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February - 1 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) overground worker, Fayaz Ahmad Wani, a resident of Pattan in Baramulla District, who allegedly raised and distributed INR 70,000 among Kashmiri stone-pelters, was arrested by the Baramulla Police on February 1, according to
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) overground worker, Fayaz Ahmad Wani, a resident of Pattan in Baramulla District, who allegedly raised and distributed INR 70,000 among Kashmiri stone-pelters, was arrested by the Baramulla Police on February 1, according to Times of India. A letter pad and a HM receipt book were recovered from him. Wani, presently functioning as tehsil (revenue) President of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) after the arrest of Showket Ahmad, along with District president Hamza Molvi, would collect money from APHC-G Head Quarter at Hyderpora in Srinagar. Recently he had collected and distributed INR 70,000 among various stone-pelters of Palhallan in Pattan and its adjoining areas. Wani told his interrogators that he had been collecting funds on behalf of the banned outfit and distributing it among families of several slain terrorists, overground workers and families of people injured in the summer agitation in 2010. ''He was also instigating people to join militant ranks and avenge the killing of the people during the recent unrest,'' a Police statement said, adding, Wani told his interrogators that he organized processions in his area. ''He had organized a group of youth with the responsibility to organize violent protests at the village level,'' the statement further added. was later booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kushal Kerketa (24), was arrested by a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during a combing operation from Nuagaon-Raidihi village under Bonai sub-division in
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kushal Kerketa (24), was arrested by a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during a combing operation from Nuagaon-Raidihi village under Bonai sub-division in Sundargarh District along Jharkhand border on February 1, reports Oneindia.com. Kushal was said to be a right hand man of Sameer, a Nuagaon Maoist ‘area commander’ of the District. He was reportedly involved in several Maoist incidents in the District, including blasting of Bandamunda railway cabin in January.
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According to Imphal Free Press, the trial of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Hopson Ningshen, who is presently detained in Tihar Jail in connection with the multiple murders of Thingnam Kishan, Y. Token and A. Ra
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According to Imphal Free Press, the trial of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Hopson Ningshen, who is presently detained in Tihar Jail in connection with the multiple murders of Thingnam Kishan, Y. Token and A. Rajen, commences from February 1 (today) in the court of Special Judge O.P. Saini in Patiala House, New Delhi.
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According to Sify.com report, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa was quoted as saying in his speech at the Chief Ministers' conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on February 1, that it has 'almost eliminated' the Communist Party of Indi
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According to Sify.com report, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa was quoted as saying in his speech at the Chief Ministers' conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on February 1, that it has 'almost eliminated' the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace from the State though 'a handful of Maoists' are still active. “These few members are not going to be a potential threat,” Yeddyurappa said in the speech read out by State Home Minister R. Ashok. It also gave details of the socio-economic measures 'to bring the handful of youth who might be influenced by the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] philosophy to the mainstream society'. The State Government has 'a Naxal Surrender Policy to award monetary compensation' to help surrendered Maoists to be gainfully employed. Ashok called for 'integrated and coordinated effort' to face the threats of enemies from within and outside the country. “These divisive forces mainly draw their strengths and sustenance from outside the country as well as from some anti-national elements within the country. We need to set aside narrow political considerations and tackle these threats to our national unity,” Ashok said.
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According to Sify.com report, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, on February 1, made an urgent plea for central assistance for its ongoing modernization of the Police Force in view of the State's rapid urbanization and the terror threats i
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According to Sify.com report, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, on February 1, made an urgent plea for central assistance for its ongoing modernization of the Police Force in view of the State's rapid urbanization and the terror threats it faces. Speaking at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security in New Delhi, Chavan said while detailing his State's security plans that it has added 14,395 men and 1,109 officers to its Police Force in 2010, besides an additional 2,355 officers in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected District of Gadchiroli and its surroundings. He said that the proposed 'Alpha Hawks Academy' coming up at Nagpur, to be operational by next year, would impart specialized training to Police in anti-Naxal operations and forest warfare. He sought central funding of INR 220 millionto complete and commission the Academy.
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Addressing the Chief Ministers meet on internal security at New Delhi on February 1, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio urged the Central Government to further reinforce the border security along India-Myanmar border. The smuggling of arms and ammun
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Addressing the Chief Ministers meet on internal security at New Delhi on February 1, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio urged the Central Government to further reinforce the border security along India-Myanmar border. The smuggling of arms and ammunition and contraband from across the border is cause for concern. The long and porous international border makes it difficult to effectively control such activities said Chief Minister, reports Sify.com.
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Chief Ministers of different States discussed various facets of internal security scenario in the conference convened by the Centre in New Delhi on February 1, according to The Hindu. Raman Singh, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh said that banned o
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Chief Ministers of different States discussed various facets of internal security scenario in the conference convened by the Centre in New Delhi on February 1, according to The Hindu. Raman Singh, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh said that banned outfits like Student’s Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were trying to strengthen their base in the State. Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot lauded the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) over its successful probes in the bomb blast cases in Ajmer Dargah (October 11, 2007 in Rajasthan), Jama Masjid (September 19, 2010 New Delhi), Mecca Masjid ( May 18, 2007 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh), Malegaon (September 29, 2008 inMaharashtra), and Samjhauta Express (February 18, 2007). Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan told the Centre that it was not able to get trained manpower for its coastal patrol boats which were sanctioned and deployed in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist attacks ( November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11).
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India Express reports that Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik speaking at the CM’s conference on internal security on February 1 sought the inclusion of four more Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Bargarh and Bolangi
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India Express reports that Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik speaking at the CM’s conference on internal security on February 1 sought the inclusion of four more Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Bargarh and Bolangir under the Centre's Security-related Expenditure Scheme (SRE) in addition to the existing 15 Districts. He also demanded dedicated military choppers in Bhubaneswar and Koraput to assist the State Forces. “State police require dedicated helicopters to respond to any exigency. Besides, forward posts in highly inaccessible areas need to be maintained only by air support,” Patnaik said. He also said the plan to modernise Police forces should be spread over 10 years and demanded double allocation for the same during 2011-12.
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Indian security and intelligence agencies are probing into possible links between Pakistan-based militant outfits and Somali pirates, who are now operating much closer to Indian waters off the Lakshadweep Islands, Times of India reported on February
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Indian security and intelligence agencies are probing into possible links between Pakistan-based militant outfits and Somali pirates, who are now operating much closer to Indian waters off the Lakshadweep Islands, Times of India reported on February 1. This comes even as the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is on course to "triple'' its force-levels to around 200 ships and 100 aircraft by 2018 to effectively tackle piracy and the terror threat emanating from sea, among other operational tasks. Recently, intensive patrolling by Navy and Coast Guard under "Operation Island Watch'' led to the sinking of Prantalay, a hijacked Thai trawler being used as "a mother vessel'' by Somali pirates, after a hot chase off the Lakshadweep Islands on the night of January 28. The 15 pirates arrested in the operation were brought to Mumbai for further legal proceedings.
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 1 emphasised that "political solutions for the problems besetting" the State have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis, Daily Excelsior reported. "Political discussions are inescapable
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 1 emphasised that "political solutions for the problems besetting" the State have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis, Daily Excelsior reported. "Political discussions are inescapable if a lasting and enduring solution to the problem of militancy in the State is to be achieved. I would, therefore, once again emphasise that political solutions for the problems besetting Jammu and Kashmir have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis," he said while addressing the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi.
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Kanglaonline reports that, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Bishnupur ‘district commander’ was killed on February 1 in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at the Aderou hill about one kilometer from Leimaram Waroi hill under Nambol Police Station o
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Kanglaonline reports that, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Bishnupur ‘district commander’ was killed on February 1 in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at the Aderou hill about one kilometer from Leimaram Waroi hill under Nambol Police Station of Bishnupur District. One 9-mm pistol and five live rounds were recovered from the place.
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on February 1 said that the porous Indo-Myanmarese border remained a serious concern as most arms and ammunition were smuggled by militant outfits across this frontier, reports Times of India. Addressing the c
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on February 1 said that the porous Indo-Myanmarese border remained a serious concern as most arms and ammunition were smuggled by militant outfits across this frontier, reports Times of India. Addressing the conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security at New Delhi, Okram pressed for reviewing the existing border-guarding arrangements by deploying a dedicated force to provide effective surveillance along the border by setting up border out posts.
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Meanwhile, SFs arrested three militants belonging to different outfits. The militants were identified as Moirangthem Jeeten Singh (33) of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Takhellambam Borajaoba Singh (32) of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) a
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Meanwhile, SFs arrested three militants belonging to different outfits. The militants were identified as Moirangthem Jeeten Singh (33) of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Takhellambam Borajaoba Singh (32) of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Kasangehba M Sanaton Singh (43) of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). The arrests were made from Thangmeiband Lairen Sangjaba in Imphal West District, Thangmeiband Sijam Leikai and Mayanglangjing in Lamsang respectively.
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February - 1 
Militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residential complex of Commissioner of Labour Department, A.R. Khan at Kshetri Bengoon residential compound in Imphal. However, no injury has been reported.
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Militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residential complex of Commissioner of Labour Department, A.R. Khan at Kshetri Bengoon residential compound in Imphal. However, no injury has been reported.
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February - 1 
Pointing out that India got affected one way or the other by some of its neighbours which were vulnerable to acts of terror, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 1 said that new groups were suspected to be behind some terror attacks that to
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Pointing out that India got affected one way or the other by some of its neighbours which were vulnerable to acts of terror, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 1 said that new groups were suspected to be behind some terror attacks that took place in recent years, reports The Hindu. Chidambaram was giving an overview of internal security at the Chief Ministers' conference in New Delhi.
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Lairenlakpam Romesh Meitei (30) of Napetpali, on February 1 from Lamlai area in Imphal East District.
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Lairenlakpam Romesh Meitei (30) of Napetpali, on February 1 from Lamlai area in Imphal East District.
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February - 1 
Sify.com reports that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy while addressing the conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security in New Delhi on February 1, urged the Central Government to include six Districts (Visakhapatnam, East Go
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Sify.com reports that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy while addressing the conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security in New Delhi on February 1, urged the Central Government to include six Districts (Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Warangal and Karimnagar), located on the Andhra-Odisha and Andhra-Chhattisgarh borders, under the Special Development Plan (SDP) unlike the two Districts of Khammam and Adilabad in Left Wing Extremist (LWE) areas and take other steps to prevent regrouping of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). He also urged the Central Government to approve the proposal for development of a corridor of road network on the State's borders with Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. CM Reddy also called for stationing a helicopter with a capacity to carry 35 personnel at Visakhapatnam for facilitating swift airborne operations in the hostile terrain on the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border. Stressing on the necessity for developing infrastructure, particularly a network of roads that can buttress operations along inter-state borders of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra States, considering that Maoists have been using these places as shelter zones, Reddy, suggested that the expenditure on counter-terrorism measures in the States be brought under SRE funds, like in the case of LWE. Reddy claimed that a judicious combination of law and order and socio-economic measures has helped address the problem of LWE. The number of armed underground cadre has come down from about 1,100 in 2004 to below 150 in 2011 in Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 1 
Sify.com reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)sent a list of demands on February 1 to the authorities in Chhattisgarh to release five Policemen they had abducted on January 25 in Narayanpur District. “I heard tha
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Sify.com reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)sent a list of demands on February 1 to the authorities in Chhattisgarh to release five Policemen they had abducted on January 25 in Narayanpur District. “I heard that Maoists have sent a list of 11 demands from their forested location late Tuesday in exchange of the abducted cops' release... we are trying to get the details of the demands,” Superintendent of Police (SP Narayanpur District) Mayank Srivastava told IANS over phone.
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February - 1 
Sopore Superintendent of Police (SP) Altaf Khan on February 1 said that the Police have identified the killers of two sisters, Arifa and Akhtar, who were, as reported earlier, killed on January 31 in Sopore in Baramulla District, reports Times of Ind
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Sopore Superintendent of Police (SP) Altaf Khan on February 1 said that the Police have identified the killers of two sisters, Arifa and Akhtar, who were, as reported earlier, killed on January 31 in Sopore in Baramulla District, reports Times of India. Of the three militants two identified as local militants Muzaffar Naiko and Wasim Gania — students of a madrassa (seminary) in Muslim Peer locality in Sopore. Another militant was a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) cadre. "There are around 13 madrassas in Sopore and the Government is aware of their existence. We'd informed the authorities about their indoctrination but nothing was done about it," said an unnamed Police officer. SP Altaf Khan said these madrassas are breeding grounds for militants, adding, "We have strong inputs that these are run by the Lashkar."
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February - 1 
The Central Government should meet the massive expenditure incurred on para-military troopers deployed in Chhattisgarh, which is reeling under Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militancy for about three decades, Chief Minister Raman Singh
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The Central Government should meet the massive expenditure incurred on para-military troopers deployed in Chhattisgarh, which is reeling under Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militancy for about three decades, Chief Minister Raman Singh said on February 1, while addressing the Chief Ministers' conference on Internal Security in New Delhi, reports Sify.com. Chhattisgarh Home Department officials said the Central Government has asked the State Government recently to meet about INR 8 billion expenditure incurred by it on para-military troopers deployed in the State. He highlighted in details how the State was grappling with rising Maoist militancy and informed the participants that about 50,000 Maoists of all ranks have been involved in the State in a war against democracy. He added that 10 of State's total 18 Districts were hit by Maoist militancy and the State viewed the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Insurgency as a form of terrorism.
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February - 1 
The general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) concluded at a makeshift camp of Helacha in Nalbari District late night of February 1, reports Assam Tribune. The general council meeting was attended by the representatives fr
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The general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) concluded at a makeshift camp of Helacha in Nalbari District late night of February 1, reports Assam Tribune. The general council meeting was attended by the representatives from the all four battalions of the outfit including 709, 109, 27 and 28 battalions besides the central executive body. Sources added that senior leaders wanted talks on the issue of sovereignty. However, most of the leaders favoured the peace talks.
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February - 1 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on February 1 arrested Praveen Mutalik, an accused in the Malegaon blast case (September 29, 2008), from Gokak in Belgaum District of Karnataka, reports Times of India. ATS chief Rakesh Maria said that Prave
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on February 1 arrested Praveen Mutalik, an accused in the Malegaon blast case (September 29, 2008), from Gokak in Belgaum District of Karnataka, reports Times of India. ATS chief Rakesh Maria said that Praveen was the personal secretary of Lt.Col. Shrikant Purohit (one of the alleged masterminds of the case) and that there was substantial forensic evidence against him.
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February - 1 
The State Police launched a massive operation in search of six Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres who are believed to be hiding in Mawkyrwat and Ranikor areas in West Khasi Hills District, reports Shillong Times on February 1. The
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The State Police launched a massive operation in search of six Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres who are believed to be hiding in Mawkyrwat and Ranikor areas in West Khasi Hills District, reports Shillong Times on February 1. The militants were part of a team sent for disrupting the Republic Day [January 26, 2011] functions in villages along the international border with Bangladesh, Police said. Another intention of the HNLC militants team is to cross over from Bangladesh is to restart their extortion activities in coal belt areas of Borsora and Nongjri, Police sources added.
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February - 1 
The United Liberation Front of Asom’s (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on February 1 rejected Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s offer for peace talks, saying “there can be no talks while in custody”, reports Nagaland Post. “Question of writing a form
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The United Liberation Front of Asom’s (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on February 1 rejected Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s offer for peace talks, saying “there can be no talks while in custody”, reports Nagaland Post. “Question of writing a formal letter for beginning peace talks from inside the jail and with handcuffs on simply does not arise,” Rajkhowa told journalists, adding, “There can be no talks while in custody.” The ULFA ‘chairman’ is lodged at the Guwahati Central Jail. Earlier on January 31, Chidambaram had said that the Government was ready to hold talks with the jailed ULFA leadership without the presence of the ‘commander in chief ‘Paresh Baruah.
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February - 1 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar asked the Centre to redeploy the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) withdrawn in 2009 for effective containment of insurgency which had ravaged the State for last three decades, reports Online India on February 2.
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar asked the Centre to redeploy the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) withdrawn in 2009 for effective containment of insurgency which had ravaged the State for last three decades, reports Online India on February 2. Stressing the need for effective border management,he said that of the 856 km long border with Bangladesh only 675 kmhas been fenced and the remaining parts need to be fenced speedily to check infiltration of insurgents who were still using the soil of the neighbouring country.
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February - 1 
Tripura witnessed a steady decline in insurgency over past four years, said Chief Minister Manik Sarkar internal security conference in New Delhi on February 1, reports Tripurainfo. In a brief outline to drive his point the Chief Minister said, only
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Tripura witnessed a steady decline in insurgency over past four years, said Chief Minister Manik Sarkar internal security conference in New Delhi on February 1, reports Tripurainfo. In a brief outline to drive his point the Chief Minister said, only 22 militant attacks were recorded in 2010, which was 113, 80 and 24 in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively. The record revealed there was no civilian casualty in 2010 but two civilians were killed and 29 civilians were injured last year in militant attack. As many as ten encounters were recorded. “Despite remarkable improvement in the situation, we believe there is no scope for complacency in dealing with insurgency,” Sarkar said. He also said that two more battalion of India Reserve (IR) Battalion could be raised. Referring to modernization of the state Police and state intelligence wing Sarkar said, “Various international issues originate from across the border which need close scrutiny. Deployment of adequate personnel, training for capacity building and modernization needs adequate emphasis and demanded Centre’s for pro-active attitude for strengthening Special Branch.”
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February - 1 
Tripura’s ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on February 1 said it feared a spurt of terrorism before the local bodies elections in the state, which has earned huge appreciation from the central Government and other states for effectivel
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Tripura’s ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on February 1 said it feared a spurt of terrorism before the local bodies elections in the state, which has earned huge appreciation from the central Government and other states for effectively taming militancy, reports Shillong Times. The elections to 4,293 seats in 527 village committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be held Feb 24, 2011. "When the election process has just started, the separatist outfit National Liberation Front of Tripura's (NLFT) militants on January 31 killed an engineer and critically injured his driver in north Tripura to disturb the peace and development," CPI-M state secretary Bijon Dhar told reporters.
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February - 2 
A Chicago court in the US, on an unspecified date in 2010, sent a Letter Rogatory (A communication sent by a court to a foreign court for judicial assistance) to a Mumbai court, requesting assistance for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in
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A Chicago court in the US, on an unspecified date in 2010, sent a Letter Rogatory (A communication sent by a court to a foreign court for judicial assistance) to a Mumbai court, requesting assistance for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the Mumbai terror attacks (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) investigations, according to Times of India. Sources said the letter was sent to Mumbai's 37th Metropolitan Magistrate court, which cleared and forwarded it to principal judge P L Tahilyani in January 2011.
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February - 2 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Ghulam Rasool Bhat alias Alam, was arrested by the Police at Pattan in Sopore. One Chinese pistol, one magazine and six rounds were recovered from his possession.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Ghulam Rasool Bhat alias Alam, was arrested by the Police at Pattan in Sopore. One Chinese pistol, one magazine and six rounds were recovered from his possession.
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February - 2 
A Police team arrested eight Maoists from the Bhairamgarh and Modakpala Police area of the District. Rajbhanu added that all the eight Maoists were involved in several attacks in Bijapur.
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A Police team arrested eight Maoists from the Bhairamgarh and Modakpala Police area of the District. Rajbhanu added that all the eight Maoists were involved in several attacks in Bijapur.
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February - 2 
According to Sify.com report, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted Baria Soren, a ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporter, at gunpoint from Sapdhara village in West Midnapore District on Febr
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According to Sify.com report, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted Baria Soren, a ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporter, at gunpoint from Sapdhara village in West Midnapore District on February 1. Subsequently, Soren was killed by the Maoists and the dead body was recovered by the Police on February 2, near the villagein Jhargram Police District.
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February - 2 
Acting on a tip-off, the Police arrested three Maoist action squad members, identified as Siddhartha Pal, Gooden Soren and Srinath Murmu from the Namagacharia forest in Bankura District on February 2. “They were holding a secret meeting. We have seiz
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Acting on a tip-off, the Police arrested three Maoist action squad members, identified as Siddhartha Pal, Gooden Soren and Srinath Murmu from the Namagacharia forest in Bankura District on February 2. “They were holding a secret meeting. We have seized lot of explosives from the three,” Bankura Superintendent of Police Pranav Kumar told IANS over phone. Pal was a member of the Ranibandh squadand the other two were members of the Binpur squad of the Maoists.
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February - 2 
Ahead of reported next round of peace talks between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu said that any proposal towards settling protracted Naga political conflict
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Ahead of reported next round of peace talks between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu said that any proposal towards settling protracted Naga political conflict should be acceptable and honourable to both the parties, reports Sentinel. Asserting that the NSCN-IM was seriously seeking to arrive at an honourable negotiated settlement, Swu said any political proposal, which was acceptable to only one party, cannot be a solution.
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February - 2 
Ahead of the Foreign Secretary-level talks, Union External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on February 2 said that India felt let down by Pakistan on the issue of bringing the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 2
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Ahead of the Foreign Secretary-level talks, Union External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on February 2 said that India felt let down by Pakistan on the issue of bringing the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) to justice, according to The Hindu. “We are disappointed. We have been let down by Pakistan because till now only two witnesses have been examined, and there has been some kind of a lull on that front,” Krishna was quoted saying.
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February - 2 
As many as nine youths were arrested on February 2 on the charges of stone pelting in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. They were responsible for creating law and order problems in Kreeri area during the unrest in the Valley in 2010 and we
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As many as nine youths were arrested on February 2 on the charges of stone pelting in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. They were responsible for creating law and order problems in Kreeri area during the unrest in the Valley in 2010 and were evading arrest, Police said.
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February - 2 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said unless the ULFA leaders express their willingness for talks in writing, no negotiations would take place. “They must give in writing, otherwise how can talk begin,” he told journalists.
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said unless the ULFA leaders express their willingness for talks in writing, no negotiations would take place. “They must give in writing, otherwise how can talk begin,” he told journalists.
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February - 2 
Hindustan Times reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Nohar Singh, a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) leader, in a forested stretchnear Toanar village in Bijapur District on February 2. Sing
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Hindustan Times reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Nohar Singh, a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) leader, in a forested stretchnear Toanar village in Bijapur District on February 2. Singh was also linked with the State's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, D P Rajbhanu, Additional Superintendent of Police, said.
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February - 2 
IBNLive reports that the Security Forces recovered three landmines during a combing operationat Purnapani village in Bokaro District on February 2. Each landmine weighed 50-kilograms and was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)
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IBNLive reports that the Security Forces recovered three landmines during a combing operationat Purnapani village in Bokaro District on February 2. Each landmine weighed 50-kilograms and was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres with an aim to target the Police during anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operation, Superintendent of Police, S K Singh, said.
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February - 2 
Inspector General (Operations) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) B N Ramesh said that Israeli-made TAVOR rifle was better than the AK-47 for counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas of the co
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Inspector General (Operations) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) B N Ramesh said that Israeli-made TAVOR rifle was better than the AK-47 for counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas of the country. "I think it is better than the AK-47 rifle due to its effectiveness and light weight," Ramesh told reporters. He also said the process of modernisation of the weaponry was an ongoing process in CRPF so that the force is able to effectively carry out the tasks assigned to it, adding, "We have got this weapon and we are getting some more in near future."
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February - 2 
Militant outfits of the North-east have to express desire for peace and show willingness to abjure violence for the Centre to respond positively in full measure in considering the demands, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, clarifying Centre’s posit
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Militant outfits of the North-east have to express desire for peace and show willingness to abjure violence for the Centre to respond positively in full measure in considering the demands, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, clarifying Centre’s position. “It is the commitment of our Government, that if these two conditions are satisfied we will respond in full measure in considering the demands of various groups,” he added. “There has been fruitful engagement with several groups in 2010 and we wish to deepen this process of engagement this year,” Singh further said.
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February - 2 
Samaylive.com reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided Jagdishpur-Kodari village in Jamui District and injured three villagers in the wee hours on February 1. Over 200 armed cadres attacked the village and fi
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Samaylive.com reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided Jagdishpur-Kodari village in Jamui District and injured three villagers in the wee hours on February 1. Over 200 armed cadres attacked the village and fired several rounds to intimidate the villagers. Three villagers were assaulted and injured by the Maoists, who observed 'Sahadat Diwas' at the village to protest the killing of eight of their cadres in an encounter with the Police and locals on January 30, the sources said.
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February - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) observed movement of some groups of militants very close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar and Krishna Ghati sectors of Poonch District and Nowshera in Rajouri District, reported Daily Excelsior. Official and Intelligence
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Security Forces (SFs) observed movement of some groups of militants very close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar and Krishna Ghati sectors of Poonch District and Nowshera in Rajouri District, reported Daily Excelsior. Official and Intelligence sources said SFs observed movement of militant groups close to the LoC in Balakote, Mendhar, Krishna Ghati and Jhalas sectors of Poonch District and Nowshera and Keri in Rajouri District. The militants, in the groups of five to seven, were stationed very close to launching pads on other side of the LoC set up by Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) with the help of various militant outfits especially the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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February - 2 
The Election Commission of India on February 2 asked the State administration to curtail the use of the armed pro-talk members of the militant outfits during the ensuing Assembly election in the State, reports Assam Tribune.
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The Election Commission of India on February 2 asked the State administration to curtail the use of the armed pro-talk members of the militant outfits during the ensuing Assembly election in the State, reports Assam Tribune.
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February - 2 
Times of India reports that a suspected cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Tapan Mudi, was arrested from Jhargram Police District on February 2. He was involved in the murder of Ajit Mondal, a ruling Communist Pa
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Times of India reports that a suspected cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Tapan Mudi, was arrested from Jhargram Police District on February 2. He was involved in the murder of Ajit Mondal, a ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) worker in May 2010, Police said.
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February - 2 
Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the house of one Bharat Singh of Prithwipur village under the Panapur Police Station area of Saran District in the night of February 2. They also set ablaz
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Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the house of one Bharat Singh of Prithwipur village under the Panapur Police Station area of Saran District in the night of February 2. They also set ablaze a vehicle parked outside the house.
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February - 2 
Union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah reiterated his stand on withdrawing defence forces from Jammu and Kashmir and asked its people to realise their power. ‘‘Nation is not build by any Army, Air Force or Navy, it is build by the people
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Union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah reiterated his stand on withdrawing defence forces from Jammu and Kashmir and asked its people to realise their power. ‘‘Nation is not build by any Army, Air Force or Navy, it is build by the people. If you want to build your country, do not look at the Army, look at yourself, your honesty and what you can do,’’ Abdullah said.
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February - 3 
According to Sify.com report, addressing the 55th Senior Police Officers' conference at Cuttack on February 3, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik saidtheLeftWing Extremist (LWE) violence in the Statehas declined in 2010 compared to the previous year, 2009
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According to Sify.com report, addressing the 55th Senior Police Officers' conference at Cuttack on February 3, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik saidtheLeftWing Extremist (LWE) violence in the Statehas declined in 2010 compared to the previous year, 2009. 'The Police have done well, not only in maintaining law and order but also in containing the LWE problem that has posed a threat to the internal security of the country,' Patnaik said. Giving the statistics, he said that during the last three months alone, the Security Forces have conducted as many as 214 special operations and have achieved 'considerable success'. As many as 91 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadreshave been arrested, 24 Maoists have been killed in Police Action and 54 weapons have been recovered, he added. 'I understand that the coordination between State Police and Central Forces deployed in the State has improved, which will further strengthen anti-Naxalite (Maoist) operations,' Patnaik added. Further, asked the Senior Police Officers of the State to honour Human Rights and uphold the dignity of the general public while performing their official duties."OdishaPolice has a track record of tolerant and inclusive Policing to handle conflicts and law and order situations. I would like to re-emphasize that all possible care should be taken to honour Human Rights and more importantly uphold the dignity of general public," Patnaik said in his speech.
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February - 3 
According to Times of India report, on February 3, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Odisha have given a call for Bharat bandh (all India general shut down) on February 7 and asked people to protest against price rise and large-scal
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According to Times of India report, on February 3, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Odisha have given a call for Bharat bandh (all India general shut down) on February 7 and asked people to protest against price rise and large-scale corruption in the State for three days from February 4 (today). The Maoists have also protested against Operation Green Hunt. Posters appeared at Brahmanigaon in Kandhamal District, remote villages on Kandhamal-Gajapati border like Mundamaha, Gumandi chhaka, Gadapur, Saramula, Hatimunda and Katingia
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February - 3 
Five militants were arrested by the SFs during last 48 hours from different areas of the State. The arrestees were identified as Lukram Thonson alias Tamo alias Khuman (30), Chabungbam Premijit alias Taton alias Naobi (40) and Ravi Prakash (32), all
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Five militants were arrested by the SFs during last 48 hours from different areas of the State. The arrestees were identified as Lukram Thonson alias Tamo alias Khuman (30), Chabungbam Premijit alias Taton alias Naobi (40) and Ravi Prakash (32), all People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak’s (PREPAK) cadres, L Sheityadeu Sharma (27) of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Nagoband Ingo (28) of United National Liberation Front (UNLF). The arrests were made from Imphal West District.
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February - 3 
IANS reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a contractor by slitting his throat in Chatra District on February 3. The victim, identified as Asraf Mian, was abducted from his house in Giddhor area and his de
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IANS reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a contractor by slitting his throat in Chatra District on February 3. The victim, identified as Asraf Mian, was abducted from his house in Giddhor area and his dead body was found from Mahuatand area. The Maoists left a pamphlet terming the contractor as "pimp" of the Government, a Police Official said.
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February - 3 
In another incident, hundreds of locals blocked National Highway-6 near Bankshole village in the Police District. The agitating villagers claimed that Joint Forces picked up Gouranga Khilari, a student of Class X, while he was on his way to school. T
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In another incident, hundreds of locals blocked National Highway-6 near Bankshole village in the Police District. The agitating villagers claimed that Joint Forces picked up Gouranga Khilari, a student of Class X, while he was on his way to school. The blockade continued for three hours. The Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) took out rallies in different parts of Jhargram in protest against the arrest of the school student and lathi charge on journalists in Midnapore town. "We observed Wednesday as a black day," said PCPA spokesperson Joydeb Mahato. Police, however, did not admit that the boy was arrested. The blockade was withdrawn after Police assured the villagers to look into the matter.
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February - 3 
In another incident, SFs killed a People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, reports Sangai Express. The militant was identified as ‘sergeant’ Kangla alias Athok-pam Sunil Meitei (35) of Wangoo Maning Sabal Leikai. However, PLA alleged that he was kill
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In another incident, SFs killed a People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, reports Sangai Express. The militant was identified as ‘sergeant’ Kangla alias Athok-pam Sunil Meitei (35) of Wangoo Maning Sabal Leikai. However, PLA alleged that he was killed in a fake encounter.
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February - 3 
In another incident, the Lakhisarai Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Prithwiraj Hembrom alias Pouluce Hembrom, from Bhalua village under Chandramandi Police Station of Jamui District on February 3. The arrested Maoist had also contested the 20
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In another incident, the Lakhisarai Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Prithwiraj Hembrom alias Pouluce Hembrom, from Bhalua village under Chandramandi Police Station of Jamui District on February 3. The arrested Maoist had also contested the 2010 assembly election from Chakai assembly constituency on a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ticket. According to Police sources, the arrested Maoist had been involved in over half a dozen cases. In order to create terror among villagers and Police informers in Giridih (Jharkhand), Hembrom had chopped off the ears and nose of many villagers in 2005. Another Maoist, identified as K K Mishra alias Ramashish Mishra alias Ashish Mahato, was arrested in Lakhisarai District.
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February - 3 
Militants attacked Security Force’s (SF) patrol parties at two different places in Pulwama District in the night of February 2, reported Daily Excelsior. Official sources said on February 3 that militants attacked patrol parties at village Dobiwan an
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Militants attacked Security Force’s (SF) patrol parties at two different places in Pulwama District in the night of February 2, reported Daily Excelsior. Official sources said on February 3 that militants attacked patrol parties at village Dobiwan and Dadsar Tral. No one was injured in these attacks and the militants managed to escape when SFs retaliated.
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February - 3 
Militants set a passenger vehicle ablaze at Kamo Chingjin under Lamlai Police Station on February 3, reports Kanglaonline.
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Militants set a passenger vehicle ablaze at Kamo Chingjin under Lamlai Police Station on February 3, reports Kanglaonline.
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February - 3 
Nagaland Post reports that the three Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants arrested on January 31 from Nambashi Khunou, a village at the international border in Ukhrul District, under Kasom Khullen Police station, were deserters from the outfit’s
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Nagaland Post reports that the three Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants arrested on January 31 from Nambashi Khunou, a village at the international border in Ukhrul District, under Kasom Khullen Police station, were deserters from the outfit’s camp in Myanmar. The arrested militants were identified as Nongthonbam Telheiba Meetei (20) of Chingarel in Imphal East District, Takhellambam Rabi Singh (28) of Thangmeiband in Imphal District and Kshetrimayum Ranajit Singh (19) of Langol Zone-III.
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February - 3 
PTI reports that two live hand-grenades, 23 used cartridges, fatigues and other materials used to trigger explosions along with three bags of Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist) literature, were seized in the Lanji tehsil (revenue division) in Balaghat Distr
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PTI reports that two live hand-grenades, 23 used cartridges, fatigues and other materials used to trigger explosions along with three bags of Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist) literature, were seized in the Lanji tehsil (revenue division) in Balaghat District on February 3, Police said. The Naxals had buried the materials in some places at the villages of Chouriya, Pithkona, Chilkona and Bhaya in Lanji tehsil. Lanji is close to Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.
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February - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant Lamyanba Khuman at Motbung Kholuimol under Saikul Police Station on February 3, reports Kanglaonline. The militant was identified as Naorem Arun of Nilakuthi Koirengei. SFs also
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant Lamyanba Khuman at Motbung Kholuimol under Saikul Police Station on February 3, reports Kanglaonline. The militant was identified as Naorem Arun of Nilakuthi Koirengei. SFs also recovered two AK-47 rifles along with 37 live ammunitions, one AK-56 rifle, one M-16, one Lethode gun, one Chinese hand grenade, 11 empty case of ammunition and assorted live ammunitions.
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February - 3 
The Hindu reports that the Jharkhand Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre suspected to be involved in the blowing up of a school on January 26 was arrested from Chacharia village in Palamau District on February 3.Getti
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The Hindu reports that the Jharkhand Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre suspected to be involved in the blowing up of a school on January 26 was arrested from Chacharia village in Palamau District on February 3.Getting a tip-off that the Maoist, Ram Bali Mehra, was hiding at a place in the village under Bishrampur Police Station, a Police team raided the place and arrested him, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, (DSP) Girish Pandey, said in Medininagar.A loaded pistol was recovered from him, the DSP said.
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February - 3 
The SFs recovered and defused two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near Marazi Mohalla in Halmatpora in Kupwara District.
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The SFs recovered and defused two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near Marazi Mohalla in Halmatpora in Kupwara District.
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February - 3 
Two militants were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) on February 3, reports Sentinel. The arrested militants were identified as Chandra Deori alias Deep alias Dibyo of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Meula alias Neula Basumatary of Nat
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Two militants were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) on February 3, reports Sentinel. The arrested militants were identified as Chandra Deori alias Deep alias Dibyo of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Meula alias Neula Basumatary of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). The arrests were made from Zoo Road area in Guwahati and Bharalumukh, respectively.
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February - 3 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram would be visiting militancy-infested Kishtwar District on February 4 and review security, law and order and terror situation in five districts of Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi with Police and civil admi
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram would be visiting militancy-infested Kishtwar District on February 4 and review security, law and order and terror situation in five districts of Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi with Police and civil administration, reports Daily Excelsior. The visit to Kishtwar District, which was once known as a hub of militancy with writ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HUJI) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) running large, was aimed at giving a signal that terrorism has mostly been wiped out from these five Districts, authoritative sources said. Sources said 50 militants, mostly top ‘commanders’ of LeT, HUJI and HM outfits were killed in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban Districts in 2010 while 48 militants were killed in Doda District alone in 2009. In Reasi District, more than 30 militants, including some ‘commanders’, were eliminated in 2010. Doda District was left with not even a single foreign mercenary. Recently, Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda had stated in a press conference that five Districts of Jammu region including Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi were "free of militancy’’.
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February - 4 
According to secret diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, terror training camps, though not directly run by the Pakistan Government, continue to operate along India-Pakistan border creating potential for conflict with India and instability in the
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According to secret diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, terror training camps, though not directly run by the Pakistan Government, continue to operate along India-Pakistan border creating potential for conflict with India and instability in the region, reports The Hindu. “Terrorist organisations, like al-Qaeda, have begun using these camps as recruitment centres. After additional training...recruitees are then poised to commit terrorist activities,'' senior British Foreign Office official Laura Hickey is reported telling American diplomats. According to a cable dated July 18, 2008, published by The Daily Telegraph, “With the continued presence of militant training camps in Kashmir and over half a million U.K. passport-holders with ties in the region, HMG (Her Majesty's Government) is concerned that U.K. nationals will be recruited to conduct terrorist activities in the U.K.''
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February - 4 
According to Sify.com report, five top ranking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘self-styled commander’, was arrested at Chapra in Saran District on February 4. "The Police team acting on a tip off carried out a search
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According to Sify.com report, five top ranking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘self-styled commander’, was arrested at Chapra in Saran District on February 4. "The Police team acting on a tip off carried out a search operation in Ambedkar lodge in which one of the Maoists, named Nakul who has a reward of INR 50,000 on him along with four other Maoists were arrested," said Superintendent of Police, (SP) A.K. Satyrthi. The Police also recovered a huge amount of cash from the arrested Maoists. "INR 74.4 billion cash along with Maoist literature, compass, high frequency wireless sets, cassettes, CDs (compact disc) and several other things have been recovered," added SP Satyrthi.
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February - 4 
Nagaland Post reports on February 5 that three militants, one of them National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, were arrested. The arrestees were identified as Raj Khan alias Tiakaba alias Thomas of NSCN (K), hailing from Silc
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Nagaland Post reports on February 5 that three militants, one of them National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, were arrested. The arrestees were identified as Raj Khan alias Tiakaba alias Thomas of NSCN (K), hailing from Silchar in Cachar District in Assam and hailing from, Dimapur District in Nagaland, Saneev alias Babu and Syam Thapa, hailing from Tezpur District in Assam. Looted cash and mobile phones were recovered from their possession
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February - 4 
PTI reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Nayagram in West Midnapore District on February 4. The victim, identified as Baid
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PTI reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Nayagram in West Midnapore District on February 4. The victim, identified as Baidyanath Jana, a resident of Uparpathia village and a clerk of a high school by profession, was killed when four armed youths shot him from close range beside a forest while he was waiting for a bus. The victim was a two-time Pradhan (sarpanch/ president/ chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution) of Patina gram panchayat, Police said.
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February - 4 
Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested Karbi People’s Liberation Front (KPLT) militant on February 4. The KPLT militant was identified as Amrit Rongpi (22), of Beygaon under Dillai police station. The police recovered two mobile phones,
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Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested Karbi People’s Liberation Front (KPLT) militant on February 4. The KPLT militant was identified as Amrit Rongpi (22), of Beygaon under Dillai police station. The police recovered two mobile phones, copies of extortion demands and other incriminating documents.
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February - 4 
The first rounds of talks between the Government and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on February 10, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, reports Assam Tribune.
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The first rounds of talks between the Government and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on February 10, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, reports Assam Tribune.
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February - 4 
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will recruit 53,200 constables for Central para-militaryforces through a common recruitment examination, SSC ChairmanN K Raghupathy said in Mumbai on February 4, reports IBNLive. Altogether 3294 vacancies have bee
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will recruit 53,200 constables for Central para-militaryforces through a common recruitment examination, SSC ChairmanN K Raghupathy said in Mumbai on February 4, reports IBNLive. Altogether 3294 vacancies have been reserved for those domiciled in Maharashtra and 1741 for those domiciled in Gujarat, Raghupathy said. The vacancies in the two states could go up to 8,000 before the written examination, when a final decision would be taken on the overall vacancies to be filled up, he said. Of these, 324 vacancies are reserved for three Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts in Maharashtra: Gondia, Gadchiroli and Chandrapur.
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February - 4 
The Supreme Court on February 4 ruled that members of banned organizations cannot be treated as criminals by the Police till they indulge in or incite violence, reports Times of India. The apex court's ruling was part of a judgment acquitting an indi
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The Supreme Court on February 4 ruled that members of banned organizations cannot be treated as criminals by the Police till they indulge in or incite violence, reports Times of India. The apex court's ruling was part of a judgment acquitting an individual named Arup Bhuyan, convicted by a Guwahati court under the now lapsed anti-terror law Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA). Bhuyan was a suspected member of the outlawed secessionist outfit United Liberation Front of Asom ( ULFA) which figures at the top of the Home Ministry`s list of banned outfits
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February - 4 
The West Jaintia Hills unit of the Jaintia Youth Federation (JYF-WJH) sought the intervention of Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh to check the alleged collection of money by Assam Police personnel from vehicles plyi
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The West Jaintia Hills unit of the Jaintia Youth Federation (JYF-WJH) sought the intervention of Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh to check the alleged collection of money by Assam Police personnel from vehicles plying between Khanduli and Lapangap in Jaintia Hills district, reports Sentinel. In memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister and the Home Minister, the JYF-WJH urged the Meghalaya Government to intervene in the matter by asking the Assam Government to immediately stop the “malpractice” of the Assam Police.
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February - 4 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on February 4 that Security Forces (SFs) and Police should stamp out residual militancy in the State but, at the same time, make all out efforts to win over the youth and keep a close rapport with them to ensur
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on February 4 that Security Forces (SFs) and Police should stamp out residual militancy in the State but, at the same time, make all out efforts to win over the youth and keep a close rapport with them to ensure that they are not misused at the time of unrest by some vested interests, according to Daily Excelsior. Chidambaram also said the Centre was committed to fulfill all requirements of Police to modernize them. He added that police would be shortly equipped with riot control weapons to quell street protests without causing any casualties
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February - 5 
Jamaat-u-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on February 5 warned India to ‘quit’ Jammu and Kashmir or be prepared for a "war" even as the extremist outfits organised protests at several places in Pakistan to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, states In
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Jamaat-u-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on February 5 warned India to ‘quit’ Jammu and Kashmir or be prepared for a "war" even as the extremist outfits organised protests at several places in Pakistan to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, states Indian Express. Addressing a rally of about 20,000 supporters on the Mall in Lahore District of Punjab province, Saeed said, "I want to give a message to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, to quit Kashmir or get ready to face a war".
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February - 5 
Militants in the night of February 5 shot at and injured an activist of ruling National Conference (NC) in Pulwama District, reported Daily Excelsior. The militants shot Farooq Ahmad Sheikh at his native Koil village soon after he came out of a mosqu
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Militants in the night of February 5 shot at and injured an activist of ruling National Conference (NC) in Pulwama District, reported Daily Excelsior. The militants shot Farooq Ahmad Sheikh at his native Koil village soon after he came out of a mosque after offering prayers at around 8pm, the sources said. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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February - 5 
PTI reports that a group of cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) numbering about 30 to 40 came to the site of under-construction Piperkhari Gauritola Road near Piperkhari village of Deori tehsil in Gondia District and set ablaze
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PTI reports that a group of cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) numbering about 30 to 40 came to the site of under-construction Piperkhari Gauritola Road near Piperkhari village of Deori tehsil in Gondia District and set ablaze a road roller on February 5.
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February - 5 
Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the Political wing of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) denied the claim of Security Forces (SFs) about the arrest of four female militants at Kumbi Terakhong in Bishnupur District on February 5, reports Sangai Expres
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Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the Political wing of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) denied the claim of Security Forces (SFs) about the arrest of four female militants at Kumbi Terakhong in Bishnupur District on February 5, reports Sangai Expres.
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February - 5 
Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested four female militants at Kumbi Terakhong in Bishnupur District during a routine check on February 5. The militants were identified as Erom Suhasni Devi (42), Waikhong Maipokpi (65) Thokchom S
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested four female militants at Kumbi Terakhong in Bishnupur District during a routine check on February 5. The militants were identified as Erom Suhasni Devi (42), Waikhong Maipokpi (65) Thokchom Sarojni Devi (65) and Takhelambam Ibeyaima (46).
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February - 5 
Secret diplomatic cables released by the whistle-blower website WikiLeaks revealed that terror training camps, though not directly run by the Pakistan government, continue to operate along India-Pakistan border creating potential for conflict with In
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Secret diplomatic cables released by the whistle-blower website WikiLeaks revealed that terror training camps, though not directly run by the Pakistan government, continue to operate along India-Pakistan border creating potential for conflict with India and instability in the region, The Hindu reported on February 5. “Terrorist organisations, like Al-Qaeda, have begun using these camps as recruitment centres. After additional training...recruitees are then poised to commit terrorist activities,'' a senior British Foreign Office official Laura Hickey was reported telling American diplomats according to a cable dated July 18, 2008, published by The Daily Telegraph.
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February - 5 
Six more people, allegedly involved in the stone pelting incidents during 2010 summer turmoil in Baramulla District, were arrested at Kreeri Pattan in Baramulla. These stone-pelters were evading their arrest since long and were responsible for creati
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Six more people, allegedly involved in the stone pelting incidents during 2010 summer turmoil in Baramulla District, were arrested at Kreeri Pattan in Baramulla. These stone-pelters were evading their arrest since long and were responsible for creating law and order problems in Kreeri area. With this a total of 15 stone-pelters were arrested in Kreeri during the last two weeks.
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February - 5 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 5 said that its general council had endorsed the resolution of the central executive council (CEC) to sit for talks with the Centre without any precondition, reported The Hindu. ULFA ‘vice-chairm
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 5 said that its general council had endorsed the resolution of the central executive council (CEC) to sit for talks with the Centre without any precondition, reported The Hindu. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, along with the outfit's ‘foreign secretary’ Sashadhar Choudhury and ‘central publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, made the announcement at their first-ever press conference in Guwahati. The ULFA leaders said the general council, which met after 15 years on January 30, unanimously endorsed the decision taken by the CEC to honour the resolution adopted at the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA). Choudhury said the outfit had received an invitation for the first round of preliminary dialogue with the Government of India to work out the modalities in New Delhi on February 10. Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram would be present, he said, adding the ULFA leaders would also seek an audience with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The ULFA was yet to declare a cease-fire, he said. Asked whether “sovereignty” would be on the agenda, he said that even answering this question would be construed as a precondition for talks. He said the ULFA was in the process of preparing the agenda, in consultation with various organisations, and would make it public once it was finalised. Choudhury also said the ULFA would have no role in the coming Assembly elections in the State.
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February - 5 
UNI reports that a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at Laheri Police Station, under Bhamragarh division, in Gadchiroli District on February 5. The exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists co
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UNI reports that a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at Laheri Police Station, under Bhamragarh division, in Gadchiroli District on February 5. The exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists continued for a long time, Police said, adding that no casualty had been reported in the incident so far.Later, the Maoists set ablaze a road roller of private contractor between Bhamragarh and Laheri in the day, they added. The Maoists incidents have occurred during their 'Virodh Diwas' (protest day) agitations that began from February 4 to 6 and bandh (general shut down) on February 7 across India protesting Government's failure to keep the prices of essential commodities under check.
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February - 6 
A Policeman, identified as Ningombam Sunder (29) of Forest Gate under Lamlai in Imphal East District was killed by unidentified militants on February 6, reports Sangai Express.
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A Policeman, identified as Ningombam Sunder (29) of Forest Gate under Lamlai in Imphal East District was killed by unidentified militants on February 6, reports Sangai Express.
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February - 6 
An unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Manipur State Panchayat Parishad Secretary Karam Arunkumar (40) at Karam Makha Leikai in the District.
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An unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Manipur State Panchayat Parishad Secretary Karam Arunkumar (40) at Karam Makha Leikai in the District.
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February - 6 
Around 5,000 members of the Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) and Bipalbi Adivasi Mahila Sangha (BAMS) organised a rally at Narayanpatna in Koraput District demanding removal of Border Security Force (BSF) camp from their area. Leader o
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Around 5,000 members of the Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) and Bipalbi Adivasi Mahila Sangha (BAMS) organised a rally at Narayanpatna in Koraput District demanding removal of Border Security Force (BSF) camp from their area. Leader of CMAS Nachika Linga, who is claimed to be a fugitive by the Police, monitored the activities from a distance although he did not come over to Narayanpatna. Speaking to The Hindu from his secret hideout Linga said he did not consider himself to be a fugitive as he was openly living with the common people.
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February - 6 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has for the first time admitted that the Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) against the Maoists is being abandoned in his State as it was proving to be counterproductive. "Innocent people were getting
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has for the first time admitted that the Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) against the Maoists is being abandoned in his State as it was proving to be counterproductive. "Innocent people were getting killed. Moreover, the matter was dragged to courts, right up to the Supreme Court," he said while talking to TOI on February 6. Singh, however, said that if not in its armed avatar, 'Judum' will be carried on as means of peace campaign in Maoist-affected areas. Over 4,000 square kilometres of land in Bastar that includes the thickly forested, tribal heartland of Abujh Marh has remained untouched by governance. "We have no presence in those pockets as even the revenue survey has never been undertaken there," Singh admitted. Some 16,000 primitive tribals in that area where development process is still a distant dream.
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February - 6 
Deccan Chronicle reports that the Police discovered schools for teaching Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideology to the village children between Abujmad, a thickly forested belt in Narayanpur District, and Indravati in Bijapur District.
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Deccan Chronicle reports that the Police discovered schools for teaching Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideology to the village children between Abujmad, a thickly forested belt in Narayanpur District, and Indravati in Bijapur District. Subsequently, the Police and the Security intelligence raided two other schools in the neighbouring villages, also found evidence of existence of a dozen such residential schools, each having one or two Maoists teachers,and “rescued” 17 students, all children of Maoist couples, or widows, to rehabilitate them in other ashram schools in Bhairamgarh.The Police recovered books meant for the pupils and courses designed to teach the children alphabets of different languages and Maoist ideologies.“A caretaker of such a school, arrested by Police, had spilled the beans by revealing existence of such schools in Bastar region, comprising Districts of Bijapur, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Kanker and Bastar,” a Senior District Police Officer said.
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February - 6 
During the Bharat Bandh (all India shut down) called by the Maoists, a strong group of armed Maoists opened fire at a passenger train at Pattasahi near Chandiposh on February 6. No casualty was reported in the incident.
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During the Bharat Bandh (all India shut down) called by the Maoists, a strong group of armed Maoists opened fire at a passenger train at Pattasahi near Chandiposh on February 6. No casualty was reported in the incident.
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February - 6 
Hindustan Times reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from a forest located in Muniguda Police Station area in Rayagada District and a huge quantity of posters and other publicity materials seized f
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Hindustan Times reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from a forest located in Muniguda Police Station area in Rayagada District and a huge quantity of posters and other publicity materials seized from them on February 6, Police said. The Maoists, aged around 30 years, were arrested during a combing operation by Security personnel.
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February - 6 
Number of the applications received under Rehabilitation Policy for the militants held up in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) has crossed 300 during past two weeks, reports Daily Excelsior. More than 100 applications have been received in
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Number of the applications received under Rehabilitation Policy for the militants held up in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) has crossed 300 during past two weeks, reports Daily Excelsior. More than 100 applications have been received in the twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch alone. A sizeable number of applications have also been received in Baramulla District. Sources said most of the militants, whose parents have come forward for the return of their kin from Pakistan and PoK, had crossed over to other side of the border for the period ranging between a decade to two decades. Parents of the militants have claimed before police that their kin have given consent on telephone that they were ready to return to their homes getting an opportunity. Sources said all the applications received from parents of the kin were being subjected to scrutiny and would reach concerned authorities after proper verifications. Authorities were, however, trying to keep names of the militants, on whose behalf their families have filed applications for return from Pakistan and PoK, as secret to the best possible extent to ensure that their identity didn’t manage to reach Pakistan.
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February - 6 
Pledging support to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming Assembly elections, regional Maoist leader Bikram said that if Banerjee truly wants to work for the benefit of the people, she should resign from the Union Cabinet. His stat
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Pledging support to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming Assembly elections, regional Maoist leader Bikram said that if Banerjee truly wants to work for the benefit of the people, she should resign from the Union Cabinet. His statement was released in the form of a CD to a section of the electronic media here on February 6.
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February - 6 
Ranchi Police arrested four cadres of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), including ‘sub-zonal commander’ Manna Yadav from Aara jungles of Chanho block in Ranchi District on February 6, reports Times of India. PLFI is a breakaway faction of
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Ranchi Police arrested four cadres of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), including ‘sub-zonal commander’ Manna Yadav from Aara jungles of Chanho block in Ranchi District on February 6, reports Times of India. PLFI is a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist. The Police recovered one locally-made rifle, pistol, five bullets and four mobile handsets from the arrested extremists. The three other arrested extremists are Jamuna Yadav aka Chotu, Sunil Thakur and Sideshwar Mishra aka Sidhi Pandit.
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February - 6 
Security operations are under way in an area under Manas Tiger Reserve to rescue six young volunteers abducted by militants on February 6, reports Assam Tribune. According to official sources, local people joined efforts in seeking the release of the
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Security operations are under way in an area under Manas Tiger Reserve to rescue six young volunteers abducted by militants on February 6, reports Assam Tribune. According to official sources, local people joined efforts in seeking the release of the three women and three men who were volunteering for World Wide Fund -India near the Ultapani area of Kokrajhar district. The six volunteers were identified as Syed Naushad Zaman of Golaghat, Srabana Goswami of Guwahati, Gautam Kishore Sarma, Pallavi Chakravarty of Shillong, Pranjal Saikia of Nagaon and Tarali Goswami of Nalbari.
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February - 6 
Sentinel reports that a militant, identified as B Thukang (28), belonging to the Progressive faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Progressive) was killed by unknown miscreants in Bagmara village, under Dotma in Kokrajhar Distric
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Sentinel reports that a militant, identified as B Thukang (28), belonging to the Progressive faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Progressive) was killed by unknown miscreants in Bagmara village, under Dotma in Kokrajhar District on February 6.
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February - 6 
SFs arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the militants, identified as Mohammad Noorani, from village Balasama in Kalakote tehsil (revenue unit) of Rajouri District. The accused was arrested by SFs following reports that he was working for Hizb-ul-
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SFs arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the militants, identified as Mohammad Noorani, from village Balasama in Kalakote tehsil (revenue unit) of Rajouri District. The accused was arrested by SFs following reports that he was working for Hizb-ul- Mujahideen (HM).
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February - 6 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Maoist-backed Peoples' Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) set a truck carrying sponge iron on fire in Jhargram sub-divisional municipality in West Midnapore District on
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Maoist-backed Peoples' Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) set a truck carrying sponge iron on fire in Jhargram sub-divisional municipality in West Midnapore District on February 6, reports ANI. "Today was not a strike day and everyone was walking on the roads without any fear. We were carrying sponge iron on our trucks when they (Maoists) fired at us. We stop our vehicles on strike days for this fear, but now it is happening on workdays too," said Gobinda Senapati, a staff member of the sponge iron factory.
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February - 6 
The Central Government has finalised a blueprint to construct 255 outposts on the country's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, PTI reported on February 6. As per the decision, there will be 129 border outposts (BOPs) along the Indo-Bangla border a
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The Central Government has finalised a blueprint to construct 255 outposts on the country's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, PTI reported on February 6. As per the decision, there will be 129 border outposts (BOPs) along the Indo-Bangla border and 126 BOPs along the Indo-Pak border by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
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February - 6 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions, including disposable rocket launchers, in Rajouri District on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. ''Based on a tip off, the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Police this morning launc
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions, including disposable rocket launchers, in Rajouri District on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. ''Based on a tip off, the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Police this morning launched a search operation in Phagwari Nala area of Rajouri and recovered the arms,'' official sources said. They said that the recovery included disposable rocket launcher weighing 10-kilograms, five Chinese grenades and one gas stove with five litre cylinder.
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February - 6 
The Telegraph reports on February 7 that former Deputy Superintendent of Police-turned-militant leader Champion Sangma’s Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is offering a ‘better package’ to attract constables in the State to its fold. Government so
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The Telegraph reports on February 7 that former Deputy Superintendent of Police-turned-militant leader Champion Sangma’s Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is offering a ‘better package’ to attract constables in the State to its fold. Government sources said that there were inputs, which suggest that the GNLA was offering a monthly package of INR 400,000 to INR 500,000 to Police personnel to join the outfit.
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February - 6 
Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants ‘captain’ Antu Chaudang, ‘second lieutenant’ Pradeep Chetia and another cadre Pranjit Saikia were remanded to ten days’ Police custody by the Court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamru
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Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants ‘captain’ Antu Chaudang, ‘second lieutenant’ Pradeep Chetia and another cadre Pranjit Saikia were remanded to ten days’ Police custody by the Court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup, reports Assam Tribune on February 7. The three were pushed back by Bangladeshi Security Forces (SFs) after they were arrested in the neighbouring country on February 5, the day when the outfit’s leadership formally announced its decision to sit for talks on February 10 without any precondition.
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February - 6 
Times of India reports that Bishnu Soren alias Rimil (40), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘squad commander’ operating in Binpur area of West Midnapore wanted in seven cases, including the Silda Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) camp attac
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Times of India reports that Bishnu Soren alias Rimil (40), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘squad commander’ operating in Binpur area of West Midnapore wanted in seven cases, including the Silda Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) camp attack, was arrested by Jhargram Police from the Binpur area in West Midnapore District on February 6.
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February - 6 
Troops neutralised a major hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Habib Gujjar alias Salman at village Danay in Chatroo area of Kishtwar District. Recoveries made from the hideout included one Pakistani pistol with two magazines and five rounds
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Troops neutralised a major hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Habib Gujjar alias Salman at village Danay in Chatroo area of Kishtwar District. Recoveries made from the hideout included one Pakistani pistol with two magazines and five rounds, 225 rounds of AK-47, one AK magazine, one Chinese binocular, two Chinese grenades, one Pakistani made grenade, two grenades of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and a large quantity of blankets and ration items.
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February - 6 
Twenty-eight Somali pirates were arrested in a decisive anti-piracy action by the Navy and the Coast Guard about 100 nautical miles west of Kavaratti in Lakshadweep islands on February 6, reports The Hindu. The maritime forces also seized the pirate-
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Twenty-eight Somali pirates were arrested in a decisive anti-piracy action by the Navy and the Coast Guard about 100 nautical miles west of Kavaratti in Lakshadweep islands on February 6, reports The Hindu. The maritime forces also seized the pirate-controlled Thai fishing trawler, Prantalay11, and rescued its original crew of 24 Thai and Myanmarese nationals.
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February - 6 
Two suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants were arrested along with a Nagaland Police Constable by a team of Police and Army personnel on February 6 allegedly for arms smuggling. The trio Zhavito Yaputhomi (29
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Two suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants were arrested along with a Nagaland Police Constable by a team of Police and Army personnel on February 6 allegedly for arms smuggling. The trio Zhavito Yaputhomi (29), Tokihe Sema (30) and Constable G Avishe Sema (25) were arrested from near Lahorijan on NH-39 during a joint operation. Based on specific information, the Security Forces recovered two 7.65-mm US-made pistol, four 7.65-mm US-made pistol magazine and INR 51,027 from the arrested persons.
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February - 7 
Arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ RK Meghen alias Sanayaima said that the proposed unconditional talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Government of India is not going to have any impact on the li
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Arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ RK Meghen alias Sanayaima said that the proposed unconditional talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Government of India is not going to have any impact on the liberation movement in Manipur.
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February - 7 
Assuring that the Army would soon complete its probe into the killing of a 21-year-old youth in Handwara in Baramulla District in the night of February 5, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General S.A. Ha
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Assuring that the Army would soon complete its probe into the killing of a 21-year-old youth in Handwara in Baramulla District in the night of February 5, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General S.A. Hasnain, on February 6 said the Army followed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) while fighting militancy, reports Daily Excelsior. He said Army's objective was to restore normalcy with the cooperation of the general public. Hasnain told journalists that SOP was followed in Handwara. “Under SOPs, any civilian who ventures out of home at night is required to hold a light in hand of any kind in an order to avoid collateral damage,” he said, adding that troops domination will continue at night to thwart militant movement. “As the Army sometimes receives inputs about the militant's presence in some areas, they are short of time to get consent from the Police. However, we would minimise it and try utmost to seek police presence during operations at every possible spot,” he said.
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February - 7 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up railway tracks at two different places in Jharkhand on February 7, (today) as they began a day-long strike in three States (Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa) to protest price rise and corr
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up railway tracks at two different places in Jharkhand on February 7, (today) as they began a day-long strike in three States (Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa) to protest price rise and corruption, reports PTI. A group of armed Maoists packed explosives to blow up a stretch of railway track, four kilometres from Mile station in Ramgarh District, at 1.15 AM (IST), Police sources said. Similarly another stretch of railway track was blown up between Dania station in Bokaro District and Bihar's Jageshwar station, disrupting train services on the two routes, the sources said. The Maoists also warned the station master of Dania against movement of trains during the shutdown, and took away the keys of the railway crossing gate there, the Police said.
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February - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Samir Thalko was shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces inside Chandiposh forest area in Sundergarh District on February 7, reports The Hindu. Thalko was involved in the killing of Ajit
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Samir Thalko was shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces inside Chandiposh forest area in Sundergarh District on February 7, reports The Hindu. Thalko was involved in the killing of Ajit Bardhan, Sub-inspector of Koida Police Station, in 2009. A 9-mm pistol and 30 rounds of live cartridges were found from his possession, the Police said.
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February - 7 
Further, the Maoists blocked a National Highway and disrupted life in the interiors of Bastar region placing heavy wooden logs across roads to block traffic and to enforce a daylong shutdown. The highway to Bijapur was blocked by the Maoists. Roads i
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Further, the Maoists blocked a National Highway and disrupted life in the interiors of Bastar region placing heavy wooden logs across roads to block traffic and to enforce a daylong shutdown. The highway to Bijapur was blocked by the Maoists. Roads in Dantewada District were also deserted. The iron ore shipment by NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer and exporter in public sector, was hit by 15-20 per cent at its Dantewada-based Bailadila mines as railways refused to provide rakes in the night of February 6, fearing Maoists attacks. Buses were also off the road in the interiors of Bastar, Rajnandgaon and in some pockets of Raipur, Dhamtari and Mahasamund Districts. The Maoistshad called the bandh (general shutdown) in many States to protest the rising prices of essential commodities and corruption.
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February - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant at Sita Track Junction in Chandel District on February 7.The militant was identified as Meikam Rabichandra alias Inaocha Singh (19).
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant at Sita Track Junction in Chandel District on February 7.The militant was identified as Meikam Rabichandra alias Inaocha Singh (19).
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February - 7 
Sify.com reports that a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Chainuram, a villager belonging to Retegaon village in Rajnandgaon District, with sharp-edged weapons on February 7.
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Sify.com reports that a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Chainuram, a villager belonging to Retegaon village in Rajnandgaon District, with sharp-edged weapons on February 7.
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February - 7 
The Maoists blew up an under-construction Police outpost with explosives at the tourist location of Chitrakot in Bastar District.“Several armed rebels, mainly women insurgents, blew up an under-construction police outpost with explosives in the early
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The Maoists blew up an under-construction Police outpost with explosives at the tourist location of Chitrakot in Bastar District.“Several armed rebels, mainly women insurgents, blew up an under-construction police outpost with explosives in the early hours. Two of the rooms were damaged heavily,” Bastar Inspector General of Police, T.J. Longkumer, told IANS. Maoists had left some leaflets at the blast site in which they have threatened to halt Tata Steel's upcoming 5.5 million tonne capacity steel plant. The project site is hardly 3 km away from the demolished Police Outpost.
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February - 7 
The State Government on February 7 said it had identified a 600-acre plot for locating a regional hub of the National Security Guard (NSG), reports The Hindu. State Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh told reporters that the land was located near Singur in H
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The State Government on February 7 said it had identified a 600-acre plot for locating a regional hub of the National Security Guard (NSG), reports The Hindu. State Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh told reporters that the land was located near Singur in Hooghly District, adding, “We will inform them about this plot and if they approve it, the handover can begin within four to five months.”
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February - 7 
The Union Government will approach a larger Bench of the Supreme Court seeking a review of a recent ruling, which held that mere membership of a banned outfit would not attract criminal action, reports The Hindu. Earlier on February 4 a bench of Just
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The Union Government will approach a larger Bench of the Supreme Court seeking a review of a recent ruling, which held that mere membership of a banned outfit would not attract criminal action, reports The Hindu. Earlier on February 4 a bench of Justices Markandey Katju and Gyan Sudha Misra had given the ruling on that holding mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person a criminal unless he resorted to violence or incited people to violence or created public disorder by violence or incitement to violence.
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February - 7 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has vertically split with the ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on February 7 rejecting the proposed February 10 peace talks between New Delhi and the militant leadership now out on bail, reports Times of I
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has vertically split with the ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on February 7 rejecting the proposed February 10 peace talks between New Delhi and the militant leadership now out on bail, reports Times of India. "The decision taken by the general council to hold peace talks with the government cannot be considered legal as the general council itself was unconstitutional," an emailed statement by Arunodoi Dohotia, ULFA publicity secretary, said. However, the ULFA leadership now out on bail had told journalists on February 5 that the outfit's general council held on February 2 decided to open unconditional peace talks with the Union Government and that all the resolutions adopted at that meeting were conveyed to Paresh Baruah.
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February - 7 
Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked Sohail Police picket under the Kothi Police Station of Gaya District on February 7. However, the Maoists retreated when Police opened retaliatory firing.
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Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked Sohail Police picket under the Kothi Police Station of Gaya District on February 7. However, the Maoists retreated when Police opened retaliatory firing. Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amit Lodha said about 200 heavily armed Maoists attacked the Police picket around midnight. No casualty has been reported from either side, the SSP said.
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February - 8 
A change of guard in the Central Committee leadership is being considered during the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) plenary that is on in Bihar, reports Deccan Chronicle. According to sources in the State Intelligence Department, the na
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A change of guard in the Central Committee leadership is being considered during the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) plenary that is on in Bihar, reports Deccan Chronicle. According to sources in the State Intelligence Department, the national plenary is currently underway in an undisclosed location in Bihar under the leadership of Muppalla Lakshman Rao alias Ganapathy. A Senior Police Official said, “Ganapathy might step down. Kishenji alias Mallojula Koteswara Rao and Kishan da alias Bose are the contenders for the post”. There was, however, open opposition against Kishenji from other Maoist leaders like Kanchan, Ashokda, Ajay da and Deepak. “Kishan da had written a four page letter to Kanchan on the humiliation he faced at the hands of Kishenji,” added an official. In contradiction, a Maoists leader, Nalla Bixapahty alias Subash, revealed that North Indian cadres were looking down on the South Indian comrades.
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February - 8 
According to Zee News, five States hit by Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist) violence want to acquire additional fleet of helicopters for operation, planning to rope in private players to hire them as the Government chopper fleet has "limited" flying hours
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According to Zee News, five States hit by Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist) violence want to acquire additional fleet of helicopters for operation, planning to rope in private players to hire them as the Government chopper fleet has "limited" flying hours and pilots. The prominent States which need more helicopters to tackle the Naxal threat "effectively" are Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra while States like Jharkhand and Bihar also want to supplement their air fleet. "The Union Home Ministry has asked us to hire from private players and hence many states have formulated policies to hire these machines on a long-term basis," sources involved in anti-Naxal operations said.
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February - 8 
An employee of Northeast Frontier Railway, engaged as site in-charge of the Jiribam-Tupul Rail-line project, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Uchatol area of Jiribam sub-division in Imphal East District on February 8, reports Sangai Expres
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An employee of Northeast Frontier Railway, engaged as site in-charge of the Jiribam-Tupul Rail-line project, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Uchatol area of Jiribam sub-division in Imphal East District on February 8, reports Sangai Express. The deceased person was identified Pintu Das (35).
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February - 8 
Army and Police on February 8 shot dead three top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a ‘divisional commander’, in an encounter inside a 60 feet deep nullah at village Manjoosh near Nachlana in the Khari area of Banihal tehsil (revenue unit
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Army and Police on February 8 shot dead three top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a ‘divisional commander’, in an encounter inside a 60 feet deep nullah at village Manjoosh near Nachlana in the Khari area of Banihal tehsil (revenue unit) in Ramban District. Official sources said troops launched a search operation at village Manjoosh after developing a specific input about the presence of three HM militants in the area. The militants when asked to surrender started heavy firing with automatic weapons on the troopers, who retaliated, leading to heavy exchange of gun fighting. All three militants were killed in the encounter with no casualties of Army and Police. Dead bodies of the slain militants, identified as Abdul Rashid Naik alias Qari Zubair, Nasir Ahmed Naik and Mushtaq Ahmed, were recovered from the nullah. While Qari Zubair was a ‘divisional commander’ of HM’s Pir Panjal Regiment, Nasir was a ‘district commander’ and Mushtaq was a ‘battalion commander’ of the outfit. Recoveries made from their possession of the slain militants included two AK-56 rifles, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), three mobile telephones with earphones, battery chargers, AK magazines and ammunition, explosive devices and other items. Significantly, the hideout of the militants was located just one kilometer away from Manjoosh Police post. The militants had been using a rope to reach to 60 feet deep inside the nullah to hide them. With the killings, now only 27 militants were left in Doda-Ramban range, including 10 in Ramban District (seven of HM Pir Panjal Regiment and three of LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] Abu Moosa group), Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said.
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February - 8 
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on February 8 said that the India-Pakistan dialogue process could be back on track, reports Times of India. She added that the two sides intend to resume activities that had been put in abeyance.
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Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on February 8 said that the India-Pakistan dialogue process could be back on track, reports Times of India. She added that the two sides intend to resume activities that had been put in abeyance.
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February - 8 
Hindustan Times reports that suspected CPI-Maoist cadres abducted two contractors, Bisawajit Bhattacharya and Rajkumar, from Chandawa Police Station area in Latehar District. "It seems that Maoists might have abducted them. We are still investigating
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Hindustan Times reports that suspected CPI-Maoist cadres abducted two contractors, Bisawajit Bhattacharya and Rajkumar, from Chandawa Police Station area in Latehar District. "It seems that Maoists might have abducted them. We are still investigating the case. The role of criminals cannot be ruled out," a Police officer said.
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February - 8 
Police recovered two half-made landmines following a raid at Jhumra Hill under Gomia Block in Bokaro District. This is for the first time when the Police recovered fire extinguishers, which Maoists use in making landmines by filling explosives inside
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Police recovered two half-made landmines following a raid at Jhumra Hill under Gomia Block in Bokaro District. This is for the first time when the Police recovered fire extinguishers, which Maoists use in making landmines by filling explosives inside it.
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February - 8 
Police seized 55 bags of ammonium nitrate, used in making improvised explosive devices (IED), from a transport company at Jalan Road of Upper Bazaar and a mining firm at Chutupalu in Ramgarh District. Police suspect the substance is used by Maoists.
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Police seized 55 bags of ammonium nitrate, used in making improvised explosive devices (IED), from a transport company at Jalan Road of Upper Bazaar and a mining firm at Chutupalu in Ramgarh District. Police suspect the substance is used by Maoists.
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February - 8 
PTI reports that a forest guard, his driver and three other persons were abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Dodia village of Hazaribagh District on February 8. About 20 Maoists went to the village and abducted fo
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PTI reports that a forest guard, his driver and three other persons were abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Dodia village of Hazaribagh District on February 8. About 20 Maoists went to the village and abducted forest guard Sheo Bachan Lal, his driver and three others for refusing to pay extortion for launching a road work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) project. The Maoists took them towards Gaya in Bihar but later they released them, Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said.
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February - 8 
Quoting the Maharashtra Police, The Hindu reported on February 8 that Brijesh Kumar Singh, the Army trooper arrested on February 5 for his links with the Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was in constant touch with Paki
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Quoting the Maharashtra Police, The Hindu reported on February 8 that Brijesh Kumar Singh, the Army trooper arrested on February 5 for his links with the Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was in constant touch with Pakistani authorities. Singh was charged under the Official Secrets Act after he was found providing vital information to Vishambhar Tarachand Agarwal, who was arrested by the Crime Branch on February 2 for collecting information from Singh and passing it on to the ISI. The Police claimed that at the time of the arrest objectionable material that included a hand-drawn map of the Southern Command, the Army Headquarters in Pune with several photos and details of the buildings that were found with Agarwal, were provided to him by Singh. Phone numbers of senior officials at the Southern Command were also supposed to have been passed on by the accused. A CD, the contents of which were not known, was also recovered.
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February - 8 
The ‘Military Affairs Committee’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of 24th raising day of its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA). The ‘Chairman’ of UNLF Kh. Pambei said on the occasion
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The ‘Military Affairs Committee’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of 24th raising day of its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA). The ‘Chairman’ of UNLF Kh. Pambei said on the occasion that the revolutionary movement of the Manipuri people aims at attaining the right to self-determination.
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February - 8 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘President’s office’ on February 8 strongly denied the news report on ‘likely’ visit of its chairman S. S. Khaplang to Nagaland and ‘likely’ meeting with National Socialist Council of Naga
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘President’s office’ on February 8 strongly denied the news report on ‘likely’ visit of its chairman S. S. Khaplang to Nagaland and ‘likely’ meeting with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 8 
Three young women who were part of a group of six persons abducted by armed militants on February 6 from Manas Tiger Reserve were released on February 8, reports Assam Tribune. The three women were identified as Srabana Goswami, Tarali Goswami, and P
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Three young women who were part of a group of six persons abducted by armed militants on February 6 from Manas Tiger Reserve were released on February 8, reports Assam Tribune. The three women were identified as Srabana Goswami, Tarali Goswami, and Pallavi Chakravarty.
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February - 8 
Times of India reports that after the telephonic conversation between Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and social activist Swami Agnivesh on February 8, Agnivesh had been contacted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, w
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Times of India reports that after the telephonic conversation between Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and social activist Swami Agnivesh on February 8, Agnivesh had been contacted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, who expressed their willingness to set free the Policemen on February 11, in the presence of activists only if the security personnel stay away.
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February - 9 
A Policeman, who deserted his ranks to join the proscribed militant outfit Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) while on deployment duty in the Mendipather region in Williamnagar District last month [January], confirmed about his joining GNLA, report
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A Policeman, who deserted his ranks to join the proscribed militant outfit Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) while on deployment duty in the Mendipather region in Williamnagar District last month [January], confirmed about his joining GNLA, reports Shillong Times. Policeman Savio Marak called up Shillong Times office to inform that he has joined the ranks of the militant outfit under the guidance of his former officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Champion R Sangma who is the ‘chairman’ of the GNLA.
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February - 9 
According to Indian Express, the West Bengal State Government on February 9 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has infiltrated into the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) ranks and have triggered the violence. GJM is a party fighting for
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According to Indian Express, the West Bengal State Government on February 9 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has infiltrated into the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) ranks and have triggered the violence. GJM is a party fighting for a separate State of Gorkhaland. “We have information that Maoists have sneaked into the Morcha ranks and they stoked violence there,” a Home Department official said. The CPI-Maoist, earlier in the day, condemned the Police firing and said they were extending their support to the cause of the Morcha. Two persons were killed and 19 people, including seven GJM supporters and 12 Police personnel, were injured on February 8 during a protest which turned violent in Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
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February - 9 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony on February 9 said that the Union Government was aiming at rapid modernization of the Armed Forces and that the defence expenditure was bound to go up in the coming decades. Anthony said that violent disturbances in the
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony on February 9 said that the Union Government was aiming at rapid modernization of the Armed Forces and that the defence expenditure was bound to go up in the coming decades. Anthony said that violent disturbances in the immediate and extended neighbourhood of India posed security challenges for the nation.
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February - 9 
Kanglaonline reports that two militants were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Soura Area of Thoubal District on February 9. The arrestees were, identified as Md Julamuddin (41) of People's United Liberation Front (PULF) and H. Inao Sharma (34) of
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Kanglaonline reports that two militants were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Soura Area of Thoubal District on February 9. The arrestees were, identified as Md Julamuddin (41) of People's United Liberation Front (PULF) and H. Inao Sharma (34) of Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).
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February - 9 
Maoist spokesperson Paramjeet said the Maoist outfit would renew its attacks on school buildings and blow them up over alleged conversion of several schools in Dumaria-Imamganj area into Police camps. The Maoist spokesperson alleged that schools at B
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Maoist spokesperson Paramjeet said the Maoist outfit would renew its attacks on school buildings and blow them up over alleged conversion of several schools in Dumaria-Imamganj area into Police camps. The Maoist spokesperson alleged that schools at Barha village under Dumaria Police Station and Khajuria village under the Banke Bazar Police Station have been converted into Police camps. The Magra School of Dumaria Police Station was already under Police occupation, the Maoist spokesperson alleged. The Maoist spokesperson conceded that his organisation was running several parallel schools in the District to educate the deprived children. He refused to divulge details saying that such disclosures will be counter-productive and amount to open invitation to the Security Police to clamp down on such schools, Paramjeet said.
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February - 9 
Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Tutumoni Mahanta alias Hiten Kakoti (25), of Dingdingigaon village in Nalbari District on an unspecified date.
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Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Tutumoni Mahanta alias Hiten Kakoti (25), of Dingdingigaon village in Nalbari District on an unspecified date.
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February - 9 
Sentinel reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, along with other leaders of the outfit, will meet Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at his Kainadhara residence on February 9 (today) before leaving for New Delhi to
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Sentinel reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, along with other leaders of the outfit, will meet Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at his Kainadhara residence on February 9 (today) before leaving for New Delhi to hold talks with Government of India. The meeting will be crucial in view of ULFA ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Paresh Baruah terming the proposed talks “unconstitutional”. The first round of talks between the ULFA and the Government is scheduled to be held on February 10.
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February - 9 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) damaged the Police outpost at remote Subarnagiri in the limits of Kotagarh Police Station in Kandhamal District in the night of February 9. According to the Police, no
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) damaged the Police outpost at remote Subarnagiri in the limits of Kotagarh Police Station in Kandhamal District in the night of February 9. According to the Police, no one was injured at the Police outpost during the attack as no armed Policemen were deployed at the remote outpost during night. As per eyewitnesses, a group of around 40 Maoists reached the Police outpost building at around midnight. They broke into it and ransacked it. They also set ablaze the documents and furniture of the outpost. They pasted some posters at the spot. Through them the Maoists opposed construction of a building near the outpost which could be used as a barrack for security personnel in future. They threatened to kill anyone who would get involved in the construction work. They also opposed the measures of the Police to build up relations with people living in remote areas through Jan Sampark Sivir (Public Relation Camps).
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February - 9 
The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Rabi Lochan Singh Mura, an All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) supporter, in the Baghmundi area of Purulia District late in the night of February 9. Poste
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The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Rabi Lochan Singh Mura, an All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) supporter, in the Baghmundi area of Purulia District late in the night of February 9. Posters left behind by the Maoists at the murder site said that Rabi was killed as they suspected him to be a Police informer.
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February - 9 
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy more low-level aerial surveillance systems in the peninsular region to guard the country's 4,000-km-long coastline against hostile low-flying aircraft, gliders, and unmanned surveillance drones, reports The Hind
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy more low-level aerial surveillance systems in the peninsular region to guard the country's 4,000-km-long coastline against hostile low-flying aircraft, gliders, and unmanned surveillance drones, reports The Hindu. Senior officials on February 9 said the proposed air defence assets included aerostat radars, which use large balloons moored to the ground as platforms, and low-level transportable radars.
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February - 9 
The Military Council faction of KCP claimed responsibility for the killing of one Thoiba Singh, reports Sangai Express. Thoiba, a Security guard working with Aircel Company, was in the custody of KCP before being shot dead on February 9 on the charge
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The Military Council faction of KCP claimed responsibility for the killing of one Thoiba Singh, reports Sangai Express. Thoiba, a Security guard working with Aircel Company, was in the custody of KCP before being shot dead on February 9 on the charge of continued association with the mobile phone service provider inspite of warning to severe all ties with the company.
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February - 9 
Times of India reports that an alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Bhimrao Bhowate alias Bhanu was taken into Police custody on February 9 for his reported involvement in Left-Wing Extremist activities in Nagpur. Bhowate was ar
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Times of India reports that an alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Bhimrao Bhowate alias Bhanu was taken into Police custody on February 9 for his reported involvement in Left-Wing Extremist activities in Nagpur. Bhowate was arrested along with his wife Sunanda alias Megha and three others by the Gondia Police in December 2010. Maoist literature and other pro-revolutionary material had been recovered from them.
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February - 10 
A delegation of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) held talks with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram at the North Block in New Delhi on February 10, reports The Hindu. Chidambaram said that both Central and State Government will engage ULFA
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A delegation of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) held talks with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram at the North Block in New Delhi on February 10, reports The Hindu. Chidambaram said that both Central and State Government will engage ULFA in sincere and meaningful talks to find a just and honourable solution. Besides ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, the other ULFA leaders at the talks were ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, ‘political adviser’ Bhimakanta Buragohain, ‘foreign secretary’ Shashadhar Choudhury, ‘finance secretary’ Chitrabon Hazarika, ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka, ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary and ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Raju Barua. Meanwhile, asked if the ULFA leadership in view of the talks with the Government would appeal to its cadres to abjure violence and refrain from calling for economic blockade, ‘foreign secretary’ Shashadhar Choudhury pointed out that for the past one year, ULFA cadres had not indulged in any acts of violence.
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February - 10 
A security guard was killed and three others - two security guards and a civilian - were injured when unidentified militants attacked them at Shingjamei area in Imphal West District on February 10, reports Nagaland Post. The militants hurled a powerf
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A security guard was killed and three others - two security guards and a civilian - were injured when unidentified militants attacked them at Shingjamei area in Imphal West District on February 10, reports Nagaland Post. The militants hurled a powerful grenade at the security guards who came out from the house of the official killing one of them, identified as Mobi Singh, and injuring two others along with a civilian. Security guards were attached with an executive engineer, identified as Ch. Ranbir Singh, of Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the State Government.
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February - 10 
Ahead of the Centre’s meeting with the ULFA, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Constitution of India is flexible and resilient enough to accommodate the aspirations of the people of the North Eastern Region. While addressing a meet
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Ahead of the Centre’s meeting with the ULFA, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Constitution of India is flexible and resilient enough to accommodate the aspirations of the people of the North Eastern Region. While addressing a meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry, the Minister said aspiration of the ethnic groups can be fulfilled under the provisions of the Indian Constitution. The meeting was on “Matters relating to insurgency in NE: peace process”. The Government is in talks with nine insurgent groups from the North-east and expects to reach agreements with some of them during the year. The Government is open to talks with groups which abjure violence, Chidambaram said. The Home Minister said that the situation in the North-east has shown remarkable improvement in 2010 as compared to the previous year. The number of incidents of violence and the casualties of civilians and Security Force personnel has come down.
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February - 10 
Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi confirmed on February 10 that Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-ATF) is behind the abduction of six members of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The abduction took pla
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Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi confirmed on February 10 that Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-ATF) is behind the abduction of six members of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The abduction took place on February 5 from Ultapani forest range under Manas National Park. Three members were later released by militants on February 8.
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February - 10 
Assam Tribune reports that ULFA leaders arrived in New Delhi to hold talks with Government of India on February 10 (today). The eight-member delegation is led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa. Sources said the meeting with the Home Secretary would be
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Assam Tribune reports that ULFA leaders arrived in New Delhi to hold talks with Government of India on February 10 (today). The eight-member delegation is led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa. Sources said the meeting with the Home Secretary would be more of an introductory in nature. The Centre’s interlocutor, P C Haldar is also scheduled to attend the meet, which would also be joined by top State Government officials.
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February - 10 
Four Maoists, involved in several cases of crime, were arrested and a huge cache of arms and explosives seized in Keonjhar District on February 10, according to the Police. Three Maoists were arrested during combing by Central Reserve Police Force (C
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Four Maoists, involved in several cases of crime, were arrested and a huge cache of arms and explosives seized in Keonjhar District on February 10, according to the Police. Three Maoists were arrested during combing by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and State Policemen from Chutung forest near Rebana-Palaspal area, while another was arrested from a jungle in Telkoi area. Six detonators, two gelatine sticks, batteries and wires, a locally-made rifle, some ammunition and volumes of Maoist literature like leaflets, books and posters were seized from the them.
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February - 10 
On February 10, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set up a memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of century-old Bhoomkal movement on the side of a highway connecting Maharashtra with Chhattisgarh in Dhanora tehsil (revenue di
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On February 10, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set up a memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of century-old Bhoomkal movement on the side of a highway connecting Maharashtra with Chhattisgarh in Dhanora tehsil (revenue division) in Gadchiroli District and put up a stone in the middle of the road and tied a banner that urged the Government to withdraw the Operation Green Hunt, reports Times of India. [Bhoomkal movement was launched by the tribals against the British rule.] Teams of Gadchiroli District Police, C-60 commandos and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad rushed to the place after wires were spotted near the memorial. The stuck traffic was released gradually after the Police removed the obstacle.
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February - 10 
Shillong Times reports that Security Forces arrested four top ranking National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, including the masterminds of the 2008 Assam serial blasts and the 2010 serial killings in Assam, from Byrnihat in Ribhoi Dis
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Shillong Times reports that Security Forces arrested four top ranking National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, including the masterminds of the 2008 Assam serial blasts and the 2010 serial killings in Assam, from Byrnihat in Ribhoi District on February 10. The arrestees were identified as Mathuram Brahma alias Mudoi alleged to be the mastermind behind the October 2008 serial blasts in Assam, Lachit Boro alias Haijang a ‘commander’ who masterminded the serial killing of 20 people in Assam's Sonitpur District, Nwzar Basumatary and Mukul Boro. It is learnt that the arrested militants had entered into Indian territory from Bangladesh through West Khasi Hills and were hiding in Byrnihat, waiting for an opportunity to sneak into Assam.
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February - 10 
The chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League Mushtaq-ul-Islam was arrested from his residence in Batamaloo locality in Srinagar, leading to brief protests in the area. "He has been arrested as there are some previous cases against him," Senior Sup
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The chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League Mushtaq-ul-Islam was arrested from his residence in Batamaloo locality in Srinagar, leading to brief protests in the area. "He has been arrested as there are some previous cases against him," Senior Superintendent of Police Ashiq Bukhari said. Mushtaq-ul-Islam is a former militant ‘commander’ of Hizbullah and spent 14 years in jail after he was arrested in 1991. A Police officer said his arrest is linked to stone pelting and there is a pending dossier against him.
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February - 10 
The Chhattisgarh High Court on February 10 dismissed an application of rights activist and paediatrician Binayak Sen seeking bail and suspension of life term awarded to him, reports The Hindu. But the court will continue to hear his appeal against th
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The Chhattisgarh High Court on February 10 dismissed an application of rights activist and paediatrician Binayak Sen seeking bail and suspension of life term awarded to him, reports The Hindu. But the court will continue to hear his appeal against the life sentence handed down by a Raipur Additional District and Sessions Court. The court also dismissed a similar application of co-accused Kolkata businessman Pijush Guha. On December 24, 2010, the Raipur court had convicted Binayak Sen, Guha, and alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideologue Narayan Sanyal of conspiring to commit sedition and sentenced them to life imprisonment.
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February - 10 
The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up railway tracks between Kurhni and Turkey Railway stations in Muzaffarpur District late in the night of February 10. “Over 50 Maoist cadres triggered a min
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The Hindu reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up railway tracks between Kurhni and Turkey Railway stations in Muzaffarpur District late in the night of February 10. “Over 50 Maoist cadres triggered a mini cylinder blast badly damaging the tracks at a place between Kurhni and Turkey railway stations late last night,” Additional Director General of Police (Rail) S. K. Bhardwaj said. RK Agarwal, Divisional Railway manager, Sonepur, said, the Maoists had called a 24-hour bandh (general shut down) on February 10, in Tirhut area in North Bihar in protest against the recent arrest of Nakul, a Maoist ‘zonal commander’ in Saran District on February 4.
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February - 10 
The Supreme Court on February 10 reiterated that mere membership of a banned outfit without indulging in or inciting violence would not be a crime and read down a section of the anti-terror law providing punishment for mere members, reports The Hindu
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The Supreme Court on February 10 reiterated that mere membership of a banned outfit without indulging in or inciting violence would not be a crime and read down a section of the anti-terror law providing punishment for mere members, reports The Hindu. Acquitting a suspected 'mere member' of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), a Bench comprising Justices Markandey Katju and Gyan Sudha Misra noticed section 10 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which provides punishment of upto two years jail term to members of banned outfits and said a statutory provision could not override a citizen's fundamental rights.
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February - 10 
Three Left Wing Extremists (LWE) of Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha (JSJM), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist were arrested from Mandru village under Oremanjhi Police Station in Ranchi District on February 10, reports Times of India. The arrestees w
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Three Left Wing Extremists (LWE) of Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha (JSJM), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist were arrested from Mandru village under Oremanjhi Police Station in Ranchi District on February 10, reports Times of India. The arrestees were, identified as Naresh Mahato, Naresh Karmali and Basant Karmali. The Police also recovered two country made rifles, two country made pistols and 10 live bullets from their possession. All the three hail from Basal village under Ramgarh Police Station and had demanded extortion money from a contractor engaged in building of ring road near Pithoria and a firm MG Construction. Police also recovered some Maoist literature and hand written pamphlets of extortion and threats to contractors. On the basis of recent extortion threats given by the outfits to the contractors and firms engaged in road construction, Police tracked down the extremists.
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February - 10 
Times of India reports that a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sankhu alias Biju, 'chief' of Dandakaranya area and member of Pipragarh dalam (squad) was arrested during a joint operations by a team of Indo
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Times of India reports that a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sankhu alias Biju, 'chief' of Dandakaranya area and member of Pipragarh dalam (squad) was arrested during a joint operations by a team of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force and Special Police Officers (SPOs) from Jamree village in Rajnandgaon District on February 10. Four kilograms of high-intensity explosives, a gun and some Maoist literature was recovered from him, the sources said.
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February - 10 
Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze six vehicles, including five trucks and a pick-up van, in two separate incidents at Rewaghat under Saraiya Police Station and at Tengrari village under
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Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze six vehicles, including five trucks and a pick-up van, in two separate incidents at Rewaghat under Saraiya Police Station and at Tengrari village under Shivaipatti Police Station in Muzaffarpur District early in the morning of February 10 in protest against the recent arrest of Nakul, a Maoist ‘zonal commander’.
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February - 10 
Unidentified assailants struck twice in a span of six hours in Sopore town of Baramulla District, injuring two civilians, officials said, reports Daily Excelsior. In the first attack, one Majid Bashir (33) was shot at and injured by the assailants at
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Unidentified assailants struck twice in a span of six hours in Sopore town of Baramulla District, injuring two civilians, officials said, reports Daily Excelsior. In the first attack, one Majid Bashir (33) was shot at and injured by the assailants at around 10.00am inside his shop in the town. The second attack took place at around 4.00pm, when assailants fired at Arif Hussain Reshi (27) at a cigarette shop in Sopore market. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far.
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February - 11 
A petrol bomb was hurled inside the office of Nongsain Hima, a Khasi daily, in East Khasi Hills District on February 11, reports Nagaland Post. A computer operator sustained minor injuries, while two computer sets and a scanner were damaged.
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A petrol bomb was hurled inside the office of Nongsain Hima, a Khasi daily, in East Khasi Hills District on February 11, reports Nagaland Post. A computer operator sustained minor injuries, while two computer sets and a scanner were damaged.
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February - 11 
A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Narenga Mallick of Dunguda village, working with the Kotagada Police was killed by Maoists in Kandhamal District, reports Orissadiary.com. The Maoists left a poster on the spot and mentioned that they hav
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A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Narenga Mallick of Dunguda village, working with the Kotagada Police was killed by Maoists in Kandhamal District, reports Orissadiary.com. The Maoists left a poster on the spot and mentioned that they have killed him as he has not resigned from the job. The posters also threatened the localities not to help the Police during combing operation. Maoists also threatened to kill the youths who would prefer to become home guards or SPOs. Earlier the Maoists have threatened Mallick to leave the job.
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February - 11 
After keeping five Policemen for 18 days in captivity in the forests of Bastar, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released and handed them over to social activist Swami Agnivesh in the forests of Dhoudai in Narayanpur District in the n
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After keeping five Policemen for 18 days in captivity in the forests of Bastar, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released and handed them over to social activist Swami Agnivesh in the forests of Dhoudai in Narayanpur District in the night of February 11, reports Indian Express. The Policemen were kept away from carrying out search operations as demanded by the Maoists. Swami Agnivesh, along with rights activist Gautam Navlakha, People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) secretary Kavita Shrivastava, Chennai High Court Lawyer V Suresh, People's Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) member Harish Dhawan and Sarvadharma Sansad representative Manu Singh met the Maoists in the forests of Dhoudai in Abujmarh. The Maoists handed over the five Policemen to the activists as promised earlier.
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February - 11 
Assam Tribune reports that Union Home Minister conveyed to United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) that Government of India is willing to amend the Constitution, if need arises to solve the problems of Assam. This was revealed by ULFA ‘chairman’ Ar
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Assam Tribune reports that Union Home Minister conveyed to United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) that Government of India is willing to amend the Constitution, if need arises to solve the problems of Assam. This was revealed by ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on February 11.
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February - 11 
Daily Excelsior reports that Security Forces (SFs) on February 11 neutralised a militant hideout and recovered ammunition and explosives in Lone locality of the Sogam area in Kupwara District. The recoveries included one AK magazine, 150 rounds of AK
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Daily Excelsior reports that Security Forces (SFs) on February 11 neutralised a militant hideout and recovered ammunition and explosives in Lone locality of the Sogam area in Kupwara District. The recoveries included one AK magazine, 150 rounds of AK ammunition and an improvised explosive device (IED).
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February - 11 
Eight Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’, operating in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for past about one and a half decade, have responded to Rehabilitation Policy of the Government and asked their families to file applications on their behalf for r
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Eight Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’, operating in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for past about one and a half decade, have responded to Rehabilitation Policy of the Government and asked their families to file applications on their behalf for return to homes in Doda and Kishtwar Districts. Six applications have been filed in Kishtwar District and two in Doda district. As many as 265 militants of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban Districts have been identified by Police and security agencies, who were in Pakistan and PoK for past several years. Recently, the number of applications under the Rehabilitation Policy had crossed 300. The applications are reviewed every week.
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February - 11 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant on February 11 in general area Ishika Khn of Thoubal District. The arrestee was identified as Sarojam Bakin Chandra Singh (38).
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant on February 11 in general area Ishika Khn of Thoubal District. The arrestee was identified as Sarojam Bakin Chandra Singh (38).
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February - 11 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants on February 11 from Sagolmang area in Imphal East District. The arrestees were identified as Lailakpam alias Aung Meitei (21) of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants on February 11 from Sagolmang area in Imphal East District. The arrestees were identified as Lailakpam alias Aung Meitei (21) of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and Hemzit (26) of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL).
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Protests erupted in old Baramulla town on February 12 after a youth was arrested by Police from Kakkar Hamam area. In the clashes two civilians and one Policeman was injured. The youth was arrested by Police on charges of stone pelting in the area. P
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Protests erupted in old Baramulla town on February 12 after a youth was arrested by Police from Kakkar Hamam area. In the clashes two civilians and one Policeman was injured. The youth was arrested by Police on charges of stone pelting in the area. Police has launched action against the stone pelters in the town and four stone pelters have been arrested so far. While one stone pelter was arrested on February 11, three more were arrested on February 12.
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February - 11 
PTI reports that three persons, including a woman, were killed in an explosion at Manatuin Palamu District on February 11. "The explosion took place at Sarguja village when the victims were producing landmine and can-bombs in the house of Birju Turi,
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PTI reports that three persons, including a woman, were killed in an explosion at Manatuin Palamu District on February 11. "The explosion took place at Sarguja village when the victims were producing landmine and can-bombs in the house of Birju Turi, an alleged sympathiser of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)," Deputy Superintendent of Police Surdarshan Mandal said. The three persons, including Birju's wife, were killed on the spot, he said, adding that the identity of the two victims was yet to be established. He said the roof and walls of the house were blown up by the impact of the blast.
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February - 11 
Sangai Express reports that in furthering their efforts to reach out to the people of Assam and to garner public support to the just started peace talks, the eight member United National Liberation Front (ULFA) leaders, who are in Delhi, interacted w
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Sangai Express reports that in furthering their efforts to reach out to the people of Assam and to garner public support to the just started peace talks, the eight member United National Liberation Front (ULFA) leaders, who are in Delhi, interacted with the Assamese Student Association on February 11. Addressing the student community ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa told the youth that it is not ULFA’s desire that the future generation be forced to take up arms as ULFA had been forced to. The ULFA leaders had a word of advice for the students: “Do not ever pick up guns. You should never take the path we had adopted.”
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February - 11 
Telegraph reports on February 12 that negotiations to release the three World Wide Fund volunteers abducted on February 5 from Ultapani in Ripu-Chirang reserve forest are stuck over ransom, with the abductors firm on their INR one crore demand, while
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Telegraph reports on February 12 that negotiations to release the three World Wide Fund volunteers abducted on February 5 from Ultapani in Ripu-Chirang reserve forest are stuck over ransom, with the abductors firm on their INR one crore demand, while a section of the security establishment questioned the rationale of paying ransom to abductors when there are Security Forces (SFs) deployed in large numbers to maintain order.
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February - 11 
The Hindu reports that at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in Sundargarh District on February 11. The exchange of fire took pla
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The Hindu reports that at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in Sundargarh District on February 11. The exchange of fire took place during a joint combing operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and District Voluntary Force (DVF), a specialised force of Armed Police Reserve trained in anti-Maoist warfare, in the Saranda forest under Bisra Police Station limit, bordering Jharkhand, CRPF sources said. Bodies of three Maoists were recovered after the gun battle, they said, adding one of the deceased was identified as Mohammad Musleem, ‘area commander’ of Maoists in Digha and Jareikela areas in Jharkhand. Musleem has at least 40 cases lodged against him for murder and attack on Government establishments in the District and East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. One of the other two killed Maoists was a Nepali while the identity of the third could not be established. An American rifle, a 9-mm pistol, large quantity of cartridges and volumes of Maoist literature, including leaflets and posters, were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 11 
The Maoists set ablaze a private bus in Muzaffarpur District. There were no casualties, Police said, reports Sify.com.
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The Maoists set ablaze a private bus in Muzaffarpur District. There were no casualties, Police said, reports Sify.com.
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February - 11 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland–Progressive (NDFB-P) on February 11 called for economic blockade from February 15 expressing dissatisfaction over the non-progress of political dialogue with the Centre and demanding an early solution to the
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland–Progressive (NDFB-P) on February 11 called for economic blockade from February 15 expressing dissatisfaction over the non-progress of political dialogue with the Centre and demanding an early solution to the Bodoland issue.
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February - 12 
According to Hindustan Times report, on February 12, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threatened to launch an indefinite bandh (general shut down) in Jharkhand and Odisha from February 14, if one of its members and two others of an As
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According to Hindustan Times report, on February 12, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threatened to launch an indefinite bandh (general shut down) in Jharkhand and Odisha from February 14, if one of its members and two others of an Assam-based outfit, arrested by joint forces on Odisha-Jharkhand border, were not produced in court by February 13. "Police picked by Tinkraj Oraon, Ajit Bora and Bhaijan from Jareikela on Jharkhand-Odisha border February 11. However, they are not yet produced in court. While Bhaijan is our cadre, Oraon and Bora are members of an Assam-based who had come to meet us. They were arrested without any proper charges," Maoist leader Samar told over phone from an undisclosed location. He also added that they may later extend the bandh to West Bengal, Assam and Bihar.
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February - 12 
According to Orissadiary.com report, Odisha Police arrested three cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation by the Special Operations Groups (SOG) troopers from Jareikela area in Jharkhand on February 12. T
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According to Orissadiary.com report, Odisha Police arrested three cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation by the Special Operations Groups (SOG) troopers from Jareikela area in Jharkhand on February 12. The arrestees are identified as Aditya, Ajaya and Fingraj. The Police recovered explosives of huge quantity and Maoists leaflets from them.
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February - 12 
Central intelligence agencies communicated specific inputs to the Tamil Nadu Police that suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are conspiring to carry out attacks on VVIPs (very very important persons) during forthcoming Assembly e
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Central intelligence agencies communicated specific inputs to the Tamil Nadu Police that suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are conspiring to carry out attacks on VVIPs (very very important persons) during forthcoming Assembly elections in the State, The Hindu reported on February 13. According to highly placed intelligence sources the Ministry of Home Affairs had sent alert messages that some LTTE cadre had arrived in Tamil Nadu and were engaged in a training programme at an unknown location and that they were in the process of procuring weapons and explosive substances to execute their plan.
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February - 12 
Indian Express reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Kandri Lohar (23), a home guard, and her son Kanha (4), in Sundargarh District on February 12. Kandri, a resident of Sagjodi village of West Singhbhum D
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Indian Express reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Kandri Lohar (23), a home guard, and her son Kanha (4), in Sundargarh District on February 12. Kandri, a resident of Sagjodi village of West Singhbhum District in Jharkhand, had joined the Maoists when she was 20. She left the Maoist outfit in 2005 and later joined Odisha Police as a home guard.
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February - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant at Nambol area in Imphal East District on February 12, reports Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Laishram Rajen alias Koirajen Singh (45) of S
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant at Nambol area in Imphal East District on February 12, reports Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Laishram Rajen alias Koirajen Singh (45) of Sangakpham in Imphal East District.
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February - 12 
Sentinel reports that interrogation of the five arrested Anti-Talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDBF-ATF) militants revealed that militants continue to use the porous Meghalaya stretch of the India-Bangladesh border. Meanwhi
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Sentinel reports that interrogation of the five arrested Anti-Talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDBF-ATF) militants revealed that militants continue to use the porous Meghalaya stretch of the India-Bangladesh border. Meanwhile, a Police Officer claimed that the route used by NDBF militants is exclusively used by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants and thus there could be some link between HNLC and NDFB. As reported earlier, these militants were arrested on February 10.
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February - 12 
Sify.com reports that during a search operation in Kanker District, Chhattisgarh Police arrested two female cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near a forest area in the evening of February 12. The Police recovered one loaded
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Sify.com reports that during a search operation in Kanker District, Chhattisgarh Police arrested two female cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near a forest area in the evening of February 12. The Police recovered one loaded gun and some explosives from them. The Police are trying to establish the identities of the arrested women, Sub-Divisional Officer Anil Soni said.
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February - 12 
Special Judge TADA/POTA Court, Pawan Dev Kotwal, on February 12 awarded eight years imprisonment to seven alleged supporters of militants after 20 years of trial.
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Special Judge TADA/POTA Court, Pawan Dev Kotwal, on February 12 awarded eight years imprisonment to seven alleged supporters of militants after 20 years of trial.
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February - 12 
Three arms smugglers were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) near Oriya Basti of Walford Colony in Dimapur District on February 12, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested militants were identified as Merennokdang, Bendang Temjen and Saidul Rahman.
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Three arms smugglers were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) near Oriya Basti of Walford Colony in Dimapur District on February 12, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested militants were identified as Merennokdang, Bendang Temjen and Saidul Rahman.
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February - 12 
Times of India reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted four members of a family from Garhwa District late in the night on February 12. According to Police sources, about 50 to 60 Maoists, who came on
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Times of India reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted four members of a family from Garhwa District late in the night on February 12. According to Police sources, about 50 to 60 Maoists, who came on a bus, raided Cheharia village in Bhawnathpur block in the District and attacked Makhan Yadav's house and abducted the four of the family, leaving the female members. The abducted familily members are Makhan Yadav, his son Dhaneshwar, Shiv Kumar Yadav and his son Jitan. Garhwa Superintendent of Police Richard Lakra told Times of India that Santosh Yadav, the nephew of Makhan Yadav, was attached with the squad of Maoist area commander Munna Vishwakarma since last few years. "Santosh kidnapped his uncle and three others of the family following a long dispute over land and property," Lakra added.
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February - 12 
West Bengal Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the house of Maoist leaders Najim Sekh and Atar Sekh from Bindugram village in Burdwan District on February 12. "We recovered a U.S. made 9 mm pistol, one sten carbine gun, two magazine
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West Bengal Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the house of Maoist leaders Najim Sekh and Atar Sekh from Bindugram village in Burdwan District on February 12. "We recovered a U.S. made 9 mm pistol, one sten carbine gun, two magazines, and 35 rounds of cartridges. No arrests have been made till now," said Tirthendu Ganguly, the Officer in Charge of Mongalkote Police Station.
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February - 13 
A 48 hours bandh (general shut down) was called on Tidim Road and Moirang-Kumbi road in Bishnupur District against the abduction of private security supervisor M Boboy by Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).
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A 48 hours bandh (general shut down) was called on Tidim Road and Moirang-Kumbi road in Bishnupur District against the abduction of private security supervisor M Boboy by Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).
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February - 13 
According to Times of India, India is thinking of sending a commission to the US to get evidence in connection with the case of the Pakistani-American militant David Coleman Headley and questioning his Chicago-based wife, Shazia, who has so far been
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According to Times of India, India is thinking of sending a commission to the US to get evidence in connection with the case of the Pakistani-American militant David Coleman Headley and questioning his Chicago-based wife, Shazia, who has so far been kept away from Indian investigators.
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February - 13 
Army and Police on February 13 arrested two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who happened to be close associates of recently slain HM ‘divisional commander’ Qari Zubair, after an encounter in their house at Bhimdassa in Gool area of Ramban Dist
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Army and Police on February 13 arrested two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who happened to be close associates of recently slain HM ‘divisional commander’ Qari Zubair, after an encounter in their house at Bhimdassa in Gool area of Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrestees, identified as Tariq Ahmed Chandel and Rafiq Ahmed, were ‘B’ category militants. The Security Forces (SFs) carried out a search operation at village Thachu near Bhimdassa in the night after developing information about the presence of the two militants in the area. Anticipating that they were being chased, the militants took the forest route and reached their houses at Thachu. Their houses were cordoned off but the militants managed to take cover of their family members. It was after about two hour that the SFs arrested the militants after segregating them from their families. However, both the militants did make an attempt to escape by opening fire. They were arrested after a brief exchange of firing. Recoveries made from the possession of slain militants included one AK-56 rifle, one Chinese pistol, four grenades, two pistol magazines, two AK-56 magazines, 39 AK rounds and four pistol rounds. The arrestees were close associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ for Pir Panjal range Abu Moosa also. The LeT and HM were operating jointly in Ramban District since their strength has dwindled in most of the areas.
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February - 13 
Assam Tribune reports that top ranking National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, arrested near Byrnihat in Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya bordering Assam on February 10, admitted their involvement in a number of killings and blasts in As
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Assam Tribune reports that top ranking National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, arrested near Byrnihat in Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya bordering Assam on February 10, admitted their involvement in a number of killings and blasts in Assam, besides links with militant outfits like Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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February - 13 
Continuing its action against the stone pelters, Police on February 13 arrested 12 stone pelters from Kreeri and Pattan areas. These stone pelters were wanted in different cases of stone pelting in the District.
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Continuing its action against the stone pelters, Police on February 13 arrested 12 stone pelters from Kreeri and Pattan areas. These stone pelters were wanted in different cases of stone pelting in the District.
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February - 13 
Hindustan Times reports that a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Rameshwar Bag (60) of Panchruki village in the Jhargram area, was killed by a group of 8-10 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India
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Hindustan Times reports that a local leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Rameshwar Bag (60) of Panchruki village in the Jhargram area, was killed by a group of 8-10 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Midnapore District on February 13. Maoist posters, claiming responsibility for the killing, were recovered from the spot. They read that Bag was given 'capital punishment' for acting as Police informer, Superintendent of Police Praveen Tripathy said.
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February - 13 
India will soon extend an invitation to Pakistan for Home Secretary-level talks on counterterrorism, including progress in the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008 also known as 26/11) trial, in New Delhi in March 2011, Times of India reported on
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India will soon extend an invitation to Pakistan for Home Secretary-level talks on counterterrorism, including progress in the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008 also known as 26/11) trial, in New Delhi in March 2011, Times of India reported on February 14. Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said, "I will call my Pakistani counterpart this week inviting him to New Delhi for talks. I will propose two sets of dates to him for a meeting in the second-half of next month."
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February - 13 
Maoists abducted a station master from the Kechki station in Palamau District on February 13, reports Timesnow.tv. More than 150 armed Maoists attacked the station and abducted the station master and a porter. While the porter has been released there
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Maoists abducted a station master from the Kechki station in Palamau District on February 13, reports Timesnow.tv. More than 150 armed Maoists attacked the station and abducted the station master and a porter. While the porter has been released there has been no information on the abducted official as yet. The porter claims that the Maoists demanded for ransom for releasing the station master.
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February - 13 
Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) shot dead an unidentified Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant on February 13 in Bokajan sub-division of Karbi Anglong District in Assam. A rocket launcher, a 9mm pistol, 15 rounds of ammunitio
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Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) shot dead an unidentified Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant on February 13 in Bokajan sub-division of Karbi Anglong District in Assam. A rocket launcher, a 9mm pistol, 15 rounds of ammunition was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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February - 13 
The Centre has planned to withdraw nearly 10,000 Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir in 2011 as it feels that the State can do with less central forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "There is scope of reduction of troops is the Ho
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The Centre has planned to withdraw nearly 10,000 Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir in 2011 as it feels that the State can do with less central forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "There is scope of reduction of troops is the Home Ministry’s view. There are more than adequate forces in Kashmir and it can do with less central forces," Union Home Secretary G K Pillai told. When asked how many personnel are being pulled out from the State, he said in 2009, the centre pulled out 10 battalions (10,000 men) from the State. In 2010, it did not take out any because of the agitation from June to September. "I think this year, we can easily take out 10 battalions if not more. Irrespective of the situation, I can take out 10 battalions and it would not have any impact. We have about 70 battalions in Kashmir and we have 62 battalions in seven Left-wing affected states which are big States.... I think if I can take out, I will try to pull out as many as I can," he said. On the amendments on Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), whose withdrawal has been demanded by the State, he said this is an issue which has to be decided politically. "But OK, even if it is not done I think you can move forward and say some parts of Kashmir need not be declared disturbed. You keep the act as it is which is what the Army says don’t meddle with the Act but if you want me (Army) to act, I need that Act... You see law and order situation in Srinagar has improved. Anyway, Army is not in Srinagar. They are not operating in Budgam. You say remove it from there.... That area is no longer disturbed. This is a notification of the State Government not a State notification by Central Government," the Home Secretary said. He said the proposals for amendments in the AFSPA were before the Cabinet Committee on Security. Meanwhile, the Home Secretary allayed fears that violence may return in the Kashmir Valley, saying several major steps have been taken post-September 2010. "All-party meeting, interlocutors, two reports of the Task Force of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh reports have come. We got this employment committee report of Dr Ranjarajan that is expected this month. I think a lot of things are slowly changing. It is not fast enough as we would like," he said.
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February - 13 
Times of India reports that atop ranking cadreof the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified asBibhishan Pandit, resident of Gogladih village under the Kharagpur police station in Munger District, suspected to be involved in the land
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Times of India reports that atop ranking cadreof the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified asBibhishan Pandit, resident of Gogladih village under the Kharagpur police station in Munger District, suspected to be involved in the landmine blast that killed the then Munger Superintendent of Police (SP) K C Surendra Babu,his bodyguard and four other Policemen in January, 2005,was arrested by the Police from Teliakumri panchayat(village level local self-government institution)locality under Belhar Police Station in Banka Districton February 13. SP Shyam Kumar said, Panditwas a top ranking Maoist and had been involved in several Maoist-related incidents in the past including loot of arms from Kajra railway station. SP Kumar, while referring to the confession made by Pandit, said the Maoists were in the process of setting up a 1,000-strong squad to carry out the attack on Belhar Police Station. Police recovered 50kilograms of explosives, country-made weapons, live cartridges besides Maoist pamphlets and literature from Pandit.
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February - 14 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Armed Force (JAP) and District Police busted a Maoist camp in a forest near Baltharwa on Jhumra Hill in Gomia in Bokaro District and recovered an IED and other explosive materials. They a
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Armed Force (JAP) and District Police busted a Maoist camp in a forest near Baltharwa on Jhumra Hill in Gomia in Bokaro District and recovered an IED and other explosive materials. They also destroyed a firing range set up by the Maoists at the spot.
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February - 14 
Army and Police on February 14 conducted a major search operation for three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Bafliaz in the Surankote area of Poonch District, reported Daily Excelsior. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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Army and Police on February 14 conducted a major search operation for three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Bafliaz in the Surankote area of Poonch District, reported Daily Excelsior. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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February - 14 
Assam Tribune reports that a delegation of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 14 called on the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his official residence for an informal discussion. The delegation, headed by the ‘chairman’ of the out
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Assam Tribune reports that a delegation of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 14 called on the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his official residence for an informal discussion. The delegation, headed by the ‘chairman’ of the outfit, Arabinda Rajkhowa, arrived at the residence of the Prime Minister and held talks for about ten minutes in presence of the National Security Adviser Shivsankar Menon and Centre’s interlocutor for talks, P C Haldar. Official sources, however, termed the ULFA leader’s meeting with the Prime Minister as a courtesy call.
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February - 14 
Hundreds of students of a school in Muzaffarpur District have appealed to the Maoists and the District administration to help them resume classes which were stopped after the Maoists assaulted two teachers earlier this month. Tengrari High School was
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Hundreds of students of a school in Muzaffarpur District have appealed to the Maoists and the District administration to help them resume classes which were stopped after the Maoists assaulted two teachers earlier this month. Tengrari High School was closed since February 2, after the Maoists badly assaulted the teachers on the evening of February 1, for opposing and removing the black flag the Maoists hoisted on Republic Day [January 26, 2011]. School children, with placards in their hands during a march on February 14, appealed to the Maoists to help them reopen the school.
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February - 14 
Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a driver at Nagarjan in Dimapur District and recovered a .22 pistol with two live rounds from him. The arrestee was identified as Takutoshi (29).
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Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a driver at Nagarjan in Dimapur District and recovered a .22 pistol with two live rounds from him. The arrestee was identified as Takutoshi (29).
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February - 14 
One People Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Nongmaikhong Makha Leikai in Thoubal District on February 14, reports Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Ningthoujam Chaothi alias Tomba (49). Two magazines of M-4 a carbine, one
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One People Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Nongmaikhong Makha Leikai in Thoubal District on February 14, reports Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Ningthoujam Chaothi alias Tomba (49). Two magazines of M-4 a carbine, one magazine of M-16 Rifles and one magazine of G-3 Rifles were also recovered from him.
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February - 14 
Orissadiary.com reports that four home guards resigned from their job fearing the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kotagada Police Station in Kandhamal District on February 14. They have expressed in their resignation letter that they
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Orissadiary.com reports that four home guards resigned from their job fearing the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kotagada Police Station in Kandhamal District on February 14. They have expressed in their resignation letter that they have risk to life, so they no more like to work as home guard. Besides, more 16 home guards will resign within a week. Home guards, Ajaya Naik of Kesaraguda village, Akshay Behera of Kotagarh and Joseph Mallick of Denguda village submitted their resignation to the Home guard Commandant through the OIC of Kotagada Police Station, while another Sitaram Baliarsingh of Jabaguda also submitted his resignation. Around 20 home guards came to the Police Station to submit their resignation, out of which four submitted their resignation and others to submit their resignation in a week. All of them had earlier been threatened by Maoists, they said.
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February - 14 
PTI reports that a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supporter was killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Gopiballavpur in West Midnapore District on February 14. The bullet-riddled dead body of Parimal Hansda (2
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PTI reports that a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supporter was killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Gopiballavpur in West Midnapore District on February 14. The bullet-riddled dead body of Parimal Hansda (27), with head smashed, was recovered from a deserted spot with a poster lying nearby stating Hansda was given the extreme punishment for being a Police informer. Hansda, a resident of Rehera Ghutu village bordering Odisha, was abducted by the Maoists from his residence on February 13.
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February - 14 
Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant on February 14 from Komlathabi area in Chandel District. The arrestee was identified as Sergeant Okram Thoirakpa alias Shyam Kumar (30).
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant on February 14 from Komlathabi area in Chandel District. The arrestee was identified as Sergeant Okram Thoirakpa alias Shyam Kumar (30).
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February - 14 
Sentinel reports that leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), minus the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the first time in New Delhi on February 14. According to sources, it is a
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Sentinel reports that leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), minus the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the first time in New Delhi on February 14. According to sources, it is a courtesy meet during which both the parties will exchange and share views.
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February - 14 
Shillong Times reports that the interrogation of the five arrested National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants have revealed that it was a combined group of NDFB-HNLC (Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council), who killed the Deputy Superi
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Shillong Times reports that the interrogation of the five arrested National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants have revealed that it was a combined group of NDFB-HNLC (Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council), who killed the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Raymond Philip Diengdoh and a businessman from Assam in 2007. These militants were arrested on February 10 from Meghalaya.
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February - 14 
Sify.com reports that four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sonaram Yadav, Dharma Nage, Massa Netam and Tulsiram Netam, residents of Barda village under Badedonger Police Station area, surrendered before the Police a
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Sify.com reports that four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sonaram Yadav, Dharma Nage, Massa Netam and Tulsiram Netam, residents of Barda village under Badedonger Police Station area, surrendered before the Police at Jagdalpur in Bastar District on February 14. The surrendered Maoists have stated that they decided to join main stream of society, Superintendent of Police Sundar Raj P. said.
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February - 14 
Sify.com reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Munnalal Markam, a Special Police Officer (SPO), in Gondpalli village in Dantewada District on February 14. He was posted at Dantewada Police Station and had
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Sify.com reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Munnalal Markam, a Special Police Officer (SPO), in Gondpalli village in Dantewada District on February 14. He was posted at Dantewada Police Station and had gone to a relative's house at Gondpalli when the Maoists killed him, Police said.
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February - 14 
The SFs continued searches at several areas of Gool in Ramban District to arrest or eliminate LeT top ‘commander’ Abu Moosa, involved in a series of militant activities.
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The SFs continued searches at several areas of Gool in Ramban District to arrest or eliminate LeT top ‘commander’ Abu Moosa, involved in a series of militant activities.
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February - 14 
Times of India reports that, armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a State-run school building at Barhara in Chakkarbandha forest in Gaya District late in the night of February 14. Over 50 armed Maoists surrounded t
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Times of India reports that, armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a State-run school building at Barhara in Chakkarbandha forest in Gaya District late in the night of February 14. Over 50 armed Maoists surrounded the school, commanded the villagers watching a cultural programme to leave the premises and detonated dynamites and blew up the building. The building was earlier being used as a Central Reserve Police Force camp, the Police said.
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February - 14 
Union Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said that the emergence of right-wing terror elements in the country was a cause of worry for the Government, though adding that this is not a big threat at present, Times of India reported on February 15. His rema
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Union Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai said that the emergence of right-wing terror elements in the country was a cause of worry for the Government, though adding that this is not a big threat at present, Times of India reported on February 15. His remark came when different probe agencies including CBI and NIA had, of late, got leads pointing out that a group of Hindu radicals had carried out blasts in Malegaon (both in 2006 and 2008), Mecca Masjid ( Hyderabad), Ajmer Sharif, Modasa (Gujarat) and the Samjhauta Express train.
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February - 15 
According to Times of India, on February 15, the Chief of the Army's central command surveyed Abujmad forests from the air and then landed in Raipur to allay anxieties over a potential conflict escalation in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M
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According to Times of India, on February 15, the Chief of the Army's central command surveyed Abujmad forests from the air and then landed in Raipur to allay anxieties over a potential conflict escalation in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) controlled forest in Narayanpur District where the Army plans to train its troops. "We will exercise maximum restraint in Abujmad. This is our country, they are our people," said Lieutenant General Vijay Ahluwalia, emphasising that the Army would be deployed solely for the purpose of training. He said the training will be restricted to manoeuvres with no firing drills and that it would be gradually scaled up to the brigade level. "The time frame will be dictated by the consultations with the State Government," he said, adding that Chhattisgarh Government had offered 500 square kilometers to the Army for jungle warfare training in 2007. "We are considering 2-3 locations. The area could be 20 x 25 kilometers or larger". Later, he added that the process was being delayed since there were no revenue records for the land on offer. This indicates that the training range will be inside Abujmad, and not on its edges, as was indicated earlier. Abujmad is an unsurveyed forest spread over 4000 square kilometers, with not a single Police post, and barely any civil administration. It is believed to be controlled by Maoists, who have declared it a 'liberated area'. The Army also plans to set up a counter-insurgency warfare school near Saraipali in Mahasamund District, adds Indian Express.
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February - 15 
Another Maoist, identified as Chinmoy Murmu, was arrested from Taldangra area of Bankura District. “Acting on specific information about some senior Maoist leaders assembled in Taldangra area, we conducted a raid and arrested Chinmoy. A firearm, ammu
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Another Maoist, identified as Chinmoy Murmu, was arrested from Taldangra area of Bankura District. “Acting on specific information about some senior Maoist leaders assembled in Taldangra area, we conducted a raid and arrested Chinmoy. A firearm, ammunition and Maoist documents were recovered from him,” Bankura SP Pranav Kumar told IANS. Chinmoy was an active member of Maoist squad run by Ranjit Pal in Ayodhya Hills in Purulia District. He then shifted to Lalgarh to assist senior leaders. Recently, Chinmoy was assigned to strengthen the outfit’s base in Taldangra area.
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February - 15 
Army Chief General V K Singh talking about the proposal to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir stated that the matter was under Government consideration. "There has been a lot of discussion on the issue. Right
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Army Chief General V K Singh talking about the proposal to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir stated that the matter was under Government consideration. "There has been a lot of discussion on the issue. Right now, it is with the Government and I would not like to say much on it except that it (AFSPA) was enforced with some objective. I would like to tell you that those people opposing it, do it for their personal interest. It is only 3.7 per cent things, which have been taken into consideration. And the whole investigation is done and many times it is done to give a bad name to the Army. And it’s the speciality of our Army that we don’t do anything wrong," General Singh asserted.
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February - 15 
Army on February 15 said that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come to a "satisfactory" level and the number of militants operating in the State has fallen by half in the past few years, reported Daily Excelsior. "The security si
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Army on February 15 said that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come to a "satisfactory" level and the number of militants operating in the State has fallen by half in the past few years, reported Daily Excelsior. "The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has come to a satisfactory level. The number of militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir has decreased to 400 from 800-900 in the past few years," General Officer Commanding (GOC, 9 Corps), Lieutenant General A K Choudhary told reporters. Talking about infiltration he said, “Infiltration attempts and number of militants entering J&K has come down," adding, that several measures including three tier fencing have been put in place to check cross-border infiltration. Referring to cease-fire violations by Pakistani troops, he said recently three such violations have been reported along the Indo-Pak border. To a question about troop’s withdrawal in J&K, he said that there is a need to take a holistic view on the issue. The Unified Headquarter — the highest security assessment panel in J&K — will assess and take a decision in this regard, he said, adding further, "When the security environment improves further, there should be less visibility of forces."
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February - 15 
Assam Tribune reports that ‘chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa said on February 15 that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an honourable and acceptable solution to the ULFA-Centre peace talks. The ULFA ‘chair
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Assam Tribune reports that ‘chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa said on February 15 that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an honourable and acceptable solution to the ULFA-Centre peace talks. The ULFA ‘chairman’ while terming the meeting with the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister as fruitful, said that the Prime Minister assured that the rights of the people of Assam would be upheld through an honourable and acceptable solution.
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February - 15 
Assam Tribune reports that the prime suspect behind some of the major bombings in Assam, Mathuram Brahma alias Mudoi of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), who was arrested by Meghalaya Police from village Rangsana in Ri-bhoi District b
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Assam Tribune reports that the prime suspect behind some of the major bombings in Assam, Mathuram Brahma alias Mudoi of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), who was arrested by Meghalaya Police from village Rangsana in Ri-bhoi District bordering Assam on February 10, would be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
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February - 15 
Assam Tribune reports that the trial into the October 30, 2008 serial blasts, which claimed more than 90 lives, besides leaving hundreds injured, would finally begin on February 28. The case, in which Ranjan Daimary, the ‘chief’ of the NDFB is a prim
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Assam Tribune reports that the trial into the October 30, 2008 serial blasts, which claimed more than 90 lives, besides leaving hundreds injured, would finally begin on February 28. The case, in which Ranjan Daimary, the ‘chief’ of the NDFB is a prime accused, was committed to the Sessions Court, Kamrup on February 15. Meanwhile, Assam Police secured five days custody of the four NDFB militants who were arrested by the Meghalaya Police on February 10 from Byrnihat in Ri Bhoi District.
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February - 15 
Militants lobbed a grenade towards a Security Forces (SFs) bunker near bus stand in the Sopore town. An unnamed Police spokesman said, "The grenade fell aside and did not explode. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad of the Police disposed off this unexplo
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Militants lobbed a grenade towards a Security Forces (SFs) bunker near bus stand in the Sopore town. An unnamed Police spokesman said, "The grenade fell aside and did not explode. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad of the Police disposed off this unexploded grenade safely. No one was hurt in the incident."
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February - 15 
Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on February15 said that he has no doubt on the integrity of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai as far as the Naga
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Nagaland Post reports that Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on February15 said that he has no doubt on the integrity of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai as far as the Naga political issue was concerned. He said the Nagas should sincerely work to frame a “Common agenda” to be the basis for political negotiation with the Government of India as there cannot be separate solutions for each group. “There can be only one solution once and for all,” he asserted adding, “I don’t think the Government of India will go for separate settlements with each group.”
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February - 15 
National Investigation Agency has filed charge-sheet against 10 members of the banned terrorist organization United National Liberation Front (UNLF) of Manipur in the Special Court of National Investigation Agency in Guwahati for their involvement in
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National Investigation Agency has filed charge-sheet against 10 members of the banned terrorist organization United National Liberation Front (UNLF) of Manipur in the Special Court of National Investigation Agency in Guwahati for their involvement in waging war against the country, raising funds by resorting to large scale extortion from Government as well as private bodies in Manipur and for trying to procure arms and ammunition from foreign countries. The chargesheeted persons include the UNLF ‘chairman’ R K Meghen alias Saniyama, who is currently in judicial custody. Times of India adds that the investigation conducted by NIA revealed that UNLF made some attempts to procure weapons with the help of some Chinese origin people.
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of different outfits in the past few days. The arrestees are two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants arrested on February 15 and 16 in Soibam Leikai area and Yainganpo
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of different outfits in the past few days. The arrestees are two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants arrested on February 15 and 16 in Soibam Leikai area and Yainganpokpi market in Imphal West District , one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant arrested on February 16 and one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant arrested on February 16 from Tera Sapam Leikai in Imphal West District .The arrestees were identified as Y tomcha Singh (30), Chongtham Roni Singh (40), Keithellakpam Dhanabir (38) and Ningthoujam James Singh (23).
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February - 15 
Shillong Times reports that Dima National Democratic Front (DNDF) 'chairman' Janata Maramsa alias Bihari Dimasa was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Dima Hasao District on February 15. Bihari Dimasa was earlier a member of Bla
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Shillong Times reports that Dima National Democratic Front (DNDF) 'chairman' Janata Maramsa alias Bihari Dimasa was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Dima Hasao District on February 15. Bihari Dimasa was earlier a member of Black Widow (BW). When the outfit laid down arms on October 2, 2009, he along with some of his comrades abstained from surrendering and formed DNDF in February 2010.
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February - 15 
Sify.com reports that Uttam Mahato, a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Gautam Rana operating in Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District, was arrested on February 15. Uttam, arrested from his native place
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Sify.com reports that Uttam Mahato, a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Gautam Rana operating in Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District, was arrested on February 15. Uttam, arrested from his native place Tatai, was wanted in several cases, including four murders, arson and damaging Government properties, Jhargram Superintendent of Police (SP) Praveen Tripathi said.
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February - 15 
The Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) blocked the National Highway in Nalbari District on February 15 in protest against the Government’s indifferent attitude towards peace talks with it, reports Sentinel.
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The Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) blocked the National Highway in Nalbari District on February 15 in protest against the Government’s indifferent attitude towards peace talks with it, reports Sentinel.
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February - 15 
The Union Home Ministry has agreed to provide nearly INR 30 crore worth assistance for the purchase of non-lethal weapons and ammunition for the Jammu and Kashmir Police and para-military personnel, reported Daily Excelsior. The Police Headquarters w
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The Union Home Ministry has agreed to provide nearly INR 30 crore worth assistance for the purchase of non-lethal weapons and ammunition for the Jammu and Kashmir Police and para-military personnel, reported Daily Excelsior. The Police Headquarters would procure the non-lethal weapons from Defence and Research Development Organisation (DRDO). The specially made rifles by the DRDO will fire plastic pellets in four directions at a time, which would help in easy and quick dispersal of the crowd and protestors. "The crowd will be dispersed with plastic pellets fired from the specially designed DRDO guns without any casualties’’, Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said. Khoda said Police would use all possible techniques to avoid casualties on the part of protestors. It was in this context that latest techniques of non-lethal weapons are being procured.
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February - 15 
Unidentified assailants in the night of February 15 opened fire on the house of a Government employee at Dorhama in the Kreeri area of Pattan tehsil (revenue unit) in Baramulla District, injuring two girls, according to Daily Excelsior. The assailant
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Unidentified assailants in the night of February 15 opened fire on the house of a Government employee at Dorhama in the Kreeri area of Pattan tehsil (revenue unit) in Baramulla District, injuring two girls, according to Daily Excelsior. The assailants carrying pistols broke the window panes of the house of one Ghulam Mohiuddin Akhoon, an engineer in the State’s Roads and Buildings Department, and opened fire on the inmates injuring Akhoon’s 19-year-old sister Shaista Akbar and eight-year-old niece Momina.
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February - 16 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and Odisha Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel, during their joint patrolling recovered and defused three landmines from two places along the Odisha-Jharkhand border, about 25 kilometers from
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and Odisha Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel, during their joint patrolling recovered and defused three landmines from two places along the Odisha-Jharkhand border, about 25 kilometers from Rourkela in Sundargarh District. Two landmines weighing about 10 kilograms each were recovered at a place between Raidihi and Nuagaon, while another landmine of about 25 kilograms was recovered between Mahuapada and Nuagaon road.
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February - 16 
According to a Times of India report, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extorts industrialists, illegal miners and even poor villagers to raise close to INR 20 billion every year. Police forces in States where the CPI-Maoist has a stro
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According to a Times of India report, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extorts industrialists, illegal miners and even poor villagers to raise close to INR 20 billion every year. Police forces in States where the CPI-Maoist has a strong presence concede they do not have the exact earnings of the outfit but say it can rival a mid-size corporate house with an annual turnover upwards of INR 15 billion. "Our estimates put the all-India annual collection of the (CPI-Maoist) to be between Rs 1,500 crore and Rs 1,600 crore. We suspect 10% of this is collected from Odisha," an unnamed Senior Police Officer from the State said. The Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Vishwa Ranjan recently said the Maoists make close to INR 20 billion through extortion. He called the figure a "guestimate" based on seized Maoist cashbooks and other vital papers recovered in recent months. From Bihar the Maoists collect about INR 2 billion every year. While Maoists extort nearly INR 3.2 billion every year from Jharkhand, extortion estimates from Maharashtra are somewhere between INR 50 million and INR 250 million.
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February - 16 
An advanced central force of 100 companies of security men, to prevent pre-poll violence, will start arriving from February 20 for deployment in the Maoist-dominated areas and in North Bengal, reports PTI. West Bengal chief secretary Samar Ghosh said
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An advanced central force of 100 companies of security men, to prevent pre-poll violence, will start arriving from February 20 for deployment in the Maoist-dominated areas and in North Bengal, reports PTI. West Bengal chief secretary Samar Ghosh said that of the total 800 companies of central forces sought by the State Government, an advanced team of 100 companies will start arriving from February 20.
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February - 16 
Assam Tribune reports that the North Eastern States including Assam have supported the Centre’s move to extend the ban on outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for another term. An Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal on February 16 he
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Assam Tribune reports that the North Eastern States including Assam have supported the Centre’s move to extend the ban on outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for another term. An Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal on February 16 heard the counsels for the four States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Nagaland and posted the matter for further hearing on March 3. Nagaland Government, which is yet to give its opinion on banning ULFA, has been directed to submit it by the next date of hearing.
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February - 16 
Chief Secretary-Director General of Police level meeting held in Guwahati on February 16 between Assam and Meghalaya reviewed the current situation in the ethnic-violence hit border areas and contemplated roping in the army for joint patrolling in th
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Chief Secretary-Director General of Police level meeting held in Guwahati on February 16 between Assam and Meghalaya reviewed the current situation in the ethnic-violence hit border areas and contemplated roping in the army for joint patrolling in the areas on a "long-term basis". The meeting discussed various confidence building measures, especially with reference to repatriate those displaced people who have not yet returned to their respective states. Joint visits, comprising administration officials, public representatives and community leaders, would be conducted to Goalpara in Assam where there are some nine thousand five hundred displaced people still sheltered in the relief camps and are reluctant to come back to their villages in Meghalaya. Twelve people were killed, thousands of houses torched and some fifty thousand people displaced in the riots of Meghalaya's East Garo Hills and neighbouring Assam's Goalpara district between January 1 and 9.
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February - 16 
Four more home guards of Kotagarh Police Station, Trinath Paltasingh, Susant Baliarsingh, Kabi Chandra Nayak and Nilanchala Dandasena, have tendered their resignations to the Superintendent of Police citing the reason that they are being threatened b
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Four more home guards of Kotagarh Police Station, Trinath Paltasingh, Susant Baliarsingh, Kabi Chandra Nayak and Nilanchala Dandasena, have tendered their resignations to the Superintendent of Police citing the reason that they are being threatened by Maoists in Kandhamal District. Four of their colleagues resigned from the job citing the same reason on February 14.
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February - 16 
Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 16 claimed that India was better prepared to deal with acts of terror and prevent many potential terrorist acts. The PM, however, acknowledged that the internal security scenario continued to be a matter
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Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 16 claimed that India was better prepared to deal with acts of terror and prevent many potential terrorist acts. The PM, however, acknowledged that the internal security scenario continued to be a matter of great concern and the Government continued to worry about terror acts in the country.
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February - 16 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is under control and people of the State can look forward to "orderly development" and job opportunities for the youths in the near future, Daily Excelsior reported.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is under control and people of the State can look forward to "orderly development" and job opportunities for the youths in the near future, Daily Excelsior reported. "In Jammu and Kashmir, after some turbulence, there are signs that we are getting things are under control and that the people of Jammu and Kashmir can look forward to orderly development of development processes," he said in an interaction with television editors. He said a number of committees, set up to deal with various aspects of development process, were working to chart out the future course of action. "(Renowned economist) Dr C Rangarajan is preparing a report on the employment aspects and I do feel that if that report is implemented, it would bring a fresh ray of hope to the young people in Jammu and Kashmir who are eagerly searching for productive employment opportunities," the Prime Minister said.
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February - 16 
Responding to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's February 16 statement about the situation in Kashmir being under control, All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said the present lull in violence in the Valley was te
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Responding to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's February 16 statement about the situation in Kashmir being under control, All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said the present lull in violence in the Valley was temporary. "Indian troops and police killed around 150 youth and arrested thousands in 2010 and ensured the peace of the graveyard here but it does not mean everything is okay," Geelani said in a statement. He said the world and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should not be "happy" about this temporary phase of lull in Kashmir. Reacting to the Prime Minister's statement that the recent demonstrations in Egypt against autocracy cannot be replicated in democratic India, Geelani claimed that in Jammu and Kashmir, an "Egypt like situation" had been in place in 2008, 2009 and 2010. "People, by coming on the roads, have done a referendum that they are not satisfied with India," he said, adding, "The people of Kashmir will bring such a revolution that the revolutions of Egypt and other countries will look pale."
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant, identified as Pynshai Kharbani, from Motphran area of Shillong city on February 16, reports Shillong Times. A pistol and two bullets were seized from his possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant, identified as Pynshai Kharbani, from Motphran area of Shillong city on February 16, reports Shillong Times. A pistol and two bullets were seized from his possession.
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February - 16 
Sentinel reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said talk with the talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will have ‘far-reaching consequences’. Assam Tribune adds that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused to co
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Sentinel reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said talk with the talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will have ‘far-reaching consequences’. Assam Tribune adds that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused to commit a time-frame for resolution of their vexed problems, though he mentioned that Government of India is serious about an honourable solution. He also observed that the situation in North-east is getting normalised
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February - 16 
Telegraph reports on February 16 that surrendered militants of Assam are taking lessons to become entrepreneurs. Altogether 28 surrendered militants are attending a programme conducted by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship. The militants from U
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Telegraph reports on February 16 that surrendered militants of Assam are taking lessons to become entrepreneurs. Altogether 28 surrendered militants are attending a programme conducted by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship. The militants from United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) appreciated the programme, which includes behavioural lessons, identifying opportunities and preparation of business plans.
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February - 16 
Telegraph reports that the four arrested National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants revealed during interrogation that Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) received training from the
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Telegraph reports that the four arrested National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants revealed during interrogation that Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) received training from the Bodo outfit. The GNLA, on the other hand, has also been helping the NDFB by providing shelter to its cadres.
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February - 16 
The Hindu reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted R. Veenil Krishna, District Collector of Malkangiri District while he was returning after an interaction programme in K Gumma block of the District on February 16. Th
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The Hindu reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted R. Veenil Krishna, District Collector of Malkangiri District while he was returning after an interaction programme in K Gumma block of the District on February 16. The incident happened, just two days before Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's scheduled video-conference with the Collectors of 60 Maoist-hit Districts.
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February - 16 
The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal, identified as Wadeka Nasanna, of Dandabadi village under Narayanpatna Block in Koraput District late in the night of February 16. According to Koraput Sup
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The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal, identified as Wadeka Nasanna, of Dandabadi village under Narayanpatna Block in Koraput District late in the night of February 16. According to Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup Sahu, a group around 20 Maoists dragged Nasanna out of his house and slit his throat open. The Maoists left a handwritten letter at the spot claiming the victim was killed as he was opposed to the activities of the Maoists and the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) in the area. Sahu said Wadeka might have been killed only to create terror in the area. The tribal had no links either with the Police or with the Maoist supporters. “We suspect he refused to oblige the directives of Maoists for which he was killed so that the incident may create panic in the minds of others living in remote areas,” the SP said.
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February - 16 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on February 16 filed the final charge sheet in a special court in Kochi against 24 accused, including a Pakistan national, in the "Kashmir terror recruitment” case, relating to enrolment of several youths from
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on February 16 filed the final charge sheet in a special court in Kochi against 24 accused, including a Pakistan national, in the "Kashmir terror recruitment” case, relating to enrolment of several youths from Kerala for anti-national activities, reports Daily Excelsior. The case against the accused, including Pakistani national Wali Abdul Rahiman, was that they had conspired with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and recruited several youths from Kerala to carry out anti-national activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The youths, recruited in 2006, were given armed training in terrorist modules to wage war against India, the charge sheet said. Wali, the main link between the LeT and the Keralites, has been absconding while four youths recruited from northern districts of Kerala, died in encounters with security forces in 2008. So far 10 persons had been arrested in the case while the absconding included the first accused Abdul Jaleel from Kerala. The accused included four youths killed in encounters with the Security Force personnel in October 2008 and T. Nazir, who is now in jail in connection with the Bangalore bomb blasts case.
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February - 16 
Times of India reports that joint forces recovered a pistol from a panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office at the Belatikri village of Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on February 15. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) C.
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Times of India reports that joint forces recovered a pistol from a panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office at the Belatikri village of Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on February 15. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) C. Murugan said he visited the panchayat office with the joint forces after he came to know that the census work was disrupted at that area due to the trouble created by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. Police said the office was empty and during a search they found the 9-mm pistol wrapped in a blanket. Police, however, are yet to confirm who had left the arms. "We have learnt that some outsiders have been staying at the panchayat office," said an unnamed Police official.
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February - 17 
"The parliamentary consultative committee on roads, which met today (February 17), headed by Union Transport Minister C P Joshi advocated higher security for contractors working in high risk zones -- especially in 1,457 kilometres stretches out of 5,
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"The parliamentary consultative committee on roads, which met today (February 17), headed by Union Transport Minister C P Joshi advocated higher security for contractors working in high risk zones -- especially in 1,457 kilometres stretches out of 5,477 kilometres projects approved in Left Wing Extremism affected States," an unnamed Road Ministry official said, reports PTI. Concerned over execution of barely 118 kilometres of road projects in a year's span in LWE-hit eight States, the parliamentary panel felt the need for extending high security cover to contractors executing projects under "high risk" zone in the country.
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February - 17 
A meeting attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, Principal Secretary (Home) B R Sharma and Commander of the Army’s 15 Corps, which guards the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant General A Hasnain reviewed withdraw
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A meeting attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, Principal Secretary (Home) B R Sharma and Commander of the Army’s 15 Corps, which guards the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant General A Hasnain reviewed withdrawal of Disturbed Area Act from Srinagar and Budgam. However, no decision was yet known on the issue. A similar committee of DGP, Home Secretary and Army Corps Commander based at Nagrota will review the withdrawal of the Act in Jammu. As per norms, once the Disturbed Area Act is removed, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) automatically ceases to be in force.
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February - 17 
A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) trooper, patrolling on the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich District, was injured in a firing incident from across the boundary, SSB officials said on February 18, reported Times of India. "The incident took place on Friday w
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A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) trooper, patrolling on the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich District, was injured in a firing incident from across the boundary, SSB officials said on February 18, reported Times of India. "The incident took place on Friday when an eight-member SSB team, patrolling the Indo-Nepal border near Lambi forest, intercepted a group of seven Nepali Maoist [Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)] who were trying to sneak into the Indian territory, following which they started firing at the security personnel and fled into the jungles," SSB second-in-command S. S. Bisht said. One of the troopers was injured in the firing, he added.
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February - 17 
A splinter group of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) headed by Sachin Debberma has ‘reportedly’ joined hands with its arch rival National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), reports Assam Tribune. Sources confirmed that ATTF suffered a vertical split o
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A splinter group of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) headed by Sachin Debberma has ‘reportedly’ joined hands with its arch rival National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), reports Assam Tribune. Sources confirmed that ATTF suffered a vertical split over sharing of funds leading to exit of self-styled militant leader Sachin Debbarma from the outfit about one-and-half month ago. According to latest intelligence inputs, a group of 14-15 hardcore cadres of ATTF headed by Sachin Debbarma merged with NLFT to carry on the subversive activities in Tripura.
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February - 17 
Assam Tribune reports that, Rupasing Phaklary, a senior militant belonging to the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) was arrested from Balachanda village of Selsella in West Garo Hills District on February 17.
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Assam Tribune reports that, Rupasing Phaklary, a senior militant belonging to the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) was arrested from Balachanda village of Selsella in West Garo Hills District on February 17. During interrogation he revealed that he belonged to the September 2005 batch of militants who received training at the NDFB camp in Khagrachari deep inside Bangladesh.
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February - 17 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the Maoists to release the “young Collector who is known for his hard work for the poor and tribals”. Residents of Malkangiri town observed a shutdown and held a massive rally demanding his safe release. In Kandham
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the Maoists to release the “young Collector who is known for his hard work for the poor and tribals”. Residents of Malkangiri town observed a shutdown and held a massive rally demanding his safe release. In Kandhamal, Ganjam, Rayagada and Mayurbhanj, where Krishna had worked in various capacities, people organised rallies and enforced bandhs.
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February - 17 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the removal of 12 more bunkers from the Srinagar city as part of an exercise launched last year to reduce the footprints of the Security Forces in the Valley, reports IBNLive. With this, the total number of secu
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the removal of 12 more bunkers from the Srinagar city as part of an exercise launched last year to reduce the footprints of the Security Forces in the Valley, reports IBNLive. With this, the total number of security bunkers removed in the Valley stands at 39 with 27 of them removed earlier by the Government in two phases. The decision to undertake removal of bunkers in other towns will be taken shortly, an official spokesperson said. Also, Abdullah again urged the separatist leaders to accept the invitation and enter into a dialogue with interlocutors for finding a solution to Kashmir issue, adds Daily Excelsior.
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February - 17 
Daily Excelsior reports that Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District in the night of February 17. Official sources said Pakistan Army opened firing on forward Indian Post No. 464 at
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Daily Excelsior reports that Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District in the night of February 17. Official sources said Pakistan Army opened firing on forward Indian Post No. 464 at Balnoi in Krishna Ghati sector at 7pm violating cease-fire in an attempt to push armed militants into Indian side. The firing continued for 45 minutes in which rocket projectile grenades (RPGs) were also used by Pakistani troops. Troops from Indian side retaliated to neutralize the militants and thwart their infiltration attempt. This is the third time that the Pakistani troops have violated the cease-fire in the Poonch sector in 2011. The first and the second incidents of cease-fire violation were reported on January 2 and January 13. The ceasefire came into effect in November 2003.
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February - 17 
Defence Minister A K Antony on February 17 dismissed demands for the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir, saying infiltration attempts were still continuing and terrorists could not be given any "opportunity
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Defence Minister A K Antony on February 17 dismissed demands for the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir, saying infiltration attempts were still continuing and terrorists could not be given any "opportunity to succeed" there, Daily Excelsior reported. "Militancy has come down substantially but at the same time our feedback is not giving us comfort. Attempts for infiltration are still continuing... We cannot take any step that will give an opportunity for militants to succeed there," he told reporters. The Minister was asked if the controversial Act could be repealed, or withdrawn from the Kashmir valley. Stressing on the need for armed forces to be careful, Antony said, "Inimical forces across the border, 24x7 they are trying to send people to Jammu and Kashmir." Observing that the situation in the State was fast improving "because of various reasons", he said the Security Forces cannot relax and have to be vigilant. Antony also acknowledged that separatists in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East are "misusing" social networking sites and said "proper corrective action" will be taken. Responding to queries on "misuse" of social networking sites like Facebook by the separatists, the Minister said, "We know people are misusing these but at the same time we are not going to take any hasty decision." He refused to comment on limiting the access of social networking sites in the States where the services are being misused. "We will see, nothing has been decided now," he said. Antony said "proper corrective action" will be taken after ascertaining the whole issue. Of late, the separatist forces in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East were found actively using social networking sites to spread their propaganda. With their membership increasing with each day, they also initiate online discussions and post their comments on issues like stone-pelting and others.
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February - 17 
DNA reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bhim Baske and Ganesh Murmu were arrested after a gunfight at Bera and Baghghora by the Police in West Midnapore District on February 17. "Seeing the Forces appro
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DNA reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bhim Baske and Ganesh Murmu were arrested after a gunfight at Bera and Baghghora by the Police in West Midnapore District on February 17. "Seeing the Forces approaching their hideout, the Maoists opened fire. The gun battle continued for a few hours. None of the Security personnel were injured," Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar Verma said. "We have been able to recover a cache of arms including one INSAS rifle and two magazines looted from Silda camp on February 15, 2010; one SLR looted from the EFR patrol party at Gidhni on November 27, 2009 and one .303 rifle with magazine looted from Sankrail Police Station on October 20, 2009," Verma said. "With this recovery we have been able recover 26 of the 70 weapons snatched from the Police by the Maoists," Verma added. The Police also recovered one 9-mm pistol, one single barrel rifle, seven kilograms explosives, 5 socket landmines, 8 detonators, 4 flash guns, one camera, a number plate of a vehicle, camouflage dress, women's garments, torch, cell phones, besides materials for making explosives, medicines and one notebook with detailed training module was recovered from the spot, Verma said
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February - 17 
Government sources told The Indian Express on February 17 that they had been able to make contact with Akkaraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK, a top Maoist leader who is on the Maoist central committee, to negotiate the safe release of the abd
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Government sources told The Indian Express on February 17 that they had been able to make contact with Akkaraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK, a top Maoist leader who is on the Maoist central committee, to negotiate the safe release of the abducted District Collector and the junior engineer. The Maoists have demanded the release of three or four of their comrades, including Ramakrishna’s wife Padma, who was arrested in November 2010 in Koraput while she was on her way to Narayanpatna to meet Ramakrishna and their son Prithvi.
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February - 17 
IANS reports that the restrictions on movement of passenger trains during night in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till February 24, a Railway statement said on February 1
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IANS reports that the restrictions on movement of passenger trains during night in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till February 24, a Railway statement said on February 17. 'In view of security reasons, running of the passenger trains on Kharagpur-Adra, Chakradharpur-Rourkela and Kharagpur-Tata sections will continue to be suspended 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. till February 24,' a South Eastern Railway (SER) statement said.
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February - 17 
Late in the night of February 17, the Maoists sent a release written in Telugu to some reporters, saying Someswara Rao, former professor of Economics at Sambalpur University, Haragopal, retired professor of Political Science, Central University, Hyde
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Late in the night of February 17, the Maoists sent a release written in Telugu to some reporters, saying Someswara Rao, former professor of Economics at Sambalpur University, Haragopal, retired professor of Political Science, Central University, Hyderabad; and Ganjam (Orissa)-based convener of Political Prisoners Release Committee Dandapani Mohanty be made mediators. "I spoke to Rao and Haragopal. Both agreed to be interlocutors," said State Home Secretary U. N. Behera. The Government is yet to decide on Mohanty.
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February - 17 
On February 17, Policemen repulsed a militant attack on their post in Baramulla, official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of heavily-armed militants opened fire on Police post at Warpora village of Sopore. Police guards fired back and
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On February 17, Policemen repulsed a militant attack on their post in Baramulla, official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of heavily-armed militants opened fire on Police post at Warpora village of Sopore. Police guards fired back and repulsed the militant attack. No one was injured in the gun-battle that lasted for nearly half-an-hour. No militant outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the incident.
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February - 17 
Sentinel reports that three top Assam-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, who were arrested by Orissa Police on February 12 from Saranda forest, were on February 17 taken on transit remand by the Assam Police for further inter
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Sentinel reports that three top Assam-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, who were arrested by Orissa Police on February 12 from Saranda forest, were on February 17 taken on transit remand by the Assam Police for further interrogation. Police sources said that a team of Assam Police and Intelligence Bureau visited Rourkela in Orissa and found some vital clues linking their activities with the United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA). Rourkela Police had arrested Aditya Borah and two of his aides – Trithraj Orang and Asik Sabar alias Ajaya – besides seizing arms, explosives and Maoist literatures. During interrogation by local Police, the Maoists revealed that they were here to meet the Maoist leader Koteshwar Rao alias Kisanji on the direction of their Assam-based leader Dipak Ray.
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February - 17 
SFs, on February 17, arrested one KCP militant, who was allegedly involved in the grenade attack at the Singjamei Chongtham Leikai residence of Chongtham Ranbir on February 10, from Kohima. The arrestee was identified as Sarang-them Digvijay. Followi
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SFs, on February 17, arrested one KCP militant, who was allegedly involved in the grenade attack at the Singjamei Chongtham Leikai residence of Chongtham Ranbir on February 10, from Kohima. The arrestee was identified as Sarang-them Digvijay. Following the arrest of Digvijay, Police commandos have managed to apprehend at least six individuals including KCP cadres and sympathisers from different parts of Imphal in the follow up operations. The arrested militants and sympathizers are Laithangbam Ingocha (46), his wife Sandhya- rani, Khamnam Ton alias Lingjel Devi, parents of Digvijay and Sarangthem Ongbi Sana-tombi Devi.
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February - 17 
Shillong Times reports that eleven days after being abducted on February 6 at gunpoint by suspected militants belonging to the anti talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), the three remaining volunteers of World Wide Fund-I
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Shillong Times reports that eleven days after being abducted on February 6 at gunpoint by suspected militants belonging to the anti talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), the three remaining volunteers of World Wide Fund-India (WWF) - Syed Nausad Zaman, Goutom Kishore Sharma and Pranjal Kumar Saikia - were released unharmed near Kokrajhar town in Western Assam on February 17.
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February - 17 
State Home Secretary U. N. Behera told The Indian Express that commando action was not being considered to free Krishna and Majhi. “Any commando action would endanger their lives. We have halted all combing operations, and are open to all channels of
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State Home Secretary U. N. Behera told The Indian Express that commando action was not being considered to free Krishna and Majhi. “Any commando action would endanger their lives. We have halted all combing operations, and are open to all channels of discussion... We are ready for a dialogue with the Maoists at the district and state levels”. Behera said he had asked social activist Swami Agnivesh, who recently helped in the release of five security men abducted by Maoists in Chhattisgarh, to open talks with the Maoists. Agnivesh had told The Indian Express that he had appealed to the Maoists to treat Krishna and Majhi with respect and cause them no bodily harm. “I would also appeal to the Maoists not to be rigid with the 48-hour deadline,” he had said.
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February - 17 
The Assistant Secretary Military Affairs of the Military Council faction of KCP, in a press release stated that the non locals residing in Manipur should leave the State, reports Kanglaonline.
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The Assistant Secretary Military Affairs of the Military Council faction of KCP, in a press release stated that the non locals residing in Manipur should leave the State, reports Kanglaonline.
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February - 17 
The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Tamenglong District demanded immediate withdrawal of Police commandos deployed in Jiribam, reports Sangai Express. The student body alleged that the commandos have let loose a reign of terror in Jiribam and its a
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The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Tamenglong District demanded immediate withdrawal of Police commandos deployed in Jiribam, reports Sangai Express. The student body alleged that the commandos have let loose a reign of terror in Jiribam and its adjoining villages of Tamenglong district like Phaitol and Tatbung by arresting and thrashing innocent civilians on the pretext of counter insurgency operations.
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February - 17 
Times of India reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple - ‘commander’ Balaraju (27) and wife Sunitha (24) - fed up with the party ideology surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) G. Srinivas, in Kakinada city of
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Times of India reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple - ‘commander’ Balaraju (27) and wife Sunitha (24) - fed up with the party ideology surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) G. Srinivas, in Kakinada city of East Godavari District on February 17. The Couple, worked in Andhra-Odisha border (AOB), and carried INR 300,000 reward each on their heads. The couple, hailed from Addateegala mandal (administrative unit) in the District, joined Maoist activities in 1997. Balaraju worked as a ‘commander’, but after marrying Sunitha, he was demoted as a member in 2003. The duo played a key role in various attacks on Police Stations and igniting landmines. They took part in the attack on Bodapudi Police Station in Malkangiri District in Odisha in 1999 and took away 40 pistols. They were part of the team which attacked Dharakonda outpost in Visakhapatnam in 2002 in which eight policemen were killed. They also blasted a vehicle which claimed the lives of 10 policemen near Kalimela Police Station in late 2000.
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February - 17 
Times of India reports that over 30 heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided a construction site of Gammon India, and set ablaze one dumper truck and one road construction machine belonging to the company in Raghunathp
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Times of India reports that over 30 heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided a construction site of Gammon India, and set ablaze one dumper truck and one road construction machine belonging to the company in Raghunathpur village under the Gurua Police Station of Gaya District on February 17. Gammon India is engaged in execution of the INR 3.75 billion mega road project linking the remote Dumaria Block headquarters with the State capital through a four-lane road. The Maoists did not cause any harm to the workers present at the construction site. Before leaving the place, the extremists raised slogans in favour of the Maoist ideology and organisation.
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February - 17 
Times of India reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Gopal Sharma alias Punitji and Deepak Sharma alias Deepu, were arrested by the Masaurhi Police in Patna District on February 17. Both of them are nativ
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Times of India reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Gopal Sharma alias Punitji and Deepak Sharma alias Deepu, were arrested by the Masaurhi Police in Patna District on February 17. Both of them are native of Moka village under Masaurhi subdivision in Patna District. Police recovered two pistols besides two cartridges from their possession.
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February - 18 
According to PTI report, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on February 18, interacted with collectors of nearly 60 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts and asked them to contact him if they face any problem in executing development plans.
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According to PTI report, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on February 18, interacted with collectors of nearly 60 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts and asked them to contact him if they face any problem in executing development plans. During his one-and-half hour interactions with the collectors through video conferencing, Chidambaram took stock of the implementation of Integrated Action Plan (IAP), specially designed by the Centre for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit districts. Sources said Chidambaram asked the collectors to carry out as much development projects as possible and spend the first instalment of INR 250 million given to each District within current fiscal. The Home Minister told the collectors that spending of the funds should be reflected on the ground and the projects could be anything like construction of roads, bridges, school buildings, community halls or Anganwadi works but the fund should not spill over to the next financial year as the second instalment of the plan would come then. Chidambaram told the collectors to involve themselves in works of the IAP for their speedy and diligent implementation and asked them to contact him directly if they face any kind of problem, sources said.
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February - 18 
Four persons, including three Policemen, were injured in Baramulla, when a group of protesters pelted stones on Police at Cement bridge and SRTC bridge. Reports said that clashes broke out when Police did not allow some youth to carry out a pro-separ
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Four persons, including three Policemen, were injured in Baramulla, when a group of protesters pelted stones on Police at Cement bridge and SRTC bridge. Reports said that clashes broke out when Police did not allow some youth to carry out a pro-separatist procession in main Baramulla town after the Friday prayers.
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February - 18 
Hours after a 48-hour ultimatum ran out in the evening of February 18, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extended the deadline for the conditional release of Malkangiri collector R. Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi, reports
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Hours after a 48-hour ultimatum ran out in the evening of February 18, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extended the deadline for the conditional release of Malkangiri collector R. Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi, reports Times of India. With back-channel talks on, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik appealed to the Maoists for the safety of the captives. It is not clear by how long Maoists were prolonging the talks window.
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February - 18 
Hurriyat Conference leader and chairman Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah was arrested by the Police outside the Hazratbal shrine after offering the Friday prayers. Reports said that as soon as Shah finished the prayers and came out, a
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Hurriyat Conference leader and chairman Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah was arrested by the Police outside the Hazratbal shrine after offering the Friday prayers. Reports said that as soon as Shah finished the prayers and came out, a group of people raised slogans against the Government. They were joined by the activists of DFP and soon Police arrested Shah along with his supporters. They were taken to Police Station Nishat and lodged there.
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February - 18 
IBNLive reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Bablu Mahato, a worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in West Midnapore District on February 18. "The locals informed about the bullet-ridden body
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IBNLive reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Bablu Mahato, a worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in West Midnapore District on February 18. "The locals informed about the bullet-ridden body of Bablu Mahato lying in Beliabera village in Jhargram sub-division of the District," Additional Police Superintendent (operation), Mukesh Kumar said. "Maoists' posters were recovered from the spot, which read that Bablu was killed for acting as a Police informer," Kumar added. The victim's family alleged that a group of six-eight Maoist cadres raided their house late in the night of February 18. Bablu was dragged out, taken to a forest and killed, said Kumar.
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February - 18 
In November 2010, the Central Government approved the IAP for its implementation in 60 Districts, with the aim of giving a fillip to development schemes in tribal and backward regions, mostly affected by Maoists violence. The IAP has been given as an
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In November 2010, the Central Government approved the IAP for its implementation in 60 Districts, with the aim of giving a fillip to development schemes in tribal and backward regions, mostly affected by Maoists violence. The IAP has been given as an additional central assistance scheme on 100 per cent grant basis. It is aimed at quick resolution of problems concerning healthcare, drinking water, education and roads. In 2010-11 alone, each of the 60 Districts was given a block grant of INR 250 million, with the total coming to a whopping INR 15 billion. In 2011-12, the grant will go up to INR 300 million each.
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February - 18 
Maoists disrupted the road transport network in Malkangiri District by felling trees and triggering a landmine. The Maoists felled trees and dug up the Orissa state highway-25 at several places on the Govindapalli ghat section leading to Malkangiri.
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Maoists disrupted the road transport network in Malkangiri District by felling trees and triggering a landmine. The Maoists felled trees and dug up the Orissa state highway-25 at several places on the Govindapalli ghat section leading to Malkangiri. Sources said the Maoists also triggered a landmine near a culvert at Govindapalli. Though no casualties were reported, the blast caused a major breach on the road. With this, the road link between Koraput and Malkangiri was snapped. Traffic movement on the Jeypore-Malkangiri road was also paralysed with the rebels digging up the road at some stretches.
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February - 18 
Militants hurled two grenades at an Army camp at Ganjoo House in Sopore in Baramulla District, authorities said, adding that the explosives went-off by the roadside. However, there was no report of any damage to property or life. According to Police,
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Militants hurled two grenades at an Army camp at Ganjoo House in Sopore in Baramulla District, authorities said, adding that the explosives went-off by the roadside. However, there was no report of any damage to property or life. According to Police, there were more than 40 militants active in Sopore town and adjoining villages.
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February - 18 
Militants shot dead a National Conference (NC) activist, identified as Ghulam Hassan Dar, in Hajan area of Bandipora District in the evening of February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants shot dead a National Conference (NC) activist, identified as Ghulam Hassan Dar, in Hajan area of Bandipora District in the evening of February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 18 
On condition of anonymity, a Home Ministry official on February 18 revealed that following crackdown on North-East militants in Bangladesh, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) sent fresh feelers to the Centre expressing the outfit's i
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On condition of anonymity, a Home Ministry official on February 18 revealed that following crackdown on North-East militants in Bangladesh, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) sent fresh feelers to the Centre expressing the outfit's interest for dialogue, reports Shillong Times.
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February - 18 
On February 18, the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) of Jharkhand organised a special camp in Latehar District to train cadets of the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) to combat Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, reports ANI.
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On February 18, the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) of Jharkhand organised a special camp in Latehar District to train cadets of the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) to combat Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, reports ANI.
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February - 18 
Sangai Express reports that a Chinese hand grenade was found at the gate of the private residence of Health Minister L. Jayantakumar Singh at Pishumthong on February 18.
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Sangai Express reports that a Chinese hand grenade was found at the gate of the private residence of Health Minister L. Jayantakumar Singh at Pishumthong on February 18.
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February - 18 
SFs arrested at least two militant cadres from separate counter insurgency operation launched in various part of the State, reports kanglaonline. In the first incident, they arrested one cadre of the Peoples Liberation army (PLA), identified as Longj
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SFs arrested at least two militant cadres from separate counter insurgency operation launched in various part of the State, reports kanglaonline. In the first incident, they arrested one cadre of the Peoples Liberation army (PLA), identified as Longjam Arun alias Arunkumar (33) from Makhan village under Senapati District. INR 52,000 in cash and a 9mm pistol along with magazine having two live ammunitions were recovered from his possession. In another incident, SFs arrested one cadre of the proscribed KYKL, identified as Yumkhaibom Oshinto Singh alias Dollar (21), from Sagolmang in Imphal East District on February 18.
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February - 18 
Sources said police have definite reports of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) supreme ‘commander’ Syed Salah-ud-Din again trying to instigate the stone pelters to gear up for the upcoming summer. It was in view of the intercepts and other reliable inputs that
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Sources said police have definite reports of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) supreme ‘commander’ Syed Salah-ud-Din again trying to instigate the stone pelters to gear up for the upcoming summer. It was in view of the intercepts and other reliable inputs that Police have started making preventive arrests of professional and notorious stone pelters. A number of stone pelters arrested by Police have confessed during their interrogation that they had been instigated by militant groups to subject police and para-military to stone pelting. The statements of stone pelters were enough to establish a nexus between militants and the protestors, sources added. They added that some militants, who had instigated stone pelters, were directly in contact with Syed Salah-ud-Din while some others had operated at the behest of HM militants in the Kashmir valley. Sources said the names of some separatist leaders have also figured during questioning of the stone pelters that they too had driven them to the path of violence. Several separatists were already under surveillance for their links with the stone pelters, they added.
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February - 18 
The Government has booked as many as 195 stone pelters under the Public Safety Act (PSA) to ensure a peaceful summer in the Kashmir Valley in 2011. A maximum number of 53 youth were booked under PSA in Srinagar District followed by 24 in Baramulla an
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The Government has booked as many as 195 stone pelters under the Public Safety Act (PSA) to ensure a peaceful summer in the Kashmir Valley in 2011. A maximum number of 53 youth were booked under PSA in Srinagar District followed by 24 in Baramulla and 23 in Budgam, 19 in Anantnag, 15 each in Shopian and Pulwama, 9 in Sopore, 6 in Kulgam, 8 in Awantipora, one in Ganderbal, 4 in Handwara, 5 in Bandipora and 13 in Kupwara. Police in 10 districts of the Valley have arrested a total of 4294 stone pelters. While 3680 of them were arrested till December 31, 2010, 614 others have been arrested during 50 days of 2011. The highest number of 1299 arrests of stone pelters have been made in Srinagar District followed by 404 in Baramulla, 395 in Anantnag, 348 in Budgam, 342 in Pulwama, 319 in Kupwara, 273 in Kulgam, 243 in Awantipora, 164 in Sopore, 151 in Shopian, 128 in Ganderbal, 69 in Handwara and 159 in Bandipora. As many as 3830 stone pelters have been booked under substantive laws while 464 others were detained as a preventive measure. According to sources, the courts bailed out 4017 stone pelters while 47 others were still in Police custody and 35 in judicial lock-up.
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February - 18 
The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the house of Pushpapal, a former village sarpanch (President of village level local self-Government institution) in Saran District late in the night of February 18
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The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the house of Pushpapal, a former village sarpanch (President of village level local self-Government institution) in Saran District late in the night of February 18. Over 50 armed Maoist cadres raided the house of Pushpapal at Chitwan village and triggered the blast, Superintendent of Police A.K. Satyarthy said. Nobody was present inside the house at the time. The police recovered three landmines from near the house, Satyarthy added.
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February - 18 
The Maoist made an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the middle school building at Tilaiya Khurd village under the Barachatti Police Station area of the District. The Maoists planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to blow up the school building,
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The Maoist made an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the middle school building at Tilaiya Khurd village under the Barachatti Police Station area of the District. The Maoists planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to blow up the school building, but the device did not explode.
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February - 18 
The Maoists released a note signed by Bhaskar, a top Maoist, demanding release of Prasadam, Sudhakar, and Padma alias Sirisha, wife Andhra-Orissa Maoist chief Ramakrishna. Further, the Maoists demanded dropping of "false" cases against a number of th
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The Maoists released a note signed by Bhaskar, a top Maoist, demanding release of Prasadam, Sudhakar, and Padma alias Sirisha, wife Andhra-Orissa Maoist chief Ramakrishna. Further, the Maoists demanded dropping of "false" cases against a number of their senior members and also sought land rights for tribals in Narayanpatra, scrapping of Polavaram irrigation project, stopping of bauxite mining at Mali and Deomali hills. They asked for irrigation in Kalimela block and tribal status for Nauka Dora and Konda Reddy communities as well. Orissa`s top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda alias Sunil, in an interview to a private news channel, warned of dire consequences if their demands were not met.
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February - 19 
Daily Excelsior reports that Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on February 19 destroyed a hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit at Keshwan in Kishtwar District and recovered ammunition and other material. The hideout was destroyed at A
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Daily Excelsior reports that Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on February 19 destroyed a hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit at Keshwan in Kishtwar District and recovered ammunition and other material. The hideout was destroyed at Andheri Nallah forests at Sranwan-Keshwan-Kuchhal axis. One rocket launcher, two rocket shells, 63 AK rounds, 42 rounds of 7.62mm, one wireless set and one radio antenna were recovered from the hideout.
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February - 19 
Deccan Herald reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted on February 19 that peace talks with the ULFA held a ''good future'' and downplayed the threats to the Congress issued by the outfit's Paresh Barua faction ahead of Assam Assembly poll
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Deccan Herald reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted on February 19 that peace talks with the ULFA held a ''good future'' and downplayed the threats to the Congress issued by the outfit's Paresh Barua faction ahead of Assam Assembly polls. "Both the government and the ULFA are committed to take the peace process forward and the process is on to bring other underground outfits of the North East to the negotiating table," Singh said in a brief interaction with journalists at the Circuit House. Asked about threat to the Congress by the anti-talk Paresh Barua faction, the Prime Minister said that those who are "now issuing such threats are away from India and are not aware of the ground realities".
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February - 19 
Five suspected cadres, including an accused in the Sijusa killings, were arrested in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur Districts, indicating a fresh crackdown against the outfit.
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Five suspected cadres, including an accused in the Sijusa killings, were arrested in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur Districts, indicating a fresh crackdown against the outfit.
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February - 19 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) can be decided by consultation between the Union Government and the State Government, claiming, however, that the Chief
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) can be decided by consultation between the Union Government and the State Government, claiming, however, that the Chief Minister was empowered to revoke the law, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Army is the tool of the Union Government and its advise is really required to be taken into consideration before amending or abrogating AFSPA. However, my Government and the Central Government are on the same page so far as the removal of the AFSPA is concerned,'' Omar told reporters. "My Government had proposed the withdrawal of the law from certain areas like Srinagar and Budgam in Kashmir and from two Districts in Jammu division in consultation with the security advisors from the Army but Union Government was working on the suggestion. But nobody has veto on the issue whether to remove the law or it to remain,'' he added. Asked why he wasn't moving to revoke the law himself if had the powers to do so, Omar said the Central Government's opinion was necessary as Army works under its command. He was reacting to observations of Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on not revoking AFSPA from J&K.
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February - 19 
Nagaland post reports that two locals of Dimapur on February 19 caught hold of three armed militants who snatched away money from two businessmen at Darogajan in Dimapur. According to Police, one of the militants was identified as Joel Poumai of Nati
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Nagaland post reports that two locals of Dimapur on February 19 caught hold of three armed militants who snatched away money from two businessmen at Darogajan in Dimapur. According to Police, one of the militants was identified as Joel Poumai of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The two others were his accomplices.
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February - 19 
Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup cadre, identified as Laishram Gandhi Meitei alias Nanao (21), from Unapal of Chandel District on February 19. He joined the outfit in September 2004 and trained at
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kana Lup cadre, identified as Laishram Gandhi Meitei alias Nanao (21), from Unapal of Chandel District on February 19. He joined the outfit in September 2004 and trained at Kabum, Bishunpur district in Manipur. One pistol, one magazine loaded with three rounds of 9 mm was recovered from him.
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February - 19 
SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as one Wangkheimayum Malemnganba alias Khullinga Meitei (31) on February 19 from Wangkheimayum Leirak in Imphal East District.
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SFs arrested one UNLF cadre, identified as one Wangkheimayum Malemnganba alias Khullinga Meitei (31) on February 19 from Wangkheimayum Leirak in Imphal East District.
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February - 19 
Telegraph reports that the Progressive faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-P) expressed “surprise” over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assertion on February 19 that there would be no further division of the State.
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Telegraph reports that the Progressive faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-P) expressed “surprise” over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assertion on February 19 that there would be no further division of the State.
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February - 19 
Telegraph reports that three suspected militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) were killed in an encounter in Bordol reserve forest under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District on February 19.
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Telegraph reports that three suspected militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) were killed in an encounter in Bordol reserve forest under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District on February 19. One trooper, whose name the Army refused to disclose, sustained bullet injuries.
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February - 19 
Two firearms, 20 rounds of cartridges and explosives were recovered from the house of Rajesh Mahato, a Jharkhand party activist in Hansda in Jhargram sub-division. "Acting on specific inputs, we raided Mahato's house and recovered the arms and ammuni
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Two firearms, 20 rounds of cartridges and explosives were recovered from the house of Rajesh Mahato, a Jharkhand party activist in Hansda in Jhargram sub-division. "Acting on specific inputs, we raided Mahato's house and recovered the arms and ammunition," said Kumar.
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February - 20 
According to a Times of India report, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) seems to be garnering international support, thanks to a solidarity initiative launched by Maoist parties and groups across the world. Their slogan is "Let's susta
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According to a Times of India report, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) seems to be garnering international support, thanks to a solidarity initiative launched by Maoist parties and groups across the world. Their slogan is "Let's sustain the people's war in India". According to a statement made by "International Committee to Support the People's War in India," a week-long international campaign to "sustain" the people's war in the country will be held from April 2 to 9, 2011 across nations. Posters have been made in various languages - like French and Spanish -showcasing the CPI-Maoist cadres and their slogans in Hindi. "International Committee in support of the people's war launches a great international campaign, to be conducted in all forms, in the most number of countries as possible, through a week of action," states an official release. It, however, does not specify what "all forms" refer to. The solidarity forum does not name its member groups. But, Maoist movement in the form of World People's Resistance Movement (UK), Communist Party of Philippines, Maoist Communist Party of Italy, Revolutionary Communist Party, Canada and Maoist groups in France and US are likely to be participating in it.
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February - 20 
According to Assam Tribune, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has recently taken a decision to set up their own units in the States of the North East region, particularly Assam and efforts are already on to establish strong foothold in
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According to Assam Tribune, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has recently taken a decision to set up their own units in the States of the North East region, particularly Assam and efforts are already on to establish strong foothold in the region. The recent arrest of three Assamese youths from a Maoist camp in a jungle area bordering Orissa and Jharkhand exposed the fact that an Upper Assam Committee of the Maoists is already active in Assam.
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February - 20 
According to PTI, a Police patrol party neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and arrested two Maoist cadres after an encounter with the Maoists in Bhejji area of Dantewada District on February 20. Police recovered two deton
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According to PTI, a Police patrol party neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and arrested two Maoist cadres after an encounter with the Maoists in Bhejji area of Dantewada District on February 20. Police recovered two detonators, 500-gm of explosives, a gun, a motorcycle and Maoist literature from the camp, Additional Superintendent of Police D K Maravi said.
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February - 20 
An alert was sounded on February 20 across south Kashmir to foil any militant attack using a car, snatched by two unidentified gunmen from a civilian in Shopian District.
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An alert was sounded on February 20 across south Kashmir to foil any militant attack using a car, snatched by two unidentified gunmen from a civilian in Shopian District.
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February - 20 
IANS reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person in Sankrail in Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District on February 20, accusing him of being a Police informer. “A bullet-ridden body was recovered n
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IANS reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person in Sankrail in Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District on February 20, accusing him of being a Police informer. “A bullet-ridden body was recovered near Sankrail in Jhargram sub-division. The body has been sent for autopsy. We are yet to identify the victim,' Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mukesh Kumar said. Maoist posters claiming responsibility for the crime were recovered from the spot. The posters stated that the victim was a corrupt local worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and was killed for being a police informer, Kumar added.
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February - 20 
Imphal East commandos arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Md Wazimuddin alias Ithem alias Izim (32), from Keirao Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District on February 20.
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Imphal East commandos arrested one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Md Wazimuddin alias Ithem alias Izim (32), from Keirao Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District on February 20.
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February - 20 
In an effort to reach out to separatists, the interlocutors on Kashmir have sent a formal invitation to the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Mirwaiz Umar F
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In an effort to reach out to separatists, the interlocutors on Kashmir have sent a formal invitation to the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chief of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik and People's Conference leader Sajjad Lone. So far, the separatists have refused to talk to the interlocutors. Geelani has been told in the invitation that even if he isn't ready to meet the interlocutors, he can send his views in a written note. ''Even if you don't want to meet us, we are eager to hear from you and you can send your proposal to us in a written format,'' it added.
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February - 20 
In an e-mail to the press anti-talk faction publicity in-charge Arunudoy Dohotia said, “We have already apprised the people of Assam that we will not compromise on the issue of Assam’s sovereignty, and the question of supporting the talks does not ar
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In an e-mail to the press anti-talk faction publicity in-charge Arunudoy Dohotia said, “We have already apprised the people of Assam that we will not compromise on the issue of Assam’s sovereignty, and the question of supporting the talks does not arise”, reports Sentinel. He claimed that ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and other leaders had to sit for the talks since they were now under the control of the “enemy camp”.
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February - 20 
Maoists are believed to have shifted Krishna and the junior engineer to another one of their strongholds after they came to know about a rescue bid by tribal villagers of the area. Thousands of tribals, who gathered at Chitrakonda to protest the Maoi
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Maoists are believed to have shifted Krishna and the junior engineer to another one of their strongholds after they came to know about a rescue bid by tribal villagers of the area. Thousands of tribals, who gathered at Chitrakonda to protest the Maoist abduction, had chalked out a rescue plan for the collector. The tribal leaders, who are familiar with the Maoist hideouts in their territory, were forced to change their plans after coming to know that the Maoists had shifted Krishna to some other place.
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February - 20 
Police have reportedly arrested four close associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Abu Moosa from Banihal in Ramban District, Daily Excelsior on February 20. Police said four close associates of Moosa have been arrested during a series of sea
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Police have reportedly arrested four close associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Abu Moosa from Banihal in Ramban District, Daily Excelsior on February 20. Police said four close associates of Moosa have been arrested during a series of search operations launched in parts of Banihal and Gool during the past about fortnight. Police had reports indicate that Moosa have escaped to heights of Pir Panjal range to save him
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February - 20 
SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Soibam Somorjit alias Mangoljao Meitei (25), from Hiyanglam Thoubal District on February 20,Sangai Express reports
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SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Soibam Somorjit alias Mangoljao Meitei (25), from Hiyanglam Thoubal District on February 20,Sangai Express reports
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February - 20 
Sify.com reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed Peoples' Committee against People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) was arrested from Indraboni area near Manikpara in Jhargram sub-division of the We
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Sify.com reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed Peoples' Committee against People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) was arrested from Indraboni area near Manikpara in Jhargram sub-division of the West Midnapore District on February 20. “Bablu Rana was one of the accused of the Gyaneshwari Express tragedy and named in the charge sheet produced by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which is probing the incident.
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February - 20 
The talks between the Odisha Government and mediators chosen by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) began in Bhubneswar on February 20 for the release of abducted Malkangiri District collector R. V. Krishna and a junior engineer, reports
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The talks between the Odisha Government and mediators chosen by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) began in Bhubneswar on February 20 for the release of abducted Malkangiri District collector R. V. Krishna and a junior engineer, reports Times of India. After the first round of talks, the mediators said that "more time" was needed to secure the release of Krishna and the junior engineer. The interlocutors are believed to have pressed for release of certain key Maoists like Ganti Prasadam on bail, sources said. In a related development, Prasadam, who is jailed in Andhra Pradesh, was handed over to Police for producing him before an Orissa court. Prasadam, also the convener of Martyrs Friends and Relatives Committee, was lodged in the Ongole Prison in Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam District since February 7. Meanwhile, the State Government agreed not to oppose the bail petition of Prasadam when it comes up for hearing before a Koraput court, sources said.
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February - 20 
Three ULFA militants Antu Saudang, Pradip Chetia and Pranjit Saikia were on February 20 produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate court in Guwahati in connection with the 2009 Maligaon bomb blast, reports Sentinel. The court remanded them to four
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Three ULFA militants Antu Saudang, Pradip Chetia and Pranjit Saikia were on February 20 produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate court in Guwahati in connection with the 2009 Maligaon bomb blast, reports Sentinel. The court remanded them to four days Police custody.
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February - 20 
Times of India reports that the anti-dialogue faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) led by its fugitive ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah has threatened to launch an armed strike against the ruling Congress in the state for splitting the
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Times of India reports that the anti-dialogue faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) led by its fugitive ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah has threatened to launch an armed strike against the ruling Congress in the state for splitting the outfit.
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February - 21 
An outpost of the Assam Rifle (AR) in Ukhrul District near the international border with Myanmar was under heavy attack by unknown militants suspected to be a valley based one. Sources said that the ambush was laid at the AR post near the border at K
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An outpost of the Assam Rifle (AR) in Ukhrul District near the international border with Myanmar was under heavy attack by unknown militants suspected to be a valley based one. Sources said that the ambush was laid at the AR post near the border at Kasong by the militants using lethod bombs and rocket launchers and took away at least seven assault rifles apart from destroying two vehicles of the AR.
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February - 21 
Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) of Narayanpatna in Koraput District sought dialogue with the State Government to resolve their long-standing demands and release of their ‘innocent members', who are in jail on charges of alleged Maoist links. Speakin
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Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) of Narayanpatna in Koraput District sought dialogue with the State Government to resolve their long-standing demands and release of their ‘innocent members', who are in jail on charges of alleged Maoist links. Speaking to The Hindu, CMAS leader Nachika Linga said he was ready to come out and hold direct talks with the Government to end the land-related exploitation of tribals in Narayanpatna area and release of arrested CMAS activists. He asked why the State Government never showed similar seriousness to resolve issues related to exploitation of tribals in remote areas which it showed for the release of the abducted Collector R. Vineel Krishna. “It again proves even in a democratic system all are not the same in the eyes of the ruling class,” he alleged. He also alleged that around 40 cases had been slapped on him intentionally and over 150 of CMAS activists were arrested to suppress their voice against exploitation.
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February - 21 
General Officer Commanding (GOC, 15 Corps)Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnainon February 21 said there are no reports of infiltration adding that the same may not be ruled once summer sets in, reports Daily Excelsior. "We cannot rule out infiltration
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General Officer Commanding (GOC, 15 Corps)Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnainon February 21 said there are no reports of infiltration adding that the same may not be ruled once summer sets in, reports Daily Excelsior. "We cannot rule out infiltration in summer but as of now no infiltration has taken place. Due to accumulation of snow at higher reaches it is very difficult to get to this side. But as snow melts we cannot rule out the possibility of infiltration attempts," he added. Talking about the troops cut, he said that recent decision of troops cut is not applicable to Army. "I think the troop cut has been decided with respect to paramilitary forces and not for the Army. The decision about the same would have to be taken after proper consultation," he added. He also maintained that Army has no role in revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). "We have been maintaining that the decision of revoking AFSPA lies with the political leadership and there is no role of Army in this. We will honour the decision whatever is taken in this regard," said the GOC.
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February - 21 
Imphal Free Press reports Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants, identified as Kh. Sushil Singh (28) and Winerjit Singh (20) from Singjamei in Imphal East District on February 21. One .32 mm Pistol with
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Imphal Free Press reports Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants, identified as Kh. Sushil Singh (28) and Winerjit Singh (20) from Singjamei in Imphal East District on February 21. One .32 mm Pistol with magazine and two live rounds were recovered from them.
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February - 21 
India proposed two sets of dates, March 21-22 and March 28-29 to Pakistan for Home Secretary-level talks which will have counter-terrorism high on its agenda, The Hindu reported on February 22.Union Home Secretary Gopal K. Pillai extended the invitat
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India proposed two sets of dates, March 21-22 and March 28-29 to Pakistan for Home Secretary-level talks which will have counter-terrorism high on its agenda, The Hindu reported on February 22.Union Home Secretary Gopal K. Pillai extended the invitation to Pakistan Interior Secretary Chaudhry Qamar Zaman last week and a response from Islamabad was awaited, said official sources in New DelhiThis will be the first structured Secretary-level meeting on counter-terrorism after the recent decision by both countries to resume comprehensive dialogue on outstanding issues.
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February - 21 
Nagaland post reports that two suspected cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) sustained injuries, when a bomb allegedly planted by unknown rival group blew up at Nungthar village of Ukhrul District on February 21. On
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Nagaland post reports that two suspected cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) sustained injuries, when a bomb allegedly planted by unknown rival group blew up at Nungthar village of Ukhrul District on February 21. One of the injured was identified as Philip, a resident of Lungphu village of Ukhrul District. The identity of the other injure cadre could not immediately established
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February - 21 
Nagaland postreports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)is worried over the growing nexus of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)leaders with Northeast militant groups as a huge of cache of sophisticated weapons in possession of Northeast
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Nagaland postreports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)is worried over the growing nexus of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)leaders with Northeast militant groups as a huge of cache of sophisticated weapons in possession of Northeast insurgent groups, particularly theUnited Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), is feared to have been finding route to Maoists in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar. Disclosing that Maoists are enhancing their striking power by adding sophisticated weapons like AK-47, SLR and mortars in their arsenal to combat government offensives, security sources in the MHA told Asian Age that Maoist military strategist Kishenji’s inclination towards the Northeast insurgent group was aimed at procuring sophisticated weapons available in abundant quantity with Northeast insurgent groups.
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February - 21 
One militant of the Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Ningthoukhongjam James Meetei (27), was arrested from Yumnam Patlou in Thoubal District on February 21.
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One militant of the Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Ningthoukhongjam James Meetei (27), was arrested from Yumnam Patlou in Thoubal District on February 21.
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February - 21 
Sangai Express reports that four militants of different outfits were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from different places. SFs arrested two United People Revolutionary Front (UPRF) cadres during a search operation at Lilong Yangbi Leikai in Th
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Sangai Express reports that four militants of different outfits were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from different places. SFs arrested two United People Revolutionary Front (UPRF) cadres during a search operation at Lilong Yangbi Leikai in Thoubal District on February 21. The arretees were identified as Md Itab alias Altab (28) of Lilong Turel Ahanbi and Md Habibur Rahaman (53) of Lilong Yangbi Leikai. One 9 mm pistol and one magazine with two live rounds were recovered from their possession.
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February - 21 
Seeking the Assam Governor’s intervention in taking up steps for the rehabilitation of the victims of the ethnic clashes that broke out in Udalguri and Darrang Districts in 2008, the All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) on February 21 met the
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Seeking the Assam Governor’s intervention in taking up steps for the rehabilitation of the victims of the ethnic clashes that broke out in Udalguri and Darrang Districts in 2008, the All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) on February 21 met the Governor and submitted a memorandum, reports Sentinel.
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February - 21 
SFs arrested one cadre of the United People Revolutionary Front (UPRF), identified as Md. Minhajudding alias Bomb (26), while conducting frisking and checking at Sora Bazar in Thoubal District.
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SFs arrested one cadre of the United People Revolutionary Front (UPRF), identified as Md. Minhajudding alias Bomb (26), while conducting frisking and checking at Sora Bazar in Thoubal District.
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February - 21 
The Bombay High Court on February 21 upheld the death sentence awarded by the trial court to the lone surviving Pakistani gunman, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab who is accused of involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks (November 26, 2008, also known a
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The Bombay High Court on February 21 upheld the death sentence awarded by the trial court to the lone surviving Pakistani gunman, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab who is accused of involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11), reports The Hindu. It also upheld the acquittal of co-accused Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed for want of corroborative evidence. Among the several charges against Kasab, the most serious was his waging a war against the Indian government, the Bombay High Court said. Upholding his death sentence, Justice Ranjan Desai said, “Perhaps the weightiest aggravating circumstance is that Kasab waged a war against the Government of India pursuant to a conspiracy which was hatched in Pakistan, the object of which was to inter alia destabilise the Government of India and to weaken India's economic might.”
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February - 21 
The Bombay High Court will deliver its verdict on Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving Pakistani militant involved in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks (also known as 26/11) on February 21 (today) reports Times of India. Earlier Kasab was awar
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The Bombay High Court will deliver its verdict on Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving Pakistani militant involved in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks (also known as 26/11) on February 21 (today) reports Times of India. Earlier Kasab was awarded death penalty by a trial court.
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February - 21 
The Hindu reports that the Naveen Patnaik Government on February 21 accepted eight of the 14 demands of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) made for the release of Malkangiri Collector R. Vineel Krishna and Junior Engineer Pabitra Majhi.
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The Hindu reports that the Naveen Patnaik Government on February 21 accepted eight of the 14 demands of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) made for the release of Malkangiri Collector R. Vineel Krishna and Junior Engineer Pabitra Majhi. ''We've so far agreed on eight issues based on specific Government measures and decisions,'' said Odisha Home Secretary U N Behera. He assured reporters that the captives were safe. Behera read out a statement on the eight points of agreement. These were: (1) Odisha Government will write to Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to take action on the extremists demand for release of Maoist central committee (MCC) members Sheela di (jailed in Jharkhand) and Padma (in Chhattisgarh) owing to their ill-health; (2) Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Konda Reddy and Nukadora communities categorized as Other Backward Castes (OBCs); (3) stopping the multi-purpose Polavaram project of Andhra Pradesh; (4) 'pattas' (record of rights) to tribals dispossessed of their land in the District of Malkangiri and Koraput; (5) irrigation in Maribada and Maniamkonda villages in Malkangiri; (6) compensation based on High Court (HC) order to Tadangi Gangulu and Ratanu Sirika who died of disease allegedly due to torture; (7) relevant laws for mining operations in Mali and Deomali bauxite mines; (8) minimum displacement of tribals and adequate compensation. Meanwhile, Naveen Patnaik expressed in the State Assembly replying to a question of Naba Kishore Das in the legislature that 178 Maoists have surrendered before the Police from the year 2001 to 2010, reports Orissadiary.com. As per the Surrender and Settlement Policy 2006 of the State Government, action is being taken for their settlement. Replying to a question of Pratap Sarangi, Patnaik expressed that 145 Maoists violence occurred during the year 2010-11 up to the month of January and 260 Maoist related violence occurred in past three years. Maoist activities noticed in 99 Police Station of 19 Districts. The Government has taken different steps to confront the Maoists activities.
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February - 21 
The jailed ‘chairman’ of the UNLF, Rajkumar Meghen alias Sanayaima, on February 21 renewed the offer made to the Centre that the outfit would lay down arms before United Nations authorities if the Centre allowed a plebiscite in Manipur in the presenc
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The jailed ‘chairman’ of the UNLF, Rajkumar Meghen alias Sanayaima, on February 21 renewed the offer made to the Centre that the outfit would lay down arms before United Nations authorities if the Centre allowed a plebiscite in Manipur in the presence of UN representatives and arrange for the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the State. Meghen said, “Before the plebiscite is held, the Army and paramilitary forces should be withdrawn and the UN peacekeeping forces should be deployed. The UNLF will deposit arms to the UN authorities on a date prior to the plebiscite and will abide by whatever decision the people give. The UN authorities should hand over power in accordance with the verdict. It is the only way to resolve the conflict.” “The UNLF is not waging a war against the Centre but is struggling for the restoration of the State's sovereignty,” Meghen added.
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February - 21 
The special cell of Delhi Police has confirmed that it has asked All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani not to leave the city after one of his close associates was found involved in a hawala(illegal money transf
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The special cell of Delhi Police has confirmed that it has asked All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani not to leave the city after one of his close associates was found involved in a hawala(illegal money transfer) racket, Times of India reports. "During Police remand, Gulam Mohammad Bhatt, who was arrested earlier in connection with a hawala case from Jammu & Kashmir, disclosed his association and financial dealings with the Hurriyat faction led by Geelani. In order to clarify certain issues that came to light during the disclosures made by Bhatt, a letter was sent to Geelani on February 17 to meet the Investigating Officer [IO] for questioning in the matter. However, Geelani expressed his inability to meet the IO due to medical reasons. In response to his reply, another letter was sent asking him to indicate the date and time convenient as per his health condition to meet the Investigating Officer. He was further asked not to leave Delhi till he has been examined in connection with the investigation of the case," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Arun Kampani. "On January 22, officials of the special cell New Delhi Range apprehended four persons associated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen [HM], a banned terrorist organization. The accused were identified as Mohammad SiddiqGanai, and Ghulam Gilani Laloo, both residents of Sopore, and Farooq Ahmed Dagga and Ghulam Mohammad Butt from Srinagar," said Kampani. Four different transactions of INR 100,000, INR 10,000, INR 10,000 and INR 2 million (total INR 2.12 million) were recovered from their possession respectively. One Maruti car, a mobile phone and some incriminating documents were also recovered from them. It was during Police remand that one of the accused, Gulam Bhatt, disclosed his association and financial dealings with Geelani. The questioning is meant to clear these issues," said Kampani.
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February - 21 
The three central interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir on February 21 held discussions with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as they embarked on their fifth visit to the State in four months and also voiced their willingness to meet the separatist leaders
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The three central interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir on February 21 held discussions with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as they embarked on their fifth visit to the State in four months and also voiced their willingness to meet the separatist leadership anywhere. The team has extended an invitation to separatist leadership in the valley, including Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Sajjad Lone for a meeting. However, there has been no response so far from separatists. The team had earlier visited the State on October 23, November 10and December 17 in 2010 and January 18 in 2011. After their previous visits, the panel had submitted several recommendations to the Centre including expediting cases of under trials, permitting peaceful protests and releasing militants and protesters against whom there are no serious charges.
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February - 21 
Two new pro-India political outfits are being launched in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), headed by former militants and Ikhwan(counter-terrorist militia) ‘commanders’, with the backing of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Indian Army, report
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Two new pro-India political outfits are being launched in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), headed by former militants and Ikhwan(counter-terrorist militia) ‘commanders’, with the backing of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Indian Army, reports Times of India. They are in the process of hiring office space right in front of the headquarters of All Party Hurriyat Conference, an amalgam of pro-Pakistan separatist outfits, in Srinagar's Rajbagh locality. While one outfit, with the backing of the MHA, will be headed by former Ikhwans and ex-militant ‘commanders’Zubair-ul-Islam and Imran Rahi, the other is being launched by former militant ‘commander’ from Anantnag, Liaquat Ali is believed to have the backing of Army.
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February - 22 
A cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Ningthoujam Romio Singh alias Naoba alias Jungle Boy, was arrested on February 22 from Tangjeng area in the District. He revealed that he joined the outfit in the month of March, 2010 throu
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A cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Ningthoujam Romio Singh alias Naoba alias Jungle Boy, was arrested on February 22 from Tangjeng area in the District. He revealed that he joined the outfit in the month of March, 2010 through one Binam Singh of Tripura and trained at Nongket, Myanmar.
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February - 22 
Alerting ex-servicemen to the plan of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) to spread its network, senior Police officers from six northern states discussed issues like terrorism, security of national installations and crime when the
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Alerting ex-servicemen to the plan of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) to spread its network, senior Police officers from six northern states discussed issues like terrorism, security of national installations and crime when they met for a more coordinated intelligence sharing system in Shimla in Himachal Pradesh on February 22, reports The Hindu. Briefing mediapersons after the interaction, ADGP ID Bhandari said besides security issues, Arms Control Act, cyber crime, counterfeit currency, narcotics trade, human trafficking and trade in wildlife were discussed. About two counterfeit currency rackets busted in the state in recent times, he said that the trail in one case led to Bangladesh and the other to Nepal. Bhandari, who heads the Criminal Investigation Department, said that ex-army men at placement cells had been alerted about ISI designs of extending their intelligence gathering networks through them. He also referred to having broken up one such ISI ring recently, where three persons, including two ex-servicemen and one hawala operator were arrested.
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February - 22 
Business Standard reports that a Home Ministry official, who did not want to be quoted, said, “Huge vacancies in the administrative set-up and large-scale absenteeism have been reported from the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas. There are o
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Business Standard reports that a Home Ministry official, who did not want to be quoted, said, “Huge vacancies in the administrative set-up and large-scale absenteeism have been reported from the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas. There are over 94,800 vacancies to be filled up as on December 31, 2010, by these states. These are indicative of poor presence of government machinery in the affected areas. Such trends would further alienate the people and render the entire exercise of countering Naxalism futile.” Of the 94,800 vacancies, as many as 33,000 alone are from Andhra Pradesh, 18,000 in Jharkhand, 14,000 in Maharashtra, 12,300 in West Bengal, 5,000 in Orissa, 4,500 in Bihar and 3,500 in Chhattisgarh. States have communicated to the Home Ministry that most of these posts would be filled up during the calendar year 2011. However, these States, at a recent meeting addressed by the Prime Minister, were told to expedite the recruitment and training of Police personnel, the official said. Moreover, 10 battalions of specialised force trained and equipped for counter insurgency and jungle warfare operations named Commando Battalion for Resolute Action are being raised as a part of the Central Reserve Police Force during 2008-09 to 2010-11. In 2008-09, two battalions were raised, one each at Jagadlpur (Chhattisgarh) and Koraput (Orissa). The next year, four battalions were raised comprising one each at Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Gaya (Bihar) and Bhandara (Maharashtra).
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February - 22 
Meanwhile, expressing deep regret at the NSCN-IM leadership for the blatant violation of the Covenant of Reconciliation and the resolution of the September 18, 2010 resolution, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Federal
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Meanwhile, expressing deep regret at the NSCN-IM leadership for the blatant violation of the Covenant of Reconciliation and the resolution of the September 18, 2010 resolution, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) has accused the NSCN-IM of ordering military operation in eastern side of Nagaland and deep into interior Naga homeland. They said such “aggressive nature” of NSCN-IM in eastern Nagaland was extremely unfortunate as it was a serious breach of the Covenant. Recalling that the Covenant of Reconciliation was signed by top leaders of three Naga Political groups in June 2009 and again on September 18, 2010, they said all Naga political groups, in the name of God and witnessed by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, declared to the Naga people and the entire world among others, to desist from pursuing territorial expansion so that a conducive atmosphere is sustained for strengthening the Naga Reconciliation Process.
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February - 22 
Nagaland post reports that a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Taochon Muinao (32), was arrested by the Security Forces in Old Chumukedima in Dimapur District on February 22. One 9 mm country
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Nagaland post reports that a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Taochon Muinao (32), was arrested by the Security Forces in Old Chumukedima in Dimapur District on February 22. One 9 mm country made pistol along with five live rounds of 9mm and two live rounds of AK series was also recovered from his possession.
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February - 22 
Nagaland post reports that one armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Enor Rengma (19) of Toshizu village in Doyapur area of Dimapur District was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Kushiabil in Di
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Nagaland post reports that one armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Enor Rengma (19) of Toshizu village in Doyapur area of Dimapur District was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Kushiabil in Dimapur District on February 22. One 7.65 MM pistol (country made) with six live rounds were recovered from him.
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February - 22 
Police arrested a militant, identified as Bashir Ahmed Naik, from Bolna Top in Khari area of Banihal in Ramban District and recovered arms and explosive material from his possession. The recoveries included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 2
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Police arrested a militant, identified as Bashir Ahmed Naik, from Bolna Top in Khari area of Banihal in Ramban District and recovered arms and explosive material from his possession. The recoveries included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 24 UBGL grenades, one I Com radio set with antenna, one Sony transistor, a large quantity of blankets and some ration items. Naik, the seventh arrested conduit of recently killed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’, Qari Zubair, had been asked by a HM militant to shift the consignment from Qari Zubair's hideout to another place.
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February - 22 
Sangai Express reports that a Chinese hand grenade has been found at the Tera Tongbram Leikai in Imphal West District at the residential compound of one Thokchom Lokeshwor, who is the Superintendant Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control Department
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Sangai Express reports that a Chinese hand grenade has been found at the Tera Tongbram Leikai in Imphal West District at the residential compound of one Thokchom Lokeshwor, who is the Superintendant Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control Department on February 22.
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February - 22 
Security Forces on February 22 detected and defused two live mortar bombs from village Lamberi in Nowshera tehsil (revenue unit) of Rajouri District, reported Daily Excelsior.
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Security Forces on February 22 detected and defused two live mortar bombs from village Lamberi in Nowshera tehsil (revenue unit) of Rajouri District, reported Daily Excelsior.
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February - 22 
The Centre is considering withdrawal of more Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir as situation in the Valley is improving, reports Times of India. Minister of State for Home Gurudas Kamat said in Parliament on February 22 that
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The Centre is considering withdrawal of more Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir as situation in the Valley is improving, reports Times of India. Minister of State for Home Gurudas Kamat said in Parliament on February 22 that while 10 battalions of CPMF had been withdrawn from Kashmir during 2009, further withdrawals are being considered and examined. Kamat said deployment of CPMF in Kashmir valley is a subject of continuous appraisal and review. The force levels are maintained in order to meet the requirements of the State Government for maintaining law and order. The State Police has also acquired better capabilities and higher numbers of personnel as a result of capacity building efforts.
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February - 22 
The Hindu reports that a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a stone crusher at Ganganametta village in Chintur mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District, close to Chhattisgarh border, on February 22.
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The Hindu reports that a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a stone crusher at Ganganametta village in Chintur mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District, close to Chhattisgarh border, on February 22. A conveyer belt and other equipment were gutted.
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February - 22 
The Hindu reports that the abducted Collector R. Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi were released as soon as the Odisha Government agreed to the demands of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Chitrakonda area of Malk
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The Hindu reports that the abducted Collector R. Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi were released as soon as the Odisha Government agreed to the demands of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Chitrakonda area of Malkangiri District on February 22. "We agreed on all 14 issues," State Home Secretary U N Behera told reporters, adds Times of India. Among their 14 demands were calling for a halt to anti-Maoist operations by Security Forces, release of all political prisoners, scrapping of accords with MNCs for land transfer and projects, and compensation for the families of Maoist sympathisers killed in Police custody. The Government agreed to withdraw a case against Prasadam and four others- Kandula Sirisa alias Padma (wife of Maoist leader Ramakrishna); Andaluri Iswari; Rosa Mandangi, and driver Gokul Kuldipia. As for the release of Ashutosh Sen, Srinivas Sriramulu, Gananath Patra and Tapan Mishra, it agreed to examine the cases on their merits. On withdrawal of cases against hundreds of tribals who had been jailed as Maoists, the Government agreed to review the cases within three months.
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February - 22 
The Maoists set ablaze a thatched hut-cum-store room at another stone crushing plant at Chatti village in the same mandal of the District, in a bid to scare away the contractors and thwart the attempts by the Government agencies concerned to take up
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The Maoists set ablaze a thatched hut-cum-store room at another stone crushing plant at Chatti village in the same mandal of the District, in a bid to scare away the contractors and thwart the attempts by the Government agencies concerned to take up road works under the integrated development plan for Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas.
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February - 22 
The three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were arrested from Orissa- Jharkhand border on February 12 were brought to Guwahati by Security Forces (SFs) on February 22, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees identified as Aditya B
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The three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were arrested from Orissa- Jharkhand border on February 12 were brought to Guwahati by Security Forces (SFs) on February 22, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees identified as Aditya Bora, Singh Raj Orang and Ashik Sabar hail from Assam.
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February - 23 
According to NDTV, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backtracked and issued a fresh demand that they will hold onto Malkangiri Collector Vineel Krishna till they get custody of five of their leaders who are currently in jail. Conflicti
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According to NDTV, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backtracked and issued a fresh demand that they will hold onto Malkangiri Collector Vineel Krishna till they get custody of five of their leaders who are currently in jail. Conflicting reports emanating from Bhubaneswar and Malkangiri gave the impression that Krishna had already been released. Based on these reports, several newspapers, including The Hindu, reported that Krishna was handed over to the Government by the Maoists. However, the new demands were conveyed in a letter sent through Pabitra Majhi who returned home in the evening of February 23, after being released by the Maoists on the banks of the Balimela reservoir at Jal Bai village in the District. The three mediators appointed to interface with the Maoists were earlier told that Krishna would also be released along with Majhi. But in the letter, the Maoists said they wanted their leaders to be handed over to them in Malkangiri. Sources told NDTV that the Maoists have now also demanded the release of top Maoist Sriramalu Srinivasulu, who is currently awaiting trial in Andhra Pradesh, along with Ganti Prasad and Padma, wife of Ramakrishna alias RK. These demands come in addition to the other demands that had earlier been put before the Odisha Government. The Maoists say they need Prasad and four others to be escorted to Malkangiri in exchange for Collector Krishna.
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February - 23 
Around 300 residents of Motbung, Saparmeina and Kangpkopi areas (Sadar Hills in Senapati District) who have been taking shelter at Sekmai in Senapati District, since February 23 following an alleged threat from Presidential faction of Kuki National F
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Around 300 residents of Motbung, Saparmeina and Kangpkopi areas (Sadar Hills in Senapati District) who have been taking shelter at Sekmai in Senapati District, since February 23 following an alleged threat from Presidential faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) have started returning to their villages, reports Kanglaonline. Normalcy returned in the said villages after an assurance from the Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory group.
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February - 23 
Assam requested the Centre on February 23 for additional paramilitary forces with the twin objectives of thwarting any attempt to disrupt the peace process that had recently got under way with ULFA as well as the ensuing Assembly elections likely to
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Assam requested the Centre on February 23 for additional paramilitary forces with the twin objectives of thwarting any attempt to disrupt the peace process that had recently got under way with ULFA as well as the ensuing Assembly elections likely to be held in April
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February - 23 
Bomb experts of the State Police Department safely defused a hand grenade which was found near Yurembam Makha Maning Leikai in Imphal West District at the residential gate of Laishram Ongbi Chaobihal Devi (46), who is the Pradhan (president of Pancha
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Bomb experts of the State Police Department safely defused a hand grenade which was found near Yurembam Makha Maning Leikai in Imphal West District at the residential gate of Laishram Ongbi Chaobihal Devi (46), who is the Pradhan (president of Panchayat, village level local self government institution) of Yurembam Gram Panchayat.
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February - 23 
India on February 23 said involvement of ‘state actors' in Pakistan with terrorist outfits has come to light on a number of occasions, including in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), and terror infrastructure continues
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India on February 23 said involvement of ‘state actors' in Pakistan with terrorist outfits has come to light on a number of occasions, including in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), and terror infrastructure continues to exist in that country, Times of India reports. "Inputs from central security agencies and through various open sources confirm that terrorist infrastructure continues to exist in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir by way of numerous training camps, communication centres and launching pads," Minister of State for Home Gurudas Kamat told Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) in reply to a question. Kamat, in his written response, said: "The involvement of state actors with these terrorist outfits has come to light on a number of occasions and also in 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai." He said the Government continues to be alert to these threats and has re-calibrated its measures to combat terrorism by way of reviewing threat perceptions and a number of important decisions and measures have been taken. These steps include augmenting the strength of Central Para Military Forces, effective border management through border fencing, flood lighting, deployment of surveillance equipment, legally enabling deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in joint venture and private industrial undertakings, establishment of National Security Guard hubs at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai and tighter immigration control. Replying to another question, Kamat said India has consistently emphasised to Pakistan the need to implement its solemn commitments, including those given at the highest level, that it would not permit the territory under its control to be used to support terrorism against India in any manner.
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February - 23 
Kanglaonline reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) said on February 23 that the outfit is deeply committed to the peace process and reconciliation. The statement was made in reaction to the accusation by the Na
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Kanglaonline reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) said on February 23 that the outfit is deeply committed to the peace process and reconciliation. The statement was made in reaction to the accusation by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) that NSCN-IM cadres are now carrying out `military operation` in eastern Nagaland and expressed its apprehension that there could be resurgence of factional clashes of the Naga underground organisations if the NSCN-IM does not strictly abide the `convenant of reconciliation’.
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February - 23 
Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving LeT militants of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), has decided to challenge the death penalty recently awarded to him by the Bombay High Court. “He wants to challenge the
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Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving LeT militants of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), has decided to challenge the death penalty recently awarded to him by the Bombay High Court. “He wants to challenge the order,” Farhana Shah, Kasab's counsel, told The Hindu on February 23.
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February - 23 
On February 23, two militant hideouts were neutralized in Anantnag and Kupwara Districts and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from there, according to Daily Excelsior. On a tip off, the Security Forces (SFs) neutralized hideout durin
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On February 23, two militant hideouts were neutralized in Anantnag and Kupwara Districts and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from there, according to Daily Excelsior. On a tip off, the Security Forces (SFs) neutralized hideout during a search operation at village Akingam-Achabal in Anantnag District and recovered an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 11 UBGL grenades, eight AK magazines, four grenades and 100 rounds of AK ammunition. In another operation, a hideout was neutralized by the Security Forces at Maidhanpora-Lalpora in Kupwara District. Four grenades, two AK magazines with 71 rounds ammunition and two wireless sets were recovered from the hideout. However, no one was arrested during the operations.
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February - 23 
People of a community settling in Sadar hills of Senapati District have reportedly fled their homes following threat from the Presidential group of the Kuki National Front (KNF -P) for having alleged link with KCP-MC. KNF-P, which is one of the sign
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People of a community settling in Sadar hills of Senapati District have reportedly fled their homes following threat from the Presidential group of the Kuki National Front (KNF -P) for having alleged link with KCP-MC. KNF-P, which is one of the signatories of Suspension of Operation (SoO), a tripartite agreement involving Centre, State Government and Kuki militant groups, has also reportedly held captive 15 civilians of the community, which though a majority in the State is a minority in Sadar Hills.
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February - 23 
Police issued an alert that sophisticated arms and ammunition may be sneaked into Upper Assam to be supplied to militant outfits or for settling political scores as SFs fear United ULFA, using such weapons in coming Assembly elections.
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Police issued an alert that sophisticated arms and ammunition may be sneaked into Upper Assam to be supplied to militant outfits or for settling political scores as SFs fear United ULFA, using such weapons in coming Assembly elections.
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February - 23 
Police recovered a haul of grenades from the food corner just besides the Jammu Tawi Railway Station in Jammu, reports Times of India. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, railway) Raghubir Singh told reporters that the surveillance squad of the rai
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Police recovered a haul of grenades from the food corner just besides the Jammu Tawi Railway Station in Jammu, reports Times of India. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, railway) Raghubir Singh told reporters that the surveillance squad of the railway Police noticed a suspicious bag lying outside the Annapurna food corner near an ATM, just a few metres short of an X-Ray machine installed at the Jammu Railway Station. It seems that apprehensive of being caught with the haul while passing through the X-ray machine, suspected couriers abandoned the bag, the SSP said. "The surveillance team suspecting foul took away the bag and during frisking ten practice grenades were recovered, which are highly explosive," Raghubir Singh said. He further added that grenades carrying the marks GRE 90 MK3 with a tag a method of using the object mentioned in English and Roman languages will be sent to the laboratories for the verification.
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February - 23 
Sangai Express reports that a hand grenade suspected to have been lobbed by unidentified militants as threat over monetary demand was found at the premises of Public Hospital located at Hatta in Imphal East District on February 23. It is said that on
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Sangai Express reports that a hand grenade suspected to have been lobbed by unidentified militants as threat over monetary demand was found at the premises of Public Hospital located at Hatta in Imphal East District on February 23. It is said that one faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) threatening to close down the hospital was published in the media sometime earlier.
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February - 23 
Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre from Bishnupur District on February 23. He is identified as ‘Lance Corporal’ Amom Kunjeshor Singh (29) of Wangoo Naodakhong Makha Leikai.
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre from Bishnupur District on February 23. He is identified as ‘Lance Corporal’ Amom Kunjeshor Singh (29) of Wangoo Naodakhong Makha Leikai.
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February - 23 
SFs arrested a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Kh Gunamani Singh, from Ningel of Thoubal District, reports Kanglaonline.
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SFs arrested a cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Kh Gunamani Singh, from Ningel of Thoubal District, reports Kanglaonline.
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February - 23 
SFs arrested another cadre of the KCP-MC, identified as Thongam Sohadev alias Sodin Singh (32), from Heikakpokpi area in Thoubal District on February 23. One 9mm pistol with one magazine and two live ammunitions were recovered from him.
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SFs arrested another cadre of the KCP-MC, identified as Thongam Sohadev alias Sodin Singh (32), from Heikakpokpi area in Thoubal District on February 23. One 9mm pistol with one magazine and two live ammunitions were recovered from him.
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February - 23 
Telegraph reports that seven United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) on February 23 from Tinsukia District and Dhekiajuli Panbari under Rangapara
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Telegraph reports that seven United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) on February 23 from Tinsukia District and Dhekiajuli Panbari under Rangapara Police Station in Sonitpur District, respectively. The arrestees were identified as Rubul Ali, Abdul Kalam, Hitesh Roy, Paresh Rajbongshi, Champak Hazarika,Tonuj Dutta, Sidheswar Baruah of ULFA and Ajay Basumatary of NDFB.
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February - 23 
The Anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on February 23 denied that the three persons killed by SFs in Goalpara District on February 19 were cadres of the outfit. The ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, N. Dinthi
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The Anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on February 23 denied that the three persons killed by SFs in Goalpara District on February 19 were cadres of the outfit. The ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, N. Dinthi Gwra, in a statement emailed to the media said the dead were not cadres of the NDFB-ATF.
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February - 23 
The Hindu reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion at a panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office in the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District late on Febr
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The Hindu reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion at a panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office in the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District late on February 23. A group of Maoists raided the panchayat office at Dhanghori village, located on the road connecting Lodhasuli and Kesiapatha, and planted a landmine to blow up the building. Earlier, the same building was torched by the Maoists about two months ago, destroying furniture and documents, Superintendent of Police Praveen Tripathi, said.
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February - 23 
The Home Secretaries of both India and Pakistan will hold talks in New Delhi on March 28 and 29 on a host of issues including the progress in the 26/11 attacks trial in a Rawalpindi court. "Islamabad has conveyed to New Delhi its consent to the meet
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The Home Secretaries of both India and Pakistan will hold talks in New Delhi on March 28 and 29 on a host of issues including the progress in the 26/11 attacks trial in a Rawalpindi court. "Islamabad has conveyed to New Delhi its consent to the meeting after home secretary G K Pillai extended the invitation to Pakistan interior secretary Chaudhry Qamar Zaman last week," a senior official said on February 23. India had proposed two sets of dates -- March 21-22 and March 28-29. The talks next month will be the first structured bilateral Home Secretary-level meeting on counter-terrorism after the recent Indo-Pak decision to resume comprehensive talks. The last Home Secretary-level talks between the two countries had concluded in Islamabad on November 26, 2008, the day Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militnats attacked Mumbai. Thereafter, India had suspended the composite dialogue with Pakistan.
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February - 23 
The links of the militant groups of North East with China came to the fore yet again as Indian security agencies came to know about a meeting that the leaders of the militant groups had with officials of the Government of China in April, 2010. Source
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The links of the militant groups of North East with China came to the fore yet again as Indian security agencies came to know about a meeting that the leaders of the militant groups had with officials of the Government of China in April, 2010. Sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told Assam Tribune that leaders of the militant groups like United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur, ‘chairman’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), S. S. Khaplang and the ‘commander in chief’ of the ULFA, Paresh Baruah among others attended the meeting held in Ruili in Yunan Province of China. On the whereabouts of Paresh Baruah, sources said that as per intelligence inputs, the ULFA leader is now in Myanmar. "As per our information, Baruah is now staying near a base of the NSCN (K) in the Taka area of Myanmar for the last few months. The area is near the international border between India and Myanmar and can be reached after around seven days of trekking. But the leaders of the militant outfits can travel to the area easily from Ruili in China by vehicles," sources added. Baruah has at least 150 cadres of the outfit with him in Myanmar and the possibility of the supporters of the hardcore ULFA leader indulging in violence and extortion in the run-up to the elections cannot be ruled out.
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February - 23 
The mercy petition for Afzal Guru, convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001), has not yet been forwarded to President Pratibha Patil, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram disclosed on February 23,
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The mercy petition for Afzal Guru, convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the Parliament House attack (December 13, 2001), has not yet been forwarded to President Pratibha Patil, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram disclosed on February 23, reports Times of India. In reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament), Chidambaram said 23 of the 25 mercy petitions with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs have been forwarded to the President. Afzal Guru, whose petition stands at number 18 in the list, however, is not one of those forwarded. The case was "under examination". He also said that a new procedure was being followed in forwarding the case to the President. Afzal Guru was found guilty of plotting the December 13, 2001, Parliament House attack, in which nine people were killed, and was sentenced to death in 2002. The Delhi High Court confirmed the death penalty in 2003.
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February - 23 
Times of India reports that the special operations group (SOG) of District Police and Adampur Police raided Kazzakpura locality and arrested a gang of vehicle lifters in Varanasi District on February 23. The arrested persons were identified as Mohd S
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Times of India reports that the special operations group (SOG) of District Police and Adampur Police raided Kazzakpura locality and arrested a gang of vehicle lifters in Varanasi District on February 23. The arrested persons were identified as Mohd Sahil of Allahabad, Rajesh Yadav of Bhadohi, Avinash Pandey of Konia, Sanjiv Kumar Singh alias Pintu and Naval Kishore Prasad alias Gope of Bhojpur District in Bihar. DIG Lalji Shukla said the multi-utility vehicles (MUV) were stolen from Districts of Uttar Pradesh and are being sold to the terrorist outfits and to the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The Police also recovered some master keys and tools used for breaking the locks of vehicles.
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February - 24 
KCP-MC militant, identified as Thingnam alias Soden (32), was arrested from Pallel in Chandel District, reports Sangai Express. One Pistol with magazine and two live rounds were recovered from him.
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KCP-MC militant, identified as Thingnam alias Soden (32), was arrested from Pallel in Chandel District, reports Sangai Express. One Pistol with magazine and two live rounds were recovered from him.
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February - 24 
According to Outlook, the Chhattisgarh Government on February 24 told the Supreme Court (SC) that it would not be possible to shift villagers from relief camps within a definite timeframe due to possible reprisals from the Communist Party of India-Ma
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According to Outlook, the Chhattisgarh Government on February 24 told the Supreme Court (SC) that it would not be possible to shift villagers from relief camps within a definite timeframe due to possible reprisals from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) which killed 700 tribals in the past five years. In an affidavit submitted through counsel Atul Jha, the State Government however, said it was taking all steps to gradually shift the villagers back to their villages from the relief camps set up close to Police Stations in the worst Maoist-hit Dantewada and Bijapur Districts. Since 2005, the relief camps in Dantewada and Bijapur have been attacked 34 times. In 2010 alone, these relief camps have been attacked 9 times. In the last five years, more than 700 innocent tribals have been killed by Maoists after being branded as sympathiser of Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) or as Police informers. "It is submitted that in the prevailing security scenario with the Maoists determined to exterminate all those people opposed to them or unwilling to join their cadre, it would not be possible to force the remaining inmates of these camps to leave immediately," the affidavit said. The State's affidavit comes in the backdrop of the January 18 SC's direction to wind up the relief camps as civil rights groups alleged they are used to shelter armed Salwa Judum members and special Police officers trained by the Government to tackle Maoists.
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February - 24 
Assam Tribune reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 24 disclosed that four years ago he almost succeeded in engaging United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in peace talks but the outfit backed out. Referring to the North-East, the Pr
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Assam Tribune reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 24 disclosed that four years ago he almost succeeded in engaging United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in peace talks but the outfit backed out. Referring to the North-East, the Prime Minister said the situation in Manipur and some parts of Assam is a cause of concern. But the overall the situation has improved.
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February - 24 
Assam tribune reports that the District administration of East Garo Hills organized a peace meeting in Resubelpara mini stadium in East Garo Hills District on February 24 with more than 1000 people from both the Garo and Rabha communities participati
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Assam tribune reports that the District administration of East Garo Hills organized a peace meeting in Resubelpara mini stadium in East Garo Hills District on February 24 with more than 1000 people from both the Garo and Rabha communities participating in large numbers to help restore permanent peace between the two communities in the wake of last month’s ethnic strife that led to the deaths of around 10 persons from both sides.
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February - 24 
Hindustan Times report that 300 personnel of the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a special anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] force, have been deployed in Balaghat District to combat the growing presence of the Communist Party of India-Ma
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Hindustan Times report that 300 personnel of the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a special anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] force, have been deployed in Balaghat District to combat the growing presence of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. The deployment is part of a strategy to surround Naxal-hit areas in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha, said an intelligence officer, requesting anonymity. The Centre will decide standard operating procedures for them. In the first phase, these battalions were trained at the army’s insurgency and jungle warfare training centre in Mizoram and the CRPF’s anti-terror training centre at Silchar. Of the 10 COBRA battalions trained in guerrilla warfare, nine have already been deployed in Maoist-hit States. The deployment of three companies of COBRA in Balaghat follows a recent spurt in Maoist activity in the area. “We have fresh intelligence inputs that Naxalites are coercing tribal youths to join the movement,” Inspector General (IG) V Muniraju said. “We have already started sending them in search operation along with the state’s anti-Naxal squads,” Muniraju said. He, however, refused to comment on when and how CoBRA will begin its operation.
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February - 24 
Kanglaonline reports that a cadre of the Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Nongthongbam Premadanda Singh (35), was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) on February 24 with bullet injury in his left belly
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Kanglaonline reports that a cadre of the Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Nongthongbam Premadanda Singh (35), was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) on February 24 with bullet injury in his left belly at Kundrakpam in Imphal East District.
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February - 24 February - 27
Nagaland Post reports that two National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were injured during a factional clash in Myanmar. It was learnt that the two NSCN factions - NSCN-K and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muiv
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Nagaland Post reports that two National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were injured during a factional clash in Myanmar. It was learnt that the two NSCN factions - NSCN-K and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) -were engaged in a fierce gun battle since February 24 and continuing till date. The number of those injured or casualty from the NSCN-IM could not be confirmed.
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February - 24 
Noting that Jammu and Kashmir had gone through a "difficult time" in 2010, Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 24 said the Government was keeping its "fingers crossed" this summer while remaining vigilant as he asserted that no quarter sho
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Noting that Jammu and Kashmir had gone through a "difficult time" in 2010, Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 24 said the Government was keeping its "fingers crossed" this summer while remaining vigilant as he asserted that no quarter should be given to secessionists, reports Daily Excelsior. "We have passed through a difficult time, particularly the last summer. Since then the situation has improved. But we keep our fingers crossed. Come this summer, I hope we will be vigilant enough to ensure that the unfortunate events that took place in the last summer in parts of Jammu and Kashmir do not take place," the Prime Minister said in Parliament. "Our approach to the problems of Jammu and Kashmir is that we will give no quarter to secessionist elements. We will do everything in our power to strengthen the hands of the State Government to provide a fairer deal to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, to provide avenues for gainful employment," the PM added. He also said that the report of the Rangarajan committee appointed by him to work out a plan for providing up to one-lakh jobs to Kashmiri youth was "nearly ready" and once its implementation starts the "mindset" of Kashmiri people will change. Asserting that the dialogue process set to be resumed, he asked Pakistan to grasp its hand of friendship and made it clear that all issues can be resolved if it stopped use of its territory for anti-India activities. "I sincerely hope and believe that the new ruling classes of Pakistan would grasp the hands of our friendship and recognise that whatever are our differences, terror as an instrument of State policy, is something that no civilised society ought to use," he said.
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February - 24 
One United National Liberation Front-Manipur People’s Army (UNLF-MPA) cadre, identified as Lance Corporal Amom Kunjeshore alias Nganba (25), was arrested by SFs at Bishnupur Bazar in Bishnupur District.
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One United National Liberation Front-Manipur People’s Army (UNLF-MPA) cadre, identified as Lance Corporal Amom Kunjeshore alias Nganba (25), was arrested by SFs at Bishnupur Bazar in Bishnupur District.
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February - 24 February - 25
Over 35 cadres of the Isack-Muivah and the Khaplang factions of the NSCN were killed on the night of February 24-25 on the Tirap-Myanmar border cadres in the fierce fighting when a 100-strong armed group, trying to enter Tirap from Myanmar's Sagiang
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Over 35 cadres of the Isack-Muivah and the Khaplang factions of the NSCN were killed on the night of February 24-25 on the Tirap-Myanmar border cadres in the fierce fighting when a 100-strong armed group, trying to enter Tirap from Myanmar's Sagiang division, were ambushed by the rival Khaplang faction, intelligence reports reaching New Delhi said. This was the largest clash in an ongoing conflict between the two groups since December 2010. Both factions are currently in talks with the Centre and have been observing a ceasefire with government forces. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), alarmed at the escalating conflict, wanted the Assam Rifles and the Army to launch an operation to disarm the NSCN cadres of both the factions but so far the Army has resisted the pressure, arguing that these are not banned groups and the clashes should be treated more as a law and order issue than pure insurgency.
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February - 24 
Protesting against monetary demand served by various militant groups on the college, a public meeting was held at the premises of Naorem Birahari College, Khundrakpam in Imphal East District on February 24.
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Protesting against monetary demand served by various militant groups on the college, a public meeting was held at the premises of Naorem Birahari College, Khundrakpam in Imphal East District on February 24.
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February - 24 
Shillong Times reports that a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre, identified as Anand R.Marak (28) of Khasikhakra of Goalpara District of Assam, was arrested at Shallang market in West Khasi Hills District on February 24. Anand is wanted by P
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Shillong Times reports that a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre, identified as Anand R.Marak (28) of Khasikhakra of Goalpara District of Assam, was arrested at Shallang market in West Khasi Hills District on February 24. Anand is wanted by Police in connection with the abduction of the Nokma of Riangshi village in October 2010. The GNLA cadre came to Shallang to carry out extortion drive, Police said. Meanwhile, another source claimed Anand is one of the members of the nine-member breakaway faction of the GNLA, four of whom were already killed in alleged fake encounter at Mendipathar.
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February - 24 
The Kuki Students’ Organisation in Sadar Hills strongly condemned the abduction of Sagar Prasad (14) of Kangpokpi allegedly by KCP-MC as well as the harassment meted out to innocent Meitei families of Motbung in Senapati District by Suspension of Ope
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The Kuki Students’ Organisation in Sadar Hills strongly condemned the abduction of Sagar Prasad (14) of Kangpokpi allegedly by KCP-MC as well as the harassment meted out to innocent Meitei families of Motbung in Senapati District by Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory militant group.
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February - 24 
Times of India reports that the nine-day hostage crisis ended on February 24 with the State capitulating to the biggest-ever prisoner swap involving hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to secure the release of Malkangiri Dis
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Times of India reports that the nine-day hostage crisis ended on February 24 with the State capitulating to the biggest-ever prisoner swap involving hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to secure the release of Malkangiri District collector R Vineel Krishna. The Maoists released Krishna just 3 kilometres from where they had abducted him. This was when interlocutors were on their way to Chitrakonda for further negotiations after the Maoists raised additional demands calling for a public swap of the collector with nine of their imprisoned comrades. In the event, the Government agreed to release five, refusing to let go two key leaders of their group. Krishna was freed after a four-hour long public meeting called by the Maoists in Tentuliguda village with about 1,500 villagers. The Maoists made speeches and discussed issues like mining and under-development during the meeting. The meeting ended at 4.30pm [IST] after which the collector crossed the Balimela reservoir. The Maoists had called for the release of Srinivasulu, Ashutosh, and Shobha, after Odisha Government had already conceded 14 original demands. The Government agreed to release Ganti Prasad whose bail application was heard in a Koraput court on February 24, apart from Padma, Ishwari, Sarita and Gokul. The key Maoists whose release was sought but rejected by the Government are Srinivasulu and Ashutosh. Shobha, another key Maoist leader, is in a Jharkhand jail and the Odisha Government said it would take up her release with that State.
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February - 24 
Times of India reports that two Nepali nationals suspected of supplying explosives to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with a cache of detonators and gelatine sticks in Bahraich District on February 24. Bahr
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Times of India reports that two Nepali nationals suspected of supplying explosives to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with a cache of detonators and gelatine sticks in Bahraich District on February 24. Bahraich Superintendent of Police (SP) Shailendra Pati Tripathi said that the duo, identified as Deepak Bahadur and Udan Bhuda, were arrested near the Indo-Nepal border in Rupaidiha check post. The SP said, "Around 850 detonators and over 1,400 gelatine rods have been seized from the possession of the duo, who could have links with Maoists.''
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February - 25 
a Zeliangrong based militant outfit has been floated with a slogan, “Zeliangrong Ringtelo”, meaning ‘Long live the Zeliangrong people’. The new underground outfit christened as Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was floated on February 25 with a primary
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a Zeliangrong based militant outfit has been floated with a slogan, “Zeliangrong Ringtelo”, meaning ‘Long live the Zeliangrong people’. The new underground outfit christened as Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was floated on February 25 with a primary aim to protect the Zeliangrong interest. ‘Chairman’ of the outfit Kamson said ZUF’s jurisdiction covers the 'Zeliangrong Naga' inhabited areas in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. ZUF is not against other revolutionary groups, states Imphal Free Press.
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February - 25 
Assam Tribune reports that Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on February 25 denied the allegation of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi that it maintains links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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Assam Tribune reports that Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on February 25 denied the allegation of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi that it maintains links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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February - 25 
Bhutan Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Thinley on February 25 said that law-breakers from Assam, especially militant groups including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), will not be allowed to take refuge in his country, reports Sentinel. He c
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Bhutan Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Thinley on February 25 said that law-breakers from Assam, especially militant groups including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), will not be allowed to take refuge in his country, reports Sentinel. He categorically said that the ULFA had stopped setting up base in Bhutan and the leaders and activists of the outfit had left the neighbouring country. “There is no ULFA camp in Bhutan. People of Assam who are not law-abiding will not be allowed to take refuge in Bhutan,” Thinley told reporters at Borjhar airport.
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February - 25 
Describing the September 14, 2010 demand of the United Naga Council (UNC) of Manipur for an alternative political arrangement under the Indian constitution as “unacceptable”, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Shepoumaram
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Describing the September 14, 2010 demand of the United Naga Council (UNC) of Manipur for an alternative political arrangement under the Indian constitution as “unacceptable”, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Shepoumaramth Region [a region inhabited by She (mao), Poumai, Maram, Thangal tribes] in Senapati District, said it “flagrantly” contradicted the historical and political rights of the Naga people, reports Nagaland Post. The signatories termed it as “double standard” the stand of the UNC in simultaneously demanding alternative political arrangement while being a part of the FNR. Clarifying that the Shepoumaramth region will not be a part of UNC’s demand for alternative political arrangement under the constitution of India, it appealed to the Naga people in general and those inhabiting the four Districts of Manipur in particular to wake up to the reality, adds Sangai Express.
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February - 25 
Irengbam Chaoren, the president of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), in a message given to the people of Manipur on the occasion of its Independence Demand Day of February 25, stated that th
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Irengbam Chaoren, the president of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), in a message given to the people of Manipur on the occasion of its Independence Demand Day of February 25, stated that the invitation of Indian Government to the revolutionary groups for holding peace talks is not about sovereignty of Manipur but it is for consolidating integrity of India at the cost of Manipur`s sovereignty, reports Kanglaonline. The RPF categorically stated that armed campaign is the only practical means to regain the lost sovereignty of Manipur, adds Sangai Express.
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February - 25 
Nagaland post reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) conveyed a message to the Government of India (GoI) that it has no objections to the proposed meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and National Socialist
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Nagaland post reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) conveyed a message to the Government of India (GoI) that it has no objections to the proposed meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Th. Muivah sometime in April since the talks were “merely a bilateral meeting between two parties and not a political talk between GOI and the Nagas”. It said though Th. Muivah has every right to seek solutions to “social problems and other issues in Ukhrul District and other Naga inhabited areas of Manipur State, solution to the Indo-Naga-Burma political problem shall be the sole prerogative of the Naga people at a right opportune time.”
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February - 25 
NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Th Muivah is expected to arrive in New Delhi on February 26 to hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Muivah would be reaching New Delhi from Amsterdam. The two leaders are expected to have talks on March 2 and Ma
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NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Th Muivah is expected to arrive in New Delhi on February 26 to hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Muivah would be reaching New Delhi from Amsterdam. The two leaders are expected to have talks on March 2 and March 3. Meanwhile, a five-member delegation of the NSCN-IM has left Dimapur for New Delhi to make necessary arrangements for the proposed visit of their ‘general secretary’ Th Muivah.
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February - 25 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead two Pakistani nationals when they were allegedly trying to enter the Indian Territory at Gatti Basoke border observation post under Jalalabad subdivision in the Ferozepur District on February 25, re
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead two Pakistani nationals when they were allegedly trying to enter the Indian Territory at Gatti Basoke border observation post under Jalalabad subdivision in the Ferozepur District on February 25, reports Times of India. A BSF trooper asked the intruders to stop when he saw them coming towards the fencing. Before the Pakistan intruders could take out their weapons and fire, BSF personnel opened fire at them, killing them on the spot. It was suspected that a few associates of the Pakistani intruders, who were at a distance from them, escaped from the incident site after hearing the gunshots. A country-made pistol with five live cartridges was also seized from the possession of the intruders.
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February - 25 
The State Government has ordered reopening of educational institutions, including recognized Private Schools up to Higher Secondary level of Kashmir Division (excluding Ladakh region) and also those falling in winter zone of Jammu Division from March
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The State Government has ordered reopening of educational institutions, including recognized Private Schools up to Higher Secondary level of Kashmir Division (excluding Ladakh region) and also those falling in winter zone of Jammu Division from March 1 after observing winter vacations, according to Kashmir Times. An official spokesman said any default in observance of the calendar of vacations so authorized shall attract action under rules, reads the order.
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February - 25 
The two arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, both named Showkat Hussain, have revealed that a large number of youth, who had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from this part of the State during past two decades, were now forced t
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The two arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, both named Showkat Hussain, have revealed that a large number of youth, who had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from this part of the State during past two decades, were now forced to work as labourers or perform other type of manual job after being thrown out of training camps by Pakistan Army and militant ‘commanders’ due to their over-age, lack of proper training and refusal to become fidayeens (suicide bombers). They told Police that only those militants, who had become hardcore ‘commanders’ or those who were ready to become the fidayeens were being kept in the training camps and other rest houses. They were also being paid monthly honorarium, which has been stopped for all rest of the militants. As reported earlier, these militants were arrested on February 25 soon after they crossed the Line of Control (LoC) from forward area of Nakarket in Digwar sub sector of Poonch District. Senior Superintendent of Police (Poonch) Ashkoor Wani said the militants would be booked under illegal border crossing as they were not involved in any kind of militant activity in India. They also didn't fall under Rehabilitation Policy of the Government, he added.
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February - 25 
Times of India reports that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ignored the advice of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram that release of Naxals [Left Wing Extremism] in exchange of Malkangiri collector will set a bad precedent. Sources said that after R Vi
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Times of India reports that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ignored the advice of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram that release of Naxals [Left Wing Extremism] in exchange of Malkangiri collector will set a bad precedent. Sources said that after R Vineel Krishna's release, the Central Government had to send out fresh security precautions to States whose officials could be vulnerable to such abductions. The Centre was not in favour of Odisha Government striking a deal with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) for the release of its two officials in exchange for the freedom of some top Maoists from its jails, adds Outlook. Chidambaram had conveyed the Centre's views- negotiate but don't give in too much- to Patnaik soon after Krishna’s abduction, reports Hindustan Times. Chidambaram is understood to have spoken to Patnaik and urged him not to set a precedent by striking a deal with the Maoists that would put pressure on other Governments in future in any similar situation, sources said. Patnaik is believed to have agreed with the Home Minister's suggestion but later went ahead with his Government's strategy of releasing Maoist leaders to ensure the safe release of Krishna and Pabitra Majhi, sources said, adds Outlook.
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February - 25 
Times of India reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two tractors of brick kiln near Masihatu in Balumath of Latehar District on February 25. Nearly 30 armed Maoists stopped the two tractors loaded wit
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Times of India reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two tractors of brick kiln near Masihatu in Balumath of Latehar District on February 25. Nearly 30 armed Maoists stopped the two tractors loaded with bricks on way to an industrial project coming up at Chandawa. Maoists asked the drivers of the tractors to alight from the vehicles, poured fuel on both the tractors and set them on fire. After the incident, Maoists disappeared into the forests. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldeep Dwivedi said prima facie it appeared that the Maoists set the vehicles on fire for want of levy, but Police are investigating the case.
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February - 25 
Troops of Poonch Brigade on February 25 arrested two former Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants along with their wives and seven children soon after they crossed the Line of Control (LoC) from forward area of Nakarket in Digwar sub sector of Poonch Dis
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Troops of Poonch Brigade on February 25 arrested two former Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants along with their wives and seven children soon after they crossed the Line of Control (LoC) from forward area of Nakarket in Digwar sub sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Two Nokia mobile telephones, three Pakistani SIM cards, two Mohajir identity cards, two Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) identity cards, one driving license and INR 12,705 were recovered from the possession of two former militants. The militants, identified as Showkat Hussain and Showkat Hussain, residents of Marhote in Surankote, had joined the HM outfit in 1998-99 and crossed over to PoK. They had also taken their wives with them in 2001 and stayed in different militant training camps in PoK before switching over to manual work. All seven children of two militants had been born in PoK, sources said. Sources said the former militants had reportedly paid INR 30,000 to a militant guide to help them reach the LoC before they crossed over to this side.
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February - 26 
A local court in Mumbai on February 26 granted four days' transit remand to Mohammed Asad Siddiqui, a Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre and an accused in the August 14, 2000 Kanpur blast case, arrested in a joint operation by the Mahar
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A local court in Mumbai on February 26 granted four days' transit remand to Mohammed Asad Siddiqui, a Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre and an accused in the August 14, 2000 Kanpur blast case, arrested in a joint operation by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Uttar Pradesh ATS in Mumbai on February 25, reports The Hindu. “He is one of the nine accused in the Kanpur blast. One Kashmiri accused is under arrest, another died in an encounter a few years ago. Siddiqui was around 15 when he committed the crime. He has been on the run since then. There was an award of Rs. 15,000 declared on him. The court granted his transit custody till March 2,” said an Uttar Pradesh ATS official. He said that Siddiqui was staying under an assumed name in the Nalasopara area of Mumbai and ran a web-designing shop. “He is an active member of SIMI,” the official said.
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February - 26 
An encounter was going on in Keri forests of Budhal area in Rajouri District after five to six Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were fired upon by two militants causing injuries to one of them on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and
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An encounter was going on in Keri forests of Budhal area in Rajouri District after five to six Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were fired upon by two militants causing injuries to one of them on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and Police have cordoned off the forests and were hunting the militants. Official sources said a group of five to six VDC members, who had gone to Keri forests in Budhal, observed movement of two militants and a brief exchange of firing. A VDC member, Raaj Mohammad was injured in the encounter.
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February - 26 
An unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of the Waiton Gram Panchayat Pradhan (president of Panchayat, village level local self Government institution), identified as one Konjengbam onbi Leima (44), on February 26. However the
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An unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of the Waiton Gram Panchayat Pradhan (president of Panchayat, village level local self Government institution), identified as one Konjengbam onbi Leima (44), on February 26. However the bomb failed to explode and was defused later.
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February - 26 
Anti-kidnap and extortion set up of the Dimapur Police rescued two traders, identified as Vighan Kumar and Upendra Shah of Kohima who were abducted by five suspected militants from Senjum village, Dimapur on February 26.
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Anti-kidnap and extortion set up of the Dimapur Police rescued two traders, identified as Vighan Kumar and Upendra Shah of Kohima who were abducted by five suspected militants from Senjum village, Dimapur on February 26.
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February - 26 
Deccan Herald reports that the Odisha Government on February 26 registered a Police case against three top ranking cadres of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) zonal committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Prasad, Bibhuti
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Deccan Herald reports that the Odisha Government on February 26 registered a Police case against three top ranking cadres of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) zonal committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Prasad, Bibhuti and Madhav under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act, in connection with the February 16 abduction of Malkangiri District collector R. V. Krishna and a junior engineer, Pavitra Majhi. The Officer-in-Charge of Pepermetla Police Station Premchand Bag had suo motu filed the case a day after the incident at Chitrakonda Police Station, Malkangiri Sub-Divisional Police Officer Umashanker Das said. The Collector and engineer were realised later.
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February - 26 
Hindustan Times reports that suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA), military wing of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), attacked two construction companies after the firms failed to pay levy demanded by the P
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Hindustan Times reports that suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA), military wing of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), attacked two construction companies after the firms failed to pay levy demanded by the PLGA cadres in Bhabua city of Kaimur District on February 26. The 60-member squad of PLGA cadres attacked the construction of a siphon-bridge of Durgawati Reservoir Project on Hundari hills, assaulted workers and forced them to stop work until the contractor paid them 10 percent of the cost of the work. Later, in the night the cadres again attacked the camp of the road construction company and set ablaze machines worth INR 5 million, Police said. “The Maoists had planted landmines on the approach roads making the operation difficult,” Shahabad Deputy Inspector General of Police Sushil Khopde said.
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February - 26 
Nagaland Post reports that a militant of the Noyon faction of KCP, identified as Soibam Arun (42), of Ningombam Awang Leikai of Imphal West District was arrested by the SFs on February 26. He was reportedly involved in killing of three Government off
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Nagaland Post reports that a militant of the Noyon faction of KCP, identified as Soibam Arun (42), of Ningombam Awang Leikai of Imphal West District was arrested by the SFs on February 26. He was reportedly involved in killing of three Government officials in 2007. SFs also arrested another militant of the same outfit, identified as Kongkham Domorendro Apabi (41), from Singjamei Bazar of the District.
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February - 26 
The Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir, senior journalist Dileep Padgaonkar, academician Radha Kumar and Information Commissioner M. M. Ansari, on February 26 made it clear that they would go ahead with submitting their report to the Governm
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The Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir, senior journalist Dileep Padgaonkar, academician Radha Kumar and Information Commissioner M. M. Ansari, on February 26 made it clear that they would go ahead with submitting their report to the Government with or without inputs from separatists, as they had stretched the limits of courtesy in reaching out to them, reports The Hindu. Democratic Freedom Party chief Shabir Shah, however, has responded to their invitation, though with some conditions.
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February - 26 
The Hindu reports that a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Guddu Oraon alias Karam Chand Oraon, was killed in an encounter wi
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The Hindu reports that a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Guddu Oraon alias Karam Chand Oraon, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gumla District on February 26. The encounter took place when Oraon and his accomplices opened fire on a patrolling party of SFs’ in Keredih forest, Singh said, adding he was killed in the exchange of fire while his associates managed to escape. Oraon was carrying a reward of INR 200, 000 on his head in Jharkhand, while Chhattisgarh had announced a reward of INR 10,000 for catching him in connection with 24 cases of Maoist violence, Gumla Superintendent of Police N. K. Singh said. Oraon was active on the borders of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand.
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February - 26 
The Maoists have called a 48-hour bandh (general shut down) in the eastern Bihar Districts of Banka, Lakhisarai, Jamui, Munger and Bhagalpur.
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The Maoists have called a 48-hour bandh (general shut down) in the eastern Bihar Districts of Banka, Lakhisarai, Jamui, Munger and Bhagalpur.
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February - 26 
Times of India reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter that lasted over five hours in Majidih village in Banka District on February 26. According
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Times of India reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter that lasted over five hours in Majidih village in Banka District on February 26. According to Police sources, around 12 heavily armed Maoists, who were holed up in a house in the village, opened fire on Special Task Force (STF) troopers after being asked to surrender. The SFs retaliated by killing six of the Maoists, Director General of Police Neelmani said. Neelmani said two self-loading rifles, another rifle, four magazines and 210 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the hideout. Three of the Maoists were in Police uniform, he said. From the six bodies, the Police identified one of the Maoists as Golu, a self-styled ‘area commander’ in the Banka region, wanted in several cases of violence. He was considered a terror in eastern Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, the Police said. The other five are yet to be identified by the Police. However, the Police arrested one Maoist cadre identified as Deven Tudu, a resident of Kaithavaran, which is close to Majidih village, about 250km from Patna, adds Telegraph.
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February - 26 
Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai who was in Imphal for his two-day visit to the State stated that sovereignty and integration of Naga inhabited areas would not be included during talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (N
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Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai who was in Imphal for his two-day visit to the State stated that sovereignty and integration of Naga inhabited areas would not be included during talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Nagaland Post reports. Talking to reporters on February 26, Pillai said, “New Delhi will not discuss any matter related with demand of sovereignty and integration in the talks with the NSCN-IM but the talk will be an open one.”
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February - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked Islamabad to act responsibly to ensure that there is no violation of ceasefire. "While we are taking every care from our side not to indulge in violation of ceasefire, Pakistan should also act responsibly in this re
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked Islamabad to act responsibly to ensure that there is no violation of ceasefire. "While we are taking every care from our side not to indulge in violation of ceasefire, Pakistan should also act responsibly in this regard and help maintain truce along the borders," Omar said.
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February - 27 
Jayaram Pangi, Member of Parliament (Koraput District) and Ramamurty Mutika, Member of Legislative Assembly (Gunpur, Koraput) , reportedly received threatening letters from one Azad of Bansadhara division of the Maoists, stating that they will recei
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Jayaram Pangi, Member of Parliament (Koraput District) and Ramamurty Mutika, Member of Legislative Assembly (Gunpur, Koraput) , reportedly received threatening letters from one Azad of Bansadhara division of the Maoists, stating that they will receive death penalty if they continued with their anti-tribal activities. Both Pangi and Mutika are known tribal leaders from the tribal belt of southern Odisha.
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February - 27 
Kanglaonline reports that seven persons, including two traffic personnel, two non locals and a shop owner were injured on February 27 in a bomb blast in front of a hardware shop at Hatta in Imphal East District. People’s United Liberation Front (PULF
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Kanglaonline reports that seven persons, including two traffic personnel, two non locals and a shop owner were injured on February 27 in a bomb blast in front of a hardware shop at Hatta in Imphal East District. People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants were suspected to be behind the blast, considering the domination of the area by Muslims and other extortion cases. The blast was said to have been targeted at a shop owned by one Mohammad Ali Mohamad (55) of Bihar, who was among the injured, adds Nagaland Post.
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February - 27 
Nagaland Post reports that a top militant of the Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), identified as Anjima Boro alias Ajit Murong alias Ajit Boro, involved in several bombings was arrested on February 27 along t
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Nagaland Post reports that a top militant of the Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), identified as Anjima Boro alias Ajit Murong alias Ajit Boro, involved in several bombings was arrested on February 27 along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. He is reported to have arrested after he sneaked into the country from Bangladesh through Baldova village in West Garo Hills District. The militant leader is also the prime accused in the improvised explosive device (IED) explosion damaging the iron bridge at Zigzag in West Garo Hills District.
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February - 27 
NSCN-K spokesperson P. Tikhak has said that any agreement that might be arrived at between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India would “always be limited” to the problems between those two entities involved and not Nagas as a whole.
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NSCN-K spokesperson P. Tikhak has said that any agreement that might be arrived at between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India would “always be limited” to the problems between those two entities involved and not Nagas as a whole.
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February - 27 
Police said a number of surrendered militants and criminals also figured in the list of gun licenses issued by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM, Mendhar in Poonch District) Mukhtiar Choudhary, who has gone underground along with two clerks of his offic
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Police said a number of surrendered militants and criminals also figured in the list of gun licenses issued by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM, Mendhar in Poonch District) Mukhtiar Choudhary, who has gone underground along with two clerks of his office. So far, Police have seized 847 gun licenses from different gun factories, office of the SDM and six arrested persons. The total number of gun licenses issued by Mukhtiar Choudhary during his posting as Assistant Commissioner (Revenue, Rajouri) and SDM (Mendhar) has gone up to 2500.
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February - 27 
Security Forces in Nawadih introduced Community-Policing programme to tackle the Maoists in the region on February 27. Locals were given food and clothing as incentives, as part of the programme. Anoop T. Mathew, Superintendent of Police of Palamu, s
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Security Forces in Nawadih introduced Community-Policing programme to tackle the Maoists in the region on February 27. Locals were given food and clothing as incentives, as part of the programme. Anoop T. Mathew, Superintendent of Police of Palamu, said that such programmes help bridge gaps between the Police and locals, and also protects them from recruiting by the Maoists.
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February - 27 
Security Forces recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives dumped by militants near Ferozpur stream in Sumbal area of Bandipora District. The seizure included 120 under-barrel grenade launcher shells, 20 rounds of rocket projectile gun, seven hand
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Security Forces recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives dumped by militants near Ferozpur stream in Sumbal area of Bandipora District. The seizure included 120 under-barrel grenade launcher shells, 20 rounds of rocket projectile gun, seven hand grenades, 37 explosive rods, 30 improvised explosive device circuits, 12 high explosive fuses and a roll of cordex wire. An AK rifle with two magazines, two bayonets, 155 AK rounds, a pistol, six magazines, 553 PIKA rounds and two radio sets were also recovered from the water tank, the officials said. Besides, two combat uniforms and PKR 150 currency were found near the stream.
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February - 27 
Suspected militants in the night of February 27 shot dead a truck driver inside his house in Pulwama District, officials said, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Ayoub Wani was killed when he returned to his house in Kakapora town from a mosque after
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Suspected militants in the night of February 27 shot dead a truck driver inside his house in Pulwama District, officials said, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Ayoub Wani was killed when he returned to his house in Kakapora town from a mosque after offering prayers. Two of Wani's brothers are employed in the Police department. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack
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February - 27 
The Cricket World Cup is facing threat as 29 trained militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have entered the country through the border, Intelligence agencies have warned, reports Times of India. According to sources, among the militants there are cadres
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The Cricket World Cup is facing threat as 29 trained militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have entered the country through the border, Intelligence agencies have warned, reports Times of India. According to sources, among the militants there are cadres of Indian Mujahideen (IM) as well. The militants have been asked to target cricket teams and venues of matches. Mumbai - where World Cup final will be played on April 2 - is reportedly a prime target. According to sources, the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) has provided these terrorists with a list of venues where matches will be held. The terrorists might do a recce of the stadium or the route of the team bus they plan to target. "We have stepped up the security at the stadium as well as the hotels where the teams are staying. Information related to movement of players is being kept secret. The special cell is keeping an eye on all suspicious movements in the city," said an unnamed senior Delhi Police officer.
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February - 27 
The Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist) in a press statement by the outfit's ‘Assistant Publicity and propaganda secretary’, Nonglen Meitei states that the revolution in the State had deteriorated due to the unscrupulous activity of some s
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The Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist) in a press statement by the outfit's ‘Assistant Publicity and propaganda secretary’, Nonglen Meitei states that the revolution in the State had deteriorated due to the unscrupulous activity of some so called revolutionary groups.
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February - 27 
The SFs arrested three extortionists carrying out extortion activity on NH-39 near Thengjang Village of Senapati District. The arrestees were identified as Wakambam Barnard (23), Shehkosat Kipgen (27) and Satminthang Kipgen, (24). One Hero Honda Hunk
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The SFs arrested three extortionists carrying out extortion activity on NH-39 near Thengjang Village of Senapati District. The arrestees were identified as Wakambam Barnard (23), Shehkosat Kipgen (27) and Satminthang Kipgen, (24). One Hero Honda Hunk motor cycle, two Rubber Stamp Pads bearing title ‘National Rural Employment Guarantee Act’ (‘NREGA’), four mobile phones with SIM and cash amounting to INR 390 were also recovered from them.
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February - 28 
alleging the Security Forces for the killing of Haji Nazir Ahmad of Kreeri on February 28, in an emailed statement, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesman, Ehsan Illahi warned, “The killers of Haji Nazir will not be spared,” reports Kashmir Times.
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alleging the Security Forces for the killing of Haji Nazir Ahmad of Kreeri on February 28, in an emailed statement, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesman, Ehsan Illahi warned, “The killers of Haji Nazir will not be spared,” reports Kashmir Times.
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February - 28 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again underlined the importance of resolving political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically, according to Daily Excelsior. "I told in categorical terms that financial help to the State is indeed a welcome gesture
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again underlined the importance of resolving political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically, according to Daily Excelsior. "I told in categorical terms that financial help to the State is indeed a welcome gesture for which we are thankful to the Centre Government but the political issues require political addressing", he said, adding that giving due weightage to this aspect the Centre Government constituted the institution of Interlocutors to deal with issues of political nature. "We are hopeful that dialogue process would get broad banded and result-oriented", he said. "Our endeavour is to create peaceful atmosphere and safeguard the future of the State", he said, adding that his party would continue to strive for internal autonomy of the State. On the Rehabilitation Policy, the Chief Minister said that his Government has provided a legal mechanism for those who have crossed over to other side of the Line of Control (LoC) during militancy and want to return as peaceful persons and live a normal life. "Some 600 applications have been received from these persons so far which are being scrutinized", he added.
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February - 28 
IBNLive reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Police from Patnbigha village in Islampur Police Station of Nalanda District on February 28. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrest
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IBNLive reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Police from Patnbigha village in Islampur Police Station of Nalanda District on February 28. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested the three Maoists, including a ‘zonal commander’ of the Maoists Arvind Ji alias Verma Ji, besides top cadre Srikant Paswan alias Naga Paswan and Narsingh Yadav. Two rifles and one SLR looted from the Police and 16 live cartridges and INR 7200 in cash were also recovered from them, sources said. They were wanted in connection with several criminal cases.
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February - 28 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered a hand grenade near a bridge connecting Nagamapal with Thangal Bazar in Imphal West District on February 28.
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered a hand grenade near a bridge connecting Nagamapal with Thangal Bazar in Imphal West District on February 28.
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February - 28 
Militants on February 28 shot at and injured a shopkeeper, identified as Nazir Ahmad, at his shop in the Kreeri area of Baramulla District, Daily Excelsior reported. Nazir succumbed to his injuries later.
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Militants on February 28 shot at and injured a shopkeeper, identified as Nazir Ahmad, at his shop in the Kreeri area of Baramulla District, Daily Excelsior reported. Nazir succumbed to his injuries later.
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February - 28 
Nagaland Post reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 28 made it clear that it has not withdrawn its key demand of sovereignty for Nagaland and blamed the Central Government for the delay in finding
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Nagaland Post reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 28 made it clear that it has not withdrawn its key demand of sovereignty for Nagaland and blamed the Central Government for the delay in finding a solution to the six-decades-old Naga problem. V Horam, the officiating ‘Kilo Kilonser’ (‘Home Minister’) of the NSCN-IM, told the media that Nagas have neither ‘small Nagalim’ nor ‘greater Nagalim’. They have just land in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, besides Naga areas in Myanmar. Exclusion of any part of land is not acceptable to Naga people and NSCN-IM, he added.
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February - 28 
NDTV reports that the bail application of Sriramulu Srinivasulu, one of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres whose release had been demanded by abductors of Malkangiri District Collector R V Krishna, was rejected by a local court o
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NDTV reports that the bail application of Sriramulu Srinivasulu, one of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres whose release had been demanded by abductors of Malkangiri District Collector R V Krishna, was rejected by a local court on February 28. Additional District Judge M S Dhal rejected the bail plea of Srinivasulu, who had a week ago been granted bail by a Fast Track Court in connection with another case, his lawyer R P Patnaik said
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February - 28 
NDTV reports that three Policemen, including an Assistant Sub Inspector, a Head Constable and a Home Guard, were killed and four others injured in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chatra Distric
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NDTV reports that three Policemen, including an Assistant Sub Inspector, a Head Constable and a Home Guard, were killed and four others injured in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chatra District late in the night of February 28. The explosion occurred when a jeep carrying seven Policemen, who were returning after a search operation, drove over the landmine at Lakrai More in Tandua area. The Maoists also seized the weapons from the Policemen before escaping.
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February - 28 
Sagar Prasad (14) of Kangpokpi in Senapati District, who was abducted by unidentified militants on February 24, was freed by the militants on February 28. After his abduction, one group of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (K
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Sagar Prasad (14) of Kangpokpi in Senapati District, who was abducted by unidentified militants on February 24, was freed by the militants on February 28. After his abduction, one group of Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) reportedly served a demand of INR 50 lakhs to his father, states Sangai Express.
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February - 28 
Sentinel reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders met members of Sammilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) on February 28 at an undisclosed location to discuss the modalities for peace talks. The ULFA leaders who attended the meeting inclu
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Sentinel reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders met members of Sammilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) on February 28 at an undisclosed location to discuss the modalities for peace talks. The ULFA leaders who attended the meeting included ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘Deputy Commander-in-Chief’ Raju Barua, ‘Central Committee ‘Publicity Secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, ‘Vice-President’ Pradip Gogoi, ‘Advisor’ Bhimkanta Buragohain, ‘Finance Secretary’ Chitraban Hazarika, ‘Foreign Secretary’ Shasha Choudhury and ‘Cultural Secretary’ Pranati Deka. Both the ULFA leaders and SJA members reportedly formulated the next agenda for further development in the peace process. SJA, formed on April 24, 2010, is a forum of prominent senior citizens, intellectuals and organisations.
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February - 28 
Shillong Times reports that two senior United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, Anupam Sainowal and Robin Baruah, were handed over by the Bangladesh Border Guards (BBG) to the Border security Forces (BSF) at Dawki in East Khasi Hills District o
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Shillong Times reports that two senior United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, Anupam Sainowal and Robin Baruah, were handed over by the Bangladesh Border Guards (BBG) to the Border security Forces (BSF) at Dawki in East Khasi Hills District on February 28.
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February - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has got a budgetary allocation of INR 55.68 crore for 2011-12 to meet its expenses, an increase of INR 16.33 crore from the last fiscal, reports The Hindu. The provision is for meeting the establishment-related
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has got a budgetary allocation of INR 55.68 crore for 2011-12 to meet its expenses, an increase of INR 16.33 crore from the last fiscal, reports The Hindu. The provision is for meeting the establishment-related expenditure of the agency, set up recently under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs by an Act of Parliament. The agency received INR 11.91 crore in 2009-10 under the non-plan expenditure head against INR 42.06 crore for the current fiscal. The NIA has been given the exclusive mandate to detect, prevent, investigate and prosecute terrorism-related incidents across the country. The Border Security Force (BSF) has been allocated INR 7,628.79 crore for 2011-12 against INR 7,052.76 crore given in 2010-11. Similarly, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been allocated INR 7,827.32 crore for 2011-12, up from INR 7,541.72 crore given in 2010-11. A provision of INR 40.60 crore has been made for the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), which aims to link databases as an input in combating terrorism. It intends to create a facility to improve capability to counter internal security threats. NATGRID received INR 33.81 crore in 2010-11. Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee made these announcements on February 28.
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February - 28 
the ULFA-PTF led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to complete the process of dialogue and find a solution within his tenure, reports Telegraph. The group revealed this to the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) ur
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the ULFA-PTF led by ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to complete the process of dialogue and find a solution within his tenure, reports Telegraph. The group revealed this to the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) uring a meeting on February 28. SJA, formed on April 24, 2010, is a forum of prominent senior citizens, intellectuals and organisations. ULFA met the SJA to brief the latter about its meeting with the Prime Minister on February 14.
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February - 28 
the Union Government has provided special support worth INR 80 billion to Jammu and Kashmir for its development needs in the Union budget presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. The Government’s special support to Jammu and Kashmir is anchore
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the Union Government has provided special support worth INR 80 billion to Jammu and Kashmir for its development needs in the Union budget presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. The Government’s special support to Jammu and Kashmir is anchored in INR 280 billion Prime Minister’s Re-construction Plan.
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February - 28 
two Policemen and a civilian were injured in a grenade attack by militants in Batamaloo area in Srinagar. Militants hurled a grenade towards the Police personnel, belonging to traffic wing, near fire brigade headquarters, injuring the trio. No milita
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two Policemen and a civilian were injured in a grenade attack by militants in Batamaloo area in Srinagar. Militants hurled a grenade towards the Police personnel, belonging to traffic wing, near fire brigade headquarters, injuring the trio. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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