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December - 1 
Assam Tribune quoting Ministry of Home Affairs sources stated that the Myanmar Army has attacked camps belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Myanmar territory on an unspecified day. The report added that the camps i
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Assam Tribune quoting Ministry of Home Affairs sources stated that the Myanmar Army has attacked camps belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Myanmar territory on an unspecified day. The report added that the camps in which United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres were sheltered were also attacked.
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December - 1 
During a search operation in Hajan Nar forests of Naristan Tral area in Pulwama district on December 1 night, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter.
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During a search operation in Hajan Nar forests of Naristan Tral area in Pulwama district on December 1 night, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter.
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December - 1 
One left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist was killed and another seriously injured in an encounter with police personnel in a forest near Kuru in Ranchi district. The injured rebel, however, managed to es
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One left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist was killed and another seriously injured in an encounter with police personnel in a forest near Kuru in Ranchi district. The injured rebel, however, managed to escape.
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December - 1 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Khuchem Khaimniungan was killed in an internecine clash with cadres of the rival Khaplang group and the Naga National Council (NNC) at Noklak in Tuensang distr
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Khuchem Khaimniungan was killed in an internecine clash with cadres of the rival Khaplang group and the Naga National Council (NNC) at Noklak in Tuensang district on December 1.
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December - 1 
Previously on December 1, an ATTF collaborator identified as Prabath Debbarma was arrested by the Champahaor police from Bagan Bazar in West Tripura district.
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Previously on December 1, an ATTF collaborator identified as Prabath Debbarma was arrested by the Champahaor police from Bagan Bazar in West Tripura district.
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December - 1 
Terrorists attacked and critically injured a counter insurgent, identified as Hamidullah Mir, at Nowgam Dooru in Anantnag district on December 1 afternoon.
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Terrorists attacked and critically injured a counter insurgent, identified as Hamidullah Mir, at Nowgam Dooru in Anantnag district on December 1 afternoon.
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Terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Srinagar-Baramulla highway near Bulgam on December 1 morning. However, no casualties were reported in the blast.
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Terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Srinagar-Baramulla highway near Bulgam on December 1 morning. However, no casualties were reported in the blast.
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The Andhra Pradesh police unearthed six landmines filled with gelatine, iron bolts and stones close to the Nagarjuna Sagar Project Right Canal road crossing under Nakarekallu mandal of Guntur district on December 1. The police suspect that the landmi
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The Andhra Pradesh police unearthed six landmines filled with gelatine, iron bolts and stones close to the Nagarjuna Sagar Project Right Canal road crossing under Nakarekallu mandal of Guntur district on December 1. The police suspect that the landmines were planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist.
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December - 1 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists killed five villagers including three members of a family and injured another at Lutubari near Amguri under Tura police station limits in the West Garo Hills on December 1. Meghalaya Directo
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists killed five villagers including three members of a family and injured another at Lutubari near Amguri under Tura police station limits in the West Garo Hills on December 1. Meghalaya Director General of Police, L. Sailo said that the terrorists stormed the house of one Mihir Hajong looking for his son, who is an NDFB cadre. When the father failed to provide any information, the terrorists gunned down three members of the family and two maidservants.
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December - 1 
The Telegraph reports that the Jharkhand police claimed to have recovered two claymore mines, 15 detonators, 1,500 meters of wire, two carbines, one grenade, 16 cartridges, police uniform, Naxalite literature and banners from a Naxalite hideout at Ch
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The Telegraph reports that the Jharkhand police claimed to have recovered two claymore mines, 15 detonators, 1,500 meters of wire, two carbines, one grenade, 16 cartridges, police uniform, Naxalite literature and banners from a Naxalite hideout at Chandanpurwa village in Giridih district.
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December - 1 
Three United Achik National Liberation Front (UANLF) cadres identified as Walseng A Sangma, November Marak, and Heben Marak were arrested from Tura in West Garo Hills district on December 1.
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Three United Achik National Liberation Front (UANLF) cadres identified as Walseng A Sangma, November Marak, and Heben Marak were arrested from Tura in West Garo Hills district on December 1.
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Bimal Debbarma and Sabar Debbarma, surrendered before the police authorities at Korbuk camp under South Tripura district on December 1. They depo
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Bimal Debbarma and Sabar Debbarma, surrendered before the police authorities at Korbuk camp under South Tripura district on December 1. They deposited one M-20 pistol, two magazines, 12 live rounds and other incriminating documents.
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December - 1 
Two suspected terrorists were arrested by security forces from Mahore tehsil (administrative unit) in Reasi police district along with some incriminating documents revealing the terrorists "future plans" in the area.
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Two suspected terrorists were arrested by security forces from Mahore tehsil (administrative unit) in Reasi police district along with some incriminating documents revealing the terrorists "future plans" in the area.
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December - 1 
Daily Times reports that authorities have told a Urdu-language daily Ummat to stop publishing photos and sermons of Al Qaeda ‘chief’ Osama Bin Laden and Taliban ‘chief’ Mulla Omar. Ummat had been printing the wanted pair’s images and speeches since l
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Daily Times reports that authorities have told a Urdu-language daily Ummat to stop publishing photos and sermons of Al Qaeda ‘chief’ Osama Bin Laden and Taliban ‘chief’ Mulla Omar. Ummat had been printing the wanted pair’s images and speeches since late 2001, when a US-led military campaign ousted Afghanistan’s hardline Islamic Taliban militia from power. "We have issued a notice, asking them to explain from where they were getting these statements by Osama Bin Laden and Mulla Omar every day," Sindh government spokesman Salahuddin Haider said.
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December - 1 
On December 1, the Balochistan government imposed a ban on all kinds of political and religious processions in the province for three months with immediate effect. According to an official notification issued in Quetta, the ban would be effective fro
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On December 1, the Balochistan government imposed a ban on all kinds of political and religious processions in the province for three months with immediate effect. According to an official notification issued in Quetta, the ban would be effective from November 28 to February 28, 2005.
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December - 1 
As a part of the ‘anti-regression’ movement, the four opposition political parties have took out a torch light rally in Kathmandu on December 1. Leaders of the opposition political parties, student wing leaders participated in the rally and similar r
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As a part of the ‘anti-regression’ movement, the four opposition political parties have took out a torch light rally in Kathmandu on December 1. Leaders of the opposition political parties, student wing leaders participated in the rally and similar rallies were reportedly taken out in Narayanghat, Dhading, Dhankuta and other parts of the country.
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December - 1 
Deputy PM Adhikari, said that the government was willing to discuss constituent assembly and he also warned that refusal by Maoists to sit for talks meant doom for the country. Further he said that the peace process had the full support of the king,
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Deputy PM Adhikari, said that the government was willing to discuss constituent assembly and he also warned that refusal by Maoists to sit for talks meant doom for the country. Further he said that the peace process had the full support of the king, and he had no problem with the Maoists talking directly with the monarch.
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December - 1 
In Gularia district, security forces repulsed a Maoist attack on the Raneshwor Battalion, guarding the Royal Bardia National Park on December 1. According to reports, insurgents numbering about 300 had used sophisticated weapons and five civilians we
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In Gularia district, security forces repulsed a Maoist attack on the Raneshwor Battalion, guarding the Royal Bardia National Park on December 1. According to reports, insurgents numbering about 300 had used sophisticated weapons and five civilians were reportedly sustained with minor injuries during the clash.
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December - 1 
In Parbat district, security forces arrested three Maoists cadres, Chhetra Bahadur Regmi, Raju Baral and Kamal Nepali from Lekhudeurali VDC during a search operation on December 1.
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In Parbat district, security forces arrested three Maoists cadres, Chhetra Bahadur Regmi, Raju Baral and Kamal Nepali from Lekhudeurali VDC during a search operation on December 1.
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December - 1 
In the inaugural meeting of the Summit, Prime Minster Sher Bahadur Deuba, urged the Maoists "to come to the negotiating table for peace talks," and added that the government has always been in favor of a negotiated settlement to the conflict.
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In the inaugural meeting of the Summit, Prime Minster Sher Bahadur Deuba, urged the Maoists "to come to the negotiating table for peace talks," and added that the government has always been in favor of a negotiated settlement to the conflict.
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Radio Nepal reports quoting security sources stated that at least five Maoist insurgents, identified as Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Kabita Parajuli, Bijay Subedi, Khadak Bahadur Kunwar and Mohan Singh were killed during clashes with security forces at Dhap
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Radio Nepal reports quoting security sources stated that at least five Maoist insurgents, identified as Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Kabita Parajuli, Bijay Subedi, Khadak Bahadur Kunwar and Mohan Singh were killed during clashes with security forces at Dhapa in Tirhtekot area of Syangja district on December 2. On the same day, another Maoist, Bhokad Chaudhary was shot dead when he tried to escape after ambushing a security force patrol team with socket bombs at Manarhawa Badarhawa chowk in Parsa district. Further, the Kathmandu Post quoting RNA sources reports that a Maoist ‘area commander’ Indra Bahadur Karki was killed by the local residents of Nepaledanda Village Development Committee (VDC) in Bhojpur district on December 1.
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The Himalayan Times quoting the ‘minister for works and trade’ for Maoists’ ‘Magarat autonomous regional peoples’ government’, Dipak KC, said the ‘government’ had not been able to implement development projects in the conflict-hit Rolpa district owin
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The Himalayan Times quoting the ‘minister for works and trade’ for Maoists’ ‘Magarat autonomous regional peoples’ government’, Dipak KC, said the ‘government’ had not been able to implement development projects in the conflict-hit Rolpa district owing to insurgency. During a Maoist special meeting in Rolpa district, they have taken the decision not to hamper works at the developmental projects, especially at the Lungrimadhi irrigation project, where the World Bank had provided financial assistance.
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December - 1 
A leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed in an encounter between police and BCP cadres in sadar sub-district in Kushtia district.
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A leader of the Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed in an encounter between police and BCP cadres in sadar sub-district in Kushtia district.
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December - 1 
A local leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Sohel Khandkar was arrested from Shinga village in Bagerhat district. A pipe gun and different kinds of ammunitions were recovered from his possession.
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A local leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Sohel Khandkar was arrested from Shinga village in Bagerhat district. A pipe gun and different kinds of ammunitions were recovered from his possession.
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According to the New Nation, on December 1, a cadre of Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed by cadres belonging to a rival faction of the PBCP in Govindapur canal area of Chuadanga district.
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According to the New Nation, on December 1, a cadre of Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed by cadres belonging to a rival faction of the PBCP in Govindapur canal area of Chuadanga district.
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December - 1 
Daily Star reported that two cadres of PBCP-Janajuddha faction were killed by an angry mob while they were extorting money in separate incidents in Nehalpur village and Daulatpur kitchen market area in Khulna district on December 1.
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Daily Star reported that two cadres of PBCP-Janajuddha faction were killed by an angry mob while they were extorting money in separate incidents in Nehalpur village and Daulatpur kitchen market area in Khulna district on December 1.
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December - 2 
A shopkeeper, Shamas-ud-Din Zargar, was shot dead by terrorists when he was on way to his house at Shatpora after closing down his shop at Wallarhama, Karagund in Handwara on December 2.
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A shopkeeper, Shamas-ud-Din Zargar, was shot dead by terrorists when he was on way to his house at Shatpora after closing down his shop at Wallarhama, Karagund in Handwara on December 2.
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December - 2 
According to a New Indian Express report, the left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is seeking to collaborate with similar outfits all over the world and is already talking to groups in several coun
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According to a New Indian Express report, the left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is seeking to collaborate with similar outfits all over the world and is already talking to groups in several countries including Norway, Germany and Australia. A leader of the CPI-Maoist in Patna, the capital city of Bihar, said that it was trying to form an international network. "We are talking with several Maoist outfits not only in Asia but in Europe and America. Several rounds of discussion have taken place," he told sources. "We are likely to initiate moves to establish link with Maoists in the US," he added.
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December - 2 
At least seven persons including four security force personnel were injured when unidentified terrorists lobbed a Chinese grenade inside a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle parked near the crowded Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East distric
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At least seven persons including four security force personnel were injured when unidentified terrorists lobbed a Chinese grenade inside a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle parked near the crowded Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East district on December 2. According to reports, the security force personnel were on their way from Sajiwa jail to Imphal city. Police subsequently recovered one .38 revolver having five live rounds from the site and an abandoned motorcycle from a place nearby.
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December - 2 
In the same city, security forces defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 10 kilograms near a showroom at Ishvar Nishat.
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In the same city, security forces defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 10 kilograms near a showroom at Ishvar Nishat.
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December - 2 
On December 2, replying to several questions raised in Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Indian Parliament) about the situation in Nepal and reports that the Maoist groups active there were in touch with insurgents of the North-East and Naxalite outfit
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On December 2, replying to several questions raised in Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Indian Parliament) about the situation in Nepal and reports that the Maoist groups active there were in touch with insurgents of the North-East and Naxalite outfits of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh said that the Government is in constant touch with the top most Nepalese leadership including the King.
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December - 2 
Ten militant outfits operating in the north-eastern region have been proscribed under the ‘Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2004’ tabled in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi on December 2. They are the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA),
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Ten militant outfits operating in the north-eastern region have been proscribed under the ‘Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2004’ tabled in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi on December 2. They are the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), People Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF), All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).
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December - 2 
The Sentinel quoting police sources stated that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is planning a major offensive in Dhemaji district. According to reports, based on the interrogation reports of two arrested cadres, 20 hardcore cadres of the o
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The Sentinel quoting police sources stated that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is planning a major offensive in Dhemaji district. According to reports, based on the interrogation reports of two arrested cadres, 20 hardcore cadres of the outfit trained in the Kachin area of Myanmar are trying to sneak into the district.
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December - 2 
Three civilians including a tribal woman were killed in two separate incidents in Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 2. In the first incident, terrorists of the Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) shot dead a man and a woman at a pl
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Three civilians including a tribal woman were killed in two separate incidents in Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 2. In the first incident, terrorists of the Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) shot dead a man and a woman at a place between Khumujamba and Rengkai. Two 9 mm rounds and two empty cases were also recovered from the spot. In another incident, unidentified terrorists killed a businessman identified as Nitusen at Tuibong forest gate.
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December - 2 
Two All Tripura Tigers Force (ATTF) terrorists, Avani and Swadesh Debbarma surrendered with arms before the Assam Rifles at Bamanchara Tea Estate in Dhalai district on December 2. They deposited one AK-56 rifle, three magazines and 48 live rounds of
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Two All Tripura Tigers Force (ATTF) terrorists, Avani and Swadesh Debbarma surrendered with arms before the Assam Rifles at Bamanchara Tea Estate in Dhalai district on December 2. They deposited one AK-56 rifle, three magazines and 48 live rounds of ammunition.
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December - 2 
Two senior terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) including a "launching commander" of the outfit surrendered before Reasi police in their hideout at Malarh Khud in a dense forest area on December 2 afternoon. They also handed over two AK-56 rifle
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Two senior terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) including a "launching commander" of the outfit surrendered before Reasi police in their hideout at Malarh Khud in a dense forest area on December 2 afternoon. They also handed over two AK-56 rifles, eight magazines, 137 rounds, two I Com wireless sets and three hand grenades at the time of surrender.
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December - 2 
Two unidentified gunmen looted over fifty thousand rupees from a branch of J&K Bank Ltd in Lalbazar locality of Srinagar on December 2.
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Two unidentified gunmen looted over fifty thousand rupees from a branch of J&K Bank Ltd in Lalbazar locality of Srinagar on December 2.
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December - 2 
According to media reports, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) has sought permission from the government to add 17,000 more positions in its rank 'in view of increased security need in the country.' The Kantipur Daily reports quoting Army sources added th
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According to media reports, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) has sought permission from the government to add 17,000 more positions in its rank 'in view of increased security need in the country.' The Kantipur Daily reports quoting Army sources added that the RNA has demanded a budget of Rupees 6.78 billion to recruit 13,000 more soldiers to set up 93 military posts, 173 personnel for the security of the capital and 3,700 soldiers to provide security to industrial sector.
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December - 2 
Another report from Pyuthan district said Maoists have blocked all vehicular movement to Liwang, the district headquarters of Rolpa, with logs and mines placed in different places along the road.
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Another report from Pyuthan district said Maoists have blocked all vehicular movement to Liwang, the district headquarters of Rolpa, with logs and mines placed in different places along the road.
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December - 2 
During the second Buddhist Summit in Lumbini in Nepal on December 2, Indian State Minister for External Affairs, Rao Indrajeet Singh, ruled out the possibility of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) ‘chairman’, Prachanda and senior leader Babu Ram Bhat
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During the second Buddhist Summit in Lumbini in Nepal on December 2, Indian State Minister for External Affairs, Rao Indrajeet Singh, ruled out the possibility of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) ‘chairman’, Prachanda and senior leader Babu Ram Bhattrai taking shelter in Indian territory and said "Maoist violence is a common problem of Nepal and India." Further Singh said that India had tightened vigil at the common borders in view of the possibility of Maoist infiltration into India.
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December - 2 
In a statement released by the People’s Front Nepal (PFN), the leaders and cadres of PFN have intensified their ‘exposure campaign’ against Maoists in many villages of Baglung district. The PFN women’s wing, All Nepal Women’s Association (ANWA), has
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In a statement released by the People’s Front Nepal (PFN), the leaders and cadres of PFN have intensified their ‘exposure campaign’ against Maoists in many villages of Baglung district. The PFN women’s wing, All Nepal Women’s Association (ANWA), has taken the lead and has been planning to organize weeklong meetings, rallies and interactions in 16 VDC in the southern region of the district. Report quoting the central leader of PFN, Lila Bahadur Thapa Magar said, "We will first urge Maoists to stop violence. But if they continue, we will launch strong protests in all the villages."
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December - 2 
Nepal News report quoting police sources stated that suspected Maoists detonated a powerful bomb at the residence of Nepali Congress (NC) leader, Sujata Koirala at Mandikhatar in Kathmandu on December 2, today. Earlier, the NC president, Girija Prasa
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Nepal News report quoting police sources stated that suspected Maoists detonated a powerful bomb at the residence of Nepali Congress (NC) leader, Sujata Koirala at Mandikhatar in Kathmandu on December 2, today. Earlier, the NC president, Girija Prasad Koirala and Communist Party of Nepal (UML) general secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal had held a meeting in the same house on December 1. Separately, the insurgents have detonated another bomb at the premises of the office of the election commission at Sichahiti of Lalitpur district. However, no casualties were reported in the above incidents.
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December - 2 
On the same day, Maoists detonated a bomb in Tikapur Municipality Office in Kailali district. However, no casualties were reported in the blast.
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On the same day, Maoists detonated a bomb in Tikapur Municipality Office in Kailali district. However, no casualties were reported in the blast.
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December - 2 
Radio Nepal reports quoting security sources stated that at least five Maoist insurgents, identified as Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Kabita Parajuli, Bijay Subedi, Khadak Bahadur Kunwar and Mohan Singh were killed during clashes with security forces at Dhap
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Radio Nepal reports quoting security sources stated that at least five Maoist insurgents, identified as Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Kabita Parajuli, Bijay Subedi, Khadak Bahadur Kunwar and Mohan Singh were killed during clashes with security forces at Dhapa in Tirhtekot area of Syangja district on December 2. On the same day, another Maoist, Bhokad Chaudhary was shot dead when he tried to escape after ambushing a security force patrol team with socket bombs at Manarhawa Badarhawa chowk in Parsa district. Further, the Kathmandu Post quoting RNA sources reports that a Maoist ‘area commander’ Indra Bahadur Karki was killed by the local residents of Nepaledanda Village Development Committee (VDC) in Bhojpur district on December 1.
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December - 2 
Mirajul Hossain alias Kalam, a leader belonging to the Marxist-Leninist faction of the PBCP, was killed in a ‘crossfire’ between police personnel and PBCP cadres in Chuadanga district. According to reports, the cadre arrested earlier from Madhabpur v
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Mirajul Hossain alias Kalam, a leader belonging to the Marxist-Leninist faction of the PBCP, was killed in a ‘crossfire’ between police personnel and PBCP cadres in Chuadanga district. According to reports, the cadre arrested earlier from Madhabpur village in Alamdanga sub-district was taken to Majhugram village for the recovery arms. He was killed in crossfire as he attempted to flee after suspected PBCP cadres opened fire on the police team. Police claimed to have recovered two guns, two bombs and three bullets from the site of the encounter.
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December - 2 
On December 2, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested five cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) at Khanshia village near Gazipur Reserve Forest in Kulaura sub-district of Moulvibazar district. Arms, ammunition and communica
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On December 2, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested five cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) at Khanshia village near Gazipur Reserve Forest in Kulaura sub-district of Moulvibazar district. Arms, ammunition and communication devices including one revolver, one pistol, two hand grenades, seven magazines, two radio-link sets, one walkie-talkie and one type machine were recovered from their possession. It was not clear from the reports, however, which faction of the NSCN the arrested cadres belonged to.
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December - 2 
Representatives of the Sri Lankan Army, Sri Lanka Police and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met in Trincomalee on December 2 and agreed at a discussion held in the presence of monitors of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) to take s
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Representatives of the Sri Lankan Army, Sri Lanka Police and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met in Trincomalee on December 2 and agreed at a discussion held in the presence of monitors of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) to take steps to diffuse tension in the east port town and its suburbs to restore normalcy. It was agreed at the discussion that the LTTE should meet civil leaders in Tamil areas in the town to restore normalcy and members of the security forces would take such steps in Sinhala areas, SLMM sources said.
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December - 3 
According to Sentinel, at least ten people having links with NSCN-IM are in the custody of the joint forces of NSCN-K and NNC at an unspecified place in Nagaland.
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According to Sentinel, at least ten people having links with NSCN-IM are in the custody of the joint forces of NSCN-K and NNC at an unspecified place in Nagaland.
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December - 3 
According to the Daily Excelsior, unspecified number of terrorists appeared near the SOG camp, housed in a building of the District Institute of Education and Technology (DIET) near Town Hall in Sopore township of Baramulla district at around 0600 hr
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According to the Daily Excelsior, unspecified number of terrorists appeared near the SOG camp, housed in a building of the District Institute of Education and Technology (DIET) near Town Hall in Sopore township of Baramulla district at around 0600 hrs (IST). Hurling grenades and firing from automatic weapons, the terrorists managed to enter the fortified camp in which about 40 personnel of SOG and CRPF 16 Bn were present. The attack set off a fierce gunfight leaving five CRPF soldiers fatally wounded. Meanwhile, an unidentified caller claiming to be the spokesman of the Al-Mansoorian outfit owned responsibility for carrying out the attack through a telephone call to a local news agency, Current News Service (CNS).
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December - 3 
Army and police personnel destroyed three terrorist hideouts in upper reaches of Jai and Ply in Gandoh area of Doda district and recovered ration items.
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Army and police personnel destroyed three terrorist hideouts in upper reaches of Jai and Ply in Gandoh area of Doda district and recovered ration items.
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December - 3 
Militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted a doctor and an employee of the Halaichera tea estate in Kailasahar sub-division of North Tripura district on December 3.
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Militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted a doctor and an employee of the Halaichera tea estate in Kailasahar sub-division of North Tripura district on December 3.
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December - 3 
On December 3, Fidayeen terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) guarded Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Sopore, killing five CRPF personnel and wounding two others. Two terrorists were also killed in the attack.
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On December 3, Fidayeen terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) guarded Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Sopore, killing five CRPF personnel and wounding two others. Two terrorists were also killed in the attack.
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December - 3 
On December 3, the Imphal West district police arrested two cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as Sikam Thaimei alias Abung and Gaikham Guwang Kamei alias Abung from Lamshang Chingkhulong.
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On December 3, the Imphal West district police arrested two cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as Sikam Thaimei alias Abung and Gaikham Guwang Kamei alias Abung from Lamshang Chingkhulong.
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December - 3 
Police personnel also recovered body of a civilian, Bharat Bushan who was kidnapped and killed by terrorists in May, this year.
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Police personnel also recovered body of a civilian, Bharat Bushan who was kidnapped and killed by terrorists in May, this year.
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December - 3 
The Sentinel quoting official sources stated that altogether 29 terrorists were killed since September this year in the ongoing counter insurgency operation launched by security forces in the three districts of Manipur-Chandel, Churachandpur and Bish
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The Sentinel quoting official sources stated that altogether 29 terrorists were killed since September this year in the ongoing counter insurgency operation launched by security forces in the three districts of Manipur-Chandel, Churachandpur and Bishnupur.
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December - 3 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) had claimed to have killed three security forces personnel following an encounter at a place between New Somtal and S Pungjoi villages in Chandel district on December 3.
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) had claimed to have killed three security forces personnel following an encounter at a place between New Somtal and S Pungjoi villages in Chandel district on December 3.
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December - 3 
Daily Times reports that an anti-terrorist police team of the Sheikhupura Elite Force has arrested three mosque imams (priests) on December 3 for being linked to the banned Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) and seized a large quantity of explosives and weapons.
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Daily Times reports that an anti-terrorist police team of the Sheikhupura Elite Force has arrested three mosque imams (priests) on December 3 for being linked to the banned Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) and seized a large quantity of explosives and weapons. The team raided a mosque at Dera Arianyawala in Farooqabad, and arrested Qari Aslam, a mosque imam. During interrogation, Aslam revealed the identity of his fellow accomplices and the location of explosives and weapons. Later, officials arrested Qari Arshad and Ahmad Khan, and seized 10 foreign-produced remote-controlled explosive devices, wires, fuses and chemicals.
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December - 3 
On December 3, Pakistan and India ended a two-day meeting on reviving the Khokhrapar-Munnabao rail link and agreed to take necessary steps for an early resumption of the train service. The Railways officials of the two countries discussed the modalit
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On December 3, Pakistan and India ended a two-day meeting on reviving the Khokhrapar-Munnabao rail link and agreed to take necessary steps for an early resumption of the train service. The Railways officials of the two countries discussed the modalities of reviving the rail-link that was suspended after the 1965 war. A joint statement issued after the meeting said the Railways authorities of the two countries would meet again on a mutually agreed date for continuing consultation. "The talks were held in a cordial and constructive manner. Both sides agreed to an early resumption of the rail link between Khokhrapar-Munnabao," it added. Secretary Railways Board Zaeem Ahmed Chaudhry led the Pakistani delegation at the talks, while the Indian delegation was headed by Lajpat Rai Thapar, Additional Member (Traffic) Railways Board.
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December - 3 
At least four police personnel were killed and four others were injured in separate incidents in Banke and Kailali districts on December 3 afternoon. In Banke, suspected Maoist insurgents killed three police personnel guarding a police post in Nepalg
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At least four police personnel were killed and four others were injured in separate incidents in Banke and Kailali districts on December 3 afternoon. In Banke, suspected Maoist insurgents killed three police personnel guarding a police post in Nepalgunj while one police personnel was killed at Dhangadi in Kailali district.
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December - 3 
On the same day, a group of Maoists also abducted Tanka Bahadur Moktan, the judge at the Jhapa District Court from Jirmire village of Ilam district.
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On the same day, a group of Maoists also abducted Tanka Bahadur Moktan, the judge at the Jhapa District Court from Jirmire village of Ilam district.
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December - 3 
Suspected Maoists on December 3 abducted Dr Chet Bahadur Kunwar, principal private secretary to late King Birendra from Madauliya of Rupendehi district. Kunwar was heading towards his parental house at Tikaligadh after participating in the World Budd
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Suspected Maoists on December 3 abducted Dr Chet Bahadur Kunwar, principal private secretary to late King Birendra from Madauliya of Rupendehi district. Kunwar was heading towards his parental house at Tikaligadh after participating in the World Buddhist Summit when he was abducted.
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December - 3 
Two police personnel and two civilians were injured in firing by Maoists in Banke district.
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Two police personnel and two civilians were injured in firing by Maoists in Banke district.
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December - 4 December - 5
According to a media report, four left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, have been arrested in a special drive launched by the Special Task Force (STF) in Jha
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According to a media report, four left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, have been arrested in a special drive launched by the Special Task Force (STF) in Jharkhand in two separate incidents. ‘Area Commander’ Vijendra Yadav was arrested by the STF team in Latehar district on December 4, while three others were arrested in Palamu district on December 5. The STF team also seized an unspecified number of Naxal literature from their possession.
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December - 4 
According to the Telegraph, the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and the pro-talk faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) expressed disappointment over the delay in holding negotiations with the government. The DHD Chief Dilip Nunisa terme
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According to the Telegraph, the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and the pro-talk faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) expressed disappointment over the delay in holding negotiations with the government. The DHD Chief Dilip Nunisa termed the delay as "intentional procrastination" where as the UPDS joint secretary Wajeru Mukrang said "we may go back to an armed struggle to achieve our goal".
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December - 4 
After the 16th meeting of the Coordination Centre in New Delhi on December 4, top police officials of Naxal-affected states (Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh) are going to meet on December 10, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to formulate
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After the 16th meeting of the Coordination Centre in New Delhi on December 4, top police officials of Naxal-affected states (Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh) are going to meet on December 10, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to formulate a common strategy and action plan to tackle Naxalite activities in the areas bordering the four states.
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December - 4 
Daily Excelsior reports that three unidentified terrorists were holed up in a mosque at village Bhan in Kulgam area of Anantnag district following a search operation by security forces. Official sources said the Army, BSF and Special Operations Group
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Daily Excelsior reports that three unidentified terrorists were holed up in a mosque at village Bhan in Kulgam area of Anantnag district following a search operation by security forces. Official sources said the Army, BSF and Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel had been carrying out searches at village Bhan for the last two days. The search party spotted the terrorists and after a brief gun-battle, all three terrorists entered the mosque. Security forces have cordoned off the religious place and sealed all exit routes till reports last came in.
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December - 4 
On December 4, a CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Kola Srinivas alias Bhaskar surrendered along with a country made revolver before Chandurthi police in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh.
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On December 4, a CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Kola Srinivas alias Bhaskar surrendered along with a country made revolver before Chandurthi police in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh.
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December - 4 
On December 4, three militants belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) including a woman cadre surrendered to the army authorities in Dibrugarh. The surrendered terrorists deposited an AK-56 rifle, a .22 rifle, a hand grenade and 25 r
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On December 4, three militants belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) including a woman cadre surrendered to the army authorities in Dibrugarh. The surrendered terrorists deposited an AK-56 rifle, a .22 rifle, a hand grenade and 25 rounds of ammunition.
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December - 4 
Two extortionists posing to be members of an unspecified Karbi militant organisation were arrested on charges of extorting money from a Block Development Officer at Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district on December 4.
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Two extortionists posing to be members of an unspecified Karbi militant organisation were arrested on charges of extorting money from a Block Development Officer at Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district on December 4.
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December - 4 
At least six security personnel were killed and three others were injured when Maoist insurgents attacked an army patrol near Surai Naka along the Mahendra highway in the western district of Kapilvastu on December 4 afternoon.
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At least six security personnel were killed and three others were injured when Maoist insurgents attacked an army patrol near Surai Naka along the Mahendra highway in the western district of Kapilvastu on December 4 afternoon.
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December - 4 December - 5
Nepal News reports that the anti-Maoist campaign, which started in Dailekh, has spread to Baglung, Pyuthan and Terhathum districts of western, mid-western and eastern regions respectively. According to reports, over 2,000 women of six VDCs took to th
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Nepal News reports that the anti-Maoist campaign, which started in Dailekh, has spread to Baglung, Pyuthan and Terhathum districts of western, mid-western and eastern regions respectively. According to reports, over 2,000 women of six VDCs took to the streets chanting anti-Maoist slogans in Kasmisera on December 5. On December 4, thousand of protesters from 16 different Village Development Committee’s (VDC) of Baglung district took part in the anti-Maoist campaign initiated by People’s Front Nepal (PFN). In Pyuthan and Terhathum, PFN has started protest programs against Maoist violence. Reports citing PFN local leaders said that the PFN was launching various programs against Maoist activities in the districts.
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December - 4 
On December 4, two suspected cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested from a house in the West Kafrul area of capital Dhaka. The police authorities claimed to have recovered a kilogram of explosives,
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On December 4, two suspected cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested from a house in the West Kafrul area of capital Dhaka. The police authorities claimed to have recovered a kilogram of explosives, a shotgun, 24 bullets, 14 spent bullets, and pistol covers from the house. According to reports, the arrested cadres have admitted to have entered the capital to plant explosives in the Biswa Itjema ground at Tongi.
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December - 5 
According to a Newindpress report, approximately 1,000 suspected armed CPI-M cadres have entered into the tribal areas of Koraput district in Orissa from neighbouring states for the ongoing People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) ‘week’, in a bid t
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According to a Newindpress report, approximately 1,000 suspected armed CPI-M cadres have entered into the tribal areas of Koraput district in Orissa from neighbouring states for the ongoing People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) ‘week’, in a bid to motivate the local Naxalites.
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December - 5 
According to media reports, left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) attacked Communist Party of Marxist (CPM) activists in Midnapore district of West Bengal on December 5. The Naxalites also destr
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According to media reports, left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) attacked Communist Party of Marxist (CPM) activists in Midnapore district of West Bengal on December 5. The Naxalites also destroyed forest bungalows and vehicles used for building roads. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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December - 5 
According to the Sentinel, the Union government has reportedly invited the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for unconditional talks to resolve the insurgency problem in the state. An invitation has been reportedly sent to the mediator Indira Go
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According to the Sentinel, the Union government has reportedly invited the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for unconditional talks to resolve the insurgency problem in the state. An invitation has been reportedly sent to the mediator Indira Goswami on December 5 in this effect, the report stated.
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December - 5 
Leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) including the outfit’s ‘Chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah arrived in New Delhi on December 5 to hold talks with the Union government. Accor
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Leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) including the outfit’s ‘Chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah arrived in New Delhi on December 5 to hold talks with the Union government. According to reports, they are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Home Minister Shivraj Patil over the next few days before travelling to Nagaland.
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December - 5 
On December 5, terrorists detonated a powerful remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED), hidden in an underground water pipe, the moment a private vehicle driven by a civilian driver and carrying soldiers of Ist Rashtriya Rifles and a Spec
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On December 5, terrorists detonated a powerful remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED), hidden in an underground water pipe, the moment a private vehicle driven by a civilian driver and carrying soldiers of Ist Rashtriya Rifles and a Special Police Officer (SPO), passed over it one kilometer short of Naiyna Batpora village in Pulwama district. The powerful blast reportedly hurled the car skyward and left a 10-feet (3-meter) wide crater in the road, killing all nine soldiers including an officer, a Special Police Officer (SPO) and the civilian driver. Later, a person claiming to be a spokesman for the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist outfit claimed responsibility for the blast in a telephone call to a local news agency, Kashmir News Service (KNS).
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December - 5 
On December 5, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), in a statement, claimed to have killed 15 soldiers and injured 14 more in two separate attacks in Manipur’s Chandel district. The outfit said that it killed seven soldiers between Selon and
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On December 5, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), in a statement, claimed to have killed 15 soldiers and injured 14 more in two separate attacks in Manipur’s Chandel district. The outfit said that it killed seven soldiers between Selon and Phoilet and eight more in between Holijang and Hengkot. The UNLF also offered to hand over the bodies of the killed soldiers if the Army authorities make a formal claim. The Army sources, however, denied any casualty on their side.
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December - 5 
Security force personnel during a search operation recovered illegal arms and ammunition including one AK-47 rifle, four magazines, five grenades, two thousand live rounds of AK-47 and 1.5 Kilogram of gunpowder from Debendra Karbari Para under Chawma
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Security force personnel during a search operation recovered illegal arms and ammunition including one AK-47 rifle, four magazines, five grenades, two thousand live rounds of AK-47 and 1.5 Kilogram of gunpowder from Debendra Karbari Para under Chawmanu police station in Dhalai district on December 5. According to reports, the recovered arms and ammunition could belong to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).
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December - 5 
The Imphal West District commandos arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre identified as Kabrabam Inaobi Singh from Uripok area of the Imphal city on December 5.
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The Imphal West District commandos arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre identified as Kabrabam Inaobi Singh from Uripok area of the Imphal city on December 5.
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December - 5 
Three terrorists holed up in a mosque at Bhan village in Kulgam area of Anantnag district were killed on December 5 after an overnight gun battle with security forces who had surrounded the building. Three AK rifles, one pistol and some ammunition wa
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Three terrorists holed up in a mosque at Bhan village in Kulgam area of Anantnag district were killed on December 5 after an overnight gun battle with security forces who had surrounded the building. Three AK rifles, one pistol and some ammunition was recovered from the encounter site. One of the slain terrorists was identified as Abu Suhail, as the name was inscribed on one of the recovered AK rifles. Police sources said that two other terrorists were yet to be identified.
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December - 5 
Two hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, ‘second lieutenant’ of the outfit’s ‘109 Battalion’, Rubul Ali and ‘lieutenant’ of the same battalion, Subhash Sharma were killed in an encounter with the army personnel at Kumarbari und
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Two hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, ‘second lieutenant’ of the outfit’s ‘109 Battalion’, Rubul Ali and ‘lieutenant’ of the same battalion, Subhash Sharma were killed in an encounter with the army personnel at Kumarbari under Palashbari police station in Kamrup district on December 5. Two 9 mm pistol and three grenades were recovered from the slain duo. The exchange of fire also killed a one-year-old boy besides injuring his mother.
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December - 5 
In an interview to the Washington Post, President Pervez Musharraf stated that Osama bin Laden’s whereabouts are not known. Asked whether the trail had gone cold, he said "Yes, if you mean we don’t know, from that point of view, we don’t know where h
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In an interview to the Washington Post, President Pervez Musharraf stated that Osama bin Laden’s whereabouts are not known. Asked whether the trail had gone cold, he said "Yes, if you mean we don’t know, from that point of view, we don’t know where he is." He however added Pakistani forces are still aggressively pursuing search for Osama. President Musharraf also denied news reports that his troops were withdrawing from South Waziristan. Pakistan instead has ordered a "relocation" and tactical shift of its forces now that extremists have been flushed out of five valleys in South Waziristan and forced into remote mountains, where they will be pursued by Pakistan’s helicopter-borne Special Operations Task Force, Musharraf said.
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December - 5 
According to a report published in the Nepal Samacharpatra, PFN cadres have captured six rebels including a ‘judge' of the Maoist run district people’s court, Chiranjibi, from Damake and Hugdishir VDCs.
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According to a report published in the Nepal Samacharpatra, PFN cadres have captured six rebels including a ‘judge' of the Maoist run district people’s court, Chiranjibi, from Damake and Hugdishir VDCs.
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December - 5 
At least two civilian passengers were killed and over a dozen injured in an indiscriminate firing by a group of Maoist insurgents at a bus at Sainawar in the western district of Bardia along the east-west Mahendra Highway on December 5 night. Accordi
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At least two civilian passengers were killed and over a dozen injured in an indiscriminate firing by a group of Maoist insurgents at a bus at Sainawar in the western district of Bardia along the east-west Mahendra Highway on December 5 night. According to reports, the bus was going to Dhangadhi from Kohalpur when the Maoist rebels, who were hiding in the jungles at both sides of the road, opened fire targeting the bus.
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December - 5 
In another incident, the Maoists had opened fire at a passenger bus at Godnaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Banke district along the Nepalgunj-Gularia section of the Mahendra Highway yesterday, injuring two passengers.
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In another incident, the Maoists had opened fire at a passenger bus at Godnaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Banke district along the Nepalgunj-Gularia section of the Mahendra Highway yesterday, injuring two passengers.
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December - 5 
In Panchathar district, security forces arrested two Maoists from Phidim on December 5.
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In Panchathar district, security forces arrested two Maoists from Phidim on December 5.
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December - 5 
On December 5 afternoon, an army soldier was killed and another injured in a gun-battle with Maoist insurgents at Chainabar area along the Mahendra Highway in Bardiya district. The clash erupted when the Maoists opened fire at the security troops who
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On December 5 afternoon, an army soldier was killed and another injured in a gun-battle with Maoist insurgents at Chainabar area along the Mahendra Highway in Bardiya district. The clash erupted when the Maoists opened fire at the security troops who were returning to the army camp at Thakurdwara after clearing the barricades put by the Maoists on the highway.
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December - 5 
Reports quoting Jhapa ‘district in-charge’ of the CPN (Maoist), Kausal, stated that Tanka Bahadur Moktan, the abducted judge of the Jhapa District Court, is safe in their captivity and will be released soon.
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Reports quoting Jhapa ‘district in-charge’ of the CPN (Maoist), Kausal, stated that Tanka Bahadur Moktan, the abducted judge of the Jhapa District Court, is safe in their captivity and will be released soon.
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December - 5 
At the 50th year annual convention of the opposition United National Party (UNP) held at the Colombo Municipal grounds on December 5, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that "the United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Government has not
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At the 50th year annual convention of the opposition United National Party (UNP) held at the Colombo Municipal grounds on December 5, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that "the United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Government has not taken any forward looking steps towards peace talks or to finding a solution to our pressing national question. Sri Lanka is inexorably drifting towards war with the continued stalemate in peace talks." The Convention also resolved that Wickremesinghe will be the UNP's presidential candidate.
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December - 6 
According to a delayed report, the People United Liberation Front (PULF) terrorists shot at and injured one youth identified as Md Sanayai at Changamdabi in Thoubal district on December 6.
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According to a delayed report, the People United Liberation Front (PULF) terrorists shot at and injured one youth identified as Md Sanayai at Changamdabi in Thoubal district on December 6.
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December - 6 
According to delayed news, on December 6, the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a cache of illegal arms and ammunition from Seyaram Para village under Kanchapur police station limits in North Tripura district. The cache included two Chinese Pisto
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According to delayed news, on December 6, the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a cache of illegal arms and ammunition from Seyaram Para village under Kanchapur police station limits in North Tripura district. The cache included two Chinese Pistols, four magazines of AK-47 rifle and 5217 live rounds of AK series rifles.
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December - 6 
According to the Sentinel, intensive combing operation by the police personnel of Assam and Meghalaya and the Army, is being conducted in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya and adjoining areas to flush out militants. The report quoting the Dir
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According to the Sentinel, intensive combing operation by the police personnel of Assam and Meghalaya and the Army, is being conducted in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya and adjoining areas to flush out militants. The report quoting the Director General of Police of Meghalaya said that the operation was undertaken after the December 1 incident in which suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants had killed five persons.
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December - 6 
Another report quoting Indira Goswami said that the writer would divulge the details of the letter from the Union government after her discussions with the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Baruah.
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Another report quoting Indira Goswami said that the writer would divulge the details of the letter from the Union government after her discussions with the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Baruah.
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December - 6 
Eight senior terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and JeM have been repatriated to Pakistan through Wagah border after being released from different jails of the country. Forty eight border crossers of Pakistan, who were also involved in the offen
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Eight senior terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and JeM have been repatriated to Pakistan through Wagah border after being released from different jails of the country. Forty eight border crossers of Pakistan, who were also involved in the offences like transportation of arms and narcotics besides acting as guides of the terrorists are also being released "in the next few days", reports added. However, according to the Daily Excelsior, the State Intelligence agencies wanted all eight LeT and JeM terrorists to be detained for two more years under the Public Safety Act (PSA). "All necessary formalities in this regard (PSA detention for two more years) had been completed for eight militants but a Jammu-based politician secured a legal order for their release", they said.
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December - 6 
In another incident on the same day, an unidentified extortionist shot at a teenage girl identified as Roshina Begum at Lilong in Thoubal district.
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In another incident on the same day, an unidentified extortionist shot at a teenage girl identified as Roshina Begum at Lilong in Thoubal district.
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December - 6 
On December 6, in Hyderabad, the Andhra Pradesh Home Minister, K Jana Reddy, clarified that the second round of peace talks with Naxalites could be possible only when there would be a ''cordial atmosphere''. Talking to reporters, Reddy said the gover
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On December 6, in Hyderabad, the Andhra Pradesh Home Minister, K Jana Reddy, clarified that the second round of peace talks with Naxalites could be possible only when there would be a ''cordial atmosphere''. Talking to reporters, Reddy said the government viewed that the second round of peace talks could not take place in the present scenario. He also pointed out that the government had information that CPI-Maoist activists were resorting to activities, which were detrimental to public peace.
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December - 6 
On December 6, the Lower House of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) passed a bill to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) and approved the new law - Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act (UAPA) to tackle terrorism. Both the bi
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On December 6, the Lower House of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) passed a bill to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) and approved the new law - Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act (UAPA) to tackle terrorism. Both the bills, passed by the House by a voice vote, replace earlier ordinances.
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December - 6 
Security forces killed a ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Bandipore area of Baramulla district on December 6. Identified as Saifullah, resident of Sahiwal, Pakistan, he was killed when troops of Rashtriya Rifles 51 Bn raided a te
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Security forces killed a ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Bandipore area of Baramulla district on December 6. Identified as Saifullah, resident of Sahiwal, Pakistan, he was killed when troops of Rashtriya Rifles 51 Bn raided a terrorist hideout at Chak Rishipora.
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December - 6 
Daily Times reports that Pakistani authorities blew up houses of the Al Qaeda-linked militant ‘commander’ Abdullah Mehsud and his relatives on December 6 in a tribal law punishment. Security forces reportedly used dynamite and bulldozers to demolish
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Daily Times reports that Pakistani authorities blew up houses of the Al Qaeda-linked militant ‘commander’ Abdullah Mehsud and his relatives on December 6 in a tribal law punishment. Security forces reportedly used dynamite and bulldozers to demolish the homes of Mehsud and five of his uncles in Nano village in South Waziristan, near the border with Afghanistan.
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December - 6 
On December 6, at a breakfast meeting with editors of leading British dailies in London, President General Pervez Musharraf stated that bilateralism had a last chance for finding a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue. "I am giving bilateralism a f
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On December 6, at a breakfast meeting with editors of leading British dailies in London, President General Pervez Musharraf stated that bilateralism had a last chance for finding a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue. "I am giving bilateralism a final chance. Let it not fail," the President said. General Musharraf added that when he talked of bilateralism to address this issue he, in fact, was showing flexibility. He, however, made it clear that Pakistan had not changed its stance on Kashmir and was ready to move forward only if India was ready to do so. "I have not moved an inch. We are prepared to move if they move. We are not appeasing them, we are not on an appeasement course at all," he said in reply to a question. The president said he thought "India has moved back" and he was appreciative of it. Answering a question about his uniform, the president said he still had one-and-a-half month to go. However, he pointed out, under the constitution he could retain the two offices till 2007.
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December - 6 
A daylong bandh (general strike) called by the Maoist student wing, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union (Revolutionary), has reportedly affected normal life in Mechi and Koshi zones. The ANNISU-R had called the bandh in protest of the k
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A daylong bandh (general strike) called by the Maoist student wing, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union (Revolutionary), has reportedly affected normal life in Mechi and Koshi zones. The ANNISU-R had called the bandh in protest of the killing of its leaders and cadres by the security forces in recent days.
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December - 6 
During a meeting in New Delhi in India on December 6, Indian Foreign Secretary, Shyam Saran, has urged Nepal to mount pressure on the Maoists (to compel them) to return to peace talks and added that Maoists in Nepal and Indian Maoist outfits had clea
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During a meeting in New Delhi in India on December 6, Indian Foreign Secretary, Shyam Saran, has urged Nepal to mount pressure on the Maoists (to compel them) to return to peace talks and added that Maoists in Nepal and Indian Maoist outfits had clear linkages and it could have spill over effect in India. Saying that India was providing training and military cooperation to the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Saran, however, ruled out possibility of joint operations. Also, he said that intelligence cooperation between the two countries had also began to yield results.
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December - 6 
In Pokhara, Maoists detonated a bomb damaging the Standard Chartered Bank office in Lekhnath Municipality on December 6. In another incident, a group of Maoists set afire to at least eight vehicles belonging to the Underground Water Resources Develop
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In Pokhara, Maoists detonated a bomb damaging the Standard Chartered Bank office in Lekhnath Municipality on December 6. In another incident, a group of Maoists set afire to at least eight vehicles belonging to the Underground Water Resources Development Project (UWRDP) and Divisional Road Office in Lamahi.
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December - 6 
Maoists have released the judge of Jhapa District Court, Tanka Bahadur Moktan, who they had abducted on December 3 from his home at Jirmale of Illam district. The insurgents handed over Moktan to the district-based human rights activists and journali
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Maoists have released the judge of Jhapa District Court, Tanka Bahadur Moktan, who they had abducted on December 3 from his home at Jirmale of Illam district. The insurgents handed over Moktan to the district-based human rights activists and journalists at Berphulang on December 6. The insurgents have also released Suresh Rajbanshi, one of the two persons who they had abducted along with Mokatan. Manoj Sherpa, the other person abducted has, however, refused to return, reports said quoting justice Moktan.
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December - 6 
Police personnel destroyed an illegal arms factory and arrested eight people at Chhagalnaiya in Feni district on December 6. Arms-making equipments were recovered from the factory. The owner of the factory, however, managed to flee during the raid.
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Police personnel destroyed an illegal arms factory and arrested eight people at Chhagalnaiya in Feni district on December 6. Arms-making equipments were recovered from the factory. The owner of the factory, however, managed to flee during the raid.
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December - 7 
A joint combing operation is being conducted by the Jharkhand and Orissa police in the areas adjoining the inter-state border following Naxalite attacks on an anti-Naxalite post at Guda manned by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and state police o
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A joint combing operation is being conducted by the Jharkhand and Orissa police in the areas adjoining the inter-state border following Naxalite attacks on an anti-Naxalite post at Guda manned by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and state police on December 7-night in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.
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December - 7 
Daily Excelsior reports that on December 7, Pakistan rejected India’s new offer of use of entry permits along with passports by the passengers and insisting on state subject certificate as travel document for the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus link. India
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Daily Excelsior reports that on December 7, Pakistan rejected India’s new offer of use of entry permits along with passports by the passengers and insisting on state subject certificate as travel document for the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus link. India made the offer on the opening day of the two-day technical level talks on the bus service to overcome the documentation issue while Pakistan stuck to its position that State subject certificate should work as identity on the basis of which the two sides can allow Kashmiris to visit the other side of the Line of Control (LoC). While India favoured use of the bus service by all Indians, Pakistan insisted that it should be exclusively for the Kashmiris from both sides. The Indian side at the talks was led by Alok Rawat, Joint Secretary in the Road Transport Ministry, while the Pakistani delegation was led by Jalil Abbas Jilani, Director General (South Asia) in the foreign office.
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December - 7 
Four persons, including a police inspector, were killed when a police jeep was blown up in a landmine blast triggered by left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Dogadoha in East Singhbhum
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Four persons, including a police inspector, were killed when a police jeep was blown up in a landmine blast triggered by left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Dogadoha in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on December 7. The landmine planted under a culvert exploded killing the four on the spot. The victims have been identified as Sushil Nag, Ghatsila circle inspector, his driver and two activists of 'Nagarik Suraksha Samity' (NSS), an anti-extremism outfit floated by the villagers and supported by the district police.
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December - 7 
Leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), ‘Chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on December 7. In
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Leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), ‘Chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on December 7. In a statement, following the meeting, Patil said, ‘The meeting provided an opportunity to know each other better and the NSCN-IM leaders have promised to work towards a peaceful solution to the Naga insurgency."
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December - 7 
On December 7, at a press conference in Warangal, the CPI-Maoist emissary, Varavara Rao, asked the Andhra Pradesh government to extend the ceasefire agreement by another six months and raise the issue of arms during the second phase of talks with Nax
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On December 7, at a press conference in Warangal, the CPI-Maoist emissary, Varavara Rao, asked the Andhra Pradesh government to extend the ceasefire agreement by another six months and raise the issue of arms during the second phase of talks with Naxalite groups. Rao accused the Home Minister, K. Jana Reddy, of issuing `irresponsible statements' over peace talks. It was the State Government, which violated the ceasefire agreement and not the naxal groups, he added. He also wanted Monitoring Committee members to visit villages and seek public opinion as to whether Naxalites should give up arms and there would be any loss if they moved with arms. "Ceasefire means Naxalites will have arms but they will not use them," he said.
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December - 7 
On December 7, the Imphal West district police arrested six terrorists belonging to the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from various parts of the district. In the first incident, three KYKL t
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On December 7, the Imphal West district police arrested six terrorists belonging to the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from various parts of the district. In the first incident, three KYKL terrorists were arrested from unspecified places of the district. While, another KYKL terrorist was arrested from Kiyamgei.
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December - 7 
Security force personnel arrested two PREPAK terrorists from Paona Bazar in the Imphal city. Another hardcore PREPAK terrorist involved in large-scale extortion drives in Imphal city area was arrested from Kiyamgei. One 9 mm pistol and a mobile phone
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Security force personnel arrested two PREPAK terrorists from Paona Bazar in the Imphal city. Another hardcore PREPAK terrorist involved in large-scale extortion drives in Imphal city area was arrested from Kiyamgei. One 9 mm pistol and a mobile phone was recovered from him.
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December - 7 
The Hindu reports that police personnel and left wing extremists (also known as Naxalite) belonging to the Venu ‘squad’ of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (Praja Pratighatana) exchanged fire near Regalla village under Kothagudem sub-div
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The Hindu reports that police personnel and left wing extremists (also known as Naxalite) belonging to the Venu ‘squad’ of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (Praja Pratighatana) exchanged fire near Regalla village under Kothagudem sub-division in Khammam district on December 7. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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December - 7 
The report also added that a ‘deputy commander’ of the Konalova ‘squad’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Korrapu Pothuraju alias Ramana, surrendered before the Visakhapatnam district police chief (Rural), Sanjay Kumar Jain on the
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The report also added that a ‘deputy commander’ of the Konalova ‘squad’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Korrapu Pothuraju alias Ramana, surrendered before the Visakhapatnam district police chief (Rural), Sanjay Kumar Jain on the same day.
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December - 7 
Unidentified terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrol party at Kheroni in Karbi Anglong district on December 7. One terrorist was reportedly injured when the security force personnel retaliated even as the terrorists managed t
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Unidentified terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrol party at Kheroni in Karbi Anglong district on December 7. One terrorist was reportedly injured when the security force personnel retaliated even as the terrorists managed to flee. An AK-56 rifle was recovered from the site.
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December - 7 
At a press conference organized in Bardiya district, Maoists announced lifting of the blockade along the east-west Mahendra Highway, which had been blocked at several places for the last three weeks to counter the action launched by the security forc
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At a press conference organized in Bardiya district, Maoists announced lifting of the blockade along the east-west Mahendra Highway, which had been blocked at several places for the last three weeks to counter the action launched by the security force in the Dang-Karnali-Chisapani area.
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December - 7 
At least four civilians and six Maoist insurgents were killed in a clash between security forces and Maoists in Bangresal, a bordering area between Pyuthan and Arghakhanchi districts on December 7.
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At least four civilians and six Maoist insurgents were killed in a clash between security forces and Maoists in Bangresal, a bordering area between Pyuthan and Arghakhanchi districts on December 7.
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December - 7 
During a program at Taraha in Sunsari district on December 7, the Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari said that the government was ready to withdraw the terrorist tag slapped on the Maoists the moment they agree to sit for talks. Further he a
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During a program at Taraha in Sunsari district on December 7, the Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari said that the government was ready to withdraw the terrorist tag slapped on the Maoists the moment they agree to sit for talks. Further he added that the government is also ready to withdraw the red corner notice issued against the Maoists.
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December - 7 
In Nuwakot district, Maoists abducted and later killed one security personnel, Shyam Lamichhane at Ranipauwa area on December 7.
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In Nuwakot district, Maoists abducted and later killed one security personnel, Shyam Lamichhane at Ranipauwa area on December 7.
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December - 7 
Nepal News report quoting Indian News Agency said that security has been tightened along the 100-km-long porous stretch in Dhanaura border and Sidharthnagar area after recent incidents of unrest in Nepal. Report quoting the Indian Director General of
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Nepal News report quoting Indian News Agency said that security has been tightened along the 100-km-long porous stretch in Dhanaura border and Sidharthnagar area after recent incidents of unrest in Nepal. Report quoting the Indian Director General of the Special Services Bureau, Himanshu Kumar said "Our duty is to keep track on Maoist activities, track them down and take necessary counter measures" and added that a massive combing operation has been launched in the area and police have also set up temporary posts as there was fear of exchange of weapons between Nepali and Indian Maoist outfits. Further, he said "there is no notice of any kind of joint strategy between the two," and Indian security personnel have begun thorough checking of all the vehicles and people passing through the sensitive border checkpost.
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December - 7 
On December 7, the student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) asked the government to diversify the examination centers for the upcoming SLC examinations in the rural areas, and withdraw security forces from there. In a statement iss
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On December 7, the student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) asked the government to diversify the examination centers for the upcoming SLC examinations in the rural areas, and withdraw security forces from there. In a statement issued by president of All Nepal National Independent Student Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), Lekhnath Neupaney warned the Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) not to deploy security personnel for conducting the SLC examinations, which commences from March 27, 2005.
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December - 7 
One civilian was killed and over a dozen more injured when a group of armed Maoist insurgents hurled socket bombs at a peaceful 'resistance' rally organised by the local people at Basnepati of Chhiudipusakot village in Dailekh district on December 7.
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One civilian was killed and over a dozen more injured when a group of armed Maoist insurgents hurled socket bombs at a peaceful 'resistance' rally organised by the local people at Basnepati of Chhiudipusakot village in Dailekh district on December 7. Maoists attacked the civilians while they were returning after recovering property seized by the insurgents and earlier the local people had apprehended local Maoist leaders and handed them over to security forces.
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December - 7 
Security forces have shot dead three Maoists in separate incidents including one insurgent each at Manpur Village Development Committee (VDC) in Dang district, at Hajbaniya VDC in Rautahat district and another in Syangja district on December 7.
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Security forces have shot dead three Maoists in separate incidents including one insurgent each at Manpur Village Development Committee (VDC) in Dang district, at Hajbaniya VDC in Rautahat district and another in Syangja district on December 7.
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December - 7 
United Nations (UN) sources stated that a four member fact-finding mission of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances have started monitoring the situation of `disappearance' in the country meeting with top government officials
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United Nations (UN) sources stated that a four member fact-finding mission of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances have started monitoring the situation of `disappearance' in the country meeting with top government officials, security personnel and families of victims, among others.
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December - 7 
The security force personnel recovered seven illegal firearms, including an AK-47 rifle from separate places in the Chittagong district on December 7. No further information was available.
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The security force personnel recovered seven illegal firearms, including an AK-47 rifle from separate places in the Chittagong district on December 7. No further information was available.
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December - 7 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, TamilNet, reports that unidentified persons threw four hand grenades at the Batticaloa town ‘political office’ of the LTTE on December 7, today. However, no casualties were reported in the inci
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, TamilNet, reports that unidentified persons threw four hand grenades at the Batticaloa town ‘political office’ of the LTTE on December 7, today. However, no casualties were reported in the incident and the attackers managed to escape.
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December - 8 
According to a delayed media report, CPI-Maoist cadres have abducted one person belonging to Chandragiri village in the Anantapur district on December 8, suspecting him to be a police informer.
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According to a delayed media report, CPI-Maoist cadres have abducted one person belonging to Chandragiri village in the Anantapur district on December 8, suspecting him to be a police informer.
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December - 8 
According to a media report, six left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘district committee secretary’, two ‘district committee’ members and two ‘commanders’ from Warangal, Cudd
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According to a media report, six left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘district committee secretary’, two ‘district committee’ members and two ‘commanders’ from Warangal, Cuddapah and Adilabad districts surrendered before the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), S R Sukumara, in Hyderabad on December 8. The DGP, however, accused the Naxalites of violating the ceasefire on different occasions. "They have been repeatedly and in a one-sided manner violating the ceasefire. We will not go and chase them. But if they give us cause for action, we will not hesitate to act,'' said the DGP.
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December - 8 
Answering questions in the Parliament, Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee stated that infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir had increased in November compared to September and October this year. Mukherjee said that there has been no let-up in attempts to
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Answering questions in the Parliament, Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee stated that infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir had increased in November compared to September and October this year. Mukherjee said that there has been no let-up in attempts to infiltrate into the State, but better surveillance, high technological aids such as unmanned sensors and radar and proper border fencing have helped in keeping the level of infiltration down. He added that, according to estimates, 67 terrorist training camps and 32 launch pads are still operating in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan. In reply to a query from the Congress MP, Karan Singh, the Minister said the militants had changed their tactics and were now resorting to fidayeen or suicide attacks.
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December - 8 
Atleast 36 people were injured when a grenade lobbed by terrorists missed a police patrol and exploded at a crowded marketplace in Anantnag town, 55 km south of Srinagar.
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Atleast 36 people were injured when a grenade lobbed by terrorists missed a police patrol and exploded at a crowded marketplace in Anantnag town, 55 km south of Srinagar.
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December - 8 
Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee while responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on December 8 refuted the claim by Paresh Baruah, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) that at least
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Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee while responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on December 8 refuted the claim by Paresh Baruah, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) that at least 150 ULFA cadres have been working in various security force establishments in the country. Mukherjee said, "We should not take such claims too seriously. It is very easy for Paresh Baruah sitting in Dhaka to make such statements. Let us not be agitated over such claims."
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December - 8 
Five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were reportedly killed and 10 others were wounded in factional clash with rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) at Azuram and Chumram villages in the Tamenglong district on December 8
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Five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were reportedly killed and 10 others were wounded in factional clash with rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) at Azuram and Chumram villages in the Tamenglong district on December 8.
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December - 8 
Heavy exchange of fire reportedly between the cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a combined group of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Kuki N
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Heavy exchange of fire reportedly between the cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a combined group of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Kuki National Front (KNF) took place in some areas of Tousem subdivision of Tamenglong district on December 8. Nearly 500 villagers of Azuram and Chramram, two neighbouring villages have fled after the fighting broke out. Villagers reported of seeing many injured cadres on both sides being evacuated from the spot.
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December - 8 
In another development, the Army authorities, on December 8, denied the claim of UNLF of December 5 that it had killed 20 army personnel in encounters at two places in Chandel district. A Defence release said that UNLF statement was merely ‘a propaga
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In another development, the Army authorities, on December 8, denied the claim of UNLF of December 5 that it had killed 20 army personnel in encounters at two places in Chandel district. A Defence release said that UNLF statement was merely ‘a propaganda stunt and added that only one personnel received minor injuries’.
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December - 8 
On December 8, Chhattisgarh government said the Naxalite problem should be tackled by the Union government in a holistic manner. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said "It (Naxalite activities) has to be looked at by the Centre... It is not pos
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On December 8, Chhattisgarh government said the Naxalite problem should be tackled by the Union government in a holistic manner. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said "It (Naxalite activities) has to be looked at by the Centre... It is not possible for states to do it individually as the problem was spread in various states and they lacked the resources."
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December - 8 
On December 8, in Varanasi, the police representatives of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh adopted a 13-point action plan, including joint combing operation in forests and intelligence sharing, to tackle the Naxalite groups.
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On December 8, in Varanasi, the police representatives of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh adopted a 13-point action plan, including joint combing operation in forests and intelligence sharing, to tackle the Naxalite groups.
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December - 8 
On December 8, security forces arrested two Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadres and recovered an unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition after raiding one of its hideout at No. 2 Chakihola in the Bhomizgaon area of Jorhat di
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On December 8, security forces arrested two Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadres and recovered an unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition after raiding one of its hideout at No. 2 Chakihola in the Bhomizgaon area of Jorhat district.
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December - 8 
On December 8, security forces shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists who had entered the house of a ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Wajahat Hussein at Kanispora in the outskirts of Baramulla town. Official sources said security
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On December 8, security forces shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists who had entered the house of a ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Wajahat Hussein at Kanispora in the outskirts of Baramulla town. Official sources said security forces succeeded in killing both the terrorists identified as Sultan Bhai and Aslam Bhai after a night-long encounter and recovered two AK rifles and six magazines.
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December - 8 
The NSCN-IM has reportedly directed its activists not to get involved in the municipal and town council polls in Nagaland on December 8. An order by the NSCN-IM ‘Kilo Kilonser’, Rh. Raising, asked all cadres of the outfit, except those under its Town
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The NSCN-IM has reportedly directed its activists not to get involved in the municipal and town council polls in Nagaland on December 8. An order by the NSCN-IM ‘Kilo Kilonser’, Rh. Raising, asked all cadres of the outfit, except those under its Town Command, to leave Dimapur before 12 noon of December 7 and report to their respective units or else invite severe disciplinary action.
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December - 8 
The UNLF claimed to have killed at least four Army personnel in an attack carried out by its armed wing, the Manipur People’s Army (MPA) at Tangshang village in Churachandpur district on December 8.
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The UNLF claimed to have killed at least four Army personnel in an attack carried out by its armed wing, the Manipur People’s Army (MPA) at Tangshang village in Churachandpur district on December 8.
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December - 8 
Dawn reports that the military perceives that rapidly falling communication intercepts from foreign militants in South Waziristan indicates they are leaving the area. "Intercepts in one sector have dried up. That doesn't mean militants have gone quie
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Dawn reports that the military perceives that rapidly falling communication intercepts from foreign militants in South Waziristan indicates they are leaving the area. "Intercepts in one sector have dried up. That doesn't mean militants have gone quiet. We are still picking up chatter in other areas. They are still out there. But the intercepts are getting fewer and fewer. This is an indication they are on the move and relocating," a senior military officer said at a briefing.
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December - 8 
The military operation in South Waziristan would soon come to an end as negotiations for a political settlement are going on with the tribesmen along with army operation in Mahsud area, said Major General Shaukat Sultan, Director-General, Inter Servi
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The military operation in South Waziristan would soon come to an end as negotiations for a political settlement are going on with the tribesmen along with army operation in Mahsud area, said Major General Shaukat Sultan, Director-General, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in Peshawar on December 8. Addressing a seminar on the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) at the Area Study Centre, University of Peshawar, he said the part of South Waziristan inhabited by the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe had already been cleared, adding, the wanted people had surrendered to the government and they had showed good behaviour. But in Mahsud area, he said, there were certain pockets, where the operation continued. He said Rupees 260 million had so far been paid in compensation.
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December - 8 December - 9
A group of Maoists exploded a bomb at the Kuleswar based Agricultural Storage Corporation in Kathmandu on December 9. However, no casualties were reported from the above incident except some damages to the building. Further, during a clash between th
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A group of Maoists exploded a bomb at the Kuleswar based Agricultural Storage Corporation in Kathmandu on December 9. However, no casualties were reported from the above incident except some damages to the building. Further, during a clash between the Maoist inmates in Kanchanpur district prison, one Maoist was killed and 17 others were injured on December 8.
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December - 8 
At least two security force personnel and a civilian were killed in a Maoist ambush at Sidhuwa bazaar in Parewadin VDC on December 8. On the same day, a nine-year-old child, Sunil Chaudhary was injured during a bomb blast triggered by Maoists at Mila
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At least two security force personnel and a civilian were killed in a Maoist ambush at Sidhuwa bazaar in Parewadin VDC on December 8. On the same day, a nine-year-old child, Sunil Chaudhary was injured during a bomb blast triggered by Maoists at Milanchock in Dhangadi bazaar in Dhangadi district. Also the insurgents set ablaze the properties in surrounding areas including six tractors and five motorcycles at Dhangadi bazaar.
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December - 8 
During a press conference in Kathmandu on December 8, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brigadier General Deepak Gurung stated that over 2768 Maoists were killed during security operations, while RNA lost 304 soldiers in sporadic encounters
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During a press conference in Kathmandu on December 8, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brigadier General Deepak Gurung stated that over 2768 Maoists were killed during security operations, while RNA lost 304 soldiers in sporadic encounters with the insurgents since the last truce was broken on August 27, 2003. Further, Gurung said that about 1380 Maoist insurgents have surrendered before the security forces and local administrations, in accordance with the amnesty policy adopted by government towards them since August 26, 2004.
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December - 8 
Security forces have killed a Maoist insurgent, Rabindra Yogi alias Surya, while he tried to flee from security detention in Dailekh on December 8.
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Security forces have killed a Maoist insurgent, Rabindra Yogi alias Surya, while he tried to flee from security detention in Dailekh on December 8.
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December - 8 
On December 8, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested near the District Jail area in Khulna city.
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On December 8, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested near the District Jail area in Khulna city.
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December - 8 
Daily News reports that a suspected LTTE cadre who tried to smuggle 3.2 kilograms of brown sugar worth over Rupees 6 million to Colombo was arrested by Murungan Police at the Parayanakulam junction Police post.
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Daily News reports that a suspected LTTE cadre who tried to smuggle 3.2 kilograms of brown sugar worth over Rupees 6 million to Colombo was arrested by Murungan Police at the Parayanakulam junction Police post.
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December - 8 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, TamilNet reports that on December 8, unidentified persons threw two grenades at the Peoples Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) office building located in front of Jaffna Teaching Ho
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, TamilNet reports that on December 8, unidentified persons threw two grenades at the Peoples Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) office building located in front of Jaffna Teaching Hospital inside the High Security Zone in the center of Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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December - 9 
A media report indicated that the Andhra Pradesh police which had put its surrender policy on the backburner for the last six months due to the peace talks now want to revive that with doubts over the second round of talks and to encourage disgruntle
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A media report indicated that the Andhra Pradesh police which had put its surrender policy on the backburner for the last six months due to the peace talks now want to revive that with doubts over the second round of talks and to encourage disgruntled Naxalites to quit the organisation.
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December - 9 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist, Th Tolen was arrested from an unspecified location of the Imphal municipality area on December 9.
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist, Th Tolen was arrested from an unspecified location of the Imphal municipality area on December 9.
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December - 9 
A security force personnel and two terrorists of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were reportedly killed in a series of encounters in the vicinity of Phoibi Ching in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 9.
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A security force personnel and two terrorists of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were reportedly killed in a series of encounters in the vicinity of Phoibi Ching in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 9.
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December - 9 
An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed during an encounter with the Army at Merkuchi village in the Nalbari district of Assam on December 9.
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An unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed during an encounter with the Army at Merkuchi village in the Nalbari district of Assam on December 9.
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December - 9 
Earlier in the day, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) had exploded on the main road in the same locality without causing any harm.
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Earlier in the day, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) had exploded on the main road in the same locality without causing any harm.
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December - 9 
Following the second round of the tripartite talks of Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) on December 9, in New Delhi, the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) has agreed to submit the full list of its cadres to the State government by December 20 to fa
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Following the second round of the tripartite talks of Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) on December 9, in New Delhi, the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) has agreed to submit the full list of its cadres to the State government by December 20 to facilitate the implementation of ceasefire ground rules. According to a report in the Shillong Times, the cadres would stay in two designated camps in Garo Hills region of Meghalaya.
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December - 9 
In another incident in Anantnag, terrorists entered into the house of a civilian, Abdul Rahman Bhat at Panwa in Kulgam, and attacked the house owner severely with a blunt weapon causing head injury to him.
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In another incident in Anantnag, terrorists entered into the house of a civilian, Abdul Rahman Bhat at Panwa in Kulgam, and attacked the house owner severely with a blunt weapon causing head injury to him.
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December - 9 
On December 9, Parliament passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill and the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Repeal Bill with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod by a voice vote.
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On December 9, Parliament passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill and the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Repeal Bill with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod by a voice vote.
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December - 9 
Terrorists set fire to a school bus after asking the children and teachers to disembark at Salia-Aishmuqam in the Anantnag district. The fire, caused extensive damage to the vehicle, an official spokesman said adding none was hurt in the arson.
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Terrorists set fire to a school bus after asking the children and teachers to disembark at Salia-Aishmuqam in the Anantnag district. The fire, caused extensive damage to the vehicle, an official spokesman said adding none was hurt in the arson.
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December - 9 
The Army has reportedly destroyed two camps belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) deep inside Manabhum reserve forest in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh on an unspecified day. Rations, generator sets, television sets, a VCD play
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The Army has reportedly destroyed two camps belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) deep inside Manabhum reserve forest in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh on an unspecified day. Rations, generator sets, television sets, a VCD player, water pumps and sheaves of documents were recovered from the camps. The militants, however, managed to flee before the troops reached the camps.
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December - 9 
The joint monitoring group (JMG) meeting between the banned Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the representatives of the Union Home ministry and the Meghalaya government will take place in New Delhi on December 9, today to discuss the ‘gro
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The joint monitoring group (JMG) meeting between the banned Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the representatives of the Union Home ministry and the Meghalaya government will take place in New Delhi on December 9, today to discuss the ‘ground rules’.
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December - 9 
The Kuki National Army (KNA), in a statement, said to have withdrawn the unilateral cease-fire pact with the NSCN-IM with immediate effect, after the NSCN cadres killed two cadres of the KNA within the last three months at Litan Sareikhong in Ukhrul
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The Kuki National Army (KNA), in a statement, said to have withdrawn the unilateral cease-fire pact with the NSCN-IM with immediate effect, after the NSCN cadres killed two cadres of the KNA within the last three months at Litan Sareikhong in Ukhrul district.
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December - 9 
The Manipur People’s Army (MPA), the armed wing of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed to have killed three Army troops in an attack between Phoibi Ching and Seneyan Khul in Churachandpur district on December 9.
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The Manipur People’s Army (MPA), the armed wing of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed to have killed three Army troops in an attack between Phoibi Ching and Seneyan Khul in Churachandpur district on December 9.
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December - 9 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), on December 9, appreciated the ‘visible change’ in the Government of India’s attitude towards the Naga issue and saw a ‘ray of hope’ in the five-decades-old insurgency being resolved p
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), on December 9, appreciated the ‘visible change’ in the Government of India’s attitude towards the Naga issue and saw a ‘ray of hope’ in the five-decades-old insurgency being resolved peacefully. In his first interaction with the media since his arrival in New Delhi, the NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ T. Muivah said, "Our talks with the Central leaders have been positive. We appreciate the attitude of the government, which has undergone a change than before".
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December - 9 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on December 9 rejected the invitation from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for peace talks. Talking to various media houses in Guwahati, over telephone, the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Barua said tha
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on December 9 rejected the invitation from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for peace talks. Talking to various media houses in Guwahati, over telephone, the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Barua said that the PMO letter sent through noted writer Mamoni Raisom Goswami was ‘self-contradictory and confusing’.
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December - 9 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), on December 9, accused the Union government of violating the ceasefire ground rules and threatened to take up arms. Its ‘publicity secretary’, Tong-Eh-Nongloda alleged that the security forces are sti
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The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), on December 9, accused the Union government of violating the ceasefire ground rules and threatened to take up arms. Its ‘publicity secretary’, Tong-Eh-Nongloda alleged that the security forces are still carrying on counter insurgency operations against its cadres despite the ceasefire agreement.
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December - 9 
Two police personnel were killed and four more, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, sustained injuries when terrorists attacked the Imam Sahib camp of Special Operations Group (SOG) in the south Kashmir locality of Shopian in Pulwama distric
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Two police personnel were killed and four more, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, sustained injuries when terrorists attacked the Imam Sahib camp of Special Operations Group (SOG) in the south Kashmir locality of Shopian in Pulwama district on December 9 evening.
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December - 9 
Briefing the Peshawar-based media at the historic Durrani Fort on December 9 about the Army's achievements, Maj-Gen Niaz Khattak, General Officer Commanding, Kohat stated that the persistent military operations against foreign militants and their loc
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Briefing the Peshawar-based media at the historic Durrani Fort on December 9 about the Army's achievements, Maj-Gen Niaz Khattak, General Officer Commanding, Kohat stated that the persistent military operations against foreign militants and their local harbourers have reduced the strength of these elements to 100 in South Waziristan tribal agency. He, however, said the forces have not been able to get any clue to the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden. "I never heard that Osama or second class leadership of his Al Qaeda network have ever stayed in South Waziristan. All those who were here were mostly the least important figures of the network". He added there were round about 600 foreign militants at the time the Army launched operation against the Al Qaeda linked militants and their local tribal sympathisers. "Their strength has reduced to 100 plus now, who too lost support of the local population," he told newsmen. Regarding Army's losses, Khattak said the Pakistan Army and the paramilitary Frontier Corps had so far lost 200 men in the Waziristan operation. More than 246 militants, including some over 100 foreign terrorists, were also killed, while 579 militants were arrested in 35 military exercises.
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December - 9 
The Senate (Upper House of the Parliament) on December 9 passed a bill enhancing the minimum and maximum punishment for acts of terrorism, limiting the adjournments of cases and appeals to be heard by the high courts consisting not less than two judg
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The Senate (Upper House of the Parliament) on December 9 passed a bill enhancing the minimum and maximum punishment for acts of terrorism, limiting the adjournments of cases and appeals to be heard by the high courts consisting not less than two judges. The bill to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 [The Anti-Terrorism (Second amendment) Bill, 2004] was passed by the Senate clause by clause with simple majority. The National Assembly had already passed the bill and now it will be sent for the president’s assent for making it an act.
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December - 9 
According to the Himalayan Times, at least 19 Maoist insurgents were killed during clashes between security forces and Maoists at Priti Village Development Committee-4 (VDC) in Lapchane of Ramechhap district on December 9. A police personnel and an e
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According to the Himalayan Times, at least 19 Maoist insurgents were killed during clashes between security forces and Maoists at Priti Village Development Committee-4 (VDC) in Lapchane of Ramechhap district on December 9. A police personnel and an eight-year old civilian girl were also killed in the clash.
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December - 9 
During an interview, the Chairman of the Raj Parishad (Royal Council) standing committee, Parashu Narayan Chaudhary has alleged that political parties are not serious towards restoring peace in the country and added, "the parties were concerned only
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During an interview, the Chairman of the Raj Parishad (Royal Council) standing committee, Parashu Narayan Chaudhary has alleged that political parties are not serious towards restoring peace in the country and added, "the parties were concerned only towards forming a government, not towards restoring law and order in the country. The Maoists took benefit of the situation and provoked people." Further he said, "Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba himself is responsible for the royal move of October 2002… The parties and their leadership have failed, not the multi-party democracy."
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December - 9 
Kathmandu Post quoting the RNA mid-Western Divisional Headquarters in Nepalgunj said that they have destroyed some large Maoist training centers and 50-60 bunkers in the far and mid-Western hills. Further, Nepal News, quoting the District Police offi
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Kathmandu Post quoting the RNA mid-Western Divisional Headquarters in Nepalgunj said that they have destroyed some large Maoist training centers and 50-60 bunkers in the far and mid-Western hills. Further, Nepal News, quoting the District Police office sources, said the Maoists have captured and forcibly driven away at least six passenger buses in the Kailali district on December 9.
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December - 9 
On December 9, the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) General secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said the UML ministers boycotted the central conference of the Raj Parishad and added, "Raj Parishad’s role has not been positive. Its moves cannot be called
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On December 9, the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) General secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said the UML ministers boycotted the central conference of the Raj Parishad and added, "Raj Parishad’s role has not been positive. Its moves cannot be called democratic. It would send bad message if we participated in the conference."
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December - 9 December - 10
One senior Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel and three insurgents were killed during clashes at Juluke Laharebari bordering the Pyuthan and Dang districts on December 9 and 10. Three soldiers were injured in these incidents.
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One senior Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel and three insurgents were killed during clashes at Juluke Laharebari bordering the Pyuthan and Dang districts on December 9 and 10. Three soldiers were injured in these incidents.
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December - 9 
According to a Daily Star report, the Khulna city was put under maximum alert on December 9 amidst intelligence reports that the PBCP cadres have entered the city with a plan to attack police personnel and loot their arms.
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According to a Daily Star report, the Khulna city was put under maximum alert on December 9 amidst intelligence reports that the PBCP cadres have entered the city with a plan to attack police personnel and loot their arms.
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December - 10 
According to a report in the Telegraph, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reportedly trapped about 250 cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the Kuki National Front (KNF) and National Socialist Coun
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According to a report in the Telegraph, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reportedly trapped about 250 cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the Kuki National Front (KNF) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) at an unspecified location in Manipur’s Tamenglong district.
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December - 10 
According to Shillong Times, the Government of Meghalaya, on December 10, asked the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) chairman Dilash Marak and ‘commander-in-chief’ Jerome Ch Momin to confine themselves to the Garo Hills area. The report, quot
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According to Shillong Times, the Government of Meghalaya, on December 10, asked the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) chairman Dilash Marak and ‘commander-in-chief’ Jerome Ch Momin to confine themselves to the Garo Hills area. The report, quoting State Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh, said that the Government has no information about the whereabouts of the top leadership of the outfit except for its General Secretary Wanding K Marak.
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December - 10 
Four police personnel were reportedly killed and four Village Defence Committee (VDC) members sustained injuries during an encounter with a group of terrorists at village Mathain in the Kathua district on December 10. All the terrorists, suspected to
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Four police personnel were reportedly killed and four Village Defence Committee (VDC) members sustained injuries during an encounter with a group of terrorists at village Mathain in the Kathua district on December 10. All the terrorists, suspected to be from the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), are reported to have later escaped from the incident site. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Jammu range), Farooq Ahmed, told Daily Excelsior that the police party had moved towards a forest area at Dar Mathain after securing information that a group of terrorists were camping there.
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December - 10 
In Assam, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland’s (NDFB) western command, ‘commander’ B Sudem alias B Chila urged the Union Government to respect the outfit’s gesture of peace with sincerely and try its best to make the peace process a reality.
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In Assam, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland’s (NDFB) western command, ‘commander’ B Sudem alias B Chila urged the Union Government to respect the outfit’s gesture of peace with sincerely and try its best to make the peace process a reality.
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December - 10 
In the State, security forces and terrorists are reported to have exchanged fire at Kandi Gala in the Rajouri district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape leaving behind four hand grenades. Further, the police arrested two over ground workers
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In the State, security forces and terrorists are reported to have exchanged fire at Kandi Gala in the Rajouri district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape leaving behind four hand grenades. Further, the police arrested two over ground workers of terrorists, identified as Mohammed Bashir and Talib Hussain, from the Thannamandi area in Rajouri district.
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December - 10 
In two separate incidents, two civilians, including a young girl, were killed by the terrorists in Poonch and Rajouri districts on the same day.
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In two separate incidents, two civilians, including a young girl, were killed by the terrorists in Poonch and Rajouri districts on the same day.
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December - 10 
On December 10, the Arunachal Pradesh-based militant outfit, the National Liberation Front of Arunachal (NLFA), asked the Chakma-Hajong refugees to leave the State within two months. A statement by the outfit’s ‘publicity secretary’, B Dollung, also
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On December 10, the Arunachal Pradesh-based militant outfit, the National Liberation Front of Arunachal (NLFA), asked the Chakma-Hajong refugees to leave the State within two months. A statement by the outfit’s ‘publicity secretary’, B Dollung, also blamed the refugees for the murder of a district level leader of Diyun in the Changlang district on November 30.
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December - 10 
On December 10, the Dubai authorities reportedly handed over an accused, identified as Umarmiyan Bukhari alias Mammumiyan, in connection with the landing of RDX in the 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts case and 14 others. According to the Mumbai Police,
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On December 10, the Dubai authorities reportedly handed over an accused, identified as Umarmiyan Bukhari alias Mammumiyan, in connection with the landing of RDX in the 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts case and 14 others. According to the Mumbai Police, Mammumiyan is a close aide of fugitive Pakistan-based Dawood Ibrahim, prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts.
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December - 10 
On December 10, two left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Godavarikhani sub-division police in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh.
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On December 10, two left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Godavarikhani sub-division police in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh.
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December - 10 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has blamed its surrendered cadres for the killing of five HNLC cadres in its Bangladesh camps. A statement issued by its ‘secretary of information and communication’, Mangkara Dkhar, on December 10,
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has blamed its surrendered cadres for the killing of five HNLC cadres in its Bangladesh camps. A statement issued by its ‘secretary of information and communication’, Mangkara Dkhar, on December 10, said, "Such policy by the authorities would lead to problems in bringing peace in the State."
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December - 10 
The Manipur Police is reported to have killed a People's Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist during an encounter at Lalambung Makhong in the heart of Imphal city on December 10. One 9 mm foreign made pistol with five live rounds and some documents were r
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The Manipur Police is reported to have killed a People's Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist during an encounter at Lalambung Makhong in the heart of Imphal city on December 10. One 9 mm foreign made pistol with five live rounds and some documents were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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December - 10 
The Nazira Police arrested one Bijuli Devi, wife of ULFA ‘second lieutenant’ Sujit Mohan, commander of ‘B’ camp at Myanmar with her two-year-old child from an unspecified place in the Sibsagar district.
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The Nazira Police arrested one Bijuli Devi, wife of ULFA ‘second lieutenant’ Sujit Mohan, commander of ‘B’ camp at Myanmar with her two-year-old child from an unspecified place in the Sibsagar district.
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December - 10 
The People's United Liberation Front (PULF), meanwhile, has banned the consumption of liquor among Muslims in Manipur. The outfit through a ‘notification’, on behalf of its ‘commander’, Bashir Laskar, has asked owners of the breweries to stop product
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The People's United Liberation Front (PULF), meanwhile, has banned the consumption of liquor among Muslims in Manipur. The outfit through a ‘notification’, on behalf of its ‘commander’, Bashir Laskar, has asked owners of the breweries to stop production of liquor as such activities violate the Islamic laws.
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December - 10 
The security forces have sounded a maximum alert along the Manipur, Nagaland and Assam borders following continued clashes between rival terrorist groups in the Tamenglong district.
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The security forces have sounded a maximum alert along the Manipur, Nagaland and Assam borders following continued clashes between rival terrorist groups in the Tamenglong district.
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December - 10 
The troops shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ for Doda and Anantnag districts, Abdul Hamid alias Jamshed Marker, at village Dandaal in the Kastigarh area of Doda district on December 10. Another Hizb cadre, identified as Ali M
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The troops shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ for Doda and Anantnag districts, Abdul Hamid alias Jamshed Marker, at village Dandaal in the Kastigarh area of Doda district on December 10. Another Hizb cadre, identified as Ali Mohammad Rather, was killed during a separate encounter at Pattan in the Baramulla district.
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December - 10 
The ULFA Pariyal Committee, an organization of family members of ULFA cadres, on December 10 criticised the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua for rejecting the offer of the Union Government for peace talks. In a statement, the organization said
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The ULFA Pariyal Committee, an organization of family members of ULFA cadres, on December 10 criticised the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua for rejecting the offer of the Union Government for peace talks. In a statement, the organization said that by rejecting the offer, Barua has closed all avenues of progress for the State.
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December - 10 
Two hardcore ULFA terrorists, Raju Gogoi, an explosive expert and ‘major’ Jyotish Nath, surrendered at Panbari in the Dhubri district and the district headquarter of Sibsagar district on December 10. They also reportedly deposited one AK-56 rifle, tw
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Two hardcore ULFA terrorists, Raju Gogoi, an explosive expert and ‘major’ Jyotish Nath, surrendered at Panbari in the Dhubri district and the district headquarter of Sibsagar district on December 10. They also reportedly deposited one AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 60 rounds of live cartridges, three packets of TNT, three bombs, two hand grenades and some detonators.
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December - 10 
According to Daily Times, the US Embassy in Tunis said on December 10 that an American company received an unsigned e-mail message threatening terrorist attacks against US interests in Pakistan, Turkey and ten North African and Middle Eastern countri
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According to Daily Times, the US Embassy in Tunis said on December 10 that an American company received an unsigned e-mail message threatening terrorist attacks against US interests in Pakistan, Turkey and ten North African and Middle Eastern countries. The unidentified company reportedly received the message on December 2, and it threatened attacks in Algeria, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan and Tunisia, the embassy said.
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December - 10 
According to Dawn, many of the foreign terrorists who escaped from their hideouts in the tribal areas of Waziristan following recent military operations may have taken refuge in Malakand and Swat. Quoting top military sources the report said, "The fo
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According to Dawn, many of the foreign terrorists who escaped from their hideouts in the tribal areas of Waziristan following recent military operations may have taken refuge in Malakand and Swat. Quoting top military sources the report said, "The foreign remnants moving out of South Waziristan may be relocating in Malakand and Swat because the army has never operated there." Military and intelligence sources suggest that a total of 60 to 80 foreign militants are left in South Waziristan now, and their ‘hardcore local support’ is around 200.
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December - 10 
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad on December 10 convicted four terrorists of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) to death for the year 2002 massacre of 14 people. While Hameedullah Mujahid, Fazal Hamid, Hafiz Naseer Akhtar and Tahir
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An Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad on December 10 convicted four terrorists of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) to death for the year 2002 massacre of 14 people. While Hameedullah Mujahid, Fazal Hamid, Hafiz Naseer Akhtar and Tahir Mahmood were sentenced, five of their associates were reportedly acquitted. On February 26, 2002, LeJ cadres had stormed into the Shah Najaf mosque in Rawalpindi and killed 14 people.
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December - 10 
An unidentified person identifying himself as Azad Baloch informed journalists at Quetta Press Club that the Baloch Liberation Army was responsible for the blast. However, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Pervez Bhatti, said law-enforcement agenci
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An unidentified person identifying himself as Azad Baloch informed journalists at Quetta Press Club that the Baloch Liberation Army was responsible for the blast. However, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Pervez Bhatti, said law-enforcement agencies were investigating the blast from different angles.
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December - 10 
Eleven persons, including two army personnel, were reportedly killed and 26 others sustained injuries when a bomb attached to a bicycle exploded at Quetta in the Baluchistan province on December 10. According to Dawn, at least a dozen vehicles, inclu
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Eleven persons, including two army personnel, were reportedly killed and 26 others sustained injuries when a bomb attached to a bicycle exploded at Quetta in the Baluchistan province on December 10. According to Dawn, at least a dozen vehicles, including a military truck, were destroyed and several shops damaged in the blast which occurred at Mezeen Chowk.
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December - 10 
The Foreign Office spokesperson, Masood Khan, said on December 10 that Pakistan will not allow any foreign country or agency to directly or indirectly question nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan. "Pakistan has full confidence in the efficacy of i
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The Foreign Office spokesperson, Masood Khan, said on December 10 that Pakistan will not allow any foreign country or agency to directly or indirectly question nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan. "Pakistan has full confidence in the efficacy of its investigative system and procedures," Khan told AFP. His comments followed a report in the London-based Financial Times which said that Pakistan was expected to allow UN nuclear investigators to put questions in writing to Dr Khan.
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December - 10 
The Jaishul Muslimeen (JM) chief, Syed Akbar Agha, who allegedly masterminded the November 2004 abduction of three UN election workers in Afghanistan, has reportedly been arrested in Karachi. According to The News, some of his former Afghan colleague
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The Jaishul Muslimeen (JM) chief, Syed Akbar Agha, who allegedly masterminded the November 2004 abduction of three UN election workers in Afghanistan, has reportedly been arrested in Karachi. According to The News, some of his former Afghan colleagues, who quit the JM after accusing Agha of pocketing $1.5 million in ransom in return for the sudden release of Irishwoman Annette Flanigan, Shqipe Hebibi of the Serbian province of Kosovo, and Filipino diplomat Angelito Nayan, claimed their ex-boss was arrested by Pakistani intelligence officers from a Karachi home on December 3. However, the Pakistan Government is yet to officially announce his arrest.
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December - 10 
Addressing a National Human Rights Commission function in Kathmandu on December 10, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba urged the human rights activists to force the insurgents to return to the negotiation table.
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Addressing a National Human Rights Commission function in Kathmandu on December 10, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba urged the human rights activists to force the insurgents to return to the negotiation table.
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December - 10 
At least two women Maoist insurgents were shot dead by the security forces and a detonator was recovered in the Jutpani area of Chitwan district on December 10. On the same day, two district- level Maoist leaders were killed in a security force opera
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At least two women Maoist insurgents were shot dead by the security forces and a detonator was recovered in the Jutpani area of Chitwan district on December 10. On the same day, two district- level Maoist leaders were killed in a security force operation at Madhualiya in the Rupandehi district.
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December - 10 
In another incident, an insurgent, identified as Tika Ram Dangi, was killed in a security force action at Hattibaan in the Dang district on December 10. Separately, two Maoists, identified as Jhak Bahadur Budha Magar and Sita Ram Budha Magar, were wo
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In another incident, an insurgent, identified as Tika Ram Dangi, was killed in a security force action at Hattibaan in the Dang district on December 10. Separately, two Maoists, identified as Jhak Bahadur Budha Magar and Sita Ram Budha Magar, were wounded when troops shot at them while the two were collecting ‘donations’ in the Tribhuvan municipality.
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December - 10 
On December 10, the Rajparishad (King’s advisory council) formally urged King Gyanendra to resolve the current crisis facing Nepal and suggested him to amend the 1990 Constitution. Meanwhile, leaders of major ruling and opposition political parties s
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On December 10, the Rajparishad (King’s advisory council) formally urged King Gyanendra to resolve the current crisis facing Nepal and suggested him to amend the 1990 Constitution. Meanwhile, leaders of major ruling and opposition political parties said the Rajparishad convention was aimed at engaging the King in active politics and they have questioned that a constitutional body should not have organised a conference in an "unconstitutional" manner.
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December - 10 
Suspected Maoists reportedly exploded a low intensity bomb at the Regional Irrigation Office in the Ekantakuna area of Kathmandu on December 10. However, no casualties were reported. In a separate incident on the same day, Maoists exploded a bomb tar
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Suspected Maoists reportedly exploded a low intensity bomb at the Regional Irrigation Office in the Ekantakuna area of Kathmandu on December 10. However, no casualties were reported. In a separate incident on the same day, Maoists exploded a bomb targeting the Mid-Western Regional Agriculture Directorate building at Bhanimandal in the Lalitpur district.
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December - 11 
A terrorist affiliated to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Santosh Nath alias Anubhab Kalita, was reportedly arrested recently subsequent to a joint operation by the police and the army at Lutapara village in the Dhubri distr
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A terrorist affiliated to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Santosh Nath alias Anubhab Kalita, was reportedly arrested recently subsequent to a joint operation by the police and the army at Lutapara village in the Dhubri district of Assam.
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December - 11 
Four persons, including a captain of the Assam Rifles and three Chin Integration Army cadres, were killed during an encounter at Vaphai hamlet near the Mizoram-Myanmar international border in Champhai district on December 11.
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Four persons, including a captain of the Assam Rifles and three Chin Integration Army cadres, were killed during an encounter at Vaphai hamlet near the Mizoram-Myanmar international border in Champhai district on December 11.
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December - 11 
On December 11, terrorists belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) are reported to have killed the wife and daughter of a local tribal leader at Kachubari under Champahawar Police Station limits in West Tripura.
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On December 11, terrorists belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) are reported to have killed the wife and daughter of a local tribal leader at Kachubari under Champahawar Police Station limits in West Tripura.
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December - 11 
Security forces arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW), identified as Mohammed Yakub, of the terrorists from the Thannamandi area in Rajouri district.
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Security forces arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW), identified as Mohammed Yakub, of the terrorists from the Thannamandi area in Rajouri district.
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December - 11 
The Guwahati city police arrested a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) cadre, Lakhshyadhar Kalita, and one of his associates on charges of extortion from Hatigaon area of the city on December 11.
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The Guwahati city police arrested a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) cadre, Lakhshyadhar Kalita, and one of his associates on charges of extortion from Hatigaon area of the city on December 11.
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December - 11 
The Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) released the three engineers of the Water Supply Department, it had abducted earlier, at Keiho in the Sadar hills area of Senapati district. The outfit had demanded a ransom amount of Rupees 50 lakhs for their release.
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The Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) released the three engineers of the Water Supply Department, it had abducted earlier, at Keiho in the Sadar hills area of Senapati district. The outfit had demanded a ransom amount of Rupees 50 lakhs for their release. According to reports, Rupees 30 lakhs were paid to the KLA.
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December - 11 
Two senior officials, Himendra Gogoi and Subaram Chetia of the Umrangshu Cement factory in the North Cachar Hills district of Assam, who were abducted by suspected Karbi and Hmar terrorists from the company’s production centre in Umrangshu six months
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Two senior officials, Himendra Gogoi and Subaram Chetia of the Umrangshu Cement factory in the North Cachar Hills district of Assam, who were abducted by suspected Karbi and Hmar terrorists from the company’s production centre in Umrangshu six months back were reportedly set free on December 11.
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December - 11 
Two terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit were reportedly shot dead by their rivals in Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Kot Baggar in the Gool area of Udhampur district on December 11. According to Daily Excelsior, the incident was a resu
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Two terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit were reportedly shot dead by their rivals in Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Kot Baggar in the Gool area of Udhampur district on December 11. According to Daily Excelsior, the incident was a result of a dispute over sharing some money.
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December - 11 
A Nepal News report, quoting the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that at least two Maoist insurgents were killed in the ongoing clashes between the security forces and insurgents at Chhaile in the Kalikot district on December 11. The troops a
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A Nepal News report, quoting the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that at least two Maoist insurgents were killed in the ongoing clashes between the security forces and insurgents at Chhaile in the Kalikot district on December 11. The troops also seized seven home-made guns, some ammunition and one communication set from the incident site.
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December - 11 
In Rupendehi district, two insurgents were killed during an encounter with the troops at Madhwaliya on December 11. Further, one Maoist, identified as Tikaram Dangi, was shot dead and two others were wounded at Dharna in the Dang district.
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In Rupendehi district, two insurgents were killed during an encounter with the troops at Madhwaliya on December 11. Further, one Maoist, identified as Tikaram Dangi, was shot dead and two others were wounded at Dharna in the Dang district.
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December - 11 
Maoists have reportedly abducted two supporters of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and one Nepali Congress worker from the Dhading district on December 11. They also abducted two more people, including a businessman, from Udayapur district a day e
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Maoists have reportedly abducted two supporters of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and one Nepali Congress worker from the Dhading district on December 11. They also abducted two more people, including a businessman, from Udayapur district a day earlier.
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December - 11 
Media reports added that there was a minor grenade explosion at the residence of Chief Secretary to the Government, Bimal Koirala's residence at Ghattekulo, in Kathmandu on December 11. However, no casualties were reported. Maoists have also reported
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Media reports added that there was a minor grenade explosion at the residence of Chief Secretary to the Government, Bimal Koirala's residence at Ghattekulo, in Kathmandu on December 11. However, no casualties were reported. Maoists have also reportedly looted and bombed two houses and set ablaze five more houses belonging to Durga Bhusal in the Dang district.
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Media reports added that there was an explosion at the Chitwan House of former Raj Parishad Chairman, Keshar Jung Rayamajhi, detonated by an unidentified group of people at Anand Marg, Bharatpur Municipality on December 12. However, no casualties wer
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Media reports added that there was an explosion at the Chitwan House of former Raj Parishad Chairman, Keshar Jung Rayamajhi, detonated by an unidentified group of people at Anand Marg, Bharatpur Municipality on December 12. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. Further, the Maoists have reportedly looted two trucks of food grains belonging to the World Food Programme in Kailali district on December 11.
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December - 11 
One security force personnel was killed and six others sustained injuries during Maoist attacks in the Mathuradanda area of Arghakhanchi district on December 11. Security forces reportedly killed a ‘platoon commander’ of the Maoists during the same i
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One security force personnel was killed and six others sustained injuries during Maoist attacks in the Mathuradanda area of Arghakhanchi district on December 11. Security forces reportedly killed a ‘platoon commander’ of the Maoists during the same incident. Separately, in the Chitwan district, two women Maoist cadres were shot dead by security forces in the JutKalika area.
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December - 11 
The Kathmandu Post quoting official sources said that a fierce battle with long-range weapons was reportedly going on between security forces and Maoists at Ghagal in the Doti district as security forces attacked the Maoists’ headquarters on December
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The Kathmandu Post quoting official sources said that a fierce battle with long-range weapons was reportedly going on between security forces and Maoists at Ghagal in the Doti district as security forces attacked the Maoists’ headquarters on December 11. The Maoists have targeted security forces’ headquarters after their successful attacks at Pandaun and surrounding areas in Doti and Surkhet districts recently.
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December - 11 
On December 11, RAB personnel recovered two .32 revolvers, a country-made pipe gun and six rounds of live bullets from the Pirojpur area of Narayanganj district.
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On December 11, RAB personnel recovered two .32 revolvers, a country-made pipe gun and six rounds of live bullets from the Pirojpur area of Narayanganj district.
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December - 11 
At least two persons were reportedly killed and 15 others sustained injuries during a bomb blast on December 11 at the end of a concert by Shahrukh Khan, an Indian film actor, in the capital Colombo. According to AFP, the explosion occurred towards t
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At least two persons were reportedly killed and 15 others sustained injuries during a bomb blast on December 11 at the end of a concert by Shahrukh Khan, an Indian film actor, in the capital Colombo. According to AFP, the explosion occurred towards the end of the concert which was organised despite complaints by Buddhist monks unhappy that the show coincided with the anniversary of the death last year of Gangodawila Soma, a popular monk.
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December - 12 
A Captain of the Indian Army was reportedly wounded during a mine blast in the Gambhir sector of Rajouri district.
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A Captain of the Indian Army was reportedly wounded during a mine blast in the Gambhir sector of Rajouri district.
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December - 12 
About 200 civilians from Manipur have fled to Tamu in Myanmar on December 12 following heavy exchange of fire between the security forces and cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in the interior areas of Somtal, Chejang and Tuitong i
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About 200 civilians from Manipur have fled to Tamu in Myanmar on December 12 following heavy exchange of fire between the security forces and cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in the interior areas of Somtal, Chejang and Tuitong in Chandel district.
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December - 12 
According to a Press Trust of India report, on December 12, India asked Pakistan decided to adopt a joint strategy to prevent opium smuggling into and outside the South Asian region. Voicing concern over the large opium crop in Afghanistan, which cou
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According to a Press Trust of India report, on December 12, India asked Pakistan decided to adopt a joint strategy to prevent opium smuggling into and outside the South Asian region. Voicing concern over the large opium crop in Afghanistan, which could boost heroin production along the border areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Indian side reportedly felt that Islamabad should take immediate steps to check the flow of opium. These views were expressed in New Delhi during a two-day meeting of the chiefs of anti-narcotic divisions of India and Pakistan as part of the ongoing composite dialogue process between the two countries.
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December - 12 
According to The Hindu, a report under consideration of the Uttar Pradesh Government recommends a two-tier strategy using force and development to counter left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) in the State. The report, prepared by Director G
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According to The Hindu, a report under consideration of the Uttar Pradesh Government recommends a two-tier strategy using force and development to counter left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) in the State. The report, prepared by Director General of Police V.K.B. Nair, in the aftermath of the Chandauli ambush on November 21 (in which 17 police personnel were killed), reportedly calls for the synchronisation of police action with the development process.
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December - 12 
According to the Telegraph, NSCN-IM claimed to have nabbed two cadres of the rival Khaplang group including a ‘sergeant major’ along with two unidentified Meitei militants from Dimapur on an unspecified day.
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According to the Telegraph, NSCN-IM claimed to have nabbed two cadres of the rival Khaplang group including a ‘sergeant major’ along with two unidentified Meitei militants from Dimapur on an unspecified day.
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December - 12 
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, on December 12 that the US supply of F-16 aircraft and other powerful missile arrangements to Pakistan will jeopardise the ongoing peace process between India and Pakistan. Mukherjee info
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Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, on December 12 that the US supply of F-16 aircraft and other powerful missile arrangements to Pakistan will jeopardise the ongoing peace process between India and Pakistan. Mukherjee informed the media that the Government had already expressed its concern to the United States on the series of concessions provided to Pakistan by the Bush administration. He also said the argument of US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, that the supply of aircraft and other weapons to Pakistan were meant to contain the terrorist movement of the Al Qaeda and Taliban did not hold good as these are the weapons generally used in a big war and not to fight terrorists.
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December - 12 
In the State, security forces also neutralised a terrorist hideout at village Baderu Ashan in the Banihal area of Doda district and recovered three detonators, six blankets, one sleeping bag, some edible items and documents. No arrests were made from
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In the State, security forces also neutralised a terrorist hideout at village Baderu Ashan in the Banihal area of Doda district and recovered three detonators, six blankets, one sleeping bag, some edible items and documents. No arrests were made from the hideout as the terrorists were not present at the time of the raid. Another hideout was neutralised by the troops at Lamber Pathri in Banihal. Three detonators were recovered from this hideout.
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December - 12 
On December 12, cadres of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) killed a civilian at Kyamgei Oinam Loukol locality of Imphal city in Manipur. A statement by the outfit’s ‘commanding officer’, Bashir Laskar, said that the civilian was killed for
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On December 12, cadres of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) killed a civilian at Kyamgei Oinam Loukol locality of Imphal city in Manipur. A statement by the outfit’s ‘commanding officer’, Bashir Laskar, said that the civilian was killed for having refused to cooperate with the outfit.
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December - 12 
On December 12, the Imphal East district police arrested a PLA terrorist, Mohammed Firoz Shaha, from the Palace Gate area of Imphal.
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On December 12, the Imphal East district police arrested a PLA terrorist, Mohammed Firoz Shaha, from the Palace Gate area of Imphal.
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December - 12 
Security forces recovered two hand grenades, six AK magazines and 46 rounds of ammunition from a field in Manjakote on the basis of information secured from two recently arrested terrorists, Mohammed Bashir and Talib Hussain.
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Security forces recovered two hand grenades, six AK magazines and 46 rounds of ammunition from a field in Manjakote on the basis of information secured from two recently arrested terrorists, Mohammed Bashir and Talib Hussain.
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December - 12 
The Army, on December 12, foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch district killing one terrorist. One AK rifle, three AK magazines, 85 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, one radio set, Rupees 500
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The Army, on December 12, foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch district killing one terrorist. One AK rifle, three AK magazines, 85 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, one radio set, Rupees 500 Pakistan currency and Rupees 220 Indian currency were recovered from the slain infiltrator.
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December - 12 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has blamed the Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) for the recent attacks on the outfit in the Tamenglong district of Manipur. A statement by the outfit’s senior leader, V S Atem, claimed that th
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has blamed the Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) for the recent attacks on the outfit in the Tamenglong district of Manipur. A statement by the outfit’s senior leader, V S Atem, claimed that the attack was carried out by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), on behalf of the NSCN-K.
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December - 12 
The Telegraph states that the Jharkhand Government is exploring possibilities of drafting a law modelled on the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act 1999 (MCOCA) to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) which was repealed by the
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The Telegraph states that the Jharkhand Government is exploring possibilities of drafting a law modelled on the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act 1999 (MCOCA) to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) which was repealed by the Union Government on December 9, 2004.
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December - 12 
The United Democratic People’s Solidarity (UPDS) imposed a ban on bamboo trade in the twin districts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts with effect from December 12, cutting off the supply of raw materials to Hindustan Paper Corporatio
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The United Democratic People’s Solidarity (UPDS) imposed a ban on bamboo trade in the twin districts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts with effect from December 12, cutting off the supply of raw materials to Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd’s (HPCL) Jagiroad mill in Morigaon district. The outfit in a statement said that the HPCL would be permitted to use the bamboo gloves in the twin hill districts again after two years provided the companies made an effort to rejuvenate the green cover within the period.
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December - 12 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorists were arrested from Chasad Avenue in the Imphal East district along with one 9mm pistol and three live rounds. Subsequently, the police claimed to have recovered 18 demand letters of KCP and People’s Lib
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorists were arrested from Chasad Avenue in the Imphal East district along with one 9mm pistol and three live rounds. Subsequently, the police claimed to have recovered 18 demand letters of KCP and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on the basis of their statements.
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December - 12 
At least 14 people were reportedly arrested on December 12 for their alleged involvement in the bomb blast in Quetta a day earlier. Eleven people died in the blast which occurred in the Meezan Chowk area of Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province
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At least 14 people were reportedly arrested on December 12 for their alleged involvement in the bomb blast in Quetta a day earlier. Eleven people died in the blast which occurred in the Meezan Chowk area of Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province. "Police arrested 14 suspects during raids in Quetta and other areas," Deputy Inspector-General Rafi Pervez Bhatti told Dawn. He rejected the claim of the Baloch Liberation Army that it was responsible for the blast and said such an organization did not exist. Raids were also conducted in the Gwadar, Kalat, Khuzdar, Nushki, and Dera Murad Jamali areas of the province.
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December - 12 
According to Kathmandu Post, Maoist insurgents abducted and later shot dead a civilian, identified as Arun Chaudhari, at Ramganjawelgachhiya Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Sunsari district on December 12.
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According to Kathmandu Post, Maoist insurgents abducted and later shot dead a civilian, identified as Arun Chaudhari, at Ramganjawelgachhiya Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Sunsari district on December 12.
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December - 12 
According to Nepal News, security forces are claimed to have killed over a dozen Maoist insurgents after air raids were launched in the three village development committees (VDCs) of Naumule, Toli and Salleri in the Dailekh district on December 12. O
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According to Nepal News, security forces are claimed to have killed over a dozen Maoist insurgents after air raids were launched in the three village development committees (VDCs) of Naumule, Toli and Salleri in the Dailekh district on December 12. Over two dozen insurgents were also suspected to be injured during the attack.
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In the Dang district, three civilians were injured during a bomb explosion, engineered by suspected Maoists near Aghaiya bridge on the Lamahi-Kohalpur section of the Mahendra Highway, on December 13. Also, security forces reportedly destroyed a Maois
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In the Dang district, three civilians were injured during a bomb explosion, engineered by suspected Maoists near Aghaiya bridge on the Lamahi-Kohalpur section of the Mahendra Highway, on December 13. Also, security forces reportedly destroyed a Maoist training center at Chunatakura in the Dailekh district. In another incident in the same district, Maoists assaulted over two-dozen villagers of the Ward Security Committee and abducted four persons at Khadgawada on December 12.
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December - 12 
Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources reportedly stated that the security forces have killed a Maoist insurgent, Bal Bahadur BK alias ‘Battisale’, during a clash at Doba VDC area in Myagdi district on December 12. On the same day, a Maoist leader, identi
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Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources reportedly stated that the security forces have killed a Maoist insurgent, Bal Bahadur BK alias ‘Battisale’, during a clash at Doba VDC area in Myagdi district on December 12. On the same day, a Maoist leader, identified as Bishal, was killed in the Debariya jungle area of Kailali district.
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December - 12 
Separately, the Kathmandu Post reports on December 12 that the residents of six VDC areas along the Surkhet-Dailekh border have organized a village-level ‘civil society’ in Goganpani VDC -comprising locals of Ratu, Jarbuta and Garpan of Surkhet, and
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Separately, the Kathmandu Post reports on December 12 that the residents of six VDC areas along the Surkhet-Dailekh border have organized a village-level ‘civil society’ in Goganpani VDC -comprising locals of Ratu, Jarbuta and Garpan of Surkhet, and Goganpani, Piladi and Lalikanda of Dailekh districts-to fight against the Maoist atrocities on civilians. Another Kathmandu Post report stated the Maoists have intensified their trench construction campaign in schools and private houses in the Baglung district and ordered the civilians of Jaljala, Nisi, Bobang, Darling, Adhikarichaur, Bohoragaun and other adjoining villages to help in their trench construction.
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December - 12 
The Himalayan Times reports that the Maoist-affiliated Tharuwan ‘Autonomous Province Janparishad’ has announced a ban on vehicles with Indian number plates in five districts of the far-western region including Banke, Bardiya, Dang, Kailali and Kancha
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The Himalayan Times reports that the Maoist-affiliated Tharuwan ‘Autonomous Province Janparishad’ has announced a ban on vehicles with Indian number plates in five districts of the far-western region including Banke, Bardiya, Dang, Kailali and Kanchanpur districts, and over 100 such vehicles have been stranded at Babagunj and Rupaidia in India for the last five days.
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December - 12 
The Maoists have killed a district committee member of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Khim Bahadur Thapa, in Dhading district on December 12 and also released two other political activists, who were abducted along with Khim Bahadur from the Sala
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The Maoists have killed a district committee member of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Khim Bahadur Thapa, in Dhading district on December 12 and also released two other political activists, who were abducted along with Khim Bahadur from the Salang VDC area on December 10. They have also reportedly released Chet Bahadur Kunwar, former secretary of the Royal Palace and personal secretary of late King Birendra, who was abducted from Rupandehi on December 3.
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December - 12 
On December 12, Moazzem Hossain Ripon, a ‘regional leader’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during a cross-fire between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres in Banaripara sub-district of Barisal district.
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On December 12, Moazzem Hossain Ripon, a ‘regional leader’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during a cross-fire between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and PBCP cadres in Banaripara sub-district of Barisal district.
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December - 12 
On the same day, a ‘regional commander’ of the Janajuddha faction of the PBCP, Rezaul Tarafdar, was killed in crossfire at Failabazar in the Bagerhat district. A revolver, a shutter gun, a foreign-made revolver and two rounds of revolver bullets were
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On the same day, a ‘regional commander’ of the Janajuddha faction of the PBCP, Rezaul Tarafdar, was killed in crossfire at Failabazar in the Bagerhat district. A revolver, a shutter gun, a foreign-made revolver and two rounds of revolver bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 12 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, TamilNet, has reported that on December 12, Chandrakumar Rajan, an alleged LTTE supporter, was injured when unidentified persons threw a grenade inside a bakery in Batticaloa.
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, TamilNet, has reported that on December 12, Chandrakumar Rajan, an alleged LTTE supporter, was injured when unidentified persons threw a grenade inside a bakery in Batticaloa.
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December - 13 
A combined team of Bishnupur police and 11 Garhwal Rifles arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) terrorists, identified as Thongbam Shantikumar and Kwairakpam Rabin Singh, during search operations in the Thanga and Ithing areas of Bishnupur dist
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A combined team of Bishnupur police and 11 Garhwal Rifles arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) terrorists, identified as Thongbam Shantikumar and Kwairakpam Rabin Singh, during search operations in the Thanga and Ithing areas of Bishnupur district on December 13.
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December - 13 
A hardcore Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, identified as Deningstar Rapsang, surrendered before the Meghalaya Home Minister, HDR Lyngdoh, on December 13. He deposited one AK-56 rifle along with three magazines, one M-20 pistol a
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A hardcore Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, identified as Deningstar Rapsang, surrendered before the Meghalaya Home Minister, HDR Lyngdoh, on December 13. He deposited one AK-56 rifle along with three magazines, one M-20 pistol and another 73 rounds of live ammunition. According to police sources, Rapsang was deputed by the outfit's ‘commander-in-chief’, Bobby Marwein, to raise extortion money from the capital city of Shillong.
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December - 13 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the police at Singjamei Maibam Leikai in the Imphal East district of Manipur on December 13. A foreign-made pistol and some documents were recovered from his possession.
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the police at Singjamei Maibam Leikai in the Imphal East district of Manipur on December 13. A foreign-made pistol and some documents were recovered from his possession.
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December - 13 
A team of Imphal West police commandos arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) terrorist, identified as Langpoklakpam Lohel, from Paona bazaar in the heart of Imphal city.
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A team of Imphal West police commandos arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) terrorist, identified as Langpoklakpam Lohel, from Paona bazaar in the heart of Imphal city.
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December - 13 
On December 13, six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were reportedly arrested from a village under Ghatsila Sub-division of the East Singbhum district in Jharkhand.
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On December 13, six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were reportedly arrested from a village under Ghatsila Sub-division of the East Singbhum district in Jharkhand. According to the police, two fire-arms, five sets of Naxalite uniform, about Rupees 11, 000 in cash, pass book, photo album, one transistor, Naxalite literature and electric wires were seized from them.
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December - 13 
On December 13, suspected terrorists abducted the Vice Chancellor of Manipur University, Dr N Bijoy Singh, and Registrar, Dr RK Ranjan Singh, from the campus. Sources said the abduction could be due to some reasons connected with the awarding of cont
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On December 13, suspected terrorists abducted the Vice Chancellor of Manipur University, Dr N Bijoy Singh, and Registrar, Dr RK Ranjan Singh, from the campus. Sources said the abduction could be due to some reasons connected with the awarding of contract works in the University.
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December - 13 
On December 13, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) announced cessation of all military operations with effect from December 15 to facilitate "one of the most peaceful Christmas in Naga history." In a statement, the outfit’s
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On December 13, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) announced cessation of all military operations with effect from December 15 to facilitate "one of the most peaceful Christmas in Naga history." In a statement, the outfit’s ‘general secretary’, Kitovi Zhimomi, said, "Let peace prevail in Nagaland for all its inhabitants. The NSCN believes that peace, unity and reverence are the only panacea for factionalism."
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December - 13 
Replying to a question in the State Legislative Assembly, the Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar, stated on December 13 that at least 69 persons were killed and 59 others sustained injuries in the 179 incidents of terrorist violence in different pa
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Replying to a question in the State Legislative Assembly, the Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar, stated on December 13 that at least 69 persons were killed and 59 others sustained injuries in the 179 incidents of terrorist violence in different parts of Tripura in the past 11 months. 83 civilians were abducted by the different terrorist outfits of which 40 abducted persons returned home safely, he added. On counter-terrorism operations, Sarkar informed that the troops killed 54 hardcore terrorists of different outfits while 88 of them were arrested and approximately 200 cadres surrendered thus far.
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December - 13 
Security forces arrested a Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre along with a rifle and some ammunition from Kuwani in the Jorhat district on December 12.
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Security forces arrested a Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre along with a rifle and some ammunition from Kuwani in the Jorhat district on December 12.
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December - 13 
Terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) reportedly shot dead a tribal villager at Maipara under Fatikroy police station in the North Tripura district on December 13.
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Terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) reportedly shot dead a tribal villager at Maipara under Fatikroy police station in the North Tripura district on December 13.
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December - 13 
The Sentinel, quoting official sources, has reported that more than hundred ULFA terrorists have abandoned their bases in Myanmar and have taken shelter along the Arunachal Pradesh-Myanmar border following anti-terrorist operations by the Myanmar Arm
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The Sentinel, quoting official sources, has reported that more than hundred ULFA terrorists have abandoned their bases in Myanmar and have taken shelter along the Arunachal Pradesh-Myanmar border following anti-terrorist operations by the Myanmar Army.
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December - 13 
The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, on December 13, appealed to the international community for intervention in order to bring peace in Assam. In an e-mail message to various newspaper offices, he said that the outfit had never rejected peace offe
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The ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, on December 13, appealed to the international community for intervention in order to bring peace in Assam. In an e-mail message to various newspaper offices, he said that the outfit had never rejected peace offers.
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December - 13 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) is reported to have claimed that four security force personnel were killed and seven others wounded in an attack by its armed wing, Manipur People’s Army, between the Tuiting and Mawchol villages in the Cha
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) is reported to have claimed that four security force personnel were killed and seven others wounded in an attack by its armed wing, Manipur People’s Army, between the Tuiting and Mawchol villages in the Chandel district of Manipur on December 13. The statement also claimed that the outfit’s cadres have recovered three weapons from the Army personnel following the attack.
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December - 13 
Two police personnel were reportedly killed and eight others sustained injuries in two explosions engineered by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists in front of the Hatigaon police outpost under Dispur police station in Guwahat
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Two police personnel were reportedly killed and eight others sustained injuries in two explosions engineered by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists in front of the Hatigaon police outpost under Dispur police station in Guwahati city on December 13.
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December - 13 
The Multan Police is reported to have arrested five cadres of the outlawed Sunni group, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), on December 13. Multan District Police Officer, Sikander Hayat, said they had obtained some valuable information from the arrested about
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The Multan Police is reported to have arrested five cadres of the outlawed Sunni group, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), on December 13. Multan District Police Officer, Sikander Hayat, said they had obtained some valuable information from the arrested about the outfit’s network in Karachi, Lahore and other cities. He added that the arrested were also involved in a failed banditry incident in the Shujabad area on November 4 in which four people, including one of the assailants, had died.
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December - 13 
After the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu on December 13, the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) leaders alleged that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was "not active enough for the restoration of peace." Further, they also opposed Deuba’s announ
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After the Central Committee meeting in Kathmandu on December 13, the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) leaders alleged that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was "not active enough for the restoration of peace." Further, they also opposed Deuba’s announcement to hold elections by the end of 2004.
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December - 13 
On December 13, a probe committee under the Joint Secretary at the Home Ministry, Narayan Gopal Malego, disclosed the whereabouts of 166 persons disappearing involuntarily. The committee reported that among the 116 individuals, 14 were released after
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On December 13, a probe committee under the Joint Secretary at the Home Ministry, Narayan Gopal Malego, disclosed the whereabouts of 166 persons disappearing involuntarily. The committee reported that among the 116 individuals, 14 were released after interrogation, 17 persons were freed after serving jail terms while 33 persons remain in detention and 45 have been kept at an investigation center at Sundarijal. Likewise, one person had surrendered to the authorities and six persons were killed in encounters with the security forces. The committee, in its earlier three reports, has disclosed the whereabouts of 204 persons disappearing involuntarily after being arrested by the security forces.
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December - 13 
The Cabinet meeting on December 13 decided to put security forces on high alert, considering the intelligence reports on high possibility of Maoists intensifying attacks on the eve of the 9th anniversary of the ‘people’s war’.
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The Cabinet meeting on December 13 decided to put security forces on high alert, considering the intelligence reports on high possibility of Maoists intensifying attacks on the eve of the 9th anniversary of the ‘people’s war’.
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December - 13 
The visiting Special Representative of the United Kingdom to Nepal, Sir Jeffrey James, has reportedly said that reinstatement of the dissolved Parliament could be an option to break the on-going constitutional impasse in Nepal. He also called upon th
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The visiting Special Representative of the United Kingdom to Nepal, Sir Jeffrey James, has reportedly said that reinstatement of the dissolved Parliament could be an option to break the on-going constitutional impasse in Nepal. He also called upon the Maoists to hold peace talks with the Government. Separately, in a statement released by the European Union (EU) Presidency in Nepal, a four-member EU delegation arrived in Kathmandu on December 13, on a three-day peace mission and called all the Constitutional forces in Nepal "to work closely together in support of a common strategy for achieving a comprehensive and inclusive settlement in the country."
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December - 13 
Troops have arrested the Bagmati-Narayani convener of the pro-Maoist trade union, All Nepal Trade Union Federation, Ganesh Regmi, from Kathmandu on December 13. Maoist sources while confirming his arrest have appealed to the media and human rights co
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Troops have arrested the Bagmati-Narayani convener of the pro-Maoist trade union, All Nepal Trade Union Federation, Ganesh Regmi, from Kathmandu on December 13. Maoist sources while confirming his arrest have appealed to the media and human rights community to help protect his life.
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December - 13 
A cadre belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed and two police personnel were injured during a shootout at Alokdia village in the Jhenidah district on December 13. According to reports, the cadre, Abu Ba
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A cadre belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed and two police personnel were injured during a shootout at Alokdia village in the Jhenidah district on December 13. According to reports, the cadre, Abu Bakkar, was arrested earlier in the day and taken to the village for recovery of arms, when the police team was attacked by suspected PBCP cadres. Bakkar attempted to escape and was subsequently killed in the crossfire. Police recovered a rifle and three bullets from the incident site.
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December - 13 
An unidentified civilian was killed in an exchange of fire between army personnel and activists of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) at Panchhari in Khagrachari district. Four UPDF activists were also arrested and an AK-47 rifle and some am
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An unidentified civilian was killed in an exchange of fire between army personnel and activists of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) at Panchhari in Khagrachari district. Four UPDF activists were also arrested and an AK-47 rifle and some ammunition were recovered from encounter site.
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December - 13 
In another incident, a Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) cadre was killed at Hazaridanga village in the Jhenidah district.
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In another incident, a Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) cadre was killed at Hazaridanga village in the Jhenidah district.
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December - 14 
518 people, including 420 civilians and 98 security force personnel, were killed in left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) violence in 10 States till November 30 this year, Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, said in the Parliament on
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518 people, including 420 civilians and 98 security force personnel, were killed in left-wing extremist (also called Naxalite) violence in 10 States till November 30 this year, Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, said in the Parliament on December 14. In year 2003, 504 people, including 410 civilians, had died. According to the Minister, Bihar with 155 deaths reported the largest number of killings, up from 128 last year. It was followed by Jharkhand with 150 deaths as against 117 last year. The toll in Naxalite violence in other States was Andhra Pradesh with 74 deaths, less than the 139 last year; Chhattisgarh 75, one more than last year; Maharashtra 15 compared to 31 the year before; Orissa eight (15 last year); Uttar Pradesh 23 with eight earlier; Madhya Pradesh three; West Bengal 14, (one last year); and Karnataka one.
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December - 14 
A civilian, identified as Abdur Razaq Shah, and his 16-year old daughter, Mubeena, were reportedly tortured and later shot dead in the Handwara forest area of Kupwara district on December 14 by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists. According
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A civilian, identified as Abdur Razaq Shah, and his 16-year old daughter, Mubeena, were reportedly tortured and later shot dead in the Handwara forest area of Kupwara district on December 14 by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists. According to Daily Excelsior, the HM accused them of being informers for the troops.
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December - 14 
A group of terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, Ghulam Ahmed Khan, at Panzigam in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district and shot dead his daughter, Fehmeeda. Reports said that she had earlier worked as a Special Police Officer.
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A group of terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, Ghulam Ahmed Khan, at Panzigam in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district and shot dead his daughter, Fehmeeda. Reports said that she had earlier worked as a Special Police Officer.
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December - 14 
A terrorist, identified as Karnacharan Malsom, surrendered before the security force personnel at Hawaibari under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura district. He also deposited one AK-81 rifle and some ammunition.
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A terrorist, identified as Karnacharan Malsom, surrendered before the security force personnel at Hawaibari under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura district. He also deposited one AK-81 rifle and some ammunition.
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December - 14 
During a 90-minute reply to a discussion on internal security in the Lower House of Parliament (Lok Sabha), the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, stated that infiltration has gone down by 60 per cent, incidents of violence by 24 per cent and killin
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During a 90-minute reply to a discussion on internal security in the Lower House of Parliament (Lok Sabha), the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, stated that infiltration has gone down by 60 per cent, incidents of violence by 24 per cent and killings by 12 per cent this year in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Patil said among the reasons for the improvement in the situation were the fencing along the India-Pakistan border and efforts of security forces and State police to combat terrorist violence. However, he added that attacks with rockets, grenades and mines against politicians and security force personnel had shown an increasing trend in J&K.
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December - 14 
In the State, terrorists are reported to have fired on a camp of the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Kreeri in the Baramulla district. Terrorists also targeted a patrol party at Batnoor in the Pulwama district. At Punzgam in Pulwama, terrorists dir
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In the State, terrorists are reported to have fired on a camp of the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Kreeri in the Baramulla district. Terrorists also targeted a patrol party at Batnoor in the Pulwama district. At Punzgam in Pulwama, terrorists directed gunfire targeting the house of a civilian, Abdur Rehman Dar. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported in these incidents.
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December - 14 
On December 14, a 47-year old man, Sagolsem Ibochouba, was wounded as unidentified terrorists shot at him at Kyamgei Thongkhong Makha under Singjamei police station in Imphal East district.
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On December 14, a 47-year old man, Sagolsem Ibochouba, was wounded as unidentified terrorists shot at him at Kyamgei Thongkhong Makha under Singjamei police station in Imphal East district.
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December - 14 
On December 14, left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfits - the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) and Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janashakti, asked the Andhra Pradesh Government to extend the cease-fire period, w
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On December 14, left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfits - the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) and Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janashakti, asked the Andhra Pradesh Government to extend the cease-fire period, which expires on December 16, for another six months to continue the process of peace talks. Varvara Rao and Kalyan Rao, representatives of the CPI-Maoist and Chandranna of Janashakti, told reporters in Hyderabad that it was the desire of the public and democratic organisations to have the second round of peace talks to find out a lasting solution to the Naxalite problem. They also alleged that it was the Government, which is ‘vitiating’ the peaceful atmosphere by asking police to carry out combing operations in villages.
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December - 14 
On December 14, the Kumbi police recovered a bullet-riddled body of a youth suspected to have been killed by terrorists from Terakhong Akasoi area in Bishnupur district. On the same day, suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorists shot at a
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On December 14, the Kumbi police recovered a bullet-riddled body of a youth suspected to have been killed by terrorists from Terakhong Akasoi area in Bishnupur district. On the same day, suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorists shot at and injured a civilian, Sagolsem Ibochou Singh, at Langthabal Kunja in the Thoubal district.
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December - 14 
On the day, security forces arrested an ‘area commander’ of NLFT (Biswamohan Debbarma faction), identified as Birendra Debbarma, from Tanker Bazar under Jirania police station in the West Tripura district. Two more NLFT terrorists, identified as Sara
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On the day, security forces arrested an ‘area commander’ of NLFT (Biswamohan Debbarma faction), identified as Birendra Debbarma, from Tanker Bazar under Jirania police station in the West Tripura district. Two more NLFT terrorists, identified as Saran Debbarma and Baidyajoy Reang, were also arrested from an unspecified place in Tripura.
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December - 14 
Security forces, on December 14, arrested two terrorists belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Shankar Debbarma and Bijoy Debbarma, from Bishramganj in the West Tripura district.
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Security forces, on December 14, arrested two terrorists belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Shankar Debbarma and Bijoy Debbarma, from Bishramganj in the West Tripura district.
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December - 14 
Security throughout the State has been put on maximum alert following reports that ULFA’s ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Barua, had directed his cadres to carry out ‘operations’ to mark the first anniversary of military operations in Bhutan, which was
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Security throughout the State has been put on maximum alert following reports that ULFA’s ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Barua, had directed his cadres to carry out ‘operations’ to mark the first anniversary of military operations in Bhutan, which was launched by the Royal Bhutan Army in December 2003.
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December - 14 
Suspected ULFA terrorists abducted a businessman, identified as Nitai Saha, from the Boxirhat area in Dhubri district along the Assam-West Bengal border on December 14.
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Suspected ULFA terrorists abducted a businessman, identified as Nitai Saha, from the Boxirhat area in Dhubri district along the Assam-West Bengal border on December 14.
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December - 14 
The Hindu said the CPI-Maoist has asked its cadres to "take all steps to protect themselves from the police raids" irrespective of whether the current cease-fire period is extended or not. In a three-page statement issued in Hyderabad on December 14,
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The Hindu said the CPI-Maoist has asked its cadres to "take all steps to protect themselves from the police raids" irrespective of whether the current cease-fire period is extended or not. In a three-page statement issued in Hyderabad on December 14, the outfit called upon people to "effectively counter all actions by the police." It also asked people not to allow any political activity or political meetings, if they and the Naxalite outfits were denied the right to hold meetings peacefully.
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December - 14 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) chairman, Isak Chishi Swu, and general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah, arrived at Dimapur in Nagaland on December 14. During their stay at the outfit’s ‘general headquarters’ in Hebron,
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) chairman, Isak Chishi Swu, and general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah, arrived at Dimapur in Nagaland on December 14. During their stay at the outfit’s ‘general headquarters’ in Hebron, they are scheduled to hold consultations with a wide range of Naga people on the issue of resolving the problem of Naga integration.
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December - 14 
The Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, announced a grant of Rupees 45 crore each for the development of terrorism-affected districts across the country, besides a Rs. 4000-crore programme for modernisation of the police network in States. Speaking i
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The Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, announced a grant of Rupees 45 crore each for the development of terrorism-affected districts across the country, besides a Rs. 4000-crore programme for modernisation of the police network in States. Speaking in the Parliament on December 14, Patil stated that the grant of 45 crore would be given to each terrorism-affected district over a period of three years, at the rate of 15 crore per year. He also informed the Parliament that each terrorism-infested State has been asked to raise additional two to ten battalions, depending upon their respective needs, with a twin objective of strengthening the force and providing employment to people who had strayed into terrorist activities due to lack of jobs. He also announced the setting up of 209 police battalions in the country to effectively deal with terrorist and Naxalite problems.
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December - 14 
Three persons were killed and at least 65 others were injured as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists carried out a series of bomb explosions in different parts of Assam on December 14. In the first incident, two persons were killed and
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Three persons were killed and at least 65 others were injured as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists carried out a series of bomb explosions in different parts of Assam on December 14. In the first incident, two persons were killed and 26 others wounded when a timer explosive device exploded at Maya Bazaar in the heart of Morigaon town. Another timer device exploded opposite the Haiborgaon police station in Nagaon town killing one person and injuring 17 others. Separately, a Central Reserve Police Force personnel and a civilian were injured when unidentified ULFA terrorists lobbed a grenade near a cinema hall in Guwahati city. Further, two army personnel were wounded in a bomb blast near the Guwahati railway station. Another bomb blast occurred at a rural telephone exchange at Kakojan in the Tinsukia district. Besides, the terrorists also attacked the private residence of the State’s Labour Minister, Rameswar Dhanowar, at Digboi in the Tinsukia district. Two more grenade attacks targeting the Chabua police station and an office of the Congress party were also reported from the Tinsukia district.
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December - 14 
Law enforcement agencies in Peshawar are reported to have arrested six Al Qaeda suspects from the Army Stadium area on December 14. The arrested men were holding a meeting when security forces raided the area, according to Daily Times.
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Law enforcement agencies in Peshawar are reported to have arrested six Al Qaeda suspects from the Army Stadium area on December 14. The arrested men were holding a meeting when security forces raided the area, according to Daily Times.
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December - 14 
Two bombs reportedly exploded within a span of 30 minutes in a town near Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, on December 14 injuring one person. While the first bomb went off near a Government office in Naushki, approximately 200 kilometers west
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Two bombs reportedly exploded within a span of 30 minutes in a town near Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, on December 14 injuring one person. While the first bomb went off near a Government office in Naushki, approximately 200 kilometers west of Quetta, injuring a passer-by, the second exploded outside a facility housing paramilitary forces, said the town’s police chief, Asif Gichki. No one has claimed responsibility for these blasts, which came three days after an explosion in Quetta, which killed 11 people. Meanwhile, President Pervez Musharraf is scheduled to arrive on December 15, today, for a two-day visit of Balochistan.
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December - 14 
A RNA statement said that one insurgent was killed in security action at Tinpiple in the Tehrathum district on December 14.
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A RNA statement said that one insurgent was killed in security action at Tinpiple in the Tehrathum district on December 14.
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December - 14 
According to the Kathmandu Post, Maoist insurgents killed a new recruit of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Gyan Bahadur Gurung, at Bhalusunwara in the Gorkha district on December 14. On the same day, Maoists also bombed a school at Tansen municipality
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According to the Kathmandu Post, Maoist insurgents killed a new recruit of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Gyan Bahadur Gurung, at Bhalusunwara in the Gorkha district on December 14. On the same day, Maoists also bombed a school at Tansen municipality in the Palpa district. Further, the insurgents dug several hundred trenches around a school and forced the teachers and students to assist them in Rukum district.
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December - 14 
At the end of its nine-day long fact-finding mission to Nepal, the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, in its interim report, said that despite national provisions and international obligations, fundamental norms of human righ
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At the end of its nine-day long fact-finding mission to Nepal, the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, in its interim report, said that despite national provisions and international obligations, fundamental norms of human rights are reportedly widely violated in the country and added "lack of legal protections for people detained on suspicion of being Maoists or having information about the Maoists was one of the issues of most serious concern."
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December - 14 December - 15
Four insurgents, identified as Bhola Choudhari, Laxmi Khanal, Bhim Harijan and Manoj Harijan, were killed during retaliatory action by the villagers of Suryapura in Nawalparasi district on December 15. During another incident at Paklihawa village in
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Four insurgents, identified as Bhola Choudhari, Laxmi Khanal, Bhim Harijan and Manoj Harijan, were killed during retaliatory action by the villagers of Suryapura in Nawalparasi district on December 15. During another incident at Paklihawa village in the same district, one Maoist ‘section commander’, Ramesh Choudhary, was killed by locals on December 14. The villagers also handed over a woman Maoist cadre to the police.
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December - 14 December - 15
Suspected Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb in the Birendranagar Municipality of Surkhet district on December 15. However, no casualties were reported. Separately, issuing a press statement on December 14, the Maoists have claimed responsibility for
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Suspected Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb in the Birendranagar Municipality of Surkhet district on December 15. However, no casualties were reported. Separately, issuing a press statement on December 14, the Maoists have claimed responsibility for the explosion at a community health center in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City on December 14. The ‘in-charge’ of ‘Eastern Central Command’ of the CPN-M, Aditya, confirmed the attack and said the Maoists would continue such attacks in the future.
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December - 14 
The two-day general strike called by the Maoists to protest against the 'anti-judicial killing and abductions' of their comrades by the security forces have reportedly paralyzed normal life in the Chitwan, Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Syangja and Parbat d
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The two-day general strike called by the Maoists to protest against the 'anti-judicial killing and abductions' of their comrades by the security forces have reportedly paralyzed normal life in the Chitwan, Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Syangja and Parbat districts. The insurgents had detonated bombs at Satupasal and Nuwarabhanjyang in the Syangja district on December 14. However, no casualties were reported in these blasts.
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December - 15 
A civilian, identified as Mohammed Altaf, was abducted and later killed by the terrorists at Chringal Kabukot in the Rajouri district.
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A civilian, identified as Mohammed Altaf, was abducted and later killed by the terrorists at Chringal Kabukot in the Rajouri district.
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December - 15 
A group of seven terrorists are reported to have looted 10 rifles, a wireless set and boxes full of ammunition from a police picket at Singhpura in the Doda district. According to official sources, the terrorists held five police personnel as hostage
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A group of seven terrorists are reported to have looted 10 rifles, a wireless set and boxes full of ammunition from a police picket at Singhpura in the Doda district. According to official sources, the terrorists held five police personnel as hostage while looting the weapons. Before escaping, they also fired a few shots killing a woman, identified as Jana Begum.
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December - 15 
According to The Hindu, four police personnel belonging to the Grey Hounds division were injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in G.K. Veedhi revenu
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According to The Hindu, four police personnel belonging to the Grey Hounds division were injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in G.K. Veedhi revenue division of Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam district on December 15. The incident occurred when a party of 15 Grey Hound personnel was passing by the villages of Kannavaram and Yerracheruvulu. Another media report said that, on the same day, the Naxalites also attacked the Indian Navy helicopter carrying the four injured Grey Hound personnel. The report added that the Naxalites had detonated six landmines.
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December - 15 
At least nine persons were injured in a grenade explosion at Silapathar in the Dhemaji district of Assam on December 15. The blast occurred when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists hurled a grenade targeting a police team enga
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At least nine persons were injured in a grenade explosion at Silapathar in the Dhemaji district of Assam on December 15. The blast occurred when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists hurled a grenade targeting a police team engaged in frisking people and vehicles.
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December - 15 
During another encounter that occurred between Army personnel and a group of three unidentified terrorists at village Chapata in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district, one soldier was killed while the latter managed to escape.
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During another encounter that occurred between Army personnel and a group of three unidentified terrorists at village Chapata in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district, one soldier was killed while the latter managed to escape.
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December - 15 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists attacked a Tripura State Rifles camp at Gajapara under Sidhai police station in West Tripura district. The terrorists later managed to escape after the TSR personnel retaliated.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists attacked a Tripura State Rifles camp at Gajapara under Sidhai police station in West Tripura district. The terrorists later managed to escape after the TSR personnel retaliated.
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December - 15 
In separate incidents on December 15, ULFA terrorists lobbed a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrol party at Sadiya Bazaar in the Tinsukia district. However, nobody was injured in the attack. Another grenade was thrown at the Baram
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In separate incidents on December 15, ULFA terrorists lobbed a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrol party at Sadiya Bazaar in the Tinsukia district. However, nobody was injured in the attack. Another grenade was thrown at the Barama police station in the Nalbari district. However it did not explode and was latter defused by the army personnel.
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December - 15 
In the State, troops are reported to have shot dead five infiltrators at Sarthi Kalan village in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district on December 15. According to Daily Excelsior, the infiltrators were suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals as ther
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In the State, troops are reported to have shot dead five infiltrators at Sarthi Kalan village in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district on December 15. According to Daily Excelsior, the infiltrators were suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals as there were no recoveries of weapons or any incriminating document from their possession.
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December - 15 
On December 15, in Karimnagar district, the State Police Chief, S R Sukumara, denied the Naxalite allegations that police were trying to derail the peace process and asserted that the force was for peace. "We have a vested interest in peace as we ear
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On December 15, in Karimnagar district, the State Police Chief, S R Sukumara, denied the Naxalite allegations that police were trying to derail the peace process and asserted that the force was for peace. "We have a vested interest in peace as we earnestly hope that permanent peace would come to the State," he said.
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December - 15 
On December 15, suspected Kuki terrorists shot dead two persons after dragging them out of a bus plying from Ukhrul to Imphal at Sanakeithel in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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On December 15, suspected Kuki terrorists shot dead two persons after dragging them out of a bus plying from Ukhrul to Imphal at Sanakeithel in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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December - 15 
On December 15, the Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) said a total of 7458 persons were killed in 10,788 incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, North-Eastern States a
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On December 15, the Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) said a total of 7458 persons were killed in 10,788 incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, North-Eastern States and left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) affected states during 2003-2004. During the period up to October 2004, 4322 persons, including civilians, security force personnel and terrorists, were killed in 5624 incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, 1860 persons were killed in 2237 incidents in the North-Eastern states and 1276 persons were killed in 2927 incidents in the Naxalite-affected States. He also replied that during the period, 700 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, 1706 extremists in North-Eastern states and 2552 Naxalites in the Naxalite-affected States were arrested.
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December - 15 
On the same day, suspected terrorists attacked the private residence of Public Works Department chief engineer, Rastrapati, at Singjamei in the Imphal city with hand grenade. No casualties were reported in the blast.
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On the same day, suspected terrorists attacked the private residence of Public Works Department chief engineer, Rastrapati, at Singjamei in the Imphal city with hand grenade. No casualties were reported in the blast.
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December - 15 
One more HNLC cadre, Spurfield Suting alias Phlex, surrendered before the police at Borsora in the West Khasi Hills district on December 15.
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One more HNLC cadre, Spurfield Suting alias Phlex, surrendered before the police at Borsora in the West Khasi Hills district on December 15.
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December - 15 
Six cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), including the ‘secretary’ of its ‘religious affairs’, have reportedly joined the rival Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) recently along with six arms and over 800 round of cartri
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Six cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), including the ‘secretary’ of its ‘religious affairs’, have reportedly joined the rival Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) recently along with six arms and over 800 round of cartridges.
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December - 15 
The Birsa Commando Force (BCF) has threatened the Union and State Governments of launching another movement for a separate Adivasi land if their demands of Scheduled Tribe status were not meet. ‘Chairman’ of the force, D. Hasda, and ‘commander-in-chi
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The Birsa Commando Force (BCF) has threatened the Union and State Governments of launching another movement for a separate Adivasi land if their demands of Scheduled Tribe status were not meet. ‘Chairman’ of the force, D. Hasda, and ‘commander-in-chief’ Birching Munda said Adivasis living in Assam have been exploited and deprived of their right for long.
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December - 15 
The NSCN-K, on December 15, indicated that no reunification could take place with the rival Isak-Muivah faction as long as it had Tangkhuls under its fold. In a statement faxed to the Telegraph, the faction made it clear that it is not interested in
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The NSCN-K, on December 15, indicated that no reunification could take place with the rival Isak-Muivah faction as long as it had Tangkhuls under its fold. In a statement faxed to the Telegraph, the faction made it clear that it is not interested in the integration proposed by Isak-Muivah group saying "Nagas cannot break the old relationship with the Meiteis and Ahoms."
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December - 15 
The Union Home Ministry (MHA), on December 15, described the ULFA’s reaction to the dialogue offer from Prime Minister’s Office as a reflection of its insincerity and directed the security forces to intensify operations against the outfit. The Assam
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The Union Home Ministry (MHA), on December 15, described the ULFA’s reaction to the dialogue offer from Prime Minister’s Office as a reflection of its insincerity and directed the security forces to intensify operations against the outfit. The Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, said in Guwahati on December 15 that the ULFA hitting at soft targets is an "act of desperation" because of dwindling public support, but admitted that the State Government had failed to keep the outfit in check.
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December - 15 
Two suspected LeT cadres who reportedly made an abortive attempt to storm a Border Security Force (BSF) camp at Sopore in the Baramulla district were killed by the BSF personnel. They lobbed at least eight hand grenades and fired indiscriminately wit
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Two suspected LeT cadres who reportedly made an abortive attempt to storm a Border Security Force (BSF) camp at Sopore in the Baramulla district were killed by the BSF personnel. They lobbed at least eight hand grenades and fired indiscriminately with AK-56 rifles before being shot dead in retaliatory action by the BSF personnel. While one BSF personnel was wounded during the incident, the troops also shot dead a civilian mistaking him to be a terrorist. BSF sources later indicated that the civilian had been used for the terrorist action at gunpoint.
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December - 15 
Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter with the troops of Rashtriya Rifles at village Pallad in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on December 15. One AK-56 rifle, one magazine, 11 rounds of ammunition, a rifle w
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Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter with the troops of Rashtriya Rifles at village Pallad in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on December 15. One AK-56 rifle, one magazine, 11 rounds of ammunition, a rifle with one magazine and eight rounds and one .303 rifle were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 15 
Unidentified terrorists fired at and injured a civilian, identified as Pancharai Reang, after raiding his house at Lilahum Para under Ampi police station in the South Tripura district.
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Unidentified terrorists fired at and injured a civilian, identified as Pancharai Reang, after raiding his house at Lilahum Para under Ampi police station in the South Tripura district.
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December - 15 
A landmine exploded near a paramilitary post at Miran Shah in North Waziristan on December 15 injuring two soldiers, according to Daily Times. Military regime spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan, while confirming the blast, however said only one s
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A landmine exploded near a paramilitary post at Miran Shah in North Waziristan on December 15 injuring two soldiers, according to Daily Times. Military regime spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan, while confirming the blast, however said only one soldier was wounded.
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December - 15 
According to Daily Times, two tribesmen were killed and four others sustained injuries during an ambush near Solay Khan Saraey in South Waziristan on December 15-night. They were returning to Tank from Sarokai after voting in the local body elections
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According to Daily Times, two tribesmen were killed and four others sustained injuries during an ambush near Solay Khan Saraey in South Waziristan on December 15-night. They were returning to Tank from Sarokai after voting in the local body elections when armed assailants opened indiscriminate firing on their vehicle.
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December - 15 
According to media reports, at least 21 Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel and six Maoist insurgents were killed in an exchange of fire at Sisnekhola in the Sidwara Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Arghakhanchi district on December 15. Ac
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According to media reports, at least 21 Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel and six Maoist insurgents were killed in an exchange of fire at Sisnekhola in the Sidwara Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Arghakhanchi district on December 15. According to Radio Nepal, hundreds of insurgents had launched an attack on a Unified Command patrol at Sisnekhola. Security sources claimed that the Maoist’s ‘Mangalsen First Brigade’ which was active in expanding bases in Arghakhanchi, Kapilvastu, Dang and Salyan districts might have been involved in this attack.
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December - 15 
In another incident, Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that its personnel foiled a Maoist attempt to destroy the repeater station and over dozen insurgents were killed during the subsequent clash at Bhirpastung in the Lamjung district on Dece
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In another incident, Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that its personnel foiled a Maoist attempt to destroy the repeater station and over dozen insurgents were killed during the subsequent clash at Bhirpastung in the Lamjung district on December 15. Five troops sustained injuries and the RNA personnel also recovered an INSAS rifle, two SLRs and three .303 rifles and hundreds of bombs from the incident site.
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December - 15 
In Doti district, Maoists have reportedly abducted more than 500 students and teachers from different schools in Mudhbhara, Toleni, Dehimandu and other remote villages. Reports said that many students have come to the district headquarters while othe
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In Doti district, Maoists have reportedly abducted more than 500 students and teachers from different schools in Mudhbhara, Toleni, Dehimandu and other remote villages. Reports said that many students have come to the district headquarters while others have fled to India to avoid being abducted.
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December - 15 
In Nepal, around 15,000 people took part in a peace rally in the Dang district headquarters, Ghorahi, on December 15, calling upon the Government and insurgents to eschew violence and resume peace talks ‘with trust and honesty.’ People from various w
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In Nepal, around 15,000 people took part in a peace rally in the Dang district headquarters, Ghorahi, on December 15, calling upon the Government and insurgents to eschew violence and resume peace talks ‘with trust and honesty.’ People from various walks of life including ethnic Tharus, Magars, janajatis, political activists, students, teachers, women, dalit and senior citizens took part in the rally.
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December - 15 
On November 15, the Nepalese cabinet meeting concluded without any decision on amending the Extradition Treaty between Nepal and India. Further, Nepal ministers have rejected the Indian proposal to allow its officials to investigate Nepali citizens w
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On November 15, the Nepalese cabinet meeting concluded without any decision on amending the Extradition Treaty between Nepal and India. Further, Nepal ministers have rejected the Indian proposal to allow its officials to investigate Nepali citizens who have committed crime in Indian soil and added "It will have negative impact if personnel from other countries are allowed to carry out investigation in Nepal." However, Nepal has expressed its willingness to share information and receive feedback to carryout investigation effectively. During the joint-secretary level talks to amend the existing Extradition Treaty, held last week, Indian officials had proposed that officials from both counties be allowed to investigate people accused of crime in one country and who had fled to the other country.
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The Maoists exploded a bomb at the office of Ward no. 18 of Kirtipur Municipality and destroyed the office building on December 16. However, no one was injured in the explosion. Separately, suspected Maoists exploded a bomb targeting the Arati Soap I
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The Maoists exploded a bomb at the office of Ward no. 18 of Kirtipur Municipality and destroyed the office building on December 16. However, no one was injured in the explosion. Separately, suspected Maoists exploded a bomb targeting the Arati Soap Industries and caused damages worth Rupees 20 million in the Bara district on December 15. Elsewhere, the army defused a cylinder bomb placed inside the house of a former secretary, Kirti Bahadur Chanda, at Minbhawan in Kathmandu.
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December - 15 
On December 15, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including seven 9mm sub-machine carbines with 37 magazines, eight 9mm Stenguns with 19 magazines, ten 303 rifles, two locally made guns, four 303 rifle
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On December 15, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including seven 9mm sub-machine carbines with 37 magazines, eight 9mm Stenguns with 19 magazines, ten 303 rifles, two locally made guns, four 303 rifle barrels, 7199 bullets of AK-47 rifle, 2,700 bullets of 7.62mm rifle and 2,400 bullets of 9mm pistol, from Chikonchhari in the Bandarban district. However, no arrests were made in connection with the seizure.
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December - 15 
On the same day, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested five cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from the Chawk Bazaar area in Chittagong city.
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On the same day, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested five cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from the Chawk Bazaar area in Chittagong city.
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December - 15 
The Independent has reported that the current list of the Global Terrorist Organization released by the United States State Department does not contain the name of any terrorist organisation in Bangladesh.
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The Independent has reported that the current list of the Global Terrorist Organization released by the United States State Department does not contain the name of any terrorist organisation in Bangladesh.
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December - 15 
S. P. Thamilselvan, chief of the ‘Political Wing’ of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reportedly told the Norwegian facilitators in Kilinochchi on December 15 that "the responsibility of resurrecting the stalled peace process is entirely
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S. P. Thamilselvan, chief of the ‘Political Wing’ of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reportedly told the Norwegian facilitators in Kilinochchi on December 15 that "the responsibility of resurrecting the stalled peace process is entirely with the government in ensuring that its coalition partners reflect the thinking of the president, if she is in fact really sincere, and her military refrains from coercive and provocative actions." The Norwegian delegation was unable to give any assurance that the Sri Lanka Government will take constructive steps to take the peace process forward, Thamilchelvan claimed after the meeting.
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December - 15 
Suspected LTTE cadres killed a former member of the outfit, identified as Arul Jehan, at Kallady in the Batticaloa district on December 15.
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Suspected LTTE cadres killed a former member of the outfit, identified as Arul Jehan, at Kallady in the Batticaloa district on December 15.
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December - 16 
A terrorist, identified as Gulzar Ahmed Mir, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the troops at Ichhgooza in the Pulwama district on December 16.
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A terrorist, identified as Gulzar Ahmed Mir, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the troops at Ichhgooza in the Pulwama district on December 16.
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December - 16 
An ‘area commander’ of the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), identified as Chintamoni Reang, involved in extortion, was reportedly lynched to death by residents of Dholai block in the Cachar district of Assam on December 16.
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An ‘area commander’ of the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), identified as Chintamoni Reang, involved in extortion, was reportedly lynched to death by residents of Dholai block in the Cachar district of Assam on December 16.
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December - 16 
Briefing the media in Hyderabad after a meeting of senior officials, the Home Minister, K. Jana Reddy, was reluctant to categorically state whether the cease-fire period, due to lapse on December 16, today, would be extended. "We have not thought abo
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Briefing the media in Hyderabad after a meeting of senior officials, the Home Minister, K. Jana Reddy, was reluctant to categorically state whether the cease-fire period, due to lapse on December 16, today, would be extended. "We have not thought about extension of the ceasefire period. We want them to observe restraint," the Home Minister said.
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December - 16 
Businessman Nitai Saha, abducted on December 13 from Boxirhat in the Dhubri district by suspected ULFA terrorists, reportedly returned home on December 16.
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Businessman Nitai Saha, abducted on December 13 from Boxirhat in the Dhubri district by suspected ULFA terrorists, reportedly returned home on December 16.
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December - 16 
Delayed reports have indicated that a Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Khim Raj Bhatt, was arrested by security forces in the Indian State of Uttaranchal on December 16.
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Delayed reports have indicated that a Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Khim Raj Bhatt, was arrested by security forces in the Indian State of Uttaranchal on December 16.
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December - 16 
During an interview to the British Broadcasting Corporation over telephone on an unspecified day, the self-styled chief of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), RK Meghen alias Sanayaima, expressed its desire to commence negotiations only if t
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During an interview to the British Broadcasting Corporation over telephone on an unspecified day, the self-styled chief of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), RK Meghen alias Sanayaima, expressed its desire to commence negotiations only if the Indian Government agreed to discuss the issue of Manipur’s sovereignty and negotiate in a foreign country under the aegis of the United Nations.
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December - 16 
Even as the six months-long cease-fire between left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) and the Andhra Pradesh Government ended on December 16, there was no announcement by the State Government, thus far, on the extension of the truce. Accordin
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Even as the six months-long cease-fire between left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) and the Andhra Pradesh Government ended on December 16, there was no announcement by the State Government, thus far, on the extension of the truce. According to The Hindu, the Government is reluctant to officially commit itself to a cease-fire extension and is arguing that as there is no such "formal agreement" there is no necessity to extend it. Commenting on the extension, Home Minister K Jana Reddy is reported to have said, "We have not given any thought at all to this issue… We are ready to face any challenges that are thrown by the Naxalites." He also added, "With or without the ceasefire it is the same for the Naxalites as they are acting as per their whims and fancies, extorting money from the poor and helpless and blasting the landmines."
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December - 16 
In the capital city of Srinagar, suspected terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting a patrol party near Khanyar Police Station injuring six police personnel.
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In the capital city of Srinagar, suspected terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting a patrol party near Khanyar Police Station injuring six police personnel.
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December - 16 
In the State, one person was wounded when suspected counter-insurgents lobbed a hand grenade in the direction of a group of local contractors at Qazigund.
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In the State, one person was wounded when suspected counter-insurgents lobbed a hand grenade in the direction of a group of local contractors at Qazigund.
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December - 16 
On December 16, one person was killed and 12 others sustained injuries when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists lobbed a grenade in the Paltan Bazaar area of Guwahati city. Meanwhile, security across Assam has been put on maxi
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On December 16, one person was killed and 12 others sustained injuries when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists lobbed a grenade in the Paltan Bazaar area of Guwahati city. Meanwhile, security across Assam has been put on maximum alert in the wake of the series of bomb blasts and grenade attacks.
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December - 16 
On December 16, the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) said the Union Government was examining the possibility of setting up a Unified Command of security forces in the
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On December 16, the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) said the Union Government was examining the possibility of setting up a Unified Command of security forces in the insurgency-affected north-eastern region but was not enthused by the response of Bangladesh to India's security-related concerns. "The response of Bangladesh has been positive but not very convincing. We are talking with them. We expect more positive response from Dhaka,'' said Patil. As part of the stepped up anti-insurgency measures, the Home Minister stated that the strength of paramilitary forces was being raised by another 209 battalions. He also informed that the border fencing in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab as a ‘great success' to check infiltration. He also said the Government proposed to put up fencing along the 4,000 kilometer India-Bangladesh border.
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December - 16 
On the same day, a major train disaster was averted following the timely detection of an explosive device on the tracks between Kamrup and Laopani section of the Northeast Frontier Railway in Nagaon district. A goods train carrying high-speed diesel
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On the same day, a major train disaster was averted following the timely detection of an explosive device on the tracks between Kamrup and Laopani section of the Northeast Frontier Railway in Nagaon district. A goods train carrying high-speed diesel was scheduled to cross the area at that time.
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December - 16 
On the same day, the Imphal West district police defused a Chinese-made bomb near a private clinic in Imphal city.
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On the same day, the Imphal West district police defused a Chinese-made bomb near a private clinic in Imphal city.
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December - 16 
Rajya Sabha Chairman, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, on December 16, directed Patil to enquire into the episode of an erstwhile People’s War Group (PWG) ‘military commander's’ interview to a television channel, in which, the leader had admitted his outfit'
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Rajya Sabha Chairman, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, on December 16, directed Patil to enquire into the episode of an erstwhile People’s War Group (PWG) ‘military commander's’ interview to a television channel, in which, the leader had admitted his outfit's links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and had claimed that the present ruling dispensation was sympathetic to the Naxalites.
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December - 16 
Terrorists belonging to the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) are reported to have killed a former president of the All Tribal Students Union-Manipur (ATSUM), identified as E. Vungkholian Paite, and another person at Lamphelpat in the Imphal city of Mani
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Terrorists belonging to the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) are reported to have killed a former president of the All Tribal Students Union-Manipur (ATSUM), identified as E. Vungkholian Paite, and another person at Lamphelpat in the Imphal city of Manipur on December 16. According to a ZRA statement, they were ‘awarded capital punishment’ for conspiring against the outfit.
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December - 16 
The dead body of a civilian, identified as Meraj-ud-din Shah, was recovered on December 16 from Dadarhama Chowk in Ganderbal. He had been abducted by suspected terrorists a day earlier.
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The dead body of a civilian, identified as Meraj-ud-din Shah, was recovered on December 16 from Dadarhama Chowk in Ganderbal. He had been abducted by suspected terrorists a day earlier.
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December - 16 
The Naxalite emissaries, Vara Vara Rao, Kalyan Rao and Ghaddar, reportedly said that the hesitation of the Government to extend the cease-fire exposes their lack of sincerity towards peace talks. Earlier, the CPI-Maoist ‘state secretary’, Ramakrishna
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The Naxalite emissaries, Vara Vara Rao, Kalyan Rao and Ghaddar, reportedly said that the hesitation of the Government to extend the cease-fire exposes their lack of sincerity towards peace talks. Earlier, the CPI-Maoist ‘state secretary’, Ramakrishna, in a letter to the Chief Minister had warned that if the police continue its attacks on the Naxalites, they would also be forced to retaliate.
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December - 16 
President Pervez Musharraf said on December 16 that the Government will neutralise all anti-Pakistan movements, especially in Balochistan. "We are gathering information through intelligence and other sources that who is doing what in the area and I w
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President Pervez Musharraf said on December 16 that the Government will neutralise all anti-Pakistan movements, especially in Balochistan. "We are gathering information through intelligence and other sources that who is doing what in the area and I warn them because when the government starts action against them, they will be crushed," Gen. Musharraf stated while addressing a group of journalists at Turbat during his two-day visit to the province.
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December - 16 
The police are reported to have arrested two terrorists and seized nine kilogram of explosives from their hideout in Karachi on December 16. The men belonged to the outlawed Shia group, Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP), said Gul Hameed Summoon, a Depu
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The police are reported to have arrested two terrorists and seized nine kilogram of explosives from their hideout in Karachi on December 16. The men belonged to the outlawed Shia group, Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP), said Gul Hameed Summoon, a Deputy Inspector General of Police.
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December - 16 December - 17
A group of armed Maoist insurgents reportedly killed a civilian, identified as Padam Hamal, at Choprak in the Gorkha district on December 16. A group of Maoist insurgents also detonated a bomb inside the building of the Land Revenue Office at Byas Ch
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A group of armed Maoist insurgents reportedly killed a civilian, identified as Padam Hamal, at Choprak in the Gorkha district on December 16. A group of Maoist insurgents also detonated a bomb inside the building of the Land Revenue Office at Byas Chowk in Bhaktapur municipality on December 17. However, nobody was injured in the incident.
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December - 16 
According to reports from the capital, unidentified persons threw a socket bomb and caused a minor explosion at the house of a businessman, identified as Prabhaker SJB Rana, at Tahachal in Kathmandu on December 16. Radio Nepal reports said that a Mao
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According to reports from the capital, unidentified persons threw a socket bomb and caused a minor explosion at the house of a businessman, identified as Prabhaker SJB Rana, at Tahachal in Kathmandu on December 16. Radio Nepal reports said that a Maoist leader in the Kathmandu valley, Aditya, refused his party’s involvement in the attack. However, no casualties have been reported from the incident site.
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December - 16 
At least 17 Maoist insurgents, including five women cadres, and two civilians were killed during a security forces’ operation at Naumule in the Dailekh district on December 16. The troops had reportedly launched aerial raids during a meeting of the M
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At least 17 Maoist insurgents, including five women cadres, and two civilians were killed during a security forces’ operation at Naumule in the Dailekh district on December 16. The troops had reportedly launched aerial raids during a meeting of the Maoist-affiliated Dalit Liberation Front. Official sources claimed that the insurgents also took away at least 40 injured cadres from the incident site. Three sacks of socket bombs were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 16 
Delayed reports have indicated that a Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Khim Raj Bhatt, was arrested by security forces in the Indian State of Uttaranchal on December 16.
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Delayed reports have indicated that a Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Khim Raj Bhatt, was arrested by security forces in the Indian State of Uttaranchal on December 16.
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December - 16 
On December 16, the Maoists released four persons, including a Swiss citizen, after holding them captive for 24 hours.
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On December 16, the Maoists released four persons, including a Swiss citizen, after holding them captive for 24 hours.
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December - 16 December - 17
The insurgents abducted 103 Government schoolteachers from the Bulingtar, Arkhala, Ruchang, Jaubari, Dandapheri, Dhobadi areas of Nawalparasi district on December 17. They reportedly abducted the teachers to train them on ‘people’s education’ at an u
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The insurgents abducted 103 Government schoolteachers from the Bulingtar, Arkhala, Ruchang, Jaubari, Dandapheri, Dhobadi areas of Nawalparasi district on December 17. They reportedly abducted the teachers to train them on ‘people’s education’ at an undisclosed location. Further, Kathmandu Post has reported that the Maoists imposed an indefinite blockade and set up check-posts along the way to the district headquarters in order to ban the public movement in Gorkha district from December 16.
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December - 16 
The Islamist militant group, Muslim Resurgence Group, reportedly enforced a shut-down in the Batticaloa and Amparai districts on December 16. The shut-down was declared by the militants in protest against the inaction of Muslim politicians whom they
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The Islamist militant group, Muslim Resurgence Group, reportedly enforced a shut-down in the Batticaloa and Amparai districts on December 16. The shut-down was declared by the militants in protest against the inaction of Muslim politicians whom they described as "venal opportunists". Business centers were closed and normal life was reported to have been affected in the districts.
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December - 17 
A ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Umar alias Bravo 1, was shot dead during a joint operation by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group in the Surankote area of Poonch district on December 17.
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A ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Umar alias Bravo 1, was shot dead during a joint operation by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group in the Surankote area of Poonch district on December 17. While two of his associates managed to escape into a dense forest area, one AK-47 rifle, one magazine and a diary were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 17 
A civilian, Bilal Ahmed Dar, was abducted by a group of terrorists and later killed during custody at Begpora in the Pulwama district.
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A civilian, Bilal Ahmed Dar, was abducted by a group of terrorists and later killed during custody at Begpora in the Pulwama district.
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December - 17 
A hardcore NLFT terrorist belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Khantamani Jamatia, was arrested from Thui Thampui village under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura district on December 17.
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A hardcore NLFT terrorist belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Khantamani Jamatia, was arrested from Thui Thampui village under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura district on December 17.
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December - 17 
According to The Hindu, on December 17, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, rejected the demand of left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfit, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), to halt the policing of s
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According to The Hindu, on December 17, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, rejected the demand of left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfit, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), to halt the policing of sensitive villages on the ground that the Government had to fulfill its constitutional obligation of maintaining law and order. "Ideology is not a license to possess weapons. It cannot be allowed," he said. The Chief Minister also said that the question of extending the cease-fire was irrelevant as long as the Naxalites vitiated the atmosphere. "Reports suggest that several roads have been extensively mined in the State. The recent landmine explosion at G.K.Veedhi in Visakhapatnam district is not a welcome development for sustaining peace, '' he added.
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December - 17 
An unidentified cadre of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), armed wing of the Adino Phizo-led Naga National Council (NNC), was killed by unidentified gunmen at Kohima on December 17.
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An unidentified cadre of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), armed wing of the Adino Phizo-led Naga National Council (NNC), was killed by unidentified gunmen at Kohima on December 17.
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December - 17 
Following intelligence reports about the possible attack by Naxalites anytime in Karimnagar district, all police stations, particularly in the Naxalite-affected areas, have been put on a high alert.
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Following intelligence reports about the possible attack by Naxalites anytime in Karimnagar district, all police stations, particularly in the Naxalite-affected areas, have been put on a high alert.
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December - 17 
In an e-mail message, ‘Chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Arabinda Rajkhowa, on December 17, said that the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Baruah, has fallen ill and is being shifted to a safe location for surgery. He furt
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In an e-mail message, ‘Chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Arabinda Rajkhowa, on December 17, said that the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Baruah, has fallen ill and is being shifted to a safe location for surgery. He further requested organizations, intellectuals, journalists and others, with whom Baruah had been maintaining regular communication, to send their suggestions and other feedback directly to him.
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December - 17 
In another incident, a Special Police Officer, Gulzar Ahmed Malla, was shot at and wounded by terrorists at Batmaloo in the Baramulla district.
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In another incident, a Special Police Officer, Gulzar Ahmed Malla, was shot at and wounded by terrorists at Batmaloo in the Baramulla district.
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December - 17 
In Assam, questioning the NDFB’s commitment to the peace process, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) said on December 17 that the militant group’s unilateral cease-fire was merely a ploy to buy time and regroup. ABSU president, Rabiram Narzary, alle
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In Assam, questioning the NDFB’s commitment to the peace process, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) said on December 17 that the militant group’s unilateral cease-fire was merely a ploy to buy time and regroup. ABSU president, Rabiram Narzary, alleged that the outfit, despite its unilateral cease-fire, is still collecting ‘Bodoland Tax’ from the villages under Kokrajhar and newly created Chirang district.
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December - 17 
In the State, a suspected terrorist, identified as Abdul Hameed, was arrested from Sam Samad in the Rajouri district.
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In the State, a suspected terrorist, identified as Abdul Hameed, was arrested from Sam Samad in the Rajouri district.
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December - 17 
N Bijoy Singh and R K Ranjan, Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of the Manipur University, who had been abducted from the campus on December 13 were released on December 17 after being shot in their legs by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). According t
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N Bijoy Singh and R K Ranjan, Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of the Manipur University, who had been abducted from the campus on December 13 were released on December 17 after being shot in their legs by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). According to a KYKL statement, both were ‘punished’ for flouting rules in the appointment of the Director of the Audio Visual Research Centre in Manipur University.
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December - 17 
On December 17, the Home Minister, K. Jana Reddy, said in Nalgonda district that the Government would decide dates for the second round of peace talks without any delay, if the "Naxalites too create a conducive atmosphere by maintaining restraint."
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On December 17, the Home Minister, K. Jana Reddy, said in Nalgonda district that the Government would decide dates for the second round of peace talks without any delay, if the "Naxalites too create a conducive atmosphere by maintaining restraint."
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December - 17 
On December 17, the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi (NLFT-N) signed a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the Union Government and the State Government of Tripura to surrender arms and ammunition. However, separate reports suggested t
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On December 17, the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi (NLFT-N) signed a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the Union Government and the State Government of Tripura to surrender arms and ammunition. However, separate reports suggested that the MoS was signed in the absence of the chief of the outfit, Nayanbashi Jamatiya, who has opted out of the peace process and returned to his base in Bangladesh. The outfit had signed a cessation of hostility agreement with the Union Government in April 2004 and held three meetings with the Government representatives so far.
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December - 17 
On the same day, two terrorists, ‘sergeant major’ Medhi of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre Gwgwm Brahma alias Singkhaulang, surrendered before the troops at Panbari in the Dhubri dis
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On the same day, two terrorists, ‘sergeant major’ Medhi of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre Gwgwm Brahma alias Singkhaulang, surrendered before the troops at Panbari in the Dhubri district. They also deposited one Chinese grenade, 250 rounds of AK ammunition and 22 rounds of 9mm cartridges.
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December - 17 
One member of the Konalova squad belonging to the CPI-Maoist surrendered before the Visakhapatnam police chief, Sanjay Kumar Jain, on December 17.
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One member of the Konalova squad belonging to the CPI-Maoist surrendered before the Visakhapatnam police chief, Sanjay Kumar Jain, on December 17.
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December - 17 
The Minister of State for Home, Rockybul Hussain, informed the State Legislative Assembly on December 17 that during the last eight months from April to November 2004, terrorists triggered 78 bomb blasts in Assam killing at least 54 people and injuri
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The Minister of State for Home, Rockybul Hussain, informed the State Legislative Assembly on December 17 that during the last eight months from April to November 2004, terrorists triggered 78 bomb blasts in Assam killing at least 54 people and injuring 294 others. During the same period, 68 terrorists, including 43 ULFA and 16 NDFB cadres, were killed in separate encounters with the security forces. On the same day, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi noted that the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was perpetrating violence in the State through ULFA to destabilize the region.
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December - 17 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Noucha, at Kwarok Maring village in the Thoubal district of Manipur on December 17. The killing is suspected to be the result of infighting in th
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Noucha, at Kwarok Maring village in the Thoubal district of Manipur on December 17. The killing is suspected to be the result of infighting in the outfit.
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December - 17 
A military vehicle was damaged when an improvised device exploded on the road near Nano. However, no loss of life or injuries has been reported.
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A military vehicle was damaged when an improvised device exploded on the road near Nano. However, no loss of life or injuries has been reported.
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December - 17 
According to Daily Times, security agencies released Maulana Fazlur Rehman Khalil, chief of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM, now known as Jamiat-ul-Ansar), on December 17 after seven months of detention. "Maulana Khalil was detained for allegedly sendi
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According to Daily Times, security agencies released Maulana Fazlur Rehman Khalil, chief of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM, now known as Jamiat-ul-Ansar), on December 17 after seven months of detention. "Maulana Khalil was detained for allegedly sending militants into Afghanistan," sources told Daily Times. He is also alleged to have been part of the conspiracy to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf in December 2003 at Rawalpindi.
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December - 17 
According to Dawn, military sources have indicated that during the first week of October 2004, Rupees 60 million was distributed through the Al Qaeda network to its three key operatives in the Waziristan area. One of the recipients was fugitive triba
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According to Dawn, military sources have indicated that during the first week of October 2004, Rupees 60 million was distributed through the Al Qaeda network to its three key operatives in the Waziristan area. One of the recipients was fugitive tribal militant leader, Abdullah Mehsud, said sources. The cash, mostly in dollars, comes generally from countries in the Middle East and Central Asia and large amounts are distributed among local people to provide refuge to foreign militants. It was found that in one particular case, a Madrassa (seminary) was paid Rs100, 000 for providing shelter to militants for one month.
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December - 17 
Military authorities in South Waziristan have also launched a hunt for three top militants - Uzbek national Yaldeshev, Abdullah Mehsud and Baitullah Mehsud, the ‘commander’ of militant forces in Mehsud territory, according to Dawn. Military sources i
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Military authorities in South Waziristan have also launched a hunt for three top militants - Uzbek national Yaldeshev, Abdullah Mehsud and Baitullah Mehsud, the ‘commander’ of militant forces in Mehsud territory, according to Dawn. Military sources in Waziristan claim that Abdullah Mehsud is now left with only about 15 hardcore militants around him.
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December - 17 
The Government announced, on December 17, a Rupees five million reward for the capture of Waziristan-based tribal militant Abdullah Mehsud. Col. Zahid of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) told a private television channel that the reward wou
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The Government announced, on December 17, a Rupees five million reward for the capture of Waziristan-based tribal militant Abdullah Mehsud. Col. Zahid of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) told a private television channel that the reward would be given to anyone who assisted the military in capturing Mehsud. He also said that Peshawar Corps Commander, Lt. Gen. Safdar Hussain, had announced the reward during a meeting with tribal elders from the Shabikhel and Shamankhel Mehsud sub-tribes on December 16. Abdullah Mehsud had reportedly gone into hiding after a military offensive in the Mehsud tribal territory in South Waziristan during November 2004.
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December - 17 
The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested two terrorist suspects after they raided a house in the Steel Township’s phase 1 area on December 17. While one of them is an Arab the other is a Pakistani, according to Daily Times. A satellite phone,
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The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested two terrorist suspects after they raided a house in the Steel Township’s phase 1 area on December 17. While one of them is an Arab the other is a Pakistani, according to Daily Times. A satellite phone, two mobile phones, one laptop computer, Rupees 100,000 and three forged National Identity Cards were recovered from their possession.
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December - 17 
Two South Africans detained in Pakistan during a terrorism investigation have reportedly been deported to South Africa, the National Police Commissioner’s office said on December 17. The office told The South African Press Association that Feroz Ganc
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Two South Africans detained in Pakistan during a terrorism investigation have reportedly been deported to South Africa, the National Police Commissioner’s office said on December 17. The office told The South African Press Association that Feroz Ganchi and Zubair Ismail were deported to South Africa on December 15 and questioned by the South African police upon their arrival. Ganchi and Ismail were detained in Gujarat on July 25 after a 12-hour gun-battle with the security forces.
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December - 17 
During a meeting in Kathmandu on December 17, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank Nepal Resident Mission (ADB NRM), Sultan Hafeez Rahman, said that the on-going conflict has affected almost all the ADB-assisted projects in Nepal. He noted
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During a meeting in Kathmandu on December 17, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank Nepal Resident Mission (ADB NRM), Sultan Hafeez Rahman, said that the on-going conflict has affected almost all the ADB-assisted projects in Nepal. He noted that the organisation had refused to ‘register’ their developmental programmes with the insurgents to continue in rural areas.
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December - 17 
Nepal Samacharpatra, quoting official sources, said the Armed Police Force (APF) has placed a demand for 3,500 more personnel with the Government and the Home Minister, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has submitted a proposal to this effect to the council of m
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Nepal Samacharpatra, quoting official sources, said the Armed Police Force (APF) has placed a demand for 3,500 more personnel with the Government and the Home Minister, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has submitted a proposal to this effect to the council of ministers. Further, APF has proposed to set up bases in Narayani, Sagarmatha and Gandaki zones to make it present in all 14 zones in the country.
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December - 17 
On December 17, Mofakkar Chowdhury alias Shahid Hossain, one of the founders of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was reportedly killed in a shootout between PBCP cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion personnel at Baliap
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On December 17, Mofakkar Chowdhury alias Shahid Hossain, one of the founders of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was reportedly killed in a shootout between PBCP cadres and the Rapid Action Battalion personnel at Baliapara village in the Kushtia district. Two pistols, one light gun and a few rounds of bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 18 
A group of terrorists reportedly shot dead a 70-year-old activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), identified as Abdul Gani Wani, at Shingru village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on December 18. In a separate attack, terrorist
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A group of terrorists reportedly shot dead a 70-year-old activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), identified as Abdul Gani Wani, at Shingru village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on December 18. In a separate attack, terrorists abducted and later shot dead a youth, identified as Manzoor Ahmed Wani, at Kanir in the Chadoura area of Budgam district.
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December - 18 
A terrorist affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Umar Mustafa, was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Dandidhara in the Surankote area of Poonch district on December 18. One AK rifle, three magazines, one radio set and a
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A terrorist affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Umar Mustafa, was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Dandidhara in the Surankote area of Poonch district on December 18. One AK rifle, three magazines, one radio set and a large quantity of eatables were recovered from the incident site. The operation was continuing as the security forces’ were pursuing an associate of Mustafa who had managed to escape during the initial round of firing, according to Daily Excelsior.
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December - 18 
Army personnel are reported to have averted a major terrorist strike when they defused two improvised explosive devices at Mirza Morh on the Jammu-Poonch road on December 18. During another search operation in the Snehi area of Surankote, police reco
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Army personnel are reported to have averted a major terrorist strike when they defused two improvised explosive devices at Mirza Morh on the Jammu-Poonch road on December 18. During another search operation in the Snehi area of Surankote, police recovered three kilograms of RDX, two battery chargers, one pistol with one magazine and seven rounds of ammunition, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) with five grenades, two anti-tank grenades, two RPG shells and one wireless set. Separately, security forces recovered one AK rifle, three magazines, 95 rounds of ammunition, 20 kilograms of explosives and three detonators during a search operation at Sungli in the Doda district. Troops also seized three AK-56 rifles, 25 UBGL grenades, 26 hand grenades and seven kilograms of RDX from the Dooraswami forest area in Kupwara district.
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December - 18 
In the State, an improvised device exploded at a cemetery in the Harman village of Pulwama district without causing any damage.
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In the State, an improvised device exploded at a cemetery in the Harman village of Pulwama district without causing any damage.
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December - 18 
On December 18, six persons were reportedly injured as suspected terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) lobbed a grenade targeting a vehicle in the Noonmati area of Guwahati city.
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On December 18, six persons were reportedly injured as suspected terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) lobbed a grenade targeting a vehicle in the Noonmati area of Guwahati city.
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December - 18 
On December 18, three Maoist insurgents hailing from Bhutan were reportedly arrested at Manglabari on the India-Bhutan border in North Bengal. A large number of leaflets were recovered from their possession. The interrogation revealed that an estimat
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On December 18, three Maoist insurgents hailing from Bhutan were reportedly arrested at Manglabari on the India-Bhutan border in North Bengal. A large number of leaflets were recovered from their possession. The interrogation revealed that an estimated 60 to 70 insurgents have entered different parts of the Dooar region in North Bengal in 2004. Official sources further said that front-ranking leaders of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have visited the Jhapa area in eastern Nepal and have participated in several meetings with Maoist leaders in the past.
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December - 18 
The security forces raided a terrorist hideout and arrested a hardcore National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT) terrorist, identified as Parimal Debbarma, from Bashi Kobra village under Jirania police station in the West Tripur
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The security forces raided a terrorist hideout and arrested a hardcore National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT) terrorist, identified as Parimal Debbarma, from Bashi Kobra village under Jirania police station in the West Tripura district on December 18.
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December - 18 
A bomb explosion was reported from the minister’s block of the Civil Secretariat in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on December 18. However, there were no casualties. Capital City Police Officer, Parvez Rafi Bhatti, was quoted as saying
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A bomb explosion was reported from the minister’s block of the Civil Secretariat in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on December 18. However, there were no casualties. Capital City Police Officer, Parvez Rafi Bhatti, was quoted as saying in Daily Times that two suspects had been arrested after the explosion.
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December - 18 
Two tribesmen were reported to have died while seven others and five Rangers personnel were wounded when Bugti tribesmen attacked a Rangers post in the border area near Rojhan in Multan on December 18. "We retaliated when more than a dozen tribesmen
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Two tribesmen were reported to have died while seven others and five Rangers personnel were wounded when Bugti tribesmen attacked a Rangers post in the border area near Rojhan in Multan on December 18. "We retaliated when more than a dozen tribesmen attacked our post in the tri-border area on Friday night. We killed the two attackers and injured another seven," said an unnamed Rangers official.
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December - 18 December - 19
A ‘commander’ of the Maoist 18th ‘Battalion Company A’, identified as Mani Rai, surrendered before the administration in Itahari district on December 19. Further, the Maoists abducted three teachers of a school at Badkhola on December 18.
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A ‘commander’ of the Maoist 18th ‘Battalion Company A’, identified as Mani Rai, surrendered before the administration in Itahari district on December 19. Further, the Maoists abducted three teachers of a school at Badkhola on December 18.
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December - 18 December - 19
A group of armed Maoists abducted the Nepali Congress district vice-chairman, Bir Bahadur Hamal, from his residence in Kailali on December 18. Also, security forces reportedly defused a bomb planted by the insurgents in Nepalgunj Medical College Teac
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A group of armed Maoists abducted the Nepali Congress district vice-chairman, Bir Bahadur Hamal, from his residence in Kailali on December 18. Also, security forces reportedly defused a bomb planted by the insurgents in Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital on December 18. Further, thousands of people reportedly took part in a peace rally calling upon the Government and Maoists to eschew violence and resume peace talks in Dhangadhi in Kailali district, on December 19.
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December - 18 
According to media reports, security forces have killed six persons belonging to the student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (CPN-M), the All Nepal National Independent Students' Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), in the Sanischare Village D
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According to media reports, security forces have killed six persons belonging to the student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (CPN-M), the All Nepal National Independent Students' Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), in the Sanischare Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Morang district on December 18. In the same district, six Maoists - members of a 'special task force'- were killed by troops on December 18.
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December - 18 
At least four police personnel, including an inspector, were reportedly killed and three others sustained injuries when Maoist insurgents attacked the Ilaka Police Post at Sankhu near capital Kathmandu on December 18. One of the Maoists was killed in
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At least four police personnel, including an inspector, were reportedly killed and three others sustained injuries when Maoist insurgents attacked the Ilaka Police Post at Sankhu near capital Kathmandu on December 18. One of the Maoists was killed in retaliatory action by the police. According to Nepal News, the insurgents attacked the post after erecting obstructions on a bridge nearby the police post in order to block the traffic.
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December - 18 
In Nepal, security force personnel arrested two suspected Maoists from the Nahatol area in Lalitpur district on December 18 when they attempted to hide the socket bombs they were carrying.
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In Nepal, security force personnel arrested two suspected Maoists from the Nahatol area in Lalitpur district on December 18 when they attempted to hide the socket bombs they were carrying.
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December - 18 
The insurgents released over 100 teachers on December 18 after forcing them to attend ‘re-education’ classes. They had abducted these teachers from various schools based in the remote areas of the southern district of Nawalparasi on December 16.
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The insurgents released over 100 teachers on December 18 after forcing them to attend ‘re-education’ classes. They had abducted these teachers from various schools based in the remote areas of the southern district of Nawalparasi on December 16.
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December - 18 
On December 18, three Maoist insurgents hailing from Bhutan were reportedly arrested at Manglabari on the India-Bhutan border in North Bengal. A large number of leaflets were recovered from their possession. The interrogation revealed that an estimat
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On December 18, three Maoist insurgents hailing from Bhutan were reportedly arrested at Manglabari on the India-Bhutan border in North Bengal. A large number of leaflets were recovered from their possession. The interrogation revealed that an estimated 60 to 70 insurgents have entered different parts of the Dooar region in North Bengal in 2004. Official sources further said that front-ranking leaders of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have visited the Jhapa area in eastern Nepal and have participated in several meetings with Maoist leaders in the past.
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December - 18 
On December 18, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed during a cross-fire between PBCP cadres and the police in Jessore district. On the same day, a cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz was killed in an
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On December 18, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed during a cross-fire between PBCP cadres and the police in Jessore district. On the same day, a cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz was killed in an encounter at Joynabad village under Kumarkhali sub-district of Kushtia district. Also, a PBCP-Marxist Leninist (PBCP-ML) leader was killed in a crossfire with security forces at Sonakhali village in the Meherpur district. Police recovered a pipe gun and a shutter gun with five bullets from the site of the encounter.
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December - 19 
A ‘tehsil commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Mohammed Hafiz Bhat alias Danish, was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Sherkhi Katari Gali in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on December 19. While two of his
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A ‘tehsil commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Mohammed Hafiz Bhat alias Danish, was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Sherkhi Katari Gali in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on December 19. While two of his associates managed to escape, a large quantity of ration and some arms and ammunition were recovered from the hideout where he was killed.
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December - 19 
Another NLFT terrorist belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Premhari Jamatia alias Rabi Dhang, was arrested from Krishnamohan Para village under Raishayabari police station.
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Another NLFT terrorist belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, Premhari Jamatia alias Rabi Dhang, was arrested from Krishnamohan Para village under Raishayabari police station.
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December - 19 
In a related development, the CPI-Maoist ‘Andhra Orissa Border Zonal Committee secretary’, Sudhakar, demanded the continuation of the cease-fire agreement and initiation of the second phase of talks. He also alleged that Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara
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In a related development, the CPI-Maoist ‘Andhra Orissa Border Zonal Committee secretary’, Sudhakar, demanded the continuation of the cease-fire agreement and initiation of the second phase of talks. He also alleged that Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s instructions to the police and district collectors to curb Naxalite activities and State Police Chief Sukumara’s warning to Naxalites to surrender arms or face encounters, were provocative and vitiated the peaceful atmosphere in the State.
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December - 19 
In another incident, a young girl, identified as Sakeena Bano, was abducted and later killed by a group of three terrorists in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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In another incident, a young girl, identified as Sakeena Bano, was abducted and later killed by a group of three terrorists in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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December - 19 
On December 19, in Karimnagar, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) representative and revolutionary writer, Varavara Rao, stated that the Andhra Pradesh Government should revive the peace talks with the left-wing extremist (also known as
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On December 19, in Karimnagar, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) representative and revolutionary writer, Varavara Rao, stated that the Andhra Pradesh Government should revive the peace talks with the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalites) and demanded that combing operations by the police should stop immediately. He also sought extension of cease-fire by another three months. Rao noted, "We are ready for peace talks and the Government is free to make the arms issue the first item on the agenda for the second round of dialogue.''
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December - 19 
On December 19, suspected Kuki terrorists shot at and injured seven persons, including four women, at Keithelmanbi in the Senapati district of Manipur for vending wine despite being ‘warned’ by the outfit.
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On December 19, suspected Kuki terrorists shot at and injured seven persons, including four women, at Keithelmanbi in the Senapati district of Manipur for vending wine despite being ‘warned’ by the outfit.
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December - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janashakti (Ramachandran) ‘group leader’, G.V. Raghavulu, has threatened to intensify its movement for land distribution in the Godavari district by involving public in a large scale.
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The Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janashakti (Ramachandran) ‘group leader’, G.V. Raghavulu, has threatened to intensify its movement for land distribution in the Godavari district by involving public in a large scale.
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December - 19 
The Imphal West district police commandos arrested a ‘lance corporal’, identified as Salam Samananda alias Borajao, belonging to an unspecified militant outfit from a shopping complex located in the heart of Imphal city on December 19.
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The Imphal West district police commandos arrested a ‘lance corporal’, identified as Salam Samananda alias Borajao, belonging to an unspecified militant outfit from a shopping complex located in the heart of Imphal city on December 19.
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December - 19 
The Sentinel, quoting intelligence sources, stated that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has hired about 50 cadres from the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) to carry out subversive activities in Assam during the last five days. The State has witn
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The Sentinel, quoting intelligence sources, stated that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has hired about 50 cadres from the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) to carry out subversive activities in Assam during the last five days. The State has witnessed 15 bomb blasts since December 13, including five in Guwahati city, leading to the death of four people and injuries to approximately 100. In a separate report, the Assam Tribune, quoting official sources said that the ULFA has established links with the Maoist insurgents in Nepal and has been trying to set up camps in that country.
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December - 19 
The Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel arrested an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist, identified as Bhulu Munda, from Old Tuihasin village under Khowai police station in the West Tripura district on December 19.
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The Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel arrested an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist, identified as Bhulu Munda, from Old Tuihasin village under Khowai police station in the West Tripura district on December 19.
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December - 19 
Two surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres, identified as Barlin Kharnoir and Firestar Rapsang, were arrested on charges of car-lifting from the Bara Bazar area of State capital Shillong on December 19.
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Two surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres, identified as Barlin Kharnoir and Firestar Rapsang, were arrested on charges of car-lifting from the Bara Bazar area of State capital Shillong on December 19.
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December - 19 
According to The News, a 12-year-old boy, identified as Muslihuddin, was killed during a bomb explosion outside a seminary at Lalazai near Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, on December 19.
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According to The News, a 12-year-old boy, identified as Muslihuddin, was killed during a bomb explosion outside a seminary at Lalazai near Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, on December 19.
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December - 19 
Senior Al Qaeda operative, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, personally carried out the execution of Wall Street Journal reporter, Daniel Pearl, according to a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analysis of the video-taped beheading of the journalist, The S
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Senior Al Qaeda operative, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, personally carried out the execution of Wall Street Journal reporter, Daniel Pearl, according to a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analysis of the video-taped beheading of the journalist, The Sunday Times has reported. Mohammed, who is alleged to have been the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, was arrested in Pakistan during March 2003.
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December - 19 
Waziristan-based tribal militant, Abdullah Mehsud, on December 19 claimed responsibility for the bomb blast a day earlier at the Civil Secretariat in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province. Muhammad Yousaf, claiming to be Mehsud’s spokesperson,
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Waziristan-based tribal militant, Abdullah Mehsud, on December 19 claimed responsibility for the bomb blast a day earlier at the Civil Secretariat in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province. Muhammad Yousaf, claiming to be Mehsud’s spokesperson, made the claim in a phone call from an unknown location, according to Daily Times. He also said that more attacks would follow in different parts of Pakistan. "The battle is no longer confined to South Waziristan. The Quetta blast was carried out by our men in reaction to the announcement by the corps commander Peshawar offering an Rs 5 million reward for our commander Abdullah Mahsud’s capture," the caller said. The man also claimed an attack on the same day on a Rangers’ check-post in Jacobabad.
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December - 19 December - 20
A civilian was killed and two others sustained injuries in a bomb blast triggered by the insurgents at Khopasi in Kavre district on December 20. According to a delayed report, the insurgents detonated a bomb in the powerhouse of the Hydropower Projec
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A civilian was killed and two others sustained injuries in a bomb blast triggered by the insurgents at Khopasi in Kavre district on December 20. According to a delayed report, the insurgents detonated a bomb in the powerhouse of the Hydropower Project at Selaghat in the Bajura district on December 19. This was the second attack on the powerhouse, even as no casualties were reported in the blast.
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December - 19 
A Nepal News report stated that normal life has been disrupted in the Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts due to a call for shutdown by the Maoist affiliated Tamang Autonomous Liberation Front on December 20. Another Maoist affiliated organization,
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A Nepal News report stated that normal life has been disrupted in the Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts due to a call for shutdown by the Maoist affiliated Tamang Autonomous Liberation Front on December 20. Another Maoist affiliated organization, Newa Khala (an ethnic organization), declared a two-day general strike from December 20 in the Kathmandu valley demanding release of its members currently in Government detention.
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December - 19 
Elsewhere in Nepal, the Maoists abducted a civilian from the Raspurkot area in Pyuthan district on December 19. In Dailekh district, the villagers forced 11 Maoist cadres to surrender at the Area Police Office in Dullu. Separately, villagers in Nawal
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Elsewhere in Nepal, the Maoists abducted a civilian from the Raspurkot area in Pyuthan district on December 19. In Dailekh district, the villagers forced 11 Maoist cadres to surrender at the Area Police Office in Dullu. Separately, villagers in Nawalparasi district set fire to the houses of five families for sheltering Maoists at Bhujahawa on December 19. Earlier, the villages in neighbouring Khairantwa had beaten to death five Maoists.
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December - 19 
In the Myagdi district, two civilians, identified as Nagendra Pun and Bhobendra Pun, were killed when a bomb left behind by suspected insurgents exploded at Ratodhunga. In another incident, a group of armed insurgents’ shot dead an ex-army personnel
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In the Myagdi district, two civilians, identified as Nagendra Pun and Bhobendra Pun, were killed when a bomb left behind by suspected insurgents exploded at Ratodhunga. In another incident, a group of armed insurgents’ shot dead an ex-army personnel at Dumre in the Tanahun district.
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December - 19 
Reports quoting the Directorate of Public Relations stated that atleast three Maoists, identified as Sitaram Chaudhari alias Sagar, Kiran Chaudhari alias Sikhar and Dhan Bahadur BK alias Gandaki, were killed during security action in the far-western
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Reports quoting the Directorate of Public Relations stated that atleast three Maoists, identified as Sitaram Chaudhari alias Sagar, Kiran Chaudhari alias Sikhar and Dhan Bahadur BK alias Gandaki, were killed during security action in the far-western district of Kailali on December 19.
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December - 19 December - 20
Security forces reportedly shot dead four Maoist insurgents in separate incidents across the country, including one at Mahendra Adarsha Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Bara district and in Mahadevsthan VDC area in Khotang district on
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Security forces reportedly shot dead four Maoist insurgents in separate incidents across the country, including one at Mahendra Adarsha Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Bara district and in Mahadevsthan VDC area in Khotang district on December 20. The troops also killed a Maoist at Chyamsitar in the Khotang district and another in the Haku area of Dolpa district on December 19.
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December - 19 
Four PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were arrested from Kalisankarpur locality of Kushtia city on December 19. Some explosives and 3000 copies of the outfit’s mouthpiece were recovered from them.
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Four PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were arrested from Kalisankarpur locality of Kushtia city on December 19. Some explosives and 3000 copies of the outfit’s mouthpiece were recovered from them.
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December - 19 
On December 19, a PBCP-Janajuddha cadre was killed and two others were injured in a mob attack at Sreefaltala village in Khulna district. The extremists were alleged to be involved in extortion activities.
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On December 19, a PBCP-Janajuddha cadre was killed and two others were injured in a mob attack at Sreefaltala village in Khulna district. The extremists were alleged to be involved in extortion activities.
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December - 19 
Three cadres of the New Biplobi Communist Party were arrested from Ramanathpur Mathpara village in Kushtia district. A foreign made revolver and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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Three cadres of the New Biplobi Communist Party were arrested from Ramanathpur Mathpara village in Kushtia district. A foreign made revolver and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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December - 20 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Rajesh Narzary, was arrested by the army from the Gossaigaon area of Kokrajhar district in Assam recently. One pistol and nine live rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Rajesh Narzary, was arrested by the army from the Gossaigaon area of Kokrajhar district in Assam recently. One pistol and nine live rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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December - 20 
In another incident, some unidentified terrorists abducted the principal of the Industrial Training Institute, Thokchom Manibabu, from his office at Takyelpat in Imphal on December 20.
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In another incident, some unidentified terrorists abducted the principal of the Industrial Training Institute, Thokchom Manibabu, from his office at Takyelpat in Imphal on December 20.
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December - 20 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a portion of a railway track between the Karwandia and Sasaram stations and a bridge in the Rohtas district of Bihar on December 20. In pamphle
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a portion of a railway track between the Karwandia and Sasaram stations and a bridge in the Rohtas district of Bihar on December 20. In pamphlets left behind at the site, the outfit warned it would disrupt the ruling Rashtriya Janata Dal rally on December 23 in protest against the State Government's ban on the rally of its front organisations on December 5.
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December - 20 
On December 20, a citizens’ meet organized by the Assam Government in Guwahati passed a unanimous resolution calling upon the ULFA to abjure violence and come forward for peace talks within the parameters of the Indian constitution.
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On December 20, a citizens’ meet organized by the Assam Government in Guwahati passed a unanimous resolution calling upon the ULFA to abjure violence and come forward for peace talks within the parameters of the Indian constitution.
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December - 20 
On December 20, suspected Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorists shot at and injured one person and also assaulted another at Tulabari Naga village under Kangpokpi police station in Senapati district
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On December 20, suspected Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorists shot at and injured one person and also assaulted another at Tulabari Naga village under Kangpokpi police station in Senapati district
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December - 20 
On December 20, the Imphal East District police arrested two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists, identified as Asem Yaima and Asem Shyam, from the Mantripukhri area of Imphal on charges of extortion from an oil pump at Sekmai.
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On December 20, the Imphal East District police arrested two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists, identified as Asem Yaima and Asem Shyam, from the Mantripukhri area of Imphal on charges of extortion from an oil pump at Sekmai.
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December - 20 
Protesting against the killing of a housewife, Sieluonuo Angami, during a factional clash between the Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang (NSCN-K) led factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland in Kohima on November 25 several women report
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Protesting against the killing of a housewife, Sieluonuo Angami, during a factional clash between the Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang (NSCN-K) led factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland in Kohima on November 25 several women reportedly took out a protest rally against the NSCN-IM in Kohima on December 20 demanding the arrest of the culprits.
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December - 20 
Six civilians were wounded and at least a dozen houses and a mosque reportedly suffered damages during a bomb explosion at the deserted residence of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’, Rayees Ahmed Dar alias Rayees Kachru, at Punjgam in the
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Six civilians were wounded and at least a dozen houses and a mosque reportedly suffered damages during a bomb explosion at the deserted residence of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’, Rayees Ahmed Dar alias Rayees Kachru, at Punjgam in the Pulwama district on December 20. According to official sources, Rayees Dar is the main suspect in the December 5, 2004-terrorist attack near Naiyna Batpora village in Pulwama when ten troops were killed during an improvised device explosion.
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December - 20 
The CPI-Maoist urged, on December 20, the people to oppose Nepal King Gyanendra's forthcoming visit to India and warned New Delhi against military intervention to suppress the ‘Maoist revolution’ in the Himalayan kingdom. In a statement released in H
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The CPI-Maoist urged, on December 20, the people to oppose Nepal King Gyanendra's forthcoming visit to India and warned New Delhi against military intervention to suppress the ‘Maoist revolution’ in the Himalayan kingdom. In a statement released in Hyderabad, the outfit’s ‘General Secretary’, Ganapathi, said, "If Indian government dares to send its army for suppressing the revolution in Nepal, it will have to incur the same shameful defeat as it had received in Sri Lanka in the 1980s."
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December - 20 
The Sentinel, quoting sources close to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reported that the outfit’s peace talks with the Union Government ‘is very much on track’. In a separate report, the Sentinel, quoting intelligence sources, stated that
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The Sentinel, quoting sources close to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reported that the outfit’s peace talks with the Union Government ‘is very much on track’. In a separate report, the Sentinel, quoting intelligence sources, stated that the ULFA is taking the help of its female cadres to garner support in the villages for its sovereignty demand. The report further added that a group of about 50 ULFA cadres, divided into 10 to 12 member groups, from the outfit’s camps in Myanmar, is waiting along the Assam-Nagaland border to enter Assam.
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December - 20 
The Sivasagar police arrested a group of 20 suspected Bangladeshi nationals from the Disangmukh area on December 20.
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The Sivasagar police arrested a group of 20 suspected Bangladeshi nationals from the Disangmukh area on December 20.
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December - 20 
TSR personnel also arrested a collaborator of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Parimal Debbarma, from his residence under Khowai police station in West Tripura district.
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TSR personnel also arrested a collaborator of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Parimal Debbarma, from his residence under Khowai police station in West Tripura district.
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December - 20 
The Lahore Police is reported to have arrested, on December 20, at least six associates of the Libyan Al Qaeda operative, Abu Al-Faraj, who carries a Rupees 250 million bounty on his head for his suspected involvement in the two assassination attempt
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The Lahore Police is reported to have arrested, on December 20, at least six associates of the Libyan Al Qaeda operative, Abu Al-Faraj, who carries a Rupees 250 million bounty on his head for his suspected involvement in the two assassination attempts on President Pervez Musharraf in 2003. While four of them were identified as Malik Tahseen alias Abdul Jabbar Alvi, Amer Maqsood alias Abu Haroon, Mahmood Ahmad and Sajjad Haider, the identity of two others have been withheld thus far. Choudhury Shafqat Ahmed of the Lahore Police said that Tahseen belonged to two banned Sunni outfits, the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), and had secured training in Afghanistan several years ago.
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December - 20 
The former in-charge of the Kathmandu Valley Coordination Committee of the Communist Party of Nepal – Maoist CPN (M), Sadhuram Devkota alias Prashant, allegedly committed suicide at a detention centre of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) in Kathmandu on
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The former in-charge of the Kathmandu Valley Coordination Committee of the Communist Party of Nepal – Maoist CPN (M), Sadhuram Devkota alias Prashant, allegedly committed suicide at a detention centre of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) in Kathmandu on December 20. RNA sources claimed that Prashant committed suicide because his party had charged him of massive financial irregularities.
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December - 20 
The Maoists detonated bombs and destroyed four buildings belonging to the District Veterinary Office and District Survey Office in Tehrathum district. In the Sarlahi district, the insurgents bombed the Agriculture Development Bank office in Malangawa
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The Maoists detonated bombs and destroyed four buildings belonging to the District Veterinary Office and District Survey Office in Tehrathum district. In the Sarlahi district, the insurgents bombed the Agriculture Development Bank office in Malangawa and caused partial damage to the building. On the same day, the Maoists set ablaze the District Education Office in Achham district on December 20. Further, the insurgents set ablaze 18 trucks at Kharanga along the Mahendra Highway on December 22, today and also bombed a local police office in the Hetauda district.
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December - 20 December - 21
The security forces are reported to have killed two Maoist insurgents during a clash near Mangalgadhi barracks in Birendranagar on December 21. Further, an insurgent, identified as Jogendra Prasad Yadav, was killed by the Royal Nepalese Army personne
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The security forces are reported to have killed two Maoist insurgents during a clash near Mangalgadhi barracks in Birendranagar on December 21. Further, an insurgent, identified as Jogendra Prasad Yadav, was killed by the Royal Nepalese Army personnel at Inarwamal in the Bara district on December 20. In the Surkhet district, two insurgents were killed at the district headquarters, Birendranagar. In another incident, one police personnel was injured in a brief exchange of fire between the police and Maoists at Shanta bazaar in the Dhading district on December 21.
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December - 20 December - 21
The two-day general strike called by the Newa National Liberation Front on December 20 and 21 disrupted public life in the capital Kathmandu. The insurgents had reportedly triggered explosions on highways linking Kathmandu to enforce their strike. Th
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The two-day general strike called by the Newa National Liberation Front on December 20 and 21 disrupted public life in the capital Kathmandu. The insurgents had reportedly triggered explosions on highways linking Kathmandu to enforce their strike. They have also erected obstructions on the highways in several eastern districts and reportedly placed landmines on Koshi and Mechi Highways.
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December - 20 
On December 20, three New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Osmanpur Char in the Khoksa sub-district of Kushtia district. All three had been earlier arrested from Ramnathpur Mathpara vil
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On December 20, three New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Osmanpur Char in the Khoksa sub-district of Kushtia district. All three had been earlier arrested from Ramnathpur Mathpara village and were being taken to the site of the eventual encounter where suspected NBCP cadres opened fire on the police party. The arrested cadres were killed when they allegedly attempted to escape. The police also claimed to have recovered two locally made firearms and 17 rounds of ammunition from the encounter site.
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December - 20 December - 21
On December 21, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested a PBCP-Janajuddha leader of the Khulna City unit from his hideout in the capital Dhaka. A revolver was recovered from him. On December 20, a New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) cadre was ar
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On December 21, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel arrested a PBCP-Janajuddha leader of the Khulna City unit from his hideout in the capital Dhaka. A revolver was recovered from him. On December 20, a New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) cadre was arrested from Khulna.
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December - 20 
On the same day, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in another encounter at Ghagha village in Kotchadpur sub-district of Jhenidah district. Two shutter guns and a rifle were recovered from the
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On the same day, two cadres of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in another encounter at Ghagha village in Kotchadpur sub-district of Jhenidah district. Two shutter guns and a rifle were recovered from the site of the encounter. Another PBCP-Janajuddha cadre was killed in a separate incident at Alokdia village in the Chuadanga district.
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December - 20 
The PBCP-Marxist-Leninist (PBCP-ML), in a message to Dainik Mathabhanga, a Chuadanga-based newspaper, said it would avenge the killing of its ‘Central Committee general secretary’, Mofakkhar Hossain Chowdhury, and other cadres by the RAB.
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The PBCP-Marxist-Leninist (PBCP-ML), in a message to Dainik Mathabhanga, a Chuadanga-based newspaper, said it would avenge the killing of its ‘Central Committee general secretary’, Mofakkhar Hossain Chowdhury, and other cadres by the RAB.
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December - 20 
The Rapid Action battalion (RAB) personnel recovered a cache of illegal arms and arms manufacturing material, including a 303 rifle, one Single Shooter gun, one DBBL gun, 7 long guns, 10 hammers, one packet of gun oil, sharp weapons and arrested one
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The Rapid Action battalion (RAB) personnel recovered a cache of illegal arms and arms manufacturing material, including a 303 rifle, one Single Shooter gun, one DBBL gun, 7 long guns, 10 hammers, one packet of gun oil, sharp weapons and arrested one arms trader from East Fakira Ghona in the Cox’s Bazaar district.
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December - 20 
Norway special peace envoy, Erik Solheim, reportedly stated on December 20 that reviving the stalled peace talks is "difficult at the moment". He was speaking to BBC Sandeshaya from Heathrow airport after having a two-hour long meeting with the Liber
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Norway special peace envoy, Erik Solheim, reportedly stated on December 20 that reviving the stalled peace talks is "difficult at the moment". He was speaking to BBC Sandeshaya from Heathrow airport after having a two-hour long meeting with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) negotiator, Anton Balasingham, in London. However, Solheim added that "it is a relief that both parties are committed to uphold the ceasefire agreement."
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December - 21 
A left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is reported to have surrendered before the Adilabad district police chief, Kripanand Tripathi Ujela, in Andhra Pradesh on December 21.
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A left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is reported to have surrendered before the Adilabad district police chief, Kripanand Tripathi Ujela, in Andhra Pradesh on December 21.
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December - 21 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Wahengbam Hemanta Singh, was arrested by the residents of Uripok in the capital Imphal on December 21, while he was trying to extort money from the private residence of State
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Wahengbam Hemanta Singh, was arrested by the residents of Uripok in the capital Imphal on December 21, while he was trying to extort money from the private residence of State Health Minister, Nandakumar Singh. According to reports, two PREPAK terrorists came to the residence with a ‘demand letter’ of Rupees 10 lakhs. The other cadre, however, managed to escape.
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December - 21 
In a statement made available to the local media, the outlawed People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) stated that ‘capital punishment’ would be meted out to anyone found working against the outfit.
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In a statement made available to the local media, the outlawed People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) stated that ‘capital punishment’ would be meted out to anyone found working against the outfit.
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December - 21 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists are reported to have opened gunfire targeting some labourers working on the Shiva Road in Doda district. However, no casualties were reported from the incident site.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists are reported to have opened gunfire targeting some labourers working on the Shiva Road in Doda district. However, no casualties were reported from the incident site.
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December - 21 
Making a suo moto statement in the Parliament on foreign policy related issues on December 21, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that India has made it clear to Pakistan that while it was willing to look at "possible options" for a peaceful and nego
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Making a suo moto statement in the Parliament on foreign policy related issues on December 21, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that India has made it clear to Pakistan that while it was willing to look at "possible options" for a peaceful and negotiated settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue, it would not agree to any redrawing of boundaries or another partition of the country. Dr. Singh informed the House that during his meeting with Pakistani President, Pervez Musharraf, in New York in September 2004, "I made it clear to President Musharraf that while we are willing to look at various options, we would not agree to any redrawing of boundaries, or another partition of the country."
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December - 21 
On December 21, the Noonmati police seized two electronic detonators from a house at Bijulee Nagar in Guwahati city and arrested two persons in this connection.
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On December 21, the Noonmati police seized two electronic detonators from a house at Bijulee Nagar in Guwahati city and arrested two persons in this connection.
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December - 21 
On December 21, villagers of Khullicherra in the Cachar district foiled an attempt by United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV) terrorists to abduct a farmer from the hamlet. The terrorists managed to escape.
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On December 21, villagers of Khullicherra in the Cachar district foiled an attempt by United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV) terrorists to abduct a farmer from the hamlet. The terrorists managed to escape.
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December - 21 
One soldier was injured even as the troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Peer Badesar area of Rajouri district forcing four infiltrators to retrieve.
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One soldier was injured even as the troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Peer Badesar area of Rajouri district forcing four infiltrators to retrieve.
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December - 21 
The Imphal West District police arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorist, identified as Thokchom Boy alias Saratchandra, during a search operation at Langthabal in the capital Imphal on December 21. Separately, another KCP terrorist, ide
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The Imphal West District police arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorist, identified as Thokchom Boy alias Saratchandra, during a search operation at Langthabal in the capital Imphal on December 21. Separately, another KCP terrorist, identified as Hawaibam Romesh alias Ngaoba, was also arrested from the Bashikhong area of Imphal. One SLR along with a magazine, two live rounds and some ‘demand letters’ were recovered from his possession.
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December - 21 
The Nizamabad district police seized a CPI-Maoist dump of grenade manufacturing parts in the forest area near Kothapally village. According to district police chief, N Madhusudhan Reddy, no one was arrested in this connection.
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The Nizamabad district police seized a CPI-Maoist dump of grenade manufacturing parts in the forest area near Kothapally village. According to district police chief, N Madhusudhan Reddy, no one was arrested in this connection.
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December - 21 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in a statement has condemned the ‘punishment’ meted out to the Vice Chancellor and Registrar of Manipur University by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). It claimed that allegations leveled against the two
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in a statement has condemned the ‘punishment’ meted out to the Vice Chancellor and Registrar of Manipur University by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). It claimed that allegations leveled against the two by the latter are ‘baseless’.
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December - 21 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including ‘deputy district commander’ Abu Anees, were reportedly killed during an encounter with the security forces inside a natural cave at village Ganjot in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on December 21.
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including ‘deputy district commander’ Abu Anees, were reportedly killed during an encounter with the security forces inside a natural cave at village Ganjot in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on December 21. While one soldier was wounded during the encounter, two AK rifles, a large quantity of ammunition and two grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 21 
Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, told the Parliament on December 21 that the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi (NLFT-N) had come to an agreement with the Government for surrendering arms and ammunition by December 25. Patil stated th
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Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, told the Parliament on December 21 that the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi (NLFT-N) had come to an agreement with the Government for surrendering arms and ammunition by December 25. Patil stated that a Memorandum of Settlement in this regard has been signed by the Centre, Tripura Government and NLFT-N on December 17.
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December - 21 
President Pervez Musharraf said on December 21 that the Government had successfully handled the issue of foreign terrorists in South Waziristan. "The foreign terrorists had threatened the national integrity and if we had not taken strong action, they
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President Pervez Musharraf said on December 21 that the Government had successfully handled the issue of foreign terrorists in South Waziristan. "The foreign terrorists had threatened the national integrity and if we had not taken strong action, they would have created problems for us," he said during a speech at the golden jubilee function of Khyber Medical College in Peshawar. Gen. Musharraf noted that Pakistan was not a 'soft' country which would allow anyone to do anything he liked. The military operation in Wana, he claimed, was not against local tribesmen rather it targeted foreign terrorists and their collaborators. He also described as ridiculous an allegation that the military action had been launched at the behest of the US and said that the masterminds of terrorist acts committed in the country had roots in South Waziristan.
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December - 21 
On December 21, the Nepal Electricity Authority, quoting advice from the German consultant Fischner, has reportedly suspended construction work on the 70 MW Mid-Marsyangdi Hydel project in western Nepal for an indefinite period. Earlier, the project
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On December 21, the Nepal Electricity Authority, quoting advice from the German consultant Fischner, has reportedly suspended construction work on the 70 MW Mid-Marsyangdi Hydel project in western Nepal for an indefinite period. Earlier, the project had resumed construction work in late October after remaining closed for nearly a month following alleged Maoist threats.
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December - 21 
The Deputy Prime Minister, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, is reported to have said that the Government would remove the terrorist designation and red corner notices on the Maoists as soon as the insurgents agreed to have a dialogue. He further said, "The gov
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The Deputy Prime Minister, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, is reported to have said that the Government would remove the terrorist designation and red corner notices on the Maoists as soon as the insurgents agreed to have a dialogue. He further said, "The government has already announced that it is ready to discuss all the agendas of the Maoists." However, he also added that there was no use declaring a cease-fire before the peace negotiations commence.
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December - 21 
The Maoists have reportedly abducted the principal of a school in Palpa district on December 21. On the same day, they freed three persons, including one police personnel, who were abducted earlier from Makwanpur district on December 18.
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The Maoists have reportedly abducted the principal of a school in Palpa district on December 21. On the same day, they freed three persons, including one police personnel, who were abducted earlier from Makwanpur district on December 18.
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December - 21 
On December 21, a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was reportedly killed during an encounter with the police at Mohammadpur in the Kushtia district. A 9mm pistol and nine rounds of ammunition were recovered
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On December 21, a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was reportedly killed during an encounter with the police at Mohammadpur in the Kushtia district. A 9mm pistol and nine rounds of ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 21 
The Sri Lankan Government has reportedly made a new proposal to revive peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) amid intense pressure from foreign aid donors. The Government made the offer through peace broker Norway to try to end
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The Sri Lankan Government has reportedly made a new proposal to revive peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) amid intense pressure from foreign aid donors. The Government made the offer through peace broker Norway to try to end the 20-month impasse in negotiations, the Tamil-language Sudar Oli newspaper said on December 21. It said Norway’s special envoy, Erik Solheim, conveyed the new proposal to the LTTE chief negotiator, Anton Balasingham, during a meeting in London on December 20. While Balasingham declined to give details he told the newspaper that the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran was expected to respond shortly to the latest offer.
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December - 22 
A ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Ali Mohammad Dar alias Bilal, was reported to have died during an encounter with the troops at Nagbal in the Tral area of Pulwama district on December 22.
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A ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Ali Mohammad Dar alias Bilal, was reported to have died during an encounter with the troops at Nagbal in the Tral area of Pulwama district on December 22.
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December - 22 
A civilian, Sikandar Sheikh, succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Srinagar on December 22. He had sustained gunshot injuries in an exchange of fire between the terrorists and security forces at Batmaloo a day earlier.
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A civilian, Sikandar Sheikh, succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Srinagar on December 22. He had sustained gunshot injuries in an exchange of fire between the terrorists and security forces at Batmaloo a day earlier.
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December - 22 
According to the Sentinel, the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) has called for a united resistance by all ‘revolutionary parties of the South-east Himalayan region against the colonial power of Delhi’. The ‘general secretary’
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According to the Sentinel, the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) has called for a united resistance by all ‘revolutionary parties of the South-east Himalayan region against the colonial power of Delhi’. The ‘general secretary’ of the KLNLF, HS Timung, in a communiqué to Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) ‘chairman’ Jibon Singh, said that this resistance is ‘necessary for the integrated destiny of entire northeastern India’.
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December - 22 
At least 10 civilians and five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were wounded when terrorists lobbed a grenade targeting a CRPF bunker at Sangam in the Anantnag district on December 22. No terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility for t
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At least 10 civilians and five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were wounded when terrorists lobbed a grenade targeting a CRPF bunker at Sangam in the Anantnag district on December 22. No terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack thus far.
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December - 22 
In a separate incident on the same day, unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade at the private residence of M Hemanta Singh, former Minister and the president of Manipur State Congress, at Palace Compound in Imphal. However, there are no reports of
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In a separate incident on the same day, unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade at the private residence of M Hemanta Singh, former Minister and the president of Manipur State Congress, at Palace Compound in Imphal. However, there are no reports of any casualties in both the incidents.
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December - 22 
In the State, the troops recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including 20 Kilograms of RDX and 20 Kilograms of gun powder, from a terrorist hideout in the Shopian area of Pulwama district.
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In the State, the troops recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including 20 Kilograms of RDX and 20 Kilograms of gun powder, from a terrorist hideout in the Shopian area of Pulwama district.
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December - 22 
On December 22, two Naga girls were arrested along with 120 telemix-90 explosives, 80 detonators and 10 metres of cordex wires from the Simaluguri Railway junction in the Sibsagar district of Assam. They have reportedly confessed that the explosives
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On December 22, two Naga girls were arrested along with 120 telemix-90 explosives, 80 detonators and 10 metres of cordex wires from the Simaluguri Railway junction in the Sibsagar district of Assam. They have reportedly confessed that the explosives were to be sold to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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December - 22 
The Assam Police shot dead a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Ujjal Roy alias Aliul Islam, at Bhaibazar in the Dhubri district on December 22.
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The Assam Police shot dead a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Ujjal Roy alias Aliul Islam, at Bhaibazar in the Dhubri district on December 22.
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December - 22 
The Defence Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, informed the Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on December 22 that during last three years and up to November 30, 2004, as many as 1575 army personnel, including 102 officers, have lost their lives during
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The Defence Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, informed the Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on December 22 that during last three years and up to November 30, 2004, as many as 1575 army personnel, including 102 officers, have lost their lives during anti-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Providing details, the Minister disclosed that a total of 255 army personnel were killed during 2004 as compared to 464, 408 and 448 in 2001, 2002 and 2003 respectively. He also ruled out withdrawal of the troops from the Siachen Glacier, adding that there is no such move. He stated that Defence Secretaries of India and Pakistan held talks in Delhi on August 5 and 6 on the Siachen Glacier but what was discussed were "modalities for disengagement and redeployment of troops" and the same were subsequently approved by the external affairs ministers of the two countries while reviewing the status of the composite dialogue.
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December - 22 
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is reported to have seized fake currency with the face value of Rupees 46 lakh and arrested four persons, including two Bangladeshi conduits, from the capital New Delhi on December 22. According to offici
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is reported to have seized fake currency with the face value of Rupees 46 lakh and arrested four persons, including two Bangladeshi conduits, from the capital New Delhi on December 22. According to official sources, this was an indication that Bangladesh has now emerged as a route for smuggling from Pakistan. The consignment, in the denomination of Rupees 500, was sent from Pakistan for circulation in the country and was seized at a hotel in the Paharganj area of Central Delhi.
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December - 22 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has questioned the purpose of the visit by the leaders of its rival NSCN-IM, Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, to Nagaland. In a press statement, the outfit’s ‘deputy secretary’ of th
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has questioned the purpose of the visit by the leaders of its rival NSCN-IM, Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, to Nagaland. In a press statement, the outfit’s ‘deputy secretary’ of the ‘ministry of information and publicity’, Kivi Kip, said that holding consultations with the people at this juncture after seven years of ‘futile talks without people’s opinion’ with the Union Government is meaningless. He further said that nothing ‘below sovereignty’ would be acceptable to the Nagas.
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December - 22 
The police in Poonch district reportedly arrested two terrorists, who had been deputed to carry out a Fidayeen (suicide squad) attack at a police station or District Police Lines in the Poonch town on the eve of New Year. Arrested at village Ari in t
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The police in Poonch district reportedly arrested two terrorists, who had been deputed to carry out a Fidayeen (suicide squad) attack at a police station or District Police Lines in the Poonch town on the eve of New Year. Arrested at village Ari in the Mandi sector of Poonch, they were identified as Mohammed Farooq and Mohammed Ashraf and affiliated to the Jammu Kashmir Freedom Force (JKFF), a group formed by top Surankote terrorist, Abdul Lateef alias Abu Harara, after separating from the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI). From their possession, two AK-56 rifles, six magazines, 220 rounds of ammunition, eight grenades, two uniforms of police and two separate belts of ammunition were seized.
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December - 22 
The ULFA, on December 22, threatened all who have "demeaned" its armed struggle as mere "terrorism’ and said the ‘enemies’ of the nation would be meted out the treatment they deserve. Reacting against the peace rally organised by the State Government
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The ULFA, on December 22, threatened all who have "demeaned" its armed struggle as mere "terrorism’ and said the ‘enemies’ of the nation would be meted out the treatment they deserve. Reacting against the peace rally organised by the State Government on December 21 and a peace meeting in Guwahati on December 20, in an e-mail statement on December 22, ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said the objective of the peace meeting was basically to force the participants to approve Delhi’s ploy to "strip the people of their right to freedom".
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December - 22 
The Union Government has extended the ban on two militant outfits of Meghalaya, the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). In an official notification in Shillong on December 22, the Union Home Mi
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The Union Government has extended the ban on two militant outfits of Meghalaya, the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). In an official notification in Shillong on December 22, the Union Home Ministry cited the reasons for extension stating that although the ANVC agreed to abjure violence and expressed willingness for talks within the framework of Constitution, it continued "collection of funds and extortion, acquisition of sophisticated weapons and recruitment of new cadre." For HNLC, the notification said, it openly declared its "secessionist" objective, engaged in armed means to achieve the objective, indulged in intimidation, extortion and looting of civilians for collection of funds for the organisation. Both the outfits, according to the notification, maintain links with other insurgent groups of the North-east region for collecting weapons, carrying out violence, extortion, intimidation and looting besides having camps in some neighbouring countries for "sanctuary, training and clandestine procurement of arms and ammunition."
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December - 22 
The Union Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on December 22 that some prominent terrorist groups, including nine operating in Jammu and Kashmir and four in the Northeast, were receivin
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The Union Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on December 22 that some prominent terrorist groups, including nine operating in Jammu and Kashmir and four in the Northeast, were receiving funds from foreign countries. He, however, did not disclose further details. The Minister added that a total of 32 terrorist groups in the country, including Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast, which were outlawed under the now defunct Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), continue to remain proscribed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amended Ordinance, 2004.
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December - 22 
Unidentified terrorists attacked the private residence of former minister and current Member of the State Legislative Assembly, Sovakiran Singh, at Konung Mamang in the capital Imphal with grenades on December 22.
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Unidentified terrorists attacked the private residence of former minister and current Member of the State Legislative Assembly, Sovakiran Singh, at Konung Mamang in the capital Imphal with grenades on December 22.
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December - 22 
Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, stated on December 22 that Central funds for North Eastern States inadvertently bankroll insurgent activity. ‘‘Government money is being used but that is not the end. Money flows by selling of arms, ransom and bank
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Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, stated on December 22 that Central funds for North Eastern States inadvertently bankroll insurgent activity. ‘‘Government money is being used but that is not the end. Money flows by selling of arms, ransom and bank robbery,’’ Patil said after delivering the Intelligence Bureau’s 17th centenary endowment lecture in New Delhi. He said the channels through which funds reach terrorists should be identified and subsequently blocked. ‘‘Terrorism as such can be brought down if the flow of funds to terrorists is checked, and if the youth can be given better employment opportunities,’’ he added.
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December - 22 
A suspect in the December 10-bombing that killed 11 people in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, was arrested on December 22.
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A suspect in the December 10-bombing that killed 11 people in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, was arrested on December 22.
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December - 22 
According to Daily Times, security forces in Lahore arrested, on December 22, four suspected terrorists who were planning a suicide bombing in the city. The suspects who were wearing jackets with several large pockets were disguised as street vendors
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According to Daily Times, security forces in Lahore arrested, on December 22, four suspected terrorists who were planning a suicide bombing in the city. The suspects who were wearing jackets with several large pockets were disguised as street vendors, officials said, adding that security forces also seized explosives and weapons from their carts. The gang had allegedly planned to bomb the American Consulate in Lahore.
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December - 22 
A delayed report quoting Royal Nepalese Army sources stated that five security force personnel, five civilians and eight Maoists were killed and several others injured when a group of insurgents attacked an army patrol at Karnali-Chisapani in the Bar
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A delayed report quoting Royal Nepalese Army sources stated that five security force personnel, five civilians and eight Maoists were killed and several others injured when a group of insurgents attacked an army patrol at Karnali-Chisapani in the Bardiya district on December 22.
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December - 22 
In another incident, in Rupandehi district, Maoists shot at and injured three members of a family in Basantapur on December 22. In the same district, the insurgent-affiliated All Nepal People’s Cultural Association President, Damayanti Ruchal, has re
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In another incident, in Rupandehi district, Maoists shot at and injured three members of a family in Basantapur on December 22. In the same district, the insurgent-affiliated All Nepal People’s Cultural Association President, Damayanti Ruchal, has reportedly declared a ban on Hindi films in local theatres from December 30 to ‘protect Nepali culture’.
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December - 22 
One Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel, Damodar Nepali, was killed and another sustained injuries during a clash with the Maoist insurgents near Phaplu airport in Solukhumbu district on December 22. The insurgents also looted communication equipment
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One Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel, Damodar Nepali, was killed and another sustained injuries during a clash with the Maoist insurgents near Phaplu airport in Solukhumbu district on December 22. The insurgents also looted communication equipment from the airport following the clash.
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December - 22 
On December 22, a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Jabusa village in Khulna.
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On December 22, a cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Jabusa village in Khulna.
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December - 22 
On December 22, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen at Pioneer Road, close to the Arasady Junction in Batticaloa. The incident took place 50 meters from a high security police post. The Arasady
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On December 22, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen at Pioneer Road, close to the Arasady Junction in Batticaloa. The incident took place 50 meters from a high security police post. The Arasady Junction is surrounded by four high-security Sri Lanka Police camps, including the office of the Superintendent of Police for the Batticaloa district. The dead cadre is yet to be identified although army sources believe that he belonged to the rebel Karuna faction of the outfit.
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December - 23 
A hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was neutralised by the security forces at Sabjian in the Poonch district. Two AK rifles, three Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, two AK bayonets, two AK silencers, two launching tubes, 12 AK magazines, 314 round
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A hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was neutralised by the security forces at Sabjian in the Poonch district. Two AK rifles, three Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, two AK bayonets, two AK silencers, two launching tubes, 12 AK magazines, 314 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, two detonators, one Kenwood set, five HM letter pads and some clothing items were reportedly recovered from the hideout.
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December - 23 
A joint team of the Assam and Mizoram Oolice arrested the ‘eastern area commander’ of the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), identified as Samserai Reang, during an operation in the Saihapui jungles of Mizoram on December 23.
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A joint team of the Assam and Mizoram Oolice arrested the ‘eastern area commander’ of the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), identified as Samserai Reang, during an operation in the Saihapui jungles of Mizoram on December 23.
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December - 23 
A Telegraph report on December 23 has stated that the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfit, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has formed a suicide squad in Jharkhand with women and children to target top politicians of the
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A Telegraph report on December 23 has stated that the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfit, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has formed a suicide squad in Jharkhand with women and children to target top politicians of the State. According to official sources, Chief Minister Arjun Munda reportedly figures in the hit list along with former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi. Several other senior police officials are also believed to be on the same list. The Giridih district police was the first to learn about the existence of such squad. "The suicide squad will try and mingle with people in public meetings and try to eliminate politicians. This is the first time that erstwhile Maoist Communist Center (MCC) has formed such a squad. We have information that the suicide squad had been trained in Nepal and Andhra Pradesh. About a dozen MCC activists have been trained for the squad," said a senior police official.
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December - 23 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a railway track near Gurupa station of the Gaya-Koderma section in Bihar on December 23.
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a railway track near Gurupa station of the Gaya-Koderma section in Bihar on December 23.
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December - 23 
As a first step towards fulfilling the cease-fire ground rules, the ANVC on December 23 submitted a list of 100 of its cadres to the State Government. Informing this in Shillong, the State Home Minister, HDR Lyngdoh, said that these cadres would be a
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As a first step towards fulfilling the cease-fire ground rules, the ANVC on December 23 submitted a list of 100 of its cadres to the State Government. Informing this in Shillong, the State Home Minister, HDR Lyngdoh, said that these cadres would be accommodated in the two designated camps. However, the outfit is yet to submit the list of arms and ammunition, added Lyngdoh. It was on July 23, 2004, that the ANVC entered into a cease-fire agreement with the Central and State Government following a tripartite meeting.
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December - 23 
During another encounter that occurred at village Lancha in the same district, two more terrorists were shot dead while two others managed to escape. Two AK rifles, 5.5 kilograms of explosive, two detonators, one AK-47 bayonet, a large quantity of ra
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During another encounter that occurred at village Lancha in the same district, two more terrorists were shot dead while two others managed to escape. Two AK rifles, 5.5 kilograms of explosive, two detonators, one AK-47 bayonet, a large quantity of ration and medicines were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 23 
In a statement issued to the local media on December 23, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed that the Indian Army which had ‘invaded its base areas in Chandel and Churachandpur districts’ have withdrawn after ‘suffering losses’.
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In a statement issued to the local media on December 23, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed that the Indian Army which had ‘invaded its base areas in Chandel and Churachandpur districts’ have withdrawn after ‘suffering losses’.
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December - 23 
In another incident on the same day, CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze the Karjara railway station on Gaya-Kiul section of the East Central Railway in Bihar.
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In another incident on the same day, CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze the Karjara railway station on Gaya-Kiul section of the East Central Railway in Bihar.
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December - 23 
On December 23, an unidentified person was killed following an encounter between the security forces’ and unidentified terrorists at Vungbuk in the Churachandpur district.
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On December 23, an unidentified person was killed following an encounter between the security forces’ and unidentified terrorists at Vungbuk in the Churachandpur district.
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December - 23 
On December 23, Andhra Home Minister, K. Jana Reddy, after a meeting with the emissaries of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy in Hyderabad announced that the cease-fire with left-wing extremists
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On December 23, Andhra Home Minister, K. Jana Reddy, after a meeting with the emissaries of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy in Hyderabad announced that the cease-fire with left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) would be in force till at least the second round of talks. He, however, did not mention the exact date when the truce would be resumed.
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December - 23 
On December 23, the West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, making a statement in the Legislative Assembly, expressed concern over the growing activities of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) on the eastern border posing
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On December 23, the West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, making a statement in the Legislative Assembly, expressed concern over the growing activities of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) on the eastern border posing threats to national security. He said though altogether 137 ISI agents had been arrested since 1993, "there was no apparent sign that the activities were on the wane." 27 cases had been registered against them and three ISI agents, including one Pakistani and a Bangladeshi national, had been convicted for trying to pass on military secrets from India. Noting the increasing terrorist activities of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on one side in North Bengal and the People’s War Group (PWG) and Maosit Communist Centre (MCC) on the other in the Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore districts, the Chief Minister said though the KLO activities had been contained to a large extent following stern action, the other two groups were not fully curbed.
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December - 23 
On December 23, unidentified Naxalites and police personnel exchanged fire for about 15 minutes on the outskirts of Thotalapalem village in Visakhapatnam district. Official sources added that the Naxalites opened fire without provocation and the poli
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On December 23, unidentified Naxalites and police personnel exchanged fire for about 15 minutes on the outskirts of Thotalapalem village in Visakhapatnam district. Official sources added that the Naxalites opened fire without provocation and the police acted in self-defence. The police also recovered some cooking utensils, blankets and caps from the incident site.
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December - 23 
Pradip Gogoi, the jailed ‘Vice President’ of the ULFA, told the media at a court in Guwahati on December 23 that the ‘Asom Sena’, a vigilant group, formed at the last All Assam Students’ Union convention in Dibrugarh on December 19, would not solve a
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Pradip Gogoi, the jailed ‘Vice President’ of the ULFA, told the media at a court in Guwahati on December 23 that the ‘Asom Sena’, a vigilant group, formed at the last All Assam Students’ Union convention in Dibrugarh on December 19, would not solve any problem facing the State. He said that such a move would only divide various ethnic communities of Assam.
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December - 23 
The Andhra Pradesh Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Dharmana Prasada Rao, stated in Nizamabad that there was no legal title to lands, which various Naxalite organisations had been distributing to people Statewide.
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The Andhra Pradesh Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Dharmana Prasada Rao, stated in Nizamabad that there was no legal title to lands, which various Naxalite organisations had been distributing to people Statewide.
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December - 23 
The Army recovered one AK rifle, one magazine and nine rounds of ammunition from Magni Dhar in the Kathua district. Security forces also recovered one Yashu radio set, one SLR magazine, 15 SLR rounds and one digital watch during a search operation at
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The Army recovered one AK rifle, one magazine and nine rounds of ammunition from Magni Dhar in the Kathua district. Security forces also recovered one Yashu radio set, one SLR magazine, 15 SLR rounds and one digital watch during a search operation at Kaincha in the Doda district.
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December - 23 
The Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, said in New Delhi on December 23 that the anti-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has sent signals to hold peace talks with the Government.
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The Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, said in New Delhi on December 23 that the anti-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has sent signals to hold peace talks with the Government.
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December - 23 
The Hindu reports that on December 23, the Karimnagar district police recovered six landmines along with 200 detonators planted by suspected CPI-Maoists cadres underneath a culvert at Nagaram-Kundanapalli village road in Jammikunta revenue division b
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The Hindu reports that on December 23, the Karimnagar district police recovered six landmines along with 200 detonators planted by suspected CPI-Maoists cadres underneath a culvert at Nagaram-Kundanapalli village road in Jammikunta revenue division bordering Warangal district. According to the district police chief, Rajiv Ratan, while, checking a culvert, the police noticed landmines in six plastic buckets and connected with wires.
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December - 23 
The pro-Maoist Jana Adhikar Surakshya Samiti staged protests rally in the Indian capital of New Delhi against King Gyanendra’s India visit on December 23. According to reports, over 300 Maoist supporters living and working in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar
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The pro-Maoist Jana Adhikar Surakshya Samiti staged protests rally in the Indian capital of New Delhi against King Gyanendra’s India visit on December 23. According to reports, over 300 Maoist supporters living and working in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh organized the rally and demanded the immediate release of Maoist politburo members, Mohan Baidhya and CP Gajurel, who are remanded in police custody in India. Meanwhile, the King’s official visit to India has been postponed indefinitely following the demise of former Indian Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao in New Delhi on December 23.
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December - 23 
The Telegraph, quoting State government sources, stated that the Union Government’s proposed talks with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) will mimic the pattern of the dialogue with the erstwhile Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) involving
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The Telegraph, quoting State government sources, stated that the Union Government’s proposed talks with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) will mimic the pattern of the dialogue with the erstwhile Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) involving only Union Home Ministry officials. Assam Home Secretary, B K Gohain, said that the Union Government conveyed its decision to the State Government recently. He said that the home ministry would formally invite the outfit’s leaderships for talks soon. He also added that the proposed talks will not involve the Prime Minister at any stage.
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December - 23 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were reportedly killed during an encounter with the troops in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on December 23. While another cadre managed to escape, the troops seized two AK-47 rifles with magazines, some ammunit
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were reportedly killed during an encounter with the troops in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on December 23. While another cadre managed to escape, the troops seized two AK-47 rifles with magazines, some ammunition, one wireless set, two grenades and explosive devices from the incident site.
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December - 23 
The Government has turned down an offer to surrender from the South Waziristan-based tribal militant leader, Abdullah Mahsud, according to The Nation. Mahsud, a former Guantanamo Bay inmate who is wanted for the abduction of two foreign engineers, ha
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The Government has turned down an offer to surrender from the South Waziristan-based tribal militant leader, Abdullah Mahsud, according to The Nation. Mahsud, a former Guantanamo Bay inmate who is wanted for the abduction of two foreign engineers, had made only a conditional offer to surrender, said Mehmood Shah, security chief for tribal areas. "Our terms for his surrender are that he should hand himself over to the authorities without any preconditions," Shah said in Peshawar. As reported earlier, the authorities had offered a five-million-rupee reward for information leading to the capture of Mahsud.
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December - 23 
At least 22 Maoists and two security force personnel were killed during a clash at Suryanaka in the western district of Arghakhanchi on December 23. The clash occurred after hundreds of Maoists launched a sudden attack on a security patrol team even
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At least 22 Maoists and two security force personnel were killed during a clash at Suryanaka in the western district of Arghakhanchi on December 23. The clash occurred after hundreds of Maoists launched a sudden attack on a security patrol team even as reports indicated that the gunbattle lasted for two hours.
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December - 23 
In Nepal, a group of Maoist insurgents are reported to have abducted at least 200 students from the Badimalika Higher Secondary School at Sugarkhal in the far-western district of Kailali on December 23. The insurgents forcibly took them to unknown de
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In Nepal, a group of Maoist insurgents are reported to have abducted at least 200 students from the Badimalika Higher Secondary School at Sugarkhal in the far-western district of Kailali on December 23. The insurgents forcibly took them to unknown destinations to impart a 2-month-long military training, said reports citing a local teacher.
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December - 23 
In the Bhojpur district, the Maoists shot dead an 80-year-old social activist, Dan Bahadur Karki, on December 23. Karki, a resident of Taksar village, was a freedom fighter during the 1951 pro-democracy movement.
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In the Bhojpur district, the Maoists shot dead an 80-year-old social activist, Dan Bahadur Karki, on December 23. Karki, a resident of Taksar village, was a freedom fighter during the 1951 pro-democracy movement.
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December - 23 
King Gyanendra and Queen Komal are to leave for India on an official visit for 11 days from December 23, today. Home Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka and other senior officials are expected to be accompanying the King to hold discussions with the Indian
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King Gyanendra and Queen Komal are to leave for India on an official visit for 11 days from December 23, today. Home Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka and other senior officials are expected to be accompanying the King to hold discussions with the Indian President and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit. Meanwhile, the Indian Defence Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, has said that King Gyanendra’s visit to India would be crucial and added "we see Nepal with much interest, hence the visit is important."
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December - 23 
Other reports added that vehicular movement to and from the capital Kathmandu have ceased on December 23, following the indefinite blockade announced by the Maoists with effect from the same day on different sections of the Prithvi, Mahendra and Trib
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Other reports added that vehicular movement to and from the capital Kathmandu have ceased on December 23, following the indefinite blockade announced by the Maoists with effect from the same day on different sections of the Prithvi, Mahendra and Tribhuvan highways. The Maoists have also imposed blockades in Gaur, Rautahat, Parsa, Bara, Sindhupalchowk, Kanchanpur, Dhading, Sindhuli and Chitwan districts.
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December - 23 
The Chief Minister of Indian State of West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, has alleged that Nepalese Maoists are providing shelter to the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), a north-east India-based militant outfit, in the areas under their cont
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The Chief Minister of Indian State of West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, has alleged that Nepalese Maoists are providing shelter to the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), a north-east India-based militant outfit, in the areas under their control in Nepal.
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December - 23 
The insurgents have announced an indefinite blockade in all districts of the Narayani zone, including Bara, Parsa, Rautahat and Chitwan, and threatened closure of transportation, educational and business activities in the area. Similarly, the Maoists
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The insurgents have announced an indefinite blockade in all districts of the Narayani zone, including Bara, Parsa, Rautahat and Chitwan, and threatened closure of transportation, educational and business activities in the area. Similarly, the Maoists announced indefinite blockades on the Sunachuri-Hetaunda section of the Mahendra highway, Naagdhunga-Benighat section of the Prithvi highway and Naubise-Bhaise section of the Tribhuwan highway from December 23, today.
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December - 23 
The pro-Maoist Jana Adhikar Surakshya Samiti staged protests rally in the Indian capital of New Delhi against King Gyanendra’s India visit on December 23. According to reports, over 300 Maoist supporters living and working in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar
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The pro-Maoist Jana Adhikar Surakshya Samiti staged protests rally in the Indian capital of New Delhi against King Gyanendra’s India visit on December 23. According to reports, over 300 Maoist supporters living and working in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh organized the rally and demanded the immediate release of Maoist politburo members, Mohan Baidhya and CP Gajurel, who are remanded in police custody in India. Meanwhile, the King’s official visit to India has been postponed indefinitely following the demise of former Indian Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao in New Delhi on December 23.
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December - 23 
The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in a statement issued on December 23 called for an immediate end to the fighting and the initiation of a dialogue between the Government and Maoists with the participation of all political and civil f
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The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in a statement issued on December 23 called for an immediate end to the fighting and the initiation of a dialogue between the Government and Maoists with the participation of all political and civil forces in Nepal.
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December - 23 
According to media reports, the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has rejected President Chandrika Kumaratunga's new proposal, conveyed through Norway, to revive peace negotiations. Sources added that the LTTE's London-based chief negotiator, An
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According to media reports, the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has rejected President Chandrika Kumaratunga's new proposal, conveyed through Norway, to revive peace negotiations. Sources added that the LTTE's London-based chief negotiator, Anton Balasingham, was expected to formally announce the outfit’s rejection of the Government offer "in a couple of days or so."
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December - 24 
According to Telegraph, the Naga National Council (Panger faction), on December 24, advocated calling off the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cease-fire with the Union Government, if sovereignty could not be a topic of di
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According to Telegraph, the Naga National Council (Panger faction), on December 24, advocated calling off the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cease-fire with the Union Government, if sovereignty could not be a topic of discussion. The paper, quoting a NNC statement, said, "if the peace talks ended in integration of Indian occupied Naga areas, then the NSCN-IM will have made a formidable error."
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December - 24 
Briefing newsmen at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on December 24, the ‘general secretary’ of the pro-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Saiding-Eh, has threatened to ‘drive out’ illegal Bangladeshi migrants who h
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Briefing newsmen at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on December 24, the ‘general secretary’ of the pro-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Saiding-Eh, has threatened to ‘drive out’ illegal Bangladeshi migrants who had come to the twin districts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills after being evicted from neighbouring Nagaland.
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December - 24 
In Orissa, the CPI-Maoist Orissa-Andhra Pradesh border ‘area commander’, K. Krishna Reddy, has allegedly threatened to kill the Minister of State for School and Mass Education, Nagendra Pradhan, and his family members before the New Year.
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In Orissa, the CPI-Maoist Orissa-Andhra Pradesh border ‘area commander’, K. Krishna Reddy, has allegedly threatened to kill the Minister of State for School and Mass Education, Nagendra Pradhan, and his family members before the New Year.
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December - 24 
On December 24, the Guntur district police unearthed an arms dump in the forest area between the Guthikonda and Julakallu villages during a routine search operation. Left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfit, the Communist Party of India-Ma
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On December 24, the Guntur district police unearthed an arms dump in the forest area between the Guthikonda and Julakallu villages during a routine search operation. Left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfit, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) representative, Ganganna, however, telephoned the police and accused them of placing the dump there. He claimed the police had fired 22 rounds, but there were no reports of casualties. The police, however, said there was no firing.
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On December 25, the Assam Police recovered six hand grenades, two detonator fuses and nine rounds of ammunition from a drain near Chandmari Tea Estate near the Tinsukia town. A day earlier, two-timer devices were recovered near the boundary wall of J
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On December 25, the Assam Police recovered six hand grenades, two detonator fuses and nine rounds of ammunition from a drain near Chandmari Tea Estate near the Tinsukia town. A day earlier, two-timer devices were recovered near the boundary wall of Jalukani police outpost in Jorhat district.
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December - 24 
The farmers in Bihar's Jehanabad district have reportedly employed trained gunmen to protect them from Naxalites, who have threatened to blow up their homes and kill their families if they harvested their crops.
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The farmers in Bihar's Jehanabad district have reportedly employed trained gunmen to protect them from Naxalites, who have threatened to blow up their homes and kill their families if they harvested their crops.
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December - 24 
The jailed ‘general secretary’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Gobinda Basunatary alias B. Swmkhwr, has reportedly been released from prison in Guwahati on December 24 to facilitate the peace process with the outfit. He was arres
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The jailed ‘general secretary’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Gobinda Basunatary alias B. Swmkhwr, has reportedly been released from prison in Guwahati on December 24 to facilitate the peace process with the outfit. He was arrested from Rangiya on November 26, 2002.
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December - 24 
Two persons were killed and 36 others, including three police personnel, sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting a unit of the Special Operations Group (SOG) near a shrine at Pakharpora in the Budgam district o
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Two persons were killed and 36 others, including three police personnel, sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting a unit of the Special Operations Group (SOG) near a shrine at Pakharpora in the Budgam district on December 24. According to Daily Excelsior, the terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on a SOG patrol party outside the shrine of the revered saint, Syed Mohammad Aali, at Pakharpora, minutes after the weekly Friday prayers concluded at the shrine mosque. While no terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility, official sources indicated that a local cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) had thrown the grenade.
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December - 24 
Unidentified terrorists reportedly shot dead one person, identified as Nongthonbam Budha Singh, at Wabagai in the Thoubal district of Manipur on December 24. Local sources stated that the deceased was earlier associated with the outlawed Kangleipak C
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Unidentified terrorists reportedly shot dead one person, identified as Nongthonbam Budha Singh, at Wabagai in the Thoubal district of Manipur on December 24. Local sources stated that the deceased was earlier associated with the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).
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December - 24 
Unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists hurled a grenade targeting the Janukoni police outpost under Titabor police station in the Jorhat district of Assam on December 24. However, the blast only caused minor damages to the bui
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Unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists hurled a grenade targeting the Janukoni police outpost under Titabor police station in the Jorhat district of Assam on December 24. However, the blast only caused minor damages to the building.
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December - 24 
A military court has reportedly convicted two soldiers, sentencing one to death and the other to life imprisonment, for their involvement in an assassination attempt during December 2003 on President Pervez Musharraf. They were accused in the first o
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A military court has reportedly convicted two soldiers, sentencing one to death and the other to life imprisonment, for their involvement in an assassination attempt during December 2003 on President Pervez Musharraf. They were accused in the first of two bombings targeting Gen. Musharraf’s motorcade in Rawalpindi on December 14, 2003, said spokesperson Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan. Although Sultan said both were low-ranking army personnel, he did not disclose their identities. While the date of conviction has not been disclosed, The News, quoting intelligence sources, said it was delivered several weeks ago.
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December - 24 
According to The News, six Pashto-speaking foreigners, suspected to Afghan nationals, were arrested from the Makeen area in South Waziristan on December 24 for alleged terrorist links.
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According to The News, six Pashto-speaking foreigners, suspected to Afghan nationals, were arrested from the Makeen area in South Waziristan on December 24 for alleged terrorist links.
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December - 24 
Daily Times quoting Frontier Corps sources reports that unidentified people attacked two vehicles carrying paramilitary forces in Turbat, killing at least four personnel and injuring five more on December 24. "Four personnel of our forces were killed
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Daily Times quoting Frontier Corps sources reports that unidentified people attacked two vehicles carrying paramilitary forces in Turbat, killing at least four personnel and injuring five more on December 24. "Four personnel of our forces were killed by a rocket while five others were hit by bullets when saboteurs attacked a patrolling party late on Friday night," said Frontier Corps Lieutenant Colonel Rizwan Malik. "Their vehicles were patrolling in the Newano area, about 650 kilometres west of Quetta, when hit by the rocket propelled grenade," he added. An anonymous caller identifying himself as Azad Baloch of the Baloch Liberation Army said that his group was responsible for the attack. The caller claimed 17 soldiers were killed in the attack and threatened to carry out more attacks. He also warned the army and the government not to set up new garrisons in Balochistan.
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December - 24 
The Lahore Police is reported to have seized a large cache of arms and ammunition on December 24 during a raid at the Mian Mir Colony. Two persons, identified as Kashif Khurshid and Faisal Munir, were arrested in this connection. Among the seized mat
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The Lahore Police is reported to have seized a large cache of arms and ammunition on December 24 during a raid at the Mian Mir Colony. Two persons, identified as Kashif Khurshid and Faisal Munir, were arrested in this connection. Among the seized material were 10 Russian strips of explosive, six rocket rounds with detonating fuels, 52 hand grenades and 425 anti-aircraft bullets, police investigation chief, Choudhury Shafqaat, told Dawn. "Certainly, they had plans to commit terrorism. The weapons seized from them are not toys," he said without indicating any specific targets.
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December - 24 
The Nation has reported that investigations are also being conducted against 10 other personnel of armed forces, including four Non Commissioned Officers of the army and six of the air force.
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The Nation has reported that investigations are also being conducted against 10 other personnel of armed forces, including four Non Commissioned Officers of the army and six of the air force.
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December - 24 
A special committee meeting under Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari decided to mobilise security forces including the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Armed Police Force and Nepal Police along the highways and other sensitive areas to open the ve
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A special committee meeting under Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari decided to mobilise security forces including the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), Armed Police Force and Nepal Police along the highways and other sensitive areas to open the vehicular movement and foil the Maoist blockades. Also, Adhikari stated that the government has no plans to declare a state of emergency in the country ‘in the near future’. Government spokesperson and communication minister Mohammed Mohsin had said on December 24, that the government could be forced to declare a state of emergency if the Maoists continued their blockades around the country.
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December - 24 
According to media reports, Maoist insurgents have killed two civilians, identified as Munna Koili and Mauddin Khan and injured five others accusing them of forming an anti-rebel group in Paklihawa Village Development Committee (VDC) in Nawalparasi d
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According to media reports, Maoist insurgents have killed two civilians, identified as Munna Koili and Mauddin Khan and injured five others accusing them of forming an anti-rebel group in Paklihawa Village Development Committee (VDC) in Nawalparasi district, on December 24. During the clash, the villagers also reportedly killed three unidentified Maoists. A month ago, villagers of Thulo Khiratawa of the same district had killed five Maoists and had then formed retaliation groups for their security.
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December - 24 
At least five security force personnel were reportedly killed and five others sustained injuries in separate incidents across the country on December 24. According to reports, a Royal Nepalese Army officer and a soldier were killed and two soldiers s
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At least five security force personnel were reportedly killed and five others sustained injuries in separate incidents across the country on December 24. According to reports, a Royal Nepalese Army officer and a soldier were killed and two soldiers sustained injuries during a landmine explosion triggered by the Maoist insurgents at Badhi in the far-western district of Kanchanpur. In a separate incident, two troops died and two others were wounded during a clash with the insurgents in Pokhara. Further, another soldier died during an explosion at Jaubari in the eastern district of Ilam.
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December - 24 
Government spokesperson and Minister of Information and Communications, Mohammed Mohsin, is reported to have said that the Government could be forced to declare a state of emergency if the Maoists continued their indefinite blockades in different par
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Government spokesperson and Minister of Information and Communications, Mohammed Mohsin, is reported to have said that the Government could be forced to declare a state of emergency if the Maoists continued their indefinite blockades in different parts of the country. After a four-hour long meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence on December 24, Mohsin, however, told reporters that the council of ministers did not discuss the issue in the meeting, according to Nepal News. The Minister also said the Government would employ ‘full state force’ to combat the insurgency.
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December - 24 
Himalayan Times has reported that the Maoist-called transport strike and embargo continued to affect life on the third day on December 24. While educational institutions and commercial centres were opened in Kalaiya and Birgunj, the district headquar
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Himalayan Times has reported that the Maoist-called transport strike and embargo continued to affect life on the third day on December 24. While educational institutions and commercial centres were opened in Kalaiya and Birgunj, the district headquarters of Bara and Parsa, vehicles stayed off the roads. While no vehicles were reportedly seen in Gaur, the district headquarters of Rautahat, consumer goods and petroleum products were in short supply.
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December - 24 
Reports added that the Government has formed a committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, to ensure smooth supplies of fuel and other essential items in the capital, Kathmandu, and other parts of Nepal. This was
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Reports added that the Government has formed a committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, to ensure smooth supplies of fuel and other essential items in the capital, Kathmandu, and other parts of Nepal. This was decided after the council of ministers meeting at the Prime Minister‘s residence. According to Nepal News, the Government’s response came after people formed long queues in front of gas stations in Kathmandu to procure petroleum products and reports of shortage of essential items in the market following an indefinite blockade of major highways in the country by the Maoists. The Prithvi highway - a major supply route to the capital - remains deserted since December 23.
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December - 24 
The Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), a human rights group, has reportedly said that over 10,800 Nepalis have lost their lives in nine years of insurgency. According to INSEC, a total of 10,832 people have died due to the insurgency until Decem
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The Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), a human rights group, has reportedly said that over 10,800 Nepalis have lost their lives in nine years of insurgency. According to INSEC, a total of 10,832 people have died due to the insurgency until December 21, 2004. Of the 10,832, 7,080 people were killed by the state while 3,752 people were killed by the Maoists. Over 1,600 security force personnel have lost their lives during this period, the organization claimed.
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December - 24 
Daily Star reports that a 'regional leader' of the Purba Bangla Communist Party-Janajuddha (PBCP-Janajuddha), Sirajul Islam Siraj was killed in a 'crossfire' with security forces in Pagla Kanai area of Jhenidah district on December 24 evening. Securi
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Daily Star reports that a 'regional leader' of the Purba Bangla Communist Party-Janajuddha (PBCP-Janajuddha), Sirajul Islam Siraj was killed in a 'crossfire' with security forces in Pagla Kanai area of Jhenidah district on December 24 evening. Security forces also recovered a shutter gun and 8 bullets from the incident site.
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December - 25 
138 cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi Jamatiya (NLFT) surrendered before the Tripura Governor, D.N. Sahay, at the State Police Training Centre in capital Agartala on December 25. The militants, including senior leaders Bar
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138 cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi Jamatiya (NLFT) surrendered before the Tripura Governor, D.N. Sahay, at the State Police Training Centre in capital Agartala on December 25. The militants, including senior leaders Bartholomew Borok, Buchuk Borok, Ananta Debbarma, Salka Borok and Daniel Borok, also laid down 14 weapons. With the surrender, altogether 312 terrorists have laid down arms this year in Tripura.
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December - 25 
According to a delayed report, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) allegedly blew up a bridge near village Nonar under the Hasanbazar police station in the Bhojpur district of Bihar on De
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According to a delayed report, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) allegedly blew up a bridge near village Nonar under the Hasanbazar police station in the Bhojpur district of Bihar on December 25. The police recovered detonator wires and pamphlets from the blast site.
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December - 25 
According to media reports, on December 25, five police commandos were killed when unidentified terrorists ambushed a police party at Napetpalli area in Imphal East district of Manipur. The terrorists also looted four AK 47 rifles, one pistol and sev
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According to media reports, on December 25, five police commandos were killed when unidentified terrorists ambushed a police party at Napetpalli area in Imphal East district of Manipur. The terrorists also looted four AK 47 rifles, one pistol and several rounds of ammunition after killing the commandos. The commandos led by Sub Inspector Jiauddin who was among the victims were returning to Imphal after patrolling the Napetpalli area.
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December - 25 
According to Sentinel, approximately 90 cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi Jamatiya (NLFT), who had signed a tripartite Memorandum of Settlement with the Union and Tripura Governments on December 17, 2004, in New Delhi, wil
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According to Sentinel, approximately 90 cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi Jamatiya (NLFT), who had signed a tripartite Memorandum of Settlement with the Union and Tripura Governments on December 17, 2004, in New Delhi, will surrender before the State Governor, Dinesh Nandan Sahaya, in Agartala today.
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December - 25 
On December 25, a "chief commander" of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), Mohd Shaffi Dar alias Abdullah was apprehended at Natipora on outskirts of the capital city, Srinagar by security forces. Two AK-56 rifles and one Thoraya satellite telephone were re
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On December 25, a "chief commander" of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), Mohd Shaffi Dar alias Abdullah was apprehended at Natipora on outskirts of the capital city, Srinagar by security forces. Two AK-56 rifles and one Thoraya satellite telephone were recovered from his possession.
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December - 25 
Security forces arrested three suspected terrorists, identified as Md Zamaruddin, Md Abdul Hussain alias Tomba and Laishram Romesh alias Ingocha, from the Lilong area in Thoubal district on December 25. One 9 mm pistol and four live rounds were recov
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Security forces arrested three suspected terrorists, identified as Md Zamaruddin, Md Abdul Hussain alias Tomba and Laishram Romesh alias Ingocha, from the Lilong area in Thoubal district on December 25. One 9 mm pistol and four live rounds were recovered from them.
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December - 25 
Talking to newsmen in Guwahati on December 25, the Assam Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Development, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that elections to the Bodoland Territorial Council will be held by the end of May 2005. Meanwhile, addressing
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Talking to newsmen in Guwahati on December 25, the Assam Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Development, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that elections to the Bodoland Territorial Council will be held by the end of May 2005. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in New Delhi on December 23, the Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that ULFA has adopted a new modus operandi to attack soft targets across the State through mercenaries.
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December - 25 
Terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the NLFT shot dead Rabindra Debbarma, the manager of the Madhurilata tea estate, under Srinagar police station in the West Tripura district on December 25.
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Terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the NLFT shot dead Rabindra Debbarma, the manager of the Madhurilata tea estate, under Srinagar police station in the West Tripura district on December 25.
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December - 25 
According to The Nation, security force personnel on December 25 blew up the house of a tribesman with explosives at Kot Langarkhel village in South Waziristan. No loss of life was reported as the occupants, primarily children and women after the mal
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According to The Nation, security force personnel on December 25 blew up the house of a tribesman with explosives at Kot Langarkhel village in South Waziristan. No loss of life was reported as the occupants, primarily children and women after the male members had gone underground, were asked to leave before the operation. A few days ago, the troops had reportedly recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from this house belonging to Shah Qaimoos Khan Mehsud, who is alleged to have links with the Al Qaeda.
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December - 25 
According to The Nation, suspected terrorists shot dead two persons and set ablaze five vehicles at the Aga Khan Foundation office in Chitral district, North West Frontier Province, on December 25. The police later recovered live and used Kalashnikov
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According to The Nation, suspected terrorists shot dead two persons and set ablaze five vehicles at the Aga Khan Foundation office in Chitral district, North West Frontier Province, on December 25. The police later recovered live and used Kalashnikov and pistol rounds from the incident site. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack thus far.
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December - 25 
Dawn reports that a person was killed and eight others were injured when a bomb exploded in a shop at the Mandan Gate bazaar in Bannu on December 25. The explosion, which occured at around 12.30pm (PST), killed the shop owner, Haroon. DSP Sikandar Kh
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Dawn reports that a person was killed and eight others were injured when a bomb exploded in a shop at the Mandan Gate bazaar in Bannu on December 25. The explosion, which occured at around 12.30pm (PST), killed the shop owner, Haroon. DSP Sikandar Khan, while speaking to journalists at a news briefing said the victim had links with the banned Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM).
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December - 25 
In Banke district, security forces shot dead three Maoists when the latter were collecting donations from locals at Katkuiya VDC on December 25. In Tehrathum district, the Maoists bombed and damaged the buildings lodging the Agriculture Development B
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In Banke district, security forces shot dead three Maoists when the latter were collecting donations from locals at Katkuiya VDC on December 25. In Tehrathum district, the Maoists bombed and damaged the buildings lodging the Agriculture Development Bank, District Lawyers’ Office and two NGO office buildings on December 25. A similar report on the same day from Makwanpur said Maoists have detonated bombs destroying the office building of Palung VDC.
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December - 25 
Reports on December 25 indicated that the blockades imposed by the Maoists in the Kathmandu Valley and some district headquarters seriously affected normal life. As Prithivi Highway and Tribhuvan Rajpath that link the Kathmandu Valley to the district
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Reports on December 25 indicated that the blockades imposed by the Maoists in the Kathmandu Valley and some district headquarters seriously affected normal life. As Prithivi Highway and Tribhuvan Rajpath that link the Kathmandu Valley to the districts remained mostly closed, the supply system, mainly that of fuel, was affected in the capital. Highways in districts surrounding Kathmandu such as Kavre, Nuwakot and Rasuwa remained completely blocked. Similarly, the second day of a bandh (general strike) on December 25, called by the Maoists, paralysed normal life in Morang and Sunsari districts. District headquarters of Dang, Udaypur, Bara, Parsa, Kailali, Rautahat, Makwanpur and some other districts also was affected due to the indefinite blockade in places since last few days.
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December - 25 
Two civilians, identified as Shivani Singh Tharu and J Pandey, were released on December 25 after a week in Maoist captivity.
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Two civilians, identified as Shivani Singh Tharu and J Pandey, were released on December 25 after a week in Maoist captivity.
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December - 26 
A Manipur-based Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Khompi Singh, was arrested along with a woman, identified as Kamala Devi, from a lodge in the Panjabari area of capital Guwahati on December 26.
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A Manipur-based Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Khompi Singh, was arrested along with a woman, identified as Kamala Devi, from a lodge in the Panjabari area of capital Guwahati on December 26.
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December - 26 
According to Sentinel, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were wounded following an encounter with a joint team of Assam and West Bengal police at Jikan Tola village under Toofan police station of West Bengal bordering Assam on Dec
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According to Sentinel, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were wounded following an encounter with a joint team of Assam and West Bengal police at Jikan Tola village under Toofan police station of West Bengal bordering Assam on December 26. The incident occurred when the police team destroyed a hideout where a group of 15 ULFA terrorists, led by one Bablu Roy, were taking shelter.
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December - 26 
At least three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed following an encounter with the police at Mornoi Garchouk along the Assam-Nagaland border in the Jorhat district of Assam on December 26. The incident occurred when a group
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At least three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed following an encounter with the police at Mornoi Garchouk along the Assam-Nagaland border in the Jorhat district of Assam on December 26. The incident occurred when a group of ULFA cadres taking shelter lobbed two hand grenades at the police personnel during a raid in the village.
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December - 26 
During an encounter that ensued after security force personnel raided a hideout in the area of Doda district on December 26, two terrorists were killed. While two soldiers were reported to have been wounded during the incident, two AK-47 rifles, a wi
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During an encounter that ensued after security force personnel raided a hideout in the area of Doda district on December 26, two terrorists were killed. While two soldiers were reported to have been wounded during the incident, two AK-47 rifles, a wireless set, two magazines, 37 rounds of ammunition and two grenades were recovered from the hideout.
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December - 26 
In another incident, Police recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of Majid Hussain alias Noor Hussain from the Kishtwar area in Doda district. Majid Hussain was an ‘area commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit, official sources sai
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In another incident, Police recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of Majid Hussain alias Noor Hussain from the Kishtwar area in Doda district. Majid Hussain was an ‘area commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit, official sources said, adding that his killing was an outcome of "inter gang rivalry" between the HuJI and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfits.
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December - 26 
In Rajouri district, the terrorists reportedly abducted two civilians and later shot dead one of them, identified as Mohammed Bashir, at Dhanwakote village. Whereabouts of the second civilian, identified as Khalid Ahmed, were not ascertained till las
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In Rajouri district, the terrorists reportedly abducted two civilians and later shot dead one of them, identified as Mohammed Bashir, at Dhanwakote village. Whereabouts of the second civilian, identified as Khalid Ahmed, were not ascertained till last reports came in. Separately, a group of unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a Special Police Officer, Ghulam Nabi Khan, in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district.
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December - 26 
In the State, during a search operation in the Banihal area of Doda district, the troops recovered one radio set, one AK magazine, nine rounds of ammunition and four detonators.
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In the State, during a search operation in the Banihal area of Doda district, the troops recovered one radio set, one AK magazine, nine rounds of ammunition and four detonators.
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December - 26 
On December 26, three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) are reported to have surrendered before the Medak district police chief.
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On December 26, three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) are reported to have surrendered before the Medak district police chief.
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December - 26 
On the same day, Union Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, disclosed that the Union Government would provide additional funds to States for modernisation of their police forces engaged in tackling Naxalites. The central assistance would b
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On the same day, Union Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, disclosed that the Union Government would provide additional funds to States for modernisation of their police forces engaged in tackling Naxalites. The central assistance would be hiked to 75 per cent of the cost incurred by the States in modernisation of police forces. Cabinet approval to the proposal was expected within a fortnight, Jaiswal added. He also said other States were free to follow the Andhra Pradesh example in dealing with the Naxalites.
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December - 26 
Security forces killed two terrorists, suspected to be part of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, during a gun-battle in the Ganderbal area of Srinagar district.
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Security forces killed two terrorists, suspected to be part of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, during a gun-battle in the Ganderbal area of Srinagar district.
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December - 26 
Suspected terrorists shot at and injured a civilian, identified as Laishram Chura Singh, at Kwakeithel in the capital Imphal on December 26.
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Suspected terrorists shot at and injured a civilian, identified as Laishram Chura Singh, at Kwakeithel in the capital Imphal on December 26.
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December - 26 
The Punjab Police is reported to have arrested a suspected Pakistani military intelligence agent from Amritsar on December 26 for allegedly e-mailing secret defence documents to his country. According to Daily Excelsior, the accused, identified as Su
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The Punjab Police is reported to have arrested a suspected Pakistani military intelligence agent from Amritsar on December 26 for allegedly e-mailing secret defence documents to his country. According to Daily Excelsior, the accused, identified as Sunny Shairaj alias Rashid Massih, who belonged to the Field Intelligence Unit of Pakistani military, was arrested while he was e-mailing secret documents, pertaining to the Indian defence, to one Major Tariq from a cyber cafe near the GND University.
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December - 26 
The Shillong Times, quoting police sources, stated that the militant outfit, United Achik National Front (UANF), has been carrying out large-scale extortion from businessmen in the East and West Garo Hills districts of Meghalaya. Sources added that a
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The Shillong Times, quoting police sources, stated that the militant outfit, United Achik National Front (UANF), has been carrying out large-scale extortion from businessmen in the East and West Garo Hills districts of Meghalaya. Sources added that a large number of businessmen in these districts had received extortion notices ranging between Rupees 500 and Rupees 50,000 per month.
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December - 26 
Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) cadres reportedly shot dead a civilian, identified as Ginzakhen alias Khenno, at Ngathal village in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 26. According to a ZRA statement made available to the local media, he
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Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) cadres reportedly shot dead a civilian, identified as Ginzakhen alias Khenno, at Ngathal village in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 26. According to a ZRA statement made available to the local media, he was killed for alleged ‘anti-ZRA activities’.
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December - 26 
A total of 55 people died and 184 sustained injuries during 10 bomb blasts that occurred in Karachi during the year 2004, compared to last year's four fatalities in as many blasts that had left 31 people injured, according to Dawn. In 2002, 32 people
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A total of 55 people died and 184 sustained injuries during 10 bomb blasts that occurred in Karachi during the year 2004, compared to last year's four fatalities in as many blasts that had left 31 people injured, according to Dawn. In 2002, 32 people were killed and 98 others were wounded in 12 bomb blasts.
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December - 26 
At least four Maoist insurgents, identified as Laxman Pun, Buddhiman Pun, Prithivi Gautam and Sher Bahadur Budha, were killed while trying to escape from the security forces’ custody at Jilibarang in the Parbat district on December 26. Two homemade g
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At least four Maoist insurgents, identified as Laxman Pun, Buddhiman Pun, Prithivi Gautam and Sher Bahadur Budha, were killed while trying to escape from the security forces’ custody at Jilibarang in the Parbat district on December 26. Two homemade guns, a pistol and some socket bombs have been recovered from the slain Maoists.
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December - 26 
In a statement issued on December 26 on the occasion of the 111th birth anniversary of Mao Tse Tung, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) ‘chairman’, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, reportedly said, "Our party expresses strong commitment to the idea
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In a statement issued on December 26 on the occasion of the 111th birth anniversary of Mao Tse Tung, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) ‘chairman’, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, reportedly said, "Our party expresses strong commitment to the idea of the dictatorship of the proletariat that had evolved during the course of the great cultural revolution initiated and led by Comrade Mao." Prachanda insisted that his party was trying to practically establish Mao’s thesis that says "political power comes from the barrel of gun" and, as part it, it was embarking on the first phase of ‘strategic retaliation’.
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December - 26 
Nepal News, quoting Police sources, has reported that the impact of the Maoist blockade, on its fourth-consecutive day, has lessened in Kathmandu. Further, it said that security forces are posted in strategic points at the highways and Royal Nepalese
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Nepal News, quoting Police sources, has reported that the impact of the Maoist blockade, on its fourth-consecutive day, has lessened in Kathmandu. Further, it said that security forces are posted in strategic points at the highways and Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) helicopters and trucks were deployed in opening traffic to and from Kathmandu by launching aerial and land escorts along the highways from Bharatpur to Kathmandu. The Maoists had announced indefinite blockades with effect from December 23 on different sections of the Prithvi, Mahendra and Tribhuvan highways. The blockades have been declared in the Sunachuri-Hetaunda section of the Mahendra highway, Naagdhunga-Benighat section of the Prithvi highway and Naubise-Bhaise section of the Tribhuvan highway.
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December - 26 
The insurgents have forced nearly 200 schools to close in the southwestern district of Kapilvastu to observe the birth anniversary of Mao Zedong.
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The insurgents have forced nearly 200 schools to close in the southwestern district of Kapilvastu to observe the birth anniversary of Mao Zedong.
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December - 26 December - 28
The Maoists reportedly abducted two District Development Committee employees and two more civilians at Anarkholi Bazaar in Baitadi on December 26. In other incidents, the Maoists abducted a Nepali Congress party activist from his residence at Dhola V
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The Maoists reportedly abducted two District Development Committee employees and two more civilians at Anarkholi Bazaar in Baitadi on December 26. In other incidents, the Maoists abducted a Nepali Congress party activist from his residence at Dhola Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Dhading district and a VDC Chairman from Pipradhi in Bara district on December 27. One police personnel was abducted from Hatiya in Makwanpur on December 28.
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December - 27 
A civilian who was injured in the December 4-bomb blast at Pakharpora in the Budgam district died at a hospital on December 27. As reported earlier, two civilians were killed and 36 sustained injuries during a grenade attack on a Police party outside
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A civilian who was injured in the December 4-bomb blast at Pakharpora in the Budgam district died at a hospital on December 27. As reported earlier, two civilians were killed and 36 sustained injuries during a grenade attack on a Police party outside a revered saint’s shrine at Pakharpora.
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December - 27 
According to Pratidin, two ULFA cadres, identified as Narak Rabha and Dipak Rabha, surrendered before the police at Goalpara on December 27. They also deposited a revolver along with six rounds of ammunition, a pistol, a wireless set and three Chines
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According to Pratidin, two ULFA cadres, identified as Narak Rabha and Dipak Rabha, surrendered before the police at Goalpara on December 27. They also deposited a revolver along with six rounds of ammunition, a pistol, a wireless set and three Chinese grenades.
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December - 27 
In another incident, a bomb blast is reported to have destroyed the newly constructed house of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Ashfaq, at Wachi in the Pulwama district. Residents said that six adjacent houses suffered minor damage in the explosion.
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In another incident, a bomb blast is reported to have destroyed the newly constructed house of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Ashfaq, at Wachi in the Pulwama district. Residents said that six adjacent houses suffered minor damage in the explosion.
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December - 27 
In another incident, a group of terrorists are reported to have kidnapped a 10 year old boy at Pundal near Kalakote in the Rajouri district.
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In another incident, a group of terrorists are reported to have kidnapped a 10 year old boy at Pundal near Kalakote in the Rajouri district.
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December - 27 
In the State, security force personnel neutralised a terrorist hideout at Gangota in the Rajouri district and seized 131 AK rounds, 42 Pika rounds, one belt of Pika gun, two UBGL shells, five detonators, four pieces of detonator wire with fuse, two g
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In the State, security force personnel neutralised a terrorist hideout at Gangota in the Rajouri district and seized 131 AK rounds, 42 Pika rounds, one belt of Pika gun, two UBGL shells, five detonators, four pieces of detonator wire with fuse, two grenade fuses and five kilograms of RDX.
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December - 27 
On December 27, in Guntur, the Andhra Pradesh Home Minister K Jana Reddy said there was no hitch for second round of talks with the Naxalites. Accepting that Naxalites were resorting to some illegal acts, he said the Government needed to bear such ac
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On December 27, in Guntur, the Andhra Pradesh Home Minister K Jana Reddy said there was no hitch for second round of talks with the Naxalites. Accepting that Naxalites were resorting to some illegal acts, he said the Government needed to bear such acts to some extent.
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December - 27 
The Army is reported to have recovered a huge dump of arms and ammunition from a concrete underground tank in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on December 27. According to Daily Excelsior, the seizure included 114 UBGL grenades, 171 hand grenade
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The Army is reported to have recovered a huge dump of arms and ammunition from a concrete underground tank in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on December 27. According to Daily Excelsior, the seizure included 114 UBGL grenades, 171 hand grenades, 97 electronic detonators, one solar missile, 15 time pencils and 15 Kilograms of loose explosive.
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December - 27 
The Jharkhand Police arrested one CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’ from Pandu village in Palamu district on December 27. One country made pistol was recovered from his possession.
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The Jharkhand Police arrested one CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’ from Pandu village in Palamu district on December 27. One country made pistol was recovered from his possession.
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December - 27 
The pro-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on December 27 threatened armed operations against the bamboo traders who had violated its ban on bamboo felling. In a statement, its ‘joint secretary’, W. Mukrang, alleged tha
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The pro-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on December 27 threatened armed operations against the bamboo traders who had violated its ban on bamboo felling. In a statement, its ‘joint secretary’, W. Mukrang, alleged that a few "dishonest contractors" were carrying on their practice in the Bokajan and Hamren subdivisions of Karbi Anglong district despite the ban.
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December - 27 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles and the Bhaderwah police arrested Asif Mohammed, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), from the outskirts of Bhaderwah town in Doda district and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from his poss
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles and the Bhaderwah police arrested Asif Mohammed, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), from the outskirts of Bhaderwah town in Doda district and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from his possession. The troops also arrested six over ground contacts of the Pakistani militant during raids carried out on the disclosures made by Asif.
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December - 27 
A Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was wounded when unidentified people fired a rocket at an FC checkpoint on the Sariab Road in Quetta, Balochistan province, on December 27. Police sources said the rocket was fired from five to six km away and hit a wall
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A Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was wounded when unidentified people fired a rocket at an FC checkpoint on the Sariab Road in Quetta, Balochistan province, on December 27. Police sources said the rocket was fired from five to six km away and hit a wall near the checkpoint. Capital City Police Officer, Pervez Rafi Bhatti, added that another explosion was heard from the same area at the same time, but there were no reports of any damage. Separately, a bomb exploded on the Adalat Road area in Quetta on December 27, but caused no damage to life or property.
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December - 27 
According to Statesman, the Corps Commander Peshawar, Lt Gen Safdar Hussain, has warned the South Waziristan-based terrorists, including Abdullah Mehsud and Baitullah Mehsud, to surrender before January 15, 2005, or else stringent military action wil
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According to Statesman, the Corps Commander Peshawar, Lt Gen Safdar Hussain, has warned the South Waziristan-based terrorists, including Abdullah Mehsud and Baitullah Mehsud, to surrender before January 15, 2005, or else stringent military action will be taken against them. He was addressing a 40-member Jirga (tribal council) of Mehsud sub tribes at the corps headquarters on December 27. An official spokesperson later indicated that surrender and amnesty to all the wanted men, including Baitullah Mehsud, will be subjected to guarantee by their tribe while Abdullah Mehsud will have to surrender unconditionally because of his anti-state activities and involvement in the abduction and killing of Chinese engineers.
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December - 27 
Two members of the Hizb-ut-Tahrir, identified as Habeem Saleem and Muhammad Nafees, were arrested on December 24 from a mosque near Chundri Road in Karachi.
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Two members of the Hizb-ut-Tahrir, identified as Habeem Saleem and Muhammad Nafees, were arrested on December 24 from a mosque near Chundri Road in Karachi.
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December - 27 December - 28
A group of three armed Maoist insurgents shot dead the Shiva Sena Nepal president, Arun Singh Budhathoki, at Bhrikuti Nagar in Nepalgunj district on December 28. Shiva Sena Nepal is affiliated to the Shiva Sena, a political party in the Indian State
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A group of three armed Maoist insurgents shot dead the Shiva Sena Nepal president, Arun Singh Budhathoki, at Bhrikuti Nagar in Nepalgunj district on December 28. Shiva Sena Nepal is affiliated to the Shiva Sena, a political party in the Indian State of Maharashtra. In another incident, the insurgents killed a civilian, identified as Roshan Limbu, at Shivagunj in the Jhapa district on December 27. On December 28, three soldiers were injured while attempting to defuse a Maoist-planted bomb along the Garuda-Harasaha section of the Birendra Highway in Rautahat district.
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December - 27 
During a programme in the Pokhara district on December 27, Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari reportedly said that the "country will face authoritarian regime if Maoists do not come for talks immediately" and added that the insurgents would
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During a programme in the Pokhara district on December 27, Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari reportedly said that the "country will face authoritarian regime if Maoists do not come for talks immediately" and added that the insurgents would be the one to bear heavy losses besides political parties and civil society if such a situation arose.
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December - 27 
The Maoists detonated bombs and destroyed the quarters belonging to the District Forest Office employees in Accham district. They also exploded a bomb targeting the District Traffic Police Office in Banke district on December 27. On the same day, the
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The Maoists detonated bombs and destroyed the quarters belonging to the District Forest Office employees in Accham district. They also exploded a bomb targeting the District Traffic Police Office in Banke district on December 27. On the same day, the insurgents opened fire targeting a bus at Bandipur in the Siraha district.
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December - 28 
,The Army clarified, on December 28, that one Thankholun, who was killed in an encounter at Vengbuk near Tuilaphai in the Churachandpur district on December 22, was a hardcore Kuki National Front (KNF) cadre. He was killed while laying an improvised
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,The Army clarified, on December 28, that one Thankholun, who was killed in an encounter at Vengbuk near Tuilaphai in the Churachandpur district on December 22, was a hardcore Kuki National Front (KNF) cadre. He was killed while laying an improvised explosive device on a track used by the security forces.
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December - 28 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Asif, was arrested from Sartangal in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district, according to Kashmir Times.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Asif, was arrested from Sartangal in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district, according to Kashmir Times.
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December - 28 
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Udhampur-Doda Range), Satvir Gupta, stated on December 28 that a total of 147 terrorists have been killed and 21 arrested in the Udhampur-Doda range during the year 2004. 55 terrorists had surrendered during the ye
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (Udhampur-Doda Range), Satvir Gupta, stated on December 28 that a total of 147 terrorists have been killed and 21 arrested in the Udhampur-Doda range during the year 2004. 55 terrorists had surrendered during the year. Giving comparative details of terrorist-related activities in the range, Gupta said that 139 civilians were killed in 2004 as against 150 in the 2003.
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December - 28 
One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Dipak Das, was killed during an encounter with the Army personnel at Aagsia village in the Kamrup district of Assam on December 28. An AK 47 rifle and a Chinese-make grenade were rec
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One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Dipak Das, was killed during an encounter with the Army personnel at Aagsia village in the Kamrup district of Assam on December 28. An AK 47 rifle and a Chinese-make grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 28 
Suspected terrorists belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the outlawed National Liberation of Tripura (NLFT) are reported to have killed at least 16 Territorial Army personnel and wounded three others during an ambush at Agumabari in the S
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Suspected terrorists belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the outlawed National Liberation of Tripura (NLFT) are reported to have killed at least 16 Territorial Army personnel and wounded three others during an ambush at Agumabari in the South Tripura district on December 28. The incident occurred when the Army personnel, moving in two vehicles from Kouyamura to Dangabari, were attacked by a 50-member NLFT squad with grenades and indiscriminate firing. They also later looted 15 AK-series rifles and one light machine gun from the slain soldiers. As the terrorists were escaping, one of the injured soldiers reportedly opened retaliated fire killing at least one terrorist.
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December - 28 
The ‘operational chief’ of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), identified as Mohammad Shafi Dar, was arrested from the Srinagar district on December 28, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police H K Lohia. An AK rifle, three AK magazines, a wireless s
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The ‘operational chief’ of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), identified as Mohammad Shafi Dar, was arrested from the Srinagar district on December 28, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police H K Lohia. An AK rifle, three AK magazines, a wireless set, a satellite phone, an IED circuit and five detonators were recovered from Dar’s hideout.
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December - 28 
The cease-fire agreement between the Government of India and the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) has been extended till December 31, 2005, following a tripartite meeting between the rebel group, the State Government and the Centre held in Guwahati on Decembe
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The cease-fire agreement between the Government of India and the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) has been extended till December 31, 2005, following a tripartite meeting between the rebel group, the State Government and the Centre held in Guwahati on December 28. The previous agreement is scheduled to expire on December 31.
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December - 28 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has reportedly taken hostage a retired school principal and a school cashier for ‘misappropriation of school funds amounting to Rs. 2 lakhs’.
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has reportedly taken hostage a retired school principal and a school cashier for ‘misappropriation of school funds amounting to Rs. 2 lakhs’.
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December - 28 
The outlawed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on December 28 claimed responsibility for the shooting of a civilian, Laishram Churasingh, at Kwakeithel in the capital Imphal on December 26 for his ‘anti-PREPAK activity’.
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The outlawed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on December 28 claimed responsibility for the shooting of a civilian, Laishram Churasingh, at Kwakeithel in the capital Imphal on December 26 for his ‘anti-PREPAK activity’.
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December - 28 
A wanted militant in South Waziristan, Maulvi Sharif, is reported to have accepted the Government amnesty offer on December 28, according to Dawn. Sharif, who belongs to the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe, was declared the most wanted militant during the army
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A wanted militant in South Waziristan, Maulvi Sharif, is reported to have accepted the Government amnesty offer on December 28, according to Dawn. Sharif, who belongs to the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe, was declared the most wanted militant during the army operation and had earlier refused to surrender. His four companions had already signed agreements with the authorities in November 2004, promising them good conduct and no shelter to foreign militants. An official handout released in Peshawar reportedly said that Sharif called on Governor, Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah, and assured loyalty to the country.
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December - 28 
AFP has reported that security forces arrested an Uzbek national with suspected Al Qaeda links close to the Afghan border on December 27 although his five Chechen associates managed to escape.
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AFP has reported that security forces arrested an Uzbek national with suspected Al Qaeda links close to the Afghan border on December 27 although his five Chechen associates managed to escape.
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December - 28 
The Federal Government has reportedly sought information on the number of foreign students in the seminaries of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). "The federal interior ministry under the directive of the prime minister's secretariat has asked us to pr
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The Federal Government has reportedly sought information on the number of foreign students in the seminaries of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). "The federal interior ministry under the directive of the prime minister's secretariat has asked us to provide details on the number of students who have studied or who are studying in the religious schools in Azad Kashmir since December 2001," an official told Dawn. According to official records, there are 249 religious schools in the seven districts of PoK. Separately, the official added, Islamabad had also asked the PoK Government to provide information on how many of these seminaries were registered and which school of thought they were affiliated with.
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December - 28 
The Police said in Peshawar on December 28 that they had arrested two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) cadres in connection with the December 25-killing of two employees of the Aga Khan Foundation in the Chitral district of North West Frontier Province.
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The Police said in Peshawar on December 28 that they had arrested two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) cadres in connection with the December 25-killing of two employees of the Aga Khan Foundation in the Chitral district of North West Frontier Province.
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December - 28 
The troops raided a Madrassa (seminary) formerly run by Taliban leader Maulvi Jalaluddin Haqqani near Miranshah in North Waziristan on December 28. Sources told The News that the seminary was raided on reports that some foreigners, possibly Arabs, we
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The troops raided a Madrassa (seminary) formerly run by Taliban leader Maulvi Jalaluddin Haqqani near Miranshah in North Waziristan on December 28. Sources told The News that the seminary was raided on reports that some foreigners, possibly Arabs, were hiding there. However, the information turned out to be incorrect.
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December - 28 
According to Kantipur Online, the Maoist blockade, on its sixth day, hampered normal life in the eastern hilly and Terai regions and elsewhere along the highways, while the traffic has resumed on Prithivi highway under security escort. The Maoists bl
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According to Kantipur Online, the Maoist blockade, on its sixth day, hampered normal life in the eastern hilly and Terai regions and elsewhere along the highways, while the traffic has resumed on Prithivi highway under security escort. The Maoists blocked the Mechi and Koshi highways by felling trees on the roads to obstruct the troop’s efforts in removing the barricades.
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December - 28 
At least three Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kohalpur area of Banke district on December 28, today.
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At least three Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kohalpur area of Banke district on December 28, today.
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December - 28 
Maoists have reportedly burned down four vehicles ‘for defying the Maoist blockade’ at Dolalghat in Kavre district and another at Lamaha jungle in the Rautahat district on December 27. Nepal News has reported that due to security escorts, vehicular t
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Maoists have reportedly burned down four vehicles ‘for defying the Maoist blockade’ at Dolalghat in Kavre district and another at Lamaha jungle in the Rautahat district on December 27. Nepal News has reported that due to security escorts, vehicular traffic on the Prithvi Highway has improved and is gradually becoming normal on the fifth day of the indefinite blockade enforced by the Maoists. However, the blockade had its impact in the Kavre, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Sindhupalhowk, Dhading, Makwanpur, Bara and Parsa districts.
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December - 28 
Security force personnel reportedly shot dead at least four Maoist insurgents during a clash near Chauraha in the Banke district on December 28.
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Security force personnel reportedly shot dead at least four Maoist insurgents during a clash near Chauraha in the Banke district on December 28.
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December - 29 
A crude bomb was reportedly recovered from a marketplace in the Kokrajhar town of Assam on December 29.
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A crude bomb was reportedly recovered from a marketplace in the Kokrajhar town of Assam on December 29.
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December - 29 
A delayed media report said, the police stationed in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city arrested four Naxalites and neutralised an illegal arms factory on December 27. Among the material recovered from the factory include parts of a rifle, light machine gun (
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A delayed media report said, the police stationed in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city arrested four Naxalites and neutralised an illegal arms factory on December 27. Among the material recovered from the factory include parts of a rifle, light machine gun (LMG), AK-47, hand grenade launcher and other parts.
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December - 29 
A joint team of the Special Operations Group and Army Intelligence arrested, on December 29, three HM cadres from the Doda district and recovered Rupees 9.38 lakh Hawala money. The money had allegedly been given to them by an international Hawala dea
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A joint team of the Special Operations Group and Army Intelligence arrested, on December 29, three HM cadres from the Doda district and recovered Rupees 9.38 lakh Hawala money. The money had allegedly been given to them by an international Hawala dealer, Javed Ahmed Wani, at Noida in the State of Uttar Pradesh and was being taken to Doda for delivery to Hizb ‘area commander’ Maqsood Ahmed, said official sources.
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December - 29 
According to The Hindu, the Andhra Pradesh Police unearthed two arms dumps belonging to the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) with a huge quantity of high-grade explosives near Koondrapalli village in the Visakhapatnam district on Decemb
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According to The Hindu, the Andhra Pradesh Police unearthed two arms dumps belonging to the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) with a huge quantity of high-grade explosives near Koondrapalli village in the Visakhapatnam district on December 29. The first of the dumps had 150 kilograms of gelatin sticks, three grenades, some revolutionary literature, diaries, 20 audio cassettes, 15 CDs, batteries and other material. The second had 30 directional mines and 25 pairs of new olive green uniforms.
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December - 29 
An unidentified terrorist was reportedly killed following an encounter with the police commandos at Napet Palli in the Imphal East district of Manipur on December 29. A live hand grenade was recovered from the encounter site.
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An unidentified terrorist was reportedly killed following an encounter with the police commandos at Napet Palli in the Imphal East district of Manipur on December 29. A live hand grenade was recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 29 
In the State, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s nephew, Mufti Sarwar, has been arrested for his alleged links with terrorists. Son of the Chief Minister’s cousin Mufti Sarief-ud-din, Sarwar, was allegedly funding terrorist activities after makin
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In the State, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s nephew, Mufti Sarwar, has been arrested for his alleged links with terrorists. Son of the Chief Minister’s cousin Mufti Sarief-ud-din, Sarwar, was allegedly funding terrorist activities after making money through gold smuggling, duping businessmen and running a car theft racket. ‘‘This is a message that everybody is equal before this government. He (Sarwar) can be a relative to us but he is not above the law,’’ said ruling People’s Democratic Party president and the Chief Minister’s daughter, Mehbooba Mufti. ‘‘We had information that he (Sarwar) is involved in gold smuggling and is funneling that easy money to militants. We picked him up after we collected all the evidence,’’ Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Range), Javaid Mukhdoomi told Indian Express.
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December - 29 
Meanwhile, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles intercepted a passenger bus at Lalgam on the Awantipore-Tral road and when the passengers were coming out of the vehicle for identification, one of them reportedly fired three shots injuring a soldier. In ret
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Meanwhile, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles intercepted a passenger bus at Lalgam on the Awantipore-Tral road and when the passengers were coming out of the vehicle for identification, one of them reportedly fired three shots injuring a soldier. In retaliation, the troops shot dead the terrorist. According to Daily Excelsior, on hearing the gunshots, a nearby Road Opening Party of the BSF also opened fire killing a 40-year-old woman, Jameela, and her 18-year-old daughter, Rifat Jan. The slain terrorist has reportedly been identified as Abdur Rasheed Bhat, a member of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, who had been arrested and detained in 2002. He had been recently released from jail.
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December - 29 
On December 29, about 150-armed left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead four persons, including a woman, and destroyed two houses using dynamite at Mauri village in the Patna distri
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On December 29, about 150-armed left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead four persons, including a woman, and destroyed two houses using dynamite at Mauri village in the Patna district of Bihar. One of the deceased, Harendra Sharma, was reportedly a State homeguard personnel. The incident was believed to be in retaliation to the recent killing of a Naxalite, Siyaram Manjhi.
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December - 29 
Security force personnel recovered eight detonators, 52 grams of gunpowder and flexible wires from the residence of one Asad Ali at the Ganesh Nagar locality of capital Guwahati on December 29. Further, security in Assam has been put on a maximum ale
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Security force personnel recovered eight detonators, 52 grams of gunpowder and flexible wires from the residence of one Asad Ali at the Ganesh Nagar locality of capital Guwahati on December 29. Further, security in Assam has been put on a maximum alert following intelligence reports that the ULFA is planning major subversive activities in the State from December 31 to January 7, 2005.
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December - 29 
Senior National Conference (NC) leader, Farooq Ahmed Zargar, was reportedly killed by a group of terrorists in the Kawdara area of capital Srinagar on December 29.
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Senior National Conference (NC) leader, Farooq Ahmed Zargar, was reportedly killed by a group of terrorists in the Kawdara area of capital Srinagar on December 29.
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December - 29 
The ‘chief area commander’ of Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit, Tahir Billa, was shot dead during an encounter with troops of the Gorkha Rifles and Rajouri Police in the Khoyla forest area of Rajouri district on December 29. Billa is known to
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The ‘chief area commander’ of Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit, Tahir Billa, was shot dead during an encounter with troops of the Gorkha Rifles and Rajouri Police in the Khoyla forest area of Rajouri district on December 29. Billa is known to have launched the ‘burqa drive’ (forcing women to wear the veil) in the year 2003. Two girls were shot dead and some others were injured while many others had abandoned their studies during the drive, according to Daily Excelsior. Further, a terrorist, identified as Waleed Hassan Abbasi, was killed during an encounter with the troops at Neelu Matribugh in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district. Another terrorist was killed by the troops during a gun-battle at Panzigam in the Baramulla district.
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December - 29 
The Sentinel, quoting security sources, has stated that a large number of representatives of various fundamentalist and radical groups attended a conclave held at the Mohammadpur Jamaitul Madrassa (seminary) in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Decemb
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The Sentinel, quoting security sources, has stated that a large number of representatives of various fundamentalist and radical groups attended a conclave held at the Mohammadpur Jamaitul Madrassa (seminary) in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on December 15, reportedly as part of a conspiracy at the behest of the Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to merge India’s north-eastern States with ‘greater Bangladesh.’ The strategy evolved at the meeting is to launch an infiltration drive in the Bengali Muslim-dominated areas of the region in order to foment secessionist forces and pave the way for a movement for the right of self-determination in the long run, the sources said.
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December - 29 
On December 29, the Jharkhand Police reportedly arrested Samuel Champia, who is suspected to have tipped off Naxalites about the movement of the police contingent that was ambushed in Saranda forest on April 7, 2004. Twenty police personnel were kill
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On December 29, the Jharkhand Police reportedly arrested Samuel Champia, who is suspected to have tipped off Naxalites about the movement of the police contingent that was ambushed in Saranda forest on April 7, 2004. Twenty police personnel were killed in that attack.
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December - 29 
A lawyer and an activist of a banned religious party were reportedly shot dead at Dera Ismail Khan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 29. Afeef Abbas Shah, who was a defence counsel in the murder case of a Sipah-e-Sahaba (SSP) lea
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A lawyer and an activist of a banned religious party were reportedly shot dead at Dera Ismail Khan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 29. Afeef Abbas Shah, who was a defence counsel in the murder case of a Sipah-e-Sahaba (SSP) leader, was shot dead when he was going home from court. In another incident, an activist of the banned SSP, Yousaf Khan, was shot dead by two motorcyclists at the Gali Bagh Wali area near Leghari Gate.
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December - 29 
A tribal politician with close links to Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, was reportedly shot dead by suspected Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Wana, South Waziristan, on December 29, according to The Nation. Shahlam Khan, whose brother is Pakistan’s Amb
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A tribal politician with close links to Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, was reportedly shot dead by suspected Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Wana, South Waziristan, on December 29, according to The Nation. Shahlam Khan, whose brother is Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar, was reportedly shot dead by masked gunmen from a moving car in Wana. His Pushtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party has in the past campaigned against the Taliban and Islamist extremism.
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December - 29 
According to Dawn, a district criminal court in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on December 29 handed down capital punishment for 10 times to an accused in bomb blast in the region five years ago which had killed 10 people. The prosecution had accuse
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According to Dawn, a district criminal court in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on December 29 handed down capital punishment for 10 times to an accused in bomb blast in the region five years ago which had killed 10 people. The prosecution had accused Shabbir Bhatti, allegedly a Muslim Indian agent from Jammu and Kashmir, of carrying out the blast in Islamgarh town, southern Mirpur district, on December 17, 1999.
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December - 29 
Rejecting the Government ultimatum to surrender by January 15, 2005, or face military action, wanted tribal militant, Abdullah Mahsud, said on December 29 that he would to continue his fight until the eviction of the Pakistan Army from South Wazirist
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Rejecting the Government ultimatum to surrender by January 15, 2005, or face military action, wanted tribal militant, Abdullah Mahsud, said on December 29 that he would to continue his fight until the eviction of the Pakistan Army from South Waziristan and the removal of President Musharraf from office. Speaking to The News from an undisclosed location, Mahsud also denied Government claims that he had offered to surrender along with another militant, Baitullah Mahsud. "None of us is surrendering to anyone. All this part of propaganda is to demoralise our fighters," he claimed. "I reject the January 15 deadline announced by the Corps Commander Peshawar Lt Gen Safdar Hussain. Such threats are meaningless for us," he added.
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December - 29 
In a separate joint statement issued by the ‘Maoists special district organisation committee’ secretary, Kabir, and unnamed Banke, Bardiya ‘district organisation committee’ secretary, have called a strike in the Banke and Bardiya districts from Janua
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In a separate joint statement issued by the ‘Maoists special district organisation committee’ secretary, Kabir, and unnamed Banke, Bardiya ‘district organisation committee’ secretary, have called a strike in the Banke and Bardiya districts from January 2 to 3.
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December - 29 
In a statement on December 29, the ‘Madhesh Autonomous Revolutionary People’s Council’ Chief Secretary, Mahendra Paswan, announced the withdrawal of the indefinite embargo imposed on the district headquarters of Bara, Rautahat and Sarlahi districts f
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In a statement on December 29, the ‘Madhesh Autonomous Revolutionary People’s Council’ Chief Secretary, Mahendra Paswan, announced the withdrawal of the indefinite embargo imposed on the district headquarters of Bara, Rautahat and Sarlahi districts for the past eight days. The Maoists had announced the embargo to protest the murder of their cadres by security forces and further Paswan warned that if the forces did not stop their operations, then tougher programmes would be implemented after three months.
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In the Nuwakot district, one Armed Police Force (APF) personnel was wounded when a Maoist planted landmine exploded near the APF training center at Kakani on December 30. In the same district, the insurgents have reportedly abducted a civilian from B
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In the Nuwakot district, one Armed Police Force (APF) personnel was wounded when a Maoist planted landmine exploded near the APF training center at Kakani on December 30. In the same district, the insurgents have reportedly abducted a civilian from Bageshwari. They also abducted a Government official from the District Education Office in Dhading district on December 29.
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December - 29 
The Maoists have reportedly withdrawn the weeklong blockade they had imposed on various highways, including the Prithvi and Tribhuvan highways leading to capital Kathmandu, with effect from December 29. A Maoist statement, quoting General Secretary o
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The Maoists have reportedly withdrawn the weeklong blockade they had imposed on various highways, including the Prithvi and Tribhuvan highways leading to capital Kathmandu, with effect from December 29. A Maoist statement, quoting General Secretary of the ‘Tamang Region Autonomous Government’, Kumari Moktan, said that the blockade had been withdrawn following requests by human rights activists, journalists and the civil society. The Maoist-affiliated Tamang Regional Autonomous People's Government had imposed the blockade on the ‘Tamang Autonomous Region’, comprising nine districts, including Makwanpur, Dhading, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Sindhuli, Ramechhap, Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk, from December 23.
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December - 29 
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Chief in Nepal, Sumomi Sakai, is reported to have expressed grave concern over the use of children by the insurgents to lay ambushes and explosive devices on roads and highways.
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Chief in Nepal, Sumomi Sakai, is reported to have expressed grave concern over the use of children by the insurgents to lay ambushes and explosive devices on roads and highways.
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December - 29 
According to The Hindu, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Awami League president, Sheikh Hasina, has received a death threat on e-mail. It was sent to her by a man who identified himself as Ershad H. Azad from the capital Dhaka.
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According to The Hindu, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Awami League president, Sheikh Hasina, has received a death threat on e-mail. It was sent to her by a man who identified himself as Ershad H. Azad from the capital Dhaka.
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December - 29 
Five professors of the Rajshahi University on December 29 reportedly received telephone calls from extortionists asking to pay huge tolls with threat on their lives. "A caller at 10 AM identifying as follower of Bangla Bhai demanded Taka four lakh as
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Five professors of the Rajshahi University on December 29 reportedly received telephone calls from extortionists asking to pay huge tolls with threat on their lives. "A caller at 10 AM identifying as follower of Bangla Bhai demanded Taka four lakh as toll from me with threat on my life," Vice Chancellor, Shahdat Hossain Mondal, told The New Nation. Professors Altaf Hossain, Hasan Azizul Haq, Aminul Islam and Abbas Ali also received similar telephone calls demanding tolls and threat on life from the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB).
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December - 29 
On December 29, chief of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Velupillai Prabhakaran, appealed to the international community and the United Nations to generously assist the people of the northeast Sri Lanka affected by the Tsunami disaster.
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On December 29, chief of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Velupillai Prabhakaran, appealed to the international community and the United Nations to generously assist the people of the northeast Sri Lanka affected by the Tsunami disaster. "I express my deepest sympathies and condolences to my people who lost their kith and kin in this disaster. I also extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to our Muslim and Sinhala brethren in the south who were affected by the Tsunami", he said in a statement issued in Tamil by the LTTE headquarters. Prabhakaran also solicited assistance of the international community and UN agencies to help the affected people in the northeast.
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December - 30 
A delegation of 11 legislators from the Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh are reported to have called on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muiv
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A delegation of 11 legislators from the Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh are reported to have called on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah at the ‘Camp Hebron’ in the Dimapur district of Nagaland on December 30. Details of the meeting, however, were not available till last reports came in.
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December - 30 
According to Assam Tribune, security forces arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, identified as Jayanta Gaon and Arup Dutta, from an unspecified place in Jorhat district on December 30. They are suspected to have involved in
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According to Assam Tribune, security forces arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, identified as Jayanta Gaon and Arup Dutta, from an unspecified place in Jorhat district on December 30. They are suspected to have involved in the improvised explosive device blast at the Jalukonibari police outpost on the night of December 24.
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December - 30 
According to Daily Excelsior, a group of unidentified terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, Assadullah Bhat, at Wagoora in Srinagar on December 30 and opened fire on his son, Mohammad Ayub Bhat, and a guest, Abdur Rasheed Dar. While t
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According to Daily Excelsior, a group of unidentified terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, Assadullah Bhat, at Wagoora in Srinagar on December 30 and opened fire on his son, Mohammad Ayub Bhat, and a guest, Abdur Rasheed Dar. While the son and Dar, reported to be former terrorists, died on the spot, Ayub’s brother, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, sustained injuries in the shootout. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident thus far.
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December - 30 
Earlier, on December 30, security forces’ arrested one person, identified as Padum Baishya, from Majnoi Garsuk under Teok police station limits in the Jorhat district for sheltering United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists.
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Earlier, on December 30, security forces’ arrested one person, identified as Padum Baishya, from Majnoi Garsuk under Teok police station limits in the Jorhat district for sheltering United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists.
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December - 30 
In another incident, terrorists shot dead one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the bus stand in Sopore, Baramulla district.
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In another incident, terrorists shot dead one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the bus stand in Sopore, Baramulla district.
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December - 30 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian at Etapalli in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on January 30.
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian at Etapalli in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on January 30.
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December - 30 
On the same day, the Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, confirmed that the second round of talks with the Naxalites would be held soon.
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On the same day, the Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, confirmed that the second round of talks with the Naxalites would be held soon.
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December - 30 
One police personnel and a civilian sustained bullet injuries when suspected United Achik National Front (UANF) cadres opened fire on them at Ampati in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya on December 30.
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One police personnel and a civilian sustained bullet injuries when suspected United Achik National Front (UANF) cadres opened fire on them at Ampati in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya on December 30.
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December - 30 
Police arrested Ghulam Hassan Kumhar alias Irfan Pathan, a ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul Mujahideen’s (HM) Al-Hamza Battalion, from the Wanbal locality in Srinagar.
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Police arrested Ghulam Hassan Kumhar alias Irfan Pathan, a ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul Mujahideen’s (HM) Al-Hamza Battalion, from the Wanbal locality in Srinagar.
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December - 30 
Reports from Rajouri district have indicated that Maali Darvesh, a terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit, was shot dead by cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in a case of inter-gang rivalry at village Morian in the Manjakote area.
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Reports from Rajouri district have indicated that Maali Darvesh, a terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit, was shot dead by cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in a case of inter-gang rivalry at village Morian in the Manjakote area.
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December - 30 
Speaking in Hyderabad on December 30, the outgoing Director General of Police, S.R. Sukumara, stated that the peace process initiated by the Congress Government after it assumed office in May has resulted in a steep decline in the left-wing extremist
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Speaking in Hyderabad on December 30, the outgoing Director General of Police, S.R. Sukumara, stated that the peace process initiated by the Congress Government after it assumed office in May has resulted in a steep decline in the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) violence in Andhra Pradesh. The violence went down by 80 to 90 per cent, he added. According to statistics released by Sukumara, Naxalites killed 66 persons, including seven police personnel, in encounters and other attacks, up to May 14 and only four afterwards. There were no casualties among both policemen and extremists although there were five encounters during the peace period. There were 57 encounters prior to May 14 in which 45 extremists were killed. Overall, the Naxalite violence receded by 14.4 per cent in the year 2004 with 790 offences reported as against 923 in the previous year. Sukumara, however, maintained that there was no change in the attitude of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janasakthi groups.
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December - 30 
Suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists killed two persons and wounded four others when they resorted to indiscriminate firing alleged defiance of their ban on cutting bamboo near Rangmongvey in the Karbi Anglong district of
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Suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists killed two persons and wounded four others when they resorted to indiscriminate firing alleged defiance of their ban on cutting bamboo near Rangmongvey in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on December 30. They also later made a futile attempt to abduct two contractors after the attack.
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December - 30 
Two terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel near Hirpora in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. One AK-47 rifle, one grenade launcher and a wireless set were recovered from the encounter site. During a sepa
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Two terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel near Hirpora in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. One AK-47 rifle, one grenade launcher and a wireless set were recovered from the encounter site. During a separate encounter, troops of Rashtriya Rifles killed another terrorist, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Chopan, in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district.
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December - 30 
According to Dawn, vigilantes of Islamist parties have announced that they would stop revelry on the New Year eve in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). Groups of stick-wielding activists of the ruling Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) will roam the
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According to Dawn, vigilantes of Islamist parties have announced that they would stop revelry on the New Year eve in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). Groups of stick-wielding activists of the ruling Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) will roam the streets of Peshawar to thwart any attempt at celebrating the advent of the new year, Haji Ihsanul Haq, said secretary-general of the six-party alliance in Peshawar. Three committees comprising ten members each had been formed to scout the city, cantonment and rural Peshawar and inform police of any ‘unethical activity’, Haq claimed. "If police do not act on our information, then we will press our force into action," he added.
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December - 30 
President Pervez Musharraf stated on December 30 that he would retain the office of the army chief till 2007 because any change at this stage could prove 'dangerous' for Pakistan. "At this crucial juncture, the country cannot afford any change in the
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President Pervez Musharraf stated on December 30 that he would retain the office of the army chief till 2007 because any change at this stage could prove 'dangerous' for Pakistan. "At this crucial juncture, the country cannot afford any change in the internal and external policies and this is the major reason behind my decision to continue retaining the office of the army chief," said Gen. Musharraf. Addressing the nation over radio and television, the President claimed he had been allowed by the Parliament to keep both the offices. "I just cannot violate the constitution that now allows me to retain both offices," he stated. In his speech, Gen. Musharraf indicated the importance of continuity in internal and external policies, forward movement in dialogue with India on the Kashmir issue, tackling extremism and terrorism, security and safeguarding vital national interests and harmony among political, bureaucratic and military institutions.
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December - 30 
South Waziristan chief administrator, Asmatullah Gandapur, was injured on December 30 during a roadside bomb explosion near the Tank area, according to Daily Times. Gandapur and his driver were wounded when the vehicle they were riding in passed over
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South Waziristan chief administrator, Asmatullah Gandapur, was injured on December 30 during a roadside bomb explosion near the Tank area, according to Daily Times. Gandapur and his driver were wounded when the vehicle they were riding in passed over explosives planted on the road outside Tank, an unnamed official said.
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December - 30 
Two children were reportedly killed and four others sustained injuries when a hand-grenade they were playing with exploded at Sheikhi village near Cherat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 30.
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Two children were reportedly killed and four others sustained injuries when a hand-grenade they were playing with exploded at Sheikhi village near Cherat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 30.
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December - 30 
A day earlier, clashes between security forces and Maoists occurred in the Batkauwa area of Kailali district. Although details of the same are yet to be confirmed, reports quoting local security sources said that at least 22 Maoists were killed in th
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A day earlier, clashes between security forces and Maoists occurred in the Batkauwa area of Kailali district. Although details of the same are yet to be confirmed, reports quoting local security sources said that at least 22 Maoists were killed in the incident.
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December - 30 
A Kathmandu Post report stated that the Maoists manhandled British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) journalists and another French reporter in the Rukum district on December 30. The journalists were reportedly prevented from collecting any information
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A Kathmandu Post report stated that the Maoists manhandled British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) journalists and another French reporter in the Rukum district on December 30. The journalists were reportedly prevented from collecting any information and also accused of spying for the Government.
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December - 30 
After an agreement was reached between the Maoists and the project management, construction work at the Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Project is reportedly set to resume from December 31. The work in the project has been stalled for the past three mon
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After an agreement was reached between the Maoists and the project management, construction work at the Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Project is reportedly set to resume from December 31. The work in the project has been stalled for the past three months due to Maoists’ threat. Further, a Kathmandu Post report stated that the insurgents have ‘granted permission’ to four non-governmental organizations to operate their programmes in the districts under their control.
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December - 30 
Security sources have indicated that clashes between troops and Maoists occurred at Rani Kunda, Bhartuwa and Bhurkauwa in the Kailali district on December 30. However, the details of fatalities have not been confirmed thus far although reports, quoti
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Security sources have indicated that clashes between troops and Maoists occurred at Rani Kunda, Bhartuwa and Bhurkauwa in the Kailali district on December 30. However, the details of fatalities have not been confirmed thus far although reports, quoting local security sources, said that at least 22 insurgents were killed and seven SF personnel were injured. On the same day, the Maoists have shot dead one former Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel, Jaylal Giri, at Lokaha Bridge in the Nawalparasi district.
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December - 31 
A Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNCLF) cadre, identified as Arch Phangso, surrendered before the army at Manja in Karbi Anglong district on December 31. He also deposited a country made gun, a Chinese made grenade and three magazines.
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A Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNCLF) cadre, identified as Arch Phangso, surrendered before the army at Manja in Karbi Anglong district on December 31. He also deposited a country made gun, a Chinese made grenade and three magazines.
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December - 31 
An activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Javed Ahmed Lone, was shot at and wounded by the terrorists at Amirabad in Pulwama district.
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An activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Javed Ahmed Lone, was shot at and wounded by the terrorists at Amirabad in Pulwama district.
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December - 31 
Assam Police recovered, on December 31, the bodies of two persons, identified as Umesh Mahato and Babul Biswas, suspected to have been shot dead by United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists for defying its ban on cutting bamboo from Sil
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Assam Police recovered, on December 31, the bodies of two persons, identified as Umesh Mahato and Babul Biswas, suspected to have been shot dead by United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists for defying its ban on cutting bamboo from Silvetta in the Karbi Anglong district.
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December - 31 
In a notification issued on December 31, the Tripura Government is reported to have has asked the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi Jamatiya faction (NLFT) ‘chief’ Nayanbashi Jamatia to immediately surrender or face consequences.
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In a notification issued on December 31, the Tripura Government is reported to have has asked the National Liberation Front of Tripura-Nayanbashi Jamatiya faction (NLFT) ‘chief’ Nayanbashi Jamatia to immediately surrender or face consequences.
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December - 31 
In continuing clashes between two terrorist groups, three unidentified terrorists were reportedly found dead in an orchard near Momin in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on December 31. The police have recovered nine AK-56 magazines filled with 3
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In continuing clashes between two terrorist groups, three unidentified terrorists were reportedly found dead in an orchard near Momin in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on December 31. The police have recovered nine AK-56 magazines filled with 30 rounds each, a wireless set, Rupees 1,000 in Pakistani currency and Rupees 600 in Indian currency along with some letterheads of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit from the incident site. Superintendent of Police, Viplav Kumar, was quoted as saying in Daily Excelsior that the dead bodies were believed to be those of terrorists killed in a group clash between the HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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December - 31 
In the State, troops neutralised two terrorist hideouts at Trown and Kutiarah villages falling under the jurisdiction of Bhaderwah police station in Doda district. Recoveries made from the hideouts included 10.2 kg RDX, one Universal Machine Gun, a p
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In the State, troops neutralised two terrorist hideouts at Trown and Kutiarah villages falling under the jurisdiction of Bhaderwah police station in Doda district. Recoveries made from the hideouts included 10.2 kg RDX, one Universal Machine Gun, a pistol, one hand grenade, 36 detonators, 25 AK rounds, one .303 round, one silencer, two meters electric wire, one belt box, one camera, six film rolls and two bags. Separately, in the Kallar area of Rajouri district, troops seized 91 Pika rounds, 36 AK rounds, 13 pistol rounds, one pistol magazine, a Chinese hand grenade, one radio set antenna and one detonator.
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On January 1, a senior Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was shot dead by Army and police in an encounter at village Sarhuti in Mendhar tehsil (administrative unit) of Poonch district. Official sources said troops of 37 Rashtriya Rifles, SOG and Mend
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On January 1, a senior Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was shot dead by Army and police in an encounter at village Sarhuti in Mendhar tehsil (administrative unit) of Poonch district. Official sources said troops of 37 Rashtriya Rifles, SOG and Mendhar Police, who had killed two terrorists at Naika Majari in Mendhar on December 31, continued their search for the third terrorist, who had escaped during the earlier operation. The slain terrorist has been identified as Hizb ‘commander’ Abu Askari and one AK rifle, three magazines, 80 rounds and 3 kg RDX were recovered from him.
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December - 31 
One left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested near Laubari village in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh on December 31.
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One left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested near Laubari village in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh on December 31.
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December - 31 
Talking to newsmen in Kolkata on December 31, the outgoing GOC-in-C Eastern Command, Lt. Gen. J.S. Verma, stated that ULFA leaders have difference of opinion on whether to hold peace talks with the Government. Besides, there are also differences of o
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Talking to newsmen in Kolkata on December 31, the outgoing GOC-in-C Eastern Command, Lt. Gen. J.S. Verma, stated that ULFA leaders have difference of opinion on whether to hold peace talks with the Government. Besides, there are also differences of opinion within the rank and file of the outfit on this question, he added.
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December - 31 
The Manipur Police, in a press statement issued in the capital Imphal on December 31, stated that the State security force personnel had killed 38 terrorists and arrested 430 of them during 2004. During the year, the police recovered 17 .9 mm pistol,
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The Manipur Police, in a press statement issued in the capital Imphal on December 31, stated that the State security force personnel had killed 38 terrorists and arrested 430 of them during 2004. During the year, the police recovered 17 .9 mm pistol, 11 AK-56 rifles, 23 hand grenades and 19 bombs of various types and 712 assorted ammunitions. Further, it added that other security forces operating in Manipur killed 70 terrorists and arrested another 270.
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December - 31 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed during an encounter that ensued after security force (SF) personnel raided their hideout at Nawpora Reban in the Sopore area of Baramulla district. Further in Sopore, suspected terrorists are reported to
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed during an encounter that ensued after security force (SF) personnel raided their hideout at Nawpora Reban in the Sopore area of Baramulla district. Further in Sopore, suspected terrorists are reported to have shot dead a fruit merchant, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, at his residence. During a separate encounter at Naika Majari in the Mendhar area of Poonch district, SF personnel killed two more LeT cadres, identified as Abu Katal and Abu Larvi. Two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 90 rounds of ammunition, one wireless set, eight hand grenades, six detonators and some eatables were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 31 
Unidentified gunmen shot at and injured a State Government official belonging to the Department of Food and Civil Supplies at his residence in the capital Imphal on December 31.
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Unidentified gunmen shot at and injured a State Government official belonging to the Department of Food and Civil Supplies at his residence in the capital Imphal on December 31.
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December - 31 
Unidentified terrorists shot dead a civilian, identified as Khongmang Kuki, at Sugnu Bazaar in the Thoubal district of Manipur on December 31. On the same day, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a State Government official, identified as R.K
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Unidentified terrorists shot dead a civilian, identified as Khongmang Kuki, at Sugnu Bazaar in the Thoubal district of Manipur on December 31. On the same day, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a State Government official, identified as R.K. Binoy, at Heirok Mamang Leikai in the Imphal East district.
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December - 31 
According to Nepal News, five Maoist insurgents were killed during clashes between the security forces and Maoists on December 31 in the Morang district. However, Himalayan Times quoted Maoist sources as claiming that only four of their cadres were k
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According to Nepal News, five Maoist insurgents were killed during clashes between the security forces and Maoists on December 31 in the Morang district. However, Himalayan Times quoted Maoist sources as claiming that only four of their cadres were killed in the clash. During a separate encounter between the troops and insurgents at Dahagadi in the Makwanpur district, three insurgents are reported to have died.
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December - 31 
At least five Maoist insurgents were killed during a clash between security forces (SFs) and the insurgents in Morang district on December 31, today. In another incident on the same day, three more Maoists were killed at Dahagadi in the Makwanpur dis
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At least five Maoist insurgents were killed during a clash between security forces (SFs) and the insurgents in Morang district on December 31, today. In another incident on the same day, three more Maoists were killed at Dahagadi in the Makwanpur district.
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December - 31 
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reportedly renewed its call upon the Nepalese Government and Maoists to sign the Human Rights Accord to protect and promote fundamental rights of the Nepali citizens. According to Nepal News, the latest
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reportedly renewed its call upon the Nepalese Government and Maoists to sign the Human Rights Accord to protect and promote fundamental rights of the Nepali citizens. According to Nepal News, the latest NHRC appeal has come ahead of the visit of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Justice Louise Arbour, to Nepal. Justice Louise is scheduled to visit Kathmandu next month on a fact-finding mission, according to reports.
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December - 31 
Two cadres of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abdul Aziz and Asgar Ali, were reportedly killed during an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Borobaria village in the Rajshahi district on Decem
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Two cadres of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abdul Aziz and Asgar Ali, were reportedly killed during an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Borobaria village in the Rajshahi district on December 31. RAB personnel recovered a shutter gun, a double-barreled gun and one round of bullet from the incident site.
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*Data till , May 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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