Home
LATEST on SATP
Search
SEARCH ON SATP
SEARCH TERRORISM UPDATE
KEYWORD
Keyword is required.
START DATE
END DATE
KEYWORD
Keyword is required.
START DATE
END DATE
South Asia
Assessments
Backgrounder
Bibliography
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Afghanistan
Assessments
Backgrounder
Bibliography
Conflict Maps
Data Sheet
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Capital Region
Kabul
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
East Afghanistan
Kapisa
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Kunar
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Laghman
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Nangarhar
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Nuristan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Panjsher
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Parwan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
North Afghanistan
Badakhshan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Baghlan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Balkh
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Faryab
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Jowzjan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Kunduz
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Samangan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Sar-e-Pul
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Takhar
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
South Afghanistan
Daykundi
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Kandahar
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Uruzgan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Zabul
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Southwest Afghanistan
Helmand
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Nimroz
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Southeast Afghanistan
Bamyan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Ghazni
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Khost
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Logar
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Paktika
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Paktiya
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Wardak
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
West Afghanistan
Badghis
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Farah
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Ghor
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Herat
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Bangladesh
Assessments
Backgrounder
Bibliography
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Islamist Terrorism
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Left-wing Extremism
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Bhutan
Assessments
Backgrounder
Bibliography
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Central
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Eastern
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Southern
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Western
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
India
Assessments
Backgrounder
Bibliography
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Jammu & Kashmir
Assessments
Backgrounder
Bibliography
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Maoist Insurgency
Assessments
Backgrounder
Bibliography
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Andhra Pradesh
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Bihar
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Chhattisgarh
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Goa
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Gujarat
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Haryana
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Jharkhand
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Karnataka
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Kerala
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Madhya Pradesh
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Maharashtra
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Odisha
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Rajasthan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Tamil Nadu
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Telangana
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Uttar Pradesh
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Uttarakhand
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
West Bengal
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Insurgency North East
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Arunachal Pradesh
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Assam
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Manipur
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Meghalaya
Assessments
Backgrounder
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Mizoram
Assessments
Backgrounder
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Nagaland
Assessments
Backgrounder
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Tripura
Assessments
Backgrounder
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Punjab
Assessments
Backgrounder
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
ISLAMIST/OTHER CONFLICTS
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Andhra Pradesh
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Bihar
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Chandigarh (UT)
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Chhattisgarh
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Delhi
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Goa
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Gujarat
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Haryana
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Himachal Pradesh
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Jharkhand
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Karnataka
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Kerala
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Madhya Pradesh
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Maharashtra
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Odisha
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Pondicherry
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Rajasthan
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Sikkim
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Tamil Nadu
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Telangana
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Uttar Pradesh
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Uttarakhand
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
West Bengal
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Maldives
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Proviencs
Dhekunu (South)
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Mathi Dhekunu (Upper South)
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Mathi Uthuru (Upper North)
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Medhu (Central)
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Medhu Dhekunu (South Central)
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Medhu Uthuru (North Central)
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Uthuru (North)
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Nepal
Assessments
Bibliography
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Provinces
Province No. 1
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Province No. 2
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Province No. 3
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Province No. 4
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Province No. 5
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Province No. 6
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Province No. 7
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Pakistan
Assessments
Backgrounder
Bibliography
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Balochistan
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
FATA
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Islamabad Capital Territory
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Pakistan Occupied kashmir
Azad Kashmir
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Gilgit-Baltistan
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Punjab
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Sindh
Assessments
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Sri Lanka
Assessments
Bibliography
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Provinces
Central Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Eastern Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
North Central Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
North Western Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Northern Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Sabaragamua Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Southern Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Uva Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Western Province
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Arunachal Pradesh
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Assam
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Jammu & Kashmir
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Manipur
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Meghalaya
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Mizoram
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Nagaland
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Punjab
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Tripura
Assessments
Backgrounder
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Maoist Insurgency
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Documents
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Andhra Pradesh
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Bihar
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Chhattisgarh
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Goa
Timelines
Gujarat
Timelines
Haryana
Timelines
Jharkhand
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Karnataka
Timelines
Kerala
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Madhya Pradesh
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Maharashtra
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Odisha
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Rajasthan
Timelines
Tamil Nadu
Timelines
Telangana
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
Uttar Pradesh
Timelines
Uttarakhand
Timelines
West Bengal
Assessments
Conflict Maps
Data Sheets
Terrorist Groups
Timelines
ASSESSMENTS
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
BACKGROUNDER
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
CONFLICT MAPS
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
DATA SHEETS
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
DOCUMENTS
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
TERRORIST GROUPS
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
TIMELINES
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
BOOKS
The Knights of Falsehood
The Global Threat of Terror
Book Store
TERRORISM UPDATE
VIDEOS
FREEDOM FROM FEAR
WAR WITHIN BORDERS
SECOND SIGHT
ICM IN MEDIA
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
RISK ALERT
ISLAMIST EXTREMISM & TERRORISM IN SOUTH ASIA
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/PROJECTS/REPORTS
India
Statement:2011
Read more...
Date
Incidents
January - 1 
The State is preparing for a crowd control system. "We are going to shift to non-lethal means," Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told Police officers at a meeting in Jammu last week. "The non-lethal weapons would be an asset,” he added. The Police and paramilitary forces will be dealing with
Read more...
The State is preparing for a crowd control system. "We are going to shift to non-lethal means," Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told Police officers at a meeting in Jammu last week. "The non-lethal weapons would be an asset,” he added. The Police and paramilitary forces will be dealing with possible street protests, while the Army will be taking on militants in the hinterland. According to an unnamed senior Government official, "In the given situation, Security Forces are required in substantive numbers and any reduction will have serious repercussions." There had been a reduction of 30,000 troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 2009.
Read less...
January - 2 
Chief spokesman of Hurriyat Conference Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat on January 2 said that “our own people” killed Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone, and academicians like Abdul Ahad Wani has created a flutter in Kashmir, reports The Hindu. Professor Bhat, at a seminar organised by the Jammu and Kas
Read more...
Chief spokesman of Hurriyat Conference Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat on January 2 said that “our own people” killed Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone, and academicians like Abdul Ahad Wani has created a flutter in Kashmir, reports The Hindu. Professor Bhat, at a seminar organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) in Srinagar to pay tributes to one of its ideologues, Professor Wani, had said: “Lone sahib, Mirwaiz [Mohammad] Farooq, and Professor Wani were not killed by the Army or the police. They were targeted by our own people. The story is a long one, but we have to tell the truth.” He added, “If you want to free the people of Kashmir from sentimentalism bordering on insanity, you have to speak the truth. Here I am letting it out. The present movement against India was started by us killing our intellectuals.” Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, father of the Hurriyat Conference's current chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was killed by “unidentified gunmen” on May 21, 1990. Lone was killed on the same day in 2002 during the anniversary of the late Mirwaiz. Wani was killed on December 31, 1993, by unidentified assailants.
Read less...
January - 3 
Assam Government spokesman Hemanta Biswa Sarma on January 3 said that the Government would pave the way for the general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) so that the outfit could reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government, reports Sentinel. He said that
Read more...
Assam Government spokesman Hemanta Biswa Sarma on January 3 said that the Government would pave the way for the general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) so that the outfit could reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government, reports Sentinel. He said that, “The Government wants to lift the ban imposed on the ULFA, but prior to that the outfit has to drop its demand for sovereignty and shun violence. Talks with the outfit should be sustainable, leading to peace, not to another round of violence in the State. The Government will give a special permission to the ULFA for holding its general council meeting so that it can reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government.”
Read less...
January - 3 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on January 3 that five out of 10 Districts of Jammu region were completely free of militancy while in other Districts the militancy has sharply declined even as he announced that five special battalions of Police will be ready during next two month
Read more...
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on January 3 that five out of 10 Districts of Jammu region were completely free of militancy while in other Districts the militancy has sharply declined even as he announced that five special battalions of Police will be ready during next two months to meet the law and order situation and take up the challenge posed by stone throwers in future, reports Daily Excelsior. ‘‘Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Reasi and Udhampur Districts are totally free of militancy in Jammu region. On infiltration, the police chief said 48 infiltration attempts were reported last as year as compared to 100 during 2009 recording a drop of 52 per cent. After the largest ever single year drop in militancy related incidents percentage wise in 2007 when 1092 incidents were reported as compared to 1667 in 2006, the number came down to 708 in 2008, 499 in 2009 and 488 in 2010. in 2009, 232 militants including several top commanders were killed. The civilian killings came down from 90 in 2008 to 71 in 2009 and 47 in 2010.Security forces also suffered lowest ever losses in 21 years. Twenty brave policemen laid down their lives last year while fighting militants.
Read less...
January - 4 
Union home minister P Chidambaram on January 4 said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had achieved a breakthrough in its probe into the bomb attack on Samjhauta Express (February 19, 2007). Chidambaram, however, declined to elaborate further.
Read more...
Union home minister P Chidambaram on January 4 said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had achieved a breakthrough in its probe into the bomb attack on Samjhauta Express (February 19, 2007). Chidambaram, however, declined to elaborate further.
Read less...
January - 5 
Centre's interlocutor, P.C. Haldar, indicated that the dialogue with ULFA may begin in the next few weeks, ahead of the Assam Assembly polls. He said that the Government and the ULFA leadership were inching closer to start the parleys for bringing a lasting peace into the North-eastern state. "We ha
Read more...
Centre's interlocutor, P.C. Haldar, indicated that the dialogue with ULFA may begin in the next few weeks, ahead of the Assam Assembly polls. He said that the Government and the ULFA leadership were inching closer to start the parleys for bringing a lasting peace into the North-eastern state. "We have moved a little further. Now, I think, we are closer to the stage where we should start the formal peace process," he added.
Read less...
January - 5 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 5 reported that several railway projects announced for Odisha in the budget were not carried out and sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention in their execution, saying it can check Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the region.
Read more...
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 5 reported that several railway projects announced for Odisha in the budget were not carried out and sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention in their execution, saying it can check Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the region.
Read less...
January - 5 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on January 5 said that despite Bangladesh Security Forces’ (SFs) offensive against militants Northeast India still have their camps in the neighbouring country, reports Assam Tribune. It is difficult to completely contain the militants because they use the soil of
Read more...
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on January 5 said that despite Bangladesh Security Forces’ (SFs) offensive against militants Northeast India still have their camps in the neighbouring country, reports Assam Tribune. It is difficult to completely contain the militants because they use the soil of Bangladesh, get help from Pakistan and sneak into Indian Territory taking the advantage of hilly terrain and unfenced border, Sarkar said in his address at the silver jubilee celebrations of Tripura State Rifles at Gokulnagar.
Read less...
January - 6 
Accusing separatists of adopting double standards on dialogue for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir issue, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked them to hold talks with the Centre's interlocutors, saying the panel is not bound by redlines, reported Daily Excelsior. "I am surprised that the separatist
Read more...
Accusing separatists of adopting double standards on dialogue for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir issue, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked them to hold talks with the Centre's interlocutors, saying the panel is not bound by redlines, reported Daily Excelsior. "I am surprised that the separatists can talk to Parliamentarians, who have taken oath of Indian constitution and treat Kashmir as an integral part of the country. What is the harm in talking to the interlocutors, who have no boundaries or redlines," Omar said. Omar said the separatists should hold talks with the three interlocutors appointed by the Centre as their recommendations go to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "I want to tell (hard line Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah) Geelani that these double standards (on dialogue) will not work," he said. The Centre appointed veteran journalist Dileep Padgaonkar, academician Radha Kumar and former Information Commissioner M M Ansari as interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir in October 2010, following the summer unrest in the Valley, to interact with all sections of the state for finding a lasting solution to Kashmir issue.
Read less...
January - 7 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on January 7 said that India was not satisfied with the pace of progress in the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) trial in Pakistan and would like the cases against the suspects expedited, reports PTI. Singh made this observation while talkin
Read more...
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on January 7 said that India was not satisfied with the pace of progress in the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) trial in Pakistan and would like the cases against the suspects expedited, reports PTI. Singh made this observation while talking to reporters at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai.
Read less...
January - 7 
The militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Factions of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-ATF) formally rechristened itself as Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on January 8, reports Sentinel. In the foundation day celebration programme headed by Jing Hanse, deputy ‘commande
Read more...
The militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Factions of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-ATF) formally rechristened itself as Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on January 8, reports Sentinel. In the foundation day celebration programme headed by Jing Hanse, deputy ‘commander-in-chief’, of the outfit and flag was hoisted by Nilip Enghi, general secretary-cum publicity in-charge, KPLT. During an interaction with the reporters, Nilip Enghi criticized the KLNLF and said that KPLT is pledged to fight until the autonomous state is formed.
Read less...
January - 7 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on January 7 ruled out any possibility of the outfit entering electoral politics after signing the proposed peace accord, reports Telegraph. The UPDS ‘general secretary’ Saiding-Eh alias Horensing Bey dismissed speculation that the group was planning
Read more...
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on January 7 ruled out any possibility of the outfit entering electoral politics after signing the proposed peace accord, reports Telegraph. The UPDS ‘general secretary’ Saiding-Eh alias Horensing Bey dismissed speculation that the group was planning to float a political party after the outfit is disbanded in the wake of signing the accord. "The main demand of the UPDS is creation of a separate state for the Karbis, which is yet to be achieved. For the time being, we have agreed to greater autonomy for Karbi Anglong for the sake of restoring peace in the trouble-torn District, showing respect to the wishes of the people," he said. "However, we will continue with our statehood demand in a peaceful and democratic manner and till we achieve our goal, there is no question of the UPDS entering electoral politics," Saiding-Eh added.
Read less...
January - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed outfit, Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC) leadership said on January 8 that its cadres were behind the attack — on what it described as a camp of the "harmad" (hired armed goons) — which led to violence resulting in the d
Read more...
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed outfit, Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (PSBJC) leadership said on January 8 that its cadres were behind the attack — on what it described as a camp of the "harmad" (hired armed goons) — which led to violence resulting in the death of seven persons at Netai village in the Lalgarh area of the State's Paschim Medinipur District on January 7, reports The Hindu. This revelation came on a day when the State Government said that Police reports indicated the presence of Maoists and PSBJC cadres in the violence there. PSBJC spokesperson Dilip Hansda told a local television channel that the villagers had taken it upon themselves to destroy the harmad camps in the region — something, he claimed, the local administration had failed to do. "Those killed and injured [in the Netai violence] were all supporters of our movement and did not belong to any political party," he asserted.
Read less...
January - 9 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, alias Rajiv Rajkonwar, on January 9 said that “militancy was not able to solve any problem in last 30 years”, reports. “We want to solve the ethnic problems of Assam, so that a true democratic atmosphere will prevail where every on
Read more...
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, alias Rajiv Rajkonwar, on January 9 said that “militancy was not able to solve any problem in last 30 years”, reports. “We want to solve the ethnic problems of Assam, so that a true democratic atmosphere will prevail where every one will be free to speak up for the safety and security of Assamese people”, he added. Rajkhowa said no one was above the people of Assam. “We are not going to compromise on anything secretly. We have no desire for power, nor do we have anything to do with election. We want to solve the problems of Assam through dialogue with dignity,” Rajkhowa added further.
Read less...
January - 10 
Accusing the Centre of pushing the youth in Jammu and Kashmir to wall, the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 10 advised the youth against taking up arms and called for peaceful means to take the ongoing "freedom struggle" to its logical conclusi
Read more...
Accusing the Centre of pushing the youth in Jammu and Kashmir to wall, the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 10 advised the youth against taking up arms and called for peaceful means to take the ongoing "freedom struggle" to its logical conclusion, according to Daily Excelsior. "New Delhi has unleashed State terror to force the youth to take up arms…It is a conspiracy against our peaceful struggle and therefore the youth should restraint from taking any such step which will provide a handle to India to malign our movement," Geelani said. He said many a youth had come to meet him and complained that there was no scope for peaceful struggle. "They were disappointed with peaceful ways and want to pick up guns but I advised them against it," the APHC-G chairman said. Geelani is under house arrest for the past 127 days.
Read less...
January - 10 
Geelani has also called for a state-wide shutdown on January 15 against the ‘arrests of youth and human rights violations’, adds Times of India. "I urge people to observe a complete bandh on Jan 15," Geelani said.
Read more...
Geelani has also called for a state-wide shutdown on January 15 against the ‘arrests of youth and human rights violations’, adds Times of India. "I urge people to observe a complete bandh on Jan 15," Geelani said.
Read less...
January - 10 
Odisha Home Secretary UN Behera on January 10 aid the State now could successfully prevent Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks as it had "adequate force comprising five battalions of Border security Force (BSF) and seven battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) besides its
Read more...
Odisha Home Secretary UN Behera on January 10 aid the State now could successfully prevent Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks as it had "adequate force comprising five battalions of Border security Force (BSF) and seven battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) besides its elite anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG)," DNA reports. About 50 units of SOG were engaged in anti-Maoist operation in the State, Officials said. [One unit of SOG has 30 members.] The Home Secretary described the encounter in Badangmali area of Rayagada District on January 9 as an ‘intelligence based operation’, and said the State has developed intelligence network to track Maoists movements. Odisha Government feels implementation of Integrated Action Plan (IAP) in 15 Maoist-hit and backward areas have started paying dividend. About INR 8.5 billion would be spent on these developmental works in next two years, the Home Secretary added.
Read less...
January - 11 
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, during an interaction with visiting journalists from eastern European countries in New Delhi on January 11, said that India was looking forward to Pakistan addressing its core concern regarding terrorism and tackling the militant outfits effectively.
Read more...
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, during an interaction with visiting journalists from eastern European countries in New Delhi on January 11, said that India was looking forward to Pakistan addressing its core concern regarding terrorism and tackling the militant outfits effectively.
Read less...
January - 11 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Chaudhury who was released on January 10 from the Guwahati central jail after being granted bail, said that solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India, reports Assam Tribune. Addressing a public meeting i
Read more...
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Chaudhury who was released on January 10 from the Guwahati central jail after being granted bail, said that solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India, reports Assam Tribune. Addressing a public meeting in the Nalbari College field, the senior ULFA leader said that to find a solution to the differences between ‘Assam’ and India, the Union Government should amend the Constitution. He called upon the people to extend pressure on the Indian government to amend the Constitution. He also tendered apology for all the mistakes committed by the outfit during their struggle. For the first time, he also raised his voice against the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, by admitting that they pose a serious threat to the State. “If I get the scope to take part in the negotiation to be held with the Indian Government, then my agenda will include this vital issue,” he added. He also predicted that the Bangladeshi issue will shortly emerge as a serious threat to Delhi.
Read less...
January - 11 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima said after exiting from the NIA court complex at Pan Bazar in Guwahati that there is a need for a united demand from all the insurgent groups as well as from the general public for holding a plebiscite to decide the issue of
Read more...
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima said after exiting from the NIA court complex at Pan Bazar in Guwahati that there is a need for a united demand from all the insurgent groups as well as from the general public for holding a plebiscite to decide the issue of integration of Manipur with India, reports Sangai Express.
Read less...
January - 13 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 13 said the unrests that rocked the Kashmir valley every summer for the past three years will not be allowed to be repeated in 2011 and any attempt to disturb peace will be defeated. "We will not allow the repeat of events that unfolded over past three summers
Read more...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 13 said the unrests that rocked the Kashmir valley every summer for the past three years will not be allowed to be repeated in 2011 and any attempt to disturb peace will be defeated. "We will not allow the repeat of events that unfolded over past three summers on one pretext or the other. We will defeat the people who have started preparations for creating unrest in (coming) summer," Omar said while addressing the newly inducted Police personnel.
Read less...
January - 13 
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that in 2010 the State recorded the lowest ever militancy-related incidents in the last 21 years. "In 2010, all-time low militancy-related incidents were recorded. Other parameters of militancy are also on decline," Khoda said. He said as a result of the
Read more...
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that in 2010 the State recorded the lowest ever militancy-related incidents in the last 21 years. "In 2010, all-time low militancy-related incidents were recorded. Other parameters of militancy are also on decline," Khoda said. He said as a result of the "law and order experience" during the 2010 summer unrest, the training of Police personnel has been changed and stress has been laid on riot control techniques and use of non-lethal weapons. "Special training has been provided to them in use of personnel riot control gear and non-lethal weapons and the aim is to protect the lives of civilians while maintaining law and order," he said.
Read less...
January - 13 
Planning Commission denouncing bureaucratization of the recently launched Integrated Action Plan (IAP) to contain Maoists terror, the Odisha Government on January 13, said that it was ready to take panchayat (village level local self government institution) functionaries in the plan. District collec
Read more...
Planning Commission denouncing bureaucratization of the recently launched Integrated Action Plan (IAP) to contain Maoists terror, the Odisha Government on January 13, said that it was ready to take panchayat (village level local self government institution) functionaries in the plan. District collectors are free to take any member from panchayat bodies or civil societies in the implementation of IAP, Special Secretary, Planning and Coordination RV Singh told reporters in Bhubaneswar. Of the 60 Districts chosen in the country, 15 Maoist-hit Districts of the State are covered under the IAP. The Districts are, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Bolangir, Sonepur, Kandhamal, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Deogarh and Sambalpur.
Read less...
January - 13 
West Bengal Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh says there are no armed camps in the State. This claim came on January 12, before the State is to file an affidavit in Calcutta High Court on its stand on a Central Bureau of investigation probe into the Netai killings and whether "armed camps" can be dismantl
Read more...
West Bengal Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh says there are no armed camps in the State. This claim came on January 12, before the State is to file an affidavit in Calcutta High Court on its stand on a Central Bureau of investigation probe into the Netai killings and whether "armed camps" can be dismantled with the help of Central and State Forces. "The question of armed camps being in existence doesn't arise. And if there are any, steps will be taken," Ghosh said at Writers' Buildings, just a week before Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee meets Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi. Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh later told reporters that he had asked Police Superintendents to submit reports on the presence of camps.
Read less...
January - 14 
Army chief General V. K. Singh, later in the day, said although he was unaware of the Ministry of Home Affairs plan to reduce paramilitary presence in J&K, he was sure any such step would be taken after discussions in the Unified Command Head Quarters operating in the State. Singh said care will hav
Read more...
Army chief General V. K. Singh, later in the day, said although he was unaware of the Ministry of Home Affairs plan to reduce paramilitary presence in J&K, he was sure any such step would be taken after discussions in the Unified Command Head Quarters operating in the State. Singh said care will have to be taken to ensure that "extra pressure" is not put on the "already-stretched" Army, and only forces which are "dispensable" are removed from J&K. "As for the Army, we are deployed on the borders and the hinterland as per the threat perception. Though we have been able to check infiltration to a large extent, we do not feel we have to cut down our forces at this point in time," said General Singh.
Read less...
January - 14 
Chhattisgarh Police began probe into unclaimed cartons of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature found at Raipur railway station's parcel go down that reportedly had vital details about key Maoist leaders. Sources said that railway authorities reported to Police on January 14 that t
Read more...
Chhattisgarh Police began probe into unclaimed cartons of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature found at Raipur railway station's parcel go down that reportedly had vital details about key Maoist leaders. Sources said that railway authorities reported to Police on January 14 that two unclaimed cartons filled with vital documents belonging to Maoists were lying for a long period at parcel go down. "Police stepped in to probe on an urgent basis as one of the articles in a Maoist magazine contains a list of Maoist leaders killed since 2004 in fight with Police," Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Vishwaranjan told IANS. He said, "The literature was dispatched about six-seven months back from Bihar's capital Patna town and was addressed to a Raipur resident but somehow it was lying in a parcel room at Raipur railway station."
Read less...
January - 14 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin has said frequent strikes and shutdowns diluted the summer agitation in Kashmir. The HM ‘chief’, who is based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was now preparing a new plan to create trouble in J&K. Talking to a local news agency on telephone, Sa
Read more...
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin has said frequent strikes and shutdowns diluted the summer agitation in Kashmir. The HM ‘chief’, who is based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was now preparing a new plan to create trouble in J&K. Talking to a local news agency on telephone, Salahuddin said the 'summer movement' was based on wrong strategy and emotions. "I gave good advice to my friends but they did not listen to me. They now regret it. No nation can remain dependent on constant strikes. So we have to sit and carve out a result-oriented programme," he said. As a first step, he asked the separatist leaders to join hands and put forth a common agenda before the people of Kashmir. "The separatist leaders should unite on the basis of 1993 constitution of Hurriyat Conference," HM ‘chief’ said.
Read less...
January - 14 
The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 14 said that Union Government is panning to reduce the presence of paramilitary forces in populated areas of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by 25 percent over the next 12 months as a confidence-building measure (CBM), reports Times of India. "As a CBM in J&K
Read more...
The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 14 said that Union Government is panning to reduce the presence of paramilitary forces in populated areas of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by 25 percent over the next 12 months as a confidence-building measure (CBM), reports Times of India. "As a CBM in J&K, the strength of the security forces would come down by 25%. We would like to reduce it as soon as possible depending on the ground situation," Pillai said. Pillai`s announcements are part of the Government’s eight-point agenda, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security in September 2010 to improve the overall situation in J&K. As per the agenda, the Government will periodically review the deployment of security forces in the Kashmir Valley, especially Srinagar, with particular attention to reducing the number of bunkers and checkpoints, and notification of areas declared as disturbed. 16 bunkers of paramilitary forces have been removed from Srinagar since September.
Read less...
January - 15 
Army has asked the Government to finalise "Rules of Engagement" as it gets ready to open a new training facility in Chhattisgarh, but denied the move is linked to combating Naxalites [Left Wing Extremism] in the State. "We have deliberately stayed out of any commitment to tackle Left Wing Extremism,
Read more...
Army has asked the Government to finalise "Rules of Engagement" as it gets ready to open a new training facility in Chhattisgarh, but denied the move is linked to combating Naxalites [Left Wing Extremism] in the State. "We have deliberately stayed out of any commitment to tackle Left Wing Extremism, except for giving advice or training," Chief of Army Staff General V.K. Singh said at the annual press conference on the eve of the Army Day. Gen. Singh said the Army was facing problem in training its personnel as there was not enough land available and the proposal to set it up in Chhattisgarh under the Central Command forms part of an integrated plan drawn earlier. Since the Army would be present in the area, it had sought for clarifications from the government on ‘Rules of Engagement' to determine the extent to which its personnel were protected from civil laws. Gen. Singh said the clarification was needed to determine how to engage attackers in case of attacks on the training camp, either by instigation or design. While it is clear that the force does not require any permission to fire in self-defence, the issue is whether resultant causalities on the attackers would attract criminal procedures against the Army personnel and to what extent they are exempt. "We are neither operating in the area nor are seeking protection under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act," the Army Chief said. The new military establishments being created in Chhattisgarh include a sub-area command, headed by a Brigadier, in Raipur, a training centre and field firing range in Narayanpur and the Special Forces establishment in Bilaspur.
Read less...
January - 15 
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar speaking at the golden jubilee function of Bihar Police Annual Award, organised by the State Crime Investigation Department at the Gandhi Maidan on January 15, said the State would recruit 10,000 constables and 1,000 sub-inspectors every year till the Police: Public Ratio
Read more...
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar speaking at the golden jubilee function of Bihar Police Annual Award, organised by the State Crime Investigation Department at the Gandhi Maidan on January 15, said the State would recruit 10,000 constables and 1,000 sub-inspectors every year till the Police: Public Ratio in the State matches the National Average. "We would clear the backlog of recruitments," he added. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani enumerated Police's achievements. "People have now started feeling that Police are for them," he said and added that the people are also helping the Police with intelligence inputs.
Read less...
January - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a Bharat bandh (all India general shut down) in eight States on February 7 and three days of protests against price rise, the Government's move to further hike petrol price, rampant corruption cases like 2G spectrum allocation and the Centr
Read more...
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a Bharat bandh (all India general shut down) in eight States on February 7 and three days of protests against price rise, the Government's move to further hike petrol price, rampant corruption cases like 2G spectrum allocation and the Centre's offensive against Maoists, according to a statement released by the party's Central Committee (CC) on January 15. In the statement, spokesperson of the party, Abhay said the recent petrol price hike would lead to further inflation and manifest itself as a rise in the prices of food and essential items. He called on party cadres and supporters to protest against the rise in prices and the recent 2G scam. The release also added, "We are making it clear that there would be no bandh during the protest days and that ‘Bharat Bandh’ would be observed in six States West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and three Districts in Maharashtra - Gadchiroli, Gondia, Chandrapur and one District in Madhya Pradesh - Balaghat. Medical services and people attending examinations and interviews will be excluded from the bandh activities."
Read less...
January - 15 
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik has said that time was not right to go for 25 per cent reduction in troops in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior .Responding to the statement of Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai regarding troops reducti
Read more...
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik has said that time was not right to go for 25 per cent reduction in troops in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior .Responding to the statement of Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai regarding troops reduction, the Army Commander on January 15 said, "I don't think it is right time to go for troops reduction in J&K. Relocation of troops always exists in the forces and depends upon the requirement and is dynamic process. It may be somebody's opinion or perception but we think there is no scope for reduction of troops at this moment." Replying to another question, the Army Commander said, "I will not comment anything about cut in para-military forces or police in J&K as it was not in his domain. If they feel like going for the cut, they can. Being Army Commander, I can only say any thing about the Army troops", he added. While referring to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Jammu and Kashmir, General Parnaik said Army was working under pressing and adverse situation in Jammu and Kashmir. For performing under such difficult situation, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act was very essential.
Read less...
January - 16 
The Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 16 said that India would share information with Pakistan on the investigation into the Samjhauta Express blast case (February 17, 2007) once the probe was completed, reports PTI. Pillai added that Government was committed to bring to justice anyone who comm
Read more...
The Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 16 said that India would share information with Pakistan on the investigation into the Samjhauta Express blast case (February 17, 2007) once the probe was completed, reports PTI. Pillai added that Government was committed to bring to justice anyone who committed terror irrespective of religion or anything else as it considered such people “criminals.” He said he hoped the message would go across to Pakistan, which was yet to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks (November 26, 2008 also known as 26/11) to justice.
Read less...
January - 17 
Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, Dinesh Kumar, on January 17 said that no directions have been received from the Force Headquarters (Delhi) or the Union Home Ministry regarding pull out of CRPF battalions from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State. Talking to the
Read more...
Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, Dinesh Kumar, on January 17 said that no directions have been received from the Force Headquarters (Delhi) or the Union Home Ministry regarding pull out of CRPF battalions from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State. Talking to the Daily Excelsior the IG said, "We have received no such directions regarding pull out of the CRPF battalions from any part so far. Some officials at the Home Ministry must have issued statement regarding cut in para-military forces in the J&K State but we have also learnt it from media. No any direction has been received by us from the Force headquarters or the Home Ministry", he maintained. "I would rather say that nothing of the sort was heard regarding forces cut in the State. We personally feel that some more forces would be needed in view of the challenges being posed here", the IG added. When asked about any earlier move regarding pull out of some companies or battalions, the IG said about 40 per cent of the total CRPF force (nearly 80 Battalions), have been deployed in J&K out of the total 216 in the country. Some time back, there was demand of 10 battalions of the Force in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] hit States including Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. It was then proposed to withdraw some battalions from here. Thereafter, the decision was reviewed and no such proposal came here.
Read less...
January - 17 
Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) clarified that it was not involved in any of the violent incidents and killings which took place in the State of Manipur since the beginning of 2011. A press release issued by the outfit’s ‘military affairs secretary’ Lanheiba Meite
Read more...
Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) clarified that it was not involved in any of the violent incidents and killings which took place in the State of Manipur since the beginning of 2011. A press release issued by the outfit’s ‘military affairs secretary’ Lanheiba Meitei said that the outfit and its armed wing Kangleipak Fingang Lanmee (KFL) have nothing to do with the shooting of truck driver Abujam Suresh of Jiri Lamkhai Lakhimpur on December 17, 2010 who succumbed to the injuries on January 5, 2011. Likewise, the outfit had no connection with the killing of Board of Secondary Education Manipur Chairman Naorem Kunjabihari of Singjamei Naorem Leikai inside his office chamber on January 11.
Read less...
January - 18 
Deputy kilonser (minister)’ for information and public relations of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) D.W. Wilungbou clarified that he has not awarded or favoured any contract works in Tamenglong District, reports Sangai Express. Wilungbou also suggested other outfits not
Read more...
Deputy kilonser (minister)’ for information and public relations of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) D.W. Wilungbou clarified that he has not awarded or favoured any contract works in Tamenglong District, reports Sangai Express. Wilungbou also suggested other outfits not to take interest in any contract activity for the welfare of the society.
Read less...
January - 18 
Kuki National Organization (KNO) denied signing of any agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and said the press report about the pact between KNO and NSCN-IM reflected very low professionalism on the part of the media houses by publishing a story which has n
Read more...
Kuki National Organization (KNO) denied signing of any agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and said the press report about the pact between KNO and NSCN-IM reflected very low professionalism on the part of the media houses by publishing a story which has no basis, reports Nagaland Post on January 19.
Read less...
January - 18 
The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) on January 18 called for a complete boycott at the 62nd Republic Day [January 26] Celebration, asserting that it has nothing to do with Manipur, reports Sangai Express. A statement of the KCP-MC signed by its secretary military
Read more...
The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) on January 18 called for a complete boycott at the 62nd Republic Day [January 26] Celebration, asserting that it has nothing to do with Manipur, reports Sangai Express. A statement of the KCP-MC signed by its secretary military affairs, Lanheiba Meitei said that Manipur was forcibly annexed by the Indian Government on October 15, 1949 after the then King Bodhachandra was made to sign the merger agreement at gun point. The KCP-MC reiterated that the people should boycott the Republic Day Celebration and those who love India should leave the soil of Manipur.
Read less...
January - 19 
Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee agreed with the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram’s view that “all armed groups” operating in the State should be disarmed, a tacit admission that such gangs did exist in the State and Netai-like killings should not recur, reports Indian Express. Bhattacharjee,
Read more...
Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee agreed with the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram’s view that “all armed groups” operating in the State should be disarmed, a tacit admission that such gangs did exist in the State and Netai-like killings should not recur, reports Indian Express. Bhattacharjee, who had earlier objected to Chidambaram’s usage of the phrase “Harmad Vahini” in his letter, said that he agreed with the “observations” of the Home Minister that armed groups should be disarmed. “The Government is firm in disarming all armed groups operating in the State, including in Junglemahal,” he said.
Read less...
January - 19 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 19 rubbished the perception that stone-pelters on Srinagar streets in 2010 summer were well-to-do, educated youth, saying a Government survey had proved they were jobless men from poor and mostly illiterate families, reported Times of India. ''We took a sample
Read more...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 19 rubbished the perception that stone-pelters on Srinagar streets in 2010 summer were well-to-do, educated youth, saying a Government survey had proved they were jobless men from poor and mostly illiterate families, reported Times of India. ''We took a sample size — about 200-odd — of those injured and looked at their backgrounds,'' he said, adding, about 70 percent of them had uneducated mothers and about 60 per cent or more were from families where both father and the mother were uneducated. Omar said most protesters hadn't reached high school. ''This meant that an overwhelming majority (of protesters) came from families with no support system. Then they had no real hope for the future themselves. He, however, conceded that there might have been some educated youth involved as well with some economic opportunities as an incentive. The stone-throwers weren't driven by alienation alone and the unrest had no correlation to militancy, he said. ''In spite of the four-month agitation, militancy figures vis-a-vis 2009 are roughly the same. There is a marginal increase or decrease in some categories that we access, but there is no spurt in militancy,'' he argued. On troops cut he said that the State Government is ready to put in more than 5,000 locally-recruited Policemen, trained as commandos, to tackle possible separatist protests like the ones seen in 2010, and fill the void that will be created when the Centre pulls out paramilitary forces from the Valley and parts of Jammu. In fact, nearly 40,000 personnel (both from Army and paramilitary) had been relocated from populated areas in the State in 2009 when there was a period of calm. They all had to move in again after street violence erupted in 2010. Removal of bunkers, revoking the operation of Disturbed Areas Act from some urban areas and recruitment of local youths in State Police, paramilitary forces and Army are some of the other measures that are at different stages of implementation. Asked about his Government’s stand on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Omar said "it is not a mere political cry for my Government. It is a reflection of the sentiments of people who want to get rid of the laws that were imposed two decades back when the situation was abnormal", adds Daily Excelsior. Favouring amendments AFSPA or its removal from some areas of the State, Omar said, "As the semblance of normalcy was visible on the ground we have already starting reducing the number of boots on the ground. Dismantling of some bunkers from city and adjoining areas was the first step in the process and we hope to continue until we reach a level where the visible presence is greatly reduced at least.”
Read less...
January - 19 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) revoked the discharge order of ‘Captain’ Ziso alias Thomas of Sepoumaramth region on January 19. The order was announced as per directive of the ‘Chairman’, S.S. Khaplang, said spokesperson of the outfit.
Read more...
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) revoked the discharge order of ‘Captain’ Ziso alias Thomas of Sepoumaramth region on January 19. The order was announced as per directive of the ‘Chairman’, S.S. Khaplang, said spokesperson of the outfit.
Read less...
January - 20 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the peace process with ULFA is on the right track for a permanent solution to the insurgency problem of the state and will continue even without the group’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah. It is to be recalled here that New Delhi has appointed P.C. Haldar as
Read more...
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the peace process with ULFA is on the right track for a permanent solution to the insurgency problem of the state and will continue even without the group’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah. It is to be recalled here that New Delhi has appointed P.C. Haldar as the peace interlocutor for the talks and the ULFA leadership earlier held a preliminary round of meeting with him in Guwahati.
Read less...
January - 21 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony categorically ruled out any further troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir on the ground that Defence Ministry had already reduced nearly 30,000 troops in the State. "Already a number of Army personnel were reduced in Jammu and Kashmir. The current issue is now reduction of par
Read more...
Defence Minister A. K. Antony categorically ruled out any further troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir on the ground that Defence Ministry had already reduced nearly 30,000 troops in the State. "Already a number of Army personnel were reduced in Jammu and Kashmir. The current issue is now reduction of para-military forces. Do not mix up both the issues. We had already reduced nearly 30,000 Army personnel (in Jammu and Kashmir). At this moment, there is no proposal before us (to reduce the number further)’’, Antony added. "It’s a national security (issue) and there are people studying the security situation on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir’’, the Defence Minister added further. Recently, Home Secretary G K Pillai had stated that the Centre was considering a proposal to reduce 25 per cent troops in Jammu and Kashmir. The Army Generals have also opposed any troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir.
Read less...
January - 21 
In a video clip sent to local TV channels on January 21, the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Paresh Baruah and his followers in the outfit made it clear that they were opposed to the 'so-called' peace process being pursued by the Central Government with
Read more...
In a video clip sent to local TV channels on January 21, the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Paresh Baruah and his followers in the outfit made it clear that they were opposed to the 'so-called' peace process being pursued by the Central Government with the Pro Talks Faction of the ULFA (ULFA-PTF) leaders led by its 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa. The video clip contains slogans rejecting the peace talks and reiterating his original demand for an "independent" Assam. "We do not support the so-called peace talks. We want independence," slogans clearly audible in the video clip said. An e-mail, signed by Arundoy Dohotia, self-styled ‘commander’ of the publicity wing of the outfit, attached with the video footage stated that the ‘slogans are the slogans of the indigenous people, which the Government of India and the so-called peace brokers should realize’, adds Assam Tribune. It also showed over 100 ULFA cadres - including few women cadres - in uniform, wielding sophisticated weapons and shouting the slogans.
Read less...
January - 21 
State Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar visited the Maoist-affected Sikaria village in Jehanabad District on January 21, to inaugurate a hospital and assured further developments in the region reports Sify.com. "Five years back, nothing was there in Sikaria village. Today, lots of developments have t
Read more...
State Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar visited the Maoist-affected Sikaria village in Jehanabad District on January 21, to inaugurate a hospital and assured further developments in the region reports Sify.com. "Five years back, nothing was there in Sikaria village. Today, lots of developments have taken place here. Likewise, it is essential for rapid development in the villages that new road be made, more schools built, hospitals run properly, and good education is given to the students," the CM said. He further said proper employment would see the Maoism decrease in the State. "If these kinds of developmental works will take place as per the instructions of your government then it would be quite fruitful, as people will be satisfied. If the people will be satisfied then no one will be rebellious and nobody will think about taking weapons in hand," Kumar added.
Read less...
January - 21 
The team of Interlocutors, appointed by the Government in October 2010 to find a political settlement to Kashmir, said most of the people they met were not concerned about implementation of the United Nations (UN) resolutions and division of the State along ethnic or religious lines but felt people'
Read more...
The team of Interlocutors, appointed by the Government in October 2010 to find a political settlement to Kashmir, said most of the people they met were not concerned about implementation of the United Nations (UN) resolutions and division of the State along ethnic or religious lines but felt people's empowerment can address the vexed issue. "As regards a permanent, political settlement in Jammu and Kashmir, a small but vocal section of opinion harped on UN resolutions, plebiscite and self-determination resulting in independence for the state as it existed before August 1947. By and large, however, most people we spoke to did not refer to that option," chief Interlocutor Dileep Padgaonkar said. Padgaonkar along with former Information Commissioner M. M. Ansari was addressing a press conference at the end of their fourth visit to the State which began early this week.
Read less...
January - 23 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called a 24-hour bandh (general shut down) to boycott the Republic Day [January 26] celebrations in Meghalaya. According to a statement issued through e-mail, the outfit's ‘publicity secretary’, Sainkupar Nongtraw, said the '' bandh has been called to p
Read more...
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called a 24-hour bandh (general shut down) to boycott the Republic Day [January 26] celebrations in Meghalaya. According to a statement issued through e-mail, the outfit's ‘publicity secretary’, Sainkupar Nongtraw, said the '' bandh has been called to protest against the 'Indian' Republic Day celebrations on Hynniewtrep land''. The Meghalaya Government sounded general alert to prevent any attempts by militants to run operations ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.
Read less...
January - 23 
Newly appointed Security Advisor to Chief Minister Arjun Munda, former Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) DN Gautam, speaking in a programme of the State Bar Council on January 23 said that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is a water tight problem and it will be dealt with in a broader perspective
Read more...
Newly appointed Security Advisor to Chief Minister Arjun Munda, former Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) DN Gautam, speaking in a programme of the State Bar Council on January 23 said that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is a water tight problem and it will be dealt with in a broader perspective, reports Times of India. Gautam said that Naxalism was ignored in its earlier stage but now focus is on to address this problem. He however refused to divulge the security plan of the State.
Read less...
January - 24 
Dispur asserted that it would not be cowed down by ULFA’s threats and that counter-insurgency operations would continue, reports Telegraph. Dispur responded sternly to ULFA’s threat with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying, “Those killed were genuine ULFA cadres. Operations will continue as before alo
Read more...
Dispur asserted that it would not be cowed down by ULFA’s threats and that counter-insurgency operations would continue, reports Telegraph. Dispur responded sternly to ULFA’s threat with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying, “Those killed were genuine ULFA cadres. Operations will continue as before along with the ongoing peace efforts. We will not remain silent if somebody tries to derail the ongoing peace process. Those opposed to the process are foreign agents”.
Read less...
January - 24 
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir frontier, Baljit Singh said that troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) remained on high alert to foil any infiltration attempt by militants waiting near the border. About the exact number of militants operating in the Kashmir valley, he s
Read more...
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir frontier, Baljit Singh said that troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) remained on high alert to foil any infiltration attempt by militants waiting near the border. About the exact number of militants operating in the Kashmir valley, he said nothing can be said for sure. But there could be around 250 to 300, he said adding nobody has done exact head count.
Read less...
January - 24 
The Union Home Ministry offered a 29-point counter proposal to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) which had earlier submitted a 32-point charter of demands, said the outfit’s ‘Minister for Religious affairs’ P. Mor on January 24, reports Nagaland Post. The counter pro
Read more...
The Union Home Ministry offered a 29-point counter proposal to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) which had earlier submitted a 32-point charter of demands, said the outfit’s ‘Minister for Religious affairs’ P. Mor on January 24, reports Nagaland Post. The counter proposal included financial sops, facilities and accommodating the “Kilonsers” (Ministers) of the NSCN-IM as members of parliament and the “Tatars” (members) as ministers in the state. Mor, however, said that the proposal was never taken up for discussion by the NSCN (IM) apex decision making body - the Tatar Hoho (Parliament) as it would be tantamount to climbing down on the ceasefire agreement between the NSCN-IM and Government since the proposal was issued through the home ministry and not from the Prime Minister of India
Read less...
January - 24 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) claimed on January 24 that the two youths killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District were innocent villagers and not its cadres, reports Nagaland Post. ULFA’s ‘publicity in-charge’ Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mail claimed that Arup Chowrak and Kante
Read more...
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) claimed on January 24 that the two youths killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District were innocent villagers and not its cadres, reports Nagaland Post. ULFA’s ‘publicity in-charge’ Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mail claimed that Arup Chowrak and Kanteswar Chetia were residents of Goriating village in the Makum Police Station area and were picked up by SFs while cycling back to the village. “The state Government is resorting to fake encounters to wipe out the indigenous Assamese and this will not be tolerated by us,” the e-mail warned, adding that the outfit would be forced to strike back if its patience was tested.
Read less...
January - 25 
A top Home Department official said on January 25 that the Assam Government’s talk of providing “safe passage” for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) rebels to facilitate peace talks will have no bearing in Meghalaya, reports Sentinel. The official’s statement came amid reports that most of
Read more...
A top Home Department official said on January 25 that the Assam Government’s talk of providing “safe passage” for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) rebels to facilitate peace talks will have no bearing in Meghalaya, reports Sentinel. The official’s statement came amid reports that most of the ULFA men belonging to the 109 battalion of the outfit are inclined towards the peace process. This battalion, led by Hira Sarania and others, has been using the Garo Hills stretch of the India-Bangladesh border as a transit route to Assam for violent activities. Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Kakati said the ULFA was a banned organization, and that there was no question of giving any leeway to any of its members using the soil of Meghalaya.
Read less...
January - 25 
In an attempt to curb Naxal Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement from spreading its wings in Tamil Nadu, the Police have 'adopted' 300 villages bordering the State and are providing them basic amenities to improve their lives, according to an unnamed top Police official. Speaking at a function at nea
Read more...
In an attempt to curb Naxal Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement from spreading its wings in Tamil Nadu, the Police have 'adopted' 300 villages bordering the State and are providing them basic amenities to improve their lives, according to an unnamed top Police official. Speaking at a function at nearby Varushanadu after distributing welfare schemes to tribals, Director General of Police (DGP) Letika Saran said the villages would be adopted in phases. Enhanced basic amenities would be provided to 300 villages in the first phase of a total of 471 identified villages. Villagers were being given milch animals, ration cards and blankets in the hope it would help them improve their standard of living, she said. The DGP also expressed confidence that the scheme would thwart any attempt by LWE to again intrude the territory after a failed effort to set up an arms training camp at Murugamalai in 2007.
Read less...
January - 25 
On January 25 that the Meghalaya State Police is contemplating to take departmental action against the Constable Savio Marak who joined Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) after deserting the Force. Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Kakati said that Savio's services would be terminated and depa
Read more...
On January 25 that the Meghalaya State Police is contemplating to take departmental action against the Constable Savio Marak who joined Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) after deserting the Force. Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Kakati said that Savio's services would be terminated and departmental inquiry would be initiated "if he has joined the nascent militant outfit." Meanwhile, Intelligence sources confirmed that the Policeman joined the outfit to take revenge against the Rabhas following the recent Garo-Rabhas clashes along the Assam Meghalaya border.
Read less...
January - 26 
Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, on January 26 said that India is looking forward to receiving the Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi for talks in the next couple of months and is serious about dialogues but wants Pakistan to take action against perpetrators of the Mumbai terro
Read more...
Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, on January 26 said that India is looking forward to receiving the Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi for talks in the next couple of months and is serious about dialogues but wants Pakistan to take action against perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks ( November 26, 2008 also known as 26/11). Rao added that though no breakthrough was expected during the high-level meeting, it would nevertheless serve as a strong base to move ahead to establish a good relationship.
Read less...
January - 26 
Jharkhand Governor M.O.H. Farook said on Republic Day that the State Government has launched a multi-pronged strategy to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE). “The Jharkhand Government has a multi-pronged strategy comprising security measures, developmental action, political initiatives and perception m
Read more...
Jharkhand Governor M.O.H. Farook said on Republic Day that the State Government has launched a multi-pronged strategy to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE). “The Jharkhand Government has a multi-pronged strategy comprising security measures, developmental action, political initiatives and perception management to tackle the menace.” He appealed to the Maoists to shun the path of violence, join the mainstream and contribute to the State's development.
Read less...
January - 26 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for utilizing present conducive atmosphere of dialogue in a positive manner to address political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically. "The institution of Interlocutors created by the Union Government to initiate interaction with all shades of opinion should be
Read more...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for utilizing present conducive atmosphere of dialogue in a positive manner to address political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically. "The institution of Interlocutors created by the Union Government to initiate interaction with all shades of opinion should be utilized earnestly to find out solution to the issues", he said and appealed the separatists to rise to the occasion and play their role in bringing about peace and tranquillity in the State. "I hope that you will become the part of dialogue and contribute for better future of the State)”, he told the separatists.
Read less...
January - 27 
Army Chief General V K Singh describing the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir said though the scenario has improved, there was no question of withdrawing Army troops from there, reports Daily Excelsior. "The day the 42 terror camps on the other side are wound up and Pakistan stops i
Read more...
Army Chief General V K Singh describing the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir said though the scenario has improved, there was no question of withdrawing Army troops from there, reports Daily Excelsior. "The day the 42 terror camps on the other side are wound up and Pakistan stops its proxy war that would be the time to withdraw. At the moment, we don’t think there is a need for troop reductions," the Army chief said in an interview with Headlines Today on January 27. "There should be reduction in Central Paramilitary Forces to reduce the visibility factor," he added. Pointing out that it was impossible for terror camps to function without the support of elements in Pakistan, Singh said it was in India’s diplomatic interest that a dialogue process with Pakistan was kept active. "If fundamentalists gain power in Pakistan, it is bad for both countries," he further said. On the achievements of the Army in the State, Singh said, "Militarily, we have achieved a great deal. Rural areas didn’t erupt" during the stone-pelting protests in the urban areas.”
Read less...
January - 27 
India on January 27 accused Pakistan of not doing enough to check the terrorism, according to Times of India. Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao said there were elements in Pakistan who believed in violence and were allowing terror to grow further. "I am sure people of Pakistan want peace. But there are
Read more...
India on January 27 accused Pakistan of not doing enough to check the terrorism, according to Times of India. Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao said there were elements in Pakistan who believed in violence and were allowing terror to grow further. "I am sure people of Pakistan want peace. But there are some groups and people who think violence is the way. There are elements in the state of Pakistan who have not done anything (to tackle terror). In fact they have allowed it to grow," she told a group of visiting Afghan journalists. "Pakistan has created the Frankenstein. They will have to deal with it. The sickness is there. They have to cure it. They have to root out this evil," she added. She said India was not blaming Pakistan without any reason. "People shouldn't think that we are attacking Pakistan. The Mumbai attack is an evidence. The terrorists who attacked Mumbai in 2008 were from Pakistan. Kasab, the lone surviving gunman in the attack, is a Pakistani," she said.
Read less...
January - 28 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘secretary’ Jiten Dutta said on January 28 that at a time when the ULFA’s Central Committee is making an effort to hold talks with the Union Government, videos released by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 21 created confusion over peace talks,
Read more...
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘secretary’ Jiten Dutta said on January 28 that at a time when the ULFA’s Central Committee is making an effort to hold talks with the Union Government, videos released by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 21 created confusion over peace talks, reports Nagaland Post. The ‘secretary’ said, “They are trying to pressurize the executive committee of ULFA who are in Nalbari District (where the executive council meeting is going on). Paresh Barua’s threatening will not affect anyone from taking a decision in favour of the public of Assam.”
Read less...
January - 29 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said it has not been able to recover any arms from the camps allegedly run by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Lalgarh and its adjoining Districts of West Bengal on January 29. “A list was given to us by the court mentioning the location of a
Read more...
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said it has not been able to recover any arms from the camps allegedly run by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Lalgarh and its adjoining Districts of West Bengal on January 29. “A list was given to us by the court mentioning the location of armed camps in the three districts (Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia) and we distributed the list to the field officers so that they can conduct raids in their areas,” Inspector General (IG CRPF) T B Rao said. “The raids were being conducted for a week or so but so far there has not been any positive result,” Rao said, adding that by “positive result”, he meant that no weapons have been recovered from the camps. The State Government had come under severe criticism when nine people were killed allegedly by armed CPI-M cadres at Netai in West Midnapore on January 7.
Read less...
January - 29 
NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Muivah are expected to visit Nagaland to hold consultations and also, a likely meeting with NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) chairman, S.S. Khaplang. According to sources, the proposed meeting between the two outfits has not been finalized but will be h
Read more...
NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Muivah are expected to visit Nagaland to hold consultations and also, a likely meeting with NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) chairman, S.S. Khaplang. According to sources, the proposed meeting between the two outfits has not been finalized but will be held after the next round of talks with the centre. Swu is also expected to attend the highest level meet of the forum for Naga Reconciliation, the source added. “We are committed to an honourable, just and lasting solution,” Swu told.
Read less...
January - 29 
The State Government is all set to open anti-insurgency and counter-terrorism school at Jiribam in Imphal East District after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Central Government on January 29, reports Telegraph. The training school will also accommodate SFs from other north-eastern state
Read more...
The State Government is all set to open anti-insurgency and counter-terrorism school at Jiribam in Imphal East District after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Central Government on January 29, reports Telegraph. The training school will also accommodate SFs from other north-eastern states like Nagaland, Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
Read less...
January - 30 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 30 said a political solution was the only way out to resolve the Kashmir problem. "A political solution is the only way out for resolving the Kashmir problem," Geelani said in a statement. Pressing for release o
Read more...
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 30 said a political solution was the only way out to resolve the Kashmir problem. "A political solution is the only way out for resolving the Kashmir problem," Geelani said in a statement. Pressing for release of political prisoners, he said "their imprisonment cannot lead to resolution of the Kashmir problem." He also demanded revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the Public Safety Act alleging 85 per cent of the people were jailed under these provisions.
Read less...
January - 31 
Meanwhile, Prem Singh, who took over as the new acting Director General of Police (DGP) on January 31 said that a new strategy would be chalked out to check the trend of Policemen joining militant groups. "Strict vigilance and supervision will be initiated to check the trend. All the Superintendent
Read more...
Meanwhile, Prem Singh, who took over as the new acting Director General of Police (DGP) on January 31 said that a new strategy would be chalked out to check the trend of Policemen joining militant groups. "Strict vigilance and supervision will be initiated to check the trend. All the Superintendent of Police (SP) and commandants would be asked to keep vigil and constantly monitor their subordinates to prevent them from deserting of the Police," the DGP told reporters after taking over the charge.
Read less...
January - 31 
The Jammu & Kashmir Government has abandoned the INR 740 crore integrated watershed development project after the World Bank sought a disclaimer from the Union Government that the aid plan would not recognize India's territorial claim over the State. "We have given up on aid for the project. We had
Read more...
The Jammu & Kashmir Government has abandoned the INR 740 crore integrated watershed development project after the World Bank sought a disclaimer from the Union Government that the aid plan would not recognize India's territorial claim over the State. "We have given up on aid for the project. We had approached the Union Government in 2009 for a disclaimer undertaking to be given to the World Bank. The Central leadership had promised us that it would ask the World Bank to drop the clause, but there was no progress. So we decided to give up the project,'' Jammu & Kashmir forest minister Mian Altaf Ahmad told Times of India
Read less...
January - 31 
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on January 31 that the position related to the ‘general secretary’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Anup Chetia, who has been in the custody of Bangladesh since 1997, remained unchanged, reports Shillong Times. "I think there is no change in the p
Read more...
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on January 31 that the position related to the ‘general secretary’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Anup Chetia, who has been in the custody of Bangladesh since 1997, remained unchanged, reports Shillong Times. "I think there is no change in the position. He is now in Bangladesh, under some kind of custody. Therefore, as far as we are concerned, there is no change in the position," he said.
Read less...
February - 1 
According to Sify.com report, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa was quoted as saying in his speech at the Chief Ministers' conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on February 1, that it has 'almost eliminated' the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace from the State though
Read more...
According to Sify.com report, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa was quoted as saying in his speech at the Chief Ministers' conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on February 1, that it has 'almost eliminated' the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace from the State though 'a handful of Maoists' are still active. “These few members are not going to be a potential threat,” Yeddyurappa said in the speech read out by State Home Minister R. Ashok. It also gave details of the socio-economic measures 'to bring the handful of youth who might be influenced by the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] philosophy to the mainstream society'. The State Government has 'a Naxal Surrender Policy to award monetary compensation' to help surrendered Maoists to be gainfully employed. Ashok called for 'integrated and coordinated effort' to face the threats of enemies from within and outside the country. “These divisive forces mainly draw their strengths and sustenance from outside the country as well as from some anti-national elements within the country. We need to set aside narrow political considerations and tackle these threats to our national unity,” Ashok said.
Read less...
February - 1 
According to Sify.com report, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, on February 1, made an urgent plea for central assistance for its ongoing modernization of the Police Force in view of the State's rapid urbanization and the terror threats it faces. Speaking at the Conference of Chief Minis
Read more...
According to Sify.com report, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, on February 1, made an urgent plea for central assistance for its ongoing modernization of the Police Force in view of the State's rapid urbanization and the terror threats it faces. Speaking at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security in New Delhi, Chavan said while detailing his State's security plans that it has added 14,395 men and 1,109 officers to its Police Force in 2010, besides an additional 2,355 officers in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected District of Gadchiroli and its surroundings. He said that the proposed 'Alpha Hawks Academy' coming up at Nagpur, to be operational by next year, would impart specialized training to Police in anti-Naxal operations and forest warfare. He sought central funding of INR 220 millionto complete and commission the Academy.
Read less...
February - 1 
Addressing the Chief Ministers meet on internal security at New Delhi on February 1, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio urged the Central Government to further reinforce the border security along India-Myanmar border. The smuggling of arms and ammunition and contraband from across the border is cau
Read more...
Addressing the Chief Ministers meet on internal security at New Delhi on February 1, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio urged the Central Government to further reinforce the border security along India-Myanmar border. The smuggling of arms and ammunition and contraband from across the border is cause for concern. The long and porous international border makes it difficult to effectively control such activities said Chief Minister, reports Sify.com.
Read less...
February - 1 
India Express reports that Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik speaking at the CM’s conference on internal security on February 1 sought the inclusion of four more Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Bargarh and Bolangir under the Centre's Security-related Expenditure
Read more...
India Express reports that Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik speaking at the CM’s conference on internal security on February 1 sought the inclusion of four more Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Bargarh and Bolangir under the Centre's Security-related Expenditure Scheme (SRE) in addition to the existing 15 Districts. He also demanded dedicated military choppers in Bhubaneswar and Koraput to assist the State Forces. “State police require dedicated helicopters to respond to any exigency. Besides, forward posts in highly inaccessible areas need to be maintained only by air support,” Patnaik said. He also said the plan to modernise Police forces should be spread over 10 years and demanded double allocation for the same during 2011-12.
Read less...
February - 1 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 1 emphasised that "political solutions for the problems besetting" the State have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis, Daily Excelsior reported. "Political discussions are inescapable if a lasting and enduring solution to the problem
Read more...
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 1 emphasised that "political solutions for the problems besetting" the State have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis, Daily Excelsior reported. "Political discussions are inescapable if a lasting and enduring solution to the problem of militancy in the State is to be achieved. I would, therefore, once again emphasise that political solutions for the problems besetting Jammu and Kashmir have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis," he said while addressing the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi.
Read less...
February - 1 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on February 1 said that the porous Indo-Myanmarese border remained a serious concern as most arms and ammunition were smuggled by militant outfits across this frontier, reports Times of India. Addressing the conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security
Read more...
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on February 1 said that the porous Indo-Myanmarese border remained a serious concern as most arms and ammunition were smuggled by militant outfits across this frontier, reports Times of India. Addressing the conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security at New Delhi, Okram pressed for reviewing the existing border-guarding arrangements by deploying a dedicated force to provide effective surveillance along the border by setting up border out posts.
Read less...
February - 1 
Sify.com reports that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy while addressing the conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security in New Delhi on February 1, urged the Central Government to include six Districts (Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Warangal and Kar
Read more...
Sify.com reports that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy while addressing the conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security in New Delhi on February 1, urged the Central Government to include six Districts (Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Warangal and Karimnagar), located on the Andhra-Odisha and Andhra-Chhattisgarh borders, under the Special Development Plan (SDP) unlike the two Districts of Khammam and Adilabad in Left Wing Extremist (LWE) areas and take other steps to prevent regrouping of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). He also urged the Central Government to approve the proposal for development of a corridor of road network on the State's borders with Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. CM Reddy also called for stationing a helicopter with a capacity to carry 35 personnel at Visakhapatnam for facilitating swift airborne operations in the hostile terrain on the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border. Stressing on the necessity for developing infrastructure, particularly a network of roads that can buttress operations along inter-state borders of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra States, considering that Maoists have been using these places as shelter zones, Reddy, suggested that the expenditure on counter-terrorism measures in the States be brought under SRE funds, like in the case of LWE. Reddy claimed that a judicious combination of law and order and socio-economic measures has helped address the problem of LWE. The number of armed underground cadre has come down from about 1,100 in 2004 to below 150 in 2011 in Andhra Pradesh.
Read less...
February - 1 
Sopore Superintendent of Police (SP) Altaf Khan on February 1 said that the Police have identified the killers of two sisters, Arifa and Akhtar, who were, as reported earlier, killed on January 31 in Sopore in Baramulla District, reports Times of India. Of the three militants two identified as local
Read more...
Sopore Superintendent of Police (SP) Altaf Khan on February 1 said that the Police have identified the killers of two sisters, Arifa and Akhtar, who were, as reported earlier, killed on January 31 in Sopore in Baramulla District, reports Times of India. Of the three militants two identified as local militants Muzaffar Naiko and Wasim Gania — students of a madrassa (seminary) in Muslim Peer locality in Sopore. Another militant was a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) cadre. "There are around 13 madrassas in Sopore and the Government is aware of their existence. We'd informed the authorities about their indoctrination but nothing was done about it," said an unnamed Police officer. SP Altaf Khan said these madrassas are breeding grounds for militants, adding, "We have strong inputs that these are run by the Lashkar."
Read less...
February - 1 
The Central Government should meet the massive expenditure incurred on para-military troopers deployed in Chhattisgarh, which is reeling under Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militancy for about three decades, Chief Minister Raman Singh said on February 1, while addressing the Chief Min
Read more...
The Central Government should meet the massive expenditure incurred on para-military troopers deployed in Chhattisgarh, which is reeling under Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militancy for about three decades, Chief Minister Raman Singh said on February 1, while addressing the Chief Ministers' conference on Internal Security in New Delhi, reports Sify.com. Chhattisgarh Home Department officials said the Central Government has asked the State Government recently to meet about INR 8 billion expenditure incurred by it on para-military troopers deployed in the State. He highlighted in details how the State was grappling with rising Maoist militancy and informed the participants that about 50,000 Maoists of all ranks have been involved in the State in a war against democracy. He added that 10 of State's total 18 Districts were hit by Maoist militancy and the State viewed the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Insurgency as a form of terrorism.
Read less...
February - 1 
Tripura witnessed a steady decline in insurgency over past four years, said Chief Minister Manik Sarkar internal security conference in New Delhi on February 1, reports Tripurainfo. In a brief outline to drive his point the Chief Minister said, only 22 militant attacks were recorded in 2010, which w
Read more...
Tripura witnessed a steady decline in insurgency over past four years, said Chief Minister Manik Sarkar internal security conference in New Delhi on February 1, reports Tripurainfo. In a brief outline to drive his point the Chief Minister said, only 22 militant attacks were recorded in 2010, which was 113, 80 and 24 in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively. The record revealed there was no civilian casualty in 2010 but two civilians were killed and 29 civilians were injured last year in militant attack. As many as ten encounters were recorded. “Despite remarkable improvement in the situation, we believe there is no scope for complacency in dealing with insurgency,” Sarkar said. He also said that two more battalion of India Reserve (IR) Battalion could be raised. Referring to modernization of the state Police and state intelligence wing Sarkar said, “Various international issues originate from across the border which need close scrutiny. Deployment of adequate personnel, training for capacity building and modernization needs adequate emphasis and demanded Centre’s for pro-active attitude for strengthening Special Branch.”
Read less...
February - 2 
Ahead of the Foreign Secretary-level talks, Union External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on February 2 said that India felt let down by Pakistan on the issue of bringing the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) to justice, according to The Hindu. “We are
Read more...
Ahead of the Foreign Secretary-level talks, Union External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on February 2 said that India felt let down by Pakistan on the issue of bringing the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) to justice, according to The Hindu. “We are disappointed. We have been let down by Pakistan because till now only two witnesses have been examined, and there has been some kind of a lull on that front,” Krishna was quoted saying.
Read less...
February - 2 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said unless the ULFA leaders express their willingness for talks in writing, no negotiations would take place. “They must give in writing, otherwise how can talk begin,” he told journalists.
Read more...
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said unless the ULFA leaders express their willingness for talks in writing, no negotiations would take place. “They must give in writing, otherwise how can talk begin,” he told journalists.
Read less...
February - 2 
Inspector General (Operations) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) B N Ramesh said that Israeli-made TAVOR rifle was better than the AK-47 for counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas of the country. "I think it is better than the AK-47 rifle
Read more...
Inspector General (Operations) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) B N Ramesh said that Israeli-made TAVOR rifle was better than the AK-47 for counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas of the country. "I think it is better than the AK-47 rifle due to its effectiveness and light weight," Ramesh told reporters. He also said the process of modernisation of the weaponry was an ongoing process in CRPF so that the force is able to effectively carry out the tasks assigned to it, adding, "We have got this weapon and we are getting some more in near future."
Read less...
February - 2 
Militant outfits of the North-east have to express desire for peace and show willingness to abjure violence for the Centre to respond positively in full measure in considering the demands, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, clarifying Centre’s position. “It is the commitment of our Government, that
Read more...
Militant outfits of the North-east have to express desire for peace and show willingness to abjure violence for the Centre to respond positively in full measure in considering the demands, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, clarifying Centre’s position. “It is the commitment of our Government, that if these two conditions are satisfied we will respond in full measure in considering the demands of various groups,” he added. “There has been fruitful engagement with several groups in 2010 and we wish to deepen this process of engagement this year,” Singh further said.
Read less...
February - 2 
Union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah reiterated his stand on withdrawing defence forces from Jammu and Kashmir and asked its people to realise their power. ‘‘Nation is not build by any Army, Air Force or Navy, it is build by the people. If you want to build your country, do not look a
Read more...
Union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah reiterated his stand on withdrawing defence forces from Jammu and Kashmir and asked its people to realise their power. ‘‘Nation is not build by any Army, Air Force or Navy, it is build by the people. If you want to build your country, do not look at the Army, look at yourself, your honesty and what you can do,’’ Abdullah said.
Read less...
February - 3 
According to Sify.com report, addressing the 55th Senior Police Officers' conference at Cuttack on February 3, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik saidtheLeftWing Extremist (LWE) violence in the Statehas declined in 2010 compared to the previous year, 2009. 'The Police have done well, not only in maintain
Read more...
According to Sify.com report, addressing the 55th Senior Police Officers' conference at Cuttack on February 3, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik saidtheLeftWing Extremist (LWE) violence in the Statehas declined in 2010 compared to the previous year, 2009. 'The Police have done well, not only in maintaining law and order but also in containing the LWE problem that has posed a threat to the internal security of the country,' Patnaik said. Giving the statistics, he said that during the last three months alone, the Security Forces have conducted as many as 214 special operations and have achieved 'considerable success'. As many as 91 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadreshave been arrested, 24 Maoists have been killed in Police Action and 54 weapons have been recovered, he added. 'I understand that the coordination between State Police and Central Forces deployed in the State has improved, which will further strengthen anti-Naxalite (Maoist) operations,' Patnaik added. Further, asked the Senior Police Officers of the State to honour Human Rights and uphold the dignity of the general public while performing their official duties."OdishaPolice has a track record of tolerant and inclusive Policing to handle conflicts and law and order situations. I would like to re-emphasize that all possible care should be taken to honour Human Rights and more importantly uphold the dignity of general public," Patnaik said in his speech.
Read less...
February - 4 
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will recruit 53,200 constables for Central para-militaryforces through a common recruitment examination, SSC ChairmanN K Raghupathy said in Mumbai on February 4, reports IBNLive. Altogether 3294 vacancies have been reserved for those domiciled in Maharashtra and
Read more...
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will recruit 53,200 constables for Central para-militaryforces through a common recruitment examination, SSC ChairmanN K Raghupathy said in Mumbai on February 4, reports IBNLive. Altogether 3294 vacancies have been reserved for those domiciled in Maharashtra and 1741 for those domiciled in Gujarat, Raghupathy said. The vacancies in the two states could go up to 8,000 before the written examination, when a final decision would be taken on the overall vacancies to be filled up, he said. Of these, 324 vacancies are reserved for three Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts in Maharashtra: Gondia, Gadchiroli and Chandrapur.
Read less...
February - 4 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on February 4 that Security Forces (SFs) and Police should stamp out residual militancy in the State but, at the same time, make all out efforts to win over the youth and keep a close rapport with them to ensure that they are not misused at the time of unrest
Read more...
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on February 4 that Security Forces (SFs) and Police should stamp out residual militancy in the State but, at the same time, make all out efforts to win over the youth and keep a close rapport with them to ensure that they are not misused at the time of unrest by some vested interests, according to Daily Excelsior. Chidambaram also said the Centre was committed to fulfill all requirements of Police to modernize them. He added that police would be shortly equipped with riot control weapons to quell street protests without causing any casualties
Read less...
February - 5 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 5 said that its general council had endorsed the resolution of the central executive council (CEC) to sit for talks with the Centre without any precondition, reported The Hindu. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, along with the outfit's ‘foreign
Read more...
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 5 said that its general council had endorsed the resolution of the central executive council (CEC) to sit for talks with the Centre without any precondition, reported The Hindu. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, along with the outfit's ‘foreign secretary’ Sashadhar Choudhury and ‘central publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, made the announcement at their first-ever press conference in Guwahati. The ULFA leaders said the general council, which met after 15 years on January 30, unanimously endorsed the decision taken by the CEC to honour the resolution adopted at the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA). Choudhury said the outfit had received an invitation for the first round of preliminary dialogue with the Government of India to work out the modalities in New Delhi on February 10. Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram would be present, he said, adding the ULFA leaders would also seek an audience with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The ULFA was yet to declare a cease-fire, he said. Asked whether “sovereignty” would be on the agenda, he said that even answering this question would be construed as a precondition for talks. He said the ULFA was in the process of preparing the agenda, in consultation with various organisations, and would make it public once it was finalised. Choudhury also said the ULFA would have no role in the coming Assembly elections in the State.
Read less...
February - 6 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has for the first time admitted that the Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) against the Maoists is being abandoned in his State as it was proving to be counterproductive. "Innocent people were getting killed. Moreover, the matter was dragged to court
Read more...
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has for the first time admitted that the Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) against the Maoists is being abandoned in his State as it was proving to be counterproductive. "Innocent people were getting killed. Moreover, the matter was dragged to courts, right up to the Supreme Court," he said while talking to TOI on February 6. Singh, however, said that if not in its armed avatar, 'Judum' will be carried on as means of peace campaign in Maoist-affected areas. Over 4,000 square kilometres of land in Bastar that includes the thickly forested, tribal heartland of Abujh Marh has remained untouched by governance. "We have no presence in those pockets as even the revenue survey has never been undertaken there," Singh admitted. Some 16,000 primitive tribals in that area where development process is still a distant dream.
Read less...
February - 6 
Pledging support to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming Assembly elections, regional Maoist leader Bikram said that if Banerjee truly wants to work for the benefit of the people, she should resign from the Union Cabinet. His statement was released in the form of a CD to a sectio
Read more...
Pledging support to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming Assembly elections, regional Maoist leader Bikram said that if Banerjee truly wants to work for the benefit of the people, she should resign from the Union Cabinet. His statement was released in the form of a CD to a section of the electronic media here on February 6.
Read less...
February - 7 
Arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ RK Meghen alias Sanayaima said that the proposed unconditional talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Government of India is not going to have any impact on the liberation movement in Manipur.
Read more...
Arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ RK Meghen alias Sanayaima said that the proposed unconditional talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Government of India is not going to have any impact on the liberation movement in Manipur.
Read less...
February - 7 
Assuring that the Army would soon complete its probe into the killing of a 21-year-old youth in Handwara in Baramulla District in the night of February 5, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General S.A. Hasnain, on February 6 said the Army followed Standa
Read more...
Assuring that the Army would soon complete its probe into the killing of a 21-year-old youth in Handwara in Baramulla District in the night of February 5, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General S.A. Hasnain, on February 6 said the Army followed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) while fighting militancy, reports Daily Excelsior. He said Army's objective was to restore normalcy with the cooperation of the general public. Hasnain told journalists that SOP was followed in Handwara. “Under SOPs, any civilian who ventures out of home at night is required to hold a light in hand of any kind in an order to avoid collateral damage,” he said, adding that troops domination will continue at night to thwart militant movement. “As the Army sometimes receives inputs about the militant's presence in some areas, they are short of time to get consent from the Police. However, we would minimise it and try utmost to seek police presence during operations at every possible spot,” he said.
Read less...
February - 7 
The State Government on February 7 said it had identified a 600-acre plot for locating a regional hub of the National Security Guard (NSG), reports The Hindu. State Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh told reporters that the land was located near Singur in Hooghly District, adding, “We will inform them abou
Read more...
The State Government on February 7 said it had identified a 600-acre plot for locating a regional hub of the National Security Guard (NSG), reports The Hindu. State Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh told reporters that the land was located near Singur in Hooghly District, adding, “We will inform them about this plot and if they approve it, the handover can begin within four to five months.”
Read less...
February - 8 
The ‘Military Affairs Committee’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of 24th raising day of its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA). The ‘Chairman’ of UNLF Kh. Pambei said on the occasion that the revolutionary movement of the Manipuri pe
Read more...
The ‘Military Affairs Committee’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of 24th raising day of its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA). The ‘Chairman’ of UNLF Kh. Pambei said on the occasion that the revolutionary movement of the Manipuri people aims at attaining the right to self-determination.
Read less...
February - 8 
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on February 8 said that the India-Pakistan dialogue process could be back on track, reports Times of India. She added that the two sides intend to resume activities that had been put in abeyance.
Read more...
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on February 8 said that the India-Pakistan dialogue process could be back on track, reports Times of India. She added that the two sides intend to resume activities that had been put in abeyance.
Read less...
February - 9 
According to Indian Express, the West Bengal State Government on February 9 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has infiltrated into the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) ranks and have triggered the violence. GJM is a party fighting for a separate State of Gorkhaland. “We have informat
Read more...
According to Indian Express, the West Bengal State Government on February 9 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has infiltrated into the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) ranks and have triggered the violence. GJM is a party fighting for a separate State of Gorkhaland. “We have information that Maoists have sneaked into the Morcha ranks and they stoked violence there,” a Home Department official said. The CPI-Maoist, earlier in the day, condemned the Police firing and said they were extending their support to the cause of the Morcha. Two persons were killed and 19 people, including seven GJM supporters and 12 Police personnel, were injured on February 8 during a protest which turned violent in Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
Read less...
February - 9 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony on February 9 said that the Union Government was aiming at rapid modernization of the Armed Forces and that the defence expenditure was bound to go up in the coming decades. Anthony said that violent disturbances in the immediate and extended neighbourhood of India pose
Read more...
Defence Minister A. K. Antony on February 9 said that the Union Government was aiming at rapid modernization of the Armed Forces and that the defence expenditure was bound to go up in the coming decades. Anthony said that violent disturbances in the immediate and extended neighbourhood of India posed security challenges for the nation.
Read less...
February - 9 
Maoist spokesperson Paramjeet said the Maoist outfit would renew its attacks on school buildings and blow them up over alleged conversion of several schools in Dumaria-Imamganj area into Police camps. The Maoist spokesperson alleged that schools at Barha village under Dumaria Police Station and Khaj
Read more...
Maoist spokesperson Paramjeet said the Maoist outfit would renew its attacks on school buildings and blow them up over alleged conversion of several schools in Dumaria-Imamganj area into Police camps. The Maoist spokesperson alleged that schools at Barha village under Dumaria Police Station and Khajuria village under the Banke Bazar Police Station have been converted into Police camps. The Magra School of Dumaria Police Station was already under Police occupation, the Maoist spokesperson alleged. The Maoist spokesperson conceded that his organisation was running several parallel schools in the District to educate the deprived children. He refused to divulge details saying that such disclosures will be counter-productive and amount to open invitation to the Security Police to clamp down on such schools, Paramjeet said.
Read less...
February - 10 
Ahead of the Centre’s meeting with the ULFA, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Constitution of India is flexible and resilient enough to accommodate the aspirations of the people of the North Eastern Region. While addressing a meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to the
Read more...
Ahead of the Centre’s meeting with the ULFA, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Constitution of India is flexible and resilient enough to accommodate the aspirations of the people of the North Eastern Region. While addressing a meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry, the Minister said aspiration of the ethnic groups can be fulfilled under the provisions of the Indian Constitution. The meeting was on “Matters relating to insurgency in NE: peace process”. The Government is in talks with nine insurgent groups from the North-east and expects to reach agreements with some of them during the year. The Government is open to talks with groups which abjure violence, Chidambaram said. The Home Minister said that the situation in the North-east has shown remarkable improvement in 2010 as compared to the previous year. The number of incidents of violence and the casualties of civilians and Security Force personnel has come down.
Read less...
February - 10 
Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi confirmed on February 10 that Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-ATF) is behind the abduction of six members of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The abduction took place on February 5 from Ultapani forest range under
Read more...
Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi confirmed on February 10 that Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-ATF) is behind the abduction of six members of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The abduction took place on February 5 from Ultapani forest range under Manas National Park. Three members were later released by militants on February 8.
Read less...
February - 11 
Assam Tribune reports that Union Home Minister conveyed to United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) that Government of India is willing to amend the Constitution, if need arises to solve the problems of Assam. This was revealed by ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on February 11.
Read more...
Assam Tribune reports that Union Home Minister conveyed to United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) that Government of India is willing to amend the Constitution, if need arises to solve the problems of Assam. This was revealed by ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on February 11.
Read less...
February - 11 
Sangai Express reports that in furthering their efforts to reach out to the people of Assam and to garner public support to the just started peace talks, the eight member United National Liberation Front (ULFA) leaders, who are in Delhi, interacted with the Assamese Student Association on February 1
Read more...
Sangai Express reports that in furthering their efforts to reach out to the people of Assam and to garner public support to the just started peace talks, the eight member United National Liberation Front (ULFA) leaders, who are in Delhi, interacted with the Assamese Student Association on February 11. Addressing the student community ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa told the youth that it is not ULFA’s desire that the future generation be forced to take up arms as ULFA had been forced to. The ULFA leaders had a word of advice for the students: “Do not ever pick up guns. You should never take the path we had adopted.”
Read less...
February - 13 
India will soon extend an invitation to Pakistan for Home Secretary-level talks on counterterrorism, including progress in the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008 also known as 26/11) trial, in New Delhi in March 2011, Times of India reported on February 14. Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said, "
Read more...
India will soon extend an invitation to Pakistan for Home Secretary-level talks on counterterrorism, including progress in the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008 also known as 26/11) trial, in New Delhi in March 2011, Times of India reported on February 14. Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said, "I will call my Pakistani counterpart this week inviting him to New Delhi for talks. I will propose two sets of dates to him for a meeting in the second-half of next month."
Read less...
February - 13 
The Centre has planned to withdraw nearly 10,000 Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir in 2011 as it feels that the State can do with less central forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "There is scope of reduction of troops is the Home Ministry’s view. There are more than adequate f
Read more...
The Centre has planned to withdraw nearly 10,000 Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir in 2011 as it feels that the State can do with less central forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "There is scope of reduction of troops is the Home Ministry’s view. There are more than adequate forces in Kashmir and it can do with less central forces," Union Home Secretary G K Pillai told. When asked how many personnel are being pulled out from the State, he said in 2009, the centre pulled out 10 battalions (10,000 men) from the State. In 2010, it did not take out any because of the agitation from June to September. "I think this year, we can easily take out 10 battalions if not more. Irrespective of the situation, I can take out 10 battalions and it would not have any impact. We have about 70 battalions in Kashmir and we have 62 battalions in seven Left-wing affected states which are big States.... I think if I can take out, I will try to pull out as many as I can," he said. On the amendments on Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), whose withdrawal has been demanded by the State, he said this is an issue which has to be decided politically. "But OK, even if it is not done I think you can move forward and say some parts of Kashmir need not be declared disturbed. You keep the act as it is which is what the Army says don’t meddle with the Act but if you want me (Army) to act, I need that Act... You see law and order situation in Srinagar has improved. Anyway, Army is not in Srinagar. They are not operating in Budgam. You say remove it from there.... That area is no longer disturbed. This is a notification of the State Government not a State notification by Central Government," the Home Secretary said. He said the proposals for amendments in the AFSPA were before the Cabinet Committee on Security. Meanwhile, the Home Secretary allayed fears that violence may return in the Kashmir Valley, saying several major steps have been taken post-September 2010. "All-party meeting, interlocutors, two reports of the Task Force of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh reports have come. We got this employment committee report of Dr Ranjarajan that is expected this month. I think a lot of things are slowly changing. It is not fast enough as we would like," he said.
Read less...
February - 14 
Union Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said that the emergence of right-wing terror elements in the country was a cause of worry for the Government, though adding that this is not a big threat at present, Times of India reported on February 15. His remark came when different probe agencies including CB
Read more...
Union Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said that the emergence of right-wing terror elements in the country was a cause of worry for the Government, though adding that this is not a big threat at present, Times of India reported on February 15. His remark came when different probe agencies including CBI and NIA had, of late, got leads pointing out that a group of Hindu radicals had carried out blasts in Malegaon (both in 2006 and 2008), Mecca Masjid ( Hyderabad), Ajmer Sharif, Modasa (Gujarat) and the Samjhauta Express train.
Read less...
February - 15 
According to Times of India, on February 15, the Chief of the Army's central command surveyed Abujmad forests from the air and then landed in Raipur to allay anxieties over a potential conflict escalation in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) controlled forest in Narayanpur District wh
Read more...
According to Times of India, on February 15, the Chief of the Army's central command surveyed Abujmad forests from the air and then landed in Raipur to allay anxieties over a potential conflict escalation in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) controlled forest in Narayanpur District where the Army plans to train its troops. "We will exercise maximum restraint in Abujmad. This is our country, they are our people," said Lieutenant General Vijay Ahluwalia, emphasising that the Army would be deployed solely for the purpose of training. He said the training will be restricted to manoeuvres with no firing drills and that it would be gradually scaled up to the brigade level. "The time frame will be dictated by the consultations with the State Government," he said, adding that Chhattisgarh Government had offered 500 square kilometers to the Army for jungle warfare training in 2007. "We are considering 2-3 locations. The area could be 20 x 25 kilometers or larger". Later, he added that the process was being delayed since there were no revenue records for the land on offer. This indicates that the training range will be inside Abujmad, and not on its edges, as was indicated earlier. Abujmad is an unsurveyed forest spread over 4000 square kilometers, with not a single Police post, and barely any civil administration. It is believed to be controlled by Maoists, who have declared it a 'liberated area'. The Army also plans to set up a counter-insurgency warfare school near Saraipali in Mahasamund District, adds Indian Express.
Read less...
February - 15 
Army Chief General V K Singh talking about the proposal to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir stated that the matter was under Government consideration. "There has been a lot of discussion on the issue. Right now, it is with the Government and I would not lik
Read more...
Army Chief General V K Singh talking about the proposal to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir stated that the matter was under Government consideration. "There has been a lot of discussion on the issue. Right now, it is with the Government and I would not like to say much on it except that it (AFSPA) was enforced with some objective. I would like to tell you that those people opposing it, do it for their personal interest. It is only 3.7 per cent things, which have been taken into consideration. And the whole investigation is done and many times it is done to give a bad name to the Army. And it’s the speciality of our Army that we don’t do anything wrong," General Singh asserted.
Read less...
February - 15 
Army on February 15 said that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come to a "satisfactory" level and the number of militants operating in the State has fallen by half in the past few years, reported Daily Excelsior. "The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has come to a satisfa
Read more...
Army on February 15 said that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come to a "satisfactory" level and the number of militants operating in the State has fallen by half in the past few years, reported Daily Excelsior. "The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has come to a satisfactory level. The number of militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir has decreased to 400 from 800-900 in the past few years," General Officer Commanding (GOC, 9 Corps), Lieutenant General A K Choudhary told reporters. Talking about infiltration he said, “Infiltration attempts and number of militants entering J&K has come down," adding, that several measures including three tier fencing have been put in place to check cross-border infiltration. Referring to cease-fire violations by Pakistani troops, he said recently three such violations have been reported along the Indo-Pak border. To a question about troop’s withdrawal in J&K, he said that there is a need to take a holistic view on the issue. The Unified Headquarter — the highest security assessment panel in J&K — will assess and take a decision in this regard, he said, adding further, "When the security environment improves further, there should be less visibility of forces."
Read less...
February - 15 
Assam Tribune reports that ‘chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa said on February 15 that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an honourable and acceptable solution to the ULFA-Centre peace talks. The ULFA ‘chairman’ while terming the meeting with the Prime Mini
Read more...
Assam Tribune reports that ‘chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa said on February 15 that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an honourable and acceptable solution to the ULFA-Centre peace talks. The ULFA ‘chairman’ while terming the meeting with the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister as fruitful, said that the Prime Minister assured that the rights of the people of Assam would be upheld through an honourable and acceptable solution.
Read less...
February - 15 
Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on February15 said that he has no doubt on the integrity of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai as far as the Naga political issue was concerned. He said the Nagas s
Read more...
Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on February15 said that he has no doubt on the integrity of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai as far as the Naga political issue was concerned. He said the Nagas should sincerely work to frame a “Common agenda” to be the basis for political negotiation with the Government of India as there cannot be separate solutions for each group. “There can be only one solution once and for all,” he asserted adding, “I don’t think the Government of India will go for separate settlements with each group.”
Read less...
February - 16 
An advanced central force of 100 companies of security men, to prevent pre-poll violence, will start arriving from February 20 for deployment in the Maoist-dominated areas and in North Bengal, reports PTI. West Bengal chief secretary Samar Ghosh said that of the total 800 companies of central forces
Read more...
An advanced central force of 100 companies of security men, to prevent pre-poll violence, will start arriving from February 20 for deployment in the Maoist-dominated areas and in North Bengal, reports PTI. West Bengal chief secretary Samar Ghosh said that of the total 800 companies of central forces sought by the State Government, an advanced team of 100 companies will start arriving from February 20.
Read less...
February - 16 
Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 16 claimed that India was better prepared to deal with acts of terror and prevent many potential terrorist acts. The PM, however, acknowledged that the internal security scenario continued to be a matter of great concern and the Government continued to
Read more...
Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 16 claimed that India was better prepared to deal with acts of terror and prevent many potential terrorist acts. The PM, however, acknowledged that the internal security scenario continued to be a matter of great concern and the Government continued to worry about terror acts in the country.
Read less...
February - 16 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is under control and people of the State can look forward to "orderly development" and job opportunities for the youths in the near future, Daily Excelsior reported. "In Jammu and Kashmir, after some turbulence, the
Read more...
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is under control and people of the State can look forward to "orderly development" and job opportunities for the youths in the near future, Daily Excelsior reported. "In Jammu and Kashmir, after some turbulence, there are signs that we are getting things are under control and that the people of Jammu and Kashmir can look forward to orderly development of development processes," he said in an interaction with television editors. He said a number of committees, set up to deal with various aspects of development process, were working to chart out the future course of action. "(Renowned economist) Dr C Rangarajan is preparing a report on the employment aspects and I do feel that if that report is implemented, it would bring a fresh ray of hope to the young people in Jammu and Kashmir who are eagerly searching for productive employment opportunities," the Prime Minister said.
Read less...
February - 16 
Responding to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's February 16 statement about the situation in Kashmir being under control, All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said the present lull in violence in the Valley was temporary. "Indian troops and police killed around 1
Read more...
Responding to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's February 16 statement about the situation in Kashmir being under control, All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said the present lull in violence in the Valley was temporary. "Indian troops and police killed around 150 youth and arrested thousands in 2010 and ensured the peace of the graveyard here but it does not mean everything is okay," Geelani said in a statement. He said the world and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should not be "happy" about this temporary phase of lull in Kashmir. Reacting to the Prime Minister's statement that the recent demonstrations in Egypt against autocracy cannot be replicated in democratic India, Geelani claimed that in Jammu and Kashmir, an "Egypt like situation" had been in place in 2008, 2009 and 2010. "People, by coming on the roads, have done a referendum that they are not satisfied with India," he said, adding, "The people of Kashmir will bring such a revolution that the revolutions of Egypt and other countries will look pale."
Read less...
February - 16 
Sentinel reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said talk with the talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will have ‘far-reaching consequences’. Assam Tribune adds that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused to commit a time-frame for resolution of their vexed pr
Read more...
Sentinel reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said talk with the talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will have ‘far-reaching consequences’. Assam Tribune adds that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused to commit a time-frame for resolution of their vexed problems, though he mentioned that Government of India is serious about an honourable solution. He also observed that the situation in North-east is getting normalised
Read less...
February - 17 
"The parliamentary consultative committee on roads, which met today (February 17), headed by Union Transport Minister C P Joshi advocated higher security for contractors working in high risk zones -- especially in 1,457 kilometres stretches out of 5,477 kilometres projects approved in Left Wing Extr
Read more...
"The parliamentary consultative committee on roads, which met today (February 17), headed by Union Transport Minister C P Joshi advocated higher security for contractors working in high risk zones -- especially in 1,457 kilometres stretches out of 5,477 kilometres projects approved in Left Wing Extremism affected States," an unnamed Road Ministry official said, reports PTI. Concerned over execution of barely 118 kilometres of road projects in a year's span in LWE-hit eight States, the parliamentary panel felt the need for extending high security cover to contractors executing projects under "high risk" zone in the country.
Read less...
February - 17 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the removal of 12 more bunkers from the Srinagar city as part of an exercise launched last year to reduce the footprints of the Security Forces in the Valley, reports IBNLive. With this, the total number of security bunkers removed in the Valley stands at 39 wi
Read more...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the removal of 12 more bunkers from the Srinagar city as part of an exercise launched last year to reduce the footprints of the Security Forces in the Valley, reports IBNLive. With this, the total number of security bunkers removed in the Valley stands at 39 with 27 of them removed earlier by the Government in two phases. The decision to undertake removal of bunkers in other towns will be taken shortly, an official spokesperson said. Also, Abdullah again urged the separatist leaders to accept the invitation and enter into a dialogue with interlocutors for finding a solution to Kashmir issue, adds Daily Excelsior.
Read less...
February - 17 
Defence Minister A K Antony on February 17 dismissed demands for the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir, saying infiltration attempts were still continuing and terrorists could not be given any "opportunity to succeed" there, Daily Excelsior reported. "Mili
Read more...
Defence Minister A K Antony on February 17 dismissed demands for the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir, saying infiltration attempts were still continuing and terrorists could not be given any "opportunity to succeed" there, Daily Excelsior reported. "Militancy has come down substantially but at the same time our feedback is not giving us comfort. Attempts for infiltration are still continuing... We cannot take any step that will give an opportunity for militants to succeed there," he told reporters. The Minister was asked if the controversial Act could be repealed, or withdrawn from the Kashmir valley. Stressing on the need for armed forces to be careful, Antony said, "Inimical forces across the border, 24x7 they are trying to send people to Jammu and Kashmir." Observing that the situation in the State was fast improving "because of various reasons", he said the Security Forces cannot relax and have to be vigilant. Antony also acknowledged that separatists in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East are "misusing" social networking sites and said "proper corrective action" will be taken. Responding to queries on "misuse" of social networking sites like Facebook by the separatists, the Minister said, "We know people are misusing these but at the same time we are not going to take any hasty decision." He refused to comment on limiting the access of social networking sites in the States where the services are being misused. "We will see, nothing has been decided now," he said. Antony said "proper corrective action" will be taken after ascertaining the whole issue. Of late, the separatist forces in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East were found actively using social networking sites to spread their propaganda. With their membership increasing with each day, they also initiate online discussions and post their comments on issues like stone-pelting and others.
Read less...
February - 17 
Government sources told The Indian Express on February 17 that they had been able to make contact with Akkaraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK, a top Maoist leader who is on the Maoist central committee, to negotiate the safe release of the abducted District Collector and the junior engineer.
Read more...
Government sources told The Indian Express on February 17 that they had been able to make contact with Akkaraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK, a top Maoist leader who is on the Maoist central committee, to negotiate the safe release of the abducted District Collector and the junior engineer. The Maoists have demanded the release of three or four of their comrades, including Ramakrishna’s wife Padma, who was arrested in November 2010 in Koraput while she was on her way to Narayanpatna to meet Ramakrishna and their son Prithvi.
Read less...
February - 17 
State Home Secretary U. N. Behera told The Indian Express that commando action was not being considered to free Krishna and Majhi. “Any commando action would endanger their lives. We have halted all combing operations, and are open to all channels of discussion... We are ready for a dialogue with th
Read more...
State Home Secretary U. N. Behera told The Indian Express that commando action was not being considered to free Krishna and Majhi. “Any commando action would endanger their lives. We have halted all combing operations, and are open to all channels of discussion... We are ready for a dialogue with the Maoists at the district and state levels”. Behera said he had asked social activist Swami Agnivesh, who recently helped in the release of five security men abducted by Maoists in Chhattisgarh, to open talks with the Maoists. Agnivesh had told The Indian Express that he had appealed to the Maoists to treat Krishna and Majhi with respect and cause them no bodily harm. “I would also appeal to the Maoists not to be rigid with the 48-hour deadline,” he had said.
Read less...
February - 17 
The Assistant Secretary Military Affairs of the Military Council faction of KCP, in a press release stated that the non locals residing in Manipur should leave the State, reports Kanglaonline.
Read more...
The Assistant Secretary Military Affairs of the Military Council faction of KCP, in a press release stated that the non locals residing in Manipur should leave the State, reports Kanglaonline.
Read less...
February - 17 
IANS reports that the restrictions on movement of passenger trains during night in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till February 24, a Railway statement said on February 17. 'In view of security reasons, running of the pa
Read more...
IANS reports that the restrictions on movement of passenger trains during night in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till February 24, a Railway statement said on February 17. 'In view of security reasons, running of the passenger trains on Kharagpur-Adra, Chakradharpur-Rourkela and Kharagpur-Tata sections will continue to be suspended 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. till February 24,' a South Eastern Railway (SER) statement said.
Read less...
February - 17 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the Maoists to release the “young Collector who is known for his hard work for the poor and tribals”. Residents of Malkangiri town observed a shutdown and held a massive rally demanding his safe release. In Kandhamal, Ganjam, Rayagada and Mayurbhanj, where Krishna
Read more...
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the Maoists to release the “young Collector who is known for his hard work for the poor and tribals”. Residents of Malkangiri town observed a shutdown and held a massive rally demanding his safe release. In Kandhamal, Ganjam, Rayagada and Mayurbhanj, where Krishna had worked in various capacities, people organised rallies and enforced bandhs.
Read less...
February - 17 
A meeting attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, Principal Secretary (Home) B R Sharma and Commander of the Army’s 15 Corps, which guards the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant General A Hasnain reviewed withdrawal of Disturbed Area Act from Srinagar and Budgam.
Read more...
A meeting attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, Principal Secretary (Home) B R Sharma and Commander of the Army’s 15 Corps, which guards the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant General A Hasnain reviewed withdrawal of Disturbed Area Act from Srinagar and Budgam. However, no decision was yet known on the issue. A similar committee of DGP, Home Secretary and Army Corps Commander based at Nagrota will review the withdrawal of the Act in Jammu. As per norms, once the Disturbed Area Act is removed, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) automatically ceases to be in force.
Read less...
February - 18 
According to PTI report, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on February 18, interacted with collectors of nearly 60 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts and asked them to contact him if they face any problem in executing development plans. During his one-and-half hour interactions with the
Read more...
According to PTI report, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on February 18, interacted with collectors of nearly 60 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts and asked them to contact him if they face any problem in executing development plans. During his one-and-half hour interactions with the collectors through video conferencing, Chidambaram took stock of the implementation of Integrated Action Plan (IAP), specially designed by the Centre for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit districts. Sources said Chidambaram asked the collectors to carry out as much development projects as possible and spend the first instalment of INR 250 million given to each District within current fiscal. The Home Minister told the collectors that spending of the funds should be reflected on the ground and the projects could be anything like construction of roads, bridges, school buildings, community halls or Anganwadi works but the fund should not spill over to the next financial year as the second instalment of the plan would come then. Chidambaram told the collectors to involve themselves in works of the IAP for their speedy and diligent implementation and asked them to contact him directly if they face any kind of problem, sources said.
Read less...
February - 18 
In November 2010, the Central Government approved the IAP for its implementation in 60 Districts, with the aim of giving a fillip to development schemes in tribal and backward regions, mostly affected by Maoists violence. The IAP has been given as an additional central assistance scheme on 100 per c
Read more...
In November 2010, the Central Government approved the IAP for its implementation in 60 Districts, with the aim of giving a fillip to development schemes in tribal and backward regions, mostly affected by Maoists violence. The IAP has been given as an additional central assistance scheme on 100 per cent grant basis. It is aimed at quick resolution of problems concerning healthcare, drinking water, education and roads. In 2010-11 alone, each of the 60 Districts was given a block grant of INR 250 million, with the total coming to a whopping INR 15 billion. In 2011-12, the grant will go up to INR 300 million each.
Read less...
February - 18 
On condition of anonymity, a Home Ministry official on February 18 revealed that following crackdown on North-East militants in Bangladesh, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) sent fresh feelers to the Centre expressing the outfit's interest for dialogue, reports Shillong Times.
Read more...
On condition of anonymity, a Home Ministry official on February 18 revealed that following crackdown on North-East militants in Bangladesh, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) sent fresh feelers to the Centre expressing the outfit's interest for dialogue, reports Shillong Times.
Read less...
February - 19 
Deccan Herald reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted on February 19 that peace talks with the ULFA held a ''good future'' and downplayed the threats to the Congress issued by the outfit's Paresh Barua faction ahead of Assam Assembly polls. "Both the government and the ULFA are committe
Read more...
Deccan Herald reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted on February 19 that peace talks with the ULFA held a ''good future'' and downplayed the threats to the Congress issued by the outfit's Paresh Barua faction ahead of Assam Assembly polls. "Both the government and the ULFA are committed to take the peace process forward and the process is on to bring other underground outfits of the North East to the negotiating table," Singh said in a brief interaction with journalists at the Circuit House. Asked about threat to the Congress by the anti-talk Paresh Barua faction, the Prime Minister said that those who are "now issuing such threats are away from India and are not aware of the ground realities".
Read less...
February - 19 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) can be decided by consultation between the Union Government and the State Government, claiming, however, that the Chief Minister was empowered to revoke the law, reports
Read more...
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) can be decided by consultation between the Union Government and the State Government, claiming, however, that the Chief Minister was empowered to revoke the law, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Army is the tool of the Union Government and its advise is really required to be taken into consideration before amending or abrogating AFSPA. However, my Government and the Central Government are on the same page so far as the removal of the AFSPA is concerned,'' Omar told reporters. "My Government had proposed the withdrawal of the law from certain areas like Srinagar and Budgam in Kashmir and from two Districts in Jammu division in consultation with the security advisors from the Army but Union Government was working on the suggestion. But nobody has veto on the issue whether to remove the law or it to remain,'' he added. Asked why he wasn't moving to revoke the law himself if had the powers to do so, Omar said the Central Government's opinion was necessary as Army works under its command. He was reacting to observations of Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on not revoking AFSPA from J&K.
Read less...
February - 20 
In an e-mail to the press anti-talk faction publicity in-charge Arunudoy Dohotia said, “We have already apprised the people of Assam that we will not compromise on the issue of Assam’s sovereignty, and the question of supporting the talks does not arise”, reports Sentinel. He claimed that ULFA chair
Read more...
In an e-mail to the press anti-talk faction publicity in-charge Arunudoy Dohotia said, “We have already apprised the people of Assam that we will not compromise on the issue of Assam’s sovereignty, and the question of supporting the talks does not arise”, reports Sentinel. He claimed that ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and other leaders had to sit for the talks since they were now under the control of the “enemy camp”.
Read less...
February - 21 
Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) of Narayanpatna in Koraput District sought dialogue with the State Government to resolve their long-standing demands and release of their ‘innocent members', who are in jail on charges of alleged Maoist links. Speaking to The Hindu, CMAS leader Nachika Linga said he
Read more...
Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) of Narayanpatna in Koraput District sought dialogue with the State Government to resolve their long-standing demands and release of their ‘innocent members', who are in jail on charges of alleged Maoist links. Speaking to The Hindu, CMAS leader Nachika Linga said he was ready to come out and hold direct talks with the Government to end the land-related exploitation of tribals in Narayanpatna area and release of arrested CMAS activists. He asked why the State Government never showed similar seriousness to resolve issues related to exploitation of tribals in remote areas which it showed for the release of the abducted Collector R. Vineel Krishna. “It again proves even in a democratic system all are not the same in the eyes of the ruling class,” he alleged. He also alleged that around 40 cases had been slapped on him intentionally and over 150 of CMAS activists were arrested to suppress their voice against exploitation.
Read less...
February - 21 
Nagaland postreports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)is worried over the growing nexus of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)leaders with Northeast militant groups as a huge of cache of sophisticated weapons in possession of Northeast insurgent groups, particularly theUnited Liberati
Read more...
Nagaland postreports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)is worried over the growing nexus of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)leaders with Northeast militant groups as a huge of cache of sophisticated weapons in possession of Northeast insurgent groups, particularly theUnited Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), is feared to have been finding route to Maoists in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar. Disclosing that Maoists are enhancing their striking power by adding sophisticated weapons like AK-47, SLR and mortars in their arsenal to combat government offensives, security sources in the MHA told Asian Age that Maoist military strategist Kishenji’s inclination towards the Northeast insurgent group was aimed at procuring sophisticated weapons available in abundant quantity with Northeast insurgent groups.
Read less...
February - 21 
The Hindu reports that the Naveen Patnaik Government on February 21 accepted eight of the 14 demands of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) made for the release of Malkangiri Collector R. Vineel Krishna and Junior Engineer Pabitra Majhi. ''We've so far agreed on eight issues based on sp
Read more...
The Hindu reports that the Naveen Patnaik Government on February 21 accepted eight of the 14 demands of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) made for the release of Malkangiri Collector R. Vineel Krishna and Junior Engineer Pabitra Majhi. ''We've so far agreed on eight issues based on specific Government measures and decisions,'' said Odisha Home Secretary U N Behera. He assured reporters that the captives were safe. Behera read out a statement on the eight points of agreement. These were: (1) Odisha Government will write to Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to take action on the extremists demand for release of Maoist central committee (MCC) members Sheela di (jailed in Jharkhand) and Padma (in Chhattisgarh) owing to their ill-health; (2) Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Konda Reddy and Nukadora communities categorized as Other Backward Castes (OBCs); (3) stopping the multi-purpose Polavaram project of Andhra Pradesh; (4) 'pattas' (record of rights) to tribals dispossessed of their land in the District of Malkangiri and Koraput; (5) irrigation in Maribada and Maniamkonda villages in Malkangiri; (6) compensation based on High Court (HC) order to Tadangi Gangulu and Ratanu Sirika who died of disease allegedly due to torture; (7) relevant laws for mining operations in Mali and Deomali bauxite mines; (8) minimum displacement of tribals and adequate compensation. Meanwhile, Naveen Patnaik expressed in the State Assembly replying to a question of Naba Kishore Das in the legislature that 178 Maoists have surrendered before the Police from the year 2001 to 2010, reports Orissadiary.com. As per the Surrender and Settlement Policy 2006 of the State Government, action is being taken for their settlement. Replying to a question of Pratap Sarangi, Patnaik expressed that 145 Maoists violence occurred during the year 2010-11 up to the month of January and 260 Maoist related violence occurred in past three years. Maoist activities noticed in 99 Police Station of 19 Districts. The Government has taken different steps to confront the Maoists activities.
Read less...
February - 21 
The jailed ‘chairman’ of the UNLF, Rajkumar Meghen alias Sanayaima, on February 21 renewed the offer made to the Centre that the outfit would lay down arms before United Nations authorities if the Centre allowed a plebiscite in Manipur in the presence of UN representatives and arrange for the deploy
Read more...
The jailed ‘chairman’ of the UNLF, Rajkumar Meghen alias Sanayaima, on February 21 renewed the offer made to the Centre that the outfit would lay down arms before United Nations authorities if the Centre allowed a plebiscite in Manipur in the presence of UN representatives and arrange for the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the State. Meghen said, “Before the plebiscite is held, the Army and paramilitary forces should be withdrawn and the UN peacekeeping forces should be deployed. The UNLF will deposit arms to the UN authorities on a date prior to the plebiscite and will abide by whatever decision the people give. The UN authorities should hand over power in accordance with the verdict. It is the only way to resolve the conflict.” “The UNLF is not waging a war against the Centre but is struggling for the restoration of the State's sovereignty,” Meghen added.
Read less...
February - 22 
Business Standard reports that a Home Ministry official, who did not want to be quoted, said, “Huge vacancies in the administrative set-up and large-scale absenteeism have been reported from the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas. There are over 94,800 vacancies to be filled up as on Decembe
Read more...
Business Standard reports that a Home Ministry official, who did not want to be quoted, said, “Huge vacancies in the administrative set-up and large-scale absenteeism have been reported from the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas. There are over 94,800 vacancies to be filled up as on December 31, 2010, by these states. These are indicative of poor presence of government machinery in the affected areas. Such trends would further alienate the people and render the entire exercise of countering Naxalism futile.” Of the 94,800 vacancies, as many as 33,000 alone are from Andhra Pradesh, 18,000 in Jharkhand, 14,000 in Maharashtra, 12,300 in West Bengal, 5,000 in Orissa, 4,500 in Bihar and 3,500 in Chhattisgarh. States have communicated to the Home Ministry that most of these posts would be filled up during the calendar year 2011. However, these States, at a recent meeting addressed by the Prime Minister, were told to expedite the recruitment and training of Police personnel, the official said. Moreover, 10 battalions of specialised force trained and equipped for counter insurgency and jungle warfare operations named Commando Battalion for Resolute Action are being raised as a part of the Central Reserve Police Force during 2008-09 to 2010-11. In 2008-09, two battalions were raised, one each at Jagadlpur (Chhattisgarh) and Koraput (Orissa). The next year, four battalions were raised comprising one each at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Gaya (Bihar) and Bhandara (Maharashtra).
Read less...
February - 22 
The Centre is considering withdrawal of more Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir as situation in the Valley is improving, reports Times of India. Minister of State for Home Gurudas Kamat said in Parliament on February 22 that while 10 battalions of CPMF had been withdrawn fro
Read more...
The Centre is considering withdrawal of more Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir as situation in the Valley is improving, reports Times of India. Minister of State for Home Gurudas Kamat said in Parliament on February 22 that while 10 battalions of CPMF had been withdrawn from Kashmir during 2009, further withdrawals are being considered and examined. Kamat said deployment of CPMF in Kashmir valley is a subject of continuous appraisal and review. The force levels are maintained in order to meet the requirements of the State Government for maintaining law and order. The State Police has also acquired better capabilities and higher numbers of personnel as a result of capacity building efforts.
Read less...
February - 23 
India on February 23 said involvement of ‘state actors' in Pakistan with terrorist outfits has come to light on a number of occasions, including in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), and terror infrastructure continues to exist in that country, Times of India reports.
Read more...
India on February 23 said involvement of ‘state actors' in Pakistan with terrorist outfits has come to light on a number of occasions, including in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), and terror infrastructure continues to exist in that country, Times of India reports. "Inputs from central security agencies and through various open sources confirm that terrorist infrastructure continues to exist in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir by way of numerous training camps, communication centres and launching pads," Minister of State for Home Gurudas Kamat told Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) in reply to a question. Kamat, in his written response, said: "The involvement of state actors with these terrorist outfits has come to light on a number of occasions and also in 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai." He said the Government continues to be alert to these threats and has re-calibrated its measures to combat terrorism by way of reviewing threat perceptions and a number of important decisions and measures have been taken. These steps include augmenting the strength of Central Para Military Forces, effective border management through border fencing, flood lighting, deployment of surveillance equipment, legally enabling deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in joint venture and private industrial undertakings, establishment of National Security Guard hubs at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai and tighter immigration control. Replying to another question, Kamat said India has consistently emphasised to Pakistan the need to implement its solemn commitments, including those given at the highest level, that it would not permit the territory under its control to be used to support terrorism against India in any manner.
Read less...
February - 23 
Kanglaonline reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) said on February 23 that the outfit is deeply committed to the peace process and reconciliation. The statement was made in reaction to the accusation by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NS
Read more...
Kanglaonline reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) said on February 23 that the outfit is deeply committed to the peace process and reconciliation. The statement was made in reaction to the accusation by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) that NSCN-IM cadres are now carrying out `military operation` in eastern Nagaland and expressed its apprehension that there could be resurgence of factional clashes of the Naga underground organisations if the NSCN-IM does not strictly abide the `convenant of reconciliation’.
Read less...
February - 23 
The Anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on February 23 denied that the three persons killed by SFs in Goalpara District on February 19 were cadres of the outfit. The ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, N. Dinthi Gwra, in a statement emailed to the media said the
Read more...
The Anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on February 23 denied that the three persons killed by SFs in Goalpara District on February 19 were cadres of the outfit. The ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, N. Dinthi Gwra, in a statement emailed to the media said the dead were not cadres of the NDFB-ATF.
Read less...
February - 23 
The mercy petition for Afzal Guru, convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001), has not yet been forwarded to President Pratibha Patil, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram disclosed on February 23, reports Times of India. In reply to a question in
Read more...
The mercy petition for Afzal Guru, convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001), has not yet been forwarded to President Pratibha Patil, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram disclosed on February 23, reports Times of India. In reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament), Chidambaram said 23 of the 25 mercy petitions with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs have been forwarded to the President. Afzal Guru, whose petition stands at number 18 in the list, however, is not one of those forwarded. The case was "under examination". He also said that a new procedure was being followed in forwarding the case to the President. Afzal Guru was found guilty of plotting the December 13, 2001, Parliament House attack, in which nine people were killed, and was sentenced to death in 2002. The Delhi High Court confirmed the death penalty in 2003.
Read less...
February - 24 
According to Outlook, the Chhattisgarh Government on February 24 told the Supreme Court (SC) that it would not be possible to shift villagers from relief camps within a definite timeframe due to possible reprisals from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) which killed 700 tribals in the
Read more...
According to Outlook, the Chhattisgarh Government on February 24 told the Supreme Court (SC) that it would not be possible to shift villagers from relief camps within a definite timeframe due to possible reprisals from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) which killed 700 tribals in the past five years. In an affidavit submitted through counsel Atul Jha, the State Government however, said it was taking all steps to gradually shift the villagers back to their villages from the relief camps set up close to Police Stations in the worst Maoist-hit Dantewada and Bijapur Districts. Since 2005, the relief camps in Dantewada and Bijapur have been attacked 34 times. In 2010 alone, these relief camps have been attacked 9 times. In the last five years, more than 700 innocent tribals have been killed by Maoists after being branded as sympathiser of Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) or as Police informers. "It is submitted that in the prevailing security scenario with the Maoists determined to exterminate all those people opposed to them or unwilling to join their cadre, it would not be possible to force the remaining inmates of these camps to leave immediately," the affidavit said. The State's affidavit comes in the backdrop of the January 18 SC's direction to wind up the relief camps as civil rights groups alleged they are used to shelter armed Salwa Judum members and special Police officers trained by the Government to tackle Maoists.
Read less...
February - 24 
Assam Tribune reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 24 disclosed that four years ago he almost succeeded in engaging United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in peace talks but the outfit backed out. Referring to the North-East, the Prime Minister said the situation in Manipur and som
Read more...
Assam Tribune reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 24 disclosed that four years ago he almost succeeded in engaging United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in peace talks but the outfit backed out. Referring to the North-East, the Prime Minister said the situation in Manipur and some parts of Assam is a cause of concern. But the overall the situation has improved.
Read less...
February - 24 
Hindustan Times report that 300 personnel of the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a special anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] force, have been deployed in Balaghat District to combat the growing presence of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. The deployment is part o
Read more...
Hindustan Times report that 300 personnel of the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a special anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] force, have been deployed in Balaghat District to combat the growing presence of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. The deployment is part of a strategy to surround Naxal-hit areas in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha, said an intelligence officer, requesting anonymity. The Centre will decide standard operating procedures for them. In the first phase, these battalions were trained at the army’s insurgency and jungle warfare training centre in Mizoram and the CRPF’s anti-terror training centre at Silchar. Of the 10 COBRA battalions trained in guerrilla warfare, nine have already been deployed in Maoist-hit States. The deployment of three companies of COBRA in Balaghat follows a recent spurt in Maoist activity in the area. “We have fresh intelligence inputs that Naxalites are coercing tribal youths to join the movement,” Inspector General (IG) V Muniraju said. “We have already started sending them in search operation along with the state’s anti-Naxal squads,” Muniraju said. He, however, refused to comment on when and how CoBRA will begin its operation.
Read less...
February - 24 
Noting that Jammu and Kashmir had gone through a "difficult time" in 2010, Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 24 said the Government was keeping its "fingers crossed" this summer while remaining vigilant as he asserted that no quarter should be given to secessionists, reports Daily Excel
Read more...
Noting that Jammu and Kashmir had gone through a "difficult time" in 2010, Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 24 said the Government was keeping its "fingers crossed" this summer while remaining vigilant as he asserted that no quarter should be given to secessionists, reports Daily Excelsior. "We have passed through a difficult time, particularly the last summer. Since then the situation has improved. But we keep our fingers crossed. Come this summer, I hope we will be vigilant enough to ensure that the unfortunate events that took place in the last summer in parts of Jammu and Kashmir do not take place," the Prime Minister said in Parliament. "Our approach to the problems of Jammu and Kashmir is that we will give no quarter to secessionist elements. We will do everything in our power to strengthen the hands of the State Government to provide a fairer deal to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, to provide avenues for gainful employment," the PM added. He also said that the report of the Rangarajan committee appointed by him to work out a plan for providing up to one-lakh jobs to Kashmiri youth was "nearly ready" and once its implementation starts the "mindset" of Kashmiri people will change. Asserting that the dialogue process set to be resumed, he asked Pakistan to grasp its hand of friendship and made it clear that all issues can be resolved if it stopped use of its territory for anti-India activities. "I sincerely hope and believe that the new ruling classes of Pakistan would grasp the hands of our friendship and recognise that whatever are our differences, terror as an instrument of State policy, is something that no civilised society ought to use," he said.
Read less...
February - 25 
a Zeliangrong based militant outfit has been floated with a slogan, “Zeliangrong Ringtelo”, meaning ‘Long live the Zeliangrong people’. The new underground outfit christened as Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was floated on February 25 with a primary aim to protect the Zeliangrong interest. ‘Chairman
Read more...
a Zeliangrong based militant outfit has been floated with a slogan, “Zeliangrong Ringtelo”, meaning ‘Long live the Zeliangrong people’. The new underground outfit christened as Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was floated on February 25 with a primary aim to protect the Zeliangrong interest. ‘Chairman’ of the outfit Kamson said ZUF’s jurisdiction covers the 'Zeliangrong Naga' inhabited areas in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. ZUF is not against other revolutionary groups, states Imphal Free Press.
Read less...
February - 25 
Irengbam Chaoren, the president of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), in a message given to the people of Manipur on the occasion of its Independence Demand Day of February 25, stated that the invitation of Indian Government to the revolutio
Read more...
Irengbam Chaoren, the president of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), in a message given to the people of Manipur on the occasion of its Independence Demand Day of February 25, stated that the invitation of Indian Government to the revolutionary groups for holding peace talks is not about sovereignty of Manipur but it is for consolidating integrity of India at the cost of Manipur`s sovereignty, reports Kanglaonline. The RPF categorically stated that armed campaign is the only practical means to regain the lost sovereignty of Manipur, adds Sangai Express.
Read less...
February - 25 
The State Government has ordered reopening of educational institutions, including recognized Private Schools up to Higher Secondary level of Kashmir Division (excluding Ladakh region) and also those falling in winter zone of Jammu Division from March 1 after observing winter vacations, according to
Read more...
The State Government has ordered reopening of educational institutions, including recognized Private Schools up to Higher Secondary level of Kashmir Division (excluding Ladakh region) and also those falling in winter zone of Jammu Division from March 1 after observing winter vacations, according to Kashmir Times. An official spokesman said any default in observance of the calendar of vacations so authorized shall attract action under rules, reads the order.
Read less...
February - 26 
Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai who was in Imphal for his two-day visit to the State stated that sovereignty and integration of Naga inhabited areas would not be included during talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Nagaland Post reports. Talking to reporte
Read more...
Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai who was in Imphal for his two-day visit to the State stated that sovereignty and integration of Naga inhabited areas would not be included during talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Nagaland Post reports. Talking to reporters on February 26, Pillai said, “New Delhi will not discuss any matter related with demand of sovereignty and integration in the talks with the NSCN-IM but the talk will be an open one.”
Read less...
February - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked Islamabad to act responsibly to ensure that there is no violation of ceasefire. "While we are taking every care from our side not to indulge in violation of ceasefire, Pakistan should also act responsibly in this regard and help maintain truce along the borders," O
Read more...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked Islamabad to act responsibly to ensure that there is no violation of ceasefire. "While we are taking every care from our side not to indulge in violation of ceasefire, Pakistan should also act responsibly in this regard and help maintain truce along the borders," Omar said.
Read less...
February - 27 
Security Forces in Nawadih introduced Community-Policing programme to tackle the Maoists in the region on February 27. Locals were given food and clothing as incentives, as part of the programme. Anoop T. Mathew, Superintendent of Police of Palamu, said that such programmes help bridge gaps between
Read more...
Security Forces in Nawadih introduced Community-Policing programme to tackle the Maoists in the region on February 27. Locals were given food and clothing as incentives, as part of the programme. Anoop T. Mathew, Superintendent of Police of Palamu, said that such programmes help bridge gaps between the Police and locals, and also protects them from recruiting by the Maoists.
Read less...
February - 28 
alleging the Security Forces for the killing of Haji Nazir Ahmad of Kreeri on February 28, in an emailed statement, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesman, Ehsan Illahi warned, “The killers of Haji Nazir will not be spared,” reports Kashmir Times.
Read more...
alleging the Security Forces for the killing of Haji Nazir Ahmad of Kreeri on February 28, in an emailed statement, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesman, Ehsan Illahi warned, “The killers of Haji Nazir will not be spared,” reports Kashmir Times.
Read less...
February - 28 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again underlined the importance of resolving political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically, according to Daily Excelsior. "I told in categorical terms that financial help to the State is indeed a welcome gesture for which we are thankful to the Centre Government
Read more...
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again underlined the importance of resolving political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically, according to Daily Excelsior. "I told in categorical terms that financial help to the State is indeed a welcome gesture for which we are thankful to the Centre Government but the political issues require political addressing", he said, adding that giving due weightage to this aspect the Centre Government constituted the institution of Interlocutors to deal with issues of political nature. "We are hopeful that dialogue process would get broad banded and result-oriented", he said. "Our endeavour is to create peaceful atmosphere and safeguard the future of the State", he said, adding that his party would continue to strive for internal autonomy of the State. On the Rehabilitation Policy, the Chief Minister said that his Government has provided a legal mechanism for those who have crossed over to other side of the Line of Control (LoC) during militancy and want to return as peaceful persons and live a normal life. "Some 600 applications have been received from these persons so far which are being scrutinized", he added.
Read less...
February - 28 
Nagaland Post reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 28 made it clear that it has not withdrawn its key demand of sovereignty for Nagaland and blamed the Central Government for the delay in finding a solution to the six-decades-old Naga problem. V
Read more...
Nagaland Post reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 28 made it clear that it has not withdrawn its key demand of sovereignty for Nagaland and blamed the Central Government for the delay in finding a solution to the six-decades-old Naga problem. V Horam, the officiating ‘Kilo Kilonser’ (‘Home Minister’) of the NSCN-IM, told the media that Nagas have neither ‘small Nagalim’ nor ‘greater Nagalim’. They have just land in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, besides Naga areas in Myanmar. Exclusion of any part of land is not acceptable to Naga people and NSCN-IM, he added.
Read less...
March - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, over 51,000 arms licenses have been issued across Jammu and Kashmir during the past two years and maximum of them were obtained by the people of Doda District. Divulging these details in the Legislative Assembly in response to a question, the Minister in-charge Home sai
Read more...
According to Daily Excelsior, over 51,000 arms licenses have been issued across Jammu and Kashmir during the past two years and maximum of them were obtained by the people of Doda District. Divulging these details in the Legislative Assembly in response to a question, the Minister in-charge Home said that the District Magistrates and Home Department issued a total of 51,622 arms licenses during the past two years. Of these, District Magistrates issued 51616 licenses and Home Department only six. No arms license was issued in Shopian and Kulgam Districts. Doda District with 15876 licenses is followed by Ramban District where 9976 licenses were given to the people during the past two years. The Srinagar District with 6297 arms license is at third place while as Jammu District holds 4th place with 6073 licenses. Among the Districts where over 1000 arms licenses have been issued are Poonch (3153), Kishtwar (5154) and Udhampur (3170). The Minister, however, said that these licenses were issued under Section 13 of Arms Act, 1959 and Rule 4 of Arms Rule 1962 Schedule-II read and as per the instructions issued by Union Ministry of Home Affairs. He further stated that, four sale/ keep arms licenses have been issued since January 2008 till date while 21 such licenses are under process in the Home Department. The Minister said that a total of 48,197 weapons were manufactured during the past two years across the State generating revenue of INR 30, 64,661. The arms licenses are issued for the purpose of acquisition/ possession, acquisition/ possession/ carrying and use for protection/ sport/ target practice/ display, for protection of crops and cattle and carrying on journey in or through any part of India.
Read less...
March - 1 
Daily Excelsior reports that Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with Jammu and Kashmir Police are undergoing training in handling crowds and mob violence that claimed over 100 lives in the Valley during protests last summer. It has been stated by Special Director General CRPF (J&K
Read more...
Daily Excelsior reports that Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with Jammu and Kashmir Police are undergoing training in handling crowds and mob violence that claimed over 100 lives in the Valley during protests last summer. It has been stated by Special Director General CRPF (J&K zone), Anirudh Uppal, "We are doing training with State Police in handling crowds and how to deal with mobs”. In order to avoid collateral damage, he further said, "We had these non-lethal weapons last year and we are bringing more of them this year.”
Read less...
March - 1 
India is awaiting a reply from Pakistan on its request to send a team there to question some suspects in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks(also known as 26/11) case before it takes a decision on allowing a commission from Islamabad to visit India, reports The Hindu. “We just agreed to a
Read more...
India is awaiting a reply from Pakistan on its request to send a team there to question some suspects in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks(also known as 26/11) case before it takes a decision on allowing a commission from Islamabad to visit India, reports The Hindu. “We just agreed to allow a commission to come to India to record the evidence of the Investigating Officer, the Magistrate who recorded the statements, and some doctors, who conducted the post mortem. We are awaiting a reply to our questions,'' the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on March 1. “It does not mean one way or the other. We will take a view once we get a final and firm answer from Pakistan. We are awaiting an answer to the question that we have put forth,'' Chidambaram said.
Read less...
March - 1 
Sify.com reports that Chhattisgarh has spent INR 12.23 billion for creating road network since 2003-04 in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas, a senior Minister told the State Assembly on March 1. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Brijmohan Agrawal informed the House
Read more...
Sify.com reports that Chhattisgarh has spent INR 12.23 billion for creating road network since 2003-04 in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas, a senior Minister told the State Assembly on March 1. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Brijmohan Agrawal informed the House in a written reply to Leader of Opposition Ravindra Choubey that a little over INR 12.23 billion was spent since 2003-04 for road infrastructure in Maoist-affected areas. He stated that 395 road works had been completed while construction works were underway on another 101 roads. The Minister added that INR 10.63 billion was made available by the State Government while the rest of the amount was provided by the Central Government.
Read less...
March - 1 
The All Party Hurriyat Conference- Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani was questioned on March 1 by the special cell of Delhi Police in connection with a Hawala (illegal money transfer) case in which one of his close aides Ghulam Mohammed Bhat has been arrested, reports Daily Excelsior.G
Read more...
The All Party Hurriyat Conference- Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani was questioned on March 1 by the special cell of Delhi Police in connection with a Hawala (illegal money transfer) case in which one of his close aides Ghulam Mohammed Bhat has been arrested, reports Daily Excelsior.Geelani made an unsuccessful attempt to leave Delhi on March 1 morning when he was intercepted by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Bhisham Singh near the airport and escorted to Lodhi Road where his statement as well as questioning was done.During the two-hour questioning, Geelani was brought face to face with Bhat, who is at present in Police custody after he was arrested under Unlawful Activities (Preventive) Act, on January 21.Commenting on the questioning of Geelani, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said, "Delhi Police had requested him to make himself available for questioning in a Hawala case. He (Geelani) had cited poor health as the reason for non-appearance to which he was asked to appear as soon as he was fine. However, he was leaving this morning for Srinagar. His statement was recorded and now he can leave whenever he wants to.”
Read less...
March - 1 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have urged the people to carry out a militant war against the private power plants and extended solidarity to the non-cooperation movement of villagers, reports Times of India. The Maoists said in the name of development of Srikakulam District, people
Read more...
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have urged the people to carry out a militant war against the private power plants and extended solidarity to the non-cooperation movement of villagers, reports Times of India. The Maoists said in the name of development of Srikakulam District, people with power were encroaching systematically the villagers' land with active connivance of the state Government. In a press statement released at Macchkund area on the border of Munchingput in Andhra Pradesh on March 1, Andhra-Odisha Border special zonal committee (AOBSZC) ‘secretary’ Bhaskar urged the villagers to fight for their rights.
Read less...
March - 1 
Times of India reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on March 1 refrained from confirming that he had opposed Odisha Government's decision to release five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to secure the release of District Collector R. Vineel Krishna and a junior enginee
Read more...
Times of India reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on March 1 refrained from confirming that he had opposed Odisha Government's decision to release five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to secure the release of District Collector R. Vineel Krishna and a junior engineer P. Majhi from the captivity of the Maoists. Asked about the "swap", Chidambaram limited himself to saying that he respected the "judgement" of the Odisha Government. "It's not important whether we agree or disagree. It was a sensitive matter and it was handled by the State Government. They have handled it to the best of their ability," Chidambaram said.
Read less...
March - 2 
DNA reports that in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on March 2, it was decided that the State Government would not withdraw Security Forces (SFs) from areas dominated by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), though it announced to halt combing operations since Febr
Read more...
DNA reports that in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on March 2, it was decided that the State Government would not withdraw Security Forces (SFs) from areas dominated by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), though it announced to halt combing operations since February 20 following abduction of Malkangiri District collector R Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi, a senior Home Department official said. "According to commitments made to the mediators, the State Government will not take any coercive step till peace prevailed," Chief Secretary BK Patnaik said earlier. Besides 12 battalions of central para-military forces (seven battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and five battalions of Border Security Force (BSF), adequate number of Odisha Police's elite anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism] force - Special Operation Group (SOG), India Reserve Battalion (IRB), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Police Officers (SPOs) were also deployed for anti-Maoist operations. Now with the State Government deciding not to execute Operation Green Hunt, these Forces would keep a watch on the movement of Maoists and their activities, the official said. "Presence of BSF and CRPF in Maoist-hit areas is itself an indication that the State Government will act if required," the official added.
Read less...
March - 2 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdulla, on March 2 said that the State Government has received around 600 applications from the kin of Kashmiri militants across the Line of Control (LoC) for the latter’s return and rehabilitation, reports Kashmir Observer. The Government would take all possib
Read more...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdulla, on March 2 said that the State Government has received around 600 applications from the kin of Kashmiri militants across the Line of Control (LoC) for the latter’s return and rehabilitation, reports Kashmir Observer. The Government would take all possible steps to facilitate the return of the militants, Abdullah said, adding that the process had been taken up expeditiously and involved thorough verification. The applications would have to go through a multi-stage verification exercise involving the local Police and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The cases approved are likely to be allowed to cross over through the Wagah and Attari border posts or the LoC crossing points of Salamabad in Uri, Baramulla District and Chakan-da-Bagh in Poonch District.
Read less...
March - 2 
Nagaland Post reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on March 2 held the first round of talks with the Government’s newly appointed interlocutor R S Pandey during which the group submitted a list of 30 demands that includes sovereignty for Nagaland. The meet
Read more...
Nagaland Post reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on March 2 held the first round of talks with the Government’s newly appointed interlocutor R S Pandey during which the group submitted a list of 30 demands that includes sovereignty for Nagaland. The meeting, held at undisclosed location, lasted for about 90 minutes during which a NSCN-IM delegation led by its ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah submitted their 30-point demands. Another round of talks will be held on March 3 (today). Pandey conveyed to them that there was no possibility of sovereignty for Nagaland and the talks could be held around granting more autonomy. “The government hasn’t given us any counter proposal, we have had comprehensive discussion, we will continue with the talks,” Muivah told reporters after the meeting. While the Centre said this time there would be no discussion on sovereignty, Muivah has said the NSCN-IM would not compromise on sovereignty.
Read less...
March - 2 
Telegraph reports that traffic was disrupted on March 2 for over three hours on National Highway 31 as the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) staged a “people’s revolution” at Barama in Assam’s Baksa District to press for Bodoland State. ABSU president Promode Boro said that the Centre created three new
Read more...
Telegraph reports that traffic was disrupted on March 2 for over three hours on National Highway 31 as the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) staged a “people’s revolution” at Barama in Assam’s Baksa District to press for Bodoland State. ABSU president Promode Boro said that the Centre created three new States in 2000 and “if Telangana is going to be created, why not Bodoland?” He warned that “any isolated decision on the creation of a new state will not be tolerated. There must be a comprehensive policy.” He said the creation of a full-fledged state was necessary, as “autonomy with amended arrangement and limited mandate” could not fulfil the aspirations and mitigate the grievances of Bodo people.
Read less...
March - 2 
three days after the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) cautioned that any one/group opting out of Naga reconciliation would be answerable to the Nagas, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) announced that th
Read more...
three days after the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) cautioned that any one/group opting out of Naga reconciliation would be answerable to the Nagas, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) announced that they would not participate at the forthcoming highest level summit because of the ongoing military offensive and several past instances of violation of the Covenant of Reconciliation (COR) by NSCN-IM. While appreciating NSCN-IM ‘Chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu’s call for Reconciliation in the local dailies, they said the arrival of NSCN-IM cadres in eastern Naga homeland nearly a month back and motives of the military offensive could not be ignored.
Read less...
March - 2 
voicing over Government of India and NSCN–IM talks, the NSCN-K on March 2 said that conceding to arrangements such as “autonomy or economic package” was unacceptable.
Read more...
voicing over Government of India and NSCN–IM talks, the NSCN-K on March 2 said that conceding to arrangements such as “autonomy or economic package” was unacceptable.
Read less...
March - 3 
According to Daily Excelsior, Omar Abdullah on March 3 said that militancy and unemployment were the biggest challenges of his Government. "Militancy is the source of frustration among youths and the unfavorable conditions prevailing over here due to militancy is the fountainhead of unemployment in
Read more...
According to Daily Excelsior, Omar Abdullah on March 3 said that militancy and unemployment were the biggest challenges of his Government. "Militancy is the source of frustration among youths and the unfavorable conditions prevailing over here due to militancy is the fountainhead of unemployment in the Valley. But it is not possible to provide Government job to every unemployed youth of the State," Abdullah said.
Read less...
March - 3 
Nagaland Post on March 3 reports that against the backdrop of the decision by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) not to participate in the proposed highest level talks for reconciliation till the National So
Read more...
Nagaland Post on March 3 reports that against the backdrop of the decision by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) not to participate in the proposed highest level talks for reconciliation till the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN- IM) stops its military offensive in Eastern Nagaland, NSCN–IM ‘General Secretary’ and ‘ato kilonser’ (Prime Minister) Th. Muivah has asserted that the NSCN-IM was at liberty to send its men on duty and that the top leadership are in Nagaland to talk about reconciliation. Muivah said he and ‘Chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu have come to Nagaland to hold talks with other leaders, since signatures have already been appended for Naga reconciliation. He further said that the NSCN-K ‘Chairman’ S. S. Khaplang was the first to append his signature on the Covenant of Reconciliation (COR).
Read less...
March - 3 
Sentinel reports that the Director General of Border Security Forces (BSF) Raman Srivastava said on March 3 that BSF gave Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) a list of camps of Indian militant outfits operating in North East and will discuss the issue of presence of the militant leaders of these groups there. H
Read more...
Sentinel reports that the Director General of Border Security Forces (BSF) Raman Srivastava said on March 3 that BSF gave Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) a list of camps of Indian militant outfits operating in North East and will discuss the issue of presence of the militant leaders of these groups there. He said that we gave them the list of Indian militant outfit camps, including the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the names of militant leaders who are still using the soil of the Bangladesh.
Read less...
March - 3 
Sify.com reports that the restrictions on passenger trains at night in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till March 10, the South Eastern Railway (SER) said on March 3. “In view of security reasons, running of passenger trains on Kh
Read more...
Sify.com reports that the restrictions on passenger trains at night in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till March 10, the South Eastern Railway (SER) said on March 3. “In view of security reasons, running of passenger trains on Kharagpur-Adra, Chakradharpur-Rourkela and Kharagpur-Tata section will continue to remain suspended upto March 10 from 10 p.m. to 5am”, the railways said. Accordingly, several express trains have been diverted, re-scheduled and regulated, it said.
Read less...
March - 4 
Arunachal Indigenous Peoples Union (AIPU) observed on March 4, that ‘Greater Nagalim’ demand by the NSCN-IM is a greater threat to Arunachal territorial integrity compared to the oft-repeated Chinese claims over the state. In a statement, the union viewed the Nagalim issue seriously in the backdrop
Read more...
Arunachal Indigenous Peoples Union (AIPU) observed on March 4, that ‘Greater Nagalim’ demand by the NSCN-IM is a greater threat to Arunachal territorial integrity compared to the oft-repeated Chinese claims over the state. In a statement, the union viewed the Nagalim issue seriously in the backdrop of the peace talks going on at New Delhi between the Government of India and NSCN-IM leaders. “The Naga leaders are adamant on their demand for a ‘Greater Nagaland’ that encompasses territories of several North-Eastern states including Arunachal’s Tirap and Changlang districts and going by the attitude of the Indian government, it is a matter of greater concern for the indigenous tribes of the state than the Chinese claims,” AIPU said.
Read less...
March - 4 
Imphal Free Press reports that the Secretary Military Affairs of the Lanheiba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC) in a press release urged all non locals to leave the state. The release further states that, the decision is a part of ‘Operation Clear Cut’ of the outfit a
Read more...
Imphal Free Press reports that the Secretary Military Affairs of the Lanheiba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC) in a press release urged all non locals to leave the state. The release further states that, the decision is a part of ‘Operation Clear Cut’ of the outfit and dictates several strictures including the ban of sale of land and property to outsiders, not to employ non locals and not to rent out living quarters, not to transport non locals within and outside the state and for all non locals to close shop. After April 4 deadline, the party would use all its resources including guns and bombs to ensure that “Operation Clear-Cut” ends in success, adds Sangai Express.
Read less...
March - 4 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 4 maintained that the separatists could not be given a veto vis-à-vis the political roadmap to Kashmir dispute, reports Kashmir Times. Exuding hope that the separatists too would soon be part of dialogue process to find a solution to Kashmir dispute, he, howeve
Read more...
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 4 maintained that the separatists could not be given a veto vis-à-vis the political roadmap to Kashmir dispute, reports Kashmir Times. Exuding hope that the separatists too would soon be part of dialogue process to find a solution to Kashmir dispute, he, however, clarified that even the separatists, who have refused to be part of the dialogue so far, could not veto the political roadmap. He stated that, “I don’t think anybody should have a veto. We welcome the cooperation and involvement of all sections of public opinion including those who are not part of the mainstream politics. But I don’t think we should give any group a veto on the outcome of the dialogue.” Regarding the spate of arbitrary arrests in the Valley, he stated, “As far as arbitrary arrests are concerned, I’ve no hesitation in saying that such arbitrary arrests should not take place”, adding, “If they were taking place in the Valley, were not consistent with the norms of civilised Governments.” The Prime Minister, however, mentioned, “I urge the Government of Pakistan to leave no stone unturned to bring the culprits [26/11] to book. The activities of extremist groups in Pakistan are a source of concern. I urge Pakistan to take strong and resolute action against these groups that is in the interest of Pakistan, the South Asian region and the world at large.” Regarding revocation of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) and troop’s withdrawal, Prime Minister asserted that both the Government and the Army would be happy if the situation became conducive for the revocation of Disturbed Area Act (DAA).
Read less...
March - 4 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on March 4 claimed that ‘ato kilonser’ (‘Prime minister’) Kitovi Zhimomi of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) during the September 18 meeting of 2010 said that the ‘Chairman’ of NSCN-K, Khaplang, was against r
Read more...
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on March 4 claimed that ‘ato kilonser’ (‘Prime minister’) Kitovi Zhimomi of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) during the September 18 meeting of 2010 said that the ‘Chairman’ of NSCN-K, Khaplang, was against reconciliation in a Joint Working Group meeting, reports Nagaland Post. The meeting dubbed as ‘September Summit’ was held at the residence of Hukato Naga in Dimapur District and attended by top leaders of the three Naga political groups. When Kitovi was asked by NSCN-IM, the reason behind Khaplang’s stand, he confessed that they have internal problems within themselves. “But, after having much of conversation he says that we cannot go back from reconciliation. So, in the NSCN-K, there exist two camps or schools of thought, one for the reconciliation and the other against to it,” he added. Further, the NSCN-IM said Khaplang’s refusal to attend highest leadership level meeting, despite having held a number of reconciliation summits, nine rounds in Chiangmai in Thailand and 36 rounds in Nagaland, was to be viewed decisively by one and all.
Read less...
March - 4 
Union ‘Home Secretary’ G K Pillai said that the Government of India is expecting Paresh Barua to come for talks once the formal dialogue process gets under way. The Home Secretary also added that the crackdown by Bangladesh Government has made it difficult for the insurgent outfits of the North-east
Read more...
Union ‘Home Secretary’ G K Pillai said that the Government of India is expecting Paresh Barua to come for talks once the formal dialogue process gets under way. The Home Secretary also added that the crackdown by Bangladesh Government has made it difficult for the insurgent outfits of the North-east to operate from the country.
Read less...
March - 5 
lamenting the factional clash between the newly floated Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Khoupum area under Tamenglong District on March 5 claiming one life from the ZUF, the Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) has appeale
Read more...
lamenting the factional clash between the newly floated Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Khoupum area under Tamenglong District on March 5 claiming one life from the ZUF, the Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) has appealed for peace and non-violence and restrain from all concerned, reports Nagaland Post.
Read less...
March - 5 
Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio while addressing the Tenyimi Elders’ Meet organized by Tenyimi Women Union Dimapur (TWUD) at Kuda village in Dimapur District on March 5 said, the long unsolved Naga political issue was like an ailment and emphasized on Naga unity to “stay healthy.”
Read more...
Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio while addressing the Tenyimi Elders’ Meet organized by Tenyimi Women Union Dimapur (TWUD) at Kuda village in Dimapur District on March 5 said, the long unsolved Naga political issue was like an ailment and emphasized on Naga unity to “stay healthy.”
Read less...
March - 6 
Sarkar Hembram, a Police Constable, suspected to have been abducted by Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) cadres in West Midnapore District, remained untraced for the third day, Police said. “Search operations are being conducted in the area. We are trying our best to
Read more...
Sarkar Hembram, a Police Constable, suspected to have been abducted by Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) cadres in West Midnapore District, remained untraced for the third day, Police said. “Search operations are being conducted in the area. We are trying our best to trace Constable, Sarkar Hembram,” said SP Praveen Tripathi. Hembram was abducted on March 3, by the suspected PCPA cadres from his in-law's house in Beliabera in the District.
Read less...
March - 6 
The Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on March 6 said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government had received over 600 applications for a rehabilitation policy from relatives and parents of Kashmiri militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) who wants to return, reports Times of India. “They are being
Read more...
The Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on March 6 said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government had received over 600 applications for a rehabilitation policy from relatives and parents of Kashmiri militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) who wants to return, reports Times of India. “They are being verified," CM Omar Abdullah added. "I hope the day is not far when we will approve these 600 applications for the return and rehabilitation of youth gone across," Omar said, adding that those, who had gone across for arms training to PoK will return without guns but along with wives and children to live a life of honour and dignity. The applications have been filed with Police chiefs of various Districts of Jammu and Kashmir during the past 2 months. The State Government has formally announced the rehabilitation policy on November 23, 2010. The policy has been launched to facilitate the return of ex-militants who belong to Jammu and Kashmir and had crossed over to PoK for arms and explosive training but had later given up and are willing to return to the State. The policy states that those who have gone to PoK or Pakistan between January 1 1989 and December 31 2009 and their dependents will be eligible for consideration under the policy. The applications would be scrutinised by District Superintendents of Police (SPs) and then forwarded to Crime Investigation Department (CID), which will prepare a dossier and give it to the Home Department which will take a final call on whether the person can be permitted to return, the policy states. The militants would be allowed to enter only through Wagah Border in Punjab and Salamabad and Chakan-Da-Bagh Line of Control (LoC) points in Jammu and Kashmir.
Read less...
March - 6 
The Government’s interlocutor RS Pandey on March 6 said that Government is willing to offer Nagaland greater autonomy in running its affairs and is learnt to be considering a move to transfer a few subjects from the Concurrent List to the State List exclusively in the case of this state to resolve t
Read more...
The Government’s interlocutor RS Pandey on March 6 said that Government is willing to offer Nagaland greater autonomy in running its affairs and is learnt to be considering a move to transfer a few subjects from the Concurrent List to the State List exclusively in the case of this state to resolve the six-decade-old conflict and insurgency, reports Nagaland post. “They deserve greater autonomy in running their own affairs. Greater autonomy is something which ought to be considered as part of the honorable negotiated settlement,” added R.S Pandey.
Read less...
March - 6 
Union Home Secretary GK Pillai has described the progress of the ongoing peace talks between the Government and the rebel outfits in the North East such as the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) as ‘good’.
Read more...
Union Home Secretary GK Pillai has described the progress of the ongoing peace talks between the Government and the rebel outfits in the North East such as the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) as ‘good’.
Read less...
March - 7 
according to Superintendent of Police (SP, Nuapada) Rajesh Pandit, the Maoists have started consolidating in the Sunabeda tiger reserve in Nuapada District. SP Pandit said that around 175 Maoists are entrenched in the sanctuary. "The number of Maoists has increased in the past two weeks. It has almo
Read more...
according to Superintendent of Police (SP, Nuapada) Rajesh Pandit, the Maoists have started consolidating in the Sunabeda tiger reserve in Nuapada District. SP Pandit said that around 175 Maoists are entrenched in the sanctuary. "The number of Maoists has increased in the past two weeks. It has almost trebled as earlier only 50 to 60 Maoists had been camping in the area," the SP told TOI.
Read less...
March - 7 
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Central Kashmir Range, Abdul Gani Mir on March 7 dismissed the reports that Srinagar is a militancy free zone, adding that around 50 militants are active in the Central Kashmir Range. He said this included some foreign militants as well. Referring to the arrests made b
Read more...
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Central Kashmir Range, Abdul Gani Mir on March 7 dismissed the reports that Srinagar is a militancy free zone, adding that around 50 militants are active in the Central Kashmir Range. He said this included some foreign militants as well. Referring to the arrests made by the Police after 2010's summer agitation, the DIG said that 1400 persons were arrested from Srinagar District. Out of these
Read less...
March - 7 
five Maoists cadres identified as Ganti Prasadam, Padma,wife of Maoist leader Ramakrishna, Andaluri Iswari, Rosa Mandangi and Gokul Kuldipia booked at Koraput jail expressed their unwillingness to be released despite being granted bail by the Odisha High Court after the State Government decided to w
Read more...
five Maoists cadres identified as Ganti Prasadam, Padma,wife of Maoist leader Ramakrishna, Andaluri Iswari, Rosa Mandangi and Gokul Kuldipia booked at Koraput jail expressed their unwillingness to be released despite being granted bail by the Odisha High Court after the State Government decided to withdraw cases against them in the wake of Malkangiri District collector's abduction. The Maoist leaders demanded the release of 627 tribals lodged in different jails. "Unless the Government starts initiative to free the tribals from jail according to the agreement, we will not avail of the bail," Ganti Prasadam told his lawyer Nihar Patnaik.
Read less...
March - 7 
Kanglaonline on March 7 reports that eleven persons including nine (six children) family members of the Sunil Meitei faction Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Sunil Faction), who are settled at Mizoram Bongkon village, were abducted by unidentified persons. However, KCP alleged that it was the handy w
Read more...
Kanglaonline on March 7 reports that eleven persons including nine (six children) family members of the Sunil Meitei faction Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Sunil Faction), who are settled at Mizoram Bongkon village, were abducted by unidentified persons. However, KCP alleged that it was the handy work of Security Forces (SFs) Personnel.
Read less...
March - 7 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria on March 7 said that the ATS has got "new material and good information" after interrogating Praveen Mutalik and some more arrests are likely in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case, reports Times of India. "During the interrogation o
Read more...
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria on March 7 said that the ATS has got "new material and good information" after interrogating Praveen Mutalik and some more arrests are likely in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case, reports Times of India. "During the interrogation of Mutalik, we have got good information and new material that has been recorded. He told us about the boys who underwent training of bomb making, using of weapons and marshal arts. The names of boys are with us," Rakesh Maria claimed. Praveen Venkatesh Mutalik alias Praveen Mutalik, a member of radical Hindu outfit Abhinav Bharat, was arrested from Gokak town in Belgaum District of Karnataka on January 31, 2011 by the ATS. Rakesh Maria refused to divulge more information but said, "the ATS would soon file supplementary charge sheet in the court." The ATS has so far arrested 12 persons, including prime accused Sadhvi Prangya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit, members of the same right-wing Hindu group.
Read less...
March - 7 
Nagaland Post reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) founder member and ‘vice chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, who was released from prison after twelve years, said that he was hopeful of "meaningful talks" with New Delhi to resolve the conflict in Assam.
Read more...
Nagaland Post reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) founder member and ‘vice chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, who was released from prison after twelve years, said that he was hopeful of "meaningful talks" with New Delhi to resolve the conflict in Assam.
Read less...
March - 7 
Sangai Express reports that arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Sanayaima alias RK Meghen was produced before the Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Guwahati on March 7. Talking to media persons inside the court complex, arrested UNLF ‘chairman’ reacted s
Read more...
Sangai Express reports that arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Sanayaima alias RK Meghen was produced before the Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Guwahati on March 7. Talking to media persons inside the court complex, arrested UNLF ‘chairman’ reacted strongly to the remarks of Union Home Secretary GK Pillai who is quoted to have said in media that militant outfits have shown interested in talks after many leaders including Meghen have been arrested. In this regard, Meghen retorted, ‘‘we have never said we are interested in talks, nor they have made any offer’ and the stand of UNLF is right to self determination of the people of Manipur who firmly believe in the proposal of plebiscite announced by UNLF in 2005. The growing demand of the people for holding plebiscite to resolve the Manipur-India conflict is appreciable. So, there is no question of any talks with India from the side of UNLF".
Read less...
March - 7 
The Armed Forces are facing a shortage of 15,004 officers and have initiated several measures, including increasing the intake of Short Service Commission (SSC) officers, to meet the shortfall, Defence Minister AK Antony informed Lok Sabha (Lower house of Parliament) on March 7, reports Times of Ind
Read more...
The Armed Forces are facing a shortage of 15,004 officers and have initiated several measures, including increasing the intake of Short Service Commission (SSC) officers, to meet the shortfall, Defence Minister AK Antony informed Lok Sabha (Lower house of Parliament) on March 7, reports Times of India. In written reply to a question, Defence Minister AK Antony said "the extent of shortage of officers is around 12,349 in the Army, 1,818 in the Navy and 837 in the Air Force. The shortage of pilots in the Air Force is about 426." "There is no significant problem of shortage of personnel below officer rank (PBORs) in the Armed Forces," he added. "All officers, including those in the Short Service Commission (SSC), are now eligible to hold substantive rank of Captain, Major and Lieutenant Colonel after two, six and 13 years of reckonable service respectively. The tenure of SSC officers has been increased from 10 to 14 years," he said.
Read less...
March - 8 
Taking note of reports of Pune-based real estate agent and stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan's alleged links with arms dealers and people associated with terror activities, the Supreme Court on March 8 asked the Centre to indicate whether he could be booked under the anti-terror law, reports The Hindu.
Read more...
Taking note of reports of Pune-based real estate agent and stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan's alleged links with arms dealers and people associated with terror activities, the Supreme Court on March 8 asked the Centre to indicate whether he could be booked under the anti-terror law, reports The Hindu. A bench of Justices B Sudershan Reddy and S S Nijjar said that emerging evidence marked a threat to national security. Hasan Ali Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in Pune on March 7 under the charge of massive money laundering and tax evasion.
Read less...
March - 8 
the NSCN-K, National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Federal Government of Nagaland / Naga National Council (FGN/NNC) met on March 8 in Dimapur in the presence of the members of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and said that they ‘realised the urgency’ of the highest lev
Read more...
the NSCN-K, National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Federal Government of Nagaland / Naga National Council (FGN/NNC) met on March 8 in Dimapur in the presence of the members of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and said that they ‘realised the urgency’ of the highest level ‘summit’ of the three groups. The highest level summit implies a meeting of the top most leaders of the three Naga underground organisations as part of the Naga reconciliation process, Sangai Express reports.
Read less...
March - 8 
Times of India reports on March 8, that over 2,600 civilians and Security Force (SF) personnel were killed between 2008 and 2010 in several incidents of Left Wing Extremist (LWE) violence across the country, says Minister of State (Home Affairs) Gurudas Kamat. According to the information given by K
Read more...
Times of India reports on March 8, that over 2,600 civilians and Security Force (SF) personnel were killed between 2008 and 2010 in several incidents of Left Wing Extremist (LWE) violence across the country, says Minister of State (Home Affairs) Gurudas Kamat. According to the information given by Kamat in Lok Sabha, out of the total of 2,632 casualties, including 1,799 civilians and 833 SF personnel, a highest of 1,003 was in 2010, followed by 908 in 2009 and 721 in 2008. Incidentally, there has been an increase in the number of incidents of economic targets by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Out of the 909 such attempts, a highest of 325 were on forest road, culvert; 158 on telephone exchanges; 135 on school buildings; 127 on railways properties; 61 on panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) bhawans; 33 to disturb electric supply by targeting poles and 18 on mining related projects among others in the last three years. About 6,061 incidents of violence by LWE were reported during the period, the Minister said.
Read less...
March - 8 
Sify.com reports that the Chhattisgarh Government has purchased 3,065 bullet-proof jackets for its Police Force in its fight against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, State Home Minister Nankiran Kanwar told the Raipur Assembly on March 8. In April 2010, Chhattisgarh saw one o
Read more...
Sify.com reports that the Chhattisgarh Government has purchased 3,065 bullet-proof jackets for its Police Force in its fight against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, State Home Minister Nankiran Kanwar told the Raipur Assembly on March 8. In April 2010, Chhattisgarh saw one of the worst Maoists attacks on its Security Forces in which 75 troopers were killed. Each jacket, weighing 6.3 kilograms and will cost INR 56,137.50. Kanwar, in his written reply to Congress member Shakrajit Nayak, also said that the Union Home Minister had exempted the jacket purchase from customs and excise duty.
Read less...
March - 9 
Somali pirates, on March 9 freed all crew members of a hijacked ship M.V. Rak Afrikana including 11 Indians, who have since been shifted to a Spanish naval ship, according to The Hindu. However, the fate of six Indians aboard another hijacked vessel M.V. Suez still hangs in the balance even as its o
Read more...
Somali pirates, on March 9 freed all crew members of a hijacked ship M.V. Rak Afrikana including 11 Indians, who have since been shifted to a Spanish naval ship, according to The Hindu. However, the fate of six Indians aboard another hijacked vessel M.V. Suez still hangs in the balance even as its owner has been persuaded by the Egyptian government to hold negotiations. The Indian Navy and the Consulate in Dubai had requested the Spanish Navy to use its vessel located near Afrikana to rescue the 11 Indian crew members. Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said all of them were safe aboard the Spanish naval ship.
Read less...
March - 10 
in a high-level meeting held in Bhubaneswar on March 10 under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the State Government has decided to construct 614.82 kilometres of road under State Road Project during the 2011-12 financial years in 15 CPI-Maoist-affected Districts of the State, repor
Read more...
in a high-level meeting held in Bhubaneswar on March 10 under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the State Government has decided to construct 614.82 kilometres of road under State Road Project during the 2011-12 financial years in 15 CPI-Maoist-affected Districts of the State, reports Orissadiary.com. As many 13 new road and one bridge project would be constructed in the tribal dominated areas, according to an official spokesperson. He said that for the development of road connectivity in the CPI-Maoist-affected Districts of the State, project proposals were submitted with Centre for Improvement of 490 kilometres of State roads and sanction of Government of India has been received for 205 kilometres of roads. He said that by 2011 January, 362 road projects have been approved under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) assistance. In addition, in its bid to encourage youths to join mainstream, the State Government has planned a mega job fair in CPI-Maoist-affected Districts, reports Indian Express. "A Mega Job Fair has been planned in Left-Wing Extremism affected Districts like Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur on March 12 and 13," said Director of State Employment Mission A K Padhee in Bhubaneswar.
Read less...
March - 10 
Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has appreciated the wisdom demonstrated by leaders of Naga outfits for their renewed commitment to reconciliation process led by Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). “Their sacrifices and roles towards achieving meaningful peace will be remembered by a
Read more...
Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has appreciated the wisdom demonstrated by leaders of Naga outfits for their renewed commitment to reconciliation process led by Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). “Their sacrifices and roles towards achieving meaningful peace will be remembered by all,” a statement issued by NPMHR ‘General Secretary’ Gina Sangkham said and thanked FNR for their patient efforts towards securing peace among the Nagas.
Read less...
March - 10 
Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has dismissed recent report published in some local dailies that three Naga outfits, NSCN-K, Federal Government of Nagaland/Naga National Council (FGN/NNC) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSC
Read more...
Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has dismissed recent report published in some local dailies that three Naga outfits, NSCN-K, Federal Government of Nagaland/Naga National Council (FGN/NNC) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) have agreed to confront the newly formed Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF). Stating that while it was unfortunate that a creation of a new militant organization could not be healthy, the Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), NSCN-K, however, said it was a “duty of all concerned” to identify the factors that contributed to its formation.
Read less...
March - 10 
Outlook India reports that the Indian Air Force (IAF) on March 10 said it has deployed Garud Special Forces commandos and four choppers for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations but withdrawn the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operating in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected
Read more...
Outlook India reports that the Indian Air Force (IAF) on March 10 said it has deployed Garud Special Forces commandos and four choppers for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations but withdrawn the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operating in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas in Chhattisgarh. To protect its choppers from the Maoists attacks, the IAF chief said Garud Commandos have been deployed on these helicopters to retaliate whenever such a situation arises. "Four IAF choppers are operating in Raipur, Dantewada, and Jagdalpur areas. We also used to operate UAVs in these areas to track the LWE but they have been withdrawn," IAF chief P V Naik told reporters in New Delhi. The IAF chief said the choppers "carry a Garud Special Force member on board who mans the gun, which is not the integrated part of the helicopter." On the withdrawal of UAVs from anti-Naxal operations, Naik said, "beyond a certain season, it loses its surprise element... And these UAVs were not meant for what they were being used for." He said the IAF withdrew the UAVs after it found that it was not able to meet the requirements. On the Rules of Engagement (RoE) in LWE-affected areas, the IAF chief said very "stringent" rules have been provided to the IAF for firing back when its choppers come under attack from the LWE.
Read less...
March - 10 
The Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu, Letika Saran on March 10 dismissed Sri Lankan Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne's allegation that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had three secret training camps in the State close to its border with Kerala as baseless, reported The Hindu. “Ther
Read more...
The Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu, Letika Saran on March 10 dismissed Sri Lankan Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne's allegation that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had three secret training camps in the State close to its border with Kerala as baseless, reported The Hindu. “There are no LTTE camps in Tamil Nadu. The press reports appearing in this regard are baseless and devoid of any reality,” Ms. Saran said in a press release. Referring to Mr. Jayaratne's remarks in the Sri Lankan Parliament that the LTTE was behind the attack on the Mahabodhi temple in Chennai, Ms. Saran said the LTTE had no role in it. “The Mahabodhi temple in Chennai was attacked by the sympathisers of Sri Lankan Tamils, and the real accused have been arrested. The LTTE has no role in this affair and their very presence in Tamil Nadu is denied,” She added. Meanwhile, the Union Government also “categorically denied” allegations of hosting LTTE training camps in Tamil Nadu.
Read less...
March - 11 
Daily Excelsior reports that, the Centre’s Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on March 11 said they would hold interactive sessions with women of the State seeking their opinion on the Kashmir issue as their voice was not heard enough during earlier meetings. The three-member team arrived in Srinaga
Read more...
Daily Excelsior reports that, the Centre’s Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on March 11 said they would hold interactive sessions with women of the State seeking their opinion on the Kashmir issue as their voice was not heard enough during earlier meetings. The three-member team arrived in Srinagar to take part in a two-day interactive session with the women in order to take their voice on board before finalising their report on Kashmir issue. The unscheduled interaction with the women has delayed the finalisation of the report of the Interlocutors on political resolution of Jammu and Kashmir. The Interlocutors had last month said the report will be submitted to Union Home Ministry within 15 days.
Read less...
March - 11 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on March 11 that the Union Government and the Jammu and Kashmir Government have chalked out a joint strategy to keep the upcoming summer ‘good’ in the Kashmir Valley and ensure normal activities according to Daily Excelsior. Police had been procuri
Read more...
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on March 11 that the Union Government and the Jammu and Kashmir Government have chalked out a joint strategy to keep the upcoming summer ‘good’ in the Kashmir Valley and ensure normal activities according to Daily Excelsior. Police had been procuring laser guns, grenades, tear smoke shells and bullets from the Border Security Force (BSF) Academy at Tikanpur (Haryana) and Defence and Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Union Home Ministry has agreed to provide an assistance of over INR 28 Million to the Police Department for procurement of non-lethal weapons to curb the protests in the Kashmir Valley, if they erupt once again in the Valley this summer.
Read less...
«
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
»
Page 1 of 7
ADVANCED SEARCH
Incident Year Wise
Incidents- 2024
Incidents- 2023
Incidents- 2022
Incidents- 2021
Incidents- 2020
Incidents- 2019
Incidents- 2018
Incidents- 2017
Incidents- 2016
Incidents- 2015
Incidents- 2014
Incidents- 2013
Incidents- 2012
Incidents- 2011
Incidents- 2010
Incidents- 2009
Incidents- 2008
Incidents- 2007
Incidents- 2006
Incidents- 2005
Incidents- 2004
Incidents- 2003
Incidents- 2002
Incidents- 2001
Incidents- 2000
Country :
--All--
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Zone :
--All--
State :
--All--
District :
--All--
Date From :
The Valid date is required
Date To:
The Valid date is required