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January - 2 
The National Security Committee (NSC) on January 2, asked Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, without directly naming them, to deny safe haven to Pakistani terrorist groups on its soil and end their patronage, while reiterating its intent to crush terrorist groups operating inside the country with full fo
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The National Security Committee (NSC) on January 2, asked Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, without directly naming them, to deny safe haven to Pakistani terrorist groups on its soil and end their patronage, while reiterating its intent to crush terrorist groups operating inside the country with full force, reports Dawn. The statement said: “Pakistan’s security is uncompromisable and the full writ of the state will be maintained on every inch of the (sic) Pakistan’s territory.” The meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and attended by key Ministers, services chiefs, and top intelligence officials, also endorsed the government’s road map for restoration of economic stability in the country. “No country will be allowed to provide sanctuaries and facilitation to terrorists and Pakistan reserves all rights in that respect to safeguard her people,” the NSC statement read. Further, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that Afghanistan’s soil continued to be used against Pakistan, despite an agreement. Speaking on Geo TV Shahzeb Khanzada’s show, he said the Afghan Government had promised that their territory wouldn’t be used against Pakistan, adding: “The Pakistani government is in constant touch with Afghanistan in connection with border violations”. Earlier, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, on December 31, had hinted that Pakistan was planning strikes against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts in Afghanistan if Taliban authorities failed to act against the terrorist group and hand over the TTP leaders and fighters living there. Meanwhile, the Afghanistan Islamic Emirate’s Defence Ministry on January 2, said in a statement that Sanaullah’s words were “provocative and baseless.” It further stated that Afghanistan was “ready to defend its territorial integrity and independence”.
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January - 2 
Lutfozzaman Babar and Abdus Salam Pintu, ministers in the former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government in Bangladesh assisted Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) in its attempt to kill Shieikh Hasina in 2004 and also helped the outfit procure arms for use against India, Abdul Kahar
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Lutfozzaman Babar and Abdus Salam Pintu, ministers in the former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government in Bangladesh assisted Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) in its attempt to kill Shieikh Hasina in 2004 and also helped the outfit procure arms for use against India, Abdul Kahar Akand, investigation officer in the grenade attack cases told a Dhaka court, on January 2, reports The Hindu. The investigation officer stated, “Most of their recruits came from Pakistan-(occupied) Kashmir and Bangladesh... They had also mobilised funds, arms and ammunition for insurgents in Kashmir of India.” He further stated that HuJI trained many youths, mainly madrasa (Islamic Seminary) students, how to operate firearms and bombs. Akand asserted that HuJI-B had planned to eliminate Hasina and other Awami League leaders as their government in its 1996-2001 tenure was an “obstacle” in its campaign of “recruiting and training youths as its operatives, and procurement of firearms for fellow militants fighting in India and Afghanistan.” The court granted Akand’s appeal seeking fresh remand for HuJI-B ‘founder’ Sheikh Abdus Salam.
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January - 2 
According to an intelligence report, Pakistan-based terrorists are targeting forward defence locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in an attempt to infiltrate into India, India Today reports on January 3. Around 25-30 terrorists are planning to
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According to an intelligence report, Pakistan-based terrorists are targeting forward defence locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in an attempt to infiltrate into India, India Today reports on January 3. Around 25-30 terrorists are planning to infiltrate India using four launching pads, namely Kotli, Lanjote, Nikail, and Khuiratta located in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), in front of the Rajouri sector. The intelligence report further states that the terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are planning to target civilians, and that an alert has been issued in the Poonch District of J&K.
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January - 2 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered 73 cases, including 35 cases of Jihadi terror, in 2022, a 19.67 per cent increase from the 61 cases registered in 2021 and the highest in the last three years, reports The Indian Express. NIA officials asserted that around 60 cases each were filed b
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered 73 cases, including 35 cases of Jihadi terror, in 2022, a 19.67 per cent increase from the 61 cases registered in 2021 and the highest in the last three years, reports The Indian Express. NIA officials asserted that around 60 cases each were filed by the agency in 2019 and 2020. An NIA spokesperson stated, “We have registered 73 cases in 2022, which is a 19.67 per cent increase from the 61 cases registered in 2021 and is an all-time high for the NIA. These cases include 35 cases of Jihadi terror in states such as J&K, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal, 11 other cases in J&K, 10 related to Left Wing Extreme (LWE), five related to insurgents in the northeast, seven related to the Popular Front of India (PFI), four of Punjab, three cases of gangster-terror-drug smuggler nexus, one case of terror funding and two Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN)-related cases.” The spokesperson also stated, “The NIA has filed 59 chargesheets in 2022 against 368 persons and judgements have been pronounced in 38 cases, all of which have ended in conviction. In all, 109 persons have been convicted to rigorous imprisonment along with fine. Six life sentences have also been awarded. Overall conviction rate as on date is 94.39 per cent. Eight persons have been designated as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and necessary action against them is being taken by the NIA”.
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January - 3 
Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on January 3, said that the Government has decided not to hold talks with any terrorist organisation, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Samaa TV. Rana shared granular details of all the decisions undertaken during the two-day-long Nation
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Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on January 3, said that the Government has decided not to hold talks with any terrorist organisation, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Samaa TV. Rana shared granular details of all the decisions undertaken during the two-day-long National Security Committee (NSC) which was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and concluded in Islamabad on January 2. The Federal Interior Minister clarified that terrorists do not hold dominion over any stretch of land in either Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Balochistan.
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January - 3 
Foreign Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on January 3, said that Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan is a reality but Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a fitna (evil), reports Samaa TV. He accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of financing the TTP by
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Foreign Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on January 3, said that Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan is a reality but Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a fitna (evil), reports Samaa TV. He accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of financing the TTP by paying extortion to the militants. Bilawal said, “We raised our voice even when decisions were being taken against our national security. We did what the whole world could not do in Afghanistan together. We wiped out the terrorists in Waziristan, Swat, and Karachi.” He said that the accomplices of the terrorists were released without consulting anyone. Where in the world does this happen, he questioned. He further said after winning the war against terrorists, the people involved in the Army Public School (APS) massacre were released. He accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan of comprising on the blood of martyrs. Bilawal alleged that PTI leaders were paying extortion to the TTP militants.
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January - 3 
The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 3, released the annual performance report of the year 2022 which reported 1,225 intelligence-based operations were conducted across the province, in which 244 suspects were arrested, 197 cases were registered and 782 recoveries were made, repo
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The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 3, released the annual performance report of the year 2022 which reported 1,225 intelligence-based operations were conducted across the province, in which 244 suspects were arrested, 197 cases were registered and 782 recoveries were made, reports The News. According to the CTD spokesman, the department has achieved important achievements for the eradication of terrorism while maintaining its previous traditions. The spokesperson said in the year 2022, the operation wing of CTD Punjab added 105 suspicious persons and 354 madrasas to the Fourth Schedule list, apart from this. CTD Punjab's investigation wing has registered 205 terrorism cases, while 246 terrorists were arrested out of which 183 persons were challaned. 22 cases investigations are in progress for trial. The spokesman maintained the CTD Punjab recovered 64.36 kg of explosives, 48 hand grenades, 253 detonators, 7 batteries and 215 meters of prima cord, 3 SMGs, 40 pistols, 324 bullets and 3 magazines from terrorists. Similarly, the CTD Punjab detained 20 proclaimed offenders (POs) and 3 POs who were in Red Book died in a police encounter. He said the CTD raced 13 suspects involved in head money cases and 16 cases of head money were completed and red notices were issued to six accused.
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January - 3 
On January 3, Abdul Haq Hammad, the Taliban’s head of publications of the Information and Culture Ministry in a series of threads on Twitter said that after receiving complaints related to the activities of some media outlets against national interests, he summoned media outlets’ publishers to the M
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On January 3, Abdul Haq Hammad, the Taliban’s head of publications of the Information and Culture Ministry in a series of threads on Twitter said that after receiving complaints related to the activities of some media outlets against national interests, he summoned media outlets’ publishers to the Media Violations Commission to share his concerns in this regard, reports Hasht-e-Subh. The Taliban official at the Information and Culture Ministry stated that due to the absence of publishers, their cases were sent to the court to decide on the cancellation of the activity licenses of these media outlets.
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January - 3 
On January 3, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated that "Afghanistan seeks good diplomatic relations with all neighbours, including Pakistan", he added that good diplomatic ties were crucial to development, reports tribune.com.pk. He further stated "Islamabad's statements over Afghanistan are
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On January 3, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated that "Afghanistan seeks good diplomatic relations with all neighbours, including Pakistan", he added that good diplomatic ties were crucial to development, reports tribune.com.pk. He further stated "Islamabad's statements over Afghanistan are undesirable, the Islamic Emirate would not allow its land to be used to spread militancy and disability against a neighbouring country. We demand that Islamabad take measures to control unrest, militancy and the law and order situation".
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January - 4 
Federal Minister of Interior, Rana Sanaullah said on January 4, that the Government could reengage in negotiations with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) if the militant outfit won't challenge the state's writ, reports Geo TV. "If the TTP decides to come under the ambit of the Constitution, then we c
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Federal Minister of Interior, Rana Sanaullah said on January 4, that the Government could reengage in negotiations with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) if the militant outfit won't challenge the state's writ, reports Geo TV. "If the TTP decides to come under the ambit of the Constitution, then we can hold talks with them," Rana Sanaullah told a similar demand that the previous Government put forth before the TTP.
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January - 4 
Two militant outfits, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Al Qaeda-linked Lashkar-i-Khorasan, on January 4, claimed responsibility for killing of two Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) personnel in Khanewal city (Khanewal District) of Punjab on January 3, reports Dawn. Earlier it was reported th
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Two militant outfits, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Al Qaeda-linked Lashkar-i-Khorasan, on January 4, claimed responsibility for killing of two Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) personnel in Khanewal city (Khanewal District) of Punjab on January 3, reports Dawn. Earlier it was reported that both personnel belonged to Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). According to the first information report (FIR), a copy of which is available with Dawn, ISI Multan Region Director Naveed Sadiq and Inspector Nasir Abbas met a source at a roadside hotel on the National Highway near Pirowal in Khanewal District. After having tea, they all walked to the parking lot when the source himself, identified as Umar Khan of Kacha Khoo, pulled out his gun, shot the officers dead and fled from the scene. The suspect reportedly executed the attack on the directions of his group leader, Asadullah. Meanwhile, the TTP claimed responsibility for the attack. Earlier, a group calling itself Lashkar-i-Khorasan, linked with Al Qaeda, had also made a similar claim. “Yesterday, a secret squad of TTP killed ISI Deputy Director Multan Naveed Sadiq along with his colleague Inspector Nasir Butt at Bismillah Highway in Khanewal district of Punjab,” TTP ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Khorasani said in a statement to the media.
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January - 5 
Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on January 5, that the recently held meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) in Islamabad had decided that there will be “no talks with any terrorist or militant group”, reports Dawn. Sanaullah was asked about the explicit threat issued by the T
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Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on January 5, that the recently held meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) in Islamabad had decided that there will be “no talks with any terrorist or militant group”, reports Dawn. Sanaullah was asked about the explicit threat issued by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) for “openly declaring war against the TTP to appease America”. The TTP statement pointedly mentioned PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by name, as well as their respective parties, and warned religious parties against “activities against us”. He further said that the NSC had concluded that talks, if needed, should be carried out with the Afghan Government so that the importance of the Doha agreement, wherein the country had vowed to not allow its soil to be used against others, could be stressed. “If that is implemented, then the issue of terrorism in Pakistan and other countries will be solved, and Pakistan will be safe if Afghanistan honours its promise”, he added.
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January - 6 
Addressing a public event in Dimapur District of Nagaland on January 6, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah commented on the security situation prevailing in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. He said, “The process of repealing The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) from Nagaland has alrea
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Addressing a public event in Dimapur District of Nagaland on January 6, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah commented on the security situation prevailing in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. He said, “The process of repealing The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) from Nagaland has already started in a gradual manner.” He further added that from 2014 to 2021 there has been a 74 percent reduction in violence related to “insurgency” and 60 percent reduction in the death of Security Force (SF) personnel.
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January - 6 
Bihar's Special Task Force (STF) arrested 57 Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], including the six of the most wanted cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in several operations in 2022, reports Republic World on January 7. The STF also arrested 283 most wanted criminals in th
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Bihar's Special Task Force (STF) arrested 57 Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], including the six of the most wanted cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in several operations in 2022, reports Republic World on January 7. The STF also arrested 283 most wanted criminals in the same period of time. Additional Director General (ADG), HQ, Patna, JS Gangwar, on January 6, said, "In 2022, STF arrested 57 Naxals including 6 most wanted Naxals and 283 most wanted criminals." He said the STF also seized arms and ammunition in large quantities. "Many arms and ammunition were recovered including 14 regular weapons, 3 AK-47s, one weapon belonging to the AK-56 series and five weapons that were snatched from police," ADG, Gangwar said. The Bihar Police official also highlighted the arrests of Naxals outside the State saying, "33 Naxals were arrested by Bihar police from other states like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and West Bengal." ADG, Gangwar said around 120 country-made weapons and live ammunition were also recovered for them. "118 country-made weapons, 7,870 live cartridges, 1 hand grenade, and 15-gram explosive material were also recovered," he added.
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January - 6 
Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) attacked and blew up gas pipeline in Dera Ghazi Khan District of Punjab on January 6, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dostin Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack. He said in his statement that BRG cadres attacked the thirty-six (36) inch diameter gas pi
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Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) attacked and blew up gas pipeline in Dera Ghazi Khan District of Punjab on January 6, reports Radio Zrumbesh. BRG ‘spokesman’ Dostin Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack. He said in his statement that BRG cadres attacked the thirty-six (36) inch diameter gas pipeline going to Punjab from the Sui Gas Plant, was destroyed by explosives. Dostin Baloch has further said that as a result of the explosion, gas supply to most of the Districts of Punjab has been completely suspended.
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January - 6 
On January 6, the Ministry of Vice and Virtue officials banned displaying and hanging images of living creatures in Qalat the capital city of Zabul Province, reports Hasht-e Subh. Based on the new order, it is forbidden to even hang photos of Taliban leaders on shop walls and cars. Previously, women
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On January 6, the Ministry of Vice and Virtue officials banned displaying and hanging images of living creatures in Qalat the capital city of Zabul Province, reports Hasht-e Subh. Based on the new order, it is forbidden to even hang photos of Taliban leaders on shop walls and cars. Previously, women were prohibited from rejoicing in wedding ceremonies.
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January - 7 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) through a notification on January 7, banned People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports India Tv News. The notification stated that PAFF is a proxy outfit of Maulana
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) through a notification on January 7, banned People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports India Tv News. The notification stated that PAFF is a proxy outfit of Maulana Masood Azhar-led Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and it is involved in regularly issuing threats to security forces, political leaders and civilians working in Jammu and Kashmir from other states. The notification also stated that “The PAFF along with other organisations is indulging in radicalization of impressionable youth for the purpose of recruitment and training in handling guns, ammunition and explosives.”, further reports The Indian Express.
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January - 7 
Thoubal District Police arrested 28 cadres of militant groups during the year 2022, reports Imphal Free Press. As per the report, Thoubal Police arrested 30 cadres of proscribed groups which included 16 cadres of Revolutionary People's Front (RPF)/ People's Liberation Army (PLA), one overground work
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Thoubal District Police arrested 28 cadres of militant groups during the year 2022, reports Imphal Free Press. As per the report, Thoubal Police arrested 30 cadres of proscribed groups which included 16 cadres of Revolutionary People's Front (RPF)/ People's Liberation Army (PLA), one overground worker of PLA, one cadre of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak- Progressive (PREPAK-Pro), four cadres each of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), two cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC). Thoubal Police also seized numerous firearms, including seven 9MM pistol, one each of .32 and 7.65MM pistol, 15 hand grenade, 138 live bullets of different guns, nine detonator, three wireless detonator reviver, one each of remote control, walkie talkie and 9-volt battery.
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January - 7 
The troop of the 205th Army Corps of the Ministry of National Defence discovered a depot of various types of weapons in the area of Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province and confiscated its ammunition, Bakhtarnews.af reported on January 8. The discovered ammunition includes 1 Pika rifle, 2 Kalas
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The troop of the 205th Army Corps of the Ministry of National Defence discovered a depot of various types of weapons in the area of Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province and confiscated its ammunition, Bakhtarnews.af reported on January 8. The discovered ammunition includes 1 Pika rifle, 2 Kalashnikov, 1 mine pal, 28 fire rocket shells, 1500 Pika rounds, 1200 Kalashnikov rounds, 2300 M16 rounds, and a large number of equipment and supplies. MoD forces arrested several smugglers.
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January - 8 
Canada-based gangster and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) operative Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla was declared a designated terrorist by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) after it found his involvement in heinous crimes such as murder, extortion and targeted killings, disturbing communal
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Canada-based gangster and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) operative Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla was declared a designated terrorist by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) after it found his involvement in heinous crimes such as murder, extortion and targeted killings, disturbing communal harmony and creating terror among the people in Punjab, Indian Express reported on January 9. Punjab Police officials reported that Arshdeep Singh Gill funded his associates through hawala (illegal money transactions), which the latter utilise to commit various crimes, The Tribune reports on January 11.
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January - 9 
Following the Dhangri village firing attack in J&K on January 1, 2023, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMH) Amit Shah declared on January 9 that all conspiracies to derail peace process in J&K will be thwarted, no one will be allowed to disturb peace in Rajouri and Poonch Districts, Security and
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Following the Dhangri village firing attack in J&K on January 1, 2023, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMH) Amit Shah declared on January 9 that all conspiracies to derail peace process in J&K will be thwarted, no one will be allowed to disturb peace in Rajouri and Poonch Districts, Security and Intelligence Grids will be strengthened, and every challenge thrown by hostile forces will be met with very effectively, reports Daily Excelsior. “Those responsible for the lapse will be held accountable,” he said, adding security agencies will also hunt down militants responsible for the terror attacks. The Minister further stated that the Village Defence Groups (VDGs) will get automatic weapons
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January - 9 
A group of clerics (religious scholars) from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 9 issued a fatwa condemning terrorism and stating that Jihad can only be declared by the head of an Islamic state, not by individuals, reports Samaa TV. In the fatwa (religious edict), the scholars declared that not
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A group of clerics (religious scholars) from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 9 issued a fatwa condemning terrorism and stating that Jihad can only be declared by the head of an Islamic state, not by individuals, reports Samaa TV. In the fatwa (religious edict), the scholars declared that not everyone has the right to declare Jihad, and that avoiding the laws of the land is unlawful. They also stated that it is haram (forbidden or unlawful) to take up arms and wage war against police and military personnel. If soldiers and policemen are killed while protecting Pakistan, they are considered martyrs, according to the fatwa. The fatwa also addressed the issue of rebellion against the State, stating that insurgency against the ruler of the time is considered sedition, and that perpetrators deserve punishment. It stated that sedition and rioting within the Islamic state, as well as incitement against the state, are not permitted under Sharia (Islamic law). The fatwa declared that anyone involved in sedition is considered to be rebelling against the Constitution of Pakistan. The 14-page fatwa has been signed by 16 religious scholars from difference schools of thought, including Maulana Qari Ehsanul Haq, Mufti Subhanallah Jan, Dr Maulana Attaur Rehman, Maulana Hussain Ahmed, Maulana Dr Abdul Nasir, Mufti Mukhtarullah Haqqani, Maulana Tayyab Qureshi, Maulana Salmanul Haq Haqqani, Maulana Rehmatullah Qadri, Maulana Umar bin Abdul Aziz, Allama Abid Hussain Shakri, Mufti Mairajul Din Sarkani, Mufti Raza Mohammad Haqqani, Mufti Khalid Usmani, Mufti Sheikh Aijaz and Maulana Abdul Kareem. KP Chief Khateeb Maulana Tayyab Qureshi, one of the signatories, said the Ulema had issued the fatwa to answer some questions related to jihad. Maulana Tayyab Qureshi said: “Recently some so-called ulema tried to create chaos using Islam. After that, it became our responsibility to issue the fatwa.”
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January - 9 
On January 9, the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Jan Egeland pointed to the devastating consequences of the ban on women’s work on Twitter, reports Hasht-e Subh. “I tell the responsible ministers in Afghanistan that NRC is ready to restart our aid operations tomorrow. But
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On January 9, the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Jan Egeland pointed to the devastating consequences of the ban on women’s work on Twitter, reports Hasht-e Subh. “I tell the responsible ministers in Afghanistan that NRC is ready to restart our aid operations tomorrow. But we can only do so when we gain unimpeded access for both our female and male staff members to reach all the affected population in need,” Jan Egeland tweeted. He said the devastating consequences of a continued Taliban ban on female Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) staff in Afghanistan would make 6 million people vulnerable to famine, adding that 600,000 children will be deprived of access to education. The NRC Secretary General further said that 13.5 million people will be cut off from access to clean water and 14.1 million people will be deprived of protective services if women continue to be deprived of working for NGOs.
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January - 9 
The Emir (supreme leader) of Taliban Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada said that our relations with the world are only in the light of Sharia rules and Islam, reports bakhtarnews.af on January 10. According to the Ministry of Defence’s statement, while visiting Al-Badr Military orps, the Supreme Leader o
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The Emir (supreme leader) of Taliban Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada said that our relations with the world are only in the light of Sharia rules and Islam, reports bakhtarnews.af on January 10. According to the Ministry of Defence’s statement, while visiting Al-Badr Military orps, the Supreme Leader of Taliban met some commanders, officials and Mujahidin, where he said, “Our relations with the world are based on the Sharia rules and no other factor is acceptable to us. You should prepare yourselves, discipline your training, and follow the Sharia rules in your bases.”
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January - 10 
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on January 10 revealed that his Government had planned to resettle Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with the help of the Afghan Taliban, but the plan hit a snag owing to non-cooperation of provinces, r
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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on January 10 revealed that his Government had planned to resettle Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with the help of the Afghan Taliban, but the plan hit a snag owing to non-cooperation of provinces, reports Dawn. Speaking during a seminar organised by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on terrorism in the Federal Capital Islamabad, the PTI chairman said that the Government had planned to relocate at least 5,000 TTP fighters and their family members which amount to about 35,000. But the plan did not materialise as provinces refused to foot the bill, he added. Initially, Sindh and Balochistan refused to give 3 per cent share from National Finance Commission (NFC) for the uplift of FATA and then the Federal Government stopped its cooperation after the PTI’s ouster, he claimed.
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January - 10 
On January 10, Shariful Islam, Public Relations Officer of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) headquarter said that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled goods, arms and drugs including 12,778,100 Yaba pills, 77.69 kilograms of crystal meth, 46 pistols, nine rifles, five revolvers, 79 differe
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On January 10, Shariful Islam, Public Relations Officer of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) headquarter said that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled goods, arms and drugs including 12,778,100 Yaba pills, 77.69 kilograms of crystal meth, 46 pistols, nine rifles, five revolvers, 79 different types of guns, 25 magazines, 24 mortar shells, 5,345 rounds of bullets, one rocket bomb, 51 empty shells and 999.6 kilograms of explosive-like materials, worth over BDT 15.65 billion in various drives across the country in 2022, reports Dhaka Tribune. According to BGB, smuggled goods and drugs worth BDT 10.73 billion were seized in year 2021.
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January - 10 
A Sri Lankan gemstone company that was key to sanctioned terrorist facilitator Ahmed Luqman Talib’s revenue generation in support of Al-Qaeda, continued doing business even after Talib was sanctioned and arrested by Australian Police in 2021, reports Colombo Gazette on January 10. An elite research
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A Sri Lankan gemstone company that was key to sanctioned terrorist facilitator Ahmed Luqman Talib’s revenue generation in support of Al-Qaeda, continued doing business even after Talib was sanctioned and arrested by Australian Police in 2021, reports Colombo Gazette on January 10. An elite research and data analytics company, Kharon, stated that the trading company shared an address in the south-west coast of Sri Lanka with Mohammed Haris Nizar, who was one of Talib’s relatives and business partners most recently sanctioned by the United States government on November 9, 2022. The international trail of Talib’s Al-Qaeda facilitation network extended into South America. Al-Qaeda facilitator Ahmed Talib was also a managing partner of the Brazil-based company Ottoman Trade Caravan Importacao e Exportacao Ltda. in 2020, Kharon also stated.
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January - 11 
On January 11, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said that religious scholar’s councils have been established in 13 Provinces based on the order of the Amir (supreme leader) Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, reports tolonews.com. He added that the councils will work for addressing the rights and need
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On January 11, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said that religious scholar’s councils have been established in 13 Provinces based on the order of the Amir (supreme leader) Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, reports tolonews.com. He added that the councils will work for addressing the rights and needs of the people as well as the voice of people. Based on the decree, the councils will provide consultations to public officials and this process will continue. “The issue is that if they really perform their obligations, there will be no problem, but if it is the same as it was over the past 20 years when there was corruption in government organizations, the (council) will be an extra weight on the government,” said Mohammad Edris, who is an university instructor.
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January - 12 
India and other member nations of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) grouping on January 12, explored ways to cooperate in dealing with various security challenges, including threat of terrorism, in a meeting held in New Delhi, reports Busine
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India and other member nations of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) grouping on January 12, explored ways to cooperate in dealing with various security challenges, including threat of terrorism, in a meeting held in New Delhi, reports Business Standard. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the delegates discussed traditional and emerging non-traditional security threats in the BIMSTEC region, different aspects of implementation of the BIMSTEC Convention on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism, Transnational Organised Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking, which entered into force on March 16, 2021.
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January - 12 
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj in the UN Security Council on January 12 stated that countries that use cross-border terror to serve their own narrow political purposes must be held accountable, reports Outlook India. Referring to Pakistan, she u
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India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj in the UN Security Council on January 12 stated that countries that use cross-border terror to serve their own narrow political purposes must be held accountable, reports Outlook India. Referring to Pakistan, she underlined the need for nations to stand together against the common threat of terrorism and not engage in double standards for political convenience. Kamboj stated, “The application of rule of law at the international level should protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states from aggression, including terrorism, and including cross border terrorism.”
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January - 12 
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on January 12 that terrorism posed a common threat to both Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Islamabad battles rising insurgency, reports Geo TV. “Both, people of Pakistan and Afghanistan, are victims of terrorism," Foreign Minister Bilawal said during a telep
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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on January 12 that terrorism posed a common threat to both Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Islamabad battles rising insurgency, reports Geo TV. “Both, people of Pakistan and Afghanistan, are victims of terrorism," Foreign Minister Bilawal said during a telephonic conversation with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Stressing the need for joint efforts to eliminate terrorism from the region, the foreign minister said that the authorities of both countries "must do all we can to defeat this menace.” During the conversation, the Foreign Minister also condemned the terrorist attack outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul, which took place January 11, and offered his condolences.
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January - 12 
On January 12, United States Department of State Spokesman Ned Price said that that "the Taliban’s actions are inconsistent with what they have pledged” to the international community and the people of Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.
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On January 12, United States Department of State Spokesman Ned Price said that that "the Taliban’s actions are inconsistent with what they have pledged” to the international community and the people of Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.
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January - 12 
On January 12, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Manoj Chandrashekhar Pande stated following the Dhangri incident on January 1, 2023 that Pakistan has tried to target minorities ‘to cover up their failure in the Kashmir valley’, reports Daily Excelsior. He added that the Army and Ce
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On January 12, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Manoj Chandrashekhar Pande stated following the Dhangri incident on January 1, 2023 that Pakistan has tried to target minorities ‘to cover up their failure in the Kashmir valley’, reports Daily Excelsior. He added that the Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have increased their presence in the area. He further stressed the need to ‘remain alert’, saying the ceasefire has held well on the Pakistan border but the neighbour’s support to terror infrastructure and terror groups is still persistent.
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January - 13 
On January 13, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah stated that all security agencies agreed "to cast a 360-degree net to wipe out militancy from Jammu region and strengthen Security Grid within three months, and that the Dhangri terror strike case has been handed over to National Investigation Agenc
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On January 13, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah stated that all security agencies agreed "to cast a 360-degree net to wipe out militancy from Jammu region and strengthen Security Grid within three months, and that the Dhangri terror strike case has been handed over to National Investigation Agency (NIA) for investigation (along with the J&K Police in Jammu)”, reports Daily Excelsior. The UHM reiterated that the security agencies in Jammu are alert and "committed to wipe-out terror, its ecosystem, Over Ground Workers’ (OGW) network and zero-in on those who are providing logistic support to terrorism”. He added that strengthening Village Defence Guards (VDGs) has “nothing to do with the twin terror attacks in Dhangri on January 1 and 2, 2023 and that the decision to empower those volunteers was taken in August 2022”. The Minister further stated that “following the revocation of Article 370, violence level in the past three years has reduced. While the killing of terrorists has gone up, the deaths of civilians have come down considerably”.
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January - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 13 filed a supplementary charge sheet against an accused, identified as Ali Asgar alias Abdullah Bihari, a resident of Bihar, involved in terror activities of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in a special court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh,
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 13 filed a supplementary charge sheet against an accused, identified as Ali Asgar alias Abdullah Bihari, a resident of Bihar, involved in terror activities of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in a special court in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, reports newsdrum.in. The case pertains to the arrest of 10 active cadres of the proscribed terrorist organisation, including 6 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, which was registered at the Special Task Force (STF) Police Station in Bhopal in March 2022 and taken over by the NIA in April 2022. An NIA spokesperson stated, “Investigations have established that Asgar had been deeply influenced by the ideology of various proscribed terrorist organisations such as JMB and Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent with an intention to further their activities in India. He entered into a criminal conspiracy with his associates to influence, radicalize and motivate Indian Muslims to prepare for violent jihad against the Indian State. In pursuance of the criminal conspiracy, Asgar translated jihadi literature from Urdu and Arabic to Hindi and uploaded it on social media groups for its circulation amongst impressionable Muslims."
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January - 14 
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on January 14 strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Police Station in Sarband area of Peshawar and expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of a Deputy Superintendent of Police and two other personnel in the attack. He said the sacrifices of police and la
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Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on January 14 strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Police Station in Sarband area of Peshawar and expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of a Deputy Superintendent of Police and two other personnel in the attack. He said the sacrifices of police and law enforcement agencies are unforgettable. PM said the condemnable conspiracies of terrorists to weaken morale of the nation would not succeed. He said the nation along with law enforcement agencies is determined to root out the evil of terrorism.
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January - 14 
The union of private universities said that more than 40 private universities will be closed if the ban on female students will continue, Tolo News reported on January 15. Based on the statistics of the union of private universities, 140 private universities are active in 24 provinces of the country
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The union of private universities said that more than 40 private universities will be closed if the ban on female students will continue, Tolo News reported on January 15. Based on the statistics of the union of private universities, 140 private universities are active in 24 provinces of the country. More than 25,000 people, including academic figures, are employed in the centers. And, now more than 5,000 employees of private universities have lost their jobs after the ban on female students that happened in December 2022. “More than 40 owners of universities have told us that they will not have the financial capacity to continue their activities if the temporary decision of banning female students from attending universities continues for a long time. In this case they said they will be forced to close the doors of their universities,” said Mohammad Karim Nasiri, who is a press director of the union.
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January - 15 
Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Amir Zulfiqar Khan on January 15 ordered a clean-up operation against militants and other criminals involved in attacks on Police check posts in different cities of south Punjab, reports Dawn. IGP Amir Zulfiqar Khan was holding a meeting at the Dera Ghazi Kha
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Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Amir Zulfiqar Khan on January 15 ordered a clean-up operation against militants and other criminals involved in attacks on Police check posts in different cities of south Punjab, reports Dawn. IGP Amir Zulfiqar Khan was holding a meeting at the Dera Ghazi Khan regional police officer (RPO) office after a head constable was martyred in an attack on a check post at Taunsa on January 14. Additional IGs of south Punjab, Special Branch, Counter Terrorism Department, Punjab operations, Dera Ghazi Khan District Police Officer (DPO) and other officers were present. The IGP directed Regional Police Officers (RPO) to increase the number of personnel at Police check posts in border areas and deploy expert snipers equipped with modern gadgets.
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January - 17 
The Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Dilbag Singh stated that “action against terror ecosystem must be carried forward meticulously and in a coordinated manner”, reports Greater Kashmir on January 18. Although J&K Police along with other forces have got successes across J&
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The Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Dilbag Singh stated that “action against terror ecosystem must be carried forward meticulously and in a coordinated manner”, reports Greater Kashmir on January 18. Although J&K Police along with other forces have got successes across J&K against the terrorists, stringent actions against the terror support system, narcotics and narco terror modules should be continued with an aim to bring an end to it. He added that the main character behind terrorism in J&K from across the border is being exposed at international level and measures are being taken to tighten up the process against the involved people and notify them as terrorists.
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January - 17 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) which is probing terror funding cases involving Dawood Ibrahim and his syndicate, further revealed that operatives of the D-company get special treatment at Pakistan's Karachi airport, India TV News reports on January 18. D-Company operatives get hassle-free a
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) which is probing terror funding cases involving Dawood Ibrahim and his syndicate, further revealed that operatives of the D-company get special treatment at Pakistan's Karachi airport, India TV News reports on January 18. D-Company operatives get hassle-free access at the Karachi airport in Pakistan and enjoy special privileges during check-ins and check-outs and don't even have to go to immigration counters or follow required security protocols. They get hassle-free access to VIP lounges at the airport and other destinations where they are supposed to meet the dreaded gangsters.
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January - 17 
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on January 17 blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led Government for creating problems for Pakistan through its policy of "appeasement" towards the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Geo TV. During an interview with Al Jazeera, Bilawal termed Khan
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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on January 17 blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led Government for creating problems for Pakistan through its policy of "appeasement" towards the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Geo TV. During an interview with Al Jazeera, Bilawal termed Khan's approach "wrong" and assured that the incumbent government has put an end to the PTI's approach. Bilawal said that the Government — in its National Security Council (NSC) meeting with top political and military leadership — decided that it would "not tolerate" terrorist groups in Pakistan and violators of the law.
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January - 17 
Over 3,500 desperate Rohingyas attempted deadly sea crossings in 39 boats in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal in 2022, says United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), reports New Age Bangladesh. Report represents a 360 per cent increase on the year before when some 700 people made s
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Over 3,500 desperate Rohingyas attempted deadly sea crossings in 39 boats in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal in 2022, says United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), reports New Age Bangladesh. Report represents a 360 per cent increase on the year before when some 700 people made similar journeys, said UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo on January 17. At least 348 individuals died or went missing at sea in 2022, making it one of the deadliest years since 2014. Some 3,040 individuals who undertook the sea journey disembarked in 2022, primarily in Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh. Nearly 45 per cent of those who disembarked were women and children, according to UNHCR. She further said that “We call on countries to redouble efforts to prevent human smuggling and trafficking.”
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January - 17 
Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Afghanistan, Abdul Salam Hanafi in a meeting with Medlien, Deputy Director of International Rescue Committee (IRC), said that political affairs and humanitarian issues should be separated, Bakhtar News Agency reported on January 18. He also called the issues of drug add
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Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Afghanistan, Abdul Salam Hanafi in a meeting with Medlien, Deputy Director of International Rescue Committee (IRC), said that political affairs and humanitarian issues should be separated, Bakhtar News Agency reported on January 18. He also called the issues of drug addicts challenging problems and asked the IRC to cooperate with Taliban in the field of collecting and treating drug addicts in the country. Medlien said that IRC has been active in the sector of humanitarian aid in many countries, including Afghanistan, for many years, adding that the organization, after the regime changed on August 15, 2021, according to the needs of the people of Afghanistan, this country did not leave and continued to help the people. Currently eight thousand and seven hundred people, including men and women, are working in this organization. In a situation where people are in need of cooperation, it is necessary to continue providing aid to the deserving and for this we want the cooperation of Taliban regime, she added.
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January - 18 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) reaffirmed the Naga National Decision of May 31, 2022, “to uphold and protect Naga’s unique history and Naga national principle at any cost” in a press statement issued on January 18, reports The Morung Express. The NSCN-IM further ass
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) reaffirmed the Naga National Decision of May 31, 2022, “to uphold and protect Naga’s unique history and Naga national principle at any cost” in a press statement issued on January 18, reports The Morung Express. The NSCN-IM further asserted that an “honorable and acceptable political solution between India and the Nagas should be based on the Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015, wherein the sovereignty of the Nagas is acknowledged in conjunction with the Naga National Flag and the Constitution.” “The Nagas do not acknowledge any agreements signed under the Indian Constitution,” it maintained.
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January - 18 
The Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, along with Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, held discussions with the Assam Chief Minister (CM), Himanta Biswa Sarma, at the Assam House in New Delhi on January 18 to discuss the peace agreement that is likely to be signed with the Kamtapur Liberation Or
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The Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, along with Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, held discussions with the Assam Chief Minister (CM), Himanta Biswa Sarma, at the Assam House in New Delhi on January 18 to discuss the peace agreement that is likely to be signed with the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) this week, reports India Today NE. The Assam CM further added that discussions for the peace process and on various other topics are going on with Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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January - 19 
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated on January 19 that the Assam Government is continuing its efforts to bring the banned militant group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) to the negotiating table, reports India Today NE. Himanta Biswa Sarma further added that
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The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated on January 19 that the Assam Government is continuing its efforts to bring the banned militant group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) to the negotiating table, reports India Today NE. Himanta Biswa Sarma further added that "the channel of communication with the (ULFA-I) is not an issue.” The bone of contention is the sovereignty issue.
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January - 19 
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated on January 19 that the Government of India (GOI) is aware of the number of temples being vandalised in Australia and condemns these actions, reports The Tribune. In the most recent incident, anti-Hindu graffiti was inscribed b
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated on January 19 that the Government of India (GOI) is aware of the number of temples being vandalised in Australia and condemns these actions, reports The Tribune. In the most recent incident, anti-Hindu graffiti was inscribed by Khalistan supporters on the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Melbourne, Australia, on January 16.
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January - 19 
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan’s leadership will not hold talks with terrorist organisations that don’t respect the country’s laws and the Constitution, adding that the former government adopted an appeasement policy towards the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakista
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan’s leadership will not hold talks with terrorist organisations that don’t respect the country’s laws and the Constitution, adding that the former government adopted an appeasement policy towards the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn reports on January 20. “The new leadership in Pakistan, both political and military, has been absolutely clear. There will be no talks with terrorist organisations that don’t respect our laws and Constitution…I am confident that if we can work with the Afghan interim government, which has influence over these groups, we will be successful in maintaining our security,” he said.
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January - 20 
On January 20, Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Amit Shah states that terror incidents, deaths and terrorist-dominated areas have drastically diminished, and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is slowly heading towards peace and stability, reports Daily Excelsior. He added that Indian security agencies ha
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On January 20, Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Amit Shah states that terror incidents, deaths and terrorist-dominated areas have drastically diminished, and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is slowly heading towards peace and stability, reports Daily Excelsior. He added that Indian security agencies have succeeded in establishing their supremacy and no one can ignore the country any more in any field nor stop any one from moving forward. Referring to the situation after the abrogation of Article 370, he said there was a time when children from J&K used to go to study in other parts of the country due to militancy. “But today 32,000 children from other parts of the country are studying in J&K,” the Minister further said. He also stated that “the amount of investment that has come in the last four years is more than what it had come to Jammu and Kashmir in the last 70 years”.
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January - 20 
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi informed the Senate on January 20 that 42 journalists were killed in Pakistan over past four years, reports Dawn. Data from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, showed that 15 of the journalists hailed from Punjab, 11 from Sindh, 13 fr
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Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi informed the Senate on January 20 that 42 journalists were killed in Pakistan over past four years, reports Dawn. Data from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, showed that 15 of the journalists hailed from Punjab, 11 from Sindh, 13 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and three from Balochistan. The deaths were cases where journalists were shot dead, targeted, killed by terrorists and those that were untraced. The data further shows that seven suspects were arrested in Punjab out of which two were currently out on bail. Five out of the seven arrested were standing trial while eight suspects were on the run. One accused was released by the court. Similarly, the data shows that four suspects had been arrested in Sindh while seven were facing trial. In KP, two suspects were acquitted, four were facing trial and one suspect was on the run. In Balochistan, two suspects had escaped, one was facing trial, one suspect was sentenced and one suspect was facing an investigation.
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January - 20 
The Freedom House says that at least 90 percent of human rights activists said they have experienced violence and mistreatment, reported Tolo News on January 21. “Afghan human rights activists live in fear and face grave challenges, whether they remain in the country or have fled abroad,” said Micha
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The Freedom House says that at least 90 percent of human rights activists said they have experienced violence and mistreatment, reported Tolo News on January 21. “Afghan human rights activists live in fear and face grave challenges, whether they remain in the country or have fled abroad,” said Michael Abramowitz, President of Freedom House. “The international community must redouble its support for these activists’ tireless efforts to create a freer and more just Afghanistan”, he added. The survey of 663 Afghan human rights activists was conducted between May and June 2022. Report says that before Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, the country was home to all Afghans, including women, religious minorities, and marginalised communities.
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January - 21 
National People’s Government of Nagaland/Non Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NPGN/NNC-NA) president, T. Ovung in a press statement on January 21 said that there will be “bloodshed and war” if Naga political solution was not done based on August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement as some Nagas w
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National People’s Government of Nagaland/Non Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NPGN/NNC-NA) president, T. Ovung in a press statement on January 21 said that there will be “bloodshed and war” if Naga political solution was not done based on August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement as some Nagas would be excluded, reports India Today NE. T. Ovung reaffirmed that the Framework Agreement was for “Nagalim” which includes all Nagas of Nagaland, Nagas of Manipur, Nagas of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagas of Assam and no Nagas should be excluded”.
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January - 21 
Paresh Barua, the ‘chief’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on January 21 reiterated that he is not interested in peace talks with Government of India and vowed to continue with its revolution till it achieved its avowed goal of restoration of sovereignty of Assam, reports
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Paresh Barua, the ‘chief’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on January 21 reiterated that he is not interested in peace talks with Government of India and vowed to continue with its revolution till it achieved its avowed goal of restoration of sovereignty of Assam, reports India Today NE. Barua further added that ULFA-I is ready for referendum on sovereignty issue and only indigenous Assamese speaking people should participate in the dialogue.
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January - 21 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while attending the 57th All-India Conference of Director Generals (DGPs) and Inspector Generals of Police (IGP) on January 21 and 22, suggested making the Police forces more sensitive and training them in emerging technologies, reports Greater Kashmir. He emphasised on
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi while attending the 57th All-India Conference of Director Generals (DGPs) and Inspector Generals of Police (IGP) on January 21 and 22, suggested making the Police forces more sensitive and training them in emerging technologies, reports Greater Kashmir. He emphasised on the importance of National Data Governance Framework for smoothening of data exchange across agencies. The PM suggested that the police and all other agencies engaged in various aspects of internal security should further leverage technological solutions like biometrics etc., while at the same time, he underlined the need to further strengthen traditional policing mechanisms like foot patrols. He also suggested replicating the model of the DGPs and IGPs conference at the state and district levels for discussing emerging challenges and evolving best practices among their teams. The conference covered various aspects of policing and national security, including counter terrorism, counter insurgency, cyber security and security and strategic issues relating to China and the rest of the neighbourhood.
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January - 21 
According to the United Nations (UN) Staff Union, seven Pakistanis out of 32 UN peacekeeping personnel were killed in deliberate attacks against them in 2022, The Express Tribune reports on January 22. Six of the Pakistani peacekeepers — Muhammad Ismail, Faizan Ali, Asif Ali Awan, Samiullah Khan, Mu
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According to the United Nations (UN) Staff Union, seven Pakistanis out of 32 UN peacekeeping personnel were killed in deliberate attacks against them in 2022, The Express Tribune reports on January 22. Six of the Pakistani peacekeepers — Muhammad Ismail, Faizan Ali, Asif Ali Awan, Samiullah Khan, Muhammad Saad Nomani and Muhammad Jamil Khan — serving United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), were killed in a helicopter crash in east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Another Pakistani peacekeeper Babar Siddique, serving with MONUSCO, was killed in an attack on the Mission’s operational base in Minembwe, South Kivu, by suspected members of the Twirwaneho armed group.
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January - 21 
Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s Acting Foreign Minister in a telephonic discussion with Qin Gang, Foreign Minister of China, on January 21 committed to the security of Chinese citizens and companies in Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News Agency. He also assured the Chinese side that the Afghan government
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Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s Acting Foreign Minister in a telephonic discussion with Qin Gang, Foreign Minister of China, on January 21 committed to the security of Chinese citizens and companies in Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News Agency. He also assured the Chinese side that the Afghan government is working for the security and stability of the region and will not allow any group or individual to use Afghan soil against other countries.
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January - 23 
On January 23, Abdul Rahman Habib, a spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of Economy said that efforts are underway to allow women to work in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reports Tolo News. He further said, “Women’s working in NGOs has stopped for a while and efforts are underway to find
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On January 23, Abdul Rahman Habib, a spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of Economy said that efforts are underway to allow women to work in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reports Tolo News. He further said, “Women’s working in NGOs has stopped for a while and efforts are underway to find a fair solution and allow women to work where their presence is required.”
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January - 25 
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced USD 75 million in humanitarian assistance to help the Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar District and help them meeting the ongoing needs that have been exacerbated by the increasing costs of food and fuel, The Daily Star reported on
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced USD 75 million in humanitarian assistance to help the Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar District and help them meeting the ongoing needs that have been exacerbated by the increasing costs of food and fuel, The Daily Star reported on January 26. With this, the US funding for the Rohingyas reached USD 1,975 million since August 2017. With the new funding, USAID will work with the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide critically needed food and nutrition assistance, infrastructure maintenance, disaster risk reduction, and logistics support. The new funding will provide critical and life-saving assistance to nearly 600,000 people. USAID in a statement said, “These programs will target populations residing in 33 refugee camps and 130 sites in the local Bangladeshi community. In addition, through disaster risk reduction programming, WFP will work with the community to maintain and improve public infrastructure within the camps.”
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January - 25 
Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Amina J. Mohammed, said that the Taliban needs to be moved from the ’13th century to the 21st’ following her visit to Afghanistan on January 25, reports Hasht-e Subh. She said she used every possible asset during her meetings with Taliban minister
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Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Amina J. Mohammed, said that the Taliban needs to be moved from the ’13th century to the 21st’ following her visit to Afghanistan on January 25, reports Hasht-e Subh. She said she used every possible asset during her meetings with Taliban ministers to try to reverse their crackdown on Afghan women and girls, urging Muslim countries to help the Taliban move from the “13th century to the 21st.” She further said that four Taliban ministers, including the foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi and a Deputy prime minister, Abdul Ghani Baradar, spoke “off one script” during meetings with her delegation last week.
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January - 25 
United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Martin Griffiths said that the UN agencies will not be able to operate in a needed way if female employees cannot go back to work, Tolo News reported on January 26. He further said, “If we cannot get female employees back t
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United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Martin Griffiths said that the UN agencies will not be able to operate in a needed way if female employees cannot go back to work, Tolo News reported on January 26. He further said, “If we cannot get female employees back to work--which they are working in those two sectors and we are going to expand it, but if they weren’t--we would not be able to operate because we would not be able to deliver the kind of quality of programing we need. It is a practical matter.” He added, "We don’t have time to go back. We only have an insistence on going forward. Going forward is getting women allowed -- they are entitled to--but we need them anyway to deliver. So, the humanitarian priority that Afghanistan represents is probably the highest in the world. That is why you have seen these visits.”
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January - 28 
On January 28, Former US ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad said on Twitter, “If they are sincere and want to stop their country’s slide back into a pariah state they must consider more effective measures. Leading Muslim scholars globally, such as Mawlavi Abdul Hamid, have stated unequivoca
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On January 28, Former US ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad said on Twitter, “If they are sincere and want to stop their country’s slide back into a pariah state they must consider more effective measures. Leading Muslim scholars globally, such as Mawlavi Abdul Hamid, have stated unequivocally that this ban is Non-Islamic and lacks religious legitimacy,” reports Hasht-e Subh. “It is now clear that contrary to their assurances there is no intention for this ban to be temporary. This unconscionable decision also indicates that the efforts of Taliban leaders who oppose the ban have been rejected,” he said in a thread on Twitter.
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January - 29 
Afghanistan Future Thought Forum (AFTF) said in a statement the group has examined the key challenges and opportunities that the people of Afghanistan face and has offered its plan to the Taliban Government and the international community, Tolo News reported on January 30. AFTF has 30 members which
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Afghanistan Future Thought Forum (AFTF) said in a statement the group has examined the key challenges and opportunities that the people of Afghanistan face and has offered its plan to the Taliban Government and the international community, Tolo News reported on January 30. AFTF has 30 members which include former Government employees, Taliban officials, representatives of civil society, and academics. This forum, which convened its fifth session on the situation in Afghanistan at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University's College of Public Policy in Doha on January 23-25, 2023, asked that the Taliban to lift its restrictions on women's employment and education from across Afghanistan.
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January - 29 
On January 29, Taliban Ministry of Vice and Virtue officials in Kandahar ordered female employees of local clinics and health centers to refrain from going to work without being accompanied by Mahram (male guardians), reports Hasht-e Subh. Taliban has allowed only female health workers to work with
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On January 29, Taliban Ministry of Vice and Virtue officials in Kandahar ordered female employees of local clinics and health centers to refrain from going to work without being accompanied by Mahram (male guardians), reports Hasht-e Subh. Taliban has allowed only female health workers to work with non-Governmental organizations (NGOs).
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January - 30 
On January 30, Indian High Commissioner to Australia Manpreet Vohra met with Victoria State Premier Daniel Andrews to discussed the violent incidents in Melbourne on January 29, 2023 during the Khalistan ‘referendum’, and said that Australia should not allow Khalistan groups to enter the country to
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On January 30, Indian High Commissioner to Australia Manpreet Vohra met with Victoria State Premier Daniel Andrews to discussed the violent incidents in Melbourne on January 29, 2023 during the Khalistan ‘referendum’, and said that Australia should not allow Khalistan groups to enter the country to sow disharmony, reports Tribune India. He also claimed that views of banned Pro-Khalistan groups, such as Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) did not reflect the views of the wider community.
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January - 30 
Under the Universal Periodic Review process at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, the member states called on Pakistan to stop enforced disappearances and other human rights abuses and demanded the protection of people, The Balochistan post reported on January 31. UNHRC meeti
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Under the Universal Periodic Review process at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, the member states called on Pakistan to stop enforced disappearances and other human rights abuses and demanded the protection of people, The Balochistan post reported on January 31. UNHRC meeting on January 30 was Pakistan’s fourth review, having previously been reviewed under this process in 2008, 2012, and 2017. In the meeting, Germany, Netherlands, Brazil, Paraguay, India, and other member states recommended Pakistan ratify the Convention for the Protection of Enforcedly Disappeared persons and resolve the issue of custodial killings. The European country Italy recommended ending enforced disappearances, ratifying the EDK Convention, and holding those involved accountable. While the United States and the United Kingdom demanded democratic policies from Pakistan, they expressed concern over the killing of minority groups, and religious minorities, especially Ahmadis.
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January - 30 
Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya posed a bigger security threat than any militant outfit ever did, according to official sources, The Daily Star reports on January 31. Commenting on Jama'atul Ansar's combat training, operational tactics and activities, officers, wishing anonymity, said operatives
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Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya posed a bigger security threat than any militant outfit ever did, according to official sources, The Daily Star reports on January 31. Commenting on Jama'atul Ansar's combat training, operational tactics and activities, officers, wishing anonymity, said operatives of the newly emerged militant outfit were highly motivated. Several officers who seized documents during raids on Bandarban hills said the militants followed the code of conduct of Al Qaeda and Islamic State (IS). Their plan was to establish a caliphate in Bangladesh through armed struggle and, if necessary, carry out attacks on key installations and important personalities. Militants' aim was to fight non-muslim people in India, Pakistan and Myanmar, the officials added. To reach their goals, the group recruited young men, took them to the hills, and made them go through rigorous combat training provided by the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), an armed group of the Hill Tracts, they added. Jama'atul Ansar has 55 members trained in the use of firearms that include assault rifles. The militant leaders wanted to have 313 trained members, and money was not much of a problem for them because funds came from foreign and local sources. The organisation also owned businesses. The militant outfit owned farm animals in Districts of Munshiganj, Cumilla and the hill tracts area, officials said, adding that it also owned a perfume and garment shop in Dhaka’s Gulistan and a mobile accessories shop in Maghbazar.
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January - 30 
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, CARE International Secretary-General Sofía Sprechmann Sineiro, and officials of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) emphasized the need to remove the restrictions imposed on women's education and work, Tolo News reports o
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UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, CARE International Secretary-General Sofía Sprechmann Sineiro, and officials of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) emphasized the need to remove the restrictions imposed on women's education and work, Tolo News reports on January 31. Griffiths said if the Taliban does not reconsider its decision on women's employment and education, it will be "catastrophic." It is a potential deathblow to many very important humanitarian programs and what we have described as one of the most difficult and priority areas for humanitarian assistance protections. If we don’t get those exceptions and if they are not reinforced… locally, then those activities won’t happen and this would be catastrophic,” Griffiths added.
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January - 31 
Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that Pakistan shouldn't put the blame for the explosion on a mosque in Peshawar (January 30), on Afghanistan, Tolo News reports on February 1. Muttaqi added that there is no terrorist base in Afghanistan and the county’s soil will not be used against ot
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Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that Pakistan shouldn't put the blame for the explosion on a mosque in Peshawar (January 30), on Afghanistan, Tolo News reports on February 1. Muttaqi added that there is no terrorist base in Afghanistan and the county’s soil will not be used against other countries. "We ask Pakistan's ministers to not throw the snow of their own roofs onto the roofs of others. They should consider their problems in their own country. We advise them to look into the Peshawar explosion in great detail," he stated.
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February - 1 
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on February 1, issued an order to put into effect the listing of Pakistan-based Abdul Rehman Makki as a United Nations (UN)-listed terrorist, reports livemint.com. Makki was recently designated as a global terrorist by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on February 1, issued an order to put into effect the listing of Pakistan-based Abdul Rehman Makki as a United Nations (UN)-listed terrorist, reports livemint.com. Makki was recently designated as a global terrorist by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on January 16. According to the MEA, Makki is the ‘deputy chief’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), as well as the head of LeT's international relations section and a member of Shura. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated, “We welcome the decision of the UN Security Council's ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee to list Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki, who is also the brother-in-law of LeT chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed. He has occupied various leadership roles within LeT, a US-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). He has also played a role in raising funds for LeT operations.”
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February - 1 
Former Prime Minister (PM) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on February 1 said that he was not responsible for the resurgence of terrorism in the country, reports The Express Tribune. "I am not part of the government... how can I be blamed for it (rise in terrorism)," he said w
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Former Prime Minister (PM) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on February 1 said that he was not responsible for the resurgence of terrorism in the country, reports The Express Tribune. "I am not part of the government... how can I be blamed for it (rise in terrorism)," he said while addressing his supporters from his Zaman Park resident in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab. Imran also spoke at length about the causes of the deteriorating security situation in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and pointed out that he had categorically told the former Army Chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa that the economic and security situation would go out of hand if he allowed to succeed the ‘regime change operation’. Earlier the day, on February 1, PM Shehbaz Sharif on raised serious concern over the resurfacing of terrorism in KP, accusing the PTI of failing to maintain security despite availability of special funds, reports The Express Tribune. In his remarks at a meeting of the Federal Cabinet, the PM said that PTI had been ruling the province for the last 10 years and was responsible to ensure the safety of the lives of innocent people that suffered a new spate of terrorist incidents. The PM said that PKR 417 billion were provided to the KP Government since 2010 under the National Finance Commission Award, and that the funding was supposed to be used for capacity-building of KP Police and Security Forces. He said that the money was the province's right, but questioned where the amount was spent. “Where was this money spent despite the establishment of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD)?” he questioned. He said that the nation wanted the KP Government to be held accountable for the return of terrorism in the province. “Who regarded the terrorist as ‘jihadi’ and let them return?” he asked, in an apparent remarked aimed at PTI Chairman Imran Khan.
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February - 1 
On February 1, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced that the United States is imposing new visa restrictions on certain current and former Taliban members, non-state security group members and others who are believed to be involved in repressing the rights of women and girls in Afghanist
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On February 1, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced that the United States is imposing new visa restrictions on certain current and former Taliban members, non-state security group members and others who are believed to be involved in repressing the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e Subh. “The Taliban’s most recent edicts ban women from universities and from working with NGOs, and further the Taliban’s previous measures that closed secondary schools to girls and limit the ability of women and girls to participate in the Afghan society and economy”, he stated.
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February - 1 
US Special Envoy for Afghan women, Rina Amiri, on February 1, said that restrictions imposed by the Taliban against women are not based on Sharia law and Afghan culture, reports Hasht-e Subh. She twitted, “The Taliban’s relentless measures against women and girls’ education has been repudiated by th
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US Special Envoy for Afghan women, Rina Amiri, on February 1, said that restrictions imposed by the Taliban against women are not based on Sharia law and Afghan culture, reports Hasht-e Subh. She twitted, “The Taliban’s relentless measures against women and girls’ education has been repudiated by the world, including the OIC and Muslim-majority countries, as well as Afghans themselves. These actions are not about religion and culture – they stifle Afghanistan’s greatest potential.”
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February - 2 
A senior militant of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), ‘major’ Bubul Chandra Baruah alias Sangram Saikia, surrendered before the Special Branch of Assam Police in Kahilipara locality in Guwahati city of Kamrup Metropolitan District in Assam on February 2, reports Hindustan Ti
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A senior militant of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), ‘major’ Bubul Chandra Baruah alias Sangram Saikia, surrendered before the Special Branch of Assam Police in Kahilipara locality in Guwahati city of Kamrup Metropolitan District in Assam on February 2, reports Hindustan Times. Baruah was born in Miripathar Bhajo village of Charaideo District and joined ULFA-I in June, 1997 when he was pursuing his bachelor’s degree at Sonari College. “From 1998, he was involved in imparting arms and medical training to the outfit’s cadres and since 2011 he has been working as chief of arms and medical camp at the ULFA-I camp at Taga in Hukawng Valley located in Kachin State of Sagaing Division,” said the Police release. Further, the Police report suggested that Baruah provided arms training to around 700 cadres and medical training to 150 cadres of the outfit between 2011 and 2019.
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February - 2 
Pakistan on February 2, asked the interim Afghanistan Government to take ‘concrete actions’ against terrorist outfits including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating out of the neighbouring country in the wake of deadly terrorist attack in Peshawar killing over 102 mostly police officials,
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Pakistan on February 2, asked the interim Afghanistan Government to take ‘concrete actions’ against terrorist outfits including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating out of the neighbouring country in the wake of deadly terrorist attack in Peshawar killing over 102 mostly police officials, reports The Express Tribune. “Pakistan expects sincere cooperation from the interim Afghan government to address the challenge of terrorism and hopes that Kabul would live up to the commitments made to the international community in this regard,” Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told during a weekly news briefing in Islamabad. “We do not believe in accusations or finger pointing; however, we would reiterate our expectation that no country should allow its territory to be used for perpetrating terrorism against Pakistan,” she said without explicitly mentioning Afghanistan. “It is time the commitments made to the world and Pakistan are fulfilled with sincerity and in good faith with concrete actions,” the spokesperson emphasised, referring to the commitment made by the Afghan Taliban not to allow the Afghan soil to be used again by terrorist groups.
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February - 2 
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) ‘spokesman’ Major Gwahram Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack on Army construction company, Frontier Works Organization (FWO), in Kallug Kalulanch area of Gwadar District on February 2 and set fire to all the machinery, reports Radio Zrumbesh. The burn
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The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) ‘spokesman’ Major Gwahram Baloch claimed responsibility for the attack on Army construction company, Frontier Works Organization (FWO), in Kallug Kalulanch area of Gwadar District on February 2 and set fire to all the machinery, reports Radio Zrumbesh. The burnt machinery included three dumpers, one loader, one water tank, one roller and a grader in 7 vehicles. The spokesperson said that all the machinery including the vehicles in the camp have been set on fire which were completely burnt to ashes.
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February - 2 
The death count from the Peshawar Police Lines Mosque suicide attack targeting Police officers was revised down to 84 on February 2, reports NDTV. The figure had earlier been put at 101 killed. "The confusion arose and wrong statistics came out due to double registration by the families in the hospi
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The death count from the Peshawar Police Lines Mosque suicide attack targeting Police officers was revised down to 84 on February 2, reports NDTV. The figure had earlier been put at 101 killed. "The confusion arose and wrong statistics came out due to double registration by the families in the hospitals," Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Ejaz Khan said. "Now that the rescue work has been completed, we have completed the statistics, according to which 84 people were martyred." He said 83 were Policemen, while one was a civilian woman living and working on the compound. Moazzam Jah Ansari, the Chief of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Police, confirmed the new death count to reporters.
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February - 2 
Abdulhaq Haq Hammad, the Taliban-appointed publications department Director of the Ministry of Information and Culture, confirmed via Twitter on February 2, Ismail Masha’al, a former university lecturer was detained by Taliban fighters for provocative actions against the Taliban Government, reports
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Abdulhaq Haq Hammad, the Taliban-appointed publications department Director of the Ministry of Information and Culture, confirmed via Twitter on February 2, Ismail Masha’al, a former university lecturer was detained by Taliban fighters for provocative actions against the Taliban Government, reports Hasht-e Subh. He added that Ismail Masha’al had invited journalists and created a crowd on the street and recently quit teaching at the university to protest against the ban on university education for women in Afghanistan and started handing out books to young people on the streets.
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February - 2 
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States (US) ambassador to the United Nations (UN), said "We are going to judge them on their actions and so for that reason, they are not recognized in the UN and we have not recognized them here ...,", Tolo News reported on February 3. She further added that Taliban
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States (US) ambassador to the United Nations (UN), said "We are going to judge them on their actions and so for that reason, they are not recognized in the UN and we have not recognized them here ...,", Tolo News reported on February 3. She further added that Taliban has always reiterated that it has completed all the conditions required for official recognition.
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February - 3 
On February 3, Punjab Police carried out a special Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at over 1,490 suspected hideouts of people linked with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar across the state and arrested several people (names not stated) with incriminating materials, r
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On February 3, Punjab Police carried out a special Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at over 1,490 suspected hideouts of people linked with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar across the state and arrested several people (names not stated) with incriminating materials, reports Tribune India. The operation was aimed at disrupting the nexus between terrorists, gangsters and drug smugglers based in India and abroad, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated.
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February - 3 
By issuing a decree on February 3, Taliban banned marriages among Shia and Sunni in Nusay in Darwaz-e Bala District of Badakhshan Province, reports Hasht-e Subh. This decree says “Regarding religious and ideological considerations, all ethnic groups in the territory of this District are instructed t
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By issuing a decree on February 3, Taliban banned marriages among Shia and Sunni in Nusay in Darwaz-e Bala District of Badakhshan Province, reports Hasht-e Subh. This decree says “Regarding religious and ideological considerations, all ethnic groups in the territory of this District are instructed that from now on, no one from Sunni followers will be allowed to give a daughter to a Shia follower, nor a Shia Muslim can give a daughter to a Sunni Muslim.”
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February - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a First Information Report (FIR) on January 25, and taken over the investigation of the case relating to the arrest of three persons, identified as Abdul Zahed alias Zahed alias Mohammad, Maaz Hasan Farooq and Samiuddin by Hyderabad Police for suspe
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a First Information Report (FIR) on January 25, and taken over the investigation of the case relating to the arrest of three persons, identified as Abdul Zahed alias Zahed alias Mohammad, Maaz Hasan Farooq and Samiuddin by Hyderabad Police for suspectedly conspiring to hurl grenades on public gatherings in the city, reports Hindustan Times on February 5. The FIR stated that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had made hand grenades available to their sympathisers and conspired with them to carry out "lone wolf" attacks and blasts in Hyderabad City. The FIR mentioned that the accused persons booked by the NIA were instructed to hurl hand grenades at public gatherings and processions in order to create communal tension. As per the FIR filed by NIA, Abdul Zahed, who was accused in several terror-related cases in Hyderabad and was booked by the NIA, was given the task of recruiting several youths who would carry out terror attacks in the city on the directions of the ISI and LeT. The NIA also booked Maaz Hasan Farooq and Samiuddin for conspiring terror attacks in Hyderabad in October 2022, who have been charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Hyderabad Police had registered a case on October 1, 2022, under the charges of UAPA after it seized two hand grenades, two mobile phones and INR 3,91, 800 from the premises of Zahed. Considering the gravity of the case, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' (UMHA) Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalisation Division in January handed over the case to the NIA as the case had inter-state and international linkages.
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February - 6 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnels recovered weapons and cartridges which were hidden by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 6, reports The Print. Based on intelligence input, the personnels of Company Operated Base (COB) Amabeda 135 Va
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnels recovered weapons and cartridges which were hidden by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 6, reports The Print. Based on intelligence input, the personnels of Company Operated Base (COB) Amabeda 135 Vahini launched a special operation in the area, and during the operation, they recovered a country-made pistol, a country-made gun (Desi Katta) and 30 live cartridges that were hidden 500 metres away in the west direction of the waterfall, Indraj Singh, Inspector General (IG), Frontier Headquarters (Special Operations), BSF, Chhattisgarh, said.
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February - 6 
Addressing the General Assembly in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that women and girls in Afghanistan are now “exiles in their own country” due to laws banning them from public life tolonews.com reports on February 7. The UN said in a statement that Guterres expressed his conce
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Addressing the General Assembly in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that women and girls in Afghanistan are now “exiles in their own country” due to laws banning them from public life tolonews.com reports on February 7. The UN said in a statement that Guterres expressed his concerns about the right of women and girls in Afghanistan. “In Afghanistan, where women’s rights are being trampled,” the UN statement reads.
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February - 6 
Chief of Taliban’s Counter-Narcotics Department of Laghman Province, stated that poppy farms on 10 acres of land were eradicated in Umarzi village on the outskirts of Mehtarlam, the capital of the province, bakhtarnews.com reports on February 7.
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Chief of Taliban’s Counter-Narcotics Department of Laghman Province, stated that poppy farms on 10 acres of land were eradicated in Umarzi village on the outskirts of Mehtarlam, the capital of the province, bakhtarnews.com reports on February 7.
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February - 7 
On February 7, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) arrested three militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Umar Adil Dar, Bilal Asmad Sidiqi, and Salik Mehraj, from Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and recovered INR 31,65,200 in cash and other incriminating materials, inclu
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On February 7, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) arrested three militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Umar Adil Dar, Bilal Asmad Sidiqi, and Salik Mehraj, from Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and recovered INR 31,65,200 in cash and other incriminating materials, including one mobile Phone and three pages of LeT letter pad from their possession, reports Daily Excelsior. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar stated that the money was received by them on the directions of their handlers based in Pakistan “as a part of larger criminal conspiracy hatched by the LeT within and across the border to pass/ raise money/ funds for furthering their activities and cause large scale disturbances in J&K”.
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February - 7 
On February 7, Rajesh Parihar, Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), stated in response to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting that Islamabad harbours a deep sense of insecurity and orchestrated hatred for India and i
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On February 7, Rajesh Parihar, Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), stated in response to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting that Islamabad harbours a deep sense of insecurity and orchestrated hatred for India and its secular credentials, reports PTI. Parihar added that “irrespective of what the representative of Pakistan believes or covets, the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India”.
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February - 7 
Three wanted terrorists from Kerala are still at large even after years of issuance of Red Corner Notices (RCN) against them by the Interpol, The Indian Express reports on February 8. The terrorists are Chanamparambil Mohammed Bashir from Kayyur in Kasaragod District in Kerala and one of his co-accu
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Three wanted terrorists from Kerala are still at large even after years of issuance of Red Corner Notices (RCN) against them by the Interpol, The Indian Express reports on February 8. The terrorists are Chanamparambil Mohammed Bashir from Kayyur in Kasaragod District in Kerala and one of his co-accused Taher Ansari who is a resident of Hyderabad, Telangana as well as Kochupeedikayil Sabir from Kannur District in Kerala. Once a RCN is issued by Interpol, the details of the criminals at large are shared with the immigration officers in airports across the world, making it impossible for one to travel from one country to the other. According to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sources, an Interpol division of the investigating agency based in Delhi follows up the red corner notices issued from India. While many of these red corner alerts were issued several years ago, some even decades ago, the international police agencies are yet to areest the accused.
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February - 7 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Inspector-General of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari said on February 7, that the threat of terrorism cannot be ruled out during the upcoming election in the Province, reports Geo News. “It cannot be presumed that the next elections will be completely peaceful,” Ansari said in a me
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Inspector-General of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari said on February 7, that the threat of terrorism cannot be ruled out during the upcoming election in the Province, reports Geo News. “It cannot be presumed that the next elections will be completely peaceful,” Ansari said in a meeting on KP polls presided over by Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. The polls were triggered earlier than scheduled after the ex-KP Chief Minister, Mahmood Khan, dissolved the Provincial Assembly on directions of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on January 18.
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February - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 12 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night of February 7, reports Dawn. According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs an
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 12 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night of February 7, reports Dawn. According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs and the terrorists exchanged fire during which the militants were killed. “Terrorists’ movement and activities were being watched by intelligence tentacles for the last one week. Terrorists were lured in by providing a vehicle for escape that was intercepted and neutralised,” the ISPR said. Weapons, ammunition, and Afghan currency were also recovered from the terrorists during the operation, it stated, adding that SFs were carrying out a clearance operation in the area.
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February - 7 
On February 7, United States (US) Representative for United Nations (UN) Management and Reform, Chris Lu said, “First, we join United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and other Member States in condemning in the strongest terms the Taliban’s edicts that ban women from univers
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On February 7, United States (US) Representative for United Nations (UN) Management and Reform, Chris Lu said, “First, we join United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and other Member States in condemning in the strongest terms the Taliban’s edicts that ban women from universities and from working for Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs), this on top of an existing ban on girls from secondary school, reports Tolo News. Equal access to education and work is an essential component for the vitality and resiliency of populations, including all young adults and children, regardless of gender”. She also asked donor UN agencies, and humanitarian partners to take a strong, unified stance against the replacement of women with men in humanitarian aid delivery.
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February - 7 
Taliban’s Deputy Interior Minister for Counter-Narcotics Abdul Haq Akhundzada, said that the counter-Narcotics department of the Ministry conducted 3,700 operations against eradicating narcotics in the country, in which 147 drug factories and 404 tons of drugs were discovered and destroyed, bakhtarn
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Taliban’s Deputy Interior Minister for Counter-Narcotics Abdul Haq Akhundzada, said that the counter-Narcotics department of the Ministry conducted 3,700 operations against eradicating narcotics in the country, in which 147 drug factories and 404 tons of drugs were discovered and destroyed, bakhtarnews.af reports on February 8. He said that the Islamic Emirate is determined to fight against narcotics and has collected 75,000 drug addicts across the country sent them for treatment, of which 5,000 have been treated received treatment so far.
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February - 8 
According to a United Nations (UN) report: 16th report of the Secretary-General the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan (ISKP) threatened to launch attacks against the embassies of India, Iran and China in Afghanistan to undermine the relationship between the Taliban and the UN member stat
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According to a United Nations (UN) report: 16th report of the Secretary-General the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan (ISKP) threatened to launch attacks against the embassies of India, Iran and China in Afghanistan to undermine the relationship between the Taliban and the UN member states in the Central and South Asia region, reports NDTV on February 9. The reports states, “The activities of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan (ISKP) remained a significant terrorist threat in Central and South Asia, and the group retained ambitions to conduct external operations…The group also threatened to launch terrorist attacks against the embassies of China, India and the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan”. The report also mentioned that ISKP had positioned itself as the ‘primary rival’ to the Taliban and was reportedly set to portray the Taliban as incapable of providing security in the country.
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February - 8 
India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval emphasised the need for intensified intelligence and security cooperation to tackle Daesh, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) while participating in a multilateral meeting on Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia on February 8, reports Hindust
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India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval emphasised the need for intensified intelligence and security cooperation to tackle Daesh, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) while participating in a multilateral meeting on Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia on February 8, reports Hindustan Times. The fifth multilateral meeting of senior security officials of regional countries focused on various issues related to Afghanistan, including the security situation and humanitarian challenges. Doval made it clear India “will never abandon the Afghan people in their time of need”, the people said. He pointed out terrorism has become a major threat in the region, and that dealing with Daesh or Islamic State, LeT and JeM requires “intensified intelligence and security cooperation” between states and their agencies, the people said.
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February - 8 
On February 8, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai stated in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that “a total of 187 terrorists were killed and 111 counter-terror operations were carried out in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2022”, reports Daily Excelsior. He further added
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On February 8, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai stated in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that “a total of 187 terrorists were killed and 111 counter-terror operations were carried out in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2022”, reports Daily Excelsior. He further added that a total of 25 security personnel including two from Jammu District, one each in 2019 and 2022, two in Rajouri District in 2020, five in 2021 and four in 2022, nine in Poonch District in 2021, one in Ramban District in 2019, one in Kishtwar District in 2020 and one in Doda District in 2020 were killed in militant attacks post August 5, 2019. Sharing year-wise data on terror related incidents, the minister said 228 cases were reported in 2018, 153 in 2019, 126 in 2020, 129 in 2021 and 125 in 2022. “As many as 257 terrorists were killed in 2018, 157 in 2019, 221 in 2020, 180 in 2021 and 187 last year,” he said. Meanwhile, the minister also informed that the government had decided to pay INR 4,500 every month to the heads or the coordinators of the Village Defence Groups (VDGs), set up in the more vulnerable areas of J&K, and INR 4,000 to each member of the VDGs. “At present, the sanctioned strength of the members of the VDGs is 4,985, who are a part of 4,153 VDGs,” Rai told the Rajya Sabha. The Minister further added that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) had imparted necessary training to 948 VDG members in collaboration with the District Police of Rajouri from January 6 to January 25,2023. Regarding narcotics related incidents, the Minister stated that the number of cases of drug smuggling registered in J&K in the last five years include 743 in 2017, 680 in 2018, 918 in 2019, 933 in 2020 and 1324 in 2021, adding that there is no data or study to indicate an increase in smuggling and consumption of narcotics or drugs in J&K in the last five years.
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February - 8 
In a statement released on February 8, the University of Afghanistan announced it has ceased operations due to economic problems and a lack of students, reports Hasht-e Subh. “We would like to point out that due to the many economic problems caused by the dropout of students and the prohibition of g
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In a statement released on February 8, the University of Afghanistan announced it has ceased operations due to economic problems and a lack of students, reports Hasht-e Subh. “We would like to point out that due to the many economic problems caused by the dropout of students and the prohibition of girls’ education, the founding board of the University of Afghanistan has decided to sell or, if not, to suspend the university,” stated the announcement of this educational institution. “Consequently, the university will cease operations at the beginning of the next academic year.”
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February - 11 
On February 11, the Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah stated that there has been a huge reduction in terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) ever since the semi-autonomous status of the erstwhile state was revoked by the government at the Centre in August 2019, reports Kashmir Observer. Hai
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On February 11, the Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah stated that there has been a huge reduction in terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) ever since the semi-autonomous status of the erstwhile state was revoked by the government at the Centre in August 2019, reports Kashmir Observer. Hailing the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Shah said that the main reasons for the reduction in the incidents of terrorism across the country was the policy of ‘zero tolerance’ against terrorism, strong framework of counter-terror laws, empowerment of all agencies and strong political will. He added that during the last seven decades, the country has seen many ups and downs in the field of security and faced many challenges, and while facing these challenges, more than 36,000 Police personnel have made the supreme sacrifices.
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February - 11 
An official of the Kabul Municipality, Nimatullah Barakzai, said that 144 bodies were buried most of whom were unidentified, were found in Kabul with little or no information about their families or circumstances, Tolo News reported on February 12. He further said that the corpses were qualified for
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An official of the Kabul Municipality, Nimatullah Barakzai, said that 144 bodies were buried most of whom were unidentified, were found in Kabul with little or no information about their families or circumstances, Tolo News reported on February 12. He further said that the corpses were qualified for burial after being examined forensically. Only 30 corpses (unidentified people or have no relatives) were buried on February 11 in 21 Police District of Kabul.
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February - 11 
Mohammad Yusuf Mistari, the Director of the Prison's Affairs said, "currently there are 14,000 prisoners and more than 1000 of them are women", Tolo News reported on February 12. Some women prisoners in Pul- e-Charkhi (Kabul) prison called on Taliban to investigate their cases in a timely manner and
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Mohammad Yusuf Mistari, the Director of the Prison's Affairs said, "currently there are 14,000 prisoners and more than 1000 of them are women", Tolo News reported on February 12. Some women prisoners in Pul- e-Charkhi (Kabul) prison called on Taliban to investigate their cases in a timely manner and to rule on them transparently.
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February - 12 
The Federal Minister of Interior Rana Sanaullah on February 12, said that fool proof security would be provided to Chinese nationals in Gwadar port of Balochistan, reports The Balochistan Post. Sanaullah visited Gwadar and reviewed security arrangements for the Chinese nationals. “All locals and for
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The Federal Minister of Interior Rana Sanaullah on February 12, said that fool proof security would be provided to Chinese nationals in Gwadar port of Balochistan, reports The Balochistan Post. Sanaullah visited Gwadar and reviewed security arrangements for the Chinese nationals. “All locals and foreign nationals would be provided fool proof security”, the Minister stated. Talking about terrorism, Sanaullah said the experience of negotiations was unsuccessful in the past. There is no possibility of any kind of negotiation, he declared. “There is no doubt that a new wave of terrorism has started,” he stressed.
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February - 12 
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Deputy High Commissioner, Yumiko Takashima, said that humanitarian aid to Afghanistan needs to be continued, Tolo News reported on February 13. She further said, “One of the things that I have been requesting of donors is that please, we see
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Deputy High Commissioner, Yumiko Takashima, said that humanitarian aid to Afghanistan needs to be continued, Tolo News reported on February 13. She further said, “One of the things that I have been requesting of donors is that please, we see suffering every day. We are here in Afghanistan because we want to help people, so, please let us help, and I really hope that there will be the situation where we can really help people with all the support from donors, but right now it is becoming more and more difficult.” Ninety-eight percent of the people in country are below the poverty line and more than half of the country's population needs urgent aid, she added.
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February - 13 
Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Karachi, Javed Alam Odho said on February 13 that they are facing a shortage of 18,000 Police personnel, reports ARY News. While addressing an event in Karachi, the AIG Karachi said that mobile snatching is the biggest issue in Karachi. He added that a Standard
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Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Karachi, Javed Alam Odho said on February 13 that they are facing a shortage of 18,000 Police personnel, reports ARY News. While addressing an event in Karachi, the AIG Karachi said that mobile snatching is the biggest issue in Karachi. He added that a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) was formulated to curb street crimes. SSP Odho said that 3,200 mobile phones were snatched this year. The AIG said that they are facing a shortage of 18,000 police personnel. He added that 5,000 personnel will be recruited.
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February - 13 
Japan Government has decided to provide United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) with USD 5.7 million assistance for the implementation of child protection, education and wash interventions for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox's Bazar District and Bhasan Char area
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Japan Government has decided to provide United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) with USD 5.7 million assistance for the implementation of child protection, education and wash interventions for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox's Bazar District and Bhasan Char area of Hatiya Sub-District of Noakhali District, The Daily Star reported on February 14. An Exchange of Notes was signed by Iwama Kiminori, ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and Sheldon Yett, UNICEF representative to Bangladesh.
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February - 14 
On February 14, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, stated that “37 local militants are currently active in the Kashmir Valley, out of them only two including Farooq Nalli and Riyaz Chatri are old while rest have joined recently”, reports Hindustan Times. He added that
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On February 14, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, stated that “37 local militants are currently active in the Kashmir Valley, out of them only two including Farooq Nalli and Riyaz Chatri are old while rest have joined recently”, reports Hindustan Times. He added that "a total of 19 terrorists were involved in the 2019 Pulwama attack, of which eight terrorists were neutralised, seven jailed, and four terrorists are hiding in Pakistan", Daily excelsior added. "Presently, seven to eight local JeM terrorists and five to eight Pakistanis are operating in Kashmir," he stated. Moosa Sulaimani, a wanted JeM terrorist based in Kulgam, is one of them. "We are after him, and he will be neutralised soon," he claimed. He continued by stating that JeM has recently started recruiting locals, and that in February 2023, the Police arrested six Jaish associates in Kulgam District and one in Pulwama District of J&K. He further said that Police are not only neutralising militant modules but are also cracking down on narco-terrorism and terror funding. “We have been able to recover INR 4.1 million and recently in Baramulla, 2.6 million was recovered,” he stated.
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February - 14 
Speaking about the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI), Union Home Minister (UHM), Amit Shah on February 14 stated, “We have banned PFI successfully... PFI promoted radicalism and religious bigotry. They were in a way trying to prepare raw materials for terrorism. So many documents have been fou
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Speaking about the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI), Union Home Minister (UHM), Amit Shah on February 14 stated, “We have banned PFI successfully... PFI promoted radicalism and religious bigotry. They were in a way trying to prepare raw materials for terrorism. So many documents have been found which show that their activities were not good for the country's unity and integrity", reports The Hindu. He further stated, “When we decided to ban it, PFI had started stretching its activities to the other parts of the country and had spread itself to a certain extent. The agencies received information that it would not be good to delay the ban or give the benefit of the doubt. So, we decided on it and put a strict ban on PFI. There has been no reaction in society from either side.” The government had in September 2022, banned PFI and its associates for five years under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for "terror links".
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February - 14 
At the end of a two-day visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar District, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg von Linde announced her country's latest contribution of USD 7.6 million, for the energy and environment program of the Rohingya response, Dhaka Tribune reported on Febr
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At the end of a two-day visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar District, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg von Linde announced her country's latest contribution of USD 7.6 million, for the energy and environment program of the Rohingya response, Dhaka Tribune reported on February 15. These activities are part of the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy Plus, phase 2 program (SAFE+2), a joint program of United Nations (UN) which brings together the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
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February - 14 
On February 14, Anatoly Sidorov, Chief of the Joint Staff Chief of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) said that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists in Afghanistan reach 6500, out of which 4000 Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan (ISKP) are believed to be s
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On February 14, Anatoly Sidorov, Chief of the Joint Staff Chief of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) said that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists in Afghanistan reach 6500, out of which 4000 Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan (ISKP) are believed to be stationed near the Tajikistan border, reports Khaama Press. He further said that ISKP and Al-Qaida in Afghanistan are a serious threat to the security of Central Asia. ISKP terrorists are mostly stationed in northern Badakhshan, Kunduz, and Takhar Provinces. Militant group poses threats to the security of Central and South Asia. “Instability in the regions is directly linked to the Taliban’s policy to repress religious and ethnic minorities, increasing level of violence and lack of unity. The Taliban-run administration is currently plagued with a serious economic and humanitarian crisis,” he added.
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February - 15 
A United Nations (UN) team on February 15 said that after the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul, Saif al Adel has become the new leader of the network, reports Tolo News. According to a report in the Washington Examine, “Al-Zawahiri’s evident presence in Kabul had been an embarrassment for the T
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A United Nations (UN) team on February 15 said that after the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul, Saif al Adel has become the new leader of the network, reports Tolo News. According to a report in the Washington Examine, “Al-Zawahiri’s evident presence in Kabul had been an embarrassment for the Taliban, which is seeking legitimacy as a governing authority, and that Al-Qaeda chose not to exacerbate this by acknowledging the death." Saif al Adel is a long-time jihadi who He has years of experience operating in Iran under the protection of the Iranian government. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has always emphasized that there is no evidence indicating that Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in Kabul.
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February - 16 
Ned Price, Spokesperson for the United States (US) Department of State, on February 16 stated that the Taliban has made commitments, privately and publicly, to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a safe haven for those who might plot against the US and he further said, “We are prepared, willing a
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Ned Price, Spokesperson for the United States (US) Department of State, on February 16 stated that the Taliban has made commitments, privately and publicly, to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a safe haven for those who might plot against the US and he further said, “We are prepared, willing and able to take action ourselves if the Taliban is unable or unwilling to fulfil the commitments that it has made,” reports Hasht-e Subh. The US Government will closely monitor the situation in Afghanistan, particularly in light of the potential for a new leader of al-Qaeda (Saif Al Adel) to emerge in the region.
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February - 17 
On February 17, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) declared Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) as a ‘terrorist outfit’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967, reports Daily Excelsior. JKGF which was surfaced in the year 2020, draws cadres from various proscribed terrorist
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On February 17, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) declared Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) as a ‘terrorist outfit’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967, reports Daily Excelsior. JKGF which was surfaced in the year 2020, draws cadres from various proscribed terrorist outfits, such as Lashkar-e- Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM). The JKGF has been involved in infiltration bids, narcotics and weapon smuggling, terror attacks in the Union Territory (UT), and issuing threats to security forces, MHA statement reads. It also stated that JKGF has been using various social media platforms to incite the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to join terrorist outfits against India.
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February - 17 
On February 17, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) notified pro-Khalistani outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) as terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The Tribune. “KTF is a militant outfit and aims to revive terrorism in Punjab and challenges the ter
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On February 17, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) notified pro-Khalistani outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) as terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The Tribune. “KTF is a militant outfit and aims to revive terrorism in Punjab and challenges the territorial integrity, unity, national security and sovereignty of India and promotes various acts of terrorism, including targeted killings in Punjab”, UMHA statement reads. UMHA also declared Khalistani operative Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, who has been associated with terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and is presently based in Lahore, Pakistan as an ‘individual terrorist’ “under the patronage of cross border agencies and involvement in various terrorist activities, particularly in Punjab”.
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February - 18 
On February 18, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Amit Shah stated that “there has been 80 per cent reduction in violence from terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), insurgency in the Northeast and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) under the Modi Government,” reports Daily Excelsior. The UMHA also un
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On February 18, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Amit Shah stated that “there has been 80 per cent reduction in violence from terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), insurgency in the Northeast and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) under the Modi Government,” reports Daily Excelsior. The UMHA also underlined the positive effects of the abrogation of Article 370 by the centre on August 5, 2019 and stated how “a peaceful atmosphere prevailed in the country, including in the border state”.
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February - 18 
On February 18, Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that “terrorism will go to other places beyond Pakistan if the interim Afghan government did not demonstrate the ‘will and capacity’ to take on militant groups operating from its territory”, reports Dawn. He also stressed that the w
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On February 18, Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that “terrorism will go to other places beyond Pakistan if the interim Afghan government did not demonstrate the ‘will and capacity’ to take on militant groups operating from its territory”, reports Dawn. He also stressed that the world should continue its humanitarian support, unfreeze Afghanistan’s assets, open up banking channels, and engage with the Taliban, society, and women as a peaceful Afghanistan is vital for the stability of the region. Terrorism not only posed threat to immediate neighbours of Afghanistan but also to the West, he warned.
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February - 20 
On February 20, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed sought United Nations (UN) assistance to relocate Rohingya refugees from squalid camps in Cox’s Bazar to a housing project in Bhasan Char Island under Hatiya Sub-District in Naokhali District, reposts bdnews24.com. She made this appeal when UN Resid
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On February 20, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed sought United Nations (UN) assistance to relocate Rohingya refugees from squalid camps in Cox’s Bazar to a housing project in Bhasan Char Island under Hatiya Sub-District in Naokhali District, reposts bdnews24.com. She made this appeal when UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis met her in Dhaka. Hasina said, “If the Rohingya can be relocated to Bhasan Char, where accommodations for over 100,000 people have been created with livelihoods, they can lead a dignified life in a liveable atmosphere.”
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February - 20 
On February 20, all media outlets must publish content approved by the Bakhtar News Agency, a decree says issued by Mufti Muhammad Edris Anwari, the Taliban’s deputy-governor in Parwan during a meeting called “Coordination between officials of government departments and the media,” reports Hasht-e S
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On February 20, all media outlets must publish content approved by the Bakhtar News Agency, a decree says issued by Mufti Muhammad Edris Anwari, the Taliban’s deputy-governor in Parwan during a meeting called “Coordination between officials of government departments and the media,” reports Hasht-e Subh. This decision was based on a letter from the Taliban-run Ministry of Information and Culture.
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February - 20 
Taliban’s Spokesperson, Zabiullah Mujahid on February 20 said that “Taliban talked of challenges facing Taliban by those who want to destroy our system,” during a meeting with religious clerics, provincial governors, and other military officials, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban’s Spokesperson, Zabiullah Mujahid on February 20 said that “Taliban talked of challenges facing Taliban by those who want to destroy our system,” during a meeting with religious clerics, provincial governors, and other military officials, reports Tolo News.
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February - 21 
According to intelligence sources, Al-Qaeda’s ‘Islamic Translation Centre’ is translating the terror outfit’s original propaganda material into different local Indian languages so as to spread its ideology and recruit new cadres, news18.com reports on February 22. It mentioned that Al-Qaeda wants to
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According to intelligence sources, Al-Qaeda’s ‘Islamic Translation Centre’ is translating the terror outfit’s original propaganda material into different local Indian languages so as to spread its ideology and recruit new cadres, news18.com reports on February 22. It mentioned that Al-Qaeda wants to spread its ideology and recruit new cadres for which it has asked its “local entities” in India to translate its original propaganda material into different local tongues. For this, it has an unofficial media venture called ‘Islamic Translation Centre (ITC)’, which surfaced online in April 2021. Intelligence sources further stated that Al-Qaeda possibly wanted to imitate the media propaganda of the Islamic State (IS)and give emphasis to “media jihad” as a precursor to jihad on the ground. Sources also stated that the ITC translated official propaganda material of the Al-Qaeda into 29 different languages, including Arabic, Pashto, Persian, French, German, Portuguese, Norwegian, Indonesian, Rohingya, Hindi, Bangla, Odia among others.
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February - 21 
A council of clerics for Badakhshan, Ghazni and Nangarhar provinces have been formed based on decrees of the Islamic Emirate’s ‘supreme leader’, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, Tolo News reports on February 22. The Islamic Emirate said that clerics are obliged to provide consultation to the officials
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A council of clerics for Badakhshan, Ghazni and Nangarhar provinces have been formed based on decrees of the Islamic Emirate’s ‘supreme leader’, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, Tolo News reports on February 22. The Islamic Emirate said that clerics are obliged to provide consultation to the officials of the provinces based on Sharia law. The decrees said that the local officials are obliged to act after consultation with the religious clerics. “The council's religious clerics come from every province. There are also elders from every province ... The council is formed to be active as a mediator between the voice of the people and government,” said Zabiullah Mujahid, Islamic Emirate’s Spokesman. According to the officials of the Islamic Emirate, the councils of the religious clerics have been formed in Ghazni, Nangarhar, Badakhshan, Kabul, Baghlan, Khost, Kapisa, Paktia, Paktika, Zabul, Kandahar, Helmand, Nimroz, Farah, Faryab, Urozgan, Kunar, Jawzjan and Kunduz province.
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February - 21 
The delegation from Pakistan that visited Kabul on February 21, discussed issues of terrorism in the region, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry said in a statement, reports Tolo News. A senior delegation of Pakistan led by the Minister of Defense of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, arrived and met with t
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The delegation from Pakistan that visited Kabul on February 21, discussed issues of terrorism in the region, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry said in a statement, reports Tolo News. A senior delegation of Pakistan led by the Minister of Defense of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, arrived and met with the Islamic Emirate's First Deputy Prime Minister of the Economy, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, with other senior officials of the Afghan caretaker government. “Matters relating to the growing threat of terrorism in the region, particularly by TTP and ISKP came under discussion,” the Pakistan Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The two sides agreed to collaborate to effectively address the threat of terrorism posed by various entities and organizations.”
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February - 22 
The Foreign Office on February 22 said that the Afghan Taliban promised to cooperate with the Pakistan Government on its concerns about the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists and sanctuaries, reports Dawn. The Foreign Office in a statement issued after a day-long trip by a deleg
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The Foreign Office on February 22 said that the Afghan Taliban promised to cooperate with the Pakistan Government on its concerns about the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists and sanctuaries, reports Dawn. The Foreign Office in a statement issued after a day-long trip by a delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif to Kabul said growing TTP and IS-K threat was discussed and “the two sides agreed to collaborate to effectively address the threat of terrorism”. The delegation among others included Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum, Foreign Secretary Asad Majid, Special Envoy on Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq and Pakistan’s chargé d’ Affaires in Afghanistan Obaid Nizamani.
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February - 26 
Chhattisgarh Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Juneja, on February 26, said the operation of Security Forces (SFs) against the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] will continue unabated, reports The Pioneer. DGP Juneja said this while visiting a security camp in Jagargunda in Sukma District,
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Chhattisgarh Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Juneja, on February 26, said the operation of Security Forces (SFs) against the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] will continue unabated, reports The Pioneer. DGP Juneja said this while visiting a security camp in Jagargunda in Sukma District, an official statement said, adding that Juneja interacted with the security personnel at the camp. While motivating them, he praised their courage and bravery. Juneja also listened to their problems, the statement said.
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February - 26 
On February 26, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann stated that Khalistan supporters were getting funding from Pakistan and other countries, amid the ongoing turmoil in the State surrounding the recent activities of Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh and his supporters, reports Tribune India
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On February 26, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann stated that Khalistan supporters were getting funding from Pakistan and other countries, amid the ongoing turmoil in the State surrounding the recent activities of Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh and his supporters, reports Tribune India. He dismissed the activities of ‘Waris Punjab De’ ‘Chief’ Amritpal Singh and his supporters in Amritsar, saying it was “not as big an issue as it was made out to be”, and that those raising slogans in their favour were “funded from Pakistan”. He also said the Punjab Police is capable of handling the issue and only a handful of people support the pro-Khalistan movement in Punjab.
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February - 26 
The Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] problem in Jharkhand is in its last stage as the Security Forces (SFs) have launched a coordinated assault to wipe out the menace, Director General of Police (DGP), Ajay Kumar Singh said on February 26, reports The Pioneer. "The Naxal problem in Jharkhand is in i
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The Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] problem in Jharkhand is in its last stage as the Security Forces (SFs) have launched a coordinated assault to wipe out the menace, Director General of Police (DGP), Ajay Kumar Singh said on February 26, reports The Pioneer. "The Naxal problem in Jharkhand is in its last stage. Whatever remains it needs to be tackled. We have enough manpower and expertise to do it and we will be able to reduce it further", DGP, Singh said. A total of 31 Naxalites including ‘regional committee members’, ‘zonal’, ‘sub zonal’ and ‘area commanders’ were gunned down in last three years while 1,319 were arrested including ‘polit bureau’ and ‘central committee (CC)’ members. As many as 44 new Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) were set up in core areas impacted by Naxalism. Singh said not only Naxal problem but his priority would be to improve the overall law and order situation and reduction of crime in the state by taking stern action against organised crime.
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February - 26 
On February 26, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) stated that Afghanistan will require 4.6 billion dollars in humanitarian aid in 2023 for more than 28 million people, enabling humanitarian aid organisations to assist vulnerable families during the planting se
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On February 26, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) stated that Afghanistan will require 4.6 billion dollars in humanitarian aid in 2023 for more than 28 million people, enabling humanitarian aid organisations to assist vulnerable families during the planting season and prepare for floods across Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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February - 27 
According to the annual report of the United States (US bureau on counterterrorism), ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: India’ released on February 27, the Indian government made significant efforts in 2021 to detect, disrupt, and degrade operations of terrorist organizations, reports The Hindustan
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According to the annual report of the United States (US bureau on counterterrorism), ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: India’ released on February 27, the Indian government made significant efforts in 2021 to detect, disrupt, and degrade operations of terrorist organizations, reports The Hindustan Times. The report mentioned that, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Islamic State (IS), Al-Qaida, Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JUM) and the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) are among the terrorist groups active in India. The report suggested a shift in terrorists' tactics in their attacks against civilians and greater reliance on Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs), including an explosives attack using drones in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station in June 2021. It also stated that India responds promptly to US requests for information related to terrorism investigations and makes efforts to mitigate threats in response to US information. The report also highlighted budgetary, staffing, and equipment constraints faced by Indian law enforcement agencies. It mentioned that in 2021, 153 terrorist attacks were reported in Jammu and Kashmir that caused 274 deaths – 45 security personnel, 36 civilians, and 193 terrorists.
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February - 27 
According to the United States (US) Department of State 2021 Country Reports on Terrorism, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)’s international network of sympathizers and financial supporters is still active, despite its military defeat in 2009 at the hands of the Sri Lankan government, repo
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According to the United States (US) Department of State 2021 Country Reports on Terrorism, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)’s international network of sympathizers and financial supporters is still active, despite its military defeat in 2009 at the hands of the Sri Lankan government, reports Colombo Gazette on February 28. The report stated that there have been no known attacks in Sri Lanka attributed to the LTTE since 2009, but 13 LTTE supporters, several of whom had planned attacks against US and Israeli diplomatic facilities in India, were arrested in Malaysia in 2014. Additional members were arrested in Malaysia and India in 2015, one of whom was accused of exhorting other Sri Lankans to fund and revive the LTTE, the report adds. The report also stated that Sri Lanka has continued efforts to enhance its counterterrorism capabilities and to improve border security, including through engagement with the United States and other international partners.
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February - 28 
Speaking at the United Nations (UN) Office of Counter-Terrorism Ambassadorial-level Quarterly Briefing to Member States on February 28, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj stated, “The threat of terrorism is serious and real. Regrettably, despite best efforts aimed towards tra
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Speaking at the United Nations (UN) Office of Counter-Terrorism Ambassadorial-level Quarterly Briefing to Member States on February 28, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj stated, “The threat of terrorism is serious and real. Regrettably, despite best efforts aimed towards transnational cooperation, it continues to spread, particularly in the regions of Africa and Asia.”, India Today reports. She asserted that the threat of terrorism can only be tackled through consistent and unified multilateral action, by the international community. Referring to Pakistan, she stated community. “Those States which lack capacities to tackle the threat of terrorism, should be assisted, while those which provide shelter to terrorists should be called out and held accountable for their deeds.” She stressed the importance of Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and also highlighted the need for the international community to exert energy on addressing more serious issues such as the growing threat of terror financing, which has been further exacerbated by the use of new and emerging technologies by terrorists and terrorist groups.
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February - 28 
The banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) defaced the office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Bagha Purana city in Moga District with graffiti saying ‘Punjab is Not India’ and ‘Khalistan Zindabad’, and threatened to "storm and target" Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport
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The banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) defaced the office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Bagha Purana city in Moga District with graffiti saying ‘Punjab is Not India’ and ‘Khalistan Zindabad’, and threatened to "storm and target" Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in New Delhi with ‘Khalistan flags’ during the upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers Summit in New Delhi (between March 1-2 2023), reports Firstpost.com. The announcement was made by SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in a video message on February 28, 2023. “This message is for the G20 foreign ministers. Punjab is not India. SFJ will storm and target the New Delhi Airport with Khalistan flags,” he said.
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February - 28 
According to a United States (US) State Department report, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) aims to push the Government of Pakistan out of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and establish Sharia by waging a terrorist campaign against the military and state, Dawn reported on March 1. According to the 2021 ‘Count
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According to a United States (US) State Department report, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) aims to push the Government of Pakistan out of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and establish Sharia by waging a terrorist campaign against the military and state, Dawn reported on March 1. According to the 2021 ‘Country Reports on Terrorism’, the TTP uses the tribal belt along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to train and deploy its operatives. TTP draws ideological guidance from Al Qaeda, while elements of Al Qaeda rely in part on TTP for safe haven in the Pashtun areas along the Afghan-Pakistan border. “This arrangement has given TTP access to both AQ’s global terrorist network and its members’ operational expertise.” State Department report notes action taken against India-focused militant groups, regrets failure to dismantle such outfits.
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March - 1 
Coordination Committee (CorCom), a conglomerate of seven valley-based militant outfits of Manipur has appointed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) ‘acting president’ MM Ngouba as its convenor-in charge until the appointment of a new convenor as per a press release signed by media coordinator of CorC
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Coordination Committee (CorCom), a conglomerate of seven valley-based militant outfits of Manipur has appointed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) ‘acting president’ MM Ngouba as its convenor-in charge until the appointment of a new convenor as per a press release signed by media coordinator of CorCom M Sakhen, reports The Sangai express on March 2. Late RPF president Irengbam Chaoren who passed away on February 9 due to brain tumor was the previous convenor of CorCom.
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March - 1 
On March1, Spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Ned Price said that the Taliban has Taliban the Doha commitment, reports Tolo News. “We have seen Mullah Baradar’s own statement, and we of course disagree with the key points in his own statement. Namely, the Taliban have not fulfil
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On March1, Spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Ned Price said that the Taliban has Taliban the Doha commitment, reports Tolo News. “We have seen Mullah Baradar’s own statement, and we of course disagree with the key points in his own statement. Namely, the Taliban have not fulfilled their own commitments – the commitments that they made in the Doha Agreement, the Taliban also have not fulfilled their Doha commitment to engage in political dialogue leading to a negotiated settlement. That remains to be done. We shouldn’t forget that the Doha Agreement envisioned a peaceful settlement, not a takeover on the part of the Taliban,” said Price.
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March - 3 
A terrorist was killed by Security Forces in an intelligence-based operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 3, reports Dawn. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said: “During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took pl
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A terrorist was killed by Security Forces in an intelligence-based operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 3, reports Dawn. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said: “During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists. Resultantly, one terrorist was killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorist.” The ISPR added the slain terrorist was “actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent citizens”. “Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the area,” the press release reads.
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March - 3 
Special Representative for Afghanistan at the United States (US) Department of State, Thomas West said, that US is engaging with Taliban despite 'grave concern' with its policies, reports Tolo News on March 4. He stated, "We are engaging with the Taliban ourselves despite some of what I have said he
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Special Representative for Afghanistan at the United States (US) Department of State, Thomas West said, that US is engaging with Taliban despite 'grave concern' with its policies, reports Tolo News on March 4. He stated, "We are engaging with the Taliban ourselves despite some of what I have said here that reflects our grave concern about the Taliban’s policies towards the Afghan people. We do favour a policy of engagement ourselves, that is why I met with the Taliban leaders in December, I suspect that I will meet Taliban leaders in the future and talk about our interests in Afghanistan". He further said, "We have not seen significant steps towards normalisation with the Taliban, they do not have a permanent representative sitting in New York at the United Nations, they do not have formal relationships with international financial institutions, they do not have diplomats serving abroad in the West, they do not have access to suspended assets in foreign countries, and I do not envision that we will budge on any of these issues until they make more responsible decisions." "What we want to see is the emergence of a dialogue among Afghans inside Afghanistan to begin with who have genuine support in their communities with the Taliban in a structured and serious and organised fashion to talk about the future of the country, to talk about a constitution, to talk about the basic rights of Afghans—that process has not unfolded in any serious manner," he added.
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March - 4 
The Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) in its English-language magazine, Voice of Khurasan’s 21st edition released on March 4, claimed responsibility for the blasts that occurred in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Mangaluru in Karnataka in 2022, reports The Hindustan Times. The terror outfit also a
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The Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) in its English-language magazine, Voice of Khurasan’s 21st edition released on March 4, claimed responsibility for the blasts that occurred in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Mangaluru in Karnataka in 2022, reports The Hindustan Times. The terror outfit also asked its “operatives” in South India to wage a war against Hindus and the country’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The magazine read, “Do you not consider our attacks in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka (Bangalore) where our brothers took revenge…”
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March - 5 
Biswajit Rai, a member of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), a proscribed militant outfit, stated on March 5 that there has been progress in the peace talks between the KLO and the central government and further discussion will be held through the peace committee, reports India Today NE. Bi
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Biswajit Rai, a member of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), a proscribed militant outfit, stated on March 5 that there has been progress in the peace talks between the KLO and the central government and further discussion will be held through the peace committee, reports India Today NE. Biswajit Rai further added that a special delegation from the Prime Minister’s and Home Minister's office is in talks with the surrendered KLO leader, Jeevan Singha, to further the peace talks. Jeevan Singha surrendered before the Assam Rifles on January 13, 2022, in Nagaland.
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March - 5 
On March 5, Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh stated that weapons and narcotics are being air-dropped through drones in border villages of Jammu to revive and fuel militancy in the Union Territory (UT) where “a peaceful atmosphere is prevailing at present”, reports Gr
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On March 5, Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh stated that weapons and narcotics are being air-dropped through drones in border villages of Jammu to revive and fuel militancy in the Union Territory (UT) where “a peaceful atmosphere is prevailing at present”, reports Greater Kashmir. “We have foiled many such bids and recovered huge consignments of narcotics. Recently narcotics worth INR 20 million were recovered,” the DGP said, adding that the proceeds (from the narcotics trade) are being utilised to keep terrorism alive in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
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March - 5 
On March 5, the European Union’s (EU) Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Tomas Niklasson said that the EU is "not supporting armed resistance [in Afghanistan], neither politically, nor in other ways," reports Tolo News. “Afghanistan has seen too much violence over the last four decades and now there is
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On March 5, the European Union’s (EU) Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Tomas Niklasson said that the EU is "not supporting armed resistance [in Afghanistan], neither politically, nor in other ways," reports Tolo News. “Afghanistan has seen too much violence over the last four decades and now there is a chance to break the cycle of violence, but for this to happen, all Afghans must get a chance to engage in dialogue, express their views freely and see chances for themselves to have a voice about the direction in which the country is going,” he further said. He added, “During our visit, we have focused our discussion on the human rights, primarily on the rights of women and girls, notably the right to education, the right to work and participate in social and political life.” He also said, “Secondary schools remain closed for girls in most parts of the country for 18 months, and in December, the de facto authorities announced that also universities would be closed for women. I raised these issues in several of my meetings with acting ministers and while many confirmed the rights of girls and women to study, I did not hear any firm commitment that schools were going to open at the beginning of the school year after Nawroz, despite very clear questions from our side.”
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March - 5 
On March 5, condemning the Ahmadiyya community, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) ‘acting secretary general’ Maulana ATM Masum issued a statement, saying, “The government should resolve the Ahmadiyya crisis permanently by paying heed to public views and also officially declaring Ahmadiyyas non-Muslim,” reports
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On March 5, condemning the Ahmadiyya community, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) ‘acting secretary general’ Maulana ATM Masum issued a statement, saying, “The government should resolve the Ahmadiyya crisis permanently by paying heed to public views and also officially declaring Ahmadiyyas non-Muslim,” reports Dhaka Tribune. He further said, “Bangladesh is a Muslim majority country where 90% people are Muslims. In this country, the Ahmadiyya community is committing reckless activities against Islam. The Islam-loving people will never accept it. The government's role in this regard is questionable.”
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March - 6 
On March 6, Home Minister (HM) Asaduzzaman Khan stated that members of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were involved in the attack on the Ahmadiya community’s congregation in Panchagarh District in Rangpur Division, reports Prothom Alo. “Jamaat and BNP activists tried to
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On March 6, Home Minister (HM) Asaduzzaman Khan stated that members of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were involved in the attack on the Ahmadiya community’s congregation in Panchagarh District in Rangpur Division, reports Prothom Alo. “Jamaat and BNP activists tried to stop the Ahmadiyya gathering. At one point, they started setting houses on fire. The programme site was also set on fire. One member of the Ahmadiyya community died. A Shibir leader who had gone there got injured and later died”, the minister said. He stated further that ‘out of the seven cases filed for the attack, 81 accused have been apprehended, including BNP leader Fazle Rabbi, who has admitted to being one of the main instigators of the incident aimed at disrupting the programme’.
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March - 6 
On March 6, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Twitter that Restrictions on women’s participation in life & society slows down development & curtails humanitarians’ ability to reach 50% of the population. Female-headed families experience more econo
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On March 6, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Twitter that Restrictions on women’s participation in life & society slows down development & curtails humanitarians’ ability to reach 50% of the population. Female-headed families experience more economic shocks & lower levels of income than male-headed households, reports Tolo News.
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March - 7 
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the 'chief' of the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikh For Justice (SFJ), posted a video on social media on March 7, urging people in Punjab not to board trains between March 15-16, 2023 (Amritsar will hold the G20 meeting from March 15-17), and plans to close railway tracks in A
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the 'chief' of the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikh For Justice (SFJ), posted a video on social media on March 7, urging people in Punjab not to board trains between March 15-16, 2023 (Amritsar will hold the G20 meeting from March 15-17), and plans to close railway tracks in Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Ferozepur Districts of Punjab, reports Punjab Kesari. He went on to say that if the trains operate, the G-20 members would realise that Punjab is not a 'slave' of the Indian government. He added that at the G-20 meeting, the young generation associated with them would perform and make the next 20 countries aware that Punjab is not a part of India, but 'Khalistan'.
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March - 7 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have established the Counter Terrorist Financing Unit (CTFU) to “reduce and investigate” the growing cases of extortion to finance terrorist activities, Dawn reports on March 8. “Extortion is taking place at a huge scale. This was a low priority area. There was con
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have established the Counter Terrorist Financing Unit (CTFU) to “reduce and investigate” the growing cases of extortion to finance terrorist activities, Dawn reports on March 8. “Extortion is taking place at a huge scale. This was a low priority area. There was confusion on who would deal with it in the first place,” KP Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat Khan stated. A standing order issued by the Central Police Office said the volume of terror financing, extortion and transfer of money through illegal means, inland and across the borders, was higher than the number of registered cases.
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March - 8 
On March 8, the United States (US) Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Robert A. Wood stated, “Taliban’s grave restrictions demand strong response from Afghanistan’s neighbours and the rest of the international community,” reports Tolo News. "We cannot sit aside and let the Taliban erase wo
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On March 8, the United States (US) Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Robert A. Wood stated, “Taliban’s grave restrictions demand strong response from Afghanistan’s neighbours and the rest of the international community,” reports Tolo News. "We cannot sit aside and let the Taliban erase women from public life," he added.
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March - 8 
On March 8, United Nations (UN) special envoy for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva remarked, "funding for Afghanistan is likely to drop if women are not allowed to work. Women-led Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), for example, have had to cease activities. If the amount of assistance is reduced, th
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On March 8, United Nations (UN) special envoy for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva remarked, "funding for Afghanistan is likely to drop if women are not allowed to work. Women-led Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), for example, have had to cease activities. If the amount of assistance is reduced, then the amount of US dollar cash shipments required to support that assistance will also decline", reports Tolo News. She went on to say that it will cost USD 4.62 billion, and almost half of the population are experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity.
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March - 8 
On March 8, women protested for the right to work and education in Kabul, reports Hasht-e Subh. “It is March 8 but women in Afghanistan have no rights to celebrate this day. We are the women who are imprisoned in the country. The restrictions are worsened day-by-day,” said Jolia Parsa, a member of J
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On March 8, women protested for the right to work and education in Kabul, reports Hasht-e Subh. “It is March 8 but women in Afghanistan have no rights to celebrate this day. We are the women who are imprisoned in the country. The restrictions are worsened day-by-day,” said Jolia Parsa, a member of Junbish Itlaf Khodjosh Zanan. “We want to be provided with our rights to work as in many other countries around the world. We should be able to work in the government and non-government organizations,” said Sufia Arifi, another member of Junbish Itlaf Khodjosh Zanan.
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March - 9 
Asserting that “neutralising a terrorist is not enough unless all those involved in harbouring and supporting him are identified and brought to justice”, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh directed officers “to take stringent action against harbourers and Over Gro
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Asserting that “neutralising a terrorist is not enough unless all those involved in harbouring and supporting him are identified and brought to justice”, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh directed officers “to take stringent action against harbourers and Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of terrorists to end terrorism in J&K”, reports Daily Excelsior on March 10. He stated further, “Property of accused to be seized under law and absconding accused to be declared as proclaimed offender besides initiating action under law”. He also stressed to deal with Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) cases more efficiently and professionally and assured that all required support shall be provided.
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March - 9 
Ruchira Kamboj, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), said in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Afghanistan held on March 9, that India hopes that the land of Afghanistan will not be used to anchor sheltering, training, planning, or financing terrorist acts
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Ruchira Kamboj, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), said in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Afghanistan held on March 9, that India hopes that the land of Afghanistan will not be used to anchor sheltering, training, planning, or financing terrorist acts, particularly, specific terrorists and entities named by the UNSC, reports asiantimes.com. Speaking at the Security Council briefing on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Kamboj said the collective view of the international community is expressed in Security Council Resolution 2593 of August 2021, adopted under India’s chairmanship of the UNSC.
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March - 10 
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Secretary, Apurva Chandra, stated that six YouTube channels, allegedly promoting pro-Khalistan sentiments and operating from foreign countries, have been blocked over the past 10 days by the Ministry, reports PTI on March 11. He added that the channels
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Secretary, Apurva Chandra, stated that six YouTube channels, allegedly promoting pro-Khalistan sentiments and operating from foreign countries, have been blocked over the past 10 days by the Ministry, reports PTI on March 11. He added that the channels with content in Punjabi language were trying to foment trouble in the border state. The official added further that the government has also asked YouTube to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithms to identify and block objectionable content automatically.
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March - 10 
On March 10, Manipur’s cabinet decided to withdraw the State Government from Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreements with three hill-based insurgent groups of the Kuki community, namely the Kuki National Army (KNA), the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) and the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), reports In
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On March 10, Manipur’s cabinet decided to withdraw the State Government from Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreements with three hill-based insurgent groups of the Kuki community, namely the Kuki National Army (KNA), the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) and the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), reports India Today NE. The decision was taken after violent clashes between Police and protestors from various Kuki organisations who took out rallies in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal Districts against the decision of the State Government to declare parts of the Kuki inhabited areas in Manipur as ‘reserve forests’ and protected areas. Despite the protest, the state cabinet reaffirmed that the government will not compromise on steps taken to protect the State's forest resources and to eradicate poppy cultivation. Earlier, SATP reported on December 27, 2022 that some of the Kuki militants who are under the SoO with the Government of India and the Government of Manipur were involved in poppy cultivation and collecting tax from poppy cultivators.
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March - 11 
A fugitive from Hyderabad (Telangana), identified as Mohammad Farhatullah Ghori, having links to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), came under scanner of Counter Intelligence of Telangana and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) following inputs that he is actively involved in online radicali
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A fugitive from Hyderabad (Telangana), identified as Mohammad Farhatullah Ghori, having links to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), came under scanner of Counter Intelligence of Telangana and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) following inputs that he is actively involved in online radicalisation of youth in the country, The Times of India reports on March 12. Intelligence sources stated that sitting in Pakistan, Farhatullah Ghori is reportedly operating several Telegram channels, Facebook pages and YouTube channels to attract people from Hyderabad and elsewhere in the country to join terror outfits. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had in October 2020, described him as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), and an Interpol Red Corner Notice has been pending against him. The UAPA order stated, “Ghori involved in terror cases, lured youth with propaganda' Farhatullah Ghori alias Abu Sufiyan alias Sardar Sahab alias Faru, is a key member of proscribed terrorist organizations, and JeM. He is accused in terror cases Gujarat and Hyderabad.”
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March - 12 
On March 12, Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA) Amit Shah, stated that separatism, terrorism and anti-national activities in any part of the country will be dealt with firmly and Government’s policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism would continue, reports Daily Excelsior. He added that violence
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On March 12, Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA) Amit Shah, stated that separatism, terrorism and anti-national activities in any part of the country will be dealt with firmly and Government’s policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism would continue, reports Daily Excelsior. He added that violence in Kashmir, North East, and Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] has come down substantially and people’s confidence has grown besides terrorists and Naxals were surrendering and coming into the mainstream
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March - 12 
Officials of the Woman Library in Pole Sorkh area of capital city of Kabul, say that the library has been closed due to the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on education and work against women, Hasht-e Subh reports on March 13. Julia Parsi, one of the officials of this library, confirmed the clos
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Officials of the Woman Library in Pole Sorkh area of capital city of Kabul, say that the library has been closed due to the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on education and work against women, Hasht-e Subh reports on March 13. Julia Parsi, one of the officials of this library, confirmed the closure of the library on March 13. Parsi added that the Woman Library was established six months ago with the aim of promoting the culture of reading and informing women.
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March - 12 
On March 12, Nada Mohammad Nadim, Minister of Higher Education for the Taliban, stated that those who oppose the government must be “executed”, reports Hasht-e Subh. He further added that “anyone who seeks to disrupt the system, whether through words, writing, or action, should be considered a rebel
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On March 12, Nada Mohammad Nadim, Minister of Higher Education for the Taliban, stated that those who oppose the government must be “executed”, reports Hasht-e Subh. He further added that “anyone who seeks to disrupt the system, whether through words, writing, or action, should be considered a rebel and put to death”.
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March - 13 
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released its annual report on March 13, 2023, and stated "Pakistan is yet to show sincerity in delivering justice to the families of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. India has consistently stressed the need for Pakistan to take credible, irreversible, and v
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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released its annual report on March 13, 2023, and stated "Pakistan is yet to show sincerity in delivering justice to the families of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. India has consistently stressed the need for Pakistan to take credible, irreversible, and verifiable action to end cross-border terrorism”, msn.com reports on March 13. The report also highlighted Pakistan's persistent cross-border terrorism, infiltration, and smuggling of arms into India across the Line of Control (LOC) and International Boundary (IB).
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March - 14 
On March 14, one person, identified as Sartaj Bhat, was detained during the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a case related to militant conspiracy, reports Daily Excelsior. “Initial searches carried out in 2022 had led to seizure of digital devices which were a
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On March 14, one person, identified as Sartaj Bhat, was detained during the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a case related to militant conspiracy, reports Daily Excelsior. “Initial searches carried out in 2022 had led to seizure of digital devices which were analysed forensically. Current searches are based on those leads,” officials stated. The suspects are involved in carrying out attacks by using cyber-space in J&K, targeting of minorities, security personnel and spreading communal disharmony.
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March - 14 
The Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] violence in India has decreased by 77 per cent over the past 12 years, and the number of deaths in related incidents has also decreased by 90 per cent during the same period, the government said in Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) on March 14, rep
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The Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] violence in India has decreased by 77 per cent over the past 12 years, and the number of deaths in related incidents has also decreased by 90 per cent during the same period, the government said in Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) on March 14, reports The Hindu. Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, said the geographical spread of LWE-related violence (security forces and civilians) has significantly reduced, and only 176 police stations of 45 districts reported related violence in 2022. In 2010, at least 465 police stations in 96 districts reported LWE-related violence. Responding to a written question, Rai said the number of LWE-related deaths has decreased from an all-time high of 1005 in 2010 to just 98 in 2022. The minister also said the decline in the geographical spread of violence is also reflected in the reduced number of districts covered under the security-related expenditure (SRE) scheme. He further said 126 districts were covered under the SRE scheme in 2010, but that number came down to 90 in April 2018 and further to 70 in July 2021. Also, Rai said the security situation in Jharkhand has improved considerably, the existing security vacuum in the state has been almost filled, and the number of violent incidents in Jharkhand has reduced by 82% from a high of 742 in 2009 to 132 in 2022. Places like Burha Pahar, the tri-junction of West Singhbhum, Saraikela-Kharsawan and Khunti, and Parasnath Hills have been freed from Maoists through the establishment of camps and sustained operations by security forces, he added.
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March - 15 
12 suspects having links with Pakistan-based terror handlers were identified, leading to multiple raids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Punjab, a spokesperson of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated on March 15, reports Greater Kashmir. Searches were conducted at 14 locations on March 14, 2
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12 suspects having links with Pakistan-based terror handlers were identified, leading to multiple raids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Punjab, a spokesperson of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated on March 15, reports Greater Kashmir. Searches were conducted at 14 locations on March 14, 2023 belonging to these 12 suspects in the Districts of Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag in J&K and one location in Fatehgarh Sahib District of Punjab and recovered digital devices and incriminating material from these locations.
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March - 15 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), on March 15, informed Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that it has so far banned 54 terrorists and 44 terrorist organisations under the Fourth Schedule and the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports msn.com. Minis
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), on March 15, informed Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that it has so far banned 54 terrorists and 44 terrorist organisations under the Fourth Schedule and the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports msn.com. Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai stated that four organisations have been notified as terrorist organisations under the UAPA in 2023 and their names have been added in the First Schedule of the Act. “These four organisations — The Resistance Front (TRF), Peoples Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) have been involved in terrorism and have committed and participated in various acts of terrorism in India”, he added.
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March - 15 
A 17-member delegation of Myanmar reached Teknaf in Cox's Bazar District on March 15, to scrutinise the list of Rohingyas sent by Bangladesh to Myanmar for repatriation, reports The Daily Star. The delegation started verifying the identities of the Rohingya refugees in Teknaf Sub-District of Cox’s B
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A 17-member delegation of Myanmar reached Teknaf in Cox's Bazar District on March 15, to scrutinise the list of Rohingyas sent by Bangladesh to Myanmar for repatriation, reports The Daily Star. The delegation started verifying the identities of the Rohingya refugees in Teknaf Sub-District of Cox’s Bazar. Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mohammed Mizanur Rahman stated that there was a list of 1,140 Rohingyas who are to be repatriated under the pilot project, of which 711 have had their cases cleared.
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March - 16 
On March 16, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) approved creation of Police Border Posts in all border Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with a view to ensure that arms, ammunition, explosives, currency and narcotics sent through infiltrators or drones by Pakistan do not manage to cross the bo
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On March 16, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) approved creation of Police Border Posts in all border Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with a view to ensure that arms, ammunition, explosives, currency and narcotics sent through infiltrators or drones by Pakistan do not manage to cross the border areas, reports Daily Excelsior. “The decision is aimed at creating a second or third line of defence along the borders and strengthening the Border Grid”, officials stated.
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March - 16 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Boghra Road area of Chaman Town (Chaman District) on March 16, reports ARY News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said an IBO was carried out to search for a suspect
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Boghra Road area of Chaman Town (Chaman District) on March 16, reports ARY News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said an IBO was carried out to search for a suspected hideout of terrorists. “The terrorists were involved in the recent firing incidents on law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and civilians in Chaman area besides planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in surrounding areas,” the statement added. The statement noted that even though the terrorists had escaped including rockets, Improvised Explosive Devices and other accessories were recovered.
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March - 16 
On March 16, Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), stated that the OIC will continue its efforts and dialogue with the relevant authorities in Afghanistan and in coordination with the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA), reports Tolo News.
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On March 16, Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), stated that the OIC will continue its efforts and dialogue with the relevant authorities in Afghanistan and in coordination with the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA), reports Tolo News. The OIC will also send an expanded team of scholars to Afghanistan for dialogue on issues related to the Islamic perspective on women's education and employment. Almost 40 countries' representatives attended the 49th meeting of the OIC, which took place in Mauritania on March 16 and 17.
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March - 16 
On March 16, Michael Kurilla, the commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) at a meeting of Senate Armed Services Committee said that the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) is rapidly gaining the ability to attack American or Western interests outside of the country in less than six
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On March 16, Michael Kurilla, the commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) at a meeting of Senate Armed Services Committee said that the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) is rapidly gaining the ability to attack American or Western interests outside of the country in less than six months "with little to no warning," reports Tolo News. "According to my commanders, a covert operation against United States (US) or Western interests can be carried out outside of the country in less than six months with little to no advance notice. I would explain why I came to that conclusion in a confidential meeting. For them, doing so against their native country is far more difficult," he added.
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March - 16 
Sheikh Abdul Rahim Muslimdost, a former founding member of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) provided PKR five million to the IS-KP in 2015, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on March 17. He further said, “The Pakistan embassy attack in
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Sheikh Abdul Rahim Muslimdost, a former founding member of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) provided PKR five million to the IS-KP in 2015, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on March 17. He further said, “The Pakistan embassy attack in Kabul was just a drama. Nothing happened to the Ambassador. Only a bodyguard was injured. They want to whitewash the IS-KP group.”
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March - 17 
On March 17, the Meghalaya State Government stated that the ongoing peace talks with the proscribed insurgent organisation Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) are heading to a closure and the Governor of Meghalaya is likely to give final details on the peace talks in the state assembly on
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On March 17, the Meghalaya State Government stated that the ongoing peace talks with the proscribed insurgent organisation Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) are heading to a closure and the Governor of Meghalaya is likely to give final details on the peace talks in the state assembly on March 20, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 17 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officials stated on March 17, that top three leaders of militant organisation Jama’atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya (JAFHS), identified as Anisur Rahman alias Mahmud, ‘chief’ of the orgnisation, Maimun, the ‘head’ of dawah branch, and Rakib, the ‘head’ of finance and media
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officials stated on March 17, that top three leaders of militant organisation Jama’atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya (JAFHS), identified as Anisur Rahman alias Mahmud, ‘chief’ of the orgnisation, Maimun, the ‘head’ of dawah branch, and Rakib, the ‘head’ of finance and media wing, have left the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) and are hiding somewhere in the country, reports Dhaka tribune.
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March - 18 
The Chhattisgarh government will provide additional assistance of INR 2 million to the families of Police personnel killed during encounters with Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] under its new Naxal Eradication Policy approved on March 18, reports The Times of India on March 19. The policy fur
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The Chhattisgarh government will provide additional assistance of INR 2 million to the families of Police personnel killed during encounters with Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] under its new Naxal Eradication Policy approved on March 18, reports The Times of India on March 19. The policy further states that an additional sum of INR 1 million would also be given to the surrendered Naxals carrying a reward of INR 500,000 and more. The policy will now be tabled in the ongoing Vidhan Sabha session and is expected to be implemented in two months. Officials said that the policy was based on the government's Triveni Action Plan of development, trust, and security.
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March - 18 
In an interview with Radio Television Afghanistan, Acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that there is no Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on March 19. “There is no Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Afghanistan, there are no militant
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In an interview with Radio Television Afghanistan, Acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that there is no Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on March 19. “There is no Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Afghanistan, there are no militant groups in Afghanistan. If any incident occurs here, it originated from abroad. It is good news for us that the Afghans don’t have problems among themselves.”
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March - 18 
On March 18, Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzadeh issued a decree via Twitter that “the cultivation of marijuana is absolutely prohibited in the whole country, and after this, no one can plant marijuana (Narcotics/drugs) on their land, and if they plant marijuana on their land, their
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On March 18, Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzadeh issued a decree via Twitter that “the cultivation of marijuana is absolutely prohibited in the whole country, and after this, no one can plant marijuana (Narcotics/drugs) on their land, and if they plant marijuana on their land, their cultivation will be destroyed.” As a part of this decree, the Judicial Institutions of the Taliban were also ordered to punish the violators based on Shariat orders. Additionally, he directed the Taliban's Ministry of Internal Affairs and other investigation divisions to bring the perpetrators before the court.
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March - 20 
On March 20, Taliban's Ministry of Education declared Afghanistan's new academic year, but no mention of girls attending school was made, reports Hasht-e Subh. According to a letter the Taliban Ministry of Education gave to its provincial directors of education, boys' schools will start on March 21.
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On March 20, Taliban's Ministry of Education declared Afghanistan's new academic year, but no mention of girls attending school was made, reports Hasht-e Subh. According to a letter the Taliban Ministry of Education gave to its provincial directors of education, boys' schools will start on March 21.
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March - 20 
On March 20, the European Union (EU) Council said in a statement, “Afghanistan should not once again serve as a base for terrorism and violent extremism to other countries, and the EU demands that the Taliban cease all direct and indirect ties with terrorism and reiterates the Taliban’s responsibili
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On March 20, the European Union (EU) Council said in a statement, “Afghanistan should not once again serve as a base for terrorism and violent extremism to other countries, and the EU demands that the Taliban cease all direct and indirect ties with terrorism and reiterates the Taliban’s responsibility in combatting terrorism,” reports Tolo News. Statement further said, the EU approved the conclusions that reaffirm the EU’s "principled commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan and to supporting the people of the country." Also, the EU condemned the “large-scale and systematic gender-based discrimination by the Taliban who, through their discriminatory decision to ban women from working for national and international non-governmental organisations, are impeding the delivery of humanitarian assistance and basic needs support to the Afghan people.”
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March - 20 
On March 20, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) released a video in which Ziva Moreira, a regional nutrition advisor with UNICEF South Asia, claimed that during a visit to the Nad-e-Ali District of Helmand Province, acute malnutrition among women and teenage girls in Afghanistan has increas
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On March 20, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) released a video in which Ziva Moreira, a regional nutrition advisor with UNICEF South Asia, claimed that during a visit to the Nad-e-Ali District of Helmand Province, acute malnutrition among women and teenage girls in Afghanistan has increased by 50%, which is more than 8 lacs, Hasht-e Subh. UNICEF needs 186 million dollars to support these girls and women and their children, he added.
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March - 20 
The Taliban Ministry of Interior’s spokesperson, Abdul Nafi Takour said that more than 100 abduction incidents were recorded in the nation in 1401 (the solar year) and close to 200 people were arrested in connection with these incidents, reports Tolo News on March 21. "During the year 1401, there ha
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The Taliban Ministry of Interior’s spokesperson, Abdul Nafi Takour said that more than 100 abduction incidents were recorded in the nation in 1401 (the solar year) and close to 200 people were arrested in connection with these incidents, reports Tolo News on March 21. "During the year 1401, there have been 11,890 criminal incidents in the nation, of which 9,444 were detected by the police and 2,446 are being investigated by police detectives," he added. Additionally, 13 suspects have been killed as a result of clashes with Taliban forces. Nearly 12,000 crimes were recorded nationwide in the year of 1401, of which 9,444 were detected by the police and 2,446 are being investigated by police detectives. Security forces should become more professional to provide better security, and more than 4,000 operations in the anti-narcotics section were conducted, resulting in the arrest of 5,000 suspects and the destruction of 180 drug factories.
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March - 21 
23 individuals have been designated as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) so far since 2022, states Minister of State (MoS) for Home Nityanand Rai in a reply in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament), reports Greater Kashmir on March 22. He added that among the 2
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23 individuals have been designated as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) so far since 2022, states Minister of State (MoS) for Home Nityanand Rai in a reply in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament), reports Greater Kashmir on March 22. He added that among the 23 designated terrorists, three are from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, identified as Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir, Ashiq Hussain Nengroo and Ali Kashif Jan; five from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), namely, Hafiz Talha Seed, Sheikh Sajad alias Sajad Gull, Habibullah Malik, Mohammad Amin Khubaib and Arbaz Ahmad Mirand and six from Hizb-ul- Mujahideen (HM), namely, Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, Showket Ahmad Sheikh, Basit Ahmad Reshi, Basheer Ahmad peer alias Imtiyaz Alam, Irshad Ahmad alias Idrees and Dr Asif Maqbool Dar. Those who belong to other organizations include Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar alias Latram of Al-Umar-Mujahideen/JKLF, Arjumand Gulzar Dar of Al Badr, Nafiq Nai alias Sultan of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), Zafar Iqbal alias Salim of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), Bilal Ahmad Beig Babar of JKIF, Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rahman of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), Ajaz Ahmad Ahangar of Al Qaeda, Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dala of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and Harwinder Singh Sandhu of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)
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March - 21 
A press note issued by West Bastar Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘secretary’ Mohan has alleged that after the Todka-Korcholi encounter in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, a female member of his team was tortured and killed in an injured state, re
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A press note issued by West Bastar Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘secretary’ Mohan has alleged that after the Todka-Korcholi encounter in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, a female member of his team was tortured and killed in an injured state, reports jantaserishta.com. At the same time, after the encounter, the personnel are accused of bringing a villager named Potam Mangu and have raised a demand for his immediate release. Also, Maoists admitted that DRG personnel had an encounter with People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), an armed wing of the CPI-Maoist, and PLGA cadre Dodi Tumnar, resident of Tati Bhime, died in the encounter. Further, in the press note the Maoists accused the Bijapur Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of not providing basic facilities to the people in 4 years, and had written about PM Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
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March - 21 
A tribunal under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on March 21, confirmed the central government's decision declaring the Popular Front of India (PFI) as an unlawful association and imposing a five-year ban on it, reports latestly.com. On September 27, 2022, the Centre had banned the P
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A tribunal under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on March 21, confirmed the central government's decision declaring the Popular Front of India (PFI) as an unlawful association and imposing a five-year ban on it, reports latestly.com. On September 27, 2022, the Centre had banned the PFI for five years for having links with global terrorist organisations such as the Islamic State (IS) and trying to spread communal hatred in the country. Eight of PFI associated fronts -- Rehab India Foundation (RIF), Campus Front of India (CFI), All India Imams Council (AIIC), National Confederation of Human Rights Organization (NCHRO), National Women’s Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation, Kerala had also been banned.
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March - 21 
On March 21, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said that Afghanistan’s girls need to be in school, reports Forbes. "It's deeply disappointing to learn that, once again, the de facto authorities in Afghanistan have stopped girls from attending secondary school," said Uni
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On March 21, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said that Afghanistan’s girls need to be in school, reports Forbes. "It's deeply disappointing to learn that, once again, the de facto authorities in Afghanistan have stopped girls from attending secondary school," said United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director Catherine Russell, reports Forbes. She further said, "This unjustified and shortsighted decision has crushed the hopes and dreams of more than one million girls and marks another grim milestone in the steady erosion of girls’ and women’s rights nationwide," and "UNICEF stands with every girl and woman in Afghanistan and calls on the de facto authorities to allow all girls to return to school with immediate effect. Girls must be allowed to continue their education, protect their mental health, and contribute to the future of their country," she added.
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March - 22 
On March 22, President of the United States (US), Joe Biden, stated in the White House that we stand with women facing violence in Iran and Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. "We stand with women facing violence in Iran and Afghanistan... The budget I laid out two weeks ago includes
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On March 22, President of the United States (US), Joe Biden, stated in the White House that we stand with women facing violence in Iran and Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. "We stand with women facing violence in Iran and Afghanistan... The budget I laid out two weeks ago includes more than 3 billion dollars, a record amount, to advance general quality globally, not just at home," he said.
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March - 23 
On March 23, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said that 56 foreign terrorists had been killed in anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2022, reports Greater Kashmir. The DGP also said that Pakistan should handle issues of its own country instead of spreading terror in J&K
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On March 23, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said that 56 foreign terrorists had been killed in anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2022, reports Greater Kashmir. The DGP also said that Pakistan should handle issues of its own country instead of spreading terror in J&K. He added further that “Drug abuse, especially the narco-terror is the second biggest challenge after militancy in J&K”, adding that “strict action is being taken against those found involved in the drug abuse”.
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March - 23 
The United State (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) commander, Michael Erik Kurilla, said on March 23 that Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) is stronger is today in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. "Islamic State in Khorasan Province (IS-KP) is stronger today in Afghanistan, he s
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The United State (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) commander, Michael Erik Kurilla, said on March 23 that Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) is stronger is today in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. "Islamic State in Khorasan Province (IS-KP) is stronger today in Afghanistan, he said. Earlier, he also warned that the IS-KP would be able to strike Western interests in Europe and Asia within six months.
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March - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have released a video opposing the visit of Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah to Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on March 24, reports en.lalluram.com. Spokesperson of the ‘South Sub Zonal Bureau’ of the Maoists, Samata issued a press note that re
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have released a video opposing the visit of Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah to Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on March 24, reports en.lalluram.com. Spokesperson of the ‘South Sub Zonal Bureau’ of the Maoists, Samata issued a press note that read, “Amit Shah is coming to Bastar to make a strategy to bomb with drones and helicopters”. The note also read about the killing of the Minister. Samata has asked to protest strongly in every village. After this, the Police force has been alerted in the entire Bastar.
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March - 24 
On March 24, Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Amit Shah stated that security in the Indian ocean needs to be strengthened as most of the narcotic drugs are shipped in Pakistan and go via Iran to Sri Lanka and Africa, reports Daily Excelsior. “At least 60-70 per cent of drug smuggling happens t
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On March 24, Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Amit Shah stated that security in the Indian ocean needs to be strengthened as most of the narcotic drugs are shipped in Pakistan and go via Iran to Sri Lanka and Africa, reports Daily Excelsior. “At least 60-70 per cent of drug smuggling happens through the sea route,” and “we need to have a top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach sparing none who are involved in drug trafficking”, he added. He further said that a target to destroy 75,000 kilograms of narcotics was set during a 75-day campaign beginning June 1, 2022, but a total of 5,94,620 kilograms of narcotics has been destroyed so far, overachieving the target manifold. There are strong provisions in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which are not being implemented effectively and needs review, he further said.
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March - 24 
On March 24, Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman said that United States (US) is abetting the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e Subh. He tweeted, “The interest of the United States (US) officials in this matter and their grandiosity is aiding and abetti
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On March 24, Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman said that United States (US) is abetting the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (IS-KP) in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e Subh. He tweeted, “The interest of the United States (US) officials in this matter and their grandiosity is aiding and abetting the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (IS-KP) insurgents, which should be stopped”.
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March - 25 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah, on March 25, stated that the incidents of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence have come down by 76 per cent, from the peak in 2010 while the loss of lives has also come down by 78 per cent, reports The Statesman. As many as 763 Central Reserve P
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah, on March 25, stated that the incidents of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence have come down by 76 per cent, from the peak in 2010 while the loss of lives has also come down by 78 per cent, reports The Statesman. As many as 763 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sacrificed their lives during the drive to end Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Chhattisgarh and today our fight against LWE is at a decisive stage, Shah said. He further said that today the tri-junction of Budha Pahad, Chhakarbandha and Parasnath has been freed from left wing extremism and brought into the mainstream of the country. Shah said that the security vacuum in Bihar and Jharkhand is about to end because of the combined strength of the brave CRPF Jawans and the Police forces.
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March - 25 
Taliban’s spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that placing of Taliban officials on the blacklist of the United Nations (UN) is against the Doha agreement, reports Tolo News on March 26. He further said, “We can say that there are between 20 to 25 people who are on the blacklist and they were sanctio
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Taliban’s spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that placing of Taliban officials on the blacklist of the United Nations (UN) is against the Doha agreement, reports Tolo News on March 26. He further said, “We can say that there are between 20 to 25 people who are on the blacklist and they were sanctioned. Some of them have died, of those who are alive, very few of them are now working in the government.” He added, “We have said many times that pressure and force will not bring any results. The war of the past 20 years has proven it that the people of Afghanistan will not surrender to pressure. Engagement and understanding are better and negotiations are a good option.”
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March - 26 
On March 26, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a statement assuring the people of the state that they need not pay any ransom money to any insurgent organization, in response to the Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) extortion notices to traders in Kokrajhar District of Assam deman
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On March 26, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a statement assuring the people of the state that they need not pay any ransom money to any insurgent organization, in response to the Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) extortion notices to traders in Kokrajhar District of Assam demanding INR 5,00,000 lakhs, reports India Today NE.
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March - 27 
On March 27, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Nisith Pramanik stated in Lok Sabha (Lower house of the Parliament) that, “anti-national elements and smugglers have been using drones for smuggling of arms and narcotics from Pakistan to Punjab and 28 incidents of recovery of such drones have been
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On March 27, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Nisith Pramanik stated in Lok Sabha (Lower house of the Parliament) that, “anti-national elements and smugglers have been using drones for smuggling of arms and narcotics from Pakistan to Punjab and 28 incidents of recovery of such drones have been reported in the last three years”, reports PTI. He added that Border Security Force (BSF) is doing effective domination of the borders by carrying out round-the-clock surveillance that include patrolling, laying nakas, manning observation posts all along the International Border (IB).
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March - 27 
The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) Dr. Virendra Kumar, in response to a query in Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament), has revealed that “over nine lakh people (0.9 M) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are struggling with drug addiction”, reports Greater Kashmir. Union Minis
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The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) Dr. Virendra Kumar, in response to a query in Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament), has revealed that “over nine lakh people (0.9 M) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are struggling with drug addiction”, reports Greater Kashmir. Union Ministry said that an estimated 1,44,000 persons were consuming cannabis in J&K of which 36,000 were females and the rest 1,08,000 males. Opioid addiction was prevalent among 5,34,000 males and 8000 females, sedative addiction among 1,60,000 males and 8000 females. The Ministry added that the other drug addiction substances used in J&K are cocaine, inhalants, and hallucinogens, which were consumed by over 2,00,000 persons. “The ministry supports 340 Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs), of which one is running in J&K”, the statement added.
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March - 27 
On March 27, the Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley wrote on Twitter that nine million people are at risk of acute starvation in Afghanistan and WFP is days away from cutting food if funding is not received immediately, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. He fur
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On March 27, the Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley wrote on Twitter that nine million people are at risk of acute starvation in Afghanistan and WFP is days away from cutting food if funding is not received immediately, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. He further said that world cannot turn its back on the people of Afghanistan in this hour of unprecedented crisis.
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March - 28 
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing the India-Africa Army Chiefs Conclave in Pune in Maharashtra on March 28, stated that India is steadfast in its commitment to provide support in all defence-related matters to African partner countries, including capability enhancement of their armed
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing the India-Africa Army Chiefs Conclave in Pune in Maharashtra on March 28, stated that India is steadfast in its commitment to provide support in all defence-related matters to African partner countries, including capability enhancement of their armed forces, reports India Today. The conclave was organised on the sidelines of the 2nd Africa-India Joint Exercise ‘AFINDEX’. It was attended by Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande and chiefs and representatives of 31 African nations, along with other civil and defence dignitaries. Singh stated that the joint exercises between India and African nations provide an excellent opportunity for the Armed Forces to learn from each other and promote interoperability. He termed ‘AFINDEX’ a reflection of India’s continued focus on African nations to develop and enhance mutual capabilities. He asserted, “As maritime neighbours linked by the Indian Ocean, our cooperation in maritime security and hydrography and countering terrorism and extremism will be essential for regional peace and prosperity.” He said the training programmes cover a wide range of areas including counter-insurgency, maritime security and specialised training in new domains such as drone operations and cyber warfare. He invited the African countries to explore Indian defence equipment and technologies to fulfil their security needs.
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March - 28 
The deputy spokesman of the United States (US) State Department Vedant Patel on March 28 said that it’s safe to say from conversations around the world that Taliban is looking for more normal relations with countries around the world, this won't happen for a very long time as long as they keep pushi
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The deputy spokesman of the United States (US) State Department Vedant Patel on March 28 said that it’s safe to say from conversations around the world that Taliban is looking for more normal relations with countries around the world, this won't happen for a very long time as long as they keep pushing for these oppressive laws against women and girls reports Tolo News. He further said we deplore the edicts that the Taliban have promulgated regularly that fundamentally repress the right of Afghan women and girls, and we’ve seen this now time and time again – denying them education, denying them the ability to work, denying them the ability to participate in the provision of humanitarian assistance that benefits all Afghans.
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March - 28 
The spokesperson for the National Resistance Front (NRF), Sibghatullah Ahmad posted a video and said that this attack marks the beginning of our guerilla operations to defend the people against the oppression and savagery of the Taliban, reports Hasht-e Subh. He further said that This operation was
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The spokesperson for the National Resistance Front (NRF), Sibghatullah Ahmad posted a video and said that this attack marks the beginning of our guerilla operations to defend the people against the oppression and savagery of the Taliban, reports Hasht-e Subh. He further said that This operation was carried out on March 28 on the outposts of the enemy’s (Taliban) special unit in the educational centre of Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul Province. The losses of the Taliban are high and such attacks will continue, he added.
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March - 29 
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government on March 29, stated, “due to Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) massive crackdown on Islamic State (IS), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Al-Qaeda, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and other terrorist organizations, these terror groups have no presence in UP. Apart from this, ATS h
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The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government on March 29, stated, “due to Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) massive crackdown on Islamic State (IS), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Al-Qaeda, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and other terrorist organizations, these terror groups have no presence in UP. Apart from this, ATS has caught 21 people from IS, JeM, Al-Qaeda, ISI and other terrorist organisations", reports latestly.com. It further stated, "At the same time, the ATS has succeeded in arresting 13 people belonging to Popular Front of India (PFI), Rohingya, Bangladeshi and Naxal extremist organizations.”
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March - 29 
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto said on March 29 that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan brought back terrorism to Pakistan, reports ARY News. Addressing the National Assembly, the PPP chairman said that the armed forces and the nation wiped out the menace of terrorism from Pakis
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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto said on March 29 that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan brought back terrorism to Pakistan, reports ARY News. Addressing the National Assembly, the PPP chairman said that the armed forces and the nation wiped out the menace of terrorism from Pakistan but the former Prime Minister Imran Khan decided that he will forgive the APS terrorists and he then released them from jails. He said that the former Army Chief revealed in an interview that the establishment used to involve in the political matter but now they don’t interfere in those matters.
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March - 29 
On March 29, Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), called on the Taliban to immediately release the activists detained for advocating for women’s rights, including Matiullah Wesa, reports The Khaama News Press Agency. He further stated that
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On March 29, Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), called on the Taliban to immediately release the activists detained for advocating for women’s rights, including Matiullah Wesa, reports The Khaama News Press Agency. He further stated that "no one should be detained for speaking out in defence of their fundamental rights and the rights of others."
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March - 29 
On March 29, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Partushev said that Afghanistan poses major security threats and risks to member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), reports The Khaama Press News Agency. He said that “it is Important to watch the si
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On March 29, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Partushev said that Afghanistan poses major security threats and risks to member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), reports The Khaama Press News Agency. He said that “it is Important to watch the situation in Afghanistan closely as it remains tense and is taking on a protracted nature a year and a half after the Taliban came to power." He warned the members states that the threats posed by Afghanistan include "terrorism, illegal arms and drug trafficking, illegal migration, and the spread of extremist ideology."
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March - 29 
Taliban acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir khan Muttaqi said that efforts are underway for certain countries to reopen their embassies in Kabul in the coming days, reports Tolo News on March 30. He further said, “There is daily improvement. We are working to facilitate the reopening of embassi
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Taliban acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir khan Muttaqi said that efforts are underway for certain countries to reopen their embassies in Kabul in the coming days, reports Tolo News on March 30. He further said, “There is daily improvement. We are working to facilitate the reopening of embassies in the future. We hope this problem will be solved completely.”
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March - 29 
Taliban Chief of Army Staff, Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, criticized the United States (US) for violating Afghanistan’s airspace, reports Tolo News on March 30. He said, "Even though it was a term in the agreement, it has been violated many times, and even though the US side has been informed, it has bee
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Taliban Chief of Army Staff, Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, criticized the United States (US) for violating Afghanistan’s airspace, reports Tolo News on March 30. He said, "Even though it was a term in the agreement, it has been violated many times, and even though the US side has been informed, it has been violated many times." He also said that the number of Afghan army troops will increase from 150,000 to 200,000 in the future.
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March - 31 
On March 31, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) official Volker Turk stated that the Digital Security Act (DSA) is being used across Bangladesh to arrest, harass and intimidate journalists and human rights defenders and to muzzle critical voices online, reports The Daily
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On March 31, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) official Volker Turk stated that the Digital Security Act (DSA) is being used across Bangladesh to arrest, harass and intimidate journalists and human rights defenders and to muzzle critical voices online, reports The Daily Star. He said, "I call again on the authorities to impose an immediate moratorium on its use and to comprehensively reform its provisions to bring them in line with the requirements of international human rights law. My office has consistently raised concerns about the overly broad and ill-defined provisions of the Digital Security Act."
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March - 31 
On March 31, the Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai called for the reopening of schools and universities for girls and women, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. He further said that he has always supported women and girls’ education in Afghanistan
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On March 31, the Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai called for the reopening of schools and universities for girls and women, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. He further said that he has always supported women and girls’ education in Afghanistan and stressed reopening the doors of schools and universities.
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April - 1 
On April 1, addressing a rally in Aizawl District of Mizoram the Union Home minister Amit Shah appealed to the remaining active militants of the Northeast to join the mainstream, reports India Today NE.
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On April 1, addressing a rally in Aizawl District of Mizoram the Union Home minister Amit Shah appealed to the remaining active militants of the Northeast to join the mainstream, reports India Today NE.
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