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February - 1 
Earlier, on the night of February 1, an unidentified terrorist and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Gufbal, Kupwara.
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Earlier, on the night of February 1, an unidentified terrorist and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Gufbal, Kupwara.
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February - 1 
Eleven criminals facing the charges of possessing terrorist weapons have been sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by a special court in Ahmedabad on February 1. They were convicted under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act
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Eleven criminals facing the charges of possessing terrorist weapons have been sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by a special court in Ahmedabad on February 1. They were convicted under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), Arms Act, Explosive and Substances Act and Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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February - 1 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), on February 1, blasted a house at Dundru village, under the Sehna police station limits in Lohardaga. Reports said the Naxalites suspected the house owner of being a police informer and
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), on February 1, blasted a house at Dundru village, under the Sehna police station limits in Lohardaga. Reports said the Naxalites suspected the house owner of being a police informer and they also reportedly blamed him for collecting money in the name of the PWG.
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February - 1 
Meanwhile the Border Security Force (BSF) along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Dhubri district arrested a Bangladeshi national on February 1, as he was trying to cross over without any valid document, according to official sources.
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Meanwhile the Border Security Force (BSF) along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Dhubri district arrested a Bangladeshi national on February 1, as he was trying to cross over without any valid document, according to official sources.
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February - 1 
State Home Secretary KS Atoria, while speaking to the media in Lucknow on February 1, said that the police raided at least 61 illegal firearms factories and material used for manufacturing arms were seized on January 31. This brings the total number
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State Home Secretary KS Atoria, while speaking to the media in Lucknow on February 1, said that the police raided at least 61 illegal firearms factories and material used for manufacturing arms were seized on January 31. This brings the total number of illicit arms factories to 3863 against which action had been taken since December 26, 2001, he said adding that the action is being taken as preventive measures to ensure peaceful election to the State Legislative Assembly. On January 31, police also seized 108 unlicensed arms, bringing the total to 6092 during the period under review. Besides 506 kg explosives and 459 cartridges were also seized, said State Home Secretary.
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February - 1 
The Assam Police have sent a 33-member team from its commando battalion for a four-month long training with the elite National Security Guard (NSG) popularly known as the ‘Black Cats’ at its centre located at Delhi for advance training in counter-ins
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The Assam Police have sent a 33-member team from its commando battalion for a four-month long training with the elite National Security Guard (NSG) popularly known as the ‘Black Cats’ at its centre located at Delhi for advance training in counter-insurgency operations. At present the State Police has 18 platoons of commando personnel. The Inspector General of Assam Police (Training and Armed Police), Mr B.P. Rao said that the Assam Police has also requested the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to provide special training to the personnel of Assam Police at regular intervals at its training centre in Dehradun.
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February - 1 
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharyya on February 1 accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of being partially responsible for the unabated infiltration from across the border -from Bangladesh - into the eastern and north-eastern regions
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West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharyya on February 1 accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of being partially responsible for the unabated infiltration from across the border -from Bangladesh - into the eastern and north-eastern regions, posing a grave threat to the security and peace in the area. Speaking to media personnel at Guwahati on February 1, he said that there has been an increase in the terrorist activities in the eastern frontier. He however disagreed that the Bangladesh Government and the Royal Bhutan Government were solely responsible for terrorists in north-east operating from these countries. He also urged for diplomatic initiatives to be taken up by the Indian Government with its neighbours to check the terrorist activities on both sides of the border. He also favoured the repeal of the controversial Illegal Migrants’-Determination by Tribunal Act (IM-DT).
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February - 1 
A news report of February 1, from Muzaffarabad in Pakistani occupied Kashmir (PoK) citing a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesman, said terrorist groups based in PoK are keeping a low profile but insist that their terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmi
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A news report of February 1, from Muzaffarabad in Pakistani occupied Kashmir (PoK) citing a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesman, said terrorist groups based in PoK are keeping a low profile but insist that their terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir will not stop despite President Pervez Musharraf’s crackdown on Islamic extremism. The news report adds that most terrorist outfits which were previously based in the main streets of Muzaffarabad have been shifted out. Graffiti calling for jihad or holy war against India have disappeared from the town’s walls. However, the HM spokesman, Salim Hashmi claimed that this discretion is a normal "operational strategy" linked to "unusually cold weather" and has nothing to do with President Musharraf’s crackdown. He added that "Musharraf's crackdown has not made any difference because 90 per cent of the fighters are local Kashmiris, and the majority is affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen."
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February - 1 
A Defence Ministry statement added that 64 suspected rebels were arrested in countrywide operations on February 1.
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A Defence Ministry statement added that 64 suspected rebels were arrested in countrywide operations on February 1.
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February - 1 
A Maoist rebel was killed in an encounter at Baglung on the night of February 1. A Defence Ministry release on February 2 added that guns and explosives were seized after the encounter
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A Maoist rebel was killed in an encounter at Baglung on the night of February 1. A Defence Ministry release on February 2 added that guns and explosives were seized after the encounter
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February - 1 
Four explosive devices were deactivated by security forces in Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
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Four explosive devices were deactivated by security forces in Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
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February - 1 
In another encounter at Kakadi, Bara district, a rebel was killed.
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In another encounter at Kakadi, Bara district, a rebel was killed.
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February - 1 
Meanwhile, fifty five suspected rebels were arrested from different parts of the country on February 1.
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Meanwhile, fifty five suspected rebels were arrested from different parts of the country on February 1.
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February - 1 
Meanwhile, reacting to the Nepali government’s decision on regulating madrassas, NMEA’s Chairman, Salim Mian Ansari on February 1, said that the decision was a "gimmick done under the pressure of India and the US." Salim Ansari who is also a member o
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Meanwhile, reacting to the Nepali government’s decision on regulating madrassas, NMEA’s Chairman, Salim Mian Ansari on February 1, said that the decision was a "gimmick done under the pressure of India and the US." Salim Ansari who is also a member of the main opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) clarified that "If the government only tries to scrutinise the functioning of the madrasas, then I would say the move is certainly dictated by India and the US,". He demanded that the government first recognise the curriculum of the madrasas and allocate budget for them and take steps for their modernisation before checking their finances and other details. Reacting to reported Indian accusation that some madrassas have links with Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence, the NMEA Chairman claimed that this was a mere false propaganda
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February - 1 
Meanwhile, security forces detected and defused three bombs planted by the rebels at Banepa in Kavreplanchowk district.
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Meanwhile, security forces detected and defused three bombs planted by the rebels at Banepa in Kavreplanchowk district.
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February - 1 
Speaking in Kathmandu on February 1, Minister of State for Home, Devendra Raj Kandel said that counter-insurgency operations by security forces has so far failed to arrest the top Maoist rebel leadership in the country. He however said that the overa
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Speaking in Kathmandu on February 1, Minister of State for Home, Devendra Raj Kandel said that counter-insurgency operations by security forces has so far failed to arrest the top Maoist rebel leadership in the country. He however said that the overall law and order situation in the country has improved due to the operations. Providing statistics, the minister said that 524 police personnel, 443 civilians and an estimated 1318 Maoists have been killed since the rebels began their insurgency in February 1996. He, however, did not provide the casualty figures suffered by the Royal Nepal Army, which has been deployed in counter-insurgency operations since November 2001. He added that 1,061 police and 939 civilians were injured during the six-year-old insurgency while 330 people have been displaced from their home.
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Two Maoist rebels were killed in an encounter at Shirsha in Dadeldhura district on February 1
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Two Maoist rebels were killed in an encounter at Shirsha in Dadeldhura district on February 1
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February - 2 
A fourth Pakistani LeT mercenary was killed in another encounter at Dara in Rajouri district
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A fourth Pakistani LeT mercenary was killed in another encounter at Dara in Rajouri district
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February - 2 
A private news channel said on February 2 that the Pakistan-based underworld criminal Dawood Ibrahim and his associate Chhota Shakeel are alleged to have hatched a conspiracy to assassinate Union Home Minister LK Advani. Chhota Shakeel had plotted to
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A private news channel said on February 2 that the Pakistan-based underworld criminal Dawood Ibrahim and his associate Chhota Shakeel are alleged to have hatched a conspiracy to assassinate Union Home Minister LK Advani. Chhota Shakeel had plotted to kill Advani by hiring a person from the underworld who was lying low for sometime, the news channel said. The Police arrested one person in Bangalore who reportedly revealed the plan to attack Advani. Union Home Minister’s security has already been beefed up amidst reports that Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) sponsored terrorist outfits had also planned to target the Home Minister.
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February - 2 
According to official sources, the police arrested four suspected terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) from South Tripura district on February 2.
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According to official sources, the police arrested four suspected terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) from South Tripura district on February 2.
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February - 2 
Addressing an election rally in Roorkee, Uttranchal on February 2, Union Home Minister LK Advani said there has been no reduction in the infiltration of terrorists from Pakistan even as he asserted that India was determined to win the proxy war waged
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Addressing an election rally in Roorkee, Uttranchal on February 2, Union Home Minister LK Advani said there has been no reduction in the infiltration of terrorists from Pakistan even as he asserted that India was determined to win the proxy war waged by Pakistan. He said, "Infiltration from across the border has not come down. Whatever reduction has taken place is due to snowfall, which happens every year from December to February". The Minister said that Indian would not go by Pakistan President Gen Pervez Musharraf’s verbal assurances about putting an end to terrorism in Pakistan.
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February - 2 
Earlier, on the night of February 2, two unidentified terrorists and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Hillar in Anantnag district.
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Earlier, on the night of February 2, two unidentified terrorists and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Hillar in Anantnag district.
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February - 2 
Five persons of Nepali origin were today killed in an encounter with the Army in Kokrajhar district. According to official sources, on information that some terrorists were hiding in the dense Chirang reserve forest near Ultapani along the Indo-Bhuta
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Five persons of Nepali origin were today killed in an encounter with the Army in Kokrajhar district. According to official sources, on information that some terrorists were hiding in the dense Chirang reserve forest near Ultapani along the Indo-Bhutan border, the Army launched a search operation. As the search was on , the troops were fired at forcing them to retaliate killing all five on the spot. It was yet to be verified whether these persons belonged to any terrorist outfit.
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February - 2 
In a separate attack, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Gool.
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In a separate attack, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Gool.
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February - 2 
In Anantnag district, a Pakistani LeT mercenary, identified as a 'launching commander' of the outfit, was killed in an encounter at Chimar. A security force personnel was also killed in the encounter.
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In Anantnag district, a Pakistani LeT mercenary, identified as a 'launching commander' of the outfit, was killed in an encounter at Chimar. A security force personnel was also killed in the encounter.
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February - 2 
In another incident, two civilians were abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists at Sangrawas, Rajouri.
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In another incident, two civilians were abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists at Sangrawas, Rajouri.
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February - 2 
In Baramulla district, an SF personnel and a civilian were injured in an encounter at Sopore.
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In Baramulla district, an SF personnel and a civilian were injured in an encounter at Sopore.
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February - 2 
In the same district, a civilian was attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Sam Samad.
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In the same district, a civilian was attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Sam Samad.
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February - 2 
In the same district, a counter-insurgency activist was killed by unidentified terrorists at Sofshali.
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In the same district, a counter-insurgency activist was killed by unidentified terrorists at Sofshali.
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February - 2 
Meanwhile, two civilians who were injured in a bomb explosion at Reasi in Udhampur district on January 31, died of their injuries on February 2.
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Meanwhile, two civilians who were injured in a bomb explosion at Reasi in Udhampur district on January 31, died of their injuries on February 2.
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February - 2 
Meghalaya Police are reported to be taking precautionary steps to protect Government buildings throughout the State, including the Secretariat building in the capital to thwart any attempts by terrorists to blow up Government installations. This foll
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Meghalaya Police are reported to be taking precautionary steps to protect Government buildings throughout the State, including the Secretariat building in the capital to thwart any attempts by terrorists to blow up Government installations. This follows an alert by the Central Government to all the States, after the attack on the American Centre at Kolkata on January 22 According to media reports on February 2, the Director General of Police, Mr L Sailo, said the state police were finding it extremely difficult to stop the movement of terrorists belonging to National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in Garo Hills, as they always cross over to Bangladesh and due to support by local terrorist outfits, particularly the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC).
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February - 2 
National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra, while addressing the 38th Munich conference on security policy on February 2, said the disappearance of Taliban and Al-Qeada leaders and activists after the US military campaign in Afghanistan is "a matter of
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National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra, while addressing the 38th Munich conference on security policy on February 2, said the disappearance of Taliban and Al-Qeada leaders and activists after the US military campaign in Afghanistan is "a matter of immediate security concern" and made it clear that New Delhi would de-escalate only after seeing "concrete evidence" of decreasing terrorism from across its borders. He said, "Where are thousands of foreign fighters and advisors of Taliban who were trapped in Kunduz in the final phase of the military campaign, but found a providential and mysterious aerial escape route?" Stating that those were questions of long-term relevance to the international campaign against terrorism, Mishra said "anyone who looks on the map of the region would understand why for India, this a matter of immediate security concern. This is also why India would like to see concrete evidence of a diminution of terrorism from across its borders before it acts on military de-escalation, he added.
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February - 2 
Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal, said in Chandigarh on February 2 that terrorism would not be allowed to revive in Punjab. Reacting to the January 31 bomb blast in a bus in Hoshiarpur district in which two persons were killed, he said, "I w
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Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal, said in Chandigarh on February 2 that terrorism would not be allowed to revive in Punjab. Reacting to the January 31 bomb blast in a bus in Hoshiarpur district in which two persons were killed, he said, "I will shed my blood but terrorism would not be allowed to raise its head again". He said that the blast had been triggered to disturb the hard-earned peace in Punjab. "Anti-national forces would not be allowed to disturb peace of Punjab", he said adding, "Punjab has faced enough of terrorism. The people now want to live in peace". No group has so far claimed responsibility for the blast but the police does not rule out the involvement of terrorists in the incident.
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February - 2 
The Jharkhand police on February 2, raided two well fortified bunkers of left wing extremists, Naxlaites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) deep in the forests of Kandedih under the Pirtand police station limits, Giridih district. A huge cache of a
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The Jharkhand police on February 2, raided two well fortified bunkers of left wing extremists, Naxlaites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) deep in the forests of Kandedih under the Pirtand police station limits, Giridih district. A huge cache of arms and explosives and large quantity of Naxal literature were also recovered during the raid.
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February - 2 
There was an exchange of fire between left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the police for about two hours on February 2 near the Bairapuram tank under the Lingala police station limits, Mahbubnagar district. Casualties
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There was an exchange of fire between left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the police for about two hours on February 2 near the Bairapuram tank under the Lingala police station limits, Mahbubnagar district. Casualties have been reported. Police suspect that some Naxalites are injured as they have found blood marks at the encounter site. The police have launched a combing operation to arrest the Naxalites.
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February - 2 
Three Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Kralgund in Kupwara district on February 2.
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Three Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Kralgund in Kupwara district on February 2.
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February - 2 
Two boys were injured in a bomb blast when they tried to open a parcel left in an abandoned house in Kodekandla village, Bathalapalli mandal on February 2. Official sources said the incident occurred when the boys tried to open the parcel assuming th
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Two boys were injured in a bomb blast when they tried to open a parcel left in an abandoned house in Kodekandla village, Bathalapalli mandal on February 2. Official sources said the incident occurred when the boys tried to open the parcel assuming that it contained money.
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February - 2 
A Defence Ministry statement on February 3 said that two Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters at Durgauli and Fulbari in Kailali and Dang districts respectively on the night of February 2. Of these, a Maoist ‘Area Commander’ was kille
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A Defence Ministry statement on February 3 said that two Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters at Durgauli and Fulbari in Kailali and Dang districts respectively on the night of February 2. Of these, a Maoist ‘Area Commander’ was killed in Fulbari. The statement added that four Maoists were arrested after the Fulbari encounter and some weapons and explosives were also seized.
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February - 2 
Meanwhile, 16 suspects were arrested for questioning in operations conducted country-wide.
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Meanwhile, 16 suspects were arrested for questioning in operations conducted country-wide.
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February - 2 
A leader of the Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP) was killed allegedly by the activists of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) in Gagrabazar area, Rangamati district on February 2. The PCP, the Parbatta Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) ba
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A leader of the Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP) was killed allegedly by the activists of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) in Gagrabazar area, Rangamati district on February 2. The PCP, the Parbatta Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) backed student organisation blamed the UPDF for the killing. They also brought out a procession and held a meeting in the town protesting the killing. The speakers at the meeting demanded immediate arrest of the killers and urged the district administrative to stop violence allegedly by UPDF activists.
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February - 2 
According to media reports, the police on February 2, recovered 10 firearms, ammunition some explosives during raids in different parts of the country. Nine persons have been arrested in this connection.
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According to media reports, the police on February 2, recovered 10 firearms, ammunition some explosives during raids in different parts of the country. Nine persons have been arrested in this connection.
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February - 2 
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, at a meeting of the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) Parliamentary Party meeting on February 2, asked parliamentarians of the BNP to play a special role to help curb terrorism in the country. She said, "We must work towards
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Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, at a meeting of the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) Parliamentary Party meeting on February 2, asked parliamentarians of the BNP to play a special role to help curb terrorism in the country. She said, "We must work towards fulfilling the expectations of the people who have given us the mandate to serve them".
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February - 2 
The government on February 2 introduced in the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) a bill seeking to repeal the controversial Public Safety (Special Provisions) Act, 2000. However, according to the provisions of the bill, all the ongoing cases filed under th
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The government on February 2 introduced in the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) a bill seeking to repeal the controversial Public Safety (Special Provisions) Act, 2000. However, according to the provisions of the bill, all the ongoing cases filed under the law would continue till their disposal unless the government withdraws them. The Law Minister in his statement on the bill's aims and objectives alleged that the PSA was enacted with a political motive. "Many innocent people were victimised by the anti-human rights act," he said. The Bill was introduced by the Awami League government in February 2000 to curb growing acts of crime in the country. At present, about 15,000 people are accused in nearly 2,500 cases under the PSA.
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February - 3 
A media report on February 3 said that the Bihar Police’s Special Task Force (STF) launched a major operation against left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in different districts of the Tirhut division in North Bihar
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A media report on February 3 said that the Bihar Police’s Special Task Force (STF) launched a major operation against left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in different districts of the Tirhut division in North Bihar. The operation has been launched to check the growing network and activities of the banned Naxal outfit. The crackdown operation in the first phase began in the last week of January 2002 in Sheohar, Piprahi and Tirgai areas where the MCC has reportedly spread its influence. According to the ADG (Tirhut), M K Sinha, the crackdown on the MCC networks has been initiated by STF, and is assisted by the district police concerned in seven police stations areas of Sheohar and Motihari district. In the operation’s second phase, the STF and the local police would conduct raids in areas under the jurisdiction of the Katra, Nanpur, Jale and Kamtaul police stations of Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi and Darbhanga districts respectively, said the ADG. According to police sources, the MCC activists have expanded their activities in Sidhotiya, Dhurkurba, Bulaki, Lalgarh, Nayagaon, Shyompur, Bhantaha and Khairaba areas of Sheohar district. The outfit is also reportedly running training camps along the Indo-Nepal border with the help of Maoist insurgents in Nepal.
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February - 3 
A terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed while his associates managed to escape during an encounter near Birubari Nizorapar in Guwahati on February 3. A pistol and some ammunition was seized after the encounter. Media
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A terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed while his associates managed to escape during an encounter near Birubari Nizorapar in Guwahati on February 3. A pistol and some ammunition was seized after the encounter. Media reports on February 3, quoting sources said that that some ULFA terrorists, divided into small groups and equipped with AK series rifles had sneaked unto the city in a bid to collect funds from the public.
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February - 3 
According to media reports the Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) has closed down its party office in Imphal since January 29. Reports also state that a terrorist organisation had threatened of dire consequence if the MSCP leaders failed to deliver
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According to media reports the Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) has closed down its party office in Imphal since January 29. Reports also state that a terrorist organisation had threatened of dire consequence if the MSCP leaders failed to deliver the demanded Rs. 10 lakh. There was an RDX explosion in the office complex ahead of the 1999 parliamentary polls.
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February - 3 
An Army statement said hardcore terrorists belonging to the outlawed terrorist outfit National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDBF) ambushed the soldiers and in the encounter that followed the five were shot dead. The Army also claims to have recovere
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An Army statement said hardcore terrorists belonging to the outlawed terrorist outfit National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDBF) ambushed the soldiers and in the encounter that followed the five were shot dead. The Army also claims to have recovered arms and ammunition from the dead. But according to media reports quoting sources all those killed were Nepalese and were identified by the local villagers in the area. A number of Nepalese, most of them into dairy farming, have been settled in the area, which borders Nepal, for several decades.
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February - 3 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Chakras in the Udhampur district on February 3.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Chakras in the Udhampur district on February 3.
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February - 3 
BJP State secretary Rajen Gohain in a press meet at his Nagaon residence on February 3 claimed that the Pakistan’s Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) has been trying to destabilise the economy of the State supplying fake currency, drugs, and arms. He a
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BJP State secretary Rajen Gohain in a press meet at his Nagaon residence on February 3 claimed that the Pakistan’s Inter Service Intelligence (ISI) has been trying to destabilise the economy of the State supplying fake currency, drugs, and arms. He also accused the Congress government in the State of failing to curb the growing ISI activities in the State.
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February - 3 
Earlier on February 3, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrroists remained holed up for two days inside a mosque at Tarzoo village in the Sopore area of Baramulla district and finally surrendered.
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Earlier on February 3, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrroists remained holed up for two days inside a mosque at Tarzoo village in the Sopore area of Baramulla district and finally surrendered.
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February - 3 
Earlier, on night of February 3, three Special Police Officers (SPOs), guarding the Dundak temple at Surankote in Poonch district, were injured when a group of terrorists attacked their picket in the night. The attackers, based on nearby hilltops, us
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Earlier, on night of February 3, three Special Police Officers (SPOs), guarding the Dundak temple at Surankote in Poonch district, were injured when a group of terrorists attacked their picket in the night. The attackers, based on nearby hilltops, used grenades and rockets. The temple suffered minor damage. Two priests of the temple had been killed in an attack by terrorists earlier on August 27, 2001.
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February - 3 
Five left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) were arrested and four rifles and several rounds of ammunition recovered during raids at some villages under the Lalgar and Shalbani police station limits, on February 3.
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Five left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) were arrested and four rifles and several rounds of ammunition recovered during raids at some villages under the Lalgar and Shalbani police station limits, on February 3. The district police chief said that the arrests were made after interrogating a Naxalite arrested in January 2002. He said the arrested Naxalites were members of ‘village defence squads’ formed by the PWG in the region.
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February - 3 
Former Manipur Minister of State for Home M Oken and Congress candidate, E Kunjeswar on February 3 escaped attacks by terrorists at Heirok in the Thoubal district and at Yaiskul in Imphal respectively. Barely two minutes after Congress leader Mani Sa
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Former Manipur Minister of State for Home M Oken and Congress candidate, E Kunjeswar on February 3 escaped attacks by terrorists at Heirok in the Thoubal district and at Yaiskul in Imphal respectively. Barely two minutes after Congress leader Mani Sankar Aiyer had left Oken’s house, terrorists attacked his residence killing two persons, including a security force personnel. Around the same time, terrorists attacked another Congress candidate, E Kunjeswar, at Yaiskul in Imphal. However, there was no casualty in this incident.
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February - 3 
In another encounter at Tral, Pulwama, three unidentified terrorists were killed.
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In another encounter at Tral, Pulwama, three unidentified terrorists were killed.
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February - 3 
In Kupwara district, an unidentified terrorist was killed at Machipora.
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In Kupwara district, an unidentified terrorist was killed at Machipora.
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February - 3 
In Rajouri district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Kotli Kalaban.
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In Rajouri district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Kotli Kalaban.
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February - 3 
In the same district, another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Saldar.
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In the same district, another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Saldar.
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February - 3 
In the same district, security forces ((SFs) laid a siege around a mosque at Arampora after two suspected terrorists hid themselves inside. Sporadic firing has been reported from the site.
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In the same district, security forces ((SFs) laid a siege around a mosque at Arampora after two suspected terrorists hid themselves inside. Sporadic firing has been reported from the site.
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February - 3 
Meanwhile police on February 3 said that an NLFT ‘area commander’ was arrested from Haluabari in South Tripura district. He was allegedly involved in several crimes including murders, extortion and kidnappings, the police added.
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Meanwhile police on February 3 said that an NLFT ‘area commander’ was arrested from Haluabari in South Tripura district. He was allegedly involved in several crimes including murders, extortion and kidnappings, the police added.
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February - 3 
Meanwhile, a news report on February 3, citing SF sources, said that SFs have launched a joint combing operation in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri to eliminate terrorists suspected to be hiding in the hills of the Pir Panjal range. T
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Meanwhile, a news report on February 3, citing SF sources, said that SFs have launched a joint combing operation in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri to eliminate terrorists suspected to be hiding in the hills of the Pir Panjal range. The SF sources added that the terrorists have established their hideouts in the high mountains taking advantage of the hilly terrain and natural caves. These terrorists are reportedly scattered over an area of 150-Km from Sawjian in Poonch to the Simthin pass and their number is estimated to be approximately 300. Sources added that SFs have reportedly killed 80 terrorists in different encounters on the Line of Control (LoC) in January 2002.
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February - 3 
Meanwhile, the body of a civilian was recovered by security forces from Rajpora in Pulwama district.
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Meanwhile, the body of a civilian was recovered by security forces from Rajpora in Pulwama district.
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February - 3 
Meanwhile, the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has threatened that the outfit would work against the Manipur State Congress Party candidate Th Bira Singh of Nambol constituency in Bishnupur district.
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Meanwhile, the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has threatened that the outfit would work against the Manipur State Congress Party candidate Th Bira Singh of Nambol constituency in Bishnupur district.
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February - 3 
Minister of State for Home, Pradyut Bordoloi accompanied by Lower Assam Commissioner, P P Verma who visited the area to take stock of the situation assured the people that the State government would take all possible steps to ascertain the truth.
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Minister of State for Home, Pradyut Bordoloi accompanied by Lower Assam Commissioner, P P Verma who visited the area to take stock of the situation assured the people that the State government would take all possible steps to ascertain the truth.
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February - 3 
Speaking in Patna, Bihar, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee ruled out any dialogue with Pakistan till its President Gen. Pervez Musharraf stopped sending terrorists to Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of India. He told reporters at a press confere
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Speaking in Patna, Bihar, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee ruled out any dialogue with Pakistan till its President Gen. Pervez Musharraf stopped sending terrorists to Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of India. He told reporters at a press conference that he had never said return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was a precondition for talks with Pakistan. "I had only stated that whenever talks are held with Pakistan, return of PoK will be on top of our agenda". He said, "India does not consider Pakistan people its enemy, but the problem is that there is no democracy in Pakistan. The Pakistanis have no role to play in the administration of their country. A military man has usurped power". The Prime Minister ruled out accepting the Line of Control (LoC) as the international border. He said Pakistan’s allegation about India’s hand in the abduction of American journalist Daniel Pearl and Union Home Minister LK Advani’s involvement in a plot to kill Pakistan’s first Governor-general, M A Jinnah were ‘baseless and ridiculous’.
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February - 3 
State Congress president O Ibobi Singh said on February 03 that two Congress Naga candidates former minister Morung Makunga of Tengnoupal constituency and Rocky of Chandehave have withdrawn their nomination papers for the Manipur Assembly polls follo
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State Congress president O Ibobi Singh said on February 03 that two Congress Naga candidates former minister Morung Makunga of Tengnoupal constituency and Rocky of Chandehave have withdrawn their nomination papers for the Manipur Assembly polls following threats by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN (IM). He also added that the party had requested the Election Commission of India to defer polls in Chandel district.
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February - 3 
The army on February 3 destroyed an illegal gun factory at Holokbeel near Bogjan Tea Estate, 25 km from Doomdooma. Five youths were arrested in this connection. Two country-made guns and four country-made pistols were also recovered from the site.
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The army on February 3 destroyed an illegal gun factory at Holokbeel near Bogjan Tea Estate, 25 km from Doomdooma. Five youths were arrested in this connection. Two country-made guns and four country-made pistols were also recovered from the site.
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February - 3 
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), on February 3 submitted a memorandum to the Governor urging him to order a judicial inquiry by a sitting High Court judge into a recently published news report which alleged that two Members of State Legislative Assembl
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The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), on February 3 submitted a memorandum to the Governor urging him to order a judicial inquiry by a sitting High Court judge into a recently published news report which alleged that two Members of State Legislative Assembly (MLAs) belonging to the Congress party had hatched a conspiracy with terrorists to assassinate former minister Chandramohan Patowary and former MLA Alaka Desai Sarma (both AGP leaders) before the last general election.
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February - 3 
The Assam government ordered a magisterial enquiry into the killings of five Nepali villagers during an encounter in Kokrajhar district on February 2. Meanwhile, several Nepali groups such as the All Assam Nepali Students Union (AANSU) and the Assam
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The Assam government ordered a magisterial enquiry into the killings of five Nepali villagers during an encounter in Kokrajhar district on February 2. Meanwhile, several Nepali groups such as the All Assam Nepali Students Union (AANSU) and the Assam Gorkha Sanmilan (AGS) alleged that it was a ‘fake encounter’ They demanded an immediate judicial probe into the incident and demanded Rs 10-lakh as compensation to the victims’ family members. AANSU and AGS have given a call for a 12-hour Kokrajhar district bandh on February 5 to protest against the killing. The All Bodo Students Association (ABSU) has also extended support to the bandh.
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February - 3 
Two more unidentified terrorists were killed in a separate encounter at Kashipora in Baramulla district.
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Two more unidentified terrorists were killed in a separate encounter at Kashipora in Baramulla district.
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February - 3 
Two terrorists of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were killed in an encounter at Sibbari in Dhalai district on February 3. Several associates of the slain terrorists managed to escape after the encounter. A grenade was seized. The encount
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Two terrorists of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were killed in an encounter at Sibbari in Dhalai district on February 3. Several associates of the slain terrorists managed to escape after the encounter. A grenade was seized. The encounter ensued when a security force party in the area was ambushed.
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February - 3 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has urged the leadership in India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue as per the United Nations (UN) resolutions and the wishes and aspirations of the people of Kashmir. "Neither withdrawal of troops from the border
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has urged the leadership in India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue as per the United Nations (UN) resolutions and the wishes and aspirations of the people of Kashmir. "Neither withdrawal of troops from the border nor the repeated demand for ending the cross-border terrorism will ease the tension between India and Pakistan as the heads of the two Governments are unrealistic in their approach to ease the border tension," the HM ‘commander-in-chief’, Saif-ul-Islam, said in a statement.
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February - 3 
Earlier, on February 3, two Maoists were killed in an encounter at Seje in Rukum district.
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Earlier, on February 3, two Maoists were killed in an encounter at Seje in Rukum district.
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February - 3 
In Dhankuta, security forces seized three guns hidden by Maoists.
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In Dhankuta, security forces seized three guns hidden by Maoists.
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February - 3 
On the same night, 15 Maoist insurgents were arrested during operations in various parts of the country.
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On the same night, 15 Maoist insurgents were arrested during operations in various parts of the country.
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February - 3 
The Home Ministry in a statement said that a civilian was killed and another injured in an attack by suspected Maoist insurgents at Manau in Bardiya district. The statement added that ten Maoists surrendered before the district administration in seve
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The Home Ministry in a statement said that a civilian was killed and another injured in an attack by suspected Maoist insurgents at Manau in Bardiya district. The statement added that ten Maoists surrendered before the district administration in several parts of the country.
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February - 3 
A senior leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on February 3, accused "elements" in the Sri Lankan Army and paramilitary groups of attempting to scuttle peace negotiations between the LTTE and the government. Addressing a press confe
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A senior leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on February 3, accused "elements" in the Sri Lankan Army and paramilitary groups of attempting to scuttle peace negotiations between the LTTE and the government. Addressing a press conference in Kokkaddicholai near Batticaloa, Karikalan, deputy leader of LTTE’s political wing also denied reports that the outfit was forcing youth to join the outfit. He said that in response to the November 2000 unilateral cease-fire offered by the outfit, the Army launched one of its biggest offensive against the LTTE. He added that currently, the army is recruiting more personnel, the Navy is buying offensive equipment and a minister is promoting a hundred day development programme for the army.
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February - 4 
A division bench of the Kolkata High Court on February 4, referred Purulia arms drop convict, British arms dealer Peter Bleach's appeal to Chief Justice A K Mathur with an observation that an appropriate bench could decide the discrimination point ra
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A division bench of the Kolkata High Court on February 4, referred Purulia arms drop convict, British arms dealer Peter Bleach's appeal to Chief Justice A K Mathur with an observation that an appropriate bench could decide the discrimination point raised by Bleach. Besides his appeal against the order of a lower court awarding him life sentence, Bleach had filed another petition contending that he was a victim of discrimination as five Latvians, sentenced for similar grounds, had been released by the order of the President while he was languishing in jail. Bleach and the Latvians, who were sentenced to life imprisonment on February 2, 2000, in the Purulia Arms drop case of December, 1995, had appealed to the Calcutta High Court in March 2000. The Latvians were released under a Presidential order on July 22, 2000.
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February - 4 
A report by a web news agency ‘Indo-Asian News Service’ on February 4 has indicated that a new terrorist outfit, comprising thousands of Pakistani Taliban fighters airlifted by Pakistan following the siege of Afghan town of Kunduz, may step up violen
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A report by a web news agency ‘Indo-Asian News Service’ on February 4 has indicated that a new terrorist outfit, comprising thousands of Pakistani Taliban fighters airlifted by Pakistan following the siege of Afghan town of Kunduz, may step up violence in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming weeks and months. The outfit, Shoora-e-Furqan’ (Assembly of Believers) would reportedly be based in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and is likely to step up violent activities to prove that Jehad in Kashmir was not dead, said the report. While approximately 5,000 Taliban and Al Qaeda cadres were reportedly airlifted from Kunduz by Pakistan in November- December 2001, the report quoted sources as saying that the number was "much higher". According to "a source in Kabul close to assassinated Northern Alliance Commander Ahmed Shah Masood", there were between 25,000 to 30,000 Taliban, Pakistani and Al Qaeda fighters at Kunduz at that time. "While about 6,000 of them surrendered, Pakistani military aircraft evacuated the others", this source told the news agency, adding it was a "day and night operation which continued for several days" and could not have taken place without the knowledge of US forces. The evacuation of these fighters could "substantially increase terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir", said the report.
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February - 4 
An assessment report on ‘red terror’ prepared by the State police said that left-wing extremism, Naxalism has grown in Bihar in the past two years especially since the creation of the State of Jharkhand. The report refers to the growing threat conseq
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An assessment report on ‘red terror’ prepared by the State police said that left-wing extremism, Naxalism has grown in Bihar in the past two years especially since the creation of the State of Jharkhand. The report refers to the growing threat consequent to the merger of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (Party Unity). It says, "the People’s War in Bihar is more systematic, calculative and expansionist of all the Naxalite outfits. This organisation is well versed in explosive techniques and generally targets police personnel ruthlessly". The report has also pointed out to the demoralisation that set in the Bihar police after the PWG entered the State and has stressed on the need to sensitise the police force to the security aspects. Besides, the report expresses concern over the increasing cases of landmine blasts, deaths of police personnel and loss of police weaponry. The report also notes that both the PWG and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) have been growing at the cost of mainstream moderate Left parties, like Communist Party of India Marxist-Leninist CPI(ML), the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India, Marxist CPI-M, among others. It sees a dangerous trend of more violent organisations "eating into" the bases of the moderate Left, predicting a more "bloody battle in the future".
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February - 4 
Earlier, on the evening of February 4, an activist of the Ikhawan-ul-Muslimeen, a counter-insurgency outfit, was killed and his associate injured when security forces fired on them, mistaking them to be terrorists. The incident occurred when search o
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Earlier, on the evening of February 4, an activist of the Ikhawan-ul-Muslimeen, a counter-insurgency outfit, was killed and his associate injured when security forces fired on them, mistaking them to be terrorists. The incident occurred when search operations were being conducted at Sumbal, Baramulla.
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February - 4 
Four unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Bicharwara in Kupwara district on February 4. The encounter broke out during search operations being carried out by security forces. The operation was continuing when last news reports were
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Four unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Bicharwara in Kupwara district on February 4. The encounter broke out during search operations being carried out by security forces. The operation was continuing when last news reports were filed.
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February - 4 
In Budgam district, four HM terrorists were arrested during separate search operations in the district. A fifth terrorist was arrested from Kandi, Kupwara.
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In Budgam district, four HM terrorists were arrested during separate search operations in the district. A fifth terrorist was arrested from Kandi, Kupwara.
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February - 4 
In Pulwama district, two civilians were attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Batfozen.
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In Pulwama district, two civilians were attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Batfozen.
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February - 4 
In separate attacks, 11 residences of civilians were burnt by terrorists in different villages of the Poonch district. However, no casualties were reported.
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In separate attacks, 11 residences of civilians were burnt by terrorists in different villages of the Poonch district. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 4 
In the same district, two terrorists were killed and a civilian injured in another encounter at Kantpora.
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In the same district, two terrorists were killed and a civilian injured in another encounter at Kantpora.
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February - 4 
Kamrup police on February 4 arrested three persons for reportedly harbouring terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) responsible for killing of police officer Debjit Pathak and his driver on January 27 at Nagarbera. Explosive materia
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Kamrup police on February 4 arrested three persons for reportedly harbouring terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) responsible for killing of police officer Debjit Pathak and his driver on January 27 at Nagarbera. Explosive materials including gelatin sticks were also recovered from the residence of the arrested.
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February - 4 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up the Muthyalampadu telephone exchange in Guntru district on February 4. Official sources said that eight armed Naxalites asked members present there to vacate the premises. Later,
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up the Muthyalampadu telephone exchange in Guntru district on February 4. Official sources said that eight armed Naxalites asked members present there to vacate the premises. Later, the Naxalites set the exchange afire. The police suspect that the Naxals used detonators to blast the building. According to a preliminary reports, the loss is estimated to be approximately Rs 10 lakh.
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February - 4 
Meanwhile U G Brahma, advisor of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) which has supported the ANSU-sponsored 12-hour Kokrajhar district bandh, according to media reports said that the latest incident would further deteriorate the situation at a time wh
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Meanwhile U G Brahma, advisor of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) which has supported the ANSU-sponsored 12-hour Kokrajhar district bandh, according to media reports said that the latest incident would further deteriorate the situation at a time when reactionary and anti-national forces are creating restlessness.
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February - 4 
Meanwhile, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists who had taken shelter inside a mosque at Sopore in Baramulla district on February 3, surrendered on February 4. Security forces had been maintaining a cordon around the mosque.
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Meanwhile, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists who had taken shelter inside a mosque at Sopore in Baramulla district on February 3, surrendered on February 4. Security forces had been maintaining a cordon around the mosque.
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February - 4 
Separately, police arrested a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) from the Rangia bus stand on the same day.
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Separately, police arrested a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) from the Rangia bus stand on the same day.
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February - 4 
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on February 4, K C Pant said that there was a "visible change" in the thinking of the secessionist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and that it might contest the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir that are
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Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on February 4, K C Pant said that there was a "visible change" in the thinking of the secessionist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and that it might contest the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir that are to be held in the second half of 2002. K C Pant is the Union Government’s representative mandated with the task of holding talks with Kashmiri organisations and individuals. He was speaking to reporters after a meeting with Wajahat Habibullah, a former J&K government official and reported to be talking to Kashmiri groups on behalf of the government.
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February - 4 
The death toll in the February 4 attack on the police party in Chatra by left wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) has risen to nine with a police personnel succumbing to his injuries in Ranchi on February 5. Eight police p
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The death toll in the February 4 attack on the police party in Chatra by left wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) has risen to nine with a police personnel succumbing to his injuries in Ranchi on February 5. Eight police personnel were killed in the incident.
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February - 4 
The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in a statement on February 4 said that it would confine its activities to Jammu and Kashmir and suspend its terrorist attacks in other parts of India. The statement said that it would also revive suicide attacks targeting s
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in a statement on February 4 said that it would confine its activities to Jammu and Kashmir and suspend its terrorist attacks in other parts of India. The statement said that it would also revive suicide attacks targeting security force establishments and vital installations in J&K. The statement was reportedly released after a meeting of the outfit’s "commander-in-chief" for Kashmir Abu Hijrat and all "district commanders" in J&K.
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February - 4 
Three migrant civilians were injured in a grenade explosion at Lal Chowk in Anantnag district on February 4. The grenade lobbed at a passing SF vehicle had missed the intended target.
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Three migrant civilians were injured in a grenade explosion at Lal Chowk in Anantnag district on February 4. The grenade lobbed at a passing SF vehicle had missed the intended target.
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February - 4 
A police officer involved in the arrests of a number of sectarian terrorists was killed in Jhang on February 4. Police sources said Inspector Muhammad Jamil Chaudhry was killed by two armed assailants. Sources added that the killing was reportedly ca
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A police officer involved in the arrests of a number of sectarian terrorists was killed in Jhang on February 4. Police sources said Inspector Muhammad Jamil Chaudhry was killed by two armed assailants. Sources added that the killing was reportedly carried out by sectarian terrorists from one of the proscribed Sunni outfits. Jamil had arrested more than six alleged hit men from the proscribed Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). Six persons have been detained for interrogation in connection with the killing. Police sources indicated that all the arrested men were activists of the SSP.
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February - 4 
The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Abdur Rasheed Turabi, has said that the arrest of the leaders in Pakistan, who were the staunch supporters of Jihad-i-Kashmir, and the banning of terrorist outfits would have a negativ
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The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Abdur Rasheed Turabi, has said that the arrest of the leaders in Pakistan, who were the staunch supporters of Jihad-i-Kashmir, and the banning of terrorist outfits would have a negative impact on the "movement for the liberation of Kashmir." Turabi pointed out that the Kashmiri Muslims wanted to join Pakistan because it was achieved in the name of Islam. He added that "during the last 12 years 11 governments had changed in Pakistan but no government had dared change Pakistan's policy on Kashmir."
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February - 4 
The provincial executive committee of Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI-Fazlur Rahman faction) has said that the religious group had neither any association with any sectarian or terrorist organisations in the past nor they have any intention to establish li
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The provincial executive committee of Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI-Fazlur Rahman faction) has said that the religious group had neither any association with any sectarian or terrorist organisations in the past nor they have any intention to establish links with them in the future. This was stated at a committee meeting held in Quetta on February 4. The meeting observed that such sectarian and terrorist organisations were founded by agencies and had played the role of "a pawn of the agencies."
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February - 4 
A civilian was injured in the Tanahun operation.
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A civilian was injured in the Tanahun operation.
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February - 4 
In a fresh escalation of violence, Maoist insurgents attacked a police station at Bhakundebeshi in Kavre district on February 4. 16 police personnel, including an officer, and a Maoist were killed in the attack.
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In a fresh escalation of violence, Maoist insurgents attacked a police station at Bhakundebeshi in Kavre district on February 4. 16 police personnel, including an officer, and a Maoist were killed in the attack.
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Meanwhile, in operations conducted by security forces on February 4 and 5, 12 Maoists were killed in Myagdi, nine in Tanahun, four in Kanchanpur, four in Syangja and two in Sankhuwasabha
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Meanwhile, in operations conducted by security forces on February 4 and 5, 12 Maoists were killed in Myagdi, nine in Tanahun, four in Kanchanpur, four in Syangja and two in Sankhuwasabha
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February - 4 
The Royal Nepal Army (RNA) have also been launching aerial operations in the neighbouring Kavre district after the outlawed Maoists killed 16 police personnel at the Bhakundebeshi police station on February 4.
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The Royal Nepal Army (RNA) have also been launching aerial operations in the neighbouring Kavre district after the outlawed Maoists killed 16 police personnel at the Bhakundebeshi police station on February 4.
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February - 4 
A leader of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was killed at Mohalchhari in Khagrachhari district on February 4. Chittagong unit of the UPDF, in a press statement, held armed cadres of Parbotya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) the pro
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A leader of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was killed at Mohalchhari in Khagrachhari district on February 4. Chittagong unit of the UPDF, in a press statement, held armed cadres of Parbotya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) the pro-peace accord group, responsible for the killing and demanded immediate arrest of the killers.
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February - 4 
Four persons belonging to the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed by their rivals in the party at Atharopakia village under Monirampur thana of Jessore district on February 4. Police sources said that ten armed cadres of the PBC
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Four persons belonging to the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed by their rivals in the party at Atharopakia village under Monirampur thana of Jessore district on February 4. Police sources said that ten armed cadres of the PBCP attacked the four while they were going to upazila headquarters from Atharopakia. The victims were also the armed cadres of a rival faction of the party.
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February - 4 
One person was killed and three others injured in bomb attacks in front of the Chittagong Press Club during a civic reception accorded to writer and journalist Shahriar Kabir on February 4. According to police sources, approximately seven powerful bo
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One person was killed and three others injured in bomb attacks in front of the Chittagong Press Club during a civic reception accorded to writer and journalist Shahriar Kabir on February 4. According to police sources, approximately seven powerful bombs exploded in the press club area. Shahriar Kabir, also President of Ekatturer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, is facing sedition charges and was released from the Dhaka Central Jail recently. Media reports have indicated that the explosion was allegedly carried out by supporters of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) as activists of the Rashtrodrohi Prothirodh (traitor resistance) Action Committee, backed by JeI and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), had staged demonstrations to subvert the reception. The Jamaat-Shibir-backed committee had earlier also declared Shahriar Kabir as ‘unwanted’ in Chittagong and said that they would resist the reception from being held.
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February - 4 
Police recovered 14 firearms, seven other weapons and 24 bullets from different parts of Dhaka on February 4. Ten persons were arrested in this connection and police also filed seven cases against them under the Arms Act, the police headquarters pres
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Police recovered 14 firearms, seven other weapons and 24 bullets from different parts of Dhaka on February 4. Ten persons were arrested in this connection and police also filed seven cases against them under the Arms Act, the police headquarters press release said.
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February - 4 
The Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 4 dismissed recent remarks made by West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee that foreign agents were operating from Bangladesh as being "unfounded". A Foreign Ministry spokesman said,
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The Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 4 dismissed recent remarks made by West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee that foreign agents were operating from Bangladesh as being "unfounded". A Foreign Ministry spokesman said, "Bangladesh does not allow its territory to be used by insurgents or terrorists against any other country. The remarks of the Chief Minister of west Bengal were unfounded." He further said, "Such allegations of foreign agents operating out of Bangladesh are unfortunate as they run counter to fostering better Bangladesh-India relations." The spokesman also refuted a report carried by Kolkata-based newspaper Ananda Bazaar Patrika that terrorists have set up bases in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).
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February - 5 
A media report quoting intelligence sources has indicated that many Assam government officials, engineers, doctors and businessmen, working in Srirampur and Guwahati, have been regularly paying extortion to the proscribed terrorist outfit United Libe
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A media report quoting intelligence sources has indicated that many Assam government officials, engineers, doctors and businessmen, working in Srirampur and Guwahati, have been regularly paying extortion to the proscribed terrorist outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Following his arrest in Agartala by security forces and interrogation, a ULFA terrorist, Jayanta Barua alias John Baruah, reportedly divulged names and possible whereabouts of 201 ULFA terrorists, including top leaders and locations of ULFA camps in Bhutan, Bangladesh and other places. Barua also reportedly confessed that he was the 'Quarter Master Incharge' of a camp, located somewhere in Tripura, which is being jointly run by the ULFA and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), providing "urban guerilla training" to the members of both the terrorist outfits. Intelligence sources claim John, who hails from Tamulpur in Nalbari district, was a student of Assam Engineering Institute, before joining the ULFA in 1995. Meanwhile, police have intensified security around him following recent attempts by the ULFA to kill him. Intelligence sources have also ascertained that ULFA runs a transit camp at the Senaibati area in Sherpur district of Bangladesh across the international border in Dhubri district, where logistic support to the ULFA terrorists during their journey into Bangladesh was provided by the terrorists belonging to Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC). It has also been reported that a French human rights activist made a recent visit to Assam to assess the situation in the State at the behest of the ULFA leadership.
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February - 5 
A suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorist on February 5 managed to escape from police custody by throwing a grenade at Mawlai Nongpdeng near Shillong. Following a tip-off, police commandos cordoned a house in the area when
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A suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorist on February 5 managed to escape from police custody by throwing a grenade at Mawlai Nongpdeng near Shillong. Following a tip-off, police commandos cordoned a house in the area when the HNLC terrorist suddenly lobbed a grenade and fled the scene firing a few rounds. However no one was injured. The police later interrogated two girls who were found in the house.
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February - 5 
A terrorist belonging to the Kajalikuth unit of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was arrested on February 5, near Jagiroad according to police sources.
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A terrorist belonging to the Kajalikuth unit of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was arrested on February 5, near Jagiroad according to police sources.
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February - 5 
According to media reports, Deputy inspector General of Police (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Kula Saikia, on February 5, said that terrorists in the North-east were exploiting children by asking them to carry out some of their
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According to media reports, Deputy inspector General of Police (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Kula Saikia, on February 5, said that terrorists in the North-east were exploiting children by asking them to carry out some of their subversive activities by taking advantage of their innocence and thereby also indoctrinating them to follow their ‘ideals’. He said that thousands of children have been displaced in Assam due to decades of insurgency in the State.
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February - 5 
According to official sources, security forces killed a Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorist in an encounter near Lungphou, on February 5. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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According to official sources, security forces killed a Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorist in an encounter near Lungphou, on February 5. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 5 
Addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on February 5, United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell, said that the US-led war on terrorism has reshaped the entire South Asian region, with a reinvigorated Indo-American relationship being e
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Addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on February 5, United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell, said that the US-led war on terrorism has reshaped the entire South Asian region, with a reinvigorated Indo-American relationship being established. He said, "Since the terrorist attacks on the United States, "we have reshaped that whole region -- a reinvigorated US-India relationship, a new US-Pakistan relationship, a new Interim Authority in Kabul, the Taliban gone, and the terrorists dead, in jail or on the run."
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February - 5 
Approximately 20 armed terrorists belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) killed six tribals, including a woman, on February 5, at the market place at Paschim Nalicherra under Dhalai district of Tripura. Five others were injured.
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Approximately 20 armed terrorists belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) killed six tribals, including a woman, on February 5, at the market place at Paschim Nalicherra under Dhalai district of Tripura. Five others were injured. According to media reports, those killed belong to the Gana Mukti Parishad, Tribal front of the ruling Left Front in Tripura. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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February - 5 
Earlier, on the night of February 5, a civilian was attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Kulgam in Anantnag district.
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Earlier, on the night of February 5, a civilian was attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Kulgam in Anantnag district.
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February - 5 
Even as the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kokrajhar B K Paul, commenced the enquiry into the alleged killing of the villagers by the army, security arrangements in Kokrajhar district has been further intensified in view of the 12-hour bandh (stri
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Even as the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kokrajhar B K Paul, commenced the enquiry into the alleged killing of the villagers by the army, security arrangements in Kokrajhar district has been further intensified in view of the 12-hour bandh (strike) call given by the All Nepali Students Union (ANSU) on February 5, today. The report of the enquiry is expected to be submitted within four days.
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February - 5 
In an interview on February 5, the former chairman of the secessionist alliance, All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, denied that any constituent of the alliance would be participating in the forthcoming elections to the State L
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In an interview on February 5, the former chairman of the secessionist alliance, All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, denied that any constituent of the alliance would be participating in the forthcoming elections to the State Legislative Assembly, to be held in the second half of 2002. Miwaiz Farooq was responding to a statement by K C Pant on February 4, indicating that some members of the alliance would participate in the elections. K C Pant is the Union Government’s representative mandated with the task of holding talks with Kashmiri organisations and individuals. The Mirwaiz also said that that the announcement of the formation of an Election Commission by the executive body of the conglomerate was aimed at proving the representative character of the leadership and resolving the Kashmir issue. The proposed APHC’s Election Commission, he said, would be " an Independent Commission and will comprise people who have an international credibility and are acceptable to India, Pakistan and people of the State." He denied reports that indicated that there were differences within the alliance on the issue of the Commission. Meanwhile, another senior leader of the alliance, Abdul Gani Lone, accused the Union government of attempting to create dissension within the alliance. He added that the decision taken by the APHC in 1996 regarding its non-participation in Assembly elections that are "conducted and supervised by the Election Commission of India" still stands.
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February - 5 
In another incident, a Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) terrorist surrendered at the office of the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Siliguri on the night of February 5.
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In another incident, a Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) terrorist surrendered at the office of the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Siliguri on the night of February 5.
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February - 5 
In another incident, a terrorist was arrested from Kupwara and some explosives were seized from his possession.
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In another incident, a terrorist was arrested from Kupwara and some explosives were seized from his possession.
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February - 5 
In another incident, on the same day, four Naxalites of the Mahanadi squad of the PWG surrendered before Nandyal Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mahender Reddy.
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In another incident, on the same day, four Naxalites of the Mahanadi squad of the PWG surrendered before Nandyal Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mahender Reddy.
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February - 5 
In another incident, the house of L Sorojini Devi, election agent of former minister and candidate of Manipur State Congress Party Bira Singh, was attacked by terrorists at Nambol Leikai under the Nambol police station of Bishnupur district.
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In another incident, the house of L Sorojini Devi, election agent of former minister and candidate of Manipur State Congress Party Bira Singh, was attacked by terrorists at Nambol Leikai under the Nambol police station of Bishnupur district.
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February - 5 
Jharkhand government on February 5, announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of the police personnel killed in the February 4 attack. The government also announced a compensation of Rs one lakh each to the dependents of the two
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Jharkhand government on February 5, announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of the police personnel killed in the February 4 attack. The government also announced a compensation of Rs one lakh each to the dependents of the two others killed in the ambush, sources in the Chief Minister's office said.
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February - 5 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) set fire to two telephone exchanges in Dachepalli and Grujala Mandals, Guntur district on the night of February 5. Official sources estimated the loss of property at Rs. three million.
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) set fire to two telephone exchanges in Dachepalli and Grujala Mandals, Guntur district on the night of February 5. Official sources estimated the loss of property at Rs. three million.
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February - 5 
Meanwhile an encounter between security forces and terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom was reported to be continuing at Rohdoipukhuri near Simaluguri in Sivasagar district on the night of February 5. There were no reports of any casualt
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Meanwhile an encounter between security forces and terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom was reported to be continuing at Rohdoipukhuri near Simaluguri in Sivasagar district on the night of February 5. There were no reports of any casualties.
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February - 5 
Meanwhile, a civilian, injured during an encounter on February 4 at Kantapora in Kupwara district, succumbed to his injuries on February 5.
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Meanwhile, a civilian, injured during an encounter on February 4 at Kantapora in Kupwara district, succumbed to his injuries on February 5.
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February - 5 
One more person was reported to have been killed in the February 5 attack by terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Nalicherra in Dhalai district. Earlier, reports had said that six people were killed in the attack. Repor
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One more person was reported to have been killed in the February 5 attack by terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Nalicherra in Dhalai district. Earlier, reports had said that six people were killed in the attack. Reports also claim that the attack was to avenge the recent killing of two NLFT terrorists by security force personnel at Shibbari in the same district.
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February - 5 
Separately, the 12-hour Kokrajhar district bandh called by the All Assam Nepali Students' Union (AANSU), to protest the killing of five Nepali persons by the Army on February 1 at Saralpara in the district, passed off peacefully. The AANSU which has
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Separately, the 12-hour Kokrajhar district bandh called by the All Assam Nepali Students' Union (AANSU), to protest the killing of five Nepali persons by the Army on February 1 at Saralpara in the district, passed off peacefully. The AANSU which has been demanding compensation of Rs 10 lakh to each of the next of kin of those killed, a government job to one of the family members of all the five dead and proper punishment to the guilty, has extended its deadline for the fulfilment of its demands till February 14.
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February - 5 
Suspected activists of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners in Bihar, killed two supporters of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML at Mirzapur village, Jehanabad district on February 5.
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Suspected activists of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners in Bihar, killed two supporters of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML at Mirzapur village, Jehanabad district on February 5.
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February - 5 
Terrorists in Manipur attacked the residence of former Urban Development Minister I Hemochandra Singh at Chingamakha under Singjamei police station and of Suresh Singh, Congress candidate from Wangjing Tentha constituency, at Thoubal district.
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Terrorists in Manipur attacked the residence of former Urban Development Minister I Hemochandra Singh at Chingamakha under Singjamei police station and of Suresh Singh, Congress candidate from Wangjing Tentha constituency, at Thoubal district.
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February - 5 
Two terrorists, identified as cadres of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) and the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT), were killed in an encounter at Kunan in the Baramulla district on February 5.
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Two terrorists, identified as cadres of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) and the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT), were killed in an encounter at Kunan in the Baramulla district on February 5.
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February - 5 
According to media reports, the Federal government is expected to finalise a strategy to deal with approximately 2,000 persons arrested during the crackdown on sectarian and terrorist outfits consequent to the proscription of five outfits by Presiden
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According to media reports, the Federal government is expected to finalise a strategy to deal with approximately 2,000 persons arrested during the crackdown on sectarian and terrorist outfits consequent to the proscription of five outfits by President Musharraf on January 12. Reports indicated that all those against whom no incriminating evidence has been registered would be released and those found involved in sectarian and terrorist crimes would be booked. The provincial authorities have been directed to furnish complete records of the persons detained in their provinces.
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February - 5 
Karachi police on February 5 arrested three cadres of the proscribed terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the abduction case of US journalist Daniel Pearl.
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Karachi police on February 5 arrested three cadres of the proscribed terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the abduction case of US journalist Daniel Pearl.
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February - 5 
Separately, a joint investigation team in Lahore on the same day arrested three main suspects from Lahore and Islamabad. The three JeM cadres reportedly said that Pearl’s photograph sent along with the e-mail, had been given to them by Sheikh Omar Sy
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Separately, a joint investigation team in Lahore on the same day arrested three main suspects from Lahore and Islamabad. The three JeM cadres reportedly said that Pearl’s photograph sent along with the e-mail, had been given to them by Sheikh Omar Syed, a prominent Jaish terrorist linked to the Al Qaeda network of Osama bin Laden. Omar was one of the terrorists released along with JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar consequent to the hijacking of Indian air craft IC-814 at Kandahar, Afghanistan, in December 1999. The three terrorists are said to have been working as intermediaries between the US journalist and terrorist outfits. Daniel Pearl had gone missing 13 days ago while informing his wife in Karachi that he was to interview Pir Mubarak Ali Shah Gilani of the Jamaat-ul-Fuqra (JF).
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February - 5 
A Defence Ministry statement also added that six suspected rebels were arrested from Dolakha four from Morang district and one from Ilam.
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A Defence Ministry statement also added that six suspected rebels were arrested from Dolakha four from Morang district and one from Ilam.
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February - 5 
A Maoist rebel, identified as an ‘area commander’ was killed in an encounter at Garjyangkot in Jumla district on February 5. Two associates of the slain rebel were arrested after the encounter.
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A Maoist rebel, identified as an ‘area commander’ was killed in an encounter at Garjyangkot in Jumla district on February 5. Two associates of the slain rebel were arrested after the encounter.
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February - 5 
In other operations, security forces seized explosives and guns from several parts of the country. A bomb was detected and defused by security forces at Kathmandu.
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In other operations, security forces seized explosives and guns from several parts of the country. A bomb was detected and defused by security forces at Kathmandu.
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February - 6 
According to media reports, the Union government is planning to deploy Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Special Services Bureau (SSB) on the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh following intelligence reports that Pakistan’s Inter Services
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According to media reports, the Union government is planning to deploy Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Special Services Bureau (SSB) on the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh following intelligence reports that Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) supported outfits had restarted their activities along the border to disrupt the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal. Reports said that some outfits, including some Nepal-based fundamentalist organisations, would be attempting attacks on top political leaders in the two States to disrupt the elections. Media reports quoting intelligence sources added that some Sikh terrorists, primarily belonging to the Babbar Khalsa outfit, were also active in the Terai region in Western Uttar Pradesh. Left-wing extremists, Naxalite outfits, the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) are also reportedly planning to target some leaders to disrupt the elections, especially in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The State police have been asked to take all precautionary measures to avert any possible terrorist threat during the elections.
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February - 6 
According to official sources, governments of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have decided to launch a joint police operation in Rohtas and Kaimur hills to thwart any plan of the two proscribed left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfits, the People’s War Group (P
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According to official sources, governments of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have decided to launch a joint police operation in Rohtas and Kaimur hills to thwart any plan of the two proscribed left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfits, the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) to make their headquarters in the terrain of Kaimur hills. The operation would be assisted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Police sources indicated that one battalion of the Bihar Military Police (BMP), two battalions of the CRPF and four squads of the Special Task Force (STF) would be used for the task. The Jharkhand and UP police, too, would back the operation from their respective border areas to prevent the Naxalites’ escape to hide in the two States.
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February - 6 
Earlier, on the night of February 6, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Badasar in Rajouri district.
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Earlier, on the night of February 6, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Badasar in Rajouri district.
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February - 6 
Five Pakistani mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) were killed in an encounter at Khodi in Kupwara district on February 6.
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Five Pakistani mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) were killed in an encounter at Khodi in Kupwara district on February 6.
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February - 6 
In another encounter, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed at Keri in Rajouri district.
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In another encounter, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed at Keri in Rajouri district.
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February - 6 
India and Nepal on February 6 decided to co-operate in combating terrorism directed against each other and Maoist violence in Nepal. Union Home Secretary Kamal Pande, after a wide ranging talks with his Nepalese counterpart Keshav Rajbhandari in New
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India and Nepal on February 6 decided to co-operate in combating terrorism directed against each other and Maoist violence in Nepal. Union Home Secretary Kamal Pande, after a wide ranging talks with his Nepalese counterpart Keshav Rajbhandari in New Delhi, said that Nepal had assured India that it would extend all help in fighting terrorism and crime including along the Indo-Nepal borders. He said India would also extend assistance to Nepal to put an end to Maoist violence which has claimed hundreds of lives in the past few months. The two-day Home Secretary-level talks, which began on February 6, focussed on several key issues including co-operation in combating crime and terrorism along the Indo-Nepal border and a legal framework for the same. The meeting also deliberated on exchange of operational intelligence through nodal groups and reviewed the revised system of identification of documents for air travel between the two countries which came into force after the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane to Kandahar.
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February - 6 
Meanwhile, an alert was sounded in the districts of Rohtas, Nawada, Arwal and Aurangabad following threats issued by the MCC on February 4, that it would avenge the killing of 11 Naxalites by police in four encounters in these districts in January 20
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Meanwhile, an alert was sounded in the districts of Rohtas, Nawada, Arwal and Aurangabad following threats issued by the MCC on February 4, that it would avenge the killing of 11 Naxalites by police in four encounters in these districts in January 2002.
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February - 6 
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said in New Delhi on February 6, that the involvement of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl "proves what India has been saying all along about the terrorist organisation
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Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said in New Delhi on February 6, that the involvement of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl "proves what India has been saying all along about the terrorist organisation". The spokesperson said, "Masood Azhar, head of the Jaish, is in the list of 20 wanted by India and if the reports are true, the involvement of Jaish proves his complicity in terrorist activities…It is now upto the US to take up this issue with the Pakistan government and crackdown on the Jaish. This will also serve India's purpose."
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February - 6 
NLFT’s rival All Tripura Tiger Force has called for a Tripura bandh on February 16 in protest against what they claim as the "atrocities on tribals by police."
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NLFT’s rival All Tripura Tiger Force has called for a Tripura bandh on February 16 in protest against what they claim as the "atrocities on tribals by police."
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February - 6 
Speaking in Gangavaram on February 6, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government welcomed any initiative by any agency for talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit the People’s War Group (PWG), with the hope that suc
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Speaking in Gangavaram on February 6, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government welcomed any initiative by any agency for talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit the People’s War Group (PWG), with the hope that such a step would ensure peace, a prerequisite for speedy development. "We have an open mind", he said. The Minister assured that an all-party meeting will be convened to discuss the Naxal problem after Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s return from his foreign tour. They said that the modalities and other aspects for talks would be discussed at the meeting. Each and every point would be discussed at length before taking a final decision. He added that the government had already opened doors for discussions with Naxals and they were also showing interests for the same.
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February - 6 
The body of a terrorist was recovered on February 6 from Barpathar area of Karbi Anglong district. The slain terrorist was identified as a member of a faction of the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS). Police suspect that he was killed by t
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The body of a terrorist was recovered on February 6 from Barpathar area of Karbi Anglong district. The slain terrorist was identified as a member of a faction of the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS). Police suspect that he was killed by terrorists of the rival faction. According to police, the slain terrorist was a member of the UPDS faction which favours talks to end insurgency while the rival faction opposes these proposed talks.
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February - 6 
The United States on February 6, commended the role played by India in cracking down on financing of terrorist activities by freezing bank accounts of terrorist organisations and stressed of furthering its co-operation with India on this issue. A spo
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The United States on February 6, commended the role played by India in cracking down on financing of terrorist activities by freezing bank accounts of terrorist organisations and stressed of furthering its co-operation with India on this issue. A spokesman of the US Treasury Department accompanying visiting Deputy Secretary, Treasury, Kenneth Dam, said in New Delhi, "The two sides held in depth discussions which included cracking down on terrorist financing". Dam has been assigned by US President George Bush the task of looking into domestic and international sources of terrorist financing.
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February - 6 
A college principal and his son were injured when two unidentified assailants opened fire at them in Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi, on February 6. According to police sources, the attack could be related to sectarianism. No arrests have been made so fa
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A college principal and his son were injured when two unidentified assailants opened fire at them in Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi, on February 6. According to police sources, the attack could be related to sectarianism. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident.
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February - 6 
According to a news report, intelligence agencies in Pakistan are looking for five "most dangerous" terrorists of the Al Qaeda network of Osama bin Laden whose names and pictures have been provided to all law enforcement agencies. Quoting sources in
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According to a news report, intelligence agencies in Pakistan are looking for five "most dangerous" terrorists of the Al Qaeda network of Osama bin Laden whose names and pictures have been provided to all law enforcement agencies. Quoting sources in the Punjab police, the report mentions that the five terrorists could be potential suicide bombers or pursue and supervise such operations anywhere in the world. The Voice of America (VOA) has reported that pictures and a video have been issued by the US Justice Department. It has said that the five terrorists have been identified through evidence found from the rubble of the house of Mohammad Atef, a close aide of bin Laden, in Afghanistan. Atef was reportedly killed during US air raids in November 2001. Quoting an official of the US Justice Department, the VOA has identified the five as Al-Raof bin Al-Habib bin Yousuf Al-Jaddi, Ramzi bin Al-Shoaib, Abdu Raheem, Mohammad Saeed Ali Hassan and Khalid Ibne Mohammad Al-Johani.
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February - 6 
According to media reports, US authorities are investigating Jamaat-ul-Fuqra (JF), a terrorist outfit linked to Sheikh Mubarak Ali Shah Gilani, for charges ranging from links to terrorist outfits, international terrorism to laundering money into Paki
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According to media reports, US authorities are investigating Jamaat-ul-Fuqra (JF), a terrorist outfit linked to Sheikh Mubarak Ali Shah Gilani, for charges ranging from links to terrorist outfits, international terrorism to laundering money into Pakistan. US officials have indicated that JF - described in the local media as "a militant group with documented ties to international terrorism" -- is the focus of the probe. JF is reportedly linked through court documents to the Muslims of Americas, a tax-exempt group established in the United States in 1980 by Sheikh Mubarik Ali Shah Gilani, now in Pakistani custody for the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. The group has set up and funded rural communes that the US authorities allege are linked to "murder, bombings and other felonies" throughout the US and Canada. A report in The Washington Times has indicated that JF is also being probed for links with Richard Reid, the British national accused of trying to use explosives in his shoes to blow up a Paris-to-Miami jetliner on December 22, 2001. Muslims of the Americas operate communes of mostly black, American-born Muslims in many US locations including, Binghamton in New York, Badger in California, York in South California and Red House in Virginia. The cult houses between 100 and 200 people, many of them women and children in about 20 huge trailers. The report added that authorities may seek Gilani's extradition to the US. According to the newspaper, three members of the JF’s Red House commune have been arrested on weapons charges in year 2001, including two following the September 11 terrorist attacks. The report says that the money laundering scheme run by the JF is similar to a Colorado operation that was shut down in 1993. Colorado law enforcement agencies convicted five JF members of defrauding the Colorado government of approximately $350,000 through bogus worker's compensation claims. The commune in Colorado is spread across 101 acres, and agencies found bombs, weapons and plans for terrorists attacks in a raid in 1993. "The Fuqra has various broad schemes to take government entitlement money and use it to fund terrorist activities," an investigator said.
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February - 6 
Meanwhile, police in Rawalpindi on February 6, arrested an Arab for his alleged involvement in the abduction case. Police sources indicated that Hannan Ahmad, the detained Arab, was directly involved in the abduction of Pearl. Sources added that the
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Meanwhile, police in Rawalpindi on February 6, arrested an Arab for his alleged involvement in the abduction case. Police sources indicated that Hannan Ahmad, the detained Arab, was directly involved in the abduction of Pearl. Sources added that the accused was an activist of JeM. He was one of the main kidnappers, police sources added.
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February - 6 
Media reports have also indicated that Sheikh Omar Syed has emerged as a chief suspect behind the US journalist Daniel Pearl's abduction. "They have told investigators that they sent the e-mails with photographs on the directives of Sheikh Omar," one
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Media reports have also indicated that Sheikh Omar Syed has emerged as a chief suspect behind the US journalist Daniel Pearl's abduction. "They have told investigators that they sent the e-mails with photographs on the directives of Sheikh Omar," one investigator said, on condition of anonymity. He said police later raided Omar's in-laws' house in Lahore and arrested some of his relatives. The investigation has so far led to 13 arrests, including six in Karachi, five in Lahore and two in Islamabad, but Pearl's fate remained unknown. Omar, being suspected of operating with the fake identity of Bashir to trap the American journalist, is also alleged to have made telephone calls to New Delhi one day after his gang abducted Pearl. The probe team has taken into custody family members, cousins and nephews of Omar to ensure the safety of Pearl. A search is reportedly underway in several Pakistani cities to locate his wife and a son.
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February - 6 
Pakistan-based proscribed terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on February 6 denied any link with the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. "We have no link with the kidnapping of the US reporter or with the people allegedly arrested by the pol
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Pakistan-based proscribed terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on February 6 denied any link with the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. "We have no link with the kidnapping of the US reporter or with the people allegedly arrested by the police in this connection," Jaish spokesperson Rana Farooq Tahir said in Muzaffarabad. Pakistani investigators on the same day named Sheikh Omar as a chief suspect in Pearl's abduction and said he was a JeM leader. But Tahir while denying Omar was connected to the outfit added that they did not believe in "inhuman activities such as kidnapping." He also said "We don't have any activities in Pakistan. We are confined to occupied Kashmir where we are engaged in a legitimate struggle to overthrow illegal Indian rule… We target military personnel and installations."
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February - 6 
Defence Ministry sources said that security forces conducting search operations in the Myagdi district had killed an unidentified Maoist insurgent in an encounter in Tharkhani area on February 6.
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Defence Ministry sources said that security forces conducting search operations in the Myagdi district had killed an unidentified Maoist insurgent in an encounter in Tharkhani area on February 6.
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February - 7 
According to media reports, a four-member team of the Naga Mothers Association (NMA), led by its President, Neidanuo Angami, has reportedly left for northern Myanmar to met S S Khaplang, chairman of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (
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According to media reports, a four-member team of the Naga Mothers Association (NMA), led by its President, Neidanuo Angami, has reportedly left for northern Myanmar to met S S Khaplang, chairman of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K), in an attempt to further consolidate the Naga re-conciliation process initiated by various Naga non governmental organisations. Reports quoting NMA sources said that the team would discuss the re-conciliation process to pave the way for finding an acceptable solution to the Naga political problems. NMA, the apex Naga women’s organisation in the region, has been insisting on a total halt to the fratricidal killings among Nagas. Its representatives also took part in the recent Bangkok discussions on re-conciliation process with senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Muivah NSCN (IM) leaders.
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February - 7 
According to media reports, the Mizoram Government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) may sign a memorandum of settlement to end the four-year old Bru insurgency in the State and also expedite the repatriation of Brus from neighbouring Trip
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According to media reports, the Mizoram Government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) may sign a memorandum of settlement to end the four-year old Bru insurgency in the State and also expedite the repatriation of Brus from neighbouring Tripura. Quoting government sources, reports indicated that the State government had drafted a memorandum of settlement which would be discussed in the fourth round of talks with the BNLF in the later part of this month or in early March 2002. The Mizoram government delegation led by State Chief Secretary H V Lalringa and BNLF representatives led by its ‘Home Secretary’ Zaithanga Apeto held the third round of talks on February 4.
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February - 7 
An activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) activist was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Beerwah in Budgam district on February 7.
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An activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) activist was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Beerwah in Budgam district on February 7.
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February - 7 
An unidentified terrorist was killed and three others, including another terrorist and a security force officer, were injured in an encounter at Kishtwar in Doda district on February 7. The injured terrorist managed to escape.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed and three others, including another terrorist and a security force officer, were injured in an encounter at Kishtwar in Doda district on February 7. The injured terrorist managed to escape.
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February - 7 
Human rights organisations and women’s groups of Sonitpur district have protested, alleging that security forces raped a woman during search operations at Nayamati in the district on February 3. A group of women activists submitted a memorandum to th
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Human rights organisations and women’s groups of Sonitpur district have protested, alleging that security forces raped a woman during search operations at Nayamati in the district on February 3. A group of women activists submitted a memorandum to the district administration seeking proper justice.
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February - 7 
In another operation, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was arrested from Motha, Doda.
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In another operation, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was arrested from Motha, Doda.
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February - 7 
In Baramulla district, a terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kelibal. Security forces said that the terrorist was arrested on February 6 and was taken to a nearby forest on February 7 to effect seizures of hidden arms and ammunition. Inside the f
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In Baramulla district, a terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kelibal. Security forces said that the terrorist was arrested on February 6 and was taken to a nearby forest on February 7 to effect seizures of hidden arms and ammunition. Inside the forests, the SF party was ambushed and in the resultant encounter, the arrested terrorist was killed. Locals of the area, however, while denying the SF report, claimed that the terrorist was killed in a ‘fake encounter’.
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February - 7 
In Jammu, a Special Police Officer who was injured by unidentified terrorists earlier, succumbed to his injuries.
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In Jammu, a Special Police Officer who was injured by unidentified terrorists earlier, succumbed to his injuries.
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February - 7 
In the same district, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Nowapachi.
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In the same district, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Nowapachi.
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February - 7 
Inspector General of Police, Punjab (Border range), while speaking to the media in Amritsar on February 7, said that an eight member terrorist group, including a human bomb, sponsored by Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), has sneaked into
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Inspector General of Police, Punjab (Border range), while speaking to the media in Amritsar on February 7, said that an eight member terrorist group, including a human bomb, sponsored by Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), has sneaked into India from Pakistan to target Union Home Minister L K Advani. The whereabouts of the terrorist group was not known, he said adding, "They could be in J&K or in Punjab. But we are keeping our eyes peeled. The police and other security agencies are ready to deal with anything. The Pakistan sponsored terrorists will not be able to do much harm. What is interesting is that, according to intelligence report, the Chhota Shakeel gang is funding terrorists". The Sikh terrorist leaders of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), currently based in Pakistan, could also be involved in the ISI plan, he said. They could use their network in India to help the ISI, he added. Besides Advani, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Amarinder Singh are on the ISI hit list, said the police officer.
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February - 7 
Left wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed the brother of a ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator, on February 7. Police sources said that an estimated 15 Naxalites dressed in police uniform abducted three pe
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Left wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed the brother of a ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator, on February 7. Police sources said that an estimated 15 Naxalites dressed in police uniform abducted three person, including the brother of the legislator, from his home in Sake village, Lohardaga district on February 7. While the others were reportedly released, the brother of the legislator was killed. Media reports said the MCC had been opposed to the family of the legislator for a long time and killed his brother because he refused to pay ransom to the outfit. Police have launched a combing operation to arrest the Naxalites.
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February - 7 
Meanwhile, a ‘launching commander’ of the Islamic Front, Farooq Ahmed Beig, accused of being responsible for several grenade attacks in Srinagar, was arrested on February 7 from the city. The arrested terrorist was reported to be a close relative of
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Meanwhile, a ‘launching commander’ of the Islamic Front, Farooq Ahmed Beig, accused of being responsible for several grenade attacks in Srinagar, was arrested on February 7 from the city. The arrested terrorist was reported to be a close relative of the Islamic Front chief, Bilal Beg, presently based in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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February - 7 
Meanwhile, Election Commissioner T S Krishnamurthy on February 7 said adequate security arrangements would be made for smooth conduct of Manipur Assembly elections slated for February 14 and 21.
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Meanwhile, Election Commissioner T S Krishnamurthy on February 7 said adequate security arrangements would be made for smooth conduct of Manipur Assembly elections slated for February 14 and 21.
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February - 7 
Meanwhile, the body of a civilian, who was abducted earlier from Chillar in Pulwama district and reportedly tortured to death by unidentified terrorists, was recovered from Nikidrous in Anantnag district on February 7.
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Meanwhile, the body of a civilian, who was abducted earlier from Chillar in Pulwama district and reportedly tortured to death by unidentified terrorists, was recovered from Nikidrous in Anantnag district on February 7.
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February - 7 
Separately, ten suspected Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorists on February 7 shot an election worker of the Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) candidate T Bira at Nambol.
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Separately, ten suspected Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorists on February 7 shot an election worker of the Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) candidate T Bira at Nambol.
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February - 7 
The Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF), on February 7, extended its unilateral cease-fire following a discussion with the Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi. The group had announced an unilateral cease-fire on September 15, 2001. Addressing a joint press conference
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The Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF), on February 7, extended its unilateral cease-fire following a discussion with the Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi. The group had announced an unilateral cease-fire on September 15, 2001. Addressing a joint press conference in Guwahati, the ‘chairman’ and ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit Xabrias Khalha and Kanhu Murmu respectively, said that the State government had assured all possible help to provide security to the Adivasi community living in Kokrajhar and Bongaigaon districts. "According to reports, about 2.50 lakh Adivasi people are living in camps and they are facing severe hardships and our main demand is that they (Adivasi) should get proper rights from the government," the self-styled leaders added. On the creation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), the ACF leaders unequivocally said that they would oppose it. "Before creation of BTC, the rights of the Adivasi should be protected", Xabrias Khalha added.
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February - 7 
The Secretary General of the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Neingulo Krome accused unnamed politicians of Nagaland of responsibility for the fratricidal killings in the State. In an interview published on February 7, Neingulo Krome
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The Secretary General of the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Neingulo Krome accused unnamed politicians of Nagaland of responsibility for the fratricidal killings in the State. In an interview published on February 7, Neingulo Krome added that it was for their vested interests that these politicians do not want to see the Nagas uniting as one group. He also accused agencies of the Union Government of instigating the Naga terrorist factions. He added that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was acting according to the wishes of the government and said that the groups had to unite on their own keeping in mind the wishes of the public.
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February - 7 
Russia on February 7, asked Pakistan to hand over terrorists and criminals sought by India and disarm terrorist groups operating on its soil to prove on ground its recent commitments to root out terrorism. The visiting Russian Deputy Prime Minister,
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Russia on February 7, asked Pakistan to hand over terrorists and criminals sought by India and disarm terrorist groups operating on its soil to prove on ground its recent commitments to root out terrorism. The visiting Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Illya Klebanov, said it was time for Pakistan to prove to the entire international community its ‘seriousness’ in fighting terrorism. He said, "We absolutely agree with when India tells Pakistan to do something on ground to show its sincerity. We want that terrorists should be disarmed, punished and where cases were made out to hand them over to India". He said Russia always unequivocally supported India in its stand on Kashmir.
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February - 7 
Earlier, on February 7 evening, Maoists damaged an vehicle of a senior government official at Dhumbarai in Kathmandu.
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Earlier, on February 7 evening, Maoists damaged an vehicle of a senior government official at Dhumbarai in Kathmandu.
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February - 7 
Nepal Home Secretary Keshav Pradhan Bhandari on February 7, assured India that his country would extend full co-operation in putting an end to terrorist activities aimed against India from its soil. At the conclusion of two-day Secretary-level talks
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Nepal Home Secretary Keshav Pradhan Bhandari on February 7, assured India that his country would extend full co-operation in putting an end to terrorist activities aimed against India from its soil. At the conclusion of two-day Secretary-level talks between the two countries, it was also decided to make concerted efforts to curb crime and terrorism along the Indo-Nepal border. The Indian side reportedly expressed concern over the mushrooming of madrassas (religious seminaries) on the Nepal border as several such premises groomed and harboured terrorists and asked the Nepali side to ensure that they do not brainwash people. Speaking to the media after the talks, Union Home Secretary, Kamal Pande, said that India had conveyed its concern to Nepalese authorities "about activities inimical to our security interests from Nepalese soil, including the activities of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), circulation of fake currency and transmission of RDX". Bhandari, on his part, appreciated India’s co-operation in dealing with Maoist insurgency in Nepal.
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February - 7 
According to media reports, police have seized eleven illegal firearms and 25 rounds of bullets during a countrywide operation on February 7. Six persons have been arrested in this connection.
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According to media reports, police have seized eleven illegal firearms and 25 rounds of bullets during a countrywide operation on February 7. Six persons have been arrested in this connection.
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February - 7 
According to official sources, the police recovered 11 illegal firearms and 27 rounds of ammunition in a countrywide operation on February 7. Eight persons have been arrested in this connection.
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According to official sources, the police recovered 11 illegal firearms and 27 rounds of ammunition in a countrywide operation on February 7. Eight persons have been arrested in this connection.
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February - 8 
According to media reports on February 8, approximately 47 Naga candidates, have been made to sign a ‘pledge’ to support the ‘Naga issue’ in the ongoing Centre-NSCN(IM) peace talks. Reports said that the United Naga Council (UNC) had in a meeting rec
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According to media reports on February 8, approximately 47 Naga candidates, have been made to sign a ‘pledge’ to support the ‘Naga issue’ in the ongoing Centre-NSCN(IM) peace talks. Reports said that the United Naga Council (UNC) had in a meeting recently asked the Naga candidates to sign the ‘pledge’ to support the ‘Naga issue’, if elected.
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February - 8 
According to media reports, a postcard addressed to the Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, urging him to create a conducive atmosphere for effective participation that would facilitate the proposed political negotiation between the Government of I
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According to media reports, a postcard addressed to the Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, urging him to create a conducive atmosphere for effective participation that would facilitate the proposed political negotiation between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN -IM) was circulated among the people at Dimapur and also in Naga-inhabited areas of Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Myanmar on February 7. The demands include an immediate repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, lifting of the proscription against various Naga terrorist outfits, the withdrawal of arrest warrants issued against the leaders of the ‘Naga National Movement’, the release of all Naga "political" prisoners and to honour the cease-fire by restricting the armed forces to their barracks in all Naga-inhabited areas.
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February - 8 
According to media reports, Pakistan government has decided to fully support the secessionist All Parties Hurriyat Conference’s (APHC) sponsored elections on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) for the election of its representatives to participa
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According to media reports, Pakistan government has decided to fully support the secessionist All Parties Hurriyat Conference’s (APHC) sponsored elections on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) for the election of its representatives to participate in any tripartite talks for the solution of Kashmir issue. Quoting official sources, reports have indicated that the Federal government after in-depth discussions with the Kashmiri leadership has decided to unequivocally support the APHC's decision to organise election in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sources maintained that a official announcement to this effect is expected to be made in the next few days.
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February - 8 
According to media reports, the Border Security Force (BSF) is planning to introduce on the Indo-Bangladesh border in south Bengal an ‘anti-intrusion’ device that is used in the US to check infiltration of people from Mexico. Speaking to the media in
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According to media reports, the Border Security Force (BSF) is planning to introduce on the Indo-Bangladesh border in south Bengal an ‘anti-intrusion’ device that is used in the US to check infiltration of people from Mexico. Speaking to the media in Kolkata on February 8, a senior BSF official said representatives of a US consultancy firm would be taken to the border area later in February 2002, where they would give a demonstration of the device. He said the device would set off an alarm if an attempt was made to make an illegal crossing by cutting the barbed wire fencing along the border. He added that after the growing activities of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Islamist extremist groups along the Indo-Bangladesh border, the BSF was now changing its orientation from an "anti-smuggling" force to an "anti- infiltration" force. He added that the ISI was taking advantage of infiltration through the border to send in their activists and the activities of the fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on the border had increased.
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February - 8 
According to media reports, two terrorists holed up in a village mosque in the Kupwara district freed four civilians, including the Imam (priest) of the shrine, who sought to negotiate their surrender, after keeping them hostage for several hours eve
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According to media reports, two terrorists holed up in a village mosque in the Kupwara district freed four civilians, including the Imam (priest) of the shrine, who sought to negotiate their surrender, after keeping them hostage for several hours even as the stand off between terrorists and security forces continued. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Kupwara and Baramulla, Mohammad Amin Shah, said the person whom local authorities earlier claimed to be a terrorist and killed in retaliatory action by security forces was in fact a villager who died of cardiac arrest near the besieged Jamia Masjid at Tutigund village on hearing gun shots. He said the stand off between the terrorists, possibly foreigner mercenaries, and the security forces continued as efforts to persuade them to surrender bore no fruits. "We tried our best to see a peaceful end to the crisis and sent in civilians to persuade the ultras to surrender but they refused," Shah added. He also added that efforts were underway to ensure safety of the place of worship and peaceful end to the crisis. This is the second incident of terrorists taking shelter inside a mosque in North Kashmir within five days.
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February - 8 
According to official sources, the Mumbai police will be placed on high alert for the civic elections on February 10, following reports that Mumbai faces a serious threat from Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and terrorist groups like the
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According to official sources, the Mumbai police will be placed on high alert for the civic elections on February 10, following reports that Mumbai faces a serious threat from Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Reports said that threats from these were specifically mentioned in a confidential report circulated among senior officers on February 8. The report emphasised the need to have adequate police posts at 436 election booths that have been classified as hyper-sensitive.
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February - 8 
Delhi police on February 8, arrested three suspected terrorists from the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station while they were attempting to leave for Agra. Police sources said the arrested terrorists, of whom two are Pakistani nationals and the third fr
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Delhi police on February 8, arrested three suspected terrorists from the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station while they were attempting to leave for Agra. Police sources said the arrested terrorists, of whom two are Pakistani nationals and the third from Bangladesh, are said to be on the payroll of Mafia don Aftab Ahmed Ansari. They are reported to be involved in the January 22 terrorist attack on the American Centre in Kolkata. According to sources, the accused may have provided logistical support to the men who carried out the actual shooting. Police officials suspect that the trio were on their way to Uttar Pradesh to carry out further attacks and create panic before the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections.
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February - 8 
On the political front, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Farooq Abdullah, on February 8 asked the secessionist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to contest the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections and said "this will disillusion the
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On the political front, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Farooq Abdullah, on February 8 asked the secessionist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to contest the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections and said "this will disillusion them about being the representatives of the people of the State… If they have guts, let them come forward and contest the free and fair polls scheduled later this year. This exercise will remove their misconception about being representatives of the people as claimed by them for the past one decade." However, the Chief Minister pointed out that the chances of APHC leaders’ participation in the elections were grim as they would stand exposed not only before the people of the State but also before the international community. The Chief Minister also said that the Hurriyat is "nothing but a stooge of Pakistan."
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February - 8 
Rajasthan police arrested an agent of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in Jaisalmer district on February 8. Police sources said the agent, a native of Korulta, Karimnagar district in Andhra Pradesh, told his family that he was going abroa
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Rajasthan police arrested an agent of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in Jaisalmer district on February 8. Police sources said the agent, a native of Korulta, Karimnagar district in Andhra Pradesh, told his family that he was going abroad for employment, went to Jaisalmar district in Rajasthan and started espionage activities.
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February - 8 
According to a news report in Pakistani daily Dawn, abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl is believed to have been recovered and is scheduled to leave Islamabad for United Kingdom on February 9, today. Citing documentary evidence, the report said Danie
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According to a news report in Pakistani daily Dawn, abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl is believed to have been recovered and is scheduled to leave Islamabad for United Kingdom on February 9, today. Citing documentary evidence, the report said Daniel Pearl is booked on PIA flight PK-757 for London. Official sources, however, refused to provide information as to when Pearl was recovered from Karachi. The report also said that Police sources indicated that Pearl was recovered early on February 8 morning and was immediately handed over to US officials. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG -Operations) Karachi, Tariq Jamil, said that police did not know anything about Daniel Pearl's recovery. "He could be some other Daniel who is booked on the flight," Jamil added.
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February - 8 
According to media reports, Pakistan government has decided to fully support the secessionist All Parties Hurriyat Conference’s (APHC) sponsored elections on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) for the election of its representatives to participa
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According to media reports, Pakistan government has decided to fully support the secessionist All Parties Hurriyat Conference’s (APHC) sponsored elections on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) for the election of its representatives to participate in any tripartite talks for the solution of Kashmir issue. Quoting official sources, reports have indicated that the Federal government after in-depth discussions with the Kashmiri leadership has decided to unequivocally support the APHC's decision to organise election in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sources maintained that a official announcement to this effect is expected to be made in the next few days.
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February - 8 
Separately, police formally arrested three suspects on February 8 for their alleged involvement in the abduction of Pearl. A senior police official said Salman, Fahad and Adil, who had been detained in Karachi, confessed to having sent electronic mes
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Separately, police formally arrested three suspects on February 8 for their alleged involvement in the abduction of Pearl. A senior police official said Salman, Fahad and Adil, who had been detained in Karachi, confessed to having sent electronic messages attached with photographs of Daniel Pearl to the media at the behest of a key suspect, Ahmed Omar Sheikh. Salman and Fahad are reported to be members of the proscribed Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Police sources added that they were looking for three other suspects - Hashim Qadeer, Mohammad Bashir and Imtiaz Siddique - who had earlier been thought to be the main suspects. Sources added that Imtiaz was an impostor and he was in fact Omar Sheikh.
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February - 8 
The Karachi based Al-Rashid Trust (ART), one of the 27 groups and organisations listed by the US State Department on September 22, 2001, for involvement in financing and supporting a network of international Islamist terrorist groups filed an amended
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The Karachi based Al-Rashid Trust (ART), one of the 27 groups and organisations listed by the US State Department on September 22, 2001, for involvement in financing and supporting a network of international Islamist terrorist groups filed an amended petition on February 8 against freezing of its bank accounts by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). It has been submitted that the trust is purely a welfare organisation and had nothing to do with the so-called Jihadi organisations. The petitioner has pleaded that the action had been taken without any just reason and the court be pleased to reverse this decision against it.
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February - 8 
Meanwhile, Army bomb disposal units defused six banner bombs at various places in Bhaktapur on February 8.
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Meanwhile, Army bomb disposal units defused six banner bombs at various places in Bhaktapur on February 8.
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February - 8 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, has called an all party meeting on February 9, to discuss the extension of emergency for another three months. The meeting comes a day ahead of the winter session of Parliament that will have to approve by a two-thi
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, has called an all party meeting on February 9, to discuss the extension of emergency for another three months. The meeting comes a day ahead of the winter session of Parliament that will have to approve by a two-thirds majority the extension of a three-month national emergency imposed earlier by the government on November 26.
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February - 8 
The Nepalese government, on February 8, deported a staffer of the Pakistani Embassy in Kathmandu on charges of being involved in the transaction of US dollars and fake Indian notes. Official sources said that the staffer, Siraj Ahemed Siraj, who was
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The Nepalese government, on February 8, deported a staffer of the Pakistani Embassy in Kathmandu on charges of being involved in the transaction of US dollars and fake Indian notes. Official sources said that the staffer, Siraj Ahemed Siraj, who was arrested on December 3, 2001 while he was trying to exchange Rs. 47,000 worth fake Indian notes, has been found guilty of conducting illegal money transactions.
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February - 8 
Home Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury on February 8, has directed police to take stern against extremists who are reportedly regrouping in different parts of the country. He also urged the public not to provide shelter to terrorists. Speaking at a me
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Home Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury on February 8, has directed police to take stern against extremists who are reportedly regrouping in different parts of the country. He also urged the public not to provide shelter to terrorists. Speaking at a meeting of the district law and order committee in Dhaka, he said, "arrest the terrorists and if anyone comes to the police station in favour of the terrorists, then arrest him or her, too."
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February - 8 
The police arrested a top leader of the proscribed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Khulna on February 8, and recovered some arms and ammunition from his possession. Official sources said that the arrested leader is an accused in seven murder
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The police arrested a top leader of the proscribed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Khulna on February 8, and recovered some arms and ammunition from his possession. Official sources said that the arrested leader is an accused in seven murder cases recorded with the Phultala police station.
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February - 8 
According to government sources, the Norwegian delegation on February 8, has finalised a draft agreement between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which will pave the way for a permanent cease-fire. Sources said that the
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According to government sources, the Norwegian delegation on February 8, has finalised a draft agreement between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which will pave the way for a permanent cease-fire. Sources said that the delegation held a last minute meeting with Constitutional Affairs Minister Prof. G L Peiris and Minister Milinda Moragoda on the draft at Visumpaya before leaving the country ending their two-day deliberations with senior leaders of the government. They also met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe on February 7. Addressing the weekly Cabinet press briefing on February 7, Peiris said that the agreement would specifically mention the responsibilities of both sides with regard to the conditions of a permanent cease-fire. The agreement is to be signed before February 24, the date on which the ongoing period of unilateral cessation of hostilities ends.
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February - 9 
According to media reports, Aftab Ansari alias Farhan Malik, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attack on the American Center in Kolkata, has reportedly admitted to having earned Rs 105 crore through abductions and arms deals. He was reportedl
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According to media reports, Aftab Ansari alias Farhan Malik, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attack on the American Center in Kolkata, has reportedly admitted to having earned Rs 105 crore through abductions and arms deals. He was reportedly using this money to establish a terrorist network across the country. As reported earlier, Ansari was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and brought to New Delhi on February 9 by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team. Ansari has also reportedly admitted to the CBI about his involvement in the January 22 attack and said that he had links with terrorist groups in Pakistan, especially, with Al Qaeda cadre Omar Sheikh, one of three terrorists released by India to end the hijacking of an Indian Airlines air craft IC-814 in Kandahar, Afghanistan in December 1999. Media reports have indicated that the CBI mentioned this in its application seeking Ansari's transit remand for taking him to Gujarat where he is a prime accused in an arms case. Duty Magistrate Kamini Lau permitted a seven-day transit remand and asked the CBI to produce Ansari in a Gujarat court on or before February 16. The CBI has claimed that Ansari had planned the abduction of Anand Aggarwal, a coal merchant of Benaras in 1998-99, Bhaskar Parekh, a diamond merchant of Rajkot, Partha Pratim Roy Burman of Kolkata in 2000-01 and diamond merchant Niranjan Shah of Mumbai. As per Ansari's disclosure, he reportedly earned more than Rs 50 crore through these abductions. He also admitted to having earned Rs 55 crore through the smuggling of arms. The CBI told the court that Ansari during his interrogation also admitted to forming a countrywide network of arms and narcotics smugglers for carrying out illegal activities in India. Investigators suspect that Ansari was funneling the money made from these illegal activities to terrorist groups.
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February - 9 
According to official sources, a terrorist belonging to the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) surrendered in Siliguri on February 9. Official sources said that the surrendered terrorist had his arms training at an United Liberation Front of Asom
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According to official sources, a terrorist belonging to the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) surrendered in Siliguri on February 9. Official sources said that the surrendered terrorist had his arms training at an United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) camp in Bhutan. He was an associate of KLO leader, Chiranjit Roy who was arrested with arms from Karjipara near Sahudangi in Jalpaiguri district on February 8.
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February - 9 
Following a tip off, security forces killed ‘Major’ Benjamin Hrangkhal, a top terrorist of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) (Nayanbasi) faction, on February 9 at Herma in the West Tripura district. One revolver and several i
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Following a tip off, security forces killed ‘Major’ Benjamin Hrangkhal, a top terrorist of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) (Nayanbasi) faction, on February 9 at Herma in the West Tripura district. One revolver and several incriminating documents were also recovered from the incident site. According to media reports, ‘Major’ Benjamin was reported to be the third in hierarchy after Joshua Debbarma and Nayanbasi Jamatia.
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February - 9 
Intensifying their movement following the alleged killing of five Nepali villagers by the army at Saralpara in Kokrajhar district, approximately 22 Nepali organizations, including the All Assam Nepali Students’ Union (AANSU), Nepali Sahitya Sabha and
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Intensifying their movement following the alleged killing of five Nepali villagers by the army at Saralpara in Kokrajhar district, approximately 22 Nepali organizations, including the All Assam Nepali Students’ Union (AANSU), Nepali Sahitya Sabha and Assam Gorkha Sanmilan, demanded that the Assam government institute a judicial inquiry into the killing. They also threatened to launch a state-wide agitation if the government failed to arrest the persons responsible for the killing and also give adequate compensation to the kin of the victims by February 14.
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February - 9 
Meanwhile, the police arrested one person, a self-proclaimed regional publicity in-charge of the MCC, from Machali village of Muzaffarpur on February 9.
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Meanwhile, the police arrested one person, a self-proclaimed regional publicity in-charge of the MCC, from Machali village of Muzaffarpur on February 9.
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February - 9 
The Chief Ministers of Nagaland and Tripura on February 9, urged Union government to immediately crackdown on terrorist camps in Bangladesh and Myanmar to ensure peace and development in the region and accused the National Socialist Council of Nagala
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The Chief Ministers of Nagaland and Tripura on February 9, urged Union government to immediately crackdown on terrorist camps in Bangladesh and Myanmar to ensure peace and development in the region and accused the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) of extending arms, ammunition and training to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tigers Force (ATTF). Participating in the conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of the Northeastern region, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said that his government had handed over a detailed list of over fifty hideouts of Northeast in Bangladesh and Myanmar to the Union Home Ministry and Defence Ministry.
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February - 9 
An attempt to blow up important buildings in Lahore was foiled as police arrested two persons with three Russian bombs, 30 hand grenades, 48 Kalashnikovs and other ammunition near Kamarmishani, Mianwali on February 9. According to police sources, the
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An attempt to blow up important buildings in Lahore was foiled as police arrested two persons with three Russian bombs, 30 hand grenades, 48 Kalashnikovs and other ammunition near Kamarmishani, Mianwali on February 9. According to police sources, the two accused, Rafeedullah and Zahid Saleem, residents of Bannu, reportedly confessed that they were to deliver the explosives and weapons to someone in Lahore.
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February - 9 
Interior Minister Lt-Gen (retd) Moinuddin Haider, while speaking in Karachi on February 9, said that American journalist Daniel Pearl had not been recovered as yet and ruled out any negotiations with his abductors. He said, "There is no negotiation a
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Interior Minister Lt-Gen (retd) Moinuddin Haider, while speaking in Karachi on February 9, said that American journalist Daniel Pearl had not been recovered as yet and ruled out any negotiations with his abductors. He said, "There is no negotiation and there will be no negotiations." The Minister said, "We have succeeded in pinpointing possibly the organisation which is a banned one which has done this act and I hope that we will soon reach the prime suspect Sheikh Omar". He added that the news regarding Pearl’s recovery was not correct. He said the authorities had no proof that Pearl was still alive. "No, we don't have any evidence," he replied when asked.
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February - 9 
National Kashmir Committee Chairman, Sardar Muhammad Abdul Qayyum Khan, said in Lahore on February 9 that no further action would be taken against any terrorist group. He said the action taken against terrorist groups would not affect the ‘freedom mo
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National Kashmir Committee Chairman, Sardar Muhammad Abdul Qayyum Khan, said in Lahore on February 9 that no further action would be taken against any terrorist group. He said the action taken against terrorist groups would not affect the ‘freedom movement’. He also said that the strategy adopted by these groups had caused problems to the government and necessitated action against some of them. Sardar Qayyum added that the strategy for resolving the Kashmir issue may undergo changes on various occasions till the problem is finally settled.
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February - 9 
A Home Ministry statement also added that 45 individuals surrendered before the district administrations on February 9.
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A Home Ministry statement also added that 45 individuals surrendered before the district administrations on February 9.
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February - 9 
An activist of the ruling Nepali Congress was attacked and injured by suspected Maoists in Syangja.
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An activist of the ruling Nepali Congress was attacked and injured by suspected Maoists in Syangja.
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February - 9 
Another political activist, identified as the chairman of the Harihar Village Development Council in Kapilvastu district was killed by suspected Maoists.
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Another political activist, identified as the chairman of the Harihar Village Development Council in Kapilvastu district was killed by suspected Maoists.
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February - 9 
In a separate attack, suspected Maoists blasted a bomb inside a government building in the district. An employee was injured in the explosion.
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In a separate attack, suspected Maoists blasted a bomb inside a government building in the district. An employee was injured in the explosion.
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February - 9 
Meanwhile, delayed reports indicated that two Maoists were killed in separate encounters at Tilkanya and Jumlepani on February 9. A third insurgent was killed at Nibuwakheda in Kanchanpur district.
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Meanwhile, delayed reports indicated that two Maoists were killed in separate encounters at Tilkanya and Jumlepani on February 9. A third insurgent was killed at Nibuwakheda in Kanchanpur district.
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February - 9 
The residence of a junior Minister, Shiv Raj Joshi, was attacked with explosives and damaged at Bagnaha in Bardiya district.
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The residence of a junior Minister, Shiv Raj Joshi, was attacked with explosives and damaged at Bagnaha in Bardiya district.
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February - 10 
A day after arresting Aftab Ansari, prime suspect in the January 22 terrorist attack on American Center in Kolkata, Delhi Police on February 10 arrested three Pakistani nationals for their alleged involvement in the case. The three are suspected to h
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A day after arresting Aftab Ansari, prime suspect in the January 22 terrorist attack on American Center in Kolkata, Delhi Police on February 10 arrested three Pakistani nationals for their alleged involvement in the case. The three are suspected to have links with Ansari, who was brought to New Delhi on February 9 after being deported from Dubai, police sources said. Sources said that the arrest was made on the basis of disclosures made by two other Pakistani nationals and a Bangladeshi arrested on February 8 for their links to the Kolkata terrorist attack. Sources added that all of them were part of a module which had come to India using different routes.
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February - 10 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kachmulla in Tral on the same day. A police spokesperson said that, following a tip off, security forces raided a hideout at Kachmulla and in the ensuing encounter, one terrorist was killed. A h
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kachmulla in Tral on the same day. A police spokesperson said that, following a tip off, security forces raided a hideout at Kachmulla and in the ensuing encounter, one terrorist was killed. A huge quantity of arms and ammunitions was also recovered from his possession.
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February - 10 
Democratic Revolutionary People’s Party (DRPP), a regional political party, is organising a mass ‘solidarity rally’ across Manipur on February 11 against the ‘declaration’ signed by 47 Naga candidates of the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly ele
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Democratic Revolutionary People’s Party (DRPP), a regional political party, is organising a mass ‘solidarity rally’ across Manipur on February 11 against the ‘declaration’ signed by 47 Naga candidates of the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections, which DRPP claimed indirectly posed a threat to the territorial integrity of the State. DRPP President and human rights activist Khaidem Mani also appealed to the women’s organisations and local clubs to join the proposed rally and condemned political parties for ignoring the ‘declaration’.
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February - 10 
Following an encounter at Heirok on February 10, three unidentified terrorists were killed by security force personnel.
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Following an encounter at Heirok on February 10, three unidentified terrorists were killed by security force personnel.
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February - 10 
In a separate encounter at Behnipora in Kupwara district, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed.
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In a separate encounter at Behnipora in Kupwara district, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed.
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February - 10 
In another incident, security forces arrested a terrorist of Hizb-ul-Mujhadeen (HM) at Budgam. One pistol and two magazines were recovered from his possession.
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In another incident, security forces arrested a terrorist of Hizb-ul-Mujhadeen (HM) at Budgam. One pistol and two magazines were recovered from his possession.
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February - 10 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up the engine of a goods train and a building of the railway station at Chalama in the forests of Nallamala range, Kurnool district on February 10 night. Reports said the Naxalites
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up the engine of a goods train and a building of the railway station at Chalama in the forests of Nallamala range, Kurnool district on February 10 night. Reports said the Naxalites sang a ‘revolutionary’ song before leaving the place. They also reportedly wrote in the registers with the station master and train driver that they were doing so to protest against the ‘illegal confinement’ of two Naxalites- Gangaiah and Nirmal - in Mahboobnagar district, whose whereabouts were not known.
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February - 10 
Meanwhile, a team of Intelligence Bureau (IB) raided several places in Jaipur, Rajasthan on February 10 following Ansari’s confession that he was connected with the modules being operated by the ISI in Rajasthan, and arrested his key associates who w
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Meanwhile, a team of Intelligence Bureau (IB) raided several places in Jaipur, Rajasthan on February 10 following Ansari’s confession that he was connected with the modules being operated by the ISI in Rajasthan, and arrested his key associates who were involved in criminal and terrorist activities. Media reports quoting intelligence sources said some vital clues about ISI operations in Gujarat and Rajasthan came to light during raids.
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February - 10 
Meanwhile, rejecting the possibility of negotiations with Wajahat Habibullah, the Union government’s emissary on Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said on February 10 that, it was ready to hold talks only with "anyone having direct
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Meanwhile, rejecting the possibility of negotiations with Wajahat Habibullah, the Union government’s emissary on Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said on February 10 that, it was ready to hold talks only with "anyone having direct access to the prime minister" for finding a "lasting and permanent solution" to the Kashmir issue. "It will not be prudent for us to talk to a bureaucrat less in rank and status than that of Planning Commission deputy chairman KC Pant," said senior APHC leader Abdul Gani Lone. "When we had earlier categorically refused to hold negotiations with Pant, how can any one expect us now to talk to a person who is much junior in bureaucratic hierarchy?" he asked. On whether the secessionist conglomerate would consider negotiations if "a bigger name" is assigned to the job, he said "if the Hurriyat has to talk, it should be somebody having proximity to prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee". When asked if he had any specific name in his mind, Lone said "it can be anyone...Someone like Brajesh Mishra". While denying reports that certain Hurriyat leaders had met Habibullah and discussed the APHC’s participation in the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections, Lone added that there "has been no formal or informal dialogue or discussion with Habibullah on the issue." Ruling out participation in the elections, Lone pointed out that, "the Hurriyat conference stands by its decision taken in 1996 that it will not take part in any poll process conducted and supervised by the Election Commission of India. There has been no review of that stand."
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February - 10 
Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) on February 10, urged the State Government to take measures for creating a ‘democratic environment’ prior to holding talks with the PWG. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, M Rat
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Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) on February 10, urged the State Government to take measures for creating a ‘democratic environment’ prior to holding talks with the PWG. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, M Ratnamala, State President of the APCLC, welcomed the government’s move to hold negotiations with Naxalites, but said that it should concentrate on solving the basic problems of the people, for which the Naxals were leading a movement.
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February - 10 
Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists set ablaze a truck at village Attasari in district Poonch.
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Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists set ablaze a truck at village Attasari in district Poonch.
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February - 10 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on February 10 that Pakistan's involvement in terrorism in India had been proved beyond doubt after Aftab Ansari’s arrest in the UAE while in possession of Pakistani travel papers.
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on February 10 that Pakistan's involvement in terrorism in India had been proved beyond doubt after Aftab Ansari’s arrest in the UAE while in possession of Pakistani travel papers.
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February - 10 
Security forces killed two terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), in the forest area of Hatar in Kishtwar on February 10. According to media reports, acting on a specific tip off regarding the presence of some sus
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Security forces killed two terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), in the forest area of Hatar in Kishtwar on February 10. According to media reports, acting on a specific tip off regarding the presence of some suspected persons in the forest area, security forces launched a massive search operation. Even as the security forces encircled the terrorist hide out and asked them to surrender, the terrorists started firing indiscriminately on the security personnel. Two terrorists were killed in the ensuing encounter, which was going on till the last reports came in. Two AK-56 rifles, 4 magazines of AK and two Kenwood radio sets were also recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 10 
Security forces recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunitions from different terrorist hide-outs raided during the last 24 hours across Kashmir valley.
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Security forces recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunitions from different terrorist hide-outs raided during the last 24 hours across Kashmir valley.
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February - 10 
Separately, holding the ruling National Conference (NC) responsible for the present turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir, People's Democratic Party (PDP) vice president, Mehbooba Mufti, alleged on February 10 that Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was the first
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Separately, holding the ruling National Conference (NC) responsible for the present turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir, People's Democratic Party (PDP) vice president, Mehbooba Mufti, alleged on February 10 that Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was the first to found militant organisations like the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Addressing public meetings at Gadigarh, Ramgarh and bari Badhori she claimed that the Chief Minister was personally responsible for fanning militancy in the State by patronising orgnisations like the JKLF. She alleged that the NC leaders used to receive funds from Pakistan to rake up issues like plebiscite.
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February - 10 
The Assam State Cabinet sub-committee on the Bodo issue, after a meeting with the leaders of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) at Dispur on February 10, decided to recommend to the State Cabinet formation of the Council under the provisions of amended
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The Assam State Cabinet sub-committee on the Bodo issue, after a meeting with the leaders of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) at Dispur on February 10, decided to recommend to the State Cabinet formation of the Council under the provisions of amended Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. According to reports, it was decided during the meeting to carve out four districts, namely Kokrajhar with headquarters at Kokrajhar, Sirang district with headquarters at Kajalgaon, Baska district with headquarters at Massalpur and Udalguri district with headquarters at Udalguri. Talking to the media, Minister in charge of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Bharat Chandra Narah said that the sub-committee would place its recommendations before the Cabinet on February 13. He mentioned about the state government’s request to the BLT not to demand more areas beyond Pachnoi as it could create complications and urged that the Sixth Schedule should be amended suitably to protect the rights of the non-Bodos living in the proposed BTC areas. The BLT has demanded inclusion of 16 additional villages beyond the Pachnoi river, the westernmost boundary of the BAC, in the proposed BTC area.
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February - 10 
The Bihar government has launched ‘Operation Crackdown’ against the proscribed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in north Bihar, resulting in a number of activists surrendering to the authorities, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Tirhut range) S
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The Bihar government has launched ‘Operation Crackdown’ against the proscribed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in north Bihar, resulting in a number of activists surrendering to the authorities, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Tirhut range) S K Bhardwaj said on February 10. Several hardcore naxalites belonging to the outfit have been arrested in the five north Bihar districts of Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Vaishali and parts of Motihari district, where the operation has been launched, he said. A list of 300 hardcore MCC activists has been prepared and a special task force is conducting raids to apprehend them, Bhardwaj indicated.
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February - 10 
Two former terrorists were killed by security forces at Naharbari Kopili Xatra near Mangaldai on February 10. The two were surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) activists. Details of the incident were not available.
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Two former terrorists were killed by security forces at Naharbari Kopili Xatra near Mangaldai on February 10. The two were surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) activists. Details of the incident were not available.
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February - 10 
Two Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed when security forces raided their hide-out at Bonpora in the Anantnag district on the night of February 10.
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Two Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed when security forces raided their hide-out at Bonpora in the Anantnag district on the night of February 10.
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February - 10 
According to delayed reports, the Kohat police on February 10 recovered a huge quantity of ammunition and explosives from a house in the outskirts of the city. Police sources said that 27 persons were arrested in connection with the seizure.
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According to delayed reports, the Kohat police on February 10 recovered a huge quantity of ammunition and explosives from a house in the outskirts of the city. Police sources said that 27 persons were arrested in connection with the seizure.
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February - 10 
According to media reports, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, is reported to have hinted at the possibility that the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl could have been orchestrated by India. President Musharraf reportedly said this during hi
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According to media reports, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, is reported to have hinted at the possibility that the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl could have been orchestrated by India. President Musharraf reportedly said this during his visit to the US. He also said that there could have been a "negative fallout" from action against different terrorist and sectarian outfits. A Washington Post report has said that "the general believes Mr Pearl may have been a pawn in an intelligence game being played by India." In the interview, Musharraf is reported to have based his suspicions on the fact that Maulana Masood Azhar, Chief of the proscribed Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and the main suspect in the abduction, Omar Sheikh, had both been in Indian prisons and were never tried. According to Musharraf, "this (argument) made sense to him because ... the leader of the Jaish-i-Mohammad was in jail for seven long years in India and he wasn't even tried ... How is all this happening in India? And this man (Umer) was also there." "We all know," Musharraf added, "intelligence is a very bad game, and they can come out with any kind of game to justify or to organize or orchestrate such activities. These are common activities orchestrated by the intelligence agencies." However, the report also quotes senior Pakistani investigators as saying that they have not gathered any evidence of an Indian involvement in the abduction, which "seems to be an indigenous plot unless Umer Shaikh appears and confesses to fronting for Indian intelligence". It was ridiculous to expect, an official told the paper, that the abductor would "use the most monitored telephone connection in Karachi to talk to his bosses in New Delhi".
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February - 10 
According to media reports, the Federal government is reported to have directed the provincial governments to complete registration and computerisation of records of all the mosques and seminaries by March 23, 2002, besides taking stern action agains
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According to media reports, the Federal government is reported to have directed the provincial governments to complete registration and computerisation of records of all the mosques and seminaries by March 23, 2002, besides taking stern action against elements involved in illegal construction of mosques and seminaries on government or private land by means of forced possession. In a letter to the provinces, the Interior Ministry has said that the provincial governments would computerise the religious record while at central level record will be preserved at Ministry of Religious Affairs. Directives have also been issued to provinces to make a report on the number of local and foreign students studying in the seminaries besides detecting sources providing financial assistance.
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February - 10 
Meanwhile, the Pakistani government said that concerns were increasing over the safety of Daniel Pearl, with no information from the abductors or major breakthroughs in the case for several days. "Of course we are (becoming increasingly concerned) ..
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Meanwhile, the Pakistani government said that concerns were increasing over the safety of Daniel Pearl, with no information from the abductors or major breakthroughs in the case for several days. "Of course we are (becoming increasingly concerned) ... because we were hoping for a breakthrough in the last two or three days -- but all of us are trying very hard," Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider told reporters on February 10. He said Omar Sheikh had been in telephone contact with one of his relatives recently. "She (the relative) said 'we have been rounded up by the police and I think your game is up. We didn't know you were indulging in this thing, you had better hand yourself over'," Moin said. "He heard this and after this, his telephone went dead ... that was the last contact," the Minister added. As reported earlier, police have detained several of Omar's family, including an uncle and two cousins. Moin said three persons had been charged with terrorism and being accomplices to the abduction of Pearl. Moinuddin Haider also ruled out any link of the Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorist network with the abduction. However, the minister said that there could be a possibility of the involvement of a banned terrorist group in the case.
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February - 10 
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's allegations that there may be an Indian link in the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl has been dismissed by US administration, indicated a news report. "State Department officials initially praised Musharr
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Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's allegations that there may be an Indian link in the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl has been dismissed by US administration, indicated a news report. "State Department officials initially praised Musharraf's assistance in looking for Pearl. But Musharraf's recent comments alleging that India might have played a role in Pearl's disappearance have deeply irritated US officials," US daily USA Today said quoting official sources. "Washington believes India had no role in Pearl's kidnapping and also worries that Musharraf's comments could re-ignite India-Pakistan tensions," it said.
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February - 10 
Police have made two more arrests in the search for abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl, but the alleged main suspect - British-born Al Qaeda terrorist Omar Sheikh - remained at large. The fresh arrests were made in Islamabad at the weekend, bringing
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Police have made two more arrests in the search for abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl, but the alleged main suspect - British-born Al Qaeda terrorist Omar Sheikh - remained at large. The fresh arrests were made in Islamabad at the weekend, bringing the number of people arrested since Pearl disappeared on January 23 to 16. Media reports have indicated that attempts to contact Omar through Masood Azhar, the jailed chief of outlawed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), were also unsuccessful. Police are reportedly speculating that Omar may be in hiding in the Punjab or in Afghanistan.
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February - 10 
A Defence Ministry statement on February 11, said that 11 Maoist insurgents were killed by security forces in separate operations across the country since February 10. Of these, two were killed in an encounter at Falebas in the Parbat district.
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A Defence Ministry statement on February 11, said that 11 Maoist insurgents were killed by security forces in separate operations across the country since February 10. Of these, two were killed in an encounter at Falebas in the Parbat district.
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February - 10 
A Maoist was killed at Dukhu in Myagdi district while another was killed at Jajagaun in the Dang district. Guns, ammunition, explosives and related equipment were also recovered from the various encounter sites.
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A Maoist was killed at Dukhu in Myagdi district while another was killed at Jajagaun in the Dang district. Guns, ammunition, explosives and related equipment were also recovered from the various encounter sites.
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February - 10 
In a separate attack in the district, a teacher was injured at Dhairung Batase.
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In a separate attack in the district, a teacher was injured at Dhairung Batase.
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February - 10 
In Baitadi district, four Maoists were killed at Melauli while three were killed at Betini in the Bardiya district.
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In Baitadi district, four Maoists were killed at Melauli while three were killed at Betini in the Bardiya district.
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February - 10 
Meanwhile, a former police officer was killed by Maoist insurgents at Taple in the Gorkha District on February 10.
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Meanwhile, a former police officer was killed by Maoist insurgents at Taple in the Gorkha District on February 10.
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February - 11 
According to media reports, a partial strike was reported to have been observed in the Kashmir valley region on February 11 to mark the death of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) co-founder, Mohammad Maqbool Bhat. The call for the strike had
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According to media reports, a partial strike was reported to have been observed in the Kashmir valley region on February 11 to mark the death of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) co-founder, Mohammad Maqbool Bhat. The call for the strike had been given by the secessionist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC).
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February - 11 
According to media reports, investigations into the killings of two Pakistani mercenaries, allegedly involved in the January 22 terrorist attacks on the American Centre in Kolkata, in Hazaribagh on January 28, revealed that terrorist outfits such as
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According to media reports, investigations into the killings of two Pakistani mercenaries, allegedly involved in the January 22 terrorist attacks on the American Centre in Kolkata, in Hazaribagh on January 28, revealed that terrorist outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) have links in Bihar. Reports said that the terrorists of the same group were in Patna in December 2001 in connection with a plan to kill top scientist APJ Abdul Kalam.
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February - 11 
According to official sources, Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attacks on the American Centre in Kolkata and deported from Dubai on February 9, admitted meeting senior officials of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)
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According to official sources, Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attacks on the American Centre in Kolkata and deported from Dubai on February 9, admitted meeting senior officials of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in Dubai and Rawalpindi at least five times since 1999 and a substantial part of his criminal operations is suspected to have been set up with their assistance. In his statement before the investigating agencies, he reportedly said that ISI operators contacted him, a few months after he jumped bail in India and fled to Pakistan in 1999. "They used to meet me under pseudonyms at designated places," he said. He has also reportedly named seven ISI officers who he had met. Three of them are alleged to be of the rank of Brigadier in the Pakistani Army. He has also reportedly accepted meeting top Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) leaders. He reportedly said that Azim Chima, an LeT ‘commander’ had helped him in procuring Pakistani passport.
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February - 11 
After the deportation of Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attacks on American Centre in Kolkata from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India has reiterated that Pakistan should take action on the list of 20 terrorists and crimina
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After the deportation of Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attacks on American Centre in Kolkata from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India has reiterated that Pakistan should take action on the list of 20 terrorists and criminals that it had been sent. In a fresh verbal demarche issued to the Pakistani Deputy High Commissioner, Jaleel Abbas Jilani on February 11, India regretted that Pakistan was yet to take action on the list of terrorists that had been handed over to it. Official sources said that India, citing the UAE precedent, said that the fight against terrorism should take recourse to extensive political co-operation as well. Aftab Ansari, was deported by the UAE authorities on the basis of a political understanding and not extradited as that would have involved time-consuming legal procedures, said official sources.
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February - 11 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi talking to newsmen at Nagaon, on February 11 said that so far no positive response had been received from the terrorists regarding peace talks and asserted that his government would not change its anti-terrorist polic
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi talking to newsmen at Nagaon, on February 11 said that so far no positive response had been received from the terrorists regarding peace talks and asserted that his government would not change its anti-terrorist policies and continue with aggressive operations against the terrorists.
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February - 11 
In a separate development, a statement released by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), on February 11 supported the proposed creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). However, the statement opposed the inclusion of non-Bodo dominate
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In a separate development, a statement released by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), on February 11 supported the proposed creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). However, the statement opposed the inclusion of non-Bodo dominated areas in the proposed BTC. The proposed BTC would include districts and villages where the Bodos are in a majority. The statement also denied the reported allegations by the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) that the ULFA was anti-Bodo in its outlook since it was supporting non-Bodos who inhabited proposed BTC areas. The statement held that there were legitimate fears and apprehensions of security among non-Bodos in these proposed BTC areas. The statement said that it is necessary to safeguard the rights of the indigenous Bodo community, and also guarantee right to self-determination of the indigenous non-Bodo people.
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February - 11 
In a separate development, the Vishakhapatnam district police has decided to organise a programme called ‘Three tents’ in the Agency areas of the district to educate the people in tribal areas on the welfare schemes taken up by the government and the
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In a separate development, the Vishakhapatnam district police has decided to organise a programme called ‘Three tents’ in the Agency areas of the district to educate the people in tribal areas on the welfare schemes taken up by the government and thereby to ensure that they are not attracted to the ideology of the Naxalites. Official sources indicated that the programme, comprising three components namely organising medical camps, accepting petitions from tribals and spreading awareness through cultural events, would be organised thrice a week. The first such programme was organised at Pedavalasa in GK Veedhi mandal in the district on February 10. Taking part as the chief guest in the programme, the district police chief observed that some students studying in welfare hostels in the Agency areas were gradually getting attracted to the Naxalite movement. Some of them go out for days together probably to find out what the Naxalite movement had to offer to them but their movements were not noticed by hostel wardens. This dangerous trend should be checked at the earliest, he said.
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February - 11 
In a separate incident, in the same district, PWG Naxalites attacked the theatre owned by the family of the Member of Parliament (MP) from Nandyal at Gajulapalli. According to official sources, the total loss was estimated at Rs. 790,000.
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In a separate incident, in the same district, PWG Naxalites attacked the theatre owned by the family of the Member of Parliament (MP) from Nandyal at Gajulapalli. According to official sources, the total loss was estimated at Rs. 790,000.
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February - 11 
In another incident, four terrorist of Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) were arrested from Gauripur near Dhubri on February 11.
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In another incident, four terrorist of Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) were arrested from Gauripur near Dhubri on February 11.
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February - 11 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed the district president of the Congress party at Bhamragarh, Gadchiroli district on February 11. Official sources said that the incident occurred when the leader was proceeding in
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed the district president of the Congress party at Bhamragarh, Gadchiroli district on February 11. Official sources said that the incident occurred when the leader was proceeding in a jeep to address a meeting for the forthcoming election for local bodies. The Naxalites stopped his jeep and asked others to go back. The bullet-ridden body of the Congress leader was later recovered.
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February - 11 
Meanwhile tension prevailed in Imphal city, with yet another attack at the residence of Congress(I) candidate Kunjeshwor at Wangkhei Yonglan Leirak in Imphal East district on February 11 evening when a group of unidentified gunmen fired at the Congre
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Meanwhile tension prevailed in Imphal city, with yet another attack at the residence of Congress(I) candidate Kunjeshwor at Wangkhei Yonglan Leirak in Imphal East district on February 11 evening when a group of unidentified gunmen fired at the Congress candidate’s residence. No causalities were reported.
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February - 11 
Meanwhile, a body bearing bullet marks was recovered from the Moghal Maidian area of Doda on February 11. Security forces are investigating this incident.
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Meanwhile, a body bearing bullet marks was recovered from the Moghal Maidian area of Doda on February 11. Security forces are investigating this incident.
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February - 11 
Meanwhile, official sources said the arrest of Ansari has yielded ‘major clues’ about the abduction of American journalist Daniel Pearl in Karachi. Officials investigating the case claimed that they had ‘specific information about the movement of Ans
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Meanwhile, official sources said the arrest of Ansari has yielded ‘major clues’ about the abduction of American journalist Daniel Pearl in Karachi. Officials investigating the case claimed that they had ‘specific information about the movement of Ansari in Pakistan and even the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had his own inputs about his association with the terrorist groups who are suspected to be involved in Pearl’s abduction.
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February - 11 
National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) in a faxed statement on February 11, accused security forces of large-scale atrocities in Bodo-dominated areas of Assam and said the February 2 incident was the "reflection of frustration" of the security
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National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) in a faxed statement on February 11, accused security forces of large-scale atrocities in Bodo-dominated areas of Assam and said the February 2 incident was the "reflection of frustration" of the security forces.
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February - 11 
News reports said that a protest rally was held at Imphal on February 11, opposing a ‘declaration’ sponsored by the United Naga Council and signed by 47 Naga candidates standing for the February 14 State Assembly elections. Members of the rally were
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News reports said that a protest rally was held at Imphal on February 11, opposing a ‘declaration’ sponsored by the United Naga Council and signed by 47 Naga candidates standing for the February 14 State Assembly elections. Members of the rally were shouting slogans against any attempt to disintegrate the State.
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February - 11 
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Babu Lal Marandi, on February 11, admitted that the State was passing through a critical situation due to the activities of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisations.
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The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Babu Lal Marandi, on February 11, admitted that the State was passing through a critical situation due to the activities of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisations. Speaking to the media in Ranchi, he said that the State government had initiated action against the subversive activities in the State with the help of the Union government.
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February - 11 
The investigation report on the killing of five Nepalese by security forces during an encounter on February 2 at Saralpara in Kokrajhar district was submitted to the Kokrajhar District Commissioner (DC), Ashish Bhutani, by the inquiry officer, Additi
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The investigation report on the killing of five Nepalese by security forces during an encounter on February 2 at Saralpara in Kokrajhar district was submitted to the Kokrajhar District Commissioner (DC), Ashish Bhutani, by the inquiry officer, Additional DC BK Paul, on February 11. The inquiry was instituted following protests by locals that the five Nepalese were killed by security forces in a ‘false encounter’.
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February - 11 
A government spokesperson has said that labelling Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attack on American Centre in Kolkata, as a Pakistani "will no longer be received with any credence. It is particularly so when Prime Minister Va
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A government spokesperson has said that labelling Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attack on American Centre in Kolkata, as a Pakistani "will no longer be received with any credence. It is particularly so when Prime Minister Vajpayee refers to a conspiracy within India to flare up violence." He was commenting on Indian media reports quoting the Indian Premier as indicating that Aftab Ansari alias farhan Malik was holding a Pakistani passport. "Labelling Aftab Ansari as a Pakistani or an Indian holding a Pakistani passport will no longer be received with any credence by international community, nor, indeed, in India itself," he said to a question.
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February - 11 
Meanwhile, official sources said the arrest of Ansari has yielded ‘major clues’ about the abduction of American journalist Daniel Pearl in Karachi. Officials investigating the case claimed that they had ‘specific information about the movement of Ans
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Meanwhile, official sources said the arrest of Ansari has yielded ‘major clues’ about the abduction of American journalist Daniel Pearl in Karachi. Officials investigating the case claimed that they had ‘specific information about the movement of Ansari in Pakistan and even the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had his own inputs about his association with the terrorist groups who are suspected to be involved in Pearl’s abduction.
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February - 11 
Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), one of the five groups proscribed by the Federal government on terrorism charges on January 12, has filed a formal review application before the government to get the ban order reversed. Another banned group, the Tehree
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Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), one of the five groups proscribed by the Federal government on terrorism charges on January 12, has filed a formal review application before the government to get the ban order reversed. Another banned group, the Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan (TJP) has also submitted a petition to the Interior Ministry. However, authorities are reportedly considering whether the TJP petition could be accepted as a proper review application because it does not refer to the Anti-Terrorism Act, (ATC) 1997 under which the groups were banned. The banned organisations have the right under the ATC Act, 1997 to file a review application within 30 days of the ban before the Federal government against this decision and to explain their position. The SSP in its review application has reportedly said that it was wrongly banned and insisted that it had not been involved in any kind of terrorist activity. The TJP, reportedly also raised its voice against the government decision and sought the setting up of committee to ascertain whether it was rightly proscribed. The Federal government has already appointed a Proscribed Organisation Review Committee (PORC) to determine all review applications under the ATC Act, 1997. The PORC is headed by the Director-General of National Crisis Management Cell, Brig. Javed Iqbal Cheema and comprises other officials of the Interior Ministry as its members. The committee is bound by the ATC, 1997 to take a decision on such applications within 90 days of their receipt. In case of the review applications being rejected, these organisations may file an appeal to the High Court within 30 days of the refusal of the review application. The proscribed groups are also required to submit all accounts of their income and expenditure for their political and social welfare activities and also disclose all funding sources the government authorities.
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February - 11 
The detention of Syed Mubarak Shah Gillani, chief of Jamaat-ul-Fuqra (JuF) and a suspect in the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl was challenged in the Lahore High Court on February 11. Syed Shafaat Gillani, son of the arrested JuF chief, in a
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The detention of Syed Mubarak Shah Gillani, chief of Jamaat-ul-Fuqra (JuF) and a suspect in the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl was challenged in the Lahore High Court on February 11. Syed Shafaat Gillani, son of the arrested JuF chief, in a writ petition requested the court to direct the State to produce the detainee in person, and set him free.
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February - 11 
A bomb planted by Maoists at Dallu in Kathmandu was detected and defused by security forces.
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A bomb planted by Maoists at Dallu in Kathmandu was detected and defused by security forces.
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February - 11 
A Home Ministry statement on February 11 added that 30 Maoists surrendered to local administrations in various parts of the country from Ilam to Achham since February 9.
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A Home Ministry statement on February 11 added that 30 Maoists surrendered to local administrations in various parts of the country from Ilam to Achham since February 9.
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February - 11 
Besides, three Maoists surrendered at Sankhuwasava.
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Besides, three Maoists surrendered at Sankhuwasava.
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February - 11 
In Dang district, 32 suspected Maoist insurgents were arrested
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In Dang district, 32 suspected Maoist insurgents were arrested
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February - 11 
Separately, a civilian was injured in a bomb explosion inside a government office at Kathmandu on February 11.
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Separately, a civilian was injured in a bomb explosion inside a government office at Kathmandu on February 11.
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February - 11 
The bomb disposal units of the army defused explosives planted by Maoist insurgents at Dhikurpur, Dang and Narayangadh, Chitwan, and Khodpe Bazaar of Baitadi district.
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The bomb disposal units of the army defused explosives planted by Maoist insurgents at Dhikurpur, Dang and Narayangadh, Chitwan, and Khodpe Bazaar of Baitadi district.
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February - 11 
The Defence Ministry statement added that 22 suspected Maoists were arrested in several parts of the country.
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The Defence Ministry statement added that 22 suspected Maoists were arrested in several parts of the country.
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February - 11 
Home Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury on February 11 said that Bangladesh is being used as transit route for drug trafficking. Inaugurating a national workshop regarding drug control at the Mirpur Police Staff College, he said, "As Bangladesh is geog
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Home Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury on February 11 said that Bangladesh is being used as transit route for drug trafficking. Inaugurating a national workshop regarding drug control at the Mirpur Police Staff College, he said, "As Bangladesh is geographically situated in-between two largest drug-producing countries, so it is being used as the route of drug trafficking".
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February - 12 
A crude bomb went off in a vacant room of a school, near the Director of Public Instructions office in the Dispur area of Guwahati on February 12. According to police sources, there were no initial reports of any casualty.
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A crude bomb went off in a vacant room of a school, near the Director of Public Instructions office in the Dispur area of Guwahati on February 12. According to police sources, there were no initial reports of any casualty.
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February - 12 
According to a media report, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has asked two leading e-mail service providers, Yahoo.com and Hotmail.com, to furnish printouts of all e-mails sent by Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist atta
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According to a media report, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has asked two leading e-mail service providers, Yahoo.com and Hotmail.com, to furnish printouts of all e-mails sent by Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attack on the American Centre in Kolkata, in the past one year. The report said that some of the e-mails indicate to his possible linkages with the Al Qaeda. The two e-mail service providers have reportedly agreed to cooperate with the CBI. The report added that a series of e-mails were exchanged in August 2001 between Ansari, Sheikh Omar Saeed, a front ranking terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Asif Reza Khan, a criminal who was killed in an encounter with the Gujarat Police on December 7, 2001. The e-mails have also indicated that Ansari had arranged for $ 100,000 for some "noble cause" as early as August 2001.
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February - 12 
According to media reports quoting police sources, two Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) terrorists were arrested from Panifapri and Haiderpara under the Bhaktinagar police station in Jalpaiguri district. A country-made gun, a pistol and six rou
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According to media reports quoting police sources, two Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) terrorists were arrested from Panifapri and Haiderpara under the Bhaktinagar police station in Jalpaiguri district. A country-made gun, a pistol and six rounds of cartridges including an AK-47 were recovered from their possession.
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February - 12 
Even as the secessionist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) announced, on February 13, its ‘six-member election commission’ to hold ‘elections’ in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), two Union Ministers rejected the proposal on the same day. The Ministers als
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Even as the secessionist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) announced, on February 13, its ‘six-member election commission’ to hold ‘elections’ in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), two Union Ministers rejected the proposal on the same day. The Ministers also called on the Hurriyat to participate in the forthcoming elections to the State Legislative Assembly. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, the 23-party separatist alliance’s chairman Abdul Gani Bhat said that the APHC was seeking to prove its representative character in order to hold talks for resolution of the Kashmir issue and not membership in the State Assembly, which he claimed, had no role to play in the resolution of the issue. The ‘six member commission’ has two former Pakistani judges. While Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, former chief justice of Pakistan would head the ‘commission’ in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Tapan Bose, an Indian human rights activist based in Kathmandu would head the ‘commision’ in J&K. The two would also be co-chairmen of the ‘commission’. The Hurriyat chairman also announced that Ved Bhasin, Justice Khursheed, Sadiq Waheed Raja and Zafar Mehdi will be election commissioners in Jammu, PoK, Ladakh and Kashmir, respectively. When asked about the exclusion of Gilgit and Baltistan, parts of the former Princely State of J&K and presently under Pakistan’s occupation and direct administration, the chairman said that "we are passing through a very critical stage and we do not want to involve ourselves in any controversy." He also appealed to "… the Prime Minister of India and President of Pakistan on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the Hurriyat that they join us in our peaceful and political efforts which are democratic in form and content". Clarifying on the motive of constituting the ‘election commission’, Abdul Gani Bhat said that "Allegations are levelled against us that we do not represent the people’s aspirations," and added that it was a challenge which the alliance had accepted willingly. Reacting to the Hurriyat initiative, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Omar Abdullah, said that "… the Assembly election is to be supervised by the Election Commission (EC) which is today internationally recognised as being completely free from political interference" and added that the government’s EC will conduct the Assembly polls. While making these remarks during a TV interview, he also said that if the APHC is not willing to participate in the elections to the State Assembly, "it does not matter". Similarly, rejecting the Hurriyat’s initiative, Union Minister of State for Home, I D Swamy said in a press conference at Jammu on February 12, that the government’s EC was competent to conduct free and fair elections and added that it was ridiculous to constitute own election commissions to contest elections. He also remarked that "Instead of looking for excuses to shirk their responsibilities Hurriyat leaders should come forward and join democratic process to prove their representative character".
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February - 12 
Five underworld criminals, owing allegiance to the Pakistan-based Mafia don Dawood Ibrahim, were arrested and a huge cache of foreign-made firearms recovered from their possession at Mulund-Thane checkpost near Mumbai on February 12. Police sources d
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Five underworld criminals, owing allegiance to the Pakistan-based Mafia don Dawood Ibrahim, were arrested and a huge cache of foreign-made firearms recovered from their possession at Mulund-Thane checkpost near Mumbai on February 12. Police sources described the weapons as ‘powerful and effective’ which are normally used by armed forces in western countries.
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February - 12 
India and Kazakhstan on February 12 stressed that the global fight against terrorism "must also address those who instigate, assist or acquiesce as much those who perpetuate terrorism". In a joint declaration signed by visiting Kazakhstan President N
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India and Kazakhstan on February 12 stressed that the global fight against terrorism "must also address those who instigate, assist or acquiesce as much those who perpetuate terrorism". In a joint declaration signed by visiting Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, the two countries affirmed that terrorism could not be "justified in any form, for any cause or for any reason used as an excuse". "We also reiterate our strong belief that the fight against terrorism has to be global, comprehensive and sustained for the objective of total elimination of terrorism everywhere," said the two leaders. Discussing the security scenario in the region, the two countries expressed satisfaction over the developments in Afghanistan, with an interim administration being established there after the "elimination of the oppressive Taliban regime".
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February - 12 
India on February 12 demanded that Pakistan hand over Sheikh Omar Saeed, front ranking terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and prime suspect in the abduction of American journalist Daniel Pearl, saying he was wanted in terrorist and criminal case
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India on February 12 demanded that Pakistan hand over Sheikh Omar Saeed, front ranking terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and prime suspect in the abduction of American journalist Daniel Pearl, saying he was wanted in terrorist and criminal cases in the country. Minister of State for External Affairs, Omar Abdullah, said in New Delhi, "We would like him to be handed over to India in good faith". He, however, said that the timing of the arrest caused suspicion as it came a day before Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was scheduled to meet US President George W. Bush. Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson termed Sheikh's arrest as a confirmation of Pakistan providing safe haven to such criminals.
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February - 12 
Meanwhile, according to media reports, the PWG intends to utilise the opportunity to its advantage. Reports said that a resolution to this effect was passed by the PWG’s North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC) immediately after the Naxalite g
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Meanwhile, according to media reports, the PWG intends to utilise the opportunity to its advantage. Reports said that a resolution to this effect was passed by the PWG’s North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC) immediately after the Naxalite group extended its offer of talks to the government. The NTSZC also wants its cadre to intensify all forms of the 'people's struggle' and strengthen the party network during the period.
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February - 12 
President K R Narayanan said on February 12 that the international coalition against terrorism must address the scourge without any bias and prejudice and India was waiting for concrete action on the ground. Speaking at a banquet hosted in honour of
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President K R Narayanan said on February 12 that the international coalition against terrorism must address the scourge without any bias and prejudice and India was waiting for concrete action on the ground. Speaking at a banquet hosted in honour of visiting President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, he said India had taken the principled stand that cross border terrorism against it must be stopped for "only then, I am confident that our concerns and those of the region could be addressed on the basis of peaceful co-existence and through friendly dialogue". The President said India has used every forum to draw world attention against terrorism, which now gravely endangers civilians, elected governments and freedom and democracy everywhere.
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February - 12 
Similarly, rejecting the Hurriyat’s initiative, Union Minister of State for Home, I D Swamy said in a press conference at Jammu on February 12, that the government’s EC was competent to conduct free and fair elections and added that it was ridiculous
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Similarly, rejecting the Hurriyat’s initiative, Union Minister of State for Home, I D Swamy said in a press conference at Jammu on February 12, that the government’s EC was competent to conduct free and fair elections and added that it was ridiculous to constitute own election commissions to contest elections. He also remarked that "Instead of looking for excuses to shirk their responsibilities Hurriyat leaders should come forward and join democratic process to prove their representative character".
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February - 12 
The Andhra Pradesh government on February 12 decided to hold talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation, the People’s War Group (PWG), to find a lasting solution to the law and order problem in the State. Official sources said the governme
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The Andhra Pradesh government on February 12 decided to hold talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation, the People’s War Group (PWG), to find a lasting solution to the law and order problem in the State. Official sources said the government would work out the modalities of negotiations in the next 10 days. In an all-party meeting held in Hyderabad, leaders of various political parties unanimously asked the government to initiate talks with the proscribed PWG. Speaking to the media, Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government had decided to talk to the PWG and the modalities concerning who should talk to whom and the involvement of a third party would be finalised at another round of meeting with leaders of various political parties after ten days. Terming the government’s decision as an important step, Goud said that a common agenda would be prepared before the leaders of the political parties. "It is not an easy decision. The political parties have discussed the pros and cons of the issue and came to this important conclusion", he said. The Minister said that the government was taking the political initiative and hoped that all the obstacles would be crossed in finding a solution to the problem.
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February - 12 
The State Cabinet Sub-Committee, headed by the Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Bhumidhar Barman, also Chairman of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), on February 12 submitted its report to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi approving the formati
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The State Cabinet Sub-Committee, headed by the Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Bhumidhar Barman, also Chairman of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), on February 12 submitted its report to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi approving the formation of the BTC. The minister noted that opinion of the leaders of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), Bodo legislators, non-Bodo legislators and various other Bodo and non-Bodo organisations were taken into account before drafting the Cabinet Sub-Committee report on the BTC. Addressing a press conference at Guwahati on February 12, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that despite differences of opinion on the boundary demarcation and inclusion of some villages in the BTC, the report would be placed before the Cabinet on February 13, today, and a formal announcement on the BTC formation would be made consequently. The Chief Minister also added that the Assam Population Pattern Act or Assam Land Act would be promulgated in the proposed BTC to protect the rights and interests of non- Bodos.
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February - 12 
According to a news report in Dawn, a Pakistani daily, more than 8,000 students, both Afghans and Pakistanis, have been relieved from 55 madrassas (seminaries) in the Mardan division since January 12, the day President Pervez Musharraf announced crac
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According to a news report in Dawn, a Pakistani daily, more than 8,000 students, both Afghans and Pakistanis, have been relieved from 55 madrassas (seminaries) in the Mardan division since January 12, the day President Pervez Musharraf announced crackdown on religious extremists. The report also said that more than 100 madrassas are operating in the Mardan division, of which 55 are considered large institutions, where 2,500 Afghan and 5,500 local students receive education.
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February - 12 
According to media reports, the first case to be referred to the Anti-Terrorism Courts with army officers as judges, was of jailed Tehreek-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Sufi Mohammad. The case was reportedly prepared in the context of trib
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According to media reports, the first case to be referred to the Anti-Terrorism Courts with army officers as judges, was of jailed Tehreek-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Sufi Mohammad. The case was reportedly prepared in the context of tribal elders' application against him in which they had alleged that he was responsible for the death of their innocent children in Afghanistan. The TNSM is one of the five organisations banned by President Pervez Musharraf during his nation-wide address on January 12. News sources have indicated that tribal elders, especially belonging to the Malakand Division and its adjoining areas, had demanded that the government should proceed against the TNSM chief for taking their young children to Afghanistan despite knowing the fact that all of them would be killed in the face of carpet bombing by US planes.
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February - 12 
The Peshawar rural police on February 12 arrested 66 proclaimed offenders (POs) and 50 others for harbouring outlaws, and seized 104 guns of different calibres and 1,800 cartridges. This was stated by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ishtia
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The Peshawar rural police on February 12 arrested 66 proclaimed offenders (POs) and 50 others for harbouring outlaws, and seized 104 guns of different calibres and 1,800 cartridges. This was stated by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ishtiaq Ahmad Marwat, in a press conference at the Police Headquarters on the same day. He said police selected seven rural areas of the city including Badhber, Matani, Daudzai, Mathra, Chamkani, Ormar and Pishtakhara.
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February - 12 
Two unidentified assailants killed a doctor outside his hospital on February 12 in Karachi. Dr Syed Rashid Mehdi, a doctor at Faiz-e-Aam Hospital was gunned down outside the hospital. News sources have indicated that it could be a sectarian killing.
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Two unidentified assailants killed a doctor outside his hospital on February 12 in Karachi. Dr Syed Rashid Mehdi, a doctor at Faiz-e-Aam Hospital was gunned down outside the hospital. News sources have indicated that it could be a sectarian killing. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killing.
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February - 13 
Even as the secessionist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) announced, on February 13, its ‘six-member election commission’ to hold ‘elections’ in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), two Union Ministers rejected the proposal on the same day. The Ministers als
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Even as the secessionist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) announced, on February 13, its ‘six-member election commission’ to hold ‘elections’ in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), two Union Ministers rejected the proposal on the same day. The Ministers also called on the Hurriyat to participate in the forthcoming elections to the State Legislative Assembly. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, the 23-party separatist alliance’s chairman Abdul Gani Bhat said that the APHC was seeking to prove its representative character in order to hold talks for resolution of the Kashmir issue and not membership in the State Assembly, which he claimed, had no role to play in the resolution of the issue. The ‘six member commission’ has two former Pakistani judges. While Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, former chief justice of Pakistan would head the ‘commission’ in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Tapan Bose, an Indian human rights activist based in Kathmandu would head the ‘commision’ in J&K. The two would also be co-chairmen of the ‘commission’. The Hurriyat chairman also announced that Ved Bhasin, Justice Khursheed, Sadiq Waheed Raja and Zafar Mehdi will be election commissioners in Jammu, PoK, Ladakh and Kashmir, respectively. When asked about the exclusion of Gilgit and Baltistan, parts of the former Princely State of J&K and presently under Pakistan’s occupation and direct administration, the chairman said that "we are passing through a very critical stage and we do not want to involve ourselves in any controversy." He also appealed to "… the Prime Minister of India and President of Pakistan on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the Hurriyat that they join us in our peaceful and political efforts which are democratic in form and content". Clarifying on the motive of constituting the ‘election commission’, Abdul Gani Bhat said that "Allegations are levelled against us that we do not represent the people’s aspirations," and added that it was a challenge which the alliance had accepted willingly. Reacting to the Hurriyat initiative, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Omar Abdullah, said that "… the Assembly election is to be supervised by the Election Commission (EC) which is today internationally recognised as being completely free from political interference" and added that the government’s EC will conduct the Assembly polls. While making these remarks during a TV interview, he also said that if the APHC is not willing to participate in the elections to the State Assembly, "it does not matter".
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February - 15 
Earlier, on the night of February 15, a civilian was killed at Gowran in Anantnag district by unidentified terrorists who accused their victim of being an SF informer.
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Earlier, on the night of February 15, a civilian was killed at Gowran in Anantnag district by unidentified terrorists who accused their victim of being an SF informer.
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February - 15 
In a joint operation conducted by Delhi and Gujarat police, three terrorists of the Harkat-e-Jehadi Islami (HUJI) were arrested from a location near Surat in Gujarat on February 15. Earlier, on January 31, Delhi police had arrested three terrorists f
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In a joint operation conducted by Delhi and Gujarat police, three terrorists of the Harkat-e-Jehadi Islami (HUJI) were arrested from a location near Surat in Gujarat on February 15. Earlier, on January 31, Delhi police had arrested three terrorists from Delhi who had provided information on the Gujarat based terrorists. All six were suspected to be linked to the group responsible for the attack on the USIS centre in Kolkata on January 22.
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February - 15 
In Baramulla district, another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Markpora Sumbal.
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In Baramulla district, another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Markpora Sumbal.
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February - 15 
Security forces intercepted a group of suspected Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists at Tillagaon while they were attempting to cross over into India from Bangladesh on February 15. The infiltrating terrorists are reported to have esca
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Security forces intercepted a group of suspected Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists at Tillagaon while they were attempting to cross over into India from Bangladesh on February 15. The infiltrating terrorists are reported to have escaped. Following this, security forces along the Meghalaya-Bangladesh International Border have been asked to be extra vigilant while discharging their duties on the border.
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February - 15 
34 suspects were arrested by Punjab police from Toba Tek Singh and Vehari on February 15 and 16. They were arrested as part of the operation to trace Amjad Hussain Farooqui who has been described as a go-between in the abduction of US journalist Dani
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34 suspects were arrested by Punjab police from Toba Tek Singh and Vehari on February 15 and 16. They were arrested as part of the operation to trace Amjad Hussain Farooqui who has been described as a go-between in the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. Farooqui was identified by Sheikh Omar, prime suspect in the abduction case and presently under arrest. Security agency sources are reported to have disclosed that nine of the arrested had been released after preliminary investigation.
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February - 15 February - 16
34 suspects were arrested by Punjab police from Toba Tek Singh and Vehari on February 15 and 16. They were arrested as part of the operation to trace Amjad Hussain Farooqui who has been described as a go-between in the abduction of US journalist Dani
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34 suspects were arrested by Punjab police from Toba Tek Singh and Vehari on February 15 and 16. They were arrested as part of the operation to trace Amjad Hussain Farooqui who has been described as a go-between in the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. Farooqui was identified by Sheikh Omar, prime suspect in the abduction case and presently under arrest. Security agency sources are reported to have disclosed that nine of the arrested had been released after preliminary investigation.
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February - 15 
In Batticaloa, armed rebels entered the residence of a civilian on February 15 and took away his motorcycle.
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In Batticaloa, armed rebels entered the residence of a civilian on February 15 and took away his motorcycle.
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February - 16 
A news flash said that eight civilians, were killed and six others injured when unidentified terrorists opened fire at Nirala in Rajouri district on the night of February 16. All the victims were described as members of the minority community. Detail
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A news flash said that eight civilians, were killed and six others injured when unidentified terrorists opened fire at Nirala in Rajouri district on the night of February 16. All the victims were described as members of the minority community. Details are awaited.
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February - 16 
Additional security force personnel were sent, on February 16, to free remote areas of Chakpikarong and Sajik Tampak areas of Chandel district in Manipur from terrorists threatening to disrupt ongoing elections. Speaking in Imphal a senior security f
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Additional security force personnel were sent, on February 16, to free remote areas of Chakpikarong and Sajik Tampak areas of Chandel district in Manipur from terrorists threatening to disrupt ongoing elections. Speaking in Imphal a senior security force officer noted that more than 300 terrorists armed with weapons, including anti-aircraft guns, and had threatened to disrupt voting in the area, officials said.
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February - 16 
Meanwhile, Two Pakistani mercenaries and a security force (SF) personnel were killed while four other personnel were injured in an encounter at Chrung in Rajouri district on February 16. In the same district, a civilian was killed by unidentified ter
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Meanwhile, Two Pakistani mercenaries and a security force (SF) personnel were killed while four other personnel were injured in an encounter at Chrung in Rajouri district on February 16. In the same district, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Thanamandi.
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February - 16 
Police in Santipur, Golaghat district said on February 16 that they had intercepted a vehicle carrying explosives, a gun and ammunition. Three Naga youth were arrested and the vehicle was seized. Announcing this seizure and arrests, police added that
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Police in Santipur, Golaghat district said on February 16 that they had intercepted a vehicle carrying explosives, a gun and ammunition. Three Naga youth were arrested and the vehicle was seized. Announcing this seizure and arrests, police added that a large number of Naga terrorists were entering and taking shelter in Assam.
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February - 16 
Speaking on February 16, Rabiram Narzary, President of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) said that the formation of the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) would bring an end to the armed struggle in the Bodo areas and allayed fears that ter
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Speaking on February 16, Rabiram Narzary, President of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) said that the formation of the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) would bring an end to the armed struggle in the Bodo areas and allayed fears that terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) would scuttle the process since it would be against the wishes of the people. Narzary also announced that terrorists of the Bodo Liberation Tiger Force (BLTF) would quit militancy and join the mainstream.
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February - 16 
The residence of a political activist of the Congress, was attacked at Jamadeipentha in Rayagada district and his sons injured by left-wing extremists, Naxalites on February 16. The Naxalites are imposing a boycott of local elections in the State. Af
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The residence of a political activist of the Congress, was attacked at Jamadeipentha in Rayagada district and his sons injured by left-wing extremists, Naxalites on February 16. The Naxalites are imposing a boycott of local elections in the State. After the attack on the political activist’s residence, the Naxalites abducted three locals and subsequently released them. They also damaged several vehicles during the attack.
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February - 16 
Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said on February 16, that the Sindh administration had not yet been able to control sectarian killings. He was briefing newsmen after presiding over the sixth inter-provincial conference on law and order at the Civi
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Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said on February 16, that the Sindh administration had not yet been able to control sectarian killings. He was briefing newsmen after presiding over the sixth inter-provincial conference on law and order at the Civil Secretariat in Karachi. According to the minister, "Sindh has not so far given a strong message which it requires to immediately give to address the issue," adding that the law and order in other provinces was satisfactory. The minister also said that the speed of the de-weaponization campaign would be accelerated. He said that 137,000 weapons had been recovered so far which was a record. But as there still were a lot of illegal weapons, the provinces had been asked to speed up the recovery process. The authorities concerned have been directed to prepare a data base of all licensed weapons and arms dealers. After completion of the job, it would be decided whether or not to issue licences of weapons of non-prohibited bores and to cancel around 22,000 licences of Kalashnikovs, he said. He said the security company act was being introduced in Islamabad. Sindh had already adopted the act and other provinces would too follow the suit. There would be a regulatory body to ensure proper training of the private security guards to check their efficacy in protecting their clients and fighting against criminals. The minister added that the conference also discussed an action plan prepared in the aftermath of President Pervez Musharraf’s January 12 speech in which he had referred to the establishment of the writ of the government and rule of law in the country. The conference also decided to prepare a data base of main leaders of sectarian parties and groups who had been indulging in violence and spreading sectarian hatred, and against whom cases had been registered in the past. The minister said that work on this data base had begun and would be completed by May 2002. He added that a the government was also going to introduce a prosecution service in police.
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February - 16 
News reports said that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has ruled out handing over 20 terrorists wanted by India. He was speaking to newsmen on February 16 at the end of his visit to Washington. Announcing this, he claimed that "Now, I am not goin
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News reports said that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has ruled out handing over 20 terrorists wanted by India. He was speaking to newsmen on February 16 at the end of his visit to Washington. Announcing this, he claimed that "Now, I am not going to do their (India’s) bidding". Commenting on the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), President Musharraf said these organisations have taken the "thekedari (contract) for jehadi operations in many countries and have become active participants in international politics". Later, speaking to newsmen in Dubai Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar said the 20 fugitives demanded by India were not involved in the December 13, 2001 attack on Parliament and there is no question of handing anyone over. Questioning the Indian list, the minister said the it deals with crimes that were committed 20 years ago and were not related to December 13. Hence, he added, this "brings us to the question, why should India ask for them now. It is a clear bid to malign Pakistan".
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February - 17 
A news report on February 19 said that suspected terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isac-Muviah (NSCN-IM) are intimidating candidates and supporters of Congress (I) participating in the ongoing Assembly elections. Six party work
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A news report on February 19 said that suspected terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isac-Muviah (NSCN-IM) are intimidating candidates and supporters of Congress (I) participating in the ongoing Assembly elections. Six party workers were abducted on February 17 from Nungshang Lamkhai in the Ukhrul constituency. The abducted workers were released the next day. Four vehicles of party workers too were destroyed in the area.
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February - 17 February - 15
Police in Andhra Pradesh announced on February 17, the arrest of two suspected agents of Pakistan’s Inter-services Intelligence (ISI) in separate operations. One agent was arrested from Nizamabad district on February 17, after police intercepted e-ma
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Police in Andhra Pradesh announced on February 17, the arrest of two suspected agents of Pakistan’s Inter-services Intelligence (ISI) in separate operations. One agent was arrested from Nizamabad district on February 17, after police intercepted e-mails, he was sending to Pakistan about vital defence installations. The second agent was arrested on February 15 from Hyderabad while he was allegedly trying to establish the ISI’s network in the city.
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February - 18 
A media report said that the visiting Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary, Shamsher M Chowdhury assured his Indian counterpart, Chokila Iyer on February 18 in New Delhi that his government was committed "not to allow its territory to be used for any kind o
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A media report said that the visiting Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary, Shamsher M Chowdhury assured his Indian counterpart, Chokila Iyer on February 18 in New Delhi that his government was committed "not to allow its territory to be used for any kind of activity detrimental to the interest of any country including India." According to the report, the Bangladesh Foreign Secretary’s assertion assumes significance since New Delhi has alleged that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been training terrorists in camps along Indo-Bangla border
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February - 18 
A news report said on February 19, that there is the possibility of a serious law and order problem in Assam if the government fails to take non-Bodos into confidence over the issue of forming the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). This follows a pr
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A news report said on February 19, that there is the possibility of a serious law and order problem in Assam if the government fails to take non-Bodos into confidence over the issue of forming the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). This follows a protest rally held by non-Bodo residents of the proposed BTC areas on February 19 against the formation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). In the rally organized by the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS), a platform of eighteen non-Bodo organizations, participants resolved to launch a "do or die" agitation against the formation of the BTC. Their fear is said to be based on the perception that the Bodos, only 18 per cent in the proposed Council would rule over the non-Bodo majority. According to the report, Bodo organisations have collected ‘Bodoland tax’ from non-Bodo residents in the past and the latter fear intensification of this collection after the formation of the BTC. The Non-Bodos in the region have also alleged that Bodo organisations are planning an ethnic cleansing in the future.
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February - 18 
Earlier, on February 18, nine terrorists surrendered before senior SF officers in Kupwara.
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Earlier, on February 18, nine terrorists surrendered before senior SF officers in Kupwara.
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February - 18 
Meanwhile, delayed reports said that security forces moving towards Lezangphai in Manipur were ambushed by unidentified terrorists on February 18. Security forces however repulsed the attack. There were no casualties and the terrorists managed to esc
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Meanwhile, delayed reports said that security forces moving towards Lezangphai in Manipur were ambushed by unidentified terrorists on February 18. Security forces however repulsed the attack. There were no casualties and the terrorists managed to escape.
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February - 18 
Meanwhile, in the meeting of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) in Kokarajhar district in which different Bodo organizations, including All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), All Bodo Women’s Welfare Federation (ABWWF), Bodo Writers’ Academy (BWA), All Bodo Emplo
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Meanwhile, in the meeting of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) in Kokarajhar district in which different Bodo organizations, including All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), All Bodo Women’s Welfare Federation (ABWWF), Bodo Writers’ Academy (BWA), All Bodo Employees’ Federation (ABEF) and the Bodo Farmers’ Federation (BFF) were present, participants are said to have shown satisfaction over the nature of the proposed BTC. Reports indicated that speakers from these organizations spoke of self governance becoming a reality. The meeting also issued an appeal to the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) to follow the example of Bodoland Liberation Tigers Force (BLTF) and cease its terrorist activities.
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February - 18 
News reports on February 18 said unidentified terrorist organisations are using threats to influence the on-going elections to the Manipur State Assembly. Locals of Noney Haochong Tamenglong district were warned by these groups against voting for can
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News reports on February 18 said unidentified terrorist organisations are using threats to influence the on-going elections to the Manipur State Assembly. Locals of Noney Haochong Tamenglong district were warned by these groups against voting for candidates who had opposed the extension of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah NSCN(IM) cease-fire to Manipur.
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February - 18 
The Supreme Court on February 18 asked the Bihar Chief Secretary to file an affidavit and investigate into the killing of Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Shahabad, who was doing commendable job in protecting the forests. The order was passed when ami
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The Supreme Court on February 18 asked the Bihar Chief Secretary to file an affidavit and investigate into the killing of Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Shahabad, who was doing commendable job in protecting the forests. The order was passed when amicus curiae Harish Salve drew Court's attention to DFO Sanjay Singh's abduction and killing allegedly by left wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) on February 15. "We are not sure whether perpetrators of the crime are only MCC or someone else, perhaps those indulging in illegal mining activities," the Court said directing the Chief Secretary to investigate into the case. The Court said the Secretary will file "his own affidavit within eight weeks" and directed the Director General of Police in the State to provide all assistance and cooperation to the Secretary in the conduct of the probe. Meanwhile, the Bihar government on February 18 ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the killing of the DFO. Chief Minister Rabri Devi, while speaking to the media, said, "I have endorsed a proposal from State Forest and Environment Ministry for a fair probe by the investigating agency into the killing of the DFO Sanjay Kumar Singh on February 15."
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February - 18 
In a telephonic address to party workers in different cities of Pakistan, the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM-A) chief Altaf Hussain said that the outfit would field candidates in future elections if the organisation’s Co-ordination Committee approved
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In a telephonic address to party workers in different cities of Pakistan, the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM-A) chief Altaf Hussain said that the outfit would field candidates in future elections if the organisation’s Co-ordination Committee approved the participation and the elections were held in a transparent manner. MQM-A, whose chief is based in London, had boycotted local level elections held earlier.
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February - 18 
In another encounter at Malakheti in Kailali district, one Maoist was killed
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In another encounter at Malakheti in Kailali district, one Maoist was killed
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February - 18 
Meanwhile, in separate operations, guns and explosives were seized by security forces from Lapu in Gorkha district, Pani Tyanki in Bhojpur district, and from Morang district.
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Meanwhile, in separate operations, guns and explosives were seized by security forces from Lapu in Gorkha district, Pani Tyanki in Bhojpur district, and from Morang district.
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February - 18 
Two Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter at Hekila in the Darchula district on February 18.
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Two Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter at Hekila in the Darchula district on February 18.
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February - 18 
In a meeting between the Sri Lankan Minister for Housing Arumugan Thondaman, and Karikalan, the deputy leader of the political wing of the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 18 at Kokkaddicholai near Batticaloa, it was decided
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In a meeting between the Sri Lankan Minister for Housing Arumugan Thondaman, and Karikalan, the deputy leader of the political wing of the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 18 at Kokkaddicholai near Batticaloa, it was decided that reconstruction and development programs would be identified and initiated in the war devastated region once a Memorandum of Understanding is signed between the government and the LTTE. This is the first reported high level contact between the government and the LTTE held inside territory controlled by the LTTE.
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February - 19 
. In another attack at Gool in Udhampur district, a security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used in the attack.
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. In another attack at Gool in Udhampur district, a security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used in the attack.
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February - 19 
A civilian was killed and 16 others injured when unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at Kishtwar in Doda district on February 19.
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A civilian was killed and 16 others injured when unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at Kishtwar in Doda district on February 19.
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February - 19 
A news report said on February 19, that there is the possibility of a serious law and order problem in Assam if the government fails to take non-Bodos into confidence over the issue of forming the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). This follows a pr
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A news report said on February 19, that there is the possibility of a serious law and order problem in Assam if the government fails to take non-Bodos into confidence over the issue of forming the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). This follows a protest rally held by non-Bodo residents of the proposed BTC areas on February 19 against the formation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). In the rally organized by the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS), a platform of eighteen non-Bodo organizations, participants resolved to launch a "do or die" agitation against the formation of the BTC. Their fear is said to be based on the perception that the Bodos, only 18 per cent in the proposed Council would rule over the non-Bodo majority. According to the report, Bodo organisations have collected ‘Bodoland tax’ from non-Bodo residents in the past and the latter fear intensification of this collection after the formation of the BTC. The Non-Bodos in the region have also alleged that Bodo organisations are planning an ethnic cleansing in the future.
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February - 19 
A third unidentified terrorist was killed in a separate encounter at Pohru in Srinagar.
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A third unidentified terrorist was killed in a separate encounter at Pohru in Srinagar.
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February - 19 
According to media reports dated February 19, the representatives of Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang NSCN(K) have resolved in the fourth meeting of the Cease-fire Supervisory Board held at Kohima recently
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According to media reports dated February 19, the representatives of Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang NSCN(K) have resolved in the fourth meeting of the Cease-fire Supervisory Board held at Kohima recently that the NSCN(K) would start shifting into the designated camps from March 15, 2002.
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February - 19 
According to media reports, a hardcore terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed in an encounter near Guwahati on February 19. The reports added that the SFs also recovered arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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According to media reports, a hardcore terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was killed in an encounter near Guwahati on February 19. The reports added that the SFs also recovered arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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February - 19 
According to the delayed reports, a joint team of the Army and the police arrested two terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on February 19 from Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur.
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According to the delayed reports, a joint team of the Army and the police arrested two terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on February 19 from Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur.
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February - 19 
Delhi Police Commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma while talking to the media on February 19 said that the Crime Branch of Delhi Police have destroyed an elaborate terrorist module, which was planning to carry out subversive activities across the country. The
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Delhi Police Commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma while talking to the media on February 19 said that the Crime Branch of Delhi Police have destroyed an elaborate terrorist module, which was planning to carry out subversive activities across the country. The inter-state cell of Crime Branch was working to expose this well-entrenched module ever since it arrested Asif Reza Khan, a member of the Aftab Ansari gang, on October 29, 2001. He was arrested from the Lodhi Gardens in New Delhi, where he was waiting to assassinate prominent personalities of the Capital. The subsequent arrest of his accomplices Anita Das and Arshad, (the latter is a resident of Multan, Pakistan), led to a series of raids. In these raids, 13 terrorists were arrested and two killed since October 2001. A large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives was also recovered. The terror module, being run at the behest of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), was spread across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Sharma said the module, which was being run by Sheikh Omar, was entrusted with the task of abducting national cricket team members Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly. As ransom, they planned to seek the release of Mohammad Amir Khan, alias Abu Aksha, a core member of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), presently lodged in Tihar jail. The Police Commissioner said that the Pakistan-based ISI backed terrorist-criminal network active in India has been using Delhi as junction to facilitate flow of finance and logistics to carry out their activities in other parts of the country.
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February - 19 
Earlier, in the same district, a civilian, described as a former activist of the ruling National Conference (NC), was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists on February 19 at Pattan.
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Earlier, in the same district, a civilian, described as a former activist of the ruling National Conference (NC), was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists on February 19 at Pattan.
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February - 19 
Earlier, on February 19, MCC Naxalites killed an engineer of a private firm, Modi Construction, Ranchi near Bhakso village, Lohardaga district.
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Earlier, on February 19, MCC Naxalites killed an engineer of a private firm, Modi Construction, Ranchi near Bhakso village, Lohardaga district.
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February - 19 
In Baramulla district, a terrorist, trapped by SFs inside a mosque at Sadnara, surrendered.
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In Baramulla district, a terrorist, trapped by SFs inside a mosque at Sadnara, surrendered.
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February - 19 
In Pulwama district, a former terrorist was attacked and killed by a suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Pampore
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In Pulwama district, a former terrorist was attacked and killed by a suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Pampore
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February - 19 
India on February 19 sought information from Pakistan on the hijack of the Indian Airlines plane IC-814 in December 1999, the October 1, 2001 terrorist attack on Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly complex and the December 13, 2001 attack on
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India on February 19 sought information from Pakistan on the hijack of the Indian Airlines plane IC-814 in December 1999, the October 1, 2001 terrorist attack on Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly complex and the December 13, 2001 attack on the Parliament House in New Delhi following the ongoing interrogation of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) leader Shiekh Omar, allegedly involved in all three terrorist incidents. The ‘request’ for co-operation was conveyed to Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner in India, Jalil Abbas Jilani. Providing this information, a Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that international law and widespread global consensus on international terrorism mandate two things. First, it entails all countries to provide assistance related to criminal investigations or proceedings related to terrorism. Secondly, it calls upon nations to obtain and share evidence that they may be in their possession. The spokesperson clarified that India was not seeking Sheikh Omar's extradition and only looking for meaningful action by Pakistan.
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February - 19 
India's Chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah held talks for three days beginning February 18 with top leaders of the Naga terrorist group, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN (I-M), in Malaysia, in a
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India's Chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah held talks for three days beginning February 18 with top leaders of the Naga terrorist group, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN (I-M), in Malaysia, in a bid to further the peace process in Nagaland, official sources said. NSCN(I-M) leaders T Muivah and Isak Swu had met with Prime Minister Vajpayee in Japan in December 2001 and had been holding parleys with Padmanabhaiah in the Netherlands. The latest round of cease-fire between the security forces and the NSCN(I-M) is due to lapse in July 2002 (this year).
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February - 19 
Meanwhile, delayed reports said that suspected ULFA terrorists killed two youths at Bistupur in Nalbari on February 19.
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Meanwhile, delayed reports said that suspected ULFA terrorists killed two youths at Bistupur in Nalbari on February 19.
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February - 19 
Meanwhile, in Kupwara, three terrorists surrendered before senior SF officers on February 19. They included a ‘battalion commander’ of the Al-Barq and ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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Meanwhile, in Kupwara, three terrorists surrendered before senior SF officers on February 19. They included a ‘battalion commander’ of the Al-Barq and ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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February - 19 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists attacked and killed the village headman of Tengabil Bnadoguri in Sonipur district on February 19. Reports also added that the police recovered one live ammunition and two empty cartrid
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists attacked and killed the village headman of Tengabil Bnadoguri in Sonipur district on February 19. Reports also added that the police recovered one live ammunition and two empty cartridges of 9 mm pistol from the spot.
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February - 19 
Three suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists are reported to have been killed in East Khasi Hills District on February 19. Reports say that the terrorists opened fire when they were intercepted by security forces. They th
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Three suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists are reported to have been killed in East Khasi Hills District on February 19. Reports say that the terrorists opened fire when they were intercepted by security forces. They then tried to escape when SF personnel retaliated. However, their vehicle overturned and caught fire. It is uncertain whether the HNLC terrorists were killed in the accident or in the retaliatory firing by security forces.
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February - 19 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter which followed after security forces (SFs) raided a hide-out at Handwara in Kupwara district on February 19
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter which followed after security forces (SFs) raided a hide-out at Handwara in Kupwara district on February 19
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February - 19 
Pakistan on February 19 rejected an Indian request to share information from an front ranking Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist arrested in connection with the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. Reacting to India's Ministry of External Affairs s
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Pakistan on February 19 rejected an Indian request to share information from an front ranking Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist arrested in connection with the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. Reacting to India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Nirupama Rao’s statement on the same day that Sheikh Omar had information on the hijacking of an Indian aircraft IC 814 in December 1999 to Kandahar, Afghanistan, as well as the terrorist attacks on the State Legislature building in Jammu and Kashmir in October 2001 and Indian Parliament on December 13, 2001, a Pakistani government official said "Why should we share information with them? We have been asking (India) to share information on so many things which they never shared. Why should we share now? Omar was in Indian custody for so many years. Why did they not interrogate him then?".
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February - 19 
Police seized 18 mortars and a large quantity of narcotics while checking a truck in the Kingri area of Loralai district in Quetta on February 19. However, no arrests have been made so far in connection with the recovery.
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Police seized 18 mortars and a large quantity of narcotics while checking a truck in the Kingri area of Loralai district in Quetta on February 19. However, no arrests have been made so far in connection with the recovery.
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February - 19 
A Defence Ministry statement on February 20 said that 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in separate operations across the country on the night of February 19. According to the statement, four Maoists were killed in Kalikot, two each in Acham, Dailekh
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A Defence Ministry statement on February 20 said that 11 Maoist insurgents were killed in separate operations across the country on the night of February 19. According to the statement, four Maoists were killed in Kalikot, two each in Acham, Dailekh and Syangjha and one in Rolpa. Weapons and explosives were seized from these encounter sites.
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February - 19 
Besides, fourteen suspected Maoists were arrested for questioning on February 19 from several parts of the country including four from the capital Kathmandu.
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Besides, fourteen suspected Maoists were arrested for questioning on February 19 from several parts of the country including four from the capital Kathmandu.
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February - 19 
In another operation at Jyamrukot in Myagdi district, security forces seized five guns and explosives
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In another operation at Jyamrukot in Myagdi district, security forces seized five guns and explosives
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February - 19 
Meanwhile, news reports on February 20, said that a police personnel was killed in a Maoist attack on an outpost at Deaupur in Parbat district, which was completely destroyed. The Maoists escaped with weapons from the outpost.
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Meanwhile, news reports on February 20, said that a police personnel was killed in a Maoist attack on an outpost at Deaupur in Parbat district, which was completely destroyed. The Maoists escaped with weapons from the outpost.
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February - 19 
Security forces also deactivated explosives planted by Maoist insurgents at Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Gorkha and Myagdi.
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Security forces also deactivated explosives planted by Maoist insurgents at Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Gorkha and Myagdi.
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February - 20 
According to media reports, India has called upon the Interpol member countries to resolve to make deportation of fugitives the rule and extradition an exception. P C Sharma, Director Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who is attending the 17th r
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According to media reports, India has called upon the Interpol member countries to resolve to make deportation of fugitives the rule and extradition an exception. P C Sharma, Director Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who is attending the 17th regional conference of the Interpol at Colombo, has urged the members of the international police community to give immediate attention to the issue of giving legal status to Interpol notices issued by the Interpol Secretariat General (IPSG), Lyon, France. Pointing out that the status of the Interpol notices differ from country to country, he said time had come for all countries to accord legal status to these notices in their respective laws.
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February - 20 
According to official sources, left-wing extremists, Naxalites attacked a polling party returning to the district headquarters near Arra hill in Naugarh area, Chandauli district, on February 20. The Presiding Officer and police personnel sustained se
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According to official sources, left-wing extremists, Naxalites attacked a polling party returning to the district headquarters near Arra hill in Naugarh area, Chandauli district, on February 20. The Presiding Officer and police personnel sustained serious injuries in the attack. Reports said the Naxalites, however, could not loot the electronic voting machine.
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February - 20 
According to the Manipur police chief A A Siddiqui, terrorists suspected to either belong to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur or the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) blew up a vehicle carrying polling officials posted at Maphou Ku
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According to the Manipur police chief A A Siddiqui, terrorists suspected to either belong to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur or the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) blew up a vehicle carrying polling officials posted at Maphou Kuki and Kamusaichang polling stations of Saikul by using Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) near Langkhong village, Senapati district.
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February - 20 
According to the media reports, an unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter by the Army on February 20 in the Dirok reserved forest area in Tinsukia. Acting on a tip-off, the Army carried out search ope
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According to the media reports, an unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter by the Army on February 20 in the Dirok reserved forest area in Tinsukia. Acting on a tip-off, the Army carried out search operations in the Lekhajan tea estate area and challenged the terrorists. Subsequently, the terrorist was killed in the retaliatory firing. However, some accomplices of the killed terrorist managed to escape. The reports also added that the Army recovered some arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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February - 20 
Also, as reported earlier, the MCC blasted a rail track near Parasnath station, Giridih district.
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Also, as reported earlier, the MCC blasted a rail track near Parasnath station, Giridih district.
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February - 20 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Hyderpora.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Hyderpora.
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February - 20 
In a separate encounter in Poonch District, two JeM terrorists including a ‘commander’ were killed at Surankote.
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In a separate encounter in Poonch District, two JeM terrorists including a ‘commander’ were killed at Surankote.
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February - 20 
In a separate incident at Maphou dam area in Thoubal district, two polling staff and a security force personal were killed and 14 others injured when suspected Naga terrorists ambushed a polling party about 25 km from Imphal.
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In a separate incident at Maphou dam area in Thoubal district, two polling staff and a security force personal were killed and 14 others injured when suspected Naga terrorists ambushed a polling party about 25 km from Imphal.
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February - 20 
In a separate incident, an engine and a bogie of the Barkakana-Mughalsarai passenger train were burnt by Naxalites at Hendegir station under Dhanbad division.
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In a separate incident, an engine and a bogie of the Barkakana-Mughalsarai passenger train were burnt by Naxalites at Hendegir station under Dhanbad division.
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February - 20 
In another incident, terrorists triggered a powerful explosive with a remote-controlled device on Airport Road in Imphal killing three civilians in a passenger vehicle and injuring four. The incident occurred moments after a vehicle carrying security
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In another incident, terrorists triggered a powerful explosive with a remote-controlled device on Airport Road in Imphal killing three civilians in a passenger vehicle and injuring four. The incident occurred moments after a vehicle carrying security personnel passed the area.
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February - 20 
In Baramulla district, suspected Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ambushed an SF convoy at Rafiabad on February 20. Unconfirmed reports said that an SF personnel too was killed in the ambush. News reports said that a student was kil
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In Baramulla district, suspected Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ambushed an SF convoy at Rafiabad on February 20. Unconfirmed reports said that an SF personnel too was killed in the ambush. News reports said that a student was killed and two others injured by SFs after the ambush. There was no official report on this incident.
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February - 20 
In Gumla, a stone crusher owner was killed.
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In Gumla, a stone crusher owner was killed.
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February - 20 
In Jamshedpur, suspected MCC Naxalites abducted an assistant station manager and his subordinate staff from the Mahadevsal station under Chakradharpur division of the South-Eastern Railway. The two railway employees were later released.
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In Jamshedpur, suspected MCC Naxalites abducted an assistant station manager and his subordinate staff from the Mahadevsal station under Chakradharpur division of the South-Eastern Railway. The two railway employees were later released.
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February - 20 
In the run-up to the second phase of polling for the State Legislative Assembly in Manipur, an estimated 11 persons, including five security personal were killed by terrorists in separate incidents on February 20. Four security personnel, including
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In the run-up to the second phase of polling for the State Legislative Assembly in Manipur, an estimated 11 persons, including five security personal were killed by terrorists in separate incidents on February 20. Four security personnel, including an army captain were killed when terrorists ambushed a security force patrol party at Yairipok area in Thoubal district.
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February - 20 
In the same district, a civilian was injured after being trapped during an encounter at Basni Khet. The terrorists involved in the encounter managed to escape without suffering any casualties.
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In the same district, a civilian was injured after being trapped during an encounter at Basni Khet. The terrorists involved in the encounter managed to escape without suffering any casualties.
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February - 20 
Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi, while speaking to the media in Ranchi, said the strike had no ‘effect’ on the State and whatever incidents happened were ‘routine’.
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi, while speaking to the media in Ranchi, said the strike had no ‘effect’ on the State and whatever incidents happened were ‘routine’.
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February - 20 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) blasted a rail track near Parasnath station, Giridih district on February 20 causing derailment of 12 compartments of the Patna Hatia express. No casualty was reported so far. With
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) blasted a rail track near Parasnath station, Giridih district on February 20 causing derailment of 12 compartments of the Patna Hatia express. No casualty was reported so far. With this incident, the 24-hour general strike called by the outfit in Bihar and Jharkhand against the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) began on a violent note. Meanwhile, security measures have been strengthened in Bihar and Jharkhand and all police stations have been put on maximum alert while patrolling has been intensified on the national and State highways in the two States to maintain law and order during the strike. The People’s War Group (PWG) has also extended support to the strike.
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February - 20 
Meanwhile, the MCC has warned prospective deserters of dire consequence if they surrender to the police in exchange for a rehabilitation package announced by the State government. A senior MCC leader told a Patna newspaper that the Maoists have been
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Meanwhile, the MCC has warned prospective deserters of dire consequence if they surrender to the police in exchange for a rehabilitation package announced by the State government. A senior MCC leader told a Patna newspaper that the Maoists have been ruthless in dealing with the deserters and any activist who felt tempted by the surrender package must be ready to face the consequences.
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February - 20 
Meanwhile, two Pakistani mercenaries were killed in an encounter at Sarmargiri in the Kupwara district on February 20. Two SF personnel were reported to be injured in the encounter.
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Meanwhile, two Pakistani mercenaries were killed in an encounter at Sarmargiri in the Kupwara district on February 20. Two SF personnel were reported to be injured in the encounter.
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February - 20 
Media reports said that a security personnel was killed and terrorists resorting to heavy firing upon the convoy from the adjoining hilltop. The terrorists are then reported to have shot and injured the Assistant Commandant leading the convoy who ref
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Media reports said that a security personnel was killed and terrorists resorting to heavy firing upon the convoy from the adjoining hilltop. The terrorists are then reported to have shot and injured the Assistant Commandant leading the convoy who refused to surrender the weapons. The terrorists escaped after a second group security force arrived amidst a heavy exchange of fire.
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February - 20 
Security forces detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by unidentified terrorists at a school building in Khet, Poonch district on February 20. The IED was defused before it could cause any damage. The school is a polling station for
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Security forces detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by unidentified terrorists at a school building in Khet, Poonch district on February 20. The IED was defused before it could cause any damage. The school is a polling station for the by-election being held on February 21for the Jammu Parliament.
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February - 20 
Separately, media reports said that security forces in Henglep subdivision of Churachandpur district killed one terrorist and injured two others in an encounter on February 20 morning, while there were reports of terrorist capture of at least 25 poll
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Separately, media reports said that security forces in Henglep subdivision of Churachandpur district killed one terrorist and injured two others in an encounter on February 20 morning, while there were reports of terrorist capture of at least 25 polling stations and abduction of presiding officers of three others.
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February - 20 
Speaking in Ranchi on February 20, Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha said that the Union government has prepared a special scheme for combating left-wing extremism, Naxalism in all the affected States, including Jharkhand. Under the scheme, the a
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Speaking in Ranchi on February 20, Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha said that the Union government has prepared a special scheme for combating left-wing extremism, Naxalism in all the affected States, including Jharkhand. Under the scheme, the affected States would get the special package as financial assistance.
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February - 20 
The 24-hour general strike in Jharkhand and Bihar called by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and supported by the People’s War Group (PWG) on February 20 witnessed widespread violence in which four persons were kil
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The 24-hour general strike in Jharkhand and Bihar called by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and supported by the People’s War Group (PWG) on February 20 witnessed widespread violence in which four persons were killed. The call was given in protest against the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) and alleged police atrocities.
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February - 20 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detained three hawala operators for questioning in Delhi on February 20. Official sources said that the detention were made following leads given by Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist att
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detained three hawala operators for questioning in Delhi on February 20. Official sources said that the detention were made following leads given by Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the January 22 terrorist attack on the American Centre in Kolkata. The arrested hawala operators were supplying money to Aquib Ali Khan in Bhopal, already under arrest, on instructions from Ansari. Ali Khan used to get consignments of weapons reportedly from Pakistan agents and arrange funds from hawala dealers. The CBI spokesman said that hawala dealers had not been put under arrest but their questioning was on to get details about other possible associates in their network.
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February - 20 
The West Bengal police, probing the Parthapratim Roy Burman abduction case, has sought the extradition of a prime suspect Amir Reza Khan from Dubai. Roy Burman was abducted in Kokata on July 25, 2001. Amir Reza Khan, brother of Asif Reza Khan who w
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The West Bengal police, probing the Parthapratim Roy Burman abduction case, has sought the extradition of a prime suspect Amir Reza Khan from Dubai. Roy Burman was abducted in Kokata on July 25, 2001. Amir Reza Khan, brother of Asif Reza Khan who was killed in an encounter with the police at Rajkot, Gujarat in December 2001, has been in Dubai for the past few months. Reports said the State police has already sounded the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which represents Interpol in the country, on the issue. Speaking to the media in Kolkata, a senior police official said, "I will only say that Amir Reza Khan forms an important angle in the case".
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February - 20 
Two suspected foreign mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in an encounter that followed after SFs raided their hideout at Hari, Poonch district.
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Two suspected foreign mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in an encounter that followed after SFs raided their hideout at Hari, Poonch district.
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February - 20 
Two truck drivers and a casual labourer were killed and six others seriously injured when approximately 200 Naxalites open indiscriminate fire on a large convoy of vehicles after blocking the Patna-Ranchi national highway (NH-33) near the Hazaribagh
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Two truck drivers and a casual labourer were killed and six others seriously injured when approximately 200 Naxalites open indiscriminate fire on a large convoy of vehicles after blocking the Patna-Ranchi national highway (NH-33) near the Hazaribagh National Park.
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February - 20 
According to a report carried by the New York Times on February 20, Pakistan government has decided to downsize its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) by approximately 40 per cent, including completely disbanding the unit dealing with Afghanistan and
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According to a report carried by the New York Times on February 20, Pakistan government has decided to downsize its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) by approximately 40 per cent, including completely disbanding the unit dealing with Afghanistan and tempering the Kashmir cell. Report said the move would result in transfer of some 4,000 ISI personnel, mostly drawn from the armed forces, back to the parent cadres. This was disclosed by senior Pakistani military and intelligence officials to a New York Times correspondent in Islamabad, said the report. However, Pakistani Foreign Office spokesman denied the report saying, "This is totally rubbish. That's all I can say. This is absolutely baseless."
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February - 20 
Another person was detained in Karachi in connection with the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. Media reports have indicated that the arrested was an employee of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and was earlier the office-bearer of a
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Another person was detained in Karachi in connection with the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. Media reports have indicated that the arrested was an employee of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and was earlier the office-bearer of a mosque in Malir Colony, where Omar Sheikh, a prime suspect in the abduction case, used to go to offer prayers.
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February - 20 
Police have questioned 10 persons on February 20 for their alleged involvement in the attempt of fixing four live rockets at the Karachi international airport on February 18. Meanwhile, the Sindh Home Secretary, Brigadier Mukhtar Sheikh, claimed that
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Police have questioned 10 persons on February 20 for their alleged involvement in the attempt of fixing four live rockets at the Karachi international airport on February 18. Meanwhile, the Sindh Home Secretary, Brigadier Mukhtar Sheikh, claimed that India's external intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), was responsible for the rocket incident. "There is a possibility of RAW's involvement in this case, but we are still in the process of investigation," Sheikh said adding "We are working on different options and this is one of them."
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February - 20 
In another incident, Maoists set ablaze a vehicle of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) at Gurgai village of Saudiyar VDC. The Maoists forced NEA staff inside the vehicle to get off before setting it on fire.
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In another incident, Maoists set ablaze a vehicle of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) at Gurgai village of Saudiyar VDC. The Maoists forced NEA staff inside the vehicle to get off before setting it on fire.
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February - 20 
On the same day, Maoists looted Rs. 200,000 from the residence of a ruling Nepali Congress politician at Uihari, Dang.
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On the same day, Maoists looted Rs. 200,000 from the residence of a ruling Nepali Congress politician at Uihari, Dang.
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February - 20 
Separately, a Defence Ministry statement on February 21, said that 49 Maoists were killed in several operations conducted by security forces across the country on February 20. The operations were carried out in the districts of Achham, Doti, Kalikot,
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Separately, a Defence Ministry statement on February 21, said that 49 Maoists were killed in several operations conducted by security forces across the country on February 20. The operations were carried out in the districts of Achham, Doti, Kalikot, Dailekh, Rolpa and Dang. Besides, 15 Maoist insurgents and 10 suspected Maoists were also arrested.
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February - 20 
Meanwhile, a youth, who claimed to have been abducted by LTTE rebels from Kumara Ela Veediya, reported to a security force post at Kiran bridge near Batticaloa. He also said that he had been severely assaulted by rebels but managed to escape from the
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Meanwhile, a youth, who claimed to have been abducted by LTTE rebels from Kumara Ela Veediya, reported to a security force post at Kiran bridge near Batticaloa. He also said that he had been severely assaulted by rebels but managed to escape from their custody.
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February - 20 
The Defence Ministry, on February 20, said that there were several instances of extortion indulged in by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Giving details, a Ministry statement said that a truck driver, abducted by LTTE rebels fro
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The Defence Ministry, on February 20, said that there were several instances of extortion indulged in by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Giving details, a Ministry statement said that a truck driver, abducted by LTTE rebels from Dehiwatte near Trincomalee on February 18, was released on February 20 after his family paid a ransom of Rs. 300,000.
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February - 21 
A local terrorist was killed, and two security force (SF) personnel injured in a bomb explosion at Bandipore in Baramulla district on February 21. SF sources said that the terrorist was earlier arrested and taken to a hide-out to effect seizures of a
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A local terrorist was killed, and two security force (SF) personnel injured in a bomb explosion at Bandipore in Baramulla district on February 21. SF sources said that the terrorist was earlier arrested and taken to a hide-out to effect seizures of arms and ammunition when the incident occurred. Locals of the area however disputed the SF version alleging that the slain terrorist was a civilian who died in custody due to intense interrogation.
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February - 21 
A news report on February 21 said that the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists have started inducting fresh cadres into their ranks in the areas along Assam–Bhutan and Assam–Meghalaya border. The report indicated that ULFA is
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A news report on February 21 said that the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists have started inducting fresh cadres into their ranks in the areas along Assam–Bhutan and Assam–Meghalaya border. The report indicated that ULFA is targeting unemployed youths in these areas for their ‘armed wing’ and also for their ‘political wing’. These recruits, reportedly, are to obtain training in different camps in Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The report, quoting an anonymous police officer, further said that the ULFA has been compelled to go for fresh recruitment drive because of the ‘major setbacks’ it has received in the counter insurgency operations by the Security Forces. The report also added that the people fear intensified extortion drive in this area, allegedly by this banned terrorist outfit, since it has been facing severe financial crunch due to the same reason.
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February - 21 
A team headed by the Police commissioner M.N. Singh is leaving for London and New York on February 21 to gather more evidence against alleged Al Qaeda terrorist Mohammed Afroze. Afroze was arrested from a hotel in Navi Mumbai on October 2, 2001. Duri
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A team headed by the Police commissioner M.N. Singh is leaving for London and New York on February 21 to gather more evidence against alleged Al Qaeda terrorist Mohammed Afroze. Afroze was arrested from a hotel in Navi Mumbai on October 2, 2001. During interrogation, he reportedly told the police that he was part of the pilots' squad which was to hijack a London-Manchester flight from Heathrow airport on September 11 and ram it into the British parliament. However, the plan was called off at the last moment, he said. Official sources said that at London and New York, the team will visit hotels and apartments where Afroze and his associates had stayed between August and September 2001. Earlier, the police team is reported to have collected a lot of evidence of his involvement in criminal activities. Besides, Australian bank officials have also reportedly provided the Mumbai police with valuable information on Afroze's financial transactions.
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February - 21 
Meanwhile local residents of Malom organised, on on February 21, a protest against the killing of three civilians in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Imphal College on February 20 carried out by suspected Revolutionary Peoples Front (R
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Meanwhile local residents of Malom organised, on on February 21, a protest against the killing of three civilians in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Imphal College on February 20 carried out by suspected Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF).
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February - 21 
Meanwhile, a delayed report said that suspected terrorists abducted a senior engineer of North-east Frontier Railway (NFR) on February 21 in Dimapur. The witnesses to the abduction, reportedly made no attempt to inform SFs about the incident. SFs sus
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Meanwhile, a delayed report said that suspected terrorists abducted a senior engineer of North-east Frontier Railway (NFR) on February 21 in Dimapur. The witnesses to the abduction, reportedly made no attempt to inform SFs about the incident. SFs suspect that the engineer was abducted for ransom.
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February - 21 
Meanwhile, in Poonch district, two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested by SFs from Mangnar Top on February 21. SF sources said that the two were responsible for the massacre of six family members on December 31, 2001. Giving details
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Meanwhile, in Poonch district, two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested by SFs from Mangnar Top on February 21. SF sources said that the two were responsible for the massacre of six family members on December 31, 2001. Giving details, sources said that the one of the arrested, Akheel Ahmed, was an over-ground operative of the outfit and several LeT ‘commanders’ used to periodically visit his house for strategy sessions. However, the residence of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member, Baldev Singh, was situated close to Akheel Ahmed’s residence. Akheel Ahmed had attempted to purchase Baldev Singh’s residence to ensure that the visits of LeT ‘commanders’ were not noticed. However, when Baldev Singh refused to sell his residence, the plot to kill him and his family members was prepared and executed. The second arrested in an associate of Akheel Ahmed.
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Meanwhile, the body of a civilian, abducted by unidentified terrorists from Lolab in Kupwara district on the night of February 21, was recovered from Gangbug in the same district on February 22.
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Meanwhile, the body of a civilian, abducted by unidentified terrorists from Lolab in Kupwara district on the night of February 21, was recovered from Gangbug in the same district on February 22.
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February - 21 
Meanwhile, the body of another civilian was recovered from Mattan in Anantnag district on February 21. The slain civilian had earlier been abducted by unidentified terrorists from Ondsoo in the same district on February 20.
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Meanwhile, the body of another civilian was recovered from Mattan in Anantnag district on February 21. The slain civilian had earlier been abducted by unidentified terrorists from Ondsoo in the same district on February 20.
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February - 21 
Meanwhile, two civilians, who were being held hostage by unidentified terrorists and forced to act as guides, were rescued by Village Defence Committee (VDC) members at Jasarkote near Katra after a brief encounter on February 21. There were no casual
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Meanwhile, two civilians, who were being held hostage by unidentified terrorists and forced to act as guides, were rescued by Village Defence Committee (VDC) members at Jasarkote near Katra after a brief encounter on February 21. There were no casualties and the terrorists managed to escape after releasing the hostages.
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February - 21 
News reports said that unidentified terrorists were reported to have fired upon 12 polling stations in the Topa area of Doda district on February 21 where by-elections to the Jammu Parliament constituency were being conducted. Polling had to be suspe
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News reports said that unidentified terrorists were reported to have fired upon 12 polling stations in the Topa area of Doda district on February 21 where by-elections to the Jammu Parliament constituency were being conducted. Polling had to be suspended as staff at the stations fled from their posts following the firing. The Chief Election Officer and a senior Jammu police official however, said that there were instances of terrorist firing on only three polling stations at Topa, Maroon and Thannna Mug. A civilian was injured in the firing.
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February - 21 
Separately, according to media reports, terrorists in the region also caused large-scale disruption of re-polling in Manipur following booth capturing in six Legislative Assembly constituencies falling under the Churachandpur district.
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Separately, according to media reports, terrorists in the region also caused large-scale disruption of re-polling in Manipur following booth capturing in six Legislative Assembly constituencies falling under the Churachandpur district.
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February - 21 
Terrorists belonging to United National Liberation Front (UNLF) killed four Assam Rifles personnel, including a Captain, and injured three others in an ambush near Yairipok Top Chingtha on February 21. The security convoy was returning from the site
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Terrorists belonging to United National Liberation Front (UNLF) killed four Assam Rifles personnel, including a Captain, and injured three others in an ambush near Yairipok Top Chingtha on February 21. The security convoy was returning from the site of the earlier terrorist in Maphou dam area on February 20 in which two polling personnel were killed when a powerful bomb exploded.
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February - 21 
Two kg of RDX and two hand grenades, part of a Pakistani consignment, which was buried near a madrassa for two years, were seized by a Delhi Police team from Palari village in Muzaffarnagar district on February 21. Police sources said that acting on
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Two kg of RDX and two hand grenades, part of a Pakistani consignment, which was buried near a madrassa for two years, were seized by a Delhi Police team from Palari village in Muzaffarnagar district on February 21. Police sources said that acting on disclosures made by a Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami (HuJI) terrorist, arrested in Delhi on February 6, the police recovered the explosives. Sources further added that one Mufti Kifaitullah, currently based in Pakistan, had given the consignment to Majid who in turn passed it on to Abdul Aziz, Maulvi of a local madrassa for safe keeping. Investigation into the alleged Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) connection in the case have begun, police sources added.
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February - 21 
According to a media report, Pakistan has prepared a extradition list of 48 terrorists involved in terrorism and various other crimes in the country. According to Interior Ministry sources, the list consisting of 48 wanted terrorists would be handed
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According to a media report, Pakistan has prepared a extradition list of 48 terrorists involved in terrorism and various other crimes in the country. According to Interior Ministry sources, the list consisting of 48 wanted terrorists would be handed over to the Indian authorities in the first week of March. Out of 48 terrorists, 38 reportedly belong to ethnic political groups, which include 32 from Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) including their chief Altaf Hussain and Imran Farooq, five from the Sindh Taraqi Pasand Party (STPP) and one from the Jiye Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM). According to the ministry sources, 31 cases have been registered against MQM – A’s Javed Langra, who is reported to train terrorists in India and then send them to Pakistan.
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February - 21 
According to media reports citing US and Pakistani officials, Daniel Pearl, the US journalist abducted in Karachi on January 23, is dead. However, the date of killing is yet to be ascertained. "We now believe, based on reports from the US State Depar
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According to media reports citing US and Pakistani officials, Daniel Pearl, the US journalist abducted in Karachi on January 23, is dead. However, the date of killing is yet to be ascertained. "We now believe, based on reports from the US State Department and police officials of Sindh, that Danny Pearl was killed by his captors," Peter Kann, publisher of Wall Street Journal, a US-based newspaper for which Pearl worked, said in a statement on February 21. Meanwhile, a US State Department press statement by Richard Boucher on the same day said "Our Embassy in Pakistan has confirmed today that they have received evidence that Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl is dead. We have informed Mr. Pearl’s family and expressed our sincere condolences. The murder of Mr. Pearl is an outrage and we condemn it. Both the United States and Pakistan are committed to identifying all the perpetrators of this crime and bringing them to justice. We will continue to work closely with Pakistani authorities, who had made every effort to locate and free Mr. Pearl." Daniel Pearl appears to be dead on a videotape reviewed by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the region, a US official said. "My understanding is that the FBI in Pakistan obtained a copy of a videotape on which it appears to be Daniel Pearl and he appears to be dead," the official added. Media reports indicated that the videotape received by the US Consulate a few days ago showed Pearl interviewing someone when an unidentified person pulled his head back from the hair and severed his head with a knife. The consulate was trying to establish veracity of the tape for the last few days. A spokesman for the Sindh Home Department said that "on Feb 21, around 11pm a video tape was received. The recorded video contained scenes showing Daniel Pearl in captivity and scenes of his murder by the kidnappers. The tape appears to be correct. Necessary instructions to the investigation teams have been issued to apprehended the remaining culprits."
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February - 21 
Pakistan has rejected the report of an US daily, New York Times, regarding the ban on two major units of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) dealing with Afghanistan and Kashmir. Replying to a question at a news briefing on February 21, Foreign Off
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Pakistan has rejected the report of an US daily, New York Times, regarding the ban on two major units of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) dealing with Afghanistan and Kashmir. Replying to a question at a news briefing on February 21, Foreign Office spokesperson, Aziz Ahmed Khan, said that such type of reports that have appeared earlier were also ultimately rejected by Pakistan. Terming the report as totally baseless, he added "I do not understand why a such false report was republished."
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February - 21 
Police on February 22 claimed they had arrested Asghar Ali, an activist of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a proscribed outfit. Police sources said Ali had provided shelter to the assailants of a police officer who was killed in Bahawalpur stadium durin
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Police on February 22 claimed they had arrested Asghar Ali, an activist of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a proscribed outfit. Police sources said Ali had provided shelter to the assailants of a police officer who was killed in Bahawalpur stadium during year 2001.
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February - 21 
Separately, in Karachi on the same day, Judicial Magistrate (South) Iram Jehangir, recorded the confessional statement of co-accused Fahad Naseem. Naseem is one of the four whose arrest has so far been brought into the notice of the court and their p
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Separately, in Karachi on the same day, Judicial Magistrate (South) Iram Jehangir, recorded the confessional statement of co-accused Fahad Naseem. Naseem is one of the four whose arrest has so far been brought into the notice of the court and their physical remand obtained for the purpose of further investigation. News sources pointed out that he reportedly told the court, in the absence of police and defence lawyer, that prime suspect Omar Sheikh had planned to abduct an "anti-Islam" Jew.
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February - 21 
The Lahore High Court, Multan Bench on February 21, ordered the release of two suspected activists of a proscribed sectarian outfit, declaring that the detention order was passed in violation of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance 1960. E
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The Lahore High Court, Multan Bench on February 21, ordered the release of two suspected activists of a proscribed sectarian outfit, declaring that the detention order was passed in violation of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance 1960. Earlier, the petitioners, Maulvi Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Syed Sibtul Hussain Sajjid had challenged their detention on the reports of intelligence agencies. The court has declared that the detention order passed on mere report of an agency was without lawful authority and jurisdiction. The court indicated that no evidence has been produced by the respondents to show that the detainees were members of the banned Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan (TJP).
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February - 21 
Besides, 27 suspected Maoist insurgents were arrested for questioning from different parts of the country. Of these, 12 were arrested from Kathmandu.
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Besides, 27 suspected Maoist insurgents were arrested for questioning from different parts of the country. Of these, 12 were arrested from Kathmandu.
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February - 21 
Earlier, on February 21, a school teacher was killed by Maoists at Angjugi in the Morang district.
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Earlier, on February 21, a school teacher was killed by Maoists at Angjugi in the Morang district.
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February - 21 
Even as Nepal’s Parliament, on February 21, approved the extension of emergency for another three months, Maoist insurgents attacked a police station at Sitalpati in Salyan district later in the day. 32 policemen were reported killed in the attack. T
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Even as Nepal’s Parliament, on February 21, approved the extension of emergency for another three months, Maoist insurgents attacked a police station at Sitalpati in Salyan district later in the day. 32 policemen were reported killed in the attack. The bodies of four Maoists were also recovered from the site. The Minister of Defence said that Maoist casualties may be more as several bodies were taken away by the attackers. Security forces used night vision helicopters for the first time to repulse the attack.
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February - 21 
In other incidents, four Maoists were killed in separate encounters at Salyan, Rukum and Kailali.
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In other incidents, four Maoists were killed in separate encounters at Salyan, Rukum and Kailali.
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February - 21 
Meanwhile, a Defence Ministry statement on February 22 said that six Maoists were killed in an encounter at a village in Sinhupalchowk on February 21.
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Meanwhile, a Defence Ministry statement on February 22 said that six Maoists were killed in an encounter at a village in Sinhupalchowk on February 21.
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February - 21 
Nepal’s Parliament approved the government motion to extend the State of Emergency in the country for another three months from February 21. While 194 members approved the motion, seven voted against it.
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Nepal’s Parliament approved the government motion to extend the State of Emergency in the country for another three months from February 21. While 194 members approved the motion, seven voted against it.
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February - 21 
Official sources added that the death toll in the Maoist attack on a police station at Sitalpati in Salyan district on February 21 has risen to 34. Earlier reports had placed the toll at 32. All those killed were police personnel. Nine other personne
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Official sources added that the death toll in the Maoist attack on a police station at Sitalpati in Salyan district on February 21 has risen to 34. Earlier reports had placed the toll at 32. All those killed were police personnel. Nine other personnel sustained injuries in the attack.
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February - 21 
According to a delayed report, police on February 21 recovered two guns, a machine gun and a huge quantity of ammunition from a house in Baparipara area, Jhenidah town.
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According to a delayed report, police on February 21 recovered two guns, a machine gun and a huge quantity of ammunition from a house in Baparipara area, Jhenidah town.
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February - 21 
A news report on February 21 said that the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are to sign an indefinite Cessation of Hostilities agreement in Vavuniya on February 22 as a prelude to peace talks expected to com
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A news report on February 21 said that the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are to sign an indefinite Cessation of Hostilities agreement in Vavuniya on February 22 as a prelude to peace talks expected to commence within the next two months. The report, citing official sources, said that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will travel to Vavuniya to sign the agreement while LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is expected to sign it on LTTE’s behalf. According to the report, the agreement is expected to be signed at a venue close to the Thandikulam check point. The agreement when signed, will formalise unilateral cease-fires declared by each side on December 25, 2001 and extended for a further one month on January 25, 2002. It would be the first between the two parties after another agreement signed in 1995 ended within 100 days. According to the report, the current cease-fire is expected to be along the same lines as that of the 1995 agreement with two differences. Firstly, the mediators in the dispute, Norway, would also monitor the agreement and the two sides would have to give a two-week notice if they are to pull out of the agreement. Another news report on February 21, however, said that the Leader of the House in Sri Lanka’s Parliament assured members that the prospective Cease-fire Agreement with the LTTE would be opened for debate in the house after it is finalised. The Minister has not been reported saying if the agreement would be signed with the LTTE before or after approval of the Parliament.
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February - 21 
In another report on February 21, official media sources said that an LTTE rebel approached a security force post at Ethawetunuwewa near Welioya on February 21 and claimed that he wanted protection since he was planning to desert the LTTE. He is also
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In another report on February 21, official media sources said that an LTTE rebel approached a security force post at Ethawetunuwewa near Welioya on February 21 and claimed that he wanted protection since he was planning to desert the LTTE. He is also reported to have surrendered some ammunition and other equipment. Meanwhile, a civilian was reported to be approached by LTTE rebels who threatened him to hand over his motorbike. The report added that security forces have recovered 815 Anti-Personnel Mines from various locations in the northern peninsula between February 15 and 21.
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February - 21 
In the same region, identity cards of three civilians were taken away by LTTE rebels on February 21. The civilians were asked to pay Rs. 1000 each for release of the cards.
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In the same region, identity cards of three civilians were taken away by LTTE rebels on February 21. The civilians were asked to pay Rs. 1000 each for release of the cards.
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February - 21 
In Vavuniya, unidentified gunmen stormed the offices of the Democratic People's Liberation Front (DPLF) and killed three members of the Front and also two civilians. However, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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In Vavuniya, unidentified gunmen stormed the offices of the Democratic People's Liberation Front (DPLF) and killed three members of the Front and also two civilians. However, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 21 
Meanwhile, skirmishes were reported on February 21 between LTTE rebels and the Sri Lankan Navy in the Mullaitivu sea. According to Defence Minister Tilak Marapone, the clashes erupted when the navy spotted seven or eight LTTE boats and challenged the
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Meanwhile, skirmishes were reported on February 21 between LTTE rebels and the Sri Lankan Navy in the Mullaitivu sea. According to Defence Minister Tilak Marapone, the clashes erupted when the navy spotted seven or eight LTTE boats and challenged them. Speaking in Parliament, the Minister said that LTTE boats attacked the navy, while troops retaliated using aircraft and helicopter gun ships. Three Naval personnel, including an officer, were killed and four others were injured. He added that an LTTE boat was destroyed and several others were damaged. There were no immediate reports of rebel casualties in the sea battle. The Minister also clarified that the LTTE's unilateral cease-fire, currently under operation, did not extend to the sea.
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February - 22 
A news report on February 22 said that terrorist groups in Manipur have been conducting a massive recruitment drive particularly among educated youth, in the past few months. These recruits are being trained in several camps along the international b
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A news report on February 22 said that terrorist groups in Manipur have been conducting a massive recruitment drive particularly among educated youth, in the past few months. These recruits are being trained in several camps along the international borders with Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan. Quoting intelligence sources the report notes that the strength of the an estimated 21 terrorist groups operating in Manipur, outnumbered the strength of security forces in the state, which stands at around sixteen thousand.
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February - 22 
According to a media report on February 22, security forces (SFs) killed two terrorists from different outfits in separate encounters in Assam. In the first encounter, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed, when SFs intercepte
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According to a media report on February 22, security forces (SFs) killed two terrorists from different outfits in separate encounters in Assam. In the first encounter, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed, when SFs intercepted their group at Dhantola in Nalbari. The report also said that a 9mm revolver was recovered from the encounter site. However, two accomplices of the killed terrorist managed to escape, the report added.
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February - 22 
Delayed reports added that two civilians were killed and two more injured when unidentified terrorists attacked them at Aragam, Baramulla on February 22.
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Delayed reports added that two civilians were killed and two more injured when unidentified terrorists attacked them at Aragam, Baramulla on February 22.
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February - 22 
In the second encounter, a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed near Diphu in Karbi Anglong. A foreign made firearm was recovered from the slain terrorist.
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In the second encounter, a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed near Diphu in Karbi Anglong. A foreign made firearm was recovered from the slain terrorist.
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February - 22 
India's special envoy K Padmanabhaiah held talks for three days beginning February 18 with top leaders of Naga terrorist group National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Malaysia in a bid to further the peace process in Nagala
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India's special envoy K Padmanabhaiah held talks for three days beginning February 18 with top leaders of Naga terrorist group National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Malaysia in a bid to further the peace process in Nagaland according to official sources. NSCN-IM leaders Th Muivah and Isak Swu had met Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee in Japan in December 2001 and had been holding talks with K Padmanabhaiah in the Netherlands. The latest round of cease-fire between the security forces and NSCN(I-M) expires in July 2002.
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February - 22 
Jharkhand police rescued from Simdega district, three senior State government officials abducted by the MCC. The three officials were abducted when they had gone to inspect a proposed tourists complex in the district. A senior police official said, "
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Jharkhand police rescued from Simdega district, three senior State government officials abducted by the MCC. The three officials were abducted when they had gone to inspect a proposed tourists complex in the district. A senior police official said, " Naxalites might have tried to abduct the officers to get their members, who have been booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) released."
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February - 22 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) abducted and later killed a truck driver in the Harhari forest area under the Simaria police station in Chatra district on February 22. According to official sources, cause of murde
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) abducted and later killed a truck driver in the Harhari forest area under the Simaria police station in Chatra district on February 22. According to official sources, cause of murder could not be ascertained.
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February - 22 
Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir speaking at at Pughoboto in Zunheboto district on February 22 announced the repeal of arrest warrants against the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issac Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership and provided them with t
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Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir speaking at at Pughoboto in Zunheboto district on February 22 announced the repeal of arrest warrants against the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issac Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership and provided them with the provision for safe passage in the State. Referring to the NSCN(IM) general secretary Th Muivah’s reservations against coming to India due to the arrest warrant against him the Chief Minister said that the decision was taken keeping the interest of the Naga people.
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February - 22 
Prime accused in Kolkata's American Centre shooting, Aftab Ansari was remanded to judicial custody on February 22 afternoon by a Judicial Magistrate in Radhanpur of Patan district in north Gujarat. Ansari was remanded to CBI custody last week.
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Prime accused in Kolkata's American Centre shooting, Aftab Ansari was remanded to judicial custody on February 22 afternoon by a Judicial Magistrate in Radhanpur of Patan district in north Gujarat. Ansari was remanded to CBI custody last week.
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February - 22 
Terrorist groups in Manipur have launched a massive recruitment drive, especially among the educated youth, in the past few months and the new recruits are being trained in several camps along the international border with Myanmar, and the Indo-Bangl
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Terrorist groups in Manipur have launched a massive recruitment drive, especially among the educated youth, in the past few months and the new recruits are being trained in several camps along the international border with Myanmar, and the Indo-Bangladesh and Bhutan borders, a media report on February 22 claimed. Quoting intelligence sources, the report noted that the cadre strength of the 21 terrorist groups operating in Manipur outnumbered that of the security forces in the State, which stands at around sixteen thousand.
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February - 22 
Two Pakistani mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in an encounter after security forces (SFs) raided their hide-out at Hardu Bani in Baramulla district on February 22. The two slain mercenaries were described by SFs as being respons
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Two Pakistani mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in an encounter after security forces (SFs) raided their hide-out at Hardu Bani in Baramulla district on February 22. The two slain mercenaries were described by SFs as being responsible for an estimated 14 killings in the area and were also close associates of the JeM’s Kashmir chief Abu Hijarat alias Gazi Baba.
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February - 22 
Unidentified terrorists ambushed a security force (SF) patrol party at Sajik Tampak in Chandel district on February 22 injuring an SF personnel. The incident occurred between Sajik Tampak and Chakpikarong, when the patrol party was returning after co
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Unidentified terrorists ambushed a security force (SF) patrol party at Sajik Tampak in Chandel district on February 22 injuring an SF personnel. The incident occurred between Sajik Tampak and Chakpikarong, when the patrol party was returning after completion of the 2nd phase of polling in the State.
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February - 22 
According to media reports, pamphlets air dropped by US planes to warn the people against giving refuge to Osama bin Laden have fallen in some of Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. The pamphlets, in Pashto and Persian Dari languages, were
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According to media reports, pamphlets air dropped by US planes to warn the people against giving refuge to Osama bin Laden have fallen in some of Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. The pamphlets, in Pashto and Persian Dari languages, were initially meant for the Afghans and were being dropped in Afghanistan in places where bin Laden was expected to seek refuge. However, the pamphlets are now reportedly being dropped in the tribal areas of Pakistan as the US authorities have suspected that bin Laden could have gone into hiding in these areas. This follows reports by sections of US media and certain experts that bin Laden may have found refuge in Pakistan's tribal areas in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).
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February - 22 
According to media reports, Sheikh Mubarik Shah Gillani, chief of Jamaat-ul-Fuqra (JF) has said that he would be suing Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar for saying that he (Gillani) had links with India. Gillani said that he had presented himself before
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According to media reports, Sheikh Mubarik Shah Gillani, chief of Jamaat-ul-Fuqra (JF) has said that he would be suing Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar for saying that he (Gillani) had links with India. Gillani said that he had presented himself before the Rawalpindi police after his name was linked to the abduction of US journalist Daniel Pearl. He also said that his "contributions to the Kashmir cause since 1947 and then to the Afghan Jihad were on record." Questioning the foreign Minister’s statement, which, according to Sattar, was made on the basis of information obtained by the police from the itemized bill of the mobile telephones, a former Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) operative Khalid Khawaja who is a close associate of Gillani, said, "how could they release Shah Sahib if he was in touch with Indian ministers and all that?" As reported earlier, Gillani, the man Pearl had sought to meet before being abducted and who was released on the intervention of the High Court, is now under investigation for his alleged links to Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorist network and for money laundering from the US into Pakistan and vice versa.
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February - 22 
Meanwhile, Gillani termed the abduction episode as "a Zionist plot to get his organization and educational institute declared as terrorist outfits and a conspiracy against the ISI." He also said, "Daniel is a secret service agent." Disassociating him
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Meanwhile, Gillani termed the abduction episode as "a Zionist plot to get his organization and educational institute declared as terrorist outfits and a conspiracy against the ISI." He also said, "Daniel is a secret service agent." Disassociating himself from the abduction, Gillani questioned, "Why did Daniel Pearl go to Bahawalpur to the house of Masood Azhar?
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February - 22 
Meanwhile, media reports indicated that a three-minute videotape, sent to the US consulate in Karachi, does not show the abductors' faces but focuses on Pearl, who is speaking. Reports said "the camera is focused on Pearl's face. Suddenly his head is
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Meanwhile, media reports indicated that a three-minute videotape, sent to the US consulate in Karachi, does not show the abductors' faces but focuses on Pearl, who is speaking. Reports said "the camera is focused on Pearl's face. Suddenly his head is chopped off… a blunt weapon was used." Investigators pointed out that although the videotape showed at least two persons taking part in the killing but more could have been involved. The video was reportedly first delivered to a Karachi-based journalist working for an US newspaper, acting as an informer for the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, a provincial government official and a police officer said.
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February - 22 
President Pervez Musharraf ordered security forces on February 22 to arrest "each and every one of the gang of terrorists" involved in the killing of US journalist Daniel Pearl. As reported earlier, a videotape received by the US Consulate in Karachi
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President Pervez Musharraf ordered security forces on February 22 to arrest "each and every one of the gang of terrorists" involved in the killing of US journalist Daniel Pearl. As reported earlier, a videotape received by the US Consulate in Karachi on February 21 contained scenes showing Pearl in captivity and also scenes of his killing by the abductors. A statement released by the President’s office said that he would "stay the course to ensure that his country and indeed this world is free of terror. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the slain journalist." Such acts of terror, according to him, "are painful experiences for the society but would not deter him, his government and the people of Pakistan from acting with all their strength against terrorists and in fighting this menace together with the international community."
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February - 22 
Separately, a man, who had allegedly handed over the videotape showing the killing of Pearl, was taken into custody in Karachi and shifted to Islamabad on February 22. Sindh police sources indicated to Dawn, a Pakistani daily, that Ahmed Jan, who wor
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Separately, a man, who had allegedly handed over the videotape showing the killing of Pearl, was taken into custody in Karachi and shifted to Islamabad on February 22. Sindh police sources indicated to Dawn, a Pakistani daily, that Ahmed Jan, who works for the marketing section of a Peshawar-based newspaper, had delivered the videotape to the US Consulate in Karachi around 10:30pm on February 21. He was taken into custody immediately and later shifted to Islamabad. During initial interrogation, sources said, it was revealed that Ahmed Jan had been offered a large amount for delivering the videotape. He reportedly disclosed names and whereabouts of the persons who had given him the tape and the police subsequently raided those places, but the names appeared to be fake.
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February - 22 
The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government on February 22 extended the detention of Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI-Fazlur faction) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for another 30 days. Authorities had arrested Fazlur Rehman in December 2001 to avoid
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The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government on February 22 extended the detention of Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI-Fazlur faction) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for another 30 days. Authorities had arrested Fazlur Rehman in December 2001 to avoid any law and order problem in the wake of campaigns by religious groups protesting against US-led attacks on Afghanistan and Pakistan’s support to the same. Initially, he was confined to his residence in Dera Ismail Khan, but later shifted to the Irrigation Rest House Chashma. An NWFP government notification said that the detention would be effective from February 25 for a period of 30 days.
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February - 22 
The President also phoned US President George W Bush to condole the death of Daniel Pearl, Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said. Haider described Pearl's killing as "a professionally-executed act of terrorism that calls for more stringent action a
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The President also phoned US President George W Bush to condole the death of Daniel Pearl, Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said. Haider described Pearl's killing as "a professionally-executed act of terrorism that calls for more stringent action against this menace." He said that the four persons, who had been identified for their involvement in the incident, were still wanted by investigating agencies. Three persons involved in the incident have already been arrested, he added. He also claimed that it was premature to say anything about India's involvement in this case. However, he added that British-born Omar Sheikh, prime accused in the case, had remained in Indian jails for five years.
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According to a Defence Ministry statement on February 23, security forces in their search-and-destroy operations against Maoist insurgents killed an estimated 40 Maoists in Achham, Dang, Doti, Salyan and Surkhet districts on February 22-23.
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According to a Defence Ministry statement on February 23, security forces in their search-and-destroy operations against Maoist insurgents killed an estimated 40 Maoists in Achham, Dang, Doti, Salyan and Surkhet districts on February 22-23.
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February - 22 
According to statement, 15 Maoists who were "involved" in the February 16 attacks against security forces in Achham district were killed on February 22.
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According to statement, 15 Maoists who were "involved" in the February 16 attacks against security forces in Achham district were killed on February 22.
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February - 22 
Five civilians, including a child, were burnt to death when Maoist insurgents threw petrol bombs inside a bus at Bhandara in the Chitwan district on February 22. Four other passengers of the bus were injured.
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Five civilians, including a child, were burnt to death when Maoist insurgents threw petrol bombs inside a bus at Bhandara in the Chitwan district on February 22. Four other passengers of the bus were injured.
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February - 22 
In another incident, a civilian was injured in a bomb blast at Chahabail in Kathmandu.
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In another incident, a civilian was injured in a bomb blast at Chahabail in Kathmandu.
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February - 22 
In Banke district, a civilian was killed by Maoists at Sonpur.
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In Banke district, a civilian was killed by Maoists at Sonpur.
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February - 22 
In the same district, two civilians were abducted from Raniyapur in a separate incident.
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In the same district, two civilians were abducted from Raniyapur in a separate incident.
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February - 22 
Meanwhile, a civilian was killed by Maoists at Krishnapur in Kanchanpur district on February 22.
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Meanwhile, a civilian was killed by Maoists at Krishnapur in Kanchanpur district on February 22.
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February - 22 
After signing the ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ on February 22, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed editors of national newspapers saying that the government has no alternative but to negotiate with the reb
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After signing the ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ on February 22, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed editors of national newspapers saying that the government has no alternative but to negotiate with the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He was answering a question on whether the LTTE could be trusted in view of the clash between its cadre and Navy personnel on February 22 in which three personnel including an officer were killed. The Prime Minister also clarified that the cease-fire agreement did not address the issue of de-proscription of the LTTE adding that this matter would emerge only later in the peace process. Commenting on the agreement, he said that it pertained exclusively to a cessation of hostilities and added that it would not endanger national security and Sri Lankan troops would continue to be on a high alert. The memorandum did not extend to the seas and the navy had every right to intercept vessels bringing in arms. It also prohibits abductions. Clarifying on the provision that armed LTTE cadres would be permitted to move into government-held areas, he said that everyone entering cleared areas would have to pass through certain checkpoints where their identity would be registered. He was clarifying concerns that the provision would eventually aid LTTE in smuggling weapons into government-held areas which could then be occupied by armed LTTE cadres. The Premier also stressed that the agreement had been reached after exhaustive consultations with the armed forces and police. Earlier, the Prime Minister visited Omanthai at the checkpoint which divides government and LTTE-controlled areas. The Prime Minister has also said that he will reveal all details of the agreement to the media at a press conference scheduled for February 24.
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February - 22 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga issued a statement, on February 22, expressing her unhappiness at the procedure adopted by the Prime Minster in concluding the ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ with the rebel Liberation T
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga issued a statement, on February 22, expressing her unhappiness at the procedure adopted by the Prime Minster in concluding the ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ with the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which was signed on February 22. The Prime Minister visited her in Colombo on February 21 after the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran had signed the MoU and informed her that he was due to sign it on February 22. She expressed "surprise and concern that she was being informed for the first time of the contents of the agreement after it was signed by the LTTE chief and just a few hours before the prime minister proposed to put his signature on it." The President’s statement added that she is of the opinion that "the procedures followed … ignoring constitutional provisions to obtain Presidential approval, as well as not informing the Cabinet, is considered improper and undemocratic". The statement added that the President was concerned about some provisions of the agreement and "A detailed response to the MOU will be released in a few days time by the office of the President, after careful study".
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February - 22 
Several countries have welcomed the concluding of the ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ between the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 22. The MoU was announced by Nor
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Several countries have welcomed the concluding of the ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ between the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 22. The MoU was announced by Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen whose country has been playing the role of a mediator between the government and the LTTE in the peace process. India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan released statements urging a negotiated settlement to Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict. A statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs said that "This MoU will provide an opportunity to both sides to move forward towards a substantive dialogue for a negotiated political settlement of the ethnic conflict in a manner which would meet the aspirations of all sections of Sri Lankan society and restore lasting peace in that country." Welcoming the MoU, a US official spokesperson said that a "political solution to this conflict in the context of an undivided Sri Lanka would be welcomed by the international community. If Sri Lankans constructively approach talks and show a willingness to compromise, we believe peace can return".
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February - 22 
The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jan Petersen, in a press conference at Oslo formally announced a ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ between the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) o
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The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jan Petersen, in a press conference at Oslo formally announced a ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ between the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 22. Norway has been playing the role of a mediator between the government and the LTTE in the peace process. The MoU formalises the unilateral cease-fires being observed by the two parties since December 24, 2001. The announcement was made after the Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jon Westborg, had obtained the signatures of the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran on February 21 and the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on February 22 at separate locations. On February 21, the Norwegian Ambassador had been flown in a government Air Force helicopter to the LTTE’s political administrative office in Kilinocchi where the LTTE chief, Velupillai Prabhakaran signed the agreement. He then returned to Vavuniya where the Prime Minister signed the Agreement on February 22. A committee comprising Scandinavian countries - Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland - as well as representatives of the government and LTTE will monitor the implementation of the agreement. During his press conference announcing the cease-fire which took effect from 00:00 hours on February 23, the Norwegian Foreign Minister said that "The overall objective of the parties (to the cease-fire) is to find a negotiated solution to the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka…Through this formalized ceasefire the parties commit themselves to putting an end to the hostilities. They commit themselves to restoring normalcy for all the inhabitants of Sri Lanka, whether they are Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims or others. And they commit themselves to accepting an international monitoring mission, led by Norway, which will conduct on site monitoring". Giving details of the agreement, the statement said that: "First, it outlines the modalities of the ceasefire, including the total cessation of all offensive military operations, the separation of forces and increased freedom of movement for unarmed troops on both sides. Second, measures to restore normalcy for all the inhabitants of Sri Lanka - Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims and others - putting an end to hostile acts against civilians, allowing the unimpeded flow of non-military goods, opening roads and railway lines and a gradual easing of fishing restrictions. Third, a small international monitoring mission, led by Norway. The mission will conduct international on-site monitoring of the fulfilment of the commitments made by the parties. Let me underline, however, that it is up to the parties to respect the agreement and to impose sanctions on those individuals on either side who act contrary to the agreement."
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February - 23 
According to official sources, State Co-operation Minister Arabinda Dhali on February 23, narrowly escaped an attempt on his life by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) in Kalimela area of Malkangiri district. The Minister
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According to official sources, State Co-operation Minister Arabinda Dhali on February 23, narrowly escaped an attempt on his life by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) in Kalimela area of Malkangiri district. The Minister was on his way to Kalimela when Naxalites, who had planted landmines under a culvert in Telrai village, triggered the blast. The Minister’s car had just crossed the culvert. Official sources said that the Naxaites also opened fire at the Minister’s vehicle but it had already gone out of range. Figuring in the hit list of the PWG, Dhali has been provided with ‘Z’ category security cover. Earlier, in December 2001, the Naxalites had blown up the Minister’s house in Malkangiri.
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February - 23 
According to the Secretary of the State Election Commission, P K Chaulia, activists of the Kui Labanga Samaj, an outfit backed by the Naxalites, threatened polling personnel at a booth at Bechudi village under Gudari block and three booths under Chan
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According to the Secretary of the State Election Commission, P K Chaulia, activists of the Kui Labanga Samaj, an outfit backed by the Naxalites, threatened polling personnel at a booth at Bechudi village under Gudari block and three booths under Chandrapur block, Rayagada district.
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February - 23 
An official release on February 23 said that the Assam cabinet sub-committee on the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) would discuss the issue with representatives of non-Bodo organisations on February 24. Health minister Bhumidhar Barman, c
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An official release on February 23 said that the Assam cabinet sub-committee on the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) would discuss the issue with representatives of non-Bodo organisations on February 24. Health minister Bhumidhar Barman, chairman of the sub-committee, would have deliberation on the boundary issue of the BTC and other affairs with the non-Bodo organisations.
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February - 23 
Governor C Rangarajan and as well as legal luminaries and others with experience in fighting terrorist groups in different parts of the country have given a green signal to the government’s plans to talk with the left-wing extremist Naxalite group, t
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Governor C Rangarajan and as well as legal luminaries and others with experience in fighting terrorist groups in different parts of the country have given a green signal to the government’s plans to talk with the left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG). As part of the process of consultations, Home Minister T Devender Goud has been meeting prominent people to seek their opinion on the issue; he had met with the Governor on February 23. According to media reports, the Governor reportedly said the government should be undeterred by the initial failure and setbacks. He also reportedly asked the government to develop backward areas and advised the administration to be careful while dealing with the Naxalites. The Home Minister also had elaborate discussions with S R Shankaran, chairman of Committee for Concerned Citizens (CCC).
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February - 23 
In separate incidents, suspected PWG Naxalites of the PWG disrupted polling for the Panchayat (local body) election in Mayurbhanj and Rayagada districts on February 23. Reports said that Naxalites, armed with pistols and sharp weapons, attacked three
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In separate incidents, suspected PWG Naxalites of the PWG disrupted polling for the Panchayat (local body) election in Mayurbhanj and Rayagada districts on February 23. Reports said that Naxalites, armed with pistols and sharp weapons, attacked three booths at Kalapani, Naharada and Bambada villages under Jamda block in Mayurbhanj district. They forcibly stamped some ballot papers and took away some more, forcing polling to be suspended. When the presiding officer at Kalapani booth resisted the Naxalites, he was assaulted and injured. The Naxalites also visited two booths at Digha and Mahisakud villages under the same block and threatened the villagers with dire consequences if they voted. The villagers did not turn up at the booths subsequently.
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February - 23 
Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, in an interview to a news agency, said that the Union government has drawn up plans to develop tribal areas whose socio-economic backwardness has been exploited by the Naxalites to gain popularity. He said the Union
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Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, in an interview to a news agency, said that the Union government has drawn up plans to develop tribal areas whose socio-economic backwardness has been exploited by the Naxalites to gain popularity. He said the Union government has allotted Rs. four billion for development and welfare works in the tribal areas of Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. The money will be used for the construction of roads, buildings, solar electrification, construction of schools and hostels for tribal boys and girls, he said.
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February - 23 
According to delayed reports, Federal Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said on February 23, in Islamabad, the videotape showing some unidentified assailants killing abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl is genuine. According to him, "The tape was giv
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According to delayed reports, Federal Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said on February 23, in Islamabad, the videotape showing some unidentified assailants killing abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl is genuine. According to him, "The tape was given by three persons to a Karachi based journalist which was later delivered to the US Consulate General. It is unanimous opinion that the tape is genuine". Commenting on any plausible Indian involvement, he said it would be premature to say something on this as the prime suspect Omar Sheikh had remained in an Indian jail for five years. He also added that Pearl's killing was a conspiracy to affect Pakistan-US relationship.
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February - 23 
Pakistan decided on February 23 not to publicly release the videotape of the killing of abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl as it was too gruesome. Media reports quoting official sources said that the administration had discussed releasing the tape b
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Pakistan decided on February 23 not to publicly release the videotape of the killing of abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl as it was too gruesome. Media reports quoting official sources said that the administration had discussed releasing the tape but "finally it was decided that even foreign television channels would not be able to show such gruesome scenes."
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February - 23 
Pakistan stepped up security at all US diplomatic missions and business establishments while indicating that it could not rule out attacks against American interests following the videotaped killing of Daniel Pearl, reports said. An Interior Ministry
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Pakistan stepped up security at all US diplomatic missions and business establishments while indicating that it could not rule out attacks against American interests following the videotaped killing of Daniel Pearl, reports said. An Interior Ministry official said that missions and US firms doing business in Pakistan also should review their own security arrangements and take greater precautions. Police sources have also indicated that they may never find the body of Daniel Pearl. Separately, reports pointed out that Daniel Pearl's phone was used to threaten three senior officials investigating the case.
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February - 23 
A Maoist training camp at Chhapra in Kalikot district was raided and destroyed.
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A Maoist training camp at Chhapra in Kalikot district was raided and destroyed.
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February - 23 
According to media reports Nepal government suspects the involvement of Indian left-wing extremist, Naxalite groups, particularly the People’s War Group (PWG), in recent Maoist attacks on Nepal’s security establishments. A senior Nepalese government
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According to media reports Nepal government suspects the involvement of Indian left-wing extremist, Naxalite groups, particularly the People’s War Group (PWG), in recent Maoist attacks on Nepal’s security establishments. A senior Nepalese government official was quoted as saying, "We are verifying reports about the presence of non-Nepalese during the February 16 Maoist raids in Achham district. This has again made us look into the Maoist links with Indian radicals more thoroughly." The official said, "There were 10 people who were tall and dark and did not speak Nepali or any dialect spoken in western Nepal….It is this group who especially handled sophisticated weapons and kept on firing at Army helicopters carrying reinforcements"
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February - 23 
Another three Maoists were killed at Guthau in Surkhet.
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Another three Maoists were killed at Guthau in Surkhet.
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February - 23 
Besides, four persons were injured on February 23 when the insurgents hurled a bomb at a police van near Malekhu, reports said.
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Besides, four persons were injured on February 23 when the insurgents hurled a bomb at a police van near Malekhu, reports said.
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February - 23 
Earlier, on February 23, five Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with the Army in Banke and Kalikot districts, the Defence Ministry said on February 24. Some guns, explosives and documents were recovered from the slain insurgents.
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Earlier, on February 23, five Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with the Army in Banke and Kalikot districts, the Defence Ministry said on February 24. Some guns, explosives and documents were recovered from the slain insurgents.
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February - 23 
In another operation at Dugdhalagna, a village bordering Kalikot and Achham districts, security forces killed 13 Maoists who were attempting to put blockades along a busy trail.
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In another operation at Dugdhalagna, a village bordering Kalikot and Achham districts, security forces killed 13 Maoists who were attempting to put blockades along a busy trail.
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February - 23 
In Dang district, four Maoists were killed at Alleri while three were killed at Sitalpati in Salyan, and two at Gopghat in Doti, all on February 23.
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In Dang district, four Maoists were killed at Alleri while three were killed at Sitalpati in Salyan, and two at Gopghat in Doti, all on February 23.
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February - 23 
Separate reports also said that two civilians were killed by Maoists on the same day.
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Separate reports also said that two civilians were killed by Maoists on the same day.
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February - 23 
The Defence Ministry said on February 25 that, in the biggest military operation till date, the Army on February 23 killed at least 67 Maoist insurgents at various places in Kalikot district after they had fled Mangalsen 600km southwest of the capita
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The Defence Ministry said on February 25 that, in the biggest military operation till date, the Army on February 23 killed at least 67 Maoist insurgents at various places in Kalikot district after they had fled Mangalsen 600km southwest of the capital Kathmandu on February 13 following their eliminating a platoon of 55 soldiers.
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February - 24 
A news report on 24 February said, a meeting called by the Assam government in Guwahati to discuss the issue of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) with the representatives of non Bodo organisations remained inconclusive. Assam government representati
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A news report on 24 February said, a meeting called by the Assam government in Guwahati to discuss the issue of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) with the representatives of non Bodo organisations remained inconclusive. Assam government representative Bhumidhar Burman and vice president Brajan Mahanta of the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Mancha (SJM), a co-ordinating body of non Bodo organisations, failed to reach an agreement over the rights of non Bodos and the areas to be included in the BTC. As the reports have indicated earlier, non Bodos have shown dissatisfaction over the provisions of the BTC and the manner in which the agreement was reached between the Assam government and representatives of Bodo organisations. It was the threat of the non Bodo organisations to launch a State-wide protest, including interruption of rail and road traffic, that made it necessary for the government to call this meeting. The report has also said that non Bodo organisations have deferred their protest till 1 March to wait for a satisfactory response from the government. Some other organisations including the All Asom Students Union (AASU) and the Adivasi Council of Assam reportedly abstained from the meeting.
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February - 24 
According to a media report of February 25, two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), were blinded by the Village Protection Group (VPG) at Bisrampur, Palamu district on February 22 night. Reports said VPG members picked up
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According to a media report of February 25, two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), were blinded by the Village Protection Group (VPG) at Bisrampur, Palamu district on February 22 night. Reports said VPG members picked up the two Naxalites from a high-school building. They were taken to the village and blinded with hot iron rods.
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February - 24 
According to media reports, the Army reportedly killed four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists in an encounter on 24 February at Boragaon in Tinsukia district. Reports further said that the Army conducted a raid on the village on recei
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According to media reports, the Army reportedly killed four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists in an encounter on 24 February at Boragaon in Tinsukia district. Reports further said that the Army conducted a raid on the village on receiving information that the terrorists were hiding there. Reportedly, all the four terrorists were killed in retaliatory firing by the Army. A large quantity of arms, ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 24 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites belonging to the Peddapalli Local Guerrilla Squad of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a police station which is under construction at Potkapalli village, Karimnagar district, on February 24. Official sources said a
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites belonging to the Peddapalli Local Guerrilla Squad of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a police station which is under construction at Potkapalli village, Karimnagar district, on February 24. Official sources said armed Naxalites attacked the police station and fixed mines and blasted the building.
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February - 24 
Meanwhile, a fire-fighter, injured after being trapped during an encounter at Srinagar on February 23, succumbed to his injuries on February 24.
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Meanwhile, a fire-fighter, injured after being trapped during an encounter at Srinagar on February 23, succumbed to his injuries on February 24.
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February - 24 
Meanwhile, a large gathering of non-Bodos, estimated by news reports at 20,000, participated in a protest rally at Jalah against the formation of the BTC. Organised by the Jalah anchalik samiti, several speakers at the rally called upon non-Bodo peop
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Meanwhile, a large gathering of non-Bodos, estimated by news reports at 20,000, participated in a protest rally at Jalah against the formation of the BTC. Organised by the Jalah anchalik samiti, several speakers at the rally called upon non-Bodo people to take part in the ensuing agitation programme to safeguard their political, economical and social security in the State. Addressing the rally, Brajen Mahanta, an office-bearer of the Sanmilita Jonagosthiya Sangram Samity, a conglomeration of 18 non-Bodo organisations, said that it will be a one-sided decision to create the BTC. He added that in the proposed BTC areas only 18 per cent of the population would comprise Bodos and they would have powers over the remaining 82 per cent. Only two blocks – Chidlisila and Kachugaon – under the proposed eight districts have Bodo majority, he said. He appealed to the participants that there is no alternative for them than to compel the government with strong protests to block the creation of the BTC. He also announced an agitation programme including a 37-hour-long rail and road blockade from 5 pm of February 24 and a protest rally at Assembly House and a ‘gherao’ programme during the forthcoming Budget session, until the government annuls its decision to create the BTC.
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February - 24 
Meanwhile, another report indicated that the All Koch-Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRU) has resumed its demand for a separate 'Kamatapur' State in the areas dominated by Bodos and north of the Brahmaputra. The report also said the demand includes the
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Meanwhile, another report indicated that the All Koch-Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRU) has resumed its demand for a separate 'Kamatapur' State in the areas dominated by Bodos and north of the Brahmaputra. The report also said the demand includes the creation of a new state encompassing the entire northern bank districts of Assam and northern districts of West Bengal. The demand has reportedly been renewed in the wake of the government’s decision to create the BTC.
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February - 24 
Meanwhile, another report said suspected Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) terrorists killed a businessman and seriously injured his father at Basugaon in Kokarajhar. The terrorists managed to escape after the incident, reports added.
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Meanwhile, another report said suspected Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) terrorists killed a businessman and seriously injured his father at Basugaon in Kokarajhar. The terrorists managed to escape after the incident, reports added.
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February - 24 
Separately, it has been reported that extortion by terrorists from transport operators has been on the rise in recent weeks in Assam. Reports indicate that terrorists from different underground outfits have been imposing ‘taxes’ of various kinds in t
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Separately, it has been reported that extortion by terrorists from transport operators has been on the rise in recent weeks in Assam. Reports indicate that terrorists from different underground outfits have been imposing ‘taxes’ of various kinds in their respective areas of operation. Official sources added that this was one of the reasons for the high transportation cost in the area. The trucks in the area also carry, allegedly, smuggled goods from Myanmar, reports further added.
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February - 24 
Meanwhile, reports pointed that investigators have widened their search for Pearl’s killers to the border with Afghanistan. Suspected abductor Amjad Hussain Farooqi is reported to have visited Toba Tek Singh district in Pakistan's Punjab province, ab
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Meanwhile, reports pointed that investigators have widened their search for Pearl’s killers to the border with Afghanistan. Suspected abductor Amjad Hussain Farooqi is reported to have visited Toba Tek Singh district in Pakistan's Punjab province, about 350 km south of Islamabad, along with an Arab and Omar Sheikh. Police sources added that leads increasingly pointed to the Pakistani frontier town of Peshawar and the Baluchistan province bordering Afghanistan as possible hideouts for members of the Islamist outfit suspected of abducting and killing Pearl.
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February - 24 
Media reports quoting official sources in Karachi indicated on February 24 that police would pursue murder charges against the confessed mastermind of US journalist Daniel Pearl's abduction. "Police will submit the interim charge sheet of the kidnapp
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Media reports quoting official sources in Karachi indicated on February 24 that police would pursue murder charges against the confessed mastermind of US journalist Daniel Pearl's abduction. "Police will submit the interim charge sheet of the kidnapping and murder of Daniel Pearl on Monday in the court," police investigator Manzoor Mughal said.
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February - 24 
Media reports from Nepal said seven policemen, including an officer, were injured in an ambush laid by Maoist insurgents on the Prithvi Highway between the capital Kathmamdu and Pokhara on February 24.
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Media reports from Nepal said seven policemen, including an officer, were injured in an ambush laid by Maoist insurgents on the Prithvi Highway between the capital Kathmamdu and Pokhara on February 24.
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February - 24 
Other reports said, U.S. Ambassador Michael Malinowski inspected districts targeted by the insurgents and acquired first hand information, ahead of the visit by a US military delegation to assess Nepal's security needs to put down the insurgency.
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Other reports said, U.S. Ambassador Michael Malinowski inspected districts targeted by the insurgents and acquired first hand information, ahead of the visit by a US military delegation to assess Nepal's security needs to put down the insurgency.
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The state-owned Radio Nepal, meanwhile, said eight Maoist insurgents, including an unspecified number of women, were killed in two separate encounters on February 24 and 25–– four in Tanahu and four more in Kanchanpur district.
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The state-owned Radio Nepal, meanwhile, said eight Maoist insurgents, including an unspecified number of women, were killed in two separate encounters on February 24 and 25–– four in Tanahu and four more in Kanchanpur district.
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February - 24 
Two more were injured in another attack at Chainpur in Sankhuwasabha also on the same day.
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Two more were injured in another attack at Chainpur in Sankhuwasabha also on the same day.
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February - 24 
Addressing the media in Colombo, on February 24, at a press conference called to explain the cease-fire agreement between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) rebels, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe said there was no ques
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Addressing the media in Colombo, on February 24, at a press conference called to explain the cease-fire agreement between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) rebels, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe said there was no question of repealing the Prevention of Terrorism (PTA) Act. He, however, added that it was not correct to place too many conditions, restrictions and prohibitions on the LTTE, which he opined "would prevent them (LTTE) from coming to the negotiating table. Once they come to the table we must discuss what they want," the Prime Minister said. He also said that a decision on lifting the ban on the LTTE will be taken only at a later date. He said there was every necessity for bridging the differences in the type of devolution that the LTTE is aspiring for and the position of the main political parties, among which there already exists a broad consensus. He said "there cannot be any constitutional arrangements that would lead to the separation of the country. There cannot be different armed groups operating. We want one Sri Lanka. We want all to be Sri Lankan citizens. This concept should be first accepted. Thereafter we must work for best solution."
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February - 24 
In a separate development, the Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP), on February 24, urged Kumaratunga and leaders of other political parties to desist from making any moves that would derail the fledgling peace process. "The ceasefire agreement that came
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In a separate development, the Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP), on February 24, urged Kumaratunga and leaders of other political parties to desist from making any moves that would derail the fledgling peace process. "The ceasefire agreement that came into force with the signing of MoU … was the best of its kind so far. The President of the country and other political parties should not engage in any acts which could instill fear among the general public," LSS p leader Weerakone said in a statement.
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February - 24 
Media reports from Sri Lanka, quoting unidentified sources in the Prime Minister’s office said, on February 24, Parliament will be reconvened "as early as possible to debate" the cease-fire signed between the government and the Liberation Tigers of T
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Media reports from Sri Lanka, quoting unidentified sources in the Prime Minister’s office said, on February 24, Parliament will be reconvened "as early as possible to debate" the cease-fire signed between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) rebels. 40 Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the Marxist Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Opposition People's Alliance (PA) have already submitted a memorandum calling for reconvening Parliament to discuss the cease-fire agreement. Reports indicate that the debate could be held on March 5. Other reports from the Presidential Secretariat said, "President Chandrika Kumaratunga did not attend the two cabinet meetings held (on) Wednesday and Thursday (January 20 and 21) to discuss the cease-fire agreement between the UNF (United National Front) government and (the) LTTE, as she had not been notified in advance."
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February - 25 
A terrorist of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) NSCN (K) was shot dead in an encounter with the Army at No. 2 Wagangaon, under Bordoomsa police station limits, in Arunachal Pradesh, on February 25 morning. An AK-56 rifle, three m
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A terrorist of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) NSCN (K) was shot dead in an encounter with the Army at No. 2 Wagangaon, under Bordoomsa police station limits, in Arunachal Pradesh, on February 25 morning. An AK-56 rifle, three magazines and 70 live cartridges were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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February - 25 
According to a news report, the Security Forces (SFs) arrested six United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) conduits on 25 February at Milanpur in Guwahati. The report also indicated that the arrested men were allegedly working as middlemen for the pr
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According to a news report, the Security Forces (SFs) arrested six United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) conduits on 25 February at Milanpur in Guwahati. The report also indicated that the arrested men were allegedly working as middlemen for the proscribed terrorist outfit.
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February - 25 
According to media reports, Aftab Ansari, the prime accused in the January 22-terrorist attack on the American Centre in Kolkata confessed to the police that he was trained in terrorist and subversive activities in Pakistan. He also reportedly had cl
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According to media reports, Aftab Ansari, the prime accused in the January 22-terrorist attack on the American Centre in Kolkata confessed to the police that he was trained in terrorist and subversive activities in Pakistan. He also reportedly had close links with heads of some terrorist outfits. Further, he reportedly said that he received terrorist training along with Faud Ulla, a leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in Bahabulpur area near Rawalpindi. He visited the camp in the deserts on many occasions.
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February - 25 
According to the news reports of February 25, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists are using the areas of Arunachal Pradesh on the common border with Assam as their hideouts. Chang
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According to the news reports of February 25, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists are using the areas of Arunachal Pradesh on the common border with Assam as their hideouts. Changlang and Lohit districts of Arunachal have reportedly become a safe heaven for these terrorists. The terrorists holed up in these areas find it easier to operate in the districts of upper Assam added the reports. These areas are used by these terrorists, allegedly, to facilitate the functioning of inter-terrorist organisation network, as National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isac- Muviah (NSCN-IM) terrorists are also believed to be operating from these areas. The latter are also believed to have sent requests to terrorist outfits like NDFB ‘to work in collaboration’ with them, the reports also said. The reports further said that the Security Forces (SFs) are trying to gather information as regards the activities of terrorist in these areas and the effort on their part is also to seek co-operation from their counterparts camping in the neighbouring States. However, lack of manpower and modern weapons are a hindrance when it comes to carrying out counter insurgency measures effectively, added the report. There is a perception that if such happenings are not curbed effectively, then it might pose a ‘serious challenge‘ to the security of Assam.
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February - 25 
Addressing the joint session of Parliament on February 25, President K R Narayanan said in New Delhi that India was prepared for resumption of bilateral dialogue only if Pakistan stopped training and financing terrorists. He said, "India is prepared
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Addressing the joint session of Parliament on February 25, President K R Narayanan said in New Delhi that India was prepared for resumption of bilateral dialogue only if Pakistan stopped training and financing terrorists. He said, "India is prepared to resume the dialogue process with Pakistan, provided Islamabad satisfies us that it has indeed taken effective steps to end the training, equipping and financing of the terrorists and stop their infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of India". Describing the December 13-terrorist attack on Parliament as unprecedented, the President said this was the nadir of a long list of reprehensible acts in a 20-year-old campaign of cross-border terrorism in India. The President said, "It is now established that these terror outfits are closely aligned through ideology, inspiration, resources and logistics to those who carried out the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001." Ruling out de-escalation at the border, he said, "The necessary level of military strength and military preparedness will be maintained to deter any aggression".
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February - 25 
An activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) was killed by unidentified terrorists in Srinagar on the night of February 25.
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An activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) was killed by unidentified terrorists in Srinagar on the night of February 25.
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February - 25 
In another incident a large cache of guns, ammunition, explosives and communication equipment was seized after a raid on a terrorist hide-out in the Kuta forests of Baramulla district.
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In another incident a large cache of guns, ammunition, explosives and communication equipment was seized after a raid on a terrorist hide-out in the Kuta forests of Baramulla district.
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February - 25 
Meanwhile, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen(HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Bandipora in Baramulla district.
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Meanwhile, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen(HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Bandipora in Baramulla district.
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February - 25 
Sources in the Jharkhand government blamed the Sunlight Sena (a private army of the landlords) for allegedly blinding two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), at Bisrampur, Palamu district, on February 22. Earlier, it was
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Sources in the Jharkhand government blamed the Sunlight Sena (a private army of the landlords) for allegedly blinding two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG), at Bisrampur, Palamu district, on February 22. Earlier, it was reported that members of the Village Protection Group (VPG) blinded the Naxalites. The Palamu district police chief said five activists of the Sunlight Sena are wanted in the case. They are believed to have also been involved in a dozen cases of murder, extortion and looting, he added.
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February - 25 
The final statement of the seven Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) terrorists who had reportedly abducted four foreigners from Delhi in 1994 was recorded by a city court on February 25.
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The final statement of the seven Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) terrorists who had reportedly abducted four foreigners from Delhi in 1994 was recorded by a city court on February 25.
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February - 25 
The State Police arrested a government employee under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) from Ningani village, Lohardaga district, on February 25. He was arrested for alleged links with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communis
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The State Police arrested a government employee under the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO) from Ningani village, Lohardaga district, on February 25. He was arrested for alleged links with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). The outfit is proscribed under the POTO.
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February - 25 
The Union government on February 25 tabled in the Lok Sabha the Prevention of Terrorism (Second) Ordinance (POTO), which was promulgated in December 2001. The government had failed to introduce the first POTO bill in the Lok Sabha during the last ses
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The Union government on February 25 tabled in the Lok Sabha the Prevention of Terrorism (Second) Ordinance (POTO), which was promulgated in December 2001. The government had failed to introduce the first POTO bill in the Lok Sabha during the last session following strong protests from opposition parties.
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February - 25 
Unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Mathihandu in Anantnag district on February 25.
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Unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Mathihandu in Anantnag district on February 25.
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February - 25 
According to media reports the Interior Ministry has directed all four provincial Home Secretaries to ban the publication of magazines being issued by religious and terrorist groups under Section 11-B of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The Ministry
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According to media reports the Interior Ministry has directed all four provincial Home Secretaries to ban the publication of magazines being issued by religious and terrorist groups under Section 11-B of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The Ministry has also directed the Home Secretaries to seal offices of these magazines, freeze their assets and also confiscate their literature, paper and other material. The magazines being closed on the directive of the Interior Ministry include the biweekly Jaish-e-Mohammad and Binaat-e-Ayesha of the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Zarb-e-Momin, Al Dawah, monthly Al Badar, biweekly Jehad-e-Kashmir, Shuhda-e-Kashmir, monthly Al Khalid, Al Irshad, Voice of Islam, weekly Jehad Times, Shahadat, Shuhda-i-Mujahid, Al Masood, Mahaz-i-Kashmir, weekly Asia, Baidar, monthly Kashmir Action, Jamiat-ul-Jehad and weekly Dawat.
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February - 25 
An alleged terrorist, Ghulam Sarwar alias Babay, is reported to have committed suicide in the custody of the Anti-Terrorists Force (ATF) police station in Quetta, on February 25. A police press statement said the accused was involved in various terro
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An alleged terrorist, Ghulam Sarwar alias Babay, is reported to have committed suicide in the custody of the Anti-Terrorists Force (ATF) police station in Quetta, on February 25. A police press statement said the accused was involved in various terrorist acts, including in an attack on a senior journalist, murder of Justice Muhammad Nawaz Marri and rocket attacks in Quetta.
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February - 25 
An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi, on February 25, while extending the police detention of three key suspects in the abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl for 14 days, also ordered the police not to coerce them in an attempt to extract co
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An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi, on February 25, while extending the police detention of three key suspects in the abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl for 14 days, also ordered the police not to coerce them in an attempt to extract confessions. The three suspects, including Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Omar Sheikh, have reportedly complained that they were being pressured to admit to the crime. Meanwhile, the police have launched a country-wide search for seven persons suspected of carrying out the killing. They included an Arab man with possible links to Osama bin Laden. Police sources have indicated that there was enough evidence that certain foreign nationals probably connected to the Al Qaeda terrorist network of bin Laden were part of the abductors' gang or at least were involved in its planning.
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February - 25 
Separately, media reports claimed that Pearl was most probably dead when his abductors sent their second e-mail to international media, setting a deadline of 24 hours for the US authorities to meet their demands on January 30. "There is almost a cons
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Separately, media reports claimed that Pearl was most probably dead when his abductors sent their second e-mail to international media, setting a deadline of 24 hours for the US authorities to meet their demands on January 30. "There is almost a consensus among the Pakistani and US investigators that Danny was dead when his captors severed his head from the body," said a source that had monitored the Pearl murder video, reaching the US and Pakistani investigators after unidentified persons released it for commercial purpose on February 18 in Peshawar.
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February - 25 
The United States has called on Pakistan to extradite Omar Sheikh, who reportedly confessed to masterminding the abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl, the White House said on February 25. White House spokesperson Ari Fleischer, while indi
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The United States has called on Pakistan to extradite Omar Sheikh, who reportedly confessed to masterminding the abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl, the White House said on February 25. White House spokesperson Ari Fleischer, while indicating that the US hopes to bring Omar and those responsible for killing Pearl to justice, added that Pakistan is a sovereign nation that continues to follow its own judicial system. Meanwhile, US ambassador to Pakistan Wendy Chamberlin said on the same day that the US had, since late-November 2001, been seeking the extradition of Omar Sheikh for an earlier abduction. "Sheikh Omar is a nasty character. He's been involved in kidnappings and crimes against American citizens for many years. He's someone that we've had our eye on for many years and ... this has been an ongoing effort," said Chamberlin. She said she was likely to bring up the topic at a meeting with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on February 25, today, although Pakistan lacks an extradition treaty with the USA.
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February - 25 
White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said, on February 25, the US would "very much like to get our hands on Omar Sheikh and the others." US President George Bush said "Yes, we're always interested in dealing with people who have harmed American
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White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said, on February 25, the US would "very much like to get our hands on Omar Sheikh and the others." US President George Bush said "Yes, we're always interested in dealing with people who have harmed American citizens."
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February - 25 
Further, the Defence Ministry announced that 11 more fleeing Maoist insurgents were killed on February 25 night at a pass in Acham, 600km west of the capital Kathmandu. The slain insurgents are believed to be part of the group that overran an Army ba
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Further, the Defence Ministry announced that 11 more fleeing Maoist insurgents were killed on February 25 night at a pass in Acham, 600km west of the capital Kathmandu. The slain insurgents are believed to be part of the group that overran an Army barrack at Mangalsen district headquarters and wiped out a platoon of 55 soldiers earlier in February 20002.
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February - 25 
Nepal’s state-owned radio said two area commanders of the Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the Army in Lekhgaon, Surkhet district, on February 25 night.
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Nepal’s state-owned radio said two area commanders of the Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the Army in Lekhgaon, Surkhet district, on February 25 night.
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February - 25 
Reports also said more than 100 insurgents were killed in search and destroy operations by the Army in Surkhet and Kalikot district since February 22.
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Reports also said more than 100 insurgents were killed in search and destroy operations by the Army in Surkhet and Kalikot district since February 22.
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February - 25 
The Nepal Cabinet on February 25 decided to set-up a Prime Minister's Relief Fund in aid of victims of violence by Maoist insurgents, media reports said. The government will contribute NR10 million as seed money and has asked individuals and organiza
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The Nepal Cabinet on February 25 decided to set-up a Prime Minister's Relief Fund in aid of victims of violence by Maoist insurgents, media reports said. The government will contribute NR10 million as seed money and has asked individuals and organizations to donate generously to the fund. Besides, the Council of Ministers announced that members would contribute one month's salary to the fund.
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February - 25 
The 23-3 Brigade Headquarters of the Sri Lankan Army has asked Tamil paramilitary groups operating in Batticaloa district to lay down arms or join the Army as regular soldiers, Tamil news sources said on February 26. Local leaders of the Eelam People
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The 23-3 Brigade Headquarters of the Sri Lankan Army has asked Tamil paramilitary groups operating in Batticaloa district to lay down arms or join the Army as regular soldiers, Tamil news sources said on February 26. Local leaders of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) and the Varadaraja Perumal faction of the Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) were called to the Brigade Headquarters and asked to surrender arms or join the Army and serve outside the North East region. Reports claimed that the directive was based on an understanding between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in accordance with the terms of the permanent cease-fire agreement reached between the two.
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February - 26 
A high level British expert on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) is expected to visit India soon to train the Indian armed forces and para military forces on detecting and defusing these devices. The visit of the expert was announced on February 26
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A high level British expert on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) is expected to visit India soon to train the Indian armed forces and para military forces on detecting and defusing these devices. The visit of the expert was announced on February 26 by Sir Kevin Tebbit, the visiting British Under Secretary of State for Defence at the conclusion of the sixth meeting of the Indo-British Defence Consultative Group in Delhi. The visit is significant in view of a large number of casualties being suffered by the security forces because of these devices in Jammu and Kashmir. British forces, with their long experience in combating the Irish Republican Army (IRA) forces in Northern Ireland, have developed new methods and equipment for detecting and defusing IEDs.
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February - 26 
At Lar, a terrorist hide-out was raided and some explosives were seized by the security forces, who also arrested two terrorists from Chaak-i-Reshipora, Baramulla and Sogam in Kupwara district in other operations.
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At Lar, a terrorist hide-out was raided and some explosives were seized by the security forces, who also arrested two terrorists from Chaak-i-Reshipora, Baramulla and Sogam in Kupwara district in other operations.
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February - 26 
Earlier, on the night of February 26, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Moila, Udhampur.
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Earlier, on the night of February 26, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Moila, Udhampur.
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February - 26 
The Delhi government on February 26 withdrew three cases under the now-scrapped Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) against four activists of the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF). The trial in three cases had reached
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The Delhi government on February 26 withdrew three cases under the now-scrapped Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) against four activists of the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF). The trial in three cases had reached the final stage and the recording of evidence was near completion. The four activists were arrested in 1990 for making inflammatory speeches advocating the cause of Khalistan at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi. The prosecution, however, on February 13, 2002 moved an application before the Special Judge stating: "The Delhi government wants to withdraw the three cases for the purpose of creating an atmosphere of goodwill and for maintaining the calm that has descended over Punjab." Accepting the prosecution's plea, the court observed: "Considering the fact that the case against the accused persons is based on speeches delivered 11-12 years ago... and since then the situation has changed, the case against the accused is hereby allowed to be withdrawn and they are acquitted."
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February - 26 
The issue of international terrorism is likely to figure in the agenda of the forthcoming meet of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet (CHOGM) at Coolum, Australia from March 2 to 5. 37 Heads of state and government, including Indian Prime Minis
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The issue of international terrorism is likely to figure in the agenda of the forthcoming meet of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet (CHOGM) at Coolum, Australia from March 2 to 5. 37 Heads of state and government, including Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, are expected to participate in the meeting. At a press conference in New Delhi on February 26, Foreign Secretary Chokila Iyer said, "We are confident that CHOGM 2002, taking into account the changes in the international scene following the September 11 attacks, will come out against terrorism in the strongest possible language". However, she refused to elaborate on the substantive points on terrorism that the Indian delegation would raise at the meeting. India is a member of the Commonwealth Committee on Terrorism that prepared a ‘draft plan of action on terrorism’ for the consideration of the Heads of state and government. This draft document talks of substantive measures to tackle terrorism through financial and legal means.
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February - 26 
US Ambassador to India Robert Blackwill, on February 26, described as unacceptable the infiltration of terrorists into India from Pakistan. Speaking at a conference in Delhi, he said, "They (the terrorists) are not religious perfectionists. And they
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US Ambassador to India Robert Blackwill, on February 26, described as unacceptable the infiltration of terrorists into India from Pakistan. Speaking at a conference in Delhi, he said, "They (the terrorists) are not religious perfectionists. And they are not freedom fighters. They are terrorists." Blackwill said, after September 11, 2001, strategic cooperation between India and the US had reached unprecedented levels and the two countries were sharing extremely sensitive and useful intelligence. On the threat from cyber-terrorism, he said, the two countries would soon hold a meeting of the US-India Cyber Terrorism Initiative to frame a joint strategy.
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February - 26 
10 persons were killed and over 20 others injured as three unidentified terrorists opened fire on a group of approximately 40 persons offering prayers at the Shah Najaf Mosque in Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, Rawalpindi, on February 26. Media sources indicate
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10 persons were killed and over 20 others injured as three unidentified terrorists opened fire on a group of approximately 40 persons offering prayers at the Shah Najaf Mosque in Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, Rawalpindi, on February 26. Media sources indicated that no group has thus far claimed responsibility for the suspected sectarian killing. No arrests have been made either in connection with the massacre. Meanwhile, while strongly condemning the massacre, President Pervez Musharraf has directed the Punjab and Federal governments to swiftly undertake a joint investigation and submit a report at the earliest. The President added that groups opposed to the government's policy of countering terrorism are "out to detract it from pursuing it vigorously…Those responsible would be unearthed and given exemplary punishment." Media reports have indicated that it was the first sectarian attack since the January 12-Presidential announcement of a crackdown on Islamist extremism and sectarianism. Separately, Interior Secretary Tasneem Noorani said the massacre was "a very reprehensible attack. This clearly appears to be a sectarian attack. It (sectarianism) has been curbed in the past, but to expect that everything will fall in line is expecting too much." Rawalpindi Range Deputy Inspector-General of Police Fareed Nawaz said the killing appeared to be sectarian motivated and was most probable that the killers had fled to neighbouring Islamabad.
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February - 26 
Media reports quoting senior officials said Pakistan has informed the US government that it has no serious objection to a request from the US authorities seeking extradition of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Omar Sheikh, suspected to be the masterm
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Media reports quoting senior officials said Pakistan has informed the US government that it has no serious objection to a request from the US authorities seeking extradition of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Omar Sheikh, suspected to be the mastermind behind the abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl. Official sources have indicated that contrary to media reports, a valid extradition treaty exists between the governments of the United States and Pakistan. Officials indicated that, soon after independence, Pakistan had validated the extradition treaty of December 1931between the US and Great Britain. Pakistan formulated its own Extradition Act in 1972. The US Administration is reported to have contended that Pakistan, as a successor government, is bound by that treaty. Reports added that more than one request from the US government for an immediate extradition of Omar Sheikh was discussed during talks between Wendy Chamberlain, the US Ambassador to Pakistan, and President Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad, on February 26. "Omar will ultimately be handed over to the US authorities under the extradition act of 1972," said a Pakistani official. He said an extradition treaty that still exists between the US and Britain would take care of "legal complications" that were likely to arise due to Omar's British citizenship. Separately, a senior police official involved in the investigation of the Pearl murder case has said that a swift extradition of Omar prior to investigations being completed in Pakistan would "spell a disaster for the abduction cum murder probe…With Omar removed from the case, there can't be any investigation or prosecution."
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February - 26 
President Musharraf, on February 26, called US Secretary of State Colin Powell to discuss turning-in Omar Sheikh. Musharraf is reported to have made the call consequent to his talks with US Ambassador Wendy Chamberlin.
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President Musharraf, on February 26, called US Secretary of State Colin Powell to discuss turning-in Omar Sheikh. Musharraf is reported to have made the call consequent to his talks with US Ambassador Wendy Chamberlin.
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February - 26 
The Peshawar High Court on February 26 directed the Federal government to "positively" file comments before March 18 in two petitions challenging the detention of alleged Al Qaeda suspects in Kohat and Pakistani nationals returning from Afghanistan.
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The Peshawar High Court on February 26 directed the Federal government to "positively" file comments before March 18 in two petitions challenging the detention of alleged Al Qaeda suspects in Kohat and Pakistani nationals returning from Afghanistan. The petitions prayed for release of 57 suspected Al Qaeda terrorists and 145 Pakistani nationals. Meanwhile, the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government has reportedly claimed in its comments that the Al Qaeda suspects were taken into custody by the Pakistani Army under the security of Pakistan laws and hence the petition challenging their detention was not maintainable. According to the government, the detainees belong to different terrorist outfits, including the Al Qaeda, and were sent back to Afghanistan by the Army.
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February - 26 
Unidentified armed men fired at a US C-130 plane on February 26 while it was flying from the Pakistan Air Force’s Shahbaz Airbase at Jacobabad to the Pishin airbase. However, the plane reportedly carried no trace of any bullet hitting it. Besides, it
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Unidentified armed men fired at a US C-130 plane on February 26 while it was flying from the Pakistan Air Force’s Shahbaz Airbase at Jacobabad to the Pishin airbase. However, the plane reportedly carried no trace of any bullet hitting it. Besides, it was not confirmed whether weapons used were anti-aircraft guns or Kalashnikovs. No casualties have been reported in the incident. Media reports have indicated, a contingent of Army personnel, Rangers and the police later conducted raids on nearby villages along the Sindh-Baluchistan border and arrested eight persons for their alleged involvement in the firing incident.
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February - 26 
Police recovered seven illegal firearms and several rounds of ammunition during a country-wide operation on February 26. Six persons have been arrested in this connection and charged under the Arms Act.
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Police recovered seven illegal firearms and several rounds of ammunition during a country-wide operation on February 26. Six persons have been arrested in this connection and charged under the Arms Act.
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February - 26 
Hard-line, nationalist Sihala Urumaya (SU) leader Tilak Karunaratne said in Colombo on February 26, that his party would pressurise President Chandrika Kumaratunga to annul the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and the Li
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Hard-line, nationalist Sihala Urumaya (SU) leader Tilak Karunaratne said in Colombo on February 26, that his party would pressurise President Chandrika Kumaratunga to annul the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels. He also let it known that he would move the courts against the agreement on the contention that the agreement was in contravention of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. The SU has also decided to hold an agitation campaign on March 2 against the agreement in Colombo.
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February - 26 
Sri Lanka’s Parliament will meet on March 4, a day ahead than was originally planned, to debate on the cease-fire agreement already reached between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, reports said on February 26. Th
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Sri Lanka’s Parliament will meet on March 4, a day ahead than was originally planned, to debate on the cease-fire agreement already reached between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, reports said on February 26. The decision follows a written request by and a telephonic conversation between Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapakse and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, on February 25.
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February - 27 
A top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’, Muhammad Maqbool Rather alias Jehangir and his associate were killed by security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Chak Sari, Baramulla district, on February 27. The encounter followed after SFs raided a hide-
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A top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’, Muhammad Maqbool Rather alias Jehangir and his associate were killed by security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Chak Sari, Baramulla district, on February 27. The encounter followed after SFs raided a hide-out in the area. The SFs said Jehangir was with Master Ahsan Dar when the HM was formed in 1989-90 and had evaded arrest for 14 years.
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February - 27 
According to a news report a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) on February 27 at Gugoloni in under Naharkotia police station limits. The report further said SFs also seized a la
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According to a news report a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) on February 27 at Gugoloni in under Naharkotia police station limits. The report further said SFs also seized a large amount of arms and ammunition and some incriminating documents from the encounter site.
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February - 27 
Conscious of the great harm terrorism has done to the people of Assam, the latter have started co-operating with the Security Forces (SFs), remarked Assam Governor, Lt Gen. (Retd) S K Sinha in Silchar, news reports on February 27 said. Citing 63 inst
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Conscious of the great harm terrorism has done to the people of Assam, the latter have started co-operating with the Security Forces (SFs), remarked Assam Governor, Lt Gen. (Retd) S K Sinha in Silchar, news reports on February 27 said. Citing 63 instances in which people handed-over terrorists to the SFs, the Governor also said, the changed attitude of the people has compelled the terrorists to hide in the jungles of neighbouring Bangladesh and Bhutan. Further, the Governor said that attempts were being made with the help of West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland governments to tackle the problem of infiltration in the State.
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February - 27 
In Anantnag district, a civilian was attacked and killed at Newatta by unidentified terrorists. The attackers reportedly accused their victim’s son of having links with the Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen, an organisation aiding SFs in counter-insurgency operat
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In Anantnag district, a civilian was attacked and killed at Newatta by unidentified terrorists. The attackers reportedly accused their victim’s son of having links with the Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen, an organisation aiding SFs in counter-insurgency operations. Another son of the slain civilian was injured in the attack.
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February - 27 
In another encounter, two terrorists, suspected to be residents of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), were killed at Bachianwali, Poonch district. The encounter was continuing when reports last came in.
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In another encounter, two terrorists, suspected to be residents of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), were killed at Bachianwali, Poonch district. The encounter was continuing when reports last came in.
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February - 27 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists intercepted a passenger bus at Tangwari, Baramulla and killed one person. News reports said he was killed because of his suspected links with SFs. Another civilian was injured in the attack.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists intercepted a passenger bus at Tangwari, Baramulla and killed one person. News reports said he was killed because of his suspected links with SFs. Another civilian was injured in the attack.
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February - 27 
In the same district, a former terrorist was abducted by unidentified terrorists from Larnoo and later killed at Maswal.
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In the same district, a former terrorist was abducted by unidentified terrorists from Larnoo and later killed at Maswal.
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February - 27 
In the same district, the residence of another civilian was burnt down by unidentified terrorists at Gajhamma.
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In the same district, the residence of another civilian was burnt down by unidentified terrorists at Gajhamma.
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February - 27 
Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists attempted to kill the Station House Officer (SHO) of Darhal police station, Rajouri district, on February 27. The terrorists stormed into the police station and fired at the SHO’s office. Effective retaliation from
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Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists attempted to kill the Station House Officer (SHO) of Darhal police station, Rajouri district, on February 27. The terrorists stormed into the police station and fired at the SHO’s office. Effective retaliation from SF personnel, however, forced the terrorists to escape. A Special Police Officer (SPO) sustained minor injuries in the attack.
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February - 27 
Official sources said on February 27 that 24 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre, surrendered in East Champaran district. Sources said the surrenders came after the district police chief, D N Gupta, undertook a tour of the
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Official sources said on February 27 that 24 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre, surrendered in East Champaran district. Sources said the surrenders came after the district police chief, D N Gupta, undertook a tour of the Sindranhna and Pakridayal regions, where the Naxalites are active, to convince them to lay down arms and make use of the surrender package announced by the State government. According to the package, Naxalites surrendering to the police with a rocket launcher or machine gun would be given Rs. 25,000, those giving themselves up with an assault rifle Rs. 15,000 and those with a .303 rifle or pistol Rs 3,000. The package also includes self-employment schemes involving an expenditure of up to Rs 200,000 to the surrendered Naxalite.
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February - 27 
On the night of February 27, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Sumbar in Doda district.
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On the night of February 27, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Sumbar in Doda district.
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February - 27 
SF sources also said an HM ‘company commander’ was killed in an encounter at Ledarmar Naiyina, Pulwama district. Locals residents, however, disputed the SF version claiming that the ‘company commander’ was killed by HM terrorists since there were som
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SF sources also said an HM ‘company commander’ was killed in an encounter at Ledarmar Naiyina, Pulwama district. Locals residents, however, disputed the SF version claiming that the ‘company commander’ was killed by HM terrorists since there were some "allegations" against him.
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February - 27 
SFs arrested three terrorists from Sangaldan in Udhampur district and seized some explosives from their possession.
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SFs arrested three terrorists from Sangaldan in Udhampur district and seized some explosives from their possession.
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February - 27 
20 cadres of the proscribed sectarian terrorist group, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), were detained for questioning in Rawalpindi on February 27 in connection with the massacre of worshippers at the Shah-i-Najf mosque on February 26. They were arrest
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20 cadres of the proscribed sectarian terrorist group, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), were detained for questioning in Rawalpindi on February 27 in connection with the massacre of worshippers at the Shah-i-Najf mosque on February 26. They were arrested in Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh and Jhang districts, while raids were being carried out in these areas. Police sources indicated that a Russian-made hand-grenade had been recovered outside the mosque. Meanwhile, the death toll in the massacre rose to 11 on February 27 as another person succumbed to his injuries. Police sources added that the toll is expected to increase further as three of the injured were still in a serious condition.
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February - 27 
According to a media report, the Federal government is working out a strategy to release those arrested since December 2001 for suspected links with parties and groups proscribed by the government. This policy is expected to be applicable to the pros
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According to a media report, the Federal government is working out a strategy to release those arrested since December 2001 for suspected links with parties and groups proscribed by the government. This policy is expected to be applicable to the proscribed parties and groups including Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan (TJP), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and the Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP).
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February - 27 
According to media reports, police on February 27 beefed up security arrangements at a Karachi jail consequent to an anonymous phone call that threatened a rocket attack if Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Omar Shiekh, prime accused in the abduction of mur
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According to media reports, police on February 27 beefed up security arrangements at a Karachi jail consequent to an anonymous phone call that threatened a rocket attack if Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Omar Shiekh, prime accused in the abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl, was extradited to the US. Sources said the caller had threatened an attack on the jail if Pakistan's military regime accepted US demands to extradite British-born Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh.
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February - 27 
Federal Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said, on February 27, in Bali, Indonesia, that the US government had "not given us an official request'' for the extradition of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the alleged mastermind behind the January 23-abduction
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Federal Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said, on February 27, in Bali, Indonesia, that the US government had "not given us an official request'' for the extradition of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the alleged mastermind behind the January 23-abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl. "It is quite likely that when we find enough evidence against Saeed, he can possibly be tried in Pakistan, for which he can get maximum punishment,'' Haider said. While indicating that once the US Administration makes a formal request, Pakistan would "evaluate the situation,'' he added it might not be necessary by then. According to him, "Maybe the Americans, when they see that the trial is proceeding quite correctly in Pakistan ... America may not actually ask,'' Haider told reporters amid an international conference on human smuggling. While rejecting reports in the international media that have linked Omar to Pakistan's external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Haider said "Tell me, will the intelligence agency of Pakistan get any benefit from this? This tragic and unfortunate happening on the territory of Pakistan will of course not bring any credit to Pakistan. Why should anybody who is patriotic to Pakistan indulge in such an act?''
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February - 27 
Meanwhile, after a meeting with President Pervez Musharraf, US Ambassador to Pakistan Wendy Chamberlin said she was "not disappointed'' with his response to US requests to hand over Omar. But Chamberlin said no decision has been taken about whether P
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Meanwhile, after a meeting with President Pervez Musharraf, US Ambassador to Pakistan Wendy Chamberlin said she was "not disappointed'' with his response to US requests to hand over Omar. But Chamberlin said no decision has been taken about whether Pakistan will extradite him.
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February - 27 
Media reports quoting official sources in Karachi said they were working on legal formalities for extraditing Omar but were awaiting formal instructions and information from the Federal government. Separately, British High Commission spokesperson Pau
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Media reports quoting official sources in Karachi said they were working on legal formalities for extraditing Omar but were awaiting formal instructions and information from the Federal government. Separately, British High Commission spokesperson Paul O'Neil said he was unaware of Omar's nationality status nor whether he had sought consular assistance. Asked whether Britain would object to Omar's extradition to the US, O'Neil said "This is a matter for the relevant UK authority."
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February - 27 
President Pervez Musharraf on February 27, while informing the Federal Cabinet that the US had asked for the extradition of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Omar Sheikh, said the trial would "preferably" be held in Pakistan. Referring to his meeting with W
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President Pervez Musharraf on February 27, while informing the Federal Cabinet that the US had asked for the extradition of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Omar Sheikh, said the trial would "preferably" be held in Pakistan. Referring to his meeting with Wendy Chamberlin, the US Ambassador to Pakistan, the President said she had raised the issue of Omar Sheikh’s extradition to the US. "I told her that we will consider the request," the President was quoted as saying.
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February - 27 
Separately, in Washington, White House spokesperson Ari Fleischer said it was made clear to President Musharraf during his meeting with Chamberlin that the US wants Omar extradited.
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Separately, in Washington, White House spokesperson Ari Fleischer said it was made clear to President Musharraf during his meeting with Chamberlin that the US wants Omar extradited.
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February - 27 
Separately, the Inspector General of Punjab Police, Malik Asif Hayat, said the police had failed to make any positive breakthrough despite passage of 24 hours. Hayat, while terming the incident as terrorism, also claimed that elements associated with
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Separately, the Inspector General of Punjab Police, Malik Asif Hayat, said the police had failed to make any positive breakthrough despite passage of 24 hours. Hayat, while terming the incident as terrorism, also claimed that elements associated with banned religious groups within the country as well as from across the border could be involved in the incident. He also said that police were also ascertaining the plausible involvement of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Omar Sheikh’s accomplices, who might be attempting to pressurise the Federal government on the issue of his extradition to the US. There is also a possibility that the veterans of the Afghan Jehad may also have been involved in the incident, he said.
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February - 27 
The US State Department announced on February 27 that it is offering a five-million-dollar reward for any information leading to the arrest of those who murdered the abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan. "We are outraged by the senseless m
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The US State Department announced on February 27 that it is offering a five-million-dollar reward for any information leading to the arrest of those who murdered the abducted US journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan. "We are outraged by the senseless murder of Daniel Pearl," State Department spokesperson Richard Boucher said, media reports in Pakistan said.
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February - 27 
An unspecified number of insurgents were killed in retaliatory firing by the police when the insurgents attacked a police outpost, on February 27, in Nawalpur, in Sarlahi district.
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An unspecified number of insurgents were killed in retaliatory firing by the police when the insurgents attacked a police outpost, on February 27, in Nawalpur, in Sarlahi district.
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February - 27 
In violence perpetuated the insurgents, two Ruling Nepali Congress activists were killed in Kavre district, on February 27 night.
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In violence perpetuated the insurgents, two Ruling Nepali Congress activists were killed in Kavre district, on February 27 night.
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February - 27 February - 28
The Defence Ministry said on February 28 that eight more Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with the Army in four districts. Besides, 36 more were arrested for questioning. Of those killed, four were killed in Rukum, two in Taplejun
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The Defence Ministry said on February 28 that eight more Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with the Army in four districts. Besides, 36 more were arrested for questioning. Of those killed, four were killed in Rukum, two in Taplejung and one each in Udaipur and Kailali. Also guns, bombs and explosives were recovered from the slain insurgents. Another report said the Army had on February 27 recovered 15 guns and 600kg of grains in Kalikot.
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February - 27 
One person was killed and another injured in a bomb explosion at Dhandoba village under the Gournadi police station limits, Barisal district, on February 27. Police sources said the explosion occurred while the victims were making bombs.
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One person was killed and another injured in a bomb explosion at Dhandoba village under the Gournadi police station limits, Barisal district, on February 27. Police sources said the explosion occurred while the victims were making bombs.
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February - 28 
According to media reports on February 28, three left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), surrendered before the Nizamabad district police chief. Speaking on the occasion, the district police chief said the PWG was getting wea
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According to media reports on February 28, three left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), surrendered before the Nizamabad district police chief. Speaking on the occasion, the district police chief said the PWG was getting weakened in Nizamabad district and this was due to the success of the rehabilitation of Naxalites who had surrendered.
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February - 28 
Kumar Thapa alias Kumar Chetti, alias Vota , who had allegedly made an abortive attempt on the life of Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) leader Subhas Ghising in February 2001, was killed in an encounter with police at Banarhat, Jalpaiguri dist
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Kumar Thapa alias Kumar Chetti, alias Vota , who had allegedly made an abortive attempt on the life of Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) leader Subhas Ghising in February 2001, was killed in an encounter with police at Banarhat, Jalpaiguri district, on February 28. Thapa had reportedly fled to Nepal after the attack. The district police chief said the encounter took place when a group of three persons opened fire at the police , on being challenged. One of them escaped while the other was arrested and was being interrogated said. Also, police seized a Chinese rifle with 19 cartridges, a carbine with two magazines and 31 cartridges from the arrested person.
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February - 28 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter after SFs raided their hide-out at Rishinagri in Pulwama district on February 28. In the same district, a third HM terrorist, identified as a ‘battalion commander’, was killed in a se
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter after SFs raided their hide-out at Rishinagri in Pulwama district on February 28. In the same district, a third HM terrorist, identified as a ‘battalion commander’, was killed in a separate encounter at Sherabad.
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February - 28 March - 1
Two Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in Ganderbal in an encounter which began on February 28 and continued into the next day. In Udhampur district, a Special Police Officer and a civilian were killed by unidentified terr
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Two Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in Ganderbal in an encounter which began on February 28 and continued into the next day. In Udhampur district, a Special Police Officer and a civilian were killed by unidentified terrorists in separate attacks in Jamalson and Kothi Mali on February 28 night.
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February - 28 
Two police personnel were injured in a clash with Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen members at Sumbal near Ganderbal on February 28. The Ikhwaan is an organisation aiding security forces (SFs) in counter-insurgency operations. Police sources said a police party w
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Two police personnel were injured in a clash with Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen members at Sumbal near Ganderbal on February 28. The Ikhwaan is an organisation aiding security forces (SFs) in counter-insurgency operations. Police sources said a police party which had gone to arrest an Ikhawaan leader was ambushed by a large group of Ikhwanis. The police party had gone to arrest Abdur Rasheed alias Rasheed Billa on charges of extortion and looting. The Ikhwaan leader, reacting to the incident, in a statement alleged that police in the area were resorting to extortion and looting and that an Ikhwaan party returning from an SF base with remuneration for the local unit (Rs. 600,000) was ambushed by the police party attempting to loot the amount.
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February - 28 
According to a media report, Karachi Police have recovered 300 arms of different make during the last two months since the establishment of a new police system. The arms recovered included shotguns, repeaters, carbines, SMGs, mousers, rifles, revolve
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According to a media report, Karachi Police have recovered 300 arms of different make during the last two months since the establishment of a new police system. The arms recovered included shotguns, repeaters, carbines, SMGs, mousers, rifles, revolvers, rockets etc.
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February - 28 
According to media reports, police on February 28 shifted Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Omar Sheikh, prime suspect in the abduction and murder of US reporter Daniel Pearl, to a secure location in Karachi following the threat of a rocket attack on
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According to media reports, police on February 28 shifted Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Omar Sheikh, prime suspect in the abduction and murder of US reporter Daniel Pearl, to a secure location in Karachi following the threat of a rocket attack on a detention centre. As reported earlier, police received an anonymous phone call on February 26 threatening to attack the detention centre where Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh was being detained if Pakistan bowed to the US demand to extradite the British-born terrorist.
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February - 28 
According to media reports, six to eight unidentified gunmen ambushed a Karachi Central Prison (KCP) van carrying 42 under-trail prisoners and killed a police personnel and a prisoner on February 28. 11 persons were injured in the attack. The attack
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According to media reports, six to eight unidentified gunmen ambushed a Karachi Central Prison (KCP) van carrying 42 under-trail prisoners and killed a police personnel and a prisoner on February 28. 11 persons were injured in the attack. The attack follows the February 26-threat by an unknown caller to attack KCP with rockets if Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Omar Sheikh, prime suspect in the abduction of slain US journalist Daniel Pearl, was extradited to the US. Official sources have alleged that the gunmen wanted to secure the release of certain activists of a proscribed sectarian group being transported back to the jail. Sources added that many cadres of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) were among the under-trial prisoners in the van.
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February - 28 
Britain indicated on February 28 that it would not object if Pakistan extradited to the United States Omar Sheikh, the British-born Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist who has reportedly confessed to slain US reporter Daniel Pearl's abduction. "Any extr
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Britain indicated on February 28 that it would not object if Pakistan extradited to the United States Omar Sheikh, the British-born Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist who has reportedly confessed to slain US reporter Daniel Pearl's abduction. "Any extradition request is a matter for Pakistani authorities and the country making that request. We will not interfere in another country's legal process," said a spokesperson for the British High Commission in Islamabad, on February 28. The spokesperson also said Omar had not sought British consular assistance. Media reports have indicated that Omar was issued a British passport in 1994 and is also believed to hold Pakistani nationality.
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February - 28 March - 1
Foreign Secretary Inam-ul-Haque said in Tokyo on March 1 that Pakistan reserved the right to prosecute Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Omar Sheikh, prime suspect in the abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl, in one of its own courts. He s
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Foreign Secretary Inam-ul-Haque said in Tokyo on March 1 that Pakistan reserved the right to prosecute Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Omar Sheikh, prime suspect in the abduction of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl, in one of its own courts. He said the government was still considering a US request to extradite the British-born Omar. According to him, "I am not ruling out the possibilities of extradition. The government is examining the request." But he added that Pakistan has "the first right" to try to punish Omar in a domestic court. Meanwhile, Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan, while confirming on February 28 that extradition "has been discussed" between USA and Pakistan, added "for the moment we will continue with our investigations."
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February - 28 
Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed was released on February 28 from Lahore after a four-month detention. Upon release, he criticised the government for "creating a chaos by suspending political activities". He said he had been under illega
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Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmed was released on February 28 from Lahore after a four-month detention. Upon release, he criticised the government for "creating a chaos by suspending political activities". He said he had been under illegal detention for four months for "taking up the case of people. The enemy has reached our borders and the people should get ready to fight against it." The JeI chief also said he was against sectarianism and fundamentalism and wanted a system based on social equality. He alleged that he was detained in a case for burning a police station, but no case was presented against him during the four-month detention.
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February - 28 
Pakistani police said on February 28 that two outlawed Sunni sectarian groups were likely behind the February 26-massacre at a Shiite mosque in Rawalpindi. "We believe those detained have links with an outlawed terrorist group, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi," sa
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Pakistani police said on February 28 that two outlawed Sunni sectarian groups were likely behind the February 26-massacre at a Shiite mosque in Rawalpindi. "We believe those detained have links with an outlawed terrorist group, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi," said Punjab police chief Malik Asif Hayat. He said most also had ties with the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Lashkar-e-Jhangvi's (LeJ) parent organisation. As reported earlier, two armed men opened indiscriminate fire on Shiite worshippers at the mosque in the northern city of Rawalpindi, killing 11 persons and injuring 14 others. Asif Hayat indicated that LeJ terrorists who had returned from their safe havens in Afghanistan consequent to the fall of Taliban militia are likely to engage in terrorist activities in Pakistan.
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February - 28 
Police sources claimed that they had detained 58 Islamic activists in southern Punjab in first detentions in connection with the massacre. "We have detained the activists of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Sahaba and Jaish-e-Mohammed," a police official i
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Police sources claimed that they had detained 58 Islamic activists in southern Punjab in first detentions in connection with the massacre. "We have detained the activists of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Sahaba and Jaish-e-Mohammed," a police official in Multan said, referring to the three Sunni Muslim groups banned by the government.
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February - 28 
In a separate development, media reports on February 28 said five student activists owing allegiance to the Maoist insurgents were arrested after they broke into the Patan Multiple Campus and manhandled a student leader and smeared his face black, re
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In a separate development, media reports on February 28 said five student activists owing allegiance to the Maoist insurgents were arrested after they broke into the Patan Multiple Campus and manhandled a student leader and smeared his face black, reports from Nepal said. The insurgent-students also distributed leaflets announcing that they have launched jana karbahi (people’s action). "We are going to take action against the Campus Chief and Account Officer within seven days," said an eyewitness quoting the rebel students.
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February - 28 
Reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents killed an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress in Dhankuta on February 28 night.
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Reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents killed an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress in Dhankuta on February 28 night.
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February - 28 
The state-owned Radio Nepal said Maoist insurgents attacked a police post in Chinchu, Surkhet district, 400km west of the capital Kathmandu, on February 28 night. There were no casualties in the attack. The insurgents also attacked the office of adjo
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The state-owned Radio Nepal said Maoist insurgents attacked a police post in Chinchu, Surkhet district, 400km west of the capital Kathmandu, on February 28 night. There were no casualties in the attack. The insurgents also attacked the office of adjoining Agriculture Development Bank destroying documents and equipment. Six suspects were arrested and a massive search operation has been launched to arrest the attackers
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February - 28 
Police recovered eight illegal firearms, six other weapons and 12 bullets during a country-wide operation on February 28. 20 persons have been arrested in this connection and cases have been filed against them under the Arms Act.
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Police recovered eight illegal firearms, six other weapons and 12 bullets during a country-wide operation on February 28. 20 persons have been arrested in this connection and cases have been filed against them under the Arms Act.
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*Data till , May 09, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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