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April - 1 
According to Intelligence shared by high ranking Delhi intelligence officials at a meeting with the State and City Police Officers on April 1, Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress Chief, Mamata Banerjee is on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (C
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According to Intelligence shared by high ranking Delhi intelligence officials at a meeting with the State and City Police Officers on April 1, Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress Chief, Mamata Banerjee is on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hit list, reports Hindustan Times. The meeting at the Bodyguards Line in Alipore also discussed VVIP security arrangement during the Assembly polls. The security tip-off was based on various interceptions and evidence collated in the last few months and contravenes the Left Front's claim that Banerjee is hand in glove with the Maoists. The New Delhi team, which attended the session, comprised Inspector General of Special Protection Group (SPG) Ramphal Pawar, Special Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) Yashvardhan Azad and Assistant Director of IB, M.C. Joshi. According to them, Maoists pose the maximum threat for VIPs during poll campaigns. Mamata Banerjee is not the only name on the list and rubs shoulders with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, (Member of Parliament) MP Rahul Gandhi, Home Minister P Chidambaram, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
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April - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five militants of the Santhali Tiger Force on April 1 from the Karigaon-Maligaon area under Karigaon Police Outpost in Kokrajhar District, reports Telegraph. One .9mm pistol, three handmade pistols, four rounds of bulle
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five militants of the Santhali Tiger Force on April 1 from the Karigaon-Maligaon area under Karigaon Police Outpost in Kokrajhar District, reports Telegraph. One .9mm pistol, three handmade pistols, four rounds of bullets, cash worth INR 3,800, including 100 Bhutan currencies, were recovered from their possession.
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April - 1 
State Revenue Minister Raman Bhalla said 46 fake Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) have been detected in the last few years and the Government has already constituted JK State Subject Commission to look into the issue. Of the 46 fake PRCs detect
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State Revenue Minister Raman Bhalla said 46 fake Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) have been detected in the last few years and the Government has already constituted JK State Subject Commission to look into the issue. Of the 46 fake PRCs detected, the Government on the recommendations of the Commission canceled 29.
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The Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda, stated on April 1, that while nearly 45 per cent reduction in the militancy related incidents has been recorded in the first quarter of 2011, over 300 to 350 terrorists are still active in the Jamm
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The Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda, stated on April 1, that while nearly 45 per cent reduction in the militancy related incidents has been recorded in the first quarter of 2011, over 300 to 350 terrorists are still active in the Jammu and Kashmir State, reports Daily Excelsior. He further said though a total 232 militants were eliminated by the Security Forces (SFs) during the year 2010, but nearly 300-350 terrorists were still active in the Jammu and Kashmir State. Out of these total ultras operating, nearly 45 per cent of them are foreigners. Referring to the infiltration attempts along the borders / Line of Control (LoC) and the infrastructure raised on that side for facilitating the terrorists, the State Police Chief said there seems to be no change in the attitude of Pakistan. Militant infrastructure (launching pads and training camps) was still intact on that side and attempts from that side are also continuing. But the forces were on the high alert and capable to thwart any attempt from across or within. He further added that, "we expect better over all law and order situation in the State in the coming summer months.” The DGP stated that in 2010, nearly 450-500 militants were operating in the State. There have been reports of nearly 100 odd more militants having infiltrated into this side during the year, whereas, the number of militants killed during 2010 were 232. The incidents of killings in Tral and Kupwara recently show that the militants are trying to show their presence. But during first quarter of this year a total 70 incidents of militancy were reported as against 127 occurred during the corresponding period of last year (2010). The DGP further disclosed that during first three months of this year three SFs personnel including two Army jawans (troopers), were killed during anti-militancy operations whereas, last year (from January 1 to March 31), 19 SFs personnel lost their lives. So, nearly 84 per cent decline on this count has been witnessed. A total 13 militants were eliminated during last three months while 37 were shot dead during first quarter of last year. The number of civilians killed by the terrorists during the first quarter of 2010 was 13. Mr Khoda disclosed that a total 30 militants were arrested by the SFs during first quarter of this year while during the corresponding period of 2010, total 16 militants were arrested in the State. The number of militants surrendered during first quarter of this year and the corresponding period of the previous year, however, remained the same which is seven the DGP added. On coming Panchayat elections, Kuldeep Khoda said where ever the demand arises as per the situation, additional police personnel from Armed and Indian Reserve Police (IRP) battalions will be placed there.
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The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked, looted and ransacked the house of a trader at Asurabandha village under Sorada block in Ganjam District in the night of April 1. According to source
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The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked, looted and ransacked the house of a trader at Asurabandha village under Sorada block in Ganjam District in the night of April 1. According to sources, a group of around 30 cadres of the Maoists had reached the Asurabandha village, targeted the house of Brajabandhu Choudhury and searched for his son Badri Choudhury, a cloth merchant and private money lender. Badri was not at home. The cadres dragged the whole family out of the house. Then they ransacked it and looted all the valuables. They also ransacked and looted a medicine shop and cloth shop near the house. Later, they also threatened a licensed liquor shop to close down its operations.
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Times of India reports that suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two excavators and a motorcycle of a construction company constructing a
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Times of India reports that suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two excavators and a motorcycle of a construction company constructing a bridge over the Koel river at Jologhat, causing a loss of about INR 10 million to the builder in Gumla District on April 1. Basia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Shivchandra Prasad Singh said some 10-12 cadres of the PLFI reached the construction site and assaulted cashier Dilu Lohra, masons and labourers Kartik, Chhotu and others. They then took out diesel stored to run machines and set ablaze the excavators and the motorcycle parked there. The cadres then looted four mobile sets from Lohra and others, OIC Shivchandra Prasad Singh added.
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West Midnapore Police raided Kalsibhanga village in Salboni in the District after being tipped off by the villagers. The farmers came upon the arms when a farmer's cattle stepped on the part of a paddy field where alleged ruling Communist Party of In
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West Midnapore Police raided Kalsibhanga village in Salboni in the District after being tipped off by the villagers. The farmers came upon the arms when a farmer's cattle stepped on the part of a paddy field where alleged ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cadres had buried those. Police had the area dug and found two single shotter guns. West Midnapore Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Verma said raids at both Salboni and Lalgarh were launched after receiving tip-offs about the presence of arms in the areas.
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April - 2 
14 cadres of the CPI-Maoist-backed Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) have been acquitted by the Additional District Judge Suresh Kumar Patnaik in Koraput District on April 2, reports Orissadiary.com. After abduction of the Malkangiri Collector and Ju
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14 cadres of the CPI-Maoist-backed Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) have been acquitted by the Additional District Judge Suresh Kumar Patnaik in Koraput District on April 2, reports Orissadiary.com. After abduction of the Malkangiri Collector and Junior Engineer of Kudumulu Gumma Block, the mediators placed conditions to release 617 under trial prisoners of CMAS from different jails. It was alleged that about more than 200 CMAS cadres along with the Maoists attacked on a country liquor shop and set ablaze in the night of January 4, 2009. As per the FIR of the owner of the country liquor shop, Rajendra Kumar Jadab, the Police arrested 14 cadres of CMAS. The Additional District Judge Patnaik acquitted the 14 cadres due to want of evidence.
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April - 2 
A teacher was shot dead by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on April 2, according to The Hindu. The slain teacher, identified as Prabodh Mahato, was shot from close range when he
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A teacher was shot dead by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in West Midnapore District of West Bengal on April 2, according to The Hindu. The slain teacher, identified as Prabodh Mahato, was shot from close range when he was returning home after a bath in a nearby canal. According to Pravin Tripathi, Superintendent of Police of Jhargram sub-divisional municipality, Maoists and the Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) were suspected to be behind the attack.
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April - 2 
According to a belated report of Times of India, the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons, including a village ward member, finding them guilty at a praja court (People's Court) at Naglur village within Kalime
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According to a belated report of Times of India, the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons, including a village ward member, finding them guilty at a praja court (People's Court) at Naglur village within Kalimela Police limits in Malkangiri District in the night of April 2. The duos were identified as Tapel Gangeya, a villager and Sanyasi Barge, the village ward member. "The rebels had summoned five villagers to the praja court but zeroed in on the two and pumped bullets into them. Since the release of the collector, this is the first Maoist offensive in the district," Inspector-in-Charge of Kalimela Police Station Debasish Mishra said.
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April - 2 
Hindustan Times reports that a former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and three Policemen of Special Action Plan (Anti-Maoist Operation) were arrested by the Police in Gadchiroli District on April 2. According to Police, surrendere
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Hindustan Times reports that a former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and three Policemen of Special Action Plan (Anti-Maoist Operation) were arrested by the Police in Gadchiroli District on April 2. According to Police, surrendered Maoist Raghu alias Jalmasai Sadmake (38) along with three constables identified as Ratan Gorgunda (31), Peta Mara Talandi (30), and Deepak Madhavrao Atram (29) entered the house of local businessman, Manoj Motilal Makhija, in village Kadholi in Kurkheda Tehsil (administrative division) and looted INR 40,000 at gun point. The accused demanded INR One million from Motilal and threatened to blow up his truck, parked outside, before decamping with INR 40,000 cash, the Police said.
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April - 2 
Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants killed three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and injured four others in an ambush on April 2 near Rongshuli village in east Guwahati, reports Kanglaonline. Three slain personnel were ide
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants killed three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and injured four others in an ambush on April 2 near Rongshuli village in east Guwahati, reports Kanglaonline. Three slain personnel were identified as Havaldar Devendra Shah, Mithu Singh and a constable Dilip Kumar, adds Shillong Times.
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April - 2 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on April 2 said that the Union Government was open to talks with all militant outfits and the discussions with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had been good beginning, reports Times of India. "The ULFA peace t
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on April 2 said that the Union Government was open to talks with all militant outfits and the discussions with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had been good beginning, reports Times of India. "The ULFA peace talks are a good beginning. Our doors for peace talks with all militant groups are open. We want the militants to shun violence and come for talks," the Prime Minister said at an election rally in Dhakuwakhana in eastern Assam, about 500 kilometers from Guwahati while campaigning for state assembly polls.
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April - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in the Hahkhati area under Dhola Police Station in Tinsukia District on April 2, reports Assam Tribune. One of the arrested militant was identified as ‘lance corpora
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in the Hahkhati area under Dhola Police Station in Tinsukia District on April 2, reports Assam Tribune. One of the arrested militant was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Bolin Gogoi alias Saurabh Bora (24), who is a known explosives expert in the outfit. SFs recovered one 9mm pistol and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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April - 2 
Times of India reports that some Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters protesting the killing of Maoist leader Sashadhar Mahato and demanding withdrawal of Joint Forces from the forest areas of three West Bengal Districts were found in
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Times of India reports that some Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters protesting the killing of Maoist leader Sashadhar Mahato and demanding withdrawal of Joint Forces from the forest areas of three West Bengal Districts were found in many parts of Kolkata on April 2. According to the Police, the posters were found pasted on the walls of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar (Tollygunge) Metro station. The posters claimed that Mahato was killed in a false encounter and accused Security Forces of attacking tribal people, said a Police Official.
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April - 2 
Times of India reports that the Police arrested Subhash Mandal, reported to be an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Gaya District on April 2. A Police rifle was recovered from the possession of Mandal. "We are
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Times of India reports that the Police arrested Subhash Mandal, reported to be an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Gaya District on April 2. A Police rifle was recovered from the possession of Mandal. "We are verifying records to ascertain from where the recovered Police rifle was looted," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinay Kumar said. Maoists have looted at least 500 Police rifles and other weapons during their operations in Bihar and neighbouring Jharkhand in recent years, the SSP added
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April - 2 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) decided not to go ahead with its earlier plan of calling bandhs (shut down) from April 6 to 15 during the visits of Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh and other Central leaders for election campaigning in Assam,
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) decided not to go ahead with its earlier plan of calling bandhs (shut down) from April 6 to 15 during the visits of Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh and other Central leaders for election campaigning in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The anti talks faction led by Paresh Barua said that it will not call any bandh during the period in view of the upcoming Rongali Bihu celebrations in the State. As reported earlier, ULFA had called for a bandh on April 2 protesting against the Prime Minister’s visit to address two poll rallies during the first phase. The PM Singh is scheduled to visit Barpeta and Mangaldai assembly constituencies in Lower Assam on April 8.
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April - 3 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Panchkula in Haryana issued fresh production warrants against the arrested extremist leader Swami Aseemanand on April 3, reports Times of India.
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Panchkula in Haryana issued fresh production warrants against the arrested extremist leader Swami Aseemanand on April 3, reports Times of India.
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April - 3 
Another bomb was recovered at the residential compound of one Kangabam Ramananda of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai in Imphal west District.
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Another bomb was recovered at the residential compound of one Kangabam Ramananda of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai in Imphal west District.
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April - 3 
Another hand grenade was recovered inside a furniture house belonging to one Salam Manglemba (39) located at Yaiskul Police Lane.
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Another hand grenade was recovered inside a furniture house belonging to one Salam Manglemba (39) located at Yaiskul Police Lane.
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April - 3 
In a reaction to massive popular participation in 2008 Assembly Election, militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM have warned the people in areas like Shopian District, Sopore in Baramulla District and Bandipora District against taking par
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In a reaction to massive popular participation in 2008 Assembly Election, militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM have warned the people in areas like Shopian District, Sopore in Baramulla District and Bandipora District against taking part in the upcoming Panchayat Polls in the State beginning in later part of April, according to The Times of India. The SFs across Kashmir and other militancy-infected areas of the State have been put on an alert.
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April - 3 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered release of a teenager Faizan (14), who was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for his alleged involvement in stone-pelting during the 2010 summer unrest, on humanitarian grounds, repo
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered release of a teenager Faizan (14), who was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for his alleged involvement in stone-pelting during the 2010 summer unrest, on humanitarian grounds, reports Daily Excelsior.
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April - 3 
One 7.62 pistol, an IED weighing one kilogramme with a remote controlled- switch and four rounds of live ammunition were recovered during a search operation by SFs from the house of Narayan Roy, the younger brother of Pradip Roy, a member of the cent
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One 7.62 pistol, an IED weighing one kilogramme with a remote controlled- switch and four rounds of live ammunition were recovered during a search operation by SFs from the house of Narayan Roy, the younger brother of Pradip Roy, a member of the central committee of ULFA, at Madhusolmari village in Dhubri District on April 3, reports Telegraph
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April - 3 
Orissadiary.com reports that Chenda Bhushanam alias Katru alias Ghasi alias Nagraju (45), a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) was arrested during a joint com
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Orissadiary.com reports that Chenda Bhushanam alias Katru alias Ghasi alias Nagraju (45), a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers, Greyhounds and Odisha Police at near Pendajam village of Dudhari Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Semiliguda Police Station in Koraput District on April 3. Ghasi belonged to a village near Araku valley in Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, joined the Maoist movement long ago and worked for the East Godavari Division. Ghasi carried a reward of INR One million on his head. He was reportedly involved in over 30 cases of Maoist-related violence, which he committed with complicity of another top Maoist leader Daya. He is said to be next only to top Maoist leader and ‘secretary’ of AOBSZC Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK. Ghasi was described as the ‘military and action man’ of the outfit and was also the spokesperson for Koraput-Srikakulam Division. The Police have seized a 9mm pistol from him.
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April - 3 
Sangai Express reports that the private residence of former People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant turned politician MI Khan was attacked by lobbying a hand grenade at Keirao Makting Makha Leikai in Imphal East District on April 3.
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Sangai Express reports that the private residence of former People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant turned politician MI Khan was attacked by lobbying a hand grenade at Keirao Makting Makha Leikai in Imphal East District on April 3.
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April - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four over ground workers of different militant groups in separate incidents, states Kanglaonline. A statement issued by the PIB Defence Wing, said that SFs arrested an over ground worker of People’s Revolutionary Party
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four over ground workers of different militant groups in separate incidents, states Kanglaonline. A statement issued by the PIB Defence Wing, said that SFs arrested an over ground worker of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as one Heisnam Hirachandra Singh (38), resident of Nongmaikhong Makha Leikai in Bishnupur District, on April 3. He revealed that he is actively involved in recruitment, tax collection and extortion for the outfit from Nongmaikhong area. The team also recovered three Lethod shells and one .60mm mortar bomb based on information provided by him.
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April - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a ‘district commander’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), identified as Tariq Hussain alias Abu Zaid of Dara Chapra of Doda District, at Thama Keller area of Shopian District on April 3, reports Daily Excelsior. A cache of arms a
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a ‘district commander’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), identified as Tariq Hussain alias Abu Zaid of Dara Chapra of Doda District, at Thama Keller area of Shopian District on April 3, reports Daily Excelsior. A cache of arms and explosives including one AK-56 Rifle, three magazines and 88 live rounds of ammunition have been recovered from his possession.
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April - 3 
SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a forest area in Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District, reports Kashmir Times. The recovered arms and ammunition includes seven rounds of Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), five magazines
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SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a forest area in Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District, reports Kashmir Times. The recovered arms and ammunition includes seven rounds of Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), five magazines of Light Machine Gun (LMG), five rifle magazines, five radio sets, 10 pencil cells and pocket diaries. However, no arrests have been made so far in this regard.
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April - 3 
The Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, General Officer Commanding of Srinagar based 15 Corps, said on April 3 that the presence of Army in the Valley is needed as there is an "existential" border threat, even as he ruled out a military solution to
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The Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, General Officer Commanding of Srinagar based 15 Corps, said on April 3 that the presence of Army in the Valley is needed as there is an "existential" border threat, even as he ruled out a military solution to Kashmir issue, reports Daily Excelsior. He further said that camps across the Line of Control (LoC) are active and filled with militants who will try to infiltrate once the snow melts in the mountains.
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April - 4 
171 activists of CPI-Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) lodged in Koraput jail have started hunger strike from April 4 demanding their release, reports The Hindu. These imprisoned CMAS activists have taken up this agitation under leaders
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171 activists of CPI-Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) lodged in Koraput jail have started hunger strike from April 4 demanding their release, reports The Hindu. These imprisoned CMAS activists have taken up this agitation under leadership of spokesperson of the outfit Tapan Mishra. They alleged that they were lodged in jail since past two years and they were victims of lingering judicial process. Moreover they also pointed out that their release was among the 14 points in the agreements reached between the State Government and the Maoists for the release of abducted Malkangiri District Collector R. Vineel Krishna and Junior Engineer Pavitra Majhi in the month of February. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons Dharanidhar Das confirmed that these under-trial prisoners were continuing their hunger strike despite attempts of jail officials to motivate them to call off the hunger strike.
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April - 4 
A total of 38 armed cadres of the Khaplang group of the NSCN, NSCN-K, and the ‘Federal Government of Nagaland (Singnya)’ who returned to the NSCN-IM were also felicitated on April 4, states Telegraph. Delivering the welcome address, Rh. Raising, ‘kil
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A total of 38 armed cadres of the Khaplang group of the NSCN, NSCN-K, and the ‘Federal Government of Nagaland (Singnya)’ who returned to the NSCN-IM were also felicitated on April 4, states Telegraph. Delivering the welcome address, Rh. Raising, ‘kilo kilonser’ (‘home minister’) expressed happiness for the right step taken by them. Speaking on behalf of the ‘home comers’, Kiyekhu Awomi, a senior member of the Khaplang group said, “We do admit our misadventure as we were misinformed and misled. In Khaplang’s Khehoi Camp we see no future, no political vision and no system of governance.” He alleged that members of Khaplang faction only indulged in amassing wealth for individuals. According to them, with no future prospect for the Naga nation, they had left Khehoi camp and came to serve the “nation” under the leadership of NSCN-IM.
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April - 4 
Deccan Herald reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) assaulted and injured five labourers and set ablaze two road construction machines of a private firm at Kanaudha village in Aurangabad District on April 4. Over
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Deccan Herald reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) assaulted and injured five labourers and set ablaze two road construction machines of a private firm at Kanaudha village in Aurangabad District on April 4. Over 25 Maoist cadres raided the village and assaulted the labourers and injured them. The Maoists, demanded money from the owner of the company failing to which they set ablaze its machines used in construction of road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY, Prime Minister’s Village Road Construction Scheme) besides some furniture at the work site, the Police said.
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April - 4 
Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had managed to get forged passes issued to journalists and sponsors for the World Cup final at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium, according to Daily Excelsior. Sources said as per the security plans, anti-air
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Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had managed to get forged passes issued to journalists and sponsors for the World Cup final at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium, according to Daily Excelsior. Sources said as per the security plans, anti-aircraft guns were strategically put in place. A sizable number of National Security Guard (NSG) commandos and around 400 Central Paramilitary Personnel assisted Mumbai Police to ensure foolproof security. All air bases near Mumbai, Indian Navy and Coast Guard were put on high alert to ensure security in the air and sea during the match. Quick Reaction Teams and women personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were also stationed at vital locations in and around the stadium to respond to any exigency.
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April - 4 
Sangai Express reports on April 5 that National Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘Chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu has expressed optimism that there would be a “positive outcome in the ensuing talks” between the outfit and New Delhi. On A
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Sangai Express reports on April 5 that National Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘Chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu has expressed optimism that there would be a “positive outcome in the ensuing talks” between the outfit and New Delhi. On April 4, Isak Chisi Swu had convened the “joint council meeting” of the outfit at camp Hebron and briefed on the present status of the talks. The NSCN-IM leader said that the talks will bear fruits soon. NSCN-IM and the Government of India will hold another round of talks within this month. NSCN-IM ‘General Secretary’ Th. Muivah had left Dimapur for New Delhi to prepare for the talks. Isak Swu was supposed to leave Dimapur on April 5. A month ago, Isak arrived in New Delhi from the Philippines to participate in the talks with the Government of India. After that round of holding dialogue, both Muivah and Swu had come to Nagaland to participate in the ‘highest level meeting’ of the Naga reconciliation. However, the programme could not take place due to the sudden reviewing of decision by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K).
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April - 4 
Sangai Express reports that a Reliance Base Transceiver Station (BTS) mobile tower caretaker Oinam Borbabu (35) of Wangkhei Wangkheimayum Leirak in Imphal East District was shot dead on April 4 at his house by an unidentified militant in front of his
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Sangai Express reports that a Reliance Base Transceiver Station (BTS) mobile tower caretaker Oinam Borbabu (35) of Wangkhei Wangkheimayum Leirak in Imphal East District was shot dead on April 4 at his house by an unidentified militant in front of his wife and son. Earlier, in the night of March 18 also, Borbabu was attacked by unidentified men.
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April - 4 
Sentinel reports that 87 militants of Karbi Longri NC Hills National Liberation Front (KLNLF) exercised their franchise for the first time in 15 years. As per directive of the Election Commission of India, the KLNLF militants staying in designated ca
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Sentinel reports that 87 militants of Karbi Longri NC Hills National Liberation Front (KLNLF) exercised their franchise for the first time in 15 years. As per directive of the Election Commission of India, the KLNLF militants staying in designated camps were provided facility to cast their votes. The Assam Election Commission notified that the ex-militants lodged in the designated camps in Assam and having their names in the electoral rolls would be entitled to vote through postal ballots.
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April - 4 
Sify.com reports that three bags carrying 5,000 detonators were recovered by the Police from Jamtara District on April 4. According to the Police, three youths were spotted carrying the bags at Jamtara railway station, some 450 kilometres from Ranchi
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Sify.com reports that three bags carrying 5,000 detonators were recovered by the Police from Jamtara District on April 4. According to the Police, three youths were spotted carrying the bags at Jamtara railway station, some 450 kilometres from Ranchi. Suspecting something amiss, the Police personnel approached the youths, but they fled, leaving their bags behind. The three had deboarded the Patliputra Express train. “It appears the explosives were meant to be supplied to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Off late, Jamtara has emerged as a hub for the Maoists,” a Police Officer told IANS
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April - 4 
The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a State Government employee and an activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on April 4.
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The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a State Government employee and an activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on April 4. Mahato, a resident of Birihari village of Jhargram block, was posted at Jhargram. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) of Jhargram Police District, Pravin Tripathi, unidentified assailants pulled out Gagan Mahato (42) from the vehicle he was travelling on to his office in Jhargram town and fired at point-blank range. The Maoists are suspected to be behind the killing as they are trying to create an atmosphere of fear among people ahead of the Assembly elections,” the SP said.
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April - 4 
The Police has clarified that the two engineers identified as Jitendra Kumar Singh and Mukesh Yadav killed in Latehar District on March 24 was the handiwork of the workers at the Abhijeet Group power plant site in the State and not of the Maoists, re
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The Police has clarified that the two engineers identified as Jitendra Kumar Singh and Mukesh Yadav killed in Latehar District on March 24 was the handiwork of the workers at the Abhijeet Group power plant site in the State and not of the Maoists, reports Times of India. "The case has been solved and it is apparent that it was the conspiracy of some workers at the Abhijeet Group site itself. The gang has been arrested and the role of Maoists has been ruled out," said Latehar Superintendent of Police, Kuldeep Dehvli. "It seems that the miscreants wanted to extract ransom from their families,” he said. Dehvli said that the Maoists took advantage of the entire incident and ambushed the Police party sent to rescue the victims.
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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) trooper, who went missing after militants attacked a joint team of the Army and SSB jawans at Lalbita in Kokrajhar District on April 4, resurfaced in a forest village in Nalbari District on April 6, reports Telegraph. Th
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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) trooper, who went missing after militants attacked a joint team of the Army and SSB jawans at Lalbita in Kokrajhar District on April 4, resurfaced in a forest village in Nalbari District on April 6, reports Telegraph. The trooper, identified as Radheshyam Yadav, was untraceable since the attack by suspected militants of the Anti-talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on the joint team, in which two SSB personnel, identified as Bhagat Prasad and Subash, were killed.
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April - 4 
Two Security Forces (SFs) were killed and another two injured by militants of the Anti-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) in Kokrajhar District on April 4, reports Telegraph. This is the second such incident within a mo
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Two Security Forces (SFs) were killed and another two injured by militants of the Anti-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) in Kokrajhar District on April 4, reports Telegraph. This is the second such incident within a month. As reported earlier, on March 14, eight Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel were killed and another eight injured in an ambush by militants at Ultapani reserve forest bordering Bhutan in Kokrajhar District.
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April - 4 
Unidentified armed militants left a hand grenade near a BTS tower installed near the Lambal Mayai Leikai residential gate of Thokchom Inaocha (42), an Executive Engineer (EE) in Minor Irrigation Department, in Imphal West District on April 4 as some
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Unidentified armed militants left a hand grenade near a BTS tower installed near the Lambal Mayai Leikai residential gate of Thokchom Inaocha (42), an Executive Engineer (EE) in Minor Irrigation Department, in Imphal West District on April 4 as some sort of a warning. Further, police also retrieved another hand grenade which was found lying near the Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhr Mapal residence of Maibam Joychandra (60), also an EE in Division-III (Imphal East & Imphal West) of Minor Irrigation Department.
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April - 4 
Voting for the first phase of Assembly elections in Assam was completed on April 4 with an estimated 70 percent polling recorded, reports Assam Tribune. Voting ended in 13 Districts of the State, where polling was held in 62 of the 126 Assembly seats
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Voting for the first phase of Assembly elections in Assam was completed on April 4 with an estimated 70 percent polling recorded, reports Assam Tribune. Voting ended in 13 Districts of the State, where polling was held in 62 of the 126 Assembly seats.
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April - 5 
A ‘Divisional Commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Sajad Ahmad Dar alias Bale Bale was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Dadsar-Tral in Pulwama District on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A Sub-Inspector of Police, Stazin Nor
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A ‘Divisional Commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Sajad Ahmad Dar alias Bale Bale was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Dadsar-Tral in Pulwama District on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A Sub-Inspector of Police, Stazin Norboo and an Army jawan (trooper) were also killed in the encounter. A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. As reported earlier, Dar was involved in the killing of a National Conference (NC) leader at Pinglish-Tral in the District on March 30.
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April - 5 
A hand grenade lobbed by unidentified militants exploded at Leimapokpam Awang Leikai residential compound of Oinam Inaoba, a contractor and son-in-law of Social Welfare and Minor Irrigation Minister N Loken in Imphal West District on April 5.
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A hand grenade lobbed by unidentified militants exploded at Leimapokpam Awang Leikai residential compound of Oinam Inaoba, a contractor and son-in-law of Social Welfare and Minor Irrigation Minister N Loken in Imphal West District on April 5.
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April - 5 
A hand grenade was hurled by unidentified armed militants at the residence of RK Chittaranjan, who is an Inspector in Taxation Department Haobam Marak Chingtham Leikai in Imphal west District on April 5.
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A hand grenade was hurled by unidentified armed militants at the residence of RK Chittaranjan, who is an Inspector in Taxation Department Haobam Marak Chingtham Leikai in Imphal west District on April 5.
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April - 5 
A NATO container driver, identified as Abdul Hameed, was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on the container in Wadh area of Khuzdar District of Balochistan on April 5, reports Daily Times. According to sources, a NATO container carryin
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A NATO container driver, identified as Abdul Hameed, was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on the container in Wadh area of Khuzdar District of Balochistan on April 5, reports Daily Times. According to sources, a NATO container carrying military hardware for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan was on its way from Karachi to Chaman when unidentified armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire at the container on RCD Highway near Wadh area in Khuzdar District.
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April - 5 
A recent intelligence report sent to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has warned that nearly half-a-dozen Maoists lodged in prison may pose a serious threat to the security of Motihari District jail, reports Telegraph. The East Champaran Supe
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A recent intelligence report sent to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has warned that nearly half-a-dozen Maoists lodged in prison may pose a serious threat to the security of Motihari District jail, reports Telegraph. The East Champaran Superintendent of Police, Ganesh Kumar, has issued stern directions to all Station House Officers (SHOs) and asked them to keep a strict vigil in the areas. According to another intelligence report, the Maoists are contemplating the abduction of bureaucrats. The depot of Indian Oil Corporation at Raxaul town and other Government offices in the East Champaran District are also on the target of the Maoists, the report said. Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Champaran Range), Pankaj Darar said the Police are keeping a constant watch on the situation.
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April - 5 
A senior Police Officer, Pervaiz Ahmad, escaped unhurt when militants hurled a grenade at his vehicle near Islamia College in Hawal area of Srinagar city.
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A senior Police Officer, Pervaiz Ahmad, escaped unhurt when militants hurled a grenade at his vehicle near Islamia College in Hawal area of Srinagar city.
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April - 5 
Ahead of Panchayat (village level local self government institution) polls beginning from April 13, unknown assailants set ablaze a Panchayat building at Galoora Handwara in Kupwara District on April 5, according to Kashmir Times.
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Ahead of Panchayat (village level local self government institution) polls beginning from April 13, unknown assailants set ablaze a Panchayat building at Galoora Handwara in Kupwara District on April 5, according to Kashmir Times.
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April - 5 
Daily Excelsior reports that a number of the militants seeking return from Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to Jammu and Kashmir after over two decades has crossed 800. After scrutiny, some of the applications have been sent to the Counte
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Daily Excelsior reports that a number of the militants seeking return from Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to Jammu and Kashmir after over two decades has crossed 800. After scrutiny, some of the applications have been sent to the Counter Intelligence Department (CID) for further verification process. Almost all militancy infested districts have received applications from families of the militants on behalf of their kin expressing their desire to return to the State under Rehabilitation Policy of the Government. CID has compiled data of nearly 2500 to 3000 militants, who were holed-up in Pakistan and PoK for last eight to 20 years where they had gone for arms training. However, after completion of training, the stranded militants were unable to cross into this side due to surveillance on the Line of Control (LoC) as well as the International Border (IB) or other measures taken by the SFs. Under the Rehabilitation Policy of the Government, the militants, once cleared for return from all quarters, could come back through identified routes like Poonch-Rawlakote, Uri-Muzafarrabad, Wagah border and Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi. While scrutinising applications, Police authorities have also come across the details of some unlisted militants. The Rehabilitation Policy has helped in identification of some new militants to the Police.
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April - 5 
Police arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of HM, identified as Mudasir Nazir resident of Kachwa-Chandoosa and Abdul Hamid Mir resident of Kreeri Pattan, both in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. A former HM ‘commander’, Muhammad Ahsan
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Police arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of HM, identified as Mudasir Nazir resident of Kachwa-Chandoosa and Abdul Hamid Mir resident of Kreeri Pattan, both in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. A former HM ‘commander’, Muhammad Ahsan Dar of Check Sarai Pattan was also arrested along with these two, adds Kashmir Times.
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April - 5 
SFs arrested another cadre of Khaba faction of KCP-MC, identified as Chingakham Sur (25). Two assault rifles (G-3) and 20 live rounds were seized from the individual.
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SFs arrested another cadre of Khaba faction of KCP-MC, identified as Chingakham Sur (25). Two assault rifles (G-3) and 20 live rounds were seized from the individual.
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April - 5 
SFs arrested three overground workers of Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC) from Moirang Lamkhai, identified as one Mainul Haque alias Feroz (24), Wahengbam Keinahanbi (50) and Ningthoujam Rebecca Heman (27). Two live rounds of .9
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SFs arrested three overground workers of Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC) from Moirang Lamkhai, identified as one Mainul Haque alias Feroz (24), Wahengbam Keinahanbi (50) and Ningthoujam Rebecca Heman (27). Two live rounds of .9mm and one live round of 0.45 caliber were recovered from the arrestees. They revealed that they were active member of the outfit and involved in recruitment, extortion and supply arms and ammunitions.
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April - 5 
Telegraph reports that ULFA is preparing to celebrate its raising day (April 7) in a ‘grand way’ at its Kakopathar designated camp in Tinsukia District. Prabal Neog, a leader of ULFA’s Pro-Talks group said that it will be the first time that we will
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Telegraph reports that ULFA is preparing to celebrate its raising day (April 7) in a ‘grand way’ at its Kakopathar designated camp in Tinsukia District. Prabal Neog, a leader of ULFA’s Pro-Talks group said that it will be the first time that we will celebrate the raising day in such a grand way and with the people of Assam. He further added that all the leaders of ULFA’s ‘central executive’ barring Paresh Barua and Anup Chetia will attend the function.
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April - 5 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on April 5 killed five migrant coal miners and injured another at Goka coal dumping area South Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times. Sources said that GNLA militants opened indiscriminate fire
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on April 5 killed five migrant coal miners and injured another at Goka coal dumping area South Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times. Sources said that GNLA militants opened indiscriminate fire on the sleeping coal labourers killing five on the spot and injuring another. The slain persons were identified as Ram Badan Yadav (40) from Uttar Pradesh, Suha Gin (36) from Assam, Habibul (20) from Mancachar in Assam, Noor Muhammad (42) from Mahendraganj in West Garo Hills, Jamin (40) from Mancachar. The injured worker was identified as Rakib Miya (25) from Mancachar. "There has been recent movement of a group of militants from West Khasi Hills District into South Garo Hills and we are gathering the details," informed a security official.
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April - 5 
Times of India reports that a 14-year-old alleged stone-thrower was released from Kathua's Central Jail in Jammu on State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's orders on April 5. Faizan Rafiq's arrest under Public Safety Act had provoked outrage across the
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Times of India reports that a 14-year-old alleged stone-thrower was released from Kathua's Central Jail in Jammu on State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's orders on April 5. Faizan Rafiq's arrest under Public Safety Act had provoked outrage across the State.
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April - 6 
A Police commando, identified as Muhammad Riyas (35), sustained injuries when unidentified militants opened fired on a team of Imphal West District Police commandos while they were conducting search operation at Samurou under Wangoi Police Station on
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A Police commando, identified as Muhammad Riyas (35), sustained injuries when unidentified militants opened fired on a team of Imphal West District Police commandos while they were conducting search operation at Samurou under Wangoi Police Station on April 6, reports Sangai Express. Police recovered empty cartridges of point .32 pistol from the site of the incident.
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April - 6 
An unexploded hand grenade was recovered from the main gate of Rural Development Organisation (RDO) nursing institute located at Lamdeng on April 6. Bomb experts of the State Police Department retrieved the bomb and later defused it.
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An unexploded hand grenade was recovered from the main gate of Rural Development Organisation (RDO) nursing institute located at Lamdeng on April 6. Bomb experts of the State Police Department retrieved the bomb and later defused it.
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April - 6 
Daily Bhaskar reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager branding him as an alleged Police informer and dumped his body in a crowded market place at Bheeragaon in Bhanupratappur area in Kanker District on O
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Daily Bhaskar reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager branding him as an alleged Police informer and dumped his body in a crowded market place at Bheeragaon in Bhanupratappur area in Kanker District on October 6. The victim was abducted on October 1, five days before he was found murdered.
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April - 6 
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on April 6 said that despite India’s re-engagement with Pakistan on a wide range of issues that need to be addressed, India had made it clear that the wounds of Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/
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Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on April 6 said that despite India’s re-engagement with Pakistan on a wide range of issues that need to be addressed, India had made it clear that the wounds of Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) had not healed as yet and stressed on Islamabad taking with “utmost seriousness” its request for voice samples of the 26/11 accused, according to PTI. Rao made these observations during an interview with CNBC.
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April - 6 
Police on April 6 arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and recovered a large quantity of explosives and ammunition at their behest in Mahore area of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. The two OGWs, identified as Sh
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Police on April 6 arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and recovered a large quantity of explosives and ammunition at their behest in Mahore area of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. The two OGWs, identified as Shahnawaz and Mohammad Irshad, went to the house of one Mohammad Maqbool at Morha Mokha in Jamsalan in the night for extortion. As villagers raised alarm, the OGWs left the place. Police arrested them during subsequent raids. The Police later destroyed two HM hideouts based on the information provided by the arrested OGWs. Recoveries made from the hideouts included two hand grenades, five Self-loading rifle (SLR) magazines, five magazines of Light Machine Gun (LMG), seven Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) rounds, one detonator, 1.5 feet led, one plastic container, six A.I Com sets, two UBGL.
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April - 6 
PTI reports that the Odisha Government claimed that at least 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and 38 others arrested during first three months of 2011 in the face of opposition claim that the morale of State P
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PTI reports that the Odisha Government claimed that at least 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and 38 others arrested during first three months of 2011 in the face of opposition claim that the morale of State Police was at its lowest after five Maoists were set free to secure release of abducted Malkangiri District Collector. In a reply to an adjournment motion in the House of State Assembly on April 6, Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik said, “Security Forces during the first three months of 2011 have arrested 38 ultras while 20 others died in operation. Fifteen Maoists have surrendered before the police during the period." Rejecting the opposition allegation that there was total anarchy in the State, Patnaik said the State Government was taking all possible steps to contain Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] violence. "There had been regular joint operation against the LWE in the State's border," he added. Besides, Patnaik said, a large number of arms and ammunition was seized by SFs personnel during raids on Maoist hideouts. "The Police were keeping a close watch on the movement and activities of Maoists," the CM added.
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April - 6 
Telegraph reports that Manoj Ojha (40), General Manager (GM) of Reliance Power, was killed and seven other company officials were injured in an attack by the cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party
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Telegraph reports that Manoj Ojha (40), General Manager (GM) of Reliance Power, was killed and seven other company officials were injured in an attack by the cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Hesatu village in Chatra District, around 100 kilometres from Ranchi on April 6. The team from the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Company had arrived at Sidppa village in Tandwa tehsil (administrative division) in the District, at 10am to survey land for a project, the Police said.
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April - 6 
The Chhattisgarh Government opposed the petition of rights activist Binayak Sen in the apex court seeking bail and stay on his life term for his reported links with the Naxals [Left Wing Extremism], reports Indian Express on April 6. While responding
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The Chhattisgarh Government opposed the petition of rights activist Binayak Sen in the apex court seeking bail and stay on his life term for his reported links with the Naxals [Left Wing Extremism], reports Indian Express on April 6. While responding to a March 11 notice on the petition by Binayak Sen challenging the rejection of his bail by the High Court on February 10, the State Government said Sen was involved in providing safe hideouts and logistic support to top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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April - 6 
The Chhattisgarh Police arrested a tailor, identified as Puranchand Meher, for reportedly supplying uniforms to the Maoists from Indagaon area in Raipur District along Odisha border on April 6, reports Times of India. The Police recovered 20 trousers
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The Chhattisgarh Police arrested a tailor, identified as Puranchand Meher, for reportedly supplying uniforms to the Maoists from Indagaon area in Raipur District along Odisha border on April 6, reports Times of India. The Police recovered 20 trousers, five full-sleeved shirts and 35 metres of olive green tericot cloth from his shop. "These were Maoist uniforms, each a different size," Gariaband, SP, Kamal Lochan Kashyap, said.
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April - 6 
The Hindu reports that a former Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) was arrested by the Police in Palvancha in Khammam District on April 6.
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The Hindu reports that a former Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) was arrested by the Police in Palvancha in Khammam District on April 6. According to the Police, the former CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana dalam (squad) ‘commander’, Vajjala Babu alias Ramanna (35), reportedly made an extortion call to the secretary of a Palvancha-based educational institution identifying himself as an ‘underground ultra' and demanded INR 100, 000. Giving the details of the arrest at a press conference, Kothagudem Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Devadas Nagul said that Babu was involved in five cases of murder, including the killing of Vikram, a Naxalite, at Mucherla in 2009. He had been indulging in extortion attempts ever since he surrendered to the Police in 2001.
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April - 6 
Times of India reports that Anti Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) will observe its foundation day (April 7) in the jungles of Myanmar, where the group is reportedly holed up. The Government sounded a security alert acro
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Times of India reports that Anti Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) will observe its foundation day (April 7) in the jungles of Myanmar, where the group is reportedly holed up. The Government sounded a security alert across the State to restrain Paresh Baruah's group from carrying out any show of strength on the day.
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April - 6 
Yaiphaba faction of KCP on April 6 has claimed to perpetrate the killing of O Borababu, caretaker of reliance tower who was shot dead on April 4 at his Wangkhei Mayum Leirak residence.
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Yaiphaba faction of KCP on April 6 has claimed to perpetrate the killing of O Borababu, caretaker of reliance tower who was shot dead on April 4 at his Wangkhei Mayum Leirak residence.
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April - 7 
A bomb was found at the residence of Sorokhaibam Saroja (52), Deputy Director of the State Veterinary Department from Lamboi khongnangkhong under Lamphel Police Station. According to Saroja, an anonymous caller had informed her that a bomb had been p
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A bomb was found at the residence of Sorokhaibam Saroja (52), Deputy Director of the State Veterinary Department from Lamboi khongnangkhong under Lamphel Police Station. According to Saroja, an anonymous caller had informed her that a bomb had been placed at her residence. Police later recovered the bomb.
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April - 7 
A local court in Ajmer in Rajasthan, on April 7 rejected the application of the extremist leader Swami Aseemanand, an accused in several terror cases, to turn an approver in the Ajmer Dargah blast case (October 11, 2007) following his claim (on Mar
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A local court in Ajmer in Rajasthan, on April 7 rejected the application of the extremist leader Swami Aseemanand, an accused in several terror cases, to turn an approver in the Ajmer Dargah blast case (October 11, 2007) following his claim (on March 29) that the plea was filed under the pressure from investigating agencies, reports Times of India. The court ordered the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) to remove the names of Swami Aseemanand and Bharat Bhai Rateshwar (one more suspect in blasts at various Muslim religious places in the country who had also turned hostile ) from the list of witnesses in the Ajmer Dargah blast case.
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April - 7 
An another grenade was lobbed at the Kwakeithel Awang Leikai residence of one Konthoujam Dhaneshor, a retired Manipur Development Society official.
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An another grenade was lobbed at the Kwakeithel Awang Leikai residence of one Konthoujam Dhaneshor, a retired Manipur Development Society official.
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April - 7 
Central Reserve Police Force and Police on April 7 recovered 10 kilograms of explosives besides other material from Gandoh area, bordering Himachal Pradesh, of Doda District, according to Daily Excelsior. Other recoveries included one UBGL rocket lau
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Central Reserve Police Force and Police on April 7 recovered 10 kilograms of explosives besides other material from Gandoh area, bordering Himachal Pradesh, of Doda District, according to Daily Excelsior. Other recoveries included one UBGL rocket launcher with two grenades, three shells and one walky talky set.
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April - 7 
India Today reports that a few posters and banners of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), urging the people to boycott the Assembly Elections in the State were spotted at Kanchrapara railway station in North 24-Parganas District on April 7.
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India Today reports that a few posters and banners of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), urging the people to boycott the Assembly Elections in the State were spotted at Kanchrapara railway station in North 24-Parganas District on April 7. The Maoists urged the people to shun the "vote-hungry political parties, who survive on false promises". It requested the people to root out the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) from the State, branding it as Fascist. The Maoists demanded immediate withdrawal of the Operation Green Hunt from Junglemahal and other states. It criticised the Government for torturing common people in the name of counter-insurgency operations. The Maoists also demanded a commitment from the Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee on her promises of withdrawing joint operations in West Bengal and releasing Maoist political prisoners.
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April - 7 
Jammu and Kashmir High Court ordered a 15-year-old boy's release after quashing his detention under the Public Safety Act. Tawseef Hussain Bhat was booked under PSA for alleged stone-pelting.
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Jammu and Kashmir High Court ordered a 15-year-old boy's release after quashing his detention under the Public Safety Act. Tawseef Hussain Bhat was booked under PSA for alleged stone-pelting.
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April - 7 
Kanglaonline reports that a bomb lobbed by unidentified militants exploded at the residence of Tongbram Ongbi Manitombi (50), member of Zilla Parishad (District level local self-Government body), Mayang Langjing Akham Leikai in Imphal west District o
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Kanglaonline reports that a bomb lobbed by unidentified militants exploded at the residence of Tongbram Ongbi Manitombi (50), member of Zilla Parishad (District level local self-Government body), Mayang Langjing Akham Leikai in Imphal west District on April 7. However, no one was injured.
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April - 7 
Kangleipak Communist Party - Maoists (KCP-M) had announced shut down of Rural Development Organisation (RDO) and its Nursing College as a warning to its member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Brajabidhu, reports Sangai Express.
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Kangleipak Communist Party - Maoists (KCP-M) had announced shut down of Rural Development Organisation (RDO) and its Nursing College as a warning to its member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Brajabidhu, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 7 
PTI reports that eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police from Anjarel and Palaksa villages in Narayanpur District in the night of April 7. Out of the eight Maoists, six cadres were carrying a rewar
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PTI reports that eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police from Anjarel and Palaksa villages in Narayanpur District in the night of April 7. Out of the eight Maoists, six cadres were carrying a reward of INR 5,000 on their heads, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Srivastava said. On a tip off, a Police party carried out combing operation and arrested the cadres who had been absconding for long time and the Police recovered three loaded guns, ammunition and detonators from them.
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April - 7 
Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, identified as Khaidem Ibomcha Singh alias RK alias Rohit (38) who is also the Up-Pradhan (Deputy Head) of Khurai Laisham Leikai
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, identified as Khaidem Ibomcha Singh alias RK alias Rohit (38) who is also the Up-Pradhan (Deputy Head) of Khurai Laisham Leikai Gram Panchayat (local self-government body) and Leihaorungbam Robinchandra (38), from Singjamei Chirom Leikai area in Imphal West District on April 7. Three Chinese hand grenades with detonators, two mobile handsets and three Identity cards have been recovered from their possession. The arrestees joined PREPAK around six months back under one commander identified as Chaoba alias Pakhangba and were working under Project-I of the outfit in transportation of arms from one place to another, serving extortion notes to Government Departments, officers and businessmen.
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April - 7 
Security Forces neutralized a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) hideout during a search operation at Gani Kotli forests in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hideout include one PIKA rifle, 243 rounds of PIKA gun, a belt o
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Security Forces neutralized a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) hideout during a search operation at Gani Kotli forests in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. Recoveries made from the hideout include one PIKA rifle, 243 rounds of PIKA gun, a belt of ammunition and some incriminating documents of LeT. The LeT outfit was using the hideout for past more than six months.
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April - 7 
SFs have arrested two alleged militant sympathisers in general area Malas, tehsil (revenue unit) Mahore in Reasi District and busted a militant hideout on April 7, reports Kashmir Times. The arrestees have been identified as Shahnawaz Hussain (18) an
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SFs have arrested two alleged militant sympathisers in general area Malas, tehsil (revenue unit) Mahore in Reasi District and busted a militant hideout on April 7, reports Kashmir Times. The arrestees have been identified as Shahnawaz Hussain (18) and Mohammad Irshad (20). One old Self Loading Rifle (SLR) with broken trigger and butt, two broken magazines of SLR and 20 SLR rounds belonging originally to Jammu and Kashmir Police, missing from an operation in general area Chasana in Reasi District were recovered from their possession.
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April - 7 
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris called for his Government to be given “space'' to deal with the legacy of three decades of ethnic conflict and rejected allegations of “Triumphalism'' saying Colombo was engaged in rehabilitation and reconcili
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Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris called for his Government to be given “space'' to deal with the legacy of three decades of ethnic conflict and rejected allegations of “Triumphalism'' saying Colombo was engaged in rehabilitation and reconciliation, The Hindu reported on April 7. Denying criticism that the government had been too slow to deal with the humanitarian crisis, he said “significant'' progress had been made in infrastructure development and in rehabilitating those affected by the conflict, including former cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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April - 7 
The pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) observed its 32nd Raising Day in the designated camp at Kakopathar in Tinsukia District, reports Assam Tribune. On the occasion, ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa hoisted the ULFA
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The pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) observed its 32nd Raising Day in the designated camp at Kakopathar in Tinsukia District, reports Assam Tribune. On the occasion, ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa hoisted the ULFA flag and the ‘political adviser’ of the outfit Bhimkanta Buragohain, performed Shahid Tarpan (commemorating ceremony of Martyrs). Later, an open session was held under the Presidentship of Arabinda Rajkhowa while ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradeep Gogoi explained the objective of the meeting.
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April - 7 
Times of India reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a porcelain machine and five water pumps and looted two mobile sets from workers at a bridge construction site near Mariumtoli under Raidih Police S
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Times of India reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a porcelain machine and five water pumps and looted two mobile sets from workers at a bridge construction site near Mariumtoli under Raidih Police Station in Gumla District in the night of April 7. The Maoists left a pamphlet at the site forbidding use of machines and construction of big projects while suggesting initiation of irrigation projects and wage hike for labourers. "Over 25 armed cadres of (CPI-Maoist) reached the site of a big bridge construction across Sankh River and set a porcelain machine and five water pumps on fire," said Officer-in-Charge of Raidih Police Station Digvijay Singh.
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April - 7 
Two militants of the anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Sonitpur District on April 7, reports Telegraph. The militants were identified as Duphang, ‘platoon commander’ of the
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Two militants of the anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Sonitpur District on April 7, reports Telegraph. The militants were identified as Duphang, ‘platoon commander’ of the Rangapara unit of the NDFB and his Security guard, Nilant. The SFs recovered two AK-56 rifles, three magazines and 18 cartridges and 32 rounds of live ammunition besides two diaries and three mobile handsets from the possession of the slain militants.
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April - 8 
IBNS reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a minor surrendered in Jajpur District on April 8. The duo, Anil and Baya, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) Dhirendra S. Kutey. “Since five years
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IBNS reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a minor surrendered in Jajpur District on April 8. The duo, Anil and Baya, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) Dhirendra S. Kutey. “Since five years Baya is working with the Maoists and Anil has been working for the last one and half years with the Maoists and they were involved in various violent Maoist activities”, the SP said. Police said that under central Government's rehabilitation policy, the surrendered Maoists would be provided with occupational assistance to make them professionally active and earn their daily bread.
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April - 8 
It has been reported on April 8, that a Special Investigating Team (SIT), constituted by the Police for investigations in fake gun license racket with countrywide ramifications, has detected and seized 269 more fake licenses from Rajouri and Poonch D
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It has been reported on April 8, that a Special Investigating Team (SIT), constituted by the Police for investigations in fake gun license racket with countrywide ramifications, has detected and seized 269 more fake licenses from Rajouri and Poonch Districts of Jammu and Pune City of Maharashtra. With this, total number of fake gun licenses seized or detected by the SIT has touched 2000. Fake gun license racket had roots in at least four States, namely, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat, where a number of youth from these twin border districts working as security guards on the basis of guns secured on illegal licenses, have deserted their place of posting in apprehension of their arrest. Besides former Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mendhar Mukhtiar Choudhary and a clerk Mohammad Qasim, nearly half a dozen accused in the racket are still absconding. Rests of them have been arrested by the SIT.
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April - 8 
Mohammad Farooq, the Mirwaiz of central Kashmir, was killed by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists in Srinagar in 1990 and the Mirwaiz of Anantnag, Qazi Nisar, was killed by the terrorist in 1994, adds The Times of India. Maulana Showkat was also arre
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Mohammad Farooq, the Mirwaiz of central Kashmir, was killed by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists in Srinagar in 1990 and the Mirwaiz of Anantnag, Qazi Nisar, was killed by the terrorist in 1994, adds The Times of India. Maulana Showkat was also arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for leading processions during Amarnath land row in 2008, reports Daily Excelsior. He was a close aid of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chief Yasin Malik, moderate Hurriyat Chairman Umar Farooq and at the same time, he was equally liked by the mainstream politicians and even New Delhi representatives in Kashmir. He was also among the first who had demanded a fresh enquiry into the killings of separatist leaders including Mirwaiz Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone and Qazi Nissar. Separatist and political leaders condemned the killing with the moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference calling for a shutdown tomorrow while its hardline faction termed it as an "act of terrorism." Mirwaiz has already called for a general strike tomorrow in protest against the killings.Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly condemned the blast at Maisuma, Srinagar in which Showkat Ahmad has lost his life. Within hours of an IED blast killing Shah, Army intercepted a message from Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Spokesperson Abdullah Gaznavi, purportedly directing a local media person to disseminate information that the attack was carried out by Hindu groups.
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April - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on April 8 invited the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) led by its ‘military chief’ Paresh Baruah for talks. He urged the people of Assam to vote for pea
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Nagaland Post reports that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on April 8 invited the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) led by its ‘military chief’ Paresh Baruah for talks. He urged the people of Assam to vote for peace as the peace process initiated by the Congress Government of Tarun Gogoi has yielded positive results. The Union Home Minister claimed that there was a dramatic turnaround in the law and order situation in Assam and almost every insurgent faction is in the negotiation mode.
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April - 8 
PTI reports that a teacher and four villagers were suspected to have been abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Dalia village in Medininagar in Palamu District on April 8. "We suspect abduction of a teacher, Ismail Ansari
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PTI reports that a teacher and four villagers were suspected to have been abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Dalia village in Medininagar in Palamu District on April 8. "We suspect abduction of a teacher, Ismail Ansari and four other villagers by Maoists last night though their family members have not informed the Police yet”, Superintendent of Police, Anup T Mathew, said. Ansari is a teacher of Chhatarpur Middle School at Dalia.
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April - 8 
Separatists and terrorists in the North East states of India committed serious human rights abuses, an official United States (US) report, said on April 8, even as it slammed the Government for extra-judicial killings, states Daily Excelsior. "Separa
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Separatists and terrorists in the North East states of India committed serious human rights abuses, an official United States (US) report, said on April 8, even as it slammed the Government for extra-judicial killings, states Daily Excelsior. "Separatist insurgents and terrorists in the North Eastern States, Jammu and Kashmir and the Naxalite belt committed numerous serious abuses, including killing Army personnel, Police, Government officials, and civilians," said the US State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2010. "Insurgents engaged in widespread torture, rape, beheadings, kidnapping, and extortion. The number of incidents, however, declined compared with the previous year," said the Congressional-mandated annual report released by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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April - 8 
The US State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2010 stated that separatists and terrorists of Jammu and Kashmir committed serious human rights abuses including killing Armed Forces Personnel, Police, Government officials, and
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The US State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2010 stated that separatists and terrorists of Jammu and Kashmir committed serious human rights abuses including killing Armed Forces Personnel, Police, Government officials, and civilians. The number of incidents, however, declined compared with the previous year, said the Congressional-mandated annual report released by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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April - 8 
Three PREPAK cadres, identified as Ningthoujam Nongthomba (38) Phairenbam Jugeshwor (44) and Tongbram Boy (27), were arrested at Shija hospital crossing, Langol of Imphal West District on April 8, reports Kanglaonline. Three of them joined PREPAK abo
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Three PREPAK cadres, identified as Ningthoujam Nongthomba (38) Phairenbam Jugeshwor (44) and Tongbram Boy (27), were arrested at Shija hospital crossing, Langol of Imphal West District on April 8, reports Kanglaonline. Three of them joined PREPAK about three months back through ‘sergeant major’ Rajesh and had been working under him. They further disclosed that they were involved in a bomb attack along with ‘sergeant major’ Rajesh at a place in Uripok Tourangbam Leikai of Imphal recently. They were also involved in various cases of extortions to different organisations.
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April - 8 
Times of India reports that a Police constable, Dhananjay Mhaske was killed in an encounter between Special Operation Squad and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Kandoli village in Etapalli tehsil (administrative division) of G
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Times of India reports that a Police constable, Dhananjay Mhaske was killed in an encounter between Special Operation Squad and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Kandoli village in Etapalli tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli District in the evening of April 8. While three more constables, Shankar Pungati, Prashant Mesharam and Sunil Tore were injured in the incident, reported PTI. Police sources said that a C-60 party was carrying out anti-Maoists operations in the jungle near Kandoli village when lurking Maoists ambushed the troopers at around 4pm, according to The Times of India. The troopers retaliated, and an encounter started between the two sides. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Aheri Ranjan Kumar Sharma confirmed the death of one of the troopers in the encounter with the Maoists.
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April - 8 
Unidentified militants on April 8 killed Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith leader Moulvi Showkat Ahmad Shah (55), a liberal voice who had denounced stone-pelting and was engaged with Centre's interlocutors, by triggering an Impoverished Explosive Device (IED) near
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Unidentified militants on April 8 killed Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith leader Moulvi Showkat Ahmad Shah (55), a liberal voice who had denounced stone-pelting and was engaged with Centre's interlocutors, by triggering an Impoverished Explosive Device (IED) near a mosque gate before Friday’s prayer in Maisuma area, adjacent to Lal Chowk in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants had earlier fired at his car in 2006 and hurled a grenade at his house in Lal Bazar in outskirts of Srinagar in 2008. Shah is the third cleric killed during the two-decade-old militancy in Jammu & Kashmir.
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April - 9 
PTI reports that following a tip-off regarding the presence of about 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers, local Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) raided a Maoists cam
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PTI reports that following a tip-off regarding the presence of about 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers, local Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) raided a Maoists camp at Bali Hills in Keonjhar District in the night of April 9. The Maoist camp was neutralised and the Police recovered a huge cache of explosives. "This is the biggest haul from any Maoist camp in the District," Keonjhar Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashish Singh told reporters adding that the Security Force Personnel had to defuse some land mines in order to reach the Maoist camp. The recovered materials included one Global Positioning System (GPS) set, 72 detonators, battery, country made guns, gelatin sticks, electric fuse wire, country made bomb, landmines, CD, radio, medicines, thermometers, Maoist literature, books, letters, posters, leaflets and other items, the SP said. The Maoists having links with Maoist leader Sushil had put up the camp to train their cadre inside the forests of the District, the SP added.
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April - 9 
Shillong Times on April 9 reports that the State Police intensified operations in certain areas of Garo Hills to crack down the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, who had shot dead five migrant coal labourers in South Garo Hill
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Shillong Times on April 9 reports that the State Police intensified operations in certain areas of Garo Hills to crack down the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, who had shot dead five migrant coal labourers in South Garo Hills District on April 5. Asserting that the massacre was the handiwork of the suspected GNLA, a senior Police Official on April 8 said operations are in full swing to track down the GNLA militants who are terrorising people in Garo Hills
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April - 9 
Times of India reports that a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mangal Singh Munda (28) was arrested from Humta village under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District in the night of April 9. Mangal, a residen
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Times of India reports that a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mangal Singh Munda (28) was arrested from Humta village under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District in the night of April 9. Mangal, a resident of Edeldih village under Tamar Police Station had been to jail in 2006, for killing his wife and after coming out he joined the Maoists. The Police also recovered two loaded magazines of the gun, a carbine and 18 bullets from his possession. He was arrested from the residence of Madhu Munda, another top Maoist who managed to escape taking advantage of darkness. "They are not senior-rank Maoists but recently three-four former Maoists have united to form a group to extort levy from contractors," said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar Singh.
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April - 9 
Times of India reports that many industries located in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dominated areas are forced to buy peace with the Left Wing Extremists (LWE) due to insecure environment. Speaking at a Confederation of Indian Industr
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Times of India reports that many industries located in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dominated areas are forced to buy peace with the Left Wing Extremists (LWE) due to insecure environment. Speaking at a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised seminar on "Security Dimensions of Development Disparities" in New Delhi on April 9, Union Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said the Maoists often serve extortion notices to many industries located in central and eastern India where the LWE have a strong presence. He said that due to insecure environment and thin presence of Security Forces (SFs), the industries are forced to pay extortion money for their safety and smooth running of the business. "The Government and industry must work together to tackle the challenge urgently as the information revolution has led to greater awareness and the masses are unwilling to wait," he added. It was also stated by him that, currently, almost 81 per cent of crime in India is committed by first-timers and the maximum numbers of criminals are between the ages of 16-28.
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April - 9 
Times of India reports that the Joint Forces during a combing operation arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) identified as Sanjay Mahato (22), one of the accus
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Times of India reports that the Joint Forces during a combing operation arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) identified as Sanjay Mahato (22), one of the accused in the Gyaneshwari Express derailment incident which killed 148 passengers on May 28, 2010, from Jaljali village under Jhargram Police Station of West Midnapore District late on April 9. Jhargram Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mukesh Kumar said Sanjay was picked up from house at Barobigha village in Manikpara Phari during a combing operation. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had announced a reward of INR 50,000 for information on his whereabouts. "We have informed the CBI about Sanjay's arrest," Kumar said.
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April - 10 
A person suspected to be a key conspirator in the hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814(December 24, 1999) was arrested in Chile, Times of India reported on April 11. Highly-placed sources in the Government and the Central Bureau of Investigation
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A person suspected to be a key conspirator in the hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814(December 24, 1999) was arrested in Chile, Times of India reported on April 11. Highly-placed sources in the Government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said that the Chilean Police informed the CBI that they had detained a person identified as Abdul Rauf and that there was also an Interpol Red Corner notice pending against him. The sources said that the Chilean Police had also sent his finger prints for verification but the CBI expressed its inability as neither Rauf's picture nor his finger prints was available with the investigation agency. A team would be soon going to Chile to ascertain his identity as well as question him, the sources said, adding some help from western friendly intelligence agencies was likely to be taken in this connection. Abdul Rauf wanted by the CBI is the brother-in-law of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘Chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar and was among the main conspirators in the hijacking of Indian Airlines plane from Kathmandu. The JeM chief was among the three terrorists exchanged for the plane and over 160 passengers after eight-days of negotiations carried out at Kandhahar, a city in Southern Afghanistan.
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April - 10 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has described Naxals as the "biggest threat" to democracy and vowed to pursue its current policies to eliminate the Maoist menace, reports IBNLive. Naxalism and terrorism are the "biggest threat" to the country
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has described Naxals as the "biggest threat" to democracy and vowed to pursue its current policies to eliminate the Maoist menace, reports IBNLive. Naxalism and terrorism are the "biggest threat" to the country and its democracy. If democracy is to be kept alive, the Naxal violence has to be eliminated, he said at a function in Raipur District on April 10. The State will remain firm on its policies while tackling the Naxal violence, Singh said, adding the people of Chhattisgarh are with the Government in this fight.
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April - 10 
Five People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested from Hiyangthang Bazaar in Imphal West District on April 10. One point 32 pistol, one 9 mm pistol with magazine having four live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were re
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Five People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested from Hiyangthang Bazaar in Imphal West District on April 10. One point 32 pistol, one 9 mm pistol with magazine having four live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from them.
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April - 10 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kupwara based 28th Infantry Division Major General S K Chakravorty said that, the militants will try to infiltrate any time and the Army is ready to tackle them, according to Kashmir Times. Earlier, in a press conf
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kupwara based 28th Infantry Division Major General S K Chakravorty said that, the militants will try to infiltrate any time and the Army is ready to tackle them, according to Kashmir Times. Earlier, in a press conference, GOC of strategic 15th Corps Lt General Syed Atta Hasnain said, 600-700 militants are waiting to cross into Kashmir from the other side. Accordingly, the Army vigil has been intensified on Line of Control (LoC) in frontier District of Kupwara which is stated to be one important route for militants to infiltrate and move towards hinterland. According to Defence officials in 2010, 470 infiltration bids were made by militants and during the foiling of bids around 125 militants were killed at LoC while militants tried to sneak into three districts of Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara in North Kashmir. Further, GOC Chakravorty said the Army has equipped its units with high-tech devices to check any attempts by infiltrators to enter Indian Territory. He also informed that his division has three difficult sectors of infiltration to cater, namely Machil Sector, Tangdhar Sector and Keran Sector, all in Kupwara District, having a difficult terrain. The senior Army Officer said that around 39 militants were killed last year while foiling the infiltration bids on LoC in these three sectors. He said that militant have changed the infiltration strategy, “Now reception parties wait for the infiltrators and they are using Global Positioning System (GPS) and other sophisticated devices while they infiltrate,” Chakravorty said adding that it is difficult to change the infiltration route. “The infiltration routes are same as they were in 1990s and it is very difficult to change them because of tougher terrains on other routes”.
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April - 10 
In its sustained campaign to prevent smuggling of arms and ammunition and to maintain normalcy in Barak Valley Zone with its border with Bangladesh, the mounting vigilance by the Army has resulted in arresting a number of arms and ammunition smuggler
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In its sustained campaign to prevent smuggling of arms and ammunition and to maintain normalcy in Barak Valley Zone with its border with Bangladesh, the mounting vigilance by the Army has resulted in arresting a number of arms and ammunition smugglers, reports Sentinel. One gun smuggler identified as Abdul Rauf of village Shakhikanisahil in Karimganj District was arrested on April 10. 19 gelatin sticks, 23 detonators and one 12 bore Smooth Bore Muzzle Loading (SBML) rifle were recovered from him.
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April - 10 
Militants set on fire a Panchayat (village level local self government institution) Building in Machipora village of Handwara area in Kupwara District. This is the second incident of militants setting fire to a Panchayat Building in Handwara area, th
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Militants set on fire a Panchayat (village level local self government institution) Building in Machipora village of Handwara area in Kupwara District. This is the second incident of militants setting fire to a Panchayat Building in Handwara area, the earlier incident happened on April 5 in the Galoora area. The multi-phased Panchayat elections will be held in State over the next six weeks after a gap of 10 years.
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April - 10 
Militants shot dead Sajad Ahmad Dar (22) in Kralteng area of Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on April 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Police officials have registered a case in this regard and have launched investigations into the inci
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Militants shot dead Sajad Ahmad Dar (22) in Kralteng area of Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on April 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Police officials have registered a case in this regard and have launched investigations into the incident. Sajad's house is located near the residence of Arifa and Akhtar, the two girls who were killed by militants in the same area on January 31. The houses of both Sajad and the two girls are located near the shrine of Rahim Sahib and the area has always remained in news due to presence of militants and their activities.
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April - 10 
One cadre of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Laithangbam Kabocha (28) was arrested from Phayeng Junction of Kangchup road in Imphal West District along with one 9 mm pistol along with three live rounds. He joined PR
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One cadre of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Laithangbam Kabocha (28) was arrested from Phayeng Junction of Kangchup road in Imphal West District along with one 9 mm pistol along with three live rounds. He joined PREPAK through one Kokai, ‘2nd lieutenant’ of the party in the year 2004 and is presently working under a ‘sergeant major’ of the party called Rajesh.
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April - 10 
Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of a Primary school teacher, Muhammad Nashir, at Lilong bazaar in Imphal West District on April 10. However, nobody was injured in the incident.
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Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of a Primary school teacher, Muhammad Nashir, at Lilong bazaar in Imphal West District on April 10. However, nobody was injured in the incident.
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April - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one cadre of Umar Farooq faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Muhammad Rafizuddin (27), near YK College in Wangjimg area of Thoubal District. He confessed that he is an active member of PULF
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one cadre of Umar Farooq faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Muhammad Rafizuddin (27), near YK College in Wangjimg area of Thoubal District. He confessed that he is an active member of PULF Umar Farooq faction and working in the finance section.
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April - 10 
The Hindu reports that an estimated 70-75 per cent of the electorate voted in the second and final phase of elections to Assam's 64 Assembly seats on April 11. Most of the Bodo-dominated seats and some constituencies dominated by minorities recorded
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The Hindu reports that an estimated 70-75 per cent of the electorate voted in the second and final phase of elections to Assam's 64 Assembly seats on April 11. Most of the Bodo-dominated seats and some constituencies dominated by minorities recorded a heavy turnout. This phase was crucial for both the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), an ally of the ruling Congress, and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), which is having a stronghold in the minority-dominated constituencies, as both are trying to emerge as the kingmaker. Monday's polling sealed the fate of several heavyweights, including the former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta; Asom Gana Parishad president Chandra Mohan Patowary and nine Ministers of the ruling Congress-BPF coalition.
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April - 10 
The Maoists have threatened to kill Sikhya Sahayaks (teaching assistants) in Koraput District if they are recruited from outside the District, reports Times of India. The warning was inscribed on a banner found on the collectorate premises. The banne
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The Maoists have threatened to kill Sikhya Sahayaks (teaching assistants) in Koraput District if they are recruited from outside the District, reports Times of India. The warning was inscribed on a banner found on the collectorate premises. The banner was spotted a day after the Maoists blocked the Sunki-Ampabali road within Pottangi Police limits in protest against the arrest of their Maoist leader Chenda Bhushanam alias Ghasi on April 3.
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April - 10 
Times of India on April 10 that reports the State Director General of Police (DGP) Ajit Parasnis admitted while talking to reporters in Nagpur, that the Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) too had developed a strong intelligence network parallel to that of
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Times of India on April 10 that reports the State Director General of Police (DGP) Ajit Parasnis admitted while talking to reporters in Nagpur, that the Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) too had developed a strong intelligence network parallel to that of the Security Agencies. Parasnis visited Gadchiroli District Police Headquarters along with a team of the senior officers of State Police and Central Paramilitary Forces to pay homage to C-60 trooper Dhananjay Mhaske, killed in an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on April 8. "The DGP also had a brief discussion with the senior officials about the compensation package that can be offered to the injured C-60 commando. The top Police Officer had been repeatedly assuring the jawan (trooper) that he would stand by his family too," said the hospital source. Parasnis, apart from attending a meeting of the personnel to hear their grievances, also took review of the law and order situation in the District. The DGP is learnt to have spent time with the senior officials discussing the details of the security arrangement and anti-Naxal operation tactics. "We had gone for a search operation after there was an input regarding presence of Naxals in that particular area. Like the Police Parties had the input regarding the Naxals, the rebels too had managed to gather information about Police presence," said Parasnis.
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April - 10 
Times of India reports that four leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police from an arms dump in the State capital Bhopal on April 10. The arrested leaders have been identified as Divakar Patil,
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Times of India reports that four leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police from an arms dump in the State capital Bhopal on April 10. The arrested leaders have been identified as Divakar Patil, Sunitha, Pentaiah and Ramesh. "A Police Officer from Guntur was summoned to confirm the identities of the rebel leaders," a source said. While Divakar is a native of Bapatla town, the other three were residents of Ponnur and Amruthalur towns in Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh. They had joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] movement a decade ago and worked in Bollapalli, Veldurthy and Pullalacheruvu dalams (squad) for more than six years. "They shifted their base to MP following the aggressive Police hunt in the Nallamala region in the last four years," sources said. The antecedents of the arrested Maoists are yet to be known, police believe they might have been working in coordination with the armed dalams in the forests. "They initially worked as weapon carriers in Guntur District and subsequently promoted," a Police official said.
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April - 10 
Top Kashmiri separatist leaders Muhammad Yasin Malik, Chairman of the Pro-Azadi Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF); Shabir Ahmad Shah, Chairman of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP); and Syed Ali Geelani, Chairman of the breakaway Hurriyat gro
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Top Kashmiri separatist leaders Muhammad Yasin Malik, Chairman of the Pro-Azadi Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF); Shabir Ahmad Shah, Chairman of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP); and Syed Ali Geelani, Chairman of the breakaway Hurriyat group have refused the Government’s offer to provide them security in the wake of senior cleric Maulana Showkat Ahmad Shah’s assassination on April 8, reports The Peninsula. However, ‘Discreet security’ has been provided to some separatist leaders by the authorities here and guards are posted at the residences of some of them.
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April - 11 
DNA reports that speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Hyderabad on April 11, the Chhattisgarh Governor, Shekhar Dutt, said the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists] are obstructing development in
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DNA reports that speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Hyderabad on April 11, the Chhattisgarh Governor, Shekhar Dutt, said the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists] are obstructing development in the areas where they have a strong presence in Chhattisgarh, but the Government is trying to sow the seeds of growth to root out the menace. "These people have closed a particular area from all kinds of development because it is their interest to see that no development takes place," he said. "I think we have to gradually move in and the seeds of development must go into these places. Therefore, it is not something which can be done immediately. Immediately, it can be done. That is by force. But we are not using that kind of force," he said. To a query, the Chhattisgarh Governor said the anti-Naxal operation is not like a traditional war in which the Security Forces (SFs) will have quick success. "This is not that kind of a thing. It is regarding a number of people, the villagers are not allowed to do their own business. Own business does not mean just living in the forest areas. They must improve along with time. New technologies and communication must come. For communication, you need towers. If they destroy the (cell phone) towers, are they pro-people or against people?" he asked. Dutt, in his valedictory address to the CDM students, said the concept of security should not be confined to the application of force by the State. Further, Dutt defended the necessity of the Koya commandos in Chhattisgarh to resist Naxals, adds Deccan Chronicle. Dutt said that the tribals in Chhattisgarh had to survive among the Naxals who were brutally attacking them. He said that many locals had been killed as the Naxals had suspected them to be police informants and added that the locals thus needed to defend themselves. When asked about the Supreme Court’s concern over the Chhattisgarh Government’s Koya commandos, the Governor refused to comment. The apex court on April 6 had expressed concern over the creation of Koya commandos and giving them arms to deal with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The court has sought a response from the Chhattisgarh Government by April 15 following an affidavit filed by Swami Agnivesh.
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April - 11 
IBNLive reports that the Police arrested a self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Thariamahua Bridge in Giridih District on April 11. The ‘area commander’ identified as Shiva Turi was operating at Dhanba
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IBNLive reports that the Police arrested a self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Thariamahua Bridge in Giridih District on April 11. The ‘area commander’ identified as Shiva Turi was operating at Dhanbad's Tundi area, was arrested during joint raids by Dhanbad and Giridih Police and his arrest would provide vital information on the rebel outfit, Superintendent of Police A V Homker said. "Turi was involved in the Maoist attack on Maniadih Police picket in which a Policeman was killed in 2009, besides the murder of a chowkidar (village guard) in 2008 and blowing up of two school buildings during Maoist-called shut-downs," he said. Turi was a resident of Kudko village in the District.
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April - 11 
Kanglaonline reports on April 12 that Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) in a press release by the outfit’s ‘information and publicity officer’ Max Stone heralds the need for a unified populace and especially among the insurgents groups demandin
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Kanglaonline reports on April 12 that Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) in a press release by the outfit’s ‘information and publicity officer’ Max Stone heralds the need for a unified populace and especially among the insurgents groups demanding liberation. Max Stone also cautioned the people against one ‘finance secretary’ who reportedly goes by the name of Til and extortes money from the people, adds Sangai express.
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April - 11 
Police recovered a consignment of explosive material from Jabbar forests in Mahore area of Reasi District on April 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The consignment belonged to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit. Recoveries included 87 AK rounds, one Chin
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Police recovered a consignment of explosive material from Jabbar forests in Mahore area of Reasi District on April 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The consignment belonged to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit. Recoveries included 87 AK rounds, one Chinese grenade, five detonators, tape recorded with provocative cassettes, grenade pins, pencil cells, one desi (local made) rifle, a large number of empty cartridges, backpacks and other items of personal use.
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April - 11 
PTI reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) top cadre was arrested by the Police and Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers at Temurpally under Mathili Police Station in Malkangiri District on April 11. The Maoist cadre, identifie
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PTI reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) top cadre was arrested by the Police and Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers at Temurpally under Mathili Police Station in Malkangiri District on April 11. The Maoist cadre, identified as Pitabas Singh Thakur (32), belongs to Komakolen village in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh, was involved in extorting money from traders of the weekly local market, Mathili Police Station Inspector-in-Charge Ramakrushna Pati said. Thakur was working under Daraba Dalam (squad) of Chhattisgarh and is a close associate of Surendra, the commandant of Daraba Dalam, who had allegedly masterminded the killing of 76th Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Dantewada District on April 6, 2010, Pati said. Thakur was also involved in blasting of Police outposts at Mundaguda and Salimi under Mathili Police Station limits in 2009, adds The Hindu.
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April - 11 
Reacting to Union Home Secretary G K Pillai’s statement that HM had been almost vanquished, the outfit on April 11 rejected the claims saying HM’s armed strength was intact. In an emailed statement, HM’s Muzaffarabad based spokesperson, Ehsan Illahi
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Reacting to Union Home Secretary G K Pillai’s statement that HM had been almost vanquished, the outfit on April 11 rejected the claims saying HM’s armed strength was intact. In an emailed statement, HM’s Muzaffarabad based spokesperson, Ehsan Illahi said, “Pillai’s statement that only 100 Mujahideen of Hizb are active in Kashmir is a bundle of lies. Let us make it clear to India that there are not only 100 Mujahideen active in Kashmir, but thousands and lakhs. Every individual of Kashmir is a Mujahid. Ehsan Illahi further said, “New Delhi should accept Kashmir as a dispute and solve it through tripartite talks. Otherwise in near future solution will come out as a result of strong political and armed struggle.” Tags
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April - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an activist, Mohammad Younis Bhatt of the hardline All Part Hurriyat Conference (APHC-Geelani) from Anantnag District and recovered one AK-47. Bhat was involved in fomenting unrest in the State, last year.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an activist, Mohammad Younis Bhatt of the hardline All Part Hurriyat Conference (APHC-Geelani) from Anantnag District and recovered one AK-47. Bhat was involved in fomenting unrest in the State, last year.
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April - 11 
Times of India reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad member, identified as Kalu Mahato was arrested from Niharia village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District in the evening of April 11. "Kalu Mahato was wanted for seve
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Times of India reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad member, identified as Kalu Mahato was arrested from Niharia village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District in the evening of April 11. "Kalu Mahato was wanted for several murders and landmine explosions at Kharbandi and Murakhati areas of Jhargram. He will be produced before the Jhargram court on Tuesday [April 12]," said Jhargram Superintendent of Police Pravin Tripathi. Acting on a tip-off, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Battalion No. 184 raided Niharia forests and arrested Mahato. Mahato, according to Police, is the member of Maoist leader Goutam's squad. Police recovered one pipe gun, three rounds of 8mm and 20 rounds of 12-bore cartridges, five detonators and one challenger from him.
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April - 11 
Times of India reports that Chichgarh squad of Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Action Force recovered arms and ammunition from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts between Chichgarh and Maisuli forests in Gondia District in
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Times of India reports that Chichgarh squad of Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Action Force recovered arms and ammunition from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts between Chichgarh and Maisuli forests in Gondia District in the early hours of April 11. This ammunition was being accumulated here for some future attack in this region. The estimated cost of this ammunition is over INR 16,000. While the Chichgarh anti-Naxal squad was on routine combing operation, it received a tip-off that some ammunition has been stashed away in the forest. The squad recovered the cache that included two stengun magazines, one stengun, 9mm pistols with 56 live rounds and material related to Maoist movement.
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April - 11 
Times of India reports that four leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police from an arms dump in the State capital Bhopal on April 10. The arrested leaders have been identified as Divakar Patil,
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Times of India reports that four leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police from an arms dump in the State capital Bhopal on April 10. The arrested leaders have been identified as Divakar Patil, Sunitha, Pentaiah and Ramesh. "A Police Officer from Guntur was summoned to confirm the identities of the rebel leaders," a source said. While Divakar is a native of Bapatla town, the other three were residents of Ponnur and Amruthalur towns in Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh. They had joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] movement a decade ago and worked in Bollapalli, Veldurthy and Pullalacheruvu dalams (squad) for more than six years. "They shifted their base to MP following the aggressive Police hunt in the Nallamala region in the last four years," sources said. The antecedents of the arrested Maoists are yet to be known, police believe they might have been working in coordination with the armed dalams in the forests. "They initially worked as weapon carriers in Guntur District and subsequently promoted," a Police official said.
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April - 11 
Two cadres of Malemnganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) identified as Hemam Premchand alias Inao Ibungo (31) and Thongam Inao Meitei (24) were arrested from Moirangkhom Sougaijam Leirak on April 11.
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Two cadres of Malemnganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) identified as Hemam Premchand alias Inao Ibungo (31) and Thongam Inao Meitei (24) were arrested from Moirangkhom Sougaijam Leirak on April 11.
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April - 11 
Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai, said on April 11 that Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had planned to attack the Cricket World Cup final in Mumbai, but the plot was thwarted by the Indian intelligence and security network. Pill
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Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai, said on April 11 that Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had planned to attack the Cricket World Cup final in Mumbai, but the plot was thwarted by the Indian intelligence and security network. Pillai said the plot to attack was specific to the final match between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on April 2. "There was enough evidence that they were planning the strike in Mumbai," he added. This is the first official Home Ministry confirmation of reports that Pakistan-based militants were trying to disrupt the Cricket World Cup final.
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April - 12 
A Police team recovered three can bombs each weighing over 20 kilograms from the Bendi forest near the Hazaribagh-Chatra Road in Hazaribagh District. The Maoists planted the bombs with an aim to target the Police who were deployed to maintain law and
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A Police team recovered three can bombs each weighing over 20 kilograms from the Bendi forest near the Hazaribagh-Chatra Road in Hazaribagh District. The Maoists planted the bombs with an aim to target the Police who were deployed to maintain law and order during Ramnavami processions, scheduled to be taken out in the evening. The personnel of bomb disposal squad defused the bombs and the Police Stations of Keredari, Barkagaon, Kadkumsandi and adjoining Chatra District’s Simaria and Tandwa were alerted and patrolling were stepped up.
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April - 12 
Assam Tribune reports that two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from the house of a woman named Bimala Baro, ‘Secretary’ Village Defence Organization (VDP), near Kalaigaon College in Darrang District on April 12. Army bomb
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Assam Tribune reports that two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from the house of a woman named Bimala Baro, ‘Secretary’ Village Defence Organization (VDP), near Kalaigaon College in Darrang District on April 12. Army bomb squad later defused the bombs.
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April - 12 
Avtar Singh Tari, an aide of the Chief of the Namdhari sect, Satguru Jagjit Singh, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne unidentified assailants at Katani Kalan village of Ludhiana District in Punjab on April 12, according to The Hindu.
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Avtar Singh Tari, an aide of the Chief of the Namdhari sect, Satguru Jagjit Singh, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne unidentified assailants at Katani Kalan village of Ludhiana District in Punjab on April 12, according to The Hindu.
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April - 12 
For the first time in years, militant outfits were not involved in creating disturbance during the polls barring one incident of blast in the Rajiv Bhawan, the headquarter of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on March 14, but threat from th
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For the first time in years, militant outfits were not involved in creating disturbance during the polls barring one incident of blast in the Rajiv Bhawan, the headquarter of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on March 14, but threat from the militants is far from over as Security agencies received inputs about possible attacks on Security Forces (SFs), Assam Tribune reports on April 13. The anti-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), headed by ‘commander in chief’ of the outfit Paresh Baruah, threatened the Congress and managed to trigger off an explosion in the Rajiv Bhawan, but the outfit could not indulge in any other major act of violence due to tight security measures taken up. Though there were intelligence inputs of a few ULFA militants entering the city, the elections passed off peacefully. Polling in the militancy hit Districts of Dima Hasao (formerly known as North Cachar Hills) and Karbi Anglong was also by and large peaceful with most of the militant outfit operating in the area are under ceasefire agreement with the Government.
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April - 12 
Former Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Mendhar in Poonch District, Choudhary Mukhtiar, who had gone underground as his involvement figured in issuance of fake gun license was arrested on April 12 by a Special Investigating Team (SIT) of the Police
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Former Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Mendhar in Poonch District, Choudhary Mukhtiar, who had gone underground as his involvement figured in issuance of fake gun license was arrested on April 12 by a Special Investigating Team (SIT) of the Police from the house of his brother-in-law at Dalpatian Mohalla in Jammu more than two months after he went racket, reports Daily Excelsior. The former SDM Mendhar is also wanted by Tulja Police Station in Pune, Maharashtra where three First Information Report (FIRs) have been registered by Police in connection with fake gun license racket, which also had its roots in states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat besides Maharashtra. He was immediately whisked away to Janipura Police Station where a FIR under Sections 467, 468, 420 RPC, 5(2) Prevention of Corruption Act and 161, 165 has been registered against him along with other accused involved in fake gun license racket. So far, Police have arrested eight persons involved in the gun racket. Nearly 2000 fake gun licenses have been detected or seized so far, while the number could go up as many youth from twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri were working outside the State especially in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana and Rajasthan as security guards on the basis of guns procured by them with the help of fake gun licenses for which they had paid between INR 35,000 to INR 50,000. Police is also investigating the name of political leaders and police officers, who had helped Mukhtiar escape police custody during past more than two months.
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April - 12 
IBNLive reports that two villagers were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at a Kangaroo Court in Latehar District. The bodies of Harbar Singh and Chetu Singh were recovered at Baresand village on the morning of
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IBNLive reports that two villagers were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at a Kangaroo Court in Latehar District. The bodies of Harbar Singh and Chetu Singh were recovered at Baresand village on the morning of April 12, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashwini Sinha said. The Maoists claimed responsibility of their killing through a note left near the bodies. They accused the duo on charges of collecting levy in the name of the Maoists, the DSP said. Quoting villagers, Sinha said Harbar Singh and Chetu Singh were taken away from their homes by the Maoists on April 10.
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April - 12 
India is sending a two-member team to Chile to probe claims that the authorities in the Capital city of Santiago had detained a person wanted in the hijacking of the Indian Airlines aircraft, IC-814 on December 24, 1999 in Kandahar (in Afghanistan),
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India is sending a two-member team to Chile to probe claims that the authorities in the Capital city of Santiago had detained a person wanted in the hijacking of the Indian Airlines aircraft, IC-814 on December 24, 1999 in Kandahar (in Afghanistan), The Hindu reported on April 13. The detainee, identified as Abdul Rauf has been charged of possessing fake travel documents. Rauf is said to be the brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar, (Jaish-e-Mohammad Chief) one of the three terrorists New Delhi freed in exchange for the passengers held hostage by the hijackers. Rauf, allegedly, had financed the operation.
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April - 12 
Pakistani-American militants David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani and Pakistani-Canadian militant Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who allegedly planned and conducted the recce before the terrorist attacks in Mumbai (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11)
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Pakistani-American militants David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani and Pakistani-Canadian militant Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who allegedly planned and conducted the recce before the terrorist attacks in Mumbai (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11), implicated the Pakistani Government and its intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), in the attack, Times of India reported on April 13. In court documents that have surfaced ahead of his upcoming trial in Chicago, Rana said that his acts of providing material support to terrorists in the Mumbai attacks as alleged by US prosecutors ''were done at the behest of the Pakistani Government and the ISI, not the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)”.
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April - 12 
The fast-unto-death hunger strike launched by top Maoist leader Srinivas Sriramalu along with other 220 tribal prisoners in Malkangiri Jail enters the second day on April 13, protesting the failure of the State Government to fulfill all the 14-condit
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The fast-unto-death hunger strike launched by top Maoist leader Srinivas Sriramalu along with other 220 tribal prisoners in Malkangiri Jail enters the second day on April 13, protesting the failure of the State Government to fulfill all the 14-conditions as agreed between the Government and Maoist interlocutors in the release of District Collector R. Vineel Krishna on February 24. "The inmates refused to call off their strike, but after much persuasion they took flattened rice. We are trying to pacify them and hopeful of a solution at the earliest," a jail official said.
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April - 12 
The Maoists killed Jaleshwar Prajapati (38), a councillor of ward VI of Tilaiya panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Mahuataad Police Station in Bokaro District, reports Telegraph. Prajapati was abducted at around 10 pm i
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The Maoists killed Jaleshwar Prajapati (38), a councillor of ward VI of Tilaiya panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Mahuataad Police Station in Bokaro District, reports Telegraph. Prajapati was abducted at around 10 pm in the night of April 12 by a gang of around 48 Maoists and later, sentenced to death in a kangaroo court. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bermo Tamil Banan confirmed the killing, but refused to comment on speculation that the body hadn’t been removed till late evening as the Police feared Maoists might have planted explosives near it. A pamphlet left by the Maoists near the body warned that "Supporters of Police will meet this fate", adds IBNLive.
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April - 12 
Times of India reports that two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Sikandarpur in Muzaffarpur District on April 12. The arrested duo identified as Anil Sahni and Shekhar Kumar were preparing to com
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Times of India reports that two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Sikandarpur in Muzaffarpur District on April 12. The arrested duo identified as Anil Sahni and Shekhar Kumar were preparing to commit a major crime in the town. They were arrested by the Police along with their arms and ammunitions. A motorcycle and some looted articles were recovered from Sahni.
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April - 12 
Two PREPAK cadres identified as Maibam Sushilchandra alias Santosh (30) and Okram Arun (38) were arrested from the eastern side of Keishampat Electricity Department. Two mobile phone handsets were also seized from them.
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Two PREPAK cadres identified as Maibam Sushilchandra alias Santosh (30) and Okram Arun (38) were arrested from the eastern side of Keishampat Electricity Department. Two mobile phone handsets were also seized from them.
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April - 12 
Union Junior Home Minister Gurudas Kamat is scheduled to visit the State on April 13. According to sources, he will visit Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp and will meet Governor M O H Farook and Chief Minister Arjun Munda to discuss the steps
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Union Junior Home Minister Gurudas Kamat is scheduled to visit the State on April 13. According to sources, he will visit Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp and will meet Governor M O H Farook and Chief Minister Arjun Munda to discuss the steps taken by the Government to tackle law and order problem, Maoist problem and inter-State relationship.
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April - 13 
According to Economic Times, the people of Jammu and Kashmir rejected a poll boycott by Hurriyat hardliners as the majority voted in the first phase, being held on non-party basis. While most separatists ignored the exercise, as Syed Ali Geelani did
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According to Economic Times, the people of Jammu and Kashmir rejected a poll boycott by Hurriyat hardliners as the majority voted in the first phase, being held on non-party basis. While most separatists ignored the exercise, as Syed Ali Geelani did repeatedly call for boycotting the exercise. Earlier, in the 2008 Assembly Polls, more than 62 per cent voted despite a separatists boycott call.
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April - 13 
All 682 candidates for various posts in the ensuing Panchayat polls in nine Panchayats (village level local self-Government institution) under Dumaria block in Gaya District withdrew their nomination apparently giving in to the Maoists call for poll
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All 682 candidates for various posts in the ensuing Panchayat polls in nine Panchayats (village level local self-Government institution) under Dumaria block in Gaya District withdrew their nomination apparently giving in to the Maoists call for poll boycott, official sources said, reports IBNLive. The candidates have withdrawn their nomination on their own free will, Dumaria's Block Development Officer (BDO) Anil Kumar said. He, however, could not explain the reason behind withdrawal of all candidates from the forthcoming Panchayat polls in the Panchayats under Dumaria block. The candidates, who withdrew their candidature, included 218 for the post of panchs, 248 for ward members, 133 for Panchayat Samiti (block level local self-Government institution) and 83 for mukhias (president/ chief of Gram Panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution). While all 682 candidates in fray for various posts in nine Panchayats have withdrawn their candidature, no candidate had filed nomination for any post in two Panchayats - Sahchar and Mangia - under Dumaria block. It may be mentioned that the Maoists, has given a boycott call of the Panchayat polls and has put up banners and posters at several places to remind the people and prospective candidates about its diktats. Incidentally, the area is represented in the State Assembly by Speaker Uday Narayan Choudhury.
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April - 13 
An estimated 79.22 per cent voters exercised their franchise on April 13 in the first out of 16 phases of Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) elections being held after a gap of over four decades in Jammu and Kashmir, reports
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An estimated 79.22 per cent voters exercised their franchise on April 13 in the first out of 16 phases of Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) elections being held after a gap of over four decades in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Elections were held for only 1600 Panchayats in 2001. Voting in the first phase was held for 288 Sarpanch (Head of panchayat) and 2118 Panch (member of panchayat) constituencies. The polling will take place in 16 phases till June 18.
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April - 13 
Daily Excelsior reports that a 25-year-old youth was arrested on April 13 and fake currency with value of INR 800,000 was recovered from his possession in Poonch District. Acting on a tip-off, Police intercepted Netan Dabar in the border town of Poon
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Daily Excelsior reports that a 25-year-old youth was arrested on April 13 and fake currency with value of INR 800,000 was recovered from his possession in Poonch District. Acting on a tip-off, Police intercepted Netan Dabar in the border town of Poonch and during search recovered counterfeit currency.
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April - 13 
Five cadres of the Black Widow (BW) and eight members of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) surrendered before the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh at a solemn surrender ceremony held at the Mantripukhri headquarters of Inspector Genera
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Five cadres of the Black Widow (BW) and eight members of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) surrendered before the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh at a solemn surrender ceremony held at the Mantripukhri headquarters of Inspector General Assam Rifles-South (IGAR-S). The eight FGN cadres identified as Khadiba P sangtam, Tsusothong Yimchunger, C Lingpongse Sangtam, Likhumsin Sangtam, Liang Khianmungam, Siang Khianmungam, Lum-tseng-se Sangtam (all from Tuensang District of Nagaland) and Kiuthrongba Yimchunger from Kiphire District, laid down four pistols, one G-3 Rifle, one AK-47 rifle, one 9 mm SMC and a lethod. The BW cadres identified as Somorjoy Jaranbusa, Sumit Hojai, Kabinon Longmailai, sunder Singh Hasnu and Goponjit Langthasa are all from Dima Hasao District of Assam and they surrendered three pistols, one lethode and one 9 mm SMC.
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April - 13 
Orissadiary.com reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Srinivas Sriramalu called off the hunger strike on the third day, along with 272 other inmates of Malkangiri sub-jail in the District on April 13. All the 272 inmate
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Orissadiary.com reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Srinivas Sriramalu called off the hunger strike on the third day, along with 272 other inmates of Malkangiri sub-jail in the District on April 13. All the 272 inmates, including 31 Maoists, launched the fast on April 11, in protest against the State Government's alleged failure in fulfilling the 14 demands laid by the Maoists for the release of abducted Malkangiri District Collector R Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi. Srinivas and all other inmates called off their agitation after getting assurance from the administration that their demand will be intimated to the Government for its fulfilment at the earliest, jail Superintendent Gopinath Chowdhury said.
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April - 13 
Sangai express reports that an unidentified militant opened fire on a team of Security Forces (SFs) from Reserve Line of Imphal West District Police while they were on duty at Namthilok near North AOC Point on April 13. However, there is no report of
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Sangai express reports that an unidentified militant opened fire on a team of Security Forces (SFs) from Reserve Line of Imphal West District Police while they were on duty at Namthilok near North AOC Point on April 13. However, there is no report of any casualty.
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April - 13 
Telegraph reports that one person, identified as Ranendra Borgoyary (35) of Laukriguri, was killed in Ballamjhora in Kokrajhar District on April 13. Police said Borgoyary, a surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, was the vice
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Telegraph reports that one person, identified as Ranendra Borgoyary (35) of Laukriguri, was killed in Ballamjhora in Kokrajhar District on April 13. Police said Borgoyary, a surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, was the vice- president of Gossaigaon District committee of the United Democratic Peoples’ Front (UDPF) but had joined the Bodoland Peoples’ Front (BPF) before the Assembly election.
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April - 13 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on April 13 arrested a Pakistani national, Ahmed Ali (25) on the International Border (IB) at forward village Jagwal in RS Pura Sector Jammu District reports, Daily Excelsior. Ali is a resident of Lachu Chak village in
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on April 13 arrested a Pakistani national, Ahmed Ali (25) on the International Border (IB) at forward village Jagwal in RS Pura Sector Jammu District reports, Daily Excelsior. Ali is a resident of Lachu Chak village in the Sialkot area of Punjab in Pakistan. The BSF did not recover any incriminating material from his possession. The Pakistani is being subjected to questioning to ascertain his motive behind infiltration.
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April - 13 
The Hindu reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Kathkur and Kachanur villages in Aurangabad District on April 13. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the villages and arrested the Maoists wanted
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The Hindu reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Kathkur and Kachanur villages in Aurangabad District on April 13. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the villages and arrested the Maoists wanted in connection with several criminal offences, official sources said. The Police recovered two regular rifles, six country-made rifles, two country-made pistols, 95 rounds of ammunition, ten uniforms and as many bags from their possession. Several posters pasted by the Maoists asking the people to boycott the upcoming Panchayat (local self-Government institution) elections in the area were also recovered, sources said.
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April - 13 
The Union Government on April 13 said that it would take up with Pakistan the claims made (in an US court) by arrested Pakistani-Canadian militant Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the Mumbai terrorist attack case (November 26, 2008, also known
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The Union Government on April 13 said that it would take up with Pakistan the claims made (in an US court) by arrested Pakistani-Canadian militant Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the Mumbai terrorist attack case (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11), that he had acted at the behest of Islamabad and its spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and not the Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports The Hindu. Sources in the Home Ministry said the disclosures only corroborated what India had been stating about the role of ISI in the 26/11attacks.
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April - 13 
Times of India reports that the Chhattisgarh Government has told the Supreme Court that People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) leader and pediatrician Binayak Sen should not be granted bail as he had arranged for safe hideouts to top leaders of th
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Times of India reports that the Chhattisgarh Government has told the Supreme Court that People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) leader and pediatrician Binayak Sen should not be granted bail as he had arranged for safe hideouts to top leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and helped them get employment under concealed identity. Ahead of the April 15 hearing on Sen's bail plea by a Bench of Justices H S Bedi and C K Prasad, the State through standing counsel Atul Jha submitted an additional affidavit before the court terming the activities of Sen and his wife Elina as "anti-national" as they helped the cadres of the CPI-Maoists, which had been declared a terrorist organisation and banned by the Centre and the State Governments. The State Government said that for the top Maoist leaders, he arranged safe hideouts by arranging houses on rent, helped them open bank accounts and in getting employment under concealed identity and provided employment by incorporating trusts. It said the Andhra Pradesh Police announced a cash award of INR 1.2 million for the arrest of top Maoist leader and politburo member Narayan Sanyal on March 25, 2006, but Sen maintained strong links with him. When Sanyal was arrested and lodged in jail, Sen met him on the false pretext of treating him. "Sen met Narayan Sanyal 33 times within a short span of 11 months (from June 5, 2006 to April 30, 2007) by falsely representing him as a brother and relative of co-accused Sanyal. The purpose of meeting entered in the (jail) register was 'domestic reason'," it said. The Raman Singh Government also said that Sen's wife Elina had also helped top Maoist Shankar Singh and Amita Srivastava in opening bank accounts. "The petitioner also arranged job for absconding top Maoist Amita Srivastava in a local school. To camouflage the identity of top Maoists, Sen and his wife Elina Sen showed top Maoists as employees of their alleged charitable organisation `Rupanter'," the State Government said. It said that being a PUCL member did not justify harbouring top Maoists and arranging safe hideouts for them. "As a concerned citizen of this country, the petitioner ought to have informed the Police about the whereabouts of hardcore Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists]."
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April - 13 
Times of India reports that two former cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead by the Maoist cadres at Atikheta village in Latehar District on April 13. The bullet-riddled bodies of Nirmal Singh and Birendra Singh Kh
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Times of India reports that two former cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead by the Maoist cadres at Atikheta village in Latehar District on April 13. The bullet-riddled bodies of Nirmal Singh and Birendra Singh Kharwar were recovered during the day with the Maoists claiming responsibility, Superintendent of Police Kuldip Diwedi said. The Maoists' note accused the duo of rape and robbery after quitting their ranks to float Jharkhand Janmukti Parishad (JJP, a CPI-Maoist splinter group). Singh and Kharwar had been in the Maoists' firing squad till 2008, the Police said.
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April - 13 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gurudas Kamat, praised Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers fighting the Maoists in Jharkhand and assured that the Centre would look into their requirements. "The nation salutes CRPF jawans (troopers)
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gurudas Kamat, praised Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers fighting the Maoists in Jharkhand and assured that the Centre would look into their requirements. "The nation salutes CRPF jawans (troopers) who are fighting Naxalites [Left Wing Extremism] in the forests. The Government will address their problems and requirements," Kamat said while meeting the CRPF personnel at the Zilla School ground in Chaibasa in West Singhbhum District to mark a function of the 197th battalion of the CRPF. Condemning the killing of two villagers by the Maoists in Latehar on April 12, Kamat asked what the Maoists want to prove by indulging in violence. To a query whether the Union Government would sanction setting up of more camps in the dense Saranda forest in West Singhbhum, Kamat said the Government would consider it after recruitment of more personnel in the CRPF. On another query as to when the night service of the railways would start, Kamat said he would speak to the railway ministry, adding if Jharkhand provided security trains, services could restart in the areas bordering Jharkhand and West Bengal. Train services were cancelled after the Gyaneshwari Express mishap in 2010.
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April - 14 
Daily Excelsior reports that the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Romeo Force, Rashtriya Rifles (RR) K A S Bhullar said in Poonch that militant training camps still exist in Pakistan which supports infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir. General Bhulla
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Daily Excelsior reports that the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Romeo Force, Rashtriya Rifles (RR) K A S Bhullar said in Poonch that militant training camps still exist in Pakistan which supports infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir. General Bhullar said that the Army has stepped up vigil in the region. Earlier, banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) threatened the locals from participating in the village council elections in the state. The GOC said that the Army had provided security so that election process could be undertaken peacefully and safely.
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April - 14 
In a separate incident, Jammu & Kashmir Police arrested a Delhi based hawala (illegal money transfer) conduit Hira Lal from a hotel in Srinagar with fake currency notes in the second week of April according to The Times of India. He has alleged tha
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In a separate incident, Jammu & Kashmir Police arrested a Delhi based hawala (illegal money transfer) conduit Hira Lal from a hotel in Srinagar with fake currency notes in the second week of April according to The Times of India. He has alleged that separatists-turned-politicians have been siphoning off Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) funds meant for terrorist activities for personal benefits. According to sources, Hira Lal was getting money from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and he was handing over the money to brothers Bilal and Sajjad Lone. A former Al-Barq terrorist, Bilal Rahi of Kupwara District, involved in Line of Control (LoC) trade in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) through Uri Pass in Baramulla District, is also involved in hawala transaction and was passing on ISI funds to Lone brothers.
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April - 14 
Kashmir Times reports that Jammu and Kashmir Government has slapped second consecutive Public Safety Act (PSA) against Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) Chief Asiya Andrabi and lodged her in Kote Bhalwal jail in the context of last year’s summer agitation. E
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Kashmir Times reports that Jammu and Kashmir Government has slapped second consecutive Public Safety Act (PSA) against Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) Chief Asiya Andrabi and lodged her in Kote Bhalwal jail in the context of last year’s summer agitation. Earlier the grounds of detention said that she was close to Syed Ali Shah Geelani and had played a pivotal role in launching last summer agitation and now again the government has added fresh grounds of detention against her.
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April - 14 
Suspected GNLA militants attacked a gas station by lobbying a crude bomb in the heart of Mendipather town that belongs to one Prakash Ch Momin in East Garo Hills District on April 14. However, no casualty was reported.
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Suspected GNLA militants attacked a gas station by lobbying a crude bomb in the heart of Mendipather town that belongs to one Prakash Ch Momin in East Garo Hills District on April 14. However, no casualty was reported.
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April - 14 
Telegraph reports that five Left Wing Extremists (LWE) cadres were arrested from different parts of Ranchi District on April 14. Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maois
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Telegraph reports that five Left Wing Extremists (LWE) cadres were arrested from different parts of Ranchi District on April 14. Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Bajra Bridge, about 15 kilometres from the District Headquarters in Itki, while two Maoist cadres identified as Basudev Hazam and Istomani alias Basanti, were arrested from near Rocky Cinema in the Bundu Police Station area in the District. The three PLFI cadres are identified as Raj Kamal Gope (30), Manjula Kumari (20) and Shahnawaz (21). Raj Kamal Gope is the ‘zonal commander’ of the PLFI, while Manjula and Shahnawaz were his trusted lieutenants. “Gope is wanted in more than 20 cases of murder and extortion,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar Singh said. According to the Police, Basudev and Basanti were actively associated with Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan, known as the Veerapan of Jharkhand. “The Maoist duo was associated with the Kundan Pahan squad for a year and a half. But when the rebels sexually exploited the girl, both decided to stay away. To protect themselves from the wrath of Maoists, they preferred working as suppliers,” SSP Singh said. “I joined the organisation three months ago, but had remained in the squad for only six days. During my very brief association, Budhwa Pahan, an aide of Kundan Pahan, raped me four times,” Basanti said. “One foreign made pistol, 40 gelatine sticks, more than 50 live cartridges and one vehicle has been recovered," SSP Singh added.
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April - 14 
The Jharkhand Government must improve law and order conditions as the coal production in the State, which has the largest coal reserves in India, has been hit by the Maoist problem, Union Coal Minister Prakash Jaiswal said. "Coal production has been
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The Jharkhand Government must improve law and order conditions as the coal production in the State, which has the largest coal reserves in India, has been hit by the Maoist problem, Union Coal Minister Prakash Jaiswal said. "Coal production has been hit by the Maoist problem in the State. Law and order in Jharkhand is not satisfactory and the State Government should do the needful to improve it," Jaiswal told reporters in Ranchi.
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April - 14 
The Police are on high alert following intelligence inputs that Maoist ‘secretary’ of Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK might have crossed over to Odisha border from Chhattisga
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The Police are on high alert following intelligence inputs that Maoist ‘secretary’ of Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK might have crossed over to Odisha border from Chhattisgarh. Senior Maoist leader Tipparti Tirupathi alias Deoji alias Chetan alias Devanna (52), was in Koraput District recently to discuss the cadre preparedness and work out strategies in AOBSZC in the wake of reports that the Security Forces could resume Operation Green Hunt (OGH) in a big way, sources said. Tirupathi, who is a ‘central committee’ leader, is also a member of the Central Military Commission.
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April - 14 
The Union Government on April 14 said that there was no dilution in its position that all those responsible for the Mumbai terror attacks (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) should be brought to justice expeditiously and the on-going dialogue wi
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The Union Government on April 14 said that there was no dilution in its position that all those responsible for the Mumbai terror attacks (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) should be brought to justice expeditiously and the on-going dialogue with Pakistan will seek to address the country's terrorism-related concerns. Noting that India has embarked on a dialogue process with Pakistan with the aim of normalising relations, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "This dialogue will naturally seek to address our terrorism-related concerns, particularly with respect to the Mumbai terrorist attack."
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April - 14 
Times of India reports that the Special Task Force (STF) troopers arrested a top leader identified as Baidyanath Tiwari alias Tula Nand Tiwari alias Binod Mahto alias Sameerji alias Bhagwan Dada, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fr
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Times of India reports that the Special Task Force (STF) troopers arrested a top leader identified as Baidyanath Tiwari alias Tula Nand Tiwari alias Binod Mahto alias Sameerji alias Bhagwan Dada, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Samukhiya Mor village in Banka District on April 14. Acting on a tip off, the Police team headed by the STF Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Neeraj Kumar raided a hide out and arrested Tiwari, the Additional Director General (Headquarters) ADG (HQs) Rajvardhan Sharma said. Tiwari is secretary of the Bihar Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC) of the outlawed CPI (Maoist). The Police recovered a pistol, six live ammunition, 11 mobile phones, a laptop and a large quantity of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] literature from the possession of Tiwari who was wanted in at least 25 cases of Maoist operations in Bihar, the ADG said. Tiwari, a native of Jokityabad village in Giridih District of Jharkhand, was wanted in connection with at least 25 Naxalite activities, including the murder case of the then Munger SP KC Suresh Babu in 2005 and abduction of four cops from Kajra forests in Lakhisarai District of Bihar in 2010, ADG Sharma added.
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April - 14 
Times of India reports that the Task Force investigators arrested a pseudo Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as A Mallesh (25), from Rathifile bus station under Punjagutta Police limits in Hyderabad on April 14. Mallesh, a resid
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Times of India reports that the Task Force investigators arrested a pseudo Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as A Mallesh (25), from Rathifile bus station under Punjagutta Police limits in Hyderabad on April 14. Mallesh, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar in Secunderabad, is a catering worker and working in multi-level marketing (MLM) business, tried to extort money by faking his identity as Maoist leader Stephen from Dr K Srikanth, an oncologist of Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda. The Task Force laid a trap and arrested Mallesh.
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April - 14 
Tripurainfo reports that two militants of Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM), identified as Sukha Ranjan Jamatia (34) alias Sarthai and Swapan Debbarma (27) alias Jambu, have surrendered before Deputy Inspector Gener
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Tripurainfo reports that two militants of Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-BM), identified as Sukha Ranjan Jamatia (34) alias Sarthai and Swapan Debbarma (27) alias Jambu, have surrendered before Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) at Police headquarters in Agartala on April 14. Both the militants have laid down 9mm pistol, magazine with 3 rounds and Chinese live grenade each during the surrender.
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April - 15 
Assam Tribune reports that seven persons including six Policemen were killed and six injured in an ambush by Suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in Manipur on April 15. A group of militants hiding on a h
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Assam Tribune reports that seven persons including six Policemen were killed and six injured in an ambush by Suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in Manipur on April 15. A group of militants hiding on a hilltop ambushed a convoy belonging to Wungnaoshang Keishing, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Phungyar Constituency, near village Riha in Ukhrul District. The deceased Policemen were identified as Hodam Narendra, Kunjo, Tomba and Muhammad Tajuddin, Surchand, Purem and a civilian, personal driver of the MLA Ramreingam alias Aboi, adds Sangai Express. The injured Policemen were identified as Stephen Keishing, Sunidro, Rehman, Sorathem Mangi, Irabanta all security personnel and a civilian Vaorei Keishing, states Shillong Times.
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April - 15 
Deccan Chronicle reports on April 16, that about 1,000 candidates withdrew their nominations and many other aspirants did not file nomination papers at all in two southern Districts in the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) p
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Deccan Chronicle reports on April 16, that about 1,000 candidates withdrew their nominations and many other aspirants did not file nomination papers at all in two southern Districts in the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) polls to be held on April 20, for the fear of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), after the Maoists threatened of dire consequences if they participated in the democratic exercise. “People certainly want to stay alive instead of getting killed for trying to contest in an election. The security situation here does not give us confidence,” said Mahendra Prasad of Sherghati in Gaya District. Prasad withdrew his name a few days after filing his nomination papers for the election of mukhia (village head). “We had assured the people that full security measures would be in place to ensure peaceful polls. We had asked the candidates to complain against any pressure from anywhere. But nobody complained so far,” said Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinay Kumar. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani, however, said Security Forces were ready to ensure peaceful and fair polls.
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April - 15 
Intelligence sources said Maoists prefer to recruit criminals who are wanted in several criminal cases. "There is advantage to both: criminals get protection and can earn money, while Maoists get a criminal who in fear of Police action dedicatedly en
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Intelligence sources said Maoists prefer to recruit criminals who are wanted in several criminal cases. "There is advantage to both: criminals get protection and can earn money, while Maoists get a criminal who in fear of Police action dedicatedly engage in rebel activities," said the intelligence official. SSP Singh said due to intensive Police pressure, several top Maoists have either surrendered or are being killed and thus criminal options have become most suitable for the Maoists. "The cadre recruitment drives of rebels, have recently suffered a huge setback due to Police pressure and presence of security men in Naxalite-affected areas. Thus they are looking for criminals," said Singh. He added there are cases when Maoists themselves call on the criminals who have been evading arrests and ask them to join their ranks and in many cases criminals themselves contact the Maoists. According to intelligence inputs, the South Chhotanagpur zonal committee, which has ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan, having lost his cadres in Police encounter has surrendered to Police and is now looking for criminals, who could consolidate his eroding base in Bundu, Tamar and Arki areas and strengthen his squad.
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April - 15 
Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R Lyngdoh on April 15 said that the Government will investigate the alleged nexus between the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and some Police, states Assam Tribune. "It could be only a suspicion (nexus betwe
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Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R Lyngdoh on April 15 said that the Government will investigate the alleged nexus between the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and some Police, states Assam Tribune. "It could be only a suspicion (nexus between GNLA and police personnel), but we will conduct an investigation to establish these linkages," Lyngdoh told journalists. Lyngdoh's statement comes after a senior Union Home Ministry official accused two police inspectors, four sub-inspectors and a number of police constables of Meghalaya Police of maintaining links with the GNLA. The GNLA, which is fighting for a 'sovereign Garoland' in the western areas of Meghalaya, is headed by Champion R. Sangma, a rogue Policeman. The GNLA, operating in three Garo Hills districts in the western part of Meghalaya, maintains links with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
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April - 15 
Police arrested another Mohammad Qasim, a Senior Assistant, posted at Thanna Mandi in Rajouri District in fake gun license racket Sustained questioning of the accused including former Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mendhar, Choudhary Mukhtiar, has r
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Police arrested another Mohammad Qasim, a Senior Assistant, posted at Thanna Mandi in Rajouri District in fake gun license racket Sustained questioning of the accused including former Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mendhar, Choudhary Mukhtiar, has revealed that two more senior officers including a retired Deputy Commissioner and a retired Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) were also involved in issuing fake gun licenses to innocent people especially the youth of twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri.
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April - 15 
PTI reports that Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik, on April 15 said that India had provided Pakistan a report on the probe into the Samjhauta Express blast case (February 18, 2007), but had declined to give details. Official sources said Ind
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PTI reports that Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik, on April 15 said that India had provided Pakistan a report on the probe into the Samjhauta Express blast case (February 18, 2007), but had declined to give details. Official sources said India had shared the findings of its probe into the attack during the meeting of the interior and home secretaries of Pakistan and India in Delhi in March 2011.
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April - 15 
Ruling out reduction of troops in Kashmir, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain said that terror infrastructure is still intact across the border in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) where militants are waiting
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Ruling out reduction of troops in Kashmir, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain said that terror infrastructure is still intact across the border in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) where militants are waiting to infiltrate into the Valley. He, however, said that Army is ready to face the challenge. "The jawans (troopers) posted on the border are very vigilant and they would ensure that peace is not disturbed", he further said, adding "we have faced many challenges and are ready to face many more in the future. There would be no let up in our efforts and we would continue to preserve nation’s integrity". Further, commenting on the situation in Valley, Hasnain said, "the situation cannot be normal unless and until the militant infrastructure and intent across the border is alive as also their over ground network in the Valley", adding "in this scenario we cannot reduce the Army presence".
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April - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of ammunition and explosive along the Line of Control (LoC) at Keri Sector in Rajouri District, according to Daily Excelsior. A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hideout was neutralised in the operation. The recovery inc
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of ammunition and explosive along the Line of Control (LoC) at Keri Sector in Rajouri District, according to Daily Excelsior. A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hideout was neutralised in the operation. The recovery included 37 AK rounds, two magazines of AK rifle, one grenade, a radio set and other items. However, no arrests were made.
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The death toll in the ambush on the Ukhrul District Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Wungnaoshang Keishing, on April 15 at near Riha village rose to eight on April 16 as a civilian succumbed to his injuries, reports Telegraph. Manipur chief mini
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The death toll in the ambush on the Ukhrul District Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Wungnaoshang Keishing, on April 15 at near Riha village rose to eight on April 16 as a civilian succumbed to his injuries, reports Telegraph. Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh on April 16 vowed to take action against the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), if it was proved that cadres of the outfit were involved in the attack.
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April - 15 
The Hindu reports that the Supreme Court granted bail to Binayak Sen on April 15, rejecting the plea of Chhattisgarh Government which had opposed Sen's bail saying that the documents and pamphlets found in his house suggested that he was actively ass
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The Hindu reports that the Supreme Court granted bail to Binayak Sen on April 15, rejecting the plea of Chhattisgarh Government which had opposed Sen's bail saying that the documents and pamphlets found in his house suggested that he was actively associated with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). A Bench of Justices H.S. Bedi and C.K. Prasad, after hearing senior counsel Ram Jethmalani for the petitioner and senior counsel U.U. Lalit for the State, granted bail to Sen. Justice Prasad told Lalit that “We are a democratic country. He may be a sympathiser. That does not make him guilty of sedition.” Drawing an analogy, he asked Lalit that “if Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography is found in somebody's place, is he a Gandhian? No case of sedition is made out on the basis of materials in possession unless you show that he was actively helping or harbouring them [Maoists].” Jethmalani advocating for Sen said: “I have never seen such oppression from the State Government. This literature, what they call sedition is available in the market. ” Quoting various Supreme Court and other judgments, he argued that mere possession of some materials would not amount to the imperialistic concept of sedition, as the law relating to sedition had undergone a sea change. Not a single material was produced against Sen to show that he was involved in preaching or propagating Maoist ideology. Reacting on the Apex court’s decision, Chief Minister Raman Singh said his Government respects the Apex court’s order, reports Deccan Chronicle. “Supreme Court has only granted him the bail. The pending legal process will continue in high court at Bilaspur,” Singh said.
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April - 15 
The Jharkhand Government is facing serious trust deficit with investors since the killing of a Reliance executive on April 6 by the cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maois
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The Jharkhand Government is facing serious trust deficit with investors since the killing of a Reliance executive on April 6 by the cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports Times of India on April 15. While Chief Minister Arjun Munda is busy trying to bring investment to the mineral-rich State, conglomerates already in business in Jharkhand are worried about crime and insurgency levels in the State. "We don't feel safe here anymore,'' said a senior official of a big corporate house. A source said employees of another company were considering withdrawing altogether from the State fearing further violence by Maoists. "The government needs to work hard to make Jharkhand investor-friendly,'' said Sanjay Srivastava, Deputy General Manager (DGM), corp.com, Abhijeet Group. The Police are in a bind because of increasing numbers of Maoist splinter groups. At least seven rebel factions are involved in turf wars in the State with abductions of industrialists becoming increasingly common. "These groups terrorise each other if they tread into one another's territory,'' said a Senior Police Officer.
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April - 15 
The Peoples United Liberation Front (PULF) in a statement has expressed strong resentment over the manner in which the selection of beneficiary for Economic Development Programme (EDP) scheme, states Kanglaonline. A PULF statement released by outfit’
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The Peoples United Liberation Front (PULF) in a statement has expressed strong resentment over the manner in which the selection of beneficiary for Economic Development Programme (EDP) scheme, states Kanglaonline. A PULF statement released by outfit’s ‘Information & Publicity Secretary’ Muhammad Rauf Khan said Department for Welfare of Minorities and Other Backward Classes (MOBC) which is supposed to take up welfare and development programmes for minority Muslim community is rather becoming a department for earning easy money. The PULF statement strongly alleged that the selection list of EDP beneficiary made out by the director MOBC recently had many irregularities.
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April - 15 
Unidentified militants have allegedly shot dead a woman, identified as Hasina Begum (40) candidate for Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) elections at Karpora in Pakherpora area of Charar-e-Sharief in Budgam District on April
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Unidentified militants have allegedly shot dead a woman, identified as Hasina Begum (40) candidate for Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) elections at Karpora in Pakherpora area of Charar-e-Sharief in Budgam District on April 15, reports The Times of India. This is the first political killing in Kashmir since the 16-phase polls began on April 13. Begum was a Panch (member of Panchayat) candidate for the polls to be held on April 21. Although the Panchayat elections are being held on non-partisan basis, Begum was affiliated with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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April - 16 
A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) arrested three suspected Adivasi People’s Army cadres, identified as Pramil Majhi, Sunil Hazda and Suniram Murmur, from the Belsiri area in Sonitpur District on April 16, Telegraph reports. A carbine and 15 round
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A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) arrested three suspected Adivasi People’s Army cadres, identified as Pramil Majhi, Sunil Hazda and Suniram Murmur, from the Belsiri area in Sonitpur District on April 16, Telegraph reports. A carbine and 15 rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession. Police said the three were involved in a few cases of abduction and extortion in and around Dhekiajuli.
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April - 16 
Orissadiary.com reports that one of the Mediator Dandapani Mohanty during abduction crisis of Malkangiri collector urges Odisha Government to implement the agreement between the Mediators and the Government of Odisha in a press conference in Bhubanes
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Orissadiary.com reports that one of the Mediator Dandapani Mohanty during abduction crisis of Malkangiri collector urges Odisha Government to implement the agreement between the Mediators and the Government of Odisha in a press conference in Bhubaneswar on April 16. In a press statement Mohanty said, "Instances of Violation of the Agreement by the Government Forces is creating tension in the rural areas. It has been more than a month (around 40 days) ever since the hostage crisis of Malkangiri Collector and Junior Engineer resulted in the discussions between the Government of Odisha and the Mediators delegated by the Maoists ensuring the safe release of both. The discussions between the mediators and the Government of Odisha had also reached certain agreements which were, in letter and spirit, to be respected by both the parties. But it is with great concern that we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the Government of Odisha is yet to respond to the need to expedite the demands. It should be noted that any concerted action towards implementing the agreed points would lead to a renewed faith in the process of dialogue and discussion as a way towards addressing and meeting with the outstanding grievances of the affected people of Odisha. But the perceived diffidence on the side of the Government betrays any confidence towards meeting systematically all the demands that have been agreed upon by both the parties. Instead one is afraid to mention that the Government of Odisha is yet to demonstrate the much needed seriousness on its commitment as is evident from the unfolding events in the areas where the Adivasis and other affected people have been struggling for their right to livelihood." In addition Mohanty said, "It is unreasonable on the side of the Government that has agreed upon the release of about 627 tribals who have been kept in various prisons in Odisha to further go on arresting more and more tribals under one pretext or the other. As a matter of principle and committed to the agreement that was reached upon, the mediators have time and again been reminding the Government about the need to expedite the demands at the earliest. And in pursuance of this Prof. Radha Mohan and Sudhakar Patnaik had approached on behalf of the mediators at the behest of the Government. But it should be made clear that the primary effort of the Government is to ensure the release of all these prisoners and not to indulge in piecemeal measures of withdrawing all cases of petty crimes. It goes without saying that a vast majority of the prisoners in the jail are slapped with various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which may not come under the category of petty crimes, although all are political offences. Under the demand of the release of political prisoners, the Government of Odisha is yet to write to the Government of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh regarding the release of Sheela Didi alias Bodhini Munda who is lodged in Giridih jail in Jharkhand and Padma alias Shirisha in Jagdalpur prison in Chhattisgarh." He said another outstanding demand that will have major ramifications in the lives of the affected people is the distribution of land in the region of Narayanpatna. Land, as one may appreciate, is central while addressing any question pertaining to livelihood of the vast majority of the affected people in these areas. And any lasting solution of peace with justice cannot ignore this vital question. Any effort towards resolving the crisis of development/displacement will have to factor in the aspirations of the people as they are and should be the natural custodians of development that will positively contribute to the manifold dimensions of human potential.
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April - 16 
The Hindu reports that a group of 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the battery room of a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) cell phone tower at Bandirevu village in Dummugudem mandal (administrative division) in
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The Hindu reports that a group of 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the battery room of a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) cell phone tower at Bandirevu village in Dummugudem mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on April 16. The Maoists triggered the blast on the first day of the 48-hour ‘Dandakaranya bandh' (general shut down) called by the Maoists in protest against the recent ‘Police excesses' in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada District and the alleged repression unleashed by the Security Forces in ‘Dandakaranya'. Vital equipment in the battery room, including panel boards was damaged in the blast. The Maoists left behind pamphlets denouncing ‘Operation Green Hunt'.
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April - 16 
Times of India reports that a large number of surrendered cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Left Wing Extremist members were rehabilitated by the Visakha rural Police in Visakhapatnam District on April 16. About 58 Maoist
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Times of India reports that a large number of surrendered cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Left Wing Extremist members were rehabilitated by the Visakha rural Police in Visakhapatnam District on April 16. About 58 Maoists including three ‘commanders’ and a ‘deputy commander’ were given house pattas (land deeds) of 60 square yards each at Rayapu Agraharam in Sabbavaram mandal (administrative division). Most of them belong to the primitive tribal group (PTG) and residents of Koyyuru, Chintapalli and GK Veedhi, stronghold areas of banned outfit. They would get help under the housing scheme to construct the houses. The rehabilitation move was said to be the initiative of Vizag range Deputy inspector General of Police (DIG) Soumya Mishra and Superintendent of Police (SP) Vineet Brijlal with a view to curb the Maoist violence in the Visakha agency and encourage surrenders. Some of the surrendered were given home guard posts.
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April - 16 
Times of India reports that cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from the Silam area in Gumla District of Jharkhand on April 16. Acting on a tip
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Times of India reports that cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from the Silam area in Gumla District of Jharkhand on April 16. Acting on a tip-off, the Police team led by Raidih Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Digvijay Singh carried out the raid. Self-styled ‘area commander’ Sandeep Tirkey along with one of his associates had planned to kill a contractor in the town, according to Police reports. Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) N K Singh said that "Sandeep is an ‘area commander’ of PLFI and has been taken into custody along with one of his associates. A 9 mm pistol, five bullets, a motorcycle and mobile sets have been confiscated from the arrested persons." Tags
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April - 16 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) Manoj Kumar and S.M. Patel were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off near the Line of Control (LoC) in Sinagali area of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on April 16, reports
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) Manoj Kumar and S.M. Patel were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off near the Line of Control (LoC) in Sinagali area of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on April 16, reports The Hindu.
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April - 17 
A group of Maoists dug up the upcoming road between Peddamusaleru-Kurnapalli villages on Andhra-Chhattisgarh border in the District. The new road is being constructed under the Central Government sponsored integrated development plan for the Left Win
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A group of Maoists dug up the upcoming road between Peddamusaleru-Kurnapalli villages on Andhra-Chhattisgarh border in the District. The new road is being constructed under the Central Government sponsored integrated development plan for the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas.
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April - 17 
Around 100 to 150 Maoist cadres set ablaze a Josephy Cyril Bamford (JCB) machine, two generators, two mixture machines, two tractors, one operating machine, along with more than half a dozen other machinery parts and motor spare parts of a road const
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Around 100 to 150 Maoist cadres set ablaze a Josephy Cyril Bamford (JCB) machine, two generators, two mixture machines, two tractors, one operating machine, along with more than half a dozen other machinery parts and motor spare parts of a road construction firm and assaulted the labourers employed in Dolangi Village in Ramchandrapur in Surguja District on April 16, reports dailychhattisgarh.com. The Maoists had demanded INR five million as levy and along with other demands. The cadres set ablaze instruments approximately to the worth of INR 15 million.
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April - 17 
Bhaskar News reports that two villagers, including a former sarpanch (president/ chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution) were killed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a weekly market under
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Bhaskar News reports that two villagers, including a former sarpanch (president/ chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution) were killed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a weekly market under Miratpur Police Station limits in Bijapur District on April 17. About more than a dozen Maoist cadres opened fire in which a villager, identified as Chugadu and a former sarpanch Chandru (45), were killed on the spot. Miratpur sarpanch Malti Kashyap said the Security Force was present and a brief encounter with the Maoists took place which forced the cadres to flee.
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April - 17 
Nagaland Post reports that Government of India’s (GoI) interlocutor for talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), R.S Pandey and Union Home Secretary, G.K Pillai, both have expressed happiness at the progress of th
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Nagaland Post reports that Government of India’s (GoI) interlocutor for talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), R.S Pandey and Union Home Secretary, G.K Pillai, both have expressed happiness at the progress of the talks between the two entities. However, while Pillai said that the Union Government was hopeful of a solution by year end, Pandey was guarded and refused to comment on the time frame for the final solution to the protracted Naga political issue.
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April - 17 
One Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Waikhom Tomba alias Naoton (20), was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Wabagai Tera Pishak in Thoubal District.
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One Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Waikhom Tomba alias Naoton (20), was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Wabagai Tera Pishak in Thoubal District.
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April - 17 
One People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Saikhom Arke (32), was arrested from Khangabok Lamlong.
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One People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Saikhom Arke (32), was arrested from Khangabok Lamlong.
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April - 17 
PTI reports that a scrap dealer was arrested in New Delhi on April 17, along with counterfeit currency with a face value of INR 1.10 lakh. The accused, identified as Zubair Alam, was arrested from east Delhi on April 17 after the Police received an i
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PTI reports that a scrap dealer was arrested in New Delhi on April 17, along with counterfeit currency with a face value of INR 1.10 lakh. The accused, identified as Zubair Alam, was arrested from east Delhi on April 17 after the Police received an input about a gang supplying fake notes in the capital. Ashok Chand, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) said that Alam had come in contact with a Bangladeshi national named Maqsood (who is absconding) six months ago who told him that if he would circulate counterfeit currency notes in the market, he would receive 10 per cent for each note circulated. According to Alam, Maqsood used to get the Indian counterfeit currency notes from Bangladesh and then from Kolkata by train to Delhi. “This currency, which looks exactly like real Indian currency has been produced at a high security manufacturing unit, probably at Malir in Karachi,” sources said, adds Times of India.
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April - 17 
Ranchi Express reports that at a Press conference in Ranchi on April 16, the Minister of Health of Bihar, Aswani Kumar Chaubey asked the Jharkhand Government to form a joint strategy to fight Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] menace. Chaubey said “Both Bih
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Ranchi Express reports that at a Press conference in Ranchi on April 16, the Minister of Health of Bihar, Aswani Kumar Chaubey asked the Jharkhand Government to form a joint strategy to fight Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] menace. Chaubey said “Both Bihar and Jharkhand are facing similar problem of Naxalism. We need to fight this problem together.” Speaking on the development in Bihar, he said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government has accelerated the pace of development. But Jharkhand with unstable Government in the past one decade has lagged in terms of development, he added. He expressed hope that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led coalition Government headed by Arjun Munda will usher in development.
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April - 17 
Sentinel reports that a surrendered NDFB member, Govinda Ramchiary, was killed by three persons identified as Ratul Das, Prafulla Das and Rabiram Das at Daosafari Chowk, Kharua village in Nalbari District on April 17.
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Sentinel reports that a surrendered NDFB member, Govinda Ramchiary, was killed by three persons identified as Ratul Das, Prafulla Das and Rabiram Das at Daosafari Chowk, Kharua village in Nalbari District on April 17.
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April - 17 
The firing squad of the Maoists also abducted and killed Biswajit Yadav (30) and Ajay Thakur (32) in Lawadi village in Palamu District in the night of April 17, the Police said in Medininagar, reports Telegraph. The victims were supporters of the Tri
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The firing squad of the Maoists also abducted and killed Biswajit Yadav (30) and Ajay Thakur (32) in Lawadi village in Palamu District in the night of April 17, the Police said in Medininagar, reports Telegraph. The victims were supporters of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist. Latehar SP Kuldeep Dwivedi, also in-charge of Palamu, confirmed the incident. He said that "A poster recovered from the site of the killing prima facie suggests that Maoists killed Yadav and Thakur as the duo were supporters of TPC."
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April - 17 
The Jharkhand Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chalked out a joint strategy for an operation against the Maoists in the mineral-rich Districts.
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The Jharkhand Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chalked out a joint strategy for an operation against the Maoists in the mineral-rich Districts.
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April - 17 
The Maoists felled trees on the main road between Satyanarayanapuram and Kaliveru villages in Charla mandal in the District.
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The Maoists felled trees on the main road between Satyanarayanapuram and Kaliveru villages in Charla mandal in the District.
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April - 17 
The Maoists set ablaze a hydraulic excavator engaged in road works near Chatti village in Chintur mandal in the District.
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The Maoists set ablaze a hydraulic excavator engaged in road works near Chatti village in Chintur mandal in the District.
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April - 17 
the Police arrested three alleged killers of Maulana Showkat Shah, Javed Ahmed, Nisar Ahmed and Abdul Ghali Dhar, according to The Times of India. The three belonged to the former Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen outfit. Police further said that they are also c
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the Police arrested three alleged killers of Maulana Showkat Shah, Javed Ahmed, Nisar Ahmed and Abdul Ghali Dhar, according to The Times of India. The three belonged to the former Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen outfit. Police further said that they are also cadres of the little-know sectarian outfit, Saut-ul-Haq (the voice of the righteous). Kashmir Times, further adds that, the Police claimed that the conspiracy of the attack was master-minded jointly by incarcerated, Dr Qasim Fuktoo, and Saut-ul-Haq. Dr. Fuktoo is also the husband of Syeda Asiya Andrabi, chief of Dukhtaran-e- Millat (DeM). Moreover, the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen was uncomfortable with Maulana’s moderate line. They were unhappy with his comments on stone-pelting and his talking to the Government, reports The Times of India. It was an attempt to take over the organisation and radicalise it. He had won three straight three-year terms as the Ahl-e-Hadith's head since 2004 and is believed to have closed down the terror group allegedly associated with his organisation in Kashmir. Further, the Police claim has complicated the events surrounding the murder. Tehreek-ul- Mujahideen, long associated with the Ahl-e-Hadith, was formed in 1990. It is the part of 15-member Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) based United Jehad Council and enjoys close links with groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Police further stated that a local LeT ‘commander’ provided logistical support for the assassination. The claim also rubbishes separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) allegation that "Indian agencies" had murdered the Maulana. Following the investigation, Police on April 17 carried out thorough searches in Central Jail Srinagar and recovered 7 cell phones, 15 SIM cards and important documents from inmates, according to Kashmir Times.
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April - 17 
Times of India reports that the Security Forces killed 550 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and arrested 4,090 others in the past one decade in the State, Chief Minister Arjun Munda said in the State capital Ranchi on April 17. He
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Times of India reports that the Security Forces killed 550 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and arrested 4,090 others in the past one decade in the State, Chief Minister Arjun Munda said in the State capital Ranchi on April 17. He said after the creation of the new State, Maoist activities in the form of killing and abducting for extortion and holding of kangaroo courts' went up, which is a matter of concern and the State Police was being revamped to deal with the situation. Of the 18 Maoist-affected Districts of the State 14 are seriously affected but the Planning Commission-sponsored Integrated Development Programme is being executed to isolate the militants, he said. Asked about Jharkhand's preparations for tackling the menace, Munda said, "the Government has chalked out an integrated programme under which State Police, Central Paramilitary Forces, Central and State intelligence agencies are working in tandem." "To tackle Maoist menace, the manpower in all the 118 Police Stations of the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist]-affected areas has been doubled," he said and added under the scheme 13,000 additional personnel have been appointed in the Police Stations.
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April - 17 
Unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of Soubam Dhanabir (55), the Superintendent Engineer in the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, in Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai area of Imphal West District, reports Sangai Express. Th
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Unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of Soubam Dhanabir (55), the Superintendent Engineer in the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, in Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai area of Imphal West District, reports Sangai Express. There is no report of any injuries in the explosion.
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April - 18 
An Army jawan (trooper), Sanjeev Patil, was injured in a mine explosion at forward village of Kantar in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District on April 18, reports Daily Excelsior.
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An Army jawan (trooper), Sanjeev Patil, was injured in a mine explosion at forward village of Kantar in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District on April 18, reports Daily Excelsior.
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April - 18 
Five passenger vehicles were set ablaze by armed Maoist cadres at Nari village under Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District, reports PTI. The Maoist cadres asked passengers to get out of the passenger vehicles and beat up the drivers before
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Five passenger vehicles were set ablaze by armed Maoist cadres at Nari village under Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District, reports PTI. The Maoist cadres asked passengers to get out of the passenger vehicles and beat up the drivers before setting ablaze to the vehicles, the Police said.
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April - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the Military Defense Force faction of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF), identified as Leichombam Tarponjao Singh (25), from Iroisemba Chingjin in Imphal West District on April 18 and recovered one .9 mm pis
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the Military Defense Force faction of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF), identified as Leichombam Tarponjao Singh (25), from Iroisemba Chingjin in Imphal West District on April 18 and recovered one .9 mm pistol with 3 live rounds of ammunition and one Sony Ericcon mobile hand set. The arrestee disclosed that he joined outfit in March 2008 through one Ningthemjao Toya of Tairenpokpi Ching and Ashok Kumar of Tairenpokpi, who are ‘district commander’ of Imphal West and recruiter of KYKL-MDF respectively.
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April - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) detected and neutralised a powerful five kilogrammes weight pressure cooker Improvised Explosive Device (IED), filled with RDX, at Bhati Dhar in Mendhar area of Poonch District. The search operation was launched following a spec
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Security Forces (SFs) detected and neutralised a powerful five kilogrammes weight pressure cooker Improvised Explosive Device (IED), filled with RDX, at Bhati Dhar in Mendhar area of Poonch District. The search operation was launched following a specific input that a consignment meant for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants has been dumped there. Besides a powerful pressure cooker IED, filled with RDX, other recoveries made from the spot included two Pakistan made pistols with two magazines and two rounds, 180 AK rounds, four grenades of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one pouch and some belongings of the militants.
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April - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 18 arrested a woman member of Nando faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Thingujam Sorojini Devi (39) w/o Th. Subhas Singh, from a house located at the northern side of Samusang culvert in Imphal,
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 18 arrested a woman member of Nando faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Thingujam Sorojini Devi (39) w/o Th. Subhas Singh, from a house located at the northern side of Samusang culvert in Imphal, reports Imphal Free Press. She is working under the command of one Drangba alias Halloba since 2010. She further disclosed that she was involved in organizing the killing of one Ranbir Singh, Maibam Leikai on January 28, 2011 at the eastern side of Catholic School in Canchipur.
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April - 18 
SFs arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) faction, identified as Angom Ibochouba alias Lanchaiba alias Punshiba (32) on April 18. Ibochouba had been earlier arrested by Bishnupur District Police along with a wom
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SFs arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) faction, identified as Angom Ibochouba alias Lanchaiba alias Punshiba (32) on April 18. Ibochouba had been earlier arrested by Bishnupur District Police along with a woman cadre on March 17, 2010, while they were trying to abduct the Assistant Project Officer of District Rural Development Agency Bishnupur.
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April - 18 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a villager in Dayaldih village in Jamui District on April 18, reports Hindustan Times. According to the Police, the Maoist cadres arrived at Dayaldih village on bikes and set ablaz
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a villager in Dayaldih village in Jamui District on April 18, reports Hindustan Times. According to the Police, the Maoist cadres arrived at Dayaldih village on bikes and set ablaze to the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Reliance towers after ordering some villagers, who were sleeping nearby, to leave. When a villager identified as Bhim Thakur raised an alarm the Maoist cadres shot him dead and also fired a few shots to scare away the people.
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April - 18 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on April 18 shot at several trucks and placed a demand of INR 20000 from every trucker plying through Wahthre village, around eight kilometres from Shahlang in East Khasi Hills District, reports Shillong Times
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on April 18 shot at several trucks and placed a demand of INR 20000 from every trucker plying through Wahthre village, around eight kilometres from Shahlang in East Khasi Hills District, reports Shillong Times. The militants blocked around 15 empty trucks bound for coal quarries and shot at the tyres at around 7.30 am, damaging as many as seven trucks, the sources said. The GNLA cadres also demanded Rs 20,000 from each truck. The militants also beat up some of the truckers, who refused to pay, injuring six of them.
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April - 18 
The Hindu reports that the Police recovered two decomposed bodies on April 18, suspected to be killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District, four months ago. The bodies were recov
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The Hindu reports that the Police recovered two decomposed bodies on April 18, suspected to be killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District, four months ago. The bodies were recovered on the basis of information received from a Maoist squad member, who was arrested on April 14, according to the District Police. "The decomposed bodies of two unidentified persons were recovered from Bhandarbilla village after the arrested Maoist, Parameshwar Roy, revealed during interrogation that two persons were killed and buried at the spot by the Goutam Rana squad around four months ago," Mukesh Kumar, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Jhargram Police District, said. Kumar pointed out that several persons in the region were missing for months and a majority of such cases remained unreported by the victims' family members fearing Maoist reprisal. "We need to go through all the missing complaints to establish the identity of the two bodies," he added.
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April - 18 
The Hindu reports that two villagers were abducted and subsequently killed by cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Khunti District on April 18. The deceas
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The Hindu reports that two villagers were abducted and subsequently killed by cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Khunti District on April 18. The deceased duo identified as Sukra Pahan (25) and Balram Singh (27) were abducted from their houses in Bandra village in the District in the night of April 17 and fired 13 bullets at them, killing them on the spot, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik said.
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April - 18 
The Maoists had given a 24 hour bandh (general shut down) call from Sunday midnight [April 17], to protest the arrest of their 'commander' of Bihar Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC), Sameer Das, in Banka District on April 14, adds Hindustan Ti
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The Maoists had given a 24 hour bandh (general shut down) call from Sunday midnight [April 17], to protest the arrest of their 'commander' of Bihar Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC), Sameer Das, in Banka District on April 14, adds Hindustan Times. In addition, day to day life came to a near halt under three blocks under Sherghati subdivision in Gaya District namely Dumaria, Imamganj and Banke Bazar due to the bandh call on April 18, given by the local committee of the Maoists to register its protest against recent Police operations in the area and the arrest of its cadres, reports Times of India.
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April - 19 
The Police arrested three Maoists, including a top Maoist, near Budhakhamari village under Bangriposhi Police Station in Mayurbhanj District, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dayal Gangwar said that the top Maoist has been identified
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The Police arrested three Maoists, including a top Maoist, near Budhakhamari village under Bangriposhi Police Station in Mayurbhanj District, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dayal Gangwar said that the top Maoist has been identified as Khokan Mahato alias Khagen (35), a resident of Simili area under Jhargram Police Station in West Midnapore District in West Bengal. Khagen was an ‘area commander’ and more than 30 cases, including murder, abduction and treason are pending against him in Odisha and West Bengal. Khagen was also involved in the abducting and killing of a Police Constable, Sarkar Hembram, at Beliabeda on March 6, the SP said. The other two arrestees were identified as Naba Mahanta and Jitendra Mahanta, his accomplices. The Police recovered land mines and some Maoist literature, Maoist posters from their homes.
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April - 19 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed in a gun battle with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Navigaarh in Pananwa Tand area in Gaya District on April 19, reports The Hindu. While a Maoist was also arrested, the
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed in a gun battle with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Navigaarh in Pananwa Tand area in Gaya District on April 19, reports The Hindu. While a Maoist was also arrested, the Police recovered three guns from the encounter site.
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April - 19 
An encounter was reported between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a transit camp of the Maoists in the Rajabasa village under Gurabanda Police Station in Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum Di
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An encounter was reported between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a transit camp of the Maoists in the Rajabasa village under Gurabanda Police Station in Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District on April 19, reports Times of India. The SFs neutralised the transit camp of the Maoists and recovered fire arms and explosives. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Jha, 100 rounds of fire were exchanged with the Maoists during the course of operation that lasted 15 minutes. Though there was no casualty, report indicated that the Maoists retreated to the West Bengal. "We have recovered country-made pistol, detonator, pipe bomb wireless set, Maoist literature, half-baked food items, dry ration, Army uniforms and polythene sheet from the site," said the SSP.
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April - 19 
Hindustan Times reports that the Central Government’s interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are likely to recommend more powers for the state to strengthen its special status under the Constitution. The panel is likely to propose that the state’s
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Hindustan Times reports that the Central Government’s interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are likely to recommend more powers for the state to strengthen its special status under the Constitution. The panel is likely to propose that the state’s governor and chief minister be given the titles of president and prime minister, respectively (as was the case before 1953). The interlocutors want greater devolution of power to the state legislature and elected local bodies. They also favour more confidence-building measures to create an atmosphere for talks with separatists, and a continuation of the dialogue with Pakistan. They are likely to propose that J&K be declared a free economic zone and that traditional route of trade and commerce, including roads to PoK, are reopened.
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April - 19 
Jammu and Kashmir Police have blamed jailed Muslim League Chairperson Ashiq Hussain Fakhtoo, former Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen chief Abdul Gani Dar and former militants Javed Ahmad Munshi and Nissar Ahmad Khan for the murder of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadees chief S
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Jammu and Kashmir Police have blamed jailed Muslim League Chairperson Ashiq Hussain Fakhtoo, former Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen chief Abdul Gani Dar and former militants Javed Ahmad Munshi and Nissar Ahmad Khan for the murder of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadees chief Showkat Ahmad Shah, according to The Telegraph. The Police said Fakhtoo and Dar hatched the conspiracy for Shah’s murder in the Srinagar Central Jail while Munshi made the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Khan detonated it.
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April - 19 
Militants on April 19 hurled grenades at the residence of a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Imphal, officials said, according to The Hindu. Two grenades were lobbed on the house of Khasim Ruivah, an independent MLA of the Chingai Assembly con
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Militants on April 19 hurled grenades at the residence of a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Imphal, officials said, according to The Hindu. Two grenades were lobbed on the house of Khasim Ruivah, an independent MLA of the Chingai Assembly constituency in Ukhrul District. They failed to explode and were later defused by bomb disposal experts, officials said, adding that the motive behind the attack was not known. Police will investigate whether the incident is connected to any monetary demands from militants.
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April - 19 
Nagaland Post reports that the arrest of a youth from Diphu railway station in Assam’s Karbi Anglong long with arms and INR 80,400 in cash on April 19 revealed that a section of militants and their linkmen in Nagaland, including two National Socialis
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Nagaland Post reports that the arrest of a youth from Diphu railway station in Assam’s Karbi Anglong long with arms and INR 80,400 in cash on April 19 revealed that a section of militants and their linkmen in Nagaland, including two National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres, were selling second-hand sophisticated arms to the mafia in Bihar. Dashan Poddar (23) confessed that he was transporting the arms, one AK-56 rifle and two magazines, from Dimapur to Munger in Bihar to hand them over to Ramakant Singh, who is the kingpin of a local mafia group there. According to a Police sources, the AK-56 rifle recovered from him was a used one and a Dimapur-based militant sold it for INR three lakh.
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April - 19 
PTI reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a forest guard, identified as Sisir Khosla (46), at Sunanagar Ghati under Orkel Police Station area in Malkangiri District on April 19. Khosla was working in Balimela for
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PTI reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a forest guard, identified as Sisir Khosla (46), at Sunanagar Ghati under Orkel Police Station area in Malkangiri District on April 19. Khosla was working in Balimela forest range.
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April - 19 
Reports indicate that a second battalion of the Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) will keep extra vigil in the Maoist infested Jhumra area of Bokaro District, while Dumka in Santhal Pargana, will get its first Paramilitary troopers. Announcing the
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Reports indicate that a second battalion of the Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) will keep extra vigil in the Maoist infested Jhumra area of Bokaro District, while Dumka in Santhal Pargana, will get its first Paramilitary troopers. Announcing the two new battalions of the force, CRPF Inspector-General (IG) Alok Raj on April 18 said reinforcement had become necessary because the troopers were not just fighting the Maoists in these places, but also splinter outfits like the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) and Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC). Currently, the CRPF has 13 battalions and two Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) units in the State. “Even six years ago, the Police did not dare to enter the Saranda forests in fear of Maoists. But in the past year, the CRPF entered the zone four times. The continued presence of Paramilitary Forces in Jhumra, which was once the training hub of Maoists, has dealt a severe blow to the Maoist outfit,” Raj said. “While we have strengthened our base, the same has been done by Maoists in Chatra, Latehar, Palamu, Khunti and Dumka. So, the need to raise more battalions,” he added.
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April - 19 
Reports indicate that, top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM militants have started moving towards mountains, including Pir Panjal Range, ahead of the summer facing threats to their lives in low lying belt as local people have started refusing shelter to
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Reports indicate that, top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM militants have started moving towards mountains, including Pir Panjal Range, ahead of the summer facing threats to their lives in low lying belt as local people have started refusing shelter to them. The militants are shifting their hideouts from plain areas of Kishtwar, Doda, Banihal, Ramban, Mahore, Gool and parts of Poonch and Rajouri Districts towards mountainous areas including Pir Panjal Range, which is known as comparatively safer area for the militants in summer. Habib Gujjar group of the LeT outfit, which was having strength of five, has reportedly left Keshwan and proceeded towards Warwan and Dachchan in Kishtwar District. Abu Moosa, a ‘divisional commander’ of the LeT, who was instrumental in the killing of two jawans (troopers) of Territorial Army (TA) at Gool in Ramban District few months back, has also deserted Gool and fled to Pir Panjal Range. According to sources, majority of militant ‘commanders’ in different districts of Jammu region, have shifted to mountains well ahead of summer as they have also been directed to do so by their mentors from across the border.
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April - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Hilal Ahmad Palla alias Umer, from Mamoosa at Pattan area of Baramulla District on April 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Umer is a resident of Dangerpora in Pattan. He was in
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Hilal Ahmad Palla alias Umer, from Mamoosa at Pattan area of Baramulla District on April 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Umer is a resident of Dangerpora in Pattan. He was involved in the killing of three civilians, including contractor Nazir Ahmad Lone of Kreeri of Baramulla District, Ghulam Mohinuddin Dar of Batpora of Kupwara District and Bashir Ahmad Tantray of Mamoosa. One AK rifle, two AK magazines, 50 rounds of live AK ammunition, two hand grenades, and a pouch were recovered from the possession of the arrested militant. He had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for receiving training in the handling of illegal arms and ammunition in year 2000.
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April - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one cadre of Tamnganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Ningthoukhongjam Sushil alias Ingo alias Isingchaoba Singh (30), from Kiyamgei Maning Leikai near Heibong Makhong H
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one cadre of Tamnganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Ningthoukhongjam Sushil alias Ingo alias Isingchaoba Singh (30), from Kiyamgei Maning Leikai near Heibong Makhong High School area in Imphal East District on April 19. One .9mm pistol containing a magazine loaded with five live rounds was recovered from his possession.
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April - 19 
Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered 37.5 kilograms of explosives, 300 gelatin sticks, 1,200 detonators and fuse wire packed in three bags in a general compartment of the 15092 Up Cachar Express at Lumding in Nagaon District on an un
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Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered 37.5 kilograms of explosives, 300 gelatin sticks, 1,200 detonators and fuse wire packed in three bags in a general compartment of the 15092 Up Cachar Express at Lumding in Nagaon District on an unspecified date. The train was coming from Silchar.
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April - 19 
SFs arrested a cadre of the Malemnganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-M), identified as Oinam Arun Singh alias Nanao (30), from his own house in Imphal West District. Arun disclosed that he is working under the command of one ‘finance of
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SFs arrested a cadre of the Malemnganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-M), identified as Oinam Arun Singh alias Nanao (30), from his own house in Imphal West District. Arun disclosed that he is working under the command of one ‘finance officer’, identified as Anand Singh of Khurai Kongpal, for the last one year and he was assigned to collect and transfer money from one place to another under the instruction of Anand Singh.
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April - 19 
The crew of the Denmark-flagged ship MV Danica Sunrise, which was intercepted and detained by the Coast Guard in Mumbai port on April 17, admitted of having dumped two AK-47 rifles in the Arabian Sea, The Hindu reported on April 20. Ever since the sh
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The crew of the Denmark-flagged ship MV Danica Sunrise, which was intercepted and detained by the Coast Guard in Mumbai port on April 17, admitted of having dumped two AK-47 rifles in the Arabian Sea, The Hindu reported on April 20. Ever since the ship was detained on the basis of intelligence inputs that the vessel was carrying a large cache of arms and ammunition, the crew and the guards were being interrogated by a team comprising of various security agencies. There are eight members on the ship, six crew and two security guards. The crews are all believed to be Danish nationals, while the two security guards are from Britain.
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April - 19 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on April 19 accused independent MLA from Phungyar Assembly Constituency of Ukhrul District Wungnaoshang Keishing that he has been working hand in glove with Ibobi government’s policy to
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on April 19 accused independent MLA from Phungyar Assembly Constituency of Ukhrul District Wungnaoshang Keishing that he has been working hand in glove with Ibobi government’s policy to disintegrate Naga territories by creating a new cosmopolitan District, states Kanglaonline. Wungnaoshang Keishing has been demanding a separate district for the Phungyar sub-division by bifurcating the Ukhrul district, and according to the MLA himself and indeed many observers, this was objected by among others, the NSCN-IM and so also the United Naga Council (UNC). Wungnaoshang Keishing`s convoy was attacked by heavily armed persons near Riha village in Ukhrul District on April 15 killing eight people which include six of the MLA’s security guards and two civilians. Keishing escaped with a minor injury in the incident. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack on the MLA.
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April - 19 
The security agencies in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh are verifying the death of Mangal Singh Korchami alias Diwakar, ‘commander’ of the Tippagarh dalam (squad) and ‘secretary’ of the North Gadchiroli division of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Commit
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The security agencies in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh are verifying the death of Mangal Singh Korchami alias Diwakar, ‘commander’ of the Tippagarh dalam (squad) and ‘secretary’ of the North Gadchiroli division of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee in Nagpur. Diwakar's family in Talwargarh village in North Gadchiroli received the news of the death through a letter supposedly sent by his dalam. Police sources say that Diwakar wanted to start a separate outfit. The Tippagarh dalam was largely responsible for the 51 Police deaths in 2009.
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April - 19 
Times of India reports that Mangal Singh Korchami alias Diwakar, a top ranking Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] leader was killed by dalam (squad) members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Nagpur District on April 19. Diwakar was the
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Times of India reports that Mangal Singh Korchami alias Diwakar, a top ranking Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] leader was killed by dalam (squad) members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Nagpur District on April 19. Diwakar was the ‘commander’ of the Tippagarh dalam and ‘secretary’ of the North Gadchiroli division of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) in Nagpur. Diwakar and his wife, Jyoti had been instrumental in strengthening the Naxal base in the northern part of the District. Police sources say that Diwakar wanted to start a separate outfit. The Tippagarh dalam was largely responsible for the 51 Police deaths in 2009.
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April - 19 
Times of India reports that six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests of Khobramendha near Malewada village under Wadsa division of Gadchi
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Times of India reports that six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests of Khobramendha near Malewada village under Wadsa division of Gadchiroli District in the afternoon of April 19. One of the injured troopers, identified as Mahendra Singh from Punjab, later died of his injuries. Viresh Prabhu, Superintendent of Police (SP, Gadchiroli) said that the encounter started following CRPF troopers getting information about heavy Maoists presence in the Khobramendha forest, adds Hindustan Times. “We suspected couple of deaths from the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist] side as heavy firing witnessed from both the sides,” he said. However, the District administration could not find a single body of Naxalite at the site.
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April - 20 
A bomb explosion was reported from the house of a candidate for village sarpanch (president/ chief of Gram Panchayat,) in the District, but it was not known if there was any casualty, they said. The 10-phase polls will end on May 28.
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A bomb explosion was reported from the house of a candidate for village sarpanch (president/ chief of Gram Panchayat,) in the District, but it was not known if there was any casualty, they said. The 10-phase polls will end on May 28.
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April - 20 
A meeting was held in the Odisha Secretariat under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary Bijaya Kumar Patnaik to review on the progress of the Integrated Action Plan in 15 Maoist prone Districts. As per the information in the meeting, out of INR 3.
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A meeting was held in the Odisha Secretariat under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary Bijaya Kumar Patnaik to review on the progress of the Integrated Action Plan in 15 Maoist prone Districts. As per the information in the meeting, out of INR 3.75 billion financial assistance, INR 3.41 billion has already been utilized and the works of 7,587 projects are in progress. It is expected to take up projects of INR 4.50 billion in the next year. Including Development Commissioner Rabinarayan Senapati, Secretaries of Water Resources, Rural Development, Special Secretary of Planning and Coordination Department were present. It was emphasized to prepare the guide line as per requirement of the people, and to alternate arrangement if any project not applicable. After the meeting the Chief Secretary said, the first phase of INR 4.77 billion will be completed by the month of June. It is to be mentioned here that the Government has sanctioned INR 250 million each to 15 District Collectors in the year 2010-11 and has been instructed to utilize by June.
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April - 20 
Around 70 Bru families from Naisingpara relief camp in the neighbouring North Tripura district returned to Mizoram on April 20, reports Assam Tribune. The source said that while 127 families were expected to return, some families refused to come back
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Around 70 Bru families from Naisingpara relief camp in the neighbouring North Tripura district returned to Mizoram on April 20, reports Assam Tribune. The source said that while 127 families were expected to return, some families refused to come back making several excuses.
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April - 20 
Daily Excelsior reports that the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) suspended its constituent Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (IuM) after the Chief patron of the party Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari met the Centre’s Interlocutors on Kashmir in Srinag
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Daily Excelsior reports that the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) suspended its constituent Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (IuM) after the Chief patron of the party Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari met the Centre’s Interlocutors on Kashmir in Srinagar. The IuM is among the founder constituents of Hurriyat Conference and one of the seven parties which have representative in the highest decision-making body, the Executive Committee. Meanwhile, the Interlocutors said the intelligentsia in Jammu and Kashmir was against the division of the State on communal lines but favoured strengthening the special status under Article 370 and devolution of powers to the regions and sub-regions. The Interlocutors also visited Sopore in Baramulla District where they met young people, community leaders and local representatives of political parties to ascertain their views on a political settlement in the State.
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April - 20 
IBNS reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during a gun-battle with the Police in Chinnari forest area of Narayanpur District April 20. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Dev Narayan Patel said that the Maoists were
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IBNS reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during a gun-battle with the Police in Chinnari forest area of Narayanpur District April 20. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Dev Narayan Patel said that the Maoists were gathered to conduct a meeting ahead of elections in the area in order to motivate the youth to join their ranks. The Police also recovered a rifle, six cartridges, a Tiffin-bomb, Maoists literature, wires, three detonators, other explosives and grocery items from their hideout.
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April - 20 
Indian Express reports that a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple, identified as ‘commander’ Surya alias Ramesh Gawde and his wife Jamuna alias Dasri Atram, belonging to the Sironcha dalam (squad), surrendered before the Police
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Indian Express reports that a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple, identified as ‘commander’ Surya alias Ramesh Gawde and his wife Jamuna alias Dasri Atram, belonging to the Sironcha dalam (squad), surrendered before the Police in Gadchiroli District on April 20. According to the Police, they escaped from their place of posting in Chhattisgarh to reach the Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) office a few days ago. “It is a big surrender. They have been senior cadres in dalams since 2005. While Surya is 26, Jamuna is 20. They contacted me from Chhattisgarh saying they wanted to give up arms since they were feeling suffocated and wronged,” SP Veeresh Prabhu said. The couple is involved in at least 10 cases of crimes, including firing on the Police, arson and murders, the SP claimed.
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April - 20 
Nearly 2,500 Police officials and constables have left for different places under Maoist-affected Madhuban (Bhagalpur District), Phenhara (Champaran District) and Tetariya (Nawada District) blocks (administrative divisions), which will go for panchay
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Nearly 2,500 Police officials and constables have left for different places under Maoist-affected Madhuban (Bhagalpur District), Phenhara (Champaran District) and Tetariya (Nawada District) blocks (administrative divisions), which will go for panchayat (village level local self government institution) polls on today [April 20].
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April - 20 
Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the Lilong Chajing Awang Leikai residential gate of Khagembam Radheshyam Singh (48), who is the Medical Superintendent in Chandel District Hospital, on April 20. Regarding th
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Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the Lilong Chajing Awang Leikai residential gate of Khagembam Radheshyam Singh (48), who is the Medical Superintendent in Chandel District Hospital, on April 20. Regarding threats and demands, close relative of the victim said that there were no threat and demand to the victim, however one month back a demand letter was found at his gate, demanding INR one million by one Khaba Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), adds Imphal Free press.
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April - 20 
Sangai Express reports that United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ R. K. Meghen has stated that proposal of UNLF for holding plebiscite to resolve the Manipur-India conflict is not an objective but only a means for achieving the objective
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Sangai Express reports that United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ R. K. Meghen has stated that proposal of UNLF for holding plebiscite to resolve the Manipur-India conflict is not an objective but only a means for achieving the objective of empowering the people. Talking to media on the sideline of being produced in the special court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Guwahati on April 20, Meghen said that the ongoing campaign for holding plebiscite being witnessed in Manipur including one of the hill Districts is encouraging and such democratic process of public discussion on the issue is required.
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April - 20 
The Hindu reports that Sariami Dara alias Santosh (35), a self-styled ‘deputy commandant’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), surrendered before Deputy Inspector-General (DIG), south-west range, Soumendra Priyadarshi in Malkangiri Di
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The Hindu reports that Sariami Dara alias Santosh (35), a self-styled ‘deputy commandant’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), surrendered before Deputy Inspector-General (DIG), south-west range, Soumendra Priyadarshi in Malkangiri District on April 20. According to Malkangiri Police, Santosh was a part of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the Maoists. Santosh, hailed from Jileliguda village under MV-79 Police Station area, and was active in Malkangiri, Koraput and Rayagada Districts, Superintendent of Police (SP) Anirudha Singh said. He had joined the Maoists around ten years ago and was involved in several major cases of violence and killings in Odisha and adjoining States. Santosh was involved in the killing of 38 greyhound troopers of Andhra Pradesh while they were crossing Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri District after a combing operation in June 2008. He was also part of the team of Maoists that triggered the powerful landmine blast to kill seventeen SOG troopers in an anti-landmine vehicle near MV126 village in the District in July 2008. He was also part of Maoist attacks on Koraput town and its District armory in 2004, attack on Nayagarh town and its armory in 2008, Maoist attack on Panchpatmali hilltop mines of National Aluminum Company Limited (NALCO) at Damanjodi of Koraput District in 2009.
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April - 20 
The Home Ministry asked intelligence agencies to verify records and see whether the suspected money launderer Hasan Ali Khan or his alleged hawala network had links with any terror outfit or was ever used to transfer money to any them or their fronts
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The Home Ministry asked intelligence agencies to verify records and see whether the suspected money launderer Hasan Ali Khan or his alleged hawala network had links with any terror outfit or was ever used to transfer money to any them or their fronts, Times of India reported on April 21. "We have asked both the Intelligence Bureau ( IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing ( RAW) to check details and get back to us as early as possible," a senior Home Ministry official was quoted saying. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which comes under the Finance Ministry, had written to the Ministry after being pulled up by a Mumbai special court for its shoddy probe into Hasan Ali's casein April 2011. The directorate is currently probing the alleged money laundering case worth $8 billion against him.
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April - 20 
The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on April 20, filed a supplementary chargesheet against Praveen Mutalik accused in the Malegaon blast case (September 29, 2008) in the Maharashtra Control of Organized crime Act (MCOCA) Court, reports The Hin
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The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on April 20, filed a supplementary chargesheet against Praveen Mutalik accused in the Malegaon blast case (September 29, 2008) in the Maharashtra Control of Organized crime Act (MCOCA) Court, reports The Hindu. "We have filed a 435-page chargesheet against Mutalik. We have several statements of witnesses recorded before a magistrate. An identification parade of Mutalik was also conducted. We have enough evidence against Mutalik,'' ATS Chief Rakesh Maria was quoted saying. According to the chargesheet, Mutalik, who was arrested on January 31 from Belgaum in Karnataka, had worked as a personal secretary to key accused Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit for three months and assembled bombs and their fuses at Purohit's order. The ATS has charged him with aiding and abetting the crime.
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April - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the hawala (illegal money transfer) case of Jammu and Kashmir in which Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a close aide of Syed Ali Shah Geelani was arrested under Unlawful Activities (Preventiv
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the hawala (illegal money transfer) case of Jammu and Kashmir in which Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a close aide of Syed Ali Shah Geelani was arrested under Unlawful Activities (Preventive) Act in January. During his interrogation, Bhat told the Police that he had passed money to several separatist leaders following which Delhi Police handed over a one-line notice to Geelani and had later summoned and questioned him and recorded his statement. Two other persons including one from Kupwara and another from Sopore in north Kashmir were also arrested in this case.
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April - 20 
Times of India reports that one woman and a Police officer were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were opposing the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) elections in Ramsinghdih Panchayat und
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Times of India reports that one woman and a Police officer were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were opposing the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) elections in Ramsinghdih Panchayat under Laxmipur block (administrative division) in Jamui District on April 20. Three Maoists, who had queued up before a booth at Ramsinghdih Panchayat, opened fire killing Assistant Sub-Inspector Rajendra Jha on the incident site, the Police said. The Maoists later demanded a matchbox from a woman, identified as Aisa Khatoon, to set ablaze a tractor near the booth. As the woman refused, they fired at her, killing her and injuring two other villagers, the sources said.
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April - 20 
Top Police officials of Gadchiroli District visited Kandholi and other nearby villages and met the locals as part of a drive to boost confidence of villagers in the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] fight. They engaged the villagers in the discussion
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Top Police officials of Gadchiroli District visited Kandholi and other nearby villages and met the locals as part of a drive to boost confidence of villagers in the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] fight. They engaged the villagers in the discussion to fight the Maoists. A large number of villagers turned up for the meeting and vowed to fight the extremists, the Police said.
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April - 20 
Troops neutralised a militant hideout in the Hatmullah forests of Kupwara District, according to The Hindu. An Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) with six rounds, three hand-grenades, four AK rifle magazines, 50 rounds for Pika guns and a tape-reco
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Troops neutralised a militant hideout in the Hatmullah forests of Kupwara District, according to The Hindu. An Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) with six rounds, three hand-grenades, four AK rifle magazines, 50 rounds for Pika guns and a tape-recorder were recovered from the site.
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April - 20 
Two Over Ground Workers (OGWs), namely Shahnaz Ahmad Mir and Ghulam Qadir Mir, residents of Dadsara Tral, owing allegiance to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were arrested by Police from Chandrigam-Awantipora area of Pulwama District on April 20, reports Dai
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Two Over Ground Workers (OGWs), namely Shahnaz Ahmad Mir and Ghulam Qadir Mir, residents of Dadsara Tral, owing allegiance to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were arrested by Police from Chandrigam-Awantipora area of Pulwama District on April 20, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol, two pistol magazines, one AK 47 rifle body, seven hand grenades and 135 rounds were recovered from their possession of arrested.
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April - 21 
A Dimasa rebel group is ready to lay down arms in a formal ceremony in Haflong in North Cachar Hills District after the period of the electoral code of conduct is over with the counting of the votes on May 13, reports Telegraph.
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A Dimasa rebel group is ready to lay down arms in a formal ceremony in Haflong in North Cachar Hills District after the period of the electoral code of conduct is over with the counting of the votes on May 13, reports Telegraph.
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April - 21 
In three major successful operations, carried out on April 21 Security Forces (SFs) killed two top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Kishtwar District, captured three hawala (illegal money transfer) operators in Banihal of Ramban District and seized
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In three major successful operations, carried out on April 21 Security Forces (SFs) killed two top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Kishtwar District, captured three hawala (illegal money transfer) operators in Banihal of Ramban District and seized explosives from Panchayat (village level local self-government) building at Khari, Banihal, which had been dumped by militants to disrupt Panchayat elections, scheduled for May 16, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs eliminated two dreaded LeT militants, Mohammad Sultan Bhat (‘district commander’ of LeT) alias Noman, resident of Naik Mohalla, Saranwa in Kishtwar District and Jaan Mohammad of Chatroo in Doda District, who happened to be close associates of Lashkar ‘divisional commander’ Salman alias Habib Gujjar alias Jameel in Kishtwar. However, two more LeT militants including Salman himself and Mohammad Ishaq Lone have managed to escape from the encounter site. Recoveries made from the site of encounter included one AK-47 rifle with two magazines, one grenade and a large quantity of ammunition and explosive material. Salman alias Habib Gujjar was instrumental in a series of subversive activities in Kishtwar District. Meanwhile, the hawala racket, was busted by Ramban Police, that originated from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and channelised through Aijaz Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Dulligam and settled in Chakoti, PoK since 1997 where he was operating as a top ‘commander’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) outfit. Of three hawala operators captured by Police, one was Sheikh’s brother-in-law Barkat Ali Dar. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ramban Anil Magotra said, adding that hawala consignment was delivered at Bijbehara in Anantnag District at the behest of Sheikh. The seized hawala money was meant for militants and their families. Along with Dar, two other operators Farhad Ali Khanday and Mohammad Ramzan Hajam (both from Banihal) were also arrested by SFs and INR 1.99 lakh were recovered from their possession. Hajam happened to be father of a slain HM militant Gulzar Ahmed.
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April - 21 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants in Imphal. The arrestees were identified as Haobijam Khambaton alias Bicky (27), Mutum Gobin alias Nanao (20) and Dongri Maram (20).
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants in Imphal. The arrestees were identified as Haobijam Khambaton alias Bicky (27), Mutum Gobin alias Nanao (20) and Dongri Maram (20).
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April - 21 
Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh Governments sought extension of the ban on United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), citing unabated terror activities of the group in their territories and links with small groups operating in the neighbouring states, r
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Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh Governments sought extension of the ban on United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), citing unabated terror activities of the group in their territories and links with small groups operating in the neighbouring states, reports CNN-IBN. Deposing before Unlawful Activities Prevention Tribunal headed by Delhi High Court Judge Mukta Gupta said the ban will help the security agencies in taking "effective action" against the terror activities, official sources told Press Trust of India.
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April - 21 
Seventy nine percent voting was recorded in third phase of Panchayat elections. While, polling were differed in Purmandal block in Samba District, Nunar in Ganderbal District and Chadoora in Budgam District.
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Seventy nine percent voting was recorded in third phase of Panchayat elections. While, polling were differed in Purmandal block in Samba District, Nunar in Ganderbal District and Chadoora in Budgam District.
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April - 21 
SFs recovered two Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades and one Chinese grenade from the roof of Panchayat Building from to Khari in Banihal of Ramban District ahead of the Panchayat elections, scheduled in 9th phase on May 16. Sources said th
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SFs recovered two Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades and one Chinese grenade from the roof of Panchayat Building from to Khari in Banihal of Ramban District ahead of the Panchayat elections, scheduled in 9th phase on May 16. Sources said the militants had dumped the explosives well in advance in the building to disrupt the elections. The explosive devices were defused by a Bomb Disposal Squad.
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April - 21 
Six Pakistani nationals, including two militants, lodged in Jammu and Kashmir and Tihar jails were released by India on April 21, according to Daily Excelsior. They were handed over to Pakistani authorities by Border Security Force (BSF) officials vi
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Six Pakistani nationals, including two militants, lodged in Jammu and Kashmir and Tihar jails were released by India on April 21, according to Daily Excelsior. They were handed over to Pakistani authorities by Border Security Force (BSF) officials via the Attari-Wagah joint check-post. The militants, identified as Shehzad Khan and Tariq Mohammad told the media that they had illegally crossed over to India to participate in 'jihad' in Jammu and Kashmir. But they were caught by paramilitary forces and jailed thereafter.
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April - 21 
Surrendered tribal guerrillas in Tripura on April 21 organized a road blockade and a hunger strike demanding that the Government should rehabilitate them, reports inewsone. ‘We will launch an indefinite hunger strike if the state government does not
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Surrendered tribal guerrillas in Tripura on April 21 organized a road blockade and a hunger strike demanding that the Government should rehabilitate them, reports inewsone. ‘We will launch an indefinite hunger strike if the state government does not fulfill our demands, including the one to rehabilitate the surrendered militants,’ president of joint action committee (JAC) Danniel Debbarma stated. The Thursday protest, initially planned to last 48 hours, was withdrawn one hour after its launch in the morning after senior officials assured the surrendered tribal extremists of holding a meeting with them on April 27.
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April - 21 
The counsel for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, Palleti Appa Rao has submitted a petition for the speedy trail in the Gunukurayi encounter case to the Judicial First Class Magistrate of Chintapalli J. Naga Seshaiah in Vishak
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The counsel for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, Palleti Appa Rao has submitted a petition for the speedy trail in the Gunukurayi encounter case to the Judicial First Class Magistrate of Chintapalli J. Naga Seshaiah in Vishakhapatnam District on April 21. During the course of arguments, the prosecution said that the four leaders Kobad Gandhy, N. Ravi Sharma, Prasad Singh and Amit Bagchi along with Chenda Bhushanam, who was recently arrested by the Odisha Police, would be produced in the court on April 27.
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April - 21 
The High Court (HC) in Cuttack District granted bail to top Maoist leader of Andhra Pradesh Sriramulu Srinivasulu, who is now lodged in Malkangiri jail for his alleged involvement in assaulting the State Police. The single judge Bench of Justice C. R
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The High Court (HC) in Cuttack District granted bail to top Maoist leader of Andhra Pradesh Sriramulu Srinivasulu, who is now lodged in Malkangiri jail for his alleged involvement in assaulting the State Police. The single judge Bench of Justice C. R. Dash granted bail to Sriramulu for a bail bond of INR 30,000 and two sureties of like amount. The HC however, has imposed some strict conditions on the release of the Maoist leader who was arrested in July 2007 from Bariguda forest in Kalimela area of Malkangiri District. The HC has asked Sriramulu to leave the State within 24 hours of his release and shall not enter into the State unless and until he is summoned by any court.
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April - 21 
The Hindu reports that the District Police recovered two landmines with about 50 kilograms of explosive materials planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at two different places on the road connecting Kunduli and Deomali hi
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The Hindu reports that the District Police recovered two landmines with about 50 kilograms of explosive materials planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at two different places on the road connecting Kunduli and Deomali hills in Koraput District on April 21. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Soumendra Priyadarshi, South West range, these landmines were planted by the Maoists to block the Police Forces reaching the mountains last month when they had organised a meeting along with the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) of Narayanpatna. The recovery included 180 gelatine sticks, four detonators and about 30 metres of wire. Looking at the amount of explosives recovered, Priyadarshi said that the landmine could have blown off a heavy vehicle with ease.
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April - 21 
The Hindu reports that three Left Wing Extremist (LWE) cadres of the Communist Party of India- Marxist-Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti) identified as ‘District committee member’ Rachapalli Anjaneyulu, S. Sundar Rao and B. Suresh were arrested
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The Hindu reports that three Left Wing Extremist (LWE) cadres of the Communist Party of India- Marxist-Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti) identified as ‘District committee member’ Rachapalli Anjaneyulu, S. Sundar Rao and B. Suresh were arrested by a Special Police party at a place somewhere between Pedagarlapadu and Takkellapadu villages in Guntur District on April 21. A pistol of Chinese make, three live cartridges and two ‘tapanchas' were seized from them. Superintendent of Police (SP) A. Ravichandra said, Anjaneyulu was a member of the Subhash Group of the CPI-ML Janashakti and was involved in several offences, including the murder of a forest guard. Anjaneyulu and his associates confessed that they were planning to eliminate N. Sankar of Gurazala whom they accused of being a Police informer.
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April - 21 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on April 21 said that the peace process might be derailed, if the Government of India “forgot in what spirit the peace process was initiated” reports Nagaland Post. A Statement issued b
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on April 21 said that the peace process might be derailed, if the Government of India “forgot in what spirit the peace process was initiated” reports Nagaland Post. A Statement issued by NSCN said that the Home Secretary of India, G. K Pillai “unexpectedly” started standing in the way with strange statement such as, “After a little bit of progress with the NSCN (I-M) from the present stage, we shall start talks with NSCN (K) including State Government fully in picture.” “It will be wise on the part of any authority not to exert beyond his authority and the government of India is expected to check such undue exercise of power before the peace process is endangered,” the statement added. The NSCN (I-M) said it took strong exception to the false allegation levelled against it by Union Ministry of Home Affairs of purportedly planning to assassinate S.C. Jamir. Maintaining that it has no such intention to harm S.C. Jamir, the NSCN (I-M) said the inputs reportedly received from “so-called reliable sources” derived from S.C. Jamir himself and his brother Sungit Jamir.
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April - 21 
The Paresh Barua-faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) re-organized its armed wing by dismantling its existing battalions and bringing all its cadres under the mobile military headquarters. The decision to re-organize the armed wing was t
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The Paresh Barua-faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) re-organized its armed wing by dismantling its existing battalions and bringing all its cadres under the mobile military headquarters. The decision to re-organize the armed wing was taken during a 10-day meeting, chaired by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua, held from March 20 to 29 at the outfit’s mobile headquarters. The resolution was to come into effect from April 21.
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April - 21 
The people of Bherbheri village near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District have formed a defence force on their own to tackle the militants, who swoop down from the hills in adjacent Arunachal Pradesh and indulge in rampant extortio
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The people of Bherbheri village near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District have formed a defence force on their own to tackle the militants, who swoop down from the hills in adjacent Arunachal Pradesh and indulge in rampant extortion. At a recent meeting the villagers decided to stay alert and together in “times of trouble”. Sources said the Bodo militants have renewed their drive to distribute extortion notices to petty businessmen in several villages located along the border adjacent to the Sonai-Rupai and Chariduwar reserve forests areas.
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April - 21 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reported to be aides of ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan, surrendered before Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar in Ranchi District on April 21, reports Telegraph. The surrender
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reported to be aides of ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan, surrendered before Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar in Ranchi District on April 21, reports Telegraph. The surrendered Maoists are identified as Arjun Mirdha (32) Ram Lohra (19) and Sukhram Singh Munda (18). Mirdha is a resident of Ramdera village while both Lohra and Munda were residents of Huanghatu village. Mirdha, is said to have joined the Maoist organisation in 2001, after being influenced by Maoist leader Nitin da. “Arjun Mirdha was also a member of the squad which had abducted and killed trader Mahesh Mahto and his brother at Sataki in Angara Police Station area in 2009,” SSP Kumar said. Prodded about the reasons to surrender, Mirdha said that he was disillusioned with the Maoist ideology. Further, the SSP added that of the other two, Ram Lohra joined the rebel faction in 2007 and was actively involved in organising guerrilla meetings in villages. “Lohra received arms training in Porahat and used to carry an SLR rifle with him. He is accused of attacking a Police team in Arki in 2009 and ambushing a Police camp in Baruhatu,” Kumar said. Sukhram Singh Munda, on the other hand, joined the Maoists in 2007 and was mainly engaged in arranging food for the squad members. Each of the surrendered Maoists were provided INR 50, 000 under the State Government’s surrender policy.
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April - 21 
Unidentified militants hurled grenades at two houses on April 21, including the house of Superintendent of Chandel District Hospital, Khagembam Radheshyam, in the Lilong Chajing area in Thoubal District, reports The Telegraph. Police later defused it
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Unidentified militants hurled grenades at two houses on April 21, including the house of Superintendent of Chandel District Hospital, Khagembam Radheshyam, in the Lilong Chajing area in Thoubal District, reports The Telegraph. Police later defused it. Sources revealed that some militants who claimed to be members of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Khaba Metei (KCP-KM) faction demanded payment of INR 1 Million from the official a few weeks ago. In another incident, the militants lobbed a powerful grenade at the house of upa adhyaksa (Deputy President) of Thoubal zila parishad (District Council), Phuritsabam Jiten, at his house at Thoubal.
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April - 21 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) charged National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Supremo Th Muivah of carrying out petty communal politics. He is being scorned by other communities for his narrow minded approach and has br
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) charged National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Supremo Th Muivah of carrying out petty communal politics. He is being scorned by other communities for his narrow minded approach and has brought nothing but sowed ill feelings among the residents of the state, a press release by Ksh Yoiheba, senior publicity office of the UNLF stated. Though the different approaches executed by Muivah to sow disharmony among the different communities including the Kuki and the Meetei have failed and this frustrates the NSCN (IM) leader.
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April - 22 
A team of Loran Police and Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of explosive material from Chikri Ban in Loran forests of Poonch District. A hideout of the militants was neutralised in the operation. Recoveries included one fuse, one rocket launch
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A team of Loran Police and Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of explosive material from Chikri Ban in Loran forests of Poonch District. A hideout of the militants was neutralised in the operation. Recoveries included one fuse, one rocket launcher shell, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three AK magazines, five grenades of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), eight HE Chinese grenades, three fuses of detonators, three pistol magazines and 102 AK rounds.
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April - 22 
Following continuous attacks by militants on telecom towers and employees associated with the industry in Manipur, the telecom service of Airtel Company stopped its operations in the state, reports Truth Dive.
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Following continuous attacks by militants on telecom towers and employees associated with the industry in Manipur, the telecom service of Airtel Company stopped its operations in the state, reports Truth Dive.
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April - 22 
In a significant development, thirteen militants of the Black Widow (BW) on April 22 surrendered along with arms and ammunition before Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, reports Truth Dive. In a formal ceremony at Manipur IGAR auditorium, BW, whose ar
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In a significant development, thirteen militants of the Black Widow (BW) on April 22 surrendered along with arms and ammunition before Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, reports Truth Dive. In a formal ceremony at Manipur IGAR auditorium, BW, whose area of operation is mostly confined in Assam, laid down their arms and decided to return to the mainstream. They handed over one ak-47 rifle, two 9 mm SMC, one G-3 rifle, two lethod guns, and seven 9mm pistols.
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April - 22 
It has been revealed that Barkat Ali Dar, who was arrested for allegedly channeling or “promoting militancy” on April 21, in connection with hawala (illegal money transfer) money is the uncle of a Congress legislator, adds Indian Express.
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It has been revealed that Barkat Ali Dar, who was arrested for allegedly channeling or “promoting militancy” on April 21, in connection with hawala (illegal money transfer) money is the uncle of a Congress legislator, adds Indian Express.
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April - 22 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) (Lamyanba Khuman) militant after a brief encounter at Nungpakthabi village under Sapermeina Police Station in Sadar Hill in Senapati District on April 22. T
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) (Lamyanba Khuman) militant after a brief encounter at Nungpakthabi village under Sapermeina Police Station in Sadar Hill in Senapati District on April 22. The arrested militant was identified as Yumnam Surjit alias Abung (27). SFs recovered one AK-47 Rifles loaded with a magazine containing nine live rounds and 12 empty cases of AK ammunitions, one lethod gun and four live lethod shells and two fired empty cases of lethod shells along with two demand letters of the KCP(MC) Lamyanba Khuman from his possession.
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April - 22 
Police have arrested two police personnel, identified as Mahroof Ahmed, a Follower in Police Department and Parvez Ahmed, a Special Police Officer (SPO) with Commando Group, both residents of Mendhar, along with Liaquat Hussain of Balakot who is with
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Police have arrested two police personnel, identified as Mahroof Ahmed, a Follower in Police Department and Parvez Ahmed, a Special Police Officer (SPO) with Commando Group, both residents of Mendhar, along with Liaquat Hussain of Balakot who is with 156 Territorial Army (TA) as a jawan (trooper), for their involvement in militancy and recovered two Pakistan made pistols from their possession in Mendhar town of Poonch District on April 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The police and TA personnel were being quizzed to ascertain identity of the militants, who had been supplying weapons to them for further deliveries to their colleagues. Police suspected a link between recent recovery of pistols from Bhati Dhar forests in Poonch District and the pistols recovered from SPO and TA jawan as all of them were of same make. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rajouri-Poonch Range stated that, "Definitely, the arrested policemen and TA jawan were involved in militancy. They were working for the militants, which is evident from the fact that they were in possession of Pakistan made pistols. We are subjecting the arrested persons to sustained questioning to ascertain the source of weapons.” A FIR No. 52/11 under Sections 7/25 Arms Act, 120-B and 122 Ranjit Penal Code (RPC) has been registered against the accused at Mendhar Police Station for further investigations.
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April - 22 
Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested six militants with a hand-made pistol and three magazines from Bongaigaon-Chapaguri Road in front of Lower Assam Hospital in Bongaigaon District on April 22. The arrested militants were identified
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Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested six militants with a hand-made pistol and three magazines from Bongaigaon-Chapaguri Road in front of Lower Assam Hospital in Bongaigaon District on April 22. The arrested militants were identified as Mahadev Das (20), Sanjib Dey (20), Sanath Saha (18), Goutam Mahanayak (29), Omar Ali (30) and Albus Salam (35).
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April - 22 
The extremist leader Swami Aseemanand, who is accused of masterminding bomb explosions in Ajmer Dargah, Mecca mosque, Malegaon and Samjhauta Express, told a trial court in Ajmer on April 22 that he was innocent and that probe agencies had extracted a
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The extremist leader Swami Aseemanand, who is accused of masterminding bomb explosions in Ajmer Dargah, Mecca mosque, Malegaon and Samjhauta Express, told a trial court in Ajmer on April 22 that he was innocent and that probe agencies had extracted a confession from him under duress, reports Times of India. “I am innocent and have done nothing wrong. They (probe agencies) forced me to confess and now I am putting the facts before the court to get justice," Aseemanand told reporters as he came out of the court. The Rajasthan Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) had arrested Aseemanand on January 22, 2011.
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April - 22 
The Hindu reports that the Police arrested two persons identified as K. Sambaiah (45) and P. Prasad alias Babu (32) from Huzurabad Sub-Division in Karimnagar District on April 22. Sambaiah, a resident of Kazipet and Babu from Ramagundam mandal (admin
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The Hindu reports that the Police arrested two persons identified as K. Sambaiah (45) and P. Prasad alias Babu (32) from Huzurabad Sub-Division in Karimnagar District on April 22. Sambaiah, a resident of Kazipet and Babu from Ramagundam mandal (administrative unit) procured a tapancha and an air-pistol and started extortions pretending to be Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists], Superintendent of Police (SP) N. Shivashankar Reddy said. The Police recovered a tapancha, an air-pistol, a motorcycle and INR 3, 000 cash from their possession.
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April - 22 
The KCP (Maoist) in a press release on April 22 by the outfit’s publicity and propaganda assistant secretary Nonglen Meitei warned Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Lamshang W Brajabidhu, reports Kanglaonline. The outfit will take up action agains
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The KCP (Maoist) in a press release on April 22 by the outfit’s publicity and propaganda assistant secretary Nonglen Meitei warned Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Lamshang W Brajabidhu, reports Kanglaonline. The outfit will take up action against the MLA and his close workers as Brajabidhu in cahoot with SFs was trying to bring the important functionaries of the outfit to task, but the endeavor will prove fruitless as the outfit was having strict methods of operations.
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April - 22 
The North East Students’ Organization (NESO) demanded the Union Government to send an all-party delegation to the region to hold discussions with various groups and pave the way for repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, reports Telegraph.
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The North East Students’ Organization (NESO) demanded the Union Government to send an all-party delegation to the region to hold discussions with various groups and pave the way for repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, reports Telegraph. NESO ‘chairman’ Samujjal Bhattacharyya told reporters that the Union Government had shown great disrespect to the world’s longest hunger strike by neither repealing the act nor convincing her to withdraw the fast
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April - 22 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) talks, tentatively scheduled for the first week of May, are likely to be pushed back by a few more weeks as the Union Government’s condition that militants should deposit their weapons before a substantial dialo
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) talks, tentatively scheduled for the first week of May, are likely to be pushed back by a few more weeks as the Union Government’s condition that militants should deposit their weapons before a substantial dialogue remains unfulfilled, reports Telegraph. The weapons are reportedly in the possession of two of ULFA’s eight senior leaders but the outfit is undecided on whether it wants to double-lock the arms, that is keep it in joint custody with one set of keys remaining with the Government and the other with the militant outfit.
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April - 23 
An Army trooper was killed in an encounter with militants inside a natural cave at village Hajiwari in Lani in upper reaches of Gool in Ramban late in the night of April 23. The militants managed to escape from the hideout.
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An Army trooper was killed in an encounter with militants inside a natural cave at village Hajiwari in Lani in upper reaches of Gool in Ramban late in the night of April 23. The militants managed to escape from the hideout.
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April - 23 
IANS reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have called for bandh (general shut down) in the State on today [April 23], to protest against the ongoing demolition drive in the State. In the last one-and-half months, more
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IANS reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have called for bandh (general shut down) in the State on today [April 23], to protest against the ongoing demolition drive in the State. In the last one-and-half months, more than 4,600 illegal structures have been demolished in the State, affecting more than 100,000 people. In the next two to three weeks, the ongoing drive, on the directive of the Jharkhand High Court, could render more than 500,000 people homeless. The Maoists have termed the demolition drive as against the poor people, alleging that it is going to help the capitalist class. “All the District Police Chiefs have been alerted in light of the Maoist shutdown called on Saturday [April 23],” a Police spokesman said. Security of railway tracks, important Government buildings and other key installations has also been beefed up.
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April - 23 
Infiltration attempt of the militants, aided and abetted by Pakistan Army, was made in Banbat area of Poonch sector in the same night. However, the troops thwarted both the intrusion bids.
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Infiltration attempt of the militants, aided and abetted by Pakistan Army, was made in Banbat area of Poonch sector in the same night. However, the troops thwarted both the intrusion bids.
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April - 23 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) have arrested four cadres of the GS faction of proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from different counter insurgency operations on April 23. Two cadres of the outfit, identifi
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) have arrested four cadres of the GS faction of proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from different counter insurgency operations on April 23. Two cadres of the outfit, identified as one Sarungbam Thoiba alias Ingocha (27) and Haowaibam Somendro Singh (46), were arrested from Imphal river bank of Samurou Bazaar in Imphal West District. They joined the outfit through one Binoy alias Tony alias Ahendha of PREPAK and worked under one ‘commander’ Thoi.
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April - 23 
Pakistan Army resorted to cease-fire violation at Durga Ban area of Poonch sector late in the night of April 23 by resorting to firing on forward Indian positions to facilitate infiltration by the militants.
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Pakistan Army resorted to cease-fire violation at Durga Ban area of Poonch sector late in the night of April 23 by resorting to firing on forward Indian positions to facilitate infiltration by the militants.
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April - 23 
PTI reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres , including a 15-year-old boy, involved in offences like attack on Security Forces (SFs) and abduction surrendered before the Police in Jajpur District on April 23. The Maoist
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PTI reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres , including a 15-year-old boy, involved in offences like attack on Security Forces (SFs) and abduction surrendered before the Police in Jajpur District on April 23. The Maoists were identified as Harish Badra (15), Laba Badra (23) of Baligotha village in Jajpur and Banamali Jerai (48) of Jamabahali village in Keonjhar District, Jajpur Superintendent of Police (SP) D S Kuttey said.
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April - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Democratic Left Front (UDLF) militant, identified as Narender Reang (25), along with one German made point 22 pistol and four live rounds from Nibiachara, Karimganj District on April 23, reports Sentinel. The
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Democratic Left Front (UDLF) militant, identified as Narender Reang (25), along with one German made point 22 pistol and four live rounds from Nibiachara, Karimganj District on April 23, reports Sentinel. The militant is suspected to be involved in abduction of a boy named Abdul Jalil Laskar (14) from Hailakandi District on October 18, 2010.
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April - 23 
Telegraph reports that three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested during a search operation by Security Forces (SFs) from Bhushudih village under Tamar Police Station area in Ranchi District on April 23. The Police
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Telegraph reports that three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested during a search operation by Security Forces (SFs) from Bhushudih village under Tamar Police Station area in Ranchi District on April 23. The Police also recovered two claymore landmines from them. The three Maoist cadres, identified as Nandlal Lohra and Manoj Lohra of Sosokutti village and Bablu Munda of Nembo village, are associated with ‘Zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan, who is known as the ‘Veerapan of Jharkhand.’
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April - 23 
the Assam Government on April 23 sought extension of ban on the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) for two more years, saying the outfit has not shun violence in the state, reports CNN-IBN. Evidences of NDFB sponsored violence in Kamrup and
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the Assam Government on April 23 sought extension of ban on the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) for two more years, saying the outfit has not shun violence in the state, reports CNN-IBN. Evidences of NDFB sponsored violence in Kamrup and Sonitpur Districts were produced by Assam Government representatives to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Tribunal, headed by Justice P K Bhasin, during a hearing.
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April - 23 
The bandh (general shut down) called by the Maoists to protest the anti-encroachment drive, evoked a mixed response in Bokaro. While it failed in and around the steel city, including Chas, Chandankyari, Chandrapura and Jaina More, the bandh had impac
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The bandh (general shut down) called by the Maoists to protest the anti-encroachment drive, evoked a mixed response in Bokaro. While it failed in and around the steel city, including Chas, Chandankyari, Chandrapura and Jaina More, the bandh had impacted Bermo sub-division, especially Nawadih and Gomia blocks. Posters supporting the Maoists were found on walls in Jarangdih, 55 kilometres from Bokaro steel city, which were later removed by SFs.
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April - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called a 48-hour bandh (shut down) in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa from April 26 demanding that four of its cadres recently arrested be produced in the court immediately, reports The Hindu. Th
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called a 48-hour bandh (shut down) in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa from April 26 demanding that four of its cadres recently arrested be produced in the court immediately, reports The Hindu. The Maoist cadres were arrested in West Bengal's West Midnapore District last week. Meanwhile, the indefinite blockade, called by the Maoist-backed Peoples’ Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) in the Districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia in West Bengal entered its second day on April 23.
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April - 24 
A militant, identified as Nissar Ahmad Wani, was arrested by Police at Sumbal in Bandipora District along with a pistol with magazine and seven rounds on April 24.
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A militant, identified as Nissar Ahmad Wani, was arrested by Police at Sumbal in Bandipora District along with a pistol with magazine and seven rounds on April 24.
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April - 24 
Airtel denied that it stopped its operations in Manipur following continuous attacks by militants on telecom towers and employees associated with the industry, reports Yahoo news. "Airtel services in Manipur continue to work as usual, allowing our cu
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Airtel denied that it stopped its operations in Manipur following continuous attacks by militants on telecom towers and employees associated with the industry, reports Yahoo news. "Airtel services in Manipur continue to work as usual, allowing our customers to stay connected with friends and family," an Airtel spokesperson said. Earlier, it was reported that unidentified militants had torched an Airtel tower at the Langol game village in Imphal. There are five telecom companies operating in the region. They are BSNL, Airtel, Aircel, Vodafone, Reliance and Tata Indicom. In 2010 militants destroyed 10 BTS towers whereas 17 towers in 2009. In February 2010, the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) issued a warning that all the mobile companies were banned in Manipur. In the past four months, the Police have registered nearly six cases of attacks on telecom employees. But till now no arrests have been made.
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April - 24 
Another two cadres of the outfit, identified as one Urikhingbam Chaoba Singh (47) and Alungshi Binoy alias Tony (27), were arrested from the house of one Urikhingbam Chaoba of Chajing Karam Mamang Leikai. They were assigned to extort money from gener
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Another two cadres of the outfit, identified as one Urikhingbam Chaoba Singh (47) and Alungshi Binoy alias Tony (27), were arrested from the house of one Urikhingbam Chaoba of Chajing Karam Mamang Leikai. They were assigned to extort money from general public, Government officials, laying of ambush and planting of bomb at Lilong area in connection with the visit of Very Important Persons (VIP’s) and SFs during observation of Khongjom day (battle of Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 that brought Manipur under the effective control of British Indian Empire). One hand grenade with two detonators was seized from the possession of Alungshi Binoy alias Tony.
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April - 24 
Assam Tribune reports that the Government of India initiated a series of mega plans for increasing vigil along the 4,095 kilometres international border with Bangladesh, which include raising of new battalions of the Border Security Force (BSF), crea
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Assam Tribune reports that the Government of India initiated a series of mega plans for increasing vigil along the 4,095 kilometres international border with Bangladesh, which include raising of new battalions of the Border Security Force (BSF), creation of helicopter bases, creation of new frontier headquarters of the border guarding force, etc. The Inspector General (Operations) of the BSF, H Desai said that the process of raising 16 new battalions of the border guarding force has started and the new additions to the force would be used exclusively for increasing vigil along the international border with Bangladesh. He said that the process of raising of the new battalions is likely to be completed by the end of this year. Desai, who is holding additional charge of IG, Assam-Meghalaya frontier, said that the new battalions would be deployed in the vulnerable patches along the international border, including the riverine border areas. He said that the riverine international border in West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram and Tripura are considered most vulnerable and the other vulnerable patches along the border have also been identified for deployment of the forces to improve border management.
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April - 24 
Bokaro Police arrested Rameshwar Manjhi alias Mangra (39), a Maoist sub-zonal ‘commander’, from Bhavani forests in Nawadih block in Bokaro District on April 24, reports Telegraph. Mangra hails from Chandankurwa village of Nimiaghat in Giridih Distric
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Bokaro Police arrested Rameshwar Manjhi alias Mangra (39), a Maoist sub-zonal ‘commander’, from Bhavani forests in Nawadih block in Bokaro District on April 24, reports Telegraph. Mangra hails from Chandankurwa village of Nimiaghat in Giridih District and had joined the Maoists in 1990, when he was only 18 years old. He has served in various posts since then and was currently a sub-zonal commander, who had specialised in levy collection in Parasnath, Nimiaghat, Nawadih and their adjoining areas. More than half a dozen cases, including killing of Policemen, abduction, arms loot and planting explosives to blow up community halls and schools, are lodged against him. He was also jailed in 1994 for abducting a junior engineer in 1991. Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP) Saket Singh said Mangra was named accused in a Maoist attack on a Police team at Kharki forest near Nimiaghat in 2004. Three Policemen were shot dead and six rifles were looted in that incident. In May 2003, he had also snatched away rifles from personnel of the Chandrapura Railway Protection Force (RPF) and later in 2009, Mangra blew up a community hall in Nawadih, the SP added.
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April - 24 
Custom officials recovered FICN worth 2 lakh from a goods train, which runs between India and Pakistan for trade activities, adds Daily Excelsior. The recovery was made at Attari railway station located close to Pakistan, custom officials said. FICN
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Custom officials recovered FICN worth 2 lakh from a goods train, which runs between India and Pakistan for trade activities, adds Daily Excelsior. The recovery was made at Attari railway station located close to Pakistan, custom officials said. FICN was dispatched from Pakistan while concealing it in the cavity of train and was supposed to be retrieved by someone.
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April - 24 
Militants shot dead a resident of Rafiabad area in Kreeri area of Baramulla District in the evening of April 24. The victim was identified as Mohammad Ashraf Lone.
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Militants shot dead a resident of Rafiabad area in Kreeri area of Baramulla District in the evening of April 24. The victim was identified as Mohammad Ashraf Lone.
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April - 24 
Most of the non-Garo Government employees working in Garo Hills have been abstaining from their duties due to fear of GNLA militants, who have served demand notes to them asking for up to INR three million. The GNLA has demanded the money as "donatio
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Most of the non-Garo Government employees working in Garo Hills have been abstaining from their duties due to fear of GNLA militants, who have served demand notes to them asking for up to INR three million. The GNLA has demanded the money as "donation for the interest and upliftment of the Garo people of Garo Land and for making use of the resources of Garo Hills."
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April - 24 
Orissadiary.com reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gajla (20) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on April 24. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the elite
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Orissadiary.com reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gajla (20) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on April 24. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Volunteer Force (DVF) arrived at the Tentulipadar village and raided Nakamamudi forest under Chitrakonda Police limits and were challenged by the Maoists camped there. “The force retaliated after the Maoists fired at them,” Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Soumendra Priyadarshi, said. After an hour long exchange of fire between both the sides, the Police were able to kill the woman cadre on the spot, while the rest of the Maoists managed to escape from the site. Huge cache of arms & ammunitions including one .303 rifle, a .12 gun, SBML gun, one live landmine, several hand-grenades, country made gun, claymore mines, a DVD player, tape-recorders, a bag of Maoist literatures and 16 pairs of dress were recovered from the encounter site, the Police said. Gajla is believed to be from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
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April - 24 
Police detained two more persons, including a woman Special Police Officer (SPO), for their links with the militants and reported assistance in smuggling of weapons from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch District. The woman
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Police detained two more persons, including a woman Special Police Officer (SPO), for their links with the militants and reported assistance in smuggling of weapons from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch District. The woman SPO, who has been taken into custody for questioning, has been identified as Safeda Bi wife of Mehmood Ahmed, a resident of Dera Dabsi in Mendhar. Mehmood has also been detained. With this, total number of arrests in the arms racket has gone up to five. The racket surfaced when Police, as reported earlier, arrested a Follower with Police, a SPO and a Territorial Army trooper along with two Pakistan made pistols at Mendhar in the night of April 21.
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April - 24 
Police on April 24 arrested five persons and seized fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 9.54 lakh from their possession, reports Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, two Police parties laid special barricades near Arif Ke village under Mallan
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Police on April 24 arrested five persons and seized fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth INR 9.54 lakh from their possession, reports Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, two Police parties laid special barricades near Arif Ke village under Mallanwala Police Station and conducted a special search of vehicles. During this search, they recovered FICN worth INR 1.45 lakh from three motorcyclists. In a separate case, Police set up a barricade near Arif Ke village when they arrested two motorcycle-borne youths while the third managed to escape. They were found carrying fake FICN worth INR 8.09 lakh in a bag.
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April - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including Mohammad Aiyaz Malik alias Abu Moosa, a ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit who had been operating in Banihal, Gool and other parts of Ramban District for past more than
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including Mohammad Aiyaz Malik alias Abu Moosa, a ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit who had been operating in Banihal, Gool and other parts of Ramban District for past more than 15 years, reports Daily Excelsior. An intercept of a Pakistani militant, Mehmoodi, presently operating from Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and his conversation with Abu Moosa on April 23 gave the SFs clues about the location of the militant leading to his killing along with his associate. According to Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Dilbagh Singh SFs launched operation along Dandi Nullah (stream) in Aakhran belt of Banihal in Ramban District in the night after developing specific inputs about movement of Moosa and his associate Zulqarnain in the area. However, the encounter started in the morning of April 24, in which both the militants were killed. Zulqarnain, who had operated as bodyguard of Abu Moosa and later became a top militant of the outfit, was active in the militancy for past nine years. Recoveries made from their possession included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-74 rifle, six AK magazines, 160 AK rounds, one Thoraya satellite telephone, one mobile handset, two SIM cards, one binocular, one compass, one Chinese grenade and a large quantity of other ammunition and accessories of explosive material.
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April - 24 
SFs arrested ‘area commander’ of Presidential group of Kuki National Front (KNF-P), Haoseh Kipgen (40), from the market of Kangchup Chingkhong village in Senapati District. The arrestee is suspected to be involved in abduction of one Karimuddin (40),
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SFs arrested ‘area commander’ of Presidential group of Kuki National Front (KNF-P), Haoseh Kipgen (40), from the market of Kangchup Chingkhong village in Senapati District. The arrestee is suspected to be involved in abduction of one Karimuddin (40), working at a road construction site for a civil contractor of Imphal East District. He had demanded INR five million as extortion money from the contractor.
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April - 24 
SFs arrested one cadre of Zeliangrong Revolutionary Army (ZRA), identified as Setsi, in Harouthil village of Imphal West District. He was involved in masterminding extortion and other illegal activities in the past. One 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine a
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SFs arrested one cadre of Zeliangrong Revolutionary Army (ZRA), identified as Setsi, in Harouthil village of Imphal West District. He was involved in masterminding extortion and other illegal activities in the past. One 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine and two rounds of ammunition were also recovered from the cadre.
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April - 24 
Shillong Times reports on April 25 that, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D. Shira narrowly escaped a Police raid at his home on the outskirts of Williamnagar District in Meghalaya on April 24. This is not the first tim
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Shillong Times reports on April 25 that, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D. Shira narrowly escaped a Police raid at his home on the outskirts of Williamnagar District in Meghalaya on April 24. This is not the first time the elusive militant leader has escaped death or capture. During his Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) days as ‘area commander’ of South Garo Hills, he also managed to escape an attack by Special Operations Team (SOT) commandos at his hideout in Siju.
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April - 24 
The Chhattisgarh Government is planning to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) of the Indian Air Force to conduct reconnaissance of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-hit areas even as Security Forces are mulling entering the Communist Party of India-Maoist
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The Chhattisgarh Government is planning to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) of the Indian Air Force to conduct reconnaissance of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-hit areas even as Security Forces are mulling entering the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stronghold of Abujhmad, reports Express Buzz. "We are in talks with the IAF to get the help of their different variants of UAVs which can fly over the Maoist-hit areas in the State and provide us surveillance of the ground. The IAF has its UAVs presently at Nagpur and we plan to use them from a base in Jagdalpur," Director General of Police (DGP) Vishwa Ranjan said. "The renewed effort is to push out Naxalites in Abujhmad by conducting joint operations with central forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF)," Ranjan added. "An anti-mine vehicle manufactured by an Israeli firm may soon carry out tests to detect land mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), stealthy put under the ground. It is a robotic vehicle which works on cat-scan principle and costs about Rs 20 crore [INR 200 million]," he added.
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April - 24 
The Jharkhand State Police have come up with a new strategy to fight Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] in the State, reports Ranchi Express. The decision was taken at a high level meeting headed by Director General of Police (DGP) GS Rath at the Police
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The Jharkhand State Police have come up with a new strategy to fight Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] in the State, reports Ranchi Express. The decision was taken at a high level meeting headed by Director General of Police (DGP) GS Rath at the Police Headquarters in Ranchi on April 24. The Police would strengthen its intelligence resources and extend its reach among the rural masses to take stock of the Naxal outfits. It would make new pickets in the sensitive areas and curb the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace in the rural belt of the State.
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April - 24 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Zeliangrong region of Tamenglong District expelled one of its cadres for misconduct and bypassing order, and warned to give befitting punishment. A statement issued by ‘Captain’ (Retd) R. A
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Zeliangrong region of Tamenglong District expelled one of its cadres for misconduct and bypassing order, and warned to give befitting punishment. A statement issued by ‘Captain’ (Retd) R. Adon, said that R.C.M. Tabipou Neumai alias T. Neumai has been terminated from the NSCN-K with immediate effect from April 23. It said that the individual have collected Lakhs of rupees and even took over many work order of Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) from Tamenglong District and Tamei Sub-Division, without the consent and knowledge of the Region Authorities. The individual have been summoned at the region Headquarter more than five times but pay no heed instead bypass and challenge the ‘government’.
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April - 24 
The three Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) led by Dilip Padgaonkar, on April 24 hinted at submitting an interim report prepared on J&K to the Central Government ‘debarring’ separatists, Daily Excelsior reports. "Though the efforts are on to b
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The three Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) led by Dilip Padgaonkar, on April 24 hinted at submitting an interim report prepared on J&K to the Central Government ‘debarring’ separatists, Daily Excelsior reports. "Though the efforts are on to bring separatists on the table for dialogue but if still, the exercise remains futile, the interim report has to be submitted to the Government of India ‘excluding’ them," Padgaonkar told press conference after concluding his four-day visit to the State. "We have met sections of society during our visits and got to know about facts and figures on J&K situation but at the behest of one section, the report prepared so far, cannot be delayed and has to be submitted with the authorities concerned. We interacted with more than 50 delegations from all parts of the erstwhile Doda District and the issues they discussed with us included social and economic backwardness of the inhabitants due to the fact that the vast region’s enormous natural wealth has yet to be completely tapped," he said further. The population, however, stressed the need for effective, constitutionally guaranteed devolution of political, financial and administrative powers to all the three regions of the state and a further devolution at all levels, he added.
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April - 24 
ULFA may be offered jobs for their surrendered cadres in the Central Armed Police Forces when they come here for the second round of talks later next month or sometime in early June, reports Times of India on April 25. "The option is being explored,
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ULFA may be offered jobs for their surrendered cadres in the Central Armed Police Forces when they come here for the second round of talks later next month or sometime in early June, reports Times of India on April 25. "The option is being explored, taking cue from what we did in case of surrendered militants in Jammu and Kashmir. A number of Kashmiri militants have been recruited in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) over the years," said an official who is privy to the proposal. He said the idea was to offer something which could help bring them into the mainstream and run their families/dependents, provided the surrendered cadres of the pro-talks faction of the outfit fulfilled certain conditions and required parameters.
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April - 24 
ULFA on April 24 denounced a recent declaration by the Paresh Barua faction that all the battalions of the outfit were dissolved and there would be no battalion commander, reports The Hindu. The declaration by Paresh Barua on disbanding of the battal
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ULFA on April 24 denounced a recent declaration by the Paresh Barua faction that all the battalions of the outfit were dissolved and there would be no battalion commander, reports The Hindu. The declaration by Paresh Barua on disbanding of the battalion lacks any substance or meaning. The decisions taken by the Central Executive Council and the General Council of the ULFA are the final decisions. The ULFA constitution has not given any authority to anyone else to take decision on behalf of the organisation. Any decision taken unilaterally in the name of organisation is not constitutionally valid,” sand a statement e-mailed by member of the ULFA's central publicity unit Kamal Kachari. Earlier, on April 21, the Paresh Barua faction said all members of the armed wing would now function under the command of the mobile headquarters and all the old formations had been dissolved
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April - 25 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Identified as Showkat Ahmad Ganai alias Mudasir, who had returned from Pakistan last week and was on a "special mission" to set up a militant network in Srinagar, was arrested by Police.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Identified as Showkat Ahmad Ganai alias Mudasir, who had returned from Pakistan last week and was on a "special mission" to set up a militant network in Srinagar, was arrested by Police.
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April - 25 
A Maoists squad assaulted the employees of Patil Construction Company of Maharashtra, and threatened them with dire consequences, if work continued at the extension of National Highway 75 from Padwa More in Palamu District to Murisemar in Garhwa Dist
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A Maoists squad assaulted the employees of Patil Construction Company of Maharashtra, and threatened them with dire consequences, if work continued at the extension of National Highway 75 from Padwa More in Palamu District to Murisemar in Garhwa District, reports Times of India. The 80-kilometers-long stretch of road worth INR 800 million was to be completed within 18 months. The company, in the first phase, had started digging old culverts for face-lifting but had to halt following the Maoist threat.
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April - 25 
A soldier identified as Kailash Chand, belonging to Unit-58 RR (27 Rajput) died on April 25 in an encounter with terrorists in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir reports, Times of India. He was a resident of Malaheda village in Kotputli area of Jai
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A soldier identified as Kailash Chand, belonging to Unit-58 RR (27 Rajput) died on April 25 in an encounter with terrorists in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir reports, Times of India. He was a resident of Malaheda village in Kotputli area of Jaipur District.
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April - 25 
A special court in Pune in Maharashtra deferred the framing of charges against the alleged mastermind Mirza Himayat Baig in the German Bakery bomb blast case (February 13, 2010) till June 7, reports Times of India.
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A special court in Pune in Maharashtra deferred the framing of charges against the alleged mastermind Mirza Himayat Baig in the German Bakery bomb blast case (February 13, 2010) till June 7, reports Times of India.
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April - 25 
Assam Tribune reports that members of student bodies from seven North East States on April 25 carried out a protest action in Guwahati against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that has been controversial since the time of imposition. For
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Assam Tribune reports that members of student bodies from seven North East States on April 25 carried out a protest action in Guwahati against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that has been controversial since the time of imposition. For two hours, from four in the afternoon, the student leaders from all the NE states, under the banner of North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), took part in the sit-in protest demanding repeal of the Act, and later spoke out against the law which they condemned in unison. All those who spoke described the AFSPA as an affront to the people of the region, as the Act was in place in no other part of the country except the North East and Jammu and Kashmir. They expressed solidarity with the intrepid campaign being carried out by Irom Sharmila of Manipur against the AFSPA. Addressing the gathering, Dr Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharyya, adviser to All Assam Students’ Union lambasted the Union Government for favoring a law that was unjust and unfair to the people of the North East. He found it utterly strange that the Union Government failed to take note of a democratic protest carried out by Sharmila against the Act, which is now more than a decade old. President of All Assam Students’ Union, Sankar Prasad Roy condemned the AFSPA as it gave enough scope for innocent people to be attacked and killed by armed personnel.
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April - 25 
Assam Tribune reports that Pro-talks United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders were given INR 40 million by the Union Government for daily expenses and to run their families. The Union Home Ministry released the first installment of financial as
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Assam Tribune reports that Pro-talks United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders were given INR 40 million by the Union Government for daily expenses and to run their families. The Union Home Ministry released the first installment of financial assistance to the ULFA leaders, including ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘vice-president’ Pradip Gogoi and others besides its cadres – totaling approximately 400. “We have disbursed the money to the ULFA through the Assam Government. The money has been given to take care of thulfae daily expenses of ULFA members and other family requirements,” a Union Home Ministry official said.
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April - 25 
Condemning the ambush laid on the convoy party of Phungyar Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Wungnaoshang Keishing that left eight persons killed on April 15, Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) stated that the Kamo (South) Tangkhul people
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Condemning the ambush laid on the convoy party of Phungyar Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Wungnaoshang Keishing that left eight persons killed on April 15, Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) stated that the Kamo (South) Tangkhul people of Phungyar areas in Ukhrul District have realised about the nepotism, partiality and dirty policies of National Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN–IM) even though they are from the same community, Sangai Express reports.
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April - 25 
Imphal Free Press reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Thokchom Surendra Singh alias Max (30) and Muhammad Chningiskhan alias Thoi alias Lopi (37), from Le
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Imphal Free Press reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Thokchom Surendra Singh alias Max (30) and Muhammad Chningiskhan alias Thoi alias Lopi (37), from Leishangthem Bazaar in Thoubal District on April 25. The arrestees confessed that they are active cadres of KCP-MC and working in the finance section of the outfit under the command of one Nanao alias Lalngakpa.
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April - 25 
Militants from Tripura are sneaking into the south Assam District of Hailakandi to carry out subversive activities like abduction for ransom and extortion, the Superintendent of Police, Hemanta Bhattacharjee, said on April 25 reports Telegraph. He id
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Militants from Tripura are sneaking into the south Assam District of Hailakandi to carry out subversive activities like abduction for ransom and extortion, the Superintendent of Police, Hemanta Bhattacharjee, said on April 25 reports Telegraph. He identified this militant outfit as the Tripura Security Force (TSF). He added that they also undertake reconnaissance missions in these Districts and return to Tripura either through Assam or Mizoram borders.
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April - 25 
Over 80 per cent turnout was registered in the fourth phase of panchayat (village level local self Government institution) polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The exercise to elect 346 sarpanchs (Head of Panchayat) and 2,471 panchs (member of panchayats) in
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Over 80 per cent turnout was registered in the fourth phase of panchayat (village level local self Government institution) polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The exercise to elect 346 sarpanchs (Head of Panchayat) and 2,471 panchs (member of panchayats) in 12 blocks (administrative division) of the State passed off by and large peacefully. However, in one incident, five poll officials were injured when their vehicles were attacked at Azad Gunj in Baramulla District. This was the first such incident during the panchayat elections in the Valley.
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April - 25 
Sify.com reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed three persons, including a woman, in two separate incidents in Khunti District on April 25. According to the Police, two slained bodies, including that of a w
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Sify.com reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed three persons, including a woman, in two separate incidents in Khunti District on April 25. According to the Police, two slained bodies, including that of a woman were recovered from Riva village. The man was identified as B. Pradhan, while the identity of woman was yet to be ascertained. In the other incident, the Maoists killed Tofique Ansari by slitting his throat in Saude village in the District. “The killing seems to be the outcome of rivalry among Maoist groups,” said a Police official.
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April - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Ranjan Kumar (23), a mining engineer at Chama village under Maneka Police Station in Latehar District on April 25, reports IBNLive. Kumar was working as a mining engineer at one of the co
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Ranjan Kumar (23), a mining engineer at Chama village under Maneka Police Station in Latehar District on April 25, reports IBNLive. Kumar was working as a mining engineer at one of the collieries in North Karnapura (Dakra) area of the Central Coalfields Limited, situated at Khelari in Ranchi District, Police sources said.
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April - 25 
Three crude bombs were recovered on Sealdah-Rajdhani Express (Train no-12313) between Asansol and Dhanbad stations on April 25, reports Times of India. According to Divisional Railway Manager Anand Shankar Upadhaya, the Railway Police found three low
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Three crude bombs were recovered on Sealdah-Rajdhani Express (Train no-12313) between Asansol and Dhanbad stations on April 25, reports Times of India. According to Divisional Railway Manager Anand Shankar Upadhaya, the Railway Police found three low-intensity country-made bombs in polythene bags under berth number 27 of the B-4 coach of the train.
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April - 25 
Times of India reports that the State Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Anjali Sontakke alias Angela, was arrested from Thane District on April 25. Anjali is also known b
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Times of India reports that the State Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Anjali Sontakke alias Angela, was arrested from Thane District on April 25. Anjali is also known by other names like Kavita, Sunita Patil, Iskara and Rama. She is the wife of Deepak Teltumbde, ‘secretary’ of the State Committee for North Gadchiroli, Gondia and Balaghat division of the CPI-Maoist and herself its member. Anjali had begun as a member of a front organization following which she graduated into the mainstream of the arms struggle. She was currently working as an urban cadre and trying to garner support and make recruitments. Anjali worked with the Dewri and Khobramenda dalams (squads) in the North Gadchiroli, Gondia and Balaghat division. She had apparently also received training in Dandakaranya of Abujhmad area of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. ATS sources said that several incriminating documents and literature have been recovered from the place where Anjali was arrested. They claimed that she had nearly 20 offences registered against her.
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April - 25 
Times of India reports that, on April 25 during Army and IAF commanders' conferences in New Delhi, it was assessed that the more than full-blown conventional wars with Pakistan or China, India was faced more with unconventional threats emanating fro
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Times of India reports that, on April 25 during Army and IAF commanders' conferences in New Delhi, it was assessed that the more than full-blown conventional wars with Pakistan or China, India was faced more with unconventional threats emanating from jihadi outfits getting hold of "dirty" nuclear bombs, crippling cyber-attacks and "hybrid forms of warfare". Army chief General V K Singh observed that "the major concern" at the moment was the ongoing "attempts" by "non-state actors" to acquire weapons of mass destruction (wmds). Gen Singh, also said that while conventional conflicts were not immediately on the horizon, the armed forces could not let their guard down against "hybrids forms of warfare", which basically entailed state and non-state actors joining hands to fight a common foe. Echoing similar views, Defence minister A.K. Antony said that terrorism emanating from across the border remained India's primary concern. "We are taking adequate steps to ensure any spill-over effect from any adverse development in Pakistan is successfully countered by our armed forces," he said.
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April - 25 
Two Policemen were shot dead and another injured by militants near a Police Station at Nowgam area in Srinagar in the night of April 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants opened indiscriminate firing on a Police party returning to Nowgam Police
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Two Policemen were shot dead and another injured by militants near a Police Station at Nowgam area in Srinagar in the night of April 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants opened indiscriminate firing on a Police party returning to Nowgam Police Station at around 10pm, killing the Policemen. The militants, however, managed to escape. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 26 
Assam Tribune reports that Repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura camp to Mizoram will be resumed from April 27. According to official sources, 123 more families comprising 645 persons are to be repatriated from Naisingpara camp. It is pertinent t
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Assam Tribune reports that Repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura camp to Mizoram will be resumed from April 27. According to official sources, 123 more families comprising 645 persons are to be repatriated from Naisingpara camp. It is pertinent to note that hundreds of Brus left Mizoram in 1997 and 2009. The first case was triggered when Bru militants murdered two Mizos who were Forest guards on October 21, 1997. The second case happened after a 17-year-old Mizo boy was killed by the Brus near Bungthuam village on November 13, 2009.
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April - 26 
Court granted bail to former Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mendhar, Mukhtiyar Ahmed Choudhary, Ranjit Singh and Qasim Hussain who are allegedly involved in fake gun- license scam.
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Court granted bail to former Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mendhar, Mukhtiyar Ahmed Choudhary, Ranjit Singh and Qasim Hussain who are allegedly involved in fake gun- license scam.
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April - 26 
Dhanyaram Reang, the self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), claimed the responsibility of the abduction of Zakir Hussain Laskar, a small time businessman from South Hailakandi District, arguing that Zakir was in
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Dhanyaram Reang, the self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ of United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), claimed the responsibility of the abduction of Zakir Hussain Laskar, a small time businessman from South Hailakandi District, arguing that Zakir was involved with their rival outfit, led by slain Atabur Rahman, reports Sentinel. Dhanyaram said that, Zakir was one of the cadres of Atabur’s gang which attacked UDLA on November 27, 2009 in a dense forest and to take revenge of the attack, they abducted him. Dhanyaram said, the way Muslims in the South Hailakandi were threatening the Reangs was uncalled for and cautioned the Muslims from doing so.
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April - 26 
Hindustan Times reports that the Odisha Government has apparently taken the decision to resume the operation against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after intelligence inputs revealed that the Maoists were regrouping and planning for
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Hindustan Times reports that the Odisha Government has apparently taken the decision to resume the operation against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after intelligence inputs revealed that the Maoists were regrouping and planning for major operations in the State. Odisha Police Director General (DG-in-charge) Anup Patnaik said that the State Government had agreed to refrain from operation against them if they did not indulged in any unlawful activities, but the Maoists have breached the agreement. Patnaik said there had been a marked increase in the activities of the Maoists in the recent weeks. They have violated the agreement with the Government by distributing provocative posters, terrorising people in villages and moving around with arms and ammunition, he said. "We have detected several Maoist camps in Malkangiri, Koraput, Ganjam and Sundergarh. We have reports that three main Maoist groups have planned a major operation in the State," he added.
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April - 26 
IBNLive reports that the Police recovered a landmine from Lalganj-Purnaini road near Purnaini in Vaishali District on April 26, Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said. Based on information provided by a villager, the Policemen searched a plac
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IBNLive reports that the Police recovered a landmine from Lalganj-Purnaini road near Purnaini in Vaishali District on April 26, Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said. Based on information provided by a villager, the Policemen searched a place and found the powerful landmine suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Neelmani said. "We have decided to give a reward of INR 25,000 to the villager," he added.
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April - 26 
In a separate incident, Pakistan Army resorted to ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) at Shahpur Doda in Poonch Sector on April 26 in an attempt to push armed infiltrators into India but their attempt was foiled by the troops, according
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In a separate incident, Pakistan Army resorted to ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) at Shahpur Doda in Poonch Sector on April 26 in an attempt to push armed infiltrators into India but their attempt was foiled by the troops, according to Daily Excelsior. Troops of 15th Jat regiment deployed at forward pickets of Shahpur Doda in Poonch sector neutralized the militants trying to sneak into this side under covering fire from across the LoC.
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April - 26 
Kashmir Times reports that the Inspector General (IG) Border Security Force (BSF), Baljit Singh claimed in Srinagar, that militant in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) are desperate to infiltrate into the valley. “We have reports that militants are des
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Kashmir Times reports that the Inspector General (IG) Border Security Force (BSF), Baljit Singh claimed in Srinagar, that militant in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) are desperate to infiltrate into the valley. “We have reports that militants are desperate for infiltration into Kashmir for creating disturbance," the IG stated. Singh said security agencies including BSF and Army were ready to face the challenge and would ensure that the ultras do not succeed in their efforts. General Officer Commanding (GOC), 25th Infantry Division, Major General Om Prakash said that as per intelligence reports, there are about 42 training camps across LoC. 450 odd militants are lodged in camps and launching pads, and staged for infiltration. “Infiltration attempts will increase with the melting of snow as per analysis of past militant methods and activities along the LoC,” he said, adding that Army is well prepared to meet the challenge. Regarding the militants operating in hinterlands of the state, the GOC said that nearly 200 militants are operating in the South of Pir Panjal region. “There are militant. We are regularly getting inputs of their movement. The backbone of the militancy in South of Pir Panchal has been broken,” the GOC asserted, adding that the rest will be wiped out in due course of time. “Zero-infiltration has been achieved along the LoC in South of Pir Panchal in Jammu and Kashmir,” he claimed. On Pakistan Army's role in keeping check over infiltration from across the border, Major General Prakash said, “We respect ceasefire agreement between the two nations but there were several ceasefire violations and exchange of fire last year. However, we noticed now that alertness of troops along borders has foiled infiltration attempts.”
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April - 26 
Sadhvi Prangya Singh Thakur, one of the alleged conspirators behind the Malegaon blast case, on April 26, denied the charge of playing any role in either the Malegaon blast or Sunil Joshi (a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker who was a suspect
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Sadhvi Prangya Singh Thakur, one of the alleged conspirators behind the Malegaon blast case, on April 26, denied the charge of playing any role in either the Malegaon blast or Sunil Joshi (a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker who was a suspect in the Samjhauta Express blast case) murder case, and alleged that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Digvijay Singh and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar were responsible for both offences, reports The Hindu. According to local news reports, she also alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Madhya Pradesh was not doing enough to bring the real conspirators to book. The Sadhvi made the statements while leaving for Mumbai from Indore, where she was admitted to the M.Y. Hospital.
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April - 26 
Sentinel reports that one civilian identified as Bordeka Kro (55) was shot dead by Karbi Peoples Liberation Front (KPLT) militants at Karuna Singnar Gaon near the New Life School in Karbi Anglong District on April 26.
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Sentinel reports that one civilian identified as Bordeka Kro (55) was shot dead by Karbi Peoples Liberation Front (KPLT) militants at Karuna Singnar Gaon near the New Life School in Karbi Anglong District on April 26.
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April - 26 
SFs arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant of Nando faction and Kuki National Army (KNA) militant from Yaingangpokpi area in Imphal West District on April 26. The arrestees were identified as one Sagolsem Bimol Singh (29) of KCP Nando g
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SFs arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant of Nando faction and Kuki National Army (KNA) militant from Yaingangpokpi area in Imphal West District on April 26. The arrestees were identified as one Sagolsem Bimol Singh (29) of KCP Nando group while the (KNA) militant is identified as one Thangkhusad (23). Three live rounds of AK 47 ammunition was recovered from there possession.
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April - 26 
SFs arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Mayanglambam Ibomcha Singh alias Sarkar, from Jalal Provision area of Thangal Bazar in Imphal West District. SFs recovered one 9mm pistol with one magazine loaded wit
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SFs arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Mayanglambam Ibomcha Singh alias Sarkar, from Jalal Provision area of Thangal Bazar in Imphal West District. SFs recovered one 9mm pistol with one magazine loaded with two live rounds from his possession.
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April - 26 
SFs arrested PLA militant, identified as one Huidrom Inaocha Singh alias Ireinganba (35), from the general area of Thongjao of Thoubal District.
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SFs arrested PLA militant, identified as one Huidrom Inaocha Singh alias Ireinganba (35), from the general area of Thongjao of Thoubal District.
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April - 26 
The Hindu reports that the West Bengal Police arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Gautam Rana, an ‘area commander' of the Maoist squad, near Lodhasuli under Jhargram Police Station in West Midnapore
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The Hindu reports that the West Bengal Police arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Gautam Rana, an ‘area commander' of the Maoist squad, near Lodhasuli under Jhargram Police Station in West Midnapore District on April 26. Jhargram Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mukesh Kumar said Rama, wanted in several cases of murder and kidnapping, was picked up following a tip off. Police said Gautam Rana, a resident of Kharbandi village, was active in Sankrail in Jhargram and Beliabera areas, adds Times of India. He was involved in several murders, including that of abducted Police constable Sarkar Hembram. He was also the key accused in the explosions at Kharbandi and Patashimul gram Panchayats (village level local self-Government institution). Rana was arrested in December 2009 but released on bail. He became an important member of the Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). He went underground and joined a Maoist squad. The Police recovered two pistols, six rounds of cartridges and a motorcycle from his possession.
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April - 26 
The Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF) asked the GNLA to stop its extortion activities which "may lead to communal tension between the two major groups" in the State, reports Shillong Times. Accusing the Garo militant outfit of being largely act
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The Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF) asked the GNLA to stop its extortion activities which "may lead to communal tension between the two major groups" in the State, reports Shillong Times. Accusing the Garo militant outfit of being largely active in certain parts of West Khasi Hills, HNYF president GH Kharshanlor said they should not target the common and innocent people.
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April - 26 
Times of India reports that the State Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Sushma Ramteke alias Shraddah Gurav alias Arti (27), from a rented apartment in Talaopali area i
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Times of India reports that the State Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Sushma Ramteke alias Shraddah Gurav alias Arti (27), from a rented apartment in Talaopali area in Thane District on April 26. A team led by Police officers Jitendra Agarkar and Shailash Gaikwad arrested Sushma on the information revealed during interrogation by Anjali Sontakke alias Angela, a member of the newly-formed Golden Corridor Committee (GCC) of the Maoist arrested on April 25, said ATS Chief Rakesh Maria. The Police have recovered a large quantity of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] literature, laptops, CDs, audio, video tapes, press notes and cash amounting to INR 455, 000 cash from her. “Sushma heads the base in Pune, which they have been using since 2008. The group targets urban hutments and areas in industrial belts to spread their ideology and recruit tribals. The base in Pune ensured that these two [Angela and Sushma] organise procurement of weapons, flash cameras and other equipment needed by the group. She was involved in handling the salary, in arranging financial assistance, a safe haven for the group members, medical assistance and procurement and storage of weapons. She was also involved in sending the weapons safely when needed to locations decided," said Maria. “Sushma was working as a marketing agent in a Pune-based company under the name Shradha Gurav. They probably used this as a cover,” added Maria.
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April - 26 
Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants were killed during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the interior parts of Ukhrul District on April 26, reports Kanglaonline.
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Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants were killed during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the interior parts of Ukhrul District on April 26, reports Kanglaonline.
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April - 27 
20 Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants surrendered before Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh. Led by ‘chief training instructor’ of the outfit Mingran T. Sangma alias Lodrin T. Sangma, the 20 cadres also deposited one M-16, one AK-56,
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20 Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants surrendered before Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh. Led by ‘chief training instructor’ of the outfit Mingran T. Sangma alias Lodrin T. Sangma, the 20 cadres also deposited one M-16, one AK-56, one 7.62 SLR, three pistols, one grenade, ammunition and documents relating to the aims and objectives of the outfit. Terming the surrender of the cadres as a “red letter day” in the State’s history, H.D.R. Lyngdoh said the Government would announce a “good package” to rehabilitate the militants who had come overground.
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April - 27 
A Police constable, identified as Stembirth Sangma, was arrested at Nongalbibra in South Garo Hills District for having links with the GNLA. He allegedly used to leak internal information of the Police to the outfit's leaders.
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A Police constable, identified as Stembirth Sangma, was arrested at Nongalbibra in South Garo Hills District for having links with the GNLA. He allegedly used to leak internal information of the Police to the outfit's leaders.
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April - 27 
Assam Tribune reports that only 55 Bru refugees, belonging to 12 families, returned to Mizoram from Naisingpara relief camp in neighboring North Tripura district on April 27 as the officials were making arrangements for the return of 123 families.
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Assam Tribune reports that only 55 Bru refugees, belonging to 12 families, returned to Mizoram from Naisingpara relief camp in neighboring North Tripura district on April 27 as the officials were making arrangements for the return of 123 families.
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April - 27 
Assam Tribune reports that the State Government decided to set up nine more designated camps in the State for the cadres of the Pro-Talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), as per the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Accordin
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Assam Tribune reports that the State Government decided to set up nine more designated camps in the State for the cadres of the Pro-Talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), as per the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to a high level Police source, out of the nine new designated camps, two camps will be set up in Nalbari District, which is considered to be a hotbed of ULFA militants. He added that the other seven designated camps will be set up in Durbin, Baihata Chariali, Morigaon and Golaghat but the process is still in preliminary stage.
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April - 27 
Court in Srinagar has extended the Police remand of three persons made accused in Moulana Showkat Ahmad killing case by seven days, according to Kashmir Times. The three accused Nisar Ahmad Khan, Abdul Gani Dar alias Abdullah Ghazali and Javed Ahmad
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Court in Srinagar has extended the Police remand of three persons made accused in Moulana Showkat Ahmad killing case by seven days, according to Kashmir Times. The three accused Nisar Ahmad Khan, Abdul Gani Dar alias Abdullah Ghazali and Javed Ahmad Munshi were brought before the City Munsif (Civil Judge) Syed Adnan who extended their remand till May 2. Earlier, on April 20, a local court had remanded these three accused to Police custody upto April 26.
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April - 27 
Four Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Sengma Momin, Leping Sangma, Phoni Sangma and William Marak, were arrested at Dalu in West Garo Hills on April 27, reports Times of India.
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Four Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Sengma Momin, Leping Sangma, Phoni Sangma and William Marak, were arrested at Dalu in West Garo Hills on April 27, reports Times of India.
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April - 27 
In order to avoid being intercepted by the Police and intelligence agencies, the Maoists cadres have now begun to communicate through High Frequency (HF) radio waves which the Security Forces (SFs) are finding hard to "tap", reports Economic Times. "
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In order to avoid being intercepted by the Police and intelligence agencies, the Maoists cadres have now begun to communicate through High Frequency (HF) radio waves which the Security Forces (SFs) are finding hard to "tap", reports Economic Times. "Naxalites and their cadres have been using cellular phones and VHF sets to communicate but recently we have found that they are now communicating on HF sets," Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Border Security Force (BSF) Ram Avtar said. We have been using our in-built equipments to track and intercept Maoist communication on wireless for quite sometime now, said the BSF officer, who commands five battalions (5,000 personnel) of the force in Kanker District in Chhattisgarh. Top security officials deployed to undertake anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh and other States say an increasing number of Maoist cadres have now begun using the HF radio waves instead of Very High Frequency (VHF) waves used earlier, to escape the surveillance radars of intelligence units. The SFs are now looking to obtain and deploy advanced interception equipment which can intrude the HF waves.
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April - 27 
In order to curb the menace of piracy in the high seas, the Indian Government is contemplating on a new domestic law, Times of India reported on April 28.The law, according to senior officials, has been in the works for some months now with the minis
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In order to curb the menace of piracy in the high seas, the Indian Government is contemplating on a new domestic law, Times of India reported on April 28.The law, according to senior officials, has been in the works for some months now with the ministries of shipping, external affairs, defence, law and home affairs working in close cooperation. The legislation will put together some of the vital points of international laws against piracy, provisions of the IPC and the admiralty laws.
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April - 27 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested at least seven militants including the ‘Commander-in-Chief’ (CIC) of the proscribed United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) from separate counter insurgency operations launched in different parts
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested at least seven militants including the ‘Commander-in-Chief’ (CIC) of the proscribed United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) from separate counter insurgency operations launched in different parts of Manipur. SFs on April 27 arrested three militants of Max faction of UTLA, including its CIC, during an operation launched near Kaimai village of Tamenglong District. The arrestees were identified as CIC of the outfit Ngurkhabo alias Max (23), Lunminthang (20) and Lulun (18). The SFs recovered eight packages of explosives, two detonators and a five meters long cordex from their possession.
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April - 27 
Principal Sessions Judge Udhampur, A K Sharma on April 27 awarded life-imprisonment, under Section 302/34 RPC to Mohammad Hussain, Mushtaq Ahmed and Gul Mohammad, all residents of Ramnagar tehsil (revenue unit) under Udhampur District for killing Ars
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Principal Sessions Judge Udhampur, A K Sharma on April 27 awarded life-imprisonment, under Section 302/34 RPC to Mohammad Hussain, Mushtaq Ahmed and Gul Mohammad, all residents of Ramnagar tehsil (revenue unit) under Udhampur District for killing Arshad Begum and Amina Begum with sharp edged weapons by slitting their throats at village Kadwa, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police case, on August 2, 2001 some unidentified assailants killed Arshad Begum and Amina Begum. On this information Police started investigation and found that the accused persons are hardcore militants belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit and were suspecting deceased Arshad Begum and Amina Begum of supplying information regarding their activities to the Police as the Police officials were frequently visiting their houses.
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April - 27 
SFs arrested one People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre from near the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) gate in Imphal West District. The arrestee was identified as Mayanglambam Manglem Singh (40).
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SFs arrested one People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre from near the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) gate in Imphal West District. The arrestee was identified as Mayanglambam Manglem Singh (40).
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April - 27 
SFs arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre at Takhel Makha Leikai on April 27. The arrestee was identified as one Amom Shyamchand Singh (30). One .32 pistol loaded with seven live rounds in the magazine was recovered f
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SFs arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre at Takhel Makha Leikai on April 27. The arrestee was identified as one Amom Shyamchand Singh (30). One .32 pistol loaded with seven live rounds in the magazine was recovered from his possession. The arrestee confessed that he joined the outfit in January 2011 through one Aken and was assigned to extort money from general public and motivate young boys to join the outfit.
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April - 27 
Telegraph reports that intelligence inputs reveal that the Paresh Barua faction was carrying out recruitment in lower and central Assam Districts as well. The recruitment is being carried out in the rural areas, particularly from interior villages. U
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Telegraph reports that intelligence inputs reveal that the Paresh Barua faction was carrying out recruitment in lower and central Assam Districts as well. The recruitment is being carried out in the rural areas, particularly from interior villages. ULFA is recruiting youths from Goalpara, Dhubri, Barpeta, Kamrup, Nalbari and Baksa Districts in lower Assam and Darrang and Morigaon in central Assam. In Goalpara and Kamrup Districts, ULFA is recruiting youths mostly from the Rabha community. The recruitments are taking place in Rabha-dominated areas such as Dudhnoi in Goalpara and Boko in Kamrup. “Recruitments are also reportedly taking place at Patacharkuchi in Barpeta District, Tihu in Nalbari district and Barama in Baksa District. According to sources, the Paresh Barua faction carried out most of the recruitments in the run-up to the Assembly polls when the Security Forces (SFs) were focused on carrying out free, fair and peaceful elections.
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April - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a mining engineer, Ranjan Kumar, at Chama Village in Latehar District on April 27, reports ANI. Superintendent of Police of Latehar, Kuldeep Trivedi, said the deceased was engaged in a re
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a mining engineer, Ranjan Kumar, at Chama Village in Latehar District on April 27, reports ANI. Superintendent of Police of Latehar, Kuldeep Trivedi, said the deceased was engaged in a relationship with a girl who was also involved with Maoists, which forced them to kill Kumar.
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April - 27 
The Government of Sri Lanka said on April 27, that the public release of the United nations Secretary-General's Expert Panel report at the present stage was divisive, disrupted Government's efforts to reinforce peace, security and stability in Sri La
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The Government of Sri Lanka said on April 27, that the public release of the United nations Secretary-General's Expert Panel report at the present stage was divisive, disrupted Government's efforts to reinforce peace, security and stability in Sri Lanka and fed into the political agendas of interested parties, according to Colombo Page. Issuing a statement to reiterate the Government's stand that the report handed over to the UN Chief by the Panel appointed by him was fundamentally flawed in many respects, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the "Darusman Report" on accountability in Sri Lanka was based on biased material that was presented without any verification.
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April - 27 
The Hindu reports that a woman commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Koraput division militia group, identified as J .Susheela alias Pushpa (23), surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (DIG) southern range, Soumendra Pri
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The Hindu reports that a woman commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Koraput division militia group, identified as J .Susheela alias Pushpa (23), surrendered before Deputy Inspector General (DIG) southern range, Soumendra Priyadarshi and in the presence of Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup Sahu in Koraput District on April 27. Pushpa headed the publicity and cultural wing of the Maoists in the District before being assigned tougher operational tasks. Pushpa was active in Odisha and adjoining Andhra Pradesh. She had carried a reward of INR 200, 000 cash on her head in Andhra Pradesh. She was also involved in a major encounter with the Police at Kalimela in Malkangiri District. Pushpa also the wife of jailed top ranking Maoist leader Chenda Bhushan alias Ghasi, a senior member of the Andhra Odisha Border Special Zone Committee (AOBSZC), revealed to the Police that the Maoists had become apathetic towards her since the arrest of her husband on April 25 and was not even paying any attention to her health problems. Pushpa hails from a family of menial labourers at Vanakawadi village under Elvinpeta Police Station in Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh. Pushpa joined the Maoists in 2005 and had married Ghasi in 2010. She was involved in several major cases of Maoist violence in undivided Koraput District and adjoining Andhra Pradesh. She was involved in attack on Panchpatmali hill top mines of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) in Koraput District on April 12, 2009. She was also part of the Maoist group that attacked R. Ugayagiri town and jail in Gajapati District on March 24, 2006 and an encounter with Security Forces in Kalimela area of Malkangiri District in 2008. She was also involved in several cases of violence in Andhra Pradesh. According to the DIG Priyadarshi, she was leader of Jan Natya Mandali, and as an area committee member she had the capacity to carry a .303 rifle in the outfit.
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April - 27 
The Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist) in a statement on April 27 appealed to the people to discuss on the modalities to resolve conflict situation in Manipur. A KCP-Maoist statement issued by Nonglen Meitei, assistant secretary Publicity
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The Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist) in a statement on April 27 appealed to the people to discuss on the modalities to resolve conflict situation in Manipur. A KCP-Maoist statement issued by Nonglen Meitei, assistant secretary Publicity and Propaganda, said once a way and means to resolve conflict situation in Manipur is found, the true nature of India would be revealed automatically and also as to why the people choose to take to arm revolution rather than non-violent movement.
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April - 27 
The People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), the military wing of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), is training its cadres to counter aerial attacks in the event of air strikes by the Indian Air Force, reports Deccan Chronicle. Sour
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The People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), the military wing of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), is training its cadres to counter aerial attacks in the event of air strikes by the Indian Air Force, reports Deccan Chronicle. Sources said that the Maoists are also planning to carry out strikes on airports. The Special Intelligence Branch of the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] agency of Andhra Pradesh Police had recently recovered key documents and sketches with details of how Maoists will defend air attacks and capture airports. The syllabus for military training of Maoist cadres is being revamped. A manual, titled Guerrilla Air Defence written by the ‘central military commissioner’ and senior Maoist Tipparthi Tirupati alias ‘Devji’ of Andhra Pradesh has been introduced into the Maoist syllabus. This syllabus includes instructions on how to kill air force commandos while they climb down during air drops from choppers. Sources in the State Police Headquarters say that the Maoists are a step ahead in combat strategies.
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April - 27 
Times of India reports that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was granted the permission by a Central Beuro of Investigation (CBI) judge in Kochi in Kerala to conduct further probe into a case relating to chopping off of the palm of T J Joseph,
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Times of India reports that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was granted the permission by a Central Beuro of Investigation (CBI) judge in Kochi in Kerala to conduct further probe into a case relating to chopping off of the palm of T J Joseph, a lecturer of Newman College in Thodupuzha following blasphemy allegations in 2010. The NIA informed the court some fundamentalist organisations from abroad had aided those who had chopped off the palm of Joseph on July 4, 2010, when he was returning home after attending a mass at a nearby church. According to the NIA detailed probe was required to uncover these aspects of the case. The State police had already arrested 27 activists of the Popular Front of India (PFI) who were allegedly involved in the case, while another 27 were still absconding. Prof Joseph had allegedly made some blasphemous references against Prophet Mohammed in a question paper he had set for his students in the Newman College.
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April - 27 
Times of India reports that two persons have been arrested following a case lodged by the Railway Police for issuing threat call that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) will blow up the Narkatiaganj Railway Station in West Champaran Dis
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Times of India reports that two persons have been arrested following a case lodged by the Railway Police for issuing threat call that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) will blow up the Narkatiaganj Railway Station in West Champaran District on April 27, Muzaffarpur Superintendent of Railway Police (SRP), Sheo Kumar Jha, said. The arrestees have been identified as Nagendra Sharma of Bansipur village under Sahodara Police Station, who confessed that he had called the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Samastipur, S P Trivedi, and Awanish Kumar, who had sold SIM in the name of one, Champa Devi, which was used by the caller to issue threat to the DRM. SRP Jha made an inquiry at Narkatiaganj and directed the Police to remain alert. He also directed the Raxaul Railway Police to tighten security measures in wake of the threat call.
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April - 27 
Twenty Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres, along with its chief training instructor, Ningrang Sangma, will surrender on April 27 (today) before the Meghalaya Government, reports Assam Tribune. Official sources said the cadres have taken the
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Twenty Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres, along with its chief training instructor, Ningrang Sangma, will surrender on April 27 (today) before the Meghalaya Government, reports Assam Tribune. Official sources said the cadres have taken the decision to quit the militant outfit due to “ideological differences and also ill-treatment meted out by its top-rung leaders.” The twenty militants are on their way to the State capital to surrender before the Home Minister, HDR Lyngdoh, the sources said.
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April - 27 
Two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were recovered from forested locations in restive Bastar region on April 27, reports IANS. A 15-kilogram landmine, buried in a road in Palnar area in Dantewada District,
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Two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were recovered from forested locations in restive Bastar region on April 27, reports IANS. A 15-kilogram landmine, buried in a road in Palnar area in Dantewada District, was recovered while another five-kilogram landmine was found from Cherpal village in Bijapur District. Police said both the landmines were placed to target Security Forces who routinely search the area for the Maoist cadres.
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April - 28 
A State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) driver, Ghulam Jeelani Bhat, who was injured on April 25 during stone pelting on Panchayat (village level local self-government) elections staff in Baramulla District, succumbed to the injuries on April 28, r
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A State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) driver, Ghulam Jeelani Bhat, who was injured on April 25 during stone pelting on Panchayat (village level local self-government) elections staff in Baramulla District, succumbed to the injuries on April 28, reports The Times of India.
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April - 28 
Assam Tribune reports that the Assam Government is planning to virtually shut the door on surrendered or Pro-Talks militants of various banned outfits denying them easy access to licensed arms. However, the sources could not divulge the number of for
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Assam Tribune reports that the Assam Government is planning to virtually shut the door on surrendered or Pro-Talks militants of various banned outfits denying them easy access to licensed arms. However, the sources could not divulge the number of former militants using licensed weapons.
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April - 28 
Assam Tribune reports that Tripura Government on April 28 declared that all the promises offered at the time of signing a tripartite peace accord with Nayanbasi faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-NB) on December 17, 2004 were fulfi
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Assam Tribune reports that Tripura Government on April 28 declared that all the promises offered at the time of signing a tripartite peace accord with Nayanbasi faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-NB) on December 17, 2004 were fulfilled.The announcement came after holding a review meeting with the former rebel leaders of NLFT-NB in the presence of Tribal Welfare Minister Aghore Debbarma. All the schemes undertaken as part of the tripartite peace accord were reviewed threadbare in the presence of officials from Tribal Welfare department and Director General of Police (DGP) K Saleem Ali. Bhuchuk Borok, vice president of the NLFT-NB who remained present in the review meeting, praised the Ministry of Home Affairs and State Government for being sincere in fulfilling the peace accord promises.
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April - 28 
Citing security reasons, the Election Commission relocated 200 polling booths for the May 8 by-election in Bastar parliamentary constituency. “We have changed the voting places of 200 polling booths out of Bastar’s total 1,716 booths,” Sunil Kujur, c
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Citing security reasons, the Election Commission relocated 200 polling booths for the May 8 by-election in Bastar parliamentary constituency. “We have changed the voting places of 200 polling booths out of Bastar’s total 1,716 booths,” Sunil Kujur, chief electoral officer, Chhattisgarh, told IANS. He said the ‘relocation of voting places was being done mainly for security reasons which was necessary for smooth conduct of elections’. In 2009 when Bastar went to polls, some 88 polling booths had been relocated, he added. Official sources said the 200 booths that were relocated were based in forested areas controlled by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the authorities were not in a position to hold elections and also to deploy forces and send polling teams. The election for Bastar was necessitated by the death of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Baliram Kashyap in March 2011.
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April - 28 
Daily Excelsior reports that Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik, was arrested by Srinagar Police while leading a protest demonstration against the detention of a youth, identified as Ashiq Hussain Dar.
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Daily Excelsior reports that Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik, was arrested by Srinagar Police while leading a protest demonstration against the detention of a youth, identified as Ashiq Hussain Dar.
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April - 28 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) Kanti Rana Tata in Khammam on April 28, according to The Hindu. The SP said that the eight armed members of various
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) Kanti Rana Tata in Khammam on April 28, according to The Hindu. The SP said that the eight armed members of various Gutti Koya tribal settlements in Chintur mandal (administrative division) were indulged in a series of offences at the behest of CPI-Maoist Sabari area committee in Bhadrachalam division in the past two years.
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April - 28 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested at least five militants during separate counter insurgency operations launched in different parts of the State. SFs arrested four cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested at least five militants during separate counter insurgency operations launched in different parts of the State. SFs arrested four cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) militants from their respective houses on April 27 in Imphal West District. The arrestees were identified as Thoudam Sanjit (31), Salam Amuba (35), Sagolshem Ibochou (51) and Maibam Indira (35). On spot verification they disclosed that they are working under the command of Kesho of KCP -MTF.
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April - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, identified as Muhammad Riyajuddin alias Sathiba (35), from Golapati near Minuthong Bridge in Imphal East District on April 28. One 9mm Pistol loaded with two live round
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, identified as Muhammad Riyajuddin alias Sathiba (35), from Golapati near Minuthong Bridge in Imphal East District on April 28. One 9mm Pistol loaded with two live rounds was recovered from his possession. On verification, he disclosed that he joined PULF organization in the month of February 2009 through one Raj Khan and he was involve in extortion of money from general public, Government officials, transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another and provided shelter to PULF cadres.
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April - 28 
Sentinel reports on April 28 that former Chief Minister Zoramthanga has assured that the Mizos would contribute whatever they can towards finding a solution to the protracted Naga political problem. Zoramthanga said, “It needs patience in any peace t
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Sentinel reports on April 28 that former Chief Minister Zoramthanga has assured that the Mizos would contribute whatever they can towards finding a solution to the protracted Naga political problem. Zoramthanga said, “It needs patience in any peace talks,” adding that it took 15 years for culmination of the Mizo peace process. He also said that the breakthrough had come only after seven rounds of talks between Government of India and Mizo militant leaders.
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April - 28 
Sentinel reports on April 28 that the alleged involvement of some police personnel in “passing information” to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has much to do in the failure of the State Police Department in its operations against the outfit.
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Sentinel reports on April 28 that the alleged involvement of some police personnel in “passing information” to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has much to do in the failure of the State Police Department in its operations against the outfit. Despite concrete intelligence inputs on the movement and activities of the Garo outfit, operations launched by the State police against the outfit failed to yield the desired results. It is alleged that Armed Branch constable Stemilbert T Sangma, a resident of village (Bolkengre) from where GNLA ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan hails, had provided information to the outfit on the movement of police during the operations. The police constable was arrested on April 26, after fixing in place a mechanism (like tapping phones of suspects) to determine “information leakage”. Admitting that the leakage of vital information by the said policeman has had a “jeopardizing effect” on police operations against the militant outfit, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), however, said that those who indulged in such activities were influenced by GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma, the deserted Deputy Superintendent of the State police.
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April - 28 
SFs arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as one R.K Manisana Singh (32), from Khongjom bazaar in Thoubal District. On verification he revealed that he is an active member of the outfit and working i
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SFs arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as one R.K Manisana Singh (32), from Khongjom bazaar in Thoubal District. On verification he revealed that he is an active member of the outfit and working in ‘finance section’ of the organization.
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April - 28 
SFs arrested one woman cadre of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Laishram Bidyapati alias Ichangbi alias Amurai alias Sonia (24), from Terakhong Sangbi Mamang Leikai village in Bishnupur District on April 28. She revealed that s
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SFs arrested one woman cadre of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Laishram Bidyapati alias Ichangbi alias Amurai alias Sonia (24), from Terakhong Sangbi Mamang Leikai village in Bishnupur District on April 28. She revealed that she had recently returned from a UNLF camp in Myanmar.
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April - 28 
SFs launched an operation in Karimganj District on April 28 in which a major fake currency racket was busted and fake currency worth INR 95,000 was confiscated. The SFs arrested a fake currency racketeer, identified as Kamrul (35) in this operation.
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SFs launched an operation in Karimganj District on April 28 in which a major fake currency racket was busted and fake currency worth INR 95,000 was confiscated. The SFs arrested a fake currency racketeer, identified as Kamrul (35) in this operation.
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April - 28 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) local leader identified as P. Vijay Kumar, injuring him critically at Kunta in Dantewada District on April 28, reports The Hindu. Ac
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) local leader identified as P. Vijay Kumar, injuring him critically at Kunta in Dantewada District on April 28, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the incident took place just a few kilometres from the Andhra-Chhattisgarh border in Dantewada when three suspected Maoist cadres opened fire on Vijay, with pistols while he was shopping at a weekly market in Kota village. “Three armed Maoists clad in school uniform opened fire in a full public view in Konta block (administrative division) at Vijay Kumar,” Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Giridhari Nayak said, adds IANS. Top official sources said that Maoists were desperately looking to kill Vijay, a teacher by profession, after he was named in a Police report for leading a group that assaulted Swami Agnivesh when he was on way to Tarmetla where Policemen were accused by poor villagers of burning down their nearly 300 huts besides raping and torturing a few women in a rampage that went on for several days.
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April - 28 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) local leader identified as P. Vijay Kumar, injuring him critically at Kunta in Dantewada District on April 28, reports The Hindu. Ac
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) local leader identified as P. Vijay Kumar, injuring him critically at Kunta in Dantewada District on April 28, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the incident took place just a few kilometres from the Andhra-Chhattisgarh border in Dantewada when three suspected Maoist cadres opened fire on Vijay, with pistols while he was shopping at a weekly market in Kota village. “Three armed Maoists clad in school uniform opened fire in a full public view in Konta block (administrative division) at Vijay Kumar,” Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Giridhari Nayak said, adds IANS. Top official sources said that Maoists were desperately looking to kill Vijay, a teacher by profession, after he was named in a Police report for leading a group that assaulted Swami Agnivesh when he was on way to Tarmetla where Policemen were accused by poor villagers of burning down their nearly 300 huts besides raping and torturing a few women in a rampage that went on for several days.
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April - 28 
The ‘commander-in-chief’ of Rabha Viper Army, Sunil Rabha alias Chinese, was arrested for the third time by Security Forces (SFs) in Goalpara District, reports Telegraph. Rabha, who was involved in number of killings, abductions and extortion in Goal
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The ‘commander-in-chief’ of Rabha Viper Army, Sunil Rabha alias Chinese, was arrested for the third time by Security Forces (SFs) in Goalpara District, reports Telegraph. Rabha, who was involved in number of killings, abductions and extortion in Goalpara and part of Kamrup Districts, including abduction of a railway official from Dudhnoi in 2010, was arrested twice within a span of two years. Intelligence sources in Goalpara said the Rabha Viper Army was active on the Assam-Meghalaya border and was involved in abduction and extortion. The outfit is most potent organisation at the grassroots level, which provides logistic support to both United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and keep liaison with the Garo National Army (GNA) of Meghalaya.
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April - 28 
The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court (Dibrugarh) sent all three Maoists – Aditya Bora, Ajoy Sorbor and Engraj Orang – for three days’ Police remand, reports Sentinel. The trio, belonging to Assam, were arrested by the SFs in Odisha along with huge arm
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The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court (Dibrugarh) sent all three Maoists – Aditya Bora, Ajoy Sorbor and Engraj Orang – for three days’ Police remand, reports Sentinel. The trio, belonging to Assam, were arrested by the SFs in Odisha along with huge arms and ammunition on February 22, 2010.
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April - 28 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gave a bandh (shut down) call in Malkangiri District on April 28 alleging non-fulfilment of promises made by the State Government for the release of Malkangiri Collector R. Vineel Krishna and junior en
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gave a bandh (shut down) call in Malkangiri District on April 28 alleging non-fulfilment of promises made by the State Government for the release of Malkangiri Collector R. Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi, according to The Hindu. The bandh call had partial impact in a few strongholds of Maoists in the District. . As reported earlier, the duo was abducted by the Maoists on February 16, 2011 and later released on February 24, 2011.
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April - 28 
The Times of India reports that in order to avail 2010 special surrender and rehabilitation policy, 725 Kashmiri families have approached the Jammu and Kashmir Government to facilitate the homecoming of their relatives who crossed over to Pakistan oc
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The Times of India reports that in order to avail 2010 special surrender and rehabilitation policy, 725 Kashmiri families have approached the Jammu and Kashmir Government to facilitate the homecoming of their relatives who crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) during 1989-2009 to embrace militancy. "If everything goes well after the double screening exercise, we expect the first batch of militants to return home by June-end," a source said. The special surrender and rehabilitation policy covers all people (and their dependents) who crossed over to PoK between 1989 and 2009 to embrace militancy and now want to return to lead a peaceful life.
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April - 28 
Times of India reports that cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a shopkeeper, identified as Bindeshwar Sahu, at Brinda-Bahuartoli village around 10 k
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Times of India reports that cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a shopkeeper, identified as Bindeshwar Sahu, at Brinda-Bahuartoli village around 10 kilometres away from Gumla District on April 28. Sahu, a resident of Koynara village was staying with his brother-in-laws in Karaundi village who runs a stone-crushing business, was demanded a levy amounting to INR 100, 000 cash by the PLFI cadres. Gumla Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Chandan Kumar Sinha said the Police had previously arrested Sandeep Tirkey and Gulab Gope a week ago and came to know of their plot to kill a businessman which they now suspect was Shivratan. According to Police reports, the deceased along with his two brother-in-laws went to the village where they were spotted by the PLFI cadres who opened fire on them killing Sahu on the spot.
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April - 28 
Tourism Minister Vimla Pradhan told IANS that tourism in the State is being affected by the presence of Maoists. “The Maoist presence is affecting tourism. Jharkhand has the potential to attract a large number of tourists but there is a law and order
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Tourism Minister Vimla Pradhan told IANS that tourism in the State is being affected by the presence of Maoists. “The Maoist presence is affecting tourism. Jharkhand has the potential to attract a large number of tourists but there is a law and order problem due to the rebel presence. Maoists regularly call shutdowns which send the wrong message among tourists and it ultimately affects tourism in the state,” she said. “If the Maoist problem is addressed, the economy of the State will improve manifold,’ the minister added.
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April - 28 
Two women militants belonging to the Anti-Talk Factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on April 28 from the Indo-Bhutan border area in Kokrajhar District, reports CNN-IBN.
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Two women militants belonging to the Anti-Talk Factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on April 28 from the Indo-Bhutan border area in Kokrajhar District, reports CNN-IBN.
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April - 29 
A militant, identified as Zamaan Shah, putting up in the house of a civilian Hakim Shah at village Churung in Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri District has confessed himself as Pakistan based HM ‘commander’, who was planning to revive activities of the o
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A militant, identified as Zamaan Shah, putting up in the house of a civilian Hakim Shah at village Churung in Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri District has confessed himself as Pakistan based HM ‘commander’, who was planning to revive activities of the outfit in the border District of Rajouri and other parts of the State, reports Daily Excelsior. He is a residence of Bhimber in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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April - 29 
Assam Tribune reports on April 29 that Senior Congress leader and Union Minister of State for Planning Ashwani Kumar who was at Mokokchung in Nagaland to campaign for former Chief Minister S C Jamir, said Naga political conflict will be solved within
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Assam Tribune reports on April 29 that Senior Congress leader and Union Minister of State for Planning Ashwani Kumar who was at Mokokchung in Nagaland to campaign for former Chief Minister S C Jamir, said Naga political conflict will be solved within the framework of the Indian Constitution and claimed that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre remains fully committed towards resolving the vexed Naga problem. He said since the Constitution has enough scope to accommodate the demands of the Naga people, the settlement could be found within its framework. Addressing a poll meeting, Kumar said he was sent by UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to convey the message that the Centre was fully committed to resolve the Naga issue through political negotiations with the Naga underground factions. He said, “We want all Nagas to come on one platform and we tried so hard for this to happen.”
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April - 29 
IBNLive reports that a 50-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader was remanded to Police custody for a day by a local court in Karimnagar District on April 29. Pramod Mishra alias Janardhan alias Ban Bihari, a Maoist ‘Central Com
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IBNLive reports that a 50-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader was remanded to Police custody for a day by a local court in Karimnagar District on April 29. Pramod Mishra alias Janardhan alias Ban Bihari, a Maoist ‘Central Committee’ member was produced by the Karimnagar rural Police before the Magistrate court following which he was remanded to judicial custody till May 9. Later Police filed a plea seeking his custody for interrogation. Allowing the petition, the Magistrate directed the Police to take the Maoist leader into their custody and present him before the court today [April 30]. The court further directed the Police not to use third degree methods, while questioning.
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April - 29 
India has to play an important role in supporting the Afghan people, says the US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman as Washington expedites its diplomatic efforts to end the Afghanistan crisis, Dawn reported on April 30. Marc Gr
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India has to play an important role in supporting the Afghan people, says the US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman as Washington expedites its diplomatic efforts to end the Afghanistan crisis, Dawn reported on April 30. Marc Grossman, who made this statement in New Delhi on April 29, is visiting India, Afghanistan and Pakistan to encourage greater reconciliation in the region before June when President Barack Obama is expected to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. Mr Grossman will also visit Saudi Arabia, which is helping the Afghanistan government in reaching out to the Taliban insurgents for ending violence in the war-torn country. “I know you’re all interested in Pakistan, but really, it’s important to talk about the United States and India in all of this,” said Mr Grossman. “We’ve just had … a very important consultation about the United States and India in Afghanistan,” he added. “Please, don’t forget this is not just about Pakistan, it’s about the important role India has to play in supporting the Afghan people.”
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April - 29 
PTI reports that former British foreign secretary David Miliband said on April 29 that Pakistan was not doing enough to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attack ( November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) to justice. "I am the politicia
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PTI reports that former British foreign secretary David Miliband said on April 29 that Pakistan was not doing enough to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attack ( November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) to justice. "I am the politician who went to Islamabad in January 2009 and said, without fear or favour, in respect to the Mumbai bombings, those people need to be put on trial; and if they are prosecuted, they need to be punished. And I still say publicly, not enough has been done to bring those trials to a conclusion," he said at the Council on Foreign Relations, a Washington-based think tank. "On the one hand I say we should be engaging with Pakistan. On the other hand, I feel comfortable in speaking very plainly about the responsibilities that they have. It it's true that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is developing global ambitions for its terrorism and its own capacity to do so, as well as regional ones, we have to be even more insistent on the need to roll up that infrastructure," Miliband added.
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April - 29 
Sangai Express reports that one former militant, identified as Salam Sanjoy alias Bono (18), who was handed over to the Army to surrender died under mysterious circumstances on April 29. Salam Sanjoy is a former cadre of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL
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Sangai Express reports that one former militant, identified as Salam Sanjoy alias Bono (18), who was handed over to the Army to surrender died under mysterious circumstances on April 29. Salam Sanjoy is a former cadre of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) who later defected to KYKL-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) was arrested by the Police some time back, adds Kanglaonline.
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April - 29 
Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested an ‘area commander’ of the Barak faction of the United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF-B) from Kundanala village in Hailakandi District on April 29.The arrestee was identified as Thaiboi Reang. R
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Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested an ‘area commander’ of the Barak faction of the United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF-B) from Kundanala village in Hailakandi District on April 29.The arrestee was identified as Thaiboi Reang. Reang was an ‘area commander’ of Kundanala, Durgapur, Chandani Ghat and Katnala area. The arrested militant was involved in various anti-social activities including kidnapping and extortion of money since 2007.
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April - 29 
Sentinel reports that the Assam Public Works (APW) urged the government to seize the arms of the Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) leaders to ensure that they do not engage in any “gang war”
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Sentinel reports that the Assam Public Works (APW) urged the government to seize the arms of the Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) leaders to ensure that they do not engage in any “gang war” in the name of running of business syndicates. APW ‘chairman’ Abhijit Sarma and ‘general secretary’ Bitu Talukdar said that the government should seize the arms of the pro-talk and SULFA leaders to prevent them from engaging in possible gang wars over business matters. Moreover, the ULF-PTF leaders should be asked to stay at designated camps, they added.
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April - 29 
SFs arrested a United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militant, identified as Devendra Tripura (20), from Channighat in Cachar District on April 29, reports Sentinel.
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SFs arrested a United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militant, identified as Devendra Tripura (20), from Channighat in Cachar District on April 29, reports Sentinel.
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April - 29 
SFs arrested one K.K Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-K.K. Nganba) cadre, identified as Guru Aribam Anjan Sharma alias Luwang (38), from Yunam Khunou Bazar parking. One .9mm pistol loaded with three live rounds in the magazine was re
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SFs arrested one K.K Nganba faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-K.K. Nganba) cadre, identified as Guru Aribam Anjan Sharma alias Luwang (38), from Yunam Khunou Bazar parking. One .9mm pistol loaded with three live rounds in the magazine was recovered from his possession. He confessed that he joined the outfit in the month of January 2011 through one Rajeshwor Sharma of Langthabal Kunja and he is now working under the command of KK. Nganba of KCP organization and was involved in extortion of money from general public.
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April - 29 
Telegraph reports that dissident Garo Hills District Congress legislators on April 29 claimed to have received “threatening” text messages from Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, asking them why they did not support beleaguered chief min
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Telegraph reports that dissident Garo Hills District Congress legislators on April 29 claimed to have received “threatening” text messages from Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, asking them why they did not support beleaguered chief minister Mukul Sangma. Frankenstein W. Momin, community and rural development minister and a dissident Congress legislator, said he had received threatening messages from people who claimed to be cadres of the nascent militant outfit. According to him, the phone number from which the text messages were sent was reportedly from Bangladesh and the language used was English. Apart from Momin, other legislators who have received similar text messages include Saleng Sangma, the legislator from Dalamgiri in West Garo Hills. In the past, the GNLA was alleged to have sent “text messages” to demand money from legislators cutting across party lines representing Garo hills. The Sangma Government, which completed a year in office on April 20, is under strain with dissidents trying to overthrow the chief minister and replacing him with former chief minister D.D. Lapang.
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April - 29 
Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected militant, identified as Anowar Hussain (32), from Gendabazar under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District on April 29. SFs recovered China-made grenade, explosives and three extortio
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Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected militant, identified as Anowar Hussain (32), from Gendabazar under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District on April 29. SFs recovered China-made grenade, explosives and three extortion notes from his possession.
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April - 29 
Telegraph reports that the Director General of Assam Rifles Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy said at Laitkorin in East Khasi Hills District on April 29 that although the anti-talks faction led by Paresh Barua has fairly degraded as there are not too
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Telegraph reports that the Director General of Assam Rifles Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy said at Laitkorin in East Khasi Hills District on April 29 that although the anti-talks faction led by Paresh Barua has fairly degraded as there are not too many cadres left, but from past experience, we need to be cautious as the group can possess the capability to be formidable again. He said that they may also have the capability to regain the support from the local masses. United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), which had several battalions in the past, has now been reduced to a single command, Roy said, adding that this in itself highlighted the fact that the outfit’s strength has been considerably reduced. He cautioned that the pro-talks group could also join the anti-talks faction if parleys are not successful.
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April - 29 
The Bihar Police during the course of the day-long operation jointly executed by a Special Task Force (STF) team headed by SP Sudhir Kumar and the Katihar Police headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gopal Paswan arrested seven Maoist cadre
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The Bihar Police during the course of the day-long operation jointly executed by a Special Task Force (STF) team headed by SP Sudhir Kumar and the Katihar Police headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gopal Paswan arrested seven Maoist cadres, including three top Central Committee members of the CPI-Maoists from a village in Ganesh Tola under Barsoi Police Station in Katihar District in the evening of April 29, reports The Hindu. The three arrested members are Varanasi Subramanyam alias Shrikant alias Sukant alias Vimal (58), Secretary of the North Regional Bureau wanted by the Andhra Pradesh Police for the last five years carrying a reward of INR 1.2 million on his head. Subramanyam, son of a lawyer and an M. Com and LLB from Andhra University is a native of Prakasam District, has been in the CPI-Maoist central committee since 2001 and helmed the outfit's international cell ever since the arrest of Kobad Gandhi, a central committee member, from Andhra in 2009. The second is Pulendu Shekhar Mukherjee alias Jhantu Mukherjee alias Saheb Da alias Joyda (69), Secretary of the Eastern Regional Bureau which includes Chhattisgarh and had been appointed in-charge of the Urban Sub-Committee (USCOM), spearheading party activities in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Mukherjee belongs to Jadavpur Police Station area of West Bengal. He is wanted in at least ten cases in Chhattisgarh while the third is Vijay Kumar Arya alias Jaspalji alias Amar (50), all-India in-charge of the Sub-Committee of Mass Organisation (SUCOMO) and was wanted in 12 cases in Bihar. Arya has done MA from Bihar's Magadh University and hails from Karma village in Gaya District. He carried a reward of INR 300, 000 cash on his head. Inspector General of Police IG (operations) K S Diwedi said the trio were the masterminds behind several Maoist operations, including the ones in which Chhattisgarh`s Rajnandgaon District SP was killed in 2009. The others were identified by the Police as Abhimanyu alias Umesh Yadav alias Rajendra (47), ‘secretary’ of the UU (Uttar Bihar-Uttar Pradesh) regional bureau who hails from Kursela in Katihar, Nokhe Lal Chowdhary alias Suraj alias Bakraf (30), a North Bihar Eastern Zonal Committee (NBEZC) member and Shyamji Rishi, another member of NBEZC, adds Times of India. Suraj and Shyamji are natives of Katihar's Barsoi village. The Police also arrested Aniruddh Ravidas (47), an active supporter who had given shelter to the six Maoist cadres at his home in Barsoi. A large haul of Maoist literature, books, pamphlets, posters, three pen drives, three mobile phones and other materials have been seized from their possession, the IG (Operations) Diwedi said.
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April - 29 
The bullet-riddled body of Sunil Rabha, an ‘area commandant’ of Rabha Viper Army, was recovered from Bongaon in Goalpara District of Assam on April 29, reports Telegraph. He was allegedly killed by his colleagues over sharing of extortion money. The
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The bullet-riddled body of Sunil Rabha, an ‘area commandant’ of Rabha Viper Army, was recovered from Bongaon in Goalpara District of Assam on April 29, reports Telegraph. He was allegedly killed by his colleagues over sharing of extortion money. The killing comes a day after the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, Sunil Rabha, alias Chinese was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Goalpara District.
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April - 29 
The Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Government and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has welcomed the extension of ceasefire between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) for a period of one year, sta
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The Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Government and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has welcomed the extension of ceasefire between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) for a period of one year, states Nagaland Post. The DAN has appealed to the negotiating parties to expedite the peace talks so that it reaches a logical conclusion through a negotiated political settlement that is honorable and acceptable to the people. The DAN also appealed to all sections of the people and the militant outfits to reconcile and work towards unity, understanding and oneness of Naga society.
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April - 29 
The Karnataka Government on April 29, strongly opposed in the Supreme Court the granting of bail to Abdul Nasir Maudany, an accused in the Bangalore serial bomb blast cases(,July 25, 2008), according to The Hindu. T.R. Andhyarujina, appearing for t
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The Karnataka Government on April 29, strongly opposed in the Supreme Court the granting of bail to Abdul Nasir Maudany, an accused in the Bangalore serial bomb blast cases(,July 25, 2008), according to The Hindu. T.R. Andhyarujina, appearing for the State, argued that the bail, which was granted on health grounds was only a smokescreen, and the court should not entertain such a plea. He added that evidences collected following the eight blasts in and around Bangalore showed that the accused had established an organisation called the Federation of ISS and that all the accused were its active members and they had nexus with the Students Islamic Movement of India(SIMI), a banned outfit and that the accused had a common intention to wage war against India, to damage its economic fabric, to Islamise the country and to destabilise the governments by engineering violence and thereby disturb the national unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country.
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April - 29 
The pro-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) leader Mrinal Hazarika stated that the outfit would involve itself with business activities in Assam and Hira Saraniya, the ‘commander’ of the outfit’s 709th battalion’ was appointed
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The pro-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) leader Mrinal Hazarika stated that the outfit would involve itself with business activities in Assam and Hira Saraniya, the ‘commander’ of the outfit’s 709th battalion’ was appointed as the in-charge for the purpose. Claiming that the intervention is aimed at evicting ‘mafia raj’ and ‘syndicates’ from the existing business scenario, the ULFA leader said that the outfit’s intervention would facilitate involvement of local youths in coal and other lucrative businesses.
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April - 29 
The Union Government is firming up plans to insist on surrender of weapons by militant outfits engaged in talks with the Government, reports Assam Tribune. Confirming Union Government’s plans, Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram said the issue of surr
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The Union Government is firming up plans to insist on surrender of weapons by militant outfits engaged in talks with the Government, reports Assam Tribune. Confirming Union Government’s plans, Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram said the issue of surrender of weapons by the militant outfits is part of the talks. The Home Minister’s statement assumes significance in light of the reluctance of the surrendered militants to give away their illegal weapons.
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April - 29 
Three Maoist cadres were arrested in a raid on their forest hideout in Bhanupratappur area in Kanker District on April 29, reports IANS. An officer at the Police Headquarters in Raipur said that the arrested Maoists were wanted for two years in cases
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Three Maoist cadres were arrested in a raid on their forest hideout in Bhanupratappur area in Kanker District on April 29, reports IANS. An officer at the Police Headquarters in Raipur said that the arrested Maoists were wanted for two years in cases involving attacks on Police and civilians and damaging Government property.
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April - 29 
Three Maoist cadres were arrested in a raid on their forest hideout in Bhanupratappur area in Kanker District on April 29, reports IANS. An officer at the Police Headquarters in Raipur said that the arrested Maoists were wanted for two years in cases
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Three Maoist cadres were arrested in a raid on their forest hideout in Bhanupratappur area in Kanker District on April 29, reports IANS. An officer at the Police Headquarters in Raipur said that the arrested Maoists were wanted for two years in cases involving attacks on Police and civilians and damaging Government property.
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April - 29 
Three persons were abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Barcha village in Rohtas District on April 29, reports Samaylive.com. “A group of Maoists raided the village last night and picked (abducted) three people, id
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Three persons were abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Barcha village in Rohtas District on April 29, reports Samaylive.com. “A group of Maoists raided the village last night and picked (abducted) three people, identified as Amit Chaube, Phulendra Chaube and Suresh Sah,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Manu Maharaj said.
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April - 29 
Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Mayuri Bhagat alias Jenny (23), Jyoti Chorghe (19) and Anuradha Sonule (23) were arrested by the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Pune District on April 27, rep
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Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Mayuri Bhagat alias Jenny (23), Jyoti Chorghe (19) and Anuradha Sonule (23) were arrested by the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Pune District on April 27, reports PTI. In addition, another Maoist cadre identified as Siddharth Bhosale alias Jeeva (24), aide of Sonule was arrested from Chandawa area in Nashik District in the night of April 28, ATS Chief Rakesh Maria said. All the four were produced before a local court on April 29 and were remanded to Police custody till May 3. INR 190, 000 cash, Maoist literature, five mobile phone handsets and SIM cards were recovered from the rented houses of Bhagat and Chorghe, Maria said. "Their bank accounts were also freezed," he added. Sonule, a native of Rajura in Chandrapur, was the sister of Manoj Sonule, adds Times of India. Chandrapur Police had arrested Manoj in 2008 after neutralised a Maoist hideout meant to stock arms and ammunition. Bhagat and Chorghe were from Pune.
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April - 29 
Times Now reports that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief commander’ Syed Salahuddin dismisses reports of floating a political party but says that Syed Shah Geelani's All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) represents their goals and ideologies on April 29.
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Times Now reports that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief commander’ Syed Salahuddin dismisses reports of floating a political party but says that Syed Shah Geelani's All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) represents their goals and ideologies on April 29. He added that he completely supports Geelani, thereby raising questions over Geelani’s alleged terror links. "We support complete military evacuation from the territory of Kashmir, we support unified Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. We do not agree to states and we do not agree to any kind of autonomy, we do not agree to Line of Control (LoC) trade at the cost of independence of the occupied state. We stand for complete independence from Indian slavery," added the HM ‘chief’.
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April - 29 
Times of India reports that the Police recovered explosives in 50 bags from an abandoned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker during an anti-Maoist operation at Madhubani village under Banke Bazar Police Station in Gaya District on Apr
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Times of India reports that the Police recovered explosives in 50 bags from an abandoned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker during an anti-Maoist operation at Madhubani village under Banke Bazar Police Station in Gaya District on April 29. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ratnamani Sanjeev said acting on a tip-off, a team went to the area and spotted the bunker and recovered fifty bags of ammonium nitrate, a multi-use chemical used for making improvised explosive device (IED) as well as fertilizers to boost agricultural output besides wires used in making bombs. The Maoists had escaped by the time the Police team reached. Tags
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April - 29 
Top official of the Home Ministry confirmed that the Union Government paid money to the pro-talk faction to meet day-to-day expenditure. “We have to pay them some money otherwise how would they survive,” the official asked. He was reacting to reports
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Top official of the Home Ministry confirmed that the Union Government paid money to the pro-talk faction to meet day-to-day expenditure. “We have to pay them some money otherwise how would they survive,” the official asked. He was reacting to reports about the pro-talk faction being handed over INR 40 lakh as first installment. The report, however, was denied by the pro-talk faction.
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April - 30 
A self styled ‘district commander’ of LeT and a Delhi resident were among 14 persons arrested under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Anantnag District. An unnamed Police spokes person said that self styled ‘district commander’ of LeT Firdous Ahmad Peer ali
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A self styled ‘district commander’ of LeT and a Delhi resident were among 14 persons arrested under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Anantnag District. An unnamed Police spokes person said that self styled ‘district commander’ of LeT Firdous Ahmad Peer alias Jana Peer alias Chottu was arrested on April 30 along with three others. During the past one week, Police arrested seven people, four LeT militants and three members of fake currency racket, spokesperson added.
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April - 30 
Kashmir Times, reports that on April 30 nine blocks of J&K will go to Panchayat (village level local self-government) polls in the fifth phase. Official sources said that 2645 candidates are in fray for four blocks in Kashmir division including Rajwa
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Kashmir Times, reports that on April 30 nine blocks of J&K will go to Panchayat (village level local self-government) polls in the fifth phase. Official sources said that 2645 candidates are in fray for four blocks in Kashmir division including Rajwara, Wagoora, Khansahib and Damhal Hanjipora. Five blocks in Jammu region going to polls include Arnas in Reasi, Panchari in Udhampur, Basohli in Kathua, Darhal and Budhai in Rajouri Districts respectively.
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April - 30 
Militants shot dead a civilian, Shamsuddin Mir alias Jana (25), outside his residence at Chanakhan in Sopore town of Baramulla District at around 8.30 pm on April 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir, a roadside vendor by occupation, was killed as the mi
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Militants shot dead a civilian, Shamsuddin Mir alias Jana (25), outside his residence at Chanakhan in Sopore town of Baramulla District at around 8.30 pm on April 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir, a roadside vendor by occupation, was killed as the militants suspected him to be an informer of the Security Forces.
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April - 30 
The Hindu reports that a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) was killed and two other LWE cadres were injured in an encounter with the Poli
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The Hindu reports that a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) was killed and two other LWE cadres were injured in an encounter with the Police in the forest area under Karakagudem Police Station limits in Pinapaka mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on April 30. According to sources, the exchange of fire took place during the course of a combing operation by the personnel of a special Police team between Moddulagudem and Adaviramaram. Superintendent of Police Kanti Rana Tata said that the slain Naxalite cadre was CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana Gundala area committee ‘commander’ Gampala Shankar, the brother of the outfit's State ‘secretary’ Mohan. Two more Naxalite cadres sustained bullet wounds in the exchange of fire, he said adding that they were rushed to a hospital in Khammam. The Police recovered two pistols and a country-made weapon besides several rounds of ammunition from the encounter site.
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April - 30 
The Hindu reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a contractor identified as Ganesh Khosla, in Bandhugaon block (administrative division) of Koraput District in the night of April 30. A group of Maoists reac
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The Hindu reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a contractor identified as Ganesh Khosla, in Bandhugaon block (administrative division) of Koraput District in the night of April 30. A group of Maoists reached Mahaguda village at around 2 am and took away Ganesh with them. Later, he was shot dead on the outskirts of village, Superintendent of Police (SP), Anup Kumar Sahu said. A letter in Telugu in the name of Koraput-Srikakulam division of CPI-Maoist outfit was found near the body. The letter said that the Maoists had alleged that Ganesh was a Police informer and part of the Shanti Committee, which is opposed to activities of Maoists and Maoist-backed Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) in the District, due to which he was killed as a punishment, the SP added. Maoists had alleged that Ganesh was exploiting his labourers and was also involved in corrupt practices in his construction work.
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April - 30 
The Paresh Barua Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on April 30 lashed out at former ‘commander’ of the outfit’s 28th battalion Mrinal Hazarika for declaring that Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) militants would make a foray in
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The Paresh Barua Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on April 30 lashed out at former ‘commander’ of the outfit’s 28th battalion Mrinal Hazarika for declaring that Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) militants would make a foray into the coal business for sustenance. A statement by Arunodoy Dohotia, leader of the outfit’s ‘central publicity’ cell that was mailed to media houses said that ULFA was in no way connected with the statement. It was purely Hazarika’s personal opinion, which exposed his arrogance and inclination to mafia raj. Meanwhile, opposition leader and former chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta said the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) would come down heavily on the syndicate business if it comes to power this time. He said involvement of the Surrendered ULFA leaders in the syndicate business provides evidence of total failure of the law and order in the state. Mahanta said all former ULFA leaders must deposit arms and enter designated camps for meaningful peace talks with the Government.
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April - 30 
The Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanjay Soren, from Lalmatia village in Munger District, reports Zee News. Sanjay, wanted in connection with over 12 cases, was arrested along with a pistol, ammunition, a Police uniform, dry fruits and ultr
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The Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanjay Soren, from Lalmatia village in Munger District, reports Zee News. Sanjay, wanted in connection with over 12 cases, was arrested along with a pistol, ammunition, a Police uniform, dry fruits and ultra-left literature.
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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