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January - 1 
Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six more month in Nagaland, reports Northeast Today on January 1. According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) notification, Government of India (GoI) is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of State of Nagaland is in s
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Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six more month in Nagaland, reports Northeast Today on January 1. According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) notification, Government of India (GoI) is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of State of Nagaland is in such a disturbed and dangerous condition that the use of armed forces in aid of civilian power is necessary. A ministry official said the decision to continue the declaration of Nagaland as “disturbed area” has been taken as killings, loot and extortion have been going on in various parts of the State which necessitated the action for the convenience of the security forces operating there.
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January - 1 
The Year 2019 will be challenging for the Odisha Police as many important events including the General Elections are scheduled to be held, said Director General of Police (DGP), Rajendra Prasad Sharma on January 1, reports Pragativadi News.DGP Sharma said that anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] op
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The Year 2019 will be challenging for the Odisha Police as many important events including the General Elections are scheduled to be held, said Director General of Police (DGP), Rajendra Prasad Sharma on January 1, reports Pragativadi News.DGP Sharma said that anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operations will be also intensified in the insurgent-hit areas of the State. The Police personnel will be imparted special training in this regard.
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January - 2 
Altogether 140 terrorists were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir between June and December 2018 during which 426 stone pelting incidents were also reported in the State, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said on January 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Replying to a written question
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Altogether 140 terrorists were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir between June and December 2018 during which 426 stone pelting incidents were also reported in the State, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said on January 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Replying to a written question in Rajya Sabha, he said 140 terrorists were killed from June 25 to December 5, 2018 in the State, where 119 terrorist violence took place during the period. The Minister said 426 stone pelting incidents took place in Jammu and Kashmir in the said period in which 34 civilians were injured. As many as 171 SFs personnel were martyred while combating with terrorists in Kashmir and other parts of the country, guarding borders or serving their duty in 2016, 167 troops were martyred in 2017 and 163 personnel in 2018 (till November).
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January - 2 
Informing the Rajya Sabha [the Upper House of the Parliament] on January 2, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir has said that in the recent grenade attack on a Nirankari mission in Amritsar, the involvement of the Khalistan Liberation Force [KLF], and the International Sikh You
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Informing the Rajya Sabha [the Upper House of the Parliament] on January 2, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir has said that in the recent grenade attack on a Nirankari mission in Amritsar, the involvement of the Khalistan Liberation Force [KLF], and the International Sikh Youth Federation [ISYF] has emerged; and in last two years, 18 Khalistan-inspired outfits were busted with arrests of 95 Khalistan operatives, reports Economic Times.
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January - 2 
The presence of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Kashmir is not ‘that big’ but attempts are being made by anti-national elements to radicalise a section of the youth with the global terror group’s ideology, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said on January 2, reports Daily Excelsior. The DGP’
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The presence of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Kashmir is not ‘that big’ but attempts are being made by anti-national elements to radicalise a section of the youth with the global terror group’s ideology, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said on January 2, reports Daily Excelsior. The DGP’s remark came days after a group of youngsters, carrying ISIS flags, forcibly entered the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar and created a ruckus. “A very serious attempt on part of anti-social and anti-national elements is on to radicalise a section of the youth to the extent possible. “The presence (of ISIS) is not that big but the fact that people are being radicalised along those lines cannot be denied,” the Jammu and Kashmir DGP said.
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January - 2 
The Union Minister of Home Affairs [UMHA] on January 2 informed the Parliament that Pakistan-based terrorist organisations are training their operatives for underwater strike capabilities for ‘samudri jihad’ [Sea-borne Jihad] for infiltration into India by Sea to carry out terrorist attacks, report
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs [UMHA] on January 2 informed the Parliament that Pakistan-based terrorist organisations are training their operatives for underwater strike capabilities for ‘samudri jihad’ [Sea-borne Jihad] for infiltration into India by Sea to carry out terrorist attacks, report The Times of India. Earlier [date unspecified], the Intelligence Bureau [IB] had informed the State Police agencies and the government that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba [LeT] and Jaish-e-Mohammad [JeM] are giving specialized underwater training to their operatives, informed UMHA. However, as per the available information, there are no specific inputs that any terrorist group planning a 26/11 type Mumbai terror attack on ports, cargo ships and oil tankers in the high Seas, said the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs [UMoSHA] Hansraj Ahir in the Parliament.
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January - 3 
Government of India (GoI) clarified that there is no plans to extend Assam’s National Register of Citizens (NRC) to other parts of the country, reports Assam Tribune on January 3. Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said that the NRC of 1951 in Assam
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Government of India (GoI) clarified that there is no plans to extend Assam’s National Register of Citizens (NRC) to other parts of the country, reports Assam Tribune on January 3. Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said that the NRC of 1951 in Assam is being updated under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955, and the applications for preparation of the NRC in Assam were invited in May-August, 2015.Ahir said the complete draft NRC was published on July 30 last year after necessary scrutiny and verification. He said the claims and objections on the draft NRC were invited till December 31 and after the disposal of claims and objections, the NRC is to be finalised as per the timelines approved by the Supreme Court. Additionally, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Government will set up a high-level committee to look into the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord which “envisaged that appropriate constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people, reports Indian Express on January 3. The Minister also stated that it was very important from the perspective of Assam. The composition and terms of reference of the committee, which will also look at issues related to the Bodo community, will be announced later. Singh also added that the committee “will hold discussions with all stakeholders and assess the required quantum of reservation of seats in the Assam Assembly and local bodies for Assamese people”. It will also look at measures to protect Assamese and other indigenous languages of Assam, reservation in state government jobs, and other steps to protect, preserve and promote cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of Assamese people.
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January - 4 
Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on January 4 stated that Government of India (GoI) government is committed to passing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and assured that no genuine Indian citizen will be left out of the updated National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports Indian Expres
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Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on January 4 stated that Government of India (GoI) government is committed to passing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and assured that no genuine Indian citizen will be left out of the updated National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports Indian Express.
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January - 5 
All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) welcomed Government of India’s decision to amend list of scheduled tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Times of India on January 5. AAPSU General Secretary stated that ‘The amendment, if duly approved, will be beneficial, especially for the numerous indi
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All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) welcomed Government of India’s decision to amend list of scheduled tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Times of India on January 5. AAPSU General Secretary stated that ‘The amendment, if duly approved, will be beneficial, especially for the numerous indigenous tribes of eastern districts of Arunachal Pradesh who were until today classified under the vague and ambiguous terminology of 'Any Other Naga-Tribes'. Such improper classification of these tribes was a historical blunder which resulted in numerous hardships and a sort of identity crisis for them.’ GoI had amended the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2018 to amend the the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order of 1950. The bill seeks revision in the list of scheduled tribes of Arunachal Pradesh - it proposes the inclusion of Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa, Wancho in lieu of 'Any Naga Tribes'. It also calls for the deletion of 'Abor', replacing Khampti by Tai Khamti, inclusion of Mishmi-Kaman (Miju Mishmi), Idu (Mishmi) and Taraon (Digaru Mishmi), and inclusion of Monpa, Memba, Sartang and Sajolong (Miji) in lieu of Momba. Arunachal Pradesh government had earlier sent a proposal to the Centre to amend the list of scheduled tribes. The state had proposed doing away with the category of 'any Naga tribe' and replacing it with Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa and Wancho.
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January - 6 
Failure to curb infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) and putting a check on local recruitment of youths in terror groups remain a constant source of worry for security agencies in militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on January 6.Analyzing the trends of 2018, it has been see
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Failure to curb infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) and putting a check on local recruitment of youths in terror groups remain a constant source of worry for security agencies in militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on January 6.Analyzing the trends of 2018, it has been seen that infiltration figures continue to remain unchanged as around 140 terrorists successfully sneaked into the Kashmir Valley, majority of whom are believed to be of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group, they said.Although around 110 terrorists were killed during infiltration, the successful number of cross overs continues to worry the security agencies. During recent meetings of Army and BSF officials, it has been brought to the notice that the counter infiltration grid needs to be further strengthened as militants may try and sneak in during the peak winters as well.“It is not only the Line of Control, which stretches from Poonch in Jammu to Kupwara in Kashmir, but also international border, which has been exploited by the terror groups,” said a senior security official.
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January - 7 
Mizoram Chief Minister (CM) Zoramthanga on January 7 said the state government is strongly against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and extended support to the region wide shutdown, reports The Telegraph. He stated that ‘We extend support to Northeast Students Organisation (NESO) and its memb
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Mizoram Chief Minister (CM) Zoramthanga on January 7 said the state government is strongly against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and extended support to the region wide shutdown, reports The Telegraph. He stated that ‘We extend support to Northeast Students Organisation (NESO) and its members including the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) for calling a 12-hour strike in the Northeast on Tuesday to protest against the Centre decision to get the bill passed in Parliament.’ Addressing an inaugural programme of the party office, he stated that the CM stated that MNF had been opposing the bill from the very beginning. He said the bill is an attempt to make illegal migrants eligible for Indian citizenship on the basis of religion. The Young Mizo Association (YMA), Mizoram’s largest civil society organisation, also extended support to the MZP on the statewide total shutdown.
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January - 7 
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) will not be sending a member to be part of the panel notified by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to work towards implementation of Clause 6 of the 1985 Assam Accord, reports Indian Express on January 7. Panel is headed by M P Bezbarauah. It also include
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The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) will not be sending a member to be part of the panel notified by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to work towards implementation of Clause 6 of the 1985 Assam Accord, reports Indian Express on January 7. Panel is headed by M P Bezbarauah. It also includes aMHA joint secretary and has one position for an AASU representative. But AASU advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya stated that it was “meaningless” to send a representative because the Government “is violating Clause 5 of Assam Accord” by bringing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. ‘They will dump illegal Bangladeshis by violating Clause 5, and they announce implementation of Clause 6. Protect Clause 5 first.’
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January - 7 
United Naga Council (UNC) stated that that a solution to the protracted political dialogue going on between the Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would not do any harm to the Meitei-Naga relation, reports The Sangai Express on January 7. Kho John th
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United Naga Council (UNC) stated that that a solution to the protracted political dialogue going on between the Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would not do any harm to the Meitei-Naga relation, reports The Sangai Express on January 7. Kho John the newly elected President of UNC stated that Meitei’s apprehension of a possible doomsday as and when a final solution is worked out to the political dialogue is misplaced. When asked if Naga people’s faith for a solution is not waning as the dialogue process has been going on for too long, the UNC president said that the Government of India has been extending the peace dialogue again and again on the excuse that the Governments of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have been continuously raising objections. He also alleged that Government of India has been exploring a solution, it has been trying to weaken the movement by resorting to delaying tactics. He stated that ‘The BJP-led NDA Government has not translated its assurance into action. Nonetheless, we have been watching patiently and closely what it would do before its term expires’.
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January - 8 
Former Tourism Secretary M.P. Bezbaruah, who was named to head a High Level Committee on how to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, has withdrawn his consent to head the committee, reports The Hindu on January 12.Home Minister Rajnath Singh, while moving the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok
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Former Tourism Secretary M.P. Bezbaruah, who was named to head a High Level Committee on how to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, has withdrawn his consent to head the committee, reports The Hindu on January 12.Home Minister Rajnath Singh, while moving the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on January 8, had informed that the nine-member High Level Committee would look at ways of safeguarding the interests of ethnic Assamese.
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January - 8 
In a written reply to Lok Sabha(Lower house of Indian Parliament), the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on January 8 said that around 300 terrorists were active in Jammu and Kashmir and were receiving help from locals, reports India Today.The UMHA said there have been 1,213 incidents of terrori
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In a written reply to Lok Sabha(Lower house of Indian Parliament), the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on January 8 said that around 300 terrorists were active in Jammu and Kashmir and were receiving help from locals, reports India Today.The UMHA said there have been 1,213 incidents of terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir since 2014 till December 21, 2018. It said 183 civilians lost their lives and 838 terrorists were neutralized during this time.The UMHA said that six terror incidents were reported during this period in other parts of the country in which 11 civilians lost their lives and 7 terrorists were killed. UMHA data shows terror attacks have decreased post demonetisation. UMHA said the number of terror incidents for 2017 and 2018 were 1558 and 1622 respectively as compared to the corresponding figures of 2015 and 2016 which are 1872 and 1855. UMHA said the number of infiltration attempts from across the border into Jammu and Kashmir during 2017 and 2018 were 419 and 302 respectively.
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January - 8 
Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), as a constituent of North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), has extended support to the umbrella students’ platform-sponsored shutdown on January 8 (today), reports Nagaland Post. In a statement issued by its president Kesosul Christopher Ltu and general secretary
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Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), as a constituent of North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), has extended support to the umbrella students’ platform-sponsored shutdown on January 8 (today), reports Nagaland Post. In a statement issued by its president Kesosul Christopher Ltu and general secretary ImtiyapangImsong, NSF announced that it would impose the bandh within its jurisdiction from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. to show its deepest resentment against announcement to table the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Parliament. Heeding to the call of NSF, Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) has extended support to NESO shutdown. CSU appealed to the district administration, law enforcing agencies, business establishments and all school and colleges to remain closed that day as the Bill posed a threat to rights of indigenous people. NESO the umbrella student body representing all the states — has also called for the bandh across seven northeastern states, which is being supported by the AGP, the Congress and 30 other ethnic organisations from Assam, reports Indian Express on January 8. The main grouse of the opposers is that they fear the Bill — which seeks to amend the Citizenship Act 1955 by granting citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Christians and Parsis from Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan — will destroy Assam, which has been grappling with the issue of ‘illegal immigration’ for decades now. The Bill effectively allows anyone belonging to the above-mentioned groups to seek citizenship in India, as long as they have entered Indian before December 31, 2014. The opposers also feel this contradicts the ongoing update of the National Registry of Citizens (NRC) which takes into consideration March 24, 1971, as the cut-off date for citizenship in Assam. In May 2018, a Joint Parliamentary Committee was sent to Assam to take stock of the opposition and support to the Bill.
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January - 8 
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, says 31,313 people will be immediate beneficiaries once the bill becomes an act, reports The Telegraph on January 8. The committee had asked the Government about the number of people belonging to these communities who wil
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The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, says 31,313 people will be immediate beneficiaries once the bill becomes an act, reports The Telegraph on January 8. The committee had asked the Government about the number of people belonging to these communities who will benefit if the bill is passed by Parliament. In response, Intelligence Bureau (IB) stated that ‘As per our records, there are 31,313 persons belonging to minority communities (Hindus- 25447, Sikhs- 5807, Christians- 55, Buddhists- 2 and Parsis- 2) who have been given long-term visa on the basis of their claim of religious persecution in their respective countries and want Indian citizenship. Hence, these persons will be immediate beneficiaries. IB informed the JPC that, if required, help of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) will be taken to ascertain claims of other people who will apply for Indian citizenship on the basis of religious persecution, but did not declare so at the time of their arrival in India. IB also added that For others to apply for Indian citizenship under this category, they will have to prove that they came to India due to religious persecution. If they had not declared so at the time of their arrival in India, it would be difficult for them to make such a claim now. Any future claim will be inquired into, including through RAW, before a decision is taken’. The IB added there will be many others who might have come and already taken citizenship by “various means”. It also stated that ‘So, for all practical purposes, they are already citizens of this country. Tribunals are already there to identify if any of them has obtained it by fraudulent means. That is a different issue altogether. The bill is for those who have applied and who have claimed that they have been persecuted in their respective countries.’
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January - 8 
ULFA-Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Anup Chetia warned that the demand for sovereign Assam can again gain strength if Citizenship Amendment Bill is not withdrawn, reports Deccan Herald on January 9. In an interview he stated that ‘The bill is destructive for the indigenous Assamese as it see
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ULFA-Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Anup Chetia warned that the demand for sovereign Assam can again gain strength if Citizenship Amendment Bill is not withdrawn, reports Deccan Herald on January 9. In an interview he stated that ‘The bill is destructive for the indigenous Assamese as it seeks to offer citizenship to Hinduillegal migrants. We all must unite, come to the streets, protest and force the government towithdraw it.’
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January - 8 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated in the Parliament that a bill will be introduced in Parliament soon to give Scheduled Tribe status to six communities in Assam, reports Morung Express on January 9. Speaking on the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament)
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated in the Parliament that a bill will be introduced in Parliament soon to give Scheduled Tribe status to six communities in Assam, reports Morung Express on January 9. Speaking on the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament), the Minister said the proposal has been accepted by the government. The communities that are proposed to be included in the ST category include Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak and tea tribes of the state. He said that the Assam government had been making recommendations concerning these communities since 1980 and the Home Ministry had formed a committee in 2016 which gave its recommendations in December last year. He also added that the Government of India (GoI) will take steps to grant ST status to Bodo Kacharis living in the Hill districts of Assam and Karbis in the plains.
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January - 8 
Union Minister for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on January 8 stated in Parliament that Government has no plans to repeal Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, reports Morung Express. Replying to a written question he stated that AFSPA was operational in the entire states of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur
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Union Minister for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on January 8 stated in Parliament that Government has no plans to repeal Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, reports Morung Express. Replying to a written question he stated that AFSPA was operational in the entire states of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (except the Imphal municipal area), three districts namely Tirap, Changlang and Longding of Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of eight police stations in the districts of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam. ‘The notifications declaring Manipur and Assam as ‘Disturbed Areas’ have been issued by the state governments. State government of Nagaland has not supported extension of notification declaring Nagaland as ‘Disturbed Area’ under AFSPA, 1958’.
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January - 8 
United Bodo People’s Organization (UBPO) has hailed the move to create autonomous council for the Bodos and other tribal people living outside Bodoland Tribal Council (BTC) for their economic, social and education development, reports Sentinel Assam on January 9. UBPO President Jarimin Basumatary sa
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United Bodo People’s Organization (UBPO) has hailed the move to create autonomous council for the Bodos and other tribal people living outside Bodoland Tribal Council (BTC) for their economic, social and education development, reports Sentinel Assam on January 9. UBPO President Jarimin Basumatary said the organization had been demanding the creation of an autonomous council for the Bodos and other tribes outside BTC and the previous government also decided the same in the cabinet. He said that State Finance Minister Dr.HimantaBiswaSarma during his speech in Kokrajhar recently assured that the present State Government would discuss the issue in the cabinet for the socio-economic development of the Bodos living outside BTC. Hailing the initiative of the State Government, Basumatary said that the UBPO was hopeful of creation of autonomous council as early as possible.
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January - 9 
Army chief General Bipin Rawat on January 9 voiced concern over radicalization of youth in Jammu and Kashmir due to misinformation and falsehood being spread about religion to them through social media and asserted that terrorism has been becoming a new form of warfare and it will keep growing till
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Army chief General Bipin Rawat on January 9 voiced concern over radicalization of youth in Jammu and Kashmir due to misinformation and falsehood being spread about religion to them through social media and asserted that terrorism has been becoming a new form of warfare and it will keep growing till nations continue to use it as State policy, reports Daily Excelsior. He batted for some control over social media to contain spread of terror funding and radicalization as he identified social media as a platform to spread radicalization and generate financial resources for terrorism. The Army chief said a ‘weaker nation’ has been using terrorists as a proxy to put pressure on other nations to come to terms with them. He was clearly mentioning about Pakistan aiding and abetting terrorism in the form of proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir, where security forces have killed over 250 militants during the last year. Cautioning against tolerating such a policy of the neighbour, Gen Rawat said: “If this is going to happen, then there will be States that will be funding the terrorists and allowing them to move around in the manner in which they want to move”. “Terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare and it will keep growing like a `multi-headed monster’ till nations continue to use it as a State policy, Gen Rawat said.
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January - 9 
Asian Age on January 9 reports that Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on January 9 supported the talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan, but said it should be without any preconditions. He stated that ‘Yes, there should be talks with the Taliban so long as they do not come out with any preconditions an
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Asian Age on January 9 reports that Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on January 9 supported the talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan, but said it should be without any preconditions. He stated that ‘Yes, there should be talks with the Taliban so long as they do not come out with any preconditions and so long as they are looking at a lasting peace in Afghanistan to bring about stability in that country’. Additionally, he also identified the social media as a platform to spread radicalism and generate financial resources for terrorism. The Army Chief said the time has come for some control over it. ‘We see a different kind of radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir. My take is that terrorism is here to stay so long as there are nations which are going to continue to sponsor terrorism as state policy. We are seeing it happen in Jammu and Kashmir’. He also added that ‘I think we have a lot to do with the media and the social media, which must be controlled. For this, if one particular nation starts controlling a particular media, it will be taken as media rights are being curbed... Therefore, I think the international community must get together in ensuring that the source of the social media is prevented from spreading false information and disinformation because a lot of funds are coming from people who are getting radicalised’. He said radicalisation through social media was also helping in fundraising by terrorist organisations. They are being convinced about the acts of terrorists and the radicalised people are also helping terror outfits generate funds.
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January - 9 
Asserting that terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on January 9 that the menace is spreading its head like a "multi-headed monster" and is "here to stay" as long as statescontinue to use it as a state policy, reports Times of India. He stated that ‘"Terro
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Asserting that terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on January 9 that the menace is spreading its head like a "multi-headed monster" and is "here to stay" as long as statescontinue to use it as a state policy, reports Times of India. He stated that ‘"Terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare. A weaker nation is using terrorists as proxy to put pressure on another nation to come to terms with it’. The Army Chief also added that there was a need to control socialmedia as it was becoming a source of spreading radicalisation. He said a different kind of radicalisation was being witnessed in India and in Jammu and Kashmir, the youth weregetting radicalised due to a lot of misinformation, disinformation, and a lot of falsehoods on religion being fed tothem.
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January - 9 
Former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on January 9 wondered why the Government of India was not initiating a dialogue with the separatists in Jammu and Kashmir if Army chief General Bipin Rawat could bat for holding talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan, reports Daily Excelsior. “W
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Former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on January 9 wondered why the Government of India was not initiating a dialogue with the separatists in Jammu and Kashmir if Army chief General Bipin Rawat could bat for holding talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan, reports Daily Excelsior. “We bat for talks with Taliban, autonomy for Tibet and Tamil areas of Sri Lanka yet we are unwilling to look at engagement or political initiatives in J&K. Why is our policy all about “do as we say, don’t do as we do”? Engagement for Taliban, Operation All-Out for Kashmir,” Abdullah tweeted. “If the Army Chief can advocate for talks with (the) Taliban then why different standards when it comes to our own people?” Mehbooba asked in a tweet. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president said the Centre should accept the offer of talks by Pakistan and also start a dialogue process with the Hurriyat Conference to end the cycle of violence in the State. “Accept peace offer from Pakistan, initiate dialogue with (the) Hurriyat and other stakeholders put an end to the vicious cycle of violence in J&K,” she added.
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January - 9 
Government of India (GoI) has stated that India would not engage the Afghan insurgents directly, and had not changed its position on the issue, reports The Hindu on January 10. Minister of State for External Affairs Gen (Retd) V.K. Singh said India’s position on direct talks with the Taliban remaine
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Government of India (GoI) has stated that India would not engage the Afghan insurgents directly, and had not changed its position on the issue, reports The Hindu on January 10. Minister of State for External Affairs Gen (Retd) V.K. Singh said India’s position on direct talks with the Taliban remained the same. Earlier Indian Army Chief of Staff Bipin Rawat had reportedly stated that he supported the talks with the Taliban in Afghanistanwithout any pre-conditions. A senior government official also said India’s traditional position on a purely “Afghan-led and Afghan-owned” dialogue had not altered, despite a number of countries including U.S., Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan and Uzbekistan beginning talks with the Taliban. General Rawat had stated that ‘Does India have an interest in Afghanistan? Is answer is yes, then we can’t be out of the bandwagon… Our thinking is that yes, we have interest in Afghanistan. If we have an interest and other people want to talk to Taliban, then should we in some way be involved, either directly or indirectly? But we should not be left out’. The issue over talks with the Taliban has dominated much of the conversation during the Raisina Dialogue this year, with Russian officials promoting direct talks with the Taliban, and Iranian officials offering to facilitate a dialogue between India and the Taliban.
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January - 9 
Manipur Chief Minister (CM) Biren Singh stated on January 9 that ‘State government will not follow every instructions of the Centre, we have a stance of the State Assembly as per the interest of the public’, reports Imphal Free Press. He also added that ‘The Indian Constitution has provided a big ro
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Manipur Chief Minister (CM) Biren Singh stated on January 9 that ‘State government will not follow every instructions of the Centre, we have a stance of the State Assembly as per the interest of the public’, reports Imphal Free Press. He also added that ‘The Indian Constitution has provided a big room to protect the minority peoples. Anyhow, we will not let outsiders become citizens of the State’. He also went on to say that State government will hold a cabinet meeting on January 10 (today) tomorrow and will give a strong pressure to the Centre on the January 12 National Conference to assent the Manipur People Protection Bill, 2018 before the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 is turned into an Act, he apprised the public not to be apprehensive and expose anxiety regarding the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. He also claimed that the State Government is working at its best level to stop the influx of illegal migrants in the State by deploying security forces in border areas, installation of check-posts, identifying and sending back of Rohingyas.
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January - 9 
Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana on January 9 stated that the new Government would prioritise security enhancement at the border areas, reports Morung Express. In a meeting he stated that ‘Border security would be one of the top agendas of the Mizo National Front (MNF) government, while necessary
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Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana on January 9 stated that the new Government would prioritise security enhancement at the border areas, reports Morung Express. In a meeting he stated that ‘Border security would be one of the top agendas of the Mizo National Front (MNF) government, while necessary efforts would also be made to control crimes in the state’. The land-locked state shares 722-km-long border with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
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January - 9 
Superintendent of Police (SP), Bokaro, Kartik S, at Gomia,on January 9, said the Security Forces (SFs) will fight the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)to the finish in Jhumraforest in Bokaro District, where they have surrounded around 50 Maoists, including some top-ranking ones, reports T
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Superintendent of Police (SP), Bokaro, Kartik S, at Gomia,on January 9, said the Security Forces (SFs) will fight the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)to the finish in Jhumraforest in Bokaro District, where they have surrounded around 50 Maoists, including some top-ranking ones, reports The Pioneer.SP, Kartik, said, “They should either surrender or face the bullets. They can't escape as we have deployed troops at all the possible exit points." The SFs have been engaged in a fierce battle with the Maoists in Gomiaforest for the last one week. There has been recently close encounter on January 2, 2019 at Rajberwa forest area and Police have claimed to have injured few of the Maoist cadres. The Police, however, have denied that they suffered any casualty.“Intercepted communication among the rebels also show that many of them have suffered serious injuries," said the SP, adding, “Geographical have made our task difficult, but we are determined and not going to leave the area.”
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January - 9 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has agreed to discuss the demands of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO), an apex body of six Naga tribes, asking for a separate state under the Constitution, reports Indian Express on January 9. Officials stated that A tripartite dialogue was held
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has agreed to discuss the demands of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO), an apex body of six Naga tribes, asking for a separate state under the Constitution, reports Indian Express on January 9. Officials stated that A tripartite dialogue was held between the ENPO, Nagaland government and UMHA under the chairmanship of special secretary (internal security) in December. After more than four years and several rounds of talks, the Centre is yet to come up with a peace accord in Nagaland. UMHA officials said that they had only agreed to “discuss the demands” of ENPO and no final decision has been taken while sources said the move may lead to division of State as the ENPO demands a “Frontier Nagaland”. Former ENPO President Khoiwang Konyak said, “Our demands and political issues are different from other Naga groups, including NSCN-IM, and are primarily concerned with six tribes namely Chang, Konyak, Khiamniungan, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchunger.” UMHA officials said that ENPO during the tripartite meeting cited provisions of Article 371-A (2) of the Constitution to stress that the eastern districts have a historical background, are comparatively less developed and required immediate attention. The ENPO’s original demand is for a separate state other than a separate assembly, administration, High Court and capital. Naga framework agreement, signed in 2015, is yet to be formalised, six tribes from eastern Nagaland under the aegis of ENPO have stepped up the long-pending demand for separate statehood under the Constitution. The peace accord that was to be finalised with Naga groups will now have to wait with the Centre agreeing to discuss ENPO’s demand for a separate state. In September ENPO rejected the Centre’s development package, cleared by the MHA, saying that it cannot be accepted in lieu of the demand for “Frontier Nagaland”. ENPO recently held three rounds of bilateral discussions with the state government while multiple rounds of talks have been held between the Centre, State and ENPO. ENPO has been demanding the creation of a separate state comprising the four eastern districts of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire for over a decade now. The organisation had first submitted a memorandum to then PM Manmohan Singh on November 25, 2010 which was referred by the Centre to the state government for its views. Officials familiar with the development at MHA said that the demand for a separate state may not be feasible but the government may consider giving them autonomous council authority.
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January - 9 
United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on January 9 stated that he was not afraid of going to jail for supporting the stir against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, reports Business Standard. He alleged that ‘We are always with the people of Assam because if the
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on January 9 stated that he was not afraid of going to jail for supporting the stir against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, reports Business Standard. He alleged that ‘We are always with the people of Assam because if the people exist, we exist. We will continue to speak against the bill as it is a conspiracy to make the Assamese community extinct’. He also added that ‘If for speaking against it (bill) I have to go to jail... I will. I have served jail time for 18 years in foreign land. So, I am not afraid to go to jail’. Chetia as the ‘general secretary’ of ULFA was incarcerated in a jail in Bangladesh from 1997 and handed over to India by Bangladesh government in November 2015.
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January - 9 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed responsibility for a grenade blast on January 4 in Imphal, reports Imphal Free Press. The blast had taken place near the gate of an individual identified as YumnamBasanta alias Tomba at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai in Imphal West District. In a press
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed responsibility for a grenade blast on January 4 in Imphal, reports Imphal Free Press. The blast had taken place near the gate of an individual identified as YumnamBasanta alias Tomba at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai in Imphal West District. In a press release by ‘director’ information and publicity’ M. Sak-hen UNLF claimed that that it was served as a final warning to Basanta who had taken possession of the organisation’s funds and had gone into hiding from the organisation for the past three years.
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January - 10 
All Assam Manipuri Youths Association (AAMIYA) has expressed strong condemnations and its opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 which was passed in parliament, reports Imphal Free Press on January 10. During a press conference in Silchar in Assam the General Secretary of AAMIYA. JiranAng
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All Assam Manipuri Youths Association (AAMIYA) has expressed strong condemnations and its opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 which was passed in parliament, reports Imphal Free Press on January 10. During a press conference in Silchar in Assam the General Secretary of AAMIYA. JiranAngom expressed its opposition to the passing of the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 in parliament adding that various forms of agitations in a democratic manner will be launched. He also added that ‘If there is no positive response even after the agitations, there might even be an ‘armed struggle’ from the association’. While reiterating that if the Citizenship Amendment bill is implemented, the entire indigenous populations of the northeast especially the Manipuri community will be the most vulnerable, chief advisor of AAMIYA,Ksh. Kundal Singha also informed that movement for political autonomy for the Meitei Community in Assam, which is under the Indian Constitution, will be initiated. ‘The movement will be held in a democratic manner, but if there are no positive responses, there will be more intense agitations in the manner’.
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January - 10 
Kangleipak Communist Party-People’s War Group Marxist Centre (KCP-PWG Marxist Centre) stated that mission schools under Catholic Educational Society, Manipur will be banned from January 15, reports Imphal Free Press on January 11. A release signed by ‘secretary’, ‘central media coordinator’, Lenin M
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Kangleipak Communist Party-People’s War Group Marxist Centre (KCP-PWG Marxist Centre) stated that mission schools under Catholic Educational Society, Manipur will be banned from January 15, reports Imphal Free Press on January 11. A release signed by ‘secretary’, ‘central media coordinator’, Lenin Meitei stated that those running the schools should leave their respective educational institutions otherwise actions will be taken against them.
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January - 10 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found a Kashmir link of Islamic State (IS) inspired Amroha module - Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam’, reports Times of India on January 10. The module was led by Mufti Mohammad Suhail alias Hazrath. One of the cadre, identified as Saqib Iftekar claiming that he had tra
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found a Kashmir link of Islamic State (IS) inspired Amroha module - Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam’, reports Times of India on January 10. The module was led by Mufti Mohammad Suhail alias Hazrath. One of the cadre, identified as Saqib Iftekar claiming that he had travelled to Tral, Rajouri and Bandipora twice in 2018 and had sought arms training by a Pakistani trained “Mujahideen”. Saqib who worked as an Imam at Jama Masjid in Baksar, Uttar Pradesh, and helped module procure weapons for their plan to carry out fidayeen attacks in North India on politicians and government establishments. Saqib, sources say, has disclosed that he along with another person, who has been identified but yet to be arrested, travelled to South Kashmir first in May and then in August last year. They had several meetings there for religious purposes in Rajouri and Bandipora. Later, Saqib and his accomplice met a Maulvi in Tral, asking him to arrange a meeting with a ‘Mujahideen’. According to an official, Saqib told this Kashmiri Mufti about his plans to get training from a Kashmiri Mujahid as they are trained in arms, bombs and attack government officials. The Kashmiri Mufti informed him that he knows such person. Another member of Amroha module – Zubair Malik (20), a resident of Jaffrabad in Delhi and a student of BA third year at Delhi university, has told NIA officials that he was tasked to buy similar mobile phones for the group. “They bought similar smart phones with detachable batteries and everytime they made a call or had a chat, they were asked to remove the batteries so that their phones cannot be tracked,” said the officer. Anas Yunus (24), another member in the group, has disclosed that he used to create a new Telegram group everyday on which they discussed their plans and then he deleted it in the night. Their leader Mufti Suhail is still being questioned by NIA sleuths about his online handler – identified as Abu Malik Peshawari. The agency has arrested 11 persons in the case so far. Indian Express further adds that core group allegedly had four membersSuhail; Mohammed Anas, a civil engineering student from Amity University; Zubair and Zaid, all of them residents of Jaffarabad in Delhi. On instructions from their handler they had decided to form the group to carry out IS activities.
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January - 10 
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) alleged that there has been a significant escalation of anti-India activity throughout the world orchestrated by Pakistan’s spy agency Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan assumed office, reports Asian Age on January
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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) alleged that there has been a significant escalation of anti-India activity throughout the world orchestrated by Pakistan’s spy agency Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan assumed office, reports Asian Age on January 11. According to Government officials, developments being monitored closely by New Delhi indicate that the ISI is masterminding anti-India protests by vested interests in various parts of the world and that an escalation in such activities has been observed after Mr Imran Khan assumed office.
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January - 10 
ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah stated that if Chief Minister Sonowal does not refrain away from such anti-Assamese acts, he will have to face dreadful consequences, reports Northeast Now on January 10. He also condemned the Government’s move to charge sedition charge on Scholar and
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ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah stated that if Chief Minister Sonowal does not refrain away from such anti-Assamese acts, he will have to face dreadful consequences, reports Northeast Now on January 10. He also condemned the Government’s move to charge sedition charge on Scholar and intellectual Hiren Gohain. Assam Police had on January 10 registered a case of sedition against Hiren Gohain and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) chief Akhil Gogoi and activist and journalist Manjit Mahanta. Gohain had stated that if the central government does pay any heed to the demands of the people of Assam, demand for independent Assam will crop up.
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January - 10 
United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chairman’ Abhijit Asom on January 10 claimed that there has been widespread change in the thought process of the people of Assam, reports Sentinel Assam. ‘The indigenous people of Assam have come out in protest against the Central and State Gover
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chairman’ Abhijit Asom on January 10 claimed that there has been widespread change in the thought process of the people of Assam, reports Sentinel Assam. ‘The indigenous people of Assam have come out in protest against the Central and State Government in order to safeguard the state’. He also added that ‘The idea of revolution for ‘Sovereign Asom’ against the Government has sparked up among various sections of the indigenous communities in the state, thus, there has been a widespread protest by various section of the communities against both the Governments in the last few days’
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January - 11 
Army chief General Bipin Rawat on January 11 pitched for incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data into the armed forces' system reports Times of India on January 11. He also stated that many countries, including "some of our adversaries", are spending "huge money" on this aspect of te
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Army chief General Bipin Rawat on January 11 pitched for incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data into the armed forces' system reports Times of India on January 11. He also stated that many countries, including "some of our adversaries", are spending "huge money" on this aspect of technology. Addressing the Army Technology Seminar New Delhi he stated that it will be "too late" if we don't start work on AI and big data. He also added that ‘We have identified technologies that need to be incorporated (into our system).’ Furthermore he also said that But, we also need to address, how can we incorporate AI and big data into our system. We can't just leave them to be in military glossary’. The Army chief said the next revolution in military affairs will be defined by technology and innovations in technology. Minster of state for defence Shubhash Bhamre further added that ‘Technology development has both challenges and opportunities, and it is is heralding a possibility of quantum leap in the nature of waging of war. Potential adversaries are seeking asymmetric capabilities to exploit vulnerabilities and upset our current advantages. So, we need to strengthen capabilities from human to cyberspace Bhamre also said Big data analytics, Internet of Things and AI will have major impact on way wars wills be fought in future.
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January - 11 
Legal trouble for Bengali Hindu migrants, who have taken shelter in India, may not be over, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) recommending that those seeking citizenship will have to first prove that they are victims of religious persecution while applying for citizenship, reports Assam
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Legal trouble for Bengali Hindu migrants, who have taken shelter in India, may not be over, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) recommending that those seeking citizenship will have to first prove that they are victims of religious persecution while applying for citizenship, reports Assam Tribune on January 11. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, was passed by the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) early this week and is now pending passage in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament). Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) told Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) stated that If they had not declared so at that time of their arrival in India, it would be difficult for them to make such a claim now. JPC report said that when asked to state the fate of other people belonging to minority communities who have come to India from the three countries (Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan) under reference due to religious persecution but have not declared so at the time of their arrival in India, the Intelligence Bureau submitted that any future claim would be enquired into, including through Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) before a decision is taken. So far only 31,313 people have formally declared that they came to India due to religious persecution. The IB Director deposed: “Yes, because they have claimed, they have applied. There will be many others who might have come and they might have already taken citizenship by various means. They might have obtained passport, ration card. All other documents they might have obtained and they might have already registered themselves in the voters list. So, for all practical purposes, they are already citizens of this country. Tribunals are already there to identify if any of them has obtained it by fraudulent means. The Bill is for those who have applied and who have claimed that they have been persecuted in their respective country.” The Committee then enquired whether all those who had applied would be granted citizenship once the Bill was passed or further verifications would be carried out. In response, the IB Director submitted: “Sir, as and when the Bill is passed, one thing can be thought of is that all those who have applied, who are here for a number of years, we can make one more verification whether during their stay in India if anything adverse has come to the notice of the security agencies whether it is IB, local police, local intelligence and those who have come for any activities or there is notice of any activities which is prejudicial of the nation, their case can be scrutinised. But that we will examine separately.” When the Committee desired to hear the views of RAW, its Joint Secretary deposed in evidence: “... our only concern has been that the agencies, which are inimical to us should not have a legal framework within which they can exploit our situation and infiltrate their own people into our own country. That is a matter of great concern for us.”The Committee enquired whether it was absolutely necessary to confer citizenship on the migrants as conferring political rights had larger implications and whether it would be prudent to accord refugee or temporary resident status to the migrants.In reply, the MHA submitted as under: “Conferment of citizenship to foreign migrants living in India with valid documents ensures more facilities and power to exercise franchise and feel their responsibilities towards the nation. Since India is not a signatory to the UN Convention, 1951 or its Protocol of 1967, it may not be prudent to treat them as refugees if rules permit that they could be allowed to acquire Indian citizenship.”On the same issue, the Legislative Department submitted: “The proposed Bill does not directly confer citizenship on these persons, it merely provides these persons the opportunity to be considered for the grant of certificate of naturalisation. It has become necessary to exempt these persons from being treated as ‘illegal migrants’ in order to ensure that they may avail of the opportunity to be considered for naturalisation under Section 6 read with the Third Schedule to the said Act.”In response to another related query, the MHA apprised as under: “As of now, illegal migrants have not been conferred with Indian Citizenship. However, after enactment of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, it will enable illegal migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh to apply for Indian Citizenship under Section 5 (1) (a) (Registration) and 6 (Naturalisation) of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Application is required to be submitted through the District Authorities.”
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January - 11 
MEA also denied the Pakistani allegations that it was involved in the Chinese Embassy attacks in Karachi in November 2018, reports Times of India on January 12. MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar stated that ‘Instead of maliciously pointing fingers at others for such terrorist incidents, Pakistan needs
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MEA also denied the Pakistani allegations that it was involved in the Chinese Embassy attacks in Karachi in November 2018, reports Times of India on January 12. MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar stated that ‘Instead of maliciously pointing fingers at others for such terrorist incidents, Pakistan needs to look inwards and undertake credible action againstsupport to terrorism and terror infrastructure in its territories.’ Earlier on January 10, Karachi Police Chief had stated that attack on the Chinese consulate in November 2018 was planned in Afghanistan with the help of Indian intelligence. The attack, by three armed terrorists, was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army. It killed two police officers and two visa applicants at the mission.
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January - 11 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was wounded in an encounter at Khalakbasti under Namtok Police Station in Chaglang District on January 11, reports Sentinel Assam. One .32mm Pistol and 3 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the militant. The wounded m
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was wounded in an encounter at Khalakbasti under Namtok Police Station in Chaglang District on January 11, reports Sentinel Assam. One .32mm Pistol and 3 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the militant. The wounded militant has been identified as ‘lance corporal’ Roni Kungkho . On questioning ‘corporal’ Roni Kungkho revealed that he along with eight armed insurgents of NSCN-R including ‘captain’ Tika were moving in general area Kenon Basti where a firefight took place. Four more militants were arrested later by Security Forces (SFs).
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January - 11 
United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro talk faction (ULFA-PTF) has threatened to pull out of the 'peace talks' with the Government of India (GoI) if the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB)is passed, reports Times of India on January 13. ULFA-PTF leader Mrinal Hazarika on January 11 stated that if GoImoved
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro talk faction (ULFA-PTF) has threatened to pull out of the 'peace talks' with the Government of India (GoI) if the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB)is passed, reports Times of India on January 13. ULFA-PTF leader Mrinal Hazarika on January 11 stated that if GoImoved ahead with the Bill, the ongoing peace talks would be impacted. ‘There iswidespread resentment among the people of Assam against the Bill. In such a situation, it will be difficult to continue with the peace talks if the Centremoves ahead with the passage of the bill’. The dialogue between ULFA-PTF and GoI started in 2011. Hazarika said that the bill, which threatens the identity of the state, would render the talks meaningless if passed.
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January - 12 
On January 12, the Assam Government in a statement in the Legislative Assembly said eight militant groups, including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), Jewel faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), All Adivasi National Liberation Arm
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On January 12, the Assam Government in a statement in the Legislative Assembly said eight militant groups, including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), Jewel faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D), are active in the State. Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain said that both the ULFA and NDFB are carrying out subversive activities in Assam under the influence of foreign powers and top leaders of the outfit are staying abroad. He further said that in 2008, 124 militants belonging to various outfits were killed and over 1300 were arrested. The Security Forces also recovered 203 bombs and 202 grenades from the militants.
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January - 13 
North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has called upon all political parties to unitedly stand against the passing of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament), reports Assam Tribune on January 13. NESO chairman, Samuel B Jyrwa stated that ‘We urg
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North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has called upon all political parties to unitedly stand against the passing of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament), reports Assam Tribune on January 13. NESO chairman, Samuel B Jyrwa stated that ‘We urge upon different political parties who are against this Bill to stand up and be counted in the Rajya Sabha so that this draconian Bill cannot be passed’. CAB, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to people from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, was passed in the Lok Sabha few days ago amid widespread protests in the North East. A ‘Black Day’ was observed across north-east region on January 11 following a general shutdown called by NESO, reports Indian Express. Sporadic demonstrations continued in parts of Assam and a shutdown was observed in Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Black flags were raised by student bodies across the region, including at the headquarters of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) in Guwahati.Additionally, in Tripura, Upendra Debbarma, advisor to Twipra Students’ Federation and vice-chairman of NESO, said, “Today has been peaceful and a highly successful strike.” In Assam’s Silchar, authorities at Assam University on Saturday imposed restrictions on protests on campus without prior approval. This come a day after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pradip Dutta threatened Assamese-speaking students of Barak Valley to bar their admission in the university.
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January - 14 
Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), the influential civil society group in Nagaland has stated that Nagas “are not optimistic about a breakthrough in the peace process”, reports Indian Express on January 14. But the Centre’s interlocutor for Naga talks and Deputy National Security Advisor, R N Ravi
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Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), the influential civil society group in Nagaland has stated that Nagas “are not optimistic about a breakthrough in the peace process”, reports Indian Express on January 14. But the Centre’s interlocutor for Naga talks and Deputy National Security Advisor, R N Ravi, denies that the talks have reached a dead-end. FNR also gave a call to “re-imagine the Indo-Naga Peace Process,” a call for a complete overhaul which signals a dead-end for the ongoing peace process. In a statement issued on January 14, FNR stated that Based on the current political narrative being articulated, the people at home — in Naga-Land (not to be confused with the Indian State of Nagaland) are not optimistic about a breakthrough in the peace process. The omission of the people at this crucial stage is short-sighted. It has contributed to this distrustful narrative’. However, RN Ravi stated that it is not a dead-end and progress is being made in these talks”. Sources said Ravi met representatives of both Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), comprising representatives of six influential Naga rebel groups, and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (-sak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Delhi last week.Seen as perhaps the most influential group in Nagaland, FNR was formed in principle on February 24, 2008 as one of the outcomes of the Naga Peace Convention organised by the Naga Shisha Hoho in Dimapur. It was christened on March 25, 2008 at Kohima with the support of 39 Naga frontal organisations, including the Council of Naga Baptist Churches (CNBC), and with the support of Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) and the Nagaland Christian Forum (NCF). Reverend Dr Wati Aier, a Christian priest, is the convenor of FNR. According to reports talks between the Centre and Naga groups had not made any progress for nearly a year due to an intransigent position taken by the Naga side on ‘symbolic’ issues, such as a separate flag. The Centre believes ‘substantive’ issues have been resolved but the political narrative being propounded by certain Naga groups is responsible for the deadlock.
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January - 14 
Intelligence agencies and Police are now studying the alarming rise in the number of educated people joining terrorism in India, reports India Today on January 14. According to an official, ‘education institutions - colleges and universities - are being targeted to radicalise and recruit bright youn
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Intelligence agencies and Police are now studying the alarming rise in the number of educated people joining terrorism in India, reports India Today on January 14. According to an official, ‘education institutions - colleges and universities - are being targeted to radicalise and recruit bright young men studying there’. In November, Delhi Police Special Cell, along with Jammu and Kashmir Police, arrested three youngsters who allegedly owe allegiance to the Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK). Ehtisham Bilal (20), a native of Khanyar in old Srinagar who joined Sharda University (Noida) in 2017, is a case in point. Bilal, who had reportedly joined ISJK, returned home on December 2 last year. Senior officers in the Special Cell also claimed that in October, they arrested two youths in south Kashmir. One of them, Parvez Rashid, was studying BTech in Amroha in western Uttar Pradesh. Not just students, trained engineers are also among the educated people who join the terror outfits. A senior official stated that ‘While recruiting, terrorist groups give first preference to the engineers because they are the ones who have technical expertise and would help in high profile operations and also upgrading the outfit’. The official further said due to these technologies being used by the terror outfit, it becomes impossible for any agency to pick up any clue of the operation. According to the antiterror agencies, at least 62 per cent of the Islamic terrorists are educated. An official also added that ‘information is so easy to get today and it is splashed all over the web. Speeches of Anwar Al Awlaki are most popular. Groups such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the Al-Qaeda (AQ) have managed to put up a lot of information on their websites which is easily accessible and with time they have managed to get enough number of readership’.To make matters worse, these groups have intentionally put out misleading material online. What is worrying is that unlike WhatsApp which can be intercepted, Telegram and Signal are next to impossible to be tracked. Islamic State in India keeps doing talent hunt online.
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January - 14 
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on January 14 called upon the militants to shun the path of violence and join national mainstream saying the administration will take all steps for their rehabilitation but maintained that if terrorists fired or lobbed explosive devices at security forces,
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on January 14 called upon the militants to shun the path of violence and join national mainstream saying the administration will take all steps for their rehabilitation but maintained that if terrorists fired or lobbed explosive devices at security forces, they won’t retaliate with flowers or bouquets, reports Daily Excelsior. Malik said the militants will achieve nothing by indulging in violence and it was better for them to leave this path and come to the mainstream, where the administration will take steps for their rehabilitation. Asserting that there was nothing like ‘Operation All Out’ and some people were using this wrong term, the Governor said the Government wants these children (militants) to come back to national mainstream after surrender and we are ready to do what we can do for them”.
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January - 14 
Kashmir is still a challenge due to destabilising activities by Pakistan, Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh said on January 14, reports Daily Excelsior. “Kashmir is still a challenge due to destabilising activities by neighbouring Pakistan. However, the Army, the CRPF, the J&K Police and Intel
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Kashmir is still a challenge due to destabilising activities by Pakistan, Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh said on January 14, reports Daily Excelsior. “Kashmir is still a challenge due to destabilising activities by neighbouring Pakistan. However, the Army, the CRPF, the J&K Police and Intelligence Bureau men are acting in better coordination,” he said.
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January - 15 
Army chief General Bipin Rawat on January 15 said that India will not hesitate in taking strong action against its neighbour, Pakistan, if it indulged in any ‘misadventures’ on the border and declared that the Indian Army has inflicted heavy losses, both in terms of lives and infrastructure, on Paki
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Army chief General Bipin Rawat on January 15 said that India will not hesitate in taking strong action against its neighbour, Pakistan, if it indulged in any ‘misadventures’ on the border and declared that the Indian Army has inflicted heavy losses, both in terms of lives and infrastructure, on Pakistan in retaliatory firing on the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. “If our neighbour doesn’t mend its ways, we will not hesitate from taking strong retaliatory action to thwart the inimical moves of the western neighbour aimed against India,” General Rawat said without naming Pakistan in his address to the Army jawans on the occasion of Army Day on January 15 in which he declared that the Army was committed to crush militancy in the Kashmir valley.
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January - 15 
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on January 15 reached out to the Kashmiri separatist leaders urging them to apprise him directly of the cases of ‘atrocity and injustice’ to common people that they may come across, reports Greater Kashmir. Malik made the offer with an appeal that the Hurri
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on January 15 reached out to the Kashmiri separatist leaders urging them to apprise him directly of the cases of ‘atrocity and injustice’ to common people that they may come across, reports Greater Kashmir. Malik made the offer with an appeal that the Hurriyat Conference leaders should not treat him as ‘an alien’. “I have a message for Hurriyat that they should not consider me as an alien”, Malik told Press Trust of India in an interview. “As far as Hurriyat is concerned, I have respect for them, even though their ideology is different from mine. They have a different ideology and I have a different one,” the Governor added. Promising to treat Hurriyat leaders’ complaints “with due urgency”, the governor said, “If they (Hurriyat) feel there is any atrocity (by troops or police), they can contact me on phone or send a person to me”. “I will treat them (and their complaints) the way I am treating the rest of the people,” said the governor, maintaining that he has opened up the Raj Bhawan for all. In his first-ever statement aimed at building bridges between Hurriyat leaders and the Raj Bhawan, Malik also expressed hope that “at some level, there will be talks too with them at some time”.
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January - 15 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet before a special court in Ahmedabad in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket being operated in Gujarat, reports Ahmedabad Mirror on January 16. A spokesperson of NIA stated that a charge sheet was filed against two accused
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet before a special court in Ahmedabad in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket being operated in Gujarat, reports Ahmedabad Mirror on January 16. A spokesperson of NIA stated that a charge sheet was filed against two accused, SanjaykumarMohanbhaiDevadiya alias SanjaykumarMohanbhaiDevaliya and SureshbhaiMavajibhaiLathidadiya alias Guruji and Chakor. The case was first registered by Ahmedabad Anti-Terrorist Squad, on inputs provided by the NIA, when it intercepted Devadiya, a resident of Junagadh, and seized 53 FICN’s in the denomination of INR 2000 and 92 FICN’s in the denomination of INR 500. The total face value of the fake notes seized from him was INR 1,52,000. NIA spokersprson also stated that NIA, subsequently, registered a fresh FIR in the instance. Investigation revealed that Devadiya purchased fake currency from wanted accused Tahir Saikh alias Kaliyo on the directions of Lathidadiya, who is presently lodged in Presidency Correctional Home in West Bengal's Alipore in another NIA case. He added that Devadiya subsequently "brought" the fake currency from New Farakka in West Bengal "for circulation in crowded areas and in markets of Junagadh (in Gujarat). The investigation has also revealed inter-state and international linkages pointing towards supply of FICN received from across the border. Further investigation is in progress.
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January - 15 
Officials stated on January 15 that foodgrain and other relief supplies for the Reang tribals sheltered in Tripura for over 21 years, have been extended for another two-and-a-half- months , reports Nagaland Post. Kanchanpur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Abeda Nanda Baidya stated that ‘Home Ministry has
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Officials stated on January 15 that foodgrain and other relief supplies for the Reang tribals sheltered in Tripura for over 21 years, have been extended for another two-and-a-half- months , reports Nagaland Post. Kanchanpur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Abeda Nanda Baidya stated that ‘Home Ministry has extended the deadline for repatriation of tribal refugees from Tripura to Mizoram till March 31. The assistance to the refugees in the form of foodgrain and cash doles will also be continued till March 31’.Over 35,000 Reang tribals, comprising 5,907 families, fled from Mizoram and have been staying in seven relief camps in northern Tripura’s Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub-divisions.
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January - 15 
Umbrella organisation of the 35,000 odd Bru refugees living in Tripura on January 15 appealed to new Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga to take initiative for solving the 22-year-old problem of the displaced people, reports Assam Tribune on January 15. In a letter to Zoramthanga, Mizoram Bru Displa
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Umbrella organisation of the 35,000 odd Bru refugees living in Tripura on January 15 appealed to new Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga to take initiative for solving the 22-year-old problem of the displaced people, reports Assam Tribune on January 15. In a letter to Zoramthanga, Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) general secretary Bruno Msha asked the chief minister to give audience to the MBDPF leaders on the issue in Delhi or Aizawl. During the latest repatriation process between August 25 to September 25 last year, only 150 refugees of 42 families returned to Mizoram.
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January - 16 
A Salafi group preacher identified as Zakkariya Swalahi blamed Jamaat-e-Islami and Popular Front of India (PFI) for growth of extremism in Kerala, reports Times of India on January 16. He alleged that seeds of Islamic State (IS) was sowed by PFI and Jamaat. Incidentally, the Salafi group is facing t
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A Salafi group preacher identified as Zakkariya Swalahi blamed Jamaat-e-Islami and Popular Front of India (PFI) for growth of extremism in Kerala, reports Times of India on January 16. He alleged that seeds of Islamic State (IS) was sowed by PFI and Jamaat. Incidentally, the Salafi group is facing the allegation that it was responsible for the spread of extremist ideology among Muslims in the state. Abdul Rashid Abdulla, the leader of the IS who is believed to be in Afghanistan, has sent an audio clip recently in which he alleged that the extreme Salafi group was the launching pad for the youth who had migrated to Syria and Afghanistan.
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January - 16 
At least five Pakistani army personnel were killed and three others injured and their seven posts and bunkers destroyed in heavy retaliatory firing by the Indian troops across Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Poonch District on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that massive
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At least five Pakistani army personnel were killed and three others injured and their seven posts and bunkers destroyed in heavy retaliatory firing by the Indian troops across Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Poonch District on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that massive retaliation by the Indian troops was given the same day when Army Chief General Bipin Rawat announced that the Army won’t hesitate from taking strong action against inimical designs of Pakistan on the LoC. Sources said at least five Pakistan army personnel were killed and three others were seriously injured when the Indian troops undertook major retaliatory action to silence the enemy guns on the LoC, which had been targeting forward posts of Army and civilian areas in twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri. “Death toll on Pakistan side could rise as all three injured jawans (troopers) were in critical condition,” they said, adding that seven posts and bunkers of Pakistan army have been destroyed in retaliation by the Indian side overnight.
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January - 16 
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on January 16 said that there is no question of talks with Pakistan over any issue till they stop cross border terrorism, reports Daily Excelsior. “Terror and talks cannot go together,” she said while stressing that it is the policy of the country that till Pa
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on January 16 said that there is no question of talks with Pakistan over any issue till they stop cross border terrorism, reports Daily Excelsior. “Terror and talks cannot go together,” she said while stressing that it is the policy of the country that till Pakistan stop cross border terrorism there would be no talks.
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January - 16 
India on January 16 summoned an official of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest over the death of an ‘innocent civilian in unprovoked ceasefire violation’ by Pakistani forces in Sunderbani area of Rajouri District on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The Ministry of External
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India on January 16 summoned an official of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest over the death of an ‘innocent civilian in unprovoked ceasefire violation’ by Pakistani forces in Sunderbani area of Rajouri District on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India also protested Pakistan’s continued support to infiltration of terrorists into India, including supporting cover fire provided by Pakistan forces.
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January - 16 
Manipur Chief Minister (CM) on January 16 stated that the Government will oppose the CAB Bill , if there is no clause to protect the indigenous peoples of the North East (NE) region in general, and Manipur in particular, reports The Hindu. The CM said he and some Ministers had submitted a memorandum
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Manipur Chief Minister (CM) on January 16 stated that the Government will oppose the CAB Bill , if there is no clause to protect the indigenous peoples of the North East (NE) region in general, and Manipur in particular, reports The Hindu. The CM said he and some Ministers had submitted a memorandum to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to give President's assent to the Manipur Peoples (Protection) Bill, 2018. “It will protect the interests of people of the State,” he said. Rajnath Singh reportedly assured the team from Manipur that nothing will be done to hurt the interests of the people.
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January - 17 
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), which is spearheading the protests against CAB, on January 17, claimed that around two million Hindu Bangladeshis would become Indian Citizens if the Bill is passes, reports The Shillong Times. KMSS Advisor Akhil Gogoi stated that ‘The BJP and Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), which is spearheading the protests against CAB, on January 17, claimed that around two million Hindu Bangladeshis would become Indian Citizens if the Bill is passes, reports The Shillong Times. KMSS Advisor Akhil Gogoi stated that ‘The BJP and Himanta Biswa Sarma is saying that only eight lakh Hindu Bangladeshis, who are already staying here, will get citizenship. But ourassessment is that 20 lakh people are present in Assam at this moment and they will get citizenship as soon as the Bill is passed. He further claimed that as per Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, there are around 17 million Hindus, which is 10.7 per cent of that country’s totalpopulation. He added that ‘If the Bill is passed, this will pave the ways for these 1.7 crore people in Bangladesh to come to Assam and get Indian nationality as there isno cut-off date in the Bill. So, there is a possibility that a total of 1.9 crore people are likely to get Indian citizenship in coming years’
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January - 17 
Northern Command Chief Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, on January 17, said the Army was replying befittingly to the Pakistani aggression. Pakistani troops resorted to firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu region of the State for 13 days of this month, the officials said.T
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Northern Command Chief Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, on January 17, said the Army was replying befittingly to the Pakistani aggression. Pakistani troops resorted to firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu region of the State for 13 days of this month, the officials said.The year 2018 had witnessed the highest number — 2936 — of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in the last 15 years along the India-Pakistan border.
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January - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have now started recruiting girl students in their team, as per a woman Maoist arrested in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, reports DBpost.com on January 17. Maoist Anita Piyam was arrested after a bus was set on fire on January 16. She revealed th
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have now started recruiting girl students in their team, as per a woman Maoist arrested in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, reports DBpost.com on January 17. Maoist Anita Piyam was arrested after a bus was set on fire on January 16. She revealed that Maoists are eyeing all the girls studying in schools and staying in hostels, ashrams etc. Piyam disclosed that the girls studying at the ashrams and hostels are giving up studies and joining their outfits. Piyam, a member of the Bhairamgarh Area Committee and resident of Belnar, said that she has studied till Class 4 at the Nelasnar Kanya Ashram. After she quit her studies, she started working in a brick kiln along with her parents and came in contact with Maoist ‘commander’ Sonaru. He included her in the Maoist group. She has been working for the Maoist organisation for the last one year. Piyam further said four-five other girls of the ashram had joined the CPI-Maoist. All of them are working for the Maoists after quitting the studies. Piyam said, not only Nelasnar, but girls of other hostels and ashrams are being lured to join the Maoists. Some of these girls are receiving weapon and firearm training.
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January - 18 
A senior Police official stated that Mobile Task Force (MTF) of Tripura Police has detected 2,245 illegal immigrants in the State in 2018, reports Hindustan Times on January 18. The official stated that ‘We have detected 2,245 illegal immigrants in Tripura last year among them 2,058 are male and 187
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A senior Police official stated that Mobile Task Force (MTF) of Tripura Police has detected 2,245 illegal immigrants in the State in 2018, reports Hindustan Times on January 18. The official stated that ‘We have detected 2,245 illegal immigrants in Tripura last year among them 2,058 are male and 187 are female. Most of the illegal migrants are from neighbouring Bangladesh. Altogether 2,127 Bangladeshis were deported last year’. He also added that ‘Many Bangladeshis enter into Indian territory for treatment, to attend marriage ceremony or other programmes without passports. In case any immigrant carries contraband or arms, we register cases against them and move courts for legal actions. Those who are found not involved in any crime are deported’.
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January - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are only at the tri junction of Lohardaga, Latehar and Garhwa Districts of Jharkhand, states Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Palamu, Vipul Shukla, reports The Pioneer on January 19. The Maoists have now a shrunken contingent where their t
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are only at the tri junction of Lohardaga, Latehar and Garhwa Districts of Jharkhand, states Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Palamu, Vipul Shukla, reports The Pioneer on January 19. The Maoists have now a shrunken contingent where their top cades are moving since there is no recruitment in their fold since common people have seen their real face.Burha Pahar is now empty of the Maoists and Police need just one more picket to set up at Behra Toli in Jharkhand area to further dominate the hill as Chhattisgarh’s Pundaag starts after the Behra Toli, added the DIG.He further said that 11 Police pickets-- four in Latehar District, four in Garhwa District and three in Palamu District in 2018 --have contained and curbed the free passage of the Maoists.On Naxal [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] violence DIG said there is a considerable decline but there is no room for any complacency.
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January - 18 
Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM), Conrad K. Sangma on January 18 urged Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the passing of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), 2016, reports Morung Express. The CM stated that ‘We have expressed our concerns about the Citizenship Amendment Bill. All the coalitio
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Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM), Conrad K. Sangma on January 18 urged Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the passing of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), 2016, reports Morung Express. The CM stated that ‘We have expressed our concerns about the Citizenship Amendment Bill. All the coalition partners of the Meghalaya Government as well as Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga have expressed dissatisfaction over the Bill. So, we have asked the Government to reconsider the Bill’. When asked about the stance of his Government, the CM stated that ‘we will take a call when the time comes. We are still in discussion with them. I don’t think it is correct time to comment on that. The Bill will affect the North-East to a large extent. It is against the aspirations of the people and can have serious repercussions on the region’s law and order’.
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January - 20 
Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Neiphiu Rio on January 20 stated the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) is not applicable to Nagaland, as the state stands protected under the provisions of Article 371(A) and the Inner Line Permit, reports The Shillong Times. He said the state cabinet which met on January
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Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Neiphiu Rio on January 20 stated the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) is not applicable to Nagaland, as the state stands protected under the provisions of Article 371(A) and the Inner Line Permit, reports The Shillong Times. He said the state cabinet which met on January 18 discussed the Bill and re-iterated the earlier decisions adopted by the Cabinet on June 5, 2018 and January 7, 2019. ‘The cabinet was of the unequivocal view that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is not applicable to Nagaland and we stand protected under the provisions of Article 371 (A) and the Inner Line Permit (ILP) as per Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, (BEFR) of 1873, armed under Clause 16 of the 16 Point Agreement’. He also said that the Cabinet decided to adopt a resolution re-arming all provisions of Article 371(A) and to strengthen the implementation of the ILP as per the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) of 1873 that will also be taken up in the upcoming Nagaland Assembly session.
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January - 20 
The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik said on January 20 that the United Nations (UN) must play its role in resolving the Kashmir dispute, reports Greater Kashmir. In a meeting at Geelani’s Hyderpora residence, the JRL urged t
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The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik said on January 20 that the United Nations (UN) must play its role in resolving the Kashmir dispute, reports Greater Kashmir. In a meeting at Geelani’s Hyderpora residence, the JRL urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to implement its report on human rights situation in Kashmir that the UN secretary-general keeps referring to. “It is incumbent upon the secretary-general not only to urgently take steps to mitigate the grave human rights abuses perpetuated by New Delhi in Jammu and Kashmir (which the UN report elaborates), but also ensure that the commitment made by the august body to the people of entire J&K of resolving the Kashmir dispute is upheld by implementing the relevant UN resolutions,” a statement issued by the JRL said. “The (Kashmir) dispute continues to remain hanging for the past more than 70 years and it is long overdue that the UN plays its role in resolving one of world’s oldest disputes,” the statement read.
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January - 21 
On January 21, Pallab Bhattacharya, Director General of Police (DGP) special Branch stated that United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) could target Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in the state, reports Hindustan Times. He stated that ‘We are a bit apprehensive after the Citizenshi
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On January 21, Pallab Bhattacharya, Director General of Police (DGP) special Branch stated that United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) could target Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in the state, reports Hindustan Times. He stated that ‘We are a bit apprehensive after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha and the ensuing agitation in the state. The situation is fragile. In this surcharged atmosphere vulnerable groups like Hindi speakers, Bengali Hindus and BJP workers could be the likely target of ULFA-I’.
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January - 21 
The fate of 31 Rohingya Muslims stranded on the international border between Tripura and Bangladesh continues to hang in balance as both Indian and Bangladesh authorities have refused to accept them, reports Indian Express on January 21. According to Border Security Force (BSF) officials in Delhi th
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The fate of 31 Rohingya Muslims stranded on the international border between Tripura and Bangladesh continues to hang in balance as both Indian and Bangladesh authorities have refused to accept them, reports Indian Express on January 21. According to Border Security Force (BSF) officials in Delhi there was no question of India accepting them as Bangladesh authorities have not yet provided any evidence of the Rohingya having crossed over from India. A Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official stated that ‘It is definitely not a case of BSF pushing Rohingya across the border as no one would push 31 people together. However, how and from where they reached where they are at the moment is a matter of investigation. Unless it is proven that they crossed over from India, there is no reason why we should accept them’.
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January - 22 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on January 22 stated that under the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill- CAB, nobody would be granted Indian citizenship without the consent of the respective state government, reports Northeast Today. UMHA spokesperson Ashok Prasad stated, "Without the state gove
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on January 22 stated that under the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill- CAB, nobody would be granted Indian citizenship without the consent of the respective state government, reports Northeast Today. UMHA spokesperson Ashok Prasad stated, "Without the state government’s recommendations, no one will be given Indian citizenship’. He also added that ‘Each and every individual application for Indian citizenship will have to be inquired into by the District Magistrate (DM), who will analyse each case and give recommendations to the state government. The state government also has to do its inquiry through its agencies". UMHA sources also stated that Government is mulling to incentivise people seeking citizenship for settling anywhere in India except for North East.
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January - 22 
Tripura United Indigenous People’s Council (TUIPC), a joint body of 48 returnee insurgent organisations on January 22, announced a series of joint movements with all Tripura-based tribal parties and organisations from January 26 against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Indian Express. Forme
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Tripura United Indigenous People’s Council (TUIPC), a joint body of 48 returnee insurgent organisations on January 22, announced a series of joint movements with all Tripura-based tribal parties and organisations from January 26 against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Indian Express. Former All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) leader Ranjit Debbarma who is the leader of TUIPC stated that ‘We have formed a joint forum called TUIPC with 48 returnee insurgent forums. We vehemently oppose the citizenship bill. This bill violates the conditions agreed in the 1993 ATTF Peace Accord. We seek the Central Government and State Government to respect the peace accord’. He also claimed that all tribal wings of national political parties like Bharatiya Janata Party, (BJP) Janajati Morcha, Congress ST Department, Tripura Upajati Gana Mukti Parishad – Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) tribal frontal organization have assured to join them in the agitations. Besides, Tripura’s ruling tribal ally Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) would join the movement as well.
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January - 23 
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has extended its support to 70 organisations that are opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019, reports Nagaland Post on January 22. The AGP President, Atul Bora stated, "We are for a unified movement against the citizenship bill. Everyone is committed to stop the bill
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Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has extended its support to 70 organisations that are opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019, reports Nagaland Post on January 22. The AGP President, Atul Bora stated, "We are for a unified movement against the citizenship bill. Everyone is committed to stop the bill from being ratified". Bora had also extended his party’s support to AASU anti-bill rally on January 23.
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January - 23 
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on January 23 voiced his protest against Pakistan’s proposal to allow only Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara, reports The Hindu on January 24. The Chief Minister has urged the Union Government to take up the issue with Pakistan when the latter sends its d
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Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on January 23 voiced his protest against Pakistan’s proposal to allow only Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara, reports The Hindu on January 24. The Chief Minister has urged the Union Government to take up the issue with Pakistan when the latter sends its draft agreement for regulating entry into its territory through the Kartarpur Corridor.
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January - 23 
Director General of Police (DGP) Akhil Kumar Shukla stated on January 23, that Border Security Force (BSF) and state Police have increased vigilance along India-Bangladesh border to check the movement of Rohingyas, reports Assam Tribune on January 23. Earlier, on January 20, 2019, 30 Rohingyas were
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Director General of Police (DGP) Akhil Kumar Shukla stated on January 23, that Border Security Force (BSF) and state Police have increased vigilance along India-Bangladesh border to check the movement of Rohingyas, reports Assam Tribune on January 23. Earlier, on January 20, 2019, 30 Rohingyas were arrested from the state in North Tripura District.
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January - 23 
Government of India (GoI) on January 23 cleared amendment to Article 280 and the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, reports Assam Tribune. The move envisages improving the financial resources and administrative powers of the Autonomous District Councils (ADC) of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripur
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Government of India (GoI) on January 23 cleared amendment to Article 280 and the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, reports Assam Tribune. The move envisages improving the financial resources and administrative powers of the Autonomous District Councils (ADC) of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura. The amendment also paves the way for constitution of State Finance Commissions in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura. Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that a cabinet meeting approved the landmark amendment that will significantly increase financial resources and powers of the Autonomous Districts Councils in the four North-eastern states. The amendment proposes to rename the existing autonomous councils as Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council (KAATC), Dima Hasao Autonomous Territorial Council (DHATC), Garo Hills Autonomous Territorial Council (GHATC), Khasi Hills Autonomous Territorial Council (KHATC), Jaintia Hills Autonomous Territorial Council (JHATC) and Tripura Tribal Area Autonomous Territorial Council (TTAATC) as the present jurisdiction of these councils extends to more than one District. The amendment also provides for transfer of additional 30 subjects, including public works department, forest, public health engineering, health and family welfare, urban development, and food and civil supply to KAATC and DHATC in Assam. The Union Minister also added that amendment will fulfil the commitments made under Memoranda of Settlement (MoS) signed by the Government of India, state governments of Assam and Meghalaya, United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) and A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC).
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January - 23 
Mizoram’s NGO Coordination Committee, an umbrella organisation of civil societies and students’ bodies, has called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports The Shillong Times on January 23. In a press statement issued by Chairman
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Mizoram’s NGO Coordination Committee, an umbrella organisation of civil societies and students’ bodies, has called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports The Shillong Times on January 23. In a press statement issued by Chairman Vanlalruata it stated that ‘The bill necessitates stronger protest’. The press statement also added that All Government employees, students and general public would stay away from functions organised on Republic Day on January 26. Earlier, on January 23, at least 30,000 people had taken part in protests across the State against the Amendment Bill, reports Indian Express.
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January - 23 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a suspected militant for his role in the 2006 Kozhikode twin blasts case on his arrival from Saudi Arabia at Delhi Airport on January 23, reports The Hindu. The arrestee has been identified as Mohammed Ashar. NIA in a statement said ‘The cases pertain to
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a suspected militant for his role in the 2006 Kozhikode twin blasts case on his arrival from Saudi Arabia at Delhi Airport on January 23, reports The Hindu. The arrestee has been identified as Mohammed Ashar. NIA in a statement said ‘The cases pertain to the twin IED blasts that had occurred at the Kerala Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Mofussil Bus Stands in Calicut (Kozhikode) City on March 3, 2006, causing injuries to two persons and damage to property. NIA had taken over the investigation of the cases on December 18, 2009 and had filed a chargesheet against eight accused persons, including Ashar’. Trial in this case against four available accused persons was completed in August, 2011 and two of the accused identified as T. Naseer and Sagas were sentenced to life imprisonment. Indian Express further adds that NIA Inspector General (IG) stated that ‘Investigation by NIA had revealed that Mohammed Ashar besides the other absconding accused P P Yusuf were parties to the criminal conspiracy hatched by the prime accused T Naseer, Safas (both convicted) and others to carry out Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts in Kozhikode city in protest over the denial of bail to Muslim accused persons involved in the Marad communal riots of 2003 at Kozhikode District. Mohammed Ashar, along with P P Yusuf, had assisted T Naseer in preparing the IEDs and had planted the explosive devices at the bus stands in Kozhikode city. Accused Mohd Ashar had gone to Saudi Arabia in 2007 itself, to evade his arrest’.
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January - 23 
Six militant groups Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), National Liberation Front of Twipra (NLFT) and People's Democratic Council of Karbi-Longri (PDCK) have called for a ban on Repu
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Six militant groups Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), National Liberation Front of Twipra (NLFT) and People's Democratic Council of Karbi-Longri (PDCK) have called for a ban on Republic Day (January 26) celebrations in ‘Western South East Asia (WESEA)’ region, reports E-Pao on January 23. A statement released by Alliance for Socialist Unity, Kangleipak (ASUK), which is signed by leaders of all the militant groups said, “to effectuate the ban we call a total shut-down for 12 hours, from 6 am to 6 pm, on the 26th January, 2019, in the entire WESEA region.’
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January - 23 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Shoaib Akhoon, Mosin Mushtaq and Nissar Darzi (all local residents) were killed in an encounter at Binner village of Baramulla District on January 23, reports Daily Excelsior. “Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered fro
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Shoaib Akhoon, Mosin Mushtaq and Nissar Darzi (all local residents) were killed in an encounter at Binner village of Baramulla District on January 23, reports Daily Excelsior. “Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter. Police have registered a case and initiated investigation in the matter,” a Police Spokesman said. All the three militants were active in Baramulla and Sopore areas and had a long history of militancy. DNA adds that following the killing of three last surviving militants of the Baramulla District on January 23, the Police Spokesman stated that "Baramulla has become the first district of Kashmir with no surviving militant as on date. J&K Police extends its thanks to the local population for all their support in providing a better security environment in the district”. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh complimented Police personnel for their successes. He said that he expected further consolidation of peace building efforts together by Police and public.
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January - 24 
Government of India (GoI) reconstituted a tribunal to adjudicate matters related to extension of ban imposed on eight insurgent groups in Manipur for five more years on January 24, reports Northeast today. In a notification, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said the tribunal has been set up und
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Government of India (GoI) reconstituted a tribunal to adjudicate matters related to extension of ban imposed on eight insurgent groups in Manipur for five more years on January 24, reports Northeast today. In a notification, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said the tribunal has been set up under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and will be headed by Delhi High Court judge Justice G S Sistani. The organisations which were banned include Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) and its political wing, Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and its armed wing Manipur Peoples’ Army (MPA), Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and its armed wing ‘Red Army’. The others are Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and its armed wing, also called Red Army; Kanglei Yaol Kanba Lup (KYKL); the Coordination Committee (CorCom) and Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK).
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January - 24 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, on January 24, said that violence in Jammu and Kashmir could not be contained till Pakistan is involved in the cross-border terrorism, but claimed that the NDA regime at the Centre, led by Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi, has seen almost the end of insurge
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, on January 24, said that violence in Jammu and Kashmir could not be contained till Pakistan is involved in the cross-border terrorism, but claimed that the NDA regime at the Centre, led by Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi, has seen almost the end of insurgency in North-Eastern (NE) States and breaking of backbone of the Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists, LWEs], besides declining of terrorism-related incidents, reports Daily Excelsior. “We have got a major achievement in almost ending the insurgency in NE, while the Naxalite activities have also come down by at least 50 per cent,” he said. UHM, Singh said the situation is Kashmir is concerning, but till Pakistan stops cross-border terrorism, it is hard to create peace there. “Though the Government in Pakistan talks about peace and harmony, but everyone knows that ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) has total control over the Government hence, nothing can be achieved,” he added. Singh said that now terrorism too is on decline and their anti-national acts have come down, but still near the Indo-Pakistan border, regular encounters are taking place.
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January - 25 
A top leader of the CPI-Maoist, Ramana, denied the outfits involvement in the recent damage to the iron ore slurry pipeline of Essar Steel near Digha Janbai village in Ralegada Panchayat in the ‘cut-off areas’ of Chitrakonda Block (administrative sub-division) in Malkangiri District, reports Odisha
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A top leader of the CPI-Maoist, Ramana, denied the outfits involvement in the recent damage to the iron ore slurry pipeline of Essar Steel near Digha Janbai village in Ralegada Panchayat in the ‘cut-off areas’ of Chitrakonda Block (administrative sub-division) in Malkangiri District, reports Odisha Bytes on January 26. According to earlier reports, a group of suspected Maoists had damaged to the iron ore slurry pipeline of Essar Steel near Digha Janbai village on January 20.
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January - 26 
Governor Satya Pal Malik on January 26 said that Jammu and Kashmir was passing through critical phase and youth of the State wanted success, happiness and satisfaction but some of them including professionally educated youth have taken to the guns, increasing problems of the people of Kashmir, repor
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Governor Satya Pal Malik on January 26 said that Jammu and Kashmir was passing through critical phase and youth of the State wanted success, happiness and satisfaction but some of them including professionally educated youth have taken to the guns, increasing problems of the people of Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. In his address on Republic Day Parade at Jammu University Ground, Malik sent out a strong message to the militants and separatists that mindless violence was no solution to any problem and it has already taken lots of lives. “Jammu and Kashmir has been passing through crucial phase. Youth in the State want to have success, happiness and satisfaction but it’s sad that some of them including professionally educated youth have taken to gun, resulting into problems for the people of the Valley,’’ Malik said in an apparent reference to a scholar, engineer and brother of an IPS officer, who was also pursuing medical studies, joining militancy and getting killed during gun battles with security forces. Asserting that many lives have been lost to the mindless violence, he squarely blamed Pakistan, albeit without naming the neighbouring country saying the neighbour was aiding and abetting militancy in Jammu and Kashmir but the armed forces were engaged in giving befitting reply to the enemy, both on the borders as well as hinterland.
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January - 26 
Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu speaking at the 70th Republic Day on January 26,stated that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities have reduced to 19 districts of the State, reports Devdiscourse News. Governor Draupadi Murmu lauded the State's security measures, saying: "The J
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Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu speaking at the 70th Republic Day on January 26,stated that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities have reduced to 19 districts of the State, reports Devdiscourse News. Governor Draupadi Murmu lauded the State's security measures, saying: "The Jharkhand government is constructing roads in Maoist hit areas. Maoist activities have reduced from 21 to 19 districts."
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January - 26 
The Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on January 26 said that three-decade long militancy in the State was in its last phase as youth of Kashmir have become aware of the self-centric agenda of the elements hostile to peace, reports Daily Excelsior. “Through his act of supreme sacrifice while fighting
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The Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on January 26 said that three-decade long militancy in the State was in its last phase as youth of Kashmir have become aware of the self-centric agenda of the elements hostile to peace, reports Daily Excelsior. “Through his act of supreme sacrifice while fighting against terrorists and defending his colleague soldiers, Nazir Ahmad Wani has given a clear message to all Kashmir is that the time has come to realize it is better to die as a military than a militant,” Jitendra Singh said.
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January - 27 
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) adviser Akhil Gogoi on January 27 appealed to a 1,000-strong gathering in Tinsukia District to take to the streets and block railway tracks if the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) passes the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) on January 31, reports The
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Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) adviser Akhil Gogoi on January 27 appealed to a 1,000-strong gathering in Tinsukia District to take to the streets and block railway tracks if the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) passes the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) on January 31, reports The Telegraph. He added that ‘If the government goes ahead with the bill, we are ready to go to any extent. If needed, we are ready to say that Assam will not be a part of India. If India does not respect our identity, we will not remain with India’.
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January - 27 
On January 27, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed responsibility for all the blasts. In a statement issued by the outfit’s ‘publicity and propaganda secretary’, Leibaakngakpa Luwang said the blasts were triggered by its’ Red Army’.
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On January 27, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed responsibility for all the blasts. In a statement issued by the outfit’s ‘publicity and propaganda secretary’, Leibaakngakpa Luwang said the blasts were triggered by its’ Red Army’.
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January - 27 
Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on January 27 criticized the State Government over the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Indian Express. He threatened that if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government at the Centre tries to pass the Bill in Rajya Sabha (upper hou
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Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on January 27 criticized the State Government over the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Indian Express. He threatened that if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government at the Centre tries to pass the Bill in Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) or enforce it through an ordinance, it will have consequences. He stated, ‘If they try to pass it in the Rajya Sabha or enforce it with an ordinance, we shall show them that we might be a small state but we are less than no one else. People of Tripura would stand with “the country” against politics’. He was speaking at a protest organised by Tripura United Indigenous People’s Council (TUIPC), a joint body of 48 returnee insurgent organisations, organised the protest against CAB bill.
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January - 28 
Eight persons accused in the blast of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Bodh Gaya Temple complex, Bihar, in January 2018 had travelled to Hyderabad, Chennai and other southern cities and hatched the conspiracy, reports The Hindu on January 28. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in its supple
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Eight persons accused in the blast of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Bodh Gaya Temple complex, Bihar, in January 2018 had travelled to Hyderabad, Chennai and other southern cities and hatched the conspiracy, reports The Hindu on January 28. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in its supplementary chargesheet said, “The accused also committed several dacoities in Bengaluru to raise funds for their criminal activities. With regards to the conspiracy, NIA further added that ‘In furtherance of the conspiracy, the accused contacted and assembled at various places, took hideouts at Jehanabad [in Jehanabad District] and Masaurhi [in Patna District], recceed Bodh Gaya temple, procured the explosives and material for fabrication of the IEDs’. Furthermore, Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants arrested by NIA in relation to Bodh Gaya blast had spend 15 days in Hyderabad, reports Times of India adds that. During subsequent probe, the NIA had arrested eight JMB operatives, including main accused Jahidul Islam alias Kausar, a Bangladeshi leading JMB network in India who was arrested from Bengaluru International Airport. The accused used fake and assumed names for travel and renting hideouts. They introduced themselves to the house owners in Hyderabad and Bengaluru as garment sellers.
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January - 28 
Investigation officers of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) stated that the recently arrested 10 Islamic State (IS) linked crossed paths with their handler while being radicalised on the Internet, reports The Hindu on January 28. According to ATS sources, around six months ago, the accused star
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Investigation officers of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) stated that the recently arrested 10 Islamic State (IS) linked crossed paths with their handler while being radicalised on the Internet, reports The Hindu on January 28. According to ATS sources, around six months ago, the accused starting reading IS-related literature online. They then began interacting with other, like-minded individuals on various discussion forums. An officer stated that ‘While the exact sequence of events is being verified, inquiries indicate some of the accused, in the course of these discussions, started interacting with their handler. After several such conversations, during which they were further radicalised, the handler put them in touch with each other. We believe this handler is the common link between the Aurangabad module and the Mumbra module’. The officer said this was the genesis of the Ummat-e-Mohammadiya, the second alleged IS sleeper cell to be busted in the State. The accused discussed the plan to procure chemicals and poison food or water. In 2016 15 IS inspired Junood-e-Khalifa-e-Hind (the Army of the Caliphate in India) operatives were arrested.
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January - 29 
Alleging that Kashmir mainstream political parties have vested interests in continuation of militancy in the State, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on January 29 said that much hyped Surrender Policy in 2010 was failed by none but the then National Conference (NC)-Congress regime, reports Daily Excels
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Alleging that Kashmir mainstream political parties have vested interests in continuation of militancy in the State, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on January 29 said that much hyped Surrender Policy in 2010 was failed by none but the then National Conference (NC)-Congress regime, reports Daily Excelsior. “Kashmir based mainstream parties have developed vested interests in continuation of the ongoing militancy, which helped them for surviving and thriving in an atmosphere where no other parties come forward for participation in the democratic process because of ongoing turmoil, ” he said. Dr Jitendra Singh further alleged that the much-hyped Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy for the return of Kashmiri youth from Pakistan, who had gone there for arms training, was derailed by none but the same NC-Congress coalition regime, which had formulated the scheme in 2010. “For the return and rehabilitation of these Kashmiri youth, there were certain terms and conditions laid down in the Surrender Policy, which were violated by then NC-Congress regime for political motives,” he alleged adding that the routes for return from Pakistan were defined but those at the helm of affairs in State Government at that time, illegally intruded these people from Nepal border.
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January - 29 
Eight organisations of the Chakma community on January 29 submitted a memorandum to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) seeking the inclusion of Chin refugees in India by further amending the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019, reports The Hindu. The Joint Parliamentary Committee that submi
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Eight organisations of the Chakma community on January 29 submitted a memorandum to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) seeking the inclusion of Chin refugees in India by further amending the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019, reports The Hindu. The Joint Parliamentary Committee that submitted its recommendations to the Centre after a series of discussions with stakeholders had rejected suggestions to include minorities from Myanmar and Sri Lanka. According to Human Rights Watch (HRW) report there is an estimated 100,000 Chins in Mizoram, which is 20 per cent of the total Chin population in Myanmar. According to All India Chakma Students Union President, Dilip Kanti Chakma, ‘The number of Chin refugees in India is at least 120,000. In November 2017, about 1,600 Chins, many of whom were women and children, fled to Lawngtlai District of Mizoram following a military offensive against the Arakan Army militants in that country’s Chin State. While some went back, around 1,440 refugees have reportedly refused to return due to insecurity.’
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January - 29 
Khango Konyak led National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction on January 29 resolved to “partner and participate” in the ongoing Indo-Naga political dialogue alongside Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), reports Nagaland Post. With the addition of NSCN-K faction NNPG now has
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Khango Konyak led National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction on January 29 resolved to “partner and participate” in the ongoing Indo-Naga political dialogue alongside Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), reports Nagaland Post. With the addition of NSCN-K faction NNPG now has seven members. NSCN-K stated that Khango Konyak and ‘general secretary’, ‘colonel (retired) Isak Sumi decided to join the Working Committee (WC) of NNPGs, maintaining its identity and as partner in the ongoing political negotiations with the Government of India. The decision to this effect was made on January 29, after which a ‘deed agreement’ was jointly signed by ‘convenor’ and four ‘co-conveners’ of WC NNPGs, and NSCN-K ‘president’ Khango Konyak. Meanwhile, the grouping further resolved that all the signatories of the agreement should mandatorily enforce the ‘anti-defection agreement’, reports Nagaland Post. Defections among NNPGs were identified as one of the reason of reverses to the ‘Naga cause’. Importantly, as per the ‘deed agreement’, the members resolved to offer 10 days (with effect from January 29) to all defectors to return to their parent organizations, failing which, the NNPGs WC shall jointly decide on the course of action deemed necessary adds the report.
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January - 30 
After Ranjan Daimary of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was sentenced to life imprisonment, security agencies are keeping a close watch on the cadres of NDFB, reports Assam Tribune on January 31. Despite the arrest, officials stated that the Government did not oppose the bail plea of Ra
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After Ranjan Daimary of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was sentenced to life imprisonment, security agencies are keeping a close watch on the cadres of NDFB, reports Assam Tribune on January 31. Despite the arrest, officials stated that the Government did not oppose the bail plea of Ranjan Daimary as his presence was required for ongoing peace talks with NDFB. He was awarded the life imprisonment for his role in the 2008 serial blasts in Assam. According to sources, Ranjan Daimary and a few of his close associates, who were in Bangladesh planned the blasts.
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January - 30 
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, on January 30, reviewed the security situation in the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. “Lt General Singh arrived in the Valley on January 30 to review the prevailing security situation in the region,” an Army official said. The Army Co
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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, on January 30, reviewed the security situation in the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. “Lt General Singh arrived in the Valley on January 30 to review the prevailing security situation in the region,” an Army official said. The Army Commander was briefed by Chinar Corps Commander Lieutenant General A K Bhatt at Badami Bagh Cantonment on the major operational, informational, logistical and administrative aspects pertaining to the Corps and about the current situation, including recent counter terrorist operations. He lauded the exemplary synergy amongst all security forces and complimented the troops for their relentless efforts and selfless service in bringing peace and tranquility in the Valley.
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January - 31 
A Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson stated on January 31,it would participate in “all formats of talks” on discussing a solution for peace in Afghanistan, reports Asian Age. India said it hoped the Afghan presidential elections would be held as per schedule. Moreover, India is also wor
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A Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson stated on January 31,it would participate in “all formats of talks” on discussing a solution for peace in Afghanistan, reports Asian Age. India said it hoped the Afghan presidential elections would be held as per schedule. Moreover, India is also worried that Afghan conflict has been caught up in the current tensions between Russia and the United States (US).
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February - 1 
According to reports, Myanmar Army numbering 400 from six battalions took control of the ‘head quarters’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Sagaing region, reports Nagaland Post on February 1. The ‘headquarters is located in village of Ta Ga in Nanyun. There was no clash
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According to reports, Myanmar Army numbering 400 from six battalions took control of the ‘head quarters’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Sagaing region, reports Nagaland Post on February 1. The ‘headquarters is located in village of Ta Ga in Nanyun. There was no clash between NSCN-K and Myanmar Army. U Kyaw Wan Sein a member of NSCN-K’s ‘central executive committee’ stated that the group withdrew its troops and let the Myanmar Army (or Tatmadaw) occupy its headquarters in order not to disrupt the peace process between it and the government. NSCN-K had signed a peace agreement with Myanmar in April 2012.
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February - 1 
Assam Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal on February 1 stated that provisions of the Assam Accord will not be violated by the Citizenship bill (CAB), reports Hindustan Times. Replying to the debate on Governor’s speech during the ongoing Budget Session of Assam Assembly, Sonowal said no one in t
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Assam Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal on February 1 stated that provisions of the Assam Accord will not be violated by the Citizenship bill (CAB), reports Hindustan Times. Replying to the debate on Governor’s speech during the ongoing Budget Session of Assam Assembly, Sonowal said no one in the state should feel threatened. He also added that ‘It is not right to unnecessarily create social disturbance ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Polls will come and go, but we will not harm the indigenous people. All are 100 per cent safe here. We will continue to work for the people of Brahmaputra and Barak valleys.’ Assam CM also added that ‘National Registry of Citizens (NRC) update is also going on in our period and we will complete it by July 31, 2019 as per the Supreme Court order’, reports Hindustan Times on February 1. He also added that ‘We are sincere about it and engaged 55,000 government employees in this task. Once the NRC is ready, it will be the first step towards implementing Clause-5 ( of Assam Accord)’. Clause-5 of Assam Accord states about the detection, deletion and deportation of illegal foreigners coming to Assam on or after March 24, 1971.
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February - 1 
Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said Kasnasur villagers, who had abandoned their homes following death of 34 Maoists cadres in Police encounter last year, have returned to the village, reports The Times of India on February 1. “I have personally visited Kasnasur for revi
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Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said Kasnasur villagers, who had abandoned their homes following death of 34 Maoists cadres in Police encounter last year, have returned to the village, reports The Times of India on February 1. “I have personally visited Kasnasur for reviewing the situation. Only a handful of people from the families of slain villagers are with the police while the rest — around 120-130 families — have returned home,” he said. “The villagers are being targeted as they are opposing Maoists banners near the village and burning their propaganda pamphlets,” the SP added.
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February - 2 
A traders organisation Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) termed the NSC’s step as a conspiracy, reports Greater Kashmir on February 2. KEA stated that any such decision would create further wedge between Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims. KEA chairperson Muhammad Yasin Khan Khan who also heads the Kashmir
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A traders organisation Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) termed the NSC’s step as a conspiracy, reports Greater Kashmir on February 2. KEA stated that any such decision would create further wedge between Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims. KEA chairperson Muhammad Yasin Khan Khan who also heads the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) said in a statement: “We can understand the pain of Pandit brethren but the government wants to further distance them from homeland Kashmir through such conspiracies which are not only unlawful and unethical.”
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February - 2 
Assam Director General of Police (DGP) on February 2 stated that a team of Assam Police would leave for Kolkata to interrogate a Jamiatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant (from Assam) identified as Abdul Matin arrested from Kerala, reports Telegraph India. The DGP stated that ‘He was absconding
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Assam Director General of Police (DGP) on February 2 stated that a team of Assam Police would leave for Kolkata to interrogate a Jamiatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant (from Assam) identified as Abdul Matin arrested from Kerala, reports Telegraph India. The DGP stated that ‘He was absconding after the 2014 blast at Khagragarh in West Bengal’s Burdwan district. Our team will go to Calcutta to question him and we will also take him in our custody’. The militant had joined JMB in 2010 and was trained in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at Simulia Madrassa in Burdwan District in West Bengal.’ Folowing the Burdwan blast in 2014 56 members of the JMB were arrested from Barpeta, Chirang, Baksa, Nalbari, Bongaigaon and Goalpara Districts in lower Assam. Among the JMB members arrested from the state, 12 were trained in madarsas at different places in West Bengal such as Simulia and Bolpur, while the rest were trained locally in Assam.
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February - 2 
Police busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module involved in recent grenade attacks in Sopore area of Baramulla District on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore Javid Iqbal said that three persons were detained by Police on suspicion for questioning on the r
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Police busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module involved in recent grenade attacks in Sopore area of Baramulla District on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore Javid Iqbal said that three persons were detained by Police on suspicion for questioning on the recent grenade attacks in Sopore area. He identified them as Ghulam Qadir Rather alias Kaisar, Aijaz Ahmad Khan and Owais Khalid. The SSP said that during the questioning, involvement of these three persons have surfaced, who confessed the commission of offence. “It was revealed that the JeM militants based in Sopore provided two grenades to these individuals for throwing on the security forces to cause life damage and injury to security personnel and installations and to instill fear among them, “he said.
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February - 3 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on February 3 sent out a clear and stern message to the militants operating in the Valley as well as their mentors across the Line of Control (LoC) that the militancy will be crushed with full force and its backbone will be broken even as he declared that surgical s
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on February 3 sent out a clear and stern message to the militants operating in the Valley as well as their mentors across the Line of Control (LoC) that the militancy will be crushed with full force and its backbone will be broken even as he declared that surgical strikes carried out by India (in Pakistan in September 2016) has shown the world country’s new policy and tradition in tackling the terrorism, reports Daily Excelsior. During day-long visit to all three regions of the State on February 3, PM said, “Today the whole country is angry to see the killings of innocent and armless Kashmiri youths. (These Kashmiri boys are targeted) because these youths want to live and fulfill their dreams. But they are targeted by terrorism. This is the truth of terrorism here”, He added that the Indian Government will fight terrorism with all its might.
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February - 4 
As many as 191 local youth joined various militant outfits in Jammu and Kashmir last year (2018), 65 more than 2017, a senior army official said on February 4, reports Greater Kashmir. The new recruits mostly hailed from the restive southern Kashmir region, he said. In 2017, 126 locals had joined mi
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As many as 191 local youth joined various militant outfits in Jammu and Kashmir last year (2018), 65 more than 2017, a senior army official said on February 4, reports Greater Kashmir. The new recruits mostly hailed from the restive southern Kashmir region, he said. In 2017, 126 locals had joined militant ranks, the official said. The southern Kashmir districts of Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag have become a “breeding ground for militants” with many youths joining their rank and file, the official said, adding that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) find more recruits. He said of 191 recruits in 2018, 139 alone hailed from southern Kashmir areas - the highest 59 from Pulwama. According to the official, in 2016, 88 Kashmiri youth had joined militancy; in 2015, 66; 2014, 53; 2013, 16, 2012, 21; 2011, 23; and in 2010, 54.
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February - 4 
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on February 4 state in Assam Assembly that new system of repatriation of illegal migrants where Bangladesh security forces are taking back their people is in the place and the push-back procedure is no longer followed, reports Assam Tribune. Repl
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on February 4 state in Assam Assembly that new system of repatriation of illegal migrants where Bangladesh security forces are taking back their people is in the place and the push-back procedure is no longer followed, reports Assam Tribune. Replying to a question by legislator Binanda Kumar Saikia, Patowary, underlining the steps taken to implement the Assam Accord, said since 1985 till August, 2018, a total of 6,26,793 cases have been registered at different Foreigners Tribunals. The minister stated that ‘Of them, 108815 have been declared as Indian citizens and 103764 have been declared as foreigners. Of the total declared foreigners, 29829 have been deported till date.
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February - 4 
Tripura Chakma Students’ Association (TCSA) stated that news report about over 400 Chakmas from Arunachal Pradesh reportedly taking shelter in Tripura was fake news, reports Northeast Today on February 4. In a press meet TCSA officials stated that ‘A rumor and fake news is being published in many on
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Tripura Chakma Students’ Association (TCSA) stated that news report about over 400 Chakmas from Arunachal Pradesh reportedly taking shelter in Tripura was fake news, reports Northeast Today on February 4. In a press meet TCSA officials stated that ‘A rumor and fake news is being published in many online and daily newspapers since 1st February 2019, prominently crediting the source from UNI.’ TCSA leaders raised concern over the fact that in the wake of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) controversy, this kind of ‘Fake News’ has a potential to create law and order problem.
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February - 5 
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the maximum number of terror violence incidents in 2018 as compared to the four years before that, whereas such incidents in the country’s north east and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-hit areas saw a marginal drop in the same comparative period, the Government of India told
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Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the maximum number of terror violence incidents in 2018 as compared to the four years before that, whereas such incidents in the country’s north east and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-hit areas saw a marginal drop in the same comparative period, the Government of India told the Parliament on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior.Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir furnished a statement in the Lok Sabha(Lower house of Parliament) on a question related to details of terrorist, insurgent and extremist incidents that took place in the country between 2014 and 2018.The reply said a total of 614 terrorist incidents took place last year in Jammu and Kashmir that led to the killing of a maximum of 91 Security Forces (SFs) personnel and 257 terrorists over a five-year period. In these incidents in 2018, 38 civilians were also killed, Ahir said.
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February - 5 
North East Indigenous People’s Forum (NEIPF) chief convener and United Liberation Front of Asom-pro talk faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on February 5 stated that status of peace talks was vague and unclear, reports Northeast Today. He also added that there will be clarity on the issue once th
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North East Indigenous People’s Forum (NEIPF) chief convener and United Liberation Front of Asom-pro talk faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on February 5 stated that status of peace talks was vague and unclear, reports Northeast Today. He also added that there will be clarity on the issue once the Centre takes a final decision on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB). Former ULFA ‘general secretary’ also claimed that surrendered cadre of the ULFA are not involved in any criminal or violence activities. He also added that NEIPF chief convener said that he had tried to appeal to Paresh Barau to join the peace talks but till date he has not responded. According to him Paresh Baruah may be hesitant after seeing the delay to resolve the Naga peace talk which has been lingering since 1997.
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February - 5 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Government is committed to complete the National Registry of Citizens (NRC) process in Assam within the stipulated time and ensure that neither any Indian national’s name is excluded nor any foreigner’s name included in the final NRC, reports Assam Tribu
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Government is committed to complete the National Registry of Citizens (NRC) process in Assam within the stipulated time and ensure that neither any Indian national’s name is excluded nor any foreigner’s name included in the final NRC, reports Assam Tribune on February 5. Singh said the Home Ministry has made available necessary funds and resources to the State government so that the NRC work is completed in a time-bound and impartial manner.
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February - 5 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that it has launched a recruitment drive to fill over 76,000 vacancies in Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), reports The Hindu on February 6. Of the 76,578 vacancies, 54,953 are for the post of constable (general duty). Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that it has launched a recruitment drive to fill over 76,000 vacancies in Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), reports The Hindu on February 6. Of the 76,578 vacancies, 54,953 are for the post of constable (general duty). Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has the highest number of 21,566 vacancies of constables, followed by Border Security Force (BSF) (16,984), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) (8,546), Indo-Tibetan Police Force (ITBP) 4,126 and Assam Rifles (AR) 3,076. According to a UMHA statement ‘There are 1,073 vacancies in various CAPFs at the level of Sub-Inspector (GD). BSF has the highest number of 508 vacancies, followed by CRPF (274), SSB (206) and ITBP (85).’
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February - 6 
Bru organisations spearheaded by the Mizoram Bru Displaced Peoples’ Forum (MBDPF) have threatened agitation from February 13 in protest against pending cash doles and irregular distribution of ration among displaced people, reports The Shillong Times on February 7. The organisations submitted memora
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Bru organisations spearheaded by the Mizoram Bru Displaced Peoples’ Forum (MBDPF) have threatened agitation from February 13 in protest against pending cash doles and irregular distribution of ration among displaced people, reports The Shillong Times on February 7. The organisations submitted memoranda to the Union home ministry and the National Human Rights Commission demanding cash doles, pending for the past three months, besides other relief. Over 32,000 people and 5000 families from the community are currently living in seven camps in north Tripura.
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February - 6 
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed issued a threat to Indian claiming that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may pave the path for the entry of Taliban in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times Now on February 6. The LeT leader is said to have claimed that if the US troops pull out of Af
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed issued a threat to Indian claiming that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may pave the path for the entry of Taliban in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times Now on February 6. The LeT leader is said to have claimed that if the US troops pull out of Afghanistan, the Taliban could make a move to ‘take over’ the country. Saeed said that in such a situation, Taliban could use Afghanistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) as launchpads to enter Jammu and Kashmir.
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February - 7 
India protested with Pakistan over Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)Hafiz Mohammed Saeed’s recent rally in Lahore, reports Times of India on February 8. In a note verbal, Union Foreign Ministry expressed serious reservations at the continued use of Pakistani territory by extremist and terrorist elements to pro
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India protested with Pakistan over Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)Hafiz Mohammed Saeed’s recent rally in Lahore, reports Times of India on February 8. In a note verbal, Union Foreign Ministry expressed serious reservations at the continued use of Pakistani territory by extremist and terrorist elements to promote and propagate violence and terror against India. The Government of India (GoI) note stated that ‘Government of India once again calls upon the Government of Pakistan to fulfil its international obligations and abide by its bilateral commitment to not allow any territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner.’
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February - 7 
Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated that Government of India (GoI) has approved the use of space technology in border management for Assam which shares border with Bhutan and Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post on February 8. Assam shares a porous border with Bangladesh, which
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Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated that Government of India (GoI) has approved the use of space technology in border management for Assam which shares border with Bhutan and Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post on February 8. Assam shares a porous border with Bangladesh, which will also come under the radar of the border management programme that is being run by the ministry of defence along with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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February - 7 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction led by Yung Aung denied the Myanmar military’s accusation that it (NSCN-K) violated ceasefire agreement, reports Nagaland Post on February 7. NSCN-K also added that it expects Myanmar Army troops to withdraw from its headquarters in th
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction led by Yung Aung denied the Myanmar military’s accusation that it (NSCN-K) violated ceasefire agreement, reports Nagaland Post on February 7. NSCN-K also added that it expects Myanmar Army troops to withdraw from its headquarters in the Sagaing Region peacefully. The group’s headquarters in Taga village were occupied by Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) troops last week, after the Tatmadaw began an operation against Indian militant groups in Myanmar. From January 29 to February 5, the Tatmadaw seized three outposts and two military training schools run by rebel groups. It also seized small weapons and ammunition. U Kyaw Wan Sein of NSCN-K ‘central committee’ stated that ‘There has been no violation. We have tried our best to maintain peace and the ceasefire agreement. We don’t want to see the destruction of the trust that we have taken so long to build up. So we don’t understand what the Tatmadaw means’.
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February - 7 
Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on February 7 said that Army was fully prepared to meet with any contingency if militants tried to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir following troop pullout from Afghanistan, reports Daily Excelsior. “Several statements have been made by variou
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Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on February 7 said that Army was fully prepared to meet with any contingency if militants tried to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir following troop pullout from Afghanistan, reports Daily Excelsior. “Several statements have been made by various leaders about troop pullout from Afghanistan. We are keeping a watch on how situation is going to unfold in the years to come. While no timeline has been fixed so far (for pull out), Army and all other Government agencies are keeping close watch on development in Afghanistan and monitoring what actions are being taken by the stakeholders.I assure that we are fully seized of the problem and prepared to deal with any eventuality if the militants (Taliban) try to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir after troop pullout from Afghanistan,’’ he said.
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February - 7 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 7 met visiting Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Minister AK Abdul Momen and said relations between the two neighbouring countries have been on an upward trajectory and New Delhi will work to build on this momentum, reports NDTV. According to an official statement ‘
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 7 met visiting Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Minister AK Abdul Momen and said relations between the two neighbouring countries have been on an upward trajectory and New Delhi will work to build on this momentum, reports NDTV. According to an official statement ‘Prime Minister said that India-Bangladesh relations have been on an upward trajectory in the last few years. He reaffirmed India's commitment to work with Bangladesh to build on this momentum during the new term in office of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’. Assam Tribune further adds that Bangaldesh requested India’s support for early repatriation of Rohingyas refugees in Bangladesh back to Myanmar.
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February - 7 
The Army on February 7 said 450 terrorists were operating in Jammu and Kashmir and the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) was intact with the full support of Pakistan as 16 terrorist camps were operating in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports NDT
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The Army on February 7 said 450 terrorists were operating in Jammu and Kashmir and the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) was intact with the full support of Pakistan as 16 terrorist camps were operating in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports NDTV."The number of terrorists is more on the north of PirPanjal. Around 350 to 400 terrorists are active in the Kashmir valley. On the south of PirPanjal (the Jammu region), there are 50 terrorists," Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh said.He said most of the terrorists on the south of PirPanjal were dormant."The security situation is stable on this side. However, the operations are mostly conducted on the north of PirPanjal (Kashmir) as more terrorists are present there," he added. Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh said the terror infrastructure was intact in PoK and Pakistan."It is sad that the terrorist infrastructure in PoK is still intact. The Pakistan Army, in its bid to support infiltration of terrorists from across the border, carries out ceasefire violations and certain tactical activities along the LoC," he said, adding that 16 terrorist training camps were operating in PoK and Pakistan."They (terrorists) are being trained and then brought to the LoC. Then they infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir. We are keeping these (activities) under surveillance," the Northern Army commander said.
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February - 7 
On February 7 Assam Finance Minister HimantaBiswaSarma stated that ‘In the ensuing financial year, a big data analysis facility will be raised under the project (predictive Policing), which will be based on artificial intelligence technology’, reports Nagaland Post. This will be a futuristic step fo
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On February 7 Assam Finance Minister HimantaBiswaSarma stated that ‘In the ensuing financial year, a big data analysis facility will be raised under the project (predictive Policing), which will be based on artificial intelligence technology’, reports Nagaland Post. This will be a futuristic step for predictive policing’. predictive policing is a method of predicting and identifying potential criminal activity, developed in the US in 2011, that uses mathematical, predictive analytics and other analytical techniques so that the Police can take precautions and monitor the suspects better.
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February - 8 
All Assam Students Union (AASU) and 70 social organisations announced on February 8 that they would hold demonstrations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) chief Akhil Gogoi stated that PM’s visit on February 10 would be o
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All Assam Students Union (AASU) and 70 social organisations announced on February 8 that they would hold demonstrations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) chief Akhil Gogoi stated that PM’s visit on February 10 would be observed as a ‘Black Day’ across the state.
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February - 9 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)which had picked up 10 youths for links with the Islamic State (IS) stated that the accused had allegedly planned to cause “mass casualties” in India before travelling to Syria in order to be received as credible recruits, reports Indian Express n February 10. A
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)which had picked up 10 youths for links with the Islamic State (IS) stated that the accused had allegedly planned to cause “mass casualties” in India before travelling to Syria in order to be received as credible recruits, reports Indian Express n February 10. According to the statements of the accused recorded by ATS, the nine men and one minor would reportedly hold meetings in Mumbra in Thane District, every night for a few months. The ATS also said they discussed setting off an explosion at the office of a right-wing organisation. Among those arrested is Mohsin Sirajuddin Khan, accused of radicalising the others. The ATS claimed that he had even set the others a target of raising INR 2,00,000 each to meet travel and living expenses in Syria.
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February - 10 
Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs, headed by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed dismay over the “divergent” views taken by the Centre and the Assam government over the continuance of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Assam, reports Nagaland Post on February 11.A Panel re
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Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs, headed by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed dismay over the “divergent” views taken by the Centre and the Assam government over the continuance of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Assam, reports Nagaland Post on February 11.A Panel report stated that ‘The committee is unable to comprehend the divergent perceptions of the situation in Assam. On the one hand, the ministry has asserted that there has been an improvement in the security situation in Assam and, on the other hand, the area declared as disturbed under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, has been increased,” the report stated. It added, “the state government of Assam has notified the whole State as disturbed area on the plea that it is not the appropriate time to reduce the area under AFSPA. This is a paradoxical situation that needs to be resolved’. Meanwhile, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) informed the Panel that Assam government wants to continue the imposition of AFSPA despite improvement in security situation.
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February - 11 
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary stated in Assembly that 88 cases of sedition was charged against militants affiliated with Bodo extremist outfits and the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), and the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) and its faction that is against tal
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary stated in Assembly that 88 cases of sedition was charged against militants affiliated with Bodo extremist outfits and the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), and the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) and its faction that is against talks. in Kokrajhar District, reports The Indian Expresson February 11. Chirang District came second with 43 cases mainly against Bodo militants. In Tinsukia District, 40 cases were filed against United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)
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February - 12 
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on February 12 reiterated his appeal to all political parties to oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, in the Rajya Sabha, as it was an issue concerning not only the Northeast but the nation as a whole, reports The Telegraph.
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Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on February 12 reiterated his appeal to all political parties to oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, in the Rajya Sabha, as it was an issue concerning not only the Northeast but the nation as a whole, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 12 
Jharkhand Government banned the controversial Popular Front of India (PFI) for its suspected links with Islamic State (IS), reports India Today on February 12. A Government statement said that ‘The state has banned the Popular Front of India, which is active in Jharkhand, under the Criminal Law Amen
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Jharkhand Government banned the controversial Popular Front of India (PFI) for its suspected links with Islamic State (IS), reports India Today on February 12. A Government statement said that ‘The state has banned the Popular Front of India, which is active in Jharkhand, under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908. The Home Department had recommended the ban’. The statement also added that ‘The PFI is very active in Pakur district. The members of the PFI, which was set up in Kerala, are influenced by the IS. According to Home Department report, some PFI members have even gone to Syria from southern states and are working for the IS’. This is not the first time Government has banned PFI in the state.
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February - 12 
On February 12, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir stated in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) that Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), were involved in the November 2018 attack in Amritsar, reports New Indian Express. He
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On February 12, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir stated in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) that Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), were involved in the November 2018 attack in Amritsar, reports New Indian Express. He also added that two people were arrested in connecting with the incident and three people residing abroad have been accused in the attack. He also added that with a view to enhance the capacity of state forces, the Central agencies have been conducting training programmes for the states' forces to collect, collate, analyse and disseminate intelligence from a counter-terrorism perspective and investigate terror cases.
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February - 12 
On February 12, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir stated in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) that National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered seven cases in Punjab which were aimed at reviving the Khalistan-linked terrorism in the state, reports Economic Times. He stated tha
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On February 12, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir stated in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) that National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered seven cases in Punjab which were aimed at reviving the Khalistan-linked terrorism in the state, reports Economic Times. He stated that five cases were related to murder and two cases related to attempt to murder in Punjab during 2016-17. The Minister stated that ‘The objective of which was to destabilise the law and order situation in Punjab and to revive Khalistan linked terrorism in the state’.
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February - 12 
The number of ceasefire violations or cross border firings in Jammu and Kashmir is more than doubled in 2018 compared to the previous year, while the casualties the BSF (Border Security Force) suffered in terms of death of its jawans (troopers) in these incidents increased by three times, the Govern
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The number of ceasefire violations or cross border firings in Jammu and Kashmir is more than doubled in 2018 compared to the previous year, while the casualties the BSF (Border Security Force) suffered in terms of death of its jawans (troopers) in these incidents increased by three times, the Government of India informed Parliament on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Such incidents saw a surge in 2018 and continued unabated this year, and 219 cases of cross border firing or ceasefire violations have been reported up to January 31, meaning an average of seven incidents per day. In 2018, the number of ceasefire violations was 2,140 which led to death of 14 BSF personnel and injuries to 53 others, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said in a written reply to Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament).
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February - 12 
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir on February 12 said in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that no specific connection has surfaced between militants belonging to the Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), an outfit influenced by ISIS ideology, and the groups oper
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Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir on February 12 said in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that no specific connection has surfaced between militants belonging to the Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), an outfit influenced by ISIS ideology, and the groups operating in Iraq and Syria, reports Greater Kashmir. “It has been reported that seven local youths have joined ISJK through self-proclamation. Out of these, four militants were killed on 22 June 2018 at Khiram Srigufawara, Anantnag, two were arrested and one is presently active in the valley,” the Minister said.
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February - 13 
Member of National Security Advisory Board Lieutenant General (retd) SL Narasimhan stated that cyber budget of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China is "phenomenal", but their offensive capability is still building up and "they have still some way to go", reports New Indian Express on February
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Member of National Security Advisory Board Lieutenant General (retd) SL Narasimhan stated that cyber budget of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China is "phenomenal", but their offensive capability is still building up and "they have still some way to go", reports New Indian Express on February 13. He stated that ‘The cyber capabilities -- though they have a huge cyber network -- the kind of report you get to see in open source is actually indicating that they still have some way to go. They may be very good at getting the cyber data etc., but the cyber offensive and defensive capability are still being questioned’. He also added that ‘The kind of funding, the number of people who are working on this (cyber) are phenomenal. I mean, half the defence budget of India is actually the cyber budget for China. They will catch up at some point of time.’ Stating that the PLA is still evolving as a force, Narasimhan said, "Their command and control structure has totally undergone a change. The organisational structures have undergone a total change. And for a large-sized army like this, to do everything in a churn, it is not a very easy thing to do. They have themselves come out in the open and said they have something known as two incapabilities etc. What it clearly implies is that the command channel as well as the officer’s cadre are at this point of time still evolving and they are not capable of comprehending the operational situation, they are not capable of employing the troops correctly.’
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February - 13 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘general secretary’ clarified that 2001 cease fire agreement has come into effect between NSCN-K and Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post. He also added that that matters like designated camps, security protocols etc. would automat
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘general secretary’ clarified that 2001 cease fire agreement has come into effect between NSCN-K and Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post. He also added that that matters like designated camps, security protocols etc. would automatically follow up soon at Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) level. R.N Ravi chief interlocutor for Naga talks stated that ‘Yes, NSCN-K) is formally engaged with the peace process and rest of the things will automatically follow’.
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February - 14 
In the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and around two dozen were injured in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) attack carried out by suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant at Lethpora area on Sri
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In the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and around two dozen were injured in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) attack carried out by suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant at Lethpora area on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) in Pulwama District on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. A JeM Fidayeen (suicide attacker), identified as Adil Ahmad Dar alias Waqas Commando (Pulwama resident) rammed an explosive-laden car into the CRPF bus in a convoy near Lethpora in Pulwama District at around 3:15 pm leading to a huge blast in which 44 CRPF personnel were killed and around two dozen injured. The militant was also believed to be killed in the blast. The bus that was targeted belonged to 76th Batallion of CRPF and 44 personnel from 92, 17 and 54 battalions were travelling in it. Another CRPF truck was also blown in the blast and two more buses were damaged with the impact of the blast. Later, JeM claimed the responsibility for the attack. They also released the video of the Fidayeen (Adil Ahmad Dar), recorded before attack in which he said that he had joined “Fidayeen squad” of JeM last year (2018). He talks about attacks carried out by the JeM on troops, Parliament and hijacking of airliner. He also warned more attacks. An official at the spot said that, the militant was driving a vehicle packed with over 100 kg of explosives on the wrong side of the road and hit the bus, in which 39-44 personnel were travelling, head-on. “There are no survivors from the bus,” he said, adding that they were yet to ascertain exactly how many people were on the bus. “It was a large convoy and about 2,500 personnel were travelling in multiple vehicles. Some shots were also fired at the convoy,” CRPF DG R R Bhatnagar said. The attack comes two days after a local intelligence generated an input about possible Fidayeen attack on Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir. The input was generated after JeM issued a threat on social media of carrying out a major blast in the State. “The chatter inputs revealed that JeM outfit has hinted to carry out IED attacks along the routes of security forces across Jammu and Kashmir. A video uploaded by the outfit was also shared with all concerned. It is as such suggested that security forces need to be put on alert to thwart any such attempt by terrorists”, read the input that was shared with the SFs across Jammu and Kashmir. In the video that was uploaded along threat message showed a truck carrying troops in Somalia blown up in a power IED blast. In the message, the JeM had warned similar type of blast in Jammu and Kashmir. A senior security officer said that this is a major security lapse as the input about the possible attack was generated only 48 hours before. He said that the highway is highly guarded and there seems to be a lapse.
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February - 14 
Security has been stepped up for the Additional Sessions Judge Randhir Verma who had sentenced the three BKI activists reports The Tribune on February 14. Superintendent of Police (SP) Harish Dayama stated that ‘In view of protests in Nawanshahr and around, we have provided more security to the judg
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Security has been stepped up for the Additional Sessions Judge Randhir Verma who had sentenced the three BKI activists reports The Tribune on February 14. Superintendent of Police (SP) Harish Dayama stated that ‘In view of protests in Nawanshahr and around, we have provided more security to the judge’.
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February - 14 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 14 assured the people of the country that the terror attack on a CRPF bus in Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammed, will be avenged, reports The Times of India. In a statement, he said the Central Government is deter
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 14 assured the people of the country that the terror attack on a CRPF bus in Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammed, will be avenged, reports The Times of India. In a statement, he said the Central Government is determined to foil the designs of those who want to disrupt peace through such a terror attack "sponsored and sheltered by Pakistan". "Jaish-e-Mohammed has carried out this terror attack. We assure the country that we will undertake whatever it takes to avenge this," he said.
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February - 15 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 15 said that New Delhi will not tolerate militancy and eliminate the “terror” soon, reports Daily Excelsior. He also said that there were some elements in Kashmir who are “paid agents” of ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence)backed by Pakistan and that
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 15 said that New Delhi will not tolerate militancy and eliminate the “terror” soon, reports Daily Excelsior. He also said that there were some elements in Kashmir who are “paid agents” of ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence)backed by Pakistan and that such elements will be dealt sternly.Singh said that peace is the first priority of the Government. “We will not tolerate the terror backed by Pakistan and ISI. We will eliminate the terror,” he said.“There are some elements who are hand in glove with militant organisations and ISI across the border. They are involved in conspiracies too. They are toying with the future of the people, especially the youth, of J&K”, the Home Minister said.“There are some elements here who take money from Pakistan and ISI. I have told the officers that the security provided to such people should be reviewed”, he said.
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February - 16 
Fencing work along India-Bangaldesh border began in the Meghalaya stretch of international border, reports Morung Express on February 17. A Border Security Force (BSF) stated that ‘Levelling work for the fencing has started in some areas while land acquisition in certain areas is going on’.
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Fencing work along India-Bangaldesh border began in the Meghalaya stretch of international border, reports Morung Express on February 17. A Border Security Force (BSF) stated that ‘Levelling work for the fencing has started in some areas while land acquisition in certain areas is going on’.
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February - 16 
News 18 reports on February 17 that National Socialist Council-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Thuingaleng Muivah stated that people in Nagaland are anxious as a final political settlement is a long-pending issue. Given the dynamic political landscape of the country and the new challenges it brings
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News 18 reports on February 17 that National Socialist Council-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Thuingaleng Muivah stated that people in Nagaland are anxious as a final political settlement is a long-pending issue. Given the dynamic political landscape of the country and the new challenges it brings, the Naga leader believes that in political matters one cannot expect things to conclude logically’. He also added that Prime Minister of India has ‘his own obligations’ and added that ‘Let him also appreciate our difficulties, then things will be alright and we can come closer to each other’. He stated that ‘We understand that there are various situations faced by the Indian side and they have made efforts to understand that sovereignty lies with the Nagas and the unique history is clear, so pressing on these things will have to be settled logically’.
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February - 16 
On February 16, India’s external Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Iranian Foreign Minister (FM) Sayed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran and agreed on close cooperation to combat terrorism in the region, reports Economic Times. Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) accused Pakistan's security forces of support
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On February 16, India’s external Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Iranian Foreign Minister (FM) Sayed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran and agreed on close cooperation to combat terrorism in the region, reports Economic Times. Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) accused Pakistan's security forces of supporting the perpetrators of a suicide bombing in which 27 troops were killed on February 13. Iranian FM in a tweet stated that ‘Iran and India suffered from two heinous terrorist attacks in the past few days resulted in big casualties. Today in my meeting with Sushma Swaraj, when she had a stopover in Tehran, we agreed on close cooperation to combat terrorism in the region’.
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February - 16 
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army’s Eastern Command, Lieutenant General Mukund Naravane stated that Naga peace talks were ‘at advanced stages and the outcome will have a bearing on the situation in both Nagaland and Manipur’, reports Morung Express on February 17. He also added that Na
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The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army’s Eastern Command, Lieutenant General Mukund Naravane stated that Naga peace talks were ‘at advanced stages and the outcome will have a bearing on the situation in both Nagaland and Manipur’, reports Morung Express on February 17. He also added that Naravane also stated that ‘Strong vigil on the Indo-Myanmar border is being kept and the movement of various groups is under constant surveillance. Strengthening of the Indo-Myanmar Border is underway, to check trans-border crimes’.
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February - 17 
Director General of Police (DGP) M. Mahendar Reddy said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were left with hardly 500 members and were gradually losing mass support, reports Deccan Chronicle. “Only the eastern regional bureau (Bihar and Jharkhand) has some activity and there is no
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Director General of Police (DGP) M. Mahendar Reddy said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were left with hardly 500 members and were gradually losing mass support, reports Deccan Chronicle. “Only the eastern regional bureau (Bihar and Jharkhand) has some activity and there is no fresh recruitment,” DGP Reddy said while speaking after the formal surrender of Maoist ‘central committee (CC) member’ Oggu SatwajiakaSudhakar(53), and his wife Madhavi alias Neelima alias Padma. DGP Reddy said that Sudhakar, while working in the military wing, led many raids and ambushes. He headed the Bihar and Jharkhand committees as a ‘central military commission, (CMC) member’ from 2014 till he decided to leave the outfit. Sudhakar carried a reward of INR 2.5 million and Neelima, INR one million on their respective head.
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February - 17 
The ‘vice chairman’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on February 17 stated that Myanmar army has been conducting operations against northeast insurgent groups Sagaing region in Myanmar, for last 20 days, reports News 18. He stated that ‘It was Burmese (Myanmar) army’s operatio
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The ‘vice chairman’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on February 17 stated that Myanmar army has been conducting operations against northeast insurgent groups Sagaing region in Myanmar, for last 20 days, reports News 18. He stated that ‘It was Burmese (Myanmar) army’s operation against us due to tremendous pressure from Government of India. India Government gives lot of arms and ammunition to Burmese Government so that they can carry out operations against ULFA, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Manipuri groups’. He also claimed that ‘It was the government of India’s strategic plan to crackdown our camps in eastern Nagaland by pushing the Burmese army to control the continuous protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill. But they could not do anything on actual ground. We have no permanent camps anywhere, so we shifted before the operation of Burmese army’. He also ruled out negotiations and described the ‘peace talks’ between the ‘pro-talk faction’ with the Indian government as ‘a sell-out’ by Rajkhowa group.
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February - 18 
A committee of displaced persons, identified as Udbastu Unnayan Committee on February 18 demanded that those families rendered homeless due to armed tribal insurgency in the state since last two decades be given the status of 'Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), reports New India Express. Over 6,500
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A committee of displaced persons, identified as Udbastu Unnayan Committee on February 18 demanded that those families rendered homeless due to armed tribal insurgency in the state since last two decades be given the status of 'Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), reports New India Express. Over 6,500 non-tribal families were displaced due to armed insurgency and ethnic clashes in different parts of Tripura since 1980.The committee secretary Sajal Podder stated that ‘The erstwhile Left Front government provided housing to 202 families who lost their homes in armed insurgency along with some cash assistance. We want the government to ensure proper rehabilitation facilities and cash compensation to each family displaced due to insurgency’.
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February - 18 
According to officials, India and Saudi Arabia will deepen their strategic partnership during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit on the back of growing defence and security cooperation and intelligence-sharing on terror-related concerns, reports Hindustan Times on February 18. Since the two co
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According to officials, India and Saudi Arabia will deepen their strategic partnership during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit on the back of growing defence and security cooperation and intelligence-sharing on terror-related concerns, reports Hindustan Times on February 18. Since the two countries signed a pact on intelligence-sharing on money laundering and terror financing in 2016wanted militants such as Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Abu Sufyan and Indian Mujahideen(IM) member Zainul Abedin have been extradited by Saudi Arabia.
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February - 18 
According to sources involved in counter-terror operations, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a frontline terrorist organisation in Jammu and Kashmir, has over 40 hardcore active terrorists in South Kashmir, which also includes Pulwama, reports The Asian Age on February 19. Most of the hardcore terrorist of t
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According to sources involved in counter-terror operations, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a frontline terrorist organisation in Jammu and Kashmir, has over 40 hardcore active terrorists in South Kashmir, which also includes Pulwama, reports The Asian Age on February 19. Most of the hardcore terrorist of the JeM in South Kashmir are foreigners, which are helped by a well-developed network of local over ground workers (OGWs) that provide support for terror activities, said sources. South Kashmir, which in recent years has come to be known as the hotbed of terror and anti-India activities in the Valley has four districts: Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian. JeM does not have a hierarchy like in other terror organisations including Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) which nominates people like ‘Kashmir commanders’ and so on. However, what is also making the security establishment worried is that the number of local boys turning to terror in Kashmir has risen. “In 2017, around 128 local boys joined militancy, which rose to 208 in 2018,” said sources. In 2019, till now three boys are reported to have joined the militants, they said. A 21-member squad of Pakistani terror outfit JeM, which included three suicide bombers, had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir in December 2018 to launch three suicide attacks, including two outside the Valley, highly placed intelligence sources said, reports The Times of India on February 19. JeM chief Masood Azhar's nephew Mohammad Umair led the squad along with Kamran, who was killed in the encounter on February 17, sources said. They were tasked with avenging the killing of Azhar's other nephew Usman Haidar in October last year (2018) as well as the hanging of Afzal Guru, who was convicted for his role in the 2001 Parliament attack.
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February - 19 
Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 19 alleged that ‘Major demographic changes have taken place in Assam, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala which has made these places natural ground for the rise of fundamentalist organisations’, reports Northeast today. He also added that G
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Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 19 alleged that ‘Major demographic changes have taken place in Assam, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala which has made these places natural ground for the rise of fundamentalist organisations’, reports Northeast today. He also added that Government was closely monitoring those giving ‘anti-India’ slogan.
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February - 19 
Government of India (GoI) told the Supreme Court that 938 people are detained in six detention centres in Assam and 823 of them have been declared as ‘foreigners’ by tribunals, reports Northeast Today on February 20. The Centre said over 27,000 foreigners have been pushed back at border points while
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Government of India (GoI) told the Supreme Court that 938 people are detained in six detention centres in Assam and 823 of them have been declared as ‘foreigners’ by tribunals, reports Northeast Today on February 20. The Centre said over 27,000 foreigners have been pushed back at border points while attempting to enter India illegally. Additionally, the Assam Government has stated that it did not have any data whether any of the individuals deported to Bangladesh between 2016 and 2018 had returned to the state, reports Northeast Today on February 20. From May 2016, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government came to power in the state, and August 2018, a total of 29,800 people was declared foreigners living in Assam illegally and were deported. Foreigners Tribunals have declared 1,03,764 people as foreigners living in Assam illegally between 1985 and August, 2018. The Border wing of Assam Police is set to boost accountability by introducing an electronic device to be used by its personnel while registering details of a suspected individual, reports Indian Express on February 21. Border wing of Assam Police is tasked with detecting suspected illegal foreigners and referring their cases to the Foreigners’ Tribunals in Assam. The device can record geographical coordinates of the place of registering data. The database comes after the ongoing process of updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam faced problems in obtaining real-time information of suspected foreigners due to the absence of a centralised database.
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February - 19 
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, SP Pani on February 19 said the Pulwama encounter was an excellent operation as the coordination was reflected on the ground, reports Daily Excelsior. “Three militants of JeM were killed in the gunfight while as investigational details of the case and
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, SP Pani on February 19 said the Pulwama encounter was an excellent operation as the coordination was reflected on the ground, reports Daily Excelsior. “Three militants of JeM were killed in the gunfight while as investigational details of the case and recovery in the operation will be shared after investigation progresses,” he said. Pani said they are fully focused on JeM and last year 58 JeM militants were killed here while 12 militants out of 31 killed this year so far were affiliated with JeM. He said that they prevent several attacks and there was not even a single suicidal attack of that nature of attack by JeM in 2018. “We are trying our level best (to prevent attacks),” he said. Asked about recruitment in militancy, IGP Pani said the recruitment has significantly came down for last few months, adding that recruitment has seen a visible dip and it will gradually go down. IGP Pani further said families are playing key role to bring their sons back. “Community, family has a great role to play,” he added.
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February - 19 
Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon, 15- Corps Commander of Army, on February 19 said that Pakistan army and its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is behind the February 14 Pulwama car bombing and warned of retribution and declared that anyone picking up gun will be eliminated, reports Daily Excelsior. H
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Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon, 15- Corps Commander of Army, on February 19 said that Pakistan army and its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is behind the February 14 Pulwama car bombing and warned of retribution and declared that anyone picking up gun will be eliminated, reports Daily Excelsior. He said in Srinagar that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) leadership that planned and executed attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy was eliminated in February 18 gun battle at Pinglan a Pulwama. He said that the attack carried out last week was being controlled from Pakistan with an active support of ISI and Pakistan army. He said that ever since the attack was carried out, troops were tracking the top JeM leadership in Kashmir valley. “The militants killed yesterday [February 18] most of them Pakistanis who were in charge of controlling, coordinating and fabricating and execution of the Lethpora attack were main people of JeM in the Valley,” he said, adding that on specific information in midnight, they killed the module. He aslo said that the leadership of the JeM was eliminated within 100 hours after the attack. “I am happy to inform the country that in less than 100 hours, the top JeM leadership has been killed, which was being handled by JeM from Pakistan,” he added. He said that Karmran was ‘chief commander’ of JeM and was handled by the ISI and Pakistan. The Army Commander said that this type of attack took place after long time. “This happened first time here and it happens in Afghanistan and Syria and we are going to deal with such kind of attacks”, he said. He urged the mothers of local militants who have picked up guns here [Jammu and Kashmir] to appeal their sons to return and get back to the mainstream, saying that “in Kashmir society, mothers have a great role to play.” “I would request all the mothers in Kashmir to please request their sons who have joined terrorism to surrender and get back to the mainstream,” Dhillon said.
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February - 20 
Nagaland Post on February 21 reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) led by Aung Yung alleged that Myanmar Army has continued pressuring them not to provide any shelter or support for ethnic rebels from India. U Kyaw Wan Sein member of ‘central executive committee’ of N
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Nagaland Post on February 21 reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) led by Aung Yung alleged that Myanmar Army has continued pressuring them not to provide any shelter or support for ethnic rebels from India. U Kyaw Wan Sein member of ‘central executive committee’ of NSCN-K stated that ‘They kept pressuring us to stay away from the Kathe. They even told us that they will continue to search for Kathe in our area’. He also added that ‘We asked them to stop the military operations they launched in our areas and to withdraw. But they have not stopped’.
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February - 20 
The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh on February 20 said that “Pakistan-sponsored terrorists” are trying to disrupt peace in the State and directed officers to put all resources to use to create a secure environment, reports Daily Excelsior.Referring to the February
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The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh on February 20 said that “Pakistan-sponsored terrorists” are trying to disrupt peace in the State and directed officers to put all resources to use to create a secure environment, reports Daily Excelsior.Referring to the February 14 Pulwama attack, which claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, the DGP said, “We must learn from the incident and be resilient in our approach.”“Pakistan-sponsored terrorists are making attempts to disrupt peace and order in the State, but like (in the) past, their attempts are bound to fail,” the police chief said.
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February - 21 
Chinese UN representative pushed for three changes during negotiations this week – deletion of the reference to JeM, changing “Jammu and Kashmir” to “Indian-administered Kashmir”. Beijing also wanted to change the paragraph that “underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and s
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Chinese UN representative pushed for three changes during negotiations this week – deletion of the reference to JeM, changing “Jammu and Kashmir” to “Indian-administered Kashmir”. Beijing also wanted to change the paragraph that “underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice, and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Government of India and all other relevant authorities in this regard. Since 2016, China has acted at the behest of Pakistan and repeatedly blocked efforts by India, France, the UK and the US to sanction JeM leader Masood Azhar under Resolution 1267 for links to al-Qaeda.
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February - 21 
India on February 21 decided to stop the flow of its share of water to Pakistan from rivers under the Indus Water Treaty, a move seen as immediate fallout of deadly terrorist attack that martyred 40 CPRF personnel in Pulwama, reports Daily Excelsior. Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted to
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India on February 21 decided to stop the flow of its share of water to Pakistan from rivers under the Indus Water Treaty, a move seen as immediate fallout of deadly terrorist attack that martyred 40 CPRF personnel in Pulwama, reports Daily Excelsior. Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted to convey the decision of the Government to stop India’s share of water going to Pakistan. But the actual implementation of the decision may take up to six years as dams as high as 100 metres will have to be built to stop such flow, officials said insisting that the decision was in no way a violation of the Treaty and was only aimed at getting the rightful due to people of the country. Under the Indus Water Treaty signed in 1960, the waters of the western rivers — the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab — was given to Pakistan and those of the eastern rivers — the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej — to India.
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February - 21 
Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yasin Malik and hardline All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on February 21 termed the Jammu and Kashmir administration's announcement about the withdrawal of security cover of some leaders a "lie", reports The New Indian Express. While Malik
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Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yasin Malik and hardline All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on February 21 termed the Jammu and Kashmir administration's announcement about the withdrawal of security cover of some leaders a "lie", reports The New Indian Express. While Malik said he had never received any protection from the state, hardline APHC termed the reports about the withdrawal of security of its chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani "ridiculous". "I have had no security with me for the last 30 years. So, when there was no security, what withdrawal are they talking about? This is utter dishonesty on part of the government" Malik said.
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February - 21 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) withdrew a notification which authenticated Assam Rifles (AR) to conduct searches without a warrant and take people into custody in the non-Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) areas, reports Morung Express on February 22. According to MH officials, The Home Min
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) withdrew a notification which authenticated Assam Rifles (AR) to conduct searches without a warrant and take people into custody in the non-Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) areas, reports Morung Express on February 22. According to MH officials, The Home Ministry put the notification in abeyance and would bring now only after a thorough review and consultations with the state governments concerned. Officials also added that the issue of re-conferring powers under CrPC to Assam Rifles — given in 1941 and taken back in 2006 — had been pending for long and it was needed for effective enforcement of Free Movement Regime along the India-Myanmar border. The Telegraph further adds that the withdrawal is being seen as a “course correction” as voices of protests were beginning to rise in the Northeast soon after the turmoil over the citizenship bill.
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February - 21 
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a resolution condemning Pulwama attack in Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times on February 22. The resolution also named terrorist organisation Jaish e Mohammed (JeM). The resolution stated that ‘The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest
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United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a resolution condemning Pulwama attack in Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times on February 22. The resolution also named terrorist organisation Jaish e Mohammed (JeM). The resolution stated that ‘The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly suicide bombing in Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in over 40 Indian paramilitary forces dead and dozens wounded on February 14, 2019, for which Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility’. The resolution reportedly bolsters India’s efforts to mount pressure on and isolate Pakistan in the aftermath of the attack.
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February - 22 
Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 22 alleged that vested interests were helping Rohingya refugees to settle in Assam, reports The Telegraph. According to statistics of Rohingya detected in the state from 2009 to 2019 shared by him, 75 Rohingya have been caught in Assam, of which
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Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 22 alleged that vested interests were helping Rohingya refugees to settle in Assam, reports The Telegraph. According to statistics of Rohingya detected in the state from 2009 to 2019 shared by him, 75 Rohingya have been caught in Assam, of which 25 were caught between 2009 and 2013 and the rest between 2017 and 2019. Forty were caught this year while the protests were on. He also claimed that the first Rohingya refugee was identified in 2009 at Paltan Bazar (Kamrup Metropolitan District) and this gained momentum recently when the state was going through an unsettling phase.
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February - 22 
Naga Hoho, the apex body of Nagas has stated that they were not expecting much from the visit of RN Ravi the Chief interlocutor for Naga peace talks, reports New Indian Express on February 22. Naga Hoho president Chuba Ozukum stated that ‘There is nothing to be expected. There is no ray of hope at a
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Naga Hoho, the apex body of Nagas has stated that they were not expecting much from the visit of RN Ravi the Chief interlocutor for Naga peace talks, reports New Indian Express on February 22. Naga Hoho president Chuba Ozukum stated that ‘There is nothing to be expected. There is no ray of hope at all for any positive outcome. The visit is meaningless’. He also added that ‘Earlier, the NDA had said the Nagaland election was being conducted for a solution to the protracted Naga political problem. Now, they (BJP) are saying solution will come after Lok Sabha election. So, there is nothing that we can expect from the government’. RN Ravi is slated to visit the state on February 26 to brief Naga groups of the progress made so far in the ongoing naga peace talks.
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February - 22 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 22 declared that time has come for decisive battle against militants and separatism will not be allowed at any cost in the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. “Ab Samay Aa Gaya Hai Ki Aatank Kay Khilaaf Nirnayak Ladai Ho (Time has come for dec
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 22 declared that time has come for decisive battle against militants and separatism will not be allowed at any cost in the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. “Ab Samay Aa Gaya Hai Ki Aatank Kay Khilaaf Nirnayak Ladai Ho (Time has come for decisive war against the militancy),” Rajnath Singh said, adding that entire international community is united and a decisive war will be fought against the militancy.Coming down heavily on Kashmir separatists, the Home Minister made it very clear that separatism will not be allowed to run in the Kashmir valley.“Separatism won’t run in the Valley now. We won’t allow this to run,” he declared.
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February - 23 
Indian Air Force (IAF) has commissioned the development of an aerial surveillance system for monitoring suspicious moments under dense foliage cover along the international border and some parts within the country, reports The Hindu on February 24. The hyper spectral imagery programme, a first for t
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Indian Air Force (IAF) has commissioned the development of an aerial surveillance system for monitoring suspicious moments under dense foliage cover along the international border and some parts within the country, reports The Hindu on February 24. The hyper spectral imagery programme, a first for the country, seeks to locate and identify suspicious movements and is expected to be operational in the next two years.The data gathered from aerial sources would be processed within minutes, and researchers would be able to tell security forces on the ground of “unwanted” human presence in the area, their numbers and locations, among other inputs. According to a senior IAF official ‘For the first time, we will be having multi-sensor data fusion that will help identify an adversary. We have a mandate to change the way we fight the war. The IAF is willing to wait for a couple of years to reap the benefits’.
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February - 23 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has moved 100 additional companies of para-military forces comprising about 10,000 SFs personnel to the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior on February 24. An official communication of the UMHA addressed to the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director Ge
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has moved 100 additional companies of para-military forces comprising about 10,000 SFs personnel to the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior on February 24. An official communication of the UMHA addressed to the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police, J&K said, “We have to urgently deploy additional 100 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to Kashmir with immediate effect. The IG Operations CRPF are requested to ensure immediate movement of forces in coordination with IG Operations of all Forces”.Of 100 companies being deployed to Kashmir, the UMHA order said, 45 belonged to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 35 Border Security Force (BSF) and 10 each to Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).A para-military company has sanctioned strength of 135 personnel but generally 100 men are operational. As such 100 additional companies of para-military forces would have around 10,000 personnel.
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February - 23 
United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘commander in chief’ Paresh Baruah claimed that It was impossible to control insurgency in Northeast India and Myanmar at the same time, reports News 18. Stating that ULFA-I is confident of overcoming operations by Myanmar Army, he also claimed th
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘commander in chief’ Paresh Baruah claimed that It was impossible to control insurgency in Northeast India and Myanmar at the same time, reports News 18. Stating that ULFA-I is confident of overcoming operations by Myanmar Army, he also claimed that members of his outfit know the geographical terrain of the Sagaing better than the Myanmar Army. Paresh Baruah also claimed that ULFA-I has lost only one cadre identified as ‘major’ JyotirmoyAsom, whose body is yet to be recovered. Paresh Baruah also added that ‘The Myanmar Army is not our enemy. We understand their conditions’. Myanmar Army had launched operations targeting ULFA-I and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on January 29, 2019.
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February - 24 
Additionally, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju had stated on February 24 that Arunachal Pradesh Government has decided to not accept the recommendations of a high-level committee to grant PRC status to six communities settled in Namsai and Changlang Districts, reports Indian Express. The communities incl
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Additionally, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju had stated on February 24 that Arunachal Pradesh Government has decided to not accept the recommendations of a high-level committee to grant PRC status to six communities settled in Namsai and Changlang Districts, reports Indian Express. The communities include Deoris, SonowalKacharis, Morans, Adivasis, Gorkhas and Mishings.
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February - 25 
Different Naga civil organisations on February 25 urged Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to resolve the decades-old insurgency issue in Nagaland before the general election, reports Nagaland Post. They also alleged that the issue was not being resolved due to adamant position of Government of India
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Different Naga civil organisations on February 25 urged Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to resolve the decades-old insurgency issue in Nagaland before the general election, reports Nagaland Post. They also alleged that the issue was not being resolved due to adamant position of Government of India (GoI). YaronshoNgalung, chairman of the Autonomous District Council (ADC), Ukhrul ( in Manipur) stated that ‘During the 2014 Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) election campaign, the prime minister had promised to solve the Naga political problem within 18 months if the BJP formed the government at the Centre. Now, it’s almost 60 months since then and the Nagas are yet to see the formidable leadership of Delhi fulfilling the promise made. We want a solution before the Lok Sabha polls’. A memorandum to the PM by the organisations (including Naga Mothers Association and Naga Students Association) stated that The Naga masses are well informed that the search of model for solution is being dragged due to the adamant position of India (government) in recognising the distinct political identity of the Nagas -- such as, flag, constitution, passport’.
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February - 25 
Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) on February 25 stated in the Legislative Assembly that the unresolved Naga Political issue as one of the major challenges faced by the state, reports Nagaland Post. While appreciating the positive steps undertaken by the negotiating parties, the Chief Minister appealed f
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Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) on February 25 stated in the Legislative Assembly that the unresolved Naga Political issue as one of the major challenges faced by the state, reports Nagaland Post. While appreciating the positive steps undertaken by the negotiating parties, the Chief Minister appealed for expediting the peace process and to bring about an early political resolution for lasting peace and all round development.
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February - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 said that the owner of the car that was used in bombing of para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama (February 14) has been identified but he has joined the suicide squad of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), reports Daily Excelsi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 said that the owner of the car that was used in bombing of para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama (February 14) has been identified but he has joined the suicide squad of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), reports Daily Excelsior.The NIA in a statement, said it has “made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the terror attack on CRPF convoy that took place on February 14”.The NIA, said that it has identified the vehicle used for car bombing. “Piecing together remnants of the vehicle used by the suicide bomber in the Pulwama terror attack on CRPF convoy, from the scene of incident, NIA investigators, with the support of forensic and automobile experts have been able to identify the vehicle used for the blast”, the statement said. Owner of the car, Sajjad Bhat, had acquired it 10 days before it was used for car bombing. “Sajjad was a student of Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian in Shopian District. A raid was conducted by NIA team at his house with the help of J&K Police on February 23. However, Sajjad was found not present in his house and thereafter has been evading arrest since then. He has reportedly now joined JeM. A photograph to this effect has also appeared in social media where Sajjad is seen holding weapons”, read the statement.
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February - 26 
Following India’s retaliatory air strike in Pakistan, security has been tightened in public places in Bangalore including at Kempegowda International Airport, reports New Indian Express on February 26. A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official stated that ‘We have increased physical screen
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Following India’s retaliatory air strike in Pakistan, security has been tightened in public places in Bangalore including at Kempegowda International Airport, reports New Indian Express on February 26. A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official stated that ‘We have increased physical screening and intensified pat-down checks. More personnel have been deployed to take care of security’.
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February - 26 
Indian Air Force (IAF) on February 26 carried out pre-dawn air strikes pounding Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)’s biggest training camp at Balakote in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, about 80 kilometers deep inside Pakistan from the Line of Control (LoC), killing over 350 terrorists including top ‘c
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Indian Air Force (IAF) on February 26 carried out pre-dawn air strikes pounding Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)’s biggest training camp at Balakote in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, about 80 kilometers deep inside Pakistan from the Line of Control (LoC), killing over 350 terrorists including top ‘commanders’ of JeM, trainers and recruits, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the reports the militants were sleeping in ‘five-star’ facility equipped terror camp when the fighter jets pounded it with laser guided bombs weighing over 1000 kilograms. According to sources, the terror camp, which had been established by JeM ‘chief’ Moulana Masood Azhar after his release in 1999 from Kot Bhalwal jail of Jammu following the Kandahar hijacking, was completely destroyed in the bombing by fighter jets-Mirage 2000 and Sukhoi. Masood Azhar’s brother-in-law Moulana Yusuf Azhar alias Gauri Ustaad and brother Ibrahim Azhar were inside the terror camp at the time of attack and were reportedly dead, sources said. Though there was no official confirmation on the number of the militants killed in Indian air raids in Pakistan, sources said over 350 terrorists of JeM including 25 ‘top commanders’ have been eliminated in the attack on Balakote camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Besides top Jaish commanders, militants, a number of trainers, who generally comprised ex-servicemen of Pakistan army and under-training militants, were among those killed inside the camp. The camp, which was located on a hilltop forest, hit the militants and their trainers in their sleep, eliminating majority of those, who were present there. Going by intensity of the pounding of the camp by the IAF jets, there was no scope of anyone surviving there, sources said. At least 325 militants and 25 to 27 trainers were at the camp and all of them were killed, they added. Some of the top militants reportedly killed in the attack included Moulana Yousuf Azhar alias Gauri Ustaad, brother-in-law of Masood Azhar and Incharge of the camp, Ibrahim Azhar, elder brother of Masood Azhar, who was also involved in Indian Airlines Flight-814 hijacking in Kandahar after which three terrorists including Moulana Masood Azhar were released from jails, Mufti Azhar Khan Kashmiri, head of ‘Kashmir Operations’, Maulana Ammar, head of ‘Afghan Operations’ and Maulana Talha Saif, brother of Masood Azhar and Incharge Fidayeen Squad. While about 200 to 250 militants used to stay in JeM’s Balakote camp, sources said, 100 to 150 others had recently been shifted there from terror camps running in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) by the Pakistan army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) besides the militant commanders as they feared that India might strike at the terror camps in PoK especially those located close to the LoC. Later, describing the strikes as ‘pre-emptive’, Indian authorities said there had been very specific and credible inputs available with Indian Security Forces (SFs) and Intelligence agencies that fresh group of seven fidayeen (suicide squad) were being trained at the camp to be launched in Jammu and Kashmir for more suicide bombings like Pulwama attack. The fidayeen being trained for the attack have been neutralized inside the camp. It described the operation as “non-military” and “pre-emptive” saying no military or civilian installations were targeted inside Pakistan and it was only the terror camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which was hit with accurate strike. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said that “intelligence-led operation” on the Pakistan-based terror group’s biggest training camp in Balakote became “absolutely necessary” as it was planning more suicide attacks in India.
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February - 26 
Maharashtra government has called for office bearers of the School and bus Owner’s Association to ensure the safety of school children in light of the retaliatory attack by India in Pakistan, reports New Indian Express on February 26. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated in the Legislative Assemb
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Maharashtra government has called for office bearers of the School and bus Owner’s Association to ensure the safety of school children in light of the retaliatory attack by India in Pakistan, reports New Indian Express on February 26. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated in the Legislative Assembly that security has been tightened across Mumbai. After intelligence informed Mumbai police to be on high alert, the vigilance and CCTV surveillance has been increased in places like the airport, railway stations, and other key locations.
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February - 26 
The spokesperson of Pakistan armed forces Major General Asif Ghafoor on February 26 claimed that several Indian Air Force jets had crossed the Line of Control (LOC) from Muzaffarabad sector and dropped payload at Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa."Indian Air Force violated Line of Control. Pakistan Air
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The spokesperson of Pakistan armed forces Major General Asif Ghafoor on February 26 claimed that several Indian Air Force jets had crossed the Line of Control (LOC) from Muzaffarabad sector and dropped payload at Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa."Indian Air Force violated Line of Control. Pakistan Air Force immediately scrambled. Indian aircrafts gone back. Details to follow.," the spokesperson of Pakistan armed forces, Major General Asif Ghafoor, tweeted early on February 26 morning.
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February - 27 
Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Interlocutor for Naga Talks RN Ravi admitted that “differing positions” on the demand for separate Naga flag and Constitution has delayed signing of the final agreement, reports Nagaland Post on February 28. He stated that Government of India (GoI) was read
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Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Interlocutor for Naga Talks RN Ravi admitted that “differing positions” on the demand for separate Naga flag and Constitution has delayed signing of the final agreement, reports Nagaland Post on February 28. He stated that Government of India (GoI) was ready to consider Naga flag for Pan Naga cultural body and to term the final agreement as Naga “Yehzabo”. He also alleged that Naga negotiators were not agreeable to it. RN Ravi in an interview stated that ‘GoI is aware of Naga people’s sentiment over the flag. It must be respected. Our position is that the Naga flag should be located in the Pan Naga cultural body, which would be a common platform of all the Nagas. Similarly, the final agreement, which would have to be duly incorporated in the Constitution of India.’
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February - 27 
Dissenting the failure of Government of India (GoI) to sign an agreement with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah and Naga National Political Group (NNPG), Naga Hoho decided to boycott meeting with RN Ravi chief interlocutor of peace talks, reports The Sangai Express on February 28.
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Dissenting the failure of Government of India (GoI) to sign an agreement with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah and Naga National Political Group (NNPG), Naga Hoho decided to boycott meeting with RN Ravi chief interlocutor of peace talks, reports The Sangai Express on February 28. Naga Hoho is the apex body of naga tribes. Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) also boycotted the scheduled meeting with RN Ravi. Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) and the United Naga Council (UNC) also had decided to stay away from the meeting with RN Ravi. New Indian Express further adds that Naga Hoho President Chuba Ozukum stated that ‘In our previous meetings, he (Ravi) had always told us that the peace talks covered all points and that there will be a comprehensive solution. He had also said that the talks were in a very advanced stage. However, the much-desired solution continues to elude the Nagas. Their (Centre’s) behaviour speaks volumes of their insincerity and the lack of political will towards solving the problem. So, we didn’t find any reason to meet him’.
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February - 27 
India on February 27 summoned the acting high commissioner of Pakistan and demanded immediate and safe return of an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot who was detained by Pakistan following an aerial engagement by air forces of the two countries, reports Daily Excelsior. It has also been made clear to Pak
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India on February 27 summoned the acting high commissioner of Pakistan and demanded immediate and safe return of an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot who was detained by Pakistan following an aerial engagement by air forces of the two countries, reports Daily Excelsior. It has also been made clear to Pakistan that no harm should be caused to the Indian defence personnel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, adding it has conveyed strong objection to the neighbouring country at the “vulgar display” of injured personnel in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention. India also handed over to Pakistan a dossier on “specific details” of involvement of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the Pulwama terror attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as also the presence of camps of the United Nations (UN)-proscribed terror outfit in that country.
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February - 27 
Manipur Chief Minister (CM) Biren Singh stated in the Legislative Assembly that Police Department would be equipped with sniper rifles in addition to MP5 sub-machine guns and bomb diffusing kits as a part of police modernization, reports Indian Express on February 28. The CM also added that nine sni
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Manipur Chief Minister (CM) Biren Singh stated in the Legislative Assembly that Police Department would be equipped with sniper rifles in addition to MP5 sub-machine guns and bomb diffusing kits as a part of police modernization, reports Indian Express on February 28. The CM also added that nine sniper rifles and unspecified numbers of MP5 rifles and bomb diffusing kits has been ordered. He also added that 2217 newly passed out police personnel would be deployed in Police stations.
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February - 27 
NSCN-IM ‘steering committee’ ‘convener’ RH Raising on February 27 stated that Framework Agreement was based on uniqueness of Nagas’, reports Nagaland Post on March 1. He also added that unique history meant that Nagas have the history of independence and have never been a part of the union of India
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NSCN-IM ‘steering committee’ ‘convener’ RH Raising on February 27 stated that Framework Agreement was based on uniqueness of Nagas’, reports Nagaland Post on March 1. He also added that unique history meant that Nagas have the history of independence and have never been a part of the union of India or that of Myanmar. He also added that India has recognized the sovereignty of the Nagas and the territories of the Nagas by affirming that Nagas were the owner of their land and mineral resources. He was speaking in a joint consultative meeting with Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA’s) and Members of Parliament (MP’s).
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February - 27 
The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, who were trained in the Balakot camp in Pakistan that was bombed by the Indian fighter jets, used to take four major infiltration routes to enter Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks, officials said on February 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Kel, located in the
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, who were trained in the Balakot camp in Pakistan that was bombed by the Indian fighter jets, used to take four major infiltration routes to enter Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks, officials said on February 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Kel, located in the Neelam valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has also been used as the launching point for the terrorists who used to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir. The infiltration routes, which were often used by the JeM terrorists to enter India were Balakot-Kel-Dudhniyal in Kupwara District, Balakot-Kel-KainthawaIi in Magam forest in Kupwara, Balakot-Kel-Lolab in Kupwara and Balakot-Kel- Kachama-Kralpora in Kupwara, a security official said. The JeM terrorists used to undergo different types of training courses like a three months advance combat course known as Daura-e-Khas, advance armed training course called Daura-Al-Raad and refresher a training programme.
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February - 27 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 27 said the IAF air strike on terror camps in Pakistan was carried out with caution and no civilian was hurt in it, but the neighbouring country wants to defame India nevertheless, reports Daily Excelsior. India has given a befitting reply to the n
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 27 said the IAF air strike on terror camps in Pakistan was carried out with caution and no civilian was hurt in it, but the neighbouring country wants to defame India nevertheless, reports Daily Excelsior. India has given a befitting reply to the neighbouring country, Singh said and reiterated that Kashmir will always be a part of India and no power in the world can separate it from the country.
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February - 27 
Young Mizo Association (YMA), a Mizo youth organisation has intensified agitation demanding removal of names of the Reangs (Brus) from voters list residing in Tripura for more than two decades, reports Northeast Today on February 28. Vanlalruata, President YMA, in a press conference at Aizawl stated
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Young Mizo Association (YMA), a Mizo youth organisation has intensified agitation demanding removal of names of the Reangs (Brus) from voters list residing in Tripura for more than two decades, reports Northeast Today on February 28. Vanlalruata, President YMA, in a press conference at Aizawl stated that YMA wanted the removed before the upcoming Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament).
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February - 28 
Over 250 border outposts (BoPs) along India-Nepal border in state have been put on high alert in the wake of India-Pakistan tensions, reports Times of India on March 1. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Deputy Inspector General (Frontier Headquarters) stated that ‘As the state’s border with Nepal is porous
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Over 250 border outposts (BoPs) along India-Nepal border in state have been put on high alert in the wake of India-Pakistan tensions, reports Times of India on March 1. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Deputy Inspector General (Frontier Headquarters) stated that ‘As the state’s border with Nepal is porous and people from both sides frequently enter into each other’s territory, it has been made mandatory for them to undergo body frisking at the respective BoPs’. A total of 12 battalions of the SSB are deployed on the India-Nepal border while two battalions are deployed on the Bangladesh border near Kishanganj. Special vigil is being maintained at the two borders – Raxaul border in East Champaran District and Jogbani border in Araria District. Several villages along the porous border at Raxaul and Jogbani were reported to have Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) presence. Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) Yasin Bhatkal was among a dozen top terrorists who were arrested from India-Nepal border in Bihar.
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February - 28 
Pakistan Prime Minster (PM) Imran Khan on February 28 stated in Pakistan Parliament that Indian Air Force (IAF)’s captured pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released on March 1 as a gesture of peace, reports Daily Excelsior. The surprise announcement came barely an hour after Pakista
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Pakistan Prime Minster (PM) Imran Khan on February 28 stated in Pakistan Parliament that Indian Air Force (IAF)’s captured pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released on March 1 as a gesture of peace, reports Daily Excelsior. The surprise announcement came barely an hour after Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Prime Minister Khan is ready to talk to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to de-escalate Indo-Pak tensions.
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February - 28 
The Government of India on February 28 declared Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir as an unlawful organization for a period of five years on the ground that it was in close touch with militant outfits and supporting extremism, reports Daily Excelsior. According to a notification in this regard
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The Government of India on February 28 declared Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir as an unlawful organization for a period of five years on the ground that it was in close touch with militant outfits and supporting extremism, reports Daily Excelsior. According to a notification in this regard, issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) has been indulging in activities, which are prejudicial to internal security, public order and have the potential of disrupting the unity and integrity of the country. “The Central Government is of the opinion that JeI is in close touch with militant outfits and is supporting extremism and militancy in Jammu Kashmir and elsewhere,” read the notification, which was issued after a high-level meeting on security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held at New Delhi, on February 28 evening. Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is believed to be the political outfit of banned terrorist organisation Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), led by Syed Salahuddin, who had crossed over to Pakistan in late eighties and has been coordinating the Kashmir based militant outfits as chief of United Jehad Council (UJC). Stating that JeI is involved in anti-national and subversive activities in the country intended to cause disaffection, the Central Government further opined that if the unlawful acts of the outfit are not curbed and controlled immediately, it is likely to escalate its seditious activities, including attempt to carve out an Islamic State out of the territory of Union of India by destablising the Government established by law. “Jel is supporting claims for secession of a part of the Indian territory from the Union and supporting terrorist and separatist groups fighting for this purpose by indulging in activities and articulations intended to disrupt the territorial integrity of India,” says the notification adding that if not banned, it would continue advocating secession of the State of J&K from the Union of India while disputing the accession.
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February - 28 
United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) claimed that they have not given any logistical support to Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N), reports The Sangai Express on March 1.
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United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) claimed that they have not given any logistical support to Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N), reports The Sangai Express on March 1.
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March - 1 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General (DG) Y C Modi on March 1 stated that NIA has been entrusted with 250 cases since its inception, reports Business Standard. Of the 250 cases, 97 pertain to jihadi terrorism, 41 to North-East insurgency, 37 to Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), 25 t
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General (DG) Y C Modi on March 1 stated that NIA has been entrusted with 250 cases since its inception, reports Business Standard. Of the 250 cases, 97 pertain to jihadi terrorism, 41 to North-East insurgency, 37 to Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), 25 to Left wing extremism (LWE), while the remaining relate to terror gangs etc. The Hindu further adds that the Union Home Minister stated that ‘I can say with certainty that of all investigation agencies in India, or perhaps the world, the conviction rate of the NIA is perhaps the highest. The NIA's conviction rate is 92%’.
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March - 1 
On March 1 Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Government of India (GoI) approved an NIA proposal to open a research cell on Islamic State (IS), reports Times of India. He also added that 100 new posts have been created in the NIA for effective investigation and supervision.
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On March 1 Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Government of India (GoI) approved an NIA proposal to open a research cell on Islamic State (IS), reports Times of India. He also added that 100 new posts have been created in the NIA for effective investigation and supervision.
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March - 1 
The Jharkhand State Cabinet, on March 1, approved infrastructure projects of INR 1.8 billion to strengthen Police networks in the Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) affected Districts in State, reports The Pioneer. The funds will be used under the Special Infrastructure Projects, which is Centre-State projec
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The Jharkhand State Cabinet, on March 1, approved infrastructure projects of INR 1.8 billion to strengthen Police networks in the Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) affected Districts in State, reports The Pioneer. The funds will be used under the Special Infrastructure Projects, which is Centre-State projects with Centre bearing 60 per cent of total projects cost, while the State will bear 40 per cent of the project cost. The Special Infrastructure Scheme, provide crucial infrastructure requirements that are critical to the policing and security needs in the field. State Cabinet Coordination department secretary SKG Rahate said, “The Special Infrastructure Projects will have three components, Special Task Force (STF), Special Intelligence Bureau and construction of fortified police stations. The main focus will be on improve security, policing and strengthening of intelligence in LWE districts.” For strengthening STF operations INR 450 million has been sanctioned, INR 111.2 million has been sanctioned for improving intelligence network in these areas; also, INR 1.32 billion will be used for construction of 54 fortified Police Stations falling under LWE Districts.
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March - 2 
Hemant Kumar Lohia who was the Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura stated that laser walls and other hi-tech surveillance systems would be put in place in India’s eastern border with Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post on March 3. He stated that ‘Under the Comprehensive Integra
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Hemant Kumar Lohia who was the Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura stated that laser walls and other hi-tech surveillance systems would be put in place in India’s eastern border with Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post on March 3. He stated that ‘Under the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS), laser walls, sensors, closed circuit television, high-power camera among other hi-tech surveillance system would be introduced along India-Bangladesh borders.’ He also added that ‘The signals from the various elements of the CIBMS would reach a Unified Command and Control Centre to enable the BSF monitor the border on real-time basis. The official also added that ‘Initially, the system would be set up in critical areas of Assam’s Dhubri district and some portion of Tripura’.
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March - 2 
Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and is a matter strictly internal to India, New Delhi said on March 2 after the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) criticised India on Kashmir in a resolution adopted by the influential grouping of 57 countries, reports Daily Excelsior. The resol
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Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and is a matter strictly internal to India, New Delhi said on March 2 after the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) criticised India on Kashmir in a resolution adopted by the influential grouping of 57 countries, reports Daily Excelsior. The resolution came just a day after Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, as the guest of honour, called out “states which shelter terrorists”.In its first reaction to the resolution, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “Our stand is consistent and well known. We reaffirm that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and is a matter strictly internal to India.” In a sharply-worded statement on March 2, the OIC hit out at what it called “intensified Indian barbarities since July 2016” and “illegal detentions and disappearances” in Jammu and Kashmir.On March 1, Sushma Swaraj had urged the OIC to “act together” to combat global terrorism amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan triggered by the Pulwama terror attack last month. Though she did not name Pakistan in her 17-minute address, she said, “If we want to save humanity, we must tell the states who provide shelter and funding to terrorists, to dismantle the infrastructure of the terrorist camps and stop providing funding shelter and funding to the terror organisations based in that country.”She also said terrorism, which was destabilising regions and putting the world at great peril, was not against any religion. “Terrorism and extremism bear different names and labels. It uses diverse causes. But in each case, it is driven by distortion of religion, and a misguided belief in its power to succeed. The fight against terrorism is not a confrontation against any religion,” Ms Swaraj said. On March 2, the OIC adopted a resolution on Kashmir, attacking India for “indiscriminate use of force against innocent Kashmiris” and also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for sending back Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured after an aerial encounter on February 27.
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March - 2 
Kerala Fisheries Department has asked the fishermen to watch out for ‘submarines’ and to ‘report any kind of suspicious activities duly to the agencies concerned, reports New Indian Express on March 3. The advisory is said to have come in the backdrop of intelligence inputs that the terrorists might
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Kerala Fisheries Department has asked the fishermen to watch out for ‘submarines’ and to ‘report any kind of suspicious activities duly to the agencies concerned, reports New Indian Express on March 3. The advisory is said to have come in the backdrop of intelligence inputs that the terrorists might choose the sea-route for retaliation. According to Fisheries Deputy Director ‘It was based on the alert provided by agencies concerned that we issued an alert of this kind’. Sources with the Navy said the alert is of a general kind for strengthening the coastal security mechanism and is meant for the KadaloraJagrathaSamithis(Coastal Awareness Committee), Indian Coast Guard, Kerala Coastal Police, Marine Enforcement Department and Fisheries Department.
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March - 3 
Chief interlocutor for Naga talks RN Ravi stated that Government was keep to resolve the political issue but the ball is now in the court of the Naga organizations, reports Assam Tribune on March 4. He also added that most of the key issues have been resolved through talks. Ravi said that the two ma
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Chief interlocutor for Naga talks RN Ravi stated that Government was keep to resolve the political issue but the ball is now in the court of the Naga organizations, reports Assam Tribune on March 4. He also added that most of the key issues have been resolved through talks. Ravi said that the two major issues, which are holding up signing of the final agreement are the demands for a separate flag and constitution. He stated that ‘The Government of India has clearly spelt out what it can offer on the demands for a flag and a constitution and it is up to the negotiating organizations to take the decision. If they agree to the offer of the Government of India, the final agreement can be signed tomorrow’. The interlocutor also added that though he was talking separately with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), there would be only one agreement. Both NSCN-IM and NNPG have also agreed that only one agreement will be signed.
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March - 3 
Deccan Chronicle on March 3 reports that 500 Myanmar Army personnel has taken control of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘head quarters’ in Taga previous week and dismantled infrastructure of Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs). According to authorities, Myanmar Army took this st
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Deccan Chronicle on March 3 reports that 500 Myanmar Army personnel has taken control of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘head quarters’ in Taga previous week and dismantled infrastructure of Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs). According to authorities, Myanmar Army took this step after NSCN-K refused to follow the order of the Myanmar army to drive out all the non-citizen terrorists and armed rebels from their camps. According to security agencies many IIGs are use facilities of NSCN-K in Myanmar. It is believed that 2,000 insurgents are present in Myanmar. The Hindu further adds that NSCN-K ‘military chief’ Niki Sumi has moved north towards the China border after the crackdown. A Government official stated that Taga was the collective headquarters of all except of NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). The official also added that all the outfits that the NSCN-K sheltered have vacated the Taga area.
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March - 3 
Maulana Ammar, the younger brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) leader Masood Azhar, in an audio confirmed that Indian fighter jets hit the JeM camp near Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunwa Province of Pakistan, reports The Times of India on March 3. In an audio clip available on social media, the voice identi
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Maulana Ammar, the younger brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) leader Masood Azhar, in an audio confirmed that Indian fighter jets hit the JeM camp near Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunwa Province of Pakistan, reports The Times of India on March 3. In an audio clip available on social media, the voice identified as Maulana Ammar decries the bombing of the “markaz” (a center of religious learning) and expresses anguish over India striking a center where jihad was being taught rather than the headquarters of an official agency. “Today the enemy has answered all questions itself when the enemy crossed the mountains and entered our land and launched attacks on our Islamic center,” Maulana Ammar said, adding “This is declaration of war by the enemy.” The speech is understood to have been delivered a day after the air strikes at a gathering of clerics at Peshawar. “The Indian aircraft did not attack any safe house of any agency. It did not bomb the headquarters of any agency. They bombed a center where students were learning jihad for the assistance of Muslims of Kashmir,” he said. He is heard saying that the students were learning all about making the distress of Kashmir their own. “This is not a jihad of any agency, by coming out of its territory to attack us, India has ensured we start our jihad against it,” he said. The Pakistan establishment and sections of western media have raised doubts over whether the bombs did strike the target but the recording seems to suggest that JeM leadership does acknowledge the hit.
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March - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Charla-Sabari Area Committee in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana has called upon women to fight against ‘oppression’ unleashed by imperialist, feudal and patriarchal forces against women and end unabated ‘gender-based violence’ in society, r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Charla-Sabari Area Committee in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana has called upon women to fight against ‘oppression’ unleashed by imperialist, feudal and patriarchal forces against women and end unabated ‘gender-based violence’ in society, reports The Hindu on March 4. A statement purportedly issued by the ‘Area Committee Secretary’ Sharada said women’s emancipation and gender equality can be achieved only through social change and the New Democratic Revolution. She alleged that the ruling classes have reduced the International Women’s Day celebrations to mere conduct of Rangoli and other competitions and have restrained women from fighting for their rights. She expressed serious concern over the unabated instances of violence against women in various parts of the country, she further alleged that the State and Central governments have failed in curbing crimes against women and children. She exhorted women to draw inspiration from the great women activists on the occasion of the ensuing International Women’s Day and wage a relentless fight to end all forms of gender-based violence in society.
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March - 4 
“The ban on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir is to ensure complete non-functioning of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) as it has been the brain behind the separatist group,” said a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official, reports Greater Kashmir on March 5.The “sole” agenda
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“The ban on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir is to ensure complete non-functioning of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) as it has been the brain behind the separatist group,” said a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official, reports Greater Kashmir on March 5.The “sole” agenda of the Government of India’s ban on Jamaat-e-Islami is to curb separatism in Jammu and Kashmir as the organisation has been the “brain” behind the APHC which, the investigating agencies claim, has been ideologically supporting Pakistan-sponsored militancy, said sources in the UMHA.Sources said the JeI (J&K) has been “instrumental behind the APHC's role in militant activities, especially in the Valley, with the support of Pakistan for the last three decades.” The ban would help the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other agencies take action against the JeI (J&K), which has been providing "logistic support" and feeding "new ideas" to the APHC for spreading militancy in the Valley, under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), said the official. Normally, the official said, the probe agencies or the police would have to go through legal documentations and collect “more strong evidence to prove the illegal activities of any organisation”.The APHC, the official said, is a conglomerate of organisations with “separatist and militant leanings” and has been instrumental in “stone pelting and recruiting youth to join militancy through radicalization” in the Valley. The NIA has already registered a case against it besides arresting several separatist leaders. The Home Ministry's decision to ban the JeI (J&K) came after it received inputs that the Hurriyat has become active to increase the "overground workers" support on the JeI's instructions for enhancing militant activities, not only in J&K but across the country, said the official.
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March - 4 
Earlier the Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on March 4 informed the Legislative Assembly that Government was looking into demand to include the Meitei community in the Schedule Tribe (ST) list, reports Indian Express. He stated that population of the indigenous people across the state is under
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Earlier the Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on March 4 informed the Legislative Assembly that Government was looking into demand to include the Meitei community in the Schedule Tribe (ST) list, reports Indian Express. He stated that population of the indigenous people across the state is under threat and that the demand is sought in order to get Constitutional protection.
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March - 4 
Indian Air Force (IAF) chief B S Dhanoa on March 4 declined to comment on the death toll in the Balakot strike, saying it was for the Government to provide details on the number of terrorists killed and the Air Force only sees if a target has been hit or not, reports Daily Excelsior. “We don’t count
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Indian Air Force (IAF) chief B S Dhanoa on March 4 declined to comment on the death toll in the Balakot strike, saying it was for the Government to provide details on the number of terrorists killed and the Air Force only sees if a target has been hit or not, reports Daily Excelsior. “We don’t count human casualties. We count what targets we have hit or not hit,” he said. The bomb damage assessment that is done post a mission only calculates the target that has been hit or not hit, the Air chief noted. “We can’t count how many people have died. That depends on how many people were there,” Dhanoa said, adding that a statement on the number of terrorists killed will be made by the Government. Asked about reports suggesting that the bombs were dropped away from the target, he said, “Our report says otherwise.” Referring to Pakistan using F-16 aircraft in its offensive against India last week, Dhanoa said, “I don’t know what is the end-user agreement between America and Pakistan. If the end-user agreement was that they will not use it for offensive purposes, then I think they have violated that end-user agreement.” India, he said, has pieces of the AMRAAM missile which it displayed. “Obviously, I think they have lost a F-16 aircraft in that combat. So, obviously, they have been using that aircraft against us,” he added. According to him, had the Indian Air Force dropped bombs in a jungle at Balakot there would have been no need for Pakistan to respond.
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March - 4 
New Indian Express on March 4 reports that stretch of 61 kilometre long border with Bangaldesh in Dhubri District has been brought under technological surveillance. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the project Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique (BOLD-QIT) und
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New Indian Express on March 4 reports that stretch of 61 kilometre long border with Bangaldesh in Dhubri District has been brought under technological surveillance. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the project Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique (BOLD-QIT) under Comprehensive Integrated Border Management system (CIBMS) on the international border in Dhubri. A BSF officer said it is an end-to-end project under which 21 border outposts have been covered An official stated that ‘The BOLD-QIT is a project to install technical systems under CIBMS which enables the BSF to equip the border with sensors in the unfenced riverine area of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Now, the entire span of Brahmaputra has been covered with data network generated by microwave communication, OFC cables, DMR communication, day and night surveillance cameras and intrusion detection system.
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March - 5 
Government of India (GoI) provided details of whereabouts of Paresh Baruah to China, requesting Beijing to take actions against him, reports Assam Tribune on March 6. Paresh Baruah is the ‘chairman’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I). Though China has signed an agreement of mutual cooperati
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Government of India (GoI) provided details of whereabouts of Paresh Baruah to China, requesting Beijing to take actions against him, reports Assam Tribune on March 6. Paresh Baruah is the ‘chairman’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I). Though China has signed an agreement of mutual cooperation to deal with terrorism, sources admitted that several senior leaders of militant groups of India are still in Yunan province of China. However, they are living in clandestine manner and the militants have not set up camps in China.
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Indian Army on March 6 issued a stern warning to Pakistan against targeting civilians on the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC), saying that any “further provocation or misadventure” by it will have “dire consequences”, reports Greater Kashmir.“In the last 24 hours, the Pakistan army resorted
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Indian Army on March 6 issued a stern warning to Pakistan against targeting civilians on the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC), saying that any “further provocation or misadventure” by it will have “dire consequences”, reports Greater Kashmir.“In the last 24 hours, the Pakistan army resorted to intense and unprovoked firing with heavy calibre weapons in selected areas of Krishna Ghati and Sunderbani, targeting Indian posts and civilian areas with mortar bombs and heavy artillery guns,” the army said in a statement.It said that it “effectively retaliated” to the attack and that there have been no casualties on the Indian side. “We would reiterate that as a professional army, we are committed to avoid civil casualties, especially along the LoC. All actions taken by our defence forces are targeted towards counter terrorism and terrorist infrastructure, away from civilian areas, to avoid civilian casualties,” the army said.“We are maintaining strict vigil along the Line of Control and International Border (IB). Any further provocation or misadventure by Pakistan will be responded in a befitting manner with dire consequences.”The army said that after its warning, the overall situation along the LoC “remains relatively calm”. Sources said the military officials of the two armies (India and Pakistan) spoke over the hotline on March 5 during which India had asked Pakistani side not to target civilian population along the LoC, reports Daily Excelsior.
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March - 5 
The militant of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) who was arrested from Arundhitinagar in West Tripura District had been working in a private construction firm in Arundhitinagar according to authorities, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as Nazir Sheikh. Official also stated th
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The militant of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) who was arrested from Arundhitinagar in West Tripura District had been working in a private construction firm in Arundhitinagar according to authorities, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as Nazir Sheikh. Official also stated that Shaikh confessed that he along with his associates has committed some crimes in Bengaluru (Karnataka). He is an expert in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), according to authorities. Indian Express further adds that authorities suspect that the arrestee was involved in Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blasts in 2018
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March - 6 
Additionally, according to former All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) supremo Ranjit Debbarma only 7,000 out of 20000-odd returnees in Tripura have been rehabilitated by state Government, reports Indian Express. Ranjit Debbarma is the convener of Tripura United Indigenous People’s Coordination Committee
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Additionally, according to former All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) supremo Ranjit Debbarma only 7,000 out of 20000-odd returnees in Tripura have been rehabilitated by state Government, reports Indian Express. Ranjit Debbarma is the convener of Tripura United Indigenous People’s Coordination Committee (TUIPC), a joint forum of 48 returnee insurgent organizations.
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March - 6 
Strongly opposing the demand for inclusion of Meeties/Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe list, United Tribal People’s Council Manipur (UTPCM) has asserted that it will explore necessary means to obstruct the move, reports The Sangai Express. A press release issued by Vice President and General Secretary
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Strongly opposing the demand for inclusion of Meeties/Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe list, United Tribal People’s Council Manipur (UTPCM) has asserted that it will explore necessary means to obstruct the move, reports The Sangai Express. A press release issued by Vice President and General Secretary of UTPCM asserted that Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM) should first study the essential characteristics for inclusion of Meitei community in the ST list before demanding the same.
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