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December - 1 
In Rajouri district, two youth being forcibly taken to Pakistan for arms training by a group of unidentified terrorists, were rescued by SFs. The two hailing from Anantnag, were forced to trek until they were rescued at Thanamandi, Rajouri.
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In Rajouri district, two youth being forcibly taken to Pakistan for arms training by a group of unidentified terrorists, were rescued by SFs. The two hailing from Anantnag, were forced to trek until they were rescued at Thanamandi, Rajouri.
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December - 1 
A ‘corporal’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) surrendered before district authorities in Golaghat district on December 1. The terrorist also surrendered a gun, some grenades and ammunition.
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A ‘corporal’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) surrendered before district authorities in Golaghat district on December 1. The terrorist also surrendered a gun, some grenades and ammunition.
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December - 1 
According to news reports, non-Bodos living in the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area have asked for a round-table conference on the issue of creation of the council. "We demand the issue should be discussed at length in a conference, w
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According to news reports, non-Bodos living in the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area have asked for a round-table conference on the issue of creation of the council. "We demand the issue should be discussed at length in a conference, where representatives of all concerned communities and organisations will be present. Discussions should be held on the basis of report of the three-member expert committee headed by former chief justice, Bhupinder Singh,'' said Brojen Mahanta, a convenor of the non-Bodos' meeting on December 1. The meeting was held under the banner of the Sanmilito Janagosthi Sangram Samity that consists of 18 non-Bodo organisations, representing communities from the minority groups such as the Adivasis, the Koch Rajbongshis and the Kalitas. The meeting also criticised the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) for threatening the non-Bodos for not supporting the creation of the BTC. As reported earlier, the BLT has submitted a memorandum to the Centre, saying that the Bodoland Autonomous Council should be dissolved and the BTC should be created under the Sixth schedule of the Constitution after reorganising several districts of the state.
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December - 1 
According to official sources, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up the house of State’s Cooperation Minister and a police outpost in Malkangiri district, on December 1 night. Official sources said, approximately
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According to official sources, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up the house of State’s Cooperation Minister and a police outpost in Malkangiri district, on December 1 night. Official sources said, approximately 40 Naxalites raided the police post at Poteru market and triggered off a dynamite blast. No one was injured as the police personnel were made to vacate the premise at gunpoint. Naxalites then went to Minister’s house and forced the occupants to come out. A dynamite blast was set off there as well. The Minister was not at home at the time. The Minister, speaking to the media, said that he had been in the Naxalites ‘hit list’ for quite some time. He added that now he feared a ‘greater danger’ to his life.
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December - 1 
Earlier, on the night of December 1, the body of a beheaded HM terrorist was recovered from Kandi, Kupwara. In the same area, two women were killed by unidentified terrorists. SF sources said that two terrorists, involved in the killing of a Congress
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Earlier, on the night of December 1, the body of a beheaded HM terrorist was recovered from Kandi, Kupwara. In the same area, two women were killed by unidentified terrorists. SF sources said that two terrorists, involved in the killing of a Congress leader at Bani in Kathua district on November 29, were killed in an encounter in the same area on December 1.
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December - 1 
Eight terrorists were killed when SFs conducted a massive combing operation in the Handwara forests of Kupwara district on December 1. Of these, two, identified as a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commader’ and his bodyguard, were killed in an encounter at Z
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Eight terrorists were killed when SFs conducted a massive combing operation in the Handwara forests of Kupwara district on December 1. Of these, two, identified as a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commader’ and his bodyguard, were killed in an encounter at Zab Giripora. Another five, identified as Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, were killed at Wagat. The eighth, identified as an HM ‘batttalion commader’ was killed in Palpora. SF sources said that the combing operations were continuing.
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December - 1 
In a terrorist attack, 40 civilians and four SF personnel were injured when a grenade exploded inside a crowded taxi stand in Bandipore, Baramulla district.
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In a terrorist attack, 40 civilians and four SF personnel were injured when a grenade exploded inside a crowded taxi stand in Bandipore, Baramulla district.
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In Budgam district, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian and abducted another from Dhalwan on December 1.
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In Budgam district, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian and abducted another from Dhalwan on December 1.
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December - 1 
In Poonch district, an SF officer and two suspected foreign mercenaries were killed and three SF personnel injured in an encounter at Galuta.
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In Poonch district, an SF officer and two suspected foreign mercenaries were killed and three SF personnel injured in an encounter at Galuta.
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites attacked two police stations in tribal-dominated Dantewada district, on December 1 night. They also triggered a landmine explosion on Katru-Bdere road near Jagdalpur. However, there were no casualties in either inciden
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites attacked two police stations in tribal-dominated Dantewada district, on December 1 night. They also triggered a landmine explosion on Katru-Bdere road near Jagdalpur. However, there were no casualties in either incidents.
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December - 1 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) unleashed a fresh wave of violence on the night of December 1, in the State. The attacks were reportedly to mark the first anniversary of the formation of People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA).
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) unleashed a fresh wave of violence on the night of December 1, in the State. The attacks were reportedly to mark the first anniversary of the formation of People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA). In the first incident, approximately 50 Naxalites attacked the police station at Koyyuru in Visakhapatnam district. They also blasted claymore mines during the attack. The police repulsed the attack by using grenades and other sophisticated weapons. In another incident, in the same district, approximately 40 Naxalites launched an attack at the GK Veedhi police station. Security forces promptly returned the fire and the Naxalites were forced to retreat. While retreating, Naxalites blasted a telephone exchange and Coffee Research building at RV Nagar.
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December - 1 
Media reports quoting intelligence sources said the PWG Naxalites are likely to attack police stations to loot weapons as they are short of arms. The government has sounded an alert across the State and further fortifications of police stations in th
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Media reports quoting intelligence sources said the PWG Naxalites are likely to attack police stations to loot weapons as they are short of arms. The government has sounded an alert across the State and further fortifications of police stations in the Naxalite-affected areas has been ordered. speaking in Hyderabad on December 1, Chief Minster N Chandrababu Naidu, said that his government would give top priority to training and other facilities for the police so that they become more efficient to tackle Naxals. He added that the government would extend all help to the police force for acquiring sophisticated communication equipment and weapons to wipe out Naxalites from the State.
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December - 1 
On the same day, two HM terrorists were killed in an encounter at Achhabal in Anantnag district. In the same district, a Pakistani LeT mercenary was killed in a separate encounter at Kaharpora.
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On the same day, two HM terrorists were killed in an encounter at Achhabal in Anantnag district. In the same district, a Pakistani LeT mercenary was killed in a separate encounter at Kaharpora.
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Speaking at a function held by the Border Security Force (BSF) at New Delhi on December 1, Union Home Minister L K Advani voiced apprehensions that Afghan terrorists who have crossed over to Pakistan after the defeat of the Taliban in Afghanistan may
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Speaking at a function held by the Border Security Force (BSF) at New Delhi on December 1, Union Home Minister L K Advani voiced apprehensions that Afghan terrorists who have crossed over to Pakistan after the defeat of the Taliban in Afghanistan may attempt to infiltrate into India. He called upon the country’s security forces to be more vigilant to stop this possibility.
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December - 1 
Speaking at a public function in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh on December 1, Congress President, Sonia Gandhi said that her party was opposed to the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) as it could be used against innocent people. She also alleged tha
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Speaking at a public function in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh on December 1, Congress President, Sonia Gandhi said that her party was opposed to the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) as it could be used against innocent people. She also alleged that the POTO was introduced by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to cover up its failures. She added that "the country did not required POTO to fight terrorism. What it need was a government with a strong will to deal with terrorism". Reiterating the opposition to POTO, a senior Congress functionary, Ambika Soni, said in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, that the party rejected any form of the POTO. Ambika Soni, General-secretary of the All India Congress Committee while speaking to journalists on December 1 added that POTO was not acceptable in any form and that no changes in it would satisfy the Congress as it was totally undemocratic and against the very principles of the Constitution.
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December - 1 
The PWG is also reported to have observed a martyr memorial day in Kadivendi village, Warangal district on the night of December 1.
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The PWG is also reported to have observed a martyr memorial day in Kadivendi village, Warangal district on the night of December 1.
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December - 1 
Addressing a conference in Charsadda on December 1, the central leaders of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) said that it would extend full support to the Taliban in their "Jihad against the infidels." They opined that the Taliban were fighting the ‘war of
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Addressing a conference in Charsadda on December 1, the central leaders of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) said that it would extend full support to the Taliban in their "Jihad against the infidels." They opined that the Taliban were fighting the ‘war of Islam’ and, therefore, it was the duty of all Muslims to support it. They also claimed that the Taliban were on the retreat but they would emerge victorious in the end as they were on the ‘right path’.
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December - 1 
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider, while addressing heads of leading religious schools in Karachi, urged the Ulema (religious scholars) to co-operate with the government in identifying religious schools which are supporting terrorism. He
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Pakistan’s Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider, while addressing heads of leading religious schools in Karachi, urged the Ulema (religious scholars) to co-operate with the government in identifying religious schools which are supporting terrorism. He said that he was well aware of the fact that 99 per cent of religious schools were focussing on providing education and only a few were supporting terrorism. He asked the religious leaders to identify those religious institutions which were supporting the Taliban. Responding to the Minister’s observations, speakers in the meeting were unanimous in their view that interference of some powerful elements in the affairs of religious schools was the root cause of terrorism in the religious schools, and urged the minister to nab such elements. They said terrorism and such training was introduced during the first Afghan war in early 1980s and such elements got strength after the formation of Taliban government in Afghanistan. They also gained strength from the fact that no action was taken against the so-called "Jehadi organisations" in Pakistan. An unidentified speaker opined that terrorist elements were not confined only in religious schools, but they are also in the ordinary schools and other sections of the society.
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December - 1 
A news report on December 1, citing intelligence sources said that two top Maoist insurgent leaders were among the rebels killed since security forces launched operations on November 26. The two leaders killed are the chief Maoist negotiator and depu
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A news report on December 1, citing intelligence sources said that two top Maoist insurgent leaders were among the rebels killed since security forces launched operations on November 26. The two leaders killed are the chief Maoist negotiator and deputy chief of the parallel Maoist government, Krishna Bahadur Mahara and main guerilla trainer Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal). The two were killed during operations in Rolpa and Jajarkot districts alongwith some of their men.
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December - 1 
News reports also said that widespread reports of arrests, seizures of explosives and surrender by rebels are flowing in though the Maoists’ confirmation of these developments were not available.
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News reports also said that widespread reports of arrests, seizures of explosives and surrender by rebels are flowing in though the Maoists’ confirmation of these developments were not available.
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December - 1 
On the same night, suspected Maoists insurgents looted office equipment and other goods from a foreign Non-government Organisation (NGO) in Dhaibung, Rasuwa district.
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On the same night, suspected Maoists insurgents looted office equipment and other goods from a foreign Non-government Organisation (NGO) in Dhaibung, Rasuwa district.
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December - 1 
The Defence Ministry statement added that soldiers repulsed attempts by rebels to blow up the sources of Kathmandu's drinking water supplies at Shivapuri and Sundarijal. No details of these incidents were given.
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The Defence Ministry statement added that soldiers repulsed attempts by rebels to blow up the sources of Kathmandu's drinking water supplies at Shivapuri and Sundarijal. No details of these incidents were given.
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December - 1 
In an incident, an LTTE rebel was injured when troops retaliated after an LTTE group attacked them at Iranaiiluppaikulam near Vavuniya.
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In an incident, an LTTE rebel was injured when troops retaliated after an LTTE group attacked them at Iranaiiluppaikulam near Vavuniya.
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December - 1 
In an incident, an LTTE rebel was killed and three others injured when an Army patrol party retaliated after being attacked by LTTE rebels near Mannar on December 1.
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In an incident, an LTTE rebel was killed and three others injured when an Army patrol party retaliated after being attacked by LTTE rebels near Mannar on December 1.
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December - 1 
In another incident on the same day, rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attacked an Army camp at Kattaparichchan near Muttur. Two soldiers were killed and six others injured in the attack which was repulsed after reinforcements wer
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In another incident on the same day, rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attacked an Army camp at Kattaparichchan near Muttur. Two soldiers were killed and six others injured in the attack which was repulsed after reinforcements were rushed from other camps in the vicinity. Troops suspect that the eight to ten rebels were killed, though their bodies were taken away by their associates. Two civilians too were reported to have sustained injuries in the attack.
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December - 1 
Official media sources said that 19 civilians were injured when two parcel bombs exploded inside the office of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) at Batticaloa on December 1.
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Official media sources said that 19 civilians were injured when two parcel bombs exploded inside the office of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) at Batticaloa on December 1.
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December - 1 
Official media sources said that two rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed on December 1 when troops intercepted a rebel group and engaged them at Nagarkovil.
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Official media sources said that two rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed on December 1 when troops intercepted a rebel group and engaged them at Nagarkovil.
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December - 1 
Sources added that LTTE rebels abducted and killed two persons, including a government official at Santhiveli near Batticaloa on December 1.
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Sources added that LTTE rebels abducted and killed two persons, including a government official at Santhiveli near Batticaloa on December 1.
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December - 1 
Tamil news sources reported that a school boy was killed, two civilians were injured and 15 residential structures damaged when Sri Lankan army troops shelled several villages in the Muttur south region on December 1. The villages affected from the a
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Tamil news sources reported that a school boy was killed, two civilians were injured and 15 residential structures damaged when Sri Lankan army troops shelled several villages in the Muttur south region on December 1. The villages affected from the attack were Samupr, Kadatkaraichchenai, Pattalipuram and Kaddaiparichchan. The troops were retaliating to an attack by LTTE rebels on the army camp at Kaddaiparichchan using rockets on the same day. Citing security forces these sources said that two soldiers were killed in the attack. There was no official confirmation of this incident.
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December - 2 
According to media reports, persons who claimed to be members of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) allegedly assaulted fifteen woodcutters, including a woman on December 2 at Thumkhong Lok, Heirok.
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According to media reports, persons who claimed to be members of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) allegedly assaulted fifteen woodcutters, including a woman on December 2 at Thumkhong Lok, Heirok.
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December - 2 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Wahibug in Pulwama district on December 2.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Wahibug in Pulwama district on December 2.
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December - 2 
Earlier, on the night of December 2, a Pakistani mercenary of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami (HUJI) was killed by a civilian at Waltengu in Anantnag district. News reports said that two HUJI mercenaries barged into the civilian’s residence and demanded
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Earlier, on the night of December 2, a Pakistani mercenary of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami (HUJI) was killed by a civilian at Waltengu in Anantnag district. News reports said that two HUJI mercenaries barged into the civilian’s residence and demanded food. When refused, one of them began firing at the inmates injuring one. Another civilian present in the residence using an axe, killed the mercenary. His associate escaped from the residence.
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December - 2 
In a separate encounter at Surankote in Poonch district, two Al-Badr terrorists were killed.
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In a separate encounter at Surankote in Poonch district, two Al-Badr terrorists were killed.
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December - 2 
In an incident, approximately 30 Naxalites attacked the Y Ramavaram Police Station in East Godavari district. The exchange of fire continued for about an hour and Naxalites were forced to retreat. While retreating, Naxalites blasted one weighbridge a
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In an incident, approximately 30 Naxalites attacked the Y Ramavaram Police Station in East Godavari district. The exchange of fire continued for about an hour and Naxalites were forced to retreat. While retreating, Naxalites blasted one weighbridge and the house of a cashier nearby.
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December - 2 
In an incident, Naxalites killed a former Naxalite at Kazipet village, Medak district. They also blew up the factory and guest house of Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills, located on the outskirts of Rajahmundry.
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In an incident, Naxalites killed a former Naxalite at Kazipet village, Medak district. They also blew up the factory and guest house of Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills, located on the outskirts of Rajahmundry.
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December - 2 
In Anantnag district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Mohripora.
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In Anantnag district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Mohripora.
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December - 2 
In another incident, SFs said that a terrorist had been arrested from Vilgam in Kupwara district and some arms and ammunition seized from his possession.
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In another incident, SFs said that a terrorist had been arrested from Vilgam in Kupwara district and some arms and ammunition seized from his possession.
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December - 2 
In the same district, Naxalites blasted the house of the Chintapalli Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and set fire to a scooter and motorcycle there. They also blasted the office of the Mandal Revenue Officer.
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In the same district, Naxalites blasted the house of the Chintapalli Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and set fire to a scooter and motorcycle there. They also blasted the office of the Mandal Revenue Officer.
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December - 2 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) launched several attacks in Rayagada district on December 2 night causing damage to property worth lakhs of rupees.
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) launched several attacks in Rayagada district on December 2 night causing damage to property worth lakhs of rupees.
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December - 2 
On the same day, SFs launched an operation after receiving information that a group of four Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) mercenaries were planning to launch an attack during a public meeting being addressed by the State Minister, Ali Mohammad Saga
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On the same day, SFs launched an operation after receiving information that a group of four Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) mercenaries were planning to launch an attack during a public meeting being addressed by the State Minister, Ali Mohammad Sagar at Ganderbal. In the encounter that followed, two mercenaries were killed.
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December - 2 
Security force (SF) personnel on December 2, operating in the Tinsukia district of Assam, raided a camp of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists inside the Dibru Reserve Forest area. Acting on a tip off, the SF’s launched a
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Security force (SF) personnel on December 2, operating in the Tinsukia district of Assam, raided a camp of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists inside the Dibru Reserve Forest area. Acting on a tip off, the SF’s launched a combing operation in the area. A group of ULFA terrorists, holed up in the camp, opened fire on the approaching troops ensuing in an encounter. However, the terrorists, taking advantage of the thick jungle, managed to escape. Two .303 rifles, a Chinese made hand grenade, large quantity of assorted ammunition, a radio set, medicines and incriminating documents were recovered from the site.
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December - 2 
Seven civilians, part of a marriage party, were massacred by unidentified terrorists at Trinagal in Udhampur district on December 2. News reports indicated that the civilians were proceeding for a marriage when they were stopped by terrorists posing
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Seven civilians, part of a marriage party, were massacred by unidentified terrorists at Trinagal in Udhampur district on December 2. News reports indicated that the civilians were proceeding for a marriage when they were stopped by terrorists posing as security forces (SFs) and questioned. Suspicious of the questioners, the civilians attempted to escape when the terrorists opened fire and killed seven. Two others managed to escape and informed SFs about the massacre. The site of this massacre is close to Galyot where four Village Defence Committee (VDC) members and three civilians were massacred by unidentified terrorists posing as SF personnel. In a statement on December 2, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) said that its members had carried out the attack at Galyot. The statement claimed that four SF personnel and three VDC members had been killed in the attack and their weapons looted.
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December - 2 
The Al Barq in a statement on December 2, said that its Chief Abdur Rehman Wani alias Shamil Bhai and an associate were killed in an encounter at Zab, Kupwara on December 1. SF sources, however, had said that the two terrorists killed in the encounte
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The Al Barq in a statement on December 2, said that its Chief Abdur Rehman Wani alias Shamil Bhai and an associate were killed in an encounter at Zab, Kupwara on December 1. SF sources, however, had said that the two terrorists killed in the encounter were of the LeT. The Al Barq statement added that Abdullah Bukhari has been appointed as new Chief of the outfit.
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December - 2 
The Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said in Guwahati on December 2 that the State government was not averse to declaring a cease-fire in the State to facilitate possible peace talks between the Centre and the proscribed United Liberation Front of As
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The Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said in Guwahati on December 2 that the State government was not averse to declaring a cease-fire in the State to facilitate possible peace talks between the Centre and the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). The Chief Minister said, "It is up to the Centre to decide whether or not to declare a ceasefire in Assam. As far as my government is concerned, we have no objection whatsoever because we are keen on a negotiated settlement of the insurgency problem in the State." He also emphasised on the need for urgent political negotiations between the Government and the ULFA to sort out the problem and arrive at an acceptable solution. "The Centre can apply the same principle in Assam as is the case with the ceasefire and subsequent negotiations with the NSCN (I-M) in Nagaland," he said.
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December - 2 
The Chief Minister of Nagaland S C Jamir speaking in Kohima on December 2, said that fratricidal clashes between two factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) –NSCN (Isak-Muivah) and NSCN (Khaplang) was jeopardizing the peace proc
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The Chief Minister of Nagaland S C Jamir speaking in Kohima on December 2, said that fratricidal clashes between two factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) –NSCN (Isak-Muivah) and NSCN (Khaplang) was jeopardizing the peace process aimed at ending five decades of insurgency in the State. According to him, "The continuing violent clashes between the two warring factions of the outlawed National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) have been a great setback to peace efforts." He also added, "We are craving for peace to fulfill the wishes of the Naga people, but the group led by Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah are jeopardizing our honest efforts."
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December - 2 
The government has decided to intensify vigil o the International Border along Rajasthan and Gujarat, suspecting intrusion by Afghan terrorists from across Pakistan. Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued against any intruder attempting to cross the
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The government has decided to intensify vigil o the International Border along Rajasthan and Gujarat, suspecting intrusion by Afghan terrorists from across Pakistan. Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued against any intruder attempting to cross the fencing along the 1084.27 km long border adjoining Kutch in Gujarat and in Rajasthan, the sources said.
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December - 2 
The Imphal West district police have arrested the proprietor of a Public Call Office at Sagolband Meino Leirak on the charge that his fax machine had been used for sending messages of a particular terrorist group.
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The Imphal West district police have arrested the proprietor of a Public Call Office at Sagolband Meino Leirak on the charge that his fax machine had been used for sending messages of a particular terrorist group.
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December - 2 
The Karnataka government has sounded an alert in the districts bordering Andhra Pradesh in view of the recent spurt in violence unleashed by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG). The State Home Minister, while speaking to t
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The Karnataka government has sounded an alert in the districts bordering Andhra Pradesh in view of the recent spurt in violence unleashed by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG). The State Home Minister, while speaking to the media in Gulbarga on December 2, said the district administration and the police authorities of Gulbarga, Bidar, Bellary, Raichur, Tumkur, and Kolar have been asked to be on high alert against possible attacks on police stations and installations in border villages and towns by the PWG members. The Government would convene a meeting of deputy commissioners, chief executive officers of zilla panchayats and superintendents of police in Bangalore to discuss the situation. Senior officials of the Government including the Chief Secretary and the secretaries of major departments would attend the meeting.
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December - 2 
The State police chief, speaking at a press conference in Hyderabad, said that the police were in possession of documents which clearly indicated that the PWG has taken a decision to target multinational companies in the State. He added that there wa
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The State police chief, speaking at a press conference in Hyderabad, said that the police were in possession of documents which clearly indicated that the PWG has taken a decision to target multinational companies in the State. He added that there was a qualitative change in the strategy of the PWG, which hitherto targeted only public properties besides those belonging to people’s representatives. However, he described this strategy as a ‘short-sighted’ approach.
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December - 2 
Three arms dealers were arrested from the Naojan market under Sorupathar police station in Golaghat on December 2. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the arrested persons.
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Three arms dealers were arrested from the Naojan market under Sorupathar police station in Golaghat on December 2. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the arrested persons.
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December - 2 
Three left-wing extremists, Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Dantewada district, on the border of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra on December 2 night. Official sources said the incident took place when approximately 150 Naxalites attacked the tr
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Three left-wing extremists, Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Dantewada district, on the border of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra on December 2 night. Official sources said the incident took place when approximately 150 Naxalites attacked the treasury office located next to the Bhopal Pattnam police station in an attempt to loot it.
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December - 2 
Three police personnel were injured, on December 2, in another encounter with the Naxalites at Michnaar village in Kanker district.
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Three police personnel were injured, on December 2, in another encounter with the Naxalites at Michnaar village in Kanker district.
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December - 2 
The Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI - Fazlur faction) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman reacting to reports of a possible action against religious seminaries (madrassa) said that it was part of the US agenda. Speaking in Lahore on December 2, he said that the in
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The Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI - Fazlur faction) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman reacting to reports of a possible action against religious seminaries (madrassa) said that it was part of the US agenda. Speaking in Lahore on December 2, he said that the independence of the madrassas would be protected at all costs. In a statement issued in his behalf, he alleged that the Federal government was covering up its embarrassment on its policy towards Afghanistan by issuing statements against religious outfits. Fazlur Rehman claimed that he had on many occasions offered cooperation to the government in closing down the seminaries if it was proved that they were promoting the ‘kalashnikov’ culture or imparting training to terrorists. Any action against the seminaries without proof would be resisted, he added.
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December - 2 
In an interview to the Times of India, published on December 2, the chief of Nepal’s Maoist insurgents, ‘Comrade Prachanda’ hoped that India would not join the Nepalese government’s ongoing counter-insurgency operations. He added that if India did so
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In an interview to the Times of India, published on December 2, the chief of Nepal’s Maoist insurgents, ‘Comrade Prachanda’ hoped that India would not join the Nepalese government’s ongoing counter-insurgency operations. He added that if India did so, the Maoists would have no option by to wage a resistance struggle against Indian forces. The Maoist leader claimed that the rebels were forced to resume armed action against the Nepalese government because of actions of the current Sher Bahadur Deuba government. He also alleged that the previous G P Koirala regime had unleashed terrorism against his party even while it was the third largest group in Parliament. He added that the Maoists were prepared to suspend their armed activities and talk if the "right to determine their own political future is granted to the people".
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December - 2 
In another development, the Private and Boarding School Organisation Nepal (PABSON) in a statement on December 2, said that hundreds of private schools across the country which had closed down for a whole academic year due to a flare up in Maoist vio
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In another development, the Private and Boarding School Organisation Nepal (PABSON) in a statement on December 2, said that hundreds of private schools across the country which had closed down for a whole academic year due to a flare up in Maoist violence, is set to re-open in the next academic session.
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December - 2 
News reports on December 2, said that the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) is continuing to intensify the anti-Maoist operations in the Maoist stronghold areas across the country. A Defence Ministry statement on the same day said that security forces undertook
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News reports on December 2, said that the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) is continuing to intensify the anti-Maoist operations in the Maoist stronghold areas across the country. A Defence Ministry statement on the same day said that security forces undertook several successful operations on December 1. A Maoist camp in Doramba forest in Ramechhap district was attacked and destroyed. Maoist casualties are yet to be determined. A Maoist attempt to attack security forces stationed at the Sunkosi Hydroelectric Project in Sindhupalchok district was repulsed successfully without any casualties. In the Tinpiple area of Lamjung district, a hideout was raided and explosives, grenades, and socket bombs were seized. A bomb planted in Nayatole, Khatmandu, was detected and defused. The statement added that 42 Maoists insurgents had surrendered before the District Administration Office in Sakhuwasabha district.
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December - 2 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba speaking to the press in Kathmandu on December 2 denied reports concerning death of two top Maoist leaders in the on-going anti-insurgency operations. News reports, on December 1, citing intelligence sources had said
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba speaking to the press in Kathmandu on December 2 denied reports concerning death of two top Maoist leaders in the on-going anti-insurgency operations. News reports, on December 1, citing intelligence sources had said that Chief Maoist negotiator and ‘Deputy Chief’ of the parallel Maoist government, Krishna Bahadur Mahara and main guerilla trainer Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) were killed during operations in Rolpa and Jajarkot districts along with some of their men. Speaking on the army operations, the Prime Minister did not set a time frame for these to be completed but added that the operation was so far successful. He also added that the army men were not facing any difficulty in the ground offensive.
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December - 2 
Speaking at another press conference in Kathmandu on December 2, Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat said that there would be no resource constraint in the ongoing military mission to quell the Maoist insurgency. He added that the government was "…dete
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Speaking at another press conference in Kathmandu on December 2, Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat said that there would be no resource constraint in the ongoing military mission to quell the Maoist insurgency. He added that the government was "…determined to pump in whatever resources the army needs to meet its objective. He cautioned that "For that we may have to slash the budgets under other heads or there may be other implications like increase in internal loan, budget deficit, among others."
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The Home Ministry, in a press release, said that over 664 Maoist insurgents in eight different districts surrendered before the administration on December 2-3. Of these 157 surrendered in Okhaldhunga on December 2. On December 3, 300 rebels surrender
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The Home Ministry, in a press release, said that over 664 Maoist insurgents in eight different districts surrendered before the administration on December 2-3. Of these 157 surrendered in Okhaldhunga on December 2. On December 3, 300 rebels surrendered in Nuwakot district, 68 in Ramechhap, 44 in Rasuwa, 44 in Sankhuwasabha, five in Gorkha, four in Syangja and 42 in Baglung.
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December - 2 
Media reports said on December 2, that that the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) have agreed to close down their training camps in Bhutan. Bhutanese Home Minister Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho was
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Media reports said on December 2, that that the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) have agreed to close down their training camps in Bhutan. Bhutanese Home Minister Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho was quoted as saying "The ULFA alone runs nine camps in the southern part of the country bordering India and has agreed to close them down in phases following a few rounds of discussions with the Bhutan government. The ULFA leadership has said they will close four of the camps by December. In the other five, they will reduce the strength for now and eventually close them all... I am confident that they will keep their word." On the NDFB, he said the government has held two rounds of discussions following which "they have agreed to close their camps but did not offer any definite time frame." He also added, "However, since the ULFA is a bigger outfit, once they retreat from Bhutan, NDFB will do the same." The Bhutanese government has been in "constant touch" with the Indian government on this issue and has kept them informed about the progress and problems being faced by it in persuading these militant outfits to stop operating from its land, Gyamtsho said.
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December - 2 
Official media sources indicated that a soldier was injured when troops clashed with rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Nikawewa near Welioya on December 2.
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Official media sources indicated that a soldier was injured when troops clashed with rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Nikawewa near Welioya on December 2.
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December - 3 
In Srinagar, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists.
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In Srinagar, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists.
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December - 3 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed and a counter-insurgency activist injured in an encounter at Shilvat in Baramulla district on December 3.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed and a counter-insurgency activist injured in an encounter at Shilvat in Baramulla district on December 3.
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December - 3 
A prominent Naga human rights group on December 3 urged the Union Government to immediately drop its move to enact the new anti-terrorist law, Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO), and said that a "political response" to terrorism is the best way
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A prominent Naga human rights group on December 3 urged the Union Government to immediately drop its move to enact the new anti-terrorist law, Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO), and said that a "political response" to terrorism is the best way to tackle the problem. In a statement from Kohima, the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) said that Centre’s move to pass the POTO is an attempt at "suffocating the voice of dissent in the country…The proposed POTO overwhelmingly restricts almost all avenues of what essentially represents the essence of a democratic state." The NPMHR, which is actively involved in brokering peace in Nagaland, added "The only durable and meaningful solution to deal with the problem of terrorism, which is essentially political, is to respond politically and not by arming the State with such powers which will make it a terrorist state."
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December - 3 
A second HM terrorist was killed in a separate encounter at Gool in Udhampur district.
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A second HM terrorist was killed in a separate encounter at Gool in Udhampur district.
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December - 3 
A State government official was arrested for his alleged connection with terrorists from Shantibazar in South Tripura district on December 3. The arrest follows confessional statements obtained by security forces from eight arrested tribal students.
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A State government official was arrested for his alleged connection with terrorists from Shantibazar in South Tripura district on December 3. The arrest follows confessional statements obtained by security forces from eight arrested tribal students. The tribal students, were among 63 persons arrested by the security forces on September 24 from Amarpur in the South Tripura district while entering the State from neighbouring Bangladesh after allegedly securing arms training at base camps of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT). The arrested official is reported to have arranged the infiltration of the youths.
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December - 3 
According to official sources, a left-wing extremist, Naxalite, of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed and five others injured in an encounter in the Talakona forests of Chittoor district on December 3. Police also recovered some arms and ammunit
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According to official sources, a left-wing extremist, Naxalite, of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed and five others injured in an encounter in the Talakona forests of Chittoor district on December 3. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from the scene of the incident. The slain Naxalite and his associates are suspected to be responsible for blasting a milk processing plant belonging to the family of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at Tirupati-Pileru Road in the same district on November 29.
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December - 3 
According to official sources, armed Naxalites set a fire a truck on the Behrampur-Rayagada highway. However, they did not cause any injury to the driver and the helper.
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According to official sources, armed Naxalites set a fire a truck on the Behrampur-Rayagada highway. However, they did not cause any injury to the driver and the helper.
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December - 3 
Earlier, on the night of December 3, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Warsun, Kupwara.
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Earlier, on the night of December 3, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Warsun, Kupwara.
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December - 3 
In a massive operation to flush out left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) from Midnapore district, the Eastern Frontier Rifles and the Special Task Force arrested 17 Naxalites on Decembe
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In a massive operation to flush out left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) from Midnapore district, the Eastern Frontier Rifles and the Special Task Force arrested 17 Naxalites on December 3. The operation was conducted in the forests of Belpahri, Baspahari, Goaltore, Salboni and Bhulabheda. The district police chief, while speaking to the media, said that the district’s borders with Bihar was sealed to prevent the PWG from escaping to the neighbouring State.
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December - 3 
In an encounter at the Gogaldara forests of Kupwara district, an unidentified terrorist was killed. In the same district, security forces (SFs) raided and destroyed a terrorist hide-out at Meelyal forests. Some explosives were seized during the raid.
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In an encounter at the Gogaldara forests of Kupwara district, an unidentified terrorist was killed. In the same district, security forces (SFs) raided and destroyed a terrorist hide-out at Meelyal forests. Some explosives were seized during the raid.
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December - 3 
In an incident, a Naxalite of the PWG was reportedly caught by the villagers of Naravaripalle, the native village of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on December 3 night and handed over to the Chandragiri police.
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In an incident, a Naxalite of the PWG was reportedly caught by the villagers of Naravaripalle, the native village of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on December 3 night and handed over to the Chandragiri police.
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December - 3 
In another incident, approximately 20 Naxalites of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) blocked the highway at the Mukundapur by felling trees and set a truck on fire. The incident affected the traffic movement on the highway.
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In another incident, approximately 20 Naxalites of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) blocked the highway at the Mukundapur by felling trees and set a truck on fire. The incident affected the traffic movement on the highway.
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December - 3 
In view of the recent upsurge in left-wing extremist, Naxalite violence in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, the Madhya Pradesh police have been put to maximum alert in three Naxal-affected districts. A senior police official, while speaking to the media in
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In view of the recent upsurge in left-wing extremist, Naxalite violence in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, the Madhya Pradesh police have been put to maximum alert in three Naxal-affected districts. A senior police official, while speaking to the media in Bhopal on December 3, said, "The police have been put to maximum alert in the State in view of the violent activities particularly in three districts Balaghat, Dhindori and Mandla". He added that the police force has been asked to remain alert as the Naxalites mostly target police stations and government property.
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December - 3 
Mizoram Bru (Reang) Refugee Committee has demanded that the Mizoram government initiate talks with the militant outfit Bru National Liberation front (BNLF) in the presence of Home Ministry representatives. In a press release, the committee said, "It
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Mizoram Bru (Reang) Refugee Committee has demanded that the Mizoram government initiate talks with the militant outfit Bru National Liberation front (BNLF) in the presence of Home Ministry representatives. In a press release, the committee said, "It is high time for the authorities to realise whom to talk to solve the crisis of the Bru community so far as more than 30,000 of refugees sheltering in North Tripura is concerned."
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December - 3 
Naxalites set on fire two tractors and a scooter belonging to tobacco-growers from Andhra Pradesh at Siludi village. They also set two tobacco godowns on fire. The Naxalites also reportedly threatened the tobacco-growers to eliminate them if they did
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Naxalites set on fire two tractors and a scooter belonging to tobacco-growers from Andhra Pradesh at Siludi village. They also set two tobacco godowns on fire. The Naxalites also reportedly threatened the tobacco-growers to eliminate them if they did not leave the village within 24 hours.
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December - 3 
Nine persons including six polling officials were killed and five others injured when suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast under a mini-truck at Lamelangshu in Karbi An
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Nine persons including six polling officials were killed and five others injured when suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast under a mini-truck at Lamelangshu in Karbi Anglong district on December 3. Official sources said that the UPDS struck when two mini-trucks carrying 12 polling officials and security personnel along with electoral material were heading for polling stations 15 and 17 at the Burha Hanse LP School. The poling officials were proceeding to the area for the designated Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) elections. The deceased also included two security force personnel. The terrorists are also reported to have snatched away ballot boxes and ballot papers from the site of the incident. According to intelligence sources, the UPDS faction, headed by Monsing Tokbi, is reported to be involved in the attack. Security in the entire district where polls to the autonomous district council will be held on December 4, today, has been beefed up.
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December - 3 
Officials at the election control room in Diphu have pointed out that polling would be held as scheduled in polling stations No. 15 and 17 despite the killing of polling officials in the terrorist attack. District Council elections are to be held in
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Officials at the election control room in Diphu have pointed out that polling would be held as scheduled in polling stations No. 15 and 17 despite the killing of polling officials in the terrorist attack. District Council elections are to be held in a total of 547 polling stations in Karbi Anglong where 4,47,741 voters will exercise their franchise to decide the fate of a total of 149 candidates from different parties in the fray. Election will also be held to the North Cachar Hills Autonomous District Council today. Over 80,000 voters are expected to cast their votes in the election there to elect their representatives to 23 district council constituencies.
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December - 3 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, speaking in Parliament on December 3, announced the convening of an all-party meeting on December 4, and offered to consider amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). He said, "the government is
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, speaking in Parliament on December 3, announced the convening of an all-party meeting on December 4, and offered to consider amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). He said, "the government is willing to consider certain amendments to POTO."
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December - 3 
The Assam government on December 3 decided to defer the panchayat (local level) elections in the Bodoland Autonomous Council (BAC) areas spread over eight districts of the State. The State Panchayat and Rural Development Minister, Bhumidhar Barman sa
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The Assam government on December 3 decided to defer the panchayat (local level) elections in the Bodoland Autonomous Council (BAC) areas spread over eight districts of the State. The State Panchayat and Rural Development Minister, Bhumidhar Barman said that an emergency Cabinet meeting on the same day in Guwahati decided to defer the panchayat polls in the BAC areas in view of the protest voiced by Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) and its allies. As reported earlier, the Bodo groups had raised their protest against the holding of panchayat polls in the BAC areas fearing that it would jeopardise the ongoing tripartite talks among the Centre, State Government and the BLT to find a solution to the Bodo problem. According to media reports, the Bodo groups have opined that instead of holding panchayat polls in the BAC areas, the government should concentrate on directing the ongoing peace talks towards a permanent solution to the problem by constituting a Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) as being demanded by the BLT. The BLT had also warned of violence in the BAC areas in case the State government insisted on holding panchayat polls there.
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December - 3 
The State government has amended the police service rules paving the way to award accelerated promotion to police personnel whose work in anti-leftwing extremist, Naxalite operations is outstanding. The amended service rules is expected to help polic
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The State government has amended the police service rules paving the way to award accelerated promotion to police personnel whose work in anti-leftwing extremist, Naxalite operations is outstanding. The amended service rules is expected to help police personnel in combating Naxalism. Though the policy of awarding promotions is not new, the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal had issued a stay on the policy in 1999 following representations from some police officers.
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December - 3 
According to media reports, the Federal government, on December 3, is reported to have approved a proposal to ban religious and Jehadi outfits offering military training. An official announcement in this regard is expected to be made after a comprehe
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According to media reports, the Federal government, on December 3, is reported to have approved a proposal to ban religious and Jehadi outfits offering military training. An official announcement in this regard is expected to be made after a comprehensive strategy to combat such outfits is finalised. A high-level meeting, chaired by President Pervez Musharraf, was held in Islamabad to review the proposed steps for bringing the madrassas (religious seminaries) into mainstream education. Reports quoting official sources indicated that a number of steps have proposed to regulate the affairs of madrassas. Reports added that approximately 20,000 students in the madrassas are foreigners from Afghanistan, Central Asian and African states. The President is reported to have directed the concerned ministries to scrutinise the details about the foreign assets of seminaries in Pakistan. Majority of the foreign students are from Afghanistan, who, the government suspects, are involved in terrorist activity once they graduate from the madrassas. Media sources have added that a secret, prolonged investigation into the accounts of madrassas has provided the government with sufficient evidence to prove that approximately 115 seminaries of all sects in Pakistan receive foreign financial assistance from Britain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran, Libya, and Iraq. The State Bank of Pakistan is reported to have secured all details of huge transfers of money over the years from foreign countries which primarily was meant for madrassas but found its way to certain terrorist outfits.
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December - 3 
Different heads of madrassas (religious seminaries) have warned the government against interference in their academic and financial affairs. Punjab Jamaat-e-Islam Chief Hafiz Idrees said in Lahore on December 3 that the aim of the government campa
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Different heads of madrassas (religious seminaries) have warned the government against interference in their academic and financial affairs. Punjab Jamaat-e-Islam Chief Hafiz Idrees said in Lahore on December 3 that the aim of the government campaign against religious institutions is to "secularise them by controlling them and uprooting the basic Islamic values and spirit of Jihad." He opined that the madrassa syllabus is based on the principles laid down by the Holy Prophet, which brought peace and love to the barbaric society of the pre-Islam days, and which was regularly revised by religious elders. Jamia Manzoorul Islamia leader Pir Saifullah Khalid alleged that the message of Jehad and Islamic values has been deliberately distorted by the West to malign Islam and muster support of all secular and anti-Islam forces against it. He added that any ‘arbitrary regulations’ imposed on the madrassas would be resisted and their independent status will be protected.
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December - 3 
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Punjab President Qasim Zia said on December 3 in Lahore that if voted to power, a PPP government would not allow terrorist outfits to enter Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). He observed that those criticising PPP Chairperson Bena
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Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Punjab President Qasim Zia said on December 3 in Lahore that if voted to power, a PPP government would not allow terrorist outfits to enter Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). He observed that those criticising PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto's statements on J&K during her recent visit to India were ignorant of the developments taking place in the world. He also said that PPP's Kashmir policy remained unchanged and it still favoured the resolution of the issue in accordance with the United Nations resolutions. While pointing out that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had admitted that it was engaged in terrorist activity in 10 countries, he added that it should first try to reform Pakistan. The PPP leader opined that India was not an enemy country.
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December - 3 
Police in Islamabad conducted a search operation in Alipur Farash on December 3 and arrested three persons for carrying illicit arms. 12 more persons were also arrested for their alleged role in the possession of illegal arms and ammunition.
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Police in Islamabad conducted a search operation in Alipur Farash on December 3 and arrested three persons for carrying illicit arms. 12 more persons were also arrested for their alleged role in the possession of illegal arms and ammunition.
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December - 3 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, said in Sialkot on December 3 that the prolonged US-led military attacks on Afghanistan have brought Pakistan on the verge of disaster due to its hasty foreign policies. He said that the Pakistani
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, said in Sialkot on December 3 that the prolonged US-led military attacks on Afghanistan have brought Pakistan on the verge of disaster due to its hasty foreign policies. He said that the Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf had divested the nation of any confidence by supporting the US in the war of nerves. He also added, "The Pakistan government should immediately announce a Jihad against non-believers for the survival of Islam."
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December - 3 
A Defence Ministry statement said that army troops recovered looted communication equipment, arms and accessories, ammunitions and explosives from a Maoist hideout at Nuva in the Rolpa district on December 3. Two hijacked vehicles were also recovered
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A Defence Ministry statement said that army troops recovered looted communication equipment, arms and accessories, ammunitions and explosives from a Maoist hideout at Nuva in the Rolpa district on December 3. Two hijacked vehicles were also recovered. Maoists looted these from an army barrack in neighbouring Dang district on November 23. The Defence Ministry statement added that many rebels are suspected to have been killed when security forces foiled an overnight attempt by the insurgents to overrun an army barrack at Chautara in the Sindhuli district on December 3. Another Maoist attack on a police post at Bhimphedi in Makawanpur was also repulsed on the same day. The exact estimate of Maoist casualties in these operations was not provided in the statement. On the same day, a group of Maoists who had attacked and injured a civilian at Achham district, faced resistance from locals and one of them was detained. The others managed to escape. No further details were available. The defence ministry also said, without providing any details, that security forces foiled Maoist attacks against army and government installations on December 2-3 in seven districts. In search operations launched at Phirmile on the border between Jhapa and Ilam districts, five Maoists were arrested and some arms seized from their possession.
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December - 3 
One person was killed and two others injured, in an explosion set off by suspected Maoist insurgents on December 3 at a garment factory in Lalitpur, a suburb of Kathmandu.
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One person was killed and two others injured, in an explosion set off by suspected Maoist insurgents on December 3 at a garment factory in Lalitpur, a suburb of Kathmandu.
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December - 3 
In a separate incident on the same day, troops intercepted a group of LTTE rebels and engaged them in an encounter at Ethavatunuwewa near Welioya. There were no casualties among troops and the LTTE casualties were not known.
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In a separate incident on the same day, troops intercepted a group of LTTE rebels and engaged them in an encounter at Ethavatunuwewa near Welioya. There were no casualties among troops and the LTTE casualties were not known.
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December - 3 
Official media sources said that troops on a search operation at Koyilakkandi near Thanankillappu detected and seized a cache of mines and ammunition in an abandoned house on December 3. This cache is suspected to have been hidden by the Liberation T
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Official media sources said that troops on a search operation at Koyilakkandi near Thanankillappu detected and seized a cache of mines and ammunition in an abandoned house on December 3. This cache is suspected to have been hidden by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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December - 4 
A civilian driver was injured when his vehicle, carrying SF personnel, was ambushed by unidentified terrorists at Chursoo near Awantipore.
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A civilian driver was injured when his vehicle, carrying SF personnel, was ambushed by unidentified terrorists at Chursoo near Awantipore.
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December - 4 
A three-member suicide squad, fidayeen of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) attacked a security force (SF) camp at Handwara in Kupwara district on December 4. SF sources said that the fidayeen, who attempted to storm the camp in a car, failed and assumed pos
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A three-member suicide squad, fidayeen of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) attacked a security force (SF) camp at Handwara in Kupwara district on December 4. SF sources said that the fidayeen, who attempted to storm the camp in a car, failed and assumed positions outside the gate of the camp firing at the sentry. Two SF personnel and the three fidayeen, who were Pakistani nationals, were killed in the ensuing encounter. Two SF personnel and two civilians were injured. In another incident on the same day in the same district, unidentified terrorists attacked the residence of a ruling National Conference (NC) activist at Badarhar. The NC activist was killed and his wife sustained injuries in the attack.
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December - 4 
A unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) held a press conference at Chadoura in Budgam district on December 4. The arrest of a ‘district commander’ of the Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) was announced and the arrested terrorist, Mugli was brought to the p
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A unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) held a press conference at Chadoura in Budgam district on December 4. The arrest of a ‘district commander’ of the Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) was announced and the arrested terrorist, Mugli was brought to the press conference. BSF officers said that she was the sister of a former Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist and operated under the name of Sadam and played a key role in two terrorist killings. The arrested suspect however denied the BSF claims and said that she was subjected to torture and forced to confess to the alleged crimes.
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December - 4 
According to delayed reports an unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kanubari on December 4. One M-21 rifle, 57 rounds of ammunition and two Chinese grenades were recover
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According to delayed reports an unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kanubari on December 4. One M-21 rifle, 57 rounds of ammunition and two Chinese grenades were recovered from his possession at his hideout at Luaksim village, near Kanubari in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh. Media reports have indicated that the Kanubari area is regarded as a regular haunt of the Khaplang faction of the NSCN.
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December - 4 
According to media reports, Assam Rifles personnel operating in the Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh killed a terrorist of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on December 4 during an encounter at the
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According to media reports, Assam Rifles personnel operating in the Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh killed a terrorist of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on December 4 during an encounter at the Luaksim village under Kanubari circle in Tirap district. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 4 
According to media reports, under heavy pressure from the Bhutanese authorities, terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) are reportedly attempting to set up camps and bases inside Meghalaya's Garo Hills. Reports quoting intelligence
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According to media reports, under heavy pressure from the Bhutanese authorities, terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) are reportedly attempting to set up camps and bases inside Meghalaya's Garo Hills. Reports quoting intelligence sources indicated that ULFA cadres entering the western Assam district of Barpeta from their camps in Bhutan, cross the Bramhaputra river and proceed to the Goalpara district or West Kamrup and later move inside Garo Hills. As reported earlier, Bhutanese Home Minister, Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho, had said in Kolkata recently that the ULFA, which runs nine camps in southern Bhutan, has agreed to close these down in phases following discussions with the Bhutanese government. According to him, four camps will be closed by December, while the strength in the remaining ones would be initially reduced and finally closed.
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December - 4 
According to official sources, an estimated five persons injured in a bomb explosion in Teghra market, Begusarai district, on December 4.
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According to official sources, an estimated five persons injured in a bomb explosion in Teghra market, Begusarai district, on December 4.
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December - 4 
Earlier, on December 4, an all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee failed to evolve a consensus on the issue.
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Earlier, on December 4, an all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee failed to evolve a consensus on the issue.
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December - 4 
Earlier, on the night of December 4, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Mongahama in Pulwama district. The slain civilian’s son is a member of the Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen, an outfit aiding SFs in counter-insurgency operatio
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Earlier, on the night of December 4, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Mongahama in Pulwama district. The slain civilian’s son is a member of the Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen, an outfit aiding SFs in counter-insurgency operations.
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December - 4 
Garo Hills Superintendent of Police, B R Rana, speaking over telephone from Tura, confirmed, "Yes, the movements are increasing. They are scouting for new sanctuaries. Apart from the Bhutan pressure, I would call it a strategic shift. The militant hi
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Garo Hills Superintendent of Police, B R Rana, speaking over telephone from Tura, confirmed, "Yes, the movements are increasing. They are scouting for new sanctuaries. Apart from the Bhutan pressure, I would call it a strategic shift. The militant hideouts have become well-known in Assam, so, they want to broad base their operations." According to him, another reason behind the ULFA's establishment of camps and safe-houses in Meghalaya was that the State's borders with Assam was contagious and thus it was easier to strike at targets in Assam and also sneak back to take shelter. Evidence of ULFA's presence in the Garo hills was visible from the February 22 incident, when approximately six of its cadres were killed in an encounter with the Meghalaya police near Nishilipara under Tura police station.
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December - 4 
In Anantnag district, three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Narupora.
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In Anantnag district, three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Narupora.
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December - 4 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted the residence of a leader of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at Giddamutharam in Warangal district on December 4 night. There were no casualties. The Naxalites also reportedl
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted the residence of a leader of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at Giddamutharam in Warangal district on December 4 night. There were no casualties. The Naxalites also reportedly left a letter near the house stating that the explosion was in protest against the ‘anti-people’ policies of the State government and its suppression of ‘people’s movements’.
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December - 4 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a suspected police informer at Rechupalli village, Karimnagar district on December 4. Media reports said that the Naxalites had earlier warned the victim against acting as an info
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a suspected police informer at Rechupalli village, Karimnagar district on December 4. Media reports said that the Naxalites had earlier warned the victim against acting as an informer in the past. Due to this warning, he was not staying at his native place for the past some time. The incident took place when he came to his native place to meet his family members.
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December - 4 
Media reports have indicated that despite the deadline set by the Royal Government to vacate the training camps of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), its leadership has refused to quit the Bhutanese territory completely. The Royal Government has
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Media reports have indicated that despite the deadline set by the Royal Government to vacate the training camps of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), its leadership has refused to quit the Bhutanese territory completely. The Royal Government has set a deadline of December 31, 2001 for the outfit to vacate its camps completely. Reports quoting official sources, monitoring the development in the aftermath of the deadline said that the ULFA leadership had refused to abide by the instructions of the Royal Government causing problems among the Bhutanese. According to these reports, the ULFA has decided to close down only three camps located in Bhutan while the other camps are expected to be relocated.
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December - 4 
Parliament, on December 4, approved the Explosive Substances (amendment) Bill 2001. The bill provides for stringent punishment including life imprisonment for those making, possessing or using explosives under suspicious circumstances. Replying to a
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Parliament, on December 4, approved the Explosive Substances (amendment) Bill 2001. The bill provides for stringent punishment including life imprisonment for those making, possessing or using explosives under suspicious circumstances. Replying to a debate on the bill, Minister of State for Home C Vidyasagar Rao said in the present ‘escalated crime scenario’ it was necessary to have stringent punishment.
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December - 4 
Police arrested four Naxalites at Potharajupalli in Medak district and recovered 40 gelatine sticks and 20 electronic detonator from them.
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Police arrested four Naxalites at Potharajupalli in Medak district and recovered 40 gelatine sticks and 20 electronic detonator from them.
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December - 4 
Reports indicated that there are approximately 27 camps in Bhutan of which 14 belong to the ULFA while the rest have been set up by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Sources added that of the 14 camps, ULFA has agreed to close down on
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Reports indicated that there are approximately 27 camps in Bhutan of which 14 belong to the ULFA while the rest have been set up by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Sources added that of the 14 camps, ULFA has agreed to close down only three. Furthermore, in view of the pressure mounted by the Bhutanese Government, ULFA is attempting to strengthen its base in Bangladesh.
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December - 4 
State Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, while speaking to the media in New Delhi on December 4, said that the recent attack by the PWG in the State was ‘temporary’ and it would not have any repercussions of foreign investment in the State. He said,
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State Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, while speaking to the media in New Delhi on December 4, said that the recent attack by the PWG in the State was ‘temporary’ and it would not have any repercussions of foreign investment in the State. He said, the situation is under control. The State government is monitoring the situation closely". The attacks, according to the Chief Minister, was borne out of desperation by the PW activists after the government launched a drive against them.
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December - 4 
The all-party meeting convened by the Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) failed to evolve a consensus. With major opposition parties sticking to their stand and criticising the government for attempts
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The all-party meeting convened by the Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) failed to evolve a consensus. With major opposition parties sticking to their stand and criticising the government for attempts to rush through the legislation on POTO, the two-hour meeting ended in a deadlock. However, the Prime Minister made it clear that the government would go ahead to enact the proposed law in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) next week. He said, "There is no question of withdrawing the Ordinance and Government intends to turn it into law". Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pramod Mahajan quoted the Prime Minister as saying that the Government would seriously consider the amendments suggested by various political parties and come before Parliament.
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December - 4 
The People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) of the PWG reportedly observed its first anniversary in the forests of Kotturu by conducting a health camp for over 700 tribals on December 4. Media reports said that hundreds of tribals from the agency tracts of Viz
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The People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) of the PWG reportedly observed its first anniversary in the forests of Kotturu by conducting a health camp for over 700 tribals on December 4. Media reports said that hundreds of tribals from the agency tracts of Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and south Orissa participated in the anniversary programme.
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December - 4 
The police, on December 4, arrested a woman left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in Nawada. With this arrest, police claimed to have solved the mystery behind the MCC attack on police picket at Topchanchi, Jharkhand Octo
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The police, on December 4, arrested a woman left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in Nawada. With this arrest, police claimed to have solved the mystery behind the MCC attack on police picket at Topchanchi, Jharkhand October 31, 2001, in which 13 police personnel were killed. During interrogation, the Naxalite reportedly confessed that she was actively involved in the attack along with her 146-member killing squad. According to her statement before the magistrate, the Topchanchi incident was led by one Bachchan Da. She also named about 100 other members of the squad, many of whom are already in police custody.
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December - 4 
The proscribed terrorist outfit, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) of Meghalya, according to media reports, has procured more sophisticated weapons, apart from the AK-47 and AK-56 rifles and M-16 rifles which they already possess. Report
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The proscribed terrorist outfit, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) of Meghalya, according to media reports, has procured more sophisticated weapons, apart from the AK-47 and AK-56 rifles and M-16 rifles which they already possess. Reports quoting police sources indicated that the HNLC has procured tube-launchers from Bangladesh and Myanmmar recently. With the seizure of 26 tube-launchers from a bus at Mawblei, which was proceeding towards Shillong from Aizwal last week, there is a clear indication that the ammunition was meant for the HNLC, police sources observed.
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December - 4 
The Srikakulam Division Committee of the PWG has reportedly called for a general strike at division level on December 10 in protest against the alleged police repression in the region.
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The Srikakulam Division Committee of the PWG has reportedly called for a general strike at division level on December 10 in protest against the alleged police repression in the region.
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December - 4 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter at Satinar in Baramulla district.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter at Satinar in Baramulla district.
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December - 4 
Engineer Ilyas Zubair, a frontline leader of the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), has voluntarily surrendered himself before the Chief of Crime Investigations Agency (CIA), who later detained him under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO), n
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Engineer Ilyas Zubair, a frontline leader of the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), has voluntarily surrendered himself before the Chief of Crime Investigations Agency (CIA), who later detained him under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO), news reports indicated on December 4. SSP sources said that at the time of arrest, Ilyas was holding the post of secretary, finance in the provincial party set-up and was also the secretary-general of the party's Karachi Division.
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December - 4 
Media reports of December 4 said that Lahore police, in a drive against illicit arms and narcotics, has recovered 49,694 weapons, 73.35 kilogram of narcotics and hand grenades, rocket launchers and arrested approximately 19,649 criminals and drug tra
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Media reports of December 4 said that Lahore police, in a drive against illicit arms and narcotics, has recovered 49,694 weapons, 73.35 kilogram of narcotics and hand grenades, rocket launchers and arrested approximately 19,649 criminals and drug traffickers in 2001.
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December - 4 
Three unidentified gunmen, on December 4, ambushed a convoy carrying United Nations (UN) staff as they were returning to Peshawar from Islamabad. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The assailants managed to escape from the incident si
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Three unidentified gunmen, on December 4, ambushed a convoy carrying United Nations (UN) staff as they were returning to Peshawar from Islamabad. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The assailants managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 4 
Two unidentified gunmen shot at and injured a Joint Director of the Pakistan Army's Vigilance Team at the City Railway Station, near Karachi Club, on December 4. The assailants managed to escape from the incident site. No arrests have been made so fa
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Two unidentified gunmen shot at and injured a Joint Director of the Pakistan Army's Vigilance Team at the City Railway Station, near Karachi Club, on December 4. The assailants managed to escape from the incident site. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident.
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December - 4 
In an incident, security forces killed a rebel after he attempted to break a military cordon in Gorkha district.
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In an incident, security forces killed a rebel after he attempted to break a military cordon in Gorkha district.
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December - 4 
A civilian died on December 4, of injuries sustained in an explosion in a factory at Lalitpur on December 3. As reported earlier, one civilian was killed in the attack on December 3.
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A civilian died on December 4, of injuries sustained in an explosion in a factory at Lalitpur on December 3. As reported earlier, one civilian was killed in the attack on December 3.
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December - 4 
A Defence Ministry statement on December 4 confirmed speculation that that an estimated 200 headless bodies, suspected to be those of slain Maoist insurgents, were discovered at the foot of Mount Everest on December 1-2. These bodies were found in se
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A Defence Ministry statement on December 4 confirmed speculation that that an estimated 200 headless bodies, suspected to be those of slain Maoist insurgents, were discovered at the foot of Mount Everest on December 1-2. These bodies were found in several villages of Solokhumbu district. Quoting an eyewitness, news reports had indicated that Maoist insurgents had beheaded the bodies of their slain associates and carried away the heads, reportedly to prevent identification of the bodies.
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December - 4 
Earlier, on December 4, a Maoist insurgent was killed at a village in Gorkha after he attempted to break a military cordon. On the same day, army troops recovered weapons seized by the Maoists during an attack on an army barrack in Dang in November.
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Earlier, on December 4, a Maoist insurgent was killed at a village in Gorkha after he attempted to break a military cordon. On the same day, army troops recovered weapons seized by the Maoists during an attack on an army barrack in Dang in November.
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December - 4 
Security forces arrested a Maoist ‘area military commander’ on December 4. The location of the arrest was not provided.
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Security forces arrested a Maoist ‘area military commander’ on December 4. The location of the arrest was not provided.
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December - 4 
The Defence Ministry statement added that overnight curfew was clamped around the Sun Kosi hydel project, located about 40kms east of Kathmandu, after Maoists made a second attempt to blow the power station in the area on the night of December 3. A r
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The Defence Ministry statement added that overnight curfew was clamped around the Sun Kosi hydel project, located about 40kms east of Kathmandu, after Maoists made a second attempt to blow the power station in the area on the night of December 3. A rebel was killed on December 4, after receiving bullet injuries during the attack.
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December - 4 
Media reports have indicated that despite the deadline set by the Royal Government to vacate the training camps of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), its leadership has refused to quit the Bhutanese territory completely. The Royal Government has
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Media reports have indicated that despite the deadline set by the Royal Government to vacate the training camps of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), its leadership has refused to quit the Bhutanese territory completely. The Royal Government has set a deadline of December 31, 2001 for the outfit to vacate its camps completely. Reports quoting official sources, monitoring the development in the aftermath of the deadline said that the ULFA leadership had refused to abide by the instructions of the Royal Government causing problems among the Bhutanese. According to these reports, the ULFA has decided to close down only three camps located in Bhutan while the other camps are expected to be relocated.
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December - 4 
Reports indicated that there are approximately 27 camps in Bhutan of which 14 belong to the ULFA while the rest have been set up by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Sources added that of the 14 camps, ULFA has agreed to close down on
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Reports indicated that there are approximately 27 camps in Bhutan of which 14 belong to the ULFA while the rest have been set up by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Sources added that of the 14 camps, ULFA has agreed to close down only three. Furthermore, in view of the pressure mounted by the Bhutanese Government, ULFA is attempting to strengthen its base in Bangladesh.
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December - 4 
According to media reports, the Narcotic Control Directorate (NCD) seized) seized 1.05 kilogram heroin worth over Taka one crore from Kazir Dewari under Kotwali police station on December 4. One person has been arrested in this connection.
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According to media reports, the Narcotic Control Directorate (NCD) seized) seized 1.05 kilogram heroin worth over Taka one crore from Kazir Dewari under Kotwali police station on December 4. One person has been arrested in this connection.
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December - 5 
A civilian, injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Dooru in Anantnag district on December 4, died of his injuries on December 5.
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A civilian, injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Dooru in Anantnag district on December 4, died of his injuries on December 5.
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December - 5 
A district judge, his friend and two Personal Security Officers (PSOs), travelling together in a car, were killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Donar, Poonch district on December 5. The slain judge, V K Phull was the District and Session
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A district judge, his friend and two Personal Security Officers (PSOs), travelling together in a car, were killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Donar, Poonch district on December 5. The slain judge, V K Phull was the District and Sessions judge of Rajouri district and was going to Poonch for a wedding. News reports said that the judge and the others were travelling by a car when they were stopped by a group of terrorists posing as security force (SF) personnel. On spotting the PSOs in SF uniforms, the terrorists opened fire killing the judge and the other three persons accompanying him. The driver of a truck, which was present in the spot, sustained injuries in the attack. V K Phull is the first serving judicial officer to be killed by terrorists, since the insurgency began in 1988.
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December - 5 
According to media reports, Bihar government has asked for at least 20 companies of central forces to be deployed along the Indo-Nepal border in the State, where a security alert has been sounded on the basis of reports that Maoist insurgents in Nepa
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According to media reports, Bihar government has asked for at least 20 companies of central forces to be deployed along the Indo-Nepal border in the State, where a security alert has been sounded on the basis of reports that Maoist insurgents in Nepal were trying to enter into the country. Reports quoting government officials said that although three companies of the Special Service Bureau (SSB) had been deployed in certain pockets along the border, it was not sufficient to check infiltration of the Maoists.
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December - 5 
According to media reports, hundreds of people, mostly businessmen, on December 5, protested at the Bilasipara police station demanding the immediate arrest of two surrendered ULFA (SULFA) activists for their alleged involvement in the abduction and
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According to media reports, hundreds of people, mostly businessmen, on December 5, protested at the Bilasipara police station demanding the immediate arrest of two surrendered ULFA (SULFA) activists for their alleged involvement in the abduction and subsequent killing of a local trader. The trader was reportedly abducted on October 12 and his body was recovered on December 5. Sources added that police later arrested four persons including two suspects for questioning.
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December - 5 
According to media reports, the top leadership of the PWG has decided to form more People Guerrilla Army (PGA) units all over the State. The Naxalites are reported to have selected villages in the Telengana region of the State for this purpose. They
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According to media reports, the top leadership of the PWG has decided to form more People Guerrilla Army (PGA) units all over the State. The Naxalites are reported to have selected villages in the Telengana region of the State for this purpose. They have also reportedly decided to hold frequent meetings in these villages and intensify their activities.
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December - 5 
According to media reports, two suspected terrorists of the Kuki National Front – Military Council (KNF -MC) were killed in an encounter with security forces (SFs) at Sapermaina along National Highway-39. Media reports citing SF sources said that the
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According to media reports, two suspected terrorists of the Kuki National Front – Military Council (KNF -MC) were killed in an encounter with security forces (SFs) at Sapermaina along National Highway-39. Media reports citing SF sources said that the encounter occurred when information was received that some terrorists were carrying out extortion in the area. Two bore rifles, some ammunition and Rs 5675 in cash have been recovered from the slain terrorists.
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December - 5 
According to official sources, the Orissa police unearthed a racket thriving on trade in high-intensity explosives and arrested three persons in Angul district. 500 kilogram of explosives and one packet of detonators have also been seized from their
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According to official sources, the Orissa police unearthed a racket thriving on trade in high-intensity explosives and arrested three persons in Angul district. 500 kilogram of explosives and one packet of detonators have also been seized from their possession.
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December - 5 
According to official sources, the police arrested four persons and seized illegal weapons near Sarbhanda.
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According to official sources, the police arrested four persons and seized illegal weapons near Sarbhanda.
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December - 5 
Earlier, on the night of December 5, a civilian, working in a local court, was abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists at Shrakwara in Baramulla district.
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Earlier, on the night of December 5, a civilian, working in a local court, was abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists at Shrakwara in Baramulla district.
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December - 5 
In an incident, two terrorists, attempting to exfiltrate through the Line of Control (LoC) were intercepted and killed by SFs at Barhuti, Poonch. While one has been identified as a Pakistani mercenary of the Hizb-e-Islami, the other is yet to be iden
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In an incident, two terrorists, attempting to exfiltrate through the Line of Control (LoC) were intercepted and killed by SFs at Barhuti, Poonch. While one has been identified as a Pakistani mercenary of the Hizb-e-Islami, the other is yet to be identified.
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December - 5 
In an terrorist attack on December 5, a local political activist was injured when unidentified terrorists attacked his car at Kreei in Baramulla district.
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In an terrorist attack on December 5, a local political activist was injured when unidentified terrorists attacked his car at Kreei in Baramulla district.
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December - 5 
In Doda district, 27 persons, most of who were SF personnel, an SF officer and three members of his family, were injured when unidentified terrorists attacked an SF bus using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Kishtwar.
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In Doda district, 27 persons, most of who were SF personnel, an SF officer and three members of his family, were injured when unidentified terrorists attacked an SF bus using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Kishtwar.
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December - 5 
In Karimnagar district, villagers of Kolwai in Sarangapur mandal held a meeting and urged the Naxalites not to visit their village. The meeting reportedly observed that the police were harassing the villagers on charges of harbouring Naxalites. They
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In Karimnagar district, villagers of Kolwai in Sarangapur mandal held a meeting and urged the Naxalites not to visit their village. The meeting reportedly observed that the police were harassing the villagers on charges of harbouring Naxalites. They wanted the Naxalites to understand the piquant situation the villagers were in. The meeting also urged the people not to cooperate with the Naxalites.
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December - 5 
Invoking the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO), the Union government, on December 5, banned left-wing extremists, Naxalites outfits, the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). These outfits along with all their form
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Invoking the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO), the Union government, on December 5, banned left-wing extremists, Naxalites outfits, the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). These outfits along with all their formations and front organisations, have been declared ‘terrorist organisations, under the provision of Clause (A) of Sub-section 2 of section 18 of POTO with immediate effect. This decision takes the number of outfits banned under the POTO to 25. According to official sources, the action against the PWG comes in the wake of its recent high-impact attacks, mostly in Andhra Pradesh and sporadic violence in Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh while, inputs from Bihar suggested that the MCC was reportedly planning to step up violence there. The Andhra Pradesh government, which has already banned the PWG, has been pressing the Union government for quite some time for a nationwide ban on the outfit.
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December - 5 
Irrigation and Flood Control Department Chief Engineer, Arambam Sashikanta, who was abducted on December 2 by unidentified-armed persons, was rescued by the police on December 5 at the Sangaithel area. The abducted officer was reportedly being held c
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Irrigation and Flood Control Department Chief Engineer, Arambam Sashikanta, who was abducted on December 2 by unidentified-armed persons, was rescued by the police on December 5 at the Sangaithel area. The abducted officer was reportedly being held captive at Veitun Khunou, in Imphal west district.
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December - 5 
Media reports said several leaders of various political parties and people’s representatives in Warangal have received threat letters from the Naxalites. The leaders have reportedly been asked to resign from their party and public posts and agitate a
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Media reports said several leaders of various political parties and people’s representatives in Warangal have received threat letters from the Naxalites. The leaders have reportedly been asked to resign from their party and public posts and agitate against the POTO and the ‘anti-people’ policies being pursued by the Union and State governments.
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December - 5 
PWG Naxalites blasted a building of a private company at Pujariguda village, Vizianagaram district. In a third attack, PWG Naxalites blasted the Mandal revenue office in Sirpur, Adilabad district. Reports said that the building was completely damaged
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PWG Naxalites blasted a building of a private company at Pujariguda village, Vizianagaram district. In a third attack, PWG Naxalites blasted the Mandal revenue office in Sirpur, Adilabad district. Reports said that the building was completely damaged and loss was estimated at Rs 15 lakh.
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December - 5 
Speaking at a press conference in Agartala on December 5, Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Arvind Ranjan said that the BSF had arrested 84 insurgents of different North East outfits in the areas and also killed one National Libera
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Speaking at a press conference in Agartala on December 5, Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Arvind Ranjan said that the BSF had arrested 84 insurgents of different North East outfits in the areas and also killed one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist during counter-insurgency operations in 2001. Besides, 26 terrorists of different outfits had surrendered to the paramilitary force during the year. He added that the surrendered insurgents included five cadres of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM). The BSF officer also said that they have received reports of illegal entry into India by Bangladeshi nationals, mostly Hindus and supporters the main Bangaldesh Opposition party Awami League. This, he said, had occurred after the October 2001, elections in Bangladesh.
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December - 5 
The banned Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has set ablaze one Bangladesh-bound coal laden truck at Borsora, in West Khasi Hills on December 5. Media reports said that the truck was set ablaze after the driver failed to show some documents to
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The banned Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has set ablaze one Bangladesh-bound coal laden truck at Borsora, in West Khasi Hills on December 5. Media reports said that the truck was set ablaze after the driver failed to show some documents to prove that the owner had been paying ‘taxes’ as demanded by the ANVC.
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December - 5 
The police, on December 5, arrested seven left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) and unearthed a training camp of the outfit at Chakadoba village under the Belphari police station limits, Midnapore district. The police hav
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The police, on December 5, arrested seven left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) and unearthed a training camp of the outfit at Chakadoba village under the Belphari police station limits, Midnapore district. The police have launched a massive combing operation to arrest the Naxalites in the area.
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December - 5 
Two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter on the outskirts of Gudipalli village, Anantpur district on December 5 night. Police sources said that the incident took place when a police party combing
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Two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter on the outskirts of Gudipalli village, Anantpur district on December 5 night. Police sources said that the incident took place when a police party combing the area came across with Naxalites. This was the first encounter after the Union government banned the PWG under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO)
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December - 5 
Union Home Minister LK Advani, speaking in New Delhi on December 5, said that terrorist groups belonging to the Al Qaeda had devised plans to blow up Parliament, along with similar targets in United Kingdom (UK) and Australia. He said that this was r
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Union Home Minister LK Advani, speaking in New Delhi on December 5, said that terrorist groups belonging to the Al Qaeda had devised plans to blow up Parliament, along with similar targets in United Kingdom (UK) and Australia. He said that this was reliably learnt by security agencies after arresting a person in Mumbai on November 29 who had links with the Al Qaeda. The Minister added that investigations in this regard were currently on.
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December - 5 
Five persons were injured in a grenade explosion near an outlet of a US food chain in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi on December 5. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the explosion.
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Five persons were injured in a grenade explosion near an outlet of a US food chain in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi on December 5. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the explosion.
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December - 5 
Police, on December 5, arrested two persons after an encounter near Miro Khan, Larkana. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from them.
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Police, on December 5, arrested two persons after an encounter near Miro Khan, Larkana. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from them.
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December - 5 
Police, on December 5, recovered a Russian-made rocket shell, with timer and detonator, from Chisthti Nagar, Karachi, and arrested three Afghan nationals. Police sources said that the recovery might be linked to the rocket attack at the building of G
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Police, on December 5, recovered a Russian-made rocket shell, with timer and detonator, from Chisthti Nagar, Karachi, and arrested three Afghan nationals. Police sources said that the recovery might be linked to the rocket attack at the building of Government Commerce College two weeks ago.
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December - 5 
Two unidentified assailants on Rashid Minhas Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal in Karachi, killed one person on December 5. Official sources have indicated that activists of an unnamed sectarian outfit were responsible for the killing.
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Two unidentified assailants on Rashid Minhas Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal in Karachi, killed one person on December 5. Official sources have indicated that activists of an unnamed sectarian outfit were responsible for the killing.
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December - 5 
Royal Nepalese Army and police intensified their operations against Maoist insurgents in different districts on December 5, the Ministry of Defence said and added that the Army further narrowed its cordon in different districts. In a search operation
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Royal Nepalese Army and police intensified their operations against Maoist insurgents in different districts on December 5, the Ministry of Defence said and added that the Army further narrowed its cordon in different districts. In a search operation in Chorpani of Nuwagaun of the Rolpa district, army personnel recovered explosives, some weapons and spare parts looted from the army. Army personnel discovered explosives and defused them in Darchula also. Aerial attacks were conducted on a group of Maoists in the Chitre village of Gorkha. Several Maoist insurgents are believed to have been killed in the attacks.Encounters between security personnel and Maoists were also reported from Dolkha, Baglung, Bhaktapur, Gorkha, Ilam, Dolpa and other districts.
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December - 5 
Security personnel arrested a Maoist from Jiri in Dolkha on December 5. The arrested Maoist was injured during an attack in Salleri on November 26. Similarly, police and army have arrested 12 Maoists from Bardiya, 13 from Ilam and two from Baglung.
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Security personnel arrested a Maoist from Jiri in Dolkha on December 5. The arrested Maoist was injured during an attack in Salleri on November 26. Similarly, police and army have arrested 12 Maoists from Bardiya, 13 from Ilam and two from Baglung.
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December - 5 
According to official sources, a fierce gunfight between the activists of Parbatya Chattagram Janasanghati Samity (PCJSS) and United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) took place at Montek in Khagrachhari on December 5. Both the groups reportedly clash
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According to official sources, a fierce gunfight between the activists of Parbatya Chattagram Janasanghati Samity (PCJSS) and United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) took place at Montek in Khagrachhari on December 5. Both the groups reportedly clashed over supremacy in the area and seven persons were reportedly abducted during the clash. However, there are no reports of any casualty. The two groups have been clashing over the implementation of the 1997 CHT Accord with the UPDF opposing the Accord signed by the PCJSS with the Bangladesh government.
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December - 5 
Earlier, on December 5, a Tamil youth was killed by unidentified gunmen at Valachchenai.
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Earlier, on December 5, a Tamil youth was killed by unidentified gunmen at Valachchenai.
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December - 5 
With most results of the general elections held on December 5, being declared, news reports said on December 7, that the United National Party (UNP) - Sri Lanka Muslim Conference (SLMC) coalition is set to obtain a slender majority in the new parliam
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With most results of the general elections held on December 5, being declared, news reports said on December 7, that the United National Party (UNP) - Sri Lanka Muslim Conference (SLMC) coalition is set to obtain a slender majority in the new parliament. The final tally of seats won in the elections are UNP – 89; PA – 62; Janatha Vimumkti Peramuna (JVP) – 12; Tamil National Alliance (TNA) – 14; SLMC – five; Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) – 2; and the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE)– one. The counting is over but results are yet to be officially declared in Kandy. Besides, there are 29 national seats, which are to be allocated according to the percentage of votes obtained nation-wide by each party. Analysts said, on the basis of the vote tally, that after all the results have been officially declared and the speaker elected, the UNP-SLMC combine is set to have a single-seat majority in the new parliament.
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December - 6 
A Saudi news report on December 6, said that some Kashmiri terrorists, fighting along with the Taliban in Afghanistan, were arrested by Northern Alliance forces in that country. Identifying them as terrorists wanted by the Indian government, these te
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A Saudi news report on December 6, said that some Kashmiri terrorists, fighting along with the Taliban in Afghanistan, were arrested by Northern Alliance forces in that country. Identifying them as terrorists wanted by the Indian government, these terrorists were reportedly handed over to Indian authorities on November 28 and flown out of Kabul in an Indian Airforce aircraft. There has been no official comment on this report.
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December - 6 
A terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed in an encounter near Kumsung in Tinsukia district on December 6. An AK-47 assault rifle, some ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the deceas
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A terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed in an encounter near Kumsung in Tinsukia district on December 6. An AK-47 assault rifle, some ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of the deceased terrorist. Official sources said that he was a Myanmar trained terrorist and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert. He was also responsible for blowing up an Army truck on September 21, 2001, in which three Army personnel were killed.
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December - 6 
According to media reports of December 6, the Coordination Committee of Bodoland Movement (CCBM) has demanded that Panchayat (local level) polls should not be held in the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas. Reports added that the CCBM
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According to media reports of December 6, the Coordination Committee of Bodoland Movement (CCBM) has demanded that Panchayat (local level) polls should not be held in the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas. Reports added that the CCBM has been influenced by the decision of Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) not to hold panchayat elections in the Bodoland Autonomous Council (BAC) areas as per the recommendation of State Government. Convernor of the CCBM and President of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), Rabi Ram Narzary, said in Guwahati on December 6 that since the Assam Government had recommended deferment of the panchayat polls in the BAC area as a ‘goodwill’ gesture in the context of the ongoing tripartite talks on the Bodoland problem, it should be extended to the proposed BTC area which encompasses a wider area than the BAC.
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December - 6 
According to official sources, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) triggered two landmine blasts in the State, partially damaging a government office on December 6. In the first incident, Naxalites set off a landmine in th
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According to official sources, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) triggered two landmine blasts in the State, partially damaging a government office on December 6. In the first incident, Naxalites set off a landmine in the Konta block office premises in Dantewada district and damaged the walls of the building. No In the second incident, Naxals triggered another landmine blast in the Bheji Market Yard in the same district. In the same district, the Naxalites also damaged the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Jhagargunda village. No casualties have been reported in these inicdents.
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December - 6 
According to official sources, the Union Cabinet is to meet on December 6 to discuss amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). Speaking in New Delhi, Union Home Minister LK Advani said although the government could not establish a ‘
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According to official sources, the Union Cabinet is to meet on December 6 to discuss amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). Speaking in New Delhi, Union Home Minister LK Advani said although the government could not establish a ‘synergestic relationship’ with the opposition on the measure, it can not run away from responsibilities to the nation. He added, "We may not be able to allay the apprehensions of others on POTO, but we will certainly do so fully with regard to mediapersons."
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December - 6 
Earlier, on the night of December 6, fidayeen (suicide terrorist) of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed while making an attempt to attack a security force (SF) base at Zainapor in Pulwama district.
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Earlier, on the night of December 6, fidayeen (suicide terrorist) of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed while making an attempt to attack a security force (SF) base at Zainapor in Pulwama district.
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December - 6 
In a second terrorist attack in the city, a former terrorist was fired upon and injured by unidentified terrorists.
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In a second terrorist attack in the city, a former terrorist was fired upon and injured by unidentified terrorists.
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December - 6 
In an incident, a civilian was injured in a grenade explosion at Khoriwal in Rajouri district.
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In an incident, a civilian was injured in a grenade explosion at Khoriwal in Rajouri district.
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December - 6 
In Doda district, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist surrendered before SFs at Kishtwar. He also surrendered a gun and some ammunition. According to his statement, he was forced to join the HM by some foreign mercenaries in August, 2001.
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In Doda district, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist surrendered before SFs at Kishtwar. He also surrendered a gun and some ammunition. According to his statement, he was forced to join the HM by some foreign mercenaries in August, 2001.
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December - 6 
In Raipur, State police chief RLS Yadav, while speaking to the media, said that the State government had decided to invoke the provisions of the POTO to curb the menace of Naxalites in the State. He said the Madhya Pradesh government had recommended
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In Raipur, State police chief RLS Yadav, while speaking to the media, said that the State government had decided to invoke the provisions of the POTO to curb the menace of Naxalites in the State. He said the Madhya Pradesh government had recommended the ban on the PWG in 1998, but the Union government had delayed it. He did not rule out a crackdown on the outfit’s leaders.
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December - 6 
In Srinagar, 23 civilians were injured when a grenade, lobbed by an unidentified terrorist at security force (SF) personnel passing by, missed the target and exploded in a busy market. An unconfirmed news report said that one of the injured civilians
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In Srinagar, 23 civilians were injured when a grenade, lobbed by an unidentified terrorist at security force (SF) personnel passing by, missed the target and exploded in a busy market. An unconfirmed news report said that one of the injured civilians, a year old child had died in hospital. Another news report said that the injured included two Indian Air Force personnel.
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December - 6 
Media reports said that the PWG strike call in Bastar protesting against the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) evoked partial response in the interior parts of the region.
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Media reports said that the PWG strike call in Bastar protesting against the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) evoked partial response in the interior parts of the region.
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December - 6 
SF sources said that in different operations, two Al Badr terrorists were arrested from Ganderbal on December 6. One of these terrorists was arrested while attempting to lob a grenade at an SF patrol party.
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SF sources said that in different operations, two Al Badr terrorists were arrested from Ganderbal on December 6. One of these terrorists was arrested while attempting to lob a grenade at an SF patrol party.
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December - 6 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) has said that the NSCN – Issak Muivah (NSCN- IM) faction is "consistently misguiding the Naga people with regard to the peace process between the NSCN (IM) and the Indian government." Rea
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) has said that the NSCN – Issak Muivah (NSCN- IM) faction is "consistently misguiding the Naga people with regard to the peace process between the NSCN (IM) and the Indian government." Reacting to criticism from the Issak-Khodao group, an ally of the NSCN (IM), over a recent cease-fire supervisory board meeting held at Kohima, a statement issued by the NSCN (K) clarified that the meeting was only a "bridge to make effective cease-fire ground rules and had nothing to do with political dialogue." The statement also said that NSCN (IM) General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah did not have the mandate of the Nagas.
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December - 6 
The police, on December 6, arrested two suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists from Adarsh Nagar area in Northwest Delhi. A suspected hawala (illegal money transfers) operative, who was said to be funding the terrorists, was also arrested from
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The police, on December 6, arrested two suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists from Adarsh Nagar area in Northwest Delhi. A suspected hawala (illegal money transfers) operative, who was said to be funding the terrorists, was also arrested from the Jama Masjid area. The police also seized 1.8 kg of explosives, four live electronic detonators, three mobile phones, five phone cards and Rs 67,000 in cash from the two alleged terrorists, both residents of Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir. An additional Rs 1.48 million of hawala money was seized in subsequent raids. During interrogation, the terrorists reportedly told the police that they were working for the HM Chief Syed Salahuddin and had come to Delhi to collect hawala money and pass it on to terrorist outfits in Jammu and Kashmir. They were also reportedly instructed to deliver explosives to contacts in Delhi.
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December - 6 
The Union Cabinet, on December 6, approved amendments in the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) by curtailing its operational period from five to three years and deleting a provision relating to freedom of the press. The Cabinet also decided to
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The Union Cabinet, on December 6, approved amendments in the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) by curtailing its operational period from five to three years and deleting a provision relating to freedom of the press. The Cabinet also decided to set up a judicial mechanism for forfeiture of properties of terrorists but left the power to attach such properties to a designated authority.
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December - 6 
The United Committee, Manipur (UCM), has urged the State government to closely monitor the ongoing peace process between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and any other outfit which may af
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The United Committee, Manipur (UCM), has urged the State government to closely monitor the ongoing peace process between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and any other outfit which may affect the territorial integrity of Manipur, and to apprise the public of every development. The UCM, in a memorandum submitted to the Governor on December 6 stressed that transparency of issues and proposals which come up during the peace process would clear the ambiguity and suspicion in the minds of the people of Manipur. It also sought effective measures to protect National Highway 39 and 53 from the hands of terrorists and anti-socials and "especially from the NSCN (IM)'s misguided cadres", and urged for immediate deployment of a highway protection force.
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December - 6 
Two terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) were killed in an encounter at Surankot in Poonch district on December 6. The other terrorist was identified as a member of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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Two terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) were killed in an encounter at Surankot in Poonch district on December 6. The other terrorist was identified as a member of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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December - 6 
According to media reports of December 6, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of USA has given a list of six more nuclear scientists to the Pakistani government whom it wants to probe on suspicion of having links with Osama bin Laden's Al-Qaeda Net
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According to media reports of December 6, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of USA has given a list of six more nuclear scientists to the Pakistani government whom it wants to probe on suspicion of having links with Osama bin Laden's Al-Qaeda Network or another group, the Ummah Reconstruction led by Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmud, who is already under detention. The issue was reportedly discussed between President Pervez Musharaff and the CIA's Director John Tenet during the latter's recent visit to Pakistan. Media sources added that two of the six scientists, Suleiman Asad and Muhammad Ali Mukhtar are directly related to the country's nuclear programme, and have been working in the Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL) for last few years. Reports have indicated that currently, the two scientists are in Myanmar.
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December - 6 
According to media reports, on December 6, the United States State Department has put 39 groups, charities and companies on a newly created ‘terrorist exclusion list’, giving authorities power to deport members or deny them visas. The Lashkar-e-Toiba
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According to media reports, on December 6, the United States State Department has put 39 groups, charities and companies on a newly created ‘terrorist exclusion list’, giving authorities power to deport members or deny them visas. The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are on the list. Attorney General John Ashcroft had asked the State Department to put 46 groups on the new list, which is required under the USA PATRIOT Act signed by President George W Bush on October 26. The State Department listed 33 of those and added six of its own, a State Department official said. The list includes groups and companies from Afghanistan, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, the Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Uganda and Yemen.
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December - 6 
NWFP Governor Gen. Iftikhar Hussan Shah speaking in Kohat on December 6, said that leaders of religious extremist outfits were "directly responsible for the killing of Pakistanis inside Afghanistan who were misled and instigated to fight their fellow
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NWFP Governor Gen. Iftikhar Hussan Shah speaking in Kohat on December 6, said that leaders of religious extremist outfits were "directly responsible for the killing of Pakistanis inside Afghanistan who were misled and instigated to fight their fellow Muslims in the name of Jihad." He said that the ‘leaders’ who have safely returned back to Pakistan have "in fact fled Jihad leaving behind hundreds of youth who were languishing in jails there or were already massacred during the clashes between the Taliban and forces of the northern alliance."
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December - 6 
The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government has, on December 6, extended the detention of Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmad and Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI-Fazlur faction) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for a period of thirty days with
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The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government has, on December 6, extended the detention of Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmad and Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI-Fazlur faction) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for a period of thirty days with effect from December 6. Both the leaders have opposed the Afghan policy of the military regime. During several protest rallies held in October and November 2001, in different parts of the country, the two leaders while threatening civil disobedience had also asked the army to revolt against the Pervez Musharraf regime, which they perceive as aiding non-Muslims against Muslims. Their parties had also sent cadres to Afghanistan to wage Jehad against the US and collected donations to fund the Taliban's war against the United States and its allies.
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December - 6 
A Defence Ministry statement on December 6, said army troops had undertaken several offensive operations against Maoist insurgents on that day. Giving details, the statement said that three arrested Maoist rebels were killed after they attempted to e
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A Defence Ministry statement on December 6, said army troops had undertaken several offensive operations against Maoist insurgents on that day. Giving details, the statement said that three arrested Maoist rebels were killed after they attempted to escape from custody at Janakpur. The statement added that a local Maoist rebel leader and three others were arrested on December 5, from Amargadi in Bardiya district.
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December - 6 
An army patrolling team seized two hand grenades and arrested a suspect with materials used for making bomb at Asar in Dang district.
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An army patrolling team seized two hand grenades and arrested a suspect with materials used for making bomb at Asar in Dang district.
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December - 6 
Another news report on the same day citing district administration sources said that 60 suspected Maoists were arrested from the Morang district. This report added that three suspected Maoists were arrested from Charikot in Dolakha district while, 27
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Another news report on the same day citing district administration sources said that 60 suspected Maoists were arrested from the Morang district. This report added that three suspected Maoists were arrested from Charikot in Dolakha district while, 276 member of the Maoists’ parallel government in the area had surrendered to the authorities.
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December - 6 
In a press briefing in Kathmandu on December 6, Information Minister, Jaya Prakash Prasad Gupta said that security personnel have arrested 103 Maoist suspects since the declaration of Emergency on November 26. He added that while it was not possible
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In a press briefing in Kathmandu on December 6, Information Minister, Jaya Prakash Prasad Gupta said that security personnel have arrested 103 Maoist suspects since the declaration of Emergency on November 26. He added that while it was not possible to get a precise estimate of Maoist casualties in this period, more than 250 Maoists were killed.
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December - 6 
In Kathmandu, four students were arrested with fake weapons and incriminating documents that linked them to the Maoist rebels.
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In Kathmandu, four students were arrested with fake weapons and incriminating documents that linked them to the Maoist rebels.
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December - 6 
News reports of December 7 said that two policemen were killed when Maoist insurgents attacked a police post at Dhampus in Kaski district on the night of December 6.
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News reports of December 7 said that two policemen were killed when Maoist insurgents attacked a police post at Dhampus in Kaski district on the night of December 6.
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December - 6 
On the same day, army troops repulsed a Maoist attack on an army post at Sakh in Rukum. No details of Maoist casualties, if any, were available.
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On the same day, army troops repulsed a Maoist attack on an army post at Sakh in Rukum. No details of Maoist casualties, if any, were available.
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December - 6 
Six suspected Maoists were arrested from Ghimire in Kavrepalanchok district, 14 from Nala in Bhaktapur district.
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Six suspected Maoists were arrested from Ghimire in Kavrepalanchok district, 14 from Nala in Bhaktapur district.
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December - 6 
A central leader of the ruling Bangladesh National Party (BNP) backed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was killed by unidentified terrorists in in Dhaka on December 6.
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A central leader of the ruling Bangladesh National Party (BNP) backed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was killed by unidentified terrorists in in Dhaka on December 6.
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December - 6 
A soldier was injured when troops clashed with LTTE rebels at Meegasgodella, near Trincomalee.
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A soldier was injured when troops clashed with LTTE rebels at Meegasgodella, near Trincomalee.
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December - 6 
Earlier, news reports on December 6 had said that the TNA, a coalition of four Tamil Parties which have jointly demanded the de-proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and initiation of peace negotiations with the outfit, had lost
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Earlier, news reports on December 6 had said that the TNA, a coalition of four Tamil Parties which have jointly demanded the de-proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and initiation of peace negotiations with the outfit, had lost a considerable number of seats in the new party, since many civilian voters in LTTE controlled areas, expected to vote for the alliance, were not permitted by the Sri Lankan Army to cross over to government held territory and vote.
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December - 6 
Earlier, on December 6, a LTTE rebel was detained by troops at Muttur near Trincomalee. The detainee later confessed to being forcibly recruited by the LTTE but had escaped from the outfit’s training camp. He has been handed over to police for furthe
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Earlier, on December 6, a LTTE rebel was detained by troops at Muttur near Trincomalee. The detainee later confessed to being forcibly recruited by the LTTE but had escaped from the outfit’s training camp. He has been handed over to police for further investigations.
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Following an encounter with LTTE rebels at Meeyankulam on December 6, troops, launched search operations in the area on December 7, and recovered some explosives and ammunition hidden by the LTTE in the area. As reported earlier, the encounter ensued
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Following an encounter with LTTE rebels at Meeyankulam on December 6, troops, launched search operations in the area on December 7, and recovered some explosives and ammunition hidden by the LTTE in the area. As reported earlier, the encounter ensued after troops intercepted a LTTE group in the area and recovered the bodies of seven LTTE rebels after the encounter.
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December - 6 
In another clash between troops and rebels at Kokkutuduvai near Pulmoddai, a soldier was injured. Details of LTTE casualties in the two clashes were not available.
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In another clash between troops and rebels at Kokkutuduvai near Pulmoddai, a soldier was injured. Details of LTTE casualties in the two clashes were not available.
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December - 6 
Official media sources said that two soldiers were injured when a patrol party was ambushed by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels near Polonnaruwa on December 7. These sources added that troops intercepted a group of LTTE rebels at Meeyan
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Official media sources said that two soldiers were injured when a patrol party was ambushed by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels near Polonnaruwa on December 7. These sources added that troops intercepted a group of LTTE rebels at Meeyankulam, near Valachchenai on December 6. Troops recovered the bodies of six slain LTTE cadres after the encounter that followed the interception. Monitored LTTE transmissions indicated that there were more casualties.
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December - 7 
A Naxalite of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) was arrested from Latehar district. A senior police officials said that the arrested MCC Naxalite was suspected to be involved in the killing of a police official in 1998. He added that the PWG Naxalite
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A Naxalite of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) was arrested from Latehar district. A senior police officials said that the arrested MCC Naxalite was suspected to be involved in the killing of a police official in 1998. He added that the PWG Naxalites were all wanted for various offences for over five years.
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December - 7 
A terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed in encounter at Sardhar outpost, 28 kilometers from Rajkot, on December 7. The incident took place when the terrorist, who was arrested, attempted to escape by snatching a security force personnel’
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A terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed in encounter at Sardhar outpost, 28 kilometers from Rajkot, on December 7. The incident took place when the terrorist, who was arrested, attempted to escape by snatching a security force personnel’s gun and opening fire. In the retaliatory firing, the arrested terrorist was killed. Earlier, during preliminary questioning he had reportedly revealed that the JeM was responsible for smuggling in RDX and arms seized by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from Patan in October 2001. The Patan case was the third instance of RDX smuggling by the JeM in the State, he reportedly revealed.
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December - 7 
According to media reports, the Andhra Pradesh police are exploring the possibility of using the recently launched Indian ‘spy satellite’ to locate Naxalite hideouts. The State police chief H.J. Dora said he was exploring this option after the experi
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According to media reports, the Andhra Pradesh police are exploring the possibility of using the recently launched Indian ‘spy satellite’ to locate Naxalite hideouts. The State police chief H.J. Dora said he was exploring this option after the experimental satellite had taken high-precision pictures of war-torn Afghanistan. Dora said the police had earlier tried to use the American spy satellite Ikonos to trace Naxalites who go into hiding after each attack. "But it worked out to be too costly and we didn't go ahead."
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December - 7 
According to media reports, two unidentified assailants killed a former terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Nigam in Dibrugarh on December 7. The slain former terrorist was a member of the surrendered ULFA (SULFA). No arrests h
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According to media reports, two unidentified assailants killed a former terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Nigam in Dibrugarh on December 7. The slain former terrorist was a member of the surrendered ULFA (SULFA). No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killing.
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December - 7 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Neeldugar in Kupwara district on December 7.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Neeldugar in Kupwara district on December 7.
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December - 7 
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu while welcoming the ban on the PWG under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) said it would not make much difference to this state as the PWG was already declared an unlawful organisation under the Andhra Pr
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu while welcoming the ban on the PWG under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) said it would not make much difference to this state as the PWG was already declared an unlawful organisation under the Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act. But, he said, the ban would help States like Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, which had also demanding a nation-wide ban on the organisation.
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December - 7 
Commenting on the insurgency, Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi said in Guwahati on December 7 "Though we are in favour of talks with the ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom), the leadership has not sent any feeler in this regard so far." The Chief
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Commenting on the insurgency, Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi said in Guwahati on December 7 "Though we are in favour of talks with the ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom), the leadership has not sent any feeler in this regard so far." The Chief Minister further said that it is a good indication that ULFA has expressed willingness to participate in peace talks. As reported earlier, Chairman of the ULFA Arbinda Rajkhowa had recently announced that the outfit is willing to hold a dialogue with the Government of India.
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December - 7 
Eight left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) were arrested during raids in Garhwa district on December 7.
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Eight left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) were arrested during raids in Garhwa district on December 7.
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December - 7 
Four persons were killed by National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists in two separate incidents in Assam on December 7. In the first incident, two woodcutters were killed in the Bogoribari forests of Dhubri district. In another incident
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Four persons were killed by National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists in two separate incidents in Assam on December 7. In the first incident, two woodcutters were killed in the Bogoribari forests of Dhubri district. In another incident on the same day and in the same district, two persons were killed by NDFB terrorists in the Raibari jungles.
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December - 7 
In an incident, a former terrorist and presently working as a Special Police Officer (SPO) was attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Banihal in Doda district.
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In an incident, a former terrorist and presently working as a Special Police Officer (SPO) was attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Banihal in Doda district.
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December - 7 
In the doda district, a civilian was killed by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Kilhotrian in Doda district on the night of December 7. The civilian was accused by her killers, of being a police informer.
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In the doda district, a civilian was killed by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Kilhotrian in Doda district on the night of December 7. The civilian was accused by her killers, of being a police informer.
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December - 7 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites blasted the Mandal Revenue Office at Gummalakshmipuram, Vizianagaram district on December 7. Reports said four armed Naxalites came to office and warned all employees to vacate the office. They went into the computer r
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites blasted the Mandal Revenue Office at Gummalakshmipuram, Vizianagaram district on December 7. Reports said four armed Naxalites came to office and warned all employees to vacate the office. They went into the computer room and blasted it with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). According to the director of the office, the computer room was completely destroyed, while the remaining building was partially destroyed. Earlier on November 30, 2001, the Naxalites had made an unsuccessful attempt to blast the same office but the security forces foiled their attempt.
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December - 7 
Media reports said that a religious group in Assam on December 7 offered to mediate between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Union Government for holding peace talks to end two decades of violent insurgency in Assam. "We are ready t
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Media reports said that a religious group in Assam on December 7 offered to mediate between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Union Government for holding peace talks to end two decades of violent insurgency in Assam. "We are ready to act as an intermediary to facilitate the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to come to the negotiating table with the Central Government," said Narayan Chandra Goswami, President of Axom Xatra Mahasabha, the apex body of 700 Vaishnavite monasteries (xatras) in Assam. He added that the Mahasabha was "… very optimistic about our efforts and hope the ULFA will respect our endeavour as we are trying to help bring back peace to the State…If the Government gives us the nod, we could engage ourselves in opening channels of communications with the ULFA for holding peace talks."
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December - 7 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, on December 7, said a Joint Working Group (JWG) on terrorism could be set up with Japan during his five-day visit to that country. "Some decisions have already been taken in this regard", he said before leaving fo
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, on December 7, said a Joint Working Group (JWG) on terrorism could be set up with Japan during his five-day visit to that country. "Some decisions have already been taken in this regard", he said before leaving for Japan. He added, " Our country should strenghten bilateral co-operation against terrorism. We can also co-operate in the effort for reconstruction and rehabilitation in Afghanistan".
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December - 7 
PWG Naxalites attacked a rice mill at Ghanasari, Srikakulam district on December 7 night and looted 100 bags of rice.
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PWG Naxalites attacked a rice mill at Ghanasari, Srikakulam district on December 7 night and looted 100 bags of rice.
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December - 7 
Speaking in New Delhi on December 7, Union Home Minister LK Advani said that the government was determined to create a new legal infrastructure to combat terrorism. He said after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, the Security C
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Speaking in New Delhi on December 7, Union Home Minister LK Advani said that the government was determined to create a new legal infrastructure to combat terrorism. He said after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, the Security Council had asked all nations to create such laws to deal with terrorism and those who finance terrorists. He said that this "… is a new kind of war in which unknown enemies can operate in unknown ways and cause damage to non-combats. Innocents become its victim".
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December - 7 
Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly on December 7, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the government was examining the implications of the Union government’s ban on left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfits the People’s War Group (PWG) and th
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Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly on December 7, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the government was examining the implications of the Union government’s ban on left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfits the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). He said the government has intensified building of roads and infrastructure under various developmental schemes to win over the local population. To boost the morale of the police force, a special package including 15 percent special allowance, enhanced compensation and special pension scheme has been extended to police personnel. Steps are also being taken to acquire sophisticated arms and ammunition, communication equipment to take on the challenge of Naxals effectively, he added.
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December - 7 
The Chhattisgarh Home Minister, Nand Kumar Patel, while speaking in Raipur on December 7, said the ban on left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfits the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), were not enough to tackle the menace t
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The Chhattisgarh Home Minister, Nand Kumar Patel, while speaking in Raipur on December 7, said the ban on left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfits the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), were not enough to tackle the menace that the region was experiencing for the last 25 years. He said that the Union government should not differentiate in providing assistance to the States in dealing the menace under political considerations. The Minister added that the State had asked for two battalions on Central Paramilitary forces, but yet to get them despite the fact that the Chief Minister Ajit Jogi personally talked to Central authorities in this regard.
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December - 7 
The Jammu and Kashmir police announced on December 7 that they had uncovered a covert financial network that aided transfer of funds from Pakistan to terrorists operating in the State. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, K Rajendra Kumar
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The Jammu and Kashmir police announced on December 7 that they had uncovered a covert financial network that aided transfer of funds from Pakistan to terrorists operating in the State. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, K Rajendra Kumar while speaking to the press said that the operation began after a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, Rasheed Lone alias Ashfaq Maulvi, was arrested on the outskirts of Srinagar on December 6. He was carrying Rs. four million in cash and a satellite phone. He confessed that he was to deliver the cash to the HM’s "divisional commander" for north Kashmir, Nazir Ahmed Yatoo alias Shakir Gaznavi. His confession also revealed that he was being accompanied by Shafeeq-ur-Rehman Bajwa alias Fayaz, a Pakistani HM mercenary who was in charge of the outfit’s logistics and financial matters. Shafeeq Bajwa, however managed to escape when Rasheed Lone was intercepted and arrested. While search operations were launched to locate Shafeeq Bajwa and Nazir Yatoo, police also launched a series of raids at the business and residential properties of some major Kashmiri businessmen, who Rasheed Lone identified as being associated in the covert financial network. The police official, however, refused to identify the business houses involved in the network and only said that ten persons, whose identities he refused to disclose, were taken into custody for questioning. News reports however, identified the business houses as the Koh-e-Noor group and Hubba Bubba group of Srinagar, a Baramulla-based businessman Mohammad Abdullah Wasil, several Srinagar based businessmen including an arts exporter Mohammad Shafi Mir, Ahangar, Mohammad Shafi Dar and Farooq Ahmed Bhat. Several persons related to these businessmen and groups were being questioned.
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December - 7 
Two Military Intelligence (MI) personnel were ambushed and killed by unidentified terrorists at Pattan in Baramulla district on December 7.
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Two Military Intelligence (MI) personnel were ambushed and killed by unidentified terrorists at Pattan in Baramulla district on December 7.
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December - 7 
Two security force personnel were injured when suspected terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Patpan Lamkhai in Thoubal district on December 7. According to official sources, the IED exploded when a convoy of security forces w
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Two security force personnel were injured when suspected terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Patpan Lamkhai in Thoubal district on December 7. According to official sources, the IED exploded when a convoy of security forces was passing by. The terrorists, yet to be identified, managed to escape after the incident.
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December - 7 
According to Pakistani media reports, computerised profiles of all madrassas (religious seminaries) are expected to be prepared by authorities under a $100 million package to be received shortly by Pakistan from the US. While the money is to be used
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According to Pakistani media reports, computerised profiles of all madrassas (religious seminaries) are expected to be prepared by authorities under a $100 million package to be received shortly by Pakistan from the US. While the money is to be used for the broader agenda of controlling the militant and sectarian elements in the country, these profiles are intended at maintaining a record of the clergy in Pakistan. Under the same programme, authorities would be keeping vigilance on the publications of these seminaries in support of their terrorist agenda. Under the package, the government, in collaboration with Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) would draw up a fresh curricula for the madrassas; create a special cell in the police department to train officials for penetration into the seminaries for keeping information vigilance; approach publishers and printing firms to acquire timely information on publication activities of the sectarian outfits; and analyse information received by informers on the activities of the individuals listed as suspects.
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December - 7 
Media reports have indicated that the government has decided to initiate legal proceedings against all Pakistani Jehadis to be arrested along the long Pakistan-Afghan border. Law enforcement agencies are reported to have been directed to ensure the i
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Media reports have indicated that the government has decided to initiate legal proceedings against all Pakistani Jehadis to be arrested along the long Pakistan-Afghan border. Law enforcement agencies are reported to have been directed to ensure the immediate arrest of every Pakistani and foreign terrorist entering Pakistan after the defeat of Taliban. Official sources said that President Pervez Musharraf had approved the arrest and prosecution against all such Pakistani Taliban during a high-level meeting in Islamabad on November 16.
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December - 7 
The US State Department has prepared a new exclusion list of 39 foreign organisations, whose members would be barred from entering the United States, Authorities are also empowered to depot members of these organisations who are already in the countr
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The US State Department has prepared a new exclusion list of 39 foreign organisations, whose members would be barred from entering the United States, Authorities are also empowered to depot members of these organisations who are already in the country. The list, created under the USA Patriot Act passed by Congress consequent to the September 11 terrorist attacks, covers organisations that were not already on the State Department's compilation of terrorist outfits. The list includes Pakistan-based terrorist outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) and the Al-Rashid Trust
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December - 7 
A Defence Ministry statement on December 7, added that 30 Maoist insurgents were arrested while weapons, ammunition, explosives and incriminating documents seized in Sindhupalchok, Bhaktapur, Parbat, Baglung, Gorkha, Tanahu and some other districts.
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A Defence Ministry statement on December 7, added that 30 Maoist insurgents were arrested while weapons, ammunition, explosives and incriminating documents seized in Sindhupalchok, Bhaktapur, Parbat, Baglung, Gorkha, Tanahu and some other districts.
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December - 7 
A news report on December 7, said that an estimated 700 Maoists had surrendered in the districts of Gorkha, Dolakha, Parbat and Dolpa after security forces launched operations on November 26, 2001.
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A news report on December 7, said that an estimated 700 Maoists had surrendered in the districts of Gorkha, Dolakha, Parbat and Dolpa after security forces launched operations on November 26, 2001.
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December - 7 
Earlier, on December 7, the army’s bomb disposal units defused a cord bomb near Surya Vinayak in Bhaktapur and a socket bomb placed at the Agriculture Inputs Corporation in Bhojpur districts.
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Earlier, on December 7, the army’s bomb disposal units defused a cord bomb near Surya Vinayak in Bhaktapur and a socket bomb placed at the Agriculture Inputs Corporation in Bhojpur districts.
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December - 7 
According to official sources, Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested seven persons and recovered three firearms from different parts of the capital during last two days.
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According to official sources, Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested seven persons and recovered three firearms from different parts of the capital during last two days.
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December - 7 
Official media sources said that a soldier was injured in an ambush by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Muhamalai near Eluthumadduval on December 7.
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Official media sources said that a soldier was injured in an ambush by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Muhamalai near Eluthumadduval on December 7.
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December - 7 
Reacting to the elections, the United States’ State Department, on December 7, while condemning the violence during the polls, said that the elections were "basically free and fair." In another international reaction, the European Union (EU) Electora
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Reacting to the elections, the United States’ State Department, on December 7, while condemning the violence during the polls, said that the elections were "basically free and fair." In another international reaction, the European Union (EU) Electoral Observation Mission chief, John Cushnahan also condemned the violence as well as the blocking by the army of large numbers of Tamils from voting, but endorsed the overall election result. The EU mission also criticised the PA and its ally, EPDP for being partially responsible for the violence. The Mission statement added that the "…decision of the army to close checkpoints at Vavuniya and Batticaloa prevented many thousands of people from exercising their right to vote. It would seem that there is no justification for this action and serious questions have to be raised about the political motivation behind it."
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December - 7 
Troops conducting clearing operations at Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri recovered three claymore mines, which were later destroyed.
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Troops conducting clearing operations at Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri recovered three claymore mines, which were later destroyed.
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December - 8 
A civilian, attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Chichlora on December 7, died of his injuries on December 8.
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A civilian, attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Chichlora on December 7, died of his injuries on December 8.
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December - 8 
A security force (SF) personnel was killed and seven others injured when two suicide terrorists, fidayeen of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) attacked an SF convoy at Azad Gunj near Baramulla town on December 8. As the fidayeen, identified later as Pakistan
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A security force (SF) personnel was killed and seven others injured when two suicide terrorists, fidayeen of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) attacked an SF convoy at Azad Gunj near Baramulla town on December 8. As the fidayeen, identified later as Pakistani mercenaries, attempted to escape, another SF group which spotted them, engaged and killed them. News reports said that the convoy that was attacked, however, over-reacted and began random firing in which five civilians and a police personnel were killed while 40 civilians were injured. News reports said that the convoy, which failed to identify the fidayeen, fired on different targets all along the route to Baramulla town. Local administration officials said that a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the incident. There was no clarification from security forces on the incident.
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December - 8 
According to delayed reports, a trader was killed by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists at Garuduba in the Sonitpur district on December 8. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killing.
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According to delayed reports, a trader was killed by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists at Garuduba in the Sonitpur district on December 8. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killing.
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December - 8 
According to delayed reports, a tribal villager was killed on December 8 in the crossfire between two unidentified terrorist outfits at Haribendhupara in West Tripura district. Police have launched a massive combing operation in the area.
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According to delayed reports, a tribal villager was killed on December 8 in the crossfire between two unidentified terrorist outfits at Haribendhupara in West Tripura district. Police have launched a massive combing operation in the area.
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December - 8 
According to media reports, left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s War Group (PWG) has threatened to intensify ‘armed struggle’ in Bihar and Jharkhand to protest against the ban imposed on it and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) under the Pr
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According to media reports, left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s War Group (PWG) has threatened to intensify ‘armed struggle’ in Bihar and Jharkhand to protest against the ban imposed on it and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). A press release in Patna issued in the name of the PWG carried this warning and added that the activities of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) would be intensified in its strongholds. The release also warned that the POTO would be used against minorities. It also alleged that the ban was imposed at the behest of the US.
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December - 8 
Based on intelligence information, security forces (SFs) laid an ambush at Sogam in Kupwara district on December 8, anticipating the movement of terrorists in the area. Later, after the presence of some terrorists was discovered, SFs engaged them in
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Based on intelligence information, security forces (SFs) laid an ambush at Sogam in Kupwara district on December 8, anticipating the movement of terrorists in the area. Later, after the presence of some terrorists was discovered, SFs engaged them in an encounter killing all four terrorists. Two of them have been identified as Pakistani mercenaries while the others were Kashmiris. Each belonged to a different outfit and included a ‘district commander’ of the Al Badr. The others were from the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM).
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December - 8 
In an encounter at Tilgam, Baramulla, an unidentified terrorist was killed.
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In an encounter at Tilgam, Baramulla, an unidentified terrorist was killed.
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December - 8 
In an incident, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Mishipora in Anantnag district. News reports said that the incident occurred when unidentified terrorists were on an extortion attempt in the area, opened fire after a group of civil
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In an incident, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Mishipora in Anantnag district. News reports said that the incident occurred when unidentified terrorists were on an extortion attempt in the area, opened fire after a group of civilians resisted their attempts.
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December - 8 
In Doda district, SFs recovered the body of a beheaded woman from Neel Trar on December 8. SFs said that preliminary examination indicated that the woman was tortured and raped before being beheaded.
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In Doda district, SFs recovered the body of a beheaded woman from Neel Trar on December 8. SFs said that preliminary examination indicated that the woman was tortured and raped before being beheaded.
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December - 8 
In Rajouri district, a boy was killed when an explosive device he found abandoned in a field at Lam, exploded while he was playing with it.
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In Rajouri district, a boy was killed when an explosive device he found abandoned in a field at Lam, exploded while he was playing with it.
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December - 8 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a guest house of the Singareni Collieries on the banks of Kinnerasani river, near Palvancha in Khammam district on December 8. The Singareni General Manager said that the dama
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a guest house of the Singareni Collieries on the banks of Kinnerasani river, near Palvancha in Khammam district on December 8. The Singareni General Manager said that the damage was extensive. It was built as a holiday home for workmen and employees of the collieries, he said.
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December - 8 
Media reports on December 8 said that the Naga Hoho, with support from the powerful Baptist church and other important tribal groups has called a pre-Christmas reconciliation meeting in a bid to end five decades of violence. M Vero, president of the
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Media reports on December 8 said that the Naga Hoho, with support from the powerful Baptist church and other important tribal groups has called a pre-Christmas reconciliation meeting in a bid to end five decades of violence. M Vero, president of the Naga Hoho in an interview to a news agency from Kohima said, "We have seen enough bloodshed, mistrust and misunderstandings among the Nagas and also a rise in fratricidal killings between two rival underground groups."
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December - 8 
Media reports said that a joint meeting of Indian and Nepali local administration officials held at Birpur, Supaul District in Bihar on December 8, agreed to work out a strategy for curbing criminal activities of Maoist insurgents along the border. T
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Media reports said that a joint meeting of Indian and Nepali local administration officials held at Birpur, Supaul District in Bihar on December 8, agreed to work out a strategy for curbing criminal activities of Maoist insurgents along the border. The meeting agreed to formulate a joint programme for curbing terrorism in the border areas by maintaining mutual cooperation between the local security bodies of both the countries
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December - 8 
One more civilian died of injuries sustained during an incident on December 8 in Baramulla town. As reported earlier, an army convoy, which was attacked by a group of suicide terrorists, fidayeen of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on the outskirts of the t
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One more civilian died of injuries sustained during an incident on December 8 in Baramulla town. As reported earlier, an army convoy, which was attacked by a group of suicide terrorists, fidayeen of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on the outskirts of the town had allegedly resorted to indiscriminate firing in which five civilians and a policeman were killed. The two fidayeen were intercepted and killed by another SF unit in the area. An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations.
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December - 8 
One person was killed and three police personnel seriously injured in a parcel bomb blast in Daltonganj on December 8. Official sources said that a parcel was delivered at the residence of a contractor by the postal department. The contractor, suspec
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One person was killed and three police personnel seriously injured in a parcel bomb blast in Daltonganj on December 8. Official sources said that a parcel was delivered at the residence of a contractor by the postal department. The contractor, suspecting a foul play, informed the police. Upon arrival of the police, a tenant of the contractor opened the parcel which exploded killing him on the spot. Further investigations are on.
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December - 8 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, on December 8, met the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders Th. Muivah and Isak Swu in Osaka and the two sides agreed to work for a peaceful and political settlement of the protract
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, on December 8, met the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders Th. Muivah and Isak Swu in Osaka and the two sides agreed to work for a peaceful and political settlement of the protracted Naga problem. Official sources said that the two sides reiterated that a negotiated, peaceful political settlement remained the objective. It was also agreed that further talks between the Indian government and the NSCN (IM) would take place shortly. The meeting, which took place on the second day of Prime Minister’s five-day visit to Japan, was also attended by National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra and K Padmanabhaiah who is the Union government representative for the Naga peace process.
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December - 8 
The Tribunal examining the validity of the decision of the Union government to ban the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), on December 8, asked the Union government and State governments which supported the decision, to file affidavits with ma
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The Tribunal examining the validity of the decision of the Union government to ban the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), on December 8, asked the Union government and State governments which supported the decision, to file affidavits with materials and evidence to justify their stand. The Tribunal also directed the Union government to file its reply on the objection of the SIMI, terming the notification to be illegal and an abuse of authority. The outfit was banned on September 27, 2001.
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December - 8 
Two forest department officials were seriously injured and a wooden bridge was damaged in an explosion on December 8, at Bismuri in Kodrajhar district. The explosion is suspected to have been triggered by the terrorists of the National Democratic Fro
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Two forest department officials were seriously injured and a wooden bridge was damaged in an explosion on December 8, at Bismuri in Kodrajhar district. The explosion is suspected to have been triggered by the terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Security forces have launched combing operations to arrest the terrorists.
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December - 8 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at the Choornar forests of Kupwara district on December 8. In the same district, two SF personnel sustained injuries in a terrorist attack at Sogam. The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) has claimed re
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at the Choornar forests of Kupwara district on December 8. In the same district, two SF personnel sustained injuries in a terrorist attack at Sogam. The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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December - 8 
According to media reports, a suspected Afghan cadre of Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network was arrested by Federal investigation agency officials at the Karachi airport on December 8. The suspect was arrested after the US Federal Bureau of Investigat
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According to media reports, a suspected Afghan cadre of Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network was arrested by Federal investigation agency officials at the Karachi airport on December 8. The suspect was arrested after the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials identified him among the passengers of an Emirate Airlines flight that arrived from United Arab Emirates.
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A Defence Ministry statement said that an estimated 50 Maoist rebels and four soldiers were killed when a large group of rebels made and attempt to attack an army formation at Ratmate in Rolpa district on the night of December 8. The resultant encoun
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A Defence Ministry statement said that an estimated 50 Maoist rebels and four soldiers were killed when a large group of rebels made and attempt to attack an army formation at Ratmate in Rolpa district on the night of December 8. The resultant encounter continued until December 9. Eight soldiers were reported to have sustained injuries in the encounter. The statement added that it was not possible to get the actual casualties suffered by the rebels since the bodies of those killed were taken away by their associates. The attack was targeted at the army formation, which was present in the area to guard a telecommunications tower.
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December - 8 
A Defence Ministry statement, said that a Maoist rebel was killed an encounter in the jungle near Thamini River in eastern Bardia on December 8. The statement added, without giving details, that several rebels had been arrested during search operatio
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A Defence Ministry statement, said that a Maoist rebel was killed an encounter in the jungle near Thamini River in eastern Bardia on December 8. The statement added, without giving details, that several rebels had been arrested during search operations carried out in in Chitwan and Gorkha districts. In Baglung district, 11 rebels were arrested from Tarkhola area when SFs raided a rebel hide-out. Some weapons, explosives, equipment for making bombs, and incriminating literature were seized during the raid.
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December - 8 
Two rebels were killed after a rebel group attacked an army patrol at Chaughadda in Nuwakot district on December 8. In the same district, an ex-serviceman and the father of a serving soldier were killed in separate Maoist attacks.
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Two rebels were killed after a rebel group attacked an army patrol at Chaughadda in Nuwakot district on December 8. In the same district, an ex-serviceman and the father of a serving soldier were killed in separate Maoist attacks.
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December - 8 
A news report on December 8 said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is preparing to start peace talks with the new government as early as January 2002, and has suspended major attacks against the armed forces for the time being in order
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A news report on December 8 said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is preparing to start peace talks with the new government as early as January 2002, and has suspended major attacks against the armed forces for the time being in order not to jeopardise the likelihood of talks. The report added that it is not yet clear if the LTTE will be making the first peace overtures, but it is more likely that the Tigers will wait for the new government to start the peace process. In the run-up to the elections, which were held on December 5, the United National Party (UNP) chief Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has been invited on December 7 to form the new government, had indicated that he would revive the peace process. It is not clear if the LTTE would ask for the involvement of the Norwegian government, which tried unsuccessfully since 1999, to broker peace.
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December - 8 
On December 8, LTTE rebels attacked a fighting patrol of the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) and seriously wounded an airman, who had subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
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On December 8, LTTE rebels attacked a fighting patrol of the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) and seriously wounded an airman, who had subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
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December - 9 
A local guerrilla squad member of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter at Rampur in Warangal district on December 9. According to the district police chief, the encounter took place when a pol
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A local guerrilla squad member of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter at Rampur in Warangal district on December 9. According to the district police chief, the encounter took place when a police party was combing the area following a tip off that the Naxalites were taking shelter in a local nursery. On seeing the police the Naxalites opened fire. Police sources said that the Naxalite was an accused in six criminal cases. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 9 
A terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed and two others arrested in an encounter at Khoirabari in Darrang district on December 9. Media reports indicated that the encounter ensued after security force personnel were attack
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A terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed and two others arrested in an encounter at Khoirabari in Darrang district on December 9. Media reports indicated that the encounter ensued after security force personnel were attacked by a group of ULFA terrorists in the area. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 9 
An SF officer and a civilian were killed in an encounter at Kulgam, in Anantnag district, that began on the night of December 9 and continued into the next day. Four residential structures in which the suspected HM terrorists were hiding were destroy
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An SF officer and a civilian were killed in an encounter at Kulgam, in Anantnag district, that began on the night of December 9 and continued into the next day. Four residential structures in which the suspected HM terrorists were hiding were destroyed. SF sources suspect that two HM terrorists have been killed and that their bodies lay buried in the debris.
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December - 9 
Delhi police have chargesheeted another person, resident of Lucknow currently living in Saudi Arabia, in Red Fort shootout case in which two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) stormed the Fort and killed two army personnel and a civilian on Dece
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Delhi police have chargesheeted another person, resident of Lucknow currently living in Saudi Arabia, in Red Fort shootout case in which two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) stormed the Fort and killed two army personnel and a civilian on December 22, 2000. In a supplementary chargesheet filed before metropolitan magistrate, the special cell of Delhi police named Atharuddin alias Abdullah as the eleventh accused in the case. Police sources added that after the December 22 incident, Abdullah went to Jammu and Kashmir where he took part in an attack on a special operation group camp in January 2001. Thereafter, the accused reportedly went to Lucknow from where he fled to Jeddah, the chargesheet stated.
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December - 9 
Earlier, on the night of December 9, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Trehgam in Doda district.
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Earlier, on the night of December 9, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Trehgam in Doda district.
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December - 9 
In an encounter at Bewoora in Anantnag district, a civilian was injured after being trapped in the cross-fire.
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In an encounter at Bewoora in Anantnag district, a civilian was injured after being trapped in the cross-fire.
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December - 9 
In an encounter at Pulwama district, three Pakistani JeM mercenaries were killed at Karpora.
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In an encounter at Pulwama district, three Pakistani JeM mercenaries were killed at Karpora.
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December - 9 
In an incident, Naxalites of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) blasted the forest guard quarters at Mondemkhel, Vizianagaram district, on December 9. Police recovered a bucket bomb, some incriminating documents and a pamphlet, which stated that the b
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In an incident, Naxalites of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) blasted the forest guard quarters at Mondemkhel, Vizianagaram district, on December 9. Police recovered a bucket bomb, some incriminating documents and a pamphlet, which stated that the blast was carried out in retaliation to the ‘government’s oppression of the Naxalites’.
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December - 9 
In Anantnag, an encounter was reported to be continuing at Kar Barpora on December 9 when last reports came in. News reports said that four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were reported to be trapped in hideout, which was cordoned off by SFs.
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In Anantnag, an encounter was reported to be continuing at Kar Barpora on December 9 when last reports came in. News reports said that four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were reported to be trapped in hideout, which was cordoned off by SFs.
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December - 9 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) set on fire 11 trucks near Tumba in Rohtas district on December 9. Police sources said that approximately 100 MCC Naxalites wearing police uniform intercepted the trucks, asked the
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) set on fire 11 trucks near Tumba in Rohtas district on December 9. Police sources said that approximately 100 MCC Naxalites wearing police uniform intercepted the trucks, asked the drivers and helpers to get down and then set the vehicles on fire. Senior police officials have rushed to the spot and combing operations were on.
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December - 9 
Madhya Pradesh police department has decided to set up a separate headquarters for the ‘Hawk Force’ constituted to combat left-wing extremist, Naxalite violence in the State. According to police sources, the first batch of 120 commandos of the force
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Madhya Pradesh police department has decided to set up a separate headquarters for the ‘Hawk Force’ constituted to combat left-wing extremist, Naxalite violence in the State. According to police sources, the first batch of 120 commandos of the force has been deployed in Balaghat and Mandla districts. At present, the headquarters of 6th Battalion, Jabalpur is the training centre of the force, who are prepared physically and mentally to fight in any adverse conditions.
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December - 9 
Media reports quoting official sources indicated that the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), a terrorist outfit operating in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills district, has collected a huge sum of money from the people. Sources furt
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Media reports quoting official sources indicated that the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), a terrorist outfit operating in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills district, has collected a huge sum of money from the people. Sources further said that the UPDS has already collected crores of rupees from the businessmen forcing the security forces to review their operations. Reports added that the UPDS and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland — Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction have jointly collected funds from the people. Arrested UPDS cadres have reportedly confessed that the outfit pays a huge share of the funds to the NSCN-K faction for procuring arms and ammunition and getting arms training.
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December - 9 
Six children were injured on December 9 when an Improvised Explosive Device exploded in a field in which they were playing at village Chitti Patti in Poonch district.
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Six children were injured on December 9 when an Improvised Explosive Device exploded in a field in which they were playing at village Chitti Patti in Poonch district.
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December - 9 
Speaking in Guwahati on December 9, Assam Minister of State for Home, Pradyut Bordoloi said that instead of insisting on preconditions, the Central Government and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) should commence peace talks for a long-lasti
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Speaking in Guwahati on December 9, Assam Minister of State for Home, Pradyut Bordoloi said that instead of insisting on preconditions, the Central Government and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) should commence peace talks for a long-lasting solution to the insurgency problem. He added that the Centre and ULFA should be flexible and begin talks by adopting a policy of give and take. He pointed out that the State government has requested the Centre to initiate the process of talks as "the issues raised by the militants can only be settled by the Central government and the state government can only create a favourable atmosphere." However, he said that till date, the State government has not decided to announce a unilateral cease-fire. The Minister opined that instead of declaring a unilateral cease-fire, the State government is of the view that a Nagaland type cease-fire should be the formula. While pointing out to the vital role played by non-government organisations (NGOs) like the Naga Mothers’ Association and the Naga Ho Ho in facilitating the cease-fire agreement between the government and the factions of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), he urged Assamese NGOs to come forward and take up such a role.
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December - 9 
The new Meghalaya Chief Minister, F A Khonglam said in Shillong on December 9 that he would constitute a Cabinet sub-committee to help the State government in bringing the proscribed terrorist outfits, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) a
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The new Meghalaya Chief Minister, F A Khonglam said in Shillong on December 9 that he would constitute a Cabinet sub-committee to help the State government in bringing the proscribed terrorist outfits, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) to the negotiation table. The Cabinet sub-committee is to be headed by the Home Minister and would explore ways and means to bring the outfits to the mainstream of the society.
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December - 9 
The Orissa government has decided to raise a special police battalion to combat left-wing extremist, Naxalites in the State. A senior official of State home department said in Bubaneswar, "We have decided to form one more battalion of the special arm
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The Orissa government has decided to raise a special police battalion to combat left-wing extremist, Naxalites in the State. A senior official of State home department said in Bubaneswar, "We have decided to form one more battalion of the special armed police to tackle left-wing extremists. They will carry out joint operations with police from the neighbouring States of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The battalion will be specially trained. They will be given sophisticated arms and weapons".
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December - 9 
The People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on the convoy of Assam Rifles on December 7 in Thoubal district.
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The People's Liberation Army, the military wing of the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on the convoy of Assam Rifles on December 7 in Thoubal district.
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December - 9 
The police raided hideouts of two leaders of Chasi Mulia Samiti (CMS) affiliated to the People’s War Group (PWG) in Gajapati district on December 9. However, the Naxalite leaders managed to escape. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from
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The police raided hideouts of two leaders of Chasi Mulia Samiti (CMS) affiliated to the People’s War Group (PWG) in Gajapati district on December 9. However, the Naxalite leaders managed to escape. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from the hideout while nearly 4,000 marijuana trees planted on a hilltop in Galimera village were destroyed in the presence of excise officials.
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December - 9 
The Union Home Minister, Mr. L.K. Advani, speaking at Nagunuru in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh on December 9, said that all possible assistance would be provided for rebuilding the war-ravaged Afghanistan and for its internal security. He said
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The Union Home Minister, Mr. L.K. Advani, speaking at Nagunuru in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh on December 9, said that all possible assistance would be provided for rebuilding the war-ravaged Afghanistan and for its internal security. He said the India was "…willing to help in all possible ways in the reconstruction of Afghanistan". The Minister said that the visiting Home Minister of Afghanistan’s interim regime, Yunus Qanooni had sought India’s help in setting up effective police organisation and India would send a team of senior police officials to Afghanistan for necessary coordination.
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December - 9 
Pakistani authorities are scheduled to arrest and question six injured Taliban fighters, including at least four non-Afghans, who crossed the border for hospital treatment. Official sources indicated in Quetta that three are Saudi nationals and the f
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Pakistani authorities are scheduled to arrest and question six injured Taliban fighters, including at least four non-Afghans, who crossed the border for hospital treatment. Official sources indicated in Quetta that three are Saudi nationals and the fourth is a Nigerian.
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December - 9 
Pakistani government has reportedly sent a list to the US administration containing names of various suspects and absconders involved in countrywide terrorism and international smuggling in order to extradite them and hand-over to Pakistan. Federal I
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Pakistani government has reportedly sent a list to the US administration containing names of various suspects and absconders involved in countrywide terrorism and international smuggling in order to extradite them and hand-over to Pakistan. Federal Interior Minister, Moinuddin Haider in Karachi, stated this on December 9. According to media reports, there are a number of Pakistani criminals and terrorists that have taken political refugee in USA.
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December - 9 
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Altaf (MQM-A) Chief Altaf Hussain claimed on December 9 that missing party workers who were reportedly arrested by law enforcement agencies have finally been killed. He also claimed that the former Interior Minister Cha
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The Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Altaf (MQM-A) Chief Altaf Hussain claimed on December 9 that missing party workers who were reportedly arrested by law enforcement agencies have finally been killed. He also claimed that the former Interior Minister Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain had stated that these missing workers were killed on the orders of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) minister Gen. Naseerullah Babar and they were buried in the hills of Islamabad.
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December - 9 
The Pakistani administration on December 9 disallowed the former Taliban regime ambassador to Islamabad, Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef, to speak to students at a madrassa in Islamabad. Dawn, a Pakistani daily reported that former diplomats, including the
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The Pakistani administration on December 9 disallowed the former Taliban regime ambassador to Islamabad, Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef, to speak to students at a madrassa in Islamabad. Dawn, a Pakistani daily reported that former diplomats, including the Afghan ambassador, were likely to be served with notices to leave the country as they had no purpose to stay back after the closure of their embassy.
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December - 9 
Twelve volunteers from Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Karachi, who had gone to Afghanistan to fight alongside the Taliban and were later arrested by the new Afghan administration, were released on December 8. They are to return to
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Twelve volunteers from Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Karachi, who had gone to Afghanistan to fight alongside the Taliban and were later arrested by the new Afghan administration, were released on December 8. They are to return to Pakistan on December 9. Earlier, on December 7, five Pakistani volunteers who were captured while aiding the Taliban in Afghanistan, were freed.
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December - 9 
A Defence Ministry statement said that 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes in Kapurkot, Salyan district, and five more in cordon and search operations in Durgamandou, Baitadi district, on December 9. The casualties on the insurgents’ side cou
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A Defence Ministry statement said that 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes in Kapurkot, Salyan district, and five more in cordon and search operations in Durgamandou, Baitadi district, on December 9. The casualties on the insurgents’ side could be much higher reports said and added that two Army personnel were also killed.
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December - 9 
In search operations, troops arrested 25 suspected rebels from Nuwakot, six from Bajura, four from Kathmandu, seven from Banke and two from Bardiya.
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In search operations, troops arrested 25 suspected rebels from Nuwakot, six from Bajura, four from Kathmandu, seven from Banke and two from Bardiya.
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December - 9 
A day earlier, on December 9, government troops clashed with the LTTE rebels in the Muhamalai general area. One soldier was killed and four more wounded in retaliatory firing by the LTTE.
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A day earlier, on December 9, government troops clashed with the LTTE rebels in the Muhamalai general area. One soldier was killed and four more wounded in retaliatory firing by the LTTE.
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December - 9 
A senior leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a group of four Tamil Parties, speaking to the new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe said, on December 9, that the Alliance would stick to its demands defined in its election manifesto in evolvi
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A senior leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a group of four Tamil Parties, speaking to the new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe said, on December 9, that the Alliance would stick to its demands defined in its election manifesto in evolving a just and durable solution to the Tamil national question. The new Prime Minister is from the United National Party (UNP), which with its allies, defeated the People’s Alliance (PA) of President Chandrika Kumaratunge. The TNA leader, R. Sampanthan was contacted by the Prime Minister who extended an invitation to the Alliance for talks to resolve the ethnic dispute in the country. Outlining the Alliance’s preconditions for the talks, the Alliance leader is reported to have told the Prime Minister that "the government should first declare cease-fire, lift the ban on the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) enabling it to participate in peace talks as the sole representative of Tamils and such peace talks should be held only with the LTTE through international third party mediation, according to TNA manifesto." Unconfirmed news reports said that the TNA was willing to give the new Prime Minster, six months to bring about a cessation of hostilities and lift the military embargo around the Vanni province controlled by the LTTE. Political analysts, however, were cited in news reports as saying that the Prime Minister would find it difficult to meet these conditions as the defence portfolio is still being held by President Chandrika Kumaratunga. She had ruled out, during the run-up to the elections held on December 5, a cease-fire with the rebel LTTE unless the outfit gives up separatism and arms. A statement from the President’s Secretariat on December 9, denied speculations that the Prime Minister would be appointed the Minister of Defence (MoD). An anonymous senior journalist was cited by a Tamil news source as saying, "Faced with the grim prospect of being reduced to a figurehead or being impeached by a hostile Parliament which has control over finance and legislation, the President is like to cling on to the MoD".
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December - 10 
15 left-wing extremists, Naxalites, including five women, belonging to the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (Janasakthi), CPI-ML (Janasakthi) group surrendered before the police in Karimnagar on December 10.
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15 left-wing extremists, Naxalites, including five women, belonging to the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (Janasakthi), CPI-ML (Janasakthi) group surrendered before the police in Karimnagar on December 10. The Naxalites, who were produced before the media, said some of them were disgusted with extremism and some others were not convinced about the Naxal ideology and wanted to join the mainstream. A senior police official speaking on the occasion said the Naxalites had told him that Naxals no longer enjoyed the support of the common people.
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December - 10 
A delayed report said, acting on a tip-off, security force personnel arrested three linkmen of ULFA from Karbi Anglong district on December 10. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession. They were reportedly indulging in exto
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A delayed report said, acting on a tip-off, security force personnel arrested three linkmen of ULFA from Karbi Anglong district on December 10. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession. They were reportedly indulging in extortion activities in the area.
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December - 10 
A Delhi court, on December 10, issued fresh warrants against two accused, currently lodged in Jammu jail, in the Red Fort shootout case, in which terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) killed two army personnel and a civilian, on December 22, 2000.
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A Delhi court, on December 10, issued fresh warrants against two accused, currently lodged in Jammu jail, in the Red Fort shootout case, in which terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) killed two army personnel and a civilian, on December 22, 2000.
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December - 10 
According to media reports, a group of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists injured villagers in Heirok, Thoubal district, recently and approximately 30 of them have been hospitalised. These reports indicated tha
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According to media reports, a group of National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists injured villagers in Heirok, Thoubal district, recently and approximately 30 of them have been hospitalised. These reports indicated that the villagers had gone to the hills to collect firewood and the NSCN (IM) cadres asked them to produce "NSCN pass", but when they could not, they were reportedly assaulted.
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December - 10 
According to media reports, the Imphal East District Commandos and Imphal West District Police arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) terrorists and another belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Mui
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According to media reports, the Imphal East District Commandos and Imphal West District Police arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) terrorists and another belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN–IM) on December 10. All of them were reportedly attempting to extort money from shopkeepers.
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December - 10 
In a significant development, villagers of Gummallapalli in Karimnagar district, on December 10, revolted against the PWG Naxalites and forced them to leave their village without organising a ‘Praja Court’ (People’s or Kangaroo Court). The village is
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In a significant development, villagers of Gummallapalli in Karimnagar district, on December 10, revolted against the PWG Naxalites and forced them to leave their village without organising a ‘Praja Court’ (People’s or Kangaroo Court). The village is considered to be a stronghold of the Naxalites.
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December - 10 
In a terrorist attack at Dandot in Rajouri district, a civilian was injured.
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In a terrorist attack at Dandot in Rajouri district, a civilian was injured.
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December - 10 
In an incident, on the same day, the PWG Naxalites blasted a telephone exchange at Kamalapur, Karimnagar district. Official sources said the extent of damage was yet to be ascertained.
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In an incident, on the same day, the PWG Naxalites blasted a telephone exchange at Kamalapur, Karimnagar district. Official sources said the extent of damage was yet to be ascertained.
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December - 10 
In Kupwara district, the body of a civilian, abducted earlier by unidentified terrorists and accused of being an SF informer, was recovered from Oafin on December 10.
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In Kupwara district, the body of a civilian, abducted earlier by unidentified terrorists and accused of being an SF informer, was recovered from Oafin on December 10.
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December - 10 
In Poonch district, a group of terrorists attempting to infiltrate through the Shahpur sector of the Line of Control (LoC) were intercepted by security forces (SFs) on December 10. In the encounter that followed at Barhut, four suspected foreign merc
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In Poonch district, a group of terrorists attempting to infiltrate through the Shahpur sector of the Line of Control (LoC) were intercepted by security forces (SFs) on December 10. In the encounter that followed at Barhut, four suspected foreign mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed. In the same district, an SF officer was killed when a patrol party was ambushed by unidentified terrorists at Harni. The terrorists managed to escape after the ambush. In a third incident in the district, five JeM terrorists, including three Pakistani mercenaries, were killed in an encounter at Tola Mumtaz. SFs are yet to identify two of the slain terrorists.
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December - 10 
India and Japan resolved to work together against international terrorism. The Joint declaration signed during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to Japan said both the countries would work together for the total elimination of t
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India and Japan resolved to work together against international terrorism. The Joint declaration signed during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to Japan said both the countries would work together for the total elimination of terrorism in all regions, while extending the fight against terrorism to those who provide support, sustenance and safe haven to terrorists. The declaration also called for strengthening the international legal framework against terrorism. Both the countries agreed that any future government in Afghanistan should be broad-based and fully representative of different ethnic and religious groups. Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah said the meeting between the two sides was successful beyond expectations. What the two countries had committed themselves to was the strengthening of a global strategic partnership, he said.
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December - 10 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) held a Jan Adalat (Kangaroo Court) in Bhagwanpur village, Sarguja district on December 10. They executed three persons after four hours of ‘public trial’ on charges of misusing the
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) held a Jan Adalat (Kangaroo Court) in Bhagwanpur village, Sarguja district on December 10. They executed three persons after four hours of ‘public trial’ on charges of misusing the outfit for monetary gains. Media reports said that approximately 5,000 persons, including some government officials and media persons were present on the occasion. Earlier, the MCC reportedly issued appeals through the public address system and put up posters in 20 adjoining villages, asking the people to assemble at the Bhagwanpur market place for the ‘trial’. They also reportedly directed government officials to be present and ordered schools to be closed. After the ‘trial’, the MCC ‘commander’ said that more such ‘open courts’ would be held and warned that those working against the Naxalites would meet the similar fate. The issue was also raised in the State Legislative Assembly where leader of the opposition alleged that the Naxalites were having a free run and the government law and order machinery had collapsed. The State Home Minister Nand Kumar Patel said the three victims were also Naxalites and were involved in several crimes, including two robbery cases on December 7.
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December - 10 
On the night of December 10, two brothers, working as Special Police Officers (SPOs) and their sister were injured when suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists attacked their residence at Malikpur, Poonch. The attack was repulsed by the injured SP
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On the night of December 10, two brothers, working as Special Police Officers (SPOs) and their sister were injured when suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists attacked their residence at Malikpur, Poonch. The attack was repulsed by the injured SPOs.
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December - 10 
On the same day, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed when SFs raided a suspected HM training camp at Laam in Pulwama district. Seven terrorists reportedly escaped before the raid commenced.
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On the same day, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed when SFs raided a suspected HM training camp at Laam in Pulwama district. Seven terrorists reportedly escaped before the raid commenced.
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December - 10 
One police personnel was killed and another injured when a group of six unidentified terrorists ambushed the escort party of the Ukhrul district police chief on December 10 near Litan Thong Ananbi under the Litan police station limits. The terrorists
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One police personnel was killed and another injured when a group of six unidentified terrorists ambushed the escort party of the Ukhrul district police chief on December 10 near Litan Thong Ananbi under the Litan police station limits. The terrorists managed to escape from the ambush site with a carbine.
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December - 10 
Police recovered a huge quantity of explosives from a Naxal hideout, at Gokul tanda (hamlet) under the Sadashivnagar police station limits, in Nizamabad district. The haul included 1,000 gelatin sticks, a directional Claymore mine fabricated with thi
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Police recovered a huge quantity of explosives from a Naxal hideout, at Gokul tanda (hamlet) under the Sadashivnagar police station limits, in Nizamabad district. The haul included 1,000 gelatin sticks, a directional Claymore mine fabricated with thick iron sheets, an iron pulley to lift the mine, extremist literature and 15 audio cassettes, besides 30 electrical detonators.
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December - 10 
The Assam government has urged the Union government to commence negotiations with the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to solve the insurgency problem in the State. In an interview to The Sentinel, on December 10, Chief Minister Taru
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The Assam government has urged the Union government to commence negotiations with the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to solve the insurgency problem in the State. In an interview to The Sentinel, on December 10, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said there should not be any hurdle in holding talks with the ULFA since "Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has demonstrated his government’s resolve to bring about [a] political settlement of [the] insurgency problem in the country… The policy, which is being applied for talks with Naga insurgents, should also be applied in the case of Assam militants. Vajpayee has met NSCN (IM) leaders in Japan." He also said that the government was in search of a mediator acceptable to both the sides for a possible dialogue. The Chief Minister pointed that he has received indications that the ULFA was ready for initiating a political dialogue with the government. He added, "Besides, I believe that the ULFA’s stand on … talks is quite flexible now."
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December - 10 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly sought a detailed report from the Indian mission in Washington following media reports that some documents pertaining to hijackers of flight IC-814, hijacked in December 1999, had been recovere
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly sought a detailed report from the Indian mission in Washington following media reports that some documents pertaining to hijackers of flight IC-814, hijacked in December 1999, had been recovered from a house in Kabul. Media reports in the United States had claimed that several proofs pertaining to the hijacking had been seized from a house in Kabul and handed over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Official sources indicated that the CBI might also send in a request to the FBI directly following an agreement between the two investigating agencies to cooperate on a need-to-need basis.
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December - 10 
A news report on December 10 said, the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit has relocated its headquarters from Lahore to Muzafarabad, capital of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The report said, even as LeT activists claimed that th
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A news report on December 10 said, the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit has relocated its headquarters from Lahore to Muzafarabad, capital of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The report said, even as LeT activists claimed that the organisation’s office was shifted as it acquired bigger space in Muzafarabad, unnamed observers in Islamabad claimed the LeT was forced to move its offices due to pressure from the Pakistan government. The report also cited an LeT spokesman who affirmed that the outfit would continue its terrorist activities in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. He asserted that no amount of US pressure would stop it. He added that the outfit wanted to avoid a clash with Pakistani Government. He claimed, even though the government has been an ardent supporter of all Muslim freedom movements, particularly that of Kashmir, in the present conditions a clash was possible because of the sudden wedge that appeared between the interests of the government and those of terrorist outfits active in J&K.
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December - 10 
According to media reports, unidentified-armed men fired three rockets on December 10 that landed at three different places in Quetta. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The rockets fired from the Sariab area fell in the Chaman Railwa
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According to media reports, unidentified-armed men fired three rockets on December 10 that landed at three different places in Quetta. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The rockets fired from the Sariab area fell in the Chaman Railway Crossing area, Inscomb Road and Kassi Road. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident.
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December - 10 
In order to cut off any escape routes, Pakistan has deployed troops on the border and also introduced extensive air and ground surveillance in Parachinar and Kurram agency, near the Tora Bora range.
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In order to cut off any escape routes, Pakistan has deployed troops on the border and also introduced extensive air and ground surveillance in Parachinar and Kurram agency, near the Tora Bora range.
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December - 10 
Pakistani authorities on red alert against infiltration from Afghanistan by cadres of Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network reportedly arrested 20 suspected foreign mercenaries, mostly Arabs, trying to enter Pakistan. Five of those arrested were sufferi
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Pakistani authorities on red alert against infiltration from Afghanistan by cadres of Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network reportedly arrested 20 suspected foreign mercenaries, mostly Arabs, trying to enter Pakistan. Five of those arrested were suffering from injuries, inflicted either in fighting in southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar province or during US bombing raids in the area, an Interior Ministry official said. The arrests were made over the past three days in the Chaman border area, the official said. Among those arrested were two Turks and four Macedonians.
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December - 10 
Delayed reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents made an unsuccessful attempt to attack the Tumlingtar airport, in Sankhuwasabha district, on December 10. The insurgents fled after police opened fire at them.
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Delayed reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents made an unsuccessful attempt to attack the Tumlingtar airport, in Sankhuwasabha district, on December 10. The insurgents fled after police opened fire at them.
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December - 10 
In an interview to a Nepalese language newspaper published on December 10, King Gyanendra said the Army has "no other option but to disarm" the Maoist insurgents. The King, who is the hereditary, constitutional Head of the country, said he regretted
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In an interview to a Nepalese language newspaper published on December 10, King Gyanendra said the Army has "no other option but to disarm" the Maoist insurgents. The King, who is the hereditary, constitutional Head of the country, said he regretted that ‘emergency’ had to imposed, but the prevailing circumstances had forced such a decision.
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December - 10 
The Home Ministry said 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in an operation conducted by armed police in Kailali and a large quantity of weapons and explosives were seized in Baglung and Khara, in Rukum district. News reports added that several sympathis
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The Home Ministry said 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in an operation conducted by armed police in Kailali and a large quantity of weapons and explosives were seized in Baglung and Khara, in Rukum district. News reports added that several sympathisers of the insurgents had surrendered in various parts of the country.
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December - 10 
Two Maoist cadres were held in Baitadi and several others from various places–– Baglung, Salyan, Lamjung, Gorkha, Dolkha, Surkhet, Kailali and Rukum. Also large quantities of arms and ammunition of various makes have been seized.
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Two Maoist cadres were held in Baitadi and several others from various places–– Baglung, Salyan, Lamjung, Gorkha, Dolkha, Surkhet, Kailali and Rukum. Also large quantities of arms and ammunition of various makes have been seized.
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December - 10 
A report said two suspected LTTE cadres left behind their two wheeler and fled upon being accosted by a dominating patrol, in the Valaitoddan general area, 35km away from Trincomalee, on December 10.
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A report said two suspected LTTE cadres left behind their two wheeler and fled upon being accosted by a dominating patrol, in the Valaitoddan general area, 35km away from Trincomalee, on December 10.
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December - 10 
Sri Lanka’s newly elected 12th Parliament is scheduled to meet on December 17, the Presidential Secretariat said on December 10. Meanwhile, reports added that representatives of the Ruling United National Party (UNP) and the Opposition People’s Allia
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Sri Lanka’s newly elected 12th Parliament is scheduled to meet on December 17, the Presidential Secretariat said on December 10. Meanwhile, reports added that representatives of the Ruling United National Party (UNP) and the Opposition People’s Alliance (PA) met on December 10 to consider matters of ‘national concern’, including the peace process and agreed to meet frequently. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake led their respective delegations.
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December - 10 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops detected the movement of a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and attacked them in the Pahala Thoppur general area, 20km south of Trincomalee, on December 10, and killed three rebel cadr
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops detected the movement of a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and attacked them in the Pahala Thoppur general area, 20km south of Trincomalee, on December 10, and killed three rebel cadres.
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December - 11 
A delayed news report said that PWG Naxalites held a meeting at Pipri in Nizamabad district on December 11. The Naxalites reportedly called upon the people to agitate against the ‘anti-people’ policies of the government while asking them not to pay e
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A delayed news report said that PWG Naxalites held a meeting at Pipri in Nizamabad district on December 11. The Naxalites reportedly called upon the people to agitate against the ‘anti-people’ policies of the government while asking them not to pay electricity bills. They even reportedly directed the villagers not to cultivate the lands of land owners.
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December - 11 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Sheri in Baramulla district on December 11.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Sheri in Baramulla district on December 11.
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December - 11 
A left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), was killed in encounter in Chetlathimmiahpalli forest area, Medak district, on December 11. According to police sources, the identity of the slain Naxalite is yet to be established.
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A left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), was killed in encounter in Chetlathimmiahpalli forest area, Medak district, on December 11. According to police sources, the identity of the slain Naxalite is yet to be established.
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December - 11 
A media report quoting a senior army official indicated on December 11 that the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is in the process of vacating four major camps in Bhutan. The report pointed that most of the ULFA cadres have already e
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A media report quoting a senior army official indicated on December 11 that the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is in the process of vacating four major camps in Bhutan. The report pointed that most of the ULFA cadres have already evacuated these camps and the exercise is schedule to be completed by December 31. The official also reportedly added that ULFA would close down five more camps in Bhutan by March 31, 2001. As reported earlier, ULFA and the Bhutanese authorities had reached an agreement in June whereby the outfit had agreed to reduce its strength and close down four of its camps in by the year-end, before taking up similar steps in five of its other camps.
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December - 11 
According to delayed media reports, a group of approximately 30 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists abducted one person from Chhataguri, on December 11. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the abduction.
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According to delayed media reports, a group of approximately 30 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists abducted one person from Chhataguri, on December 11. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the abduction.
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December - 11 
According to delayed media reports, approximately 30 armed cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) reportedly robbed passengers at Leingangtabi, near a security force camp at Lokchao in Manipur on December 11.
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According to delayed media reports, approximately 30 armed cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) reportedly robbed passengers at Leingangtabi, near a security force camp at Lokchao in Manipur on December 11.
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December - 11 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) has distributed handbills in the Belpahari-Banspahari area in the Midnapore district, on December 11, threatening ‘direct action’ against government officials
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) has distributed handbills in the Belpahari-Banspahari area in the Midnapore district, on December 11, threatening ‘direct action’ against government officials and senior leaders of the ruling party if all 36 PWG activists arrested after the murder of a local Communist Party of India (Marxist), CPI-M are not released immediately. The district police chief said that there was no question of yielding to the pressure of Naxalites. He added that adequate security arrangement had been made in the area.
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December - 11 
According to official sources, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), at its next meeting, is likely to take a decision on the Bangalore based Chinese information technology company, Huawei Technologies, which is believed to have links with the Tal
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According to official sources, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), at its next meeting, is likely to take a decision on the Bangalore based Chinese information technology company, Huawei Technologies, which is believed to have links with the Taliban. The company is in the news on for allegedly supplying telecom surveillance equipment to Pakistan and the Taliban in Afghanistan. Company officials have reportedly confirmed that Pakistan was on their worldwide marketing map but denied any connection with the Taliban. Official sources confirmed that the matter was under official scrutiny for more than a month now, but the CCS had not taken a decision yet.
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December - 11 
Asifabad police in Adilabad district arrested two Naxalites of the PWG. The district police chief said the arrested Naxalites were active in Chalbadi village, a safe haven for Naxals.
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Asifabad police in Adilabad district arrested two Naxalites of the PWG. The district police chief said the arrested Naxalites were active in Chalbadi village, a safe haven for Naxals.
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December - 11 
Delayed reports said a businessman’s son was abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists in Assam’s Dhubri district, on December 11. The police have launched a massive search operation to rescue the abducted person a
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Delayed reports said a businessman’s son was abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists in Assam’s Dhubri district, on December 11. The police have launched a massive search operation to rescue the abducted person and arrest the terrorists.
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December - 11 
Earlier, on the night of December 11, a security force (SF) personnel was abducted from his residence at Charal in Udhampur district.
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Earlier, on the night of December 11, a security force (SF) personnel was abducted from his residence at Charal in Udhampur district.
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December - 11 
In an encounter at Halsi Dhara in Anantnag district, two unidentified terrorists were killed.
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In an encounter at Halsi Dhara in Anantnag district, two unidentified terrorists were killed.
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December - 11 
In an incident of resentment against the Naxalites, residents of Lodepalli village, Adilabad district forced the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) Naxalites to retreat from the village after they tried to burn the standing crop of a landlord. Media repor
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In an incident of resentment against the Naxalites, residents of Lodepalli village, Adilabad district forced the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) Naxalites to retreat from the village after they tried to burn the standing crop of a landlord. Media reports claimed that the villagers told the Naxalites that because of their activities the village had suffered a lot.
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December - 11 
In an incident on the same day, security force personnel recovered an unclaimed bag from a compartment of the Intercity Express at Jagiroad station of Morigaon district. A hand-made pistol with four rounds of ammunition and a crude bomb was recovered
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In an incident on the same day, security force personnel recovered an unclaimed bag from a compartment of the Intercity Express at Jagiroad station of Morigaon district. A hand-made pistol with four rounds of ammunition and a crude bomb was recovered from the bag.
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December - 11 
In Doda district, a former terrorist was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Dak Mohalla.
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In Doda district, a former terrorist was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Dak Mohalla.
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December - 11 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), blasted the government guest- house at Samnapur, Balaghat district on December 11. Police sources said approximately 40 Naxalites entered the guest-house and asked the caretaker to vaca
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), blasted the government guest- house at Samnapur, Balaghat district on December 11. Police sources said approximately 40 Naxalites entered the guest-house and asked the caretaker to vacate the place telling him that they wanted to blast it. The Naxalites also reportedly left behind a note stating that they had formed a new outfit called the People’s Guerrilla Group (PGG) and were opposed to the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). The Naxalites also set afire a telephone exchange and a liquor stall in the same village.
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December - 11 
Security force personnel on December 11 recovered a bomb, a pistol and five rounds of ammunition from the DN Inter-City train at Jagiroad railway station, Guwahati. Two persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the incident.
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Security force personnel on December 11 recovered a bomb, a pistol and five rounds of ammunition from the DN Inter-City train at Jagiroad railway station, Guwahati. Two persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the incident.
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Three civilians were killed in an attack at Chakras, Udhampore. The three civilians were relatives of an SF personnel, who was abducted by unidentified terrorists on December 11. His body was recovered on December 12.
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Three civilians were killed in an attack at Chakras, Udhampore. The three civilians were relatives of an SF personnel, who was abducted by unidentified terrorists on December 11. His body was recovered on December 12.
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December - 11 
Two top women Naxalites of the PWG surrendered before the Guntur district police chief. The surrendered Naxalites were members of the PWG’s Chandravanka squad.
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Two top women Naxalites of the PWG surrendered before the Guntur district police chief. The surrendered Naxalites were members of the PWG’s Chandravanka squad.
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December - 11 
While emphasising that peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Miuivah (NSCN-IM) was a domestic issue, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said in Tokyo on December 11 that a political dialogue with the NSCN (IM) has comme
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While emphasising that peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Miuivah (NSCN-IM) was a domestic issue, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said in Tokyo on December 11 that a political dialogue with the NSCN (IM) has commenced. He added that discussions with the NSCN (IM) leadership was being held to take the peace process forward. The second round of political negotiations between the NSCN (IM) and Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah are being held in Bangkok.
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December - 11 
According to media reports, the Federal government is scheduled to introduce an action plan to control the influence of foreign countries, including some Western powers, on madrassas (seminaries). This plan includes signing of extradition treaties an
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According to media reports, the Federal government is scheduled to introduce an action plan to control the influence of foreign countries, including some Western powers, on madrassas (seminaries). This plan includes signing of extradition treaties and channelising funds for madrassas through the official system. Reports quoting intelligence sources pointed that approximately 120 foreign-funded madrassas enjoy the patronage of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Kuwait and Great Britain. Sources indicated that Saudi Arabia was providing funds to Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) and Jamiat Ahle Hadith; Iran was funding Shia political parties affiliated to Arif Hussaini and Sajid Naqvi; Libya was funding Jamaat-e-Ulema Islam (Fazlur Rehman faction) and Iraq is giving funds to Jamiat-e- Ulema Pakistan (Noorani faction). Media reports held that of the approximately one million students in the officially acknowledged 10,000 madrassas, 18,000 are foreign students from 66 different countries in addition to 17,000 Afghan students. Sources said, to keep track of foreign students, the government has decided to formulate a law whereby any student desirous of admission in a Pakistani madrassa would have to get a no objection certificate from his respective government. Providing statistics, sources added that there are 2510 madrassas in Punjab with some 320 in Lahore, 170 in Rawalpindi, 140 in Gujranwala, 110 in Faisalabad, 325 in Multan, 410 in D.G. Khan, 150 in Sargodha and 885 in Bahawalpur.
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December - 11 
While rejecting as baseless the statements issued by Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Yunas Kanooni, Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi, the spokesperson for the military regime said in Islamabad on December 11, "No Pakistani army man is in Afghanistan… No Paki
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While rejecting as baseless the statements issued by Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Yunas Kanooni, Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi, the spokesperson for the military regime said in Islamabad on December 11, "No Pakistani army man is in Afghanistan… No Pakistani Brigadier is in Afghanistan. This is only a speculation of the Indian media." He also denied the involvement of any Pakistani scientist in assembling nuclear weapons. "We have always sought arrest of any Pakistani military men if they are there in Afghanistan. They (the Pakistani military men) must be presented before us", he added. While pointing out that investigation into two scientists' cases was in progress he added that no other scientist was arrested. He also said that no Taliban cadre has entered Pakistan since the announcement of an interim government in Afghanistan.
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December - 11 
Army officials in Nepal said the Maoist insurgents laid an ambush on troops heading to Babiyachaur from Benibazaar, on December 11. There were no casualties on either side.
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Army officials in Nepal said the Maoist insurgents laid an ambush on troops heading to Babiyachaur from Benibazaar, on December 11. There were no casualties on either side.
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December - 11 
In the country, security forces and the insurgents exchanged fire, though details of casualties are yet to come in.
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In the country, security forces and the insurgents exchanged fire, though details of casualties are yet to come in.
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December - 11 
Nepal is planning to give terrorism a prominent position on the agenda of the 11th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit scheduled from January 4 to 6, 2002 in Kathmandu. A senior SAARC official, while speaking to the med
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Nepal is planning to give terrorism a prominent position on the agenda of the 11th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit scheduled from January 4 to 6, 2002 in Kathmandu. A senior SAARC official, while speaking to the media, said, "Poverty alleviation, social development and economic cooperation have been and will always be on the top of the SAARC agenda. But now, given September 11 and the situation in the host country, terrorism may get more attention." According to media reports, Nepalese authorities are of the view that SAARC had to do more than to make ‘passing and ritualistic references’ to terrorism’—as has been the practice in earlier summits. SAARC must play an important role in weeding out terrorism, officials opined.
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December - 11 
Prime Minister Sherbahadur Deuba addressed an all party meeting at Parliament house and assured that normal life would not be affected while the Emergency regulations were in force.
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Prime Minister Sherbahadur Deuba addressed an all party meeting at Parliament house and assured that normal life would not be affected while the Emergency regulations were in force.
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December - 11 
Home Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury, while speaking in Narayanganj on December 11, said that a judicial inquiry be held into all the bomb incidents that occurred during the tenure of the past government.
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Home Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury, while speaking in Narayanganj on December 11, said that a judicial inquiry be held into all the bomb incidents that occurred during the tenure of the past government.
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December - 11 
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary affairs Barrister Moudud Ahmed, during his meeting with a delegation of the Prbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS), in Dhaka on December 11, said the government would review the 1997 Chittagong Hil
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Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary affairs Barrister Moudud Ahmed, during his meeting with a delegation of the Prbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS), in Dhaka on December 11, said the government would review the 1997 Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace accord to assess the extent to which the rights of tribal people have been ensured within the framework of Bangladesh under its sovereignty and constitution. The Minister said, "The government is sincere enough to help uphold the culture, tradition and the life-style of tribal people," adding that due measures would be undertaken in this regard as Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was interested about it The PCJSS delegation led by Vice-Chairman Goutam Kumar discussed with the Minister different matters including land problems in the CHT, activities of the regional council, problems related to voters' enlistment and various sub-sections of the CHT peace treaty.
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December - 11 
At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and 10 more injured in firing by government troops during a failed attempt to overrun the Army detachment in Pahala Thoppur, 10km south of Mutur, Trincomalee district, on Decembe
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At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and 10 more injured in firing by government troops during a failed attempt to overrun the Army detachment in Pahala Thoppur, 10km south of Mutur, Trincomalee district, on December 11. An unspecified number of troops too were injured in the clashes.In another incident also on the same day, three policemen were killed in an LTTE attack on the Valachchenai police station. Communication equipment that caters to the general public has also been destroyed in the attack, thus, severing the communication link between Valachchenai and the rest of the country.
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December - 11 
In another instance of recovery, government troops recovered T-56 weapons and explosives following a confrontation with a group of LTTE rebels, who had subsequently fled from the scene, on December 11, in the Nikawewa general area, 4kmnorth of Welioy
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In another instance of recovery, government troops recovered T-56 weapons and explosives following a confrontation with a group of LTTE rebels, who had subsequently fled from the scene, on December 11, in the Nikawewa general area, 4kmnorth of Welioya. Two soldiers were wounded in the clashes.
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December - 11 
The Sri Lankan Army said troops on a clearing operation in the Thanankilappu general area, near Chavakachcheri, on 11 December, recovered a huge haul of communication equipment and accessories, several rounds of ammunition and several other items, wh
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The Sri Lankan Army said troops on a clearing operation in the Thanankilappu general area, near Chavakachcheri, on 11 December, recovered a huge haul of communication equipment and accessories, several rounds of ammunition and several other items, which were reportedly buried by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels for use on a later date.
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December - 12 
A civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists from Manihal in Rajouri district.
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A civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists from Manihal in Rajouri district.
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December - 12 
According to official sources, a left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), suspected to have been involved in the blasting of a granite factory owned by Union Minister of State for Defence U Krishnam Raju, was killed in an encoun
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According to official sources, a left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), suspected to have been involved in the blasting of a granite factory owned by Union Minister of State for Defence U Krishnam Raju, was killed in an encounter at Chetla Temmaipalli village, Medak district on December 12.
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December - 12 
Earlier, on the night of December 12, a Special Police Officer (SPO) at Nadihal, Baramulla.
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Earlier, on the night of December 12, a Special Police Officer (SPO) at Nadihal, Baramulla.
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December - 12 
Foreign Minister of the Afghan Interim Authority Dr Abdullah Abdullah, arrived in New Delhi on December 12. He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh on the evolving political a
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Foreign Minister of the Afghan Interim Authority Dr Abdullah Abdullah, arrived in New Delhi on December 12. He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh on the evolving political and security development in Afghanistan to seek India’s help in the reconstruction programme. Dr Abdullah is the third minister of the Interim Authority to visit India. Interior Minister Younis Qanooni was the first to visit on December 7, followed by Mr Sadiq, son of Governor of Herat Ismail Khan.
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December - 12 December - 13
Four Pakistani mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were reported killed in an encounter that began on December 12 and continued to December 13. Earlier, reports had said that a mercenary had been killed.
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Four Pakistani mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were reported killed in an encounter that began on December 12 and continued to December 13. Earlier, reports had said that a mercenary had been killed.
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December - 12 
In an encounter at Shopian in Pulwama district on December 12, a Pakistani mercenary of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed. The encounter was reported to be continuing when last reports came in and some more terrorists are trapped in the area.
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In an encounter at Shopian in Pulwama district on December 12, a Pakistani mercenary of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed. The encounter was reported to be continuing when last reports came in and some more terrorists are trapped in the area.
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December - 12 
In an incident, on the same day, police raided a PWG hideout in Chorpalli village, near Hyderabad and arrested seven persons including a teacher. The police also seized some documents which reportedly reveal that several local elected representatives
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In an incident, on the same day, police raided a PWG hideout in Chorpalli village, near Hyderabad and arrested seven persons including a teacher. The police also seized some documents which reportedly reveal that several local elected representatives were having links with the Naxalites.
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December - 12 
In an incident, security forces raided a terrorist hide-out at Malpur Dumi near Akhnoor and seized a large cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives and communication equipment. There were no arrests.
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In an incident, security forces raided a terrorist hide-out at Malpur Dumi near Akhnoor and seized a large cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives and communication equipment. There were no arrests.
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December - 12 
In an incident, the PWG Naxalites set on fire ten vehicles belonging to a private firm which had taken up road construction work in the area.
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In an incident, the PWG Naxalites set on fire ten vehicles belonging to a private firm which had taken up road construction work in the area.
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December - 12 
In Baramulla district, a former terrorist was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Sopore.
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In Baramulla district, a former terrorist was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Sopore.
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December - 12 
News reports said the chief of the Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HUJI) outfit and his deputy have been killed in an encounter at Chajlu in Doda district on December 12. The slain terrorists have been identified as, Gulzar Ahmed Tantrey, HUJI ‘Supreme Comma
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News reports said the chief of the Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HUJI) outfit and his deputy have been killed in an encounter at Chajlu in Doda district on December 12. The slain terrorists have been identified as, Gulzar Ahmed Tantrey, HUJI ‘Supreme Commander’ and Abdul Rashid Dangar, ‘Deputy Commander’ of the outfit. The two were involved in several terrorist attacks and were operating in Doda district since 1991. The two were also involved in November 25, 2001, attack on the Jawahar tunnel in Banihal in which four security personnel were killed and five others injured.
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December - 12 
On the political front, the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chief Prof Abdul Gani Bhat speaking during a press briefing on September 12, said that the Conference is expecting a major breakthrough on the Kashmir issue within 12 hours. Speaking in
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On the political front, the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chief Prof Abdul Gani Bhat speaking during a press briefing on September 12, said that the Conference is expecting a major breakthrough on the Kashmir issue within 12 hours. Speaking in the same venue, a senior Hurriyat leader who is also the chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) said that he also expected a change and a breakthrough in the solution to Kashmir issue within a few days. The two leaders refused to elaborate.
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December - 12 
Security force personnel killed a hardcore National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist at the Mintong village under Lauding Circle in Arunachal Pradesh on December 12. Two AK-56 rifles, a revolver and some live ammunitio
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Security force personnel killed a hardcore National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist at the Mintong village under Lauding Circle in Arunachal Pradesh on December 12. Two AK-56 rifles, a revolver and some live ammunition were also recovered from the deceased cadre.
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December - 12 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists abducted two businessmen from the Bongaigaon district on December 12. Official sources have indicated that one of those abducted was later released. No arrests have been made so far in
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists abducted two businessmen from the Bongaigaon district on December 12. Official sources have indicated that one of those abducted was later released. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the abduction.
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December - 12 
Suspected NSCN (IM) cadres are reported to have abducted two civilians in Jiribam, Manipur, bordering Silchar on December 12. News sources said that the NSCN (IM) suspected them of passing information to another outfit.
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Suspected NSCN (IM) cadres are reported to have abducted two civilians in Jiribam, Manipur, bordering Silchar on December 12. News sources said that the NSCN (IM) suspected them of passing information to another outfit.
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December - 12 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), in a statement on December 12, has accused some Pakistan based terrorist outfits of having killed HM cadre. The statement alleges that ‘terrorist’ elements were active in the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT), JeM, HUJI, Harkat-ul-Mu
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), in a statement on December 12, has accused some Pakistan based terrorist outfits of having killed HM cadre. The statement alleges that ‘terrorist’ elements were active in the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT), JeM, HUJI, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and the Al-Badar, and are involved in abducting, torturing and killing HM members and civilians. The statement calls upon the leaders of these outfits to correct their rank and file and warns that if "… they fail to do so, Hizbul Mujahideen has a capacity and strength to give a befitting answer". The statement was issued in the name of the HM ‘Divisional Commander’ Abu Ubaidah.
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December - 12 
The Rajasthan police claimed they had unearthed a spy ring of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) with the arrest of two Pakistani nationals from Jaipur and Jodhpur on December 12. Addressing a press conference in Jaipur, State police chief
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The Rajasthan police claimed they had unearthed a spy ring of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) with the arrest of two Pakistani nationals from Jaipur and Jodhpur on December 12. Addressing a press conference in Jaipur, State police chief Shantanu Kumar said the accused passed on defence and security related information to their headquarters in Pakistan. Their modus operandi was to spend money to attract people who were privy to sensitive information.
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December - 12 
The Union Home Ministry has convened a meeting in Delhi on December 22 of all the nine States affected by left-wing extremist, Naxalite violence. The decision to convene the meeting was taken in the wake of the recent ban on two Naxalite outfit the P
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The Union Home Ministry has convened a meeting in Delhi on December 22 of all the nine States affected by left-wing extremist, Naxalite violence. The decision to convene the meeting was taken in the wake of the recent ban on two Naxalite outfit the Peoples’ War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). This will be the seventh meeting of the Coordination Centre, headed by Union Home Secretary Kamal Pande and comprising the chiefs of police of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhatisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Official sources said, besides taking stock of the situation in the wake of recent upsurge of Naxall violence in Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, the meeting would go into the action taken by the affected States against the PWG and MCC. An overall review of security along the Indo-Nepal border will also be done during the meeting.
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December - 12 
Union Minister for Home Affairs Vidyasagar Rao speaking in the Rajya Sabha on December 12, said that there was no proposal to provide any special relief to police personnel facing charges of human rights violations in Punjab. He said that legal prote
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Union Minister for Home Affairs Vidyasagar Rao speaking in the Rajya Sabha on December 12, said that there was no proposal to provide any special relief to police personnel facing charges of human rights violations in Punjab. He said that legal protection was already available to police personnel in the discharge of their duties, under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and special laws like the Punjab Disturbed Areas Act, 1973.
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December - 12 
West Khasi Hills Police along with the Special Operation Team (SOT) in an operation to arrest terrorists operating in Shallang and its adjoining areas ambushed certain National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Achik National
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West Khasi Hills Police along with the Special Operation Team (SOT) in an operation to arrest terrorists operating in Shallang and its adjoining areas ambushed certain National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadres at Nengchigre, near Shallang in the West Khasi Hills District recently. According to police sources, the SOT, which was on a routine patrol duty, were fired upon by the terrorists. Consequent to an encounter, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site leaving behind one AK-47 magazine with 10 rounds. Sources added that the SOT was continuing with the operation.
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December - 12 
A MJC member opined, despite a shift in Pakistan's Afghan policy, terrorist outfits did not face any crackdown. "We are relaxed and have no pressure from the government to stop our activities. The Jihadi organisations, fighting inside occupied Kashmi
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A MJC member opined, despite a shift in Pakistan's Afghan policy, terrorist outfits did not face any crackdown. "We are relaxed and have no pressure from the government to stop our activities. The Jihadi organisations, fighting inside occupied Kashmir, have no link with the Taliban or any other group", he claimed. He added, "the western media is spreading disinformation to discredit freedom struggle. The Kashmiri freedom fighters neither got training in Afghanistan nor obtained any logistic support from the Taliban government. The Taliban movement was a source of inspiration for Kashmiri freedom fighters."
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December - 12 
Media reports quoting a US spokesperson indicated on December 12 that a small number of Al-Qaeda terrorists loyal to Osama bin Laden reportedly escaped into Pakistan from the eastern Afghan Mountains. "We have a feeling that some have made it through
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Media reports quoting a US spokesperson indicated on December 12 that a small number of Al-Qaeda terrorists loyal to Osama bin Laden reportedly escaped into Pakistan from the eastern Afghan Mountains. "We have a feeling that some have made it through to Pakistan. I will not say what has happened to them but this is a very minute percentage of people," US-led coalition spokesperson Kenton Keith said at a press conference.
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December - 12 
The Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist outfit, led by Maulana Azhar Masood, has been renamed as Al-Furqan, according to a statement released by the Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomerate of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits. An MJC sp
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The Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist outfit, led by Maulana Azhar Masood, has been renamed as Al-Furqan, according to a statement released by the Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomerate of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits. An MJC spokesperson told Dawn, a Pakistani daily, that Al-Furqan was JeM's new name. He said that the name was changed consequent to the Jaish's placement on US State Department's terrorist watchlist.
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December - 12 
Washington Post, a US daily, reported on December 12 that two Pakistani nuclear scientists admitted that they had conducted long discussions about nuclear, chemical and biological weapons with Osama bin Laden. The scientists, Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmo
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Washington Post, a US daily, reported on December 12 that two Pakistani nuclear scientists admitted that they had conducted long discussions about nuclear, chemical and biological weapons with Osama bin Laden. The scientists, Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood and Abdul Majid reportedly met bin Laden in August 2001 in Kabul. The Pakistani government is reportedly considering charging both scientists with violating the Official Secrets Act, a crime that carries a seven-year jail term, the newspaper indicated.
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December - 12 
In the same district, the insurgents triggered explosions in Dhupu and Ramche villages, but there were no reports of any damage or casualties.
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In the same district, the insurgents triggered explosions in Dhupu and Ramche villages, but there were no reports of any damage or casualties.
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December - 12 
Nepal’s Defence Ministry said in a release on December 12 that the Army held 10 Maoist insurgents from different parts of the country in cordon and search operations and seized weapons and explosives. While four were arrested in Motipur, Kapilvastu d
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Nepal’s Defence Ministry said in a release on December 12 that the Army held 10 Maoist insurgents from different parts of the country in cordon and search operations and seized weapons and explosives. While four were arrested in Motipur, Kapilvastu district, two more were held in Nuwagaun, Rolpa and four others in Samundradevi, Nuwakot district.
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December - 12 
Reports indicated that Maoists on December 12 set afire a government vehicle in Phidim, Tehrathum district, even as security forces continued with search and cordon operations country-wide and recovered arms, explosives and ammunition in Okhaldhunga,
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Reports indicated that Maoists on December 12 set afire a government vehicle in Phidim, Tehrathum district, even as security forces continued with search and cordon operations country-wide and recovered arms, explosives and ammunition in Okhaldhunga, Rolpa, Darchula, Chitwan, Gorkha, Bajang, Myagdi and Lamjung districts.
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December - 12 
According to media reports, nine alleged terrorists were arrested from different parts of Dhaka on December 12. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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According to media reports, nine alleged terrorists were arrested from different parts of Dhaka on December 12. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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December - 12 
According to media reports, the government is planning to deploy army and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) immediately after the Eid to recover illegal arms and arrest terrorists. Reports quoting a Minister said that terrorism and other crimes were on the
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According to media reports, the government is planning to deploy army and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) immediately after the Eid to recover illegal arms and arrest terrorists. Reports quoting a Minister said that terrorism and other crimes were on the rise as a large number of illegal arms were still in hands of terrorists.
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December - 12 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga on December 12 administered the oath of office to 60 members in the new Council of Ministers. Of them, 25 hold Cabinet rank. Former Attorney General Tilak Marapone has been appointed Defence Minister while K N Choksy i
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga on December 12 administered the oath of office to 60 members in the new Council of Ministers. Of them, 25 hold Cabinet rank. Former Attorney General Tilak Marapone has been appointed Defence Minister while K N Choksy is the new Finance Minister. Also, four new ministries have been created to oversee development activities in the four regions––northwest, west, south and centre.
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December - 12 
Reports now available confirmed that 10 LTTE rebels were killed in retaliatory firing by the security forces.
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Reports now available confirmed that 10 LTTE rebels were killed in retaliatory firing by the security forces.
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December - 12 
Reports said the death toll in the LTTE attack on the Valachchenai police station has risen to seven, after a civilian succumbed to his injuries sustained in the incident.
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Reports said the death toll in the LTTE attack on the Valachchenai police station has risen to seven, after a civilian succumbed to his injuries sustained in the incident.
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December - 12 
Two newly elected senior Members of Parliament (MP) belonging to the Tamil National Alliance, R. Sampanthan and V. Anandasangaree, on December 12, urged Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Gopalkrishna Gandhi to impress upon the new government that
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Two newly elected senior Members of Parliament (MP) belonging to the Tamil National Alliance, R. Sampanthan and V. Anandasangaree, on December 12, urged Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Gopalkrishna Gandhi to impress upon the new government that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) be de-proscribed. They said that peace talks should be held only then. They also declared that the LTTE was the sole representative of the Tamil people.
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December - 13 
A group of an estimated five terrorists attacked India’s Parliament while it was in session, a little before noon, today, on December 13. Initial reports said 11 people, including all the five terrorists were killed and 30 injured. Among the dead are
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A group of an estimated five terrorists attacked India’s Parliament while it was in session, a little before noon, today, on December 13. Initial reports said 11 people, including all the five terrorists were killed and 30 injured. Among the dead are six security force personnel, including a woman constable. The Prime Minister and all Members of Parliament are safe. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is meeting at 400pm this evening to review the security situation. The Army and the elite National Security Guard (NSG) have taken control of the Parliament complex. The Defence Minister is in constant touch with the Chief of Army Staff. Besides, Law Minister Arun Jaitly, who was inside the Parliament Complex at the time of the attack, said the terrorists hurled eleven hand grenades and entered Parliament precincts but could not gain entry into the building. News reports speculated that terrorist outfits active in Jammu and Kashmir were responsible, though no outfit has yet claimed responsibility. Responsibility for a similar attack on the J&K State legislature complex in Srinagar on October 1 was initially claimed by the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) though, this claim was subsequently withdrawn. Another Pakistan based terrorist outfit, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) too has carried out several attacks where high security targets were stormed by the outfit’s suicide terrorists, fidayeen, including the storming of the Poonch police station in J&K on August 23. There have also been repeated threats by these groups, claiming that the Parliament, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Home Affairs would be targeted.
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December - 13 
A Statewide alert has been sounded with commandos guarding the secretariat, Writers Buildings, and the Assembly complex in Kolkata after the terrorist attack on the Parliament in New Delhi.
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A Statewide alert has been sounded with commandos guarding the secretariat, Writers Buildings, and the Assembly complex in Kolkata after the terrorist attack on the Parliament in New Delhi.
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December - 13 
A suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed during an encounter near Ramghat village in the Sonitpur district on December 13. A 303 rifle was recovered from the encounter site.
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A suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed during an encounter near Ramghat village in the Sonitpur district on December 13. A 303 rifle was recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 13 
A top terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Nazir Ahmed Yatoo alias Shakir Gaznavi, who was the outfit’s "Divisional Commander" and "Financial Chief", was killed when security forces (SFs) raided a hide-out at Goshbug in Baramulla district on Dec
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A top terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Nazir Ahmed Yatoo alias Shakir Gaznavi, who was the outfit’s "Divisional Commander" and "Financial Chief", was killed when security forces (SFs) raided a hide-out at Goshbug in Baramulla district on December 13.
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December - 13 
According to media reports, three hardcore Adivasi Security Force (ASF) terrorists surrendered to the security forces at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur district on December 13. They also deposited a 9mm Chinese revolver, a country-made gun and some a
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According to media reports, three hardcore Adivasi Security Force (ASF) terrorists surrendered to the security forces at Biswanath Chariali in Sonitpur district on December 13. They also deposited a 9mm Chinese revolver, a country-made gun and some ammunition
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December - 13 
An unconfirmed news report from Kashmir on December 13, citing an intercepted wireless messages from a Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed ‘commander’ to his cadre in Kashmir, said the outfit’s members were responsible for the attack. It has been learnt
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An unconfirmed news report from Kashmir on December 13, citing an intercepted wireless messages from a Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed ‘commander’ to his cadre in Kashmir, said the outfit’s members were responsible for the attack. It has been learnt from the intercepts that six JeM suicide terrorists, fidayeen, were involved in the attack on Parliament of which, four were residents of New Delhi. The intercepts also claimed that while four fidayeen were killed, one managed to escape and another was missing. The ‘commander’ added, in his wireless message, that he had received the information from his Delhi based cadre on telephone.
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December - 13 
Bishop Purely Lyngdoh, President of the Shillong Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders Forum (SKJCLF) said in Shillong on December 13, "It is high time for the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) supremos to start thinking in a positive way and com
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Bishop Purely Lyngdoh, President of the Shillong Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders Forum (SKJCLF) said in Shillong on December 13, "It is high time for the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) supremos to start thinking in a positive way and come to the negotiation table as the other underground outfits in the North-east have initiated." Bishop Lyngdoh opined that the HNLC should follow in the footsteps of other terrorist outfits in the region that have come forward to solve the problems through amicable means. He said it is only through a dialogue that problems can be resolved. He added that the Forum had performed its part in inviting the proscribed outfit for talks. "They have acknowledged our invitation, but what is holding them back in meeting us, we do not know", he added.
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December - 13 
Calendars eulogising Osama bin Laden and inciting communal tension have reportedly been seized by the West Garo Hills Police on December 13 from a shop in New Bhaitbari, near Phulbari. The shop owner was also arrested. The intelligence network of the
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Calendars eulogising Osama bin Laden and inciting communal tension have reportedly been seized by the West Garo Hills Police on December 13 from a shop in New Bhaitbari, near Phulbari. The shop owner was also arrested. The intelligence network of the West Garo Hills police had indicated that certain fundamentalist groups were planning to distribute posters and calendars depicting bin Laden as a ‘warrior’ fighting for the cause of Islam. The posters and calendars numbering 10 had a picture of bin Laden and were written in Bengali. Most of the words in the calendars called upon the Muslims of the world to take up arms and fight for the Taliban and bin Laden in Afghanistan. Police suspect that the calendars originated in Bangladesh.
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December - 13 
Condemning the incident, Bangladesh foreign secretary Shamser Mobin Chowdhury said, "The Bangladesh government condemns the heinous attack….The government also deeply regrets the loss of innocent lives as a result of this act."
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Condemning the incident, Bangladesh foreign secretary Shamser Mobin Chowdhury said, "The Bangladesh government condemns the heinous attack….The government also deeply regrets the loss of innocent lives as a result of this act."
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December - 13 
Delayed reports said two more HM terrorists were killed during an encounter at Pattan, Baramulla on December 13. As reported earlier, an HM ‘divisional commander’ was reported killed in the encounter on the same day.
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Delayed reports said two more HM terrorists were killed during an encounter at Pattan, Baramulla on December 13. As reported earlier, an HM ‘divisional commander’ was reported killed in the encounter on the same day.
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December - 13 
Earlier, addressing a press conference on December 13, after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), Union Home Minister LK Advani said, "It was not an attack on the building but at the very heart of our governance and symbol of democra
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Earlier, addressing a press conference on December 13, after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), Union Home Minister LK Advani said, "It was not an attack on the building but at the very heart of our governance and symbol of democracy". He said that the terrorists had thrown a challenge to the nation and "the nation accepts the challenge…. The assault is a reminder and we take up the challenge that confronts us. We will liquidate them whoever they are and wherever they are". The Home Minister added that the government was in possession of ‘certain leads’ that could unravel the conspiracy behind the attack on Parliament ‘within some days’. He said that ‘all persons on duty’ inside the Parliament House at the time of terrorist strike were being examined. Asked whether the terrorists were of Indian origin, he said they did not seem to be Indian faces. Stating that no group has so far claimed responsibility for the strike, L K Advani added, "Their objective was to disrupt the whole political system in the country and create total political instability. This is a major conspiracy."
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December - 13 
Five persons were injured in an attack on villagers by terrorists of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Dangabari, a tribal village in North Tripura district, on December 13. Media reports said a group of heavily armed NLFT
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Five persons were injured in an attack on villagers by terrorists of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Dangabari, a tribal village in North Tripura district, on December 13. Media reports said a group of heavily armed NLFT cadres raided the village and attacked residents when they refused to pay ‘subscriptions’ to the outfit. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident.
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December - 13 
In an encounter that followed, two unidentified terrorists who had escaped from the hide-out were killed. Some weapons, ammunition, explosives and cash worth Rs. three million were seized from the site of the two encounters.
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In an encounter that followed, two unidentified terrorists who had escaped from the hide-out were killed. Some weapons, ammunition, explosives and cash worth Rs. three million were seized from the site of the two encounters.
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December - 13 
In an incident, two civilians were killed in an attack at Qazigund in Anantnag district.
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In an incident, two civilians were killed in an attack at Qazigund in Anantnag district.
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December - 13 
In an incident, two Pakistani JeM mercenaries were killed after they tried to escape from custody at Garkhal, Jammu. The two had been arrested from neighbouring Kanachak on December 13 and were being taken to Garkhal for effecting seizures of hidden
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In an incident, two Pakistani JeM mercenaries were killed after they tried to escape from custody at Garkhal, Jammu. The two had been arrested from neighbouring Kanachak on December 13 and were being taken to Garkhal for effecting seizures of hidden arms and ammunition. At Garkhal, which is close to the border, the two tried to escape taking advantage of Pakistani firing. Subsequently, they were shot dead by SFs.
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December - 13 
In Poonch district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Hari Safeda.
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In Poonch district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Hari Safeda.
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December - 13 
In Pulwama district, an SF personnel was injured when unidentified terrorists ambushed an SF group at Nagbal on December 13. In the same district, a Pakistani JeM mercenary was killed in an encounter at Wagad.
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In Pulwama district, an SF personnel was injured when unidentified terrorists ambushed an SF group at Nagbal on December 13. In the same district, a Pakistani JeM mercenary was killed in an encounter at Wagad.
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December - 13 
In the wake of the terrorist attack on Parliament House in New Delhi on December 13, the Union government declared that it would liquidate terrorists and their sponsors. Five armed terrorists attacked the Parliament House premises and killed seven pe
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In the wake of the terrorist attack on Parliament House in New Delhi on December 13, the Union government declared that it would liquidate terrorists and their sponsors. Five armed terrorists attacked the Parliament House premises and killed seven persons before security force personnel killed them. 17 others were injured in the attack.
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December - 13 
Intelligence Chief of Afghan government General Ishamuddin on December 13 said it was quite possible that the terrorist attack on India’s Parliament was the handiwork of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and the ousted Taliban militia.
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Intelligence Chief of Afghan government General Ishamuddin on December 13 said it was quite possible that the terrorist attack on India’s Parliament was the handiwork of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and the ousted Taliban militia. Speaking after a meeting of Northern Alliance commanders with Hamid Karzai, leader of the interim Afghan government, he said Taliban and ISI were dead against India and because India supported the new revolution, both of them were very angry.
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December - 13 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a suspected police informer at Vatlapalli in Cuddapah district on December 13.
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a suspected police informer at Vatlapalli in Cuddapah district on December 13.
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December - 13 
Official sources indicated that the five arrived in Delhi early on December 13 morning and went to the walled city area where the car and the weapons handed over to them. Speaking to the media, a police official said, " At least 20 people, apart from
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Official sources indicated that the five arrived in Delhi early on December 13 morning and went to the walled city area where the car and the weapons handed over to them. Speaking to the media, a police official said, " At least 20 people, apart from the five slain terrorists were in some way involved in the planning of the audacious attack. It has possibly required over two months of planning and organisation". He added, "The terrorists were armed to teeth. They were carrying five rifles, pistols, grenades, explosives, detonators and phones. The car was packed with over 30 kg of RDX", saying it involved huge logistical support and local help to carry out the attack. Police sources said that it is also suspected that the aim of the attack was not only to kill Members of Parliament but also possibly to take some of them hostage.
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December - 13 
On the same day, an emergency meeting of the Cabinet presided by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee mourned the death of those killed in the incident. In a resolution, the Cabinet said that "it has been an attack not just on a building but on what i
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On the same day, an emergency meeting of the Cabinet presided by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee mourned the death of those killed in the incident. In a resolution, the Cabinet said that "it has been an attack not just on a building but on what is the very heart of our system of governance, on what is symbol and the keystone of the largest democracy in the world." The resolution added that, "the first requisite for the battle is that each of us be vigilant, and that all of us remain united. The assault is yet another reminder that each of us must measure the issue we take up against the challenge that confronts the country."
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December - 13 
On the same night, SFs raided the old Jamia Masjid in Baramulla town and seized some guns, heavy weapons, and ammunition. The raid was conducted following disclosures by a detained HM terrorist.
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On the same night, SFs raided the old Jamia Masjid in Baramulla town and seized some guns, heavy weapons, and ammunition. The raid was conducted following disclosures by a detained HM terrorist.
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December - 13 
Police and other security agencies investigating the December 13 terrorist attack on Parliament arrested five persons from different parts of Delhi for questioning. All the five were being questioned by a joint team of intelligence agencies and polic
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Police and other security agencies investigating the December 13 terrorist attack on Parliament arrested five persons from different parts of Delhi for questioning. All the five were being questioned by a joint team of intelligence agencies and police. Raids have also been conducted in the walled city area and some parts of South Delhi.
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December - 13 
Police arrested five alleged associates of Afroze from different parts of the city on December 13.
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Police arrested five alleged associates of Afroze from different parts of the city on December 13.
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December - 13 
President KR Narayanan condemned the terrorist attack on Parliament House and expressed condolences to the families of the police and security personnel killed in the incident. In separate letters to Rajya Sabha Chairman Krishan Kant and Lok Sabha Sp
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President KR Narayanan condemned the terrorist attack on Parliament House and expressed condolences to the families of the police and security personnel killed in the incident. In separate letters to Rajya Sabha Chairman Krishan Kant and Lok Sabha Speaker G M C Balayogi, Narayanan said, "I am shocked to learn of the dastardly attempt by terrorists on our Parliament. I am relieved to know that fortunately you and other members of Parliament are safe."
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December - 13 
Security force personnel also ascertained an NDFB camp in the Chirang Reserve Forest in North Kokrajhar on the same day.
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Security force personnel also ascertained an NDFB camp in the Chirang Reserve Forest in North Kokrajhar on the same day.
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December - 13 
Security forces near Naharkatia killed an unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist after he opened fire on a joint police-army patrol. A .22 bore revolver, some ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the slain
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Security forces near Naharkatia killed an unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist after he opened fire on a joint police-army patrol. A .22 bore revolver, some ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the slain terrorist’s possession.
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December - 13 
The bomb disposal squad of the National Security Guards (NSG) removed and defused explosives contained in the car used by terrorists to enter Parliament on December 13. The car was taken into custody by the police for further investigation. About 30
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The bomb disposal squad of the National Security Guards (NSG) removed and defused explosives contained in the car used by terrorists to enter Parliament on December 13. The car was taken into custody by the police for further investigation. About 30 kg of RDX was recovered from the car. The Parliament complex has been sanitized and made safe. Other explosives carried by the terrorists in bags were also defused successfully. At least two grenades were also defused successfully. The Lok Sabha security has reportedly given ‘all clear signal’ so that Parliament session could be held on December 14. A red alert has been sounded and security beefed up at all key installations throughout the country. Security forces were put on maximum alert and surveillance strengthened at Assembly buildings, State Secretariats, Governor’s houses and other installations. Patrolling has also been intensified at vulnerable places in the State capitals. In Delhi, Army has been deployed at Parliament, North and South Blocks and key ministries.
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December - 13 
Two JeM terrorists were arrested from Kanachak in Udhampur district. The two were intercepted while attempting to infiltrate into India through the border with Pakistan. A gun, some ammunition and incriminating literature were seized from their posse
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Two JeM terrorists were arrested from Kanachak in Udhampur district. The two were intercepted while attempting to infiltrate into India through the border with Pakistan. A gun, some ammunition and incriminating literature were seized from their possession.
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December - 13 
Two woodcutters were killed by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists at the Ripur Forest Line No 2, under Kachugaon Police Station limits, in Kokrajhar District, on December 13. No arrests have been made so far in connecti
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Two woodcutters were killed by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists at the Ripur Forest Line No 2, under Kachugaon Police Station limits, in Kokrajhar District, on December 13. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killings.
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December - 13 
United States President George Bush phoned Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee soon after the terrorist attack on India’s Parliament on December 13 to express his condolences and offer assistance. A White House official said the US President offered
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United States President George Bush phoned Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee soon after the terrorist attack on India’s Parliament on December 13 to express his condolences and offer assistance. A White House official said the US President offered the services of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the State Department counter-terrorism groups to investigate into the attack. Secretary of State Collin Powell also called External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh to offer condolences and expressed ‘‘determination to co-operate with India in its fight against terrorism’", State Department officials said. The Russian President Vladimir Putin too called the Prime Minister and expressed sympathy and outright condemnation of the attack.
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December - 13 
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee, speaking on a resolution in State Legislative Assembly condemning the terrorist attack on Parliament, said that Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was behind all subversive activities in t
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West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee, speaking on a resolution in State Legislative Assembly condemning the terrorist attack on Parliament, said that Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was behind all subversive activities in the State. He said the ISI was sponsoring camps in Bhutan and Bangladesh for the terrorists of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and assisting them in their subversive activities in North Bengal. The Chief Minister added that the ISI was behind the recent incidents of abduction in the State and funding its operations from ransom and the narcotics trade. Pointing out that the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) had become active in Midnapore and Bankura, Bhattacharjee said this phenomenon was not isolated and was part of an international conspiracy to destablise India from within.
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December - 13 
Approximately 19 persons were injured when an explosive device went off in the premises of Abdul Hameed Colony residential apartments, Orangi Town, Karachi, on December 13. Official sources said another device was defused before it could explode. Sou
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Approximately 19 persons were injured when an explosive device went off in the premises of Abdul Hameed Colony residential apartments, Orangi Town, Karachi, on December 13. Official sources said another device was defused before it could explode. Sources added that the victims, members of the Agha Khan community, were returning after offering prayers and celebrating the 65th birthday of the community's spiritual leader Prince Karim Aga Khan. Media reports quoting official sources added that the community also has some people of Afghan origin and most of them are reported to be supporters of the Northern Alliance and fled to Karachi after the Taliban captured Afghanistan. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the explosion.
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December - 13 
Chief of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has denied Indian reports that his outfit was involved in the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament. "We deny this in clear terms. We never adopted such programs and missions. We do no
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Chief of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has denied Indian reports that his outfit was involved in the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament. "We deny this in clear terms. We never adopted such programs and missions. We do not target civilians. We do not consider it correct to attack parliament. We consider it against Shariat to kill common people. Jihad absolutely does not allow it. Such allegations are repeatedly levelled against us for nothing. Whenever such an incident takes place, Lashar-e-Taiba is blamed. We have asked them to present the proofs if they have some. I say with certainty that they do not have any evidence," Saeed said in an interview to the BBC. He also said that the Pakistani government cannot proscribe the LeT because "Jehad has been going on in Kashmir and Mujahideen are waging Jehad in the territory of Kashmir held by India. How can Pakistan government ban us?" He also added, "We and other people in Lashkar-e-Toiba belong to either Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is not justified to malign us with regard to Pakistan and malign it for cross border terrorism. It is a conspiracy of India. It wants to avail itself of the present situation and drag the USA and Britain with it."
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December - 13 
Pakistani media reports indicated that President Pervez Musharraf has agreed in principle to close down some of the madrassas (seminaries) involved in terrorist activities under the direct patronage of sectarian outfits. Reports indicate that the gov
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Pakistani media reports indicated that President Pervez Musharraf has agreed in principle to close down some of the madrassas (seminaries) involved in terrorist activities under the direct patronage of sectarian outfits. Reports indicate that the government is likely to make it mandatory for all heads of religious schools reportedly receiving foreign assistance to declare their sources of foreign funding.
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December - 13 
The government on December 13, while condemning the terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament, in New Delhi on the same day, said the news was received with shock. A government press note said: "The Government of Pakistan has received with shock the
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The government on December 13, while condemning the terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament, in New Delhi on the same day, said the news was received with shock. A government press note said: "The Government of Pakistan has received with shock the news about the attack on the Indian Parliament building in New Delhi by armed intruders, which has resulted in a number of casualties. The Government strongly and unequivocally condemns the attack".
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December - 13 
The Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomerate of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, while disassociating itself from the attacks on the Indian Parliament, claimed it was an attempt of the Indian intelligence agencies to "defame the freedom stru
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The Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomerate of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, while disassociating itself from the attacks on the Indian Parliament, claimed it was an attempt of the Indian intelligence agencies to "defame the freedom struggle of Indian occupied Kashmir." "Muttahida Jehad Council categorically says that attack on Indian Parliament is a plan of Indian intelligence agencies so that they could link the international war against terrorism with the freedom struggle of Indian held Kashmir," said a joint statement issued in Muzaffarabad on December 13, after an emergency meeting. MJC chairman Syed Salahuddin chaired the meeting.
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December - 13 
A report said security forces seized 11 country-made guns in Mahendranagar village, Sunsari, on December 13. Besides, an official said 103 insurgents have surrendered o the authorities in Sunsari.
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A report said security forces seized 11 country-made guns in Mahendranagar village, Sunsari, on December 13. Besides, an official said 103 insurgents have surrendered o the authorities in Sunsari.
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December - 13 
Nepal’s King Gyanendra strongly condemned the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament and expressed shock at the incident. In a message to the Indian President K R Narayanan, Gyanendra said it was a "hineous crime". The King also urged all
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Nepal’s King Gyanendra strongly condemned the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament and expressed shock at the incident. In a message to the Indian President K R Narayanan, Gyanendra said it was a "hineous crime". The King also urged all the countries in the world to work together "in combating and eliminating terrorism from the world." In a separate message, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba strongly condemned the terror attack against a "vital institution of democracy."
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December - 13 
Official sources added that 24 Maoists were arrested on December 13.
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Official sources added that 24 Maoists were arrested on December 13.
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December - 13 
Police in Nepal said on December 13 that five members of a family and another person were killed when Maoist insurgents triggered a bomb explosion inside a private residence in Tuslipur, Dang district.
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Police in Nepal said on December 13 that five members of a family and another person were killed when Maoist insurgents triggered a bomb explosion inside a private residence in Tuslipur, Dang district.
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December - 13 
Security forces killed a Maoist insurgent overnight in Chariko, Dolakha district on December 13.
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Security forces killed a Maoist insurgent overnight in Chariko, Dolakha district on December 13.
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December - 13 
Condemning the incident, Bangladesh foreign secretary Shamser Mobin Chowdhury said, "The Bangladesh government condemns the heinous attack….The government also deeply regrets the loss of innocent lives as a result of this act."
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Condemning the incident, Bangladesh foreign secretary Shamser Mobin Chowdhury said, "The Bangladesh government condemns the heinous attack….The government also deeply regrets the loss of innocent lives as a result of this act."
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December - 13 
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Quyeem, while addressing a discussion meeting in Dhaka on December 13, said that stern action would be taken against terrorists irrespective of their political identity or affiliation. H
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The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Quyeem, while addressing a discussion meeting in Dhaka on December 13, said that stern action would be taken against terrorists irrespective of their political identity or affiliation. He said, "The police officers, who would fail to take action against the terrorists, would be fired for the service."
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December - 13 
Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando while indicating on December 13 that the peace process would be revived soon added that the government was awaiting a call from Norway, which is brokering the peace effort between the government and the Liberation Ti
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Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando while indicating on December 13 that the peace process would be revived soon added that the government was awaiting a call from Norway, which is brokering the peace effort between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE). The Foreign Minister also said that India would be given a "major role" in the peace process, which he said "is a must". Fernando and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe would be visiting India between December 22 and 24 to meet the Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and other leaders.
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December - 13 
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on December 13 condemned the terrorist strike on India’s Parliament. In a message to Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, Wickremesinghe said he was "shocked to hear of the terrorist attack on the Lok Sa
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on December 13 condemned the terrorist strike on India’s Parliament. In a message to Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, Wickremesinghe said he was "shocked to hear of the terrorist attack on the Lok Sabha, the symbol of democracy in India, and condemned the "senseless violence".
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December - 14 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Lolipora in Baramulla district on December 14.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Lolipora in Baramulla district on December 14.
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December - 14 
A media report quoting a Union intelligence agency has recently identified 55 senior State government officials of Tripura who are maintaining links with various terrorist outfits. The agency is has reportedly already informed the State government ab
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A media report quoting a Union intelligence agency has recently identified 55 senior State government officials of Tripura who are maintaining links with various terrorist outfits. The agency is has reportedly already informed the State government about the findings and is keeping a close watch on their activities. Sources in the agency said, most of them have links with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), while the rest are assisting the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists. The reports added that a large part of the allocation made by the Union government, meant for development of the tribals, was being siphoned-off to the terrorists directly through these officers. They were also reported to be passing on classified information to the terrorists. Most of these officials are currently working in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTTAADC) run by the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), while some others are holding sensitive posts in the State government. The nexus between government officials and terrorist outfits came to fore following the arrest of senior Information and Cultural Officer Madhurjya Kolai for allegedly helping some college students to go to the NLFT camps in Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, for receiving training in urban insurgency. A court remanded him to police custody and the government suspended him from service
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December - 14 
A suspected terrorist of the Al Qaeda, arrested on December 3, 2001, would be produced before a Magistrate in Mumbai on December 14 following his desire to make a voluntary confession. The suspected terrorist Mohammed Afroz Abdul Razak had allegedly
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A suspected terrorist of the Al Qaeda, arrested on December 3, 2001, would be produced before a Magistrate in Mumbai on December 14 following his desire to make a voluntary confession. The suspected terrorist Mohammed Afroz Abdul Razak had allegedly conspired with others to blow up the House of Commons in London, Parliament House in New Delhi and Romal Towers in Sydney. Afroz has been charged with Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections, including 120-b (conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the nation) and 126 (committing depradation on the territories of power at peace with government of India).
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December - 14 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was arrested from the Masarhat area on December 14. Police sources said he is a former chief of Dihing Anchalik Parishad, an ULFA affiliate.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was arrested from the Masarhat area on December 14. Police sources said he is a former chief of Dihing Anchalik Parishad, an ULFA affiliate.
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December - 14 
According to media reports, the British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver, on December 14, rescheduled the trial of three persons, charged with killing 329 passengers in the 1985-bombing of Air India flight ‘Kanishka’, to November 2002. The tria
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According to media reports, the British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver, on December 14, rescheduled the trial of three persons, charged with killing 329 passengers in the 1985-bombing of Air India flight ‘Kanishka’, to November 2002. The trial of Ripudaman Singh Malik, Ajaib Singh Bagri and Inderjit Singh Reyat had originally been set for February 4, 2002.
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December - 14 
According to media reports, unidentified Naga militants have sent a note to the Oil and Natural Gas Commission Limited (ONGCL) demanding Rs 3 lakh as "annual tax", for operating in Changpang and Gholapani areas. The ONGCL received the letter on Novem
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According to media reports, unidentified Naga militants have sent a note to the Oil and Natural Gas Commission Limited (ONGCL) demanding Rs 3 lakh as "annual tax", for operating in Changpang and Gholapani areas. The ONGCL received the letter on November 26, and informed top police officials.
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December - 14 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi convened a high-level meeting on the same day with district administration and police officials in Guwahati to take stock of security arrangements in and around the capital city as well as the State. He said the union gover
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi convened a high-level meeting on the same day with district administration and police officials in Guwahati to take stock of security arrangements in and around the capital city as well as the State. He said the union government is yet to respond to the State government’s request for 30 companies of additional security forces.
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December - 14 
Earlier, on the night of December 14, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Potshai in Kupwara district. In a separate encounter in the same area, a civilian was injured after being trapped in the cross-fire.
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Earlier, on the night of December 14, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Potshai in Kupwara district. In a separate encounter in the same area, a civilian was injured after being trapped in the cross-fire.
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December - 14 
Foreign Secretary Chokila Iyer summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Ashraf Jehangir Qazi to the Foreign Office and demanded that the leadership of both the outfits should be taken into custody and their access to financial assets should be stopped imm
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Foreign Secretary Chokila Iyer summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Ashraf Jehangir Qazi to the Foreign Office and demanded that the leadership of both the outfits should be taken into custody and their access to financial assets should be stopped immediately.
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December - 14 
In Anantnag district, 14 civilians were injured in a grenade explosion at Achhabal.
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In Anantnag district, 14 civilians were injured in a grenade explosion at Achhabal.
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December - 14 
In Doda district, an attack by three unidentified terrorists on a security force (SF) camp at Kishtwar was repulsed.
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In Doda district, an attack by three unidentified terrorists on a security force (SF) camp at Kishtwar was repulsed.
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December - 14 
In Poonch district, three unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter at Mandi.
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In Poonch district, three unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter at Mandi.
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December - 14 
Minister for External Affairs Jaswant Singh said on December 14 that India had ‘technical evidence’ linking the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) with the attack on Parliament on December 13. When asked what the word ‘technical’ me
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Minister for External Affairs Jaswant Singh said on December 14 that India had ‘technical evidence’ linking the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) with the attack on Parliament on December 13. When asked what the word ‘technical’ meant in this context, a Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said enough evidence had been collected by several intelligence agencies, but it would not be right to comment on it now.
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December - 14 
Minutes after reconvening on December 14, Parliament was adjourned till December 18 after members passed a resolution condemning the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament. In separate resolutions, both Houses of Parliament resolved to wage a
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Minutes after reconvening on December 14, Parliament was adjourned till December 18 after members passed a resolution condemning the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament. In separate resolutions, both Houses of Parliament resolved to wage a united war against terrorism. Vice-President Krishan Kant, chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha speaker G M C Balayogi read out the respective resolutions to a full House, which assented unanimously and stood for a minute in silent homage to the dead and wounded. The resolution passed by the Lok Sabha said, ‘‘This cowardly attack was on the very freedom of the country...this cult of violence and hatred promoted by senseless elements having no faith in democratic institutions (only) reinforce our determination to fight this evil of terrorism...The entire nation has stood as one in upholding the country’s sovereignty and integrity and I’m sure it will do so now too...We rededicate ourselves to this task.’’ Vice President Krishna Kant said, " The cowardly and dastardly attack has shocked freedom lovers from all over the world….We resolve to unitedly fight this evil".
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December - 14 
On the night of December 14, two civilians were attacked and killed by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Kalaroos in Kupwara district.
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On the night of December 14, two civilians were attacked and killed by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Kalaroos in Kupwara district.
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December - 14 
Parliament reconvened on December 14 and a passed a unanimous resolution condemning the attack. Both the Houses were subsequently adjourned till December 18.
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Parliament reconvened on December 14 and a passed a unanimous resolution condemning the attack. Both the Houses were subsequently adjourned till December 18.
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December - 14 
Security agencies arrested six persons on December 14 in connection with the terrorist attack. Media reports quoting official sources said, a Delhi-based academic was arrested from his residence following investigations and was being questioned by jo
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Security agencies arrested six persons on December 14 in connection with the terrorist attack. Media reports quoting official sources said, a Delhi-based academic was arrested from his residence following investigations and was being questioned by joint team of various intelligence agencies on the details of mobile phones found in the bags of five slain terrorists. The intelligence agencies also reportedly laid their hands on intercepts of communication between the academic and terrorists and between the terrorists and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters in the days just preceding the attack. Five others were arrested from Prashant Vihar area. Two more persons, said to be Pakistani nationals, were also reportedly picked up from a New Delhi hotel minutes before they were to depart for Cananda and the United States.
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December - 14 
SFs announced on December 14 that they had arrested 14 terrorists of the Al-Omar Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) from Srinagar, who were involved in a series of grenade attacks. In a similar development, unconfirmed news reports said six suspec
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SFs announced on December 14 that they had arrested 14 terrorists of the Al-Omar Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) from Srinagar, who were involved in a series of grenade attacks. In a similar development, unconfirmed news reports said six suspected foreign mercenaries were arrested from New Delhi on December 13 and brought to Jammu for questioning. The six were arrested following interrogation of a terrorist arrested from Kanachak in Jammu district.
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December - 14 
The Assam government on December 14 formed a special task force to chalk out foolproof security arrangements of vital installations in the State capital Guwahati as well as the entire State in view of the terrorist attack on Parliament in New Delhi o
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The Assam government on December 14 formed a special task force to chalk out foolproof security arrangements of vital installations in the State capital Guwahati as well as the entire State in view of the terrorist attack on Parliament in New Delhi on December 13. The government has also directed the security forces to remain extra alert to avert any kind of terror attack. According to State Director General of Police Hare Krishna Deka, the task force comprises Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), IGP (Security), DIG (Security) and DIG (Central-West zone). Their recommendations would be followed in maintaining tight vigil in and around the Janata Bhavan, State Legislative Assembly premises, Guwahati High Court, Rajbhavan, Saraighat bridge, the Guwahati Refinary at Noonmati and other key installations.
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December - 14 
The Delhi police have reportedly established the suicide squad that stormed India’s Parliament on December 13. The squad reportedly comprised two Afghan nationals, two Kashmir residents and a Pakistan national.
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The Delhi police have reportedly established the suicide squad that stormed India’s Parliament on December 13. The squad reportedly comprised two Afghan nationals, two Kashmir residents and a Pakistan national.
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December - 14 
Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said, in Islamabad, on December 14, neither Osama bin Laden nor any Al Qaeda leaders have sought refuge in Pakistan. He refuted the claim of US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that Osama was in Pakistan. He said U
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Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said, in Islamabad, on December 14, neither Osama bin Laden nor any Al Qaeda leaders have sought refuge in Pakistan. He refuted the claim of US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that Osama was in Pakistan. He said US Foreign Secretary Colin Powell had confirmed in his statement that bin Laden was not in Pakistan and nobody knew his whereabouts. Haider added, "Both US secretaries should first decide what the truth is and only then release such kind of statements."
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December - 14 
Pakistan has denied Indian reports that the attack on the Parliament building in New Delhi on December 13 was carried out by terrorist outfits based in that country. "Pakistan has never in the past allowed its soil to be used for terrorism and neithe
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Pakistan has denied Indian reports that the attack on the Parliament building in New Delhi on December 13 was carried out by terrorist outfits based in that country. "Pakistan has never in the past allowed its soil to be used for terrorism and neither will it allow it in future," Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Khan said on December 14. He made this statement after Pakistan's High Commissioner in New Delhi, Jehangir Kazi, was summoned on the same day by the Indian Foreign Secretary and handed over a de marche asking Pakistan to stop these terrorist activities. Aziz Ahmed Khan said, "If India provides us with evidence, we will examine it. Pakistan has already strongly condemned the attack on the Indian parliament building resulting in a number of casualties. Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."
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December - 14 
Pakistani authorities said in Islamabad on December 14 that they had arrested approximately 340 persons, including 40 suspected Arab Al Qaeda terrorists, who had fought with the Taliban militia in Afghanistan. Approximately 300 Pakistanis have been a
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Pakistani authorities said in Islamabad on December 14 that they had arrested approximately 340 persons, including 40 suspected Arab Al Qaeda terrorists, who had fought with the Taliban militia in Afghanistan. Approximately 300 Pakistanis have been arrested over the past three weeks as they attempted to return across the border from Afghanistan following the defeat of the Taliban, Interior Ministry officials said.
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December - 14 
The Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) acting chief Syed Munawwar Hasan claimed on December 14 in Lahore that the attack on Indian parliament could be used by the United States as a justification to allow "revenge attacks" against Pakistan, the way Israel had been
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The Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) acting chief Syed Munawwar Hasan claimed on December 14 in Lahore that the attack on Indian parliament could be used by the United States as a justification to allow "revenge attacks" against Pakistan, the way Israel had been allowed to attack Palestine. He also claimed that the attack had been orchestrated by the Indian government to divert the attention of the international coalition against terrorism towards the ‘freedom struggle’ in Kashmir. He added that it was aimed at labelling the freedom movement as terrorism.
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December - 14 
The leaders of the Tehreek Nifaz-e-Shariat-e- Muhammadi (TNSM), Malakand division, have indicated that they might launch a forceful protest movement after the Ramadan season for the release of their Amir, Maulana Sufi Muhammad. They claimed that the
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The leaders of the Tehreek Nifaz-e-Shariat-e- Muhammadi (TNSM), Malakand division, have indicated that they might launch a forceful protest movement after the Ramadan season for the release of their Amir, Maulana Sufi Muhammad. They claimed that the Federal government wanted to create a law and order situation in the country as it had not yet released leaders like Qazi Hussain Ahmad, Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Maulana Sufi Muhammad.
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December - 14 
11 Maoists were arrested in Makwanpur and Dolpa districts, the Defence Ministry said in a release.
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11 Maoists were arrested in Makwanpur and Dolpa districts, the Defence Ministry said in a release.
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December - 14 
A report claimed that two Indians were arrested and automatic weapons were recovered from them during a search operation near the Bardiya-Kailali border.
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A report claimed that two Indians were arrested and automatic weapons were recovered from them during a search operation near the Bardiya-Kailali border.
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December - 14 
In an incident, six Maoist insurgents, including two women, were arrested and some arms and explosives recovered from their possession, at Shripur in Kanchanpur district.
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In an incident, six Maoist insurgents, including two women, were arrested and some arms and explosives recovered from their possession, at Shripur in Kanchanpur district.
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December - 14 
In the same district, four more were arrested, as police suspected that they were waiting in prowl to ambush policemen near the Jorsal bazaar on the Mechi Highway.
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In the same district, four more were arrested, as police suspected that they were waiting in prowl to ambush policemen near the Jorsal bazaar on the Mechi Highway.
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December - 14 
Media reports from Nepal said a Maoist insurgent was killed and eight others were arrested during clashes with security forces at Myaglung in Tehrathum district on December 14.
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Media reports from Nepal said a Maoist insurgent was killed and eight others were arrested during clashes with security forces at Myaglung in Tehrathum district on December 14.
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December - 14 
One person was arrested in Panchthar district from Bharapa village and some explosives and other items seized from his possession.
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One person was arrested in Panchthar district from Bharapa village and some explosives and other items seized from his possession.
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December - 14 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said on December 14 that there was no question of talks with the Maoist insurgents until they laid down arms. Deuba was responding to a reported plea by the insurgents following heavy reverses after the deployed to
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said on December 14 that there was no question of talks with the Maoist insurgents until they laid down arms. Deuba was responding to a reported plea by the insurgents following heavy reverses after the deployed to combat the insurgents. The Prime Minister said the insurgents will have to surrender all weapons, including those looted from the security forces, as well as the money they burgled from banks, if talks were to be initiated. He also denied that any secret talks with the insurgents were on.
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December - 14 
Three more Maoists, suspected to be involved in the December 9-attack on security forces in Baitadui district, had also surrendered on December 14 taking the number of surrenders in the district to 22.
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Three more Maoists, suspected to be involved in the December 9-attack on security forces in Baitadui district, had also surrendered on December 14 taking the number of surrenders in the district to 22.
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December - 14 
According to media reports, Bangladesh refuted Indian officials' claim that Northeast-based terrorist outfits were setting up camps or relocating bases in Bangladesh. Indian officials had reported that the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) was
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According to media reports, Bangladesh refuted Indian officials' claim that Northeast-based terrorist outfits were setting up camps or relocating bases in Bangladesh. Indian officials had reported that the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) was moving into Bangladesh to set up camps and bases. Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Reaz Rahman said, "Bangladesh does not support any form of sanctuary, or training, neither does it support any terrorist group in its territory." L. Sailo, a senior Police officer from Meghalaya, was quoted by a French news agency as having said: "We have been getting reports of ULFA units winding up camps inside Bhutan and trying to shift over to Bangladesh via Meghalaya, and in the process setting up some temporary shelters in parts of the Garo Hills."
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December - 14 
Another report said the rebels and troops clashed in the general area, 20km away from Welioya, on December 14, but there were no casualties on either side.
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Another report said the rebels and troops clashed in the general area, 20km away from Welioya, on December 14, but there were no casualties on either side.
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December - 15 
A security force personnel was killed in an encounter with terrorists of the Kuki National Front (Military Council) at their hideout in Monlom village in Ukhrul district on December 15. The other terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site.
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A security force personnel was killed in an encounter with terrorists of the Kuki National Front (Military Council) at their hideout in Monlom village in Ukhrul district on December 15. The other terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site.
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December - 15 
According to official sources, a left-wing extremist, Naxalite, leader from the Rayalaseema region and one of the founders of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist (Reorganising Committee), CPI-ML (ROC) Berrykamati Venkataramana alias Potula
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According to official sources, a left-wing extremist, Naxalite, leader from the Rayalaseema region and one of the founders of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist (Reorganising Committee), CPI-ML (ROC) Berrykamati Venkataramana alias Potula Suresh surrendered in Hyderabad on December 15. Police sources said the surrendered Naxalite was responsible for most of the offences committed by the ROC.
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December - 15 
Followings the arrest of a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist on December 15 from a Masarhat-based press of the recently published Saptahik Janasatta, and the absconding of five of his accomplices in Jorhat, the office premises of the w
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Followings the arrest of a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist on December 15 from a Masarhat-based press of the recently published Saptahik Janasatta, and the absconding of five of his accomplices in Jorhat, the office premises of the weekly was sealed. The arrested person has reportedly confessed that the weekly was being funded by the proscribed ULFA. Reports added that though he regularly wrote for the newspaper, he also collected funds and recruited new cadres for the outfit. Having formerly served as the ‘chief organising secretary of the Dihing Anchalik Parishad of the ULFA, the arrested person also acted as a prominent communicator for the ULFA.
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December - 15 
Four suspected Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), one security force (SF) personnel and two civilians were killed in an encounter at Takiabal in Baramulla district, on December 15. Two SF personnel, including an officer, were injured
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Four suspected Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), one security force (SF) personnel and two civilians were killed in an encounter at Takiabal in Baramulla district, on December 15. Two SF personnel, including an officer, were injured in the encounter.
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December - 15 
In a second ambush in the district by the terrorist, at Tral, an SF personnel and two civilians were killed while 12 other civilians sustained injuries. SF sources said the ambush was carried out by suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists.
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In a second ambush in the district by the terrorist, at Tral, an SF personnel and two civilians were killed while 12 other civilians sustained injuries. SF sources said the ambush was carried out by suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists.
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December - 15 
In Rajouri district, suspected Hizb-e-Islami terrorists killed an old couple and injured their son at Numb. The terrorists, who included a Pakistani ‘commander’ of the outfit, approached the family to guide them to the Line of Control (LoC), and atta
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In Rajouri district, suspected Hizb-e-Islami terrorists killed an old couple and injured their son at Numb. The terrorists, who included a Pakistani ‘commander’ of the outfit, approached the family to guide them to the Line of Control (LoC), and attacked the latter when they refused to do so.
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December - 15 
In the same district, two SF personnel were injured when an SF bus ran over a landmine at Kalaal on the night of December 15.
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In the same district, two SF personnel were injured when an SF bus ran over a landmine at Kalaal on the night of December 15.
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December - 15 
On the same day, an SF personnel was killed and two others injured when unidentified terrorists ambushed a patrol party at Shopian in Pulwama district. A civilian was killed and another injured when the patrol party retaliated after the ambush.
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On the same day, an SF personnel was killed and two others injured when unidentified terrorists ambushed a patrol party at Shopian in Pulwama district. A civilian was killed and another injured when the patrol party retaliated after the ambush.
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December - 15 
Police sources said, on December 15, 22 people have been detained for questioning in connection the December 13-suicide attack on Parliament in New Delhi. Among those detained was a person found to be in possession of a map of the Parliament complex.
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Police sources said, on December 15, 22 people have been detained for questioning in connection the December 13-suicide attack on Parliament in New Delhi. Among those detained was a person found to be in possession of a map of the Parliament complex. Official sources also claimed that the identity of the five suicide attackers has been established. They, however, refused to disclose details on the ground that it might hamper further investigations.
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December - 15 
Security force personnel on December 15 arrested three terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) from the Motapam village near Dholaghat in Tinsukia district. Three shotguns and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from them, who ar
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Security force personnel on December 15 arrested three terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) from the Motapam village near Dholaghat in Tinsukia district. Three shotguns and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from them, who are suspected to have been involved in a bank robbery committed in Makum in the year 2000 in which Rs 18 lakh was looted.
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December - 15 
Syed Salahuddin, ‘Supreme Commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed in an interview to the Voice of America (VOA) that the attack on the Indian Parliament was an attempt to take advantage of the anti-terrorism scenario on the international le
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Syed Salahuddin, ‘Supreme Commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed in an interview to the Voice of America (VOA) that the attack on the Indian Parliament was an attempt to take advantage of the anti-terrorism scenario on the international level. "We believe that an attempt will be made to hold an organization responsible for the incident, which is presently active in Kashmir against illegal occupation of India. It is not understandable how they entered the highly guarded Parliament in a high security zone. And no Minister or MP was wounded in the attack," he said. He also claimed that the attack was a "calculated action to create justification for black law of POTO, which would give the Indians an added opportunity to suppress the ongoing struggle in Occupied Kashmir." Salahuddin also stated that no terrorist outfit active in Jammu and Kashmir was involved in this incident.
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December - 15 
The left wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s War Group (PWG) in a statement on December 15 said the proscription of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the promulgation of the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) were part of a larger con
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The left wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s War Group (PWG) in a statement on December 15 said the proscription of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the promulgation of the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) were part of a larger conspiracy to ultimately "ban trade union rights and finally muzzle the right to free speech and association." The statement also threatened that a "peoples’ war" would be launched against such "draconian measures". The statement, which was circulated in several newspaper offices in Patna, added that anti-terrorism had "become a pretext to launch systematic attacks on people of the country to serve the interest of imperialism, feudalism and comprador bureaucratic capitalism." Adding that the ban on MCC and the promulgation of POTO was "… aimed at curbing democratic rights and to protect huge profits of politicians, big business houses and illicit wealth usurped by top bureaucrats from peoples' wrath", the outfit claimed it was for this reason that the government had not even considered a ban on dangerous terrorist organisations, including the Bajrang Dal, Ranvir Sena and other "armed fascist gangs".
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December - 15 
Pakistani authorities on December 15 arrested 31 Arab Al Qaeda cadres in the Kurram tribal agency after they crossed the border from the Tora Bora area in eastern Afghanistan. Media sources indicated that the Arabs, majority of them Yemenis, were arr
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Pakistani authorities on December 15 arrested 31 Arab Al Qaeda cadres in the Kurram tribal agency after they crossed the border from the Tora Bora area in eastern Afghanistan. Media sources indicated that the Arabs, majority of them Yemenis, were arrested four kilometers inside Pakistani territory by personnel of the paramilitary Kurram Militia. They had crossed the Durand Line border via the Zeran Tangi pass.
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December - 15 
Syed Salahuddin, ‘Supreme Commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed in an interview to the Voice of America (VOA) that the attack on the Indian Parliament was an attempt to take advantage of the anti-terrorism scenario on the international le
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Syed Salahuddin, ‘Supreme Commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed in an interview to the Voice of America (VOA) that the attack on the Indian Parliament was an attempt to take advantage of the anti-terrorism scenario on the international level. "We believe that an attempt will be made to hold an organization responsible for the incident, which is presently active in Kashmir against illegal occupation of India. It is not understandable how they entered the highly guarded Parliament in a high security zone. And no Minister or MP was wounded in the attack," he said. He also claimed that the attack was a "calculated action to create justification for black law of POTO, which would give the Indians an added opportunity to suppress the ongoing struggle in Occupied Kashmir." Salahuddin also stated that no terrorist outfit active in Jammu and Kashmir was involved in this incident.
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December - 15 
A Defence Ministry release said 144 Maoist insurgents or suspects were arrested in seven districts in Nepal, including 26 in Bhaktapur, on December 15.
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A Defence Ministry release said 144 Maoist insurgents or suspects were arrested in seven districts in Nepal, including 26 in Bhaktapur, on December 15.
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December - 15 
Media reports from Nepal said 10 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes with the Army in Jagatipur village, Jajarkot district, on December 15.
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Media reports from Nepal said 10 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes with the Army in Jagatipur village, Jajarkot district, on December 15.
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December - 15 
Reports also said security forces continued with search and seizure in various parts of the country. In the operations, on December 15, eight guns, ammunition and explosives were recovered at a village in Myagdhi district. Besides, explosives, and ex
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Reports also said security forces continued with search and seizure in various parts of the country. In the operations, on December 15, eight guns, ammunition and explosives were recovered at a village in Myagdhi district. Besides, explosives, and extremist literature and combat dresses were seized from a village in Bhajang district.
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December - 15 
The insurgents attacked the Army twice, in Salleri, Solokhumbu district, though there was no immediate information on the casualties.
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The insurgents attacked the Army twice, in Salleri, Solokhumbu district, though there was no immediate information on the casualties.
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December - 15 
The Sri Lankan Army said two government troops were wounded in the Kilaly general area, 10km away from Kodikamam when they came under attack from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) on December 15.
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The Sri Lankan Army said two government troops were wounded in the Kilaly general area, 10km away from Kodikamam when they came under attack from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) on December 15.
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December - 15 
Two government troops and one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel were killed in clashes in the Kakkayankulam general area, 19km away from Vavuniya, on December 15. Another soldier was wounded in the incident, the Army said. Besides, a huge
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Two government troops and one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel were killed in clashes in the Kakkayankulam general area, 19km away from Vavuniya, on December 15. Another soldier was wounded in the incident, the Army said. Besides, a huge haul of arms, explosives, communication equipment and a Global Positioning System (GPS) were recovered from the site.
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December - 16 
According to a media report, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has offered to mediate peace in the North Eastern region by being an intermediary between the union government and the various terrorist outfits. He said, "The Government of India is a
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According to a media report, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has offered to mediate peace in the North Eastern region by being an intermediary between the union government and the various terrorist outfits. He said, "The Government of India is already utilizing my services in matters concerning restoration of peace in the North-east. But, I would like to make it clear that I am ready to directly mediate peace between the government and the insurgent groups." He said he was ready to try and bring not only the Naga groups but also the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and other terrorist outfits in the region for talks with the Centre. Commenting on the ongoing Naga peace talks, Zoramthanga said, "The Prime Minister has done the right thing by agreeing to directly meet with the NSCN (I-M) leaders in Japan. But, I feel that entering into peace negotiations with all the Naga rebel groups, either jointly or separately, and then signing an agreement will bring permanent peace in the Naga areas."
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December - 16 
According to media reports, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has questioned the re-conciliation move initiated by Naga Hoho and churches. The NSCN (IM) Steering Committee, the highest policy level body of the outfit
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According to media reports, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has questioned the re-conciliation move initiated by Naga Hoho and churches. The NSCN (IM) Steering Committee, the highest policy level body of the outfit, in a statement released on December 16 said, it welcomed "any genuine efforts for re-conciliation and unity among the Nagas but the present move by the Naga Hoho coordination committee would be a waste of time and energy." It observed that unity and re-conciliation cannot be achieved at the ‘cost of national principle’. As reported earlier, in order to bring about unity and understanding among the various Naga tribes and organisations, different tribal Hohos (councils), churches and other NGOs, under the aegis of Naga Hoho Coordination Committee, are scheduled to launch a re-conciliation process in the entire Naga-inhabited areas on December 20 with the central function at Kohima, Nagaland.
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December - 16 
According to official sources, a suspected Maoist insurgent from Nepal was arrested at Jaulibi check post, Pithoragarh district while he was trying to cross the International Border on December 16.
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According to official sources, a suspected Maoist insurgent from Nepal was arrested at Jaulibi check post, Pithoragarh district while he was trying to cross the International Border on December 16.
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December - 16 
Delhi Police Commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma said the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament was carried out by Pakistani nationals belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) with possible support from the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) under the guidance of Pa
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Delhi Police Commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma said the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament was carried out by Pakistani nationals belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) with possible support from the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) under the guidance of Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). He said in Delhi on December 16, the interrogation of the four arrested persons revealed that the ISI was ‘clearly connected’ for last three to four months with the conspiracy and the Pakistan government was aware of it. He said the four arrested persons were trained by the ISI in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sharma added, "But if the ISI was involved then the Pakistan (government) must be aware of the plot". All the five terrorists were Pakistani nationals identified as Mohammed (leader), Hamza, Haider alias Tufial, Rana and Raja. All of them were active terrorists of the JeM. They had assembled in Delhi throughout November and December, on the instructions of the JeM commander Ghazi Baba, who is based in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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December - 16 
Four suicide terrorists, fidayeen, of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed when they unsuccessfully attempted to storm a security force base at Tral in Pulwama district, on December 16. Two SF personnel were injured in the attack.
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Four suicide terrorists, fidayeen, of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed when they unsuccessfully attempted to storm a security force base at Tral in Pulwama district, on December 16. Two SF personnel were injured in the attack.
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December - 16 
In another incident, two terrorists, including an ‘operations commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Naini in Rajouri district. The two were intercepted while attempting to infiltrate through the Line of Control and en
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In another incident, two terrorists, including an ‘operations commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Naini in Rajouri district. The two were intercepted while attempting to infiltrate through the Line of Control and engaged in an encounter.
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December - 16 
Jammu and Kashmir police chief AK Suri, while talking to a private news channel on December 16, said the leader of the suicide squad that attacked Parliament was one of the hijackers of the Indian Airlines plane IC-814, which was hijacked in December
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Jammu and Kashmir police chief AK Suri, while talking to a private news channel on December 16, said the leader of the suicide squad that attacked Parliament was one of the hijackers of the Indian Airlines plane IC-814, which was hijacked in December 1999.
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December - 16 
Media reports on December 16 said the Nizamabad district police is adopting a pro-active approach for speedy trial of cases pending against surrendered Naxalites. In this connection, the police have reportedly identified 60 cases involving 700 surren
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Media reports on December 16 said the Nizamabad district police is adopting a pro-active approach for speedy trial of cases pending against surrendered Naxalites. In this connection, the police have reportedly identified 60 cases involving 700 surrendered Naxalites and held discussions with the District and Sessions Judge, urging him to make arrangements for early disposal of cases.
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December - 16 
One more security force personnel, injured in the terrorist attack, died at the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital on December 16, raising the death toll to 13.
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One more security force personnel, injured in the terrorist attack, died at the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital on December 16, raising the death toll to 13.
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December - 16 
Police in Dhansiri on December 16 arrested two persons for allegedly providing shelter to a group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists at their house on December 11.
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Police in Dhansiri on December 16 arrested two persons for allegedly providing shelter to a group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists at their house on December 11.
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December - 16 
The General Officer Command-in-Chief GOC-in-C, 33 Corps of the Indian Army, Lt. Gen. Ashok Chaki, while speaking at Sukhna near Siliguri, West Bengal, on December 16, said different terrorist groups aided by Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (IS
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The General Officer Command-in-Chief GOC-in-C, 33 Corps of the Indian Army, Lt. Gen. Ashok Chaki, while speaking at Sukhna near Siliguri, West Bengal, on December 16, said different terrorist groups aided by Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) were active in North Bengal. He said, "The Army intelligence along with other State and Central government agencies are keeping a strict vigil over the situation and we are ready to extend all help to authorities whenever required". The Army commander said, while North Bengal and Sikkim were strategically important to the Army, the border area was turning out to be a cause of particular concern because of Maoist activities and reports of ISI bases in Nepal.
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December - 16 
Three activists of the Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), accused of being involved in unlawful activities, were released on bail from the Beur jail on December 16. The bails were reportedly granted due to failure of the police to file a cha
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Three activists of the Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), accused of being involved in unlawful activities, were released on bail from the Beur jail on December 16. The bails were reportedly granted due to failure of the police to file a charge sheet against them in time.
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December - 16 
Union Home Minister LK Advani, while talking to a private news channel, said the political and military leadership of the country would take an appropriate action on the demand for following a policy of hot pursuit of terrorists across the Line of Co
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Union Home Minister LK Advani, while talking to a private news channel, said the political and military leadership of the country would take an appropriate action on the demand for following a policy of hot pursuit of terrorists across the Line of Control (LoC). He added that the government was aware of the popular sentiment on the issue and it would take that into account while taking any decision which would be on its own strength.
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December - 16 
According to media reports, political authorities at Torkham in Afghanistan have arrested 110 Pakistani Jehadis. These Pakistanis, three of them from Sindh province and the rest from various districts of Punjab, were arrested by forces loyal to the r
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According to media reports, political authorities at Torkham in Afghanistan have arrested 110 Pakistani Jehadis. These Pakistanis, three of them from Sindh province and the rest from various districts of Punjab, were arrested by forces loyal to the ruling Eastern Shoora after the defeat of the Taliban militia and had been kept in detention since then. The arrested are reported to have been divided into three groups and lodged in jails in Landikotal, Bara and Jamrud. Sources indicated that inquiries are under way against these Jehadis to ascertain if any of them is wanted in Pakistan for involvement in sectarian violence. Official as well as Afghan sources also said that the arrested persons were not part of Maulana Sufi Mohammed’s Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) and were affiliated to various Pakistan-based terrorist outfits. The list of their names and addresses indicates that a majority of the pro-Taliban fighters are from Bhakar, Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, Mandi Bahauddin and Bahawalnagar.
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December - 16 
While refuting Indian reports that the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament had been carried out by the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeI) with the co-operation of the Inter-Services Intelligence agency, Pakistan asked India to accept its offer of holding
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While refuting Indian reports that the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament had been carried out by the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeI) with the co-operation of the Inter-Services Intelligence agency, Pakistan asked India to accept its offer of holding a joint inquiry into the incident. Military regime spokesperson Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi said, in Islamabad, on December 16, the Delhi Police report was "baseless" and "concocted". "All these allegations are unfounded and fabricated…We are ready to give a firm assurance that if on the basis of a joint enquiry anybody based in Pakistan was found involved in the attack we will proceed against him," Qureshi added. He pointed out that President Pervez Musharraf had already condemned the attack on the Indian Parliament as an act of terrorism and had assured Pakistan's full co-operation in the nvestigation. Commenting on the Indian government’s rejection of an offer made by the United States to lend the services of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for carrying out the investigation, he claimed, involvement of the FBI would have eliminated the chances of fabrication of evidence. Qureshi also added, "We will take action if we are provided with an evidence or proof of involvement of any Pakistani organisation or individuals."
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December - 16 
On December 16, one more insurgent was shot dead and six more arrested in Manpur village, Bardia.
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On December 16, one more insurgent was shot dead and six more arrested in Manpur village, Bardia.
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December - 16 
Other reports said a large cache of arms, explosives and combat dresses were recovered in Dhangadi and Kanchanpur districts, on December 16, in search operations and 13 insurgents arrested.
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Other reports said a large cache of arms, explosives and combat dresses were recovered in Dhangadi and Kanchanpur districts, on December 16, in search operations and 13 insurgents arrested.
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December - 16 
Security forces and the insurgents clashed in Ranimatta, Dailekh district, while the Army conducted aerial operations in Dolakha, on December 16.
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Security forces and the insurgents clashed in Ranimatta, Dailekh district, while the Army conducted aerial operations in Dolakha, on December 16.
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December - 16 
Naval troops clashed with a group of LTTE rebels and killed one, in the Irakkandi general area, 20km away from Trincomalee.
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Naval troops clashed with a group of LTTE rebels and killed one, in the Irakkandi general area, 20km away from Trincomalee.
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December - 17 
A government official was attacked by and killed by unidentified gunmen in Srinagar on December 17. News reports speculate that this was likely to be a case of personal vendetta, though the involvement of terrorists was not ruled out.
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A government official was attacked by and killed by unidentified gunmen in Srinagar on December 17. News reports speculate that this was likely to be a case of personal vendetta, though the involvement of terrorists was not ruled out.
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December - 17 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Chadoura in Budgam district on December 17. In Kupwara district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in separate encounters at the Sogam and Kanthpora forests.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Chadoura in Budgam district on December 17. In Kupwara district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in separate encounters at the Sogam and Kanthpora forests.
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December - 17 
A news report on December 17, citing SF sources said that since 1999, suicide terrorists, fidayeen of several outfits launched 42 attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and killed 143 SF personnel and 53 civilians. These sources added that 99 per cent of these
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A news report on December 17, citing SF sources said that since 1999, suicide terrorists, fidayeen of several outfits launched 42 attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and killed 143 SF personnel and 53 civilians. These sources added that 99 per cent of these attacks were foiled by SF personnel and 44 fidayeen have been killed while repulsing these attacks. The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has been the main outfit using this tactic and its squads accounted for 35 such attacks. The Al Badr has carried out three suicide attacks, while the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Jamait-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) have carried out two such attacks. Providing a district wise break-up of these attacks, the report said that 10 attacks were carried out in Srinagar, eight in Kupwara, six in Poonch, four each in Doda and Baramulla, three in Budgam, two each in Anantnag and Pulwama and one in Jammu.
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December - 17 
According to media reports, Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) and terrorists of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) exchanged fire at Vaitin village, near the Manipur border, after the latter attacked the MAP outpost on December 17. While no loss of
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According to media reports, Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) and terrorists of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) exchanged fire at Vaitin village, near the Manipur border, after the latter attacked the MAP outpost on December 17. While no loss of life or injuries has been reported on the MAP’s side, any UNLF casualty was not yet known. Official sources added that the terrorists managed to escape towards Manipur. The UNLF attack, the second on the outpost, followed the recent surrender of two of their activists with two AK-56 assault rifles and an unspecified number of rounds of ammunition.
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December - 17 
According to media reports, senior military officials told the CCS that crossing the LoC could lead to a four-to-six week war with Pakistan, and, in an extreme case, a nuclear exchange. The armed forces reportedly favoured covert action ‘within the s
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According to media reports, senior military officials told the CCS that crossing the LoC could lead to a four-to-six week war with Pakistan, and, in an extreme case, a nuclear exchange. The armed forces reportedly favoured covert action ‘within the spaces available’, alongside a politico-diplomatic offensive of inflicting costs on Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism.
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December - 17 
According to media reports, the Union government has decided to deploy three additional battalions of the Special Services Bureau (SSB) in seven districts of north Bihar bordering Nepal to check terrorist infiltration. The Union Home Ministry has als
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According to media reports, the Union government has decided to deploy three additional battalions of the Special Services Bureau (SSB) in seven districts of north Bihar bordering Nepal to check terrorist infiltration. The Union Home Ministry has also reportedly decided to set up a training centre of the SSB in the region and post an officer of the rank of Inspector General (IG) to monitor and supervise SSB operations in the State. Six battalions of the SSB are alredy deployed along the border in West Champaran, East Champaran and Madhubani districts. The State shares a 735-km border with Nepal.
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December - 17 
Delhi police, on December 17, arrested two more persons in connection with the December 13 –terrorist attack on Parliament. Police sources said Subhash Malhotra, owner of the house in Gandhi Vihar in Mukherjee Nagar, which was taken on rent by the t
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Delhi police, on December 17, arrested two more persons in connection with the December 13 –terrorist attack on Parliament. Police sources said Subhash Malhotra, owner of the house in Gandhi Vihar in Mukherjee Nagar, which was taken on rent by the terrorists, and Virendra Pal, a local property dealer, were arrested for not informing the police about the tenants. Virender Pal reportedly helped the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Afzal to procure house on rent, presenting himself as a student.
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December - 17 
In a similar but separate attack, an SF personnel on leave, was attacked and injured at Kakapora in Pulwama district.
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In a similar but separate attack, an SF personnel on leave, was attacked and injured at Kakapora in Pulwama district.
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December - 17 
In the same city, an SF personnel was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists.
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In the same city, an SF personnel was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists.
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December - 17 
In the same district, a civilian was injured after being caught in the cross-fire during an encounter at Hapatnar.
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In the same district, a civilian was injured after being caught in the cross-fire during an encounter at Hapatnar.
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December - 17 
In the same district, a counter-insurgency activist and a civilian were injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Awanitpore.
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In the same district, a counter-insurgency activist and a civilian were injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Awanitpore.
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December - 17 
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met in New Delhi on December 17 to discuss options, including retaliatory strikes at targets across the Line of Control (LoC). Senior military officials, including Chief of Naval Staff Sushil Kumar, Vice-Ch
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India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met in New Delhi on December 17 to discuss options, including retaliatory strikes at targets across the Line of Control (LoC). Senior military officials, including Chief of Naval Staff Sushil Kumar, Vice-Chief of Army Staff N.C. Vij and Vice-Chief of Air Staff S.Krishnaswamy reputedly briefed the CCS on the likely consequences of a political decision to take military action against Pakistan for engineering cross-border terrorism. Official sources indicated that consensus emerged on a more measured response, in keeping with India’s political and diplomatic offensive against Pakistan.
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December - 17 
Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah, on December 17, denounced Pakistan’s offer for a joint probe into the attack on Parliament saying Pakistan had already shown its lack of seriousness by blaming Indian intelligence agencies for the
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Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah, on December 17, denounced Pakistan’s offer for a joint probe into the attack on Parliament saying Pakistan had already shown its lack of seriousness by blaming Indian intelligence agencies for the attack. The Minister said, after the clinching evidence in the ghastly attack on Parliament proving Pakistan’s involvement, the incident was enough of an ‘eye opener’ for the world about Pakistan’s nefarious designs to keep the South Asian region unstable. Abdullah added that the full proof evidence gathered by police and the Union intelligence agencies against Pakistan attracted the United Nations Resolution 1373 and on terrorism and now the world body needs to react.
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December - 17 
Official reports on December 17 clarified that of the four persons killed during an attack by suicide terrorists, fidayeen on an SF base at Tral, Pulwama on December 16, two were civilians and the other two were Pakistani mercenaries of the Jaish-e-M
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Official reports on December 17 clarified that of the four persons killed during an attack by suicide terrorists, fidayeen on an SF base at Tral, Pulwama on December 16, two were civilians and the other two were Pakistani mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammed. Earlier reports had said that the four killed were Pakistani fidayeen of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.
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December - 17 
On December 17, Secretary of State Colin Powell said the United States was trying to prevent a new conflict by persuading the two countries to cooperate against those behind the December 13 attack on Parliament, which killed 14 persons, including fiv
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On December 17, Secretary of State Colin Powell said the United States was trying to prevent a new conflict by persuading the two countries to cooperate against those behind the December 13 attack on Parliament, which killed 14 persons, including five terrorists.
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December - 17 
On the night of December 17, a civilian, suspected of aiding terrorists, was arrested during search operations at Nakka, Poonch.
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On the night of December 17, a civilian, suspected of aiding terrorists, was arrested during search operations at Nakka, Poonch.
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December - 17 
Police in Imphal East and West districts have arrested two terrorists each of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on December 17.
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Police in Imphal East and West districts have arrested two terrorists each of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on December 17.
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December - 17 
Security force personnel in an operation conducted jointly with the police at Tingkhong arrested a Myanmar-trained hard core terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) along with a supporter from Lengrai village, on December 17. The arre
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Security force personnel in an operation conducted jointly with the police at Tingkhong arrested a Myanmar-trained hard core terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) along with a supporter from Lengrai village, on December 17. The arrested terrorist is reported to be the ‘chief controller’ of the Tipling, Tingrai Sakha of the Dihing Anchalik Parishad, an ULFA affiliate.
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December - 17 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in a joint operation with the Anti-Terrorist Squad recovered around 5.20 kg of RDX, hand grenades, mines, accessories for assembling bombs, and a site plan, in Patan district, on December 17. This was almost
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in a joint operation with the Anti-Terrorist Squad recovered around 5.20 kg of RDX, hand grenades, mines, accessories for assembling bombs, and a site plan, in Patan district, on December 17. This was almost at the same spot where a huge cache of arms and ammunition were seized in October 2001. The CBI also seized a letter head slip that said Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and a site plan with directions in Urdu.
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December - 17 
The draft of the statement that Union Home Minister LK Advani is expected to make in Parliament on December 18 was also finalised at the meeting.
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The draft of the statement that Union Home Minister LK Advani is expected to make in Parliament on December 18 was also finalised at the meeting.
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December - 17 
Two former Ministers escaped assassination attempts ahead of elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly, due in February 2002. The attacks were made during election campaigns at different locations, official sources said in Imphal, on December 18.
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Two former Ministers escaped assassination attempts ahead of elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly, due in February 2002. The attacks were made during election campaigns at different locations, official sources said in Imphal, on December 18. Unidentified terrorists made an abortive attempt on former Minister S Rajen on December 17 while he was campaigning at Heibongpokpi, Lamshang Assembly constituency. Former Manipur Fishery Minister N Biren also came under attack when he was on his way home at Phayeng. No terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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December - 17 
Pakistan on December 17 denied Indian reports that the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), its external intelligence agency, was involved in the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament. Federal Secretary for Information Syed Anawar Mehmood
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Pakistan on December 17 denied Indian reports that the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), its external intelligence agency, was involved in the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament. Federal Secretary for Information Syed Anawar Mehmood said, "The government of Pakistan would never accept any such baseless and unfounded accusations being levelled by New Delhi without any solid proof."
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December - 17 
A security force personnel was shot dead in Salleri, Solokhumbu district by the insurgents using a sophisticated, long-range weapon for the first time since the insurgency was launched in 1996.
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A security force personnel was shot dead in Salleri, Solokhumbu district by the insurgents using a sophisticated, long-range weapon for the first time since the insurgency was launched in 1996.
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December - 17 
Another report on December 17 said some 60 Maoists and suspects have been arrested for questioning in various districts.
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Another report on December 17 said some 60 Maoists and suspects have been arrested for questioning in various districts.
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December - 17 
In Dolakha district, a woman and her son were killed in a land mine explosion at Suri village, media reports on December 17 said.
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In Dolakha district, a woman and her son were killed in a land mine explosion at Suri village, media reports on December 17 said.
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December - 17 
Media reports from Nepal said four Maoist insurgents were killed in three different encounters on December 17. Two were killed in Buda village, Rolpa district in an encounter, and in the subsequent search operation 52 hidden arms were recovered.
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Media reports from Nepal said four Maoist insurgents were killed in three different encounters on December 17. Two were killed in Buda village, Rolpa district in an encounter, and in the subsequent search operation 52 hidden arms were recovered.
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December - 17 
Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Prajwalla J B Rana called upon the Maoist insurgents to surrender arms and talk peace. He said it was the duty of the Army to disarm the Maoists and make them sue for peace. Gen. Rana was speaking on Nepal Television,
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Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Prajwalla J B Rana called upon the Maoist insurgents to surrender arms and talk peace. He said it was the duty of the Army to disarm the Maoists and make them sue for peace. Gen. Rana was speaking on Nepal Television, on December 17. Defending troops’ deployment, he said the Maoists escalated their violence and attacked the Army barracks, killing troops and looting weapons, at a time when the Army was providing protection to the development works under way. Gen. Rana also said 58 troops have been injured in operations against the insurgents, since the Army was inducted, but did not disclose the number of soldiers killed. The Army chief claimed that the Maoist insurgent violence would not have reached its present high state if the Army had been deployed earlier to combat the insurgents and indirectly blamed the elected government(s) for not seeking assistance, as provided for in the Constitution of the country. He, thus, denied claims that the Army had in the past refused to be deployed against the insurgents.
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December - 17 
The Defence Ministry said one Maoist insurgent was shot dead and another injured in Rolpa district, while a woman insurgent was arrested and socket bombs recovered, on December 17.
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The Defence Ministry said one Maoist insurgent was shot dead and another injured in Rolpa district, while a woman insurgent was arrested and socket bombs recovered, on December 17.
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December - 17 
A soldier was wounded in clashes with the LTTE, on December 17, in the Puthukulam general area, 11km away from Vavuniya.
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A soldier was wounded in clashes with the LTTE, on December 17, in the Puthukulam general area, 11km away from Vavuniya.
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December - 17 
Another report said the pistol group of the LTTE killed a civilian in Mannar on December 17.
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Another report said the pistol group of the LTTE killed a civilian in Mannar on December 17.
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December - 17 
In another incident, one person was killed and another injured in a grenade explosion in the Eravur general area, near Batticaloa.
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In another incident, one person was killed and another injured in a grenade explosion in the Eravur general area, near Batticaloa.
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December - 17 
The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) rebels fired at a dominating patrol of government troops and injured two in the Mahindapura general area, 33km from Trincomalee on December 17.
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The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) rebels fired at a dominating patrol of government troops and injured two in the Mahindapura general area, 33km from Trincomalee on December 17.
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December - 18 
A civilian injured in the December 17-grenade explosion at Achhabal, Anantnag, succumbed to his injuries on December 18.
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A civilian injured in the December 17-grenade explosion at Achhabal, Anantnag, succumbed to his injuries on December 18.
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December - 18 
A Delhi police personnel who was injured in the attack on Parliament died on December 18. With this death, the toll in the incident has gone up to 14.
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A Delhi police personnel who was injured in the attack on Parliament died on December 18. With this death, the toll in the incident has gone up to 14.
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December - 18 
A Pakistani ‘district commander’ of the Al Badr and an associate were killed in an encounter at Hari, Poonch district.
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A Pakistani ‘district commander’ of the Al Badr and an associate were killed in an encounter at Hari, Poonch district.
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December - 18 
According to media reports, police in Nalbari, on December 18, arrested a woman terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Sunu Gogoi alias Mitali of Jaipur village in Dibrugarh district and one of her associates, while they were on thei
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According to media reports, police in Nalbari, on December 18, arrested a woman terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Sunu Gogoi alias Mitali of Jaipur village in Dibrugarh district and one of her associates, while they were on their way to an ULFA camp in Bhutan.
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December - 18 
According to official sources, police have unearthed an arms dump of the left-wing extremist, Naxalite group, Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janasakthi) faction, at Garjanapalli village, Sircilla mandal, on December 18.
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According to official sources, police have unearthed an arms dump of the left-wing extremist, Naxalite group, Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janasakthi) faction, at Garjanapalli village, Sircilla mandal, on December 18.
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December - 18 
At a meeting with Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament (MPs) on December 18, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said the December 13-attack on Parliament was the most dangerous challenge so far to India’s national security. He said the
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At a meeting with Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament (MPs) on December 18, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said the December 13-attack on Parliament was the most dangerous challenge so far to India’s national security. He said the punishment for the attack would be as big as the crime. He said it was providence that rescued Parliament on December 13 to enable "us to complete the unfinished task of rooting out the terrorist menace in the country". Commenting on Pakistan’s proposal for a joint probe into the incident, Vajpayee said, "The crime has been committed on our soil, so we will probe it and we will punish it". He added, the documents had been sent to Pakistan, including evidence pointing to the involvement of the Pakistan-based terrorist outfits.
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December - 18 
China has strongly condemned the December 13 terrorist attacks on Parliament, saying it opposed any form of terrorist act. "We strongly condemn the violent terrorist incident," Chinese foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan said in a letter to External Affair
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China has strongly condemned the December 13 terrorist attacks on Parliament, saying it opposed any form of terrorist act. "We strongly condemn the violent terrorist incident," Chinese foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan said in a letter to External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh.
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December - 18 
Delhi police arrested two Nepalese nationals allegedly supplying explosives to Maoist insurgents in Nepal, from the Old Delhi Railway Station, on December 18 night. Police sources said 50 kg of explosives, 389 detonators, 46 fuse fires and 28 gelatin
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Delhi police arrested two Nepalese nationals allegedly supplying explosives to Maoist insurgents in Nepal, from the Old Delhi Railway Station, on December 18 night. Police sources said 50 kg of explosives, 389 detonators, 46 fuse fires and 28 gelatine sticks were also recovered from their possession. They reportedly admitted that they belonged to a pro-Maoist faction and were to supply this consignment to a Maoist leader Karan Bahadur.
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December - 18 
Delhi Police Commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma said, on December 18, Mohammad, the terrorist who led the attack on Parliament on December 13, was the same man who had killed Rupin Katyal, one of the passengers abroad the hijacked Indian Airlines plane IC-
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Delhi Police Commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma said, on December 18, Mohammad, the terrorist who led the attack on Parliament on December 13, was the same man who had killed Rupin Katyal, one of the passengers abroad the hijacked Indian Airlines plane IC-814 in December 1999. He said, the four accused, arrested in the Parliament attack case, had identified Mohammad, codenamed Burger, from a photograph taken at the time of the hijacking.
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December - 18 
During a debate on the Home Minister’s statement in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah said war was never the first option. He added, though diplomacy was the government's primary goal, "no government will be ab
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During a debate on the Home Minister’s statement in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah said war was never the first option. He added, though diplomacy was the government's primary goal, "no government will be able to say it will not use force. If the need arises, we will."
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December - 18 
Five hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in separate encounters in different places in Assam on December 18. Three were killed in an encounter at Sukanjuli village, near Darrangamela, under the Tamulpur police stati
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Five hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in separate encounters in different places in Assam on December 18. Three were killed in an encounter at Sukanjuli village, near Darrangamela, under the Tamulpur police station limits, Nalbari district.
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December - 18 
Four terrorists, including a woman, were charged under the Public Safety Act (PSA) by Kathua Police and sent to different prisons on December 18. The four were arrested for killing of two brothers in Gatti in September 2001. They have been identified
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Four terrorists, including a woman, were charged under the Public Safety Act (PSA) by Kathua Police and sent to different prisons on December 18. The four were arrested for killing of two brothers in Gatti in September 2001. They have been identified as Mohd Abbas and his wife Shamshad Begum, Azam Din and Ashraf Khaliq.
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December - 18 
In a letter to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Tajik President said the terrorist act has caused resentment and indignation in Tajikistan. "Such criminals acts once again demonstrates the necessity of combining efforts in the struggle agains
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In a letter to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Tajik President said the terrorist act has caused resentment and indignation in Tajikistan. "Such criminals acts once again demonstrates the necessity of combining efforts in the struggle against any manifestation of international terrorism and extremism," he said.
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December - 18 
In a third encounter, three suspected Pakistani LeT mercenaries were killed at Utarsoo, in Anantnag district.
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In a third encounter, three suspected Pakistani LeT mercenaries were killed at Utarsoo, in Anantnag district.
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December - 18 
In an attempt to further consolidate the Naga peace process, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 18 offered a month-long cease-fire to its rival factions and also announced suspension of military operations duri
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In an attempt to further consolidate the Naga peace process, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 18 offered a month-long cease-fire to its rival factions and also announced suspension of military operations during this period. NSCN (K) General Secretary Kitovi Zhimomi announced in Kohima that the cease-fire would be effective for a period of 30 days from December 19.
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December - 18 
In another encounter, two ULFA terrorists were killed in Sadiya along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, also on the same day.
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In another encounter, two ULFA terrorists were killed in Sadiya along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, also on the same day.
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December - 18 
In another incident, the body of a civilian abducted earlier by unidentified terrorists from Kalar Moher, Poonch, on November 29, was recovered from Londi Gajna in the same district, on December 18.
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In another incident, the body of a civilian abducted earlier by unidentified terrorists from Kalar Moher, Poonch, on November 29, was recovered from Londi Gajna in the same district, on December 18.
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December - 18 
In the same district, an encounter was reported to be continuing at Hardu-Shiva when last reports came in. Unconfirmed reports said two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in the encounter.
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In the same district, an encounter was reported to be continuing at Hardu-Shiva when last reports came in. Unconfirmed reports said two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in the encounter.
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December - 18 
In Udhampur district, an HM ‘local commander’, Ibrar Bhai, was killed in an encounter at Mahashal. The slain terrorist was reportedly involved in the killing of an SF personnel and three members of his family on December 12, at Chakras in the same di
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In Udhampur district, an HM ‘local commander’, Ibrar Bhai, was killed in an encounter at Mahashal. The slain terrorist was reportedly involved in the killing of an SF personnel and three members of his family on December 12, at Chakras in the same district.
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December - 18 
Mohammed Afroz Abdul Razak, suspected terrorist of the Al-Qaeda appeared before a local court in Mumbai on December 18 to give his voluntary confession. The entire proceedings were held in-camera and the media was not permitted inside the courtroom.
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Mohammed Afroz Abdul Razak, suspected terrorist of the Al-Qaeda appeared before a local court in Mumbai on December 18 to give his voluntary confession. The entire proceedings were held in-camera and the media was not permitted inside the courtroom.
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December - 18 
On the same day, an SF personnel was attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Batwara in Srinagar.
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On the same day, an SF personnel was attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Batwara in Srinagar.
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December - 18 
SF sources said three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Shiva, Baramulla, on December 18. An SF officer sustained injuries in the encounter. Earlier, unconfirmed reports had said two HM terrorists h
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SF sources said three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Shiva, Baramulla, on December 18. An SF officer sustained injuries in the encounter. Earlier, unconfirmed reports had said two HM terrorists had been killed.
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December - 18 
The General Secretary added that NSCN (K) President S S Khaplang and he had taken the cease-fire decision in order to declare to the Nagas and the world about the outfit’s efforts for "peace and reconciliation" among the Nagas, irrespective of the ex
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The General Secretary added that NSCN (K) President S S Khaplang and he had taken the cease-fire decision in order to declare to the Nagas and the world about the outfit’s efforts for "peace and reconciliation" among the Nagas, irrespective of the existing differences. "With approaching of Christmas and the New Year, the Naga army will strictly bind themselves towards suspension of military operations and take to defensive front," Kitovi said. However, he added, cadres of the outfit would "have every right to protect themselves from any inimical terrorist if forced upon."
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December - 18 
Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including two suspected Pakistani mercenaries, were killed in an encounter at Drusu, in Baramulla district, on December 18. Two security force (SF) personnel, including an officer, were injured in the en
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Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including two suspected Pakistani mercenaries, were killed in an encounter at Drusu, in Baramulla district, on December 18. Two security force (SF) personnel, including an officer, were injured in the encounter.
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December - 18 
Union Home Minister LK Advani, in a statement made in both houses of Parliament, gave a detailed account of the December 13 episode and the subsequent investigations, asserting that the attack was aimed at wiping out the country’s top political leade
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Union Home Minister LK Advani, in a statement made in both houses of Parliament, gave a detailed account of the December 13 episode and the subsequent investigations, asserting that the attack was aimed at wiping out the country’s top political leadership. The Minister said, "This incident once again establishes that terrorism in India is the handiwork of Pakistan-based terrorist groups known to derive their support and sustenance from Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)". Whether it was the hijacking of the Indian Airlines plane to Kandahar, the intrusion at Red Fort or the attack on the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, all were masterminded and executed at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), he said. According to Advani, the investigations into the attack had revealed that all five terrorists who formed the suicide squad were Pakistani nationals. All were killed on the spot. Their Indian associates, he added, have since been arrested.
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December - 18 
A New York Times report quoting Western and Pakistani official sources indicated, on December 18, hundreds of Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists have slipped across the Afghan border and evaded the Pakistan Army to disappear into remote tribal areas. Th
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A New York Times report quoting Western and Pakistani official sources indicated, on December 18, hundreds of Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists have slipped across the Afghan border and evaded the Pakistan Army to disappear into remote tribal areas. The officials said many terrorists had crossed into Pakistan through the frozen mountain passes and trails south of the Tora Bora region, avoiding the heaviest deployments of Pakistani troops. These cadres are reported to have blended in with Pashtuns on the Afghan-Pakistani border. Anti-Taliban commanders in the Tora Bora region have indicated that 500 to 1,000 Al Qaeda and Afghan Taliban cadres had disappeared into Pakistan.
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December - 18 
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and spokesperson of the military regime, Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi said, in Islamabad, on December 18, India seems to be moving according to a ‘premeditated plan’. He said, "We are ready to co-op
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Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and spokesperson of the military regime, Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi said, in Islamabad, on December 18, India seems to be moving according to a ‘premeditated plan’. He said, "We are ready to co-operate, but the Indian government does not seem to be interested in that. It seems to be moving according to a pre-mediated plan." His statement was made in the context of India’s refusal of an offer by Pakistan to conduct a joint investigation into the December 13-terrorist attack on India’s Parliament.
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December - 18 
Osama bin Laden could seek refuge in Pakistan as the US forces intensified operations in Afghanistan to capture him, US special envoy to Afghanistan James Dobbins said. "We certainly regard it as likely that bin Laden and certainly other Al-Qaeda ele
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Osama bin Laden could seek refuge in Pakistan as the US forces intensified operations in Afghanistan to capture him, US special envoy to Afghanistan James Dobbins said. "We certainly regard it as likely that bin Laden and certainly other Al-Qaeda elements will try to cross the border into Pakistan as they are pursued," Dobbins said in Islamabad on December 18. While pointing that it was impossible to prevent some members of Al Qaeda from escaping into Pakistan, he added Pakistan had moved troops to its border with Afghanistan to prevent bin Laden from entering the country.
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December - 18 
A fourth insurgent was shot dead in Mugu. Also some explosives, socket bombs and combat dresses were recovered elsewhere in the country.
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A fourth insurgent was shot dead in Mugu. Also some explosives, socket bombs and combat dresses were recovered elsewhere in the country.
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December - 18 
Another insurgent was killed during an abortive bid in Surkhet to blow up the Radio Nepal building.
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Another insurgent was killed during an abortive bid in Surkhet to blow up the Radio Nepal building.
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December - 18 
Media reports on December 18, from Nepal, said Maoist insurgents murdered an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress and injured his wife, in Hansapur village, in Gorkha district. Separately, the insurgents killed a school-teacher in the same village.
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Media reports on December 18, from Nepal, said Maoist insurgents murdered an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress and injured his wife, in Hansapur village, in Gorkha district. Separately, the insurgents killed a school-teacher in the same village.
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December - 18 
Beginning work on reinitiating the peace process with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe addressed Cabinet Ministers on December 18, saying that three committees would be formed to take the p
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Beginning work on reinitiating the peace process with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe addressed Cabinet Ministers on December 18, saying that three committees would be formed to take the peace process further. A press release of the ruling United National Party (UNP) while disclosing this said that one committee would advise the Prime Minister on the political solution. Another would prepare the ground for the negotiations and a third, whose membership would include a cross section of the society to suggest alternative solutions. The Prime is also scheduled to meet President Chandrika Kumaratunga, the Government Agent in Vavuniya and the Indian Prime Minister, following which "the final decision on the procedures of the process will be taken…"
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Besides, troops attacked LTTE bunkers on December 18 and 19 in the Kalyanapura and Kovil Point general areas.
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Besides, troops attacked LTTE bunkers on December 18 and 19 in the Kalyanapura and Kovil Point general areas.
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December - 18 
Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando said, "The Government is prepared for unconditional talks (with the LTTE), we are more concerned about the core issue," and denied an earlier statement attributed to him, which said the LTTE has to stop the war if ta
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Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando said, "The Government is prepared for unconditional talks (with the LTTE), we are more concerned about the core issue," and denied an earlier statement attributed to him, which said the LTTE has to stop the war if talks were to resume.
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December - 18 
Government troops on a dominating patrol, on December 18, engaged a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Ethawetunuwewa general area, 6km away from Welioya, and killed two LTTE men, the Army said.
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Government troops on a dominating patrol, on December 18, engaged a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Ethawetunuwewa general area, 6km away from Welioya, and killed two LTTE men, the Army said.
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December - 18 
In another incident, two LTTE cadres and a soldier were killed while another soldier was injured in clashes reported in the Kilaly general area, near Kodikamam, also on December 18.
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In another incident, two LTTE cadres and a soldier were killed while another soldier was injured in clashes reported in the Kilaly general area, near Kodikamam, also on December 18.
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December - 18 
One more soldier was wounded when the rebels fired an RPG bomb towards the forward defence line, 16km away from Vavuniya, on December 18.
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One more soldier was wounded when the rebels fired an RPG bomb towards the forward defence line, 16km away from Vavuniya, on December 18.
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December - 18 
Reports said two LTTE rebels were killed, on December 18, in an ambush laid by troops in the Parakkramapura general area, 8km away from Welioya.
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Reports said two LTTE rebels were killed, on December 18, in an ambush laid by troops in the Parakkramapura general area, 8km away from Welioya.
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December - 18 
Speaking on December 18, at the inaugural session of the 12th Parliament, Member of Parliament and leader of the four-party Tamil National Alliance combine, R. Sampanthan warned, if the current Parliament failed to find a "just and permanent solution
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Speaking on December 18, at the inaugural session of the 12th Parliament, Member of Parliament and leader of the four-party Tamil National Alliance combine, R. Sampanthan warned, if the current Parliament failed to find a "just and permanent solution" to the ethnic conflict, "No self respecting Tamil would enter the next parliament", reports said. Parliament also unanimously elected Joseph Michael Perera of the ruling United National Front as the Speaker.
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December - 18 
The Sri Lankan Army said three LTTE cadres surrendered to an Army patrol in the Iranai Iluppaikulam general area, 17km away from Vavuniya, on December 18.
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The Sri Lankan Army said three LTTE cadres surrendered to an Army patrol in the Iranai Iluppaikulam general area, 17km away from Vavuniya, on December 18.
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December - 19 
A hardcore National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter in Baramchari village, Nalbari district, on December 19. Security forces also recovered a revolver from the encounter site.
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A hardcore National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter in Baramchari village, Nalbari district, on December 19. Security forces also recovered a revolver from the encounter site.
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December - 19 
A security force personnel and a National Liberation Front for Tripura (NLFT) terrorist were killed in December 19 in separate incidents in Tripura. In the first incident, NLFT terrorists ambushed a security forces’ patrol party killing one personnel
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A security force personnel and a National Liberation Front for Tripura (NLFT) terrorist were killed in December 19 in separate incidents in Tripura. In the first incident, NLFT terrorists ambushed a security forces’ patrol party killing one personnel at Chagaldema in north Tripura district. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 19 
A senior State Department official was quoted by the media as saying that the United States had no reason to think Pakistan government might have had any involvement in the bombing, adding that Musharraf had ‘quite a clear commitment’ to fight terror
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A senior State Department official was quoted by the media as saying that the United States had no reason to think Pakistan government might have had any involvement in the bombing, adding that Musharraf had ‘quite a clear commitment’ to fight terrorism.
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December - 19 
According to media reports on December 20, the Jharkhand police arrested five left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), and People’s War Group (PWG), in Gumla district. The Naxalites of the banned outfits have been arreste
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According to media reports on December 20, the Jharkhand police arrested five left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), and People’s War Group (PWG), in Gumla district. The Naxalites of the banned outfits have been arrested under the provisions of Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO).
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December - 19 
According to media reports, the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) and the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU), have set January 2002 as the deadline for the Assam government to come clear on its stand on the creation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Whi
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According to media reports, the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) and the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU), have set January 2002 as the deadline for the Assam government to come clear on its stand on the creation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). While the BLT has set January 21, the ABSU has fixed January 31 as the deadline for the Tarun Gogoi government to inform the union government about its decision on the proposed BTC. Both the organizations have reportedly warned the State government of serious repercussions in the Bodo dominated areas if the Cabinet did not create the BTC before January next
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December - 19 
According to media reports, the Union Home Ministry has directed the Bihar police to keep a close watch on the activities in the State of the Maoist insurgents of Nepal. The Union government has reportedly directed the State police lay emphasis on f
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According to media reports, the Union Home Ministry has directed the Bihar police to keep a close watch on the activities in the State of the Maoist insurgents of Nepal. The Union government has reportedly directed the State police lay emphasis on four counts. They are: keeping liaison with the Special Service Bureau (SSB) deployed along the Bihar-Nepal border, preparing a list of sympathisers of the Maoist insurgents, strengthening of security, and keeping watch on activities of some organisations to ascertain whether they are involved in funding left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfits.
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December - 19 
Earlier, on the night of December 19, an SF personnel and his brother were attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Dankot in Rajouri district.
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Earlier, on the night of December 19, an SF personnel and his brother were attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Dankot in Rajouri district.
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December - 19 
Gurbachan Jagat, Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) said in New Delhi, on December 19, the BSF had indigenously developed and fabricated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) jammer which would be effective in preventing casualties of
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Gurbachan Jagat, Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) said in New Delhi, on December 19, the BSF had indigenously developed and fabricated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) jammer which would be effective in preventing casualties of security forces in terrorist-affected areas of the country. The jammer has been developed by the Research and Development Cell of BSF's Communication Directorate at a low cost. He said that the jammers have already been deployed in terrorist and insurgency-hit States, including in Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunanchal Pradesh.
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December - 19 
In another incident, an NLFT terrorist was killed in an encounter at Rupangruha in South Tripura district. One carbine, two magazines and 40 rounds of ammunition also were recovered from the encounter site.
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In another incident, an NLFT terrorist was killed in an encounter at Rupangruha in South Tripura district. One carbine, two magazines and 40 rounds of ammunition also were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 19 
In another incident, two students were injured in an explosion at Yarikhah in Budgam district. Police are investigating the incident.
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In another incident, two students were injured in an explosion at Yarikhah in Budgam district. Police are investigating the incident.
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December - 19 
In the same district, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Gokahama. In a third encounter in the district, a Pakistani JeM mercenary was killed and an SF personnel injured at Trich Nutnusa.
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In the same district, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Gokahama. In a third encounter in the district, a Pakistani JeM mercenary was killed and an SF personnel injured at Trich Nutnusa.
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December - 19 
On the same day, a civilian was killed and 60 others, including four security force (SF) personnel, were injured in a grenade attack by unidentified terrorists in Pulwama town.
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On the same day, a civilian was killed and 60 others, including four security force (SF) personnel, were injured in a grenade attack by unidentified terrorists in Pulwama town.
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December - 19 
Police on December 19 recovered approximately 35 kg of RDX, detonation fuse wire and an AK-47 rifle, allegedly smuggled from across the border, during combing operations 40 km north of the Hajipir-Bhiata area, Banni grasslands, in the Rann of Kutch.
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Police on December 19 recovered approximately 35 kg of RDX, detonation fuse wire and an AK-47 rifle, allegedly smuggled from across the border, during combing operations 40 km north of the Hajipir-Bhiata area, Banni grasslands, in the Rann of Kutch. Police sources said they acted on a tip-off by a Pakistani infiltrator arrested on May 27, 2001 and currently lodged at the Joint Interrogation Centre in Bhuj. The infiltrator, Muzamil, believed to a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reportedly told police that he had cross into India with four others. They buried the consignment they brought in for retrieving later.
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December - 19 
Speaking in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on December 19, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said India preferred diplomacy to war, but was keeping all options open. He said, "We are trying to solve the problem through diplomatic means (
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Speaking in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on December 19, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said India preferred diplomacy to war, but was keeping all options open. He said, "We are trying to solve the problem through diplomatic means (but) there are other alternatives. We will decide about them after careful deliberation." Commenting on the US remark that though India had the right to defend itself, it should ‘think seriously before acting’, Prime Minister said, "India has always acted on the basis of careful deliberations… but those who ask us to be restrained should try talking to our neighbour". Moreover, India’s restraint in the past "was seen as our weakness", he said. "There should be no double-standard in measuring terrorism in different parts of the world", Vajpayee said. An International coalition against terrorism is presently in place and the bodies of five Pakistani terrorists and the bullet marks in Parliament building are proof enough of the conspiracy to strike at the very heart of Indian democracy, he added.
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December - 19 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) issued a warning to the Unrepresented Nations People’s Organisation (UNPO) asking it to stop supporting the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) without knowing
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) issued a warning to the Unrepresented Nations People’s Organisation (UNPO) asking it to stop supporting the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) without knowing the ‘ground realities’ in Nagaland. In a statement issued by Akaho Assumi, secretary incharge of ‘ministry of information and publicity’, the NSCN-K asked the UNPO to come to Nagaland to get first hand information about the current situation in Nagaland. The NSCN-K alleged "Nagas have suffered more in the hands of NSCN-IM than in the hands of the forces of occupational countries." The statement pointed it was not wise on part of the UNPO or any other NGO to promote any organisation like the NSCN-IM from faraway places without having proper knowledge about the organisation.
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December - 19 
The State police chief, TP Sinha, while speaking to the media in Ranchi, said the provisions of POTO would help police in many ways: arresting, speedy trial and confiscating the property of suspected Naxalites.
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The State police chief, TP Sinha, while speaking to the media in Ranchi, said the provisions of POTO would help police in many ways: arresting, speedy trial and confiscating the property of suspected Naxalites.
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December - 19 
The United States has urged India on December 19 to disclose any evidence it has about the December 13 terrorist attack on Parliament. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said, "The government of Pakistan has said it wants to go after terrori
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The United States has urged India on December 19 to disclose any evidence it has about the December 13 terrorist attack on Parliament. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said, "The government of Pakistan has said it wants to go after terrorists. President Musharraf has very clearly condemned this attack…therefore, any information or evidence that the Indians would provide to make public would provide a better basis to do that".
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December - 19 
Two Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Bazipora in Baramulla district, on December 19.
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Two Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Bazipora in Baramulla district, on December 19.
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December - 19 
Union Home Minister LK Advani, while speaking in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) said he expected the US-led world coalition against terrorism to make Pakistan move comprehensively, without further delay, against the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) an
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Union Home Minister LK Advani, while speaking in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) said he expected the US-led world coalition against terrorism to make Pakistan move comprehensively, without further delay, against the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), responsible for the December 13-attack on Parliament. He said India would expect Pakistan to hand over Maulana Masood Azhar and Shabaz Khan alias Ghazi Baba, the two leaders of the JeM, and Dawood Ibrahim, the prime accused in the 1993-serial bomb blasts in Mumbai. The Minister said, " I have told Americans, the average Indian citizen just can not understand how Pakistan is being treated as a frontline partner against terrorism; as far as they know, it is that country which has been responsible for fuelling terrorism in India for 20 years.’’
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December - 19 
A Pakistani news report said two top Pakistani officials claimed on December 19 that Afghanistan's Northern Alliance handed over 110 arrested Pakistani Taliban cadre to India for interrogation. The unnamed Pakistani officials alleged that India was p
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A Pakistani news report said two top Pakistani officials claimed on December 19 that Afghanistan's Northern Alliance handed over 110 arrested Pakistani Taliban cadre to India for interrogation. The unnamed Pakistani officials alleged that India was planning to use the Pakistanis who fought with Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda terrorist network to defame its neighbour. The Pakistani officials said India sent an aeroplane to Afghanistan's Bagram air base, 40 kilometers north of Kabul, on December 5 to pick up the Pakistanis, who had been detained by the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance. The report added these Pakistani prisoners are to be divided into several groups and presented as saboteurs by creating incidents of violence in India in an attempt to implicate Pakistan.
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December - 19 
According to Pakistani media reports, approximately 15 persons, including six security force personnel, were killed on December 19 when Al Qaeda terrorists, being transported to Kohat by Pakistani security agencies, seized weapons and opened fire in
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According to Pakistani media reports, approximately 15 persons, including six security force personnel, were killed on December 19 when Al Qaeda terrorists, being transported to Kohat by Pakistani security agencies, seized weapons and opened fire in the Kurram Agency area. Seven Al Qaeda cadres were also killed and six Pakistani nationals injured in the encounter. According to an official press release, 156 Al Qaeda terrorists arrested by the law enforcement agencies at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Kurram Agency were being transported to Kohat in three buses and two trucks. The captives of a bus reportedly snatched weapons from some of the security force personnel and attempted to take control of the bus. Consequent to the encounter, 20 Al Qaeda terrorists also managed to escape from the site. Official sources said the arrested terrorists are nationals of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Tunisia, Turkey, Algeria, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Tajikistan, Iraqi, Sudan, Syria, Egypt and Morocco. Also among them is a French national of Arab origin identified as Abde Aziz Talabi and another Arab with a Swedish passport identified as Mehdi Mohammad Ghazali. They are reported to be staunch supporters of Osama bin Laden. The Arab nationals, officials added, had escaped from the Tora Bora area of Afghanistan and were arrested in Ziaran area of Kurram Agency.
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December - 19 
Maulana Masood Azhar, Chief of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) said in Bahawalpur, on December 19, no member of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or Jaish was involved in the terrorist attack on Indian parliament on December 13. The Indian governme
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Maulana Masood Azhar, Chief of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) said in Bahawalpur, on December 19, no member of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or Jaish was involved in the terrorist attack on Indian parliament on December 13. The Indian government has said that the two outfits were responsible for the attack.
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December - 19 
Military regime spokesperson Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi said in Islamabad, "At lest 6 to 7 non-Afghan fighters were killed, while 5 security forces personnel and driver of the bus lost their lives in the gun-battle which took place at a time when these
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Military regime spokesperson Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi said in Islamabad, "At lest 6 to 7 non-Afghan fighters were killed, while 5 security forces personnel and driver of the bus lost their lives in the gun-battle which took place at a time when these prisoners were being transported to Kohat."
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December - 19 
Pakistan has detained several hundred foreign Al Qaeda terrorists who fled across the border from Afghanistan, US Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld said on December 19. According to news reports, consequent to intense US bombardment, approximately
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Pakistan has detained several hundred foreign Al Qaeda terrorists who fled across the border from Afghanistan, US Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld said on December 19. According to news reports, consequent to intense US bombardment, approximately 2,000 Al Qaeda terrorists reportedly escaped towards Pakistan. The Defence Secretary said several hundred non-Afghan, non-Pakistani Al Qaeda terrorists have been detained in Pakistan.
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December - 19 
Syed Munawwar Hasan, the acting chief of Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) said in Lahore, on December 19, Pakistan should set a deadline for the US forces to vacate its bases. The US, he said, should be stopped from making arrangements for a permanent stay at Ja
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Syed Munawwar Hasan, the acting chief of Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) said in Lahore, on December 19, Pakistan should set a deadline for the US forces to vacate its bases. The US, he said, should be stopped from making arrangements for a permanent stay at Jacobabad, Gwadar and Pasni. He added that the presence of US troops had rendered Pakistan's nuclear assets vulnerable. He claimed that the December 13-terrorist attack on Indian parliament had been stage-managed as an excuse for assault on Pakistan.
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December - 19 
China’s Ambassador in Nepal Wu Cong Yong assured on December 19 that his country would not provide shelter to Maoist insurgents who may flee Nepal. The Chinese government has no linkages with the insurgents, though they claim to be following Mao’s pa
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China’s Ambassador in Nepal Wu Cong Yong assured on December 19 that his country would not provide shelter to Maoist insurgents who may flee Nepal. The Chinese government has no linkages with the insurgents, though they claim to be following Mao’s path, he declared.
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December - 19 
Reports from Nepal said Maoist insurgents burnt down the house of Water Resources Minister Naranyan Sharma Paudel, in Chitwan, on December 19. The Minister was away in the capital Kathmandu at the time of the attack.
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Reports from Nepal said Maoist insurgents burnt down the house of Water Resources Minister Naranyan Sharma Paudel, in Chitwan, on December 19. The Minister was away in the capital Kathmandu at the time of the attack.
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December - 19 
Two insurgents were killed in Dang district, on December 19, in a shoot-out with the Army.
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Two insurgents were killed in Dang district, on December 19, in a shoot-out with the Army.
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December - 19 
Foreign Secretary Shamsher Mobin Choudhury, speaking at a news conference in Dhaka, on December 19, said the government has no information about existence of the Al Qaeda network anywhere in the country. A recent report published in the Wall Street J
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Foreign Secretary Shamsher Mobin Choudhury, speaking at a news conference in Dhaka, on December 19, said the government has no information about existence of the Al Qaeda network anywhere in the country. A recent report published in the Wall Street Journal alleged such a presence, quoting US government documents. The report said, Bangladesh was among 45 countries housing Al Qaeda networks for organising world-wide terror campaign.
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December - 19 
Another delayed report said one LTTE cadre surrendered to the Army detachment near Vavuniya, on December 19.
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Another delayed report said one LTTE cadre surrendered to the Army detachment near Vavuniya, on December 19.
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December - 19 
Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando on December 19 welcomed the Christmas cease-fire announced by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said the government will, as a gesture of goodwill, respond in a few days and added that "We see the LTTE'
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Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando on December 19 welcomed the Christmas cease-fire announced by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said the government will, as a gesture of goodwill, respond in a few days and added that "We see the LTTE's measure as a better stand for a good start".
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December - 19 
In a delayed report, the Sri Lankan Army said a government soldier was wounded in firing by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Vannankulam general area, 16km away from Vavuniya, on December 19,
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In a delayed report, the Sri Lankan Army said a government soldier was wounded in firing by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Vannankulam general area, 16km away from Vavuniya, on December 19,
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December - 19 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels shot at and wounded a government soldier in the Puthukulam general area, on December 19.
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels shot at and wounded a government soldier in the Puthukulam general area, on December 19.
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December - 19 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had extensive talks with the Foreign Minister and other senior Ministers on the LTTE's announcement. Reports said, the government is considering the LTTE announcement as a positive step.
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had extensive talks with the Foreign Minister and other senior Ministers on the LTTE's announcement. Reports said, the government is considering the LTTE announcement as a positive step.
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December - 19 
The Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) Senior Vice President and Jaffna District MP V. Anandasangari said he was confident there would be some result following the developments.
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The Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) Senior Vice President and Jaffna District MP V. Anandasangari said he was confident there would be some result following the developments.
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December - 20 
According to media reports, a 'sergeant major' of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was killed in an encounter on December 20, at Uchekkon.
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According to media reports, a 'sergeant major' of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was killed in an encounter on December 20, at Uchekkon.
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December - 20 
According to official sources, a judicial inquiry would be held on December 22 into the encounter that took place at Maddimalla in Sircilla division, on September 24, 2000. ‘Special zonal committee’ member of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Pe
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According to official sources, a judicial inquiry would be held on December 22 into the encounter that took place at Maddimalla in Sircilla division, on September 24, 2000. ‘Special zonal committee’ member of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), and four others were killed in the encounter. The inquiry would be held at the Mandal Revenue Office, Yellareddyapalli.
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December - 20 
Assam Rifles personnel arrested a self-styled 'captain' of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Khaplang (NSCN-K) during a combing operation in Laimbing village, Lamsang police station limits, Manipur on December 20, a delayed report said.
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Assam Rifles personnel arrested a self-styled 'captain' of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Khaplang (NSCN-K) during a combing operation in Laimbing village, Lamsang police station limits, Manipur on December 20, a delayed report said.
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December - 20 
Five suspected foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed when security forces (SFs) intercepted a group of terrorists infiltrating through the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kirni sector, Poonch district, on December 20.
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Five suspected foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed when security forces (SFs) intercepted a group of terrorists infiltrating through the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kirni sector, Poonch district, on December 20.
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December - 20 
In another encounter at Bhaderwah, Doda district, two LeT terrorists, including a Pakistani mercenary, were killed.
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In another encounter at Bhaderwah, Doda district, two LeT terrorists, including a Pakistani mercenary, were killed.
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December - 20 
In Kupwara district, an unidentified terrorist and an SF personnel were killed while another SF personnel was injured in an encounter at Turas.
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In Kupwara district, an unidentified terrorist and an SF personnel were killed while another SF personnel was injured in an encounter at Turas.
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December - 20 
India has shared with the United Nations and some ‘friendly countries’ the evidence that implicates the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament. Speaking to the media, Ministry of External Af
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India has shared with the United Nations and some ‘friendly countries’ the evidence that implicates the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament. Speaking to the media, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Nirupama Rao said India was in touch with US Ambassador in India Robert Blackwill, the High Commissioner of the UK, and Ambassadors of France and Germany, and had shared the evidence with them. She said, "Pakistan now has to take meaningful action against the terrorist groups on the basis of the demarché presented by India on December 14." "Pakistan is the epicentre of activity of terrorist groups such as the Lashkar and Jaish who are responsible for the attack on out democracy", she went on to add.
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December - 20 
India on December 20 welcomed the month-long cease-fire called by the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to accelerate peace talks with the newly elected government in Colombo. Speaking to the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupam
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India on December 20 welcomed the month-long cease-fire called by the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to accelerate peace talks with the newly elected government in Colombo. Speaking to the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said, " India welcomes the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) declaration of unilateral cessation of hostilities and the positive response of the Sri Lankan government". India hoped that the cease-fire announced by the LTTE on December 19 would mark the beginning of a process "to restore lasting peace in Sri Lanka", she said.
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December - 20 
Media reports quoting security forces engaged in anti-insurgency operations in Tripura said Bangladesh Police have arrested eight hard-core terrorists, including Mantu Koloi, the armed-wing chief of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura
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Media reports quoting security forces engaged in anti-insurgency operations in Tripura said Bangladesh Police have arrested eight hard-core terrorists, including Mantu Koloi, the armed-wing chief of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), in November 2001. All of them were reportedly arrested from an NLFT camp in a forest under the Ghagrachari subdivision in the Khagrachari district, Chittagong Hill Tracts. Mantu Koloi is the second-in-command in the NLFT hierarchy.
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December - 20 
Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomerate of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, denied it has any links with Inter Services Intelligence, Pakistan’s external intelligence agency. In a statement released to the BBC, the MJC said its activities w
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Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomerate of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, denied it has any links with Inter Services Intelligence, Pakistan’s external intelligence agency. In a statement released to the BBC, the MJC said its activities were confined to Jammu and Kashmir. MJC Secretary General Shekih Jamilur Rehman pointed that there were no training camps of terrorist outfits in Pakistan or Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He claimed that all terrorist training camps, including those of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM,) were situated in Jammu and Kashmir. He also said, "We get only political, diplomatic and moral support from Pakistan. The separatist movement in Kashmir is the indigenous movement of Kashmiris and that is being run with the financial support of Kashmiris living all over the world."
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December - 20 
On the same day, a former terrorist was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Garend in Badgam district. In the same district, an SF personnel was injured in a grenade attack at Sekidafar.
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On the same day, a former terrorist was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Garend in Badgam district. In the same district, an SF personnel was injured in a grenade attack at Sekidafar.
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December - 20 
On the same day, unidentified Naxalites attacked the Madanappli Sarpanch’s (village headman) house in Rangareddy district and decamped with Rs 30,000 worth of cash and gold ornaments.
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On the same day, unidentified Naxalites attacked the Madanappli Sarpanch’s (village headman) house in Rangareddy district and decamped with Rs 30,000 worth of cash and gold ornaments.
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December - 20 
The alleged co-conspirator and the main co-ordinator of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Delhi, Mohammad Afzal said, on December 20, he had harboured and the terrorist and assisted them in carrying out the December 13-attack on Parliament. He said all
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The alleged co-conspirator and the main co-ordinator of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Delhi, Mohammad Afzal said, on December 20, he had harboured and the terrorist and assisted them in carrying out the December 13-attack on Parliament. He said all the five terrorists were Pakistani nationals and were acting under the guidance of Ghazi Baba, the JeM’s India commander. Ghazi Baba had authorised Mohammed to do plan the attack and report to him. Baba reportedly told Mohammed, "We have not achieved much in Kashmir in the last ten years. So now we have to attack Delhi to get results". Afzal said the attackers had instructions to kill Members of Parliament (MP) and ‘whoever comes their way’ in order to reach Parliament. According to Afzal, the terrorists did a reconnaissance of Delhi Assembly and the diplomatic enclave in Chankya Puri. "But their ultimate target was Parliament. When I returned to Srinagar, Ghazi Baba told me to convey to Mohammed that without wasting time he should focus on his target. I asked Mohammed who is the target, he told me that Indian Parliament is the ultimate target," he added. According to Afzal, Mohammed was the same man who had hijacked the Indian Airlines flight IC-814 to Kandahar in December 1999.
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December - 20 
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) said left-wing extremist (Naxalite) outfit, the People’s War Group (PWG), is a terrorist organisation, and added handful of people were hold the entire public to ransom. Announcing this at a press confe
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) said left-wing extremist (Naxalite) outfit, the People’s War Group (PWG), is a terrorist organisation, and added handful of people were hold the entire public to ransom. Announcing this at a press conference in Hyderabad, on December 20, CPI-M politburo member MK Pandhe said the breeding ground for the outfit was poverty, particularly in the remote and rural areas, which was not addressed to by the government.
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December - 20 
The Naga reconciliation process, an initiative by all frontline Naga non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the Church to bring the different tribal groups together in a spirit of ‘forgive and forget’ is to be formally launched today, December 20.
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The Naga reconciliation process, an initiative by all frontline Naga non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the Church to bring the different tribal groups together in a spirit of ‘forgive and forget’ is to be formally launched today, December 20. The process is being launched under the banner of the Naga Hoho, the apex tribal council of the Nagas. Apart from inviting different tribal groups, invitations have also been extended to the different Naga insurgent factions, including the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN -IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K). The main function is scheduled to be held at Kohima where an estimated 25,000 people from the region as well as neighbouring Myanmar are expected to participate. A Naga Hoho spokesperson said in Kohima, "Our reconciliation exercise has no political agenda. We just want to bring the Naga people together because without that first step, it is not possible to expect the warring Naga rebel groups to unite or put a halt to the senseless killings." Separately, media reports indicated that the month-long cease-fire from today by NSCN- K is considered a highly positive development on the eve of the reconciliation process.
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December - 20 
The United Kingdom has supported India’s contention that the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) are responsible for the December 13 attack on Parliament. British High Commissioner Rob Young, after a meeting with Union Home Minister LK
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The United Kingdom has supported India’s contention that the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) are responsible for the December 13 attack on Parliament. British High Commissioner Rob Young, after a meeting with Union Home Minister LK Advani, on December 20, said, "We have already banned these groups. We know that Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed are terrorist groups". He indicated that Britain was not asking for any evidence as it was convinced that Pakistan-based terrorists were responsible for the attack. Official sources said the British High Commissioner agreed that Pakistan should hand over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim to India. He is the main accused in the 1993-serial bomb blasts in Mumbai, and is currently settled in Karachi.
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December - 20 
Three hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter near Suwagpur, Darrang district, on December 20. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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Three hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter near Suwagpur, Darrang district, on December 20. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 20 
Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomerate of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, denied it has any links with Inter Services Intelligence, Pakistan’s external intelligence agency. In a statement released to the BBC, the MJC said its activities w
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Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC), a conglomerate of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, denied it has any links with Inter Services Intelligence, Pakistan’s external intelligence agency. In a statement released to the BBC, the MJC said its activities were confined to Jammu and Kashmir. MJC Secretary General Shekih Jamilur Rehman pointed that there were no training camps of terrorist outfits in Pakistan or Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He claimed that all terrorist training camps, including those of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM,) were situated in Jammu and Kashmir. He also said, "We get only political, diplomatic and moral support from Pakistan. The separatist movement in Kashmir is the indigenous movement of Kashmiris and that is being run with the financial support of Kashmiris living all over the world."
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December - 20 
Pakistan’s border security agencies on December 20 arrested a former Taliban official, Mulla Aminullah, in Chaman. The arrested was reportedly the former Security Affairs chief of the Spin Boldak region. He was also the Governor of Samangan, a provin
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Pakistan’s border security agencies on December 20 arrested a former Taliban official, Mulla Aminullah, in Chaman. The arrested was reportedly the former Security Affairs chief of the Spin Boldak region. He was also the Governor of Samangan, a province in northern Afghanistan, before he was appointed security affairs chief, Spin Boldak, in October 2001. News sources indicated that Aminullah and certain other Taliban leaders had entered Pakistan through an unmanned route and have gone underground in the Chaman area.
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December - 20 
Three persons, including two Al Qaeda terrorists, were killed in an encounter between Al Qaeda escapees and law enforcement agencies in the Kurram Agency on December 20. With these, the death toll in the December 19 clashes following an attempt by th
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Three persons, including two Al Qaeda terrorists, were killed in an encounter between Al Qaeda escapees and law enforcement agencies in the Kurram Agency on December 20. With these, the death toll in the December 19 clashes following an attempt by the Al Qaeda detainees to escape has risen to 18. Official sources have indicated that while 11 of the escapees had been recaptured following the encounter, seven Al Qaeda terrorists are yet to be recaptured. Media reports quoting eyewitnesses said that Pakistan army helicopters continued reconnaissance and search operation in the area.
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December - 20 
US President George Bush said in Washington, on December 20, the administration was working with its allies to freeze the financial assets of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Ummah Tamir-e-Nau (UTN), a Pakistani group, he said that has helped Osama bin
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US President George Bush said in Washington, on December 20, the administration was working with its allies to freeze the financial assets of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Ummah Tamir-e-Nau (UTN), a Pakistani group, he said that has helped Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda terrorist network. The UTN is headed by Bashiruddin Mahmood, a Pakistani nuclear scientist, who was arrested on October 23, 2001, from Islamabad along with his associate Abdul Majeed (arrested in Lahore) for their alleged links to Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network. While condemning the December 13- terrorist attack on the Indian parliament, he added that the LeT was a "stateless sponsor of terror." Neither group targeted by President Bush is believed to have assets in the United States, US officials said.
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December - 20 
A Defence Ministry statement on December 20 said that the Army continued to seize arms and explosives and arrest suspected insurgents in countrywide search and cordon operations.
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A Defence Ministry statement on December 20 said that the Army continued to seize arms and explosives and arrest suspected insurgents in countrywide search and cordon operations.
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December - 20 
Another report said two soldiers were killed and another wounded in an ambush laid by the insurgents in Gorkha district, on December 20.
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Another report said two soldiers were killed and another wounded in an ambush laid by the insurgents in Gorkha district, on December 20.
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December - 20 
Media reports quoting security forces engaged in anti-insurgency operations in Tripura said Bangladesh Police have arrested eight hard-core terrorists, including Mantu Koloi, the armed-wing chief of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura
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Media reports quoting security forces engaged in anti-insurgency operations in Tripura said Bangladesh Police have arrested eight hard-core terrorists, including Mantu Koloi, the armed-wing chief of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), in November 2001. All of them were reportedly arrested from an NLFT camp in a forest under the Ghagrachari subdivision in the Khagrachari district, Chittagong Hill Tracts. Mantu Koloi is the second-in-command in the NLFT hierarchy.
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December - 20 
India on December 20 welcomed the month-long cease-fire called by the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to accelerate peace talks with the newly elected government in Colombo. Speaking to the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupam
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India on December 20 welcomed the month-long cease-fire called by the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to accelerate peace talks with the newly elected government in Colombo. Speaking to the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said, " India welcomes the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) declaration of unilateral cessation of hostilities and the positive response of the Sri Lankan government". India hoped that the cease-fire announced by the LTTE on December 19 would mark the beginning of a process "to restore lasting peace in Sri Lanka", she said.
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December - 20 
The Army recovered two hand grenades from the Salambaikulam general area, 12km away from Vavuniya, following a tip-off, on December 20.
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The Army recovered two hand grenades from the Salambaikulam general area, 12km away from Vavuniya, following a tip-off, on December 20.
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December - 21 
A delayed report said Meghalaya police on December 21 arrested a Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorist in Shillong. With the information provided by the arrested terrorist, police also raided an HNLC base camp Borsoro in West Khasi
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A delayed report said Meghalaya police on December 21 arrested a Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorist in Shillong. With the information provided by the arrested terrorist, police also raided an HNLC base camp Borsoro in West Khasi Hills district. But the terrorists managed to escape. The arrested terrorist reportedly disclosed that he was trained along with five others at the Pyndemsoshaw camp in west Khasi Hills district by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isac-Muivah [NSCN-IM]. The arrested terrorist was also involved in a bank robbery in Upper Shillong and in shoot-outs and other terrorist activities in the State, police said.
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December - 21 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed and three others injured when the SPO came in contact with a transistor bomb, presuming it to be a radio set, in a bus in the Fatehpur factory area, Rajouri, on December 21.
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed and three others injured when the SPO came in contact with a transistor bomb, presuming it to be a radio set, in a bus in the Fatehpur factory area, Rajouri, on December 21.
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December - 21 
A suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Pach-har, in the Khiram Sirhama locality of Anantnag on December 21.
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A suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Pach-har, in the Khiram Sirhama locality of Anantnag on December 21.
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December - 21 
According to media reports from India, United States President George W Bush, on December 21, urged Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to crack down on the terrorists accused of the December 13 attack on India’s Parliament. White House spokesman Ari
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According to media reports from India, United States President George W Bush, on December 21, urged Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to crack down on the terrorists accused of the December 13 attack on India’s Parliament. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said, " The President called on him (Pervez Musharraf) to take action against the Lashkar-e-Toiba, the Jaish-e-Mohammed and other terrorist orgainsations, their leaders and their finances". He added, "The President will support President Musharraf in his efforts against terrorism".
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December - 21 
According to media reports of December 21, the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has issued instructions to the farmers and traders of Karbi Anglong district not to sale or export ginger product in the district to '‘outside hands’. Through
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According to media reports of December 21, the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has issued instructions to the farmers and traders of Karbi Anglong district not to sale or export ginger product in the district to '‘outside hands’. Through its indefinite economic blockade launched on December 20, the UPDS has ‘banned’ the movement of forest products and ginger outside the Karbi Hills. The move has threatened to jeopardize the entire economy of the district. However, the district police chief, while speaking to the media, said the blockade had failed to evoke any response anywhere in the district. "Normal life has not been affected at all while transport vehicles are plying as usual," he said.
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December - 21 
Another report said three security force personnel and an equal number of civilians were injured in Soibug, Budgam district, as terrorists hurled a hand grenade on a security forces’ patrol.
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Another report said three security force personnel and an equal number of civilians were injured in Soibug, Budgam district, as terrorists hurled a hand grenade on a security forces’ patrol.
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December - 21 
Assam police, on December 21, arrested six activists of the Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) for intimidating the public following an unsuccessful attempt at land grabbing in Shantinagar near Guwahati.
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Assam police, on December 21, arrested six activists of the Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) for intimidating the public following an unsuccessful attempt at land grabbing in Shantinagar near Guwahati.
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December - 21 
Australia has placed the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen on the list of ‘recognised foreign terrorist organisations’. Announcing the listing, the Australian Foreign Minister, Mr. Alexander Downer, said this was being done as part of the country's obligation und
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Australia has placed the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen on the list of ‘recognised foreign terrorist organisations’. Announcing the listing, the Australian Foreign Minister, Mr. Alexander Downer, said this was being done as part of the country's obligation under UN Security Council Resolution 1373 of September 28, 2001, to suppress the financing of terrorism. He said, "The regulations prohibit Australian citizens or people or bodies in Australia from dealing with the funds or other assets of the individuals and groups that are listed". There is, however, no reference to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the list.
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December - 21 
Four women of the minority Sikh and Hindu communities were killed and five others injured when unidentified terrorists attacked them in the Poshkreeri and Hugam villages, Anantnag district, on December 21. According to media reports, a group of unid
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Four women of the minority Sikh and Hindu communities were killed and five others injured when unidentified terrorists attacked them in the Poshkreeri and Hugam villages, Anantnag district, on December 21. According to media reports, a group of unidentified terrorists appeared at Poshkreeri village, in Anantnag, and opened indiscriminate gunfire on a cluster of houses. Members of the minority Sikh community have been living in these houses, protected by police. Three women were killed in this incident. Around the same time, another group of unidentified terrorists attacked a cluster of houses occupied by the minority Hindu community in the adjacent Hugam village. One woman was killed while two of her daughters were injured in this incident. A police personnel was also injured in the same incident. Security force personnel have launched a combing operation in the area to arrest the terrorists. Media reports quoting official sources claimed the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was responsible for the killings.
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December - 21 
In another encounter, a terrorist belonging to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed at Warnau, Lolab, in Kupwara, also on the same day.
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In another encounter, a terrorist belonging to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed at Warnau, Lolab, in Kupwara, also on the same day.
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December - 21 
Reports from south Kashmir, meanwhile, indicated that a civilian, reported to be a counter-insurgent source, was killed by unidentified terrorist at Behibagh, Kulgam.
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Reports from south Kashmir, meanwhile, indicated that a civilian, reported to be a counter-insurgent source, was killed by unidentified terrorist at Behibagh, Kulgam.
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December - 21 
State Department spokesman Richard Boucher, in a news briefing in Washington, said, "The Indian government has released certain evidence linking two militant groups, the Lashkar-e-Toiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammed, both of which have bases in Pakistan,
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State Department spokesman Richard Boucher, in a news briefing in Washington, said, "The Indian government has released certain evidence linking two militant groups, the Lashkar-e-Toiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammed, both of which have bases in Pakistan, to the terrorist attacks on the Indian Parliament".
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December - 21 
Terrorists abducted and later killed a village headman in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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Terrorists abducted and later killed a village headman in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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December - 21 
The Cabinet Committee on Security Affairs (CCS), on December 21, welcomed the decision of United States government to freeze the assets of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh told reporters after the meeting that action
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The Cabinet Committee on Security Affairs (CCS), on December 21, welcomed the decision of United States government to freeze the assets of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh told reporters after the meeting that action against the LeT was "long expected. I am glad that LeT has been included in the list of terrorist groups". The CCS also reviewed the security situation and the investigations into the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament.
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December - 21 
Two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and four others injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), in the forests, 3 km away from the Chinia police post,
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Two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and four others injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), in the forests, 3 km away from the Chinia police post, Garhwa district, on December 21. Official sources said the incident took place when a police team was combing the area for Naxalites.
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December - 21 
Yet another terrorist was killed in an encounter at Makahama, Magam, in the Budgam district. An AK-56 rifle was also recovered from the encounter site.
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Yet another terrorist was killed in an encounter at Makahama, Magam, in the Budgam district. An AK-56 rifle was also recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 21 
According to media reports, a ban has been imposed on the entry of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Secretary-General of Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI), into Punjab, Sindh and the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). JUI sources said in Quetta, on December
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According to media reports, a ban has been imposed on the entry of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Secretary-General of Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI), into Punjab, Sindh and the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). JUI sources said in Quetta, on December 21, that a notice in this regard had been served on Maulana Haideri by the three governments.
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December - 21 
According to media reports, the district administration of Islamabad has adopted strict measures to ban fund raising and collection of donation, in the country’s capital, by various terrorist outfits and madrassas (seminaries). An order issued in pur
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According to media reports, the district administration of Islamabad has adopted strict measures to ban fund raising and collection of donation, in the country’s capital, by various terrorist outfits and madrassas (seminaries). An order issued in pursuance of the Law Ministry's notification has brought into force with immediate effect and shall be valid for two months.
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December - 21 
An 18-member delegation of the Tanzim-e-Nefaz-Shariah-Muhammadi (TNSM), Malakand division, is scheduled to visit Kabul soon to hold talks with the interim government of Afghanistan for the release of arrested TNSM cadres. TNSM spokesperson Mohammad A
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An 18-member delegation of the Tanzim-e-Nefaz-Shariah-Muhammadi (TNSM), Malakand division, is scheduled to visit Kabul soon to hold talks with the interim government of Afghanistan for the release of arrested TNSM cadres. TNSM spokesperson Mohammad Abdullah said, in Mingora, on December 21, the decision was taken at a meeting of the Tanzim's Shoora.
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December - 21 
Ehtishamuddin Haider, brother of Federal Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider, was killed by three unidentified gunmen in Karachi, on December 21. Ehtishamuddin was a trustee of the Fatimid Foundation. No arrests have been made so far in connection wit
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Ehtishamuddin Haider, brother of Federal Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider, was killed by three unidentified gunmen in Karachi, on December 21. Ehtishamuddin was a trustee of the Fatimid Foundation. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killing. Meanwhile, there was speculation that the killing could be linked to the Minister’s tough comments against terrorism in recent weeks. Karachi’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tariq Jamil said, "He has been targeted because of his brother."
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December - 21 
Five suspected French members of the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden were arrested in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 21.
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Five suspected French members of the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden were arrested in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 21.
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December - 21 
In a statement released by Abu Hijrat, ‘commander-in-chief’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit said "It is not even remotely involved in the attack." The statement however added, "We will carry out shocking attacks in majo
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In a statement released by Abu Hijrat, ‘commander-in-chief’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit said "It is not even remotely involved in the attack." The statement however added, "We will carry out shocking attacks in major India cities so as the BJP will loose power…'Now we will attack with more vigor the Indian para-military and military camps and inflict maximum casualties on them. We possess the sophisticated weapons and they would be used against Indian forces."
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December - 21 
Mahmood Ghazi, Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs said, in Karachi, on December 21, the US administration’s decision to freeze the assets of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) "could be the result of some misunderstanding". While not elucidating on the
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Mahmood Ghazi, Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs said, in Karachi, on December 21, the US administration’s decision to freeze the assets of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) "could be the result of some misunderstanding". While not elucidating on the possible misunderstanding, he added that the LeT should confine its terrorist activities to Jammu and Kashmir and not "indulge in any outside activity, if they are doing so." He said the outfit should clarify that its activities were confined to the "struggle against Indian rule in Kashmir." He also pointed, "I believe they should establish a better public relations machine, something which they lack at the moment." Commenting on Pakistan’s support for terrorist outfits active in Kashmir, he said, "Pakistan supports Kashmiris' struggle inside Kashmir and it condemns all forms of terrorism."
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December - 21 
The death toll in the Al Qaeda escapees’ clash reached to 23 as four more persons, including one of the Al-Qaeda terrorists, were killed in fresh cross firing while six of the injured succumbed to their injuries in Parachinar, on December 21. Meanwhi
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The death toll in the Al Qaeda escapees’ clash reached to 23 as four more persons, including one of the Al-Qaeda terrorists, were killed in fresh cross firing while six of the injured succumbed to their injuries in Parachinar, on December 21. Meanwhile, Pakistani security forces have arrested another 18 escapees of the Al Qaeda terrorist network who had fled in Arawali, a village about 195 km to the north of Peshawar. Most of these terrorists are reportedly hiding in the mountains of Ali Zai, news sources added.
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December - 21 
The government is set to freeze the assets and accounts of Ummah-Tamir-e-Nau (UTN), an outfit formed by arrested Pakistani nuclear scientist Bashiruddin Ahmed, and alleged to be linked to the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden. This decisi
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The government is set to freeze the assets and accounts of Ummah-Tamir-e-Nau (UTN), an outfit formed by arrested Pakistani nuclear scientist Bashiruddin Ahmed, and alleged to be linked to the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden. This decision follows US President George W. Bush’s December 20-order freezing the assets of UTN along with those of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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December - 21 
The Pakistan Afghanistan Defence Council (PADC), a conglomeration of several religious organizations and terrorist outfits, has condemned the ban on collection of donations. Council leader Maulana Abdul Rashid Ghazi said terrorist outfits and religio
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The Pakistan Afghanistan Defence Council (PADC), a conglomeration of several religious organizations and terrorist outfits, has condemned the ban on collection of donations. Council leader Maulana Abdul Rashid Ghazi said terrorist outfits and religious organizations have expressed their resentment at the ban. He termed the restriction as a part of the US policy being implemented in Pakistan to "crush Jihadi powers… These Jihadi groups are safeguarding the territorial limits and ideology of Pakistan and if they are crushed today, rulers will face similar consequences tomorrow." He also added that the ban would weaken the on-going terrorist movement in Jammu and Kashmir.
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December - 21 
21 suspected Maoist insurgents have been arrested from six different districts viz. Dhading, Makwanpur, Sarlahi, Dhankuta, Kathmandu and Gulmi, the Defence Ministry said.
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21 suspected Maoist insurgents have been arrested from six different districts viz. Dhading, Makwanpur, Sarlahi, Dhankuta, Kathmandu and Gulmi, the Defence Ministry said.
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December - 21 
Another report on December 21 said a senior leader of the Maoists succumbed to his injuries in Jhapa. He sustained injuries when a mob beat him up in Dharampur.
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Another report on December 21 said a senior leader of the Maoists succumbed to his injuries in Jhapa. He sustained injuries when a mob beat him up in Dharampur.
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December - 21 
Security forces shot dead five Maoist insurgents in separate incidents, the Defence Ministry said on December 21. Three were shot dead in Bhirkot, Gorkha district by a joint team of the Army and Armed Police Force (APF). Besides, 13 guns and some ex
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Security forces shot dead five Maoist insurgents in separate incidents, the Defence Ministry said on December 21. Three were shot dead in Bhirkot, Gorkha district by a joint team of the Army and Armed Police Force (APF). Besides, 13 guns and some explosive materials were seized in Gharti Gaon, Rolpa district.
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December - 21 
Australia, in pursuance of UN Security Council Resolution No. 1373, on suppressing the financing of terrorism, on December 21 proscribed 25 organizations, including the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terming the outfit as a terrorist organiz
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Australia, in pursuance of UN Security Council Resolution No. 1373, on suppressing the financing of terrorism, on December 21 proscribed 25 organizations, including the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terming the outfit as a terrorist organization. The LTTE’s assets in Australia will be frozen, resultantly.
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December - 21 
Sri Lanka on December 21 reciprocated the Christmas cease-fire offer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) and announced a cease-fire with the rebels. Government troops would halt hostilities from midnight December 24 to midnight January 24.
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Sri Lanka on December 21 reciprocated the Christmas cease-fire offer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) and announced a cease-fire with the rebels. Government troops would halt hostilities from midnight December 24 to midnight January 24. Reports said, quoting a Minister, the government might extend the cease-fire further.
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December - 22 
Police in Meghalaya arrested a hardcore National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist from Williamnagar, on December 22, a delayed report said. The East Garo Hills police chief said the terrorist was a conduit between the NDFB and the Achik
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Police in Meghalaya arrested a hardcore National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist from Williamnagar, on December 22, a delayed report said. The East Garo Hills police chief said the terrorist was a conduit between the NDFB and the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC).
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December - 22 
The Andhra Pradesh police on December 22 seized 1,600 non-electrical detonators, 50 electric detonators and 120 kg gun powder from a house at Perkit, Nizamabad district. Police sources said that the house owner and his associates were arrested in thi
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The Andhra Pradesh police on December 22 seized 1,600 non-electrical detonators, 50 electric detonators and 120 kg gun powder from a house at Perkit, Nizamabad district. Police sources said that the house owner and his associates were arrested in this connection. The district police Chief said that it has to be verified whether the accused were supplying the explosive materials to left-wing extremists, Naxalites.
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December - 22 
The PWG Naxalites snatched cell phone instruments belonging to three businessmen in Tekumatla village, Warangal district, on December 22 night.
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The PWG Naxalites snatched cell phone instruments belonging to three businessmen in Tekumatla village, Warangal district, on December 22 night.
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December - 22 
Three school boys were killed and another seriously injured in a bomb explosion in a farm godown at Sitapur, Madurai district on December 22 night. The explosion occurred when the boys, who were playing in the building, meddled with the bombs. Two pe
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Three school boys were killed and another seriously injured in a bomb explosion in a farm godown at Sitapur, Madurai district on December 22 night. The explosion occurred when the boys, who were playing in the building, meddled with the bombs. Two persons have been arrested in this connection.
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December - 22 
Union Home Minister L K Advani on December 22 made it clear that the withdrawal of Indian envoy in Pakistan was a first step in the diplomatic battle to make Pakistan act against terrorist groups responsible for the December 13 attack on Parliament.
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Union Home Minister L K Advani on December 22 made it clear that the withdrawal of Indian envoy in Pakistan was a first step in the diplomatic battle to make Pakistan act against terrorist groups responsible for the December 13 attack on Parliament. He added that the policy spelt out by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee would be implemented ‘step by step’. He said he had information that the US and the UK may have issued some demarche to Pakistan on the need for taking action against terrorist outfits.
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December - 22 
A Interior ministry spokesperson said in Islamabad on December 22 that the assassination of Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider's brother Ihtishamudin Haider was an "insane act of terrorism." In a statement, the spokesperson said that the terrorists’
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A Interior ministry spokesperson said in Islamabad on December 22 that the assassination of Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider's brother Ihtishamudin Haider was an "insane act of terrorism." In a statement, the spokesperson said that the terrorists’ efforts "to destabilise Pakistani government by such shameful acts will not prove fruitful and the government will now take extra measures against the culprits." While pointing out that the persons involved would be arrested he added that the Sindh administration and various law enforcing agencies had been given instructions in this regard.
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December - 22 
According to Pakistani media reports, activists and office-bearers of several major terrorist outfits have gone underground fearing a crackdown against them. The regional and area offices and collection centres of almost all the outfits set up in var
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According to Pakistani media reports, activists and office-bearers of several major terrorist outfits have gone underground fearing a crackdown against them. The regional and area offices and collection centres of almost all the outfits set up in various parts of the Faisalabad district were reportedly found locked on December 22. Reports indicated that steps by the government to ensure action against these outfits have forced the cadres to confine themselves underground. Sources said signboards and hoardings installed at various points had already been removed by the law enforcing agencies on December 21 on the directives of federal Interior Ministry. They added that lists of cadres and leaders of various terrorist outfits were reportedly being prepared by the secret agencies of the government and the Federal government had already directed the district police chiefs to send a detailed list of mosques, madrassas (religious seminaries) and training centres run by these outfits.
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December - 23 
A civilian was killed and another injured by a group of three terrorists at Salwa village, in Poonch district. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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A civilian was killed and another injured by a group of three terrorists at Salwa village, in Poonch district. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 23 
A civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Shirgam, Pattan. Reports described him as a counter-insurgent source of the Army.
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A civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Shirgam, Pattan. Reports described him as a counter-insurgent source of the Army.
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December - 23 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist and another belonging to the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) surrendered to Krishnai police on December 23. They also handed over an AK-56 rifle and ammunition along wi
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist and another belonging to the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) surrendered to Krishnai police on December 23. They also handed over an AK-56 rifle and ammunition along with some incriminating documents
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December - 23 
A teen-aged boy was injured in a bomb blast at Kathar village, in the Chowki Chowra area, Akhnoor.
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A teen-aged boy was injured in a bomb blast at Kathar village, in the Chowki Chowra area, Akhnoor.
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December - 23 
According to media reports on December 23, Indian and Nepalese government agreed to exchange secret information to check the rising activities of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), the Maoist insurgents in Nepal and
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According to media reports on December 23, Indian and Nepalese government agreed to exchange secret information to check the rising activities of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), the Maoist insurgents in Nepal and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, along the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border. Both the countries have also reportedly agreed to conduct a joint survey of the no man’s land. Decisions to this effect were taken at a joint meeting of officials of both the countries at Nanpara in Bahraich district.
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December - 23 
According to media reports, suspected left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), abducted three Panchayat (local self-government) officials at Horedag under Ormanjhi police station limits, Ranchi district, on December 23. H
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According to media reports, suspected left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), abducted three Panchayat (local self-government) officials at Horedag under Ormanjhi police station limits, Ranchi district, on December 23. However, unconfirmed reports indicated that the incident occurred at Chandue. The reason behind the abduction is yet to be ascertained.
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December - 23 
According to media reports, the first-ever arrest in India was made of a terrorist belonging to Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorist network. He was arrested by the Jammu Police on December 23. Consequent to his arrest, police have unearthed a conspi
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According to media reports, the first-ever arrest in India was made of a terrorist belonging to Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorist network. He was arrested by the Jammu Police on December 23. Consequent to his arrest, police have unearthed a conspiracy hatched by Al Qaeda in assistance with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to kill all legislators in a fidayeen (suicide) attack on the Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) hostel at Indira Chowk in February 2002 during the budget session.
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December - 23 
According to official sources, a terrorist belonging to the Kamtapuri Liberation Organisation (KLO) and a Bodo terrorist were arrested in separate raids in Jalpaiguri district, on December 23. The district police chief, while speaking to the media in
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According to official sources, a terrorist belonging to the Kamtapuri Liberation Organisation (KLO) and a Bodo terrorist were arrested in separate raids in Jalpaiguri district, on December 23. The district police chief, while speaking to the media in Siliguri, said the Bodo terrorist was arrested from near the Sankosh tea garden, in Kumargram. The terrorist had reportedly taken shelter in Bhutan since 1999 and had also been trained at a camp there. The KLO terrorist, the mastermind of the attack on a school in Dhupgui in August 2000, was arrested from the Kranti area.
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December - 23 
According to official sources, two Afghan nationals arrested on November 22 in Bihar had links with the Al Qaeda. K L Verma, Chairman of the Central Board of Exicse and Customs, while speaking to the media in Patna on December 23, said, "Interrogatio
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According to official sources, two Afghan nationals arrested on November 22 in Bihar had links with the Al Qaeda. K L Verma, Chairman of the Central Board of Exicse and Customs, while speaking to the media in Patna on December 23, said, "Interrogation by our men clearly revealed that they had links with the Al Qaeda". He added that left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) along with Maoist activists in Nepal were trying to use the 18,00 km Indo-Nepal border as a corridor for supplying arms and ammunition to Andhra Pradesh and even Sri Lanka.
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December - 23 
According to official sources, two terrorists surrendered to the security forces along with two grenades at Pattan area in Baramulla.
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According to official sources, two terrorists surrendered to the security forces along with two grenades at Pattan area in Baramulla.
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December - 23 
Ayub Ahmed alias Ayubi, a resident of Kotli in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), was arrested from Poonch House. A large quantity of weaponry and explosives, including RDX, was also recovered. The Al Qaeda is reported to have identified as its targets
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Ayub Ahmed alias Ayubi, a resident of Kotli in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), was arrested from Poonch House. A large quantity of weaponry and explosives, including RDX, was also recovered. The Al Qaeda is reported to have identified as its targets several other vital installations, including the State Legislature, Civil Secretariat and Ragunath temple. Ayubi is also reported to have confessed during interrogation that he was being assisted in his task by Mushtaq Wani, a top politician in Lolab, Srinagar. A Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Wani has reportedly been arrested, but his identity couldn’t be ascertained immediately. Ayub has also reportedly disclosed that the Al Qaeda had spread its network in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), New Delhi, Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh, besides to a couple of other Indian cities much before the United States declared a war on Taliban and Al Qaeda. According to news sources, Ayub was arrested from an official quarter in Poonch House, Panjtirthi on the basis of specific information about his infiltration into the City. Sources added that Ayub had undergone arms training early this year in a camp run by bin Laden’s network in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
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December - 23 
External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh stressed that Pakistan must act on the demarche made out by India demanding a ban and freezing of assets of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) involved in the attack on Parliament.
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External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh stressed that Pakistan must act on the demarche made out by India demanding a ban and freezing of assets of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) involved in the attack on Parliament.
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December - 23 
In another incident, police arrested two persons and recovered 200 detonators from their possession in the Sanjeev Reddy Nagar area, Hyderabad on December 23. The police are investigating the case.
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In another incident, police arrested two persons and recovered 200 detonators from their possession in the Sanjeev Reddy Nagar area, Hyderabad on December 23. The police are investigating the case.
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December - 23 
Media reports on December 23 said the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has shifted only two camps from Bhutan as on date. Bhutan had asked ULFA to vacate its camp in that country by the year-end. The camps scattered in Samdrup Jonkhar of Bhutan
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Media reports on December 23 said the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has shifted only two camps from Bhutan as on date. Bhutan had asked ULFA to vacate its camp in that country by the year-end. The camps scattered in Samdrup Jonkhar of Bhutan were shifted during the last week to areas bordering Arunachal Pradesh, reports said. The National Democratic Front of Bodoland reportedly runs 15 camps in Bhutan and is yet to vacate even a single camp. The NDFB is operating camps in Kiopani and Kalaikhola areas of Bhutan, reports said. Reports also said both the groups have set up camps in the Changlang and Tirap areas of Arunachal Pradesh, with the help of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction, so as to enable them to easily slip into Myanmar.
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December - 23 
Official sources have indicated that two doctors were killed as a group of terrorists laid an ambush in the Dundak area. The terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the terr
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Official sources have indicated that two doctors were killed as a group of terrorists laid an ambush in the Dundak area. The terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the terrorists involved in the killings. According to news sources, terrorists involved in the attack were stated to be six in number and majority of them were foreign mercenaries, affiliated to the LeT.
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December - 23 
One civilian was injured in Srinagar as terrorists lobbed two grenades towards the security forces at Waniyar Safakadal and Karan Nagar. While the latter was defused, one civilian received splinter injuries in the former.
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One civilian was injured in Srinagar as terrorists lobbed two grenades towards the security forces at Waniyar Safakadal and Karan Nagar. While the latter was defused, one civilian received splinter injuries in the former.
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December - 23 
Reports from Kupwara said unidentified terrorists killed a former village headman at Chandigam.
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Reports from Kupwara said unidentified terrorists killed a former village headman at Chandigam.
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December - 23 
Reports said nine Adivasi Security Force (ASF) terrorists surrendered to the Army at Gopalbazar, lower Assam, on December 23. The surrendered terrorists included the self-styled chairman of Nalbari-Barpeta district unit, officials said.
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Reports said nine Adivasi Security Force (ASF) terrorists surrendered to the Army at Gopalbazar, lower Assam, on December 23. The surrendered terrorists included the self-styled chairman of Nalbari-Barpeta district unit, officials said.
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December - 23 
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, on December 23, in New Delhi, that Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik would be actively involved in the peace process in Sri Lanka from January 2002, and added that there would be a ‘new
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, on December 23, in New Delhi, that Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik would be actively involved in the peace process in Sri Lanka from January 2002, and added that there would be a ‘new development’ in the peace process. Wickremesinghe also said that India has a major role to play in instilling peace in Sri Lanka and this would be the focus of his discussion with Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and President K R Narayanan. The Prime Minister added that certain steps have already been taken to initiate the peace process but cautioned that the problem is "not that easy to solve."
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December - 23 
The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was not a Kashmiri outfit as mentioned by the US President George W. Bush after he ordered the freezing of its assets. In a letter faxed and e-mailed to the US Presiden
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The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was not a Kashmiri outfit as mentioned by the US President George W. Bush after he ordered the freezing of its assets. In a letter faxed and e-mailed to the US President, with a copy to Secretary of State Colin Powell, the JKLF Chairman, Amanullah Khan, claimed that Kashmiris were surprised to hear him say that LeT was a Kashmiri-based terrorist organization which it was not. The letter also said that "India itself had forced the Kashmiris to resort to the armed freedom struggle since their 40-year long peaceful movement had failed to persuade New Delhi to fulfil its declarations, made on national and international level to let Kashmiris exercise their inherent, inalienable and nationally- recognized right to self-determination." The letter added that Jammu and Kashmir "should be made an independent country with a democratic, federal and secular system of government, having friendly relations with both India and Pakistan."
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December - 23 
Three terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoloand (NDFB) were killed in an enounter near Hatigarh in Darrang district, on December 23. Also, an AK 47 rifle, one .303 rifle and some Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered from t
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Three terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoloand (NDFB) were killed in an enounter near Hatigarh in Darrang district, on December 23. Also, an AK 47 rifle, one .303 rifle and some Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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December - 23 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, speaking the State Legislative Assembly on December 23, urged terrorist outfits in the State to hold peace talks and offered a "free passage". He said the terrorists could enter into negotiations either with the S
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, speaking the State Legislative Assembly on December 23, urged terrorist outfits in the State to hold peace talks and offered a "free passage". He said the terrorists could enter into negotiations either with the State or the Union government. He welcomed mediation efforts by individuals, but said these had to be serious in order that they are result oriented. He also said the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) were yet to respond to his offer of negotiations, which he made soon after becoming the Chief minister of the State.
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December - 23 
Two local terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter at Asham village, Sumbal. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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Two local terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter at Asham village, Sumbal. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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December - 23 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter following a raid on their hideout by security forces in Nijkhusla, Kamrup district, on December 23, reports said. A 9mm pistol, a magazine and a grenade were recovered
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter following a raid on their hideout by security forces in Nijkhusla, Kamrup district, on December 23, reports said. A 9mm pistol, a magazine and a grenade were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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December - 23 
According to media reports, former Taliban regime Ambassador to Pakistan, Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef, said on December 23 that he had applied for political asylum in Pakistan. However, he said his application was only for temporary asylum in Pakistan,
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According to media reports, former Taliban regime Ambassador to Pakistan, Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef, said on December 23 that he had applied for political asylum in Pakistan. However, he said his application was only for temporary asylum in Pakistan, where he served as the only spokesperson for the erstwhile Taliban regime during the US strikes on the Taliban. "I have applied for asylum and I am waiting for a reply from the Pakistan government," he said in Quetta. According to him, "I don't feel it's the right time to go back to my country yet.".
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December - 23 
According to media reports, two senior leaders Mulla Mohammad Fazil and Mulla Noorullah Noori were among the five Taliban cadre handed over to the US authorities by the Northern Alliance. They are reportedly being held aboard the USS Peleliu, an Amer
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According to media reports, two senior leaders Mulla Mohammad Fazil and Mulla Noorullah Noori were among the five Taliban cadre handed over to the US authorities by the Northern Alliance. They are reportedly being held aboard the USS Peleliu, an American navy ship in the Arabian Sea along with US citizen John Walker who joined Taliban, a Saudi Arabian citizen Abdul Aziz who was running a humanitarian organization and was accused of having terrorist links, and an Australian associated with the erstwhile Taliban regime. Mulla Fazil and Mulla Noori had surrendered to the Uzbek warlord Abdul Rasheed Dostum as part of a deal after handing over control of Kunduz in northern Afghanistan to him. Mulla Fazil and Mulla Noori are the highest-ranking Taliban officials now in US custody.
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December - 23 
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said in Beijing on December 23 that it is "reasonably sure" that Osama bin Laden has not escaped to Pakistan and that there's a "great possibility" that the Al Qaeda leader was killed. In an interview to the Chine
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Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said in Beijing on December 23 that it is "reasonably sure" that Osama bin Laden has not escaped to Pakistan and that there's a "great possibility" that the Al Qaeda leader was killed. In an interview to the Chinese state television, President Musharraf said that Pakistan would hand over bin Laden to the United States if he were arrested. According to him, "We are pretty sure that Osama is not in Pakistan. We have sealed the borders between Afghanistan and Pakistan…Maybe he is dead because of all the operations that have been conducted, the bombardment of all the caves. There is a great possibility that he may have lost his life there."
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December - 23 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) on December 23 denied that it was responsible for killing four Hindu and Sikh women on December 21. The Hizb ‘supreme commander’ Syed Salahuddin said in Muzaffarabad, "India is killing the innocent people from all religion
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) on December 23 denied that it was responsible for killing four Hindu and Sikh women on December 21. The Hizb ‘supreme commander’ Syed Salahuddin said in Muzaffarabad, "India is killing the innocent people from all religions, casts and creeds in the occupied territory ... in its abortive attempts to suppress the will of the freedom-seeking Kashmiris and bring a bad name to our noble cause." He added, "I on behalf of all Mujahideen groups declare that every unarmed Kashmiri, belonging to any race or religion, is revered by us and we can never think of inflicting slight harm to any civilian."
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December - 23 
The Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said in Karachi on December 23 that the investigations in his brother's murder were underway and the killers would be arrested soon. He said, "At the moment there are no evidences which could indicate who is beh
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The Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said in Karachi on December 23 that the investigations in his brother's murder were underway and the killers would be arrested soon. He said, "At the moment there are no evidences which could indicate who is behind the murder."
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December - 23 
The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was not a Kashmiri outfit as mentioned by the US President George W. Bush after he ordered the freezing of its assets. In a letter faxed and e-mailed to the US Presiden
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The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was not a Kashmiri outfit as mentioned by the US President George W. Bush after he ordered the freezing of its assets. In a letter faxed and e-mailed to the US President, with a copy to Secretary of State Colin Powell, the JKLF Chairman, Amanullah Khan, claimed that Kashmiris were surprised to hear him say that LeT was a Kashmiri-based terrorist organization which it was not. The letter also said that "India itself had forced the Kashmiris to resort to the armed freedom struggle since their 40-year long peaceful movement had failed to persuade New Delhi to fulfil its declarations, made on national and international level to let Kashmiris exercise their inherent, inalienable and nationally- recognized right to self-determination." The letter added that Jammu and Kashmir "should be made an independent country with a democratic, federal and secular system of government, having friendly relations with both India and Pakistan."
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December - 23 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has termed the decision of US President, George W Bush to freeze the outfit’s assets as unfair because it has "nothing to do with terrorism." Commenting on the decision, a LeT spokesperson told BBC that the outfit has "never
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has termed the decision of US President, George W Bush to freeze the outfit’s assets as unfair because it has "nothing to do with terrorism." Commenting on the decision, a LeT spokesperson told BBC that the outfit has "never participated in any terrorist act. As such it does not consider this action good or justified." He also pointed out that "we posses no asset in Europe or America, neither we established any network across Pakistan." He also added "we believe in Allah, we work for Allah. The world should think whether they intend to support the cruel and terrorist. You see that how much the state terrorism in Kashmir continuing by Indian soldiers which has no example in any part of world."
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December - 23 
The Ummah-Tamir-e-Nau (UTN), an outfit formed by arrested Pakistani nuclear scientist Bashiruddin Ahmed, has dismissed the US charges that it is linked to the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden as "unfounded and baseless." The son of the n
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The Ummah-Tamir-e-Nau (UTN), an outfit formed by arrested Pakistani nuclear scientist Bashiruddin Ahmed, has dismissed the US charges that it is linked to the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden as "unfounded and baseless." The son of the nuclear scientist said in Muzaffarabad that a decision to freeze the groups' assets would be wrong. "This is shocking news for us… This is a wrong action. "They should not have taken it", Bashiruddin Mehmood's son, Asim Mehmood, said in an interview. He claimed that UTN was a charity providing humanitarian assistance and carrying out land development projects in Afghanistan. "My father... had nothing to do with al-Qaeda," Asim Mehmood said.
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December - 23 
A woman cadre of the Maoists was killed and a large arms cache recovered during clashes reported on December 23 in Bhimapur, Bardia.
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A woman cadre of the Maoists was killed and a large arms cache recovered during clashes reported on December 23 in Bhimapur, Bardia.
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December - 23 
According to media reports on December 23, Indian and Nepalese government agreed to exchange secret information to check the rising activities of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), the Maoist insurgents in Nepal and
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According to media reports on December 23, Indian and Nepalese government agreed to exchange secret information to check the rising activities of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), the Maoist insurgents in Nepal and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, along the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border. Both the countries have also reportedly agreed to conduct a joint survey of the no man’s land. Decisions to this effect were taken at a joint meeting of officials of both the countries at Nanpara in Bahraich district.
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December - 23 
Another report quoting the Defence Ministry said that the Army in Kailali and Rukum districts killed two Maoist insurgents on December 23 in search and cordon operations. 20 persons, including an injured insurgent, were arrested in the operations.
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Another report quoting the Defence Ministry said that the Army in Kailali and Rukum districts killed two Maoist insurgents on December 23 in search and cordon operations. 20 persons, including an injured insurgent, were arrested in the operations.
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December - 23 
Maoist insurgents on December 23 night set of an explosion and destroyed the house of Minister Chiranjivi Wagle in the Chitwan district. Wagle was the chief government negotiator in the failed peace talks with the insurgents. Besides, the insurgents
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Maoist insurgents on December 23 night set of an explosion and destroyed the house of Minister Chiranjivi Wagle in the Chitwan district. Wagle was the chief government negotiator in the failed peace talks with the insurgents. Besides, the insurgents also damaged the house of a sitting Member of Parliament of the ruling Nepali Congress, Eknath Ranabhatt in another village in the same district, official sources said.
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December - 23 
Nepal’s Defence Ministry said on December 25 that the Army recovered 10,000 rounds of ammunition looted by Maoist insurgents during the attack on the Army barracks in Ghorai, Dang district, on November 23. Also, security forces recovered guns and exp
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Nepal’s Defence Ministry said on December 25 that the Army recovered 10,000 rounds of ammunition looted by Maoist insurgents during the attack on the Army barracks in Ghorai, Dang district, on November 23. Also, security forces recovered guns and explosives from Korchawang in the same district, and 35 more guns from Rolpa, Dhankuta and Makwanpur districts.
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December - 23 
Nepal’s Defence Ministry said three soldiers were killed and many more injured in an ambush laid by the Maoist insurgents on December 23, at Salang Khola near Behisahar in Lamjung district. An unspecified number of insurgents were also killed in the
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Nepal’s Defence Ministry said three soldiers were killed and many more injured in an ambush laid by the Maoist insurgents on December 23, at Salang Khola near Behisahar in Lamjung district. An unspecified number of insurgents were also killed in the gunfire that followed.
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December - 23 
Nine more Maoists were arrested countrywide and guns, explosives and extremist literature seized from them.
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Nine more Maoists were arrested countrywide and guns, explosives and extremist literature seized from them.
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December - 23 
Water Resources Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachedhar said that an all-party meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on December 23 to discuss the situation in the country following imposition of ‘Emergency’ in the wake of heightened
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Water Resources Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachedhar said that an all-party meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on December 23 to discuss the situation in the country following imposition of ‘Emergency’ in the wake of heightened violence by the Maoist insurgents. At the meeting, reports said, Deuba asked co-operation from all the opposition parties to put down the insurgency. Reports also said that the meeting was held in the backdrop of ruling Nepali Congress Party President and former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala demanding a national government representing all parties in Parliament to deal with the insurgents.
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December - 23 
According to media reports, suspected activists of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) killed a leader of the Parbattya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) at his residence in Rangmati, on December 23. Reports said, the UPDS activist
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According to media reports, suspected activists of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) killed a leader of the Parbattya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) at his residence in Rangmati, on December 23. Reports said, the UPDS activists also reportedly abducted three persons, including two government employees. Later, they were released unharmed.
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December - 23 
Four persons were arrested along with bomb-making material from the Gabtali area in the Fatulla police station limits on December 23.
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Four persons were arrested along with bomb-making material from the Gabtali area in the Fatulla police station limits on December 23.
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December - 23 
A soldier was wounded in mortar shelling by the LTTE in the Ethawetunuwewa general area, 6km north of Welioya, also the same day.
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A soldier was wounded in mortar shelling by the LTTE in the Ethawetunuwewa general area, 6km north of Welioya, also the same day.
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December - 23 
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, on December 23, in New Delhi, that Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik would be actively involved in the peace process in Sri Lanka from January 2002, and added that there would be a ‘new
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, on December 23, in New Delhi, that Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik would be actively involved in the peace process in Sri Lanka from January 2002, and added that there would be a ‘new development’ in the peace process. Wickremesinghe also said that India has a major role to play in instilling peace in Sri Lanka and this would be the focus of his discussion with Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and President K R Narayanan. The Prime Minister added that certain steps have already been taken to initiate the peace process but cautioned that the problem is "not that easy to solve."
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December - 23 
The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels shot dead one police personnel and wounded another in the Dutuwewa general area, 11km south east of Vavuniya, on December 23.
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The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels shot dead one police personnel and wounded another in the Dutuwewa general area, 11km south east of Vavuniya, on December 23.
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December - 24 
Addressing a press conference, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu range, Pitambar Lal Gupta, said a protected person, Abdul Rahim Wani, the zonal president of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been formally arrested along with his two Pers
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Addressing a press conference, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu range, Pitambar Lal Gupta, said a protected person, Abdul Rahim Wani, the zonal president of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been formally arrested along with his two Personal Security Officers (PSOs), who had helped Ayub in setting up the Al Qaeda’s network in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the interrogation of Ayub revealed that Al Qaeda’s ‘deputy chief’, Abdul Ubed, a Saudi Arabian national, had either managed to infiltrate into the Kashmir valley or was in the process of doing so. Ubed had planned to set up base at Rajbagh or Handwara. Meanwhile, a special team of Jammu Police arrested a Palestinian terrorist from outside the State. Declining to disclose his identity, the IGP said he was being brought to Jammu for interrogation and ascertain whether he was involved in subversive activities.
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December - 24 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Thoubal district on December 24. Acting on information that some armed terrorists were moving in the Yeiripok Ningal village area, police launched a search operation and
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Thoubal district on December 24. Acting on information that some armed terrorists were moving in the Yeiripok Ningal village area, police launched a search operation and spotted a group of terrorists who fired at the police. While the other terrorists escaped, one was killed in police retaliatory firing.
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December - 24 
Four persons, including two police personnel, were injured when left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), triggered an explosion in the premises of the Hanumakonda police station, Warangal district, on December 24 night. Police
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Four persons, including two police personnel, were injured when left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), triggered an explosion in the premises of the Hanumakonda police station, Warangal district, on December 24 night. Police sources said the incident took place when a group of Naxalites came to the police station and blasted three rooms. Senior police officials have rushed to the spot and a combing operation has been launched to arrest the Naxalites responsible for the blast.
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December - 24 
In another incident, two PWG Naxalites surrendered in Kurnool district on December 24. Police sources said the surrendered Naxalites carried a reward of Rs. 20,000 each on their head.
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In another incident, two PWG Naxalites surrendered in Kurnool district on December 24. Police sources said the surrendered Naxalites carried a reward of Rs. 20,000 each on their head.
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December - 24 
Jammu Police on December 24 sent a ‘high alert’ across the country for two Arabs, including a ‘deputy chief’ of Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorist network, who were reported to have infiltrated either into Kashmir or New Delhi for stepping-up subve
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Jammu Police on December 24 sent a ‘high alert’ across the country for two Arabs, including a ‘deputy chief’ of Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorist network, who were reported to have infiltrated either into Kashmir or New Delhi for stepping-up subversive activities. Information on infiltration of Laden’s associates into the country surfaced during the interrogation of the first-ever Al Qaeda terrorist, Ayub Ahmed alias Qamar Ayub of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), arrested by Jammu Police, from Poonch House on December 23.
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December - 24 
Media reports have indicated that in a case of dereliction of duty police personnel handed over 14 rifles to Pakistan-backed terrorists while on guard duty at the residences of Talib Hussain, former Minister and a ruling National Conference (NC) lead
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Media reports have indicated that in a case of dereliction of duty police personnel handed over 14 rifles to Pakistan-backed terrorists while on guard duty at the residences of Talib Hussain, former Minister and a ruling National Conference (NC) leader and Moulvi Imam Dil Mohd, a village headman, in Fatehpur area, Rajouri, on December 24. 13 Special Police Officers (SPOs), who were on guard duty at the two houses, have been disengaged while a Selection Grade Constable (SGC) has been suspended by the district police with immediate effect. Official sources said a group of eight terrorists, all of whom were believed to be foreign mercenaries, attacked the house of Talib Hussain and over-powered three police personnel. Talib Hussain was not present in the house. The terrorists snatched all eight rifles from the police personnel along with ammunition. The same group of terrorists attacked the house of Moulvi Imam Dil Mohd. In a similar fashion, the terrorists over-powered three SPOs on duty and snatched their six rifles. SF personnel have launched a search operation in the forest areas of Fatehpur to track down the terrorists involved in the incidents.
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December - 24 
Media reports have indicated that that a counter-insurgent (Ikhwani), was killed in a gun battle between unidentified terrorists and SFs at Asham, Sonawari.
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Media reports have indicated that that a counter-insurgent (Ikhwani), was killed in a gun battle between unidentified terrorists and SFs at Asham, Sonawari.
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December - 24 
Media reports on December 25 said Indian authorities have expressed serious concern following the seizure in Myanmar of a huge consignment of 1,200 AK-47 rifles of Chinese make and meant for being smuggled into India for use by the North East terrori
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Media reports on December 25 said Indian authorities have expressed serious concern following the seizure in Myanmar of a huge consignment of 1,200 AK-47 rifles of Chinese make and meant for being smuggled into India for use by the North East terrorists. Authorities believe that two similar consignments have already been smuggled into India. Unnamed Indian officials said there was an understanding reached with China in 1998 according to which China agreed not to provide assistance to North East terrorists. They said, following the Myanmar-seizures, the Chinese have reportedly restarted supplying weapons to these terrorists. Officials also added that the government was also closely analysing the links between left-wing extremists, Naxalites, and China as well as connections with other organisations.
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December - 24 
Reports on December 25 said that the Manipur police have arrested two terrorists, one belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and another to the United National Liberation Front (UNLF).
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Reports on December 25 said that the Manipur police have arrested two terrorists, one belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and another to the United National Liberation Front (UNLF).
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December - 24 
SFs killed two LeT terrorists following a search operation in the Herpora (Sheikhnar) locality of Sogam, Kupwara district.
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SFs killed two LeT terrorists following a search operation in the Herpora (Sheikhnar) locality of Sogam, Kupwara district.
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December - 24 
Speaking at an election meeting in Golaghat, Assam, on December 24, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi criticised former Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta for making false and fabricated statements on secret killings. It was meant to defame the Congress
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Speaking at an election meeting in Golaghat, Assam, on December 24, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi criticised former Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta for making false and fabricated statements on secret killings. It was meant to defame the Congress Government, Gogoi said. Also, he rebutted Mahanta's charge that the government was appeasing the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists and opined that the people of Assam knew very well who was with whom.
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December - 24 
The police on December 24 found five explosives with ‘foreign markings’ from Jamiyatpura village near Adalaj and defused them.
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The police on December 24 found five explosives with ‘foreign markings’ from Jamiyatpura village near Adalaj and defused them.
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December - 24 
The PWG Naxalites made an unsuccessful attempt to blast a cinema belonging to Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development N Kistappa, at Gorantla, Anantpur district, on December 24 night. However, they succeeded in burning the screen and the
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The PWG Naxalites made an unsuccessful attempt to blast a cinema belonging to Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development N Kistappa, at Gorantla, Anantpur district, on December 24 night. However, they succeeded in burning the screen and the speakers.
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December - 24 
The self-styled army chief of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Chingangbam Ibohal alias Dhruba alias Robert was abducted and killed by a group of unidentified, armed men in the Gwaltabi area, Imphal East district, on December 24, media reports s
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The self-styled army chief of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Chingangbam Ibohal alias Dhruba alias Robert was abducted and killed by a group of unidentified, armed men in the Gwaltabi area, Imphal East district, on December 24, media reports said, quoting family sources. His dead body was recovered near the Gwaltabi Forest gate. An AK-56 rifle and two magazines were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 24 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed and three security force (SF) personnel injured in an encounter following a raid on a terrorist hideout at Warpora (Dangiwacha), Rafiabad area of Baramulla, on December 24. However, a news report cla
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed and three security force (SF) personnel injured in an encounter following a raid on a terrorist hideout at Warpora (Dangiwacha), Rafiabad area of Baramulla, on December 24. However, a news report claimed that one of them was a local militant, namely Fayaz Ahmed Ganai of Zarbug. Three AK-56 rifles, a wireless set and 10 grenades were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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December - 24 
Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including the assassin of District and Sessions Judge V K Phull, were killed in an encounter in the Faisalabad area of Surankot in Poonch district. Besides, a woman terrorist was among eight terrorists a
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Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including the assassin of District and Sessions Judge V K Phull, were killed in an encounter in the Faisalabad area of Surankot in Poonch district. Besides, a woman terrorist was among eight terrorists arrested by SFs after the encounter. Mohammed Zafran Khan alias Abu Asram, a resident of Aptabad, Pakistan and the ‘area commander’ of the LeT for Surankot were involved in the killing of V K Phull. Shameem Akhter was the first woman terrorist arrested in the Surankot area, official sources added. Recoveries made from the possession of the slain terrorists included three AK rifles, 12 magazines, 10 hand grenades and two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
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December - 24 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including ‘district commander’ Saifullah Askari alias Owais, were killed in an encounter in Lawaypora village of Bandipore, north Kashmir, on December 24. According to a tip-off, Saifullah Askari was present in t
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including ‘district commander’ Saifullah Askari alias Owais, were killed in an encounter in Lawaypora village of Bandipore, north Kashmir, on December 24. According to a tip-off, Saifullah Askari was present in the area along with his body-guard, Mirza alias Abu Ali. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of the encounter. While police sources indicated that Saifullah was LeT’s ‘district commander’ for Bandipore, a Defence spokesperson maintained that he was the outfit’s ‘deputy chief of operations’ in the Kashmir valley. Saifullah was in the news earlier this month when security forces had interrogated nine women from three Bandipore villages on the allegation that they had active links with the Lashkar commander. Two women were later booked under law as Saifullah’s wireless set was recovered from one of them. Furthermore, the LeT had issued a press statement last week stating that Saifullah was being ‘demobilised’ and sent back to the base camp as he had exceeded his brief by establishing contact with women.
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December - 24 
Union Home Minister L K Advani, on December 24, said an agreement reached through the Naga peace process would not affect the territorial integrity of any other States in the North East region, especially that of Manipur. He said the Union government
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Union Home Minister L K Advani, on December 24, said an agreement reached through the Naga peace process would not affect the territorial integrity of any other States in the North East region, especially that of Manipur. He said the Union government was fully committed to restoring peace in the strife torn North East region and called upon terrorist groups to participate in negotiations with the government. He also clarified that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has been clearly told that the peace process would not be at the cost of the territorial integrity of Manipur and other North East States.
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December - 24 
According to media reports, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Chief of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit resigned on December 24, shortly after the Federal government froze the outfit’s assets in line with an earlier move by the United St
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According to media reports, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Chief of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit resigned on December 24, shortly after the Federal government froze the outfit’s assets in line with an earlier move by the United States. "I have decided to step down to save Pakistan from the malicious Indian propaganda and confine my activities to the preaching of religion," he said in a news conference in Lahore. "Lashkar's activities will now be totally confined to Kashmir and we have already shifted all our offices to Kashmir last month," he added. News reports indicated that the outfit has shifFted its offices from Pakistan to Jammu and Kashmir. The outfit’s new Chief is Maulana Abdul Wahid of Poonch.
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December - 24 
Media reports quoting official sources have indicated that the government of Pakistan has made a formal decision not to let any terrorist group to operate from anywhere in Pakistan and henceforth the authorities would ensure that no group is able to
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Media reports quoting official sources have indicated that the government of Pakistan has made a formal decision not to let any terrorist group to operate from anywhere in Pakistan and henceforth the authorities would ensure that no group is able to collect donations or recruit volunteers for Jehad. Reports pointed, in order to achieve this, senior security officials are to increase their contact with the leaders of terrorist outfits with a view to ‘convincing’ them that their public activities were not in the security interest of Pakistan. A series of measures aimed at eliminating the activities of all terrorist groups were reportedly discussed at a high level meeting presided over by the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Mohammad Aziz Khan, at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi, on December 24.
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December - 24 
Pakistan on December 24 froze the bank accounts of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Ummah-Tamir-e-Nau (UTN). Announcing the decision, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said it had ordered the seizure of accounts of the two groups following the recomm
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Pakistan on December 24 froze the bank accounts of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Ummah-Tamir-e-Nau (UTN). Announcing the decision, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said it had ordered the seizure of accounts of the two groups following the recommendations of the United Nations. Sayed Wasimuddin, a spokesperson for the Bank, said the accounts of the UTN and the LeT in banks operating within Pakistan would be seized with immediate effect. The bank had sent a circular to all banks I the country to comply with the instructions with immediate effect.
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December - 24 
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said, on December 24, he would act against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) if evidence was found of their involvement in the December 13-terrorist attack on the Indian parliament. "Yes, if
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Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said, on December 24, he would act against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) if evidence was found of their involvement in the December 13-terrorist attack on the Indian parliament. "Yes, if we find evidence of it, we would like to move against them," he told reporters in the southern city of Guangzhou near the end of a five-day visit to China. "We are already taking measures to move against all groups that are involved in any form of terrorism everywhere in the world," he said on CNN. "We are ourselves a victim of sectarian extremism and terrorism and we are taking action against that," he added.
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December - 24 
Sindh Governor Muhammadmian Soomro has reportedly directed authorities to take effective measures against terrorists, strengthen the intelligence network and ensure co-ordination between all institutions responsible for maintaining law and order. He
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Sindh Governor Muhammadmian Soomro has reportedly directed authorities to take effective measures against terrorists, strengthen the intelligence network and ensure co-ordination between all institutions responsible for maintaining law and order. He issued this directive while presiding over a meeting at the Governor’s House, Karachi on December 24.
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December - 24 
The Home and Tribal Affairs Department of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) has banned the entry of Chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Chief Maulana Masood Azhar in the province. This order will remain in force for a period of 60 days, said an officia
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The Home and Tribal Affairs Department of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) has banned the entry of Chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Chief Maulana Masood Azhar in the province. This order will remain in force for a period of 60 days, said an official statement.
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December - 24 
The parent organisation of the LeT, Markaz al-Dawa wal-Irshad (MDI) has been rechristened as Jamaat al-Dawa. Saeed denied at the press conference that these decisions had been taken under pressure from the Federal government or a foreign country. The
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The parent organisation of the LeT, Markaz al-Dawa wal-Irshad (MDI) has been rechristened as Jamaat al-Dawa. Saeed denied at the press conference that these decisions had been taken under pressure from the Federal government or a foreign country. The Lashkar, he pointed out, would continue its terrorist operations against India.
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December - 24 
The insurgents killed an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress and injured another in Banke, on December 24 night.
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The insurgents killed an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress and injured another in Banke, on December 24 night.
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December - 24 
Three Maoist insurgents were killed in three separate encounters in Gorkha and Kailali districts, on December 24, the Defence Ministry said.
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Three Maoist insurgents were killed in three separate encounters in Gorkha and Kailali districts, on December 24, the Defence Ministry said.
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December - 24 
The Sri Lankan Army said unidentified gunmen shot dead a policeman on December 24, in Mannar.
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The Sri Lankan Army said unidentified gunmen shot dead a policeman on December 24, in Mannar.
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December - 25 
A hard-core terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on December 25 in the Gool area of Udhampur district. A BSF personnel was injured in the encounter. One AK rifle, a drum mag
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A hard-core terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on December 25 in the Gool area of Udhampur district. A BSF personnel was injured in the encounter. One AK rifle, a drum magazine, 35 rounds of AK, a wireless set, hand grenade and a tape recorder were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 25 
According to media reports, unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at the car of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Gani Lone near the Gujjars hostel in Doda town, on December 25, but failed to hit the target. No arrests have been
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According to media reports, unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at the car of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Gani Lone near the Gujjars hostel in Doda town, on December 25, but failed to hit the target. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident.
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December - 25 
According to official sources, the Army arrested four Pakistani nationals, believed to be agents of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), while trying to cross the border, near Dharamkot Pattan, Patiala district, on December 25 night. Army so
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According to official sources, the Army arrested four Pakistani nationals, believed to be agents of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), while trying to cross the border, near Dharamkot Pattan, Patiala district, on December 25 night. Army sources said two Pakistanis were caught moving in a suspicious manner in the prohibited area along the border and had disclosed that three of their accomplices were also moving along the border, leading to the arrest of the others. Maps of several defence installations, a high-power transmission set and Pakistani currency were recovered from their possession.
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December - 25 
According to the year-end report, 2001 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, authorities unearthed 101 modules of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, throughout the country. The report says, "The main thrust was
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According to the year-end report, 2001 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, authorities unearthed 101 modules of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, throughout the country. The report says, "The main thrust was to deal with terrorism, sponsored from across the border…the overall law and order situation during the year 2001 was by and large satisfactory but the internal security situation was characterised by heightened challenges posed by foreign sponsored terrorist attacks".
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December - 25 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Trinath Mishra, while speaking at the 62nd anniversary of the CRPF in New Delhi, on December 25, said the CRPF is poised to take charge of internal security all over the country by the year 2005, a
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Trinath Mishra, while speaking at the 62nd anniversary of the CRPF in New Delhi, on December 25, said the CRPF is poised to take charge of internal security all over the country by the year 2005, as per the recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on security. He said this would relieve other paramilitary forces like the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Assam Rifles and the National Security Guard (NSG) from internal security tasks. The GoM observed that the BSF, CISF and ITBP were created for specific tasks and not for internal security, which is the exclusive area of the CRPF, he added. Mishra said, to handle the added responsibility the force needs to be modernised and 65 more battalions are required. There are 141 battalions in existence already
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December - 25 
Delhi police on December 25 arrested an agent of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) from the Daryaganj area when he was making an ISD call to Pakistan. Police sources said the accused, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, was talking
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Delhi police on December 25 arrested an agent of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) from the Daryaganj area when he was making an ISD call to Pakistan. Police sources said the accused, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, was talking to an ISI officer at Lahore and was to pass on classified documents about Army. The police recovered the documents from his possession and he was arrested under the Official Secrets Act.
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December - 25 
Four left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), were killed in an encounter near Padmakshigutta in Hamumakonda town, Warangal district on December 25. The encounter took place near the Hanumakonda police station where the Naxali
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Four left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), were killed in an encounter near Padmakshigutta in Hamumakonda town, Warangal district on December 25. The encounter took place near the Hanumakonda police station where the Naxalites had triggered an explosion on December 24 night in which four persons were injured. Official sources said the incident took place when the police, who launched a massive manhunt to arrest the Naxalites responsible for the December 24 blast, came across seven Naxalites taking shelter near a hill. The police asked them to surrender, but the Naxalties hurled a bomb and opened fire forcing the police to retaliate. In the ensuing encounter, four Naxalites were killed while three others managed to escape. Three of the encounter victims have been identified as G Chandrasekhar, a teacher in a Government school, B Surender, cleaner in a local ESI hospital, and auto driver B Shankar. It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the Naxalite movement that two Government employees, including a teacher, have been killed by the police in encounter. The family members of the teacher, however, alleged that they have been killed in a fake enounter. On the other hand, the District police chief claimed that the teacher has been an activist of the PWG and two cases were pending against him in connection with the killing of two police personnel. Moreover, he was also functioning as a courier for some top leaders of the PWG, the police chief said.
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December - 25 
Inspector General of Police K Rajinder Kumar said in Srinagar, on the same day, that Gazi Baba, the most wanted terrorist in the December 13-attack on Parliament, and his close associate Tariq are still at large. The IGP said, "We have been raiding s
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Inspector General of Police K Rajinder Kumar said in Srinagar, on the same day, that Gazi Baba, the most wanted terrorist in the December 13-attack on Parliament, and his close associate Tariq are still at large. The IGP said, "We have been raiding suspected hideouts of Baba and Tariq but so far no success has been achieved, but that they would be in the net soon." Kumar said approximately 450 to 500 terrorists belonging to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist outfits were active in the Kashmir Valley. He added that most of the terrorists belonging to these outfits were foreigners.
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December - 25 
Media reports on December 25 have indicated that differences between lower and middle rung cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and those of the Dima Halom Daogah (DHD) have prevented the two from conducting joi
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Media reports on December 25 have indicated that differences between lower and middle rung cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and those of the Dima Halom Daogah (DHD) have prevented the two from conducting joint operations. The differences surfaced following the Union government extending the cease-fire with the NSCN-IM to non-Naga areas, which was subsequently lifted. Reportedly, the top leadership of the two outfits patched up but the lower and middle rung cadres are yet to sink their differences. Unnamed intelligence officials said, as a result of the differences, both the outfits did not interfere in the just-concluded North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council elections. Also, the extortion drive of the DHD has received a setback, officials revealed. The NSCN (I-M) has been providing training and supplying arms to the DHD since its inception.
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December - 25 
Media reports said the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has closed down a medical and communication centre near Pemagatshal and two other camps near Deothang in Bhutan. However, it is still reportedly operating its Command Headquarters and Gene
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Media reports said the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has closed down a medical and communication centre near Pemagatshal and two other camps near Deothang in Bhutan. However, it is still reportedly operating its Command Headquarters and General Headquarters from bases inside Bhutan and security has been intensified around the camps. Cadres numbering approximately 250 to 300 and arms and other logistics have been shifted to another camp located at Bhangtar, intelligence officials were quoted as saying. Reports also said that the ULFA has opened three camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, and is planning to open more. Three top ULFA leaders, Dristi Rajkhowa, Hira Sarania and Rustav Choudhury, are reportedly supervising the relocation of cadres to Bangladesh. "They are taking two routes one via Kalikhola and North Bengal the other via Assam-Meghalaya (East Garo Hills)," officials said.
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December - 25 
Police arrested a hardcore terrorist of the People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLFM) from Garobadha area, West Garo Hills, reports said on December 25. The police arrested him while he was reportedly attempting to extort money in the area.
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Police arrested a hardcore terrorist of the People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLFM) from Garobadha area, West Garo Hills, reports said on December 25. The police arrested him while he was reportedly attempting to extort money in the area.
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December - 25 
Syed Salahuddin, Chief of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), said there were no signs of a fourth war between India and Pakistan, but an atmosphere of cold war has emerged between the two countries. He said, "Both the countries have fought so far three wars an
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Syed Salahuddin, Chief of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), said there were no signs of a fourth war between India and Pakistan, but an atmosphere of cold war has emerged between the two countries. He said, "Both the countries have fought so far three wars and there are also signs of the fourth war at the moment but although both are nuclear powers and we do not see immediate signs of war but a cold war is going on particularly on borers. This all is because Kashmir issue and if the Kashmir is not resolved according to the wishes of the Kashmir people, attempts are not made to resolve it, the situation may turn into a devastation at any time. There is no mechanism to check it." He claimed that there is no ‘solid evidence’ with India regarding the involvement of any terrorist outfits in the December 13-attack on the Indian Parliament.
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December - 25 
Terrorists belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) exchanged fire at Malandubi village, Dhubri district, on December 25 night, reports said. The firing commenced when the ULFA misto
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Terrorists belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) exchanged fire at Malandubi village, Dhubri district, on December 25 night, reports said. The firing commenced when the ULFA mistook the NDFB terrorists it sighted to be security force personnel. As security forces reached the incident site later, both the groups of terrorists managed to escape. Details of casualties, if any, are yet not available.
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December - 25 
Union Home Minister LK Advani, while speaking in Delhi on December 25, said India wanted peace with all neighbours and did not want a war with Pakistan. However, he insisted that India wanted to end Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. He said, "The situati
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Union Home Minister LK Advani, while speaking in Delhi on December 25, said India wanted peace with all neighbours and did not want a war with Pakistan. However, he insisted that India wanted to end Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. He said, "The situation has developed in a manner as to make it possible for India, with the support of world opinion, to force Pakistan to abandon terrorism as an instrument of State policy". Advani said it was not difficult to deal with terrorism; difficulties only arose when a state adopted it as policy.
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December - 25 
According to media reports, the Federal government has detained Maulana Masood Azhar, Chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), at his house in Bahawalpur. "I confirm he has been detained," Major General Rashid Qureshi, spokesperson for the military regime, s
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According to media reports, the Federal government has detained Maulana Masood Azhar, Chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), at his house in Bahawalpur. "I confirm he has been detained," Major General Rashid Qureshi, spokesperson for the military regime, said in Islamabad, on December 25. However, Qureshi added that he could not immediately give reasons for the action.
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December - 25 
Syed Salahuddin, Chief of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), said there were no signs of a fourth war between India and Pakistan, but an atmosphere of cold war has emerged between the two countries. He said, "Both the countries have fought so far three wars an
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Syed Salahuddin, Chief of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), said there were no signs of a fourth war between India and Pakistan, but an atmosphere of cold war has emerged between the two countries. He said, "Both the countries have fought so far three wars and there are also signs of the fourth war at the moment but although both are nuclear powers and we do not see immediate signs of war but a cold war is going on particularly on borers. This all is because Kashmir issue and if the Kashmir is not resolved according to the wishes of the Kashmir people, attempts are not made to resolve it, the situation may turn into a devastation at any time. There is no mechanism to check it." He claimed that there is no ‘solid evidence’ with India regarding the involvement of any terrorist outfits in the December 13-attack on the Indian Parliament.
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December - 25 
In a message to troops over radio, King Gyanendra, on December 25, said that he was confident that the Army would succeed in quelling the Maoist insurgency and restoring peace in Nepal. Royal Nepal Army Chief Gen. Prajawalla SJB Rana read the message
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In a message to troops over radio, King Gyanendra, on December 25, said that he was confident that the Army would succeed in quelling the Maoist insurgency and restoring peace in Nepal. Royal Nepal Army Chief Gen. Prajawalla SJB Rana read the message on behalf of the King. He applauded the troops for bravely performing their duty and said, "Soldiers who have achieved martyrdom will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds of the people."
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December - 25 
Media reports said the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has closed down a medical and communication centre near Pemagatshal and two other camps near Deothang in Bhutan. However, it is still reportedly operating its Command Headquarters and Gene
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Media reports said the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has closed down a medical and communication centre near Pemagatshal and two other camps near Deothang in Bhutan. However, it is still reportedly operating its Command Headquarters and General Headquarters from bases inside Bhutan and security has been intensified around the camps. Cadres numbering approximately 250 to 300 and arms and other logistics have been shifted to another camp located at Bhangtar, intelligence officials were quoted as saying. Reports also said that the ULFA has opened three camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, and is planning to open more. Three top ULFA leaders, Dristi Rajkhowa, Hira Sarania and Rustav Choudhury, are reportedly supervising the relocation of cadres to Bangladesh. "They are taking two routes one via Kalikhola and North Bengal the other via Assam-Meghalaya (East Garo Hills)," officials said.
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December - 25 
Media reports said the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has closed down a medical and communication centre near Pemagatshal and two other camps near Deothang in Bhutan. However, it is still reportedly operating its Command Headquarters and Gene
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Media reports said the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has closed down a medical and communication centre near Pemagatshal and two other camps near Deothang in Bhutan. However, it is still reportedly operating its Command Headquarters and General Headquarters from bases inside Bhutan and security has been intensified around the camps. Cadres numbering approximately 250 to 300 and arms and other logistics have been shifted to another camp located at Bhangtar, intelligence officials were quoted as saying. Reports also said that the ULFA has opened three camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, and is planning to open more. Three top ULFA leaders, Dristi Rajkhowa, Hira Sarania and Rustav Choudhury, are reportedly supervising the relocation of cadres to Bangladesh. "They are taking two routes one via Kalikhola and North Bengal the other via Assam-Meghalaya (East Garo Hills)," officials said.
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December - 26 
29 Naxalites belonging to the PWG surrendered before State Director General of Police HJ Dora, in Hyderabad. Talking to the media on the occasion, Dora said, " The violence unleashed by the Naxalites indicates that the PWG is no more a revolutionary
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29 Naxalites belonging to the PWG surrendered before State Director General of Police HJ Dora, in Hyderabad. Talking to the media on the occasion, Dora said, " The violence unleashed by the Naxalites indicates that the PWG is no more a revolutionary group, fighting for the cause of the masses…. Even its base in rural areas is fast shrinking and the people are no longer supporting the Naxalites".
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December - 26 
A group of 10 terrorists, who had taken positions atop a hill, opened fire on an security force convoy, a State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) bus and a private bus that were passing by, in Madana village, Dundak area, Surankot, also on the same d
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A group of 10 terrorists, who had taken positions atop a hill, opened fire on an security force convoy, a State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) bus and a private bus that were passing by, in Madana village, Dundak area, Surankot, also on the same day. An army officer and two other security force personnel were injured in the firing. However, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 26 
A hardcore Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist, and 31 other undertrial prisoners, fled from the Williamnagar district Jail, East Garo Hills district, on December 26, reports said from Meghalaya. A red alert has been sounded in the Stat
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A hardcore Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist, and 31 other undertrial prisoners, fled from the Williamnagar district Jail, East Garo Hills district, on December 26, reports said from Meghalaya. A red alert has been sounded in the State and in the adjoining districts of Assam to arrest them.
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December - 26 
A terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter in the Kuki Malak area of Gandoh, Doda district. An AK 56 rifle, two magazines, 24 rounds and some incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.
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A terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter in the Kuki Malak area of Gandoh, Doda district. An AK 56 rifle, two magazines, 24 rounds and some incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.
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December - 26 
According to delayed reports, a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist was killed in an encounter on December 26 in South Tripura. Police personnel of Shantirbazar, acting on a tip-off that an armed group of NLFT terrorists was moving
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According to delayed reports, a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist was killed in an encounter on December 26 in South Tripura. Police personnel of Shantirbazar, acting on a tip-off that an armed group of NLFT terrorists was moving in the remote Mansinghpara village, had laid an ambush. In the ensuing encounter, one terrorist was killed while the others managed to escape into the jungle. Some arms, ammunitions and several incriminating documents were also recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 26 
According to delayed reports, suspected terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) reportedly abducted a businessman from the capital Itanagar, on December 26. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the abduction.
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According to delayed reports, suspected terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) reportedly abducted a businessman from the capital Itanagar, on December 26. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the abduction.
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December - 26 
Four security force personnel and an unidentified terrorist were killed and two security force personnel injured in an encounter at Khawaja Seri in Surankot, on December 26. Two terrorists which had escaped were also reportedly injured in the encount
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Four security force personnel and an unidentified terrorist were killed and two security force personnel injured in an encounter at Khawaja Seri in Surankot, on December 26. Two terrorists which had escaped were also reportedly injured in the encounter. According to official sources, an Army patrol party was ambushed by a group of terrorists in the general area of Khawaja Seri in Surankot, Poonch district. The terrorists opened heavy firing and lobbed three grenades on the security forces. In the ensuing encounter, four security force personnel and a terrorist were killed. The deceased terrorist is suspected to be a foreign mercenary of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist outfit. An AK-47 rifle, six magazines and 48 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the scene of encounter.
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December - 26 
In a separate incident, a third civilian, described by news reports as an aide of SFs in counter-insurgency operations, was abducted and killed in Khadrmuna, Kupwara district.
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In a separate incident, a third civilian, described by news reports as an aide of SFs in counter-insurgency operations, was abducted and killed in Khadrmuna, Kupwara district.
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December - 26 
In another incident, an unidentified terrorist was killed during a search operation in Buran Lamad, in the Qazigund-Kulgam belt of south Kashmir. Separately, in the same area at Url (Kond) unidentified terrorists killed a village headman.
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In another incident, an unidentified terrorist was killed during a search operation in Buran Lamad, in the Qazigund-Kulgam belt of south Kashmir. Separately, in the same area at Url (Kond) unidentified terrorists killed a village headman.
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December - 26 
In Doda district, unidentified terrorists attacked and injured a woman at her residence in Chapnari.
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In Doda district, unidentified terrorists attacked and injured a woman at her residence in Chapnari.
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December - 26 
India on December 26 asserted that the steps announced by Pakistan against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were not adequate and much more was needed to be done. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Nirupama Rao, while s
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India on December 26 asserted that the steps announced by Pakistan against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were not adequate and much more was needed to be done. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Nirupama Rao, while speaking to the media, said the LeT was saying that it was moving towards Kashmir. "It clearly shows they have not abandoned their ways and not decided to abstain from further acts of terrorism against India", she said, adding that Pakistan’s assertion "does not seem to go far enough to address our (India’s) concerns". Speaking on the same issue, External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh, said, "I must make it clear that a kind of trickery, that is simply changing names, shifting headquarters from one part of Pakistan to another or to indulge in cosmetic seizure of assets is really to make a mockery of the gravity of the situation and the enormity of the issues that we confront". Singh was speaking to the media after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) Affairs, on December 26. The CCS is set to meet once again today, December 27.
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December - 26 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), blasted the Basanpalli railway station, in Anantpur district, within hours of its inauguration, on December 26 night. Official sources said the value of damage was estimated at Rs 19 la
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), blasted the Basanpalli railway station, in Anantpur district, within hours of its inauguration, on December 26 night. Official sources said the value of damage was estimated at Rs 19 lakh. No one was present at the station at the time of the blast. The Naxalites also reportedly left behind pamphlets at the site that accused the government of meting out a raw deal to farmers and held it responsible for suicides by farmers in the State. The pamphlet also reportedly demanded the government to enhance the minimum support price of groundnut to Rs. 1,800 per tonne, pay compensation to damaged crops, extend crop insurance and waive loans and electricity bill arrears.
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December - 26 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed a local-level people’s representative (Zila Parishad Territorial Constituency [ZPTC]) of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at the Tiryani mandal (administrative unit) headquarters in
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed a local-level people’s representative (Zila Parishad Territorial Constituency [ZPTC]) of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at the Tiryani mandal (administrative unit) headquarters in Adilabad district, on December 26. According to the police, two armed Naxalites went to the house of the victim and indiscriminately opened fire at him from at close range. He died on the spot. The reason behind the murder was not immediately known. However, police sources indicated that the deceased had earlier received threats from Naxalites.
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December - 26 
Media reports from Assam on December 26 have indicated that authorities have expressed concern at the existing linkages between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence age
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Media reports from Assam on December 26 have indicated that authorities have expressed concern at the existing linkages between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, particularly in the aftermath of the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament House. Reports added that the ULFA may carry out acts of sabotage at the insistence of the ISI. However, reports also pointed out that there have been instances of the ULFA refusing to obey the subversive agenda of the ISI. The ULFA has targeted oil pipelines, but not refineries or any major installations, these reports hold.
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December - 26 
Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah said, with the first phase of diplomatic initiatives––which included the recall of the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad–– failing to get a response from Pakistan, the government was now contem
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Minister of State for External Affairs Omar Abdullah said, with the first phase of diplomatic initiatives––which included the recall of the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad–– failing to get a response from Pakistan, the government was now contemplating other steps. This could include scaling down the strength of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, trade sanctions in the form of withdrawal of most-favoured nation (MFN) status and abrogation of the Indus Water Treaty, among others, he said. The Minister said nothing short of the terrorist masterminds serving a sentence in India would suffice.
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December - 26 
On the night of December 26, two civilians were abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists in Chakor, Pulwama district.
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On the night of December 26, two civilians were abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists in Chakor, Pulwama district.
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December - 26 
Reports from Kupwara, meanwhile, indicated that terrorists abducted and later killed a Special Police Officer (SPO) in Chak Keegam, Kandi area.
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Reports from Kupwara, meanwhile, indicated that terrorists abducted and later killed a Special Police Officer (SPO) in Chak Keegam, Kandi area.
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December - 26 
Reports in the media on December 27 said the top leadership of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had met in Bhutan on an unspecified date and discussed the future course of action following the ULFA vacating some of its camps in Bhutan, and
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Reports in the media on December 27 said the top leadership of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had met in Bhutan on an unspecified date and discussed the future course of action following the ULFA vacating some of its camps in Bhutan, and more at a later date. Chief among the issues discussed was managing the communication link with the field units if the headquarters were to be shifted from Bhutan, probably to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh. The ULFA is likely to procure powerful wireless sets to maintain the link, reports said. Unconfirmed reports said the ULFA has procured a satellite telephone costing approximately Rs 3 lakh for its Dhing Anchalik Parishad units. Also, reports said the ULFA would, on a trial basis, run an additional headquarters from the CHT, from January 15.
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December - 26 
Reports on December 26 said that United People’s Democratic Solidarity Chief P Dilli condemned what he alleged were the secret killings of the Karbi people and said these were a demographic invasion and a policy of divide de empera in their territory
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Reports on December 26 said that United People’s Democratic Solidarity Chief P Dilli condemned what he alleged were the secret killings of the Karbi people and said these were a demographic invasion and a policy of divide de empera in their territory. He also said the UPDS shall never succumb to the illusion of a "so called cease-fire" and alleged that the State government was attempting to create factionalism within the ranks of the UPDS.
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December - 26 
Reports said the Mumbai police suspect that a former scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), IS Mudaliar, and his associate Umang Dave, a software engineer, are linked with terrorist outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), th
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Reports said the Mumbai police suspect that a former scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), IS Mudaliar, and his associate Umang Dave, a software engineer, are linked with terrorist outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Al Qaeda. They were arrested on October 31 from Ahmedabad for allegedly sending a threatening e-mail to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), earlier on September 21, 2001. Police sources said Mudaliar sent the threatening e-mail to the DAE stating that it was from the LeT. The e-mail said, all the important government installations would be attacked in the next seven days. The police have been trying to establish the Internet link of the accused with terrorists, but sources admitted they had not found any clinching evidence, though they had checked the e-mail correspondence of the accused. Both the arrested persons have been charged with sedition under section 124 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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December - 26 
Terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at a Border Security Force (BSF) bunker at Fateh Kadal, in Srinagar. However, it missed the intended target and failed to cause any damage.
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Terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at a Border Security Force (BSF) bunker at Fateh Kadal, in Srinagar. However, it missed the intended target and failed to cause any damage.
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December - 26 
The Kuki National Front (Military Council) [KNF-MC], in a statement issued on December 26, appealed to both the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) to reconcile their current misunderstanding in the greater interest
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The Kuki National Front (Military Council) [KNF-MC], in a statement issued on December 26, appealed to both the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) to reconcile their current misunderstanding in the greater interest of the public. The KNF-MC, urged both the groups not to interfere in each others’ internal affairs and urged the KRA to set free all the KCP Red Army cadres now in its custody. It also asked the KCP not to cause hardship to the Kukis and other public and commuters of the Saikul area. It further urged the KCP not to single out the Chonglois for harsh treatment. The KNF-MC also alleged that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was responsible for the entire episode. It also expressed it displeasure over the special status given to the NSCN (IM) by the Union government and condemned the killing of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres by the NSCN (IM).
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December - 26 
The United States on December 26 formally categorised the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on the State Department's list of officially designated terrorist organisations. US Secretary of State Colin Powell said in Washington that
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The United States on December 26 formally categorised the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on the State Department's list of officially designated terrorist organisations. US Secretary of State Colin Powell said in Washington that he had added the two Pakistan-based outfits to the State Department's terrorism blacklist. Powell said he was designating the LeT and the JeM as foreign terrorist organisations under US law. He said in a statement that the move was "another important step in our campaign to eliminate the scourge of terrorism." He added, "These groups, which claim to be supporting the people of Kashmir have conducted numerous terrorist attacks in India and Pakistan." He further said, "The United States looks forward to working with the governments of both India and Pakistan to shut these groups down." The designation of both groups as terrorist outfits makes it illegal for supporters in the United States to provide them with material support and requires US financial institutions to block their assets. US authorities are also authorised to deny visas to group members. Another outfit active in Jammu and Kashmir, the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), is already on the US list of designated terrorist outfits.
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December - 26 
Three police personnel were killed and 10 more injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists, Naxalites, near Hanumanghat, Bhabhua district, on December 26. Police sources said the Naxalites also decamped with 13 rifles and a huge qua
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Three police personnel were killed and 10 more injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists, Naxalites, near Hanumanghat, Bhabhua district, on December 26. Police sources said the Naxalites also decamped with 13 rifles and a huge quantity of ammunition. The incident took place when a vehicle carrying 13 police personnel was on a routine patrol in the Bhagwanpur police station area.
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December - 26 
13 persons were arrested when their attempt to derail a train failed. They planted an explosive device of low intensity on the railway line between Tando Adam and Wahab Shah in Hyderabad, Sindh, on December 26.
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13 persons were arrested when their attempt to derail a train failed. They planted an explosive device of low intensity on the railway line between Tando Adam and Wahab Shah in Hyderabad, Sindh, on December 26.
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December - 26 
According to media reports, approximately 25 terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were arrested in a pre-dawn crackdown in Bahawalpur district, on December 26. Official sources said, among the arrested was Abdur Raoof, brother of JeM chief Maulan
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According to media reports, approximately 25 terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were arrested in a pre-dawn crackdown in Bahawalpur district, on December 26. Official sources said, among the arrested was Abdur Raoof, brother of JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar.
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December - 26 
20 suspected insurgents or their sympathizers were arrested nation-wide for questioning. Besides, the Maoists killed an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress at Sindhupalchowk and another belonging to the Communist Party of Nepal-United-Marxist-Leni
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20 suspected insurgents or their sympathizers were arrested nation-wide for questioning. Besides, the Maoists killed an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress at Sindhupalchowk and another belonging to the Communist Party of Nepal-United-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) in Panchthar district, also on December 26, police sources said.
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December - 26 
A security forces search party recovered NR1.9 million from a house of Palpa district, on December 26 and some guns.
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A security forces search party recovered NR1.9 million from a house of Palpa district, on December 26 and some guns.
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December - 26 
Three Maoist insurgents were killed on December 26 night in two separate encounters with the Army in Solokhumbu and Makwanpur districts, the Defence Ministry said. In the first encounter, two insurgents were killed at Phalte in Solokhumbu district. E
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Three Maoist insurgents were killed on December 26 night in two separate encounters with the Army in Solokhumbu and Makwanpur districts, the Defence Ministry said. In the first encounter, two insurgents were killed at Phalte in Solokhumbu district. Eight persons have been arrested for questioning, an official announcement said. The Army also recovered 270 bombs, 70kgs of explosives. In the second encounter, one insurgent was killed in Makwanpur.
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December - 26 
Reports in the media on December 27 said the top leadership of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had met in Bhutan on an unspecified date and discussed the future course of action following the ULFA vacating some of its camps in Bhutan, and
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Reports in the media on December 27 said the top leadership of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had met in Bhutan on an unspecified date and discussed the future course of action following the ULFA vacating some of its camps in Bhutan, and more at a later date. Chief among the issues discussed was managing the communication link with the field units if the headquarters were to be shifted from Bhutan, probably to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh. The ULFA is likely to procure powerful wireless sets to maintain the link, reports said. Unconfirmed reports said the ULFA has procured a satellite telephone costing approximately Rs 3 lakh for its Dhing Anchalik Parishad units. Also, reports said the ULFA would, on a trial basis, run an additional headquarters from the CHT, from January 15.
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December - 26 
Reports in the media on December 27 said the top leadership of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had met in Bhutan on an unspecified date and discussed the future course of action following the ULFA vacating some of its camps in Bhutan, and
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Reports in the media on December 27 said the top leadership of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had met in Bhutan on an unspecified date and discussed the future course of action following the ULFA vacating some of its camps in Bhutan, and more at a later date. Chief among the issues discussed was managing the communication link with the field units if the headquarters were to be shifted from Bhutan, probably to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh. The ULFA is likely to procure powerful wireless sets to maintain the link, reports said. Unconfirmed reports said the ULFA has procured a satellite telephone costing approximately Rs 3 lakh for its Dhing Anchalik Parishad units. Also, reports said the ULFA would, on a trial basis, run an additional headquarters from the CHT, from January 15.
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December - 26 
A group of suspected LTTE cadres in Wattuvan/ Nachivanthivu village, 4km north of Valachchenai, on December 26 night, fired a few rounds in the air and had allegedly invited the village residents to join their cadres.
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A group of suspected LTTE cadres in Wattuvan/ Nachivanthivu village, 4km north of Valachchenai, on December 26 night, fired a few rounds in the air and had allegedly invited the village residents to join their cadres.
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December - 26 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Colombo, on December 26, that peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could commence any tine from March 2002. The Prime Minster said, "I want the first step slow and steady so that the
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Colombo, on December 26, that peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could commence any tine from March 2002. The Prime Minster said, "I want the first step slow and steady so that the foundation will be strong to go for a lasting solution. He also disclosed that the economic embargo would be lifted in the un-cleared areas, beginning January 15, 2002. He further said that he had formally written to Norway to facilitate the peace talks.
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December - 26 
Thurai, in-charge of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) dissemination division in Batticaloa and Ampara districts, visited Kaluwanchikudy town and several other villages to its north, accompanied by a group of unarmed LTTE cadres, on Decem
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Thurai, in-charge of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) dissemination division in Batticaloa and Ampara districts, visited Kaluwanchikudy town and several other villages to its north, accompanied by a group of unarmed LTTE cadres, on December 26, pro-Tamil sources said. He also held discussions with an officer of the Special Task Force (STF) at the Paddiruppu Bridge, a main entry point to government controlled areas, 24km south of Batticaloa. The group also visited the villages of Kaluthawalai, Theththathivu, Kurukkalmadam and Kirankulam and spoke to community leaders and villagers. More such visits are being planned.
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December - 27 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition was seized by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel during a raid on a hideout belonging to the Hmar People's Convention Democratic (HPCD), in Rengkai village, Churachandpur district, on December 27. The seizure wa
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition was seized by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel during a raid on a hideout belonging to the Hmar People's Convention Democratic (HPCD), in Rengkai village, Churachandpur district, on December 27. The seizure was reportedly made during an operation code named Operation Cold Wave based on information provided by an ‘active’ cadre of the HPCD who surrendered on the same day. BSF sources indicated that 19 cadres of the HPCD had already left the hideout when the raid was conducted.
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December - 27 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in Hari, Poonch district. In the same district, eight SF personnel were injured when unidentified terrorists attacked their vehicle at Behram Gala.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in Hari, Poonch district. In the same district, eight SF personnel were injured when unidentified terrorists attacked their vehicle at Behram Gala.
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December - 27 
In a separate incident, four SF personnel and 26 civilians were injured in a grenade attack at Budgam on December 27.
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In a separate incident, four SF personnel and 26 civilians were injured in a grenade attack at Budgam on December 27.
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December - 27 
In Rajouri district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter in Malut.
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In Rajouri district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter in Malut.
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December - 27 
In Srinagar, seven Kashmiri terrorists of four different outfits surrendered with weapons to the authorities, on December 27. Three of them were members of Al-Fatah Force, two belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and one each to the Al-Badr and the Ja
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In Srinagar, seven Kashmiri terrorists of four different outfits surrendered with weapons to the authorities, on December 27. Three of them were members of Al-Fatah Force, two belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and one each to the Al-Badr and the Jammu and Kashmir Islamic Front (JKIF).
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December - 27 
India welcomed the US decision to designate the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) as terrorist outfits, saying it is a ‘positive development’. An External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said, "As far as Pakistan is concerned, India is y
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India welcomed the US decision to designate the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) as terrorist outfits, saying it is a ‘positive development’. An External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said, "As far as Pakistan is concerned, India is yet to see meaningful action by it against terrorist groups operating from its soil…there is a great deal Pakistan needs to do to drive a stake through the heart of terrorism. Pakistan is the epicentre of terrorism in our region".
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December - 27 
Stepping up its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, India on December 27 decided to scale down by half the strength of the High Commissions in both the countries. It also banned Pakistani flights from over-flying Indian airspace from January 1, 20
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Stepping up its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, India on December 27 decided to scale down by half the strength of the High Commissions in both the countries. It also banned Pakistani flights from over-flying Indian airspace from January 1, 2002, accusing Pakistan of not doing enough in curbing cross-border terrorism sponsored by it. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met with Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee in the chair and also decided that the staff and the families of the Pakistani mission in New Delhi would not be allowed to move beyond the municipal limits of Delhi. Briefing the media after the CCS meeting, External Affairs Minister Jaswant said Pakistan had not done enough to curb the activity of terrorist groups based in that country. Asked about the possibility of a war between the two countries, the Minister said, "There is no need for anyone to worry. We are fully prepared". He added, whatever Pakistan had done had been only ‘cosmetic’ and to "dupe the international community".
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December - 27 
The bodies of two more terrorists were recovered from the site of the December 26-encounter at Buran Lamad, Anantnag, on December 27. Earlier reports said the body of an unidentified terrorist was recovered after the encounter. Two of the terrorists
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The bodies of two more terrorists were recovered from the site of the December 26-encounter at Buran Lamad, Anantnag, on December 27. Earlier reports said the body of an unidentified terrorist was recovered after the encounter. Two of the terrorists have been identified as Pakistani mercenaries while the third was a Kashmiri.
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December - 27 
The Border Security Force (BSF), Nagaland and Manipur Sector Headquarters, is scheduled to conduct special recruitment drives in Manipur for absorbing unemployed youths into the newly planned seven companies within the seven battalions being deployed
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The Border Security Force (BSF), Nagaland and Manipur Sector Headquarters, is scheduled to conduct special recruitment drives in Manipur for absorbing unemployed youths into the newly planned seven companies within the seven battalions being deployed in the State. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, BSF Nagaland and Manipur, P K Mishra, said in Imphal, on December 27, that approximately 247 youths from the State were recruited into the force during the year 2001. The recruitment drive is being conducted to increase the number of companies in each battalion to seven. Mishra said that BSF personnel are being deployed in Bishnupur and Churachandpur district along and at some posts at Sajik Tampak in Chandel district. He said 13 BSF personnel were killed in encounters during the year 2001.
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December - 27 
The Naga Hoho Co-ordination Committee said in Kohima, on December 27, that the much-needed reconciliation and unity among the Nagas must precede a settlement to their protracted political problem. The committee, comprising representatives from the Na
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The Naga Hoho Co-ordination Committee said in Kohima, on December 27, that the much-needed reconciliation and unity among the Nagas must precede a settlement to their protracted political problem. The committee, comprising representatives from the Naga Hoho, the church and other NGOs, pointed, if the Nagas waited for a political settlement, under the present situation, no one would be ready for reconciliation.
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December - 27 
The State government, on December 27, officially announced its readiness to initiate a dialogue with the PWG. The government has also decided to convene an all-party meeting to elicit the views of party leaders on the offer of talks by the PWG. Home
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The State government, on December 27, officially announced its readiness to initiate a dialogue with the PWG. The government has also decided to convene an all-party meeting to elicit the views of party leaders on the offer of talks by the PWG. Home Minister Devender Goud, while speaking in State Legislative Assembly, said the government was keen on finding a solution to the violence perpetrated for the last three decades by the Naxalites in the ‘name of ideology’. He said, " It is high time to find a solution to this vexed problem. Any big problem can be solved through negotiations. When the Naxalites are ready for talks, why should not the government seize the opportunity and initiate the dialogue in the interest of lasting peace".
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December - 27 
The Union government on December 27 asked nine States affected by left-wing extremist, Naxalite, violence to squeeze the financial and other assets of such groups, the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). Official sources i
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The Union government on December 27 asked nine States affected by left-wing extremist, Naxalite, violence to squeeze the financial and other assets of such groups, the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). Official sources indicated that the States were asked to invoke the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) to freeze the financial assets of the front organisations of the PWG and MCC. The Union Home Ministry also reportedly directed the States to fully use the funds available for modernisation of police forces and for security-related expenditure. The decision was taken after a meeting of the Coordination Centre represented by chief secretaries, home secretaries and police chiefs of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Orissa, Chhhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The meeting was held in New Delhi in the wake of a series of Naxalite attacks over the past two months. The meeting also took stock of the measures in place to prevent the infiltration of Nepal’s Maoist insurgents into India and chalked out an elaborate counter-action plan to prevent the Naxalite groups from carving out a ‘compact revolutionary zone’. This zone envisages declaring a stretch of area running from Nepal to Andhra Pradesh as a ‘liberated zone’.
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December - 27 
Three security force (SF) personnel and three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in Telwani, Anantnag district, on December 27, while, four SF personnel reportedly sustained injuries. Two of the slain terrorists were
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Three security force (SF) personnel and three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in Telwani, Anantnag district, on December 27, while, four SF personnel reportedly sustained injuries. Two of the slain terrorists were Pakistani mercenaries while the third was a Kashmiri member of the outfit.
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December - 27 
Three terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed in Darrang district, on December 27. An AK-47 rifle, a .303 rifle, a 12 bore rifle, two improvised explosive devices, assorted ammunition and some Chinese currency notes
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Three terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed in Darrang district, on December 27. An AK-47 rifle, a .303 rifle, a 12 bore rifle, two improvised explosive devices, assorted ammunition and some Chinese currency notes were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 27 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed in Chanakote, Udhampur district.
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed in Chanakote, Udhampur district.
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December - 27 
unidentified terrorists burnt down a civilian’s residence, a school and a shop in separate incidents in Gandoh and Kishtwar areas of Doda district on the night of December 27.
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unidentified terrorists burnt down a civilian’s residence, a school and a shop in separate incidents in Gandoh and Kishtwar areas of Doda district on the night of December 27.
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December - 27 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, who was arrested by the government on December 26, has reportedly been shifted to an undisclosed place. Meanwhile, Dawn, a Pakistani daily, has indicated that Azhar was on his way to Karachi when law
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, who was arrested by the government on December 26, has reportedly been shifted to an undisclosed place. Meanwhile, Dawn, a Pakistani daily, has indicated that Azhar was on his way to Karachi when law-enforcing agencies intercepted him near Hyderabad, Sindh province. He was arrested in Sindh from where he was shifted to an undisclosed place.
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December - 27 
Media reports from Pakistan said, the United Nations (UN) Security Council's Sanctions Committee on Afghanistan, on December 27, ordered its members to freeze the finances of Ummah-Tamir-e-Nau (UTN) and three Pakistanis accused by the United States o
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Media reports from Pakistan said, the United Nations (UN) Security Council's Sanctions Committee on Afghanistan, on December 27, ordered its members to freeze the finances of Ummah-Tamir-e-Nau (UTN) and three Pakistanis accused by the United States of offering to help Osama bin Laden and his Al Qaeda terrorist network to make nuclear weapons. The UTN is headed by Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood, former Director General of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), who was arrested on October 23, 2001, in Islamabad.
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December - 27 
Military regime spokesman and Inter Services Public Relations Director General Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi said Azhar had been kept under detention for delivering speeches against the law. "He is in jail and being kept under preventive detention on viol
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Military regime spokesman and Inter Services Public Relations Director General Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi said Azhar had been kept under detention for delivering speeches against the law. "He is in jail and being kept under preventive detention on violating the law," he said. He had violated the law in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) as he was banned to enter in the province or to address the public. He was also banned to enter Punjab and was booked for violating the law there by the Punjab government, Qureshi said. Qureshi added that freezing the accounts of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or the detention of Azhar has no link with Pakistan’s policy on Kashmir.
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December - 27 
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, on December 27, met a delegation of 39 Ulema (religious leaders) from across the country and assured them that the government was not planning any crackdown on madrassas (seminaries). According to media sources, t
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Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, on December 27, met a delegation of 39 Ulema (religious leaders) from across the country and assured them that the government was not planning any crackdown on madrassas (seminaries). According to media sources, the Ulema reportedly said unanimously at the meeting that the December 13-attack on Indian Parliament was staged by Indian intelligence agencies to take advantage of the international sentiments against terrorism.
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December - 27 
Another insurgent was killed in an encounter with the Army in on December 27 night.
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Another insurgent was killed in an encounter with the Army in on December 27 night.
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December - 27 
Maoist insurgents, on December 27 night, set off an explosion and damaged the residence of Assistant Law Minister Nagendra Kumar Raya, in Phulparasai village, Sarlahi district. The insurgents, reports said, grievously injured the Minister’s brother.
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Maoist insurgents, on December 27 night, set off an explosion and damaged the residence of Assistant Law Minister Nagendra Kumar Raya, in Phulparasai village, Sarlahi district. The insurgents, reports said, grievously injured the Minister’s brother.
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December - 27 
Nepal’s Defence Ministry said 13 Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter when the insurgents attempted to over-run the district police headquarters Jumla on December 27. Four policemen were injured in the incident.
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Nepal’s Defence Ministry said 13 Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter when the insurgents attempted to over-run the district police headquarters Jumla on December 27. Four policemen were injured in the incident.
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December - 27 
Reports from Nepal said Maoist insurgents fired from a long-range weapon and wounded a senior policeman in Jumla, on December 27. It is suspected that the weapon used could have been stolen in the Maoist attack on the Ghorai Army barrack, in Dang dis
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Reports from Nepal said Maoist insurgents fired from a long-range weapon and wounded a senior policeman in Jumla, on December 27. It is suspected that the weapon used could have been stolen in the Maoist attack on the Ghorai Army barrack, in Dang district, on November 23.
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December - 27 
Reports from Nepal said the government has incurred an additional expenditure of NR 500 million on security measures, over the total allocation for the fiscal year, in just one month since Emergency was declared and the Army was ordered o crackdown o
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Reports from Nepal said the government has incurred an additional expenditure of NR 500 million on security measures, over the total allocation for the fiscal year, in just one month since Emergency was declared and the Army was ordered o crackdown on the Maoist insurgents. The total budget allocated for security purposes was Rs. 10.31 billion for the fiscal year. Reports also said the Ministry of Finance was still not in the position to pin point the exact security budget required for the rest of the current fiscal year. A supplementary budget is in the final stages of preparation.
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December - 27 
security forces, on December 27 night, repulsed attacks by the insurgents on the district headquarters in Kailali and Dailekh. 14 guns, bombs and explosives were seized from the insurgents and 62 Maoists or suspected Maoists arrested, the Defence Min
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security forces, on December 27 night, repulsed attacks by the insurgents on the district headquarters in Kailali and Dailekh. 14 guns, bombs and explosives were seized from the insurgents and 62 Maoists or suspected Maoists arrested, the Defence Ministry said.
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December - 27 
The Army’s bomb disposal squad defused several banner bombs at some places in the capital Kathmandu and in Lalitpur, on December 27, reports said quoting local residents.
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The Army’s bomb disposal squad defused several banner bombs at some places in the capital Kathmandu and in Lalitpur, on December 27, reports said quoting local residents.
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December - 27 
A Norwegian Foreign Office spokesman said that Norway was yet to receive a formal request, but Norway was willing to broker the process. She added that her government has seen media reports which said the Sri Lankan government was keen to involve Nor
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A Norwegian Foreign Office spokesman said that Norway was yet to receive a formal request, but Norway was willing to broker the process. She added that her government has seen media reports which said the Sri Lankan government was keen to involve Norway, but the other party to the conflict, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was yet to make a similar gesture.
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December - 27 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe on December 27 made an official request to Norway to facilitate the peace process in Sri Lanka. Wickremasinghe made the request in a telephone conversation with the Norwegian Prime Minister.
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe on December 27 made an official request to Norway to facilitate the peace process in Sri Lanka. Wickremasinghe made the request in a telephone conversation with the Norwegian Prime Minister.
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December - 27 
Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary Maithripala Sirisena said the People’s Alliance (PA), of which his party is a major constituent, would extend all help to the government to find a peaceful solution to the ethnic conflict. He said the
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Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary Maithripala Sirisena said the People’s Alliance (PA), of which his party is a major constituent, would extend all help to the government to find a peaceful solution to the ethnic conflict. He said the LTTE should give up its demand for a separate state and that the unitary status of Sri Lanka should be preserved.
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December - 27 
The Jaffna University Students' Union (JUSU), on December 28, asked the government to disarm all Tamil paramilitary groups, including the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), as their possessing weapons was a threat to Tamil people, especially jou
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The Jaffna University Students' Union (JUSU), on December 28, asked the government to disarm all Tamil paramilitary groups, including the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), as their possessing weapons was a threat to Tamil people, especially journalists, in Jaffna district. The earlier People’s Alliance government, whose ally the EPDP was, had permitted the group to carry arms for self-defence. Alleging that these arms were being used to target innocent civilians, the JUSU reminded the United National Party that it had promised during the just concluded elections that it would not have any understanding with the group. The four party Tamil coalition, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has already submitted a memorandum to the government urging it to disarm all Tamil para-military groups.
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December - 27 
The Sri Lankan Army said a group of 19 suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres who had entered Puliyantivu island near Batticaloa, on December 27, were arrested by troops for questioning.
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The Sri Lankan Army said a group of 19 suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres who had entered Puliyantivu island near Batticaloa, on December 27, were arrested by troops for questioning.
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December - 27 
United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Senarath Kapukotuwa said, on December 27, there was no decision on lifting the ban on the LTTE. He also said the LTTE has to prove its sincerity in wanting peace by matching deeds with its words.
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United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Senarath Kapukotuwa said, on December 27, there was no decision on lifting the ban on the LTTE. He also said the LTTE has to prove its sincerity in wanting peace by matching deeds with its words.
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December - 28 
A media report from Imphal, Manipur, on December 28, quoting Union Minister of State for Home I D Swami, said the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN IM) has dropped the demand of Naga sovereignty during the ongoing talks with
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A media report from Imphal, Manipur, on December 28, quoting Union Minister of State for Home I D Swami, said the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN IM) has dropped the demand of Naga sovereignty during the ongoing talks with the union government. "The government has opposed the question of Naga sovereignty and the demand has been dropped by the NSCN (IM)," Swami said. The Minister said peace talks between the NSCN-IM and the Union government were progressing. In response to a question, he said there is no time frame for arriving at an agreement between the two sides. "The peace talk will come to an end any time when there is a breakthrough," he added. On the transparency of the peace talks, he said there are certain things, which can not be made public during the talks. He added that interests of the people of Manipur would not be compromised at any cost. Responding to another question, Swami sad the government has mechanisms to deal with both the factions of the NSCN, which are locked in an internecine feud. With regard to categorising of several terrorist outfits under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO), the Minister said the Union government does not think it proper to declare NSCN-IM as a terrorist outfit, as it is holding peace talks with the government. "We don’t want to add another problem during the talks," he added. Swami also said the next round of peace talks might be held in India.
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December - 28 
A red alert has been sounded in Delhi, following the arrest of two suspected terrorists, on December 28, and investigations and intercepts, which reportedly revealed that terrorists of the Lashkar-Toiba (LeT), the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Umar M
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A red alert has been sounded in Delhi, following the arrest of two suspected terrorists, on December 28, and investigations and intercepts, which reportedly revealed that terrorists of the Lashkar-Toiba (LeT), the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Umar Mujahideen had sneaked into the national capital to carry out more terrorist attacks. These terrorists have reportedly been assigned for suicide attacks on VVIPs and important government installations. Security at all the important installation has been tightened. Meanwhile, following a directive from the Union Home Ministry, security at all 76 government installations will be handed over to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) as a follow up to the December 13-Parliament attack. Official sources said deployment of the CISF would ensure a common command for guarding all government buildings.
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December - 28 
A security force (SF) personnel was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion near the International Border at Akhnoor, on December 28. News reports said it was not clear if the landmine was planted by terrorists or SFs.
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A security force (SF) personnel was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion near the International Border at Akhnoor, on December 28. News reports said it was not clear if the landmine was planted by terrorists or SFs.
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December - 28 
According to Indian media reports, authorities in Bhutan have indicated that they were carefully watching the pullout of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from Bhutan as part of a deal arrived at in June 2001. "Rebels of the Unite
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According to Indian media reports, authorities in Bhutan have indicated that they were carefully watching the pullout of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from Bhutan as part of a deal arrived at in June 2001. "Rebels of the United Liberation Front of Asom have already closed one camp located inside our country at Pemagashel and are in the process of winding up three more bases besides reducing the number of their cadres here," Bhutan’s Home Secretary Tasho Pema Wangchuk was quoted as saying. The ULFA is reported to be withdrawing following its written assurance in June 2001 given to the Royal Government in Thimphu that it would remove four of its nine camps in that country by December 31, 2001 and reduce the strength of its cadres. "We are watching the pullout very carefully. After the rebel group fulfils its commitment of closing down four camps by December 31, we shall immediately sit with its leaders to work out the modalities for the closure of the remaining five camps and their total withdrawal from the country," Wangchuk said. According to Indian intelligence sources, the ULFA had, until recently, at least 36 camps inside Bhutan, some of them well-entrenched bases, complete with firing ranges and other training and recreational facilities. Raju Baruah, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the ULFA, heads the outfit’s activities in Bhutan at its bases. An estimated 2000 cadres are inside Bhutan
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December - 28 
According to official sources, India has prepared a list of about 30 terrorists and criminals who have taken refuge in Pakistan and are wanted for crimes committed in India. The list which includes Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and underworld d
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According to official sources, India has prepared a list of about 30 terrorists and criminals who have taken refuge in Pakistan and are wanted for crimes committed in India. The list which includes Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, has been compiled with the intent of asking Pakistan to hand them over to India so that they are brought to book.
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December - 28 
Addressing the Raising Day Parade of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Delhi, on December 28, Union Home Minister LK Advani said the diplomatic offensive launched by India against Pakistan was not a precursor to a war, rather it was a part o
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Addressing the Raising Day Parade of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Delhi, on December 28, Union Home Minister LK Advani said the diplomatic offensive launched by India against Pakistan was not a precursor to a war, rather it was a part of India’s decisive war against terrorism. He said, "We have already been facing a proxy war for almost two decades. But after the December 13 attack on Parliament, we felt that terrorism has crossed the ‘Lakshman rekha (limits)". The Home Minister clarified that the war was not against one person, one organisation or country, but was against the mindset which crops up from fundamentalism and spread by those who do not hesitate in killing innocents. He added that India was trying to take the other countries of the world in its fight against terrorism. "If they come with us it is good, if not, then India will go alone in the war and we have the capacity to do it,'' he declared.
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Another report said 187 terrorists, 90 of them foreign mercenaries, presently detained in prisons in Jammu and Kashmir have been shifted to other high security prisons outside the State.
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Another report said 187 terrorists, 90 of them foreign mercenaries, presently detained in prisons in Jammu and Kashmir have been shifted to other high security prisons outside the State.
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December - 28 
Manipur State police from Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai, Imphal West, arrested three activists of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a woman.
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Manipur State police from Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai, Imphal West, arrested three activists of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a woman.
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December - 28 
One more former terrorist was shot dead in Khillen, Pulwama, on December 28.
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One more former terrorist was shot dead in Khillen, Pulwama, on December 28.
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Police in Surat, on December 28, arrested 123 persons for their alleged links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) after raiding a meeting venue. Police also seized some incriminating documents from their possession. The City pol
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Police in Surat, on December 28, arrested 123 persons for their alleged links with the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) after raiding a meeting venue. Police also seized some incriminating documents from their possession. The City police chief said the arrested persons had reached the city to attend a meeting and they belonged to different parts of the country. They have been arrested under the Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act.
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Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) secretary general Samasam Gunen said in an interview to Assam Tribune that armed struggle in the North East would continue. Gunen said the RPF is always in favour of a permanent solution to the insurgency problem bu
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Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) secretary general Samasam Gunen said in an interview to Assam Tribune that armed struggle in the North East would continue. Gunen said the RPF is always in favour of a permanent solution to the insurgency problem but it should be strictly on the basis of ‘NE freedom issue’. According to him, "We are ready if the solution means independence of the State or region since majority people of the North-east want freedom."
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Security forces (SF) personnel in a joint operation killed six terrorists in Kacharbara-Merot, Surankote tehsil, Poonch district on December 28 evening.
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Security forces (SF) personnel in a joint operation killed six terrorists in Kacharbara-Merot, Surankote tehsil, Poonch district on December 28 evening.
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Security forces in Nagaon district unearthed a fake currency racket on December 28 and arrested two persons. Fake currency amounting to Rs 40,000 in the denomination of Rs 500 was recovered. This recovery has prevented the terrorists from utilizing i
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Security forces in Nagaon district unearthed a fake currency racket on December 28 and arrested two persons. Fake currency amounting to Rs 40,000 in the denomination of Rs 500 was recovered. This recovery has prevented the terrorists from utilizing it for anti-national activities in the State, according to Lungriading, Superintendent of Police, Nagaon.
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December - 28 
Seven left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), including the ‘commander’ of the Adilabad district Peoples’ Guerrilla Army (PGA), surrendered before the district police chief on December 28.
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Seven left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), including the ‘commander’ of the Adilabad district Peoples’ Guerrilla Army (PGA), surrendered before the district police chief on December 28.
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Terrorists also shot dead a village development council (VDC) member in Nerojal, Thanamandi, Rajouri district also on the same night.
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Terrorists also shot dead a village development council (VDC) member in Nerojal, Thanamandi, Rajouri district also on the same night.
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The underground Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), has imposed a state-wide 48-hour bandh starting from December 28 midnight against the killing of its ‘army chief’, Dhruva, by unidentified assailants on December 24. A KCP statement said Dhruva’s kill
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The underground Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), has imposed a state-wide 48-hour bandh starting from December 28 midnight against the killing of its ‘army chief’, Dhruva, by unidentified assailants on December 24. A KCP statement said Dhruva’s killing was an act of terrorism and it had been carried out by three hill-based outfits.
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Two terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed in an encounter near Kachugaon, Kokrajhar district, on December 28. A .22 pistol, few detonators, gelatine sticks and a large quantity of assorted ammunition were recovere
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Two terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed in an encounter near Kachugaon, Kokrajhar district, on December 28. A .22 pistol, few detonators, gelatine sticks and a large quantity of assorted ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 28 
Unidentified armed men shot at a former terrorist in Kaneera in Chadoora, Budgam, on December 28 night. He later succumbed to his injuries.
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Unidentified armed men shot at a former terrorist in Kaneera in Chadoora, Budgam, on December 28 night. He later succumbed to his injuries.
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December - 28 
According to a media report, the government is considering the proposal of granting permission to the United State’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to interrogate Chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Maulana Masood Azhar. Azhar, who is currentl
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According to a media report, the government is considering the proposal of granting permission to the United State’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to interrogate Chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Maulana Masood Azhar. Azhar, who is currently under detention, reportedly has close links with the Al Qaeda terrorist network. The report indicated that a team of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) sleuths, which had been gathering information regarding the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden, had reported recently that Azhar has been maintaining close links with bin Laden. The State Department is reported to have requested Pakistan to grant permission to interrogate Mualana Masood Azhar. News sources added that the FBI is expected to ascertain from Masood Azhar about the hijacking of an Indian aircraft, IC 814, and links between the Al Qaeda and the JeM.
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Afghanistan's Defence Minister Gen. Fahim said in Kabul, on December 28, that Osama bin Laden had probably left his country for Peshawar in Pakistan. "After fleeing from Tora Bora there is a strong probability that Osama is in Peshawar. Osama is out
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Afghanistan's Defence Minister Gen. Fahim said in Kabul, on December 28, that Osama bin Laden had probably left his country for Peshawar in Pakistan. "After fleeing from Tora Bora there is a strong probability that Osama is in Peshawar. Osama is out of our control. To a large extent it depends on Pakistan. America can pursue him with the help of the Pakistani government," Fahim said while talking to reporters. Meanwhile, Pakistan Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar said, in Islamabad, on December 28, he could not rule out the possibility that bin Laden was in Pakistan. According to him, "I can't say it is impossible. We have a large number of troops on the border with Afghanistan at this time. If he came to any town or city he could be recognised and turned in." Separately, military regime spokesperson Maj. Gen. Rashid Qureshi, commenting on reports that bin Laden had entered Pakistan, said, " It is impossible. Security and vigilance is so tight along the Pak-Afghan border that he can not escape."
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December - 28 
The Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) has demanded the US forces vacate military bases in Pakistan and also withdraw the ground forces from Afghanistan. Addressing a protest rally in Peshawar, on December 28, JeI Provincial Chief Mohammad Ibrahim said Pakistan wa
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The Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) has demanded the US forces vacate military bases in Pakistan and also withdraw the ground forces from Afghanistan. Addressing a protest rally in Peshawar, on December 28, JeI Provincial Chief Mohammad Ibrahim said Pakistan was at a crossroads and had been isolated in the international community due to what he claimed were the wrong policies of the government. Ibrahim, while criticising the government’s policies, added, President Pervez Musharraf had bowed before US pressure. He also asked the government to release JeI Chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed and withdraw all cases against him, including sedition charges
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December - 28 
Unidentified terrorists assassinated a police personnel and injured another within the Gulshan-e-Iqbal police precincts, in Karachi, on December 28. This was the fourth attack on personnel of East District police during the last three months of the y
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Unidentified terrorists assassinated a police personnel and injured another within the Gulshan-e-Iqbal police precincts, in Karachi, on December 28. This was the fourth attack on personnel of East District police during the last three months of the year 2001. The two terrorists managed to escape from the incident site. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killing.
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December - 28 
the Army killed six more Maoist insurgents, including a woman, in retaliatory firing when a patrol party was attacked on December 28 in Dandeldhura.
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the Army killed six more Maoist insurgents, including a woman, in retaliatory firing when a patrol party was attacked on December 28 in Dandeldhura.
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The Defence Ministry, meanwhile, said six Maoist insurgents were killed in on December 28 and 29 in clashes with security forces, including in Saptari and Rolpa districts. Besides, security forces recovered 31 guns in Ilam and arrested 27 suspected i
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The Defence Ministry, meanwhile, said six Maoist insurgents were killed in on December 28 and 29 in clashes with security forces, including in Saptari and Rolpa districts. Besides, security forces recovered 31 guns in Ilam and arrested 27 suspected insurgents. Also NR 51,000 were confiscated on December 28 night. Also on the same night 49 suspected Maoists were arrested for questioning.
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December - 29 
A civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists in Rajouri district. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the abduction.
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A civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists in Rajouri district. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the abduction.
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December - 29 
According to media reports of December 29, three terrorists, including a self-styled ‘action commander’ of the Adibashi Security Force (ASF), Sonitpur district unit, surrendered before senior Army officials at the Balipukhuri army camp.
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According to media reports of December 29, three terrorists, including a self-styled ‘action commander’ of the Adibashi Security Force (ASF), Sonitpur district unit, surrendered before senior Army officials at the Balipukhuri army camp.
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December - 29 
According to media reports, a terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel at Yairipok, west Imphal district, on December 29.
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According to media reports, a terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel at Yairipok, west Imphal district, on December 29.
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December - 29 
Another terrorist, whose identity is yet to be established, was killed in a separate encounter in Niki Baihk, Chatussa, Varmul.
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Another terrorist, whose identity is yet to be established, was killed in a separate encounter in Niki Baihk, Chatussa, Varmul.
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December - 29 
Border Security Force (BSF) Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manipur and Nagaland sector, P K Mishra said, on December 29, in Imphal, that the BSF has received information that a number of terrorist outfits operating in the North East have established
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Border Security Force (BSF) Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manipur and Nagaland sector, P K Mishra said, on December 29, in Imphal, that the BSF has received information that a number of terrorist outfits operating in the North East have established contacts with Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). He said at least 43 North East terrorists are undergoing training in Pakistan. He however refused to name the groups that have contacts with the ISI.
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December - 29 
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and anguish at the "ghastly and cold blooded murder" of Naik. In a statement in Hyderabad, Naidu termed the killing as an "act of cowardice that displayed the desperation of the Naxalites". Describin
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and anguish at the "ghastly and cold blooded murder" of Naik. In a statement in Hyderabad, Naidu termed the killing as an "act of cowardice that displayed the desperation of the Naxalites". Describing the murder as ‘senseless’, Governor C Rangrajan said, "It is high time every one should realise that violence has no place in a democracy". State Home Minister T Devender Goud said the killing of the tribal legislator was "most unfortunate" and added violence has no place in democracy.
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December - 29 
In another incident in the same district, Naxalites ransacked two houses of ruling the Telugu Desam Party’s (TDP) activists at Mughavakunta village.
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In another incident in the same district, Naxalites ransacked two houses of ruling the Telugu Desam Party’s (TDP) activists at Mughavakunta village.
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December - 29 
Left wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), attacked the house of a ruling Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Rajendra Pambhoi, in Bastar district, on December 29. However, there were no reports of any casualty. In th
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Left wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), attacked the house of a ruling Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Rajendra Pambhoi, in Bastar district, on December 29. However, there were no reports of any casualty. In the same district, the Naxalites also attacked a special armed police force camp.
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December - 29 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), a killed Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), D Raghya Naik, near Maddimadugula village, Mahboobnagar district on December 29. According to police sources, Naik, who repre
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), a killed Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), D Raghya Naik, near Maddimadugula village, Mahboobnagar district on December 29. According to police sources, Naik, who represented Devarakonda constituency in Nalgonda district, was attacked by a five-member group of Naxalites when he went to Maddimadugula village to attend a fair. He died on the spot, the police said. The attack took place in the presence of Naik’s wife and other members of his family. His security guard was seriously injured in the attack.
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December - 29 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), killed a police sub-inspector in Chintalnar village, Dantewada district, on December 29. Police sources said the sub-inspector was at the weekly shandy when he was attacked in broad day
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), killed a police sub-inspector in Chintalnar village, Dantewada district, on December 29. Police sources said the sub-inspector was at the weekly shandy when he was attacked in broad daylight. He died on the spot. The police have launched a combing operation to arrest the culprits.
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December - 29 
On the night of December 29, a terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HuJI) was killed in an encounter at Hamamkote, Baramulla district.
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On the night of December 29, a terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HuJI) was killed in an encounter at Hamamkote, Baramulla district.
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December - 29 
Reports said in the first-ever terrorist attack in Jammu city, terrorists hurled a grenade an SF picket at Hari Market on December 29, killing one person and injuring eight others. Eight suspected persons were immediately arrested for interrogation.
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Reports said in the first-ever terrorist attack in Jammu city, terrorists hurled a grenade an SF picket at Hari Market on December 29, killing one person and injuring eight others. Eight suspected persons were immediately arrested for interrogation.
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December - 29 
SF personnel shot dead a terrorist in an encounter in Zanthal Kanthi, Doda district, on December 29 night. A rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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SF personnel shot dead a terrorist in an encounter in Zanthal Kanthi, Doda district, on December 29 night. A rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 29 
The Union Cabinet on December 29, decided to re-promulgate an amended anti-terrorist ordinance after reducing the life of the proposed law from five to three years and dropping a provision with a view to protecting freedom of the press. The Preventio
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The Union Cabinet on December 29, decided to re-promulgate an amended anti-terrorist ordinance after reducing the life of the proposed law from five to three years and dropping a provision with a view to protecting freedom of the press. The Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO), promulgated on October 24, could not be passed by Parliament during ht ejust-concluded session. The Ordinance would lapse on December 31. Announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pramod Mahajan said the legislation would remain in force for three years instead of five years from the date it comes into force. On the provision objected to by the media, Mahajan said sub-clause (8) of clause 3, under which a journalist was required to divulge to the police any information that he knows or believes could be of material assistance in preventing commission of a terrorist act, has been omitted.
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December - 29 
The United States has assured India of its cooperation in its war against terrorism. White House Spokesperson Scott McClellan, at a media briefing, on December 29, said President George W Bush told Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee that the
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The United States has assured India of its cooperation in its war against terrorism. White House Spokesperson Scott McClellan, at a media briefing, on December 29, said President George W Bush told Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee that the US is "determined to cooperate with India in its fight against terrorism". Bush also ‘reiterated his outrage’ over the December 13- attack on the Indian Parliament, calling it ‘ a strike against democracy’.
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December - 29 
Two PWG Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Muthukunta village, Anantpur district.
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Two PWG Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Muthukunta village, Anantpur district.
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December - 29 
Unidentified terrorists set ablaze six houses at Ghambir Mulglan, Doda. The houses, which were being used by SF personnel, were recently vacated and were lying unoccupied.
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Unidentified terrorists set ablaze six houses at Ghambir Mulglan, Doda. The houses, which were being used by SF personnel, were recently vacated and were lying unoccupied.
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December - 29 
a Pakistani daily, quoting leaders of terrorist outfits said on December 29 that terrorist outfits were under tremendous government pressure to terminate their activities. The report mentioned that leaders of various terrorist outfits had already gon
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a Pakistani daily, quoting leaders of terrorist outfits said on December 29 that terrorist outfits were under tremendous government pressure to terminate their activities. The report mentioned that leaders of various terrorist outfits had already gone underground because they feared a massive crackdown on them. Pressure had been increased manifold after the December 13-terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament, the report added. The report also mentioned that a wide-ranging meeting of the terrorist outfits was held in Islamabad recently, at which they had discussed the prevailing situation and the continued government pressure.
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December - 29 
According to media reports, the State Bank of Pakistan has issued directives to all the Banks to freeze the accounts and all assets of nuclear scientist Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood, who is facing charges of supporting terrorism in association with Osa
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According to media reports, the State Bank of Pakistan has issued directives to all the Banks to freeze the accounts and all assets of nuclear scientist Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood, who is facing charges of supporting terrorism in association with Osama bin Laden. The directive also included the names of Abdul Majeed Chaudhry, Sheikh Muhammad Tufail, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and a number of other persons and organisations, against whom similar action was directed for abetting terrorism in Afghanistan, India and other countries.
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December - 29 
Interior Minister Moin Haider, while speaking in Lahore, on December 29, termed that reports claiming that Osama bin Laden is in Pakistan were wild speculations. He said that troops deployed along the Afghan border were alert to the situation. He rem
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Interior Minister Moin Haider, while speaking in Lahore, on December 29, termed that reports claiming that Osama bin Laden is in Pakistan were wild speculations. He said that troops deployed along the Afghan border were alert to the situation. He reminded that residents in the federally administered tribal areas (FATA) had captured the Al-Qaeda terrorists and handed them over to the government; they would do the same if Osama were to enter Pakistan territory, he said, according to reports.
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December - 29 
Police seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 84 light-machineguns, 40 sub-machineguns and 248 foreign-made rifles, in a raid conducted in Quetta, on December 29. Two persons have been arrested in this connection. Official sources said
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Police seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 84 light-machineguns, 40 sub-machineguns and 248 foreign-made rifles, in a raid conducted in Quetta, on December 29. Two persons have been arrested in this connection. Official sources said initial investigations revealed that the arms dump belonged to a group of terrorists responsible for firing rockets and bomb blasts in the provincial capital and some other parts of Balochistan since April 2000.
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United States President George W Bush, during a telephonic conversation, on December 29, urged President Pervez Musharraf to take "additional strong and decisive measures" against terrorists responsible for the December 13-terrorist attack on the Ind
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United States President George W Bush, during a telephonic conversation, on December 29, urged President Pervez Musharraf to take "additional strong and decisive measures" against terrorists responsible for the December 13-terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament. White House spokesman Scott McClellan said, "(President Bush) urged President Musharraf to take additional strong and decisive measures to eliminate the extremists who seek to harm India; undermine Pakistan; and provoke a war between India and Pakistan and destabilize the coalition against terrorism."
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Besides, the insurgents killed one more person in Tarakhola in Bagluing, on December 29.
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Besides, the insurgents killed one more person in Tarakhola in Bagluing, on December 29.
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In a third encounter, two insurgents, including a district commander, were killed in Baluwa VDC. A large cache of arms and ammunition has also been recovered from the encounter site. Yet another insurgent was killed in Gorakhani, Solukhumbu, in an en
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In a third encounter, two insurgents, including a district commander, were killed in Baluwa VDC. A large cache of arms and ammunition has also been recovered from the encounter site. Yet another insurgent was killed in Gorakhani, Solukhumbu, in an encounter. Subsequently, 62 guns, a large stock of explosive material and incriminating documents were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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Other reports said Maoist insurgents on December 29 killed an activist of the Ruling Nepali Congress at Thansing in Nuwakot district. The insurgents also killed a former policeman in the same village on the same day.
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Other reports said Maoist insurgents on December 29 killed an activist of the Ruling Nepali Congress at Thansing in Nuwakot district. The insurgents also killed a former policeman in the same village on the same day.
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December - 29 
Police shot dead a Maoist insurgent, Shekhar Yadav, who had allegedly committed two murders, while he was attempting to escape from custody in Dhanusha, on December 29, reports said.
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Police shot dead a Maoist insurgent, Shekhar Yadav, who had allegedly committed two murders, while he was attempting to escape from custody in Dhanusha, on December 29, reports said.
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Two Maoist insurgents were shot dead in Chaumala, Kailali district, following a heavy exchange of fire. Also, five guns were recovered from the encounter site, the Defence Ministry said. Another report said that three more insurgents were killed in t
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Two Maoist insurgents were shot dead in Chaumala, Kailali district, following a heavy exchange of fire. Also, five guns were recovered from the encounter site, the Defence Ministry said. Another report said that three more insurgents were killed in the Gadariya Village Development Committee (VDC), also in Kailali district.
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Two more insurgents were killed ––one in Patle, Okhaldhunga, and another in Dhunche, Rasuwa, while he was trying to flee from security forces’ custody.
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Two more insurgents were killed ––one in Patle, Okhaldhunga, and another in Dhunche, Rasuwa, while he was trying to flee from security forces’ custody.
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December - 30 
A ruling Congress (I) activist and a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist were killed in separate incidents in Assam, on December 30. Two suspected ULFA terrorists killed a Congress (I) activist near Bejkuchi village, under Nalbari police
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A ruling Congress (I) activist and a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist were killed in separate incidents in Assam, on December 30. Two suspected ULFA terrorists killed a Congress (I) activist near Bejkuchi village, under Nalbari police station limits. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killing. In another incident, security force personnel killed an ULFA terrorist under the Duni police station limits, Darrang district.
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December - 30 
According to a news report, extortion by National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) is continuing unabated in Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Accor
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According to a news report, extortion by National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) is continuing unabated in Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. According to the report, annually 25 per cent of the gross salary twice a year has been fixed by both the factions as its share from each of the government employees and the business community depending upon the salary and income. However, security force personnel are reportedly exempted from this system.
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December - 30 
According to media reports, security forces have stepped up patrolling along West Bengal’s border with Bhutan as the deadline for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist to quit Bhutan country expires on December 31. Bhutan has also repo
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According to media reports, security forces have stepped up patrolling along West Bengal’s border with Bhutan as the deadline for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist to quit Bhutan country expires on December 31. Bhutan has also reportedly deployed troops along its border with West Bengal and Assam. Official sources said that the Army is patrolling the border with orders to shoot ULFA terrorists.
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Assam Director General of Police (DGP) H K Deka said, in Guwahati, on December 30, that there is no vacuum in so far as counter-insurgency operations in the State are concerned, despite some relocation of troops in recent weeks. Deka said security fo
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Assam Director General of Police (DGP) H K Deka said, in Guwahati, on December 30, that there is no vacuum in so far as counter-insurgency operations in the State are concerned, despite some relocation of troops in recent weeks. Deka said security forces have been able to keep insurgent activities in Assam under control, although terrorist outfits are active in certain pockets. He said, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres are active in certain forest areas of the State. But their subversive activities are curtailed to a large extent and they are now confined to the forest areas, he added. The DGP further said that the number of violent activities in the State has considerably declined in the year 2001.
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Besides, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was arrested from Warno in Kupwara district.
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Besides, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was arrested from Warno in Kupwara district.
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December - 30 
Delhi police arrested a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) late on December 30 night and recovered and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and other explosive materials from him. Police sources said, the terrorist, Yunus a resident of Meerut, was
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Delhi police arrested a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) late on December 30 night and recovered and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and other explosive materials from him. Police sources said, the terrorist, Yunus a resident of Meerut, was arrested upon arrival in Delhi from Muzzafarpur. Police suspect that Yunus had come to set off blasts in Delhi on New Year's eve.
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December - 30 
Earlier, on the night of December 30, eight terrorists and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Durpora, Pulwama district. While some news reports said, the slain terrorists–– who include three Pakistani mercenaries––were of the Jaish-e-Moh
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Earlier, on the night of December 30, eight terrorists and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Durpora, Pulwama district. While some news reports said, the slain terrorists–– who include three Pakistani mercenaries––were of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), other reports held that they were members of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM). In another incident, four security force personnel and two civilians were injured when unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at a patrol party at Bonipora in Srinagar. Meanwhile, a civilian was injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists in Rajouri.
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December - 30 
Four members of a family were killed when unidentified terrorists attacked their residence at Kantha in Rajouri district, on December 30. Besides, a fifth member of the family was injured.
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Four members of a family were killed when unidentified terrorists attacked their residence at Kantha in Rajouri district, on December 30. Besides, a fifth member of the family was injured.
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December - 30 
In Doda district, a security force (SF) personnel was killed and another injured when unidentified terrorists ambushed a patrol party at Gandoh.
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In Doda district, a security force (SF) personnel was killed and another injured when unidentified terrorists ambushed a patrol party at Gandoh.
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December - 30 
In Ganderbal, five terrorists of the Al Badr and Al-Fatah Force were arrested.
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In Ganderbal, five terrorists of the Al Badr and Al-Fatah Force were arrested.
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December - 30 
In Pulwama district, an unidentified terrorist was killed at Dorpora.
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In Pulwama district, an unidentified terrorist was killed at Dorpora.
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December - 30 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, at a meeting with leaders of all political parties in New Delhi, on December 30, said he was confident that diplomatic pressure would resolve the crisis with Pakistan. He said the international community was aware
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, at a meeting with leaders of all political parties in New Delhi, on December 30, said he was confident that diplomatic pressure would resolve the crisis with Pakistan. He said the international community was aware of India’s anger in the wake of the December 13-attack on its Parliament, which India has blamed on Pakistan-based terrorist outfits operating at the behest of Pakistani military intelligence. The Prime Minister added, "I firmly believe this will put sufficient pressure on Pakistan and it will be forced to act against the terrorist groups". At the meeting, Opposition leaders spoke in favour of pursuing diplomatic pressure and Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh unveiled a series of possible further steps, including handing over to Pakistan a list of terrorist leaders India wants to see arrested. The meeting also decided to send delegations, including government and Opposition leaders, to various world capitals in January 2002 to push India’s case against terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.
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December - 30 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar police killed two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), in encounters at two different places in the Adhura hills, Kaimur district, on December 30. In the first encounter, a PWG Naxalit
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar police killed two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), in encounters at two different places in the Adhura hills, Kaimur district, on December 30. In the first encounter, a PWG Naxalite was killed in Mukuawa village while the other Naxalite was killed in Dhankhop village. According to police sources, the STF also recovered some arms and ammunition from the encounter sites. STF detachments were pressed into service to comb the area following a meeting of senior police officials of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Chandauli (UP) on December 28 to discuss measures for countering the Naxal violence in the area.
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December - 30 
The Union Cabinet on December 30 modified the earlier POTO curtailing its duration from five to three years and scrapping the provision under which a journalist was required to divulge to police any information he knows or believes could be of materi
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The Union Cabinet on December 30 modified the earlier POTO curtailing its duration from five to three years and scrapping the provision under which a journalist was required to divulge to police any information he knows or believes could be of material assistance in preventing the commission of a terrorist act.
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December - 30 
Three crude bombs were recovered at Thelamara, Sonitpur district.
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Three crude bombs were recovered at Thelamara, Sonitpur district.
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December - 30 
Union Home Minister LK Advani told Doordarshan (India’s national channel) that Pakistan could even now give ‘firm assurance to the world community and India that it would stop aiding and abetting terrorism in order to prevent India from taking any me
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Union Home Minister LK Advani told Doordarshan (India’s national channel) that Pakistan could even now give ‘firm assurance to the world community and India that it would stop aiding and abetting terrorism in order to prevent India from taking any measure at the non-diplomatic level. He said, "So far steps have been taken at the diplomatic level only, and even such strong measures have not been taken in the past. Any step at the non-diplomatic level can be taken only because our neighbour continues to support terrorism". Stating that terrorism had crossed the "lakshman rekha" with the December 13-attack on Parliament, Advani said, "No sovereign snation which is conscious of its right to security can sit silent. It has to think as to what steps need to be taken to check this menace".
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December - 30 
According to media reports, Pakistani intelligence officers and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are interrogating more than 200 suspected Al Qaeda cadres across the country. Pakistan has provided access to these cadres to
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According to media reports, Pakistani intelligence officers and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are interrogating more than 200 suspected Al Qaeda cadres across the country. Pakistan has provided access to these cadres to the visiting FBI agents, an unnamed senior intelligence official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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December - 30 
In Karachi, police arrested five cadres of the LeT during a raid on their Gulshan-e-Iqbal office. District Superintendent of Police Anwar Zeb Khan told Dawn, a Pakistani daily that no top leader of the Lashkar was found during the raid. "The top lead
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In Karachi, police arrested five cadres of the LeT during a raid on their Gulshan-e-Iqbal office. District Superintendent of Police Anwar Zeb Khan told Dawn, a Pakistani daily that no top leader of the Lashkar was found during the raid. "The top leadership has gone into hiding since early this month," he added. He also denied sealing the office premises. Police also raided the office of the JeM, situated on the premises of Masjid-i-Badha, near Sakhi Hasan, news sources added. Similarly, the office of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), a sectarian terrorist outfit, located on the premises of Masjid Siddiq-i-Akbar, was also searched by the police. Five persons were taken into custody during the raid.
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December - 30 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, who was also arrested, has been remanded to police custody for 90 days and shifted to the Mianwali jail. Earlier, on December 29, 26 cadres of the JeM, including its chief, had been arrested in Bahaw
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, who was also arrested, has been remanded to police custody for 90 days and shifted to the Mianwali jail. Earlier, on December 29, 26 cadres of the JeM, including its chief, had been arrested in Bahawalpur.
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December - 30 
Law enforcing authorities in Islamabad, on December 30, arrested Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). According to official sources, he has been arrested for making inflammatory speeches and inciting people.
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Law enforcing authorities in Islamabad, on December 30, arrested Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). According to official sources, he has been arrested for making inflammatory speeches and inciting people.
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December - 30 
Military regime spokesperson Major General Rashid Qureshi said, in Islamabad, there was no training camp of Kashmiris in Pakistan. "This is nothing more than Indian propaganda that is continuing since long," he said in an interview with Radio Tehran.
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Military regime spokesperson Major General Rashid Qureshi said, in Islamabad, there was no training camp of Kashmiris in Pakistan. "This is nothing more than Indian propaganda that is continuing since long," he said in an interview with Radio Tehran. Commenting on demands being made by India for handing over certain Pakistanis and reports that a list of such individuals had also been prepared by India, he said none of these reports was true. He claimed, since the last five months, Pakistan was taking action against terrorist activities in the country that were backed by Indian intelligence agencies or carried out by foreign individuals.
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December - 30 
18 Maoist insurgents, some of them suspected insurgents, were arrested on December 30. Also, the Army recovered 12 guns in Rolpa and two bags of bombs in Solokhumbu, apart from some equipment that had earlier been stolen from police.
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18 Maoist insurgents, some of them suspected insurgents, were arrested on December 30. Also, the Army recovered 12 guns in Rolpa and two bags of bombs in Solokhumbu, apart from some equipment that had earlier been stolen from police.
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December - 30 
In violence committed by the insurgents, reported on December 30, a civilian was killed in Sapkota, Baglung, while a former police personnel was killed. Besides, a group of insurgents burnt down an unmanned police post in Ranimatta, Dailekh.
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In violence committed by the insurgents, reported on December 30, a civilian was killed in Sapkota, Baglung, while a former police personnel was killed. Besides, a group of insurgents burnt down an unmanned police post in Ranimatta, Dailekh.
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December - 30 
Reports from Nepal on December 30 said that 10 Maoist insurgents were killed in the continuing countrywide crackdown by the security forces. Besides, 87 suspected insurgents have been arrested on December 29 and December 30.
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Reports from Nepal on December 30 said that 10 Maoist insurgents were killed in the continuing countrywide crackdown by the security forces. Besides, 87 suspected insurgents have been arrested on December 29 and December 30.
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December - 30 
According to media reports, security forces have stepped up patrolling along West Bengal’s border with Bhutan as the deadline for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist to quit Bhutan country expires on December 31. Bhutan has also repo
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According to media reports, security forces have stepped up patrolling along West Bengal’s border with Bhutan as the deadline for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist to quit Bhutan country expires on December 31. Bhutan has also reportedly deployed troops along its border with West Bengal and Assam. Official sources said that the Army is patrolling the border with orders to shoot ULFA terrorists.
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December - 30 
According to media reports, the Cabinet, at its meeting on December 30, agreed in principle to repeal the Public Safety Act (PSA) during the forthcoming session of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). The government also reportedly advised the Ministry o
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According to media reports, the Cabinet, at its meeting on December 30, agreed in principle to repeal the Public Safety Act (PSA) during the forthcoming session of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). The government also reportedly advised the Ministry of Law to place a draft in this regard at the next meeting of the Cabinet. The repeal of the law would subsequently enable dismissing cases being tried under the Act. The PSA, which was introduced by the Awami League government in February 2000, came under severe criticism by opposition political parties of the time, civil society and professional bodies.
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December - 30 
Former Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Sheikh Hasina, in an interview to the BBC, on December 30, alleged that Taliban’s supporters were active in Bangladesh and were enjoying the patronage of the government of the four-
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Former Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Sheikh Hasina, in an interview to the BBC, on December 30, alleged that Taliban’s supporters were active in Bangladesh and were enjoying the patronage of the government of the four-party alliance. She said that supporters of Taliban were included in the Cabinet and those who had chanted slogans in support of the Taliban were with the government. The Taliban supporters might gather strength since they had their two Ministers in the Cabinet and were enjoying favour from the alliance government, Sheikh Hasina alleged. Refuting Sheikh Hasina’s allegation, Finance Minister M Saifur Rahman told the BBC that there was no Taliban supporter in the government. He also said there was no relation with the slogan in favour of the Taliban and the declared policy of the government.
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December - 30 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a two-member committee to serve as a "political focal point" for the peace process that is being initiated once again. Cabinet Ministers G L Peiris and Milinda Morago
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a two-member committee to serve as a "political focal point" for the peace process that is being initiated once again. Cabinet Ministers G L Peiris and Milinda Moragoda will be the members of the committee and shall be assisted by a yet to be constituted secretariat of experts, which would be headed by a veteran diplomat. The committee alone has been tasked with "public interface and the dissemination of information [on the peace process] under [the] guidance" of the Prime Minister.
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December - 31 
A 30-member delegation consisting members from the Naga Hoho, church leaders and tribes’ presidents will attend a meeting on the Naga issue called by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Bangkok on January 4. The mee
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A 30-member delegation consisting members from the Naga Hoho, church leaders and tribes’ presidents will attend a meeting on the Naga issue called by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Bangkok on January 4. The meeting is expected to discuss unity among Naga tribes.
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December - 31 
According to a report in the Imphal Free Press, 1,617 members of different terrorist outfits in both the valley and the hills have been arrested by state police and other security forces in Manipur during the year 2001. The report says, security forc
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According to a report in the Imphal Free Press, 1,617 members of different terrorist outfits in both the valley and the hills have been arrested by state police and other security forces in Manipur during the year 2001. The report says, security forces have also recovered approximately 144 arms of different types and 28,087 rounds of ammunition for various arms, along with 60 hand-grenades, more than 40 wireless sets and numerous detonators and incriminating documents from the arrested cadres. Furthermore, till November 2001, approximately 144 terrorists were killed, either by the security forces or by rival outfits and factions. In insurgency related incidents, approximately 88 civilians were said to have been killed by the valley-based outfits and another 62 by the hill-based outfits, during 2001. Altogether, 29 security force personnel were killed in insurgency related incidents. The security forces were also able to secure the surrender of 39 terrorists belonging to separate outfits. Among the surrendered cadres, 10 belonged to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), six to the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), two to the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), 10 to the Islamic National Front (INF), five to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and two to the Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL-Thouba faction).
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December - 31 
An Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said the list contained names of leaders of the JeM and LeT, the 1999-hijackers of Indian Airlines flight IC 814, Pakistan-based terrorists responsible for violence in Punjab and the main accused in the 19
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An Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said the list contained names of leaders of the JeM and LeT, the 1999-hijackers of Indian Airlines flight IC 814, Pakistan-based terrorists responsible for violence in Punjab and the main accused in the 1993-Mumbai blasts––Dawood Ibrahim and Tiger Memon.
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December - 31 
Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police HJ Dora, while speaking to the media in Hyderabad on December 31, said, despite an increase in the number of murders committed by left-wing extremists, Naxalite outfit the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), in the yea
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Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police HJ Dora, while speaking to the media in Hyderabad on December 31, said, despite an increase in the number of murders committed by left-wing extremists, Naxalite outfit the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), in the year 2001, Naxal violence registered a decline by about 30 per cent and the ‘continuing military successes’ of the police have forced the PWG to effect a major strategy change of retreating into the forest areas. The total number of offences committed by the Naxalites stood at 788 (including 188 murders) in 2001 as against a total of 867 offences (including 124 murders) in the preceding year. "Year 2001 has been very difficult for us. But we have many major successes during the year,'' he said. The police chief also pointed that with the police maintained relentless pursuit the PWG had been forced to retreat into the forest areas leaving the plains and the semi-forest areas. Dora said the PWG was now concentrating more on the military training of its cadre, rather than on their political education. "This made us to revise our strategy and we have succeeded in engaging the People's Guerrilla Army platoons 15 times, thrice each in Adilabad, Nizamabad and Karimnagar and six times in Warangal,'' Dora said.
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December - 31 
Another modification made to POTO was the deletion of the reference to Special Courts, thus doing away with concurrent jurisdiction of the Designated Authority and the Special Courts. The new ordinance provides for appeal against the order made by th
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Another modification made to POTO was the deletion of the reference to Special Courts, thus doing away with concurrent jurisdiction of the Designated Authority and the Special Courts. The new ordinance provides for appeal against the order made by the Designated Authority to the Special Courts.
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December - 31 
Approximately three suspected cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed and three others injured during an encounter between cadres of the outfit and some valley-based terrorist outfits, at Sotobekra vi
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Approximately three suspected cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed and three others injured during an encounter between cadres of the outfit and some valley-based terrorist outfits, at Sotobekra village, Jiribam police station limits, on December 31.
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December - 31 
Bihar police on December 31 seized a huge cache of firearms, including a landmine and detonator, after an encounter with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), in Dangwar village, Aurangabad district. According to the distr
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Bihar police on December 31 seized a huge cache of firearms, including a landmine and detonator, after an encounter with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), in Dangwar village, Aurangabad district. According to the district police chief, the incident took place when a police team assisted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) surrounded the Naxalites. In the encounter that followed, the Naxalites managed to escape under the cover of darkness. The police have launched a massive combing operation at several places in Aurangabad to arrest the Naxalites.
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December - 31 
Commando training for Assam police will be made mandatory to render the State police capable of handling counter-insurgency operation on its own. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Training and Armed Police, B P Rao said in Guwahati, on December 31, a
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Commando training for Assam police will be made mandatory to render the State police capable of handling counter-insurgency operation on its own. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Training and Armed Police, B P Rao said in Guwahati, on December 31, after passing out from the training centre and before deployment, the trainees would have to undergo a four-month commando training. "Providing commando training to the Assam Police personnel would make the State less dependent on Central forces for counter-insurgency operations," Rao said. Commando training for police personnel has been made mandatory as per the recommendations and guidelines of the New Delhi-based Bureau of Public Research and Development (BPRD). The BPRD has recently recommended that, in Jammu and Kashmir and in the North East, where insurgents are active, commando training for the police personnel should be made mandatory.
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December - 31 
External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh, on December 31, termed as a ‘step forward in the correct direction’, commenting on reports from Pakistan of the arrest of leaders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfits. Indi
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External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh, on December 31, termed as a ‘step forward in the correct direction’, commenting on reports from Pakistan of the arrest of leaders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfits. India holds the two outfits responsible for the December 13 attack on Parliament. Speaking to the media after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), he said, "If this information is confirmed, then it is a step forward in correct direction".
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December - 31 
India on December 31 handed over to Pakistan a list of 20 terrorists and criminals involved in heinous crimes in the country and sought their extradition.
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India on December 31 handed over to Pakistan a list of 20 terrorists and criminals involved in heinous crimes in the country and sought their extradition.
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December - 31 
Jharkhand police, on December 31, arrested five left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), after an encounter in the Palkot police station area, Gumla district. Police also recovered some arms, ammunition and Naxalite liter
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Jharkhand police, on December 31, arrested five left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), after an encounter in the Palkot police station area, Gumla district. Police also recovered some arms, ammunition and Naxalite literature from their possession.
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December - 31 
Member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), on December 31, agreed to make major changes to the SAARC Convention on Suppression of Terrorism to make it more relevant to the present situation.Meeting ahead of the
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Member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), on December 31, agreed to make major changes to the SAARC Convention on Suppression of Terrorism to make it more relevant to the present situation.Meeting ahead of the seven-nation summit beginning January 4, 2002 in Kathmandu, SAARC Foreign Secretaries discussed the draft declaration that favoured immediate enactment of enabling legislation by member countries for implementing the 1987 Convention within a time frame. The Joint Secretary (SAARC) in the Indian External Affairs Ministry said in New Delhi that the grouping accepted India's suggestion that the Convention be referred to legal experts for updating it and to make it more effective in implementation at the regional level. Pakistan, which along with Bangladesh, has still not implemented the mandatory provisions of the Convention did not oppose the Indian proposal, he said.
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December - 31 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, in a new year massage to the nation on December 31, said that if Pakistan "shed (their) anti-India mentality and stop promoting cross-border terrorism, India (would be) willing to walk more than half the distance
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, in a new year massage to the nation on December 31, said that if Pakistan "shed (their) anti-India mentality and stop promoting cross-border terrorism, India (would be) willing to walk more than half the distance to work closely with Pakistan to resolve through dialogue, any issue, including the contentious issue of Jammu and Kashmir". At the same time, Vajpayee warned Pakistan that it was nursing ‘a dangerous delusion’ in its belief that Jammu and Kashmir could be separated by resorting to religious extremism and terrorism. ‘‘Terrorism bled Punjab, but in the end, it fled Punjab. It could not dent Hindu-Sikh unity... the terrorists and their mentors are doomed to fail in Jammu and Kashmir also," he added. The Prime Minister went on to say that, if Pakistan continued to foster terrorism from across the border, then the world community would judge Pakistan’s changed position as ‘opportunistic.’ It will conclude that Pakistan, "far from being a part of the solution, will remain a part of the problem itself."
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December - 31 
The Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) was re-promulgated, after Cabinet approval, on December 31 with some key changes relating to the duration of the measures and freedom of press.
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The Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) was re-promulgated, after Cabinet approval, on December 31 with some key changes relating to the duration of the measures and freedom of press.
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December - 31 
The revised POTO includes the list of 25 terrorist outfits, including the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist––Peoples War Group (better known as PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), which were added after the promulgation of the ordinan
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The revised POTO includes the list of 25 terrorist outfits, including the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist––Peoples War Group (better known as PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), which were added after the promulgation of the ordinance.
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December - 31 
Three police personnel were killed and five others injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), at Bansibigha village, Palamu district, on December 31 night.
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Three police personnel were killed and five others injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), at Bansibigha village, Palamu district, on December 31 night.
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December - 31 
Three police personnel were killed and five others injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), at Bansibigha village, Palamu district, on December 31 night. Police sources said the blast o
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Three police personnel were killed and five others injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG), at Bansibigha village, Palamu district, on December 31 night. Police sources said the blast occurred when a police party was patrolling the area. Police later opened fire killing a PWG Naxalite. A combing operation has been launched to arrest the Naxalites.
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December - 31 
Three unidentified, armed assailants injured a terrorist of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on December 31, at Kyamgei, Imphal. The assailants managed to escape from the incident site.
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Three unidentified, armed assailants injured a terrorist of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on December 31, at Kyamgei, Imphal. The assailants managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 31 
Two unidentified terrorists massacred six members of a family and left a seventh injured at Mangnar Top, Poonch district, on December 31, 2001. Local residents refused to cremate the bodies of the slain victims, insisting that a Union Minister should
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Two unidentified terrorists massacred six members of a family and left a seventh injured at Mangnar Top, Poonch district, on December 31, 2001. Local residents refused to cremate the bodies of the slain victims, insisting that a Union Minister should visit the area and take notice of the increasing terrorist violence in the there. In a similar attempt, unidentified terrorists launched an attack in Dharamshal, Rajouri district. However, Village Defence Committee (VDC) members resisted the attack and killed a terrorist. News reports said the attack launched with the intention to massacre civilians. The slain terrorist was suspected to be a foreign mercenary. In another incident of terrorist violence, two civilians were injured in Kund, Poonch. Besides, in Anantnag district, a terrorist was killed in an encounter at Panzgam.
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December - 31 
Two unidentified terrorists, who were attempting to infiltrate through the Line of Control (LoC), were intercepted and killed by security forces (SFs) at Akhnoor, Jammu district, on December 31. In a similar operation at Gonga Gali in Rajouri distric
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Two unidentified terrorists, who were attempting to infiltrate through the Line of Control (LoC), were intercepted and killed by security forces (SFs) at Akhnoor, Jammu district, on December 31. In a similar operation at Gonga Gali in Rajouri district, SFs killed three unidentified terrorists. In Kupwara district, an SF personnel and a terrorist were killed when two unidentified terrorists attacked an SF convoy at Drugmulla. Meanwhile, three SF personnel were injured when unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at a patrol party at Sherbag in Anantnag district, on December 31.
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December - 31 
15 persons were injured in a bomb blast on December 31 in the Defence Housing Authority area, Karachi. There were also reports of firing on a church premises in the Risala police station limits during a service at midnight.
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15 persons were injured in a bomb blast on December 31 in the Defence Housing Authority area, Karachi. There were also reports of firing on a church premises in the Risala police station limits during a service at midnight.
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December - 31 
According to a report in The News, a Pakistani daily, the Federal government has seized over 50 bank accounts of Afghan organisations and individuals. However, the report added that a relatively low amount has been ascertained. These frozen accounts
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According to a report in The News, a Pakistani daily, the Federal government has seized over 50 bank accounts of Afghan organisations and individuals. However, the report added that a relatively low amount has been ascertained. These frozen accounts had a balance of $190,554 and approximately Rs 10 million till December 20, 2001. The government is reported to have sent details of these accounts, including that of the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad, to US authorities. Reports indicate that the policy of freezing accounts at intervals has given sufficient time to most of these account-holders to withdraw their money. Among the accounts frozen are those of two Pakistan-based terrorist outfits active in India’s Jammu and Kashmir––the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), two charities linked to Osama bin Laden, the Al Rashid Trust, Rabita Trust and Ayman El Zawahry, a close associate of bin Laden
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December - 31 
According to delayed reports, Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) Chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed was again put under house arrest at the Tanda Dam Rest House, on December 31, 2001. Ahmed was shifted to his home from Kohat during the Ramazan period to spend Eid-ul-Fitr wi
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According to delayed reports, Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) Chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed was again put under house arrest at the Tanda Dam Rest House, on December 31, 2001. Ahmed was shifted to his home from Kohat during the Ramazan period to spend Eid-ul-Fitr with his family and also recover from health problems.
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December - 31 
According to unconfirmed reports, one of Pakistan’s most wanted terrorists Riaz Basra, also the chief of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a sectarian terrorist outfit, has been detained after returning from Afghanistan. He has reportedly been
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According to unconfirmed reports, one of Pakistan’s most wanted terrorists Riaz Basra, also the chief of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a sectarian terrorist outfit, has been detained after returning from Afghanistan. He has reportedly been arrested from North Waziristan along with many of his associates during the week ending December 30, 2001.
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December - 31 
Federal Information Secretary Syed Anwar Mahmood, on December 31, refused to say whether Pakistan would comply with the demand of handing over the 22 Pakistan-based terrorists that the Indian government had asked for. "I don't want to offer any comme
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Federal Information Secretary Syed Anwar Mahmood, on December 31, refused to say whether Pakistan would comply with the demand of handing over the 22 Pakistan-based terrorists that the Indian government had asked for. "I don't want to offer any comment at this stage," he said when asked if Pakistan would hand over these people to India.
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December - 31 
Pakistan has sent 25 more captured Osama bin Laden cadres for interrogation by US authorities in Afghanistan, bringing the number of Al Qaeda terrorists in US custody to 180, the US Central Command said on December 31.
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Pakistan has sent 25 more captured Osama bin Laden cadres for interrogation by US authorities in Afghanistan, bringing the number of Al Qaeda terrorists in US custody to 180, the US Central Command said on December 31.
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December - 31 
Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan said in Islamabad, on December 31, that there is no possibility of handing over detained Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Mohammed Saeed to India. "Nobody has talked about handing him over to Ind
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Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan said in Islamabad, on December 31, that there is no possibility of handing over detained Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Mohammed Saeed to India. "Nobody has talked about handing him over to India, the arrest is strictly Pakistan's internal matter," he said at a news briefing. Commenting on reports in the Indian media regarding handing over a list to Pakistan of terrorists there, Aziz said the Indian government had not handed over any list of terrorists to the government of Pakistan. "I am not aware of any such list," he said. He welcomed the Indian leaders' statement that arrest of the LeT chief would help ease the situation. He said the arrest of Hafiz Saeed, who has been detained under Maintenance of Public Order, is part of the government's policy to maintain peace and prevent anyone from making inflammatory statements. He said Pakistani security agencies were continuously scrutinising the law and order situation and whenever the need arose they took the necessary steps. Restating Pakistan’s policy on the Kashmir issue, the spokesperson added, "What is happening in held Kashmir is an indigenous struggle for the right to self-determination and not terrorism."
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Pakistani officials working along with western security agencies to track down members of the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden confirmed on December 31 that they had arrested a British national suspected of having links with the terror n
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Pakistani officials working along with western security agencies to track down members of the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden confirmed on December 31 that they had arrested a British national suspected of having links with the terror network. James Alexander McLintock was reportedly arrested on December 20 while crossing a "no-entry" border into Pakistan’s remote North West Frontier province from Afghanistan. The Briton reportedly gave his name as Yaqoob and spoken in Arabic at the time of his arrested by Pakistani border guards.
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December - 31 
The Sindh Police said that they had recovered a total of 9,482 weapons of different calibre during their province-wide deweaponisation drive in the year 2001. The figure, news sources said, also included 1,661 weapons, given up by people voluntarily,
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The Sindh Police said that they had recovered a total of 9,482 weapons of different calibre during their province-wide deweaponisation drive in the year 2001. The figure, news sources said, also included 1,661 weapons, given up by people voluntarily, while police during raids recovered the rest. During the deweaponisation campaign, police also arrested 3,891 accused and booked them under relevant laws. The largest single category of weapons recovered during the deweaponisation drive was handguns (5,663), including pistols and revolvers of different description. Guns numbering 1,397 followed this. As reported earlier, the Federal government launched a countrywide deweaponisation campaign from June 1, 2001. The campaign involved a 20-day grace period till June 20 for voluntary surrender of illegal weapons, following which the police launched the recovery drive. During the 20-day grace period, according to news sources, 1,661 weapons were voluntarily surrendered. These included 713 from Sukkur, 653 from Karachi, 106 from Larkana, 116 from Hyderabad and 73 from Mirpurkhas. The police, despite the grace period, conducted raids and arrested 396 people besides recovering 701 weapons.
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December - 31 
According to a release of the Defence Ministry on December 31, security forces killed nine Maoist insurgents at a village in Banke, in what has been termed in the Nepalese media as the biggest encounter. An unspecified number of guns and bombs were a
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According to a release of the Defence Ministry on December 31, security forces killed nine Maoist insurgents at a village in Banke, in what has been termed in the Nepalese media as the biggest encounter. An unspecified number of guns and bombs were also recovered subsequently from the encounter site.
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December - 31 
In two separate encounters, the local commander of the Maoists in Gorkha was killed and another insurgent killed in Kailali, reports said.
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In two separate encounters, the local commander of the Maoists in Gorkha was killed and another insurgent killed in Kailali, reports said.
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December - 31 
According to media reports, eight persons were injured in a fierce gunbattle between rival factions of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), at the Sylhet Government College on December 31.
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According to media reports, eight persons were injured in a fierce gunbattle between rival factions of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), at the Sylhet Government College on December 31.
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*Data till , May 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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