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January - 6 
Two persons were killed and 10 others were abducted by Taliban militants in a village near the Farah city of the province on January 6, reports Bhaktar News.
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Two persons were killed and 10 others were abducted by Taliban militants in a village near the Farah city of the province on January 6, reports Bhaktar News.
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January - 9 
Two labours of HVS construction have been allegedly abducted from the construction site at Longai in Noney District by suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants on January 9, report Imphal Free Press. The abducted workers have been identified as WaikhomShamjai and ProjinBidung. Sources said
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Two labours of HVS construction have been allegedly abducted from the construction site at Longai in Noney District by suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants on January 9, report Imphal Free Press. The abducted workers have been identified as WaikhomShamjai and ProjinBidung. Sources said the labours were abducted by armed militants numbering around seven.
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January - 11 
Kidnapped Timon Habi Tea Estate manager Numal Chandra Baruah has reportedly been released by the suspected United Liberation Front of Asom, Independent (ULFA-I) in Nagaland, reports Time8. He was released near Longwa village in Mon District. Baruah was missing since November 21 from his residence in
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Kidnapped Timon Habi Tea Estate manager Numal Chandra Baruah has reportedly been released by the suspected United Liberation Front of Asom, Independent (ULFA-I) in Nagaland, reports Time8. He was released near Longwa village in Mon District. Baruah was missing since November 21 from his residence in Sonari in Assam.
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January - 13 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted nephew of a Block Pramukh(administrative unit head) under Haveli Kharagpur Police Station limits in Munger District of Bihar January 13, reports UNI.Police said that around 50 Maoists attacked the house of Block Pramukh Anita Devi at P
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted nephew of a Block Pramukh(administrative unit head) under Haveli Kharagpur Police Station limits in Munger District of Bihar January 13, reports UNI.Police said that around 50 Maoists attacked the house of Block Pramukh Anita Devi at Phokhariya village and forced her husband Narad Yadav and nephew Purushottam Yadav to accompany them. Sources said the Maoists released Narad after some distance before sneaking into forest with the Block Pramukh`s nephew.Maoists before releasing Block Pramukh`s husband, a contractor by profession, warned him that he should be ready to face dire consequences if he failed to pay extortion to them, albeit the extortion amount was not immediately known.
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January - 14 
On January 14, a clash occurred between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Kuki National Army (KNA) at Sanakeithei Village in Ukhrul District, reports Imphal Free Press. The clash might have occurred due to an alleged abduction of KNA militant from Kamjong Chassad. KNA
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On January 14, a clash occurred between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Kuki National Army (KNA) at Sanakeithei Village in Ukhrul District, reports Imphal Free Press. The clash might have occurred due to an alleged abduction of KNA militant from Kamjong Chassad. KNA suspect NSCN-IM to be behind the abduction. Since January 13, KNA was trying to cross the village. However, but were prevented by the villagers and chief’s association of the areas including Kuki villages. Today KNA cadres came again from the river side and gun shots were exchanged for around 15-20 minutes.
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January - 20 
A Police team raiding a gambling den at Mandi Sadiq Gunj in Bahawalnagar District of Punjab on January 20, was allegedly taken hostage by gamblers and their accomplices and later rescued by another Police contingent, reports The Dawn. According to Police sources, a Police team raided the house of on
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A Police team raiding a gambling den at Mandi Sadiq Gunj in Bahawalnagar District of Punjab on January 20, was allegedly taken hostage by gamblers and their accomplices and later rescued by another Police contingent, reports The Dawn. According to Police sources, a Police team raided the house of one Sheikh Adnan in Mohallah Qasaban, Mandi Sadiq Gang, where a number of people were allegedly busy placing bets on the cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa. Police lodged a case against 37 identified gamblers, including two women and 60 unidentified suspects.
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January - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead three villagers on suspicion that they were passing on tip-offs to Police that led to a massive anti-Maoist operation that left 40 Maoists dead in Boriya encounter on the intervening night of April 22 and April 23, 2018, in Gadchiroli Dis
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead three villagers on suspicion that they were passing on tip-offs to Police that led to a massive anti-Maoist operation that left 40 Maoists dead in Boriya encounter on the intervening night of April 22 and April 23, 2018, in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on January 22, reports The Hitavada. The trio was murdered by a group of around 150 armed Maoists from Chhattisgarh who entered Kasansoor village near Kosfundi phata in Bhamragad taluka (revenue sub-division) of the District. The Maoists abducted six villagers namely Dalsu Devu Pungati, Munshi Gahe Madavi, Vinu Devu Talandi, Malu Dhogo Madavi, Kanna Rainu Madavi, and Lalsu Kudyeti. On January 22, Maoists threw dead bodies of three of the six abducted tribals near Kosfundi diversion on Tadgaon-Bhamragarh road. The bodies were identified to be of Malu Madavi, Kanna Madavi, and Lalsu Kudyeti. Also, some Maoist pamphlets were recovered from the spot. These pamphlets stated that CPI-Maoist would be carrying out a campaign against ‘Samadhan’ anti-Maoist initiative of the Central Government, from January 25 to January 31. It also carried an appeal for villagers to observe ‘Bharat Bandh’ (all India shut down) on January 31.
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January - 27 
A villager ,Sansay Tanu Beig (32), who was abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres over suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’, was found dead in Jaravandi village under Etapalli tehsil(revenue unit) Gadchiroli District on January 27, reports Dev0000discourse News
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A villager ,Sansay Tanu Beig (32), who was abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres over suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’, was found dead in Jaravandi village under Etapalli tehsil(revenue unit) Gadchiroli District on January 27, reports Dev0000discourse News. The victim was abducted late on January 26.
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January - 29 
During a search operation, on January 29, Security Forces (SFs) rescued an abducted boy identified as ChingangbamSunson Singh from Bishnupur area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. The abductee was missing since January 21. A Kuki National Front-Nehlun faction (KNF-Nehlun) militant i
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During a search operation, on January 29, Security Forces (SFs) rescued an abducted boy identified as ChingangbamSunson Singh from Bishnupur area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. The abductee was missing since January 21. A Kuki National Front-Nehlun faction (KNF-Nehlun) militant identified as Seigoulal Haokipalias Hegou, suspected to be the abductor of the child was arrested from Bishnupur Forest Gate. One 7.65 mm pistol with magazine and one round of ammunition; one 5.56 mm Colt AR-15 rifle (US made) with 3 magazine and 77 rounds of live ammunition was recovered from him
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January - 30 
A villager, identified as Wale Vanja Kudyami, who was abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres over suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’, was found dead at Pengunda Phata under Bhamragad taluka (revenue sub-division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on January 30, morni
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A villager, identified as Wale Vanja Kudyami, who was abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres over suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’, was found dead at Pengunda Phata under Bhamragad taluka (revenue sub-division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on January 30, morning, reports Devdiscourse News. Kudyami was abducted by Maoists along with his wife seven days ago, but the latter was subsequently freed, Police said. A note was found near his body, which says Kudyami was killed on suspicion that he was a ‘Police informer’, and the rebels are observing 'Martyrs' Week' till January 31. It is to be noted that the Maoists had abducted six villagers from the District on January 22, of which three were subsequently killed on the same day.
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January - 31 February - 1
A woman, identified as Ishrat Muneer Bhat was abducted and later shot dead by the militants at Cherbagh area of Draggad Shopian in Shopian District on January 31, reports Greater Kashmir. She was abducted from her house at Dangerpora village of Pulwama District. The Jammu and Kashmir Police recovere
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A woman, identified as Ishrat Muneer Bhat was abducted and later shot dead by the militants at Cherbagh area of Draggad Shopian in Shopian District on January 31, reports Greater Kashmir. She was abducted from her house at Dangerpora village of Pulwama District. The Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered her dead body from Cherbagh area of Shopian District on February 1. The suspected murderers even posted a video showing their brutal act on the social media, Police said. The woman in the short video clip can be seen pleading for mercy with folded hands but a man shoots her twice from point blank range, they said.
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February - 6 
On February 6, three Army men of 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), identified as Abid Wani, Tajamul Ahmad and Adil Wani were detained by the Army and are being questioned for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of fellow soldier Aurangzeb by militants in June 2018, reports Daily Excelsior
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On February 6, three Army men of 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), identified as Abid Wani, Tajamul Ahmad and Adil Wani were detained by the Army and are being questioned for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of fellow soldier Aurangzeb by militants in June 2018, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence sources said it is suspected that the three RR soldiers shared information about Rifleman Aurangzeb, who was abducted on way to his home in Rajouri. He was conferred the Shaurya Chakra posthumously on Independence Day last year. Sources said Army have detained RR personnel for an inquiry for allegedly sharing information about Aurangzeb. “Two are from Pulwama and one is from Kulgam. Their role came up during the investigation into the killing of Aurangzeb and it is for the second time they are being questioned”, sources said.
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February - 17 
Taliban militants abducted the population registration head for the Chahar Bolak district from Alamkhel village of the District on February 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Taliban militants abducted the population registration head for the Chahar Bolak district from Alamkhel village of the District on February 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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February - 18 
One civilian, identified as Lewar s/o Murad, was abducted by Security Forces (SFs) during a raid on a house in Heronk area of Turbat town in Kech District in the evening of February 18, reports The Balochistan Post.As per the locals, Pakistani SFs raided the house and whisked away Lewar.
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One civilian, identified as Lewar s/o Murad, was abducted by Security Forces (SFs) during a raid on a house in Heronk area of Turbat town in Kech District in the evening of February 18, reports The Balochistan Post.As per the locals, Pakistani SFs raided the house and whisked away Lewar.
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March - 2 
Two commuters were abducted by Taliban from Herat-Ghor highway on March 2, reports Bakhtar News.Abdul Hai Khatebi spokesman for Ghor Governor told that, the men were kidnapped by Taliban while moving from Herat to Ghor province.So far, the cause of kidnapping of these men is not clear and effort con
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Two commuters were abducted by Taliban from Herat-Ghor highway on March 2, reports Bakhtar News.Abdul Hai Khatebi spokesman for Ghor Governor told that, the men were kidnapped by Taliban while moving from Herat to Ghor province.So far, the cause of kidnapping of these men is not clear and effort continues to be released from Taliban grip.
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March - 6 
On March 6, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants abducted three workers of Bhartia Infra Private Limited (BIPL), a road construction firm from a place between Kangpokpi headquarters and Changoubung in Kangpokpi District, reports Imphal Free Press. The three abducted
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On March 6, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants abducted three workers of Bhartia Infra Private Limited (BIPL), a road construction firm from a place between Kangpokpi headquarters and Changoubung in Kangpokpi District, reports Imphal Free Press. The three abducted BIPL worker are identified as Amuchoualias Gopal, Bijoy and Temba.
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March - 8 
Sudurpaschim Province Assembly lawmaker Devaki Mallawas abducted in the morning of March 8 and was subsequently released by the cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Netra),reports The Kathmandu Post.Police said cadres of the CPN-Netra released lawmaker Malla at Bagadipauta
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Sudurpaschim Province Assembly lawmaker Devaki Mallawas abducted in the morning of March 8 and was subsequently released by the cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-Netra),reports The Kathmandu Post.Police said cadres of the CPN-Netra released lawmaker Malla at Bagadipauta in Kedarsyu Rural Municipality-5 around four hours after her abduction.Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Prawin Dhital said that lawmaker Malla was found unharmed. “We are investigating into the incident to find out more details,” said DSP Dhital. The Cadres of the CPN-Netra abducted lawmaker Malla from Sainsu of Kedarsyu Rural Municipality while she was on her way to take part in a programme organised on the occasion of International Women’s Day in the District at around 11 am.
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March - 9 March - 10
The suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released the station master and points man of Hendegir station under East Central Division who were abducted by the Maoists late March 9 night were released on March 10 morning after the alleged abductors let them go with a warning fo
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The suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released the station master and points man of Hendegir station under East Central Division who were abducted by the Maoists late March 9 night were released on March 10 morning after the alleged abductors let them go with a warning for early payment of pending ‘levy’ (extortion money) dues, reports The Times of India.According to information, station manager Rajiv Kumar and points man Santosh were kidnapped (abducted) by six unidentified suspected Maoists from Hendegir station on gun point while they were coming out of the panel room at the station at around 12.45am. They were later on let free near Hurhuri village in Ratu block in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, around 50 kilometres from the place of incident.
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March - 10 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted a Police sub-Inspector (PSI) and his school teacher-friend from Rewali village under Aranpur Police Station area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 11, reports The Week. The incident occurred on March 10 when PSI Lali
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted a Police sub-Inspector (PSI) and his school teacher-friend from Rewali village under Aranpur Police Station area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 11, reports The Week. The incident occurred on March 10 when PSI Lalit Kashyap had gone to reportedly consume liquor with his friend Jaisingh Kureti, a contractual teacher in a Government school there, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said. Kashyap, who is part of the District Police, is posted at the camp of `C' company of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 111th battalion in Sameli village under Kuwakonda Tehsil (revenue unit) of the District for coordination between local Police and Paramilitary personnel in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations, SP, Pallava said. An armed group of Maoists stormed the village and took the PSI and Kureti along with them, SP, Pallava added. After being alerted about the incident, security personnel immediately launched a combing operation in nearby forests to trace the duo, SP, Pallava said.
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March - 10 
Three Bhartia Infra Project Limited (BIPL) workers who were abducted from their worksite at Changoubung in Kangpokpi District on March 6 were released on March 10, reports Nagaland Post. The workers said that they were released at an unknown mountainous area.
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Three Bhartia Infra Project Limited (BIPL) workers who were abducted from their worksite at Changoubung in Kangpokpi District on March 6 were released on March 10, reports Nagaland Post. The workers said that they were released at an unknown mountainous area.
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March - 10 
A policeman was killed, two Taliban militants were injured and two owners of a coal mine have been abducted by Taliban militants in Samangan Province on March 10, reports Bakhtar News. Taliban militants launched attack on a security checkpoint in Taqchi region of Dara Souf e Payeen District that the
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A policeman was killed, two Taliban militants were injured and two owners of a coal mine have been abducted by Taliban militants in Samangan Province on March 10, reports Bakhtar News. Taliban militants launched attack on a security checkpoint in Taqchi region of Dara Souf e Payeen District that the checkpoint located in a Shabashak coal mine, in which a policeman was killed and two owners of the coal mine have been abducted by them.By reaching reinforcement troops, Taliban militants succeeded to flee from the area, but two fighters of the group were injured, Ahmadi added.
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March - 10 
At least 20 Afghan Security Force (SF) members were killed in a Taliban attack in Badghis Province on March 10, officials from Badghis Provincial Council said, reports Tolo News. The officials said 10 other security force members were wounded in the attack.The clash took place after a group of Talib
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At least 20 Afghan Security Force (SF) members were killed in a Taliban attack in Badghis Province on March 10, officials from Badghis Provincial Council said, reports Tolo News. The officials said 10 other security force members were wounded in the attack.The clash took place after a group of Taliban militants attacked a security outpost in in Bala Murghab District, said Abdul Aziz Bek, head of Badghis Provincial Council.“The Taliban militants took 28 other security force members with them following the clash,” Bek said.
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March - 11 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released the Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and his teacher friend, who were abducted by them (Maoists) on March 10 from Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, late on March 11, reports The Pioneer. “PSI Lalit Kashyap and teacher JaisinghKureti were r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released the Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and his teacher friend, who were abducted by them (Maoists) on March 10 from Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, late on March 11, reports The Pioneer. “PSI Lalit Kashyap and teacher JaisinghKureti were released late on Monday night and they safely reached the CRPF’s Sameli camp on Tuesday morning,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Dantewada Abhishek Pallava said. Reportedly, a group of 40-50 armed Maoists led by ‘militia commander’ Deva had stormed the village and took away the PSI and the teacher with them. Meanwhile, Maoists also tried to trap Security Forces (SFs) by spreading false information that they had killed the abducted PSI. But the SFs took all the necessary precautionary measures while searching for their whereabouts in the forest area, SP, Pallava added. "Due to mounting pressure from local public representatives and villagers, Naxals had to free the policeman and teacher on Monday late night," the SP said.
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March - 12 March - 13
On March 12, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants abducted a villager from new Wangparel Village in Chandel District, reports The Sentinel. She was later rescued by Security Forces (SFs) on March 13 from Wangparel in Chandel District. Two NSCN-IM militants identifie
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On March 12, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants abducted a villager from new Wangparel Village in Chandel District, reports The Sentinel. She was later rescued by Security Forces (SFs) on March 13 from Wangparel in Chandel District. Two NSCN-IM militants identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Justin Khapai and ‘sergeant’ Korungthang were arrested in connection with the incident. One AK 47 rifle, one magazine and 27 live rounds of AK 47 Rifles were recovered from the arrestees.
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March - 14 
Suspected militants abducted and shot dead a civilian, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Lonein Gulzarpora area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on March 14 night, reports India Today. Police spokesperson said that Manzoor Ahmad Lone of Dogripora village, was ‘forcibly’ taken away by the terrorists and s
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Suspected militants abducted and shot dead a civilian, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Lonein Gulzarpora area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on March 14 night, reports India Today. Police spokesperson said that Manzoor Ahmad Lone of Dogripora village, was ‘forcibly’ taken away by the terrorists and shot dead.According to the reports, the deceased's body was recovered near Higher Secondary School at Gulzarpora. Police said that Manzoor Ahmad Lone suffered serious bullet wounds and died instantly.
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March - 17 
At least 22 security personnel have been killed, 12 others wounded and three others captured alive in a Taliban attack in Qaisar District of Faryab Province, an official said on March 17, reports Pajhwok.com.
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At least 22 security personnel have been killed, 12 others wounded and three others captured alive in a Taliban attack in Qaisar District of Faryab Province, an official said on March 17, reports Pajhwok.com.
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March - 17 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Afghanistan has confirmed that the Taliban militants have captured 58 border security forces in Badghis province, TheKhaama Press reports on March 18.According to a statement released by Ministry, “All 58 border security soldiers (BSS) returned home from Turkmenistan
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Afghanistan has confirmed that the Taliban militants have captured 58 border security forces in Badghis province, TheKhaama Press reports on March 18.According to a statement released by Ministry, “All 58 border security soldiers (BSS) returned home from Turkmenistan. Afghan families, who were forced by Taliban to emigrate to Turkmenistan, returned home safe. Unfortunately, 58 BSS are captured by the enemies. Search Ops will continue until we release them.”
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March - 21 
A militant was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Hajin area of Bandipora District on March 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Encounter broke out in the afternoon following a search operation launched by the SFs in Mir Mohalla. According to reports, one militant was killed in the on
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A militant was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Hajin area of Bandipora District on March 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Encounter broke out in the afternoon following a search operation launched by the SFs in Mir Mohalla. According to reports, one militant was killed in the ongoing encounter and his associate was still hiding in the house at the time of reporting. Police said that two civilians were held hostage by militants during the encounter in Hajin area of Bandipora District, reports The Indian Express. While one was rescued, the other, a minor, was yet to be rescued.“Two civilians held hostage by terrorists. With the assistance of security forces, police & community members, one civilian has been rescued safely while efforts are on to rescue another civilian, reportedly a minor, kept as hostage by terrorists,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police tweeted.Intermittent firing is going on and civilians are being evacuated,” a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) spokesperson said.
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April - 17 
On April 17, two workers of National People’s Party (NPP) were allegedly abducted by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants in Longding District, report Arunachal Times. The abductees were identified as ApongWangsu and Yatun Wangsa. The NPP candidate ThangwamWangham accus
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On April 17, two workers of National People’s Party (NPP) were allegedly abducted by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants in Longding District, report Arunachal Times. The abductees were identified as ApongWangsu and Yatun Wangsa. The NPP candidate ThangwamWangham accused his rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate of using militants to harass his workers. He also claimed that claimed that at least 30 activists of NSCN-K and NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) are currently stationed in Longkhaw village in Longding.
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April - 17 
The two National People’s Party (NPP) workers who were abducted in Longding District on April 17 returned on the same day, reports Northeast Today. They were reportedly abducted by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants.
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The two National People’s Party (NPP) workers who were abducted in Longding District on April 17 returned on the same day, reports Northeast Today. They were reportedly abducted by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants.
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April - 21 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted and killed a youth on the suspicion of him being a ‘Police informer’, in Giridih District of Jharkhand on April 21, reports The Pioneer. The incident took place at Kanakdiha village under the Dumari Police Station when Chudka So
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted and killed a youth on the suspicion of him being a ‘Police informer’, in Giridih District of Jharkhand on April 21, reports The Pioneer. The incident took place at Kanakdiha village under the Dumari Police Station when Chudka Soren was abducted the Maoists who attacked the village. According to Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Dumari, Niraj Kumar, the tribal youth was sleeping in his house at Kanakdiha village at 10 pm, when heavily armed Maoists barged in and abducted Chudka. Police said that the youth was later shot dead with an AK-47, within two hours of his abduction and the bullet-riddled body of the deceased was dumped at village road near Kanakdiha. Two handwritten notes left by the Maoists were also recovered from near the body. They said Soren was punished for being a ‘Police informer’.
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April - 25 
Unidentified persons abducted four persons, including Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Islamabad Assistant Commissioner RiazMiani, on April 25 from Kot Murtaza area of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. Police said that armed men, wearing masks, abducted RiazMiani along wit
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Unidentified persons abducted four persons, including Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Islamabad Assistant Commissioner RiazMiani, on April 25 from Kot Murtaza area of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. Police said that armed men, wearing masks, abducted RiazMiani along with three other officials when he was visiting his hometown of Kot Murtaza to offer Fateha for his mother. The Police cordoned off the area soon after the incident and launched a search operation to nab the abductors, but they managed to escape.
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May - 5 May - 6
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have allegedly killed two villagers on the suspicion of them being ‘Police informer’s, in two separate incidents of Maoist violence reported from Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra on May 6, reports The Hans India. In one incident, the victim ident
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have allegedly killed two villagers on the suspicion of them being ‘Police informer’s, in two separate incidents of Maoist violence reported from Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra on May 6, reports The Hans India. In one incident, the victim identified as Sudhir SarkarMandal (42), was abducted by Maoists from Bande village in EtapalliTehsil(revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on May 5 evening. The body was found late in the night in a forest near the village, Police said. In another incident, one civilian was killed by Maoists in Bhamragad area in Gadchiroli District, on suspicion that he was a ‘Police informer’, the Police said on May 6.The victim has not been identified yet by the Police.
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May - 8 
Two persons who were running a chemist shop were injured after militants fired at them at Zainapora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, militants barged inside the chemist shop outside Sub-district hospital Zainapora villag
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Two persons who were running a chemist shop were injured after militants fired at them at Zainapora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, militants barged inside the chemist shop outside Sub-district hospital Zainapora village of Shopian District and abducted Irfan ahmad Lone and Muzafar Ahmad Bhat from the shop. Sources said that Ifran was polling agent of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Zainapora village where voting took place on May 6.
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May - 9 
On May 9, a supporter of ParbatyaChattogram Jana SanghatiSamity-MN Larma (PCJSS-MN Larma) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Sadar Upazila in Bandarban District of Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. The deceased individual was identified as JoymoniTongchangya. According to Superintendent
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On May 9, a supporter of ParbatyaChattogram Jana SanghatiSamity-MN Larma (PCJSS-MN Larma) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Sadar Upazila in Bandarban District of Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. The deceased individual was identified as JoymoniTongchangya. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) the assailants also abducted a PCJSS member identified as PuladonTongchangya from Rajbilla area in Bandarban District. Earlier on May 7, another PCJSS member was shot dead at Taingkali Para area in Sadar upazila in Bandarban District of Bangladesh. Uchow Mong Marma, president of PCJSS-MN Larma (Bandarban unit), alleged that Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) of Myanmar, locally known as MoghBahini, was involved in the killings.
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June - 1 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants who had abducted a civilian on May 30 released him on June 1 at DubuAkhol in William Nagar in East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. The abductee was identified as Daniel Daju. He was abducted from an unspecified l
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants who had abducted a civilian on May 30 released him on June 1 at DubuAkhol in William Nagar in East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. The abductee was identified as Daniel Daju. He was abducted from an unspecified location in West Khasi Hills District.
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June - 8 
Three passengers were abducted by Taliban in Ghor Province on June 8, reports bakhtarnews.com. Abdul Hai Khatibi Spokesman for Ghor Governor said that Taliban abducted the passengers from Poshtagazak region in Ghor-Herat highway.
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Three passengers were abducted by Taliban in Ghor Province on June 8, reports bakhtarnews.com. Abdul Hai Khatibi Spokesman for Ghor Governor said that Taliban abducted the passengers from Poshtagazak region in Ghor-Herat highway.
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June - 13 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted and shot dead a trader, identified as Brajesh Sahu (37), near a school at Katia village under Bishunpur Police Station limits in Gumla District of Jharkhand on June 13, reports India Today. Police said the reason behind Sahu's killing coul
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted and shot dead a trader, identified as Brajesh Sahu (37), near a school at Katia village under Bishunpur Police Station limits in Gumla District of Jharkhand on June 13, reports India Today. Police said the reason behind Sahu's killing could be his support to the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist. The Maoists, who had left some leaflets near the body, also set ablaze a Kendu-leaf laden truck near the school.
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June - 19 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Santosh Punem, a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader after abducting from his house in BijapurDistrict of Chhattisgarh on June 19, reports The Asian Age.Superintendent of Police (SP), Divyang Patel said that the Samajwadi leader Santosh Punem, a con
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Santosh Punem, a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader after abducting from his house in BijapurDistrict of Chhattisgarh on June 19, reports The Asian Age.Superintendent of Police (SP), Divyang Patel said that the Samajwadi leader Santosh Punem, a contractor by profession, was abducted by the Maoists on late Tuesday(June 18) evening from his construction site situated in Marimalla village, coming under Ilmidi Police Station area. Road between Lodhed and Marimalla was under construction under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) scheme, and Punem had gone to supervise this work from where he was abducted and killed.
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June - 30 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person by slitting his throat at a ‘Praja court’ (people’s/ Kangaroo Court hold by the rebels), three days after the abduction of three villagers on suspicion of being ‘police informers’ from Kukurukundi village under Mathili Police limits
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person by slitting his throat at a ‘Praja court’ (people’s/ Kangaroo Court hold by the rebels), three days after the abduction of three villagers on suspicion of being ‘police informers’ from Kukurukundi village under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on June 30, reports Orissa Post. The tribal civilian was identified as Buja Kabasi. The suspected Maoists after killing Buja released two others from their detention after assaulting them brutally. According to reports, the Maoists had abducted two tribals along with Buja Kabasi – Masa Sodi and Unga Kalmali – on the suspicion that they were ‘police informers’ who knew the whereabouts of the Maoists. Later, the Maoists conducted a ‘Praja court’ at Dandipadar on June 27, and tried the three on charges of being ‘police informers’. The Maoists allegedly instructed them to refrain from being ‘police informers’ and beat them up severely in the presence of several top cadre Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] from Chhattisgarh and Malkangiri area. However, three days after their abduction the Maoists killed Buja by slitting his throat and dumped the body on a road at Kukurukundi before fleeing.
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July - 5 
Four unidentified militants abducted the village chief of Dampi village on July 5 from his Brick Field located near J Saihenjang village in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The abductee was identified as Lunkholal Lhungdim alias Lalboi Lhungdim.
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Four unidentified militants abducted the village chief of Dampi village on July 5 from his Brick Field located near J Saihenjang village in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The abductee was identified as Lunkholal Lhungdim alias Lalboi Lhungdim.
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July - 6 
On July 6, an AK 56 with a magazine; two MA -3 MK -II assault rifle with two magazines, one M4 Carbine with one magazine, one Heckler and Koch HK33 assault rifle with three magazines were recovered from Saihenjang village in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The recovery
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On July 6, an AK 56 with a magazine; two MA -3 MK -II assault rifle with two magazines, one M4 Carbine with one magazine, one Heckler and Koch HK33 assault rifle with three magazines were recovered from Saihenjang village in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The recovery also included 150 rounds of 5.56MM ammunition, 18 7.62mm ammunition and a grenade wand a detonator was also recovered. The recovery was made during the operations carried out to rescue village chief Thangboi Lhungdim, who was abducted on July 5. He was rescued on July 6.
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July - 6 
On July 6, Security Forces (SFs) rescued the village chief who was abducted on July 5, from near Teiseng and old Gelmol village in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. He was abducted from Churachandpur District.
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On July 6, Security Forces (SFs) rescued the village chief who was abducted on July 5, from near Teiseng and old Gelmol village in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. He was abducted from Churachandpur District.
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July - 8 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly abducted a former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member owing allegiance to the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) from Kothur village in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadrachalam agency in
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly abducted a former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member owing allegiance to the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) from Kothur village in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadrachalam agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 8, reports The Hindu. According to sources, a group of Maoist rebels whisked away N. Srinivas Rao (40), from his house in Kothur village. His family members, including wife and son, pleaded with the rebels to let go of Srinivas, but to no avail, sources added.
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July - 10 
Adivasi associations have demanded the immediate release of former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member Nalluri Srinivas Rao (40), who was abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 8, reports Telangana Today on July 10. Pamphlets by Adivas
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Adivasi associations have demanded the immediate release of former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member Nalluri Srinivas Rao (40), who was abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 8, reports Telangana Today on July 10. Pamphlets by Adivasi associations in this connection have surfaced at Tegada, Kaliveru, Satyanarayanapuram, R Kothagudem, Kudunur, Chintaguppa and Lenin Colony villages in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on July 10. It might be noted that nearly 300 Adivasis and the family members of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader went into forests on the borders of Telangana and Chhattisgarh in search of the abducted person. ‘It was unjust on part of Maoists to abduct such a person. In case Srinivas Rao has committed any wrong, Maoists would have given him a prior warning but no such thing happened. Hence he should be released without causing any harm to his life’ Adivasi associations said in the pamphlet. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, suspected CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly abducted Nalluri Srinivas Rao (40), a former MTPC member owing allegiance to the ruling TRS from Kothur village in Charla Mandal in Bhadrachalam agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 8.
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July - 11 
An engineer and two other staff members of a company engaged in road construction were abducted by unidentified militants on July 11 from Lamdangmei village in Noney District in Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. Engineer of ABCI construction limited, his driver and a staff member were abducted by the
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An engineer and two other staff members of a company engaged in road construction were abducted by unidentified militants on July 11 from Lamdangmei village in Noney District in Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. Engineer of ABCI construction limited, his driver and a staff member were abducted by the militants.
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July - 12 
Nalluri Srinivas Rao (45), the former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member, who was abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 8, was found dead near Puttapadu village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports Firstpost. The Pol
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Nalluri Srinivas Rao (45), the former Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MTPC) member, who was abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 8, was found dead near Puttapadu village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports Firstpost. The Police confirmed that the local leader from Kothur village was abducted on accusations of moneylending and land dispute issues. One of the Police officials also said that Srinivas is believed to have been brutally beaten. However, the cause of death has not been ascertained yet. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, suspected CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly abducted Nalluri Srinivas Rao (40), a former MTPC member owing allegiance to the ruling TRS from Kothur village in Charla Mandal in Bhadrachalam agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 8.
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August - 7 
Three abductors of A’chik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) were arrested on August 7 from Rongram in West Garo Hills Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. They were arrested for abducting Principal of a school from Tura in West Garo Hills on August 7, AHAM is formed by ex-Garo National Liberation
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Three abductors of A’chik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) were arrested on August 7 from Rongram in West Garo Hills Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. They were arrested for abducting Principal of a school from Tura in West Garo Hills on August 7, AHAM is formed by ex-Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants. It was formed by Champion Sangma, the former ‘chairman’ of GNLA. The arrestees were identified as Chiangka Ch Marak alias Bromeo, Sengkam Ch Marak, Alphonce D Sangma and Chakseng T Sangma.
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August - 20 
Taliban militants abducted three civilians in Dawlatyar District in Ghor Province, reports Bhaktar News on August 21.
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Taliban militants abducted three civilians in Dawlatyar District in Ghor Province, reports Bhaktar News on August 21.
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August - 25 
The dead body of Syed Abdul Halim Sadat, a member of Samangan Provincial Council, was recovered in Chashma-e-Sher area of Baghlan province on August 25, reports Bhaktar News Agency. Halim Sadat was abducted by the Taliban militants in Baghlan Province, local officials said.
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The dead body of Syed Abdul Halim Sadat, a member of Samangan Provincial Council, was recovered in Chashma-e-Sher area of Baghlan province on August 25, reports Bhaktar News Agency. Halim Sadat was abducted by the Taliban militants in Baghlan Province, local officials said.
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August - 26 
A 19-year-old youth, identified as Shyamnath Anchala, was shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jungda village in Koyalibeda area in Kanker District on August 26, reports The Times of India. Police said, as per locals a group of Maoists reached Anchala's house and abduc
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A 19-year-old youth, identified as Shyamnath Anchala, was shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jungda village in Koyalibeda area in Kanker District on August 26, reports The Times of India. Police said, as per locals a group of Maoists reached Anchala's house and abducted him. They took him into the forest and killed him the same night. His family informed the Police about the abduction and within hours, Anchala's body was found near the edge of the forest. A Police team recovered the body and brought it to base. As per reports, Anchala was recently interrogated by Police in connection with the murder of a schoolteacher in Koyalibeda area. The body of the teacher, Dhansingh Usendi was found by the Police on August 5, who died of a head injury, according to autopsy reports. During investigation, few suspects, including Anchala, were called for interrogation. Anchala's killing is under investigation, and the motive behind it is being probed, said Police.
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August - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 27 recovered body of a civilian, Manzoor Ahmed, abducted on August 26, from Tral area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. SATP had earlier reported that suspected militants on August 26 abducted two members of the nomadic Gujjar community from a forested are
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 27 recovered body of a civilian, Manzoor Ahmed, abducted on August 26, from Tral area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. SATP had earlier reported that suspected militants on August 26 abducted two members of the nomadic Gujjar community from a forested area at Tral and later shot one of them dead. Abdul Qadeer Kohli of Rajouri District and Manzoor Ahmed of Khonmoh area of Srinagar District were abducted by unidentified gunmen from ‘Dhok’, a temporary shelter, from the forested area of Tral at around 7.30pm, an unnamed police spokesperson said. He had said the bullet-riddled body of Kohli was later recovered by a search and rescue party, while an operation to trace the other person was underway.
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August - 31 
A tourist from Bangalore (Karnataka) who strayed into Sagaing, Myanmar and held captive by the Yung Aung led faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), was released to Indian authorities in Mon District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express on September 1. The individual
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A tourist from Bangalore (Karnataka) who strayed into Sagaing, Myanmar and held captive by the Yung Aung led faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), was released to Indian authorities in Mon District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express on September 1. The individual was identified as Chetan Raheja. The tourist registered his personal details at the Mon Police Station on August 23 before travelling to Longwa in Mon District and beyond and eventually held captive by the NSCN-K for 5 days on suspicion. Konyak Union (KU) of India and Myanmar facilitated the release, adds Nagaland Post.
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September - 5 
Taliban militants abducted and subsequently killed a civilian, Amiri who was acting head of Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission's (AIHRC) office in Ghor, in Jalrez District of Maidan Wardak Province, reports Tolo News. The victim’s body was found along the Kabul-Ghor highway.
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Taliban militants abducted and subsequently killed a civilian, Amiri who was acting head of Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission's (AIHRC) office in Ghor, in Jalrez District of Maidan Wardak Province, reports Tolo News. The victim’s body was found along the Kabul-Ghor highway.
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September - 7 September - 11
A journalist, Zafar Abbas (40), who had been missing since September 7, was found dead four days later on September 11 in Punjab. Zafar Abbas was working for 7 News (7 News is an Urdu language news channel based in Lahore) from Mailsi town of Vehari District. His body was found in a dry well at Mauz
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A journalist, Zafar Abbas (40), who had been missing since September 7, was found dead four days later on September 11 in Punjab. Zafar Abbas was working for 7 News (7 News is an Urdu language news channel based in Lahore) from Mailsi town of Vehari District. His body was found in a dry well at Mauza Kali Shah within the jurisdiction of Mitro Police Station. Rana Akram, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Mitro said that Abbas was returning home late night from the Kot Malik area on Sept 7 when he went missing.
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September - 13 September - 18
On September 13, brother of a businessman was abducted from Dokmoka town in East Karbi Anglong District of Assam by unidentified militants, reports Nagaland Post. The abductee was identified as Bijoy Agarwal. Dokmoka and Langhing locality within the command of the same Police station have become
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On September 13, brother of a businessman was abducted from Dokmoka town in East Karbi Anglong District of Assam by unidentified militants, reports Nagaland Post. The abductee was identified as Bijoy Agarwal. Dokmoka and Langhing locality within the command of the same Police station have become prime targets of the militant organization, adds Nagaland Post on September 19. According to reports, Peoples Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) and other newly formed militant groups formed by ex-militants are carrying out the extortions. Previously Head of Thong Nok Bey College, Proprietor of the local filling station, petty businessman of Phuloni locality Babul Debnath and another businessman of Langhing were abducted from unspecified locations. Meanwhile, Police have arrested around 30 militants and recovered around 28 arms and 180 rounds of assorted ammunitions.
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September - 19 
According to ZUF, the aforementioned ZUF members also abducted contractor and officials of North Eastern Council (NEC) on an unspecified date from at Loktak project area in Bishnupur District in collaboration with the Kuki group, reports Imphal Free Press on September 20. The group has extorted a ra
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According to ZUF, the aforementioned ZUF members also abducted contractor and officials of North Eastern Council (NEC) on an unspecified date from at Loktak project area in Bishnupur District in collaboration with the Kuki group, reports Imphal Free Press on September 20. The group has extorted a ransom of INR 5 million.
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September - 19 
ZUF also got ransom of INR 1.2 Million after abducting a power grid company official on an unspecified date from Khoupum area in Tamenglong District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on September 20.
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ZUF also got ransom of INR 1.2 Million after abducting a power grid company official on an unspecified date from Khoupum area in Tamenglong District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on September 20.
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September - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a youth at a ‘Praja court’ (people’s/ Kangaroo Court hold by the Maoist rebels), on suspicion of being ‘police informer’ at Tashrim village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, reports Orissa Post on September 22. The youth was identified as
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a youth at a ‘Praja court’ (people’s/ Kangaroo Court hold by the Maoist rebels), on suspicion of being ‘police informer’ at Tashrim village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, reports Orissa Post on September 22. The youth was identified as Ramesh Kunjam, a class X student of Ashram School in Tashrim in the District. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Divyang Patel, the Maoists abducted Ramesh on September 16, and kept him on hostage for two days before they produced him in a ‘Praja court’ where they killed him on charges of being a ‘police informer’.
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September - 26 
Three people were arrested on September 26 in connection with abduction of a businessman from Howraghat town in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The victim was also rescued. The arrestees were identified as Tapan Teron, Moniram Gowala and Rudra Basumatary. The victim identified as
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Three people were arrested on September 26 in connection with abduction of a businessman from Howraghat town in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The victim was also rescued. The arrestees were identified as Tapan Teron, Moniram Gowala and Rudra Basumatary. The victim identified as Bijoy Aggarwal was abducted on September 13. People's Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK), claimed that they were not involved in the abduction incident.
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September - 28 
Armed Taliban abducted six Independent Election Commission (IEC) workers in Parwan Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on September 29. At the end of the voting process, the staff wanted to return to Charikar city, were abducted by Taliban. Abdul Qahar Wahab Safi Head of Provincial Election Commission
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Armed Taliban abducted six Independent Election Commission (IEC) workers in Parwan Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on September 29. At the end of the voting process, the staff wanted to return to Charikar city, were abducted by Taliban. Abdul Qahar Wahab Safi Head of Provincial Election Commission in Parwan province told that efforts have begun by tribal elders to free the staffs.
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October - 5 
The Taliban militants have released 43 civilians whom they had abducted from Khwaja Omari District of Ghazni Province in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on October 6. According to a statement released by Governor’s Office of Ghazni, the Taliban militants had abducted 43 civilians, all resident
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The Taliban militants have released 43 civilians whom they had abducted from Khwaja Omari District of Ghazni Province in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on October 6. According to a statement released by Governor’s Office of Ghazni, the Taliban militants had abducted 43 civilians, all residents of Deh Haji village, in Khwaja Omari District two days ago. The statement further added that the Taliban militants released the hostages late on Saturday (October 5) after the local tribal elders intervened and negotiated with the militants.
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October - 11 
Suspected militants belonging to banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) abducted an executive of Sankar tea estate from Tinsukia District in Assam on October11, reports Eastern Mirror. Operations have been intensified in search of abductee and abductors.
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Suspected militants belonging to banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) abducted an executive of Sankar tea estate from Tinsukia District in Assam on October11, reports Eastern Mirror. Operations have been intensified in search of abductee and abductors.
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October - 11 October - 12
The two Government officials and an employee of a road contractor who were abducted by Maoists in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, were released on October 12 evening, more than 24 hours after they were abducted, reports The Hindu. The three were reportedly abducted around 4 p.m. on October 11 fr
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The two Government officials and an employee of a road contractor who were abducted by Maoists in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, were released on October 12 evening, more than 24 hours after they were abducted, reports The Hindu. The three were reportedly abducted around 4 p.m. on October 11 from Potali village, where construction of a road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) is under way, a senior Police official said. According to the senior officer, local villagers played a key role in securing the safe release of the trio who reached Dantewada district headquarter by October 13 morning (today). The abducted persons, all associated with the road construction work, were identified as Sub Engineer (PMGSY) Arun Marawi, technical assistant (MNREGA [Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act]) Mohan Baghel and an accountant of the construction contractor. The incident had happened when the trio were doing geo-tagging for the ongoing road construction work between Kakari and Muler villages in Aranpur area of the District.
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October - 12 
Three Security Personnel were martyred in Balkh province on October 12, reports bakhtarnews.com. Mohammad Yousof Governor of Doulatabad District told, Taliban stormed on a Police checkpoint in the mentioned district and assassinated three security personnel and abducted another. Police investigated
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Three Security Personnel were martyred in Balkh province on October 12, reports bakhtarnews.com. Mohammad Yousof Governor of Doulatabad District told, Taliban stormed on a Police checkpoint in the mentioned district and assassinated three security personnel and abducted another. Police investigated to release the abducted soldier from grip of Taliban.
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October - 29 
Five Afghan soldiers were killed and eight others were taken captive by Taliban during a clash in Khan Abad District of Kunduz Province on October 29, reports Tolo News. Local security officials said the Taliban also sustained casualties, without providing numbers. The Taliban have confirmed the cla
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Five Afghan soldiers were killed and eight others were taken captive by Taliban during a clash in Khan Abad District of Kunduz Province on October 29, reports Tolo News. Local security officials said the Taliban also sustained casualties, without providing numbers. The Taliban have confirmed the clashes.
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November - 10 
A civilian was beaten to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after they accused him of being a ‘police informer’ in Jagargunda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports Outlook. The dead body of Sudam Hunga, a native of Kamapura village, was found on the outskirts o
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A civilian was beaten to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after they accused him of being a ‘police informer’ in Jagargunda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports Outlook. The dead body of Sudam Hunga, a native of Kamapura village, was found on the outskirts of Jagargunda village and a leaflet left on the spot by Maoists claimed he was killed for being a ‘police informer’, Police said. "He was abducted some days ago and it seems he was beaten to death. We have launched a combing operation to nab the culprits," Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Shalabh Sinha said.
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November - 17 
Nearly two weeks have passed but the Madhya Pradesh Police has failed to track Nekhlal Masram (45), who was allegedly abducted by armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the forest in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on November 17, reports The New Indian Express.Masram, a
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Nearly two weeks have passed but the Madhya Pradesh Police has failed to track Nekhlal Masram (45), who was allegedly abducted by armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the forest in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on November 17, reports The New Indian Express.Masram, a native of Chilkona village under Lanji Police Station area in Balaghat was abducted by armed Maoists cadres on the night of November 17, when his wife tried to resist husband’s abduction bid, she was assaulted by the abductors.Sources in anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] security apparatus in Balaghat confided to The New Indian Express that Masram was in the past associated with the Sangam team of the Maoists and supplied necessary support to armed cadres.It’s quite possible that suspecting that Masram had now turned a ‘police informer’, he was abducted by the armed cadres.“The only clue which we’ve so far got about the incident is that two-three days after the alleged kidnapping, a man resembling him was seen along with an armed group of Maoists in the dense forests around 25 to 30 km from where he was kidnapped,” Balaghat,Superintendent of Police (SP),Abhishek Tiwari said.He added that the Police in Balaghat and neighbouring Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh are jointly working in the matter, but still failed to track the abducted man.
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November - 20 
The United States President Donald Trump welcomed the release of the two Western professors and expressed hopes that their release would lead to ceasefire in Afghanistan, reports Khaama News Agency on November 21. “We join families of Kevin King & Tim Weeks in celebrating their release from Taliban
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The United States President Donald Trump welcomed the release of the two Western professors and expressed hopes that their release would lead to ceasefire in Afghanistan, reports Khaama News Agency on November 21. “We join families of Kevin King & Tim Weeks in celebrating their release from Taliban captivity. Thanks to President Ghani for his courageous support,” Trump said in a Twitter post. He added “Let’s hope this leads to more good things on the peace front like a ceasefire that will help end this long war. Proud of my team!” The duo was released by Taliban on November 20.
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November - 22 
Taliban has released 10 Afghan National Army (ANA) personnel from a ‘prison’ in Helmand Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on November 23. The army troops have been captured during an attack carried out by Taliban fighters few days ago.
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Taliban has released 10 Afghan National Army (ANA) personnel from a ‘prison’ in Helmand Province, reports bhaktarnews.com on November 23. The army troops have been captured during an attack carried out by Taliban fighters few days ago.
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December - 1 
The Maoists abducted several traders and released them after few hours in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The New Indian Express on December 2. The businessmen were abducted when they were returning from Jagargunda weekly market in the District. Superintendent of Police (SP), Shalabh Sinha,
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The Maoists abducted several traders and released them after few hours in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The New Indian Express on December 2. The businessmen were abducted when they were returning from Jagargunda weekly market in the District. Superintendent of Police (SP), Shalabh Sinha, said, “The armed Maoists took the local businessmen inside the jungle for questioning. Usually, the rebels also procure their requirements from them besides seeking inputs about the presence of forces. This time the traders were also asked on paddy procurement in the region. All traders were set free after few hours”.
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December - 20 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on December 20, reports Yahoo News. The unidentified body was found with his throat slit lying along the roadside between Jhuri and Kotmi villages, a local Police official said. The
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on December 20, reports Yahoo News. The unidentified body was found with his throat slit lying along the roadside between Jhuri and Kotmi villages, a local Police official said. The official said that Maoists had abducted a few persons from Bhamragad and Etapalli areas in Gadchiroli District in the last few days, but their relatives didn't approach the Police out of fear of Maoists.
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December - 29 
Cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot at and injured a former village Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Chihka village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 29, reports The Ti
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Cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot at and injured a former village Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Chihka village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 29, reports The Times of India. A Police Official said the victim, identified as Boti Lekam (55), was abducted by the Maoists in the night from his home in the said village and fired two rounds at him and fled, presuming that he was dead. "Lekam sustained bullet injuries on his hips and thigh, but he is out of danger," the official said adding that "As per preliminary information, he was attacked on suspicion of being a police informer. However, the exact reason behind the attack was yet to be ascertained."
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December - 29 
Suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two civilians after branding them as ‘police informers’ in two separate incidents in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on December 29, reports The Times of India. In one incident, the Maoists abducted Mughal Koda (50) from Baskund Ko
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Suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two civilians after branding them as ‘police informers’ in two separate incidents in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on December 29, reports The Times of India. In one incident, the Maoists abducted Mughal Koda (50) from Baskund Korasi under Chanan Police Station limits and shot him dead by using a SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) rifle. In another incident, Maoists abducted Sanjay Koda (30) from Gobardaha village under the same Police Station and subsequently shot him dead by using an AK-47 rifle. The Station House Officer (SHO), Vaibhav Kumar said the used cartridges of AK-47 and SLR had been recovered from the places where the bodies were found. Mughal had received two bullet injuries whereas Sanjay had multiple injuries. Further, the Maoists had left pamphlets on the spot, warning local residents of meeting the same fate if they dared to leak information about the activities of the outfit. The pamphlets also revealed the names of four people who had been given death penalty earlier by the Kangaroo court (people’s court) organised by the Maoists. Three of them have already been eliminated. The Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of the District said, “The search operation in the forest will continue,” adding that patrolling has been intensified in the region to instill a sense of security among the residents, mostly belonging to tribal community. The police seized a large quantity of CPI-Maoist literature during the search operation.”
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