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January - 1 
Claiming that a major portion of the Bastar region was now free of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM), Bhupesh Baghel on the occasion of New Year at Police Parade Ground in Raipur on January 1 hailed the Security Forces (SFs) for their successes
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Claiming that a major portion of the Bastar region was now free of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM), Bhupesh Baghel on the occasion of New Year at Police Parade Ground in Raipur on January 1 hailed the Security Forces (SFs) for their successes against the rebels, reports NDTV. "I am happy that our police have been doing excellent work in Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]-affected areas. Naxalism is not just a law-and-order problem, but also a political and social problem. Security forces have set up camps in Maoist strongholds which pushed the rebels on the back foot," the chief minister was quoted as saying in an official release. "Now the forest-dwellers, mostly tribals (in Naxal-affected areas), consider security personnel as their friends and understand that security personnel have been deployed there for their own safety," CM, Baghel said, adding, "This all could become possible because the police are helping locals, and development works, including the construction of roads, bridges and culverts, are taking place. A major portion of Bastar has got rid of the Naxal menace." Earlier, when it came to Chhattisgarh, people outside the state spoke only about Naxalism, "but our government has changed this thinking and this image of the state," the CM added.
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January - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 2 have issued warnings to the sand mafia in Mulugu District of Telangana, reports 10tv.in. The Maoists, outraged at the sand mafia, issued a letter issuing warnings to them. In a letter issued by the ‘secretary’ of the JMWP (Jayashankar, Ma
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 2 have issued warnings to the sand mafia in Mulugu District of Telangana, reports 10tv.in. The Maoists, outraged at the sand mafia, issued a letter issuing warnings to them. In a letter issued by the ‘secretary’ of the JMWP (Jayashankar, Mahabubabad, Warangal and Peddapally) Division Committee of the CPI-Maoist, Venkatesh, he alleged that the Mafia was infiltrating and looting the Adivasi Sand Society Reaches in the Godavari basin. The letter warned that some contractors were trying to divide and rule the tribals, turning young people into slaves to alcohol and living in groups in pubs. Change your method for now. Gave a strong warning that otherwise the results would be severe. The Maoists have warned that ignoring the warnings in the letter will not be tolerated. Contractors Prabhakar Chaudhary and Pillutla Sreenu have warned that if they do not change, they will be punished by the people, the letter read.
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January - 2 
The Coordinating Committee (CorCom), a conglomerate of Manipur-based militant outfits, has called for a 17-hour shutdown in Manipur in support of its decision to boycott Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit on January 4, reports Northeast Today. In a statement issued on January 2, Publicity com
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The Coordinating Committee (CorCom), a conglomerate of Manipur-based militant outfits, has called for a 17-hour shutdown in Manipur in support of its decision to boycott Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit on January 4, reports Northeast Today. In a statement issued on January 2, Publicity committee of CorCom announced its decision of boycott and shutdown. The conglomerate stated that PM’s visit is ‘just a smoke-screen and a weapon to mislead the international community with claims of India being the world’s largest electoral democracy’ and further accused India of ‘occupying a position at the United Nations by claiming to be a true democracy’.
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January - 3 
As the protests against the GO 317 [Government Order (GO) 317 which was introduced on December 6, 2021, pertaining to Telangana Public Employment’s introduction of a zonal system in the allocation of jobs] gather momentum in the State, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have also exten
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As the protests against the GO 317 [Government Order (GO) 317 which was introduced on December 6, 2021, pertaining to Telangana Public Employment’s introduction of a zonal system in the allocation of jobs] gather momentum in the State, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have also extended their support to the employees' demand in Mulugu District of Telangana, reports The Hans India on January 4. The letter purportedly released by the CPI-Maoist ‘Central Committee (CC)’ ‘spokesperson’ Jagan at Venkatapuram on January 3 demanded the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government to withdraw the GO and stop the employee allocation with immediate effect. The Maoists demanded the government to take up recruitment on the basis of nativity and reservations. With the government taking up the allocation of employees on the basis of seniority, a whole lot of employees especially women were put to distress. The GO is also likely to affect the unemployed youth especially the Adivasis, the letter said. Instead of implementing such thoughtless GOs, the government should focus on taking up recruitment, the Maoists said. The Maoists further opined that the TRS government had intentionally issued the GO 317 to distress the employees. The letter also questioned the rationale behind forcing the GO although nearly 3 lakh employees have been up against it. The banned outfit criticised the government for not taking the opinion of the employees before rolling out the GO. The letter also urged people to support the employees' protests until the government withdraws the GO.
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January - 3 
India and five Central Asian states agreed to uphold UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021), which unequivocally demands that Afghan territory not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist acts, and decided on full utilisation of Chabahar Port in Iran for regional connectivity, khmertim
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India and five Central Asian states agreed to uphold UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021), which unequivocally demands that Afghan territory not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist acts, and decided on full utilisation of Chabahar Port in Iran for regional connectivity, khmertimeskh.com reports on January 4. In a joint statement, foreign ministers of India, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan reiterated strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan while emphasising respect for sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs.
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January - 3 
Manipur Police released its annual report on January 3, reports United News of India. In a statement issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Manipur Police, Khuplen Lhouvum, Manipur Police arrested 233 militants and seized 167 arms in 2021. Fifteen suspected militants were shot dead while twenty
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Manipur Police released its annual report on January 3, reports United News of India. In a statement issued by Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Manipur Police, Khuplen Lhouvum, Manipur Police arrested 233 militants and seized 167 arms in 2021. Fifteen suspected militants were shot dead while twenty militants laid down arms to the government. In its counter-insurgency operation, the State Police arrested 233 cadres belonging to different outfits and altogether 167 arms, 3115 live bullets, 253 IEDs, explosive (3 kgs), 76 hand grenades, six RPGs, two safety fuses, 27 lathodes, 360 detonators, 30 NT sets and Rs 6,17,222 and 4500 Kyat in cash were seized. Fourteen persons were detained under NSA. In 2021, 313 cases related to drugs were filed and 467 persons including 95 women were arrested. Heroin (36.46 kg), Valium-10 tablet (120 pieces) 381.75 kgs of opium, Dizzy-10 tablet (70 pieces) 826.43 kg of ganja, 19,153 SP capsules, 372 pieces of N-10 tablets, about 164.69 of brown sugar and 26.50 litres of morphinated liquid among others were also seized.
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January - 3 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to get new branches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar, as Ministry of Finance on January 3, approved the proposal of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for six offices, reports bharattimes.co.in. “The proposal of MHA
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to get new branches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar, as Ministry of Finance on January 3, approved the proposal of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for six offices, reports bharattimes.co.in. “The proposal of MHA regarding creation of offices at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal Bhubaneshwar and creation of 435 posts was examined and it was agreed to create 300 posts,” Ministry of Finance said in a communication. According to sources, the UMHA in its letter to the finance ministry had sought an average of 72 personnel and officers for each office, but only 50 members were approved. The Bengaluru, Patna and Bhopal branches will be headed by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG), while the other three branches will be headed by a Superintendent of Police (SP) level officer. There will be five inspectors to investigate the cases along with forensic experts at all the locations.
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January - 3 
To strengthen the presence of the force on the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] front of Chhattisgarh, fortified Police Stations are being constructed in the interior areas of Bastar, reports naidunia.com on January 4. Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Juneja said that the construction of 75 f
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To strengthen the presence of the force on the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] front of Chhattisgarh, fortified Police Stations are being constructed in the interior areas of Bastar, reports naidunia.com on January 4. Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Juneja said that the construction of 75 fortified Police Stations has been completed. Along with this, the construction of 63 new Police Stations has started in the interior areas. Operation of these Police Stations will reduce Naxalite activities. Along with this, 32 Night Landing Helipads have been constructed so far to strengthen the anti-Naxal movement, in which the operation has started on 14. Force's helicopters are working to deliver logistics and weapons to the soldiers using the In Night Landing Helipad. DGP Juneja said that 16 new camps and four new Police Stations have been opened in Tarrem in Bijapur, Bharanda in Narayanpur, Malewahi in Bastar and Anantapur in Kondagaon in the Naxal-affected core area. The Palli Barsoor Axis and Aranpur Jagargunda Axis have opened after 30 years since the opening of the camp. 525 new mobile towers were installed to strengthen the communication network. In the second phase, the process of installing 971 4G mobile towers is going on. After the camp was established, it was successful in providing electricity to the inaccessible areas of Sukma's Golapalli, Palodi, Elaramadgu, Kondasavali and Tarrem, Mekur and Tumkapal of Dantewada.
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January - 3 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah on January 3, chaired a high-level meeting to assess the internal security situation in the country, and stressed on the threats of terrorism and the need for coordination among central and state agencies, reports Indian Express. The meeting was attended by top of
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah on January 3, chaired a high-level meeting to assess the internal security situation in the country, and stressed on the threats of terrorism and the need for coordination among central and state agencies, reports Indian Express. The meeting was attended by top officials of central agencies and forces apart from police officials of various states through video conference. “Highlighting the continued threats of terrorism and global terror groups, terror financing, narco-terrorism, organised crime-terror nexus, illicit use of cyber space, movement of foreign terrorist fighters, etc. Home Minister stressed upon the need for better coordination and synergy among the central and state security agencies in countering the ever-changing CT and security challenges,” a statement from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said.
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January - 5 
TS Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has taken over as Chair of the Counter Terrorism Committee for 2022, reports Goa Chronicle. India is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council and its two-year term ends on December 31, 2022. The United Nations Counter-Terroris
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TS Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has taken over as Chair of the Counter Terrorism Committee for 2022, reports Goa Chronicle. India is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council and its two-year term ends on December 31, 2022. The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate tweeted the news of TS Tirumurti assuming the chair of the Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) which was established in 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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January - 6 
Chhattisgarh Police claimed that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres had killed three of their own, including a ‘militia commander’ and a woman member, at a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) in Pusnar-Idinar village under Gangaloor Police Station limits
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Chhattisgarh Police claimed that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres had killed three of their own, including a ‘militia commander’ and a woman member, at a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) in Pusnar-Idinar village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District, reports The Week on January 7. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that the CPI-Maoist cadres holding a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) where they accused three tribal civilians of being a ‘Police informer’ and shot them dead in the presence of the villagers, Idinar village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District on January 6, as reported in hindi.news24online.com, stands corrected. Bastar Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. said the killings were the result of a 'gang war' within the western Bastar division of the CPI-Maoist. However, in an official statement, IGP Bastar said according to available information, “prima facie it appears that on January 6, Maoists have killed two of their own cadre, Kamlu Punem (militia platoon commander) along with militia member Mangi. Both Kamlu and Mangi left the Naxal camp in order to get married.” The IG said as of now, details of the third person (Maoist) killed was not available and the Bijapur Police was trying to gather more information.
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January - 7 
Anup Chetia, ‘general secretary’ of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), has blamed the social media for influencing the youths in Assam to join ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Now on January 8. Anup Chetia stated that youths are being easily attracted towar
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Anup Chetia, ‘general secretary’ of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), has blamed the social media for influencing the youths in Assam to join ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Now on January 8. Anup Chetia stated that youths are being easily attracted towards the militant outfit due to sentiments and influential social media. This statement was made following the reports of two Assam Police personnel identified as Koushik Gohain and Numal Phukan joining the ULFA-I. Another person identified as Pinku Moran is also believed to have joined the banned outfit.
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January - 7 
Five drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotics in two separate incidents in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Tweeting about the arrests, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 7 stated that under the leadership of Joint Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta, drugs worth several c
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Five drug peddlers were arrested along with narcotics in two separate incidents in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Tweeting about the arrests, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 7 stated that under the leadership of Joint Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta, drugs worth several crores were seized and five interstate drug dealers were arrested in two separate incidents.
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January - 7 
Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar said on January 7 that as many as 11 terrorists have been gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022 so far, and most of them were top commanders of JeM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Excelsior. Asked about the “hit list” of the city terr
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Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar said on January 7 that as many as 11 terrorists have been gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022 so far, and most of them were top commanders of JeM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Excelsior. Asked about the “hit list” of the city terrorists that the SFs had prepared, the IGP Vijay Kumar informed that all of the terrorists on the list have been killed.
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January - 7 
Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha said on January 7 that terrorism is on its last legs in Kashmir, people of the Valley were also fed up with violence, they want development like other parts of the world and public support for extremism is ending, reports Daily Excelsior. He stated this in an int
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Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha said on January 7 that terrorism is on its last legs in Kashmir, people of the Valley were also fed up with violence, they want development like other parts of the world and public support for extremism is ending, reports Daily Excelsior. He stated this in an interview to Gulf News during his four-day visit to Dubai in which the J&K Government signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with top business houses of Dubai for investments in the Union Territory. To a question that conflict in Kashmir could be a bottleneck in attracting foreign investments, Sinha said going by the data, you will find that terrorism in on its last legs in the Valley.
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January - 8 
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 has been extended for one more year in Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal areas, reports The Northeast Today. In a notification signed by the Special Secretary (Home), Government of Manipur, H. Gyan Prakash released on January 8, “Whereas the Gov
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The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 has been extended for one more year in Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal areas, reports The Northeast Today. In a notification signed by the Special Secretary (Home), Government of Manipur, H. Gyan Prakash released on January 8, “Whereas the Governor of Manipur is of the opinion that due to violent activities of various extremist/insurgent groups, the entire State of Manipur is in such a disturbed condition that the use of Armed Forces in aid of civil power is necessary; And, whereas the Governor of Manipur is of the opinion that the areas within the State of Manipur be declared as a ‘Disturbed Area’ under the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, as amended from time to time.” Further adding, the notification states, “Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (Act No.28 of 1958) as amended from time to time, the Governor of Manipur hereby accords ex-post facto approval to declare the entire State of Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal Area as ‘Disturbed Area’ for a period of 1 (one) year with retrospective effect from December 1, 2021.”
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January - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand have been using luxury vehicles, bought with the money extorted from businessman and contractors, reports The New Indian Express on January 10. The recent arrest of cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) from Ranchi has reve
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand have been using luxury vehicles, bought with the money extorted from businessman and contractors, reports The New Indian Express on January 10. The recent arrest of cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) from Ranchi has revealed that the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) in the State are leading a luxurious life and the top Maoists are using highly expensive vehicles even up to worth INR 15 million. These vehicles are being used by the rebels for collecting ‘levy’ (extortion money) from the local businessmen and supplying arms to its cadres. According to an official communiqué issued by Ranchi Police, a tip-off was received by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) that some of the people involved in supplying arms and ammunitions had been spotted near Dhurwa. A raid was conducted at a roadside Dhaba near Ring Road in Ranchi on Thursday (January 6) during which Arya Kumar Singh and Ujjwal Kumar Sahu were arrested along with Amirchand Kumar, who had come to receive the SIM cards for the PLFI cadres. Three others — Nivesh Kumar, Shubham Kumar and Dhruv Kumar — escaped in a BMW car and Thar jeep. They reportedly belong to the squad of PLFI ‘chief’ Dinesh Gope. Later, on information received from Amirchand, several high quality tents, sleeping bags and Maoist pamphlets along with cash amounting INR 325 000 was recovered. The car and jeep used by the other three for escaping was also seized by the Police. During their interrogation, the arrested persons told Police that they work for Gope. They also told Police that luxury vehicles are used to transfer the consignment from one place to another and Dhruv and Shubham belong to the same gang. “There are possibilities that many more such vehicles and several other luxury items being used by the Maoists for which probe still on. Anything could be said only after the investigations are concluded,” said Superintendent of Police (SP), City, Saurabh.
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January - 9 
Under pressure for killing their own cadres, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s of the Gangaloor Area Committee issued a handwritten press note on January 9 to deny reports that they had killed three persons, including two of their own cadres who were lovers and had broken ranks with th
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Under pressure for killing their own cadres, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s of the Gangaloor Area Committee issued a handwritten press note on January 9 to deny reports that they had killed three persons, including two of their own cadres who were lovers and had broken ranks with the insurgents to marry, reports The Times of India on January 10. The Maoists, however, admitted to the murder of one of their cadres, Kamlu Punem, and claimed he was killed because he worked for Police and “was in a relationship with a relative”. On January 8, Police said they had information that Kamlu, a militia ‘platoon commander’, and his lover Mangi, a militia member, were produced in kangaroo court (people’s court of the Maoists) and killed by their comrades in Bijapur. A villager was also killed the same day. The Maoists claim this is Police propaganda, but the note is silent about Mangi. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, P Sundarraj said, “If this press note of Gangaloor Area Committee Maoists is authentic, then it supports the police version on the issue. Police have stated that Maoists have executed their own militia cadres Kamlu Punem and Mangi Punem. Whether both cadres tried to elope from the Maoist camp in order to marry is a matter of investigation. But the very fact that Naxals are executing their own cadres on suspicion of being police informers or for any other reason only indicates that the downfall of this illegal organization has begun.”
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January - 12 
Asserting that Army is resolved to show "zero tolerance" to militancy and is committed to extracting "dire costs" for it, Army Chief General MM Naravane on January 12 said that as many as 350-400 militants are present at the launchpads and training camps in Pakistan controlled Kashmir (PoK), report
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Asserting that Army is resolved to show "zero tolerance" to militancy and is committed to extracting "dire costs" for it, Army Chief General MM Naravane on January 12 said that as many as 350-400 militants are present at the launchpads and training camps in Pakistan controlled Kashmir (PoK), reports Kashmir Observer. Addressing a press conference ahead of the Army Day, he said the concentration of some 350 to 400 militants in launch pads and training facilities on the other side (Pakistani side) of the Line of Control (LoC) and repeated infiltration attempts "expose" the "nefarious intents" of the adversary. At the same time, he said last year's ceasefire understanding between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Indian and Pakistani armies resulted in some improvement in the situation along the LoC. "Along the Line of Control, after a heightened situation for a prolonged period, the DGMOs understanding in February last year was aimed at achieving mutually beneficial, and sustainable peace," he said.
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist killed in the Kulgam encounter on January 12 has been identified as Babar, a Pakistani national active in Shopian and Kulgam since 2018, informed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK rifle, a pistol, and two
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist killed in the Kulgam encounter on January 12 has been identified as Babar, a Pakistani national active in Shopian and Kulgam since 2018, informed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK rifle, a pistol, and two grenades recovered from the terrorist, the IGP further said.
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On January 12, a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant was reported abducted and later on shot dead by another rival militant outfit in between Awangkhul and Warngkhung under Noney Police Station (PS) of Noney District in Manipur, reports The Nagaland Post. Police recovered the dead body of the mi
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On January 12, a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant was reported abducted and later on shot dead by another rival militant outfit in between Awangkhul and Warngkhung under Noney Police Station (PS) of Noney District in Manipur, reports The Nagaland Post. Police recovered the dead body of the militant identified as Pouluanthai Gangmei along an empty case of the 9mm pistol. ZUF in a press release later on strongly condemning the incident claimed that National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants have killed Pouluanthai, reports The Sangai Express on January 16.
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January - 17 
The Indian Army has denied the reports of attacking a camp of the Manipur rebel outfit People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Myanmar, reports Northeast Now. In statement, the Indian Army said, “Indian special forces/Army/Assam Rifles is not at all involved in recent attack on PLA camp located in Myanma
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The Indian Army has denied the reports of attacking a camp of the Manipur rebel outfit People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Myanmar, reports Northeast Now. In statement, the Indian Army said, “Indian special forces/Army/Assam Rifles is not at all involved in recent attack on PLA camp located in Myanmar territories.” This statement comes following the reports Indian security forces gunning down two militants of PLA at Senam village in Myanmar on January 13. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) has reported the incident on January 17.
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January - 18 
India on January 18, condemned the drone attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that killed two Indian nationals as a terrorist incident and conveyed the country’s strong solidarity to the emirates in the face of such assaults, reports defenceaviationpost.com. External Aff
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India on January 18, condemned the drone attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that killed two Indian nationals as a terrorist incident and conveyed the country’s strong solidarity to the emirates in the face of such assaults, reports defenceaviationpost.com. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the attack with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a telephone conversation. Jaishankar “condemned the terror attack in the strongest terms”, and emphasised that such “an attack on innocent civilians was completely unacceptable and against all civilised norms”. He appreciated the immediate assistance provided by UAE authorities to the Indian embassy in responding to the situation. Sheikh Abdullah shared details of the attack and conveyed his government’s deepest condolences at the death of the two Indians.
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January - 18 
On January 18, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti at the International Counter Terrorism Conference 2022 stated that the crime syndicate responsible for the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts was not only given state protection but also enjoyed a five-star hospitality, in a vei
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On January 18, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti at the International Counter Terrorism Conference 2022 stated that the crime syndicate responsible for the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts was not only given state protection but also enjoyed a five-star hospitality, in a veiled reference to the D-company head Dawood Ibrahim believed to be residing in Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times. Tirumurti made this statement in the conference organized by Global Counter Terrorism Council while talking about the need to recognize the linkages between terrorism and transnational organised crime for addressing them properly. As the Chair of the UNSC Counter-terrorism Committee for 2022, Tirumurti further said that the UN sanctions regimes, including the 1267 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, are pivotal to the international efforts in preventing terror-financing, terrorist-travel and access to arms by the terrorist organisations. However, voicing concern about the implementation of these measures, the India Ambassador pointed that the recent report of the Monitoring Team on the asset freeze exemption procedures pursuant to resolution 2560 (2020) points to the lacunae of asset freeze measures by member states, partly due to deficiencies in the existing guidelines of the Committee.
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January - 19 
Secretary of the JMWP (Jayashankar, Mulugu, Warangal and Peddapally) Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Venkatesh, has alleged that the Police of Telangana and Chhattisgarh had fired on Maoist cadres after they gathered information about the movement of Maoists
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Secretary of the JMWP (Jayashankar, Mulugu, Warangal and Peddapally) Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Venkatesh, has alleged that the Police of Telangana and Chhattisgarh had fired on Maoist cadres after they gathered information about the movement of Maoists and killed three Maoists in a fake encounter in the Karriguttalu forest area on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh State border on January 18, reports Telangana Today. Condemning this ‘fake encounter,’ Venkatesh, in a media release, called for a bandh of Mulugu District on January 22. The attack on Maoists took place while they were on their way to meet the people of Wajedu-Venkatapuram area of Mulugu District in Telangana State, he said, adding that the party had lost three members who were identified as Madakam Singe alias Shanta, Venkatapuram area committee ‘secretary’, who hails from Chhattisgarh State, Kommula Naresh, Yellandu-Narsampet ‘squad commander’, from Jaggaihapet village of Regonda Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, and Kovasi Mooyal alias Kailas of Cheekupal village of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh State. However, The New Indian Express reports that ‘secretary’ of the Division Committee, Venkatesh, gave a call for a Statewide bandh on January 22. He also alleged that the Police have not allowed media persons at the encounter spot.
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January - 19 
As many as 829 villages in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra have no Internet connectivity was revealed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in an affidavit filed before the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court (HC) on January 19 when hearing on a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
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As many as 829 villages in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra have no Internet connectivity was revealed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in an affidavit filed before the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court (HC) on January 19 when hearing on a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) (No7/2020) took place, reports telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com. The PIL was based on letters by 10 school students, hailing from remote villages in the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]-infested District, to the HC Chief Justice and senior administrative judge at the Nagpur bench, where Firdos Mirza was appointed as amicus curiae. Upset over the information by the DoT, a division bench comprising justices Sunil Shukre and Anil Pansare expressed concern over the future of schoolchildren from the tribal-dominated district.
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January - 19 
Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have called for a bandh (general shutdown strike) in Bihar and Jharkhand on January 27, issuing a release asking for political prisoner status and unconditional release of ‘politburo member’ cum Eastern Region
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Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have called for a bandh (general shutdown strike) in Bihar and Jharkhand on January 27, issuing a release asking for political prisoner status and unconditional release of ‘politburo member’ cum Eastern Regional Bureau ‘secretary’ Prashant Bose alias Kishan Da (77) and his wife Sheela Marandi alias Sheela Di, who were arrested on November 12, 2021, reports prabhatkhabar.com. At the same time, from January 21 to 26, the Maoists have also announced of celebrating resistance week in both the States. The CPI-Maoist have demanded that better health care should be provided to ‘politburo member’ cum ‘secretary’ of Eastern Regional Bureau Kishan Da and his wife Sheela, along with their unconditional release. Reportedly, Jharkhand Police had arrested Kishan Da and his wife Sheela, Birendra Hansda alias Jeetendra, Raju Tudu alias Nikhil alias Baju, Krishna Bahda alias Heaven and Gurcharan Bodra at Giddibeda toll plaza under Kandra Police Station limits in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on November 12, 2021.
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January - 20 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed additional troops along with anti-fog surveillance equipment on the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as part of its "winter strategy" to foil infiltration bids and militant plans ahead of Republic Day celebrations, reports Kashmir Obse
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed additional troops along with anti-fog surveillance equipment on the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as part of its "winter strategy" to foil infiltration bids and militant plans ahead of Republic Day celebrations, reports Kashmir Observer on January 21. BSF troops guarding the 200-kilometres IB in J&K have been put on alert to ensure high-degree of security against infiltrating militants. A senior officer said, "We have mobilised troops along the border. Extra troops have been deployed along with surveillance equipment along IB in view of the foggy weather and Republic Day celebrations."
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January - 21 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on January 21 released the photographs of three wanted militants identified as Basit Ahmad Dar of Kulgam, Arif Ahmad Zargar of Pulwama and Momin Ahmad Mir of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Greater Kashmir. The posters carrying details of the three wanted m
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on January 21 released the photographs of three wanted militants identified as Basit Ahmad Dar of Kulgam, Arif Ahmad Zargar of Pulwama and Momin Ahmad Mir of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Greater Kashmir. The posters carrying details of the three wanted militants were pasted in the city at different places. ‘There would be suitable rewards given in case information about the presence of the wanted militants was provided to them,” Police said in a statement.
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January - 22 
Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on January 22 (today) emphasised the need for counter-terrorism measures, citing the recent Texas synagogue siege, reports Times Now. He also said India sees the Indo-Pacific as a free, open, inclusive region, which embraces all in a common pursuit of
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Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on January 22 (today) emphasised the need for counter-terrorism measures, citing the recent Texas synagogue siege, reports Times Now. He also said India sees the Indo-Pacific as a free, open, inclusive region, which embraces all in a common pursuit of progress and prosperity. Calling counter-terrorism a "key area of cooperation" between strategic partners, Shringla warned that failure to cooperate could "only embolden terrorists towards more audacity". The diplomat also batted for the creation of a "common rules-based order for the region" that would enable all countries to use common spaces on sea and in the air, engage in unimpeded commerce, and peacefully settle disputes in accordance with international law.
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January - 24 
Daily Excelsior quoting an unnamed official in the Ministry of Home Affairs reported on January 24 that Border Security Force (BSF) will soon be procuring handheld ‘Anti Drone Guns’ to prevent Pakistani drones from entering Indian Territory. The official said that a Draft Qualitative Requirement (QR
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Daily Excelsior quoting an unnamed official in the Ministry of Home Affairs reported on January 24 that Border Security Force (BSF) will soon be procuring handheld ‘Anti Drone Guns’ to prevent Pakistani drones from entering Indian Territory. The official said that a Draft Qualitative Requirement (QRS) have been forwarded by BSF in this regard. They have invited comments from vendors and possible manufacturers to ensure market availability of the subject item. “These handheld anti-drone guns will be useful for patrolling teams in border areas who sometimes see drones flying but couldn’t do more as it is out of their firing range,” said the officer.
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January - 24 
Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir frontier Raja Babu Singh on January 24 said that though the "overall situation on Kashmir LoC [Line of Control] remained peaceful" post February 2021 ceasefire agreement, " the fresh intelligence inputs suggest that 104 to 135 militants a
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Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir frontier Raja Babu Singh on January 24 said that though the "overall situation on Kashmir LoC [Line of Control] remained peaceful" post February 2021 ceasefire agreement, " the fresh intelligence inputs suggest that 104 to 135 militants are ready to sneak into this side”. “Some guides have crossed over to the other side of LoC and their movement and their families are under constant watch of security agencies," he said. Asked about the drone threats on LoC, the IG said that it guards 96 kilometres of LoC in Kashmir and the drone threat was "real". “We are procuring our own drones to counter the drone threat. Besides, a series of measures are in place to deal with drone threats,” he added.
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January - 25 
The United Naga Council (UNC) called for a total shutdown for six hours across the Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur on January 26, to demonstrate their resentment against delaying and frequent backtracking on the political settlement of the historic Indo-Naga Framework Agreement even after six years
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The United Naga Council (UNC) called for a total shutdown for six hours across the Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur on January 26, to demonstrate their resentment against delaying and frequent backtracking on the political settlement of the historic Indo-Naga Framework Agreement even after six years of signing, reports East Mojo. The shutdown will start at 6 am [IST] and end at 12 pm [IST] on January 26, it said. The imposed shutdown is also for not ensuring justice for the victims of Oting villagers on December 4 and 5, 2021, said UNC.
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January - 25 
On January 25, Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Sushanta Kumar Nath, Tripura Frontier, stated that BSF has successfully detained a total of 221 infiltrators in 2021, reports Northeast Today. Speaking in a press conference in Salbagan of Agartala of West Tripura District of T
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On January 25, Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Sushanta Kumar Nath, Tripura Frontier, stated that BSF has successfully detained a total of 221 infiltrators in 2021, reports Northeast Today. Speaking in a press conference in Salbagan of Agartala of West Tripura District of Tripura, IG Nath claimed that cross-border infiltration had declined in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. Elaborating his statement, IG said that in 2020, a total of 128 persons were arrested for illegally entering through the borders whereas in 2021, 221 infiltrators comprising of 118 Indian nationals, 97 Bangladeshi nationals and six of other nationalities were detained while attempting to cross the international border of India and Bangladesh illegally. Initiatives have been taken to ‘install a smart surveillance system at 24 physical locations involving 95 smart surveillance cameras to enhance the border domination in most smuggling and infiltration prone areas.’ Further, Nath said, ‘In total, 31 militants have surrendered before the BSF with arms and ammunition, and returned to mainstream life. In 2021, the total seizures have done worth Rs 35.64 crore including Narcotic substances. A total 88,417 Yaba Tablets, 13,206 kgs of dry Ganja, Phensedyls and Eskuff syrups, etc were seized while cannabis plantations worth over Rs 24 crore have also been destroyed during separate operations around the year.’
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January - 27 
On January 27, a total of 246 militants belonging to United Gorkha People’s Organisation (UGPO) and Tiwa Liberation Army (TLA) formally surrendered before Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati of Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports Ea
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On January 27, a total of 246 militants belonging to United Gorkha People’s Organisation (UGPO) and Tiwa Liberation Army (TLA) formally surrendered before Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati of Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports East Mojo. Nearly 77 TLA and 169 UGPO militants surrendered and laid down arms including 277 types of arms, grenades and 720 rounds of ammunition in the ceremony. The TLA which was formed in 2014 with a demand for more autonomy for the Tiwa community was active in Morigaon, Nagaon and West Karbi Anglong districts. On the other hand, UGPO, formed in 2009 against the alleged harassment faced by the Gorkhas in the name of detection of foreigners was active in Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and in Tinsukia districts since its in 2009. Following the militants surrender, CM Sarma said, ‘With this, each and every tribal group has joined the mainstream. These were the last troops in the jungle. The era of tribal militancy is finally over in Assam’. Two more Bru-Reang outfits - Bru Revolutionary Army Union (BRAU) and United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF) in the Barak Valley will be surrendering in the month of February 2022. CM Sarma further urged the only two remaining active militant outfits – United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) to shun violence and come for peace parleys. In the same surrender ceremony, 462 former militants of five different militant outfits (Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF)-28, National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) -41, Adivasi Dragon Fighters (ADF)-61, National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) -303 and United Peoples’ Revolutionary Front (UPRF) -29 who had surrendered on January 23, 2020 were handed over financial grants of ₹1.5 lakh each by the CM Sarma for their rehabilitation.
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January - 30 
Kashmir zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar on January 30 termed the killing of Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Zahid Wani in an encounter as “one of the big successes”, adding that efforts were being made to bring down the active militant number to one hundred, reports Greater Kashmir.
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Kashmir zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vijay Kumar on January 30 termed the killing of Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Zahid Wani in an encounter as “one of the big successes”, adding that efforts were being made to bring down the active militant number to one hundred, reports Greater Kashmir. General officer Commanding (GoC) Prashant Srivastava said that the killing of Zahid "neutralises the threat of JeM in south Kashmir." IGP Vijay Kumar said: “As we have said earlier that it is for the first time that the number of terrorists has come down below 200. We tried our best to get it below 100 this year,” he said, adding that as far as the arms are concerned, there are various routes to sneak them in. “You have seen in Jammu region, there were 35 attempts in which drones were seized. Many arms came via drones, they come by road as well, sometimes through infiltration. So, there are a lot of ways. But we are making our network stronger by human intelligence and technical intelligence and we will seize and neutralise the threat.”
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On January 31, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘general secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, in his social media page, claimed responsibility for the improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Delhi Mistan at Police Bazaar in Shillong due to non-payment of taxes by the shopkeepers to the
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On January 31, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘general secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, in his social media page, claimed responsibility for the improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Delhi Mistan at Police Bazaar in Shillong due to non-payment of taxes by the shopkeepers to the outfit, reports East Mojo. Two persons including one juvenile claiming to be the ‘area commander’ of Shillong Region of HNLC was detained in this connection. One crude IED was also recovered from the residence of a relative the HNLC militant at Nongthymmai area of Shillong. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that on January 30, an improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred in front of a liquor store adjacent to Delhi Mistan Bhandar in Police Bazaar of Khyndai Lad in Shillong at East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya.
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February - 2 
A total of 42 terror outfits have been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and 13 organisations declared unlawful associations, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question by Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) member stated on February 2
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A total of 42 terror outfits have been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and 13 organisations declared unlawful associations, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question by Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) member stated on February 2, reports indileak.com. He also said law enforcement agencies of the Centre and the states keep continuous watch on the activities of all such organisations and individuals and take action against them as per the law.
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February - 2 
As many as 439 militants and 109 security personnel were killed in 541 incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since Article 370 was repealed on August 5, 2019, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said on February 2, reports Greater Kashmir. Replying to a written question in Rajya Sa
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As many as 439 militants and 109 security personnel were killed in 541 incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since Article 370 was repealed on August 5, 2019, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said on February 2, reports Greater Kashmir. Replying to a written question in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament), Nityanand Rai said 98 civilians were also killed in these incidents and private properties worth about INR 5.3 crore were damaged since then.
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February - 2 
On February 2, three more persons were arrested in connection with 30 January IED blast at Police Bazaar in Shillong of East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. Some explosive items were also recovered. According to Chief Minister (CM) Conrad K Sangma, ‘the police arrested all thos
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On February 2, three more persons were arrested in connection with 30 January IED blast at Police Bazaar in Shillong of East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. Some explosive items were also recovered. According to Chief Minister (CM) Conrad K Sangma, ‘the police arrested all those supporters and sympathisers of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) who were directly involved in the incident’. Meanwhile, Home Minister (HM) Lahkmen Rymbui claimed that insurgency is not gaining momentum in the state. Replying to a query on how the government is planning to enhance security in Shillong, Rymbui admitted that the police department has some constrains in terms of manpower due to Covid-19 situation. He further said that the government and the society will work together to address the challenges.
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February - 3 
On February 3, the Supreme Court stated that money laundering was a more serious and heinous crime than murder as it affected the entire economy whose growth could be put on hold or derailed because of it, reports The Times of India. The Supreme Court made this observation while examining the const
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On February 3, the Supreme Court stated that money laundering was a more serious and heinous crime than murder as it affected the entire economy whose growth could be put on hold or derailed because of it, reports The Times of India. The Supreme Court made this observation while examining the constitutional validity of various provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for allegedly being violative of basic principles of natural justice and criminal jurisprudence. Further the court said that money laundering is not only used for drug trading but also for terrorist activities and such crimes affects integrity and sovereignty of the country.
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February - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) on February 3 strongly condemned the false propaganda of the surrender of member and Battalion ‘commander’ Madvi Hidma to Telangana Police, reports Telangana Today. In a statement released to the media in
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) on February 3 strongly condemned the false propaganda of the surrender of member and Battalion ‘commander’ Madvi Hidma to Telangana Police, reports Telangana Today. In a statement released to the media in Bhadradri Kothagudem of Telangana on February 3, DKSZC ‘spokesperson’ Vikalp alleged that the Central Government and the State Governments of Telangana and Chhattisgarh were on one hand intensifying “Prahar” offensive in the ongoing counter-revolutionary strategic offensive SAMADHAN against the revolutionary movement and on the other hand spreading lies and half-truths. They were distorting the facts and making false and vicious propaganda against the Maoists. The DKSZC member and Battalion ‘commander’, the ‘secretariat’ member, Hidma was among the people of Dandakaranya in the guerilla bases, Vikalp said. The DKSZC calls upon the entire oppressed classes, social sections, people, democrats, patriots to condemn and strongly oppose the false propaganda and the psychological war of the anti-people governments, he added.
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February - 3 
On February 3, ATS said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also joined the investigation of the Kishan Bharwad murder. Kishan Bharwad was shot dead on January 25 in Dhandhuka town of Ahmedabad District over a controversial Facebook post. According to an ATS officer, ‘As UAPA [Unlawful
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On February 3, ATS said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also joined the investigation of the Kishan Bharwad murder. Kishan Bharwad was shot dead on January 25 in Dhandhuka town of Ahmedabad District over a controversial Facebook post. According to an ATS officer, ‘As UAPA [Unlawful Activities Prevention Act] has been invoked in the case after we found a terror angle to it, NIA officers have joined the probe, but have not taken up the probe officially’. Apart from the NIA, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has also been taking details of the case as it has links to Delhi as well.
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February - 4 
Drone mounted cameras, or drone cameras as they are being called, are playing a crucial role in tracking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, reports The New Indian Express on February 5. After the introduction of the drone cameras, the job of the
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Drone mounted cameras, or drone cameras as they are being called, are playing a crucial role in tracking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, reports The New Indian Express on February 5. After the introduction of the drone cameras, the job of the security personnel has been made much easier and less risky. The cameras are being used to track the Maoists in thick forest areas. The security personnel have been imparted training in using the drone cameras which are deployed in base camps. From these base camps, the drone operators are able to guide forces who are involved in the combing operations. The cameras help in the drone operators spotting Maoist movement quite early, sometimes in a radius of two or three kilometres, who then alert the forces on the ground. A Police officer in Bhadrachalam agency area said, “We have been alerted about Maoist movement many times in the recent days through drone cameras.” As part of ‘Operation Prahar’ the Security Forces have intensified combing operations in the border forest areas to eradicate Maoists. Besides using drone cameras, the government is also setting up base camps along the border. Already three base camps have been set up in Telangana and one more is coming up at Pusuguppa in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District.
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February - 5 
The rising number of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) funded mosques and madrasas (religious seminary) in the last three years along the Indo-Nepal border adjoining Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal is a matter of serious security concerns, intelligence agencies have warned in a latest report, s
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The rising number of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) funded mosques and madrasas (religious seminary) in the last three years along the Indo-Nepal border adjoining Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal is a matter of serious security concerns, intelligence agencies have warned in a latest report, sambadenglish.com reports on February 6. Quoting intelligence inputs, officials said that in the last three years, the number of mosques has gone up from 760 in 2018 to 1,000 in 2021, while the number of madrasas has risen from 508 in 2018 to 645 in 2021 in Nepali territories, officials said. The security officials deployed on the India-Nepal border said that these centres have been instigating anti-India sentiments and they also give shelter to criminals active in the border areas of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. “The majority of construction of mosques, madrasas and mosque-cum-madrasas have been flagged in Uttar Pradesh’s border districts of Maharajganj, Siddharth Nagar, Balrampur, Bahraich, Shravasti, Pilibhit and Khiri, while Kishanganj and Araria in Bihar and Panitanki town of Darjeeling district in West Bengal have seen such rise in last three years,” an official in the central security grid said.
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February - 6 
On February 6, officials of the Meghalaya Home Department stated that the juvenile arrested in IED bomb blast was also involved in planning and executing various explosions in the city in 2021, reports The Shillong Times. During interrogation, the juvenile revealed that he was part of the team invol
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On February 6, officials of the Meghalaya Home Department stated that the juvenile arrested in IED bomb blast was also involved in planning and executing various explosions in the city in 2021, reports The Shillong Times. During interrogation, the juvenile revealed that he was part of the team involved in the IED blast in Laitumkhrah on August 10, 2021 and also planted the explosive device recovered on October 4, 2021 at the ruling NPP’s office in Shillong. According to Home Minister (HM) Lakhmen Rymbui, Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has been extensively using social media to influence youths in Meghalaya. The juvenile along with other four arrested were influenced and misguided through social media.
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February - 7 
On February 7, Permanent representative to the United Nations T. S. Tirumurti in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) stated that there were several terrorist organisations in India's neighborhood who are rebranding themselves as humanitarian organizations to evade sanctions, reports Times Now. Sp
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On February 7, Permanent representative to the United Nations T. S. Tirumurti in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) stated that there were several terrorist organisations in India's neighborhood who are rebranding themselves as humanitarian organizations to evade sanctions, reports Times Now. Speaking at an open debate organized by UNSC on "General issues relating to Sanctions: Preventing their humanitarian and unintended consequences", TS Tirumurti stressed that these terror organisations use the umbrella of the humanitarian space to raise funds, recruit fighters and even use human shields. However, he further asserted that the Security Council should fully consult all the key regional countries before considering any measures because the impact of sanctions is felt not just on the country but by its entire region.
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February - 10 
On February 10, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) allegedly abducted two truck drivers from Kaiphundai area in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now. The two abducted truck drivers were identified as Kangabam Brajamani Singh and Shaferuddin. NSCN-K also captur
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On February 10, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) allegedly abducted two truck drivers from Kaiphundai area in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now. The two abducted truck drivers were identified as Kangabam Brajamani Singh and Shaferuddin. NSCN-K also captured the two trucks carrying 330 rice bags of Food Corporation of India (FCI). NSCN-K also issued a phone number (6909719532) of its finance secretary for ascertaining the outfit’s demand for release of the truck drivers.
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February - 11 
Amid the hijab row in Karnataka, intel inputs have warned that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is trying to fuel the controversy in India, through banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), reports India Today on February 12. An Intel note said, "ISI is pushing the concept of hi
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Amid the hijab row in Karnataka, intel inputs have warned that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is trying to fuel the controversy in India, through banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), reports India Today on February 12. An Intel note said, "ISI is pushing the concept of hijab referendum in India." The Intelligence Bureau has also warned Police Forces and law enforcement agencies to keep a close watch on the 'Hijab Refrendum' being pushed by the ISI through terror group SFJ. The intel inputs warned, "Some anti-India elements might join the chorus of Sikhs for Justice chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannu in organising the hijab referendum and celebrating the concept of urduistan." The intel note issued on February 11 said the SFJ has called upon Muslims in India to start a 'Hijab Refrendum' movement to carve out 'Urduistan' in areas of Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. The note also flagged that the SFJ chief in a video message addressed Indian Muslims and tried to provoke them. SFJ Counsel also assured Muslims of India that SFJ will organise and fund the referendum movement to create Urduistan.
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February - 11 
Maharashtra Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde received a letter on February 11 allegedly sent by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), threatening to avenge the killing of their cadres in the State's Gadchiroli District, reports indiatvnews.com. The letter was sent to the residence of
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Maharashtra Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde received a letter on February 11 allegedly sent by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), threatening to avenge the killing of their cadres in the State's Gadchiroli District, reports indiatvnews.com. The letter was sent to the residence of Shinde, who is also the guardian minister of Thane and Gadchiroli, following which his security was heightened, a district official said. The minister later said development was the only way to tackle the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] menace in Gadchiroli. In November 13, 2021, 26 Naxals, including top Maoist leader Milind Baburao Teltumbde aka Deepak Teltumbde aka Sahyadri aka Jeeva, a ‘central committee’ member and ‘secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist ‘Maharashtra State Committee’, carrying a reward of INR five million on his head, were gunned down in an encounter with Police in Gadchiroli District. According to the official, a complaint received by the Thane Police in connection with the threatening letter has been handed over to the crime branch for an investigation.
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February - 12 
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on February 12, co-chaired the 12th 'Framework Dialogue' of the Foreign Ministers of India-Australia with his Australian counterpart Marise Payne, and after the meeting, Jaishankar said, "We also shared our concerns about terrorism and extremism. We are serious
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on February 12, co-chaired the 12th 'Framework Dialogue' of the Foreign Ministers of India-Australia with his Australian counterpart Marise Payne, and after the meeting, Jaishankar said, "We also shared our concerns about terrorism and extremism. We are serious about cross-border terrorism”, reports abplive.com. Jaishankar further stated, "We are committed to building a more reliable and resilient supply chain while ensuring comprehensive inclusive growth in the Indo-Pacific region. We also shared concerns about terrorism and extremism. We are serious about cross-border terrorism. It is our joint effort to raise this issue in multilateral fora and promote counter-terrorism cooperation."
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February - 12 
On February 12, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded inside the compound of district Forest Divisional Office located at Phungreitang of Ukhrul District in Manipur, reports Northeast Today. Though no causalities were reported, yet the blast damaged a part of the office and created a crater
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On February 12, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded inside the compound of district Forest Divisional Office located at Phungreitang of Ukhrul District in Manipur, reports Northeast Today. Though no causalities were reported, yet the blast damaged a part of the office and created a crater about one foot in diameter. It is to be mentioned that election observer, police and expenditure observer were stationed at Forest guest house at that time. Meanwhile, Tangkhul Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) namely Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), Tangkhul Naga Wungnao Long (TNWL), Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS), Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSL), Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL), and four Zonal chairmen strongly condemned the bomb attack and appealed to all to desist from repeating such acts in the future.
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February - 12 
On February 12, Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha stated that narco-terrorism originating from the “neighbouring country” is a big challenge and security agencies are making all-out efforts to counter the menace, reports The Daily Excelsior. He stated the “neighbouring country” is pushing d
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On February 12, Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha stated that narco-terrorism originating from the “neighbouring country” is a big challenge and security agencies are making all-out efforts to counter the menace, reports The Daily Excelsior. He stated the “neighbouring country” is pushing drugs into this side of the border as part of a well-planned conspiracy. He said that 10 districts in Jammu and Kashmir have high rate of drug abuse and further urged people from all walks of life to come forward and strengthen the efforts of the security agencies and the administration to eliminate the menace.
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February - 14 
India on February 14, warned that links between the Taliban, al-Qaeda and UN-designated groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) have heightened concerns that Afghanistan may become a safe haven for terrorist organisations, reports Hindustan Times. TS Tirumurti, India’s perman
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India on February 14, warned that links between the Taliban, al-Qaeda and UN-designated groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) have heightened concerns that Afghanistan may become a safe haven for terrorist organisations, reports Hindustan Times. TS Tirumurti, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations and the current chair of the UN’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, delivered the warning during an open briefing on Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) in South and Southeast Asia. In his opening remarks, Tirumurti said the latter half of 2021 saw consequential change in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of Kabul, the collapse of the government and a humanitarian crisis. A recent report to the UN Security Council noted the ties “between the Taliban, largely through the Haqqani Network, and the Al-Qaida and foreign terrorist fighters remain close and are based on ideological alignment and relationships”, he pointed out. “The linkages between the Taliban, Al-Qaida, and terrorist entities proscribed by the Security Council, such as Lashkar e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, are a further source of concern. And therefore, serious concern remains that Afghanistan may become a safe haven for Al-Qaida and a number of terrorist groups in the region,” Tirumurti said.
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February - 16 
There has been an exponential increase in drug seizures in the country in recent years, with the darknet and the maritime route being preferred for trafficking, as heroin seizures have more than increased — from 2,146 kg in 2017 to 7,282 kg in 2021, tribuneindia.com reports on February 17. The Narc
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There has been an exponential increase in drug seizures in the country in recent years, with the darknet and the maritime route being preferred for trafficking, as heroin seizures have more than increased — from 2,146 kg in 2017 to 7,282 kg in 2021, tribuneindia.com reports on February 17. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) claims that effective enforcement has resulted in enhanced recoveries of all major drugs. Over 90 per cent of the sales in darknet markets are reportedly related to drugs. With traffickers exploiting technological advancements for their nefarious activities, government agencies cannot afford to remain behind the game on the cyber front. The NCB has stated that cannabis seizures have almost doubled in five years. These ‘soft’ drugs continue to fall under the purview of the NDPS Act, even as the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes is allowed in states such as Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Decriminalising cannabis by amending the Act can enable the NCB to focus on curbing the money-spinning trade in synthetic narcotics rather than expending its resources on catching small fry.
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February - 16 
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) TS Tirumurti on February 16, said that developments in Afghanistan will have wider ramifications to the Central Asia region, The Statesman reports on February 17. Participating in UN Security Council open debate on “Cooperation between the
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India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) TS Tirumurti on February 16, said that developments in Afghanistan will have wider ramifications to the Central Asia region, The Statesman reports on February 17. Participating in UN Security Council open debate on “Cooperation between the UN and the Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations in Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Cooperation between the United Nations and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)”, he said, “The developments in Afghanistan will have wider ramifications to the Central Asia region, particularly the possible growth in international terrorism and drug trafficking emanating from the Afghan territory”.
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February - 18 
The Gujarat Government has admitted it is facing many maritime challenges owing to its long coastline and that heroin seizures have witnessed a 10-fold increase in the last two years, The Print reports on February 19. The government has now suggested that the Indian Coast Guard should think of usin
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The Gujarat Government has admitted it is facing many maritime challenges owing to its long coastline and that heroin seizures have witnessed a 10-fold increase in the last two years, The Print reports on February 19. The government has now suggested that the Indian Coast Guard should think of using drones for coastal surveillance and interception. The Gujarat Government also pointed out that foreigners visiting the country on medical visas should be closely monitored, while Maharashtra and Karnataka highlighted the importance of detecting and deporting foreigners suspected of drug trafficking and who overstayed their visa periods.
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February - 18 
A joint commitment to fight extremism and terrorism and enhancing maritime cooperation, among other issues, were the key takeaways of the virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on February 18, reports The Indian Express.
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A joint commitment to fight extremism and terrorism and enhancing maritime cooperation, among other issues, were the key takeaways of the virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on February 18, reports The Indian Express. Prime Minister Modi said that India and the UAE will stand shoulder to shoulder against terrorism and referred to the recent terror attacks in the Gulf nation even as he delved into various facets of the expanding ties between the two countries. “We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks in the UAE. India and the UAE will stand shoulder to shoulder against terrorism,” he said. On defence and security, both sides agreed to enhance maritime cooperation contributing to maintenance of peace and security in the region. They also reaffirmed joint commitment to fight against extremism and terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, in all forms, at both regional and international levels.
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February - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that Dawood Ibrahim has formed a special unit to target India and the names of political leaders and famous businessmen featured on the hit list, as per the probe agency, India Today reports on February 19. The First Information Report (FIR) revea
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that Dawood Ibrahim has formed a special unit to target India and the names of political leaders and famous businessmen featured on the hit list, as per the probe agency, India Today reports on February 19. The First Information Report (FIR) revealed that Dawood Ibrahim along with his special unit was planning to launch an attack on the country using explosives and lethal weapons with the aim of inciting violence in different parts of the country. Apart from this, Dawood Ibrahim has his focus on Delhi and Mumbai, the probe agency said.
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February - 20 
On February 20, Coordination Committee (CorCom), a conglomeration of 6 banned militant outfits, called for a “complete lockdown” from 1 PM until the PM left the state on February 22, reports Northeast Today. The lockdown was meant to boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit into the northeastern
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On February 20, Coordination Committee (CorCom), a conglomeration of 6 banned militant outfits, called for a “complete lockdown” from 1 PM until the PM left the state on February 22, reports Northeast Today. The lockdown was meant to boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit into the northeastern state of Manipur on February 22. United People's Revolutionary Front of Manipur (UPRFM) also has called for a State-wide total shutdown from 1 am of February 22 against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the State. Like CorCom, UPRFM also stated that the total shutdown will continue till the time the Prime Minister leaves Manipur.
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February - 20 
Pakistani militants killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in recent months have been found in possession of sophisticated weapons abandoned by the American troops in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover last year and the weapons "could reach Kashmir anytime", Major General Ajay Chandpuria said on
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Pakistani militants killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in recent months have been found in possession of sophisticated weapons abandoned by the American troops in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover last year and the weapons "could reach Kashmir anytime", Major General Ajay Chandpuria said on February 20, reports Greater Kashmir. Major General Ajay Chandpuria said that they have recovered arms and ammunition "from terrorists killed near Line of Control (LoC) which were used by the U.S. in Afghanistan". "Till the time the US troops were in Afghanistan, situation was different, but since they left in August last year, the sophisticated weapons and new generation night vision devices have for sure been transported to the Line of Control, " Major General Ajay Chandpuria said. "There have been 6-8 infiltration attempts along the LoC in the last year that we have foiled, but the arms and ammunition recovered is not generally seen here. It was in Afghanistan when the American troops were deployed there, " he added.
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February - 21 
People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on February 21 has claimed responsibility for the February 20 IED blast. Mangal Khuman, ‘publicity officer’ of PREPAK, said that the attack was executed by Special Task Force C of PREPAK's Red Army. He further stated that the attack was part of Co-
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People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on February 21 has claimed responsibility for the February 20 IED blast. Mangal Khuman, ‘publicity officer’ of PREPAK, said that the attack was executed by Special Task Force C of PREPAK's Red Army. He further stated that the attack was part of Co-Ordination Committee's (CorCom) total shutdown and boycott of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's visit to the State.
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February - 22 
Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Speaker Om Birla, in his address to the members of the Federal National Council (FNC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 22, said India has always opposed terrorism in all forms, reports The Times of India. “I strongly and unequivocally condem
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Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Speaker Om Birla, in his address to the members of the Federal National Council (FNC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 22, said India has always opposed terrorism in all forms, reports The Times of India. “I strongly and unequivocally condemn the recent terrorist attack in the UAE,” Birla said and emphasised on the need for unity among nations in the fight against terrorism. He stressed that for global security, stability and sustainable development, it is necessary that all the nations of the world come together to fight the challenges of terrorism and violent extremism. The Speaker said the shared concern of India and the UAE with regard to increasing threats from religious extremism and terrorism to the safety of people, is reshaping cooperation between the two countries in the current regional and global scenarios.
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February - 22 
Madhya Pradesh is formulating a policy for relief, rehabilitation, and surrender of Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) that includes a provision for one-year parole for jailed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who provide information for wiping out rebels from a particular region, report
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Madhya Pradesh is formulating a policy for relief, rehabilitation, and surrender of Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) that includes a provision for one-year parole for jailed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who provide information for wiping out rebels from a particular region, reports Hindustan Times on February 23. The policy has been drafted amid an increase in Maoist activity, especially in Mandla, Dindori, and Balaghat bordering Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The parole provision is not in Maoist surrender policies of LWE-hit States such as Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. A home department officer, who did not wish to be named, said the draft of the policy will soon be presented before the Cabinet for approval. “A first of its kind provision will give chance to convicted Maoist to get parole of one year by sharing information regarding top Maoist leaders, their movement, their diversification plans, sources of finance and arms that can help the forces to eliminate rebels from a particular area,” reads the copy of the draft. The State Government has powers to grant parole to convicts and a home secretary-led committee decides such applications. The policy says the district and state-level committees will be formed to decide whether a Maoist is eligible for surrender or not. “The surrendered Maoists will get ₹5 lakh [INR 500,000] or money equivalent to reward on their arrest, whichever is higher, and also ₹6,000 [INR 6,000] monthly for 36 months for professional training to restart their lives. Unmarried Maoists will get ₹25,000 [INR 25,000] for weddings. They will get health insurance under Ayushman Bharat Scheme, a house under Pradhan Mantri Awas Scheme, and a ration under food security scheme,” the draft policy says.
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February - 23 
Amid the shrinking footprints of Maoists in Chhattisgarh, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to set up more Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in the State soon to increase its operational dominance in the so-called 'Red Corridor' region, reports odishatv.in February 24. According to CRPF officials
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Amid the shrinking footprints of Maoists in Chhattisgarh, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to set up more Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in the State soon to increase its operational dominance in the so-called 'Red Corridor' region, reports odishatv.in February 24. According to CRPF officials, the force has 34 operative FOBs in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) regions while it was decided to add up 25 more by the end of 2022. "So far, 11 bases have been set up and the rest will be added up by the end of this year," an official said. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in March 2021, had tasked the CRPF to set up six FOBs each on Bheji-Chintagufa axis, Kistaram-Chintalnar axis, Basaguda-Pamed axis, Basaguda-Jagargunda axis, and the Usoor-Pamed axis. As per the force officials, the four FOBs - Elarmadugu, Kollaiguda, Karigundam, and Potakpalli - on the Bheji-Chintagufa axis have been set up while Minapa, Elmagunda and Mukram Nala on the Kistaram-Chintalnar axis, Tarrem and Mokur on Basaguda-Pamed axis, and Dharmavaram and Galgam on Usoor-Pamed axis have been established. The CRPF officials said that the pending FOB at Silger on Basaguda-Pamed axis, T-Junction, Kunded, Bedre on Basaguda-Jagargunda axis and Nabmi on Usoor-Pamed axis will be taken up this year. The FOBs will be better fortified while the security forces will be equipped with the latest weapons, bullet and land mine proof vehicles and better medical facilities.
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February - 24 
Delhi Police Commissioner, Rakesh Asthana on February 24, said that 13 terrorists, including two of Pakistan trained Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) module, were arrested in 2021, reports Daily Pioneer. The number was 32 terrorists during 2020 year, which was the highest since 2016. A total of fi
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Delhi Police Commissioner, Rakesh Asthana on February 24, said that 13 terrorists, including two of Pakistan trained Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) module, were arrested in 2021, reports Daily Pioneer. The number was 32 terrorists during 2020 year, which was the highest since 2016. A total of five terrorists were arrested in 2019, eight in 2018, 11 in 2017 and 16 in 2016. Asthana said that a total of 13 terrorists belonging to diverse terrorist organisations like the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Pak-trained ISI module, Kuki National Front (KNF) and Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) were arrested and their plans to execute terrorist strikes in the national Capital were foiled. A sizeable quantity of explosives, arms, ammunition and other incriminating material were recovered along with these arrests. Pakistani-national Mohammad Ashraf, entered India in 2004 and was residing in Delhi and other locations under the assumed name of Ali Ahmed Noor while functioning as a key player among various ‘sleeper cell’ nodes in India arrested, Police said.
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February - 24 
The Centre on February 24, told the Supreme Court that investigation into 57 cases of terror and naxal financing has resulted in identification of proceeds of crime to the tune of INR 1,249 crore and attachment of 256 properties worth INR 982 crore besides filing of 37 prosecution complaints and con
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The Centre on February 24, told the Supreme Court that investigation into 57 cases of terror and naxal financing has resulted in identification of proceeds of crime to the tune of INR 1,249 crore and attachment of 256 properties worth INR 982 crore besides filing of 37 prosecution complaints and conviction of two terrorists under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reports The Indian Express. “The attached properties include that of Hafiz Mohammad Sayeed (UN-designated terrorist), Syed Salahuddin (head of Hizb-ul Mujahideen-HM) and Iqbal Mirchi (an international narcotics smuggler involved in the Mumbai blasts),” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the three-judge bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and C T Ravikumar.
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February - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 conducted searches at three locations across Kerala and Andhra Pradesh in connection with the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) recruitment case, reports The Print. The places raided by the NIA are Wayanad District in Kerala and Guntur a
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 conducted searches at three locations across Kerala and Andhra Pradesh in connection with the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) recruitment case, reports The Print. The places raided by the NIA are Wayanad District in Kerala and Guntur and Chittoor Districts in Andhra Pradesh. The NIA officials said, “The case relates to the recruitment of vulnerable youth into the fold of CPI (Maoist) [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] and further training them for induction into their frontal organisations for organising terrorist camps to further the activities of CPI (Maoist) and threatening the unity, integrity and sovereignty of India.” The NIA also claimed to have seized various incriminating documents, digital devices, SIM cards, digital storage devices.
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February - 26 
The Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on February 26 said that rare type of chemical in liquid form has been recovered from the militants for the first time in Arnia on February 25 as he charged the neighbouring country, without naming Pakistan, for trying to keep alive the dying militan
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The Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on February 26 said that rare type of chemical in liquid form has been recovered from the militants for the first time in Arnia on February 25 as he charged the neighbouring country, without naming Pakistan, for trying to keep alive the dying militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking to media persons at Udhampur, DGP Dilbag Singh said in the consignment of arms, ammunition and explosives sent from drone on February 25 and seized at Arnia, chemical in liquid form has been found for the first time and efforts are on to ascertain its nature. Asserting that the neighbour continued mischief by sending consignment of arms, ammunition and explosives, the DGP Dilbag Singh said the good thing is that they are being seized before falling into hands of the militants. “The neighbour has long history of hatching conspiracies to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir. The militancy is dying but they want to keep it alive. They are sending militants and consignments of weapons through tunnels, drones etc but such attempts are being successfully thwarted,” Dilbag Singh added. In 2021, he pointed out, 182 militants were killed but number of weapons recovered was more than 300 which indicated that the neighbour wants to make more militants in J&K. “Pakistan is also trying to overcome shortage of weapons by sending consignments through drones but our team network and Physical Security Grid are doing good job and recovering the weaponry,” the DGP added further.
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February - 27 
The Delhi Police’s the Special Cell, was successful in recovering Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of the face value of INR 25,89,000 during 2021, officials said, canindia.com reports on February 28. As many as 13 counterfeiters were also arrested. According to the Special Cell officials, the recov
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The Delhi Police’s the Special Cell, was successful in recovering Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of the face value of INR 25,89,000 during 2021, officials said, canindia.com reports on February 28. As many as 13 counterfeiters were also arrested. According to the Special Cell officials, the recovered FICN primarily belonged to the currency denominations of INR 2000, 500, 200, and 100 and were of high to medium quality. In the past one year, the most notable achievement of the unit in this field was the apprehension of notorious counterfeiters Sheikh Shehzad and Habib-ur-Rehman under the provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act- UAPA and seizure of high quality FICN of the face value of INR 2,16,000 in their possession.
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February - 28 
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Faraz Malik, son of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Minority Development, Aukaf, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister of Maharashtra, Nawab Malik, who is already in Police custody (arrested on February 24), reports indiatvnews.com. ED
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Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Faraz Malik, son of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Minority Development, Aukaf, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister of Maharashtra, Nawab Malik, who is already in Police custody (arrested on February 24), reports indiatvnews.com. ED sources have claimed that they have established a money trail linking Nawab Malik to the people connected to the underworld. ED sources have also claimed that they have found details of benami investments of Nawab Malik in a few real estate projects.
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February - 28 
The Assam State Government on February 28 declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” for up to six months following a review of law-and-order situation in the state, reports East Mojo. The declaration made as per powers conferred under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
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The Assam State Government on February 28 declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” for up to six months following a review of law-and-order situation in the state, reports East Mojo. The declaration made as per powers conferred under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 will stay in effect unless otherwise withdrawn by the state government. Earlier, on September 2021, the order for extension of ‘Disturbed area’ was issued.
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March - 2 
The Gaya district administration has initiated a slew of measures for strengthening the Security Forces (SFs) to curb Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities as well as providing basic amenities and livelihood opportunities to locals in the hinterlands, reports The Times of India on
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The Gaya district administration has initiated a slew of measures for strengthening the Security Forces (SFs) to curb Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities as well as providing basic amenities and livelihood opportunities to locals in the hinterlands, reports The Times of India on March 3. A big conference hall would soon come up at the Gaya Police Lines for holding strategic meetings to curb Maoist activities in and around the district, including neighbouring Aurangabad. An administrative sanction for construction of the same has recently been accorded under the special central assistance scheme. Besides, nod has been given for development of 11 heath centres in Sherghati sub-division to provide basic health facilities to locals. There is special focus under special central assistance scheme on building supplementary infrastructure for paramilitary forces, health infrastructure in remote villages besides, development of facilities for the common people in health, education, agriculture and other sectors with employment and income generation opportunities. Gaya District Magistrate (DM) Thiyagarajan SM said, “Infrastructure has to be developed at the SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) camp at Gurpa, CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) camp at Salaiya and the camps of paramilitary forces in Sherghati sub-division. Apart from strengthening the paramilitary forces with additional facilities at the camps, administrative sanction has been accorded for construction of a big conference hall at police lines here. A plan has been prepared to curb Maoist activities in and around Gaya district. Strategy to curb Maoist activities in and around Gaya and neighbouring Aurangabad districts falling on bordering areas of Bihar and Jharkhand would be discussed at the meetings held in the conference hall.”
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March - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on March 4, filed a chargesheet against five suspected Khalistani operatives, identified as Harmesh Singh, Darvesh Singh, Gurmukh Singh, Gagandeep Singh and Lakhbir Singh Rode — all residents of Punjab, in a case of arms and narcotics smuggling from across t
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on March 4, filed a chargesheet against five suspected Khalistani operatives, identified as Harmesh Singh, Darvesh Singh, Gurmukh Singh, Gagandeep Singh and Lakhbir Singh Rode — all residents of Punjab, in a case of arms and narcotics smuggling from across the border via drones, reports The Indian Express. “Investigation has revealed that the charge sheeted accused persons had smuggled illegal consignments of arms, ammunition, explosives and narcotics from across the India-Pakistan border to carry out terror activities in India,” the NIA said in a statement. According to the NIA, these illegal consignments were sent by the absconding accused Lakhbir Singh Rode, ‘chief’ of International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), and his associates from Pakistan via drones. “These consignments were received by co-accused and further discreetly passed on to other accused persons involved in the conspiracy to carry out subversive activities in India. Incriminating evidences have been found against all the charge sheeted accused persons,” the NIA statement said. The case was initially registered at Mamdot Police Station limits in Ferozepur District of Punjab on August 8, 2021. The NIA took over the case in November 2021.
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March - 6 
Police teams from Telangana, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal interrogated Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and a member of its ‘central committee’ (CC), Arun Kumar Bhattacharjee aka Kanchan Da aka Kanak aka Kabir (72), who was arrested along with Assam state organising committee memb
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Police teams from Telangana, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal interrogated Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and a member of its ‘central committee’ (CC), Arun Kumar Bhattacharjee aka Kanchan Da aka Kanak aka Kabir (72), who was arrested along with Assam state organising committee member of the outfit Akash Orang aka Rahul, from a tea garden under Udharbond Police Station limits in Cachar District of Assam on March 6, reports The Times of India on March 10. Bhattacharjee has over 200 cases registered against him in several states and a cash reward of INR 30 million was announced in exchange for information on him. Police sources said Police of these three States are likely to take him into custody in connection with their cases. “He will be in custody with Assam police for at least another 15 days as of now,” sources added. CPI-Maoist became active in Assam around 2009-10 and its activities gained steam after Bhattacharjee entered the State in 2019 and took charge of Assam and the northeast region.
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March - 7 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (general shutdown strike) on March 10 in select areas of Jharkhand and Bihar to draw the attention of the people towards the “fascist behaviour” of the governments, reports The Times of India on March 8. The outfit also asked pe
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (general shutdown strike) on March 10 in select areas of Jharkhand and Bihar to draw the attention of the people towards the “fascist behaviour” of the governments, reports The Times of India on March 8. The outfit also asked people to take lessons from the Russian aggression of Ukraine and described it as a fallout of the growing power of the “capitalist, fascist rulers”. It also drew a parallel between the Ukraine crisis and the Police action against the Maoists in the country. The bandh was called by the outfit’s Bihar- Jharkhand-North Chhattisgarh-Uttar Pradesh Simant Regional Committee (BJNCUPSRC) in Magadh division of Bihar, north and south Chhotanagpur divisions and Palamu division of Jharkhand. In a release, BJNCUPSRC ‘spokesperson’ Manas said, “Earlier, Ukraine was part of the socialist republic founded by great communist leaders — comrade Stalin and Lenin but with the growing power of imperialist and capitalist regimes, the republic disintegrated. Today, imperialist Russia is unable to accept Ukraine’s independent status and is trying to retake it its colony.” The statement also warned the people that a similar danger lurks in the country.
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March - 8 
An encounter between People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Security Forces (SF) took place near Khontal village bordering Myanmar of Chandel District in Manipur on March 8, reports Northeast Now. According to sources, the gunbattle started after a group of PLA rebels attempted to infiltrate into Manipu
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An encounter between People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Security Forces (SF) took place near Khontal village bordering Myanmar of Chandel District in Manipur on March 8, reports Northeast Now. According to sources, the gunbattle started after a group of PLA rebels attempted to infiltrate into Manipur in India from Myanmar. Three PLA militants including a self-styled lieutenant is believed to have sustained bullet injuries. Later, the militants are stated to have returned to their bases in Myanmar. Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) Deputy Secretary Publicity Roben Khuman and Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) Secretary Publicity Thomas Numai in a joint statement claimed that PLA and MNPF had attacked a camp of 4 Assam Rifles (AR) and set it on fire causing injuries to Assam Rifles personnel near Khontal village, adds East Mojo.
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March - 8 
On March 8, India stated that Pakistan has failed to meet the global demand for dismantling of its “terrorism mill” that churns out terrorists responsible for violating the right to life of people in South Asia and around the world, reports The Print. Exercising India’s right of reply in response to
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On March 8, India stated that Pakistan has failed to meet the global demand for dismantling of its “terrorism mill” that churns out terrorists responsible for violating the right to life of people in South Asia and around the world, reports The Print. Exercising India’s right of reply in response to statements delivered by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during the General Debate in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Geneva, Indramani Pandey said, ‘Shameful that a country, whose top leadership has openly admitted that its military and intelligence agency has created terrorist groups and trained them to fight in Afghanistan and the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, has the “audacity” to comment about the human rights of people in India’. While reminding the UNHRC of the terror attacks in Mumbai, Pathankot and Pulwama, Pandey slammed Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for raking bilateral issues at multilateral forms and said that the top leadership of Pakistan has openly admitted that their military and intelligence agency (ISI) has created terrorist groups to fight in Afghanistan and the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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March - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party leadership was committing various forms of harassment against tribal women and girls, alleged Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Dutt on March 8, reports Telangana Today. In a statement in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 8 the SP said Ma
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party leadership was committing various forms of harassment against tribal women and girls, alleged Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Dutt on March 8, reports Telangana Today. In a statement in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 8 the SP said Maoists have no minimum etiquette, no moral attitude towards women and International Women’s Day. Describing the banned Maoist party as fascist and terrorist party he said tribal women and girls were being oppressed by the Maoists. Tribal girls were not being given the opportunity to study. They were being forced to join the Maoist party. Tribal girls were being forcibly married off by Maoist leaders who were not even providing the girls proper medical facilities, Dutt complained. He noted that the Maoists were using women to meet their needs in Dandakaranya and obstructing their development. Maoist ideologies were forced on innocent tribal women and alienated them from the outside world.
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March - 8 
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar based Army’s 15th Corps Lieutenant General D P Pandey on March 8 said that youth are being propagated to lob grenades at the busy places as militants have failed to carry out big strikes on Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking to r
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar based Army’s 15th Corps Lieutenant General D P Pandey on March 8 said that youth are being propagated to lob grenades at the busy places as militants have failed to carry out big strikes on Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking to reporters on the side-lines of a function organised on the eve of World Women’s Day in Srinagar, the GOC said that since militants are not able to carry out big strikes on SFs of late, young men are being lured to lob grenades at busy public places as seen the other day in city where an elderly man and a young girl lost their lives. “We believe society has a great role to play here to prevent such incidents,” he added.
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March - 8 
In a two-day operation, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Mahamaya Reserve Forest under Bagribari Police Station (PS) in Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports East Mojo on March 9. In a press conference on March 8, Special Director General of Police-cum-IGP (BTAD) L R Bishnoi sta
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In a two-day operation, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Mahamaya Reserve Forest under Bagribari Police Station (PS) in Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports East Mojo on March 9. In a press conference on March 8, Special Director General of Police-cum-IGP (BTAD) L R Bishnoi stated that two Israel-made UG rifles and four magazines, 22 pressure bombs with their caps and 16 HE36 hand grenades wrapped in plastic were recovered under the forest ground. The arms and ammunition is suspected to belong to erstwhile militants of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
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March - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) personnel on March 9 conducted multiple raids in the Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. “Among the places being raided presently are the residences of former Jamaat-e-Islami district presidents, Abdul Gani Wani and Peer Tanveer”, NIA s
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) personnel on March 9 conducted multiple raids in the Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. “Among the places being raided presently are the residences of former Jamaat-e-Islami district presidents, Abdul Gani Wani and Peer Tanveer”, NIA said, adding that further details would be shared with the media after the conclusion of the raids.
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March - 10 
An Indian who had joined Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) have died in Afghanistan while carrying a suicide attack, Hindustan Times reports on March 11. The Voice of Khurasan, an IS-KP publication, which identified him as Najeeb Al Hindi, an engineering (M. Tech) student from Kerala, gave no
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An Indian who had joined Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) have died in Afghanistan while carrying a suicide attack, Hindustan Times reports on March 11. The Voice of Khurasan, an IS-KP publication, which identified him as Najeeb Al Hindi, an engineering (M. Tech) student from Kerala, gave no further details about the killing of Najeeb except saying that he volunteered for inghimasi (a suicide attack) following his marriage with a Pakistani woman. The publication compared him to Hanzala Ibn Abi Amir, one of the companions of Prophet Mohammed who died in the Battle of Uhud at the age of 24 after leaving for the battlefield on his wedding night.
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March - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘Central Committee’ (CC) has appealed to the people to observe ‘Anti-Imperialist Week’ from March 23 to 29 across the country, reports Telangana Today on March 10. In a statement in Bhadradri Kothagudem of Telangana on march 10 the CC ‘spokesperson’
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘Central Committee’ (CC) has appealed to the people to observe ‘Anti-Imperialist Week’ from March 23 to 29 across the country, reports Telangana Today on March 10. In a statement in Bhadradri Kothagudem of Telangana on march 10 the CC ‘spokesperson’ Abhay said the Anti-Imperialist Day would be celebrated on March 23 marking the 90th death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. Russian imperialism led to its aggression on Ukraine which was the result of the imperialist contention between US-EU and Russia. The people of Ukraine were giving stiff resistance with the spirit of anti-imperialism to this aggression. Imperialist forces put the burden on the backward countries, working class and middle classes of the capitalist countries. Imperialists thought it necessary to deploy para-military forces to suppress the rising struggles against imperialist exploitation. In India Brahmanic Hindutva fascist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was instigating fake nationalism and implementing exploitive policies more aggressively since it came to power. The country’s economy was totally surrendered to the imperialists. The result was demonetisation, Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, black agrarian laws, making Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)s to plunder country’s natural resources, anti-worker laws, suppression of revolutionary movement through SAMADHAN-Prahar offensive and splitting the country on the basis of religion, Abhay said. On the other hand, the Central government was privatising insurance, banking and railways to benefit capitalists. All the Maoist parties, oppressed classes, sections and professionals, the national bourgeoisie have to celebrate the anti-imperialist week, he added.
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March - 11 
After the Centre's nod, the Meghalaya Government on March 11 initiated the process to hold formal talks with the banned militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports Assam Tribune. A senior official of the Meghalaya Home Department said that the State Government has appoint
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After the Centre's nod, the Meghalaya Government on March 11 initiated the process to hold formal talks with the banned militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports Assam Tribune. A senior official of the Meghalaya Home Department said that the State Government has appointed retired IAS officer Peter S. Dkhar as the interlocutor for facilitating the talks with the HNLC, which also last month offered to hold peace talks with the Centre and the Meghalaya Government without any pre-conditions.
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March - 14 
On March 14, National Investigation Agency (NIA) informed the special court in Ahmedabad of Gujarat that those arrested in Mundra haul case have links with terror groups in Pakistan, reports The Indian Express. In a statement, NIA stated that a chargesheet has been filed against 16 people including
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On March 14, National Investigation Agency (NIA) informed the special court in Ahmedabad of Gujarat that those arrested in Mundra haul case have links with terror groups in Pakistan, reports The Indian Express. In a statement, NIA stated that a chargesheet has been filed against 16 people including 11 Afghan nationals, four Indians and an Iranian in connection with the case. Further, the anti-terror agency establishing links between the accused Mohammad Hasan Hussain Dad and Mohammad Hasan Dad and other co-conspirators with proscribed terror organisations based in Pakistan, said, ‘The proceeds of drug trafficking were channelled back to foreign entities through hawala channels at the behest of Pak-based terror outfits for use in anti-India activities.’ Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported on September 21 that nearly three tonnes of heroin worth USD 2.7 billion was seized at Mundra port (Kutch District) in Gujarat.
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March - 15 
Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] violence in the country has reduced by 77 per cent, from an all-time high of 2,258 in 2009 to 509 in 2021, Union Minister Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) on March 15, reports The Pioneer. The Minister of State Home Affairs (Mo
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Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] violence in the country has reduced by 77 per cent, from an all-time high of 2,258 in 2009 to 509 in 2021, Union Minister Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) on March 15, reports The Pioneer. The Minister of State Home Affairs (MoSHA) said the Central Government has been supplementing the efforts of States as envisaged in the 'National Policy and Action Plan (NPAP) to address Left Wing Extremism', which was launched in 2015. He said the steadfast implementation of the NPAP policy has resulted in consistent decline in violence and constriction of its geographical spread of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). "The incidents of LWE violence have reduced by 77 per cent from an all-time high of 2,258 in 2009 to 509 in 2021. Similarly, resultant deaths — civilians and security personnel — have reduced by 85 per cent from all-time high of 1,005 in 2010 to 147 in 2021," Union Minister Rai said.
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March - 15 
The Union Government on March 15 said that 62 Security Force (SF) personnel lost their lives and 106 were injured in terrorist violence, including encounters during infiltration, in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2020, while 42 SF personnel were killed and 117 injured in such incidents in 2021, reports
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The Union Government on March 15 said that 62 Security Force (SF) personnel lost their lives and 106 were injured in terrorist violence, including encounters during infiltration, in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2020, while 42 SF personnel were killed and 117 injured in such incidents in 2021, reports Daily Excelsior. As many as 176 attempts were made to infiltrate into J&K from across the border in the last two years in which 31 terrorists were killed, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament). Rai said the attempts of terrorist infiltration from across the border are mainly in Jammu and Kashmir which has been affected by terrorist violence, sponsored and supported from across the border. According the available information, there were 99 attempts of infiltration in 2020 and 77 in 2021 while 19 terrorists were killed in such infiltration attempts in 2020 and 12 terrorists were killed in 2021 and one was arrested, he said replying to a written question.
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March - 16 
Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster in protest of Anis Khan death were found in Barasat in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal on March 16, reports tv9bangla.com. The poster says "I want revenge for Anis's murder". Police said, they have already started investigation into the i
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Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster in protest of Anis Khan death were found in Barasat in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal on March 16, reports tv9bangla.com. The poster says "I want revenge for Anis's murder". Police said, they have already started investigation into the incident to find out who or what is behind the poster incident. Several posters were seen on the pillars of the overhead gate adjacent to the Barasat Colony junction. In red ink on a white piece of paper, one of them reads, "I want revenge for the murder of Anis Khan." One reads, "Revenge the murder of Anis Khan, bury the grassroots." Somewhere it was written, "Martyr Comrade Anis Khan Lal Salam." Written in place of the sender below, CPI (Maoist). However, it is reported that Anis Khan died of a fall from the roof of his two-storey home at the Dakshin Khan Para in Sarda village under the Amta assembly constituency in Howrah District on February 19.
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March - 16 
Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt has accused the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Party leader Azad of molesting women working in the party, reports Telangana Today. In a statement in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on March 16, the SP said it was a shame that Maoist
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Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt has accused the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Party leader Azad of molesting women working in the party, reports Telangana Today. In a statement in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on March 16, the SP said it was a shame that Maoist party leaders who claim to be fighting for women’s rights were committing atrocities against women. Despite complaints by Azad’s victims, the top leadership had failed at least to reprimand him, he alleged in his statement. Referring to a specific incident Dutt said Police have credible information that Azad recently assaulted sexually a woman working in party when she went to take bath in the forests of Buttalanka-Yerrapalli on Telangana Chhattisgarh borders. The victim, greatly pained at the incident, complained to the Maoist top leadership but no action was taken against Azad. Following that the woman went into a State of deep depression and confusion. It was unfortunate that no action was taken against him even after the woman complained about the incident and Azad continues to sexually harass innocent tribal women, Dutt remarked. Innocent tribal women were forcibly recruited into the party by Maoist leaders for their survival and then they were being used for unscrupulous activities in the name of corrupt ideologies. How could the Maoists do justice to women when they harass the women in the Maoist party, SP sought to know.
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March - 16 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) Kuldiep Singh on March 16 said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is “very good” and is improving further, reports Daily Excelsior. “The situation is very good (in Jammu and Kashmir). CRPF is working as an aid to civil authorities and is
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) Kuldiep Singh on March 16 said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is “very good” and is improving further, reports Daily Excelsior. “The situation is very good (in Jammu and Kashmir). CRPF is working as an aid to civil authorities and is providing its assistance to the local government. The situation has improved a lot and is improving further,” Singh added.
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March - 16 
The Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on March 16 said Pakistani handlers were pushing terrorists into the Union Territory to harm civilians and disturb the prevailing peaceful atmosphere, reports Daily Excelsior. “Over the past two weeks, the evil designs of terrorists once again came t
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The Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on March 16 said Pakistani handlers were pushing terrorists into the Union Territory to harm civilians and disturb the prevailing peaceful atmosphere, reports Daily Excelsior. “Over the past two weeks, the evil designs of terrorists once again came to light when they targeted Panches and Sarpanchs. The sinful acts of harming and killing innocent people evoked strong condemnation from all quarters,” DGP said.
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March - 17 
Lack of road connectivity remains a “serious” challenge for Security Forces (SFs) who are moving deeper into Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-dominated areas of Chhattisgarh to set up new camps every year, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG), Kuldiep Singh, said on
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Lack of road connectivity remains a “serious” challenge for Security Forces (SFs) who are moving deeper into Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-dominated areas of Chhattisgarh to set up new camps every year, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG), Kuldiep Singh, said on March 17, reports The Indian Express. He said the force has set up 20 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) deep inside the State’s forests but over 330 kilometres of roads in the Sukma-Bijapur-Dantewada region are pending completion for almost 12 years. “The issue of roads (in the core Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] zone) is a serious one. Our camps are increasing by the day, deeper in Maoist areas. But we don’t have roads connecting them. There are projects stuck since 2007-08,” he said. According to CRPF data, 58 FOBs have been set up by the CRPF in zones affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) since 2020. Of these, 35 have been set up in the past one year alone, mostly in Chhattisgarh where Maoists continue to hold sway in parts of South Bastar. At the same time, the data show, only 50 per cent work has been completed on the 331 kilometres of roads in the Sukma-Bijapur-Dantewada region that was sanctioned by the Government in 2010. In 2012, two more road projects — Konta-Gollapalli (44 kilometres) and Bheji-Chintagufa (65 kilometres) — were sanctioned for Sukma, but only six kilometres of these have been constructed. Similarly, work on an eight-kilometres road project in Sukma sanctioned in 2015 is still in the initial stage. SFs have been pushing for good roads in core Maoist areas for them to launch quicker operations and prevent Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks. “There are multiple difficulties in this, the threat from Maoists is one,” Singh said. In 2017, 12 CRPF personnel were killed in a Maoist ambush while on security duty for a road being constructed at Bheji in Sukma, followed by another ambush more than a month later in Burkapal where 25 CRPF personnel were killed. Over the past year, the CRPF engaged in multiple encounters with Maoists in LWE areas where 19 Maoists and 10 CRPF men were killed.
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March - 17 
The Border Security Force (BSF), which has been deployed in Odisha’s Malkangiri and Koraput Districts, the area was once considered a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bastion, has asserted that the region is now free from the clutches of the Maoists, reports The Telegraph. After visiting
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The Border Security Force (BSF), which has been deployed in Odisha’s Malkangiri and Koraput Districts, the area was once considered a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bastion, has asserted that the region is now free from the clutches of the Maoists, reports The Telegraph. After visiting Malkangiri District, particularly the ‘Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) of Malkangiri District of Odisha, considered to be a Maoist hot bed, for two days Inspector General (IG) BSF Satish Chandra Budakoti said in Malkangiri on March 17: “The Swabhiman Anchal which used to be a liberated zone of Maoists has almost been sanitised. With the support of Odisha police, we fought and the Maoists fled away from the area.” The IG also appreciated the Odisha Government’s surrender policy, which has motivated the Maoists to lay down their arms and surrender. “We ensure that developmental work takes place in the area. Now the roads, bridges, schools and health facilities have changed the ground situation. New mobile towers are now installed in interior areas with support and cooperation of the BSF,” said IG BSF, Satish Chandra.
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March - 17 
There has been a sharp decline in the infiltration of foreign terrorists as well as in stone-pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since the abrogation of Article 370 from the erstwhile State, Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Kuldiep Singh said on March 17, reports Dail
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There has been a sharp decline in the infiltration of foreign terrorists as well as in stone-pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since the abrogation of Article 370 from the erstwhile State, Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Kuldiep Singh said on March 17, reports Daily Excelsior. However, noting the targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir, the officer said, “Some time there is a spurt in terrorist incidents” and the recent killing in “periodic series” are among those, and “it occurs”. Replying to queries during a press briefing here at the CRPF Headquarters, Singh said, “CRPF immediately try to control terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir soon after it gets inputs. These incidents are not totally controlled by internal terrorist people who are there. On many occasions, it is controlled by those sitting across the border and it is directed whom to be targeted or not.” CRPF DG Kuldiep Singh informed that the CRPF has neutralized 175 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and apprehended 183 from March 1, 2021, to March 16, 2022. Meanwhile, the CRPF has recovered 253 arms from Jammu and Kashmir and seized 7,541 ammunitions as well as 96.38 kilogrammes explosives, 23 Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 232 grenades, and 36 detonators from the Union Territory, Singh said. Further, he informed that as many as 91 encounters have taken place from March 1, 2021, to March 16 this year.
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March - 20 
Pakistan appears to have changed its tactics to keep Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the boil as instead of directly pushing trained terrorists onto the India side, the agencies of the neighbouring country are “now exploiting the religious fault lines”, brainwashing and radicalising Valley youths to join
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Pakistan appears to have changed its tactics to keep Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the boil as instead of directly pushing trained terrorists onto the India side, the agencies of the neighbouring country are “now exploiting the religious fault lines”, brainwashing and radicalising Valley youths to join terror ranks, officials in the security grid feel after analysing the recent trends on the ground, reports The Tribune on March 21. Officials said Pakistan had been desperate for long to get itself out of the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and this change in tactics should be seen in this backdrop. From its earlier policy of “bleed India thousand times” by directly sending trained terrorists and engage the forces in an indirect war, the Pakistan’s external spy agency, ISI, has changed its approach to launch into a low-intensity conflict by using “religious fault lines” and radicalise youth by instilling in them a sense of deprivation, officials said. In its bid get itself out of the FATF grey list, which Pakistan has been trying since 2016, the ISI began creating multiple shadow terror groups like The Resistance Front (TRF), Kashmir Tigers (KT), The People’s Anti-Fascist Force (PAFF) and Kashmir Janbaz Force (KJF). Most of them are offshoots of banned terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the officials said, adding that they were set up with the primary aim of creating a smoke screen to shield Pakistan from FATF sanctions and also to paint that terrorism in Kashmir is because of disenchantment among the local youth.
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March - 21 
The situation along the Line of Control (LoC) remains stable after the armies of India and Pakistan agreed to observe a ceasefire in February last year (2021), the Defence Ministry said on March 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, replying to a question in Rajya Sa
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The situation along the Line of Control (LoC) remains stable after the armies of India and Pakistan agreed to observe a ceasefire in February last year (2021), the Defence Ministry said on March 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of the Parliament), said the Army has been keeping a strong vigil on the situation and it remains prepared to thwart any threat from “inimical elements”. Aimed at reducing tensions, the Indian and Pakistani armies on February 25 last year announced that they would cease firing across the LoC while recommitting themselves to a 2003 ceasefire agreement. Without mentioning Pakistan, the Minister said Indian security forces deployed along the western borders are “adequately poised to respond to any challenge posed by adversary across the entire conflict”. Referring to the international border (IB) with Pakistan, Bhatt said there are indications of an “emerging narco-terror nexus sponsored by inimical elements across the border”. He further said, “The situation along Line of Control (LoC) remains stable post the Directorate General of Military Operations (DGMOs) understanding of February 2021.” The minister said both armies have exercised restraint in the interest of maintaining peace along the LoC.
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March - 22 
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said on March 22 that targeted killing will continue to remain a challenge for security agencies till there is a presence of gun and militants in the Valley, reports Daily Excelsior. He also said Security Forces (SFs) are alert at the border to foil infi
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Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said on March 22 that targeted killing will continue to remain a challenge for security agencies till there is a presence of gun and militants in the Valley, reports Daily Excelsior. He also said Security Forces (SFs) are alert at the border to foil infiltration attempts of militants. “When was not targeted killings a challenge? This (targeted killings) challenge is always there until there is presence of gun, militants and involvement of Pakistan,” Singh told reporters on the sidelines of a function in Jammu District. “Militants and their mentors are present everywhere. Such incidents (grenade attacks and targeted killings) take place due to their (terrorist) activities,” he said. The DGP said Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has been quick to solve incidents of targeted killings and action as per law has been taken against the guilty, adding, a large number of militants have been neutralised. Replying to a question on infiltration, the police chief said the border grid is alert to foil any such activity. “Any such attempt (from across the border), will not be allowed.”
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March - 23 
On March 23, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) issued a corrigendum to rectify their claims that the Security Forces (SF) had killed two of its members, reports East Mojo. In the release, NSCN said, “It is hereby rectified that the two men shot dead by the Indian security forces at K
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On March 23, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) issued a corrigendum to rectify their claims that the Security Forces (SF) had killed two of its members, reports East Mojo. In the release, NSCN said, “It is hereby rectified that the two men shot dead by the Indian security forces at Kolagaon in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh on the 20th March, 2022 are Corporal Khunnyak Bangsia of NSCN and a civilian Mr. Raato Kakho of Kolagaon and not as rendered in the previous Press Statement dated the 22nd March, 2022 which stated that two (2) NSCN members were killed. One was an NSCN member and the other one was a civilian.” Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported on March 20, two militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed and another one was injured in an encounter at Old Kolagaon area near Khonsa in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh. Following this incident, the locals had insisted that Retto Kakho, one of the persons killed, and Pakngam Lowang, the injured person, were civilians and had no association with the banned outfit. However, in reply to the claims of Kakho and Lowang being civilians, Assam Rifles said “If they were civilians, then why were they moving with the armed group in the middle of the jungle? Normally, the ones who help the insurgents are considered as overground workers. We shall, however, wait for the inquiry report before making any comments.”
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March - 23 
Extending its unstinted support to the two-day nationwide general strike called by the joint platform of central trade unions on March 28 and 29, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘Central Committee, (CC)’ has called upon workers in organised and unorganised sectors to unite and build
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Extending its unstinted support to the two-day nationwide general strike called by the joint platform of central trade unions on March 28 and 29, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘Central Committee, (CC)’ has called upon workers in organised and unorganised sectors to unite and build a broad-based labour movement against the “anti-labour” and “pro-capitalist” policies of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) dispensation at the Centre, reports The Hindu on March 24. “The fascist regime at the helm has been aggressively pursuing the privatisation and globalisation policies ever since it came to power at the Centre,” said CPI-Maoist ‘CC’ official spokesman Abhay in a statement. He further alleged that the hard-won 44 labour Laws were converted into four labour codes, attempts were being made to privatise public sector undertakings and hand over the bauxite and iron ore mines to corporate entities besides auctioning of coal blocks. The working class should play a lead role in the anti-imperialist struggle to protect the rights of the workforce and other toiling masses and safeguard public assets including Public Sector Units (PSUs), he said, calling upon workers, farmers, youth, and other sections of society to extend their full support to the general strike.
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March - 24 
Director General of (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir Police, Dilbag Singh, on March 24 said that the number of militants is fast decreasing but the militancy is still alive in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The DGP said that the number of militants and militancy related activities have st
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Director General of (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir Police, Dilbag Singh, on March 24 said that the number of militants is fast decreasing but the militancy is still alive in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The DGP said that the number of militants and militancy related activities have started falling over the past couple of years, “But that doesn’t mean militancy is over. Militancy is still alive but the situation has indeed changed,” he added. DGP, Singh said that as long as guns and grenades are available with the youth, innocent lives will continue to fall. He said that even a single grenade can injure several people and a single weapon can kill and threaten people. “This is why we are taking action and we are at it to destroy their support system and OGWs [Over Ground Workers] who are giving them backup”, he added. The DGP further said, “I urge youth to surrender who are carrying pistols, guns and grenades in their hands due to provocations by Pakistan and are killing innocents. I must tell them that this path leads to destruction of their own selves and society. I appeal them to adopt the path of peace.”
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March - 24 
Police on March 24 started the process of attaching immovable properties that were used to provide shelter to militants and also the houses where planning for militant attacks on Security Forces (SFs) and civilians were hatched, reports Daily Excelsior. The process has been started from Srinagar Di
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Police on March 24 started the process of attaching immovable properties that were used to provide shelter to militants and also the houses where planning for militant attacks on Security Forces (SFs) and civilians were hatched, reports Daily Excelsior. The process has been started from Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). “Process has started for attachment of some immovable properties which have been used for the purpose of militancy as per Section 2(g) & 25 of ULP Act. Don’t give shelter or harbour militants / associates. Legal action will be supplemented by property attachments as per law,” tweeted Srinagar Police. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rakesh Balwal said that houses where encounters took place, houses where militants took shelter and planned attacks on SFs and civilians will be attached. So far in 2020-21, over a dozen such houses have been identified in downtown, Pantha Chowk, Soura, Batamaloo, Nowgam and Harwan.
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March - 25 
As many as 58 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been neutralised in Police action, 194 have been arrested and 108 surrendered during the last five years, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal said on March 25, reports Kalinga TV. Addressing the State Assembly, the Governor said Left Win
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As many as 58 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been neutralised in Police action, 194 have been arrested and 108 surrendered during the last five years, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal said on March 25, reports Kalinga TV. Addressing the State Assembly, the Governor said Left Wing Extremism (LWE) was dealt with firmly during the last five years. The number of LWE affected Districts now stands at 10 from 21, due to the proactive response of the State Government and the Security Forces (SFs). The turnaround in the situation in ‘Swabhiman Anchal’ (earlier known as cut-off area) of Malkangiri District, which once was a Maoist bastion, has been the most redeeming feature in the success achieved in the anti-LWE front in the State. Stating that the overall law and order situation has remained by and large peaceful in the State in 2021, Lal said that communal tension, agitations by different labour and service organisations and students’ unrest, if any, were contained through the process of dialogue and Police alertness. The State Government is placing much needed emphasis on human resources requirements of the State Police, he said, adding that 4,205 posts in different ranks have been created to augment the capacity of the State Police during the last five years. Similarly, 29 Police Stations, five outposts and one town outpost have been created during the period, he pointed out.
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March - 25 
In a bid to prevent youth from joining Naxal [Left Extremism Extremist, LWE] groups, Jamshedpur Police are organising street plays to show the hollowness of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s way of life, “Bhatke Rahi (Misguided Traveller)” on March 25, reports The Avenue Mail. ‘Bhat
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In a bid to prevent youth from joining Naxal [Left Extremism Extremist, LWE] groups, Jamshedpur Police are organising street plays to show the hollowness of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s way of life, “Bhatke Rahi (Misguided Traveller)” on March 25, reports The Avenue Mail. ‘Bhatke Rahi’ street plays are being staged in Police Station areas like Bodam, Patmada, MGM, Ghatshila, Galudih, Dhalbhumarh, adjoining the West Bengal border. Its response is also overwhelming. Sports events are also being organised under community policing during street plays and prizes are also distributed among the winning contestants. The people of the village are also openly participating in this. “Poverty has basically been responsible for their problems. So, we are addressing these issues. If the youths start getting employment, they probably won’t take to arms. Hopefully, even hardcore Naxalites too would see logic behind our campaign, which seeks to encourage them to give up arms and join the mainstream,” said a Police official. Involving the community and educating them may effectively address the Naxalite menace in this area. The concept of community policing has also been introduced in many States, including Tamil Nadu, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. In this initiative, community support is sought to help Police in crime prevention, giving information about any antisocial or criminal activity in the area and helping Police in the arrest of proclaimed offenders.
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March - 27 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 27 filed a chargesheet against Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant Imdadullah alias Ali Babar alias Dujana, who was arrested by the Army during a foiled infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in Baramulla District of Jamm
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 27 filed a chargesheet against Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant Imdadullah alias Ali Babar alias Dujana, who was arrested by the Army during a foiled infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) last year, while his aide was killed, reports The Times of India. A huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives was seized from the spot, said an NIA spokesperson. Baramulla Police had initially registered a case in the matter, and NIA had re-registered the case a month later. The NIA filed the chargesheet under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act and the Foreigners Act.
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March - 27 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 27 raided the residence of jailed human rights activist Khurram Parvez in Sonwar Bagh area in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), in connection with a terror funding case and seized documents related to financial transactions, reports Th
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 27 raided the residence of jailed human rights activist Khurram Parvez in Sonwar Bagh area in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), in connection with a terror funding case and seized documents related to financial transactions, reports The Times of India. The NIA, in a statement, said the raids were conducted by a joint team of NIA officers, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and paramilitary personnel. “The case pertains to collection and transfer of funds by certain NGOs [Non-Governmental Organisations], trusts, societies and organisations on behalf of terrorist outfits to sustain secessionist and terror activities in Kashmir Valley,” said an NIA spokesperson. A special NIA court in Delhi had earlier sent Parvez to judicial custody in the case.
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March - 28 
General-Officer-Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh on March 28 alleged that Pakistan was using drugs as tool to spoil the youth of India, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressing a public gathering during the Mendhar festival close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Poo
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General-Officer-Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh on March 28 alleged that Pakistan was using drugs as tool to spoil the youth of India, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressing a public gathering during the Mendhar festival close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, the General said, “Mendhar festival has cleared that people in forward villages are heading towards development and peace.” But, the enemy (Pakistan) is unable to digest this prevailing peace and harmony close to the border, he noted. Lt General Singh said, “Earlier, the enemy was smuggling weapons and terrorists but now, it is using drugs as a tool to spoil our future generation. “An attempt is being made to make our youth drug addicts, but we must pledge to foil all their nefarious designs with collective efforts. All members of the society must fight against drug abuse initiated by the neighbouring country,” he added.
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March - 28 
Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have announced bandh (general shut down strike) in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam on April 5, reports news18.com. Eastern Regional Bureau (ERB) Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘spokesperson’ Sanket issued a press release on March 28 saying
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Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have announced bandh (general shut down strike) in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam on April 5, reports news18.com. Eastern Regional Bureau (ERB) Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘spokesperson’ Sanket issued a press release on March 28 saying that this bandh has been announced in protest against the arrest of ‘Central Committee (CC)’ and ERB member comrade Arun Kumar Bhattacharya alias Kanchan. According to the release, the ‘CC’ and ERB member comrade Arun Kumar Bhattacharya is being subjected to mental torture in the name of custodial interrogation. Despite the weak physical condition, proper arrangements for treatment and negligence in providing necessary medicines have been alleged in the release. It has also been said in the release that Kanchan should be given the status of a political prisoner and she should be released without any condition. Press, hospital, medical, milk supply vehicle and milk distribution center will remain free from this bandh. Reportedly, ‘CC’ of CPI-Maoist and ERB member Kanchan was arrested on March 22 from Assam.
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March - 31 
The Union Home Ministry (UMHA) has considerably reduced the ‘disturbed areas’ under the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, reports Northeast Now on April 1. According to a notification, the purview of AFSPA in Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Nokla
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The Union Home Ministry (UMHA) has considerably reduced the ‘disturbed areas’ under the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, reports Northeast Now on April 1. According to a notification, the purview of AFSPA in Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren and Zunheboto districts of Nagaland have been extended for another six months. This notification comes after Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah tweeted, “In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Shri @NarendraModi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades.” On the other hand, AFSPA was extended in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts and areas under Namsai and Mahadevpur police stations in Namsai District, bordering Assam, are declared as “disturbed area” under section 3 of AFSPA. UMHA stated, the “disturbed areas” tags in these three districts of Arunachal Pradesh came into effect on April 1 and will continue till September 30, unless withdrawn earlier.
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April - 1 
On April 1, five militants belonging to separate factions of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) surrendered in Tirap District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. The surrendered militants including two NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), two NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U), one Yung Aung faction of NSC
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On April 1, five militants belonging to separate factions of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) surrendered in Tirap District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. The surrendered militants including two NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), two NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U), one Yung Aung faction of NSCN – Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) deposited five pistols and some ammunition. According to Assam Rifles (AR), ‘The recent operation where a gun battle broke out between security forces and NSCN (IM) cadres at Kolagaon, in which one civilian was injured due to being used as a human shield by the insurgents had outraged the public of Tirap resulting in various protests being organized against the banned underground outfit.’ Further, AR said, ‘As per the surrendered cadres these atrocities by underground outfits towards the local population motivated them to lay down arms and join mainstream to show their support against the inhuman activities of underground outfits’.
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April - 4 
As many as 172 terrorists including 79 foreigners are active in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Army said on April 4, adding the number included 15 local youngsters who joined the terrorist ranks since the beginning of the new year, reports Daily Excelsior. A total of 156 terrorists 79 locals and 77 foreig
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As many as 172 terrorists including 79 foreigners are active in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Army said on April 4, adding the number included 15 local youngsters who joined the terrorist ranks since the beginning of the new year, reports Daily Excelsior. A total of 156 terrorists 79 locals and 77 foreigners are active in Kashmir and 16 others including two foreigners are operating in the Jammu region, a defence spokesman said quoting the data released by Indian Army’s northern command. The data for January to March 2022 revealed that a total of 15 local men joined the militancy. Two infiltration bids, one each in Kashmir and Jammu zones, were foiled along the Line of Control (LoC) this year, the Army said, referring to the infiltration bids foiled in Kupwara District, and Poonch in the Jammu region in January. While one Pakistani terrorist was killed and another captured alive in Kupwara during the failed infiltration bid on the first day of the new year, an attempt by a group of terrorists to infiltrate into this side from across the border in the Poonch District was foiled the next day. In addition, the Army scuttled the third infiltration attempt from Pakistan on April 4 when the alert troops shot dead a terrorist along the LoC in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri District. On terrorist-initiated incidents, the Army said a total of 35 such incidents were reported in the first three months of this year. These included 27 terrorist-initiated actions against Security Forces (SFs) and eight atrocities committed against civilians. The data also indicated that there was no ceasefire violation by Pakistan between January and March. Reportedly, the Director-General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan have announced an agreement to uphold the ceasefire along the LoC from February 24 and 25 night in 2021.
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April - 6 
As many as 87 civilians and 99 security force (SF) personnel have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, as compared to 177 civilians and 406 security personnel in the previous five years, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed
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As many as 87 civilians and 99 security force (SF) personnel have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, as compared to 177 civilians and 406 security personnel in the previous five years, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The Minister said the Central Government has a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and there has been a substantial decline in terrorist attacks from 417 in 2018 to 255 in 2019, 244 in 2020 and 229 in 2021. As many as 177 civilians and 406 security personnel were killed from May 2014 to August 4, 2019 in Jammu and Kashmir, while 87 civilians and 99 security personnel were killed from August 5, 2019 to November 2021, he said in a written reply to a question. “A robust security and intelligence grid is in place to prevent any terrorist attack. In addition, day and night area domination, round the clock checking at Nakas, patrolling and proactive operations against terrorists are being carried out,” he said.
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April - 6 
Talking to reporters in Srinagar, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that Security Forces (SFs) have killed 66 militants of JeM from December 21 to March 22, which has led to frustration among militants, who are now attacking the soft targets. “The two slain in Tral encounter
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Talking to reporters in Srinagar, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that Security Forces (SFs) have killed 66 militants of JeM from December 21 to March 22, which has led to frustration among militants, who are now attacking the soft targets. “The two slain in Tral encounter were operating in Srinagar. After civilian and soft target killing, they shifted to Tral area and were tracked and killed,” the IGP said, adding that in Pulwama, poor labourers from outside who had come here to earn their livelihood were attacked.
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April - 6 
Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha that four Kashmiri Pandits among 14 Hindus were killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019, reports Daily Excelsior. Rai also said that 34 people belonging to minority communities were killed by terrorists in Jammu and
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Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha that four Kashmiri Pandits among 14 Hindus were killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019, reports Daily Excelsior. Rai also said that 34 people belonging to minority communities were killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir in the last five years, including 11 in 2021. The Minister said the Government has taken several measures to ensure the safety of minorities in the valley. These include robust security and intelligence grid, group security in the form of static guards and day and night area domination. There is also round-the-clock checking at Nakas and patrolling in the areas where the minorities reside besides proactive operations against terrorists. Replying to another question, he said as many as 502 infiltrations have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since 2017.
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April - 8 
A bandh (general shutdown strike) was observed in large parts of the Jungle Mahal on April 8 following a call by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), prompting the Bengal Government to reassess the situation in Jhargram, West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Districts which make up the re
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A bandh (general shutdown strike) was observed in large parts of the Jungle Mahal on April 8 following a call by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), prompting the Bengal Government to reassess the situation in Jhargram, West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Districts which make up the region, reports The Telegraph. Reports from the Districts suggested that most pockets of the Jungle Mahal wore a deserted look from April 8 morning, which indicated that people at large did not want to take chances and preferred staying indoors. The impact was maximum in Jhargram, where three blocks, including Jhargram, witnessed a total bandh-like situation, said a Police source. “The people of the Jungle Mahal do not want to take chances with the Maoists as there had been instances of the insurgents attacking people defying their diktat.… This fear had vanished in the past few years. We need to assess why people chose to play it safe this time and stayed indoors,’’ said the senior Police officer. The Maoists had called a strike in the Jungle Mahal on April 8 to protest the State Government’s move to appoint former Maoists as junior constables or special home guards. The posters that were put up in different parts of the four Districts claimed that their former comrades were ‘‘criminals’’ and also bore threats that those not observing the strike would be killed.
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April - 8 
On April 8, in a notification, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed's son Hafiz Talha is declared as a designated terrorist under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, reports The Times Now. According to UMHA, Hafiz Talh
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On April 8, in a notification, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed's son Hafiz Talha is declared as a designated terrorist under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, reports The Times Now. According to UMHA, Hafiz Talha Saeed, a senior leader of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit and head of the cleric wing of LeT, is ‘actively involved in recruitment, fund collection, planning and executing attacks by LeT in India and Indian interests in Afghanistan’. This came on the day when Talha’s father and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed was sentenced to 31 years in jail by a Pakistan Anti-Terrorism Court.
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April - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat remains among the top concerns affecting the newly-created Alluri Sitharama Raju District, headquartered at Paderu, reports The Times of India on April 9. All 11 Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Mandals of the erstwhile Visakhapatnam District
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat remains among the top concerns affecting the newly-created Alluri Sitharama Raju District, headquartered at Paderu, reports The Times of India on April 9. All 11 Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Mandals of the erstwhile Visakhapatnam District were carved out and merged with the LWE-affected regions of united East Godavari District, including Rampachodavaram and Chinturu, to form Alluri Sitharama Raju District. Superintendent of Police (SP), Alluri Sitharama Raju District, Satish Kumar, said most Mandals in the District are on the list of LWE-affected areas. “Though the movement of extremists has weakened, our top priority is to neutralise Maoists in the newly-formed district,” he added. One of the major challenges before the district administration is to see that there is no fresh rebuilding of the outfit. Police claim that there has been no new recruitment to the outfit. The district is one of the largest in the State, but nearly 40 per cent of its area lacks road connectivity.
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April - 9 
On April 9, 2022, the Chairman of the Niki Sumi faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-NS), said a solution to the “Indo-Naga political issue” would be possible if all the Naga political groups come together with a common draft, reports The Hindu. “An early solution will depend
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On April 9, 2022, the Chairman of the Niki Sumi faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-NS), said a solution to the “Indo-Naga political issue” would be possible if all the Naga political groups come together with a common draft, reports The Hindu. “An early solution will depend on whether it will be based on the Framework Agreement or the Agreed Position,” NSCN-NS president Niki Sumi said adding that the desired solution would be possible if the Isak-Muivah faction of the NSCN, (NSCN-IM), and the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) come up with an inclusive common draft. “If all the entities are really fighting for the betterment of the Nagas, they should come together to usher in a solution the Nagas require. The government of India is unlikely to take steps if the Nagas do not voice their desire as one,” he said. The Centre had signed the Framework Agreement with the NSCN-IM on August 3, 2015, and the Agreed Position with the NNPGs in November 2017.
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April - 9 
The Punjab Police has registered a case against Pakistan-based ‘chief’ of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) Lakhbir Singh Rode for allegedly smuggling arms and ammunition in the border areas of Amritsar District by using drones in the recent days to “attempt a big terror activity” in the State, r
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The Punjab Police has registered a case against Pakistan-based ‘chief’ of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) Lakhbir Singh Rode for allegedly smuggling arms and ammunition in the border areas of Amritsar District by using drones in the recent days to “attempt a big terror activity” in the State, reports Hindustan Times on April 10. State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) wing of the Punjab Police registered the case against Rode, who is also the chief of International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), on April 6, but the first information report (FIR), a copy of which was available to media source on April 10. The case has been registered under Sections 25 of the Arms Act, Sections 3, 4, 5 of the Explosive Substance (Amendment) Act, Sections 120, 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Sections 13, 18, 18-A, 18-B and 20 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in Amritsar on the complaint of SSOC’s Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Harvinder Pal Singh. According to the FIR, the DSP received a tip-off that Rode, who is wanted in various criminal cases in Punjab, has been active in various anti-national activities and in contact with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and other separatist organisations. “With the help of the ISI and other separatist organisations, Rode has been sending contrabands of arms and ammunition in Punjab to attempt a big terror activity. He has been working, with the help of criminals and gangsters, to destabilise the peaceful atmosphere by targeting social and religious leaders,” it said. “Rode has made his several workers active and has been sending them money through various mediums. These workers have been waiting (for) a proper time to commit a big terror activity. Last week, Rode sent various big consignments of arms and ammunition in the Ramdas area of Amritsar with the use of drones. These consignments were thrown in Nishoke, Sehjaza, Talibpur and Pashian villages. These consignments would be received by Rode’s workers,” the FIR stated.
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April - 10 
In its first operation outside Jammu and Kashmir, the newly constituted State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted raids in the National Capital Region (NCR) Delhi on April 10 in connection with a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. SIA teams carried out the searches at three places in Del
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In its first operation outside Jammu and Kashmir, the newly constituted State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted raids in the National Capital Region (NCR) Delhi on April 10 in connection with a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. SIA teams carried out the searches at three places in Delhi, one in Faridabad in Haryana and two in Anantnag of south Kashmir, the SIA officials said. The teams were assisted by the Delhi Police and other security agencies. Those raided included some lawyers who allegedly received funds from a Pakistan-based conduit of the LeT terror group to sustain terrorist and secessionist networks in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. During the searches, incriminating materials such as digital devices, SIM cards, mobile phones and documents have been recovered and seized.
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April - 11 
Ali Kashif Jan, the Pakistani handler of the 2016 terror attack on Pathankot air base, has been designated as a terrorist by the Union Government, Greater Kashmir reported on April 12. Jan alias Jan Ali Kashif is the third terrorist to have been designated as a terrorist by the Union Government in t
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Ali Kashif Jan, the Pakistani handler of the 2016 terror attack on Pathankot air base, has been designated as a terrorist by the Union Government, Greater Kashmir reported on April 12. Jan alias Jan Ali Kashif is the third terrorist to have been designated as a terrorist by the Union Government in the last five days. The Union Home Ministry said in a notification than Jan was the handler of Punjab's Pathankot air force station terror attack in January 2016 in which seven security personnel and one civilian were killed. Jan (42), is the operational commander and part of the core planning committee of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). He continues to operate from the launching pads located in Pakistan and is involved in recruitment of cadres for their training and coordinate attack plans at targets in India, the Home Ministry said. Jan is also accused in various cases registered and being investigated by the National Investigation Agency. He had been declared proclaimed offender in these cases.
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April - 11 
On April 11, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) declared Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar’s brother, Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir alias Ammar Alvi as a ‘terrorist’ under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The India Express. In a gazette notification, UMHA stated that Ammar Alvi,
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On April 11, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) declared Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar’s brother, Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir alias Ammar Alvi as a ‘terrorist’ under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The India Express. In a gazette notification, UMHA stated that Ammar Alvi, a senior leader of JeM, ‘has been involved in Pulwama Central Reserve Police Force Convoy attack of 2019 and in anti-India terror activities on behalf of JeM. Alvi who looks after JeM’s fund collection by Pakistani nationals and routing the said fund to Kashmir in India has been involved in facilitating infiltration of Afghan cadres and coordinating terror attacks on Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, on April 8, UMHA had declared LeT chief Hafiz Saeed’s son Talha Saeed as a terrorist under the UAPA.
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April - 11 
The Government on April 11 designated Pakistani national Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir as terrorist who was involved in the terror attack on a CRPF bus in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, reports Daily Excelsior. Forty CRPF personnel were killed in the February 14, 2019 attack. In a notification,
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The Government on April 11 designated Pakistani national Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir as terrorist who was involved in the terror attack on a CRPF bus in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, reports Daily Excelsior. Forty CRPF personnel were killed in the February 14, 2019 attack. In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said Alamgir, who used aliases Maktab Ameer, Mujahid Bhai and Muhammad Bhai, has been involved in the attack on the CRPF convoy in Pulwama. He has been involved in anti-India terror activities on behalf of the JeM and looks after the outfit’s fund collection activities from Pakistani nationals and routing the fund to Kashmir. Alamgir has been involved in facilitating infiltration of Afghan cadres and coordinating terror attacks on Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The ministry said taking into account all his activities, Alamgir has been notified as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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April - 12 
A news report stated that around 234 persons is suspected to have left their homes and families to join the outfit, which is in a state of unilateral ceasefire since 2021, reports Hindustan Times on April 13. According to additional DGP, special branch, Hiren Nath, in 2020, 64 youths who had left ho
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A news report stated that around 234 persons is suspected to have left their homes and families to join the outfit, which is in a state of unilateral ceasefire since 2021, reports Hindustan Times on April 13. According to additional DGP, special branch, Hiren Nath, in 2020, 64 youths who had left homes to join ULFA-I returned back to mainstream. Most of these youths join the outfit not because of ideological leanings but because of family or personal issues. Poverty and unemployment could also be reasons for such move. Anup Chetia, general secretary of the pro-talk’s faction of ULFA, also believes that close to 500 militants have joined the outfit.
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April - 13 
Director General of Police (DGP) Rajnish Seth directed Police personnel engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] operations to be cautious during the operations and stressed the need for greater use of technology, reports The Hitavada. Speaking in a special meeting of Police officials at Pol
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Director General of Police (DGP) Rajnish Seth directed Police personnel engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] operations to be cautious during the operations and stressed the need for greater use of technology, reports The Hitavada. Speaking in a special meeting of Police officials at Police Headquarters in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 13, DGP Seth after taking review of the anti-Naxal operations, told that the officials to be cautious about Naxal activities as there were chances of retaliation. “The force should be on alert mode for 24 hours.” He further stressed on greater use of technology in the operations. “Use of technology would help the police to minimise casualties in combat with Naxals. Similarly, it will also help to maintain upper hand on the ultras,” DGP Seth said. The top cop also underlined the importance of surveillance by drones in the field.
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April - 13 
On April 13, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in a gazette notification declared Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, founder of Al-Umar-Mujahideen, as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, reports IndiaTV. Zargar was one of the released terrorists in the 1999 Indian Airlines Fligh
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On April 13, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in a gazette notification declared Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, founder of Al-Umar-Mujahideen, as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, reports IndiaTV. Zargar was one of the released terrorists in the 1999 Indian Airlines Flight (IC-814) hijacking crisis in exchange of the hostages. UMHA stated that Zargar is a ‘threat to peace, not only to India but across the world, with his contacts and proximity to radical terrorist groups like the Al-Qaeda and Jaish-Mohammed (JeM)’. In the notification, UMHA pointed out that Zargar had been affiliated with the 'Jammu-Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF)' terror outfit and had gone to Pakistan for obtaining illegal arms and ammunition training.
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April - 13 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on April 13 said that a total of 56 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) have been established in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas till March 2022 and 25 to 27 more are planned to come up by the end of this year, reports ommcomnews.com. So
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on April 13 said that a total of 56 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) have been established in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas till March 2022 and 25 to 27 more are planned to come up by the end of this year, reports ommcomnews.com. So far 20 FOBs have been established in Chhattisgarh, 18 in Jharkhand, 11 in Odisha, six in Madhya Pradesh, and one each in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Bihar, CRPF officials said, adding that five FOBs have been set up this year till March 14. Out of the proposed new bases, 10 more will be set up in Chhattisgarh, six in Jharkhand, seven in Maharashtra, including the Gadchiroli area, and one each in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, they added. The lands for constructing the FOBs have already been identified where work will begin soon, the officials said, adding that this will further help the force penetrate deep into the hard-core areas of Maoist dominance. The new FOBs established in 2021 and 2022 are better fortified while the Security Forces (SFs) will be equipped with the latest weapons, ammunitions and land mine proof vehicles and better medical facilities, they said.
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April - 13 
The Meghalaya Police arrested the founder of a newly formed militant group named 'Lawei ba Phyrnai' (Bright Future), which recently sent two threat emails to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, reports The Sentinel on April 14. According to reports, two persons were picked up from Shillong District, and
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The Meghalaya Police arrested the founder of a newly formed militant group named 'Lawei ba Phyrnai' (Bright Future), which recently sent two threat emails to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, reports The Sentinel on April 14. According to reports, two persons were picked up from Shillong District, and the following questioning, one was arrested while the other one was let off. However, the Police yet to share any details about the arrested person or the group. Notably, in the first email sent on April 1, the militant outfit had threatened to trigger bomb blasts every single week starting May 1. The email further claimed that the group was formed with 37 well-qualified and jobless youth. "…Mr. Chief Minister...I'm emailing you to let you know that I and 36 other well qualified and talented jobless youths have formed an outfit. A terror outfit, of course – with free sponsored arms and ammunition – whose capability and strength will come to display in a couple of weeks from now," the sender of the email had written. In the second email was sent on April 7. the outfit had sought the release of the jailed leader of insurgent group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) Julius K Dorphang who was arrested in connection with a rape case. The outfit had also warned of blowing up a school if the demand was not met.
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April - 13 
Urging to resume the special assistance given to seven Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] affected districts in the State, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in New Delhi on April 13 met Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah and discussed the Naxal related issues and deployment of central parami
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Urging to resume the special assistance given to seven Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] affected districts in the State, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in New Delhi on April 13 met Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah and discussed the Naxal related issues and deployment of central paramilitary forces, reports The Times of India. CM Baghel was referring to resuming INR 330 million that was earlier given to each of the seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected districts every year under the Special Central Assistance (SCA) scheme of the Union Government and asked UHM Shah to resume the assistance. During the meeting, CM Baghel also raised various issues including the need of an increasing communication facility in Naxal affected areas, the deployment of two more battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Bastar and the formation of ‘Bastariya’ Battalion, officials said.
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April - 14 
The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) group has on the Naga political issue stated that it “cannot be a part of the Naga National Pollical Groups (NNPGs) solution”, reports Northeast Now on April 15. NSCN-IM said that the Agreed Position signed by the NNPGs with the gov
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The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) group has on the Naga political issue stated that it “cannot be a part of the Naga National Pollical Groups (NNPGs) solution”, reports Northeast Now on April 15. NSCN-IM said that the Agreed Position signed by the NNPGs with the government of India is “betrayal to the Naga people’s mandate of the 1929 Simon Commission Memorandum, 1947 Naga Independence Declaration and 1951 Plebiscite.”
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April - 15 
Banned Pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), threatened on April 15 that they will raise the Khalistani Flags at the office of the District Collector in Ambala District of Haryana on April 29, reports republicworld.com. In the latest video released by the outfit, they claimed that the worker
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Banned Pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), threatened on April 15 that they will raise the Khalistani Flags at the office of the District Collector in Ambala District of Haryana on April 29, reports republicworld.com. In the latest video released by the outfit, they claimed that the workers of the Khalistani group will raise their flags from Ambala to Gurugram. SFJ issued a letter named 'Haryana Banega Khalistan' on April 15. Posters of SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu were pasted on roads near Ambala, and allegedly urged the people to join the fringe group on April 29. Notably, this is yet another incident wherein the separatist group attempted to spread their separatist agenda in Haryana. The extremist group, that desires to create a separate ‘Sikh mainland- Khalistan,’ has been actively expanding its activity in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The fringe group is highly active in Punjab and has been involved in spreading terrorism and inciting ‘separatism.’ The State and Central Governments actively track the group since it has the potential to threaten the sovereignty and integrity of India.
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April - 17 
A provincial Indian Nation Congress (INC) leader from Sadiya in Tinsukia District of Assam has joined United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Now. The leader identified as Janardan Gogoi in a facebook post on April 17 confirmed joining the ULFA-I camp in the jungles
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A provincial Indian Nation Congress (INC) leader from Sadiya in Tinsukia District of Assam has joined United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I), reports Northeast Now. The leader identified as Janardan Gogoi in a facebook post on April 17 confirmed joining the ULFA-I camp in the jungles of Myanmar. In the post, Janardhan citing reasons for joining the banned outfit, said, “Some people are conspiring to finish off the existence of the Assamese society. I have realised that some political parties and so called regional organisations have been doing business in the name of Assamese society. Today, Assamese people have become helpless in their own motherland. I cannot become a mere spectator to attempts of eradicating the Assamese society. This government has failed to listen to the opposition raised by the people in democratic manner. There is no alternative to armed rebellion to protect the interest of Assamese society”.
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April - 19 
Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) cadre Sheikh Sajad alias Sajjad Gul, who took part in the conspiracy to kill journalist Shujaat Bukhari in Srinagar in 2018, was designated as a terrorist by the Union Home Ministry on April 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Gul is the sixth individual to have been designated as a
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Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) cadre Sheikh Sajad alias Sajjad Gul, who took part in the conspiracy to kill journalist Shujaat Bukhari in Srinagar in 2018, was designated as a terrorist by the Union Home Ministry on April 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Gul is the sixth individual to have been designated as a terrorist by the Home Ministry during the last fortnight. The Union Home Ministry said Gul is absconding in a case pertaining to recovery of arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir and has been actively radicalising, motivating and recruiting youngsters in the Union Territory to support the LeT. He has also been involved in terror funding, the Ministry said. Gul was found involved in hatching a criminal conspiracy, in connivance with other members of the LeT, to eliminate Bukhari, a prominent journalist, along with two of his personal security officers, at the busy Press Enclave area of Srinagar on June 14, 2018, the Ministry said in a notification.
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April - 19 
On April 19, Government of India (GoI) extended the ceasefire agreement signed with three Naga militant outfits for one more year, reports East Mojo. In a statement, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that ceasefire agreements with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Kitovi Neopak (
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On April 19, Government of India (GoI) extended the ceasefire agreement signed with three Naga militant outfits for one more year, reports East Mojo. In a statement, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that ceasefire agreements with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Kitovi Neopak (NSCN-NK), National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Reformation (NSCN-R) were extended for a further period of one year with effect from April 28, 2022 to April 27, 2023 and extended from April 18, 2022 to April 17, 2023 with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khango Konyak (NSCN-K2).
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April - 20 
Police are on high alert after a specific input by the central agency about a possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack within 15 days in the Jungle Mahal area, which includes Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram and West Midnapore Districts of West Bengal, reports India Today on April 21.
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Police are on high alert after a specific input by the central agency about a possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack within 15 days in the Jungle Mahal area, which includes Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram and West Midnapore Districts of West Bengal, reports India Today on April 21. Police have suddenly stepped-up vigil and naka (Police check post) checking around the Jungle Mahal area, especially bordering points. Police teams have been deployed at different points. According to sources, Maoist ‘commander’ Madan Mahato is leading the Maoists regrouping in the area. Madan is accompanied by his wife Java, who is leading the women in the group. According to a central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, suspicious movement along the Bengal-Jharkhand border has increased significantly over the past few days.
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April - 20 
On April 20, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after meeting his Arunachal Pradesh counterpart Pema Khandu announced that district-level committees would be formed by both states to resolve inter-state boundary dispute issues in a “time-bound manner”, reports Indian Express. There are at leas
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On April 20, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after meeting his Arunachal Pradesh counterpart Pema Khandu announced that district-level committees would be formed by both states to resolve inter-state boundary dispute issues in a “time-bound manner”, reports Indian Express. There are at least 1,200 areas of dispute along the Assam’s border with Arunachal Pradesh.
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April - 21 
After the death of senior-most female Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Nirmala alias Narmada Didi in a Maharashtra prison, Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have announced the Dandakaranya bandh (general shut down strike) closure and shutting down all activities on April 25, rep
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After the death of senior-most female Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Nirmala alias Narmada Didi in a Maharashtra prison, Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have announced the Dandakaranya bandh (general shut down strike) closure and shutting down all activities on April 25, reports Free Press Journal on April 22. The announcement from the Maoists has put the Security Forces (SFs) on the alert mode in Bastar. The 62-year-old Nirmala, who served as an active member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) for 42 years, died while battling for her life on April 9 in a prison in Maharashtra. Maoist ‘spokesperson’ Mangali said in a press note that Nirmala was fallen sick in 2018 and got arrested by Police while she was getting treatment in a hospital in Hyderabad of Telangana in 2019. The Maoist ‘spokesperson’ alleged that she had been implicated in more than 100 false cases and that the Government had put a bounty of INR 2.5 million on her head.
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April - 21 
On April 21, Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah stated that fighting terrorism can’t be contradictory to the protection of human rights as nothing violates human rights like terrorism, reports The Indian Express. Speaking at the 13th Foundation Day of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), HM said
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On April 21, Union Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah stated that fighting terrorism can’t be contradictory to the protection of human rights as nothing violates human rights like terrorism, reports The Indian Express. Speaking at the 13th Foundation Day of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), HM said, ‘Terrorism is a curse for any civilised society. And no one has suffered due to it as much as our country. I have had my differences with human rights organisations about the angle they take on the issue. Whenever there is a counter-terror operation, these organisations come up with the issue of human rights. But I believe there is nothing that violates human rights as much as terrorism. So, fighting terrorism cannot be contradictory to protection of human rights. To end terrorism from its roots is a necessity for protection of human rights’. Adding more, Amit Shah stated that as the Modi government had adopted a “zero-tolerance policy” on terrorism, since 2014, it has taken many steps to strengthen the NIA to be recognized as an international agency which included strengthening of the NIA Act and the UAPA Act. The NIA was given the task of creating a database on psychotropic substances, hawala transactions, arms smuggling, fake currency, bomb blasts, terror funding, and terrorism. In 2020-21, the NIA registered several cases against over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror groups and has been successful in destroying many sleeper cells.
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April - 21 
Union Minister for Home Amit Shah while addressing the 13th Raising Day ceremony of National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi on April 21 said we will root out terror, destroy militant funding in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Terrorism is the biggest form of human rights v
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Union Minister for Home Amit Shah while addressing the 13th Raising Day ceremony of National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi on April 21 said we will root out terror, destroy militant funding in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Terrorism is the biggest form of human rights violation and action against terrorism cannot be contradictory to human rights, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. Shah said strong action has been taken against terror funding in J&K and against those who had helped terrorism and were living respectfully in society. “I have some differences with human rights organisations. Whenever there is an anti-terror action, some human rights groups come forward to raise the issue. But I strongly believe that there cannot be a bigger human rights violation than terrorism. It is the biggest form of human rights violation. “Action against terrorism cannot be contradictory to human rights. It is absolutely necessary to root out terrorism to protect human rights,” Shah said amid an applause from officers of the NIA and other security organisations.
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April - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in some villages of Bijapur District, close to Chhattisgarh’s border with Telangana, allege a ‘drone attack’ by Security Forces (SFs) on the intervening night of April 14-15 and claim Army and Air Force involvement as well, reports The Times of Ind
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in some villages of Bijapur District, close to Chhattisgarh’s border with Telangana, allege a ‘drone attack’ by Security Forces (SFs) on the intervening night of April 14-15 and claim Army and Air Force involvement as well, reports The Times of India on April 23. However, Police have denied it and dubbed it ‘Maoist propaganda’. Villagers of Metagudam and Botetom in Pamed, a hilly area, have said that they heard deafening explosions that night. They collected some metal shards from the spot and say they were parts of bombs dropped from drones. The CPI-Maoist has issued three press releases in the week since, accusing SFs in Telangana and Chhattisgarh of resorting to “aerial attack on tribal villages”. A recent statement by Maoist ‘spokesperson’ Abhay says, “The central committee of CPI(Maoists) condemns the blitz carried out at Pamed guerrilla base area of south Bastar by Chhattisgarh police and security forces supported by Indian Army and Air Force officials on April 15 1am, targeting PLGA [People's Liberation Guerrilla Army] and local tribe.” Bastar, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P., rejected the allegations, calling it “Maoist propaganda to malign police’s image and to scare people”. “We deny the allegations levelled by CPI(Maoist) cadres against the security forces with regard to use of drones to strike their hideouts. It is part of the propaganda by Maoist leadership to mislead the local population with an unrealistic hope of regaining their lost ground in Dandakaranya. The reality is that due to their own inhumane and anti-development deeds, Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have become unpopular among the native population and are on the verge of extinction,” IGP, Sundarraj said.
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April - 22 
The Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP)’s self-proclaimed leader Pappu Lohra puts one of his family members at the helm of the Tarwadeeh Panchayat (village level local-self-Government institution) affairs in the Latehar Block (administrative division) in Latehar District of Jharkhand by fielding her
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The Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP)’s self-proclaimed leader Pappu Lohra puts one of his family members at the helm of the Tarwadeeh Panchayat (village level local-self-Government institution) affairs in the Latehar Block (administrative division) in Latehar District of Jharkhand by fielding her in the upcoming Panchayat election, reports The Times of India on April 23. Lohra, who is wanted in more than two dozen cases of extortion, arson and murder in various Police Stations of Latehar, has been instrumental in fielding Radha Devi, the wife of his brother Juleshwar, for the post of Mukhiya (village head) of the Tarwadeeh Panchayat. Latehar Police Station in-charge Amit Gupta said, “Radha Devi has filed her nomination papers for the post of Tarwadeeh panchayat mukhiya recently.” Tarwadeeh goes to polls on May 31. Locals said earlier this week, Juleshwar issued a threat in the Panchayat, saying if anyone attempted to file their nominations to contest against his wife, consequences would be dire. JJMP is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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April - 23 
Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh, on April 23, asserted that India would not hesitate to act against terrorists who target the country from across the border, reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking at a programme in Guwahati (Assam), Singh said the Government was working to wipe out terrorism f
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Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh, on April 23, asserted that India would not hesitate to act against terrorists who target the country from across the border, reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking at a programme in Guwahati (Assam), Singh said the Government was working to wipe out terrorism from the country. “India has been successful in giving out the message that terrorism will be strongly dealt with. We will not hesitate to cross borders if the country is targeted from outside,” he maintained. Singh also said that the eastern boundary of the country is currently experiencing more peace and stability compared to the western frontier, with Bangladesh being a friendly neighbour. “The tension that India experiences on western frontier does not exist along eastern boundary as Bangladesh is a friendly country,” he noted. “The problem of infiltration has almost ended. There is peace and stability at the border (in the eastern frontier) now,” the minister said.
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April - 25 
The Bihar Police have claimed to have choked the supply chain of medicines to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a sustained anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] crackdown leading to a drastic reduction in their strength, reports The Print on April 26. An illegal arms factory, a ma
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The Bihar Police have claimed to have choked the supply chain of medicines to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a sustained anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] crackdown leading to a drastic reduction in their strength, reports The Print on April 26. An illegal arms factory, a major source of weapons for the Naxals, was recently busted by the Special Task Force (STF) and Central Forces in Nawada, Additional Director General (ADG), STF-operation, Bihar Police, Sushil Mansingh Khopde said, adding that it was a major success and similar operations by the STF have helped in bringing down the number of left-wing extremists to not more than 80. “Now, our security forces are moving towards making 10 most troubled administrative blocks or villages in three districts — Gaya, Lakhisarai, and Jamui — free from left-wing insurgency,” the ADG said. Besides, five special forward bases are also being set up in troubled areas, including the hills near Sherghati and Chhakarbandha forests, in these districts, he added. “Security forces had arrested six persons for allegedly running an illegal arms factory in Nawada district last month. Custodial interrogation of the accused revealed that Maoists of the area were in constant touch with them for the procurement of weapons. We also busted two other illegal arms factories, that were major sources of arms supply to the Naxals,” said the ADG. However, there are certain areas in the State where overground workers (OGW) of Maoists are still active, and in some cases, they provide logistical support to the ultras, Khopde said. “OGWs of Naxals are still active in Bagaha, Munger, Arwal, Nawada, Kaimur, and Jehanabad districts. We are keeping a close watch on them”, he said.
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April - 25 
The Union Government’s interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, A.K. Mishra, has conveyed to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) that there will be no change in the government’s stand on the group’s demand for a separate flag and constitution for Nagaland, The Print on A
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The Union Government’s interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, A.K. Mishra, has conveyed to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) that there will be no change in the government’s stand on the group’s demand for a separate flag and constitution for Nagaland, The Print on April 26. “There has been no change in the government’s stand on the flag or the constitution. The groups were conveyed that they can have a separate flag for cultural activities, but not otherwise,” a source in the home affairs ministry said. The NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser (home minister), M. Daniel Lotha, meanwhile, said that “During the talks on 23 April, he (A.K. Mishra) reassured the final solution would be as per the Framework Agreement.”
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April - 26 
Senior officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) have told the Police of the four eastern Indian States -- West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha to remain alert during the next 15 days over possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities, reports daijiworld.com. The
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Senior officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) have told the Police of the four eastern Indian States -- West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha to remain alert during the next 15 days over possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities, reports daijiworld.com. The alert was issued by senior officials of the UMHA at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Eastern Zonal Council that took place at the West Bengal State secretariat of Nabanna in Sarat Chatterjee Road under Shibpur Police Station limits in Howrah District of West Bengal on April 26. Highly placed sources from the West Bengal Government told media on the condition of anonymity that as the alerts of UMHA officials the next 15 days are extremely crucial for these four States as there are central intelligence inputs of resurgent Maoist activities in the region during that period.
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April - 26 
The joint action of Chhattisgarh Police and Paramilitary Forces that draws Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] to join the of society is yielding positive results with Naxal-activities confining into just few pockets in Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India on April 27. According to informatio
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The joint action of Chhattisgarh Police and Paramilitary Forces that draws Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] to join the of society is yielding positive results with Naxal-activities confining into just few pockets in Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India on April 27. According to information received from Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Naxal Operations, as many as 57 Naxalites have surrendered in the month of March. A total of 37 Naxalites has also been arrested and four Naxalites have been killed in different encounters in March. Besides, during the anti-Naxal operation, the Police has recovered five weapons and seized and defused 20 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Dantewada, Bijapur and Sukma Districts. The DIG claims that continuous patrolling and search work is being done by Police and Paramilitary Forces in dense forest and hilly regions of worst- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Dantewada, Bijapur and Sukma Districts. Anti-Naxal campaign is being run by Chhattisgarh Police to curb Maoist activities in the State. The joint operation of Police and Paramilitary Forces is going on which is reaping success.
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April - 27 
On April 27 April, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) released names of 11 youths who they suspect to be spies of Assam Police in their camp, reports The Sentinel. Some of the names in the list, are Dhunumani Saikia of Jorhat, Kalyan Chakraborty of Barpeta, Bitupan Das of Guwahati,
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On April 27 April, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) released names of 11 youths who they suspect to be spies of Assam Police in their camp, reports The Sentinel. Some of the names in the list, are Dhunumani Saikia of Jorhat, Kalyan Chakraborty of Barpeta, Bitupan Das of Guwahati, Tirtha Das of Mangoldoi, Manushya Kalita of Guwahati's Panjabari, Kishore Sharma and Dhanjit Deka of Kamrup, Nitupam Deka of Goreswar area, Ritupam Sharma of Kamrup's Borgaon, Sanjay Kumar Sharma of Guwahati's Chandmari and Bikash Rajbongshi of Dhubri. On April 26, ULFA-I released a video of a youth identified as Sanjeev Sarma hailing from Muktapur in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, and has been detained at ULFA-I camp in Myanmar. ULFA-I had issued a press statement where it stated that Sanjeev Sarma, who recently joined ULFA-I, is a spy of the Assam Police.
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April - 27 
Police on April 27 said that 62 militants have been killed in Kashmir so far this year including 47 locals, reports Greater Kashmir. In a statement issued, Inspector General Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that of the slain militants, 39 belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), 15 to Jaish-e-Mohamm
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Police on April 27 said that 62 militants have been killed in Kashmir so far this year including 47 locals, reports Greater Kashmir. In a statement issued, Inspector General Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that of the slain militants, 39 belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), 15 to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), six to Hizb-ul-Mujahedeen (HM) and two were affiliated with Al-Badr outfit.
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April - 28 
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on April 28 said that 62 militants have been killed in Kashmir so far this year including 47 locals, reports Greater Kashmir. In a statement issued this morning, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that of the slain mili
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Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on April 28 said that 62 militants have been killed in Kashmir so far this year including 47 locals, reports Greater Kashmir. In a statement issued this morning, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that of the slain militants, 39 belonged to Lashkar-e Toiba (LeT), 15 to Jaish-e Mohamad (JeM), six to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and two were affiliated with Al-Badr outfit.
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April - 28 
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 27 raised the issue of re-emergence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State’s Jungle Mahal region as posters threatening local leaders were recovered from the place recently, reports news18.com. She also directed the district m
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 27 raised the issue of re-emergence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State’s Jungle Mahal region as posters threatening local leaders were recovered from the place recently, reports news18.com. She also directed the district magistrate and Superintendent of Police of Jhargram to take action. Some of the posters, with ‘Khela Hobe’ written in red ink, threatened two Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders of Jungle Mahal on April 27. “For a long time, Trinamool has been playing games with people, it is time for Maoists to play games with Trinamool Congress leaders,” the posters allegedly to be written by Maoists said. After the posters were recovered from the villages in Jhargram, local TMC leaders started taking precautions. The recent 12-hour bandh (general shut down strike) called by the Maoists against corruption, deprivation of the poor and recruitment of miscreants as home guards has had an impact on the State Government in Jhargram. The Chief Minister raised the issue in a meeting with the Police administration on and questioned the administrative officials of Jhargram. On learning that there is no such thing at the ground level, Mamata said, “There are buzz for just one, two or three posters about the Maoists. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has put up three posters. If the Maoists come through Jharkhand, take action.” On the same day, Mamata also directed the Police to close the Belpahari border. In response, Police said the border had already been closed. Mamata, however, claimed that she had specific inputs of at least five Maoists entering the Jhargram district through the Jharkhand border in Belpahari. She added that after coming to power in the state in 2011, her government has employed at least 10,000 surrendered Maoists as home guards.
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April - 29 May - 1
The main accused Barjinder Singh Parwana alias Sunny (38), was among the six more persons arrested in connection with the clashes in Patiala District of Punjab on April 29, that had left four persons injured, the Punjab Police said on May 1, reports Odisha TV. Two groups had clashed on April 29 over
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The main accused Barjinder Singh Parwana alias Sunny (38), was among the six more persons arrested in connection with the clashes in Patiala District of Punjab on April 29, that had left four persons injured, the Punjab Police said on May 1, reports Odisha TV. Two groups had clashed on April 29 over an anti-Khalistan march, hurling stones at each other and brandishing swords, forcing Police to fire in the air to bring the situation under control. With the arrest of six more persons, the number of accused who had been arrested so far reached nine, said Police. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Patiala range, Mukhwinder Singh Chhina said, the main accused Barjinder Singh Parwana has been arrested from Mohali and was presented before a court in Patiala and was sent to 4-day Police remand. Parwana is a man with criminal antecedents with four FIRs lodged against him in the past. Three of these cases were registered in Patiala and one in Mohali, according to Police. IGP, Chhina said Police also arrested Shankar Bhardwaj, an accomplice of Harish Singla, and Ashwani Kumar Gaggi Pandit, who made hate speeches. Besides, Police also arrested Shivdev, a resident of village Bal Sikandar in Fatehgarh Sahib District; Davinder Singh, a resident of Jind in Haryana; and Rajinder Singh, a resident of Samana in Patiala.
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May - 1 
Terrorist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) warned Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Bhagwant Mann and Director General of Police (DGP), Viresh Bhawra against taking action against the Khalistan supporters who are accused in the Patiala violence case, reports republicworld.com on May 2. SFJ founder Gurpatwa
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Terrorist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) warned Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Bhagwant Mann and Director General of Police (DGP), Viresh Bhawra against taking action against the Khalistan supporters who are accused in the Patiala violence case, reports republicworld.com on May 2. SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannu was heard inciting communal tensions in a video by claiming that Sikhs gave a fitting response to the "Hindu extremists" in Patiala. He also cautioned Mann and Bhawra against following a policy pursued by the late CM Beant Singh failing which they will have to face consequences. Allegedly, late CM Singh was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995. In the video, Pannu also asked the Police to not disrespect family members of the Sikhs named in connection with the Patiala clash. Moreover, he warned that the children of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and Police officials studying in Australia, the UK, Canada and the US will be forced by SFJ to return back home if the children of the accused are harassed.
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May - 1 
Seventeen Kashmiri youths who had travelled to Pakistan on valid travel documents but sneaked back into the Valley have been killed in anti-terror operations, with officials raising concerns that the ISI has adopted a new modus operandi to paint the militancy in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as an indigen
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Seventeen Kashmiri youths who had travelled to Pakistan on valid travel documents but sneaked back into the Valley have been killed in anti-terror operations, with officials raising concerns that the ISI has adopted a new modus operandi to paint the militancy in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as an indigenous movement. Since 2015, a large number of youngsters procured travel documents to visit Pakistan to pursue higher studies, meet relatives or for marriage purposes, officials said. Recently, the University Grants Commission and the All Indian Council for Technical Education, the higher and technical education regulators of the country, had issued a statement, advising students not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing higher education. “Any Indian national/ Overseas Citizen of India who intends to take admission in any degree college/educational institution of Pakistan shall not be eligible for seeking employment or higher studies in India on the basis of such educational qualifications (in any subject) acquired in Pakistan,” the UGC and the AICTE had said in a joint statement. The reason, the officials said, was that these youths were brainwashed across the border and some of them were imparted with arms training or used for money laundering. The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed a charge sheet against a Hurriyat leader and others for selling MBBS seats in Pakistani colleges and using the proceeds for terror activities. Hundreds of students from Jammu and Kashmir have travelled to Pakistan in recent years for higher studies and a few of them were brainwashed, provided arms training or recruited in sleeper cells with a motive to gather information to be shared with the handlers sitting across the border, the officials said.
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May - 1 
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lieutenant General DP Pandey on May 1 said that there is no future of militancy in Kashmir now and that the youth who have taken the path of terrorism should come back to the mainstream, reports Daily Excelsior. “Youth of Shopian have understood that the
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lieutenant General DP Pandey on May 1 said that there is no future of militancy in Kashmir now and that the youth who have taken the path of terrorism should come back to the mainstream, reports Daily Excelsior. “Youth of Shopian have understood that the terrorism has been decimated and there is no point treading the path now, and that is the reason that number of local recruitment is down,” he said. He said that only foreign militants are being killed in Kashmir, while the support of the people of Shopian to the militants has also ended. “I am hopeful the youth will understand the fact and will remain away from the radicalization process taking place on social media,” he said. On the issue of infiltration, he said, the infiltrators are ready to sneak in, “but they know that there is no support for them at the border as well as within Kashmir.” He said that there are 120 to 140 militants waiting for infiltration on launching pads. “There are reports of such numbers and in fact, we have sent them back thrice and in one attempt we have killed one infiltrator on the Line of Control in North Kashmir,” he said, adding the terrorists do not have the heart to cross the line.
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May - 2 
Foreign militants are compelled to come out of their hideouts to conduct operations in Kashmir as the number of local militants is coming down in the valley, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army's 15th Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey said on May 2, reports Kashmir Observer. GoC Lieutena
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Foreign militants are compelled to come out of their hideouts to conduct operations in Kashmir as the number of local militants is coming down in the valley, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army's 15th Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey said on May 2, reports Kashmir Observer. GoC Lieutenant General D P Pandey, also said the weapon systems, used in other parts of the world, finding their way to Kashmir is a challenge. “These foreign terrorists, majority of them, were on the quiet. Initially, they were putting local youth as the face of terrorist activities and terrorism. As the number of local terrorists started drying down and coming down, they (foreign terrorists) are now slowly getting exposed (to encounters),” Lieutenant General D P Pandey said. The GoC further said the foreign militants are compelled to come out of their respective hiding places and anonymity to carry out strikes and conduct operations against the Kashmiri people or non-locals. Therefore, when they have started coming out and emerging, they are now getting exposed and the contacts (with security forces) are happening, he said.
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May - 4 
A high alert has been sounded in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Bastar division following intelligence inputs from security agencies, which revealed that Chhattisgarh tops a list of five States where Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are planning a massive assault as part of a ‘Tactic
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A high alert has been sounded in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Bastar division following intelligence inputs from security agencies, which revealed that Chhattisgarh tops a list of five States where Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are planning a massive assault as part of a ‘Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign (TCOC)’ that is underway from March and likely to last till June, reports Goa Chronicle. “In view of the threat perception, Central Armed Police Forces and state personnel have stepped up vigil. Autumn and summer constitute ‘prime time’ for rebel attacks and the maximum action is witnessed in Bastar. This has been the annual trend since 2006,” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Pattilingam, confirmed on May 4.
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May - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) wall posters found in the G. Madugula Mandal (administrative sub division) in Alluri Sitarama Raju District of Andhra Pradesh on May 4. Wall posters bearing the name of Ganesh, ‘secretary’ of the Awobi Special Zonal Committee, said that on the occasion of
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) wall posters found in the G. Madugula Mandal (administrative sub division) in Alluri Sitarama Raju District of Andhra Pradesh on May 4. Wall posters bearing the name of Ganesh, ‘secretary’ of the Awobi Special Zonal Committee, said that on the occasion of Alluri's death on May 7, they would lift their sacrifices and hold rallies in the villages against State violence against the tribals. He said that imperialism and the dictatorship should be part of the new democratic revolution aimed at eradicating the tyrannical big landlords. Bauxite extraction in Manipur again infuriated the Governments who were trying to evict the people from the hard-earned coffee plantations. He said the ruling classes were dreaming of continuing their exploitation by eradicating the Maoist party. The Maoist Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) has called on the people to be partners in building a society free of exploitation.
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May - 4 
The Central Government of India has approved for diversion of forest land for the development of infrastructure in 34 Districts of eight States affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE), reports interviewtimes.net on May 5. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted its approval
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The Central Government of India has approved for diversion of forest land for the development of infrastructure in 34 Districts of eight States affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE), reports interviewtimes.net on May 5. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted its approval for infrastructure-related projects in 14 categories for the development of the areas. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its annual report 2020-2021 stated that the projects can be taken up in 34 LWE-affected Districts. Earlier the Centre had approved the diversion of five hectares of forest land which has been increased to 40 hectares. The projects include schools, dispensaries, hospitals, electrical and telecommunication lines, drinking water, water and rain harvesting structures, minor irrigation canals, non-conventional sources of energy, skill up-gradation and vocational training centres as well as rural roads. The Districts are located in undivided Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.
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May - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call to boycott the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) election since “the condition of rural people remains the same despite several elections”, reports The Times of India on May 5. The CPI-Maoist Southern Zonal C
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call to boycott the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) election since “the condition of rural people remains the same despite several elections”, reports The Times of India on May 5. The CPI-Maoist Southern Zonal Committee (SZC) ‘spokesman’ Ashok on May 4 said the real beneficiaries of the elections would be the ‘Mukhiyas’ (village heads) the ‘pramukhs’, and the Zilla Parishad (District Council) members who would get salary and huge funds in the name of development. He urged the villagers to ask the candidates about the shortage of basic facilities in rural areas. “People should ask them why the provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Area) act has not been implemented? Why is there a scarcity of drinking water? Why there are no primary health centres? Why irrigation facilities are poor? Why is the number of schools and teachers inadequate? And, why are the state forces setting up camps in villages without the permission of gram sabhas?” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Operations, Amol Homkar said, “We have learnt about the Maoists’ call. They have done so in the past too.”
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May - 5 
After a major Pakistan-Khalistan terror plot was thwarted in Karnal on May 5, with the arrest of four terror suspects, the banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has warned Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar against branding the arrested accused as Pakistan terror suspects, repo
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After a major Pakistan-Khalistan terror plot was thwarted in Karnal on May 5, with the arrest of four terror suspects, the banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has warned Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar against branding the arrested accused as Pakistan terror suspects, reports republicworld.com. SFJ issued a warning against CM Khattar and Home Minister Anil Vij against labelling Khalistan activists as an “ISI backed-terrorist”. The group has also claimed to provide legal aid to the arrested terrorists. The SFJ has now issued an open warning against Haryana CM over branding the arrested accused in Karnal as Pakistan terror suspects. In a video message released by SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, under its “Haryana BanayGa Khalistan” campaign, the group issued a warning to the Haryana CM against the Pak-Khalistan terror nexus. SFJ also informed that it will provide legal aid to the four terror suspects arrested in Karnal.
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May - 5 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on May 5 detected a cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and claimed to have foiled the plans of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, reports Daily Excelsior. The 150-metres-long t
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on May 5 detected a cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and claimed to have foiled the plans of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, reports Daily Excelsior. The 150-metres-long tunnel was detected in an area under the Chak Faquira border outpost. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) SPS Sandhu said “with the detection of this tunnel, BSF-Jammu has foiled the nefarious designs of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath yatra.” The tunnel was freshly dug and originated from the Pakistan side. Its opening was about 2 feet and so far 21 sandbags, used to strengthen the exit of the tunnel, have been recovered, DIG SPS Sandhu said. Meanwhile, an official, on condition of anonymity, said, “a newly dug tunnel at a distance of 150 metres from the International Border and 50 metres from the border fence was detected opposite Pakistani post Chaman Khurd (Fiaz) which is 900 metres from the Indian side.” He said the opening of the tunnel was about 300 metres from the border outpost Chak Faquira and 700 metres from the last Indian village.
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May - 6 
Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on May 6 said that infiltration is drastically down, yet currently there are 200 terrorists staged across border ready to be launched into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire along Indo-Pak border is working ‘wel
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Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on May 6 said that infiltration is drastically down, yet currently there are 200 terrorists staged across border ready to be launched into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire along Indo-Pak border is working ‘well’ since February 2021 agreement, he asserted. He said that the number of trained terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir is dwindling with each passing as 21 foreign terrorists have been eliminated this year so far in absence of local shelter and support. ”The number of terrorists staged across the Indo-Pak border are approximately 200. They are waiting across (LoC) to be launched to this side,” Dwivedi said in reply to a question about the security situation along the LoC and across the JK border. He said that counter infiltration grid is very fool-proof. “We have made sure that all reserve troops were put in the second tier of defence so that no infiltration takes place,” he added. “In the last twelve months, to say so, the number of ceasefire violations has been very limited — only one to three CFVs took place,” he said. He maintained that terror infrastructure, however, seems to be intact across the border. ”There are six major terrorist camps and 29 minor camps. There are temporary launching pads located close to various military establishments,” he added further.
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May - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Party Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) ‘spokesperson’ Vikalp stated that the Maoists were always ready for peace talks with the Chhattisgarh Government but the onus of creating a conducive atmosphere to-that-end lies on the Government, rep
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Party Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) ‘spokesperson’ Vikalp stated that the Maoists were always ready for peace talks with the Chhattisgarh Government but the onus of creating a conducive atmosphere to-that-end lies on the Government, reports Telangana Today on May 7. Vikalp said this was in response to a reported statement by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who on April 8 said the Government was ready to hold talks with the Maoists if they express their faith in the Constitution of India and quit the arms. In a statement released to the media in Bhadradri Kothagudem on May 6, Vikalp said it was ridiculous to state that the Government was ready for peace talks while continuing attacks on Maoists and tribal hamlets employing armed forces, Army and carrying out aerial bombing with military drones. Referring to Baghel’s appeal to the Maoists to express faith in the Constitution, Vikalp alleged that it was the Government that had been violating the Constitution’s Preamble, the 5th Schedule and Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) PESA Act. The Government wants to hand over mineral wealth in the forests to corporate and capitalist forces. For that the State and Central Government deployed huge numbers of armed forces and set up Police camps in the interiors of the forests, Vikalp complained. Spelling out the terms of the talks, Vikalp demanded the Baghel Government to withdraw the Police forces deployed in the forests in the Bastar and stop aerial bombing. He also wanted the release of Maoist leaders lodged in different jails to take part in peace talks.
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May - 6 
The killing of tribal people after branding them as ‘police informers’ and the harassment and suppression of the Dalam (armed squad) members hailing from various tribal groups are the prime reasons behind the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) losing base in Andhra Pradesh and the neighbou
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The killing of tribal people after branding them as ‘police informers’ and the harassment and suppression of the Dalam (armed squad) members hailing from various tribal groups are the prime reasons behind the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) losing base in Andhra Pradesh and the neighbouring States, said Andhra Pradesh, Director General of Police (DGP), K.V. Rajendranath Reddy on May 6, reports The Hindu. “The efforts of the Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee [AOBSZC] of the CPI (Maoist) to convert the cut-off area into a guerrilla war zone have fallen flat,” he said. “At present, there are 48 members of the Andhra Pradesh cadre in the CPI (Maoist). While 18 of them are in Andhra Pradesh, the remaining are working at various levels in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Telangana,” DGP, Reddy said. DGP, Reddy further said that the Maoists who had surrendered in the last few months admitted that the ideology of the CPI-Maoist was fast fading and that many tribal leaders and Dalam members left the movement due to the “stepmotherly treatment and harassment by the leaders of the upper caste”. A surrendered Maoist had said he joined the movement as Adivasis were being suppressed, but was bewildered on seeing the exploitation of the tribal people by the CPI-Maoist. Top Maoist leaders such as Chikkudu Chinna Rao, Jalandhar Reddy and Killo Raju, who had surrendered, confirmed that tribal Dalam members were being harassed by the upper caste leaders in the party. In the last year, the strength of the Maoists declined from 100 to about 50. The People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), an armed wing of the CPI-Maoist, had fallen silent due to a decline in its cadre. “In 2019, there were eight Area Committees — Kalimela, Nandapur, Coffee Dalam, Narayanpatna, Gumma, Galikonda, Pedabayalu and Boipariguda. But only four exist now. Only two divisional committees — Visakha East and Malkangiri-Koraput — are active on the borders,” the DGP said, adding, “Due to intensified combing operation, six important members, including two DCMs [Divisional Committee Members] and two ACMs [Area Committee Members] died in an exchange of fire. About 42 Maoists were arrested and 17 had surrendered in the last one year.”
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May - 7 
Nearly a month after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel invited the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to peace talks, the insurgents have said they are willing to sit across a table but have set stiff riders — revoke the ban on CPI-Maoist and its frontal organisations, releas
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Nearly a month after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel invited the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to peace talks, the insurgents have said they are willing to sit across a table but have set stiff riders — revoke the ban on CPI-Maoist and its frontal organisations, release all jailed leaders and withdraw all Security Forces (SFs) from Bastar division, reports The Times of India on May 8. Chhattisgarh Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu, however, clarified that there can be no conditions for peace talks. Security agencies see it as a sign that Maoists are feeling the pressure of the two-pronged strategy — aggressive counter-insurgency operations and a slew of welfare measures — while Bastar Police said it’s merely a ruse by the Maoists. CM, Baghel said: “Naxalites should express their faith in the Constitution of India, and then we are ready to talk with them on any platform.” A statement released by Vikalp, Maoist ‘spokesperson’ for Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), is circulating on social media. It refers to CM Baghel’s offer of talks but alleges that it’s the Government that is “violating the constitutional rights of people”. “We have already responded to the CM’s talks offer. We will always be ready for talks on certain conditions that the government creates a conducive environment for it,” the statement read.
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May - 7 
On May 7, United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) claimed that it has sentenced two of its newly recruited cadres to death for allegedly being ‘spies’ of the Police, reports East Mojo. Issuing a statement, the outfit claimed that two youngsters, Dhanjit Das of Barpeta and Sanjib Sarma
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On May 7, United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) claimed that it has sentenced two of its newly recruited cadres to death for allegedly being ‘spies’ of the Police, reports East Mojo. Issuing a statement, the outfit claimed that two youngsters, Dhanjit Das of Barpeta and Sanjib Sarma of Baihata Chairali, were given ‘death sentence’ after they were found guilty by the outfit’s lower judicial council on May 4 and May 5 respectively. However, this claim was denied by Assam Police. According to the statement signed by self-styled brigadier A.Z. Shironam Asom, Dhanjit Das who had fled from the Salman camp on April 24 and captured by ULFA-I a day later confessed to have passed sensitive information to Assam police. Likewise, Sanjib Sarma, who was detained in Myanmar, claimed to be confessed about joining ULFA-I on directions of Police officers and with the greed for money with the intention of passing the outfit’s internal communications to Police using modern technology so that ULFA-I commanders and cadres could be eliminated.
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May - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has faced its biggest setback in recent times with security agencies informing the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) that eight ‘Central Committee (CC)’ members have been neutralised in last nine months, reports The Week on May 9. This makes up f
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has faced its biggest setback in recent times with security agencies informing the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) that eight ‘Central Committee (CC)’ members have been neutralised in last nine months, reports The Week on May 9. This makes up for one third of the total strength of the apex policy making body of the outfit. Five other ‘CC’ members were arrested in Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam and Kerala, based on months-long intelligence operations. Intelligence officials said the losses have lent a psychological blow to the outfit. It began with arrest of Prashant Bose alias Kishan da, a ‘politburo’ member and second in the Maoist hierarchy, by Jharkhand Police last year (2021). He was heading the eastern zone and had remained elusive for over forty years. He was arrested along with his wife and ‘CC’ member Sheela Marandi. Prashant Bose was also guiding efforts of the outfit to revive overground activity in northern parts of the country. Subsequently, Kanchan alias Jyotish, another ‘CC’ member was arrested by Assam Police—a significant setback to the outfit since he had been especially sent from Jharkhand to Assam in 2019 to revive party activities in the state and was active in setting up secret cells and frontal organisations, said intelligence sources. Kanchan had also been evading arrest for decades. Prior to his arrest, his real name was believed to be Ranjit Bose, but was discovered to be Arun Bhattacharjee on arrest. Another ‘CC’ member, Mithilesh Mehta alias Bhikhari ji, who was leading the party in Western Jharkhand from his base at Burha Pahar was arrested in Bihar. He had rejoined the outfit in 2018 soon after being released from prison after eleven years. Meanwhile, B.G. Krishnamurthy, the ‘CC’ member heading the outfit at the Kerala-Karnataka-Tamil Nadu (KKT) tri-junction, was arrested on the Kerala-Karnataka border. Further, Milind Teltumbde ‘CC’ member, who was leading the expansion efforts of the outfit at the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh tri-junction died in an encounter with Maharashtra Police on November 13, 2021, the first death of a ‘CC’ member in an encounter since 2016. Two ‘CC’ members, Akkiraju Hargopal alias RK and Yapa Narayan Rao alias Haribhushan died in the forests on account of medical ailments and reluctance of senior leaders of the outfit to venture into urban areas for fear of arrest. UMHA officials said the loss of senior Maoist leaders has created a leadership vacuum in the outfit. The government is hoping that in the absence of a credible second rung leadership and the extension of the security grid in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) theatre, it will be able to disconnect the Maoist movement from the local population in all regions barring Chhattisgarh. “Even there, security forces have now reached areas, which were regarded as Maoist strongholds,” said an UMHA official.
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May - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Andhra Pradesh have appealed to the public in Visakhapatnam District to condemn the alleged extortion activities by former Maoists Mahesh and Kumari, reports The Times of India on May 9. A letter released by Aruna, ‘secretary’ of CPI-Maoist’s Visa
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Andhra Pradesh have appealed to the public in Visakhapatnam District to condemn the alleged extortion activities by former Maoists Mahesh and Kumari, reports The Times of India on May 9. A letter released by Aruna, ‘secretary’ of CPI-Maoist’s Visakha-East Division Committee, states that Mahesh and Kumari worked for the outfit for a few years. However, the former Maoists have taken to working against the outfit. If the extortion continues, the party will teach them a lesson, Aruna added.
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May - 8 
On May 8, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated that the incident of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘executing’ its own cadres should serve as a lesson for youths who wish to join the banned outfit, reports Northeast Now. CM Sarma also reiterated his appeal to t
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On May 8, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated that the incident of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘executing’ its own cadres should serve as a lesson for youths who wish to join the banned outfit, reports Northeast Now. CM Sarma also reiterated his appeal to the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) for peace talks, stating that such ‘tejor faku’ (bloodshed) will not lead to any development. Meanwhile, Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta has denied the Police department had no connection with the two boys executed on charges of being spies by ULFA-I. DGP further stated that the killing of two Assamese youth was a shameful and cowardly act. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that on May 7, ULFA-I claimed that it has sentenced two of its newly recruited cadres identified as Dhanjit Das and Sanjib Sarma to death for allegedly being ‘spies’ of the police
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May - 8 
The leader of banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has been named as the main accused in connection with the appearance of 'Khalistan' banners and graffiti on the walls of Himachal Pradesh Assembly in Dharamshala on May 8, reports NDTV. Pannun has been charged under th
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The leader of banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has been named as the main accused in connection with the appearance of 'Khalistan' banners and graffiti on the walls of Himachal Pradesh Assembly in Dharamshala on May 8, reports NDTV. Pannun has been charged under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Himachal Police have stepped up security in the State after SFJ gave a call for holding a 'Khalistan' referendum on June 6. Inter-state borders have been sealed and security stepped at key Government buildings. "Keeping in view the incidents of Khalistani elements in neighboring States and also incident of tying a Khalistani banner took place in Una district on 11.04.2022 and recent incident of hoisting banners & graffiti of Khalistan on the outer boundary of Vidhan Sabha in Dharamshala as well as the threat posed by Sikhs for Justice (SJF) regarding announcement of 6th June, 2022 as voting date for Khalistan Referendum in Himachal Pradesh, the DGP-HP has issued directions to the field formations to remain on high alert from today," an order issued by State Police Chief Sanjay Kundu said.
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May - 8 
The National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM) has claimed responsibility of the two blasts at Nagamapal and Khurai in Imphal on May 5 and 6 respectively, reports East Mojo on May 9. NRFM stated that RK Birendra, an executive engineer of agriculture department, on whose residence one of blast took
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The National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM) has claimed responsibility of the two blasts at Nagamapal and Khurai in Imphal on May 5 and 6 respectively, reports East Mojo on May 9. NRFM stated that RK Birendra, an executive engineer of agriculture department, on whose residence one of blast took place, had made boastful remark and conducted activities that portrayed the militant outfit in poor light and demeaned the cause of the outfit. The militant outfit also maintained that they take utmost precaution to avoid any collateral damage while carrying out their action and abstain from violence. The NRFM has appealed to owners of properties damaged in the blasts to pardon them. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) has reported the two incidents on May 7.
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May - 8 
There has been a significant decline in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Andhra Pradesh (AP) in the last one year, both in terms of incidents and its geographical spread, according to the AP Police, reports The Indian Express on May 9. The LWE-related activities in the State have largely been confined t
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There has been a significant decline in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Andhra Pradesh (AP) in the last one year, both in terms of incidents and its geographical spread, according to the AP Police, reports The Indian Express on May 9. The LWE-related activities in the State have largely been confined to Alluri Sitharama Raju, the new District carved out of Paderu division of Visakhapatnam District and Rampachodavaram division of East Godavari District, with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre operating in the belt declining from 100 to 48 now, said AP, Director General of Police (DGP), K V Rajendranath Reddy. The Maoist military formations responsible for their guerrilla actions saw a sharp reduction from 2 companies comprising a total of 50 members to a mere platoon with 10 members in the last one year, as per information gathered by the State Police’s Special Intelligence Branch (SIB). The DGP said that while there used to be 8 Maoist ‘Area Committees’ — in Kalimela, Narayanpatna, Nandapur, Coffee Dalam, Galikonda, Pedabayalu, Gumma and Boipariguda — in early 2019, their tally has now dropped to 4 ‘Area Committees’ — in Galikonda, Pedabayalu-Korukonda, Gumma, and Boipariguda — along the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB). According to the AP Police officials, only 2 ‘Divisional Committees’ — Visakha East and Malkangiri-Koraput Border — 4 Area Committees — Galikonda, Pedabayalu, Gumma, and Boipariguda — and 1 military platoon of left extremists are active in the AOB region now. They said ‘Central Committee (CC)’ member Gajarla Ravi alias Uday is the lone highest-ranking Maoist member operating in the AOB’s Special Zonal Committee (SZC). The DGP also said that public perception towards Maoists has been changing and they are fast losing their local support due to their “violent activities, killing of innocent tribals branding them as police informers, and obstruction of road construction and other developmental activities in interior areas”.
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May - 9 
A rocket-propelled grenade hit the Intelligence Wing headquarters of Punjab Police in Mohali on May 9 night, shattering windowpanes on one of the floors of the building, reports The Times of India. However, no one was injured in the explosion. The explosion took place at around 7.45 pm [IST] at the
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A rocket-propelled grenade hit the Intelligence Wing headquarters of Punjab Police in Mohali on May 9 night, shattering windowpanes on one of the floors of the building, reports The Times of India. However, no one was injured in the explosion. The explosion took place at around 7.45 pm [IST] at the office located at sector 77 in Mohali. The windowpanes on one of the floors of the building were shattered because of the explosion. The Mohali police said in a statement, “A minor explosion was reported at the Punjab Police Intelligence Headquarters in sector 77, SAS Nagar at around 7.45 PM. No damage has been reported. Senior officers are on the spot and an investigation is being done. Forensic teams have been called.” The explosion came close on the heels of the recovery of an explosive device near Burail Jail in Chandigarh on April 24. A senior official associated with a Central intelligence agency said that it is suspected that a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) was used in the attack and it is an unusual thing. "In the past grenade attacks have happened but the use of RPGs is worrying for everyone," said a senior official. "Some suspects taken into custody," Punjab Police, Director General of Police (DGP), Viresh Kumar Bhawra said at meeting headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
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May - 10 
Banned group Sikh for Justice (SFJ) claimed responsibility for the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at Punjab Police's Intelligence wing in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on May 9, reports The Times of India on May 11. In a suspected audio message to Himachal Pradesh Ch
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Banned group Sikh for Justice (SFJ) claimed responsibility for the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at Punjab Police's Intelligence wing in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on May 9, reports The Times of India on May 11. In a suspected audio message to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), Jai Ram Thakur, SFJ's Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued a warning. The voice message transcripts, "Lesson for Himachal chief minister - learn from grenade attack at Mohali police headquarters - attack could have been at Shimla headquarters. CM Thakur SFJ advise - we raised flag at Dharamshala HQ, do not provoke the Sikh community. SFJ is going to announce Khalistan referendum 20-20 on June 6 in Himachal on day of voting. Do not provoke Sikh community and start violence because violence begets violence, CM Thakur. Message is from Gurpatwant Singh Pannu SFJ General Counsel." The Punjab Police are verifying the authenticity of the voice message. A probe is already ongoing and 20 suspects have been arrested in the RPG attack at Punjab Police's Intelligence wing case. Police are also planning to issue a red corner notice for Pannun.
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May - 11 
The Chhattisgarh High Court on May 11 stayed the enquiry proceedings of a judicial commission newly reconstituted by the State Government, which added new terms of reference to an existing enquiry into the 2013 Jheeram Ghati Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack that left 28 Congress
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The Chhattisgarh High Court on May 11 stayed the enquiry proceedings of a judicial commission newly reconstituted by the State Government, which added new terms of reference to an existing enquiry into the 2013 Jheeram Ghati Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack that left 28 Congress leaders dead, reports Hindustan Times. A petition was filed by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and leader of opposition Dharamlal Kaushik questioning ‘constitutionality’ of the commission on April 13. Kaushik pointed out that the report of the Jheeram Ghati Inquiry Commission headed by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra should have been tabled in legislative assembly within six months of its submission but without submitting the report, the state government reconstituted the judicial commission. The division bench of chief justice Arup Kumar Goswami and justice RCS Samant has also issued notices to the state government and the judicial commission and sought a reply. “The court after hearing the petition stayed the enquiry proceedings of the reconstituted judicial commission. The court has also sought reply from the state government and judicial commission on the next hearing which is scheduled on July 4,” said Vivek Sharma, Kaushik’s lawyer.
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May - 12 
Daily Excelsior quoting an unnamed senior Army official reported on May 12, at least 168 terrorists are operating in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) while 75 have been killed in encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in 2022. Among those neutralized include 21 foreign mercenaries. In the past 11 months, 11 t
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Daily Excelsior quoting an unnamed senior Army official reported on May 12, at least 168 terrorists are operating in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) while 75 have been killed in encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in 2022. Among those neutralized include 21 foreign mercenaries. In the past 11 months, 11 terrorists were encountered and 12 infiltration bids were foiled in the vicinity of the Line of Control (LoC) alone, official said. ”The intensity of (counter-terrorism) operations will continue to be high till all of the residual 168 plus terrorists surrender or are eliminated,” senior army officer said. In 2021, SFs eliminated 180 militants, out of which 18 were foreign elements. This was possible due to the synchronized intelligence network and support from the civil population, he said. Last year, 495 over ground workers (OGWs) were apprehended, while 87 OGWs were nabbed in the first four months this year.
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May - 12 
Pro Khalistan banned terror group Sikh for Justice (SFJ) on May 12 issued a fresh threat to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Jairam Thakur and Director General of Police (DGP), Sanjay Kundu, reports timesnownews.com. The legal counsel of SFJ, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in an audio message anno
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Pro Khalistan banned terror group Sikh for Justice (SFJ) on May 12 issued a fresh threat to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Jairam Thakur and Director General of Police (DGP), Sanjay Kundu, reports timesnownews.com. The legal counsel of SFJ, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in an audio message announced a reward of around INR 2 million to anyone providing information about the CM and the DGP's foreign visits. Prompting that the 'war is on', Pannu reminded the CM to not take action against activists who raised ‘Khalistan flags’ at the State Assembly building in Dharamshala. "The SFJ had asked you not to take any action against the activists who hoisted Khalistan flag at Vidhan Sabha. Now the war is on. SFJ will give USD 25,000 for providing information of foreign visits of CM Thakur and DGP Kundu, or any other minister of Himachal or their family members," the SFJ counsel said. "We will hold you and your family accountable under the Foreign Human Rights Violation Act," Pannu added. Notably, in an earlier message, SFJ had claimed responsibility for raising ‘Khalistan flags’ at the State Assembly building in Dharamshala and warned Himachal CM Jairam Thakur to 'learn something from the Mohali attack, it could have been Shimla too.' Responding to SFJ's threat, DGP Kundu informed that the police had already sought Interpol's assistance in issuing a red corner notice against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. "We will not be cowed down by these threats. We are doing our job. The police have already sought assistance from the Interpol to get a red cornered notice against him," he said.
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May - 12 
The Chhattisgarh Government's decision to recruit tribals as 'Bastar Fighters' will further boost Telangana's efforts to curb Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in areas bordering the neighbouring State, reports The New Indian Express on May 13. The Chhattisgarh Government is al
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The Chhattisgarh Government's decision to recruit tribals as 'Bastar Fighters' will further boost Telangana's efforts to curb Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in areas bordering the neighbouring State, reports The New Indian Express on May 13. The Chhattisgarh Government is all set to recruit 2,100 tribal youth as 'Bastar Fighters'. It may be mentioned here that the Telangana government already has Greyhounds, a Police Force that specialises in counter-insurgency operations against Maoists. According to Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma, these fighters will be provided with commando and weapons training apart from the stealth walking training. Sharma said that the Chhattisgarh Government’s plan to recruit tribals as 'Bastar Fighters' is aimed at strengthening the existing force to end Maoist menace. "The Bastar Fighters would strengthen the existing force to end the menace of Maoists and tribals would be given top priority while recruiting the Fighters," he said.
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May - 13 
Five suspected persons were arrested in connection with the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at its intelligence headquarters in Mohali District of Punjab, the Punjab Police said on May 13, adding that the act was carried out by a nexus of militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Paki
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Five suspected persons were arrested in connection with the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack at its intelligence headquarters in Mohali District of Punjab, the Punjab Police said on May 13, adding that the act was carried out by a nexus of militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Pakistan spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and gangsters, reports The New Indian Express. Director General of Police (DGP), V K Bhawra said a sixth accused is in Police custody in a separate case. “In addition, two people — Mohd Nasim Alam and Mohd Sharaf Raj — have been brought for questioning from Noida. They originally hail from Bihar. We have not arrested them yet and they are being questioned.” The five suspects arrested were identified as Jagdeep Singh Kang, Baljit Kaur alias Sukhi, Baljinder Singh alias Rambo, Kanwarjit Singh alias Kanwar Bath and Anant Deep Singh alias Sonu. DGP, Bhawra said the role of BKI and gangsters at the behest of the ISI has come to the fore. “The key conspirator who organised all logistics is Tarn Taran resident Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, who used to be a gangster and had shifted to Canada in 2017,” the DGP said, adding, “He is a close associate of gangster-turned-terrorist Harvinder Singh Rinda, who operates from Pakistan.” Landa provided the RPG, AK-47 and the local network of criminals for logistic support to carry out the attack, the Punjab Police chief said, adding that the three suspects who carried out the attack were still on the run. Tarn Taran resident Nishan Singh, an accused in the case, is already under the custody of the Faridkot Police in some other case, the DGP said. “He will be arrested in this case too.’’
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May - 13 
The targets of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are the railway stations in Jungle Mahal, stated the report received from the Central Intelligence Agency, reports eisamay.com on May 14. Police conducted a search operation with a mine detector at Shalbani, Garbeta and Chandrakona Road
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The targets of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are the railway stations in Jungle Mahal, stated the report received from the Central Intelligence Agency, reports eisamay.com on May 14. Police conducted a search operation with a mine detector at Shalbani, Garbeta and Chandrakona Road stations in the Jungle Mahal area. It is reported that over the past few days, the activities of the Maoists in the Jungle Mahal area have increased. A few days ago, Jungle Mahal was stopped by the Maoists, from which there is a hint of increase in Maoist activities in the region.
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May - 14 
On May 14, National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two Mumbai-based associates, Arif Abubakar Shaikh and Shabbir Abubakar Shaikh, from Mumbai in Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. According to Nia, Arif Bhaijan allegedly looks after business interest of Chhota Shakeel in Mumbai. Both Arif and Shab
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On May 14, National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two Mumbai-based associates, Arif Abubakar Shaikh and Shabbir Abubakar Shaikh, from Mumbai in Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. According to Nia, Arif Bhaijan allegedly looks after business interest of Chhota Shakeel in Mumbai. Both Arif and Shabbir were involved in handling of Dawood gang’s illegal activities and terrorist financing in the western suburbs of Mumbai. NIA stated that Dawood gang indulged in arms Smuggling, Narco terrorism, money laundering, circulation of fake currency and unauthorised possession of assets and was also ‘involved in acquisition of key assets for raising terror funds and working in active collaboration with international terrorist organisations, including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Qaeda’.
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May - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly put-up banners for Odisha Bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 20, at different locations in Lathor village under Patnagarh Sub-division in Bolangir District of Odisha, reports sambadenglish.com on May 15. Two Maoists posters were foun
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly put-up banners for Odisha Bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 20, at different locations in Lathor village under Patnagarh Sub-division in Bolangir District of Odisha, reports sambadenglish.com on May 15. Two Maoists posters were found at Bazaar Pandal between Putkelchuan and Ghunsar located under Khaprakhol Block in Bolangir District May 15 morning. The Maoists called for state-wide shutdown through banners written in Hindi and Odia languages against Police atrocity. Reportedly, the red rebels appealed to civilians to make the bandh successful in the State. As many as 20 red rebels have been gunned down by security personnel in last two years in the State. Protesting the Police atrocity, the Maoists have called for Odisha Bandh on May 20 (Friday), the banners written by CPI-Maoist organisation read.
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May - 19 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel on May 19 said he is open for talks with Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] but the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) must first declare their allegiance to the Indian Constitution, reports The Pioneer. “As a Chief Minister of a stat
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel on May 19 said he is open for talks with Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] but the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) must first declare their allegiance to the Indian Constitution, reports The Pioneer. “As a Chief Minister of a state, my allegiance is to the Constitution of India. So, for any constructive talks, the other side should also have total trust and loyalty in the Constitution. It will help in having fruitful talks and a permanent solution,” CM Baghel during a public interaction drive (Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan) at Sukma before leaving for Kutru, the border area of the State. The Chief Minister said he was ready to talk even at Sukma or at any place as decided but only after the Naxalites commit to the Constitution.
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May - 19 
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the head of Sikh for Justice (SFJ) and pro-Khalistan, has again threatened the advocates of Himachal Pradesh and has sent a threatening letter and voice message by e-mail to advocate in Jubbal and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mandal President Umesh Sharma, reports amarujala.c
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the head of Sikh for Justice (SFJ) and pro-Khalistan, has again threatened the advocates of Himachal Pradesh and has sent a threatening letter and voice message by e-mail to advocate in Jubbal and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mandal President Umesh Sharma, reports amarujala.com on May 20. In his audio threat, Pannun was heard saying, "This message is for Himachal advocates. You have failed in you legal duty. You have failed your oath, advocates. Now you will face Sikhs for Justice. We will hold you accountable. We are going to make a list of advocates from Himachal. CM Thakur [Jai Ram Thakur], no Jail in Himachal can hold pro Khalistan Sikhs forever," adds republicworld.com. Umesh has given a complaint about the matter to Monika Bhatungru, Superintendent of Police (SP), Shimla. Threatening e-mails and voice messages have also been sent to the advocates of District Court Una. He has supported the accused who wrote slogans of Khalistan at the gate of Assembly Dharamshala.
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May - 19 
K. V. Rajendranath Reddy, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh remarked on May 19, 2022 that the ‘Operation Parivarthana’ has hit the extremist activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region, reports The Hindu. Earlier, in a
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K. V. Rajendranath Reddy, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh remarked on May 19, 2022 that the ‘Operation Parivarthana’ has hit the extremist activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region, reports The Hindu. Earlier, in a joint operation, the Police of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, in association with the Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) had launched the ‘Operation Parivarthana’ in November 2021, in which more than 400 teams conducted raids in the forests and destroyed ganja plantations in about 7,500 acres worth more than 9,000 crores in 313 villages in the AOB region. About 1,500 persons involved in the trade arrested and 580 cases registered, says SEB official. ‘Operation Parivarthana’ has impacted on CPI-Maoist movement in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra as Ganja cultivation was among the sources of income for the CPI-Maoists, the DGP said.
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May - 20 
Cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have issued a decree in Namkum in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, by sending a letter to a young man named Rajan Tirkey on behalf of the organization, to give two AK 47 rifles
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Cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have issued a decree in Namkum in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, by sending a letter to a young man named Rajan Tirkey on behalf of the organization, to give two AK 47 rifles or INR 2 million for the expansion of the organization, and threatened him to kill if he does not give the ‘levy’ demand, reports hindi.news18.com on May 21. Tirkey lives in Rampur under Namkum Police Station area. Extortion has been sought from him in the name of PLFI, through pamphlets and WhatsApp messages. Tirkey says that when his father Vijay Tirkey retired, he started building 18 shops on the side of the road in Namkum with his retirement money, and since then, the process of harassing has started.
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May - 21 
On May 21, India and Singapore have condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross-border terrorist activities and vowed to expand bilateral cooperation to combat the menace, reports theshillongtimes.com. The two strategic partners also stressed the need to enhance international cooperation to
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On May 21, India and Singapore have condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross-border terrorist activities and vowed to expand bilateral cooperation to combat the menace, reports theshillongtimes.com. The two strategic partners also stressed the need to enhance international cooperation to deal with terrorism in a comprehensive manner, the Ministry of External Affairs (MES) said on May 21. India and Singapore deliberated on these issues at their fourth meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime which was held from May 18 to 19. “As strategic partners, India and Singapore strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross border terrorism and stressed the need to enhance international cooperation to combat terrorism in a comprehensive manner,” the MEA said in a statement.
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May - 22 
Navies of India and Bangladesh on May 22, began a two-day coordinated patrol in the northern Bay of Bengal in reflection of their growing cooperation to ensure maritime security in the region, reports vervetimes.com. Indian Navy officials said the two navies are undertaking joint patrolling along t
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Navies of India and Bangladesh on May 22, began a two-day coordinated patrol in the northern Bay of Bengal in reflection of their growing cooperation to ensure maritime security in the region, reports vervetimes.com. Indian Navy officials said the two navies are undertaking joint patrolling along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the region. Two indigenously built Indian Navy ships — Kora, a guided-missile corvette, and Sumedha, an offshore patrol vessel — are participating in the exercise, the officials said. The Bangladeshi Navy has also deployed two ships — BNS Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah. In addition to the ships, maritime patrol aircraft of both navies are participating in the coordinated patrol, the officials said.
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May - 22 
More than 350 bags of tendu (Diospyros Melonoxylon plant) leaves collected by the tribals were set on fire by the cadres of New Democratic Revolution Zindabad (NDRZ) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at the Dadekasa-Bilal Kasa tendu leaves collection centre under the south forest d
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More than 350 bags of tendu (Diospyros Melonoxylon plant) leaves collected by the tribals were set on fire by the cadres of New Democratic Revolution Zindabad (NDRZ) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at the Dadekasa-Bilal Kasa tendu leaves collection centre under the south forest division of the Lanji Tehsil (revenue unit) in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on May 22, reports The Times of India. Maoists left a letter at the site, warning that ‘Police informers’ and supporters would have to meet a similar fate. Maoists also demanded to increase the wages of the tribals. There were eight to 10 Maoist cadres in the incident including women. Earlier, a forest guard was killed by the Maoists, and it is a sudden increase in the Maoist activities in Madhya Pradesh, said the Police.
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May - 22 
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning to target railway tracks in and around Punjab in India, intelligence agencies warned, reports India Today on May 23. Intelligence agencies issued an alert warning that Pakistan’s ISI has hatched a big conspiracy to target railway tracks in Pun
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Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning to target railway tracks in and around Punjab in India, intelligence agencies warned, reports India Today on May 23. Intelligence agencies issued an alert warning that Pakistan’s ISI has hatched a big conspiracy to target railway tracks in Punjab and its surrounding States and said the plans to blow up railway tracks were being formulated to hit freight trains. Intelligence agencies also stated in the alert that ISI is funding its operatives in India on a large scale to target railway tracks. Pakistan’s sleeper cells present in India are being paid hefty amounts to carry out terror activities.
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May - 23 
Dawood Ibrahim is currently in Karachi, Pakistan, Alishah Parker, son of his sister Haseena Parker has told the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Financial Express reports on May 24. Alishah also told the central agency that he and his family are not in contact with Dawood, adding that the latter’s wif
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Dawood Ibrahim is currently in Karachi, Pakistan, Alishah Parker, son of his sister Haseena Parker has told the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Financial Express reports on May 24. Alishah also told the central agency that he and his family are not in contact with Dawood, adding that the latter’s wife Mehjabin contacts his wife and sisters during festivals. “Dawood Ibrahim is my maternal uncle and he used to live on the fourth floor of the Dambarwala building in south Mumbai till 1986. I have heard from various sources and relatives that Dawood Ibrahim is in Karachi,” Parkar said in his statement. “I was not born when he moved to Karachi and neither I nor my family members are in touch with him. Occasionally, on Eid, Diwali and other festive occasions, Mrs Mehjabeen Dawood Ibrahim – my aunt and my maternal uncle get in touch with my wife Ayesha and my sisters,” he added.
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May - 23 
An Intelligence Bureau report has sounded an alert about the possibility of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) backed terrorists are likely to target tracks in Punjab for sabotaging railway tracks to cause major accidents, reports oneindia.com on May 24. The Intelligence says that the ISI
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An Intelligence Bureau report has sounded an alert about the possibility of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) backed terrorists are likely to target tracks in Punjab for sabotaging railway tracks to cause major accidents, reports oneindia.com on May 24. The Intelligence says that the ISI has directed the Khalistan groups to undertake this operation and in particular target the goods trains. This Intelligence once again signals the attempts being made by the Khalistan groups to carry out terror attacks and revive its movement. In this backdrop the probe agencies have also found that the Khalistan elements had outsourced the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack on the Punjab Police's intelligence headquarters in Mohali to gangsters. An Indian Express report said that the ones who carried out the attack are from Jhajjar in Haryana and Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, have a criminal record and were paid to carry out the attack. Even if one were to take the case of the Ludhiana Court blast, it was found that it was the handiwork of gangsters involved in smuggling. They would smuggle drugs and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the behest of the ISI and then strike in Punjab, the probe also learnt. An official said that this modus operandi has been going on for long and the Khalistan groups have been outsourcing terror strikes to gangsters in a bid to avoid the heat. The fact that they use a gangster to carry out the attack gives the agencies the impression that the same is done by a local criminal group and not the ISI backed Khalistan forces.
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May - 23 
Some states are leveraging expertise in the digital domain to indulge in contemporary forms of cross-border terrorism, India has said in UN Security Council on May 23, as it underlined the need to address the abuse of digital technologies by terrorist groups to radicalise and incite violence, report
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Some states are leveraging expertise in the digital domain to indulge in contemporary forms of cross-border terrorism, India has said in UN Security Council on May 23, as it underlined the need to address the abuse of digital technologies by terrorist groups to radicalise and incite violence, reports vervetimes.com. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti told the UN Security Council briefing on The Use of Digital Technologies in Maintaining International Peace and Security that there is a need for addressing the abuse of digital technologies by the terrorist groups to disseminate terrorist ideologies, radicalise, incite violence and recruit the next generation of terrorist actors by taking advantage of the enhanced online presence of the youth. “They have become adept at using gaming chat rooms, the dark web, and other restricted access sites and unregulated online spaces to spread propaganda and incite violence. There have been instances of terrorists live-streaming their attacks on major platforms to maximise publicity and impact, he said.
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May - 24 
The leaders of India, Australia, Japan and the United States on May 24, during Quad Summit, unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, and reiterated their condemnation of terrorist attacks, including the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks perpetrat
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The leaders of India, Australia, Japan and the United States on May 24, during Quad Summit, unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, and reiterated their condemnation of terrorist attacks, including the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks perpetrated by Pakistan-based terror groups, reports Daily Excelsior. In a Quad Joint Leaders’ statement issued after the second in-person meeting of the Quad leaders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australia’s newly-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterated that there can be no justification for acts of terror on any grounds whatsoever. “We condemn unequivocally terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations,” the statement said. “We reiterate our condemnation of terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks,” the leaders said in the joint statement.
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May - 24 
Dawood Ibrahim used to live in Karachi (Pakistan) near Ghazi Shah Peer Mazaar, and Chhota Shakeel used to work for him, the latter's brother-in-law and gang member Saleem Qureshi alias Salim Fruit told the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during an interrogation on May 24, reports abplive.com. During in
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Dawood Ibrahim used to live in Karachi (Pakistan) near Ghazi Shah Peer Mazaar, and Chhota Shakeel used to work for him, the latter's brother-in-law and gang member Saleem Qureshi alias Salim Fruit told the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during an interrogation on May 24, reports abplive.com. During interrogation, Salim revealed that Chota Shakeel is in Karachi. The matter pertains to a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and an FIR booked against Dawood Ibrahim and his associates in February, 2022 under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for spreading terror and planning to disturb religious harmony. The agency suspects that Salim has visited Pakistan several times and works for Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Shakeel in Mumbai. ED has gathered information about his bank accounts and assets.
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May - 24 
On May 24, posters printed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with the pictures of two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nirmala Biswas aka Nirmala Devi aka Seema Biswas aka Nimu aka Swapna aka Tina and Amiruddin Ahmed aka Amir Uddin Naskar aka Sunil aka Rana
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On May 24, posters printed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with the pictures of two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nirmala Biswas aka Nirmala Devi aka Seema Biswas aka Nimu aka Swapna aka Tina and Amiruddin Ahmed aka Amir Uddin Naskar aka Sunil aka Rana Chowdhury aka Surya, were found in the Kalipur area of Chakdaha municipality under Kalyani subdivision in Nadia District of West Bengal, reports thewall.in. The posters claimed that if the two Maoists (Nirmala and Amiruddin) are found, the person sharing information will be rewarded with INR 500,000 reward.
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May - 24 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Punjab Police has asked the Centre to issue a lookout circular against a Malaysia-based handler in connection with the Ludhiana court blast after it was revealed that he allegedly played a crucial role in establishing contact between the accused in India, Pakistan-bas
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Punjab Police has asked the Centre to issue a lookout circular against a Malaysia-based handler in connection with the Ludhiana court blast after it was revealed that he allegedly played a crucial role in establishing contact between the accused in India, Pakistan-based entities and Khalistani terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda, reports Hindustan Times on May 25. Harpreet Singh alias Happy Malaysia is a cousin brother of Surmukh Singh alias Samu of Panju Kalal village in Amritsar, one of the key accused in the case. Surmukh was brought on production warrant from Amritsar jail by the STF on May 23. A senior STF official, who is part of the investigation said, “Our investigation has found that Surmukh had been in contact with some smugglers backed by the ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence] and Khalistani terrorist Rinda in Pakistan. We have identified Harpreet Singh alias Happy Malaysia, who is presently living in Malaysia and Surmukh’s cousin brother, to have arranged Surmukh’s contact with the Pakistan-based entities.” The official said that the STF has written to the Centre for issuing a lookout circular against Happy Malaysia. He said that they have also initiated the process to extradite Happy Malaysia. Surmukh’s role in the Ludhiana court blast had come to the fore on May 20 when the STF’s Amritsar team had busted a cross-border drug and arms smuggling racket with the arrest of four persons—Sawinder Singh, Harpreet Singh and a minor of Dhanoia Khurd village, and Dilbagh Singh of Chak Allah Bakash village in Amritsar. Dilbagh had admitted to receiving the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) used in the December 23, 2021 Ludhiana court blast from a drone sent from Pakistan and supplying it to the perpetrator of the blast.
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May - 25 
The inviolate core zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) situated in Madhya Pradesh has come under the control of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Hindustan Times on May 26. The presence and regular movements of armed Maoists in four of the six zones of the KTR have been
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The inviolate core zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) situated in Madhya Pradesh has come under the control of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Hindustan Times on May 26. The presence and regular movements of armed Maoists in four of the six zones of the KTR have been confirmed, said S.K. Singh, the Reserve’s Field Director. Two tiger reserves, Indravati in Chhattisgarh and Palamu in Jharkhand, are already under Maoist control. To spread their influence to Amarkantak in Anuppur District of Madhya Pradesh through KTR is the plan of CPI-Maoist cadres. Three Police outposts and four battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been planned to deploy in the KTR, said Balaghat, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sameer Saurabh.
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May - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of the Karnal Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and ammunition recovery case in which four terror suspects were arrested earlier this month by Haryana Police, the agency said on May 25, reports The Print. The Ministry of Home A
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of the Karnal Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and ammunition recovery case in which four terror suspects were arrested earlier this month by Haryana Police, the agency said on May 25, reports The Print. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over the case to the NIA to probe the matter and the anti-terror agency registered an FIR this week. “We took over Karnal IED recovery case this week,” a senior NIA official, privy to the development said. Four terror suspects were arrested by Haryana Police near Bastara toll plaza at 4 am on May 5. The suspects were identified as Gurpreet, Amandeep, Parminder and Bhupinder. Three IEDs, one country-made pistol, 31 live cartridges, INR131,000 cash and six mobile phones were recovered from the terror suspects who belong to Punjab. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij had said that the terror suspects got explosives from Pakistan through drones and were tasked with carrying them to Adilabad in Telangana. The operation to arrest them was carried out jointly by Telangana, Punjab and Haryana Police. “Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) commander Harvinder Singh Rinda had shared a location with the four accused directing them to deliver the explosives to Adilabad, Telangana. Rinda is backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). BKI had executed the 2021 Ludhiana blast with the help of Rinda,” Haryana Police said.
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May - 25 
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to two persons, Dharminder Singh alias Fauji and Kirpal Singh, allegedly with links to the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) being tried under the sedition law, reports Hindustan Times. The duo, Dharminder and Kripal were booked for various offences in an FIR
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to two persons, Dharminder Singh alias Fauji and Kirpal Singh, allegedly with links to the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) being tried under the sedition law, reports Hindustan Times. The duo, Dharminder and Kripal were booked for various offences in an FIR in May 2018, including 124-A (sedition) and under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967, at Police Station Rangar Nangal in Batala. They were behind bars for nearly four years. As per lawyer, Arnav Sood, the allegations were of petitioners having some link with an illegal organisation, SFJ and the organisation aiding them financially in executing various illegal and unlawful activities. The court observed that in view of the developments in the Supreme Court, it does not appear probable in any near future that the trial is likely to make any progress.
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