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March - 14 
Unidentified gunmen shot and wounded a National Conference (NC)’s block president, identified as Mohammad Ismail Wani at Bijbehara area of Anantnag District on March 14, report Daily Excelsior.Official sources said that unidentified gunmen fired at NC block president of Bijbehara, Mohammad Ismail Wa
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Unidentified gunmen shot and wounded a National Conference (NC)’s block president, identified as Mohammad Ismail Wani at Bijbehara area of Anantnag District on March 14, report Daily Excelsior.Official sources said that unidentified gunmen fired at NC block president of Bijbehara, Mohammad Ismail Wani, in south Kashmir on March 14 evening. “The injured was rushed to a nearby hospital from where he was referred to Srinagar in a critical condition,” they said.
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March - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the residence of Anuj Kumar Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a former Member of Legislative Council (MLC), with dynamite, demanding a boycott of the upcoming Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) election, in Dumar
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the residence of Anuj Kumar Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a former Member of Legislative Council (MLC), with dynamite, demanding a boycott of the upcoming Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) election, in Dumaria Block (administrative unit) in Gaya District of Bihar late on March 27, reports Zee News.The front wall of Singh's house was reduced to rubble while a major portion of the structure inside the housesuffered extensive damage as well. However, there were no reports of any casualties in the blast.The Maoists also put up a poster on the house after the explosion in which they demanded that the upcoming Lok Sabha election should be boycotted.
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March - 30 
On March 30, a former District Council member, identified as SeliamWangsa who was campaigning for a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate HonchunNgandam was killed by suspected militants in Nginu village in Longding District, reports Northeast Today. Seliam was previously a member of National Socia
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On March 30, a former District Council member, identified as SeliamWangsa who was campaigning for a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate HonchunNgandam was killed by suspected militants in Nginu village in Longding District, reports Northeast Today. Seliam was previously a member of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). Earlier on March 29 a National People’s Party (NPP) member was killed by NSCN-IM militants in Tirap District. News 18 further adds that according to an intelligence official, ‘This is not the first time Wangsa was targeted. Last year, he was brutally attacked by the NSCN and sustained severe bullet injuries. He was hospitalised for nearly three months.’ Arunachal Times further adds that he had surrendered in 2014.
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April - 4 
A panch (village level local self- government institution member), identified as Abdul Majeed, who was critically injured after being shot by militants in Shalipora village of Kulgam District on April 3 evening succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Srinagar on April 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Earl
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A panch (village level local self- government institution member), identified as Abdul Majeed, who was critically injured after being shot by militants in Shalipora village of Kulgam District on April 3 evening succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Srinagar on April 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier SATP had reported that Abdul Majeed was shot at and injured by suspected militants in Shalipora village of Kulgam District on April 3. He was associated with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and later resigned and had contested Panchayat elections as an Independent candidate.
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May - 4 
Militants shot dead Gull Mohammad Mir (60), a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and vice president of Muslim Morcha, at Nowgam in Verinag area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir, was shot dead after militants barged into his house and fired at him indi
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Militants shot dead Gull Mohammad Mir (60), a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and vice president of Muslim Morcha, at Nowgam in Verinag area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir, was shot dead after militants barged into his house and fired at him indiscriminately. The militants fled from the spot leaving him in a pool of blood, who later succumbed to injuries.
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on May 5 ordered an inquiry to be conducted by Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam into the political killings during last few months and called for identifying lapses on part of agencies on safety of the politicians, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, some rep
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on May 5 ordered an inquiry to be conducted by Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam into the political killings during last few months and called for identifying lapses on part of agencies on safety of the politicians, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, some reports surfaced that security of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gull Mohammad Mir, who was gunned down by the militants on May 4 night at Verinag in Anantnag, had been withdrawn in February 2019. Four BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders including prominent BJP face in Kishtwar, Anil Parihar and his brother, Ajit Parihar, senior RSS functionary, Chanderkant Sharma besides Panch Abdul Majeed Dar in Kulgam and social activist Anjumand Majid Bhat of Baramulla have been killed by the militants during past about five months while National Conference (NC) activist Ismail Wani was seriously injured in Anantnag.
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May - 7 
On December 7, two unidentified terrorists, believed to be cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), entered into the house of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party’s Baramulla Zonal president, Wajahat Hussain, at Kanispora in the outskirts of Baramulla town and held the PDP leader’s wife, mother-in-law, m
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On December 7, two unidentified terrorists, believed to be cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), entered into the house of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party’s Baramulla Zonal president, Wajahat Hussain, at Kanispora in the outskirts of Baramulla town and held the PDP leader’s wife, mother-in-law, maid and father-in-law captive. Later, troops of Rashtriya Rifles 22 Bn laid siege to the house and managed to rescue all the captives. However, no firing has been reported even as troops were trying to get the terrorist duo to surrender. DIG north Kashmir, Raja Aijaz Ali, stated that Police and Army had tightened the cordon around the house.
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May - 8 May - 16
A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist, identified as Irfan ahmad Lone injured in a suspected militant attack on May 8 in Zainapora area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to his injuries on May 16 (today), reports Greater Kashmir.
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A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist, identified as Irfan ahmad Lone injured in a suspected militant attack on May 8 in Zainapora area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to his injuries on May 16 (today), reports Greater Kashmir.
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May - 13 
In a separate incident, militants also barged into the house of another NC worker, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Gania in the village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir and beat him up on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior.
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In a separate incident, militants also barged into the house of another NC worker, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Gania in the village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir and beat him up on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 13 
Militants fired at and injured a National Conference (NC) worker, identified as Sajjad Ahmad Ganai at his house in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13 night, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants fired at and injured a National Conference (NC) worker, identified as Sajjad Ahmad Ganai at his house in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13 night, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 19 
A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worker, identified as Mohammad Jamal was shot at by militants outside his home in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 19 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, militants fled away leaving him in a pool of blood. He was taken to hospital wher
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A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worker, identified as Mohammad Jamal was shot at by militants outside his home in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 19 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, militants fled away leaving him in a pool of blood. He was taken to hospital where his condition is stated to be critical.
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May - 21 
On May 21, 11 people including the National People’s Party (NPP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Tirong Aboh and his son were killed in an ambush at 12th mile in Khonsa-Deomali road in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The fatalities include two Personal Security Offic
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On May 21, 11 people including the National People’s Party (NPP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Tirong Aboh and his son were killed in an ambush at 12th mile in Khonsa-Deomali road in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The fatalities include two Personal Security Officers (PSO’s) and MLA’s son. Two, including one PSO have been wounded in the attack. Indian Express reports National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants are suspected to be behind the attack. The ambush occurred when the convoy of MLA was returning from Dibrugarh in Assam to Khonsa in Tirap District. The MLA was seeking re-election in the State Assembly election and was vocal against NSCN-IM targeting political workers in the area in his election campaign. He had also spoken against violence had had stated in a gathering that ‘Politicians who do not have the guts to fight elections on their own merit should not use underground elements’. Director General of Police (DGP) SBK Singh, stated that “of the 15 people in the convoy 11 were killed on the spot, two have been admitted to hospital with serious injuries and two others including a woman escaped unhurt”, reports The Shillong Times. The DGP also stated that Army Units have started a massive combing operation. He also added that senior Police officers of Tirap and Changlang Districts have reached Khonsa to supervise and coordinate with security agencies for operations. The Times of India adds that an un-named Police official stated that “Aboh’s convoy was waylaid between Deomali and Bogapani and they shot him, his teenage son, Longgem, two bodyguards and seven others.” According to security sources, “Aboh was known as a no-nonsense politician and often received threats from the NSCN (I-M) for his opposition to their presence in Arunachal.” Sources also added, “There were reports that NSCN(I-M) had warned Aboh not to contest the assembly election”. NPP leader Kumar Waii stated, “This is the first political assassination to have taken place in Arunachal. We want an investigation into this by the government”, reports The Times of India. The site of the attack is an area under the command of the Army’s 3rd Corps, based in Dimapur, Nagaland. Economic Times further adds that a Senior Police official stated “the MLA was on his way to his constituency from Assam when militants open fired at his vehicle near Bogapani village in Tirap District around 11.30 am. We suspect the hand of NSCN-IM behind the incident.” Arunachal Pradesh Government in an official communique stated that “As per police report, 11 persons including the sitting MLA Khonsa West Tirong Aboh were ambushed and killed at 12th mile, 20 km in between Khonsa and Deomali road, by armed militants.” The Sangai Express further adds that NSCN-IM had allegedly threatened the MLA for campaigning for NPP. Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP president Conrad K Sangma has strongly condemned the incident. Nagaland Post adds that Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh stated that the perpetrators will not be spared. Meanwhile Indian Express reports that, NSCN-IM ‘convenor’ of Cease Fire Monitoring Cell Karibo Chawang stated, “We have initiated our own investigations into the incident. We have informed all our headquarters and are collecting information to ascertain what happened exactly”.
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May - 24 
A congress leader was hacked to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kistapar under Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports India Today. The deceased has been identified as Sahadev, who was dragged out of his house and hacked by th
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A congress leader was hacked to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kistapar under Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports India Today. The deceased has been identified as Sahadev, who was dragged out of his house and hacked by the Maoists just a few kilometres away from the local Police Station.
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June - 29 
Militants shot at and injured an activist of National Conference (NC), identified as Ali Mohammad Yatoo (70) in Palpora village of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on June 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged into the house of Ali Mohammad Yatoo, who is the is block president o
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Militants shot at and injured an activist of National Conference (NC), identified as Ali Mohammad Yatoo (70) in Palpora village of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on June 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged into the house of Ali Mohammad Yatoo, who is the is block president of NC, at Nawnagri area of Palpora, and fired at him. He was injured in the militant firing. The militants also fled from the spot after carrying out the attack.
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July - 8 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly abducted a former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member owing allegiance to the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) from Kothur village in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadrachalam agency in
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly abducted a former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member owing allegiance to the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) from Kothur village in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadrachalam agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 8, reports The Hindu. According to sources, a group of Maoist rebels whisked away N. Srinivas Rao (40), from his house in Kothur village. His family members, including wife and son, pleaded with the rebels to let go of Srinivas, but to no avail, sources added.
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July - 12 
Nalluri Srinivas Rao (45), the former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member, who was abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 8, was found dead near Puttapadu village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports Firstpost. The Pol
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Nalluri Srinivas Rao (45), the former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member, who was abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 8, was found dead near Puttapadu village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports Firstpost. The Police confirmed that the local leader from Kothur village was abducted on accusations of moneylending and land dispute issues. One of the Police officials also said that Srinivas is believed to have been brutally beaten. However, the cause of death has not been ascertained yet. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, suspected CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly abducted Nalluri Srinivas Rao (40), a former MTPC member owing allegiance to the ruling TRS from Kothur village in Charla Mandal in Bhadrachalam agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 8.
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July - 14 
A Personal Security Officer (PSO) of National Conference (NC) leader Syed Tawqeer Shah was killed in a militant attack at Hillar area of Kokernag in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 14, reports Daily Excelsior. The NC leader had gone to Hillar area of the District to attend the p
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A Personal Security Officer (PSO) of National Conference (NC) leader Syed Tawqeer Shah was killed in a militant attack at Hillar area of Kokernag in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 14, reports Daily Excelsior. The NC leader had gone to Hillar area of the District to attend the party workers meeting. As the meeting was going on in the house of one of the NC workers in the village, three militants came on a motor cycle and fired at the PSO of Shah, Reyaz Ahmad, who was guarding outside the house. Reyaz who suffered serious bullet injuries, succumbed to injuries on the way to hospital. The militants, however, didn’t target the NC meeting but it caused panic that led to disruption of the NC workers meeting in the village.
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July - 19 
Militants killed Personal Security Officer (PSO) of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Sajad Mufti, during Friday prayers in Baba Mohalla and snatched his service rifle in Bijbehara in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon a Polic
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Militants killed Personal Security Officer (PSO) of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Sajad Mufti, during Friday prayers in Baba Mohalla and snatched his service rifle in Bijbehara in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon a Police, Farooq Ahmad Mir, who was the PSO of Sajad Mufti in chest as he was waiting outside the mosque where PDP leader had gone for performing Friday prayers. Sources said that two militants fired upon Mir from point blank range with a pistol leaving him in a pool of blood and they also snatched his service AK-47 rifle and escaped. Soon after the incident the whole area was cordoned off to arrest the militants responsible for the killing of the PSO.
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September - 12 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former cadre suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’ in Munger District of Bihar on September 12, reports The New Indian Express. The body of the former Maoist, identified as that of Dinesh Koda, with his throat slit was found in Satdharb
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former cadre suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’ in Munger District of Bihar on September 12, reports The New Indian Express. The body of the former Maoist, identified as that of Dinesh Koda, with his throat slit was found in Satdharba forest under Ladaitand Police Station limits, Munger, Superintendent of Police (SP), Gaurav Mangla said. A Maoist pamphlet was found near the dead body which said that Koda had to pay the price for being a ‘police informer’ and misappropriating 'levy' money collected for the CPI-Maoist. Koda happens to be the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Scheduled Caste Morcha District president in Munger.
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October - 5 
Militants opened fire at a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worker, identified as Sajad Hussain Mantoo, at his residence in Kokernag area leaving him injured in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Mantoo received bullet injuries in his abdomen an
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Militants opened fire at a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worker, identified as Sajad Hussain Mantoo, at his residence in Kokernag area leaving him injured in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Mantoo received bullet injuries in his abdomen and thigh and was rushed to the district hospital, the Police said, adding the reason behind the attack is not known yet.
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