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May - 1 
A Police constable, identified as Mohammad Iliyas was injured after he was fired upon by militants at Khanyar area of Srinagar District on May 1 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged inside the house of Mohammad Iliyas at Kaw Mohalla Kha
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A Police constable, identified as Mohammad Iliyas was injured after he was fired upon by militants at Khanyar area of Srinagar District on May 1 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged inside the house of Mohammad Iliyas at Kaw Mohalla Khanyar and fired upon him. Iliyas, a Selection Grade Constable, is presently posted in Handwara area of Kupwara District. However, they had fled from the area after firing at the Policeman.
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May - 1 
A squad of around 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked and set ablaze four vehicles including three JCB machines and one tractor of a company engaged in road construction works at Barachattiarea in GayaDistrict of Bihar lat
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A squad of around 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked and set ablaze four vehicles including three JCB machines and one tractor of a company engaged in road construction works at Barachattiarea in GayaDistrict of Bihar late on May 1, reports The New Indian Express. Raju Kumar, driver of a JCB burnt by Maoists, alleged the drivers of JCB were assaulted and robbed of their cell phones by the Maoists.‘We continued ringing to senior police officers of district, who did not receive the calls when ultras raided the site”, he alleged, adding that Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] escaped into nearby forest after setting the vehicles on fire.Local sources involved in the road construct, preferring anonymity, said that the Maoists had demanded ‘levy’ (extortion money) from the company. “It was done when the demand of Maoists for levy was not fulfilled”, said one of the staffs of company anonymously.The construction company was engaged in the construction of the road between Jaigirand Nare villages under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme.
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AB Mathur the interlocutor for talks between the Government and Kuki groups stated in Kangpokpi District of Manipur that Government of India (GoI) and the State Government are both concerned to find a solution to the problem raised by the Kukis, as e
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AB Mathur the interlocutor for talks between the Government and Kuki groups stated in Kangpokpi District of Manipur that Government of India (GoI) and the State Government are both concerned to find a solution to the problem raised by the Kukis, as early as possible, reports Imphal Free Press on May 2. He also added that GoI which is holding talks with Naga and Kuki is also equally keen to hold talks with the Meiteis as there will be no everlasting peace in the state unless all stakeholder groups are on board while holding discussions. United People Front team led by its ‘chairman’ ST ThangboiKipgen met the interlocutor representing groups under Suspension of Operations (SoO), which also include Kuki National Organisation (KNO). The interlocutor also visited designated camps of Kuki National Front (KNF)/United Peoples Front (UPF). Kuki Chief Association (KCA) President TongpuKipgen stated that they have decided to uphold the demand of an Autonomous Kuki land Territorial Council in Manipur under provision of article 244 A of Indian Constitution, reports Imphal Free Press. KCA is a Kuki civil society group.
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Alice Wells, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs stated that no evidence exists to confirm that India is using Afghan soil against Pakistan, reports Khaama Press on May 1.Responding to a question regardin
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Alice Wells, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs stated that no evidence exists to confirm that India is using Afghan soil against Pakistan, reports Khaama Press on May 1.Responding to a question regarding the alleged use of the Afghan soil by India against Pakistan during an interaction with a group of journalists at the United States (US) Embassy in Islamabad, Wells said “I don’t have the evidence what you’re referring to, but our policy is clear that no country should support non-state actors.”She also added that U.S. had no information regarding Pakistan Army’s latest allegations that Afghan and Indian secret agencies were funding the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM).
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At least 15 Security Force (SF) personnel of the C-60, the Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit, and one civilian driver were killed in an ambush by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres by triggering an Improvised Explos
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At least 15 Security Force (SF) personnel of the C-60, the Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit, and one civilian driver were killed in an ambush by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Dadapur Road near Lendali Nullah in Jamburkheda village under Kurkheda Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 1, reports The Pioneer. The commando unit, part of the Quick Response Team (QRT) of the C-60, were travelling in two vehicles for Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]combing operations, when they found several fallen trees blocking the road leading to an isolated stretch of the road in a forest area. When the SF personnel alighted to clear the road, landmines planted by Maoists blew up, leaving 15 personnel and the civilian driver dead. The commando unithad set out for patrolling after the arson incident that took place under Kurkhedatehsil (revenue unit) in the District on the same day.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two villagers suspecting them as ‘Police informers’ in Karigundam village under Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 1, reports The Pioneer. The slain village
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two villagers suspecting them as ‘Police informers’ in Karigundam village under Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 1, reports The Pioneer. The slain villagers were identified as PodiyamMutta and Koko Lachhu, Police said. As per the preliminary information, a group of armed Maoists reached Karigundam, located around 500 kilometres from Raipur, and started torturing Mutta and Lachhu, the Police said. Later, the Maoists held a 'Jan Adalat' (peoples' court or a kangaroo court) in the village and killed the duo in front of the villagers with sharp weapons accusing them of being ‘Police informers’, the Police said, adding that after committing the crime, the Maoists fled from the spot.
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Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze at least three dozen vehicles belonging to private contractors in Kurkheda tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 1 (today), reports Business Standard. The inc
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Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze at least three dozen vehicles belonging to private contractors in Kurkheda tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 1 (today), reports Business Standard. The incident took place early in the day when the State was getting ready to celebrate its foundation day, Maharashtra Divas; the Maoists were in the final stages of observing a week-long protest to mark the first anniversary of 40 of their comrades who were gunned down by Security Forces (SFs) on April 22, 2018. The targeted vehicles, mostly belonged to Amar Infrastructures Ltd., and were engaged in construction works for the Purada-Yerkad sector of NH 136 near Dadapur village. The Maoists also put up banners and posters condemning the killings of their comrades last year, before setting ablaze two JCBs, 11 tippers, diesel and petrol tankers, rollers, generator vans and two local site offices before fleeing from the spot.
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Four Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants were arrested from Namdailong in Cachar District of Assam on May 1, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Ohed Kamei, Namreihing, Gaijunlung and IlangPame.
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Four Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants were arrested from Namdailong in Cachar District of Assam on May 1, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Ohed Kamei, Namreihing, Gaijunlung and IlangPame.
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May - 1 
KumchoChilimong and Hangping Zeliang who claimed to be former ‘president’ and ‘general secretary’ of Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) stated that NNC-NA had officially merged with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-I
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KumchoChilimong and Hangping Zeliang who claimed to be former ‘president’ and ‘general secretary’ of Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) stated that NNC-NA had officially merged with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on October 28, 2016, reports Nagaland Post on May 1. They were replying to statements which denied reports of its dissolution.
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Meanwhile, Garrett Marquis, a spokesperson for the United States (US) National Security Council said, “The United States commends the United Nations Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee for the designation of Masood Azhar, the leader of Jaish-e
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Meanwhile, Garrett Marquis, a spokesperson for the United States (US) National Security Council said, “The United States commends the United Nations Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee for the designation of Masood Azhar, the leader of Jaish-e Mohammed, a UN-designated terrorist group that was responsible for the February 14 terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed over 40 Indian paramilitary forces”, reports Times of India on May 2. He added, "Designating Azhar demonstrates international commitment to rooting out terrorism in Pakistan and bringing security and stability to south Asia."
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The United Nations (UN) on May 1 designated Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’, Masood Azhar as a ‘global terrorist’ after China lifted its hold on a proposal to blacklist him, reports Daily Excelsior. The UN Committee listed Azhar on May
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The United Nations (UN) on May 1 designated Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’, Masood Azhar as a ‘global terrorist’ after China lifted its hold on a proposal to blacklist him, reports Daily Excelsior. The UN Committee listed Azhar on May 1, 2019 as being associated with Al-Qaeda for “participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities by, in conjunction with, under the name of, on behalf of, or in support of”, “supplying, selling or transferring arms and related material to”, “recruiting for”, “otherwise supporting acts or activities of”, and “other acts or activities indicating association with” the JeM. However, there was no mention of the deadly February 14 Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which was claimed by the JeM. A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) designation will subject Azhar to an assets freeze, travel ban and an arms embargo. An assets freeze under the sanctions committee requires that all states freeze without delay the funds and other financial assets or economic resources of designated individuals and entities. “Big, small, all join together. Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist in @UN Sanctions list. Grateful to all for their support,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddintweeted. “This is for us a significant outcome because we have been at it for several years. The first effort that we made in this regard was in 2009. More recently, we have been persistent, diligent and in a subterranean manner making all our efforts towards this goal. Today that goal stands achieved,” Akbaruddin said. “All in all it’s been a happy day, a good day for all this who would like to pursue the approach of zero tolerance for terrorism,” he said.
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The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, Delhi on May 1 issued a show cause notice to Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front – Yasin Malik faction (JKLF-Y) asking them to explain why their association, declared as unlawful, be not confirmed so unde
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The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, Delhi on May 1 issued a show cause notice to Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front – Yasin Malik faction (JKLF-Y) asking them to explain why their association, declared as unlawful, be not confirmed so under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, reports Daily Excelsior. In a communique issued from Registrar Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, JKLF-Y has been served a notice giving them 30 days to explain why their association, declared as unlawful, be not adjudicated to be so and why an order confirming such declaration be not issued. The Tribunal has asked JKLF-Y to file objections/reply affidavits, before the next date of hearing of the Tribunal. The Tribunal has asked JKLF-Y to appear through a duly authorized person before it on May 30 at 3 pm.
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A day after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadreskilled 15 personnel of the C-60 commandos in a landmine blast, Maoists operating in the forests of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, bordering Chhattisgarh, once again made their presen
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A day after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadreskilled 15 personnel of the C-60 commandos in a landmine blast, Maoists operating in the forests of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, bordering Chhattisgarh, once again made their presence felt by putting up banners and posters warning the Maharashtra Government, private contractors and firms against building roads and bridges in the region, reports The Pioneer on May 3. The CPI-Maoist cadres through its local Divisional Vigilance Committees (DVC) put up posters and banners in villages on May 2, thus warning the State Government, private contractors and firms to desist from taking up vital infrastructure projects in the area.The posters and banners – prepared in red and white coloured sheets and clothes -- said that water, land, forests and mines belonged to all the people and by building roads and bridges, these were being to be handed over to a few industrialists for their profiteering.The banners also accused top industrialists and their agents of indulging in the ‘chamchagiri’ (stooges) of “(Prime Minister Narendra Modi) and (Chief Minister DevendraFadnavis” to get such projects for their ‘vikas’.
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May - 2 
A militant of unspecified affiliation was arrested grenades from Moirangpurel Khunou Leikai in Imphal East District of Manipur on May 2, reports E-pao. The arrestee was identified as asYumkhaibamLukhoialias Aboy. Two Chinese hand grenades were recove
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A militant of unspecified affiliation was arrested grenades from Moirangpurel Khunou Leikai in Imphal East District of Manipur on May 2, reports E-pao. The arrestee was identified as asYumkhaibamLukhoialias Aboy. Two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the arrestee.
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May - 2 
Additionally, Paresh Baruah has warned the pro-talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) against any conspiracy involving the former’s leaders and cadres, reports News 18. He stated that A couple of pro-talk leader are creating a big conspiracy against our ‘de
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Additionally, Paresh Baruah has warned the pro-talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) against any conspiracy involving the former’s leaders and cadres, reports News 18. He stated that A couple of pro-talk leader are creating a big conspiracy against our ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Dristi Asom. We, the ULFA-I, have warned the leaders to stop such conspiracies against us, failing which we would have to take extreme steps’. A few days ago, 10 cadres of the rebel outfit had fled from Myanmar and surrendered before the security forces.
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May - 2 
French Envoy in India Alexandre Ziegler on May 3 termed the listing of Masood Azhar chief of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) as a global terrorist a very important “political decision” as for the first time the world has reached a decision on the issue, repor
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French Envoy in India Alexandre Ziegler on May 3 termed the listing of Masood Azhar chief of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) as a global terrorist a very important “political decision” as for the first time the world has reached a decision on the issue, reports The Hindu.“It is very good news for the world community and obviously for India as well. It’s been a long process. A process in which we had played a significant role together with other partners. We are an unconditional partner of India to extend this unconditional support,” French envoy in India Alexandre Ziegler said talking to the media.Mr Ziegler said the designation was important because it directly hinders the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief’s activities. “All states are bound to freeze his assets and block his access to the financial system, ban him from entering or transiting through their territory; not provide him any arms or military assistance whatsoever, whether directly or indirectly,” he stated.Stating that the fight against terrorism is one of the pillars of India-France strategic partnership, Mr. Ziegler added that fighting terrorism in cyberspace will be one of the priorities of their G7 presidency.On this note, he stated, “Today, I would like to confirm that India is officially invited to the August summit in France and for the preparatory meetings.”
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May - 2 
India will ask the global money laundering and terror finance watchdog to put Pakistan on a blacklist of countries that fail to meet international standards in stopping financial crime, finance minister Arun Jaitley said on May 2, reports Times of In
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India will ask the global money laundering and terror finance watchdog to put Pakistan on a blacklist of countries that fail to meet international standards in stopping financial crime, finance minister Arun Jaitley said on May 2, reports Times of India. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) already has Pakistan on its "grey list" of countries with inadequate controls over curbing money laundering and terrorism financing. "We want Pakistan downgraded on the FATF list," Jaitley told reporters, adding that the Paris-based FATF was due to meet in mid-May and India would make its request then.
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May - 2 
Meanwhile, a ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, wanted in connection with killings of 25 Security Force (SF) personnel in Burkapal of Sukma in 2017, was killed by SF personnel following an encounter in a forested patch of Dantewada District of Chhattisga
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Meanwhile, a ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, wanted in connection with killings of 25 Security Force (SF) personnel in Burkapal of Sukma in 2017, was killed by SF personnel following an encounter in a forested patch of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 2, reports The Pioneer.The Maoist was identified as MadviMuiyaaliasJogaKunjam (29), a ‘commander’ of the Platoon-24 of the CPI-Maoist that operates in Dantewada Districtand carried a cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head, Police said.The encounter took place in the forest under Kirandul Police Station area when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force (DF) was out on a search operation in the morning, Director General (Anti-Naxal Operations) GirdhariNayak informed."When the patrolling team was advancing through forest between Perpa and Markamaris villages, around 450 km away from the capital Raipur, it came under fire from a group of ultras that led to the gun-battle," Nayak said.After the exchange of fire stopped, the body of Kunjam was recovered along with a 315 bore gun, Nayak added.
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May - 2 
Militants shot at and injured a civilian, identified as Abdul Rashid Bhat, in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. “Terrorists in the evening opened fire on a civilian near Kuchmulla area of Tral in Aw
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Militants shot at and injured a civilian, identified as Abdul Rashid Bhat, in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. “Terrorists in the evening opened fire on a civilian near Kuchmulla area of Tral in Awantipora, resulting in injuries to him,” Police spokesman said.
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May - 2 
More than 500 United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militants in Myanmar are said to have been approaching the security forces in separate groups to surrender, reports Decca
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More than 500 United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militants in Myanmar are said to have been approaching the security forces in separate groups to surrender, reports Deccan Chronicle on May 3. Security sources stated that condition of a large number of ULFA-I and NDFB-S cadres are also stated to be very critical since Myanmar Army has launched operation and demolished Taga camp of the Indian insurgent groups in Myanmar. In March 2019, Myanmar Army had taken over the physical control of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) headquarters and started driving out Indian terrorists from Taga area of Myanmar. Pointing out that a large number of ULFA-I and NDFB cadres are roaming from village to village in Myanmar for shelter, security sources said that rainy season has made their life more difficult. Referring the intelligence inputs, security source said that these cadres who were driven out of Taga camp, don’t have money to survive in Myanmar so some of them were reported to have been doing “manual work” to earn money. Informing that because of heavy rain, they can’t cross over the hilly terrain to enter India, security sources said that some of them have also approached their respective family members in Assam. Admitting that ULFA-I‘chief’ Paresh Baruah, who has been shuttling between Myanmar and Ruili town in southern China’s Yunnan province, security sources said that Ulfa-I chief has been trying to dissuade his senior comrades not to surrender but many of them are reported to have defied him and left Myanmar against his wish.
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May - 2 
Pakistan has issued an official order to freeze the assets of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and impose a travel ban on him on May 2 after the United Nations (UN)declared him a global terrorist, reports The Indian Express.The Security and
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Pakistan has issued an official order to freeze the assets of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and impose a travel ban on him on May 2 after the United Nations (UN)declared him a global terrorist, reports The Indian Express.The Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) ordered all non-banking financial institutions and regulating authorities to block all investment accounts of Azhar.
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May - 2 
Pakistani troops again violated ceasefire by resorting to mortar shelling and firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District Jammu and Kashmir on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 9.30 am, the Pakistani army initiated unprovoked ce
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Pakistani troops again violated ceasefire by resorting to mortar shelling and firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District Jammu and Kashmir on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 9.30 am, the Pakistani army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation, starting with firing of small arms, followed by shelling with mortars, along the LoC in Shahpur and Kirni Sectors in Poonch district,” official sources said. The Indian Army mounted a befitting retaliation, they added. According to sources, ten persons, including four soldiers, were killed and over 50 persons injured in Rajouri and Poonch Districts of Jammu and Kashmir since India’s February 26 air strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Pakistan’s Balakote in which number of terrorists were killed in response to the February 14 Pulwama terror strike that left 40 CRPF personnel killed. As many as 513 ceasefire violations by Pakistan have taken place along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir in the past one-and-a-half months and the Pakistani side has suffered five to six times more casualties than the Indian Army in retaliatory action, sources said.
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The Enforcement Directorate on May 2 attached assets worth INR7.3 million in connection with a terror financing and money laundering case linked to global terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed and Pakistan-based proscribed group Falah-e-Insaniyat (FIF), rep
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The Enforcement Directorate on May 2 attached assets worth INR7.3 million in connection with a terror financing and money laundering case linked to global terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed and Pakistan-based proscribed group Falah-e-Insaniyat (FIF), reports The New Indian Express. On May 2, a provisional order was issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and a residential flat and shop in Delhi, and cash and bank balance belonging to a person named Mohd Salman were attached in a case being probed against FIF, which is a front for terror group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the agency said. The ED had filed a criminal case in this regard in February after taking cognisance of a National Investigation Agency (NIA) FIR. In the case, the NIA had carried out searches in the past and had seized over four dozen SIM cards, phones and INR 1.56 crore cash, and arrested four people, including Salman. Salman, who was based in Delhi, was in "regular touch with a Dubai-based Pakistan national, who in turn was connected with the deputy chief of the FIF", the ED and NIA have claimed. Salman, at present, is lodged at the Tihar jail in connection with the NIA case. He is alleged to have received funds from FIF operators through Hawala and he and others were reported to have received money illegally from various persons, including those in Pakistan and the UAE, the ED had said earlier.
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The Enforcement Directorate on May 2 filed its first direct charge sheet against Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on charges of laundering criminal money to the tune of INR 193 crore and allegedly creating illegal real estate assets worth crores in India
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The Enforcement Directorate on May 2 filed its first direct charge sheet against Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on charges of laundering criminal money to the tune of INR 193 crore and allegedly creating illegal real estate assets worth crores in India and abroad, officials said, reports The New Indian Express. The agency filed the prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) before a special court in Mumbai and said Naik's "inflammatory speeches and lectures have inspired and incited a number of Muslim youths in India to commit unlawful activities and terrorist acts. His thoughts created disharmony amongst various faiths and created hatred amongst people following different faiths," it said. This is the second charge sheet in the case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), but the first against Naik that specifically underlines his role. The agency claimed its probe revealed that "most of the incriminating speeches of Naik were delivered during the 10-day Peace Conference organised by the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) in Mumbai during the period between 2007-2011." The IRF is owned and promoted by Naik. "The said conference was planned, organised, funded and promoted by the IRF and people of other religions were openly converted into Islam by Naik," it charged. "Investigation has also revealed that Naik was also involved in suspicious unaccounted cash transactions," it said.
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May - 2 
The February 14 Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) terror attack played a role in designation of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Masood Azhar as global terrorist by the United Nations (UN), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, asserting that Pakistan
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The February 14 Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) terror attack played a role in designation of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Masood Azhar as global terrorist by the United Nations (UN), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, asserting that Pakistan was making claims over the listing to divert attention from the ‘huge diplomatic’ setback it has suffered, reports Daily Excelsior. The assertion came after Pakistan claimed that it agreed to Azhar’s listing after all ‘political references’, including attempts to link him to the Pulwama attack, were removed from the proposal to designate him a global terrorist. “The designation is not based on the basis of a specific incident, but on the basis of evidence which we have shared with members of the UN’s 1267 Sanctions Committee, linking Azhar to several acts of terrorism,” MEA spokespersonRaveesh Kumar said at a media briefing. He said the notification broadly covers all terrorist acts. “Elements are being introduced by Pakistan to divert attention from this huge diplomatic setback,” Kumar said
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 2 carried out searches at 20 locations in Tamil Nadu in connection with the February 5 murder of PattaliMakkalKatchi (PMK) functionary Ramalingam in Thanjavur in which members of Popular Front of India (
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 2 carried out searches at 20 locations in Tamil Nadu in connection with the February 5 murder of PattaliMakkalKatchi (PMK) functionary Ramalingam in Thanjavur in which members of Popular Front of India (PFI) have been named as accused in the case, reports The Indian Express. The raids, sources said, were conducted at Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy and Karaikal in connection with the case. NIA recently took over the case from the local police. “Searches were conducted in the houses of the arrested accused, absconding accused persons, and four offices of PFI,” an NIA statement said. The agency recovered 16 mobile phones, 21 SIM cards, three laptops, nine hard disks, seven memory cards, 118 CDs/DVDs, one tab, seven diaries, two PFI banners and one DVR, it claimed. “Besides these, one sword, one sharp-edged knife and cash to the tune of Rs 2 lakh were recovered from three different houses, and about 100 incriminating documents have also been seized,” NIA claimed. Thanjavur Police had arrested 10 people. “Six other accused are still absconding,” the NIA statement said.
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May - 3 
A 56-year-old villager was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Force (SF) personnel, exploded in Aurangabad District of Bihar on May 3, re
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A 56-year-old villager was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Force (SF) personnel, exploded in Aurangabad District of Bihar on May 3, reports Hindustan Times. The incident occurred between Pachrukhia and Langurahi forest area where road construction work was on. The deceased was identified as Karu Bhuiyan of Koilwa village under Madanpur Tehsil (revenue unit) who was herding his cattle home stepped on the IED which blew up injuring him seriously. He succumbed to injuries on the way to hospital.
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May - 3 
A batch of 20 Bangladeshi nationals will be deported from Assam on May 4, reports Northeast Now. Out of the 20 Bangladeshi nationals, 19 are lodged in Silchar Central Jail and a woman was lodged in Kokrajhar Central Jail. All of them will be sent bac
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A batch of 20 Bangladeshi nationals will be deported from Assam on May 4, reports Northeast Now. Out of the 20 Bangladeshi nationals, 19 are lodged in Silchar Central Jail and a woman was lodged in Kokrajhar Central Jail. All of them will be sent back through Karimganj border of Sutarkandi in Assam. Earlier on January 19, 2019 21 Bangladeshi nationals were deported from the state.
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May - 3 
Also, Police on May 3 arrested a person along with arms and ammunition, who was reportedly missing from Kangan in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Handwara Police arrested Shafat Yousuf Malik from Chowgal in Kupwara D
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Also, Police on May 3 arrested a person along with arms and ammunition, who was reportedly missing from Kangan in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Handwara Police arrested Shafat Yousuf Malik from Chowgal in Kupwara District. Police said “It is learnt that he was provided with arms and ammunition by a terror group and was on way to join proscribed terror outfit HM [Hizb-ul-Mujahideen].”
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May - 3 
Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Superintendent Ravindrasinh Pardeshi, filed an affidavit before the tribunal on May 3 justifying the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Indian Express. Pardeshi submitted information on the Mumbai
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Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Superintendent Ravindrasinh Pardeshi, filed an affidavit before the tribunal on May 3 justifying the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Indian Express. Pardeshi submitted information on the Mumbai local train bombings of July 2006, in which alleged SIMI operative Ethesham Siddiqui was convicted by court. He said that alleged terror operative Abdul Subhan Qureshi alias Tauqeer, arrested last year and allegedly involved in several terror cases including the 2006 Mumbai train bombings, was also associated with SIMI.Besides, Pardeshi told the tribunal that Mirza Himayat Inayat Baig, convicted in the 2010 German Bakery blast in Pune, was convicted under the UAPA Act for his links with SIMI.Moreover, Pardeshi told the court about the fake currency case of 2011, in which an alleged SIMI operative was arrested.Also, Pardeshi submitted details of the bomb blast of July 16, 2014 near the Faraskhana–Vishrambag police station in Pune. Investigation and CCTV footage revealed the involvement of five alleged SIMI operatives. Three of the accused died in an encounter with police in Madhya Pradesh while two died in Telangana, he told the tribunal. Pardeshi said that information from MP police revealed these accused were SIMI operatives.Pardeshi told the tribunal that SIMI continued to indulge in terror activities even after 2014, so the ban on the outfit was essential.DCP Ganesh Shinde of Special Branch (SB-1), CID, Mumbai City, also deposed before the tribunal, justifying the ban on SIMI. He cited a 2001 case from Dharavi in which an alleged SIMI operative was arrested and incriminating material like pamphlets in Urdu and other languages were recovered.He also cited the conviction of SIMI general secretary Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in the 2003 Mulund train blast case. He then told the tribunal about a suspect, an alleged SIMI operative, arrested in connection with the 2002 Ghatkopar bomb blast, who was later discharged.Justice Gupta then slammed the police officials for submitting details of cases in which the suspects were discharged and asked police to submit relevant information, mainly pertaining to SIMI’s terror activities after 2014.Justice Gupta said that none appeared on behalf of the organisation (SIMI).Also, no public witness appeared before the tribunal, despite the public notice.
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May - 3 
Meanwhile, militants hurled a grenade on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed on election duty in Pulwama area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade on 238th battalion o
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Meanwhile, militants hurled a grenade on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed on election duty in Pulwama area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade on 238th battalion of CRPF who are deployed inside Central High School Washbugh Pulwama. The grenade exploded near the gate of the school without causing any damage.
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May - 3 
Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Conrad Sangma stated on May 3 that Meghalaya Government will bring about an amendment to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016, with a ‘solid structure’ that will protect local citizens and deal with the
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Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Conrad Sangma stated on May 3 that Meghalaya Government will bring about an amendment to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016, with a ‘solid structure’ that will protect local citizens and deal with the issue of illegal migrants, reports The Sentinel. His statement comes after the re-emerging demand of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya. He stated that the proposed amendment that will allay all apprehensions of the pressure groups. ‘I can tell you that the amendment to the Act will be a solid structure that will achieve the objective of protecting the local indigenous people’.
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May - 3 
Nearly 200 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres held a ‘janata darbar’ at Dadapur in Gadchiroli District before planting the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that claimed 16 lives in the District on May 1, investigating officers said,
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Nearly 200 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres held a ‘janata darbar’ at Dadapur in Gadchiroli District before planting the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that claimed 16 lives in the District on May 1, investigating officers said, reports The Hindu on May 3. The sequence of events, as pieced together by the Police, indicates that around 11 p.m. on April 30, nearly 200 armed Maoists entered Dadapur village and went to the site of the National Highway being constructed through the village. “The Maoists were mostly in the age group of 20 to 25, and a majority of them were women. They rounded up all the labourers at the site, woke up a local small-time grocer, took biscuits and water bottles from him and then took the labourers to the temporary structure that acts as a site office, where they held a ‘janata darbar’. Subsequently, they set 26 vehicles on fire, including a 50-litre diesel tanker, which caused a large explosion,” an officer, who is part of the investigating team, said.
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May - 3 
Pakistani army violated the ceasefire by resorting to small arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 3, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 4 pm, Pakistani army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation w
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Pakistani army violated the ceasefire by resorting to small arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 3, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 4 pm, Pakistani army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation with firing of small arms along the LoC in Qasba Sector in Poonch district,” reports said, adding that the Indian Army retaliated effectively. However, there were no reports of any casualties or damage on the Indian side.
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May - 3 
Soon after the encounter at Imam Sahab area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir, 15 youths were injured as massive clashes broke in the area with youth pelting Security Forces (SFs) with the stones, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Soon after the encounter at Imam Sahab area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir, 15 youths were injured as massive clashes broke in the area with youth pelting Security Forces (SFs) with the stones, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 3 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast to damage a portion of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election office in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on May 3, reports The
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast to damage a portion of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election office in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on May 3, reports The Pioneer. Though no one was injured in the blast, the Maoists made their presence felt in the Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] infested area.Superintendent of Police, (SP), Chandan Kumar Sinha said that as per their investigation four armed extremists came to the party office at Kharsawan early morning and dragged out three persons sleeping inside the building before planting an IED.Kharsawan falls under Khunti Parliamentary seat, from where former Chief Minister and BJP leader Arjun Munda is contesting the May 6 Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls.
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May - 3 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation into the Islamic State (IS) links of Non-resident Keralites (NRKs) found that a Koduvally native with his family had reached till Istanbul airport to join the terrorist group in 2017, reports The
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation into the Islamic State (IS) links of Non-resident Keralites (NRKs) found that a Koduvally native with his family had reached till Istanbul airport to join the terrorist group in 2017, reports The New Indian Express on May 4. ShaibuNihar alias Abu Mariyam was grilled by the NIA recently in which details of IS sympathisers among NRKs were revealed.Shaibu was intercepted from Qatar by the Interpol after which he was forced to return to India. On his arrival at Calicut airport, he was arrested by the NIA last month. In the interrogation, Shaibu revealed he along with seven other members working in Bahrain had decided to join the IS. The agency suspects they were frequent visitors to Al Ansar Salafi Centre in Bahrain where they were radicalized.“There were attempts to attract Keralites working in Middle-East countries to IS ideology. The exact number of Keralites who joined the IS while working in Middle-East countries is yet to be ascertained. The interrogation of Shaibu has helped us in getting details of IS propaganda activities among NRKs,” an officer said.Shaibu of Thamarassery; Mansoor of Kondotty; Mansoor of Vadakara; Shahnad of Kannur; FajidHamsa of Koilandy; Ashraf Moulavi of Vaniyambalam; Safeer Rahman of Perumbavoor, and Muhadis of Vaniyambalam are the members of the module. Of this Shahnad, Manzoor of Kondotty, Mansoor of Vadakara and Muhadis were reportedly killed in Syria.The NIA found Shaibu handed over 3,000 Bahrain Dinar to Safeer Rahman, another member of the module, to reach Syria. Similarly, he also gave financial assistance to Muneer of Thalassery. Muneer was arrested by the police in Saudi Arabia for propagating IS ideology.
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May - 3 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 3 summoned the grandson of All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani to New Delhi for questioning in a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 3 summoned the grandson of All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani to New Delhi for questioning in a terror funding case, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that the NIA has issued a notice to Anees-ul-Islam, directing him to appear before NIA at its headquarters in New Delhi on May 6, 2019. Anees is the son of Altaf Ahmad Shah, who is currently lodged at Tihar jail in New Delhi, in an alleged funding case
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May - 3 
The President of Kuki Chiefs’ Association, TongpuKipgen, has pitched for an ‘Autonomous Kukiland’ Territorial Council in Manipur, saying it would present the ‘most workable solution if not the best’ for the Kukis in Manipur, reports Northeast Now on
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The President of Kuki Chiefs’ Association, TongpuKipgen, has pitched for an ‘Autonomous Kukiland’ Territorial Council in Manipur, saying it would present the ‘most workable solution if not the best’ for the Kukis in Manipur, reports Northeast Now on May 4. The interlocutor for peace talks with Kuki’s AB Mathur stated that Government of India (GoI) which is holding talks with Naga and Kuki rebel groups, is also equally keen to hold talks with the Meitei militant groups. He stated that ‘There will be no everlasting peace in Manipur unless all stakeholder groups are on board while holding discussions. Currently, there are altogether 38 Kuki underground groups.
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May - 3 
Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants including the lone surviving militant of Burhan Wani’s group were killed in an encounter at Imam Sahab area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir on May 3, reports Daily Excelsior. A soldier, identified as Y
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants including the lone surviving militant of Burhan Wani’s group were killed in an encounter at Imam Sahab area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir on May 3, reports Daily Excelsior. A soldier, identified as Yugendar Kumar, was also injured in the initial exchange of firing. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. The encounter took place just two days before the district would go to polls on May 6. The killed militants were identified as Moulvi Tariq, Shariq Ahmed Nengrooa and Lateef Ahmed alias Lateef Tiger. Tiger was only surviving militant of the Burhan Wani group. Burhan was killed on July 8, 2016 in village Bomdooru of Kokernag area of Anantnag District.
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May - 3 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘couriers’ were arrested by a Police team during a search operation at Lenin Colony in Charla Mandal in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on May 3, reports The Hindu.The arrested duo was headi
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘couriers’ were arrested by a Police team during a search operation at Lenin Colony in Charla Mandal in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on May 3, reports The Hindu.The arrested duo was heading towards the thickly forested area bordering Chhattisgarh to handover a consignment of olive-green uniform clothes to the Maoists when they were arrested, Police said. The identities of the duo are yet to be established.
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May - 3 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested following an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 3, reports The Pioneer. The duo was identified as Baman and Lakshm
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested following an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 3, reports The Pioneer. The duo was identified as Baman and Lakshman Vetti were arrested from the forest near Mangnar village under Barsoor Police Station limits, Police said. Baman, a member of Maoist military platoon no. 16, had a reward of INR 200,000 on his head while Vetti, the head of ‘Janatana Sarkar’ (people’s government) squad, was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. According to Police a patrolling team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was out on a search operation in the interiors of Barsoor. Near Mangnar, the Police party came under Maoist fire prompting the SFs to retaliate, Police said. When the Maoists started to flee from the encounter in the face of heavy firing from the Police team, the two were arrested, a Police official said.
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May - 4 
A Maoist cadre identified as Neelu Bhaskar, who was active as a member of supply team of Maoists, surrendered before the SP, Abhishek Pallava in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 4, reports NDTV. Bhaskar, who has been associated with the CPI-
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A Maoist cadre identified as Neelu Bhaskar, who was active as a member of supply team of Maoists, surrendered before the SP, Abhishek Pallava in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 4, reports NDTV. Bhaskar, who has been associated with the CPI-Maoist for five years, was staying in Andhra Pradesh and handling supply of explosives, medicines, electronic items, uniforms and commodities of daily use to the ultras in south Bastar, SP, Pallava said. In his statement, Neelu Bhaskar said he decided to cut off ties with the Maoists after getting frustrated with their hollow ideology, the SP added.
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May - 4 
A Ranchi court in Jharkhand on May 4, granted bail to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) top cadre Kundan Pahan, in connection with a 2009 encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres at Lali village in Namkum, citing lack
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A Ranchi court in Jharkhand on May 4, granted bail to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) top cadre Kundan Pahan, in connection with a 2009 encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres at Lali village in Namkum, citing lack of evidence against the surrendered rebel, reports The Pioneer. The court of Justice SK Singh, after listening to statements of nine witnesses from the prosecution and four witnesses from defendants, decided to grant bail to Pahan in the case as there was lack of evidence proving his involvement in the encounter. Pahan, however, will continue to serve imprisonment for other cases, in which he was found guilty. One of the most wanted rebels in Jharkhand for nearly two decades, Pahan faces charges in at least 128 cases, including beheading of Special Branch officer Francis Induwar and assassination of former minister Ramesh Singh Munda. He is also accused of looting INR 55 million from a private bank on National Highway 33. Police had named Pahan and seven others in the 2009 encounter at Lali village under Namkum police station in Ranchi. The other seven have already been granted bail in the case. Pahan officially surrendered under the Maoist surrender cum rehabilitation scheme of the State Government on May 15, 2017 at the State police headquarters in Ranchi.
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May - 4 
According to Security sources, sub continental units of Islamic State (IS) and Al Qaeda – Neo Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (neo-JMB) and Ansar Bangla Team (ABT) - pose a threat to Assam and West Bengal, reports Assam Tribune on May 4. The sources
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According to Security sources, sub continental units of Islamic State (IS) and Al Qaeda – Neo Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (neo-JMB) and Ansar Bangla Team (ABT) - pose a threat to Assam and West Bengal, reports Assam Tribune on May 4. The sources also added that “so far, the security agencies have not noticed any activity of these outfits in Northeast India, but no one knows whether such outfits managed to poison the minds of anyone”.
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May - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a‘sub zonal commander’ of TritiyaPrastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in a fratricidal war near Bhawanidih village under Roshanganj Police Station area in Gaya Dis
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a‘sub zonal commander’ of TritiyaPrastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in a fratricidal war near Bhawanidih village under Roshanganj Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar late on May 4, report UNI.Police said that CPI-Maoist cadres gunned down TPC`s ‘sub zonalcommander’ RustamaliasBasantBhokta in war of supremacy. Police said Rustam`s body wasrecovered near bank of a river.The slain extremist was a native of Ambakhar village under Roshanganj PoliceStation area.
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on May 5 ordered an inquiry to be conducted by Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam into the political killings during last few months and called for identifying lapses on part of agencies on safety of the polit
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on May 5 ordered an inquiry to be conducted by Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam into the political killings during last few months and called for identifying lapses on part of agencies on safety of the politicians, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, some reports surfaced that security of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gull Mohammad Mir, who was gunned down by the militants on May 4 night at Verinag in Anantnag, had been withdrawn in February 2019. Four BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders including prominent BJP face in Kishtwar, Anil Parihar and his brother, Ajit Parihar, senior RSS functionary, Chanderkant Sharma besides Panch Abdul Majeed Dar in Kulgam and social activist Anjumand Majid Bhat of Baramulla have been killed by the militants during past about five months while National Conference (NC) activist Ismail Wani was seriously injured in Anantnag.
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May - 4 
Militants shot dead Gull Mohammad Mir (60), a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and vice president of Muslim Morcha, at Nowgam in Verinag area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir, was shot dead after mil
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Militants shot dead Gull Mohammad Mir (60), a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and vice president of Muslim Morcha, at Nowgam in Verinag area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir, was shot dead after militants barged into his house and fired at him indiscriminately. The militants fled from the spot leaving him in a pool of blood, who later succumbed to injuries.
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May - 4 
On May 4, a Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militant was arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command
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On May 4, a Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militant was arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command
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May - 4 
On May 4, a Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militant was arrested from East Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. One .22 mm pistol was recovered from the arrested militant.
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On May 4, a Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militant was arrested from East Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. One .22 mm pistol was recovered from the arrested militant.
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May - 4 
Police arrested a member of the Rayala faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala)and seized an 8 mm riffle, 30 rounds of ammunition and a kit from him near Kodipunjulathanda on the outskirts o
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Police arrested a member of the Rayala faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala)and seized an 8 mm riffle, 30 rounds of ammunition and a kit from him near Kodipunjulathanda on the outskirts of Gauraram village in BayyaramMandal(administrative sub-division) in MahabubabadDistrict of Telangana on May 4, reports Telangana Today. The arrested Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] cadre has been identified as Sangepu Mahesh aliasSudheer of GajualGattu village underGudurMandalin theDistrict. Disclosing the details at a press conference at Bayyaram Police Station, MahabubabadSuperintendent of Police (SP), N Koti Reddy said that the Police had received information that CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala squad was meeting near Kodipunjulathanda to discuss plans to threaten the opponents in the first phase of the MPTC (Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies)/ZPTC (Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies) elections, which are scheduled for April 6, and see that their party candidates would win the seats.“Following this, I sent a special party to conduct combing in the area. Noticing this, the squad members had tried to escape from the scene. However, the police had nabbed (arrested) Mahesh with weapon,” the SP said.
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May - 4 
Police have arrested two persons, Arvinder Singh and Jaspreet Singh, allegedly linked to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in Nawanshahr District of Punjab, reports The Tribune on May 4. Police recovered 15 passports, a pistol, six live cartridge
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Police have arrested two persons, Arvinder Singh and Jaspreet Singh, allegedly linked to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in Nawanshahr District of Punjab, reports The Tribune on May 4. Police recovered 15 passports, a pistol, six live cartridges and Pakistani currency worth 15,000 from their possession.
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May - 4 
Police on May 4 foiled a major bank robbery plan and arrested eight robbers after a fierce gun-battle near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. A team of thieves including some surrendered members of Assam militan
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Police on May 4 foiled a major bank robbery plan and arrested eight robbers after a fierce gun-battle near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. A team of thieves including some surrendered members of Assam militant outfit National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were involved in the incident. Three Chinese-made pistols along with eight live rounds of ammunition and two spent cartridges were recovered from the arrestees. Arunachal Times further adds that most of the assailants were from Assam. It also added that groups like NDFB-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) are active in Districts of Namsai, East Siang, Lohit and Lower Dibang Valley.
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May - 4 
Sources further added that Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blasts were carried out by activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and the persons involved in it did not receive training in any terrorist camp. The youths involved in the attack decide
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Sources further added that Bodh Gaya (Bihar) blasts were carried out by activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and the persons involved in it did not receive training in any terrorist camp. The youths involved in the attack decided to take revenge against the attacks against Rohingya in Myanmar, and they learnt bomb making through internet and tried it out in a jungle near Ranchi (Jharkhand).
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May - 4 
The sources stated that new modus operandi for groups like the Islamic State and Al Qaeda is to use the cyber space to motivate youths to work for them and the outfits do not have to send their own men to carry out attacks. Sources pointed out that t
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The sources stated that new modus operandi for groups like the Islamic State and Al Qaeda is to use the cyber space to motivate youths to work for them and the outfits do not have to send their own men to carry out attacks. Sources pointed out that the police and security forces can keep watch on social media to find out whether anyone is involved in spreading malicious propaganda. Even the Assam Police is doing it. But it is difficult to ascertain if any youth is secretly supporting the ideology of the terror groups. If the terror groups manage to poison the minds of youths by using the cyber space, there is no way the security agencies can be aware of it.
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May - 4 
Three Maoists were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 4, reports NDTV. Hadma Madkam (22) and Deva Barse (21) were arrested near Barrevesa village, while Hidma Kawasi (25) was arrested in Kirandul Police Station
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Three Maoists were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 4, reports NDTV. Hadma Madkam (22) and Deva Barse (21) were arrested near Barrevesa village, while Hidma Kawasi (25) was arrested in Kirandul Police Station area, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. Hidma was injured on his legs during an encounter with SFs on May 2 in the forest between Perpa and Madakamiras villages in Kirandul area, he said. A Maoist ‘commander’ Madvi Muiya was shot in that encounter, he added. Hidma, ‘commander’ of Malangir area committee's action team, was an expert in assembling and planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the SP said, adding that he was carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on his head. Hadma and Deva, both ‘jan militia’ members of the outfit, were arrested by local Police when they were allegedly trying to put up put Maoist posters near Barrevesa, he said.
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May - 5 
A 25-year-old porter, Mohammad Mahroof suffered splinter injuries when a mortar shell exploded near him in Keri sector of Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Two residential houses were also damaged, while a few c
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A 25-year-old porter, Mohammad Mahroof suffered splinter injuries when a mortar shell exploded near him in Keri sector of Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Two residential houses were also damaged, while a few cattle perished in the Pakistani shelling which was still continuing intermittently, reports said. Indian troops also retaliated. However, the casualties suffered by Pakistan in the retaliatory action were not known immediately.
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May - 5 
A civilian, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed was injured in Pakistan shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Digwar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 5 night, reports Daily Excelsior
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A civilian, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed was injured in Pakistan shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Digwar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 5 night, reports Daily Excelsior
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May - 5 
A Commanding Officer (CO) Colonel Aditya Singh and two Army troopers were injured in Pakistan shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A Commanding Officer (CO) Colonel Aditya Singh and two Army troopers were injured in Pakistan shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote area of Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 5 
A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, hailing from Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir, on May 5 laid down arms and returned to the mainstream, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman did not reveal the identity of the militant, saying ‘the identi
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A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, hailing from Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir, on May 5 laid down arms and returned to the mainstream, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman did not reveal the identity of the militant, saying ‘the identity stands protected’. “One more youth from Pulwama, who was part of terror outfit JeM, has shunned the path of violence and returned to mainstream with efforts of his family and police,” he said.
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May - 5 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested from Chinghan village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on May 5, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant major’ KijenRangwang.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested from Chinghan village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on May 5, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant major’ KijenRangwang.
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May - 5 
A polling station at High School Qasbayar in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir was set ablaze during the May 5 night but the timely intervention saved it from major damage, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A polling station at High School Qasbayar in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir was set ablaze during the May 5 night but the timely intervention saved it from major damage, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 5 
A tribal person was killed while another was critically injured in two separate incidents of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 5, reports The Times of India. In the first incident, Maoi
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A tribal person was killed while another was critically injured in two separate incidents of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 5, reports The Times of India. In the first incident, Maoists gunned down a tribal person, identified as Donga Komti Weddha, at Mardhur village in Bhamragarh taluka (revenue sub-division) labelling him a ‘Police informer’. Weddha, a resident of Nainwadi village, had come to Mardhur to attend a marriage function. It’s learnt, Weddha was asleep when Maoists dragged him out of the residence of his host. He was taken outside the village and shot dead from close range. The Maoists left behind a pamphlet naming Weddha as an ‘Police informer’. In the second incident, around 150 armed Maoists assaulted one more tribal person, identified as Anantrao Kumeti, at Lavhari village, around 10 kilometres from Purada Village under Deori Taluka in Gondia District of the State. It is learnt, Maoists critically injured him by labelling him a ‘Police informer’.
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May - 5 
Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Sivasagar has reinforced night curfew in the five-kilometre belt in Assam side of Sivasagar District of Assam bordering Nagaland state with effect from May 22, 2019 for a period of 60 days, reports Nagaland post o
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Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Sivasagar has reinforced night curfew in the five-kilometre belt in Assam side of Sivasagar District of Assam bordering Nagaland state with effect from May 22, 2019 for a period of 60 days, reports Nagaland post on May 6. The curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure to prevent occurrence of anti-social elements, extremist and unlawful activities coming across the Assam-Nagaland border in the belt of Sivasagar District.
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May - 5 
Assam Rifles (AR) has restricted the passage of people traversing on unauthorised roads along the Indo-Myanmar border, reports Imphal Free Press on May 6. The restrictions were taken up as temporary routine security or precautionary measures to avoid
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Assam Rifles (AR) has restricted the passage of people traversing on unauthorised roads along the Indo-Myanmar border, reports Imphal Free Press on May 6. The restrictions were taken up as temporary routine security or precautionary measures to avoid any untoward happenings in regard to the vote counting of the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) elections. The temporary exercise is likely to be continued till April 23.Indian Express further adds that large contingent of AR 43 Battalion was deployed in all the strategic points of Imphal since May 6. including unauthorized gates used by local residents of both sides of the border. AR reportedly barred entry of any commuters or pedestrian particularly from Myanmar side.
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May - 5 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly set ablaze one vehicle and three machines engaged in a road construction work in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 5, reports NDTV. The incident occurred under Golapalli Police Station
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly set ablaze one vehicle and three machines engaged in a road construction work in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 5, reports NDTV. The incident occurred under Golapalli Police Station area, where construction work is underway on the road connecting Golapalli village to Konta town, senior Police official, Shalabh Kumar Sinha said. As per the preliminary information, a group of Maoists reached the construction site, around seven kilometres from Golapalli, which is around 500 kilometres away from capital Raipur, and threatened workers to leave the place, he said. Before fleeing from the spot, Maoists set ablaze two poclain machines, one JCB machine and a truck trailer, belonging to a private construction firm, parked there, he added. However, no one was reported hurt in the incident.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have allegedly killed two villagers on the suspicion of them being ‘Police informer’s, in two separate incidents of Maoist violence reported from Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra on May 6, reports
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have allegedly killed two villagers on the suspicion of them being ‘Police informer’s, in two separate incidents of Maoist violence reported from Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra on May 6, reports The Hans India. In one incident, the victim identified as Sudhir SarkarMandal (42), was abducted by Maoists from Bande village in EtapalliTehsil(revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on May 5 evening. The body was found late in the night in a forest near the village, Police said. In another incident, one civilian was killed by Maoists in Bhamragad area in Gadchiroli District, on suspicion that he was a ‘Police informer’, the Police said on May 6.The victim has not been identified yet by the Police.
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May - 5 
On May 5, a militant of Revolutionary Peoples’ Front/Peoples Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) was arrested from SanjenbamKamongphut near PukhriAchouba in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Chongtham.
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On May 5, a militant of Revolutionary Peoples’ Front/Peoples Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) was arrested from SanjenbamKamongphut near PukhriAchouba in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Chongtham.
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May - 5 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has deployed 15 companies of paramilitary forces during re-polling to the Tripura West Lok Sabha seat, reports Nagaland Post on May 6. An official stated that ‘On the advice of the Election Commission (EC), t
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has deployed 15 companies of paramilitary forces during re-polling to the Tripura West Lok Sabha seat, reports Nagaland Post on May 6. An official stated that ‘On the advice of the Election Commission (EC), the Ministry has deployed 11 companies of the Border Security Force and four of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’. However, the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) SriramTaranikanti said that he was yet receive an official confirmation from the EC on the re-polls. “I do not know when or in how many polling stations re-polling will be held. We have sent our reports and recommendations to the EC.
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May - 6 
A Border Security Force (BSF) officer and two civilians were injured as Pakistan army resorted to heavy mortar shelling and small arms firing targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir
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A Border Security Force (BSF) officer and two civilians were injured as Pakistan army resorted to heavy mortar shelling and small arms firing targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan violated ceasefire for the second consecutive day on May 6 by resorting to heavy mortar shelling and firing along the LoC in Mankote and Krishna Ghati sectors of Poonch District.
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May - 6 
A grenade was also hurled on a polling station at Rhomo in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir and another was thrown at Chatpora Polling Station in Pulwama town in Pulwama District. However, the grenades exploded outside the polling stations witho
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A grenade was also hurled on a polling station at Rhomo in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir and another was thrown at Chatpora Polling Station in Pulwama town in Pulwama District. However, the grenades exploded outside the polling stations without causing any damage.
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May - 6 
According to a report, a special group headed by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)'s Muzzamil Bhat from Sialkot in Pakistan and his lackeys made forays into Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka between 2005 and 2007, knowing well that these areas could be used
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According to a report, a special group headed by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)'s Muzzamil Bhat from Sialkot in Pakistan and his lackeys made forays into Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka between 2005 and 2007, knowing well that these areas could be used to further their agenda and to target India, reports The New Indian Express on May 7. The Indian state had been following Islamic militancy in Sri Lanka since 2004.The tipping point in the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Sri-Lanka had LeT foot prints all over it. Muzzamil Bhat one of the planners of 26/11 and is reported to be the architect of the Chittisinghpora massacre. The entire construct of this planto use these countries as a launch pad to train terrorists was part of his larger architecture.The FBI in its 26/11 charge sheet named Bhat as D, a key LeT military commander, who was involved in the Chittisinghpora massacre in Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of President Bill Clinton's visit to India in March 2000. In its second chargesheet, filed in a Chicago court, the FBI named an ISI officer, Major Iqbal, and four LeT operatives - SajidMajeed, Abu Qahafa, Abu Alqama and the unknown Lashkar member 'D'. About 'D' the charge sheet states that after the arrest of Zaki-ur-RehmanLakhvi in Pakistan in connection with the 26/11 attacks, he became the overall operational commander of LeT. According to FBI, 'D', who is yet to be arrested by Pakistan, was a handler of David Coleman Headley. Headley told Indian investigators that Muzzamil was involved in the Chittisinghpora massacre. In turn, Headley also said Muzzamil was most trustworthy lieutenant of Lakhvi and apart from Chittisinghpora killings of Sikhs; he planned the Akshardham temple attack in September 2002.Bhat, on the other hand, is a planner and his understanding was that with Indian intelligence and security forces keeping a close vigil on southern India in those years, he reckoned that taking the training camps offshore would be a better idea. Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) was already active in southern India, they had set up a southern chapter across the four states, while Bhatkal had become a new centrifuge.Muzzamil arrived in Sri Lanka and quickly realized that there was traction amongst Tamil Muslims after the Tsunami, and in Bangladesh among the Rohingyas between 2004-2008.But Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) which was extremely active in both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka did not allow Bhat or his henchmen to stabilize their operations. In 2011, ably abetted and assisted by Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) officer Amir Zubair Siddiqui (Counselor in the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo), a new name popped up on the radar - Zakir Hussain - who began to actively consort with and recruit Tamil Muslims on the island. The plan was to recruit them and attack diplomatic missions in Chennai and Bangalore, but RAW once again found the scent and pursued them to cut off their feed stock of financing, explosives and weapons.Once RAW had blown his cover, NIA moved in to charge sheet Siddiqui who was then visa counselor at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo. Siddiqui was arrested for allegedly conspiring to attack vital establishments in India and was quietly withdrawn before the NIA's request under Mutual Assistance Legal Treaty (MLAT) reached Colombo.The terror plot was uncovered after the NIA police personnel arrested an ISI agent Mohammed Zakir Hussain (37) through the 'Q' Branch of the Tamil Nadu police in 2013. The reason was that he was gathering details about vital installations in Tamil Nadu and sent photographs to Siddiqui. Hussain used his counterparts Sivabalan and Mohammad Salim to circulate Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in the state.During questioning, Hussain also confessed that he had also used Rafeeque (29) to pump in FICN in the state.A much larger network of Maldivians, Sri Lankan Muslims and Malaysian Tamils was discovered through this overarching probe.
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May - 6 
Chief Electoral Officer Shailendra Kumar said that the overall voter turnout in the six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir was 44.51 per cent, which was five per cent down from the 49.52 per cent recorded in the 2014 election, reports Daily Excelsi
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Chief Electoral Officer Shailendra Kumar said that the overall voter turnout in the six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir was 44.51 per cent, which was five per cent down from the 49.52 per cent recorded in the 2014 election, reports Daily Excelsior. He said that with the completion of the today’s (May 6) phase, the overall poll percentage of Anantnag constituency has touched 8.76. With the completion of all five phases of polling today (May 6) the total percentage of voting in various parliamentary constituencies in the state including Baramulla, Jammu, Srinagar, Udhampur, Anantnag and Ladakh was recorded at 44.51 percent. “Shopian district recorded a turnout of 2.88 per cent, while Pulwama registered a turnout of 2.14 per cent. The average for the two districts was 2.81 per cent,” Kumar said. He added that the election was largely peaceful, with two incidents of grenade attacks at polling stations in the militancy-infested south Kashmir districts, but no one was hurt in these attacks.
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May - 6 
Deputy Superintendent of Police Shafat Hussain was injured at Nadpora in Shopian District in stone pelting incident on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Stone pelting incidents were also reported from several areas of Tral, ParigamPulwama and MuranRajp
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Deputy Superintendent of Police Shafat Hussain was injured at Nadpora in Shopian District in stone pelting incident on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Stone pelting incidents were also reported from several areas of Tral, ParigamPulwama and MuranRajpora area on May 6.
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May - 6 
Former Intelligence Officer Gopal B Hosur stated that Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which had orchestrated terror attacks in India, including Mumbai and Bengaluru, had engaged its operative Abu Hamza to set up bases in various parts of the co
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Former Intelligence Officer Gopal B Hosur stated that Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which had orchestrated terror attacks in India, including Mumbai and Bengaluru, had engaged its operative Abu Hamza to set up bases in various parts of the country, reports The New Indian Express on May 7.Hamza hired a man from Bihar and they carried out the December 28, 2005 attack at the Indian Institute of Science, killing mathematics professor MunishChanderPuri of IIT-Delhi and injuring four, Gopal B Hosur, former ADGP in the department said."The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) had engaged Abu Hamza to plant terror in various parts of India. He in turn found Sababuddin from Bihar to carry out terror operations Sababuddin got admission to a local college in Bengaluru only to get an identity card. His intention was to set up a base and to survey the city," Hosur said.Hosur said he came to know of LeT's role in the IISc attack after interrogating Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the terrorist nabbed alive after the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
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May - 6 
In Mankote, a Sub-Inspector of the BSF, Gokul Anand Ojha was injured in shelling by Pakistan troops, the officials said. Two civilians, identified as Maqsood Ahmed and Ashiq Hussain were also injured in the shelling, which continued throughout the ni
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In Mankote, a Sub-Inspector of the BSF, Gokul Anand Ojha was injured in shelling by Pakistan troops, the officials said. Two civilians, identified as Maqsood Ahmed and Ashiq Hussain were also injured in the shelling, which continued throughout the night, the officials said. Pakistan army shelled the civilian areas to cause casualties, they added. Due to the intense firing, a fire broke out in a forest area along the LoC, the officials said.
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May - 6 
Indian Army’s strength along the Western frontiers with Pakistan especially in Jammu and Kashmir will get major boost with Government decision to clear purchase of 464 Russian-origin upgraded T-90 `Main Battle Tanks’ on the Line of Control (LoC) to m
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Indian Army’s strength along the Western frontiers with Pakistan especially in Jammu and Kashmir will get major boost with Government decision to clear purchase of 464 Russian-origin upgraded T-90 `Main Battle Tanks’ on the Line of Control (LoC) to meet with any eventuality on the borders, reports Daily Excelsior on May 7. Official sources said that the process for procurement of upgraded T-90 Main Battle Tanks, which have been named as ‘Bhishma’ has been set into motion by the Ministry of Defence after nod to the project by the Cabinet Committee on Security. The purchases were estimated to cost INR 13,448 crore. “The indent to produce 464 T-90 tanks would soon be placed on the Avadi Heavy Vehicle Factory [Tamil Nadu] under the Ordinance Factory Board as the Cabinet Committee on Security has already cleared the project,” sources said, adding that deployment of tanks would actually be started in 2022 and could be completed around 2026.
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May - 6 
Ladakh Parliamentary constituency, which went to polling on May 6 in the fifth and final phase in Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a turnout of 71.01 per cent with Leh District accounting for 62.63 percent voting and Kargil District witnessing a massive 7
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Ladakh Parliamentary constituency, which went to polling on May 6 in the fifth and final phase in Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a turnout of 71.01 per cent with Leh District accounting for 62.63 percent voting and Kargil District witnessing a massive 79.5 percent turnout, reports Daily Excelsior. A total of 1,23,475 votes were polled on May 6 from a total of 1,74,618. In Leh District, 54,585 votes were polled from a total of 87,159 while in Kargil District, 68,890 votes were cast from out of 86,669. Official sources said that May 6’s voting percentage of 71.1 on Ladakh seat was marginally up from 70.78 recorded in 2014 general elections. Polling in entire Ladakh constituency remained peaceful with no incident of any kind of violence reported from any of the 559 polling stations set up for 1,74,618 electorates. “There was no report of any scuffle between supporters of candidates or any other poll-related violence from any area of entire Ladakh seat,’’ sources said, adding that only a couple of incidents of mal-functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were received but they were rectified immediately, leading to resumption of voting.
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, a joint team Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested five Maoists fromdifferent places under Roshanganj Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar late on May 6, report UNI.Superintendent of Police (SP), Sushil
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Meanwhile, a joint team Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested five Maoists fromdifferent places under Roshanganj Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar late on May 6, report UNI.Superintendent of Police (SP), Sushil Kumar said, 159th battalion of CRPF arrested two extremists of CPI-Maoist, identified as Santosh Yadav and Santosh Kumar near BaramMoriavillage under Roshanganj Police Station area and on the basis of their interrogation, three moreMaoists were arrested from different places under the same Police Station area. Three other arrested Maoists were identified as Sardar Yadav, Gopal Yadav and Indradev Yadav. SP, Kumar said all arrested Maoists were active members of CPI-Maoist and were involved in various unlawfulactivities under various Police Station areas in Gaya District.Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, caps, equipment for triggering bomb explosion, two motorcycles and objectionablepamphlets were recovered from their possession, Police said.
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, top functionaries of the CPI-Maoist and at least 120 others have been named in the Police case registered in connection with the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 1 that killed 15 Policeme
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Meanwhile, top functionaries of the CPI-Maoist and at least 120 others have been named in the Police case registered in connection with the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 1 that killed 15 Policemen and a driver, reports NDTV.The case has been registered at Purada Police Station in Gadchiroli District, an official said.CPI-Maoist former ‘general secretary’MuppalaLakshman Rao aliasGanapathy, current ‘chief’NambalaKeshav Rao aliasBasavraj, who was earlier head of the Maoists ‘Central Military Commission, CMC’, are the top functionaries of the CPI-Maoist named in the FIR.The others include MallojulaaliasVenugopal Rao aliasBhupathi who is in-charge of the Maoist centered around Lalgarh in West Midnapore Districtof West Bengal, an official said.Top Maoist operatives like KatakamSudarshanaliasAnand, Satyanarayan Reddy, MilindTeltumbde, Bhaskar Rao Hichkani have also been named as accused, he added.The others are Pulluri Prasad Rao aliasChandranna, LokatiChandran Rao, GokulMadavi, NavluramTulavi, DinkarGotta, Vilas Kolla, JagdishTekam, MadhuMansingTekam, UmeshWaddo, Maini Bogga, Vinod Bogga, KedarPijjo, all operating at different levels of the Maoist hierarchy, the official said.Pulluri, Madhu and Maini are the women cadre, he informed.The Maoists have been charged under sections 302 (murder), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 143 (member of an unlawful assembly), 147 (common intention), 120 (B) (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code besides sections 5 and 28 of the Arms Act and under provisions of the Maharashtra Police Act.Sections 16, 18, 20, 23 of the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) have also been invoked against them in the case.
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May - 6 
Mohammed Sabir alias Ayub, the fugitive accused, among the most wanted in terrorism cases in Kerela, is settled in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi and using that country’s passport to travel to Dubai. Sabir is an accused in the Kalamassery bus burni
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Mohammed Sabir alias Ayub, the fugitive accused, among the most wanted in terrorism cases in Kerela, is settled in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi and using that country’s passport to travel to Dubai. Sabir is an accused in the Kalamassery bus burning case, the trial of which will commence at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) court soon, reports The New Indian Express on May 7. “We’ve information that he’s frequently travelling between Dubai and Rawalpindi using a Pakistani passport. As he’s holed up in Pakistan, like Indian Mujahideen (IM) founder Riyaz Bhatkal and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, extraditing him to India is a daunting task,” an officer said. A native of Marakkarkandi in Kannur, Sabir left India for Dubai when agencies started a manhunt for the suspects having links with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) after four Keralites were killed in Kashmir in an encounter with security forces in 2008.He along with ThadiyantavidaNazeer were the main men for LeT in south India. While Nazeer was traced to a hideout in Bangladesh, Sabir fled to Dubai using a fake passport. “During an interrogation of a terror suspect in 2016, we got information that Sabir met some Keralities in Dubai. From there he moved to Pakistan,” an officer said.Sabir came on the agencies’ radar after he allegedly hatched a plot to murder former Chief Minister E K Nayanar in 1999.A lookout notice and Interpol red corner notice are pending against him.
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May - 6 
On May 6, a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant was arrested from Tinsukia District in Assam, tweeted Eastern Army Command. The arrested militant was a ‘sergeant major’ in KLO.
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On May 6, a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant was arrested from Tinsukia District in Assam, tweeted Eastern Army Command. The arrested militant was a ‘sergeant major’ in KLO.
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May - 6 
The Ministry of Railways has given its nod to the Meghalaya Government to set up the Entry-Exit point at Mendipathar Railway station in North Garo Hills District, reports Northeast Today. Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma informed that the State Govern
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The Ministry of Railways has given its nod to the Meghalaya Government to set up the Entry-Exit point at Mendipathar Railway station in North Garo Hills District, reports Northeast Today. Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma informed that the State Government received the information recently adding that work for setting up the entry-exit point at Mendipathar RS will begin within this month. Stating that influx and illegal immigration is a cause of concern for the state, Conrad said the government is trying to address the issue through various mechanisms.
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May - 6 
The voting in Pulwama and Shopian Districts of Anantnag Parliamentary constituency in Jammu and Kashmir remained by and large peaceful amid tight security with voter turnout recorded lowest at 2.81 percent as in majority of the areas people didn’t vo
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The voting in Pulwama and Shopian Districts of Anantnag Parliamentary constituency in Jammu and Kashmir remained by and large peaceful amid tight security with voter turnout recorded lowest at 2.81 percent as in majority of the areas people didn’t vote, reports Daily Excelsior. Pulwama District registered the lowest voter turnout of 1.51 per cent followed by Shopian which recorded 2.64 per cent turnout. The Election Commission (EC) had established 695 polling stations across the districts for the smooth conduct of elections.
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May - 6 
There were two grenade and equal number of petrol bomb attacks on polling stations in twin District of Shopian and Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no damage. A petrol bomb was thrown at Government Mi
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There were two grenade and equal number of petrol bomb attacks on polling stations in twin District of Shopian and Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no damage. A petrol bomb was thrown at Government Middle School Batnoor in Tral assembly segment in Pulwama District and another was thrown at Government High School Boys, Shopian in Shopian District on May 6. In both the attacks, no damage was caused.
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May - 6 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one who played a key role in planting three IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) during the election phase in Visakha Agency, and four-armed militia members surrendered before Superinte
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one who played a key role in planting three IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) during the election phase in Visakha Agency, and four-armed militia members surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), AttadaBabujeein Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on May 6, reports The Hindu.The two Maoists were identified as GolluriBirusualias Mahesh (24) of Kotipalli village in Malkangiri District of Odisha, and GolluriRamayyaalias Rahul (25) of Nanubaru village underPedabayaluMandal(administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District. Both of them were from PedabayaluDalam (armed squad).According to the SP, the Rahul was part of the team that laid three IEDs at Cheekupanasa village during the recent General and Assembly elections 2019. The explosives were detected by the Police team before they could be detonated by the Maoists.Rahul was also involved in the killing of Ramayya and PangiSivayya at Busiput in 2015 and 2016 and in the killing of Surya and Kishor at Maddigaruvu in 2017. He was also involved in famine raids.Mahesh too was involved in the killing of PangiSivayya and was involved in three exchanges of fire at Munchingput, Chitrakonda and GV Veedhi. He was also involved in arson and holding ‘praja court’s (people’s court held by the Maoists).Both of them joined as militia members in 2008 and were promoted as dalam members in 2016. After receiving armed training, they were allowed to handle 12 bores guns and .303 Lee Enfield rifles. The armed militia members who surrendered include KorraSathibabu (37) of G. Madugula, GolluriSatyanarayana (19), KorraGanapathi (40) and KorraPethro (19), all from PedabayaluMandal. All of them were under the PedabayaluDalam.The militia members were basically engaged to provide food to the Maoists, attending and mobilising people for Maoist meetings, performing sentry duties, assisting the Maoist cadres in planting landmines and pasting Maoist posters.
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May - 6 
United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on May 6 met External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and briefed her on the Afghan peace process, reports The Indian Express. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokespe
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United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on May 6 met External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and briefed her on the Afghan peace process, reports The Indian Express. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said both sides discussed the role of all regional stakeholders in bringing peace and development to Afghanistan, adding India will work with key partners in the coming days.Last week, the US officials held their sixth round of talks with the Taliban.In March, India had conveyed to the US that it should not withdraw its troops from Afghanistan without putting in place an elected a “political structure” to govern the country. Major powers such as the US, Russia and Iran have been reaching out to the Taliban as part of efforts to push the stalled Afghan peace process.
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May - 7 
A civilian identified as Kadti Ganga (35), a resident of Maraiguda village under Errabor Police Station limits, was thrashed to death by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who branded him as ‘Police informer’ in Sukma Dist
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A civilian identified as Kadti Ganga (35), a resident of Maraiguda village under Errabor Police Station limits, was thrashed to death by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who branded him as ‘Police informer’ in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 7, reports The Pioneer.“Few armed Naxals on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday stormed into the house of Ganga and took him away,” Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP),DS Maravi said.Later on the next day morning his body was found nearby along with a hand written note which said, “Kadti Ganga was killed by Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] of PLGA (People's Liberation Guerrilla Army). If anyone in the village is working for the police, then they must stop doing so or else they will be also killed. Konta area committee CPI (Maoist).”
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May - 7 
A jeweler named Raju Shah and Nikki Kumari, his 20-year old daughter, were shot at allegedly by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres dressed as Policemen in an area under Malaypur Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on May
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A jeweler named Raju Shah and Nikki Kumari, his 20-year old daughter, were shot at allegedly by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres dressed as Policemen in an area under Malaypur Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on May 7, reports New Kerala. Both the father-daughter duo sustained injuries in the firing incident. According to one of the relatives, "Around 100-150 Naxals surrounded Raju's home while 15-20 Naxals came inside and started looting the valuables. When Raju protested against this, the Naxals shot at him and his daughter." However, a hospital official said, "The jeweler was shot in his hand and his daughter was shot in both the thighs. Their condition is said to be stable."
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May - 7 
Additional 38 Companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed in Arunachal Pradesh during and after the counting of votes, which is scheduled on May 23, reports Assam Tribune on May 8. 80 different cases on poll-related violence in A
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Additional 38 Companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed in Arunachal Pradesh during and after the counting of votes, which is scheduled on May 23, reports Assam Tribune on May 8. 80 different cases on poll-related violence in Arunachal Pradesh during the Lok Sabha election in the state.
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May - 7 
An Assam Rifles (AR) compendium on ‘Indo-Myanmar border management’ has claimed that military diplomacy with the eastern neighbour has picked up over the years, reports Northeast Now on May 8. The compendium stated that coordinated patrolling underta
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An Assam Rifles (AR) compendium on ‘Indo-Myanmar border management’ has claimed that military diplomacy with the eastern neighbour has picked up over the years, reports Northeast Now on May 8. The compendium stated that coordinated patrolling undertaken by Border Guarding Forces of both countries has picked up over the years. It also said that the bilateral engagement with each other has been extended to the military levels too. A number of military diplomacy actions are undertaken regularly by both the armies. Regional Border Committee (RBC)is held one every six months – twice a year, once in Imphal (Manipur) and once in Kalay (Myanmar) alternatively. The Indian delegation is headed by the GOC, Spear Corps (3rd Corps) at Dimapur, while the Myanmar delegation is headed by the Regional Commander of Northwest Region, headquartered at Mongywa in Sagaing division.Steps to improve real-time intelligence sharing on insurgent movements have been discussed at the RBC meetings, alongwith serious trans-border issues like drugs and arms smuggling.
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May - 7 
An Islamic State (IS) suspect with alleged links to RiyasAboobackeralias Abu Dujana,a member of IS’ Kasargod module in Kerala who was arrested last week and was deported from Doha on May 7 evening, an Intelligence Bureau official familiar with the de
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An Islamic State (IS) suspect with alleged links to RiyasAboobackeralias Abu Dujana,a member of IS’ Kasargod module in Kerala who was arrested last week and was deported from Doha on May 7 evening, an Intelligence Bureau official familiar with the development said, reports Hindustan Times on May 8.The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took the custody of the man, identified as Faisal, as soon as he was brought to Delhi.The official said, Faisal, also a native of Kerala, had been in regular touch with Aboobacker, who was arrested last week. The latter was allegedly planning suicide attacks in Kerala after being inspired by the mastermind of Sri Lanka bombings, Maulvi Zahran Bin Hashim, leader of National TowheedJama’at (NTJ).Agencies suspect that IS members, including Aboobacker, Faisal, Abdulla (in Afghanistan) and others were planning something big in India as well.Members of Coimbatore module and Kasargod module of IS in Tamil Nadu and Kerala respectively, were either in touch with Sri Lanka attacks mastermind or followed his speeches.Zahran Hashim and another Sri Lanka bomber, Mohammad Azaan, had travelled to India in 2017 and 2018 to discuss the plans of Islamic State.The NIA has claimed Aboobacker followed speeches/videos of Zahran Hashim for more than a year and had also followed the speeches of Zakir Naik.“Riyas revealed that he was also having online chat with Abdul Khayoom alias Abu Khalid (suspect in the Valapattanam ISIS case) who was believed to be in Syria,” the NIA stated in a statement last week.
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May - 7 
Nearly 10% of mock attacks launched during India’s largest ever coastal security exercise in January 2019 were successful in breaching the multilayered defenses, three officials with knowledge of the matter said on condition of anonymity, reports Hin
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Nearly 10% of mock attacks launched during India’s largest ever coastal security exercise in January 2019 were successful in breaching the multilayered defenses, three officials with knowledge of the matter said on condition of anonymity, reports Hindustan Times on May 8. “It is still possible to sneak in despite a massive infrastructure upgrade,” said one of the officials.The two-day exercise – Operation Sea Vigil – was simultaneously undertaken on the eastern and western coast to check coastal safety measures put into place after the November 2008 Mumbai attacks.The officials said small boats, which are less that 20 metres in length, and are yet to get Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) remain a primary cause of concern. An AIS automatically provides information about a vessel to other ships and to coastal authorities. India has about 250,000 such small boats, according to figures available with the Indian Navy.The potential threat from smaller rogue boats is likely to be addressed as a satellite-guided friend or foe identification system of the Indian Space Research Organisation with a two-way messaging system in all local languages is finally ready for induction within the next three or four months.The system was successfully tested on about 1,100 smaller fishing boats in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry recently. “The transponders will be inducted soon,” a second official said.The ill-equipped maritime police forces of coastal states are also a cause of concern for the Indian Navy, which is the lead agency for coastal security. “Serviceability [or availability of boats] is as low as 50%,” said a third official.Only half the boats are available when required and policemen posted to the state maritime police wings get shifted after two to three years. “Sea training starts all over again,” said the second official cited above.The Navy has suggested to state police forces to enlist sailors, who are about to retire, to man their maritime wings. “Instead of training a new batch of policemen every three years, superannuating sailors could be inducted into the state maritime police forces,” the second official said. The third official, who is also involved in analyzing Operation Sea Vigil, blamed lack of adequate training, motivation and non-availability of boats with state maritime police wings for the success of mock attacks.
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May - 7 
On December 7, two unidentified terrorists, believed to be cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), entered into the house of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party’s Baramulla Zonal president, Wajahat Hussain, at Kanispora in the outskirts of Baramulla tow
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On December 7, two unidentified terrorists, believed to be cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), entered into the house of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party’s Baramulla Zonal president, Wajahat Hussain, at Kanispora in the outskirts of Baramulla town and held the PDP leader’s wife, mother-in-law, maid and father-in-law captive. Later, troops of Rashtriya Rifles 22 Bn laid siege to the house and managed to rescue all the captives. However, no firing has been reported even as troops were trying to get the terrorist duo to surrender. DIG north Kashmir, Raja Aijaz Ali, stated that Police and Army had tightened the cordon around the house.
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May - 7 
On May 7, six Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Gossaigaon in Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrested individuals were declared as foreigners by the Foreigners’ Tribunal previously in 2006 and 2011, adds Northeast Toda
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On May 7, six Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Gossaigaon in Kokrajhar District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrested individuals were declared as foreigners by the Foreigners’ Tribunal previously in 2006 and 2011, adds Northeast Today.
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May - 7 
On the same day two Kuki National Army (KNA) militants were arrested from at K. Lhangjol and Naosem villages in Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestees were identified as SeiminlenSimte and Jangon alias OnpuHaokip adds
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On the same day two Kuki National Army (KNA) militants were arrested from at K. Lhangjol and Naosem villages in Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestees were identified as SeiminlenSimte and Jangon alias OnpuHaokip adds Imphal Free Press.
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May - 7 
Re-polling in 168 booths in 26 Assembly segments under Tripura West parliamentary constituency will be held on May 12, reports Morung Express ON May 8. An EC letter to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) SriramTaranikanti said that EC had declared the Apri
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Re-polling in 168 booths in 26 Assembly segments under Tripura West parliamentary constituency will be held on May 12, reports Morung Express ON May 8. An EC letter to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) SriramTaranikanti said that EC had declared the April 11 voting at 168 polling stations to be void and appoints May 12 as the date for holding fresh polls.
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May - 7 
Two militants of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested from Angtha (Imphal East) and Thoubal (Thoubal District) in Manipur on May 7, tweets Eastern Army Command. The arrested KYKL milit
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Two militants of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested from Angtha (Imphal East) and Thoubal (Thoubal District) in Manipur on May 7, tweets Eastern Army Command. The arrested KYKL militant was identified as IrengbamSujil Singh alias Lalloi
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May - 7 
Two of the Sri Lankan suicide bombers, Ilham Ahmed Mohammad Ebrahim and his older brother Inshaf Ahmed, who had led the fidayeen attacks in Shangri-La and Cinnamon Grand Hotel which claimed 253 lives and injured more than 500 people, had travelled to
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Two of the Sri Lankan suicide bombers, Ilham Ahmed Mohammad Ebrahim and his older brother Inshaf Ahmed, who had led the fidayeen attacks in Shangri-La and Cinnamon Grand Hotel which claimed 253 lives and injured more than 500 people, had travelled to Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi with valid passports on business in 2012, reports The New Indian Express on May 8. Indian investigating agencies have confirmed that two of them did, in fact, visit India in 2012 on business visas, but the duo did not receive any kind of training.Their father Mohammed Ibrahim, who was subsequently arrested, is a spice tycoon and his company Ishana Exports Pvt Ltd, based in Colombo, is listed in Trade India’s list of verified exporters offering quality spices and copper tubes, top sources in central intelligence agencies said.“Ishana has business interests in various cities from Kerala to Delhi. Seven years ago, Inshaf and Ilham had come on a business trip. They neither visited Kashmir nor did they participate in any training camp in India as has been alleged by the Sri Lankan army chief,” the source said.Highly placed sources have said that Sri Lanka has not yet shared any leads or information that link that attackers to India or their travel.Indian agencies have sought information from their counterparts in the island nation on the timeline and travel details of the terrorists to India along with their photographs. “Since the army chief has made a specific statement on the travel of some of the suicide bombers to India, they should be in possession of the information, which is critical for the security of the region. Sri Lanka has so far not provided any details. Hence, it (Senanayeke’s statement) remains in a realm of speculation,” said a highly placed source.
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A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist, identified as Irfan ahmad Lone injured in a suspected militant attack on May 8 in Zainapora area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to his injuries on May 16 (today), reports Greater Kashmir
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A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist, identified as Irfan ahmad Lone injured in a suspected militant attack on May 8 in Zainapora area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to his injuries on May 16 (today), reports Greater Kashmir.
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May - 8 
According to a senior Police officer Assam Police border wing, which deals with detection of illegal migrants residing, has over the last one month detained 125 people who were declared as illegals by the Foreigners Tribunals in the state but were ab
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According to a senior Police officer Assam Police border wing, which deals with detection of illegal migrants residing, has over the last one month detained 125 people who were declared as illegals by the Foreigners Tribunals in the state but were absconding, reports Indian Express on May 9. An official stated that ‘At least 125 declared foreigners have been taken into detention in the last 30 days.’ Districts such as Dhubri, Nalbari and Barpeta of lower Assam have witnessed a considerable number of detentions during the drive to apprehend illegals across most districts of the state.
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May - 8 
According to Indian Intelligence agencies, at least five ULFA-I cadres have been killed in past two months for attempting to surrender, reports Asian Age on May 9. Assam Tribune further adds that total number of such people killed since 2013 is aroun
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According to Indian Intelligence agencies, at least five ULFA-I cadres have been killed in past two months for attempting to surrender, reports Asian Age on May 9. Assam Tribune further adds that total number of such people killed since 2013 is around 20.
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May - 8 
According to Police, ULFA-I had launched a drive for fresh recruitment when the agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was at its peak and some had joined, reports Assam Tribune on May 8. There has been no report of any fresh recruitment
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According to Police, ULFA-I had launched a drive for fresh recruitment when the agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was at its peak and some had joined, reports Assam Tribune on May 8. There has been no report of any fresh recruitment in the last couple of months.
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May - 8 
According to surrendered ULFA-I militants, they used to plant vegetables near the camps, but they lost their cultivations when the camps were taken over. The ULFA-I members also buried sacks of rice within ten-kilometre radius of the camps to be used
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According to surrendered ULFA-I militants, they used to plant vegetables near the camps, but they lost their cultivations when the camps were taken over. The ULFA-I members also buried sacks of rice within ten-kilometre radius of the camps to be used in tough situation and they managed to dig out some sacks after the camps were taken over and some small groups managed to sustain with that for some time
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May - 8 
Accused discussed logistics, execution of attacks in Bastar of Chhattisgarh and Gadchiroli in Maharashtra with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), says prosecution in Elgar Parishad case, reports The Indian Express on May 9. The prosecution
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Accused discussed logistics, execution of attacks in Bastar of Chhattisgarh and Gadchiroli in Maharashtra with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), says prosecution in Elgar Parishad case, reports The Indian Express on May 9. The prosecution has claimed that the “emails” are addressed to Comrade Surendra, a name denoting lawyer Surendra Gadling and activists Varavara Rao and Rona Wilson, who are among the 23 accused in the case.The accused in the ElgaarParishad case and some “underground Maoists” discussed the execution and logistical arrangements for carrying out Maoist attacks in Bastar and Gadchiroli, the prosecution claimed in a special court in Pune on May 8, while quoting purported emails between the two parties. The emails also included plans for arranging weapons and future attacks, said the prosecution.District Government Pleader UjjwalaPawar read out parts of the purported communication by alleged underground Maoists including Comrade Prakash, Comrade Sudarshan and Comrade Milind. The prosecution has claimed that the “emails” are addressed to Comrade Surendra, a name denoting lawyer Surendra Gadling and activists Varavara Rao and Rona Wilson, who are among the 23 accused in the case.“These emails, which have been written over 2016 and 2017, are about the arrangement of funding, logistics, weapons, mobilisation of Maoist cadre for Naxal attacks in areas like Bastar and Gadchiroli… thus showing that these accused are not only members of the banned CPI-Maoist but have been actively involved in execution of terrorist activities in Maoist-infested areas.” Pawar said while concluding her arguments.
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Additionally, ULFA-I ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah has started feeling the pressure of his crumbling militant outfit, reports Asian Age on May 9. They also added that largescale desertions are increasing in the militant group which is why Paresh Baruah order
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Additionally, ULFA-I ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah has started feeling the pressure of his crumbling militant outfit, reports Asian Age on May 9. They also added that largescale desertions are increasing in the militant group which is why Paresh Baruah ordered the killing of his cadres. Sources also added that Paresh Baruah has turned into a weapon smuggler for most of the North Eastern insurgent groups.
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Amritsar (rural) police have arrested a serving soldier of Indian Army for allegedly spying for Pakistan and have seized sensitive documents from his possession in the area of Khasa cantonment in Amritsar, reports Times of India on May 9. Senior supe
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Amritsar (rural) police have arrested a serving soldier of Indian Army for allegedly spying for Pakistan and have seized sensitive documents from his possession in the area of Khasa cantonment in Amritsar, reports Times of India on May 9. Senior superintendent of Police, Amritsar, rural, Vikramjit Duggal said on May 9 that police had arrested Malkiat Singh alias Fauji, resident of village Mahwal, situated close to international border with Pakistan, falling under Gharinda Police Station who was serving as ‘sepoy’ in Indian army and was currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir. Police had recovered suspicious photographs, 3 mobile phones, training manual of Indian army, army’s movement details and other sensitive documents having secret information of military areas, etc. The preliminary investigations revealed that Malkiat Singh was in touch with agents of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and Pakistani smugglers through email, mobile phone and social media apps including WhatsApp. Malkiat Singh had been serving in the army since 2012 added Duggal. He said police was investigating into the matter and was hopeful of exposure of major leads into the spying network and arrest of more suspicious persons.
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An 18-year-old United States (US) national on May 8 pleaded guilty to the charges supporting and recruiting fighters for Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) which carried out the deadly 2008 Mumbai terror attack, reports The New Indi
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An 18-year-old United States (US) national on May 8 pleaded guilty to the charges supporting and recruiting fighters for Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) which carried out the deadly 2008 Mumbai terror attack, reports The New Indian Express on May 9. Michael Kyle Sewell, from Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested in February, has admitted to encouraging an individual, identified in court documents only as coconspirator 1, to join the LeT.According to the guilty plea, Sewell provided the coconspirator, who he spoke to on social media, with contact information for an individual he believed could facilitate the coconspirator's travel to Pakistan to join the LeT. Unknown to Sewell and the coconspirator, the facilitator was an undercover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent.Sewell and the co-conspirator discussed what the co-conspirator should say to the undercover agent who posed as the facilitator, in order to gain the facilitator's trust and be permitted to join the LeT.
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An encounter took place on May 8 at Nagadubi village near Jagun in Tinsukia(Tinsukia District) in Assam between Para Special Forces and unidentified militants, reports Nagaland post. Assam Police sources stated that a group of four hardcore suspected
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An encounter took place on May 8 at Nagadubi village near Jagun in Tinsukia(Tinsukia District) in Assam between Para Special Forces and unidentified militants, reports Nagaland post. Assam Police sources stated that a group of four hardcore suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants are reportedly moving along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. According to a security personnel ‘Two armed rebels were taking shelter in a deserted hut at Nagadubi village. The duo panicked on seeing the security forces and started firing at them. The jawans also fired back. However, no casualties have been reported on either side.’
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Assam Tribune on May 8 reports that militants have scattered after the Myanmar Army took over the militant camps and that they were staying in the Naga villages, while, some are staying in makeshift camps in the jungles. According to sources, surviva
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Assam Tribune on May 8 reports that militants have scattered after the Myanmar Army took over the militant camps and that they were staying in the Naga villages, while, some are staying in makeshift camps in the jungles. According to sources, survival has become a major problem for the militants in Myanmar as they have to collect rice from the villagers to eat, while, there is severe shortage of other stuff. At least 20 important members of the ULFA-I and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) have surrendered after the clamp down of Myanmar Army on Indian Insurgents in Myanmar.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresset ablaze a mixer machine used in road construction work and a water tanker in Karka village under EtapalliTehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra late on May 8, reports Business
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresset ablaze a mixer machine used in road construction work and a water tanker in Karka village under EtapalliTehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra late on May 8, reports Business Standard."The mixer machine and the water tanker were engaged in the construction of a road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY) in MouzaGhotsur in Etapalli area," a statement by Gadchiroli Police said."The government is carrying out several development programmes to provide basic amenities in the region. But, the Naxals are creating hurdles in the work to deprive the tribals of development," it said.
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Controversial Islamic preacher ZaikNaik has said he is ready to return to India if the Supreme Court gives an assurance that he would not be arrested till his conviction, report The Indian Express on May 9. Naik is living in Malaysia after fleeing fr
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Controversial Islamic preacher ZaikNaik has said he is ready to return to India if the Supreme Court gives an assurance that he would not be arrested till his conviction, report The Indian Express on May 9. Naik is living in Malaysia after fleeing from India in 2016. He has been given permanent resident status by the Malaysian government.“Before the BJP government came, you could speak against the government, and at least 80 per cent of the times you would get justice. Today, the chances are 10-20 per cent.“Moreover, if we see the history, more than 90 per cent Muslims who faced terror charges have been let free after 10-15 years. So if I look at an average, I will be behind bars for about 10 years, and my entire mission would get disrupted. Why should I be a fool,” he said.The preacher said the NIA can question him in Malaysia if they want. When asked whether he will return to India if he has an assurance of justice, Naik said, “If there is an assurance from the Supreme Court of India, that if DrZakirNaik comes, they will not arrest me till I am convicted, I will come.”The preacher was booked by the NIA after his name cropped up during the probe of a terror attack on Gulshan’s Holey Artisan Bakery (cafe) in Dhaka’s posh diplomatic area, claimed by the Islamic State (IS) terror group.The NIA had registered a case against him and his organisation Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) under anti-terror laws and for allegedly promoting enmity between groups on the basis of religion and race.
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three-woman cadres, were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in the hilly Kituakanti forest terrain under Padua Police Station limitsin Koraput Distr
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three-woman cadres, were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in the hilly Kituakanti forest terrain under Padua Police Station limitsin Koraput District of Odishaon May 8, reports The Hindu.According to Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP),Kanwar Vishal Singh, based on intelligence reports of a congregation of Maoist cadres in the region, an operation was launched on May 8 morning.Four teams of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel involved in this operation, ended up killing the five-armed Maoists.One of the Maoists killed in the encounter, was identified as SwaroopaaliasRinki, an accused in the killing of ArakuMember of Legislative Assembly (MLA)KidariSarveswara Rao and former MLA Siveri Soma. Rinki carried a reward of INR 600,000, and also a trusted ‘lieutenant’ of Aruna and Chalapathi, who led the Kidari operation, on September 22, 2018. Two more slain Maoists were identified as area committee members, JappirayingiSattiBabualiasDasu of Gurthedu in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, who carried a reward of INR 400,000 and Krishna Watekaalias Prakash of Narayanpatna inKoraput District of Odisha.However, the identities of the remaining two are yet to be established. “They were members of the Nandapur area committee of the Koraput division of Maoists,” the Koraput SP said.Two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles and two Self Loading Rifles (SLRs)were also recovered from them, apart from other paraphernalia like kit bags and solar chargers.
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Meanwhile, a Maoist was killed and several others were suspected to have been injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarhin the early hours of May 8, reports The Indian Express.Senior Police officers said
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Meanwhile, a Maoist was killed and several others were suspected to have been injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarhin the early hours of May 8, reports The Indian Express.Senior Police officers said the body of one woman Maoist operative had been recovered. At least one other operative was killed in the gun battle though no other bodies were recovered, they said. The encounter took place near Gonderas village on the Dantewada-Sukma border, where the Malangir Area Committee of the Maoists usually operates. The senior officer on conditions of anonymity said, “The firing began at around 4.45 am, when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) personnel were in Gonderas village. The exchange lasted over half an hour, and while there were no injuries or casualties on our sides, there is clear evidence of them being injured or killed. One female cadre’s body has also been recovered.”
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Meanwhile, Police busted a militant hideout in Ganderbal area of Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Working on a credible input, Police and Security Forces (SFs) busted a militant hideout in Gagangeer area and
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Meanwhile, Police busted a militant hideout in Ganderbal area of Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Working on a credible input, Police and Security Forces (SFs) busted a militant hideout in Gagangeer area and recovered incriminating material, arms and ammunition.
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Police arrested a Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Afzal from the International Border (IB) near Border Outpost (BOP) Ban Galar in Samba sector in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Afzal i
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Police arrested a Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Afzal from the International Border (IB) near Border Outpost (BOP) Ban Galar in Samba sector in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Afzal is a resident of village Nihar in Shakargarh area of Narowal District of Pakistan. After questioning, the Border Security Force (BSF) handed over the Pakistani national to local Police for questioning.
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Security agencies have come to know that militants who want to surrender are facing hurdles,reports Assam Tribune on May 8. To come back to India, the militants have to come through Naga villages, which have supporters and sympathizers of National So
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Security agencies have come to know that militants who want to surrender are facing hurdles,reports Assam Tribune on May 8. To come back to India, the militants have to come through Naga villages, which have supporters and sympathizers of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). There been instances where militants were apprehended in those villages while making attempts to come over.
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Separately, a combined team of SFs cordoned off Rathsuna village in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. As soon as the cordon was laid, youth pelted stones on the SFs leading to clashes. The clashes c
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Separately, a combined team of SFs cordoned off Rathsuna village in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. As soon as the cordon was laid, youth pelted stones on the SFs leading to clashes. The clashes continued but the SFs later called off the operation as no militants were found there.
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SFs also cordoned off Gohan village of Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir after inputs about presence of militants in the area on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. House to house searches were conducted and all the entry and exit points of the vil
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SFs also cordoned off Gohan village of Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir after inputs about presence of militants in the area on May 8, reports Daily Excelsior. House to house searches were conducted and all the entry and exit points of the village have been sealed. The search operation was later called off as no militants were found there.
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The Supreme Court (SC) on May 8 refused to extend the deadline for the finalisation of National Register for Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports Northeast Today. The court declared that the process must be completed on or before July 31, 2019.
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The Supreme Court (SC) on May 8 refused to extend the deadline for the finalisation of National Register for Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports Northeast Today. The court declared that the process must be completed on or before July 31, 2019.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh early on May 8 (today), reports Zee News. An exchange of fire bet
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh early on May 8 (today), reports Zee News. An exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) took place around 5 am in Gonderasforest near Dantewada and Sukma border, under Aranpur Police Station limits. Maoist ‘commander’s Shyam, Deva and Vinod, along with their cadres were present inside 30 tents when the encounter took place, Police said. Several more Maoists are likely injured in the encounter, they added.After the exchange of fire, bodies of two Naxalites[Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], including a woman, were recovered from the spot along with an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and a 12-bore gun, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Anti-Naxal operations,Sundarraj P said. Ammunition, Maoist literature, items of daily use and other Naxalite-related material were also seized from the spot, the DIG, said. Those killed are yet to be identified, the DIG added. Further, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said, “District Reserve Guard female commandos 'DanteshwariLadake' also took part in this encounter”. Thirty women, including surrendered Naxalites and wives of surrendered cadres, were recruited in the all-woman DRG platoon in Dantewada.There were no reports of casualties from the joint team of SFs.
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Two persons who were running a chemist shop were injured after militants fired at them at Zainapora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, militants barged inside the chemist s
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Two persons who were running a chemist shop were injured after militants fired at them at Zainapora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 8 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, militants barged inside the chemist shop outside Sub-district hospital Zainapora village of Shopian District and abducted Irfan ahmad Lone and Muzafar Ahmad Bhat from the shop. Sources said that Ifran was polling agent of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Zainapora village where voting took place on May 6.
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Vigilance has been stepped up by the Assam Rifles along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur to check movement of militants and drug smugglers, reports Northeast Today on May 9. The locals, mostly traders travelling to the border town of Moreh in Teng
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Vigilance has been stepped up by the Assam Rifles along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur to check movement of militants and drug smugglers, reports Northeast Today on May 9. The locals, mostly traders travelling to the border town of Moreh in Tengnoupal District, have been asked to travel with proper identity proofs. According to AR official, ‘The step has been necessitated following inputs about the possible movement of militants and drug smugglers in in Chandel, Churanchandpur and Ukhrul Districts’. The precautionary measure has also been taken in the wake of the rescue of 12 suspected Rohingya refugees allegedly from a human trafficking gang in neighbouring Mizoram and the detection of “unauthorised camps” set up National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Ukhrul District, five kilometres from Myanmar border.
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May - 9 
Central intelligence and security agencies which have been tasked to look for possible Islamic State (IS) modules in Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the wake of the April 21 suicide bombings in Sri Lanka have identified over two dozen radical Islamic preach
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Central intelligence and security agencies which have been tasked to look for possible Islamic State (IS) modules in Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the wake of the April 21 suicide bombings in Sri Lanka have identified over two dozen radical Islamic preachers in these two states who are spreading venom in the name of religion and their speeches and motivating young people to join the jihad or holy war, two top counterterrorism officials said, reports Hindustan times on May 10. There are 25-26 Islamic preachers who regularly give provocative lectures on religious fundamentalism, hand out jihadi literature, belittle other religions in their speeches and encourage young Muslims to propagate the Sharia law.Somego far enough to support the activities of global terror outfits like Al-Qaeda (AQ) and IS.
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Controversial tele-evangelist Zakir Naik on May 9 criticized the Enforcement Director (ED) for alleging that though he had no earnings, he had transferred Rs 46 crore to his Indian bank accounts in a six-year period, reports The New Indian Express on
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Controversial tele-evangelist Zakir Naik on May 9 criticized the Enforcement Director (ED) for alleging that though he had no earnings, he had transferred Rs 46 crore to his Indian bank accounts in a six-year period, reports The New Indian Express on May 10. In a detailed statement, Naik said: "Why is the ED lying? When everyone - including all the government agencies - know that I have multiple businesses and revenue streams and my earnings have always reflected in the tax returns I have filed, why is the ED lying about it?" Naik said he has filed all his tax returns dutifully every year till 2016 and the ED had access to his tax documents which clearly show his revenue streams through multiple businesses. He pointed out that he is an NRI since 2010, and living and earning outside India for nine years. "I earn over a crore (rupees) a month, and I send money back to India as and when required. I sent it from my Dubai account to my India account and every penny is then accounted for in my tax returns," Naik contended. The controversial tele-evangelist - who reportedly lives in Malaysia currently - admitted that between 2010-2016, he may have sent Rs 49 crore, or Rs 65 lakh per month for charities."For a country that receives more than Rs 6,000 crore every month from UAE-based Indians, how is my Rs 65 lakh a problem," he asked. Naik dared the ED to prove that a single rupee of the Rs 49 crore sent by him was used for any purpose other than the declared charitable purpose. "I don't charge for my lectures, nor do I earn from the Peace TV, so I do need another revenue stream to survive, which I have... (The premise) I can survive outside India without earning anything is not just illogical, its childish," he said.
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Earlier on May 9, top leader of a faction of Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) was arrested from Hmarkhawlien village in Cachar District, repots East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Lalhmingthang Sanate who is the leader of HPC-D (pres
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Earlier on May 9, top leader of a faction of Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) was arrested from Hmarkhawlien village in Cachar District, repots East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Lalhmingthang Sanate who is the leader of HPC-D (president). A pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the militant. Sanate is the main leader of HPC-D (P). He was the ‘president’ of HPC-D earlier, until he was expelled from the group for signing agreement with Kuki National Organisation (KNO).
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Effective Police action in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected areas has helped in controlling the menace to a large extent, and the Maoists would soon be rooted out from the State,said Director General of Police (DGP) RP Sharma, re
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Effective Police action in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected areas has helped in controlling the menace to a large extent, and the Maoists would soon be rooted out from the State,said Director General of Police (DGP) RP Sharma, reports The New Indian Express on May 10. Addressing media persons at Koraput District after a high-level meeting with Police officials on May 9, DGP, Sharma informed that proper strategy and action plan of State Police has resulted in curbing Maoist activities and more measures would be taken to bring it down to zero level.“Police action has sabotaged Maoists and killing of five top cadre Maoists during exchange of fire on Padwa forest on Wednesday (May 8) is a big success for the police,” DGP, Sharma said and hailed the action of Policemen involved in the anti-Maoist operation.“Continuous police operation has demoralised Maoists and the recent operation has further damaged their existence,” the DGP added, saying, Police would continue combing operation in bordering Koraput, Malkangiri and Nabarangpur pockets adjacent to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh State.
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On May 9, two United Peoples Liberation Army (UPLA) militants were arrested on May 9 from Lahorijan in East Karbi Anglong District of Assam, tweets East Army Command.
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On May 9, two United Peoples Liberation Army (UPLA) militants were arrested on May 9 from Lahorijan in East Karbi Anglong District of Assam, tweets East Army Command.
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On May 9, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in a notification stated that ban on the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) will continue for five years, reports Morung Express. The notification issued
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On May 9, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in a notification stated that ban on the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) will continue for five years, reports Morung Express. The notification issued by the Joint Secretary to the department, Satyendra Garg stated that there is sufficient cause for declaring NLFT and ATTF as unlawful associations with effect from October 3, 2018 for a period of five years. A tribunal was constituted on November 15, 2018. for adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the NLFT and ATTF unlawful associations. But none appeared on behalf of either NLFT or ATTF during the proceedings of the tribunal on February 25.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven militants on May 9 from Kamjong District of Manipur, along the Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees include five militants of Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and one milita
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven militants on May 9 from Kamjong District of Manipur, along the Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees include five militants of Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and one militant each of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). One AK 56 Rifle, a Type 81 Assault Rifle, one 9 mm Pistol, 79 rounds of 7.62 mm AK, six 9 mm rounds, three Chinese hand grenades, two rounds of lathod high explosive, three detonators and one magazine of AK and 9mm pistol were recovered from the militants.
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May - 9 
The identities of the five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, who were killed on May 8, in an encounter at Kituakanti forest under Padua Police limits in Koraput District of Odisha were revealed on May 10, rep
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The identities of the five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, who were killed on May 8, in an encounter at Kituakanti forest under Padua Police limits in Koraput District of Odisha were revealed on May 10, reports Ommcomnews.com.While the lady hardcore Maoists have been identified as Palepu Venkata Kameswari aliasRinkialias Swarupa,‘Division Committee Member (DCM)’, a native of Mummidivaram village under East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh,Kranti, and Gita, the two male Maoists are Dasu alias Sudarsan (Kranti's husband) and Krishna.Reportedly, in an operation of four Special Operation Group (SOG) teams and one District Voluntary Force (DVF) team was launched on May 8 after receiving input about presence of armed Maoists in the Padua Police Station area.When the operation party proceeded towards Kituakanti forest, a group of about 10 Maoists of Nandpur Area Committee opened indiscriminate firing on the Police party, leading to an exchange of fire in which five Maoists were killed. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, five CPI-Maoist cadres, including three-woman cadres, were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in the hilly Kituakanti forest terrain under Padua Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on May 8, 2019.
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May - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Popular Front of India (PFI) member Mohammad Faruk, a resident of Trichy, in connection with the murder of catering contractor Ramalingam in February this year, reports Hindustan Times on May 10. T
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Popular Front of India (PFI) member Mohammad Faruk, a resident of Trichy, in connection with the murder of catering contractor Ramalingam in February this year, reports Hindustan Times on May 10. The NIA had earlier carried out searches at 20 locations, including the houses of accused persons on May 2, in connection with the case during which incriminating material had been seized. A NIA spokesperson said that Mohammed Faruk, 48, was summoned and interviewed and simultaneously search was also conducted at his residence on May 9 during which some digital evidences were seized. “Faruk will be produced before the special NIA Court on May 11. He and other accused had hatched a criminal conspiracy to commit a terror act following which they chopped off the hands of Ramalingam, who later succumbed to injuries on February 6. Accused persons in this case are PFI/SDPI cadres. Tamil Nadu Police had earlier arrested 10 accused in this case. Six other accused are still absconding,” the NIA spokesperson added.
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May - 9 
Twitter suspended 166,513 accounts for promoting terrorism in the July-December 2018 period, saying there's a steady decrease in terrorist groups trying to use the platform owing to its "zero-tolerance policy enforcement", reports Business Standard o
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Twitter suspended 166,513 accounts for promoting terrorism in the July-December 2018 period, saying there's a steady decrease in terrorist groups trying to use the platform owing to its "zero-tolerance policy enforcement", reports Business Standard on May 10."We have received government information requests from 86 countries. The United States (US) now comprises only 30 per cent of global government information requests and 35 per cent of all global accounts specified in the same category," informed Gadde. The second highest volume of information requests were submitted by Japan (24 per cent of global information requests). Requests from the United Kingdom (UK) (13 per cent), India (6 per cent), Germany (6 per cent) and France (5 per cent) together account for 30 percent of all global information requests, and 29 per cent of all global accounts specified. "We received roughly 8 per cent fewer global legal requests to remove content, impacting approximately 2 per cent fewer accounts, compared to the previous reporting period," said Gadde.
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May - 9 
Unidentified miscreants on May 9 sprayed Graffiti on walls in Mawbah in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya with words mentioning Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Shillong Times. Police stated that they are investigating
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Unidentified miscreants on May 9 sprayed Graffiti on walls in Mawbah in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya with words mentioning Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Shillong Times. Police stated that they are investigating into the matter.
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May - 9 
United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah stated that no largescale desertions took place after the operation by the Myanmar Army and said that a few surrenders would not affect the outfit, reports Assam T
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah stated that no largescale desertions took place after the operation by the Myanmar Army and said that a few surrenders would not affect the outfit, reports Assam Tribune on May 9. Paresh Baruah however admitted that ULFA-I and other rebel groups were forced to move out of the Taga area of Myanmar following operations by Myanmar Army. But he said also added that they could stay in other parts of Myanmar. He stated that ‘It is a fact that a handful of our members surrendered, and it will not affect the outfit. In the past also, some members of the ULFA surrendered but that did not finish us off. If the Government has any proof of a large number of members contacting any security agency expressing desire to surrender, such conversations should be made public’.
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A preliminary probe into the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack that killed 15 personnel of the Gadchiroli Police on May 1, has found lapses in adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the ‘red zones’ of the State, rep
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A preliminary probe into the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack that killed 15 personnel of the Gadchiroli Police on May 1, has found lapses in adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the ‘red zones’ of the State, reports The Hindu on May 11.The report of Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP), S.K. Jaiswal was forwarded to the State Home Department this week.Fixing responsibility for the incident of May 1, the probe has found a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) guilty of rushing the unit into an ambush, without following the procedures or sending a Road Patrol Party (ROP) to do a recce.The said SDPO and another senior unit in-charge have been asked to proceed on forced leave, officials confirmed to The Hindu.In one of the worst attacks, Maoists blew up an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), killing personnel of the Quick Response Team (QRT) of the Gadchiroli Police. The unit was proceeding from the Police Station in Kurkhedataluka (revenue sub-division), nearly 60 kilometres north of Gadchiroli, when the blast was triggered. The Maoists had set ablaze 36 vehicles meant to assist road work the previous night.
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May - 10 
Also, at least six youth received pellet injuries after the clashes erupted between stone-pelting protesters and SFs at Nowhatta in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir soon after the congregational prayers culminated in Jamia Masjid Srinagar on Ma
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Also, at least six youth received pellet injuries after the clashes erupted between stone-pelting protesters and SFs at Nowhatta in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir soon after the congregational prayers culminated in Jamia Masjid Srinagar on May 10, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of youth, with some of them carrying ISJK flags, protested in Nowhatta area of the old city in Srinagar District after the congregational prayers.
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May - 10 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on May 10, said that talks can be held with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) if they respect the Indian Constitution and give up their weapons, reports 5 Dariya News.Speaking at a campaignin
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on May 10, said that talks can be held with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) if they respect the Indian Constitution and give up their weapons, reports 5 Dariya News.Speaking at a campaigning event in Bhopal, CM, Baghel said, "The Chhattisgarh government wants to build trust among the people of Maoist- affected areas. Along with giving them jobs, we are working to solve other issues as well.Keeping in mind the current situation, talks with Maoists are impossible.Negotiations with them can only happen when they show respect towards the Indian Constitution and give up weapons.Maoists earlier used to talk about ideology but now they threaten and loot people and this is why the government is taking up confidence-building measures in the Maoist-affected areas. Earlier, the amount sanctioned for development of Adivasis was used to build runways and elevators. Now, this amount will be rightly used for the development of the Adivasis and also for social welfare."
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May - 10 
Islamic State (IS) claimed for the first time that it has established a ‘province’ in India, after a clash between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir region killed a militant with alleged ties to the group on May 10, reports The
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Islamic State (IS) claimed for the first time that it has established a ‘province’ in India, after a clash between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir region killed a militant with alleged ties to the group on May 10, reports The Hindu. IS's Amaq News Agency late on May 10 announced the new province, that it called “Wilayah of Hind (India Province)’, in a statement that also claimed IS inflicted casualties on Indian army soldiers in the town of Amshipora in the Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir.The IS statement corresponds with a Police statement on May 10 that a militant called Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi was killed in an encounter in Shopian.
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May - 10 
Meanwhile, several protesters were injured as groups of youth targeted SFs with stones at Model Town in Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir before and after the funeral of the militant ‘commander’ Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi on May 10, reports Da
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Meanwhile, several protesters were injured as groups of youth targeted SFs with stones at Model Town in Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir before and after the funeral of the militant ‘commander’ Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi on May 10, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 10 
On May 10, Sri Lanka’s Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake stated that threat of more Islamist militant attacks had been contained and the security services had dismantled most of the network linked to the Easter Sunday bombings. He s
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On May 10, Sri Lanka’s Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake stated that threat of more Islamist militant attacks had been contained and the security services had dismantled most of the network linked to the Easter Sunday bombings. He stated that ‘Up to now the investigations do not go beyond many areas, so we don’t have to worry about the situation; it is controllable, it is contained. ’He also added that the investigators had established that the plotters had links to Islamic State, but said the authorities were still trying to establish how deep those contacts were. Sri Lankan authorities have said the bombings were believed to have been carried out by two little-known domestic Islamist groups, the National Tawheed Jamaath (NTJ) and Jamathei Millathu Ibrahim (JMI). Islamic State has claimed responsibility. The Commander stated that ‘Definitely there is an Islamic State (IS) link. That doesn’t mean it was a direct IS hit. But we are trying to establish how deep it is in order to plan our (military) operations’. Investigators from eight countries, including the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and Interpol, are helping Sri Lanka with the investigation. According to him, India, China, United States, Israel, Australia and the United Arab Emirates were looking to provide high grade military technology, including communication and surveillance equipment, to deal with future threats. He further stated that Senanayake said the bombers had mostly used local explosives but may have also sourced some from southern India, likely Tamil Nadu.
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May - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) killed the lone surviving militant and ‘commander’ of an Islamic State-inspired module, Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), in an encounter at Ram Nagri area of Heerpora in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 10, re
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Security Forces (SFs) killed the lone surviving militant and ‘commander’ of an Islamic State-inspired module, Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), in an encounter at Ram Nagri area of Heerpora in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 10, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, as the SFs encircled an orchard at Ram Nagri area, the hiding militant fired upon SFs which was retaliated by troops triggering a brief exchange of firing during which militant, identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi alias Umar resident of Model Town-B in Sopore was killed. One pistol and a magazine and some incriminating material were also recovered from the encounter site. Sources said that another militant, who was accompanying him fled under the cover of darkness. Ishfaq had a long history of militancy records and was initially affiliated with Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM). He along with his other associates were involved in series of militancy related incidents including grenade attacks on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker at SafaKadal, Soura and Police Station Khanyar. He was also part of groups which had carried out attacks on security establishments in the area. Ishfaq was subsequently arrested and after his release on bail, he again got recycled and joined the militant ranks last year in 2018.
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May - 10 
The District Police, on May 10, arrested two home guards,identified as Kilo Baburao (31) and M. Nageswara Rao (31), both residents of G.K. Veedhi mandal, working at the Andhra PradeshGenco facility in Sileru in Visakhapatnam Agency in Visakhapatnam D
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The District Police, on May 10, arrested two home guards,identified as Kilo Baburao (31) and M. Nageswara Rao (31), both residents of G.K. Veedhi mandal, working at the Andhra PradeshGenco facility in Sileru in Visakhapatnam Agency in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on charges of supporting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu.According to Police, a team of personnel from G.K. Veedhi Police Station and Special Party, intercepted a bus near Lankapakalu Junction and the accused who were travelling in the bus allegedly tried to run after seeing the Police.The Police arrested them after a chase and reportedly recovered Maoist literature from the plastic bags the home guards were carrying with them.“Senior Maoist leaders Chalapathi and Naveen had allegedly influenced the home guards to support their cause and took their help for various reasons,” Chintapalli Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), S. Satish Kumar said.The arrested duos were allegedly passing information about movements of Police in Agency. The accused have been sent to remand.
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Three personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) were injured when a landmine allegedly triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded in Maithili area in Malkangiri District of Odisha on May 11, reports Ommcomnews.com. Ac
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Three personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) were injured when a landmine allegedly triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded in Maithili area in Malkangiri District of Odisha on May 11, reports Ommcomnews.com. According to Police, the SOG personnel had planned a combing operation in the area after having received information about a meeting that had been convened there by Maoists of Bastar division last night (May 10). Over 30 Maoists had reportedly planted the landmine suspecting movement of Security Force (SF) personnel in the region. Following the explosion, an exchange of fire also took place between the SF personnel and Maoists. While one trooper was admitted in Malkangiri District Headquarter Hospital (DHH), the other two critically injured SF personnel were immediately air-lifted to Vishakhapatnam District Hospital in Andhra Pradesh, after their condition deteriorated. Combing operations have been intensified in the area following the incident, Police added.
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May - 11 
A militant of Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) faction was arrested from Niuland Town in Kohima District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. Four fire arms, unspecified quantity of explosives and ammunition were recovered from the a
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A militant of Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) faction was arrested from Niuland Town in Kohima District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. Four fire arms, unspecified quantity of explosives and ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant.
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May - 11 
According to intelligence officials, Chinese designed weapons enter the north-eastern Indian states from Myanmar and are then finding their way to the hilly border of Mizoram with Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), reports Northeast Now on Ma
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According to intelligence officials, Chinese designed weapons enter the north-eastern Indian states from Myanmar and are then finding their way to the hilly border of Mizoram with Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), reports Northeast Now on May 12. Bangladesh’s security apparatus is worried over flow of illicit arms entering its territory from India’s Northeast and West Bengal state. In one such seizure near Mizoram’s only airport Lengpui (Mizoram), more than thirty AK series rifles were recovered in March 2013. Bangladesh intelligence says that in the last two years, the arms cartel linking Burmese producers with end-users in Bangladesh have become active again. According to an intelligence official, ‘While sophisticated weapons reach Bangladesh through Northeast India, countrymade weapons manufactured in Bihar are entering Bangladesh through West Bengal’s border Districts ofMaldah (West Bengal) and Murshidabad (West Bengal)’. while the AK rifles ends up with Islamist militants and underground groups in CHT, the country made weapons ends up with local gangsters and political activists. A former Chakma insurgent leader in CHT frequently visits India because he was connected with the weapons trafficking.
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May - 11 
Concessions were made to secure the designation of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctioned terrorist, Britain’s most senior diplomat Simon McDonald said on May 11, asserting that the United Kin
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Concessions were made to secure the designation of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctioned terrorist, Britain’s most senior diplomat Simon McDonald said on May 11, asserting that the United Kingdom (UK) had played a “central role” in ensuring that the listing went through after talks with New Delhi and Islamabad, reports The Hindu. McDonald, Permanent Under Secretary, Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the U.K. government, did not deny a suggestion that China had agreed to the listing of the JeM chief after all references to terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Pulwama strike, were dropped.
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May - 12 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered two blasts targeting a security team and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)campat two separate places under LanjigarhTehsil(revenue unit) in Kalahandi District of Odisha on May 12, repo
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered two blasts targeting a security team and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)campat two separate places under LanjigarhTehsil(revenue unit) in Kalahandi District of Odisha on May 12, reports The Statesman.While one blast was close to aCRPF camp, the other hit a security team which was dispatched on an immediate combing operation. However, no casualty was reported in the incidents.The two Improvised Explosive Device (IED)blasts were planted and triggered by Maoists in Trilochanpur area in the District.The first blast took place 200 meters from the new CRPF camp site at Trilochanpur. It did not affect anybody or cause damage to property.A bomb squad was sent to the spot, escorted by CRPF personnel.On the way to Trilochanpur, at around 6 pm near AmbagudaChowk, a blast hit the team just meters away. The CRPF team opened fire, but the Maoists escaped. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kalahandi, B Gangadhar confirmed that Police and CRPF teams have taken up intensive combing and search operation in the area.
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May - 12 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresset ablaze a water tanker and two other road construction machines at a road-construction site between Emli and Manguthaarea under Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresset ablaze a water tanker and two other road construction machines at a road-construction site between Emli and Manguthaarea under Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra late on May 12, reports The Tribune.The incident, at the road-construction site under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in between Emli and Mangutha, took place on Sunday night, a Burgi Police Station official said, adding that a group of nearly 40 uniformed- Maoists were involved.“They set ablaze a water tanker, cement concrete mixer and a road roller. Other material at the site was also torched. Panchnama is underway and a police team is at the site for further probe and action,” he added.
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May - 12 
Meanwhile, a youth was detained by Army and handed over to Police for investigations after he was found moving suspiciously outside Sunjuwan Military Station in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The youth was con
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Meanwhile, a youth was detained by Army and handed over to Police for investigations after he was found moving suspiciously outside Sunjuwan Military Station in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The youth was confronted by the Army outside the main gate of Sunjuwan military station, a sprawling camp in the outskirts of the City and detained while moving outside the vital Army installation under mysterious circumstances. Significantly, the youth was carrying two identity cards with him and his name differed on both of them.
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May - 12 
Mizoram Government is unlikely to conduct Bru repatriation after the elections as directed by the Government of India (GoI), reports East Mojo on May 13. According to officials, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had asked the state government to
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Mizoram Government is unlikely to conduct Bru repatriation after the elections as directed by the Government of India (GoI), reports East Mojo on May 13. According to officials, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had asked the state government to start repatriation process of over 5,000 Bru families from Tripura after the Lok Sabha election, which was due to be over on May 27. According to an official, the Mizoram Government have stated that it is not in a position to conduct repatriation process till the rainy season is over. He added that the state government is hopeful to begin Bru repatriation once the rainy season is over, unless there is inconvenience. Nearly 35,000 Bru people are still camping at six relief camps in Tripura. In the last repatriation process between August and September 2018, 150 refugees from 42 out 5,407 families returned to Mizoram.
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May - 12 
Over 7,000 security personnel have been deployed for the re-polls to the Tripura West Lok Sabha (Lower house of Indian Parliament) seat slated to be held on May 12(today), reports Northeast Today. According to an official, ‘over 7,000 Paramilitary fo
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Over 7,000 security personnel have been deployed for the re-polls to the Tripura West Lok Sabha (Lower house of Indian Parliament) seat slated to be held on May 12(today), reports Northeast Today. According to an official, ‘over 7,000 Paramilitary forces and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) troopers have been deployed in and around the 168 polling stations in four Districts’. The Election Commission (EC) had decided to conduct the re-polls in 168 polling stations in 26 Assembly segments as electoral malpractices were found during voting in the first phase of the ongoing general elections on April 11.
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May - 12 
Police of Arunachal Pradesh arrested two abductors and eight facilitators from an unspecified location in Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, involved in abduction for ransom of an energy company employee identified as Kashyap Boruah, reports Th
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Police of Arunachal Pradesh arrested two abductors and eight facilitators from an unspecified location in Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, involved in abduction for ransom of an energy company employee identified as Kashyap Boruah, reports The Sentinel on May 13. Superintendent of Police (SP) RomilBaaniya stated that, ‘Some of the accused are key members of the Arunachal Pradesh Deprived People’s Front (APPDPF) headed by Nakechakma. APPDPF is an insurgent group in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh formed in the year 2014-15’. The arrested abductors were identified as Boksu Chakma and Sikko Chakma. Police raided ten unspecified locations and recovered about INR 2.8 Million. According to Police, the abduction had taken place on April 1 at Innao in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. The abductors had demanded a ransom amount of INR 4 million which was paid by the employer of the abductee.
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May - 12 
The principal of Welham Girls School, Dehradun in Uttarakhand, JytosnaBrar has received a threatening letter from Indian Mujahideen (IM)‘commander’ Imam Lakhvi on May 12 threatening to blow up the school, reports IndiaTV.The letter, written in Hindi,
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The principal of Welham Girls School, Dehradun in Uttarakhand, JytosnaBrar has received a threatening letter from Indian Mujahideen (IM)‘commander’ Imam Lakhvi on May 12 threatening to blow up the school, reports IndiaTV.The letter, written in Hindi, says the attack will be carried out to avenge the Gujarat and Muzaffarnagar communal riots. The principal of the school has alerted police and security agencies after getting the letter.
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May - 12 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Tariq Ahmad Bhat of KhasiporaShopian, and Basharat Ahmad Shah of Nikloora were killed in an encounter at Hind Sitapora area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Tariq Ahmad Bhat of KhasiporaShopian, and Basharat Ahmad Shah of Nikloora were killed in an encounter at Hind Sitapora area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior. As the joint team of Security Forces (SFs) intensified searches, the hiding militants fired upon troops, triggering an encounter. Two militants were killed in exchange of fire between militants and SFs. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. Tariq Ahmad Bhat, resident of KhasiporaShopian was a Police constable posted at police post PakherporaBudgam. He went missing along with AK 47 rifle on April 25, 2018. Later, he joined militant outfit LeT.
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May - 12 
Two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Mohammad Iqbal Wani and Zahoor Ahmad Parray were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Sumbal area of Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 12 night, reports Daily
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Two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Mohammad Iqbal Wani and Zahoor Ahmad Parray were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Sumbal area of Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 12 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Two hand grenades, two AK magazines along with 60 rounds of AK series were recovered from their possession. Zahoor Ahmad is the brother of LeT ‘commander’ Mohammad Saleem Parray.
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May - 13 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper suffered injuries in a landmine explosion allegedly orchestrated by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresnear GovindpalliGhati near Saptadhara under Khairaput Block (administrative unit) in Malkangi
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper suffered injuries in a landmine explosion allegedly orchestrated by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresnear GovindpalliGhati near Saptadhara under Khairaput Block (administrative unit) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on May 13, reports The Pioneer.The injured, identified as Jagat Pal Singh, was taken to the Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital (DHH).The incident took place when BSF personnel were carrying out a combing operation in the area. Jagat inadvertently stepped on to the concealed landmine, ensuing blast, in which he suffered serious injuries.After the incident, combing operation has been intensified in the area.
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May - 13 
A villager residing along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Lapalang village in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya succumbed to his injuries on May 13, which he sustained when suspected militants shot him on May 12, reports Nagaland Post. The individ
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A villager residing along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Lapalang village in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya succumbed to his injuries on May 13, which he sustained when suspected militants shot him on May 12, reports Nagaland Post. The individual was identified as Romeo Lyngdoh. Asked if the militants belonged to Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Police stated that it was difficult to ascertain if the assailants belonged to HNLC. However, they also added that ‘There are possibilities that they might be members of a militant outfit since they were armed with an AK-47 rifle.’ Northeast Today adds that the dead civilian was known to have an association with HNLC. Earlier on April 22, Meghalaya Home Minister James Sangma had asked HNLC to lay down arms and join mainstream, reports The Shillong Times. He had also stated that no activities of HNLC was reported in Meghalaya recently.
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May - 13 
Army and Police foiled plot by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to revive militancy in Ramban District by arresting two LeT militants along with arms and ammunition in Gool area in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Aft
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Army and Police foiled plot by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to revive militancy in Ramban District by arresting two LeT militants along with arms and ammunition in Gool area in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior. After reviving militancy in Kishtwar District by killing two top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and RashtriyaSwayamsevakSangh (RSS) leaders among others since November last year and carrying out other terror acts, the militants were now planning to revive the militancy in Doda, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch Districts, which had died down more than a decade back, official sources said but added that all security agencies were maintaining very high alert to ensure that these four districts don’t go the Kishtwar way. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, MK Sinha said that two LeT militants have been arrested in Gool area of Ramban while two more were being searched in the mountainous areas, where they were reported to have fled after the arrest of their two colleagues by Army and Police Describing arrests and recoveries as ‘big breakthrough’, Sinha said the militants have been shifted to ‘safe and secure zone’ for sustained questioning to get details of their plan to revive militancy in the otherwise peaceful district of Ramban. He declared that Security Forces (SFs) were determined to thwart the plots of terror outfits to disturb the peaceful areas.
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May - 13 
At least 59 persons, including 47 Security Force (SFs) personnel were injured on May 13 as massive stone-pelting protests broke out in Kashmir against last week’s rape of a 3-year-old girl in Sumbal area of Banidpora District, reports Daily Excelsior
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At least 59 persons, including 47 Security Force (SFs) personnel were injured on May 13 as massive stone-pelting protests broke out in Kashmir against last week’s rape of a 3-year-old girl in Sumbal area of Banidpora District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said that miscreants staged protests and pelted stones on the SFs deployed on National Highway (NH) at Mirgund, Chainabal, Harthrath, Singhpora, Jheel bridge, KripalporaPayeen and Hanjiwera areas of Baramulla District, resulting in injuries to 47 SFs personnel including one Assistant Commandant of SSB, who was hit on his head. He said that utmost restraint was maintained by the security forces on ground. However, sources said that 12 protesters were also injured.
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May - 13 
Clashes also broke out in Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13 after the students took to the streets there to protests against the Bandipora incident, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Clashes also broke out in Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13 after the students took to the streets there to protests against the Bandipora incident, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 13 
Fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with face value of Rs 2,00,000 were seized in Kolkata in West Bengal and two Tamil Nadu residents have been arrested in this connection on May 13, reports India TV. the Special Task Force on Monday intercepted two Ta
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Fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with face value of Rs 2,00,000 were seized in Kolkata in West Bengal and two Tamil Nadu residents have been arrested in this connection on May 13, reports India TV. the Special Task Force on Monday intercepted two Tamil Nadu-based FICN racketeers near the Shaheed Minar monument in central Kolkata. A total of 100 fake notes of Rs 2,000 denomination each have been seized from Mani Govindan, 27, and VeluMallapan, 29, both residents of Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district.
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May - 13 
In a separate incident, militants also barged into the house of another NC worker, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Gania in the village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir and beat him up on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior.
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In a separate incident, militants also barged into the house of another NC worker, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Gania in the village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir and beat him up on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 13 
India has expressed support to Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Nation (UN) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande as the next president of the General Assembly and called him to make the body more “action-oriented” to deal with the global scourge of terrorism, re
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India has expressed support to Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Nation (UN) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande as the next president of the General Assembly and called him to make the body more “action-oriented” to deal with the global scourge of terrorism, reports The Indian Express on May 14. Spokesman Syed Akbaruddindrew Muhammad-Bande's attention to the long-pending global convention on international terrorism and called for action in the UN body to adopt it, emphasising that terrorism is “antithetical” to everything that the UN stands for. “Terrorism is antithetical to everything that we here at the UN stand for. It is antithetical to peace and security, to development and to human rights. Yet all of us seem contented only to condemn terrorism and not do anything more,” Akbaruddin said, underlining the need for the General Assembly to be more “action-oriented rather than talk-oriented.” “I’d like to draw his attention to the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT). This is being lying with the General Assembly for years, in fact for decades. Would we see any initiative by him on this important issue,” Akbaruddin said.
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May - 13 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Hilal Ahmad Naikoo from Verinag area of Dooru in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior. “Some arms and ammunition were reco
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Hilal Ahmad Naikoo from Verinag area of Dooru in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior. “Some arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession,” a Police official said.
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May - 13 
Militants fired at and injured a National Conference (NC) worker, identified as Sajjad Ahmad Ganai at his house in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13 night, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants fired at and injured a National Conference (NC) worker, identified as Sajjad Ahmad Ganai at his house in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 13 night, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 13 
Nisar Ahmed Sayyed Bilal, whose son Sayyed Azhar died in the 2008 Malegaon blast, filed a plea before a special court on May 13, seeking directions to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to assist the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the
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Nisar Ahmed Sayyed Bilal, whose son Sayyed Azhar died in the 2008 Malegaon blast, filed a plea before a special court on May 13, seeking directions to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to assist the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the ongoing trial, reports The Indian Express. “The ATS has not been present during the trial proceedings while ATS witness statements are being recorded by this court. It is unfortunate that the investigating agency that recorded material statements and drew panchnamas against the present accused is not interested in the trial proceedings without any cogent reasons,” the application filed by Bilal through lawyer Shahid Nadeem states. “The NIA and ATS must work in symphony for a fair prosecution. Instances such as tracing documents and witnesses have been a herculean task and without the assistance of ATS officers, it becomes even more difficult to deal with such instances, often leading to delays and adjournments,” the plea states. The court has directed the NIA to file its reply on the application on May 20. SPP AvinashRasal has been representing both the NIA and the ATS in the trial since 2015.
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May - 13 
On May 13, a packet of what is allegedly suspected to be uranium was recovered at Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports The Hindu. According to officials, individuals who spoke the Kuki dialect came to the house of NeinengMaulun, a residen
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On May 13, a packet of what is allegedly suspected to be uranium was recovered at Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports The Hindu. According to officials, individuals who spoke the Kuki dialect came to the house of NeinengMaulun, a resident of the Ward No. 7 and left a pack in her house. They stated that it would be collected by someone shortly. However, after their departure, she became suspicious and informed the Police. Police said the packet bore the legend “Uranium Corporation of India Ltd, Shillong (Meghalaya), North Eastern region. Nagaland Postreports that in 1994 several kilograms of semi-processed uranium from state owned uranium mine in Meghalaya was stolen by a criminal gang, allegedly with Pakistani links. Four years later, a federal politician was arrested near the West Bengal border with 100 kilograms of uranium from India’s Jadugoda mining complex (Jharkhand) that he was allegedly attempting to sell to Pakistani sympathizers associated with the same gang. If the recovered item turned to be genuine product of the Uranium Cooperation of India Ltd, then it would be the first instance that such item was seized in Manipur and processed uranium being smuggled from India to other countries through Manipur. The state already known for cross border drug smuggling.
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On May 13, Government of India (GoI) approved Tripura’s proposal to set up a second Integrated Check Post with Bangladesh, reports Indian Express. The decision came during an inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Secretary of Border Management. The pr
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On May 13, Government of India (GoI) approved Tripura’s proposal to set up a second Integrated Check Post with Bangladesh, reports Indian Express. The decision came during an inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Secretary of Border Management. The project would be implemented by Land Port Authority of India in the lines of Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP), which was set up in 2013.
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May - 13 
On May 13, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Disangmukh in Shivasagar District of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Podum Asom. The arrestee had served as
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On May 13, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Disangmukh in Shivasagar District of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Podum Asom. The arrestee had served as a personal body guard to senior ULFA-I leaders in Taga camp in Myanmar from 2013 to 2016.
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May - 13 
Out of the 600 foreigners including 200 hardcore maulvis (Muslim religious preachers) deported by Colombo over the last week after the suicide bombings there, over a 100 were Indians, reports The Pioneer on May 13. They, along with those from Pakista
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Out of the 600 foreigners including 200 hardcore maulvis (Muslim religious preachers) deported by Colombo over the last week after the suicide bombings there, over a 100 were Indians, reports The Pioneer on May 13. They, along with those from Pakistan and Maldives, were suspected to be engaged in radicalisation in the Sri Lankan mosques. Sri Lankan authorities have identified about 1,200 such individuals who are being screened for terror links and depending upon antecedent verification more such clerics are likely to be deported to the respective countries. Besides the Indians, clerics from Pakistan and Maldives have also been deported in large numbers owing to their terror links that emerged after serial suicide bombings in Colombo on Sunday Easter last month that took a toll of over 250 persons including 11 Indians. Besides the 200 maulvis, the 400 other individuals are also suspected to have travelled on tourist visas but have been essentially been engaged in radical preachings, sources said. The revelation of the Indian maulvis in radicalisation activities in the island nation has set alarm bells ringing in the security establishment here as they apprehend the international terror groups might have developed a hub of such transnational radical preachers in the country. The deportations began on May 14 after the Sri Lankan authorities informed the respective foreign missions on the issue. By May 16, the 600 such radicals were deported to the respective countries. Pakistani clerics have infiltrated the mosques in the region including in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Maldives and even in some of the ASEAN countries. These clerics are being exploited by the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for the larger design of implementing state agenda of sponsoring terror in the neighborhood, sources said.
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May - 13 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in a notification, said the Tamil militant group has not abandoned its pursuit for a separate state for Tamils and has been regrouping at a local and international level, and extended the ban on the Liberation Tige
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in a notification, said the Tamil militant group has not abandoned its pursuit for a separate state for Tamils and has been regrouping at a local and international level, and extended the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for five years, citing its “strong anti-India posture” and “grave threat to security of Indian nationals”, reports The Indian Express on May 14. It also said the “diaspora continue to spread through articles in the Internet portals, anti-India feeling amongst the Sri Lankan Tamils by holding the Government of India responsible for the defeat of the LTTE and such propaganda through Internet, which remains continued, is likely to impact Very Very Important Persons (VVIP) security adversely in India”. Cases were registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, against the LTTE, pro-LTTE elements and chauvinist groups since the May 2014 notification, besides cases under the provisions of the Explosive Substances Act 1908 and the Indian Penal Code, among others, adds The Hindu.
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May - 14 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresset ablaze eight road construction vehicles in Nuamunda village under Madanpur Rampur Police limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha late on May 14, reports Pragativadi.Opposing the road co
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresset ablaze eight road construction vehicles in Nuamunda village under Madanpur Rampur Police limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha late on May 14, reports Pragativadi.Opposing the road construction, around 10-15 Maoists gathered at Nuamunda village late last night and set ablaze as many as eight vehicles including five tractors and a JCB parked along the road, Police said.Reportedly, the rebels had earlier put up posters in the area and attacked the said camp of Arati Infratech Private Limited in protest of road construction in the area.Soon after setting the vehicles on fire and triggering panic among the locals, the Maoists escaped into the forest. Police personnel have launched a search operation to arrest the rebels in the nearby forest.
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May - 14 
Additionally, according to Army sources two ULFA-I militants were wounded in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District of Assam in the previous week, reports CNBC News 18 on May 15.
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Additionally, according to Army sources two ULFA-I militants were wounded in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District of Assam in the previous week, reports CNBC News 18 on May 15.
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May - 14 
An object resembling an improvised hand grenade and containing explosive material was found on the premises of the Air Force School at Lohegaon in Pune in Maharashtra on May 14 morning, said Police, reports The Indian Express. While the device was de
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An object resembling an improvised hand grenade and containing explosive material was found on the premises of the Air Force School at Lohegaon in Pune in Maharashtra on May 14 morning, said Police, reports The Indian Express. While the device was defused by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), both police and the Indian Air Force (IAF) authorities have launched a probe in the case. “The BDDS dog indicated the presence of an explosive material on the soil around the object. Explosive vapor detector was used, which confirmed the presence of explosive substance inside the object. After primary conclusion that the object was some type of an improvised hand grenade, the decision to defuse it was taken,” said a senior police officer. “We have sent the samples of the soil, explosive mixed soil and pieces of the outer body of the object for further analysis. Prima facie, the explosive substance resembles what’s used in firecrackers…,” added the officer. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Branch) Mitesh Ghatte said, “Though the object looked like a grenade, the composition and inner structure was not that of one…”
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May - 14 
At least three Islamic State (IS) suspects arrested in India in 2015 and 2017 were in contact with an online entity called Aadhil AX from Sri Lanka who could be software engineer Aadhil Ameez, arrested last month in Colombo for providing technical an
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At least three Islamic State (IS) suspects arrested in India in 2015 and 2017 were in contact with an online entity called Aadhil AX from Sri Lanka who could be software engineer Aadhil Ameez, arrested last month in Colombo for providing technical and logistical support to the bombers in the April 21 Easter terror attack, reports The Hindu on May 15. Aadhil was monitored by Indian intelligence agencies three years ago for links with IS suspects. Two IS suspects, Ubed Mirza and Kasim Stimberwala, arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad in 2017 were allegedly in touch with Aadhil through WhatsApp. Both Stimberwala and Ubed are in judicial custody in Surat and have been charge sheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which accused them of plotting a lone wolf attack in Ahmedabad. Ubed is a lawyer while Stimberwala is a medical technician and both were arrested by Gujarat’s ATS. As per the charge sheet filed by the NIA, Ubed, in 2017, had a WhatsApp chat with one Aadhil but ATS officials said did not find any other actionable intelligence. “Except a few chats on social media, no other material or connection or link has been found,” said a Gujarat police official said. A source said another IS suspect, Mohammad Naser, deported from Sudan in 2015 was also in online contact with Aadhil AX from Sri Lanka. It is not clear if the Indian authorities shared the information with the Sri Lankan authorities.
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May - 14 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresopened fire and set ablaze two vehicles of a private roadconstruction company after the company management refused to meet their demand of ‘levy’ (extortion money) near Sankhwa village under Barachat
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresopened fire and set ablaze two vehicles of a private roadconstruction company after the company management refused to meet their demand of ‘levy’ (extortion money) near Sankhwa village under Barachatti Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar late on May 14, reports UNI.Police said that around 15 to 20 Maoists attacked thecompany, engaged in the construction of a road near Sabalpur petrol pump and set ablaze a JCB poclain and also a tractor.At present, the work at the construction site has been halted due to the absence of another JCBpoclain machine.
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May - 14 
Earlier on May 14, a militant of Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) was arrested from Sanjenbam Nungpokpi Ching in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Shanglai Sothemring. One .303 rifle was
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Earlier on May 14, a militant of Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) was arrested from Sanjenbam Nungpokpi Ching in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Shanglai Sothemring. One .303 rifle was recovered from the militant.
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May - 14 
Five Rohingya refugees, including a woman were arrested on May 14 from Guwahati District in Kamrup District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Arofa, Mohammed Zuber, Kamal Hussain and Nurul Hakim and Kalimullah.
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Five Rohingya refugees, including a woman were arrested on May 14 from Guwahati District in Kamrup District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Arofa, Mohammed Zuber, Kamal Hussain and Nurul Hakim and Kalimullah.
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May - 14 
For the past few days, a message is being circulated in social media that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities are going on in Satavahana University (SU) in Karimnagar cityin Karimnagar District of Telangana, reports The Hans India
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For the past few days, a message is being circulated in social media that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities are going on in Satavahana University (SU) in Karimnagar cityin Karimnagar District of Telangana, reports The Hans India on May 15. The message, posted in the name of 'Maoist-Affected Families Welfare Union', stated that one of the students’ organisations, which is working for the banned Maoist organisation, is involved in the recruitment process from the past few months targeting university students. After the message became viral on social media, the Police started enquiring about the organisation. The message further stated this student organisation has been recruiting students by telling them that their organisation will fight for students' rights. According to the message, three leaders of this student organisation had recently met the top Maoist leaders in Chhattisgarh and promised the leaders that they would strive to strengthen Maoist organisation and brought huge amounts of funds from them.The message alleged that many students are getting attracted to the songs and words of Maoists and joining such banned groups and later facing lot of problems. Some of them even lost their lives, it stated. According to the message, 'there is peaceful atmosphere in villages and people are living in harmony for the past several months without any Maoist activities.
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May - 14 
Meanwhile, a female Maoist, who was allegedly involved in different deadly attacks that claimed lives of nine Security Force (SF) personnel, was arrested following anencounter at a forested patch near Alparas village in Kanker District of Chhattisgar
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Meanwhile, a female Maoist, who was allegedly involved in different deadly attacks that claimed lives of nine Security Force (SF) personnel, was arrested following anencounter at a forested patch near Alparas village in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 14, reports The Pioneer.State Government had declared a reward of INR 800,000 on her head, SP, KL Dhruv informed.“A team of Special Task Force (STF) personnel had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the jungles of Koyalibeda police station, about 200 km south of state capital Raipur,” the SP said. The arrested Maoist was identified as FulobaialiasMahriNetam (28),‘deputy commander’ of Section B, Platoon 2 of Maoist Military company number 5, and resident of Kurushnar in Narayanpur District of the State.
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May - 14 
Meanwhile, stone-pelting protests over rape of a 3-year-old girl continued in Jammu and Kashmir on May 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Clashes started near Bemina Degree College in Srinagar District between students and Police after the campus erupted i
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Meanwhile, stone-pelting protests over rape of a 3-year-old girl continued in Jammu and Kashmir on May 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Clashes started near Bemina Degree College in Srinagar District between students and Police after the campus erupted in massive protest. The students of Degree College pelted stones on the Security Forces (SFs) during which they used tear gas canisters to disperse them.
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May - 14 
On May 14, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Romeo Lyngdoh at Lapalang village in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, reports Nagaland Post. Armed militants had gunned down the villager v
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On May 14, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Romeo Lyngdoh at Lapalang village in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, reports Nagaland Post. Armed militants had gunned down the villager village near the Indo-Bangladesh border on May 12. HNLC general secretary and publicity secretary SaiñkuparNongtraw in a statement said that ‘Our army cadres were responsible for the death of Romeo Lyngdoh due to his involvement in activities against the HNLC and the ‘Jaidbynriew’ (indigenous people). HNLC alleged that Lyngdoh was a “sanctioned agent” who worked as police informer, and was instrumental in recruiting informers for the state police locally, and also from Bangladesh.
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May - 14 
On May 14, three United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from Tarani Reserve Forest in Tinsukia District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. An AK 56, AK-81, and HK rifle along with ammunition and two grenades
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On May 14, three United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from Tarani Reserve Forest in Tinsukia District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. An AK 56, AK-81, and HK rifle along with ammunition and two grenades were recovered from the militants. CNBC News 18 adds that the arrested militants were identified as ‘corporal’ Tiger Asom aliasBubul Moran, BinondoDahotiaalias Swadesh Asom and ChandrakantBorgohainaliasTipong Asom. Tiger Asom was involved in the killing of an Assam Policeofficer Bhaskar Kalita in 2018.
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May - 14 
Police busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) factory at Tilapara in Goalpara District of Assam, reports Northeast Now on May 14. According to Police during the raid one individual identified as Amit Mazumdar was arrested. Earlier on Mach 4, Morig
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Police busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) factory at Tilapara in Goalpara District of Assam, reports Northeast Now on May 14. According to Police during the raid one individual identified as Amit Mazumdar was arrested. Earlier on Mach 4, Morigaon Police had seized FICN worth INR two million from Dighalbari in Morigaon District and arrested two people in connection with the case.
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May - 14 
Separately, according to Police sources, at least 20 ULFA-I militants have surrendered since January 2019, reports News 18 on May 15. Signs of desertions had emerged following the crackdown on Northeast rebel groups by the Myanmar Army in Taga in Sag
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Separately, according to Police sources, at least 20 ULFA-I militants have surrendered since January 2019, reports News 18 on May 15. Signs of desertions had emerged following the crackdown on Northeast rebel groups by the Myanmar Army in Taga in Sagaing Region in Myanmar about three months ago. According to source, ULFA-I has been scattered and have moved closer to the Indian border.
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May - 14 
Separately, retired Supreme Court Judge Justice A. K. Patnaik chaired a committee formed to review the cases registered against Scheduled Tribe (ST) people of Naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneer on May 14. The committee reviewed
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Separately, retired Supreme Court Judge Justice A. K. Patnaik chaired a committee formed to review the cases registered against Scheduled Tribe (ST) people of Naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneer on May 14. The committee reviewed the cases registered against the ST residents of seven Naxal affected Districts of Bastar Range and Rajnandgaon District. Based on the merits and demerits of each case, it would be reviewed in time-bound manner protecting the rights of STs as per the decision taken. Apart from the Naxal-related cases, other cases too will be reviewed. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Sundarraj P will review the cases registered underdifferent sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The cases registered under local Special Act will be dealt by DIG Sanjeev Shukla, while secretary-Commissioner, Excise department will take action on the Excise Act related cases. The secretary, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe department will coordinate for necessary action, as per the decision.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresset ablaze three trucks and an excavator near an Essar plant in Kirandul Police Station area in Dantewada Districtof Chhattisgarh on May 14, reports The Pioneer. The trucks and excavator were eng
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresset ablaze three trucks and an excavator near an Essar plant in Kirandul Police Station area in Dantewada Districtof Chhattisgarh on May 14, reports The Pioneer. The trucks and excavator were engaged in collecting dust waste from Essar’s iron ore beneficiation plant in Kirandul, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said.Around 50 Maoists reached to the spot, and set ablaze three Hyva trucks and a JCB machine engaged in collecting waste dust of beneficiation plant, he said.Before leaving the spot, Maoists also threatened drivers and helpers to stop the work, Pallava said, adding that the vehicles and machine were of a private contractor.As per preliminary information, Malangir Area Committee of the Maoists was involved in the incident, he added.
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May - 14 
The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested an absconding Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Abdul Mazeed Baba (51) from Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Abdul Mazeed Baba, carrying a re
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The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested an absconding Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Abdul Mazeed Baba (51) from Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Abdul Mazeed Baba, carrying a reward of INR 2 lakh, was planning to go to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), officials said. According to the Police, Mazeed, along with his two associates, was convicted by the Delhi High Court in 2014 for delivering a consignment of arms, ammunition and explosives to Pakistan-based terrorist Shahid Gafoor in the national capital. The Police said that Mazeed had been evading arrest since 2014 when a non-bailable warrant was issued against him.
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May - 14 
The United Nations (UN) has sanctioned Islamic State (IS)’ South Asia unit, a terrorist group formed in 2015 by a Pakistani national and a former commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), for its links with Al-Qaeda (AQ) and involvement in s
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The United Nations (UN) has sanctioned Islamic State (IS)’ South Asia unit, a terrorist group formed in 2015 by a Pakistani national and a former commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), for its links with Al-Qaeda (AQ) and involvement in several deadly attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan that killed over 150 people, reports Business Standard on May 15.The United Nations Security Council's 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee on May 14 sanctioned Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan (ISIL-K), which is also known as 'ISIS' South Asia Branch, ISIL Khorasan, Islamic State's Khorasan Province' and 'South Asian Chapter of ISIL'.
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May - 14 
The University Grants Commission (UGC) warned students against taking admission in unapproved institutions in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior on May 15. “Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of In
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) warned students against taking admission in unapproved institutions in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior on May 15. “Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. The educational institutions including universities, medical colleges, technical institutions situated in PoK are neither established by the Indian Government nor recognised by statutory authorities including UGC, AICTE and Medical Council of India,” UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said in an advisory. “The students are therefore cautioned and advised against taking admission in college, university or technical institution in any territory under illegal occupation of Pakistan, including the so-called AJK (Azad Jammu and Kashmir) and Gilgit Baltistan which are currently not recognised in India,” he added.
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May - 15 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who delivered a child last week, surrendered in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 15, reports Financial Express. “The cadre, identified as Sunita alias HungiKattam (30), a member of Kue
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who delivered a child last week, surrendered in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 15, reports Financial Express. “The cadre, identified as Sunita alias HungiKattam (30), a member of Kuemari LOS (local organisation squad) under north Bastar division of Maoists, was left in Chilparas village under Koyalibeda police station area in Kanker by her husband and colleagues ahead of her delivery,” Kanker, Superintendent of Police (SP), K L Dhruv said.“She gave birth to a child last week and the condition of her newborn was reported to be weak,” the SP said.Sunita, a native of Chintalnar area in Sukma District, had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2014 and then worked as Basaguda LOS member in Bijapur, was allegedly involved in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in March last year in Tadoki area of Kanker, in which a Border Security Force (BSF) assistant commandant and a constable were killed. She was carrying INR 100,000 cash reward on her head, Police added.
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May - 15 
As many as 74 civil Police officers will complete their nine-month training, on May 15 (today), when they pass out of the Kerala Police Academy after a special parade, reports The Hindu. Police academy trainers said it was an exceptionally good group
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As many as 74 civil Police officers will complete their nine-month training, on May 15 (today), when they pass out of the Kerala Police Academy after a special parade, reports The Hindu. Police academy trainers said it was an exceptionally good group of Adivasis enjoying a great attitudinal edge. In intelligence, behaviour, athleticism, and skills, the group was outstanding. “We, the metropolitan and sophisticated amongst us, have a lot to learn from them,” said one of the trainers.The 74-member civil Police officers passing out from the academy are the maiden batch of tribal youths recruited in a special drive against the increasing threat of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State. They were recruited exclusively from Wayanad, Nilambur and Attappady, the regions that faced Maoist threat. Fifty-four of them are men and 20 women.
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May - 15 
India became one of the signatories to the Chirstchurch Call for Action to remove extremist and violent online content, reports Times of India on May 16. The global document, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand PM JacindaA
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India became one of the signatories to the Chirstchurch Call for Action to remove extremist and violent online content, reports Times of India on May 16. The global document, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand PM JacindaArdern, signed in Paris on May 15 brought together governments and technology giants to commit to action that would weed out such content from online spaces like Facebook etc. The idea, which germinated during Macron’s visit to Wellington in April, culminated in the release of a global document on Wednesday at an event attended by leaders of Britain, France, Canada, Ireland, Senegal, Indonesia, Jordan and the European Union as well as tech giants like Twitter, Google, Microsoft among others. India was represented by Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The document “outlines collective, voluntary commitments from governments and online service providers intended to addressthe issue of terrorist and violent extremist content online and to prevent the abuse of the internet as occurred in and after the Christchurch attacks.” Facebook, which has come under sustained criticism for refusing to battle the growing menace pledged to tighten restrictions and committed $7.5 million to fund research for technology to remove such content. The Christchurch killer posted the video of his massacre on Facebook. Increasingly, terror attacks in many parts of the world are happening as a result of online radicalization. Interestingly, the Christchurch Call for Action is a rare instance where governments and private sector have made similar pledges with the same intent. Of course, this will run into objections from free speech activists, but increasingly there is a growing concern among countries about the need to regulate online content. This was brought home quite starkly during the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, as well as the Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Dhaka in 2016.
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May - 15 
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in the bordering areas of Jeyporesub-division in KoraputDistrict of Odisha following intelligence inputs on possibility of a Maoist strike, reports The New Indian Express.Five Maoists including three women armed
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Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in the bordering areas of Jeyporesub-division in KoraputDistrict of Odisha following intelligence inputs on possibility of a Maoist strike, reports The New Indian Express.Five Maoists including three women armed cadres were shot dead in an encounter with Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) on Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB) under Padwa Police limits on May 8.As per intelligence inputs, the Maoists are planning to revenge the encounter and top-ranking cadres of Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) are camping in the forests bordering Nandapur and Lamtaput. This apart, there are reports on Maoists sneaking into Koraput-Malkangiri border areas.The Police administrations of Koraput, Malkangiri and Rayagada have sounded alert following the inputs and intensified combing and area domination exercise.
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May - 15 
On May 15, 12 people including two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers were wounded in a grenade explosion in Guwahati’s Zoo Road area in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. The wounded SSB personnel have been identified as R
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On May 15, 12 people including two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers were wounded in a grenade explosion in Guwahati’s Zoo Road area in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. The wounded SSB personnel have been identified as Ramesh Lal and Amulya Lal. Hindustan Times further adds that according to Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the grenade blast took place close to a security check point. Morung Express adds that militants on motor cycle conducted the attack. United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)’chief’ has claimed responsibility for the attack, adds Asian Age. High alert has been sounded in Guwahati following the blast and all entry and exit routes have been put under surveillance.
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May - 15 
On May 15, a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant was arrested from Top Khonangkhong in Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. Up on interrogation of the militant another PREPAK militant identified as Yenk
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On May 15, a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant was arrested from Top Khonangkhong in Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. Up on interrogation of the militant another PREPAK militant identified as Yenkhokpam Romen was arrested from Kongba Khestri Leikai in Imphal East District.
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May - 15 
The 24-hour bandh(general shutdown strike) called by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kandhamal District of Odisha on May 15, passed off peacefully without any untoward incident, reports The Hindu.Till evening, no untoward incident had
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The 24-hour bandh(general shutdown strike) called by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kandhamal District of Odisha on May 15, passed off peacefully without any untoward incident, reports The Hindu.Till evening, no untoward incident had been reported from any part of the District. Vehicular traffic remained normal and all business and Government establishments remained open across the District.The Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh(KKBN) division of the CPI-Maoist had given the bandh call to protest the killing of five Maoists in an encounter near Sudrukumpa in the District on May 13, 2018.On May 14, Maoists had cut down a tree to block the Barkhama-Sudra road near Baliguda and pasted some posters at the spot informing the public about the bandh.In these posters, the Maoists had threatened locals to refrain from taking up the posts of forest watchers claiming that they were being used as ‘Police informers’. They also opposed a proposal to establish Police camps in remote pockets.
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May - 16 
A female Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from a forested patch near Chintalnar village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 16, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoist was identified as Sodi Peeso alias Anita (25)
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A female Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from a forested patch near Chintalnar village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 16, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoist was identified as Sodi Peeso alias Anita (25), a resident of Chintalnar village under Puspal Police Station limits, and carried a reward of INR 500,000 on her head, a local Police officer said. She was arrested by a team of District Reserve Group (DRG) and District Police personnel during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation cum area-domination exercise carried out in the forests of Chintalnar, Mundwal, Tulsi and Kirmitti, Police said. Peeso was inducted in the Naxal organization by the then Maoist ‘CNM (Chetna Natya Mandali) president’, Mangali in 2011. She was allegedly involved in killing of a resident of Chintalnar Dudhi Soni in 2017, apart from other serious criminal offences like, attacking Police party, illegally possessing of arms among others, Police claimed.
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A group of youth pelted SFs with stones at main market in Shopian town in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 16. According to local residents, multiple funeral prayers were held for both the militants before they were laid to rest.
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A group of youth pelted SFs with stones at main market in Shopian town in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 16. According to local residents, multiple funeral prayers were held for both the militants before they were laid to rest.
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May - 16 
Additionally, National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the grenade blast site in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam on May 16, reports East Mojo. NIA sources stated that it has taken a suo-moto cognizance into the case. Following th
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Additionally, National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the grenade blast site in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam on May 16, reports East Mojo. NIA sources stated that it has taken a suo-moto cognizance into the case. Following the preliminary investigation, the NIA will file a case soon. A massive search operation has been initiated across Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) in Assam to look for the suspects even as a red alert has already been sounded in the region following the grenade blast.
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May - 16 
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is set to be withdrawn from Assam, reports Northeast Today on May 17. Government of India (GoI) has asked the Army to plan its return from the state. AFSPA was imposed in Assam on November 27,1990.
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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is set to be withdrawn from Assam, reports Northeast Today on May 17. Government of India (GoI) has asked the Army to plan its return from the state. AFSPA was imposed in Assam on November 27,1990.
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May - 16 
Border Security Force (BSF) arrested 10 Rohingyas from Rahimpur border under Sipahijala District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The arrested includes five women, four children and one man.
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Border Security Force (BSF) arrested 10 Rohingyas from Rahimpur border under Sipahijala District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The arrested includes five women, four children and one man.
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May - 16 
Five Maoists, including a female cadre, surrendered before senior Police officials in Sukma District of Bastar division in Chhattisgarh on May 16, reports Newsonair. Two of the surrendered Maoists carried a reward of INR 100,000 each on their head. A
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Five Maoists, including a female cadre, surrendered before senior Police officials in Sukma District of Bastar division in Chhattisgarh on May 16, reports Newsonair. Two of the surrendered Maoists carried a reward of INR 100,000 each on their head. According to Police, these rebels were allegedly involved in various Naxal incidents. The identities of the Maoists are yet to be established. Police officials said that the surrendered Maoists will be provided necessary assistance as per the rehabilitation policy of the State Government.
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May - 16 
Myanmar army on May 16 launched a flush-out operation against National Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) near Hoyat village and Laonyu village in Myanmar along India-Myanmar border, reports Nagaland Post. According to intelligence sources, the ar
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Myanmar army on May 16 launched a flush-out operation against National Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) near Hoyat village and Laonyu village in Myanmar along India-Myanmar border, reports Nagaland Post. According to intelligence sources, the area where the operation was carried out is dominated by the NSCN (K), also known as Konyak region inside Myanmar. Sources also added that ‘’Several rounds were fired during the operation. However, due to connectivity issue, no details could be ascertained’’. Myanmar army may have reportedly targeted the Konyak region command of the Aug Yung-led NSCN (K) based on reports of the group sheltering groups such as United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO). The Myanmar army had taken control over NSCN-K ‘headquarters’ on January 29. The army also took over three outposts and dismantled two training camps set by Manipur and Assam insurgent outfits.
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May - 16 
On May 16, a Tiwa Liberation Army (TLA) militant was arrested from Umswai in West Karbi Anglong District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. A pistol was recovered from the arrested militant.
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On May 16, a Tiwa Liberation Army (TLA) militant was arrested from Umswai in West Karbi Anglong District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. A pistol was recovered from the arrested militant.
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May - 16 
On May 16, Assam Sahitya Sabha, a literary organisation in Assam has stated that people who do not know Assamese or any other indigenous language would not be allowed to work in the State, reports The Hindu. The President of Assam Sahitya Sabha Param
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On May 16, Assam Sahitya Sabha, a literary organisation in Assam has stated that people who do not know Assamese or any other indigenous language would not be allowed to work in the State, reports The Hindu. The President of Assam Sahitya Sabha Paramananda Rajbongshi stated that ‘We have served notice according to the provisions of the Assam Accord (of 1985 that ended a six-year agitation for ejecting illegal migrants). The Centre should have made an effort to protect the cultural and linguistic identity of the indigenous peoples. We have to protect our identity’. The Sabha has been at the forefront of a movement for resisting the threat to Assamese and other local tongues from mainstream languages.
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May - 16 
On May 16, Meghalaya Police stated that Romeo Lyngdoh, who was killed by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on May 12, was a sympathiser and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of HNLC, reports The Shillong Times. Refuting the claims of HNLC
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On May 16, Meghalaya Police stated that Romeo Lyngdoh, who was killed by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on May 12, was a sympathiser and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of HNLC, reports The Shillong Times. Refuting the claims of HNLC that Lyngdoh was a Police informer East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Claudia Lyngwa said the Police have learnt from reliable sources that Lyngdoh used to arrange funds for the outfit, but lately was siphoning o the funds.
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May - 16 
On May 16, ULFA-PTF ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia appealed to all groups and organisations to refrain from violence, reports The Shillong Times. The statement came after the grenade attack in Guwahati on May 15 in which 12 people were wounded. He s
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On May 16, ULFA-PTF ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia appealed to all groups and organisations to refrain from violence, reports The Shillong Times. The statement came after the grenade attack in Guwahati on May 15 in which 12 people were wounded. He stated that ‘I do not know who is behind the attack or the purpose of it, but what I know is that by carrying out such attacks, only common people are harmed and their social life gets disrupted. No organisation, whether it is ULFA (Independent) or any other group can resolve issues through such attacks’.
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May - 16 
On the same day, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, appealed to the HNLC cadres who are still in Bangladesh, to follow the footsteps of the group’s former ‘general secretary’, Cherishstareld Thangkhiew, and join the mainstream.
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On the same day, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, appealed to the HNLC cadres who are still in Bangladesh, to follow the footsteps of the group’s former ‘general secretary’, Cherishstareld Thangkhiew, and join the mainstream.
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May - 16 
Paresh Baruah of United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) has been contacting the old cadres of the outfit, who are either not involved with the peace talks or not satisfied with the progress of talks to win their sympathy, reports Assam
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Paresh Baruah of United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) has been contacting the old cadres of the outfit, who are either not involved with the peace talks or not satisfied with the progress of talks to win their sympathy, reports Assam Tribune on May 16. According to Police ULFA-I leader started frequently calling some old cadres about a couple of months back. Sources stated that ‘The interesting fact is that some old cadres, who were not in touch with the ULFA-I ‘commander-in-chief’ for 15 to 20 years, started receiving calls from him in recent times. It is a fact that he is not asking them to rejoin the outfit and in most cases, Baruah only asked them what they are doing now and enquired about their families and their condition. But the sudden move to call up old cadres after so many years is a matter of concern’. Sources said that after receiving such calls, some old members of the ULFA may get motivated to work for the outfit in different ways like providing shelter to cadres of the outfit. In fact, on the ULFA raising day on April 7, some old cadres were involved in hoisting flags of the outfit and one person who left the outfit more than two decades back, was arrested in Nagaon District of Assam.
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May - 16 
Police on May 16 arrested two individuals identified as Pranamoy Rajguru and his accomplice identified as Jahnabi Saikia from Panjabari in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam in connection with the May 15 grenade blast in Guwahati, repo
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Police on May 16 arrested two individuals identified as Pranamoy Rajguru and his accomplice identified as Jahnabi Saikia from Panjabari in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam in connection with the May 15 grenade blast in Guwahati, reports News 18. Police recovered a 9mm pistol, 20kg explosives and bomb making materials and incriminating documents from the arrestees. Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar stated that ‘Pranamoy Rajguru is a senior United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre who joined the outfit in 1986. Operating under sleeper cells in Guwahati and adjoining areas, he helped the outfit execute their plans, and was assisted by Jahnabi Saikia. They have confessed to the crime, and our investigation will continue. We have come to know their modus operandi behind the blast, but we are trying to find out the greater design behind it’. According to police, Jahnabi Saikia was not a full-fledged ULFA worker. The grenade attack, and the subsequent arrest of has brought Guwahati’s unmonitored ULFA sleeper cells into focus.
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Police sources also added that ‘We have learnt that some cadres told Baruah that they were not happy with the peace process. Some even went to the extent of saying that only the leaders were benefitted from the peace talks and the lower level cadres
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Police sources also added that ‘We have learnt that some cadres told Baruah that they were not happy with the peace process. Some even went to the extent of saying that only the leaders were benefitted from the peace talks and the lower level cadres were facing hard time to survive,” sources said and admitted that the ULFA-I may try to win the sympathy of such disgruntled elements.’ Although ULFA-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF) leaders may not help ULFA-I, possibility of lower level cadres helping out the militant outfit cannot be ruled out. Police and security forces are aware that a few small groups of ULFA-I are moving around in Assam-Arunachal border areas, but there was no information of any group entering the city, sources added.
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May - 16 
Pranmoy Rajguru is reportedly a ‘self-proclaimed’ ULFA-Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) leader and Jahnabi Saikia is a TV actress, adds Northeast Today.
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Pranmoy Rajguru is reportedly a ‘self-proclaimed’ ULFA-Pro Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) leader and Jahnabi Saikia is a TV actress, adds Northeast Today.
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May - 16 
Security officials in Assam stated that militant groups in the Northeast are desperate to carry out attacks to make their existence felt, reports Deccan Herald on May 16. Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Kuladhar Saikia stated that ‘’We have ei
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Security officials in Assam stated that militant groups in the Northeast are desperate to carry out attacks to make their existence felt, reports Deccan Herald on May 16. Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Kuladhar Saikia stated that ‘’We have either arrested several ULFA-I cadres or forced them to surrender in the past few weeks. We have seized large number of arms and ammunition too. So now they are desperately trying to carry out an attack to show their strength’.
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May - 16 
Sikh pilgrims visiting Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to celebrate Baisakhi festival demanded a separate homeland for them on May 15, reports Samaa. The followers of Sikh religion from across the world will cast their vote in support of this demand in 202
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Sikh pilgrims visiting Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to celebrate Baisakhi festival demanded a separate homeland for them on May 15, reports Samaa. The followers of Sikh religion from across the world will cast their vote in support of this demand in 2020, said Sikh pilgrim. ‘Khalistan Referendum 2020’ banners in this regard have been put on Gurdwara Janam Asthan also referred to as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib. “We are going to decide in 2020 to get a separate homeland for us,” said members of Sikh community while talking to Samaa. “We need to have Khalistan for a separate identity as it is our fundamental right,” said a Sikh visitor.
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Telegraph further adds that a Police officer stated that ‘’Pranmoy had come over ground when the ULFA’s ‘28th battalion’ declared ceasefire in 2008. Pranmoy is a member of the pro-talks faction but was maintaining links with the Paresh Barua-led fact
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Telegraph further adds that a Police officer stated that ‘’Pranmoy had come over ground when the ULFA’s ‘28th battalion’ declared ceasefire in 2008. Pranmoy is a member of the pro-talks faction but was maintaining links with the Paresh Barua-led faction of the outfit.’’ However, Police commissioner Deepak Kumar on being asked if Pranmoy was a member of ULFA-PTF stated that ‘He is an ULFA man, I don’t know if he is from the pro-talks faction’. ULFA-PTF leader Anup Chetia stated that Rajguru is not a trained cadre of ULFA but maybe he is a local-level leader from Sivasagar District’.
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May - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have called for a 'bandh' (general shutdown strike) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 19 to protest the killings of two fellow women cadres in an encounter last month, reports Devdiscourse.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have called for a 'bandh' (general shutdown strike) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 19 to protest the killings of two fellow women cadres in an encounter last month, reports Devdiscourse. The Maoists had put up banners in some villages in Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli on Wednesday (May 15) night, in which they gave the 'bandh' call, an official from Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) office said May 16. In the banners, the Maoists alleged that the killings of the women cadres-Ramco alias Kamla Narote and Shilpa Durva- by the Security Forces (SFs) on April 27 was an infringement of their constitutional rights. "The ultras said in the banners that as a mark of protest against the encounter killings, a 'bandh' should be observed in Gadchiroli on May 19," the official said.
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May - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on May 16, threatened Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders of dire consequences if the Police did not release jailed tribal villagers, reports Catchnews. In a letter addressed to TDP minister Chintakayala
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on May 16, threatened Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders of dire consequences if the Police did not release jailed tribal villagers, reports Catchnews. In a letter addressed to TDP minister Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, Kidari, Sravan Kumar, Paderu Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Giddi Eswari and local leaders of Visakhapatnam, East Division committee of CPI-Maoist made the threat. "There are 30 tribal village people nearby Chapagadda, RV Nagar and Siribala estate. Villagers boycotted to work under the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) in 2017. Till now, the police and APFDC are filing fake cases against them in the name of Maoists supporters. Police has detained 6 members of farmers illegally on International Labours Day May 1. Till today, they were not released," the letter said. "What's going on in the tribal area? Is it democracy or police ruling? We (Maoist) hope that TDP leaders are behind the police and extortion categories. TDP should take responsibility and release villagers immediately, if not then TDP leaders have to face the consequences for our (Maoists) actions next time," it said. The threat comes months after Araku TDP MLA Kidari Sarveswara and ex-MLA Siveri Soma were killed by Maoists in September 2018. The CPI-Maoist asserting that tribal people are fighting for their rights on the forest for the last 35 years, added, "Tribal people have protested against Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) possession of coffee farms in Visakhapatnam. Both police and APFDC management should respect individuality and freedom of tribal people. But they are harassing them."
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May - 16 
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on May 16 arrested one person in Ahmadabad in Gujarat while busting a network operating across India, China, Pakistan and Myanmar that had been engaged in smuggling high-end drones, reports The Hindu. Acc
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on May 16 arrested one person in Ahmadabad in Gujarat while busting a network operating across India, China, Pakistan and Myanmar that had been engaged in smuggling high-end drones, reports The Hindu. Accusing the arrested person Chinmay Anand of being the network’s kingpin, the DRI also seized high-end drones and recovered other equipment that is normally used in espionage and surveillance. According to the DRI, the drones were supplied by Chinese companies, based on orders received from Pakistan-based firms, to a warehouse in Dehong, in China’s Yunnan province. From Dehong, which is located close to Myanmar’s eastern border, the drones were smuggled into Myanmar and from there to India. While all transportation up to Imphal was by various modes of road transport, the final leg from Imphal to Ahmedabad was done using domestic airlines by mis-declaring the prohibited cargo as camera stands, household goods, electronic items, etc. to elude detection by Indian agencies. The seized articles include 85 high-end drones of DJI Mavic, DJI Phantom and MI brands. Besides, 27 DJI Mavic Air Fly More Kit and 34 DJI Ronin S Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer for DSLR and mirror-less cameras used in film shootings were also recovered. The agency contended that the racket had been going on since 2017 and that drones worth10 crore had already been smuggled into and supplied in the country. “Illegal drones in private hands can pose a threat to national security as they can be used for espionage and sabotage purposes by the enemy states and anti-national and terrorist groups,” the DRI asserted.
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May - 16 
The District Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered levy amount of INR 100,000 from them at Bhandar village under Dhurki Police Station in Garhwa District of Jharkhand on May 16, reports The Pioneer. Pol
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The District Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered levy amount of INR 100,000 from them at Bhandar village under Dhurki Police Station in Garhwa District of Jharkhand on May 16, reports The Pioneer. Police also recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, bike, cash memo, receipt etc. from their possession. According to Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP), Shiwani Tiwari, acting on a tip off, the Police team led by Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Niraj Kumar arrested Naresh Bhuiya and Nijamuddin Ansari at village Bhandar under Dhurki Police Station. “Bhuiyan collects levy money gives it to zonal commander Mrityunjay Bhuiyan. And in return, he got 10 per cent commission. This recovered money is what he receives as commission," the SP added. Police had got information that two unknown people have been seen on the bike who are heading towards the Budha Pahad. Bhuiyan has history of Naxal activity. He has also been jailed for the Naxal Violence in 2010, the SP said.
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May - 16 
The encounters unleashed a fresh bout of stone-pelting clashes in both Pulwama and Shopian Districts of Jammu and Kashmir on May 16, reports Greater Kashmir. In New colony and Dalipora areas of Pulwama District, youth took to streets and threw stones
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The encounters unleashed a fresh bout of stone-pelting clashes in both Pulwama and Shopian Districts of Jammu and Kashmir on May 16, reports Greater Kashmir. In New colony and Dalipora areas of Pulwama District, youth took to streets and threw stones on the SFs who responded by firing smoke shells.
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May - 16 
The three militants who were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at Dalipora area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 16 were identified as ‘commander’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Khalid Bhai (a resident of Pakistan), Naseer
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The three militants who were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at Dalipora area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 16 were identified as ‘commander’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Khalid Bhai (a resident of Pakistan), Naseer Pandith and Umar Mir (both local residents). One soldier, identified as Sepoy Sandeep and a civilian, Rayees Ahmad Dar were also killed in the encounter. According to the Police records, the killed militants were affiliated with JeM. They were wanted by law for their complicity in a series of attack on security establishments and civilian atrocities. SATP had earlier reported that three militants, one Army trooper and one civilian were killed in an encounter at Dalipora area of Pulwama District in the wee hours of May 16.
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May - 16 
Three militants, one Army trooper and one civilian were killed in an encounter at Dalipora area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of May 16 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Two Security Force (SF) personnel and another civili
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Three militants, one Army trooper and one civilian were killed in an encounter at Dalipora area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of May 16 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Two Security Force (SF) personnel and another civilian were also injured in the gunfight. Among the slain militants, two are believed to be local, while one is reported to be from Pakistan. However, the official confirmation of the identities is yet to be made.
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May - 16 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, one civilian and an Army soldier were killed in an encounter at Handew area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Yawer Mushtaq Dar a
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, one civilian and an Army soldier were killed in an encounter at Handew area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Yawer Mushtaq Dar alias Khalid Bhai, and Shakeel Ahmad Dar alias Abu Wasif (both local residents). The slain civilian was identified as Ishtiaq Ahmad Bhat, resident of Hendew Shopian while the soldier was identified as Rohit Kumar Yadav of 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR). The bodies of the slain militants were recovered along with arms and ammunition.
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May - 17 
A Border Security Force (BSF) officer, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Satyapal Singh was injured in the cross-border shelling by the Pakistan army along the Line of Control (LoC) at Baloni in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District of Ja
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A Border Security Force (BSF) officer, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Satyapal Singh was injured in the cross-border shelling by the Pakistan army along the Line of Control (LoC) at Baloni in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 17 night, reports Daily Excelsior. The officials said that Indian troops guarding the LoC also retaliated to the unprovoked shelling by Pakistan and the border skirmishes between the two sides lasted for a very brief period, adding there was no report of fresh ceasefire violation from anywhere along the LoC since then.
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May - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre allegedly involved in the killing of Bharatiya janata Party (BJP) Member of legislative Assembly (MLA) Bhima Mandavi and four Policemen in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack last month was
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre allegedly involved in the killing of Bharatiya janata Party (BJP) Member of legislative Assembly (MLA) Bhima Mandavi and four Policemen in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack last month was arrested in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 17, reports The Hindu. The Maoist, identified as Jivan alias Hemla, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on him, was arrested by local Police near Dantewada jail, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said.
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May - 17 
A complete shutdown was observed on May 17 in Kishtwar town in Kishtwar District on a call given by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha to protest the killings of BJP leader Anil Parihar and his brother Ajit Parihar, top RSS functionary Chanderkant Sharma and h
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A complete shutdown was observed on May 17 in Kishtwar town in Kishtwar District on a call given by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha to protest the killings of BJP leader Anil Parihar and his brother Ajit Parihar, top RSS functionary Chanderkant Sharma and his PSO Rajinder Kumar and failure of the authorities to eliminate or apprehend the culprits, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 17 
Additionally, ULFA-Pro Talks faction (ULFA-PTF) cadre was detained from Merapani in Golaghat District on May 17 in connection with the Guwahati grenade blast, reports East Mojo. The cadre has been identified as Amrit Ballav Goswami and s allegedly a
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Additionally, ULFA-Pro Talks faction (ULFA-PTF) cadre was detained from Merapani in Golaghat District on May 17 in connection with the Guwahati grenade blast, reports East Mojo. The cadre has been identified as Amrit Ballav Goswami and s allegedly a bomb making expert. The Telegraph further adds that he had surrendered in 2008.
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May - 17 
Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia stated that grenade blast in Guwahati on May 15 was perceived to be a result of the frustration by ULFA-I, reports New Indian Express on May 17. He stated that ‘They are facing pressure on both sides.
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Assam Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia stated that grenade blast in Guwahati on May 15 was perceived to be a result of the frustration by ULFA-I, reports New Indian Express on May 17. He stated that ‘They are facing pressure on both sides. Now, they cannot just sneak out of Myanmar and stay here because the moment they will do so, they will be chased down’.
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May - 17 
Assam Tribune on May 17 reports that ULFA-I ‘commander in chief’ Paresh Baruah has stated that Jahnabi Saikia who was arrested in connection with the Guwahati grenade blast had harboured ULFA-I militants. Telegraph further adds that according to Poli
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Assam Tribune on May 17 reports that ULFA-I ‘commander in chief’ Paresh Baruah has stated that Jahnabi Saikia who was arrested in connection with the Guwahati grenade blast had harboured ULFA-I militants. Telegraph further adds that according to Police source, the interrogation of Rajguru and Saikia (both arrested on May 16), has revealed that ULFA-I cadre who lobbed the grenade had stayed at Saikia’s house on Namghar Path in Panjabari locality of Guwahati for a couple of days. Moreover, Saikia had dropped him off near the blast site on her scooter moments before the grenade attack. He said the police have identified the youth, got his photograph and other details and a massive hunt was on to arrest him.
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May - 17 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office building at Timurpalli under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha late on May 17, reports Odisha Sun T
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office building at Timurpalli under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha late on May 17, reports Odisha Sun Times. According to sources, as many as 40 Maoist rebels triggered the blast in the area. While there have been no reports of casualties, several important documents and office supplies have been destroyed. Reportedly, a Maoist poster was also found from the spot stating that the bomb attack was made protesting the anti-tribal activities like false encounter and arrests.
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May - 17 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on May 17 threatened to target non-tribals if Police do not stop harassing its members, reports The Shillong Times. Saiñkupar Nongtraw the ‘general secretary’ and ‘publicity secretary’ of HNLC warned the
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on May 17 threatened to target non-tribals if Police do not stop harassing its members, reports The Shillong Times. Saiñkupar Nongtraw the ‘general secretary’ and ‘publicity secretary’ of HNLC warned the Police to stop harassing HNLC members and not to underestimate them. He stated that ‘If they do, we shall re indiscriminately at non-tribals be they beggars, businessmen, the high class or low class.’
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May - 17 
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in a meeting with President Ghani's Special Envoy and the head of the High Peace Council's (HPC’s) Secretariat Omar Daudzai expressed her country's full support to sustainable peace, economic developmen
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India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in a meeting with President Ghani's Special Envoy and the head of the High Peace Council's (HPC’s) Secretariat Omar Daudzai expressed her country's full support to sustainable peace, economic development and stability in Afghanistan, a spokesman for India's External Affairs Ministry said in a tweet, reports Tolo News on May 18. Daudzai briefed the minister on the outcome of the recently held Consultative Loya Jirga for Peace. Both sides also discussed India’s role in regional peace consensus with regards to Afghanistan, progress in peace talks and bilateral relations. Daudzai also met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vijay K Gokhale.
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May - 17 
India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu has assured India's full support to Sri Lanka in its battle against terrorism, reports Colombo Page.
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India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu has assured India's full support to Sri Lanka in its battle against terrorism, reports Colombo Page.
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May - 17 
Meanwhile, a resident of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Identified as Shabir Ahmad was arrested by Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar area of Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Shabir Ahmad son o
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Meanwhile, a resident of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Identified as Shabir Ahmad was arrested by Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar area of Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Shabir Ahmad son of Mir Wali of Manjkot in PoK, was arrested near Diler post at Amrohi by Army’s 17 Bihar regiment on May 17 late evening. He is being questioned by Army whether he has crossed inadvertently or there are some motives behind it.
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May - 17 
Nagaon Police arrested United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant identified as Indra Bora from Chalchali village in Nagaon District in connection with the Guwahati grenade blast, reports Assam Tribune on May 17. Nagaon Superintend
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Nagaon Police arrested United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant identified as Indra Bora from Chalchali village in Nagaon District in connection with the Guwahati grenade blast, reports Assam Tribune on May 17. Nagaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Shankarbrata Raimedhi stated that the arrestee had earlier also made some objectionable posts in social media regarding ULFA-I.
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May - 17 
On May 17, four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants were arrested from Teen Patti in Kohima District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. A pistol and extortion slips were recovered from the arrested militants.
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On May 17, four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants were arrested from Teen Patti in Kohima District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. A pistol and extortion slips were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May - 17 
On the same day a NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested for extortion from Jalukie in Peren District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army command.
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On the same day a NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested for extortion from Jalukie in Peren District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army command.
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May - 17 
Telangana’s Nirmal District Superintendent of Police (SP), C. Shashidhar Raju, on May 17, offered to withdraw cases against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who opt to surrender, reports The Hindu. The SP said the withdrawal of
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Telangana’s Nirmal District Superintendent of Police (SP), C. Shashidhar Raju, on May 17, offered to withdraw cases against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who opt to surrender, reports The Hindu. The SP said the withdrawal of cases would be done as per the government’s rules and guidelines on surrender of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs]. Collector M. Prashanthi assured the surrendered cadres, and those who are still underground, of sanctioning all the benefits that they will be eligible under the surrender policy. The two officials were addressing the kin of underground extremists and those who had surrendered at a ‘surrender mela’ at Nirmal where the latter made an appeal to the members of the families to urge their near and dear ones to leave the path of violence and join the mainstream.
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May - 17 April - 27
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have claimed responsibility for the May 1 blast, set off by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), in Kurkheda Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra that had killed 15 Security For
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have claimed responsibility for the May 1 blast, set off by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), in Kurkheda Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra that had killed 15 Security Force (SF) personnel and their driver, reports The Indian Express on May 18. A pamphlet, issued by western sub-zonal bureau of CPI-Maoist recently, claimed that the blast was carried out to avenge the “police atrocities” in last year’s Kasnasur ambush in which 40 Maoist cadres were killed in the incident. It also referred to the April 27 “fake” encounter of senior Maoist cadre Ramco Narote. Narote, a member of Gadchiroli’s divisional committee of CPI-Maoist, and her accomplice Shilpa Durva were killed in what the Police claimed to be a regular encounter near Gundurwahi village in Bhamragarh tehsil. The pamphlet also said that the government has put many “pro-people” and “intellectual leaders” in jail in the name of “urban Naxalism”. “The Brahminical, fascist government, led by Devendra Fadnavis, is milking Gadchiroli’s natural resources, like iron ore, after coming to power. When people oppose it, the police oppress them. Officials and police are creating hurdles in the way of tribals taking benefit of the PESA provisions,” the pamphlet reads. It adds “we will continue to oppose them tooth and nail”. The pamphlet also called upon people to observe a bandh (general shutdown strike) on May 19 called by the Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] to protest against the April 27 encounter.
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May - 17 
The normal life was disrupted on May 17 in Kashmir valley in response to strike called by separatists against recent killings in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Authorities did not allow Friday congregational prayers at the historic Jamia
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The normal life was disrupted on May 17 in Kashmir valley in response to strike called by separatists against recent killings in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Authorities did not allow Friday congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar in Srinagar District on May 17 as Police had sealed the area to prevent assembly of people there. Security Forces (SFs) were heavily deployed in the old city to prevent any protests on the occasion. They were also patrolling in the sensitive areas as a precautionary measure.
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May - 17 
The Supreme Court on May 17 stated that a Foreigner Tribunal’s order declaring a person as an illegal foreigner would be binding and prevail over the government decision to exclude or include the name from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in A
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The Supreme Court on May 17 stated that a Foreigner Tribunal’s order declaring a person as an illegal foreigner would be binding and prevail over the government decision to exclude or include the name from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The Court however said the persons whose names are not included in the NRC in Assam can produce documents including the ones related to family tree and seek review of the tribunal’s decision.
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May - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Lutua village under Banke Bazar Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gaya District of Bihar early on May 18 (today), reports Devdiscourse
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Lutua village under Banke Bazar Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gaya District of Bihar early on May 18 (today), reports Devdiscourse. A joint team of 205 CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) troops of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Bihar Police had carried out the special operations. The SFs recovered the Maoist body and an AK-47 rifle during a post-encounter search. The body of the deceased is yet to be identified, the CRPF said.
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May - 18 
A Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from KhuraiNingthoubungTinsid road in Imphal East District of Manipur on May 18, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Wahengbam Bikram Singh aliasNaokhomba.
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A Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from KhuraiNingthoubungTinsid road in Imphal East District of Manipur on May 18, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Wahengbam Bikram Singh aliasNaokhomba.
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May - 18 
According to Government sources, Myanmar Government has informed India about its plan of deploying Army personnel in the areas along the international border for a long period of time, if required, to flush out the militants, reports Assam Tribune on
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According to Government sources, Myanmar Government has informed India about its plan of deploying Army personnel in the areas along the international border for a long period of time, if required, to flush out the militants, reports Assam Tribune on May 19. A source stated that ‘The Government of India has been informed that Myanmar Army personnel have been directed to stay in that area for four to five months, if required, to ensure that members of the militant groups are driven out of the country’. According to sources, members of the militant groups of North East were staying in Myanmar with the help National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). Myanmar Army reportedly agreed to allow NSCN-K members to stay in Myanmar in a separate place with the condition that the outfit would not allow any member of other militant groups to stay there, sources added. The Government of Myanmar has also been putting pressure on the NSCN-K to sign the national ceasefire agreement signed by a number of other Myanmar-based militant groups. Sources revealed that though members of other militant outfits are staying in jungles and Naga inhabited villages in Myanmar, Myanmar is attempting to trace them out, adds Assam Tribune. Myanmar has assured India that all out efforts would be made to flush out all the members of the militant groups. Sources also pointed out that it would not be possible for the militants to stay in dense forests because of logistical problems and they would have to stay closer to human habitation. In such circumstances, it would be easier for the Myanmar Army to launch the operation. Moreover, though China has signed an agreement with India to ensure cooperation in dealing with terrorism, Beijing has not yet accepted the fact that Paresh Baruah mostly stays in China, reports Assam Tribune on May 19. Sources stated that “The Indian agencies have submitted details of the addresses where Paresh Baruah (of ULFA-I) has been staying in China, but so far, the government of that country has been denying the fact.”
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May - 18 May - 15
Assam Police have arrested one more for the involvement in May 15 Guwahati blast, reports Northeast Today on May 18. Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar stated on May 18 that a suspect identified as Chinmoy Laskar was arrested from Guwahati in
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Assam Police have arrested one more for the involvement in May 15 Guwahati blast, reports Northeast Today on May 18. Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar stated on May 18 that a suspect identified as Chinmoy Laskar was arrested from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam. He was held by the police from Sundarpur area. The Commissioner also added that ‘’organization has become weak due to lack of support and finance. So they are now using the former cadres, who had not been very active in the past, to carryout recruitment drives, spread their ideology and provide logistics support”. The Commissioner also added that United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) is no longer an outfit based out of jungles, repots Northeast Today on May 18. He stated that ‘They are trying to float an over ground outfit which will carry out subversive activities while living among common people’. He also added that ‘The organization has become weak due to lack of support and finance. So they are now using the former cadres, who had not been very active in the past, to carryout recruitment drives, spread their ideology and provide logistics support’. Additionally, after the May 15 blast, Guwahati Police has issued specific instructions for the internal security mechanism of shopping malls, cinema halls, hotels and market areas, reports Assam Tribune on May 19. Police have also warned against undermining the security component and said such a lackadaisical attitude would invite stern action. Sources said apart from maintaining equipment like metal detectors, including the door frame, and ensuring maximum CCTV coverage of entry and exit points, shopping malls and movie halls have been asked to maintain adequate strength of private security personnel.
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May - 18 May - 15
Earlier on May 18, Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar had stated that ULFA-I militant identified as Bijoy Asom had hurled the grenade on May 15, reports Nagaland Post. He stated that ‘’Bijoy along with JahnabiSaikia visited the blast site seve
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Earlier on May 18, Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar had stated that ULFA-I militant identified as Bijoy Asom had hurled the grenade on May 15, reports Nagaland Post. He stated that ‘’Bijoy along with JahnabiSaikia visited the blast site several times before carrying out the grenade attack. Saikia was riding the scooty, while her pillion rider Bijoy lobbed the grenade targeting security forces.’’ The Commissioner also added that Bijoy was picked up by a militant identified as Chinmoy at Ganeshguri and dropped him at Khanapara traffic point of Guwahati. Police later arrested Chinmoy.
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May - 18 
Four militants of unspecified militant outfit involved in weapons smuggling were arrested on May 18 from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. East mojo further adds that three arrestees were identified as ToniviSwu, H
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Four militants of unspecified militant outfit involved in weapons smuggling were arrested on May 18 from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. East mojo further adds that three arrestees were identified as ToniviSwu, HukutoTokishe and Kiviho Kiva. Three pistols, one rifle and ammunition were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May - 18 
James Sangma the Meghalaya Home Minister reiterated that Government is ready for talks with Hynniewtrep National Council (HNLC) if it lays down arms, reports The Shillong Times on May 19. He also termed the recent killing by HNLC as an isolated incid
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James Sangma the Meghalaya Home Minister reiterated that Government is ready for talks with Hynniewtrep National Council (HNLC) if it lays down arms, reports The Shillong Times on May 19. He also termed the recent killing by HNLC as an isolated incident and added that the incident needed to be investigated. The Minister when asked about resurfacing of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), stated that one should not speculate on such things, reports The Shillong Times on May 19. He also added that Police was vigilant about the matter. There is a speculation that left-over cadres of GNLA is regrouping.
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May - 18 
Meanwhile, a Maoist cadre carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head surrendered himself before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Nuapada District of Odisha on May 18, reports Pragativadi. The surrendered militant has been identified as Maoist c
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Meanwhile, a Maoist cadre carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head surrendered himself before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Nuapada District of Odisha on May 18, reports Pragativadi. The surrendered militant has been identified as Maoist cadre, Parsuram Majhi alias Montu, an active cadre of Mainpur-Nuapada Division of the CPI-Maoist since 2014. He will be provided with monetary assistance as per the Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme of Government of Odisha, Police said.
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May - 18 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) condemned the Myanmar Army’s operations in Konyak region of Myanmar, reports Nagaland Post on May 19. NSCN-IM condemned the military action of Tatmadaw (Myanmar Military) that it alleged wa
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) condemned the Myanmar Army’s operations in Konyak region of Myanmar, reports Nagaland Post on May 19. NSCN-IM condemned the military action of Tatmadaw (Myanmar Military) that it alleged was being coordinated by Indian security forces from the international border. NSCN-IM also added that it cannot stay aloof from what was happening in Myanmar. Deccan Herald further adds that NSCN-IM stated that “Given the hostility shown by the Tatmadaw’s operation in the so-called Indo-Myanmar corridors, the road to peaceful solution may get jeopardized if they fail to recognize the need for trust, respect and mutual understanding that goes together in solving a political problem that is more complex than one could see”.
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May - 18 
On May 18, a grenade explosion was reported at the house of a doctor identified as Khongbantabam Vyas at Thangmeiband in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Morung Express. The grenade was hurled by suspected militants. Residence of doctors have
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On May 18, a grenade explosion was reported at the house of a doctor identified as Khongbantabam Vyas at Thangmeiband in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Morung Express. The grenade was hurled by suspected militants. Residence of doctors have been targeted recently by militants. On April 24, militants triggered a hand grenade at the residence of a doctor in the same area.
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May - 18 
On May 18, an NSCN-IM extortionist identified as Atoka Awomi was arrested from Kiyeto Village in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. INR 5050 was recovered from the arrested individual.
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On May 18, an NSCN-IM extortionist identified as Atoka Awomi was arrested from Kiyeto Village in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. INR 5050 was recovered from the arrested individual.
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May - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) killed an Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Waseem Ahmad Naik of Barsoo Awantipora at Hathlangoo village in Sopore area of Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 18, reports Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle
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Security Forces (SFs) killed an Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Waseem Ahmad Naik of Barsoo Awantipora at Hathlangoo village in Sopore area of Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 18, reports Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from his possession. Waseem was missing since March 2019. The family had accordingly filed a missing report in Police Station Awantipora.
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May - 18 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Showkat Ahmad Dar of Panzgam Pulwama, Irfan Ahmad and Muzzafar Ahmad, at Panzgam area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on May 18, reports Kashmir Observer.
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Showkat Ahmad Dar of Panzgam Pulwama, Irfan Ahmad and Muzzafar Ahmad, at Panzgam area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on May 18, reports Kashmir Observer.
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May - 18 
The President of Federation of Khasi Jaintia Garo People (FKJGP), Wellbirth Rani alleged that traditional headmen are to be blamed for the unabated influx of immigrants in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times on May 19. Commenting on the proposed am
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The President of Federation of Khasi Jaintia Garo People (FKJGP), Wellbirth Rani alleged that traditional headmen are to be blamed for the unabated influx of immigrants in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times on May 19. Commenting on the proposed amendment to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act the FKJGP stated that in the last meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, it was suggested that the 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups should also be consulted to get their views and opinions with regard to any amendment.
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May - 18 
Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants involved in extortion were arrested from Shallang village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on May 18, reports Northeast Today. The arrestees were identified as ‘cap
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Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants involved in extortion were arrested from Shallang village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on May 18, reports Northeast Today. The arrestees were identified as ‘captain’ Wangjang Pangtha, ‘sergeant’ Rajapio Limglang Tutsha and ‘private’ Chamol Jungli. The arrested ‘captain’ was the ‘area commander’ of NSCN-R. An AK 56 and one M-20 pistol with live ammunition were recovered from the arrestees.
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May - 18 
Top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Sabyasachi Panda was awarded life imprisonment by the Additional District Judge (ADJ) Court in Ganjam District of Odisha on May 18, reports The Pioneer. Panda was produced in the court of Sanjay
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Top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Sabyasachi Panda was awarded life imprisonment by the Additional District Judge (ADJ) Court in Ganjam District of Odisha on May 18, reports The Pioneer. Panda was produced in the court of Sanjay Sahu, who found him guilty on the charge of sedition under Section 121 of IPC. The judge also ordered him to pay a fine of INR 10,000. The court proclaimed the judgement after hearing the deposition of 15 witnesses. The Maoist leader, who has more than 136 criminal cases pending against him, has been acquitted in 52 cases. He was alleged to be involved in the killing of Laxmanananda Saraswati in 2008 and was also the alleged mastermind in the abduction of two Italian tourists in 2012. Panda had been arrested from the residence of one Chandra Rao in Bada Bazaar in Ganjam on July 17, 2014 by Police. A gun, 800 grams of gold ornaments and cash of INR 200,000 were recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested from Sugunu in Kakching District in Manipur on May 18, reports Morung Express.
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested from Sugunu in Kakching District in Manipur on May 18, reports Morung Express.
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May - 19 
A militant of United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) along with an ex-militant of UPDS were arrested from West Karbi Anglong District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. A carbine and a pistol were recovered from the arrestees.
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A militant of United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) along with an ex-militant of UPDS were arrested from West Karbi Anglong District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. A carbine and a pistol were recovered from the arrestees.
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May - 19 
A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worker, identified as Mohammad Jamal was shot at by militants outside his home in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 19 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, militants fled away leaving him
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A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worker, identified as Mohammad Jamal was shot at by militants outside his home in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 19 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, militants fled away leaving him in a pool of blood. He was taken to hospital where his condition is stated to be critical.
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May - 19 
Around a dozen alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in civil attire, visited Gurupalli village under Etapallitaluka (revenue sub-division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, daring the local population to burn banners of t
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Around a dozen alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in civil attire, visited Gurupalli village under Etapallitaluka (revenue sub-division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, daring the local population to burn banners of their party in front of them, late evening on May 19 when Maoists had called a ‘bandh’ (general shutdown strike), reports The Times of India. Earlier, photographs of Gurupalli villagers making a bonfire of Maoist banners were circulated by the Police on social media. Superintendent of Police (SP), GadchiroliShaileshBalkawade, however, denied Maoists had threatened any villagers labelling the reported incident as a ‘fake propaganda’ and ‘fake news’ on social media. On the other hand, the incident was confirmed by activist Suresh Balsagre of JanhitvadiSanghatna from Etapalli. “This threatening of villagers did take place at Gurupalli on bandh day. The next day pamphlets were found at Jeveli, Dumme and adjoining villages which is a tell-tale sign that Maoists were present,” he said. The villagers of Gurupalli were also warned by the Maoists not to go for tendu (leaves of the DiospyrosMelonoxylon plant), collection the following day (May 20) until the issue was clear before them. The bandh was called against the April 27 encounter of ‘Divisional committee member (DVCM)’ RamkoNarote and Bhamragarh ‘area committee member, ACM’ ShilpaDhurva which the Maoists claimed were ‘extra-judicial’ killings.
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May - 19 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two ‘jungle depots’, a road roller, blocking several internal roads, shutting markets, disrupting services of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses, and also pasted b
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two ‘jungle depots’, a road roller, blocking several internal roads, shutting markets, disrupting services of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses, and also pasted banners and posters about the ‘bandh’ on May 19, in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 19, reports The Times of India. The bandh had been called to protest the alleged ‘fake encounter’ killings of their Divisional Committee Member (DVCM) Ramko Narote and cadre Shilpa Dhurva on April 27 at Gundurwahi by C-60 commandos during an operation. In the banners and posters, the Maoists demanded clarification from the Police on the killings. Apart from Police, the Maoists also issued threats to the foresters, urging villagers to resist their work of cutting trees and bamboo, as “they are owned by the tribals”. The Maoists put up a number of banners in the early hours on May 19, throwing challenge to the Police stationed merely four kilometres away at Purada Police Station. The Maoists then headed towards the forest near Warbi (Chirpi), around seven kilometres away, where they set wood at the jungle depot on fire. The depot belonged to the Forest Labourers’ Co-operative Society, where wood from adjoining forests of Yedapar and Kurundi was collected. The Maoists blocked the road between Karamphata and Gurupalli in Etapalli taluka (revenue sub-division) by tying a banner across the road and also laying felled trees on the road. One side of the banner was tied to a vehicle which the Maoists had set ablaze some days ago. Police claimed this road blockade was later removed by villagers so vehicles could pass. Earlier in the morning, State Transport buses had returned to Etapalli depot from this place, but later resumed services till Alapalli. The Maoists later set ablaze a road roller at Gurupalli Road. The roller was engaged in road construction works. A jungle depot near Gurupalli was also set on fire. Maoist banners were also spotted at places in Bhamragarh taluka including at Kospundi phata near Tadgaon, Parlakota river bed and other places. The markets at different taluka places like Korchi in the north and south’s Etapalli, Alapalli and Bhamragarh remained shut.
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May - 19 
District Court in Sagaing region of Myanmar sentenced 24 Assam and Meitei rebels to two years in prison, reports Morung Express. The cadres belong to Manipur People’s Army (MPA), the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I), Kanglei Yawo
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District Court in Sagaing region of Myanmar sentenced 24 Assam and Meitei rebels to two years in prison, reports Morung Express. The cadres belong to Manipur People’s Army (MPA), the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), the People’s Liberation Army of Manipur (PLA), the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). They were arrested on January 29 this year, after the Northwestern Command of the Myanmar military raided the headquarters of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). Deccan Herald further adds that according t intelligence officials, atleast 29 militants have been arrested since February by Myanmar. Several cadres of NSCN (K), Ulfa (I), NDFB (S) and KLO had reportedly fled Myanmar and got in touch with security agencies to surrender. Security forces, however, stepped up operation along the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh and have arrested at least 22 so far
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May - 19 
Interrogation of Rajguru and Saikia, who were arrested for involvement in May 15 grenade blast revealed that the militant who lobbed the grenade had stayed at Saikia’s house in Panjabari locality of Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam f
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Interrogation of Rajguru and Saikia, who were arrested for involvement in May 15 grenade blast revealed that the militant who lobbed the grenade had stayed at Saikia’s house in Panjabari locality of Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam for two days, reports The Telegraph on May 20. Rajguru and Saikia (who were arrested on May 16) were arrested in connection with two cases — one registered at Geetanagar Police station in connection with the grenade blast and the other at Satgaon police station in connection with the recovery of pistol, ammunition, explosives and other incriminating documents. Government of India (GoI) directed the Assam government to investigate the nexus between United Liberation front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and ULFA-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF), reports Assam Tribune on May 20. According to sources, the meeting reviewed the situation after the recent grenade blast in Guwahati by ULFA-I and the subsequent unearthing of its sleeper cells The probe on May 15 blast will span across Assam, to unearth the sleeper cell network, reports Assam Tribune on May 20. Security forces have found it astonishing that the much-feeble ULFA-I managed to set up a network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) under the nose of the security agencies. An official stated that ‘GoI told us to investigate the matter till its logical conclusion and not keep the probe confined to detention of ULFA (ULFA-I) activists responsible for the blast.’ According to reports, security agencies have so far identified over 25 ‘urban militants, reports Assam Tribune on May 20. Some are even working in colleges and those identified so far are staying in places like Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, among other urban centres.
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May - 19 
Naga Hoho, the apex body of Naga’s in a press release urged joint military forces of both India and Myanmar to immediately cease the ongoing military action against the Nagas, reports Imphal Free Press on May 20. The Hoho also added that Nagas irresp
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Naga Hoho, the apex body of Naga’s in a press release urged joint military forces of both India and Myanmar to immediately cease the ongoing military action against the Nagas, reports Imphal Free Press on May 20. The Hoho also added that Nagas irrespective of borders or factions will not remain mere spectators to the military action in Naga region of Myanmar. Indian Express further adds that Naga Hoho warned that military action has the potential to result in a widespread Naga uprising. Earlier on May 19, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) had condemned the military operation.
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May - 19 
One person was arrested with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with new notes of the INR 500 denomination worth INR 146,000 from Amrut Nagar area in Mumbai in Maharshtra, reports Asian Age on May 20. The arrested accused, Wasim Shaikh alias Jasim was
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One person was arrested with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with new notes of the INR 500 denomination worth INR 146,000 from Amrut Nagar area in Mumbai in Maharshtra, reports Asian Age on May 20. The arrested accused, Wasim Shaikh alias Jasim was also in possession of at least 14 mobile phones and SIM cards.
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May - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sannu Ram Netam (45) and Sukhdhar (52), were arrested by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force, near Mangnar village under Barsoor Police Station limi
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sannu Ram Netam (45) and Sukhdhar (52), were arrested by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force, near Mangnar village under Barsoor Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 19, reports Devdiscourse. "Four packets of cracker bombs, a Maoist banner, five posters containing a message of 'bandh' call given by the Naxals in the area on May 18, were recovered from the possession of the arrested cadres," a senior Police official said. Netam, who was acting as the head of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS)- a frontal outfit of Maoists, was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, while Sukhdhar was working as of ‘Jan militia’ member, the official said. They were mainly tasked with arranging a meeting of villagers for Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], putting up Maoist posters and banners, he added.
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May - 20 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Koparshi forest areaunder Bhamragad area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 20, reports mid-day.com. According to the Po
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Koparshi forest areaunder Bhamragad area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 20, reports mid-day.com. According to the Police, no casualty was reported from either side during the firing. The encounter took place at around 6.30 am near the Kothi Police outpost when commandos of C-60, the specialised anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] unit of Maharashtra Police, were on patrolling duty in a forest area near Koparsi village, Police said.The Maoists on seeing the security personnel, started firing at them, to which the Police retaliated, the Police added. The exchange of fire continued for over an hour following which the Maoists fled into the forest, Police said. "There was no report of any casualty on either side," a Police official said, adding that combing operation was on in the area.
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May - 20 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the residential gate of a village headman identified as MaisnamManikchand, at PhumlouMamangLeikai in Imphal West District on May 20, reports Imphal Free Press. There were no casualties from the blast.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the residential gate of a village headman identified as MaisnamManikchand, at PhumlouMamangLeikai in Imphal West District on May 20, reports Imphal Free Press. There were no casualties from the blast.
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May - 20 
Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma on May 20 has assured the protection of all citizens of Meghalaya in the wake of Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threat of killing non-tribals, reports The Sangai Express. He stated that “We h
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Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma on May 20 has assured the protection of all citizens of Meghalaya in the wake of Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threat of killing non-tribals, reports The Sangai Express. He stated that “We have been very clear from day one that all are citizens of the Meghalaya and it is the duty of the government to ensure that all lives are protected.”. The HNLC threat came six days after the outfit had gunned down one Romeo Lyngdoh after branding him as a "police informer”.
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May - 20 
HNLC rejected the call of the state government to come over-ground and lay down arms, reports Northeast Now on May 20. In a statement issued by HNLC general secretary-cum-publicity secretary SaiñkuparNongtraw, it stated that ‘Time and again, the word
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HNLC rejected the call of the state government to come over-ground and lay down arms, reports Northeast Now on May 20. In a statement issued by HNLC general secretary-cum-publicity secretary SaiñkuparNongtraw, it stated that ‘Time and again, the words ‘surrender and peace talks’ have become political joke. We do not have any faith either in the Congress government or the present government’. He also added that ‘We are told to surrender and only after surrendering shall the government talk. How can we trust the Government when we had bitter experiences in the past’.
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May - 20 
Meanwhile, seven Maoists surrendered before Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports The Pioneer. According to Bijapur Police, three out of the seven surrendered in the District carried a cash reward of INR 100,000 each on their
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Meanwhile, seven Maoists surrendered before Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports The Pioneer. According to Bijapur Police, three out of the seven surrendered in the District carried a cash reward of INR 100,000 each on their arrests. They were identified as Lakshman Vanjami alias Sonu (29), Neelkanth Ranjeet alias Suresh (26), Gudsa Vacham (29), Raju Ram Vacham, Laysu Vachma, Mangal Diva (18), and Chinna Majji (19). Sonu was an LGS (Local Guerrilla Squad) member, active in Bhairamgarh area; Suresh, an LGS member and he too carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head; Vacham, a ‘CNM (Chetna Natya Mandali) commander’ carrying a reward of INR 100,000; Raju Ram, ‘vice president DKAMS (Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh)’; Laysu, Mangal, and Chinna, all three were CNM members.
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May - 20 
Militants hurled a grenade towards a Police Station in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 20 night, reports News 18. However, there was no damage, a Police official said. The grenade exploded far outside the police station boundary, the off
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Militants hurled a grenade towards a Police Station in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 20 night, reports News 18. However, there was no damage, a Police official said. The grenade exploded far outside the police station boundary, the official said.
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May - 20 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has claimed that the cease fire agreement signed between the outfit and the Government of India in June 14, 2001 exists in Manipur without territorial limits, reports Imphal Free Press on M
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has claimed that the cease fire agreement signed between the outfit and the Government of India in June 14, 2001 exists in Manipur without territorial limits, reports Imphal Free Press on May 21. In a statement NSCN-IM stated, “The enforcement of Indo-Naga ceasefire in Manipur was clearly visible during the time when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister of India. It is on record when Vajpayee said that ‘wherever there is fighting, there is ceasefire’. So ceasefire is everywhere. That spirit never changes till now because once agreement is signed it remains official notwithstanding the hullabaloo from certain groups with vested interests. The ceasefire coverage had no boundary limits.” The outfit was reacting to reports on the arrested of two of its cadres on May 20, wherein Manipur Government had reportedly stated that the ceasefire did not extend in Manipur.
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May - 20 
Pakistan troops violated the ceasefire with unprovoked firing along International Border (IB) in Samba sector of Samba District on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Border Security Force (BSF) also retaliated effectively to
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Pakistan troops violated the ceasefire with unprovoked firing along International Border (IB) in Samba sector of Samba District on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Border Security Force (BSF) also retaliated effectively to the firing, which lasted for some time. However, no injury or damage was reported so far in the exchange of fire.
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May - 20 
Separately, two Maoists surrendered before Police in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports The Pioneer. Podiyam Pandu and Hemla Muya, both native of Chintagufa, gave up arms before Police in the District.
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Separately, two Maoists surrendered before Police in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports The Pioneer. Podiyam Pandu and Hemla Muya, both native of Chintagufa, gave up arms before Police in the District.
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May - 20 
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command of the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on May 20 said that Pakistan was trying to keep the pot of militancy boiling by radicalizing Kashmiri youth through social media
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The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command of the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on May 20 said that Pakistan was trying to keep the pot of militancy boiling by radicalizing Kashmiri youth through social media to pick up guns, reports Daily Excelsior. He said that 40 youngsters have joined militancy in the Valley this year (2019) so far though the number has declined over the previous years due to outreach programme of the Army with teachers and families of the youth. At the same time, he said, 86 militants have been neutralized this year while 20 others have been apprehended in the Valley till date. Describing situation in Jammu and Kashmir as ‘under control’, the Army Commander, who has regularly been taking visits to forward areas on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir as well as hinterland, said Pakistan continued to indulge in anti-India activities by trying to infiltrate militants and promote drug trafficking. However, he declared that Army will not allow terror to take roots in Jammu region. Singh also said that Pakistan army has failed in infiltrating militants and, therefore, was trying to radicalize local youth through social media to pick up guns in the Valley.
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May - 20 
Three State Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel were injured after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a series of low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts followed by an exchange of fire between the Security Forc
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Three State Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel were injured after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a series of low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts followed by an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists led by ‘sub-zonal commander’ Maharaj Pramanik,along a road near Hudungada village under Kharsawan Policelimits in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on May 20, reports The Telegraph.Soon after the blasts which took place along Suru-Kharsawan Road near the under-construction Suru Dam, there was an encounter between the Maoists and SFs in the nearby Hudungada forest.Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Kolhan, Kuldeep Dwivedi said, a joint force of SAPand Seraikela-Kharsawan District Police were conducting a Long-Range Patrol (LRP), when the patrolling team were attacked, adds Hindustan Times.In the attack the three SAP personnel, identified as Krishna Kudada, Hareram Singh and Makhan Singh sustained injuries. “After the encounter, we carried out a combing operation in the jungle and found a blood trail. We suspect that one of the rebels might have been killed. His body was possibly carried by his colleagues while fleeing the jungle,” Seraikela Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Abinas Kumar said.
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May - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Kawasi Masa (26), a ‘Jan militia commander’ and Kudmi Hadma (25), ‘Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh (DKAMS) president’, ’were arrested from a hilly terrain area between Bo
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Kawasi Masa (26), a ‘Jan militia commander’ and Kudmi Hadma (25), ‘Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh (DKAMS) president’, ’were arrested from a hilly terrain area between Borpadar and Chikpal villages under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports The Pioneer. Both were residents of Marjum Bheemapara under Tongpal Police Station limits in the District. Both the arrested Maoists carried a cash reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads.
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May - 20 
Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Ingalok area in Thoubal District in Manipur on May 20, reports Imphal Free Press. The militants were identified as Mayanglambam Nimaichand Meitei alias Pangamba and Mutum Rajan Meitei alia
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Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested from Ingalok area in Thoubal District in Manipur on May 20, reports Imphal Free Press. The militants were identified as Mayanglambam Nimaichand Meitei alias Pangamba and Mutum Rajan Meitei alias Lamjing.
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May - 20 
Two Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), were arrested by Sircilla Police,while they were trying to conduct a review meeting to strengthen Janashakti group cadre at By
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Two Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), were arrested by Sircilla Police,while they were trying to conduct a review meeting to strengthen Janashakti group cadre at Bypass road in Rajanna Siricilla District of Telangana on May 20, reportsThe Hans India.The two LWEs were identified as Manuka Kuntaiah (45), resident of Thippapur village in Vemulawada Mandal (administrative sub-division), and Nagunoori Ravi (30), resident of Ramannapet village in Thangallapalli Mandalof Rajanna Sircilla District. According to information, following the orders of Vishwanath, ‘State secretary’ of CPI-ML Janashakti, the two LWEs were conducting a review meeting to strengthen the party and to extort money from businesspeople and landlords present in the District. Coming to know about the Maoist meeting, Police rushed to the spot and arrested the two LWEs along with one country-made tamancha(country made gun) with 6 live 8 mm rounds from Kuntaiah and 6 live 8 mm rounds from Ravi. Kuntaiah was involved in the murder case of Suddala Prabhakar Rao and the case at present is under trial. Ravi, who was working as a car driver, got attracted by CPI-ML Janashakti ideology and has been working as a courier.
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May - 20 
Two Rohingyas were arrested from Dholcherra in Hailakandi District in Assam on May 20, reports Assam Tribune.
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Two Rohingyas were arrested from Dholcherra in Hailakandi District in Assam on May 20, reports Assam Tribune.
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May - 21 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Thangjam Manglem alias Janish, was arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District on May 21, reports Imphal Free Press. He joined the organisation in 2008 and currently worked under one Tony who is
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Thangjam Manglem alias Janish, was arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District on May 21, reports Imphal Free Press. He joined the organisation in 2008 and currently worked under one Tony who is said to be a ‘major’ of PLA.
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May - 21 
A pro-Islamic State (IS) hacker group, cyber revenge army, brought down the police website in the southern Indian state of Karnataka on May 21, declaring a "cyber war", a police official said, reports Sputnik News. A few hours later the website was r
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A pro-Islamic State (IS) hacker group, cyber revenge army, brought down the police website in the southern Indian state of Karnataka on May 21, declaring a "cyber war", a police official said, reports Sputnik News. A few hours later the website was restored, a Karnataka police official added. "This is beginning of our cyber war on you infidels and this hacking is in retaliation for the Daesh soldiers and for their support", the message read on the website before it was restored.
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May - 21 
According to Defence Spokesperson, Army has blocked likely routes of escape and intensified checks along the Nagaland-Arunachal borders, after the killing of May 21 in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Indian Express on May 22. The Spokesp
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According to Defence Spokesperson, Army has blocked likely routes of escape and intensified checks along the Nagaland-Arunachal borders, after the killing of May 21 in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Indian Express on May 22. The Spokesperson also added that ‘he Army has also increased area domination teams and mobile check posts are being deployed all along adjoining districts of Nagaland’.
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May - 21 
According to intelligence, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) may avail the post-poll result celebrations from May 24 to 27 to strike in Assam, reports The Sentinel on May 22. According to inputs, ULFA-I militants have reportedly sn
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According to intelligence, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) may avail the post-poll result celebrations from May 24 to 27 to strike in Assam, reports The Sentinel on May 22. According to inputs, ULFA-I militants have reportedly sneaked into Assam through Arunachal Pradesh. A red alert has been sounded in all Districts sharing boundaries with the neighbouring States.
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May - 21 
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 21, announced that the Indian Government granted MVR 7 million to fund several projects at the Police Academy’s Specialised Training School in Vaanee located in Dhaalu Atoll, reports The Edition. The
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 21, announced that the Indian Government granted MVR 7 million to fund several projects at the Police Academy’s Specialised Training School in Vaanee located in Dhaalu Atoll, reports The Edition. The Police Academy provides modern training to police officers, along with the skills and knowledge required to perform their duties efficiently and effectively.
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May - 21 
Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a militant hideout in Chatyari forest area of Rajouri District and recovered arms and ammunition including four automatic assault rifles on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajour
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Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a militant hideout in Chatyari forest area of Rajouri District and recovered arms and ammunition including four automatic assault rifles on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Yougal Manhas said that based upon a specific information regarding presence of a militant hideout in Chatyari forest area of Rajouri, an operation was launched by Police on May 21 evening and entire area was cordoned by teams of Police and Army. He said that in the operation, which continued throughout the day, entire forest area was put to physical search during which a militant hideout was unearthed and busted by Police recovering huge quantity of arms and ammunition.
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May - 21 
Nagaland Post further adds on May 21, that Police arrested five others in connection with the May 15 blast. The arrestees are Jahnabi Saikia, a TV actress, Pranamoy Rajguru, Chinmoy Laskar, Indra Mohan Bora and Amit Ballav Goswami. Amit, a surrendere
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Nagaland Post further adds on May 21, that Police arrested five others in connection with the May 15 blast. The arrestees are Jahnabi Saikia, a TV actress, Pranamoy Rajguru, Chinmoy Laskar, Indra Mohan Bora and Amit Ballav Goswami. Amit, a surrendered ULFA militant was arrested from Golaghat, while Chinmoy and Indra were apprehended from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District and Nagaon District (both in Assam) respectively. According to Police, Chinmoy, a resident of Christian basti area in Guwahati had joined ULFA-I few months back and Indra worked as linkman of the outfit.
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May - 21 
On May 21, 11 people including the National People’s Party (NPP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Tirong Aboh and his son were killed in an ambush at 12th mile in Khonsa-Deomali road in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24.
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On May 21, 11 people including the National People’s Party (NPP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Tirong Aboh and his son were killed in an ambush at 12th mile in Khonsa-Deomali road in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The fatalities include two Personal Security Officers (PSO’s) and MLA’s son. Two, including one PSO have been wounded in the attack. Indian Express reports National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants are suspected to be behind the attack. The ambush occurred when the convoy of MLA was returning from Dibrugarh in Assam to Khonsa in Tirap District. The MLA was seeking re-election in the State Assembly election and was vocal against NSCN-IM targeting political workers in the area in his election campaign. He had also spoken against violence had had stated in a gathering that ‘Politicians who do not have the guts to fight elections on their own merit should not use underground elements’. Director General of Police (DGP) SBK Singh, stated that “of the 15 people in the convoy 11 were killed on the spot, two have been admitted to hospital with serious injuries and two others including a woman escaped unhurt”, reports The Shillong Times. The DGP also stated that Army Units have started a massive combing operation. He also added that senior Police officers of Tirap and Changlang Districts have reached Khonsa to supervise and coordinate with security agencies for operations. The Times of India adds that an un-named Police official stated that “Aboh’s convoy was waylaid between Deomali and Bogapani and they shot him, his teenage son, Longgem, two bodyguards and seven others.” According to security sources, “Aboh was known as a no-nonsense politician and often received threats from the NSCN (I-M) for his opposition to their presence in Arunachal.” Sources also added, “There were reports that NSCN(I-M) had warned Aboh not to contest the assembly election”. NPP leader Kumar Waii stated, “This is the first political assassination to have taken place in Arunachal. We want an investigation into this by the government”, reports The Times of India. The site of the attack is an area under the command of the Army’s 3rd Corps, based in Dimapur, Nagaland. Economic Times further adds that a Senior Police official stated “the MLA was on his way to his constituency from Assam when militants open fired at his vehicle near Bogapani village in Tirap District around 11.30 am. We suspect the hand of NSCN-IM behind the incident.” Arunachal Pradesh Government in an official communique stated that “As per police report, 11 persons including the sitting MLA Khonsa West Tirong Aboh were ambushed and killed at 12th mile, 20 km in between Khonsa and Deomali road, by armed militants.” The Sangai Express further adds that NSCN-IM had allegedly threatened the MLA for campaigning for NPP. Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP president Conrad K Sangma has strongly condemned the incident. Nagaland Post adds that Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh stated that the perpetrators will not be spared. Meanwhile Indian Express reports that, NSCN-IM ‘convenor’ of Cease Fire Monitoring Cell Karibo Chawang stated, “We have initiated our own investigations into the incident. We have informed all our headquarters and are collecting information to ascertain what happened exactly”.
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May - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for a bandh (general shutdown strike) in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on May 25, condemning the encounter reported from Kituba area under Padua Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha o
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for a bandh (general shutdown strike) in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on May 25, condemning the encounter reported from Kituba area under Padua Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on May 8, in which five Maoists were killed, reports The Hindu. Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) ‘secretary’ Ganesh also released a two-page letter, opposing the encounter and accused the political parties of looting natural resources in Pandua region. He appealed to the tribal people to take part in the bandh. Following the letter, security has been stepped up along the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) area and combing operations in the forest region have been intensified.
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May - 21 
The Darbha Division of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), responsible for massacre of 76 CRPF personnel and 27 Congress leaders in 2010 and 2013 respectively in Bastar Division in Chhattisgarh, is facing acute shortage of arms and ammuniti
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The Darbha Division of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), responsible for massacre of 76 CRPF personnel and 27 Congress leaders in 2010 and 2013 respectively in Bastar Division in Chhattisgarh, is facing acute shortage of arms and ammunitions, documents recovered from a Maoist camp have revealed, reports The Asian Age on May 22. The Maoist documents which have listed arms currently in possession of Darbha division under which three area committees, and two platoons functioned, said 106 big and small weapons have been left with it now. The depleted armoury of the division has big weapons such AK 47s, Self-Loaded Rifles (SLRs) and INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles, numbering six, nine and eight respectively, the Maoist documents, copies of which are in possession of The Asian Age, disclosed. The rest are small weapons like 303 rifles, nine mm pistols, revolvers and country-made guns. “This clearly indicates that Darbha Division has become very weak militarily. That is the reason why the Maoists are often using Improvised Explosive Device (IED) as their key weapon”, Dantewada District Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav said. According to him, pressure being mounted on Maoists in the red corridors in India in recent times had led to disruption of supply of sophisticated weapons and ammunitions to Maoists in Bastar.
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May - 21 
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on May 21 apprehended a Pakistani fishing vessel off Gujarat and seized 200 kg heroin, worth 600 crore in the international market, reports The Hindu. According to Additional Director General K. Natarajan, Coast Guard Com
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on May 21 apprehended a Pakistani fishing vessel off Gujarat and seized 200 kg heroin, worth 600 crore in the international market, reports The Hindu. According to Additional Director General K. Natarajan, Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard), late on May 20 received intelligence input from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and other agencies that a Pakistani fishing boat was to deliver narcotics off Gujarat and that it was to be received by an Indian boat. The ICG swiftly diverted its ships to effect interception of the boat. In the early hours of May 21, one of the Coast Guard ships intercepted the Pakistani fishing boat Al-Madina off Jakhau in the Arabian Sea. “Despite evasive manoeuvres carried out by the crew of Al-Madina and rough sea conditions, it was successfully intercepted within Indian waters. During the hot pursuit, the crew threw bags containing suspicious material into the sea. The Coast Guard team, upon boarding the vessel, took the crew into custody and retrieved the material,” Mr. Natarajan said. “On initial checking 195 packets containing 200 kg of heroin has been found. The Pakistani vessel crew are being subjected to interrogation and rummaging is being carried out by various agencies,” Mr. Natarajan said.
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May - 21 
The militants lobbed a grenade towards the Security Forces (SFs) posted near the State Bank of India branch at Pulwama Chowk in Pulwama District on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said that there were no reports of anyone getting i
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The militants lobbed a grenade towards the Security Forces (SFs) posted near the State Bank of India branch at Pulwama Chowk in Pulwama District on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said that there were no reports of anyone getting injured in the explosion.
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May - 21 April - 9
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe into the killing of Chhattisgarh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bheema Mandavi from Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on the order of the Union Ministry of Home A
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe into the killing of Chhattisgarh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bheema Mandavi from Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on the order of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), reports The New Indian Express on May 22. According to the NIA website, the case has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Arms Act and UA(P) Act 1967. The agency had registered the case under the title ‘death of Bheema Mandavi in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Dantewada District. The BJP MLA and four policemen were killed in a powerful IED blast triggered by the Maoists in Dantewada District on April 9. NIA in its ‘summary of allegation’ stated that the Union Government has received information about the case being registered at Kuakonda Police Station in Dantewada regarding the death of Bheema Mandavi along with four Police personnel. The Maoists took responsibility for the killing of Mandavi calling the attack as “retaliatory’ to avenge the deaths of their senior cadres at the hands of Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada.
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May - 21 May - 15
The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant involved in May 15 grenade blast was arrested on May 21, from Doomdooma in Tinsukia District, reports Assam Tribune. The militant had lobbed the grenade, targeting a security picket. H
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The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant involved in May 15 grenade blast was arrested on May 21, from Doomdooma in Tinsukia District, reports Assam Tribune. The militant had lobbed the grenade, targeting a security picket. He was part of a 12-member squad trained by ULFA-I.
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May - 21 
Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Gogunda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarhon May 21 (today), reports Business
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Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Gogunda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarhon May 21 (today), reports Business Standard. The incident took place near Gogunda village, located around 500 kilometres from State capital, Raipur, when a joint team of security men was out on an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, a senior Police official said.The patrolling team, comprising personnel from the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF), was cordoning off a forest at a hill near Gogunda, when the Maoists triggered the IED blast, he said.This led to an exchange of fire between the two sides, he added."Two DRG jawans received injuries in the blast," the official said.
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May - 21 May - 22
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Zahir Ahmad and Irfan Manzoor were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at Gopalpora in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior. When the SFs started Cord
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Zahir Ahmad and Irfan Manzoor were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at Gopalpora in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior. When the SFs started Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), the militants hiding there opened fire, sources said, adding that SFs retaliated ensuing in an encounter. One militant was killed in the initial exchange of fire at 3am and another was shot dead this morning on May 22. Meanwhile, people, mostly youths in the nearby villages in Gopalpora in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, hit the streets and clashed with SFs and state police personnel who were deployed to prevent any demonstration, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 22 
Although National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), is suspected to be involved in the incident, it has denied its involvement. Though officials said other factions could be behind the killing, suspicion is more on NSCN-IM because
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Although National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), is suspected to be involved in the incident, it has denied its involvement. Though officials said other factions could be behind the killing, suspicion is more on NSCN-IM because of its alleged push for including the Tirap Changlang Longding (TCL) region within ‘greater nagalim’. NSCN -IM has been enjoying the upper hand in TCL region because of pressure on the Khaplang group from both the Indian and Myanmar armed forces. Four communities — Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa, and Wanch which were clubbed as “other Naga tribes” in the Scheduled Tribe list are said to be the primary reason behind the NSCN-IM’s attempt to control this area, adds The Hindu on May 22. The Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Tirong Aboh is a member of Nocte community. TCL areas has seen turf wars between NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-IM besides opium cultivation, reports The Hindu. According to a 2013 survey by the Narcotics Control Bureau, opium cultivation is widespread in Anjaw, Lohit and in Upper Siang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh as well. Security agencies say members of the extremist groups either fund or are directly involved in the opium cultivation and trade to sustain their subversive activities.
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May - 22 
An army man, earlier arrested from Mhow in Madhya Pradesh for passing on critical information about the country’s defence apparatus to his Pakistani handlers, was ‘honey-trapped’ by a young woman who was involved in a similar case in Jhansi a few yea
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An army man, earlier arrested from Mhow in Madhya Pradesh for passing on critical information about the country’s defence apparatus to his Pakistani handlers, was ‘honey-trapped’ by a young woman who was involved in a similar case in Jhansi a few years back, reports New Indian Express on May 23 .The 28-year-old junior clerical staff posted at Mhow, who hails from the district of Vaishali in Bihar, is currently in police remand till May 26 for passing sensitive Army details on a day-to-day basis, investigators said. Based on investigations and interrogation of the arrested man, it has come to the fore that his Pakistani handlers used a young woman, aged around 25, to honey-trap the accused. The woman, a well-trained Pakistani operative, posed as an Indian national, Prishi Agrawal, to lure him into explicit chats over social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook. She later began asking him to provide details on defence installations, locations, besides movement and exercises of the Indian Army. The probe has revealed a strong possibility of the woman being the same person who honey-trapped another Army man posted at Jhansi’s Babina Cantonment, who was arrested back in 2014. According to sources, investigators have also zeroed in on the money which was deposited into bank accounts of the arrested army man and aides over the last two years by his Pakistani handlers through their men in other parts of India. Three years back, MP Police’s Anti-Terror Squad had busted a Pakistani spy ring facilitated by a series of Chinese sim box exchanges in various cities of the state, including Bhopal, Jabalpur and Gwalior, that was used for phone frauds. The money earned was parked in bank accounts in MP’s Satna and Rewa districts before being handed over to operatives based in Old Delhi. Part of the money earned through phone frauds was also sourced to hawala operators and a few dry fruit traders in northern India, including Jammu and Kashmir. It was then routed to spies.
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May - 22 
Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Army officer said that at about 4 pm, a group of four to five militants attem
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Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Army officer said that at about 4 pm, a group of four to five militants attempted to sneak into this side in the general area of Naushahra Nar in Kanjalwan of Gurez sector. He said that the soldiers of 36 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) manning the fence challenged them and the militants opened fire leading to a brief exchange of fire. After being challenged, the militants fled back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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May - 22 May - 21
Arunachal Pradesh Police have not ruled out the possibility of an opium cartel being involved in the May 21 killing of 11 people in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Hindu. According to Inspector General (IG) Sunil Garg, ‘The ambush on
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Arunachal Pradesh Police have not ruled out the possibility of an opium cartel being involved in the May 21 killing of 11 people in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Hindu. According to Inspector General (IG) Sunil Garg, ‘The ambush on the four vehicles the victims were travelling in bears the sign of an underground group, most likely the NSCN which has many factions. There are chances of connection of these groups with the opium growers’. An Army officer stated that 14-15 assailants were involved in the ambush. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju stated that “politicians and important people” were primarily responsible for the situation “as at times they take the help of insurgents”, reports The Hindu on May 23. He also added that “Even if few members of local community are involved in insurgency activities then it affects the security operations because of their family links etc which results in collateral damages.”
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May - 22 
Due to fear of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) the contractual agencies engaged in the road construction work have been parking their tractors, JCB and other equipment on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) premises after evening at
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Due to fear of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) the contractual agencies engaged in the road construction work have been parking their tractors, JCB and other equipment on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) premises after evening at Mohangiri village in Urladanip Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Madanpur Rampur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kalahandi District of Odisha, reports Orissa Post on May 23. Sources said, Maoists had opposed two contractual agencies and set fire to their JCB, tractors and mixture machines that were engaged in the road construction work from Mohangiri to Lubengarh under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and in the construction work of Balibhata Ashram School. Police said looking at the protection of vehicles, Kalahandi, Superintendent of Police (SP), instructed contractors to park their vehicles in front of the CRPF camp.
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May - 22 
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministeria
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on May 22 took up terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka and urged member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for greater counter-terror cooperation, reports The Hindu. Addressing the ministerial meet of SCO at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the External Affairs Minister said that India remains committed to regional connectivity and peace in Afghanistan. “Our heart goes out to our brothers and sisters of Sri Lanka, who have recently witnessed the ghastly act of terrorism. Our wounds of Pulwama attack were still raw and the news from the neighborhood has made us more determined to fight firmly [and] resolutely against this menace,” said Ms. Swaraj addressing a gathering which included her Pakistan counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Ms. Swaraj said that India is open to strengthen the Regional Anti-Terror Structure or RATS of SCO to fight terrorism and security challenges in the region. Taking up the situation in Afghanistan, the Minister said that India wants Afghanistan to be “united, peaceful, secure, stable, inclusive and economically vibrant”. “I wish to once again underscore the importance India attaches to SCO Afghanistan Contact Group and welcome an early conclusion of the Draft Roadmap of further actions of the Contact Group,” said Ms. Swaraj in her speech.
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May - 22 
On May 22, a ‘deputy commander in chief’ of anti-talk faction of KPLT, identified as RiteshTeron was arrested from Bakulia in Karbi Anglong District, reports Eastern Mirror.
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On May 22, a ‘deputy commander in chief’ of anti-talk faction of KPLT, identified as RiteshTeron was arrested from Bakulia in Karbi Anglong District, reports Eastern Mirror.
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May - 22 
On May 22, an arms dealer and his accomplice were arrested from Kakching in Kakching District of Manipur, reports E-pao. The arrestees were identified as Angdum and Madun. Three AK-56 rifles with magazines and one 9 MM pistol were recovered from the
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On May 22, an arms dealer and his accomplice were arrested from Kakching in Kakching District of Manipur, reports E-pao. The arrestees were identified as Angdum and Madun. Three AK-56 rifles with magazines and one 9 MM pistol were recovered from the arrestees. One of the arrestee, Angdum is an ex-cadre of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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May - 22 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 22 filed a charge sheet against four suspected terrorists of the Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) for the attack on a Police team in Srinagar last year (2018), reports Daily Excelsior. Nearly 20
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 22 filed a charge sheet against four suspected terrorists of the Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) for the attack on a Police team in Srinagar last year (2018), reports Daily Excelsior. Nearly 20-days after the attack at the Tourist Reception Centre in Srinagar on November 24, 2018, the NIA had taken over the probe into the incident from the State Police, official said. During its probe, the Jammu and Kashmir Police had arrested three suspected members of the terror group — Tahir Ahmad Khan, Haris Mushtaq Khan and Asif Suhail Nadaf — immediately after the incident. “During their search, two pistols, 14 live rounds and three hand grenades were recovered from their possession along with an Islamic State (ISIS) flag. The case was subsequently taken over by the NIA for investigation on December 13, 2018,” an NIA spokesperson said in New Delhi. The agency had arrested one more accused Asif Majid Khan, who was allegedly involved in “harbouring other co-accused persons”, he said. “One illegal 12 bore single-barrel gun without a number and two KF-12 cartridges were recovered on his disclosure,” the spokesperson said. The agency alleged that all the arrested persons were members of the ISJK, an affiliate of the West Asia based terror group ISIS.
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May - 23 
27 companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and 3000 state civil and armed police personnel will guard the vote counting centres in Manipur as election authority has completed arrangement for the counting of votes on May 23 (today), reports Imp
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27 companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and 3000 state civil and armed police personnel will guard the vote counting centres in Manipur as election authority has completed arrangement for the counting of votes on May 23 (today), reports Imphal Free Press. 18 additional locations have been identified where security forces will be deployed from May 21 night till the midnight of May 23.
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May - 23 
At least 300 fighters from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), designated a global terror organisation by the United States (US) and the United Nations (UN), are active in war-torn Afghanistan, a Pentagon report has said, reports Business Standard
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At least 300 fighters from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), designated a global terror organisation by the United States (US) and the United Nations (UN), are active in war-torn Afghanistan, a Pentagon report has said, reports Business Standard on May 24. The report also identified LeT among the three terrorist groups posing the greatest threat to the US and its allied forces in Afghanistan. Among the 20 prominent terrorist organizations active in Afghanistan, LeT ranks fifth in terms of fighters along with Al Qaeda and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, stated the Pentagon report, 'Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom's Sentinel', for the quarter ending March 31. The report said the Department of Defence "identified the Haqqani Network, the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba as groups that present the greatest threat to US and allied forces in Afghanistan". The report also stated that an estimated 300 LeT and 1,000 Islamic Emirate High Council operatives are active in the war-torn country. The ISIS-K, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Haqqani Network (HN) with an estimated 3,000-5,000 fighters each top the list of terrorist groups active in Afghanistan, it said.
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May - 23 
Dead body of a militant’s brother, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh was found in his native village in Naira Tahab in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, body of Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh
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Dead body of a militant’s brother, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh was found in his native village in Naira Tahab in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, body of Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh, who was brother of active Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Irfan Ahmed Sheikh was found May 23 morning at his native village. Few gunshots were heard in the area last night (May 22) at around 10: 30 PM and since then Irfan was missing and on May 23 his dead body was found, they said. The family blamed Security Forces (SFs) for his killing. However, Police registered a case and are investigating the matter.
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May - 23 May - 25
Earlier on May 25, three militants of unspecified faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were arrested for assault near Ahthibung in Peren District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestees have assaulted a civilian identif
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Earlier on May 25, three militants of unspecified faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were arrested for assault near Ahthibung in Peren District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestees have assaulted a civilian identified as Benjamin on May 23 at Khelma village in Peren District. The arrestees were identified as Nzuakam, Daniel and Sitang.
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May - 23 
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) allegedly involved in the 2016 terror attack at a cafe in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka was declared as an unlawful association by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on May 23, reports Times of India. A notific
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Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) allegedly involved in the 2016 terror attack at a cafe in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka was declared as an unlawful association by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on May 23, reports Times of India. A notification issued by MHA said that the outfit was planning to set up permanent bases within ten kilometers along Bangladesh border in several Districts of West Bengal, Assam and Tripura. MHA said the outfit has committed and promoted acts of terrorism and has been engaged in radicalization and recruitment of youths for terrorist activities in India. "Therefore, the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen India or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan and all its manifestations have been inserted in the First Schedule to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967," the notification said.
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May - 23 
Meanwhile, spontaneous ‘stone-pelting’ protests and broke out in Shopian, Pulwama, Awantipora and downtown Srinagar, with people raising slogans in favour of Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Meanwhile, spontaneous ‘stone-pelting’ protests and broke out in Shopian, Pulwama, Awantipora and downtown Srinagar, with people raising slogans in favour of Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 23 
Meanwhile, two civilians were injured as militants hurled a grenade at Police Station in Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. However, it exploded outside and injured two civilians and wind
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Meanwhile, two civilians were injured as militants hurled a grenade at Police Station in Awantipora in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. However, it exploded outside and injured two civilians and window panes of few cars were also damaged.
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May - 23 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at the residence of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘brigadier’ identified as Akaho Ziomi in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. INR 1,50,00
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at the residence of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘brigadier’ identified as Akaho Ziomi in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. INR 1,50,000 was recovered from the residence. NIA had registered a case against wife of the militant after she along with her associates were arrested in April 2017.
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May - 23 
Separately, militants also hurled a grenade at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker at Tagore hall at Wazirbagh in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. No injuries were reported in the inciden
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Separately, militants also hurled a grenade at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker at Tagore hall at Wazirbagh in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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May - 23 
The Coastal authorities in Kerala are on high alert after an intelligence report said that 15 Islamic State (IS) terrorists had set off on boats from Sri Lanka for Lakshadweep islands, reports Indian Express on May 26. While such alerts are ‘usual pr
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The Coastal authorities in Kerala are on high alert after an intelligence report said that 15 Islamic State (IS) terrorists had set off on boats from Sri Lanka for Lakshadweep islands, reports Indian Express on May 26. While such alerts are ‘usual practice’, sources said that that this time they have specific information about the number of terrorists. The Coastal Police Department has been on alert ever since Sri Lanka issued the intelligence input on May 23. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) today deployed its ships and maritime surveillance aircraft around the Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands territory and borders that the country shared with Sri Lanka in order to thwart any attempt by the IS terrorists to enter Indian waters.
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May - 23 
Two militants including the ‘chief’ of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, Zakir Rashid Bhat alias Zakir Musa, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dadsara village in Tral in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23, reports Daily Exce
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Two militants including the ‘chief’ of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, Zakir Rashid Bhat alias Zakir Musa, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dadsara village in Tral in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Police officials said that SFs had launched a cordon and search operation at Dadsara village and when the militants tried to escape a gunfight broke out. They said efforts were made to make them surrender but the request fell on deaf ears and the holed-up terrorists started lobbing grenades using a launcher. Zakir Rashid Bhat (24) quit Civil Engineering course he was doing in Chandigarh in 2013 to become a militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). After differences with HM, he formed his own group and was named as chief of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an affiliate of al Qaeda.
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May - 23 
Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants along with their families surrendered in Dalai District on May 23, reports Business Standard. The surrendered militants were identified as ‘lance corporal’ PareshDebbrama and ‘sepoy’ Dipenjoy
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants along with their families surrendered in Dalai District on May 23, reports Business Standard. The surrendered militants were identified as ‘lance corporal’ PareshDebbrama and ‘sepoy’ Dipenjoy Tripura. According to Border Security Force (BSF) official, they fled from their hideout at Mandarichera in Chittagong Hill Tract of Bangladesh and surrendered to the in-charge of Border Outpost (BOP) Ganesh in Dhalai District. The insurgents told BSF that many other cadres of the outfit are looking for opportunities of surrender since they are finding it difficult to make ends meet. Both militants surrendered with their wives and two children.
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May - 24 
A congress leader was hacked to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kistapar under Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports India Today. The deceased has been identified as Sahadev,
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A congress leader was hacked to death by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kistapar under Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports India Today. The deceased has been identified as Sahadev, who was dragged out of his house and hacked by the Maoists just a few kilometres away from the local Police Station.
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May - 24 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was reportedly wanted in connection with the killing of two persons under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 24, was arrested by Security Forces
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was reportedly wanted in connection with the killing of two persons under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 24, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs), reports The Pioneer. According to Police, the Maoist was identified as VeetiSukka (21), a resident of Kistaram Police Station limits of the District. “Sukka was nabbed (arrested) by a team of Special Task Force (STF) and district police during a search operation in the jungle near Karimgunda village,” a Police officer said. Sukka was wanted in connection with the killing of PodiyamiMutta (40) and KakoLacchu (21). Both of them were abducted and killed by suspected armed Maoists a few months ago, Police added.
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May - 24 
Also, the Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Old City Nowhatta in Srinagar District were disallowed by the authorities for the second consecutive week on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Also, the Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Old City Nowhatta in Srinagar District were disallowed by the authorities for the second consecutive week on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 24 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant and two Over Ground Worker’s (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested on May 24 from Doyapur village in Dimapur District, reports ANI. The arrested militant was identifie
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant and two Over Ground Worker’s (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested on May 24 from Doyapur village in Dimapur District, reports ANI. The arrested militant was identified as Hehuto. The OGWs were identified as Chingni and Kheliho. Two 12 bore guns, 600 rounds of ammunitions and 34 pairs of combat boots were recovered from the arrestees.
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May - 24 May - 23
Authorities on May 24 imposed curfew in many parts of Kashmir and closed down schools and colleges to prevent violence after the killing of ‘commander-in-chief’ of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior. As SATP earlier reported,
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Authorities on May 24 imposed curfew in many parts of Kashmir and closed down schools and colleges to prevent violence after the killing of ‘commander-in-chief’ of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior. As SATP earlier reported, Zakir Musa was killed in an overnight encounter at Dadsara village of Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 23. Authorities imposed curfew and curfew like restrictions in parts of Kashmir to prevent protests against the killing of Zakir Musa. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were heavily deployed in several parts of downtown area of Srinagar since morning to prevent any protests. They had barricaded roads with concertina wire to prevent movement of the people and vehicles.
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May - 24 
Earlier on May 24, a Kuki National Army (KNA) militant was arrested from Phoipi village in Bishnupur District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Henkholun Haokip.
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Earlier on May 24, a Kuki National Army (KNA) militant was arrested from Phoipi village in Bishnupur District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Henkholun Haokip.
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May - 24 
However, despite restrictions, thousands of people took part in the last rites of Musa despite heavy rains in in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior.
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However, despite restrictions, thousands of people took part in the last rites of Musa despite heavy rains in in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 24 
Meanwhile, clashes erupted between youth and Security Forces (SFs) at various places in Srinagar and other areas on May 24 during which over a dozen protesters were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. The clashes broke out after mandatory congregationa
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Meanwhile, clashes erupted between youth and Security Forces (SFs) at various places in Srinagar and other areas on May 24 during which over a dozen protesters were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. The clashes broke out after mandatory congregational prayers at various places including HabbaKadal, Batamaloo, Sopore, Kupwara town, Batergam, Trehgam and many other areas of South Kashmir Districts.
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May - 24 
On May 24, a blast was reported in a mosque located at Kachurtal in Hailakandi District in Assam, near the Assam-Mizoram interstate boundary, reports Morung Express. No causalities have been reported. The mosque was partially damaged, adds Northeast
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On May 24, a blast was reported in a mosque located at Kachurtal in Hailakandi District in Assam, near the Assam-Mizoram interstate boundary, reports Morung Express. No causalities have been reported. The mosque was partially damaged, adds Northeast Today. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), MohneeshMisra, miscreants from Mizoram were suspected to be behind the incident.
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May - 24 
On May 24, an assault rifle and more than fifteen rounds of ammunition were recovered from a hideout of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) at Gendabari in Goalpara District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army command.
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On May 24, an assault rifle and more than fifteen rounds of ammunition were recovered from a hideout of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) at Gendabari in Goalpara District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army command.
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May - 24 
Separately, All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani called for shut down on May 25 against the killing of Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Separately, All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani called for shut down on May 25 against the killing of Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 24 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel belonging to the Assam Rifles (AR) were killed and four others sustained injuries, after suspected militants ambushed an AR patrol in Mon area in Mon District of Nagaland along the Indo-Myanmar border on May 25, repo
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel belonging to the Assam Rifles (AR) were killed and four others sustained injuries, after suspected militants ambushed an AR patrol in Mon area in Mon District of Nagaland along the Indo-Myanmar border on May 25, reports NDTV. According to PTI, the patrol was passing that way in two vehicles when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off around 1:30 pm. The blast was followed by a fierce exchange of gunfire between SF personnel and the suspected militants, which resulted in the two deaths. The two AR personnel killed included one Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). No militant outfit has owned responsibility for the attack, yet.
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May - 25 May - 22
A multi-agency probe involving Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Customs and India’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) has begun on suspicion of narco-terrorism soon after six Pakistan na
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A multi-agency probe involving Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Customs and India’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) has begun on suspicion of narco-terrorism soon after six Pakistan nationals were arrested in high sea off Gujarat coast from a fishing boat from Karachi, reports Times of India on May 25. This incident was earlier reported by South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) on May 22. In a simultaneous operation, three Pakistani and three Nepali nationals were arrested in Kathmandu with Rs 7.6 crore in fake Indian currency notes (FICN) of Rs 2000 denomination. “Those arrested included FICN kingpin Yunus Ansari,” said a senior DRI official. Ansari is known to have links with India’s most wanted don Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan intelligence agency ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) and has been responsible for running FICN network from Nepal. He is also suspected to have links with proscribed Pakistani terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) that has been responsible for several bomb blasts in India. Son of a former Cabinet minister of Nepal Saleem Mia Ansari, Yunus was arrested twice earlier in 2010 and in 2014 based on DRI information for circulating FICN. “In the last few months, maritime route in the Indian Ocean has been exploited by the international organised narcotic smuggling syndicates for trafficking drugs. The other sensitive route has been India-Pakistan border in J&K where DRI had made seizure of heroin and arms and ammunition in a joint operation with Indian army last year,” a senior DRI official said.
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May - 25 
Curfew imposed by the authorities and the strike called by separatists disrupted life in Jammu and Kashmir for second consecutive day on May 25 following killing of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind ‘commander’ Zakir Musa in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs)
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Curfew imposed by the authorities and the strike called by separatists disrupted life in Jammu and Kashmir for second consecutive day on May 25 following killing of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind ‘commander’ Zakir Musa in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. The curbs on the movement of people were in force in parts of Srinagar, Awantipora, Anantnag, Kulgam and Pulwama towns of Kashmir as a precautionary measure to prevent protests and violence. Schools and colleges remained shut on May 25, while mobile Internet continued to be suspended across the Valley.
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May - 25 
Despite restrictions, there were protests at several places in Srinagar on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the protesters were chased away by the Police.
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Despite restrictions, there were protests at several places in Srinagar on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the protesters were chased away by the Police.
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May - 25 
Earlier on May 25, a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Thangjam Inao Devi alias Thajamanbi, was arrested at Oinam Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Earlier on May 25, a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Thangjam Inao Devi alias Thajamanbi, was arrested at Oinam Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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May - 25 
In a separate incident, five IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) each weighing 10 kilograms and packed in pressure cookers were unearthed from a dirt track near a well between Uparchandeli and Khalichandeli villages under Keshkal Police Station in Kon
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In a separate incident, five IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) each weighing 10 kilograms and packed in pressure cookers were unearthed from a dirt track near a well between Uparchandeli and Khalichandeli villages under Keshkal Police Station in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports The Pioneer. They were detected and defused by a joint team of SFs carrying out a de-mining operation. Acting on specific inputs, the operation was carried out by the District Reserve Guard (DRG), STF, CRPF and local Police in Uparchandeli and Khalichandeli area, located around 250 kilometres away from the State capital Raipur.
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May - 25 
Meanwhile, arms and ammunition, along with other items, purportedly belonged to the Maoists were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) after separate encounters with the Maoists in a forested patch of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports T
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Meanwhile, arms and ammunition, along with other items, purportedly belonged to the Maoists were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) after separate encounters with the Maoists in a forested patch of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, a team of Special Task Force (STF) had started from Kanker on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, had face-off with the armed Maoists in a forested patch near Chhindkhadak village and at Parredodo village. “In both encounters police forces easily dominated Naxals who had to flee in the jungles,” a local Police officer said. After searching the encounter spots, pressure cooker bombs, electric wires, live rounds of 303 rifle, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle with live rounds, Naxals dress, Maoist literatures and other items of daily use were sized, Police said.
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May - 25 
On May 25, an unidentified Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Kongpal in Imphal East District, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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On May 25, an unidentified Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Kongpal in Imphal East District, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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May - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) busted an undesignated camp of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 25 at Todaijang village in Ukhrul District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. At least two pistols, one rifle and 26 rounds
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Security Forces (SFs) busted an undesignated camp of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 25 at Todaijang village in Ukhrul District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. At least two pistols, one rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the camp, adds Nagaland Post.
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May - 25 
Separately, on the same day a Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist) militant was arrested from Kongpal in Imphal East District, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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Separately, on the same day a Kangleipak Communist Party-Maoist (KCP-Maoist) militant was arrested from Kongpal in Imphal East District, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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May - 25 
Separately, Police arrested a Maoist cadre, who carried a cash award of INR 100,000 on his head in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of 227 CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) battalion and District Police wh
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Separately, Police arrested a Maoist cadre, who carried a cash award of INR 100,000 on his head in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of 227 CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) battalion and District Police while on a search operation, received intelligence input from Tongpal Police Station about the presence of Maoists in a hilly terrain near Junglepara Marjum village. The team swung into action and arrested the Maoist identified as Mahavir Nag (25), a resident of Junglepara Marjum. “Mahavir was a member of Maoist Katekalyan LGS (Local Guerrilla Squad) and was involved in an attack on a police party in April 2016 in Tongpal where a jawan was killed and another was injured,” a local Police officer said.
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May - 25 
The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai-based charity trust promoted and controlled by Naik, “allegedly received funds in the form of donations and zakat (a form of alms giving in Islam) from domestic as well as overseas donors from countries l
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The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai-based charity trust promoted and controlled by Naik, “allegedly received funds in the form of donations and zakat (a form of alms giving in Islam) from domestic as well as overseas donors from countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Malaysia among others” , reports Indian Express on May 26. According to the ED probe report, the IRF maintained various bank accounts in which funds from the donors were deposited. “These bank accounts are held with Citi Bank, DCB Bank Ltd and Union Bank of India,” it said. The agency said its probe found that the total quantum of funds received in the bank accounts of IRF, from 2003-04 to 2016-17, is to the tune of Rs 64.86 crore. “The donors remain unidentified as their names in the receipts are mentioned as ‘well-wishers’. As the donations are made by cash, only the names of the donors are mentioned on the receipts without disclosing their contact details, which raises suspicion of being bogus or sham entries,” the ED report said.
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May - 26 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi-Neopak (NSCN-KN) militant was arrested from Khukisha village in Zunheboto District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles on May 26. Three rifles were recovered from the arrested militant. The arrestee was id
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi-Neopak (NSCN-KN) militant was arrested from Khukisha village in Zunheboto District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles on May 26. Three rifles were recovered from the arrested militant. The arrestee was identified as Stefan Zhimo.
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May - 26 April - 9
A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, who was allegedly involved in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast that killed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Bhima Mandavi, in April, was killed i
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A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, who was allegedly involved in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast that killed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Bhima Mandavi, in April, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, reports The Hindu.The encounter took place in the forest of Hiroli under Kirandul Police Station area when a squad of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said.As the Police squad was advancing through Hiroli, around 450 kilometres from Raipur, exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, he said.After the Maoists fled, the body of Guddi, a member of Local Organisation Squad (LOS) of Malangir Area Committee of Maoists, was recovered from the encounter spot. A revolver with six rounds was also recovered from the spot, SP, Pallava added.Guddi,carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head,was suspected to be involved in around 40 cases of Naxal violence, including the killing of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four security personnel. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, five persons including the BJP legislator from Bastar region, Bhima Mandavi (40) and his four security personnel were killed as cadres of the CPI-Maoist targeted the convoy in which the BJP leader was travelling, in a forested patch near Nakulnar Village under Kuwakonda Tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 9.
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May - 26 
A teenager, identified as Mohammad Ishaq (18) was injured in small arms firing by the Pakistan army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Ishaq was hit
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A teenager, identified as Mohammad Ishaq (18) was injured in small arms firing by the Pakistan army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Mohammad Ishaq was hit by a bullet from the Pakistani side while he was sleeping inside his house at Pukharni village. According to reports, firing from across the LoC started in Nowshera sector around midnight, prompting retaliation by the Indian Army.
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May - 26 
According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report, insurgency-related violence declined by 48 per-cent in Meghalaya, 40 per-cent in Arunachal Pradesh, 16 per-cent in Assam and 24 per-cent in Manipur in 2018 compared to 2017, reports The Senti
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According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report, insurgency-related violence declined by 48 per-cent in Meghalaya, 40 per-cent in Arunachal Pradesh, 16 per-cent in Assam and 24 per-cent in Manipur in 2018 compared to 2017, reports The Sentinel on May 27. In Assam, insurgency related incidents declined to 28 in 2018 from 402 in 2009. Similarly, 133 extremists were arrested in 2018 while 359 were held in 2009. In 2009 194 militants were killed in Assam while in 2018 only five were killed. In 2009, 616 extremists surrendered in Assam and in 2018, 13 had laid down arms. The number of security forces killed in insurgency-related incidents across Assam in 2009 was 22; but in 2018 only one security personnel lost life in such cases. In Assam, 91 persons were kidnapped or abducted in 2008, however, the number of abductees in 2018 is six. The report also added that operations are ongoing against, adds The Sentinel. The UMHA report stated that from December 23, 2014 to November 30, 2018, altogether 1,121 cadres and linkmen of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) were arrested. Moreover, 63 NDFB-S militants have also been killed in operations. In 2018, Counter-Insurgency Operations led to the neutralization of 34 militants, arrest of 804 others and the recovery of 420 weapons in the North East Region (NER), reports The Sentinel on May 27. Insurgency-related incidents in NER came down to 252 in 2018 from 308 in 2017. Similarly, there was 25 per-cent reduction in number of deaths of civilians and security forces personnel in 2018. In 2017, there were 49 such cases whereas it came down to 37 in 2018. Compared to 2013, insurgency incidents declined significantly by 66 per-cent, civilians’ casualties by 79 per-cent, casualties among security forces by 23 per-cent and kidnapping or abduction cases by 62 per-cent in the region in 2018. There is almost no insurgency in Tripura and Mizoram.
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May - 26 
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value aggregating Rs 7,00,000 have been seized in West Bengal's Malda District and one person has been arrested in this connection, police said on May 26, reports The Weekend Leader. Based on prior informat
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Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value aggregating Rs 7,00,000 have been seized in West Bengal's Malda District and one person has been arrested in this connection, police said on May 26, reports The Weekend Leader. Based on prior information, a fake currency racket was busted in Enayetpur under the Manikchak Police Station, a spokesperson said. According to the official, a total of 350 fake notes of Rs 2,000 denomination each were seized from DilwarSk, 25, a resident of Malda's Churianantapur area.
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May - 26 May - 25
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (Yung Aung faction) is suspected to be behind the May 25 attack on Assam Rifles (AR) in Mon District in Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. According to Eastern Army Command, the incident took place at Cha
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (Yung Aung faction) is suspected to be behind the May 25 attack on Assam Rifles (AR) in Mon District in Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. According to Eastern Army Command, the incident took place at Changlangshu area in Mon District. Two AR troopers were killed and four wounded in the incident.
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May - 26 
On May 26, a People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports Morung Express. The arrested militant was identified as ‘captain’ N Sanjay.
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On May 26, a People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports Morung Express. The arrested militant was identified as ‘captain’ N Sanjay.
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May - 26 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have come up with a threat to the Police in connection with theencounter death of their leader C. P. Jaleel, reports Mathrubhumi on May 27. Maoist posters challenging the Police appeared atThiru
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have come up with a threat to the Police in connection with theencounter death of their leader C. P. Jaleel, reports Mathrubhumi on May 27. Maoist posters challenging the Police appeared atThiruvambady in Kozhikode District of Kerala on May 26.The Maoists claimed that the Police fired at C. P. Jaleel without any provocation and the Police officers whocommitted the murder will be dealt with at the right time. They had raised threat of retaliation against the Policeprior to this incident also.They (Maoists) have declared support to the Thovarimala land strike held in Bathery of Wayanad. Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Red Flag (CPI-ML, Red Flag) workers are spearheading the land strike. They had encroached the Thovarimala estate owned by HarrisonsMalayalam Limited on April 20. The Police evicted the encroachers through legal action.Though there is no apparent protest, it is learnt the Red Flag workers are continuing with the land strike. TheMaoists managed to stick posters in Thiruvambady despite the strict surveillance of the Police.Maoist presence has been identified in Wayanad, Malappuram and Palakkad Districts. It was the Wayanadbased Maoist wing Kabani Dalam(armed squad) cadres who reached Thiruvambady in Wayanad. It is learnt that more newfaces have joined the Maoist groups.
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May - 26 
The life returned to normal in Jammu and Kashmir on May 26 after two days of restrictions and shutdown in the wake of the killing of Zakir Musa, reports The Hindu. Sources said that there were no restrictions in place in any part of the Valley on May
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The life returned to normal in Jammu and Kashmir on May 26 after two days of restrictions and shutdown in the wake of the killing of Zakir Musa, reports The Hindu. Sources said that there were no restrictions in place in any part of the Valley on May 26. Greater Kashmir adds that a complete shutdown was observed in South Kashmir Districts on third straight day and a dozen youth were detained in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir. Mild stone-pelting protests and clashes were witnessed in several parts of Tral, Awantipora, Shopian, Anantnag, Kulgam and Pulwama areas. The pitched battles between youth and SFs continued throughout the day.
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May - 26 
Three of the Khalistan accused arrested earlier in separate incidents this year and in 2018 were charge sheeted by National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a special court in Mumbai, reports Yahoo.com on May 27. Harpal Singh, Mohiuddin Siddiqui and Gur
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Three of the Khalistan accused arrested earlier in separate incidents this year and in 2018 were charge sheeted by National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a special court in Mumbai, reports Yahoo.com on May 27. Harpal Singh, Mohiuddin Siddiqui and Gurjeet Singh Nijjar have been charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code, as well as sections of the Bombay/Maharashtra Police Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Although the police had arrested them at different time in different locations, they were being instructed by a single operative who was working at the behest of his masters in Canada, United Kingdom and Pakistan.
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May - 26 
Zeliangrong Tiger Force (ZTF), the armed wing of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) declared that ‘general secretary’, Jianchui Kamei; ‘chief secretary’ Aihong Riamroi and ‘chief of army’, Arei (Nickson) Thoitak of the outfit have been terminated, re
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Zeliangrong Tiger Force (ZTF), the armed wing of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) declared that ‘general secretary’, Jianchui Kamei; ‘chief secretary’ Aihong Riamroi and ‘chief of army’, Arei (Nickson) Thoitak of the outfit have been terminated, reports Imphal Free Press on May 27. The press release also added that they have been terminated for allegedly selling arms and ammunitions to a newly formed Kuki militant outfit led by Thongmang Haokip. The press release also added that ZUF has imposed indefinite ‘military rule’ in Zeliangrong inhibited area.
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May - 27 
Army diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Jammu-Poonch National Highway (NH) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 27, reports Daily Excelsior. “An IED was detected this morning by the road opening party of Army during patrollin
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Army diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Jammu-Poonch National Highway (NH) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 27, reports Daily Excelsior. “An IED was detected this morning by the road opening party of Army during patrolling in Kallar village of Chingus,” official sources said. They said that bomb disposal squad was immediately rushed to the spot to diffuse it.
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May - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with a team of elite C-60 Commandos in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 27, in which Maoists used an Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), reports Devdiscourse. No security p
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with a team of elite C-60 Commandos in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 27, in which Maoists used an Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), reports Devdiscourse. No security personnel were injured in the incident; however, Police recovered a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), some .303 rifles, a 12-bore gun and seven shells of UBGL from the encounter spot. The UBGL had marks indicating that the ammunition was made for Central Security Forces and Maoists may have stolen it, a Police official said. The incident occurred around 9 am at Dhanora Tehsil (revenue unit) in the District, around 910 kilometres from the State Capital, when a team of C-60 Commandos was on a combing operation, the official said, adding, as the team reached Kattegari forest, they spotted three civilians, who started running after seeing the men in uniform. After issuing a warning, Police opened fire but the trio ran towards dense forest where 'Company-4' of a Maoist dalam (armed squad) was hiding, he said, adding that a gun battle ensued between the Commandos and the Maoists. The Security Forces (SFs) retaliated when a heavy firing came from a hilltop by the Maoists. Later, unable to face the SFs, the Maoists then fled into deep forest.
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May - 27 
Four National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) were convicted on May 27 for killing five people during the massacre of tea tribals in Kokrajhar District of Assam on December 23, 2014, reports Morung Express. They were sentenced by Nat
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Four National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) were convicted on May 27 for killing five people during the massacre of tea tribals in Kokrajhar District of Assam on December 23, 2014, reports Morung Express. They were sentenced by National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Guwahati n Kamrup Metropolitan District in Assam. The militants identified as Bina Basumatary, Jayanta Mushahary, Dwithai Basumatary and Khanda Daimary were sentenced to five-year imprisonment. Earlier another NDFB-S militant identified as Gautam Mahalia was sentenced to 4.5 years imprisonment.
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May - 27 
Hindustan Times on May 27 reports that Indian Army and the Assam Rifles continue their combing operations in the jungles of Tirap, Longding and Changlang District, according to officials. Additionally, a Police officer stated that Four five days prio
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Hindustan Times on May 27 reports that Indian Army and the Assam Rifles continue their combing operations in the jungles of Tirap, Longding and Changlang District, according to officials. Additionally, a Police officer stated that Four five days prior to the incident, the locals where the attack happened have revealed the presence of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)”. The police are also yet to question the two eye witnesses.
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May - 27 
Meanwhile, a Maoist cadre surrendered before the Police in Gondia District of Maharashtra on May 27, reports The Week. Jagdish alias Mahesh alias Vijay Agnu Gawde, a native of Korchi in neighbouring Gadchiroli District, turned himself in before Super
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Meanwhile, a Maoist cadre surrendered before the Police in Gondia District of Maharashtra on May 27, reports The Week. Jagdish alias Mahesh alias Vijay Agnu Gawde, a native of Korchi in neighbouring Gadchiroli District, turned himself in before Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinita Sahu, Additional Collector Ashok Latare and other administration officials. Addressing a press conference, Sahu said Gawde was an active member of the Korchi Kurkheda Dalam (armed squad) and served as a bodyguard of CPI-Maoist’s ‘Central Committee, CC’ member Milind Teltumde till recently. Sahu said the dalam was active in areas spread over Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Gawde, engaged in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activities since 2012, was involved in many Naxal incidents, including firing at several places.
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May - 27 
Meanwhile, several educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley remained closed on May 27 in a measure to prevent student protests after the killing of top militant Zakir Musa last week, reports Scroll. In South Kashmir’s Pulwama District, where th
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Meanwhile, several educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley remained closed on May 27 in a measure to prevent student protests after the killing of top militant Zakir Musa last week, reports Scroll. In South Kashmir’s Pulwama District, where the encounter with Security Forces (SFs) took place, all schools and colleges remained closed.
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May - 27 
Militants shot dead a trader, identified as Abdul Majeed Shah (39) at Babagund in Handwara area of Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir on May 27 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon Abdul Majeed Shah outside his home. He was criti
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Militants shot dead a trader, identified as Abdul Majeed Shah (39) at Babagund in Handwara area of Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir on May 27 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon Abdul Majeed Shah outside his home. He was critically injured and later succumbed on the way to hospital. Soon after the incident, Security Forces (SFs) reached the village and launched a hunt against the militants responsible for the killing. Rising Kashmir adds that, according to sources, Shah was a former militant presently doing fruit business. “He was affiliated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen had surrendered long back”, a senior Police officer said.
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May - 27 
On May 27, a People Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant, Maibam Ningol Yendrembam, was arrested from Pungdongbam area in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free press.
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On May 27, a People Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant, Maibam Ningol Yendrembam, was arrested from Pungdongbam area in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free press.
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May - 27 
On May 27, four Rohingyas were arrested with fake Aadhar card from a check post in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports Northeast Today. The arrestees were identified as Sheikh Hasim, Yasin, Parbin and Rajuma Akhtar.
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On May 27, four Rohingyas were arrested with fake Aadhar card from a check post in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, reports Northeast Today. The arrestees were identified as Sheikh Hasim, Yasin, Parbin and Rajuma Akhtar.
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May - 27 
On May 27, two extortionists were arrested from Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The extortionists were identified as Sabdir Ahmed and Zuhuto Yeptho. INR 1360 was recovered from the arrestees.
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On May 27, two extortionists were arrested from Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The extortionists were identified as Sabdir Ahmed and Zuhuto Yeptho. INR 1360 was recovered from the arrestees.
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May - 27 
Pakistan troops violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along International Border (IB) in Kathua District and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu District on May 27 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistan Rangers late
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Pakistan troops violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along International Border (IB) in Kathua District and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu District on May 27 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistan Rangers late on May 27 night violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked on this side at Chandwan forward post in Hiranagar sector of Kathua. “The Pak Rangers fired five to six rounds of small arms,” they said adding that the BSF men did not retaliate.
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May - 27 
The Government on May 27 set up a tribunal for adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient reason to continue the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a fortnight after it extended for five years the proscription of the terror, rep
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The Government on May 27 set up a tribunal for adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient reason to continue the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a fortnight after it extended for five years the proscription of the terror, reports Business Standard. While extending the ban on the LTTE, the home ministry had said the group's continued violent and disruptive activities are prejudicial to the integrity and sovereignty of India and it continues to adopt a strong anti-India posture and also continues to pose a grave threat to the security of Indian nationals.
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May - 27 
The Strategy Group of Army’s Unified Command on May 27 decided that there would be no let-up of the counter-insurgency operations as there is a possibility of militants trying to make their presence felt with acts of violence as they are under tremen
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The Strategy Group of Army’s Unified Command on May 27 decided that there would be no let-up of the counter-insurgency operations as there is a possibility of militants trying to make their presence felt with acts of violence as they are under tremendous pressure in Myanmar, reports Assam Tribune. According to sources, militants are under pressure in Myanmar following operations launched against them by the Myanmar Army, they are desperate to make their presence felt by indulging in acts of violence. According to officials, 13 trained cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were sent to Assam from Myanmar a few months back to launch operations but four of them surrendered after reaching Assam, reports Assam Tribune on May 27. Two of the cadres – Bijoy Asom and Uday Asom – broke away from the group. Bijoy was involved in the May 15 grenade attack and was arrested, while, the whereabouts of Uday is not known.
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May - 27 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near Aautpalli village under Basaguda Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 27, reports The Pioneer. The arrested
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near Aautpalli village under Basaguda Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 27, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists were identified as Kowasi Hunga (23) and Kartami Kosa (25) and four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from their possession, a local Police official said. Acting on a specific input about a meeting of villagers was convened by Maoists in Lingagiri, Korsaguda and Aautpalli village in Basaguda, the combine squad of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)-an elite crack unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and local Police had launched an operation there, the Police official said. On sensing the presence of security personnel, the two Maoists tried to escape but they were arrested after a short chase, and four IEDs, couple of detonators, electric wire and switches were recovered from a bag one of them was carrying, he added. While Hunga was active as ‘Jan militia’ member, Kosa was working as Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS- a frontal wing of the Maoists), he said.
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, Police on May 28 fired teargas to quell a stone-pelting protest by the students of Islamia College Srinagar in Hawal area of the Srinagar city in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Students came out of the campus and p
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, Police on May 28 fired teargas to quell a stone-pelting protest by the students of Islamia College Srinagar in Hawal area of the Srinagar city in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Students came out of the campus and protests against killing of Zakir Musa. SFs fired teargas to disperse them and students pelted stones on the SFs.
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May - 28 
Army detained two suspects while video graphing military station Ratnuchak in Jammu District on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. “Two persons were found roaming near Military Station Kaluchak this morning (May 28),” reliable sources said. They added
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Army detained two suspects while video graphing military station Ratnuchak in Jammu District on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. “Two persons were found roaming near Military Station Kaluchak this morning (May 28),” reliable sources said. They added that Army persons on finding them suspicious, detained them for questioning. Sources identified the arrested suspects as Mushtaq Ahmed and Naseem Akhtar, residents of Malhar in Kathua District and Rajouri District respectively. Sources also added that Pakistani links were reportedly established of both the persons while some videos, pictures and maps were also allegedly found from their possession.
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May - 28 
At least 15 more security personnel were injured after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly triggered a series of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts in Rai Sindri hills under Kuchai Police Station limits in Seraikela-Kh
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At least 15 more security personnel were injured after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly triggered a series of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts in Rai Sindri hills under Kuchai Police Station limits in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on May 28, reports Hindustan Times. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, 11 personnel of the CRPF and the State Police were injured in an IED blast triggered by cadres of the CPI-Maoist in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand in the early hours of May 28. The total number of injuries rises to 26. The ambush comes eight days after serial IED blasts aimed at Security Forces (SFs) in Kharsawan on May 20, at a point six kilometres away from Tuesday’s (May 28) blast. Superintendent of Police (SP), Chandan Sinha said it could be a revengeful show of strength for rebels who could not disrupt the just-concluded Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) elections in what had been their stronghold. Around 4.45am, rebels triggered a single, medium-intensity IED blast on a kutcha or non-metaled road in hilly forested Kuchai where a joint team of around 2,000 personnel comprising Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team specialising in anti-Maoist operations, Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) and District Police had been deployed on an anti-insurgency operation. As the injured men collapsed, other members of the team retaliated with heavy firing, which lasted for 20 minutes. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ashish Batra said, “The Maoists triggered more than 15 blasts injuring the jawans. Four jawans are critical while four others sustained serious injuries. The other jawans who were part of the overall team performing combing operations, too, sustained minor injuries but they were discharged from the hospital after preliminary examination.”
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May - 28 
Clashes also broke out on May 28 between SFs and students of Government Degree College Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir over the killing of Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior. Shouting slogans, scores of students assembled in colleg
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Clashes also broke out on May 28 between SFs and students of Government Degree College Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir over the killing of Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior. Shouting slogans, scores of students assembled in college premises and later marched outside and clashed with Police and SFs. As the students pelted stones on SFs, they responded by firing tear smoke shells.
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May - 28 
Eleven personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jha
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Eleven personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand in the early hours of May 28 (today), reports The Hindu. The blast took place around 5 a.m. when a joint team of the CRPF’s special jungle warfare unit, Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), and the State Police was carrying out an operation in the forests of Kuchai area in the District. The injured troops, eight of the CoBRA and rest belonging to the State Police, have been airlifted to State capital, Ranchi, Police said. No further details of the attack were available at the time of reporting.
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May - 28 
Following the May 15 grenade attack in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, ULFA-I has stated that it would never use bombs in public places, reports The Hindu on May 28. In a statement ULFA-I claimed that ‘The attack was aimed at secur
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Following the May 15 grenade attack in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, ULFA-I has stated that it would never use bombs in public places, reports The Hindu on May 28. In a statement ULFA-I claimed that ‘The attack was aimed at security forces... But some indigenous Assamese people got injured too. We promise not to use explosives in public places again’.
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May - 28 
India on May 28 issued an updated travel advisory for Sri Lanka, saying that the security situation was gradually returning to normal in the island nation but Indian nationals travelling there need to be careful and vigilant, reports The Hindu. “Secu
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India on May 28 issued an updated travel advisory for Sri Lanka, saying that the security situation was gradually returning to normal in the island nation but Indian nationals travelling there need to be careful and vigilant, reports The Hindu. “Security situation in Sri Lanka is gradually returning to normal with the lifting of curfew and restrictions on social media and the opening of schools. Indian nationals travelling to Sri Lanka are advised to be careful and vigilant,” an External Affairs Ministry release said.
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May - 28 
Indian Intelligence agencies have claimed that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been targeting several retired Police officers and Indian Army veterans to instigate terror in Punjab, reports DNA. A report sent to the Union Home Minist
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Indian Intelligence agencies have claimed that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been targeting several retired Police officers and Indian Army veterans to instigate terror in Punjab, reports DNA. A report sent to the Union Home Ministry, mentions a deeply classified plan titled 'Project Harvesting Canada' for this purpose. The report further claimed that a Khalistani terrorist living in Canada has been given the responsibility of 'Project Harvesting Canada'. According to an official in the Home Ministry, this report by the intelligence agencies is being taken very seriously.
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May - 28 
Intelligence reports indicate that a 13-member action group of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) is planning attacks in "Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) and in adjoining areas which is likely to stretch upto Nalbari (Nalbar
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Intelligence reports indicate that a 13-member action group of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) is planning attacks in "Guwahati (Kamrup Metropolitan District) and in adjoining areas which is likely to stretch upto Nalbari (Nalbari District)" in Assam, reports E-Pao on May 28. According to intelligence inputs, the ‘action group’ is handled by Arunodoi Dohotia, ULFA-I’s ‘publicity chief’. ULFA-I is planning to carry out serial blasts to divert attention from Indo-Myanmar border.
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May - 28 
Militants fired upon a man, identified as Feroz Ahmad Gojri, at his home in Zaloora village of Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Feroz received two bullets in his thighs.
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Militants fired upon a man, identified as Feroz Ahmad Gojri, at his home in Zaloora village of Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Feroz received two bullets in his thighs.
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May - 28 
Northeast Now reports on May 28 that the surrender of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants on March 18 has highlighted Myanmar’s United Wa State Army (UWSA) rol in supplying weapons to Indian insurgents. The weapons surrende
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Northeast Now reports on May 28 that the surrender of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants on March 18 has highlighted Myanmar’s United Wa State Army (UWSA) rol in supplying weapons to Indian insurgents. The weapons surrendered by the ULFA-I militants had specific manufacturing marks indicating the weapons were manufactured by UWSA. The surrendered militants had laid down three AK-81(MQ) assault rifles, 1 AK 56 assault rifle, 2 Heckler & Koch assault rifles, 6 AK 81 magazines, 5 AK 56 magazines, 6 HK magazines, 1 Chinese hand grenade; 326 numbers of 7.62 mm ammunition; 232 numbers of 5.56 mm ammunition and 59 numbers of 9 mm ammunition.
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On May 28 a NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested for extortion from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as Kalipo Awomi.
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On May 28 a NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested for extortion from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as Kalipo Awomi.
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On May 28, a former President of Guwahati University Students Union was arrested from Baihata Chariali in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam in connection with the May 15 grenade attack orchestrated by United Liberation Front of Asom-I
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On May 28, a former President of Guwahati University Students Union was arrested from Baihata Chariali in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam in connection with the May 15 grenade attack orchestrated by United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Nagaland Post. The arrestee was identified as Sanjib Talukdar. According to Police officials, ‘’ Before the incident, on the directives of ULFA-I ‘chief’ Baruah, the former student leader took Bijoy Asom and Papu Koch on a tour to the city. Northeast Today adds that according to Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar ‘’ The ULFA has been targeting educated youth from Guwahati to carry out their operations. It seems that ULFA has been strengthening its sleeper cell and we’re trying our best to nab everyone involved’’.
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May - 28 
On May 28, a NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Fire Brigade colony in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as Kelhousie Angami.
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On May 28, a NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Fire Brigade colony in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as Kelhousie Angami.
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May - 28 
On May 28, five Rohingyas were arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur in separate incidents, reports Northeast Today. The arrestees were identified as Dildar Begum, Rafiqa Begum, Zahida Begum, Abdul Karim and Mohammad Araf.
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On May 28, five Rohingyas were arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur in separate incidents, reports Northeast Today. The arrestees were identified as Dildar Begum, Rafiqa Begum, Zahida Begum, Abdul Karim and Mohammad Araf.
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May - 28 
Pakistan troops also violated the ceasefire along LoC in Shahpur sector of Poonch District on May 28 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. “There was no damage or injury reported in exchange of firing on the LoC,” officials said.
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Pakistan troops also violated the ceasefire along LoC in Shahpur sector of Poonch District on May 28 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. “There was no damage or injury reported in exchange of firing on the LoC,” officials said.
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May - 28 
Stone-pelting clashes also broke out at Ganderbal Degree College in Ganderbal District on May 28 after students came out of the campus to protest against the killing of Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, authorities had suspended the class
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Stone-pelting clashes also broke out at Ganderbal Degree College in Ganderbal District on May 28 after students came out of the campus to protest against the killing of Zakir Musa, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, authorities had suspended the class work at various schools and colleges to prevent students from staging protests.
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May - 28 
Terming the killing of militant ‘commander’ Zakir Musa as a success for the Security Forces (SFs), the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on May 28 said that a new idea of militancy introduced by dreaded militant Zakir Mu
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Terming the killing of militant ‘commander’ Zakir Musa as a success for the Security Forces (SFs), the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on May 28 said that a new idea of militancy introduced by dreaded militant Zakir Musa has ended with his death, reports Daily Excelsior. DGP Dilbag Singh said that “No one accepted Musa’s idea within the State and outside”, adding that those who joined Musa’s cadre were eliminated by the Jammu and Kashmir in coordination with other security agencies. DGP also said that there are around 275 militants are active in the valley, out of which around 215 are foreigners and rest are locals. “There is sharp decline in the recruitment of the locals in the militancy”, he said and adding that the infiltration grid has been strengthened to restrict entry of the foreign militants in Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 28 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) alleged Myanmar Government was deploying a massive military forces and heavy artillery in Konyak region of Myanmar, reports Imphal Free Press on May 28.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) alleged Myanmar Government was deploying a massive military forces and heavy artillery in Konyak region of Myanmar, reports Imphal Free Press on May 28.
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May - 28 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants including a Pakistan national were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. One of the slain militants iden
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants including a Pakistan national were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior. One of the slain militants identified as Faisal Nazir son of Nazir Ahmad of KP Road in Anantnag District. Another is an unknown Pakistani militant. One AK-47 rifle, one pistol and two grenades and incriminating materials were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 28 
United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia on May 28 stated that efforts are on to discredit the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation in Assam, reports Morung Express. He stated that ‘’At a ti
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF) ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia on May 28 stated that efforts are on to discredit the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation in Assam, reports Morung Express. He stated that ‘’At a time when the updation process of the NRC is going on in the state, an “anti-Assam circle” is propagating misinformation in ranks of ULFA-PTF’’.
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May - 29 
A civilian, identified as Sajad Ahmed Parray was killed and over 25 injured during violent stone-pelting clashes in Pinjura area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir after protestors tried to disrupt the operation launched by the Security Forces
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A civilian, identified as Sajad Ahmed Parray was killed and over 25 injured during violent stone-pelting clashes in Pinjura area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir after protestors tried to disrupt the operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. The joint team of Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Army used tear smoke shells, pellets and live ammunition to disperse the protesters, resulting in injuries to at least 25 youth, three of them with bullet wounds and 20 with pellet injuries at encounter site in Pinjura area of Shopian District.
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May - 29 
A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Mohammad Maqbool Ganie who was trapped by Security Forces (SFs) in Chopan Mohalla of Nagpathri Tral village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir surrendered on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Duri
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A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Mohammad Maqbool Ganie who was trapped by Security Forces (SFs) in Chopan Mohalla of Nagpathri Tral village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir surrendered on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. During a search operation, the presence of JeM militant was noticed in the house where Mohammad Maqbool Ganie, had recently joined JeM was hiding. Troops asked him to surrender but he refused. He was given time and SFs waited for four hours. He was finally persuaded to surrender. One Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine and 6 rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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May - 29 
A Kashmiri youth, identified as Adil Ahmad who allegedly joined the Islamic State (ISIS), was arrested by the United States (US) Allied Forces in Syria and his parents approached State authorities for intervening and bringing him back, officials said
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A Kashmiri youth, identified as Adil Ahmad who allegedly joined the Islamic State (ISIS), was arrested by the United States (US) Allied Forces in Syria and his parents approached State authorities for intervening and bringing him back, officials said in Srinagar on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Adil Ahmad is believed to have joined the banned terror group in 2013, officials said. After migrating to ISIS-controlled Syria, ostensibly on the pretext of working for an NGO, he married a Dutch woman who had also joined the terror group. Having completed his MBA from Queensland in Australia, Adil left for Turkey via Jordan on June 21, 2013 on an Indian passport after he allegedly got in touch with some radical groups based in Australia. Adil Ahmad’s family had been claiming that Adil was working in Syria and neighbouring countries, till his father received a message from his Dutch wife that she and their son were in custody of the US-allied forces. The wife, according to the officials, was given access to the International Committee of Red Cross which facilitated contact with her husband’s family. “I have now approached the State authorities seeking help to bring back my son,” said Fayaz Ahmed, father of Adil, adding “I have been informed that a formal process will start only after the new Government assumes office in New Delhi.” He said that the couple lost their five-year-old son while fighting was raging in Syria.
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May - 29 
A militant was killed in an encounter at Pinjura area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official confirmed the killing of a militant in the gunfight. "The body has been retrieved and further searche
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A militant was killed in an encounter at Pinjura area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official confirmed the killing of a militant in the gunfight. "The body has been retrieved and further searches are on," he said.
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May - 29 
At least 40 protesters were injured as clashes broke out between stone-pelting protesting youth and SFs in Muhammad Pora area of Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29 after SFs trapped two militants in a house in the village, reports Daily E
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At least 40 protesters were injured as clashes broke out between stone-pelting protesting youth and SFs in Muhammad Pora area of Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29 after SFs trapped two militants in a house in the village, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants were trapped in a house and during searches they fired on troops leading to a gun battle. It continued for several hours during which the house in which they were trapped was raised to rubble. The militants, however, managed to escape during the clashes.
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May - 29 
During a Police-CRPF (central Reserve Police Force) joint operation, 13 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to be hidden by the Maoists, were recovered from a cave at Bagsara near Seerniya Dam in Pipra Block in Palamu District of Jharkhand
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During a Police-CRPF (central Reserve Police Force) joint operation, 13 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to be hidden by the Maoists, were recovered from a cave at Bagsara near Seerniya Dam in Pipra Block in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 29, reports The Times of India. Apart from the IEDs, the forces recovered 11 gelatin sticks, 250 meters of codex wire, 200 meters of electric wire and two black uniforms. Five rounds of ammunition and eight rifles were also recovered, but were not found in working condition, Police said. "All these were dumped in a cave by the CPI (Maoist) operatives, only to be used for violence during the recently held Lok Sabha elections. But they could not because of heavy security arrangements made this time," said A D Sharma, commandant of CRPF's 134 battalion.
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May - 29 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Officials are in Colombo to probe two Islamic State (IS)-related cases, which could have possible links to the April 21 Easter terror attack that killed more than 250 people, reports The Hindu on May 29. A senior g
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) Officials are in Colombo to probe two Islamic State (IS)-related cases, which could have possible links to the April 21 Easter terror attack that killed more than 250 people, reports The Hindu on May 29. A senior government official said a two-member NIA team was in Sri Lanka in connection with the two IS-related cases, registered by the agency in 2015 and 2018. One of the cases was registered in October 2018 by NIA, which pertained to a “criminal conspiracy to kill some Hindu leaders of Coimbatore.” The FIR registered by NIA said, "a group of seven persons from different parts of Tamil Nadu formed a terrorist gang with allegiance to IS and had entered into a criminal conspiracy to kill some Hindu leaders of Coimbatore, thereby threatening the communal harmony besides the security and sovereignty of India." The other case was registered by NIA against an IS suspect Mohammad Naser in 2015.An IS suspect- Mohammad Naser deported from Sudan in 2015 was in online contact with one cyber entity Aadhil AX from Sri Lanka, who could be software engineer Aadhil Ameez, arrested last month in Colombo for providing technical and logistical support to the bombers in the Easter terror attack.
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May - 29 
On May 29, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Kachugaon area in Kokrajhar District in Assam, Northeast Now. The Sentinel adds that the arrestee was identified as Rohiton Narzary. One pistol and 15 r
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On May 29, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested from Kachugaon area in Kokrajhar District in Assam, Northeast Now. The Sentinel adds that the arrestee was identified as Rohiton Narzary. One pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the militant. Later, after interrogation an AK-56 rifle, one magazine and 21 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from his residence as well in Kokrajhar District.
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May - 29 
One woman, identified as Hanifa Bi was injured as Pakistani troops yet again violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakist
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One woman, identified as Hanifa Bi was injured as Pakistani troops yet again violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control this morning in Shahpur sector of Poonch,” official sources said. Sources also said that in the last 24 hours, Pakistan violated the truce agreement four times on LoC and International Border (IB). “Indian Army strongly retaliated to the cross-border firing,” they said.
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May - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 30 called off the operation that was launched at Gugloora area of Pinjura in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Two militants were trapped in the village but they managed to escape d
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 30 called off the operation that was launched at Gugloora area of Pinjura in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Two militants were trapped in the village but they managed to escape during the night. SFs conducted searches of the rubble of a shed in which they were hiding but no body was recovered from there. The militants managed to escape after intense stone pelting by the locals.
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May - 29 
Suspected Maoist sympathiser Shambhu Majhi (20), detained for questioning on the May 20 serial blasts in Kharsawan notified area in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand, escaped Police custody from Seraikela Sadar Hospital in the same District w
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Suspected Maoist sympathiser Shambhu Majhi (20), detained for questioning on the May 20 serial blasts in Kharsawan notified area in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand, escaped Police custody from Seraikela Sadar Hospital in the same District where he was being treated for a stomach wound, in the wee hours of May 29, reports The Telegraph. Shambhu escaped between 3am and 4am despite six Policemen deployed at the hospital to guard him. Seraikela-Kharsawan Superintendent of Police (SP), Chandan Sinha said they detained Shambhu from Sini village, 10 kilometers from the Kharsawan blast site at Hundarguda forest, on May 20 itself. The serial blasts had injured three Police personnel, prompting an intensive combing operation in the entire region, which provoked a Maoist landmine ambush in nearby Kuchai on May 28, injuring 26 security personnel.
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May - 29 
The deprived of caste credentials tribals from Doraguda village under Sindrimal Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in the Sadar Block (administrative unit) in Malkangiri District of Odisha, have threatened to join the Communi
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The deprived of caste credentials tribals from Doraguda village under Sindrimal Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in the Sadar Block (administrative unit) in Malkangiri District of Odisha, have threatened to join the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) before the media on May 29, reports Orissapost. The tribals said that bleak future stares their children in the absence of caste certificates. Many students are unable to join high schools due to lack of these certificates, although they approached higher-ups on the issue, their pleas were ignored. Due to lack of land title deeds, they are not given caste certificates, and this is affecting the future of their children, the tribals said. The tribals warned of adopting violent means and join the Maoists if this continues. Expressing anger, the tribals held the officials concerned responsible for the educational backwardness of their children.
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May - 29 
The Jharkhand Police, in a joint operation with the CRPF, recovered nine weapons and 13 landmines from Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 29, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, a joint search operation of the State Police and the CRPF was
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The Jharkhand Police, in a joint operation with the CRPF, recovered nine weapons and 13 landmines from Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 29, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, a joint search operation of the State Police and the CRPF was conducted at the Bagsara hill under Pipra Police Station in the District, during which a large number of weapons and landmines were recovered. Five .315 bore rifles, three 12 bore rifles and one revolver, nine cane bombs, four-cylinder bombs, live cartridges and other things were recovered, a Police official said.
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May - 29 
Three including a woman were arrested with weapons from Agartala Railway Station in West Tripura District of Tripura reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as Soilo Rani Chakma, Lawrence Debbarma and Binod Debbarma Five pistols and six
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Three including a woman were arrested with weapons from Agartala Railway Station in West Tripura District of Tripura reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as Soilo Rani Chakma, Lawrence Debbarma and Binod Debbarma Five pistols and six loaded magazines were recovered from the woman. The arrestees were identified as Shila Rani Chakma, Lawrence and Dilip. According to Railway Protection Force (RPF), the woman was carrying the arms and ammunition and supposed to handover them to two tribal youths.
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May - 30 
May 30, Arunachal Pradesh Governor B.D. Mishra has called for strengthening the security apparatus in the ‘disturbed’ Districts of Tirap, Changlang and Longding in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Assam Tribune. The Governor also met with the Union Home M
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May 30, Arunachal Pradesh Governor B.D. Mishra has called for strengthening the security apparatus in the ‘disturbed’ Districts of Tirap, Changlang and Longding in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Assam Tribune. The Governor also met with the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and briefed him on the law-and-order situation in Arunachal Pradesh and the incidents that occurred in the state during the recent elections.
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May - 30 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly set ablaze Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves worth around INR 20 million at Deobandha under Chandahandi Block (administrative unit) in Nabarangpur District of Odisha late on
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly set ablaze Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves worth around INR 20 million at Deobandha under Chandahandi Block (administrative unit) in Nabarangpur District of Odisha late on May 30, reports Odisha Sun Times. According to reports, more than 30 Maoists reached the spot and 10 of them barged into the godown inside which the leaves were stocked. The Maoists then set the leaves on fire. The Maoists initially threatened the security guards and Forest officials and later broke the lock of the godown.
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May - 30 
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team has busted an interstate Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) gang and arrested two people responsible for wide circulation of FICN in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (UP), at Gurugram in Haryana, reports NDTV
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A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team has busted an interstate Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) gang and arrested two people responsible for wide circulation of FICN in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (UP), at Gurugram in Haryana, reports NDTV on May 31. Based on a reliable input an operation was launched at Gurugram in Haryana resulting into the seizure of FICN with a face value of INR 1.20 crore. The FICN were all of the denomination of INR 2,000. The two people arrested are Kasim and Waseem, who belong to Mewat District of Haryana.
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May - 30 
An arms dealer was arrested from an unspecified location in Kiphire District in Nagaland on May 28, tweets Assam Rifles. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the arms dealer, who was identified as Shukiu.
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An arms dealer was arrested from an unspecified location in Kiphire District in Nagaland on May 28, tweets Assam Rifles. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the arms dealer, who was identified as Shukiu.
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May - 30 
Authorities on May 30 suspended internet services in Sopore town in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Authorities on May 30 suspended internet services in Sopore town in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 30 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly set ablaze two drilling machines and a vehicle engaged in soil testing work for construction of a Bridge under Bande Police Station area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh late on May 30,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly set ablaze two drilling machines and a vehicle engaged in soil testing work for construction of a Bridge under Bande Police Station area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh late on May 30, reports The Pioneer. Kanker, Superintendent of Police (SP), K L Dhruv said, “The drilling machines were engaged in soil testing work in Bande riverbed before construction of pillars of the bridge on the river that flows along Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border.” A group of Maoists reached the work site and threatened workers to leave the place. After setting on fire two drilling machines and a Matador vehicle partially laden with cement sacks, the Maoists escaped from the spot, Dhruv said.
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May - 30 
In a bid to avert terror attacks during the Ghalughara (Holocaust) week, the Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police arrested two members of ISI backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module in Amritsar in Punjab on May 30, reports The New Indian Expres
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In a bid to avert terror attacks during the Ghalughara (Holocaust) week, the Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police arrested two members of ISI backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module in Amritsar in Punjab on May 30, reports The New Indian Express. The duo has been identified as Jagdev Singh and Ravinderpal Singh, who were allegedly providing funds and weapons to sleeper cells on the directives of one Kulwinderjit Singh alias Khanpuriya, who is currently in Malaysia. The State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, had received a specific input that BKI operates Kulwinderjit Singh, along with his associates, had planned to target leaders of a specific community to spread terror and disturb communal harmony in the state. Kulwinderjit Singh, the alleged mastermind, had been involved in many terrorist activities in the past. He had shifted to Malaysia in January 2019, along with his family, on a tourist visa and intentionally stayed back to plan and coordinate terror activities with his associates abroad and in India. According to available information, Kulwinderjit has been keeping touch with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), BKI and other terror operatives in Pakistan.
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May - 30 
Mizoram Local Administration Department officials stated that Mizoram Government on May 30 issued a fresh order for eviction of illegal settlers at Tuichawngchhuah village in Lunglei District of Mizoram, reports Assam Tribune. According to Non-Govern
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Mizoram Local Administration Department officials stated that Mizoram Government on May 30 issued a fresh order for eviction of illegal settlers at Tuichawngchhuah village in Lunglei District of Mizoram, reports Assam Tribune. According to Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s) over 30 families living in Tuichawngchhuah and are suspected to be illegal migrants from Bangladesh. Villagers have been directed to vacate within three months of receipt of the order. Those who refuse to leave the village after the expiry of three months would be fined INR 100 per family per day. Additionally, the Bru (Reang) refugee repatriation from camps in Tripura to Mizoram is slated to restart in October, reports Northeast Now on May 30. This was agreed upon between the Government and the all NGO leaders during a discussion held regarding repatriation of the eighth batch of Bru refugees. This will be the last repatriation process. A total of 4185 families are expected to be repatriated in Mamit District of Mizoram. Around 822 families will be returning to various villages and towns in Kolasib District if the repatriation proves successful. As per the agreement between the government and all NGO leaders, the repatriation which will start in October will be the last repatriation process.
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May - 30 
Myanmar Army stated that two people including a civilian were killed and one wounded in an intra-factional clash between cadres of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) at the ‘headquarters’ of NSCN-K in Taga i
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Myanmar Army stated that two people including a civilian were killed and one wounded in an intra-factional clash between cadres of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) at the ‘headquarters’ of NSCN-K in Taga in Sagaing Region on May 30, reports News 18. One of the fatalities was identified as ‘medical officer’ ‘captain’ Thien Suu Han. The wounded NSCN-K militant was identified as ‘captain’ Aung Min Kain. The ‘headquarters’ of NSCN-K has been occupied by Tatmadaw since January 29, 2019.
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May - 30 
Police and Intelligence agencies arrested a spy of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), identified as Abdul Kareem from remote Malhar area of Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Police also recovered cert
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Police and Intelligence agencies arrested a spy of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), identified as Abdul Kareem from remote Malhar area of Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Police also recovered certain sensitive documents from his possession including a mobile telephone that had been used to send vital data to Pakistan. Sources said that as the network of Pakistani spies seems to be bigger one as anticipated earlier, Police and Intelligence agencies have intensified raids to apprehend all of them, but the busting of entire module could take some more time as the group members were hiding in mountainous areas of Kathua and Doda Districts.
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May - 30 
Pro-Khalistan groups like the Dal Khalsa and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) led by Simranjit Singh Mann will hold ‘genocide remembrance marches’ across the city on the eve of the anniversary. The Dal Khalsa has also given a call for ‘Amritsar bandh’
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Pro-Khalistan groups like the Dal Khalsa and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) led by Simranjit Singh Mann will hold ‘genocide remembrance marches’ across the city on the eve of the anniversary. The Dal Khalsa has also given a call for ‘Amritsar bandh’ on June 6 to mark the anniversary. Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh told HT that they have given a call for complete shutdown in the city to protest against the “killing of hundreds of innocent people” during the army attack on the Golden Temple. He said they would hold a ‘genocide remembrance parade’ in the streets of Amritsar on June 5. All India Sikh Student Federation (AISSF) patron Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad said, “This time we are not holding a march in the city, but will join the event being organised at the Akal Takht Sahib to pay homage to those killed during the Operation Bluestar on June 6.”
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May - 30 
The Indian intelligence agencies received inputs that 16 terror training camps are active inside Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) where terrorists are being readied for infiltration into the Kashmir valley, reports The New Indian Express. Army sources
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The Indian intelligence agencies received inputs that 16 terror training camps are active inside Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) where terrorists are being readied for infiltration into the Kashmir valley, reports The New Indian Express. Army sources said that the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has dealt with a severe blow after the Pulwama attack as it is not receiving any support from the local youth in the Kashmir valley as its leadership and cadre have been eliminated in a targeted campaign by the Security Forces (SFs). "There are 16 terrorist training camps which have been activated in the last few months as per the reports received from intelligence agencies. More camps are in the process of being activated for the infiltration season," Army sources said. "The entire exercise by the Pakistan Army and the ISI is under our watch and we are ready on the LoC and the international border to deal with any misadventure from their side," they further said.
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May - 30 
The suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, Shambhu Majhi who had fled the Seraikela Sadar Hospital on May 29 morning was arrested from a relative's house in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on May 30, reports The
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The suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, Shambhu Majhi who had fled the Seraikela Sadar Hospital on May 29 morning was arrested from a relative's house in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on May 30, reports The Pioneer. Shambhu (20) was arrested from Simalbera village around 4 am. The accused is a resident of Jankipur in Seraikela and has sustained a deep wound in the waist. He is suspected to have been involved in the serial blasts taken place in Suru dam site at Kharsawan on May 20.
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May - 30 
The Visakhapatnam Rural Police have unearthed four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hostel of Armed Outpost at Nurmati in G Madugula Mandal (administrative sub-d
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The Visakhapatnam Rural Police have unearthed four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hostel of Armed Outpost at Nurmati in G Madugula Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on May 30, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP), Visakhapatnam Rural, Attada Babujee, in a release, said that each IED was about 10 kilograms and that they were disposed of safely.
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May - 30 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Nasser Ahmed Mir and Asif Ahmed War (both local residents) were killed in an encounter at Dangerpora area of Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Two
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Nasser Ahmed Mir and Asif Ahmed War (both local residents) were killed in an encounter at Dangerpora area of Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK 47 rifles and 6 magazines were recovered from their possession. Naseer Ahmed Mir was active since November 17, 2017 while Asif was missing from his home since February 2, 2019.
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May - 31 
An Army trooperwas killed on May 31 in an encounter with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)in an unspecified location in Arunachal Pradesh, reports India Today. The fatality has been identified as Amit Chaturvedi.
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An Army trooperwas killed on May 31 in an encounter with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)in an unspecified location in Arunachal Pradesh, reports India Today. The fatality has been identified as Amit Chaturvedi.
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May - 31 
As several Sikh bodies, including separatist outfits, have started preparations for observing the 35th Anniversary of the Operation Bluestar on June 6, authorities are taking all security measures to turn the holy city into a fortress, reports Hindus
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As several Sikh bodies, including separatist outfits, have started preparations for observing the 35th Anniversary of the Operation Bluestar on June 6, authorities are taking all security measures to turn the holy city into a fortress, reports Hindustan Times on May 31. The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have called six companies of paramilitary forces to maintain law and order in the city. Besides, 5,000 cops from Amritsar and the neighboring districts of Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur and Pathankot are also being deployed here. The movement of the cops around the Golden Temple and the bazaars leading to it has already been intensified. On the anniversary of Operation Bluestar in 2014, a clash between radical Sikh activists and the task force of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) had taken place in which several people were injured in the Golden Temple complex.
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May - 31 
Intelligence inputs suggest that Bangladeshi terrorist group Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have joined hands with the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to expand the group’s activities in India, reports Hindustan Times. According to senior
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Intelligence inputs suggest that Bangladeshi terrorist group Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have joined hands with the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to expand the group’s activities in India, reports Hindustan Times. According to senior home ministry officials, the JMB had plans to make permanent bases within 10 kilometres of the India-Bangladesh border (on the Indian side) in the Districts of West Bengal, Assam and Tripura.
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May - 31 
Militants hurled grenade upon Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Midoora Tral in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 31, reports Daily Excelsior. CRPF personnel retaliated with aerial firing. However, there was no report of any casu
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Militants hurled grenade upon Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Midoora Tral in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 31, reports Daily Excelsior. CRPF personnel retaliated with aerial firing. However, there was no report of any casualty.
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May - 31 
Over a dozen protesters were injured in stone-pelting clashes that broke out at Dragad in Sugan area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir during the encounter as youth pelted stones on the SFs to disrupt the operation on May 31, reports Daily Exc
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Over a dozen protesters were injured in stone-pelting clashes that broke out at Dragad in Sugan area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir during the encounter as youth pelted stones on the SFs to disrupt the operation on May 31, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs fired teargas and pellets to disperse the protesters.
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May - 31 
Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants (all local residents) were killed in an encounter at Dragad village in Sugan area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 31 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Initially, as the Security Forces (SFs) wer
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants (all local residents) were killed in an encounter at Dragad village in Sugan area of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 31 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Initially, as the Security Forces (SFs) were conducting searches, the militants fired at them leading to a gun battle in which two HM militants, identified as Abid Manzoor Magray alias Saju and Hilal Ahmad Bhat were killed. Later, another body was recovered from the encounter site which has been identified as that of Jasim Rashid Shah. incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of encounter. According to Police, Abid and Manzoor were wanted by law for their complicity in a series of militancy related incidents and attacks on security establishments and civilian atrocities. “Jasim, as per the records and inputs available with police coupled with the family version was missing since yesterday afternoon and was part of this group”, Police said.
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May - 31 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed in an encounter at Nanar village of Midoora in Awantipora area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 31afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. As Security Forces (SFs) intensified the searches, m
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed in an encounter at Nanar village of Midoora in Awantipora area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on May 31afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. As Security Forces (SFs) intensified the searches, militants hiding in the area opened firing, leading to a gunfight in which two militants were killed. Bodies of both the militants were recovered and their identities are being ascertained. One of them is said to be local and another foreigner.
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May - 31 
Two Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants were arrested on May 31 from Bishnupur District in Manipur, tweets Eastern Army Command. A rifle and ammunition were recovered from the arrestees.
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Two Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants were arrested on May 31 from Bishnupur District in Manipur, tweets Eastern Army Command. A rifle and ammunition were recovered from the arrestees.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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