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January - 1 
Army Chief General V K Singh has opposed the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from parts of Jammu and Kashmir anytime soon, saying this could result in the "emergence of terror sanctuaries and safe havens", reports IANS. He said one summer of peace does not mean normalcy has
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Army Chief General V K Singh has opposed the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from parts of Jammu and Kashmir anytime soon, saying this could result in the "emergence of terror sanctuaries and safe havens", reports IANS. He said one summer of peace does not mean normalcy has returned to the troubled border state and warned that if the contentious special powers are withdrawn, the army would feel constrained in operating against terror groups if the situation deteriorates. "The partial revocation of AFSPA will result in the emergence of sanctuaries and safe havens for terrorists while the army will be constrained from operating against them," Singh said in an interview.
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January - 1 
Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is heading towards prosperity, Minister for Health Services and Horticulture Sham Lal Sharma on January 1 said a record number of tourists had visited the State last year, reports PTI. "The J-K government has been moving the state towards prosperity and the yea
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Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is heading towards prosperity, Minister for Health Services and Horticulture Sham Lal Sharma on January 1 said a record number of tourists had visited the State last year, reports PTI. "The J-K government has been moving the state towards prosperity and the year 2011 remained peaceful and satisfactory...a record number of tourists visited the state," the Minister.
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January - 1 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 1 said the insurgency situation in the State was under control, reports The Telegraph. The Paresh Barua group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) e-mailed a video to the media houses, showing about 50 cadres taking part in a parade in battle fatigue at an
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 1 said the insurgency situation in the State was under control, reports The Telegraph. The Paresh Barua group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) e-mailed a video to the media houses, showing about 50 cadres taking part in a parade in battle fatigue at an unknown hideout surrounded by hills and jungles. The video did not reveal anything about the group’s intention of sending it or its future plans.
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January - 1 
It is not possible for the leaders of the militant groups of North East including ‘Commander-in Chief’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Paresh Baruch to stay in China without the knowledge of the Chinese authorities, said former GOC of the 4 Corps of the Army, Lt Gen (Reid) DB Shekhatkar,
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It is not possible for the leaders of the militant groups of North East including ‘Commander-in Chief’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Paresh Baruch to stay in China without the knowledge of the Chinese authorities, said former GOC of the 4 Corps of the Army, Lt Gen (Reid) DB Shekhatkar, reports The Assam Tribune. Talking to The Assam Tribune, Lt Gen Shekhatkar, who is well versed with the security scenario in the North East, said that no militant leader can stay in a country like China without any tacit understanding with the authorities and the leaders of the militant groups of the region must have been receiving help from some officials of China. It may be mentioned here that according to reports available with the Government of India, Paresh Baruah and other militant leaders / frequently visit China.
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January - 1 
nine more Districts came into existence in Chhattisgarh on January 1, taking the total number to 27, Chief Minister Raman Singh said, reports The Times of India. The new Districts, were carved out to speed up the pace of development, Singh said while talking to reporters in Raipur. The new Districts
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nine more Districts came into existence in Chhattisgarh on January 1, taking the total number to 27, Chief Minister Raman Singh said, reports The Times of India. The new Districts, were carved out to speed up the pace of development, Singh said while talking to reporters in Raipur. The new Districts are Sukma, Kondagaon, Balod, Bemetara, Baloda Bazar, Gariaband, Mungeli, Surajpur and Balrampur. Sukma District has been carved out of Dantewada District and Kondagaon from Bastar District.
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January - 1 
some separatist groups on January 1 said they are not against talks with the Centre for resolution of the Kashmir issue but maintained that the Government needs to take certain steps before resumption of the dialogue process, Zee News reports. All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Chairman
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some separatist groups on January 1 said they are not against talks with the Centre for resolution of the Kashmir issue but maintained that the Government needs to take certain steps before resumption of the dialogue process, Zee News reports. All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said his faction was not against dialogue and they were ready for a meaningful dialogue between India, Pakistan and leadership of Kashmir. "The talks should not be held for the sake of talking. The process should be result oriented," Mirwaiz said in response to Chidambaram's statement on dialogue with separatists. Mirwaiz, whose moderate faction has held several rounds of talks with the Centre till 2005 before pulling out, said dialogue process so far has not yielded any results as the government was "never serious" about talks. The Hurriyat Chairman said his group had given four point proposal that included de-militarising Kashmir, repeal of "black" laws and release of political prisoners, for making forward movement on the resolution of Kashmir issue. "The government's various wings seem to be confused. Home Minister offers dialogue but Army chief is against it... New Delhi could not reach a consensus on revocation of the AFSPA, which is a minor issue. How will they evolve consensus for resolution of Kashmir issue?" he added.
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January - 2 
A civilian was killed and two others were injured in the firing over the protesters by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, who were guarding NHPC installation at Boniyar in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The dead has been identified as 25 year old Altaf Ahmad Sood o
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A civilian was killed and two others were injured in the firing over the protesters by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, who were guarding NHPC installation at Boniyar in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The dead has been identified as 25 year old Altaf Ahmad Sood of Berneth, and injured as 70-year-old Abdul Majid Khan and 25-year-old Parvaiz Ahmad Khan of Bimyar village. Replying to question on reasons behind the people's protest, Principal Secretary Home, B R Sharma said the preliminary reports have revealed that the people wanted power supply to the area directly from the NHPC manned power station. He added, "As the people were protesting against the NHPC, it was appropriate for the NHPC authorities to seek assistance of local law and order machinery rather than dealing with the situation on their own.'' He further said that the CISF was not a part of the Counter Insurgency (CI) Grid operating in the State as they have been deployed by the NHPC exclusively for the security of their installations across the State. He also said that all paramilitary forces and State Police have once again been reminded of the SOP devised by the Home Department in consultations with the Union Home Ministry and asked to strictly adhere to it to avoid civilian casualties during the protests. The SOP was devised after 2010 summer unrest in Kashmir. Under the SOP, the protests would be quelled by ensuring that there were no or minimum injuries. The SOP was put in place in early 2011.
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January - 2 
admitting that violence in the country is still at an "unacceptably high level", the Government reminded militant groups of the futility of armed movement saying only talks could resolve their problems. It also said 'settlement' or 'talks' leading to agreement with larger number of groups in the nor
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admitting that violence in the country is still at an "unacceptably high level", the Government reminded militant groups of the futility of armed movement saying only talks could resolve their problems. It also said 'settlement' or 'talks' leading to agreement with larger number of groups in the north-east and elsewhere, including Jammu and Kashmir, would be a "watch word" for the Centre in 2012. "Violence is still at an unacceptably high level and every effort will be made to contain violence," P Chidambaram said. He said militant groups would be prevailed upon, through judicious mix of police action and developmental action, to realize the futility of violence and that the only way to resolve differences in a democratic society is through talks. "In any democratic society that wants a peaceful atmosphere, containment of violence is always the buzzword. We have to bring down violence near zero level and make people understand the futility of violence. Nobody is going to overthrow the state by violence. So, it is a completely futile method to achieve one's goal," he said. Asked what will be his priority in the new year, Chidambaram said in 2012, "capacity building" would continue to be the buzzword and it would take two to three years to reach a capacity where government can say that it can meet the challenges.
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January - 2 
The arrest of two operatives of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) on December 22 has confirmed what Delhi Police have been suspecting for a while now -- that the Punjab-based terror outfit is on the lookout for a major strike to announce its revival, reports Economic Times. "Delhi Police arreste
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The arrest of two operatives of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) on December 22 has confirmed what Delhi Police have been suspecting for a while now -- that the Punjab-based terror outfit is on the lookout for a major strike to announce its revival, reports Economic Times. "Delhi Police arrested two Babbar Khalsa operatives who were planning to assassinate some political and religious leaders. We are investigating to confirm how many people are working with the group," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ashok Chand said. The Police claimed that these operatives were planning strikes in Delhi and Punjab by reviving the BKI modules. Chand said: "After the end of militancy in Punjab, the remaining BKI operatives went underground. But with the recovery of the RDX from Ambala [Haryana] and the arrest of these two operatives it is clear that the BKI is trying to revive itself." Sarabpreet and Jaswinder Singh, in their early 30s, were arrested in a joint operation by Delhi Police's Special Cell and Crime Branch on December 22. While one was arrested in Delhi, the second was arrested from Ropar District in Punjab.
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January - 2 
troubled by inflammatory and obscene postings on social networking sites, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is establishing three special Police Stations to fight cyber crime in the State, according to DNA. The special cyber police stations will now be entrusted with the job of cracking down on hi-tech c
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troubled by inflammatory and obscene postings on social networking sites, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is establishing three special Police Stations to fight cyber crime in the State, according to DNA. The special cyber police stations will now be entrusted with the job of cracking down on hi-tech crimes relating to cyber frauds and inflammatory postings on social networking sites. “We did not have this facility earlier. Cyber crimes will be registered separately in these special police stations,” said Raja Aijaz Ali, Inspector General of Police (Crime branch). “Complaints against people who post objectionable content against anyone or launch defamatory campaigns on Facebook will also be covered and investigated. Plus lottery frauds and credit card misuse will also be tackled,” he added.
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January - 2 
two additional Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions, earmarked for the Saranda forest area that was freed from over 10 years of Maoist dominance in a month-long offensive last August, will take guard in February. At present, three battalions of Paramilitary troopers are already stationed i
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two additional Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions, earmarked for the Saranda forest area that was freed from over 10 years of Maoist dominance in a month-long offensive last August, will take guard in February. At present, three battalions of Paramilitary troopers are already stationed in Saranda. Deputy inspector-general (DIG), CRPF, Bhanu Pratap Singh said, “Though the basic idea behind deployment of more CRPF jawans in Saranda is to bolster the security apparatus in the area that had been home to Maoists for about a decade, the troopers will also have to perform a major role. They will have to provide full security cover to official machinery that will be stationed in the forest under the Centre’s integrated action plan (IAP),” Singh said.
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January - 3 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has taken to moral policing reports The Times of India. ULFA-ATF ‘chairman’ Abhijeet Barman, in an emailed statement on January 3 said, "We also want to know from the people about their suggestions on what exemplary punishment would be
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has taken to moral policing reports The Times of India. ULFA-ATF ‘chairman’ Abhijeet Barman, in an emailed statement on January 3 said, "We also want to know from the people about their suggestions on what exemplary punishment would be suitable for those who commit crimes that contribute to overall degradation of society."
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January - 3 
Jammu region recorded "zero infiltration" for the first time in 2011 despite several attempts along the Indo-Pak border, Police said on January 3, according to Hindustan Times. "2011 is the first year that has witnessed 'zero infiltration' (along Indo-Pak border). There has been no infiltration anyw
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Jammu region recorded "zero infiltration" for the first time in 2011 despite several attempts along the Indo-Pak border, Police said on January 3, according to Hindustan Times. "2011 is the first year that has witnessed 'zero infiltration' (along Indo-Pak border). There has been no infiltration anywhere along the border in Jammu region," said Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu Zone) Dilbagh Singh. "There have been ceasefire violations. There have been dozens of infiltration attempts but they have not been successful," he added. To a question about the state of militancy in Jammu region, Singh said, "It was the best year as far as security, militancy and peace are concerned." Referring to militancy, he said while Doda and Reasi Districts are free from the menace, there is presence of militancy in Kishtwar, Rajouri and Poonch, though it is very marginal in Ramban District of Jammu region. Singh said 32 listed militants were operating in Jammu region at present. Police and security forces have eliminated 32 militants, including 11 top commanders in 2011, he said, adding that due to fear of Security Forces, militants have gone underground. "But our endeavour is to stamp out militancy completely from the region," he added. Daily Excelsior reports that militants are also working on recruiting local youth in certain areas of the State, including Pulwama, to expand terror network and the task has been assigned to a person, Usman Bhai alias Chhota Rehman.
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January - 3 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is raising a group of 21 female terrorists at its training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for carrying out sabotage activities in India, Army sources said on January 3, according to Times of India. "We have confirmed reports that LeT is imparting training to 21 se
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is raising a group of 21 female terrorists at its training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for carrying out sabotage activities in India, Army sources said on January 3, according to Times of India. "We have confirmed reports that LeT is imparting training to 21 selected female terrorists at its training facilities in Muzaffarabad in PoK for carrying out terrorist activities in India," an unnamed Army official said in New Delhi. Army said the new group, named as Dukhtareen-e-Toiba, is planned to be made active in the Kashmir Valley by the LeT. The women terrorists are planned to be infiltrated into India through routes in Uri sector or using the aerial route through some other country. DNA quoted sources as saying, "Inputs reveal that 21 girls are being trained by LeT at Divalia, Muzzafarabad, under the name of Dukhtaran-e-Toiba." The group, after training, have been placed under the command of an LeT ‘commander’, Sayeed Sadaqat Hussain, for future deployment in Kashmir, the sources added. Intercepts indicate that the new front is being activated since the earlier formation of women Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) led by Asiya Andrabi has not been successful in mobilising people as it had in the past, adds The Hindu. According to reports, the sources said, the effort is to try and infiltrate these trained cadres into India either through the Uri sector or even Nepal. Another training camp, according to other information, is located at Turbeladem in PoK in which over 400 terrorists in various groups are being trained and that the facility is being commanded by a senior officer of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The sources said the ISI asked the LeT and other terror groups to carry out attacks against the Indian troops deployed on the Line of Control (LoC). These groups, the reports said, carried out reconnaissance in areas on the other side of the LoC facing the Indian forward defence locations.
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January - 3 
The Sangai Express reports that United Naga People's Council (UNPC) in a statement said that it stands for better relationship between the people of the hills and the valley (Ching+Tam) and added that Naga People's Front (NPF) is formed under the banner of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagala
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The Sangai Express reports that United Naga People's Council (UNPC) in a statement said that it stands for better relationship between the people of the hills and the valley (Ching+Tam) and added that Naga People's Front (NPF) is formed under the banner of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Issak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) as a last resort to break the Nagas of Manipur. NPF is a political organization of Nagaland and hence should not interfere in the affairs of Manipur. UNPC further stated that UNPC and its armed wing the Ching-Tam Liberation Army (CTLA) stand for the unity and peace of the people of Manipur.
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January - 4 
After a slew of abductions and repeated threats from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during recent months, Indian Railways employees posted in far-flung areas which fall under Maoist-affected zones have sent an SOS to Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi for better protection during duty hou
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After a slew of abductions and repeated threats from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during recent months, Indian Railways employees posted in far-flung areas which fall under Maoist-affected zones have sent an SOS to Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi for better protection during duty hours, reports The Indian Express. While the coal belts in eastern and central India and key routes in the east coast region are the main areas from where these complaints have poured in, a new section proving to be a headache is Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, bordering Chhattisgarh. The Lumding section post in Tinsukia, Assam, is also another area from where complaints have poured in. The matter came to a flashpoint when an assistant loco pilot was abducted late last year and money had to be paid as ransom to get him released. Faced with this problem, the railway unions have threatened to pull out men and women engaged in vital operation-related work in these areas. “We have taken up the matter with the apex level in the ministry, including the chairman and member staff. No one wants a crippling strike, but with so many complaints pouring in, we might have no other option if we cannot find a solution,” said Shiv Gopal Mishra, general secretary of All India Railwaymen’s Federation.
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January - 4 
Bandipora Police on January 4 neutralized two militant modules, one each of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who were planning the target killings in the District. Superintendent of Police (Bandipora) Bashir Ahmed Khan said that Police arrested six youths in two separate raids from
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Bandipora Police on January 4 neutralized two militant modules, one each of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who were planning the target killings in the District. Superintendent of Police (Bandipora) Bashir Ahmed Khan said that Police arrested six youths in two separate raids from Hajin area of Sonawari in the District. They were affiliated with HM and LeT. Khan said that Police arrested a youth, identified as Fayaz Ahmed of village Hajin. He said that during the questioning Fayaz disclosed that he was working with the HM since last nine months. Khan said that on his disclosure, Police arrested two of his accomplices from Hajin. They have been identified as Zubair Ahmed Parray. Khan said that the trio confessed that they were working with the HM and were recruiting the youth into militant ranks. During the questioning they said that they were tasked to kill some influential political workers and Police personnel in the District. A matrix sheet and list of people of few political workers and police personnel were recovered from their possession, Khan added. Also, Police neutralized an LeT module, believed to be planning target killings, operating in Sonawari area and arrested three militants, identified as Zahoor Ahmed Dar, Ghulam Muhammad Bhat and Nissar Ahmed Ganie. Zahoor Ahmad Dar had visited Pakistan at the behest of LeT for computer training in May 2011. After staying in training camps for 15 days he returned back. Later, Zahoor Ahmed contacted a surrendered militant, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, for sending across some educated youths for computer and arms training. Ghulam Mohammed motivated Nissar Ahmed Dar at the behest of Zahoor Ahmed and sent him across for computer training and was transporting money and other material for the LeT cadres. These youths were assigned the job of targeting political activists and police personnel in the District. The arrested militants had earlier threatened Panches and Sarpanches during 2011 Panchayat elections.
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January - 4 
in a statement on January 4, the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant groups said that contesting on Indian National Congress (INC) tickets, campaigning and organising rallies for the INC were banned, reports The Telegraph. It said anyone defying the ban would be punished. The CorCom co
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in a statement on January 4, the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant groups said that contesting on Indian National Congress (INC) tickets, campaigning and organising rallies for the INC were banned, reports The Telegraph. It said anyone defying the ban would be punished. The CorCom comprises of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup(KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak(PREPAK), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-P), Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK). A spokesperson of CorCom claimed that it had masterminded a series of blasts across the place, adds The Sangai Express.
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January - 5 
Naga Hoho (Apex body of Nagas in Nagaland) on January 5 asked NSCN-K to revoke the notice against Sumi Hoho (Apex body of Sumi Tribe) ‘vice president’ Kitoho Rothoka. NSCN-K has recently asked ‘vice-president’ of Sumi Hoho, Kitoho Rotokha to resign immediately or face “dire consequences”, alleging t
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Naga Hoho (Apex body of Nagas in Nagaland) on January 5 asked NSCN-K to revoke the notice against Sumi Hoho (Apex body of Sumi Tribe) ‘vice president’ Kitoho Rothoka. NSCN-K has recently asked ‘vice-president’ of Sumi Hoho, Kitoho Rotokha to resign immediately or face “dire consequences”, alleging that Kitoho was siding with the Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN.
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January - 5 
The Director General of Police V. Dinesh Reddy on January 5 said heavy security cover would be provided to facilitate expeditious completion of various road works taken up under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for the areas affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports T
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The Director General of Police V. Dinesh Reddy on January 5 said heavy security cover would be provided to facilitate expeditious completion of various road works taken up under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for the areas affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Hindu.
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January - 5 
The Karnataka Director General Police (DGP) Shankar Bidari on January 5 said that as many as 100 youth, mostly tribals, from Karkala, Sringeri, Tirthahalli and Belthangady regions would be recruited into the Police to combat Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Western Ghats, r
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The Karnataka Director General Police (DGP) Shankar Bidari on January 5 said that as many as 100 youth, mostly tribals, from Karkala, Sringeri, Tirthahalli and Belthangady regions would be recruited into the Police to combat Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Western Ghats, reports The Hindu. Nearly 30 youth from Karkala, Tirthahalli and Sringeri region and around 10 from Belthangady region would be recruited by March 2012. Priority would be given to tribals in recruitment as they had knowledge of the forests. Zee News reports that the Karnataka Government on January 5 offered INR 300,000 solatium to the family of Sadashiva Gowda, who was allegedly gunned down by the CPI-Maoist in Hebri forests on December 28.
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January - 5 
The Times of India reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) on January 5 urged the Civil Society members not interfere with the internal functioning of the organization. In a statement issued by the outfit it stated "The internal matters of NSCN-K should be left unin
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The Times of India reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) on January 5 urged the Civil Society members not interfere with the internal functioning of the organization. In a statement issued by the outfit it stated "The internal matters of NSCN-K should be left uninterrupted so long the opinions and views of the people concerned are not sought or in other words the civil societies are asked to do a thorough background check of any issue, acquire basic content and context of the nature of the issue".
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January - 5 
the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that it does not have direct evidence of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity (KMSS) having any kind of nexus with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the anti-dam protest as alleged by the State Government.
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the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that it does not have direct evidence of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity (KMSS) having any kind of nexus with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the anti-dam protest as alleged by the State Government.
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January - 6 
Militant groups operating in the Northeast have realised that violence will never pay and the only way to solve their problems is peace negotiations, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on January 6, according to The Hindu. “Most militant groups have come to realise that violence will not pay, s
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Militant groups operating in the Northeast have realised that violence will never pay and the only way to solve their problems is peace negotiations, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on January 6, according to The Hindu. “Most militant groups have come to realise that violence will not pay, state will never allow the violence to pay. The state will never allow any violent group to overthrow, overpower the state and talks are the only way to find solutions to their problems,” he said. Chidambaram said it was heartening that most of the militant groups were in the mood to talk and most part of Northeast was free from conflict. He also said that the Centre, in collaboration with State Governments, made efforts to deal with insurgent groups operating in the region through various ways in the last two years. Chidambaram said peace agreements have been signed by the Government with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in West Bengal, UPDS in Assam and again it was on the verge of concluding another agreement with at least two groups in Assam. “ULFA, both factions of NSCN -- IM and K -- as well as NDFB are in talks mood. The talks are at different degrees. Formal talks are underway with NSCN-IM. Talks have began with ULFA and I am confident that shortly talks will begin with NDFB. Many other smaller groups are in talks mood,” he said. He said most of the Northeast was today conflict-free and there was no violence in most parts of Northeast as 2011 witnessed a new low in the level of violence where in all states together there were only 627 incidents in which 70 civilians and 32 Security Force personnel were killed. “There is a grain of truth (to it). But much has been changed in the Northeast. By any measure, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and most parts of Assam are conflict free. Conflict is today confined to Manipur, to some extent in Nagaland, and it might be paradoxical to note that the level of violence (in Nagaland) is extremely low, and some parts of Assam,” he said. The Home Minister, however, said there were still some areas of concern that include extortion and occasional kidnapping for extortion. “Extortion keeps the militant groups going. That is their source of funds....I have been saying this with responsibility that these extortion rackets must be stopped,” he added. Chidambaram said the Central government was offering support to all state governments in the region to ensure that extortion does not take place and kidnapping for extortion does not take place. “During the last year, these incidents have come down dramatically and I am confident that in 2012, the situation will be better,” he said.
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January - 6 
The Bodo National Conference (BNC) on January 6 asserted that a “third force” is carrying out extortion and abductions in the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD) in a bid to derail the efforts to initiate peace process with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Ranjan Daimary (NDFB-RD).
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The Bodo National Conference (BNC) on January 6 asserted that a “third force” is carrying out extortion and abductions in the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD) in a bid to derail the efforts to initiate peace process with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Ranjan Daimary (NDFB-RD). BNC ‘chairperson’ Hagrama Mohilary said, “In the BTAD area, the situation has reached such an alarming level that even the poor villagers are not being spared. We have reports that in some areas the extortionists are collecting anything between Rs 50 and Rs 100 from each village household.”
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January - 6 
The Telegraph reports that Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC)’s demand for the formation of Garoland Autonomous Council on the lines of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) of Assam hits a barrier as Meghalaya Government is finding it difficult to create a new council since there is already a Gar
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The Telegraph reports that Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC)’s demand for the formation of Garoland Autonomous Council on the lines of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) of Assam hits a barrier as Meghalaya Government is finding it difficult to create a new council since there is already a Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Meghalaya chief secretary W.M.S. Pariat in this regard said that unlike Assam, the present District Councils existing in the State, including GHADC, cover the whole of Meghalaya and the state is finding it difficult to create another body. According to the chief secretary, the creation of BTC-like councils was easy, as the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in Assam are only in some pockets of that State.
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January - 6 
The Times of India reports that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged Mizoram Government resume dialogue with the Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) in order to find a solution to the Hmar tribal issue. The HPC-D and Mizoram Government began negotiations on November 11, 2010 and six
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The Times of India reports that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged Mizoram Government resume dialogue with the Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) in order to find a solution to the Hmar tribal issue. The HPC-D and Mizoram Government began negotiations on November 11, 2010 and six months bilateral Suspension of Operations (SoO) was signed between the two. However, the peace talks were abandon when the state government sent a letter to the HPC-D leadership on December 22, 2010, saying that it would not accept 'foreigners' as members of the delegation. The HPC-D however denied that their delegation team included a foreigner.
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January - 6 
Tripura Info reports that the Central Government has provided two more battalions of Border Security Force (BSF) to the State. Inspector General (IG) of BSF (Tripura Frontier) PC Meena on this development said, “Though there is no security threat, additional development has been made in vulnerable a
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Tripura Info reports that the Central Government has provided two more battalions of Border Security Force (BSF) to the State. Inspector General (IG) of BSF (Tripura Frontier) PC Meena on this development said, “Though there is no security threat, additional development has been made in vulnerable areas of Indo-Bangla border to foil intrusion bid from across the border.” He further said that deployment of two more battalions of BSF jawans, the dominance of border guards has been increased substantially. Earlier, total 16 battalions used to guard the 856 km Indo-Bangladesh borderline. The number of Border-Out-Posts (BOPs) will also be increased from 210 to 245 as part of effective border management by next one year. The newspaper report further states that the frontier still has 20 air-maintained BOPs where logistic support are being ensured only through helicopter. The international border in three subdivisions- Kanchanpur (36.8 km) in North Tripura District, Gandacherra (34.56km) and Longthrai Valley (39.16 km) in Dhalai District - are yet to be fenced. The report further states that only 100 plus kilometre has been brought under the flood lighting out of total 856 km international border.
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January - 7 
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on January 7 said that the Government hopes that acquisition of new safety features would help tackle the menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), according to Times of India. "This acquisition of new security features is being done in an efficient and tran
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Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on January 7 said that the Government hopes that acquisition of new safety features would help tackle the menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), according to Times of India. "This acquisition of new security features is being done in an efficient and transparent manner. I am hopeful that with the upgrade of security features, the Government will be able to check the menace of fake currency circulation in the country," Mukherjee said. "The reforms related to security features will also ensure that the incidences of fake currency are reduced considerably. The functioning of the line being inaugurated today will further add to our efforts in this direction," the finance minister said. The Coinage Act, 2011, was recently enacted by Parliament. This is expected to simplify the provisions related to coins and currencies by amalgamating four Acts and one Ordinance relating to coinage. The Act enables the government to establish a new mint at any place based on the rising demand of coins. It also provides for stringent punishment with imprisonment that may extend up to seven years and with fine if a person is found to be making or melting or destroying the coins, Mukherjee said.
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January - 7 
Indian Coast Guard is in the process of activating four new stations and two air stations besides inducting over 12 ships and 10 aircraft in its force in the immediate future as part of a major expansion and modernisation drive, Coast Guard Regional Commander (East) Inspector General Satya Prakash S
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Indian Coast Guard is in the process of activating four new stations and two air stations besides inducting over 12 ships and 10 aircraft in its force in the immediate future as part of a major expansion and modernisation drive, Coast Guard Regional Commander (East) Inspector General Satya Prakash Sharma said on January 7, according to Times of India. "The capacity building projects of the Coast Guard and Marine Police are under full swing. We are in the process of activating four new stations, two new air stations besides inducting more than 20 ships and 10 aircraft in the immediate future," he informed.
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January - 8 
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda on January 8 said, "There is an urgent need for strengthening of the security grid and ensure that the peace prevails across Jammu and Kashmir," according to CNN-IBN. He stressed the need to speed up the rate of finalising the cases and bring the criminals of
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Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda on January 8 said, "There is an urgent need for strengthening of the security grid and ensure that the peace prevails across Jammu and Kashmir," according to CNN-IBN. He stressed the need to speed up the rate of finalising the cases and bring the criminals of justice.
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January - 8 
the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant groups has claimed responsibility for the all the recent blasts and Jiribam INC office arson in Imphal East District. The CorCom comprises of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup(KYKL), People’s Revolutionary
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the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant groups has claimed responsibility for the all the recent blasts and Jiribam INC office arson in Imphal East District. The CorCom comprises of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup(KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak- Progressive (PREPAK-P), Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK).
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January - 8 
The Nagaland Post reports that State Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on January 8 denied Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s recent accusation that the Government [Nagaland Naga Peoples Front (NPF) led] allowed a meeting of its legislators and top Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah
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The Nagaland Post reports that State Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on January 8 denied Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s recent accusation that the Government [Nagaland Naga Peoples Front (NPF) led] allowed a meeting of its legislators and top Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN I-M) leaders to discuss candidates for Manipur Assembly elections.
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January - 9 
Naga women bodies including Naga Women Hoho, Dimapur (NWHD), Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) Nagaland and Western Sumi Totomi Hoho (WSTH) Dimapur, expressing “unhappiness towards the false allegation” against Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Husheli Sema by NSCN-K, appealed the group to “desist” from such accusa
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Naga women bodies including Naga Women Hoho, Dimapur (NWHD), Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) Nagaland and Western Sumi Totomi Hoho (WSTH) Dimapur, expressing “unhappiness towards the false allegation” against Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Husheli Sema by NSCN-K, appealed the group to “desist” from such accusations. NSCN-K had recently accused the DC of ‘fund diversion.
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January - 9 
Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (North East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), told The Assam Tribune that the MHA has already taken a decision that a major crackdown should be launched to check the menace of extortion. Singh added that the MHA’s views would be formally communicated to the State
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Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (North East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), told The Assam Tribune that the MHA has already taken a decision that a major crackdown should be launched to check the menace of extortion. Singh added that the MHA’s views would be formally communicated to the State Government shortly. Singh said that according to information available with the MHA, rampant extortions are going on in areas like Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Baksa, Darrang, Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong etc. He said that the Anti-Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has been trying to launch extortion drive in upper Assam Districts, but the outfit has not been successful because of operations by Police and Security Forces and also because of the fact that the outfit now does not have the strength like the past. He said that the Government is aware of the fact that ULFA-ATF leader Paresh Baruah, who stays mostly in Myanmar and China, has been calling up people demanding money and one person who received a call from the ULFA leader in Dibrugarh formally informed the Government. On the overall law and order situation in the North East region, Singh said that the though the situation in Assam has improved, “things are yet to stabilize” and that is why the tenure of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was extended for another year. The Government of Assam also wanted extension of the AFSA. Singh admitted that the situation in Manipur is still bad. He said that though the GNLA is on rampage in Meghalaya, the recent operations yielded results, while, the inter-factional clashes resulted in deterioration of the situation in Nagaland. On the activities of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) groups, Singh said that the death of senior CPI-Maoist leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji must have affected the move of the Maoists to establish stronghold in the region. He said that according to information available with the Government, Kishanji visited Assam and Manipur just before his death in West Bengal.
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January - 9 
The Sentinel Reports that State Home minister R Lalzirliana on January 8 said that State Government would not resume talks with Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) [HPC-D] ‘merely’ because of the Centre’s pressure to do so. Lalzirliana asked, “How could the Centre ask us to talk to the outfit now
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The Sentinel Reports that State Home minister R Lalzirliana on January 8 said that State Government would not resume talks with Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) [HPC-D] ‘merely’ because of the Centre’s pressure to do so. Lalzirliana asked, “How could the Centre ask us to talk to the outfit now when the Union Home Ministry, a few months back, had itself asked state governments to deal with the insurgent outfits as dacoits? “.
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January - 9 
In a letter received by certain local dailies in Udupi District on January 9, a person who claimed himself to be Vishwa representing the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), confirmed that they were involved in the killing of Sadashiva Gowda (50) near Kabbinale Tingalamatti in Karkala, repo
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In a letter received by certain local dailies in Udupi District on January 9, a person who claimed himself to be Vishwa representing the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), confirmed that they were involved in the killing of Sadashiva Gowda (50) near Kabbinale Tingalamatti in Karkala, reports Daijiworld.com. The letter however, claims that they had not tortured Gowda as reported by the media.
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January - 9 
at the Karnataka State Senior Police Officers’ Annual Meeting, chaired by chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda, Director General of Police (DGP), Shankar M. Bidari said that only 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are operating in the State, reports Bangalore Mirror. “We wil
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at the Karnataka State Senior Police Officers’ Annual Meeting, chaired by chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda, Director General of Police (DGP), Shankar M. Bidari said that only 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are operating in the State, reports Bangalore Mirror. “We will ensure that Karnataka is free of naxals by 2012-end,” he said. He also added that the intelligence network in Maoist- affected areas had been strengthened and would show results soon.
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January - 9 
IBN Live reports that speaking at the Karnataka State Senior Police Officers’ Annual Meeting held at the Police chief’s office on January 9, Karnataka Chief Minister, D.V Sadanand Gowda observed that there was no co-ordination between the Anti-Maoist Force and the local Police, reports The New India
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IBN Live reports that speaking at the Karnataka State Senior Police Officers’ Annual Meeting held at the Police chief’s office on January 9, Karnataka Chief Minister, D.V Sadanand Gowda observed that there was no co-ordination between the Anti-Maoist Force and the local Police, reports The New Indian Express. “If they work together, better results can be expected. We have plans to depute young and energetic staff to the ANF,” he added. Home Minister, R. Ashok said that the Maoist activities in the State were curbed and there was information that supari (contract) killers from Tamil Nadu were operating with the CPI-Maoist.
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January - 10 
according to Palamu Superintendent of Police A T Mathew, Forces will not be withdrawn from Palamu for the Uttar Pradesh polls, which will have no impact on the ongoing operations against the Maoists, reports The Times of India. "We expect some forces of Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) to be taken out f
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according to Palamu Superintendent of Police A T Mathew, Forces will not be withdrawn from Palamu for the Uttar Pradesh polls, which will have no impact on the ongoing operations against the Maoists, reports The Times of India. "We expect some forces of Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) to be taken out from here for UP polls, but this will not come in the way of anti-Maoist operations here," he said on January 9. However, JAP personnel have been moved out of Jharkhand to Manipur for assembly election in the north-eastern states slated to be held in February. "Palamu division shares its borders with Chandauli and Sonebhadra in UP, where there is a heavy presence of Maoists," said the CRPF DIG adding that extremism in these places was on the wane.
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January - 10 
Policemen across Mumbai will now be trained in handling the situation effectively at terror sites in case of an attack till well-trained personnel take charge, reports Outlook. Talking about a plan in the pipeline, Arup Patnaik, Police Commissioner, said on January 10, "On terror front, we want to t
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Policemen across Mumbai will now be trained in handling the situation effectively at terror sites in case of an attack till well-trained personnel take charge, reports Outlook. Talking about a plan in the pipeline, Arup Patnaik, Police Commissioner, said on January 10, "On terror front, we want to train our men at 90 Police Stations so that they immediately reach the spot and handle the situation till teams from elite units such as Force One and National Security Guards arrive." He said the lower-run Policemen, who will be the first responders, will also be equipped with advanced weapons soon. The 40,000-strong Police Force already has Quick Response Teams, mandated to immediately reach the terror spot and take positions till commandos arrive. According to a recent intelligence report, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in association with Indian Mujahideen (IM) is planning to carry out attacks in Mumbai and Delhi in near future. Probable targets include ports and vital installations on the coastal front.
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January - 10 
The Army on January 10 said that Security Forces had foiled numerous infiltration attempts and terrorists were on the run with their leadership eliminated to a great extent in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. "The relentless hard work by security forces has kept terrorists on the run in Ja
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The Army on January 10 said that Security Forces had foiled numerous infiltration attempts and terrorists were on the run with their leadership eliminated to a great extent in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. "The relentless hard work by security forces has kept terrorists on the run in Jammu and Kashmir", General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lieutenant General K T Parnaik said. "As their numbers have dwindled and the leadership has been eliminated to a great extent, the operations are now entering a more difficult phase," he added. "This demands excellent synergy among all security forces, intelligence agencies and the civil administration," the Army officer said. He expressed hope the terrorists would be dealt a final blow in the state soon.
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January - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed to have busted a major Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket and arrested 14 persons - including leaders of the gang operating out of Malda in West Bengal - during a nationwide swoop, reports Times of India. The accused were found to have direc
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed to have busted a major Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket and arrested 14 persons - including leaders of the gang operating out of Malda in West Bengal - during a nationwide swoop, reports Times of India. The accused were found to have direct links with their coordinators in Pakistan where these notes were printed. Four persons including the Indian kingpin Morgen Hussain were arrested from Malda while four others were arrested in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), three in Tamil Nadu and one each in Gulbarga (Karnataka), Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) and Delhi. "Arrests show that the gang - part of an international network - had virtually a pan-India presence. Raids are still continuing in nine States including Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana and West Bengal," said an unnamed official. He added that the seizures and subsequent probe supported India's claim about Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI) role in its grand design to "destabilize the monetary stability of India" through pumping in huge numbers of FICNs. "Such a high quality of FICNs cannot be printed without government-linked agency's role or support. Though NIA had mentioned this in its earlier charge sheet in similar cases of Mumbai, the current seizures and disclosures made by the conduits have substantiated the charges," the official said. Referring to interrogation of the accused and technical surveillance, the NIA claims that the gang used to get its consignment of high quality FICNs - printed in Pakistan - through its network in Bangladesh and Nepal. It was found during the probe that the FICN -- in denominations of INR 1000, INR 500 and INR 100 - were smuggled to Bangladesh via air route before finally reaching its destination in different north-eastern and West Bengal villages. Besides using usual smuggling network, suppliers of these FICNs in Bangladesh also used to throw the bundles of FICN into the Indian villages bordering Bangladesh. "The accused persons with their aides used to collect the said FICN and distribute the same to the agents spread all over the country," the agency said. "The gang members used to transport the FICNs through trains and other modes of transport to all the states for its circulation. The local agents used to collect 60% of the value of FICNs from the circulators in genuine notes," it added. As per the deal, the genuine currency was then remitted to the bank accounts of the key persons by depositing amounts to the maximum of INR 49,000 to avoid being detected as suspicious transactions. "The network used bank accounts and ATMs for transferring back the genuine currency earned out of circulating the high quality, high value fake currency to the suppliers of the same based in Malda. The raids, which had begun on January 6, have led to the recovery of large number of ATM cards, bank passbooks, SIM cards and FICNs," the NIA said. The agency, which got help from different State Police during the raids, has, meanwhile, alerted the Border Security Force (BSF) to tighten its vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border in the entire north-eastern region.
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January - 10 
The Pro Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) admitted that it has given a formal letter to the Srirampur check gate along the Assam-Bengal interstate border, asking for 'donations', and added that there are many organizations of different communities as well as Non-Gover
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The Pro Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) admitted that it has given a formal letter to the Srirampur check gate along the Assam-Bengal interstate border, asking for 'donations', and added that there are many organizations of different communities as well as Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that have created syndicates at the gate to collect illegal money from the gate, reports The Times of India. NDFB-PTF further stated that it is not involved in extortion of villagers, teachers and medical staff and has helped authorities in dealing with extortionists.
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January - 10 
The Telegraph reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitovi (NSCN Khole-Kitovi) on the issue of ‘Frontier Nagaland State’ warned Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) with exemplary punishment if the organisation (ENPO) did not stop its “evil designs”. ENPO is agitatin
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The Telegraph reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitovi (NSCN Khole-Kitovi) on the issue of ‘Frontier Nagaland State’ warned Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) with exemplary punishment if the organisation (ENPO) did not stop its “evil designs”. ENPO is agitating for the creation of a separate state of Frontier Nagaland comprising Mon, Kiphire, Longleng and Tuensang Districts and has refused to cooperate with NSCN Khole-Kitovi.
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January - 11 
a group of 15 railway employees cleaning railway tracks found a can bomb weighing 20 kilogram on the line at Banaso between Jarangdih and Bokaro Thermal stations in Bokaro District. Bokaro SP Kuldeep Dwivedi said, "The bomb weighed 20 kilogram. We have launched a search in the area after the recover
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a group of 15 railway employees cleaning railway tracks found a can bomb weighing 20 kilogram on the line at Banaso between Jarangdih and Bokaro Thermal stations in Bokaro District. Bokaro SP Kuldeep Dwivedi said, "The bomb weighed 20 kilogram. We have launched a search in the area after the recovery of the bomb. No other bomb was found." The place where the bomb was found falls under the Coal India Cord section in Dhanbad division through which many passenger and goods trains pass everyday. Fortunately, the bomb was old and did not explode. "The bomb was possibly planted by the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] in 2009 at the spot where a landmine blast was triggered by the Maoists during the Red bandh (shutdown strike). The wires attached to the bomb were damaged. However, we have defused the bomb," a Police officer said.
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January - 12 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that nine insurgent groups on ceasefire agreements with the Government would surrender before the Republic Day (January 26), reports The Sangai Express. These groups consist of Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Adivasi National Liber
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that nine insurgent groups on ceasefire agreements with the Government would surrender before the Republic Day (January 26), reports The Sangai Express. These groups consist of Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), United Kuki Democratic Army (UKDA), Hmar Peoples Convention (HPC), Santhal Tiger Force (STF) and Adivasi Commando Force (ACF).
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January - 12 
Coordination committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant group claimed that it was behind the act of setting ablaze the INC office at Umathel Makha Leikai on January 8 and also the recent attack on INC workers and supports. In addition, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has c
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Coordination committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant group claimed that it was behind the act of setting ablaze the INC office at Umathel Makha Leikai on January 8 and also the recent attack on INC workers and supports. In addition, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has claimed responsibility for the bomb blast at the residential gate of Khumukcham Joykishan at Khoyathong Polem Leikai in Imphal West District on January 10.
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January - 12 
Tarun Gogoi said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) had formed a 'Mega Dam Resistance Forum' and influencing the anti-dam agitation at Lower Subansiri, reports The Assam Tribune. Tarun Gogoi in this regard said, “I have been maintaining all along that Maoists have infiltrated int
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Tarun Gogoi said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) had formed a 'Mega Dam Resistance Forum' and influencing the anti-dam agitation at Lower Subansiri, reports The Assam Tribune. Tarun Gogoi in this regard said, “I have been maintaining all along that Maoists have infiltrated into the anti-mega dam movement in the State in a clandestine manner. Intelligence inputs and Home Ministry reports vindicate it.”
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January - 12 
The Delhi Police on January 12 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 60 million from Dabri area in south-west Delhi, reports Times of India. A team managed to get hold of a tempo near Dabri carrying several gunny bags with cloth packets. The seized currency was packed in cloth bundles w
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The Delhi Police on January 12 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 60 million from Dabri area in south-west Delhi, reports Times of India. A team managed to get hold of a tempo near Dabri carrying several gunny bags with cloth packets. The seized currency was packed in cloth bundles which had cardboard cabinets, similar to the way textile imported from Pakistan is packaged. Officials said that notes were of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denomination. Two suspected Indian nationals, identified as Mohammad Hasan and Abdul, were arrested with the tempo and interrogated. One more person, whose name was not disclosed, was arrested from there. Police is looking for other suspects including a Pakistani national. On the possible route of the consignment, a source said, "It reached Delhi from Surat via road but we are confirming whether it has come through sea route or has been sent through some other channel. Usually Saudi Arabia and Nepal are used for fake currency smuggling in India". Sources said the consignment seemed to have been sent by Iqbal Kana, a Pakistan-based operative close to Dawood Ibrahim. The exact motive of sending such a large haul is being investigated. Sources say intelligence agencies have several inputs about more fake currency being pumped into northern states before the upcoming Assembly elections. Intelligence agencies and Delhi Police had been on the lookout for the consignment after getting a tipoff 10 days ago about a huge haul of FICN being smuggled into the country. Delhi Police Commissioner B K Gupta said, "This is one of the biggest hauls in the country. The seized fake currency was sent from a foreign country. It looks as good as original." It is the biggest single haul of FICN as it may surpass in final count the total amount of FICNs city Police seized in the past five years. The Delhi Police has seized a total of INR 83.9 million FICNs in 210 cases over the past five years. In the past five years, Police seized FICNs with a face value of INR 8, 39, 07,790, USD 5,800 and Euro 2,000 with 2008 topping the list with counterfeit notes of INR 59.1 million. According to Delhi Police statistics, 2007 saw the second highest seizure with FICNs with a face value of INR 10.1 million in 45 cases followed by 2009 (fake notes of Rs 8.83 million in 47 cases) and 2010 (fake notes of Rs 2.84 million in 33 cases). In 2011, FICNs with a face value of INR 2.82 million were recovered in 44 cases. An analysis shows that notes of denomination of 100 appears to be the favourite among counterfeiters as it is the most seized currency in the past five years.
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January - 12 
the report of three Interlocutors appointed by the Centre for Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be taken up by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in its meeting next week, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said. Asked whether he had examined the report, he said, "Yes, I studied it." The Interlocut
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the report of three Interlocutors appointed by the Centre for Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be taken up by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in its meeting next week, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said. Asked whether he had examined the report, he said, "Yes, I studied it." The Interlocutors - Dileep Padgaonkar, M M Ansari and Radha Kumar-submitted their report on October 12, 2011 after visiting the State and taking all shades of opinion.
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January - 12 
United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has told Union Home Minister (UHM) P. Chidambaram that its Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Central and State Government has failed, reports The Telegraph. UPDS ‘chairman’ Longsodar Senar wrote to Chidambaram saying, “As the Assam government has wilful
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United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has told Union Home Minister (UHM) P. Chidambaram that its Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Central and State Government has failed, reports The Telegraph. UPDS ‘chairman’ Longsodar Senar wrote to Chidambaram saying, “As the Assam government has wilfully refused to honour your solemn commitment of ‘neutral administration’ till the election and “level playing field” during the election, the now ex-UPDS leaders and cadres can no longer be expected to hold on to a failed experiment.”
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January - 13 
A Delhiite had allegedly travelled to Pakistan to meet a ‘notorious counterfeiter’ Iqbal Kana and procure Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), Delhi Police claimed on January 13 after seizing FICNs with a face value of INR 22.4 million and arresting two persons from two separate places in the city, r
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A Delhiite had allegedly travelled to Pakistan to meet a ‘notorious counterfeiter’ Iqbal Kana and procure Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), Delhi Police claimed on January 13 after seizing FICNs with a face value of INR 22.4 million and arresting two persons from two separate places in the city, reports Times of India. Two persons -- Ash Mohammed and Zeeshan Khan -- were arrested from Karol Bagh and Dabri on January 12 while they were ferrying the FICNs in two separate tempos, Arun Kampani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), said. It was earlier reported that INR 60 million had been seized. Interrogation revealed that Zeeshan’s father Hasan, a resident of Dabri in South West Delhi, had left recently for Faisalabad in Pakistan to meet Kana for facilitating the delivery of the consignment that was intercepted by the Special Cell team. Investigators, meanwhile, believe that the seized FICNs was sent by Kana, who is suspected to have close links with Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Police sources said the wrappers seized from the clothes used to conceal FICNs had the names of five companies -- Safari Textiles Mills, Four Star Sidiki Processing Mill, Maharani Collection, Kohinoor Suiting and Usmaan Naiem Fabrics -- based in Pakistan's Faizalabad. Hindustan Times adds that FICNs recovered by the Delhi Police were printed at a Government printing press in Karachi. The seizure was made following an intelligence input. The input came after three men, including an Indian businessman and a Filipino national, were arrested in Kathmandu on December 21, 2011. Investigators following the fake currency trail into North India, especially Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, zeroed in on a Nepal-based Indian national, known only by his last name Khanna, who has not been arrested so far. Khanna, officials say, has a Nepalese assistant, Raju, and Pakistani handlers, Aftab Batki and Iqbal Kana (also known as Shahid), according to Times of India. Officials say Batki and Kana sometimes use the sea route to land fake currency in Gujarat and Maharashtra. In Delhi, the currency first makes its way to some dealers in Lajpat Nagar and parts of South Delhi, from where it is routed to smaller dealers.
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January - 13 
Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa (DHD-N) supremo Dilip Nunisa on the current impasse in the peace talks with said, “Instead of demanding all Dimasa-inhabited areas lying in these districts and also in Nagaland, which was our earlier stance, only some adjacent areas, where the Dimasa people are a majority, s
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Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa (DHD-N) supremo Dilip Nunisa on the current impasse in the peace talks with said, “Instead of demanding all Dimasa-inhabited areas lying in these districts and also in Nagaland, which was our earlier stance, only some adjacent areas, where the Dimasa people are a majority, should be amalgamated with the present Dima Hasao District. If the government can give away land to Bangladesh without any question, why can't they include our villages in the council?” Earlier, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 12 said that peace accord with DHD-N has not yet been singed due to the outfit's demand to include 96 villages of Nagaon and Cachar District in the greater Dimaraji Autonomous Territorial Council (DATC).
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January - 13 
DNA reports that Parveena, a resident of Poonch District, who was arrested on January 13, job was to courier the weapons to militants after they were smuggled into Poonch from across the Line of Control (LoC). “She figured in the trans-border smuggling. She also has some militant relatives living ac
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DNA reports that Parveena, a resident of Poonch District, who was arrested on January 13, job was to courier the weapons to militants after they were smuggled into Poonch from across the Line of Control (LoC). “She figured in the trans-border smuggling. She also has some militant relatives living across (the LoC. We are trying to identify them”, said Ashkoor Wani, Senior Superintendent of Police (Poonch). “When militancy was not here dozens of illicit weapons were coming (into Poonch). We are looking into Parveena links”, said Wani.
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January - 13 
The Karnataka Government on January 13 decided to hire qualified locals on contract basis to fill vacancies in nine taluks (administrative units), where there is "Naxal activity", as "fearful" Government servants transferred there have refused to join, reports Zee News. Briefing reporters after a Ca
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The Karnataka Government on January 13 decided to hire qualified locals on contract basis to fill vacancies in nine taluks (administrative units), where there is "Naxal activity", as "fearful" Government servants transferred there have refused to join, reports Zee News. Briefing reporters after a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister, D V Sadananda Gowda. Law Minister, S Suresh Kumar said there are vacant posts in different Government departments (in these nine taluks) as officials transferred there are hesitating to report. "This has resulted in adverse impact on administration and development," he said. The nine taluks in the three Districts of Tumkur, Chikmagalur and Udupi are: Karkala, Kundapura, Sringeri, Mudigere, Koppa, Hosanagara, Tirthahalli, Beltangadi and Pavagada, where 107 villages and 709 sub-villages have been "identified" for Naxal activity. He said the nine taluks have not been declared as Maoist affected and Government employees willing to go those places on transfer would be given first priority.
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January - 13 
The Times of India reports that Adivasi People’s Army (APA) on January 13 extended the ceasefire with State Government but refused to lay down weapons. APA ‘commander-in-chief’ Uday Tisku in this regard said, "We don't want to lay down arms, but want a "double-lock" system for keeping our weapons. W
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The Times of India reports that Adivasi People’s Army (APA) on January 13 extended the ceasefire with State Government but refused to lay down weapons. APA ‘commander-in-chief’ Uday Tisku in this regard said, "We don't want to lay down arms, but want a "double-lock" system for keeping our weapons. We also want three designated camps and other facilities for our cadres. Our previous ceasefire period was to expire on January 14 but we have extended our ceasefire period for the next six months.”
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January - 14 
Samajwadi Party's Uttar Pradesh (US) chief Akhilesh Yadav during his Kranti Rath through Azamgarh raked up the Batla House encounter and said that the Congress must tell the truth to the people. Akhilesh said, "Samajwadi Party has always maintained that there should be a judicial probe into the Bat
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Samajwadi Party's Uttar Pradesh (US) chief Akhilesh Yadav during his Kranti Rath through Azamgarh raked up the Batla House encounter and said that the Congress must tell the truth to the people. Akhilesh said, "Samajwadi Party has always maintained that there should be a judicial probe into the Batla House encounter. The Delhi Police, the Union Home Minister and the Agencies (that alleged people involved in the Batla House encounter were terrorists) are run by the Congress.
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January - 14 
State Authorities in Orissa's Gajapati District, in association with private companies, on July 14 decided to undertaken a vocational training programme in Maoist-inflicted Districts to provide employment to tribal youth to bring them into the mainstream, reports News Track India. The authorities se
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State Authorities in Orissa's Gajapati District, in association with private companies, on July 14 decided to undertaken a vocational training programme in Maoist-inflicted Districts to provide employment to tribal youth to bring them into the mainstream, reports News Track India. The authorities set-up training centres to provide vocational training, in order to aid the rural youth to become self-sufficient and earn a livelihood. "Basically, we are concentrating on the affected Districts covering rural youth. We are arranging a sewing centre here, having capacity of 120 students. We are giving importance to Maoist -affected districts like Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput and other Districts," said Durga Prasada Padhi, Project Director, adding, "This is a Government-sponsored programme, that is why after attending the programme 100 percent placement will be provided in different organisations". The recruitment solely meant for tribals, as they face a high percentage of unemployment which is said to be one of the main causes of the local youth drifting towards the Maoist cadres.
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January - 14 
The Maoist sub-zonal ‘commander’ Kundan Pahan, who was wanted by the Police in more than two dozen cases including the murder of former state Welfare Minister Ramesh Singh Munda in July 2008 and the loot of INR 5 crore of the ICICI Bank in May 2008, and was injured in an encounter in Saranda forest
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The Maoist sub-zonal ‘commander’ Kundan Pahan, who was wanted by the Police in more than two dozen cases including the murder of former state Welfare Minister Ramesh Singh Munda in July 2008 and the loot of INR 5 crore of the ICICI Bank in May 2008, and was injured in an encounter in Saranda forest of West Singhbhum District on December 21, 2011 was identified on January 14, reported The Times of India. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saket Kumar Singh said that they came to know about this when two close accomplices of Pahan were arrested from Tamar area in Ranchi, during an early morning raid on January 12. The two Maoists have been identified as Sukhlal Munda alias Suresh Munda alias Badaku alias Chattan and Etwari alias Vidramani alias Shakuntala alias Suku from Hurugdih village.
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January - 14 
The Millat Bedari Muhim Committee (MBMC) on January 14 asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to institute a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter in New Delhi that killed two Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants and a Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Cha
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The Millat Bedari Muhim Committee (MBMC) on January 14 asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to institute a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter in New Delhi that killed two Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants and a Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chandra Sharma, reports The Times of India. The MBMC, comprising mostly teachers and former teachers of the Aligarh Muslim University, had sent a memorandum to the Prime Minister in this regard. The memorandum slammed Union Home Minister P Chidambram for describing the encounter as genuine, MBMC chief Razaullah Khan told reporters. "What has pained members of the Muslim community is the fact that even a call for dispensation of justice is dubbed as appeasement by certain sections of the polity," he said.
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January - 14 
The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) while speaking at Camp Nazareth in Chandel District on January 14 rejected the allegation about the abduction of DN Haokip’s son on January 12, 2012 and asked Nehkhothang Haokip alias DN Haokip and Chungjalin alias Lenpu Haokip to stop their anti-people activi
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The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) while speaking at Camp Nazareth in Chandel District on January 14 rejected the allegation about the abduction of DN Haokip’s son on January 12, 2012 and asked Nehkhothang Haokip alias DN Haokip and Chungjalin alias Lenpu Haokip to stop their anti-people activities immediately and also to tender an apology to the people, reports The Sangai Express. He alleged that DN Haokip collected a huge amount of money from the people after setting up Chin Kuki Resistance Force (CKRF).
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January - 14 
Three militants, allegedly involved in several incidents including an attack on an Army trooper in Bandipora District, were arrested on January 14, reports CNN-IBN. "Police arrested three members of a militant gang involved in the attack on an army man - Reyaz Ahmad Lone - at Naidkhai Bus Stand on N
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Three militants, allegedly involved in several incidents including an attack on an Army trooper in Bandipora District, were arrested on January 14, reports CNN-IBN. "Police arrested three members of a militant gang involved in the attack on an army man - Reyaz Ahmad Lone - at Naidkhai Bus Stand on November 24 last year," a Police spokesman said. During investigations, Police zeroed in on Tariq Ahmad Wani, who had a militant background, he said. Wani was called to The Police Station where he confessed to the crime, he said. "During questioning, Wani disclosed that he along with Mohammad Yousaf Dar, Ghulam Mohammad Wani and Ghulam Hassan Wani hatched a criminal conspiracy to eliminate Lone," he said. On November 24, the accused found Lone, a trooper in Territorial Army, at the bus stand in Naidkhai and opened fire injuring the trooper and two others. "All the members of the gang except one have been arrested and the weapon used has been recovered," the spokesman added. He said Tariq Ahmad Wani and Ghulam Mohammad Wani were also involved in militancy-related incidents in Srinagar, Sopore and Sumbal where cases are already registered against them. The arrestees had rejoined militant ranks after serving their detention under Public Safety Act (PSA) and were carrying out attacks in the capital city of Srinagar and North Kashmir, adds Daily Excelsior. One of the gang members, Mohammad Yousaf Dar, has not been arrested.
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January - 15 
Birsa Commando Force (BCF) an Adivasi militant group has decided not to lay down arms before January 26 as announced by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi earlier. BCF ‘commander-in-chief’, Bir Singh Munda in this regard said, “None of our demands have been met and we have not received any kind of facilitie
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Birsa Commando Force (BCF) an Adivasi militant group has decided not to lay down arms before January 26 as announced by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi earlier. BCF ‘commander-in-chief’, Bir Singh Munda in this regard said, “None of our demands have been met and we have not received any kind of facilities that we ought to get during the course of our talks with the government. So we have decided not to surrender arms till we find an honourable solution.” Munda further stated that the State Government made the announcement without consulting the outfit.
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January - 15 
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, North Kashmir) Muneer Ahmad Khan said that there is 90 percent decline in militancy in Bandipora District but added that the militants in the District are using hi-tech devices and travel to Pakistan to get the training in handling them. He said Police in Dec
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, North Kashmir) Muneer Ahmad Khan said that there is 90 percent decline in militancy in Bandipora District but added that the militants in the District are using hi-tech devices and travel to Pakistan to get the training in handling them. He said Police in December 2011 arrested two militants who had recently returned from Pakistan after getting training in handling the hi-tech gadgets.
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January - 15 
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K T Parnaik said on January 15 that nearly 2,500 militants were camping in terrorist training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Some 300 militants were also camping in launching pads in Pakistan and PoK.
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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K T Parnaik said on January 15 that nearly 2,500 militants were camping in terrorist training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Some 300 militants were also camping in launching pads in Pakistan and PoK. "Camps in PoK and Pakistan have 2,000 to 2,500 terrorists as per our own sources. However, in launching pads (along the borderline with Pakistan) they are around 300 or so," he said. On the security situation in J&K, the Army Commander said it was good. "Violence parameters have been down in 2011. Last year was a fruitful year. We had a fair amount of peace in the state," he added. "Though there had been continued attempts to push terrorists into this side of the border yet we successfully thwarted most of them. As per the reports, there would be attempts to revive the terrorists activities in the State as such we all have to remain alert and take pre-emptive measures," he added, according to Daily Excelsior. To a question about reports of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) revitalizing woman cadre, he said, "We keep getting these inputs from the intelligence sources. Frequent reports keep coming to us through sources about whatever happens across the border so far as terrorist mechanism is concerned. There are reports that woman cadre of the LeT is being trained in Muzaffarabad area of the Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir before being pushed into this side of the border. However, this is not yet corroborated. We have not shared this report officially with the State Government and anyone else and it will require sometime to further corroborate.”
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January - 15 
Hindustan Times reports that alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants Salman alias Chotu and Shahzad Ahmed alias Pappu have allegedly confessed to the Bangalore Police that they had got explosives for the 2008 Delhi serial blasts from Udupi, a coastal town in Karnataka. Both Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)-tr
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Hindustan Times reports that alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants Salman alias Chotu and Shahzad Ahmed alias Pappu have allegedly confessed to the Bangalore Police that they had got explosives for the 2008 Delhi serial blasts from Udupi, a coastal town in Karnataka. Both Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)-trained Salman and Shahzad, natives of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and arrested by Delhi Police in 2011, are co-accused in the Chinnaswamy Stadium blast case in 2010. In their confessional statement, they allegedly told the Bangalore anti-terrorism cell that their associates Mohammed Saif (now in jail) and Khalid (absconding) went to Udupi on August 31, 2008, and brought the explosives to Delhi on September 3, 2008. The Delhi blasts took place on September1 3, 2008.
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January - 16 
Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF) ‘area commander’ Ranjit Murmu expressed shock on Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi recent statement that nine (including five Adivasi) groups are going to surrender before Republic day (January 26), reports The Times of India. Murmu said, "We are surprised to hear such an announce
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Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF) ‘area commander’ Ranjit Murmu expressed shock on Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi recent statement that nine (including five Adivasi) groups are going to surrender before Republic day (January 26), reports The Times of India. Murmu said, "We are surprised to hear such an announcement from the chief minister. Delhi and Dispur have promised that they will fulfill our demands by September but they are still to act. We are discussing the matter and our future strategies."
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January - 16 
Chief Minister Raman Singh on January 16 said that providing all facilities to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Districts in the State and bringing back Maoists to the mainstream is on the topmost agenda of his Government, reports The Times of India. He was addressing a public g
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Chief Minister Raman Singh on January 16 said that providing all facilities to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Districts in the State and bringing back Maoists to the mainstream is on the topmost agenda of his Government, reports The Times of India. He was addressing a public gathering to mark the creation of Sukma District, carved out of Maoist-affected Dantewada.
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January - 16 
Kanglaonline reports that two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and two others got injured when suspected militants ambushed a patrol of the Assam Rifles near Jhoukhonom village in Churachandpur District on the Myanmar border on January 16. According to the Police the militants snatched away
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Kanglaonline reports that two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and two others got injured when suspected militants ambushed a patrol of the Assam Rifles near Jhoukhonom village in Churachandpur District on the Myanmar border on January 16. According to the Police the militants snatched away one weapon from the SFs after the attack. The incident happened when troops of 39th Assam Rifles on patrol came under attack from heavily armed militants near border pillar No. 46 close to Jhoukhom village under Singhat Police station. There was a gun battle thereafter which lasted for half-an-hour. Details are still awaited. However, a press release from the Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) , Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) , Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), Revolutinary People’s Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United People`s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) has said that three constituent members of CorCom: PREPAK-Pro, RPF and UNLF were behind the ambush of the security personnel of the 39th Assam Rifles. No casualties were sustained on the side of CorCom and those who took part in the attack have returned safely to base, the release said.
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January - 17 
Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB) Khagen Sarma informed the media persons on January 17 that the All Adivsasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Adivasi Cobra Force(ACF), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Santhal Tigers’ Forum (STF), Adivasi People’s Army (APA), Kuki Liberation
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Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB) Khagen Sarma informed the media persons on January 17 that the All Adivsasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Adivasi Cobra Force(ACF), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Santhal Tigers’ Forum (STF), Adivasi People’s Army (APA), Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), United Kukigram Defense Army (UKDA), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and the Hmar People’s Convention(HPC) are going to lay down their arms on January 24. Assam Times put the figure of the militants who will surrender on January 24 at over one hundred and fifty. Earlier, Assam Adivasi Peace Movement representatives (a body approved by AANLA to negotiate) in a meeting with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and ADGP Khagen Sarma conveyed the willingness of AANLA to lay down arms on January 24. Assam Adivasi Peace Movement further put forward the demand of AANLA which are- removal of inter-State area restriction Act, to recognize Adivasis as Scheduled Tribes, to form a satellite Adivasi Autonomous Council in Assam, to allot land and pattas to the landless Adivasis, to reserve constituencies where Adivasi voters are a majority, to increase the daily wage of tea garden labourers to INR 200 per day, to absorb disarmed AANLA cadres in government jobs and to create an Adivasi Police Battalion. Assam Adivasi Peace Movement added that about 100 cadres of AANLA under ‘deputy commander in chief’ Peter Dung were putting up in a camp at the D-sector along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat District while other cadres were outside the State. In addition, 60-militants of HPC, including women, came down from the Borail Peak to Retzaul Basti in Dima Hasao District. The group will lay down arms on January 24 in Guwahati.
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January - 17 
NSCN-IM “kilo ministry” has reportedly issued orders to all its regional authorities–– central administrative officers (CAOs) ––across “Nagalim” to observe 12-hour bandh (general shutdown strike) (from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on January 17 to show what they described resentment against the Government of I
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NSCN-IM “kilo ministry” has reportedly issued orders to all its regional authorities–– central administrative officers (CAOs) ––across “Nagalim” to observe 12-hour bandh (general shutdown strike) (from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on January 17 to show what they described resentment against the Government of India’s imposition that prevented collective leadership from visiting Zunheboto on January 14. NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah has alleged that the Centre was trying to keep out the Naga people from the peace process by preventing the outfit from interacting with their people on January 14, reports Times of India. The NSCN-IM accused New Delhi of violating the ceasefire ground rules, adds Kanglaonline
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January - 17 
the teaching fraternity in Latehar District held a sit-in rally on January 17 to protest the frequent abductions of teachers in the State, reports newstrackindia.com quoting ANI. Interacting with media persons, teachers said that often abducted teachers are tortured and threatened by Maoists which h
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the teaching fraternity in Latehar District held a sit-in rally on January 17 to protest the frequent abductions of teachers in the State, reports newstrackindia.com quoting ANI. Interacting with media persons, teachers said that often abducted teachers are tortured and threatened by Maoists which has created a fear in the mind of the entire teaching fraternity in the region. "Teachers are often abducted by Maoists in forest areas and brutally beaten, tortured and threatened. Maoists also say that if we tell anything to media or state authorities, they would kill us. We are scared about our existence," said Ramesh Kumar, a primary teacher.
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January - 18 
NSCN-K has reiterated its stance that it would not be involved in the “Indian election” process under any circumstances stating that it had nothing to do with “Naga national politics.
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NSCN-K has reiterated its stance that it would not be involved in the “Indian election” process under any circumstances stating that it had nothing to do with “Naga national politics.
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January - 18 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) member in the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB), Wangtin Naga, termed the attack on the Athibung designated camp at Peren District by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction on January 16 as a violation of cease fire ground rules, reports Nagaland Post.
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) member in the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB), Wangtin Naga, termed the attack on the Athibung designated camp at Peren District by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction on January 16 as a violation of cease fire ground rules, reports Nagaland Post.
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January - 18 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said that the ongoing peace process has been severely affected by the recent developments imposing ‘conditions’ on the visit of the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM to Nagaland by the Centre, reports The Sangai Express. Convener of
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said that the ongoing peace process has been severely affected by the recent developments imposing ‘conditions’ on the visit of the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM to Nagaland by the Centre, reports The Sangai Express. Convener of the steering committee of the NSCN-IM, ‘General’ (Retd) V S Atem slammed the Centre’s directive imposing ‘conditions’ on the collective leadership’s visit to Zunheboto District and termed it an “unjustified imposition”.
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January - 19 
All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) ‘President’ Promod Bodo said that the Bodos can no longer live under the suppression, domination of ruling community in the state and ABSU is firm to carry forward the Bodoland state movement with new strategy, and policy until the demand is accepted, reports The Senti
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All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) ‘President’ Promod Bodo said that the Bodos can no longer live under the suppression, domination of ruling community in the state and ABSU is firm to carry forward the Bodoland state movement with new strategy, and policy until the demand is accepted, reports The Sentinel. ABSU ‘President’ Promod Bodo said, “The movement of the Bodos will not be man to man conflict nor it will go against the interest of certain community but it wants equal live equally with other people of the country”. The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) signed in 2003 was given 40 departments but the state government has yet to hand over the power and functions to BTC authority. Besides, the State Government released only INR 2.89 billion from plan fun to BTC although it received INR 90 billion from the centre from plan fund in the current financial year, Boro said adding that the BTC should have get at least INR 10 billion on the basis of population pattern
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January - 19 
alleging that different Indian agencies have been pursuing several strategies against the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the outfit, reacting to a claim of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) which reportedly projected the outfit as a group of extortionist, asserted that it was part of
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alleging that different Indian agencies have been pursuing several strategies against the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the outfit, reacting to a claim of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) which reportedly projected the outfit as a group of extortionist, asserted that it was part of India’s propaganda warfare.
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January - 19 
Interrogation of two people arrested from Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir on January 17 after the busting of a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket in New Delhi on January 12 has revealed that the busted FICNs racket was on for over a year, reports Indian Express. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Spec
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Interrogation of two people arrested from Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir on January 17 after the busting of a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket in New Delhi on January 12 has revealed that the busted FICNs racket was on for over a year, reports Indian Express. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Arun Kampani said the two men, Yakub Ali and Ghulam Mohammed, arrested for allegedly transporting FICNs worth INR 22.4 million after receiving the consignment from Pakistan confessed they had been operating for a year. Kampani said Ghulam and Ali worked as transporters in Jammu. “Ghulam was the owner of a trading company while Ali was his employee. They have been in this racket for the past one year. We are still interrogating them.” Police sources said Ghulam told them that he owned the Khawaja Trading Company and used it as a front to smuggle FICNs from Pakistan. The two men, sources said, admitted they were the first point of contact for Iqbal Rana who transported FICNs into India through the borders of Rajouri and Poonch. “Yakub and Ali have been working as transporters for quite some time. No one suspected them and they were known to people at the border. The fake currency was concealed in packages of clothes and stored in a godown. They would wait for the right time to send it to Delhi by train,” an investigating officer said.
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January - 19 
Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Gachhadar disclosed that Nepal has confiscated Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 80 million in recent times and conveyed to India that it would not allow any anti-India activity on its soil, according to CNN-IBN. Gachhadar, who met Union Home Minister P
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Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Gachhadar disclosed that Nepal has confiscated Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 80 million in recent times and conveyed to India that it would not allow any anti-India activity on its soil, according to CNN-IBN. Gachhadar, who met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi, told reporters that his country was taking strong action against those involved in circulation of FICNs. "We have assured the Indian government that our territory will not be allowed to be used for activities inimical to India's interest," he said, adding his country was committed to providing all necessary cooperation and assistance in security matters. India would provide Nepal help in strengthening border and aviation security, particularly at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan international airport, he added further. He also said that New Delhi has promised Kathmandu to help it enhancing border and aviation security and modernising its law enforcement agencies.
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January - 19 
The Assam Tribune reports that during the Home Secretary level meeting between the two countries on January 19, Myanmar has assured India that steps would be taken against the Northeastern militants using its territory.
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The Assam Tribune reports that during the Home Secretary level meeting between the two countries on January 19, Myanmar has assured India that steps would be taken against the Northeastern militants using its territory.
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January - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has for the first time admitted that the death of its politburo member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji has dealt a heavy blow to the outfit and called upon the youth to join the outfit, reports DNA on January 19. Kishanji was killed in an armed
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has for the first time admitted that the death of its politburo member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji has dealt a heavy blow to the outfit and called upon the youth to join the outfit, reports DNA on January 19. Kishanji was killed in an armed encounter with the Joint Forces in Jungle Mahal in West Bengal on November 24, 2011. In a release circulated among some TV channels, the CPI-Maoist central committee said that Kishanji's killing in Jungle Mahal had come as ''a great blow'' to the organisation and appealed to the youth to join the outfit ''to fulfill Kishenji's cherished dream''. The central committee asked its State unit in West Bengal to initiate efforts to draw more youth to the organisation.
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January - 19 
the Maoist Communist Party (MCP), earlier known as KCP-Maoist, warns that individuals who are in cahoots with the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI) despite the boycott imposed by the outfit have been identified and if they do not cease their election activities will be awarded fitting
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the Maoist Communist Party (MCP), earlier known as KCP-Maoist, warns that individuals who are in cahoots with the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI) despite the boycott imposed by the outfit have been identified and if they do not cease their election activities will be awarded fitting punishment before or after the conclusion of the elections, reports Kanglaonline.
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January - 20 
Challenges rising from Pakistan would remain the most serious security test for India over the next decade, says Naresh Chandra, chairman of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), who is also heading a taskforce on reviewing the country's security architecture, reported Times of India. Chandra
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Challenges rising from Pakistan would remain the most serious security test for India over the next decade, says Naresh Chandra, chairman of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), who is also heading a taskforce on reviewing the country's security architecture, reported Times of India. Chandra said, "dealing with the security challenges from Pakistan" will be the "most serious challenge that our armed forces, intelligence and security agencies and the people as a whole have to face in the next decade or more." "There is a perception that our human intelligence capacity in our western neighbourhood has declined in recent years. I am sure this area is being given special attention in order to ensure that timely and accurate information is available not only to agencies responsible for counter-terrorism, but also to decision-makers for taking more informed decisions and timely action," Chandra said.
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January - 20 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi said on January 20 that it would not ‘interfere’ in the forthcoming Manipur assembly elections, reports Kanglaonline.
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi said on January 20 that it would not ‘interfere’ in the forthcoming Manipur assembly elections, reports Kanglaonline.
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January - 20 
reacting to the recent spate of factional violence that have created “public disillusionment”, Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) urged “those involved” in the confrontation to address the “pressing issues and circumstances” that have precipitated it.
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reacting to the recent spate of factional violence that have created “public disillusionment”, Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) urged “those involved” in the confrontation to address the “pressing issues and circumstances” that have precipitated it.
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January - 20 
The Shillong Times reports that the ULFA-ATF on January 20 announced that henceforth all the surname of its leaders and cadres would be same and the common surname will be ‘Asom’. In a statement issued to the media through e-mail, the ULFA-ATF said to replace the surnames of its members with ‘Asom’
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The Shillong Times reports that the ULFA-ATF on January 20 announced that henceforth all the surname of its leaders and cadres would be same and the common surname will be ‘Asom’. In a statement issued to the media through e-mail, the ULFA-ATF said to replace the surnames of its members with ‘Asom’ was aimed at reflecting the outfit’s commitment to expedite the evolution of the ‘great Assamese nation’ irrespective of caste, creed and religion.
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January - 20 
Though during their pre-Christmas meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi, NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah had expressed the hope that the six decade old Naga issue would be resolved, recent developments have raised
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Though during their pre-Christmas meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi, NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah had expressed the hope that the six decade old Naga issue would be resolved, recent developments have raised question about the fate of talks, reports The Sentinel. According to reports, the NSCN-IM leaders are virtually under house arrest at the direction of the Centre.
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January - 20 
Union Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on January 20 said here that the coastal security apparatus for dealing with infiltration attempts by the sea route was already in place and was being strengthened further, according to PTI. Raju said the establishment of coastal surveillance netwo
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Union Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on January 20 said here that the coastal security apparatus for dealing with infiltration attempts by the sea route was already in place and was being strengthened further, according to PTI. Raju said the establishment of coastal surveillance network was in various stages of implementation. Stability in the neighbourhood and the Indian ocean region was of paramount importance as any disturbance can have an effect on the internal security of India, the minister said.
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January - 21 
arms licence was issued to 61 tribal people for self defence against Maoists in Rohtas District, officials said, reports Zee News. "They were issued arms licence to instill confidence and enable them to defend themselves in the event of being attacked by Maoists," District Magistrate (DM) Anupam Kum
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arms licence was issued to 61 tribal people for self defence against Maoists in Rohtas District, officials said, reports Zee News. "They were issued arms licence to instill confidence and enable them to defend themselves in the event of being attacked by Maoists," District Magistrate (DM) Anupam Kumar said. SP Manu Maharaj told the tribal people against the misuse of the guns else the licences will be cancelled. More than 500 tribal people left their villages in Rohtas, Nauhatta and Chenari blocks and took shelter at a base camp at Chenari after a series of attacks in July last year in Kaimur forest range. Now they have returned to their villages so arms licence were issued after thorough assessment of the threats from Maoists, the sources said.
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January - 21 
in an attempt to intensify Maoist operation in Odisha, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned one more battalion of Central Paramilitary Force to State, reports Odisha Today. After attending the meeting of Home Secretaries of five Maoist- affected States- Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhatti
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in an attempt to intensify Maoist operation in Odisha, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned one more battalion of Central Paramilitary Force to State, reports Odisha Today. After attending the meeting of Home Secretaries of five Maoist- affected States- Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Maharastra, the State Home Secretary UN Behera said the MHA had agreed to provide one more Border Security Force (BSF) battalion. The new battalion would be deployed soon, he added.
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January - 21 
spiritual leader Sri Ravishankar appealed to the Maoists to renounce violence and join the mainstream for their own well being and that of the society, reports IBN Live. "There can be no solution to problems through violence ... an atmosphere of peace and brotherhood can indeed help change the socie
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spiritual leader Sri Ravishankar appealed to the Maoists to renounce violence and join the mainstream for their own well being and that of the society, reports IBN Live. "There can be no solution to problems through violence ... an atmosphere of peace and brotherhood can indeed help change the society for the better," he said at a discourse at Madanpur village in Aurangabad District. Ravishankar asked the people to lead a simple life and renounce Western style of life for their mental and physical well being and emphasized on regular yoga and meditation in their day-to-day life.
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January - 22 
Bhutan ‘Prime Minister’ Jigme Y Thinley on January 22 said that there is no camp of any militant formation of the northeast in his country. He further asserted that Security Forces are on alert to thwart any such potential attempts by the militants.
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Bhutan ‘Prime Minister’ Jigme Y Thinley on January 22 said that there is no camp of any militant formation of the northeast in his country. He further asserted that Security Forces are on alert to thwart any such potential attempts by the militants.
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January - 22 
Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said that Police is preparing strategies to tackle the growing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the State. Choudhury said, "There are some reports of Maoist presence but we are confident that we can control it soon". An
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Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said that Police is preparing strategies to tackle the growing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the State. Choudhury said, "There are some reports of Maoist presence but we are confident that we can control it soon". An unnamed official of the intelligence branch on CPI-Maoist activities on the State said, "Many businessmen in the state, even in the city, have received extortion notes from the Maoists' Upper Assam Leading Committee. In every note, they have demanded at least INR 500, 000 and have even threatened the targets would be killed if they report receiving the notes to Police. Most of these notes are from the leader of the group, Munu."
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January - 22 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have listed, the immediate halt to the security offensive and withdrawal of Security Forces from Saryu, Kone, Oraiya and other areas in Latehar, Palamu and Garhwa Districts, as pre-conditions for the release of hostages, reports Daily Pioneer. Garhwa
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have listed, the immediate halt to the security offensive and withdrawal of Security Forces from Saryu, Kone, Oraiya and other areas in Latehar, Palamu and Garhwa Districts, as pre-conditions for the release of hostages, reports Daily Pioneer. Garhwa zilla parishad (district level local self government institution) chairperson Sushma Mehta, Akhtar Ansari [State Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) Liberation member], her bodyguard Suresh Ram and driver Mehboob Ansari were abducted on January 21 after a landmine blast that killed 13 Policemen. “First stop harassing the poor in the name of a security offensive against us and remove security build-up in these areas. We will consider their release only after that,” said Maoist spokesperson Sudhir. “We are in touch with our Chhattisgarh counterparts. Borders have been sealed. We are working on specific intelligence input to trace these four who are being held captive by the Maoists,” said Director General of Police (DGP) GS Rath. Further, India Today reports that local journalist Satish Kumar Sinha was also abducted. However, they released Sinha after two hours of captivity and after holding a press conference in his presence. Earlier, according to Daily Pioneer reports it was reported that ‘Mehta and her bodyguard were kept hostage for some time, while they were passing by the spot. Later, Maoists released Mehta after snatching the pistol of her bodyguard’.
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January - 22 
The Times of India reports that Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant outfits of Manipur have joined hands with five other Militant groups of the Northeastern and called for a mass boycott of Republic Day celebrations on January 26 in the entire northeast. Five other outfits include the
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The Times of India reports that Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant outfits of Manipur have joined hands with five other Militant groups of the Northeastern and called for a mass boycott of Republic Day celebrations on January 26 in the entire northeast. Five other outfits include the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF).
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January - 22 
Union Minister for Rural Development, Jairam Ramesh, whilst attending the M. Venkatarangaiya Foundation, has noted with concern the disturbing trend of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] recruiting young boys and girls, reports The Hindu. “Young boys and girls in the age group of 12 to 15 years a
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Union Minister for Rural Development, Jairam Ramesh, whilst attending the M. Venkatarangaiya Foundation, has noted with concern the disturbing trend of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] recruiting young boys and girls, reports The Hindu. “Young boys and girls in the age group of 12 to 15 years are recruited by Naxalites,” he said. Tracing the spread of Naxalite ideology in central India, forest and tribal areas in the last five decades, the Minister said one reason was the insensitivity of Governments to the needs of tribal population. Nearly 20 million tribals were displaced by power, mining and irrigation projects.
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January - 23 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 23 claimed to have made a major breakthrough in the triple Mumbai blasts July 13, 2011 that claimed 27 lives, with the arrest of two of the accused hailing from Bihar, reports Times of India. Naqi Ahmed Wasi Ahmed Sheikh (22) and Nadeem Akhtar Ashfaq
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 23 claimed to have made a major breakthrough in the triple Mumbai blasts July 13, 2011 that claimed 27 lives, with the arrest of two of the accused hailing from Bihar, reports Times of India. Naqi Ahmed Wasi Ahmed Sheikh (22) and Nadeem Akhtar Ashfaq Sheikh (23) were arrested on January 12 but the mastermind of the crime Yasin Bhatkal, a top Indian Mujahideen operative, and the planters of the IEDs used in the blasts are still evading arrest, ATS Chief Rakesh Maria said. Maria said while Naqi came to Mumbai in September 2010, Nadeem, his co-villager, from Bihar's Darbhanga District, was living in Antop Hill area of Mumbai. Naqi, according to Maria, came in touch with Ahmed Zarar Siddibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal alias Imran in 2008. He said Nadeem was called to Delhi by Bhatkal and handed over a cloth packet containing the explosive and detonators used in the blast that was handed over to Naqi. Naqi, he said, was given INR 1.5 lakh by Bhatkal as commission for the crime in which at least INR 10 lakh, received through hawala channels, was used. He said Naqi and Nadeem had stolen two Activa scooters that were used for carrying out the explosions. Two motorcycles also stolen by them and kept for future use have also been recovered from Bihar. Further, rubbishing media reports that Naqi was innocent and that he was being tortured in Police custody, Maria said he was aware of Bhatkal antecedents. Naqi not only assisted Bhatkal in scouting for an apartment in Habib Building in Byculla but also paid the money for accommodation, the ATS Chief added.
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January - 23 
Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh in an interview said that the state’s situation is not yet conducive to lift Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, reports Times of India. The Centre will not agree to repeal the Act as blasts, killings and extortion continue. Our Governmen
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Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh in an interview said that the state’s situation is not yet conducive to lift Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, reports Times of India. The Centre will not agree to repeal the Act as blasts, killings and extortion continue. Our Government is committed to maintaining law and order and protecting common people.
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January - 23 
the Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC) and KCP-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) will boycott the Republic Day celebration on January 26. In separate releases, the outfits decried the Indian colonial rule and called for people’s support to stand against the imperialists and boycott the
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the Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC) and KCP-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) will boycott the Republic Day celebration on January 26. In separate releases, the outfits decried the Indian colonial rule and called for people’s support to stand against the imperialists and boycott the upcoming Republic Day.
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January - 23 
in a historic move initiated by the Government, cadres of different Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory Kuki militant outfits will be allowed for the first time to practice the universal adult franchise in the coming State Assembly election, reports The Sangai Express. The Government has made ne
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in a historic move initiated by the Government, cadres of different Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory Kuki militant outfits will be allowed for the first time to practice the universal adult franchise in the coming State Assembly election, reports The Sangai Express. The Government has made necessary arrangements for the Kuki militant cadres of SoO signatory outfits to cast their votes in the polls, said State Chief Election Commissioner (CEO) PC Lawmkunga. The State Government has issued a notification in this regard on January 21, he added. Different Kuki militant outfits are into a tripartite suspension of operation agreement involving State and Central governments since 2007. The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has categorically stated that it has nothing to do with elections held in India or Manipur. ZUF was not raised either against India nor Manipur nor would it oppose any community. With regard to the Manipur Legislative Assembly elections, the ZUF does not support any political party or candidate nor does it oppose anybody.
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January - 23 
in a letter written to the Chief Minister Arjun Munda, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of Jharkhand Government in combating Maoists, reports The Telegraph. The letter, according to sources, also contained an advisory pointing to the possibili
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in a letter written to the Chief Minister Arjun Munda, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of Jharkhand Government in combating Maoists, reports The Telegraph. The letter, according to sources, also contained an advisory pointing to the possibility of Maoist-engineered attacks on Police vehicles. The State Government played down the importance and timing of the letter, saying such communications was being sent to States regularly. “The Union Home Ministry letter was nothing unusual. It followed Chidambaram’s assessment of Maoist violence at a meeting with the State Government in November 2011. We had reacted to his worries at the meeting,” Munda said. Chidambaram pointed out Jharkhand had not been able to prevent rampant extortion by, and violence among, Maoist splinter groups.
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January - 23 
Jailed NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray who was arrested in 2010 from Nepal has threatened to begin a hunger strike at Tihar Jail, seeking his "unconditional release as he is also a member of peace talks reports Times of India ". In a letter dated January 18, the NSCN-IM leader said the hunger strike
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Jailed NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray who was arrested in 2010 from Nepal has threatened to begin a hunger strike at Tihar Jail, seeking his "unconditional release as he is also a member of peace talks reports Times of India ". In a letter dated January 18, the NSCN-IM leader said the hunger strike is also for removal of every hindrance blocking peace. "Since the Indo-Naga peace talks is not under law/court of India, any member of NSCN involved in peace talks must not stand trial," he argued and asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to withdraw cases framed against him.
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January - 24 
The Sentinel reports that security measures were beefed up due to the incoming Republic Day (January 26). Deputy Inspector General of Police-Police Control (DIG -Police Control) Nepal Das on January 24 said that although the administration has not received any call for boycott of the Republic Day fu
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The Sentinel reports that security measures were beefed up due to the incoming Republic Day (January 26). Deputy Inspector General of Police-Police Control (DIG -Police Control) Nepal Das on January 24 said that although the administration has not received any call for boycott of the Republic Day function from any insurgent outfit so far, all security measures were taken to prevent any untoward incident, He further said that Jawans of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) were deployed in all strategic locations and patrolling was intensified in hilly and insurgent affected areas. Border Security Force (BSF) was alerted to keep stringent vigil along the international border, especially in 100-km unfenced area. Besides the Quick Response Team, the dog squad was also pressed into service for identifying bombs and other explosives.
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January - 24 
The Telegraph reports that a total 676 militants belonging to seven militant formations surrendered along with 202 small and big arms at a function held at the indoor stadium inside the Sarusajai Sports Complex, in the presence of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on
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The Telegraph reports that a total 676 militants belonging to seven militant formations surrendered along with 202 small and big arms at a function held at the indoor stadium inside the Sarusajai Sports Complex, in the presence of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 24. The militant outfits that surrendered were Adivasi People’s Army (APA), All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Santhal Tiger Force (STF), United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) and Hmar Peoples’ Convention (HPC). Meanwhile, the Birsa Commando Force (BCF) and the Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA) only submitted their charter of demands to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram. P.Chidambaram on the occasion said, “Not often do we see so many groups return to the path of peace, development and brotherhood and join the process of reconciliation. This development means that the other groups will follow suit. I want to assure you all that both the governments of Assam and India will treat you with honour and dignity. I ask you to join us in building a new India, a new Assam. You will feel proud when you look back to this day.” Further, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi appealed to other militant and said, “I am once again appealing to Paresh Barua and others to come forward for talks. The Centre, the Prime Minister, the home minister and the UPA chairperson are keen to solve the problems of Assam.” According to, Farewell to Arms, Welcome to the mainstream, a booklet distributed during the ceremony, the APA has around 70 cadres, AANLA 90, STF 134, BCF 557, ACMA 453, KLA 83, HPC (D) 50, UKDA 120 and KRA 138. ACMA and BCF had signed suspension of operations (SoOs) in 2001 and 2004 respectively. However, 1855 militants surrendered during the ceremony, reports The Hindu.
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January - 24 
Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh said on January 24 that Bihar man held by the Maharashtra Police on the charge of playing a key role in organising the 13/7 atatck was a Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau informant. Naquee Ahmed Sheikh was “an informer in a particular operation in which he was supp
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Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh said on January 24 that Bihar man held by the Maharashtra Police on the charge of playing a key role in organising the 13/7 atatck was a Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau informant. Naquee Ahmed Sheikh was “an informer in a particular operation in which he was supposed to lead these people [the police and Intelligence Bureau] to a location. He led them to a location where some people were going to come,” Singh said. “However, that does not preclude the fact that he could have been or was involved in the blasts. Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad came to that conclusion after its investigation and its chief briefed me on Saturday,” he added. As reported earlier, the Maharashtra ATS has said it has held three men involved in planning and executing the 13/7 attack — one of them a witness, who had cooperated with the Delhi Police and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in the search for two Pakistani nationals who allegedly planted the explosive devices.
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January - 24 
Union Home Secretary RK Singh has told Myanmar that Indian insurgent groups based in the neighbouring country were planning to create disturbances in the coming elections in Manipur, a Government communiqué stated. The Election Commission has already urged the Centre to step up deployment of Assam R
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Union Home Secretary RK Singh has told Myanmar that Indian insurgent groups based in the neighbouring country were planning to create disturbances in the coming elections in Manipur, a Government communiqué stated. The Election Commission has already urged the Centre to step up deployment of Assam Rifles and BSF in the poll-bound state.
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January - 24 
later during the day, one Sudhir, who claimed to be the Maoist spokesperson, informed over telephone in Latehar that the Maoists had released zilla parishad (District level local self-Government institution) chairperson Sushma Mehta and two other abducted persons in the morning of January 24. He sai
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later during the day, one Sudhir, who claimed to be the Maoist spokesperson, informed over telephone in Latehar that the Maoists had released zilla parishad (District level local self-Government institution) chairperson Sushma Mehta and two other abducted persons in the morning of January 24. He said they would reach Garhwa by the evening. Mehta, her driver Mehboob Ansari and Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Liberation leader Akhtar Ansari reached the office of the SP. “We pleaded with the Maoists to free my security guard Constable Suresh Ram [too]. But they said they would release him after two days,” Mehta claimed before the media in Garwah on her return from the four-day long “Maoist captivity”. However, in his telephone call to the media in Latehar, Sudhir said the security guard would be freed only after the shifting of three base camps set up at Sarju, Orya and Kone in Latehar District. He also demanded the end of Police operations against his fellow cadres.
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January - 24 
Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria said that the Indian Mujahideen (IM) first recruited youths from Cheetah Camp in Trombay (Maharashtra), then Kondwa in Pune (Maharashtra), then Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and now Darbhanga in Bihar, according to Times of India. He said IM foun
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Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria said that the Indian Mujahideen (IM) first recruited youths from Cheetah Camp in Trombay (Maharashtra), then Kondwa in Pune (Maharashtra), then Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and now Darbhanga in Bihar, according to Times of India. He said IM founding member Yasin Bhatkal had indoctrinated and trained as many as three dozen youths in Darbhanga. "Bhatkal also made Bihar a base at which he could receive hawala money through Pakistan via Dubai. He also helped Pakistan's ISI circulate counterfeit notes in India by first landing them in Bihar," added Maria. "It's worrisome, because Bihar is a state where there is huge unemployment and youths are moving to metros to get any odd job they can find. Such youths can become easy prey for criminals, particularly the underworld and terror outfits," he added.
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January - 24 
MPCC president Gaikhangam on January 24 accused the NSCN-IM of sponsoring the candidates of Naga People’s Front (NPF) and “terrorising” voters against supporting candidates belonging to other political parties, reports The Telegraph.
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MPCC president Gaikhangam on January 24 accused the NSCN-IM of sponsoring the candidates of Naga People’s Front (NPF) and “terrorising” voters against supporting candidates belonging to other political parties, reports The Telegraph.
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January - 24 
the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) recovered 400 documents provided by Tikole through which prepaid SIM cards were bought by the IM module members. “Tikole has supplied around 700 documents to the module members in the past three years as per our investigations. A case was registered by the
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the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) recovered 400 documents provided by Tikole through which prepaid SIM cards were bought by the IM module members. “Tikole has supplied around 700 documents to the module members in the past three years as per our investigations. A case was registered by the ATS on December 28, in which Imran, who is none other than Yasin Bhatkal, was shown as a wanted accused,” the officer said. “In 2010, the Mumbai police did a survey of 26, 450 SIM cards which were randomly selected. It was found that 8,909 of them, which means more than 33 per cent, were bogus,” ATS chief and Additional Director General (Maharashtra) Rakesh Maria said, adds The Hindu. According to DNA, eight persons have been arrested by the ATS in the 13/7 case so far. The arrestees include Abdul Wahab, Mumtaz Jalauddin Khan and Qamar-e-Alam, who were arrested from Mohali (Punjab), Bihar natives Nasim Waris Khan and Adil Rashid Khan, who were arrested from Pune, Naqi Ahmed Shaikh, Nadeem Shaikh and Ganesh Tikole, who were arrested from Mumbai. Times of India adds that three persons, including IM founding member Yasin Bhatkal and two suspected Pakistanis, Tabrez and Waqqas, who are wanted in the case, are absconding. The Hindu adds that ATS chief and Additional Director General (Maharashtra) Rakesh Maria said, “By August 22, we knew that there was an IM hand in the blasts,” adding the arrest of Haroon Rashid Naik (33) in August 2011 in a fake currency case gave the ATS leads about the economic trail of the blasts. The ATS suspects that Haroon is involved in the planning of the 13/7 conspiracy.
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January - 25 
the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Md Khusid Ahamad (37) of Lilong who was arrested by troops of 31 Assam Rifles from Khudengthabi on January 25, 2012. A press release issued by the outfit’s publicity officer Sanju contend
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the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Md Khusid Ahamad (37) of Lilong who was arrested by troops of 31 Assam Rifles from Khudengthabi on January 25, 2012. A press release issued by the outfit’s publicity officer Sanju contended that Md Khusid Ahamad was not related with the outfit nor its armed wing Red Army. Moreover, the 16 bombs reportedly seized from Md Khusid had nothing to do with the outfit, it added.
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January - 25 
Newstrack India reports that during his three day visit to Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of West Bengal, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, said that it is important to combat Maoists in a different way than what has been done so far. "It is not just a matter
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Newstrack India reports that during his three day visit to Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of West Bengal, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, said that it is important to combat Maoists in a different way than what has been done so far. "It is not just a matter of arms and guns. It is a psychological war, and here both political procedures and development have significance. If we don't take the political procedures forward, till there is political mobilisation of political parties in these districts, and till we don't bring in heavy changes in rural development, we can never hope to win this war against the Maoists," Ramesh told media in Bankura District on January 25. "Most tribal majority areas like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar are facing turbulence today. The Maoist groups are taking advantage of this factor. So we should give primary importance to the welfare of the tribals in our strategy for development," said Ramesh. Ramesh also said that the District of Bankura has 22 administrative blocks (administrative division), out of which four are being affected by Maoists.
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January - 25 
The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 25 made its ninth arrest in a fraudulent SIM card case, according to Indian Express. The accused was identified as Shivkumar Hanumanta (23) from Dadar. Three of the accused in the SIM card case have been booked for their alleged involvement in th
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The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 25 made its ninth arrest in a fraudulent SIM card case, according to Indian Express. The accused was identified as Shivkumar Hanumanta (23) from Dadar. Three of the accused in the SIM card case have been booked for their alleged involvement in the July 13, 2011 Mumbai serial blasts case (also known as 13/7). Naqi Ahmed and Nadeem Akhtar were arrested by the ATS and Imran alias Yasin Bhatkal has been named as a wanted. The ATS claimed the Indian Mujahideen (IM) is believed to have used these fraudulently procured SIM cards for mobile connectivity. “We have recovered 2,200 documents, which include photographs and identity proofs,” said Additional Director General of Police (ATS) Rakesh Maria. On the fresh arrest, he said, “He (Hanumanta) would promise people from poor and middle class background talk time of Rs 40 at a discounted price of Rs 30.” Hanumanta is an agent, like Ganesh Tikole (arrested earlier), who collected profiles. DNA reports that prior to executing the 13/7 blasts in Mumbai, IM operatives Yasin Bhatkal and Riyaz Bhatkal bargained extensively on the amount to be spent to execute the terror attack. Though Yasin demanded INR 1.7 million to bomb three places in Mumbai, he was paid only INR 1.2 million by IM leaders, investigations have revealed. “Naqi paid Rs 1 lakh as deposit for a rented room in Byculla’s Habib Mansion. The remaining 50,000 is believed to have been used by the two planters on food and travelling,” the officer said. The Police are yet to ascertain what happened to the remaining Rs 10.50 lakh. IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal also took 10 percent from the ‘salaries’ of his module members in the name of jihad and used it for his own benefit, the officer said. “Bhatkal had stashed Rs26 lakh in his bank accounts and Rs11.40 lakh in cash were found in his Mangalore home when it was raided by the police in September 2008. He is believed to have used that money for investing in real estate in Mangalore,” he added. Further, Maharashtra ATS revealed that the hawala money to fund the attacks was routed through UAE, reports One India. An unnamed ATS official said, "The hawala money utilised to engineer the triple blasts was routed through UAE. We have all the details as to how the money was channelized via UAE and who sponsored it."
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January - 25 
The Union Government will allot nearly INR 900 million for rural development across the three Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Districts of Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore in West Bengal, the Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh, said in Kolkata on January 25, reports The
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The Union Government will allot nearly INR 900 million for rural development across the three Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Districts of Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore in West Bengal, the Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh, said in Kolkata on January 25, reports The Hindu Business line. According to the Minister, a sum of nearly INR 300 million will be allotted in each of the Districts for development purposes. The amount, he said, should ideally be spent exclusively in projects in affected blocks of the District. “The time is right for political activities and rural development in these areas of West Bengal,” he told reporters after his three-day visit to the LWE-affected Districts of Bankura and Purulia. According to the Minister, there should be a “three-P” approach in these areas which would include political activities, taking local tribal people into confidence and finally the use of Police and Paramilitary to maintain law and order. "The problem is not as serious in West Bengal as in Jharkhand, Odisha of Chhattisgarh. There is no liberated zone of the Maoists in West Bengal," Ramesh told at the press conference, adds IBN Live. Stating that 18 Districts in Odisha, 17 in Jharkhand and 10 in Chhattisgarh were very badly affected, he added, "West Bengal is not in that category. So the LWE problem here is not so disturbing. But since Purulia is in a trijunction, it is vulnerable. So we cannot relax." Warning against political exclusionism, he said all parties in the Maoist areas must be given space so that such activities take place on a day-to-day basis. "We cannot substitute one form of tyranny with another form of tyranny." Pointing out that the country's development was not tribal friendly, he said, "our forest administration is anti- tribal and our mining policy and our land acquisition policy is anti-tribal. It is no wonder that all tribal areas of India today are in a state of discontent."
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January - 25 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 25 reiterated Odisha's demand for inclusion of Nuapada, Bargarh, Bolangir and Kalahandi Districts in the centrally sponsored Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, reports The Times of India. In a letter to Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, Naveen pointe
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 25 reiterated Odisha's demand for inclusion of Nuapada, Bargarh, Bolangir and Kalahandi Districts in the centrally sponsored Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, reports The Times of India. In a letter to Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, Naveen pointed out that there has been a significant rise in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in parts of Chhattisgarh bordering Odisha as well as Nuapada, Bolangir and Bargarh Districts. "Maoists are building up a base in Sunabeda reserve forest of Nuapada and its adjoining areas. They are also trying to spread their network along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border by creating and consolidating bases in Nuapada, Bargarh, Bolangir and Kalahandi Districts of western Odisha," he said. Naveen said there was an urgent need to include the four Districts under the purview of the SRE scheme to strengthen security infrastructure so as to effectively curtail and contain the spread of the LWE.
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January - 26 
Briefing to over 70,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, Director General K Vijay Kumar asked them to turn junglee (inhabitants of forests) and hit the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) "hard" before eliminating them,
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Briefing to over 70,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, Director General K Vijay Kumar asked them to turn junglee (inhabitants of forests) and hit the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) "hard" before eliminating them, reports The Times of India. "Your adversary is far too inferior than you- in training, in equipment, in physical strength, in tactics, in weaponry, in number, in food he takes. He cannot give you a face to fight. He believes in hiding, hitting and running. This is his strength. Let us also modify our tactics- be like hunters, hide in his area and hit him hard. Learn to be a junglee," Kumar said in his recent official communication to his troops to boost their morale. "The harder we push, the more of them (Naxals) will get neutralised. The more of them get neutralised, the fewer of us will have causalities. So remember pushing means fewer causalities...continue it in every skirmish he (Naxals) dares to have with you," the DG wrote to them in a signed letter.
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January - 26 
Calling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) anti-national, Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt urged people on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26 to help the authorities to crush them, reports Economic Times. "We have to stamp out anti-national Maoists to protect our glorious democra
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Calling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) anti-national, Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt urged people on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26 to help the authorities to crush them, reports Economic Times. "We have to stamp out anti-national Maoists to protect our glorious democracy," he said in his Republic Day speech at the Police parade ground in Raipur after unfurling the national flag in front of 5,000 people. The State Government is giving priority to increase morale of the Security Forces (SFs) by increasing their strength, and recruiting local youths from tribal areas, he said, adds Daily Bhaskar. "On one hand the State is touching new highs in development, on the other the Maoists have made the life of forested residents worse," he said. Chief Minister Raman Singh hoisted the national flag at Jagdalpur, headquarters of the Bastar region.
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January - 26 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he has continuously advocated revocation of the laws which have been imposed in the State with the Start of militancy and would continue to do so, reports Daily Excelsior. "Since there has been gradual improvement in the situation with the passage of time and t
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he has continuously advocated revocation of the laws which have been imposed in the State with the Start of militancy and would continue to do so, reports Daily Excelsior. "Since there has been gradual improvement in the situation with the passage of time and the process of improvement is going on as such my endeavour would continue to work for revocation of these laws", he assured the people. He said that his Government is working on softening the provisions of Public Safety Act and a Bill to this regard will be tabled in the Legislature.
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January - 26 
for the first time, the Pakistani Rangers accepted body of the intruder, official sources said. "Usually, the Rangers didn't accept the bodies of infiltrators killed during the firing for the fear that they would be exposed for pushing intruders/militants into this side. This time, however, the Rang
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for the first time, the Pakistani Rangers accepted body of the intruder, official sources said. "Usually, the Rangers didn't accept the bodies of infiltrators killed during the firing for the fear that they would be exposed for pushing intruders/militants into this side. This time, however, the Rangers accepted the body of intruder and took it away'', sources said. They added that the intruder could be a spy of Pakistan Army or Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). "It has been observed a number of times that Pakistan tried to push a spy ahead of the group of infiltrators to observe movement of security personnel and find out the points where there was no presence of security forces and some other points from where the militants could be pushed-in'', sources said. Investigations by the Jammu and Kashmir Police have found that “officials of an intelligence agency” had provided a Chinese pistol to a surrendered militant, who later used it to kill a special police officer (SPO). Though the Police refused to disclose the name of the agency, the revelation followed the arrest of a surrendered militant in connection with the disappearance of SPO Mohammad Hanief who was found murdered in Kishtwar District on December 10, 2011. Hanief was working with the Special Operation Group in Doda. Kishtwar Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Abrar Chowdhary said the Police arrested former Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Nafees Khandey. His two accomplices in the crime — Shahnawaz alias Bilal Ahmed Khander and Mohammad Rafiq — have already fled and rejoined militant ranks, according to the police. Nafees was also planning to rejoin the militant outfit at the time of his arrest, Chowdhary said, adding the Police seized a number of incriminating documents from him.
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January - 26 
Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik on Republic Day (January 26) lauded the State Government and said, “The strategy in the form of sustained development efforts, counter-insurgency operations against active militant groups and peace overtures for people willing to come forward for negotiated settlement
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Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik on Republic Day (January 26) lauded the State Government and said, “The strategy in the form of sustained development efforts, counter-insurgency operations against active militant groups and peace overtures for people willing to come forward for negotiated settlement has paid rich dividends.” He further said that the Suspension of Operations (SoO), agreements with various extremist outfits such as the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), Dima Halim Daogah - Nunisa faction (DHD-N), Dima Halim Daogah - Jewel faction (DHD-J), National Democratic Front of Bodoland - Pro-Talks faction (NDFB-PTF), Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Command Force (BCF) and United Liberation Front of Asom - Pro-Talks faction (ULFA-PTF), justify the initiative of the State Government. “Recent agreements with the UPDS had resulted in the peaceful (autonomous district) Council elections in Karbi Anglong District,” he said.
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January - 26 
Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi urged CPI-Maoist to shut violence, reports The Times of India. Taking part in the 63rd Republic Day celebrations in Ranchi, the Governor hoisted the national flag and asked the CPI-Maoist to join the mainstream of the society. Chief Minister Arjun Munda hoisted the
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Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi urged CPI-Maoist to shut violence, reports The Times of India. Taking part in the 63rd Republic Day celebrations in Ranchi, the Governor hoisted the national flag and asked the CPI-Maoist to join the mainstream of the society. Chief Minister Arjun Munda hoisted the tricolour in the State's second capital Dumka.
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January - 26 
the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has warned that its cadres would be forced to break the ceasefire agreement and take up arms to protect themselves if the GNLA continued to target its cadres. Taking strong cognizance of the GNLA’s bid to kill three ANVC cadres, its spokesperson Torik Jang
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the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has warned that its cadres would be forced to break the ceasefire agreement and take up arms to protect themselves if the GNLA continued to target its cadres. Taking strong cognizance of the GNLA’s bid to kill three ANVC cadres, its spokesperson Torik Jangning Marak said, “Situation will be worsened if the GNLA continues to target our cadres.” A group of around 15 armed GNLA cadres had made a failed attempt to kill three ANVC at Soksan village under Mendipathar Police station in East Garo Hills on January 24. Marak also urged the State Government to provide security to the ANVC cadres who are currently under ceasefire agreement.
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January - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated his stand for setting up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Jammu and Kashmir to “restore confidence” of people, DNA reported. He linked the “inward looking” tendency of Kashmir youth to the insensitivity of Indian society.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated his stand for setting up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Jammu and Kashmir to “restore confidence” of people, DNA reported. He linked the “inward looking” tendency of Kashmir youth to the insensitivity of Indian society.
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January - 27 
Maoist splinter group, the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), on January 27 hoisted an inverted national flag in Palamu District to mark their protest as the country celebrated the 63rd Republic Day, reports Newstrack India. Cadres of the JPC chose the occasion to raise protest against Government a
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Maoist splinter group, the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), on January 27 hoisted an inverted national flag in Palamu District to mark their protest as the country celebrated the 63rd Republic Day, reports Newstrack India. Cadres of the JPC chose the occasion to raise protest against Government apathy by hoisting two national flags, one of which was inverted. "We would have had jobs had we reaped the benefits of freedom. We would not have been compelled to choose the path of violence. Maoists are hoisting black flags. So we are respecting the tricolour flag and rejecting the black flag, all children in the area are hoisting the tricolour," said Avinash, a JPC leader.
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January - 27 
Teluguflashnews.com reports that the honeymoon between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) party has come to an end with the failure of month long general strike by Telangana employees headed by K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Prof. Kodhandaram. Telugu Des
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Teluguflashnews.com reports that the honeymoon between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) party has come to an end with the failure of month long general strike by Telangana employees headed by K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Prof. Kodhandaram. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has alleged that they have pledged the Telangana agitation to the Union Government to bag Polavaram tenders. The North Telangana wing (CPI-Maoist) leader Jagan has heavily comes down on KCR and Prof. Kodhandaram for the same reasons. Leading Telugu daily, Andhala Jyoth, in its January 27 edition has published an article about their telephonic interview with Maoist leader Jagan. Senior TRS leader, Nayini Narisimha Reddy, sharply reacting to Jagan's allegations said, "They lost their identity in the State. That's why they make such allegations to reveal their presence. If, they think that we have betrayed the Telangana people, then why don't they come into mainstream and show their power?”
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January - 27 
The Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) had asked Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN-Khole Kitovi to “immediately re-deposit”, more than 50 stolen .303 rifles from “GHQ Armor” [General Head Quarters] back to GHQ within 30 days. Further, NSCN-K has threate
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The Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) had asked Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN-Khole Kitovi to “immediately re-deposit”, more than 50 stolen .303 rifles from “GHQ Armor” [General Head Quarters] back to GHQ within 30 days. Further, NSCN-K has threatened action against both NSCN-Khole Kitovi and their family members.
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January - 28 
Chandrapur District SP Suwez Haque said the arrest of Maruti Kurwatkar has deepened the vacuum in the Naxal top order which they had suffered after Bhanu Bhowate, his wife and others were arrested in December 2010, reported The Times of India. "Kurwatkar was elevated to the rank that Bhanu held," sa
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Chandrapur District SP Suwez Haque said the arrest of Maruti Kurwatkar has deepened the vacuum in the Naxal top order which they had suffered after Bhanu Bhowate, his wife and others were arrested in December 2010, reported The Times of India. "Kurwatkar was elevated to the rank that Bhanu held," said Haque.
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January - 28 
INC candidate for 47-Karong AC, Senapati District, DD Thaisii has alleged that normal polling procedures have been violated at various polling stations under Karong AC, Kanglaonline reported. Addressing media persons at Manipur Congress Bhavan, Thaisii claimed that there was mass booth capturing by
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INC candidate for 47-Karong AC, Senapati District, DD Thaisii has alleged that normal polling procedures have been violated at various polling stations under Karong AC, Kanglaonline reported. Addressing media persons at Manipur Congress Bhavan, Thaisii claimed that there was mass booth capturing by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres and called for a re-poll. Saying that 18 polling stations had witnessed intimidation and casting of votes without photographic documentation, Thaisii said that a re-poll should be held in the said locations. He also alleged that armed cadres of NSCN-IM fired several rounds from sophisticated weapons at Koide Village on January 28 at 11 am.
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January - 28 
New Indian Express reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist(CPI-Maoist) should give up their guns as the State Government is ready to rehabilitate and provide employment to them, said State Home Minister R Ashok at a function in Mangalore on January 28. He remarked, “As guns wil
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New Indian Express reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist(CPI-Maoist) should give up their guns as the State Government is ready to rehabilitate and provide employment to them, said State Home Minister R Ashok at a function in Mangalore on January 28. He remarked, “As guns will not yield anything, naxals should bid goodbye to arms. The government has been providing packages to the naxal-affected areas. Considering this, naxals should surrender.” Compared to other states, Maoist activity is less in Karnataka. Only in some places such as Chikmagalur and Udupi Districts, are they in operation, he clarified, when reporters sought to know why the Union Government has not marked Karnataka as a Maoist affected State.
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January - 28 
setting conditions to free two abducted Government engineers, the GNLA demanded a "convincing reply" from the Meghalaya Government in seven days on the "poor power connectivity" in the three impoverished Districts of Garo Hills, reports The Times of India. Heavily armed GNLA rebels on January 23, 20
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setting conditions to free two abducted Government engineers, the GNLA demanded a "convincing reply" from the Meghalaya Government in seven days on the "poor power connectivity" in the three impoverished Districts of Garo Hills, reports The Times of India. Heavily armed GNLA rebels on January 23, 2012 abducted three Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MECL) engineers - Apus Pothmi, Boney Majaw and Marshal R Swer at gunpoint from their residential quarters in the Rongkhon area. Swer was later released unharmed. "Seven days will be given to the Meghalaya Government to give us a convincing reply on the poor power connectivity in the interior areas of Garo Hills. The Government must answer why there is no power connectivity," said Sohan D Shira, the military wing chief of GNLA, adding, "If the government fails to give a convincing reply to the people of Garo Hills, we will have no option but to take another step.”
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January - 28 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 28 claimed to have killed a villager in Zikzak area of West Garo Hills for allegedly colluding with Police and working against the outfit on January 27, 2012, reported The Shillong Times. The GNLA area commander Ampati Rahul claimed, “We executed
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 28 claimed to have killed a villager in Zikzak area of West Garo Hills for allegedly colluding with Police and working against the outfit on January 27, 2012, reported The Shillong Times. The GNLA area commander Ampati Rahul claimed, “We executed a villager from the village yesterday (January 27) because he was the main Police informer operating against us for so long.” The militant outfit questioned the Meghalaya Police over its tactics of using villagers to work for them in lieu of compensation which is never paid to them.
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January - 28 
the militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) strongly condemned the allegation made by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Gaikhangam against the outfit for committing poll violence and killing people in hill areas of Manipur. ZUF General Secretary A Remroi, said it was a blata
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the militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) strongly condemned the allegation made by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Gaikhangam against the outfit for committing poll violence and killing people in hill areas of Manipur. ZUF General Secretary A Remroi, said it was a blatant lie on the part of a public leader like Gaikhangam to wrongly blame the outfit for its involvement in the killing of one Makuchung Panmei, 60 w/o late Namshipou and injuring of an Indian National Congress (INC) worker, Gangpuhai Kabui d/o Gaidanchu of Khoupum village Khunou.
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January - 28 
Two days after Police had an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Silapathar area of Dhemaji District, Security Forces (SFs) launched the first operation against red rebels in several parts of the District on January 28, reported The Times of India. Police said some
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Two days after Police had an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Silapathar area of Dhemaji District, Security Forces (SFs) launched the first operation against red rebels in several parts of the District on January 28, reported The Times of India. Police said some Maoists have taken refuge in the District to carry out anti-social activities. SP (Dhemaji) Priyaranjan Konwar said, "We have some specific inputs that some Maoists have taken shelter in Silapather, Sungajan and its adjoining areas the District. SFs launched an operation in the District to arrest them but no one has been arrested so far,” adding, “according to records available with us, there are seven Maoist cadres in the district who are trying to launch a recruitment drive here to strengthen their force. We are maintaining strict vigil and SFs have been directed to carry out raids from time to time."
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January - 29 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Lieutenant General Bikram Singh in 2001 when he was a Brigadier in South Kashmir. According to a statement issued by the HM on March 2, 2001 published in local media, the terror outfit praised Ghulam Mohiudeen Rabbani alias Mohiude
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Lieutenant General Bikram Singh in 2001 when he was a Brigadier in South Kashmir. According to a statement issued by the HM on March 2, 2001 published in local media, the terror outfit praised Ghulam Mohiudeen Rabbani alias Mohiudeen Chacha for killing a Colonel and seriously injuring Singh. The HM’s statement had identified Rabbani as a resident of Malakand in North West Frontier Province (NWFP, now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and praised him for killing the Army officer and sacrificing his own life to enable other terrorists to escape. According to Police investigation, Rabbani was a 54-year-old man on the day of encounter and a grenade had also been recovered from his pouch. However, a woman identified as Zaituna , who has filed a writ petition, claimed that the man dubbed as Pakistani militant was actually her son Abdullah Bhat, a daily wage labourer.
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January - 29 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the State and the entire region have achieved remarkable success with a large number of cadres from various outfits of the region have coming back to mainstream during the last three months alone. Gogoi also lauded the effort of Army’s 4th Corps in bringing stabi
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the State and the entire region have achieved remarkable success with a large number of cadres from various outfits of the region have coming back to mainstream during the last three months alone. Gogoi also lauded the effort of Army’s 4th Corps in bringing stability to the region.
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January - 30 
All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) ‘Publicity Secretary’ Etwa Urang admitted the presence of around 60 AANLA militants residing in the camp at Ralan area along the disputed Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Nagaland Post. He clarified that the AANLA cadres were staying there temporarily u
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All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) ‘Publicity Secretary’ Etwa Urang admitted the presence of around 60 AANLA militants residing in the camp at Ralan area along the disputed Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Nagaland Post. He clarified that the AANLA cadres were staying there temporarily until the State Government allotted a designated camp for them. The camp was dismantled by SFs on January 30
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January - 30 
Chief Secretary WMS Pariat, on January 30 assured that the two Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MECL) officials who had been abducted by the GNLA on January 24 were safe. While refusing to divulge details about the steps being taken by the Government for the safe release of the two abducted off
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Chief Secretary WMS Pariat, on January 30 assured that the two Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MECL) officials who had been abducted by the GNLA on January 24 were safe. While refusing to divulge details about the steps being taken by the Government for the safe release of the two abducted officials, the Chief Secretary only said, “All necessary steps are being taken.” Pariat also stated that there has not been any demand of ransom by the outfit so far.
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January - 30 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) M.A. Sumanthiran said the party will not participate in the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to seek solutions to the ethnic issue until the Government expresses its stance, reports Colombo Page. He said President Mahinda Rajapakse
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) M.A. Sumanthiran said the party will not participate in the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to seek solutions to the ethnic issue until the Government expresses its stance, reports Colombo Page. He said President Mahinda Rajapakse has stated that the Government was ready to go beyond the 13th Amendment to the Constitution to seek a solution to the problem at the talks with the Indian Minister of External Affairs S M Krishna. MP Sumanthiran said the Government needs to declare the facts to public first and then the discussion can be taken up at the PSC level. He added that the Government has not expressed its stance also at the talks held with the TNA. TNA has neither named a representative for the select committee nor confirmed the participation in it. Meanwhile, the major Opposition United National Party (UNP) said that the participation of the TNA is crucial in the PSC to make it meaningful. The PSC, which will have quasi-judicial powers, is to comprise 19 governing party members and 12 opposition members.
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January - 30 
Times of India reports that following the demand of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to withdraw Security Forces from Garo Hills region, the Meghalaya Government on January 30 said it was working on a strategy to deal with them. "We are working on a strategy to deal with the militants and the go
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Times of India reports that following the demand of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to withdraw Security Forces from Garo Hills region, the Meghalaya Government on January 30 said it was working on a strategy to deal with them. "We are working on a strategy to deal with the militants and the government will take a re-look into deployment of security forces (in three Garo Hills districts)," Chief Secretary W M S Pariat said. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of the State Police and the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are on operation to secure release of two power department engineers abducted by the GNLA on January 24. Meanwhile, the GNLA has warned all its cadres not to surrender before the Police.
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January - 30 
Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland (ZBN), apex body of the Zeliangrong Naga tribe, on January 30 fervently appealed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi to maintain “maximum restraint” in the wake of recent “factional hostility”. ZBN has also urged Ceasefire Monito
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Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland (ZBN), apex body of the Zeliangrong Naga tribe, on January 30 fervently appealed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi to maintain “maximum restraint” in the wake of recent “factional hostility”. ZBN has also urged Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) to clarify “which party should occupy the contested Athibung designated camp” in Peren District so as to clear all doubts surrounding the issue. In a statement ZBN ‘general secretary’, Azeu Namcyn Hau stated that the need of the hour was finding and working towards “a common political cause to remain united” and asserted that Nagas should not allow themselves to be further weakened by “internal factional strife”.
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January - 30 
the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA), has claimed responsibility for the ambush on Security Forces (SFs) at a place between Kharou and Narum village under Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 28. The SFs who were returning aft
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the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA), has claimed responsibility for the ambush on Security Forces (SFs) at a place between Kharou and Narum village under Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 28. The SFs who were returning after election duty from Saibol village sustained more than six casualties, claimed a press release issued by the outfit’s department of publicity chief Taohangshu Heiremcha. It further declared that the outfit would attack SFs relentlessly.
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January - 31 
Union Government, on January 31, declared the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a terrorist outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. “The government has approved and declared GNLA a terrorist due to its growing terror activities in certain parts of Meghalaya,” Shambu Singh, Joint S
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Union Government, on January 31, declared the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a terrorist outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. “The government has approved and declared GNLA a terrorist due to its growing terror activities in certain parts of Meghalaya,” Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary in-charge of the Northeast in the Union Home Ministry, said
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January - 31 
Assam Adivasi Peace Movement, (an organization that has been approved by AANLA) on January 31 said that the community (Adivasi) had lost out on the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and related-benefits for having been branded as either tea tribes or ex-tea tribes, reports The Telegraph.
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Assam Adivasi Peace Movement, (an organization that has been approved by AANLA) on January 31 said that the community (Adivasi) had lost out on the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and related-benefits for having been branded as either tea tribes or ex-tea tribes, reports The Telegraph.
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January - 31 
Police recovered 150 double detonator boosters, which are used in exploding landmine blasts, near Koradag-Tolsandih village under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District. The Police also recovered two country-made revolvers, one pistol, a gun and one 15 kilogrammes can bomb from there, the Police sa
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Police recovered 150 double detonator boosters, which are used in exploding landmine blasts, near Koradag-Tolsandih village under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District. The Police also recovered two country-made revolvers, one pistol, a gun and one 15 kilogrammes can bomb from there, the Police said
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January - 31 
Sending a clear message that violence does not pay, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on January 31, accused National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of indulging in abducting and other unlawful activities despite holding peace talks with the Government. Condemning the recent vi
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Sending a clear message that violence does not pay, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on January 31, accused National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of indulging in abducting and other unlawful activities despite holding peace talks with the Government. Condemning the recent violence perpetrated allegedly by NSCN-IM cadres, he said though NSCN-IM leadership denied that their cadres were involved in most of these incidents, the Government has enough intelligence which suggested that the insurgent group’s cadres were behind many of these incidents. “I hope that the message will go to the NSCN-IM or any other group that violence does not pay,” he said.
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February - 1 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah confirmed his group’s links with Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Shillong Times. Paresh Baruah said, “The Indian colonial government is also viewed as an enemy by the Maoists. Ou
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah confirmed his group’s links with Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Shillong Times. Paresh Baruah said, “The Indian colonial government is also viewed as an enemy by the Maoists. Our enemy is also the same and so there is an understanding with them. Our relation with them [CPI-Maoist] is not new and several of their top leaders had attended ULFA’s Raising Day celebrations in Bhutan in 1996. Subsequently, there have been meetings with them and we have given logistical and moral support to them.” He further stated, “The understanding that has been forged will continue into the future as well. The same approach towards the Maoists has been adopted by other revolutionary groups of the Northeast based in Eastern Nagaland.” However, Baruah added, “We have a definite strategy and we do not think Maoism will be able to strike deep roots in Assam.” Hindustan Times further adds that Paresh Baruah admitted to the blunders committed by his men in the past. He said, “There will be no bombings in Assam and elsewhere where indigenous communities reside. We do admit the ULFA has blundered earlier on a couple of occasions. And these have happened mainly as a result of the lack of foresight and planning by commanders." Paresh Baruah further said, "We feel extremely resentful for actions that have led to death and injury to innocent people
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February - 1 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) Dagger Division, Major General Bipin Rawat, on February 1 said that militants are desperate to infiltrate into Kashmir but the Army along the Line of Control (LoC) is vigilant to thwart their designs, reports Daily Excelsior. While addressing a gathering at Nambla in
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) Dagger Division, Major General Bipin Rawat, on February 1 said that militants are desperate to infiltrate into Kashmir but the Army along the Line of Control (LoC) is vigilant to thwart their designs, reports Daily Excelsior. While addressing a gathering at Nambla in Haji Peer sector of Uri, the GOC said that the success of countering infiltration depends upon the cooperation from the civilian population of the Uri, which was living near the LoC. In order to win the support of the local population, the Army is organizing a recruitment rally in Uri to absorb local youth in Army.
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February - 1 
Talking to media persons, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said on February 1 that the demand for Garo land cannot come from a bunch of people under the banner of GNLA. “We will examine the matter when the whole community demands for a separate Garoland,” Sangma added.
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Talking to media persons, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said on February 1 that the demand for Garo land cannot come from a bunch of people under the banner of GNLA. “We will examine the matter when the whole community demands for a separate Garoland,” Sangma added.
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February - 2 
United Tribal Liberation Army’s (UTLA) ‘Ministry of Information and Public Relations’ has clarified that it has no knowledge about the existence of UTLA organization other than the one that is under SoO agreement, reports The Sangai Express. Signed by one Anaconda alias Josh, the statement claims th
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United Tribal Liberation Army’s (UTLA) ‘Ministry of Information and Public Relations’ has clarified that it has no knowledge about the existence of UTLA organization other than the one that is under SoO agreement, reports The Sangai Express. Signed by one Anaconda alias Josh, the statement claims that they have signed the SoO agreement with both the central and State government on October 27, 2011. UTLA abides by the rules of the SoO and accordingly deposited their arms. The outfit also added that the outfit has no ‘General Secretary’ by the name T Robert
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February - 3 
Seconding the Andhra Pradesh (AP) model of dealing with Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has asked the paramilitary top brass to identify the leaders’ set-up of Naxal outfits and undertake operations to cripple the movement of LWE, reports The Pioneer. In a mee
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Seconding the Andhra Pradesh (AP) model of dealing with Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has asked the paramilitary top brass to identify the leaders’ set-up of Naxal outfits and undertake operations to cripple the movement of LWE, reports The Pioneer. In a meeting with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) top brass recently, Chidambaram argued that cadre can be recruited overnight but leaders cannot be made and urged the paramilitary to arrest Naxal leaders like Kishan Da of West Bengal, Sabyasachi Panda of Odisha and Kundan Pahan of Jharkhand. “The effort should be to build the atmosphere of confidence amongst public, disrupt the movement and roll it back to the level possible,” Chidambaram told the officials at the operations conference of the CRPF. The Home Minister said the AP model of dealing with Naxalism was right as the State Police targeted senior leaders of the Naxal outfits. The Security Forces (SFs) have so far eliminated top Naxal leaders like Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad and Mallojula Koteshwar Rao alias Kishanji. The level of violence in the Naxal-affected States has come down as a whole. “The trend as of now is a significant let-up in situation in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, increase in violence levels in Jharkhand and Maharashtra and status quo in the situation of Bihar and Odisha. The job is far from over, not even half done,” Chidambaram said. In Chhattisgarh, the situation has improved but the Bastar region remains sensitive for being the epicentre of Naxal activities. In Odisha, Malkangiri and Koraput continue to be the hotbed of Naxalism whereas in West Bengal, Junglemahal is the centre of problem.
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February - 3 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad’s (ATS) investigations have revealed that Naik, alias Umar Akbar alias Mushtaque Shaikh alias Salahuddin alias Maulana, who was arrested on February 1 from Mumbra in Mumbai, appears to have been a very important person in the Indian Mujahideen (IM) hierarchy. He was
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad’s (ATS) investigations have revealed that Naik, alias Umar Akbar alias Mushtaque Shaikh alias Salahuddin alias Maulana, who was arrested on February 1 from Mumbra in Mumbai, appears to have been a very important person in the Indian Mujahideen (IM) hierarchy. He was trained in Pakistan twice and took part in the war against America. "He fought alongside al-Qaida fighters in Kandahar in 2001," said ATS Chief Rakesh Maria.
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February - 4 
Biswajit Ray, President of All Koch-Rajbanshi Students Union (AKRSU), said that the Government never gave importance to democratic agitation and threatened to launch armed movement for separate Kamtapur State and ST status, reports The Sentinel. Ray said, “The government only understands the languag
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Biswajit Ray, President of All Koch-Rajbanshi Students Union (AKRSU), said that the Government never gave importance to democratic agitation and threatened to launch armed movement for separate Kamtapur State and ST status, reports The Sentinel. Ray said, “The government only understands the language of armed agitation. That’s why All Koch-Rajbanshi Students Union (AKRSU) took the decision of resorting to armed agitation if needed”. Ray further said that the decision about forming armed agitation group would be discussed in the joint convention of AKRSU which will held at Borpara Public Field of Bongaigaon from February 7 with a two day long programme. He said that he is ready to take the lead of that armed group if public demands it.
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February - 4 
Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) charter of demands to the Central Government include a separate Constitution on the lines of Jammu & Kashmir for Assam, an “Upper House” in the state Assembly and the setting up of a Supreme Court bench.
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Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) charter of demands to the Central Government include a separate Constitution on the lines of Jammu & Kashmir for Assam, an “Upper House” in the state Assembly and the setting up of a Supreme Court bench.
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February - 5 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) would get more teeth in the jungle war against the CPI-Maoist with plans to train more than 3,000 imported Belgian shepherds to assist in the operations, reports The Times of India. These dogs are lean, strong and very athletic and can improve anti-Maoist oper
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) would get more teeth in the jungle war against the CPI-Maoist with plans to train more than 3,000 imported Belgian shepherds to assist in the operations, reports The Times of India. These dogs are lean, strong and very athletic and can improve anti-Maoist operations tremendously, CRPF Director General K Vijay Kumar told reporters on February 5. He said steps are on to train 70,000 personnel in the latest techniques of jungle warfare. An exclusive training centre on jungle warfare is coming up in Belgaum of Karnataka. Similar training facilities will also come up in Pune (Maharastra) and Gurgaon (Haryana).
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February - 5 
The Kyong (Lotha) Students’ Union (KSU) of Nagaland said the State is not the place for All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), a Assam based militant outfit, to take shelter, reports The Shillong Times. In a press release KSU president Subenthung Kithan and vice-president N Amos Humtsoe made
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The Kyong (Lotha) Students’ Union (KSU) of Nagaland said the State is not the place for All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), a Assam based militant outfit, to take shelter, reports The Shillong Times. In a press release KSU president Subenthung Kithan and vice-president N Amos Humtsoe made it clear that they were against setting up of training camps by the militants at Ralan area in Wokha District of Nagaland.
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February - 6 
According to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG), K Vijay Kumar, a recent recruitment drive has infused young blood into the para-military force and reduced the average age of the Security Forces (SFs), reports IBN Live. “We plan to tap these strengths (age advantage) and set u
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According to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG), K Vijay Kumar, a recent recruitment drive has infused young blood into the para-military force and reduced the average age of the Security Forces (SFs), reports IBN Live. “We plan to tap these strengths (age advantage) and set up new training centres across the country to give improved training to our men. We are setting up an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) management training school in Pune, a training of trainers school in Shimla, an intelligence school in Gurgaon, Haryana and a Rapid Action Force training school in Meerut, UP. We are planning to increase the number of battalions from 219 to 225 by increasing General, Mahila, Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Commando Battalion For Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalions. With this the strength of the force will be 3 lakh [300,000] from the current 2.88 lakhs,” Vijay Kumar said.
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February - 6 
Director-general of Assam Rifles Rameshwar Roy, on February 6, cautioned the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) against violating ground rules and said action would be taken against those who violated the same. The warning came after the NSCN-IM cadres were accused of fi
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Director-general of Assam Rifles Rameshwar Roy, on February 6, cautioned the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) against violating ground rules and said action would be taken against those who violated the same. The warning came after the NSCN-IM cadres were accused of firing, abduction and intimidation in favour of candidates belonging to the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) during Manipur Assembly elections, held on January 28. Union home minister P. Chidambaram had admitted that the NSCN-IM indulged in kidnapping and other unlawful activities despite holding talks with the Centre.
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February - 6 
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam stated that the NPF and Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) candidates of Nungba assembly constituency are openly supported by the cadres of NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) respectively.
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Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam stated that the NPF and Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) candidates of Nungba assembly constituency are openly supported by the cadres of NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) respectively.
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February - 6 
State Home minister R Ashoka on February 6 said that there are 15-20 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Karnataka and a survey had been taken up to identify their antecedents, reports DNA. The Home minister added that the State has a unit of 500 Police constables and 80 comman
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State Home minister R Ashoka on February 6 said that there are 15-20 cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Karnataka and a survey had been taken up to identify their antecedents, reports DNA. The Home minister added that the State has a unit of 500 Police constables and 80 commandos to combat them. He added that another team of commandos was undergoing training. Further, he informed that the office of the head of Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) would be shifted to Karkala from Bangalore
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February - 6 
State Home Minister R Ashoka on February 6 said that those Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who want to surrender would be given a compensation of INR 100,000 and a loan of INR 100,000 from a co-operative society to ensure they are self-employed. If the Maoists surrender their wea
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State Home Minister R Ashoka on February 6 said that those Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who want to surrender would be given a compensation of INR 100,000 and a loan of INR 100,000 from a co-operative society to ensure they are self-employed. If the Maoists surrender their weapons, the government will pay the worth of the weapons to them.
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February - 6 
Taking a tough posture against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), the State Government has decided to go all out to neutralize the banned outfit, reports The Shillong Times. State Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on February 6 said, “The government has no intention to hold talks with the banned Garo
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Taking a tough posture against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), the State Government has decided to go all out to neutralize the banned outfit, reports The Shillong Times. State Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on February 6 said, “The government has no intention to hold talks with the banned Garo militant oufit.” “Legally, the government cannot negotiate with any banned outfit and if they don’t lay down arms, there will be no other option but to carry out operations to neutralise them,” Lyngdoh added.
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February - 7 
Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found out that Haroon Naik, arrested on February 1 for 13/7 Mumbai blasts, had met Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and was present at an “inspirational” lecture by slain al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan just a month before the 9/
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Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found out that Haroon Naik, arrested on February 1 for 13/7 Mumbai blasts, had met Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and was present at an “inspirational” lecture by slain al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan just a month before the 9/11 attack. Naik, who is alleged to have used hawala channels to fund the triple blasts here last year, was also known to Sheikh Omar, the killer of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, and Aftab Ansari, the mastermind of 2002 American Center attack in Kolkata, top Maharashtra ATS sources said on February 7.
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February - 7 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has sought assistance from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to tackle the evolving Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the State, reports The Times of India.
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has sought assistance from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to tackle the evolving Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the State, reports The Times of India.
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February - 7 
GNLA on February 7 said that it wants talks on a separate State for the Garos only with New Delhi and not the Meghalaya Government, reports The Assam Tribune. If the talks failed, it would make the outfit raise the issue in the United Nations Indigenous Peoples Forum in New York. The outfit has reac
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GNLA on February 7 said that it wants talks on a separate State for the Garos only with New Delhi and not the Meghalaya Government, reports The Assam Tribune. If the talks failed, it would make the outfit raise the issue in the United Nations Indigenous Peoples Forum in New York. The outfit has reacted sharply to Meghalaya Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh’s press statement in Shillong on February 6 wherein he had announced the Government’s decision not to hold talks with the GNLA. The political secretary of the GNLA, Bikdot Nikjang Marak, called up media persons to strongly criticise Lyngdoh’s statement.
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February - 7 
In an email press release named Framework of the Skeleton of Boroland by Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) to Times of Assam, the militant formation demanded that Boroland State should have a Legislative Assembly with as high as 90% of the total seats of the Legis
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In an email press release named Framework of the Skeleton of Boroland by Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) to Times of Assam, the militant formation demanded that Boroland State should have a Legislative Assembly with as high as 90% of the total seats of the Legislative Assembly and 100% of parliamentary seats reserved only for Tribal people. The proposed break up was as follows, 70% of the total seats of the Boroland Legislative Assembly reserved for Bodos, Koch-Rajbangshi community would be recognized as the Scheduled Tribes and 10% seats for them, 5% for the Rabha Community, 5% for the Adivasis, making a total of 90% reserved for Tribals. The press release stated to give a 5% reservation to non-tribal indigenous people out of sympathy and the rest of seats are nominated by the President of India on the consent of the Boroland Government from the unrepresented communities.
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February - 7 
State Election Commissioner Neela Satyanarayan on February 7 said in a press release, "A total of 65 per cent voting was recorded in the State. Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Gadchiroli District recorded 67 per cent voting." Polling was being conducted in Maharashtra for 27 Zilla Parisha
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State Election Commissioner Neela Satyanarayan on February 7 said in a press release, "A total of 65 per cent voting was recorded in the State. Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Gadchiroli District recorded 67 per cent voting." Polling was being conducted in Maharashtra for 27 Zilla Parishads (ZPs) (district level local self-Government institution) and 305 Panchayat Samitis (PS) (block level local self-Government institution).
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February - 7 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on February 7 said that despite alarming escalation in Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) violence in Jharkhand, no serious effort has been made by the State Government to deal with the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reports Oneindia.in quoting PTI. In a letter to
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on February 7 said that despite alarming escalation in Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) violence in Jharkhand, no serious effort has been made by the State Government to deal with the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reports Oneindia.in quoting PTI. In a letter to Chief Minister Arjun Munda, Chidambaram said Jharkhand became the most affected State in Naxal violence in 2011 and the situation there was a "major cause for concern". He asked Munda to galvanise the State Police leadership to take more pro-active steps. "Anti-Naxal operations in 2011 have been unfortunately ineffective. No serious efforts appear to have been made to launch a counter offensive when security forces personnel were killed by the CPI (Maoist)," Chidambaram said in the recent letter. Further, Jharkhand is the only LWE-affected State which has reported more snatching of arms in 2011 compared to the previous year. "Two top CPI (Maoist) leaders - Prashanto Bose alias Kishan da and Mihir Besra - are very active in the State, according to intelligence reports," the letter said. Chidambaram told Munda that the increase in Maoist activities were manifested by the alarming increase in the number of 'Jan Adalats' (so called people's courts) - 53 in 2011 compared to 25 in 2010. Through these Jan Adalats, the extremists have created a wave of terror amongst the people by publicly punishing those who 'disobey' their 'writ' in the State, he said.
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February - 7 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on February 7 sharply criticized the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam for “repeatedly accusing” the outfit of interfering at the recent Manipur assembly polls, which it vehemently denied.
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on February 7 sharply criticized the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam for “repeatedly accusing” the outfit of interfering at the recent Manipur assembly polls, which it vehemently denied.
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February - 8 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on February 8 asked the GNLA to lay down arms, but continue its struggle through peaceful means. “I urge upon all our misguided friends (GNLA) to embark on the various opportunities created by this Government which would contribute to the progress of development of our st
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on February 8 asked the GNLA to lay down arms, but continue its struggle through peaceful means. “I urge upon all our misguided friends (GNLA) to embark on the various opportunities created by this Government which would contribute to the progress of development of our state,” Sangma said.
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February - 8 
Deputy army chief of the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- PTF), B Sudem said that no cadre has fled the designated camps of the NDFB-PTF as reported by some newspapers. B Sudem said that the outfit has three designated camps in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) regi
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Deputy army chief of the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- PTF), B Sudem said that no cadre has fled the designated camps of the NDFB-PTF as reported by some newspapers. B Sudem said that the outfit has three designated camps in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) region at Serfanguri for Western zone, Borbori in Baksa District for Middle zone and Udalguri for Eastern zone. There are total 1027 cadres registered in the three designated camps.
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February - 8 
Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Conrad Sangma has slammed the State Government on its assertion that the door for talks with GNLA is shut. Also, Hari Chetri, a coal labourer, who was abducted by some miscreants from a coal quarry at Borsora in West Khasi Hills District on Febr
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Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Conrad Sangma has slammed the State Government on its assertion that the door for talks with GNLA is shut. Also, Hari Chetri, a coal labourer, who was abducted by some miscreants from a coal quarry at Borsora in West Khasi Hills District on February 2, was released in the night of February 7. Police said that Chetri had been abducted by a four-member local group, and was released after his family members paid the ransom money demanded by the abductors. West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, R Muthu, informed The Shillong Times that the abductors were not militants but some local goons. The abductors were earlier suspected to be GNLA militants.
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February - 10 
NSCN-K on February 12 said that it would initiate “stern actions” against anybody collecting unauthorized “taxes’ in the name of the outfit and asked those who have been doing the same to immediately put an end to the practice.
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NSCN-K on February 12 said that it would initiate “stern actions” against anybody collecting unauthorized “taxes’ in the name of the outfit and asked those who have been doing the same to immediately put an end to the practice.
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February - 10 
Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said that the Government was working on a multi pronged people centric strategy to deal with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the country, a Ministry of Rural Development press release said. Inaugurating the All India Editors
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Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said that the Government was working on a multi pronged people centric strategy to deal with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the country, a Ministry of Rural Development press release said. Inaugurating the All India Editors' conference on Social Sector issues at Puducherry, he said, only Police centric response to deal with the biggest internal security challenge is not going to succeed. He said the Maoist menace can be taken head on by addressing the developmental concerns of the tribals, besides increasing the intensity of political activity. He said the centre will be redesigning and restructuring the rural development programmes and will make them more sensitive to the needs of the common man and particularly the tribal community. The Minister said, he is working on the institutionalization of the Concurrent Evaluation Network through the NGOs and research institutes at the Central and State level to get the regular feedback about the implementation of rural development schemes on the ground level. He said, the Ministry has already decided to open all rural schemes to CAG audit to bring about greater accountability and transparency. The Minister said, he is also planning to give more flexibility to the state governments and his target is that by 2017, the States will prioritize about 50 percent of all the rural schemes spending, besides enhancing the importance of neglected sectors like drinking water supply and sanitation.
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February - 13 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that Maoists activities in the State along the border with Arunachal Pradesh have added a new dimension to the security scenario of the northeast, reports The Shillong Times. Asserting that his government was aware of the situation, Gogoi said, “We have already formul
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that Maoists activities in the State along the border with Arunachal Pradesh have added a new dimension to the security scenario of the northeast, reports The Shillong Times. Asserting that his government was aware of the situation, Gogoi said, “We have already formulated an action plan to deal with the situation as it has still not gone out of hand. My government will deal firmly with any threats posed by militant groups and the Maoists.”
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February - 13 
Ex-Union Home Secretary GK Pillai, expressed concern about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inroads into the State and the region, reports The Shillong Times. Pillai said, "Maoist threat is certainly emerging in the state. The strategy of Red rebels is to fish in troubled waters and expl
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Ex-Union Home Secretary GK Pillai, expressed concern about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inroads into the State and the region, reports The Shillong Times. Pillai said, "Maoist threat is certainly emerging in the state. The strategy of Red rebels is to fish in troubled waters and exploit any grievances or even perceived grievances. This has to be tackled politically at the grassroots and should not be allowed to convert itself into an armed movement”. He suggested that the State should learn from the experiences of Maoist-hit Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha so that it can nip the threat in the bud. He further said, “All political parties and NGOs in Assam should take note of what Maoists are planning and counter its propaganda with a well-planned campaign at the grassroots. Maoists are fascist in character. They have no faith in parliamentary democracy and believe in armed movement to capture political power". Pillai also said that ethnic equations in the region might change any moment, paving the way for Maoist ideology.
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February - 13 
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran and the Lebanese group Hezbollah for the attack and vowed vengeance. However, intelligence sources in New Delhi said there had been no specific intelligence of a planned attack on the country's diplomats in India and no immediate leads on possib
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran and the Lebanese group Hezbollah for the attack and vowed vengeance. However, intelligence sources in New Delhi said there had been no specific intelligence of a planned attack on the country's diplomats in India and no immediate leads on possible perpetrators.
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February - 13 
Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) said the outfit joined the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) in November 2011, clarifying that a letter dated December 1, 2011 was submitted to the chairman of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) in this regard. “The KRA (U), which is also under the Suspension of
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Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) said the outfit joined the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) in November 2011, clarifying that a letter dated December 1, 2011 was submitted to the chairman of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) in this regard. “The KRA (U), which is also under the Suspension of Operations (SoO), is pleased to inform you that the organization has been united with the KRA from November 2011,” the letter dated December 1, 2011 quoted KRA-U ‘commander-in-chief’ George Kuki as saying. The KRA underwent a split with the formation of the KRA-U in 2007.
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February - 13 
On the issue of Anti-Talks Faction of united Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah, G.K Pillai said, "Paresh Baruah lost all his assets when he left Bangladesh. Now, he is struggling to garner funds to run the ULFA anti-talks faction. Our efforts should be geared towards preventin
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On the issue of Anti-Talks Faction of united Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah, G.K Pillai said, "Paresh Baruah lost all his assets when he left Bangladesh. Now, he is struggling to garner funds to run the ULFA anti-talks faction. Our efforts should be geared towards preventing him from creating any assets," reports The Times of India. He further stated, "There could be tacit support from China. India has raised the issue with China at the diplomatic level last year. We have even provided a copy of Baruah's air ticket from Dhaka to Yunnan. But, as usual, China has been denying Baruah's presence in its territory." According to Pillai, the number of violent incidents in the State has come down to 145 in 2011 from 251 in 2010, while the number of terrorist killed declined to 46 in 2011 from 109 in the previous year. At the same time, the number of extremists arrested increased to 378 in 2011 from 370 in 2010, while 14 security personnel were killed in 2011 against 12 the previous year. Pillai said the number of civilians killed also came down 18 in 2011 from 53 in 2010. The Telegraph adds Pillai saying, “However, the number of persons kidnapped remained the same at 72 in 2010 and 2011.” He added, “Perhaps a larger number of kidnappings is not reported and extortion is still said to be rampant across the state.”
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February - 13 
South Eastern Railway (SER) General Manager A K Verma during his visit to Lohardaga District on February 13 said Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem is the main reason behind delay in Lohardaga -Tori project implementation. "The railway is eager to accelerate this important project,
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South Eastern Railway (SER) General Manager A K Verma during his visit to Lohardaga District on February 13 said Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem is the main reason behind delay in Lohardaga -Tori project implementation. "The railway is eager to accelerate this important project, but extremists have hampered its progress. We do have deadlines, but these often change owing to extremists' interference at the construction sites. We have no option since extremism is beyond our control but we are trying our level best to hurry up on the project as this new rail line section will connect to Kotsila and open various ways to connect Delhi and several other major cities saving over four hours," said the GM.
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February - 14 
Home Secretary GK Pillai, on February 14, said that the Union Government may not accede to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) demand for separate state for tribal Garo in western part of Meghalaya. “The Centre has not acceded to creation of Telangana, Gorkhaland and Bodoland. Therefore, I don’t th
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Home Secretary GK Pillai, on February 14, said that the Union Government may not accede to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) demand for separate state for tribal Garo in western part of Meghalaya. “The Centre has not acceded to creation of Telangana, Gorkhaland and Bodoland. Therefore, I don’t think the government will give in to their (GNLA) demand for separate Garoland,” Pillai said.
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February - 15 
The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) in a press release by its ‘publicity secretary’ Nonglen Meitei came out strongly against the imposition of two or three sets of uniform on its students by private schools. It stated that the multiple uniform sets caused unnecessary financial burdens to the
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The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) in a press release by its ‘publicity secretary’ Nonglen Meitei came out strongly against the imposition of two or three sets of uniform on its students by private schools. It stated that the multiple uniform sets caused unnecessary financial burdens to the parents especially those belonging to the financially underprivileged section. The Maoist’s statement assured that the party stands against such exploitation and will not remain a mute spectator.
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February - 16 
Jharkhand Governor, Syed Ahmed on February 17 expressed concern over left-wing extremism in the state and stressed the importance of curbing it, reports Daily Bhaskar. "Naxalism has increased in Jharkhand and efforts are being made to control it," Ahmed told reporters.
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Jharkhand Governor, Syed Ahmed on February 17 expressed concern over left-wing extremism in the state and stressed the importance of curbing it, reports Daily Bhaskar. "Naxalism has increased in Jharkhand and efforts are being made to control it," Ahmed told reporters.
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February - 16 
Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai revealed that the policy towards political solution to the Naga issue that has been going on for several decades would be to rope in the entire Naga society to whatever deal that would be struck. In an interview to The Telegraph, G.K Pillai said, “all have to endorse
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Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai revealed that the policy towards political solution to the Naga issue that has been going on for several decades would be to rope in the entire Naga society to whatever deal that would be struck. In an interview to The Telegraph, G.K Pillai said, “all have to endorse the agreement, from the gaon burhas (village headmen) to civil society groups... none should be able to turn around and say after some years that they were kept in the dark and hence would not accept the agreement.” The talks have been dragged on with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) for nearly 15 years, he said adding, a settlement could be expected later in 2012. NSCN-IM will hold consultations with other factions and civil society groups from February 22 before sitting for the next round of talks with the Centre.
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February - 18 
Stating that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State's Jangalmahal region has been considerably brought under control after the new government came to power in West Bengal, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said on February 18 that both the Central and the State Government
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Stating that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State's Jangalmahal region has been considerably brought under control after the new government came to power in West Bengal, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said on February 18 that both the Central and the State Government will work together to eliminate left wing extremism from the State., reports The Hindu. “I think after the new government took over, the people of West Bengal should readily appreciate and acknowledge that the Naxal problem that was affecting the Jangalmahal region of the State has been controlled to a substantial extent,” he said at the inauguration of the Regional Hub of National Security Guard (NSG) at Badu in the State's North 24 Parganas District. Chidambaram attributed the success in combating the Maoist problem to co-operation between the Central and the State Government.
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February - 18 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 18 met the leaders of the displaced Reangs presently sheltered in six camps in North Tripura District. Chidambaram said that Central Government had taken all efforts to ensure their safety and rehabilitation when they would go back to Mizoram. Already a
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 18 met the leaders of the displaced Reangs presently sheltered in six camps in North Tripura District. Chidambaram said that Central Government had taken all efforts to ensure their safety and rehabilitation when they would go back to Mizoram. Already a package had been given to the DONER to ensure the rehabilitation package that would address almost all aspects including security, shelter, food, health, education, electricity etc. A financial assistance of about INR 30 crore had already been sanctioned and more would be on card. Union Home Minister further said that he would visit Aizwal next month to review the repatriation and rehabilitation of the Reangs.
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February - 18 
Union home minister, P. Chidambaram, in his address at the inaugural programme of the National Security Guard (NSG) hub at Badu, 50 kilometres from Kolkata, on February 18, said, “Internal security is a very complex issue. The security of the country is a shared responsibility. It is a responsibilit
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Union home minister, P. Chidambaram, in his address at the inaugural programme of the National Security Guard (NSG) hub at Badu, 50 kilometres from Kolkata, on February 18, said, “Internal security is a very complex issue. The security of the country is a shared responsibility. It is a responsibility that is shared by the Central Government and the State Governments.” Mr Chidambaram pointed out that the Indian Constitution, which assigned law and order and Police to the State Governments, has also assigned to the Centre the responsibility of protecting every part of India from external aggression and internal disturbances under Article 355 of the Constitution.
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February - 19 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi had a meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram to review the law and order situation in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. After the meeting Gogoi said, “The Maoists are getting support from other NE rebel groups, like the ULFA and the ISI too is getting inv
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi had a meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram to review the law and order situation in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. After the meeting Gogoi said, “The Maoists are getting support from other NE rebel groups, like the ULFA and the ISI too is getting involved”. He further said that the State requested the Union Minister for additional Central forces to prevent any kind of militant activities in the State. Altogether 86 battalions of Central paramilitary forces are currently deployed in the state and another 13 battalions that have been taken out for the Uttar Pradesh polls will also return after completion of the election process. Gogoi said, “Although the situation has improved, we are pressing the Home Minister for more forces to ensure that militants do not regain strength. We have asked for total 125 battalions”. On the peace process with various militant groups, Gogoi said, “Our doors for talks are still open for everyone including the Paresh Barua-led ULFA faction. We want peaceful resolution of all problems and we will back the Centre in this.” Tarun Gogoi went on to say that, Myanmar continued to be a base for NE militants even after India’s relations with the neighboring nation have improved.
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February - 20 
Another senior Police Official said that the Maoists have also established three command centres –– near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Nagaland and in Assam-West Bengal borders. “At present, the Maoists rebels have targeted motivating people in the districts of Upper Assam and gradually would s
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Another senior Police Official said that the Maoists have also established three command centres –– near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Nagaland and in Assam-West Bengal borders. “At present, the Maoists rebels have targeted motivating people in the districts of Upper Assam and gradually would shift to other districts as well,” said the official, adding that there are even reports that senior Maoist leaders are visiting the State to give arms training to the selected new recruits.
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February - 20 
He further said that the Maoist have also been sending some of the newly recruited cadres to some central Indian States for training. “As the militants outfits of various communities of Assam like the Adivasis, tea tribes and others are coming into the mainstream, there is a vacuum here and a sectio
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He further said that the Maoist have also been sending some of the newly recruited cadres to some central Indian States for training. “As the militants outfits of various communities of Assam like the Adivasis, tea tribes and others are coming into the mainstream, there is a vacuum here and a section of the people will give in to the allurement of the Maoists,” he said.
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February - 20 
India is likely to seek the extradition of Pakistani-American militant David Coleman Headley and his Canadian accomplice Tahawwur Hussain, reports The Times of India. "We will write to the US with reference of the court order. New Delhi will highlight that the charge sheet against Headley and Rana i
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India is likely to seek the extradition of Pakistani-American militant David Coleman Headley and his Canadian accomplice Tahawwur Hussain, reports The Times of India. "We will write to the US with reference of the court order. New Delhi will highlight that the charge sheet against Headley and Rana is not restricted to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case alone. It also covers the offences which do not come under the 12 counts on which he had pleaded guilty and entered into the plea bargaining," a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official said.
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February - 20 
Investigations following the arrest of Mohammad Tariq (26), a founding member of the Indian Mujahedeen (IM), have revealed that he used to live in a rented apartment in Shaheen Bagh near Okhla in South Delhi, reports The Indian Express. He shared the apartment with at least seven college-going youth
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Investigations following the arrest of Mohammad Tariq (26), a founding member of the Indian Mujahedeen (IM), have revealed that he used to live in a rented apartment in Shaheen Bagh near Okhla in South Delhi, reports The Indian Express. He shared the apartment with at least seven college-going youths. According to the officer, several terror trails in the last four years have led to Shaheen Bagh, an unplanned settlement on the Yamuna riverbed, and at least 13 suspected IM members lived in the area at some stage. Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh, currently among the most wanted in the country lived in the area until November 2011.
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February - 20 
State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said that Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State has been reported in seven Districts, reports The Sentinel. Choudhury said, “We have reports of Maoist activities from seven Upper Assam districts so far, inc
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State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said that Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State has been reported in seven Districts, reports The Sentinel. Choudhury said, “We have reports of Maoist activities from seven Upper Assam districts so far, including Golaghat, Sivasagar, Tinsukia, Lakhimpur and Dibrugarh”. The DGP, nevertheless, said that the CPI-Maoist are not active in the entire District but in some pockets. He added that there are some areas under about 22 police stations in these Districts where the red rebels are active and trying to garner public support, he said adding that these Police Stations have been put on alert to keep a tab on their movements.
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February - 20 
Under the plea-bargaining arrangement, Headley had become prosecution witness in the trial against Rana, who was acquitted by a US court in the 26/11 case but indicted for his role in a terror plot against Denmark. Both are currently in jail in Chicago. "Rana may be acquitted in the Mumbai attack ca
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Under the plea-bargaining arrangement, Headley had become prosecution witness in the trial against Rana, who was acquitted by a US court in the 26/11 case but indicted for his role in a terror plot against Denmark. Both are currently in jail in Chicago. "Rana may be acquitted in the Mumbai attack case, but he is an accused here in the case which pertains to a criminal conspiracy with LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] and HuJI [Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami] terrorists to carry out attacks in New Delhi and other places in India," said the official.
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February - 21 
70 Police Stations with an investment of INR 1.4 billion, INR 200 million per Police Station, are under construction in the Naxal-affected areas, Bhandare said and added that two engineering battalions will be commissioned in Odisha Police to take up construction activities in these areas. The Gover
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70 Police Stations with an investment of INR 1.4 billion, INR 200 million per Police Station, are under construction in the Naxal-affected areas, Bhandare said and added that two engineering battalions will be commissioned in Odisha Police to take up construction activities in these areas. The Governor said 1,384 constables, 3,127 sepoys and 99 group-D personnel were recruited to strengthen the Police force. Recruitment of 511 sub-inspectors/deputy subedars and sergeants, 20 fire station officers and 12 assistant jailors is under process. Besides three Police training institutes at Bayree, Sambalpur and Koraput are being established, he added.
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February - 21 
In his address on February 21 to the Assembly, Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare said the Government had taken strong steps to intensify anti-Naxal operations, with addition of 1,066 posts in the Special Operations Group (SOG), reports IBN Live. The number of deaths of Security Force (SF) pers
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In his address on February 21 to the Assembly, Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare said the Government had taken strong steps to intensify anti-Naxal operations, with addition of 1,066 posts in the Special Operations Group (SOG), reports IBN Live. The number of deaths of Security Force (SF) personnel has come down from 22 in 2010 to 15 in 2011, Bhandare said and added that there had been considerable success with regard to surrender of Maoist leaders in 2011. The number of incidents of Naxal violence too has dropped significantly from 130 in 2010 to 100 in 2011. In order to facilitate smooth movement and deployment of security forces in accessible areas and for evacuation of the injured, air services have been provided through deployment of an MI-172 helicopter, Bhandare said. The Governor said to encourage and motivate Police personnel exhibiting acts of exemplary courage and gallantry in anti-extremist operations, the Government had instituted State-level gallantry awards for Police personnel in 2011.
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February - 21 
Police have traced a case of misuse of SIM cards by the GNLA and identified the people who had issued the cards. The Police, on February 21, said based on information received from West Garo Hills superintendent of Police R. Dkhar, additional superintendent of Police (crime) Vivek Syiem had lodged a
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Police have traced a case of misuse of SIM cards by the GNLA and identified the people who had issued the cards. The Police, on February 21, said based on information received from West Garo Hills superintendent of Police R. Dkhar, additional superintendent of Police (crime) Vivek Syiem had lodged a complaint that GNLA cadres were using two SIM cards procured from Shillong. A Police inquiry revealed that T.N. Singh, the owner of a computer centre at Mawpat had issued two SIM cards to two persons, Biswajit Mandal and U. Khan, without properly verifying their antecedents. The Police have arrested Singh and are verifying whether the names of the buyers are fictitious. It is also probing the black marketing of SIM cards. The GNLA has resorted to large scale procurement of SIM cards in fictitious names for sending extortion messages.
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February - 22 
One Khangenbam Ranjit who was from Wangjing in Bishnupur District clarified that Ranjit was not related with the Revolutionary Peoples' Front (RPF) and its armed wing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in any manner, informed a statement issued by chief department of publicity of the outfit, Taohangsu H
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One Khangenbam Ranjit who was from Wangjing in Bishnupur District clarified that Ranjit was not related with the Revolutionary Peoples' Front (RPF) and its armed wing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in any manner, informed a statement issued by chief department of publicity of the outfit, Taohangsu Heiremcha. It further said that Army’s information regarding the arrested person’s involvement in the activities of the group is baseless.
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February - 23 
An emergency meeting, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) resolved to endorse the Forum for Naga Reconciliation’s (FNR) appeal to “re-strengthen” the reconciliation process and has forwarded the same to S.S Khaplang, ‘chairman’ and ‘president’ of the outift, for “final approval”
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An emergency meeting, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) resolved to endorse the Forum for Naga Reconciliation’s (FNR) appeal to “re-strengthen” the reconciliation process and has forwarded the same to S.S Khaplang, ‘chairman’ and ‘president’ of the outift, for “final approval”. NSCN-K in a statement on February 23 said its ‘cabinet, while awaiting the “presidential assent” to participate in the meet, has also resolved to restrain its “armed wing/People’s Army of Nagaland commanders from launching any offensive campaign”. The statement said that the decisions were “necessitated” in order to facilitate a “conducive” atmosphere for the proposed reconciliation meet on February 29.
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February - 23 
Interrogation of arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Mohammed Qafeel Ahmed on February 23 has confirmed that the vast network of banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is now being used by IM. Qafeel disclosed that IM has no dearth of funds as the terror outfit continues to get
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Interrogation of arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Mohammed Qafeel Ahmed on February 23 has confirmed that the vast network of banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is now being used by IM. Qafeel disclosed that IM has no dearth of funds as the terror outfit continues to get substantial amounts of money through the hawala route from Pakistan. He further revealed that Yasin Bhatkal is extremely secretive about his functioning and that he has the capacity to carry out Delhi 13/2 type terror strikes. In fact, Qafeel even told investigators that the possibility of Bhatkal’s involvement in the attack on the Israeli diplomat in New Delhi is even higher as he is closely associated with both the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HUJI). Qafeel was arrested on February 21 in Darbhanga, Bihar and is under the custody of Delhi Police.
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