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February - 1 
15 Police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres when a patrolling party visited the forest area of Morke village in the Gadchichiroli District on February 1, Pioneer reported. The
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15 Police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres when a patrolling party visited the forest area of Morke village in the Gadchichiroli District on February 1, Pioneer reported. The report adds that "seven to eight" Maoists were also subsequently killed during the encounter with the Police that followed the ambush. However, the Police have not recovered the bodies of slain Maoists. The Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) Pankaj Gupta said, "The encounter began at IST 10.50 am. It lasted for more than one and half hours. Fifteen of our people, including a sub-inspector, were killed in the encounter. I cannot say for sure as to how many Maoists were killed in the encounter. But, my guess is that seven to eight Maoists were killed in the encounter. We have not been able to lay hands on the bodies of the Maoists. Normally in this kind of situation, what Maoists do is that they drag away the bodies once their men are killed in the encounters."
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February - 1 
A zonal committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Nandalal Pal, was shot dead by a gang of five people at Murar village in Lalgarh on February 1, reports Times of India. Police suspect the incident to be t
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A zonal committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Nandalal Pal, was shot dead by a gang of five people at Murar village in Lalgarh on February 1, reports Times of India. Police suspect the incident to be the handiwork of some Maoist group.
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February - 1 
According to Sentinel, a joint team of Chandmari, Guwahati and Tarabari Police carried out a search operation in the Roumari Pathar village under Tarabari Police station of the Barpeta District on February 1 and recovered a bomb weighing eight kilogr
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According to Sentinel, a joint team of Chandmari, Guwahati and Tarabari Police carried out a search operation in the Roumari Pathar village under Tarabari Police station of the Barpeta District on February 1 and recovered a bomb weighing eight kilograms from the residence of one Lalchand Ali.
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February - 1 
According to Shillong Times, 20 militants of the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), under the leadership of ‘chief commander’, ‘Lieutenant’ Biren Gaur alias Sanjay Lakra, surrendered before the 181 Brigade of the Army at Bokajan in the Kar
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According to Shillong Times, 20 militants of the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), under the leadership of ‘chief commander’, ‘Lieutenant’ Biren Gaur alias Sanjay Lakra, surrendered before the 181 Brigade of the Army at Bokajan in the Karbi Anglong District on February 1. The surrendered militants laid down five improvised explosive devices (IEDs), nine 9-mm pistols, 16 detonators, four grenades, 53 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition and other explosives. Among those who surrendered were Udalguri District ‘commander’, Bharat Rajuar, and his Sibsagar District counterpart, Francis Tirkey.
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February - 1 
Telegraph adds that Union Home Minister clarified that States should formulate a surrender policy for Maoists, who would, however, be rehabilitated by the Centre once they want to join social mainstream. “A national policy is not the need of the hour
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Telegraph adds that Union Home Minister clarified that States should formulate a surrender policy for Maoists, who would, however, be rehabilitated by the Centre once they want to join social mainstream. “A national policy is not the need of the hour. A policy evolved by the State, keeping the requirements of its own geographical area in mind, often proves more effective as it is in the case of Andhra Pradesh,” he said. Chidambaram also said that 145 Police Stations in the State were Naxalite (left-wing extremism) affected and over 25 blocks did not have Police Stations. Further, PTI adds that Chidambaram said he would talk to the West Bengal Government for an inter-State joint operation to curb ultra-Left extremism. "West Bengal does not agree with the hot pursuit policy. So it conducts its operation in its territory and Jharkhand conducts operations in its own area, which cannot be called a joint operation. But I have taken up the matter and will speak to the West Bengal government," Chidambaram said at a press conference at Governor’s House.
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February - 1 
The Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil said the attack was pre-planned. “There is strong possibility of Naxals moving out to neighbouring States. We sent reinforcement after learning about the attack. We had summoned a helicopter from Chhattisgar
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The Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil said the attack was pre-planned. “There is strong possibility of Naxals moving out to neighbouring States. We sent reinforcement after learning about the attack. We had summoned a helicopter from Chhattisgarh as well.” The Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Nitin Raut said, ''Not satisfied with killing the cops, the Maoists also placed explosives on the bodies of dead cops. They also took away the weapons.''
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February - 1 
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said in Ranchi that there was need to “fill the vacancies” in the special branch of the Jharkhand Police. “There is a need to fill the 1,500 vacancies existing in the State special branch. The special branch of
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The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said in Ranchi that there was need to “fill the vacancies” in the special branch of the Jharkhand Police. “There is a need to fill the 1,500 vacancies existing in the State special branch. The special branch of the State Government will now interact with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials of Ranchi to share intelligence,” Chidambaram told reporters.
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Three militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in a 10-hour long encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area of Handwara in Kupwara District on February 1, Daily Excelsior reported. A joint team of the Special Operations Gro
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Three militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in a 10-hour long encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area of Handwara in Kupwara District on February 1, Daily Excelsior reported. A joint team of the Special Operations Group of Police and troops of Rashtriya Rifles launched search operations in the forest area of Wadar Bala in the early hours following specific information about presence of militants in the area. In the ensuing encounter three unidentified militants were killed. Two AK-56, one AK-47, one pistol, nine magazines and large quantity of ammunition besides ration and logistic materials were recovered from the hideout, which is perched in a snowbound area at a height of 2700 meters above sea level, said a Defence spokesman.
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February - 1 
Two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, Aheibam Oken Meitei and Sh. Dinamani Sharma, were shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Top Yaralpat under Porompa
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Two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, Aheibam Oken Meitei and Sh. Dinamani Sharma, were shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Top Yaralpat under Porompat Police Station on February 1, according to Sangai Express. One AK-56 rifle with 16 live rounds (one in the chamber), one M-16 rifle with a magazine containing eight live rounds, one .36 high explosive hand grenade, a pack of plastic explosives and two driving licenses were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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February - 1 
Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nagella Chandra Kala alias Swarnakka and Nallakasula Alivelumanga alias Sudha, were arrested by the Police from Tenali in the Guntur District on February 1, The Hindu
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Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nagella Chandra Kala alias Swarnakka and Nallakasula Alivelumanga alias Sudha, were arrested by the Police from Tenali in the Guntur District on February 1, The Hindu reported. While Swarnakka is the commander of Maoist action team in Mahabubnagar, Sudha is the Bhopal-based central technical committee commander. Police suspect that the duo was trying to harbour some Maoists and spread activities of the outfit in coastal region of the State with Tenali as base. Police recovered some ‘soap bombs’ and electrical detonators from the two arrested cadres. After the arrest of the two commanders, the Police now are looking into the possible ploy of Maoists to spread their wings in the coastal region of the State.
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February - 2 
A combined team of Thoubal District Police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Athokpam Tomba Singh, during a search operation at Wangoo Nongyaikhong Khongban of the Thoubal District on
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A combined team of Thoubal District Police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Athokpam Tomba Singh, during a search operation at Wangoo Nongyaikhong Khongban of the Thoubal District on February 2, reports Sangai Express.
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February - 2 
A comprehensive package has been worked out for the rehabilitation of the 113 surrendered left-wing extremists, who came out of the extremist groups with a decision to join the mainstream of the society in the Khammam District on February 2, sources
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A comprehensive package has been worked out for the rehabilitation of the 113 surrendered left-wing extremists, who came out of the extremist groups with a decision to join the mainstream of the society in the Khammam District on February 2, sources said.
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February - 2 
A group of 50 Maoist cadres blew up a transmission tower of Airtel situated in the Garo village of Chatra District. More than 13 such towers have been blown up by the Maoists in the State in the last three years.
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A group of 50 Maoist cadres blew up a transmission tower of Airtel situated in the Garo village of Chatra District. More than 13 such towers have been blown up by the Maoists in the State in the last three years.
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February - 2 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre of Myanmar origin, identified as Maoung Maoungwia alias Soe, was arrested by the personnel of Assam Rifles from the general area of Moreh in the Chandel district.
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre of Myanmar origin, identified as Maoung Maoungwia alias Soe, was arrested by the personnel of Assam Rifles from the general area of Moreh in the Chandel district.
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February - 2 
A suspected militant supporter, Chinkhoneh Zou, was shot dead by troops during an encounter in Sialnah under Singhat Police Station in the Churachandpur District on February 2, reports Imphal Free Press. A weapon was recovered from his possession.
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A suspected militant supporter, Chinkhoneh Zou, was shot dead by troops during an encounter in Sialnah under Singhat Police Station in the Churachandpur District on February 2, reports Imphal Free Press. A weapon was recovered from his possession.
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February - 2 
During his visit to the Gadchiroli District, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said on February 2, "The (Naxal) problem is confined to border areas of Maharashtra and that is why we are formally talking with Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh
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During his visit to the Gadchiroli District, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said on February 2, "The (Naxal) problem is confined to border areas of Maharashtra and that is why we are formally talking with Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh to launch a joint operation against Naxalism (left-wing extremism). Cooperation from neighbouring States is important considering the inter-State movement of the Naxalites," The Hindu reported.
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February - 2 
In a separate incident, eight cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were arrested from Duli forest area of Khuti District, reports PTI. The arrested extremists were identified as
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In a separate incident, eight cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were arrested from Duli forest area of Khuti District, reports PTI. The arrested extremists were identified as Jitan, Vineet, Jeeran, Anthony, Palous, Sanjay, Prabhu and Anup. Police also recovered cartridges, uniforms and Naxal (left-wing extremist) literatures from their possession.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Police arrested a cadre of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Javvaji Ramesh alias Kumar, from the Ramagundam area of Karimnagar District, according to The Hindu.
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On February 2, Police arrested a cadre of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Javvaji Ramesh alias Kumar, from the Ramagundam area of Karimnagar District, according to The Hindu. A tapancha (country made fire arm) and 19 rounds of ammunition of various weapons were also recovered from the possession of the arrested cadre. Kumar was reportedly attempting to form a dalam (squad) of the outfit and was resorting to extortions in the coal belt region of the District.
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February - 2 
On February 2, the lone terrorist arrested during the Mumbai multiple attacks of November 26, 2008, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, was remanded to Police custody till February 13 in connection with the hijack of a fishing trawler and killing o
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On February 2, the lone terrorist arrested during the Mumbai multiple attacks of November 26, 2008, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, was remanded to Police custody till February 13 in connection with the hijack of a fishing trawler and killing of its crew, The Hindu reported.
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February - 2 
Police arrested a ‘district commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) outfit and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar District on February 2, Daily Excelsior reported. Reports said a Police party
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Police arrested a ‘district commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) outfit and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar District on February 2, Daily Excelsior reported. Reports said a Police party intercepted HuJI ‘district commander’ Mohammed Abdullah alias Dulla Bakerwal alias Jameel at Watsar Chatroo. After a brief encounter, the militant is reported to have surrendered. From his possession, Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, seven rounds, one wireless set, one grenade, two magazines and 30 pistol rounds. Dulla Bakerwal was the last surviving HuJI ‘commander’ in Kishtwar.
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February - 2 
Police arrested three persons and recovered about 800 detonators from the Chandauli District on February 2, The Hindu reports. According to the sources, the arrested persons travelling on a private bus were to supply the detonators to the Communist P
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Police arrested three persons and recovered about 800 detonators from the Chandauli District on February 2, The Hindu reports. According to the sources, the arrested persons travelling on a private bus were to supply the detonators to the Communist Party of India-Moist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Sonbhadra District.
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February - 2 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and an equal number were arrested in an encounter with the joint force of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Armed Police personnel at Madhupur vil
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and an equal number were arrested in an encounter with the joint force of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Armed Police personnel at Madhupur village in the Salboni area of West Midnapore District on September 2. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Verma said the encounter is continuing and eight more joint force companies (800 personnel) have been sent to the area to flush out the Maoists. The encounter occurred when the troops reached Madhupur in the morning and was fired on by the Maoists from near the banks of a nearby canal. There was no casualty among the Security Force personnel who have recovered the bodies of the two Maoists identified as squad leaders, Verma said. Three guns and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the slain and arrested Maoists, he added.
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February - 2 
Residents of Hesalpidi village in the Ranchi District on February 2 lynched three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were trying to abduct a contractor, reports IANS. According to the report, the Maoists in the night of February
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Residents of Hesalpidi village in the Ranchi District on February 2 lynched three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were trying to abduct a contractor, reports IANS. According to the report, the Maoists in the night of February 1 had made a failed attempt to abduct one Sanjay Mahto, a contractor involved in constructing a panchayat (village-level self-government institution) building from the village. Mahto however, managed to escape and informed the villagers, a Police official said. Later, hundreds of villagers surrounded the Maoists to prevent them from escaping. However, the Maoists in their bid to escape opened fire on the villagers injuring two of them. Angry villagers then lynched three Maoists to death and later informed the police about the incident.
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February - 2 
The Hindu reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a portion of a bridge over a canal with dynamites to obstruct the movement of Police vehicles at Deo-Baluganj Road near Berhni village in the Aurangabad Dist
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The Hindu reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a portion of a bridge over a canal with dynamites to obstruct the movement of Police vehicles at Deo-Baluganj Road near Berhni village in the Aurangabad District in the morning of February 2. The Superintendent of Police, Ganesh Kumar, said the bridge was blown up apparently to prevent large Police vans and armoured vehicles from reaching Maoist strongholds of Baluganj and Ketaki.
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February - 2 
The Imphal West District Police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party – Military Council (KCP-MC) cadre, , identified as Thongam Thoithoi Singh of Iroisemba Lourembam Leikai from Lamshang Bazar in the Imphal West
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The Imphal West District Police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party – Military Council (KCP-MC) cadre, , identified as Thongam Thoithoi Singh of Iroisemba Lourembam Leikai from Lamshang Bazar in the Imphal West District.
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February - 2 
Two counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism schools would be set up in Orissa to train Police personnel to fight the growing threat of terrorism, reports PTI. "One of the proposed counter-insurgency schools would be set up in Koraput, while the locatio
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Two counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism schools would be set up in Orissa to train Police personnel to fight the growing threat of terrorism, reports PTI. "One of the proposed counter-insurgency schools would be set up in Koraput, while the location of the other is yet to be decided," State Home Secretary Aditya Padhi told reporters in Bhubaneswar. A proposal of the State Government for establishment of the schools has been approved by the Centre, a senior officer said.
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February - 2 
Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, Rambabu Reang and Nanturai Reang, were arrested by Security Force (SF) personnel from Balucherra in the Dhalai District on February 2, reports Shillong Times. Two locally made guns were recov
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, Rambabu Reang and Nanturai Reang, were arrested by Security Force (SF) personnel from Balucherra in the Dhalai District on February 2, reports Shillong Times. Two locally made guns were recovered from their possession.
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February - 3 
A five-member delegation of the pro-talks United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants belonging to the ‘28th Battalion’ led by Mrinal Hazarika arrived in New Delhi to hold discussions with the Union Government. According to sources, the delegati
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A five-member delegation of the pro-talks United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants belonging to the ‘28th Battalion’ led by Mrinal Hazarika arrived in New Delhi to hold discussions with the Union Government. According to sources, the delegation is expected to meet a cross-section of political leaders and opinion makers to elucidate their views on a negotiated settlement of the militancy problem.
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February - 3 
A suspected cadre belonging to the Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council (MC) faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter at Khurai Salan Leirak under Porompat Police St
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A suspected cadre belonging to the Lamyanba Khuman group of the Military Council (MC) faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter at Khurai Salan Leirak under Porompat Police Station. While two other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol loaded with four live rounds and a demand letter of the KCP-MC, signed by its ‘commander-in-chief’ Lamyanba Khuman and ‘district commander’ were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. The demand letter of INR 2 million was addressed to one Santosh Mehta of Thangal Bazar. Police said that a driving license of cycle rickshaw issued in the name of one Chanam Ibomcha was also recovered from his possession.
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February - 3 
According to Telegraph, one unidentified Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre was shot dead during an encounter with the Assam Rifles personnel at Anjukpani under Howraghat Police station in the Karbi Anglong District on Feb
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According to Telegraph, one unidentified Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre was shot dead during an encounter with the Assam Rifles personnel at Anjukpani under Howraghat Police station in the Karbi Anglong District on February 3. One AK-56 rifle was recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 3 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was defused by Army on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Banihal area of Ramban district.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was defused by Army on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Banihal area of Ramban district.
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February - 3 
Four Police personnel were injured in a militant attack on the office of Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sumbal in Bandipora District on February 3, Daily Excelsior reported. Militants hurled a grenade towards the office of the SDPO Sumbal at ar
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Four Police personnel were injured in a militant attack on the office of Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sumbal in Bandipora District on February 3, Daily Excelsior reported. Militants hurled a grenade towards the office of the SDPO Sumbal at around 7.15 pm, which exploded in the compound of the office, the sources said. They said two constables and two Special Police Officers were injured in the grenade explosion. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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February - 3 
Police arrested two suspected militants, Ahsan Maqbool Bhat and Aijaz Ahmad Hajam, from the Handwara area of Kupwara District. Two AK rifles, two magazines and 60 rounds were recovered from their possession.
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Police arrested two suspected militants, Ahsan Maqbool Bhat and Aijaz Ahmad Hajam, from the Handwara area of Kupwara District. Two AK rifles, two magazines and 60 rounds were recovered from their possession.
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February - 3 
Quoting sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Times of India reported that the MHA has called a meeting of Police chiefs of four States - Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Chhattisgarh - on February 5 to devise a new "counter-str
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Quoting sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Times of India reported that the MHA has called a meeting of Police chiefs of four States - Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Chhattisgarh - on February 5 to devise a new "counter-strategy" to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) new operational strategy of laying "multiple ambushes." Referring to the report sent by the Maharashtra Government about the Gadchiroli incident, the MHA sources said that as against the Maoists' earlier practice of quickly moving out of the area after any attack, hundreds of Maoists, in fact, stayed back after the incident along the Sawargaon-Katgul road and waited for Police to come for another ambush a day after. "The move to hit soft targets, including construction workers, is seen as a ploy to con the cops to the site of attacks so that they can be trapped," said an unnamed official.
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February - 3 
The Army recovered an improvised explosive device weighing about 7-8 kilograms from a Barpeta bound bus near Chepti under Rangiya Police station in the Kamrup District, reports Assam Tribune.
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The Army recovered an improvised explosive device weighing about 7-8 kilograms from a Barpeta bound bus near Chepti under Rangiya Police station in the Kamrup District, reports Assam Tribune.
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February - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed 241 people, including Policemen, in Chhattisgarh between January 1, 2008 and January 12, 2009, said the Home Minister of Chhattisgarh, Nankiram Kanwar, in a written reply to the State Legislativ
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed 241 people, including Policemen, in Chhattisgarh between January 1, 2008 and January 12, 2009, said the Home Minister of Chhattisgarh, Nankiram Kanwar, in a written reply to the State Legislative Assembly on February 3, IANS reported. Kanwar also said the Police killed 82 Maoists during the same period and arrested 164 insurgents besides 431 village level cadres called `Sangham members'.
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February - 3 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN–IM) accepted the safe passage offered by the Assam Rifles at Siroy village in the Ukhrul District, according to Sangai Express. The outfit on February 3 said that its armed wing, the Naga
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN–IM) accepted the safe passage offered by the Assam Rifles at Siroy village in the Ukhrul District, according to Sangai Express. The outfit on February 3 said that its armed wing, the Naga Army of Kiusumong Battalion, vacated its camp after holding it for more than 15 days defending its stand that it is not on the wrong side of the cease-fire ground rules. "Thus, the stand-off for 14 days after the Naga Army stood their ground. To send the message across that political negotiation is the only road to solution and not arm confrontation the civil societies jumped into the fray but by organizing a peaceful protest rally both on the spot at Siroy and Ukhrul town. The women were at the forefront, and students took turn to join the sit-in protest," the outfit added. Meanwhile, people belonging to the Naga community in Manipur started an agitation demanding extension of the cease-fire between the NSCN-IM and Union Government in all Naga areas including Manipur.
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February - 3 
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on February 3 the Union Government is ready to examine any proposal from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) towards bringing an early solution to the Naga problem as long as
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The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on February 3 the Union Government is ready to examine any proposal from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) towards bringing an early solution to the Naga problem as long as the proposals are within the ambit of the Indian Constitution, according to Nagaland Page. "We are ready to examine any proposal as long as it is within the Constitution," he said at Chumukedima Police guesthouse in Dimapur. Meanwhile, the Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, after attending a situation review meeting with the Union Home Minister in Dimapur on February 3, reiterated the need to strictly enforce the Standard Operational Procedure in order to ensure that the cease-fire ground rules are not violated by any group.
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February - 3 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has rejected the new cease-fire ground rules of the Union Government and decided to move the Centre for its modification, reports Telegraph. The UPDS ‘joint secretary’ in-charge of home and publicity,
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The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has rejected the new cease-fire ground rules of the Union Government and decided to move the Centre for its modification, reports Telegraph. The UPDS ‘joint secretary’ in-charge of home and publicity, Tong Eh-Nongloda, said the central executive of the outfit, in the two rounds of meeting held recently, raised objections to the new clause that its members must surrender their arms before signing the cease-fire.
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February - 3 
Three cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), including an ‘area commander’ identified as Ramorasad Yadav, were arrested from the Bachau jungle, around 60 kilometers from capit
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Three cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), including an ‘area commander’ identified as Ramorasad Yadav, were arrested from the Bachau jungle, around 60 kilometers from capital Ranchi, on February 3, reports IANS. The Police seized two double-barrel rifles, one .303 rifle looted from police, live cartridges and left-wing extremist literature from the arrested cadres.
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February - 3 
Three suspected cadres of the Manipur-based People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a woman, were arrested by the Border Security (BSF) personnel when they were attempting to exfiltrate into Bangladesh through an area of the Beltoli Border Outpost
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Three suspected cadres of the Manipur-based People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a woman, were arrested by the Border Security (BSF) personnel when they were attempting to exfiltrate into Bangladesh through an area of the Beltoli Border Outpost (BOP) near Icchamati in the East Khasi Hills District on February 3, according to Assam Tribune. They were identified as Mema and her son Vinod, residents of Imphal in Manipur, and Narayan Singh of Bangladesh’s Sunamganj District. Some documents were recovered from their possession. They revealed that Mema’s husband, Y. Babu Thambi, was imparting training to cadres at the PLA training camp in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The mother and son had left Manipur in the night of February 2 for Shillong and then went near the international border where Narayan Singh was waiting for them to guide them across the border to the PLA camp. The report adds that the BSF arrested 16 Bangladeshi nationals, one cadre each of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), 22 Indian nationals attempting to cross the border, besides seizing contraband items worth INR 44 million, fake Indian currency with face value of INR 70,450.
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February - 3 
Two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Kangchup Makhom village under Sapermeina Police Station in the Senapati District on February 3, according to
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Two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Kangchup Makhom village under Sapermeina Police Station in the Senapati District on February 3, according to Sangai Express. While other militants managed to escape, one AK 47 rifle with magazine and huge quantity of lethode and AK 47 ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 4 
A cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laikhuram Nabakishor Singh, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Kongba Bazaar area. He confessed during interrogation that he joined the f
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A cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laikhuram Nabakishor Singh, was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Kongba Bazaar area. He confessed during interrogation that he joined the faction in November 2008 and was involved in extortion of money from Government officials in Imphal East.
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February - 4 
A convoy of Indian construction workers on February 4 came under attack from suspected Taliban militants in eastern Afghanistan but no one was injured, The Hindu reported. A vehicle, carrying three Indians, was badly damaged when an improvised explos
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A convoy of Indian construction workers on February 4 came under attack from suspected Taliban militants in eastern Afghanistan but no one was injured, The Hindu reported. A vehicle, carrying three Indians, was badly damaged when an improvised explosive device went off around 7.45 a.m. when the convoy was on its way to a construction site in Khost, sources told PTI. The attackers also fired at the convoy of the workers of Indian company which is constructing a road between Khost and Gardez. Security Force personnel accompanying the convoy retaliated, forcing the attackers to flee, sources said, adding no one was injured in the attack. Earlier, a media report from Afghanistan had said that four Indian construction workers were injured in the incident. The Indian company is working under a sub-contract of an American firm.
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February - 4 
A driver was among three suspects arrested and a huge cache of explosives, including 4000 gelatine sticks weighing about 600 kilograms meant for supply to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered by the Police from a vehicle at
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A driver was among three suspects arrested and a huge cache of explosives, including 4000 gelatine sticks weighing about 600 kilograms meant for supply to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered by the Police from a vehicle at Grand Trunk Road under the Barachatti Police Station of Gaya District on February 4, Times of India reported. According to Police sources, the explosives bear production marks of Hyderabad (capital of Andhra Pradesh) and were to be delivered to a CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’. The three suspects were identified as Mohammed Zahid of Chatarbar in Koderma and Sawood Khan alias Bholu of Hamzapur of Gaya District in Bihar and driver Shahzad of Hindpiri from Ranchi District in Jharkhand, adds PTI.
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February - 4 
A joint combing operation was launched by the Police and Anti-Naxal Squad (ANS) to arrest the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who had attacked the villagers at Bidargodu in the Theerthahli taluk (revenue unit) of Shimoga District
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A joint combing operation was launched by the Police and Anti-Naxal Squad (ANS) to arrest the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who had attacked the villagers at Bidargodu in the Theerthahli taluk (revenue unit) of Shimoga District on February 4, Times of India reported. The security personnel carried out search operation in Maoist affected villages of Hosagadde, Karekumbri, Malndur, Balehalli, Gardergadde, Nemmaru and Bukkibyle in the Agumbe area. Wall posters pasted by the CPI-Maoist cadres justifying their assaults on the villagers were found in the Bidragodu village on February 4, added Daijiworld.
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February - 4 
A suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Kakching Khunou under Waikhong Police Station on February 4, according to S
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A suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre was shot dead by a combined force of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles during an encounter at Kakching Khunou under Waikhong Police Station on February 4, according to Sangai Express. While other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol and a magazine loaded with one live round of ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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February - 4 
According to Times of India, the Ahmedabad city Police on February 4 filed five more charge sheets in connection with the July 26, 2008 serial bomb blasts in which 57 people were killed. All the charge-sheets blame the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Stud
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According to Times of India, the Ahmedabad city Police on February 4 filed five more charge sheets in connection with the July 26, 2008 serial bomb blasts in which 57 people were killed. All the charge-sheets blame the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives for the explosions, Crime branch officials said. The documents give details of how the different IM modules worked in co-ordination to successfully execute the terrorist attack. "Roles of Gujarat, Mumbai, Delhi and Karnataka IM modules, who worked in tandem to carry out the attack, as well as that of each individual in the modules have been described in detail in the documents," the Crime branch officials added.
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February - 4 
Another suspected militant was shot dead by a joint team of the Assam Rifles and Imphal West District Police during an encounter at Kangchup Chingkhong.
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Another suspected militant was shot dead by a joint team of the Assam Rifles and Imphal West District Police during an encounter at Kangchup Chingkhong.
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February - 4 
As part of its rehabilitation scheme to bring CPI-Maoist cadres into the mainstream, the Bihar Government distributed INR 500000 amongst 16 surrendered Maoists, including an ‘area commander’, in the Muzzaffarpur District, Zee News reported.
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As part of its rehabilitation scheme to bring CPI-Maoist cadres into the mainstream, the Bihar Government distributed INR 500000 amongst 16 surrendered Maoists, including an ‘area commander’, in the Muzzaffarpur District, Zee News reported.
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February - 4 
On February 4, the Maharashtra Government approved a sum of INR 13.86 billion for special action programme to develop infrastructure and other projects in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested areas of six Districts - Gadchiroli,
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On February 4, the Maharashtra Government approved a sum of INR 13.86 billion for special action programme to develop infrastructure and other projects in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested areas of six Districts - Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Gondia, Nanded Yavatmal and Bhandara, reports Samaylive.com. "A detailed report would be prepared within 15 days by the Home Secretary about the development works that need to be undertaken in Naxal-affected areas," Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said in capital Mumbai.
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February - 4 
One of the senior-most Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders hailing from Andhra Pradesh, identified as Mohammed Hussain, was arrested in Ranchi by the Jharkhand Police on February 4, reports The Hindu. Hussain, who went by the name of
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One of the senior-most Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders hailing from Andhra Pradesh, identified as Mohammed Hussain, was arrested in Ranchi by the Jharkhand Police on February 4, reports The Hindu. Hussain, who went by the name of Sudhakar in his party circles, was looking after the trade union activities in north India for the CPI-Maoist. He was one of the founder members of the Singareni Karmika Samakhya (Sikasa), a trade union started by the erstwhile Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist People's War (People’s War Group). Hussain, a native of Mandamarri in the Adilabad District of Andhra Pradesh, was a coal miner and went underground in the early 1980s to build a militant worker’s movement.
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February - 4 
The 24-hour general shutdown call given by the CPI-Maoist in the Palamau, Garwah, Latehar, Lohardaga, Simdega and Gumla Districts of the State in protest against the recent arrest of two Maoists, impacted rural areas, but did not affect life in urban
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The 24-hour general shutdown call given by the CPI-Maoist in the Palamau, Garwah, Latehar, Lohardaga, Simdega and Gumla Districts of the State in protest against the recent arrest of two Maoists, impacted rural areas, but did not affect life in urban areas.
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February - 4 
The Assam Rifles (AR) dismantled six unauthorised huts of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Bade village near the group’s council headquarters in Dimapur on February 4, reports Nagaland Page. Two Japanese radio sets,
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The Assam Rifles (AR) dismantled six unauthorised huts of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Bade village near the group’s council headquarters in Dimapur on February 4, reports Nagaland Page. Two Japanese radio sets, a hand grenade, live rounds, four detonators, stick of explosive, battery chargers, antennas, cable besides several incriminating documents were recovered by the AR personnel from the camp. Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM said that in Bade village camp, there were around 20 armed cadres, who had to vacate the camp before the arrival of the AR personnel to avert an armed confrontation. While the AR said all such unauthorized camps would be dismantled in the State and that cadres would not be allowed to violate the cease-fire ground rules, the NSCN-IM insisted for "notified camps" in place of designated camps.
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February - 4 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a 30-year-old man in Bokaro’s Jhumra hills on February 4 suspecting him to be a Police informer. About 50 Maoists surrounded the man’s house, dragged him out and
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a 30-year-old man in Bokaro’s Jhumra hills on February 4 suspecting him to be a Police informer. About 50 Maoists surrounded the man’s house, dragged him out and slit his throat. The Police, however, said Manjhi had been giving shelter to the Maoists and recently fell out with the insurgents.
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February - 4 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is planning to abduct Tamil Nadu fishermen and hijack their boats to use them as shields against Sri Lankan forces, according to sources in the fisheries department, reports Express Buzz. The department has
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is planning to abduct Tamil Nadu fishermen and hijack their boats to use them as shields against Sri Lankan forces, according to sources in the fisheries department, reports Express Buzz. The department has directed all fishermen setting out to sea to carry their identity cards and registration books. The LTTE is also reportedly planning to use Indian fishing boats for suicide attacks on Lankan Navy vessels. The defence forces and fisheries department have warned Indian fishermen not to trespass the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy have deployed four ships in Palk Bay to monitor movements in Indian waters and two hovercraft of ICG are also patrolling the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay.
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February - 5 
A Chennai-based undertaking, Indian Oil Tanking Limited (IOTL), temporarily suspended its seismic survey operations in the North Cachar Hills District following the reported abduction of its four surveyors by the suspected Black Widow (BW) militants
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A Chennai-based undertaking, Indian Oil Tanking Limited (IOTL), temporarily suspended its seismic survey operations in the North Cachar Hills District following the reported abduction of its four surveyors by the suspected Black Widow (BW) militants from the work site at Langting under Maibong Police Station in the evening of February 5, according to Telegraph. The surveyors were not traced yet.
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February - 5 
A NSCN-IM cadre, identified as ‘major’ Khahoto Chishi, was arrested by a combined force of the Dimapur District Police and India Reserve Battalion at Khermahal area in Dimapur on February 5, according to, Nagaland Post. He was carrying a 9-mm pistol,
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A NSCN-IM cadre, identified as ‘major’ Khahoto Chishi, was arrested by a combined force of the Dimapur District Police and India Reserve Battalion at Khermahal area in Dimapur on February 5, according to, Nagaland Post. He was carrying a 9-mm pistol, one magazine, 37 live rounds of 9mm, one pistol holder and two cellular phones.
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February - 5 
A suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant, identified as Kamlesh, a citizen of Sri Lanka, was detained in the night of February 5 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in State capital Hyderabad, reports The Hindu. Police sourc
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A suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant, identified as Kamlesh, a citizen of Sri Lanka, was detained in the night of February 5 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in State capital Hyderabad, reports The Hindu. Police sources said that Kamlesh, a Tamilian, was to board a London-bound flight.
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February - 5 
According to Hindustan Times, 13 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who were involved in the attack killing 15 Policemen on February 1, were arrested by the Police during combing operation at three villages, including Markega
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According to Hindustan Times, 13 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who were involved in the attack killing 15 Policemen on February 1, were arrested by the Police during combing operation at three villages, including Markegaon, in the Gadchiroli District. They were arrested on February 5, adds Zee News. The Superintendent of Police of Gadchiroli, Rajesh Pradhan, told, “They were nabbed during the combing operation launched last Sunday afternoon immediately after the attack.” Around 200 villagers from Markegaon have gone missing since the attack and the subsequent Police action, adds Hindustan Times.
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February - 5 
An encounter took place between the Police and a group of ULFA militants at Solmara village in the Nalbari District, reports Shillong Times. The militants opened fire on the Police who retaliated their firing. Two militants were arrested from the enc
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An encounter took place between the Police and a group of ULFA militants at Solmara village in the Nalbari District, reports Shillong Times. The militants opened fire on the Police who retaliated their firing. Two militants were arrested from the encounter site and one pistol was recovered from their possession.
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February - 5 
An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) at Polokhata under Barama Police Station in the Baksa District on February 5, according to Telegraph. A pistol and a hand grenade were recovere
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An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) at Polokhata under Barama Police Station in the Baksa District on February 5, according to Telegraph. A pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
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February - 5 
As many as 400 Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) personnel have reached a camp of the Central Reserve Police Force in the Masgaon of Bastar District on February 5 to join the anti-Naxalite operations, reports Indian Express. The rest of 65
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As many as 400 Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) personnel have reached a camp of the Central Reserve Police Force in the Masgaon of Bastar District on February 5 to join the anti-Naxalite operations, reports Indian Express. The rest of 657 personnel of the battalion are expected to be in Bastar by April 2009, official sources said. The Centre has agreed to provide two COBRA battalions to tackle the growing Maoist threat.
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February - 5 
At a review meeting on February 5 of the Director General of Police (DGP) of four left-wing extremist affected States - Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra - which was chaired by the Special Secretary (Internal Security) Raman Srivas
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At a review meeting on February 5 of the Director General of Police (DGP) of four left-wing extremist affected States - Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra - which was chaired by the Special Secretary (Internal Security) Raman Srivastava, the Union Government asked these States to work out their estimates of the Central forces reinforcements needed to undertake the planned and time co-ordinated assault on the extremists, Economic Times reported. The other affected States of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal will also give their inputs in this regard, added the report. A questionnaire has been circulated to all States seeking information on various counts like the strength of their respective Police force, need for additional weapons, extent of Central forces engaged in anti-Maoist operations, geographical details of Maoist-infested pockets and other requirements of men and material for fighting the extremists. The States would, in the coming days, map the Maoist pocket boroughs and, based upon it, indicate the number of additional Central forces they would require to simultaneously launch operations. At the review meeting, Srivastava offered all help to the four States in fighting the Naxalites, including more Border Security Force deployment as well as helicopters. Among the States, Maharashtra and Orissa reportedly asked for more forces for fighting the Maoists.
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February - 5 
Dharitri reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres severely assaulted the Sarpanch (chief) of the Malavaram Gram Panchayat (village level self-government institution), Gjendra Bandara, on February 5 for taking up repairing work
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Dharitri reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres severely assaulted the Sarpanch (chief) of the Malavaram Gram Panchayat (village level self-government institution), Gjendra Bandara, on February 5 for taking up repairing work of village roads under Kalimela Block in the Malkangiri District. The Maoists also pasted posters at different places in Telarai, MPV-77, Manyabkunda, Rajaikund, MV-79 and Motu areas in the way from Kalimela to Motu threatening contractors not to take up road repairing work. Through these posters, Maoists also threatened all those who are eligible to join Special Operation Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) not to join these forces unless one of the family members also joins the Maoist camp.
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February - 5 
Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon said in Paris on February 5 that the terror organisers are clients of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, The Hindu reported. Addressing the Institute Francais des Relat
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Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon said in Paris on February 5 that the terror organisers are clients of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, The Hindu reported. Addressing the Institute Francais des Relations Internationales, he said, "The perpetrators planned, trained and launched their attacks from Pakistan, and the organisers were and remain clients and creations of the ISI," adds Indian Express. "We, in India, are next to the epicentre of international terrorism in Pakistan," Menon added.
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February - 5 
India on February 5 told Colombo to ensure the safety of the Tamil civilians who are caught in the war zone in the north of the island. External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said, "We are concerned with the plight of the civilians in Sri Lanka a
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India on February 5 told Colombo to ensure the safety of the Tamil civilians who are caught in the war zone in the north of the island. External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said, "We are concerned with the plight of the civilians in Sri Lanka and have asked them that along with the military exercise against the terrorist organisation LTTE, the Government will have to ensure that the life and properties of the civilians are not put in danger." He also urged the LTTE to allow civilians in the areas held by it to cross over to the safe zones of the Sri Lankan Government.
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February - 5 
The Basistha Police arrested a ULFA cadre, identified as Jintu Borah, from the Bhangagarh area of Guwahati city.
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The Basistha Police arrested a ULFA cadre, identified as Jintu Borah, from the Bhangagarh area of Guwahati city.
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February - 5 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a suspected Islamist militant from the Mankachar area along the India-Bangladesh border in Dhubri District, reports Assam Tribune. He was identified as Abdul Kalam of Kurigram area in Bangladesh.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a suspected Islamist militant from the Mankachar area along the India-Bangladesh border in Dhubri District, reports Assam Tribune. He was identified as Abdul Kalam of Kurigram area in Bangladesh.
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February - 5 
The Dimapur District Police arrested three persons, including a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, for possessing arms and ammunition from a hotel at Hong Kong Market area on February 3. They were identified as ‘corporal’
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The Dimapur District Police arrested three persons, including a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, for possessing arms and ammunition from a hotel at Hong Kong Market area on February 3. They were identified as ‘corporal’ Atobo Sumi, Nagahoto and Heroto Sema. A locally made pistol of 7.65 calibre, one magazine and six live rounds were recovered from their possession.
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February - 5 
The Shillong Times quoting Mrinal Hazarika, former chief of ULFA's ‘28th battalion’, reports that the top leaders of ULFA have close links with Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and have been enjoying patronage of Bangladeshi Directorate Ge
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The Shillong Times quoting Mrinal Hazarika, former chief of ULFA's ‘28th battalion’, reports that the top leaders of ULFA have close links with Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and have been enjoying patronage of Bangladeshi Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI). "The top ULFA leadership has close links with ISI, DGFI and some Islamic organisations. Without their support, it is not possible for anyone to have bases in Bangladesh," said Mrinal Hazarika in New Delhi on February 5.
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February - 5 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to sanction a one-time express grant of INR 200 million to the State to beef up its intelligence network dealing with Maoist extremism in and around the State.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to sanction a one-time express grant of INR 200 million to the State to beef up its intelligence network dealing with Maoist extremism in and around the State.
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February - 5 
Times of India reported on February 6 that the Union Government is planning to invest nearly INR 10 billion to revamp the crumbling road network in the extremist affected States. According to Government sources, since private players are reluctant to
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Times of India reported on February 6 that the Union Government is planning to invest nearly INR 10 billion to revamp the crumbling road network in the extremist affected States. According to Government sources, since private players are reluctant to execute such projects considering security threats, money was being arranged to execute road projects under the Government agencies. Officials said the Union Ministry of Finance and the Planning Commission had indicated to the Road Transport and Highways Ministry that around INR 5 billion would be made available in the vote-on-account to construct roads in the seven extremist-affected States — Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. An official said with this, the total allocation for road construction will touch INR 10 billion as INR 5 billion has been made available for the purpose through stimulus packages announced by the Centre.
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February - 5 
Two suspected militants, Mohammed Zakir Hussain and Mohammed Safiur Rehman, were shot dead by a combined team of Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifle at Tandongyang under Sekmai Police Station on February 5, according to Sangai Express.
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Two suspected militants, Mohammed Zakir Hussain and Mohammed Safiur Rehman, were shot dead by a combined team of Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifle at Tandongyang under Sekmai Police Station on February 5, according to Sangai Express.
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February - 5 
While perusing the Action Taken Report (ATR) filed by the Chhattisgarh Government, the Supreme Court said on February 5 that the Government cannot arm common men or those associated with the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) to curb violen
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While perusing the Action Taken Report (ATR) filed by the Chhattisgarh Government, the Supreme Court said on February 5 that the Government cannot arm common men or those associated with the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) to curb violence perpetrated by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Times of India reported. "We do not underestimate the enormity of the problem (Naxalism). But State should not encourage the common man by arming them to fight Naxalites (left-wing extremists)," a Bench comprising Chief Justice K. G. Balakrishnan and Justice P. Sathasivam observed. The Bench said, "...arming common men will create a dangerous situation... unless legal powers are vested, you can't arm people. Common men are under dilemma whether to support the Government or Naxalites." The Bench was of the view that instead of arming common men, the State Governments should properly utilise the funds granted to them under schemes sponsored by the Centre for the economic upliftment of the villagers and tribals.
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February - 6 
A joint team of 21 Jat Regiment of Army and Police arrested five Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants from Gauripur in the Dhubri District along the India-Bangladesh border.
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A joint team of 21 Jat Regiment of Army and Police arrested five Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants from Gauripur in the Dhubri District along the India-Bangladesh border.
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February - 6 
Elsewhere in the State, two suspected ULFA link men, Shyamanta Senchowa and Hitesh Gogoi, were arrested by a joint team of the Army and Police from Tingkhong in the Dibrugarh District, for extorting money from the traders using ULFA letterheads.
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Elsewhere in the State, two suspected ULFA link men, Shyamanta Senchowa and Hitesh Gogoi, were arrested by a joint team of the Army and Police from Tingkhong in the Dibrugarh District, for extorting money from the traders using ULFA letterheads.
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February - 6 
Five Police personnel were injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated a landmine near a bridge situated under the Bundu block in the Ranchi District on February 6, reports IANS. The injured Police personnel were re
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Five Police personnel were injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated a landmine near a bridge situated under the Bundu block in the Ranchi District on February 6, reports IANS. The injured Police personnel were returning to the Bundu Police Station in an anti-landmine vehicle.
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February - 6 
One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Trailokya Deka, was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Nasatra under Sarthebari Police Station in the Barpeta District on February 6, according to Assam Tribune..
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One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Trailokya Deka, was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Nasatra under Sarthebari Police Station in the Barpeta District on February 6, according to Assam Tribune..
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February - 6 
The Black Widow (BW) militants abducted four employees of a Chennai-based company, engaged in a seismic survey, from their work site in Langting area under Maibong Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District, reports Telegraph. According to the
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The Black Widow (BW) militants abducted four employees of a Chennai-based company, engaged in a seismic survey, from their work site in Langting area under Maibong Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District, reports Telegraph. According to the North Cachar Hills District Police, “a group of eight to 10 armed militants in military fatigue went to the Langting work site of the Eagle Marketing Corporation and taken away the four surveyors”. The abducted employees were identified as Suresh Kumar, Nitish Kumar, Mahinder and Sarthak.
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February - 6 
The head of Myanmar’s military junta assured that it would not allow its territory to be used by the militants to target India, reports Assam Tribune. The assurance came from General Than Shwe, Chairman of State Peace and Development Council, at a me
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The head of Myanmar’s military junta assured that it would not allow its territory to be used by the militants to target India, reports Assam Tribune. The assurance came from General Than Shwe, Chairman of State Peace and Development Council, at a meeting with visiting Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari in Myanmar, sources added.
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February - 6 
The president of the opposition political party Sikkim National People’s Party (SNPP), Biraj Adhikari, on February 6 alleged that a large quantity of arms and ammunitions belonging to the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) has been dumped i
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The president of the opposition political party Sikkim National People’s Party (SNPP), Biraj Adhikari, on February 6 alleged that a large quantity of arms and ammunitions belonging to the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) has been dumped in Sikkim, according to Assam Tribune. “We have specific information that two tonnes of gelatin sticks have been dumped in forest areas of West District and 200 automatic weapons, including AK series in areas of South District by Nepal-based Maoists,” said Biraj. He alleged that the Police had knowledge of the matter, but chose to ignore it.
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February - 6 
The students and staff of S. Kumar hospital at Porompat in Imphal demonstrated in protest against the extortion demand of INR 50,000 per year made by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) outfit, according to Sentinel. “Our hospita
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The students and staff of S. Kumar hospital at Porompat in Imphal demonstrated in protest against the extortion demand of INR 50,000 per year made by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) outfit, according to Sentinel. “Our hospital is a big hospital but we do not have money. We run the hospital with much difficulty. We have very few patients and it is difficult to even pay to the staff. We are unhappy with such demands by militants,” said Y. Surjalata Devi, a staff member of the hospital.
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February - 6 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘banned’ the general manager of the Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank, Y. Ningthemjao Singh, from entering the premises of the bank for his alleged involvement in malpractices, reports Imphal Free Press.
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘banned’ the general manager of the Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank, Y. Ningthemjao Singh, from entering the premises of the bank for his alleged involvement in malpractices, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 7 
A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre was shot dead by the Thoubal District Police during an encounter at Phundrei Langathel on February 7, according to Sangai Express. While other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol and a magazin
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A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre was shot dead by the Thoubal District Police during an encounter at Phundrei Langathel on February 7, according to Sangai Express. While other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol and a magazine with two live rounds were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 7 
A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel at Wangphulok under Tengnoupal Police Station in the Chandel District in the night of February 7. One M-16 rifles, 10 live rounds, one bag, socks, towel,
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A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel at Wangphulok under Tengnoupal Police Station in the Chandel District in the night of February 7. One M-16 rifles, 10 live rounds, one bag, socks, towel, soaps, tooth brush and a hand-book related to KYKL were recovered from the incident site.
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A suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant carrying a gun threatened a person, Ninthoujam Rajmani, at Heirok in the night of February 7, reports Imphal Free Press. While local people and Meira Paibis (women torch bearers
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A suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant carrying a gun threatened a person, Ninthoujam Rajmani, at Heirok in the night of February 7, reports Imphal Free Press. While local people and Meira Paibis (women torch bearers) captured the gun, the militant managed to escape from the incident site. Meanwhile, many people complained on February 9 that militant activities remain unchecked despite the establishment of the Village Defence Force (VDF). The report adds that 300 VDFs who were trained at the Manipur Police Training Centre are all staying at their own homes as their barracks have not been constructed.
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February - 7 
Another KYKL militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel at Unapal under Kakching Police Station in the Thoubal District in the same night. One Bulgarian made 9-mm pistol and a magazine containing five live rounds were recovered from the inc
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Another KYKL militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel at Unapal under Kakching Police Station in the Thoubal District in the same night. One Bulgarian made 9-mm pistol and a magazine containing five live rounds were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 7 
Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said that terror infrastructure in Pakistan is "existing and active," reports Daily Excelsior. The number of camps "on the other side" can "safely" be placed between 30 and 50, he said, adding that there had been a si
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Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said that terror infrastructure in Pakistan is "existing and active," reports Daily Excelsior. The number of camps "on the other side" can "safely" be placed between 30 and 50, he said, adding that there had been a significant increase in such camps from 32 in 2005 to 53 in 2008. He mentioned that by and large most of these camps are located parallel along the Line of Control (LoC) and between 10 and 50 kilometers away from the LoC.
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February - 7 
On February 7, the Bangalore Police arrested nine Kerala-based terrorists of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit in connection with the July 25, 2008 serial bomb blasts in which a woman was killed and eight persons were injured, reports The Hindu. The
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On February 7, the Bangalore Police arrested nine Kerala-based terrorists of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit in connection with the July 25, 2008 serial bomb blasts in which a woman was killed and eight persons were injured, reports The Hindu. They were identified as Abdul Sattar alias Sainuddin, his son Sarfuddin, Abdul Jabber, Mujeeb Mohiddin, Faizal Abdul Rehman, Abdul Jaleel Moosa, Manaf Mohammad alias Rahees, Badruddin Noor Ahmed and Sakariya. Most of the arrested had been named in the charge-sheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Kerala Police before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court at Thalassery. Four others from Kerala — Abdul Raheem, son-in-law of Abdul Sattar, Mohammad Fayas Hamsa, Fayis Abdul Rahaman and Mohammad Yasin alias Rimon — who were also involved in the case — were killed in an encounter with the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir when they were attempting to cross over to Pakistan between October 4 and October 7 in 2008. Investigations revealed that the terrorists had formed a unit, the Shahbuddin Ghori Brigade, of the IM to orchestrate destructive activities in south India. Sattar was the brain behind the microchip-based timer devices used in several blasts across the country. Explosives for the Bangalore blasts were prepared in Mohiddin’s house at Bommasandra in Bangalore. When the plan was finalised, Sattar and the other accused brought ammonium nitrate, nuts, bolts, printed circuit boards and other materials from Kannur in Kerala and stashed them away in Mohiddin’s house, said the Police. The Police officials also said that the accused had three motives: to tarnish Bangalore’s iconic status acquired after the Information Technology boom; its economic prosperity; and Karnataka being a Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled State. They were also involved in several other cases, including killings, in Kerala, the officials added.
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February - 7 
Police arrested seven persons, including a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, for possessing arms and ammunition at Lotha colony area in Dimapur town on February 7, according to Assam Tribune. One M-20 pistol wit
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Police arrested seven persons, including a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, for possessing arms and ammunition at Lotha colony area in Dimapur town on February 7, according to Assam Tribune. One M-20 pistol with seven rounds, a .9-mm pistol with four rounds, a .32 pistol with five rounds, three knives and seven cellular phones were recovered from their possession. While three of them were released on a personal recognizance bond, four others, including the NSCN-IM cadre, were booked under the Arms Act. The NSCN-IM cadre was from Manipur’s Chandel District and other three were from Agartala in Tripura, Muzaffarpur in Bihar and Tinsukia in Assam.
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February - 7 
Times of India quoting the Police sources on February 7 reports that the six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected States — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra — are developing special forces on the
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Times of India quoting the Police sources on February 7 reports that the six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected States — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra — are developing special forces on the lines of the anti-Maoist Greyhounds personnel of Andhra Pradesh to tackle Maoist violence. According to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Chhattisgarh, Vishwa Ranjan, Chhattisgarh would become the first among the six States to raise a 13,000-strong crack commando force to tackle extremist violence. He also said the existing Chhattisgarh Armed Forces, with its headquarters at Amleshwar in Durg, has been converted into Chhattisgarh Commando Battalion. The battalion will be deployed in rural and forested areas to check the Maoists. The Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) which is going to be raised by the State Government on the lines of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to counter terror attacks in urban areas would also be geared up for taking on Maoist violence in urban areas. A senior Police officer told ‘‘Young and active boys will be recruited and trained by experts imparting training to commandos of National Security Guard and personnel of Border Security Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police. Search for a suitable office for the new unit is on and a final decision will be taken soon.’’ While 400 personnel would be picked up from the third battalion of Chhattisgarh Armed Forces, another 600 would be recruited. The DGP said the first batch of Chhattisgrh ATS would come into force after a rigorous training of 90 days. About 700 specially trained commandos would remain as a standby to face any terror attack.
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February - 7 
Two Naga National Council (NNC) cadres, M. Sinoi Poh and M. Jopoah, were killed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in an internecine clash between Somra and Tusom villages in the Dimapur District on February
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Two Naga National Council (NNC) cadres, M. Sinoi Poh and M. Jopoah, were killed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in an internecine clash between Somra and Tusom villages in the Dimapur District on February 7, reports Nagaland Post. However, the NNC claimed that the victims were not its cadres and they were civilians.
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February - 8 
A high-powered Government panel on February 8 said that the threat from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has increased due to their increasing militarization, acquisition of sophisticated firearms and access to technology of fabricati
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A high-powered Government panel on February 8 said that the threat from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has increased due to their increasing militarization, acquisition of sophisticated firearms and access to technology of fabricating rockets and rocket launchers besides expertise in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), The Hindu reported. The panel said that IEDs have come to be used by the CPI-Maoist cadres for well-planned attacks on even high-security personalities apart from other targets like Police Stations and security vehicles. According to the Government official statistics, the extremists carry out 100 landmine explosions every year.
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February - 8 
Assam Tribune quoting Police sources on February 8 reports that a substantial portion of the money extorted by the Assam-based militant groups, including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), is being ‘invested’ under false names in Bangladesh.
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Assam Tribune quoting Police sources on February 8 reports that a substantial portion of the money extorted by the Assam-based militant groups, including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), is being ‘invested’ under false names in Bangladesh. The report adds that among the militant groups of Assam, the ULFA is believed to have the highest investments in the neighbouring country. Sources said that ULFA leaders living in Bangladesh have managed to invest huge amounts of money mainly in the hospitality sector, including hotels, and in other sectors like shipping and other industries.
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February - 8 
Telegraph reports that the Unified Command Structures of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have launched a joint operation to neutralize transit camps set up by the militants in Changlang and Tirap Districts to prevent them from reaching Myanmar. The count
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Telegraph reports that the Unified Command Structures of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have launched a joint operation to neutralize transit camps set up by the militants in Changlang and Tirap Districts to prevent them from reaching Myanmar. The counter-insurgency operations would target militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), besides militants operating from West Bengal and Sikkim, who take shelter and receive training in the Districts of Arunachal Pradesh with support from larger outfits. Apart from Changlang and Tirap, camps in Tamulpur, Darrang, Kajalgaon and Udalguri areas of Assam bordering Bhutan would also be targeted. “This (the camps) is where we want to stop them. Our main focus area will, therefore, be Changlang and Tirap, as these are their getaways. The mega crackdown should be over before the parliamentary elections,” an unnamed senior official said. “The objective is to stop the militants from moving out of Bangladesh and from reaching Myanmar. The Sheikh Hasina regime has made her stand very clear vis-à-vis militant groups from India operating from Bangladeshi soil. Things will only get tough for the rebels in Bangladesh,” he added.
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February - 8 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and troops of Maratha Light Infantry during an encounter at Ngairangbam under Patsoi Police Station on February 8, according to Sangai Express. Two 9-mm pis
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and troops of Maratha Light Infantry during an encounter at Ngairangbam under Patsoi Police Station on February 8, according to Sangai Express. Two 9-mm pistols and a motorcycle were recovered from their possession.
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February - 9 
A letter purportedly written by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and published in local media invited a Planning Commission team to have an open discussion with them about the problems of the rural people, reports PTI. In an open lett
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A letter purportedly written by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and published in local media invited a Planning Commission team to have an open discussion with them about the problems of the rural people, reports PTI. In an open letter published in some newspapers, the CPI-Maoist regional committee said the security of the Planning Commission members visiting them would rest with the Maoists and they could directly discuss with them about the problems of the rural masses.
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February - 9 
A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Habibar Ali, was arrested by Security Forces along with two bombs from Phulgasa village under Fakirganj Police Station in the Dhubri District on February 9, according to Teleg
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A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Habibar Ali, was arrested by Security Forces along with two bombs from Phulgasa village under Fakirganj Police Station in the Dhubri District on February 9, according to Telegraph.
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February - 9 
A Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, identified as Amil Parvesh, a native of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, who was arrested by the Kerala Police from Indore in Madhya Pradesh recently in connection with his suspected role in the controversi
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A Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, identified as Amil Parvesh, a native of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, who was arrested by the Kerala Police from Indore in Madhya Pradesh recently in connection with his suspected role in the controversial training camp of the outfit held in the Vagamon hills, was remanded by the Kanjirapally First Class Magistrate Court in Kottayam on February 9, to 15 days Police custody, reports Express Buzz .He was reportedly an expert in the making of bombs and involved in the Bangalore serial blasts.
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February - 9 
A top al Qaeda commander, who was reported killed in a US drone strike in 2008, has appeared in a 20-minute video in Arabic received by BBC in London, warning India of more Mumbai-style terror attacks if it tried to attack Pakistan, reports Times of
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A top al Qaeda commander, who was reported killed in a US drone strike in 2008, has appeared in a 20-minute video in Arabic received by BBC in London, warning India of more Mumbai-style terror attacks if it tried to attack Pakistan, reports Times of India. "India should know that it will have to pay a heavy price if it attacks Pakistan," Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, reportedly to be al Qaeda's military commander in Afghanistan and ranked behind Number 2 Ayman al-Zawahiri. Yazid, who the Pakistani military said may have been killed in August 2008, in the Bajaur Agency, said: "The Mujahideen will sunder your armies into the ground, like they did to the Russians in Afghanistan” he said and added, “They will target your economic centres and raze them to the ground." The al Qaeda leader is said to have been involved in a number of terrorist attacks, including the 2008 Danish embassy bombings, in Pakistan and had claimed the responsibility of assassinating former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
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February - 9 
A top Maoist was arrested by the Special Task Force personnel of Bihar Police from Mayapur area under Goh Police station in the Aurangabad District on November 7, Police said, Outlook reported. Acting on a tip-off, Police raided a place under Mayapur
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A top Maoist was arrested by the Special Task Force personnel of Bihar Police from Mayapur area under Goh Police station in the Aurangabad District on November 7, Police said, Outlook reported. Acting on a tip-off, Police raided a place under Mayapur area and captured the Maoist, identified as Sunil Kumar alias Chintu, they said. Sunil was wanted in connection with several cases related to explosion, kidnapping for ransom and killing, sources added.
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February - 9 
According to Times of India, an Indian from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu held captive by militants in Afghanistan for nearly four months is dead, his family and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on February 9 in New Delhi. P. Simon, employed in
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According to Times of India, an Indian from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu held captive by militants in Afghanistan for nearly four months is dead, his family and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on February 9 in New Delhi. P. Simon, employed in the Italian food chain Ciano International, was abducted in October 2008. The company had been negotiating with the captors belonging to an unnamed militant outfit, which had sought a ransom of USD 200000. However, the negotiations "to work out a reasonable ransom" reportedly failed to break the deadlock. An MEA official said in New Delhi that Afghanistan authorities informed that Simon died while in custody of his abductors.
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February - 9 
An extortionist, Moirangthem Premchand alias Swamikumar, was lynched by local people when he was trying to extract money at the residence of the Zonal Education Officer of Kakching, Mayengbam Kumar, in Wabagai Tera Urak area of Thoubal District in
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An extortionist, Moirangthem Premchand alias Swamikumar, was lynched by local people when he was trying to extract money at the residence of the Zonal Education Officer of Kakching, Mayengbam Kumar, in Wabagai Tera Urak area of Thoubal District in the evening of February 9, according to Sangai Express. However, Swamikumar’s injured accomplice, Maibam Inao, managed to escape from the incident site. Mayengbam Kumar had earlier received an extortion note from an unspecified faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) asking for a percentage cut from the salary of the employees serving under the Kakching Zone of Education Department.
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February - 9 
An unspecified number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres destroyed over 60 percent of the Panchayat (village level self-government institution) office building of Badigata village in the Malkangiri District on February 9, reports
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An unspecified number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres destroyed over 60 percent of the Panchayat (village level self-government institution) office building of Badigata village in the Malkangiri District on February 9, reports IANS.
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February - 9 
Army personnel shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant after a brief encounter at Kalihand Top in the Doda District on February 9, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain militant has been identified as Bashir Ahmed, a 22 year-old resident of Tantna i
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Army personnel shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant after a brief encounter at Kalihand Top in the Doda District on February 9, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain militant has been identified as Bashir Ahmed, a 22 year-old resident of Tantna in the same District. One Self Loading Rifle and two magazines were recovered from his possession. Bashir Ahmed was reportedly operating in different parts of Doda for the last one and a half years.
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February - 9 
At least 10 Policemen, including some from the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP), were killed when more than 150 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres launched a surprise attack on the Security Force personnel who were providing secu
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At least 10 Policemen, including some from the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP), were killed when more than 150 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres launched a surprise attack on the Security Force personnel who were providing security at a function at Ravidas Ashram in the Mahuliatand village of Nawada District in the afternoon of February 9, Patna Daily reported. The Additional Director General of Police, Neelmani, said, "When an 18-member Police team led by Ram reached the village, Maoist guerillas suddenly attacked and shot them dead. The incident happened in a remote area. Therefore, the final figure can only be available once the top Police officials reach the spot with reinforcements. An intensive operation has been launched against Maoists in Districts bordering neighboring Jharkhand." There is no report of civilian being killed, he added. The Maoists subsequently fled with the arms and ammunition of the slain Policemen. The Police later launched a combing operation at the Bihar-Jharkhand State border.
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February - 9 
IANS reports that more than 100 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the house of one Chandrashekhar Dagi, an assistant jailer in the Hazaribagh central jail, in the Lembugua village of Chatra District on February 9, acc
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IANS reports that more than 100 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the house of one Chandrashekhar Dagi, an assistant jailer in the Hazaribagh central jail, in the Lembugua village of Chatra District on February 9, accusing him of torturing Maoists in the jail. The Maoists asked all the people inside to come out before blowing up the house. No one was injured in the incident, though the house was completely destroyed.
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February - 9 
On February 9, the State Government allocated INR 9.41 billion, a hike of 22 percent from the 2008 allocation, for the modernization of the Police force to tackle the threat posed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist, reports IANS. “The Government
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On February 9, the State Government allocated INR 9.41 billion, a hike of 22 percent from the 2008 allocation, for the modernization of the Police force to tackle the threat posed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist, reports IANS. “The Government is committed to combat Maoist or Naxalite (left-wing extremists) violence. The steep budgetary hike of 22 percent for the Police is made with special focus on security related infrastructure needs in the worst affected District of Bijapur and Dantewada,” said Chef Minister Raman Singh after presenting the budget in the State Legislative Assembly. “Now the cops strength at each Police outpost will go up to 27 as against the earlier figure of just eight and at Police Stations the number will touch 65 as against the existing set up of 32,” he added.
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February - 9 
On February 9, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said in Kollam that a coastal Police station will be sanctioned for the Malappuram District soon, reports The Hindu. Inaugurating the State’s first coastal Police station at Neendakara near Kollam
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On February 9, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said in Kollam that a coastal Police station will be sanctioned for the Malappuram District soon, reports The Hindu. Inaugurating the State’s first coastal Police station at Neendakara near Kollam, he said that there was no reason why Malappuram District should be left out. The community policing system already implemented in 20 Police stations would be extended to another 20 Police stations this year. The system has brought down criminal activities in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram cities, added the Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
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February - 9 
Police also arrested a Government official of the Rural Development Department for his connections with the HM outfit from village Shagla Koti in the Doda District. The accused has been identified as Ghulam Hassan, a resident of Shagla Koti. Police s
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Police also arrested a Government official of the Rural Development Department for his connections with the HM outfit from village Shagla Koti in the Doda District. The accused has been identified as Ghulam Hassan, a resident of Shagla Koti. Police said Hassan was on way to meet HM militant Abu Akasha alias Khalid in the upper reaches of Doda to pay him monthly contribution of INR 4000 when he was arrested.
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February - 9 
Police arrested Muzaffar Ahmad Dar, the ‘chief operations commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, from a locality near Kashmir University in the Hazratbal area of capital Srinagar. “J&K Police has achieved a major success in its drive in anti-t
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Police arrested Muzaffar Ahmad Dar, the ‘chief operations commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, from a locality near Kashmir University in the Hazratbal area of capital Srinagar. “J&K Police has achieved a major success in its drive in anti-terrorist operations with the arrest of Hizbul Mujahideen chief operations commander Muzaffar Ahmad Dar from Sadrabal area of the city near Kashmir University,” the Inspector General of Police (Kashmir), B. Srinivas, told reporters at a press conference. Srinivas said Dar, who was operating under various aliases like Gaznavi, Mohammad Ali and 'One Nine', was arrested around 3.30 p.m. A resident of Chichlora in the Pattan area of Baramulla District, 38 year-old Dar joined the HM in the early 1990's. Srinivas said "Over the years, he has masterminded several terrorist activities including the blast at Narbal in July 2008 in which security forces suffered losses. He had been actively involved in financing the terrorist activities of Hizb.”
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February - 9 
Police arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants who had demanded ransom from a cashier of a branch office of the State Bank of India in his residence at Rest House Colony in the Tseminyu area of Kohima Distri
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Police arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants who had demanded ransom from a cashier of a branch office of the State Bank of India in his residence at Rest House Colony in the Tseminyu area of Kohima District on February 9 by threatening to kill him and decamped with an unspecified amount of cash, on the condition of collecting the remaining amount on the next day, reports Nagaland Page. They were identified as Ahulo Kent and Gwasinlo Kent.
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February - 9 
Sambad reports that a group of 25 CPI-Maoist cadres, including eight women, attacked the house of one Gobardhan Nahak in the Parang village under Telkoi Police Station in Keonjhar District on February 9 and looted a licensed pistol, jewellery and som
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Sambad reports that a group of 25 CPI-Maoist cadres, including eight women, attacked the house of one Gobardhan Nahak in the Parang village under Telkoi Police Station in Keonjhar District on February 9 and looted a licensed pistol, jewellery and some cash.
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February - 9 
The Orissa Government officials admitted before a visiting Central Government team that nearly half of the Plan expenditure in the left-wing extremism-affected Districts is cornered by the Maoists, reports Express Buzz.
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The Orissa Government officials admitted before a visiting Central Government team that nearly half of the Plan expenditure in the left-wing extremism-affected Districts is cornered by the Maoists, reports Express Buzz.
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February - 9 
The Police arrested three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres, including the head of the Mahudhar Panchayat (village level self-Government institution), identified as Ram Bhuj Ravidas, in connection with the killing of 10 Policemen in the Nawada District on
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The Police arrested three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres, including the head of the Mahudhar Panchayat (village level self-Government institution), identified as Ram Bhuj Ravidas, in connection with the killing of 10 Policemen in the Nawada District on February 9, The Hindu reported. Police also detained more than six persons for questioning and are in search of Ajit Yadav, the head of Lalpur Panchayat, who is one of the four accused in the case.
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February - 10 
A newly formed militant outfit, the United Peoples’ Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), stated that it had released three abducted officials of the Manipur Food and Civil Supplies Department on February 10, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as
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A newly formed militant outfit, the United Peoples’ Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), stated that it had released three abducted officials of the Manipur Food and Civil Supplies Department on February 10, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as S. Iboton of Imphal West, W. Deben of Imphal East and Th. Bhumeshore of Bishnupur. They were reportedly kept in the outfit’s confinement since January 30 for their alleged involvement in misappropriation of Above Poverty Line rice distribution.
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February - 10 
Addressing the State Legislative Assembly on February 10, the State Home Minister, Nankuram Kanwar, said that about 480 people have been killed in 1,190 incidents of violence involving the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) between April 20
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Addressing the State Legislative Assembly on February 10, the State Home Minister, Nankuram Kanwar, said that about 480 people have been killed in 1,190 incidents of violence involving the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) between April 2007 and January 15, 2009 in Chhattisgarh, PTI reported. "277 civilians, 49 SPOs (Special Police Officers) and 154 Policemen were killed in incidents of CPI-Maoist violence during the period," Kanwar said. During the current financial year till January 15, 2009, there had been 556 Maoist related violence in the State, in which 54 Policemen have been killed, he added. In a written reply to a question, he said there had been 450 incidents in Bijapur, 72 in Bastar, 174 in Narayanpur, 262 in Dantewada, 160 in Kanker, 29 in Rajnandgaon, 22 in Balrampur, six each in Raipur and Durg Districts, four in Surajpur, two in Koriya and one in Jashpur District.
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February - 10 
On February 10, the Criminal Investigation Department of Mumbai Police arrested an aide of underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim, identified as Vijay Krishnaji, from Jai Prakash Nagar area in Behrampur, Dharitri reported.
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On February 10, the Criminal Investigation Department of Mumbai Police arrested an aide of underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim, identified as Vijay Krishnaji, from Jai Prakash Nagar area in Behrampur, Dharitri reported.
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February - 10 
Police recovered a Chinese hand grenade at No.2 railway line near Sashri Gaon under Lumding Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District on February 10, according to Assam Tribune. Police arrested six persons in connection with the recovery.
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Police recovered a Chinese hand grenade at No.2 railway line near Sashri Gaon under Lumding Police Station in the North Cachar Hills District on February 10, according to Assam Tribune. Police arrested six persons in connection with the recovery.
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February - 10 
Telegraph reports that Ashok Saikia, proprietor of the Indian Oil Tanking Limited, said a militant group identifying itself as the Dimasa National Liberation Front claimed responsibility for the abduction of its four employees, who were engaged in th
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Telegraph reports that Ashok Saikia, proprietor of the Indian Oil Tanking Limited, said a militant group identifying itself as the Dimasa National Liberation Front claimed responsibility for the abduction of its four employees, who were engaged in the company’s seismic survey operation in the North Cachar Hills District. The report adds that the leader of the new group identified himself as Bret Lee. The Police had initially suspected the involvement of the Black Widow (BW) group in the abduction since the outfit had earlier targeted companies involved in development projects.
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February - 10 
The Officer-in-Charge of Champahower Police Station, Shyamal Debbarma, was injured at Tuibaklaipara village, 12 kilometres from the Police Station in the West District, when the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants opened fire at Police personnel
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The Officer-in-Charge of Champahower Police Station, Shyamal Debbarma, was injured at Tuibaklaipara village, 12 kilometres from the Police Station in the West District, when the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants opened fire at Police personnel who were returning from a search operation at Nandakumarpara and Tuibaklai Khowai area on February 10, reports Telegraph.
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February - 11 
18 Pakistani nationals were arrested along with two boats by the Indian Coast Guard near the Jakhau coast in Kutch District on February 11, reports The Hindu. An official spokesman said the fishermen were taken to Jakhau, where after preliminary inve
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18 Pakistani nationals were arrested along with two boats by the Indian Coast Guard near the Jakhau coast in Kutch District on February 11, reports The Hindu. An official spokesman said the fishermen were taken to Jakhau, where after preliminary investigation they would be handed over to the Kutch Police for questioning. It was the second time in the last few days that Pakistani boats were found in the Indian territorial waters and seized. Three boats with 24 Pakistani nationals were reportedly seized near the Jakhau port last week.
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February - 11 
Army personnel recovered 40 kilograms of gelatine from Amalpur village in Sadiya area of Tinsukia District
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Army personnel recovered 40 kilograms of gelatine from Amalpur village in Sadiya area of Tinsukia District
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February - 11 
CPI-Maoists posters threatening people and issuing death threats to local politicians and Police officials were found pasted in various places in Jeypore, headquarters of the Koraput District, reports ANI.
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CPI-Maoists posters threatening people and issuing death threats to local politicians and Police officials were found pasted in various places in Jeypore, headquarters of the Koraput District, reports ANI.
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February - 11 
In the same District, suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants shot dead a Hindi-speaking trader, identified as Rameshwar Sahu, at Lower Haflong town, according to Shillong Times. The son of the slain trader, Satru
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In the same District, suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants shot dead a Hindi-speaking trader, identified as Rameshwar Sahu, at Lower Haflong town, according to Shillong Times. The son of the slain trader, Satrughna Sahu, said that the militant outfit had served extortion notice on his father demanding INR 1 50000 by February 6.
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February - 11 
Militants belonging to the Black Widow (BW) outfit shot dead a school teacher, Munit Bodo, at Maibong area in the North Cachar Hills District on February 11, reports Telegraph.
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Militants belonging to the Black Widow (BW) outfit shot dead a school teacher, Munit Bodo, at Maibong area in the North Cachar Hills District on February 11, reports Telegraph.
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February - 11 
On February 11, three cadres of the former Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), presently known as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Vyas Kahar, Naresh Paswan and Yugal Mochi, were sentenced to death while three others, identified
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On February 11, three cadres of the former Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), presently known as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Vyas Kahar, Naresh Paswan and Yugal Mochi, were sentenced to death while three others, identified as Tyagi Mahto, Vijay Yadav and Madhusudan Sharma, were acquitted by a TADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987) court in Gaya for the massacre of 35 persons at Bara village in the Gaya District, Bihar Times reported. The MCC’s armed cadres brought the 35 persons of Bara village to the bank of a nearby canal, tied their hands and slit their throats on February 12, 1992. Earlier on 2001, a TADA court had sentenced four MCC cadres to death in the same case.
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February - 11 
One Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) militant, identified as Lojendra Langthasa, was shot dead by militants of the rival Black Widow (BW) fraction at Khalimindisa under Maibong Police Station of North Cachar Hills District in the evening of February 11, repor
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One Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) militant, identified as Lojendra Langthasa, was shot dead by militants of the rival Black Widow (BW) fraction at Khalimindisa under Maibong Police Station of North Cachar Hills District in the evening of February 11, reports Shillong Times.
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February - 11 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Benudhar Majhi alias Tridev, and his accomplice Babulal Ghuda from Hatibari village under Jujomura Police Station in the Sambalpur District and Bandijharan village of the same Dist
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Benudhar Majhi alias Tridev, and his accomplice Babulal Ghuda from Hatibari village under Jujomura Police Station in the Sambalpur District and Bandijharan village of the same District respectively on February 11, reports The Statesman. A revolver, a locally made pistol with live ammunition and some CPI-Maoist literature were seized from them.
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February - 11 
The arrested Students Islamic movement of India (SIMI) militant, Amil Parvesh, confessed at Wagamon in Kerala that he had given bomb-making training to around 40 cadres, who had participated in the SIMI camp in the pine forests, reports Express Buzz.
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The arrested Students Islamic movement of India (SIMI) militant, Amil Parvesh, confessed at Wagamon in Kerala that he had given bomb-making training to around 40 cadres, who had participated in the SIMI camp in the pine forests, reports Express Buzz. 27 year-old Amil Parvesh, a native of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, is said to be an expert in the making of bombs and was allegedly involved in the Bangalore serial blasts.
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February - 11 
The Assam Rifles personnel arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant along the road between Chetwetnyu and Chenmoho areas in the Mon District, when he was trying to infiltrate from Myanmar by traveling in a vehicle
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The Assam Rifles personnel arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant along the road between Chetwetnyu and Chenmoho areas in the Mon District, when he was trying to infiltrate from Myanmar by traveling in a vehicle on February 11, according to Nagaland Post. He was identified as ‘senior sergeant major’ Khami of Lungwa village. One Chinese grenade, combat uniforms and incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.
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February - 11 
The Manipur Food and Civil Supplies Minister Y. Erabot dismissed the accusations made by the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) that the Minister and Commissioner of the Department, S. Budhachandra, were involved in misappropriation of rice w
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The Manipur Food and Civil Supplies Minister Y. Erabot dismissed the accusations made by the United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) that the Minister and Commissioner of the Department, S. Budhachandra, were involved in misappropriation of rice worth INR 30 million meant for supply to certain Districts.
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February - 11 
The Maoists also dragged out another civilian, identified as Mangru Doke Parsa, from his house and beat him to death with baton and sticks in the Dobur village of Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) accusing him to be a Police informer.
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The Maoists also dragged out another civilian, identified as Mangru Doke Parsa, from his house and beat him to death with baton and sticks in the Dobur village of Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) accusing him to be a Police informer.
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February - 11 
The Police on February 11 lodged First Information Reports (FIRs) against four persons, identified as Ajit Yadav, head of Lalpur panchayat (village level self-Government), his body-guard, Rambhuj Ravidas, head of Mahudar panchayat and Jamuna Ravidas,
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The Police on February 11 lodged First Information Reports (FIRs) against four persons, identified as Ajit Yadav, head of Lalpur panchayat (village level self-Government), his body-guard, Rambhuj Ravidas, head of Mahudar panchayat and Jamuna Ravidas, a resident of Tisri Police Station area of Giridih District and 150 CPI-Maoist cadres in Kauakaul Police Station, in connection with the killing of 10 Policemen in a Maoist attack on February 9 in the Nawada District, Zee News reported.
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February - 11 
Three persons were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in two separate incidents in the Lekurbodi and Dobur villages of Gadchiroli District in the midnight of February 11, Times of India reported. According to Police sou
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Three persons were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in two separate incidents in the Lekurbodi and Dobur villages of Gadchiroli District in the midnight of February 11, Times of India reported. According to Police sources, a group of around 30 armed Maoists stormed into the houses of two villagers, identified as Maharsingh Rama Naroti and Hariram Jairam Madavi, dragged them out of their houses and killed the duo accusing them to be informers of Gondia Police in the Lekurbodi village. The Korchi dalam (squad) is suspected to be involved in the killings, sources said.
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February - 11 
Three suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel for their involvement in an extortion drive at Zouveng in the Khuga Tampak area of Churachandpur District on February 11, according
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Three suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel for their involvement in an extortion drive at Zouveng in the Khuga Tampak area of Churachandpur District on February 11, according to Sangai Express. They were identified as Amit Kumar Singh, Khuplianmang Zou and L. Chandramani Singh.
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February - 12 
25 year-old woman cadre of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), identified as Marbilas Syiemlieh, surrendered before the East Khasi Hills District Police in capital Shillong on the same day. She revealed that economic hardship in the
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25 year-old woman cadre of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), identified as Marbilas Syiemlieh, surrendered before the East Khasi Hills District Police in capital Shillong on the same day. She revealed that economic hardship in the HNLC camps in Bangladesh forced her to return to the mainstream. Marbilas was attached to the ‘Army Wing’ of the HNLC and had undergone arms training in Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh since 2003. She hailed from Manad village under Mawkyrwat Sub-Division in the West Khasi Hills District. She is reported to have said that the HNLC is facing a serious financial crisis.
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February - 12 
A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant was killed while another militant managed to escape during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Dangiwacha area of Baramulla District on February 13, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain militant has bee
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A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant was killed while another militant managed to escape during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Dangiwacha area of Baramulla District on February 13, Daily Excelsior reported. The slain militant has been identified as Riyaz Ahmed Bhat alias Chachu, the sources said adding one AK rifle, one magazine, 20 rounds and two hand grenades were recovered from the incident site. However, Bhat's accomplice managed to escape from the site of encounter.
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February - 12 
A machine of a construction company, engaged in laying roads under a Union Government scheme, was set ablaze and the labourers were driven away after being assaulted by armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, when the company refus
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A machine of a construction company, engaged in laying roads under a Union Government scheme, was set ablaze and the labourers were driven away after being assaulted by armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, when the company refused to pay ransom to the Maoists at Bhitkahi village under Shyampur-Bhataha Police Station in the Sheohar District on February 12, PTI reported. They also threatened the labourers with dire consequences if they returned to work.
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February - 12 
A six-member Police team headed by a Station House Officer (SHO) escaped unhurt when suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine explosion in the Gaya District on February 11, PTI reported. The landmine e
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A six-member Police team headed by a Station House Officer (SHO) escaped unhurt when suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine explosion in the Gaya District on February 11, PTI reported. The landmine exploded seconds before the armoured vehicle carrying the Police party was returning from Gaya, said Superintendent of Police Malar Vizzi.
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February - 12 
A suspected militant, Laitanthem Baleshor, was shot dead by the Security Force (SF) personnel during an encounter at the Ningombam crossing under Singjamei Police Station of Imphal West District in the night of February 12, according to a delayed rep
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A suspected militant, Laitanthem Baleshor, was shot dead by the Security Force (SF) personnel during an encounter at the Ningombam crossing under Singjamei Police Station of Imphal West District in the night of February 12, according to a delayed report.
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February - 12 
A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Lisum Premjeet, was arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Dawki in the Jaintia Hills District along India-Bangladesh border in the evening of February 12, according to Shillong Times. L
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A suspected People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Lisum Premjeet, was arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Dawki in the Jaintia Hills District along India-Bangladesh border in the evening of February 12, according to Shillong Times. Lisum belongs to Mauang area in Imphal, capita of the neighbouring State of Manipur. One cellular phone was recovered from his possession.
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February - 12 
A woman ‘section commander’ belonging to the Milita dalam (squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rame alias Ranjita, was arrested by the Police near a bus stop in the Dhanmtari District on February 12, reports Time
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A woman ‘section commander’ belonging to the Milita dalam (squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rame alias Ranjita, was arrested by the Police near a bus stop in the Dhanmtari District on February 12, reports Times of India. She is wanted in several cases, including the attack on the Rani Bodli camp on March 15, 2007, in which 55 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed, besides the killing of SF personnel in Gadchairoli in Maharashtra and Kanker, Dantewada and Narayapur in the past. The Superintendent of Police of Dhanmtari, Neha Champawat, said. "Rame, who is the wife of Bandu Mandavi of Dornapal village in Dantewada District, had come for some medical treatment to Dhamtari.'' The Police also recovered a diary containing vital information about Maoist incidents and INR 1000 from her possession.
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February - 12 
Chief Minister Raman Singh has asked the Maoists to shun the path of violence and come forward for talks, PTI reports. "The channel of talks was never shut. We have been asking Naxalites (left-wing extremists) to shun the path of violence and come fo
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Chief Minister Raman Singh has asked the Maoists to shun the path of violence and come forward for talks, PTI reports. "The channel of talks was never shut. We have been asking Naxalites (left-wing extremists) to shun the path of violence and come forward for talks. Now, as there was a reported talk offer by them, the Government is ready to reciprocate," Singh said, adding, "I have no objection to anybody mediating in the talks. It will be the Government officials, may be the Director General of Police who could represent the Government at the initial level of talk, if at all it happens, so that we could measure the real intention of the Naxalites. If anything positive comes out from this, then the political class would be involved in the talk."
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February - 12 
Elsewhere in the same District, the house of the BW faction 'commander' Morung was ransacked by unidentified militants. Two persons were also injured in the incident.
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Elsewhere in the same District, the house of the BW faction 'commander' Morung was ransacked by unidentified militants. Two persons were also injured in the incident.
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February - 12 
One UNLF cadre, Thoudam Ibomcha alias Luishanba alias Bobby, was arrested by a combined team of Bishnupur District Police and troops of 57 Mountain Division from Irengbam area on February 12.
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One UNLF cadre, Thoudam Ibomcha alias Luishanba alias Bobby, was arrested by a combined team of Bishnupur District Police and troops of 57 Mountain Division from Irengbam area on February 12.
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February - 12 
Personnel of the Assam Rifles arrested one UNLF cadre, Shyam Kishor alias Tomba, in the general area of Yairipok Awang Leikai of Thoubal District on February 12.
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Personnel of the Assam Rifles arrested one UNLF cadre, Shyam Kishor alias Tomba, in the general area of Yairipok Awang Leikai of Thoubal District on February 12.
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February - 12 
The Assam Rifles personnel arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadres, identified as Sanju Gowla and Samal Topno, from a hotel at Thelamara in the Sonitpur District in the night of February 12, reports Assam Tribune. One Myanmar
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The Assam Rifles personnel arrested two All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadres, identified as Sanju Gowla and Samal Topno, from a hotel at Thelamara in the Sonitpur District in the night of February 12, reports Assam Tribune. One Myanmar made 0.32- mm revolver was recovered from their possession.
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February - 12 
The dead body of a trader, identified as Sambhu Das, who was abducted by unidentified militants from Bhanga town in the Karimganj District along the India-Bangladesh border on February 5 was recovered from a pond in Moirangadi village of the same Dis
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The dead body of a trader, identified as Sambhu Das, who was abducted by unidentified militants from Bhanga town in the Karimganj District along the India-Bangladesh border on February 5 was recovered from a pond in Moirangadi village of the same District in the night of February 12, reports Telegraph. According to Police sources, militants of an unspecified faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland who had recently deserted their base in Dimapur town might be involved in the killing.
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February - 12 
The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on February 12 asked the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh to ‘surrender’ before the outfit by February 20 and pledge to end the “state terrorism” which, it alleged, has been unleashed on
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The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on February 12 asked the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh to ‘surrender’ before the outfit by February 20 and pledge to end the “state terrorism” which, it alleged, has been unleashed on the people of Manipur through the State Police and Central Forces, reports Imphal Free Press. The outfit threatened to target anybody close to the Chief Minister and his Government, including his workers, Ministers, Legislators and Police, in case of his failure to ‘obey its directive’.
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February - 13 
A group of 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a brick kiln as the owner of the kiln did not give any heed to their ‘levy’ demand under Sadar Police Station of Vaishali District in the midnight of February 13, reports Time
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A group of 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a brick kiln as the owner of the kiln did not give any heed to their ‘levy’ demand under Sadar Police Station of Vaishali District in the midnight of February 13, reports Times of India.
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February - 13 
A local court in Hazaribagh awarded a 10-year jail sentence to a lawyer, Binod Bhandari, for helping left-wing extremists get explosives, reports PTI.
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A local court in Hazaribagh awarded a 10-year jail sentence to a lawyer, Binod Bhandari, for helping left-wing extremists get explosives, reports PTI.
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February - 13 
An encounter took place between suspected militants and Security Forces near Maphou Dam area in the Ukhrul District on February 13.
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An encounter took place between suspected militants and Security Forces near Maphou Dam area in the Ukhrul District on February 13.
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February - 13 
India on February 13 said certain actions taken by Pakistan with regard to the Mumbai terror attacks were a “positive development,” The Hindu reported. It, however, urged Islamabad to take credible action of dismantling the terror infrastructure on i
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India on February 13 said certain actions taken by Pakistan with regard to the Mumbai terror attacks were a “positive development,” The Hindu reported. It, however, urged Islamabad to take credible action of dismantling the terror infrastructure on its territory. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) offered to share “whatever” it can after examining the issues raised by Pakistan in its communication to the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad. “They are still in the process of investigating the attacks, and have taken certain actions, including the arrest of some of those involved, and filing a first information report. This is a positive development,” the MEA said. The MEA stated that the information was communicated “officially” by the Pakistan Foreign Secretary to the dossier that India gave to Pakistan on January 5. “The Government of India will now examine the issues raised in the response by Pakistan. After that examination, we will share whatever we can with Pakistan,” said the statement.
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February - 13 
On February 13, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, the lone Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist arrested during the Mumbai terrorist attack on November 26, 2008, was remanded to Police custody till February 26, in connection with the bomb blast in a t
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On February 13, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab, the lone Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist arrested during the Mumbai terrorist attack on November 26, 2008, was remanded to Police custody till February 26, in connection with the bomb blast in a taxi at Vile Parle, reports The Hindu.
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February - 13 
On February 13, the Bangalore Police arrested two unidentified Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres from an unspecified place in the capital city for their alleged involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports Express Buzz. Sources have said that the
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On February 13, the Bangalore Police arrested two unidentified Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres from an unspecified place in the capital city for their alleged involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports Express Buzz. Sources have said that the main accused in the Bangalore blasts case, Abdul Sattar, who is presently in Police custody, had revealed the whereabouts of the other two accused during interrogation. These militants, along with Abdul Sattar, are reported to be part of the Shahabuddin Brigade, a south India module of the IM.
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February - 13 
One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre while travelling in a vehicle from Moreh was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Sita-Tengnoupal road junction in the Chandel District on February 13. He was identified as Lala Singh of Imphal W
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One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre while travelling in a vehicle from Moreh was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Sita-Tengnoupal road junction in the Chandel District on February 13. He was identified as Lala Singh of Imphal West District.
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February - 13 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Uday Sarkar alias Ujjwal, at the Chakulia-Shyamsundarpur border, around Jamua in the East Singhbhum District on February 13, reports Telegraph. Ujjwal originally hail
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Uday Sarkar alias Ujjwal, at the Chakulia-Shyamsundarpur border, around Jamua in the East Singhbhum District on February 13, reports Telegraph. Ujjwal originally hails from Jalpaiguri in North Bengal. A Police officer said, “He is involved in the murder of Nagarik Suraksha Samiti (NSS) secretary Dhanai Kisku, landmine blast at Rajbhasa Mines and several other separatist incidents”. He is also an active member of the Ghurabanda platoon. Pistol and cartridges were recovered from him.
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February - 13 
Police recovered 1,720 gelatin sticks, 400 detonators and 42 pieces of fuse wire from a Dimapur-bound bus at Dhankheti in the East Khasi Hills District on February 13, according to Nagaland Post. Four persons claiming to be the suppliers, identified
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Police recovered 1,720 gelatin sticks, 400 detonators and 42 pieces of fuse wire from a Dimapur-bound bus at Dhankheti in the East Khasi Hills District on February 13, according to Nagaland Post. Four persons claiming to be the suppliers, identified as Lalthlein Bangpui, Lelsienthan Bongpui, Nghurhming Thanga and Ricky Keviom, were arrested from the bus. The Superintendent of Police of East Khasi Hills District, A.R. Mawthoh, said the explosives were brought from the coal-rich District of Jaintia Hills and were handed over to the arrested by a person identified as Mama. "We are yet to ascertain the real identities of the arrested persons, the origin of the explosives and who are the end users," Mawthoh said. He, however, did not rule out the possibility of the explosives falling into hands of the militants outside Meghalaya.
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February - 13 
The Jharkhand Government announced a rehabilitation package for surrendered cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State on February 13, reports ANI. Addressing the media, State Secretary P. K. Jajodia said a zonal committe
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The Jharkhand Government announced a rehabilitation package for surrendered cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State on February 13, reports ANI. Addressing the media, State Secretary P. K. Jajodia said a zonal committee member on his surrender will get INR 500000, a sub-zonal committee member INR 300000 and an area commander will be benefited by INR 200000. The surrendered cadres will also get insurance, medical benefits, housing, vocational training and security-related jobs, besides a host of other benefits, he added. Each Maoist would get four decimal of the land and INR 50000 separately for construction of dwellings. Surrenders could be made before a Minister, Legislator, Deputy Commissioner or Police in the rank of Inspector General or Deputy Inspector General or Superintendent of Police. Those surrendering weapons would get more benefits, he added.
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February - 13 
The Special Police Officer (SPO) units have opposed the conversion of SPOs to the lower grade Village Defence Force (VDF). Representatives of the SPOs, Th. Romen of the ‘C’ Company and P. Imoba of the ‘A’ Company, told the media at a press conference
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The Special Police Officer (SPO) units have opposed the conversion of SPOs to the lower grade Village Defence Force (VDF). Representatives of the SPOs, Th. Romen of the ‘C’ Company and P. Imoba of the ‘A’ Company, told the media at a press conference on February 13 that fearing the militants the Government cannot convert them into a VDF.
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February - 13 
The Thoubal District Police arrested a cadre of the Farooque faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) outfit, identified as Mohammed Ruhibul alias Majibur Rahaman alias Dahan, from the Sora Bazaar area on February 13.
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The Thoubal District Police arrested a cadre of the Farooque faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) outfit, identified as Mohammed Ruhibul alias Majibur Rahaman alias Dahan, from the Sora Bazaar area on February 13.
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February - 13 
The US asked the United Nation to declare a Pakistani national, Asif Kasmani, as an international terrorist, for his involvement in the February 2007 Samjhauta Express bomb blasts, according to Times of India. Kasmani is considered to be a link betwe
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The US asked the United Nation to declare a Pakistani national, Asif Kasmani, as an international terrorist, for his involvement in the February 2007 Samjhauta Express bomb blasts, according to Times of India. Kasmani is considered to be a link between the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and al Qaeda. The reasons cited by US to get Kasmani declared an international terrorist are his involvement in the Samjhauta Express blasts. 66 persons, including some Pakistani nationals, were killed and 13 others injured in explosions in two coaches of the Delhi-Attari special train on February 19, 2007.
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February - 13 
Times of India reports that around 20 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an attempt to block communication between villagers and Police looted the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) cellular and wireless in local loop (WLL)
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Times of India reports that around 20 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an attempt to block communication between villagers and Police looted the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) cellular and wireless in local loop (WLL) phones from residents of Churhatpat village under Samri Police Station in the Balrampur District in the evening of February 13. Two villagers, identified as Sagar Yadav and Bandhan Ram, were assaulted for having given land to the BSNL to erect mobile towers. The land owners were asked to take their land back from the BSNL, Police said. Subsequently, the Maoists set ablaze the BSNL generator by using the diesel in its fuel tank at Sabagh village nearby.
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February - 14 
A huge cache of explosive devices and ammunition concealed inside large boulders and wrapped in polythene was recovered by the Army and Police during a joint search operation at Chandrosi forest in Mastandara area under Surankote tehsil (revenue divi
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A huge cache of explosive devices and ammunition concealed inside large boulders and wrapped in polythene was recovered by the Army and Police during a joint search operation at Chandrosi forest in Mastandara area under Surankote tehsil (revenue division) in the Poonch District on February 14, according to Daily Excelsior. The seizure included 13 Chinese grenades, 18 UBGL grenades, 18 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) detonators, eight meters wire, three fuses, 292 AK rounds, two AK magazines, one Pika belt with five rounds, one large size antenna and one wireless set.
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February - 14 
A team of the Imphal East District Police arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Moirangthem Bikram, from Thambalkhong Lisham Leirak. One 9-mm pistol with one magazine loaded with two live rounds was recovered from his possession.
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A team of the Imphal East District Police arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Moirangthem Bikram, from Thambalkhong Lisham Leirak. One 9-mm pistol with one magazine loaded with two live rounds was recovered from his possession.
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February - 14 
According to Assam Tribune, 118 Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants deserted their hideouts in Bangladesh and surrendered before the Police at Chawmanu Police Station in the Dhalai District in the night of February 14. They also deposi
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According to Assam Tribune, 118 Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants deserted their hideouts in Bangladesh and surrendered before the Police at Chawmanu Police Station in the Dhalai District in the night of February 14. They also deposited a cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-56 rifle, nine pistols, two Self Loading Rifles and two grenades. The surrendered militants would be taken to Agartala for joint interrogation, Police sources said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the militants led by Pabanjoy Reang had deserted their hideouts in Bangladesh due to a serious shortage of food and basic amenities. The militants confessed before Police that they found it difficult to move freely in Bangladesh after the formation of the Awami League Government.
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According to Sangai Express, the Sub-Divisional Officer of Khasom Khullen in the Senapati District, Thinam Kishan, and his two colleagues were abducted by suspected militants on February 14 and later killed on February 17.
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According to Sangai Express, the Sub-Divisional Officer of Khasom Khullen in the Senapati District, Thinam Kishan, and his two colleagues were abducted by suspected militants on February 14 and later killed on February 17.
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February - 14 
Five gelatine sticks and fuse wires were recovered from a vehicle at Gilabari in the Dhemaji District on February 14, reports Telegraph. One person was arrested in connection with the recovery.
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Five gelatine sticks and fuse wires were recovered from a vehicle at Gilabari in the Dhemaji District on February 14, reports Telegraph. One person was arrested in connection with the recovery.
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February - 14 
In another search operation, one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Khoisnam Abung alias Maipak, was arrested by a combined team of troops of 57 Mountain Division and Imphal West District Police. Seven rounds of .45 pistol amm
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In another search operation, one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Khoisnam Abung alias Maipak, was arrested by a combined team of troops of 57 Mountain Division and Imphal West District Police. Seven rounds of .45 pistol ammunition were recovered from his possession. Another PREPAK cadre, Arbam Premjit alias Nganba alias Nelson, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police. Ten rounds of .45 pistol ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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February - 14 
On February 14, the Meghalaya Police arrested another suspected person, identified as Nelia, in connection with the recovery of explosives from a Nagaland-bound bus at Dhankheti in the East Khasi Hills District on February 13, according to Shillong T
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On February 14, the Meghalaya Police arrested another suspected person, identified as Nelia, in connection with the recovery of explosives from a Nagaland-bound bus at Dhankheti in the East Khasi Hills District on February 13, according to Shillong Times. Earlier, four persons along with 1,720 gelatin sticks, 400 detonators and 42 pieces of fuse wire were arrested from the bus. Meanwhile, Telegraph reports that Police did not rule out the possibility of the explosives falling into hands of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland militants at Dimapur in Nagaland.
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February - 14 
Personnel of the Assam Rifles shot dead two suspected militants during an encounter at Maringthel area in the Chandel District on February 14, according to Sangai Express. Two 7.65 pistol, 4 live rounds, six Chinese grenades and three fired cases wer
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Personnel of the Assam Rifles shot dead two suspected militants during an encounter at Maringthel area in the Chandel District on February 14, according to Sangai Express. Two 7.65 pistol, 4 live rounds, six Chinese grenades and three fired cases were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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February - 14 
Police foiled a blast in Khuti District when it recovered a 40-kilograms improvised explosive device planted on a road between Barnghada and Kurkud on February 14, reports IANS.
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Police foiled a blast in Khuti District when it recovered a 40-kilograms improvised explosive device planted on a road between Barnghada and Kurkud on February 14, reports IANS.
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February - 14 
The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) in a general body meeting held on February 14 stated that while the Police on February 13 asked many media offices not to publish a press release of the PREPAK, the outfit demanded that the entire co
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The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) in a general body meeting held on February 14 stated that while the Police on February 13 asked many media offices not to publish a press release of the PREPAK, the outfit demanded that the entire content be published in letter and spirit. The AMWJU said that newspapers and ISTV cable network suspended publication for a day due to the conflicting demands.
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February - 14 
The Maharashtra Police’s Anti Naxal Operation (ANO) cell, while analyzing the pattern of recent killings of civilians the State, said on February 14 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was trying to divert the attention of the Secur
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The Maharashtra Police’s Anti Naxal Operation (ANO) cell, while analyzing the pattern of recent killings of civilians the State, said on February 14 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was trying to divert the attention of the Security Forces (SFs) from the ongoing operations in the Maoist-affected areas by killing civilians, reports Times of India. "We are intrigued as the Naxals (left-wing extremists) took almost a year to react in Bhamragarh area of South Gadchiroli. It may be a concerted effort to distract the forces' attention, as an operation is currently on along the Gondia and Chhattisgarh borders… These killings are being carried with an aim to create panic and send a message to the villagers to stay away from the Police," said unnamed ANO officials.
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February - 14 
Troops of 57 Mountain Division arrested one UNLF cadre, Aman Dorain Singh alias Tampak Ngakpa, from the general area of Wangu in the Thoubal District on February 14. He confessed during his interrogation that he was involved in ambushes laid against
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Troops of 57 Mountain Division arrested one UNLF cadre, Aman Dorain Singh alias Tampak Ngakpa, from the general area of Wangu in the Thoubal District on February 14. He confessed during his interrogation that he was involved in ambushes laid against Security Forces at Keithelmanbi and Sajang in 2004 and 2005 respectively.
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February - 15 
A cadre of the Wanglen Khuman faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Mathurabashimayum Rajkiran, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Sagolband on February 15, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A cadre of the Wanglen Khuman faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Mathurabashimayum Rajkiran, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Sagolband on February 15, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 15 
About 150 suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a wall of an under-construction jail after forcing workers out of the building in the Sheohar District in the night of February 15, IANS reports. The Maoists also
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About 150 suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a wall of an under-construction jail after forcing workers out of the building in the Sheohar District in the night of February 15, IANS reports. The Maoists also left behind pamphlets that warned of more such attacks.
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February - 15 
According to Sentinel, two unidentified militants were shot dead in an encounter with the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at Maringthal village in the Chandel District on February 15. Two 7.65 mm pistols, four live rounds and six Chinese hand grenades we
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According to Sentinel, two unidentified militants were shot dead in an encounter with the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel at Maringthal village in the Chandel District on February 15. Two 7.65 mm pistols, four live rounds and six Chinese hand grenades were seized from their possession.
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February - 15 
Another KCP cadre, Ningombam Romen Meitei alias Ingba, was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from his residence at Bashikhong Mamang Leikai. He confessed during his interrogation that he joined the KCP i
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Another KCP cadre, Ningombam Romen Meitei alias Ingba, was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from his residence at Bashikhong Mamang Leikai. He confessed during his interrogation that he joined the KCP in April 2007. One cell phone with a SIM card was recovered from his possession.
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February - 15 
On February 15, a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and ‘State committee secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Konapuri Ilaiah alias Sambasivudu, surrendered before the Police at Begumpet in the capital Hyderabad, Times
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On February 15, a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and ‘State committee secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Konapuri Ilaiah alias Sambasivudu, surrendered before the Police at Begumpet in the capital Hyderabad, Times of India reported. Sambasivudu, carrying a INR 1 million reward on his head, was involved in several cases, including the Balimela attack in Orissa on June 29, 2008, in which 38 Greyhounds personnel were killed and the Alipiri landmine blast targeting the then Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He was also involved in the Vempenta massacre, legislator C. Narsi Reddy's assassination and the attack on the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Janardhan Reddy in Nellore.
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February - 15 
One unidentified Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Langlakso Hanse village under Howraghat Police Station in the Karbi Anglong District on February 15, according to As
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One unidentified Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Langlakso Hanse village under Howraghat Police Station in the Karbi Anglong District on February 15, according to Assam Tribune. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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February - 15 
Police recovered seven locally-made bombs from a vacant land near the Port Complex in Puducherry in the night of February 15, reports The Hindu. The bombs concealed in a bag were recovered after the local people informed the Police about the presence
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Police recovered seven locally-made bombs from a vacant land near the Port Complex in Puducherry in the night of February 15, reports The Hindu. The bombs concealed in a bag were recovered after the local people informed the Police about the presence of the “suspicious looking” bag, sources said.
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February - 15 
Security Forces neutralized two militant hideouts in the Bandipora and Kupwara Districts on February 15, recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition, Daily Excelsior reported. "During search operation Police and BSF [Border Security Force] busted
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Security Forces neutralized two militant hideouts in the Bandipora and Kupwara Districts on February 15, recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition, Daily Excelsior reported. "During search operation Police and BSF [Border Security Force] busted a hideout in Paner forests falling under jurisdiction of Police Station Bandipora last evening," a Police spokesman said. He said one pistol, two pistol magazines, seven AK magazines, 452 AK rounds, nine UBGL shells, one hand grenade, 44 rounds of Universal Machine Gun belt ammunition, five wireless sets and one pouch were recovered from the spot. The spokesman said another hideout was neutralized in the snow-bound Kachhama forest area in Kupwara District and three rockets, one wireless set, two pistols, two pistol rounds, four hand grenades, two AK magazines, 110 AK rounds, 29 sniper rounds and one improvised explosive device were recovered, he said.
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February - 15 
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said if the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) laid down arms, India would intervene and arrange for a negotiated settlement to the ethnic issue, according to Times of India. "Our (Congress) policy is c
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The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said if the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) laid down arms, India would intervene and arrange for a negotiated settlement to the ethnic issue, according to Times of India. "Our (Congress) policy is clear. LTTE is an armed militant group. They must announce that they are willing to lay down arms and are prepared for talks. Simultaneously, the Sri Lankan Government should suspend its military offensive," he told a public meeting organised by the party at Chennai on February 15. "Indian Government will definitely arrange for a dialogue if the LTTE lays down arms and came forward for talks. A good solution can be found to the 40 lakh Tamils in Sri Lanka," he added. The minister also criticised the LTTE for not utilising the recent 48-hour cease-fire proposed by the Sri Lankan Government to allow people to move to safer areas and come for talks.
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February - 15 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Dasari Prakash alias Guddi Seshanna and his wife Shaik Chathali alias Rajita, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police V. Navinchand at Ongole in the Prakasam District, The Hindu reported. While Seshanna, w
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Dasari Prakash alias Guddi Seshanna and his wife Shaik Chathali alias Rajita, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police V. Navinchand at Ongole in the Prakasam District, The Hindu reported. While Seshanna, who was ‘secretary’ of the Vizianagaram District Maoist group, carried a reward of INR 300000 on his head, Rajita, who was an area committee member, carried a reward of INR 100000 on her head.
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February - 15 
Zee News reports that local residents of Nayagarh captured one person on February 15 and handed him over to the Police suspecting him to be a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre. However, two of his associates escaped, Superintendent o
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Zee News reports that local residents of Nayagarh captured one person on February 15 and handed him over to the Police suspecting him to be a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre. However, two of his associates escaped, Superintendent of Police J. N. Pankaj said.
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February - 16 
13 Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel were injured in a Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)–triggered landmine blast at Andhari Ghati near Adaba Police Station in the Gajapati District on February 16, reports The Hindu. The SOG personn
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13 Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel were injured in a Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)–triggered landmine blast at Andhari Ghati near Adaba Police Station in the Gajapati District on February 16, reports The Hindu. The SOG personnel were travelling to Katama village where they had organised a health camp to increase their relationship with the villagers. The Maoists had planted the landmine under a culvert.
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February - 16 
According to Telegraph, the Police arrested one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Saiful Islam, at Samuguri Bajiagaon in the Nagaon District on February 16.
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According to Telegraph, the Police arrested one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Saiful Islam, at Samuguri Bajiagaon in the Nagaon District on February 16.
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February - 16 
One surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Rajesh Das, was shot dead by suspected ULFA militants in Guromari Pathar area of Barpeta District in the morning of February 16, according to Assam Tribune.
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One surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Rajesh Das, was shot dead by suspected ULFA militants in Guromari Pathar area of Barpeta District in the morning of February 16, according to Assam Tribune.
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February - 16 
One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as P. Momoda Singh, was arrested by AR personnel, when he was infiltrating from Myanmar to Imphal Valley at Sita-Tengnoupal road junction.
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One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as P. Momoda Singh, was arrested by AR personnel, when he was infiltrating from Myanmar to Imphal Valley at Sita-Tengnoupal road junction.
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February - 16 
The CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a bridge using dynamite near Baghaura under Roh Police Station in the Nawada District on February 16, The Hindu reported.
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The CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a bridge using dynamite near Baghaura under Roh Police Station in the Nawada District on February 16, The Hindu reported.
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February - 16 
The Manipur Government on February 16 suspended three senior officials of the State food and civil supplies department on the charge of meeting militants, reports Telegraph. The Food and Civil Supplies Minister Yumkham Erabot Singh said the officials
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The Manipur Government on February 16 suspended three senior officials of the State food and civil supplies department on the charge of meeting militants, reports Telegraph. The Food and Civil Supplies Minister Yumkham Erabot Singh said the officials were suspended for violating a standing Government order that prohibited any official to meet militants. The minister further said the officials went to meet militants of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) after the outfit called them for a meeting. However, the outfit said it had abducted the officials for questioning on their role in the misappropriation of rice meant for public distribution. The outfit reportedly released them on February 9.
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February - 17 
According to Times of India, a "brief statement'' on "activities and achievements'' of the Ministry of Defence released on February 17 mentioned that the Army killed 330 terrorists and arrested 172 others in Jammu and Kashmir in 2008, while it neutra
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According to Times of India, a "brief statement'' on "activities and achievements'' of the Ministry of Defence released on February 17 mentioned that the Army killed 330 terrorists and arrested 172 others in Jammu and Kashmir in 2008, while it neutralised 717 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in Assam. Moreover, relentless operations by the Army and Assam Rifles in Manipur led to 209 militants of various outfits being killed, and another 863 being arrested, during the year. The statement also mentioned that the Army's counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir successfully targeted the terrorist leadership, killing 60 middle-level leaders during 2008.
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February - 17 
After 20 days of investigation, the Nagaland Police revealed that a trader, Atovi Yepthomi, was killed by a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Shevuto Zhimo, in Kohima on January
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After 20 days of investigation, the Nagaland Police revealed that a trader, Atovi Yepthomi, was killed by a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Shevuto Zhimo, in Kohima on January 25, reports Assam Tribune. However, Zhimo could not be arrested since he is taking shelter at camp Hebron in Dimapur. While the Nagaland Police has informed members of the Cease Fire Monitoring Cell in the NSCN-IM about the involvement of their cadre in the killing, the outfit has not responded so far.
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February - 17 
On February 17, the Bihar Government sanctioned INR 199.3 million under the Police modernisation scheme for construction of buildings to accommodate 300 Police officials in six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of Nawada
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On February 17, the Bihar Government sanctioned INR 199.3 million under the Police modernisation scheme for construction of buildings to accommodate 300 Police officials in six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of Nawada, Jamui, Jehanabad, Arwal, Aurangabad and Bhabua, PTI reported. The Additional Director General of Police, Neelmani, said that 184 and 108 lower grade and upper subordinate quarters under the separate family accommodation scheme would be constructed by the Bihar State Police Building Construction Corporation.
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February - 17 
On February 17, the Mumbai Police filed a 1,809-page chargesheet against 21 militants of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) who engineered bomb blasts across the country since 2005, reports The Hindu. The accused have been charged under sections 3 (1) (ii) f
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On February 17, the Mumbai Police filed a 1,809-page chargesheet against 21 militants of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) who engineered bomb blasts across the country since 2005, reports The Hindu. The accused have been charged under sections 3 (1) (ii) for offence invoking punishment for not less than five years; 3 (2) for conspiring and abetting an offence; and 3 (4) relating to punishment for being part of an organised crime syndicate, of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) 1999. Sections 295 (A) (damaging a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class), 505 (2) (statements conducing public mischief), 507 and 506 (II) (relating to criminal intimidation), 120 (B) (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the country), 122 (collecting arms for waging war) and 286 (negligent conduct with respect to explosive substances) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) have been applied. They are also charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967 the Information Technology Act 2000, and the Arms Act. Most of the accused are from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and are well-qualified professionals. The chargesheet states that “The Indian Mujahideen wanted to have bases in Mumbai and Maharashtra and therefore hired premises (in Sewree Cross Lane, Mumbai) and in Ashoka Mews and Kamaldeep Apartment at Kondhwa (Khurd) in Pune. Regular meetings were held at these premises for planning and carrying out terrorist operations and to harbour their members.” The IM, an offshoot of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), was responsible for bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Surat and Hyderabad. The IM’s media cell had its headquarters in Pune, conducted recces of places, hacked Wi-Fi networks in the city and sent threatening emails under its banner and from the email id ‘
[email protected]
’ before and after the blasts, the chargesheet added. Six persons are wanted in the case, including the masterminds Riyaz Bhatkal alias Roshan Khan alias Aziz alias Ahmadbhai; his brother Iqbal Bhatkal alias Mohammad bhai, and Amir Raza, the head of the IM. In addition, the chargesheet states that Raza was assisted by the SIMI and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). He formed the Sahabbuddin Brigade for attacks in the south, Mohammad Gajnavi brigade for attacks in the north, Shaheed-al-Zarkavi brigade for attacks on VVIPs and media groups. Riyaz gave the orders to the militants while Iqbal played a key role in indoctrination. Non-bailable warrants have been obtained for 13 militants in the chargesheet.
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February - 17 
One People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Abash alias Sana, was arrested by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles personnel from Thoubal Bazaar area on February 17. In addition, one United National Liberati
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One People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Abash alias Sana, was arrested by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles personnel from Thoubal Bazaar area on February 17. In addition, one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Irengbam Chourajit, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kiyam Siphai Babu Bazaar area on the same day.
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February - 17 
Police arrested a suspect from the Kanipora village in Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar city. One hand grenade, one pistol and eight rounds were recovered from the possession of the suspect.
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Police arrested a suspect from the Kanipora village in Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar city. One hand grenade, one pistol and eight rounds were recovered from the possession of the suspect.
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February - 17 
Police arrested two suspected militants from the Sopore area of Baramulla District and recovered two hand grenades, one AK magazine, 30 rounds and some cash from their possession.
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Police arrested two suspected militants from the Sopore area of Baramulla District and recovered two hand grenades, one AK magazine, 30 rounds and some cash from their possession.
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February - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) have arrested six suspected militants in three separate operations in the Baramulla and Srinagar Districts on February 17 and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, Daily Excelsior reported. SFs ar
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Security Forces (SFs) have arrested six suspected militants in three separate operations in the Baramulla and Srinagar Districts on February 17 and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, Daily Excelsior reported. SFs arrested three militants from the Kreeri area of Baramulla District and seized four Improvised Explosive Devices and a pistol from their possession. The arrested persons were identified as Fayaz Ahmad War, Mohammad Jamaal Shiekh alias Sher Khan, and Aijaz Ahmad Mir.
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February - 17 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ruled out the involvement of the ULFA in the October 30 serial blasts in Assam. Sources in the CBI said that so far there has been no hint of ULFA’s role in the blasts. “We have not found anything as yet
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ruled out the involvement of the ULFA in the October 30 serial blasts in Assam. Sources in the CBI said that so far there has been no hint of ULFA’s role in the blasts. “We have not found anything as yet that could even remotely connect ULFA with the blasts,” a source said, adding that the investigations were drawing to a close. The sources further added that it had been clearly established that some elements within the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) had carried out the blasts under the direction of its then ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary.
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February - 17 
The number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) related incidents has been at more or less the same level for the past few years, the Government informed the Parliament on February 17, reports IANS. According to the Union Minister of State
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The number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) related incidents has been at more or less the same level for the past few years, the Government informed the Parliament on February 17, reports IANS. According to the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sriprakash Jaisawal, there were 1,591 incidents in 2008 against 1,565 in 2007. At least 1,509 incidents were reported in 2006. “However the level of violence in different (Maoist hit) States has fluctuated from time to time depending upon the counter measures taken by them,” Jaisawal said, adding, “In the recent past Maoist violence has been relatively concentrated in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa.” He also said the Government has decided to establish 20 Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorism schools, mostly in areas affected by the Maoist insurgency.
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February - 17 
The Police recovered a bundle of ‘entry pass form of National Socialist Council of Nagaland kilo affairs’, one camouflage pant, one note book containing ‘taxation’ list and incriminating documents from the residence of a woman, Santi Chetri, at Lhomi
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The Police recovered a bundle of ‘entry pass form of National Socialist Council of Nagaland kilo affairs’, one camouflage pant, one note book containing ‘taxation’ list and incriminating documents from the residence of a woman, Santi Chetri, at Lhomithi colony area.
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February - 17 
Two cadres of the Manipur based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) outfit, identified as Abdul Latif and James Alias Thoungbe, were arrested by a combined team of the Dimapur District Police and India Reserve Battalion personnel from Notun Bosti
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Two cadres of the Manipur based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) outfit, identified as Abdul Latif and James Alias Thoungbe, were arrested by a combined team of the Dimapur District Police and India Reserve Battalion personnel from Notun Bosti area on February 17. Two cell phones, 32 live rounds of ammunitions of M20, one AK 47 Sling, a memory card and a vehicle were recovered from Latif’s residence. In a separate search operation, four Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the residence of a woman, Rosemary Diswang, at Haralu colony area in Dimapur. She was planning to supply the grenades to Latif for INR 40,000.
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February - 17 
Two militants of the Manipur-based People’s Liberation Army (PLA) outfit were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Shella in the East Khasi Hills District on February 17, according to Sentinel. They were identified as Krishna Mohan fr
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Two militants of the Manipur-based People’s Liberation Army (PLA) outfit were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Shella in the East Khasi Hills District on February 17, according to Sentinel. They were identified as Krishna Mohan from Thoubal District and Sushil alias Santi from Bishnupur District in Manipur.
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February - 18 
A group of 40 Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a beat house of the forest department at Barda of Phulbani forest division in the Kandhamal District in the night of February 18, reports The Hindu. They ransacked the forest
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A group of 40 Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a beat house of the forest department at Barda of Phulbani forest division in the Kandhamal District in the night of February 18, reports The Hindu. They ransacked the forest beat house and looted two guns, one pistol and INR 100000 in cash.
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February - 18 
Imphal Free Press reports that four militants were killed and three others wounded in a clash between cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and combined cadres of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (
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Imphal Free Press reports that four militants were killed and three others wounded in a clash between cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and combined cadres of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and Naga National Council (NNC) at Thanagong village in the Nungba Sub-Division of Tamenglong District on February 18. The slain and wounded militants belonged to the combined PREPAK and NNC outfits. Telegraph reported that Khoupum is a stronghold of the NSCN-IM.
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February - 18 
On February 18, the Police arrested two persons, identified as Bhola Bagh and his wife Ruchi alias Sunita, for their involvement in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) related activities from Bhilai in the Durg District, PTI reported. Ac
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On February 18, the Police arrested two persons, identified as Bhola Bagh and his wife Ruchi alias Sunita, for their involvement in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) related activities from Bhilai in the Durg District, PTI reported. According to Police sources, the couple was involved in several Maoist related activities in the State, including providing shelter to Maoists in their residence at Maroda in Bhilai. The Police were searching for them ever since an arrested CPI-Maoist cadre, Rama, had given vital information about the logistic support she had got in Bhilai.
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February - 18 
Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mohammed Yasin, from the Batote town of Ramban District on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on February 18, Daily Excelsior reported. Yasin was en route from Doda to Banihal to delive
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Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mohammed Yasin, from the Batote town of Ramban District on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on February 18, Daily Excelsior reported. Yasin was en route from Doda to Banihal to deliver a Chinese pistol with seven rounds and three SIM cards to the LeT ‘district commander’ Abu Moosa in Banihal forests, Senior Superintendent of Police Sunil Dutt said.
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February - 18 
The Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said on February 18 that terrorists may use shipping containers for the movement of nuclear weapons and called for augmented safety measures at ports, Economic Times reported. “Container is the most likely
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The Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said on February 18 that terrorists may use shipping containers for the movement of nuclear weapons and called for augmented safety measures at ports, Economic Times reported. “Container is the most likely means for the terrorist organisations for illegal transporting of nuclear weapons. Hence, the serious concerns about container security,” Mehta told reporters at a seminar on "Port Sector - Developments and Security" in New Delhi. He said the country from where a container leaves should issue safety certificates. "Countries should certify that whichever container leaves the port is safe," Mehta added.
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February - 18 
The United Committee Manipur (UCM) sought intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the abduction of six Government officials and subsequent selective killing of three of them, including one Thingnam Kisham, by militants, according to Sangai E
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The United Committee Manipur (UCM) sought intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the abduction of six Government officials and subsequent selective killing of three of them, including one Thingnam Kisham, by militants, according to Sangai Express. Kisham is the Sub-Divisional Officer of Kasom Khullen in the Senapati District. The UCM stated that the Manipur and Union Governments and the NSCN-IM should be accountable to the people of the State for any future development from the current situation.
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February - 18 
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and nine others injured in an ambush carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres when the CRPF team was patrolling at village Mankapal under Koilibeda Police S
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Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and nine others injured in an ambush carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres when the CRPF team was patrolling at village Mankapal under Koilibeda Police Station in the Kanker District in the afternoon of February 18, reports Indian Express. Telegraph adds that the Maoists first detonated a powerful landmine targeting the Security Forces who narrowly managed to escape the blast. Subsequently, the Maoists opened indiscriminate fire targeting the CRPF personnel killing three of them while injuring nine others.
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February - 19 
A group of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition, including seven locally manufactured guns, bundles of wire and a mine, was recovered by the Anti-Naxalite Squad (ANS) personnel during
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A group of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition, including seven locally manufactured guns, bundles of wire and a mine, was recovered by the Anti-Naxalite Squad (ANS) personnel during a combing operation in the Gadchiroli District on February 19, IANS reported. According to the ANS chief Pankaj Gupta, "The operation is the outcome of accurate intelligence inputs which we garnered, strict road blockades and massive combing operations by Security Forces in two sub-districts infested with Maoists."
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February - 19 
A Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre in handcuffs exploded an improvised grenade at the office of the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Gazipur on February 20, injuring at least 13 persons, including nine Policemen and three journalists, repo
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A Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre in handcuffs exploded an improvised grenade at the office of the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Gazipur on February 20, injuring at least 13 persons, including nine Policemen and three journalists, reports Daily Star. The blast occurred at around 4:30pm when four JMB cadres, including three women, were being paraded before the media. The SP in Gazipur, Abdul Baten, said Mamun alias Zahid, the male arrestee, flung himself on the recovered grenades on display and later hurled the grenade at the Police and journalists present. The Police had arrested them six hours earlier and recovered five grenades and a cache of bomb-making material at Tongi.
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February - 19 
A Maoist, identified as Sunil Tirkey of Alighati village in the Sambalpur District, surrendered before the Police in Sambalpur on February 19, reports PTI. Tirkey had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2006 and was wanted in various criminal cases, including a
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A Maoist, identified as Sunil Tirkey of Alighati village in the Sambalpur District, surrendered before the Police in Sambalpur on February 19, reports PTI. Tirkey had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2006 and was wanted in various criminal cases, including abduction of four forest department personnel, from Redhakhol area of the District.
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February - 19 
According to Assam Tribune, the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), on February 20, raised a demand for “full autonomy” to Assam within the framework of Indian Constitution after detaching itself from the ULFA's “demand f
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According to Assam Tribune, the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), on February 20, raised a demand for “full autonomy” to Assam within the framework of Indian Constitution after detaching itself from the ULFA's “demand for restoration of Assam's sovereignty”. The ‘president’ of the pro-talks faction, Mrinal Hazarika, and two other senior leaders, Prabal Neog and Jiten Dutta, informed that the faction had submitted an 18-point charter of demands to the Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on February 19 for solution of the insurgency problem in Assam through negotiation. He further added that Gogoi had “assured them to send the memorandum to the Prime Minister for consideration by the Central Government. Those political parties who are going to highlight these demands in the coming Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Parliament) polls will receive morale support from us."
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February - 19 
According to Shillong Times, four People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants, including two female cadres, and a Bangladeshi 'transborder courier' of the outfit, were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Beltoli area in the East Khasi H
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According to Shillong Times, four People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants, including two female cadres, and a Bangladeshi 'transborder courier' of the outfit, were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel from Beltoli area in the East Khasi Hills District along the India-Bangladesh border on February 19. Six cell phones, two Indian SIM cards, one Bangladeshi SIM card and INR 33,160 were recovered from their possession.
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February - 19 
Mumbai was one of the 320 worldwide locations on the list of potential targets for commando-style terror strikes, The Guardian reported on February 19, according to Daily Times. The report suggested that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the outlawed terror
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Mumbai was one of the 320 worldwide locations on the list of potential targets for commando-style terror strikes, The Guardian reported on February 19, according to Daily Times. The report suggested that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the outlawed terrorist group that planned much of the attack from Pakistan, “had ambitions well beyond causing mayhem in India”. “Western intelligence agencies have accessed the computer and email account of Lashkar’s communications chief, Zarar Shah, and found a list of possible targets, only 20 of which were in India,” Guardian reported. Two of the November 2008 attack’s key planners – Shah and Lashkar’s operations chief, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi – are now in police custody in Pakistan, it said. The Guardian also said “there has been some speculation that raids in Spain which netted 12 men – an Indian and 11 Pakistanis – were a result of the investigations into Lashkar’s role in the Mumbai attacks”.
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February - 19 
On February 19, Security Forces arrested a militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Guder village in the Kulgam District and recovered a hand grenade from his possession, Daily Excelsior reported. A Police spokesman said the arrested militant has b
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On February 19, Security Forces arrested a militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Guder village in the Kulgam District and recovered a hand grenade from his possession, Daily Excelsior reported. A Police spokesman said the arrested militant has been identified as Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Ukai in Kulgam.
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February - 19 
One armed Naga youth, identified as Samuel Yepthomi, was arrested by the Police on charges of extortion from Nagarjan area of Dimapur district on February 19, according to Assam Tribune.
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One armed Naga youth, identified as Samuel Yepthomi, was arrested by the Police on charges of extortion from Nagarjan area of Dimapur district on February 19, according to Assam Tribune.
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February - 19 
One Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, identified as Imtiaz Ahmed, was arrested by the Army personnel from C.R. Das Road in Dhubri Town.
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One Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, identified as Imtiaz Ahmed, was arrested by the Army personnel from C.R. Das Road in Dhubri Town.
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February - 19 
One suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Indrajeet Roy, was arrested by the Army personnel from Koimari village under Golokganj Police Station in Dhubri District on February 19, according to Telegraph.
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One suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Indrajeet Roy, was arrested by the Army personnel from Koimari village under Golokganj Police Station in Dhubri District on February 19, according to Telegraph.
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February - 19 
Protesting against the killings, kidnappings, torture and extortions of hundreds of people in North Cachar Hills District by the Black Widow (BW) outfit, the rival Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) submitted a memorandum to the Union Home Minister P. Chidambar
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Protesting against the killings, kidnappings, torture and extortions of hundreds of people in North Cachar Hills District by the Black Widow (BW) outfit, the rival Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) submitted a memorandum to the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram asking for strong measures against the BW, reports Assam Tribune. The memorandum signed by Dilip Nunisa, ‘chairman’ of DHD, Kanto Langthasa, home secretary of DHD and Ronsling Dimasa, organising secretary of DHD, mentioned the free movement of BW cadres and the silence of the North Cachar Hills District administration.
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February - 19 
Security Forces shot dead a suspected militant, identified as Wahengbam Premjit, of Kakching Turel Wangma Ward Number 5 in the Tentha-Ikop area of Thoubal District on February 19, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol with a magazine and three
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Security Forces shot dead a suspected militant, identified as Wahengbam Premjit, of Kakching Turel Wangma Ward Number 5 in the Tentha-Ikop area of Thoubal District on February 19, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol with a magazine and three rounds were recovered from his possession.
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February - 19 
The four surveyors of a Chennai-based company who were abducted from their Langting work site on February 5, by militants of the Dimasa National Liberation Front (DNLF), were released in North Cachar Hills District. Ashok Saikia, proprietor of the In
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The four surveyors of a Chennai-based company who were abducted from their Langting work site on February 5, by militants of the Dimasa National Liberation Front (DNLF), were released in North Cachar Hills District. Ashok Saikia, proprietor of the Indian Oil Tanking Limited, which had engaged the Chennai-based company, said the four were released unharmed.
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February - 19 
The Hindu reports that a teacher, Koili Singh, was arrested in the Ranka area of Garwah District on February 19 on the charge of being a sympathiser of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Koili Singh’s name figured in an FIR which had b
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The Hindu reports that a teacher, Koili Singh, was arrested in the Ranka area of Garwah District on February 19 on the charge of being a sympathiser of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Koili Singh’s name figured in an FIR which had been lodged after a Police encounter with the Maoists several months ago.
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February - 19 
The Intelligence Bureau has warned at least six State Governments of potential Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) attacks against power grids and hydro-electric projects across the country, Times of India reports on February 19. According to the report, the LeT h
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The Intelligence Bureau has warned at least six State Governments of potential Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) attacks against power grids and hydro-electric projects across the country, Times of India reports on February 19. According to the report, the LeT has recently collected information regarding these projects and grid stations.
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February - 19 
The Mumbai Police on February 19 has obtained crucial evidence from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the internal investigation agency of US, which indicates that the plot to execute the 26/11 terrorist attack was hatched in Pakistan, repor
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The Mumbai Police on February 19 has obtained crucial evidence from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the internal investigation agency of US, which indicates that the plot to execute the 26/11 terrorist attack was hatched in Pakistan, reports Times of India. A three-member team led by the Deputy Inspector General Deven Bharti received the evidence that also include the information collected by the FBI, which it had gathered by sending its team to Pakistan. This evidence, ranging from details of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), satellite phones used by terrorists, exchange of emails, intercepts and forensic examination of bullets used by attackers and others substantiates the links between the terrorists and their handlers in Pakistan. The FBI is believed to have got minute details of the VoIP services and satellite phones, which the terrorists used to call up their leaders in Pakistan. The forensic examination of the bullets used by the terrorists in Mumbai was also a part of the evidence gathered from FBI.
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February - 19 
The new Inspector-General of the Border Security Force’s Assam-Meghalaya frontier, Prithvi Raj, said “no hard steps” had been taken by Bangladesh so far to dismantle the Northeast militant camps in that country despite verbal assurances.
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The new Inspector-General of the Border Security Force’s Assam-Meghalaya frontier, Prithvi Raj, said “no hard steps” had been taken by Bangladesh so far to dismantle the Northeast militant camps in that country despite verbal assurances.
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February - 19 
Three landmines and detonators were recovered by the Police during a search operation at Konalova village of Addateegala mandal (administrative unit) in the East Godavari District on February 19, The Hindu reported.
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Three landmines and detonators were recovered by the Police during a search operation at Konalova village of Addateegala mandal (administrative unit) in the East Godavari District on February 19, The Hindu reported.
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February - 20 
A cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) faction, identified as Thokchom Bijoy Singh alias Bopindro alias Ibungo, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from the Tinsid r
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A cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) faction, identified as Thokchom Bijoy Singh alias Bopindro alias Ibungo, was arrested by a combined team of Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles from the Tinsid road on February 20, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 20 
A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Akoijam Suresh Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Thoubal Wangmataba on February 20, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Akoijam Suresh Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Thoubal Wangmataba on February 20, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 20 
According to Assam Tribune, Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Pal and Superintendent of Police A. Dorji of the Ukhrul District were suspended for their negligence following the killing of Thinam Kishan and two of his subordinates.
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According to Assam Tribune, Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Pal and Superintendent of Police A. Dorji of the Ukhrul District were suspended for their negligence following the killing of Thinam Kishan and two of his subordinates.
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February - 20 
According to Times of India, literature belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) denouncing development projects being taken up against the wishes of locals was found at Kabbinale under Hebri Police Station limits in the Udupi Di
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According to Times of India, literature belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) denouncing development projects being taken up against the wishes of locals was found at Kabbinale under Hebri Police Station limits in the Udupi District on February 20. In addition, a person, identifying himself as belonging to the Vishwa Karavali area committee of the CPI-Maoist, called up The Times of India office at Mangalore stating that they had put up the posters denouncing such projects and asking its promoters to stop work.
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February - 20 
At least five militants escaped after a brief encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Bada De Khetar forests in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur District leaving behind three rifles and a large quantity of ammunition and ration on February 20, Daily
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At least five militants escaped after a brief encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Bada De Khetar forests in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur District leaving behind three rifles and a large quantity of ammunition and ration on February 20, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said the SFs was zeroing-in on a militant hideout at Bada De Khetar in the upper reaches of Ramnagar after trekking for two days when both sides exchanged firing for a few minutes before the suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, believed to be five in number, managed to escape deep into the forests. SFs recovered one AK-56 rifle, one AK-47 rifle, one .303 rifle, 70 AK rounds, one binocular, two Chinese grenades, batteries, milk powder, blankets, two solar chargers and 110 kg ration from the incident site. The militants were reportedly using the forests as a hideout for quite some time.
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February - 20 
Romita Devi, wife of the slain officer Thinam Kishan, said at a joint meeting of the Apunba Lup (an umbrella body of civil society groups) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Yumnam Leikai in the Imphal West District on February 20 that her husband w
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Romita Devi, wife of the slain officer Thinam Kishan, said at a joint meeting of the Apunba Lup (an umbrella body of civil society groups) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Yumnam Leikai in the Imphal West District on February 20 that her husband was killed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) with connivance of the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul District.
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February - 20 
Sambad reported on February 21 that the Central Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has revoked the expulsion of Sabyasachi Panda, a member of the state organisation committee of the outfit. It is believed that the decision
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Sambad reported on February 21 that the Central Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has revoked the expulsion of Sabyasachi Panda, a member of the state organisation committee of the outfit. It is believed that the decision was taken to successfully execute ‘Plan Kandhamal’, the plan to take over Kandhamal District along with intensifying activities in the Malkanigiri, Gajapati and Rayagada Districts when the State becomes ‘busy’ in general election. However, Panda has been reportedly warned not to take ‘interest’ in the upcoming general elections.
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February - 20 
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigations into the November 26 Mumbai terrorist attack had revealed that payments were made from Pakistan for the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) card from Callphonex of the US, which the terrorists
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigations into the November 26 Mumbai terrorist attack had revealed that payments were made from Pakistan for the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) card from Callphonex of the US, which the terrorists used in the November 26 attacks in Mumbai, reports Times of India. VoIP allows one to make cheap phone calls over the Internet and payment for it can be made by wire transfer from anywhere in the world. ‘‘We have traced the financial transactions to Pakistan,’’ a senior FBI official said.
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February - 20 
The Hindu reports on February 21 that Police arrested a surrendered senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sambasivudu, in connection with the killing of ten people, including that of Indian National Congress (INC) p
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The Hindu reports on February 21 that Police arrested a surrendered senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sambasivudu, in connection with the killing of ten people, including that of Indian National Congress (INC) party legislator C. Narsi Reddy, in the Mahbubnagar District. As reported earlier, Sambasivudu, the State secretary of CPI-Maoist, had surrendered to the Police on February 15.
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February - 20 
The State Government agreed to open 61 new Police Stations in the State. Of the 61 Police Stations, 51 will be of ‘A category’, six under ‘B category’, and the rest under ‘C category’. The advisory committee of the Governor also approved the creation
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The State Government agreed to open 61 new Police Stations in the State. Of the 61 Police Stations, 51 will be of ‘A category’, six under ‘B category’, and the rest under ‘C category’. The advisory committee of the Governor also approved the creation of 4,608 posts in these Police Stations.
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February - 20 
The State Government on February 20 asked the Forest and Excise Departments to surrender their arms in the wake of intelligence revelation that Maoists were targeting them, reports Orissadiary.
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The State Government on February 20 asked the Forest and Excise Departments to surrender their arms in the wake of intelligence revelation that Maoists were targeting them, reports Orissadiary.
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February - 20 
Times of India on February 21 reports that a Bihar Military Police (BMP) constable, identified as Rajesh Kumar, who had sustained injuries in an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on Police personnel in the Nawada Distr
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Times of India on February 21 reports that a Bihar Military Police (BMP) constable, identified as Rajesh Kumar, who had sustained injuries in an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on Police personnel in the Nawada District on February 9, succumbed to his injuries at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.
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February - 21 
Express Buzz.com quoting the State intelligence sources on February 21 reported that in the backdrop of the launching of security operations to flush out left-wing extremists from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh, the extremists h
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Express Buzz.com quoting the State intelligence sources on February 21 reported that in the backdrop of the launching of security operations to flush out left-wing extremists from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh, the extremists have penetrated into the rural areas of Kerala in the guise of small time labourers. According to the sources, the decision of the Union Minister for Home Affairs, P. Chidambaram, to carry out a single joint operation to flush out the extremists had forced them to take refuge in the neighbouring States like Kerala. “Earlier, Naxal (left-wing extremists) activities had been reported in the thick forests of the Western Ghats bordering Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. But with the Police intensifying combing and monitoring in these parts, the Naxals have started to settle in labour-intensive rural areas in the State,” said an official of the State intelligence. Sources said that there were reports that Kunnathunadu taluk (revenue unit) in the Ernakulam District had been attracting the insurgents as a perfect hideout because of the huge number of sawmills and quarries.
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February - 21 
On February 21, a joint team of the Police and Assam Rifles rescued three abducted Manipur Government employees from a forest at Tolloi in the Ukhrul District, according to Telegraph. They were identified as Ramsing Tangkhul, Ramthing Tangkhul and Kh
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On February 21, a joint team of the Police and Assam Rifles rescued three abducted Manipur Government employees from a forest at Tolloi in the Ukhrul District, according to Telegraph. They were identified as Ramsing Tangkhul, Ramthing Tangkhul and Kh. Zimik. They were abducted along with Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Thingnam Kishan, his driver Aribam Rajen Sharma and chainman Yumnam Token, by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants from Ukhrul on February 13. The dead bodies of the SDO and his two subordinates were later reportedly recovered from Taphou area in the Senapati District on February 17.
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The two-day long Naga Convention for Reconciliation and Peace was held in Kohima on February 21-22, according to Telegraph. Several Naga community groups, militants outfits and church groups adopted a resolution and urged all organisations to “genui
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The two-day long Naga Convention for Reconciliation and Peace was held in Kohima on February 21-22, according to Telegraph. Several Naga community groups, militants outfits and church groups adopted a resolution and urged all organisations to “genuinely and honestly” implement reconciliation. The ‘chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), S.S. Khaplang, lauded Naga community groups, including Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) and its constituent units, for taking the initiative to hold the convention.
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February - 21 
Troops arrested a leader belonging to the Lanheiba group of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from his residence at capital Aizawl in Mizoram on February 21, reports Imphal Free Press. The militant was identified as Raj
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Troops arrested a leader belonging to the Lanheiba group of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from his residence at capital Aizawl in Mizoram on February 21, reports Imphal Free Press. The militant was identified as Rajen Singh alias Rajesh alias K.C. Lanheiba Meitei, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit.
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February - 21 
Troops arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres and four linkmen during a search operation at Ronbalgiri area in the East Garo Hills District, according to Telegraph. A wireless set, 40 rounds of 9-mm ammunition and medicines were
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Troops arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres and four linkmen during a search operation at Ronbalgiri area in the East Garo Hills District, according to Telegraph. A wireless set, 40 rounds of 9-mm ammunition and medicines were recovered from their possession.
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February - 21 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, Moirangthem Sanatomba Singh alias Sana and Takhellambam Dineshchandra Singh alias Nanao, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Sangaipat area on February 21, reports Imphal Free Press. One
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, Moirangthem Sanatomba Singh alias Sana and Takhellambam Dineshchandra Singh alias Nanao, were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Sangaipat area on February 21, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol loaded with six live rounds in the magazine was recovered from the possession of Moirangthem.
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February - 22 
A group of approximately 70 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the house of a contractor, B.K. Swain, at Govindpali village in the Malkangiri District on February 22 and shot him dead, reports IANS. The Maoists also blew up
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A group of approximately 70 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the house of a contractor, B.K. Swain, at Govindpali village in the Malkangiri District on February 22 and shot him dead, reports IANS. The Maoists also blew up his house besides setting ablaze four vehicles. Later, the Maoists set ablaze a Police outpost and blew up a mobile phone tower of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited in the same village.
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February - 22 
A KCP cadre, Soibam Inao alias Premjit Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Sekpi Khongnangkhong on February 22.
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A KCP cadre, Soibam Inao alias Premjit Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Sekpi Khongnangkhong on February 22.
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February - 22 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Laishram Kanhai, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police Wangjing bazar area on February 22.
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Laishram Kanhai, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police Wangjing bazar area on February 22.
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February - 22 
A PREPAK linkman, Yumnam Kumarjit Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kiyam Lai Haraopham area on February 22.
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A PREPAK linkman, Yumnam Kumarjit Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from Kiyam Lai Haraopham area on February 22.
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February - 22 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Moirangthem Noren Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from the Thoubal Wangmataba Mathak Leikai area on February 22.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Moirangthem Noren Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from the Thoubal Wangmataba Mathak Leikai area on February 22.
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February - 22 
According to Sentinel, a jute trader of Bogribari area, identified as Kartick Sen, was abducted by a combined group of suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants from his residence at Bogriba
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According to Sentinel, a jute trader of Bogribari area, identified as Kartick Sen, was abducted by a combined group of suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants from his residence at Bogribari Bazaar area in the Dhubri District. According to Police sources, five motorcycle-borne militants called Kartik Sen out of his house and took him away after opening fire in the air. Four years back, Sen’s eldest brother Ganesh Sen had been shot dead by the ULFA.
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February - 22 
According to Shillong Times, five suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants shot at and injured a civilian, Kolar Suting, at his residence in Mawriang in the East Khasi Hills District on February 22. The report adds that thre
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According to Shillong Times, five suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants shot at and injured a civilian, Kolar Suting, at his residence in Mawriang in the East Khasi Hills District on February 22. The report adds that three militants came to Kolar's residence on January 31 and asked him to pay them ransom on February 2. Kolar was reportedly involved in a heated quarrel with the extortionists after he failed to pay the ransom on that date.
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February - 22 
Imphal Free Press reports that Naga Army, armed wing of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), on February 22 confessed that one of its 'commanding officers', identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ H. Ningshen, was the mastermi
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Imphal Free Press reports that Naga Army, armed wing of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), on February 22 confessed that one of its 'commanding officers', identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ H. Ningshen, was the mastermind in the killing of three Manipur Government officials in the Ukhrul District.
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February - 22 
On February 22, the officials of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) questioned two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, Fahim Arshad Ansari and Shahbuddin, arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police in 2008, and confronted them with the l
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On February 22, the officials of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) questioned two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, Fahim Arshad Ansari and Shahbuddin, arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police in 2008, and confronted them with the lone surviving terrorist of Mumbai multiple attacks, Mohammed Ajmal Amir Iman “Kasab”, reports Indian Express. During the questioning, Ansari, a resident of Navi Mumbai, allegedly told his interrogators about his training in Pakistan, including the 21-day 'Daura Aam' (ordinary tour) basic combat course which was followed by a rigorous three-month advanced 'Daura Khaas' (special tour) and later by 'Daura-e-Ribat' (intelligence course).
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February - 22 
On February 22, Times of India reports that around 3,000 former left-wing extremists of various factions of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) will join the Prajarajyam party in Hyd
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On February 22, Times of India reports that around 3,000 former left-wing extremists of various factions of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) will join the Prajarajyam party in Hyderabad on February 24. “In fact we wanted to organise a meeting in each District. But, due to logistic reasons and lack of time, a State-level meeting is planned in Hyderabad on February 24,” said I. Satyanarayana, a former People’s War Group activist. “Even though thousands of people left the movement long ago they are not able to lead a peaceful life because of the hostile attitude of the police and lack of support from the Government. So, they feel only PRP (Prajarajyam party) can restore a sense of security among them,” he added.
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February - 22 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Security Force personnel when they were on their way to the famous local festival Mauli Mela in the Narayanpur District on February 22, reports The Hindu. "During the inte
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Security Force personnel when they were on their way to the famous local festival Mauli Mela in the Narayanpur District on February 22, reports The Hindu. "During the interrogation, they admitted to their involvement in several encounters and bombing incidents in the District, following which they were formally arrested today," said Superintendent of Police of Narayanpur District Amresh Mishra.
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February - 22 
The armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ransacked a village and later killed the village headman, identified as Neeraj Kumar Mukul, after dragging him out of his house in the Rohua Panchayat (village level self-Government
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The armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ransacked a village and later killed the village headman, identified as Neeraj Kumar Mukul, after dragging him out of his house in the Rohua Panchayat (village level self-Government institution) under Shyampur Vatha Police Station in the Sheohar District in the night of February 22, reports Jai Bihar.com. Maoists are said to have strong cadre base in at least 50 villages of this area and regularly collect money from extortion, fake currency racket as well as donations from villagers to run their operation. In last five years, more than 12 village headmen have been killed in the area, adds the report.
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February - 22 
The Hindu quoting sources of the Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) on February 22 reported that Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa together accounts for about 86 per cent of incidents related to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) v
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The Hindu quoting sources of the Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) on February 22 reported that Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa together accounts for about 86 per cent of incidents related to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence and casualties, including both civilian and Security Force (SF) personnel, in the country. In the 1,591 incidents in 2008, the number being slightly higher than those in the previous year, 231 SF personnel and 490 civilians were killed, MHA sources said. Chhattisgarh accounted for the highest number of 620 incidents, followed by 484 incidents in Jharkhand, 164 in Bihar and 103 in Orissa. In Chhattisgarh, 85 SF personnel and 157 civilians lost their lives in Maoist violence in 2008, while in Jharkhand the corresponding figures were 38 Policemen and 169 civilians. Bihar accounted for the deaths of 21 SF personnel and 52 civilians and for Orissa the respective figures were 73 SF personnel and 28 civilians. Figures available till first week of February 2009 show that 53 incidents of Maoist violence have already taken place in Chhattisgarh, followed by 48 in Jharkhand, 17 in Bihar and 10 in Orissa. Maharashtra has accounted for 15 incidents, including the one in Gadchiroli on February 1, in which 15 Policemen were killed. Further, the four worst-affected States, extremist violence has been reported from Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the sources said. The total casualties of SFs in 2008 were 231, which was five less than the toll in 2007. Likewise, 490 civilians were killed in the extremist attacks in 2008, compared to 460 the previous year. While 199 extremists were killed in Police operations last year, the figure for 2007 was 141, added the report.
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February - 23 
A Kagleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Ningombam Shitaljit alias Pritam alias Lumba Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during another search operation in the general area of Thoubal Bazar on the same day.
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A Kagleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Ningombam Shitaljit alias Pritam alias Lumba Singh, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during another search operation in the general area of Thoubal Bazar on the same day.
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February - 23 
A National Scholiast Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Khondao Lotha, was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Humtsoe village in the Wokha District on February 23, according to Nagaland Post. One 7.65-mm pistol, one round of ammunition, INR
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A National Scholiast Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Khondao Lotha, was arrested by the Assam Rifles from Humtsoe village in the Wokha District on February 23, according to Nagaland Post. One 7.65-mm pistol, one round of ammunition, INR 100000 and a vehicle were recovered from his possession. He was remanded to Police custody for further interrogation.
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February - 23 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Thokchom Shyamkanhai Singh alias Inaobi, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from the Thoubal Wangmataba Mathak Leikai area on February 23.
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Thokchom Shyamkanhai Singh alias Inaobi, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police from the Thoubal Wangmataba Mathak Leikai area on February 23.
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February - 23 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Wahengbam Radhakanta Singh, was arrested by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and the Assam Rifles from Wabagai Tera Pishak area on February 23, according to Sangai Express.
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Wahengbam Radhakanta Singh, was arrested by a combined team of the Thoubal District Police and the Assam Rifles from Wabagai Tera Pishak area on February 23, according to Sangai Express.
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February - 23 
A PREPAK cadre, Mani Mohan alias Gaolen, was arrested by the Assam Rifle from Yairipok Poirou Khongjin area under Yairipok Police Station in the Thoubal District.
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A PREPAK cadre, Mani Mohan alias Gaolen, was arrested by the Assam Rifle from Yairipok Poirou Khongjin area under Yairipok Police Station in the Thoubal District.
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February - 23 
A self styled ‘corporal’ of ‘28th Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Manab Handique alias Dambaru Bora, was arrested by Police personnel at Padumoni area of Golaghat District on February 23, according to Assam Tr
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A self styled ‘corporal’ of ‘28th Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Manab Handique alias Dambaru Bora, was arrested by Police personnel at Padumoni area of Golaghat District on February 23, according to Assam Tribune.
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February - 23 
According to The Hindu, armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stormed into the house of a tribal youth, identified as Sode Kannaiah, and subsequently shot him dead by branding him as a Police informer at Surakonda village of Chin
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According to The Hindu, armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stormed into the house of a tribal youth, identified as Sode Kannaiah, and subsequently shot him dead by branding him as a Police informer at Surakonda village of Chintur mandal (administrative unit) in the Khammam District in the morning of February 23, The Hindu reported.
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February - 23 
An over-ground worker of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was arrested from Yaripora in the Kulgam District on February 23, Daily Excelsior reported. Some explosives and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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An over-ground worker of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was arrested from Yaripora in the Kulgam District on February 23, Daily Excelsior reported. Some explosives and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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February - 23 
An over-ground worker of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was arrested from Yaripora in the Kulgam District on February 23, Daily Excelsior reported. Some explosives and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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An over-ground worker of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was arrested from Yaripora in the Kulgam District on February 23, Daily Excelsior reported. Some explosives and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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February - 23 
Bandipora Police detected and later defused a explosive device under the culvert at Wari Khan Rakhi.
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Bandipora Police detected and later defused a explosive device under the culvert at Wari Khan Rakhi.
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February - 23 
The Director General of Police Jacob Punnose said that the flush-out operation was in no way related to the State as it was meant only for the Naxal-infested States of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. “We have not received any sp
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The Director General of Police Jacob Punnose said that the flush-out operation was in no way related to the State as it was meant only for the Naxal-infested States of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. “We have not received any special alert from the Centre with regard to the operation. The Centre has been giving specific information on the operation only to the above four States,” he added.
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February - 23 
The Manipur Government on February 23 asked the ceasefire monitoring cell in Dimapur of Nagaland and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to hand over the NSCN-IM militants involved in the abduction and killing of three officials to the State Gov
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The Manipur Government on February 23 asked the ceasefire monitoring cell in Dimapur of Nagaland and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to hand over the NSCN-IM militants involved in the abduction and killing of three officials to the State Government for trial, according to Telegraph.
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February - 23 
The SFs arrested one suspected militant belonging to the tribal community, identified as Brijen Bakla, from Gossaigaon area of Kokrajhar District on March 23.
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The SFs arrested one suspected militant belonging to the tribal community, identified as Brijen Bakla, from Gossaigaon area of Kokrajhar District on March 23.
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February - 24 
A Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) commander carrying head money of INR 200000, identified as Bisetti Maheswara Rao alias Venu/Raghava, was arrested by Police from the Vizianagaram District in the night of February 24, The Hindu reported.
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A Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) commander carrying head money of INR 200000, identified as Bisetti Maheswara Rao alias Venu/Raghava, was arrested by Police from the Vizianagaram District in the night of February 24, The Hindu reported.
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February - 24 
According to Assam Tribune, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot dead a trader, identified as Sahiram Parekh, from Panbari area in Diphu town of Karbi Anglong District on February 24.
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According to Assam Tribune, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot dead a trader, identified as Sahiram Parekh, from Panbari area in Diphu town of Karbi Anglong District on February 24.
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February - 24 
According to Daily Excelsior, Security Forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the forest area of Rajnar in Kupwara District on February 24. A police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that "In a joint search operation carried out b
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According to Daily Excelsior, Security Forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the forest area of Rajnar in Kupwara District on February 24. A police spokesman said in capital Srinagar that "In a joint search operation carried out by Handwara Police and 33 RR in the forest area of Rajnar, a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered." He said the seizure included two AK rifles, one 9mm pistol, seven Cal-30 pistols, three revolvers, two AK-47 magazines, two 9mm pistol magazines, eight magazines of Cal-30, 2846 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, 52 rounds of ammunition of Cal-30 pistol and eight rounds of ammunition of 9mm pistol.
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February - 24 
In a report submitted in Parliament on February 24, the Standing Committee on Defence recommended to constitute a "Federal Central Intelligence Agency", which will even have the military spy network under its control, Indian Express reported. The rep
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In a report submitted in Parliament on February 24, the Standing Committee on Defence recommended to constitute a "Federal Central Intelligence Agency", which will even have the military spy network under its control, Indian Express reported. The report stated, "Lack of coordination among different intelligence gathering agencies including those of the military intelligence resulted in the loss of precious lives of defence service and police forces personnel as well as those of civilians". In its recommendation to the Government, the committee said immediate steps must be taken to constitute a central spy agency that will also have the tri-service (Indian Army, Indian Air force, Indian Navy) intelligence gathering network under its gambit. It asked the Government to put in place an effective mechanism for establishing better coordination and jointness between the Coast Guard and the Navy. It also asked the Government to set up a committee to "reorganise, reform and restructure the armed forces" on the basis of the Kargil review committee report and a Group of Ministers report on security of 2001.
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February - 24 
On February 24, Livemint.com reports that Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY), a programme lunched in 2005 as a part of the Bharat Nirman project (project to develop rural infrastructure), to provide electricity to the rural poor is faci
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On February 24, Livemint.com reports that Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY), a programme lunched in 2005 as a part of the Bharat Nirman project (project to develop rural infrastructure), to provide electricity to the rural poor is facing trouble in States of Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh because officials there are unwilling to travel to villages to collect data, fearing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence. According to an unnamed Union power ministry official, "These are Naxal-affected areas and these States are yet to give us the BPL (Bellow Poverty Line) list, in the absence of which nothing much can be done," adding, "While Jharkhand, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh are yet to complete the list, Orissa has a partly completed list."
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February - 24 
Press Information Bureau, quoting Shri Sriprakash Jaisawal on February 24 reported that the Government after a detailed analysis of the spread and trends of left-wing extremist violence in 33 affected Districts of eight States have taken up for speci
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Press Information Bureau, quoting Shri Sriprakash Jaisawal on February 24 reported that the Government after a detailed analysis of the spread and trends of left-wing extremist violence in 33 affected Districts of eight States have taken up for special attention on planning, implementation and monitoring of development schemes. 69 Schemes of 20 development Ministries/Departments have been identified. Planning Commission has constituted eight Inter-Ministerial Groups to assist and guide the District Administration to formulate the District Plans.
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February - 24 
PTI quoting the sources of the Union Ministry for Home Affairs on February 24 reported that Union Government’s policies for rehabilitation of militants in Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern and left-wing extremists (LWE) affected States have resulted i
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PTI quoting the sources of the Union Ministry for Home Affairs on February 24 reported that Union Government’s policies for rehabilitation of militants in Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern and left-wing extremists (LWE) affected States have resulted in surrender of more than 1,500 LWE and militants in 2008. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) Minister of State for Home Affairs Sriprakash Jaiswal said, out of 1,550 Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and militants who surrendered in 2008, a maximum of 724 were from Assam. Among a total of 710 surrendered LWE and militants, 38 surrendered in Jammu and Kashmir, 325 in Tripura, 197 in Andhra Pradesh and 150 in Maharashtra, Jaiswal added. The Minister further said that over 2,000 left-wing extremists have surrendered across the country in the past three years with Andhra Pradesh, alone recording surrender of 651 extremists between 2006 and 2008, Times of India reported. Though the worst extremist affected State Chhattisgarh topped the list with the surrender of as many as 901 Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a single year in 2006, Andhra Pradesh remained the most consistent during 2006-08. It recorded 282 surrenders in 2006, 162 in 2007 and 197 in 2008.
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February - 24 
The Hindu reports that three suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were lynched by angry villagers at village market in Gulu in Khunti District on February 24 when they were allegedly extorting money from shopkeepers.
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The Hindu reports that three suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were lynched by angry villagers at village market in Gulu in Khunti District on February 24 when they were allegedly extorting money from shopkeepers.
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February - 24 
Two suspected cadres of the Military Council faction of the KCP, while extorting money, were captured by local people and later handed over to the Police at Langthabal Mantrikhong in the Imphal West District on February 24, according to Sangai Expres
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Two suspected cadres of the Military Council faction of the KCP, while extorting money, were captured by local people and later handed over to the Police at Langthabal Mantrikhong in the Imphal West District on February 24, according to Sangai Express.
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February - 25 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Mongjam Chinglemba Singh alias Nongkham alias Naoba, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Sekpi Khongnangkhong area on February 25, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Mongjam Chinglemba Singh alias Nongkham alias Naoba, was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation at Sekpi Khongnangkhong area on February 25, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 25 
A senior commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and central committee member of the outfit, identified as Satyendra Kushwaha alias Naresh alias Dadan, was arrested by Police from the Dalmianagar area of Rohtas District on Febru
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A senior commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and central committee member of the outfit, identified as Satyendra Kushwaha alias Naresh alias Dadan, was arrested by Police from the Dalmianagar area of Rohtas District on February 25, reports PTI. According to Police sources, Satyendra, the Songanga-Vindhyachal ‘zonal commander’ of the outfit and in-charge of Rohtas, Bhojpur, Kaimur and Buxar Districts, was wanted in several cases of violence, including the 2005 Jehanabad jailbreak, the killing of Police personnel in encounters and landmine blasts. He was also operating in the Mirzapur, Chandauli and Sonbhadra Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Garhwa District of Jharkhand.
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February - 25 
A suspected cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Parry (KCP) was shot dead by the Security Forces during an encounter at Thambalkhong Sabal Leikai under Porompat Police Station in the Imphal East District on February 25,
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A suspected cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Parry (KCP) was shot dead by the Security Forces during an encounter at Thambalkhong Sabal Leikai under Porompat Police Station in the Imphal East District on February 25, according to Sangai Express. While two other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol and magazine loaded with three rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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February - 25 
According to Telegraph, one suspected linkman of an unspecified militant group, identified as Mohammad Abdul Salam, was arrested by the Border Security Force from Kalahat area of Dhubri District on February 25.
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According to Telegraph, one suspected linkman of an unspecified militant group, identified as Mohammad Abdul Salam, was arrested by the Border Security Force from Kalahat area of Dhubri District on February 25.
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February - 25 
In two separate incidents, the Police arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Kanker District on February 25, PTI reported. While four Maoists, carrying a head money of INR 5000 each, identified as Kanglu, Sukalu, S
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In two separate incidents, the Police arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Kanker District on February 25, PTI reported. While four Maoists, carrying a head money of INR 5000 each, identified as Kanglu, Sukalu, Satte and Kunjuram, were arrested at Koylibeda, three others, Sadhuram, Binsar and Khemraj, were arrested from Antagad.
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February - 25 
On February 25, people belonging to the Naga community in the Ukhrul District joined the campaign to punish the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants involved in the killing of Sub-Divisional officer Thingnam Kishan a
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On February 25, people belonging to the Naga community in the Ukhrul District joined the campaign to punish the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants involved in the killing of Sub-Divisional officer Thingnam Kishan and his two subordinate staff, by holding a protest rally in the District headquarters, reports Telegraph.
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February - 25 
On February 25, the Mumbai Police filed a chargesheet against 47 accused persons in the case of November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, reports The Hindu. The 47 include 35 wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists from Pakistan, the lone arrested t
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On February 25, the Mumbai Police filed a chargesheet against 47 accused persons in the case of November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, reports The Hindu. The 47 include 35 wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists from Pakistan, the lone arrested terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Iman alias Kasab and arrested Indian nationals Fahim Ansari and Mohammad Sabahuddin. The 11, 280 pages chargesheet includes the names of trainers, people aboard Al-Husseini (the ship which sailed from Karachi carrying the terrorists), those involved in purchasing boats, and those who were present at training and lodging sites. At a press conference in Mumbai, the Joint Commissioner (Crime) of Police, Rakesh Maria, named top LeT leaders Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhvi, Abu Hamza, Abu Kaahfa, Zarar Shah and Hafiz Mohammed Saeed among the 35 listed. The wanted list also has names of two Pakistan army personnel, including a Major-General. However, it had to be ascertained whether these two belonged to the army or to the LeT hierarchy, Maria said. The chargesheet contains 2202 witness statements, including those of officers of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. It incorporates forensic evidence, fingerprint reports, and documentary and oral evidence collected in India and abroad. Transcripts of communication among the terrorists and their handlers, CallPhonex and Global Positioning System (GPS) records, and purchase and sale details of the Yamaha outboard motor also constitute the evidence. Meanwhile, Maria said that the terrorist attacks were the handiwork of the LeT. The role of its marine wing was established after the trawler Kuber was taken over. However, the chargesheet did not mention any role of Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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February - 25 
Security Forces arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Chi Bui Be, from the Badarpur-Lumding train at Dautuhaja railway station in the North Cachar Hills District on February 25,
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Security Forces arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Chi Bui Be, from the Badarpur-Lumding train at Dautuhaja railway station in the North Cachar Hills District on February 25, according to Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol and six rounds of live ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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February - 25 
Telegraph reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead two Railway Protection Force (RPF) constables and injured two others while snatching their weapons at Barabhum railway station in the Purulia District about 10 kilom
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Telegraph reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead two Railway Protection Force (RPF) constables and injured two others while snatching their weapons at Barabhum railway station in the Purulia District about 10 kilometres from the Jharkhand border on February 25. The deceased constables were identified as N.B.N. Ansari and S.R. Majhi. The incident occurred when the 3302 Subarnarekha Express (Tatanagar to Dhanbad) entered Barabhum station at around 2.20 pm (IST). The constables were returning in the brake-van at the rear of the train after escorting a cash consignment to Tatanagar. The assailants, who apparently knew the constables were in it, went up to the coach and opened fire at them.
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February - 25 
The Manipur Government deported eight National Security Act detainees from the Central Jail in Sawija to Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan to stop the activities of jail inmates, including militants who are reportedly operating from inside the jail,
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The Manipur Government deported eight National Security Act detainees from the Central Jail in Sawija to Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan to stop the activities of jail inmates, including militants who are reportedly operating from inside the jail, according to Sangai Express.
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February - 25 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) moved a petition before the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Tribunal headed by Justice S.N. Agarwal challenging the official notification of the Union Home Ministry issued on November 23, 2008, ba
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) moved a petition before the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Tribunal headed by Justice S.N. Agarwal challenging the official notification of the Union Home Ministry issued on November 23, 2008, banning the outfit afresh for two years, reports Assam Tribune.
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February - 25 
Unidentified militants exploded a grenade in the residence of the former Director of Sericulture Department, Th. Ibohal, at Haobam Marak area in the Imphal West District, reports Shillong Times.
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Unidentified militants exploded a grenade in the residence of the former Director of Sericulture Department, Th. Ibohal, at Haobam Marak area in the Imphal West District, reports Shillong Times.
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February - 26 
31 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants surrendered at Kajalgaon parade ground in Chirang District.
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31 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants surrendered at Kajalgaon parade ground in Chirang District.
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February - 26 
A bomb exploded at the Thoubal District office of the ruling Congress party in the evening of February 26, reports Imphal Free Press. Two bombs were hurled by suspected militants and one failed to explode.
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A bomb exploded at the Thoubal District office of the ruling Congress party in the evening of February 26, reports Imphal Free Press. Two bombs were hurled by suspected militants and one failed to explode.
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February - 26 
A Police officer was shot dead and a railway employee sustained injuries when a five-member team of the Black Widow (BW) militants ambushed a Police patrol at Langting area under Maibong sub-division of North Cachar Hills District.
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A Police officer was shot dead and a railway employee sustained injuries when a five-member team of the Black Widow (BW) militants ambushed a Police patrol at Langting area under Maibong sub-division of North Cachar Hills District.
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February - 26 
About 50 armed cadres of the former People's War Group, presently known as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), held a ‘Jan Adalat’ (people's court) in the Banke Bazaar area of Gaya District, Times Now reported on February 27. The ‘Jan A
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About 50 armed cadres of the former People's War Group, presently known as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), held a ‘Jan Adalat’ (people's court) in the Banke Bazaar area of Gaya District, Times Now reported on February 27. The ‘Jan Adalat’ was held in the presence of the heads of five village panchayats (village level self-government), who hailed the 'effort' of the Maoists by raising pro-extremist slogans. The Maoists also called for a boycott of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) elections and also paid a tribute to around 14,000 Maoists cadres who were killed in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttaranchal, Nepal and Bihar. The report also said Maoists are regularly holding ‘Jan Adalat’ at gun point in the District.
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February - 26 
In a joint operation, the Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel shot dead two top militants belonging to the ‘Bravo company’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s ‘28th Battalion’ at Balijan village under Jengraimuk
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In a joint operation, the Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel shot dead two top militants belonging to the ‘Bravo company’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s ‘28th Battalion’ at Balijan village under Jengraimukh Police Station in Jorhat District in the morning of February 26, according to Assam Tribune. The duo were identified as ‘operation commander’ Bhaskar Hazarika and ‘sergeant major’ Sarat Bora. Nine bags of incriminating documents relating to the ‘28th Battalion’, an AK-47 rifle, 20 detonators and fuse wires, two pistols and several grenades were recovered from the incident site, adds Telegraph. In addition, $10,000 and INR 100000 in cash was recovered from a bag.
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February - 26 
In order to boost major infrastructure development in eight left-wing extremist affected States - Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh - the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
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In order to boost major infrastructure development in eight left-wing extremist affected States - Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh - the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting on February 26 approved projects worth INR 73 billion for the construction of 7,471 kilometers of roads in 33 identified Districts where violence was reported from more than 20 percent of the Police Stations in 2007-08, Times of India reported. "A comprehensive road development programme in these Districts has been drawn up. The Planning Commission has been requested to make as much funds available as possible in 2009-10," said the Union Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram after the CCEA meeting. The roads to be constructed in these States will include 1,320 Kilometers of National Highways, 4,560 Kilometers of State highways and District roads and 1,591 Kilometers of rural roads. Depending upon the availability of funds, road works would be prioritized by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in consultation with the concerned States, Chidambaram added.
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February - 26 
Morung Express reported on February 26 that the Union Government, based on a request of the Chhattisgarh Government, asked the Government of Nagaland to send at least two battalions of the Nagaland Armed Police within three months to combat the Maois
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Morung Express reported on February 26 that the Union Government, based on a request of the Chhattisgarh Government, asked the Government of Nagaland to send at least two battalions of the Nagaland Armed Police within three months to combat the Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh.
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February - 26 
On February 26, the local court in Hubli in Karnataka extended the judicial custody of 17 suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres till April 1, reports Times of India. The 17 cadres include SIMI leaders Safdar Nagori and Qamaruddin
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On February 26, the local court in Hubli in Karnataka extended the judicial custody of 17 suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres till April 1, reports Times of India. The 17 cadres include SIMI leaders Safdar Nagori and Qamaruddin.
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February - 26 
Security Forces arrested a militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Bashir Ahmed Nayak, from Mandwas Kothi in the Mendhar area of Poonch District on February 26, Daily Excelsior reported. He was arrested from the house of Abdul Hamid, bro
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Security Forces arrested a militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Bashir Ahmed Nayak, from Mandwas Kothi in the Mendhar area of Poonch District on February 26, Daily Excelsior reported. He was arrested from the house of Abdul Hamid, brother of LeT militant Rahmat Ullah.
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February - 26 
The personnel of Sashastra Seema Bal arrested two unidentified left-wing extremists at Saralpara village in the Kokrajhar District.
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The personnel of Sashastra Seema Bal arrested two unidentified left-wing extremists at Saralpara village in the Kokrajhar District.
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February - 26 
The Police defused a hand grenade recovered near the residence of an employee of the Fishery Department, Mohammed Khuyon, at Keirao Makting area under Irilbung Police Station in the Imphal East District, according to Sangai Express.
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The Police defused a hand grenade recovered near the residence of an employee of the Fishery Department, Mohammed Khuyon, at Keirao Makting area under Irilbung Police Station in the Imphal East District, according to Sangai Express.
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February - 26 
Troops recovered two AK rifles, two magazines, 103 rounds of AK, 437 Pika rounds, 26 hand grenades, nine UBGL grenades, three disposable rocket launchers and ration items during search operations in Mendhar.
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Troops recovered two AK rifles, two magazines, 103 rounds of AK, 437 Pika rounds, 26 hand grenades, nine UBGL grenades, three disposable rocket launchers and ration items during search operations in Mendhar.
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February - 26 
Two other bombs hurled by suspected militants at the Bishnupur District office of the Congress party at Nambol reportedly failed to explode.
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Two other bombs hurled by suspected militants at the Bishnupur District office of the Congress party at Nambol reportedly failed to explode.
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February - 27 
A ‘sergeant major’ of the Black Widow (BW) outfit, identified as Daupri Dimasa alias Profes Hojai, surrendered before the Army at Haflong in the North Cachar Hills District on February 27, according to Assam Tribune.
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A ‘sergeant major’ of the Black Widow (BW) outfit, identified as Daupri Dimasa alias Profes Hojai, surrendered before the Army at Haflong in the North Cachar Hills District on February 27, according to Assam Tribune.
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February - 27 
A report from Hazaribagh said a group of Maoists obstructed the laying of new rail tracks at Katkamsahi and took away machinery from the site on February 27. Long distance bus operators have pulled out their vehicles in Gumla, Latehar, Chatra, Hazari
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A report from Hazaribagh said a group of Maoists obstructed the laying of new rail tracks at Katkamsahi and took away machinery from the site on February 27. Long distance bus operators have pulled out their vehicles in Gumla, Latehar, Chatra, Hazaribag, Palamau and Singhbhum Districts to avoid any untoward incident as several Maoist-affected areas touch the highways.
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February - 27 
A suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during another encounter at Keirao Litan Makhong Maning under Irilbung Police Station on the same day.
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A suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Imphal East District Police and Assam Rifles during another encounter at Keirao Litan Makhong Maning under Irilbung Police Station on the same day. While other militants managed to escape, one 9-mm pistol, one magazine with three live rounds and four letterheads of the PULF were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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February - 27 
A top Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre, identified as Sadiq Sheikh, who is in Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) custody, revealed on February 27 (today) in front of IBN7 TV, the modus operandi of the Delhi blasts on October 29, 2005, and Mumbai blas
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A top Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre, identified as Sadiq Sheikh, who is in Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) custody, revealed on February 27 (today) in front of IBN7 TV, the modus operandi of the Delhi blasts on October 29, 2005, and Mumbai blasts on July 11, 2006. “All five of us arranged local train passes for the first class compartments beforehand. We also had local train-timetable with us so that we could find out the train as per our convenience," said Sadiq in the recorded confession. "We purchased bags and pressure cookers in Mumbai. On the day of blast that is on 11 July, 2006, all five of us assembled and we filled seven cookers with explosives. We kept the bombs ready. We had planned the bomb to blast at 6:30 pm,” he confessed. He also confessed to masterminding the pre-Diwali blasts in Delhi on October 29, 2005, saying "Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj, Govindpuri were the targets for the blast. We used to stay in a flat at Jasola. Atif, Shadab, Aarij, Shakeel and Sakib were involved in the group. I used to accompany them in making bombs. I and Atif were now trained in making bombs. I left for my native place before the Delhi blast and on the day itself I got the news of the blasts in the Capital city." Sadiq was one of the first IM cadres to be arrested by Mumbai Police in October 2008. His interrogation led to the subsequent arrests of 20 other IM cadres. The ATS had secured the custody of Sadiq on February 21, 2009, in connection with the July 2006 serial blasts.
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February - 27 
IANS reports that a group more than 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the Panchayat (village-level local self Government) building in the Mahdand village of the Palamau District in the night of February 27. However
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IANS reports that a group more than 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the Panchayat (village-level local self Government) building in the Mahdand village of the Palamau District in the night of February 27. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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February - 27 
On February 27, the Delhi Police filed two fresh chargesheets in connection with the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial bomb blast case, registered at Connaught Place and Tilak Marg Police stations, reports The Hindu. The two chargesheets accused Abu Al
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On February 27, the Delhi Police filed two fresh chargesheets in connection with the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial bomb blast case, registered at Connaught Place and Tilak Marg Police stations, reports The Hindu. The two chargesheets accused Abu Al-Kama, a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, who is suspected to be involved in the 2005 Sarojini Nagar and other bomb blasts in Delhi, and was termed as one of the conspirators. The two chargesheets also named Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, Mohammed Saif, Zeeshan Ahmed, Zia-ur-Rehman, Saquib Nissar, Mohammed Shakeel, Mohammed Sadiq Sheikh, Quamuddin Kapadia and Mohammed Hakim, as the accused. According to Police, the bombs at Central Park in Connaught Place, which claimed three lives and left 39 injured, were planted by accused Saif, Zia, Sajid and Khalid. Out of the four, Sajid and Khalid are still absconding. The Police also claimed that the bombs recovered from a dustbin near India Gate were planted by Mirza Shadab Beg and Shahzad, who are still at large.
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February - 27 
One Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant, Babu Phancho alias Jiten Tumuna, surrendered before the Border Security Force at Dolomara area of Karbi Anglong District on February 26, reports Sentinel. He laid down one AK 47 r
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One Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant, Babu Phancho alias Jiten Tumuna, surrendered before the Border Security Force at Dolomara area of Karbi Anglong District on February 26, reports Sentinel. He laid down one AK 47 rifle, AK 47 magazine and six rounds of ammunition.
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February - 27 
The Military Council faction of the KCP claimed responsibility for the February 26 bomb attacks on offices of the Congress party in the Imphal East, Thoubal and Bishnupur Districts. The ‘military affairs secretary’ of the faction, Lanheiba Meitei, al
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The Military Council faction of the KCP claimed responsibility for the February 26 bomb attacks on offices of the Congress party in the Imphal East, Thoubal and Bishnupur Districts. The ‘military affairs secretary’ of the faction, Lanheiba Meitei, also declared the launching of “Operation Red Fox over the Congress Government and Congress officials” in the four valley Districts.
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February - 27 
Two suspected cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter near Lamlong Bridge on February 27, according to Sangai Express. While two other milita
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Two suspected cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were shot dead by the Imphal East District Police during an encounter near Lamlong Bridge on February 27, according to Sangai Express. While two other militants managed to escape, one .32 pistol, one magazine with three live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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February - 27 
Two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, identified as Shibili and Hafeez Hussain, who were arrested for reportedly attending a secret training camp held by the outfit in 2007, were remanded to a 15-day judicial custody on Febr
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Two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, identified as Shibili and Hafeez Hussain, who were arrested for reportedly attending a secret training camp held by the outfit in 2007, were remanded to a 15-day judicial custody on February 27, reports Times Now. About 40 cases were pending against the duo in various parts of the country, including in Gujarat, Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Malegaon in Maharashtra. Nearly 40 SIMI cadres had participated in the camp for about three days, the Police mentioned, adding that till date, ten cadres were arrested in this connection.
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February - 27 
Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade and opened fire at the residence of a cashier in the Ukhrul District Revenue office, Mohammed Ziauddin, at Kyamgei Muslim Awang Leikai area. The grenade which failed to explode was later defused by the Man
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Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade and opened fire at the residence of a cashier in the Ukhrul District Revenue office, Mohammed Ziauddin, at Kyamgei Muslim Awang Leikai area. The grenade which failed to explode was later defused by the Manipur Police.
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February - 28 
45 militants, including 32 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, six Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadres, five NDFB cadres and a cadre each of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and People’s Libe
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45 militants, including 32 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, six Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadres, five NDFB cadres and a cadre each of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M), surrendered along with a huge quantity of arms and ammunition before Red Horns Division of Indian Army in a surrender ceremony organized at Rangiya of Kamrup District on February 28, reports Sentinel.
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February - 28 
A group of around 50 Maoists attacked a construction site at Jingiriguda village under Bamunigaon Police Station in the Kandhamal District in the midnight of February 28 and took away personal belongings and a motorcycle from a contractor and his sta
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A group of around 50 Maoists attacked a construction site at Jingiriguda village under Bamunigaon Police Station in the Kandhamal District in the midnight of February 28 and took away personal belongings and a motorcycle from a contractor and his staff, reports Express Buzz.
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February - 28 
A non-local barber was shot dead by a suspected militant inside his saloon at Sagolband area in the Imphal West District on February 28, according to Sangai Express. The slain barber was identified as Suresh Thakur belonging to Chhapra District in th
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A non-local barber was shot dead by a suspected militant inside his saloon at Sagolband area in the Imphal West District on February 28, according to Sangai Express. The slain barber was identified as Suresh Thakur belonging to Chhapra District in the State of Bihar.
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February - 28 
An Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant, identified as Mohammed Mansoor Ashgar Peerbhoy, was sent to 10 days Police custody by a Delhi court on February 28, reports Indian Express. Peerbhoy, a former computer engineer in Yahoo India, is accused of sendin
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An Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant, identified as Mohammed Mansoor Ashgar Peerbhoy, was sent to 10 days Police custody by a Delhi court on February 28, reports Indian Express. Peerbhoy, a former computer engineer in Yahoo India, is accused of sending emails on behalf of the outfit about several bomb blasts in the country.
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February - 28 
In the night of February 28, about 24 armed CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a railway station in the Munger District after asking people to move out.
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In the night of February 28, about 24 armed CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a railway station in the Munger District after asking people to move out.
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February - 28 
On February 28, a gun-battle ensued between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police personnel when the Maoists ambushed a patrolling party near Karka village under Jarawandi Police Station in the Gadchiroli District,
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On February 28, a gun-battle ensued between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police personnel when the Maoists ambushed a patrolling party near Karka village under Jarawandi Police Station in the Gadchiroli District, Times of India reported. Though no casualty was reported, blood stains at two spots at the encounter site suggested that at least two Maoists sustained bullet injuries in the encounter. The Police later recovered five nozzle-loading guns, two kilograms of explosives, camera flash, two detonators, four backpacks, wire bundle and other CPI-Maoist material from the incident site.
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February - 28 
Personnel of the Assam Rifles on February 28 rescued two non-local traders who were earlier abducted by unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants in Kohima on February 26, according to Sangai Express.
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Personnel of the Assam Rifles on February 28 rescued two non-local traders who were earlier abducted by unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants in Kohima on February 26, according to Sangai Express.
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February - 28 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up two railway stations on the Howrah-Mumbai and Rourkela-Barasuan section in the Sundergarh District on February 28, reports DNA. While one group of around 70 Maoists, including some wome
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up two railway stations on the Howrah-Mumbai and Rourkela-Barasuan section in the Sundergarh District on February 28, reports DNA. While one group of around 70 Maoists, including some women, blew up the Bhalulata railway station, another group of Maoists attacked the railway station at Chandiposh on Rourkela-Barasuan section.
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February - 28 March - 1
The KLNLF extended its unilateral cease-fire with the Union Government for another 15 days with effect from March 1. The outfit’s earlier cease-fire period expired on February 28.
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The KLNLF extended its unilateral cease-fire with the Union Government for another 15 days with effect from March 1. The outfit’s earlier cease-fire period expired on February 28.
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February - 28 
Times of India reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for a day-long general shutdown on February 28 (today) in Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal in protest against the arrest of their cadre.
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Times of India reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for a day-long general shutdown on February 28 (today) in Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal in protest against the arrest of their cadre.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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