important clues about Indian Mujahideen's (IM) activities. "NIA had sought police assistance, which we provided them. I do not know whether they have detained anyone," said Ranchi SSP Bheemsen Tuti.
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on December 13 that East Garo Hills Police strongly suspect the involvement of either the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) outfit led by Norrok X Momin or the lesser known Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) group for the murder of a young mar
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on December 13 that East Garo Hills Police strongly suspect the involvement of either the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) outfit led by Norrok X Momin or the lesser known Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) group for the murder of a young married man, Dominic Marak who was gunned down in front of his wife on the Rongjeng-Shallang road in East Garo hills District on December 11. Police have recovered from the site of the attack an empty shell of a 7.62 pistol and the weapon is extensively used by the UALA and LAEF which has a considerable presence in the area. The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) also has some number of a similar pistol in its ranks.
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December - 13 
Security was put on alert on December 13 after Security Forces (SFs) got inputs about the movement of armed militants in Srinagar city (Srinagar District), reports Daily Excelsior. Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and Para-military Central Reserve Poli
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Security was put on alert on December 13 after Security Forces (SFs) got inputs about the movement of armed militants in Srinagar city (Srinagar District), reports Daily Excelsior. Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and Para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted surprise checks of vehicles at several places in Srinagar city especially in Jehangir Chowk and Lal Chowk areas after they received information about the movement of militants in a car in Civil Line area of Srinagar. However no one was arrested during these searches.
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The Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on December 13 directed the Chief Secretary to conduct a proper inquiry into the Chirang “fake” encounter case, as protests against the killing of two students continued for the third straight day, reports The
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The Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on December 13 directed the Chief Secretary to conduct a proper inquiry into the Chirang “fake” encounter case, as protests against the killing of two students continued for the third straight day, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 13 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four more persons for the 2012 Kokrajhar riots, taking the number of persons apprehended to 33, reports The Telegraph. The investigation agency also initiated the second phase of probe into the B
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four more persons for the 2012 Kokrajhar riots, taking the number of persons apprehended to 33, reports The Telegraph. The investigation agency also initiated the second phase of probe into the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) clashes on December 11, six months after completing the first phase, CBI sources said.The four, who were arrested from various locations in Kokrajhar district on Wednesday, have been identified as Manjit Basumatary, Prakash Sonar, Compandar Basumatary and Saratsingh Narzary. At present, 29 accused in the riots are out on bail adds the report.
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December - 13 
The sessions court at Mumbai on December 13 rejected the bail application of alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, reports IBN Live. Jundal is accused of being one of
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The sessions court at Mumbai on December 13 rejected the bail application of alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, reports IBN Live. Jundal is accused of being one of the conspirators behind the attack and of being present in the `control room' in Pakistan from where the terrorists were receiving instructions during the attack. "The court has rejected Jundal's bail application and directed the prosecution to file draft charges against him," said his lawyer Ejaz Naqvi.
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December - 13 
Tripura Government extended Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for six more months, reports The Shillong Times on December 14. The AFSPA is in force in 32 Police Station areas, it is fully operational in 25 Police Station areas, and pa
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Tripura Government extended Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for six more months, reports The Shillong Times on December 14. The AFSPA is in force in 32 Police Station areas, it is fully operational in 25 Police Station areas, and partially operational in seven out of the total 70 Police Stations. In view of the improvement of the situation and the lessening of terrorist activities, the Tripura government in June reduced operational areas of the AFSPA to 32 Police Station areas instead of the 40 earlier. The act was earlier fully operational in 34 police station areas, and partially in six.
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Two civilians identified as Semion M Marak and Sengwal D Sangma, whom the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) accused of using their name to make a fortune, have been executed by armed cadres in Gasuapara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Sh
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Two civilians identified as Semion M Marak and Sengwal D Sangma, whom the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) accused of using their name to make a fortune, have been executed by armed cadres in Gasuapara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The killings reportedly took place on December 13 night but their bodies were discovered only on December 14
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The Sindh Home Department on December 13 approached the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) to transfer nine murder cases from Karachi to other provinces, reports Dawn. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice SHC, Justice Maqbool Baqar, the H
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The Sindh Home Department on December 13 approached the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) to transfer nine murder cases from Karachi to other provinces, reports Dawn. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice SHC, Justice Maqbool Baqar, the Home Department has requested for the transfer of the nine cases to other provinces under the Protection of Pakistan Ordinance 2013. It stated that cases relating to the murders of Advocate Naimat Ali Randhawa, journalist Wali Khan Babar and two police personnel in Nazimabad be transferred outside of Sindh. The letter moreover requested that four other murder cases from the city's Kharadar, Mobina Town, Sachchal and Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighbourhoods be moved to other provinces.
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A Frontier Corps (FC) convoy was attacked with remote-controlled bomb near Bibi Nani area along Quetta-Sibi section of National Highway on December 13, reported The News. However, no casualties were reported. The FC cordoned off the area and recovere
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A Frontier Corps (FC) convoy was attacked with remote-controlled bomb near Bibi Nani area along Quetta-Sibi section of National Highway on December 13, reported The News. However, no casualties were reported. The FC cordoned off the area and recovered 25 kilogram of bomb and defused it.
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condemning the latest violence, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced that he would personally spearhead a vaccination programme in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa next week. “Unless Pakistan shows a serious resolve in carrying out its anti
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condemning the latest violence, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced that he would personally spearhead a vaccination programme in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa next week. “Unless Pakistan shows a serious resolve in carrying out its anti-polio programme, it stands in danger of being quarantined internationally – which will impact all Pakistanis travelling abroad, including Pakistani labour,” the PTI chief said in a statement.
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 13 lodged a complaint against Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) President Talal Bugti for announcing a bounty on his head, reports Dawn. Talal Bugti, had two months ago announced the bounty of
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 13 lodged a complaint against Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) President Talal Bugti for announcing a bounty on his head, reports Dawn. Talal Bugti, had two months ago announced the bounty of PKR1 billion and 100 acres of farmland. The complaint has been lodged with the Federal Interior Secretary by Musharraf’s lawyer Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif. It called for initiating a criminal case against Talal Bugti. Barrister Saif said that by offering the huge amount as bounty “he (Talal Bugti) invited personnel of the Pakistan Army to assassinate my client who has served as Chief of the Army Staff”. He said it was illegal and unlawful and a serious violation of the right to security of life of “my client under the constitution and also constitutes a criminal offence under the Pakistan Panel Code”.
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Pakistan Rangers Sindh on December 13 arrested 14 accused, including Lyari gang war elements and criminals affiliated with political parties, in different raids and recovered weapons from their possession in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh,
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Pakistan Rangers Sindh on December 13 arrested 14 accused, including Lyari gang war elements and criminals affiliated with political parties, in different raids and recovered weapons from their possession in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reported The News. Ranger’s spokesman said targeted raids were conducted in Lyari Town, Shah Faisal Colony in Shah Faisal Town, Ranchore Line, New Karachi Town, Haji Mureed Goth, Gulshan-e-Ghazi, Pak Colony, Mujahid Colony and Gulberg area.
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The provincial Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) has been asked to exercise extra care in maintaining its canine unit and to appoint an officer in charge, till which time the unit will be directly supervised by BDU Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Shafqat Ma
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The provincial Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) has been asked to exercise extra care in maintaining its canine unit and to appoint an officer in charge, till which time the unit will be directly supervised by BDU Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Shafqat Malik, reports The Express Tribune. Talking to The Express Tribune, a high-ranking police official said the sniffer dogs will be under extra care as they are an asset for the Police force in the ongoing war on terror. The official said BDU, which is a separate unit from the bomb disposal squad, is an integral part of the provincial Police force and is being expanded. He added this is why IGP Nasir Khan Durrani, in fresh policy guidelines, has directed the Special Branch (SB) AIG to conduct a biannual performance audit, including the squad’s overall performance, individual status, statement of rewards and punishments, and state of equipment.
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December - 13 
The Yousufkhel tribe in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency announced its boycott of the anti-polio campaign to press for the release of nine of their elders who were arrested a few days ago.
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The Yousufkhel tribe in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency announced its boycott of the anti-polio campaign to press for the release of nine of their elders who were arrested a few days ago.
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Two Police constables, identified as Ijaz Ali and Iftikhar, escorting polio vaccination teams were shot dead on Swabi-Topi Road in Topi tehsil (revenue unit) of Swabi District on December 13, reports The Express Tribune
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Two Police constables, identified as Ijaz Ali and Iftikhar, escorting polio vaccination teams were shot dead on Swabi-Topi Road in Topi tehsil (revenue unit) of Swabi District on December 13, reports The Express Tribune
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Unidentified armed militants shot dead a polio worker, identified as Yousaf Khan, in Jamrud tehsil (revenue) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 13, reported The Express Tribune. Assistant Political Agent, Jamru
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Unidentified armed militants shot dead a polio worker, identified as Yousaf Khan, in Jamrud tehsil (revenue) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 13, reported The Express Tribune. Assistant Political Agent, Jamrud Subdivision, Jehangir Azam Wazir cited personal enmity as possible motives for the killing. However, a khasadar official, who was on duty in the area, insisted that militants riding on motorcycles appeared at the end of a railway tunnel and shot Yousuf while he was vaccinating children.
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A senior NC leader on December 13 dared CPN-UML to garner a 2/3rd majority votes in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to impeach the incumbent President in order replace him with a new one, reports Nepal News. NC leader Dr Narayan Khadka said that no pol
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A senior NC leader on December 13 dared CPN-UML to garner a 2/3rd majority votes in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to impeach the incumbent President in order replace him with a new one, reports Nepal News. NC leader Dr Narayan Khadka said that no political parties had mentioned anything about replacing the President in their election manifestos and that the people’s mandate is not to change the incumbent President Dr Ram Baran Yadav. He said although CPN-UML is intent upon changing the President the people’s mandate is to ensure the much-awaited constitution within a year rather than replace the President. Since NC became the largest party under the leadership of party president Sushil Koirala, the new Government would also be led by him, Khadka clarified.
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In a spree of countrywide violence, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres on December 13 rampaged through the capital and 23 other Districts, protesting December 12’s execution of war criminal Abdul Quader Mol
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In a spree of countrywide violence, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres on December 13 rampaged through the capital and 23 other Districts, protesting December 12’s execution of war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah, a top JeI leader, reports The Daily Star. The frenzied protests left at least eight people dead and more than 100 vehicles as well as offices, factories and houses burnt across the country. In Satkhira District, JeI-ICS cadres hacked to death a local Awami League (AL) man in Kolaroasub-District, while Police recovered the bullet-hit body of a kindergarten student from Baladanga area. The deceased are Joj Ali (35) and Riyad Hasan (9). In Noakhali District, a JeI-ICS cadre named Khorshed Ali (40), died of bullet injuries. He was hit when law enforcers opened fire on a group of blockaders to clear Chatkhil-Sonaimuri road. Imam Uddin, a rickshaw puller, was also injured in the police firing. Separately, an ICS cadre died and five others were bullet hit in a clash with the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL in Sonaimuri sub-District. The deceased is identified as Jobair. In Pirojpur District, a youth was killed and at least 15 BNP-JeI men were injured in Zianagar sub-District after an AL leader allegedly opened fire on a procession of the opposition men at Gosherhat bazar. The deceased is Sukkur Ali (25), son of Kalaya village.In Jessore District, ICS cadre Asraful Islam (20) died as a truck being chased by the ICS cadres hit a felled tree that struck him on Bagharpara-Charavita road. In Joypurhat District, a freedom fighter died after he jumped out of a rickshaw being chased by JeI-ICS cadres in Pachbibi sub-District. The victim is Shamsul Alam (62). He was critically injured as he fell hard on the street. In Khulna District, Nahid (18) died after Police opened fire on JeI-ICS cadres following an attack at the Nirala Police outpost in the town. Police said JeI-ICS cadres hurled petrol bombs and cocktails at the outpost, prompting the Police to open fire. In Dhaka city, soon after Juma prayers, JeI-ICS cadres in droves unleashed a reign of terror near Motijheel AGB Colony kitchen market, torching four private cars and seven motorcycles. At least 11 people were injured when Police fired rubber bullets to disperse the attackers. Police arrested 14 cadres, two of them bullet-hit, from the spot. In Narayanganj District, JeI-ICS cadres beat up two Policemen, set fire to four vehicles and vandalised 12 vehicles. In Feni District, a truck helper, Selim, suffered burn injuries after arsonists set fire a cotton-laden truck in Debipur area. A Government office and a bank were also set afire while at least 10 vehicles were torched by JeI-ICS cadres in the District.
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20 people were injured in Dinajpur District as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and JeI-ICS cadres clashed with the Policemen on December 10 during the hartal hour enforced by JeI, reports The Independent. According to witnesses, the BNP and Je
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20 people were injured in Dinajpur District as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and JeI-ICS cadres clashed with the Policemen on December 10 during the hartal hour enforced by JeI, reports The Independent. According to witnesses, the BNP and JeI-ICS cadres blocked a rail track at Nimnagar Balubari when a Thakurgaon bound commuter train was coming from Parbatipur to Dinajpur station. Police arrested four cadres from the spot.
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ICS cadres on December 13 attacked a rally held by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) teachers and students to protest at the attack on the liberation war memorial ‘Chetana 71’, leaving at least 5 students injured, reports New Age.
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ICS cadres on December 13 attacked a rally held by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) teachers and students to protest at the attack on the liberation war memorial ‘Chetana 71’, leaving at least 5 students injured, reports New Age. The ICS cadres fired several rounds and exploded some 10 crude bombs during the attack. Eyewitnesses said some 100 ICS cadres, armed with machetes, iron rods and sticks, and swooped on the rally.
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leaders of ruling AL and main opposition BNP on December 13 exchanged some proposals to end the ongoing political crisis over the 10th parliamentary polls, reports The Daily Star. BNP proposals include postponement of the January 5 election to keep t
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leaders of ruling AL and main opposition BNP on December 13 exchanged some proposals to end the ongoing political crisis over the 10th parliamentary polls, reports The Daily Star. BNP proposals include postponement of the January 5 election to keep the talks going and create level playing field, release of its leaders and withdrawal of cases against them, allowing the party to organize political activities at its central and unit offices and allowing it to hold rallies. In response, the AL side asked the opposition to stop its destructive programmes like hartal and blockade, give up the demand for Caretaker Government and accept the constitutional guidelines on the formation of polls-time Government. The party also proposed that the BNP sever relations with war criminals and JeI.
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The chiefs of three parties — Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB), Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Janata League (BKSJL), Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) — on December 13 called upon the Prime Minister to postpone the election schedule and the opposition leader t
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The chiefs of three parties — Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB), Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Janata League (BKSJL), Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) — on December 13 called upon the Prime Minister to postpone the election schedule and the opposition leader to pull out violent programmes, reports New Age. In a joint statement, BDB President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, BKSJL president Kader Siddiqui and JSD President ASM Abdur Rob, said ‘We express our deep concern over the recent destructive politics in Bangladesh. We want the Prime Minister to postpone the election schedule and resign in the interest of people under the current situation in the country. It’s also our call to the opposition leader you please give strong direction to your activists to save innocent people from the loss of their lives and property.’
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on December 13 objected to the manner in which Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Pujitha Jayasundera was appointed to the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. TNA parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran pointed out
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on December 13 objected to the manner in which Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Pujitha Jayasundera was appointed to the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. TNA parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran pointed out in Parliament referring to the Constitution that a DIG had to be appointed to the Province only in consultation with the Chief Minister. He said this process had not been followed in the appointment of the new DIG to the North. The TNA MP explained that there was no personal issue, but the subject in question is devolved to the provinces and a DIG has to be appointed with the concurrence of the Chief Minister. He added that the similar process had to be followed in the appointed of the Chief Secretary to a province.
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December - 14 
A militant belonging to the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) surrendered before the Police in West Garo Hills District on December 14. The militant, identified as Grith G Sangma (28), however, did not deposit any arms, Police said.
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A militant belonging to the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) surrendered before the Police in West Garo Hills District on December 14. The militant, identified as Grith G Sangma (28), however, did not deposit any arms, Police said.
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December - 14 
A person was arrested near Daulatpur border outpost in Malda District by the Border Security Force (BSF) on December 14 for trying to smuggle Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value INR 90,000 from Bangladesh, reports NDTV.
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A person was arrested near Daulatpur border outpost in Malda District by the Border Security Force (BSF) on December 14 for trying to smuggle Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value INR 90,000 from Bangladesh, reports NDTV.
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An arrested Maoist cadre has said that Bihar is a soft target for the Maoists to build their arsenal and plan strikes, reports The Times of India on December 14. The revelation, made by Manish Marandi alias Manbel Marandi (25), who was arrested in De
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An arrested Maoist cadre has said that Bihar is a soft target for the Maoists to build their arsenal and plan strikes, reports The Times of India on December 14. The revelation, made by Manish Marandi alias Manbel Marandi (25), who was arrested in Deori area of Giridih District of Jharkhand on December 14, comes days after Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushil Kumar Shinde said Bihar was soft on Maoists and the rebels have realized that the state is a soft target to build their arsenal and they may resort to spectacular strikes in the future. "Several cadres active on the Bihar-Jharkhand borders like to work in the Bihar area. The cadres go to Jamui's Chakai, Sono and other areas in the day and return in the evening after participating in party activities. Jamui District of Bihar is very close to Giridih," said Ajay Sahu, officer-in-charge of Deori Police Station. Another officer said Marandi himself used to spend more time in Bihar side than in Giridih.
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Bihar has initiated the process to confiscate the properties of 47 Maoists, reports The Times of India December 15."Order for confiscating the properties of nine of the 47 Maoists have been given by state Home Secretary Amir Subhani," a police offici
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Bihar has initiated the process to confiscate the properties of 47 Maoists, reports The Times of India December 15."Order for confiscating the properties of nine of the 47 Maoists have been given by state Home Secretary Amir Subhani," a police official at the police headquarters said. Two months back, Bihar was the first state to begin the process of confiscating properties of half-a-dozen Maoists under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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Bihar has initiated the process to confiscate the properties of 47 Maoists, reports The Times of India December 15."Order for confiscating the properties of nine of the 47 Maoists have been given by state Home Secretary Amir Subhani," a police offici
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Bihar has initiated the process to confiscate the properties of 47 Maoists, reports The Times of India December 15."Order for confiscating the properties of nine of the 47 Maoists have been given by state Home Secretary Amir Subhani," a police official at the police headquarters said. Two months back, Bihar was the first state to begin the process of confiscating properties of half-a-dozen Maoists under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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December - 14 
Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced a state-of-the-art Communication and Surveillance System, armed with bullet-proof bunker and high-end infrared cameras, along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to arrest cross-border i
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Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced a state-of-the-art Communication and Surveillance System, armed with bullet-proof bunker and high-end infrared cameras, along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to arrest cross-border infiltration reported Daily Excelsior on December 15.
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December - 14 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an Airtel mobile phone tower at Bage Bar village under Kothi Police Station in Gaya District on December 14, reports The Times of India. The tower was blown up on the eve of the Maoist-spons
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an Airtel mobile phone tower at Bage Bar village under Kothi Police Station in Gaya District on December 14, reports The Times of India. The tower was blown up on the eve of the Maoist-sponsored bandh (shut down strike) to register protest against the ongoing ‘Operation Greenhunt’. The bandh virtually crippled life in Dumaria, Imamganj, Banke Bazar, Raushanganj, Mohanpur and Gurua Police Station areas of Gaya District and Nabinagar, Amba, Deo and Madanpur areas of neighbouring Aurangabad District. The impact of the bandh under Gurua Police Station area of Gaya has caused concern in administrative circles as, in recent times, Maoist activity in the Gurua area was much less and earlier bandh calls given by the Maoists were largely ignored by the villagers. It is being seen as resurgence of Maoists in the area.
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December - 14 
Concerned over the spurt in militant activities in Garo Hills, National People's Party (NPP) leader Purno A Sangma alleged that the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA) Government was colluding with various militant groups in the region, repo
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Concerned over the spurt in militant activities in Garo Hills, National People's Party (NPP) leader Purno A Sangma alleged that the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA) Government was colluding with various militant groups in the region, reports The Shillong Times on December 15. “It is very clear from the current law and order situation in Garo Hills that there is a nexus between insurgents and the Government,” Sangma said
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Garo Hills continues to remain one of the most underdeveloped regions in the State, due to the spate of insurgency-related activities, Social Welfare Minister and legislator from Garo Hills, Deborah C Marak said on December 14.
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Garo Hills continues to remain one of the most underdeveloped regions in the State, due to the spate of insurgency-related activities, Social Welfare Minister and legislator from Garo Hills, Deborah C Marak said on December 14.
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In response to the December 6 killing of journalist Sai Reddy, about 200 journalists, mostly from the seven districts of Bastar in Chhattisgarh, have decided to boycott news related to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu o
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In response to the December 6 killing of journalist Sai Reddy, about 200 journalists, mostly from the seven districts of Bastar in Chhattisgarh, have decided to boycott news related to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu on December 15. They convened a protest meeting on December 14 and unanimously decided to stop publishing and broadcasting Maoist press releases, unless the Maoists clarified their position in respect of the death of Reddy, 51, at Basaguda market, 500 km south of Raipur.
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December - 14 
Naga Rengma Hills Protection Force (NRHPF) on December 14 allegedly assaulted four Karbi youths in Chokihola locality of Karbi Anglong, reports Nagaland Post. The incident has caused considerable tension in the area.
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Naga Rengma Hills Protection Force (NRHPF) on December 14 allegedly assaulted four Karbi youths in Chokihola locality of Karbi Anglong, reports Nagaland Post. The incident has caused considerable tension in the area.
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December - 14 
Nagaland Post reports that troops of 21 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres on December 14. In a press release, AR said the two were carrying a pistol, ammunition and illegal ‘t
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Nagaland Post reports that troops of 21 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres on December 14. In a press release, AR said the two were carrying a pistol, ammunition and illegal ‘tax’ collection slips in Zunheboto (District) Town.
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December - 14 
Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres killed a woman Panchayat (local-self government institution) head, identified as Sathia Devi, in Peebo area in Raidih Block of Gumla District, on December 14, reports daily.bhaskar.com. She was first br
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Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres killed a woman Panchayat (local-self government institution) head, identified as Sathia Devi, in Peebo area in Raidih Block of Gumla District, on December 14, reports daily.bhaskar.com. She was first brutally thrashed with sticks, then her body was cut into pieces using sharp knives and in the end she was shot dead. The vicious attackers even disfigured her face using sharp weapons.
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People's movement led by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jangalmahal area of West Bengal is gaining ground once again after Maoist military strategist Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji’s death, said Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao in
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People's movement led by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jangalmahal area of West Bengal is gaining ground once again after Maoist military strategist Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji’s death, said Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao in Kolkata on December 14. Rao is in the city to attend the second conference of the Committee for Release of Political Prisoners. He accused the State Government of not keeping the promise of releasing political prisoners after assuming power. He further said "Certainly there will be resurgence of people's movement in West Bengal led by Maoist groups. They will regroup themselves. I am already seeing signs of that.'
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December - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a NDFB-IKS militant at Biswanath Chariali area along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on December 14, reports Times of India. A Police commando also sustained injuries in the attack.
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a NDFB-IKS militant at Biswanath Chariali area along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on December 14, reports Times of India. A Police commando also sustained injuries in the attack.
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December - 14 
SFs arrested a person, Thanga Hmar (42) from Nuna Labankhal in Lakhipur sub-division in Cachar District on December 14, reports The Sentinel. He was suspected to be involved in a bomb blast on Chiripool over river Chiri in National Highway (NH)-37 co
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SFs arrested a person, Thanga Hmar (42) from Nuna Labankhal in Lakhipur sub-division in Cachar District on December 14, reports The Sentinel. He was suspected to be involved in a bomb blast on Chiripool over river Chiri in National Highway (NH)-37 connecting Assam and Manipur.
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December - 14 
Suspected militants attacked a camp of labourers engaged in the construction work of Imphal-Jiribam railway line at Thingou village, Tamenglong District in the evening of December 14. One hill based militant group attacked the camp using automatic ri
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Suspected militants attacked a camp of labourers engaged in the construction work of Imphal-Jiribam railway line at Thingou village, Tamenglong District in the evening of December 14. One hill based militant group attacked the camp using automatic rifles and grenades at around 5 pm. There was no casualty. A few months back, some unidentified persons triggered a bomb blast inside another camp leaving many labourers injured.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on December 14 killed two of the six men they had abducted two days ago in Malkangiri District, reports The New Indian Express. The bodies of the two persons - Jaga Madakami and Tulsi Behera - w
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on December 14 killed two of the six men they had abducted two days ago in Malkangiri District, reports The New Indian Express. The bodies of the two persons - Jaga Madakami and Tulsi Behera - were found near Bhejangwada area of Malkangiri District, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh. About 30-40 Maoists had kidnapped six people, including a village ward member on December 12 from Chintalwada and Ramaguda village, about 700 km from state capital Bhubaneswar. Meanwhile, they set free three of them on December 13 while one person is still being held captive.
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The National Intelligence Grid (Natgrid) being set up by the central government across the country would act as a deterrent against terror attacks, Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde said on December 14, reports Economic Times. "As an
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The National Intelligence Grid (Natgrid) being set up by the central government across the country would act as a deterrent against terror attacks, Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde said on December 14, reports Economic Times. "As an integrated intelligence grid, the Natgrid will link databases of various departments and ministries for use by intelligence agencies to enhance our counter-terrorism capabilities across the country," Shinde said at an event here. He laid the foundation stone for the INR 92-crore disaster recovery centre of the grid Bangalore’s northern suburb of Yelahanka. "Lessons that emerged post-26/11 were that information and indicators of possible attacks were present in separate parts of the system but there was no technological framework to help the agencies to put the pieces together to develop actionable and timely intelligence," Shinde recalled.
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December - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that one cadre belonging to Robert Singson group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-Robert Singson) was injured when they were attacked by the rival UTLA-SK Thadou group at Muktakhal area, about 15 kilometres fro Jirib
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The Sangai Express reports that one cadre belonging to Robert Singson group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-Robert Singson) was injured when they were attacked by the rival UTLA-SK Thadou group at Muktakhal area, about 15 kilometres fro Jiribam in Imphal East District in the night of December 14. Some cadres of Robert Singson group were putting up at Muktakhal of Phaitol village when they were attacked by around 14 to 15 cadres of the SK Thadou group. In the ensuing gun fight, one Lamsat Kuki of Pangmol village belonging to the Robert Singson group was hit by a bullet on the hand. Robert Singson, ‘chief commander’ of the group said that the unprovoked attack may well invite a strike back in revenge. In case the Government fails to take up befitting action against such armed groups which are deliberately derailing the peace process, the proposed peace talk may land in jeopardy, he said further.
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December - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that one cadre belonging to Robert Singson group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-Robert Singson) was injured when they were attacked by the rival UTLA-SK Thadou group at Muktakhal area, about 15 kilometres fro Jiriba
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The Sangai Express reports that one cadre belonging to Robert Singson group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-Robert Singson) was injured when they were attacked by the rival UTLA-SK Thadou group at Muktakhal area, about 15 kilometres fro Jiribam in Imphal East District in the night of December 14. Some cadres of Robert Singson group were putting up at Muktakhal of Phaitol village when they were attacked by around 14 to 15 cadres of the SK Thadou group. In the ensuing gun fight, one Lamsat Kuki of Pangmol village belonging to the Robert Singson group was hit by a bullet on the hand. Robert Singson, ‘chief commander’ of the group said that the unprovoked attack may well invite a strike back in revenge. In case the Government fails to take up befitting action against such armed groups which are deliberately derailing the peace process, the proposed peace talk may land in jeopardy, he said further.
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Two drivers reportedly abducted on December 14 from Lamzang area for ransom remain traceless even as the trucks that were taken along by the armed men have been recovered on December 19. Dar Singh (40) of and Open Singh (35) both belonging to Imphal
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Two drivers reportedly abducted on December 14 from Lamzang area for ransom remain traceless even as the trucks that were taken along by the armed men have been recovered on December 19. Dar Singh (40) of and Open Singh (35) both belonging to Imphal East District were abducted on December 15 evening by unidentified armed men on a ransom of INR 250,000 from the family. Though the Police were tight lipped on the suspects behind the abduction, sources said a factional group that was not presently under Suspension of Operation (SoO) could be responsible for it.
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December - 14 
A dead body was found from Malir’s riverbed within the remits of Korangi Industrial Area Police Station in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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A dead body was found from Malir’s riverbed within the remits of Korangi Industrial Area Police Station in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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December - 14 
An unidentified body of a man was found inside Sitara Hyderi School in Fatima Jinnah Colony within the limits of New Karachi Police Station on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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An unidentified body of a man was found inside Sitara Hyderi School in Fatima Jinnah Colony within the limits of New Karachi Police Station on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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December - 14 
At least six suspected militants were killed in a drone strike in Mach Magai area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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At least six suspected militants were killed in a drone strike in Mach Magai area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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Despite Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate talks between the Afghan High Peace Council and the Afghan Taliban, the group is unwilling to enter into negotiation, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said on December 14, reports T
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Despite Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate talks between the Afghan High Peace Council and the Afghan Taliban, the group is unwilling to enter into negotiation, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said on December 14, reports The Express Tribune. “The Afghan Taliban has a principled stance that they do not recognise the Government in Kabul and the constitution,” Aziz said. “There is a need for increased informal contacts with them [Taliban] as most of their leaders are in Afghanistan and in Qatar, and the Afghan Government can approach them,” he said, adding, “We do not have control over the Afghan Taliban. We have been urging them for a long time to talk to the High Peace Council but they do not accept our requests.” Asked about the possible relocation of the Taliban office from Qatar, he said the venue was not important. He said the new office could come up in ‘Turkey or Saudi Arabia’ but that the important facet was that they agree to talk. He confirmed that High Peace Council’s members met former Taliban chief strategist Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Pakistan last month. “They [Afghan council] met him but later said he [Baradar] was not feeling well so they were unable to hold detailed talks. I think Mullah Baradar had no permission from his leadership to talk,” Aziz said.
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December - 14 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police claimed to have arrested a key Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, identified as Abu Hamza, and recovered two hand grenades, handguns and bullets from his possession during a raid in West W
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police claimed to have arrested a key Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, identified as Abu Hamza, and recovered two hand grenades, handguns and bullets from his possession during a raid in West Wharf area December 14, reports Dawn. Chaudhry Muhammad Arif, an officer of CID’s investigation unit said the suspect had also worked for al Qaeda’s Takfiri group before joining the TTP. The CID Police have taken a physical remand of the suspect from an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) till December 21, 2013.
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December - 14 
Top Leaders of major three political forces—Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) are holding discussions on December 14 (today) as well in their bids t
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Top Leaders of major three political forces—Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) are holding discussions on December 14 (today) as well in their bids to narrow down political differences, reports The Himalayan Times. The meeting of the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) is underway at the Secretariat of Peace Fund, Kathmandu. The meeting is said to be focusing on the UCPN-M demands, formation of new consensus Government and issues related to the constitution writing process, among others.
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December - 14 
At least 12 people were killed and many others injured on December 14, as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with law enforcers and ran riot in several parts of the country to protest the execution o
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At least 12 people were killed and many others injured on December 14, as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with law enforcers and ran riot in several parts of the country to protest the execution of their leader Abul Quader Mollah, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 14 
At least 12 people were killed and many others injured on December 14, as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with law enforcers and ran riot in several parts of the country to protest the execution o
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At least 12 people were killed and many others injured on December 14, as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with law enforcers and ran riot in several parts of the country to protest the execution of their leader Abul Quader Mollah, reports The Daily Star. In Noakhali District, JeI-ICS cadres clashed with law enforcers in Companiganj sub-District leaving six ICS cadres dead and 15 others injured. The clash erupted when Police intercepted a procession brought out by JeI-ICS cadres from the KM Model High School. The deceased were Motiur (22), Raihan (21), Abdus Sattar (24), Saiful Islam (21), Sajib (22) and Russel (20). In Nilphamari District, the motorcade of Awami League (AL) lawmaker Asaduzzaman Noor came under attack from JeI-ICS cadres. The attack on the motorcade triggered a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and AL activists near Ramganj Bazar leaving five AL acvtivists killed in the clash. The victims are Khorshed Chowdhury (50), Farhad Hossain (35), Lebu (30), Murad Hossain (35) and Abu Bakar Siddique (45). At least 50 people, mostly AL activists, were injured in the clash. In Laxmipur District, Fayez Ahmed (66), Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of JeI’s District unit, was killed after a team of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel raided his house. Marzia Begum, wife of the JeI leader said the team took Ahmed to the rooftop, shot him in the head, and then tossed the body from there. However, officials of RAB said there had been no shooting during the raid. The JeI leader fell from the roof as he tried to escape arrest.
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December - 14 
In Laxmipur District, Fayez Ahmed (66), Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of JeI’s District unit, was killed after a team of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel raided his house. Marzia Begum, wife of the JeI leader said the team took Ahmed
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In Laxmipur District, Fayez Ahmed (66), Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of JeI’s District unit, was killed after a team of Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel raided his house. Marzia Begum, wife of the JeI leader said the team took Ahmed to the rooftop, shot him in the head, and then tossed the body from there. However, officials of RAB said there had been no shooting during the raid. The JeI leader fell from the roof as he tried to escape arrest.
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December - 14 
The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader on December 15 (today) rose to 21, prompting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to issue a stern warning saying, "We know how to control you" reports Th
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The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader on December 15 (today) rose to 21, prompting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to issue a stern warning saying, "We know how to control you" reports The Times of India.
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December - 15 
36–hour Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area bandh call given by the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) in protest against the killing of Matlab Ali of Molandubi under Porbotjhora Sub–Division of Kokrajhar District by unknown miscreants on
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36–hour Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area bandh call given by the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) in protest against the killing of Matlab Ali of Molandubi under Porbotjhora Sub–Division of Kokrajhar District by unknown miscreants on December 15, evoked no response at Kokrajhar on the first day on December 18, reports The Sentinel. The bandh also did not affect other towns of Kokrajhar District. All the government offices, market, shops and business establishment remained open during the bandh while the plying of vehicles were normal except Kokrajhar–Dhubri via Baruapara, Florican road and some roads in Gossaigaon Sub-Division.
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December - 15 
All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has urged the Government of India to treat the Naga peace process seriously and urged the latter to release jailed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Anthony Ningkha
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All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has urged the Government of India to treat the Naga peace process seriously and urged the latter to release jailed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Anthony Ningkhan Shimray and all the ‘political prisoners’ without further delay, reports The Sangai Express on December 16.The Naga students’ body asserted, “The peace process must be upheld and respected.”
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December - 15 
Delegation of newly formed ‘United Forum for Hills State’ (UFHS), Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District Congress backed organization for statehood demand met the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on December 11 and discussed the iss
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Delegation of newly formed ‘United Forum for Hills State’ (UFHS), Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District Congress backed organization for statehood demand met the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on December 11 and discussed the issue of forming a separate State comprising the two autonomous and tribal dominated districts of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. UFHS delegation comprising the elected members of the two autonomous councils, MLA, MP and office bearers of both district congress offices talked about the issue with the minister for a long time. UHM has agreed to carry forward the process of discussion for a separate state but has negated the suggestion of an autonomous state as mentioned in Article 244(A) of the constitution; they are willing to discuss Article 3 instead.
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December - 15 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in at least six cases were arrested on December 15 in a joint operation of the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a rich haul of arms and ammunition recovered in East C
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in at least six cases were arrested on December 15 in a joint operation of the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a rich haul of arms and ammunition recovered in East Champaran District, reports The Hindu. The operation was led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sanjay Singh in Panchpakri Police outpost area, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinay Kumar said. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Baidyanath Paswan alias Baidjee alias Mukhiyajee, Maheshwar Singh, Vijay Kumar Ram and an underage. The police recovered two country-made pistols, 17 cartridges, 3 motorcycles, 4 mobiles, Maoist literature and a letter pad. Baidyanath Paswan is a top ranking Maoist whose operation area included Sitamarhi, Sheohar and East Champaran Districts.
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December - 15 
Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on December 15 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who have been pushed to the brink in Malkangiri District because of resolute actions by the Police and other Security F
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Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on December 15 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who have been pushed to the brink in Malkangiri District because of resolute actions by the Police and other Security Forces are targeting ordinary people to give vent to their sense of frustration and to terrorise people into submission, reports The Pioneer on December 15. Commenting on the killing of two persons in Malkangiri District, Mishra said “It is a battle for supremacy and the Maoists are fast losing out. That explains why they are resorting to such cowardly acts.”
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December - 15 
Police have launched a massive hunt to nab the assailants of two persons who were gunned down by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Gasuapara in South Garo Hills on the evening of December 15, reports Times of India. The victims were i
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Police have launched a massive hunt to nab the assailants of two persons who were gunned down by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Gasuapara in South Garo Hills on the evening of December 15, reports Times of India. The victims were identified as Semion M Marak of Rongsigre and Sengwal D Sangma of Rongbokgre in the South Garo Hills. South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Davis Nestell Marak said, "The killing was done in cold blood and it shows the desperation of the GNLA". The outlawed Garo terror group, which left a note by the bodies of their victims, had alleged that the duo was extorting money in their name. However, police have rubbished the GNLA's version. Police have no report whatsoever about the victims' involvement in any kind of extortion. The GNLA is getting paranoid and is now killing civilians to exert pressure on the administration. It shows the desperation of the GNLA," said Marak.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked several trucks and tried to blow up a mobile tower in Palamu District while they engaged Security Forces (SFs) in a gun battle in Latehar District on December 15-16, reports The T
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked several trucks and tried to blow up a mobile tower in Palamu District while they engaged Security Forces (SFs) in a gun battle in Latehar District on December 15-16, reports The Times of India. Palamu District Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar Singh said Maoists attacked two trucks on a highway near Harihanj Police Station and also made an unsuccessful attempt to damage a mobile tower in the same area.
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December - 15 
The Central Government, it appears, is not prepared to entertain increasing demands for statehood in some states of the Northeast, reports The Telegraph on December 16. A senior official in the Union Home Ministry told that the states in the regi
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The Central Government, it appears, is not prepared to entertain increasing demands for statehood in some states of the Northeast, reports The Telegraph on December 16. A senior official in the Union Home Ministry told that the states in the region are too small to be broken up to create new states.“It is very, very difficult to even contemplate that you can create a state out of a state of a minimum size,” the official said, indicating that the geographical areas of the states in the region are not feasible for creation of more states. The official was reacting to increasing demands for separate states in states like Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya. The statehood demands stem mostly from ethnic issues.
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December - 15 
Two supporters of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), allegedly acting as couriers, were arrested from a jungle in Ganjam District on December 15, reports The Business Standard. Pabitra Mo
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Two supporters of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), allegedly acting as couriers, were arrested from a jungle in Ganjam District on December 15, reports The Business Standard. Pabitra Mohan Pradhan of Madhapur village in Nayagarh District and Babula Mallick of Katringia village of Kandhamal District, were picked up by Police from Rangamatia forest near Goudagotha village, Ganjam Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashish Kumar Singh said. Some explosives, Maoist literature, letters and medicines were seized from the duo
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December - 15 
Unidentified militants shot dead one, Motleb Ali (35), and injured three others at Molandubi village under Kajigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on December 15, reports The Assam Tribune. The injured were identified as Iman Ali alias Jugani (
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Unidentified militants shot dead one, Motleb Ali (35), and injured three others at Molandubi village under Kajigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on December 15, reports The Assam Tribune. The injured were identified as Iman Ali alias Jugani (37) and Nasher Ali (26) adds The Telegraph. Police sources said the I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) could be involved in the incident as the area is a stronghold of the outfit. “We suspect the NDFB-IKS,” said a Senior Police officer in Kokrajhar.
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December - 15 
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said on December 15 that Pakistan should stop sending jihadis into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) if they really meant business or, otherwise, their proposal of ta
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Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said on December 15 that Pakistan should stop sending jihadis into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) if they really meant business or, otherwise, their proposal of talks (with India) as mooted by Punjab Chief Minister (CM) and Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif’s brother, Shahwaz Sharif, would have no meaning, reports Daily Excelsior. Dr Abdullah said: “I hope Pakistan means business but they say something and do another. First of all, they should stop sending jihadis into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border. The day they (Pakistan leadership) do so, we will presume they are serious in their proposal of talks’’
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December - 15 
A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader from Bajaur Agency, identified as Gul Karim Khan, escaped a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along roadside in Tangi area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Fe
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A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader from Bajaur Agency, identified as Gul Karim Khan, escaped a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along roadside in Tangi area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 15, reports Daily Times.
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December - 15 
A Shia leader associated with Tehreek Nifaz-e-Fiqa-e-Jafria (TNFJ) Nasir Abbas was shot dead near FC College in Lahore on December 15, reports Daily Times. He was the Vice President of Tahafuz-e-Azadari Council Punjab Chapter.
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A Shia leader associated with Tehreek Nifaz-e-Fiqa-e-Jafria (TNFJ) Nasir Abbas was shot dead near FC College in Lahore on December 15, reports Daily Times. He was the Vice President of Tahafuz-e-Azadari Council Punjab Chapter.
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December - 15 
Coalition parties in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on December 15 vowed to continue the sit-in protest against NATO supplies till the drone strikes are permanently stopped, reports Dawn. The announcement was made by leaders of all the three part
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Coalition parties in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on December 15 vowed to continue the sit-in protest against NATO supplies till the drone strikes are permanently stopped, reports Dawn. The announcement was made by leaders of all the three parties in the government during a rally at Ring Road in Hayatabad area of Peshawar.
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December - 15 
Four people, including children, were wounded when a house owned by a cadre of Uzair Baloch's People’s Amn Committee (PAC) was reportedly set on fire during armed clashes between two rival groups in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Si
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Four people, including children, were wounded when a house owned by a cadre of Uzair Baloch's People’s Amn Committee (PAC) was reportedly set on fire during armed clashes between two rival groups in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 15, reports Daily Times. The house belonged to Shahidul Rehman Baloch alias Shahid MCB and was attacked with RPGs and hand grenades. According to details, gangster, Baba Ladla, and PAC, clashes continued, in order to gain control of Lyari areas, including Kalri, Ahmed Shah Bukhari road, Eido Lane, Phol Pattti Lane, Rangiwara, Panjgori and other adjoining areas.
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December - 15 
In an interview with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) the Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police Shahid Hayat Khan on December 15 said that members of the political and religious parties have been involved in violent acts in diffe
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In an interview with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) the Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police Shahid Hayat Khan on December 15 said that members of the political and religious parties have been involved in violent acts in different areas of the city, reported Daily Times. He said that the Police have prepared a list of those involved in violent incidents and action would be taken against them. He said a list of target killers and other terrorism suspects wanted by Police is being provided to the relevant agencies and it would subsequently be provided to the Government as well. The Karachi police chief added that the government will be requested to announce prize money to enable their arrest and speak to the political parties for their handover. "We're going to all areas and there is no political pressure on the Police in the ongoing operation," he said. Khan did not name the suspects on the list of wanted persons. The Police Chief said Karachi is the centre of commercial and industrial activities and it is easier for the extortionists to raise money and thus they try to take control of the city through acts of violence and terrorism.
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December - 15 
According to December 15 Election Commission (EC) statistics, a total of 154 aspirants are set to be elected uncontested in the January 5 parliamentary election as they have no contenders in their respective constituencies, reports The Daily Star. Of
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According to December 15 Election Commission (EC) statistics, a total of 154 aspirants are set to be elected uncontested in the January 5 parliamentary election as they have no contenders in their respective constituencies, reports The Daily Star. Of the aspirants, 127 are from the ruling AL, 20 from Jatiya Party (JP), three from Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), two from Workers Party (WP), and two from JP (Manju).
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December - 15 
according to December 15 Election Commission (EC) statistics, a total of 154 aspirants are set to be elected uncontested in the January 5 parliamentary election as they have no contenders in their respective constituencies, reports The Daily Star. Of
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according to December 15 Election Commission (EC) statistics, a total of 154 aspirants are set to be elected uncontested in the January 5 parliamentary election as they have no contenders in their respective constituencies, reports The Daily Star. Of the aspirants, 127 are from the ruling AL, 20 from Jatiya Party (JP), three from Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), two from Workers Party (WP), and two from JP (Manju). Further, AL presidium member Mohammad Nasim while addressing a meeting at the party headquarters at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka city on December 15 said that the ruling AL is taking a massive preparation to face the countrywide violence and attack on its leaders and workers by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-JeI activists. He said BNP-JeI was unleashing reign of terror across the country in the name of enforcing political programme. “AL does not believe in politics of violence, but AL leaders and workers will take to the streets along with the law enforcers to save life and property,” he said.
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December - 15 
AL presidium member Mohammad Nasim while addressing a meeting at the party headquarters at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka city on December 15 said that the ruling AL is taking a massive preparation to face the countrywide violence and attack on its lead
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AL presidium member Mohammad Nasim while addressing a meeting at the party headquarters at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka city on December 15 said that the ruling AL is taking a massive preparation to face the countrywide violence and attack on its leaders and workers by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-JeI activists. He said BNP-JeI was unleashing reign of terror across the country in the name of enforcing political programme. “AL does not believe in politics of violence, but AL leaders and workers will take to the streets along with the law enforcers to save life and property,” he said.
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December - 15 
Eight people were killed in violence took place in Lalmonirhat, Joypurhat and Lakshmipur Districts during countrywide hartal (general strike) enforced by JeI on December 15, reports Dhaka Tribune. In Lalmonirhat District, three ICS cadres and one AL
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Eight people were killed in violence took place in Lalmonirhat, Joypurhat and Lakshmipur Districts during countrywide hartal (general strike) enforced by JeI on December 15, reports Dhaka Tribune. In Lalmonirhat District, three ICS cadres and one AL supporter were killed and at least three others were shot during instances of violence in Patgram sub-District. The deceased were ICS cadres Manirul Islam (28), Abdur Rahman (30) and Shaju Islam (24). The AL activist, Mantu Mia, was beaten to death for what was apparently revenge for the death of three ICS cadres. In Joypurhat District, three ICS cadres were killed in a clash that ensued between the JeI-ICS cadres and Police in the District's Purano Poil. The deceased were identified as Firoz Hossain, Sakib and Insan Ali. In Laxmipur District, a leader Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL was hacked to death by ICS cadres. The deceased was Miraz Hossain (22), organising secretary of BCL’s Raipura sub-District unit. Another activist Masud Alam was injured in the attack.
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December - 15 
Nazrul Islam (35), an activist of Jubo League, the youth wing was killed in Kanaighat sub-District of Sylhet Dsitrict on December 15, while returning home from a procession, reports The Daily Star.
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Nazrul Islam (35), an activist of Jubo League, the youth wing was killed in Kanaighat sub-District of Sylhet Dsitrict on December 15, while returning home from a procession, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 15 
Police arrested six JeI-ICS cadres with huge explosives, bomb making materials and Jihadi books during a raid in Kalyanpur area of Dhaka city on December 15, reports The Daily Star.
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Police arrested six JeI-ICS cadres with huge explosives, bomb making materials and Jihadi books during a raid in Kalyanpur area of Dhaka city on December 15, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 15 
Police arrested two bullet-hit cadres of ICS after a clash with the cadres in Narayanganj District during the JeI-enforced countrywide daylong hartal on December 15, reports The Daily Star.
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Police arrested two bullet-hit cadres of ICS after a clash with the cadres in Narayanganj District during the JeI-enforced countrywide daylong hartal on December 15, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 15 
Chief Minister of Northern Provincial Council C.V. Wigneswaran on December 15 said that the Government in its 2014 Budget has not made provisions for the requirements of the province, reports Colombo Page. He said the needs of the province have not b
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Chief Minister of Northern Provincial Council C.V. Wigneswaran on December 15 said that the Government in its 2014 Budget has not made provisions for the requirements of the province, reports Colombo Page. He said the needs of the province have not been properly reflected in next year's budget. The Northern Provincial Council will seek financial resources from stakeholders within the country as well as well-wishers living abroad to address the needs of the Province, the Chief Minister indicated. According to Wigneswaran, the capital allocation for the Northern Provincial Council is Rs. 5.831 billion out of the total budget capital allocation of Rs. 1.341 trillion. He explained that the Northern Province as a society emerging from conflict has special problems and complexities that cannot be tackled under the National Policies which are decided on the basis of national parameters. He added that there are huge gaps and problems in terms of development capacities of stake holders of governance, specific social issues and war impacts.
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December - 15 
The Government is launching a diplomatic operation aiming to counter the international pressure that is being exerted on the country ahead of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva where the country is facing a possible thi
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The Government is launching a diplomatic operation aiming to counter the international pressure that is being exerted on the country ahead of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva where the country is facing a possible third resolution in March next year, reports Colombo Page. As the basis for many allegations against Sri Lanka is the final stages of the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists four years ago, the military has produced a series of video documentaries depicting its humanitarian operations during the war and the atrocities committed by the LTTE. The Military Spokesperson Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya on December 15 said that some eight videos have been handed over to the Ministry of External Affairs to be sent to overseas diplomatic missions. He said the videos will show the world the truth about many crimes committed by the LTTE
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December - 16 
A arrested ‘Chairman’ of GNLA, Champion R Sangma, has obtained bail in the eighth case registered against him from the court of the First Class Magistrate in Tura, D Marbaniang, which issued a release order on December 16, reports The Shillong Times.
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A arrested ‘Chairman’ of GNLA, Champion R Sangma, has obtained bail in the eighth case registered against him from the court of the First Class Magistrate in Tura, D Marbaniang, which issued a release order on December 16, reports The Shillong Times. With this, the GNLA chairman has now obtained bail in as many as eight cases from the courts. He is now awaiting the courts’ decision in two more cases to ‘win his freedom’. The GNLA ‘chairman’ was allegedly pushed back from Bangladesh after his arrest in the neighbouring country in July 2012.
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December - 16 
Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) began its first phase of the agitation by deploying volunteers to “ assist authorities” at two inter-state check gates in Dimapur on December 16 against non-formation of the high-level commission by
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Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) began its first phase of the agitation by deploying volunteers to “ assist authorities” at two inter-state check gates in Dimapur on December 16 against non-formation of the high-level commission by the government, among three resolutions adopted at the public awareness rally in Dimapur on October 31, reports Nagaland Post . According to ACAUT media cell, its volunteers succeed in restraining the law enforcement and government agencies from collecting taxes at both check gates. It said even the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) “gladly complied” but not the lessees manning the Dimapur Municipal Corporation (DMC) toll booth at New Field check gate. ACAUT said the lessees at New Field check gate “utterly disregarded” the stand of ACAUT volunteers that such toll tax collections were responsible for rising prices which was also against the stand of the citizens of Dimapur and Naga people. Further ACAUT requested all truck and vehicle union, transport unions etc to extend their cooperation and not to pay any form of tax in any of the toll gates.
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December - 16 
All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) on December 16 welcomed the ongoing dialogue process between Pakistan and India saying that the relations between the two neighbouring countries can be brought to new heights by resolving the Kashmir dispute, re
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All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) on December 16 welcomed the ongoing dialogue process between Pakistan and India saying that the relations between the two neighbouring countries can be brought to new heights by resolving the Kashmir dispute, reports KMS News.
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December - 16 
Army on December 16 denied that six jawans were killed in an encounter with National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) as claimed by the militant outfit in a section of the media, reports The Shillong Times. The claim, published in a section of
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Army on December 16 denied that six jawans were killed in an encounter with National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) as claimed by the militant outfit in a section of the media, reports The Shillong Times. The claim, published in a section of the media quoting an NDFB-IKS’ spokesman’, that six army personnel were killed and six AK-47 rifles along with two motorcycles taken away by the group on December 14 is “completely false and a hoax by the outfit to gain publicity,” a defense release said.
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December - 16 
Around 250 former militants from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), who are holed up in Pakistan, are still waiting to return to India via Nepal, reported The Times of India on December 17. The Government has, however, prepared a list of such militants and their
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Around 250 former militants from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), who are holed up in Pakistan, are still waiting to return to India via Nepal, reported The Times of India on December 17. The Government has, however, prepared a list of such militants and their return is being facilitated through the Indo-Nepal border with help from J&K Police and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) that guards the India-Nepal borde
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December - 16 
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will write to Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde about the policies and programmes of the State Government to deal with the Maoist menace, reports The Times of India on December 17. Shinde had a
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will write to Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde about the policies and programmes of the State Government to deal with the Maoist menace, reports The Times of India on December 17. Shinde had accused Bihar Government of failing to check the Maoist violence. Disagreeing with the content of Shinde's letter, the Chief Minister of the State, however, admitted that some Maoist related incidents of serious nature have taken place in the State in recent times. "Shinde's analysis of the situation is not objective and we don't agree with his criticism of the State Government on various counts," Nitish Kumar said. The UMHA is also critical of Bihar Government for tardy implementation of Integrated Action Plan (IAP) and that the state utilized only 70.62 percent of the total INR 7.05 billion funds in 11 identified Maoist-hit districts in Bihar till November 13.
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December - 16 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) accused the ANVC of setting up an ambush for the leaders of the breakaway faction at Chandmari ATM in Tura of West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Rangdo R. Marak, “joint
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) accused the ANVC of setting up an ambush for the leaders of the breakaway faction at Chandmari ATM in Tura of West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Rangdo R. Marak, “joint secretary” of the ANVC-B asked the ANVC cadres to “stop hunting us” or “we will be forced to retaliate for which we will not be responsible”.
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December - 16 
Central Government is not going to increase the strength of security forces on the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya despite persistent demands for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) by pressure groups and student organizations of the St
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Central Government is not going to increase the strength of security forces on the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya despite persistent demands for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) by pressure groups and student organizations of the State, reports The Shillong Times on December 17. This was stated in a written reply to Lok Sabha (lower House of Indian Parliament) member from Shillong, Vincent H Pala by Union Minister of State for Home, Mullappally Ramachandran, recently during the winter session of Parliament.
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December - 16 
Five persons were arrested by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police for their involvement in Ramban mob violence in which four civilians were killed and 43 others were injured in the Border Security Force (BSF) firing on July 18, 2013, at Dharam in Gool-San
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Five persons were arrested by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police for their involvement in Ramban mob violence in which four civilians were killed and 43 others were injured in the Border Security Force (BSF) firing on July 18, 2013, at Dharam in Gool-Sangaldan area of Ramban District reports Daily Excelsior. Police have identified a total of 109 accused for the violence, while eight of them were arrested earlier. Police said some of the accused had gone underground after knowing that their names figured in the First Information Report (FIR) registered at Ramban Police Station on the same day of violence.
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December - 16 
Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on December 16 said that six militant outfits, including Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and NDFB-IKS, are active in Assam with a cadre strength of 760, reports The Shillong Times. Huss
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Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on December 16 said that six militant outfits, including Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and NDFB-IKS, are active in Assam with a cadre strength of 760, reports The Shillong Times. Hussain answering on behalf of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, also in charge of Home, said the other outfits are Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and Harkat-Ul-Mujahidin (HUJI-Assam unit).The NDFB-IKS has the highest number of cadre at 300, followed by ULFA-I with 240 militants, KLO has 100, and MULTA and HUJI have 40 each, he said. Altogether 15 underground groups were on ceasefire agreement with the government and their cadres were staying in designated camps across the state, the minister said. These are ULFA (Pro talk faction led by Arabinda Rajkhowa), Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), Karbi Longri N C Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), Adivasi Cobra Liberation front of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA-Assam), United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA), All Adivasi National Liberation Army(AANLA), Santhal Tigers Force (STF), Adivasi People’s Army (APA), Kuki Liberation Organisation/Kuki Liberation Army, (KLO/KLO) Hmar Peoples Convention (HPC-Democratic) and Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-Ranjan Daimary). Six new extremist organisations were also formed and they are Karbi National Liberation Army, United Peoples Liberation Front, Dima Halom Daogah (DHD-Action), Dima Jadi Naiso Army, National Liberation Front of Bengali and United Dimasa Kachari Liberation Front.
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December - 16 
Four District Police personnel, including Police outpost in-charge of Halwada in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit), were injured in a blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Times of India. The four did no
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Four District Police personnel, including Police outpost in-charge of Halwada in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit), were injured in a blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Times of India. The four did not receive shrapnel injuries and escaped with burns. The explosion is learnt to have taken place while the personnel from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) were trying to diffuse the landmine. The BDDS from Aheri was summoned to Halewada after local police from the outpost were informed about two mines at a distance of around 200 meters from each other. One of the mines was planted within 200 metres of the outpost. It was learnt that another mine was planed outside the village at a spot which police often use as their strategic location. A senior officer stated that BDDS had removed the mine planted outside the village. The incident took place when BDDS tried to defuse the mine planted within the village.
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December - 16 
In an audio tape released on December 16, Malkangiri Divisional Committee Secretary of the Maoists, Punam Chandar, stated that the three persons recently killed in Malkangiri District were acting as Police informers and hence were eliminated by them,
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In an audio tape released on December 16, Malkangiri Divisional Committee Secretary of the Maoists, Punam Chandar, stated that the three persons recently killed in Malkangiri District were acting as Police informers and hence were eliminated by them, reports The New Indian Express.
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December - 16 
Janhit Krantikari Party (Peoples’ Welfare Revolutionary Party) , a splinter group of the Maoists, called for a 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Gumla and Simdega Districts on December 16 in protest against a panchayat (village level local self gov
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Janhit Krantikari Party (Peoples’ Welfare Revolutionary Party) , a splinter group of the Maoists, called for a 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Gumla and Simdega Districts on December 16 in protest against a panchayat (village level local self government institution) head's killing in on December 14. Sofiya Devi, head of Pibo panchayat under Raidih Police Station in the District, was killed by Peoples Liberation front of India (PLFI) cadres
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December - 16 
Joint Council Forum (JCF) of Ekrani Pathar, Dubagaon, Eralibill villages and K.Hollohon Colony has decided to ban all forms of multiple ‘taxation’ from the jurisdiction of the villages in solidarity with the Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation
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Joint Council Forum (JCF) of Ekrani Pathar, Dubagaon, Eralibill villages and K.Hollohon Colony has decided to ban all forms of multiple ‘taxation’ from the jurisdiction of the villages in solidarity with the Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT). The decision was arrived at a meeting of JCF held on December 16 at the Ekrani Pathar Village Council hall in Dimapur District after a deliberation.
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December - 16 
Justice U Durga Prasad of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on December 16 refused bail to Abu Salem, reports The Times of India. The judge was dealing with a petition filed by Salem questioning the conviction order against him by the Special CBI Court i
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Justice U Durga Prasad of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on December 16 refused bail to Abu Salem, reports The Times of India. The judge was dealing with a petition filed by Salem questioning the conviction order against him by the Special CBI Court in a fake passport case. The convicted appellant would seek his release pending the statutory appeal.
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December - 16 
Latehar SP Michael S Raj said Maoists attacked a Police party in Kumundi area around 1 am on December 16. No casualty has been reported in either of the incidents.
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Latehar SP Michael S Raj said Maoists attacked a Police party in Kumundi area around 1 am on December 16. No casualty has been reported in either of the incidents.
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December - 16 
Militant groups of the North East region have decided to form a common platform to fight jointly against the “common enemy” and the same is likely to be declared soon, reports Nagaland Post on December 17. This was disclosed by Paresh Baruah, ‘comman
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Militant groups of the North East region have decided to form a common platform to fight jointly against the “common enemy” and the same is likely to be declared soon, reports Nagaland Post on December 17. This was disclosed by Paresh Baruah, ‘commander in chief’ of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I). Talking to The Assam Tribune, Baruah said that all the groups have realized the fact that there is need for fighting the “common enemy” together and after a series of talks among the various outfits, the decision was taken to form the proposed common platform. All the outfits have also realized the fact that everyone has suffered by fighting individually. He said that the move in this regard started three to four years back and the final shape has been given recently. “More than 90 percent of the work of forming the common platform has been completed and only the name of the platform has to be declared. We are hopeful of announcing the common platform shortly. Though the name of the platform is yet to be announced, the words ‘west-south east Asia’ would be included in the name,” he added. Paresh Baruah also admitted that the Indo-Burma Revolutionary Front (IBRF) is now almost defunct as all the outfits of this part were not part of the same and that is why the decision has been taken to form a new platform. Asked to name the outfits which would be part of the new platform, Baruah said that all the outfits struggling for independence of their own territories would be part of the same. However, the outfits, which have started “so-called talks” with the Government, would not be included in the platform.
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December - 16 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) engaged themselves in heavy gunfire exchange at Munglang village under Ledo Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel.
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) engaged themselves in heavy gunfire exchange at Munglang village under Ledo Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 16 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s Union Territory unit on December 16 said that it would “not allow” DMC employees association to collect toll/tax and warned that action would be initiated against those who continue t
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s Union Territory unit on December 16 said that it would “not allow” DMC employees association to collect toll/tax and warned that action would be initiated against those who continue to harass the public. In a statement, NSCN-IM UT ‘secretary’ Khekuto Jakhalu said this order had been issued as DMC employees association began collecting toll/tax when DMC and UDD were engaged in a court case pertaining to 37 and 41 lessees. NSCN-IM said “defaulters” would face stern action including “arrest” after this order comes into effect.
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December - 16 
Nearly 6,000 personnel of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will soon be deployed for anti-Naxal [(Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in LWE-hit areas of the country, reports Zee News on December 17. The force will undertake LWE offensives in Jharkhand an
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Nearly 6,000 personnel of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will soon be deployed for anti-Naxal [(Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in LWE-hit areas of the country, reports Zee News on December 17. The force will undertake LWE offensives in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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December - 16 
One hand grenade suspected to have been lobbed by some unidentified persons has been recovered from the residential compound of Konsam Tomba (47) of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, a betel leaf agent on December 16, reports The Sangai Express.
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One hand grenade suspected to have been lobbed by some unidentified persons has been recovered from the residential compound of Konsam Tomba (47) of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, a betel leaf agent on December 16, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militant, Tengseng T Sangma, from Gasuapara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. SFs also seized extortion notes from his possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militant, Tengseng T Sangma, from Gasuapara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. SFs also seized extortion notes from his possession.
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December - 16 
The leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) Mewat module, Rashid, has been arrested by the special cell, The Times of India reported on December 17. Rahid's Pakistan-based bosses had been given him the task of creating a strong network in the region and ca
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The leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) Mewat module, Rashid, has been arrested by the special cell, The Times of India reported on December 17. Rahid's Pakistan-based bosses had been given him the task of creating a strong network in the region and carrying out blasts in National Capital region (NCR). Rashid, who has been associated with LeT for over 12 years, has been to Pakistan several times for training and has also helped the organization with logistics while carrying out previous blasts. Rashid is an imam at a mosque in Ghaghas Village in Nuh District of Haryana's Mewat region. Police stumbled upon the fact that LeT is recruiting Mewatis after intercepting a call between Rashid and LeT ‘commander’ Javed Baluchi in Pakistan. Sources said Rashid was discussing terror plans, recruits and targets with Baluchi in code. Sources say a module planned to carry out an attack on December 4, 2013. However, the plan was postponed. Rashid's network is expected to be spread over Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan. Asian Age reported on December 16 that LeT is conspiring to target some “high-value targets (HVT)”, particularly political leaders in the national capital, even planning their possible kidnapping, to secure the release of some top militants. Intelligence sources revealed that the responsibility for this operation has been assigned to Javed Baluchi, who is said to operating out of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). There are reports that Baluchi and his associates may even try and kidnap some high-profile persons to try and secure the release of some important terrorists lodged in jails across the country. “They plan something on the lines of the IC814 hijacking where India was forced to release dreaded militants, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar,” a senior intelligence official said.
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December - 16 
The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, must acquire a TV channel to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer Major General Muhammad Azam Asif suggested on Decem
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The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, must acquire a TV channel to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer Major General Muhammad Azam Asif suggested on December 16, reports The Times of India. The unusual recommendation has been made in one of the strategy papers written for the prestigious 'Green Book' of the Pakistan army that provides rare insights into its ongoing internal debates. While slamming the Pakistani media for not countering the penetration of Indian television and newspapers effectively, Major General Muhammad Azam Asif, who commands an infantry division in the Pakistan army, has recommended that the army must acquire a television channel as well as a radio station in order to counter the "Indian propaganda".
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December - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that the protracted Naga peace negotiations going on for 16 years have suffered a jolt with interlocutor RS Pandey sending his resignation letter to the Union Government on December 16 after announcing that he would be cont
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The Sangai Express reports that the protracted Naga peace negotiations going on for 16 years have suffered a jolt with interlocutor RS Pandey sending his resignation letter to the Union Government on December 16 after announcing that he would be contesting the 2014 Lok Sabha polls on the BJP ticket. Insisting that the peace process will go on, Pandey said, “The blueprint for the final resolution of issues is a very sensitive one where all the stakeholders have to be on board. And when the stakeholders are states, consultations take a lot of time. That is why the process is taking time.” Admitting that Pandey’s resignation is a setback, Naga Hoho (supreme tribal council) president Keviletuo Kiewhuo said, “We understand that Pandey completed his brief. It is now up to the government to respond. Talks have been going on for just too long now.”
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December - 16 
United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on December 16 said it has reinstated its suspended (former) ‘general secretary’ but with conditions which he himself has agreed to abide by, reports The Sangai Express. A statement signed by L Minlun Singson ‘in-
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United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on December 16 said it has reinstated its suspended (former) ‘general secretary’ but with conditions which he himself has agreed to abide by, reports The Sangai Express. A statement signed by L Minlun Singson ‘in-charge of ‘I&PR’ said that as the suspension of Sehzahau T Singsit alias Abu Nidal completes one month, cabinet members of the outfit deliberated on the issue and decided to revoke the suspension effective from Dec 13.The outfit's statement also condemned the SK Thadou group for shooting one of its cadre identified as ‘Chapel’ Lamsat Khongsai. It alleged that the act was carried out against the appeal made by civil bodies including Kuki Inpi, Kuki Chiefs' Association etc and cautioned that UTLA will no longer remain a mere spectator to such acts in future.
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December - 16 
A former MQM activist, identified as Azmatullah Niazi (32), was shot dead in the Musafirkhana area of Eidgah in Lyari Town on December 16, reported The News.
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A former MQM activist, identified as Azmatullah Niazi (32), was shot dead in the Musafirkhana area of Eidgah in Lyari Town on December 16, reported The News.
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December - 16 
A girl, identified as Humaira (3), was injured in an explosion in Mohammadi Colony, within the precincts of Docks Police Station in Liaquatabad Town on December 16, reports Daily Times. Police said that the assailants aimed to target a godown of a fi
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A girl, identified as Humaira (3), was injured in an explosion in Mohammadi Colony, within the precincts of Docks Police Station in Liaquatabad Town on December 16, reports Daily Times. Police said that the assailants aimed to target a godown of a fishery trader over unpaid extortion money; however, the grenade hit an empty house, causing injury to the girl.
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December - 16 
A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, identified as Mohammad Junaid (35), was killed on Chakiwara Road, near Mohammadi Hotel in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 16, reports The News.
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A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, identified as Mohammad Junaid (35), was killed on Chakiwara Road, near Mohammadi Hotel in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 16, reports The News.
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December - 16 
A physician, identified Dr Arshad Khan (57), was shot dead by unidentified militants in Gulberg area of Peshawar on December 16, reports The Express Tribune.
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A physician, identified Dr Arshad Khan (57), was shot dead by unidentified militants in Gulberg area of Peshawar on December 16, reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 16 
An Additional District and Sessions Judge on December 16 dismissed the after-arrest bail petition of Dr Masood Ahmed accused of preaching Ahmedi beliefs and distributing books containing derogatory remarks against some prophets, reported The Express
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An Additional District and Sessions Judge on December 16 dismissed the after-arrest bail petition of Dr Masood Ahmed accused of preaching Ahmedi beliefs and distributing books containing derogatory remarks against some prophets, reported The Express Tribune. Dr Masood Ahmed said he had been implicated in a false case for ulterior motives. Advocate Ghulam Mustafa Chaudhry, counsel for the complainant, said Dr Ahmed had been nominated in an FIR with a specific role and the complainant had audio and video evidence to back his allegations. Chaudhry said Dr Ahmed had preached Ahmedi beliefs to a patient and given him books containing blasphemous material. The FIR registered under Section 298/C at the Old Anarkali Police Station on behalf of Maulana Muhammad Ehsan states that when he and some friends visited Dr Ahmed’s clinic a few days back the doctor preached Ahmedi beliefs and gave them some books containing derogatory remarks against some prophets.
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December - 16 
An unidentified man was found dead in Hashmi Mohallah area of Iqbal Market in Orangi Town on December 16, reports The News.
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An unidentified man was found dead in Hashmi Mohallah area of Iqbal Market in Orangi Town on December 16, reports The News.
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December - 16 
Anti Terrorism Court on December 16 released 13 Islami Jama’at Talaba (IJT) members from the Punjab University who had been accused of setting a bus on fire, reports The Express Tribune. The students had been booked under Section 7 of the Anti Terror
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Anti Terrorism Court on December 16 released 13 Islami Jama’at Talaba (IJT) members from the Punjab University who had been accused of setting a bus on fire, reports The Express Tribune. The students had been booked under Section 7 of the Anti Terrorism Act (ATA) on several charges including attempted murder, interfering in state business, and torturing and detaining two professors. The court had sent the students to stand in an identification parade. The bus conductor, driver and supervisor, who were supposed to identify them, failed to pick them. Jail authorities produced the students including Zeeshan, Imran, Bilal, Umair before ATC court where they were discharged from the case.
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December - 16 
Four officials of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were killed on December 16 in a remote-controlled blast near a BDS vehicle in Badhabar area of Peshawar, reports Daily Times. A Badhabar Police Station official said the BDS officials were on their way
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Four officials of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were killed on December 16 in a remote-controlled blast near a BDS vehicle in Badhabar area of Peshawar, reports Daily Times. A Badhabar Police Station official said the BDS officials were on their way to defuse a bomb when the bomb exploded.
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December - 16 
Sindh Rangers on December 16 arrested eight criminals, including Lyari gangsters, in different raids conducted in Korangi Number-2, Pak Colony, Liaqatabad, Nazimabad, Lyari, Ranchore Line, Landhi Number-4 and Saadi Town and recovered weapons from the
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Sindh Rangers on December 16 arrested eight criminals, including Lyari gangsters, in different raids conducted in Korangi Number-2, Pak Colony, Liaqatabad, Nazimabad, Lyari, Ranchore Line, Landhi Number-4 and Saadi Town and recovered weapons from their possession, reports The News.
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December - 16 
The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, must acquire a TV channel to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer Major General Muhammad Azam Asif suggested on Decem
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The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, must acquire a TV channel to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer Major General Muhammad Azam Asif suggested on December 16, reports The Times of India. The unusual recommendation has been made in one of the strategy papers written for the prestigious 'Green Book' of the Pakistan army that provides rare insights into its ongoing internal debates. While slamming the Pakistani media for not countering the penetration of Indian television and newspapers effectively, Major General Muhammad Azam Asif, who commands an infantry division in the Pakistan army, has recommended that the army must acquire a television channel as well as a radio station in order to counter the "Indian propaganda".
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December - 16 
Unidentified dead body of man was found at Afghan Basti in Gadap Town on December 16, reported The News.
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Unidentified dead body of man was found at Afghan Basti in Gadap Town on December 16, reported The News.
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December - 16 
Around 250 former militants from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), who are holed up in Pakistan, are still waiting to return to India via Nepal, reported The Times of India on December 17. The Government has, however, prepared a list of such militants and their
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Around 250 former militants from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), who are holed up in Pakistan, are still waiting to return to India via Nepal, reported The Times of India on December 17. The Government has, however, prepared a list of such militants and their return is being facilitated through the Indo-Nepal border with help from J&K Police and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) that guards the India-Nepal borde
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December - 16 
Election Commission (EC) on December 16 extended the deadline for submission of a list of candidates to be elected to the CA under the PR voting system, reports Times of India. According to a notice issued by the spokesman of the EC Bir Bahadur Rai,
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Election Commission (EC) on December 16 extended the deadline for submission of a list of candidates to be elected to the CA under the PR voting system, reports Times of India. According to a notice issued by the spokesman of the EC Bir Bahadur Rai, Political parties can submit the names of the PR candidates by December 25. The EC earlier extended the deadline for submission of the names till December 18. It decided to extend the deadline for the second time for submitting the name list as per the request made by the major political parties. Out of a total of 601 seats, 335 seats have been allotted under the PR voting system and the political parties will get the number of seats in proportion with the votes they receive during the November 19 CA elections.
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December - 16 
Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) during a press meet in Lalitpur District on December 16 announced a three-month long protest program, forwarding various demands, including formation of a national unity Government t
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Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) during a press meet in Lalitpur District on December 16 announced a three-month long protest program, forwarding various demands, including formation of a national unity Government to solve the current political problems, reports Nepal News. He announced that the party will organize protest programs from mid-March to mid-June. The press meet was called to make the decision of the party’s central committee public. The committee has been meeting since a week. The party also said that it is willing to uniting with progressive leaders of UCPN-M and cooperate with different nationalist and progress forces.
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December - 16 
Police on December 16 arrested Siyaram Kushwaha alias Firoj, the main accused in the murder of Kashi Tiwari in Chitwan District, reports The Himalayan Times. The founding chairman of Hindu Youth Association Tiwari was shot dead on June 26, 2010, in B
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Police on December 16 arrested Siyaram Kushwaha alias Firoj, the main accused in the murder of Kashi Tiwari in Chitwan District, reports The Himalayan Times. The founding chairman of Hindu Youth Association Tiwari was shot dead on June 26, 2010, in Birgunj District. Firoj is a Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) candidate under Proportional Representation (PR) category for the Constituent Assembly (CA). Police investigation so far has concluded that the murder was planned to settle an old score as Tiwari had defied an indefinite strike called by the Maoist party about three years ago.
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December - 16 
A case was filed on December 16 against 442 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in Bagerhat District in connection with December 15’s clash with cops, reports The Independent. Police filed the case against 42 identified and 400 unidentified cadres of JeI-I
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A case was filed on December 16 against 442 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in Bagerhat District in connection with December 15’s clash with cops, reports The Independent. Police filed the case against 42 identified and 400 unidentified cadres of JeI-ICS on charges of blasting crude bombs, attacking Police and obstructing them from discharging their duties.
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December - 16 December - 1
A three-wheeler driver, who suffered burn injuries during blockade in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on December 1, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star.
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A three-wheeler driver, who suffered burn injuries during blockade in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on December 1, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star.
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December - 16 
A three-wheeler driver, who suffered burn injuries during blockade in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on December 1, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star.
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A three-wheeler driver, who suffered burn injuries during blockade in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on December 1, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star.
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December - 16 
An activist of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth wing of BNP was beaten to death allegedly by the ruling AL activists on December 16 in Jessore District, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Masudur Rahman (32).
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An activist of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth wing of BNP was beaten to death allegedly by the ruling AL activists on December 16 in Jessore District, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Masudur Rahman (32).
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December - 16 
Five JeI-ICS cadres were killed and three bullet-hit when they clashed with joint forces in Satkhira District on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star. Three JeI-ICS cadres were killed in clash in Sadar sub-District while two more in Debhata su
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Five JeI-ICS cadres were killed and three bullet-hit when they clashed with joint forces in Satkhira District on December 16 (today), reports The Daily Star. Three JeI-ICS cadres were killed in clash in Sadar sub-District while two more in Debhata sub-District. The killings took place when the JeI-ICS cadres’ men attacked the law enforcers who went there to arrest some people accused in the cases filed in connection with the recent spate of violence in the District. The joint forces arrested nine JeI-ICS cadres from the spots.
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December - 16 December - 17
Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance on December 16 called for a 72-hour countrywide blockade from 6:00am of December 17 (today) demanding elections under a non-party Caretaker Government and cancellation of the sc
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Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance on December 16 called for a 72-hour countrywide blockade from 6:00am of December 17 (today) demanding elections under a non-party Caretaker Government and cancellation of the schedule of January 5 elections, reports New Age. Nazrul Islam Khan, a member of BNP's standing committee, announced the blockade at a press conference at the party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office. The BNP leader also demanded immediate release of all arrested party leaders.
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December - 16 
Police on December 16, arrested 14 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. Police said the 14 were entering the press club to attend a discu
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Police on December 16, arrested 14 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. Police said the 14 were entering the press club to attend a discussion and recitation programme marking Victory Day. Suspecting they might have come there to commit subversive activities Police quizzed the detainees.
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December - 17 
13 pressure groups spearheading the demand for implementation of ILP in the State on December 17 have accused Chief Minister Mukul Sangma of misleading the people of the State with his repeated remarks that the ILP was a Central subject, reports The
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13 pressure groups spearheading the demand for implementation of ILP in the State on December 17 have accused Chief Minister Mukul Sangma of misleading the people of the State with his repeated remarks that the ILP was a Central subject, reports The Shillong Times. Interestingly, the Union Minister for Home, Sushilkumar Shinde, had already declared that the ILP issue is a State Subject.
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December - 17 
A goods van driver who went to collect grass from the Government Seed Farm at Munderi, near Edakkara in Malappuram District of Kerala, was injured in an attack by a group believed to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on December
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A goods van driver who went to collect grass from the Government Seed Farm at Munderi, near Edakkara in Malappuram District of Kerala, was injured in an attack by a group believed to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on December 17, reports The Hindu. Alikutty Neelambra (48), from Pothukal was stopped by two persons wearing camouflage dress. They reportedly asked him about the Police presence in the area. When he did not give them any information, they hit his head against the goods vehicle several times. Alikutty grappled with them and managed to run for safety. He told the Police that the men he confronted carried two sticks and no firearms. He said two more people were hiding in the jungle nearby when the attack took place. The Police examined the spot of attack, but could not find any trace of the Maoists. Two forest officials on December 16 had confronted a group of armed Maoists during the national tiger estimation at the Kumbalappara tribal colony.
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December - 17 
A pro-ILP group, on December 17, proposed the enactment of the Meghalaya Ownership, Possession and Transfer of Land (Regulation) Bill, 2013 in response to chief minister Mukul Sangma’s invitation to come out with alternative ideas on how to deal with
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A pro-ILP group, on December 17, proposed the enactment of the Meghalaya Ownership, Possession and Transfer of Land (Regulation) Bill, 2013 in response to chief minister Mukul Sangma’s invitation to come out with alternative ideas on how to deal with influx, reports The Telegraph
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December - 17 
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on December 17 met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde to discuss the creation of Mon and Patkai Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in the State, reports The Hindu. Mr.
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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on December 17 met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde to discuss the creation of Mon and Patkai Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in the State, reports The Hindu. Mr. Tuki, who led a 16-member high-level delegation to New Delhi, also apprised United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi, of need to give autonomy to these districts for development, official sources here said. The UPA chairperson assured the delegation that she would expedite the matter, the sources said. He further said that he has conveyed the demands of the people to the Central government, and it would be difficult to get it done within such a short time. In addition, the delegation also expressed its with the Centre over handling of the issues relating to funding by foreign agencies, like Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank adds The Assam Tribune. The Government of India is sitting pretty over the issues in the face of stiff opposition from China, alleged Lok Sabha MP Takam Sanjay. While neighbouring States of Arunachal Pradesh are getting ADB and World Bank funds, Arunachal Pradesh has been deprived of these development funds, he said.
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December - 17 
At least one militant was killed after Army had a brief gun battle with a group of militants in Lolab forests of Kupwara District on December 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that acting on specific information Army’s 18, 28 Rashtriya Rifles
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At least one militant was killed after Army had a brief gun battle with a group of militants in Lolab forests of Kupwara District on December 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that acting on specific information Army’s 18, 28 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SoG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police cordoned off the upper belt of the Affan forest area. Sources said that the militant was injured in the gun fight and fled with his colleagues but later succumbed to his injuries. One AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, five hand grenades and one night vision device were recovered from him. Sources said that the militant belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit and no document was recovered from his possession.
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Bastar District Police on December 17 claimed a major success when they arrested a Police-turned-Maoist identified as Korsa Joga about nine months after he joined the Maoists, reports The Pioneer. He fled from a training camp held at Jagargunda Dante
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Bastar District Police on December 17 claimed a major success when they arrested a Police-turned-Maoist identified as Korsa Joga about nine months after he joined the Maoists, reports The Pioneer. He fled from a training camp held at Jagargunda Dantewada District on February 6, 2013 with a SLR rifle, a magazine and sixty rounds of bullets.
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December - 17 
Cyber crime, if left unchecked could snowball into cyber terrorism and paralyse the country, cautioned Amaresh Pujari, Inspector General (IG) Intelligence, Tamil Nadu, The Hindu Business Line reported on December 18. He commented that while Informati
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Cyber crime, if left unchecked could snowball into cyber terrorism and paralyse the country, cautioned Amaresh Pujari, Inspector General (IG) Intelligence, Tamil Nadu, The Hindu Business Line reported on December 18. He commented that while Information Technology has revolutionised the destiny of the nation, it has not been designed for security as much as for interoperability. India has been one of the major contributors to cyber crime, he said and stressed the need for cyber defence. With an annual estimated loss of USD 250 billion, cyber crime presents a dark figure. Further, General Officer Commanding Lieutenant General A.K. Pillai voiced concern over the sudden spurt in cyber crime incidents. Çyber attacks have peaked to over 20,000 last year and defacement of sites hosted in Indian servers rose from 4,700 in 2005 to over 23,000 in 2012.Virus related attacks are also on the rise, he said and stressed the need for public-private partnership for protection of critical information infrastructure.
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December - 17 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested on December 17 from different localities under Deo Police Station area of Aurangabad District, reports The Economic Times. Of the five, two - Sushil Kumar Singh and Dara Bhuyan -
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested on December 17 from different localities under Deo Police Station area of Aurangabad District, reports The Economic Times. Of the five, two - Sushil Kumar Singh and Dara Bhuyan - were involved in several Maoist activities, Superintendent of Police (SP) Upendera Kumar Sharma said. The other three were identified as Kapil Yadav, Barun Paswan and Subedar Yadav.
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December - 17 
Formal talks between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) slated for December 17 are yet to resume. 15 NSCN-IM leaders led by the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu,on December 17, left Dimapur
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Formal talks between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) slated for December 17 are yet to resume. 15 NSCN-IM leaders led by the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu,on December 17, left Dimapur for New Delhi to join NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah who is already in New Delhi. A source very close to Muivah, said, the leaders have arrived at the national capital this evening and that the formal talks will resume “any day” from now. Meanwhile, an intelligence source in Dimapur informed that the resignation of RS Pandey as the interlocutor has changed the date of the resumption of the talks. It is also speculated that the NSCN-IM is not willing to talk to Union Home Secretary North East in-charge Shambhu Singh.
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December - 17 
Hundreds of activists of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) held a three-hour protest demonstration outside the Rajbhavan in Guwahati on December 17, reports The Sentinel. The Stud
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Hundreds of activists of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) held a three-hour protest demonstration outside the Rajbhavan in Guwahati on December 17, reports The Sentinel. The Student’s body also demanded immediate halt to killings and other acts of violence against civilians by both the Security Forces and terrorist outfits.
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December - 17 
Irrespective of previous resolutions by the Manipur Legislative Assembly reportedly unable to convince the central Government implement Inner Line Permit (ILP) System in Manipur, Joint Committee on ILPS, on December 17, organised a sit-in-protest to
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Irrespective of previous resolutions by the Manipur Legislative Assembly reportedly unable to convince the central Government implement Inner Line Permit (ILP) System in Manipur, Joint Committee on ILPS, on December 17, organised a sit-in-protest to reiterate its demand that the winter session of the State Assembly take concrete measures for the system's introduction in the State at the earliest possible.
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December - 17 
Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Abdul Karim Tunda, on December 17 moved a Delhi court seeking bail in the 1997 Sadar Bazar (Delhi) blasts case, according to dnaindia.com. Tunda, against whom a supplementary charge sheet was recently filed by the special ce
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Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Abdul Karim Tunda, on December 17 moved a Delhi court seeking bail in the 1997 Sadar Bazar (Delhi) blasts case, according to dnaindia.com. Tunda, against whom a supplementary charge sheet was recently filed by the special cell of Delhi Police in connection with the case, moved the bail plea which will come up for hearing before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Amit Bansal on December 20, 2013. Tunda was chargesheeted for offences under sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon), 307 (attempt to murder) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Police had claimed that he was part of the conspiracy which led to two bomb blasts, one in Sadar Bazar and other in Qutab Road here, on October 1, 1997 in which several people were injured.
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December - 17 
Maoists claimed responsibility for killing senior Bastar (Chhattisgarh) journalist Sai Reddy (51), reports The Hindu on December 18. In a statement, the powerful South Regional Committee (SRC) of the Maoists alleged that Reddy closely worked with the
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Maoists claimed responsibility for killing senior Bastar (Chhattisgarh) journalist Sai Reddy (51), reports The Hindu on December 18. In a statement, the powerful South Regional Committee (SRC) of the Maoists alleged that Reddy closely worked with the Police to dislodge the Maoists in south Bastar. SRC ‘secretary’ Ganesh Wike in a statement said Reddy helped the Security Forces (SFs) to strengthen their base in Maoist areas over last several years. He further said “He introduced several young men of Basaguda to Salwa Judum and also played a key role to recruit Special Police Officers (SPO).”
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December - 17 
Nagaland Post reports that Public of Shamator Town in Tuensang District, on December 17, resolved not to allow any underground faction(s) to take shelter/stay in Shamator town and re-affirmed the 2006 resolution. The resolution was made during the ‘p
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Nagaland Post reports that Public of Shamator Town in Tuensang District, on December 17, resolved not to allow any underground faction(s) to take shelter/stay in Shamator town and re-affirmed the 2006 resolution. The resolution was made during the ‘public peace rally’ held at Shamator Town ground, under the aegis of Public Forum Shamator Town (PFST).
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December - 17 
Rashid, leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) Mewat (Haryana) module was on December 17 remanded in Police custody till December 21, 2013 by a Delhi court in connection with a case of conspiracy to carry out terror strikes in the national capital, report
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Rashid, leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) Mewat (Haryana) module was on December 17 remanded in Police custody till December 21, 2013 by a Delhi court in connection with a case of conspiracy to carry out terror strikes in the national capital, reports Zee News. According to Police, Pakistan-based handlers of Rashid had given him the task of creating network in the region and also to recruit people for carrying out blasts in the National Capital Region (NCR). They also said Rashid has been associated with LeT for over 10 years and had undergone training in Pakistan.
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December - 17 
Registrar General of India (RGI) has fixed three years as the time limit, from December 5 this year, for updating the National Register of Citizens 1950, in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Assam Accord Implementation Minister Himanta Biswa Sarm
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Registrar General of India (RGI) has fixed three years as the time limit, from December 5 this year, for updating the National Register of Citizens 1950, in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Assam Accord Implementation Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the State Assembly on December 17 that the Supreme Court has asked the State Government to follow its own guidelines prepared for the purpose of updating the NRC. By this time, the State Government has appointed the NRC Commissioner and constituted the NRC cells in the districts for the purpose of updating the document. After notifying the updating process on December 5, the Centre released INR 250 million to constitute a State project management unit for the purpose. The Assam government will set up National Register of Citizens (NRC) cells in all District headquarters in the state to update the register adds The Telegraph.
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December - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker in Bhinbudh forest of Munger District on December 17, reports PTI. The ammunition included 20 live ammunition, 10 used amm
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker in Bhinbudh forest of Munger District on December 17, reports PTI. The ammunition included 20 live ammunition, 10 used ammunition, magazine of an Insas rifle, besides Maoist literature, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Naveen Kumar Jha.
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December - 17 
The cyber Police station IN Jaipur (Rajasthan) on December 17 neutralised a Pakistan-based racket involved in cheating people and arrested three persons including one Pakistani national who allegedly duped a Jaipur-based man of INR 187,000, reports T
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The cyber Police station IN Jaipur (Rajasthan) on December 17 neutralised a Pakistan-based racket involved in cheating people and arrested three persons including one Pakistani national who allegedly duped a Jaipur-based man of INR 187,000, reports The Times of India. In preliminary interrogation, it was found that they used to work for one Darshan Sohail, a native of Punjab in Pakistan. We also seized a Pakistani passport and other documents from the Pakistani national. More than 50 ATM cards, fake PIN numbers, cheque book and other documents were also seized," said Sharat Kaviraj, Superintendent of Police (SP).
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December - 17 
The Home Ministry told a parliamentary panel that although it would like to have an enhanced budget for internal security on the scale of China, India is constrained by its commitment to social welfare and development reported Economic Times on Decem
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The Home Ministry told a parliamentary panel that although it would like to have an enhanced budget for internal security on the scale of China, India is constrained by its commitment to social welfare and development reported Economic Times on December 18. China spends about $123 billion on internal security and $119 billion on defence annually, the ministry told the panel. "The committee understands that China has a bigger economy than India as India's GDP is about one-fourth of China, but as far as our allocation for internal security is concerned, it is one-tenth of China's budget for internal security," the panel has noted in a report tabled in Parliament. The panel has recommended higher allocation to the ministry keeping in view the fact that India is facing internal security disturbances on several counts. The ministry told the panel that the internal security challenges in India were "much more complex" than in China due to various factors such as regional conflicts, religious fundamentalism, insurgency in different parts of the country, Jehadi terrorism, continued militancy in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and activities of anti-India forces across the borders.
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December - 17 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on December 17 blocked the Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan page on a social networking site as it was "dangerous and sensitive and against national interests", reports The Times of India. The page, created in Se
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on December 17 blocked the Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan page on a social networking site as it was "dangerous and sensitive and against national interests", reports The Times of India. The page, created in September, spoke about the killing of Muslims in India, a fight for free Kashmir and formation of a separate state, Khalistan. The Union Home Ministry is being briefed about the developments. The Facebook page could be a hoax, officials said. Its title was designed on the pattern of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a banned outfit. ATS chief Rakesh Maria said, "We are making all efforts to find out the truth." The page spoke about atrocities against Muslims. "We have blocked the page and are conducting investigations," said Amitesh Kumar, additional commissioner of Police, ATS. The page had 102 likes and most visitors were aged 18 to 24. It displayed videos about Kashmir and had comments like 'We want a free Kashmir'. The photo of a masked gunman has been displayed on the page, with Ghazwa-e-Hind (fight in India) written over it. Ghazwa-e-Hind has been mentioned in Islamic history as one of the last battles that would involve Muslims.
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December - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that annoyed over the arrest of a Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) cadre Tengseng T Sangma, who was coming home for Christmas, the ANVC-B ‘Publicity Secretary’, Doang Shira in a statement issued on December 17 said, ” Muk
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The Shillong Times reports that annoyed over the arrest of a Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) cadre Tengseng T Sangma, who was coming home for Christmas, the ANVC-B ‘Publicity Secretary’, Doang Shira in a statement issued on December 17 said, ” Mukul Sangma must remember what we did for him instead of making us targets”. However, the rebel leader did not elaborate on what the militant group did for the Chief Minister. The ANVC-B leader said that there is a desperate attempt by the State Government to wipe out ANVC-B cadres before the upcoming elections so that the ANVC-B is finished off and the Congress gets majority.
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December - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that despite the deteriorating law and order situation in Garo Hills, Inspector General of Police (IGP) in-charge administration and operation, GHP Raju, has dismissed the idea of involving the Army in counter insurgency op
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The Shillong Times reports that despite the deteriorating law and order situation in Garo Hills, Inspector General of Police (IGP) in-charge administration and operation, GHP Raju, has dismissed the idea of involving the Army in counter insurgency operations. Speaking to The Shillong Times on December 18, Raju said, “I am totally against the move (to involve the Army in counter insurgency operations) which will only result in human rights violation and lead to a total mess.” Recalling that previous Army operations against the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) had not paid dividends, Raju said any future army operations would also fail to yield results as far as tackling the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is concerned. The IGP asserted that with the help of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Central Government, the State Police will win the war against militants operating in Garo Hills.
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December - 17 
The Telegraph reports that a schoolgirl was killed and 17 others injured in a bomb explosion near Amolapatty railway crossing along National Highway 37 in Dibrugarh town on December 17. The victim has been identified as Purnima Rajak (14) a Class X s
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The Telegraph reports that a schoolgirl was killed and 17 others injured in a bomb explosion near Amolapatty railway crossing along National Highway 37 in Dibrugarh town on December 17. The victim has been identified as Purnima Rajak (14) a Class X student. The injured have been identified as Bhairon Shah, Dalim Shah, Paramananda Yadav, Kishor Roy, Babu Das, Shahnawaj Hussain, Ankit Jalan, Sariful Hussain, Abdul Karim, Khursid Ali, Kamal Gupta, Bikki Rabidas, Hira Ballav Deka, Rashmi Roy, Altaf Hussain and Tutu Ahmed. One of the injured persons is yet to be identified. Police said investigations were on to find out the nature of the blast and have not ruled out the hand of militant outfits like United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) or Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists).
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December - 17 
The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has sanctioned three more battalions of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), which had earned appreciation for Policing during the 2010 Commonwealth Games and elections in many States apart from dealing with insurgency in Tri
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The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has sanctioned three more battalions of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), which had earned appreciation for Policing during the 2010 Commonwealth Games and elections in many States apart from dealing with insurgency in Tripura, reports The Sentinel. Officials in Agartala on December 17 said, “Responding to the state government’s demand, the Union Home Ministry has sanctioned rising of three more TSR battalions. All three battalions would be India Reserve battalions,” State Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar Panda told reporters. With this approval, the total number of TSR battalions goes up to 15, including 12 India Reserve battalions. The India Reserve battalions can be deployed anywhere in the country by the MHA.
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December - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, identified as Joga Naresh Markam (28) and Fagni Mandavi (35), surrendered before Police in Narayanpur District on December 17, reports The Times of India. District Superinten
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, identified as Joga Naresh Markam (28) and Fagni Mandavi (35), surrendered before Police in Narayanpur District on December 17, reports The Times of India. District Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Markam, said Markam belonged to a Maoist troop in Bijapur District (Chhattisgarh). The SP Narayanpur added that the duo surrendered individually as they were tired of the high-handedness of ‘senior commanders’ which forced them to flee the camp. They also alleged that the Maoists of lower ranks were exploited.
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December - 17 
A landmine explosion killed at least two tribesmen and wounded two others in Pewaar area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 17, reports Dawn. . “A vehicle hit a landmine in Pewaar leaving two persons dead and
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A landmine explosion killed at least two tribesmen and wounded two others in Pewaar area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 17, reports Dawn. . “A vehicle hit a landmine in Pewaar leaving two persons dead and two others wounded,” a local intelligence official said.
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December - 17 
A law officer of the Interior Ministry on December 17 told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that the six Pakistani citizens repatriated from Bagram prison in Afghanistan were being interrogated by an investigation team, reports The Express Tribune. The mi
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A law officer of the Interior Ministry on December 17 told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that the six Pakistani citizens repatriated from Bagram prison in Afghanistan were being interrogated by an investigation team, reports The Express Tribune. The ministry official claimed that the repatriated prisoners were being kept at a safe location in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). He said on arrival, their medical examination had been conducted. The counsel said the prisoners would be produced before the court after interrogation was completed. The court adjourned the hearing of the case till January 24, 2014 and directed the petitioner’s counsel to file a rejoinder. On a previous hearing, the petitioner’s counsel had stated that the prisoners were being humiliated and kept in unhygienic conditions. Justice Project Pakistan, a non-profit law firm, had filed the petition for the release and return of 25 Pakistani citizens detained at the Bagram jail by the United States (US). It said Pakistani citizens had been detained at Bagram jail without any charge or trial since 2003.
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December - 17 
A militant belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Dwanollah alias Misbahullah, was killed and an alleged ‘commander’, identified as Ameer Hamza, was arrested during an encounter with law enforcers foiling an attack on a poli
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A militant belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Dwanollah alias Misbahullah, was killed and an alleged ‘commander’, identified as Ameer Hamza, was arrested during an encounter with law enforcers foiling an attack on a polio team in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 17, reported The Express Tribune. A team of around 80 polio workers was busy administering vaccines in Ahsanabad locality when two militants opened fire on them. However, no team member was hurt. “Hamza was the TTP commander for Jangal Goth in Sohrab Goth,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Imran Shaukat. “The Government will take a decision on whether or not the campaign will continue,” said a spokesperson for the World Health Organisation (WHO).However, District East Deputy Commissioner Samiuddin Siddiqui said that the relevant authorities have decided to continue the campaign. “We will continue the campaign not only in Sohrab Goth but in the entire District East,” he said.
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December - 17 
A Policeman was injured when a roadside remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Kohat Road in Peshawar on December 17, reported Dawn. Police alleged that the mobile van was the target.
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A Policeman was injured when a roadside remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Kohat Road in Peshawar on December 17, reported Dawn. Police alleged that the mobile van was the target.
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December - 17 
Dismissing the concept of peace talks immediately after Pakistan Government’s announcement of using force as a last resort, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on December 17 said they have information that plans are already under way for a military
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Dismissing the concept of peace talks immediately after Pakistan Government’s announcement of using force as a last resort, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on December 17 said they have information that plans are already under way for a military operation, adding that they were ready for battle, reports Dawn. “Like previous Governments this one is a puppet of the United States (US). It's powerless and dollar-hungry,” said TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid. “They should happily launch a military operation against us. We have seen their military operations in the past and would like them to start this long-awaited operation,” he said defiantly. However, the Government said the Taliban's tough rhetoric did not mean negotiations had failed. “Their public posturing is different from what's going on in the background,” said Tariq Azeem, a senior official in Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's team. “They want to appear tough but back channels show that they are also interested in talks.” The Taliban could not be immediately reached for comment. The Pakistan Government, earlier in the day, ruled out military action against the Taliban as its first preference and promised to persuade the militants to lay down their weapons through peace negotiations. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on National Security (CCNS) where officials confirmed their commitment to talks rather than military action. “The committee reaffirmed (the) Government's commitment to the strategy of negotiations with TTP and considers the use of other options only as a last resort,” the PM’s office said in a statement. “The committee deliberated upon the government's strategy to engage various groups of Pakistani Taliban to address issues of extremism and militancy.” The meeting focused on three key issues, including formulation of national security strategy to safeguard national interests, strategy on internal security and relations with Afghanistan.
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December - 17 
Four persons, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed while 13 others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a sectarian attack outside an Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) in Gracy Line area near airport in Rawalpindi Distr
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Four persons, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed while 13 others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a sectarian attack outside an Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) in Gracy Line area near airport in Rawalpindi District on December 17, reported The News.
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December - 17 
In a crackdown on illegal Subscriber Information Module (SIMs), Police on December 17 recovered thousands of Afghan SIMs allegedly from the possession of two Afghan refugees, identified as Bilal and Abdullah, in Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, reports
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In a crackdown on illegal Subscriber Information Module (SIMs), Police on December 17 recovered thousands of Afghan SIMs allegedly from the possession of two Afghan refugees, identified as Bilal and Abdullah, in Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, reports The Express Tribune. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operation Najeebur Rehman Baghvi claimed that Police had also recovered 17,895 SIMs from their possession. “These people [suspects] have been living in Pakistan for a long time and are involved in the business [of illegal Afghan SIMs] for the past two years and they had created an international gateway for phone calls inflicting millions of rupees in losses to the national exchequer,” he claimed, arguing that their boss was living outside of Pakistan. “Afghan SIMs sold by these people are used in crimes including kidnapping-for-ransom and extortion as well as other crimes,” Baghvi said, adding that the suspects will now be handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further investigation.
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December - 17 
Law enforcement agency’s personnel rescued two abducted persons and arrested one kidnapper, identified as Rehmatullah, from Dhadar area of Kachhi District on December 17, reported The News.
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Law enforcement agency’s personnel rescued two abducted persons and arrested one kidnapper, identified as Rehmatullah, from Dhadar area of Kachhi District on December 17, reported The News.
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December - 17 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 15 suspects including militants belonging to TTP and target killers during separate targeted raids and operations across the city on December 17, reports Daily Times. Steel Town Police claimed to have arr
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 15 suspects including militants belonging to TTP and target killers during separate targeted raids and operations across the city on December 17, reports Daily Times. Steel Town Police claimed to have arrested at least five alleged members of the banned organisation during two separate raids. In the first raid, one suspected TTP militant, identified as Islam Wali, was arrested in a wounded condition after an exchange of fire with the Police in Gulshan-e-Hadeed area. In another raid, in Wali Town area of Steel Town, Police detained four more suspected TTP militants, identified as Naqeeb Zada, Zakirullah, Hameedullah and Imran Shaikh.
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December - 17 
Militants torched a tanker carrying fuel for United States (US) and NATO troops in Wadh tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on December 17, reports Dawn. Muhammad Riaz, a levies official said that the militants sped away on their motorcycle aft
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Militants torched a tanker carrying fuel for United States (US) and NATO troops in Wadh tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on December 17, reports Dawn. Muhammad Riaz, a levies official said that the militants sped away on their motorcycle after the attack whereas the driver of the tanker managed to escape unhurt. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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December - 17 
One Fareed Khan (45) frustrated with the Government’s inability to help him appealed to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warlords in Peshawar to rescue his son Furqan Fareed (11) who was kidnapped on November 5, 2013 from Bannu District, reports Dail
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One Fareed Khan (45) frustrated with the Government’s inability to help him appealed to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warlords in Peshawar to rescue his son Furqan Fareed (11) who was kidnapped on November 5, 2013 from Bannu District, reports Daily Times on December 17 (today). “I knocked on the door of each and every Government official but no one gave me justice to recover my only son,” said Fareed Khan, adding, “Now the Taliban are my last hope. I believe they will recover my son. The Taliban are good Muslims and good human beings. They don’t demand bribes for the provision of justice.” He added, “Now my wife, my three daughters and I publicly appeal to the Pakistani Taliban to recover my son.”
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December - 17 
Police arrested at least five alleged gangsters after an exchange of fire during a raid in Lyari Town. Their identities have not been disclosed, while the suspects were shifted to an undisclosed location for further questioning. Weapons were also rec
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Police arrested at least five alleged gangsters after an exchange of fire during a raid in Lyari Town. Their identities have not been disclosed, while the suspects were shifted to an undisclosed location for further questioning. Weapons were also recovered from their possession
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December - 17 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal speaking with journalists in Kathmandu on December 17 said that one year from here on is sufficient to draft and enact a new constitution, reports Nepal New
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal speaking with journalists in Kathmandu on December 17 said that one year from here on is sufficient to draft and enact a new constitution, reports Nepal News. He said his and other parties are making efforts to bring the disgruntled parties on board the constitution making process. "We will be highly flexible for consensus," he said. Commenting on the new extension of one week to submit the Proportionate Representation (PR) list to the Election Commission, Nepal said it will help create conducive environment for consensus among parties. "Our party is ready to submit the list of PR nominees at any time. To facilitate the process, UML central committee has delegated this task to the Standing Committee," he said.
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December - 17 
Senior Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) leader Dev Gurung on December 17 said that major political parties Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nep
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Senior Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) leader Dev Gurung on December 17 said that major political parties Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) are moving ahead in stark violation of the 12-point agreement and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which the very basis of the ongoing peace process, reports Nepal News. During the politburo meeting of the party that boycotted the November 19 CA election, leader Gurung said that this is the reason his party won’t be a part of the CA. In the meeting held at party chairman Mohan Baidya’s residence in Kathmandu, the CPN-M leader who is currently acting as a coordinator of the alliance of political parties that boycotted the election and is against becoming a part of the CA even alleged the major political parties of acting on the direct influence of foreign forces much to the detriment of the current political scenario of the country.
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December - 17 
The Nepali Congress (NC) after an informal meeting of the central committee members in Kathmandu on December 17 decided to move ahead by forging consensus with all political parties as per the people's mandate expressed in the recently held Constitue
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The Nepali Congress (NC) after an informal meeting of the central committee members in Kathmandu on December 17 decided to move ahead by forging consensus with all political parties as per the people's mandate expressed in the recently held Constituent Assembly (CA) polls, reports The Himalayan Times. During the meeting, top leaders of the NC briefed the party leaders about the talks and dialogue being held with different political parties. The party also decided to forge consensus with other parties regarding the Government, constitution and the political issues raised in the post CA elections period.
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December - 17 
Bangladesh on December 17 expressed outrage over the uncalled for resolutions adopted by Pakistan National Assembly and the Punjab Provincial Assembly on the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Molla for his 1971 war crimes, reports New Age. Foreign
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Bangladesh on December 17 expressed outrage over the uncalled for resolutions adopted by Pakistan National Assembly and the Punjab Provincial Assembly on the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Molla for his 1971 war crimes, reports New Age. Foreign Ministry secretary for bilateral affairs Mustafa Kamal summoned Afrasiab Mehdi Hashmi, Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka and conveyed the outrage in a protest note. Mustafa conveyed Bangladesh’s strong protests to Pakistan for it’s unsought for reaction to the sentence handed to the war offender by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Mustafa conveyed the message to Pakistan in unequivocal terms that the war crimes trial in Bangladesh was an internal matter and as such the uncalled for resolutions tantamount to ‘interference in the domestic affairs of Bangladesh.’
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December - 17 
Former Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni addressing a number of protest meetings against 18-party alliance’ anarchy in Chandpur District on December 17 said rescheduling of the national election is not possible, reports The Independent. She added “Alth
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Former Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni addressing a number of protest meetings against 18-party alliance’ anarchy in Chandpur District on December 17 said rescheduling of the national election is not possible, reports The Independent. She added “Although BNP-led 18-party alliance enforced blockade across the country, no BNP activist or leader is seen in the field.” She accused Khaleda Zia saying that she along with her JeI-ICS Cadres is engaged in destructive activities and violence.
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December - 17 
Four persons were killed and many others were injured on December 17, the first day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition’s 72-hour nationwide blockade, reports The Daily Star.
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Four persons were killed and many others were injured on December 17, the first day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition’s 72-hour nationwide blockade, reports The Daily Star.
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December - 17 
In Dhaka city, Abdur Rahman (45), a JeI Cadre who suffered bullet wounds during December 15’s clash between JeI cadres and law enforcers in Joypurhat District died at a private hospital.
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In Dhaka city, Abdur Rahman (45), a JeI Cadre who suffered bullet wounds during December 15’s clash between JeI cadres and law enforcers in Joypurhat District died at a private hospital.
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December - 17 
In Feni Dsitrict, blockaders vandalised two covered-vans and exploded crude bombs on Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Mahipal. Four people were injured as Police opened fire to disperse the blockaders.
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In Feni Dsitrict, blockaders vandalised two covered-vans and exploded crude bombs on Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Mahipal. Four people were injured as Police opened fire to disperse the blockaders.
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December - 17 
In Joypurhat District, JeI-ICS cadres beat up an AL leader, leaving him critically injured. Wounded Hafizur Rahman Happy, member of Joypurhat District AL committee, was taken to Joypurhat Modern Hospital.
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In Joypurhat District, JeI-ICS cadres beat up an AL leader, leaving him critically injured. Wounded Hafizur Rahman Happy, member of Joypurhat District AL committee, was taken to Joypurhat Modern Hospital.
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December - 17 
In Laxmipur District, Police recovered two bodies of BNP activists Abdul Mannan (32) and Zahirul Islam (30) from the banks of a canal at Battoli in Sadar sub-District. Police said Mannan and Zahirul were accused in a number of cases filed with Sadar
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In Laxmipur District, Police recovered two bodies of BNP activists Abdul Mannan (32) and Zahirul Islam (30) from the banks of a canal at Battoli in Sadar sub-District. Police said Mannan and Zahirul were accused in a number of cases filed with Sadar Police Station.
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December - 17 
In Satkhira District, a local Awami League (AL) leader was stabbed to death allegedly by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Kaliganj sub-District while law enforcers were conducting a joint drive in the s
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In Satkhira District, a local Awami League (AL) leader was stabbed to death allegedly by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Kaliganj sub-District while law enforcers were conducting a joint drive in the sub-District. The victim, Moslemuddin Ali (65) was president of the AL’s Bishnapur union unit. Law enforcers arrested 17 leaders and cadres JeI-ICS cadres in the District.
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December - 17 
In Sylhet District, a group of 10 ICS cadres attacked a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL while he was chatting with his friends at a tea stall in Sylhet city. Injured Saikat Chandra Rimi, president of Sylhet Polytechn
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In Sylhet District, a group of 10 ICS cadres attacked a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of AL while he was chatting with his friends at a tea stall in Sylhet city. Injured Saikat Chandra Rimi, president of Sylhet Polytechnic Institute BCL unit, was whisked off to Sylhet Medical College Hospital.
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December - 17 
Leader of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan on December 17 has written to President Mahinda Rajapaksa to draw attention to the breakdown of the rule of law in the country, reports Colombo Page. Referring to the attack on a group of protesto
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Leader of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan on December 17 has written to President Mahinda Rajapaksa to draw attention to the breakdown of the rule of law in the country, reports Colombo Page. Referring to the attack on a group of protestors near the Trincomalee bus stand in Trincomalee District on Human Rights Day that fell on the 10th of this month, the TNA leader noted that the incident indicated the total breakdown of the rule of law in the country. "Such an attack on peaceful protesters is not merely highhanded; it is also indicative of a fascist approach, and constitutes a very grave violation of the human rights of the people on Human Rights Day," Sampanthan said in his letter. "The demonstration was absolutely peaceful and those participating in the demonstration carried posters demanding justice. I was informed that some police officers were present at the scene," he added. The letter has also noted that some persons, a few of whom had their faces covered with a piece of cloth, had set upon the demonstrators a little while after the demonstration got underway and had manhandled them. Several demonstrators were reportedly injured in the attack.
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December - 17 
The United Kingdom (UK)’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Minister Hugo Swire on December 17 said in the House of Commons debate that the British Government is actively coordinating with the member states of the United Nations Human Right Council
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The United Kingdom (UK)’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Minister Hugo Swire on December 17 said in the House of Commons debate that the British Government is actively coordinating with the member states of the United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) in Geneva to bring a resolution against Sri Lanka at the next council session in March 2014, if the Sri Lankan Government fails to make satisfactory progress in addressing alleged war crimes and human right violations, reports Colombo Page. Swire informed that British Prime Minister David Cameron during his meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa has called for the Sri Lankan Government to make real progress on a credible and transparent, independent investigation into allegations of violations of humanitarian and human rights law during the military conflict.
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December - 18 
A 39-year-old Indian-American, Balwinder Singh aka Jhajj aka Happy aka Possi, who received asylum in the US, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of providing material support to Sikh separatist groups Babbar Khal
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A 39-year-old Indian-American, Balwinder Singh aka Jhajj aka Happy aka Possi, who received asylum in the US, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of providing material support to Sikh separatist groups Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) planning terrorist attacks in India on December 18, reports Hindustan Times. The FBI arrested Singh on charges of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to murder or otherwise harm persons in a foreign country and other lesser counts involving immigration records. FBI Special Agent in-charge Laura Bucheit said, "After an extensive investigation, the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) of Northern Nevada has disrupted an individual's involvement in facilitation activities in support of a foreign terrorist organisation, targeting an ally of the US”. He is scheduled to appear before a US Magistrate Judge on December 20 for an initial appearance and arraignment.
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December - 18 
A private company has refused to take up electrification work in some Jharkhand villages following threat from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Energy Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh said, reports IBN Live on December 19. The agency has g
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A private company has refused to take up electrification work in some Jharkhand villages following threat from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Energy Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh said, reports IBN Live on December 19. The agency has given in writing refusing to take up the work following the threat and the Government would look into how it could be taken up, Singh said told the Assembly. Following the refusal, electrification work has been affected in 657 villages in Latehar, Palamau and Garhwa Districts, he said.
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December - 18 
Adivasi National Convention Committee on December 18 iterated its demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the community in Assam at a convention here with a “poll boycott” warning to Dispur, reports The Telegraph. Nearly 10,000 protesters thronged
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Adivasi National Convention Committee on December 18 iterated its demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the community in Assam at a convention here with a “poll boycott” warning to Dispur, reports The Telegraph. Nearly 10,000 protesters thronged the streets here shouting slogans of “No ST No Vote” before assembling at the District Library, the venue of the convention.
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December - 18 
ANVC-B alleged one of their cadres was arrested by State Police at Mendipathar in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. “Freedom of our cadres is forcefully being snatched by state Police, we do not have freedom in our own land, we ca
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ANVC-B alleged one of their cadres was arrested by State Police at Mendipathar in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. “Freedom of our cadres is forcefully being snatched by state Police, we do not have freedom in our own land, we cannot move about anywhere anymore. This festive season will see many of our cadres behind cell. Our patience is being tested and frustrated,” ANVC-B ‘leader’ Rangdo Marak said.The ANVC-B accused the State Government of intentionally provoking them and having no idea things can get real ugly if the outfit lose control of its cadres. Rangdo Marak warned the State Government to stop hunt when things are still in control for peace sake and if things go out of hand ANVC-B need not be held responsible.
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Assam Parliamentary Secretary for Home Atuwa Munda, said the government would intensify operations against ULFA-I, which “wants to derail the peace process with the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led Ulfa, in the Upper Assam Districts”, reports The Telegraph. Atu
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Assam Parliamentary Secretary for Home Atuwa Munda, said the government would intensify operations against ULFA-I, which “wants to derail the peace process with the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led Ulfa, in the Upper Assam Districts”, reports The Telegraph. Atuwa Munda was sent to Dibrugarh on December 18 by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to take stock of the situation, following the December 17 bomb blast.
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December - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres planted a bomb at a petrol pump in Kolibira area of Simdega District on December 18, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres planted a bomb at a petrol pump in Kolibira area of Simdega District on December 18, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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December - 18 
Crime data or information maintained by National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) revealed that 2,464 cases of crime such as hacking and others were registered during 2012, Milind Deora, Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, said
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Crime data or information maintained by National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) revealed that 2,464 cases of crime such as hacking and others were registered during 2012, Milind Deora, Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, said on December 18, reports Zee News. “749 persons were arrested for committing such offences during 2012,” he said. There were 589 cases under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, of obscene publications or transmission in electronic form during 2012 wherein 497 persons were arrested. “In addition, 259 cases of cheating through cyber forgery and 118 cases of cyber frauds were registered under Indian Penal Code provisions. Further, as per the information provided by Reserve Bank of India 6,034 frauds involving credit, ATM or debit cards were reported in 2013,” Deora said. To prevent frauds by social networking and matrimonial sites, the government has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011 under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act.
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December - 18 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Rajya Sabha on December 18 that there have been 196 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir this year till December 15 and all were taken up with Pakistan, reports IANSLive. Anto
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Rajya Sabha on December 18 that there have been 196 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir this year till December 15 and all were taken up with Pakistan, reports IANSLive. Antony told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that there were 93 ceasefire violations along the LoC by Pakistan in 2012. "All violations of ceasefire are taken up with the Pakistan military authorities at the appropriate level through established mechanism of hotline messages, flag meetings as well as weekly talks between the DGMOs (Director Generals of Military Operations) of India and Pakistan," Antony said.
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December - 18 
Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Rana Bhuyan on December 18 said that the blast was carried out by ULFA-I at the behest of its ‘publicity secretary’ Arunodoy Dohotia, reports Times of India. "We have specific intelligence inputs that the ex
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Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Rana Bhuyan on December 18 said that the blast was carried out by ULFA-I at the behest of its ‘publicity secretary’ Arunodoy Dohotia, reports Times of India. "We have specific intelligence inputs that the explosion was carried out under the direction of Arunoday Dohotia. We've picked up several suspects from various parts of the district who are being interrogated. Although no arrests were made till this evening, we've got some valuable leads," said Bhuyan.
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December - 18 
Encouraged by the wide acceptance of their earlier album, the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) is now coming up with its new Christmas Album ‘Juta Gital’ (New Shoe), reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued on D
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Encouraged by the wide acceptance of their earlier album, the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) is now coming up with its new Christmas Album ‘Juta Gital’ (New Shoe), reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued on December 18, ANVC-B leader Doang Shira said that the album will be a gift to the people this Christmas. He asserted that ANVC-B songs have made a big impact in the minds of young people and the songs have strong messages with unique improvisation which have made a big impact among the young and old alike, specially the Youths. He said that though ANVC-B is a part of the “Peace Pact” but Government treats them like rebels and outlaws.
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December - 18 
Gauhati High Court on December 18 sent notices to both the Centre and the State Government to clarify their stand on the alleged fake encounter of two school students at Runikhata in Chirang district on December 11, reports Times of India.
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Gauhati High Court on December 18 sent notices to both the Centre and the State Government to clarify their stand on the alleged fake encounter of two school students at Runikhata in Chirang district on December 11, reports Times of India.
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December - 18 
Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I) on December 18 denied its involvement in the December 17 evening’s bomb blast in Dibrugarh city in which a teenage girl was killed and 17 others injured, reports Times of India. In a s
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I) on December 18 denied its involvement in the December 17 evening’s bomb blast in Dibrugarh city in which a teenage girl was killed and 17 others injured, reports Times of India. In a statement e-mailed to the media here, ULFA-I stated that the blast in Dibrugarh city was a handiwork of ‘agents’ of Assam police which have set a goal to finish off ULFA-I within six months. The ULFA-I claimed that such agents are engaged by the police to carry out subversions to tarnish the image of the outfit and later these agents are shown to surrender before the police in stage-managed surrender ceremony.
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December - 18 
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has warned that it will eliminate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi if he becomes Prime Minister of India, Zee News reported on December 19. According to reports, JeM's Pakistan-based ‘founder’ Maulana Masood Azhar has issue
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Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has warned that it will eliminate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi if he becomes Prime Minister of India, Zee News reported on December 19. According to reports, JeM's Pakistan-based ‘founder’ Maulana Masood Azhar has issued this warning in the outfit's online weekly magazine al-Qalam. Besides JeM founder Massod Azhar, Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) ‘chief’ Mohammad Hafiz Saeed has also issued similar threats to Modi. In the same article published in al-Qalam, the JuD chief says, "Muslims can never forget that BJP made Modi its PM candidate despite the accusations against the Gujarat Chief Minister for complicity in communal riots in Ahmadabad.”
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December - 18 
Maoists torched a vehicle at Ranchi-Khuti National Highway (NH) on early December 18, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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Maoists torched a vehicle at Ranchi-Khuti National Highway (NH) on early December 18, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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December - 18 
No militant could infiltrate into Kashmir valley through Keran sector in September and October, 2013 during the gunfight that had broken out between them and Army when they had tried to sneak into the state from Pakistani side, Parliament was informe
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No militant could infiltrate into Kashmir valley through Keran sector in September and October, 2013 during the gunfight that had broken out between them and Army when they had tried to sneak into the state from Pakistani side, Parliament was informed by Defence Minister, A.K. Anthony, according to The Times of India. 11 militants were killed in Keran sector this year and 28 in total were eliminated in various sectors of the state as Army foiled their infiltration attempts, he said. Giving details of the number of infiltrating militants killed by Army in various sectors of the valley during the year, he said three of them were killed in Naugam (Doda District), one in Gurez (Bandipora District), four in Machhal (Kupwara District) and five in Tangdhar (Kupwara District). Three were killed in Bhimber Gali (Rajouri District) and one of them was killed in Poonch sector (Poonch District), both of which come under Jammu division, Antony said.
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December - 18 
October 30 serial blast key accused and Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) ‘Chairman’, Ranjan Daimary, who released in June 21 on a conditional bail for six months to initiate peace talks with the government, was granted interim bail for anothe
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October 30 serial blast key accused and Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) ‘Chairman’, Ranjan Daimary, who released in June 21 on a conditional bail for six months to initiate peace talks with the government, was granted interim bail for another month, reports Times of India. The six month's interim bail was supposed to expire on December 18. The Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court here that heard Daimary's plea for an absolute bail on December 16 also directed the Government to reply on the matter soon.
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December - 18 
On December 18, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2,300 was seized from a person and his assistant at Aravankadu in Nilgiris District, reports Zee News. The two were arrested and produced before a magistrate at Rasipuram, who
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On December 18, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2,300 was seized from a person and his assistant at Aravankadu in Nilgiris District, reports Zee News. The two were arrested and produced before a magistrate at Rasipuram, who remanded them to 15 days custody.
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December - 18 
On December 18, Varanasi District Police issued an advisory to all hotels and guesthouses and asked the staff to be on alert to prevent any destructive design by subversive elements, reports The Times of India. The city, a prime target of terrorists
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On December 18, Varanasi District Police issued an advisory to all hotels and guesthouses and asked the staff to be on alert to prevent any destructive design by subversive elements, reports The Times of India. The city, a prime target of terrorists since 2005, has witnessed several bomb blasts in the past at different places, including Sankatmochan Temple, Cantonment railway station, Kutchery and Dashashwamedh and Shitala ghats. SSP Rajesh D. Modak said, "To identify such elements, hotel managements have been asked to seek identity proof and photo of a visitor or guest before accommodating them. They were also asked to ensure installation of CCTV cameras in hotels and guesthouses. Besides, information about guides, auto drivers and rickshaw pullers, who bring the guests, should also be maintained properly in the register.”
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December - 18 
One of the masterminds of the Inter Factional Conflicts (IFC) between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) combine during the last two years in Tamenglong District,
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One of the masterminds of the Inter Factional Conflicts (IFC) between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) combine during the last two years in Tamenglong District, identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Timothy Kamei has been arrested by troops operating under Red Shield Division during a search operation in Lukhambi, Noney area in Tamenglong District on December 18. One 7.65 mm USA made automatic Pistol with magazine and large quantity of ammunition were recovered from his possession. Timothy joined the NSCN-IM in January 2005 and was involved in last few IFCs with NSCN-K and ZUF in the areas of Haochong, Ijerong and Haochongpung, he had also led the NSCN-IM cadres in the recent IFC on November 26 at Haochongpung where one cadre of ZUF was injured.
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December - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three extortionists, Hamsen Ardao, Sanjib Langthasa and Manu Ghatowar, from a forest area of Hasan village in Langting of Dima Hasao District on December 18, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a .9 mm pistol, two magaz
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three extortionists, Hamsen Ardao, Sanjib Langthasa and Manu Ghatowar, from a forest area of Hasan village in Langting of Dima Hasao District on December 18, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a .9 mm pistol, two magazines, twelve rounds of live ammunition and some demand notes from their possession. Police said that this three have been demanding extortion money from the businessman of the area in the name of Action faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-A).
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December - 18 
The families of two school students, who were killed in an alleged ‘fake encounter’ with SFs in Chirang district, on December 18 moved Gauhati High Court seeking a high-level probe into the incident, reports The Telegraph. The petitioners’ advocate,
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The families of two school students, who were killed in an alleged ‘fake encounter’ with SFs in Chirang district, on December 18 moved Gauhati High Court seeking a high-level probe into the incident, reports The Telegraph. The petitioners’ advocate, Bijon Mahajan, told the newspaper that they have sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or a high court-monitored investigation by a special investigation team of Police. Two students, identified asJeremiya and Pranjit, were killed while another Nikodim was injured during an encounter with the SFs on December 11. The SFs have claimed that they were militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), while the residents of that area said they were innocent and killed in a fake encounter.
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December - 18 
The Maharashtra Government had sent a proposal to Nagpur collector for setting up a helipad at Government Medical College (GMC) for treating Police and armed forces personnel who get injured in encounters with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Mao
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The Maharashtra Government had sent a proposal to Nagpur collector for setting up a helipad at Government Medical College (GMC) for treating Police and armed forces personnel who get injured in encounters with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gadchiroli, reports The Times of India on December 19. Medical Education Minister Dr. Vijaykumar Gavit confirmed this development on December 18.
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December - 18 
The Sangai Express reports on December 19 that based on specific intelligence regarding desertion of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) cadres from New Senam Camp (Myanmar) and their likely through Indo- My
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The Sangai Express reports on December 19 that based on specific intelligence regarding desertion of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) cadres from New Senam Camp (Myanmar) and their likely through Indo- Myanmar International Border, ambushes were laid in the intervening nights of December 15 and16 by troops of Red Shield Division which led to arrests of five PREPAK-Pro militants including three females cadres of Senam Camp in combat fatigue in the area of Border Pillar 45 of International Border. The cadres have been identified as H Sagar (M), Sapam Nanao alias Tomthin Nganba, N Sangeeta alias Chumthang Leima, Deephea alias Irom and Khijal alias Mataroi. Two Pistols with six live rounds were recovered from their possession.
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December - 18 
Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) – a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist - have been found to have offered a helping hand to villagers in Palamu District to construct a road and undertake other developmental initiatives, in an effort to restore normalcy
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Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) – a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist - have been found to have offered a helping hand to villagers in Palamu District to construct a road and undertake other developmental initiatives, in an effort to restore normalcy in the area, reports truthdive.com quoting ANI.
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December - 18 
Two kids were severely injured in a landmine blast laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Kongera village in Narayanpur District on December 18, reports The Times of India. The landmines laid by Maoists to attack security personnel w
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Two kids were severely injured in a landmine blast laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Kongera village in Narayanpur District on December 18, reports The Times of India. The landmines laid by Maoists to attack security personnel went off when Kumari Radha (3), and Ramu Salam (3), stepped on it while playing and sustained burns on their faces.
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December - 18 
A member of Police Service of Pakistan Officers’ Association met on December 18 at capital city police officer’s office (CPO) to discuss their reservations on amendments to the Punjab Police proposed cadre by the Home Department, reports The Express
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A member of Police Service of Pakistan Officers’ Association met on December 18 at capital city police officer’s office (CPO) to discuss their reservations on amendments to the Punjab Police proposed cadre by the Home Department, reports The Express Tribune. The meeting came in the wake of reports that the Home Department was set to take direct control of Elite Force and the Special Branch. A Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) blamed unnamed Pakistan Administrative Service (formerly known as the District Management Group) officers for proposing retired army officers be recruited for the Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF). He said that a meeting held at Model Town at the Prime Minister’s residence in November decided that the Counter-Terrorism Department be dissolved. He said the proposal had not been placed before the cabinet. He also said senior police officers were not consulted. He said only unsigned minutes of the meeting were distributed, providing for a new force to curb terrorism in the Punjab. The force would be independent of the Police.
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December - 18 
A Pakistani court on December 18 sentenced Jahangir Khan, the ex-husband of Pushtun singer Ghazala Javed to death for killing her in a shootout that was initially blamed on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports The Times of India.
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A Pakistani court on December 18 sentenced Jahangir Khan, the ex-husband of Pushtun singer Ghazala Javed to death for killing her in a shootout that was initially blamed on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports The Times of India. Additional Sessions Judge Swat (II) Mohammad Tariq Pervaiz Baloch awarded two death sentences to Jahangir Khan for killing his former wife and her father. He was fined PKR 50 million for murdering Javed and PKR 20 million for killing her father. The judge further imposed PKR 1 million fine for injuring Javed's sister, Farhat, in the attack. Khan was opposed to her singing career and wanted her to stop it. He had threatened her with dire consequences for leaving him. On June 18, 2012, Javed, along with her father, was shot dead in Peshawar by unidentified armed assailants on a motorcycle.
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December - 18 
A tribal tribunal on December 18 sent back the case of Dr Shakil Afridi, who was convicted of aiding a militant group and helping the American Central Investigation Agency (CIA) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to the Frontier Crimes Regul
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A tribal tribunal on December 18 sent back the case of Dr Shakil Afridi, who was convicted of aiding a militant group and helping the American Central Investigation Agency (CIA) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) commissioner, reports Daily Times. Chairman Shah Wali Khan and members Pir Fida Muhammad and Akbar Khan of the three-member FATA Tribunal declared authorities’ decision “ambiguous and self-contradictory” directing the commissioner to review the previous decision. The tribunal disposed of the revision petition with the direction for the commissioner to “write a detail, speaking and well reasoned order as required by section 53 of the FCR”. “We have given our anxious consideration to the arguments of both the sides and have carefully gone through the case file. Perusal of the impugned order of the FCR Commissioner reveals that it is an ambiguous and self-contradictory,” the tribunal order read. It said that the commissioner directed that the political agent should try the case himself as per law and rewaj (custom), but it was not clear in the decision as to how the political agent will try the case as it would be under the rewaj/FCR or as sessions judge under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898
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December - 18 
A woman, identified Nasreen (45), was killed and her daughter-in-law, Azra, was injured when a low-intensity explosion took place near Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) on Khalid Bin Waleed Road in Ferozabad area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, th
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A woman, identified Nasreen (45), was killed and her daughter-in-law, Azra, was injured when a low-intensity explosion took place near Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) on Khalid Bin Waleed Road in Ferozabad area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 18, reported Daily Times.
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December - 18 
Afghan negotiators on December 18 disputed remarks by Pakistan’s Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz that Afghan Taliban are unwilling to talk to the Government-backed peace council, reports The Express Tribune. Sartaj Aziz had s
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Afghan negotiators on December 18 disputed remarks by Pakistan’s Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz that Afghan Taliban are unwilling to talk to the Government-backed peace council, reports The Express Tribune. Sartaj Aziz had said that despite Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate talks between the Afghan High Peace Council and the Afghan Taliban, the latter are unwilling to enter into negotiation. However, the Afghan High Peace Council claimed, “many Taliban leaders are in contact with the Council.” “His (Sartaj Aziz) remarks are contrary to the ground realities,” said spokesman for the Peace Council, Maulvi Shehzada Shahid in Kabul. The Afghan Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, also denied claims by the Afghan High Peace Council’s leader and insisted that there is no change in the Taliban policy of not talking to the regime in Kabul. Aziz had also stated that Pakistan has no control over the Afghan Taliban and that Islamabad has been urging them for a long time to talk to the High Peace Council but they do not accept the requests. The peace council’s spokesman, however, said Pakistan’s deep influence on the Afghan Taliban can make the peace process successful as “Taliban leaders live in Pakistan and are in contact with the Pakistani officials.”
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December - 18 
At least five soldiers were killed and 34 others, including 28 soldiers and six Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were wounded when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a military checkpoint in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of Miranshah
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At least five soldiers were killed and 34 others, including 28 soldiers and six Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were wounded when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a military checkpoint in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 18, reported Dawn. A senior security official said that “a truck laden with explosives was rammed into the checkpoint when security officials were offering evening prayers”. Ansar-ul-Mujahideen, a little-known militant group linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) faction claimed the responsibility for the attack. Abu Baseer, the ‘spokesman’ for the group, said they carried out the attack as an act of revenge for the killing of former TTP leader Hakimullah Mehsud. “We will continue such attacks in future as drones continue to kill our people,” he said.
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December - 18 
Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened to attack Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan in retaliation for execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Independent on December 19. Although security around Bangla
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Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened to attack Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan in retaliation for execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Independent on December 19. Although security around Bangladesh foreign mission in Pakistan has been enhanced manifold and the fresh security directions issued to High Commissioner of Bangladesh, law enforcement agencies still fear a terrorist attack on Bangladesh mission. Law enforcement agencies have submitted a report to interior ministry quoting a security agency that Taliban have expressed annoyance with the Bangladesh Government over the killing of Mollah and could attack the Bangladesh High Commission. The unnamed security agency officials had called for preventive measures in the wake of the threats.
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December - 18 
Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch on December 18 warned that his Government would be the first to resist if Islamabad encroached into the departments devolved under 18th amendment to the provinces, reports Dawn. Speaking at a function
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Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch on December 18 warned that his Government would be the first to resist if Islamabad encroached into the departments devolved under 18th amendment to the provinces, reports Dawn. Speaking at a function regarding the passage of historic 18th amendment, he alleged that the Federal Government was trying to snatch back the powers devolved to the provinces under the 18th Amendment Bill. The Chief Minister said all mainstream political parties in general and nationalists in particular played an important role in the passage of 18th amendment. “We risked our political career while becoming part of the amendment,” Dr Baloch said while referring to insurgency in Balochistan. He cautioned the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to beware about the repercussions with regards to interference in the departments devolved to the provinces. “Rulers are sidetracking regarding implementation of the amendment,” he said, adding that strong provinces can guarantee a developed and prosperous federation. Baloch reiterated that except currency, defense and foreign affairs, rest of the powers should to be devolved to the provinces. He said Pakistan was a multi-ethnic state and all nationalities living in the country have to be given due rights on their resources. “If some countries in the world can declare up to 27 languages as national languages then why we can’t,” he questioned. The chief minister stated that there were two schools of thoughts i.e. centralists and decentralists. “I belong to the decentralist one,” he explained. He said decentralisation of powers to the provinces can ensure the development and stability of the country.
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December - 18 
India's angry response to the arrest and humiliation of an Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States (US) should be a lesson for Pakistan, said The News International’s diplomatic editor, Mariana Baabar on December 18, reports The Times
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India's angry response to the arrest and humiliation of an Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States (US) should be a lesson for Pakistan, said The News International’s diplomatic editor, Mariana Baabar on December 18, reports The Times of India. "Pakistanis are watching with envy as India is reacting to the treatment meted out to its deputy consul-general Devyani Khobragade by Washington," said the article. It shows "very clearly how proud nations fight back in every possible manner." "But will Islamabad and Rawalpindi learn any lesson on how to strike back when any of its citizens is insulted in this manner?" Baabar asked. Khobragade, now on a bail of USD 250,000, was arrested and charged with underpaying her domestic Indian servant and filing false information about the wages paid. "But what has shocked everyone is how the young female diplomat was handcuffed, strip-searched in front of her children and thrown behind bars with criminals," the newspaper said. India has taken a string of measures in protest against the humiliating treatment to Khobragade, leading to an unprecedented chill in Indo-US relations.
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December - 18 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested 25 suspects during the continuing drive against criminal elements in the city on December 18, reports Daily Times. Rangers said they held about 19 hardened criminals including Lyari gangsters and target killers
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested 25 suspects during the continuing drive against criminal elements in the city on December 18, reports Daily Times. Rangers said they held about 19 hardened criminals including Lyari gangsters and target killers affiliated with a political party, during targeted raids conducted in Dawood Chowrangi, Landhi, Abidabad–Baldia Town, Old Golimar, KPT flats, Bhempura, Haroon Royal City–Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Liaquatabad, Jahanabad, Medina Colony–Baldia Town, Banaras, Muhammadpur – Orangi areas last night.
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December - 18 
Participants of the long march that began from Quetta for the recovery of missing persons reached Thatta District on December 18, reported The News. The long march is led by Voice of Missing Person’s chief Mama Qadeer while the participants included
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Participants of the long march that began from Quetta for the recovery of missing persons reached Thatta District on December 18, reported The News. The long march is led by Voice of Missing Person’s chief Mama Qadeer while the participants included relatives of the missing persons. Mama Qadeer claimed that he has been receiving threats for the last three days, however, he said that he is not afraid of threats. He further said that if anything bad happened to the march, the Sindh and Federal Government would be responsible for it. The participants said that they would submit memorandum in the United Nations (UN) office in Islamabad.
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December - 18 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on December 18 said that Pakistan desired peaceful relations with neighbouring countries, particularly India and Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. “Pakistan’s intentions towards its neighbours are positive and expects
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on December 18 said that Pakistan desired peaceful relations with neighbouring countries, particularly India and Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. “Pakistan’s intentions towards its neighbours are positive and expects similar reciprocity from them,” he said. He welcomed the upcoming meeting of the Director General Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India on December 24, 2013. He further said that the country’s defense strategy was being devised keeping in view the contemporary professional requirements, as no battle could be won with outdated technology and discarded strategies. “The new technology and modern expertise have transformed our defense into a great force ... We want that our defense forces should be ever ready for any contingency,” he said. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the country’s military leadership was fully cognizant of the changing environment and was following an agreed and well-integrated approach. “For this reason, we want to ensure that our forces are alert, active and fully equipped with necessary professional skills,” he added.
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December - 18 
The death toll from the December 17, 2013 Gracy Lane bomb blast in Rawalpindi District increased to 4 as a Police Inspector succumbed to his injuries on December 18, reports The Express Tribune.
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The death toll from the December 17, 2013 Gracy Lane bomb blast in Rawalpindi District increased to 4 as a Police Inspector succumbed to his injuries on December 18, reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 18 
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the second tranche of USD 550 million to Pakistan under the 6.6 billion loan program, reported The News on December 19. According to sources, the approval for the issuance of second tranche of loan was g
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the second tranche of USD 550 million to Pakistan under the 6.6 billion loan program, reported The News on December 19. According to sources, the approval for the issuance of second tranche of loan was granted by the IMF Board of Directors. Pakistan will soon receive the second installment of loan amounting to USD 550 million from the IMF, said the sources at Ministry of Finance. The IMF had approved in September the USD 6.6 billion loan for Pakistan to support its program to stabilize the economy and boost growth while expanding its social safety net to protect the poor.
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December - 18 
The motorway Police or on December 18 foiled a terror bid in Punjab by recovering a huge amount of sophisticated weapons and arresting two accused, identified as Ameen-ur-Rehman and Asim, near Burhan in Attock District, reports The News. The motorway
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The motorway Police or on December 18 foiled a terror bid in Punjab by recovering a huge amount of sophisticated weapons and arresting two accused, identified as Ameen-ur-Rehman and Asim, near Burhan in Attock District, reports The News. The motorway police intercepted a suspicious car which was on its way from Peshawar to Punjab. According to the motorway Police, they recovered weapons included 4 submachine guns along with their 8 magazines and 1620 rounds, 12 light machine guns with 24 magazines and 18 pistols of 30 bore along with 49,500 bullets. Nine Repeaters along with 16 magazines, 1 Mark I rifle and 3,000 bullets of 9 MM were also recovered from the car, the police said.
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December - 18 
Tribesman, Aqeel Khan, carrying water for the levies force was injured in a bomb blast in Charramang area of Bajaur Agency on December 18, reports Daily Times. He routinely provided water to the levies post from a nearby place.
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Tribesman, Aqeel Khan, carrying water for the levies force was injured in a bomb blast in Charramang area of Bajaur Agency on December 18, reports Daily Times. He routinely provided water to the levies post from a nearby place.
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December - 18 
Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on December 18 reiterated that a constitution cannot be enacted through the newly elected CA, reports Nepal News. Claiming that the recent CA election was counter-productive for the
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Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on December 18 reiterated that a constitution cannot be enacted through the newly elected CA, reports Nepal News. Claiming that the recent CA election was counter-productive for the nation, Baidya said his party has fought 'people's war' for more than 10 years and the election was held without involving his party. "Therefore, the CA can't deliver a constitution," he said. Baidya further alleged Nepal's immediate neighbors – China and India, of masterminding the new CA. "Our earlier statement has been vindicated that the CA election was held on the guidance of foreign powers," he said
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December - 18 
Taking exception to the demand of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and some other parties that there should be fresh election of President, Central Working Committee (CWC) members of the Nepali Congress (NC) on Decembe
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Taking exception to the demand of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and some other parties that there should be fresh election of President, Central Working Committee (CWC) members of the Nepali Congress (NC) on December 18 said that the party should come up with an official view that ‘the constitutional post should not be made an issue for power sharing’, reports The Himalayan Times. The CWC members also expressed their dissatisfaction with the CPN-UML for using fresh election of President as a bargaining chip.
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December - 18 
The Federal Socialist Party (FSP) chaired by Ashok Rai has decided to join the newly elected Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. The FSP took a decision to this effect in a meeting of standing committee held at the party's central office i
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The Federal Socialist Party (FSP) chaired by Ashok Rai has decided to join the newly elected Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. The FSP took a decision to this effect in a meeting of standing committee held at the party's central office in Kathmandu on December 18. "We will finalize the names of our Proportionate Representation (PR) members in a couple of days after holding internal meetings," said the party's spokesperson, Ajambar Kangmang Rai. The FSP failed to win first-past-the-post (FPTP) seats in the recent CA election, but secured 5 seats under the Proportionate Representation (PR) category.
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December - 18 
A Dhaka court on December 18 sentenced eight activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami Laegue (AL) to death and 13 others to life imprisonment for killing tailor Bishwajit Das (24) in Old Dhaka a year ago, reports The Da
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A Dhaka court on December 18 sentenced eight activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami Laegue (AL) to death and 13 others to life imprisonment for killing tailor Bishwajit Das (24) in Old Dhaka a year ago, reports The Daily Star. Sentencing the activists of BCL, the judge observed that the Bishwajit murder case was quite sensitive and different from other lawsuits. The crime was committed in broad daylight, not in the dead of night. It was a heinous and deplorable killing, said the court about the incident that happened during the opposition’s blockade on December 9 last year. Of the eight condemned killers, two are absconding, while 11 of the 13 convicts, who got life term, are also on the run. The BCL men who got death penalty are: Rafiqul Islam Shakil, Mahfuzur Rahman Nahid, Emdadul Haque Emdad, GM Rasheduzzaman Shaon, Md Saiful Islam, Qayum Mia Tipu, Rajon Talukdar and Noor-e-Alam Limon. Of them, Rajon and Limon are on the run. The ones given life imprisonment are: AHM Kibria, Saiful Islam Saiful, Golam Mustafa, Alauddin, Obaidul Quader Tahsin, Imran Hossain, Khandaker Md Yunus Ali, Tarique Bin Zohur, Azizur Rahman, Al Amin Sheikh, Monirul Haque Pavel, Mosharraf Hossain and Kamrul Hasan. Of them, only Kibria and Mustafa are behind bars while the others have been absconding. The incident took place on December 9, 2012, when Bishwajit was going to his Amantron tailoring shop at Shankharibazar from his house at Hrishikesh Das Lane in Dhaka city. As he was walking through the road in front of Bahadur Shah Park, a crude bomb went off nearby during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition’s blockade. Immediately, a group of activists of Jagannath University BCL unit swung into action. They mistook Bishwajit for a blockader and chased him. Bishwajit ran for his life and hurried to the second floor of a nearby building. The BCL men hunted him down as he tried to take shelter in a dental clinic on that floor. They dragged him down to the street. For about five minutes, the BCL men hacked him with sharp weapons and beat him with iron rods and hockey sticks. Bishwajit made a desperate attempt to escape and finally managed to free himself from the attackers. As he crossed the road, he collapsed. Some pedestrians then took him to the Mitford Hospital where he died.
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December - 18 
A female JeI cadre, who suffered bullet injuries in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Sadar sub-District on December 15, succumbed to her injuries at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogra District on December 18 (today), r
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A female JeI cadre, who suffered bullet injuries in a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Sadar sub-District on December 15, succumbed to her injuries at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogra District on December 18 (today), reports The Independent. The deceased was identified as Asma Khatun, wife of Abu Sakek of Halutti village of the sub-District.
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December - 18 
Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened to attack Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan in retaliation for execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Independent on December 19. Although security around Bangla
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Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened to attack Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan in retaliation for execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Independent on December 19. Although security around Bangladesh foreign mission in Pakistan has been enhanced manifold and the fresh security directions issued to High Commissioner of Bangladesh, law enforcement agencies still fear a terrorist attack on Bangladesh mission. Law enforcement agencies have submitted a report to interior ministry quoting a security agency that Taliban have expressed annoyance with the Bangladesh Government over the killing of Mollah and could attack the Bangladesh High Commission. The unnamed security agency officials had called for preventive measures in the wake of the threats.
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December - 18 
ICS cadres on December 18 cut the tendons of both legs and the left hand of a BCL leader in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District, reports The Daily Star. The victim, Shimul Ahmed Duke (20), is a joint convener of Motihar unit BCL.
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ICS cadres on December 18 cut the tendons of both legs and the left hand of a BCL leader in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District, reports The Daily Star. The victim, Shimul Ahmed Duke (20), is a joint convener of Motihar unit BCL.
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December - 18 
Nine persons were injured on December 18, the second day of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition 72-hour blockade across the country, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, six people were injured with shrapnel as blockaders
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Nine persons were injured on December 18, the second day of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition 72-hour blockade across the country, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, six people were injured with shrapnel as blockaders exploded homemade bombs. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 10 crude bombs from the possession of Anwaruzzaman Anwar, joint convener of BNP’s Mohanagar committee. In Cox's Bazar District, a bus helper sustained burn injuries when miscreants set fire to his vehicle in Teknaf sub-District. The victim, Khairul Bashar, was asleep inside the parked bus when it was torched. In Pabna District, a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami Laegue (AL) was allegedly beaten by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Ishwardi sub-District. In Bogra Dsitrict, 10 blockaders were arrested during the joint forces’ drives in different areas of the District. In Lalmonirhat District, members of the joint forces arrested nine JeI-ICS Cadres from Kafir Bazar in Patgram sub-District for their alleged involvement in violence and acts of sabotage during blockades. In Chittagong District, JeI-ICS Cadres brought out a flash procession in Khatiber Bari area and hurled two crude bombs targeting a Police van. Police arrested an ICS cadre, Forkan, in this connection.
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December - 19 
15 Maoists detained a Government bus at Telrai in Malkangiri District on December 19, where they had set ablaze a private bus on December 11, reports The Hindu. Maoists stopped the bus to check whether security personnel were travelling in the vehicl
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15 Maoists detained a Government bus at Telrai in Malkangiri District on December 19, where they had set ablaze a private bus on December 11, reports The Hindu. Maoists stopped the bus to check whether security personnel were travelling in the vehicle. They checked the luggage of passengers for over 20 minutes.
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December - 19 
18-Assam Rifles (AR) on December 19 arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Atong alias Totong, in Phanjang village near Jalukie in Peren District, reports Nagaland Post. 18-AR recover
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18-Assam Rifles (AR) on December 19 arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Atong alias Totong, in Phanjang village near Jalukie in Peren District, reports Nagaland Post. 18-AR recovered an un-licensed 12 bore gun, live ammunition, incriminating documents and extortion notes.
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December - 19 
A group of heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, said to be members of the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), raided the makeshift premises of a road construction company near Nepa village under Tekari Police Stati
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A group of heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, said to be members of the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), raided the makeshift premises of a road construction company near Nepa village under Tekari Police Station area of Gaya District on December 19 midnight, reports The Times of India. The Maoists ordered the construction workers sleeping at the site to move to safer positions and torched the vehicles including dumpers and pay loaders. The Maoists also raised revolutionary slogans and warned the construction company owners against future violation of the 'levy' (protection money) demand made by them. The Police suspected the involvement of Chandan, alleged to be a hardcore Maoist of the area in the torching of the vehicles.
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December - 19 
A gunfight was reported between the cadres of Kuki Revolutionary Army-United (KRA-U) and Kuki National Front-President faction (KNF-P) at Khongjang village of Sapermaina in Senapati District on December 19, reports The Sangai Express. No casualty was
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A gunfight was reported between the cadres of Kuki Revolutionary Army-United (KRA-U) and Kuki National Front-President faction (KNF-P) at Khongjang village of Sapermaina in Senapati District on December 19, reports The Sangai Express. No casualty was reported in the clash.
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December - 19 
A joint operation conducted by Hazaribagh and Bokaro District Police has led to the arrest of three hardcore Naxal-(Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operatives on December 19, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik, who himself is
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A joint operation conducted by Hazaribagh and Bokaro District Police has led to the arrest of three hardcore Naxal-(Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operatives on December 19, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik, who himself is interrogating those arrested men belonging to Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) said they have given valuable information which can prove crucial in the success of operation against the LWEs.
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December - 19 
A section of the Breakaway faction of the ANVC today indicated that it would walk out of the “peace pact”, following what the outfit describes as the “unwarranted arrest” of its cadres, reports The Telegraph on December 20.
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A section of the Breakaway faction of the ANVC today indicated that it would walk out of the “peace pact”, following what the outfit describes as the “unwarranted arrest” of its cadres, reports The Telegraph on December 20.
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December - 19 
After torching two buses within a week in Malkangiri District, the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stopped a public bus plying in the District on December 19 to check whether security personnel were travelling in the vehicle, r
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After torching two buses within a week in Malkangiri District, the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stopped a public bus plying in the District on December 19 to check whether security personnel were travelling in the vehicle, reports The Hindu. Over 15 Maoists detained a government bus at Telrai, where they had torched a private bus on December 11. They checked the luggage of the passengers for over 20 minutes before asking them to get down.
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December - 19 
All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on December 19 strongly protested against the tabling of the land swap agreement with Bangladesh in the Parliament, reports The Assam Tribune. Effigies of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi w
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All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on December 19 strongly protested against the tabling of the land swap agreement with Bangladesh in the Parliament, reports The Assam Tribune. Effigies of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi were burnt near the Gauhati High Court here amidst slogans against the Centre and the State Government.
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December - 19 
AR arrested five militants, three from KNF-P and two of KRA-U, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol with magazine and live rounds, one 7.65 mm pistol with magazine and live ammunition, one .22 Rifle with magazine and live rounds
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AR arrested five militants, three from KNF-P and two of KRA-U, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol with magazine and live rounds, one 7.65 mm pistol with magazine and live ammunition, one .22 Rifle with magazine and live rounds, two Chinese hand grenades, one No.36 hand grenade and one mine. The KNF-P trio was identified as Tarzan (26), Cavandish (26) and Lunpimang Kipgen (18) and KRA-U cadres as ‘Sergent’ Gogou Chongloi (24) and Dehkholal (38).
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December - 19 
Army has stepped up operations against IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, while simultaneously mobilizing its humanitarian services in Udalguri - an insurgency affected district bordering Bhutan, repor
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Army has stepped up operations against IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, while simultaneously mobilizing its humanitarian services in Udalguri - an insurgency affected district bordering Bhutan, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 19 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 19 sought the help of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chairman, Hagrama Mohilary in maintaining law and order in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), which has seen widespread protests against
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 19 sought the help of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chairman, Hagrama Mohilary in maintaining law and order in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), which has seen widespread protests against rise in extortion, abduction and killings of late, reports The Telegraph. Dispur has asked the BTC, which governs BTAD, to mobilise community participation, particularly of non-Bodo communities, in maintaining order. Senior BPF member Chandan Brahma told that the BPF-led BTC is an elected set-up (the first BTC election was held in 2005) and it is taking steps to maintain peace. “It will help a great deal if our proposal for creation of around 40 additional police stations and outposts is cleared soon. BTC is a new set-up. Once we have the infrastructure and manpower, both security and development issues can be tackled more effectively,” he said.
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December - 19 
Formal talks between the Centre and the NSCN-IM have been delayed because of the sudden resignation of the Centre’s interlocutor, R.S. Pandey, reports The Telegraph on December 20. An NSCN-IM insider said the formal meeting between the Centre and the
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Formal talks between the Centre and the NSCN-IM have been delayed because of the sudden resignation of the Centre’s interlocutor, R.S. Pandey, reports The Telegraph on December 20. An NSCN-IM insider said the formal meeting between the Centre and the NSCN-IM, led by ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah, tentatively fixed on December 17, could not be held as R.S. Pandey, who was also a former Chief Secretary of Nagaland, resigned. Pandey has recently joined the BJP to contest the next Lok Sabha elections. The source said R.K. Singh, former Union Home Secretary, is likely to replace Pandey as the Centre’s interlocutor. The NSCN-IM source said the delegation would return to Nagaland until the Centre appoints the Prime Minister’s emissary to the Naga peace process. “There may not be any formal talks as of now because of the resignation of R.S. Pandey,” the source said.
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December - 19 
Former civic Police constable, Dilip Pramanik, an active member of Jungalmahal Unnayan Birodhi Protirodh Committee (Committee against Anti-Jungalmahal Development Forces) that is backed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), was injured on December 19 when
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Former civic Police constable, Dilip Pramanik, an active member of Jungalmahal Unnayan Birodhi Protirodh Committee (Committee against Anti-Jungalmahal Development Forces) that is backed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), was injured on December 19 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres tried to abduct him from Tilai village under Balampur Police Station area in Purulia District, reports The Times of India. He was rescued by fellow villagers who chased the Maoists while they were taking him away. Dilip was found tied to a tree near the Kherua-Tilai Road.
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Hyyniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 12–hour shutdown on December 23 (6 am to 6 pm) to pressurize the State Government to release all the arrested activists during the Inner Line permit (ILP) unrest, reports The Sentinel. Termi
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Hyyniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 12–hour shutdown on December 23 (6 am to 6 pm) to pressurize the State Government to release all the arrested activists during the Inner Line permit (ILP) unrest, reports The Sentinel. Terming the arrested activists as political prisoners, HNLC Publicity ‘Secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw in a release issued on December 19 evening said, “This was a collective decision of the Central command to put pressure on the State Government to ‘immediately and unconditionally release the arrested political prisoners and detainees”.
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December - 19 
Indian Army on December 19 fired in Gulmarg Sector of Baramula District after they noticed suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Army observed movement of few suspects inside Indian Territory i
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Indian Army on December 19 fired in Gulmarg Sector of Baramula District after they noticed suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Army observed movement of few suspects inside Indian Territory in Sultanpore Kandi area behind Budapathri near the LoC during an ambush that was laid by Army to counter-infiltration.
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December - 19 
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on December 19 warned mainstream political workers and sarpanches of dire consequences if they fail to resign within a week, reports The Times of India. "Whether affiliated with National Conference, PDP, Congress or BJP or plann
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on December 19 warned mainstream political workers and sarpanches of dire consequences if they fail to resign within a week, reports The Times of India. "Whether affiliated with National Conference, PDP, Congress or BJP or planning to vote in their favour (during the forthcoming elections), they should immediately snap their ties with them," LeT said in posters pasted at Gawkadal and adjoining areas in the heart of the Srinagar city. The hand-written posters in Urdu, carrying the stamp of District Commander, Srinagar, Nawab Gaznavi and another name, Yaseen Kashmiri, asked sarpanches and political workers to tender their resignations within one week through newspapers or mosques or prepare for serious consequences.
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December - 19 
NDFB-IKS questioned if the State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi can speak on the creation of independent Bodoland on the floor of Assembly if he is really concerned for the issue of NDFB, reports The Sentinel. In a press statement, the ‘Speaker’ of the N
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NDFB-IKS questioned if the State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi can speak on the creation of independent Bodoland on the floor of Assembly if he is really concerned for the issue of NDFB, reports The Sentinel. In a press statement, the ‘Speaker’ of the NDFB-IKS, BR Ferengga said the political speech of the Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi about peace talk with the NDFB is just showing ‘crocodile’s tear’ in front of the Assembly members. The NDFB is also representative of the Bodo Nation. “We are also ready to talk for political solution because we are not against peace. Also, we don’t want our nation to vanish in the name of peace talk by surrendering our principles and ideology to the enemy”. He questioned whether the CM of Assam is able to talk for the independent of the Bodo Nation and if he could take the agenda in the Assembly of independent Bodoland and resolve the matter.
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December - 19 
NSCN-IM rebutted the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s statement that the outfit has compromised integration and sovereignty, reports The Telegraph. Joint secretary in the MHA Shambhu Singh said the outfit had dropped the demand of integration a
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NSCN-IM rebutted the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s statement that the outfit has compromised integration and sovereignty, reports The Telegraph. Joint secretary in the MHA Shambhu Singh said the outfit had dropped the demand of integration and sovereignty and that the ongoing peace process has not gone as expected. The outfit, however, had rubbished Singh’s statement and claimed that the peace process was heading in the right direction. The outfit said after consultation with various constitutional experts from different parts of the world, keeping in mind the global political and economic scenarios, understanding and appreciating the difficulties of India, and also keeping in mind the historical and political rights of the Nagas, a workable draft proposal was formulated and submitted to the Centre. At present, the outfit said it is awaiting the reply from the Centre. “We have come this far in our struggle for self-determination and I believe we are close but the battle is not yet won and we still have miles to go. Our movement has always been a people-based one and it will continue to be so,” Swu said in his Christmas greetings to the people
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December - 19 
Pakistani troops on December 19 resorted to ceasefire violation along the International Border (IB) at Manayari post in Hira Nagar Sector of Samba District injuring a Border Security Force (BSF) officer, identified as Sub-inspector Jitender Singh, re
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Pakistani troops on December 19 resorted to ceasefire violation along the International Border (IB) at Manayari post in Hira Nagar Sector of Samba District injuring a Border Security Force (BSF) officer, identified as Sub-inspector Jitender Singh, reports Deccan Herald.
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December - 19 
Police have picked up one person, identified as Arunabh Chetia of number 2 Dhamangaon in Tingkhong block in Dibrugarh District, for his alleged involvement with Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), reports The Telegraph.
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Police have picked up one person, identified as Arunabh Chetia of number 2 Dhamangaon in Tingkhong block in Dibrugarh District, for his alleged involvement with Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), reports The Telegraph.
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December - 19 
President Pranab Mukherjee while delivering the annual endowment lecture of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in New Delhi on December 19 termed the violent Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) movement as a "serious threat" to the country's peace and security
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President Pranab Mukherjee while delivering the annual endowment lecture of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in New Delhi on December 19 termed the violent Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) movement as a "serious threat" to the country's peace and security and called upon Security Forces (SFs) to effectively counter this challenge, reports The Economic Times. He said "The challenges to our security can come from many sources. We have to fight against terrorism that receives support from outside our country. Both state and non-state actors inimical to the nation are continuously engaged to destabilise India. The Left Wing Extremism is also another serious threat to social peace and harmony".
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December - 19 
Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, former Governor of Meghalaya has expressed utter astonishment on bandh culture in the region in general and BTAD area in particular. In an interview with the media persons at his Gossaigaon residence on December 19, RS Moos
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Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, former Governor of Meghalaya has expressed utter astonishment on bandh culture in the region in general and BTAD area in particular. In an interview with the media persons at his Gossaigaon residence on December 19, RS Mooshahary has made an appeal to all section of people as well all organizations not to call any bandh in the Northeast especially in Assam which has adversely affected the public lives and the economy of the nation, he said. Terming the state of Assam, BTAD in particular as the land of highest bandh in India, Mooshahary said that frequent bandh call given by different organizations have disrupted the development of the area. It has also hurt the educational environment of the State, he added.
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December - 19 
Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘deputy platoon commander’ and four couples, surrendered before Gadchiroli Police on December 19, reports The Indian Express. The surrender was formalised at a programme presided ov
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Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘deputy platoon commander’ and four couples, surrendered before Gadchiroli Police on December 19, reports The Indian Express. The surrender was formalised at a programme presided over by the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Ahmed Javed. "They generally spoke about disillusionment with the Naxal movement, the poor quality of life in the jungles and the couples not being allowed to mix or marry," said Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez Haq. Aged between 19 and 32 years, they had spent between two to eight years in the movement as Dalam (armed squad) members.
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December - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 19 arrested one Bangladeshi national, Shabuj Mallik while he was trying to illegally sneak past the border with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,50,000 in 24 Paraganas North District, reports In
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 19 arrested one Bangladeshi national, Shabuj Mallik while he was trying to illegally sneak past the border with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,50,000 in 24 Paraganas North District, reports India Blooms. He was in the process to carry the consignment from Bangladesh to India side.
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December - 19 
The Centre has confirmed reports that the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to establish organisational bases in the North-east to forge relations with other insurgent groups to meet its military requirements, reports The
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The Centre has confirmed reports that the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to establish organisational bases in the North-east to forge relations with other insurgent groups to meet its military requirements, reports The Assam Tribune. The CPI-Maoists has developed close ties with the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and the People Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur. Both the outfits have agreed upon mutual cooperation in the areas of training, funding and supply of arms and ammunition, revealed Minister of State for Home Affairs M Ramachandran in reply to a question by Kabindra Purkayastha. The Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC) of the CPI-Maoist is currently operating in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and has been involved in incidents of looting of weapons and extortions from local villagers, Ramachandran said. The UALC has also been engaged in recruitment and training of cadres for outfits in Assam. These cadres have been utilised in extensive propaganda against mega dams in Assam. In this backdrop, the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border has emerged as other theatre of Maoists activities. The outfit is also establishing separate channels in the North-east, particularly in Nagaland for procurement of ammunition, the Minister revealed.
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December - 19 
The investigation into an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) plot to attack Hindu elements that led to the framing of charges against 12 Muslim youths from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra has reached a dead end as eight more wanted persons, incl
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The investigation into an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) plot to attack Hindu elements that led to the framing of charges against 12 Muslim youths from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra has reached a dead end as eight more wanted persons, including several with links to an older generation of terrorist incidents in India, are based abroad, Indian Express reported on December 20. The authorities have issued Interpol Red Corner Notices for the arrest of the eight. An Interpol notice is also likely to be issued against a ninth missing person, identified only as Motu Doctor, when the National Investigating Agency (NIA) identifies him in the course of a supplementary chargesheet to be filed in a couple of months. Among the eight persons wanted in the Bangalore case is a man referred to by some of the accused as Professor who has been identified in the NIA chargesheet as Farhatullah Ghori, also an accused in the 2003 attack on the Akshardham Temple. Sources said he was in Pakistan and was a key link to extremist outfits there. Another wanted person is Mohammed Bhai alias Abdul Bari alias Abu Hamza, who is the main accused in a blast outside the Dilsukhnagar Sai Baba temple in Hyderabad in 2002 that killed two. He is in Saudi Arabia and is linked to the creation of the Muslim Defence Force in Tamil Nadu, a precursor to the emergence of the Al Ummah. Bari's brother Furkhan Bhai, Osman bin Siddiqui alias Abu Hanzala, an alleged financier of LeT networks in India, and Asad Khan alias Abu Sufiyan, who has a terrorist case record in Hyderabad, are the other wanted persons. They are from an older generation of alleged terrorists. The three others against whom Red Corner Notices have been issued are Abdul Majed, the youngest brother of Abdul Shahed, an LeT linked terrorist killed in Karachi in 2007, Usmane Ghane, a doctor and Mohammed Shahed Faisal, an engineer. Sources said dentist Imran Ahmed, who was arrested recently in the conspiracy case following his return from Saudi Arabia, had confirmed that the persons against whom Interpol notices have been issued were part of a group that frequently met in Saudi to discuss developments in India with regard to Muslims, among other issues. Earlier, Mohammed Akram, who is considered a key figure in the alleged LeT plot, had told investigators that the conspiracy was hatched in the course of meetings held with the Gulf-based individuals. Sources said further progress in the case would depend on the availability of the Gulf and Pakistan based men.
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December - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that the13 pro-ILP pressure groups have decided to ‘temporarily postpone’ their agitation till the beginning of next year. “We have taken this decision in view of the festival season. We would not want to disturb and create
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The Shillong Times reports that the13 pro-ILP pressure groups have decided to ‘temporarily postpone’ their agitation till the beginning of next year. “We have taken this decision in view of the festival season. We would not want to disturb and create any law and order problems since we understand that many of the people are eagerly waiting to celebrate Christmas and New Year,” Khasi Students Union (KSU) general secretary Auguster Jyrwa said in a statement on December 16.
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December - 19 
The three terror incidents of Patna, Bangalore and Bodh Gaya of 2013 have been solved, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde on December 19 said, reports The Times of India. "The government has ensured that there was no repeat of 26/11
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The three terror incidents of Patna, Bangalore and Bodh Gaya of 2013 have been solved, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde on December 19 said, reports The Times of India. "The government has ensured that there was no repeat of 26/11 (2008 Mumbai terror siege) type of attack. Year 2013 witnessed four bomb blast cases. Hyderabad, Bangalore, Bodh Gaya and Patna suffered from terrorist incidence. I am happy to tell that Bangalore, Bodh Gaya and Patna blast cases have been solved," he said. "I assure the people of this great nation that the resolve of Government of India to provide safety and security to all cannot be challenged. Hanging of Afzal Guru, Ajmal Kasab and arrest of Yasin Bhatkal, Tunda, Haddi and solving blasts cases in no time, proves this resolve. Government will deal with iron fist when it comes to terrorism," he said. Shinde, was speaking on the occasion of the foundation laying ceremony of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) data centre in New Delhi. Shinde said effective apparatuses like NATGRID are essential as these give timely and actionable information to intelligence and security agencies in their attempt to thwart nefarious designs. The NATGRID data centre and other administrative infrastructure which will be completed in the next 30 months, inside a CRPF campus in south Delhi, will cost INR 2.34 billion. It will have some of the most modern ergonomics and will be armed with sophisticated gadgetry.
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December - 19 
A court Police Constable, identified as Mohammad Siddique, was shot dead in Banaras Colony within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station in SITE Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 19, reports Daily Times.
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A court Police Constable, identified as Mohammad Siddique, was shot dead in Banaras Colony within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station in SITE Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 19, reports Daily Times.
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December - 19 
A man was killed and 21 others, including eight children, were injured when a bomb exploded outside an ice cream shop at Meetha Chowk in Pushtunabad area of Quetta on December 19, reported Daily Times.
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A man was killed and 21 others, including eight children, were injured when a bomb exploded outside an ice cream shop at Meetha Chowk in Pushtunabad area of Quetta on December 19, reported Daily Times.
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December - 19 
A medical dental technician, identified as Zahirudin, was shot dead at his workshop in the remits of Azizabad Police Station on December 19, reported Daily Times.
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A medical dental technician, identified as Zahirudin, was shot dead at his workshop in the remits of Azizabad Police Station on December 19, reported Daily Times.
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December - 19 
At least three people were injured in a hand grenade attack outside a mosque in Peerano Kali area on Kohat Road in Peshawar on December 19, reported The News.
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At least three people were injured in a hand grenade attack outside a mosque in Peerano Kali area on Kohat Road in Peshawar on December 19, reported The News.
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December - 19 
CID arrested two more suspects, Shadab Ahmed Khan and Adnan. Police said the arrested were involved in target killing of four people and were also involved in extortion, and also had an affiliation with a political party.
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CID arrested two more suspects, Shadab Ahmed Khan and Adnan. Police said the arrested were involved in target killing of four people and were also involved in extortion, and also had an affiliation with a political party.
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December - 19 
CID caught two suspects associated with a political party. One of the arrested was identified as Kamran alias Kammo, and had allegedly killed at least six people.
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CID caught two suspects associated with a political party. One of the arrested was identified as Kamran alias Kammo, and had allegedly killed at least six people.
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December - 19 
CID claimed to have arrested an alleged Lyari gangster, identified as Omair alias Mali, who was affiliated with Wasiullah Lakho group during a raid conducted in Singholane in Lyari Town. Mali is allegedly involved in extortion and the killing of six
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CID claimed to have arrested an alleged Lyari gangster, identified as Omair alias Mali, who was affiliated with Wasiullah Lakho group during a raid conducted in Singholane in Lyari Town. Mali is allegedly involved in extortion and the killing of six persons including Frontier Corps personnel.
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December - 19 
In its official reaction, Pakistan immediately took credit for the unanimous resolution against drone strikes. “Pakistan successfully coordinated with like-minded states to include references to the use of drones in the resolution,” said a statement
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In its official reaction, Pakistan immediately took credit for the unanimous resolution against drone strikes. “Pakistan successfully coordinated with like-minded states to include references to the use of drones in the resolution,” said a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry. The statement reiterated Pakistan’s stance that drone strikes have “serious human rights and humanitarian implications”. The issue will also be taken up by the UN Human Rights Council in its March 2014 session, it added.
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December - 19 
Law enforcers on December 19 claimed to have arrested 124 criminals during the continuing targeted operation from different areas of Karachi on December 19, reported Daily Times. Counter terrorism Wing of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arre
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Law enforcers on December 19 claimed to have arrested 124 criminals during the continuing targeted operation from different areas of Karachi on December 19, reported Daily Times. Counter terrorism Wing of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants, identified as Mohammad Asif alias Abdullah and Shahadat Hussain, during a raid in Khuda Ki Basti in Surjani Town.
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December - 19 
Pakistan on December 19 appointed diplomat Abdul Basit as its new High Commissioner to India, reports The Times of India. Basit (55) was earlier tipped to take over as Foreign Secretary but the Government recently made several changes in proposed ap
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Pakistan on December 19 appointed diplomat Abdul Basit as its new High Commissioner to India, reports The Times of India. Basit (55) was earlier tipped to take over as Foreign Secretary but the Government recently made several changes in proposed appointments. The Government initially zeroed in on Syed Ibn-e-Abbas as the new envoy to New Delhi but changed its mind as officials felt he was too junior for the crucial posting. Basit will take over in New Delhi from former Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir at a time when Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is pushing for better ties with India. Basit earlier served as a Director General during 2008-09 and as Additional Secretary (Europe) during 2009-12. His last posting was as the envoy to Germany.
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December - 19 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has been threatened by militants after criticising attacks on polio vaccination teams, his party said on December 19, reports The Express Tribune. Imran on December 18, 2013 had declared polio work
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has been threatened by militants after criticising attacks on polio vaccination teams, his party said on December 19, reports The Express Tribune. Imran on December 18, 2013 had declared polio workers as soldiers of Islam and said those attacking them were not doing any justice to humanity, Islam or Pakistanis. “Mr Khan received a threat from Ansarul Mujahideen over his remarks over anti-polio campaign,” Shireen Mazari, a senior member of PTI said.
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December - 19 
The dead body of a doctor, identified as Sabir Saghir Baigh, was found from bushes in New Karachi within the precincts of Bilal Colony Police Station in New Karachi Ton on December 19, reports Daily Times. Police said that doctor was abducted four d
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The dead body of a doctor, identified as Sabir Saghir Baigh, was found from bushes in New Karachi within the precincts of Bilal Colony Police Station in New Karachi Ton on December 19, reports Daily Times. Police said that doctor was abducted four days ago when he was on his way home from his clinic. Later, the family received a ransom call and PKR 0.3 million were paid to the kidnappers, however, they increased the demand and asked for an additional PKR 0.7 million. The family was busy collecting the money when the Police found his dead body.
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December - 19 
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA) on December 19 adopted a unanimous resolution against the use of armed drones in foreign territories in what Pakistan claimed to be a ‘moral victory’ for the country, reports The Express Tribune. The 193
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The United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA) on December 19 adopted a unanimous resolution against the use of armed drones in foreign territories in what Pakistan claimed to be a ‘moral victory’ for the country, reports The Express Tribune. The 193 member body urged the United States (US) to comply with international laws for its use of unmanned aerial vehicles for taking out ‘high value targets’ in countries. This was the first time that the issue of drones was raised in a UN resolution. The reference to the controversial drone programme was contained in a 28-page UNGA resolution titled ‘Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism.’ The resolution urged member states to ensure that any measure taken or means employed to counter terrorism, including the use of drones, comply with their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, Human Rights law and International Humanitarian Law, in particular the principles of distinction and proportionality.
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December - 19 
Troops on December 19 mounted helicopter and mortar attacks on militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), where officials said that at least 33 militants and three civilians have been killed, reports Daily Tim
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Troops on December 19 mounted helicopter and mortar attacks on militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), where officials said that at least 33 militants and three civilians have been killed, reports Daily Times. A senior military official said 23 militants were killed overnight in fighting with Security Forces in North Waziristan Agency. Later, 10 more militants – most of them Uzbeks – were killed in a fresh search operation in Mir Ali town, the military said. Security forces launched the operation following an intelligence tip-off that terrorists were busy preparing vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the military said in a statement. Clashes erupted after the militants attacked a convoy of security forces which was returning after rescuing soldiers wounded in December 18, 2013 bombing, the military official said on condition of anonymity.
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December - 19 
Troops on December 19 mounted helicopter and mortar attacks on militants in the tribal areas, where officials said 33 insurgents and three civilians have been killed, reports The Daily Times. The violence in North Waziristan Agency came a day after a
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Troops on December 19 mounted helicopter and mortar attacks on militants in the tribal areas, where officials said 33 insurgents and three civilians have been killed, reports The Daily Times. The violence in North Waziristan Agency came a day after a suicide bombing at a military checkpoint killed five soldiers and wounded 34 others. Ansarul Mujahideen, a little-known militant group linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for Wednesday’s suicide attack. A senior military official said 23 militants were killed overnight in fighting with security forces in North Waziristan.
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December - 19 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal talking to journalists at his home in Rautahat Dsitrict on December 19 said that Nepali Congress (NC), being largest party in the election, is obliged to fo
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal talking to journalists at his home in Rautahat Dsitrict on December 19 said that Nepali Congress (NC), being largest party in the election, is obliged to form the new Government and his party is even ready to stay in opposition if an agreement with NC could not be forged, reports The Himalayan Times. He made it clear that his party’s top priority was drafting a new constitution rather the Government. “People have chosen NC as the largest party, thereby, the consensus government formation incorporating all parties is their sole responsibility,” leader Nepal said.
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December - 19 
Just a month after the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) polls, the Carter Center on December 19 published a report of its observation of Nepal’s vote counting process stating that the procedural inconsistencies did not affect the integrity of th
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Just a month after the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) polls, the Carter Center on December 19 published a report of its observation of Nepal’s vote counting process stating that the procedural inconsistencies did not affect the integrity of the counting or the confidence of stakeholders present, reports Nepal News. "Party agents from multiple parties were present throughout the entire counting process. The all-party meetings convened prior to the start of the count proved to be a useful opportunity for election officials to clarify the counting procedures," the Carter Center said in a press statement. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai led the Carter Center’s short-term mission of 66 observers from 31 countries.
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December - 19 
An activist of Jubo League, the youth wing of Awami Laegue (AL), lost his battle for life at a hospital in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on December 19, nine days after he was critically injured in a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student win
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An activist of Jubo League, the youth wing of Awami Laegue (AL), lost his battle for life at a hospital in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on December 19, nine days after he was critically injured in a Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres attack in the District’s Satkania sub-District, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Abdul Jabbar (25) was a member of the sub-District’s Janar Keuchia union unit Jubo League.
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December - 19 
JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men allegedly attacked AL activists, who gathered for an election campaign, in Lalmonirhat District on December 19 injuring 30 people. The attackers also set fire to the stage and 40 motorcycles of the campaigners. Local AL org
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JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men allegedly attacked AL activists, who gathered for an election campaign, in Lalmonirhat District on December 19 injuring 30 people. The attackers also set fire to the stage and 40 motorcycles of the campaigners. Local AL organised a programme at the high school as part of the campaign for former State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Motahar Hossain. But minutes before his arrival, a group of 200 JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men carrying sharp weapons swooped on the crowd at the venue.
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December - 19 
Joint Forces arrested 22 activists of the BNP-led opposition alliance on December 19 for their alleged involvement with recent sabotage and criminal acts in Patgram sub-District of Lalmonirhat District, reports The Daily Star. Of the arrestees, seven
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Joint Forces arrested 22 activists of the BNP-led opposition alliance on December 19 for their alleged involvement with recent sabotage and criminal acts in Patgram sub-District of Lalmonirhat District, reports The Daily Star. Of the arrestees, seven belong to Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) while 10 to its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), and the rest five to the main opposition BNP.
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December - 19 
Joint forces of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police in a drive arrested 40 JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men at Rajanagar village in Meherpur District on December 19, reports The Daily Star. Police said they fired 200 roun
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Joint forces of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police in a drive arrested 40 JeI-ICS cadres and BNP men at Rajanagar village in Meherpur District on December 19, reports The Daily Star. Police said they fired 200 rounds of bullet as JeI-ICS cadres hurled brick chips and exploded crude bombs at the law enforcers during the drive.
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Police on December 19 arrested three persons on charge of arson attack on the village home of Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, a senior judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, at Tilokpur village in Moulvibazar District on December 11, rep
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Police on December 19 arrested three persons on charge of arson attack on the village home of Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, a senior judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, at Tilokpur village in Moulvibazar District on December 11, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are ICS cadres Masud Miah (22) and Sohel Ahmed (23), and Salik Miah (22), an activist Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP.
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December - 19 
Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina on December 19 said that the leader of the opposition in the Parliament, Khaleda Zia, had missed the 10th parliamentary elections but hinted at mid-term polls for the 11th parliament if any understanding could be reached
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Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina on December 19 said that the leader of the opposition in the Parliament, Khaleda Zia, had missed the 10th parliamentary elections but hinted at mid-term polls for the 11th parliament if any understanding could be reached through current negotiations with the BNP, reports New Age. ‘We will hold elections again by dissolving the parliament if a consensus could be reached… But Khaleda Zia must stop enforcing general strikes, blockades and killing people,’ she said at a meeting of her party’s election steering committee at Gonobhaban in Dhaka city.
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December - 19 
Six persons were injured on December 19 as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition men clashed with law enforcers, exploded crude bombs and carried out arson and vandalism, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, four pedestrians were injure
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Six persons were injured on December 19 as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition men clashed with law enforcers, exploded crude bombs and carried out arson and vandalism, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, four pedestrians were injured in crude bomb explosions. The four injured received treatment at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. In Satkhira District, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sadar Police Station sustained injuries when JeI-ICS cadres exploded handmade bombs and petrol bombs in a clash with the Police. The clash erupted as the cadres attacked the law enforcers when they were trying to remove logs from Alipur-Raichpur road. The Police arrested five JeI-ICS cadres from the spot.
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December - 20 
A Delhi court on December 20 fixed January 3, 2014 for hearing the arguments on the bail plea of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda, reports The Times of India. Tunda, who is in judicial custody in connection with various terror att
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A Delhi court on December 20 fixed January 3, 2014 for hearing the arguments on the bail plea of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda, reports The Times of India. Tunda, who is in judicial custody in connection with various terror attack cases, had on December 17, 2013 filed a bail plea in connection with the 1997 Sadar Bazar (Delhi) blasts case. He was chargesheeted for offences under sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon), 307 (attempt to murder) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the police had claimed he was part of the conspiracy which led to two bomb blasts, one in Sadar Bazar and other in Qutab Road in Delhi, on October 1, 1997 in which several people were injured.
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December - 20 
A group of miscreants attacked a pastor and a Naga youth in Chokihola locality of Karbi Anglong District on December 20, reports Nagaland Post. According to information received, the youth has been seriously injured while the pastor was out of danger
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A group of miscreants attacked a pastor and a Naga youth in Chokihola locality of Karbi Anglong District on December 20, reports Nagaland Post. According to information received, the youth has been seriously injured while the pastor was out of danger.
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December - 20 
A powerful bomb, suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at a house in Senapati town in Senapati District on December 20, reports Nagaland Post. Report of any casualty could not be ascertained till this report was filed. Police
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A powerful bomb, suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at a house in Senapati town in Senapati District on December 20, reports Nagaland Post. Report of any casualty could not be ascertained till this report was filed. Police suspected that the damaged house was reportedly used by Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) officials in carrying out their activities in Senapati town and its surrounding areas.
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December - 20 
A statement issued by Rangdo R. Marak, the outfit’s ‘joint secretary’, said the ANVC-B had a meeting recently to discuss the “unwarranted arrest” of its cadres by police while they were visiting their families. “ANVC-B leaders Akimbri, Doang, Ajaju,
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A statement issued by Rangdo R. Marak, the outfit’s ‘joint secretary’, said the ANVC-B had a meeting recently to discuss the “unwarranted arrest” of its cadres by police while they were visiting their families. “ANVC-B leaders Akimbri, Doang, Ajaju, Nado and others met to discuss and inquire why the government was applying a faulty policy on the outfit’s cadres when they are moving without any ill intention and not carrying weapons,” Marak said. He said the group felt that there was “a plan by our leaders to make us desperate and push us back to the jungle”.“If the government wants to hunt us, then why did the chief minister invite us for the peace pact, which was signed by our chairman on January 5? The chairman is close to chief minister Mukul Sangma and his silence on these issues is a sign of submissive weakness,” Marak added. He also said the ANVC-B would write and seek a response from the government before January 5, 2014, as to who authorised the hunt, and why unwarranted arrests were taking place, and other issues concerning the organisation. “Failing which, we will decide whether or not to follow the agreement signed by our chairman,” Marak added. The ANVC-B, which is led by Rimpu Marak, had participated in the tripartite dialogue between the ANVC, State Government and the Centre, which was held here on January 5, 2013. In that meeting, the agreed text for settlement with the ANVC and its breakaway faction was finalised, and the same had received the state government’s nod. However, the Centre was yet to approve it.
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December - 20 
A team of Thoubal District Police commandos posted at Pallel recovered two timer IED bombs checking a Maruti van coming from Moreh on December 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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A team of Thoubal District Police commandos posted at Pallel recovered two timer IED bombs checking a Maruti van coming from Moreh on December 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 20 
ANVC ‘Chairman’ Susime Marak on December 20 expressed his disappointment over the delay of the final settlement between the Centre, State and the outfit during the observation of the outfits’ 19th Raising Day at Ballonggre near Tura, reports The Shil
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ANVC ‘Chairman’ Susime Marak on December 20 expressed his disappointment over the delay of the final settlement between the Centre, State and the outfit during the observation of the outfits’ 19th Raising Day at Ballonggre near Tura, reports The Shillong Times. Expressing concern and disappointment Marak stated that though the centre, state and the ANVC had signed the agreement early this January the final settlement was yet to happen. He however stated that the steps taken by both the state and the centre governments were appreciated and hoped that the final settlement would come soon.
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December - 20 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal told investigators that cartridges manufactured at arms factory of Mir Vihar, Nangloi (Delhi, West District) were sold to various anti-social elements to fund IM's own operations, The Time
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal told investigators that cartridges manufactured at arms factory of Mir Vihar, Nangloi (Delhi, West District) were sold to various anti-social elements to fund IM's own operations, The Times of India reported on December 21. It was Yasin's idea to have a cartridge manufacturing unit for IM to be self-sustaining. His other colleagues, including Riyaz Bhatkal, approved of the plan in late 2010. Yasin's father-in-law, Irshad Khan, arranged for space to set up the factory and also supplied iron and brass. "The manufacturing cost of one bullet was estimated to be about Rs 3 and the same could be sold in the grey market for Rs 200," Yasin told Police. Once they started making their own cartridges in mid-2011, these were test fired near Yamuna opposite Shaheen Bagh (Delhi). In addition, on December 20, Yasin Bhatkal was remanded in Police custody till January 3, 2014 by a local court after the Delhi Police said it wanted to take him to Karnataka to unravel the conspiracy behind the September 13, 2008 serial blasts of Delhi, reports Economic Times. Meanwhile, Bhatkal's close aide Asadullah Akhtar was also produced before Additional Sessions Judge Daya Prakash and the special cell sought his custody in an another case related to the September 13, 2008 terror attacks. The Police told the court that both the accused were required to be interrogated to know about the whereabouts of some of the absconding members of the banned terror outfit. Five cases were lodged in connection with the September 13, 2008 serial blasts at Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh, Barakhamba Road in Connaught Place, M-Block Market in Greater Kailash and recovery of a bomb near India Gate. 13 suspected IM operatives are presently facing trial in the 2008 serial blasts cases.
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December - 20 
Kannur range (Kerala) Inspector General of Police (IG) Suresh Raj Purohit will oversee the anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the State, reports The Times of India on December 21.
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Kannur range (Kerala) Inspector General of Police (IG) Suresh Raj Purohit will oversee the anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the State, reports The Times of India on December 21.
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December - 20 
Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack of December 20 at the residence of NSCN-IM ‘town commander’ Newmai Liangmei at Bulen Colony in Senapati district, reports The Sangai Express on December 21.A press rele
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Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack of December 20 at the residence of NSCN-IM ‘town commander’ Newmai Liangmei at Bulen Colony in Senapati district, reports The Sangai Express on December 21.A press release issued by the outfit’s assistant publicity secretary Thomas Numai charged NSCN-IM of consistently projecting UG groups struggling for Nagas as anti-Naga. It further accused NSCN-IM of killing many innocent people in Senapati district this year including James Mao Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) and Kenedy Paomei of Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN).
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December - 20 
Miscreants planted an IED at the gate of one Mayengbam Kanto (55) of Wabagai Awang Leikai on December 20, reports The Sangai Express. After Kanto found the explosive while cleaning the area at around 11.30 am, Police bomb experts disposed off the bom
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Miscreants planted an IED at the gate of one Mayengbam Kanto (55) of Wabagai Awang Leikai on December 20, reports The Sangai Express. After Kanto found the explosive while cleaning the area at around 11.30 am, Police bomb experts disposed off the bomb at a secluded place safely.
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December - 20 
Pakistani troops on December 20 resorted to ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) at Gigriyal post in Akhnoor Sector of Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire violation came ahead of a crucial meeting of the Directors Ge
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Pakistani troops on December 20 resorted to ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) at Gigriyal post in Akhnoor Sector of Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire violation came ahead of a crucial meeting of the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the India and Pakistan aimed at easing tensions along the ceasefire line, which was scheduled to be held on December 24.Indian Army retaliated strongly. However, no casualties or damage was reported on Indian side during the firing.
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December - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants, including its ‘revenue secretary’ from Lohit District on December 20, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres include the ‘revenue secretary
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants, including its ‘revenue secretary’ from Lohit District on December 20, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres include the ‘revenue secretary’ of Lohit district, Hongloan Lowakhao, along with four of his accomplices, Biswanath Pait, Chow Pintina Choupoo, Chow Sultana Munglang and Faki Wangsa. SFs recovered one .9mm pistol, two magazines, 29 live rounds, pen drives, mobile phones and incriminating documents, including 264 extortion notes and the seal of the organisation.
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December - 20 
State Government has instructed all parties under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact not to use their letterheads without valid reasons and also confine all their cadres in their respective designated camps, reports The Sangai Express. A meeting of t
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State Government has instructed all parties under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact not to use their letterheads without valid reasons and also confine all their cadres in their respective designated camps, reports The Sangai Express. A meeting of the Joint Monitoring Group was held this morning at the banquet hall of 1st Battalion MR with Principal Secretary (Home), Dr Suresh J Babu in the chair. The meeting which was attended by Kuki armed groups as well as other armed groups under SoO pact deliberated on violation of SoO ground rules and problems encountered by the groups.
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December - 20 
Tea gardens and some villages in Assam, near the State’s border with Nagaland, have received demand notes from an underground outfit asking them to pay taxes to the “Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim” (GPRN), reports The Telegraph. A senior
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Tea gardens and some villages in Assam, near the State’s border with Nagaland, have received demand notes from an underground outfit asking them to pay taxes to the “Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim” (GPRN), reports The Telegraph. A senior planter said while one or two of the gardens had dared to report the matter, others were scared and most likely unofficially paying at least a part of the amount demanded to the outfits. “This is a new phenomenon. Earlier, many of us have received extortion notes from one outfit or the other, but we have never had to pay taxes to an outfit which purports to represent the Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim.” The extortion notice, signed by one, I. Yanger Pongen, “under secretary’, ‘secretary’ In-Charge MCA” (in-charge of Ministry of Chaplee Affairs), Mkg (Mokokchung) District reads: “As per the directive of the deputy kilonser, ministry of chaplee affairs, you are hereby informed to submit a sum of * towards the annual tax for the year on 2013-2014 on * to the undersigned without fail”.
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December - 20 
The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) on December 20 said that Panchayat members (local body members) of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) would not give in to the threats of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants whatever the consequences, repor
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The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) on December 20 said that Panchayat members (local body members) of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) would not give in to the threats of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants whatever the consequences, reports PTI News. "We categorically refuse to succumb before any pressure or dictate of militants whatever the consequences will be," AJKPC chairman Shafiq Mir said.
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Unidentified militants abducted two construction workers, identified as Sanasam Kala (41) and Angom Doren alias Ingen (35), from Tuichemphai on December 10, reports The Sangai Express. The duo was engaged in the construction work of a culvert at Tuic
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Unidentified militants abducted two construction workers, identified as Sanasam Kala (41) and Angom Doren alias Ingen (35), from Tuichemphai on December 10, reports The Sangai Express. The duo was engaged in the construction work of a culvert at Tuichemphai between Sapermeina and Ikou in Senapati district. .
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December - 20 
Union Minister for Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on December 20 said "anti-national" elements were taking advantage of "friendly borders" and advised the border security forces to be extra vigilant on these fronts, according to Indian Express. He s
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Union Minister for Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on December 20 said "anti-national" elements were taking advantage of "friendly borders" and advised the border security forces to be extra vigilant on these fronts, according to Indian Express. He said the task of guarding open and friendly borders with countries like Nepal and Bhutan was a "big challenge" and that security forces should ensure "total curb" on illegal activities along frontier areas. It was along the Nepal border that Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda, who had been on wanted lists for over a decade, were arrested in 2013. "We have open borders with some countries as we have very old friendly relations with them. People can move across in these areas without any problem but we have seen anti-national elements take advantage of this... security forces should render their duties with utmost sincerity in these areas (and) should ensure a total curb on such activities," he said.
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December - 20 
V.K. area Gaon Bura (GB) s’ [village headman] association has appreciated the “goodwill gesture” of Khaplang Faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) which safely released four members of Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) namely Atoyi, ‘Leacey’ Aqheho, ‘Leacey’
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V.K. area Gaon Bura (GB) s’ [village headman] association has appreciated the “goodwill gesture” of Khaplang Faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) which safely released four members of Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) namely Atoyi, ‘Leacey’ Aqheho, ‘Leacey’ Nitoshe, Khapu and Khekiho, Raju Peyu, who were picked up by the NSCN-K cadres based in Suruhoto camp from VK area on the night of December 4, reports Nagaland Post on December 21
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December - 20 
The seat left empty by the murder of the Peoples Amn Committee (PAC) leader, Zafar Baloch, will not be vacant for long as the ‘elders’, fearing that the group might meet the same fate as its late leade
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The seat left empty by the murder of the Peoples Amn Committee (PAC) leader, Zafar Baloch, will not be vacant for long as the ‘elders’, fearing that the group might meet the same fate as its late leader, have announced that Rauf Baloch will take over the rein, reported The Express Tribune on December 20 (today). Known as the political face of PAC, Zafar was shot dead in September 2013 in Lyari Town by unidentified assailants. Like Zafar, Rauf has also been a political activist since his youth. But although he has been throned, it has yet to be decided in what capacity he can exercise his powers. The elders and other party members are aware that Rauf has a dominant personality and while Zafar always stood by Uzair, Rauf is believed to be someone who would think for himself rather than following orders. Other names which were considered to replace Zafar included Habib Jan, Malik Fayyaz, Shahjahan Baloch, Mama Younus Baloch and Shahid Rehman. But the two leading contenders, Habib Jan and Shahjahan, were not a viable choice as the former is abroad and the latter is in jail. “There is a need to replace the empty post with a strong personality which is why Rauf has been chosen but we are still trying to decide what powers to give him,” a source privy to the matter said. While rearranging their internal set up, PAC and its allies are also considering cutting off their old ties with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).” “Our men are being killed or are arrested almost daily but the PPP leaders do not even bother issuing a statement to express their sympathy with us,” said a source in PAC. “We are not bound to anyone. We have a right to join any other party and we can.”
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December - 20 
At least three people were injured when a blast occurred near a girls' college in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on December 20, reported Dawn. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the area as a probe into the incident went underway.
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At least three people were injured when a blast occurred near a girls' college in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on December 20, reported Dawn. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the area as a probe into the incident went underway.
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December - 20 
At least two people were killed and 25 others were injured in a suicide attack targeting a Police officer's car that was parked outside his house in Old Sabzi Mandi area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 20, repo
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At least two people were killed and 25 others were injured in a suicide attack targeting a Police officer's car that was parked outside his house in Old Sabzi Mandi area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 20, reported The News. According to reports, Inspector Shafiq Tanoli, Station House Officer (SHO), Mochko Police Station Baldia Town, had just climbed down from his pickup truck when the bomb struck. He sustained serious injuries in the attack. Inspector Tanoli said that it was a suicide attack. In his statement, recorded before Senior Superintendent of Police Farooq Awan, he said that a biker rammed into his vehicle and blew himself up. The initial report prepared by the police confirms it was suicide bombing. Inspector Tanoli was receiving death threats since the day he had arrested a number of militants including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander in a raid on a Mauripur building in Kiamari Town.
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December - 20 
Lahore High Court (LHC) on December 20 restrained Pakistan's federal film censor board from issuing certificates for the exhibition of Indian films in the country, reports The Times of India. During the hearing, Pakistan Film Workers Association sta
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Lahore High Court (LHC) on December 20 restrained Pakistan's federal film censor board from issuing certificates for the exhibition of Indian films in the country, reports The Times of India. During the hearing, Pakistan Film Workers Association stated that the censor board was playing a key role in illegal exhibition of Indian movies in the country. "According to law, no movie can be exhibited in Pakistan if it has been produced in India," members of the Association said. While barring the censor board from exhibiting India movies, the court also summoned reply from the board and Federal Government. "Until further notice, the censor board in Pakistan should stop issuing certificates which permit the exhibition of Indian films in the country," the order issued by LHC judge Justice Khalid Mahmood Khan said. The petition was filed by a TV anchor Mubashir Lucman by challenging the alleged smuggling of Indian films and their exhibition in Pakistani cinemas. He had submitted that the exhibition of all Indian films, dramas and other programmes was in violation of Section 270-A Motion Pictures Ordinance 1979 and Martial Law Order No 81. Other petitioners from the local film industry contended that the damage caused by the screening of Indian films to Pakistan's film industry was irreparable.
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December - 20 
Levies force on December 20 arrested three suspects and recovered one kalashnikov and two stolen motorbikes from their possession in Duki area of Loralai District, reports The News.
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Levies force on December 20 arrested three suspects and recovered one kalashnikov and two stolen motorbikes from their possession in Duki area of Loralai District, reports The News.
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December - 20 
Meanwhile, lawyers for Pervez Musharraf said on December 20 that a treason charge levied against him was politically motivated and that he would face a “show trial”, urging the United Nations (UN) to intervene, reports The Express Tribune. The legal
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Meanwhile, lawyers for Pervez Musharraf said on December 20 that a treason charge levied against him was politically motivated and that he would face a “show trial”, urging the United Nations (UN) to intervene, reports The Express Tribune. The legal team also called on the United States, Britain and Saudi Arabia to denounce Musharraf’s trial to “repay their debt” for his support in the US-led “war on terror” in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Musharraf overthrew the Government of current Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a military coup in 1999 and ruled until 2008. His lawyers claim Sharif is using the treason case to get revenge. Musharraf’s barrister Steven Kay told a press conference in London said the hearing would be a “stage-managed show trial” with the judges picked by political opponents who are now in power. The trial is an “egregious example of political interference,” he said.
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December - 20 
Police on December 20 finalised a security plan for the Chehlum (40th day) of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri Data Ganj Bakhsh, Christmas and for the expected arrival of the Turkish Prime Minister, reports Daily Times. The detaile
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Police on December 20 finalised a security plan for the Chehlum (40th day) of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri Data Ganj Bakhsh, Christmas and for the expected arrival of the Turkish Prime Minister, reports Daily Times. The detailed plan includes installation of CCTV cameras, walkthrough gates and deputation of more than 15,000 Police Officers and other Law Enforcers to avoid any untoward incident in the provincial capital. Police high-ups will reportedly deploy trained snipers on rooftops of buildings located adjacent to important public places, such as mosques, Government installations, churches and public offices across the city. Security will also be augmented at all the entry and exit points of the city.
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December - 20 
Rangers arrested three alleged target killers, who were affiliated with a political party on December 20 in Korangi Town, reports Daily Times. Weapons were also recovered from their possession, while interrogation is underway.
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Rangers arrested three alleged target killers, who were affiliated with a political party on December 20 in Korangi Town, reports Daily Times. Weapons were also recovered from their possession, while interrogation is underway.
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December - 20 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on December 20 claimed that crimes in Karachi had reduced by over 30 percent, with special cooperation of the Federal Government, reports Daily Times. Speaking in response to a statement of Opposition Leader Fa
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on December 20 claimed that crimes in Karachi had reduced by over 30 percent, with special cooperation of the Federal Government, reports Daily Times. Speaking in response to a statement of Opposition Leader Faisal Sabzwari regarding law and order, he told the Sindh Assembly that Law Enforcement Agencies had captured 13,500 to 14,000 criminals by December 19, 2013, and maintained that a considerable strength of them were proclaimed offenders. He, however, said he could not specify a period about complete elimination of crimes from the provincial capital, but, "we will certainly stamp out terrorism from here," he said. "We accept that there have been brutal killings which we also condemn those slayings. This law and order issue is a concern for everybody and we should work collectively to cope with this problem," the Chief Minister told the House.
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December - 20 
The Express Tribune reported that hundreds of tribesmen including women and children are stranded for the last four days in Miranshah Bus Stand in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu and different parts of North Waziristan Agency due to ongoing curfew. Sobat
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The Express Tribune reported that hundreds of tribesmen including women and children are stranded for the last four days in Miranshah Bus Stand in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu and different parts of North Waziristan Agency due to ongoing curfew. Sobat Wazir, a tribesman from Miranshah, the agency headquarters, said he along with his family were stuck for the past four days in a hotel at a bus stand due to curfew and now he did not have any more money to pay for the hotel rent. “The room rent of hotels has also gone up due to the crowded lines of people” he said.
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December - 20 
The National Assembly, without the opposition, on December 20 unanimously adopted a resolution appreciating the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the passage of a resolution against drone strikes, reports Daily Times. The resolution, which wa
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The National Assembly, without the opposition, on December 20 unanimously adopted a resolution appreciating the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the passage of a resolution against drone strikes, reports Daily Times. The resolution, which was moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Chaudhry Birjees Tahir, appreciated the diplomatic efforts of the Government to raise the issue of drone attacks in the UN. The resolution stated, “This House appreciates the efforts of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Government in the adoption of a resolution against the use of drone strikes by the UN General Assembly.” It calls upon the United States Government to immediately end drone strikes in Pakistan which, it noted, are against the international law. Though the resolution was passed unanimously, leading opposition parties Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Awami National Party (ANP) were absent as they have been boycotting the proceedings of the House for the last three days in a protest against the use of word tamasha (drama) against the opposition by Federal Minister for Interior Nisar Ali Khan.
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December - 20 
The paramilitary force arrested 14 criminals in targeted raids and snap checking in different areas of the city.
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The paramilitary force arrested 14 criminals in targeted raids and snap checking in different areas of the city.
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December - 20 
The Police on December 20 claimed to have arrested three alleged terrorists during a raid on a house in Harbans Pura in Lahore District, reported The News. According to Police, weapons, explosives, and remote controls were also recovered from their p
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The Police on December 20 claimed to have arrested three alleged terrorists during a raid on a house in Harbans Pura in Lahore District, reported The News. According to Police, weapons, explosives, and remote controls were also recovered from their possession.
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December - 20 
The residents denied the official claims and said that security forces encircled two hotels and that the dead were non-combatants. Meanwhile, the media cell of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) released images of the burnt shops and destroyed building
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The residents denied the official claims and said that security forces encircled two hotels and that the dead were non-combatants. Meanwhile, the media cell of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) released images of the burnt shops and destroyed buildings showing marks of artillery shells. The pictures were sent to various media outlets and the TTP accused security forces of killing innocent civilians in operation.
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December - 20 
The United States (US) Congress on December 20 passed a USD 552 billion Defense Authorisation Bill for 2014, which also calls for stopping reimbursements to Pakistan if ground supply routes to Afghanistan are interrupted, reports Dawn. The bill provi
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The United States (US) Congress on December 20 passed a USD 552 billion Defense Authorisation Bill for 2014, which also calls for stopping reimbursements to Pakistan if ground supply routes to Afghanistan are interrupted, reports Dawn. The bill provides USD 80.7 billon for operations in Afghanistan and USD1.5 billion for reimbursements to Pakistan in 2014, when the US plans to withdraw most of its combat troops from the region. The bill is now at the White House for President Barack Obama to sign it into law. The White House has already indicated that the President will sign the bill. The National Defense Authorisation Act 2014 eases the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay prison camp to their home countries and introduces new measures for cracking down on sexual assaults in the US military. The Republican-dominated House of Representatives has already approved the bill. The bill includes a one-year extension for reimbursing Pakistan for supporting the US-led war against terrorists but it reduces the amount available for reimbursing Pakistan from USD1.65 billion in 2013 to USD1.5 billion in 2014. The bill seeks a certification from the US defense secretary that Pakistan is taking demonstrable actions against al Qaeda and other militant groups active along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The bill also requires Pakistan to disrupt the conduct of cross-border attacks against US, coalition and Afghan Security Forces in Afghanistan, counter the threat of IEDs and not to persecute religious and ethnic minorities.
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December - 20 
Three passengers were killed after Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a vehicle during curfew hours near Khajori check post in North Waziristan Agency on December 20, reported Dawn. Troops resorted to retaliatory firing when miscreants fired three
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Three passengers were killed after Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a vehicle during curfew hours near Khajori check post in North Waziristan Agency on December 20, reported Dawn. Troops resorted to retaliatory firing when miscreants fired three rockets at a security forces’ base near Mir Ali town. Artillery and mortar shells rained on residential compounds in Mirali, Mosaki and Epi village. It is unclear whether the people who have been killed in this week’s clashes are civilian or militant. Indeed, the entire chain of events that has left the whole of North Waziristan under a curfew for four days is shrouded in confusion. Curfew was relaxed for two hours between 11: 00 am and 1: 00 pm in Mir Ali town and the local administration allowed people to remove the dead bodies. Following a rocket attack on a base, security forces resorted to heavy shelling in the area. There is still however no sign of a large-scale military operation against suspected militants in the area. Local people said that Waziristan had been virtually sealed and residents stranded in Bannu and other adjacent areas were not allowed to go home.
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December - 20 
Unidentified militants abducted four Custom Officials, including Deputy Superintendent Chaudhry Iftikhar, near Motorway in Islamabad on December 20, reported The News. The sources said that the Custom authorities had seized a container of smuggled it
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Unidentified militants abducted four Custom Officials, including Deputy Superintendent Chaudhry Iftikhar, near Motorway in Islamabad on December 20, reported The News. The sources said that the Custom authorities had seized a container of smuggled items including clothes and electronic equipment a few days ago.
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December - 20 
All the Central Working Committee (CWC) members of the Nepali Congress (NC) who spoke on December 20 during its CWC meeting, with the exception Khum Bahadur Khadka, opined that the party should go for an alliance the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified
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All the Central Working Committee (CWC) members of the Nepali Congress (NC) who spoke on December 20 during its CWC meeting, with the exception Khum Bahadur Khadka, opined that the party should go for an alliance the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML), which has emerged as the second largest party after the Constituent Assembly (CA) polls, and not with Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), while forming a Government and drafting constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. CWC members including Dr Ram Sharan Mahat, Amod Prasad Upadhaya, Balkrishna Khand, Minendra Rijal, Bal Bahadur KC, Surendra Pande and Mina Pande criticised those CWC members who were lobbying for an alliance with the UCPN-M to form a Government. They said the party should respect the people’s mandate, as the NC’s agenda was close to the CPN-UML.
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December - 20 
Meanwhile, in what could be a turning point towards forging new consensus, the UCPN-M on December 20 accepted that its defeat in the recent CA elections was mainly because of the party's inability to convince people about the party's ethnic agenda, r
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Meanwhile, in what could be a turning point towards forging new consensus, the UCPN-M on December 20 accepted that its defeat in the recent CA elections was mainly because of the party's inability to convince people about the party's ethnic agenda, reports Nepal News. "We were not able to convince people about our line on ethnic identity. This was the main reason behind our defeat," said UCPN-M spokesperson Agni Sapkota during an interaction program. Speaking about his party's current stand, Sapkota said his party would join the newly elected CA. He further claimed that there is no dispute in his party about submitting the list of Proportionate Representation (PR) members of the CA. "We will submit the PR list as soon as consensus is made from a new point," he said.
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December - 20 
Separately, Madhes-based parties have stated that they would not join the new Government and instead remain content by playing the role of an active opposition, reports Republica on December 21 (today). They said they are not in the mood to accept b
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Separately, Madhes-based parties have stated that they would not join the new Government and instead remain content by playing the role of an active opposition, reports Republica on December 21 (today). They said they are not in the mood to accept berths in the new Government even though leaders of the NC have approached them with the offer. Santosh Kumar Mehta, spokesperson for the Rajendra Mahato-led Sadbhavana Party (SP) said “We will play a constructive role by playing the role of an active opposition in the Constituent Assembly. We will also try to institutionalize the achievements of the Madhes movement.” Echoing SP, Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Vice Chairman Brikhesh Chandra Lal said “We will play a constructive role in CA as an opposition force so that the parties do not dillydally on the task of constitution writing.” Similarly, Upendra Yadav-led Madhesi People´s Right Forum-Nepal (MPRF-N) vice-chairman Mohammad Lal Babu Raut said “There is little likelihood of our party joining the Government.”
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December - 20 
A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was shot dead by a gang of unidentified criminals and the supporters of the deceased stabbed an Awami League (AL) leader in Tangail town of Tangail District on December 20, reports The Daily Star. The decea
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A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was shot dead by a gang of unidentified criminals and the supporters of the deceased stabbed an Awami League (AL) leader in Tangail town of Tangail District on December 20, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Rafiqul Islam Faruque (52) was the chairman of Dainna union and the vice-president of Tangail sub-District BNP. As the news of Faruque’s death spread, his supporters stabbed Tara Miah, president of Dainna ward unit AL, suspecting his involvement in the killing.
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December - 20 
Amid the widespread protests in Bangladesh over the resolution adopted by Pakistan Parliament, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam on December 20 said ‘What is happening in Bangladesh is essentially its internal matter. By passing a re
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Amid the widespread protests in Bangladesh over the resolution adopted by Pakistan Parliament, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam on December 20 said ‘What is happening in Bangladesh is essentially its internal matter. By passing a resolution, our Parliament did not mean to interfere in the internal affairs of another country,’ reports New Age. She called upon the ‘brotherly and friendly’ country of Bangladesh to adopt the spirit of reconciliation and cordiality in keeping with the tripartite agreement of 1974 between Pakistan, India and Bangladesh where it was agreed that ‘we would let bygones be bygones and focus on a better future for peace and stability of the region.’
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December - 20 
Making the announcement of the decision for deployment of troops on December 20, chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin said the armed forces would be on election duty from December 26 to January 9 to assist the regular law enforcing agenc
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Making the announcement of the decision for deployment of troops on December 20, chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin said the armed forces would be on election duty from December 26 to January 9 to assist the regular law enforcing agencies to maintain law and order for the 10th parliamentary polls scheduled for January 5, 2014, reports New Age. He further said ‘If the situation remains in good state, we may reduce the period of troop’s deployment.’
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December - 20 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on December 20 recovered around 100 hand bombs and over one kilogram of gun powder and arrested two people in this connection in Dhaka city’s Mohammadpur Geneva camp area, reports New Age. The arrestees — Nadim (30) and S
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on December 20 recovered around 100 hand bombs and over one kilogram of gun powder and arrested two people in this connection in Dhaka city’s Mohammadpur Geneva camp area, reports New Age. The arrestees — Nadim (30) and Shaher (25) — were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after they were injured while making bombs. Locals said a bomb exploded after Jumma prayer in the area where the two were severely injured. Later on Police cordoned off the area and a team of RAB conducted the raid and recovered the bombs.
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December - 20 
State Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advocate Qamrul Islam at the meeting of the party’s Bangabandhu Avenue office in Dhaka city on December 20 said the vanquished forces of 1971 have been revitalised with their foreign friends t
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State Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advocate Qamrul Islam at the meeting of the party’s Bangabandhu Avenue office in Dhaka city on December 20 said the vanquished forces of 1971 have been revitalised with their foreign friends to destroy the country, reports The Independent. Regarding the resolution adopted by the Pakistan Parliament after the execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, he said it had unmasked the true face of BNP and JeI. The resolution has proved the fact once again that BNP and JeI are the agents of Pakistan in Bangladesh.
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December - 20 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa delivering a speech at the final budget debate in Parliament on December 20 made a request to the Tamil leaders of the opposition to come together with the Government to find a national solution and achieve reconciliation,
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa delivering a speech at the final budget debate in Parliament on December 20 made a request to the Tamil leaders of the opposition to come together with the Government to find a national solution and achieve reconciliation, reports Colombo Page. The President requested the leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan and Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran to join hands with the Government to create national harmony. He noted that the Government's budget is being passed in Parliament in parallel to the passing of the budget of the newly established Northern Provincial Council. He asked the opposition to correct the Government's path by presenting constructive criticism. However, the President asserted that there will be no room for terrorism to resurface.
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December - 21 
About 50 villagers of Tuinuphai have reportedly taken refuge at Zogai of Churachandpur District on December 21 after some people allegedly back by armed group activists threatened to them in connection with a land dispute case, reports The Sangai Exp
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About 50 villagers of Tuinuphai have reportedly taken refuge at Zogai of Churachandpur District on December 21 after some people allegedly back by armed group activists threatened to them in connection with a land dispute case, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 21 
Four armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres assaulted four persons, including two female passengers one of them a minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakha town under Zunheboto District on December 21, rep
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Four armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres assaulted four persons, including two female passengers one of them a minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakha town under Zunheboto District on December 21, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 21 
In another incident five Maoists were arrested from the forest of Kodeliyear, Narayanpur District on December 21, reports The Pioneer.
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In another incident five Maoists were arrested from the forest of Kodeliyear, Narayanpur District on December 21, reports The Pioneer.
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December - 21 
India will be raising the issue of massive increase in ceasefire violations, raids on forward Indian Army posts and facilitation of infiltrations attempts of the militants by Pakistan Army during Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) level
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India will be raising the issue of massive increase in ceasefire violations, raids on forward Indian Army posts and facilitation of infiltrations attempts of the militants by Pakistan Army during Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) level talks at Wagah border on Pakistan side opposite Amritsar District of Punjab, reported Daily Excelsior on December 22. This would be the first one-to-one contact between the two DGMOs after a gap of 14 years as they had last met in May 1999 in the aftermath of Kargil conflict. The two DGMOs, however, hold regular telephonic talks on hotline every Tuesday to discuss the issues of emergency nature
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December - 21 
Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) ‘operational chief’ in India, Yasin Bhatkal, who was arrested on August 28, 2013, during his interrogation admitted that IM operatives, especially Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu, would target foreign tourists in Rajasthan, Delhi, M
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Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) ‘operational chief’ in India, Yasin Bhatkal, who was arrested on August 28, 2013, during his interrogation admitted that IM operatives, especially Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu, would target foreign tourists in Rajasthan, Delhi, Maharashtra, Goa and other states, reported The Times of India on December 22. The IM members would also attack Jews, especially tourists from Israel, Yasin claimed, according to a top official. According to sources, Yasin claimed the IM was closely associated with al Qaida and was working to distance itself from ISI. "The passion (among IM leaders) for fighting in NATO forces in Af-Pak region by becoming part of al Qaida and distancing from ISI are some of the new trends in the IM based in Pakistan, which is also leading to a split of the outfit," Yasin told interrogators. To the surprise of Indian agencies, Yasin disclosed that Mohammad Sajid (Bada Sajid), who was involved in the Delhi 2008 serial blasts and was present in Batla House, is fighting in FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) region in northwestern Pakistan. "He (Bada Sajid) was even wounded in the fight there," Yasin said. Yasin was friends with Bada Sajid, Atif Ameen and Chota Sajid, members of the IM's Azamgarh module, and had made bombs initially with them for Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Surat blasts in 2008. Bada Sajid fled India after the Batla House encounter, in which Chota Sajid and Ameen were killed. Yasin told intelligence officials that the "conflict and bickering for change in the command of IM is apparent". He gave names of IM members who are having ideological differences with the outfit's leadership in Pakistan. "The group comprising Afifi alias Mota Bhai, Sultan, Safi and Farhan are upset about activities of Iqbal Bhatkal," he told agencies. During his custody in NIA, Yasin had given primary details of IM's association with other terror outfits including al-Qaida. Giving an account of his conversations with Riyaz Bhatkal, he said, "Riyaz talked of going on a tour to meet al Qaida and that he wanted to discuss about the journey. He mentioned that he couldn't go to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and that he will join hands with al Qaida. He explained that there were two types of Taliban - one was of Afghanistan and the other of Pakistan. All in Pakistan were supporting the Taliban of Pakistan. Al Qaida was also supporting the Taliban-Afghanistan. But the Taliban of Afghanistan talked only about Afghanistan and not about other places. Riyaz said they (Taliban-Afghanistan) had their priorities in Afghanistan. He said Taliban of Afghanistan were clear that they would not let their land to be used against others." Yasin claimed Riyaz told him that they (IM) would be under the al Qaida and that he was going to Waziristan.
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December - 21 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has ‘arrested’ three of its own cadres for their involvement in the assault of four persons, including two female passengers one of them a minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakh
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has ‘arrested’ three of its own cadres for their involvement in the assault of four persons, including two female passengers one of them a minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakha town under Zunheboto District on December 21, reports Nagaland Post. Ministry of kilo (home) affairs of the NSCN-IM, Q. Awomi informed the presidents of Sumi Hoho and Sumi Totimi Hoho that three of its cadres, ‘sergent’ Mapam Keishing, ‘corporal’ Mahori and ‘private’ Ninoto all of Zasibituo battalion (Naga Army), have been arrested and being interrogated for involvement in December 21 at Aghilito junction near Zunheboto town. Q. Awomi, on behalf of the GPRN/NSCN (I-M), said that it was “very unfortunate” and at the same time, “very shameful” that three of its cadres, had harassed and humiliated seven passengers including two ladies while on their way to Zunheboto town.
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December - 21 
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Parkash Singh Badal-led Government on December 21 ordered the release of militant Lal Singh from the Nabha jail in Patiala District on a 45-day parole, a day after ex-CM Caption Amarinder Singh and the family of late Punjab
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Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Parkash Singh Badal-led Government on December 21 ordered the release of militant Lal Singh from the Nabha jail in Patiala District on a 45-day parole, a day after ex-CM Caption Amarinder Singh and the family of late Punjab CM Beant Singh endorsed fasting radical Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa's demand for freeing six Sikh prisoners lodged in various jails across the state, reports The Times of India. Lal Singh arrested under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in Gujarat in 1992 and convicted for transportation of weapons from Pakistan to India, was serving a life-imprisonment sentence since 21 years. He was transferred to Nabha Jail in 1997 as he and his family members had their permanent home in Punjab.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an arms dealer, Minlun (23), at Chuimtu Veng of New Lamka in Churachandpur District on December 21, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered three country-made .9mm pistols and one .22 Rifle along with seven live round
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an arms dealer, Minlun (23), at Chuimtu Veng of New Lamka in Churachandpur District on December 21, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered three country-made .9mm pistols and one .22 Rifle along with seven live rounds as items recovered from Minlun's house during the search.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 claimed to have busted a Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with the Maoists near Kutul area in Narayanpur District, reports The Business Standard. A woman Maoist, who was inj
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 claimed to have busted a Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with the Maoists near Kutul area in Narayanpur District, reports The Business Standard. A woman Maoist, who was injured in the incident, was arrested. Eight muzzle-loading guns and three 315 bore guns were recovered from the site. Joint team of Special Task Force of State Police and District Police force was carrying out combing operations in the jungles when the encounter occurred.
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December - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 21 (today) set ablaze two tractors and an excavator at a road construction site near Sunabali village in Rayagada District of Odisha, reports India Today. The vehicles were being used for r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 21 (today) set ablaze two tractors and an excavator at a road construction site near Sunabali village in Rayagada District of Odisha, reports India Today. The vehicles were being used for road construction.
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December - 21 
India will be raising the issue of massive increase in ceasefire violations, raids on forward Indian Army posts and facilitation of infiltrations attempts of the militants by Pakistan Army during Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) level
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India will be raising the issue of massive increase in ceasefire violations, raids on forward Indian Army posts and facilitation of infiltrations attempts of the militants by Pakistan Army during Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) level talks at Wagah border on Pakistan side opposite Amritsar District of Punjab, reported Daily Excelsior on December 22. This would be the first one-to-one contact between the two DGMOs after a gap of 14 years as they had last met in May 1999 in the aftermath of Kargil conflict. The two DGMOs, however, hold regular telephonic talks on hotline every Tuesday to discuss the issues of emergency nature
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December - 21 
The Federal Government leveled five charges against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, praying to the Special Court to award the military ruler death penalty or life imprisonment in high treason case, reports The News. According to
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The Federal Government leveled five charges against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, praying to the Special Court to award the military ruler death penalty or life imprisonment in high treason case, reports The News. According to the documents, the Federal Government in its complaint to the court leveled five charges against Pervez Musharraf. The number one charge is the issuance of the Proclamation of Emergency on November 3, 2007 by Musharraf in his capacity as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), which was unlawful and in blatant violation of the Constitution. The next charge is the issuance of Provisional Constitution Order (PCO) 1 of 2007 by Musharraf as the COAS, whereby he, in blatant violation of his oath as president and a member of the armed forces, unconstitutionally and unlawfully empowered the President to amend the Constitution from time to time. Such authority was not provided in the Constitution to the COAS to confer the power on the president. The third charge is the issuance of the Oath of Office (Judges) Order 2007 on November 3, 2013 as President where all the judges of the Supreme Court, the Federal Sharia’h Court or high courts ceased to hold their offices with immediate effect except those who were given, and did make, the oath in the form set out in the Schedule of the same order. With a special court set to begin his treason trial, Pervez Musharraf’s legal team will hold an important meeting on December 21, 2013 (today) to devise the final strategy for the case, reports Daily Times. One of the legal team’s members revealed that an important meeting of the former military ruler’s lawyers would be held in Islamabad to devise the final plan about their client’s appearance before the special court on December 24, 2013. He also said that it would be decided whether the special court’s summons to Musharraf should be challenged in the Supreme Court or not. Likewise, they will also decide about the appearance of Musharraf before the Special Court.
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December - 21 
Unidentified militants shot dead a polio worker, identified as Galiab Khan, in Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 21, reports Dawn. Some official sources also said th
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Unidentified militants shot dead a polio worker, identified as Galiab Khan, in Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 21, reports Dawn. Some official sources also said that gunmen threw a pamphlet next to the polio worker, after opening fire on him, with a warning that all those who were part of any polio vaccination campaign or found working for any Non-Governmental Organisation would be targeted in a similar manner. Meanwhile, polio vaccinators backed out from the next immunisation drive in Khyber Agency after his murder, adds The Express Tribune. Volunteers and Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) staff have been gripped by fear after Ghilaf was targeted, said Dr Usman Afridi, who is field supervisory medical officer for the EPI. He said 328 mobile teams – each comprising 2 volunteers – were meant to be part of the polio campaign in the Agency. “But after the incident, the volunteers have quit, saying their lives are at risk,” he said.
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December - 21 
An alleged outlaw was found murdered at maize filed at Pantapara village in Jhenidah District on December 21, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Sirajul Islam (35) is a member of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP). He was accused in seve
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An alleged outlaw was found murdered at maize filed at Pantapara village in Jhenidah District on December 21, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Sirajul Islam (35) is a member of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP). He was accused in several cases including murder and abduction.
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December - 21 
Another child had his hand blown off by an abandoned bomb in Rajshahi District on December 21, reports The Daily Star. Nahidul Islam Mahin (5) thought the red ball-like object on the ground was a toy. The crude bomb blew off his left hand from the wr
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Another child had his hand blown off by an abandoned bomb in Rajshahi District on December 21, reports The Daily Star. Nahidul Islam Mahin (5) thought the red ball-like object on the ground was a toy. The crude bomb blew off his left hand from the wrist down, and splinters from the blast peppered his face.
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December - 21 
Eight persons were injured when Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres exploded at least six homemade bombs at the Gonojagoron Mancha in Bogra town of Bogra Distrcit on December 21, reports The Daily Star. Witne
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Eight persons were injured when Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres exploded at least six homemade bombs at the Gonojagoron Mancha in Bogra town of Bogra Distrcit on December 21, reports The Daily Star. Witnesses said miscreants exploded the bombs when the Gonojagoron Mancha activists were preparing to form a human chain demanding the Government cut off diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
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December - 21 
Six cadres of Hijb-ut Tahrir distributed leaflets in Sylhet city of Sylhet District after Juma prayers on December 21 urging the people to end the rule of Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and called on the army to establish kh
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Six cadres of Hijb-ut Tahrir distributed leaflets in Sylhet city of Sylhet District after Juma prayers on December 21 urging the people to end the rule of Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and called on the army to establish khilafat (Islamic state) under the leadership of the banned Islamist outfit, reports The Daily Star. They, however, escaped from in front of Bandarbazar Jame Masjid before arrival of law enforcers.
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December - 21 
Three people, including a Gonojagoron Mancha activist, suffered injuries when miscreants hurled crude bombs at them in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh on December 21, reports The Daily Star. The injured are Gonojagoron Mancha organiser Bappaditya Basu, street
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Three people, including a Gonojagoron Mancha activist, suffered injuries when miscreants hurled crude bombs at them in Dhaka city’s Shahbagh on December 21, reports The Daily Star. The injured are Gonojagoron Mancha organiser Bappaditya Basu, street vendor Jamal Hossain and a rickshaw-puller. Gonojagoron Mancha spearheads a movement for capital punishment to war criminals. Imran H Sarkar, spokesperson of the platform, said the attack came at a time when the mancha announced a countrywide campaign to boycott Pakistani products.
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December - 21 
Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran on December 21 claims that there is an attempt to form a new LTTE which will operate with the backing of the Government, reports Colombo Gazette. Wigneswaran also said there are fears for his safety a
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Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran on December 21 claims that there is an attempt to form a new LTTE which will operate with the backing of the Government, reports Colombo Gazette. Wigneswaran also said there are fears for his safety and security and that he may face the same fate as some Tamil politicians in the past. “The latest we hear is that a former LTTE military commander is being commissioned to restart an LTTE outfit subservient to the powers that be. Thus the White Van drama could now be enacted by a different cast,” Wigneswaran said. He also said “We see it taking place. Our lands are being grabbed. Our businesses are being grabbed. Our employment opportunities are being grabbed and to say it most mildly our war widows and women are definitely not safe. Why does the Government not enhance its Police presence in the North and reduce progressively its Army presence if it does not have a hidden agenda? These are questions which must be posed by reasonable ordinary humane Sinhalese in the South.” Wigneswaran stressed that Tamil speaking people, whether Tamils or Muslims, are not against the Sinhalese but certainly against Sinhalisation of the North and East.
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December - 21 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan says the party is prepared to talk with the Government, if it will engage in a meaningful manner, reports Colombo Page on December 22. He made this comment in response to the invitation extended by P
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan says the party is prepared to talk with the Government, if it will engage in a meaningful manner, reports Colombo Page on December 22. He made this comment in response to the invitation extended by President Mahinda Rajapaksa last week for the TNA to resume the long stalled talks on finding a political solution to the national question. Delivering the reply speech at the final budget debate in Parliament last week, the President Mahinda made a request to the Tamil leaders of the opposition to come together with the Government to find a national solution and achieve reconciliation. The President requested the TNA leader and Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran to join hands with the Government to create national harmony.
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December - 22 
Activities of the NDFB-IKS are a matter of concern, admitted Director General of Police, (DGP) JN Choudhury, reports The Assam Tribune. He also said that some youths are joining the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) just
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Activities of the NDFB-IKS are a matter of concern, admitted Director General of Police, (DGP) JN Choudhury, reports The Assam Tribune. He also said that some youths are joining the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) just to make money and not because of any ideology.DGP, Choudhury said that members of the NDFB-IKS are active in the Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and parts of Sonitpur. He admitted that the members of the outfit are targeting even middle and lower income group of people for extortions. He said that though the investigations into the recent blast in Dibrugarh town are on, the needle of suspicion points towards the ULFA-I.
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December - 22 
At least six persons were arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 1.93 lakh at Enjapudi village of West Godavari District on December 22, reports Business Standard. B
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At least six persons were arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 1.93 lakh at Enjapudi village of West Godavari District on December 22, reports Business Standard. Based on a tip-off a Police team visited Enjapudi village, where six people including former Eluru Municipal Corporator A Srinivas were arrested, after which the FICN was seized from them. Two laptops, one computer, one printer and some papers were also seized.
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December - 22 
Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma has virtually ruled out the alleged nexus between politicians and militant outfits in Garo Hills by saying that no evidence has been found till date to substantiate the allegation, reports The Shillong Times. Talking to
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Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma has virtually ruled out the alleged nexus between politicians and militant outfits in Garo Hills by saying that no evidence has been found till date to substantiate the allegation, reports The Shillong Times. Talking to reporters here on Sunday, Dr Sangma said “Government has already issued the necessary instructions to the various law enforcing agencies to investigate this matter.” The CM said that till date there is no evidence to prove this charge. Reacting strongly to the statement made by Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) that its ‘chairman’ was very close to the CM, Dr Sangma said that he expected the media persons to verify the authenticity of such statements from him before publishing.
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December - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted seven workers of a construction company at gunpoint at Budhaniya village in Deoghar District on the Jharkhand-Bihar border late on December 22, reports The Times of India. Police said more
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted seven workers of a construction company at gunpoint at Budhaniya village in Deoghar District on the Jharkhand-Bihar border late on December 22, reports The Times of India. Police said more than a dozen heavily armed Maoists reached the site — where a bridge is being constructed over the Dharva river by a Jamshedpur-based private company under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) — around midnight and carried out the abduction. The bridge will enable Police to move speedily between the Maoist-hit Deoghar and Bihar's Jamui District.
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December - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided worksite camp of a construction firm involved in road construction in Laxmipur area in Koraput District and set ablaze two vehicles in the night of December 22, reports The Hindu. The constru
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided worksite camp of a construction firm involved in road construction in Laxmipur area in Koraput District and set ablaze two vehicles in the night of December 22, reports The Hindu. The construction firm was involved in construction of road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Its worksite camp was located near Karligaon under Laxmipur Police Station limits. The road this firm was constructing would connect Karligaon with the Rayagada-Laxmipur main road. The Maoists torched an excavator and a tipper that were parked at the campsite. But according to sources they did not harm anyone there. It was suspected to be handwork of the Koraput-Srikakulam division of CPI-Maoist.
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December - 22 
Cross sections of people condemned the dawn-to-dusk shutdown called by the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ahead of the Christmas’ eve, reports The Nagaland Post. HNLC, a separatist rebel outfit fighting for a sovereign ‘Hynni
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Cross sections of people condemned the dawn-to-dusk shutdown called by the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ahead of the Christmas’ eve, reports The Nagaland Post. HNLC, a separatist rebel outfit fighting for a sovereign ‘Hynniewtrep’ homeland in eastern part of Meghalaya, announced the 12-hour shutdown December 23 to protest the arrest of several youths on charges of damaging Government property. HNLC ‘spokesman’ Sainkupar Nongtraw had stated that government “must immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners and detainees”. Over 71 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) activists were arrested in connection with 86 cases related to arsons, murder and other charges during the three-month long agitation in Meghalaya. Two people were killed. Reverend, P.B.M.Basaiawmoit, the outfit’s former emissary, said “The shutdown called is most unusual, unorthodox, and unprecedented since this has not been the way the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) functions in times goes past”. “I am surprised that such a recourse has been adopted by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), just the before the celebration of Christmas by followers of Christian faith and others who wish to share in the blessed occasion,” he said. Questioning the shutdown called, former Meghalaya Home Minister, Robert. G. Lyngdoh, asked, “Is the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) trying to establish that there is a connection between the demand for ILP and their secessionist activities.”
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December - 22 
Hundreds of citizens in Zunheboto town, expressed outrage and protested against the Aghilito village junction incident at a protest rally in the town on December 22, reports Nagaland Post. Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi Tribes) ‘president’ Hovishe Arkh
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Hundreds of citizens in Zunheboto town, expressed outrage and protested against the Aghilito village junction incident at a protest rally in the town on December 22, reports Nagaland Post. Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi Tribes) ‘president’ Hovishe Arkha condemned the actions carried out by the NSCN-IM cadres.
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December - 22 
Imphal East District Police rescued by a driver [Karam Dara (40)] and a handyman [Soram Open] of a truck from Khurai Salanthong under Porompat police station in Imphal East district on December 22, reports The Sangai Express. The duo was abducted by
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Imphal East District Police rescued by a driver [Karam Dara (40)] and a handyman [Soram Open] of a truck from Khurai Salanthong under Porompat police station in Imphal East district on December 22, reports The Sangai Express. The duo was abducted by some unidentified persons along with a truck from Bongbal area of Churachandpur District. Moreover, three persons identified as Lunminthang alias Min Kipgen (25), Seikothang Kipgen (53) and Seiboi alias Seikholet Vaiphei involved in the abduction were also apprehended.
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December - 22 December - 10
Kuki Inpi of Saikul Gamkai area (KISG) and Kuki Students Organisation-Saikul Area (KSO) held sit-in-protest at Ekou Bazar demanding the immediate release of two labourers, reports The Shillong Times. Two labourers were reportedly abducted from Saikul
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Kuki Inpi of Saikul Gamkai area (KISG) and Kuki Students Organisation-Saikul Area (KSO) held sit-in-protest at Ekou Bazar demanding the immediate release of two labourers, reports The Shillong Times. Two labourers were reportedly abducted from Saikul area of Sadar Hills of Senapati district by Kuki militants on December 10.
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December - 22 
Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) has claimed that the reported gunfight which occurred at Khinjang village was not between Kuki National Front-President (KNF-P) and KRA-U, reports The Sangai Express. The shootout was between KRA-U and a fa
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Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) has claimed that the reported gunfight which occurred at Khinjang village was not between Kuki National Front-President (KNF-P) and KRA-U, reports The Sangai Express. The shootout was between KRA-U and a faction led by Letgoulen, said a press release issued by KRA-U ‘Information and Publicity Secretary’ C Napolean Thadou. The outfit said that KNF-P and KRA-U are allied groups of UPF, currently under SoO agreement with the Government. KRA-U also vowed not to indulge in such activities again during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
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December - 22 
Maoists raided worksite camp of a construction firm involved in road construction in Laxmipur area in Koraput District and torched two vehicles on December 22 night, reports The Hindu. The construction firm was involved in construction of road under
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Maoists raided worksite camp of a construction firm involved in road construction in Laxmipur area in Koraput District and torched two vehicles on December 22 night, reports The Hindu. The construction firm was involved in construction of road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The Maoists torched an excavator and a tipper that were parked at the campsite. But according to sources they did not harm any one there.
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December - 22 December - 11
Security Forces (SFs) rescued a civilian, Nitul Das, at Bamungaon area under Sidli Police Station of Chirang District on December 22, reports The Sentinel. The abductors had demanded INR 50,000 for his release. Das was abducted on December 11 by IK S
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued a civilian, Nitul Das, at Bamungaon area under Sidli Police Station of Chirang District on December 22, reports The Sentinel. The abductors had demanded INR 50,000 for his release. Das was abducted on December 11 by IK Songbijit Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) rebels.
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December - 22 
SFs also arrested two NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Timos Narzary (36) and Sudem Goyari (25) during the rescue operation, reports The Sentinel. Two bikes were also recovered from the duo.
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SFs also arrested two NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Timos Narzary (36) and Sudem Goyari (25) during the rescue operation, reports The Sentinel. Two bikes were also recovered from the duo.
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December - 22 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested with a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Sarguja region of Balrampur District on December 22, reports The Times of India. The Maoists were arrested whi
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested with a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Sarguja region of Balrampur District on December 22, reports The Times of India. The Maoists were arrested while they were hiding in forests of Kamardih and Mauhadih under Shankargarh Police Station area, Balrampur Superintendent of Police (SP) GS Darro said. Since December 21, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and district force had been on an area domination exercise in forests of Kamardiah, on the border of Balrampur-Jashpur Districts connecting Jharkhand. Those arrested were Amar Sai, Salik Ram, Bhajan, Raju, Matru and Chhapi. Three 315 bore rifles, two country-made guns, two 12 bore guns and live cartridges were also recovered from their possession, the SP added.
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December - 22 
State government has formally invited the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups for a dialogue on January 15, 2014 to deliberate on the mechanism to tackle the problem of influx of illegal migrants, reports The Shillong Times. “We have decided to invite
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State government has formally invited the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups for a dialogue on January 15, 2014 to deliberate on the mechanism to tackle the problem of influx of illegal migrants, reports The Shillong Times. “We have decided to invite the pressure groups for a dialogue to come up with the suggestion and recommendations on the mechanism which they feel can address this issue without sticking to their earlier stand of insisting only on ILP,” Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma said while addressing a press conference at his official residence in Shillong on December 22.“We will officially communicate to them through the relevant department in the first week of January,” Dr Sangma said adding “now it is time for the pressure groups to come forward to accept the opportunity with an open mind.”
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December - 22 
Suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, Angan Rao, and three others at Nangalbhanga area in Chirang District on December 22, reports The Times of India. Rao hails from Andhra Pradesh and was worki
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Suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, Angan Rao, and three others at Nangalbhanga area in Chirang District on December 22, reports The Times of India. Rao hails from Andhra Pradesh and was working with Power Grid for three months. The abductors released the others but took Rao along with them
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December - 22 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on December 22 said “while there has been a decrease in militant strikes since 2012, militants were however largely successful in carrying out some targeted attacks”, reports Greater Kashm
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on December 22 said “while there has been a decrease in militant strikes since 2012, militants were however largely successful in carrying out some targeted attacks”, reports Greater Kashmir. “The number of (militant) attacks has overall decreased from 2012, but security forces were specifically targeted in some cases where militants have been largely successful. For that, we need to change our strategy and it is the evidence of a fact that militants have understood that there is a pressure on them from security forces,” he told on the sidelines of passing-out parade for paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men at Humhama in Budgam District. The Chief Minister said militants want to down the morale of Security Forces (SFs). “And by attacking them, they think their morale is increasing. But this is not the case. Neither does their morale increase nor is the security forces’ morale decreased,” Omar added. “To ensure such incidents don’t take place in future, we have already prepared for that.”
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December - 22 
The rally which was held under the aegis of the Sumi Hoho and other apex frontal organisations of the Sumis adopted a three-point charter of demands after the rally. The public at the rally resolved to urge upon the collective leadership of the NSCN-
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The rally which was held under the aegis of the Sumi Hoho and other apex frontal organisations of the Sumis adopted a three-point charter of demands after the rally. The public at the rally resolved to urge upon the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM, to physically hand over the four cadres involved in the incident, to the District administration within three days from the date of publication of the resolution; In the event the NSCN-IM failed to comply with the resolution (No.1), the rally resolved that the Sumi community shall withdraw its cooperation and support to the NSCN-IM. The rally also resolved that no individual or organization should initiate for release or extend support to the four errant cadres, while in custody of the district administration.
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December - 22 
Three persons, including two college students, were arrested for printing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District on December 22, reports The Times of India. They were caught by the public from a shop in
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Three persons, including two college students, were arrested for printing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District on December 22, reports The Times of India. They were caught by the public from a shop in Kumbakonam while using FICN after a purchase. Electronic gadgets used for printing the notes were seized from them.
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December - 22 
At least six people including three women were wounded in a firing and hand grenade attack in Macchar Colony area within the jurisdiction of Docks Police Station in Kiamari Town on December 22, reports Daily Times.
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At least six people including three women were wounded in a firing and hand grenade attack in Macchar Colony area within the jurisdiction of Docks Police Station in Kiamari Town on December 22, reports Daily Times.
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December - 22 
Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC)'s national jirga (council) on December 22 in a unanimously approved resolution demanded from the Government an immediate halt of the military operation in North Waziristan Agency, to allow Pakistan Air Force to shoot dow
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Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC)'s national jirga (council) on December 22 in a unanimously approved resolution demanded from the Government an immediate halt of the military operation in North Waziristan Agency, to allow Pakistan Air Force to shoot down the United States (US) drone and get out of the US war on terror reports The News. The resolution announced by Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-S (JUI-S) chief Maulana Samiul Huque further stressed on resolving all issues through negotiations, asked the Government to hold talks with the TTP, stop military operation immediately, while those affected during FATA operation should be given compensations.
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December - 22 
Imran Khan will call for sit-ins to block NATO supply routes in Sindh and Balochistan via the Chaman border next year, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Central Information Secretary Shireen Mazari on December 22, reports The Express Tribune. “He
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Imran Khan will call for sit-ins to block NATO supply routes in Sindh and Balochistan via the Chaman border next year, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Central Information Secretary Shireen Mazari on December 22, reports The Express Tribune. “He is scheduled to be in Karachi in the first week of January 2014 and will also be visiting Balochistan.” She said the party wanted to wait until the local bodies elections in Balochistan were held. Now that the polls are over, the PTI is set to lead sit-ins against NATO supplies. Mazari expressed concern over the United States (US) Government’s suggestion to block Pakistan’s share in the Coalition Support Fund if Pakistan does not reopen NATO supply routes. “This is a pressure tactic used by the US Government,” she said. “The US is obliged to give us our share. They are trying to force the Federal Government to resume the movement of supplies.”
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December - 22 
Police and Rangers in an alleged encounter killed a key Lyari gangster, identified as Hafiz Dada, in his hideout in Sajjan Goth area of Saeedabad area in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 22, reports Daily Times. Two
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Police and Rangers in an alleged encounter killed a key Lyari gangster, identified as Hafiz Dada, in his hideout in Sajjan Goth area of Saeedabad area in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 22, reports Daily Times. Two of his accomplices managed to escape under the cover of aerial firing. Superintendent of Police (SP) Malik Muhammad Ehsan said that Dada was affiliated with Uzair Baloch group, and was an expert in firing rockets.
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December - 22 
Punjab Government on December 22 decided to arrest the local leadership of various sects who have been listed as potential trouble makers, and arrested 15 local clerics, reports Dawn. The decision was taken to avoid sectarian clash as the Government
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Punjab Government on December 22 decided to arrest the local leadership of various sects who have been listed as potential trouble makers, and arrested 15 local clerics, reports Dawn. The decision was taken to avoid sectarian clash as the Government has already announced that there would be no change in Chehlum route to be held on December 24, 2013. A senior police official said that the District Administration and Police were trying to convince clerics of Madrassa Taleem-ul Quran to either postpone or cancel their two-day conference (December 23 and 24) which would be held in front of the madrassa on the Chehlum procession’s route. “A list of trouble makers has been prepared and more arrests will be made within 24 hours,” the official said. Another police official revealed that 15 members of religious groups, including those of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), had been arrested so far.
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December - 22 
Rangers claimed to have arrested at least 12 suspects, including a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, during various targeted raids in Landhi Town, New Karachi Town, Old Sabzimandi area in Jamshed Town, Mauripur area in Kiamari Town and Gulis
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Rangers claimed to have arrested at least 12 suspects, including a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, during various targeted raids in Landhi Town, New Karachi Town, Old Sabzimandi area in Jamshed Town, Mauripur area in Kiamari Town and Gulistan-e-Jauhar area in Gulshan Town on December 22, reports Dawn. Rangers personnel also claimed to have recovered a number of weapons and drugs from their possession.
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December - 22 
Two people were injured when an artillery shell hit a house in Manan Kot area near Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency on December 22, reported Dawn. Locals said that Security Forces, backed by artillery and helicopter gunships, fired back after
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Two people were injured when an artillery shell hit a house in Manan Kot area near Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency on December 22, reported Dawn. Locals said that Security Forces, backed by artillery and helicopter gunships, fired back after terrorists attacked a convoy in Manan Kot. The convoy was coming to Miranshah from Frontier Region (FR) Bannu. Curfew continued to be in place in North Waziristan.
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December - 22 
Two people were killed and three children, identified as Sagheer, (10), Milad Raza (12), and Mohammad Omer (8), were injured as armed gangsters affiliated with Baba Ladla’s group continued aerial firing and hurled rockets in Shah Baig Lane and Baghda
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Two people were killed and three children, identified as Sagheer, (10), Milad Raza (12), and Mohammad Omer (8), were injured as armed gangsters affiliated with Baba Ladla’s group continued aerial firing and hurled rockets in Shah Baig Lane and Baghdadi areas of Lyari Town on December 22, reported Daily Times.
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December - 22 
A meeting of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) held at Peace Fund Secretariat in Kathmandu on December 22 could not make headways, as UCPN-M did not agree to probe, what
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A meeting of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) held at Peace Fund Secretariat in Kathmandu on December 22 could not make headways, as UCPN-M did not agree to probe, what they claim as the ‘vote rigging’, from within the CA, reports Nepal News. In the talks held, both the parties discussed five-point proposal put forth by the UCPN-M, but did not reach a conclusion. Among other demands, two major demands of the Maoists include keeping intact the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) and constituting a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
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December - 22 
Chairperson of Interim Election Council (IEC), Khil Raj Regmi on December 22 expressed hope that the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections held in a special situation would give a new constitution as per the people's aspirations. He said po
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Chairperson of Interim Election Council (IEC), Khil Raj Regmi on December 22 expressed hope that the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections held in a special situation would give a new constitution as per the people's aspirations. He said political transition that is getting prolonged unexpectedly will have a negative impact on every aspect of the society, reports Nepal News. Chairperson Regmi, however, said that the ongoing discussions at the political level on the constitutional and political matters would come to a positive conclusion soon. We want to hand over the state power to the next Government as quickly as possible, Chairperson Regmi said, adding that people's aspirations are respected in a democracy.
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December - 22 
UCPN-M on December 22 formally proposed promulgating the new constitution within a year and holding fresh parliamentary elections within a year of the promulgation of the new constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML
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UCPN-M on December 22 formally proposed promulgating the new constitution within a year and holding fresh parliamentary elections within a year of the promulgation of the new constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML have agreed to the first proposal of UCPN-M but are undecided about their idea of holding fresh polls within a year of the promulgation of the new constitution, as the CA’s term is four years. NC and CPN-UML seem to be hesitant to go for fresh polls without completing the full term of the CA but they have neither accepted nor rejected the Maoist proposal
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December - 22 
Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested seven people with eight kilograms of bomb-making materials at a house in Dhaka city’s Khilgaon area on December 22, reports New Age. DB claimed that trained by a leader of ICS, the gang members carried out th
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Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested seven people with eight kilograms of bomb-making materials at a house in Dhaka city’s Khilgaon area on December 22, reports New Age. DB claimed that trained by a leader of ICS, the gang members carried out their subversive activities at the directives of a leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP. At least 1,500 medium-sized bombs could have been made with the seized explosives.
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December - 22 
European Union’s (EU’s) suit, the United States (US) and the Commonwealth have also decided not to send observers to monitor the January 5 Bangladesh elections, reports The Independent. US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki announced the US deci
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European Union’s (EU’s) suit, the United States (US) and the Commonwealth have also decided not to send observers to monitor the January 5 Bangladesh elections, reports The Independent. US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki announced the US decision in a press statement issued in Washington on December 22. Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma in a letter to the Election Commission (EC) on December 22 informed the EC that they are not sending observers to monitor the national polls as most political parties are not joining it. Earlier on December 20, the EU decided to halt the preparations for the deployment of an Election Observation Mission in Bangladesh.
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December - 22 
Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Socialist Party of Bangladesh (SPB) at a protest rally in Dhaka city on December 22 called on the Government to refrain from holding unilateral national elections on January 5, reports New Age. T
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Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Socialist Party of Bangladesh (SPB) at a protest rally in Dhaka city on December 22 called on the Government to refrain from holding unilateral national elections on January 5, reports New Age. Terming the elections one-sided they said these elections would not end the current political crisis. They called on the Government to take steps for holding a participatory election. They also held countrywide rallies protesting the interferences of the Pakistan Government in the internal affairs of Bangladesh after execution of the verdict against Quader Molla, a war criminal, demanding immediate banning of ‘JeI-ICS’ and stopping of anarchy in the name of movement.
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December - 22 
Miscreants blasted two crude bombs in front of the village house of Begum Rowshan Ershad, Health Minister of the polls-time Government and also a Jatiya Party (JP) presidium member, at Kachari Road in Mymensingh town of Mymensingh District on Decembe
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Miscreants blasted two crude bombs in front of the village house of Begum Rowshan Ershad, Health Minister of the polls-time Government and also a Jatiya Party (JP) presidium member, at Kachari Road in Mymensingh town of Mymensingh District on December 22, reports New Age. However, no one was injured in the blasts. Rowshan Ershad is among the eight leaders of the AL, JP and Workers’ Party who were sworn in on November 18 as ministers in the election-time all-party interim Government.
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December - 23 
12-hour bandh (General strike) called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on December 23 failed to create much impact as most of the shops in main centres like Khyndailad (Police Bazaar), Laitumkhrah and other parts of the Shillong cit
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12-hour bandh (General strike) called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on December 23 failed to create much impact as most of the shops in main centres like Khyndailad (Police Bazaar), Laitumkhrah and other parts of the Shillong city remained open, reports The Shillong Times. People defied the bandh as hundreds of people came out for their normal activities and last minute Christmas shopping. HNLC called for the 12 hour bandh demanding immediate and unconditional release of the pro- Inner-Line-Permit (ILP) activists arrested by Police in connection with several arsons and murder related case that took place during the three-month agitations.
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December - 23 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Madhav alias Golla Ramullu who carried INR 4, 00,000 reward on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on August 23, reports The H
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Madhav alias Golla Ramullu who carried INR 4, 00,000 reward on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on August 23, reports The Hindu. A joint team of Special Operation Group (SOG) and Police from Malkangiri and Koraput Districts eliminated the Maoist during a joint combing operation in the forests near Chhiliba under Machkund area of Malkangiri District. He was a senior member of Andhra-Odisha Border Malkangiri Maoist Divisional Committee. He was involved in many incidents of murder including the killing of 38 security personnel in Chitrakonda reservoir in Malkangiri District, extortion and land mine blasts. However, about four other Maoists managed to escape from the encounter site. A hand grenade and a pistol were recovered from the site.
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December - 23 
Heavily armed (GNLA) militants attacked two members of newly-formed A’chik Tigers Force (ATF) killing one and leaving the other severely injured with a bullet wound in two separate incidents in East Garo Hills District on December 23, reports The Shi
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Heavily armed (GNLA) militants attacked two members of newly-formed A’chik Tigers Force (ATF) killing one and leaving the other severely injured with a bullet wound in two separate incidents in East Garo Hills District on December 23, reports The Shillong Times. An eight-member group of the GNLA’s ‘Special Action Group’ led by ‘area commander’ Jimmy went to the house of the village Nokma (village headman) Rakan M Sangma and dragged out his son Lakson N Marak and a friend called Onil Marak of Rongjeng who had come to spend Christmas in the village. Both the victims were accused of being active members of the ATF. The Nokma’s son was executed in the village itself and his friend Onil was taken away by the GNLA cadres.
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December - 23 
In an attempt to win the confidence of villagers and keep a close surveillance on the possible regrouping of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the wake of coming general elections, the Karimnagar District Police on December 23 launched
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In an attempt to win the confidence of villagers and keep a close surveillance on the possible regrouping of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the wake of coming general elections, the Karimnagar District Police on December 23 launched the “Antharmadhanam” (introspection) programme in the remote Bheerpur village of Sarangapur mandal (administrative unit), the native of Maoist supremo Muppalla Laxman Rao alias Ganapathi, reports The Hindu. As part of the programme, the Police force and others visited the village and participated in various programmes including a peace rally, paying tributes to the civilians killed in Maoist violence, meeting and community dinner with the villagers and night-halt in the make-shift tents. The Police also screened a tele-film “Nadu-nedu” (then and now) depicting the transition in the society and rapid development of all villages and towns. The residents also passed a resolution that they would not allow their village to be a safe haven for the Maoists
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December - 23 
On December 23, SIMI operatives and aide of Abu Faizal, Amjad, Aslam, Zakir, Mehboob and Ejazuddin who had escaped from Khandwa jail with him, committed a robbery of INR 1.25 lakh, in Rural Cooperative Bank in Jharsuguda District of Odisha.
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On December 23, SIMI operatives and aide of Abu Faizal, Amjad, Aslam, Zakir, Mehboob and Ejazuddin who had escaped from Khandwa jail with him, committed a robbery of INR 1.25 lakh, in Rural Cooperative Bank in Jharsuguda District of Odisha.
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December - 23 
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on December 23 handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, after the duo served 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Comilla District jail (Bangladesh), at
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The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on December 23 handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, after the duo served 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Comilla District jail (Bangladesh), at Muhurighat area opposite Belonia subdivision of South Tripura District, reports The Telegraph. The militants, identified as Vidya Debbarma (42), and Badhulia Jamatya (39), were residents of the Salema area under Kamalpur subdivision and Takarjala area under Jampuijala subdivision. The NLFT duo told their interrogators that at least 22 other NLFT rebels had been serving jail terms in Sylhet, Comilla, Habiganj and other prisons in Bangladesh.
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December - 23 
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested three activists of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), including Mumbai based Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor' who had escaped from Shahid Loknayak Tantya Bhil District Jail in Khandwa District
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The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested three activists of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), including Mumbai based Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor' who had escaped from Shahid Loknayak Tantya Bhil District Jail in Khandwa District of MP with six others on October 2, 2013, from a house in Barwani District of MP, The Times of India reports on December 24. A sum of INR 100,000 in cash and three pistols were seized from them. Abu Faisal is alleged to be a vital link between Indian Mujahidin (IM) and SIMI. Two others who were arrested along with Faisal were identified as Khaleed Ahmed of Sholapur (Maharashtra) and Irfan Nagori of Mahidpur in the Ujjain District of MP. The duo, Police said, are hardcore SIMI activists and were providing logistic support to Faisal after the escape. In the incident that took place at the Jail in Khandwa on October 2, 2013, seven inmates had broken open the ventilator of their barrack and scaled the wall using blankets. Six of them were SIMI activists. While one of them identified Abid Mirza, a terror accused, was caught and assaulted by locals who mistook him for a thief. Others Abu Faisal alias Doctor, Aslam Ayub Sheikh Mehboob, Mohd Ejajuddin, Zakir Badul and Amjad Khan alias Dawood had managed to escape. All of them had been in jail since 2011 accused of murder, dacoity and communal violence. Director General of Police Nandan Kumar Dubey said, "They are being interrogated for more details. We are hopeful that remaining five would be arrested soon."
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December - 23 
Two Commando-60 troopers were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the outskirts of Rengawahi village of Etapalli division in Gadchiroli District on December 23, reports The Times of India. Th
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Two Commando-60 troopers were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the outskirts of Rengawahi village of Etapalli division in Gadchiroli District on December 23, reports The Times of India. The incident happened as a C-60 squad, leaving Etapalli Police Station, was heading towards Rengawahi village after learning about presence of a sizable group of Maoists in the adjoining forested regions. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Naxal range, Ravindra Kadam stated operations were already underway in Etapalli and adjoining localities for the last four days. Kadam said that the encounter was not an ambush laid by the Maoists but more of an unexpected meeting of rival sides.
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December - 23 
A curfew imposed after December 18, 2013, suicide bomb attack on a mosque near a checkpost and subsequent clashes between militants and security forces in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) was lifted on December 23
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A curfew imposed after December 18, 2013, suicide bomb attack on a mosque near a checkpost and subsequent clashes between militants and security forces in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) was lifted on December 23, following successful talks among the Administration, representatives of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) local chapter and members of a grand tribal jirga (meeting) in Miranshah, reports Dawn. According to tribal elders of Mir Ali, the administration and members of the TTP shura (council) announced in Miranshah and adjoining villages that a ceasefire had been declared in accordance with a peace agreement signed in 2006. Major points of the agreement included a ban on cross-border movement of armed groups, expulsion of outsiders and foreigners from Waziristan, protection of state installations, return of troops to barracks and rehabilitation of affected people. The agreement was renewed in 2007. Maulvi Gul Abbas, an elder from Mir Ali, quoted TTP shura spokesman Ahmadullah Ahmadi as saying that all parties, including the administration, Taliban and elders, had agreed to follow the peace deal and to resolve issues in accordance with the agreement. “There will be no curfew in Miranshah, Mir Ali and other parts of North Waziristan and displaced people should start coming back to their homes.”
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December - 23 
According to intelligence sources, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning to attack members of the Shia community in response to the November 15, 2013 Ashura clashes in Rawalpindi District, reported Daily Times on December 23 (today). The a
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According to intelligence sources, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning to attack members of the Shia community in response to the November 15, 2013 Ashura clashes in Rawalpindi District, reported Daily Times on December 23 (today). The attackers would use vehicles with fake official number plates or motorcycles or rickshaws with applied-for-registration plates. Police have declared 14 processions scheduled in Karachi highly sensitive and 150 sensitive. Similarly, 29 majalis (gathering) are considered highly sensitive and 170 sensitive. Security has been tightened across the city for Chehlum (40th day) of Imam Hussain on December 23 and 24, 2013. In order to avoid untoward incidents, almost 10,000 cops include 1,450 non-gazetted officers, 8,300 constables and 54 policewomen have been stationed. Moreover, military troops would be deployed throughout the province to assist Police and Rangers. The entrances of Imambargahs (Shia place of commemoration) are to be guarded jointly by the police and private security company personnel. Female volunteers would also be deployed at Imambargah entry points to deal with the threat of female suicide bombers. Cellular services would be suspended and pillion riding banned in several cities of Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur and Larkana.
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December - 23 
As many as 58 suspects including political workers and target killers were arrested by law enforcers during the ongoing targeted-operation on December 23, reported Daily Times. District East Police detained around 21 criminals in separate raids. The
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As many as 58 suspects including political workers and target killers were arrested by law enforcers during the ongoing targeted-operation on December 23, reported Daily Times. District East Police detained around 21 criminals in separate raids. The officials also recovered a Kalashnikov, eight TT pistols and drugs from their possession.
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December - 23 
Challenging its July 31, 2009 judgement of the Supreme Court, through which it had declared November 3, 2007 emergency and Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) as unconstitutional, Pervez Musharraf on December 23 contended in the apex court that hi
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Challenging its July 31, 2009 judgement of the Supreme Court, through which it had declared November 3, 2007 emergency and Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) as unconstitutional, Pervez Musharraf on December 23 contended in the apex court that his November 3, 2007 acts were necessary for the state, people’s welfare and to get rid of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, reports Daily Times. He has said that the then elected Prime Minister had suggested he take the extra-constitutional measures. A special court is initiating the trial of the former military ruler for the offence of high treason on December 24, 2013 (today). Musharraf filed a review petition through his counsel Ibrahim Satti under Article 188 of the constitution, requesting that the July 31, 2009 judgement be suspended.
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December - 23 
District West Police arrested around 19 criminals and recovered weapons including one repeater, four TT pistols and drugs were from their possession.
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District West Police arrested around 19 criminals and recovered weapons including one repeater, four TT pistols and drugs were from their possession.
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December - 23 
Panic gripped locals as United States (US) drones hovered over Doaaband Darsamand and Tal areas of Hangu District on December 23, reported The News. The sources said that three drones were seen flying over these areas.
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Panic gripped locals as United States (US) drones hovered over Doaaband Darsamand and Tal areas of Hangu District on December 23, reported The News. The sources said that three drones were seen flying over these areas.
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December - 23 
Police arrested three Lyari gangsters associated with Wasiullah Lakho group, identified as Farhan alias Indian, Nadeem and Mohammad Irfan, during an exchange of fire in Khajoor Bazaar within the jurisdiction of Kharadaar Police Station in Lyari Town.
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Police arrested three Lyari gangsters associated with Wasiullah Lakho group, identified as Farhan alias Indian, Nadeem and Mohammad Irfan, during an exchange of fire in Khajoor Bazaar within the jurisdiction of Kharadaar Police Station in Lyari Town. SHO Idrees Bangash said that the suspects were involved in target killing, extortion and robbery, and claimed to have recovered two hand grenades and a TT pistol.
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December - 23 
Police on December 23 found three bullet-riddled unidentified dead bodies from Super Highway within the precincts of Gadap City Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. Police while quoting the initial investig
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Police on December 23 found three bullet-riddled unidentified dead bodies from Super Highway within the precincts of Gadap City Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. Police while quoting the initial investigation said that the victims were first kidnapped and then dumped after being tortured.
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December - 23 
Residents of North Waziristan Agency claimed on December 23 that dozens of civilians were killed during the December 19-20, 2013 military operation, reports The Express Tribune. Military officials claimed more than 30 militants were killed in the off
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Residents of North Waziristan Agency claimed on December 23 that dozens of civilians were killed during the December 19-20, 2013 military operation, reports The Express Tribune. Military officials claimed more than 30 militants were killed in the offensive. Residents, however, insist that those killed were civilians. “From the first day of the attack to up till now 70 civilians have been killed,” said a tribal elder in Mir Ali on condition of anonymity. “Some truck drivers and shopkeepers, and a hotel were shot at directly, and dozens were killed by gunships, mortars, and artillery shelling on the civilian population,” he added. Resident Muhammed Tayyab said he lost three of his children and wife in the shelling. “On the first day of the attack an artillery shell hit the room where my kids and wife were sleeping,” Tayyab said.
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December - 23 
The law enforcing agencies on December 23 beefed up security for Hazrat Imam Hussain's Chehlum (40th day) processions after intelligence authorities warned them of possible law and order problems, reports The News. Among all the mourning processions
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The law enforcing agencies on December 23 beefed up security for Hazrat Imam Hussain's Chehlum (40th day) processions after intelligence authorities warned them of possible law and order problems, reports The News. Among all the mourning processions planned for Karachi, at least 14 have been declared as highly sensitive, while 150 as sensitive. Additional Chief Secretary Home Department, Mumtaz Ali Shah, said that more than 8000 security personnel including Policemen, Police Commandos, Women Police, and Rangers would be deployed for the security of Karachi processions. Moreover, troops will also be deployed at sensitive positions in order to avoid any untoward incident.
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December - 23 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on December 23 disposed off an application seeking removal of the the name of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf from the Exit Control List (ECL), reported Dawn. A two-member bench of the SHC, comprising Ju
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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on December 23 disposed off an application seeking removal of the the name of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf from the Exit Control List (ECL), reported Dawn. A two-member bench of the SHC, comprising Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto, heard the arguments of the parties in the case and concluded that the matter did not fall under the legal jurisdiction of the SHC because the High Court had only approved interim bail for Musharraf. The court advised Musharraf's counsel Advocate A.Q. Halepota to refer the matter to the Federal Government or the trial court. The application submitted by Halepota in November 2013 had sought a review of the court’s earlier order restraining Musharraf from leaving the country without permission of the trial courts
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December - 23 
United States (US) prosecutors on December 23 linked slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith (47), to the 2001 shoe bomber plot and added two extra charges against him, who faces life behind bars if convicted, reports T
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United States (US) prosecutors on December 23 linked slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith (47), to the 2001 shoe bomber plot and added two extra charges against him, who faces life behind bars if convicted, reports The News. Ghaith, whose trial in New York is scheduled to begin on February 3, 2014, was initially charged on one count of conspiracy to kill Americans after his arrest in February, 2012. But a superseding indictment added charges of conspiracy to provide material support and resources to terrorists, and providing material support and resources to terrorists. Abu Ghaith on December 23 entered a not guilty plea to all charges. In a court hearing, prosecutors alleged he was complicit in the December 2001 shoe bomber plot to bring down an airline. He is known for his incendiary statements alongside bin Laden and Ayman al Zawahiri in the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001 (also known as 9/11) attacks. In a speech cited by US Government prosecutors, Abu Ghaith defended the attacks and warned Americans the "storms shall not stop, especially the airplanes storm.”
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December - 23 
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Neel Kantha Uprety on December 23 said that the Election Commission (EC) was prepared to hold local elections in April-May if a new Government took a decision to that effect, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Neel Kantha Uprety on December 23 said that the Election Commission (EC) was prepared to hold local elections in April-May if a new Government took a decision to that effect, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a function in Lalitpur District, CEC Uprety said the EC could peacefully conduct the local elections throughout the nation in April-May in three to four phases.
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December - 23 
Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) on December 23 decided not to wait for the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) for submitting the final list of Proportionate Representation (PR) nomin
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Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) on December 23 decided not to wait for the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) for submitting the final list of Proportionate Representation (PR) nominees to the Election Commission (EC) within the deadline, reports Nepal News. "It is our party's decision that we will submit the PR list within the deadline of December 25," said Minendra Rijal, a Central Committee Member of NC. "We hope that the Maoists, too, will follow suit," he added. Similarly, Surendra Pandey, a central committee member of CPN-UML said "We have already decided that our party will respect the EC deadline."
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December - 23 
The Ashok Rai-led Federal Socialist Party Nepal (FSPN) on December 23 said that it still sticks to its stance of not submitting the final list of candidates under the proportional representation (PR) system to the EC unless an independent commission
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The Ashok Rai-led Federal Socialist Party Nepal (FSPN) on December 23 said that it still sticks to its stance of not submitting the final list of candidates under the proportional representation (PR) system to the EC unless an independent commission is formed to investigate alleged vote frauds, reports Republica. “We still stick to the previous stance of not submitting the final PR list unless we are assured about formation of independent probe commission,” Gopal Thakur, senior party leader told. He added that the party firmly believes that the voting was massively rigged to ensure the landslide victory of the regressive forces.
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December - 23 
14 people were injured in a clash between activists of the BNP and law enforcers at Kabirpur intersection of the Jhenidah District on December 23, reports The Independent. Police said that the clash broke out when Police intercepted a procession brou
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14 people were injured in a clash between activists of the BNP and law enforcers at Kabirpur intersection of the Jhenidah District on December 23, reports The Independent. Police said that the clash broke out when Police intercepted a procession brought out by BNP activists in support of a blockade at Kabirpur. Ten BNP activists and four Policemen were injured in the clash.
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December - 23 
An activist of BNP was stabbed to death allegedly by Awami League (AL) men at Masna Khanpur under Monirampur upazila sub-District in Jessore District on December 23, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Habibur Rahman. Victim’s elder broth
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An activist of BNP was stabbed to death allegedly by Awami League (AL) men at Masna Khanpur under Monirampur upazila sub-District in Jessore District on December 23, reports New Age. The deceased was identified as Habibur Rahman. Victim’s elder brother Abdur Rahim told journalists that a group of AL activists, led by Tauhid, Alamgir and Lincoln, attacked Habib at his residence while he was eating. They stabbed him indiscriminately with sharp weapons.
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December - 23 
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on December 23 handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, after the duo served 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Comilla District jail (Bangladesh), at
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The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on December 23 handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, after the duo served 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Comilla District jail (Bangladesh), at Muhurighat area opposite Belonia subdivision of South Tripura District, reports The Telegraph. The militants, identified as Vidya Debbarma (42), and Badhulia Jamatya (39), were residents of the Salema area under Kamalpur subdivision and Takarjala area under Jampuijala subdivision. The NLFT duo told their interrogators that at least 22 other NLFT rebels had been serving jail terms in Sylhet, Comilla, Habiganj and other prisons in Bangladesh.
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December - 23 
The Government on December 23 called on local expatriates to return to the country since past problems have been overcome after the defeat of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) four years ago, reports Colombo Page. Defense and Urban Development
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The Government on December 23 called on local expatriates to return to the country since past problems have been overcome after the defeat of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) four years ago, reports Colombo Page. Defense and Urban Development Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said that Sri Lankans who have left the country for various reasons was a serious loss to the country. Addressing an event in Colombo, the Defense and Urban Development Secretary observed that many of the country's best and brightest had left the country to seek greener pastures in other countries due to the uncertain situation that prevailed in the country from the 1980s until 2009. He noted that regardless of whether these individuals left to escape the conflict, pursue higher education, obtain more lucrative employment or enjoy a better quality of life, their departure was a serious loss to the nation. However, Rajapaksa said that it is now time for the Sri Lankan expatriates from all communities to return to their homes since the country has overcome the problems it faced in the past and is poised for rapid and equitable growth.
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December - 24 
19 Maoist militia members surrendered at Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam District on December 24, reports The Times of India. They hail from Korukonda, Kistavaram, Thurumamidi and Tokapadu villages in Chintapalle mandal (administrative unit) in the Distri
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19 Maoist militia members surrendered at Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam District on December 24, reports The Times of India. They hail from Korukonda, Kistavaram, Thurumamidi and Tokapadu villages in Chintapalle mandal (administrative unit) in the District.
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December - 24 
A Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor', who was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Barwani District on December 13, 2013, allegedly revealed about his plot to eliminate Union Minister of H
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A Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor', who was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Barwani District on December 13, 2013, allegedly revealed about his plot to eliminate Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde and BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Narendra Modi during interrogation by top officers, reported The Times of India on December 25.
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December - 24 
Another CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Manoj Kisku, who had worked with the organisation for only four months in 2008 and then fled to Bokaro surrendered in Hazaribagh District on December 24, reports The Telegraph.
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Another CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Manoj Kisku, who had worked with the organisation for only four months in 2008 and then fled to Bokaro surrendered in Hazaribagh District on December 24, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 24 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants killed a former GNLA rebel, Aldrin Marak, at the village of Raja Apal in North Garo Hills District on December 24 afternoon, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA carried out the strike in retaliation for bre
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants killed a former GNLA rebel, Aldrin Marak, at the village of Raja Apal in North Garo Hills District on December 24 afternoon, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA carried out the strike in retaliation for breaking the ‘militant code’ by defecting the organization added the report.
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December - 24 
India should consider cyber-security as an essential component of national security as the increasing dependence on cyber-space and Internet has enhanced vulnerability to aggressors, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce's (IACC) Aerospace and Defence Co
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India should consider cyber-security as an essential component of national security as the increasing dependence on cyber-space and Internet has enhanced vulnerability to aggressors, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce's (IACC) Aerospace and Defence Committee Chairman, Vivek Lall has said, NDTV reported on December 25. "India must consider cyber-security as an essential component of national security and foresee and plan for various challenges arising out of the growth of Internet and digitalisation of governance…Threats abound: cyber-crime, cyber-espionage, cyber-war and cyber-terrorism, all represent genuine risks to nations, firms and individuals around the world," he said in a statement. After China and US, India has the highest number of Internet users. Besides, there are over 381 million mobile phone subscriptions with Internet connectivity. "India must take an early lead in creating a framework where the government, the national security experts and the industry catering to strategic sectors of economy, can come together, to pursue the goal of cyber-security in the larger national cause," Lall further said.
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December - 24 
Police and Intelligence agencies have been put on a high state of alert in entire Jammu City (Jammu District) following specific inputs that an ‘operation chief’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sopore-Abdul Qayoom Asgar alias Qayoom Najar ha
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Police and Intelligence agencies have been put on a high state of alert in entire Jammu City (Jammu District) following specific inputs that an ‘operation chief’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sopore-Abdul Qayoom Asgar alias Qayoom Najar has managed to sneak into somewhere in the City and could probably be on “some kind of mission”, reported Daily Excelsior on December 25.
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December - 24 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested in Hazaribagh on December 24, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik said William Hansda (27), an expert in handling all kinds of weapons, was arr
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested in Hazaribagh on December 24, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik said William Hansda (27), an expert in handling all kinds of weapons, was arrested from Chalania forest in Vishnugarh.
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December - 24 
Police on December 24 arrested a Maoist, identified as William Hansda (27), near the Challania forest on the Bishnugarh-Bagodar Road in Hazaribagh District, reports The Times of India. The Maoist was on a two-wheeler travelling towards Saranda when P
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Police on December 24 arrested a Maoist, identified as William Hansda (27), near the Challania forest on the Bishnugarh-Bagodar Road in Hazaribagh District, reports The Times of India. The Maoist was on a two-wheeler travelling towards Saranda when Police nabbed him. At a press conference, SP Manoj Kaushik said, "The rebel, William Hansda (27), is more popularly called Lalji, Patelji and Milka and joined the ultra group in 2004. He worked with zonal commander Navin Manjhi who was a terror in Hazaribag, Bokaro and Giridih districts. He was initially involved in more than two dozen Maoist cases which include killing cops, arms loot and burning vehicles used by both police and contractors for construction of roads and bridges. He committed these crimes in the Bishnugarh police station and its adjoining areas."
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December - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three KLO militants, Pabitra Roy, Anukul Singh and Aditya Roy, in Jalpaiguri District on December 24, reports Sify.com. The trio was involved in extortion from tea garden owners and other businessmen from north Bengal b
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three KLO militants, Pabitra Roy, Anukul Singh and Aditya Roy, in Jalpaiguri District on December 24, reports Sify.com. The trio was involved in extortion from tea garden owners and other businessmen from north Bengal by issuing threats. Cash amounting to INR 37,000, a motorcycle, mobile phones, some papers related to KLO and flags were seized from their possession. Siliguri Additional Deputy Police Commissioner K.S. Rajkumar, who led the team which nabbed the three, said they disclosed during interrogation that KLO supremo Jivan Singh and other top leaders regularly visited Nepal. Contact details of several KLO leaders were found from them. Rajkumar said the senior KLO militants were trying to reorganize the outfit from their hiding place in Jhapa of Nepal. He expressed apprehension that the KLO was getting the backing of the Maoists in Nepal.
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December - 24 
Seven cadres of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were recently executed in Myanmar on the orders of the ULFA-I‘s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, reports Times of India on December 25. They were executed for tryi
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Seven cadres of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were recently executed in Myanmar on the orders of the ULFA-I‘s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, reports Times of India on December 25. They were executed for trying to flee their base there. Two others in the group, who managed to make it to India, surrendered to Police on November 20. Intelligence agencies have confirmed the execution of the seven cadres and said this act of Baruah is a strong warning to others of his camp to prevent them from taking a similar step. "We have confirmed reports about the execution and about the fact that Paresh Baruah himself gave the orders for the same," an intelligence source said.
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December - 24 
Shillong Diocese Archbishop Dominic Jala on December 24 urged both the State government and pro-Inner-Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups to engage in dialogue to end the impasse, reports The Shillong Times.“I know that the State has passed through tou
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Shillong Diocese Archbishop Dominic Jala on December 24 urged both the State government and pro-Inner-Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups to engage in dialogue to end the impasse, reports The Shillong Times.“I know that the State has passed through tough time in the current year. But I hope that this Christmas and New Year would be a new beginning towards restoring normalcy in the State,” Jala said in a statement. “Both Government and pro-ILP pressure groups should sit for dialogues to deliberate on the issues which concern the State. Both the parties should have an open mind by shedding their egos,” Jala said.
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December - 24 
The two abducted labourers from Bishnupur district were freed by their abductors at Heitupokpi under Imphal East district on December 24, reports The Shillong Times. The labourers, identified as Sanasam Tomba, (44) and Amom Doren, (30), were abducted
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The two abducted labourers from Bishnupur district were freed by their abductors at Heitupokpi under Imphal East district on December 24, reports The Shillong Times. The labourers, identified as Sanasam Tomba, (44) and Amom Doren, (30), were abducted by Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) militants at a construction site in Tuisenphai village under Saikul Police Station in Senapati District December 10.
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December - 24 
The Umar Farooque faction People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-Umar Farooque) on December 24 warned that its cadres would go back to the jungles if the Centre and state government fail to look into their grievances by December 31, reports The Teleg
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The Umar Farooque faction People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-Umar Farooque) on December 24 warned that its cadres would go back to the jungles if the Centre and state government fail to look into their grievances by December 31, reports The Telegraph. This militant group, which is currently involved in a peace process with the government, accused both the Centre and state of failing to honour their commitments. “The government had promised us a onetime grant of INR 300,000 each for every cadre and INR 500,000 each for the politburo members. It is also not paying us a monthly stipend of INR 4,000 each, as promised. And vocational training still remains a dream,” Farooque said. After the homecoming programme, held at the Assam Rifles headquarters at Mantripukhri on the outskirts of Imphal, the cadres were told to stay at their respective homes for the time being. The Government had “promised” them a designated camp for their safety. More than two years after the ceremony they are still at home. The government is paying them some money from time to time in instalments. Farooque admitted that the cadres had received INR 28,000 each till today. The cadres are demanding vocational training, payment of the onetime grant, monthly stipend and a designated camp for their stay. “Because of the control of politburo members, our cadres have not committed any crimes till today. After December 31, we will not be able to control them and prevent them from going back to jungles,” Farooque said. Earlier, 41 PULF cadres of the group turned up at the “homecoming ceremony”, a sort of surrender programme on June 14, 2011. Later, more cadres joined the peace process and more than 150 cadres of this group have come overground.
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December - 24 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were arrested in Srinagar on December 24, reports The Times of India. "One of the three terrorists was picked up from Hazrtbal area and the other two were nabbed in Kadekadal area of old city," said an unnamed P
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were arrested in Srinagar on December 24, reports The Times of India. "One of the three terrorists was picked up from Hazrtbal area and the other two were nabbed in Kadekadal area of old city," said an unnamed Police officer. "A special unit of police on Tuesday [December 24] arrested Lateef Ahmad, a LeT militant, from Hazratbal area. Lateef led police to Kadekadal where two other terrorists were picked up during routine frisking on the road," a source said. Initial reports said four unidentified people (who later turned to be cops in plainclothes) shot a youth in his foot and bundled him along with his companion in a private cab in Kadekadal. Sources said interrogation of the three arrested terrorists led police to Yechkoot village of Budgam, resulting in an encounter. However, the terrorists managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Police had received information last week from central and state intelligence agencies that several LeT terrorists were preparing to launch an attack in Srinagar city. Following the intelligence inputs, surveillance was intensified.
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December - 24 
Visakhapatnam District rural Police on December 24 arrested six members of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia, reports The Times of India. The militia members were identified as A Venkata Ramana (25), G Nagaraju (26), G Sathibabu
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Visakhapatnam District rural Police on December 24 arrested six members of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia, reports The Times of India. The militia members were identified as A Venkata Ramana (25), G Nagaraju (26), G Sathibabu (26), M Chinabbai (28), T Sathibabu (30) and Vanthala Sibu (25), all natives of Balapam village in the District. They were involved in the murder of Killo Rambabu, a surrendered Maoist, and his friend K Rammohan for being Police informers at Johar Ghat road on November 8, 2013.
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December - 24 
A Police Constable was killed and five others, including a Sub Inspector (SI), were injured in twin blasts in Mansehra District on December 24, reported The Express Tribune. Police said the attacks were caused by remote-controlled blasts by the roads
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A Police Constable was killed and five others, including a Sub Inspector (SI), were injured in twin blasts in Mansehra District on December 24, reported The Express Tribune. Police said the attacks were caused by remote-controlled blasts by the roadside, adding police vans were the prime target. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks. According to details, in the first attack, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tariq Khan said that the first bomb exploded near Chakriali on Jail Road, nearly a kilometre away from Police Lines. The device was detonated seconds after a police mobile passed by. However, another vehicle with two passengers came under attack. The passengers and driver, identified as Khurram Shah, Ayam Miskeen and Saqib, who were returning from Mansehra Jail after meeting prisoners, sustained serious injuries.
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December - 24 
At least five militants and one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, identified as Sobedar Samar Gul, were killed in an exchange of fire in Buleda area of Turbat District on December 24, reported The Express Tribune. The FC claimed to have recovered arms a
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At least five militants and one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, identified as Sobedar Samar Gul, were killed in an exchange of fire in Buleda area of Turbat District on December 24, reported The Express Tribune. The FC claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition, including a sniper rifle, three Kalashnikovs and two G3s. “Five militants and a FC man were killed in ensuing heavy exchange of fire with militants. Militants have taken away three dead bodies and their two injured companions,” FC spokesperson said. The statement further stated that a group of armed militants disguised as officers attacked the makeshift camp of a construction company, damaging two bulldozers and snatching the weapons of Balochistan Levies personnel. The administration informed FC about the incident, which reached the site and cordoned the area off. The spokesperson also said that militants wanted to stop construction of the road in Buleda.
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December - 24 
Four Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts killed four people including two teenagers and injured 23 others on Chehlum and Orangi Town areas, reports The Daily Times on December 25. The first explosion took place near Capri Cinema on MA Jinnah
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Four Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts killed four people including two teenagers and injured 23 others on Chehlum and Orangi Town areas, reports The Daily Times on December 25. The first explosion took place near Capri Cinema on MA Jinnah Road, a few moments before the Chehlum procession of Imam Hussain (RA) passed by. The bomb was planted on the roadside pole of a signboard. No casualties were reported from the first incidence. However, three back-to-back explosions shook Azakhana-e-Kauser Imambargah and Qasba Colony area of Orangi Town, claiming four lives, including two teenagers, and wounding around 23 people.
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December - 24 
Nearly four hours after the explosion, a Police van was attacked on the same road by another device planted by the roadside. DPO Khurram Rasheed said police personnel were returning from Police Lines when the explosion occurred. Constable Aurangzeb w
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Nearly four hours after the explosion, a Police van was attacked on the same road by another device planted by the roadside. DPO Khurram Rasheed said police personnel were returning from Police Lines when the explosion occurred. Constable Aurangzeb was killed on the spot, while SI Chanan Khan, constable Sajid and passer-by Saleem were injured.
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December - 24 
Police investigators suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants to be behind the series of Chehlum (40th day of muharram) bombings on December 24, 2013 in Orangi Town that killed four people, reports Daily Times. An FIR No 435/13 under Sect
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Police investigators suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants to be behind the series of Chehlum (40th day of muharram) bombings on December 24, 2013 in Orangi Town that killed four people, reports Daily Times. An FIR No 435/13 under Sections 302, 324, 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act and 4/5 of the Explosives Act was lodged against unidentified persons at Mominabad Police Station on behalf of the injured Police Sub-Inspector, Muhammad Shafi. Investigators are investigating the involvement of Zohaib, an alleged terrorist of the TTP who was killed during an exchange of fire with Rangers in Manghopir on the same day. “Yes, the TTP could be been behind the yesterday’s bombings,” said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Odho. “But we cannot share more details as the investigations have just begun.”
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Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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