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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2007
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January - 1 
Security forces (SFs) on January 1 killed a most wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, Shaukat Ahmed Najjar alias Munna Janwari, along with one of his associates in a major gun-battle at Sopore in the Baramulla district, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the troops used armoured vehi
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Security forces (SFs) on January 1 killed a most wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, Shaukat Ahmed Najjar alias Munna Janwari, along with one of his associates in a major gun-battle at Sopore in the Baramulla district, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the troops used armoured vehicles and demolished the non-residential structure of Abdul Aziz Kanjwal in the densely populated Muslim Pir locality with improvised explosive devices. Even as one of the three LeT militants, Jan Mohammad alias Jana Kandru, managed to escape, both his associates were killed. After their bodies were recovered from the rubble, they were identified as Shaukat Ahmed Najjar alias Munna Janwari alias Salfi alias Tawheed and Ghulam Nabi Khuroo alias Lamboo alias Haji alias Shooter alias Suhail. Officials said that over the last one year, Lashkar's fresh recruits, headed by Munna Janwari, had established a strong base and well-connected network of operatives in Sopore area, which, for some, appeared to be a "liberated zone".
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January - 2 
A top militant of the Al Badr outfit, Abu Billal, was shot dead by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Sangiot in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on January 2, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 50 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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A top militant of the Al Badr outfit, Abu Billal, was shot dead by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Sangiot in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on January 2, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 50 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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January - 2 
An unidentified civilian was killed during a cross fire between Nagaland Police and unidentified militants at Shamator town in the Tuensang district on January 2, according to Nagaland Post.
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An unidentified civilian was killed during a cross fire between Nagaland Police and unidentified militants at Shamator town in the Tuensang district on January 2, according to Nagaland Post.
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January - 2 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Kongkon Gogoi alias Kamal Gogoi and Surajit Gohain alias Yugantar Phukon, were killed in an encounter with security force personnel at Chirang Gaon under Bordubi police station in the Tinsukia district on January 2, reports Sentinel. While anothe
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Kongkon Gogoi alias Kamal Gogoi and Surajit Gohain alias Yugantar Phukon, were killed in an encounter with security force personnel at Chirang Gaon under Bordubi police station in the Tinsukia district on January 2, reports Sentinel. While another unidentified cadre managed to escape, INR 67,000 in cash, a 9 mm pistol, a cell phone and other incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the slain cadres.
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January - 3 
A Naib Subedar of Army was killed and two other jawans were injured in an encounter with the terrorists of the Pir Panjal Regiment of the Hiz-bul-Mujahideen (HM) at Khadoon in the Budhal area of Rajouri district on January 3, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A Naib Subedar of Army was killed and two other jawans were injured in an encounter with the terrorists of the Pir Panjal Regiment of the Hiz-bul-Mujahideen (HM) at Khadoon in the Budhal area of Rajouri district on January 3, according to Daily Excelsior.
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January - 4 
In the State, six ULFA militants, identified as Pitar Rava, Sriram Rava, Bidhan Rava, Ashok Narzary, Gangaram Koch and Sujit Rava, were arrested following an encounter with security force (SF) personnel near Hail river under Kachugaon police station in the Kokrajhar district on January 4, reports As
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In the State, six ULFA militants, identified as Pitar Rava, Sriram Rava, Bidhan Rava, Ashok Narzary, Gangaram Koch and Sujit Rava, were arrested following an encounter with security force (SF) personnel near Hail river under Kachugaon police station in the Kokrajhar district on January 4, reports Assam Tribune. One pisotl, one revolver, fake Indian currency, and some incriminating documents were recovered from their possession.
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January - 4 
Security force (SF) personnel killed four top commanders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami during an encounter at Barf Wali Gali in the Gool area of Udhampur district on January 4, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Abu Salem, a ‘divisional
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Security force (SF) personnel killed four top commanders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami during an encounter at Barf Wali Gali in the Gool area of Udhampur district on January 4, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Abu Salem, a ‘divisional commander’ of the HuJI, Abu Sufian, a ‘district commander’ of the JeM, Abu Billal, an ‘area commander’ of JeM, all three Pakistanis and Mohammed Sharief alias Abu Hamza, a ‘group commander’ of JeM. Four AK rifles, eight magazines, 40 rounds and one I Com wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 7 
An encounter was reported between security personnel and militants Atharamura hill range along the border between South Tripura and West Tripura districts on Dember 7-afternoon. While no casualty was reported, militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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An encounter was reported between security personnel and militants Atharamura hill range along the border between South Tripura and West Tripura districts on Dember 7-afternoon. While no casualty was reported, militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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January - 7 
Police recovered about INR 32 lakh cash from the Lachagudem forest area after a brief exchange of fire with the Maoists, reports Daily India.
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Police recovered about INR 32 lakh cash from the Lachagudem forest area after a brief exchange of fire with the Maoists, reports Daily India.
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January - 7 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel in a counter-insurgency operation in the Sibsagar district on January 7, according to Hindustan Times.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel in a counter-insurgency operation in the Sibsagar district on January 7, according to Hindustan Times.
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January - 8 
On January 8, four cadres belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women cadres, were killed during an encounter in Chhinari forest area under Chhote Dongar police station in the Narayanpur district. According to The Hindu, a joint party of Central Reserve Police
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On January 8, four cadres belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women cadres, were killed during an encounter in Chhinari forest area under Chhote Dongar police station in the Narayanpur district. According to The Hindu, a joint party of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Chhattisgarh Police recovered three weapons during subsequent search operations.
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January - 9 
An old man was wounded by a stray bullet on January 9, during an exchange of fire between the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres and troops of the 14 Maratha Regiment at Kamphajal village in the Chandel district, reports Nagaland Post.
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An old man was wounded by a stray bullet on January 9, during an exchange of fire between the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres and troops of the 14 Maratha Regiment at Kamphajal village in the Chandel district, reports Nagaland Post.
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January - 9 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Kota-Satri village in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on January 9, according to Daily Excelsior. An AK assault rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Kota-Satri village in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on January 9, according to Daily Excelsior. An AK assault rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 9 
One NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Moa Phom, was killed in a shootout on the same day, when a twenty-member group of the NSCN-K attacked a base of the outfit at Daklane area of Kohima in the evening.
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One NSCN-IM cadre, identified as Moa Phom, was killed in a shootout on the same day, when a twenty-member group of the NSCN-K attacked a base of the outfit at Daklane area of Kohima in the evening.
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January - 11 
Andhra Pradesh Police, on January 11, killed two cadres belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, during an encounter in the Kotapalli forest area near the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border in the Khammam district. According to Indian Express, the encounter o
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Andhra Pradesh Police, on January 11, killed two cadres belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, during an encounter in the Kotapalli forest area near the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border in the Khammam district. According to Indian Express, the encounter occurred after a police party came across a Maoist den during a routine patrol. Five other Maoists, however, managed to escape. Two rifles, some ammunition and Maoist literature was recovered from the incident site.
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January - 11 
Security force (SF) personnel killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter near Handwara in the Kupwara district on January 11, Daily Excelsior reported. A pistol, some ammunition and a radio set were seized from the incident site.
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Security force (SF) personnel killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter near Handwara in the Kupwara district on January 11, Daily Excelsior reported. A pistol, some ammunition and a radio set were seized from the incident site.
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January - 12 
Three unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed and three others arrested during a counter-insurgency operation in the Darrang district on January 12, reports Press Trust of India.
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Three unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed and three others arrested during a counter-insurgency operation in the Darrang district on January 12, reports Press Trust of India.
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January - 13 
The Nalgonda district police killed four cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an encounter on the outskirts of Yelamanagudem village in Gurrampodu mandal (administrative division) on January 13, reports The Hindu. Unconfirmed sources said that a senior second rung leader Bet
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The Nalgonda district police killed four cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an encounter on the outskirts of Yelamanagudem village in Gurrampodu mandal (administrative division) on January 13, reports The Hindu. Unconfirmed sources said that a senior second rung leader Betharaju Narasimha alias Mukku Ravi alias Janardhan of Mallareddygudem in Samsthan Narayanapur mandal was among those killed. Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar said that two to four Maoists might have managed to escape. An AK-47, one carbine, one stengun, one tapancha (country-made revolver), three grenades and kitbags were recovered from the encounter site. It is not clear whether the Maoists, who had suffered a series of set backs in recent times, gathered there for a district committee meeting.
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January - 16 
A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with a group of terrorists at Handwara in the Kupwara district on January 16, according to Daily Excelsior. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with a group of terrorists at Handwara in the Kupwara district on January 16, according to Daily Excelsior. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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January - 16 
Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Nirmal Debbarma and Binode Debbarma, were arrested following an encounter with the security force personnel at Hari Kumar Para under Champahowar police station in the West Tripura district on January 16-mid
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Nirmal Debbarma and Binode Debbarma, were arrested following an encounter with the security force personnel at Hari Kumar Para under Champahowar police station in the West Tripura district on January 16-midnight, according to Tripurainfo. While one khukri (Nepalese knife) and some incriminating documents were recovered, other militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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January - 17 
Security force (SF) personnel killed at least three cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during an encounter at Augam in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on January 17, according to Daily Excelsior. The three were identified as Sheeraz alias Muzamil, Muddassar and Riyaz.
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Security force (SF) personnel killed at least three cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during an encounter at Augam in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on January 17, according to Daily Excelsior. The three were identified as Sheeraz alias Muzamil, Muddassar and Riyaz.
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January - 17 
Two unidentified ULFA militants were killed in an encounter with the Army personnel near Doomdooma tea estate in the Tinsukia district, according to Chennaionline. Two ULFA cadres were also arrested from the encounter site.
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Two unidentified ULFA militants were killed in an encounter with the Army personnel near Doomdooma tea estate in the Tinsukia district, according to Chennaionline. Two ULFA cadres were also arrested from the encounter site.
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January - 19 
A suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, was shot dead by Imphal East police commandos during a counter-insurgency operation at Wakha under Porompat police station on January 19, according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with a magazine with two live rounds was recov
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A suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, was shot dead by Imphal East police commandos during a counter-insurgency operation at Wakha under Porompat police station on January 19, according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with a magazine with two live rounds was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 19 
A ULFA militant, ‘sergeant’ Polashmani Barua, was killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel at Dirok Nabajyoti under Pengeri police station in the Tinsukia district. While three other militants managed to escape, four gelatin sticks and five detonators were recovered from the possess
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A ULFA militant, ‘sergeant’ Polashmani Barua, was killed in an encounter with security force (SF) personnel at Dirok Nabajyoti under Pengeri police station in the Tinsukia district. While three other militants managed to escape, four gelatin sticks and five detonators were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 20 
A ULFA militant was killed in an encounter with a team of police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Boragoan Nepali Basti under the Gorchuk police outpost.
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A ULFA militant was killed in an encounter with a team of police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Boragoan Nepali Basti under the Gorchuk police outpost.
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January - 20 
On January 20, Doda district Police killed two top terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) in an encounter in Nali Dolu area under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station. Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Manohar Singh said that the encounter occurred a search and cordon operation by th
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On January 20, Doda district Police killed two top terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) in an encounter in Nali Dolu area under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station. Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Manohar Singh said that the encounter occurred a search and cordon operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Police in the dense forest areas of Nali Dolu. The slain militants have been identified as divisional commander Noor Mohammad alias Ansari and area commander Mohammad Ashraf alias Gauri. A SOG personnel was also injured in the encounter. Two AK rifles, two magazines, 10 AK live rounds, one Kenwood set, two pouches and other materials were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 21 
In a separate incident, two Maoists and a police constable were killed during a two-hour encounter in the Bhejji area of Dantewada district. The police also claimed to have arrested two women Maoists. Many cadres, however, managed to escape.
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In a separate incident, two Maoists and a police constable were killed during a two-hour encounter in the Bhejji area of Dantewada district. The police also claimed to have arrested two women Maoists. Many cadres, however, managed to escape.
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January - 21 
On January 21, at least five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by security forces during separate incidents in Chhattisgarh. Three Maoists were killed in a gun battle between Maoists and the joint team of the local police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) i
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On January 21, at least five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by security forces during separate incidents in Chhattisgarh. Three Maoists were killed in a gun battle between Maoists and the joint team of the local police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the forest area of Timarpur in the Bastar district. Police sources said that Timarpur, located some 520 kilometres south of State capital Raipur, has several Maoist hideouts that are protected by landmines.
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January - 22 
At least four United Lieration Front of Asom (ULFA) militants hurled a grenade on police personnel who retaliated injuring two militants at Gopalpur under Kalapani police outpost in the Dhubri district on January 22-morning, reports Telegraph. While the injured militants managed to escape, a mobile
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At least four United Lieration Front of Asom (ULFA) militants hurled a grenade on police personnel who retaliated injuring two militants at Gopalpur under Kalapani police outpost in the Dhubri district on January 22-morning, reports Telegraph. While the injured militants managed to escape, a mobile phone was recovered from the incident site.
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January - 22 
One suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel in a retaliatory fire at Kharam village in the Thoubal district. One lethod gun, one AK-56 magazine and one Kenwood radio set were recovered from his possession.
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One suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel in a retaliatory fire at Kharam village in the Thoubal district. One lethod gun, one AK-56 magazine and one Kenwood radio set were recovered from his possession.
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January - 25 
A tea labourer was killed in a cross-fire between security personnel and United Democratic Liberation Army militants at Dholai tea estate in the Hailakandi district on January 25. The newly formed outfit, reportedly comprising of Reang tribals and Bangladeshi nationals, was involved in abductions an
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A tea labourer was killed in a cross-fire between security personnel and United Democratic Liberation Army militants at Dholai tea estate in the Hailakandi district on January 25. The newly formed outfit, reportedly comprising of Reang tribals and Bangladeshi nationals, was involved in abductions and extortions in the Karimganj and Hailakandi districts.
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January - 26 
A ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Sharief Khan alias Aurangzeb, was shot dead by security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Kachwan jungle in the Anantnag district on January 26, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, three magazines and a pouch were recovered f
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A ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Sharief Khan alias Aurangzeb, was shot dead by security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Kachwan jungle in the Anantnag district on January 26, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, three magazines and a pouch were recovered from his possession.
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January - 26 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Malkangiri district on January 26, reports The Hindu. The security forces were clearing their way by
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Malkangiri district on January 26, reports The Hindu. The security forces were clearing their way by removing the trees felled on the highway near MV-126 village under the Kalimela police station limits. The Maoists had felled the trees on the previous night in protest against the Republic Day celebrations in the area, official sources said. After triggering the blast, Maoists hiding in the nearby forest areas opened fire on the police leading to a hour-long exchange pf fire. It was, however, immediately not known whether any Maoist was killed in the encounter.
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January - 27 
A ULFA militant, Swadhin Rabha, was killed in an encounter with security force personnel near Krishnai under Dudhnoi police station in the Goalpara district on January 27.
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A ULFA militant, Swadhin Rabha, was killed in an encounter with security force personnel near Krishnai under Dudhnoi police station in the Goalpara district on January 27.
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January - 27 
On January 27, a militant belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed during an encounter at Bandaguri village in the Tinsukia district, reports Times of India. The slain militant, identified as Binod Chetia, is reported to be behind the recent killing of Hindi-speaking people
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On January 27, a militant belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed during an encounter at Bandaguri village in the Tinsukia district, reports Times of India. The slain militant, identified as Binod Chetia, is reported to be behind the recent killing of Hindi-speaking people at Longswal under Doomdooma police station of Tinsukia district. Official sources further said that the militant, a self-styled lance corporal of the outfit, belonged to the 28th battalion of the outfit.
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January - 28 
Two security force (SF) personnel were killed and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Chadroo in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on January 28-night, Daily Excelsior reports.
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Two security force (SF) personnel were killed and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Chadroo in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on January 28-night, Daily Excelsior reports.
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January - 29 
An encounter between Thoubal police commandos and suspected militants were reported from Wangjing bazaar in the Thoubal district on January 29, according to Imphal Free Press. The encounter followed the arrest of a People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Thokchom Bijen Singh
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An encounter between Thoubal police commandos and suspected militants were reported from Wangjing bazaar in the Thoubal district on January 29, according to Imphal Free Press. The encounter followed the arrest of a People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Thokchom Bijen Singh alias Maijao. One van and a motor cycle were recovered from the arrested militant.
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January - 29 
On January 29, a police constable was killed and two others were injured during an encounter between police personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Wajeda forest area in the Khammam district, reports New Indian Express. Police sources said that the Maoists opene
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On January 29, a police constable was killed and two others were injured during an encounter between police personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Wajeda forest area in the Khammam district, reports New Indian Express. Police sources said that the Maoists opened fire on the police personnel who were conducting combing operations in the forest area, leading to an exchange of fire.
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January - 29 
On the same day, SF personnel shot dead another ULFA militant, identified as Swadhin Rabha, in an encounter at Kalpani village under Krishnai police station in Goalpara district. One AK-56 assault rifle with ammunition was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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On the same day, SF personnel shot dead another ULFA militant, identified as Swadhin Rabha, in an encounter at Kalpani village under Krishnai police station in Goalpara district. One AK-56 assault rifle with ammunition was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 29 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead an ULFA militant, identified as Moni Gogo, in a retaliatory fire, when a group of ULFA militants reportedly hurled a hand grenade at the SF personnel near the Dehing River at Asomiya Gaon under Joypur police station in the Dibrugarh district, reports Assam Tri
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead an ULFA militant, identified as Moni Gogo, in a retaliatory fire, when a group of ULFA militants reportedly hurled a hand grenade at the SF personnel near the Dehing River at Asomiya Gaon under Joypur police station in the Dibrugarh district, reports Assam Tribune. A cache of arms and explosives, including 16 rounds of ammunition, a detonator, a diary, an improvise explosive device and writing pad of the ULFA, were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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January - 29 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants claimed to have killed three security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at Gamphajol under Moreh police station in the Chandel district on January 29. However, the Public Relation Officer (Defence) confirmed that one SF personnel was injured i
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants claimed to have killed three security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at Gamphajol under Moreh police station in the Chandel district on January 29. However, the Public Relation Officer (Defence) confirmed that one SF personnel was injured in the encounter.
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January - 30 
Security force personnel arrested three Maoists, including two women, following a two-hour long encounter, which ensued when SFs raided a Maoist hideout close to the Andhra Pradesh border in the forests near Karamguda village under Chitrakonda Police station in Malkangiri district on January 30, rep
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Security force personnel arrested three Maoists, including two women, following a two-hour long encounter, which ensued when SFs raided a Maoist hideout close to the Andhra Pradesh border in the forests near Karamguda village under Chitrakonda Police station in Malkangiri district on January 30, reports Pioneer. Police sources informed Pioneer that 230 rounds were fired by SF personnel and 50 by the Maoists adding that the arrested Maoists were identified as Ramesh, Laxmi and Magama. They were of Telugu origin and literature written in Telugu was recovered from their possession. Large quantity of explosives, a solar phone, electronic detonators and fuse wire were also recovered from their hideout.
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January - 31 
In a separate incident, police gunned down another Maoist in a shootout in the Dantewada district on late January 31-afternoon.
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In a separate incident, police gunned down another Maoist in a shootout in the Dantewada district on late January 31-afternoon.
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January - 31 
Three cadres Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh on January 31, Daily India reports. "'Two CPI-Maoist senior cadres were killed in a forested stretch of Bijapur in the Bastar district, near the Andhra Pradesh border, in an hour-long enc
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Three cadres Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh on January 31, Daily India reports. "'Two CPI-Maoist senior cadres were killed in a forested stretch of Bijapur in the Bastar district, near the Andhra Pradesh border, in an hour-long encounter", said Girdhari Nayak, Inspector General (Maoist operations). Police recovered some self-loading rifles and other weapons from the site.
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February - 1 
On February 1, two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the police personnel in the forest areas of Peruru in Vajedu mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district, reports New Indian Express. The forest area is situated on the the Khammam
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On February 1, two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the police personnel in the forest areas of Peruru in Vajedu mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district, reports New Indian Express. The forest area is situated on the the Khammam-Chattisgarh border. A self loading rifle and a .303 rifle were recovered from the killed Maoists. Police said that they are yet to establish the identity of the killed Maoists.
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February - 2 
Two civilians, identified as Ningthoujam Ranbir alias Thopchao and Yambem Kala, were reportedly killed in a cross-fire when an unidentified militant fired at the Border Security Force (BSF) post at Nongpok Sekmai in the Imphal West district on February 2 and subsequent retaliation of the BSF personn
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Two civilians, identified as Ningthoujam Ranbir alias Thopchao and Yambem Kala, were reportedly killed in a cross-fire when an unidentified militant fired at the Border Security Force (BSF) post at Nongpok Sekmai in the Imphal West district on February 2 and subsequent retaliation of the BSF personnel, according to Sangai Express. Reports added one BSF personnel, Vinod Ragov, sustained injuries in the attack.
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February - 6 
A civilian was killed and two others were injured as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire targeting a security force picket at Lawalong in the Chatra district. According to Times of India, 200 CPI-Maoist cadres, following a three hour encounter retreated into the fo
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A civilian was killed and two others were injured as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire targeting a security force picket at Lawalong in the Chatra district. According to Times of India, 200 CPI-Maoist cadres, following a three hour encounter retreated into the forest areas.
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February - 10 
Security forces (SFs) are reported to have killed two terrorists during an encounter in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on February 10. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that troops of Rashtriya Rifles (62 Battalion) laid siege to a cluster of houses at Chak-e-Cholan village in Shopian afte
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Security forces (SFs) are reported to have killed two terrorists during an encounter in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on February 10. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that troops of Rashtriya Rifles (62 Battalion) laid siege to a cluster of houses at Chak-e-Cholan village in Shopian after learning that a group of four terrorists was hiding at the residence of one Assadullah. In the brief gun-battle that followed two terrorists managed to hide but two more were killed. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from their possession. Officials have tentatively identified the slain militants as Noor Khan alias Muawiya alias Bihari alias Bangladeshi and Abu Vaqas of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). A 35-year-old civilian, identified as Nazir Ahmed Shah, also reportedly died in the cross-firing.
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February - 12 
According to Kalinga Times, a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in the Malkangiri district on the eve of the three-tier panchayat (local self-government) polls in Orissa on February 12. The incident took place when a police party heading for the Badigata polling
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According to Kalinga Times, a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in the Malkangiri district on the eve of the three-tier panchayat (local self-government) polls in Orissa on February 12. The incident took place when a police party heading for the Badigata polling booth under Kalimela police station of Malkangiri was attacked by the Maoists from inside the Kurup forests. One of the Maoists was killed as police personnel opened retaliatory fire. Police claimed to have recovered a grenade, explosives, literatures, kit bags and polythene sheets from the encounter site.
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February - 12 
Police officials in Chhattisgarh on February 12 said that they have arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres and recovered explosives during an overnight raid in the Narayanpur area near Abujhmad locality in the forested Bastar region. Bastar range Inspector General of Police R.K. Vij told IANS, "Six rebels d
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Police officials in Chhattisgarh on February 12 said that they have arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres and recovered explosives during an overnight raid in the Narayanpur area near Abujhmad locality in the forested Bastar region. Bastar range Inspector General of Police R.K. Vij told IANS, "Six rebels dressed up in Maoist uniform surrendered to the police after a brief gun-battle in their hideout. We seized three tiffin bombs, one detonator, a 50-metre wire and Maoist literature from them."
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February - 23 
According to Daily Excelsior, two Pakistani militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit and an Army personnel were killed and two other soldiers were wounded in a day long encounter during which militants fled from one house to another in populated village of Hasblot and Raina Mohalla in the Tha
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According to Daily Excelsior, two Pakistani militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit and an Army personnel were killed and two other soldiers were wounded in a day long encounter during which militants fled from one house to another in populated village of Hasblot and Raina Mohalla in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on February 23. The slain militants were identified as Shahid Rasool alias Abu Mavia and Abu Umar alias Khalid while the Army personnel killed was identified as Anant Kumar. One AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, five AK magazines, 73 rounds, one grenade, two pouches, three mattress sheets, eight diaries and two mobile telephones were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 24 
An ‘area commander’ of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Krishnadhan Debbarma, was killed in a retaliatory firing by the security force (SF) personnel who were attacked by the militants at Bablabari village under Champahaor police station in the West Tripura district on
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An ‘area commander’ of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Krishnadhan Debbarma, was killed in a retaliatory firing by the security force (SF) personnel who were attacked by the militants at Bablabari village under Champahaor police station in the West Tripura district on February 24-night. SF personnel recovered spent cartridges and other used materials from hideout of the militants who escaped with Debbarma’s firearms. The report added that Debbarma had been on the run for the past two years.
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February - 27 
In a late night gun-battle on February 27, two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles and an unidentified militant were killed and a soldier wounded in the Mawar area of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that the militant killed in the encounter was unidentified though
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In a late night gun-battle on February 27, two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles and an unidentified militant were killed and a soldier wounded in the Mawar area of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that the militant killed in the encounter was unidentified though he was believed to be a Pakistani cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). One AK 56 rifle, one mobile phone set, one wireless set, three AK magazines, one pouch, one Global Positioning System (GPS), six mobile phone chargers, one Walkman, six rucksacks and some ration were recovered from the slain militant. Officials admitted that five to seven militants of the group had managed to escape. The two soldiers killed in the gun-battle were identified as Tarsem Singh and Patil Bhagwat Vishwanath.
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February - 28 
Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) shot dead, Abu Talha, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was plotting fidayeen (suicide) attacks at Governor’s House and State Legislators hostel in Jammu, in an encounter at village Safian in foothills of Bala Sundri temple under Billa
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Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) shot dead, Abu Talha, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was plotting fidayeen (suicide) attacks at Governor’s House and State Legislators hostel in Jammu, in an encounter at village Safian in foothills of Bala Sundri temple under Billawar police station jurisdiction in the Kathua district on February 28–morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Abu was a Pakistani national operating in Doda, Bhadarwah and Basantgarh. While two of his accomplices, Naseer Ahmed alias Bittu alias Raju and Lateef Bakerwal, were arrested, one police constable was injured in the encounter.
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March - 1 
One National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Joangfa Tripura, was shot dead by Dhalai district police at Sajaigroupingpara under Manu police station on March 1, according to Tripurainfo. While other militants managed to escape, a Chinese grenade was recovered from the encounter site.
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One National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Joangfa Tripura, was shot dead by Dhalai district police at Sajaigroupingpara under Manu police station on March 1, according to Tripurainfo. While other militants managed to escape, a Chinese grenade was recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 1 
The ‘commander-in-chief’ of Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment, identified as Mohd Yasin, and his associate, Shafaat, were killed by Army and Police in an encounter at Morha Daraj under Kandi police station jurisdiction in the Rajouri district. Yasin was carrying a reward of INR Five lakh o
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The ‘commander-in-chief’ of Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment, identified as Mohd Yasin, and his associate, Shafaat, were killed by Army and Police in an encounter at Morha Daraj under Kandi police station jurisdiction in the Rajouri district. Yasin was carrying a reward of INR Five lakh on his head, official sources said. Two AK rifles, three magazines, six grenades, one sophisticated wireless set and a number of incriminating documents were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 1 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Bhimber Gali in Poonch sector. Following an encounter that lasted about an hour, terrorists managed to escape back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) leaving behind one AK rifle, one magazine, one radio set and one mine, which wer
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Bhimber Gali in Poonch sector. Following an encounter that lasted about an hour, terrorists managed to escape back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) leaving behind one AK rifle, one magazine, one radio set and one mine, which were subsequently recovered.
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March - 2 
One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Bolin Moran, was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during an encounter at Nagaon Shantipur in Raidang under Digboi police station in the Tinsukia district on March 2-afternoon, according to Sentinel. A 9mm pistol, two magazines, three rou
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One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Bolin Moran, was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during an encounter at Nagaon Shantipur in Raidang under Digboi police station in the Tinsukia district on March 2-afternoon, according to Sentinel. A 9mm pistol, two magazines, three rounds of ammunition, Myanmarese currencies and incriminating documents were recovered from possession of the slain militant.
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March - 2 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including a woman cadre were killed during an encounter with the anti-naxal (left-wing extremist) squad police at a remote place between Marriguda and Thangalkota in the East Godavari district in the early hours of March 2, reports The
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including a woman cadre were killed during an encounter with the anti-naxal (left-wing extremist) squad police at a remote place between Marriguda and Thangalkota in the East Godavari district in the early hours of March 2, reports The Hindu. The slain Maoists are not yet identified and are believed to be top Maoist leaders of Orissa. East Godavari Police Superintendent Battini Srinivasulu told a press conference here that around 15 policemen and ten Maoists were believed to have participated in the encounter. Three weapons and three grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 3 
During a counter insurgency operation, two United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at Aishi in the Ukhrul district on March 3, reports Shillong Times. One SLR with 40 live rounds and one radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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During a counter insurgency operation, two United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at Aishi in the Ukhrul district on March 3, reports Shillong Times. One SLR with 40 live rounds and one radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 4 
Two suspected militants, Haranjoy Reang and Debendra Reang, were arrested and four guns were recovered following an encounter with security personnel at Tankaraipra under Chawmanu police station in the Dhalai district on March 3-night. However, other militants managed to escape from the encounter si
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Two suspected militants, Haranjoy Reang and Debendra Reang, were arrested and four guns were recovered following an encounter with security personnel at Tankaraipra under Chawmanu police station in the Dhalai district on March 3-night. However, other militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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March - 5 
An encounter took place between Army and Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment militants at Dhundak in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district. While, an army personnel Sepoy Rakesh Kumar was injured, the militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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An encounter took place between Army and Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment militants at Dhundak in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district. While, an army personnel Sepoy Rakesh Kumar was injured, the militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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March - 5 
An injured Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Pakistani national Mohammad Mansoor Manhas, who escaped from the encounter at Gund-Jehangir village in Sumbal area earlier in the day was arrested along with six of his local associates, including a woman, from Sopore on March 5-night. The local associates
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An injured Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Pakistani national Mohammad Mansoor Manhas, who escaped from the encounter at Gund-Jehangir village in Sumbal area earlier in the day was arrested along with six of his local associates, including a woman, from Sopore on March 5-night. The local associates were identified as Khurshid Ahmad Lone, his wife Masarat, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Ishtiyaq Ahmad Naikoo, Gulzar Ahmad Najar and Assadullah Parray. AK 56 rifle along with some ammunition were recovered from Manhas.
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March - 5 
An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter that ensued after a search party was attacked at Gund Jehangir in Sumbal area of Baramulla district on March 5, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol and other arms and ammunition were recovered from possession of the slain militant.
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An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter that ensued after a search party was attacked at Gund Jehangir in Sumbal area of Baramulla district on March 5, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol and other arms and ammunition were recovered from possession of the slain militant.
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March - 6 
Three militants, including a ‘lance corporal’ of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), were arrested by the security forces following an encounter at Tankarai Para under Chawmanu police station in the Dhalai district March 6, reports Sentinel. Four countrymade guns were recovered from the
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Three militants, including a ‘lance corporal’ of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), were arrested by the security forces following an encounter at Tankarai Para under Chawmanu police station in the Dhalai district March 6, reports Sentinel. Four countrymade guns were recovered from them.
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March - 7 
A self-styled 'sergeant major' of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Konjengbam Herojit, was shot dead by Army and Assam Rifles personnel in the Toubul area of Bishnupur district March 7-night, according to Imphal Free Press. Three other militants managed to escape from the encounter
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A self-styled 'sergeant major' of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Konjengbam Herojit, was shot dead by Army and Assam Rifles personnel in the Toubul area of Bishnupur district March 7-night, according to Imphal Free Press. Three other militants managed to escape from the encounter site. The slain militant was involved in the February 24 ambush in which 16 security personnel were killed.
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March - 7 
In a major combing operation in Wudar Balla forest cover of Rajwar in the Kupwara district security forces claimed to have killed four Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on March 7. Security forces also recovered four AK-56 rifles from the site of the encounter. Lt. Col Rajiv Kapoor, of R
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In a major combing operation in Wudar Balla forest cover of Rajwar in the Kupwara district security forces claimed to have killed four Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on March 7. Security forces also recovered four AK-56 rifles from the site of the encounter. Lt. Col Rajiv Kapoor, of Rashtriya Rifles 28 Bn, was injured the incident.
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March - 7 
The dead body of a suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Mayanglambam Nanda alias Priyobarta, was recovered from an unspecified place, reports Kanglaonline. He is believed to have been killed in an encounter between security forces and the outfit at Kutup village in the Ukhrul
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The dead body of a suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Mayanglambam Nanda alias Priyobarta, was recovered from an unspecified place, reports Kanglaonline. He is believed to have been killed in an encounter between security forces and the outfit at Kutup village in the Ukhrul district on March 3.
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March - 7 
Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, identified as Abu Shaheen alias Shaheen Afghani and Tahir Saqib, were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kupwara district. Two AK rifles, six magazines and wireless set in damaged condition were recovered from the encounter site.
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Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, identified as Abu Shaheen alias Shaheen Afghani and Tahir Saqib, were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kupwara district. Two AK rifles, six magazines and wireless set in damaged condition were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter that ensued after Maoists attacked a police camp on March 8 at Binagunda in the Gadchiroli district. Hindustan Times reports that Maoists managed to flee after an encounter that lasted for over two and a half hours.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter that ensued after Maoists attacked a police camp on March 8 at Binagunda in the Gadchiroli district. Hindustan Times reports that Maoists managed to flee after an encounter that lasted for over two and a half hours.
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March - 8 
A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sayar Ahmad, was killed at village Dachan Yaripora, in Kulgam area of Anantnag district on March 8, Daily Excelsior reports. Police also recovered one AK 47 rifle with UBGL and some magazines from the site of encounter.
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A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sayar Ahmad, was killed at village Dachan Yaripora, in Kulgam area of Anantnag district on March 8, Daily Excelsior reports. Police also recovered one AK 47 rifle with UBGL and some magazines from the site of encounter.
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March - 8 
An encounter between unidentified militants and security personnel was reported from Ashang village under Kasom Khullen police station in the Ukhrul district, according to Imphal Free Press. Further details of the incident are awaited.
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An encounter between unidentified militants and security personnel was reported from Ashang village under Kasom Khullen police station in the Ukhrul district, according to Imphal Free Press. Further details of the incident are awaited.
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March - 10 
During a counter insurgency operation, security forces killed two unidentified militants at Molvailup-Aishi area of the Ukhrul district on March 10, reports Sentinel. One SLR, ammunition and warlike stores were recovered from the incident site.
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During a counter insurgency operation, security forces killed two unidentified militants at Molvailup-Aishi area of the Ukhrul district on March 10, reports Sentinel. One SLR, ammunition and warlike stores were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 10 
On March 10, two civilians, Majid Jehangir of Arpal and Ghulam Mohammad Mir of Satoora, were killed during an encounter between unidentified militants and security forces at Arpal village in Tral. Defence spokesman, Col A K Mathur, said that both the civilians were killed when three fleeing militant
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On March 10, two civilians, Majid Jehangir of Arpal and Ghulam Mohammad Mir of Satoora, were killed during an encounter between unidentified militants and security forces at Arpal village in Tral. Defence spokesman, Col A K Mathur, said that both the civilians were killed when three fleeing militants used the civilian population as human shield while firing upon the troops.
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March - 10 
Two Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed during an encounter at Naibugh in south Kashmir. Operations were still continuing between the security forces and another HM militant.
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Two Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed during an encounter at Naibugh in south Kashmir. Operations were still continuing between the security forces and another HM militant.
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March - 11 
In the State, one Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) militant, Gandhi Reang alias Dragon, was killed at Asha para village near a displaced Bru refugee camp under Kanchanpur police station in the North Tripura district on March 10. According to police sources, Dragon was an inmate of Refugee camp
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In the State, one Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) militant, Gandhi Reang alias Dragon, was killed at Asha para village near a displaced Bru refugee camp under Kanchanpur police station in the North Tripura district on March 10. According to police sources, Dragon was an inmate of Refugee camp and he was involved in several militant activities. While two other militants were arrested, one country made pistol, one 9 mm revolver with two live rounds were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 11 
The third and the last holed up militant was killed in the encounter between militants and security forces (SFs) at Naibugh village in the Tral area of Pulwama district on March 11, Daily Excelsior reports. The militants were identified as Altaf Ahmed Khan alias Raashid, Altaf Ahmed Shah alias Sahil
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The third and the last holed up militant was killed in the encounter between militants and security forces (SFs) at Naibugh village in the Tral area of Pulwama district on March 11, Daily Excelsior reports. The militants were identified as Altaf Ahmed Khan alias Raashid, Altaf Ahmed Shah alias Sahil and Shabir Ahmed Bhat alias Asif Jameel of the Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM). Two AK-56 rifles, two hand grenades, one mobile phone, three mobile phone chargers and a wireless set were claimed to have been recovered from the site of the encounter.
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March - 11 
Two All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants, including one identified as Kanchanlal Debbarma alias Kasak, were killed at Marahadok village under Khowai police in the West Tripura district on March 11-morning. Other militants managed to escape from the encounter site. One Chinese pistol and a Chines
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Two All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants, including one identified as Kanchanlal Debbarma alias Kasak, were killed at Marahadok village under Khowai police in the West Tripura district on March 11-morning. Other militants managed to escape from the encounter site. One Chinese pistol and a Chinese grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 13 
In a gunfight troops of 32 Assam Rifles, along with a team of Imphal East police commandos gunned down a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant at Iroisemba in the Imphal West district on March 13. One 9-mm pistol was recovered from the incident site.
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In a gunfight troops of 32 Assam Rifles, along with a team of Imphal East police commandos gunned down a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant at Iroisemba in the Imphal West district on March 13. One 9-mm pistol was recovered from the incident site.
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March - 14 
According to unconfirmed reports, at least 16 militants belonging to a hill based rebel are suspected to have been killed in a heavy gunfight at Sita village in the Chandel district, reports Kanglaonline.
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According to unconfirmed reports, at least 16 militants belonging to a hill based rebel are suspected to have been killed in a heavy gunfight at Sita village in the Chandel district, reports Kanglaonline.
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March - 16 
One United Liberation Front of Asom’s (ULFA) bomb expert, Bidyut Barua alias Reba Gogoi, was killed by police personnel at Naojan area on March 16, reports Press Trust of India. The encounter started when Reba Gogoi and three of his accomplices hurled a grenade to escape from the police who tried to
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One United Liberation Front of Asom’s (ULFA) bomb expert, Bidyut Barua alias Reba Gogoi, was killed by police personnel at Naojan area on March 16, reports Press Trust of India. The encounter started when Reba Gogoi and three of his accomplices hurled a grenade to escape from the police who tried to stop them. Police recovered a US-made carbine, three powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and some documents from the slain militant.
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March - 17 
On March 17, Chhattisgarh Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre during an encounter in Pharsegarh area of Bijapur police district and recovered a .303 rifle which they said was looted after the March 15 attack on a police outpost in Rani Bodli, reports Zee News.
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On March 17, Chhattisgarh Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre during an encounter in Pharsegarh area of Bijapur police district and recovered a .303 rifle which they said was looted after the March 15 attack on a police outpost in Rani Bodli, reports Zee News.
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March - 17 
Police personnel during an encounter killed five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forested Farsegarh area of Bijapur police district of southern Chhattisgarh on March 17, reports Times of India. Following the encounter that lasted for two hours, “one body was recovered whil
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Police personnel during an encounter killed five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forested Farsegarh area of Bijapur police district of southern Chhattisgarh on March 17, reports Times of India. Following the encounter that lasted for two hours, “one body was recovered while the ultras carried away four bodies into the forest”, a police official said.
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March - 18 
A wanted militant, identified as Qasim Badana, was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Kokernag area of the Anantnag district, Daily Excelsior reports. An AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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A wanted militant, identified as Qasim Badana, was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Kokernag area of the Anantnag district, Daily Excelsior reports. An AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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March - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, including a Pakistani national identified as Salman Bhai, during a gun battle at village Chakoo-Shopian in the Pulwama district on March 19. Two AK assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the slain militants, Daily
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, including a Pakistani national identified as Salman Bhai, during a gun battle at village Chakoo-Shopian in the Pulwama district on March 19. Two AK assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the slain militants, Daily Excelsior reports.
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March - 19 
Two Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with security force personnel at Jakelkundi forest area under Kalimela police station in the Malkangiri district on March 19-evening, according to New Indian Express. Police recovered a pistol, a claymore mine, a landmine, wires, Maoist literature and a
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Two Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with security force personnel at Jakelkundi forest area under Kalimela police station in the Malkangiri district on March 19-evening, according to New Indian Express. Police recovered a pistol, a claymore mine, a landmine, wires, Maoist literature and a large number of detonators from the encounter site. Many of the Maoists wounded in the encounter managed to escape due to darkness.
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March - 20 
In a major cordon-and-search operation at Chhotimarg hamlet in the Divar forest area of Lolab valley in Kupwara district on March 20 Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit who were hiding at the residence of one Abdul Aziz War, Daily Excelsior reports. The mi
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In a major cordon-and-search operation at Chhotimarg hamlet in the Divar forest area of Lolab valley in Kupwara district on March 20 Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit who were hiding at the residence of one Abdul Aziz War, Daily Excelsior reports. The militants were identified as Riyaz Ahmed Wani and Maqsood Ahmed Ganai from Kashmir; and Abdur Rehman and Abu Huraira, from Pakistan. An Army officer, identified as Captain Harshan, and a SF personnel was killed during the encounter. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident. SFs recovered four AK-47 rifles, two radio sets, besides a large quantity of accessories, ammunition and explosives from the site of encounter.
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March - 20 March - 22
Head Constable Sunil Anna Kachre of 2 Para, who had sustained critical injuries in the encounter with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Lolab area of the Kupwara district on March 20, succumbed to injuries on March 22, Daily Excelsior reports.
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Head Constable Sunil Anna Kachre of 2 Para, who had sustained critical injuries in the encounter with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Lolab area of the Kupwara district on March 20, succumbed to injuries on March 22, Daily Excelsior reports.
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March - 25 
In a factional gunfight the cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) claimed to have shot dead four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Namsai in the Mon district on March 25, reports Nagaland Post.
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In a factional gunfight the cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) claimed to have shot dead four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Namsai in the Mon district on March 25, reports Nagaland Post.
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March - 28 
On March 28, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of Pakistani origin was killed by security forces in an encounter at village Nar in Mankot area of Poonch district. Daily Excelsior reports that the militant was later identified as Sehraj Ahmed, a resident of Kamalpur in Hazira area of Pakistan occupied
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On March 28, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of Pakistani origin was killed by security forces in an encounter at village Nar in Mankot area of Poonch district. Daily Excelsior reports that the militant was later identified as Sehraj Ahmed, a resident of Kamalpur in Hazira area of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He was operating with code names of Abu Harara and Abu Abdul Rehman. Recoveries made from the possession of slain militant include one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, two rounds, one grenade and some incriminating documents besides eatables including biscuits.
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March - 29 
On March 29, two naxalites (left-wing extremists) were killed in an encounter with the police in the Nalgonda district. According to the Hindu, a police party was combing areas near Noothankal, on a tip-off that some extremists were forcibly collecting money from building contractors, when the excha
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On March 29, two naxalites (left-wing extremists) were killed in an encounter with the police in the Nalgonda district. According to the Hindu, a police party was combing areas near Noothankal, on a tip-off that some extremists were forcibly collecting money from building contractors, when the exchange of fire occurred near Mukundapur village.
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March - 30 
In a counter insurgency operation the security forces (SFs) killed two the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, identified as Himeswar Borsaikia alias Rameshwar Borsikia and Papu Moran, at Manabhum Reserve Forest in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh on March 30, reports The Teleg
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In a counter insurgency operation the security forces (SFs) killed two the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, identified as Himeswar Borsaikia alias Rameshwar Borsikia and Papu Moran, at Manabhum Reserve Forest in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh on March 30, reports The Telegraph. Sources said that the top ULFA leader Borsaikia, who had joined ULFA in 1991, was planning to launch a series of attacks before Sainik Divas and the proposed visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on March 8 and 9.
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March - 31 
Police shot dead Mohammed Ali alias Abu Zar, a ‘section commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), at Kither in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on March 31, according to Daily Excelsior. Two other militants escaped during the encounter taking along with them an INSAS rifle of the slain militant. On
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Police shot dead Mohammed Ali alias Abu Zar, a ‘section commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), at Kither in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on March 31, according to Daily Excelsior. Two other militants escaped during the encounter taking along with them an INSAS rifle of the slain militant. One grenade, four INSAS magazines and one pouch were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 31 
Two militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed and an army officer was wounded in an encounter at Godhabeel Cokolapathar village in the Sivasagar district on March 31-night, according to Telegraph. Army sources said a 174 Field Regiment team stationed at Maibella in Siva
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Two militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed and an army officer was wounded in an encounter at Godhabeel Cokolapathar village in the Sivasagar district on March 31-night, according to Telegraph. Army sources said a 174 Field Regiment team stationed at Maibella in Sivasagar attacked the village following information that a three-member gang of ULFA cadres were taking shelter there. As the soldiers approached the residence of one Jiba Gogoi, the militants, armed with sophisticated weapons, reportedly opened fire. While two militants — self-styled sergeants major Nipon Borgohain and Biplob Konwar of the “Bravo” company of the 28th battalion of the ULFA — were killed in the three-hour encounter, the third managed to escape. An AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 58 rounds of ammunition, an improvised explosive device weighing 12 kg and several documents were recovered from the slain militants, who were identified on the basis of their Nagaland-registered driving licenses.
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April - 1 
In the State, a soldier, identified as Mohammad Maqbool Sheikh, was killed when an encounter occurred between militants and security force personnel at Sheikhpora in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district.
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In the State, a soldier, identified as Mohammad Maqbool Sheikh, was killed when an encounter occurred between militants and security force personnel at Sheikhpora in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district.
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April - 1 
Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Saifullah, a ‘tehsil commander’ and Faisal, a ‘section commander’, and a personnel of the Territorial Army, Ravinder Kumar, were killed in an encounter at Kushal in the Chatru area of Doda district. Two AK rifles, three magazines and some docu
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Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Saifullah, a ‘tehsil commander’ and Faisal, a ‘section commander’, and a personnel of the Territorial Army, Ravinder Kumar, were killed in an encounter at Kushal in the Chatru area of Doda district. Two AK rifles, three magazines and some documents were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 2 
According to Daily Excelsior, Mohammad Hussain Rishi alias Umair, a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was killed in an encounter that ensued after security forces conducted a cordon-and-search operation at Khullar Sof-Shali village in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on Apr
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According to Daily Excelsior, Mohammad Hussain Rishi alias Umair, a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was killed in an encounter that ensued after security forces conducted a cordon-and-search operation at Khullar Sof-Shali village in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on April 2.
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April - 2 
In a counter-insurgency operation, security forces killed four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres in the Udalguri district on April 2, reports Telegraph. They also recovered two AK-56 rifles, two grenades, 125 live ammunition, four magazines and 25 empty cases of AK-56 rifles from the inc
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In a counter-insurgency operation, security forces killed four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres in the Udalguri district on April 2, reports Telegraph. They also recovered two AK-56 rifles, two grenades, 125 live ammunition, four magazines and 25 empty cases of AK-56 rifles from the incident site.
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April - 2 
Reports from north Kashmir said that both the holed up militants at the house of one Mohammad Ramzan alias Nika Pir managed to escape amid an encounter at Chitti Bandi in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on April 2-night.
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Reports from north Kashmir said that both the holed up militants at the house of one Mohammad Ramzan alias Nika Pir managed to escape amid an encounter at Chitti Bandi in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on April 2-night.
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April - 4 
According to Tripurainfo, a gun battle occurred between security force (SF) personnel and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants at Chandramani village in the Dhalai district on April 4. However, no casualty was reported. During subsequent search operations, SF personnel recovered a C
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According to Tripurainfo, a gun battle occurred between security force (SF) personnel and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants at Chandramani village in the Dhalai district on April 4. However, no casualty was reported. During subsequent search operations, SF personnel recovered a Chinese-make grenade from the incident site.
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April - 5 
One soldier was killed during an encounter with a group of three terrorists at Panzpora in the Anantnag district on April 5. Additional Superintendent of Police of Anantnag informed that a gunfight continued between the Army-Police combine and the holed up terrorists for several hours. He said that
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One soldier was killed during an encounter with a group of three terrorists at Panzpora in the Anantnag district on April 5. Additional Superintendent of Police of Anantnag informed that a gunfight continued between the Army-Police combine and the holed up terrorists for several hours. He said that firing subsided from both sides in the evening. However, it was not clear whether the terrorists were killed or they had managed to escape.
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April - 5 
Security forces and unidentified militants exchanged fire at village Malikpora Tilogrih area of Bhallesa in the Doda district late April 5 night. However, the militants managed to escape from the spot under the cover of darkness. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 56 rounds were subsequently recovere
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Security forces and unidentified militants exchanged fire at village Malikpora Tilogrih area of Bhallesa in the Doda district late April 5 night. However, the militants managed to escape from the spot under the cover of darkness. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 56 rounds were subsequently recovered from the spot of encounter.
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April - 6 
On April 6, three Al Badr militants were killed during an operation at Gousiya Colony, near Ishbar in the Nishat area in the outskirts of capital city of Srinagar. Operation was launched after a tip off of the presence of the militants in the house of a vegetable vendor. Two police personnel were in
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On April 6, three Al Badr militants were killed during an operation at Gousiya Colony, near Ishbar in the Nishat area in the outskirts of capital city of Srinagar. Operation was launched after a tip off of the presence of the militants in the house of a vegetable vendor. Two police personnel were injured during the encounter. The slain militants have been identified as Akhtar Pahalwan alias Imran of Pakistan, Gulzar Ahmed of Shopian and Rameez Ahmed Malla of Pulwama. Three AK-47 rifles, some grenades and a quantity of ammunition besides a radio set were recovered from the site of encounter.
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April - 6 
Police killed three youths identified as Sapam Paka Singh, Taorem Bobo and H. Thangkhenmung and recovered an unexploded grenade from the incident site at Kwakeithel Heinou Khongnembi Laishram Leika in the Imphal west district on April 6, reports Kanglaonline. Police claimed the three youths attacked
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Police killed three youths identified as Sapam Paka Singh, Taorem Bobo and H. Thangkhenmung and recovered an unexploded grenade from the incident site at Kwakeithel Heinou Khongnembi Laishram Leika in the Imphal west district on April 6, reports Kanglaonline. Police claimed the three youths attacked a frisking party with grenades and were shot in retaliatory fire. However, the local sources alleged the youths were fired upon by the police team for failing to stop when signalled to do so.
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April - 8 
Another CPI-Maoist squad attacked a Central Reserve Police Station (CRPF) platoon near Hassanpur village under the Atri police station of Gaya district. The Hindu reports that the CRPF platoon was returning after a combing operation to flush out Maoists from villages under the Konch police station o
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Another CPI-Maoist squad attacked a Central Reserve Police Station (CRPF) platoon near Hassanpur village under the Atri police station of Gaya district. The Hindu reports that the CRPF platoon was returning after a combing operation to flush out Maoists from villages under the Konch police station of the district. The CRPF personnel retaliated and in the encounter that lasted about 30 minutes neither side suffered any casualties. A large cache of arms and ammunition including three rifles earlier looted from a police station, an SLR, a country-made rifle, and over 300 live cartridges of various calibers were recovered from the fleeing Maoists, claimed the CRPF sources. Patna Daily reports that CPI-Maoist area commander Hridaya Ravi Das was subsequently arrested by the security forces. The arrested Maoist was involved in several previous attacks on police stations.
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April - 10 
In a counter-insurgency operation, security forces (SFs) killed seven top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, including two women cadres, identified as ‘corporal’ Rituparna Davidar alias Rishab Bora, ‘Lt. corporal’ Lily Moran, ‘corporal’ Jayanta Sonowal, Binanda Tsering, Prafulla Hazarika
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In a counter-insurgency operation, security forces (SFs) killed seven top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, including two women cadres, identified as ‘corporal’ Rituparna Davidar alias Rishab Bora, ‘Lt. corporal’ Lily Moran, ‘corporal’ Jayanta Sonowal, Binanda Tsering, Prafulla Hazarika alias Brajen Sarma and Papu Gohain alias Himadri Gohain alias Moina Gohain at Tikoribam in the Lohit district along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, and recovered two AK-56 rifles, 256 rounds of live ammunition of AK-56 rifle, four AK-56 magazines, one 9-mm pistol, 13 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, two rounds of 9-mm magazines, two hand grenades, one bundle of fuse wire, two detonators, two mobile phones, six chargers, three memory cards, two spare SIM cards, blank extortion notices, 16 photographs, Rs 8,000, one five-rupee note of Bhutan currency, three watches, a gold ring, six diaries, six letters etc. on April 10, reports Sentinel.
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April - 10 
On April 10, two encounters between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place in the Gadchiroli district, reports Daily News & Analysis. In another incident in an unspecified place, Maoists tried to burn records inside a Panchayat (village level self-government body) offi
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On April 10, two encounters between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place in the Gadchiroli district, reports Daily News & Analysis. In another incident in an unspecified place, Maoists tried to burn records inside a Panchayat (village level self-government body) office. No casualties, however, were reported in any of these incidents. The CPI-Maoist had called for a general strike on the day across the Gadchiroli, Gondia and Chandrapur districts to protest against the death of their cadres, killed in police encounters in the State in 2006.
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April - 10 
One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre was killed by the army in an encounter at Moulongbasti under Ledo Police Station in the Tinsukia district on April 10, reports Sentinel.
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One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre was killed by the army in an encounter at Moulongbasti under Ledo Police Station in the Tinsukia district on April 10, reports Sentinel.
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April - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ of the Karkabada region was killed in an encounter near a forested region of Dantewada district on April 13-morning, reports Chhattisgarh. The incident took place when CPI-Maoist cadres attacked Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) perso
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ of the Karkabada region was killed in an encounter near a forested region of Dantewada district on April 13-morning, reports Chhattisgarh. The incident took place when CPI-Maoist cadres attacked Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel patrolling in the area near the borders with Andhra Pradesh. An AK-47 riffle, one pistol, 20 cartridges and 4 Chinese grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 13 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead five top cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an encounter at Navapachi area in the Doda district on April 13, Daily Excelsior reported. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Udhampur-Doda range), Lalat Indu
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead five top cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an encounter at Navapachi area in the Doda district on April 13, Daily Excelsior reported. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Udhampur-Doda range), Lalat Indu Mohanty, disclosed that SFs launched a search operation at Tatta Pani in Navapachi in the early hours of April 13 after securing information that five top commanders of three outfits were holding a joint meeting to co-ordinate their activities and step-up militancy in Doda district. As the troops reached close to the hide-outs the militants opened firing, which was replied by the SF personnel and in the consequent encounter all five militants were killed. Out of five, identity of three of them was established as Imtiyaz, Abu Buzana and Gulfam, all commanders of three different outfits. Three AK rifles with 10 magazines, one pistol with two magazines, six grenades and one I-Com wireless set were recovered from their possession.
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April - 14 
Times of India reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked an explosives and magazine depot of the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) at Tensa in the Sundergarh district but were repulsed by security force (SF) personnel after an exchange of fire. Deputy Insp
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Times of India reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked an explosives and magazine depot of the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) at Tensa in the Sundergarh district but were repulsed by security force (SF) personnel after an exchange of fire. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (western range), Satyajit Mohanty said that no SF personnel was injured in the exchange of fire. The explosives kept in the depot were meant for use in mining operations to be conducted by the SAIL.
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April - 14 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and a security force personnel was wounded during an encounter in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on April 14, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place when the militants opened fire on a joint search party of the Army and the police at Nogam-Shopi
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and a security force personnel was wounded during an encounter in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on April 14, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place when the militants opened fire on a joint search party of the Army and the police at Nogam-Shopian.
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April - 15 
SF personnel shot dead two top cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as ‘district commander’ Fayaz Ahmed Mir and Abu Hamza, at Upper Dandi in the Doda district. One personnel of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force was injured in the operation that lasted for more than four hours.
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SF personnel shot dead two top cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as ‘district commander’ Fayaz Ahmed Mir and Abu Hamza, at Upper Dandi in the Doda district. One personnel of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force was injured in the operation that lasted for more than four hours. An injured militant, however, reportedly managed to escape from the incident site. Two AK-56 rifles, six magazines, two pouches, three grenades, a radio set, two letter pads of the LeT outfit and some incriminating documents, including three diaries, were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 15 
SFs killed two top wanted militants, namely Muzamil Ahmed Wagay alias Assadullah alias Nanha and Muzaffar Ahmed Parray alias Murtaza, in an encounter at the house of one Ghulam Mohammad Bhat at Zainbathoo village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Police disclosed Muzamil was Hizb-ul-Mujahidee
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SFs killed two top wanted militants, namely Muzamil Ahmed Wagay alias Assadullah alias Nanha and Muzaffar Ahmed Parray alias Murtaza, in an encounter at the house of one Ghulam Mohammad Bhat at Zainbathoo village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Police disclosed Muzamil was Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘battalion commander’ in Shopian.
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April - 16 
Terrorists abducted two civilians, identified as Mohammed Ayub and Munawar Din, from village Kundeli Chilli in the Gandoh area of Doda district. After securing information from the civilians regarding the abduction, security forces (SFs) launched a search operation in the Judi Bagda forest area wher
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Terrorists abducted two civilians, identified as Mohammed Ayub and Munawar Din, from village Kundeli Chilli in the Gandoh area of Doda district. After securing information from the civilians regarding the abduction, security forces (SFs) launched a search operation in the Judi Bagda forest area where both civilians were being held captive. In the ensuing encounter, one of the civilians, Ayub, attempted to escape from captivity. However, he was shot dead by the terrorists. Later, the SF personnel killed one terrorist, Mohammed Saif of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and also succeeded in rescuing the other civilian. At least two terrorists reportedly managed to escape during the cross-firing. From the slain militant’s possession, troops recovered one 7.62mm rifle SLR, two magazines with four rounds, two Chinese-make hand grenades, 10 detonators and one pouch.
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April - 18 
A Naxalite (left-wing extremist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as Sanjay Kol, carrying a bounty of INR 100,000 was killed during an encounter with the police in the Chakia area of Chandauli district on April 18, reports Times of India. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, hand grenades and pamphlets fro
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A Naxalite (left-wing extremist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as Sanjay Kol, carrying a bounty of INR 100,000 was killed during an encounter with the police in the Chakia area of Chandauli district on April 18, reports Times of India. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, hand grenades and pamphlets from the possession the slain extremist. A number of cases, including those pertaining to looting, murder and extortion, were pending against Sanjay Kol in the Mirzapur and Sonbhadra areas of Uttar Pradesh and in the neighbouring State of Bihar.
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April - 19 
Two Assam Police personnel were killed in an encounter with militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in the Golaghat district along the Assam-Nagaland border on April 19, according to Press Trust of India. Based on information that about five ULFA militants were hiding in a house at G
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Two Assam Police personnel were killed in an encounter with militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in the Golaghat district along the Assam-Nagaland border on April 19, according to Press Trust of India. Based on information that about five ULFA militants were hiding in a house at Gorjan village under Merapani police station, the police cordoned off the area and subsequently conducted search operations.
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April - 20 
According to The Hindu, a Naxalite, identified as Jogu Venkateswarlu, was killed in an encounter with the police in the Warangal district on April 20. The police subsequently recovered a loaded pistol and a two-wheeler from the incident site. Venkateswarlu was reportedly a member of the Janashakti d
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According to The Hindu, a Naxalite, identified as Jogu Venkateswarlu, was killed in an encounter with the police in the Warangal district on April 20. The police subsequently recovered a loaded pistol and a two-wheeler from the incident site. Venkateswarlu was reportedly a member of the Janashakti district committee.
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April - 20 
Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Bilal Ahmad Ganie and Hilal Ahmad Bhat alias Sajad, were shot dead in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Ratnipora in the Pulwama district on April 20, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Bilal Ahmad Ganie and Hilal Ahmad Bhat alias Sajad, were shot dead in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Ratnipora in the Pulwama district on April 20, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Shankar Da alias Jitu Mahto, ‘area commander’ of Nimiaghat-Dumri, and Kumji Mistri, were killed in an encounter with the police near Chandli forest area under Mufassil police station in the Giridih district on April 21, reports
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Shankar Da alias Jitu Mahto, ‘area commander’ of Nimiaghat-Dumri, and Kumji Mistri, were killed in an encounter with the police near Chandli forest area under Mufassil police station in the Giridih district on April 21, reports Ranchi Express. Police also arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres, Ritlal Mahto, Ramchgandar Pandit, Nirmal Manjhi, Budhan Manjhi, Nirmala and Monika, and recovered over 40 rounds of ammunition, two pistols, two country-made revolvers, one police rifle, uniforms and Maoist literature and INR 33,000 in cash from the incident site.
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April - 22 
A suspected foreign militant was killed and one Army personnel wounded in a separate encounter at Rangwar Forest in the Kupwara district.
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A suspected foreign militant was killed and one Army personnel wounded in a separate encounter at Rangwar Forest in the Kupwara district.
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April - 22 
Two unidentified militants were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Zainpora area of Pulwama district. Police conducted a raid after securing information that the militants were hiding in the house belonging to Abdul Ahad Reshi. The encounter was continuing till
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Two unidentified militants were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Zainpora area of Pulwama district. Police conducted a raid after securing information that the militants were hiding in the house belonging to Abdul Ahad Reshi. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in as one more militant is believed to be hiding inside the house.
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April - 23 
Security forces (SFs) killed three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, identified as Udhav Deka alias Sanjeeb Kalita, Parameswar Deka alias Mrigen Dutta and Ganesh Kalita alias Goutam Sarma, at Adingagiri Kalishola hillock along the Assam-Meghalaya border on April 23, reports Sentinel. Th
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Security forces (SFs) killed three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, identified as Udhav Deka alias Sanjeeb Kalita, Parameswar Deka alias Mrigen Dutta and Ganesh Kalita alias Goutam Sarma, at Adingagiri Kalishola hillock along the Assam-Meghalaya border on April 23, reports Sentinel. They recovered one M-20 pistol, a grenade, five live cartridges, 500 grams of explosives, plastic jars and some incriminating documents from the incident site. SFs claimed that the same group of militants could have been involved in the abduction of the Executive Director of the Food Corporation of India, P.C. Ram, from the city on April 17 and revealed that the abducted official was handed over to another group of militants, hours after his abduction.
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April - 23 
The troops killed an unidentified militant during an encounter in the Satri forest area of Bandipora in the Baramulla district.
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The troops killed an unidentified militant during an encounter in the Satri forest area of Bandipora in the Baramulla district.
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April - 23 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter with the police in the Torasi area of Bastar district on April 23, reports Sahara Samay. According to the Bastar district Superintendent of Police, one of the slain Maoists has been identified as Ram Das, a local
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter with the police in the Torasi area of Bastar district on April 23, reports Sahara Samay. According to the Bastar district Superintendent of Police, one of the slain Maoists has been identified as Ram Das, a local guerrilla squad commander.
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April - 24 
Another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter which ensued after troops conducted a search operation at Ahgam village in the Kupwara district.
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Another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter which ensued after troops conducted a search operation at Ahgam village in the Kupwara district.
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April - 24 
Security forces (SFs) shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’, identified as Naseer Ahmed Lone, during an encounter at Sumlar village in the Baramulla district on April 24-night, according to United News of India.
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Security forces (SFs) shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’, identified as Naseer Ahmed Lone, during an encounter at Sumlar village in the Baramulla district on April 24-night, according to United News of India.
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April - 24 
SF personnel killed an unidentified terrorist near Dogripura Tregham in the Kupwara district. An AK assault rifle, one magazine, one damaged wireless set, one UBGL and 13 rounds of AK ammunition were seized from his possession.
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SF personnel killed an unidentified terrorist near Dogripura Tregham in the Kupwara district. An AK assault rifle, one magazine, one damaged wireless set, one UBGL and 13 rounds of AK ammunition were seized from his possession.
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April - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by police in a retaliatory fire in the Dantewada district on April 24-night, according to IANS. The incident occurred when the CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a police team.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by police in a retaliatory fire in the Dantewada district on April 24-night, according to IANS. The incident occurred when the CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a police team.
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April - 26 
Assam Rifles (AR) personnel said that a militant, identified as Nongmaithem Tomba alias Chingnung, was killed in an encounter on April 26-night, according to Kanglaonline. However, locals alleged that the youth was picked up by the AR personnel from his residence at Kumbi in the Bishnupur district o
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Assam Rifles (AR) personnel said that a militant, identified as Nongmaithem Tomba alias Chingnung, was killed in an encounter on April 26-night, according to Kanglaonline. However, locals alleged that the youth was picked up by the AR personnel from his residence at Kumbi in the Bishnupur district on April 26-night and subsequently shot dead.
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April - 26 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead a militant during an encounter at Tandigam village in the Kupwara district on April 26, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead a militant during an encounter at Tandigam village in the Kupwara district on April 26, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 28 
Police in the Hazaribag district recovered two rifles and around 80 rounds of ammunition following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest area along river Kahudag on April 28, reports Times of India. While Naxalites managed to flee following a half an
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Police in the Hazaribag district recovered two rifles and around 80 rounds of ammunition following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest area along river Kahudag on April 28, reports Times of India. While Naxalites managed to flee following a half an hour encounter, subsequent search operations yielded the arms and ammunitions. One of the rifles recovered had ‘Jehanabad’ inscribed on it, indicating that it was looted during the Maoist raid on the Jehanabad jail on November 13, 2005.
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April - 28 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during an encounter with troops of Rashtriya Rifles and police at village Panjan in Dessa area of Doda district on April 28. One of the militants has been identified as Mubarak Ali of Dessa. Another unidentified militant is believed to be a Pakistani
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during an encounter with troops of Rashtriya Rifles and police at village Panjan in Dessa area of Doda district on April 28. One of the militants has been identified as Mubarak Ali of Dessa. Another unidentified militant is believed to be a Pakistani national. Recoveries made from the scene of encounter include two AK rifles with six magazines and 177 rounds, one .303 rifle with one magazine and 50 rounds, three hand grenades, one wireless set, three pouches and INR 3500.
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April - 29 
Four militants of a recently infiltrated group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed on April 29 in a joint operation by the Rashtriya Rifles and Kupwara Police in the Kandi forest area of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. However, two militants, one of them injured, of the grou
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Four militants of a recently infiltrated group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed on April 29 in a joint operation by the Rashtriya Rifles and Kupwara Police in the Kandi forest area of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. However, two militants, one of them injured, of the group managed to escape from the incident site. Four AK-56 rifles and an unspecified quantity of hand grenades and UBGLs were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 29 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the police at Lenpalli village under Jargunda police station in the Dantewada district on an unspecified date, reports Chhattisgarh. CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on the joint group of Special Police Officers (SPO
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the police at Lenpalli village under Jargunda police station in the Dantewada district on an unspecified date, reports Chhattisgarh. CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on the joint group of Special Police Officers (SPOs), district police personnel and Chhattisgah Armed Police Force who were conducting a search operation, forcing them to retaliate. The police recovered one detonator, one tiffin-bomb and huge amount of Maoist literature from the incident site.
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April - 29 
Statesman reports that a sub-inspector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during in an exchange of fire near MV 79 village in the Malkangiri district on April 29. Four CRPF personnel and two civilians we
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Statesman reports that a sub-inspector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during in an exchange of fire near MV 79 village in the Malkangiri district on April 29. Four CRPF personnel and two civilians were injured also in the encounter which lasted for more than two hours. The encounter took place after the CRPF personnel followed a group of Maoists who had opened fire in a weekly market of MV 79 village. Unconfirmed reports said that a villager was killed in the attack. The Maoists managed had snatched an AK-47 and an SLR from the security forces. Subsequently, the security forces recovered two AK-47 rifles, including the one which had been taken away, from the site of the encounter.
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April - 30 
According to Assam Tribune, a heavy exchange of fire occurred between the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions along the Assam-Nagaland border on April 30. Sources said the firing occurred between NSCN factions in the Tarani, Kalajan and Borgang areas of Dibrugarh district. T
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According to Assam Tribune, a heavy exchange of fire occurred between the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions along the Assam-Nagaland border on April 30. Sources said the firing occurred between NSCN factions in the Tarani, Kalajan and Borgang areas of Dibrugarh district. The areas have for long been under the domination of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) but very recently the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction has reportedly enhanced their presence in the region, sources added.
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May - 4 
An Army personnel was killed in a separate encounter with unidentified terrorists at Bapora-Aragam in the Baramulla district.
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An Army personnel was killed in a separate encounter with unidentified terrorists at Bapora-Aragam in the Baramulla district.
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May - 4 
An encounter between Tripura State Rifles personnel and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction was reported from Chandraipara under Ambassa police station in the Dhalai District on May 4, reports Tripurainfo.
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An encounter between Tripura State Rifles personnel and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction was reported from Chandraipara under Ambassa police station in the Dhalai District on May 4, reports Tripurainfo.
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May - 8 
One soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries during an encounter with a group of seven infiltrating militants near Gulab Post in the Lashdat Nar area, close to the Line of Control, in Kupwara district on May 8, according to Daily Excelsior. However, the militants were untraced and had no
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One soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries during an encounter with a group of seven infiltrating militants near Gulab Post in the Lashdat Nar area, close to the Line of Control, in Kupwara district on May 8, according to Daily Excelsior. However, the militants were untraced and had not suffered any casualty till last reports came in.
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May - 9 
One Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel was killed in an encounter between the SAP personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chikni village in the Khagaria district on May 9, reported Patna Daily. More than a hundred Maoists reportedly surrounded a police outpost in K
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One Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel was killed in an encounter between the SAP personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chikni village in the Khagaria district on May 9, reported Patna Daily. More than a hundred Maoists reportedly surrounded a police outpost in Khagaria and opened fire towards the SAP personnel inside the police outpost building. In the ensuing encounter, in which more than two hundred rounds were fired from both sides, one SAP personnel was killed while another sustained shrapnel injuries. Maoists also looted a police rifle.
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May - 9 
SF personnel also killed two more terrorists after raiding a hideout at Sangranpatti in the Kupwara district. However, seven of their associates are reported to have escaped from the incident site. Official sources said that on the third instance of specific information later in the evening, Kupwara
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SF personnel also killed two more terrorists after raiding a hideout at Sangranpatti in the Kupwara district. However, seven of their associates are reported to have escaped from the incident site. Official sources said that on the third instance of specific information later in the evening, Kupwara Police and army personnel laid siege to the Khan Mohalla locality at Kralpora where four militants of the group were reportedly hiding. Officials participating in the operation said that the gun-battle was likely to resume on May 10.
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May - 13 
Official sources said troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Police launched a joint search operation in the Ramban area of Doda district on May 13-morning after specific information about the presence of a group of local Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in the area. In the ensuing encounter between th
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Official sources said troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Police launched a joint search operation in the Ramban area of Doda district on May 13-morning after specific information about the presence of a group of local Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in the area. In the ensuing encounter between the two sides, two militants, identified as Ashraf and Makhna, were killed, while two others managed to escape, Daily Excelsior reported. Two AK-56 rifles, four magazines, 120 rounds and one Chinese-make hand grenade were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 15 
Police and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire in the Madphul forest area of the same district. The firing was continuing till last reports came in. No police personnel were injured in the encounter.
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Police and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire in the Madphul forest area of the same district. The firing was continuing till last reports came in. No police personnel were injured in the encounter.
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May - 15 
Police in the Rohtas district and suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) exchanged fire at Dumarkho village under the Chutia police station on May 15-evening, reports Times of India. No casualty has been reported from the police side. Home Commissioner of Bihar, Afzal Amanullah, said that the ex
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Police in the Rohtas district and suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) exchanged fire at Dumarkho village under the Chutia police station on May 15-evening, reports Times of India. No casualty has been reported from the police side. Home Commissioner of Bihar, Afzal Amanullah, said that the extremists, numbering between 20 and 25, first opened fire at the police party during a routine search and combing operation in the area. The police fired 40 rounds in retaliation forcing the Naxalites to flee into the jungles of adjoining Sonebhadra district in Uttar Pradesh.
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May - 16 
An encounter between the police and ULFA militants occurred at Borhat near Sonari town in the Sivasagar district, reports Sentinel. However, no causalities were reported.
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An encounter between the police and ULFA militants occurred at Borhat near Sonari town in the Sivasagar district, reports Sentinel. However, no causalities were reported.
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May - 16 
In the same district, a heavy exchange of fire between the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions was reported at Sanis village on May 16. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported on either side.
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In the same district, a heavy exchange of fire between the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions was reported at Sanis village on May 16. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported on either side.
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May - 19 
A soldier, identified as Vikas Kumar, was killed when two unidentified militants fired pistol shots at him near the Baramulla Police Station in Baramulla on May 19-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A soldier, identified as Vikas Kumar, was killed when two unidentified militants fired pistol shots at him near the Baramulla Police Station in Baramulla on May 19-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior.
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May - 22 
In another encounter at Kesrigam in the Kakapora area of Pulwama district, two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres, identified as ‘district commander’ Waseem Bhai of Pakistan and Arshid Ahmed Dar alias Umar, were killed by the security force (SF) personnel. Official sources said that a soldier, Rajesh Cha
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In another encounter at Kesrigam in the Kakapora area of Pulwama district, two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres, identified as ‘district commander’ Waseem Bhai of Pakistan and Arshid Ahmed Dar alias Umar, were killed by the security force (SF) personnel. Official sources said that a soldier, Rajesh Chaudhry of the Rashtriya Rifles, also died in the gun-battle.
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May - 22 
On May 22, an encounter was reported between Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and police personnel in the Sironcha tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli district near the Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border, reports Times of India. Police sources said that about 12 Naxalites, who were hiding
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On May 22, an encounter was reported between Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and police personnel in the Sironcha tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli district near the Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border, reports Times of India. Police sources said that about 12 Naxalites, who were hiding in the forest near Ampetha village, started firing at the police team and as police engaged them in a 20 minute encounter they fled to the forests. No one was injured in the encounter. A camera flash gun, nine batteries, a digital multi-meter, two radio sets, two bags, books and nine tarpaulins were recovered from the area.
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May - 22 
Police personnel retaliated when about 12 Naxalites (left-wing extremist) opened fire towards the police team near Ampetha village in the Sironcha area of Gadchiroli district near Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border on May 22, according to Times of India. However, the Naxalites managed to escape into
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Police personnel retaliated when about 12 Naxalites (left-wing extremist) opened fire towards the police team near Ampetha village in the Sironcha area of Gadchiroli district near Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border on May 22, according to Times of India. However, the Naxalites managed to escape into the nearby forest. Police later recovered a camera flash gun, nine batteries, a digital multi-meter, two radio sets, two bags, books and nine tarpaulins from the area.
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May - 23 
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was wounded when a group of four armed militants opened fire on a patrol party of the CRPF which was guarding the railway track at Brobandana in the Awantipore-Pulwama-Sangam belt. Even as the CRPF personnel retaliated, all the militants managed to e
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One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was wounded when a group of four armed militants opened fire on a patrol party of the CRPF which was guarding the railway track at Brobandana in the Awantipore-Pulwama-Sangam belt. Even as the CRPF personnel retaliated, all the militants managed to escape towards Punjgam.
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May - 24 
On May 24, a group of 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire towards the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were travelling to Koyalibeda from Tadokee village for a combing operation near Kandari village in the Kanker district, reports Chhattisgarh. The CR
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On May 24, a group of 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire towards the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were travelling to Koyalibeda from Tadokee village for a combing operation near Kandari village in the Kanker district, reports Chhattisgarh. The CRPF personnel opened fire in retaliation and subsequently recovered the dead body of one Maoist, identified as Ashok Kumar Ushendi, along with a loaded rifle from the incident site. Police also arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Chamarsingh. However, the other Maoists managed to escape.
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May - 24 
One terrorist is reported to have died in the overnight gun-battle with troops at Sangranpatti in the Kupwara district.
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One terrorist is reported to have died in the overnight gun-battle with troops at Sangranpatti in the Kupwara district.
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May - 25 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of at least six militants in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district on May 25-night. After about one and a half hour long exchange of gun-fighting, the militants retrieved, two of them reportedly in injured condition. From the incident site, troops
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of at least six militants in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district on May 25-night. After about one and a half hour long exchange of gun-fighting, the militants retrieved, two of them reportedly in injured condition. From the incident site, troops recovered six AK-47 rifles, two Thoraya sets, two I Con radio sets, five rucksacks, one wire cutter, two binoculars and two map sheets.
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May - 27 
Intercepting a group of infiltrators, security forces killed two militants in an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district on May 27, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that troops intercepted a group of infiltrating militants near Ustad Post in the Keran sector. Even a
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Intercepting a group of infiltrators, security forces killed two militants in an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district on May 27, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that troops intercepted a group of infiltrating militants near Ustad Post in the Keran sector. Even as four militants managed to escape and were believed to have returned across the LoC, two of their associates were killed in the gun-battle.
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May - 28 
In another exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and the CPI-Maoists cadres in the Gangalur police station area in the Bijapur district, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed.
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In another exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and the CPI-Maoists cadres in the Gangalur police station area in the Bijapur district, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed.
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May - 28 
On May 28, nine police personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in landmine blasts carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the subsequent exchange of fire that lasted an hour, near Kudur village between Kondagaon and Mardapal in the Bastar district, re
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On May 28, nine police personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in landmine blasts carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the subsequent exchange of fire that lasted an hour, near Kudur village between Kondagaon and Mardapal in the Bastar district, reports The Hindu. The incident occurred when policemen on combing operations were passing through the area. The Maoists reportedly looted arms and ammunition including automatic weapons from the police before fleeing from the incident site.
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May - 28 
One SF personnel was inured when SFs exchanged fire with the CPI-Maoists in the Bedre camp area in the same district.
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One SF personnel was inured when SFs exchanged fire with the CPI-Maoists in the Bedre camp area in the same district.
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May - 29 
On the same day, one Special Police Officers (SPO) was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in the Dantewada district.
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On the same day, one Special Police Officers (SPO) was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in the Dantewada district.
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May - 29 
One civilian, identified as Hira Taid, was killed in a crossfire between the security forces and militants belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Naharanibari village under Machkhowa Police Station in the Dhemaji district on May 29, reports Shillongtimes.
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One civilian, identified as Hira Taid, was killed in a crossfire between the security forces and militants belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Naharanibari village under Machkhowa Police Station in the Dhemaji district on May 29, reports Shillongtimes.
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May - 29 
One police personnel was wounded when Maoists opened fire at Bedare in the same district.
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One police personnel was wounded when Maoists opened fire at Bedare in the same district.
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May - 30 
On May 30, terrorists shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Shailey Singh, at Udrana in the Doda district and escaped, according to Daily Excelsior. Posted as DySP Operations in Jammu, Shailey Singh, whose father Inspector Udhey Vir Singh was also killed by the terrorists in 1993, was
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On May 30, terrorists shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Shailey Singh, at Udrana in the Doda district and escaped, according to Daily Excelsior. Posted as DySP Operations in Jammu, Shailey Singh, whose father Inspector Udhey Vir Singh was also killed by the terrorists in 1993, was shot dead inside the house of a State Forest Corporation employee at Udrana. There was no other casualty on either side but a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘divisional commander’, Abu Umar, was reportedly trapped by police in a house. Three more terrorists escaped after exchange of firing with security force (SF) personnel, who rushed to the spot immediately after the DySP’s killing. Sources said the terrorists had sheltered in the house of a State Forest Corporation employee, Shabir Ahmed alias Billa alias Sabba, and his brother Shakoor Ahmed alias Shanku at Udrana. Both Sabba and Shanku were later arrested.
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May - 31 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Tral area of Pulwama district. A Police spokesperson informed that one of the militants killed was identified as Ashiq. Officials believe that both the slain militants were members of the Al-Badr Mujahideen.
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Tral area of Pulwama district. A Police spokesperson informed that one of the militants killed was identified as Ashiq. Officials believe that both the slain militants were members of the Al-Badr Mujahideen.
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June - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, two soldiers died in an encounter with two suicide squad (Fidayeen) cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Baramulla district on June 1. The two terrorists laid an ambush near the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) of J&K Police at Sheeri in Baramulla, and opened indi
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According to Daily Excelsior, two soldiers died in an encounter with two suicide squad (Fidayeen) cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Baramulla district on June 1. The two terrorists laid an ambush near the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) of J&K Police at Sheeri in Baramulla, and opened indiscriminate gunfire when an Army convoy began passing through the spot at 1305 hours. The duo also directed heavy volume of gunfire on STC, killing one police constable, Anchal Singh, and injuring six others. Sources said that one of the Army buses was aggressively targeted by the terrorists killing one soldier and wounding 10 others. Both the terrorists were also subsequently killed in the gun-battle. LeT spokesman, Abdullah Ghaznavi, told Daily Excelsior that the incident at Sheeri was his group’s Fidayeen attack on the Army convoy as well as STC of the J&K Police. He claimed that five police personnel and six soldiers of the army were killed and 15 more injured. He confirmed that both the suicide squad cadres were killed in the operation. Spokesperson at Army's 15 Corps Headquarters, Lt Col A. K. Mathur, disclosed that only one soldier, besides a Police constable, had died in the encounter. He said that both the militants were shot dead by troops of Rashtriya Rifles.
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June - 2 
A policeman was injured when militants opened fire at a police station in Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on June 2. Times of India reports that militants fired at the police station of the district leading to an exchange of fire during which the policeman was injured. The militants managed to
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A policeman was injured when militants opened fire at a police station in Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on June 2. Times of India reports that militants fired at the police station of the district leading to an exchange of fire during which the policeman was injured. The militants managed to escape.
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June - 2 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the police in the forested stretch of Sendra area in the southern Bijapur district on June 2, reports IANS. The gun battle occurred when the Maoists opened fired towards the policemen who were conducting counte
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the police in the forested stretch of Sendra area in the southern Bijapur district on June 2, reports IANS. The gun battle occurred when the Maoists opened fired towards the policemen who were conducting counter-insurgency operations. "The security forces retaliated and gunned down four Maoists,” a police office told IANS. However, several others managed to escape.
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June - 2 
On June 2, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel repelled an attack by the Naxalites (Left-wing extremists) on the Border Road Organisation's base camp at Komaka-Gattajamiya road in Ettapalli tehsil (revenue division) of Gadchiroli district. According to Times of India, a group of 70 Naxalites
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On June 2, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel repelled an attack by the Naxalites (Left-wing extremists) on the Border Road Organisation's base camp at Komaka-Gattajamiya road in Ettapalli tehsil (revenue division) of Gadchiroli district. According to Times of India, a group of 70 Naxalites attacked the base using explosive devices and were intercepted by the SRPF personnel. In the ensuing encounter, four Naxalites and two police personnel were injured. A 1500 feet long, six-coloured wire was recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 3 
Two militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Sailen Debbarma and Sankar Jamatia, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Halamtuicha under Champahower police station in the West Tripura district on
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Two militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Sailen Debbarma and Sankar Jamatia, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Halamtuicha under Champahower police station in the West Tripura district on June 3, reports Tripurainfo. One Chinese-make grenade was recovered from the incident site.
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June - 4 
Two more militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat and Mohammad Tariq Bhat, were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Qazipora-Watpora in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district. Officials said a 17-year-old girl, Rifat, was injured in the gun-battle.
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Two more militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat and Mohammad Tariq Bhat, were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Qazipora-Watpora in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district. Officials said a 17-year-old girl, Rifat, was injured in the gun-battle.
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June - 5 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Shiraz Ahmad Mir, was killed in an encounter with the security force personnel at village Chudipora in the Shopian district on June 5, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Shiraz Ahmad Mir, was killed in an encounter with the security force personnel at village Chudipora in the Shopian district on June 5, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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June - 5 
Terrorists attacked the house of Abdul Majid Banday, a leader of the ruling Congress party, in the Shopian district. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel guarding the house retaliated and in the encounter Banday and one CRPF personnel were injured. The terrorists managed to escape under
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Terrorists attacked the house of Abdul Majid Banday, a leader of the ruling Congress party, in the Shopian district. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel guarding the house retaliated and in the encounter Banday and one CRPF personnel were injured. The terrorists managed to escape under the cover of darkness.
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June - 6 
According to Sentinel, two unidentified militants of the Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF) were killed in an encounter with the police at villages Sarpo Tisso and Mon Tokbi under Dillai out post in the Karbi Anglong district on June 6-night.
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According to Sentinel, two unidentified militants of the Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF) were killed in an encounter with the police at villages Sarpo Tisso and Mon Tokbi under Dillai out post in the Karbi Anglong district on June 6-night.
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June - 6 
Two cadres of the Janashakti (a left-wing extremist group) group were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with police in the reserve forest area near Gattupalli in the Gopavaram mandal (administrative region) of Kadapa district on June 6-night, reports The Hindu.
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Two cadres of the Janashakti (a left-wing extremist group) group were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with police in the reserve forest area near Gattupalli in the Gopavaram mandal (administrative region) of Kadapa district on June 6-night, reports The Hindu.
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June - 7 
A civilian and one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured on June 7 in an exchange of fire between a group of Maoists and CRPF personnel in the Malkangiri district, reports IANS. Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at a weekly market from the ne
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A civilian and one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured on June 7 in an exchange of fire between a group of Maoists and CRPF personnel in the Malkangiri district, reports IANS. Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at a weekly market from the nearby forest at Kalimela targeting the CRPF personnel on duty in the market. The soldiers retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for about 15 minutes after which the Maoists disappeared into the forest.
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June - 7 
According to Kanglaonline, a cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Thokchom Naothoi alias Brucelee, was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Ngakchaoupokpi in the Bishenpur district on June 7-night. One .78 revolver with some live rounds of car
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According to Kanglaonline, a cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Thokchom Naothoi alias Brucelee, was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Ngakchaoupokpi in the Bishenpur district on June 7-night. One .78 revolver with some live rounds of cartridges was also recovered from the slain militant.
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June - 7 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Ghulam Mohammad Rather and Farooq Ahmad Mantu, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Pulwama district on June 7, according to Tribune. The two militants who were holed up in a house at Tumlahal village were killed by the SF personnel
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Ghulam Mohammad Rather and Farooq Ahmad Mantu, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Pulwama district on June 7, according to Tribune. The two militants who were holed up in a house at Tumlahal village were killed by the SF personnel after the area was cordoned off to carry out search operations. The encounter reportedly ensued when the holed up militants opened fire on the search party, which continued till past midnight. Two AK 47 rifles and a few arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 9 
In south Kashmir, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and two civilians sustained injuries when militants clashed with a CRPF party protecting the railway track in Awantipora-Bijbehara belt. Subsequently, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack.
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In south Kashmir, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and two civilians sustained injuries when militants clashed with a CRPF party protecting the railway track in Awantipora-Bijbehara belt. Subsequently, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack.
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June - 10 
One police personnel was killed in an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Akkabeda forest of Narayanpur district on June 10, reports The Hindu. The incident occurred when the Maoists challenged a police party which was on a combing operation in the area.
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One police personnel was killed in an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Akkabeda forest of Narayanpur district on June 10, reports The Hindu. The incident occurred when the Maoists challenged a police party which was on a combing operation in the area. Police recovered one .303 rifle from the incident site.
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June - 10 
Police shot dead two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an exchange of fire in a forest near Kankadahada police post area in the Dhenkanal district on June 10, reports IANS. Four other persons were detained for their alleged involvement in Maoist activities. Deputy Ins
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Police shot dead two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an exchange of fire in a forest near Kankadahada police post area in the Dhenkanal district on June 10, reports IANS. Four other persons were detained for their alleged involvement in Maoist activities. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Northern range), Arun Kumar Sarangi, said that the Maoists took away the bodies of the slain cadres. “Police have seized a cache of arms and ammunition including a rifle, a revolver, a flask bomb, 75 live bullets and Maoist uniforms from the spot,” Sarangi added.
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June - 11 
Another militant was reportedly killed during an encounter at Dharkund in the Gandoh area of Doda district on July 11-night.
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Another militant was reportedly killed during an encounter at Dharkund in the Gandoh area of Doda district on July 11-night.
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June - 12 
Assam Rifles (AR) personnel killed four unidentified cadres of the president faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) during an exchange of fire at Gelnel village in the Senapati district on June 12, reports Imphal Free Press. An officer of the AR, identified as Mj. Dhaiya, also sustained injuries d
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Assam Rifles (AR) personnel killed four unidentified cadres of the president faction of the Kuki National Front (KNF) during an exchange of fire at Gelnel village in the Senapati district on June 12, reports Imphal Free Press. An officer of the AR, identified as Mj. Dhaiya, also sustained injuries during the clash. AR personnel also recovered three weapons, including one light machine gun and an M-16 rifle, along with a huge quantity of ammunition from the incident site.
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June - 12 
Sporadic exchange of fire was reported between the security forces and unidentified militants at Moreh Ward No. 9 in the Chandel district, according to Imphal Free Press. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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Sporadic exchange of fire was reported between the security forces and unidentified militants at Moreh Ward No. 9 in the Chandel district, according to Imphal Free Press. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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June - 12 
Three terrorists and three soldiers were killed in a gun-battle in the Gagal forest area of Kupwara district on June 12-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. According to specific information, six cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were present at a jungle hideout. In the ensuing encounter, terror
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Three terrorists and three soldiers were killed in a gun-battle in the Gagal forest area of Kupwara district on June 12-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. According to specific information, six cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were present at a jungle hideout. In the ensuing encounter, terrorists killed soldiers Ram Kumar and Abdul Hameed Charu and wounded six others initially. One of the wounded is reported to have later succumbed to his injuries at the 92 Base Hospital in capital Srinagar. In retaliation, troops shot dead three militants. One of them, according to official sources, had been identified as LeT’s Kupwara "Financial Chief" Abu Moosa, a Pakistani national. Officials informed that Moosa had been continuously operating in Lolab valley since 2002. Three militants of the group managed to escape from the incident site.
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June - 13 
One ULFA cadre, identified as Tapan Rai, managed to escape from an encounter that took place between security forces and the militant in a rented house at Dhirenpara area in the Guwahati city. However, police arrested his wife from the incident site.
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One ULFA cadre, identified as Tapan Rai, managed to escape from an encounter that took place between security forces and the militant in a rented house at Dhirenpara area in the Guwahati city. However, police arrested his wife from the incident site.
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June - 14 
Police retaliated and foiled an attack carried out by a group of about 100 Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Cherpal police camp in the Bijapur district on June 14-morning, according to Chhattisgarh. The Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb and also opened fire towards the po
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Police retaliated and foiled an attack carried out by a group of about 100 Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Cherpal police camp in the Bijapur district on June 14-morning, according to Chhattisgarh. The Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb and also opened fire towards the police personnel. However, when police opened fire the Maoists retreated and managed to escape. No causalities were reported.
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June - 14 
Security force personnel killed a Pakistani militant of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), identified as Noor-ur-Rehman Khan, in an encounter in the Boothu forest area of Baramulla district on June 14, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Security force personnel killed a Pakistani militant of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), identified as Noor-ur-Rehman Khan, in an encounter in the Boothu forest area of Baramulla district on June 14, according to Daily Excelsior.
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June - 17 
Heavy exchange of fire between two unidentified militant outfits was reported at Theigotang village in the Churchandpur district. However, no causalities were reported
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Heavy exchange of fire between two unidentified militant outfits was reported at Theigotang village in the Churchandpur district. However, no causalities were reported
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June - 17 
Militants lobbed a grenade on a patrol party of the Rashtriya Rifles at Chingli Nallah in the Ramban district. Troops retaliated and a brief encounter ensued between the two sides in which one Army personnel, Sanjay Singh, was injured. The militants, however, escaped taking cover of the thick forest
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Militants lobbed a grenade on a patrol party of the Rashtriya Rifles at Chingli Nallah in the Ramban district. Troops retaliated and a brief encounter ensued between the two sides in which one Army personnel, Sanjay Singh, was injured. The militants, however, escaped taking cover of the thick forests.
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June - 17 
Suspected terrorists ambushed an Army vehicle in the Palhalan area of Baramulla district on June 17-evening, injuring four soldiers, according to Daily Excelsior. One terrorist was also wounded in the retaliatory fire by the troops.
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Suspected terrorists ambushed an Army vehicle in the Palhalan area of Baramulla district on June 17-evening, injuring four soldiers, according to Daily Excelsior. One terrorist was also wounded in the retaliatory fire by the troops.
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June - 17 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by the police in an encounter near Gangallur village in the Bijapur district on June 17-evening, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Maoists reportedly opened fire towards a police party who were returning from a combing operation. Pol
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by the police in an encounter near Gangallur village in the Bijapur district on June 17-evening, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Maoists reportedly opened fire towards a police party who were returning from a combing operation. Police personnel retaliated and during subsequent search operations, recovered three dead bodies of the CPI-Maoist cadres along with one 12-bore rifle, one home-made rifle and a live landmine from the incident site.
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June - 20 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a police personnel, identified as Anil Devangan, in a gun battle at Ghanora village in the Bastar district on June 20-evening, New Indian Express reports. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the incident which occurred when
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a police personnel, identified as Anil Devangan, in a gun battle at Ghanora village in the Bastar district on June 20-evening, New Indian Express reports. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the incident which occurred when the Maoists challenged and opened fire towards a police party conducting combing operations in the area. The Maoists later managed to escape.
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June - 20 
One militant of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and a civilian were killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Bandipora in the Baramulla district on June 20, according to Daily Excelsior. Two Border Security Force personnel and two members of the civilian’s family sustained inj
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One militant of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and a civilian were killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Bandipora in the Baramulla district on June 20, according to Daily Excelsior. Two Border Security Force personnel and two members of the civilian’s family sustained injuries in the incident which occurred in the civilian’s house. Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir), Dr. B. Srinivas, informed that the militant held the civilian’s family at gunpoint for some time and subsequently lobbed a hand grenade, injuring himself, house-owner Ghulam Nabi Zargar, his daughter Nazima and son Meraj-ud-din Zargar, besides two SF personnel. SF personnel later shot dead the injured militant in a brief encounter while Zargar reportedly succumbed to injuries en route to the Sub-District Hospital in Bandipora. One AK-56 rifle, one mobile telephone set and a satellite telephone were recovered from the slain militant's possession. Unconfirmed reports said that the slain militant had been identified as Shaheen of Pakistan. Officials claimed that the house-owner's son Meraj-ud-din was an over-ground activist of the HuM.
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June - 21 
On June 21, a heavy exchange of fire took place between Assam Rifles (AR) personnel and the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres at Tonglang area. During subsequent search operations, AR personnel recovered one M 16 Rifle with one magazine, carbine machine with one round, two hand grenades, two Und
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On June 21, a heavy exchange of fire took place between Assam Rifles (AR) personnel and the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres at Tonglang area. During subsequent search operations, AR personnel recovered one M 16 Rifle with one magazine, carbine machine with one round, two hand grenades, two Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, two 5.56 ammunition and three live rounds of 9-mm from the incident site.
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June - 22 
A top Maoist leader, Sande Rajamouli alias Prasad - the State Committee Secretary of Karnataka, a Central Committee Member and Central Military Commission member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police near the railway station at Dharma
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A top Maoist leader, Sande Rajamouli alias Prasad - the State Committee Secretary of Karnataka, a Central Committee Member and Central Military Commission member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police near the railway station at Dharmavaram in the Anantapur district, reports The Hindu. Rajamouli was reportedly involved in about 120 cases in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa and also the mastermind behind the Alipiri blast in which former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had a narrow escape. According to police, two cadres of the CPI-Maoist, possibly Prasad’s bodyguards, opened fire towards a special police party without any provocation and Rajamouli was killed in retaliatory fire by the police while trying to escape. The police recovered a revolver from the slain Maoist leader. However, the other two CPI-Maoist cadres managed to escape.
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June - 22 
Maoists have reportedly disputed the Andhra Pradesh Police claim that the top Maoist leader Sande Rajamouli was shot dead in an encounter at Dharmavaram town in the Anantapur district on June 22. Gangadhara, the Maoist spokesman for Karnataka, said that Rajamouli was in fact arrested near a bus stan
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Maoists have reportedly disputed the Andhra Pradesh Police claim that the top Maoist leader Sande Rajamouli was shot dead in an encounter at Dharmavaram town in the Anantapur district on June 22. Gangadhara, the Maoist spokesman for Karnataka, said that Rajamouli was in fact arrested near a bus stand at Kollam in the State of Kerala on June 22 at 2 pm when he was talking to a party leader over phone and killed later on. Gangadhara reportedly warned the State Government that it would have "to pay a price for the killing."
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June - 22 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Praja Pratighatna outfit, Bhaskar alias Srinivas, 'dalam' (squad) commander of the Mahabubabad area, and Srinivasulu, 'dalam' commander’ of the Tirmulgery area, were killed in a gun-battle with police near Mallampalli in the Warang
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Praja Pratighatna outfit, Bhaskar alias Srinivas, 'dalam' (squad) commander of the Mahabubabad area, and Srinivasulu, 'dalam' commander’ of the Tirmulgery area, were killed in a gun-battle with police near Mallampalli in the Warangal district on June 22, IANS reports. However, some of their associates managed to escape from the incident site.
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June - 23 
Troops of the Assam Rifles (AR) shot dead a militant in an encounter on the outskirts of Imphal city on June 23 and also recovered one 9-mm pistol from the slain militant’s possession, reports The Telegraph.
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Troops of the Assam Rifles (AR) shot dead a militant in an encounter on the outskirts of Imphal city on June 23 and also recovered one 9-mm pistol from the slain militant’s possession, reports The Telegraph.
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June - 24 
Five cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and one Army personnel were killed and two soldiers wounded in an encounter which ensued after SF personnel challenged a group of infiltrators at Ismail Di Dori in the Karnah sector of Kupwara district on June 24, according to Daily Excelsior. SFs also recove
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Five cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and one Army personnel were killed and two soldiers wounded in an encounter which ensued after SF personnel challenged a group of infiltrators at Ismail Di Dori in the Karnah sector of Kupwara district on June 24, according to Daily Excelsior. SFs also recovered five AK-56 rifles, 20 magazines, a number of grenades and two radio sets from the incident site. Havildar Chuni Lal, a resident of Doda district, who died in the encounter, had received the Vir Chakra in recognition of his gallantry in the Kargil War of 1999.
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In another encounter, three militants were killed by the SFs at Gowhallan, on the Line of Control, (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on June 24-night. They slain militants were later identified as Mohammad Arif Ganai, Altaf Ahmed Sheikh and Fayaz Ahmed Khan. Their organisational affiliat
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In another encounter, three militants were killed by the SFs at Gowhallan, on the Line of Control, (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on June 24-night. They slain militants were later identified as Mohammad Arif Ganai, Altaf Ahmed Sheikh and Fayaz Ahmed Khan. Their organisational affiliation had not been ascertained till last reports came in. Three AK-47 rifles, nine magazines, 18 hand grenades of Pakistani and Chinese origin and a huge quantity of war-like stores were recovered from their possession.
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