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January - 1 
According to Sentinel, Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, on January 1 announced a safe-passage offer for all United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres from January 7 to 20. Speaking to the media in Guwahati, Gogoi said, "The State Government is ready to offer safe-passage to all leaders and cad
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According to Sentinel, Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, on January 1 announced a safe-passage offer for all United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres from January 7 to 20. Speaking to the media in Guwahati, Gogoi said, "The State Government is ready to offer safe-passage to all leaders and cadres of the ULFA from January 7 to 20 during which they can come unarmed and meet their near and dear ones." He further said, ""The police will be instructed not to harass ULFA cadres in their movement during that period. The militants will also be allowed to go back to their hideouts freely."
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January - 1 
Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said on January 1 that militancy is the main obstacle in the developmental process in the Northeastern region though it has declined in the recent past following pro-active action adopted by security forces and governments.
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Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said on January 1 that militancy is the main obstacle in the developmental process in the Northeastern region though it has declined in the recent past following pro-active action adopted by security forces and governments.
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January - 1 
The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, in a statement on January 1, ruled out holding direct peace talks with New Delhi unless the Government released some of their senior jailed leaders. He said, "A large number of our central executive committee leaders are currently in jail. We cannot take a fina
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The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, in a statement on January 1, ruled out holding direct peace talks with New Delhi unless the Government released some of their senior jailed leaders. He said, "A large number of our central executive committee leaders are currently in jail. We cannot take a final decision on holding talks with the government in the absence of majority of our senior leaders who are imprisoned." He further said, "The government has slowed down on its initiative to start peace negotiations and instead stepped up military action against our cadres. It would be wrong on the part of New Delhi to presume that we would sit tight and join the peace talks if such actions continue."
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January - 2 
Army sources in Assam, however, said that the outfit has launched an extortion drive in separate districts. “We have specific intelligence inputs from various agencies that ULFA has launched another extortion campaign under cover of the peace process. And now this safe passage offer will boost their
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Army sources in Assam, however, said that the outfit has launched an extortion drive in separate districts. “We have specific intelligence inputs from various agencies that ULFA has launched another extortion campaign under cover of the peace process. And now this safe passage offer will boost their confidence further because our hands will be tied during that period,” a senior army officer said.
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January - 2 
Srivastava informed that the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence had a design to use Tripura as a corridor for infiltrating militants from Bangladesh to cause violence in other parts of the country.
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Srivastava informed that the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence had a design to use Tripura as a corridor for infiltrating militants from Bangladesh to cause violence in other parts of the country.
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January - 3 
At a press conference on January 3, Bangalore city Police Commissioner, Ajai Kumar Singh, said that they have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist from Andhra Pradesh in connection with the December 28 attack in the Indian Institute of Science campus. Singh said Abdul Rehman, a self-styled LeT
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At a press conference on January 3, Bangalore city Police Commissioner, Ajai Kumar Singh, said that they have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist from Andhra Pradesh in connection with the December 28 attack in the Indian Institute of Science campus. Singh said Abdul Rehman, a self-styled LeT commander in south India, was arrested from Nalgonda on January 1. He, however, said, "It is too early to say whether he was the mastermind or just an abettor."
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January - 3 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG), on January 3, accused the Union Government of indulging in a "misinformation campaign" and undoing the progress made so far in the peace talks. Responding to remarks made by Union Home Secretary, V.K. Duggal, on Jan
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG), on January 3, accused the Union Government of indulging in a "misinformation campaign" and undoing the progress made so far in the peace talks. Responding to remarks made by Union Home Secretary, V.K. Duggal, on January 2 that the PCG was to blame for the delay in beginning the second round of talks, PCG member Lachit Bordoloi said: "We are really surprised. The PCG has all along been eager to know when the next round of talks would be held. Such a misinformation campaign, I am afraid, will only defeat the campaign for peace."
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January - 4 
Karnataka Police has confirmed that Mohammad Raji-Ur Rehman alias Abdul Rehman did not carry out the attack at the IISc. However, Rehman has reportedly told police that he, along with some likeminded people, launched a trust in Chennai to "spread religious ideology". According to sources, they named
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Karnataka Police has confirmed that Mohammad Raji-Ur Rehman alias Abdul Rehman did not carry out the attack at the IISc. However, Rehman has reportedly told police that he, along with some likeminded people, launched a trust in Chennai to "spread religious ideology". According to sources, they named it Al-Fatah and he has been sending Islamic literature to the persons responsible in Chennai from Saudi Arabia on a regular basis.
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January - 4 
On January 4, the Orissa Government decided to recruit 3,000 tribals to fight the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfits operating in the State, according to Times of India. The tribals would reportedly be employed as special police personnel at a monthly remuneration of Rupees 1,500 e
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On January 4, the Orissa Government decided to recruit 3,000 tribals to fight the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfits operating in the State, according to Times of India. The tribals would reportedly be employed as special police personnel at a monthly remuneration of Rupees 1,500 each. Village Defence Committees will also be formed to counter the Naxalites. Orissa Home Secretary, Santosh Kumar, said, "We have decided to engage 30 to 40 men belonging to the local scheduled tribe community at each Naxalite-hit police station."
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January - 7 
Gen. Musharraf, however, said Pakistan would ensure there was no violence in Kashmir if India withdrew its troops from the cities of Srinagar, Kupwara and Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley. "Pakistan will be with the Indian government, with the Kashmiris, to ensure that there is total peace and tranqu
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Gen. Musharraf, however, said Pakistan would ensure there was no violence in Kashmir if India withdrew its troops from the cities of Srinagar, Kupwara and Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley. "Pakistan will be with the Indian government, with the Kashmiris, to ensure that there is total peace and tranquility within these three cities," Musharraf claimed.
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January - 9 
The NSCN-K has ruled out talks with the Union Government as long as peace talks between the NSCN-IM and the Government continue. It also made clear that the outfit has entered into a cease-fire with the Government due to pressure from Naga non-governmental organizations, reports Kanglaonline. Intera
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The NSCN-K has ruled out talks with the Union Government as long as peace talks between the NSCN-IM and the Government continue. It also made clear that the outfit has entered into a cease-fire with the Government due to pressure from Naga non-governmental organizations, reports Kanglaonline. Interacting with a team of senior journalists from Nagaland at its Mon town headquarters, senior leader of the outfit, A. Z Jami, said "We had no intention to enter into a cease-fire with the Indian Government. We were pressurized to do so against our will by Naga NGOs." He further said, "We are merely watching the progress of the ongoing talks between the NSCN-IM and the Indian Government and we will not enter into negotiations while the dialogue between them is on."
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January - 10 
Speaking in New Delhi, the J&K Deputy Chief Minister, Muzaffar Hussain Baig, said de-militarisation was not possible till cessation of terrorist activities across the State and Kashmiris enjoyed self-governance under the Indian Constitution. "How can any responsible Government withdraw the forces ti
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Speaking in New Delhi, the J&K Deputy Chief Minister, Muzaffar Hussain Baig, said de-militarisation was not possible till cessation of terrorist activities across the State and Kashmiris enjoyed self-governance under the Indian Constitution. "How can any responsible Government withdraw the forces till the threat of terrorism looms large... As long as people are being killed how can the troops be withdrawn," said Baig.
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January - 10 
While rejecting the ‘self-rule’ and ‘de-militarisation’ proposals mooted by Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf for resolving the Kashmir issue, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Ghulam Nabi Azad said on January 10 that aspirations of all the six regions [Kashmir valley, Jammu, Ladakh,
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While rejecting the ‘self-rule’ and ‘de-militarisation’ proposals mooted by Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf for resolving the Kashmir issue, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Ghulam Nabi Azad said on January 10 that aspirations of all the six regions [Kashmir valley, Jammu, Ladakh, Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Gilgit and Baltistan] of J&K must be taken into consideration before arriving at any solution. In an informal interaction with the media at Marhi village in Udhampur district, Azad said, "I have watched interview of General Pervez Musharraf on a TV channel in which he has given these proposals. I think Pakistani President has not applied his mind as everything was in hotchpotch and road map was not clear… establishment of a democratic system is an internal matter of our neighbouring country but I am of the opinion that de-militarisation is required more in Pakistan than in Jammu and Kashmir."
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January - 13 
Following the 19th meeting of the Coordination Committee on Naxalite violence on January 13 at New Delhi, Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal said "the level of incidents have gone up by four per cent in 2005. I don’t want to go into the reasons but the challenge in 2006 will be to contain it with an i
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Following the 19th meeting of the Coordination Committee on Naxalite violence on January 13 at New Delhi, Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal said "the level of incidents have gone up by four per cent in 2005. I don’t want to go into the reasons but the challenge in 2006 will be to contain it with an integrated approach." Among the measures decided at the meeting included creation of dedicated intelligence units in seven of the worst affected states, raising 10 more police battalions, inducting an additional 45 armoured vehicles and strengthening police stations. "As a first step to strengthen our fight against the armed rebels, there will be a separate Maoist division in the home ministry that will coordinate activities," Duggal said. Emphasising on land reforms, he said, "it has to be an integrated approach and that is why officials in the ministries for rural development, tribal affairs and panchayati raj were roped in to find out if developmental programmes on the ground are up and running." In addition to the 25 battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) that have been specially trained for combating Maoists, another 10 battalions will be raised over the next two years at a cost of Rs 250 million. The Home Secretary added that a State like Haryana cannot be complacent from being affected by the Naxalites as, it was one of the states, including Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, where Naxalites were trying to mark their presence. He further said that during the current year six States - Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and (eastern parts of) Maharashtra - will have dedicated intelligence wings to keep a tab on the Naxalites activities.
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January - 13 
Ruling out the de-militarisation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as suggested by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, the Indian Army chief General J. J. Singh said in New Delhi on January 13 that continued presence of terrorist infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) necessitated troop presence
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Ruling out the de-militarisation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as suggested by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, the Indian Army chief General J. J. Singh said in New Delhi on January 13 that continued presence of terrorist infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) necessitated troop presence in the State. "We need to be present... Terrorist camps still exist across the LoC... And infiltration continues", said Gen. Singh observing that the Army had been assigned a task in J&K which it was implementing with all resources at its command. While admitting that anti-terror measures taken during the past year had led to considerable reduction in violence in J & K, the Army chief, however, maintained that the army would continue its duties in the State "as long as incidents of violence do not come down to negligible levels...."
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January - 14 
According to reports, the Myanmar Army has pressed into service helicopter gun-ships to attack the camps located in dense jungles. Sources said that according to last reports, at least 40-50 militants have been killed in the operations. These figures, however, are yet to be confirmed by the official
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According to reports, the Myanmar Army has pressed into service helicopter gun-ships to attack the camps located in dense jungles. Sources said that according to last reports, at least 40-50 militants have been killed in the operations. These figures, however, are yet to be confirmed by the officials.
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January - 14 
Broadening the ambit of the peace talks on the Kashmir issue outside the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) fold, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on January 14 asserted that all out efforts will be made to "reach the hearts and minds" of the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to Dail
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Broadening the ambit of the peace talks on the Kashmir issue outside the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) fold, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on January 14 asserted that all out efforts will be made to "reach the hearts and minds" of the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to Daily Excelsior. People’s Conference chief Sajjad Ghani Lone, who held talks with the Prime Minister for almost an hour in New Delhi, on his part, emphasized the need to make the dialogue inclusive and involve all shades of opinion in the process. "We emphasized the need to arrive at a broad consensus on the resolution of the vexed issue... And the importance of the dialogue," he added. In his first ever meeting with separatist leaders other than the APHC, Dr. Singh said all shades of opinion will be included in the dialogue process. The Prime Minister admitted there were groups outside the electoral process who will be included in the peace talks.
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January - 16 
Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while replying to a written question in the State Assembly in Agartala on January 16, has informed that altogether 202 militants and collaborators were killed in counter insurgency operations during the past five years across the State. Around 170 security force personne
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Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while replying to a written question in the State Assembly in Agartala on January 16, has informed that altogether 202 militants and collaborators were killed in counter insurgency operations during the past five years across the State. Around 170 security force personnel and 40 civilians were killed, while 51 civilians were injured in 107 militant related incidents from January 1, 2000 till November 30, 2005. He further added that militants abducted 60 civilians out of which 33 were released in exchange for huge amounts of ransom. He added that 1163 cadres of the militant outfits, including the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), surrendered to the security forces with huge cache of arms and ammunition. However, the maximum number of militants - as many as 322 cadres - had surrendered in 2004 reportedly due to intense counter insurgency operations.
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January - 16 
On January 16, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), in a statement by 'publicity secretary' of the outfit Sainkupar Nongtraw, expressed doubts over the seriousness of the Meghalaya Government in dealing with the issue of illegal migrants. It said that the action of the State police in
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On January 16, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), in a statement by 'publicity secretary' of the outfit Sainkupar Nongtraw, expressed doubts over the seriousness of the Meghalaya Government in dealing with the issue of illegal migrants. It said that the action of the State police in flushing out illegal immigrants as published in newspapers was "an eyewash" and a "fashion show". The statement further said: "If the State and the Central governments had the responsibility to flush out immigrants who have illegally entered the State, why they took 34 years to initiate measures. May be it is the government which has provided them with land, houses, jobs and at the same time recognised them as the legal immigrants settled in Umpling, Pynthor, Mawprem and other localities of Shillong".
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January - 16 
The Army on January 16 said it has ordered an inquiry into the allegations of custodial killing of a youth, Abdul Majid Parray, in the Baramulla district. "We have taken a serious note of the allegations and a full inquiry has been ordered into the incident," said Army spokesperson Col. H. K. Joneja
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The Army on January 16 said it has ordered an inquiry into the allegations of custodial killing of a youth, Abdul Majid Parray, in the Baramulla district. "We have taken a serious note of the allegations and a full inquiry has been ordered into the incident," said Army spokesperson Col. H. K. Joneja. Parray, along with another youth Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, were picked up by Rashtriya Rifles from their village on January 14 and allegedly subjected to torture during interrogation.
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January - 18 
The Assam Inspector General of Police (Special Branch) Khagen Sarma has confirmed that the extortion letter demanding Rupees 5000 million from the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) was served by the ULFA. Talking to Sentinel on January 18 Sarma said, "During technical examination it has been fou
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The Assam Inspector General of Police (Special Branch) Khagen Sarma has confirmed that the extortion letter demanding Rupees 5000 million from the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) was served by the ULFA. Talking to Sentinel on January 18 Sarma said, "During technical examination it has been found that the demand note is of the ULFA. Had the demand note been not from the ULFA the rebel group would have issued a denial as soon as the news was published by the media, but it hasn’t yet."
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January - 19 
Taking advantage of the situation arising from the October 2005 earthquake and the large-scale relief and rehabilitation efforts, terrorists have been pushed into Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistan side, Army Chief Gen. J. J. Singh said in New Delhi on January 19. "Intelligence inputs reveal that s
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Taking advantage of the situation arising from the October 2005 earthquake and the large-scale relief and rehabilitation efforts, terrorists have been pushed into Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistan side, Army Chief Gen. J. J. Singh said in New Delhi on January 19. "Intelligence inputs reveal that some terrorists were pushed across the Line of Control (LoC) in the weeks following the earthquake taking advantage of our preoccupation in the relief efforts," the Chief of Army Staff said in an interview to Indian Defence Review.
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January - 20 
Writer Indira Goswami, who has been facilitating talks between the ULFA and the Union Government said, "The government is likely to give the date for the meeting within two days. We are hopeful about the process being taken to its logical conclusion." She further said, "ULFA is upset over the delay.
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Writer Indira Goswami, who has been facilitating talks between the ULFA and the Union Government said, "The government is likely to give the date for the meeting within two days. We are hopeful about the process being taken to its logical conclusion." She further said, "ULFA is upset over the delay. But we will continue to make efforts."
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January - 23 
The Manipur Government is reported to have rejected the proposal of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) for holding a ‘plebiscite’. During a meeting convened by the Governor S. S. Sidhu in capital Imphal on January 23, the proposal was rejected as being unrealistic, according to Kangla Online.
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The Manipur Government is reported to have rejected the proposal of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) for holding a ‘plebiscite’. During a meeting convened by the Governor S. S. Sidhu in capital Imphal on January 23, the proposal was rejected as being unrealistic, according to Kangla Online.
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January - 23 
The second round of talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) and the Union Government would be held on February 7, according to Sentinel. Writer Indira Goswami, a member of the PCG, said, "National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan informed me
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The second round of talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) and the Union Government would be held on February 7, according to Sentinel. Writer Indira Goswami, a member of the PCG, said, "National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan informed me today that the talks with the PCG will be held on February 7 and modalities for the parleys will be decided later on." She added: "I also appeal ULFA to stop all kinds of violence considering the Government’s sincerity to hold the talks. I hope the ULFA leadership, including Arabinda Rajkhowa and Paresh Baruah, will listen to my appeal since it is a very positive step taken by the Centre."
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January - 24 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 24 appealed to the ULFA to eschew violence and give ‘due respect to the peace process with the Centre’. Speaking to Sentinel, Gogoi said that violent activities carried out by the banned outfit would malign the image of Assam which has progressed in every
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 24 appealed to the ULFA to eschew violence and give ‘due respect to the peace process with the Centre’. Speaking to Sentinel, Gogoi said that violent activities carried out by the banned outfit would malign the image of Assam which has progressed in every aspect in the last four-and-a-half years.
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January - 24 
Eight persons, including three police personnel, were killed in separate attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) across Jharkhand since January 24-night, according to The Statesman.
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Eight persons, including three police personnel, were killed in separate attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) across Jharkhand since January 24-night, according to The Statesman.
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January - 25 
Assam Governor Ajay Singh speaking to the media on January 25 said that the ULFA must first surrender arms and come to the mainstream, and only then negotiations could follow, reports Sentinel. "They would be rehabilitated once they lay down their arms," Singh said. He further said, "A militant by t
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Assam Governor Ajay Singh speaking to the media on January 25 said that the ULFA must first surrender arms and come to the mainstream, and only then negotiations could follow, reports Sentinel. "They would be rehabilitated once they lay down their arms," Singh said. He further said, "A militant by taking up arms against the State has gone against the law, and so he must be treated in the line of law; he must be brought to book. So the question of negotiation does not arise unless the militants surrender their arms."
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January - 25 
The United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) 'Publicity Secretary' Tong-Eeh-Nongloda talking to Sentinel on January 25 said that the outfit is hopeful of a fruitful outcome from its fifth round of talks with the Union and the State Government at New Delhi on January 31. Nongloda also blamed the S
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The United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) 'Publicity Secretary' Tong-Eeh-Nongloda talking to Sentinel on January 25 said that the outfit is hopeful of a fruitful outcome from its fifth round of talks with the Union and the State Government at New Delhi on January 31. Nongloda also blamed the State Government’s lackadaisical attitude in fulfilling its demand and said, "Therefore, the talks may not yield any good results."
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January - 26 
The United Naga Council (UNC) has urged the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) to ensure a peaceful and lasting solution to the Naga conflict. In a statement, the UNC said that Nagas want peace and to that end the Centre must exhibit genuine politic
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The United Naga Council (UNC) has urged the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) to ensure a peaceful and lasting solution to the Naga conflict. In a statement, the UNC said that Nagas want peace and to that end the Centre must exhibit genuine political will to resolve the issue. "We also request the collective leadership of the NSCN (IM) for the extension of the ceasefire beyond January-31. However, we are aware that eight years of talks without any substantial agreement is fast becoming an indefensible situation", the statement added.
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January - 27 
The PCG has said that its ongoing negotiations with the Union Government may breakdown if the Government does not come up with a positive response regarding the release of the jailed and missing ULFA leaders during the second round of talks scheduled for February 7. PCG member Lachit Bordoloi said,
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The PCG has said that its ongoing negotiations with the Union Government may breakdown if the Government does not come up with a positive response regarding the release of the jailed and missing ULFA leaders during the second round of talks scheduled for February 7. PCG member Lachit Bordoloi said, "We are expecting the Government to make its stand clear during the second round of talks."
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January - 29 
Press Trust of India reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has said that the outfit is not in favour of extending the ongoing ceasefire unless the Indian government takes "positive steps". Samson Jajo, secretary of the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM, tol
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Press Trust of India reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has said that the outfit is not in favour of extending the ongoing ceasefire unless the Indian government takes "positive steps". Samson Jajo, secretary of the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM, told PTI, "The Indian side is insisting for the extension of the ceasefire for another year. But New Delhi should show positive steps they have taken which we can show our people. Otherwise an extension of the ceasefire is not possible." Talks between the two sides for extending the ceasefire are continuing in Bangkok since January 29. Jajo further said, "On the first issue of integration, no decision has been taken yet by the Indian Government."
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January - 30 
According to Shillong Times, hardcore militants of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) have taken shelter in the Block-I areas along the Assam-Meghalaya border for raising funds for the outfit. The report further said that the militants have sneaked into the State from Bangladesh for
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According to Shillong Times, hardcore militants of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) have taken shelter in the Block-I areas along the Assam-Meghalaya border for raising funds for the outfit. The report further said that the militants have sneaked into the State from Bangladesh for revitalising the outfit. A militant, Hopeborn Shangpliang, who surrendered during the second week of January, confessed to have regrouped the militants in the Jaintia Hills district for extortion from the coal traders. A senior police officer said, “The HNLC militants chose Block-I as their area of operation so that the Meghalaya police would not be able to know about their movements.”
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January - 31 
On February 1, Assam Governor, Lt Gen (retd) Ajai Singh appealed to the ULFA to come for direct talks with the Government to expedite the peace process. In his speech to the State Legislative Assembly, the Governor described the formation of the People’s Consultative Group by the ULFA for talks with
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On February 1, Assam Governor, Lt Gen (retd) Ajai Singh appealed to the ULFA to come for direct talks with the Government to expedite the peace process. In his speech to the State Legislative Assembly, the Governor described the formation of the People’s Consultative Group by the ULFA for talks with the Government as a welcome step.
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February - 1 
Ruling out the transfer of Indian territory, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on February 1 that the Government was committed to a "pragmatic and practical" solution to all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question on the Kashmir issue, Dr.
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Ruling out the transfer of Indian territory, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on February 1 that the Government was committed to a "pragmatic and practical" solution to all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question on the Kashmir issue, Dr. Singh told reporters at a press conference in New Delhi that he could not do certain things, such as negotiate on transfer of the Indian territory. The Prime Minister said there had been movement forward in the India-Pakistan relations, noting changes such as enhanced people-to-people contacts, the bus services between the two countries and opening up of five points along the Line of Control for the divided families on the two sides to meet. About the internal aspect of the Kashmir issue, he said the Government was prepared to interact with all shades of opinion in the State who were willing to abjure violence.
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February - 1 
The ULFA has made it clear that it is not in favour of holding any secret talks with the Government of India. In the recent issue of its mouthpiece, Freedom, released on February 1, the outfit said that it is keen on holding talks at the platform of the United Nations in front of the entire world. T
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The ULFA has made it clear that it is not in favour of holding any secret talks with the Government of India. In the recent issue of its mouthpiece, Freedom, released on February 1, the outfit said that it is keen on holding talks at the platform of the United Nations in front of the entire world. The outfit also expressed doubts on the sincerity of the Government on the issue of talks and alleged that a conspiracy was hatched to invite only a small group of the PCG for talks. The ULFA said that the guns of the outfit would become silent only when the conflict between India and Assam head towards a political solution.
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February - 5 
According to Press Trust of India, the Union Government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) have decided to hold talks on "substantive" issues. Union Minister Oscar Fernandes, who led the Government delegation at the four-day talks with NSCN-IM leaders in Bangkok, said i
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According to Press Trust of India, the Union Government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) have decided to hold talks on "substantive" issues. Union Minister Oscar Fernandes, who led the Government delegation at the four-day talks with NSCN-IM leaders in Bangkok, said in New Delhi that the timing of the next round of talks would depend on the outfit. "We have been able to extend the cease-fire by six months. But we were not able to take up issues in a substantive manner. Over the next six months, we will try to hold substantive talks," he reportedly said. He further said, "Whenever they (NSCN-IM) want, we are ready to talk. It will depend on them."
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February - 5 
Calling upon the Indian leadership to reciprocate Pakistan’s proposals for the resolution of the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf on February 5 said New Delhi would have to show more flexibility, according to The News. Addressing a public meeting in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan occupie
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Calling upon the Indian leadership to reciprocate Pakistan’s proposals for the resolution of the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf on February 5 said New Delhi would have to show more flexibility, according to The News. Addressing a public meeting in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, on the occasion of ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’, the president said he had proposed de-militarisation and self-governance in Kashmir as the people were tired of the presence of the Indian army. He said demilitarisation could start from Srinagar, Baramulla and Kupwara. He also said if there was no dispute resolution, there could not be progress on confidence-building measures.
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February - 6 
According to Sentinel, Meghalaya Police has initiated a rehabilitation package for local gun-manufacturers in order to contain the criminal activities. Gun-manufacturing units reportedly exist in Lyngkhum, Cherrapunjee, Mawkaphan, Mawsahew, Synnei and Mawsynram villages under the East and West Khasi
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According to Sentinel, Meghalaya Police has initiated a rehabilitation package for local gun-manufacturers in order to contain the criminal activities. Gun-manufacturing units reportedly exist in Lyngkhum, Cherrapunjee, Mawkaphan, Mawsahew, Synnei and Mawsynram villages under the East and West Khasi Hills districts of Meghalaya. Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) W. R. Marbaniang said, "We are taking initiative to implement a rehabilitation package for the gun manufacturers in the border." He said that the State police would soon send feelers to gun manufacturers requesting them of taking up other small-scale business. "We will offer them whatever help they need including funds to start a fresh business altogether," the DGP added. In the past, a number of gun-manufacturers and gunrunners have been arrested from in and around the capital city of Shillong. The arrested persons revealed to the police that country-made weapons are being smuggled to other States of the region and also to Bangladesh.
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February - 6 
Assam Minister of State for Home, Rockybul Hussain, in a written reply to a question raised by member of the Legislative Assembly, Dilip Kumar Saikia, said on February 6 that the Centre and State Government are of the view that the Government and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) should com
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Assam Minister of State for Home, Rockybul Hussain, in a written reply to a question raised by member of the Legislative Assembly, Dilip Kumar Saikia, said on February 6 that the Centre and State Government are of the view that the Government and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) should come into an agreement to suspend operations simultaneously to create a congenial atmosphere for talks, reports Assam Tribune. Hussain said that operations by the security forces targeting the ULFA would be stopped once such an agreement for suspension of operations is signed. In another reply to another question by T. P. Das, the Minister said that since the first meeting with the People’s Consultative Group (PCG), as many as 70 subversive activities took place in the State and public properties worth Rs 95,70,300 were damaged. He said that during the period, four Army personnel, 12 civilians and 12 militants were killed. During the same period, 13 ULFA militants and three militants of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) have surrendered.
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February - 6 
The Army has moved out 5,000 troops from Jammu and Kashmir following "much improvement" in the situation there and more could be "redeployed" if violence further decreases, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in New Delhi on February 6. "It is not withdrawal but redeployment of forces from J and
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The Army has moved out 5,000 troops from Jammu and Kashmir following "much improvement" in the situation there and more could be "redeployed" if violence further decreases, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in New Delhi on February 6. "It is not withdrawal but redeployment of forces from J and K to the north east as violence level has come down," he told reporters on the sidelines of an Army Conference. To queries from reporters whether the exercise was timed to coincide with the visit of US President George W Bush to India, Mukherjee said it is a "routine exercise. The redeployment is a regular exercise undertaken after review of the situation in the State. Last year, we had reduced troops voluntarily."
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February - 7 
According to Assam Tribune, the Union Government and the People’s Consultative Group (PCG) on February 7 agreed, during a meeting at New Delhi, on a series of confidence building measures (CBMs) to bring the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to the negotiation table. A joint statement stated th
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According to Assam Tribune, the Union Government and the People’s Consultative Group (PCG) on February 7 agreed, during a meeting at New Delhi, on a series of confidence building measures (CBMs) to bring the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to the negotiation table. A joint statement stated that the Government of India has agreed to examine and initiate a series of CBMs with regard to human rights violations and to examine the release of detained ULFA leaders in consultation with the State Government. PCG member Arup Borbora said, "We discussed with the government representatives all the issues in a positive atmosphere. We want to pave the way to bring both sides to the negotiating table."
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February - 7 
After claiming to have neutralized all militant camps in south Manipur, the Army said on February 7 that it would enter into cease-fire agreements with all militant outfits operating in the State. "We would like agreements on cessation of hostilities with all militant groups of Manipur to pave the w
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After claiming to have neutralized all militant camps in south Manipur, the Army said on February 7 that it would enter into cease-fire agreements with all militant outfits operating in the State. "We would like agreements on cessation of hostilities with all militant groups of Manipur to pave the way for peace talks. We will discuss the topic with the state government," said General-Officer-Commanding of the 3 Corps, Lt Gen. Z.U. Shah, at Thanlon subdivision in the Churachandpur district. According to Army sources, 14 militants and two security force personnel, including one officer, were killed and a cache of arms and ammunition, including eight weapons and 70 kg of explosives, were seized during the counter insurgency Operation Dragnet that targeted the UNLF in Thanlon and Parbung subdivisions of the Churachandpur district.
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February - 7 
The Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 7 said that the Maoist confession vindicates his position that it was due to sabotage. "I had time and again talked about the sabotage theory during my statements in and outside Parliament when I was Railway Minister in the erstwhile NDA Government,"
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The Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 7 said that the Maoist confession vindicates his position that it was due to sabotage. "I had time and again talked about the sabotage theory during my statements in and outside Parliament when I was Railway Minister in the erstwhile NDA Government," he said.
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February - 7 
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (Magadh range), Arvind Pandey, has reportedly said that the accident of Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express train on September 9, 2002 was the handiwork of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres active in the Magadh region. Pandey said that two arres
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The Deputy Inspector General of Police (Magadh range), Arvind Pandey, has reportedly said that the accident of Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express train on September 9, 2002 was the handiwork of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres active in the Magadh region. Pandey said that two arrested Maoists, Sanjay Yadav and Bhusan Singh provided this information, during their interrogation. Yadav, a Maoist 'zone commander', who was arrested from Khwaspur village in the Gaya district on February 5, told the police that he was involved in removing the railway tracks over Dhaba bridge in Rafiganj which led the super-fast Howrah-Delhi Rajdhani Express to jump track and plunge several feet into the river, claiming lives of at least 123 passengers.
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February - 7 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has refused to begin peace talks unless the Union Government provides information about the whereabouts of seven senior members who went missing during Operation All Clear in Bhutan in December 2003. NDFB 'commander-in-chief' Ranjan Daimary alias D.R.
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has refused to begin peace talks unless the Union Government provides information about the whereabouts of seven senior members who went missing during Operation All Clear in Bhutan in December 2003. NDFB 'commander-in-chief' Ranjan Daimary alias D.R. Nabla told Telegraph that "Delhi has to prove its sincerity by providing information on the seven leaders". The missing militants include the outfit’s 'publicity secretary' B. Erakdao, B. Habrang, B. Fwjoukhang, Jwkhrub, Derhasa, Onsula and Udla. Daimary claimed that the missing leaders had been taken into custody by the Royal Bhutan Army just before the start of Operation All Clear. He claimed they were now "in the hands (custody) of either India or Bhutan".
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February - 10 
Tripurainfo quoted the outgoing Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), R. S. Mooshahary, as stating that Tripura could turn into a safe heaven for the Islamist militants in the future. BSF sources added that Islamist militancy is reported to be on the rise in the State. According to de
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Tripurainfo quoted the outgoing Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), R. S. Mooshahary, as stating that Tripura could turn into a safe heaven for the Islamist militants in the future. BSF sources added that Islamist militancy is reported to be on the rise in the State. According to delayed reports, an unidentified Islamist militant was recently killed by the BSF personnel at Raisyabari in the South Tripura district on an unspecified date.
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February - 13 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to hold talks with the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik in New Delhi on February 17, according to Daily Excelsior. The offer comes a day after Union Water Resources Minister Saifuddin Soz said that the Union Government will soon
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to hold talks with the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik in New Delhi on February 17, according to Daily Excelsior. The offer comes a day after Union Water Resources Minister Saifuddin Soz said that the Union Government will soon invite Malik and Democratic Freedom Party chief Shabir Shah for talks and also resume the dialogue with the moderate faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC).
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February - 15 
Speaking during the debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor's address in the Legislative Assembly on February 15, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee stated that his Government was bent on combating Maoist violence, and there was no question "of any dialogue with those who wiel
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Speaking during the debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor's address in the Legislative Assembly on February 15, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee stated that his Government was bent on combating Maoist violence, and there was no question "of any dialogue with those who wield arms and believe in violence." Further, he said his Government had already planned a package of development schemes, including improving irrigation facilities, in the three districts of Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore districts. Considering the socio-economic problems of the three backward districts, the Government had planned a package of schemes at Belpahari, Binpur, Bandwan and Ranibandh, with the public health engineering and power departments asked to execute projects. Besides, land in the arid zones in the three districts would be developed for cultivation, while the Ramakrishna Mission had been requested to introduce rainwater harvesting projects.
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February - 15 
The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman, Yaseen Malik, announced in Srinagar on February 15 that he and JKLF General Secretary, Ghulam Rasool Dar, would go for consultations with the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on February 17. Seeking to describe the process as "consult
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The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman, Yaseen Malik, announced in Srinagar on February 15 that he and JKLF General Secretary, Ghulam Rasool Dar, would go for consultations with the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on February 17. Seeking to describe the process as "consultative one" rather a dialogue process "per se", Malik claimed that a separate dialogue with various Kashmiri groups was always suicidal for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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February - 16 
According to New Indian Express, the Union Government on February 16 sent a batch of the elite National Security Guards (NSG) commando force to Chhattisgarh in view of the increased attacks by the Maoists. The state police chief O.P. Rathore said, "I don't want to go into details as to the strength
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According to New Indian Express, the Union Government on February 16 sent a batch of the elite National Security Guards (NSG) commando force to Chhattisgarh in view of the increased attacks by the Maoists. The state police chief O.P. Rathore said, "I don't want to go into details as to the strength of National Security Guard commandos. It would only help the Naxals."
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February - 17 
On February 17, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met separatist leader and chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Yasin Malik, in New Delhi and reportedly assured him that the Union Government has an "open mind" and would like to involve a larger cross section of public opinion to end
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On February 17, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met separatist leader and chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Yasin Malik, in New Delhi and reportedly assured him that the Union Government has an "open mind" and would like to involve a larger cross section of public opinion to end "the period of suffering". In his first meeting with Malik, Dr. Singh said there was an air of optimism in Jammu and Kashmir and an opportunity to bring lasting and permanent peace in the State, according to Press Trust of India. Terming his meeting with the Prime Minister as part of "consultations", Malik claimed that the peace process would become irreversible only after key militant leaders were included in the talks. Malik said he wanted the Union Government to hold talks with separatist leaders in a third country on the line of negotiations being held with Naga insurgent group NSCN-IM. Malik is the second leader after Sajjad Lone of the People’s Conference to be invited by the Prime Minister for talks on the Kashmir issue. The Prime Minister’s meeting with Malik comes a week ahead of his talks with a cross-section of political parties and separatists groups from the State.
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February - 17 
On February 17, the Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, speaking to Press Trust of India in New Delhi, said the solution to the five-decade-old Naga insurgency lies in the unification of Naga-inhabited areas of the North East. "Integration or unification of Naga inhabitated areas is the route to t
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On February 17, the Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, speaking to Press Trust of India in New Delhi, said the solution to the five-decade-old Naga insurgency lies in the unification of Naga-inhabited areas of the North East. "Integration or unification of Naga inhabitated areas is the route to the solution," he said. He also said the peace process between the Centre and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) "has not taken pace as it should have been."
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February - 18 
The Chhattisgarh Government is actively considering declaring Dantewada district a 'disturbed area' in the wake of escalating Maoist activities in that region, official sources said on February 18. After successive Maoist attacks in the Dantewada district of Bastar region recently, the district admi
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The Chhattisgarh Government is actively considering declaring Dantewada district a 'disturbed area' in the wake of escalating Maoist activities in that region, official sources said on February 18. After successive Maoist attacks in the Dantewada district of Bastar region recently, the district administration has made recommendation for declaring Dantewada as a "disturbed area", top officials told Press Trust of India. "Because of the violence by the left wing extremists, not only the peace of the region was disturbed but also carrying out developmental works by the government agencies are being affected", the district administration said. Normal life was also being affected because of the growing Maoist activities, the District Collector K. R. Pisda said in his report to the State Government while recommending clamping of the Disturbed Area Act in Dantewada. Home Minister Ram Vichar Netam told PTI that the Government had received such a recommendation from the district administration.
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February - 19 
Addressing a meeting to discuss ways and means to fight left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) in the State, Uttar Pradesh Police Chief Yashpal Singh on February 19, stated that a total of 607 villages in the Chandauli, Mirzapur and Sonebhadra districts were affected by Naxalite activity.
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Addressing a meeting to discuss ways and means to fight left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) in the State, Uttar Pradesh Police Chief Yashpal Singh on February 19, stated that a total of 607 villages in the Chandauli, Mirzapur and Sonebhadra districts were affected by Naxalite activity.
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February - 19 
On February 19, speaking to Press Trust of India, Union Minister Oscar Fernandes said that the Union Government is "determined" to find a solution to the Naga conflict. Replying to a question on whether a mutually acceptable solution could be found during the tenure of the United Progressive Allianc
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On February 19, speaking to Press Trust of India, Union Minister Oscar Fernandes said that the Union Government is "determined" to find a solution to the Naga conflict. Replying to a question on whether a mutually acceptable solution could be found during the tenure of the United Progressive Alliance Government, the Minister said, "I would not venture to say when we will be able to find a solution. But I will be bold enough to say that we will be able to find a solution." On whether Government will take up the issue of integration of Naga-dominated areas, as demanded by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), with the Governments of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, Fernandes said, "Our purpose is to reach a solution, not to have hurdles in between."
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February - 19 
The Nagaland police, on February 19, dismissed allegations by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) that NSCN-IM cadres had attacked their Athibung camp wearing Indian Reserve Battalion uniform on February 2. Inspector General of Police M.V. Chakhesang, in a statement from Koh
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The Nagaland police, on February 19, dismissed allegations by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) that NSCN-IM cadres had attacked their Athibung camp wearing Indian Reserve Battalion uniform on February 2. Inspector General of Police M.V. Chakhesang, in a statement from Kohima, termed the allegations baseless and unfounded and intended to malign the police and the Director General of Police.
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February - 20 
The separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has reportedly rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's invitation and decided to stay away from his roundtable conference on Jammu & Kashmir, which is being held in New Delhi on February 25. The Hurriyat took this decision at a joint session of
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The separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has reportedly rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's invitation and decided to stay away from his roundtable conference on Jammu & Kashmir, which is being held in New Delhi on February 25. The Hurriyat took this decision at a joint session of its Executive Council, Working Committee and General Council in Srinagar on February 20. "Today Hurriyat took the unanimous decision of not participating in the roundtable meeting as it believed such a step would harm the dialogue process and lead to further confusion", Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the APHC chief, read out from a statement. "Hurriyat is not averse to New Delhi's consultation process with others. But it believes that for permanent resolution of the Kashmir crisis, governments of India and Pakistan shall have to essentially deal with those people who have been treating Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory from day one", Mirwaiz added.
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February - 21 
According to Assam Tribune, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, S. Reghupathy, on February 21, speaking in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the parliament) said that at least 32 militants were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel in 2005 while crossing the India-Bangladesh border.
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According to Assam Tribune, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, S. Reghupathy, on February 21, speaking in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the parliament) said that at least 32 militants were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel in 2005 while crossing the India-Bangladesh border. One militant has been arrested in 2006. The minister said that during investigation of a few cases, it was revealed that the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sponsored militant’s infiltration along India-Bangladesh border was taking place. The Government has pursued a coordinated approach, which included the strengthening of border management to check infiltration, he added.
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February - 21 
Infiltration from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has declined by 54 per cent and terrorist killings by 22 per cent in the past one year, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil informed the Parliament on February 21. Replying to questions, Patil said infiltration by terrorists was only takin
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Infiltration from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has declined by 54 per cent and terrorist killings by 22 per cent in the past one year, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil informed the Parliament on February 21. Replying to questions, Patil said infiltration by terrorists was only taking place in Jammu and Kashmir whereas such infiltration through the Eastern and North-Eastern borders was negligible, though these regions were affected by insurgency. He also said the major causes of decline in infiltration in J&K were border fencing, strict vigil by the troops and the ongoing peace talks with Pakistan.
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February - 22 
According to Shillong Times, the Meghalaya Government is to continue its ongoing counter-insurgency operations against the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills area, despite its offer for peace talks. "We do not have any information regarding HNLC'
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According to Shillong Times, the Meghalaya Government is to continue its ongoing counter-insurgency operations against the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills area, despite its offer for peace talks. "We do not have any information regarding HNLC's offer to come for talks with the Centre and the State Government," said a senior police official on February 22. He added that as of now it was only a proposal and the outfit was yet to sign a truce agreement with the Government.
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February - 22 
Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, R. S. Moosahary, told Press Trust of India on February 2 that Bangladesh still remains a major hub for the militants with as many as 172 camps operating in that country. "Bangladesh is taking some action against them. They have launched a few operations
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Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, R. S. Moosahary, told Press Trust of India on February 2 that Bangladesh still remains a major hub for the militants with as many as 172 camps operating in that country. "Bangladesh is taking some action against them. They have launched a few operations in which some militants have been killed. But it is not enough, Dhaka needs to do more", he said. He further said, "We have given them a list of 172 insurgent camps. They verified it and they say they are not there, which I feel is a routine reply. We are sure there are camps and we are sure that some insurgents from India have taken shelter in Bangladesh."
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February - 22 
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahmed, informed the Parliament on February 22 that "there have been some requests from His Majesty's Government of Nepal for resumption of military supplies. The issue of military supplies to Nepal remains under constant review of the Government". Pr
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Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahmed, informed the Parliament on February 22 that "there have been some requests from His Majesty's Government of Nepal for resumption of military supplies. The issue of military supplies to Nepal remains under constant review of the Government". Presenting a written reply, he mentioned that India had dispatched some non-lethal supplies to Nepal that were in the pipeline after the lifting of emergency in April 2005 and release of political leaders and activists. Ahmed added that India was "aware that Nepal received certain quantities of arm supplies, lethal and non-lethal, from third country sources, including China and Pakistan".
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February - 22 
Making a statement in the Parliament, Minister of State for Home, Sri Prakash Jaiswal, said 892 people were killed in Maoist-related violence during 2005, including 516 civilians and 153 police personnel. In 2004, 653 people were killed of which 100 were police and 466 were civilians. Jaiswal said t
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Making a statement in the Parliament, Minister of State for Home, Sri Prakash Jaiswal, said 892 people were killed in Maoist-related violence during 2005, including 516 civilians and 153 police personnel. In 2004, 653 people were killed of which 100 were police and 466 were civilians. Jaiswal said that violent incidents involving Maoists had risen by nearly four percent, to 1,594 in 2005 compared to the year before. "The government has been pursuing a multi-pronged approach to address the problem on the political, security and development fronts in a coordinated manner," he said, adding that 223 Maoists were killed in 2005 against 87 in 2004.
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February - 22 
Netam informed the Legislative Assembly that Maoists had committed 396 crimes in the State in the last two years. He disclosed that the Maoists had committed 182 murders, 176 dacoities, 23 incidents of loot, five cases of assault and ten kidnapping cases from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2005. He
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Netam informed the Legislative Assembly that Maoists had committed 396 crimes in the State in the last two years. He disclosed that the Maoists had committed 182 murders, 176 dacoities, 23 incidents of loot, five cases of assault and ten kidnapping cases from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2005. He added that 56 blocks spread over 12 districts are currently affected by Maoist violence.
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February - 22 
New Indian Express reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activists entered the official quarters of Chhattisgarh's legislators in Raipur and distributed anti-government literature to them. "It is shocking that the rebels reached Raipur and managed to gain entry to the MLAs' quart
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New Indian Express reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activists entered the official quarters of Chhattisgarh's legislators in Raipur and distributed anti-government literature to them. "It is shocking that the rebels reached Raipur and managed to gain entry to the MLAs' quarters," Home Minister Ramvichar Netam said. The incident came to light on February 21 when some legislators revealed that they were given envelopes containing a CD and Maoist literature. The CDs had clippings of alleged 'police brutalities'.
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February - 22 
On February 22, Minister of State for Home, S. Regupathy, informed Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) in a written reply that fencing along a total of 2129 kilometres out of the sanctioned 3286 kilometres has been completed along the India-Bangladesh border till January 31, 2006. He said Bangla
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On February 22, Minister of State for Home, S. Regupathy, informed Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) in a written reply that fencing along a total of 2129 kilometres out of the sanctioned 3286 kilometres has been completed along the India-Bangladesh border till January 31, 2006. He said Bangladesh Rifles has been objecting to the construction of border fence within 150 yards of the International Border claiming that it was a defensive structure and violates provisions of the joint India-Bangladesh Guidelines for Border Authorities, 1975.
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February - 23 
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the Parliament on February 23 that Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 91 violent incidents in the month of January 2006. While the Army on the Line of Control foiled one infiltration bid on January 16, incidents of assessed infiltration were reported for the same
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Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the Parliament on February 23 that Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 91 violent incidents in the month of January 2006. While the Army on the Line of Control foiled one infiltration bid on January 16, incidents of assessed infiltration were reported for the same period, he added.
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February - 24 
Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh is reported to have clarified in the State Assembly on February 24 that the cease-fire maintained between the Indian security forces and some non-Naga militant outfits of the State is not acceptable as it lacks the consent of the State Government, according to Ka
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Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh is reported to have clarified in the State Assembly on February 24 that the cease-fire maintained between the Indian security forces and some non-Naga militant outfits of the State is not acceptable as it lacks the consent of the State Government, according to Kanglaonlione.
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February - 25 
He also asked Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil to form a high-level group of officials to examine all cases of detention and see if it was possible to release all detenus against whom there were no serious cases. "This should be done before the end of March. I am sure this will go a long way in ass
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He also asked Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil to form a high-level group of officials to examine all cases of detention and see if it was possible to release all detenus against whom there were no serious cases. "This should be done before the end of March. I am sure this will go a long way in assuaging the feelings of the people [in the State]," he said in
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February - 25 
Participants at the first roundtable conference on Jammu and Kashmir on February 25 said the journey towards a consensual solution to the problem was long and required patience, fortitude and the involvement of the people of the State, according to The Hindu. At the end of seven-hour deliberations i
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Participants at the first roundtable conference on Jammu and Kashmir on February 25 said the journey towards a consensual solution to the problem was long and required patience, fortitude and the involvement of the people of the State, according to The Hindu. At the end of seven-hour deliberations in New Delhi, presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and attended by a broad spectrum of political groups and representatives of civil society from the State, the participants suggested that a second round table conference be convened soon. Dr. Singh said it could be held in Srinagar in the second week of May.
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February - 27 
Replying to a question by Congress member Dhanendra Sahu on February 27, Home Minister Ram Vichar Netam informed the Legislative Assembly that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) till January 31, 2006, have killed 95 villagers who were involved in the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum campaign. T
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Replying to a question by Congress member Dhanendra Sahu on February 27, Home Minister Ram Vichar Netam informed the Legislative Assembly that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) till January 31, 2006, have killed 95 villagers who were involved in the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum campaign. The campaign was started from June 6, 2005 in the Bastar region. During that period 30 Maoists, including eight Sangham members, were also killed, he said. Netam added that the Government was taking steps to rehabilitate the villagers, who have been ousted from their villages due to Maoist reprisal.
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February - 28 
At least 25 tribals were killed and 40 others sustained injuries in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Eklagoda village, in the jurisdiction of Arabore police station of Dantewada district on February 28. However, there has been no official con
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At least 25 tribals were killed and 40 others sustained injuries in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Eklagoda village, in the jurisdiction of Arabore police station of Dantewada district on February 28. However, there has been no official confirmation on the fatalities so far. Unofficial reports indicate that over 50 persons were killed in the attack. Telegraph reports that more than 200 tribals were returning from an anti-Maoist Salwa Judum meeting in two trucks and a bus when the Maoists detonated a landmine, blowing up one of the vehicles. Director-General of Police, O.P. Rathore, said the victims, mostly tribals, were returning home after attending a Salwa Judum meeting. As their convoy approached Eklagoda around 11.30 a.m., the Maoists exploded the landmine and subsequently opened fire on two other vehicles and reportedly abducted nearly 120 villagers. Chief minister Raman Singh said the Maoists have entered Orissa along with their hostages after crossing the Sabri river. He added that "the security personnel and villagers attending the Salwa Judum meetings had been strictly ordered to travel only by foot," he said, adding that the size of the group could have forced the villagers to opt for heavy vehicles. The anti-Maoist campaign, the Chief Minister added, would continue despite the attack. "The government will redesign the strategy and give a new direction to the campaign," he observed, describing the act as "desperate and cowardly".
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February - 28 
Telegraph reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has claimed that its cadres have killed 10 Myanmarese soldiers in a gunbattle on February 28 at Chumsa village in Myanmar. The outfit's 'chaplee kilonser' (finance minister), Kughalu Mulatonu, said that two cadres we
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Telegraph reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has claimed that its cadres have killed 10 Myanmarese soldiers in a gunbattle on February 28 at Chumsa village in Myanmar. The outfit's 'chaplee kilonser' (finance minister), Kughalu Mulatonu, said that two cadres were also killed. Mulatonu also claimed that that the group has 'wrested' the Meluri area under Phek district of Nagaland from its rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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March - 1 
All Naga Students Association, Manipur has alleged that ten Hmar girls had been raped by "valley based/non-tribal" militant outfits at Lungthuilain village in the Churachandpur district on January 16, according to Shillong Times.
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All Naga Students Association, Manipur has alleged that ten Hmar girls had been raped by "valley based/non-tribal" militant outfits at Lungthuilain village in the Churachandpur district on January 16, according to Shillong Times.
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March - 1 
Elsewhere in the State, the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) has appealed to the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) for release of the church priest T. Lunkim on 'grounds of humanity', according to Sangai Express. KRA has also warned of ‘punitive action’ against anybody found using unfair means or assisting ca
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Elsewhere in the State, the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) has appealed to the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) for release of the church priest T. Lunkim on 'grounds of humanity', according to Sangai Express. KRA has also warned of ‘punitive action’ against anybody found using unfair means or assisting candidates during the ongoing school exams.
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March - 2 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General, Jyoti Kumar Sinha, told reporters in Srinagar that troops were ready to take on any challenge posed by terrorists whose ranks are likely to swell in coming days as from across the border, they might try to sneak into this side. "Snow has started
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General, Jyoti Kumar Sinha, told reporters in Srinagar that troops were ready to take on any challenge posed by terrorists whose ranks are likely to swell in coming days as from across the border, they might try to sneak into this side. "Snow has started melting on the peaks on Indo-Pak border. Militants from across the border might try to sneak into the Valley to swell the number of ultras. This is the time it (infiltration) happens, " said Sinha and added, "Twenty-four CRPF jawans sacrificed their lives in the year 2005 on altar of duty and almost double of them faced injuries."
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March - 2 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on March 2 rejected the idea of a cease-fire with the Government before beginning direct talks with the latter's peace emissaries. "The question of a cease-fire before talks does not arise. The government of India should immediately begin talks to bring abo
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on March 2 rejected the idea of a cease-fire with the Government before beginning direct talks with the latter's peace emissaries. "The question of a cease-fire before talks does not arise. The government of India should immediately begin talks to bring about a political solution to the problem instead of waiting for us to sign a cease-fire agreement," the ULFA said in a statement. "Our guns will automatically fall silent once the government tries to resolve the problem politically," it added.
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March - 7 
According to Sentinel, the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), apex body of the Chakhesang tribe, in a press release on March 7 said that cadres of any militant outfit in Nagaland would not be allowed to collect any extortion from the public. It further said that the organisation would oppose the
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According to Sentinel, the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), apex body of the Chakhesang tribe, in a press release on March 7 said that cadres of any militant outfit in Nagaland would not be allowed to collect any extortion from the public. It further said that the organisation would oppose the establishment of any militant camp within the periphery of Chakhesang public habitation. The CPO further said that it would not allow movement of cadres of any militant faction in public places in combat uniforms with arms for sake of peace and tranquillity.
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March - 7 
On March 7, mediator Indira Goswami said that the third round of talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-constituted People’s Consultative Group (PCG) and the Union Government would be held only after the legislative assembly elections in Assam slated for April 3 and 10, reports Tel
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On March 7, mediator Indira Goswami said that the third round of talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-constituted People’s Consultative Group (PCG) and the Union Government would be held only after the legislative assembly elections in Assam slated for April 3 and 10, reports Telegraph. Goswami said that she met National Security Adviser M K Narayanan to discuss possible dates for the next round of talks. "I gave him my personal opinion, which is to convene the talks after the elections. He (Narayanan) seems to have welcomed the idea. Since there is hardly a month to go for the polls, everybody’s attention will be on the electoral process", she said.
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March - 8 
On March 8, the Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament that there are over 7200 armed left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) present in the country while parts of 76 districts in nine states, though in varying degrees, were badly
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On March 8, the Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament that there are over 7200 armed left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) present in the country while parts of 76 districts in nine states, though in varying degrees, were badly affected by Naxalite violence. Jaiswal added that reports suggested that the Naxalite groups have been raising funds mainly through extortion and levy/cess on sale/movement of forest produce and other commodities.
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March - 8 
On March 8, Uttar Pradesh’s Principal Secretary (Home), Alok Sinha, said the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, whose cadre was shot dead in an encounter with police near Lucknow on March 8, appeared prima facie responsible for the serial bomb blasts in Varanasi. "Prima facie, it appears t
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On March 8, Uttar Pradesh’s Principal Secretary (Home), Alok Sinha, said the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, whose cadre was shot dead in an encounter with police near Lucknow on March 8, appeared prima facie responsible for the serial bomb blasts in Varanasi. "Prima facie, it appears that the slain terrorist was involved in the twin blasts but it would be a matter of investigation to ascertain the degree of his involvement or whether he was the mastermind," Sinha said in Varanasi.
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March - 8 
People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) announced its decision to stop taking up contract or supply work henceforth, according to Imphal Free Press. The outfit had reportedly undertaken contract or supply work to raise funds for its ‘armed struggle’.
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) announced its decision to stop taking up contract or supply work henceforth, according to Imphal Free Press. The outfit had reportedly undertaken contract or supply work to raise funds for its ‘armed struggle’.
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March - 8 
The Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Parliament on March 8 that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was training Indian and Bangladeshi youths for terrorist acts in the country. He further said that ISI was also co-ordinating activities of Pakistani and Banglades
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The Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Parliament on March 8 that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was training Indian and Bangladeshi youths for terrorist acts in the country. He further said that ISI was also co-ordinating activities of Pakistani and Bangladesh-based terrorist groups. He added that, "government of India has already taken adequate steps to thwart the plans of terrorists and militant groups. Moreover, threat inputs are constantly analysed to update the strategy to meet new challenges." Speaking on the issue of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in India, the minister said, "there were reports of presence of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in various parts of the country. Since such persons do not enter the country legally with proper travel documents, no exact number can be given about them."
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March - 9 
According to Telegraph, the Guwahati city police have put several businessmen in the city under their scanner accusing them of contributing large amounts to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Police sources said the businessmen were paying the outfit via electronic money transfer facility.
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According to Telegraph, the Guwahati city police have put several businessmen in the city under their scanner accusing them of contributing large amounts to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Police sources said the businessmen were paying the outfit via electronic money transfer facility. A senior police official said that "During police questioning, the businessmen admitted they had transferred money to towns such as Hissar in Haryana and Anand in Gujarat after the ULFA issued them instructions." The official also said the ULFA has stepped up their extortion drive in the city after the peace process between the Centre and the People’s Consultative Group began in 2005. The outfit has collected at least Rupees 30 lakh from the Dispur police division area alone. He further said, "The amount will be much higher if the figures of all the four police divisions are added up."
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March - 9 
ULFA chairman Arabindo Rajkhowa said in an e-mail to a section of the local media in Guwahati that the outfit feared military operations would be launched if the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are voted to power in the forthcoming legislative assembly elections, accord
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ULFA chairman Arabindo Rajkhowa said in an e-mail to a section of the local media in Guwahati that the outfit feared military operations would be launched if the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are voted to power in the forthcoming legislative assembly elections, according to Assam Tribune. He said, "If an AGP and BJP government comes to power in the state, there will be a spate of secret killings and operations against the ULFA cadres will reach new heights."
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March - 10 
India has reaffirmed that the Gilgit-Baltistan region is a part of Jammu and Kashmir State which, on the basis of its accession in 1947, is an integral part of the country. "We would like to reaffirm that the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, which, on the basis
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India has reaffirmed that the Gilgit-Baltistan region is a part of Jammu and Kashmir State which, on the basis of its accession in 1947, is an integral part of the country. "We would like to reaffirm that the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, which, on the basis of its accession in 1947, is an integral part of India," an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said in reply to a question on March 10 in New Delhi. He was commenting on reports that some Pakistani missions were circulating a new map of Jammu and Kashmir depicting the so-called Northern Areas of Gilgit-Baltistan as a separate entity and only the rest of the Jammu and Kashmir as a State. "We have seen the reports in the Pakistani media," the spokesman said. He said the Pakistan Foreign Office had, however, denied that it had circulated any new map.
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March - 10 
Manipur Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh, while responding to a debate in State Assembly, reportedly assured to find out the facts regarding the issue of alleged criminal assault on Hmar women by non-tribal militant outfits, including the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), in the Parbung and Tipa
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Manipur Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh, while responding to a debate in State Assembly, reportedly assured to find out the facts regarding the issue of alleged criminal assault on Hmar women by non-tribal militant outfits, including the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), in the Parbung and Tipaimukh areas of Churachandpur district in January 2006, according to Assam Tribune. "The government will endorse the unanimous decision of the House to find out the facts," the Chief Minister said.
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March - 10 
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has asked for a solution to the boundary dispute between Mizoram and Assam at the Constitutional rather than at the State (provincial) level, reports Shillong Times. The Chief Minister, while addressing the 7th session of the Fourth State Legislative Assembly, said
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has asked for a solution to the boundary dispute between Mizoram and Assam at the Constitutional rather than at the State (provincial) level, reports Shillong Times. The Chief Minister, while addressing the 7th session of the Fourth State Legislative Assembly, said: ''The boundary issue is not something that can be settled at the Chief Minister's level. But there is a solution under the Constitution of India which would come under discussion in Parliament. In this respect, I have already approached the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. I hold high hopes that the problem would be solved through Parliament.''
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March - 11 
Further, the Hmar People’s Conference- Democracy (HPC-D) has reportedly accused the KCP of its involvement along with the UNLF in the assault on Hmar women and extortion of money from the Hmar civilians in Churachandpur district.
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Further, the Hmar People’s Conference- Democracy (HPC-D) has reportedly accused the KCP of its involvement along with the UNLF in the assault on Hmar women and extortion of money from the Hmar civilians in Churachandpur district.
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March - 13 
Further, Hmar People’s Conference-Democracy (HPC-D) has reportedly refuted the accusation of its involvement in the displacement of Hmar people from Manipur made by the UNLF.
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Further, Hmar People’s Conference-Democracy (HPC-D) has reportedly refuted the accusation of its involvement in the displacement of Hmar people from Manipur made by the UNLF.
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March - 13 
Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Z. U. Shah, while interacting with media personnel at Mantripukhuri, said that the Army would launch counter insurgency operations at New Somtal area bordering Myanmar in the Chandel district which has became the safe haven for the militant outfits, reports Assam Tribune.
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Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Z. U. Shah, while interacting with media personnel at Mantripukhuri, said that the Army would launch counter insurgency operations at New Somtal area bordering Myanmar in the Chandel district which has became the safe haven for the militant outfits, reports Assam Tribune.
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March - 13 
Separately, the Threatened Indigenous Peoples' Society has appealed to all voluntary organisations and civil societies of all the communities of Manipur to attend a meeting convened at Manipur Press Club on March 25 to discuss the formation of a Fact Finding team to probe the allegations of assault
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Separately, the Threatened Indigenous Peoples' Society has appealed to all voluntary organisations and civil societies of all the communities of Manipur to attend a meeting convened at Manipur Press Club on March 25 to discuss the formation of a Fact Finding team to probe the allegations of assault on 21 women at Tipaimukh in the Churachandpur district on January 21. The Manipur Cabinet is reported to have decided to set up a judicial inquiry to investigate into the issue assault on Hmar women by the non-tribal militant outfits.
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, police sources added that the strike called by the CPI-Maoist in Palamau and Latehar districts failed to evoke any response. There were no incidents of violence reported from any part of the districts and traffic movement was normal as security arrangements were beefed up, said the Direct
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Meanwhile, police sources added that the strike called by the CPI-Maoist in Palamau and Latehar districts failed to evoke any response. There were no incidents of violence reported from any part of the districts and traffic movement was normal as security arrangements were beefed up, said the Director General of Police, V. D. Ram.
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March - 14 
On March 14, Mizoram Home Minister Tawnluia is reported to have expressed concern over the infiltration of Myanmarese into the State, according to Telegraph. Tawnluia disclosed that as many as 4,071 Myanmarese were given short-duration entry passes for jobs between March 2004 and June 2005 when the
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On March 14, Mizoram Home Minister Tawnluia is reported to have expressed concern over the infiltration of Myanmarese into the State, according to Telegraph. Tawnluia disclosed that as many as 4,071 Myanmarese were given short-duration entry passes for jobs between March 2004 and June 2005 when the practice of border-hopping was temporarily suspended. He further said that that these foreigners, most of whom were fortune hunters, were overstaying their entry permits, which were valid only for a month. Intelligence sources in Aizawl pegged the number of such infiltrators in Mizoram at 25,000.
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March - 14 
The Meghalaya Government is reported to have ordered the Jaintia Hills district authorities to suspend fencing work along the India-Bangladesh border in areas where locals had complained that their lands would be falling on the side of Bangladesh territory, according to PTI. Meghalaya Chief Minister
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The Meghalaya Government is reported to have ordered the Jaintia Hills district authorities to suspend fencing work along the India-Bangladesh border in areas where locals had complained that their lands would be falling on the side of Bangladesh territory, according to PTI. Meghalaya Chief Minister D. D. Lapang said it did not mean that the work on fencing would be stopped throughout the border as smuggling of cattle and paddy and infiltration from across were rampant.
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March - 15 
The Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is reported to have stated that the India-Pakistan peace process would not be complete until they were in the "frontline" of the talks. "The formal dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue has not begun yet. Whenever it starts, Hizb will be in the f
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The Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is reported to have stated that the India-Pakistan peace process would not be complete until they were in the "frontline" of the talks. "The formal dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue has not begun yet. Whenever it starts, Hizb will be in the frontline," HM ‘operational commander’, Qazi Misbahuddin, told a local news agency on March 14, according to Press Trust of India. He ruled out formation of a new political party, saying "Hizb is active on both military and diplomatic fronts. We do not need a political party to take part in the talks." Misbauddin also termed the arrest of Hizb 'supreme commander' and United Jehad Council (UJC) chairman Syed Salahuddin by Pakistan as "baseless and beyond reality" as Salahuddin was on a sit-in at the Pakistan occupied Kashmir capital Muzaffarabad along with his associates to protest the Pakistan's changing Kashmir policy. The sit-in would continue till Pakistan assured them that they will "review their policies vis-à-vis the Kashmir issue. Asked about the Hizb's response in the event of Pakistan asking PoK-based groups to leave the territory, Misbauddin said "Pakistan government cannot do such a thing to us... We are staying in Muzaffarabad which is part of Jammu and Kashmir".
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March - 16 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said in Jammu on March 16 that the Central Government was ready for talks with the militants provided they eschew violence. Replying to a question of National Conference legislator Ali Mohammed Sagar during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly,
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said in Jammu on March 16 that the Central Government was ready for talks with the militants provided they eschew violence. Replying to a question of National Conference legislator Ali Mohammed Sagar during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly, Azad recalled his association with Mizoram, Assam and Punjab accords in his capacity as a Central Minister and said the Government of India has a national policy as far as talks with the militants are concerned. "The Government is ready for talks with the militants but they will have to abandon the gun. It will become a mockery if Prime Minister of India sits on dialogue table facing a man with a gun in his hands", he said in response to the demand of Sagar that the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen should be invited for the talks.
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March - 16 
The Chief Minister, who also hold the Home portfolio, reportedly stated that a total of 39 political activists, 517 other civilians, 32 police personnel, 55 Special Police Officers/Village Defence Committee members and 157 other security force personnel were killed in the year 2005. In 2006 (till Fe
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The Chief Minister, who also hold the Home portfolio, reportedly stated that a total of 39 political activists, 517 other civilians, 32 police personnel, 55 Special Police Officers/Village Defence Committee members and 157 other security force personnel were killed in the year 2005. In 2006 (till February 15), 18 civilians, three police personnel, four Special Police Officers/Village Defence Committee members and six security force personnel were killed.
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March - 17 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh while addressing the concluding day of the budget session of the Legislative Assembly on March 17, is reported to have sought the help of Army to secure the release of Kuki church leader and human rights activist, T. Lunkim, who was reportedly abducted from L
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh while addressing the concluding day of the budget session of the Legislative Assembly on March 17, is reported to have sought the help of Army to secure the release of Kuki church leader and human rights activist, T. Lunkim, who was reportedly abducted from L. Molnom village of the Senapati district on January 17 and kept hostage by the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), according to Telegraph. "Government forces are working 24 hours to rescue the hostage. The suspected hideouts of the outfit where the hostage could possibly be kept, have been identified. These hideouts are surrounded and the police have blocked all escape routes. Considering the threat to the life of the church leader, the government is having second thoughts on launching a full-scale rescue operation," said Chief Minister.
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March - 17 
Meghalaya Director General Police, W.R. Marbaniang, has reportedly said that an unspecified number of misguided youths from West Khasi Hills and other areas have joined the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports Shillong Times.
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Meghalaya Director General Police, W.R. Marbaniang, has reportedly said that an unspecified number of misguided youths from West Khasi Hills and other areas have joined the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports Shillong Times.
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March - 17 
Meghalaya Governor, M.M. Jacob, while addressing the opening day of the budget session of the Legislative Assembly on March 17, expressed concern over the unending infiltration of foreigners into the State and at the same time assured that necessary steps had been initiated to contain the same, acco
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Meghalaya Governor, M.M. Jacob, while addressing the opening day of the budget session of the Legislative Assembly on March 17, expressed concern over the unending infiltration of foreigners into the State and at the same time assured that necessary steps had been initiated to contain the same, according to Shillong Times. "The state Government has taken up with the Centre, a proposal for the extension of the Multipurpose National Identity Card (MNIC) Scheme to the whole of Meghalaya," said Governor. He also informed the House that only 195 km (especially in Garo Hills) of the entire 423 km Meghalaya border with Bangladesh had been fenced. He further mentioned that the Meghalaya Government has decided to set up a headquarters for management of the international border at Baghmara in the South Garo Hills district to control cross-border militancy and illegal infiltration from Bangladesh. Commenting on the militancy scenario, the Governor pointed out that even as insurgency still continues in some parts, the tripartite agreement with the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) for suspension of operations has brought relief to the people in Garo Hills. Without directly mentioning any group, he also said the Government was keeping the door open for discussions with other organizations desiring to eschew violence and opting for peaceful redressal of their grievances.
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March - 17 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, while informing the meeting of Consultative Committee on Home regarding the progress in fence construction on borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, is reported to have said that border-fencing work on both Eastern and Western sectors would be completed in about a y
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, while informing the meeting of Consultative Committee on Home regarding the progress in fence construction on borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, is reported to have said that border-fencing work on both Eastern and Western sectors would be completed in about a year's time.
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March - 18 
One of the four terrorists killed in an encounter in Ahmedabad on March 17 was ‘chief commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police official said on March 18, according to PTI. He was identified as Pakistani national Azaan, Assistant Commissioner of Police
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One of the four terrorists killed in an encounter in Ahmedabad on March 17 was ‘chief commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police official said on March 18, according to PTI. He was identified as Pakistani national Azaan, Assistant Commissioner of Police G L Singhal said. Azaan was a "most-wanted" terrorist in Kashmir and was involved in numerous terrorist activities in the State, Singhal said, adding two others were identified as Mohammed Javed and Mohammed Ayub, both Kashmiris. The Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed their identities, he added.
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March - 19 
Meanwhile, as many as 197 terrorists have surrendered in Jammu and Kashmir in 2005, the Union Home Ministry has said, according to UNI. Under the new policy of the Jammu and Kashmir Government announced on January 31, 2004, a surrendered terrorist will get a monthly stipend of Rupees 2000 for a peri
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Meanwhile, as many as 197 terrorists have surrendered in Jammu and Kashmir in 2005, the Union Home Ministry has said, according to UNI. Under the new policy of the Jammu and Kashmir Government announced on January 31, 2004, a surrendered terrorist will get a monthly stipend of Rupees 2000 for a period of three years after surrender. This is in addition to an immediate grant of Rs 1.50 lakh to be kept in the shape of FDR in a bank in the name of the surrenderee which can be withdrawn after three years, subject to good behaviour. Incentives are also reportedly being given for surrendered weapons as per prescribed rates and vocational training for self employment to those who desire to undergo such training.
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March - 19 
On March 19, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chief’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, while accusing the Union Government for its ‘insincerity’ to solve their problems, said, ''Every political party loves using the ULFA tag. The Congress is also taking our name ''.
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On March 19, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chief’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, while accusing the Union Government for its ‘insincerity’ to solve their problems, said, ''Every political party loves using the ULFA tag. The Congress is also taking our name ''.
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March - 19 
Separately, the Churachandpur district-based Hmar Inpui, apex body of the Hmar community, has reportedly given its full support to the allegations that a number of Hmar women were criminally assaulted by cadres of the UNLF and the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in Tipaimukh subdivision on January
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Separately, the Churachandpur district-based Hmar Inpui, apex body of the Hmar community, has reportedly given its full support to the allegations that a number of Hmar women were criminally assaulted by cadres of the UNLF and the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in Tipaimukh subdivision on January 16, according to Imphal Free Press. Chief Minister Ibobi Singh stated in the Legislative Assembly that a judicial inquiry headed by a former Judge of West Bengal High Court would investigate into the criminal assault.
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March - 19 
The annual report of the Union Home Ministry for 2005-06 has said that violent incidents have decreased in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2005. There were 1990 terrorist incidents in the State in 2005 as against 2565 incidents in 2004. As many as 557 civilians were killed in 2005 compared to 707 in 2004
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The annual report of the Union Home Ministry for 2005-06 has said that violent incidents have decreased in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2005. There were 1990 terrorist incidents in the State in 2005 as against 2565 incidents in 2004. As many as 557 civilians were killed in 2005 compared to 707 in 2004. The number of security force personnel killed also declined in 2005 with a toll of 189, compared to 281 in 2004. As many as 917 terrorists were killed in 2005 as compared to 976 during year 2004.
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March - 20 
A day earlier, in a written reply to the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said no insurgent outfit, other than the CPI-Maoist, is operating in Orissa. He said the CPI-Maoist establish their hideouts or organise training camps in remote, inaccessible, hilly, jungle areas situated o
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A day earlier, in a written reply to the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said no insurgent outfit, other than the CPI-Maoist, is operating in Orissa. He said the CPI-Maoist establish their hideouts or organise training camps in remote, inaccessible, hilly, jungle areas situated on the inter-State border areas. It is assessed that about 500 hardcore cadres are operating in parts of 14 districts, Patnaik disclosed.
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March - 20 
According to Telegraph, the Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, while presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly on March 20, said "It is not possible for any government to prevent this (extortion) completely."
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According to Telegraph, the Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, while presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly on March 20, said "It is not possible for any government to prevent this (extortion) completely."
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March - 20 
On March 20, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar informed the Tripura Legislative Assembly that 377 persons were killed in 608 militant attacks during the last three years. During the same period, 313 persons were injured and 336 abducted from various parts of the State by the militants. 63 militants of var
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On March 20, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar informed the Tripura Legislative Assembly that 377 persons were killed in 608 militant attacks during the last three years. During the same period, 313 persons were injured and 336 abducted from various parts of the State by the militants. 63 militants of various groups had surrendered without arms before security forces during the last five years. Security forces recovered 150 arms and 8208 ammunitions from the arrested militants during the last three years, while 108 arms and 5717 ammunitions from the security forces were looted in various attacks in the same period. The Central government had sanctioned Rs. 30.62 million to the State Government for the rehabilitation of surrendered militants during the last three fiscal years and the surrendered militants, who had deposited arms are given Rs. 2000 as monthly allowance during the vocational training and rehabilitation process, Sarkar added.
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March - 21 
According to Shillong Times, the Meghalaya Home Minister, H.D.R. Lyngdoh, informed the Legislative Assembly that 3,094 persons were detained in 2001 out of which 54 infiltrators were prosecuted. In 2002, altogether 2,537 persons were detained on suspicion and 42 of them were convicted. In the 2003,
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According to Shillong Times, the Meghalaya Home Minister, H.D.R. Lyngdoh, informed the Legislative Assembly that 3,094 persons were detained in 2001 out of which 54 infiltrators were prosecuted. In 2002, altogether 2,537 persons were detained on suspicion and 42 of them were convicted. In the 2003, the number of detentions was 2,157 and conviction figure was 72. The detention figure in 2004 was 1596 and 18 persons were convicted. In 2006 till date, 1463 persons were detected foreigners and 14 of them were convicted. Separately, Chief Minister D.D. Lapang said, "In so far as influx of foreign nationals into the area is concerned, the infiltration branch of Meghalaya Police has set up check point at Ratacherra to check influx of suspected Bangladeshi to the coal mining areas." He also said that in year 2005, 508 persons were denied entry at Ratacherra because of their suspicious identity.
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March - 21 
An Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Khrawkupar Shylla alias Khro, was arrested from Mawlai Nongk-war in the East Khasi Hills district on March 21, according to Shillong Times. The arrested militant has reportedly confessed about the involvement of HNLC in arms smuggling in Megha
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An Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Khrawkupar Shylla alias Khro, was arrested from Mawlai Nongk-war in the East Khasi Hills district on March 21, according to Shillong Times. The arrested militant has reportedly confessed about the involvement of HNLC in arms smuggling in Meghalaya.
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March - 21 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, while releasing the Congress manifesto for the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections, said on March 21, "Infiltration (from Bangladesh) is a big problem, and it is an election issue." However, on March 18, Chief Minister said that infiltration from Bangladesh h
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, while releasing the Congress manifesto for the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections, said on March 21, "Infiltration (from Bangladesh) is a big problem, and it is an election issue." However, on March 18, Chief Minister said that infiltration from Bangladesh had gone down significantly in the past four years. He further denied the knowledge of the statement made by Union Minister of State for Home S Reghupathy in the Lower House of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) in December 2005 that over 38,000 Bangladeshi infiltrators had been deported from Assam in 2004.
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March - 21 
Following discussions between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at New Delhi on March 21, both countries agreed that they were victims of terrorism and should join hands to fight the problem. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated that Ho
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Following discussions between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at New Delhi on March 21, both countries agreed that they were victims of terrorism and should join hands to fight the problem. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated that Home Secretaries of the two countries would meet often and exchange information, while the Joint Rivers Commission too would meet frequently to address water disputes. The two countries also agreed operationalise the Sealdah-Devpura railway link. Two pacts, a revised trade accord and another to prevent illicit narcotics trafficking were signed in the presence of the Prime Ministers. In his banquet speech on March 21-night, Dr. Singh said the dialogue had been "most useful" in understanding each other's point of view and in making progress on different issues. "We believe sincerely that India and its neighbours have a common destiny. One cannot prosper without the other, and it is only through cooperation within the region that we can compete outside it. We believe it is our fundamental interest to see a strong, stable and economically strong Bangladesh making its full contribution to regional development," he said. Begum Khaleda, on the other hand, asked her counterpart to take steps to encourage more exports from Bangladesh, including duty-free access to goods. "This would help us base our economic relations on an even more solid foundation. Your positive response would help Bangladesh in narrowing the widening trade gap between our two countries."
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March - 21 
Four Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists were arrested from Chandigarh in Punjab on March 21 and one kilogram of RDX, arms and ammunition were seized from their possession, according to Press Trust of India. Chandigarh Police arrested the four from the Bus Stand in Sector 12 of the city
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Four Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists were arrested from Chandigarh in Punjab on March 21 and one kilogram of RDX, arms and ammunition were seized from their possession, according to Press Trust of India. Chandigarh Police arrested the four from the Bus Stand in Sector 12 of the city, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Yadav told reporters. Yadav said the arrested disclosed during preliminary interrogation that they were part of the BKI module controlled by Jagtar Singh Tara. The four, identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukhi alias Bullet, Dilbagh Singh, Ranjit Singh, all residents of Ropar district in Punjab and Balbir Singh alias Nepali, a resident of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, were in contact with other BKI activists and were one of the several modules raised by the outfit for the revival of terrorism. As reported earlier, the BKI ‘India operations chief’, Paramjeet Singh Bheora, had been arrested from the national capital Delhi a day earlier.
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March - 21 
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, while expressing concern over the increasing criminal activities along the State’s porous border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, urged the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil at a meeting in New Delhi to take effective steps to curb the cross-border crimes, according t
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, while expressing concern over the increasing criminal activities along the State’s porous border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, urged the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil at a meeting in New Delhi to take effective steps to curb the cross-border crimes, according to Telegraph. He also mentioned the presence of Myanmarese insurgents and the frequent influx of illegal migrants from that country.
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March - 24 
Media reports said that the casualties in the attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the R. Udayagiri sub-jail and other Government establishments in Gajapati district on March 24 has risen to four. In the pre-dawn strike, a group of over 200-armed Maoists, including women and
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Media reports said that the casualties in the attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the R. Udayagiri sub-jail and other Government establishments in Gajapati district on March 24 has risen to four. In the pre-dawn strike, a group of over 200-armed Maoists, including women and few sympathizers, had attacked the sub-jail in R. Udayagiri town, freed 40 prisoners, killed three police personnel, and took a police officer and the jailor hostage. The Maoists reportedly pulled down the jail gates to help prisoners escape and also simultaneously attacked the police station, an Orissa Special Armed Police Camp, the treasury, the tehsildar’s (local administrative official) office and a telecom tower. The exchange of fire reportedly lasted around two hours. Police said the two who were taken hostage by Maoists were the officer in charge of the police station, Ranjan Kumar Mallick, and the jailor, Rabinarayan Sethi. According to the District Collector, Binod Bihari Mohanty, the Maoists also looted arms from the police station, including 25 self-loading rifles, a pistol, a light machine gun and an AK-47 rifle. The Maoists also burnt stamp papers worth nearly Rupees 40 lakh in the treasury. The Maoists had approached the town from two directions and retreated after the attack via Saralapadar into the deep jungles. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told the Legislative Assembly on March 24 that the Maoists were believed to have come from the Vizianagaram district of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. They reportedly conversed in Telugu, Hindi and Soura (a tribal dialect). Media reports added that in a related incident, one civilian was killed and nine others were injured in a landmine blast at Kankadaguda, 10 kilometers from R. Udaygiri, while clearing the trees from the roads. The landmine was reportedly planted by the Maoists while retreating.
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March - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 24 offered a "Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship" to Pakistan as a culmination of the ongoing peace process. Flagging off the Amritsar-Nankana bus service linking the two Punjabs in Amritsar, he also said "meaningful agreement" was possible on issues like
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 24 offered a "Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship" to Pakistan as a culmination of the ongoing peace process. Flagging off the Amritsar-Nankana bus service linking the two Punjabs in Amritsar, he also said "meaningful agreement" was possible on issues like Siachen, Sir Creek and Baglihar. "I have a vision that the peace making process must ultimately culminate in our two countries entering into a Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship to give meaning and substance to our quest for shared goals", Dr. Singh said. "I make this offer to the people of Pakistan on this historic occasion. I am sure the leadership of Pakistan will reciprocate", he said. The Prime Minister added, "the time has come to leave behind the animosities and misgivings of the past and to think the unthinkable." On President Pervez Musharraf’s statements that normalisation of bilateral relations cannot move forward unless the "core" issue of Jammu and Kashmir is resolved, the Prime Minister said "in my view, it is a mistake to link normalisation of other relations with finding a solution to J and K".
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March - 24 
Shillongtimes reports that the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has called for the formation of a separate state known as the 'Garoland State' for the Garos in Meghalaya. The 'publicity secretary' of the outfit, Arist Sengsrang Sangma, said that it is high time for all Garos to come under one
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Shillongtimes reports that the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has called for the formation of a separate state known as the 'Garoland State' for the Garos in Meghalaya. The 'publicity secretary' of the outfit, Arist Sengsrang Sangma, said that it is high time for all Garos to come under one umbrella and demand a separate state.
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March - 24 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, while responding at Shillong to the issue of the reported willingness of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to negotiate with the Government, said, "Doors are open for dialogue with any militant group."
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, while responding at Shillong to the issue of the reported willingness of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to negotiate with the Government, said, "Doors are open for dialogue with any militant group."
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March - 26 
According to Telegraph, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary alias D.R. Nabla would raise the ‘sovereignty’ issue during the forthcoming negotiations with the Government. Daimary, referring to the ongoing peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-
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According to Telegraph, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary alias D.R. Nabla would raise the ‘sovereignty’ issue during the forthcoming negotiations with the Government. Daimary, referring to the ongoing peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), said, "As far as we know, the NSCN has not scaled down its demand for sovereignty." He further said, "We have fought for the past 20 years for our independence, for our historical right. Many of our people have sacrificed their lives. We will certainly talk about our historical rights, about sovereignty."
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March - 27 
Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang, while responding to a debate on Governor M.M. Jacob’s address in the Legislative Assembly on March 27, said that fencing along the India Bangladesh border would continue uninterrupted, according to Telegraph. He further said that the border fencing was "a centra
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Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang, while responding to a debate on Governor M.M. Jacob’s address in the Legislative Assembly on March 27, said that fencing along the India Bangladesh border would continue uninterrupted, according to Telegraph. He further said that the border fencing was "a central government scheme", and that the Meghalaya Government had taken into account sentiments of the border population by suspending fencing in areas apparently under dispute.
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March - 27 
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, while meeting the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil in New Delhi, said that the process of repatriation of the Brus, who had reportedly come from Tripura to Mizoram in 1997, would begin only after the Bru militants lay down arms and eschew violence, according to P
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, while meeting the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil in New Delhi, said that the process of repatriation of the Brus, who had reportedly come from Tripura to Mizoram in 1997, would begin only after the Bru militants lay down arms and eschew violence, according to Press Trust of India. The Chief Minister said, "The continuing armed insurgency, which has its base, financial and manpower support from the relief camps should first be stopped before the repatriation process begins." He added that the Mizoram Government has a plethora of evidence that funds, meant to provide food to the refugees, was being used to finance the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM). Some "able-bodied male refugees" had joined the outfit and were indulging in a extortion racket in the border areas, the Chief Minister disclosed.
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March - 27 
Separately, responding to the issue of negotiation with the militant outfits, Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang said, "Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) has been framed to monitor the ceasefire with ANVC. The next JMG meeting will be held on April 5 in Guwahati. We are thinking of adopting similar pat
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Separately, responding to the issue of negotiation with the militant outfits, Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang said, "Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) has been framed to monitor the ceasefire with ANVC. The next JMG meeting will be held on April 5 in Guwahati. We are thinking of adopting similar pattern as the first step to initiate dialogue with HNLC. "
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March - 28 
Maoists have rejected the observation of Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy that talks could be held with them only after they laid down their weapons. In a statement released on March 28, Maoist spokesman Janardhan said that it would be equivalent of supporting the `fascist' rule of Reddy if any
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Maoists have rejected the observation of Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy that talks could be held with them only after they laid down their weapons. In a statement released on March 28, Maoist spokesman Janardhan said that it would be equivalent of supporting the `fascist' rule of Reddy if any intellectual broached the subject of holding talks. Indicating that attacks against ruling party members and Government properties could be in the offing, he appealed to civil rights organisations and democrats not to criticise their `counter-violence,' but to understand why the revolutionary party was being forced to resort to violence.
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March - 28 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a complete shutdown (bandh) in Chhattisgarh on March 29, today, in protest against the proposed enactment of Special Public Security Act by the State Government. "To suppress our party and the people's movement, the state government is
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a complete shutdown (bandh) in Chhattisgarh on March 29, today, in protest against the proposed enactment of Special Public Security Act by the State Government. "To suppress our party and the people's movement, the state government is implementing the Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jansurakshya Abhiniyam-2005 and to protest against that the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) and the Chhattisgarh state committee jointly call for a bandh on March 29," a joint statement of both the committees of the CPI-Maoist said on March 28. "However, in people's and student's interest, hospitals and schools have been put out of the ambit of the bandh," DKSZC spokesman Gudsa Usendi and Secretary of the 'North Bastar Divisional Committee (Kanker)' Sujata Nareti said in the joint statement. They also "begged apology" from the villagers for "wrongly" targeting them with a landmine blast near Pakhanjur in the Kanker district on March 25 in which 13 civilians died and four sustained injuries.
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March - 29 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has begun a round of consultative meetings with various organisations in the State to frame a strategy for the next round of talks with the Union Government, slated for mid-April in either Bangkok or Amsterdam, according to Telegraph.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has begun a round of consultative meetings with various organisations in the State to frame a strategy for the next round of talks with the Union Government, slated for mid-April in either Bangkok or Amsterdam, according to Telegraph. Last week, a consultative meeting was held under the aegis of the Western Angami Public Organisation at Zubza in the Kohima district. Justifying the move, senior functionary of the outfit, V. S. Atem, said that a solution to the Naga impasse "will not fall from heaven." He described the series of meetings as attempts to reach out to the Nagas of every tribe and region.
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March - 31 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to raise 20 additional battalions and notify them as “reserve force” to further strengthen the safeguard of the border. “Our present strength of 157 battalions is fair enough exclusively for border duties,
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to raise 20 additional battalions and notify them as “reserve force” to further strengthen the safeguard of the border. “Our present strength of 157 battalions is fair enough exclusively for border duties, but whenever the BSF is called for internal deployment for different purposes, gaps emerge along the border. To prevent this, we want 20 additional battalions to be raised for foolproof border vigil,” said the BSF Director-General A.K. Mitra in Shalbagan near Agartala. He added that infiltration from Bangladesh still poses a problem. He informed, “The eastern border of the country is very sensitive and as many as 64 battalions of the BSF have been deployed here against the sanctioned strength of 69 battalions.” He termed the country’s 900-km-long riverine border as the most vulnerable and said there should be proper lighting in the border area for full protection. “We are aware of this and we are trying to modernise our force with sophisticated equipment, latest electronic devices, arms and ammunition,” he added.
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March - 31 
Following the Co-ordination Centre meeting attended by the police chiefs and Chief Secretaries of 13 Maoist-affected States and a number of Central Ministries in New Delhi on March 31, the Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal admitted that Maoist violence was on the rise this year in Chhattisgarh but c
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Following the Co-ordination Centre meeting attended by the police chiefs and Chief Secretaries of 13 Maoist-affected States and a number of Central Ministries in New Delhi on March 31, the Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal admitted that Maoist violence was on the rise this year in Chhattisgarh but claimed that the situation in 12 other affected States was by and large under control. Compared to 475 violent incidents in the first quarter of 2005, there were only 391 in year 2006, though the number of casualties went up from 114 to 157. The number of security force (SF) personnel killed till March 30, 2006 is 47 as against 45 during the same period during year 2005. "There have been more civilian casualties, the intensity was also higher," Duggal said. In Chhattisgarh, which bore the brunt of Maoist attacks in the first quarter of this year, 162 incidents were reported compared to 97 in the same period during 2005. "In this year's incidents, there were 105 casualties, including 27 of security personnel”, he disclosed. During the same period in 2005, three civilians and six SF personnel were killed. The Home Secretary also informed that local resistance groups would be trained in self-defence and given police protection. He added that there was a consensus at the meeting that such groups were useful although, it should be ensured that local resistance was encouraged in areas effectively dominated by SFs so that the people there did not become vulnerable to attacks. A four-pronged strategy was also discussed to strengthen the Railway Protection Force, the Government Railway Police, the State police and intelligence agencies. Further, all States were asked to fill up vacancies in their police force. The Home Secretary informed that Bihar was making efforts to fill 17,000 vacancies, while Jharkhand recently recruited 11,000 constables and still 1,000 vacancies remained. The number of vacancies in Andhra Pradesh was about 6,000. Further, the meeting also decided to extend the scheme of Security Related Expenditure for Maoist areas by another five years, for which Rupees 250 crore has been earmarked.
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March - 31 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to gradually reduce its presence in Jammu and Kashmir from the end of year 2006 with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) taking up their position, according to UNI. Talking to reporters in Agartala, capital of Tripura, BSF Director General Ashis Kumar
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to gradually reduce its presence in Jammu and Kashmir from the end of year 2006 with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) taking up their position, according to UNI. Talking to reporters in Agartala, capital of Tripura, BSF Director General Ashis Kumar Mitra, however, said 28 of the 40 battalions now deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, would remain in the State for guarding the border with Pakistan. Mitra informed that the Union Home Ministry had already taken a decision to replace BSF with the CRPF.
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April - 1 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on April 1 that the process initiated by the Union Government to restore peace in Assam would be expedited, but ruled out talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on the "sovereignty" issue. Dr. Singh, who arrived in Assam on a two-day election campaig
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on April 1 that the process initiated by the Union Government to restore peace in Assam would be expedited, but ruled out talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on the "sovereignty" issue. Dr. Singh, who arrived in Assam on a two-day election campaign, told a press conference in Guwahati that negotiations would be held within the constitutional framework. "The ULFA may raise the issue during talks but that does not mean all issues are open to negotiation," he said. "Doors will be open to all those who shun violence. Two rounds of talks have been held with certain groups [the discussion with the ULFA-formed People's Consultative Group] and we will accelerate the peace process," he added The Prime Minister also stated that his Government would take a tough stance on infiltration in Assam. "I want to assure the people of Assam that we will show no mercy on illegal infiltration. At the same time, all genuine citizens have my assurance that in the name of detection of foreigners they will not be harassed."
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April - 5 
The Meghalaya Director General of Police W. L. Marbaniang, while commenting on the involvement of the United Achik National Front in extortion activities, said, "It's a criminal gang without having any ideology," according to Shillong Times. The Meghalaya Police also rejected the outfit’s claim of h
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The Meghalaya Director General of Police W. L. Marbaniang, while commenting on the involvement of the United Achik National Front in extortion activities, said, "It's a criminal gang without having any ideology," according to Shillong Times. The Meghalaya Police also rejected the outfit’s claim of having set up an "underground government" as "an attempt by a group of robbers to terrorise people."
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April - 5 
The Mizoram Government has reportedly informed the Union Government that it would initiate repatriation of Bru tribal refugees as promised only after the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) lays down arms and shuns violence. An unidentified senior official said on April 5 that Chief Minister Zora
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The Mizoram Government has reportedly informed the Union Government that it would initiate repatriation of Bru tribal refugees as promised only after the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) lays down arms and shuns violence. An unidentified senior official said on April 5 that Chief Minister Zoramthanga communicated this to the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil last week. The State Government has said that the BLFM has unleashed an extortion spree in Mizoram and recently, it demanded an amount of Rupees 5 lakh from Tantia Construction, a Kolkata-based firm.
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April - 5 
The State Auxiliary Police (SAP) was formed in Bihar on April 5 with around 2,000 ex-army personnel being despatched to different crime-infested areas to step-up police operations against organised crime and Naxalites. Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Anil Sinha said the SAP would not perf
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The State Auxiliary Police (SAP) was formed in Bihar on April 5 with around 2,000 ex-army personnel being despatched to different crime-infested areas to step-up police operations against organised crime and Naxalites. Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Anil Sinha said the SAP would not perform any sundry duties and instead help police in its fight against organised crime and Naxalites. "It is a fully trained, operational force, meant for counter insurgency operation,'' Sinha added.
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April - 7 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), in its mouthpiece Freedom claimed on April 7 that it had restrained its cadres from "armed activities" during Legislative Assembly elections in Assam solely in the interest of its peace process with the Union Government. The outfit’s chairman Arabinda Rajk
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), in its mouthpiece Freedom claimed on April 7 that it had restrained its cadres from "armed activities" during Legislative Assembly elections in Assam solely in the interest of its peace process with the Union Government. The outfit’s chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa, in his speech on the occasion of ULFA’s ‘27th raising day’ said that groups with "vested interests" were trying to scuttle the peace process by killing its cadres, hoping this would provoke it to walk out of the peace process. He further said that ULFA’s decision not to disrupt the polls must not be construed as an acceptance of the electoral process. "As long as these elections are held, Assam will remain suppressed under Indian colonial rule", he said.
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April - 10 
The Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar, who holds the Home portfolio, is reported to have informed the Legislative Assembly on April 10 that at least 458 militants belonging to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) had surrendered in last two years with
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The Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar, who holds the Home portfolio, is reported to have informed the Legislative Assembly on April 10 that at least 458 militants belonging to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) had surrendered in last two years with the respective surrender figures of 2004 and 2005 as 322 and 136. The surrendered arms included AK series rifles, SLRs and grenades. The Chief Minister also mentioned that 77 militants were killed in counter-insurgency operations during the same period. The arrest figure from January 2005 to February 2006 was 57, added Sarkar. He further said that despite the decline in the insurgency-related incidents in the last few years, the situation was not totally conducive for repeal of the Disturbed Area Act, which was made applicable in phases fully to 28 police stations and partially to six police stations since February 16, 1997. He also ruled out withdrawal of security escort for the passenger and goods-carrying vehicles plying on the National Highway 44 connecting Tripura with Assam. "Government is well aware of the problems that the passengers are facing due to escort. But right now we do not find the situation is conducive enough for withdrawal of the escorts," said the Chief Minister.
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April - 11 
Daily News & Analysis reports that the Chhattisgarh Government has suspended the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement on April 11. Home Minister Ramvichar Netam said that "the government has just suspended the anti-Maoist movement salwa judum, not wound it up. We are currently focusing on construction o
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Daily News & Analysis reports that the Chhattisgarh Government has suspended the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement on April 11. Home Minister Ramvichar Netam said that "the government has just suspended the anti-Maoist movement salwa judum, not wound it up. We are currently focusing on construction of permanent relief camps for proper rehabilitation with all basic facilities available to refugees."
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April - 11 
The UPDS ‘joint secretary’ Ozaro Mukrang, in a statement said that a section of political leaders and parties want to derail the ongoing peace process between the outfit and the Government. "If such nasty political games continue, the cadres of the outfit will be compelled to return to the jungle,"
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The UPDS ‘joint secretary’ Ozaro Mukrang, in a statement said that a section of political leaders and parties want to derail the ongoing peace process between the outfit and the Government. "If such nasty political games continue, the cadres of the outfit will be compelled to return to the jungle," he said.
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April - 12 
On April 12, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, addressing a Conference of Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police on Internal Security and Law and Order, said that even though number of violent incidents had increased in North-east by eight per cent, the overall security situation in the
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On April 12, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, addressing a Conference of Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police on Internal Security and Law and Order, said that even though number of violent incidents had increased in North-east by eight per cent, the overall security situation in the region has remained under control, according to Assam Tribune. "People are fed up with violence and yearn for peace. Local support for terrorist activities being sponsored from across the border is receding", Patil said. He pointed out that killings of civilians had come down by six percent and those of security forces by 37 percent compared to 2004. "Sustained counter operations are continuing against terrorists so as to restrain them from committing sensational acts. While fighting against terrorists, it is being ensured that least collateral damage is caused and human rights violations are minimal", Patil added.
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April - 12 
The Sangai Express quoting a statement of the ‘Information and Publicity Secretary’ of the KCP, Pibaren Mangang, has clarified that the outfit has nothing to do with the abduction of the police personal, Nongthombam Kumar Singh of Thoubal, whose whereabouts remain unknown since March 16.
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The Sangai Express quoting a statement of the ‘Information and Publicity Secretary’ of the KCP, Pibaren Mangang, has clarified that the outfit has nothing to do with the abduction of the police personal, Nongthombam Kumar Singh of Thoubal, whose whereabouts remain unknown since March 16.
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April - 12 
On April 12, the Chhattisgarh Government banned the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and five other organisations under the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act, 2005. Additional Chief Secretary (Home), B.K.S. Ray, said the banned organisations are the CPI-Maoist, Dandakaranya Adivas
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On April 12, the Chhattisgarh Government banned the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and five other organisations under the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act, 2005. Additional Chief Secretary (Home), B.K.S. Ray, said the banned organisations are the CPI-Maoist, Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangh, Krantikari Adivasi Balak Sangh, Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh, Krantikari Kisan Committee and Mahila Mukti Manch. The ban was imposed under Section 3(1) of the act, which received the President’s assent in March 2006 after the Legislative Assembly had passed it in December 2005.
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April - 13 
According to Hindu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajashekara Reddy, participating in the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States in New Delhi on April 13 said that the problem of Naxalites was by and large under control in the State and clai
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According to Hindu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajashekara Reddy, participating in the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States in New Delhi on April 13 said that the problem of Naxalites was by and large under control in the State and claimed that the policy of treating it both as law and order and socio-economic problem was appreciated. On the request from Chief Minister from other Naxalite affected states that Andhra Pradesh post its police officers in such States so that they could train the local police, Reddy said that his Government was willing to help. He said the State could send police officers provided they were willing and would also see if retried police officers agreed to it.
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April - 13 
According to Ranchiexpress, the Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda addressing the second Standing Committee Meeting of Chief Ministers of Naxalite-affected States in New Delhi on April 13 said that 'ideological vacuum' that exists in the villages due to the 'negligible political activities' of the
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According to Ranchiexpress, the Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda addressing the second Standing Committee Meeting of Chief Ministers of Naxalite-affected States in New Delhi on April 13 said that 'ideological vacuum' that exists in the villages due to the 'negligible political activities' of the mainstream political parties abets Naxalism. He urged all political parties to come together to strengthen their outfits at the village-level.
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April - 13 
On April 13, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, participating in the second meeting of the Standing Committee of Chief Ministers of Naxal-affected states in New Delhi, said that 16 out of 30 districts of the state were affected by Naxalite activities, according to UNI. Requesting for Central assi
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On April 13, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, participating in the second meeting of the Standing Committee of Chief Ministers of Naxal-affected states in New Delhi, said that 16 out of 30 districts of the state were affected by Naxalite activities, according to UNI. Requesting for Central assistance in dealing with the Naxal problem, the chief Minister sought deployment of four additional companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the affected areas and demanded the construction of a security corridor between Vijaywada and Ranchi which would pass through 12 Naxal-affected tribal dominated districts of the state.
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April - 13 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, addressing the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States, in New Delhi on April 13 said that the Naxalite movement is now characterised by superior army style operations, better coordination and trained cadres, attacks
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, addressing the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States, in New Delhi on April 13 said that the Naxalite movement is now characterised by superior army style operations, better coordination and trained cadres, attacks on large targets through large-scale frontal assaults and possible external links, according to Hindu. He said that the movement might have lost much of its intellectual attraction but it has gained in strength by spreading to over 160 districts. Prime Minister further said that the affected States must set up unified commands and undertake joint operations to fight the menace. Police action should be backed by liberal surrender and rehabilitation policies, which could be modified by the Chief Ministers to make them more attractive. He called for improved use of intelligence on the strength, weapons, membership, locations and links of naxal groups.
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April - 13 
The Imphal Free Press quoting police sources stated that a suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was shot dead in an exchange of fire between the troops of 33 Assam Rifles and the outfit’s cadres at Kakching Khunou under Waikhong police station limits in the Thoubal district on April 13.
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The Imphal Free Press quoting police sources stated that a suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was shot dead in an exchange of fire between the troops of 33 Assam Rifles and the outfit’s cadres at Kakching Khunou under Waikhong police station limits in the Thoubal district on April 13. One M-20 pistol and six live rounds of AK-47 ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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April - 14 
According to Telegraph, the Nagaland’s apex tribal organization, the Naga Hoho, has reportedly decided to form a “broad-based reconciliation committee” to end rivalry among various Naga tribes and factional clashes between militant groups. The organisation’s acting president, Keviletuo Angami, said
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According to Telegraph, the Nagaland’s apex tribal organization, the Naga Hoho, has reportedly decided to form a “broad-based reconciliation committee” to end rivalry among various Naga tribes and factional clashes between militant groups. The organisation’s acting president, Keviletuo Angami, said recently at an unspecified place that the reconciliation committee would be constituted after taking all the “federating tribes” into confidence.
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April - 15 
Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, informed at a media briefing in Srinagar that Police had arrested all the nine Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists responsible for the April 14-grenade attacks in the capital city. He also said that 30 UBGL grenades, eight hand grenades, two explosive detonato
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Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, informed at a media briefing in Srinagar that Police had arrested all the nine Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists responsible for the April 14-grenade attacks in the capital city. He also said that 30 UBGL grenades, eight hand grenades, two explosive detonators, five pencil time chargers, 45 AK rounds and an AK-47 magazine were recovered from their possession.
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April - 16 
Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has indicated to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence. The External Affairs Ministry, in its annual report, has note
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Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has indicated to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence. The External Affairs Ministry, in its annual report, has noted that India had "continuing concerns" on cross-border infiltration and incidence of terrorist violence in the country linked to Pakistan. "Despite Pakistan’s assurance that steps would be taken to prevent such infiltration, there was no sustained decline in infiltration and violent incidents," it said. India expressed the hope that Pakistan would take "concrete action" in this regard, the report said. "India made it clear that the whole dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence, free from violence and terror," the ministry added.
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April - 16 
On April 16, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Murkinar police outpost in the Bijapur area of Dantewada district and killed 11 police personnel, including an officer. State Chief Secretary Ram Prakash Bagai said the victims included one section commander, two he
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On April 16, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Murkinar police outpost in the Bijapur area of Dantewada district and killed 11 police personnel, including an officer. State Chief Secretary Ram Prakash Bagai said the victims included one section commander, two head constables, one constable and seven Special Police Officers. Reports stated that close to 70 Maoists had driven towards the outpost in a bus and started firing at the police personnel. Hindu reports that the Maoists also looted one Light Machine Gun, three AK-47s, fifteen .303 rifles, one mortar and a mortar launcher.
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April - 17 
More than 70 per cent of 6.8 million voters in 45 constituencies across the Maoist-affected districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia cast their votes in defiance of the boycott call issued by the Communist Party of India-Maoist for the Legislative Assembly elections on April 17. "There was n
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More than 70 per cent of 6.8 million voters in 45 constituencies across the Maoist-affected districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia cast their votes in defiance of the boycott call issued by the Communist Party of India-Maoist for the Legislative Assembly elections on April 17. "There was no report of any untoward incident," Chief Electoral Officer Debashis Sen said. Polling was held for 21 constituencies in West Midnapore, 11 in Purulia and 13 in Bankura. Hindu reports that the boycott call had an impact on at least six booths, four in Purulia and two in West Midnapore.
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April - 18 
According to Nagaland Post, several Phek-based organizations and local leaders on April 18 urged the Nagaland Government to take up the issue of clashes between the two NSCN factions with the outfits themselves or the Government of India and to ensure that cadres belonging to the two factions moved
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According to Nagaland Post, several Phek-based organizations and local leaders on April 18 urged the Nagaland Government to take up the issue of clashes between the two NSCN factions with the outfits themselves or the Government of India and to ensure that cadres belonging to the two factions moved out of Phek and Chakhesang areas.
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April - 18 
Telegraph reports that the Mizoram Tourism Minister Z.H. Ropuia on April 18 urged the Central Government to relax the Restricted Area Permit in the State.
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Telegraph reports that the Mizoram Tourism Minister Z.H. Ropuia on April 18 urged the Central Government to relax the Restricted Area Permit in the State.
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April - 18 
The Army claimed almost a three-fold "leap" in the number of terrorists killed in infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir following installation of advanced anti-infiltration devices all along the 748 km-long LoC, according to Daily Excelsior. "With ceasefire holding, the violence level in the milita
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The Army claimed almost a three-fold "leap" in the number of terrorists killed in infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir following installation of advanced anti-infiltration devices all along the 748 km-long LoC, according to Daily Excelsior. "With ceasefire holding, the violence level in the militancy-hit State has come down," according to an assessment given to top Army Commanders meeting in New Delhi to review the situation. "The efficiency of our counter-insurgency operations is evident from the leap in the ratio of terrorists killed per infiltration bid rising from 1.8 in 2004 to 3 per infiltration bid in 2005," said Army chief Gen J. J. Singh. He said "surgical operations" were being carried out by avoiding any collateral damage and had helped the armed forces to gain moral ascendancy over the terrorists. Citing figures, he said so far in 2006 there had been 70 surrenders in the first three months compared to 82 for the whole of 2005.
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April - 18 
The Army recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from the Pattan area of Baramulla district. Defense spokesperson Colonel V. K. Batra informed that the seizure included three AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 32 AK rounds, two carbine machines with silencer, two INSAS rifles, one magaz
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The Army recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from the Pattan area of Baramulla district. Defense spokesperson Colonel V. K. Batra informed that the seizure included three AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 32 AK rounds, two carbine machines with silencer, two INSAS rifles, one magazine, 12 rounds, six grenade launchers, 40 under barrel grenade launcher grenades, 250 sniper rounds and two radio sets. In addition, he said 10 antennas, one Chinese pistol, two magazines, two grenades, 45 remote controlled IEDs, 20 detonators, 100 IED circuits, two galvanometers, two fake rubber stamps of police station Pattan and a diary containing data on IEDs were also seized.
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April - 18 
Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal said on April 18 in Srinagar that terrorist training camps were flourishing across the Line of Control (LoC). He told reporters on the first day of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the run up to April 24-elections in four As
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Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal said on April 18 in Srinagar that terrorist training camps were flourishing across the Line of Control (LoC). He told reporters on the first day of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the run up to April 24-elections in four Assembly constituencies that, "We have all the numbers on the camps and the militants waiting to infiltrate." He also said "Cross border terrorism must end. We have fail-proof and fool-proof evidence that (militant) camps are flourishing across the border. The Centre is determined to keep the State peaceful in all conditions." Despite the Confidence Building Measures, terrorist infrastructure, including camps, were running and the terrorists were ready to infiltrate into the State from across the border, informed Duggal. During the first quarter of 2006, the number of terrorism-related incidents and the casualty figure of security forces and civilians have come down from last year, Duggal disclosed. "Last year by this time, there were 489 incidents as compared to 374 this year. We have neutralised a sizeable number of militants," he stated.
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April - 19 
According to Press Trust of India, the Bihar Government has alerted the Union Government about the Nepalese Maoist threat to blow up the Kosi barrage in Supaul district, requesting it to ensure that Nepal deploys sufficient security force personnel along the border to foil any such attempt by the in
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According to Press Trust of India, the Bihar Government has alerted the Union Government about the Nepalese Maoist threat to blow up the Kosi barrage in Supaul district, requesting it to ensure that Nepal deploys sufficient security force personnel along the border to foil any such attempt by the insurgents.
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April - 19 
According to Press Trust of India, the Government on April 18 decided to send Indian Council of Cultural Relations president Karan Singh as a Special Envoy to Nepal on April 19, today, to impress upon King Gyanendra the urgent need to initiate dialogue with political parties aimed at reconciliation.
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According to Press Trust of India, the Government on April 18 decided to send Indian Council of Cultural Relations president Karan Singh as a Special Envoy to Nepal on April 19, today, to impress upon King Gyanendra the urgent need to initiate dialogue with political parties aimed at reconciliation. Singh, a Member of Parliament and former Union Minister, will visit Nepalese capital Kathmandu as the Special Envoy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and is expected to meet King Gyanendra. He is also expected to meet leaders of political parties in Nepal, who have been organising widespread protests against the monarch for the last fortnight.
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April - 19 
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated on April 19 that the State was aware of the danger and was prepared to handle the situation with the help of central forces. He said, "We are doing everything in our power to prevent such attack from taking place in spite of this being an international issue.
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated on April 19 that the State was aware of the danger and was prepared to handle the situation with the help of central forces. He said, "We are doing everything in our power to prevent such attack from taking place in spite of this being an international issue."
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April - 20 
Army Chief General J. J. Singh is reported to have expressed deep concern at the continuance of terrorist infrastructure across the border in Pakistan. "As per our information, the infrastructure to train terrorists across the border is intact", Gen. Singh informed the media at the concluding day of
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Army Chief General J. J. Singh is reported to have expressed deep concern at the continuance of terrorist infrastructure across the border in Pakistan. "As per our information, the infrastructure to train terrorists across the border is intact", Gen. Singh informed the media at the concluding day of the Army Commanders conference in New Delhi on April 20. "Somebody is obviously helping them", the Army chief pointed out even while conceding that violence had gone down in Jammu and Kashmir. Giving details of the past two years, Gen. Singh said while during 2004-05 a total of 870 terrorists had been killed at the cost of 160 soldiers, 2005-06 had seen 860 terrorists and 115 soldiers being killed. The Army chief said that and the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain "fairly stable" with violence levels down.
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April - 20 
On April 20, the Jharkhand Home Minister, Sudesh Mahto, announced a surrender policy claiming that Jharkhand is the first State in the country to formulate such an attractive scheme. Every Naxalite who surrenders is allowed to hire a lawyer of his choice at Government expense and also be extended a
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On April 20, the Jharkhand Home Minister, Sudesh Mahto, announced a surrender policy claiming that Jharkhand is the first State in the country to formulate such an attractive scheme. Every Naxalite who surrenders is allowed to hire a lawyer of his choice at Government expense and also be extended a life-insurance cover of Rupees One million. Every Naxalite who surrenders will receive cash "compensation" of Rs 25,000, to be paid in two instalments, but will also be paid a stipend of Rs 2,000 per month for the next two years. If the Naxalite surrenders with a firearm, the minister added, valuation will be done and the cost of the firearm, too, will be reimbursed. As a further incentive, all surrendered extremists will be kept together in the State capital and cases pending against them will be consolidated and transferred to Ranchi. Special fast-track courts will be constituted to expedite trials and a review committee will monitor their conduct and recommend reduction or remission of sentences. The policy also promises to allot an acre of land to the family of every surrendered extremist. The family, in addition, will be entitled to free housing, free education for children and free healthcare facilities. The Government, the policy declares, will evolve a special mechanism to solve land disputes involving the families. Finally, if any member of the family is killed in retaliatory attacks, the State will offer a "government job" to one of the surviving members. The policy, however, is yet to be approved by the Cabinet, he indicated at a news briefing but announced that it would be implemented "within a week".
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April - 21 
Telegraph, quoting the Mizoram Director-General of Police Lalngheta Sailo, reports that a joint team of the Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles arrested four top leaders of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM), including its ‘president’ Vanlalliana, ‘vice-president’ Vanrama, ‘army chief’ Romawia M
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Telegraph, quoting the Mizoram Director-General of Police Lalngheta Sailo, reports that a joint team of the Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles arrested four top leaders of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM), including its ‘president’ Vanlalliana, ‘vice-president’ Vanrama, ‘army chief’ Romawia Meska and ‘lieutenant’ Lallawma, from different places of the State recently. The outfit, according to the Mizoram police sources, has approximately 200 cadres.
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April - 21 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly urged the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to take strict measures against Indian insurgents operating at different hideouts in their country, according to UNI. The issue was reportedly raised at a sector level BSF-BDR meeting held at the border camp, the BSF so
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly urged the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to take strict measures against Indian insurgents operating at different hideouts in their country, according to UNI. The issue was reportedly raised at a sector level BSF-BDR meeting held at the border camp, the BSF sources said in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, on April 21. However, the BDR delegation, led by its Sector Commander (Sylhet) Colonel Abdul Hossain, was non-committal over the issue, sources added. The BSF Deputy Inspectors General, while expressing concern over the transborder crimes, said that erection of barbed wire fencing would help in curbing transborder movement of militant outfits. The BSF also alleged that about 90 militant hideouts belonging to the outfits active in North East India are operating in the neighbouring country thereby posing a serious threat to India’s security.
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April - 23 
The Government has said the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir did not have a "veto" on the "success or otherwise" of the second roundtable conference to be held in Srinagar on May 25, 2006. At the same time, it maintained that efforts were on to tell the separatists to "recognise the validity a
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The Government has said the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir did not have a "veto" on the "success or otherwise" of the second roundtable conference to be held in Srinagar on May 25, 2006. At the same time, it maintained that efforts were on to tell the separatists to "recognise the validity and utility of participation" in the meeting to be presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 25. "I don’t think the success of the roundtable depends on the attendance of any group — A, B or C... In any case, I don’t think the separatists have a veto on the success or otherwise (of the roundtable)," National Security Adviser M K Narayanan said in an interview in New Delhi on April 23. Narayanan said "if the separatists feel that they can’t discuss their issues and positions.... It is nothing that we can do about it". The first roundtable conclave, chaired by the Prime Minister, was held in New Delhi on February 25, 2006. Hashim Qureshi of the Jammu Kashmir Democratic Liberation Party was the only separatist leader present at the meeting while others, including both factions of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq respectively, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) led by Yaseen Malik and separatist leader Shabir Shah, did not attend the meeting.
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April - 24 
One person was killed and 32 others sustained injuries in terrorist attacks and clashes between political parties on April 24 during by-elections in the four Assembly segments in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Electoral Officer B.R. Sharma said the overall percentage in the four segments was 59. Bhaderwah
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One person was killed and 32 others sustained injuries in terrorist attacks and clashes between political parties on April 24 during by-elections in the four Assembly segments in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Electoral Officer B.R. Sharma said the overall percentage in the four segments was 59. Bhaderwah witnessed the highest percentage of 72 followed by 66.2 per cent in Rafiabad, 56.2 per cent in Pattan and 40.32 per cent in Sangrama. "The overall situation remained peaceful," Sharma said adding that the percentage could go up by one or two per cent as the figures were not final. Unlike in the past, there was not a single complaint of coercion by security forces and enthusiasm among the willing voters was at its peak, he said.
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April - 24 
Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, T.K.A. Nair, on April 24 asked for the creation of an integrated wing, with involvement of police officers, to formulate, prioritise and guide the development process in the Maoist-infested districts of Jharkhand. He reportedly opposed the current ''fragmented a
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Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, T.K.A. Nair, on April 24 asked for the creation of an integrated wing, with involvement of police officers, to formulate, prioritise and guide the development process in the Maoist-infested districts of Jharkhand. He reportedly opposed the current ''fragmented approach to development" and asked the Government to involve police in the decision making exercise.
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April - 24 
Telegraph reports that following the April 24 Maoist-attack in the Aurangabad district, the State Election Commission, on a request from the State Government, deferred the panchayat (village body) elections by a fortnight. The elections, originally meant to be an eight-phase affair starting May 2, w
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Telegraph reports that following the April 24 Maoist-attack in the Aurangabad district, the State Election Commission, on a request from the State Government, deferred the panchayat (village body) elections by a fortnight. The elections, originally meant to be an eight-phase affair starting May 2, would now be completed in 10 rounds, election official R.P. Sinha said. The dates, however, would be decided later.
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April - 24 
The Jorhat district administration is reported to have decided to evict from New Chungtia at the Desoi Valley reserve forest a fuel depot that was reportedly set up by Nagaland Government, according to Telegraph. However, Nagaland Government claims that the land where the fuel depot is located is pa
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The Jorhat district administration is reported to have decided to evict from New Chungtia at the Desoi Valley reserve forest a fuel depot that was reportedly set up by Nagaland Government, according to Telegraph. However, Nagaland Government claims that the land where the fuel depot is located is part of its territory. Sources in Jorhat district said that Nagaland had encroached upon more than 80 percent of land in the three reserve forests — Desoi, Desoi Valley and Tiru Hills — in the Upper Assam district. "The idea behind setting up a petrol depot is to strengthen Nagaland’s claim," a forest official of the district said.
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April - 25 
Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, after visiting the incident site in Aurangabad district, announced that the Government would organise a camp in the area and distribute arms to the people to take on the Maoists. "A group of five persons from each village will be given arms. We will seek perm
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Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, after visiting the incident site in Aurangabad district, announced that the Government would organise a camp in the area and distribute arms to the people to take on the Maoists. "A group of five persons from each village will be given arms. We will seek permission from the state election commission for this," Modi said.
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April - 27 
Expressing concern over the increasing Maoist activities in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reportedly approached the Union Government for assistance in countering the problem. He said the State’s Home Secretary Hem Chandra Sirohi is in New Delhi to seek more Central security forces for Bihar
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Expressing concern over the increasing Maoist activities in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reportedly approached the Union Government for assistance in countering the problem. He said the State’s Home Secretary Hem Chandra Sirohi is in New Delhi to seek more Central security forces for Bihar in view of the forthcoming local self-government elections.
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April - 27 
Hindu reports that the Union Government has sanctioned the raising of nine more India Reserve Battalions (IRB) for eight Maoist-affected States: Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Karnataka, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Chhattisgarh. The Home Ministry is also considering sanctioning one I
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Hindu reports that the Union Government has sanctioned the raising of nine more India Reserve Battalions (IRB) for eight Maoist-affected States: Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Karnataka, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Chhattisgarh. The Home Ministry is also considering sanctioning one IRB each for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
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April - 28 
Home Minister Ramvichar Netam informed that the bullet-ridden bodies of two tribals, among the 52 abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have been recovered. The bodies of the victims, identified as Kuriyami Kanna and Hemla Deva from Manikonta village in the Dantewada district
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Home Minister Ramvichar Netam informed that the bullet-ridden bodies of two tribals, among the 52 abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have been recovered. The bodies of the victims, identified as Kuriyami Kanna and Hemla Deva from Manikonta village in the Dantewada district, were found on April 27. "The two belong to the anti-Maoist movement, salwa judum launched last year in June to flush out rebels in the forests of Bastar," Netam added.
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April - 29 
Official sources in New Delhi said the Taliban never had any intention of negotiating since the body, after it was found, showed that he must have been killed on April 29-evening. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s media adviser Sanjaya Baru said, "The PM has... expressed grief and sorrow and has asked
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Official sources in New Delhi said the Taliban never had any intention of negotiating since the body, after it was found, showed that he must have been killed on April 29-evening. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s media adviser Sanjaya Baru said, "The PM has... expressed grief and sorrow and has asked the nation to remain united in the fight against terrorism." Foreign secretary Shyam Saran blamed the Taliban and "its sponsors" for the "dastardly and inhuman act of terror... which has resulted in the tragic and untimely death of an innocent Indian citizen, who, like many of our other compatriots, had been making a contribution in Afghanistan’s reconstruction." Reiterating India’s stand on the Taliban, Saran said: "The government of India regards Taliban a terrorist organisation and calls upon the international community to recognise its true colours and join hands together to defeat this scourge to humanity." In Kabul, President Hamid Karzai condemned the killing and reportedly ordered the security forces to hunt down those responsible.
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April - 30 
The Meghalaya Home Department said that insincerity of the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was the main reason for the State Government delaying the peace process. According to Home Department sources, "We have no doubt about the sincerity of the outfit's c
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The Meghalaya Home Department said that insincerity of the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was the main reason for the State Government delaying the peace process. According to Home Department sources, "We have no doubt about the sincerity of the outfit's chairman Julius K Dorphang; but we have got some doubts about Bobby Marwein, who often indulges in illegal activities despite making the initial move for peace process." The sources added that the Union and State Governments were keen to have a cease-fire with the banned outfit, but given the present situation, "both are of the view that the process should be re-examined before arriving at any decision".
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May - 1 
Chief Minister D. D. Lapang said that the proposal for peace talks with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was a better option than seeing the outfit members surrendering. Lapang, while expressing the State Government’s willingness to hold talks with the militant outfits, said, "But
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Chief Minister D. D. Lapang said that the proposal for peace talks with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was a better option than seeing the outfit members surrendering. Lapang, while expressing the State Government’s willingness to hold talks with the militant outfits, said, "But we have no say on the issues, which are totally depended on the initiative of the Union Home Ministry." He further added, "We have to patiently wait and see things to happen because whatever steps that have been followed with the ANVC, the same thing will be done with HNLC." "There is nothing to hide and it is true that I had a telephonic conservation with HNLC Chairman Julius Dorphang on the issues related to peace talks," said the Chief Minister.
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May - 2 
Daily News and Analysis reports that in a recent assessment report prepared by the State intelligence department, 57 non-government organizations (NGO) in the State capital Mumbai have been short-listed after being found to fund and help the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The organisa
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Daily News and Analysis reports that in a recent assessment report prepared by the State intelligence department, 57 non-government organizations (NGO) in the State capital Mumbai have been short-listed after being found to fund and help the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The organisations reportedly arrange for medical treatment for Maoists, often in nursing homes in cities. They also help the extremists secure “legal aid and support” from Mumbai’s lawyers, police said. Intelligence sources said the organisations are “sympathetic” to the Maoists and that most of them are small groups managed by people of alleged dubious credentials. Police chief P. S. Pasricha said, “We are keeping close tabs on the activities of functionaries belonging to a section of the NGOs. A couple of recent arrests and subsequent interrogation of office-bearers of these groups have made us more aware of the security threat they pose.”
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May - 2 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on May 2 that terrorist activities would be curbed in Jammu and Kashmir for which the Centre and State Governments were in constant touch to devise a strategy. After visiting Basantgarh in Udhampur district where 13 Hindus were killed by the terrorists, Patil t
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on May 2 that terrorist activities would be curbed in Jammu and Kashmir for which the Centre and State Governments were in constant touch to devise a strategy. After visiting Basantgarh in Udhampur district where 13 Hindus were killed by the terrorists, Patil told a press conference at Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad’s residence that an attempt is being made by the terrorists to divide the people not only in Jammu and Kashmir but in other parts of the country as well.
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May - 3 
Inspector General of Police, K. Rajendra Kumar, informed in Srinagar on May 3 that the police is planning to launch a major legal battle against terrorists operating from across the border. "We plan to approach Interpol to issue red card notices against top militant leaders, including chairman of Un
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Inspector General of Police, K. Rajendra Kumar, informed in Srinagar on May 3 that the police is planning to launch a major legal battle against terrorists operating from across the border. "We plan to approach Interpol to issue red card notices against top militant leaders, including chairman of United Jehad Council and supermo of Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin and Lashkar-e-Toiba chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed now in Pakistan," said Kumar. He also said the wanted leaders also included JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar and Al-Umar Mujahideen chief Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar. "The legal offensive against the militants has already been set in motion and once the process is completed we will approach Interpol to issue red corner notices against them," Kumar added. However, Rajendra Kumar said the process is very complex and time-consuming and "we are seeking support from the Union Home Ministry and other security agencies and police forces across the country." As a first step, he said the courts where cases are pending against the terrorists have to declare them as proclaimed offenders.
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May - 3 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 3 held the second rounds of talks with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) during which both the sides discussed "sensitive and important" issues and agreed to evolve a mechanism to resolve Kashmir issue amicably and peacefully, according to Daily Excelsio
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 3 held the second rounds of talks with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) during which both the sides discussed "sensitive and important" issues and agreed to evolve a mechanism to resolve Kashmir issue amicably and peacefully, according to Daily Excelsior. "The talks with the Prime Minister were frank and fruitful... And both sides agreed to evolve a mechanism and discuss specifics to ensure forward movement on the dialogue process," APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq told reporters in New Delhi after almost two-hour-long talks with Dr. Singh. The Prime Minister described the discussion as "a meeting of minds" which augurs well for the future of Jammu and Kashmir and the South Asian region. "I am happy with the talks. It was a meeting of minds...This augurs well for the Jammu and Kashmir, People of India and the region," Prime Minister’s Media Adviser Sanjaya Baru quoted Dr Singh as having said. The six-member Hurriyat delegation comprised Abdul Ghani Bhat, Maulana Abbas Ansari, Bilal Ghani Lone, Fazal Haq Qureshi and Aga Syed Hassan, besides Umer Farooq. Dr Singh was assisted by Home Minister Shivraj Patil, National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan and Centre’s interlocutor for Jammu and Kashmir N. N. Vohra, besides other officials.
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May - 4 
Tripura Government is reported to have decided to reform the madrassa (seminary) education in the State to bring it on a par with education imparted by schools affiliated to the Tripura Board of Secondary Education. “For madrassas, we will give only one concession. They will be permitted to teach st
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Tripura Government is reported to have decided to reform the madrassa (seminary) education in the State to bring it on a par with education imparted by schools affiliated to the Tripura Board of Secondary Education. “For madrassas, we will give only one concession. They will be permitted to teach students Arabic as a language. But no study on scriptures will be permitted,” said the State Director of Education, Hialeah Chakraborty.
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May - 7 
The Centre has reportedly strengthened the security cover for the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant in the Karwar district of Karnataka following intelligence warnings about a possible terrorist attack. A senior official of the Union Home Ministry told Deccan Chronicle that: “There are intelligence inputs th
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The Centre has reportedly strengthened the security cover for the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant in the Karwar district of Karnataka following intelligence warnings about a possible terrorist attack. A senior official of the Union Home Ministry told Deccan Chronicle that: “There are intelligence inputs that suggest militants may target the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant in Karnataka. The security arrangements for Kaiga have been reviewed and adequate arrangements made to prevent any untoward incident.” Specially trained Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have also been put on alert at all 22 atomic and space research centres throughout the country. “Around 6,000 armed CISF personnel are already guarding nuclear and atomic research centres in the country. Now they have been instructed to remain extra vigilant,” the official said. The CISF has also been instructed to beef up security at all sensitive installations situated in the Northeast. Security has been beefed up at the Guwahati Oil Refinery, at ONGC establishments at Nazira and Jorhat, at the Doyang Hydro Electric Project in Nagaland and the Numli Garh Refinery in Assam. In addition, the Centre has directed security agencies to strengthen the protective cover at all coalfields. Security has been beefed up at Eastern Coalfields Ltd (Sitalpur, West Bengal), Central Coalfields Ltd (Kargali, Ranchi), Singareni Collieries Ltd (Andhra Pradesh) and Neyveli Lignite Corporation (Chennai).
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May - 7 
The Jharkhand Home Minister, Sudesh Mahto, stated on May 7 that he would "consult all, including the Opposition" before implementing a new surrender policy for the Naxalites, reports Ranchi Express. As reported earlier, on April 20, Mahto had announced to go ahead with the surrender policy and obtai
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The Jharkhand Home Minister, Sudesh Mahto, stated on May 7 that he would "consult all, including the Opposition" before implementing a new surrender policy for the Naxalites, reports Ranchi Express. As reported earlier, on April 20, Mahto had announced to go ahead with the surrender policy and obtained the Cabinet approval within a week.
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May - 9 
Speaking in Jammu on May 9, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out any demilitarisation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying number of the troops will not be reduced in the State. "We will not enhance or reduce the numbers of troops in the State", he told a press conference after visiting Thawa in the
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Speaking in Jammu on May 9, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out any demilitarisation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying number of the troops will not be reduced in the State. "We will not enhance or reduce the numbers of troops in the State", he told a press conference after visiting Thawa in the Kulhand area of Doda district and Basantgarh in the Udhampur district where 32 Hindus were killed by the terrorists on May 1. Maintaining that India had voluntarily withdrawn troops from some pockets of the State earlier and not under pressure from any country, Mukherjee said even at that time he had stated that withdrawal of Army will be constantly reviewed and if the terrorist activities were stepped-up there would be no question of reduction of troops.
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May - 9 
Stating that the terrorist infrastructure was still intact in Pakistan, he said this should be demolished to give a clear message that the terrorists don’t enjoy support from any quarters. He informed that 59 terrorist training camps were still being run in Pakistan. "Pakistan must strictly adhere t
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Stating that the terrorist infrastructure was still intact in Pakistan, he said this should be demolished to give a clear message that the terrorists don’t enjoy support from any quarters. He informed that 59 terrorist training camps were still being run in Pakistan. "Pakistan must strictly adhere to its promise that it wouldn’t allow its territory to be used for cross-border terrorism. It must understand that the terrorists are friends of no body. Terrorism is biggest menace to world peace and tranquility and Pakistan must ensure that its land is not used for cross border terrorism", the Defence Minister said.
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May - 9 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has reportedly said that peace talk can not take place unless the Union Government provides information about the Bodo militants who have gone missing since 2003 – counter insurgency operation by the Bhutan Government.
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has reportedly said that peace talk can not take place unless the Union Government provides information about the Bodo militants who have gone missing since 2003 – counter insurgency operation by the Bhutan Government.
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May - 9 
The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, who is currently on an official visit to India, has said that his country needs foreign help to pressure the LTTE to come back to peace talks, according to Colombopage. “The international community must bring pressure on the LTTE by using all pow
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The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, who is currently on an official visit to India, has said that his country needs foreign help to pressure the LTTE to come back to peace talks, according to Colombopage. “The international community must bring pressure on the LTTE by using all powers within them to get them back to the table. Something that hurts them the most is curtailing their fund raising activities,” said Mangala Samaraweera. Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee has assured that India would provide with necessary defence equipment and training for the Sri Lankan armed forces as and when necessary.
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May - 9 
Tripura School Education Minister Keshab Majumder ruled out possibility of setting up a full-fledged Madrassa (Seminary) Board in the State following the directive of the Union Government not to establish separate boards for madrassa education by the States having less than 25 percent Muslim popula
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Tripura School Education Minister Keshab Majumder ruled out possibility of setting up a full-fledged Madrassa (Seminary) Board in the State following the directive of the Union Government not to establish separate boards for madrassa education by the States having less than 25 percent Muslim population, according to Telegraph. At least 164 madrassas are reportedly run in Tripura having only eight percent Muslim population.
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May - 10 
The Centre will soon grant status of religious minorities to Kashmiri Pandits (descendents of Brahmin priests), the Union Minority Affairs Minister A. R. Antulay said in New Delhi on May 10, according to Press Trust of India. "In order to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits, who have been reduced to the St
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The Centre will soon grant status of religious minorities to Kashmiri Pandits (descendents of Brahmin priests), the Union Minority Affairs Minister A. R. Antulay said in New Delhi on May 10, according to Press Trust of India. "In order to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits, who have been reduced to the State of refugees in their own homeland get equal opportunities — be it social, economic or educational, it is necessary that they be accorded the status of religious minorities," Antulay told a press conference. "A notification declaring them as minorities will soon be brought out after thorough consultation within the Cabinet and also after taking the Jammu and Kashmir Government into confidence," informed Antulay.
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May - 10 
The United Jihad Council (UJC), an alliance of Pakistan-based terrorist groups, termed talks with India futile and warned the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) that “fruitless talks” with India would spoil Kashmiris’ sacrifices. “Kashmiri politicians who have pinned their hopes on the
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The United Jihad Council (UJC), an alliance of Pakistan-based terrorist groups, termed talks with India futile and warned the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) that “fruitless talks” with India would spoil Kashmiris’ sacrifices. “Kashmiri politicians who have pinned their hopes on the Delhi Durbar about the (solution to the) Kashmir issue are wasting (their) time. They have not learnt any lesson from fruitless talks of the past 55 years,” a press release issued by the UJC in Muzaffarabad said. The alliance was responding to a statement by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq after his APHC faction’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in which he reportedly said that a system would be evolved for future talks (with the Indian government) and Mujahideen would also be included in the process.
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May - 11 
Telegraph reports that the senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) functionary, Rh. Raising, reportedly raised the Naga issue at the inaugural conference of the British Parliamentarians for Self-determination in London on May 11 and sought the British Government’s interve
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Telegraph reports that the senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) functionary, Rh. Raising, reportedly raised the Naga issue at the inaugural conference of the British Parliamentarians for Self-determination in London on May 11 and sought the British Government’s intervention in the “Indo-Naga impasse”. “We feel that the Nagas are the innocent victims of the British intentional silence on the Indo-Naga issue. I, on behalf of the Naga people and Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim, would like to appeal to the British people and their government in particular and the world community in general to help solve the problem,” Raising told the conference. He also alleged that there was no “tangible response” from Indian Government on several points, which his organisation had tabled as “substantive issues” for solution.
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May - 11 
The Union Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahmed, while replying to a question raised by Abdul Mannan Hossain in the Parliament on May 11, informed that 4096.7 kms of the international border between India and Bangladesh, running through the five States of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tr
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The Union Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahmed, while replying to a question raised by Abdul Mannan Hossain in the Parliament on May 11, informed that 4096.7 kms of the international border between India and Bangladesh, running through the five States of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, had been demarcated by the India-Bangladesh Joint Boundary Working Group, barring a stretch of 6.1 kms in three states. The undemarcated portions include Daikhat-56 (1.5 kms in West Bengal), Belonia (1.6 kms in Tripura) and Lathitilla-Dumabari (3 kms in Assam).
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May - 12 
On April 21, Govinda Basumatary, ‘general secretary’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), in an interview to Assam Tribune said that even after 11 months of the cease-fire agreement with the Union Government, there have been no formal talks on the demands of the outfit. He also said
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On April 21, Govinda Basumatary, ‘general secretary’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), in an interview to Assam Tribune said that even after 11 months of the cease-fire agreement with the Union Government, there have been no formal talks on the demands of the outfit. He also said there is no point in extending the truce if the talks on the main issues are not started. Basumatary also said that around 200 cadres of the outfit are now living in three designated camps set up in the Kokrajhar, Udalguri and Baska districts while more than 700 cadres are living outside the camps because of shortage of space in the camps. He informed that the outfit wanted to establish four more camps in the districts of Dhubri, Sonitpur, Chirang and Karbi Anglong, but the Government has not given permission to do so as yet. He also said that these camps are being maintained by the NDFB on its own, through “donations” received from different persons.
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May - 16 
In a reply to a written question in the Parliament, Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said that Maoist-affected states witnessed more incidents of terrorist violence than Jammu and Kashmir in the first four months of 2006. There have been as many as 550 incidents of violence in Maoist-af
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In a reply to a written question in the Parliament, Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said that Maoist-affected states witnessed more incidents of terrorist violence than Jammu and Kashmir in the first four months of 2006. There have been as many as 550 incidents of violence in Maoist-affected states as compared to Jammu and Kashmir where 466 terrorist acts have taken place till April 30, 2006, he said. As many as 281 persons, both civilians and security force personnel, have died in the Maoist-related incidents while in Jammu and Kashmir, 141 persons died in terrorist acts, he informed.
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May - 16 
Nagaland Post reports that the Union government on May 16 said that the Naga issue has to be resolved as a "package" and it would respond point by point to the outfit's charter of demands. In the charter, the NSCN-IM has sought unification of Naga-inhabited areas, greater rights over natural resourc
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Nagaland Post reports that the Union government on May 16 said that the Naga issue has to be resolved as a "package" and it would respond point by point to the outfit's charter of demands. In the charter, the NSCN-IM has sought unification of Naga-inhabited areas, greater rights over natural resources, symbols of sovereignty, separate representation at the UN, joint defence of the state comprising Indian and Naga army besides others.
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May - 16 
The United States Consul General Henry V Jardine, while describing the George Bush administration’s preparedness to help India in curbing militancy in the Northeastern region, has said that their government asked Bangladesh authority to adopt a tough stance against the North East militants in the wa
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The United States Consul General Henry V Jardine, while describing the George Bush administration’s preparedness to help India in curbing militancy in the Northeastern region, has said that their government asked Bangladesh authority to adopt a tough stance against the North East militants in the wake of the series of bombings that rocked the neighbouring country, according to Assam Tribune. “India would be able to resolve outstanding issues through bilateral dialogue with Bangladesh,” said Henry V Jardine said in a press conference at Agartala, the capital of Tripura. He further added that the tripartite peace talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) would bring positive results in the process of restoration of peace in the region.
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May - 18 
Indian defence authorities stated that they have stepped up surveillance by sea and air along the coastline between India and Sri Lanka, following the increase in violence in the island nation. Chief of the Indian Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash said, “We have enhanced our state of readiness and we
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Indian defence authorities stated that they have stepped up surveillance by sea and air along the coastline between India and Sri Lanka, following the increase in violence in the island nation. Chief of the Indian Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash said, “We have enhanced our state of readiness and we are watching the situation very carefully.” However, he said that so far, there have been no incidents of the LTTE straying into Indian waters or infiltrating the Indian side of the sea.
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May - 18 
The Union Government confirmed on May 18 that the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) sent to the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation a demand note of Rupees Five billion. The Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dinsha Patel, said in the Parliament that there have been fou
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The Union Government confirmed on May 18 that the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) sent to the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation a demand note of Rupees Five billion. The Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dinsha Patel, said in the Parliament that there have been four disruptive incidents by the ULFA resulting in minor damage to the property of ONGC in the recent past.
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May - 19 
The Assam Government is reportedly considering the release of at least five jailed top leaders of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), according to DNA. The new Congress-led coalition Government in the State has reportedly intimated the Centre that there were no problems in releasi
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The Assam Government is reportedly considering the release of at least five jailed top leaders of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), according to DNA. The new Congress-led coalition Government in the State has reportedly intimated the Centre that there were no problems in releasing some of the jailed ULFA leaders for the sake of peace, said an unnamed official. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, "We have no problems in releasing the jailed ULFA leaders and the formalities are on in this regard to secure their release." According to him, "We have recommended their release following views sought from us by the central government."
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May - 22 
On May 22, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, speaking in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that there will be no dialogue with naxalites unless they agreed to abjure violence and give up arms, according to Times of India. He said Government "remains committed to providing all possible help
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On May 22, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, speaking in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that there will be no dialogue with naxalites unless they agreed to abjure violence and give up arms, according to Times of India. He said Government "remains committed to providing all possible help to coordinate and supplement efforts and resources of naxal-affected states to successfully counter the menace". The Minister further said that states have been asked to post young and committed officers both in civil and police administration with a stable tenure in naxal-affected districts. Such officers should be given greater delegation of power and flexibility to improve governance and ensure better delivery systems to facilitate rapid people-centric developmental activities in these areas under various schemes.
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