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July - 1 
18 Maoists, four of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered before SFs in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The Pioneer. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava, the surrendered Maoists, incl
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18 Maoists, four of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered before SFs in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The Pioneer. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava, the surrendered Maoists, included a woman and were active in Bhansi-Kamaloor area under the Bhairamgarh Area Committee of CPI-Maoist. They were mainly tasked with damaging railway tracks, putting up Maoist banners and posters, spreading Naxalite propaganda, and supplying ration to them. Of those surrendered Maoists, Telaam Bhima and Mangal Bhaskar were active as head of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisaan Majdoor Sangthan (DAKMS, a frontal wing of Maoists) while Telaam Chaitu and Santu Kunjam headed CNM (Chetna Natya Mandli, a cultural outfit of Maoists) – all four carried a reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads, the SP said adding that the remaining 14 cadres, all of lower ranks, were working as members of DAKMS and CNM groups.
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July - 1 
A civilian and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Constable were killed when Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants hiding in a mosque ambushed a CRPF patrol at Model Town in Sopore area in Baramulla District on July 1, reports The Times of India. Inspec
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A civilian and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Constable were killed when Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants hiding in a mosque ambushed a CRPF patrol at Model Town in Sopore area in Baramulla District on July 1, reports The Times of India. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar said, "Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, one of them a Pakistani identified as Usman Bhai and the other a local youth named Adil, fired 30 bullets from inside the mosque before fleeing. One CRPF constable was killed along with the civilian while three personnel were injured. The CRPF team didn't retaliate because there were people all around. The slain civilian's grandson didn't come to harm as police were quick to rescue him." The slain civilian was identified as Bashir Ahmad Khan (65), a construction sector employee from Mustafabad locality in Srinagar, while the CRPF Constable has been identified as Dipchand Verma. Three other troopers who were also injured in the attack were identified as Bhoya Rajesh, Deepak Patil and Nilesh Chawde.
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July - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as David alias Umesh, was injured and arrested after an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area along Katenga-Pendridih road in Rajnandgaon District of Chha
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as David alias Umesh, was injured and arrested after an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area along Katenga-Pendridih road in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports Hindustan Times. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Shukla said, “a Police team was out of an anti-Maoist operation in the said location and sensing presence of security personnel the Maoists opened fire. The encounter lasted for about 30 minutes after which the Maoists fled from the spot. A search operation was initiated after the encounter and we arrested David who was injured and tried to run away but was caught after a short chase in Khobha village.” David – a native of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, was one of most wanted Maoists of newly formed MMC (Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh) of CPI-Maoist. An AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 54 live cartridges, one pistol, one walkie-talkie set, medical items and other items of daily use and Rs 772 cash was also recovered from his procession. The SP further said that David was carrying a cash reward of INR 29,00,000 on his head in three States including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
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July - 1 
India declared nine persons including Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the US-based legal adviser of the banned pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their involvement in a
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India declared nine persons including Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the US-based legal adviser of the banned pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their involvement in acts of terror and pushing Khalistan movement on July 1, reports The Tribune. The other individuals include – Wadhawa Singh Babbar, Lakhbir Singh, Ranjeet Singh, Paramjit Singh, Bhupinder Singh Bhinda, Gurmeet Singh Bagga, Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Paramjit Singh. The SFJ is the brain behind the “Khalistan 2020 referendum” and Pannu has been seen actively running a campaign against India and motivating Sikh youth from Punjab to join militancy. Among others designated as terrorists by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) are – Paramjit Singh of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Hardeep Singh Nijjar of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and Gurmit Singh Bagga of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF). “These individuals are involved in various acts of terrorism from foreign soil. They have been trying to revive militancy in Punjab,” the UMHA said in a statement.
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India works with regional state actors, the Afghan government, and Afghan power brokers to prevent transnational terrorist safe havens, and maintain access to Afghanistan as a gateway to Central Asian markets, said a Pentagon report released on July
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India works with regional state actors, the Afghan government, and Afghan power brokers to prevent transnational terrorist safe havens, and maintain access to Afghanistan as a gateway to Central Asian markets, said a Pentagon report released on July 1, reports businessworld.in. "The Indian government does not support the Taliban politically and continues to support the Afghan government. India has reiterated its support for an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned, and Afghan-controlled peace process," the report stated. The Pentagon report also notes that India traditionally had strong ties with Afghanistan and remains the largest regional donor to the country (USD 3 billion since 2001). "Indian aid to Afghanistan focuses primarily on four main categories: humanitarian assistance; major infrastructure projects; small and community-based projects; and education and capacity development," the report said while adding that a “significant deterioration of security conditions in Afghanistan, however, may adversely affect the ability of India to provide aid”.
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Police arrested three persons, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 4,00,000 in Uttarakhand’s Champawat District, Yahoo News reports on July 2. Police also recovered equipment for making the fake currency. All the accused persons wer
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Police arrested three persons, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 4,00,000 in Uttarakhand’s Champawat District, Yahoo News reports on July 2. Police also recovered equipment for making the fake currency. All the accused persons were presented in District Court.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a worker of the National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (NMDC), identified as Mithhu Markam, in a 'Jan Adalat' (People's/ Kangaroo Court) after accusing him of being a ‘Police inform
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a worker of the National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (NMDC), identified as Mithhu Markam, in a 'Jan Adalat' (People's/ Kangaroo Court) after accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ at Dokapara under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The New Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said, “Mithhu Markam working at the NMDC Kirandul project was called by Maoists at Dokapara where the rebels organised their ‘Jan Adalat’. He was hacked to death after laying a charge that he was a Police informer. The deceased was not in touch with us”.
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July - 2 
A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Habak Crossing in Malbagh area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on information about the presence of militants,
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A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Habak Crossing in Malbagh area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on information about the presence of militants, SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) which turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire at the SFs positions. In the exchange of firing, one militant was killed, and the identity and group affiliation of the slain militant is being ascertained.
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July - 2 
A day after Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the US-based legal adviser of the banned pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) was declared a designated terrorist by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) under the Unlawful Activities (Preventio
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A day after Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the US-based legal adviser of the banned pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) was declared a designated terrorist by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Punjab Police on July 2 registered two separate FIRs, in Amritsar and Kapurthala District, against him and his associates, including an active SFJ member, Joginder Singh Gujjar alias Goga, who reportedly came to India from Italy in February this year, reports The Tribune. The first FIR is registered based on the complaint of Dalit Suraksha Sena (DSS) against Gurpatwant Pannu and his associates, at Police Station B/Division, Police Commissionerate Amritsar for burning the Indian Constitution and Indian national flag, and instigating others to do so too, which had hurt the sentiments of the entire Scheduled Caste (SC) community in the country. The second FIR, registered at Police Station Bhulath, Kapurthala District, is based on reliable inputs of entry of Joginder Singh Gujjar alias Goga in India in February 2020, a Police spokesperson said, adding that Pannu and his associates have been charged with seditious and secessionist activities in the case.
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July - 2 
As the US-based banned pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has declared July 4 as the inaugural day for registration of referendum on Khalistan, Punjab Police have stepped up vigil in and around the Golden Temple in Amritsar District,
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As the US-based banned pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has declared July 4 as the inaugural day for registration of referendum on Khalistan, Punjab Police have stepped up vigil in and around the Golden Temple in Amritsar District, reports Hindustan Times on July 3. An official of Punjab Police intelligence wing said the Centre has issued directions to the security agencies to keep a close eye on the Golden Temple premises in the wake of the call given by the SFJ’s legal adviser – Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, who is among the nine people declared terrorist by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on July 1.
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July - 2 
Maoists killed an Assistant Constable, identified as Somaru Poyam, and injured his parents in Maatwada village under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports The Pioneer. According to the Superintendent of P
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Maoists killed an Assistant Constable, identified as Somaru Poyam, and injured his parents in Maatwada village under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports The Pioneer. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamlochan Kashyap, nearly 12 Maoists stormed into the Policeman's house and attacked him with an axe and bows and arrows. He was at home on medical leave, the SP said adding that when his parents tried to save him, they too were targeted by the Maoists, leaving the two injured.
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July - 2 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Mohammad Iqbal Rather (24) of Charar-e-Shareef area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Rather was arrested for his involvement in 2019 P
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Mohammad Iqbal Rather (24) of Charar-e-Shareef area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Rather was arrested for his involvement in 2019 Pulwama attack in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed. The NIA said that Rather had facilitated the movement of Muhammad Umar Farooq, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant and a key conspirator in this case, after he infiltrated into Jammu region in April 2018. Farooq, along with others, had assembled the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) used in Pulwama attack that took place on February 14, 2019.
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July - 2 
The Special Operation Group (SOG) of the Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in the Samarbandha forest area under Phiringia Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of the State on July 2, reports The Pioneer.
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The Special Operation Group (SOG) of the Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in the Samarbandha forest area under Phiringia Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of the State on July 2, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, acting on a tip-off about the presence of a group of Maoists, a SOG team launched an operation in the forest area on June 29. However, the Maoists managed to sense the Police operation and fled from the area, leaving behind explosives and literature. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Prateek Singh said, “We had information that Area Commander Dasrup, Mamata, Aakash, Suryan, and some other cadre were present there.” Police recovered 15 kilograms of explosives containing urea, gunpowder and other substances, 28 detonators, multimeters, bags, blackcaps, rechargeable batteries, camp equipment, Maoist banners, posters and literature.
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July - 2 
The US District Court of Los Angeles on July 2, ordered the continued detention of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who has been declared a fugitive by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai (26/11) terror attack case, repor
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The US District Court of Los Angeles on July 2, ordered the continued detention of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who has been declared a fugitive by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai (26/11) terror attack case, reports news18.com. Rana, was recently re-arrested on June 10 in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India for his involvement in 26/11 terror attacks. The court scheduled his next day of bail hearing on August 21, 2020. In his extradition case held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian, the US District Court of Los Angeles ordered that Tahawwur Hussain Rana be "temporarily detained" till his next hearing on August 21. "Court orders defendant temporarily detained pending further briefing and issuance of decision on detention motion," it said. Describing Rana a flight risk, the US has opposed his release on bail, arguing that if he were to flee to Canada, he may escape the possibility of a death sentence in India.
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July - 2 
Two personnel of Pakistan army were killed while several bunkers destroyed in retaliatory action by the Indian Army to the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) violation by the Pakistan on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
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Two personnel of Pakistan army were killed while several bunkers destroyed in retaliatory action by the Indian Army to the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) violation by the Pakistan on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 2, reports Daily Excelsior. In strong retaliation to CFA violation by Pakistan in Qasba, Kerni and Shahpur sectors, Indian Army undertook firing against Pakistan Army posts in the Rakh Chikri area, an army official said. However, there were no major loss or injury reported on Indian side. “Retaliatory action resulted in death of two Pakistan Army soldiers of 10 BALUCH while effective Indian firing led to destruction of few bunkers and casualties,” the officials said.
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July - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange fire with C-60 Police Commandos in Yeldami forest under Hedri Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 3, reports Outlook. As per the report
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange fire with C-60 Police Commandos in Yeldami forest under Hedri Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 3, reports Outlook. As per the report, personnel from C-60 Commandos, a specialised combat unit of the District Police, were on an operation in the said area when an exchange of fire took place with the Maoists. An official said, “after the encounter, we found the body of one Maoist as well as a weapon. The operation has been intensified inside the forest.” The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 3 
Authorities booked Advocate Zahid Ali under Public Safety Act (PSA) and shifted him to Central Jail Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Ali, who was ‘political bureau head’ and ‘chief
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Authorities booked Advocate Zahid Ali under Public Safety Act (PSA) and shifted him to Central Jail Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Ali, who was ‘political bureau head’ and ‘chief spokesperson’ of banned Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Jammu and Kashmir, was picked by Police earlier on June 30, from his residence at Nehama area in Pulwama and detained him at Police Station Kakapora. Police in its dossier mentioned, “Ali provoked the general public and released pro-independence, anti-India slogans, instigated people for stone pelting upon security forces and police deployment, besides is close associate of Syed Ali Geelani and former chief of Jamat-e-Islami Ghulam Mohammad Bhat”. Ali was earlier detained on March 22, 2019, a week before when Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) banned the outfit for involvement in subversive and militant related activities in J&K, and was later released on April 11, 2020 after his multiple PSAs were quashed by Court.
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July - 3 
FIR has been registered against an unidentified person in connection with a threat call made to Taj Hotel in Mumbai, on July 3, reports India Today. The caller, claiming himself to be a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit, had said he was c
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FIR has been registered against an unidentified person in connection with a threat call made to Taj Hotel in Mumbai, on July 3, reports India Today. The caller, claiming himself to be a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit, had said he was calling from Karachi, Pakistan and threatened to blow up the hotel in Colaba and Taj Land's End hotel in Bandra, after which security at both the places was increased on June 30. The FIR was registered under sections 506 (criminal intimidation) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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July - 3 
One person was arrested along with arms and ammunition from New Colony in Zunheboto Town of Zunheboto District in Nagaland on July 3, tweets Eastern Command.
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One person was arrested along with arms and ammunition from New Colony in Zunheboto Town of Zunheboto District in Nagaland on July 3, tweets Eastern Command.
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July - 3 
Police recovered 5.66 kilograms of heroin near the Zero Line in Khemkaran town in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on July 3, reports The Tribune. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kamaljit Singh Aulakh said, the Police personnel acted on a tip
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Police recovered 5.66 kilograms of heroin near the Zero Line in Khemkaran town in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on July 3, reports The Tribune. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kamaljit Singh Aulakh said, the Police personnel acted on a tip-off and confiscated three plastic bottles buried under the soil near the Border Security Force (BSF) pillar no. 160-161 in the said locality. The DSP also said the contraband was hidden by Pakistan-based smugglers and their Indian associates would be identified soon.
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July - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have resorted to poster campaigning in support of the recruitment drive at Sarjamburu forests in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer on July 4. As per the report, the Maois
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have resorted to poster campaigning in support of the recruitment drive at Sarjamburu forests in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer on July 4. As per the report, the Maoists have also delivered letters to the village and block (administrative unit) level Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operatives for making the drive effectively successful. The Maoists have started a similar drive in East Singhbhum and Seraikela Kharsawan Districts too. Revealing about the development, a Police Official said that after Maoist activities had almost been eliminated in the Saranda forest, the rebel leadership had changed their strategy and were trying to regain their position in the tribal-dominated West Singhbhum and Seraikela Kharsawan Districts. Confirming that the Maoists have started an aggressive recruitment drive in the District for the first time, the Official said, “We have recovered several hand-written letters that have been sent to the Mundas, Gram Pradhans and Dakua beside the local operatives of the outlawed organisation by a top Naxal leader, Prashant Bose, ‘polit bureau member’ of the CPI-Maoist.”
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July - 3 
Two persons were arrested on July 3, for allegedly running an extortion racket in Khonsa market of Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times. The two, identified as Avilash Dutta and Ravi Chetry were running the extortion racke
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Two persons were arrested on July 3, for allegedly running an extortion racket in Khonsa market of Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times. The two, identified as Avilash Dutta and Ravi Chetry were running the extortion racket in the name of ‘Ravi Wangnow’ and his subordinate of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN). 85 detonators, 150 cms of detonator wire, and the mobile phone used for carrying out the extortion activities were recovered from the duo. Avilash Dutta’s father, Tapan Dutta, who works as a contingency driver in the RWD in Longding, has also been arrested in connection with the finding of the materials used for making explosives.
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July - 4 
Two militants were killed while three soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), injured in an encounter that broke out at Arreh Mohanpora village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 4, reports Daily Excelsio
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Two militants were killed while three soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), injured in an encounter that broke out at Arreh Mohanpora village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 4, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Police, Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on a specific input about presence of militants in the area. As the Security Forces (SFs) approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired at the SFs triggering an encounter, in which the two militants were killed.
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July - 4 
A joint team of SFs busted a terrorist hideout in Dodassan Bala village in Thanamandi Police Station area in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 4, reports The Times of India. SFs recovered a sizeable number of arms and ammun
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A joint team of SFs busted a terrorist hideout in Dodassan Bala village in Thanamandi Police Station area in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 4, reports The Times of India. SFs recovered a sizeable number of arms and ammunition including one Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 11 UBGL grenades, 14 AK magazines, 920 AK rounds, two Chinese pistols, two pistol magazines, one Chinese grenade, detonators with Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-making material, one pressure mine and one Pika round.
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July - 4 
Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four with cumulative cash rewards of INR 1.6 million, surrendered in separate incidents in Bijapur and Dantewada Districts of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports The New Indian Express.
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Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four with cumulative cash rewards of INR 1.6 million, surrendered in separate incidents in Bijapur and Dantewada Districts of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports The New Indian Express. In one incident, two Maoists, identified as Makdam Deva (36) and a woman Maoist - Sumitra Chepa surrendered in Bijapur District. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. said, “Makdam Deva was an active member of Jagargunda-Basaguda area committee. He joined the CPI-Maoist in 1995, and had a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. He was involved in several attacks on Police teams, including the Basaguda attack wherein two security personnel were killed, as well as murder of civilians in the area. While, the woman rebel - Sumitra Chepa, was active as section commander of battalion no. 1 of PLGA (People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army), armed wing of CPI-Maoist, and was involved in attacks in Sukma, including the 2014 Kasalpad attack in which 15 Policemen were killed, and Pidmel attack in 2015 wherein three Policemen had lost their lives. She carried a reward of INR 800,000 on her head.” Seven Maoists surrendered in Dantewada District, after being impressed by ‘Lon Varratu’ (return to your village) campaign launched by local Police, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said. Among them, a woman cadre identified as Hadme Mandavi (20), a member of military platoon no. 26, and Lakhma Mandavi (26), a ‘Jan militia commander’, were carrying cash rewards of INR 200,000 and INR 100,000 on their heads respectively, the SP said adding that the rest are lower-rung members of the outfit. Their identities have not been reported.
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July - 4 
Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four with cumulative cash rewards of INR 1.6 million, surrendered in separate incidents in Bijapur and Dantewada Districts of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports The New Indian Express.
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Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four with cumulative cash rewards of INR 1.6 million, surrendered in separate incidents in Bijapur and Dantewada Districts of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports The New Indian Express. In one incident, two Maoists, identified as Makdam Deva (36) and a woman Maoist - Sumitra Chepa surrendered in Bijapur District. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. said, “Makdam Deva was an active member of Jagargunda-Basaguda area committee. He joined the CPI-Maoist in 1995, and had a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. He was involved in several attacks on Police teams, including the Basaguda attack wherein two security personnel were killed, as well as murder of civilians in the area. While, the woman rebel - Sumitra Chepa, was active as section commander of battalion no. 1 of PLGA (People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army), armed wing of CPI-Maoist, and was involved in attacks in Sukma, including the 2014 Kasalpad attack in which 15 Policemen were killed, and Pidmel attack in 2015 wherein three Policemen had lost their lives. She carried a reward of INR 800,000 on her head.” Seven Maoists surrendered in Dantewada District, after being impressed by ‘Lon Varratu’ (return to your village) campaign launched by local Police, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said. Among them, a woman cadre identified as Hadme Mandavi (20), a member of military platoon no. 26, and Lakhma Mandavi (26), a ‘Jan militia commander’, were carrying cash rewards of INR 200,000 and INR 100,000 on their heads respectively, the SP said adding that the rest are lower-rung members of the outfit. Their identities have not been reported.
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July - 4 
On July 4, five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Tseminyu of Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Command.
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On July 4, five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Tseminyu of Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Command.
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July - 4 
On July 4, two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants and four accomplices involved in extortion activities were arrested near Green Park in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. One .22 Pistol (Made in
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On July 4, two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants and four accomplices involved in extortion activities were arrested near Green Park in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. One .22 Pistol (Made in USA), one AK 56 Rifle with magazine, one .22 Rifle Zerujorka with magazine, one Model CZ 99 Precision calibre .22 Long Rifle with magazine, two packets of RDX explosive, INR 1,58,72,800 in cash, besides other incriminating materials and warlike stores were recovered from the arrestees.
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July - 4 July - 5
On the intervening night of June 4-5, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from two different places in Udalguri District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. One 7.62 mm pistol, one 9MM pistol, two magazines and eight rounds of live cartridges
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On the intervening night of June 4-5, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from two different places in Udalguri District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. One 7.62 mm pistol, one 9MM pistol, two magazines and eight rounds of live cartridges were recovered from a ditch near a sluice gate at Sindhrijhora village under Udalguri Police Station. While in another incident, two AK-56 rifles, three magazines of AK series and 71 rounds of ammunition were recovered from No. 4 Amjuli village under Harisinga Police Station.
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July - 4 
Pakistan on July 4 night violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Degwar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 4, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, mortar shelling and
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Pakistan on July 4 night violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Degwar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 4, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, mortar shelling and small arm firing from across the border started around 7.45 pm in Degwar sector and the Indian Army gave a befitting response. There was no report of any casualty on the Indian side, the spokesman added.
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July - 4 
The banned US-based pro-Khalistan outfit Sikh For Justice (SFJ) on July 4, launched its much-publicised online voter registration for ‘Referendum 2020’ for people in Punjab through a Russian portal, reports Outlook. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs
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The banned US-based pro-Khalistan outfit Sikh For Justice (SFJ) on July 4, launched its much-publicised online voter registration for ‘Referendum 2020’ for people in Punjab through a Russian portal, reports Outlook. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had in July 2019, banned the SFJ for advocating Referendum 2020, an online campaign to demand Khalistan, which seeks a separate homeland for the Sikhs. As per the report, the SFJ launched the Referendum 2020 voter registration through the Russian website – www.punjabfree.ru, appealing to the people in Punjab and aged 18 or above from any religion as well as the Sikhs living anywhere else in India to register their votes for participation in the non-governmental ‘Punjab Independence Referendum’. Detailed information regarding the registration process was put up in English and Punjabi languages on the Russia-based website, which mentions three steps for registration of votes and the sign-up to receive updates about the Referendum 2020. Also, the SFJ has a ground-level plan to ensure that the voter registration form for Referendum 2020 reaches every household in Punjab, despite the Indian government's crackdown on the pro-Khalistan activists. The Indian government has been in touch with the authorities concerned as to ascertain how the SFJ used Russian cyberspace to launch the voter registration for Referendum 2020.
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July - 5 
Following the India-China clashes at Galwan valley, United Liberation Front of Assom –Independent (ULFA-I) posted two pro-China videos in its YouTube channel hinting at the chances of a proxy war in the Northeastern region, reports The Sentinel on J
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Following the India-China clashes at Galwan valley, United Liberation Front of Assom –Independent (ULFA-I) posted two pro-China videos in its YouTube channel hinting at the chances of a proxy war in the Northeastern region, reports The Sentinel on July 6. Through the two videos released in English and Assamese languages, ULFA-I hinted at the proxy war by China through ULFA and Naga insurgent organisations while blaming India for all the border clashes that have occurred between the two countries since 1962. According to intelligence sources, the ULFA-I leader Paresh Baruah released these videos due to pressure from China. Currently the banned organisation has been hiding in Wa State in Myanmar, along the China-Myanmar border. Sources also state that the recent skirmishes of Nagaland Governor RN Ravi with the State Government over the breakdown of law and order can be viewed as background behind this threat.
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July - 5 
A CRPF trooper has suffered injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack carried out by militants in Gangoo area in Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 5 (today), reports The Times of India. Police said, the incident took p
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A CRPF trooper has suffered injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack carried out by militants in Gangoo area in Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 5 (today), reports The Times of India. Police said, the incident took place at 0740 hours today following which one CRPF personnel of 182 Bn CRPF sustained minor splinter injury and was evacuated to Unit MI room. The injured was identified as Constable GD Dass of 182 battalion of CRPF.
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July - 5 
Four cadres the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Sirla forest near Tumudibandha area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 5 (today), reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-of
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Four cadres the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Sirla forest near Tumudibandha area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 5 (today), reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off regarding a Maoist camp, District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel raided the spot in the early hours of the morning. An exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, during which four of the Maoists sustained bullet injuries and died. Though, the slain Maoists have been identified as members of 'Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division', their identities are yet to be ascertained. Arms and ammunition, including three license rifle, two country made pistol and huge cache of weapons have been seized from the site of the encounter.
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July - 5 
Police said the identities of three of the four Maoists killed in the gun-battle in Sirsa forest in the District on July 5, as reported by SATP earlier, have been established. One of them was identified as Kosa Sodi alias Sukru, a member of the Odish
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Police said the identities of three of the four Maoists killed in the gun-battle in Sirsa forest in the District on July 5, as reported by SATP earlier, have been established. One of them was identified as Kosa Sodi alias Sukru, a member of the Odisha State committee of the CPI-Maoist with a bounty of INR 2 million on his head. Sodi hailed from Malkangiri District and had taken the place of Sabyasachi Panda after his expulsion from the outfit in 2012 and is involved in a number of cases. Two others were identified as Itesh and Reena, both area committee members with cash rewards of INR 400,000 each on their heads.
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July - 5 
The Central Government on July 5, said that it has blocked nearly 40 websites that were being run and operated by the US-based pro-Khalistan outfit Sikh For Justice (SFJ), which has been declared as an ‘unlawful organisation’ under the Unlawful Activ
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The Central Government on July 5, said that it has blocked nearly 40 websites that were being run and operated by the US-based pro-Khalistan outfit Sikh For Justice (SFJ), which has been declared as an ‘unlawful organisation’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act- UAPA, 1967, reports The Tribune. The spokesperson of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said the action has been taken following the banned outfit launched a campaign for registering supporters for its cause – ‘referendum 2020’. The official said, “On the recommendation of the UMHA, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued the orders under section 69 A of the IT Act, 2000, for blocking 40 websites of SFJ”. According to sources in the MeitY, the SFJ’s Facebook page has already been blocked in India. They said a notice was also served to SFJ by the ministry, which said that it had been “reported to the department that the URL http://sikhsforjustice.org contained objectionable content”.
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July - 5 
The Pakistan Army on July 5, violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) resorted to unprovoked shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India, reports Daily Excelsior.
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The Pakistan Army on July 5, violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) resorted to unprovoked shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, “At about 19.45 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the LoC in Balakote sector. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly.” The spokesman said there was no report of any casualty on the Indian side.
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July - 5 
Three underground militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from separate locations under Champahour Police Station area in Khowai District of Tripura on July 5, reports East Mojo. The trio militants identified as Nirban
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Three underground militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from separate locations under Champahour Police Station area in Khowai District of Tripura on July 5, reports East Mojo. The trio militants identified as Nirban Debbarma, Samarjit Debbarma and Ramakanta Debbarma were allegedly involved in extortion activities. A number of letterheads and notes belonging to the banned organisation were recovered during search operation. The NLFT was banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act-UAPA in 1997 and has been involved in violence, operating from their camps across the International Border. NLFT has been responsible for violent activities including 317 insurgency incidents in which 28 Security Forces and 62 civilians lost their lives during the period 2005-2015. Peace talks with NLFT were initiated in 2015 and there has been no violence by NLFT since 2016.
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July - 5 
Through its online publications and propaganda material, the Islamic State (IS) has made multiple clarion calls to its supporters for carrying out terror attacks in India, newdelhitimes.com reports on July 6. The major source among these is ‘The Voic
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Through its online publications and propaganda material, the Islamic State (IS) has made multiple clarion calls to its supporters for carrying out terror attacks in India, newdelhitimes.com reports on July 6. The major source among these is ‘The Voice of Hind’, an English-language magazine published and distributed online by the IS supporters in India. Al-Qitaal Media Center, a pro-IS media outlet, and Junudul Khilafah al-Hind were behind the launch of this magazine. The first issue of ‘The Voice of Hind’ was released in late February, 2020, to coincide with President Donald Trump’s visit to India. The second issue of the magazine was released on March 24, 2020, that urged the IS ‘supporters’ in India to carry out strikes and exploit the preoccupation of the Forces in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The issue called the COVID-19 as a ‘punishment of Allah’ and called ‘Knights of the Tawheed (Oneness)’ to attack Police and military with a ‘sword, knife or even a rope’, even when they are performing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The magazine also included an old propaganda message from a Kashmiri IS terrorist, Abu Hamza al-Kashmiri who was killed in 2018. On April 21, 2020, the third edition of the newsletter produced by the Islamic State’s Wilayat al-Hind, or India province, called on the IS supporters to prepare for a ‘ghazwa’-battles associated with the expansion of Muslim territory in the region. The cover of the newsletter reflects its areas of prioritisation, which include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The fourth and fifth edition of the magazine was published in May and June 22, 2020, respectively that further glorified the IS ideology and made calls for jihad against the Indian state. In between the fourth and the fifth issue, the IS published a 17-page ‘lockdown special’ agenda online, on the cover featuring photos of surgical-masked individuals and a temperature check, declaring that ‘it’s time for kuffar (disbelievers) to fall’.
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July - 6 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Sirsa forest under Tumudibadha Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 6, reports The Pioneer. “On Monday at 6.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Sirsa forest under Tumudibadha Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 6, reports The Pioneer. “On Monday at 6.30 pm, Maoists resorted to heavy firing from an advantageous position and lobbed grenades at Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) jawans (troopers). The Police party immediately took cover and asked Maoists to stop firing and surrender. Some Police personnel sustained injuries,” according to Police release. The Maoists taking advantage of the dense forest fled from the spot. During the search of the area, the body of a slain Maoist along with two country-made weapons was recovered, the release added. The identity of the Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 6 July - 7
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted parents of a Policeman in Gumiyapal village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports The Times of India. Later on, July 7, they were, however, rescued by the vill
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted parents of a Policeman in Gumiyapal village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports The Times of India. Later on, July 7, they were, however, rescued by the villagers who went after the Maoists into the forest. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said, the Maoists barged into the house of District Reserve Guard (DRG) Constable Ajay Telam in the said village and abducted his father Lachhu Telam (64) and mother Vijjo Telam (62). They also injured Telam’s sister and snatched her mobile phone before fleeing the spot. Outraged by the incident, about 150 villagers entered the forest on July 7, to negotiate with the Maoists for their release. The SP said that the villagers walked through rough hilly terrain until they reached the rebels’ lair deep in the forest. “This is a unique case where villagers managed to argue with the Maoist fiercely at a ‘Jan Adalat’ (People's/Kangaroo Court organised by the Maoists) to release someone branded a ‘Police informer’. They argued that the elderly parents do not use mobile phones, nor do they know how to access it. They have no means to contact Police,” the SP added.
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July - 6 
Even as the Government of India continues its sustained crackdown on the US-based pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), the organisation continues to reach out to Indians, particularly opinion-makers like journalists and lawyers with pre-reco
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Even as the Government of India continues its sustained crackdown on the US-based pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), the organisation continues to reach out to Indians, particularly opinion-makers like journalists and lawyers with pre-recorded, international calls to push its secessionist agenda and propagate its Sikh ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign, reports The Times of India on July 7. As per the report, many journalists in Delhi have lately been receiving calls originating mostly from numbers in the US, seeking their support for SFJ's Khalistan cause and ‘Referendum 2020’, under which popular vote is being solicited in support of Punjab’s secession from India. The messages that are played out every time one accepts the international call – that may show Michigan or Georgia or any other location in the US as the point of origin of the call, contain anti-India statements and invoke radical Sikh feelings to push their ‘Khalistan’ agenda. An intelligence officer said the calls on behalf of SFJ were being made as part of global propaganda run by its leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The officer said, “the idea is to contact lawyers and journalists to ensure publicity for their agenda. It is possible that they have accessed their numbers from the public domain; such as PIB website or e-directory of lawyers. The numbers are mostly internet-generated and since the calls are made from different numbers, it becomes difficult to track or block them. If at all, the US authorities can be persuaded to help track down these numbers and take requisite action.”
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July - 6 
India on July 6, participated in a peace meeting hosted by Afghan Government during which it emphasised that putting an end to terrorist sanctuaries and safe havens is essential for durable peace in Afghanistan, reports newindianexpress.com. India pa
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India on July 6, participated in a peace meeting hosted by Afghan Government during which it emphasised that putting an end to terrorist sanctuaries and safe havens is essential for durable peace in Afghanistan, reports newindianexpress.com. India participated in a meeting of regional partners on Afghanistan - 'Strengthening Consensus for Peace', according to a Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) statement, Joint Secretary (PAI) JP Singh represented India during the meet. "India expressed support for a constitutional order in Afghanistan, which would protect the interest of all sections of Afghan society, including women, children and minorities. India highlighted the fact that in order to achieve durable peace in Afghanistan, putting an end to terrorist sanctuaries and safe havens is an essential pre-requisite," MEA said in the statement.
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July - 6 
Militants lobbed a hand grenade towards a SF camp at Delina in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade missed the intended target and exploded at a distance without causing any damage. In
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Militants lobbed a hand grenade towards a SF camp at Delina in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade missed the intended target and exploded at a distance without causing any damage. In the meanwhile, the militants managed to escape under the cover of darkness, Police said.
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three persons in two separate incidents in Ferozepur and Sangrur Districts of Punjab on July 6, reports The Tribune. In the first incident, personnel of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and 29th Battalion of Border
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three persons in two separate incidents in Ferozepur and Sangrur Districts of Punjab on July 6, reports The Tribune. In the first incident, personnel of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and 29th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation recovered 7.14 kilograms heroin worth INR 350 million near Border Out-Post (BOP) Dona Telu Mall in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District. A pistol, two magazines, 10 live rounds and two Pakistani SIM cards were also seized. The SFs have filed a case against a person identified as Bittu, a resident of Palla Begha village in this connection. In the second incident, the anti-narcotic cell arrested three persons and recovered 1.4 kilograms of heroin from them at Joliyan village in Sangrur District. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Garg said, “Our team arrested Amrik Singh, his wife Harpal Kaur, and Sarbjit Singh from the said village and confiscated 1.4 kilograms heroin from their possession. The market value of the seized contraband is in crores. Further investigations are underway.”
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July - 6 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on July 6, filed a charge sheet against six people, including suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Devender Singh, and a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) leader, for suspectedly waging ‘war against Ind
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on July 6, filed a charge sheet against six people, including suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Devender Singh, and a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) leader, for suspectedly waging ‘war against India’ with the help of Pakistan-based terrorists and members of the Pakistan’s High Commission in Delhi, reports Daily Excelsior. The 3,064-page charge sheet, filed in a Jammu court under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), names ‘self-styled commander’ of the HM terror group Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu and his alleged network of aides.
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July - 6 
The SFs observed that the Maoists in Chhattisgarh have made a key strategic change and advanced their annual ‘Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign’ (TCOC), where they carry out maximum attacks against SFs, to two phases this year – January to March an
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The SFs observed that the Maoists in Chhattisgarh have made a key strategic change and advanced their annual ‘Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign’ (TCOC), where they carry out maximum attacks against SFs, to two phases this year – January to March and April to June, reports Hindustan Times on July 7. Usually, TCOC is carried out between March and June, allowing the rebels easier move in dense forests of Central India during peak summer. A Maoists’ letter seized by the SFs revealed that the Maoists have managed to freshly recruit 50 cadres in eastern Bastar including Sukma, Bijapur, Dantewada, and Narayanpur Districts, said a Police Official. The seized letter is written by Maoist leader of Maad division of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DSZC) – Sukhlal and addressed to the Maoist leader Nagesh. The letter stated that TCOC would start in January this year, as a marked departure in a bid to take SFs by surprise, the official added.
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July - 6 
Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) troopers were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest under Katekalyan Police Station Limits in Dantewada District of
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Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) troopers were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest under Katekalyan Police Station Limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports Outlook. According to a Police official, the incident took place when a DRG team was returning to base after destroying a Maoist transit camp. The Security Forces (SFs) also recovered six IEDs from two separate places in the same operation. “Acting on a tip-off about a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] transit camp in the forest near Marjum village, a DRG team launched an operation on the night of July 5. When the team reached the spot, on July 6 morning, Naxals had fled leaving behind three IEDs, each weighing five kilograms.” the official said adding that “later on the way back, they recovered three IEDs, each weighing two kilograms, in Kalepal. Meanwhile, two personnel came in contact with a pressure IED connection, triggering a blast in which both sustained minor injuries. The recovered IEDs have been neutralised by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS).”
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July - 7 
India on July 7, mounted a sharp attack on Pakistan during a virtual meeting of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, accusing it of sheltering and supporting terrorists and pushing a false narrative on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Hindu
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India on July 7, mounted a sharp attack on Pakistan during a virtual meeting of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, accusing it of sheltering and supporting terrorists and pushing a false narrative on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary (counter-terrorism) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) who led the Indian delegation for the webinar organised by the UN body, stated, “It is very unfortunate that a country which perpetrated terrorist attacks in Mumbai (2008), Pathankot (2016), Uri and Pulwama is now preaching to the world community…The global scourge of terrorism: Assessment of high risk threats and trends including the rise of violent extremism and hate speech in a pandemic environment”. Singhvi described Pakistan’s statement claiming credit for eliminating al-Qaeda as “ludicrous” and said the group’s founder, Osama Bin Laden, was recently glorified as a “martyr” by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Parliament. “This is a chilling reminder of the patronage that international terrorists receive in Pakistan,” he said. Khan had publicly acknowledged the presence of up to 40,000 terrorists in Pakistan and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the UN Security Council had reported that about 6,500 Pakistani terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are operating in Afghanistan, he added. “Pakistan’s role as epicentre of terrorism has been well documented by numerous international organisations including UN and FATF. Unlike Pakistan, India does not make any distinction between terrorists and invariably condemns terror attacks anywhere in the world, including the one in Karachi, referred to by Pakistan’s representative in his statement,” Singhvi said.
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July - 7 
On July 7, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from Langthabal of Imphal West District in Manipur, tweets Eastern Command. During a search operation, two packages containing one country made AK Rifle, one Point 32mm automatic Pistol with ma
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On July 7, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from Langthabal of Imphal West District in Manipur, tweets Eastern Command. During a search operation, two packages containing one country made AK Rifle, one Point 32mm automatic Pistol with magazine, one 9mm carbine with two magazines, one Chinese hand grenade, 20 live rounds of assorted ammunition and two handheld radio sets were recovered from the spot, reports ANI.
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July - 7 
On July 7, hitting out at Pakistan for peddling “false narratives” against it, India has asked Islamabad that it must introspect about why it is universally acknowledged as the "international epicentre" of terrorism and the “best safe haven for terro
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On July 7, hitting out at Pakistan for peddling “false narratives” against it, India has asked Islamabad that it must introspect about why it is universally acknowledged as the "international epicentre" of terrorism and the “best safe haven for terrorists”, reports outlook.com. Mahaveer Singhvi, head of the Indian delegation, made the comments at a webinar ‘The Global Scourge of Terrorism: Assessment of High-Risk Threats and Trends, including the rise of Violent Extremism and Hate Speech in a Pandemic Environment’ on July 7, during the ongoing virtual Counter-Terrorism Week. "While the world is coming together to battle the pandemic, it is unfortunate that Pakistan, a state which sponsors cross border terrorism, continues to use every opportunity to peddle false narratives and make baseless, malicious and egregious allegations against India and interfere in our internal affairs,” he said. He further added, “The international community should call upon Pakistan to take sustained, verifiable and irreversible actions against terror outfits operating on the territory under its control. Pakistan must introspect upon why it is universally acknowledged as the international epicentre of terrorism and the best safe haven for terrorists”. While Pakistan conveniently blames others, it "turns a blind eye” to the human rights violations in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), territories of Jammu and Kashmir illegally occupied by it, he said. “It has also systematically and consistently discriminated against its religious and cultural minorities,” Singhvi said, adding that reports of forced conversions, attacks on religious places of minorities, including Ahmadias, Christians, Hindus and Sikhs in Pakistan are well known to the world.
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July - 7 
Police arrested a Maoist cadre identified as Subhash Munda carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head from Galudih Police Station limits in Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 7, reports kolkatatimes24.
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Police arrested a Maoist cadre identified as Subhash Munda carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head from Galudih Police Station limits in Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 7, reports kolkatatimes24.
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July - 7 
The Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh on July 7, said that Sikhs were being harassed for minor offences such as sharing posts on social media, reports Hindustan Times. Addressing devotees at Takht Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo in Bathind
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The Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh on July 7, said that Sikhs were being harassed for minor offences such as sharing posts on social media, reports Hindustan Times. Addressing devotees at Takht Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda District of Punjab, Harpreet Singh said, “it seems that the Sikhs are being eliminated from India gradually just like what was done to the followers of Buddhism. For the last few days, Sikh youths have been tortured and harassed mentally in Police Stations. When asked about the reason behind, the cops said their mobile phones are being examined. They say these persons have shared posts on social media. In the country, where accused of bomb blasts have reached parliament, you are not tolerating even this minor offence of the Sikhs. This is a deliberate attempt to harass Sikhs.”
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July - 7 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 7, arrested Bilal Ahmed Kuchey for playing a key role in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack (February 14, 2019), reports Hindustan Times. Kuchey, a resident of Hajibal, Kakapora in Pulwama, is the seventh p
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 7, arrested Bilal Ahmed Kuchey for playing a key role in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack (February 14, 2019), reports Hindustan Times. Kuchey, a resident of Hajibal, Kakapora in Pulwama, is the seventh person to be arrested in the case. According to the agency, Bilal also provided the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants with ‘high-end mobile phones’ to communicate with Pakistan based JeM leadership and among themselves for planning and execution of the attack. “Further the mobile phone provided by him was also used for recording the video clip of Fidayeen Adil Ahmed Dar, which became viral after the attack,” NIA’s release said.
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July - 7 
Two persons, including a soldier and a militant were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter in Goosu village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 7 (today), reports NDTV. On a tip off abou
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Two persons, including a soldier and a militant were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter in Goosu village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 7 (today), reports NDTV. On a tip off about presence of militants in Goosu village, a joint security operation by the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) 183 Battalion, Army's Rashtriya Rifles (RR) unit and the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) had launched the operation at around 5:30 am. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 8 
A 65-year-old woman was killed and another injured as Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked mortar shelling on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector in Poonch District of Jammu
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A 65-year-old woman was killed and another injured as Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked mortar shelling on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 8, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official identified the deceased woman as Resham Bi, a resident of Sagra village. She was staying at her relative’s house in Balakote sector’s Lanjot village. She died after a mortar shell exploded in the compound of the house, he said. Another woman, who was identified as Hakam Bi, was critically injured in the incident and was taken to hospital, he added. A defence Spokesperson said Pakistan resorted to unprovoked CFA violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars in Balakote and Mendhar sectors of Poonch around 2 am, to which Indian Army retaliated in a befitting manner and the cross-border shelling between the two sides lasted for 45 minutes.
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July - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple, identified as Prakash alias Pandu, a resident of Kuakonda village in Dantewada District, and his wife Hadme Kartami, a resident of Gadiras village in Sukma District, surrendered before Superinten
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple, identified as Prakash alias Pandu, a resident of Kuakonda village in Dantewada District, and his wife Hadme Kartami, a resident of Gadiras village in Sukma District, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallav in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 8, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, Pandu was a member of CPI-Maoist platoon number 24 and also a medical team member while his wife was a member of CNM (Chetna Nataya Mandali), a front for the CPI-Maoist. The SP said, Pandu carried a cash reward of INR 200,000 on his head and was involved in an ambush in the NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) Plant area in May 2012 in which six Policemen and a civilian were killed. He was also part of a Maoist team that triggered an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast in Cholnar village in Dantewada in April 2015 that claimed the lives of five Security Forces (SFs).
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July - 8 
Wasim Ahmad Bari, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, his father and brother were shot dead by militants in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 8 night, reports Daily Excelsior. ANI adds Bari was a former Bandipora Distr
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Wasim Ahmad Bari, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, his father and brother were shot dead by militants in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 8 night, reports Daily Excelsior. ANI adds Bari was a former Bandipora District BJP President. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbagh Singh, said that militants opened fire on Wasim Ahmad Bari, outside his shop near Police Station Bandipora at around 9 PM, in which Bari’s brother Umar and father Bashir Ahmad were injured in the firing, and later they succumbed to injuries. A combined team of State Police and Army personnel have launched a man-hunt to arrest the militants.
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July - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Piun Birhor (19), was arrested from Barabanki area in Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 9, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, Birhor, a resident of Puna
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Piun Birhor (19), was arrested from Barabanki area in Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 9, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, Birhor, a resident of Punagoda in Ghatshila Police Station limits in the District is a member of the most wanted ‘Asim Mandal squad’ of CPI-Maoist. According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gulshan Tirkey, Birhor was recruited by the CPI-Maoist when he was eight. He is wanted for four cases against him for attacks on Police teams and detonating IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) between 2015 and 2018. Also, he has been accused of carrying Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] activities in Galudih, Patmada and MGM Police Station limits in the State.
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A group of 15 to 20 armed Maoists abducted two civilians, identified as — Brajnandan Tudu (39) and Arun Rai (36) on July 9 and subsequently killed them by slitting their throat on suspicion of being ‘Police informers’ at Jatatari village under Haveli
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A group of 15 to 20 armed Maoists abducted two civilians, identified as — Brajnandan Tudu (39) and Arun Rai (36) on July 9 and subsequently killed them by slitting their throat on suspicion of being ‘Police informers’ at Jatatari village under Haveli Kharagpur Police Station limits in Munger District of Bihar on July 10, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also threatened the villagers with dire consequences for being hands in glove with the Police and leaking information about their movement in the region. Their bodies were recovered from Bagel Hills on the outskirts of the village when the family members with the Police started searching for them.
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July - 9 
A soldier and a woman were injured after militants fired at an Army ambulance at Ladhoo area in Pampore in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia
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A soldier and a woman were injured after militants fired at an Army ambulance at Ladhoo area in Pampore in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said, “An ambulance with QRT (Quick Reaction Team) moving from Khrew was fired upon by terrorists from near a Mosque at Laddoo Mor, Lethpora, Awantipora at 6 pm. One soldier injured, evacuated to 92 BH (base hospital), stable. One civil lady sustained injuries in the crossfire, stable. Area being searched.”
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July - 9 
According to a report by the Canadian outlet Global News, a case relating to two Canadian Sikhs being placed on a no-fly list in the country has now been linked to an alleged Pakistan-based plot to use pro-Khalistan elements to conduct terrorist acts
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According to a report by the Canadian outlet Global News, a case relating to two Canadian Sikhs being placed on a no-fly list in the country has now been linked to an alleged Pakistan-based plot to use pro-Khalistan elements to conduct terrorist acts in India, reports Hindustan Times on July 10. The details emerged as two men — Bhagat Singh Brar and his business partner Parvkar Singh Dulai — challenged being blocked from travelling by air. As per supporting case documents filed by Canadian security agencies, including Public Safety Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Brar was “promoting extremism, including the radicalisation of youth, with the aim of achieving Khalistan independence; and attack planning and facilitation, including weapons procurement, to conduct attacks in India.” On the other hand, Dulai was described as a “facilitator of terrorist-related activities and has shown an ongoing pattern of involvement within the Khalistani extremist milieu”. The report further said that Brar visited Pakistan in 2015 and collaborated with one Gurjeet Singh Cheema to plan an attack in India. The case documents alleged that Brar collected donations for gurdwaras and “is suspected to have been diverting major part of the funds for anti-India activities”. He was also linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Dulai has been described as a very vocal supporter of Khalistan. Also, Brar again visited Pakistan in 2018 to meet his father who happens to be Lakhbir Singh Rode, nephew of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and founder of the banned International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF).
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July - 9 
At least 25 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) at Kuakonda Police Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 9, reports Outlook. Of the 25 cadres, Budhram Tam
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At least 25 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) at Kuakonda Police Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 9, reports Outlook. Of the 25 cadres, Budhram Tamo (48) - head of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (DAKMS - a frontal wing of Maoists), Manjhi Barse (35) - head of the ‘Jan Militia’ group and woman cadre Deve Sodhi - head of Krantikari Mahila Adivasi Sangthan (KAMS- another offshoot of Maoists) were carrying cash rewards of INR 100,000 each on their heads. Whereas the rest of them were lower-rung members, mostly belonging to DAKMS, KAMS and ‘Jan Militia’ groups, the Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said adding that “In the last 10 days, 53 Maoists have surrendered before the Police under this campaign called ‘Lon Varratu’ (a local Gondi dialect term which means ‘return to your village’). We are expecting more in the coming days.”
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July - 9 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) is presently interrogating two arrested senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo on July 10. On July 4, two senior leaders Ray
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) is presently interrogating two arrested senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo on July 10. On July 4, two senior leaders Rayilung Nsarangbe, treasurer in prime minister's office of NSCN (IM) and self-styled private Lamci Iralu were arrested along with four others in extortion racket case. According to sources, preliminary NIA investigation reveals the extortion racket to be part of larger conspiracy involving high profile persons and the extortion money allegedly being used to fund ‘militant activities and a portion routed through certain companies for various investments’.
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July - 9 
On July 9, a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered under a bridge on the National Highway-38 at Lekhapani area of Tinsukia District in Assam, reports India Today. The IED is suspected to planted by banned terror outfit United Liber
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On July 9, a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered under a bridge on the National Highway-38 at Lekhapani area of Tinsukia District in Assam, reports India Today. The IED is suspected to planted by banned terror outfit United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I).
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July - 9 
On July 9, a senior United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) leader Khagen Bora alias Sagar Tapna surrendered along with a pistol and eight rounds of active bullets in Biswanath District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. Bora who was the as
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On July 9, a senior United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) leader Khagen Bora alias Sagar Tapna surrendered along with a pistol and eight rounds of active bullets in Biswanath District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. Bora who was the assistant organizing secretary had joined the outfit in 1991.
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July - 9 
On July 9, one underground National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant identified as ‘ss Leacy’ was arrested near BOC of 5th Mile in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. One point 22 mm pistol with five liv
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On July 9, one underground National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant identified as ‘ss Leacy’ was arrested near BOC of 5th Mile in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. One point 22 mm pistol with five live rounds of ammunition was recovered from the arrestee.
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July - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that based on a specific input regarding movement of militant towards Hajin town
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that based on a specific input regarding movement of militant towards Hajin town for subversive activities, a joint Naka (barricade) was established in Hakbara area of Hajin town by Bandipora Police, 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and 45 Bn Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). One militant Rafiq Ahmad Rather alias Haji of Chandergeir was arrested while trying to hurl grenade on the Naka party. “Incriminating material along with live grenades and ammunition (2 live grenades and 19 live rounds of AK 47) were recovered from his possession. Police said that he had joined LeT recently and was tasked to carry out attacks in and around Hajin locality by way of grenade hurling on Police and SFs.
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July - 9 
The monthly magazine of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in its recent editorial has stated that an increase in suppression of Sikhs in the country will lead to the intensification of demand for independent territory among them, reports
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The monthly magazine of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in its recent editorial has stated that an increase in suppression of Sikhs in the country will lead to the intensification of demand for independent territory among them, reports Hindustan Times on July 10. Written by its editor Satwinder Singh Phoolpur, the editorial appeared in the July 2020 edition of the magazine titled ‘Gurmat Parkash’. It raises the issue of confiscation of farmland of scores of Sikh farmers living in Uttar Pradesh (UP) by Yogi Adityanath-led State Government. Strongly lodging protest against the UP-Government’s move, the editorial reads, “Seizing land of the Sikhs by the government is not an action that has been taken all of a sudden. This is the policy of the Government to eliminate the Sikhs….This environment of alienation has given rise to demand of independent territory for Sikhs. As suppression on Sikhs increases, the demand for independent territory will get more intensified. Today they have seized farmland and tomorrow they take over outlets, factories and other Sikh establishment, if we keep mum.”
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July - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Munshi Tado (28) after accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ at Bhamragad Village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 10, reports Outlook. A P
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Munshi Tado (28) after accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’ at Bhamragad Village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 10, reports Outlook. A Police official said, “Tado was a former Maoist. He was taken away from an agricultural field at the said village on July 10 evening and killed. Maoists left pamphlets near Tado’s body claiming he was a Police informer.”
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July - 10 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Chedima Village of Kohima District in Nagaland on July 10, tweets Eastern Command. The cache which includes three 60 mm mortar bombs, two M-60 anti-tank rifle grenades, 390 rounds of 7.62 mm sni
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Chedima Village of Kohima District in Nagaland on July 10, tweets Eastern Command. The cache which includes three 60 mm mortar bombs, two M-60 anti-tank rifle grenades, 390 rounds of 7.62 mm sniper, 109 live rounds of 7.62 mm AK-47, 51 rounds of 7.62 mm pistol, three kgs of PEK (explosive) and one AK-47 magazine was recovered during a search operation, reports Nagaland Post.
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July - 10 
Security Forces along the India-Pakistan border in Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been put on high alert after an intelligence input revealed that terrorists are trying to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India on July
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Security Forces along the India-Pakistan border in Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been put on high alert after an intelligence input revealed that terrorists are trying to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India on July 11.According to the input, "There is likely presence of armed terrorists in Bhimber Gali and Naushera sectors with an intention to infiltrate to carry out BAT (Border Action Team) action."
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July - 10 
An Army personnel was killed in Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) violation by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 10 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan
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An Army personnel was killed in Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) violation by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 10 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan troops opened fire and shelled forward posts along the LoC in Nowshera sector in the early hours, in which an Army personnel suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries. Officials said Indian troops guarding the borderline retaliated, resulting in exchanges.
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July - 10 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising Special Task Force (STF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) near Chautha nallah in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising Special Task Force (STF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) near Chautha nallah in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) forest bordering Nepal under Laukariya Police Station limits in West Champaran District of Bihar on July 10, reports The Times of India. One Policeman and an SSB Inspector were injured in the gun-battle. The slain Maoists were identified as – Vipul from Muzaffarpur, Kiran, Nakul and Chhotey Sahni alias Suraj, a resident of Valmikinagar. Vipul had been arrested in 2018 for the murder of Champapur-Gonauli Panchayat mukhiya (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) Manoj Singh in the VTR region. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Lallan Mohan Prasad said by the Special Task Force of Bagaha police and the SSB on receiving the inputs about the presence of the Maoists in the forests, the joint operation was launched. “The Maoists were caught unawares and resorted to indiscriminate firing. The security personnel retaliated and four rebels were killed in the encounter,” said a Police official. The SFs also recovered three self-loading rifles (SLRs), an automatic Kalashnikov (AK)-56 one .303 rifle from the encounter spot.
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July - 10 
In a significant improvement in the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in Odisha, the State Government on July 10 declared five Districts—Angul, Boudh, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Nayagarh—as Maoist-free belts following zero Naxal [LWE]-triggered violenc
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In a significant improvement in the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in Odisha, the State Government on July 10 declared five Districts—Angul, Boudh, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Nayagarh—as Maoist-free belts following zero Naxal [LWE]-triggered violence in these regions in the last few years, reports The Times of India. The Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay said the State Government has approved the removal of the five Districts from the Centre-sponsored Security-Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, which is exclusively meant for capacity building in Maoist-affected Districts. Out of total 30 Districts in Odisha, altogether 10 districts are now affected by the LWE. The 10 LWE-affected Districts are – Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagda, Bargarh, Balangir, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Kandhamal, and Sundargarh.
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July - 10 
On July 10, National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated that preliminary investigation into Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case revealed it to be a part of organized racket and could be used to fund terror activities, reports The Times of India. Ac
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On July 10, National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated that preliminary investigation into Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case revealed it to be a part of organized racket and could be used to fund terror activities, reports The Times of India. According to NIA, the gold smuggling detected on July 5 was one of the parts of the racket with national and international linkages. The Agency in a statement to Kerala high court stated that, “as the case pertains to smuggling of large quantities of gold into India from offshore locations threatening India’s economic stability and national security, it amounts to a terrorist act as stated in Section 15 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967”. NIA listed Sarith PS (currently under arrest), Swapna Prabha Suresh, Sandeep Nair, all from Thiruvananthapuram, Fazil Fareed from Ernakulum and others as accused and registered the FIR against them under Sections 16, 17 and 18 of UAPA. NIA is also likely examining the allegations of Swapna Suresh who named a diplomat in UAE consulate general office in Thiruvananthapuram as co-accused in the case.
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July - 10 
Toalong Atoa alias Vincent, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant surrendered in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on July 10, reports The Arunachal Times. Toalong was accompanied by his wife, Nyachah Atoa, when he sub
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Toalong Atoa alias Vincent, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant surrendered in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on July 10, reports The Arunachal Times. Toalong was accompanied by his wife, Nyachah Atoa, when he submitted his letter of surrender before Tirap Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bhanu Prabha.
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July - 11 
On July 11, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) over ground worker (OGW) was arrested from the general area South Point Market near Police Headquarter of Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. Extortion money ap
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On July 11, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) over ground worker (OGW) was arrested from the general area South Point Market near Police Headquarter of Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. Extortion money approximately worth INR 1,00,000 in cash was recovered from the arrestee.
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July - 11 
Two militants were killed as the Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Naugam sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 11 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesperson Colonel R
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Two militants were killed as the Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Naugam sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 11 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesperson Colonel Rajesh Kalia said, early in the morning, suspicious movement was detected by the troops along the Line of Control at Naugam sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara District. The troops swiftly launched an ambush which led to the killing of the two militants, he said, adding that two AK-47 rifles and war-like stores were seized from the spot.
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July - 11 
Security Forces, in a joint operation, killed six National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants near Nginu in Longding District on July 11, reports The Indian Express. An Assam Rifles personnel was also injured during the en
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Security Forces, in a joint operation, killed six National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants near Nginu in Longding District on July 11, reports The Indian Express. An Assam Rifles personnel was also injured during the encounter. SFs recovered four AK-47 and two Chinese MQ rifles, ammunition, Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs), and other warlike stores were recovered from the site. “The operation is in progress, identification of neutralised cadres and their allegiance to NSCN-IM faction operating in Myanmar is being ascertained while the injured soldier has been evacuated and is in stable condition,” the Army statement said.
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July - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up at least 12 buildings of the forest department at Barkella locality under Mufassil Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 12, reports The Pioneer. Accordi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up at least 12 buildings of the forest department at Barkella locality under Mufassil Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 12, reports The Pioneer. According to the report, the Maoists held nearly 20 forest officials captive, snatched their mobile phones and also assaulted them. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Indrajit Mahtha said, “Around 100 rebels entered the forest department’s area at around 12 am. They held the 20-odd forest officials captive and blew up buildings of the forest department till 3 am.” The rebels pasted a poster in the site of the incident demanding the forest department to give forest dwellers right over the resources available in the forest, the SP added.
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July - 12 
A sizeable number of people from Bhatpar hamlet of Bhamragarh taluka (revenue sub-division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra staged a rally protesting against the killing of ex-Maoist Munshi Tado in the District, reports The Times of India on Ju
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A sizeable number of people from Bhatpar hamlet of Bhamragarh taluka (revenue sub-division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra staged a rally protesting against the killing of ex-Maoist Munshi Tado in the District, reports The Times of India on July 13. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Shailesh Balkawade said, “It was just a brutal murder of an ex-Maoist by those in the Dalam (armed squad of CPI-Maoist). The villagers were probably shocked after Tado was murdered without any intimation or discussion. The Maoist generally inform the villagers through mock trial at Kangaroo courts which they run in their own random manner especially if someone were to be targeted. In this case, the villagers were kept in the dark about their motive.”
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July - 12 
India and Canada are closely cooperating on the issue of Khalistani terrorism and separatism, reports DNA on July 13. As per the report, the cooperation includes giving classified information on Khalistanis, given the full support they enjoy under Pa
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India and Canada are closely cooperating on the issue of Khalistani terrorism and separatism, reports DNA on July 13. As per the report, the cooperation includes giving classified information on Khalistanis, given the full support they enjoy under Pakistan's spy agency – Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). India and Canada already have a Framework for Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism agreed in February of 2018. Canada with 2nd largest number of Sikh Population after India has been a ground for ISI backed Khalistanis to get support from the diaspora. The latest development comes even as Indian mission in Canada lodged a strong protest with Canadian TV authority --the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission over Montreal based PTN24 channel broadcasting anti-India commentary and glorification of terrorism.
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July - 12 
On July 12, National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two persons from Pune District in Maharashtra in connection with their links with Islamic State (IS), reports Indian Express. Nabeel Khatri who runs a gymnasium in Pune and Sadiya Shaikh, a stu
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On July 12, National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two persons from Pune District in Maharashtra in connection with their links with Islamic State (IS), reports Indian Express. Nabeel Khatri who runs a gymnasium in Pune and Sadiya Shaikh, a student of mass communication at a Baramati college in Pune District were allegedly in contact with the arrested Kashmiri couple, Jahanazaib Sami Wani and his wife Hina Bashir Beigh. The Kashmiri couple had been arrested on March 8, 2020 from Delhi for their alleged affiliations with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), a fraction of banned IS. According to the NIA, Nabeel Khatri along with Jahanzeb Sami and Abdullah Basith was actively involved in the planning to carry out violent terrorist attacks in India by arranging logistical support such as procurement of weapons, fake SIM cards, assembling of improvised explosive devices etc. to further the activities of IS in India. Whereas Sadiya Shaikh was allegedly trying to “build up a cadre of IS in India by recruiting gullible youth for terrorist activities”. Sadiya was previously arrested in 2018 in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly planning to execute a terrorist attack. Prior to this, Sadiya had been intercepted from going to Syria to join IS in 2015. Both Nabeel and Sadiya were under the radar of intelligence agencies for long time. The duo was allegedly in touch with other arrestees through secure messaging platforms. Both the arrestees were taken by NIA to Delhi on July 13.
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July - 12 
One United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested during a search operation near Lalpahar in the Lekhapani area of Tinsukia District of Assam on July 12, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee, as reported in BW Businessworl
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One United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested during a search operation near Lalpahar in the Lekhapani area of Tinsukia District of Assam on July 12, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee, as reported in BW Businessworld, has been identified as a ‘ss colonel’ and alleged assistant secretary of the banned group.
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July - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dumps in a hill located between Dhobedalli, Mangikholi and Chhuipani villages under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon Di
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dumps in a hill located between Dhobedalli, Mangikholi and Chhuipani villages under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports The Pioneer. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Shukla, the recovery was made on the basis of inputs given by a Maoist ‘commander’ identified as, David alias Agnan Uikey (34), who was arrested earlier on June 30 in the District. The recovered items included two steel boxes containing 975 live cartridges for various firearms, including 35 live cartridges of AK-47 rifle, 345 of 9MM pistol, 169 of LR rifle and 162 of .303 rifle, six detonators, 12 walkie-talkie sets, charger clips and a diary of Dipak Teltumbade, a Central Committee member of CPI-Maoist. The SP further said that the diary of Teltumbade could reveal crucial details about Maoist formations and their activities in the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border.
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July - 12 
SFs arrested two militants who hurled grenade on them near Sail Charsoo on National Highway under Awantipora Police Station limits in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. “The grenades, however, di
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SFs arrested two militants who hurled grenade on them near Sail Charsoo on National Highway under Awantipora Police Station limits in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. “The grenades, however, did not explode. The Bomb Disposal Squad was called in and both the grenades were picked up safely by the Bomb Disposal Squad after following security drill”, Police said. The arrested militants have been identified as Umer and Zahid Yusuf Pala, both resident of Aloora Shopian.
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July - 12 July - 13
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a tarred road and set ablaze 13 vehicles in two separate incidents in Jharkhand on July 12 and 13 respectively, reports Outlook. In one incident, Maoists blew up a tarred road at Khutipa
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a tarred road and set ablaze 13 vehicles in two separate incidents in Jharkhand on July 12 and 13 respectively, reports Outlook. In one incident, Maoists blew up a tarred road at Khutipani block (administrative unit) in West Singhbhum District on July 13. According to Police, Maoists used a cylinder bomb to blow up the road. The rebels buried the cylinder bomb inside the road, connected it through a wire and later blasted it causing a crater like pit on the road, the Police added. In another incident, Maoists set ablaze 13 vehicles and blew up a forest range guest house at Barakela under Mufassil Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District on July 12. Earlier, SATP reported that Maoists blew up 12 forest department buildings in Jharkhand on July 13.
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July - 12 
The Haryana Police filed the second FIR against Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the US-based legal adviser of the banned pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on charges of sedition and secessionism in Kurukshetra District of the State on July
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The Haryana Police filed the second FIR against Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the US-based legal adviser of the banned pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on charges of sedition and secessionism in Kurukshetra District of the State on July 12, reports The Times of India. Earlier on July 3, the Haryana Police registered an FIR against Pannu on charges of sedition and secessionism at Bhondsi Police Station in Gurugram District. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kurukshetra District, Astha Modi said, “recently, automated phone calls and audio messages against India came to our notice here. Those were in the voice of Pannu and he claimed to have initiated a voter registration process for his secessionist movement from Gurdwara Patshahi Chhevin, Kurukshetra from July 11 onwards. We called up the gurdwara management, which refuted his claim and released a video message for the people clarifying its position.” The SP also said that accused Pannu is indulging in unlawful activities aimed at threatening the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India by trying to incite the public and spread hatred among the communities.
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July - 12 
The Pakistan Army shelled forward areas violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, Pakistan initiat
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The Pakistan Army shelled forward areas violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, Pakistan initiated unprovoked CFA violation by firing with small arms and shelling mortars along LoC in Nowshera sector in Rajouri and the Indian troops retaliated befittingly. The Pakistani CFA violation was also retaliated befittingly at Kirni and Qasba sectors of Poonch.
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July - 12 
The Police recovered several incriminating documents, electronic gadgets and detonators from the forests of Komaram Bheem Asifabad District on July 12, reports The Hindu. The recovery was made during a combing operation launched to arrest the Maoists
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The Police recovered several incriminating documents, electronic gadgets and detonators from the forests of Komaram Bheem Asifabad District on July 12, reports The Hindu. The recovery was made during a combing operation launched to arrest the Maoists, including Telangana State Committee member Mailarepu Adellu alias Bhaskar, who carries a cash reward of INR 2.5 million on his head.
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July - 12 
The Punjab Police have busted a Pakistan-sponsored drugs and illegal arms smuggling racket with the arrest of four persons, including a Border Security Force (BSF) constable identified as - Sumit Kumar alias Noni posted in Samba District of Jammu and
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The Punjab Police have busted a Pakistan-sponsored drugs and illegal arms smuggling racket with the arrest of four persons, including a Border Security Force (BSF) constable identified as - Sumit Kumar alias Noni posted in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Tribune on July 13. The constable allegedly helped in the smuggling of heroin worth INR two billion into India in the past fortnight. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said, Sumit of Magar Mudian village in Gurdaspur District, had been arrested along with his aides – Simarjit Singh alias Simma, Manpreet Singh and Amanpreet Singh. Foreign-made weapons, including a 9 mm Zigana pistol (made in Turkey), along with 80 live cartridges (etched with Pakistan ordinance factory markings), two magazines and two live cartridges of 12 bore gun, along with INR 3.23 million drug proceeds, were recovered from the BSF constable, the DGP added. Giving details, the DGP said the Jalandhar (Rural) Police had arrested Amanpreet Singh on July 11 in a murder case. During interrogation, he disclosed that he and his brothers were in touch with one Shah Musa of Pakistan, for smuggling of narcotics and weapons. Amanpreet further said he had come in contact with Shah Musa through Manpreet Singh and the BSF constable posted on the J&K border. Also, Sumit Kumar had earlier been lodged in Gurdaspur jail during the trial of a murder, where he had come in contact with Manpreet Singh, the DGP said adding that these disclosures led the police to arrest Simarjeet and Manpreet on July 12, while Sumit was apprehended in coordination with the BSF.
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July - 12 
Three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Reban area of Sopore town in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant ‘commander’ was among
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Three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Reban area of Sopore town in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 12, reports Daily Excelsior. A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant ‘commander’ was among three militants killed, and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said that two of the killed militants were foreigners and have been identified as Abu Rafia alias Usman and Saifullah, both residents of Pakistan. Usman, a LeT ‘commander’, was active in the Valley since year 2016. The IGP said that they were involved in many militancy related cases including the recent attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sopore in which one CRPF trooper and a civilian were killed. However, the identification of third militant is being ascertained. SFs recovered arms and ammunition including 3 AK-47 rifles and other incriminating materials from the site of encounter.
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July - 12 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Kanna Madi and Lake Punem - a woman Maoist, surrendered before Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha on July 12, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, Kanna allegedly killed
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Kanna Madi and Lake Punem - a woman Maoist, surrendered before Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha on July 12, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, Kanna allegedly killed several civilians and was also involved in IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosions whereas, Lake was involved in some incidents of gun-battle with Security Forces (SFs). Kanna had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2013 and was carrying a cash reward of INR 400,000 on his head. On the other hand, Lake had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2018 and was carrying a cash reward of INR 200,000 lakh on her head.
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July - 13 
A Maoist and a Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) - a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, cadre were arrested in separate incidents in Giridih and Chatra Districts of Jharkhand on July 13, reports The Times of India. In one incident, a Maoist identified
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A Maoist and a Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) - a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, cadre were arrested in separate incidents in Giridih and Chatra Districts of Jharkhand on July 13, reports The Times of India. In one incident, a Maoist identified as Kishore Chand Kisku alias Toofan, was arrested near Manjhidih area in Giridih District. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Renu, Kisku was wanted in several criminal cases and carried a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head. In another incident, Police arrested a member of TPC identified as - Arjun Ganju, from his residence under Tandwa Police Station limits in Chatra District. The SP Rishabh Kumar Jha said, Ganju has six cases filed against him under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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July - 13 
On July 13, National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with Nagaland Police arrested the wife of self-style colonel and treasurer of NSCN-IM Rayilung Nsarangbe in extortion racket case, reports Deccan Chronicle. Nsarangbe’s wife was arrested for withd
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On July 13, National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with Nagaland Police arrested the wife of self-style colonel and treasurer of NSCN-IM Rayilung Nsarangbe in extortion racket case, reports Deccan Chronicle. Nsarangbe’s wife was arrested for withdrawing INR 4,00,00,000 from her husband’s account a day after his arrest. On July 4, two senior leaders Rayilung Nsarangbe, treasurer in prime minister's office of NSCN (IM) and self-styled private Lamci Iralu were arrested along with four others in extortion racket case. A cash amount of about INR 1,59,00,00,000 and two kilogram of RDX with a large number of arms and ammunitions were also retrieved from Nsarangbe’s residence. Sources in security agencies revealed that the government funds are allegedly being diverted to militants coffer with assistance of sympathisers and overground workers of NSCN-IM. The confession of pastor Rabi Pame who was arrested with INR 11,00,000 cash had revealed the involvement of an IAS officer of Manipur involved in financial transaction diverted from government funds and projects (PMGSY, NREGA etc.) and other construction works going on in Manipur and Nagaland. Moreover, Nsarangbe despite being self-style colonel level worker of NSCN-IM was able to acquire 800-acre land and in possession of INR 5,59,00,00,000 indicates high level corruption involving high level people.
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July - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a key accused, identified as Fuleshwar Gope (44) in the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), terror funding case from Gumla D
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a key accused, identified as Fuleshwar Gope (44) in the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), terror funding case from Gumla District of Jharkhand on July 13, reports Outlook. An NIA official said, Gope, a resident of Gumla District, was arrested for his alleged involvement in converting extortion money into legitimate means using a dubious company. The case pertains to the seizure of INR 2.538 million from Dinesh Gope, the chief of PLFI. The money was about to be deposited in a bank in Ranchi by the associates of Dinesh on November 10, 2016, but four accused were arrested on the same day and the case was charge-sheeted on January 9, 2017, the official said adding that the NIA, after taking up the investigation of the case on January 19, 2018, arrested six more accused, conducted searches and seized properties worth INR 9 million lakh and other incriminating documents.
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July - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a statement issued on July 13 stated that a charge-sheet has been filed against 17 key conspirators, who formed a terror group initiated by Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (IS) terrorists Mehboob Pasha of Ba
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a statement issued on July 13 stated that a charge-sheet has been filed against 17 key conspirators, who formed a terror group initiated by Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (IS) terrorists Mehboob Pasha of Bangalore and Khaja Moideen of Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), for their attempt to perpetrate terror activities in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, reports The Tribune. The 17 persons identified as Mahboob Pasha, Khaja Moideen alias Jalal, Abdul Samad, Y Thowfeek, Syed Ali Navas, Jaffar Ali, Abdul Shameem, Imran Khan, Mohammed Haneef Khan, Mohammed Mansoor Ali Khan, Saleem Khan alias Kolar Saleem, Hussain Shariff, Ejaz Pasha alias Ezaz Pasha, Zabiulla, Syed Fasiur Rehaman, Mohammed Zaid and M Sadiq have been charged under various sections of the IPC, the UAPA and the Arms Act before the Bengaluru NIA Special Court. According to NIA, Mahboob Pasha and Khaja Moideen who formed a terror group for spreading the ideology and activities of IS through its off-shoot ‘Al-Hind in Bengaluru’ had been recruiting vulnerable young men, procured arms and ammunition and large quantities of explosive materials for making powerful IEDs and also collecting jungle training material to train young recruits. The NIA has also declared a cash reward of INR 5,00,000 against absconding accused Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa in this case.
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July - 13 
Two militants of Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) were killed while as a woman was injured in an encounter in Srigufwara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said during the exchange of fire,
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Two militants of Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) were killed while as a woman was injured in an encounter in Srigufwara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said during the exchange of fire, two militants were killed and a woman living near the encounter site received bullet injuries. One of the slain militants has been identified as Nasir alias Shahbaz alias Baz Bai, a Pakistan resident, ‘A’ category militant, while the identification of the other slain militant is being ascertained. Arms and ammunition and other incriminating materials were recovered from the site of encounter. Police identified the injured woman as Arifa Jan daughter of Late Ghulam Mohammad, who is a Government teacher by profession.
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July - 14 July - 15
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Komaram Bheem Asifabad Districts of Telangana on July 14 and July 15 respectively, reports The Times
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Komaram Bheem Asifabad Districts of Telangana on July 14 and July 15 respectively, reports The Times of India. In one incident, Maoists exchanged fire with a team of Police in the forest near Thokkuguda village of Thiryani Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Komaram Bheem Asifabad District on July 14. No casualties were reported on any side and the Maoists escaped taking advantage of the dense forest. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishnu S. Warrier said, “around 10.30 p.m. on July 14, when Police parties were searching in Thokkuguda village, a Maoist Dalam (armed squad) carrying AK 47 and SLR weapons attempted to fire at us and we retaliated. As a result, the Dalam fled from the scene in the dark.” Following this incident, Police arrested a Maoist sympathiser – Kova Ananth Rao of Thokkuguda in Thiryani Mandal for sheltering the Maoist Dalam. According to the SP, Kova Ananth Rao gave food and shelter to the Dalam led by State Committee member Mailarepu Adellu alias Bhaskar. In the second incident, Maoists exchanged fire with Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on July 15. A Policeman suffered a bullet injury, in the incident. Police recovered a weapon and 13 kit bags from the encounter spot.
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July - 14 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former colleague, identified as Dirdo Bheema (35) on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ near Mutheli village under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on Ju
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former colleague, identified as Dirdo Bheema (35) on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ near Mutheli village under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 14, reports The Pioneer. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Shalabh Sinha, about 20 Maoists, barged into Bheema’s house and took him to a nearby forest and hacked him to death. They accused him of acting as a ‘Police informer’ before killing him, the SP said adding that Bheema had left CPI-Maoist in 2019 and was living in his village. He had not officially surrendered to the Police but he was no longer involved in Maoist activities.
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July - 14 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as – Jagdish alias Ratan Kawasi (30), Kamlesh alias Motu Ram Poyami (22), Dinesh alias Mani Ram Alami (24), Balku Kashyap (20) and Shivnath alias Manuram Poyami (25), surrendered bef
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as – Jagdish alias Ratan Kawasi (30), Kamlesh alias Motu Ram Poyami (22), Dinesh alias Mani Ram Alami (24), Balku Kashyap (20) and Shivnath alias Manuram Poyami (25), surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 14, reports The Pioneer. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said, “they were disillusioned with the hardships of the jungle and touched by the ‘Lon Varratu’ program of Dantewada Police.” According to the SP, Jagdish was the Maoist “operating squad commander” and carried a reward of INR 300,000 on his head. He was part of a Maoist team that ambushed SFs at Jhara Ghati in Narayanpur in 2007 which killed seven Policemen. Kamlesh Motu was the Maoist Bodhghat ‘Local Operating Squad (LOS)’ member and carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. Dinesh was the Maoist ‘Kranti Jantana Sarkar’ President and carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. While Todma Shivnath and Balku Kashyap were Maoist ‘Jan Militia’ members.
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July - 14 
On July 14, an official meeting was held between R.N. Ravi, present Nagaland Governor and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks and the Working Committee, Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) at Nagaland Commissioner’s Guest House, opposite Super Marke
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On July 14, an official meeting was held between R.N. Ravi, present Nagaland Governor and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks and the Working Committee, Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) at Nagaland Commissioner’s Guest House, opposite Super Market in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. The meeting was held to finalize the “draft agreement” for early settlement to the decades old Naga political issue. Both the parties - Interlocutor Ravi and the ten-member WC, NNPGs led by its convenor, N. Kitovi Zhimomi discussed the action plan for the final agreement. Sources reveal that Interlocutor Ravi has also sought certain time to negotiate with another negotiating party National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) before the signing of the final agreement. Ravi is likely meet members of NSCN-IM led by its ato kilonser and chief negotiator, Th. Muivah by this week.
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July - 14 
On July 14, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung faction (NSCN-KYA) militant was arrested near Perizie Colony of Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Command. One .22mm Pistol, live ammunition and incriminating documen
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On July 14, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung faction (NSCN-KYA) militant was arrested near Perizie Colony of Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Command. One .22mm Pistol, live ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered the arrestee.
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July - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, SFs and Police conducted a joint search operation at village Pehligam in Pulwama,
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, SFs and Police conducted a joint search operation at village Pehligam in Pulwama, and during the operation, a militant hideout was unearthed and busted, from which some recoveries were also made. Further, details are awaited, they added.
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July - 14 
The Punjab Police neutralized a gang of international arms smugglers and highway robbers, with the arrest of two gangsters, including proclaimed offender Gurpreet Singh alias Gora and Germanjeet Singh from Bhogpur town in Jalandhar District on July 1
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The Punjab Police neutralized a gang of international arms smugglers and highway robbers, with the arrest of two gangsters, including proclaimed offender Gurpreet Singh alias Gora and Germanjeet Singh from Bhogpur town in Jalandhar District on July 14, reports The Hindu. The Director General of Police (DGP), Dinkar Gupta said the gangsters were allegedly involved in smuggling weapons from across the border into India. “A bulletproof jacket and a .455 bore pistol provided by gangster Gopi Ghanshampuriya, two Glock 09 mm pistols with four live cartridges, one pump action 12 bore rifle, one .32 bore revolver, one .30 bore pistol and live cartridges were recovered from them,” said the DGP. Also, during preliminary interrogation, Gora revealed that he was in close contact with Baljinder Singh Billa Mandiala, who was well connected with Pakistan-based drugs and arms smugglers, Mirza and Ahmdeen, and had received many consignments of weapons and drugs from them in the Ferozepur area. “Pakistani drug-arms smuggler Mirza has been working as a courier on Indo-Pak border for the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and had smuggled many weapon consignments into India,” the DGP added.
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July - 15 
A Maoist, identified as Muchki Bheema (25), wanted in connection with the attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp which killed two troopers, was arrested from Konta tehsil (revenue unit) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pio
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A Maoist, identified as Muchki Bheema (25), wanted in connection with the attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp which killed two troopers, was arrested from Konta tehsil (revenue unit) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneer on July 16. According to a Police official, Bheema, a resident of Konta and a Maoist ‘Jan Militia’ member, was arrested from a hospital in Konta following intelligence inputs. He was involved in triggering an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion near the CRPF Murliguda camp in the District on March 11, 2016, which killed two troopers. He had also triggered an IED on March 17, 2016, in which a civilian was killed, the officer said.
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July - 15 
A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a raid at the family house of a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant, Paramjit Singh Pamma in Phase 3B2 at Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on July 15, reports Hindu
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A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a raid at the family house of a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militant, Paramjit Singh Pamma in Phase 3B2 at Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on July 15, reports Hindustan Times. The NIA team also questioned his parents, Amrik Singh and Ratan Kaur. As per the sources, Pamma lives in the United Kingdom (UK) and is reportedly working on the ‘Referendum 2020’ project of pro-Khalistan ideologue Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), who was declared a terrorist by the centre recently. The NIA team searched the house and took into possession the passbooks of bank accounts of his parents in which Pamma deposits money. The team also enquired about Pamma’s remittances and details of fixed deposit (FD) accounts. According to Police, Pamma is a key conspirator of the 2010 twin bomb blasts in Patiala and Ambala and mastermind of the 2009 killing of Rulda Singh, head of the Rashtriya Sikh Sangat, a wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
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July - 15 
India and EU on July 15, exchanged views on the shared challenge of terrorism and Pakistan came up during discussions in the context of activities it has been continuing against India and other countries in the region as well as in the context of glo
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India and EU on July 15, exchanged views on the shared challenge of terrorism and Pakistan came up during discussions in the context of activities it has been continuing against India and other countries in the region as well as in the context of global terrorism, reports newkerala.com. The summit was co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and by the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Briefing reporters about the meeting, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Vikas Swarup said both sides went into considerable detail in exchanging views on the shared challenge of terrorism. "Pakistan came up in the context of activities it has been continuing against India and other countries in the region as well as in the context of global terrorism," he said. The joint statement issued after the summit reaffirmed India and EU's strong commitment to global peace and security, disarmament and non-proliferation and to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including its financing and countering radicalisation. "India and the EU will intensify exchanges and cooperation in this regard," it said. The two sides agreed to launch a dialogue on maritime security and consultations on security and defence, and to enhance naval cooperation.
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July - 15 
On July 15, an over ground worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Manmao in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times. The arrestee identified as Jungron Chena alias
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On July 15, an over ground worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Manmao in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times. The arrestee identified as Jungron Chena alias John Kimsing was allegedly carrying out illegal extortion activities in Jairampur and Manmao areas of Changlang District at the behest of the NSCN-IM. Kimsing, believed previously belonged to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was also the main accused in the firing incident at Jairampur on 19 June, 2020.
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July - 15 
Vice President Municipal Committee Watergam in Baramulla, who is also a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) local leader, Meraj ud Din Malla, earlier abducted by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 15,
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Vice President Municipal Committee Watergam in Baramulla, who is also a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) local leader, Meraj ud Din Malla, earlier abducted by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on July 15, was rescued by Police by evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Range, Vijay Kumar, said, Malla was abducted by LeT militants but was rescued by Police on July 15, evening. Malla was whisked away by the unidentified militants in a Santro vehicle while he was waiting for a cab to attend a marriage function in nearby village. Security Forces (SFs) launched massive searches in the area to trace him and subsequently rescued him.
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July - 16 
Members of the Sikh community on July 16, staged a protest near the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi against Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for backing pro-Khalistan activities and the ‘Referendum 2020’, reports Hindustan Times. A
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Members of the Sikh community on July 16, staged a protest near the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi against Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for backing pro-Khalistan activities and the ‘Referendum 2020’, reports Hindustan Times. A senior Police officer said the protest was led by former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) President Manjit Singh G.K. Around 50-60 Sikh protestors tried to march towards the Pakistan High Commission from Teen Murti. However, they were stopped near Chanakyapuri Police Station, the officer said adding that the protestors were shouting slogans against Pakistan’s ISI for promoting pro-Khalistan activities and supporting the ‘Khalistan Referendum 2020’, an online campaign to demand a separate homeland for the Sikhs.
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July - 16 
After Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of the US-based Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) making recorded calls to people in Punjab, one of his associates, Belgium-based Ranjit Singh Nita of the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) has started making similar recorded a
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After Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of the US-based Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) making recorded calls to people in Punjab, one of his associates, Belgium-based Ranjit Singh Nita of the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) has started making similar recorded audio seeking support for ‘Referendum 2020’, reports The Times of India on July 17. As per the report, the calls to various people, including journalists, seek support for ‘registration’ for secessionist ‘Referendum 2020’ from July 19, 2020. In a 1.2-minute audio call having the country code 0032 (Belgium’s ISD code), the caller introduces himself as Nita, resident of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and ‘mukh sewadar’ of KZF, instigating people to register themselves to participate in the campaign. According to intelligence sources, after having been rejected by people in their proposed ‘voter registration’ drive on July 4 and again on July 11 in Kurukshetra in Haryana, SFJ has colluded with other fugitives to up the ante against India for making a similar attempt in Delhi on July 19.
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July - 16 
An exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Odisha Police took place at a forested area along Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) on July 16, reports The New Indian Express. As per the sources, senior cadres of Andh
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An exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Odisha Police took place at a forested area along Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) on July 16, reports The New Indian Express. As per the sources, senior cadres of Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) were camping in an area between Matikhal village in Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri District of Odisha and Doraguda village under Kumuduputtu in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Malkangiri, Rishikesh Dnyandeo Khilari said, acting on a tip-off, a combined team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) launched an operation in the area. On seeing the Security Forces (SFs), the Maoists opened fire. The SFs retaliated leading to a gun-battle forcing the Maoists to flee the spot. During the search operation, Police seized one .303 rifle, explosive items, and other camp materials.
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July - 16 
An unidentified militant was killed when troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 16, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army official said, the alert troops eliminated
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An unidentified militant was killed when troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 16, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army official said, the alert troops eliminated the intruder when they noticed suspicious movement across the LoC in Keran sector. “Terrorists tried to infiltrate but were intercepted by our troops. One terrorist was killed,” the official said, adding an AK rifle was recovered.
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July - 16 
DSGMC in a meeting attended by Manjinder Singh G.K. and General Secretary, Harmit Singh Kalka passed a resolution against ‘Referendum 2020’, on July 16, reports Outlook. “DSGMC is a religious body which has nothing to do with Referendum 2020 and stro
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DSGMC in a meeting attended by Manjinder Singh G.K. and General Secretary, Harmit Singh Kalka passed a resolution against ‘Referendum 2020’, on July 16, reports Outlook. “DSGMC is a religious body which has nothing to do with Referendum 2020 and strongly opposes any such propaganda and movement to defame DSGMC,” said the resolution passed in the meeting. The resolution also stated, “Propaganda is floating on the social media that DSGMC is supporting Referendum 2020 called by SFJ, which is highly objectionable.”
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July - 16 
Key accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, Fazil Fareed has been enlisted in Interpol's Blue List by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India Today reports on July 17. As per Interpol's rules, the UAE will now have to share details about Fa
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Key accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, Fazil Fareed has been enlisted in Interpol's Blue List by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India Today reports on July 17. As per Interpol's rules, the UAE will now have to share details about Fareed's identity and activities. Fazil Fareed is the only accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case who is absconding. Investigators believe that Fareed facilitated the gold smuggling and even has links to terror outfits. An un-named NIA official said, "This is an enquiry notice which is issued to locate, identify or obtain information about a person."
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July - 16 
SFs on July 16, launched a CASO in downtown Srinagar in Srinagar District of J&K in India, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, following specific information about the presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by the Police and Cen
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SFs on July 16, launched a CASO in downtown Srinagar in Srinagar District of J&K in India, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, following specific information about the presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Karfali Mohalla in Habba Kadal of Srinagar. The SFs conducted house-to-house search in the densely populated area, however, no contact was established with the militants in the operation.
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July - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of explosives and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belongings from a forested area under Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri District of Odisha on July 17, reports The Times of India. The recovery
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of explosives and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belongings from a forested area under Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri District of Odisha on July 17, reports The Times of India. The recovery comes a day after a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) engaged in a gun-battle with Maoists in the said area. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Hrishikesh Khilari said, “it was a transit camp of the Maoists. Unable to face the heavy firing from our side, they deserted the camp and no arrests could be made. However, our operation has been intensified in the region to track down the rebels.” The recovery items included as many as 14 detonators, 10 rounds of live ammunition, one .303 gun, one magazine, one mobile phone, medicines, Maoist literature and kit bags, among others.
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July - 17 
A journalism student in Pune, Sadiya Anwar Sheikh, who was arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 12, from Pune, Maharashtra, is a highly radicalised extremist who had undergone de-radicalisation twice before, India Today reports on
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A journalism student in Pune, Sadiya Anwar Sheikh, who was arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 12, from Pune, Maharashtra, is a highly radicalised extremist who had undergone de-radicalisation twice before, India Today reports on July 18. Investigators have said she was recently planning a lone wolf attack and was procuring explosives. Investigators have said even after the de-radicalisation, 20-year-old Sadiya continued to actively work for the Islamic State and was procuring explosives from other terror organisations. Investigators have said these new findings were revealed in Telegram interceptions of Sadiya. The woman asked for explosives and IED from other terrorist organisations using the Telegram messenger app. As per the interrogation report, Sadiya was available on the Telegram app with the name of AHLEWAFA. She was in touch with three other recruits of Islamic State (IS) Heena Beig, Jahaanaheb and Abdul Bashir. Heena, Sadiya, Jahaanaheb and Abdul Bashir all used to publish a magazine named ‘Voice of India’ for the Islamic State. They used to publish content against the government over the issues of CAA and NRC. Investigators have said their plan was to execute a lone wolf attack in Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi.
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July - 17 
At least 25 villagers were injured, after being assaulted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for demanding development in their area in Parcheli village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisg
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At least 25 villagers were injured, after being assaulted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for demanding development in their area in Parcheli village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 17, reports The Pioneer. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava, the District Collector recently visited the area during which some people from Parcheli sought construction of roads, an Anganwadi, and other development projects in their village. The officials had assured the villagers their demands would be considered. When Maoists came to know about this, a group of 10-15 armed Maoists convened a meeting in the village, and used sticks to brutally hit the villagers, including women and children, the SP said adding that “such mass beatings of villagers by Maoists has become frequent. It is due to their frustration after some of their accomplices surrendered to Police while some were arrested.”
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July - 17 
On July 17, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung faction (NSCN-KYA) militant was arrested from Alahuto Colony of Zunheboto District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. One 9mm pistol along with live rounds was recovered from th
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On July 17, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung faction (NSCN-KYA) militant was arrested from Alahuto Colony of Zunheboto District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. One 9mm pistol along with live rounds was recovered from the possession of the unidentified militant, reports The Northeast Today.
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July - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Telangana Committee Spokesperson Jagan, on July 17, has demanded that the Government withdraw greyhounds, the elite anti-Maoist force of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police, from the forests in Bha
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Telangana Committee Spokesperson Jagan, on July 17, has demanded that the Government withdraw greyhounds, the elite anti-Maoist force of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police, from the forests in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Kumram Bheem Asifabad Districts of Telangana, reports Telangana Today. In a statement released to the press on July 17, he claimed that the Maoists have been maintaining restraint and abstaining from resorting to physical attacks on Police forces in view of outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Jagan condemning the attacks on Maoist teams in the forests of Mallepallitogu in Kothagudem and Tokkaguda of Asifabad on July 15, said, “But the State and Central governments, aiming to eliminate Maoists, have been going ahead with the attacks on naxals.”
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July - 17 
The Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana, M. Mahendar Reddy on July 17, said that a massive combing operation has been launched in villages of Kumram Bheem Asifabad and adjoining Districts to arrest five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-
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The Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana, M. Mahendar Reddy on July 17, said that a massive combing operation has been launched in villages of Kumram Bheem Asifabad and adjoining Districts to arrest five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who escaped after an exchange of fire with Police in the District on July 14, reports News18. According to the DGP, following the said exchange of fire, five Maoists – Mailarepu Adellu alias Bhaskar, Telangana State Committee Member from Boath town in Telangana, who carries a cash reward of INR 2.5 million on his head, and his associates – Varghesh, Mangu, Ajay and Ramu, from Chhattisgarh, managed to escape from the spot taking the cover of darkness. 500 personnel of Greyhounds, elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] force of Telangana Police, Telangana State Special Police, Armed Reserve, and local Police are leading the search operations to apprehend them, the DGP said.
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July - 17 
Three members of a family were killed and another injured as Pakistani troops resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Gulpur sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 17, reports Daily
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Three members of a family were killed and another injured as Pakistani troops resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Gulpur sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Army shelled forward Indian posts and villages in Khari Karmara, Gulpur and surrounding villages in Poonch sector using long range mortars to directly target the civilians. The Indian troops retaliated leading to heavy exchanges. According to reports, Pakistan Army tried to push group of three to four armed infiltrators into the Indian territory to cause subversive activities under the cover of mortar shelling and firing. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Poonch, Ramesh Angral, said, a long-range mortar shell fell inside a house at village Karmara around 9.30 pm blasting the structure in which three members of a family were killed and another was injured. The dead have been identified as Mohammad Rafiq (58), his wife Rafia Bi (50) and 16-year-old son Irfan. Another family member Irshad Ahmad was injured. However, there were reports that effective retaliation from the Indian side resulted in killing of at least four Pakistani troopers and two others were injured. “The Indian Army retaliated firing and shelling to silence the Pakistani guns,” sources said adding that at least four Pakistan army personnel were killed and two others injured. Number of casualties could be higher on Pakistan side as exact reports were still awaited.
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July - 17 
Three militants were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel injured in an encounter in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on early on July 17 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, SFs had launched a Cordon and Search O
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Three militants were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel injured in an encounter in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on early on July 17 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) early morning in Nagnad area of Kulgam following information about the presence of militants there. During the search operation the hiding militants opened fire on the SFs and it turned into an encounter, in which the three militants were killed and two security personnel sustained injuries. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained.
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July - 18 
Three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on early on July 18 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in th
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Three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on early on July 18 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the Amshipora area of Shopian in South Kashmir, SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) there, a Police official said. The search operation led to an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, drawing retaliation, in which the three militants were killed in the gunfight, the official said. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants were being ascertained, he said.
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July - 18 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition suspected to be planted by Bodo militants were recovered from Tipkai reserve forest areas under Bagribari Police Station in Kokrajhar District of Assam on July 18, reports Northeast Now. During a search operation,
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition suspected to be planted by Bodo militants were recovered from Tipkai reserve forest areas under Bagribari Police Station in Kokrajhar District of Assam on July 18, reports Northeast Now. During a search operation, one AK series rifle, two AK series magazines, one polythene sheet used for wrapping and covering the rifle and magazine to which lubricant was applied and 30 of AK series ammunition in a plastic container half filled with rice husk were recovered beneath bamboo grove.
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July - 18 
A private school teacher and a former activist of banned outfit Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kupwara District of J&K in India on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Zahoor Abbas Khan (39), so
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A private school teacher and a former activist of banned outfit Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kupwara District of J&K in India on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Zahoor Abbas Khan (39), son of Mohammad Abbas Khan of Devar Lolab, was arrested on July 7, and was lodged in Police Station Lolab. Abbas is a former activist of Islami Jamiat-e-Tulaba (IJT) and after his retirement from the organisation, he joined JeI, J&K. He was a former district president of the youth wing of the JeI, IJT. He has been accused of holding secret meetings with JeI cadres in the area despite the ban.
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July - 18 
An Over Ground Woker (OGW) of militants was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs on specific information arrested one active OGW militant associate during n
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An Over Ground Woker (OGW) of militants was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 18, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs on specific information arrested one active OGW militant associate during naka (barricade) checking at Thandusa Lolab in Kupwara. Police said that few pistol rounds were recovered from his possession, and an official said that he was assisting militants in the area by providing them logistics. The identity of the arrested militant is being ascertained.
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July - 18 
On July 18, three AK-Series rifles and two pistols were recovered from Baksa District in BTAD, reports The Sentinel.
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On July 18, three AK-Series rifles and two pistols were recovered from Baksa District in BTAD, reports The Sentinel.
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July - 19 
An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) at Landalu village area in Ginnelakota Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Visakhapatnam District of A
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An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) at Landalu village area in Ginnelakota Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 19, reports The Times of India. No casualty on either side has been reported in the incident. According to SFs, Ginnelakota panchayat (village level local self-government institution) which falls under Pedabayalu Mandal (administrative sub-division), is a Maoist stronghold. A senior Police officer said, “the Maoists fired at the combing forces when they were passing through the area, in retaliation, the SFs also opened fire. The exchange of fire lasted for at least 30 minutes.”
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July - 19 
Days after India on July 4, blocked a Russian portal used by the banned US-based pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) to propagate its anti-India agenda, the group on July 19, launched a Canadian portal to register votes for 'Referendum 2020'
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Days after India on July 4, blocked a Russian portal used by the banned US-based pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) to propagate its anti-India agenda, the group on July 19, launched a Canadian portal to register votes for 'Referendum 2020' in Delhi, reports IANS. According to intelligence sources, SFJ launched the Canadian portal – 'DelhiBanayGaKhalistan.ca' to register 'Referendum 2020' votes in Delhi, following which the security agencies have sounded an alert to the concerned departments to foil the second such attempt of the group within a month.
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July - 19 
On July 19, one factory-made HK series rifle along with one magazine and 10 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from Mwinaguri No. 4 village under Bijni Police Station of Chirang District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. According to GP Singh, t
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On July 19, one factory-made HK series rifle along with one magazine and 10 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from Mwinaguri No. 4 village under Bijni Police Station of Chirang District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. According to GP Singh, the Additional DGP (law and order), Assam, the recovery made during a search operation is a big blow to the anti-national elements in Bodoland Territorial Region Districts (BTAD).
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July - 19 
Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling on forward areas violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 19 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. A
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Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling on forward areas violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 19 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, “At about 7.15 pm, Pakistan initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars in Sunderbani sector (Rajouri).” However, Indian Army retaliated, the spokesman said, adding, there was no immediate report of any casualty on the Indian side.
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July - 19 
Six Maoists, identified as Sukhram Podiyami (32), Shamlal Vacham (28), Balram Kawasi (27), Madvi Lakhmu (40), Durgi Gota (30) and Mangli Gota (27) were arrested by a joint team of DRG (District Reserve Guard) and Police from Ambeli and Bandepara vill
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Six Maoists, identified as Sukhram Podiyami (32), Shamlal Vacham (28), Balram Kawasi (27), Madvi Lakhmu (40), Durgi Gota (30) and Mangli Gota (27) were arrested by a joint team of DRG (District Reserve Guard) and Police from Ambeli and Bandepara villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 19, reports The Pioneer. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamlochan Kashyap, all of them were involved in an arson case whereby several vehicles of traders bound for the Bedre weekly market were intercepted by them near Bandepara Choote Karkeli and subsequently set ablaze at Murkinar forest on July 3, 2020. The SP said Sukhram and Vacham were Maoist ‘militia commanders’ while Durgi and Mangli were Maoist ‘Range Committee members’ while the others were Maoist ‘militia members’.
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July - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 60 kilograms of heroin from the Ravi river that flows along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on July 19, reports The Times of India. The BSF Deputy Inspec
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 60 kilograms of heroin from the Ravi river that flows along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on July 19, reports The Times of India. The BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Rajesh Sharma, said a patrolling team found a suspicious bunch of grass and weeds floating in the Ravi, which is swollen in the rainy season. A closer inspection revealed the packets of heroin.
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July - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has formed as many as 12 area committees and reconstituted the state committee with seven senior leaders in Telangana, reports The New Indian Express on July 20. According to the sources, Yapa Narayana
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has formed as many as 12 area committees and reconstituted the state committee with seven senior leaders in Telangana, reports The New Indian Express on July 20. According to the sources, Yapa Narayana alias Haribhushan alias Jagan has been appointed as the CPI-Maoist’s secretary in the state. Reportedly, Jagan and his wife Sammakka were injured in an exchange of fire with the Police a few years ago and that they had escaped. The Police considered Jagan might have died as there was no intel on his whereabouts. After conducting combing operations in forested areas, the Police have concluded that Jagan is alive and that he has been involved in Maoist activities in the State. Also, he has now implemented the decision of the CPI-Maoist’s central committee (CC) by forming 12 area committees in the State.
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July - 19 
There has been a three-fold increase in the recovery of heroin by the BSF along the IB in Punjab this year as compared to the corresponding period in 2019, reports Hindustan Times on July 20. According to the BSF’s statistics, around 328 kilograms of
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There has been a three-fold increase in the recovery of heroin by the BSF along the IB in Punjab this year as compared to the corresponding period in 2019, reports Hindustan Times on July 20. According to the BSF’s statistics, around 328 kilograms of heroin, apparently smuggled from Pakistan, have been recovered till July 19 this year. In 2019, the figure was around 100 kilograms for the same period. Also, in the last four months of lockdown (March 23 to July 19) amid COVID-19 pandemic, the BSF has recovered 229 kilograms heroin on the State Border, which is 9 kilograms more than the total recoveries made in the previous year. In 2019, the BSF had recovered a total of 227 kilograms of heroin.
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July - 20 
44 senior officers of the central, state and Union Territory governments, besides entities like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), have been designated as nodal authority for seizure of funds and other
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44 senior officers of the central, state and Union Territory governments, besides entities like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), have been designated as nodal authority for seizure of funds and other financial assets held by those supporting or engaged in terrorism, officials said on July 20, reports News18. According to an official memorandum, the nodal officers were designated for the implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. These officers were designated to help law enforcement agencies to seize funds and other financial assets held by anyone engaged in terrorism or supporting such violent acts, an official of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said.
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July - 20 
Punjab Police arrested an Army trooper along with three of his accomplices accused in the cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling racket from Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh, reports The Pioneer on July 21. The arrest comes a week after a Bo
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Punjab Police arrested an Army trooper along with three of his accomplices accused in the cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling racket from Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh, reports The Pioneer on July 21. The arrest comes a week after a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper along with three other accused were arrested on July 12 in connection with the same case. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said, the total number of persons arrested in the case so far now stands at eight. Giving details of the latest arrests, the DGP said that Ramandeep Singh, an Indian Army soldier, was arrested from Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh, where he was currently posted. The arrest was made on the basis of disclosures made by BSF Constable, Sumit Kumar, who was arrested earlier. “Ramandeep’s three accomplices — Taranjot Singh alias Tanna, Jagjit Singh alias Laddi, and Satinder Singh alias Kaala — have also been arrested and are being brought on production warrants. Another INR 1 million has been recovered from Kaala as drug money, taking the total amount of such money seized in the case to Rs 4.23 million,” said the DGP.
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July - 20 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three kilograms of heroin, worth INR 150 million in the international market, from the Abohar sector along International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab July 20, reports United News of In
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three kilograms of heroin, worth INR 150 million in the international market, from the Abohar sector along International Border (IB) in Fazilka District of Punjab July 20, reports United News of India. A spokesperson for the Punjab Frontiers Headquarters of the BSF said that the personnel of the 124th Battalion of BSF observed suspicious movements of some assailants ahead of the border security fence and when challenged, they fled towards the Pakistani Territory. During a search of the area, three packets of contraband, suspected to be heroin weighing one kilogram each, were recovered.
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July - 20 
A team of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu Police along with Army busted a terror funding module of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit having connections in Pakistan which planned to revive militancy in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of Ind
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A team of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu Police along with Army busted a terror funding module of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit having connections in Pakistan which planned to revive militancy in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India, by arresting an Over Ground Worker (OGW) along with hawala money of INR 150,000 from Talab Khatikan area in Jammu City in Jammu District of J&K on July 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The SOG team has been questioning the OGW to reach to other militants and OGWs who were part of the hawala racket and militant plan to revive militancy in Doda District. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu, Sridhar Patil, said the OGW was subjected to questioning during which he disclosed that the hawala money had been sent from across the border and was meant to be delivered to revive militancy in Doda District. The OGW has been identified as Mubashir Bhat son of Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Sazan Doda, who is part of the module and had been tasked by the handlers from across the border to visit Jammu and collect consignment of hawala money for further use by militants and their supporters in Doda District.
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July - 20 
On July 20, a cache of explosives was recovered from Raliang of West Jaintia Hills District in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. During a Naka-checking in Raliang, 4500 gelatin sticks, 4000 electronic detonators and four drums of diesel oil were
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On July 20, a cache of explosives was recovered from Raliang of West Jaintia Hills District in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. During a Naka-checking in Raliang, 4500 gelatin sticks, 4000 electronic detonators and four drums of diesel oil were procured without any valid documents.
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July - 20 
The Security Forces (SFs) have intensified combing operations in the interior pockets of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region, following the reported presence of Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK, the ‘central committee (CC)’ member of Commu
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The Security Forces (SFs) have intensified combing operations in the interior pockets of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region, following the reported presence of Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK, the ‘central committee (CC)’ member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu on July 21. As per the sources, RK is moving around in Pedabayalu, an interior area in the AOB region, with about 50 hardcore cadres in tow. The combing operations come a day after the Maoists exchanged fire with the SFs in the region, and managed to escape afterward.
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July - 20 
The Telangana State Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (general shutdown) in the State on July 25, demanding the immediate release of Varavara Rao and others who are in jail and withdrawal of the Grey
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The Telangana State Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (general shutdown) in the State on July 25, demanding the immediate release of Varavara Rao and others who are in jail and withdrawal of the Greyhounds personnel from forest areas, reports Telangana Today on July 21. The Maoists also sent a statement to media organisations in Telangana through Jagan, the ‘spokesperson’ of the Telangana State Committee of the CPI-Maoist in this connection. The statement written in Telugu called upon people to demand for the release of Varavara Rao and others jailed for their alleged involvement in Bheema Koregaon incidents including the release of all political prisoners and prisoners aged above 60 years.
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July - 21 
Pakistani troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to firing and mortar shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence sp
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Pakistani troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to firing and mortar shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, “At about 1715 hours today (July 21), Pak army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the LoC in Sunderbani Sector of Rajouri district,” adding, the Indian Army retaliated befittingly to the Pakistani aggression.
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July - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) in a joint operation neutralised a militant hideout and recovered cache of arms and ammunition in Thanamandi area in Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India late on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superinte
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Security Forces (SFs) in a joint operation neutralised a militant hideout and recovered cache of arms and ammunition in Thanamandi area in Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India late on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Chandan Kohli said, in another major success on Anti-Militancy front, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and Army have busted a militant hideout during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Manyal area of Thanamandi. He said that an information was received by Police regarding suspected presence of an old militant hideout in Manyal area, after which teams of Rajouri Police, Special Operation Group (SOG) and Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched a CASO in the late evening on July 21, adding that one Pike Rifle, one Chinese Pistol, one Local Pistol, one AK Magazines, two Pistol Magazines,168 Pika rounds, 47 AK rounds, four pistol rounds, two Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, one Binocular, eight Ammunition belts, one Antenna and one Tape recorder have been recovered from the hideout busted during the operation.
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July - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two vehicles including a tractor and a road-roller engaged in road construction in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 21
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two vehicles including a tractor and a road-roller engaged in road construction in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 21, reports The Times of India. According to Police, the vehicles were parked on the side of an under-construction road between Tippapuram and Battinapalle villages, close to the Chhattisgarh border. A group of armed Maoists reached the spot and set afire the vehicles and fled into the forest area of neighbouring Chhattisgarh.
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July - 21 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 21, claimed that the four accused in Kerala gold smuggling case were part of a larger conspiracy and the gold they were smuggling was supposed to be used to finance terror activities in the country, rep
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 21, claimed that the four accused in Kerala gold smuggling case were part of a larger conspiracy and the gold they were smuggling was supposed to be used to finance terror activities in the country, reports Times Now. According to the NIA's remand note, main accused Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair conspired to damage monetary stability and destabilise the Indian economy by smuggling a large quantity of gold from abroad. The gold was supposed to be used to finance terrorism in the country through various means, further stated the NIA note. The investigative agency has also mentioned KT Rameez as the lynchpin of the operation and he was pulling the strings for a diabolical terror plot in the country. The development has come hours after a special court in Kochi, Kerala extended NIA custody of Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair till July 24, 2020. Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair were arrested by the NIA from Bengaluru (Karnataka) on July 11. Central agencies have arrested 15 people in connection with the seizure of gold worth nearly Rs 15 crore from a "diplomatic baggage" at the Thiruvananthapuram International airport on July 5, 2020.
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July - 21 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the Kerala Gold Smuggling case makes a mention of Ramees K T, who is the kingpin in the case, oneindia.com reports on July 22. The NIA quotes one of the accused, Sandeep Nair as saying that Ramees insis
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the Kerala Gold Smuggling case makes a mention of Ramees K T, who is the kingpin in the case, oneindia.com reports on July 22. The NIA quotes one of the accused, Sandeep Nair as saying that Ramees insisted on smuggling gold in large quantity and maximum number during the lockdown period as the financial position of the country is weak. Nair also stated that Ramees commands and always moved with a group of persons and have contacts abroad, the NIA said. The agency also said that accused, Swapna and Sandeep conspired together to create monetary instability and destabilise the Indian economy by smuggling large quantity of gold from UAE. They conspired separately and together at various places in Kerala to damage the monetary stability of India by destabilising the economy by smuggling large quantity of gold from abroad and it is suspected that they had used these proceeds of smuggling for financing terrorism by various means.
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July - 21 
US District Court in Los Angeles on July 21, rejected the USD 1.5 million bail application of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who has been declared a fugitive by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case (26
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US District Court in Los Angeles on July 21, rejected the USD 1.5 million bail application of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who has been declared a fugitive by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case (26/11) describing him a flight risk, reports NDTV. US District Court Judge in Los Angeles Jacqueline Chooljian, in her 24-page order dated July 21, denied bail to Rana arguing that he is a flight risk. Describing Rana as a flight risk, the US government opposed his release on bail, arguing that if he were to flee to Canada, he may escape the possibility of a death sentence in India. "Given the stakes, an allowance of bail in any amount would not guarantee Rana's presence in court. Granting bail would invite the possibility of embarrassing the United States in the conduct of its foreign affairs, straining its relationship with India," Assistant US Attorney John J Lulejian had told the court.
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July - 22 
A top leader of CPI-Maoist, identified as, Bhaskar alias Mailarapu Adellu (46), who has been active in Adilabad District of Telangana, is listed as the most wanted Maoist in the State, reports The Times of India on July 23. As per the report, Bhaskar
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A top leader of CPI-Maoist, identified as, Bhaskar alias Mailarapu Adellu (46), who has been active in Adilabad District of Telangana, is listed as the most wanted Maoist in the State, reports The Times of India on July 23. As per the report, Bhaskar, a native of Pochera village, Adilabad is the ‘District committee secretary’ and also a member of the ‘Telangana state committee’ of the CPI-Maoist. He carries a cash reward of INR 2 million on his head and has been actively involved in regrouping the Maoists in the State.
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July - 22 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dasmi Kuhrami (23), carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on her head surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on July 22, reports The
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dasmi Kuhrami (23), carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on her head surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on July 22, reports The Pioneer. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Patilingam said, Kuhrami was active in the Darbha division of CPI-Maoist and was inducted into Chetna Natya Mandli (CNM), a cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist in 2011. In 2017, she was elevated as a member of Katekalyan Area Committee (KAC) of the Maoists. She was involved in at least 13 violent incidents including the attack on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) team in Kirandul that killed six SFs and a civilian in 2012 in Dantewada District, the IGP added.
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July - 22 
Budgam Police, 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 29 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during naka (barricade) checking arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants in Chadoora area in Budgam District in J&K of India on July 22, repor
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Budgam Police, 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 29 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during naka (barricade) checking arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants in Chadoora area in Budgam District in J&K of India on July 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The three arrestees have been identified as Javaid Ahmad Bhat son of Mohammad Ismail, resident of Pulwama, Ajaz Wani son of Rehman Wani, resident of Chitroo Dangerpora and Aqib Ganaie son of Zahoor Ahmad, resident of Khansahib. Police also recovered 40 rounds of AK 47 ammunition, 2 detonators and 3 JeM matrix sheets from their possession. Police said that the group was involved in providing logistic support and shelter to active militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
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July - 22 
Militants shot dead counter-insurgent turned Policeman Abdul Rashid Dar, in Furrah area in Qazigund Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), K
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Militants shot dead counter-insurgent turned Policeman Abdul Rashid Dar, in Furrah area in Qazigund Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said, militants fired at Dar outside his house leaving him critically injured and he later succumbed to the injuries. Dar was posted in Srinagar and had gone to meet someone in his village, when the militants attacked him.
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July - 22 
Pakistan Army continued its Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) violation by resorting to firing and mortar shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A
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Pakistan Army continued its Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) violation by resorting to firing and mortar shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, “At about 1915 hours today, Pak Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along LoC in Kirni and Qasba sectors of Poonch district.” Indian Army retaliated befittingly, he added.
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July - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a terror hideout and recovered a Pika gun among other arms and ammunition in Rajouri District in J&K of India on July 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The hideout was unearthed during a major anti-militancy operation launc
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Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a terror hideout and recovered a Pika gun among other arms and ammunition in Rajouri District in J&K of India on July 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The hideout was unearthed during a major anti-militancy operation launched by Rajouri Police and the Army’s Thanamandi-based 38 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Manyal area, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Chandan Kohli said. A Pika rifle, a Chinese pistol, a local pistol, an AK magazine, 2 pistol magazines, 168 Pika rounds, 47 AK rounds, 4 pistol rounds, 2 UBGL grenades and 8 ammunition belts have been recovered from the hideout.
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July - 22 
The banned US-based pro-Khalistan outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has been trying to establish a base in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for its secessionist agenda, reports IANS on July 23. Intelligence inputs have suggested that the outfit recently gave a
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The banned US-based pro-Khalistan outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has been trying to establish a base in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for its secessionist agenda, reports IANS on July 23. Intelligence inputs have suggested that the outfit recently gave a call for Sikhs residing in the valley to support its online ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign, which seeks secession of Punjab from India. As per the report, after it’s failed attempts at getting support for ‘Referendum 2020’ voter registration in Punjab and Delhi, the SFJ’s next target is J&K, where it plans to launch voter registration for the illegal campaign on July 26. Also, dubbing Sikhs in Kashmir as “freedom fighters and Sikh soldiers”, SFJ has given a call to the Kashmiris in the valley to support the July 26 opening of voter registration in J&K. The attempt is to get the support of the estimated three lakh Sikh population residing across J&K.
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July - 22 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on July 22, filed a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in Kerala gold smuggling case, reports Times Now. Sources in the ED said a case was registered after taking cognisance of the case which is being
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on July 22, filed a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in Kerala gold smuggling case, reports Times Now. Sources in the ED said a case was registered after taking cognisance of the case which is being probed by NIA under the anti-terror case. ED suspects that seizure of 30 kilograms of gold at Thiruvanthapuram airport on July 5 was not an isolated incident but over a period of 12 to 18 months, approximately 250 kilograms of gold was clandestinely brought into Kerala by a transnational crime syndicate.
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July - 22 
The Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, on July 22, remanded a senior cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sunil Manjhi (37), for four days of custodial interrogation f
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The Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, on July 22, remanded a senior cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sunil Manjhi (37), for four days of custodial interrogation for his alleged involvement in a case pertaining to the seizure of INR 600,000 and incriminating material from a Maoist cadre, Manoj Kumar in January 2018, reports Zee News. According to NIA, Manjhi, a resident of Giridh District in Jharkhand, was a member of the Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC) of CPI-Maoist. He was reportedly active in Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] activities in Parasnath area of the District and was instrumental in the collection of huge amounts of levy from contractors engaged in developmental projects being undertaken in that area. The State Police had filed a charge-sheet in the case on July 17 in 2018. Subsequently, NIA re-registered the case and took over the investigation on July 22, 2018.
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July - 22 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bajrang Vetti, a ‘militia commander’ and Tido Mandavi, a ‘militia member’ were killed by their party members after they refused to destroy a road built in Potali village under Ara
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bajrang Vetti, a ‘militia commander’ and Tido Mandavi, a ‘militia member’ were killed by their party members after they refused to destroy a road built in Potali village under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 22, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists also assaulted three villagers for trying to save the two cadres. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said, the Maoists are angry over the construction of a road from Aranpur to Potali, considered a Maoist hub, following which two Maoist commanders called a meeting of villagers and asked Vetti and Mandavi, who were from Potali, to destroy the road. Upon refusing the dictate, the Maoists assaulted the two and slit their throats, and also beat up three villagers when they tried to intervene.
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July - 23 
On July 23, two former militants of Dhiren Boro-led National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) were arrested in connection with a kidnapping case from Tipkai outpost area under Bogribari Police Station of Kokrajhar District in Assam,
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On July 23, two former militants of Dhiren Boro-led National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) were arrested in connection with a kidnapping case from Tipkai outpost area under Bogribari Police Station of Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Following an input about an attempt by unknown miscreants to kidnap a person, Police intercepted two suspects. On interrogation, the arrested duo was identified as Mahanta Narzary and Rijoy Swargiary. One factory-made 7.65 mm pistol along with one magazine and one live bullet was recovered from the arrestees.
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July - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Rampur sector in Uri in Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Army official said that, input was received regarding
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Rampur sector in Uri in Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Army official said that, input was received regarding likely weapon drop along the Line of Control (LoC) ahead counter infiltration fence. He said that a search operation was launched along the LoC in Hathlanga in Rampur sector Baramulla District during which arms and ammunition were recovered. They include one AK 47 with magazines, five Chinese pistols with magazines, 24 grenades and other warlike stores.
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July - 23 
In a statement sent to the media agency Hindustan Times on July 23, the Government of Canada disclosed that it will not recognise the results of the Punjab ‘Referendum 2020’ being organised by the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Respondi
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In a statement sent to the media agency Hindustan Times on July 23, the Government of Canada disclosed that it will not recognise the results of the Punjab ‘Referendum 2020’ being organised by the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Responding to queries from Hindustan Times about Canadian Government’s stand on the referendum scheduled for November this year, aimed at carving out a separate state of Punjab from India, a spokesperson of the country’s Foreign Ministry, stated in an email response: “Canada respects the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India, and the Government of Canada will not recognize the referendum.” The spokesperson also said that the bilateral relationship between Canada and India “is a priority for the Government of Canada.”
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July - 23 
Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman in a statement said that Pak
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Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman in a statement said that Pakistani troops fired mortars and other weapons. He further said that Army gave befitting reply to Pakistani shelling.
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July - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gave a call to the public to observe martyr’s week from July 28 to August 3 in Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB), reports The Times of India on July 24. As per the report, the East Division Committee secretar
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gave a call to the public to observe martyr’s week from July 28 to August 3 in Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB), reports The Times of India on July 24. As per the report, the East Division Committee secretary of CPI-Maoist, Aruna in a press release requested the people to celebrate Charu Mazumdar’s birthday and pay grand tributes to all martyrs who laid their lives in the people’s movement. According to the Maoist leader, 16 Maoists were killed in AOB in the last one year from July 2019 to till the date. Six Maoists – Sweta, Somla, Mangu, Dhannu, Sujatha and Santi and a school student was killed at Tiria on July 27 of last year and Commandar Rakesh was killed at Dabaguda on August 28. Aruna also said that five Maoists – Ramesh, Vimala, Budri, Bhumal and Vijay were killed at Kondajartha incident on September 27 and Security Forces (SFs) arrested a village committee leader, Chinna Rao of Ranginiguda in Pedabayalu when he was at a weekly market and killed him on September 13. Two more Maoists, Nagesh and Admal of Malkangiri-Koraput-Visakha Border (MKVB) division were killed in 2020. The leader also added that the East Division would continue to fight for the people’s rights and support the people’s movements.
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July - 23 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Sirla reserve forest area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 23, reports Hindustan Times. According t
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Sirla reserve forest area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 23, reports Hindustan Times. According to the Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay, a team of SFs comprising Special Operations Group (SOG) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) were patrolling in the said forest area of the District when they came under fire from the Maoists. “The Police Forces fired in self-defense. After the exchange of fire ended, the SOG and DVF spotted two bodies - a male and a female. Both were in Maoist uniforms. We also recovered one INSAS rifle, one carbine, and two country-made firearms,” the DGP said adding that the identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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July - 23 
Two live grenades and 40 live rounds of ammunition were recovered during a search operation from Garobasti area of Udalguri District in Assam, reports The Sentinel on July 24. The recovered grenades and ammunition were handed over to Udalguri Police
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Two live grenades and 40 live rounds of ammunition were recovered during a search operation from Garobasti area of Udalguri District in Assam, reports The Sentinel on July 24. The recovered grenades and ammunition were handed over to Udalguri Police Station.
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July - 24 
‘Area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sunita alias Kaushalya alias Rama, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Gumra village under Khukra Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on Jul
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‘Area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sunita alias Kaushalya alias Rama, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Gumra village under Khukra Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on July 24, reports The Pioneer. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Renu, Sunita is an ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist and wife of Maoist leader Santosh Mahato alias Sanjay Mahato alias Basudev. She is involved in nine cases registered in Bokaro and four in Giridih Districts and carries of cash reward of INR 200,000 on her head. She has been involved in Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] activities since 2000 and was a key member of Naveen Manjhi Squad of CPI-Maoist.
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July - 24 
A day ahead of launching of voter registration in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for its online 'Referendum 2020' campaign, beginning from July 26, the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has activated a direct hotline from United States to w
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A day ahead of launching of voter registration in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for its online 'Referendum 2020' campaign, beginning from July 26, the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has activated a direct hotline from United States to woo people in the Valley infected with COVID-19, reports IANS on July 25. As per report, SFJ has offered financial support of INR 2,000 to every novel coronavirus infected person in the Valley irrespective of their religion for four days between July 25 and July 28. In its message to people of J&K, who are affected by the coronavirus, the SFJ has asked them to contact the group at its COVID-19 Hotline via WhatsApp on +19175796400 or email at
[email protected]
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July - 24 
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat arrested three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman in separate incidents from Tapi and Dahod Districts on July 24, reports Indian Express. The in-charge Senior Supe
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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat arrested three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman in separate incidents from Tapi and Dahod Districts on July 24, reports Indian Express. The in-charge Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), ATS, Deepan Bhadran said the trio have been identified as Samu Oraya, his brother Birsa Oraya and the woman cadre Badiya alias Babita Katachap. While Katachap was arrested from near Mahisagar in Dahod District, Samu Oraiyya and Birsa Oraiyya were arrested from Vyara town in Tapi District. They were part of the Pathalgadi movement in 2016 in Jharkhand which started primarily in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belt of Khunti and its surrounding Districts in Jharkhand, where the tribal population had erected huge stone plaques outside their respective villages which announced a restriction on entry of any 'outsiders' in their villages. “We have also collected literature related to CPI-Maoist. The mobile phones and laptop of the accused have also been seized for further probe. The accused Birsa and Samu were involved in collecting money to spread the ideology of Pathalgadi movement in Tapi. The accused were using the method of Pathalgadi movement to create violence against the elected government among the tribal people,” read the statement released by the Gujarat ATS.
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July - 25 
A UN report stated that 180-200 Islamic State (IS) terrorists are hiding in Kerala and Karnataka, dnaindia.com reports on July 26. The information was accessed from the report filed by Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIS
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A UN report stated that 180-200 Islamic State (IS) terrorists are hiding in Kerala and Karnataka, dnaindia.com reports on July 26. The information was accessed from the report filed by Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIS, al Qaeda and associated individuals and entities. It further added that the al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has between 150 and 200 militants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar in the Indian subcontinent, and is planning to conduct attacks in the region. The report states that AQIS is under the Taliban umbrella from Nimruz, Helmand and Kandahar provinces of Afghanistan. It further stated that the current leader of the terror group is Osama Mahmood, who succeeded the late Asim Umar. The group is planning an attack to avenge the death of its former leader. "The group reportedly has between 150 and 200 members from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Pakistan. The current leader of AQIS is Osama Mahmood, who succeeded the late Asim Umar. AQIS is reportedly planning retaliation operations in the region to avenge the death of its former leader," the report stated.
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July - 25 
Ahead of ‘martyrs week’, to be observed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from July 28 to August 3, anti-Maoist posters have surfaced in Chintapalli and Paderu areas of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu on
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Ahead of ‘martyrs week’, to be observed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from July 28 to August 3, anti-Maoist posters have surfaced in Chintapalli and Paderu areas of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu on July 26. As per the report, posters printed by ‘Alluri Adivasi Abhirudhi Sangam (AAAS)’ were seen pasted across Chintapalli and Paderu. Through the posters, the tribal people demanded to know how the Maoists had helped the Girijans in Visakha Agency. They also questioned the Maoists for killing innocent tribal people under the garb of branding them as ‘Police informers.’ Further, it blamed the Maoists for blasting cell towers and destroying equipment meant for laying roads and halting development work in the Agency areas. Meanwhile, security has been increased in the District, especially in the sensitive areas. Adequate forces comprising personnel from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP), and Greyhounds have been deployed and combing operation and surveillance is on, said the security officials.
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July - 25 
Ahead of the ‘Martyrs’ Week’ from July 28, Maoists reportedly dug up a road between Tamilawada and Chintagupa to disrupt traffic in the Agency area in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The New Indian Express on July 26. Tense situatio
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Ahead of the ‘Martyrs’ Week’ from July 28, Maoists reportedly dug up a road between Tamilawada and Chintagupa to disrupt traffic in the Agency area in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The New Indian Express on July 26. Tense situation prevailed in the Agency area following the latest incidents of exchange of fire between Police and Maoists at Mukudupalli forest area in Odisha and at Ginnelakota in Pedabayalu Mandal in AOB area.
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July - 25 
An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Ranbirgarh on the outskirts of Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, SFs have killed two unidentified mil
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An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Ranbirgarh on the outskirts of Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, SFs have killed two unidentified militants during the gun battle and their identities and group affiliations are yet to be ascertained.
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July - 25 
Arms and ammunition were recovered during a search operation in Gulmarg sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence spokesman, Colonel Ra
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Arms and ammunition were recovered during a search operation in Gulmarg sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that a search operation was launched this morning based on input regarding presence of weapon cache in forest area of Marpathri in upper reaches of Gulmarg in district Baramulla. “One Dragnov Sniper rifle with magazines, 194 AK-47 rounds, 10 rifle grenades & two IED circuits were recovered.”
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July - 25 
Maoists set ablaze a tractor at Paidigudem village in Dummugudem Mandal, and dug a portion of a road at a remote tribal habitation at Tippapuram in Bhadrachalam Agency in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana, to mark the one-day bandh (gene
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Maoists set ablaze a tractor at Paidigudem village in Dummugudem Mandal, and dug a portion of a road at a remote tribal habitation at Tippapuram in Bhadrachalam Agency in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana, to mark the one-day bandh (general shut down call) observed by the CPI-Maoist State committee on July 25, reports Telangana Today. The bandh was called by the newly reconstituted CPI-Maoist State committee to press its demands, mainly the release of ailing veteran poet Varavara Rao from Maharashtra’s Taloja jail, withdrawal of the Greyhounds special Police Forces from the Agency areas of the State.
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July - 25 
Pakistan troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to mortar shelling and firing at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsi
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Pakistan troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to mortar shelling and firing at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The officials said the Indian Army retaliated befittingly.
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July - 25 
Police busted a militant hide in the forest area in Chinphadi Machama Tral in Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on specific information regarding militants of
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Police busted a militant hide in the forest area in Chinphadi Machama Tral in Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on specific information regarding militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in forest area of Chinphadi Machama Tral, Police with 42 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and 130 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a search operation early today. “One sloping hideout of the JeM militants roughly 8ft x 8ft with height of approximately 5ft was busted and subsequently destroyed”, the Police said. “The incriminating material of Jaish-e-Mohammad was recovered from the destroyed hideout. The incriminating material has been taken into police custody for investigation purpose”, Police added.
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July - 25 
The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh has welcomed Canada’s decision not to recognise the results of the ‘Referendum 2020’ being organised by pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and said that he hopes other countries would
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The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh has welcomed Canada’s decision not to recognise the results of the ‘Referendum 2020’ being organised by pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and said that he hopes other countries would also follow Canada’s example and reject the secessionist agenda of SFJ, reports The Tribune on July 26. The CM was reacting to a media report quoting a spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of Canada, who said “Canada respects the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India, and the Government of Canada will not recognise the referendum.” The CM also said that the stand taken by the Justin Trudeau government on the issue was exemplary and other nations and governments should also come out openly against the SFJ.
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July - 25 
The Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizers in separate operation in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 25, reports Telangana Today. Manugur, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), P Shabar
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The Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizers in separate operation in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 25, reports Telangana Today. Manugur, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), P Shabarish, informed that a team of Police officials and personnel while inspecting vehicles at Bugga cross roads spotted a person moving suspiciously. He was taken into custody and questioned. During questioning he revealed his identity as Paddam Somaiah, resident of Budugula village in Manugur Mandal (administrative sub-division), and confessed to the Police that he was a sympathiser of the CPI-Maoist. He was serving as local Maoist party member and used to provide the Maoists shelter and essential commodities. Police recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] wall posters from the possession of Somaiah. Similarly, another Maoist sympathiser identified as Chimala Ravi alias Bhima of Pittatogu in Pinapaka Mandal was arrested from Edulla Bayyaram Police Station limits in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District.
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July - 25 
Two editions of the 'Voice of Hind' magazine, an English-language magazine distributed online by Islamic State (IS), which were issued during the lockdown in India, encouraged violence to “kill Kuffars”, India Today reports on July 26. The Magazine s
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Two editions of the 'Voice of Hind' magazine, an English-language magazine distributed online by Islamic State (IS), which were issued during the lockdown in India, encouraged violence to “kill Kuffars”, India Today reports on July 26. The Magazine shows the terror group's appeal to Muslims to spread the virus among non-believers by becoming Covid carriers themselves. The magazine was issued through Telegram channels amid Lockdown to brainwash Muslims. Their magazine also appreciated Maulana Saad, the Tablighi Jamaat Chief accused in the Nizamuddin Markaz case for being a super-spreader.
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July - 26 
Militants attacked a Security Force (SF) naka (check point) party at Shugloo in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said unidentified militants attacked a joint checkpoint of Cen
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Militants attacked a Security Force (SF) naka (check point) party at Shugloo in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said unidentified militants attacked a joint checkpoint of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and J&K Police at Shugloo in Shopian, however, no one was injured in the attack.
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July - 26 
The US-based banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has been using pre-recorded audio calls to instigate soldiers of the Sikh community in the Indian Army, asking them to desert the force, reports IANS on July 27. As per the report, the
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The US-based banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has been using pre-recorded audio calls to instigate soldiers of the Sikh community in the Indian Army, asking them to desert the force, reports IANS on July 27. As per the report, the pre-recorded calls are “motivating Indian Sikh soldiers not to get martyred for India”, and inciting them by saying that India has a history of “not supporting Sikh people that is why they should leave Indian Army.” Further, as per the audio message, Sikh soldiers are being asked to join SFJ’s campaign 'Referendum 2020' wherein on joining they will get INR 5,000 more than their present salary in the Indian Army. The sources in the intelligence agencies have found that the calls are pre-recorded with the forwarded number being+1 (617) 390-7018, likely to be belonging to Massachusetts, North America.
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July - 26 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was allegedly killed in an encounter with the Police in the border areas of G. Madugula Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh early on July 26 (today), re
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was allegedly killed in an encounter with the Police in the border areas of G. Madugula Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh early on July 26 (today), reports The Hindu. The details of the slain Maoist are yet to be ascertained by the Police. Tension gripped the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) area as the incident occurred days ahead of Maoist ‘Martyrs Week’, scheduled to begin on July 28.
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July - 26 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 40 kilograms, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was recovered by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) on the Basaguda-Tarrem road between Sarkeguda and Pegdapalli villages i
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 40 kilograms, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was recovered by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) on the Basaguda-Tarrem road between Sarkeguda and Pegdapalli villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 26, reports The Pioneer. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said, the explosive, packed in a big plastic container, was recovered by personnel belonging to 168th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 204th Battalion of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action - an elite unit of CRPF) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF). Meanwhile, security has been stepped up in the State, particularly in the seven Districts of Bastar division - Dantewada, Bijapur, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Sukma, and Kanker - in view of the ‘martyrs' week’ to be observed by the Maoists from July 28 to August 3.
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July - 26 
Pakistani troops violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by shelling forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, “At about 1515 ho
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Pakistani troops violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by shelling forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, “At about 1515 hours today, Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the LoC in the Balakote sector of Poonch district.” The Indian Army retaliated befittingly; the spokesman added.
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July - 26 August - 1
Punjab Police arrested a Constable of the Border Security Force (BSF), identified as, Rajendra Prashad and two local smugglers, Surmail Singh and Gurjant Singh, for cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons, reports Hindustan Times on August 2. Acc
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Punjab Police arrested a Constable of the Border Security Force (BSF), identified as, Rajendra Prashad and two local smugglers, Surmail Singh and Gurjant Singh, for cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons, reports Hindustan Times on August 2. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta, acting on a tip-off, a Jalandhar Rural Police team, on July 26, arrested Surmail Singh and Gurjant Singh, who were travelling in a car from Delhi. The Police had recovered 25 gm of heroin from them. On questioning, the duo led to the recovery of a .30 Bore Pistol (Made in China) with 5 live rounds and INR 2.45 million as well as 35 gm of heroin. During further questioning, the duo also revealed that they were working with a cross-border smuggler, Satnam Singh alias Satta, a resident of Taran Tarn District who was closely linked with Pakistan-based smugglers for smuggling of drugs and weapons from Pakistan. They also disclosed that BSF Constable, Rajendra Prashad, posted at a border outpost at Chhina village in Tarn Taran District was a part of the smuggling racket, following which he was arrested. The DGP said out of INR 2.45 million, INR 1.5 million was recovered from the residence of Satnam Singh, INR 500,000 from the BSF constable and INR 450,000 lakh from Gurjant Singh.
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July - 26 
SFs busted a militant hideout and seized arms and ammunition from an orchard in Dachoo area in Shopian District of J&K in India on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, two UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) grenades, three grenades, an AK
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SFs busted a militant hideout and seized arms and ammunition from an orchard in Dachoo area in Shopian District of J&K in India on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, two UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) grenades, three grenades, an AK-47 magazine, 20 AK rounds, an ICOM radio set and other incriminating materials have been seized from the hideout.
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July - 26 
The Karnataka government on July 26, directed the Director General of Police (DGP), Praveen Sood to submit a detailed report on the internal security following the United Nations' (UN) observation that Islamic State (IS) is active in the state, outlo
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The Karnataka government on July 26, directed the Director General of Police (DGP), Praveen Sood to submit a detailed report on the internal security following the United Nations' (UN) observation that Islamic State (IS) is active in the state, outlookindia.com reports on July 26. The UN report warned that there were ''significant numbers'' of ISIS operatives in Karnataka and Kerala. Reacting to the UN report, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the state government has taken a serious note of the report on the activities of IS in the state. The state government is in touch with the Centre and the neighbouring states to keep a close watch on the activities of suspicious people and their supporters. "In this context, it has been decided to strengthen the internal security of the state. The state is also keeping a strict vigil on all those entering Bengaluru from other states, the Minister said.
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July - 26 
Three people were arrested after 10 kilograms brown sugar and arms and ammunition were found in their possession at Sadhana Pass in Tanghdar area in Kupwara District of J&K inIndia on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries include an AK-47
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Three people were arrested after 10 kilograms brown sugar and arms and ammunition were found in their possession at Sadhana Pass in Tanghdar area in Kupwara District of J&K inIndia on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries include an AK-47 rifle, four AK magazines, 76 rounds of AK ammunition, two pistols, 90 pistol rounds and 20 grenades. A Police official said, “During checking at Sadhana Pass top in Kupwara (district of north Kashmir), security forces recovered some drugs and arms and ammunition from two vehicles.” The trio was arrested and the vehicles were seized, he said. The arrestees have been identified as Ameer Amin Sheikh son of Mohammad Amin Sheikh of Hajinar Tanghdar, Bashir Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh of Bhatpora Tanghdar and Faizan Bashir Sheikh son of Bashir Ahmad Sheikh of Bhatpora Tanghdar.
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July - 27 
In retaliatory action by Indian troops, a Pakistani soldier was killed and eight others suffered injuries across the border along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Pa
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In retaliatory action by Indian troops, a Pakistani soldier was killed and eight others suffered injuries across the border along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan troops had violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the LoC in Mendhar and Mankote areas in Poonch District. Times of India adds that the Pakistani soldier was killed in Bhimber locality of Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK).
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July - 27 
Maoists have resorted to using audio clips to spread their propaganda in the Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India on July 28. According to Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Patilingam, the matter came to light after
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Maoists have resorted to using audio clips to spread their propaganda in the Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India on July 28. According to Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Patilingam, the matter came to light after the Police recovered a mini sound speaker with a memory card, playing Maoist speeches and songs in local dialect, from Pakhanjore-Kapsi road in Kanker District on July 27. “This is for the first time that an electronic device playing Maoists messages has been recovered from the region. Traditionally, Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] use posters, banners and pamphlets to spread their propaganda,” the IGP added.
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July - 27 
Members of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Amritsar along with other Sikh organisations, on July 27, staged a protest march against the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for interfering in the State over the ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign of Sikhs For J
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Members of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Amritsar along with other Sikh organisations, on July 27, staged a protest march against the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for interfering in the State over the ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), reports The Tribune. They were protesting against the incident of suicide committed by a youth at Amb Sahib Gurdwara in Sangrur District on July 13, after he was summoned by the NIA.
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July - 27 
On July 27, National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) terminated two of its militants from active services for their involvement in a robbery case in Kohima, reports The Northeast Today. In a statement issued, NSCN-IM stated that
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On July 27, National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) terminated two of its militants from active services for their involvement in a robbery case in Kohima, reports The Northeast Today. In a statement issued, NSCN-IM stated that the active services of Henito Swu, Razou Peyu of Sumi Region and Qhevishe Sheqi, Leacy of Sumi Region have been terminated for violation of the ‘national principle’ and ‘Ahza’ due to their involvement in the robbery case. Earlier, on July 22, four unknown armed miscreants committed a robbery at the Delhivery Pvt. Ltd., an online logistic delivery service near High School junction in Kohima of Kohima District in Nagaland. Five persons - Henito Swu, Qhevishe Sheqi, Chekiye Achumi, Daniel Swu and Vishika Swu were arrested on July 26, in this connection. Stolen money amounting to INR 16, 61,700, four new RedMi 8A Dual mobile phones, two small arms (pistol), one magazine, four live rounds, six Extortion slip/work permit of NSCN-IM along with several incriminating items were recovered from the arrested.
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July - 27 
Police on July 27, said that as many as 48 Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have either surrendered or have been arrested in combing operations or killed in encounters across the Kolhan Division comprising East Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan and W
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Police on July 27, said that as many as 48 Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have either surrendered or have been arrested in combing operations or killed in encounters across the Kolhan Division comprising East Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan and West Singhbhum Districts of Jharkhand in the last seven months and most of the rebels belong to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. As per the Police, a major chunk of the 48 Maoists hail from West Singhbhum District, which recorded 32 arrests and six casualties between January and July 25. West Singhbhum, Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahata, said, “in the wake of the increased search and combing operations in the District, 32 extremists belonging to the CPI-Maoist and its splinter group People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) have been arrested.” He added, “this year, 12 encounters have taken place in the District so far, in which six — including three women activists of CPI-Maoist — were found dead.”
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July - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at a Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) camp and killed a CAF trooper, identified as Constable Jitendra Bakde, in Kademeta village under Chhote Dongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at a Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) camp and killed a CAF trooper, identified as Constable Jitendra Bakde, in Kademeta village under Chhote Dongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on July 27, reports The Pioneer. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Patilingam said, “A couple of Maoists fired two rounds at the security personnel guarding the camp and escaped into the dense forest. Prima facie, it appears that a small action team of Maoists was involved in the incident. A search operation is launched to trace them.”
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July - 27 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a landmine weighing 10 kilograms planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Mouza Regdi area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 27, reports Outlook. As per the official statement,
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a landmine weighing 10 kilograms planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Mouza Regdi area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 27, reports Outlook. As per the official statement, the landmine was recovered during a road opening exercise, and was safely defused later buy a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS).
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July - 27 
Three militants belonging to Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and one militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested near Kasong village of Kamjong District in Manipur on July 27, reports East Mojo. The arrested militants
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Three militants belonging to Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and one militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested near Kasong village of Kamjong District in Manipur on July 27, reports East Mojo. The arrested militants were handed over to Kasom Khullen Police Station in Kamjong District for further investigation.
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July - 27 
Troopers of 116 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered around 1.5 kilograms of heroin, worth INR 75 million in the international market, from the Ferozepur sector along International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on July
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Troopers of 116 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered around 1.5 kilograms of heroin, worth INR 75 million in the international market, from the Ferozepur sector along International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on July 27, reports The Tribune. A BSF official said, the smugglers were trying to push the consignment across the Indian territory, but their attempt was thwarted by the BSF troops.
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July - 28 
A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from a forest of Deosani village along river Pagla in Mazbat area in Udalguri District of Assam on July 28, reports Northeast Now. Three AK-56 rifles, three empty magazines and 20 rounds of live ammuniti
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A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from a forest of Deosani village along river Pagla in Mazbat area in Udalguri District of Assam on July 28, reports Northeast Now. Three AK-56 rifles, three empty magazines and 20 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the ground of the dense jungle.
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July - 28 
An illegal arms manufacturing unit was neutralised in Longkhum village of Mokokchung District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles on July 29. Two Muzzle Loaded Rifles, one Air Gun and huge quantity of materials used for making of arms were recovered.
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An illegal arms manufacturing unit was neutralised in Longkhum village of Mokokchung District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles on July 29. Two Muzzle Loaded Rifles, one Air Gun and huge quantity of materials used for making of arms were recovered.
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July - 28 
Pakistani troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked firing towards Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil and Gugaldara sectors in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 28, repo
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Pakistani troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to unprovoked firing towards Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil and Gugaldara sectors in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 28, reports Daily Excelsior. There have been no reports of any casualties in the CFA violation. A befitting response was given to the Pakistani aggression, an Army official said.
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July - 28 
Intelligence agencies have warned of a possible terror attack at the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5, as Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has prepared a complete plan for a terrorist attack, India Today repor
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Intelligence agencies have warned of a possible terror attack at the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5, as Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has prepared a complete plan for a terrorist attack, India Today reports on July 29. The agencies have also reported of an imminent threat on the Independence Day programme on August 15. Intelligence agencies also say the attack can coincide with the anniversary of the Centre's scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution, which is also on August 5. Security arrangements have been tightened at Ayodhya, Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi. Intelligence agencies have reported that the ISI has pushed terrorists from Lashkar-e Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e Mohammad (JeM) into India with this aim. These terrorists were sent to India in groups, each of the containing three to five terrorists, sources said. All these terrorists have received training in Afghanistan. Each group has been ordered to launch attack separately, so it can late be described as an internal matter of India.
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July - 28 
On July 28, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Changlang town in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The militant identified as Noksom Tangha, a ‘self-styled revenue
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On July 28, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Changlang town in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The militant identified as Noksom Tangha, a ‘self-styled revenue in-charge’ was actively involved in an extortion racket of NSCN-R. A motorcycle and a mobile phone were recovered from the arrestee.
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July - 28 
One militant was killed when a group of four to five militants from Pakistan tried to sneak into Indian side of the fence in the Kalal area Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshehra sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 28,
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One militant was killed when a group of four to five militants from Pakistan tried to sneak into Indian side of the fence in the Kalal area Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshehra sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, a movement of a group of militants was seen in Samhani Bagsar in Nowshera sector (on the Pakistani side) and it was intercepted before they could have managed to cross the LoC and were engaged. “Amid engagement of militants, an explosion took place in the area after one of the infiltrators stepped over a land mine or an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and died on the spot,” sources added and said that the body of the killed militant has not been recovered as it was taken away by the militants who returned back to Pakistan.
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July - 28 
Pakistan Army yet again violated the CFA along the LoC in Degwar and Qasba sectors in Poonch District of J&K in India early on July 28 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesperson said that at about 1000 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked
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Pakistan Army yet again violated the CFA along the LoC in Degwar and Qasba sectors in Poonch District of J&K in India early on July 28 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesperson said that at about 1000 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with Small Arms and shelling with Mortars along LoC in Degwar and Qasba sectors in Poonch. “Indian Army is retaliating befittingly,” he added.
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July - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 28, arrested Delhi University Professor, Hany Babu Musaliyarveettil Tharayil in connection with the Elgar Parishad case, in which 11 other activists and intellectuals are accused of conspiring with Comm
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 28, arrested Delhi University Professor, Hany Babu Musaliyarveettil Tharayil in connection with the Elgar Parishad case, in which 11 other activists and intellectuals are accused of conspiring with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to foment violence in Bhima Koregaon village in Pune District of Maharashtra in 2018, reports Hindustan Times. According to an NIA official, the Professor was suspected to have close links with Maoist leaders and co-conspirators in the case, including activist Gautam Navlakha, scholar Anand Teltumbde and poet-activist Varavara Rao and that the agency had irrefutable evidence in the matter. The NIA spokesperson said the investigation revealed that senior leaders of CPI-Maoist were in contact with the organisers of Elgar Parishad, an event held in Pune on December 31, 2017, and attended by hundreds of activists -- and Babu to “spread the ideology of Maoism” and encourage “unlawful activities”.
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July - 28 
The US-based banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has planned to hold voter registration camps for its secessionist agenda ‘Referendum 2020’ on August 15, 2020, in front of Indian embassies in seven countries, including the US and the U
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The US-based banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has planned to hold voter registration camps for its secessionist agenda ‘Referendum 2020’ on August 15, 2020, in front of Indian embassies in seven countries, including the US and the UK, reports IANS on July 29. As per the report, SFJ is learnt to have plans for similar camps in Canada, Italy, Germany, France, Australia, and New Zealand when Indian embassies there will be celebrating India’s Independence Day on August 15. Following this, the Indian security agencies have warned embassies in these countries to be on alert.
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July - 28 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madkam Joga (23), Madvi Mukka (28) and Madvi Deva (32), were arrested from a forest near Kolaiguda village under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh o
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madkam Joga (23), Madvi Mukka (28) and Madvi Deva (32), were arrested from a forest near Kolaiguda village under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 28, reports Outlook. A Police official said, a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) was involved in arresting the trio, all of whom were lower rung Maoists. They were allegedly involved in a Maoist attack on a Police team near Bodhrajpadar village in the Sukma District in October 2018, the official added.
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July - 29 
Several Taliban terrorists have been trained by Pakistan Army's Special Service Group in Jalalabad, Afghanistan planning to carry out attacks in parts of the country on the anniversary of abrogation of Article 370, according to intelligence agencies
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Several Taliban terrorists have been trained by Pakistan Army's Special Service Group in Jalalabad, Afghanistan planning to carry out attacks in parts of the country on the anniversary of abrogation of Article 370, according to intelligence agencies, Times Now reports on July 30. Pakistan Army would help as many as 20-25 terrorists to infiltrate through International border/Line of Control (along J&K) and five to six such cadres through India-Nepal border. The agencies concerned and Police have been asked to keep strict vigil and coordinate as per the standard operating procedures, the officials said.
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July - 29 
The intelligence officials in Telangana have revealed that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in an effort to revive their presence, have been extorting money from the tribal areas of the State, reports The Times of India on Ju
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The intelligence officials in Telangana have revealed that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in an effort to revive their presence, have been extorting money from the tribal areas of the State, reports The Times of India on July 30. As per the report, the villagers in Maoist affected Bhadradri Kothagudem District have been given targets that they need to meet whenever the Maoists come for a collection. The Maoists have been entering Telangana from the bordering Chhattisgarh and are trying to revive the culture of extortion. Sources in the intelligence department said, “the locals in tribal areas are made to pay INR 10 for every member of the family. If there are, say, five persons in a family, people have to shell out INR 50 in addition to a kilogram of rice. An autorickshaw owner is made to pay INR 1,000. A kirana (grocery) store owner INR 1,000 and any farmer who owns a tractor has to pay INR 5,000.”
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July - 29 
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper, identified as Laxman Bedja was injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Aautpalli village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur Dist
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper, identified as Laxman Bedja was injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Aautpalli village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 29, reports The Pioneer. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap, said, when a team of Security Forces (SFs) was out on an anti-Maoist operation in the said area in the village, a gunfight broke out between the two sides in which “DRG jawan (trooper) Laxman Bedja sustained bullet injuries on his leg in the incident.” Following the incident, Maoists escaped into the dense forest. Later, SFs neutralised a Maoist camp, the SP said, adding that a search operation was underway.
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July - 29 
On July 29, three Assam Rifles personnel were killed and five others injured in militant ambush at Khongtal village of Chandel District of Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. A column of 4 Assam Rifles were on area domination when the militants attacked
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On July 29, three Assam Rifles personnel were killed and five others injured in militant ambush at Khongtal village of Chandel District of Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. A column of 4 Assam Rifles were on area domination when the militants attacked them by initially detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and subsequently firing at the column with sophisticated arms. The three personnel who were killed on the spot were identified as Havildar Pranay Kalita, Rifleman Ratan Salam and Rifleman Methna Konyak. In a joint statement, a joint team of Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF), Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) claimed responsibility for the attack. This attack was the second attack on 4 Assam Rifles based in Khongtal village.
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July - 29 
One Army porter was killed as Pakistani troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spo
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One Army porter was killed as Pakistani troops violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kaila said that Pakistan initiated an unprovoked CFA violation along the LoC in Uri Sector by firing mortars and other weapons. “One Army porter, who was injured in CFV later succumbed to injuries”, he said. The slain porter was identified him as Mohammed Altaf Jeendar (25), son of Mohammed Sulaiman Jeendar of Gohallan Uri, a porter with 11 Mahar Regiment of Army.
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July - 29 
Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 29, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police Spokesman identified them as Abrar Gulzar resident of Bagh Bandipora, Mohammad Waqar resident of
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Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 29, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police Spokesman identified them as Abrar Gulzar resident of Bagh Bandipora, Mohammad Waqar resident of Chittay Banday and Muneer Ahmad Sheikh resident of Quil Muqam Bandipora. As per the Police records, they were involved in various subversive activities besides providing logistic support and assistance to the militants operating in Bandipora District. “Incriminating material has been recovered from their possession”, Police said.
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July - 29 
The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), S. M. Khopade on July 29, said that the supply chain of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including that of ration and other provisions, has effectively been broken following continuou
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The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), S. M. Khopade on July 29, said that the supply chain of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including that of ration and other provisions, has effectively been broken following continuous vigil and surveillance in Bihar, reports The Times of India. The ADGP also said that the guards will not be lowered and Maoists will remain under pressure.
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July - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 29, arrested three persons identified as, Laxman Jaiswal alias Laxman Sao (46), Ramesh Kumar Kashyap alias Ramesh Hemla (35) and Kumari Linge Tati (25), from Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, in conne
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on July 29, arrested three persons identified as, Laxman Jaiswal alias Laxman Sao (46), Ramesh Kumar Kashyap alias Ramesh Hemla (35) and Kumari Linge Tati (25), from Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, in connection with the killing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Bhima Mandavi on April 9, 2019, in an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports Hindustan Times. The NIA Spokesperson Sonia Narang said the arrested persons were allegedly providing logistical support to the Maoists for carrying out the attack in which Mandavi and four of his security personnel were killed. The attack was earlier investigated by Chhattisgarh Police. The NIA took over the case in May, 2019 after which it arrested two persons, Bhima Tati and Madka Ram Tati – in April this year. The NIA spokesperson said “Investigation has revealed that arrested accused Laxman Jaiswal alias Laxman Sao, who runs a grocery shop in Nakulnar, provided electric wires, explosive substances, and other items for the IED blast carried out by CPI-Maoist cadres. Accused Ramesh Kumar Kashyap alias Ramesh Hemla (ex-sarpanch of Kakadi village) and Kumari Linge Tati were instrumental in providing logistic support to the Maoists and were part of the conspiracy which led to the killing of Mandavi and four security personnel”.
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July - 29 
The Punjab Government on July 29, told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that it is blocking all websites that are being launched by the US-based banned secessionist group Sikh for Justice (SFJ), reports Hindustan Times on July 30. As per the report,
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The Punjab Government on July 29, told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that it is blocking all websites that are being launched by the US-based banned secessionist group Sikh for Justice (SFJ), reports Hindustan Times on July 30. As per the report, the State responded to a fresh application filed by one Bikramjit Singh Bajwa, a Mohali resident, who had demanded that necessary steps be taken against the SFJ, which, he said, has suddenly become very active furthering the cause of separate state for Sikhs. Earlier, the High Court had disposed of his plea on July 3, on the assurance of necessary action by Punjab as well as the Centre. On July 29, too, the plea was disposed of both the parties promising prompt action against the banned group.
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July - 29 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Subedar Yadav, Mandeep Yadav and Shashi Manjhi surrendered in Gaya District of Bihar on July 29, reports The Times of India. The incident of surrender took place in the presence
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Subedar Yadav, Mandeep Yadav and Shashi Manjhi surrendered in Gaya District of Bihar on July 29, reports The Times of India. The incident of surrender took place in the presence of Police and personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
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July - 30 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Podiye Mandavi alias Lakshmi alias Kosi (25) was arrested while observing the Maoist’s 'Shaheedi Saptah' (Martyrs Week) in a forested area at Bandipara near Aranpur village
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Podiye Mandavi alias Lakshmi alias Kosi (25) was arrested while observing the Maoist’s 'Shaheedi Saptah' (Martyrs Week) in a forested area at Bandipara near Aranpur village under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 30, reports The Pioneer. The Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Rajendra Jaiswal said, Lakshmi was ‘president’ of the Maoist frontal outfit KAMS (Kisan Adivasi Majdur Sangh) and carried a cash reward of INR 100,000 on her head. She was involved in the killing of two Maoist members – Bajrang Vetti and Mandavi Bheema on July 22 after orchestrating a Maoist ‘Jan Adalat’ (People's/ Kangaroo Court) in the forests of Nahdi, the ASP added.
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July - 30 
Despite the strict vigilance by the Security Forces, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres observed its Martyrs Week (July 28 – August 3) at an undisclosed area of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region and paid tributes to their martyrs
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Despite the strict vigilance by the Security Forces, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres observed its Martyrs Week (July 28 – August 3) at an undisclosed area of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region and paid tributes to their martyrs on July 30, reports The Times of India. The Maoists, who are on the run, reportedly observed Martyrs Week in a grand way at a pylon of their martyrs close to the Andhra Pradesh borders. They conducted a meeting with the people of around 15 villages in the cut-off area of Malkangiri District of Odisha in which their top leader and AOB Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) secretary Gajarla Ravi alias Uday alias Ganesh addressed the gathering. The Maoist leader alleged that the newly constructed bridge on the river Seeleru at Janbhai area in Malkangiri District is nothing but for the easy access to the villages in the cut-off area than to provide transport facility to the public. He accused that the SFs have been arresting the innocent people in the tribal areas and clamping false cases against the tribals. He further alleged that both Central and State governments are trying to loot the natural resources in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha by creating terror in the tribal and forested areas in the name of combing operations.
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July - 30 
India praised Canada for disavowing the Punjab ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign of the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), reports Hindustan Times on July 31. India believes that in clearly disavowing the referendum the Canadian Government has set
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India praised Canada for disavowing the Punjab ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign of the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), reports Hindustan Times on July 31. India believes that in clearly disavowing the referendum the Canadian Government has set a precedent that should be emulated by other countries, particularly in the West. A senior Government official said, “Canada taking a lead is a good start, to put pressure on others to follow suit.” Also, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada, the country’s Foreign Ministry, stated in an email that “Canada respects the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India, and the Government of Canada will not recognize the referendum.”
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested six people in connection with a diplomatic gold smuggling case in Kerala, a senior official said on August 2, reports sputniknews.com. "Earlier this week [30 July], our team nabbed two accused identifi
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested six people in connection with a diplomatic gold smuggling case in Kerala, a senior official said on August 2, reports sputniknews.com. "Earlier this week [30 July], our team nabbed two accused identified as Jalal A.M. and Said Alavi for conspiring with an already arrested accused Ramees K.T. and for smuggling gold through diplomatic baggage addressed to the UAE Consulate at Thiruvananthapuram," an NIA official said on August 2. On 31 July, two more accused identified as Mohammed Shafi and Abdu P.T. were arrested after being accused of playing similar roles in the crime. "On Saturday [1 August], another two miscreants namely Muhammad Ali Ebrahim and Muhammad Ali were apprehended. The investigation revealed that these two were also a part of the conspiracy besides aiding and assisting Jalal in collecting the smuggled gold from Ramees K.T. at Thiruvananthapuram and distributing the contraband amongst other conspirators," the officer said. Muhammad Ali is also a suspected member of the Popular Front of India (PFI). Officials revealed that during the searches, two hard disks, one tablet PC, eight mobile phones, six SIM cards, a DVD recorder and five DVDs were seized, as well as bank passbooks, credit cards, and travel and identity documents.
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July - 30 
On July 30, a new manual, which includes topics relevant to current times, including cyber-crimes, social media and forensic science, has been drafted for the Gujarat Police force after a gap of 45 years, reports Outlook. Gujarat DGP Shivanand Jha ha
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On July 30, a new manual, which includes topics relevant to current times, including cyber-crimes, social media and forensic science, has been drafted for the Gujarat Police force after a gap of 45 years, reports Outlook. Gujarat DGP Shivanand Jha handed over the draft of the new police manual to state Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The Police manual that is in force in the state at present was prepared in 1975. Now, with this latest version of ''Gujarat Police Manual 2020'', it has become the second state after Andhra Pradesh to prepare a new police manual in recent times, an official release said.
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July - 30 
On July 30, All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) staged a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019, in Jorhat of Jorhat District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Staging a protest in front of Jorhat Deputy Commissioner’s office, the protestor
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On July 30, All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) staged a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019, in Jorhat of Jorhat District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Staging a protest in front of Jorhat Deputy Commissioner’s office, the protestors shouted slogans seeking withdrawal of the amended Citizenship Act and against the BJP-led governments both at the Centre and in Assam. Leaders of several indigenous tribes and groups as well as Gana Adhikar Sangram Samity (GASS) also took part in the protest. Noted leaders like AASU State Organising Secretary, Jul Khound, Assistant General Secretary of Jorhat District unit, Bijoy Shankar Bordoloi, President and Vice-President of Baligaon unit respectively, Pranjit Hazarika and Amrit Kumar Dhaluwa and Executive Member of Jorhat sub-divisional unit Chandan Bora along with GASS, Jorhat District office-bearer, Mridul Khound participated in the protest.
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On July 30, one active National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested near Ledo Town in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was suspectedly involved in extortion and recruitment activi
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On July 30, one active National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested near Ledo Town in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was suspectedly involved in extortion and recruitment activities in Ledo and Margherita. One Point 22 Pistol (US-made) along with four rounds of live ammunition and INR 1830 cash was recovered from the possession of the arrestee.
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Terror-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) till July, 2020, was two-third of the levels witnessed during the corresponding period of 2019, reports The Times of India on July 31. Also, the number of terrorists killed in the first seven months
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Terror-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) till July, 2020, was two-third of the levels witnessed during the corresponding period of 2019, reports The Times of India on July 31. Also, the number of terrorists killed in the first seven months of 2020 is already nearing the figure for entire 2019. As per data, 120 violent incidents were recorded in J&K till July 15 this year, down from 189 in the corresponding period of 2019. Of these, 69 related to cross-firing and encounters initiated by the security forces while 21 were grenade attacks, 22 random firing by terrorists and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast. In 2019, till July 15, there were 81 cross firing/encounters, 51 grenade attacks, 60 IED blasts and 43 random firings by terrorists. Security Forces (SFs) fatalities fell to 35 till July 15, 2020 from 75 in the same period last year. There has been little change in civilian killings (22 this year) though injuries to civilians fell by 75 per cent. “The only thing that has risen are ceasefire violations: from 267 till July 2019 to 487 in the corresponding period of 2020. However, infiltration attempts have fallen by almost 50% over this period,” Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, said. As many as 141 terrorists were neutralised till July this year (the number till July 30 has gone up to 150), as compared to 131 till July 31 last year. In entire 2019, 157 terrorists – 125 local and 32 foreign -- were killed as there were negligible encounters in the months following abrogation of Article 370 in J&K on August 5. Of the 141 terrorists neutralised this year, 109 were killed between April and July, with the number peaking at 49 in June. In 2019, 25 terrorists were killed in June. Importantly, 88 per cent or 124 of the 141 terrorists killed this year were local Kashmiris, while 17 were foreign terrorists. Also, 108 terrorists were killed in South Kashmir alone — 37 in Shopian, 36 in Pulwama, 21 in Kulgam and 14 in Anantnag. Local terror recruitment cases fell by 36 per cent to 80 till July 2020 from 124 till July 2019. Many of these recruits have already been neutralised.
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An unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser was arrested along with medical kits from Dummugudem Mandal (Administrative Sub-unit) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 31, reports The Hans India. Circle I
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An unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser was arrested along with medical kits from Dummugudem Mandal (Administrative Sub-unit) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 31, reports The Hans India. Circle Inspector Venkateshwar said, the Police were conducting a vehicle check between the villages of Parnasala and Seethanagaram under the Dummagudem Mandal when a suspicious 28-year-old man carrying two boxes was spotted. Noticing the Police, he tried to escape but was arrested and medical kits and tablets in two boxes were seized from his possession.
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July - 31 
Following Canada’s lead, the United Kingdom (UK) has dismissed the ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign of the US-based banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), reports The Times of India on August 1. As per the report, the British government has di
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Following Canada’s lead, the United Kingdom (UK) has dismissed the ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign of the US-based banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), reports The Times of India on August 1. As per the report, the British government has dismissed calls by radical Khalistanis for a Punjab Referendum 2020 on whether Punjab should become an independent country, saying “Punjab is part of India”. A spokesperson for the British High Commission in Delhi said, “This is a matter for the government and people of India, not foreign countries or overseas organisations. While we support the right of anyone to voice their opinion, the UK government is not involved in any way with this unofficial and non-binding referendum. We consider the Indian Punjab to be a part of India.”
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July - 31 
The Army foiled an infiltration attempt by armed militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman, Colonel Rajesh
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The Army foiled an infiltration attempt by armed militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said alert troops noticed suspicious movement 600 metres into the Indian side along the LoC in Kupwara District around 3 am, and were challenged which led to an encounter. There were no reports of any casualties, however, three AK rifles, a sniper rifle, eight grenades and other war-like stores were seized from the scene of the gun battle.
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July - 31 
The Intelligence wing of Telangana Police is in the process of raising a bird squad to thwart Maoist drones, which the rebels could use to keep tabs on movements of Chief Minister (CM) K. Chandrasekhar Rao or VVIPs in the State, reports The Times of
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The Intelligence wing of Telangana Police is in the process of raising a bird squad to thwart Maoist drones, which the rebels could use to keep tabs on movements of Chief Minister (CM) K. Chandrasekhar Rao or VVIPs in the State, reports The Times of India on August 1. As per the report, the Intelligence wing is planning to engage experts to train the birds, which will be pressed into aerial security services during the VVIP movement. This bird squad, which will be part of VVIP security, is likely to be called ‘Garuda Squad’. The birds will be trained at the Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA), Moinabad.
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*Data till , April 16, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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