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February - 1 
According to reports, Myanmar Army numbering 400 from six battalions took control of the ‘head quarters’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Sagaing region, reports Nagaland Post on February 1. The ‘headquarters is located
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According to reports, Myanmar Army numbering 400 from six battalions took control of the ‘head quarters’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Sagaing region, reports Nagaland Post on February 1. The ‘headquarters is located in village of Ta Ga in Nanyun. There was no clash between NSCN-K and Myanmar Army. U Kyaw Wan Sein a member of NSCN-K’s ‘central executive committee’ stated that the group withdrew its troops and let the Myanmar Army (or Tatmadaw) occupy its headquarters in order not to disrupt the peace process between it and the government. NSCN-K had signed a peace agreement with Myanmar in April 2012.
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February - 1 
Assam Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal on February 1 stated that provisions of the Assam Accord will not be violated by the Citizenship bill (CAB), reports Hindustan Times. Replying to the debate on Governor’s speech during the ongoing Budget S
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Assam Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal on February 1 stated that provisions of the Assam Accord will not be violated by the Citizenship bill (CAB), reports Hindustan Times. Replying to the debate on Governor’s speech during the ongoing Budget Session of Assam Assembly, Sonowal said no one in the state should feel threatened. He also added that ‘It is not right to unnecessarily create social disturbance ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Polls will come and go, but we will not harm the indigenous people. All are 100 per cent safe here. We will continue to work for the people of Brahmaputra and Barak valleys.’ Assam CM also added that ‘National Registry of Citizens (NRC) update is also going on in our period and we will complete it by July 31, 2019 as per the Supreme Court order’, reports Hindustan Times on February 1. He also added that ‘We are sincere about it and engaged 55,000 government employees in this task. Once the NRC is ready, it will be the first step towards implementing Clause-5 ( of Assam Accord)’. Clause-5 of Assam Accord states about the detection, deletion and deportation of illegal foreigners coming to Assam on or after March 24, 1971.
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February - 1 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster was found stuck on a tree near Pukali village under Patangi Block (administrative unit) in Koraput District of Odisha on February 1, reports Odisha Bytes. The poster, bearing the name of Koraput Sri
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster was found stuck on a tree near Pukali village under Patangi Block (administrative unit) in Koraput District of Odisha on February 1, reports Odisha Bytes. The poster, bearing the name of Koraput Srikakulam Mao Divisional Committee of the CPI-Maoist, mentions about a ‘Protest Week’ from January 25 to 30, and also have threatened to kill ‘Police informers’ and the Sunabeda Municipality Chairman. “We will kill people collecting money from the general people in the name of Maoist organizations,” also read the poster. The poster also calls upon the youth to join the Maoist movement and fight for the rights of common people. It also says that politicians and Government employees should not be involved in developmental work.
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February - 1 
Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said Kasnasur villagers, who had abandoned their homes following death of 34 Maoists cadres in Police encounter last year, have returned to the village, reports The Times of India on Februa
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Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said Kasnasur villagers, who had abandoned their homes following death of 34 Maoists cadres in Police encounter last year, have returned to the village, reports The Times of India on February 1. “I have personally visited Kasnasur for reviewing the situation. Only a handful of people from the families of slain villagers are with the police while the rest — around 120-130 families — have returned home,” he said. “The villagers are being targeted as they are opposing Maoists banners near the village and burning their propaganda pamphlets,” the SP added.
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February - 1 
Militants lobbed a hand grenade on paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Namtahal area of Chadoora in Budgam District on February 1 evening, in which one CRPF personnel was injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) cordone
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Militants lobbed a hand grenade on paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Namtahal area of Chadoora in Budgam District on February 1 evening, in which one CRPF personnel was injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the area to search for the militants responsible for the attack. Greater Kashmir adds that militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has claimed responsibility of the grenade attack. A spokesperson of the outfit in a statement said JeM cadres carried out grenade attack on CRPF party in Chadoora in which “several forces personnel suffered serious injuries”.
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) ‘president’ Y Wangtin Naga appointed ‘brigadier’ Wanglon as new ‘army chief’, reports Nagaland Post on February 2. He was appointed ‘army chief’ following expulsion of its former chief Jacks
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) ‘president’ Y Wangtin Naga appointed ‘brigadier’ Wanglon as new ‘army chief’, reports Nagaland Post on February 2. He was appointed ‘army chief’ following expulsion of its former chief Jackson on December 18, 2018.
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On February 1, Police recovered bomb like object from Shantipara area in Dibrugarh District, reports Sentinel Assam. According to a Police official, ‘As per our preliminary investigation we are yet to confirm whether it is a grenade or any kind of ex
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On February 1, Police recovered bomb like object from Shantipara area in Dibrugarh District, reports Sentinel Assam. According to a Police official, ‘As per our preliminary investigation we are yet to confirm whether it is a grenade or any kind of explosives. We are waiting for the final reports’.
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One person, identified as P Yoosaf was arrested in connection with the 2006 Kozhikode (Kozhikode District) twin blast case by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 1, reports Times of India. He was arrested from New Delhi Airport when he ar
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One person, identified as P Yoosaf was arrested in connection with the 2006 Kozhikode (Kozhikode District) twin blast case by National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 1, reports Times of India. He was arrested from New Delhi Airport when he arrives from Saudi Arabia. With the arrest of Yoosaf, the eighth accused, the NIA has arrested all the accused in the case. According to sources, Yoosuf was part of the conspiracy and was also involved in planting the explosives. He had fled the country in 2007. The case pertains to the twin Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts that had occurred at two bus stands in Kozhikode on March 3, 2006, causing injuries to two persons besides damage to property. The explosives were planted after bail was denied to the accused in Marad (Kozhikode District) communal riot case.
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The National Security Council (NSC) has sought data from Jammu and Kashmir State Government on the immovable properties of Kashmiri Pandits who left the Kashmir Valley due to militancy, reports Indian Express on February 1. In a letter to the State’s
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The National Security Council (NSC) has sought data from Jammu and Kashmir State Government on the immovable properties of Kashmiri Pandits who left the Kashmir Valley due to militancy, reports Indian Express on February 1. In a letter to the State’s revenue Department dated January 14, the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) stated that it was “preparing an assessment on Kashmiri migrants — Pandits, Sikhs and others” who were displaced due to militancy.
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February - 1 
Tribal organisations under Coordination Committee of the Tribal Organisations of Assam (CCTOA) took out a rally in Kokrajhar in Kokrajhar District against the State and Central Government’s move to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities
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Tribal organisations under Coordination Committee of the Tribal Organisations of Assam (CCTOA) took out a rally in Kokrajhar in Kokrajhar District against the State and Central Government’s move to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities, reports Nagaland Post on February 1. All Assam Tribal Sangha, Bodoland Janajati Suraksha Manch, All Rabha Students’ Union, Garo Students’ Union, All Bodo Students Union, People’s Joint Action Committee for Boroland Movement (PJACBM) and others participated in the rally.
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Two civilians (sisters of same family) were killed and one injured in a bomb explosion at Subunglong/Leishok village in Noney District on February 1, reports Imphal Free Press. The victims have been identified as Gaikhuanliu Kamei and Akhiuna Kamei.
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Two civilians (sisters of same family) were killed and one injured in a bomb explosion at Subunglong/Leishok village in Noney District on February 1, reports Imphal Free Press. The victims have been identified as Gaikhuanliu Kamei and Akhiuna Kamei. According to later reports it was identified that fatalities were not related to insurgency.
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Two villagers, identified as Nirmal Goswami and Samru Kosmi, were shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, over suspicion of being ‘Police informers’, near Markegaon village in Dhanora Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli Dist
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Two villagers, identified as Nirmal Goswami and Samru Kosmi, were shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, over suspicion of being ‘Police informers’, near Markegaon village in Dhanora Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra in the intervening night of February 1 and 2, reports The Indian Express. Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade, however, disclosed, “The Maoists had left a pamphlet saying the two were passing on information to the police. That’s not true. They were not our informers. We always accept when there is anyone who is really our informer since we have to take care of the family under government scheme.”
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February - 1 
The absconding acting chief of politico-religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Dr. Shafiq Ameeni, was arrested from the Umarzai area of Charsadda in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 1, reports Express Tribune. District Police Officer (D
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The absconding acting chief of politico-religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Dr. Shafiq Ameeni, was arrested from the Umarzai area of Charsadda in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 1, reports Express Tribune. District Police Officer (DPO) Irfanullah confirmed that Ameeni was arrested during a protest rally organised against the acquittal by the Supreme Court of Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy in 2010 and sentenced to death by the court. Ameeni was wanted for leading a motorway blockage and an anti-state sit-in, among other cases relating to rioting and inflicting losses to the national exchequer, according to the Police.
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February - 1 
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed an appeal to remove terrorism charges from the murder case of Barrister Fahad Malik, Daily Times reports on February 2. The Court ruled in favour of keeping Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act in the murder
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed an appeal to remove terrorism charges from the murder case of Barrister Fahad Malik, Daily Times reports on February 2. The Court ruled in favour of keeping Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act in the murder case of lawyer murdered on Margalla Road three years ago. The deceased was working as a lawyer to reach a compromise between two parties when he was allegedly murdered by accused Noman Khokhar, Raja Arshad and Hashim Khan. In July, 2018 the Islamabad High Court set aside anti-terrorism court (ATC)’s directives to remove terrorism charges and transfer the case to a district and sessions court. Previously, ATC Judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi had accepted a plea from the accused for removing terrorism clauses from the FIR.
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February - 1 
Terming Transitional Justice (TJ) an “internal matter,” Nepal Government has said that it remains committed to addressing the remaining components of transitional justice in the best interest of the country and people, reports My Republica on Februar
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Terming Transitional Justice (TJ) an “internal matter,” Nepal Government has said that it remains committed to addressing the remaining components of transitional justice in the best interest of the country and people, reports My Republica on February 2. In a briefing to the Kathmandu-based diplomatic community on the Government’s major policies, priorities and diplomatic engagements here on February 1, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Gyawali said that the peace process in Nepal had been “fundamentally concluded” — something the international community, mainly the major Western countries and the United Nations (UN), say remains “incomplete.” The briefing comes a week after major Western countries and the UN urged the Government to clarify to the public its plans for taking the TJ process forward in 2019. “While we have noticed concerns expressed in certain quarters for the expeditious conclusion of this process, we believe that this internal matter can be resolved with our commitment and efforts,” said Minister Gyawali. Those issuing the joint statement to urge the Government to clarify its plans to resolve TJ cases included Australia, Germany, the European Union, Finland, France, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA and the UN. Earlier, Nepal Government spokesperson Gokul Banskota had said that foreigners did not need to remind the Government to resolve the issues of TJ.
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February - 1 
On February 1, four unidentified Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) militants were arrested from Uttara in Dhaka District, reports Bdnews24. According to an alert sent by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), ‘Four active members of the Ansarullah Bangla Team, the
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On February 1, four unidentified Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) militants were arrested from Uttara in Dhaka District, reports Bdnews24. According to an alert sent by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), ‘Four active members of the Ansarullah Bangla Team, the militant group involved with the conspiracies to kill eminent figures and online activists, have been detained by RAB-1’.
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February - 1 
The Daily Star reports on February 1 that the militants arrested on February 1 had plans to assassinate an editor of a leading national daily for publishing an article that allegedly criticised the ‘hadith on marriage’. The militants belonged to Ansa
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The Daily Star reports on February 1 that the militants arrested on February 1 had plans to assassinate an editor of a leading national daily for publishing an article that allegedly criticised the ‘hadith on marriage’. The militants belonged to Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and were arrested on February 1 from Uttara suburbs of Dhaka. The arrestees were identified as Shahriar Nafis alias Ammar Hossain, Rasel alias Sajedul Islam Gifari Rabiul Islam alias Nurul Islam and Abdul Malek. According to Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), ‘They had created a cell with 92 people. They had also been looking for arms and a suitable place in Patuakhali for to train themselves’. He also added that main plan of the outfit was to ensure the release of their jailed ‘chief’ Jashim Uddin Rahmani and they were collecting funds to do. Of the arrestees, Ammar joined the ABT in 2017. He was involved with the recruitment of new members to the outfit. He had opened five Facebook groups and kept an eye on secular online activists. He also recruited Rabiul. Rasel, a garment worker, who joined the ABT in 2017. Rasel who had recruited Malek was involved in raising funds and collecting funds.
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February - 1 
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, on February 1, said that after discussing with his core group and supporters, a decision has been made to register the Maumoon Reform Movement as a political party, reports Maldives Times. He said that the core
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Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, on February 1, said that after discussing with his core group and supporters, a decision has been made to register the Maumoon Reform Movement as a political party, reports Maldives Times. He said that the core group advised to register as a political party last night (January 31) and the suggestion was discussed with his supporters today (February 1). Maumoon said that the decision was made after listening to both sides. The former President said that the political party will be registered as MRM, Maldives Reform Movement.
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February - 2 
A traders organisation Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) termed the NSC’s step as a conspiracy, reports Greater Kashmir on February 2. KEA stated that any such decision would create further wedge between Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims. KEA chairperson Mu
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A traders organisation Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) termed the NSC’s step as a conspiracy, reports Greater Kashmir on February 2. KEA stated that any such decision would create further wedge between Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims. KEA chairperson Muhammad Yasin Khan Khan who also heads the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) said in a statement: “We can understand the pain of Pandit brethren but the government wants to further distance them from homeland Kashmir through such conspiracies which are not only unlawful and unethical.”
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February - 2 
A woman was killed and another injured during an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Rengaiguda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 2, reports D
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A woman was killed and another injured during an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Rengaiguda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 2, reports Devdiscourse News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla said, "Investigation revealed that both the women were residents of Godelguda village and not Naxal cadres. They were caught in the crossfire between security personnel and ultras while they had gone to a forest for some routine work.". An inquiry has been initiated into the incident. The kin of the victims will be provided necessary assistance by the district administration and police, the SP said. The identities of the slain and injured victims are yet to be established.During a search of the encounter spot, one muzzle loading gun, a bag containing cash INR 9,058 cash, cordex wires, couple of electronic detonators and gelatin sticks along with other Maoist-related material were recovered, the SP added.
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February - 2 
According to reports, about 400 people of Chakma tribe in Arunachal Pradesh have reportedly put up tents and taken shelter inside the reserved forest at Shantipur village in Kanchanpur of North Tripura District, reports Northeast Today on February 3.
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According to reports, about 400 people of Chakma tribe in Arunachal Pradesh have reportedly put up tents and taken shelter inside the reserved forest at Shantipur village in Kanchanpur of North Tripura District, reports Northeast Today on February 3.
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February - 2 
Assam Director General of Police (DGP) on February 2 stated that a team of Assam Police would leave for Kolkata to interrogate a Jamiatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant (from Assam) identified as Abdul Matin arrested from Kerala, reports Telegr
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Assam Director General of Police (DGP) on February 2 stated that a team of Assam Police would leave for Kolkata to interrogate a Jamiatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant (from Assam) identified as Abdul Matin arrested from Kerala, reports Telegraph India. The DGP stated that ‘He was absconding after the 2014 blast at Khagragarh in West Bengal’s Burdwan district. Our team will go to Calcutta to question him and we will also take him in our custody’. The militant had joined JMB in 2010 and was trained in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at Simulia Madrassa in Burdwan District in West Bengal.’ Folowing the Burdwan blast in 2014 56 members of the JMB were arrested from Barpeta, Chirang, Baksa, Nalbari, Bongaigaon and Goalpara Districts in lower Assam. Among the JMB members arrested from the state, 12 were trained in madarsas at different places in West Bengal such as Simulia and Bolpur, while the rest were trained locally in Assam.
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February - 2 
Myanmar Army launched an attack on an abandoned camp of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Taga in Sagaing region, reports Nagaland Post on February 3. No casualties have been reported so far. ULFA-I may seek Chinese diplomatic a
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Myanmar Army launched an attack on an abandoned camp of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Taga in Sagaing region, reports Nagaland Post on February 3. No casualties have been reported so far. ULFA-I may seek Chinese diplomatic assistance to diffuse the tension in Myanmar. The ULFA-I camp was located near the headquarters of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). Earlier Myanmar Army has taken control of the NSCN-K camp in the Naga Self-Administered Zone of Sagaing Region.
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February - 2 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) seizure from Thrissur (Thrissur District) is trying to track down a Bangladeshi national identified as Alim Sheikh who smuggled FICN through India-Bangladesh
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) seizure from Thrissur (Thrissur District) is trying to track down a Bangladeshi national identified as Alim Sheikh who smuggled FICN through India-Bangladesh Border, reports New Indian Express on February 3. In 2018, police had recovered two FICNs of Rs 2000 denomination from Murshidabad native Ali Hossain while he was trying to exchange them at a textile shop in Thrissur. Subsequent search in his house in Mudappallur in Palakkad (Palakkad District) to seizure of 101 FICN notes. Investigation has revealed that Alim and his friend Sadikul reached the rented accommodation of Ali Hossain, where they planned to circulate the FICN.
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February - 2 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned an Indian couple currently in Yemen through the messaging platform WhatsApp, reports The Hindu on February 3. Shirin Shahana and FasalMusthafa, who allegedly persuaded Hadiya a homeopathic student from K
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned an Indian couple currently in Yemen through the messaging platform WhatsApp, reports The Hindu on February 3. Shirin Shahana and FasalMusthafa, who allegedly persuaded Hadiya a homeopathic student from Kerala to convert to Islam, were recently sent questions by NIA. An official stated that ‘Since they are not in India, it was impossible to question them. We sent the questions to them on WhatsApp where they replied. It will be treated as evidence under law’. During their investigations, the NIA found that the couple were now based in Yemen where they were pursuing some religious studies. The official said they were unlikely to return to India and their questioning was critical for the ongoing probe.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Myanmar Army reportedly carried out an offensive against Northeast Indian militants based in Sagaing region in which one United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Nagaland Post. The offensive targeted ULFA-I, Nation
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On February 2, Myanmar Army reportedly carried out an offensive against Northeast Indian militants based in Sagaing region in which one United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), reports Nagaland Post. The offensive targeted ULFA-I, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigwra (NDFB-S). Six NSCN-K militants were also arrested during the operation. On January 29, the Myanmar Army had launched an operation against NSCN-K and took control of its headquarters in Taga village in Nanyun Township. Myanmar Army also seized various documents and video footage that reportedly shows Assam-based militants staying in the NSCN-K land. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during the operation. Eleven Myanmar further adds that army had seized one base and two training schools about 6,500 meters and 2,800 meters away from southwest of Taka Village, a temporary base about 1,800 meters away from north of the village and a base about 1,600 meters away from west of the village between January 29 and February 1.
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February - 2 
Pakistani wives of former Kashmiri militants on February 2 protested in Srinagar demanding citizenship rights and travel documents from Jammu and Kashmir Government, reports Daily Excelsior. Scores of women assembled at the Press Enclave in Srinagar
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Pakistani wives of former Kashmiri militants on February 2 protested in Srinagar demanding citizenship rights and travel documents from Jammu and Kashmir Government, reports Daily Excelsior. Scores of women assembled at the Press Enclave in Srinagar and demanded permission from the Government to return to their native country. They raised slogans in favor of their demands and appealed Government to solve their issues on humanitarian grounds. The women had married to the Kashmiri men who had gone across the Line of Control (LoC) for arms training. However, they surrendered and returned to the Valley along with their families under the Government’s rehabilitation policy. The protesting women alleged that they were not given the promised rights and were denied the permission to meet their families. “We are unable to meet our parents, siblings, and relatives due to lack of travel documents. We haven’t seen them for past 10-15 years,” a protesting woman said, adding that she doesn’t have an Indian passport to travel to Pakistan.
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February - 2 
Police busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module involved in recent grenade attacks in Sopore area of Baramulla District on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore Javid Iqbal said that three persons were detain
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Police busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module involved in recent grenade attacks in Sopore area of Baramulla District on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore Javid Iqbal said that three persons were detained by Police on suspicion for questioning on the recent grenade attacks in Sopore area. He identified them as Ghulam Qadir Rather alias Kaisar, Aijaz Ahmad Khan and Owais Khalid. The SSP said that during the questioning, involvement of these three persons have surfaced, who confessed the commission of offence. “It was revealed that the JeM militants based in Sopore provided two grenades to these individuals for throwing on the security forces to cause life damage and injury to security personnel and installations and to instill fear among them, “he said.
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February - 2 
Pune city Police have arrested Anand Teltumbde in the Elgaar Parishad case for his alleged links with the CPI-Maoist, from the airport in Mumbai in the early hours of February 2 (today), reports The Indian Express. A special court in Pune had rejecte
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Pune city Police have arrested Anand Teltumbde in the Elgaar Parishad case for his alleged links with the CPI-Maoist, from the airport in Mumbai in the early hours of February 2 (today), reports The Indian Express. A special court in Pune had rejected Teltumbde’s anticipatory bail application on February 1. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Shivaji Pawar confirmed Teltumbde’s arrest and said that he will be produced before the special court in Pune today (February 2).
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February - 2 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a landmine, suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a combing operation in Langalakanta forest under K Balang Police limits in Sundargarh District of Odisha on
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a landmine, suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a combing operation in Langalakanta forest under K Balang Police limits in Sundargarh District of Odisha on February 2 morning, reports Kalinga TV. According to Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel detected a landmine weighing around 15 kilograms, while conducting combing operation in Langalakanta forest to check the Maoists during their observance of ‘Shaheed Saptah’ (Martyr’s week) in the area. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) safely defused the landmine.
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February - 2 February - 3
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two leaders of Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA) & All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) from West Karbi Anglong & Golaghat Districts in separate incidents, tweets Eastern Army Command. The arrests were made
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two leaders of Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA) & All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) from West Karbi Anglong & Golaghat Districts in separate incidents, tweets Eastern Army Command. The arrests were made on February 2 and February 3. Two pistols and two grenades were recovered from the militants.
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February - 2 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in total has been allocated INR 1039270 Million with special emphasis on improving border infrastructure of Police forces for the fiscal year 2019-2020, reports The week. Budgetary provision for Central Armed
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in total has been allocated INR 1039270 Million with special emphasis on improving border infrastructure of Police forces for the fiscal year 2019-2020, reports The week. Budgetary provision for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) is INR 716180 Million. CAPF included Assam Rifles (AR), Border Security Force (BSF) Indo-Tibetan Police Force (ITBP) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and National Security Guards (NSG). CRPF has been allocated 237420 Million in comparison to INR 226460 Million in previous year. BSF was allocated 196470 Million for 2019-2020 while it was allocated 185850 Million for the previous year. The Intelligence Bureau (IB), which is responsible in gathering internal intelligence, has been allocated INR 21980 Million for 2019-2020 while they were allocated 205600 Million in the previous fiscal year. The Special Protection Group, which is responsible for the security of the prime minister, former prime ministers and their close family members, has been allocated INR 5307 Million in comparison to INR 4110 million in the previous year. In the current budget, INR 51170 Million crore has been allocated for development of Police infrastructure, including constructions of barracks, residential quarters, purchase of vehicles, arms and ammunition. The 2019-20 budget allocated INR 3,3780 Million for modernisation of Police forces, INR 20000 Million for border infrastructure and management, INR 8250 Million for border area development programme and INR 8090 Million for relief and rehabilitation for migrants and repatriates in Jammu and Kashmir.
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February - 2 
An Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) leader, Nadeem Yaseen, was gunned down on February 2, near the parking plaza on New MA Jinnah Road in the Saddar neighbourhood of Karachi city (provincial capital of Sindh), reports thenews.com.pk. He was taken to the
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An Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) leader, Nadeem Yaseen, was gunned down on February 2, near the parking plaza on New MA Jinnah Road in the Saddar neighbourhood of Karachi city (provincial capital of Sindh), reports thenews.com.pk. He was taken to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, where he succumbed to his injuries. East Range Police Chief DIG Amir Farooqi said, Yaseen was returning home on his motorbike when three helmeted men on two motorcycles attacked him. The victim had suffered bullet wounds to the face and head. Farooqi said the victim was an ASWJ leader of Liaquatabad Town.
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February - 2 February - 3
On February 2, a senior member of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), Arman Luni, was killed in a Police crackdown on a sit-in being held in the Loralai District of Balochistan, reports Pakistan Today. The sit-in is being staged against continued vio
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On February 2, a senior member of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), Arman Luni, was killed in a Police crackdown on a sit-in being held in the Loralai District of Balochistan, reports Pakistan Today. The sit-in is being staged against continued violence and the alleged forced eviction of locals from the area in the backdrop of an attack of January 29. Nine people, including five civilians and three policemen, were killed and 21 others suffered injuries in suicide bombing and firing by militants on the office complex of the Zhob Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in Loralai. Later, Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal on February 3, took notice of the death of Luni and sought a report from commissioner of Zhob District, reports Daily Times. According to an official handout, Kamal has directed that the report be submitted to him within 48 hours.
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February - 2 
A local leader of the Taliban group has been killed together with seven other militants during the operations of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces(ANDSF) in Helmand province, The Khaama Press reports on February 3. The Ministry of Inter
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A local leader of the Taliban group has been killed together with seven other militants during the operations of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces(ANDSF) in Helmand province, The Khaama Press reports on February 3. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said the Taliban leader Qari Janan was killed in Highway 601 in Balochan area located in the outskirts of the provincial capital (Lashkargah). The statement further added that five militants also sustained injuries during the same operations. At least eight hideouts were also destroyed and some Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) which were planted by the militants in Balochan, Gul Agha, Asadullah and Kochian areas were discovered and defused, the statement by the MoI added.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said the Afghan National Defense (AND) and Security Forces would not accept transient peace, reports The Khaama Press. According to President Ghani, the Afghan Security Forces are moving towards s
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On February 2, Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said the Afghan National Defense (AND) and Security Forces would not accept transient peace, reports The Khaama Press. According to President Ghani, the Afghan Security Forces are moving towards self-sufficiency and would not accept a transient peace until a single a drop of blood remains in their body, emphasising that a peace deal which does not guarantee the role of security forces would not be able be acceptable. He assured that peace would be based on a deal which should clearly outline the role of the national defense and security forces. President Ghani also emphasised that the Afghan forces are prepared for generations, not for a day, for a year, a decade or one generation. He said the Security Forces have the responsibility to fight until a peace deal is reached and there would be no delay in this regard.
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February - 2 
The Chief Executive of Jamiat-e-Islami (JeI) party Ata Mohammad Noor stated the Moscow dialogue will strengthen peace efforts in Afghanistan, The Khaama Press reports on February 3. Confirming his participation in the summit, Noor said in a statement
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The Chief Executive of Jamiat-e-Islami (JeI) party Ata Mohammad Noor stated the Moscow dialogue will strengthen peace efforts in Afghanistan, The Khaama Press reports on February 3. Confirming his participation in the summit, Noor said in a statement “I alongside few prominent #Afghan leaders will be attending the intra-Afghan dialogue in Moscow which we firmly believe will be a pathway towards strengthening of the peace efforts led by the US and facilitated by other countries involved in the issue.” Noor further added “At the meeting in Moscow, we will be observing our national interests & the people’s will towards an enduring peace. At the meeting, I will also support the peace efforts led by US & will discuss solutions to bolster the efforts underway that will serve interests of our people.” The Moscow Summit will be organized on 5th and 6th of February in the capital city of Russia.
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February - 3 
A man was arrested with two grenades from a bus at Bokakhat in Golaghat District, reports Northeast Today on February 4. A revolver was also recovered from the arrestee. The arrested individual has been identified as Nirmal Tirki.
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A man was arrested with two grenades from a bus at Bokakhat in Golaghat District, reports Northeast Today on February 4. A revolver was also recovered from the arrestee. The arrested individual has been identified as Nirmal Tirki.
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February - 3 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set on fire 10 vehicles at Dulmi village in Ramgarh District of Jharkhand early on February 3, reports The Hindu. Around 15 Maoists, raided a private road construction company premises and fired in
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set on fire 10 vehicles at Dulmi village in Ramgarh District of Jharkhand early on February 3, reports The Hindu. Around 15 Maoists, raided a private road construction company premises and fired in the air to threaten the staff. They then poured petrol on the vehicles and set them on fire. Refusal to pay ‘levy’ (protection money) to the Maoists apparently led to the arson, Police said.
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February - 3 
Coordination Committee for Tribal Organizations, Assam (CCTOA) on February 3 took out a torchlight rally from Dawraijhar to Ambarishnagar along the Indo-Bhutan border under Tamulpur subdivision in Baksa District, reports Sentinel Assam. Protestors Al
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Coordination Committee for Tribal Organizations, Assam (CCTOA) on February 3 took out a torchlight rally from Dawraijhar to Ambarishnagar along the Indo-Bhutan border under Tamulpur subdivision in Baksa District, reports Sentinel Assam. Protestors All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU), All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) and many tribal organizations under the CCTOA joined the protest rally. They were protesting against granting of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities in Assam.
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February - 3 
On February 3, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant identified as ‘captain’ Laishram Raghumani alias Loingam was arrested from Moreh near Pillar No. 79 at Muslim Basti in Tengnoupal District, reports Imphal Free Press. He had joined UNL
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On February 3, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant identified as ‘captain’ Laishram Raghumani alias Loingam was arrested from Moreh near Pillar No. 79 at Muslim Basti in Tengnoupal District, reports Imphal Free Press. He had joined UNLF in 1998 and trained in eastern Nagaland.
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February - 3 
On February 3, seven Rohingya children were detained by Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Dharmanagar Railway Station in North Tripura District adjoining Assam, reports Nagaland Post. With this, 68 Rohingya Muslims, mostly children, have been apprehe
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On February 3, seven Rohingya children were detained by Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Dharmanagar Railway Station in North Tripura District adjoining Assam, reports Nagaland Post. With this, 68 Rohingya Muslims, mostly children, have been apprehended in Tripura and the Assam-Tripura border in two weeks. An RPF official stated that the children, all under 18, were handed over to Tripura Police on Sunday (February 3). The official also added that Railway tickets up to Badarpur (Assam) railway station were recovered from the detained children.
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February - 3 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on February 3 sent out a clear and stern message to the militants operating in the Valley as well as their mentors across the Line of Control (LoC) that the militancy will be crushed with full force and its backbone
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on February 3 sent out a clear and stern message to the militants operating in the Valley as well as their mentors across the Line of Control (LoC) that the militancy will be crushed with full force and its backbone will be broken even as he declared that surgical strikes carried out by India (in Pakistan in September 2016) has shown the world country’s new policy and tradition in tackling the terrorism, reports Daily Excelsior. During day-long visit to all three regions of the State on February 3, PM said, “Today the whole country is angry to see the killings of innocent and armless Kashmiri youths. (These Kashmiri boys are targeted) because these youths want to live and fulfill their dreams. But they are targeted by terrorism. This is the truth of terrorism here”, He added that the Indian Government will fight terrorism with all its might.
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February - 3 
Shutdown was observed on February 3 across Kashmir against the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reports Daily Excelsior. The shutdown was called by separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC). Most of the top leaders of APHC were either d
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Shutdown was observed on February 3 across Kashmir against the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reports Daily Excelsior. The shutdown was called by separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC). Most of the top leaders of APHC were either detained or kept under house arrest.
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February - 3 
Three unknown assailants shot and wounded on a father and daughter on February 3 at ChingkheiMayai Leikai in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Three unknown assailants shot and wounded on a father and daughter on February 3 at ChingkheiMayai Leikai in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 3 
The U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will leave intelligence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from the country, The Khaama Press reports on February 4. Trump stated, “We’ve been there for 19 years, almost, we are fightin
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The U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will leave intelligence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from the country, The Khaama Press reports on February 4. Trump stated, “We’ve been there for 19 years, almost, we are fighting very well. We’re fighting harder than ever before. And I think that they will- I think they’re tired and, I think everybody’s tired. We got to get out of these endless wars and bring our folks back home.” However, he said, “Now, that doesn’t mean we’re not going to be watching with intelligence. We’re going to be watching, and watching closely.” Trump also added that “And I’ll leave intelligence there. Real intelligence, by the way. I’ll leave intelligence there and if I see nests forming, I’ll do something about it.” President Trump had earlier vowed that he would bring American troops home if a peace deal was reached with the Taliban to end the war in Afghanistan.
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February - 3 
Maldives has begun installing the Coastal Radar Surveillance System (CSRR) donated to the Maldives by the Indian Government, reports Maldives Times on February 4. Chief of Defense Force of Maldives, Major-General Abdulla Shamaal confirmed the install
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Maldives has begun installing the Coastal Radar Surveillance System (CSRR) donated to the Maldives by the Indian Government, reports Maldives Times on February 4. Chief of Defense Force of Maldives, Major-General Abdulla Shamaal confirmed the installation of the radar system is now in progress. Shamaal, in his interview, said the peace and security of the Indian Ocean was a top priority to the Maldivian administration – something of equal importance to both Maldives and India. He said the radar system was necessary in order to protect the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone and stop the traffic of narcotics and other contraband.
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February - 4 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly ransacked a construction camp and set ablaze several vehicles near Desughati under Belghar Police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha late on February 4, reports Odisha Sun T
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly ransacked a construction camp and set ablaze several vehicles near Desughati under Belghar Police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha late on February 4, reports Odisha Sun Times.According to reports, around 15-20 Maoists barged into the camp and set vehicles on fire, which were used for construction of Belghar-Jhiripani road.
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February - 4 
According to reports, North east militant groups camping in Myanmar have come under pressure from the Myanmar Army and the militants have been forces to shift their camps a number of times in the last one month, reports Assam Tribune on February 4. A
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According to reports, North east militant groups camping in Myanmar have come under pressure from the Myanmar Army and the militants have been forces to shift their camps a number of times in the last one month, reports Assam Tribune on February 4. According to highly laced security sources, with the improvement of the relation between both countries, Myanmar has started putting pressure on the militant groups using the territory of that country as safe sanctuary. According to inputs available Myanmar army has not launched any offensive targeting the militant groups. According to security sources, active militant groups of the North East have bases in Myanmar and most of them use the facilities of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). They also added that though excat number of militants in Myanmar cannot be ascertained at least 2,000 north east militants are in Myanmar. This include 150 United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and 150 National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigwra (NDFB-S). Security agencies are of the view that the striking power of the militant groups is now limited to few areas after they lost their bases in Bhutan and Bangladesh and if they lose their bases in Myanmar, it would be impossible for the ultras to sustain themselves.
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February - 4 
Another bag of explosives was recovered from Jagiroad in Morigaon District. The bag contained 160 pieces of gelatine sticks in eight packets and 500 pieces of detonators in five packets. Both recoveries were made from Awadh Assam express. Police are
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Another bag of explosives was recovered from Jagiroad in Morigaon District. The bag contained 160 pieces of gelatine sticks in eight packets and 500 pieces of detonators in five packets. Both recoveries were made from Awadh Assam express. Police are reportedly exploring the possibility of extremist plan for a major strike in Assam.
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February - 4 
As many as 191 local youth joined various militant outfits in Jammu and Kashmir last year (2018), 65 more than 2017, a senior army official said on February 4, reports Greater Kashmir. The new recruits mostly hailed from the restive southern Kashmir
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As many as 191 local youth joined various militant outfits in Jammu and Kashmir last year (2018), 65 more than 2017, a senior army official said on February 4, reports Greater Kashmir. The new recruits mostly hailed from the restive southern Kashmir region, he said. In 2017, 126 locals had joined militant ranks, the official said. The southern Kashmir districts of Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag have become a “breeding ground for militants” with many youths joining their rank and file, the official said, adding that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) find more recruits. He said of 191 recruits in 2018, 139 alone hailed from southern Kashmir areas - the highest 59 from Pulwama. According to the official, in 2016, 88 Kashmiri youth had joined militancy; in 2015, 66; 2014, 53; 2013, 16, 2012, 21; 2011, 23; and in 2010, 54.
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February - 4 
Five Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in Saharanpur’s Deoband town were arrested on February 4, reports Times of India. They were arrested after a raid near a location near Railway station in Saharanpur following an input from a local intellig
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Five Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in Saharanpur’s Deoband town were arrested on February 4, reports Times of India. They were arrested after a raid near a location near Railway station in Saharanpur following an input from a local intelligence unit. Over a period of time, western UP has emerged as a safe haven for illegal migrants from Bangladesh. However, some of them were later discovered to be members of militant groups from Bangladesh such as Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT).
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February - 4 
Naxalites[Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] cadres of the Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), a splinter group of the former Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), set on fire four Poclain machines and one jeep in Manadohar village under Naudiha Bazar Police lim
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Naxalites[Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] cadres of the Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), a splinter group of the former Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), set on fire four Poclain machines and one jeep in Manadohar village under Naudiha Bazar Police limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 4, reports Punjab Kesari. At least 10 RCC cadres raided a stone mine in the village owned by one Sambhu Saav, snatched the mobile phones from the employees, poured petrol on the vehicles and set them on fire, Police said. Refusal to pay ‘levy’ (protection money) to the RCC outfit apparently led to the arson, Police said.
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February - 4 
On February 4 an unspecified quantity of explosives were recovered from a residential campus of an individual identified as TakhellambamRajendro Singh in Bishnupur ward in Bishnupur District, reports Imphal Free Press. A team of security personnel re
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On February 4 an unspecified quantity of explosives were recovered from a residential campus of an individual identified as TakhellambamRajendro Singh in Bishnupur ward in Bishnupur District, reports Imphal Free Press. A team of security personnel recovered the explosives after Rajendro Singh notified the authorities.
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February - 4 
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on February 4 state in Assam Assembly that new system of repatriation of illegal migrants where Bangladesh security forces are taking back their people is in the place and the push-back procedure
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on February 4 state in Assam Assembly that new system of repatriation of illegal migrants where Bangladesh security forces are taking back their people is in the place and the push-back procedure is no longer followed, reports Assam Tribune. Replying to a question by legislator Binanda Kumar Saikia, Patowary, underlining the steps taken to implement the Assam Accord, said since 1985 till August, 2018, a total of 6,26,793 cases have been registered at different Foreigners Tribunals. The minister stated that ‘Of them, 108815 have been declared as Indian citizens and 103764 have been declared as foreigners. Of the total declared foreigners, 29829 have been deported till date.
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February - 4 
Police with assistance of Army’s 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and CRPF arrested a JeM operative, identified as Hazaif Ahmed Bhat from Daulatpora in Kreeri in Baramulla District on February 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that he was an active con
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Police with assistance of Army’s 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and CRPF arrested a JeM operative, identified as Hazaif Ahmed Bhat from Daulatpora in Kreeri in Baramulla District on February 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that he was an active conduit of JeM operating in Sopore and Baramulla areas. Upon his instance, Police has recovered one hand grenade and other incriminating material.
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February - 4 
Stone-pelting clashes erupted in Tarigam village of Kulgam District on February 4 after Security Forces (SFs) launched searches in the area against militants, reports Daily Excelsior. Police, Army’s RR and CRPF jointly carried out the operation after
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Stone-pelting clashes erupted in Tarigam village of Kulgam District on February 4 after Security Forces (SFs) launched searches in the area against militants, reports Daily Excelsior. Police, Army’s RR and CRPF jointly carried out the operation after specific input about presence of militants in the area. Youth from the area took to streets and clashed with SFs after the search operation was launched.
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February - 4 
Supreme Court (SC) alleged that State and Central Government were not allowing NRC work to continue, reports Assam Tribune on February 5. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, while declining to exte
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Supreme Court (SC) alleged that State and Central Government were not allowing NRC work to continue, reports Assam Tribune on February 5. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, while declining to extend the July 31 deadline for completion of the NRC exercise, slammed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for its plea seeking to suspend NRC work for two weeks keeping in mind the role of central armed police forces (CAPF) in election duty.Attorney General (AG) KK Venugopal told the court that in 2014 general elections, 2,500 companies of CAPF were deployed and in 2019, it is likely to go up to 2,700 companies. Putting forward the requirement of CAPF for the conduct of Lok Sabha elections, the AG told the court that they would require withdrawing some of those currently posted in Assam.
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February - 4 
Supreme Court (SC), on February 4, rejected the bail plea of arrested Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, in the Nayagarh Police Station attack case, reports The Pioneer. Panda, who was arrested in July 2014, had moved the Odisha High Court in 2018 seeki
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Supreme Court (SC), on February 4, rejected the bail plea of arrested Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, in the Nayagarh Police Station attack case, reports The Pioneer. Panda, who was arrested in July 2014, had moved the Odisha High Court in 2018 seeking bail in the case. However, the plea was squashed. He had then moved the SC challenging the High Court’s decision. Hearing Panda’s bail plea, a Bench of the SC comprising Justices NV Ramana and Deepak Gupta rejected it. Currently, Panda is lodged in the Berhampur Circle Jail.
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February - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 4 arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Magray from Awantipora in Pulwama District who was allegedly involved in 2017 attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) G
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 4 arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Magray from Awantipora in Pulwama District who was allegedly involved in 2017 attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre at Lethpora in Pulwama, reports Daily Excelsior. A spokesperson of NIA said that Fayaz Ahmad Magray, a resident of village Lethpora in Awantipora in Pulwama was arrested for his involvement in CRPF group centre attack at Lethpora in 2017. He said that the attack on CRPF Group Centre in Lethpora was carried out in December 2017 by three militants of JeM.
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February - 4 
Three bags containing detonators and gelatine sticks were found abandoned on a platform at Guwahati Railway Station on February 4, reports The Hindu. Police found 440 pieces of gelatine sticks in 22 packets, 700 pieces of detonators in seven packets
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Three bags containing detonators and gelatine sticks were found abandoned on a platform at Guwahati Railway Station on February 4, reports The Hindu. Police found 440 pieces of gelatine sticks in 22 packets, 700 pieces of detonators in seven packets and three bundles of fuse wire.
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February - 4 
Tripura Chakma Students’ Association (TCSA) stated that news report about over 400 Chakmas from Arunachal Pradesh reportedly taking shelter in Tripura was fake news, reports Northeast Today on February 4. In a press meet TCSA officials stated that ‘A
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Tripura Chakma Students’ Association (TCSA) stated that news report about over 400 Chakmas from Arunachal Pradesh reportedly taking shelter in Tripura was fake news, reports Northeast Today on February 4. In a press meet TCSA officials stated that ‘A rumor and fake news is being published in many online and daily newspapers since 1st February 2019, prominently crediting the source from UNI.’ TCSA leaders raised concern over the fact that in the wake of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) controversy, this kind of ‘Fake News’ has a potential to create law and order problem.
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February - 4 
A shutter-down strike was observed in Quetta on February 4, while areas of Balochistan where the Pakhtun population is concentrated were shut down in protest against the death of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader Arman Loni, reports Daily Times.
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A shutter-down strike was observed in Quetta on February 4, while areas of Balochistan where the Pakhtun population is concentrated were shut down in protest against the death of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader Arman Loni, reports Daily Times. The call for a shutter-down strike was given by Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) to protest against Loni’s death, which allegedly occurred during a sit-in in Loralai on February 2. The Awami National Party (ANP), Balochistan National Party (BNP), National Party and the traders’ community backed the call for strike.
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February - 4 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 4, extended the judicial remand of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Rizvi and five other accused until February 8, reports Daily Times.Rizvi, Afzal Qadri, Pir Ejaz Ashrafi, Farooqul Hasan, Shafqa
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 4, extended the judicial remand of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Rizvi and five other accused until February 8, reports Daily Times.Rizvi, Afzal Qadri, Pir Ejaz Ashrafi, Farooqul Hasan, Shafqat Jamil and Waheed Noor appeared before ATC admin judge Sheikh Sajjad amid heavy security after the expiration of their 14-day judicial remand. The TLP leaders were taken into ‘protective custody’ on November 23, 2018, after registration of a case against them for damaging property and vandalism during violent protests following a Supreme Court verdict that acquitted Asia Bibi in a blasphemy case in 2018.On November 22, 2018 a two-member bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Musheer Alam had reserved its verdict in the case after dishing out severe criticism to the attorney general, media regulator and other stakeholders.
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February - 4 
In a major development, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on February 4, decided to shift the ongoing money laundering case from Karachi to Islamabad, reports Daily Times.The NAB filed an appeal before a banking court in Karachi to transfer th
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In a major development, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on February 4, decided to shift the ongoing money laundering case from Karachi to Islamabad, reports Daily Times.The NAB filed an appeal before a banking court in Karachi to transfer the case pertaining to laundering of billions of PKR through fictitious bank accounts to Islamabad.Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, his sister FaryalTalpur, Zardari’s close aides Hussain Lawai and Anwar Majeed are among 32 people being investigated by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the case.The move comes in the wake of a Supreme Court judgment in the case wherein the joint investigation team (JIT) report and evidence collected was transmitted to the bureau for further investigations.
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February - 4 
Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, is staging protests across the country on February 4 (today), against the recently-endorsed National Medical Education Bill by the Government, in various parts of the country including the capital, rep
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Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, is staging protests across the country on February 4 (today), against the recently-endorsed National Medical Education Bill by the Government, in various parts of the country including the capital, reports My Republica. Taking strong objection to the National Medical Education Bill by force amid its protest in the parliament, the NC has argued that the bill failed to honor the agreements reached in the past with senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC who ended his 16th fast-unto-death last week. The NC leaders and cadres are holding protest in all district headquarter. The NC has denounced the Government move to endorse the Bill with force, undermining the voice of main opposition party in the parliament.
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February - 4 
The opposition party Nepali Congress (NC), on February 4, organised a nationwide protest against the Government’s ‘authoritarian’ move of forcibly getting the National Medical Education Bill endorsed from the Parliament as well as its failure to main
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The opposition party Nepali Congress (NC), on February 4, organised a nationwide protest against the Government’s ‘authoritarian’ move of forcibly getting the National Medical Education Bill endorsed from the Parliament as well as its failure to maintain law and order and control corruption, reports The Himalayan Times. The NC also raised the issue of a meeting of the Constitutional Council convened in the absence of leader of the Opposition Sher Bahadur Deuba. The meeting convened on January 20 had recommended chairpersons for the five constitutional commissions. The party took out rallies across all 77 Districts, where participants chanted slogans such as ‘stop authoritarian style’, ‘follow parliamentary norms’, ‘control murder and violence’, ‘deliver justice to Nirmala Panta’, ‘control skyrocketing prices’, and ‘roll back exorbitant tax hikes’, among others.
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February - 4 
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on February 4 declared that he strongly opposes the idea of the proposed National Government, reports Colombo Page. Addressing the nation at the 71st National Independence Day celebrations in Colombo on Febru
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Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on February 4 declared that he strongly opposes the idea of the proposed National Government, reports Colombo Page. Addressing the nation at the 71st National Independence Day celebrations in Colombo on February 4 the President said the proposed National Government is simply an attempt to increase the number of cabinet ministers and provide privileges to the ministers at the people's expense. Calling the move unethical the President said the people's wish is to limit the Cabinet to 25 ministers. President Sirisena stressed that the present administration should focus on serving the general public.
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February - 4 
At least six militants of the Taliban group and Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) were killed during separate airstrikes conducted in Nangarhar and Uruzgan provinces of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press. According to the informed military sources, a
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At least six militants of the Taliban group and Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) were killed during separate airstrikes conducted in Nangarhar and Uruzgan provinces of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press. According to the informed military sources, a coalition air strike killed 3 IS-K fighters in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province. The sources further added that another coalition air strike killed 1 Taliban fighter in Tarin Kot District of Uruzgan Province. The coalition forces also carried out an airstrike in Nahr-e-Saraj district of Helmand Province leaving 2 Taliban militants dead, the sources added.
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February - 4 
Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on February 4 stated that the main obstacle to reach peace was Taliban’s position, adding that no change has been made in vision and position of the Taliban, a group that wanted to strengthen its position by wasting
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Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on February 4 stated that the main obstacle to reach peace was Taliban’s position, adding that no change has been made in vision and position of the Taliban, a group that wanted to strengthen its position by wasting the time, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Abdullah said that one of regional countries is seeking a puppet or weak government in Afghanistan, but other countries do not want return of Taliban to power in the country. Pointing to reports of US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan, the country’s chief executive said that part of the forces would possibly leave, but it would not mean “doomsday”, adding that the burden of most of fighting and maintaining of security was on shoulders of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). However, chief executive said there was a possibility that the number of foreign forces would decline but no such instructions have been given so far.
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February - 4 
Five armed Taliban terrorists were killed in an operation of commando forces in Khak-e-Safeed District of Farah Province in the night of February 4, reports Bakhtar News Agency. The commando forces attacked on a hideout of terrorists in the district
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Five armed Taliban terrorists were killed in an operation of commando forces in Khak-e-Safeed District of Farah Province in the night of February 4, reports Bakhtar News Agency. The commando forces attacked on a hideout of terrorists in the district in which five Taliban terrorist were killed, two wounded and 12 others were detained.
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February - 4 
Over 900 people were killed in violence in Afghanistan in January 2019, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The report citing different sources show 986 people were killed and 839 others injured in 29 of the country’s 34 provinces in January. In December, 2
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Over 900 people were killed in violence in Afghanistan in January 2019, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The report citing different sources show 986 people were killed and 839 others injured in 29 of the country’s 34 provinces in January. In December, 2018, at least 1,121 people lost their lives and 475 others wounded during 140 different attacks, compared 131 attacks in January.
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February - 4 
The Chief Executive of the Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah said that one of the regional countries is seeking to turn Afghanistan into a puppet state, The Khaama Press reports on February 5.Abdullah said “Is there a country in the region that to s
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The Chief Executive of the Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah said that one of the regional countries is seeking to turn Afghanistan into a puppet state, The Khaama Press reports on February 5.Abdullah said “Is there a country in the region that to see its interests in persistent war in Afghanistan? Is it the international community that seeks persistent war?Unfortunately, one of the regional countries want a puppet government or the country be ruled by a weak government.” Abdullah admitted that the Government has not been able to find a solution to the issue and the condition that exists is not acceptable to the people of Afghanistan.He also added that the consensus that existed after the fall of Taliban regime does not exist anymore since the situation has changed regionally and globally.
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February - 4 
The local officials in Baghlan Province confirm that a number of Afghan Local Police (ALP) forces have lost their lives in an attack by Taliban militants in Markazi District of the province, late on February 4, reports The Khaama Press. A security so
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The local officials in Baghlan Province confirm that a number of Afghan Local Police (ALP) forces have lost their lives in an attack by Taliban militants in Markazi District of the province, late on February 4, reports The Khaama Press. A security source confirmed that 10 Afghan Local Police personnel lost their lives in the attack which triggered clashes that continued for two hours. According to the official, at least four Taliban militants were also killed and five others were wounded during the clash with the Afghan Local Police forces.
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February - 4 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) says a large-scale Taliban attack has been repulsed in the outskirts of Kunduz city, The Khaama Press reports on February 5. The Ministry also added that the security personnel have also suffered casualties during the cl
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) says a large-scale Taliban attack has been repulsed in the outskirts of Kunduz city, The Khaama Press reports on February 5. The Ministry also added that the security personnel have also suffered casualties during the clash but did not elaborate further regarding the exact number of the security forces who have lost their lives.According to a statement released by the MoD, the Taliban militants launched a large-scale attack on security posts at around 1:00 am local time which was repulsed by the Security Forces (SFs).The statement further added that the clash left at least 22 militants dead and 18 others wounded.
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February - 4 
US senators, across party lines, on February 4 supported an amendment against plans to withdraw troops out of Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The lawmakers, voting in favour of the American military stay in the war-torn country, warned a pr
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US senators, across party lines, on February 4 supported an amendment against plans to withdraw troops out of Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The lawmakers, voting in favour of the American military stay in the war-torn country, warned a precipitous pullout could let al Qaeda and Islamic State regroup there. According to Al-Jazeera, a majority of 70 senators voted for the text that was opposed by 26. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader of the Senate, sponsored the measure. Only three of the 53 Republicans in the Senate opposed the amendment, which will eventually be incorporated into a broader security bill on the Middle East. The measure says the terrorist outfits still pose a serious threat to the US, warning that a precipitous withdrawal could "allow terrorists to regroup, destabilize critical regions and create vacuums that could be filled by Iran or Russia." The amendment, which is nonbinding, will encourage co-operation between the White House and Congress to develop long-term strategies in Afghanistan and Syria. In December 2018, US President Donald Trump said he would be pulling troops out roughly half of the 14,000 US forces stationed in Afghanistan.
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February - 5 
A ‘militia member’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in connection with three cases of Maoist violence, was arrested by the Police during a vehicle-checking drive at Kaliveru crossroads in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-d
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A ‘militia member’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in connection with three cases of Maoist violence, was arrested by the Police during a vehicle-checking drive at Kaliveru crossroads in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 5 morning, reports The Hindu.The Police identified the arrested person as Madakam Idumaiah (35), operating in Charla area bordering Chhattisgarh. Idumaiah, a native of Rallapuram in the same Mandal, was heading towards Charla town when a joint squad of local Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested him, Police said. Idumaiah was allegedly involved in a murder case and two other cases of Maoist violence under Charla Police Station limits.
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February - 5 
As Mumbai and Karnataka Police are preparing the extradition requests for Ravi Pujari who was arrested in Senegal on January 22, Government of India (GoI) is set to seek his deportation, reports The Indian Express on February 6. While the extradition
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As Mumbai and Karnataka Police are preparing the extradition requests for Ravi Pujari who was arrested in Senegal on January 22, Government of India (GoI) is set to seek his deportation, reports The Indian Express on February 6. While the extradition process could take a few months after the Indian government and Pujari are both given a hearing, if Senegal agrees to deport Pujari, he could be in the country within a matter of days. A source in the security establishment said, “Efforts are being made at the diplomatic level with Senegal to get him deported. It will hasten the process of getting him back to the country’. Meanwhile, sources said that the Mumbai Police was informed about the operation to detain Pujari around January 19 and was kept in the loop once the operation was successful.
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February - 5 
At least nine persons were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during overnight raids in two villages of Pulwama District on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs raided Arigam and Arihal villages of Pulwama District and picked up as many as nin
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At least nine persons were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during overnight raids in two villages of Pulwama District on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs raided Arigam and Arihal villages of Pulwama District and picked up as many as nine persons.While eight persons were arrested from Arigam, one was arrested from Arihal. SFs interrogated them for their alleged role in various stone-pelting incidents.
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February - 5 
Earlier on February 5, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested for extorting from shops in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as VinokaZhimomi. INR 1340 was recovered from the arre
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Earlier on February 5, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested for extorting from shops in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as VinokaZhimomi. INR 1340 was recovered from the arrestee.
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February - 5 
Five extortionists of unspecified militant affiliation was arrested for extorting money from truck drivers at 4th mile in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrestees were identified as Mughavi ,ZhimokaZhimo, KuhoviZhimo, Akum Yim , NilotoKinimi a
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Five extortionists of unspecified militant affiliation was arrested for extorting money from truck drivers at 4th mile in Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrestees were identified as Mughavi ,ZhimokaZhimo, KuhoviZhimo, Akum Yim , NilotoKinimi and Ronex.
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February - 5 
Government of India (GoI) on February 5 declared Jammu and Kashmir based Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) as a terrorist organisation, reports UNI. According to a statement by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), ‘Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen’ came into existe
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Government of India (GoI) on February 5 declared Jammu and Kashmir based Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) as a terrorist organisation, reports UNI. According to a statement by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), ‘Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen’ came into existence in the year 1990 with the objective of “liberation of Kashmir” and has been actively pursuing the same by way of acts of terror. TuM has carried out a number of terrorist attacks besides subversive acts like grenade attacks, weapons snatching incidents, supporting groups such as Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in terms of financial and logistic support. TuM is also actively involved in running terrorist training centres for Kashmiri youth and is likely to recruit more youth from the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the statement read and added that the members of TuM are getting financial and logistic support from their handlers who are based in abroad.
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February - 5 
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the maximum number of terror violence incidents in 2018 as compared to the four years before that, whereas such incidents in the country’s north east and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-hit areas saw a marginal drop in the sam
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Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the maximum number of terror violence incidents in 2018 as compared to the four years before that, whereas such incidents in the country’s north east and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-hit areas saw a marginal drop in the same comparative period, the Government of India told the Parliament on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior.Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir furnished a statement in the Lok Sabha(Lower house of Parliament) on a question related to details of terrorist, insurgent and extremist incidents that took place in the country between 2014 and 2018.The reply said a total of 614 terrorist incidents took place last year in Jammu and Kashmir that led to the killing of a maximum of 91 Security Forces (SFs) personnel and 257 terrorists over a five-year period. In these incidents in 2018, 38 civilians were also killed, Ahir said.
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February - 5 
Kerala Police have started deradicalization classed in northern Districts of Kerala, reports Manorama online. An officer stated that, who interacted with the families of those who left for Syria from Kannur and are suspected to have joined the Islami
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Kerala Police have started deradicalization classed in northern Districts of Kerala, reports Manorama online. An officer stated that, who interacted with the families of those who left for Syria from Kannur and are suspected to have joined the Islamic State (IS), said that the classes are being conducted as per the special order of DGP Loknath Behera to tackle the growing instances of radicalisation. Classes are being conducted in Kannur, Kozhikode and Kasaragod Districts from where youngsters have left to join IS. With the recent disappearance of 10, the number of people leaving the state to join IS has crossed 100. The government is taking the help of the Imams (priests) of mosques in the area as well as the voluntary Muslim organisations to spread awareness.
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February - 5 
Nawanshahr District Court on February 5 announced life imprisonment to three Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants, reports The Tribune. The militants were identified as Arvinder Singh, Surjit Singh and Ranjit Singh. They were charged under Sec
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Nawanshahr District Court on February 5 announced life imprisonment to three Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants, reports The Tribune. The militants were identified as Arvinder Singh, Surjit Singh and Ranjit Singh. They were charged under Section 121 (waging, or attempting to wage war), along with 10 years of imprisonment under Section 121 (a) (Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121) of Indian Penal Code (IPC). As per information, Arvinder had migrated to Doha (Qatar) in 2011, where he came into contact with the BKI. He was preparing to recruit members for the BKI when he was arrested three years ago.
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February - 5 
North East Indigenous People’s Forum (NEIPF) chief convener and United Liberation Front of Asom-pro talk faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on February 5 stated that status of peace talks was vague and unclear, reports Northeast Today. He also add
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North East Indigenous People’s Forum (NEIPF) chief convener and United Liberation Front of Asom-pro talk faction (ULFA-PTF) leader Anup Chetia on February 5 stated that status of peace talks was vague and unclear, reports Northeast Today. He also added that there will be clarity on the issue once the Centre takes a final decision on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB). Former ULFA ‘general secretary’ also claimed that surrendered cadre of the ULFA are not involved in any criminal or violence activities. He also added that NEIPF chief convener said that he had tried to appeal to Paresh Barau to join the peace talks but till date he has not responded. According to him Paresh Baruah may be hesitant after seeing the delay to resolve the Naga peace talk which has been lingering since 1997.
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February - 5 
Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing two rounds of rocket launchers towards an Army camp along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. However, Indian troops didn’t ret
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Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing two rounds of rocket launchers towards an Army camp along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. However, Indian troops didn’t retaliate as there were huge processions of civilians passing close to the LoC on Pakistan side on the occasion of ‘Solidarity Day’ in Pakistan.Official sources confirmed that timing of targeting Indian Army camps and posts by the Pakistani troops was deliberately chosen when the processions by the civilians were crossing Pakistan side of the LoC as retaliation by the Indian side would have led to civilian casualties giving Pakistan a chance to blame India for civilian killings. Sources said, “As soon as processions started in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) across Poonch districts on the occasion of ‘Solidarity Day’, Pakistan army fired two rockets targeting forward posts of Indian troops in Jhallas in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district and simultaneously resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing in civilian areas of Jhallas and Digwar.Sources also said the rockets launched by the Pakistan army aiming Army camps and posts failed to hit the targets and exploded harmlessly. There were no casualties or damage in the two rocket explosions.
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February - 5 
SFs on February 5 conducted search operation in several border and surrounding villages of Samba District after some children told Police that they had spotted suspicious movement at village Manohar Gopala, reports Daily Excelsior.Getting tip off fro
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SFs on February 5 conducted search operation in several border and surrounding villages of Samba District after some children told Police that they had spotted suspicious movement at village Manohar Gopala, reports Daily Excelsior.Getting tip off from the civilians, SFs conducted joint search operation in the villages but no suspicious movement was observed anywhere. Later, search operation was called off in the evening.
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February - 5 
Soon after firing rockets, Pakistan army resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on forward Indian posts and civilian areas in Jhallas and Digwar areas of Poonch District on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Several mortar shells fell in the
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Soon after firing rockets, Pakistan army resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on forward Indian posts and civilian areas in Jhallas and Digwar areas of Poonch District on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Several mortar shells fell in the civilian areas in which the people had narrow escape.Shelling and firing continued for about two hours, sources said.Several mortar shells fell close to houses of the civilians and open fields and exploded with bangs.
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February - 5 
Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel of Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Nuapada District of Odisha on February 5 night, reports The Pioneer. Acting on intelligence in puts about the movement of Maoist c
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Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel of Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Nuapada District of Odisha on February 5 night, reports The Pioneer. Acting on intelligence in puts about the movement of Maoist cadres in Patdhara Reserve Forest area in the District, six SOG teams led by the Nuapada Superintendent of Police (SP) launched a massive combing operation and unearthed a Maoist camp, belonging to the Mainpur-Nuapada Division in the forest area near Khatfar village under the Boden Police Station. During search, five tiffin bombs, three UPS batteries, two kilograms gun powder, electrical wires, uniforms, red flag and many other articles were seized from the spot, Police said.
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February - 5 
Special Operations Team (SOT), on February 5, busted a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested 10 persons from Saroor Nagar in Hyderabad, reports The Hans India. The accused are identified as E Rajesh, Roshan Mahaboob Shaik, B Sukesh, I Durga
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Special Operations Team (SOT), on February 5, busted a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested 10 persons from Saroor Nagar in Hyderabad, reports The Hans India. The accused are identified as E Rajesh, Roshan Mahaboob Shaik, B Sukesh, I Durga Prasad, Mohammed Baba, Mohammed Shakeel, P Dharani, a dental doctor, K Srinivas, I Srinivas Chandrasekhar, realtor, Mohammed Ismail. A manhunt has been launched to nab the absconders Rajashekhar and Suresh Naidu. FICN was circulated in cattle markets at Ibrahimpatnam (Ranga Reddy District), Choutuppal (Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Shadnagar, Nalgonda (Nalgonda District). Police recovered FICN worth INR 3,12,5000.
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February - 5 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Government is committed to complete the National Registry of Citizens (NRC) process in Assam within the stipulated time and ensure that neither any Indian national’s name is excluded nor any foreigner’s n
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Government is committed to complete the National Registry of Citizens (NRC) process in Assam within the stipulated time and ensure that neither any Indian national’s name is excluded nor any foreigner’s name included in the final NRC, reports Assam Tribune on February 5. Singh said the Home Ministry has made available necessary funds and resources to the State government so that the NRC work is completed in a time-bound and impartial manner.
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February - 5 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that it has launched a recruitment drive to fill over 76,000 vacancies in Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), reports The Hindu on February 6. Of the 76,578 vacancies, 54,953 are for the post of constable (
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that it has launched a recruitment drive to fill over 76,000 vacancies in Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), reports The Hindu on February 6. Of the 76,578 vacancies, 54,953 are for the post of constable (general duty). Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has the highest number of 21,566 vacancies of constables, followed by Border Security Force (BSF) (16,984), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) (8,546), Indo-Tibetan Police Force (ITBP) 4,126 and Assam Rifles (AR) 3,076. According to a UMHA statement ‘There are 1,073 vacancies in various CAPFs at the level of Sub-Inspector (GD). BSF has the highest number of 508 vacancies, followed by CRPF (274), SSB (206) and ITBP (85).’
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February - 5 
Police arrested 22 leaders of the Nepal Students’ Union (NSU), the student wing of the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC), from Kathmandu on the charge of obstructing various roads in Kathmandu and Pokhara on February 5, reports My Republica. The N
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Police arrested 22 leaders of the Nepal Students’ Union (NSU), the student wing of the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC), from Kathmandu on the charge of obstructing various roads in Kathmandu and Pokhara on February 5, reports My Republica. The NSU leaders were obstructing the roads demanding the release of NSU leaders Parasuram Basnet, Difan Bhujel and Binaya Paudel who were arrested on February 2, for allegedly setting a government vehicle on fire in Pokhara. The trio was accused of setting the vehicle on fire amidst a nationwide campaign of the student organization to stop the misuse of Government vehicles during public holidays. Police informed that NSU Chairman Nain Singh Mahar, Vice-president Nabin Rai, foreign relations advisor Dambar Sunar, central committee member Prem Shahi and nine other leaders of NSU were arrested for obstructing the road at Baneshwar. Similarly, five other leaders were arrested from Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus. Police also arrested four NSU leaders in Pokhara for obstructing a road demanding the release of the three arrested leaders.
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February - 5 
Bangladesh Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina, on February 5, termed terrorism and militancy as a worldwide problem, and said her Government has been able to control both of them, reports Dhaka Tribune. She also added that ‘But we will have to continu
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Bangladesh Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina, on February 5, termed terrorism and militancy as a worldwide problem, and said her Government has been able to control both of them, reports Dhaka Tribune. She also added that ‘But we will have to continue our drives against militancy and terrorism, and we should have a strategy to thwart any possible militant attacks promptly, while increasing intelligence surveillance and training’. The PM also praised Police in rooting out terrorism and militancy.
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February - 5 
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has made clear on February 5, that Afghan politicians attending the Moscow, Russia, conference do not have executive power and are not officially representing the country, reports pajhwok.com. The involvement of his admi
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has made clear on February 5, that Afghan politicians attending the Moscow, Russia, conference do not have executive power and are not officially representing the country, reports pajhwok.com. The involvement of his administration as the decision-maker was a must, said the President, whose government has so far been excluded from talks between Taliban and the US. As Afghan opposition politicians, including Hamid Karzai, met Taliban representatives in Moscow, the President said: “At the end of any peace deal, the decision-maker will be the government of Afghanistan.” He added, “Let hundreds of such meetings be held, but these would only be on paper unless there is an agreement by the Afghan government and Afghanistan’s legal institutions.”
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February - 5 
As many as eight armed oppositions were killed during artillery attack carried out by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in vicinity of Arghandab District of Zabul Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on February 6. According to another report, Afghan securit
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As many as eight armed oppositions were killed during artillery attack carried out by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in vicinity of Arghandab District of Zabul Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on February 6. According to another report, Afghan security troops by discovering and defusing six rounds of different type of mines succeeded to prevent several bloodiest incidents in crowded areas of Zabul Province. The mine had been planted by Taliban militants and discovered by Afghan SFs with cooperation of local people.
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February - 5 
At least three Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the coalition forces in Sangin District of Helmand Province, Khamma Press reports on February 6. In the meantime, both the Afghan and coalition forces conduct regular ground op
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At least three Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the coalition forces in Sangin District of Helmand Province, Khamma Press reports on February 6. In the meantime, both the Afghan and coalition forces conduct regular ground operations and airstrikes to suppress the anti-government militants who are continuously attempting to expand foothold and insurgency in Helmand and other restive provinces in the South.
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February - 5 
Five members of Taliban group were killed during Afghan Security Forces’ (SFs) attack in different parts of Maiwand District of Kandahar Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on February 6. Senior Commander of Afghan National Army (ANA) in south said tha
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Five members of Taliban group were killed during Afghan Security Forces’ (SFs) attack in different parts of Maiwand District of Kandahar Province, bakhtarnews.com reports on February 6. Senior Commander of Afghan National Army (ANA) in south said that five anti-government militias were killed and three more were injured following the attack. The insurgents were busy on organising a series of terrorist and destructive activities that targeted and killed.
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February - 5 
Nine militants were killed and six others were wounded in air raids of Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Urozgan province on February 5, reports bakhtarnews.com. The militants were suppressed in parts of Khas, Charcheno Districts and suburb of Trenkot
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Nine militants were killed and six others were wounded in air raids of Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Urozgan province on February 5, reports bakhtarnews.com. The militants were suppressed in parts of Khas, Charcheno Districts and suburb of Trenkot city. Afghan National Army (ANA) senior commander said, the Taliban were suppressed while organising a series of terrorist attacks. It is mentionable that four strongholds of Taliban with all war equipment have been demolished.
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February - 5 
Ten Taliban militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in separate incidents in Nangarhar Province on February 5, reports bakhtarnews.com. The clashes occurred by national security official on Taliban strongholds in Sourkhrod and Hesarak District
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Ten Taliban militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in separate incidents in Nangarhar Province on February 5, reports bakhtarnews.com. The clashes occurred by national security official on Taliban strongholds in Sourkhrod and Hesarak Districts. Ataullah Khogyani spokesman for Nangarhar Governor said 10 insurgents have been killed in the raid.
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February - 5 
The Taliban demanded a new Constitution for Afghanistan and promised an ‘inclusive Islamic system’ to govern the country at a gathering with senior Afghan politicians in Russia on February 5, that excluded the Kabul Government, reports The Khaama Pre
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The Taliban demanded a new Constitution for Afghanistan and promised an ‘inclusive Islamic system’ to govern the country at a gathering with senior Afghan politicians in Russia on February 5, that excluded the Kabul Government, reports The Khaama Press.The Taliban’s manifesto, outlined in Moscow before some of Afghanistan’s most influential leaders, comes a week after the Taliban held unprecedented six-day talks with US negotiators in Doha, Qatar about ending the 17-year war. “The Kabul government constitution is invalid. It has been imported from the West and is an obstacle to peace,” Sher Abbas Stanikzai, who headed the Taliban delegation stated. “It is conflicted. We want an Islamic constitution,” he said, adding that the new charter would be drafted by Islamic scholars.“It is responsibility of all the Afghans to end foreign invasion,” Stanikzai said, adding, “War has been imposed on the Afghan nation and the Islamic Emirate as their country has been invaded and the invaders have toppled an Islamic sovereign system. All causes for war should first be removed.”
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February - 5 
The U.S. Military officials have refuted the Taliban statement suggesting that the U.S. Military has agreed to withdraw half or 50 per cent of its troops from Afghanistan by April of this year, Khamma Press reports on February 6. Colonel David Butler
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The U.S. Military officials have refuted the Taliban statement suggesting that the U.S. Military has agreed to withdraw half or 50 per cent of its troops from Afghanistan by April of this year, Khamma Press reports on February 6. Colonel David Butler, a spokesman for the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan has the rejected the Taliban claims, saying “Our mission hasn’t changed. We have no orders to withdraw.”
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February - 5 
The United States (US) President Donald Trump has said his Administration is holding constructive talks with a number of Afghan groups, including the Taliban in Afghanistan, Khamma Press reports on February 6. Trump said “I have also accelerated our
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The United States (US) President Donald Trump has said his Administration is holding constructive talks with a number of Afghan groups, including the Taliban in Afghanistan, Khamma Press reports on February 6. Trump said “I have also accelerated our negotiations to reach a political settlement in Afghanistan. Our troops have fought with unmatched valor — and thanks to their bravery, we are now able to pursue a political solution to this long and bloody conflict.” President Trump further added that “In Afghanistan, my Administration is holding constructive talks with a number of Afghan groups, including the Taliban. As we make progress in these negotiations, we will be able to reduce our troop presence and focus on counter-terrorism.” He said, “We do not know whether we will achieve an agreement — but we do know that after two decades of war, the hour has come to at least try for peace”.
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February - 5 
Two Radio Hamsada employees were gunned down in Taliqan city in Takhar Province on February 5, reports Tolo News. Shafiqullah Arya, 28, was a journalist and he had worked for the radio station for six years. The other victim, Rahimullah Rahmani, 26,
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Two Radio Hamsada employees were gunned down in Taliqan city in Takhar Province on February 5, reports Tolo News. Shafiqullah Arya, 28, was a journalist and he had worked for the radio station for six years. The other victim, Rahimullah Rahmani, 26, was a presenter and had worked for Radio Hamsada for two years. Abdul Khalil Asir, a spokesman for the Takhar police, said unknown gunmen entered the radio station’s office and opened fire on staff. He said the reason for the attack was not yet clear but that police have started an investigation.
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February - 6 
Bru organisations spearheaded by the Mizoram Bru Displaced Peoples’ Forum (MBDPF) have threatened agitation from February 13 in protest against pending cash doles and irregular distribution of ration among displaced people, reports The Shillong Times
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Bru organisations spearheaded by the Mizoram Bru Displaced Peoples’ Forum (MBDPF) have threatened agitation from February 13 in protest against pending cash doles and irregular distribution of ration among displaced people, reports The Shillong Times on February 7. The organisations submitted memoranda to the Union home ministry and the National Human Rights Commission demanding cash doles, pending for the past three months, besides other relief. Over 32,000 people and 5000 families from the community are currently living in seven camps in north Tripura.
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February - 6 
Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigration (JCPI) has called for a march in Kohima on February 8 to protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Eastern Mirror. The JCPI, which is backed by the Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), st
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Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigration (JCPI) has called for a march in Kohima on February 8 to protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Eastern Mirror. The JCPI, which is backed by the Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), stated that a memorandum will be submitted to the President of India after the rally, urging him to halt the controversial bill from being passed in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament) during the ongoing session.
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February - 6 
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed issued a threat to Indian claiming that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may pave the path for the entry of Taliban in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times Now on February 6. The LeT leader is said to
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed issued a threat to Indian claiming that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may pave the path for the entry of Taliban in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times Now on February 6. The LeT leader is said to have claimed that if the US troops pull out of Afghanistan, the Taliban could make a move to ‘take over’ the country. Saeed said that in such a situation, Taliban could use Afghanistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) as launchpads to enter Jammu and Kashmir.
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February - 6 
On February 6, three Army men of 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), identified as Abid Wani, Tajamul Ahmad and Adil Wani were detained by the Army and are being questioned for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of fellow soldier Aurangzeb
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On February 6, three Army men of 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), identified as Abid Wani, Tajamul Ahmad and Adil Wani were detained by the Army and are being questioned for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of fellow soldier Aurangzeb by militants in June 2018, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence sources said it is suspected that the three RR soldiers shared information about Rifleman Aurangzeb, who was abducted on way to his home in Rajouri. He was conferred the Shaurya Chakra posthumously on Independence Day last year. Sources said Army have detained RR personnel for an inquiry for allegedly sharing information about Aurangzeb. “Two are from Pulwama and one is from Kulgam. Their role came up during the investigation into the killing of Aurangzeb and it is for the second time they are being questioned”, sources said.
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February - 6 
One CRPF personnel was injured in a grenade attack at their camp in Laroo area of Kulgam District on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade on CRPF camp of 18th Battalion at Laroo area resulting in injuries to one CRPF man. T
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One CRPF personnel was injured in a grenade attack at their camp in Laroo area of Kulgam District on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade on CRPF camp of 18th Battalion at Laroo area resulting in injuries to one CRPF man. Though SFs launched a hunt to nab the militants responsible for the grenade attack, the militants managed to escape. Later, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed the responsibility of grenade attack.
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February - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’, identified as Irfan Ahmad Sheikh (local resident) in an encounter at Chakoora village in Litter area of Pulwama District on February 6 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. As the
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’, identified as Irfan Ahmad Sheikh (local resident) in an encounter at Chakoora village in Litter area of Pulwama District on February 6 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. As the SFs were cordoning off the area, militants fired at them and tried to flee from the area. The troops fired back, leading to a brief shoot out in which one militant was killed. His body was recovered from the encounter site along with one AK-47 rifle and two magazines. Another militant took the advantage of the shootout and fled from the village. SFs tried to encircle him but he gave them a slip.
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February - 6 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed chargesheet against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Binay Yadav alias Kishanjee, head of the Bihar Regional Committee (BRC) of the CPI-Maoist, and accused other family members of launderi
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed chargesheet against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Binay Yadav alias Kishanjee, head of the Bihar Regional Committee (BRC) of the CPI-Maoist, and accused other family members of laundering money received through extortions, reports The Times of India on February 7. The agency had earlier attached assets held in the name of family members of Binay Yadav consisting of six plots, half-a-dozen vehicles and deposits of INR 7.7 million in several bank accounts. The chargesheet, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), accused Yadav and his family members of money laundering and requested the special court to allow confiscation of these assets illegally acquired using proceeds of crime. A PMLA case was registered against Yadav and others based on 46 FIRs and six chargesheets filed by Bihar Police earlier for his criminal activities and extortion in Gaya and Aurangabad Districts of Bihar. “Investigation under PMLA revealed that cash of Rs 1.50 core (INR 15 million) were deposited in various bank accounts of Yadav’s family members. It is also revealed that the Binay Yadav has transferred proceeds of crime to the other accused persons,” ED claimed in its chargesheet.
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February - 6 
Youth took to streets and pelted stones on SFs in Litter area of Pulwama District on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) fired gas and pellets to disperse them. The clashes continued for several hou
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Youth took to streets and pelted stones on SFs in Litter area of Pulwama District on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) fired gas and pellets to disperse them. The clashes continued for several hours.
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February - 6 
A total of 28 missing people has made it to their homes following the assurance Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani gave to the leaders of Voice for Bloch Missing Persons (VBMP), Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove said on February 6, reports Dawn.Ho
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A total of 28 missing people has made it to their homes following the assurance Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani gave to the leaders of Voice for Bloch Missing Persons (VBMP), Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove said on February 6, reports Dawn.Home Minister Langove while talking to the heirs of missing persons — Maher, Gul Marri and Zafrullah — at his office, said that 28 people missing since long had returned to their homes with the efforts of the Government proving its commitment.
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February - 6 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on February 6 said the construction of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the process of development in Gwadar would create numerous socio-economic opportunities for the people of Balochistan, reports The News.
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on February 6 said the construction of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the process of development in Gwadar would create numerous socio-economic opportunities for the people of Balochistan, reports The News. He said uplift of the people of Balochistan, specially the technical training of youth, was the foremost priority of the Government, adding technical colleges were being opened in Balochistan for skill training of youth in the province. The PM expressed these views while talking to Members of the National Assembly belonging to the Balochistan National Party (BAP) in Islamabad. During the meeting views were exchanged on the matters relating to problems faced by the people of Balochistan. The PM said the Federal Government was fully cognizant of the problem of scarcity of water, especially potable water, in Balochistan and was in touch with the Chief Minister to address the issue.
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February - 6 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on February 6 said the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the process of development in Gwadar would create numerous socio-economic opportunities for the people of Balochistan, reports The Expre
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on February 6 said the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the process of development in Gwadar would create numerous socio-economic opportunities for the people of Balochistan, reports The Express Tribune.He said uplift of the people of Balochistan, specially the technical training of youth was foremost priority of the government, adding technical colleges were being opened in Balochistan for skills training of youth in the province.The PM expressed these views while talking to members of the National Assembly belonging to Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) in Islamabad.
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February - 6 
Supreme Court on February 6 prohibited members of the armed forces from engaging in political activities and directed state agencies like the ISI to operate within the law as it ordered the Government to act against those propagating "hatred, extremi
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Supreme Court on February 6 prohibited members of the armed forces from engaging in political activities and directed state agencies like the ISI to operate within the law as it ordered the Government to act against those propagating "hatred, extremism and terrorism", reports Times of India. The order by a two-member bench of the apex court came while delivering a verdict on the 2017 Faizabad sit-in by the hardline Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and other smaller groups. "We direct the federal and provincial governments to monitor those advocating hate, extremism and terrorism and prosecute the perpetrators in accordance with the law," the bench comprising Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Mushir Alam ruled. The court also directed all Government agencies and departments, including those run by the Army like Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to operate within the limits defined by the law. The court also ordered that members of the Armed Forces were prohibited from engaging in any kind of political activity, which includes supporting a party, faction or individual. "The government of Pakistan through the Ministry of Defence and the respective Chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are directed to initiate action against the personnel under their command who are found to have violated their oath," the court said.
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February - 6 
The Election Commission of Pakistan on February 6 adjourned the hearing of a case relating to registration and funding sources of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) till February 25 as nobody turned up to represent the party before an ECP bench, re
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The Election Commission of Pakistan on February 6 adjourned the hearing of a case relating to registration and funding sources of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) till February 25 as nobody turned up to represent the party before an ECP bench, reports Dawn. The three-member bench of the commission, headed by retired Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan, issued another notice to TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi and adjourned the hearing till February 25. Member of the ECP from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa retired Justice Irshad Qaiser said that a response to the letter written to jail authorities had been received, which stated that Khadim Hussain Rizvi had been released on January 30. The information reaching the commission appeared to be confusing as reports suggest that an antiterrorism court is said to have extended the judicial remand of Khadim Hussain Rizvi till Feb 8.
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February - 6 
The Navy during an offshore operation near Pasni town of Gwadar District in Balochistan, seized a large consignment of hashish on February 6, reports Daily Times. According to Navy spokesman, approximately 2000 kilograms of hashish valuing USD 30 mil
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The Navy during an offshore operation near Pasni town of Gwadar District in Balochistan, seized a large consignment of hashish on February 6, reports Daily Times. According to Navy spokesman, approximately 2000 kilograms of hashish valuing USD 30 million were captured by the Navy in an offshore operation near Pasni town.
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February - 6 
Civil society members have urged the Government to protect complaints and testimonies collected from victims and families of those who were killed or disappeared during the Maoist insurgency, reports My Republica on February 7. Issuing a joint statem
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Civil society members have urged the Government to protect complaints and testimonies collected from victims and families of those who were killed or disappeared during the Maoist insurgency, reports My Republica on February 7. Issuing a joint statement on February 6, hours before the parliament debated a new bill to extend the terms of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission for Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) for the third time, civil society members called on the stakeholders concerned to hand over complaints, evidences and documents gathered from victims of atrocities to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) so as to ensure the privacy of victims and their families. The human rights groups and civil society members have taken a strong exception to the plan saying it could infringe on privacy of the victims. In their complaints, several hundred victims have identified their perpetrators. So far, the CIEDP has conducted detailed investigations into 2,100 cases, while TRC has gone through 3,000 of the 61,000 registered complaints.
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February - 6 
The House of Representatives on February 6, endorsed the bill to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act 2014, reports The Himalayan Times. Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Bhanu Bhakta Dha
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The House of Representatives on February 6, endorsed the bill to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act 2014, reports The Himalayan Times. Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal presented the bill in the House for endorsement. The National Assembly has already passed the amendment. The bill extends the tenure of members of two Transitional Justice (TJ) commissions till April 13 and the tenure of the commissions by one year with provisions to extend the tenure by another one year. The extended tenure of the two commissions formed in February 2015 is expiring on February 9. The bill also has provisions that separate the tenure of the commission members from the tenure of the commissions. The new provision means if the tenure of the commission members expires or all the posts of members remain vacant, the commissions will still remain intact and the Government can make new appointments through a Cabinet decision. As per the existing act, members shall continue to hold their posts till the tenure of the commissions, and the commissions will be scrapped in the event the posts remain vacant. However, the new provision now allows the Government to restructure the two commissions — Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission of Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) — after April 13. Conflict victims have also been demanding that the commissions be restructured.
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February - 6 
Around 35 families who were displaced due to fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA) in the Chin State, have entered Bangladesh to seek refuge, reports Dhaka Tribune on February 6. About 203 Myanmar nationals entered Bangladesh
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Around 35 families who were displaced due to fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA) in the Chin State, have entered Bangladesh to seek refuge, reports Dhaka Tribune on February 6. About 203 Myanmar nationals entered Bangladesh via Ruma upazila (sub-District) border area in Bandarban District. According to locals the refugees entered through the Remakree Prangsha border in the Ruma upazila on February 5. The Myanmar nationals belong to Buddhist ethnic groups Khumi, Khyan and Bawm and Rakhine have taken shelter in temporary tents in bordering Cheihkayingpara and adjoining villages.
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February - 6 
The Daily Star reports on February 6 that Bangladesh Foreign Ministry sumoned Myanmar ambassador in Dhaka to protest over the arrival of new refugees into Bangladesh from Myanmar. According to an official ‘The number is increasing. Some people are al
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The Daily Star reports on February 6 that Bangladesh Foreign Ministry sumoned Myanmar ambassador in Dhaka to protest over the arrival of new refugees into Bangladesh from Myanmar. According to an official ‘The number is increasing. Some people are already waiting on the border and they may also enter. We have asked them [Myanmar] to take effective and urgent steps so that violence is stopped’. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen stated Bangladesh-Myanmar border has almost been sealed off to stop further influx of Myanmar nationals.
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February - 6 
Three eyewitnesses in the Holey Artisan attack gave their statement before a Dhaka court on February 6, Dhaka Tribune. Two witnesses identified as Mohamed Shamsuzzaman, brother of the slain assistant commissioner Rabiul Karim and his cousin Mollah Mo
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Three eyewitnesses in the Holey Artisan attack gave their statement before a Dhaka court on February 6, Dhaka Tribune. Two witnesses identified as Mohamed Shamsuzzaman, brother of the slain assistant commissioner Rabiul Karim and his cousin Mollah Mohammed Anwarul Amin testified before the tribunal. The other witness was identified as Parvin. The trial against eight militants started on November 26, in the terror attack case. Six accused are now in jail while two accused are on the run.
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February - 6 
Senior officials in charge of excavation of ‘Mannar mass grave’ in Mannar District of Northern Province on February 6 said that so far of the skeletal remains found, 26 were of children, reports The Island. By February 6, experts have so far unearthe
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Senior officials in charge of excavation of ‘Mannar mass grave’ in Mannar District of Northern Province on February 6 said that so far of the skeletal remains found, 26 were of children, reports The Island. By February 6, experts have so far unearthed skeletal remains belonging to 312 persons and 297 of them were removed from the grave for further investigations. Recently, selected samples were sent to a United States (US) testing facility for carbon testing. On site Judicial Medical Officer Saminda Rajapaka said that results would be available within one week. The human skeletal remains were first found by some construction workers while excavating the site behind the CWE Building in Mannar as part of a development project on May 25 2018. On the same day a complaint was lodged with the Mannar Police. Investigations began under the supervision of former Mannar Magistrate Alex Raja. Excavations commenced, on May 28, 2018 after it was determined by a team of scientists that the area contained undisturbed skeletons.
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February - 6 
A coalition air strike killed two ISIS-K fighters in Khugyani District of Nangarhar while two other ISIS-K militants were killed in Afghan SFs operations in the same district, the sources added.
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A coalition air strike killed two ISIS-K fighters in Khugyani District of Nangarhar while two other ISIS-K militants were killed in Afghan SFs operations in the same district, the sources added.
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February - 6 
At least eight militants affiliated with the Taliban and ISIS- Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during separate operations conducted by the Afghan and Coalition Forces, Khamma Press reports on February 7. The militants were killed in Maidan Wardak, Nang
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At least eight militants affiliated with the Taliban and ISIS- Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during separate operations conducted by the Afghan and Coalition Forces, Khamma Press reports on February 7. The militants were killed in Maidan Wardak, Nangarhar, and Helmand Provinces in the past 24 hours. The sources further added that the Afghan Special Forces (SFs) conducted a raid in Daymirdad District of Maidan Wardak Province killing two Taliban fighters and destroying bomb making materials.
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February - 6 
On February 6, the ‘shadow intelligence chief’ of Taliban, identified as Mullah Ahmad has been killed with two other militants in an airstrike in Helmand Province, reports KhammaPress.According to military sources, “A Taliban intelligence chief respo
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On February 6, the ‘shadow intelligence chief’ of Taliban, identified as Mullah Ahmad has been killed with two other militants in an airstrike in Helmand Province, reports KhammaPress.According to military sources, “A Taliban intelligence chief responsible for planning and carrying out attacks against Afghan civilians was killed by a precision airstrike in Naw Zad District, Helmand Province, Feb. 6, 2019.”The sources further added that Mullah Amad was traveling along the roadway with two other militants when their vehicle was struck by an Afghan Special Security Forces (ASSF) precision airstrike, killing all three Taliban fighters.“His removal from Taliban ranks will weaken future Taliban operations in Helmand Province,” the sources said, adding that Afghan forces have killed 19 hostile Taliban fighters in Helmand Province since February 1, 2019.
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February - 6 
SFs prevented a series of blasts in Nangarhar Province on February 6, reports bakhtarnews.com. The officials discovered and neutralised seven mines from busy roads of the province.
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SFs prevented a series of blasts in Nangarhar Province on February 6, reports bakhtarnews.com. The officials discovered and neutralised seven mines from busy roads of the province.
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February - 6 
The Afghan intelligence operatives arrested three militants, identified as Sediqullah, Matiullah and Khushal, affiliated with Taliban leader NajeebullahaliasSaiful Jihad in the vicinity of Pul-e-Alam city of Logar Province, Khamma Press reports on Fe
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The Afghan intelligence operatives arrested three militants, identified as Sediqullah, Matiullah and Khushal, affiliated with Taliban leader NajeebullahaliasSaiful Jihad in the vicinity of Pul-e-Alam city of Logar Province, Khamma Press reports on February 7.The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS) in a statement said the militants were arrested during an operation of the Special Forces Unit of Afghan intelligence.NDS said, the militants were deployed to Pul-e-Alam city on orders of ‘commander’ Najeeb to carry out targeted attacks and assassinate government and security personnel.According to NDS, the intelligence forces also confiscated one AK-47 rifle, 5 ammunition magazines, and 150 rounds of munitions along with a vehicle.
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February - 6 
The Afghan SFs conducted a raid in Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province killing two Taliban fighters and destroying a house-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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The Afghan SFs conducted a raid in Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province killing two Taliban fighters and destroying a house-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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February - 6 
Three Pakistani militants were killed in an air strike in Manogi District of Kunar Province on February 6, reports bakhtarnews.com. Afghan National Army (ANA) senior commander in east of the country said that three Pakistani militants were killed in
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Three Pakistani militants were killed in an air strike in Manogi District of Kunar Province on February 6, reports bakhtarnews.com. Afghan National Army (ANA) senior commander in east of the country said that three Pakistani militants were killed in the air raid. He added, the militants were planning for organising of terrorist attacks in east of the country, not succeeded to their evil goals.
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February - 6 
Maldives Immigration, in a special operation, arrested 80 undocumented Bangladeshi workers from the capital Malé on February 6, reports RaajjeMV. Immigration, via twitter, said that the status of expatriate workers was ‘checked on site’ and that 80 w
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Maldives Immigration, in a special operation, arrested 80 undocumented Bangladeshi workers from the capital Malé on February 6, reports RaajjeMV. Immigration, via twitter, said that the status of expatriate workers was ‘checked on site’ and that 80 were taken in ‘for further screening.’ Its media official, Hassan Khaleel, said that the operation was held in the capital ‘after multiple complaints from the public.’ Noting that the 80 individuals are now under arrest, Khaleel said that they ‘did not have the proper documentation, hence identities were unconfirmed.’
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February - 6 
Maldives Police have asked the country's prosecutor general to charge Yameen Abdul Gayoom with money laundering and his former Legal Affairs Minister Azima Shakoor with aiding him, reports The Times of India on February 7. A Police statement says inv
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Maldives Police have asked the country's prosecutor general to charge Yameen Abdul Gayoom with money laundering and his former Legal Affairs Minister Azima Shakoor with aiding him, reports The Times of India on February 7. A Police statement says investigators have found grounds to charge Gayoom and Shakoor, in a deal to lease islands for tourist resort development and the discovery of USD 1 million in Yameen's bank account. Police also say they asked the prosecutor general to charge Yameen and Shakoor with providing false information to investigators.
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February - 7 
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) report state that at least 33 alleged Pakistani terrorists have crossed into India from the Punjab and Samba-Kathua sectors in Jammu &Kashmir since October 2017, reports The Print on February 7. The NIA report su
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A National Investigation Agency (NIA) report state that at least 33 alleged Pakistani terrorists have crossed into India from the Punjab and Samba-Kathua sectors in Jammu &Kashmir since October 2017, reports The Print on February 7. The NIA report suggests that the terrorists may have infiltrated through the same sector that the attackers, who carried out the Pathankot Air Base attack and the Nagrota Army camp attack had used. According to the report, the standard operating procedure is to sneak in a group of five terrorists at a time. The Over Ground Workers (OGW) of terrorists help them with travel, stay and other logistics. Following the interrogation of two modules of arrested alleged OGWs, it was found that five terrorists had crossed over on the night 23-24 October 2017. On the intervening night of 30-31 December 2017, a group of another five terrorists crossed the border. This was followed by another group on the intervening night of 14-15 January 2018, 13-14 March, 13-14 April, 13-14 May and a group of three terrorists in the intervening night of 11-12 September 2018. Multiple intelligence inputs have revealed that over the past several months, Pakistan is changing its focus to the international border for infiltration. NIA report also details new launch pads that have allegedly been set up by Pakistan opposite the Jammu region. These launch pads have been set up opposite Kathua and Baniyal, Hiranagar, Samba and R.S. Pura sectors.
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February - 7 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was involved in several Maoist activities for last 20 years surrendered before Police in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 7, reports The Pioneer. The State Government had declared
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was involved in several Maoist activities for last 20 years surrendered before Police in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 7, reports The Pioneer. The State Government had declared a cash reward of INR 2.5 million on the Maoist cadre, identified as Balbir Mahto.Superintendent of Police (SP), Giridih, SK Jha informed that Balbir Mahto alias Rouson (30) resident of Pirtand laid arms before Deputy Inspector General (DIG), North Chhotanagpur Range Pankaj Kamboj. Balbir had joined Maoists in 2002 and after completing training had joined platoon of the guerillas. He had also worked with Area Committee Member of Santhal Pargana and Giridih. Later on, he was transferred to region in Bihar and Jharkhand border. Balbir had confessed of his involvement in several Maoist attacks and was also involved in ambush attack in Pakur area wherein SP, Pakur, Amarjit Balihar and others Policemen were killed.
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February - 7 
At least 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in a dense forested patch under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports Th
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At least 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in a dense forested patch under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports The Pioneer.Director General of Police (DGP), DM Awasthi confirmed that bodies of 10 rebels clad in Maoists uniform were recovered from the encounter site. 12 firearms were also seized. “Security Forces had received specific intelligence input about the presence of Maad DVC (Divisional Committee Member) Rajman Mandavi and Sukhlal along with 40 to 50 armed Naxals in the forest of Bhairamgarh during a training for Naxal-militia members,” the DGP said.He said the operation was carried out by a team of about 200 Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) personnel deep in Abujhmaad region.“It was at Borga forest in Talibod village about 80 km from Bhairamgarh police station where police confronted Naxals resulting in the exchange of fire. The encounter lasted for about two-and-half hours. Later on, while combing the area, bodies of 10 Naxals along with 11 muzzle loading guns and one 315 bore revolver were found,’’ Awasthi said. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be established
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February - 7 
District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member identified as Dambaru Khila from Kodaikhal village in Koraput District of Odisha on February 7, reports The New Indian Express. Director General of Police (DGP) R
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District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member identified as Dambaru Khila from Kodaikhal village in Koraput District of Odisha on February 7, reports The New Indian Express. Director General of Police (DGP) R P Sharma said,“Dambaru was a hardcore militia. Whether he was member of Nandapur Area Committee of CPI (Maoist) is being ascertained.”Dambaru was one among the Maoists involved in the twin murder case of KidariSarveswara Rao, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Siveru Soma, a former MLA, also belonging to TDP, near Livitiput village in Dumbrigudamandal (administrative sub-division) in the agency area of Visakhapatnam Districtof Andhra Pradesh on September 23, 2018.
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February - 7 
India protested with Pakistan over Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)Hafiz Mohammed Saeed’s recent rally in Lahore, reports Times of India on February 8. In a note verbal, Union Foreign Ministry expressed serious reservations at the continued use of Pakistani te
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India protested with Pakistan over Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)Hafiz Mohammed Saeed’s recent rally in Lahore, reports Times of India on February 8. In a note verbal, Union Foreign Ministry expressed serious reservations at the continued use of Pakistani territory by extremist and terrorist elements to promote and propagate violence and terror against India. The Government of India (GoI) note stated that ‘Government of India once again calls upon the Government of Pakistan to fulfil its international obligations and abide by its bilateral commitment to not allow any territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner.’
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February - 7 
Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated that Government of India (GoI) has approved the use of space technology in border management for Assam which shares border with Bhutan and Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post on February 8. A
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Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated that Government of India (GoI) has approved the use of space technology in border management for Assam which shares border with Bhutan and Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post on February 8. Assam shares a porous border with Bangladesh, which will also come under the radar of the border management programme that is being run by the ministry of defence along with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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February - 7 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction led by Yung Aung denied the Myanmar military’s accusation that it (NSCN-K) violated ceasefire agreement, reports Nagaland Post on February 7. NSCN-K also added that it expects Myanmar A
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction led by Yung Aung denied the Myanmar military’s accusation that it (NSCN-K) violated ceasefire agreement, reports Nagaland Post on February 7. NSCN-K also added that it expects Myanmar Army troops to withdraw from its headquarters in the Sagaing Region peacefully. The group’s headquarters in Taga village were occupied by Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) troops last week, after the Tatmadaw began an operation against Indian militant groups in Myanmar. From January 29 to February 5, the Tatmadaw seized three outposts and two military training schools run by rebel groups. It also seized small weapons and ammunition. U Kyaw Wan Sein of NSCN-K ‘central committee’ stated that ‘There has been no violation. We have tried our best to maintain peace and the ceasefire agreement. We don’t want to see the destruction of the trust that we have taken so long to build up. So we don’t understand what the Tatmadaw means’.
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February - 7 
Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on February 7 said that Army was fully prepared to meet with any contingency if militants tried to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir following troop pullout from Afghanistan, reports Daily Excel
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Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on February 7 said that Army was fully prepared to meet with any contingency if militants tried to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir following troop pullout from Afghanistan, reports Daily Excelsior. “Several statements have been made by various leaders about troop pullout from Afghanistan. We are keeping a watch on how situation is going to unfold in the years to come. While no timeline has been fixed so far (for pull out), Army and all other Government agencies are keeping close watch on development in Afghanistan and monitoring what actions are being taken by the stakeholders.I assure that we are fully seized of the problem and prepared to deal with any eventuality if the militants (Taliban) try to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir after troop pullout from Afghanistan,’’ he said.
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February - 7 
On February 7 Assam Finance Minister HimantaBiswaSarma stated that ‘In the ensuing financial year, a big data analysis facility will be raised under the project (predictive Policing), which will be based on artificial intelligence technology’, report
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On February 7 Assam Finance Minister HimantaBiswaSarma stated that ‘In the ensuing financial year, a big data analysis facility will be raised under the project (predictive Policing), which will be based on artificial intelligence technology’, reports Nagaland Post. This will be a futuristic step for predictive policing’. predictive policing is a method of predicting and identifying potential criminal activity, developed in the US in 2011, that uses mathematical, predictive analytics and other analytical techniques so that the Police can take precautions and monitor the suspects better.
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February - 7 
On February 7, an individual identified as Lalthuoilien Hmar was arrested from Digar Fulertal in Cachar District, reports The Sentinel. Police recovered 34 gelatin sticks and 26 detonators.
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On February 7, an individual identified as Lalthuoilien Hmar was arrested from Digar Fulertal in Cachar District, reports The Sentinel. Police recovered 34 gelatin sticks and 26 detonators.
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February - 7 
On February 7, National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a fresh chargesheet against two accused in the Abu Dhabi Islamic State (IS) module case, reports New Indian Express. The chargesheet was filed before a special court here against Mohammad Abdul
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On February 7, National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a fresh chargesheet against two accused in the Abu Dhabi Islamic State (IS) module case, reports New Indian Express. The chargesheet was filed before a special court here against Mohammad Abdullah Basith and Mohammad Abdul Qhadeer. According to NIA spokesperson Basith, a resident of Chandrayangutta in Hyderabad (Telengana) , was continuously making efforts to propagate IS ideology in India. Basith and his associates were involved in identifying, motivating, radicalisingyouths to join them. The spokesperson also added that Qhadeer, who was also a resident of the same area in Hyderabad, came under the influence of Basith because of their common intention to propagate the ISIS ideology in India. NIA had booked the case in 2016 in which three persons from India, living in Abu Dhabi, formed a gang owing their membership to IS. Times of India further adds that some of the explosives recovered from the arrestees were allegedly bought by Qhadeer through Amazon.
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February - 7 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 7 met visiting Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Minister AK Abdul Momen and said relations between the two neighbouring countries have been on an upward trajectory and New Delhi will work to build on this momentum,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 7 met visiting Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Minister AK Abdul Momen and said relations between the two neighbouring countries have been on an upward trajectory and New Delhi will work to build on this momentum, reports NDTV. According to an official statement ‘Prime Minister said that India-Bangladesh relations have been on an upward trajectory in the last few years. He reaffirmed India's commitment to work with Bangladesh to build on this momentum during the new term in office of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’. Assam Tribune further adds that Bangaldesh requested India’s support for early repatriation of Rohingyas refugees in Bangladesh back to Myanmar.
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February - 7 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 7, reports The Indian Express.In a statement, the Gadchiroli Police identified the deceased as Anandrao Sattu Madavi (32
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 7, reports The Indian Express.In a statement, the Gadchiroli Police identified the deceased as Anandrao Sattu Madavi (32), who was described as a ‘Police informer’ by the Maoists. He was taken away from Visagundi village in Bhamragad tahsil on Wednesday (February 6) night by 10 to 15 members of Perimili Area Committee of CPI-Maoist and was later shot dead, it added. The Police, however, denied that Madavi was an ‘informer’. “They had similarly killed his father in 2010,” the note said, adding that “frustrated Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] are resorting to killing innocent tribals”.
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February - 7 
The Army on February 7 said 450 terrorists were operating in Jammu and Kashmir and the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) was intact with the full support of Pakistan as 16 terrorist camps were operating in the neighbouring countr
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The Army on February 7 said 450 terrorists were operating in Jammu and Kashmir and the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) was intact with the full support of Pakistan as 16 terrorist camps were operating in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports NDTV."The number of terrorists is more on the north of PirPanjal. Around 350 to 400 terrorists are active in the Kashmir valley. On the south of PirPanjal (the Jammu region), there are 50 terrorists," Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh said.He said most of the terrorists on the south of PirPanjal were dormant."The security situation is stable on this side. However, the operations are mostly conducted on the north of PirPanjal (Kashmir) as more terrorists are present there," he added. Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh said the terror infrastructure was intact in PoK and Pakistan."It is sad that the terrorist infrastructure in PoK is still intact. The Pakistan Army, in its bid to support infiltration of terrorists from across the border, carries out ceasefire violations and certain tactical activities along the LoC," he said, adding that 16 terrorist training camps were operating in PoK and Pakistan."They (terrorists) are being trained and then brought to the LoC. Then they infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir. We are keeping these (activities) under surveillance," the Northern Army commander said.
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February - 7 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed a charge sheet against eight persons, including journalist Aasif Sultan, for allegedly harbouring militants and conspiring with banned terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), officials said on February 7, reports
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed a charge sheet against eight persons, including journalist Aasif Sultan, for allegedly harbouring militants and conspiring with banned terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), officials said on February 7, reports Daily Excelsior.Police had registered a case after militants had escaped from a residential area of Batmaloo in August 2018 after firing indiscriminately at a Police searching party. Constable Parvaiz Ahmad was killed in the attack.Besides the journalist, police also charge-sheeted Mohammed Shafeeq Bhat, Waseem Khan, Bilal Ahmed Bhat and Shazia under various sections, including those relating to murder, of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) and the Arms Act.Three absconding, active militants of HM - Abbas Sheikh, Aqib Nazir and Tehseen Ahmed - have also been named in the charge sheet.
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February - 7 
Three Assam Rifles (AR) personnel and a civilian were wounded in twin grenade explosions at Mapal Kangjeibung at Imphal West District, reports E-pao. Three personnel of 6 Assam Rifles of 9th Sector and a sugarcane crusher were injured in the twin bla
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Three Assam Rifles (AR) personnel and a civilian were wounded in twin grenade explosions at Mapal Kangjeibung at Imphal West District, reports E-pao. Three personnel of 6 Assam Rifles of 9th Sector and a sugarcane crusher were injured in the twin blasts. The injured AR personnel have been identified as Warrant Officer Bipin Nath, Havildar Parjabati and Havildar Chamalal. The civilian has been identified as Anil Kumar Saha.
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February - 7 
Anti-terrorism (ATC-XIII) court on February 7, exonerated 14 accused in a six-year-old case pertaining to an arson attack triggered by politically-motivated violence in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. The accused including ‘sector
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Anti-terrorism (ATC-XIII) court on February 7, exonerated 14 accused in a six-year-old case pertaining to an arson attack triggered by politically-motivated violence in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. The accused including ‘sector in-charge’ of the MuttahidaQaumi Movement (MQM),Mohammad Yamin, Waqar, Arsalan, Tahir Malookalias Bengali, Misbah, Nadeem and others were exonerated of the charges of setting private properties ablaze in an arson attack, violence and terrorism within the remit of the Saddar Police Station in Dec ember 2012.Violence had erupted following the pre-dawn killing of an elderly man reportedly belonging to the MQM in Bizerta Line on December 31, 2012.
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February - 7 
Russia on February 7 reiterated that it was “closely cooperating” with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and negotiating a political settlement in Afghanistan, Daily Times quoting Radio Pakistan reported on February 8.Russian Foreign Ministry’s
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Russia on February 7 reiterated that it was “closely cooperating” with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and negotiating a political settlement in Afghanistan, Daily Times quoting Radio Pakistan reported on February 8.Russian Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Maria Zhakharova made the comments during a weekly briefing and added that both countries shared common concerns regarding the momentum being gained and the expansion of the Islamic State (IS). “Great contribution is being made by all the countries bordering Afghanistan, and Russia is a reliable partner of those countries in every effort to ensure the security of the borders,” said Zhakharova.
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February - 7 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh Police on February 7 arrested a hitman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) for his alleged involvement in the targeted killing of a former Town Nazim of Liaquatabad, Dr Perveez Mehmood, from Jamshed T
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh Police on February 7 arrested a hitman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) for his alleged involvement in the targeted killing of a former Town Nazim of Liaquatabad, Dr Perveez Mehmood, from Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The News.Acting on a tip-off, CTD officials conducted a raid near the Jumman Shah Bukhari shrine and arrested Syed Babar Ali aliasMota. The initial investigation revealed that he was involved in the killing of Mehmood, who was killed along with his friend in North Nazimabad on September 17, 2012. The suspect also admitted his involvement in extortion cases and transportation of illegal weapons.
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February - 7 
The Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on February 7 rejected Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s statement regarding alleged violence against protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan provinces, reports Daily Times.In a scathin
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The Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on February 7 rejected Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s statement regarding alleged violence against protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan provinces, reports Daily Times.In a scathing reply to Ghani’s tweet, Qureshi termed the “irresponsible statements” a “gross interference” on the Afghan president’s part.The Foreign Minister reminded the Afghan leadership “to focus on long-standing serious grievances of the Afghan people.”Earlier in the day, Ghani tweeted against “violence” against “peaceful protestors”. The Afghan president’s tweet also drew a strong reaction from former Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar. “[It] [is] Sad [that] Ashraf Ghani would think it appropriate to comment on what is clearly an internal matter for Pakistan,” she said in a tweet.“Baloch, Pashtun, Saraiki, Punjabi & Sindhi are Pakistanis and we certainly need to fix many things but am sure you know that your comments can only worsen situation not help it. [I] am quite sure as President of Afghanistan it must never be your intention to worsen a situation in Pakistan. We will all be well served to ‘concern’ ourselves with matters within our own borders. Our people will also be better served if we concentrate on fixing wrongs within our borders.”
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February - 7 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on February 7 reserved its decision on a petition filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), seeking time to present 19 Indian witnesses in the November 26, 2008, Mumbai attacks case (26/11), reports Daily Times.
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on February 7 reserved its decision on a petition filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), seeking time to present 19 Indian witnesses in the November 26, 2008, Mumbai attacks case (26/11), reports Daily Times. A divisional bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhter Kiyani reserved the judgment after hearing FIA officials’ arguments. FIA officials informed the bench that the department had located 19 more witnesses in the case and sought permission to produce them before an anti-terrorism court hearing the Mumbai attack case. Officials said that the ATC had earlier rejected the FIA request to produce witnesses before the court. After hearing the arguments, the bench reserved its judgment. Earlier, the IHC had turned down FIA’s request to halt the Mumbai attack case proceedings in ATC.
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February - 7 
India assured Bangladesh of early conclusion of the Teesta water sharing agreement and also agreed on the need to expedite safe and sustainable repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas, reports Dhaka Tribune. The joint press release used di
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India assured Bangladesh of early conclusion of the Teesta water sharing agreement and also agreed on the need to expedite safe and sustainable repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas, reports Dhaka Tribune. The joint press release used displaced people rather than Rohingya. Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj discussed these issues at the fifth meeting of Bangladesh-India Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) held in Delhi.
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February - 7 
Troops conducting search operations in Jaffna found ninety 72-Type APMs, forty three 43-Type APMs and 355 P4 mark 01-Type APMs, Colombo page reported.
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Troops conducting search operations in Jaffna found ninety 72-Type APMs, forty three 43-Type APMs and 355 P4 mark 01-Type APMs, Colombo page reported.
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February - 7 
Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Khugyani District of Nangarhar Province killing 11 Taliban fighters, wounding 4 others and destroying narcotics and heroin labs, Khamma Press reports on February 8.
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Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Khugyani District of Nangarhar Province killing 11 Taliban fighters, wounding 4 others and destroying narcotics and heroin labs, Khamma Press reports on February 8.
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February - 7 
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on February 7, expressed concerns about the violence perpetrated by Pakistan against civil society activists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan Provinces, reports The Times of India. Ghani’s sharp criticism
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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on February 7, expressed concerns about the violence perpetrated by Pakistan against civil society activists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan Provinces, reports The Times of India. Ghani’s sharp criticism against Pakistan comes at a time when he has been pushed to the side-lines in the Pakistan led peace talks with the Afghan Taliban.
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February - 7 
At least six Policemen were killed and eight others wounded in a Taliban attack in a security check-post on the Zaranj-Delaram highway in Zaranj, the provincial capital of Nimroz Province on February 7, reports pajhwok.com. Reportedly, the militants
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At least six Policemen were killed and eight others wounded in a Taliban attack in a security check-post on the Zaranj-Delaram highway in Zaranj, the provincial capital of Nimroz Province on February 7, reports pajhwok.com. Reportedly, the militants also suffered casualties but exact figures were not known.
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February - 7 
Delegates who attended the Moscow (Russia) peace talks said the meeting was satisfying and successful and they hope that the continuation of such initiatives will lead to lasting peace, Tolo News reports on February 8.The delegates told that they had
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Delegates who attended the Moscow (Russia) peace talks said the meeting was satisfying and successful and they hope that the continuation of such initiatives will lead to lasting peace, Tolo News reports on February 8.The delegates told that they had fruitful talks and reached agreements on many issues and hope to reach more agreements at future talks. The two-day Moscow talks between Afghan politicians and Taliban wrapped up on February 6, when they issued a joint declaration that highlights nine key points they agreed on. The delegates have agreed to hold the next round of the talks in the Qatar capital, Doha. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, head of the Taliban delegation, told that he hopes that they reach more agreements on peace in the near future as they have agreed on many issues in Moscow.
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February - 7 
Militants have suffered heavy casualties during the operations of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in Kandahar and Zabul Provinces, Khamma Press reports on February 7.According to the informed military sources, the operations were cond
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Militants have suffered heavy casualties during the operations of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in Kandahar and Zabul Provinces, Khamma Press reports on February 7.According to the informed military sources, the operations were conducted in the past one week, leaving at least 43 militants dead and 22 others wounded. The sources further added “Over the course of the past week, the 205th Corps has conducted joint operations with local security forces in both Zabul and Kandahar Provinces. These operations were a result of intelligence reports of Taliban safe havens. Therefore the 205th Corps has conducted fresh raids and clearing operations to disrupt terrorist activities in these Provinces. This has resulted in a total of 43 insurgents killed and an additional 22 insurgents wounded. Additionally, the 205th Corps engineer team has cleared over 25 homemade IEDs from harming local Afghan citizens.” The sources also added that “Currently the 205th Corps has an on-going operation to re-open the Kandahar-Uruzgan highway, which is a 75 kilometer stretch of highway that has been closed due to Taliban activity. So far, they have killed at least 12 insurgents and making progress to open the road.”
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February - 7 
On February 7, a ‘local commander’ of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khurasan (ISIS-K), identified as Najeeb alias Isa Khan was killed in an explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the vicinity of Deewa Gul Valley of Suki
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On February 7, a ‘local commander’ of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khurasan (ISIS-K), identified as Najeeb alias Isa Khan was killed in an explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the vicinity of Deewa Gul Valley of Suki District in Kunar Province, Khamma Press.
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February - 7 
The Afghan National Police Forces arrested more than 30 irresponsible armed individuals during separate operations in Balkh Province, Khamma Press reports on February 8 The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement later this afternoon that 13 irr
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The Afghan National Police Forces arrested more than 30 irresponsible armed individuals during separate operations in Balkh Province, Khamma Press reports on February 8 The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement later this afternoon that 13 irresponsible armed individuals were arrested during the operations conducted in Chawk-e-Ferdawsi and Chawk-e-Kefayat areas of Mazar-e-Sharif city, the provincial capital of Balkh Province.The statement further added that the police forces also confiscated 13 weapons, 51 magazines filled with munitions, a pistol, 2 radios, and some other military kits. This comes as the Afghan National Police (ANP) Forces had arrested 21 irresponsible armed individuals during similar operations which were conducted in this province a day earlier. The MoIalso added in its statement that the ministry is committed to introduce all irresponsible armed individuals to the judiciary institutions after this.
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February - 7 
The Afghan Special Forces have stormed a Taliban prison in Kunduz Province of Afghanistan, arresting 4 militants and rescuing 5 people who were kept as prisoners by the group, Khamma Press reports on February 8.According to military sources, the raid
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The Afghan Special Forces have stormed a Taliban prison in Kunduz Province of Afghanistan, arresting 4 militants and rescuing 5 people who were kept as prisoners by the group, Khamma Press reports on February 8.According to military sources, the raid was conducted in the vicinity of Chahar Dara District of the Province.
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February - 7 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has dismissed the claims by Taliban leaders regarding the agreed timetable for the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from Afghanistan, Khamma Press reports on Febr
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has dismissed the claims by Taliban leaders regarding the agreed timetable for the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from Afghanistan, Khamma Press reports on February 7.“In recent days, I’ve heard some individual Taliban officials claim we have a troop withdrawal timetable for Afghanistan. Today, they correctly retracted that claim. To be clear: no troop withdrawal timetable exists,” Ambassador Khalilzad said in a statement on Twitter.Colonel David Butler, a spokesman for the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan has also rejected the Taliban claims, saying “Our mission hasn’t changed. We have no orders to withdraw.”This comes as reports emerged on February 7, that the deputy chief of the political office of Taliban in Qatar, Doha Mawlavi Abdul Salam Hanafi has said that the half of the U.S. troops would withdraw from Afghanistan until the end of April, 2019.
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February - 7 
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) on February 7 revealed that the establishment of Coastal Surveillance Radar Systems (CSRS) under Indian aid is ongoing since its inception in 2005, adding that Indian Military personnel will not be monitoring th
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Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) on February 7 revealed that the establishment of Coastal Surveillance Radar Systems (CSRS) under Indian aid is ongoing since its inception in 2005, adding that Indian Military personnel will not be monitoring the operations, reports The Edition. The Chief of Defence Force, Major General Abdulla Shamaal stated that the radar systems should have been established earlier. Major General Shamaal noted that, as Maldives is located in a hotbed for illegal activity, the high-level surveillance systems would contribute towards averting such crimes. Addressing assumptions that India may demand that their military personnel should oversee operations of the radars, Vice Chief of Defence Brigadier General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef disclosed that Indian military would only be involved in the installation process. “Right now there are three pre-installed operational radars. A total of 10 radars will be installed. Indian military will have no involvement in operating, maintaining or overseeing these radars once they are installed”, Vice Chief of Defence further guaranteed.
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February - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted at Duleragaon under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 8, reports Pragativadi News. Acting on a reliable input, the Central Reserve Police Forc
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted at Duleragaon under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 8, reports Pragativadi News. Acting on a reliable input, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion conducted a raid at the camp and seized a huge cache of explosives along with other articles used by the insurgents. However, the rebels managed to flee before the camp was raided.
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February - 8 
A Cordon and Search operation (CASO) was conducted on February 8, near the site of the blast, near the Polo ground in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A Cordon and Search operation (CASO) was conducted on February 8, near the site of the blast, near the Polo ground in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 8 
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tripura several tribal parties and Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) held a massive demonstration in Tripura demanding the withdrawal of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill(CAB) on February 8, report
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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tripura several tribal parties and Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) held a massive demonstration in Tripura demanding the withdrawal of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill(CAB) on February 8, reports Nagaland Post. Protest was conducted at Manughat in North Tripura District. The agitation was spearheaded by the newly formed Movement Against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (MACAB), a conglomerate of several NGOs and four tribal outfits, including Tripura’s oldest tribal party Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT). The protesting groups also demanded the withdrawal of sedition charges levelled by the state police against three tribal leaders. MACAB Convener Upendra Debbarma and INPT ‘General Secretary’JagadhishDebbarma told the media that their agitation would be intensified if the government did not meet their two demands.
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February - 8 
All Assam Students Union (AASU) and 70 social organisations announced on February 8 that they would hold demonstrations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) chief Akhil Gogo
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All Assam Students Union (AASU) and 70 social organisations announced on February 8 that they would hold demonstrations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) chief Akhil Gogoi stated that PM’s visit on February 10 would be observed as a ‘Black Day’ across the state.
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February - 8 
Jammu and Kashmir Government on February 8 approved creation of a separate Administrative/ Revenue Division for Ladakh, reports Daily Excelsior. This division will comprise Leh and Kargil Districts with its headquarters at Leh.The Government has also
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Jammu and Kashmir Government on February 8 approved creation of a separate Administrative/ Revenue Division for Ladakh, reports Daily Excelsior. This division will comprise Leh and Kargil Districts with its headquarters at Leh.The Government has also approved creation of the posts of Divisional Commissioner (Ladakh), Lehand Inspector General of Police (Ladakh), Leh.Further, a committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary to Government, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department to identify the posts of divisional level heads of various departments that may be required for the new Division; particularly their staffing pattern, role and responsibilities and proposed location of these offices.Currently, the Ladakh region forms a part of the Kashmir Division of Jammu and Kashmir.
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February - 8 
Nine Political parties announced mass demonstrations on February 9 and 12 across six Valley Districts against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Morung Express. The Political parties calling for demonstrations are CPI, CPI-M Revolutionary Soci
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Nine Political parties announced mass demonstrations on February 9 and 12 across six Valley Districts against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Morung Express. The Political parties calling for demonstrations are CPI, CPI-M Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP); Forward Bloc; Nationalist Congress Party (NCP); AamAadmi Party (AAP); Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRAJA); Janata Dal (Secular), (JDS) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). The Bill may likely be tabled in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on February 9 or on 12.
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February - 8 
On February 8, a Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant was arrested by Kolkata Police from Seladah Railway Station in Kolkata, reports Times of India. The arrested militant was identified as Monirul Islam. He was associated with a militant ter
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On February 8, a Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant was arrested by Kolkata Police from Seladah Railway Station in Kolkata, reports Times of India. The arrested militant was identified as Monirul Islam. He was associated with a militant terrorist Jahidul Islam alias Bomaru Mizan alias Kausar and was involved in Bodh Gaya bombings in January 2018. So far, at least six JMB terrorists, including Monirul, have been arrested by Kolkata Special Task Force (STF) for their involvement in Bodh Gay Blast.
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February - 8 
On February 8, Dimapur Police arrested an individual identified as Khetoka Aye for extorting from truck drivers near Dellai Gate in Dimapur District, reports Morung Express. INR 14,600 was recovered from the arrestee.
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On February 8, Dimapur Police arrested an individual identified as Khetoka Aye for extorting from truck drivers near Dellai Gate in Dimapur District, reports Morung Express. INR 14,600 was recovered from the arrestee.
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February - 8 
On February 8, two individuals were arrested for smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from Farakka town in Murshidabad District, reports India Today. 350 FICN’s of 2,000 denomination was recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees, Raghunand N
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On February 8, two individuals were arrested for smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from Farakka town in Murshidabad District, reports India Today. 350 FICN’s of 2,000 denomination was recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees, Raghunand Naidu a truck driver and Rajesh Devalare residents of Chittoor District in Andhra Pradesh. Officials are of the view that the rackets had recruited truckers from Andhra Pradesh. The accused had planned to circulate fake Indian notes across Andhra Pradesh. FICN worth INR 12.4 Million has been recovered and 84 people were arrested from the District. Many of the arrested persons were often found to be daily wage labourers from Malda and Murshidabad (both in West Bengal), a few were from Bihar and Jharkhand as well.
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February - 8 
Opposing the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 (CAB), a tribal forum in Arunachal Pradesh on February 8, demanded that the State be exempted from its purview as it is contrary to the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, reports
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Opposing the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 (CAB), a tribal forum in Arunachal Pradesh on February 8, demanded that the State be exempted from its purview as it is contrary to the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, reports Assam Tribune. Arunachal Indigenous Tribal Forum (AITF), a conglomerate of various community-based organisations of the State, termed the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) as ‘anti-tribal, anti-Arunachalee’.
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February - 8 
Section 144 has been imposed in Guwahati city ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on February 9, reports Northeast Today on February 8. Authorities have informed that arrests will be made if effigies are burnt in the city.
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Section 144 has been imposed in Guwahati city ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on February 9, reports Northeast Today on February 8. Authorities have informed that arrests will be made if effigies are burnt in the city.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered one M series A1 rifle and 70 rounds of ammunition from Moreh along Indo-Myanmar border in Tengnoupal District, reports Imphal Free Press on February 8. The patrolling along the border had been intensified after the Feb
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered one M series A1 rifle and 70 rounds of ammunition from Moreh along Indo-Myanmar border in Tengnoupal District, reports Imphal Free Press on February 8. The patrolling along the border had been intensified after the February 7, blasts in Imphal where four people were wounded. Additionally, United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on February 8, claimed responsibility for the blast, reports Nagaland Post. The UNLF, in an emailed statement, claimed that the blast was carried out by its armed wing, Manipur People’s Army (MPA).
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February - 8 
Three persons were arrested for extorting money from the truck drivers near Ghorapatti Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrested persons were identified as YeshitoSumi ,InahotoChophy and NikatoYeptho. INR 75, 860 was recovered from the arrestees
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Three persons were arrested for extorting money from the truck drivers near Ghorapatti Dimapur, reports Morung Express. The arrested persons were identified as YeshitoSumi ,InahotoChophy and NikatoYeptho. INR 75, 860 was recovered from the arrestees.
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February - 8 
To enhance and strengthen its capability for anti-terrorist and anti-infiltration operations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army has started induction of sniper rifles and other modernisedequipments and the entire process o
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To enhance and strengthen its capability for anti-terrorist and anti-infiltration operations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army has started induction of sniper rifles and other modernisedequipments and the entire process of induction will be completed shortly, reports Daily Excelsior on February 9.Sources said that Army would be inducting about 6000 sniper rifles along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir including twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in Kashmir region during next few months, which would be of great help to the troops in anti-militancy operations especially in thwarting intrusion bids from Pakistan as sniper rifles can strike the target from quite a distance. The sniper rifles will replace Dragunov SVD (SnayperskayaVintovkasistemyDragunova)rifles with Army soldiers on the LoC.Induction of sniper rifles on the LoC, according to sources, will go a long way in more forcefully countering infiltration attempts by the troops on the LoC as these weapons can target the infiltrators from a very long distance. The targets can be hit very accurately with these weapons, sources said.Sources, however, added that upgradation of weaponry is an ongoing exercise.
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February - 8 
United States special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on February 8 said that Pakistan had released Taliban leader Mullah Baradar at his request to help expedite the Afghan peace talks, reports Dawn. Speaking at the US Institute of Peace in Wa
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United States special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on February 8 said that Pakistan had released Taliban leader Mullah Baradar at his request to help expedite the Afghan peace talks, reports Dawn. Speaking at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, Zalmay Khalilzad acknowledged that the US and the Taliban had reached a framework agreement in Doha last month, but more talks were needed for reaching a conclusion.Zalmay Khalilzad,in response to a question on Pakistan’s role, said that Islamabad had played a constructive role and released Mullah Baradar “at my request”.
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February - 8 
President Bidya Devi Bhandari, on February 8, authenticated the amendment bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) Act-2071', reports My Republica. The President's O
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President Bidya Devi Bhandari, on February 8, authenticated the amendment bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) Act-2071', reports My Republica. The President's Office in a press statement said, the president authenticated the amendment bill in line with the Article 113 (2) of the constitution. With the approval of the bill, the terms of TRC and the CIEDP have been extended for a year. Earlier, the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA) had endorsed the bill, extending the terms of the two commissions for a year at first and for a further year if needed. The commissions were formed to investigate conflict-era cases.
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February - 8 
Police officials on February 8, at the end of five-day Police Week 2019, assured to eradicate militancy and narcotics from the country, and further committing to ensure harassment-free and people-friendly Policing, reports Daily Star.Prime Minister S
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Police officials on February 8, at the end of five-day Police Week 2019, assured to eradicate militancy and narcotics from the country, and further committing to ensure harassment-free and people-friendly Policing, reports Daily Star.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the five-day long event on February 4.
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February - 8 
Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders on February 8 hinted that it would take to the streets soon after revamping the party to ensure party Chairperson Khaleda Zia's release from jail, reports Daily Star. “We have to turn around burying a
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Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders on February 8 hinted that it would take to the streets soon after revamping the party to ensure party Chairperson Khaleda Zia's release from jail, reports Daily Star. “We have to turn around burying all sorts of organisational weaknesses. It is not possible to ensure release of Khaleda Zia only through placing demands. We have to release her through movement,” said BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain.
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February - 8 
At least ten Taliban militants including one of their ‘military commission chiefs’ were killed during separate operations in southeastern Ghazni province of Afghanistan on February 8, reports The Khaama Press. The provincial Police commandment in a s
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At least ten Taliban militants including one of their ‘military commission chiefs’ were killed during separate operations in southeastern Ghazni province of Afghanistan on February 8, reports The Khaama Press. The provincial Police commandment in a statement said the coalition forces carried out an airstrike targeting two vehicles at around 5:40pm on February 8. The statement further added that the airstrike was carried out in Qara Bagh District, leaving eight militants dead including one of their ‘military commission chiefs’ identified as Mawlavi Sahar. The Afghan Forces also ambushed militants in Khamari area of Moqor District in the province at 11:00pm on February 8, leaving two militants dead, the provincial Police commandment added.
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February - 8 
In the meantime, the coalition forces struck a Taliban attack planning center in Tarinkot city of Uruzgan province, killing seven fighters.
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In the meantime, the coalition forces struck a Taliban attack planning center in Tarinkot city of Uruzgan province, killing seven fighters.
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February - 8 
The Afghan Special Operations Forces (ASOF) during their offensive across the country against foreign terrorists and Taliban eliminated at least 56 militants, the military sources said, reports The Khaama Press on February 9. According to the militar
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The Afghan Special Operations Forces (ASOF) during their offensive across the country against foreign terrorists and Taliban eliminated at least 56 militants, the military sources said, reports The Khaama Press on February 9. According to the military officials, a partnered operation killed 31 Taliban and destroyed their explosives and weapons supplies in Sangin District of Helmand province while 11 Taliban militants were killed during a partnered helicopter raid led by the ASOF in Sayyidabad District of Wardak province.
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February - 8 
The ASOF also conducted a partnered helicopter raid in the Jaji District of Paktia and arrested three militants linked to foreign terrorists who carry out suicide bombings and car bomb attacks, the sources said, adding that the ASOF conducted a helic
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The ASOF also conducted a partnered helicopter raid in the Jaji District of Paktia and arrested three militants linked to foreign terrorists who carry out suicide bombings and car bomb attacks, the sources said, adding that the ASOF conducted a helicopter assault to disrupt Taliban operations in Suki District of Kunar province, killing one enemy fighter.
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February - 8 
The coalition forces also struck an illegal Taliban checkpoint on Highway 1 in the Qara Bagh District of Ghazni province, killed four Taliban fighters and destroyed two enemy vehicles.
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The coalition forces also struck an illegal Taliban checkpoint on Highway 1 in the Qara Bagh District of Ghazni province, killed four Taliban fighters and destroyed two enemy vehicles.
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February - 8 
The sources further added that the ASOF conducted a partnered helicopter assault against the Taliban in Charkh District of Logar, killing two enemy fighters
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The sources further added that the ASOF conducted a partnered helicopter assault against the Taliban in Charkh District of Logar, killing two enemy fighters
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February - 8 
The Maldivian Government has extended an invitation to all the Special Procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to visit the Maldives, reports Maldives Times on February 9. In response to a letter by the High Commissioner for Hum
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The Maldivian Government has extended an invitation to all the Special Procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to visit the Maldives, reports Maldives Times on February 9. In response to a letter by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid said that the Maldivian Government is looking forward to solidifying its cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and all special procedures of the Human Rights Council. Minister Shahid mentioned that the Maldives had already written to the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) and the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) as part of the Government’s 100-day pledges, instigating a new chapter in the relationship between the Maldives and international human rights bodies. Since assuming office on November 17, 2018, the Government of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had made human rights a key pillar of the Maldives’ foreign relations engagements. Minister Shahid is due to visit Geneva later this month, to participate at the High-Level Segment of the 40th Session of the Human Rights Council.
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February - 9 
A Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant, Tajuddin alias Ibungo, was arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District on February 9, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant, Tajuddin alias Ibungo, was arrested from Moreh in Tengnoupal District on February 9, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 9 
A Parliamentary panel has recommended the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) prepare a detailed and generous rehabilitation-cum-settlement scheme for the cadres of NSCN-IM, reports The Hindu on February 9. A report prepared by the panel, stated th
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A Parliamentary panel has recommended the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) prepare a detailed and generous rehabilitation-cum-settlement scheme for the cadres of NSCN-IM, reports The Hindu on February 9. A report prepared by the panel, stated that ‘The committee, keeping in view the historical dynamics of insurgency, wishes to remind the Government that the most important aspect of any agreement with insurgents is the adequate rehabilitation and settlement programme for the cadres of the insurgent outfits. NSCN (IM), being the largest group in the entire region, would have thousands of cadres who must be adequately settled to make the agreement successful and to prevent the emergence of any splinter groups…. the government should, nevertheless, stay prepared for any scenario that may emerge in the aftermath of this agreement, and keep security forces on the alert’.
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February - 9 
A Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) Panel urged Government of India (GoI) to conclude the Naga peace talks, which started more than two decades ago, and come to an agreement with stakeholders soon, reports The Sangai Express on February
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A Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) Panel urged Government of India (GoI) to conclude the Naga peace talks, which started more than two decades ago, and come to an agreement with stakeholders soon, reports The Sangai Express on February 10. The committee, headed by former Home Minister P Chidambaram, reiterated its call for an early resolution of the Naga crisis after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had submitted an action taken report on February 7.The report stated that ‘Talks with National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and other groups are continuing and efforts to reach a final settlement are going on’. The Rajya Sabha panel stated that ‘The Committee apprehends that any further delay may harm the progress achieved during the last few years. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Government should conclude the peace talks, at the earliest, based on a broad understanding over the most contentious issues’. The report said any final settlement with the Naga groups might have implications for Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, where Nagas live in certain areas. It suggested that these States should be kept abreast of the emerging dynamics of the talks. The most contentious issue until now has been the Nagas’ demand for integration of Naga-dominated areas of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
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February - 9 
An Army soldier, identified as Sepoy Satish Kumar, was injured in sniper fire from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakist
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An Army soldier, identified as Sepoy Satish Kumar, was injured in sniper fire from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan army in violation of ceasefire fired sniper shot targeting an Army post at Kalal along the LoC in Nowshera sector this afternoon (February 9)
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February - 9 
At least six women were wounded during a protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) at Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The protesters were organising a road blockade protest demanding withdrawal of CAB.
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At least six women were wounded during a protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) at Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The protesters were organising a road blockade protest demanding withdrawal of CAB.
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February - 9 
Eleven political parties in Manipur have formed a new alliance called Manipur Democratic Alliance (MDA) to campaign against the CAB, reports Assam Tribune on February 10. The political parties in the alliance are Shiv Sena, Aam Admi Party (AAP), Trin
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Eleven political parties in Manipur have formed a new alliance called Manipur Democratic Alliance (MDA) to campaign against the CAB, reports Assam Tribune on February 10. The political parties in the alliance are Shiv Sena, Aam Admi Party (AAP), Trinamool Congress (TC), People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA), Manipur National Democratic Front (MNDF), North East India Development Party (NEIDP) and Manipur People’s Conference (MPC).Announcing the formation of the new alliance at a news conference here, representatives of the 11 political parties informed that the parties will launch a series of campaign against the Bill in its present form.
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February - 9 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has reorganized its ‘central executive committee’ (CEC), reports Meghalaya Times on February 9. The new CEC is headed by Bobby Marwein as its ‘chairman’ and ‘commander-in-chief’ and Sainkupar Nongtraw as
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has reorganized its ‘central executive committee’ (CEC), reports Meghalaya Times on February 9. The new CEC is headed by Bobby Marwein as its ‘chairman’ and ‘commander-in-chief’ and Sainkupar Nongtraw as ‘general secretary’ and ‘publicity secretary’. A press release by HNLC stated that The CEC of the HNLC has been re-organised to re-motivate and carry on with the council’s struggle to achieve its ideology. The new CEC, was elected on January 2. The other leaders include Khrawbok Jyrwa as ‘vice chairman’, Alex Diengdoh as ‘foreign secretary’, Wanshan Marwein as ‘finance secretary’, Riewpyrkhat Sun as ‘organising secretary’ and M Rynjah as ‘socio cultural secretary’.
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February - 9 
In a report submitted to the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) only 48 of the total 5,407 families of Bru refugees have been repatriated to Mizoram from Tripura following the signing of a four-corner agreement reports New Indian Express
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In a report submitted to the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) only 48 of the total 5,407 families of Bru refugees have been repatriated to Mizoram from Tripura following the signing of a four-corner agreement reports New Indian Express on February 10. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs report stated that ‘The Committee expresses its concern over the abysmally low number of families repatriated, and, as against the targeted 5407 families, only 48 families (less than 1%), could be repatriated to the State of Mizoram. The committee, however, expresses its satisfaction over the increase in monetary assistance’. According to the original agreement signed in July 2018, 5,407 Bru families were to return to Mizoram by September. In January, the centre extended the deadline of repatriation till March 31. Central government started eighth phase of repatriation from August 25, 2018. According to the original agreement signed in July 2018, 5,407 Bru families were to return to Mizoram by September. In January, the centre extended the deadline of repatriation till March 31.
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February - 9 
Kashmir valley on February 9 observed shutdown on the hanging anniversary of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, reports Daily Excelsior. Afzal Guru was hanged in Tihar jail on February 9, 2013 for his involvement in Parliament attack on 2001. The
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Kashmir valley on February 9 observed shutdown on the hanging anniversary of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, reports Daily Excelsior. Afzal Guru was hanged in Tihar jail on February 9, 2013 for his involvement in Parliament attack on 2001. The shutdown was observed in response to the strike call given by All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik.
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February - 9 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)which had picked up 10 youths for links with the Islamic State (IS) stated that the accused had allegedly planned to cause “mass casualties” in India before travelling to Syria in order to be received as credible
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)which had picked up 10 youths for links with the Islamic State (IS) stated that the accused had allegedly planned to cause “mass casualties” in India before travelling to Syria in order to be received as credible recruits, reports Indian Express n February 10. According to the statements of the accused recorded by ATS, the nine men and one minor would reportedly hold meetings in Mumbra in Thane District, every night for a few months. The ATS also said they discussed setting off an explosion at the office of a right-wing organisation. Among those arrested is Mohsin Sirajuddin Khan, accused of radicalising the others. The ATS claimed that he had even set the others a target of raising INR 2,00,000 each to meet travel and living expenses in Syria.
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February - 9 
On February 9, during a convention of people’s Alliance Manipur (PAM), a conglomerate of various civil society organizations in Manipur convention, called for a general shutdown from February 11-12 to protest Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports
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On February 9, during a convention of people’s Alliance Manipur (PAM), a conglomerate of various civil society organizations in Manipur convention, called for a general shutdown from February 11-12 to protest Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), reports Assam Tribune. According to a resolution adopted in the meeting, protest demonstrations would be staged across the State against the Bill during the shut down.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs), on February 9, arrested three militants of unidentified affiliation from Moreh in Tengnoupal District, tweets the Eastern Army Command. Three fire arms were recovered from the militants.
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Security Forces (SFs), on February 9, arrested three militants of unidentified affiliation from Moreh in Tengnoupal District, tweets the Eastern Army Command. Three fire arms were recovered from the militants.
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February - 9 
Six militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) made a failed attempt to abduct a businessman in Panery in Udalguri District on February 9, reports Northeast Today. The abduction attempt failed after locals came to rescue the businessma
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Six militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) made a failed attempt to abduct a businessman in Panery in Udalguri District on February 9, reports Northeast Today. The abduction attempt failed after locals came to rescue the businessman. Three militants have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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February - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigation to find the suspects who sent over a dozen envelopes, some of which were laced with chemicals to the universities across Greece from India, reports Times of India on February 10. S
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigation to find the suspects who sent over a dozen envelopes, some of which were laced with chemicals to the universities across Greece from India, reports Times of India on February 10. Some of the envelopes had printed notes of ‘Islamic content’ inside, following which the Greek anti-terrorism unit initiated a probe and recently approached the Indian government. The envelopes were sent to the universities and some private institutions in the Athens, the islands of Crete, Lesvos, Corfu and Cephalonia and other towns including Arta, Sparta and Volos among others.
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February - 9 
United States officials and Taliban sources have told Reuters that Pakistan has begun to play a behind-the-scenes but central role in supporting US peace talks with the Afghan Taliban, including by facilitating travel to negotiations, reports Daily T
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United States officials and Taliban sources have told Reuters that Pakistan has begun to play a behind-the-scenes but central role in supporting US peace talks with the Afghan Taliban, including by facilitating travel to negotiations, reports Daily Times on February 9.The Pakistani assistance, which has not been reported in such detail before, also includes exerting pressure on Taliban leaders who fail to cooperate, including by detaining members of the militants’ families, the insurgents say.The Pakistani role in the peace negotiations is a delicate one, with Islamabad seeking to avoid demonstrating the kind of broad influence over the Taliban that Washington has long accused it of having.
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February - 9 
Bangladesh wants a ‘safe haven’ for the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Rakhine state by ensuring their safe, secured and dignified repatriation under the monitoring of India, China and other ASEAN nations, reports New Age on February 9. ‘We
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Bangladesh wants a ‘safe haven’ for the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Rakhine state by ensuring their safe, secured and dignified repatriation under the monitoring of India, China and other ASEAN nations, reports New Age on February 9. ‘We want a safe haven for the Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and that haven has to be monitored by India, China and other ASEAN nations —As China and India are friendly to Myanmar, it may accept this proposal,’ said Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen. Momen said that he requested his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj during their meeting yesterday (February 8) to take up the proposal with Myanmar’s foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi about which the latter replied ‘let me see.’ ‘When I shared my idea to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi about ensuring a safe haven of Rohingyas in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, he described the idea as an ‘innovative’ one,’ he said. Momen, who left New Delhi for Dhaka in the afternoon after wrapping up his three-day official tour, said our main objective is to ensure safe return of Rohingyas in their mother land.
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February - 9 
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on February 9 said that the provincial council election will be held definitely before the presidential election, reports Colombo Page. Speaking at an event in Polonnaruwa, the President said that the relevant
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Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on February 9 said that the provincial council election will be held definitely before the presidential election, reports Colombo Page. Speaking at an event in Polonnaruwa, the President said that the relevant constitutional issues will be resolved before the elections and the Presidential Election will be held on the due date by the end of the year. President Sirisena noted that no one can force to conduct the Presidential Election and only he has the power to do so. An order in this regard cannot be given by the Parliament or the Judiciary. He said that the constitution clearly states that if a Presidential Election is held early, a gazette notification in that regard can be issued only by the President.
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February - 9 
Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Marawarah District of Kunar Province, killing 3 Taliban fighters while 1 Taliban fighter was killed during a similar operation in Zurmat District of Paktia Province.
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Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Marawarah District of Kunar Province, killing 3 Taliban fighters while 1 Taliban fighter was killed during a similar operation in Zurmat District of Paktia Province.
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February - 9 
Afghan Special Forces killed one Taliban militant and rescued seven civilians during an operation in the province, on February 9, reports Khamma Press. According to a statement released by the Special Operations Corps, the Afghan Special Forces storm
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Afghan Special Forces killed one Taliban militant and rescued seven civilians during an operation in the province, on February 9, reports Khamma Press. According to a statement released by the Special Operations Corps, the Afghan Special Forces stormed a Taliban prison in Washir District, which resulted into the killing of Taliban fighter.
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February - 9 
At least 25 anti-government militias including six Pakistani insurgents were killed during military operation led by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Kandahar Province on February 9, reports bakhtarnews.com. Senior Commander of Afghan National Army (A
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At least 25 anti-government militias including six Pakistani insurgents were killed during military operation led by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Kandahar Province on February 9, reports bakhtarnews.com. Senior Commander of Afghan National Army (ANA) in the south of the country said that the clearing operation have been launched to annihilate armed oppositions and ensure peace and stability in insecure areas of Arghistan District of the province.
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February - 9 
At least seven Taliban militants were killed and nine others were injured after the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) repulsed an attack by Taliban in northern Sar-e-Pul province of Afghanistan on February 9, reports The Khaama Pres
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At least seven Taliban militants were killed and nine others were injured after the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) repulsed an attack by Taliban in northern Sar-e-Pul province of Afghanistan on February 9, reports The Khaama Press. The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said, the Taliban militants launched attacks against the security posts in the central parts of Sar-e-Pul province in the early hours of February 9 morning which continued for one hour. At least seven Taliban militants were killed and nine others were wounded during the hour-long clash, the 209th Shaheen Corps said, adding that three security personnel also lost their lives and four others sustained injuries.
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February - 9 
Eight Afghan Local Police (ALP) personnel have been killed and four others, including the Sayyad District Police Chief, were wounded in Taliban attacks in Sar-i-Pul Province, an official said on February 10, reports pajhwok.com.
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Eight Afghan Local Police (ALP) personnel have been killed and four others, including the Sayyad District Police Chief, were wounded in Taliban attacks in Sar-i-Pul Province, an official said on February 10, reports pajhwok.com.
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February - 9 
On February 9, at least eight Policemen have been killed as a result of an insider attack in Helmand Province, an official said, reports pajhwok.com. A Policeman killed eight of his colleagues in the Sargodar area of Lashkargah, the provincial capita
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On February 9, at least eight Policemen have been killed as a result of an insider attack in Helmand Province, an official said, reports pajhwok.com. A Policeman killed eight of his colleagues in the Sargodar area of Lashkargah, the provincial capital. Meanwhile, Taliban spokesman Qari Yousuf Ahmadi said the attacker loyal to the insurgent group killed Policemen and took away their weapons.
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February - 9 
The Afghan and coalition forces have killed at least 30 Taliban and ISIS Khurasan (ISIS-K) militants during their latest operations which were conducted in the past 24 hours, Khamma Press reports on February 10. According to military sources, a co
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The Afghan and coalition forces have killed at least 30 Taliban and ISIS Khurasan (ISIS-K) militants during their latest operations which were conducted in the past 24 hours, Khamma Press reports on February 10. According to military sources, a coalition air strike in Khugyani District of Nangarhar Province killed 2 ISIS-K fighters while 7 more militants were killed during similar airstrikes conducted in Washer of Helmand and Chimtal district of Balkh Province.
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February - 9 
The Afghan Intelligence operatives arrested three members of Haqqani Network militants in connection to two bombings in Kabul city which left scores of people dead, Khamma Press reports on February 10.The National Directorate of Security (NDS) in a s
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The Afghan Intelligence operatives arrested three members of Haqqani Network militants in connection to two bombings in Kabul city which left scores of people dead, Khamma Press reports on February 10.The National Directorate of Security (NDS) in a statement said three Haqqani Network members have been arrested in connection to the bombings near the German Embassy and G4S Camp in the city. The statement further added that the three individuals identified have confessed their role in planning and facilitating the two attacks based on their Masters’ orders who are based outside the country.
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February - 9 
The Afghan Special Forces conducted a clearance operation in Tarin Kot city of Uruzgan Province, killing 13 Taliban fighters and destroying 2 roadside bombs.
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The Afghan Special Forces conducted a clearance operation in Tarin Kot city of Uruzgan Province, killing 13 Taliban fighters and destroying 2 roadside bombs.
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February - 9 
The local officials in Farah Province confirm that a Taliban attack has claimed the lives of seven Policemen in this province, on February 9, reports Khamma Press. Members of the provincial council said a group of Taliban insurgents launched an attac
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The local officials in Farah Province confirm that a Taliban attack has claimed the lives of seven Policemen in this province, on February 9, reports Khamma Press. Members of the provincial council said a group of Taliban insurgents launched an attack on a security outpost in Bala Bolok District. The officials further added that Taliban militants took away the weapons and other equipment of the Police forces.
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February - 9 
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that the Police forces have thwarted a suicide attack plot in Kabul city, Khamma Press reports on February 10.According to a statement released by the MoI, the Logar Police forces arrested a would-be suici
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The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that the Police forces have thwarted a suicide attack plot in Kabul city, Khamma Press reports on February 10.According to a statement released by the MoI, the Logar Police forces arrested a would-be suicide bomber and confiscated a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an operation.The statement further added that the would-be suicide bomber was on his way to Kabul but was stopped and arrested in the vicinity of Logar Province before he manages to reach Kabul city.The Ministry also added that the suicide bomber was looking to carry out an attack in Kabul city.
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February - 9 
The sources further added that a coalition air strike in Qarah Bagh district of Ghazni Province killed four Taliban fighters.
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The sources further added that a coalition air strike in Qarah Bagh district of Ghazni Province killed four Taliban fighters.
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February - 9 
The Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) arrested a recruiter of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khurasan (ISIS-K) in Kabul city on February 9, reports The Khaama Press. The NDS in a statement said Abu Obaidullah Mutawakil
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The Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) arrested a recruiter of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khurasan (ISIS-K) in Kabul city on February 9, reports The Khaama Press. The NDS in a statement said Abu Obaidullah Mutawakil who used to work as a lecturer in a university and was also a prayer leader in Sheikh Mohammadiha Mosque has been arrested on charges of recruiting militants for ISIS-K. The statement further added that Mutawakil was arrested during an operation which was conducted in the vicinity of the 5th Police District of Kabul city. Mutawakil has so far recruited hundreds of youths in ISIS-K ranks and has deployed them in Nangarhar province, NDS said, adding that 16 students of Mutawakil who have been arrested from different parts of Kabul have confessed that they were encouraged and recruited in ISIS-K ranks by Mutawakil. Ahmadullah, the second son of Mutawakil also joined ISIS group earlier this year and is actively operating in ISIS ranks in Nangarhar province, the NDS said. According to the NDS, Mutawakil’s nephew Asadullah alias Abdul Ghafoor had also joined ISIS and carried out a suicide attack two months ago in Kabul city.
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February - 9 
There is no plan on either to withdraw or reduce the number of US forces in Afghanistan, a spokesman for US forces, Colonel David Butler said, adding that they will continue their support to their Afghan counterparts to thwart threats against Afghani
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There is no plan on either to withdraw or reduce the number of US forces in Afghanistan, a spokesman for US forces, Colonel David Butler said, adding that they will continue their support to their Afghan counterparts to thwart threats against Afghanistan and the United States, even after a political agreement with the Taliban, Tolo News reports on February 10. “No, there is no program for leaving Afghanistan,” Butler stated. “We are committed to the Afghan security forces. I think you heard what President (Donald) Trump said is that we are committed right now to the Afghan security forces and like Ambassador (Zalmay) Khalilzad said nothing is decided until everything is decided. So, we are here. We are fighting every day in support of the Afghan security forces,” he said.US has 14,000 forces in Afghanistan who are engaged in counterterror as well as train, advise and assisting mission for their Afghan counterparts.
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February - 10 
11 persons including seven SFs personnel and four civilians were injured when militants hurled a grenade at SFs in Srinagar City Centre in Srinagar District on February 10 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade was hurled at around 6.40 p.m. a
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11 persons including seven SFs personnel and four civilians were injured when militants hurled a grenade at SFs in Srinagar City Centre in Srinagar District on February 10 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade was hurled at around 6.40 p.m. at 132 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stationed at Palladium Cinema in Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Later, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack. Greater Kashmir reports that JeM’s spokesperson Mohammad Hassan in a statement issued to news agency GNS said, “Seven CRPF personnel were injured in the attack at CRPF party outside Palladium in Lal Chowk. The attack was carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammad’s Afzal Guru squad.”
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February - 10 
A grenade exploded near the residence of a Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) identified as Bungte Chiru at Keithelmanbi Military Colony in Kangpokpi District on February 10, reports Imphal Free Press. The grenade attack is the first such incident in 2019
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A grenade exploded near the residence of a Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) identified as Bungte Chiru at Keithelmanbi Military Colony in Kangpokpi District on February 10, reports Imphal Free Press. The grenade attack is the first such incident in 2019 and the third in three months in Kangpokpi District after the twin blast at Kangpokpi District headquarters on October 19 and November 3.
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February - 10 
At least 10 persons were injured as SFs fired pellets on protesters after stone-pelting clashes broke near the encounter site in Devsar area of Kulgam District on February 10, reports Daily Excelsior.
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At least 10 persons were injured as SFs fired pellets on protesters after stone-pelting clashes broke near the encounter site in Devsar area of Kulgam District on February 10, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 10 
Bru migrants living in relief camps in Tripura wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi placing an 8-point demand memorandum seeking his intervention to facilitate smooth repatriation to Mizoram, reports The Hindu on February 11. The demands placed befo
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Bru migrants living in relief camps in Tripura wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi placing an 8-point demand memorandum seeking his intervention to facilitate smooth repatriation to Mizoram, reports The Hindu on February 11. The demands placed before the PM include formation of an Autonomous District Council (ADC) for Brus, allotment of five-hectare land to each repatriated family, setting up cluster villages, granting INR 400,000 cash compensation to each repatriated family, updating electoral rolls, identification of people left out in electoral roll revision by Mizoram officials and deployment of central security forces in Mizoram after repatriation. Till date, 7,000 Brus have returned to Mizoram in eight phases of repatriation but more arrived in 2009 due to renewed conflict. More than 32,000 Brus are now living in relief camps of Tripura. Only 150 migrants from 42 families were repatriated to Mizoram in the last phase of repatriation which continued till September 25 last year.
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February - 10 
Five militants belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter at Kellam village in Devsar area of Kulgam District on February 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Waseem Ahmad
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Five militants belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter at Kellam village in Devsar area of Kulgam District on February 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Waseem Ahmad Rather, Aqib Nazir Mir, Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat, Idrees Ahmad Bhat and Zahid Ahmad Parray (all local residents). According to Security Forces (SFs), these militants belonged to HM and LeT outfits and they were wanted for various militant activities including attacks on security establishments and civilians. The house where militants were hiding was damaged during the operation. Police said that incriminating material such as arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter. “All these materials have been taken in the case records for the purpose of investigation”, Police added. Later, the bodies of the killed militants were handed over to their families.
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February - 10 
One person making threat calls to a local Congress leader by posing as a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested by the Daringbadi Police in Kandhamal District of Odisha, reports The Hindu on February 11.The Maoist impo
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One person making threat calls to a local Congress leader by posing as a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested by the Daringbadi Police in Kandhamal District of Odisha, reports The Hindu on February 11.The Maoist imposter, identified as Biswanath Hawda Singh, a resident of Rahakia village, is said to be a supporter of Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of G. Udaygiri, Jacob Pradhan. The threat calls were allegedly made by Singh to the party president of zone no. 10 of Daringbadi block, Kaliprasad Mallik.The block president had started receiving threat calls purportedly from a Maoist leader named Sunil in the first week of February. As the caller threatened to kill him, Mallik had filed a complaint at the Daringbadi Police Station on February 7.
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February - 10 
Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs, headed by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed dismay over the “divergent” views taken by the Centre and the Assam government over the continuance of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Assa
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Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs, headed by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed dismay over the “divergent” views taken by the Centre and the Assam government over the continuance of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Assam, reports Nagaland Post on February 11.A Panel report stated that ‘The committee is unable to comprehend the divergent perceptions of the situation in Assam. On the one hand, the ministry has asserted that there has been an improvement in the security situation in Assam and, on the other hand, the area declared as disturbed under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, has been increased,” the report stated. It added, “the state government of Assam has notified the whole State as disturbed area on the plea that it is not the appropriate time to reduce the area under AFSPA. This is a paradoxical situation that needs to be resolved’. Meanwhile, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) informed the Panel that Assam government wants to continue the imposition of AFSPA despite improvement in security situation.
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February - 10 
Protesters blocked streets in Imphal East and West Districts while protesting the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) as a part of the 36 hours state wide cease work strike imposed by People’s Alliance Manipur (PAM), reports Imphal Free Press on Februar
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Protesters blocked streets in Imphal East and West Districts while protesting the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) as a part of the 36 hours state wide cease work strike imposed by People’s Alliance Manipur (PAM), reports Imphal Free Press on February 11.
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February - 10 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun to track money trail involved in an alleged receipt of terror funds worth INR 15.6 Million from a front of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), reports Mumbai Mirror on February 10. According to ED, the probe seeks to ide
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun to track money trail involved in an alleged receipt of terror funds worth INR 15.6 Million from a front of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), reports Mumbai Mirror on February 10. According to ED, the probe seeks to identify the proceeds of crime emanating from the terror funds, which were routed from Dubai using hawala networks, and establish how it was spent or diverted. The funds were allegedly routed to India by LeT’s front, Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF). The ED case was registered on the basis of a probe by National Investigation Agency (NIA), which arrested the Delhi resident, Mohammad Salman in September 2018. NIA has so far arrested four persons, including Salman and Mohammad MolanialiasBabloo, a resident of Rajasthan who was nabbed after his arrival from Dubai.
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February - 10 
Police on February 10 arrested an alleged target killer, affiliated with the London faction of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-London) and involved in the killings of 42 people from Bahadurabad area of Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. The arrested
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Police on February 10 arrested an alleged target killer, affiliated with the London faction of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-London) and involved in the killings of 42 people from Bahadurabad area of Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. The arrested suspects, according to the Police, is a Government employee and had allegedly been involved in the killings of Police personnel, excise officials, an education director and members of both his own and rival political parties. Details of the arrest were revealed by East Zone Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ghulam Azfar Mahesar during a press conference at his office. According to the SSP, Bahadurabad Police had arrested the suspect, identified as Sajid alias Chota Bona, in a raid on Sharae Faisal and seized a 9mm pistol as well as stolen motorcycle from his possession.SSP Mahesar said that the suspect was affiliated with the MQM-London’s Jamshed Town Sector and was an employee of the Sindh Department of Health. The suspect had confessed to his involvement in 42 targeted killings, starting from his first murder of a Policeman, Nabi Buksh in 1995.
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February - 10 
The first addition in the list of proscribed organisations made by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Government has taken the total number of banned outfits to 67, Dawn reported on February 11.The latest addition to the list is Yemen-based Al-Rahmah
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The first addition in the list of proscribed organisations made by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Government has taken the total number of banned outfits to 67, Dawn reported on February 11.The latest addition to the list is Yemen-based Al-Rahmah Welfare Trust Organisation (ARWTO) and the reason for its placement on the list of terrorist outfits is said to be its links with al Qaeda.A Federal Minister when contacted told Dawn that ARWTO was found to be having links with al Qaeda.According to an updated list of proscribed organisations placed by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NCTA) on its website, ARWTO was formally banned on December 13, 2018. The only other addition in the list during that year was that of Jundullah, that had been proscribed on January 31, 2018. Jundullah had been formed by Abdol Malek Regi who had been captured and executed in Iran in 2010.With latest addition, number of proscribed outfits rises to 67; Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation(FIF) continue to be on watch-list
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February - 10 
The Rangers on February 10 arrested 15 suspects, including gangsters and extortionists, during targeted operations across Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The News. A spokesperson for the Rangers said troops of the paramilitary force
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The Rangers on February 10 arrested 15 suspects, including gangsters and extortionists, during targeted operations across Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The News. A spokesperson for the Rangers said troops of the paramilitary force conducted targeted raids in Saeedabad and Baghdadi Colony areas and arrested two suspects identified as Rashid Rasheedalias Moosa and Jugaan Lal alias Kana.The arrested men were allegedly associated with the Lyari gang war and involved in cases of targeted killings, extortion and drug peddling. During a raid in the Sohrab Goth area, the Rangers arrested a suspect, Mohammad Arsalan alias Akhrot. He was allegedly involved in a number of extortion cases.The paramilitary force also carried out raids in Baloch Colony, Mehmoodabad, Model Colony, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Awami Colony and Sohrab Goth where they arrested 12 suspects, identified as Imtiaz alias Lara, Waheed Ali, Zawar Hussain, Irfan Ali, Mohammad Jameel, Nawaz Ali, Mohammad Tahir Hayat, Abdul Kareem, Mohammad Ammar, Husnain Abbasi, Zaheer and Mohammad Iqbal, who were allegedly involved in street crime and armed robberies in various locations of the city.
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February - 10 
The Sindh Police plan to acquire a consignment of over 6,000 9mm pistols for Karachi amid growing security challenges which warrant use of effective and easy-to-handle arms in urban policing against organised criminal and militant gangs, Dawn reporte
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The Sindh Police plan to acquire a consignment of over 6,000 9mm pistols for Karachi amid growing security challenges which warrant use of effective and easy-to-handle arms in urban policing against organised criminal and militant gangs, Dawn reported on February 11.The decision, officials said, was part of departmental reforms pledged by new Sindh Inspector General (IG) Kaleem Imam in the aftermath of the recent targeted attacks and growing complaints of street crimes mainly in Karachi, which not only led to the loss of lives but also raised questions over professionalism and policing skills of the law enforcement agency.The Sindh Police chief has issued new guidelines for reforms in overall policing and directed officers to ensure their prompt implementation. “The fresh set of instructions have directly come from the top authorities involving several measures that include regular firing exercises, deployment of young policemen at public places and replacement of old fleet of vehicles with new ones,” said an official. “The measures include acquisition of 6,380 9mm pistols to be given to the operational force in Karachi. It is a principled decision that the conventional weapons, which have been in the use of the police force for the past two decades, will gradually be replaced with their improved versions. Cities like Karachi have become increasingly weaponised over the years and the old models are turning ineffective in such a situation,” he said.
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February - 10 
Law Minister Anisul Huq on February 10 told Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) that the Government will, through a legal process, settle the issue of trying Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) as a political party for its involvement in crimes against humanity, , reports
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Law Minister Anisul Huq on February 10 told Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) that the Government will, through a legal process, settle the issue of trying Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) as a political party for its involvement in crimes against humanity, , reports Daily Star. In reply to a query from Awami League Member of Parliament Waresat Hossain Belal, the Law Minister informed that the Ministry will take initiative again to send the amendment to International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) law to the cabinet division, in line with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's direction so that it can be placed before the cabinet meeting. Minister Anisul said the law ministry had earlier sent the amendment to the ICT law to the cabinet division aimed at trying JeI as a political party for its involvement in crimes against humanity in the country's Liberation War in 1971.
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February - 10 
Metropolitan Sessions Judge of Chattogram Akbar Hossen Mridha on February 10 rejected the bail petitions and sent three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders, Boalkhali Municipality Mayor Abul Kalam, and local leaders Mohsin Khokan and Md Yeasin
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Metropolitan Sessions Judge of Chattogram Akbar Hossen Mridha on February 10 rejected the bail petitions and sent three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders, Boalkhali Municipality Mayor Abul Kalam, and local leaders Mohsin Khokan and Md Yeasin, to jail in connection with a case filed over planning subversive activities ahead of the December 30, 2018 election, reports Daily Star. Earlier, the trio had secured eight weeks interim bail from the High Court in connection with the case.
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February - 10 
State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain on February 10 informed Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) that there are some 336,746 posts vacant posts in different Government offices, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain on February 10 informed Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) that there are some 336,746 posts vacant posts in different Government offices, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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February - 10 
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi (India), Austin Fernando said that Sri Lanka needs Tamil refugees in India and want them to return their home land, reports The Hindu on February 11. “Sri Lanka needs them [Tamil refugees in India]. We
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The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi (India), Austin Fernando said that Sri Lanka needs Tamil refugees in India and want them to return their home land, reports The Hindu on February 11. “Sri Lanka needs them [Tamil refugees in India]. We want them to return. And, after a disastrous situation, people do not get the best of things which they would like to have. But we will try to give the best [offer] to everyone who return”, Austin Fernando said during his visit to Chennai in Tamil Nadu (India) to obtain first-hand knowledge of the situation pertaining to Tamil refugees. A team of officials from Colombo, including Sumith Nakandala, Additional Secretary [Ministry of Foreign Affairs] are currently in India to deal with the Tamil refugees’ problems in India.
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February - 10 
Near 8000 kilogram explosive materials have been discovered and seized, also a person arrested by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Logar Province on February 10, reports bakhtarnews.com. Shah Poor Ahmadzai spokesman of Police Chief in Logar said that
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Near 8000 kilogram explosive materials have been discovered and seized, also a person arrested by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Logar Province on February 10, reports bakhtarnews.com. Shah Poor Ahmadzai spokesman of Police Chief in Logar said that the explosive materials have been discovered during a military operation led by Afghan security personnel in different parts of Arghak region, Azra District of the province.
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February - 10 
President Ashraf Ghani, on February 10, said the Afghan government is ready to allow the Taliban to open an office in Kabul, Kandahar or Nangarhar, reports Tolo News.Ghani said “a sustainable peace and a peace with dignity” will come to the country a
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President Ashraf Ghani, on February 10, said the Afghan government is ready to allow the Taliban to open an office in Kabul, Kandahar or Nangarhar, reports Tolo News.Ghani said “a sustainable peace and a peace with dignity” will come to the country and for this, he is ready to even sacrifice his life.“We want peace in Mecca. Is that satisfactory or Moscow?” asked Ghani. “The nation says that they (Afghan politicians and Taliban members) did not go to Mecca but they went to Moscow (for talks on peace); therefore, they should answer to this question”, he added. Ghani said that he is expected to give up his position - for peace – but added that this post was given to him by the people who voted for him and that this will not be compromised.
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February - 10 
Security officials on February 10 said that Ibrahim Rahmat, a key Taliban ‘commander’, was killed during a foreign forces airstrike in Nahri Saraj District of Helmand Province, reports Tolo News.
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Security officials on February 10 said that Ibrahim Rahmat, a key Taliban ‘commander’, was killed during a foreign forces airstrike in Nahri Saraj District of Helmand Province, reports Tolo News.
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February - 10 
The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said at least 10 Taliban militants were killed and 15 others were wounded during the operations of the Afghan Police and Afghan Army in Khwajah Ghar, Dasht-e-Qala, YangiQala,
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The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said at least 10 Taliban militants were killed and 15 others were wounded during the operations of the Afghan Police and Afghan Army in Khwajah Ghar, Dasht-e-Qala, YangiQala, and Khwajah Bahauddin Districts of Takhar Province, reports The Khaama Press. The statement further added that the operations are being conducted in the framework of Toofan-24 operations. The Afghan forces also received artillery and close air support during the operations, the 209th Shaheen Corps said adding that the operations will continue until the mentioned areas are fully cleared of militants. According to 209th Shaheen Corps, the security personnel have not suffered casualties during the operations.
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February - 10 
The acting Secretary of Defense of the United States Patrick Shanahan has said that no direction has been received to reduce the number of US troops in Afghanistan, The Khaama Pressreports on February 11. He pointed towards the important security int
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The acting Secretary of Defense of the United States Patrick Shanahan has said that no direction has been received to reduce the number of US troops in Afghanistan, The Khaama Pressreports on February 11. He pointed towards the important security interests of the United States in the region and added that he has so far not received any direction to reduce the nearly 14,000 US troops in Afghanistan.
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February - 10 
The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah has said the main reason behind the ongoing conflict is the ‘stubbornness’ of Taliban leaders, reports The Khaama Presson February 11. Speaking during the meeting of
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The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah has said the main reason behind the ongoing conflict is the ‘stubbornness’ of Taliban leaders, reports The Khaama Presson February 11. Speaking during the meeting of Council of Ministers, Abdullah said the steps which they (Taliban) have taken are for publicity and concessions, not for goodwill or for real negotiations. Admitting that compromises are needed to pave the way for further peace talks, Abdullah said it would be impossible to insist on one’s own demands and expect peace as well.
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February - 10 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on February 11 said that 22 Taliban militants, including a local ‘commander’, were killed and eight wounded in airstrikes by Afghan Forces in Ab Band, Andar, Qarabagh Districts and Ghazni city (Ghazni District), in Ghaz
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on February 11 said that 22 Taliban militants, including a local ‘commander’, were killed and eight wounded in airstrikes by Afghan Forces in Ab Band, Andar, Qarabagh Districts and Ghazni city (Ghazni District), in Ghazni Province on February 10, reports Tolo News. During the air strikes two vehicles, weapons and ammunition were destroyed, MoD said. Col. Fazel Khoda Ebrahim khail spokesman of 203rdTander army corps said that the Taliban militants were killed during air and ground operations conducted by Afghan security forces with support of NATO troops, Bakhtar News adds.
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February - 10 
US Forces-Afghanistan spokesman Colonel David Butler said the US-backed military pressure by the Afghan forces on the Taliban will continue until a peace agreement is reached.“We will continue to fight every single day until there is a peaceful settl
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US Forces-Afghanistan spokesman Colonel David Butler said the US-backed military pressure by the Afghan forces on the Taliban will continue until a peace agreement is reached.“We will continue to fight every single day until there is a peaceful settlement and that is important to know that the Taliban will continue to feel this enormous military pressure,” Butler had stated on February 10.
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February - 11 
A local court in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 11,sent back activists Varavara Rao and Surendra Gadling to Yerawada Jail after their 11-day Police custody in connection with a2016 Unlawful Activities Pr
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A local court in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 11,sent back activists Varavara Rao and Surendra Gadling to Yerawada Jail after their 11-day Police custody in connection with a2016 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) case related to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)attack at Surjagarh, reports ANI. The Aheri Court has placed them under judicial remand. They are also accused in Bhima Koregaon case.A Pune Court had on January 31 sent Rao and Gadling to Gadchiroli Police's custody. Gadling and Rao were arrested in June 2018 and were lodged in the Yerawada jail
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February - 11 
A sentry at an Army camp in Uri area of Baramulla District on February 11 opened fire after noticing suspicious movement near the camp and massive searches were launched by the Security Forces (SFs) in the area, reports Daily Excelsior.However, no mi
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A sentry at an Army camp in Uri area of Baramulla District on February 11 opened fire after noticing suspicious movement near the camp and massive searches were launched by the Security Forces (SFs) in the area, reports Daily Excelsior.However, no militant was found. Police said that last night (February 10), sentry of Army Artillery unit at Rajarwani in Uri detected some suspicious movement around the camp and opened fire.
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February - 11 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as B Sudhakar aka Satwajiaka Oggu Buriyariaka Sudhakaran akaKiran (51), who had been carrying a reward of INR 10 million on his head, surrendered before the Telangana Police, along
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as B Sudhakar aka Satwajiaka Oggu Buriyariaka Sudhakaran akaKiran (51), who had been carrying a reward of INR 10 million on his head, surrendered before the Telangana Police, along with his wife Madhavi alias Neelima alias Padma, who is also a top-ranking Maoist leader, on February 11, reports Hindustan Times. Sudhakar hails from Sarangapur village of Nirmal District of (erstwhile part of Adilabad District) in the State, is known for his capabilities in taking up military operations. Sudhakar, who is one of the ‘central committee member (CCM) and politburo members’ of the CPI-Maoist, was in charge of the Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC), and used to control several Districts of Jharkhand, including Palamu, Garhwa, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla and Simdega, collectively called Koyal Sankh Zone. Besides the INR 10 million prize announced by Jharkhand, Telangana had put INR 2.5 million on his head. Madhavi,also, a member of the BJSAC,was an expert in computer operations looking after the accounts of the party.
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A tribal youth was killed allegedly by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres in Nabarangpur District of Odisha on February 12, on the suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’, reports Devdiscourse. A group of armed rebels stormed Venas vil
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A tribal youth was killed allegedly by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres in Nabarangpur District of Odisha on February 12, on the suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’, reports Devdiscourse. A group of armed rebels stormed Venas village under Raighar Block (administrative unit) late on Monday (February 11) night and forcibly took away Tunu Gond from his house accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’, Police said.The dead body of Gond with gunshot mark and lying in a pool of blood was found by the villagers on the outskirt of the village, early on Tuesday, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Santunu Mohanty said.The assailants left a letter at the spot saying Gond was eliminated as he was working as an informer for the police and passing on information about activities of the red rebels despite warnings, ASP, Mohanty said.
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February - 11 
Dal Khalsa, a Sikh Organisation on February 11 announced a sit down demonstration at the doorsteps of Nawanshahr District Court on February 13 to protest life imprisonment of three youths arrested for processing pro-Khalistan literature, reports The
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Dal Khalsa, a Sikh Organisation on February 11 announced a sit down demonstration at the doorsteps of Nawanshahr District Court on February 13 to protest life imprisonment of three youths arrested for processing pro-Khalistan literature, reports The Indian Express. The arrestees identified as Surjit Singh, Arvinder Singh and Ranjit Singh were arrested in 2016. According to the spokesperson of Dal Khalsa, ‘The three youth never indulged in any violent activity neither did anyone else allegedly influenced by them. The court held the trio guilty on mere possession of pamphlets’.
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February - 11 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 11 elected Qhehezu Tuccu as the new ‘chairman’ and Tongmeth Wangnao as ‘vice-chairman’ of the outfit, reports Imphal Free Press. The selection was conducted in camp Hebron in Di
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on February 11 elected Qhehezu Tuccu as the new ‘chairman’ and Tongmeth Wangnao as ‘vice-chairman’ of the outfit, reports Imphal Free Press. The selection was conducted in camp Hebron in Dimapur. They have been elected for span of six years. Tuccu was born on February 20, 1945 while Tongmeth was born in 1958.
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February - 11 
Pakistani troops,in a ceasefire violation, targeted forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kerni sector of Poonch District on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian Army also retaliated strongly. The exchange of fire betw
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Pakistani troops,in a ceasefire violation, targeted forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kerni sector of Poonch District on February 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian Army also retaliated strongly. The exchange of fire between the two sides continued for nearly seven hours, causing panic among the locals, sources said.
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February - 11 
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary stated in Assembly that 88 cases of sedition was charged against militants affiliated with Bodo extremist outfits and the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), and the National Santhal Liberati
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary stated in Assembly that 88 cases of sedition was charged against militants affiliated with Bodo extremist outfits and the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), and the National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) and its faction that is against talks. in Kokrajhar District, reports The Indian Expresson February 11. Chirang District came second with 43 cases mainly against Bodo militants. In Tinsukia District, 40 cases were filed against United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)
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February - 11 
Police arrested a militia member of Nandapur Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Apana Seda, from Balliyaguda village under Padwa Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on February 11, report
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Police arrested a militia member of Nandapur Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Apana Seda, from Balliyaguda village under Padwa Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on February 11, reports Odisha Bytes. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kanwar Vishal Singh said that Apana was involved in the murder of Sarpanch(head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution)of Hatibari Panchayat,Jagannath Khora in 2017. Reportedly, in the night on August 7, 2017, when 30-40 armed Maoists of the Srikakulam-Koraput Divisional Committee arrived at Hatibari village and asked Khora to accompany them to the outskirts of the village. Later, they killed him by slitting his throat. Later, they set fire to a jeep, a tractor, a motorcycle and damaged a car in the village.Before leaving the village, the Maoists left some posters wherein they had accused Jagannath of exploiting tribals of the Panchayat.
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February - 11 
Police recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth 400 Million was recovered by Police from Faridabad in Haryana, reports The Indian Express on February 12. Police arrested an individual identified as Deepak alias Vikram, a resident of West Ben
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Police recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth 400 Million was recovered by Police from Faridabad in Haryana, reports The Indian Express on February 12. Police arrested an individual identified as Deepak alias Vikram, a resident of West Bengal. He has been arrested for supplying 20,000 FICN notes of face value INR 2,000 after procuring them from Bangladesh. According to an official, ‘Deepak and his accomplice, Manoj Mandal, would get in touch with suppliers in Bangladesh through labourers working at the India-Bangladesh border for the fake notes. The suppliers would charge them Rs 40,000 for FICN with face value of INR 100,000.
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February - 11 
Six Rohingya, including four minor girls, were detained for not having valid travel documents on February 11 in Cachar District, reports The Indian Express. The group has told police they were headed to a Rohingya camp in Jammu and were travelling fr
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Six Rohingya, including four minor girls, were detained for not having valid travel documents on February 11 in Cachar District, reports The Indian Express. The group has told police they were headed to a Rohingya camp in Jammu and were travelling from Tripura.
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February - 11 
A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM),S hakeel, was shot dead while an official employee of a Union Council (UC) was critically injured in a gun attack on a UC office in New Karachi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on Februa
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A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM),S hakeel, was shot dead while an official employee of a Union Council (UC) was critically injured in a gun attack on a UC office in New Karachi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 11, reports Dawn. The chairman of UC-6 and other people were present in the 'reconciliation committee' room when six assailants riding motorbikes opened indiscriminate fire on them and fled, according to New Karachi Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Irshad Ali Bhutto.The DSPsaid that the attackers were armed with Kalashnikovs and pistols and managed to escape from the incident site.
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February - 11 
The Supreme Court (SC) on February 11 directed the Ministry of Defence to complete an inquiry in a case about the involvement of Army officers, including former Army and Inter-Services Intelligence(ISI) chiefs, in financial scams aimed at keeping for
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The Supreme Court (SC) on February 11 directed the Ministry of Defence to complete an inquiry in a case about the involvement of Army officers, including former Army and Inter-Services Intelligence(ISI) chiefs, in financial scams aimed at keeping former slain Prime Minister (PM) Benazir Bhutto out of power, reports The Times of India.In 1996, a petition was filed by late Air Chief Marshal Asghar Khan that former Army chief General Aslam Beg, ex-ISI chief Lieutenant General (retired) Assad Durrani and former President Ghulam Ishaq Khan had hatched a conspiracy to ensure Bhutto’s defeat in the 1990 elections.According to the petition, the two senior Army officers and then-president had doled out PKR 140 million among several politicians, including former PM Nawaz Sharif, to rig the 1990 polls against Bhutto. A political alliance consisting of nine parties, including the Pakistan Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami, had won the 1990 polls, with Nawaz Sharif elected as PM. The alliance, known as the Islamic Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI), was allegedly formed and funded by the accused in the case.In October 2012, the Supreme Court had issued a 141-page verdict, ordering legal proceedings against General Beg and Assad Durrani, directing the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to initiate a transparent investigation and subsequent trial if sufficient evidence was found against the former army officers. In December 2018, the FIA had recommended to the apex court to close the files, citing lack of evidence. Following FIA’s suggestion, the court had notified Asghar Khan’s heirs about their reaction but the family opposed the closure of the case.On January 11, 2019, ex-chief justice Mian Saqib Nisar, after accepting the plea of the family of the late Asghar Khan, resumed hearing of the case, stating that the court would not let his efforts go waste.
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February - 11 
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), Amnesty International (AI) and TRIAL International on February 11, called on the Nepal Government to commit to a transparent and consultative Transitional Justice (TJ) process that complied with internationa
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International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), Amnesty International (AI) and TRIAL International on February 11, called on the Nepal Government to commit to a transparent and consultative Transitional Justice (TJ) process that complied with international law and the judgments of the Supreme Court, reports The Himalayan Times.The Government has extended mandates of the two TJ mechanisms — Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disappearance of Persons (CIEDP) — for an additional year and their members till April 13.“A further one-year extension will be meaningless if measures are not taken to secure the independence and impartiality of the commissions,” said Frederick Rawski, ICJ Asia Pacific director, in a press statement. “This can only be achieved through a transparent selection process driven by a genuine will to combat impunity — not just for conflict victims, but for future generations.”The three organisations reiterated their view that the process had till date failed to deliver justice, truth or reparation for victims of crimes under international law and gross human rights violations or establish laws and institutional safeguards to ensure that such crimes are never repeated.
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February - 11 
Education Minister Dipu Moni on February 11 said everyone has to come forward to establish a non-communal education system, reports The Daily Star.“If we want to ensure a Bangladesh free of extremism and communalism, we have to lay emphasis on educat
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Education Minister Dipu Moni on February 11 said everyone has to come forward to establish a non-communal education system, reports The Daily Star.“If we want to ensure a Bangladesh free of extremism and communalism, we have to lay emphasis on education,” she said.
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February - 11 
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued 22 Rohingyas, including children and women, from Teknaf upazila on February 11, reports The Daily Star. The 22 were going to be trafficked to Malaysia through the Bay of Bengal.Earlier on February 8, the BGB
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The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued 22 Rohingyas, including children and women, from Teknaf upazila on February 11, reports The Daily Star. The 22 were going to be trafficked to Malaysia through the Bay of Bengal.Earlier on February 8, the BGB rescued 30 Rohingyas from Teknaf before being trafficked to Malaysia.
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February - 11 
The Court of Chattogram Metropolitan Session Judge Akbar Hossain Mridha on February 11 sent 31 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders and activists to jail in connection with a case filed over conducting subversive activities in the port city in
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The Court of Chattogram Metropolitan Session Judge Akbar Hossain Mridha on February 11 sent 31 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders and activists to jail in connection with a case filed over conducting subversive activities in the port city in 2018, reports The Daily Star.The BNP leaders include former councillor of Chattogram City Corporation Jainal Abedin, said Public Prosecutor Fakhruddin Chowdhury.The case was filed with Sadarghat Police Station, said the public prosecutor. He, however, could not specify when the case was filed.
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February - 11 
United Kingdom (UK) on February 11 announced that the Core Group on Sri Lanka will present a resolution at the 40th session of the UNHRC scheduled to be held from 25 February - 22 March 2019, reports Colombo Page. The Core Group on Sri Lanka, compris
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United Kingdom (UK) on February 11 announced that the Core Group on Sri Lanka will present a resolution at the 40th session of the UNHRC scheduled to be held from 25 February - 22 March 2019, reports Colombo Page. The Core Group on Sri Lanka, comprising Canada, Germany, Macedonia, Montenegro and the UK will present a resolution on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka, the representative of the UK announced at the UNHRC Organizational Meeting held on February 11.
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February - 11 
A ‘deputy commander’ of Taliban was killed along with four other militants in Arghistan District of Kandahar Province on February 11, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Some weapons and ammunition were also seized. Provincial Police Chief of Kandahar Gen.
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A ‘deputy commander’ of Taliban was killed along with four other militants in Arghistan District of Kandahar Province on February 11, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Some weapons and ammunition were also seized. Provincial Police Chief of Kandahar Gen. Tadin Khan said the ‘shadow governor’ of Taliban for Jaldak and Tarnak areas of Shahr-e-Safa city of Zabul was arrested during the operation, adds The Khaama Press. Gen. Tadin Khan did not disclose further information regarding the identity of the detained Taliban ‘commander’ but added that he was arrested while attempting to cross-border and flee to Pakistan. The ‘commander’ killed during the operation was his deputy.
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February - 11 
A Taliban Red Unit militant and 12 other Taliban fighters were killed by multiple airstrikes in Tarin Kot city of Uruzgan Province,Khamma Press reports on February 12. “Although Taliban fighters are present in Uruzgan, their numbers have dwindled bec
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A Taliban Red Unit militant and 12 other Taliban fighters were killed by multiple airstrikes in Tarin Kot city of Uruzgan Province,Khamma Press reports on February 12. “Although Taliban fighters are present in Uruzgan, their numbers have dwindled because of recent friendly forces offensive engagements. Last week more than 20 Taliban fighters were killed in the region,”sources said adding that commandos also destroyed multiple Taliban operations centers.
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February - 11 
Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Badghis province killing 10 Taliban fighters and wounding 17 others, Khamma Press reports on February 12.
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Afghan Special Forces conducted a raid in Badghis province killing 10 Taliban fighters and wounding 17 others, Khamma Press reports on February 12.
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February - 11 
Amidst the ongoing peace efforts, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) on February 11, said the Afghan Defense and Security Forces backed by their foreign counterparts will increase their attacks on Taliban’s strongholds, reports Tolo News. A MoD spokesman,
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Amidst the ongoing peace efforts, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) on February 11, said the Afghan Defense and Security Forces backed by their foreign counterparts will increase their attacks on Taliban’s strongholds, reports Tolo News. A MoD spokesman, Ghafoor Ahmad Jawed, said military operations by Afghan forces are ongoing in at least 15 provinces. He stated, “We are conducting (military) operations in different provinces and the Taliban has sustained heavy casualties,” Jawed said. “At least 10 commanders of Taliban have been killed in the last three weeks. We are also conducting operations against Daesh militants.”
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February - 11 
Eight terrorists were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Shah Wali Kot District of Kandahar Province on February 11, reports bakhtarnews.com.A security source in Kandahar told, eight anti-government militias were killed and tw
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Eight terrorists were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Shah Wali Kot District of Kandahar Province on February 11, reports bakhtarnews.com.A security source in Kandahar told, eight anti-government militias were killed and two more were injured following the conflict.
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February - 11 
The 209th Shaheen Corps said the Afghan Air Force carried out airstrikes using MD-530 helicopters against the militant in Hazrat Sultan area located in the provincial capital of Kunduz (Kunduz District) which left two militants dead and three others
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The 209th Shaheen Corps said the Afghan Air Force carried out airstrikes using MD-530 helicopters against the militant in Hazrat Sultan area located in the provincial capital of Kunduz (Kunduz District) which left two militants dead and three others wounded, reports The Khaama Press.
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February - 11 
The Afghan Intelligence forces arrested two militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Sediq Akbar and Ataullah during an operation in eastern Nangarhar province, Khamma Press reports on February 12.According to a statement released by the Na
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The Afghan Intelligence forces arrested two militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Sediq Akbar and Ataullah during an operation in eastern Nangarhar province, Khamma Press reports on February 12.According to a statement released by the National Directorate of Security (NDS) the two men were deployed to Nangarhar province to carry out suicide and coordinated attacks.Both the men have confessed that they were recruited in JeMranks while they were working in Karachi (Sindh) and Lahore (Punjab) cities and were trained for a period of two months in the military camps of the group in Balakot area of Mansehra District of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), NDS said adding that both the men were deployed to Afghanistan to carry out coordinated suicide attack but were arrested before they manage to execute the attacks.
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February - 11 
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the ongoing talks for a negotiated and peaceful settlement in Afghanistan focus on ‘a peace deal, not a leave deal’, Khamma Press reports on February 12.Stoltenberg said “First of all I would
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The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the ongoing talks for a negotiated and peaceful settlement in Afghanistan focus on ‘a peace deal, not a leave deal’, Khamma Press reports on February 12.Stoltenberg said “First of all I would like to commend on Ambassador Khalilzad for his efforts and the hard work and his commitment to really find a solution. We all want to peacefully negotiate the political solution for Afghanistan.”This comes as efforts are underway to end the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan through peace negotiations.“The aim is of course for us to not to stay forever in Afghanistan, but the aim for NATO in Afghanistan is to fight terrorism and to create conditions for a peaceful solution by helping, training and supporting the Afghan security forces. That’s exactly what to do and on the recents we see some increased possibilities for the peace deal, still we have a long way to go is actually that NATO has been present and to support and send a very clear message to Taliban,” he added. Also, he hailed US’s efforts to find a diplomatic and peaceful solution to the 17-year long war in Afghanistan and said that a potential peace deal between the US and the Taliban will also have implications on the presence of NATO and US forces in the country, reports Tolo News.“First of all, I would like to commend ambassador (Zalmay) Khalilzad for his efforts and the hard work and his commitment to really find a solution and we all want a peaceful negotiated political solution to the crisis in Afghanistan. I totally agree with him (Khalilzad) that this is not about negotiating to leave there, this is about negotiating a peace deal. Peace deal may have implications for the presence of NATO and US troops in Afghanistan,” he said.
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February - 11 
Three narcotic drug smugglers were arrested by Police personnel in Mabar Sharqi region of the provincial capital, Taliqan of Takhar province, bakhtarnewsreports on February 12.Spokesman of Police Chief in Takhar said that the smugglers had plan to tr
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Three narcotic drug smugglers were arrested by Police personnel in Mabar Sharqi region of the provincial capital, Taliqan of Takhar province, bakhtarnewsreports on February 12.Spokesman of Police Chief in Takhar said that the smugglers had plan to transfer 119 kilogram narcotic drug type of opium from Takhar Province to Balkh Province.
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An Army soldier, identified as Sandeep Kumar, who was critically injured in a gun battle on February 12 at Ratnipora area of Pulwama District, succumbed to injuries on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. As SATP reported earlier, one soldier, ident
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An Army soldier, identified as Sandeep Kumar, who was critically injured in a gun battle on February 12 at Ratnipora area of Pulwama District, succumbed to injuries on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. As SATP reported earlier, one soldier, identified as Baljeet Singh and a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Hilal Ahmad Rather alias Zarar of Begumbagh (local resident) were killed and two other soldiers were injured in an encounter at Ratnipora in Pulwama District on February 12. Two other militants, who were believed to be foreigners, escaped during the gun battle. The militants were part of a joint group of HM and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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February - 12 
As the opposition in Northeast India continues against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, set to be tabled in Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) on February 12 (today), reports indicate that mobile internet has been suspended in parts of Man
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As the opposition in Northeast India continues against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, set to be tabled in Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) on February 12 (today), reports indicate that mobile internet has been suspended in parts of Manipur and Tripura, reports Northeast Today. Curfew as well as Section 144 CrPc has been enforced in Imphal East of Manipur. Several organisations have called for a shutdown n Manipur and Nagaland to oppose CAB.
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February - 12 
At least 25 Sri Lankan Tamil families staying in the largest camp for them at Mandapam camp near Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu (India) for long years have petitioned the special deputy tahsildar in-charge of the transit camp, Ra
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At least 25 Sri Lankan Tamil families staying in the largest camp for them at Mandapam camp near Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu (India) for long years have petitioned the special deputy tahsildar in-charge of the transit camp, Ramachandran, stating they wish to get back to Sri Lanka as early as possible, reports Colombo Page on February 12.This is reflective of a wider trend found among over 7,500 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who have been staying in various camps across Tamil Nadu, with many of them voicing their preferences to get back to Sri Lanka on the ground that “political normalcy is slowly but surely returning to the Island-Republic”, a decade after end of the “civil war” between the Island's armed forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009. In Mandapam transit camp, the largest for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Tamil Nadu, many of them have been frequently transiting between their home towns and native villages in Northern Sri Lanka and Rameswaram. The total number of inmates in this camp has now come down to 1,641 inmates, who include 630 men, 659 women, 168 boys and 184 girl children.While some among them are in a position to obtain passports in Chennai for their return travel back home, those Sri Lankan Tamil refugees unable to take that route are urging the Tamil Nadu and Indian Governments to make arrangements for a ship that could ferry refugees desiring to return home in larger numbers.
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February - 12 
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on February 12 reiterated his appeal to all political parties to oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, in the Rajya Sabha, as it was an issue concerning not only the Northeast but the nation as a whole, report
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Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on February 12 reiterated his appeal to all political parties to oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, in the Rajya Sabha, as it was an issue concerning not only the Northeast but the nation as a whole, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 12 
Jharkhand Government banned the controversial Popular Front of India (PFI) for its suspected links with Islamic State (IS), reports India Today on February 12. A Government statement said that ‘The state has banned the Popular Front of India, which i
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Jharkhand Government banned the controversial Popular Front of India (PFI) for its suspected links with Islamic State (IS), reports India Today on February 12. A Government statement said that ‘The state has banned the Popular Front of India, which is active in Jharkhand, under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908. The Home Department had recommended the ban’. The statement also added that ‘The PFI is very active in Pakur district. The members of the PFI, which was set up in Kerala, are influenced by the IS. According to Home Department report, some PFI members have even gone to Syria from southern states and are working for the IS’. This is not the first time Government has banned PFI in the state.
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February - 12 
Militants hurled grenade on SFs bunker guarding the Central Jail in Rainawari area of Srinagar District on February 12 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no damage. Later, militant outfit JeM has claimed responsibility of the grenad
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Militants hurled grenade on SFs bunker guarding the Central Jail in Rainawari area of Srinagar District on February 12 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no damage. Later, militant outfit JeM has claimed responsibility of the grenade attack on the SFs personnel stationed at the Central Jail.
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February - 12 
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir on February 12 said in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that no specific connection has surfaced between militants belonging to the Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), an outfi
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Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir on February 12 said in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that no specific connection has surfaced between militants belonging to the Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), an outfit influenced by ISIS ideology, and the groups operating in Iraq and Syria, reports Greater Kashmir. “It has been reported that seven local youths have joined ISJK through self-proclamation. Out of these, four militants were killed on 22 June 2018 at Khiram Srigufawara, Anantnag, two were arrested and one is presently active in the valley,” the Minister said.
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February - 12 
Movement Against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (MACAB) conducted protest rallies, in newly-formed in some tribal-dominated areas of the State on February 12, reports The Assam Tribune. The main protest rally was held at Jampuijala in Sepahijala distri
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Movement Against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (MACAB) conducted protest rallies, in newly-formed in some tribal-dominated areas of the State on February 12, reports The Assam Tribune. The main protest rally was held at Jampuijala in Sepahijala district.
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February - 12 
On February 12, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir stated in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) that Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), were involved in the November 2018 a
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On February 12, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir stated in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) that Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), were involved in the November 2018 attack in Amritsar, reports New Indian Express. He also added that two people were arrested in connecting with the incident and three people residing abroad have been accused in the attack. He also added that with a view to enhance the capacity of state forces, the Central agencies have been conducting training programmes for the states' forces to collect, collate, analyse and disseminate intelligence from a counter-terrorism perspective and investigate terror cases.
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February - 12 
On February 12, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir stated in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) that National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered seven cases in Punjab which were aimed at reviving the Khalistan-linked terrorism i
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On February 12, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir stated in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) that National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered seven cases in Punjab which were aimed at reviving the Khalistan-linked terrorism in the state, reports Economic Times. He stated that five cases were related to murder and two cases related to attempt to murder in Punjab during 2016-17. The Minister stated that ‘The objective of which was to destabilise the law and order situation in Punjab and to revive Khalistan linked terrorism in the state’.
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February - 12 
One soldier, identified as Baljeet Singh and a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Hilal Ahmad Rather alias Zarar of Begumbagh (local resident) were killed in an encounter at Ratnipora in Pulwama District on February 12, reports Daily Exc
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One soldier, identified as Baljeet Singh and a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Hilal Ahmad Rather alias Zarar of Begumbagh (local resident) were killed in an encounter at Ratnipora in Pulwama District on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Two soldiers were also injured in the gun battle. Sources said that the militants were hiding in the house of Javed Ahmad and when the Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the village, they fired at the SFs while fleeing to another house. The house where the militants were hiding was razed to rubble during the encounter but only one body was recovered from the debris. Two other militants, who were believed to be foreigners, fled from the house during the gun battle. The militants were part of a joint group of HM and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). “Incriminating material such as arms and ammunition, was recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken in the case records for the purpose of investigation, Police said.
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February - 12 
Prohibitory orders have been issued in Imphal East and Imphal West districts for an indefinite period in view of the continued protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, reports The Telegraph.
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Prohibitory orders have been issued in Imphal East and Imphal West districts for an indefinite period in view of the continued protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 12 
Seven civilian protesters were also injured in the stone-pelting clashes that broke out near the encounter site when they clashed with the SFs near the site at Ratnipora in Pulwama District on February 12.
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Seven civilian protesters were also injured in the stone-pelting clashes that broke out near the encounter site when they clashed with the SFs near the site at Ratnipora in Pulwama District on February 12.
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February - 12 
The Border Security Force (BSF) officials will raise the issue of the presence of Indian insurgent groups in Bangladesh with Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) during the Intelligence Bureau and regional commanders’ level talks between the two border gua
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The Border Security Force (BSF) officials will raise the issue of the presence of Indian insurgent groups in Bangladesh with Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) during the Intelligence Bureau and regional commanders’ level talks between the two border guarding agencies in Bangladesh, reports The Shillong Times on February 13. The issue of border fencing will also be discussed at length since there are 13 patches in Indian side which are within the 150 yards and BSF will have to seek the concurrence of the Bangladesh Government for carrying out the work. The BGB in principle has agreed to allow the BSF to continue with the fencing in the 13 patches but detailed discussion will take place on the matter. The meet is going to be held in Chattogram city of Bangladesh.
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February - 12 
The New Indian Express on February 12 that Government of India (GoI) is set to table the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament). A revised business list of the Rajya Sabha issued late on February 11 stated
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The New Indian Express on February 12 that Government of India (GoI) is set to table the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament). A revised business list of the Rajya Sabha issued late on February 11 stated that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh would table the Bill in the upper house. This was decided after a meeting with Manipur Chief Minister (CM) Biren Singh and Arunachal Pradesh CM Prema Khanduwith Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Both CMs voiced their opposition to the Bill and urged the Home Minister to ensure it was not passed in the Rajya Sabha. A senior Government official stated that ‘This was government’s last full-fledged attempt to get the Northeastern states on board for the Bill before the Parliament session expires. But a consensus was not built on the issue.’
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February - 12 
The NGO Coordination Committee organised demonstrations in Aizawl and seven other District headquarters to protest against the Citizenship amendment bill 2019 on February 12, reports The Assam Tribune.
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The NGO Coordination Committee organised demonstrations in Aizawl and seven other District headquarters to protest against the Citizenship amendment bill 2019 on February 12, reports The Assam Tribune.
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February - 12 
The number of ceasefire violations or cross border firings in Jammu and Kashmir is more than doubled in 2018 compared to the previous year, while the casualties the BSF (Border Security Force) suffered in terms of death of its jawans (troopers) in th
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The number of ceasefire violations or cross border firings in Jammu and Kashmir is more than doubled in 2018 compared to the previous year, while the casualties the BSF (Border Security Force) suffered in terms of death of its jawans (troopers) in these incidents increased by three times, the Government of India informed Parliament on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Such incidents saw a surge in 2018 and continued unabated this year, and 219 cases of cross border firing or ceasefire violations have been reported up to January 31, meaning an average of seven incidents per day. In 2018, the number of ceasefire violations was 2,140 which led to death of 14 BSF personnel and injuries to 53 others, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said in a written reply to Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament).
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February - 12 
The presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reported from Jeerakappara in Kozhikode District of Kerala on February 12, reports Mathrubhumi. A three-member team including Maoist leader Sundari, wanted by the Police,clad in
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The presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reported from Jeerakappara in Kozhikode District of Kerala on February 12, reports Mathrubhumi. A three-member team including Maoist leader Sundari, wanted by the Police,clad in uniform, the trio carried guns as well, came to the house of one Biju in Jeerakappara.The team reached Biju’s house around 8.30 pm and spent a long time interacting with the residents. They also inquired if the family was getting assistance from officials including the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution)and demanded food. Later,they explained how the guns they were carrying worked.This is the third time that Maoists entered Jeerakappara. Earlier, Maoists had twice come to the house of Jose Madhathipparambil. Following this, the police intensified patrolling in the area.
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February - 12 
Two students were injured Police hurled smoke bombs to stop their rally against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 at Khwairamband market in Imphal West District on February 12, reports The Telegraph. Six student organisations, comprising the All
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Two students were injured Police hurled smoke bombs to stop their rally against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 at Khwairamband market in Imphal West District on February 12, reports The Telegraph. Six student organisations, comprising the All Manipur Students’ Union, Manipur Students’ Federation, Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur, Kangleipak Students’ Association, Students’ Union of Kangleipak and the Apunba Irreipakki Maheirosing Singpanglup, were taking out the rally with black flags.
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February - 12 
Two suspected Maoist couriers carrying cash and ammunition were arrested in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on February 12, reports Devdiscourse.Mandra Nagesh (28) and Bhavesh Rao (31) were arrested from the Parpa Police Station area of Jagdalpur tow
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Two suspected Maoist couriers carrying cash and ammunition were arrested in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on February 12, reports Devdiscourse.Mandra Nagesh (28) and Bhavesh Rao (31) were arrested from the Parpa Police Station area of Jagdalpur town, a senior Police official said.Acting on a specific tip-off, the two were intercepted near the old Sale tax Naka in the town, the officer said. INR 500,000 in cash and cartridges of INSAS, AK-47, .12 bore gun and 9 mm pistol were seized from their possession along with 25 detonators and four explosive sticks, the Police official added. The money and ammunition were meant to be supplied to the Maoists, the official claimed.Nagesh, a resident of Bijapur District, was earlier head of DandakaranyaKisaanMajdoorSangathan (DKMS), a Maoist front, in Madded area, the official said. At least seven Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related cases were registered against him and he was in jail from 2013 to 2015, the official added.
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February - 12 
With an aim to win the support of tribals, the Maoist rebels organised a health check-up camp in a village reportedly in the cut off areas of Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Odisha TV on February 13. The matter came to light after a video purp
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With an aim to win the support of tribals, the Maoist rebels organised a health check-up camp in a village reportedly in the cut off areas of Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Odisha TV on February 13. The matter came to light after a video purportedly showing the proceedings of the health camp went viral. In a bid to mobilise public support in their favour, the Maoists are adopting new strategies by organising such camps, informed sources. Moreover, to promote the importance of health and hygiene among the tribals, the Maoists also organised music and dance programmes to spread awareness.
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February - 12 
A Police officer was killed in an encounter between the Police forces and drug peddlers on February 12 in Old Golimar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. According to details, two Policemen riding a motorbike were p
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A Police officer was killed in an encounter between the Police forces and drug peddlers on February 12 in Old Golimar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. According to details, two Policemen riding a motorbike were patrolling in Old Golimar area when unidentified drug peddlers opened fire on them. One of the Policemen received bullet injuries and was taken to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. The drug peddlers escaped from the scene via narrow roads and gullies, the officials said. Police recovered eight spent bullet casings of pistol from the crime scene. The deceased Policeman was deployed at Pak Colony Police Station for the last one and half year.
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February - 12 
At least four Policemen were killed and a Station House Office (SHO) was injured on February 12 in an ambush in Maharah area of Parowa sub-district in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn.District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Moha
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At least four Policemen were killed and a Station House Office (SHO) was injured on February 12 in an ambush in Maharah area of Parowa sub-district in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn.District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Mohammad Iqbal said that suspected militants targeted a Police van patrolling in the area.The DPO said that the Police party retaliated but the alleged terrorists managed to flee from the scene. SHO Tahir Nawaz and two passers-by sustained injuries in the shootout. The slainPolicemen were identified as Constable Sarfaraz, Mirbaz, Asif and driver Javed.
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February - 12 
Police on February 12 arrested around 100 criminals in the last one week and seized illegal arms and drugs in Iqbal Town area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports The News. The Police arrested 100 persons and seized nine pistols, 14 k
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Police on February 12 arrested around 100 criminals in the last one week and seized illegal arms and drugs in Iqbal Town area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports The News. The Police arrested 100 persons and seized nine pistols, 14 kilograms charas, 160-gram heroin and 206 litter liquor from the possession of the arrested persons.
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February - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on February 12 reiterated commitment to bring enduring peace and stability in Pakistan while supporting all peace initiatives for the regional peace, reports Daily Times.In a meeting with General (retd) Raheel Sharif, C
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on February 12 reiterated commitment to bring enduring peace and stability in Pakistan while supporting all peace initiatives for the regional peace, reports Daily Times.In a meeting with General (retd) Raheel Sharif, Commander-in-Chief of Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who called on him at the PM Office, the PM also emphasized upon the need for greater regional cooperation to eradicate violence and extremism.During the meeting, regional security environment and efforts for peace and stability were discussed. The PM also appropriated IMCTC’s charter for its efforts towards countering violent extremism.
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February - 12 
The Secretary of Defence Production Lieutenant General(retd) Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry on February 12 accepted that jackets purchased for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police were not bulletproof due to which many officials have lost their lives, reports
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The Secretary of Defence Production Lieutenant General(retd) Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry on February 12 accepted that jackets purchased for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police were not bulletproof due to which many officials have lost their lives, reports The Express Tribune.He made this revelation while addressing the Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production presided by the committee Chairman Lieutenant General (retd) Abdul Qayyum. Officials informed the committee that though a budget of PKR 99 billion had been requested for the current financial year, only PKR 72 billion have been allocated.Secretary Lt General (retd) Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry informed the panel that the jackets were purchased from private organisations but heavy losses were incurred since they turned out to be not bulletproof. He said the Inspector General (IG) of KP Police Malik Naveed has been arrested in this case.
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February - 12 
At least 40 people, including 20 policemen, were injured when religious hardliners attacked several houses and shops of Ahmadiyya people in Ahmadnagar village of Panchagarh Sadar upazila(sub District) on February 12, reports Daily Star on February 14
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At least 40 people, including 20 policemen, were injured when religious hardliners attacked several houses and shops of Ahmadiyya people in Ahmadnagar village of Panchagarh Sadar upazila(sub District) on February 12, reports Daily Star on February 14. The supporters of Islamist groups namely Sammilito Khatme Nabuwat Shangrakkhan Parishad, Iman Akida Rokkha Committee and Touhidi Janata had initially blocked the Dhaka-Panchagarh highway in Sher-e-Bangla Park area and later attacked the houses of Ahmadiyya community.They demanded cancellation of a prescheduled three-day convention of the Ahmadiyya community, said Golam Azad, Additional Deputy Commissioner of the district.
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February - 12 
Gono forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on February 12 said the constitution of the country was violated on December 30, 2018 as people were denied from casting their votes on that day, reports Daily Star. “Many said December 30 election was a farce; m
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Gono forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on February 12 said the constitution of the country was violated on December 30, 2018 as people were denied from casting their votes on that day, reports Daily Star. “Many said December 30 election was a farce; many termed it drama. I believe that people of the country will not accept it. We will do whatever we have to do,” Dr Kamal Hossain said at Jatiya Press Club. Dr Kamal Hossain further said, “After the election, Awami League said they will stay in the office for five years. They humiliated the people of the country by saying so. It cannot be accepted.”Dr Hossain was the leader of the opposition alliance front named Jatiya Oikyafront that contested the December 30, 2018 election.
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February - 12 
Jamat-e-Islami (JeI)’s central decision-making body, the Majlish-e-Shura, took no decisions to leave the 20-party Alliance, reports Dhaka Tribune on February 13. However, JeI had decided not to take part in the upcoming upazila council elections and
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Jamat-e-Islami (JeI)’s central decision-making body, the Majlish-e-Shura, took no decisions to leave the 20-party Alliance, reports Dhaka Tribune on February 13. However, JeI had decided not to take part in the upcoming upazila council elections and mulled a proposal to change the party’s name. An unnamed District level chief of the party said JeI had suspended the fourth clause of section 6 of its constitution. The section deals with the party’s permanent plan of action. Clause 4 of section 6 requires the party to try to change the Government by democratic means and establish the leadership of honest persons at all levels of the society.
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February - 12 
Supporters of three Islamist organisations, Sammilito Khatme Nabuwat Shangrakkhan Parishad, Iman Akida Rokkha Committee and Touhidi Janata, attacked and vandalised four houses of Ahmadiyya Muslims in Ahmednagar village of Panchagarh Sadar upazila on
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Supporters of three Islamist organisations, Sammilito Khatme Nabuwat Shangrakkhan Parishad, Iman Akida Rokkha Committee and Touhidi Janata, attacked and vandalised four houses of Ahmadiyya Muslims in Ahmednagar village of Panchagarh Sadar upazila on February 12, reports Daily Star. Some 500 supporters of three organisations also blocked the Dhaka-Panchagarh Highway in Sher-e-Bangla Park area around 9:00pm. They demanded the cancellation of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat annual conference scheduled for February 22-24, said Golam Azad, Additional Deputy Commissioner (general) of Panchagarh. They also demanded that Ahmadiyya be declared as non-Muslims, he added.
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February - 12 
Ahead of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in March, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on February 12 presented a Cabinet memorandum seeking approval to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, similar to wh
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Ahead of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in March, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on February 12 presented a Cabinet memorandum seeking approval to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, similar to what was established in post-apartheid South Africa, reports Daily Mirror. The commission will give the opportunity to those accused of war crimes to confess to their wrongdoings. According to the memorandum, no criminal liability will arise from the commission's findings. However, the Cabinet did not approve the PM's memo because President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as Defence Minister has asked for time to make observations on the proposed move. Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka also sought time for his observations. The UNHRC Resolution 30/1 adopted in September 2015 proposes the setting up of such a commission as part of the restorative justice process in Sri Lanka. There were four mechanism proposed to be set up -- the Office of Missing Persons (OMP), the Office on Reparation, a truth-seeking mechanism and a judicial mechanism. Sri Lanka co-sponsored this resolution when it was initially moved by the United States (US).
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February - 12 
At least 25 Sri Lankan Tamil families staying in the largest camp for them at Mandapam camp near Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu (India) for long years have petitioned the special deputy tahsildar in-charge of the transit camp, Ra
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At least 25 Sri Lankan Tamil families staying in the largest camp for them at Mandapam camp near Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu (India) for long years have petitioned the special deputy tahsildar in-charge of the transit camp, Ramachandran, stating they wish to get back to Sri Lanka as early as possible, reports Colombo Page on February 12.This is reflective of a wider trend found among over 7,500 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who have been staying in various camps across Tamil Nadu, with many of them voicing their preferences to get back to Sri Lanka on the ground that “political normalcy is slowly but surely returning to the Island-Republic”, a decade after end of the “civil war” between the Island's armed forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009. In Mandapam transit camp, the largest for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Tamil Nadu, many of them have been frequently transiting between their home towns and native villages in Northern Sri Lanka and Rameswaram. The total number of inmates in this camp has now come down to 1,641 inmates, who include 630 men, 659 women, 168 boys and 184 girl children.While some among them are in a position to obtain passports in Chennai for their return travel back home, those Sri Lankan Tamil refugees unable to take that route are urging the Tamil Nadu and Indian Governments to make arrangements for a ship that could ferry refugees desiring to return home in larger numbers.
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February - 12 
Taliban on February 12, announced the formation of a 14-member peace negotiating team ahead of fresh round of peace talks with the US envoy in Doha, Qatar on February 25, reports Tolo News. In a statement, the group said that Mullah Abdul Ghani Bara
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Taliban on February 12, announced the formation of a 14-member peace negotiating team ahead of fresh round of peace talks with the US envoy in Doha, Qatar on February 25, reports Tolo News. In a statement, the group said that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Head of Taliban’s Qatar office has assigned the team in line with the guidance of group’s leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada. Reports indicate that Taliban’s chief negotiator Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanakzai will lead the Taliban team. Stanakzai previously served as head of Taliban’s Qatar office. The rest member of Taliban’s negotiating team is MawlawiZiaurrahmanMadani, ex-Taliban governor for Kunduz, Maelawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, former minister of education, Shahabuddin Delawar, member of Taliban’s Qatar office who also served as Taliban’s envoy to UAE, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansour, ex-minister of agriculture, Mullah Abdul Manan Omari, brother of Taliban’s founding leader Mullah Omar, Mawlawi Amir Khan Mutaqi, ex-minister of information and culture who now serves as head of Hibatullah’s office, Mullah Mohammad Fazel Mazloom, former deputy minister of defense, Mullah KhairullahKhairkhaw, ex-governor of Herat, Mawlawi Mati-ul-Haq, member of Taliban’s leadership, Mullah Noorullah Noori, Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Omari, member of Qatar office, Mullah Abdul Haq, ex deputy head of Taliban’s intelligence and Mohammad Anas Haqqani, brother of Sirajuddin Haqqani and member of Haqqani network.ButAnas Haqqani is currently under the custody of the Afghan government. “Main agenda pursued by Mr. (Zalmay) Khalilzad is how to create the platform for an intra-Afghan dialogue so that the delegation of the Afghan government and the Taliban enter into talks,” said Omid Maisam, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’s deputy spokesman.
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February - 12 
Three persons died, while eight others were injured following a Taliban mortar attack in Takhar province on February 12, reports bakhtarnews.com.Khalil AseerSpokesman of Takhar Police said that the incident happened while Afghan Security Forces (SFs)
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Three persons died, while eight others were injured following a Taliban mortar attack in Takhar province on February 12, reports bakhtarnews.com.Khalil AseerSpokesman of Takhar Police said that the incident happened while Afghan Security Forces (SFs) started military operation to annihilate armed oppositions in Dasht Qala District of the Province.
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February - 12 
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, who is on a six-nation trip to discuss the Afghan peace process said on February 12, while meeting with EU and NATO partners in Brussels, Belgium that their shared purpose is
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US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, who is on a six-nation trip to discuss the Afghan peace process said on February 12, while meeting with EU and NATO partners in Brussels, Belgium that their shared purpose is to reach a peace agreement and not a withdrawal agreement, reports Tolo News.“Our shared purpose is to reach a peace agreement (not a withdrawal agreement) that is worthy of the sacrifices made over decades of war," Khalilzad tweeted. "We went into Afghanistan together, and together we will determine our future posture, based on conditions we determine with Afghans. We also agreed that jumpstarting the intra-Afghan dialogue is an immediate priority," Khalilzad tweeted.
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February - 12 
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on February 12 decided to submit for the Parliament’s approval on signing the “Treaty between the Republic of the Maldives and the Republic of India on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters”, reports Maldives Tim
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on February 12 decided to submit for the Parliament’s approval on signing the “Treaty between the Republic of the Maldives and the Republic of India on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters”, reports Maldives Times.According to President’s Office, the cabinet advised on signing the treaty during a meeting with President Solih. The treaty can only be signed with the Parliament’s approval. Under the treaty, members would facilitate measures of mutual assistance in the service of summons, execution of warrants and other judicial documents and commissions, in accordance with the treaty and subject to the domestic laws of participating States.This treaty would improve effectiveness in prevention, investigation and prosecution of crime, including crime related to terrorism between participating countries. This would also aid in obtaining evidence and broaden the opportunity to interrogate those in question.Additionally, the scope of the treaty extends to restraints forfeiture or confiscation of funds meant for the financing of terrorism as also the proceeds and instruments of crime, through cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters in both countries.
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February - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)couple, collectively carrying a reward of INR 1.3 million and allegedly handling Maoists' ‘urban network’ in Nagpur in Maharashtra, surrendered in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on February 13, repo
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)couple, collectively carrying a reward of INR 1.3 million and allegedly handling Maoists' ‘urban network’ in Nagpur in Maharashtra, surrendered in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on February 13, reports Business Standard.The rebels identified as NanduDevajiBehade and his wife Sati alias Kamla IrpaKumeti were carrying rewards of INR 800,000 and INR 500,000, respectively, a senior Police officer said."The duo were trusted aides of in-charge of Maoists' Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh (MMC)zone Dipak alias Milind Teltumbade," Inspector General of Police (Durg Range) RatanlalDangisaid.Behade had joined the CPI-Maoist, while studying in Nagpur in 2004, after participating in several students' protests, the officer said."Since then, he served at various capacities in the over-ground and underground networks of ultras in neighbouring Maharashtra," Dangi said.In 2017, Behade was made the ‘area committee secretary (ACS)’ of Maoists' central committee and coordination committee, and was sent to Nagpur to look after the ‘urban network’, the IG said.On Sati's role, the IG said she became associated with the outfit in 2009. "In 2018, she was inducted as a member into the group of her husband," he added.The couple was involved in at least nine violent incidents, including attacking police teams and killings, on the border between Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, the IG said.
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February - 13 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from an unspecified location in Imphal West District, tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. The arrestee was involved in February 7 explosion in which three people incl
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from an unspecified location in Imphal West District, tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. The arrestee was involved in February 7 explosion in which three people including two Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were wounded.
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February - 13 
An exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Force(SF) personnel took place in a forest near Katolghati village of Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 13, reports The New Indian Express.Kalahan
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An exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Force(SF) personnel took place in a forest near Katolghati village of Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 13, reports The New Indian Express.Kalahandi Superintendent of Police (SP), B Gangdhar said the Maoists were present in a hillock in the forest and seeing the District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel, they opened fire. When the SF personnel retaliated, the rebels escaped into the forest leaving behind arms and explosives in their temporary camp. The SP said that there were 10 to 12 Maoists present during the exchange of fire including four women cadres and some cadres in plain clothes who are suspected to be militia.The SF personnel seized three 12-bore country made guns, a live tiffin bomb containing 500 grams explosives, detonator, radio sets, Maoist literature besides, blankets, jackets, uniforms, solar plates, radio sets and water containers. The tiffin bomb was later defused.The SP further informed that Kalahandi Dalam (armed squad), Indravati Dalam and NiyamgiriDalam of Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagavali (BGN) Division of the CPI-Maoist besides, a new Dalam of Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division of the outfit are active in the District.
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February - 13 
At least 19 students of 10thstandard were injured when a mysterious blast took place inside the class room of a private school Falahi-i-Milat at Narbal in Kakapora in Pulwama District on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The blast took place insi
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At least 19 students of 10thstandard were injured when a mysterious blast took place inside the class room of a private school Falahi-i-Milat at Narbal in Kakapora in Pulwama District on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The blast took place inside the class room when around 37 students of 10thclass were busy in tuition classes.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)Pulwama, Chandan Kohli, said that FIR has been registered and police is investigating the circumstances in which blast took place and nature of the explosive. “All the injured persons are stated to be stable”, he said.
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February - 13 
Member of National Security Advisory Board Lieutenant General (retd) SL Narasimhan stated that cyber budget of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China is "phenomenal", but their offensive capability is still building up and "they have still some
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Member of National Security Advisory Board Lieutenant General (retd) SL Narasimhan stated that cyber budget of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China is "phenomenal", but their offensive capability is still building up and "they have still some way to go", reports New Indian Express on February 13. He stated that ‘The cyber capabilities -- though they have a huge cyber network -- the kind of report you get to see in open source is actually indicating that they still have some way to go. They may be very good at getting the cyber data etc., but the cyber offensive and defensive capability are still being questioned’. He also added that ‘The kind of funding, the number of people who are working on this (cyber) are phenomenal. I mean, half the defence budget of India is actually the cyber budget for China. They will catch up at some point of time.’ Stating that the PLA is still evolving as a force, Narasimhan said, "Their command and control structure has totally undergone a change. The organisational structures have undergone a total change. And for a large-sized army like this, to do everything in a churn, it is not a very easy thing to do. They have themselves come out in the open and said they have something known as two incapabilities etc. What it clearly implies is that the command channel as well as the officer’s cadre are at this point of time still evolving and they are not capable of comprehending the operational situation, they are not capable of employing the troops correctly.’
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February - 13 
Militants shot at a Power Development Department (PDD) employee, identified as Lateef Ahmad in Amlar area of Tral in Pulwama District on February 13 night, reports Daily Excelsior.He was shifted to nearby hospital for treatment and his condition is s
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Militants shot at a Power Development Department (PDD) employee, identified as Lateef Ahmad in Amlar area of Tral in Pulwama District on February 13 night, reports Daily Excelsior.He was shifted to nearby hospital for treatment and his condition is said to be stable as he was shot in the leg.
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February - 13 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘general secretary’ clarified that 2001 cease fire agreement has come into effect between NSCN-K and Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post. He also added that that matters like desig
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘general secretary’ clarified that 2001 cease fire agreement has come into effect between NSCN-K and Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post. He also added that that matters like designated camps, security protocols etc. would automatically follow up soon at Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) level. R.N Ravi chief interlocutor for Naga talks stated that ‘Yes, NSCN-K) is formally engaged with the peace process and rest of the things will automatically follow’.
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February - 13 
On February 13, Indian agencies arrested 1993 Mumbai serial blasts accused Abu Bakar and Firoz from an overseas unspecified location, reports India Today. Abu Bakr had attended a training camp at Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) before executing the 1
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On February 13, Indian agencies arrested 1993 Mumbai serial blasts accused Abu Bakar and Firoz from an overseas unspecified location, reports India Today. Abu Bakr had attended a training camp at Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) before executing the 1993 attacks, brought explosives and conspired with Dawood Ibrahim. Abu Bakar is said to be one of the prime conspirators who had been residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan. The agencies are in the process of extraditing Abu Bakr and Feroz.
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February - 13 
The citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019 was not tabled in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) on February 13 after the Government chose not to place it for discussion and passage, report Assam Tribune. The Bill is set to lapse on Jun
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The citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019 was not tabled in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) on February 13 after the Government chose not to place it for discussion and passage, report Assam Tribune. The Bill is set to lapse on June 3 when the term of the present Lok Sabha ends as it could not be passed in Rajya Sabha that adjourned. The Budget Session was the last Parliament session of the present Government. The Budget Session was the last Parliament session of the present government with the only option of bringing an ordinance replacing the citizenship Bill.
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February - 13 
The normal life remained paralysed in Kashmir on February 13 due to strike called by seperatists in support of Article 35-A which has been challenged in Supreme Court, reports Daily Excelsior.The shutdown call was issued by seperatists comprising Sye
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The normal life remained paralysed in Kashmir on February 13 due to strike called by seperatists in support of Article 35-A which has been challenged in Supreme Court, reports Daily Excelsior.The shutdown call was issued by seperatists comprising Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik.They had urged the people observe shutdown on February 13 and 14 to protest and resist “any move to change demographic nature of Jammu and Kashmir” by scrapping hereditary State subject law guaranteed under Article 35-A of Indian Constitution.
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February - 13 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)militants, identified as Hilal Ahmad Wani and Shoaib Mohammad Lone aliasMursi(local residents) were killed in an encounter at Chadoora area of Budgam District on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. As the Security Forces
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)militants, identified as Hilal Ahmad Wani and Shoaib Mohammad Lone aliasMursi(local residents) were killed in an encounter at Chadoora area of Budgam District on February 13, reports Daily Excelsior. As the Security Forces (SFs) conducted searches, they were fired upon by the militants and the troops returned the fire, leading to a gunfight.Two militants were killed in the gun battle and their bodies were retrieved from the site along with the arms and ammunition.
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February - 13 
10 gangsters were named in the First Information Report(FIR) lodged in the killing of a Policeman, Muhammad Farooq, on February 13, reports The News. On February 12, Farooq, who was posted at the Pak Colony Police Station, was killed during an exchan
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10 gangsters were named in the First Information Report(FIR) lodged in the killing of a Policeman, Muhammad Farooq, on February 13, reports The News. On February 12, Farooq, who was posted at the Pak Colony Police Station, was killed during an exchange of fire with drug peddlers after the Police, as part of their campaign against drug peddlers, conducted a raid on a tip-off in the Old Golimar area. These 10 gangsters, who were booked for the Policeman’s murder, are allegedly involved in the Lyari gang war adds the report.
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February - 13 
A tribal elder was killed in an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Norak area of Mir Ali sub-division in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwaon February 13, reports The News.
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A tribal elder was killed in an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Norak area of Mir Ali sub-division in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwaon February 13, reports The News.
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February - 13 
A two-member bench comprising Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto and Justice KK Agha the Sindh High Court (SHC) issued on February 13 notices to the provincial Home Department, Sindh Police chief, Pakistan Rangers Director General and others on a set of pl
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A two-member bench comprising Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto and Justice KK Agha the Sindh High Court (SHC) issued on February 13 notices to the provincial Home Department, Sindh Police chief, Pakistan Rangers Director General and others on a set of pleas seeking the court’s intervention for the recovery of missing persons, reports The News.A two-member SHC bench also ordered all the respondents to file their replies on these petitions by March 30.Apprehending that the lives of missing persons could be in danger, the bench said that efforts should be made for their immediate recovery. It also directed relevant authorities that the missing persons should also be produced before the court on the next date of hearing.
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February - 13 
The Afghan Taliban on February 13 said that their negotiators would meet US envoys for talks this month in Islamabad, reports Dawn.A Taliban statement issued on said separate meetings would be held first on February 18 in Islamabad “by the formal inv
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The Afghan Taliban on February 13 said that their negotiators would meet US envoys for talks this month in Islamabad, reports Dawn.A Taliban statement issued on said separate meetings would be held first on February 18 in Islamabad “by the formal invitation of the Government of Pakistan”.Talks in Doha would follow a week later on February 25, the statement said. The statement also mentioned that Taliban will sit down with Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss Afghanistan.
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February - 13 
The Mobina Town Police arrested an alleged target killer, Imran alias Mani, belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-L) from Gulshan-e-Iqbal locality of Karachi on February 13, reports Express Tribune.
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The Mobina Town Police arrested an alleged target killer, Imran alias Mani, belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-L) from Gulshan-e-Iqbal locality of Karachi on February 13, reports Express Tribune.
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February - 13 
Unidentified assailants killed three Pashtun hailing from Bajaur Agency (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) were shot dead while commuting in a three-wheeler near Naudero bypassin Larkana District of Sindh on February 13, reports Express Tribune. Two of the dead tr
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Unidentified assailants killed three Pashtun hailing from Bajaur Agency (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) were shot dead while commuting in a three-wheeler near Naudero bypassin Larkana District of Sindh on February 13, reports Express Tribune. Two of the dead trio Waheed Gul Khan and Raees Khan died on the spot. The third victim, Arif Gul Khan, succumbed to gunshot wounds at Chandka Medical Hospital where he was referred from Nauderotaluka hospital.
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February - 13 
A high-profile delegation from the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on February 13 held a meeting with Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka on a wide range of matters including Sri Lanka's progress on
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A high-profile delegation from the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on February 13 held a meeting with Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka on a wide range of matters including Sri Lanka's progress on United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolutions, reports Colombo Page.Sagala Ratnayaka attended the meeting in his capacity as the Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.At the meeting, the two parties also focused on UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet's report on Sri Lanka which will be presented to the March session of the UNHRC, where Sri Lanka's progress on the recent UNHRC resolutions would be discussed by its member-nations.
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February - 13 
At least 25 Taliban fighters have been killed and many of their hideouts destroyed by Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police forces in Arighistan District of the province on February 13, reports Pajhwok.
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At least 25 Taliban fighters have been killed and many of their hideouts destroyed by Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police forces in Arighistan District of the province on February 13, reports Pajhwok.
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February - 13 
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on February 13 said the organization’s role in Afghanistan is about providing conditions a political, peaceful solution, reports Tolo News.Addressing journalists before the start of the defense ministers meetin
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on February 13 said the organization’s role in Afghanistan is about providing conditions a political, peaceful solution, reports Tolo News.Addressing journalists before the start of the defense ministers meeting in Brussels, Stoltenberg said: “The aim is of course not to be in Afghanistan forever, the aim is to be in Afghanistan to fight terrorism and to train, assist and advise Afghan National Army, security forces so they can stabilize their own country.”
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February - 13 
The Afghan Taliban on February 13 announced that its negotiators would next week meet the top United States (US) and Pakistani officials including Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan during a key round of talks in Islamabad as part of the ongoing Afghan p
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The Afghan Taliban on February 13 announced that its negotiators would next week meet the top United States (US) and Pakistani officials including Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan during a key round of talks in Islamabad as part of the ongoing Afghan peace talks, reports Times of India. Neither Washington nor Islamabad immediately confirmed the announcement by the Taliban. On the "formal invitation of the government of Pakistan, another meeting is scheduled to take place between the negotiation teams of the Islamic Emirate and the US on 18th of February, 2019 in Islamabad," Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement. The Taliban's delegation would also meet PM Khan, the statement said. Mujahid said the regular round of talks was already scheduled to be held on February 25 in Qatar. He said that in the meeting with Khan, Taliban would have "comprehensive discussions about Pak-Afghan relations and issues pertaining to Afghan refugees and Afghan businessmen".Though there was no official confirmation, diplomatic sources in Pakistan said that the Taliban delegation would visit Pakistan and hold talks with both American and Pakistani officials.
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February - 13 
The Prosecutor General’s office on February 13 pressed money laundering charges against former President Abdulla Yameen, reports Maldives Times.The case has been filed at the criminal court, the PG office tweeted. Under the 2014 anti-money laundering
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The Prosecutor General’s office on February 13 pressed money laundering charges against former President Abdulla Yameen, reports Maldives Times.The case has been filed at the criminal court, the PG office tweeted. Under the 2014 anti-money laundering law, the offence carries a prison sentence between five to 15 years or a fine of up to MVR1 million (US$64,850).Yameen is accused of using money stolen from state coffers, Police said last week, after wrapping up investigations and forwarding cases for prosecution.
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February - 14 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sub-inspector was killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in the Langurahi forests in Gaya District of Bihar on February 14, repo
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sub-inspector was killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in the Langurahi forests in Gaya District of Bihar on February 14, reports The New Indian Express. Raushan Kumar, a sub-inspector of CRPF’s 205 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion was badly injured when a landmine laid by the Maoists in the Langurahi jungles went off. Later, while Raushan was flown to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), he succumbed to his injuries.
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February - 14 
A protest march was taken out on February 14 at Jalandhar against life imprisonment awarded by the Nawanshahr (Nawanshahr District)Sessions Court to three Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) activists for procession of pro-Khalistan literature, reports
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A protest march was taken out on February 14 at Jalandhar against life imprisonment awarded by the Nawanshahr (Nawanshahr District)Sessions Court to three Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) activists for procession of pro-Khalistan literature, reports The Tribune. Three Sikh youths, Arvinder Singh, Surjit Singh and Ranjit Singh was awarded life sentence.
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February - 14 
Experts of the anti-terror commando force National Security Guard (NSG) and investigators of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have been sent to Jammu and Kashmir to join the probe into the terror attack in Pulwama, officials said on February 1
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Experts of the anti-terror commando force National Security Guard (NSG) and investigators of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have been sent to Jammu and Kashmir to join the probe into the terror attack in Pulwama, officials said on February 14, reports The New Indian Express. An NIA team with forensic experts is being sent to Srinagar to assist Jammu and Kashmir Police in forensic evaluation of the scene of the crime, a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official said.
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February - 14 
In the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and around two dozen were injured in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) attack carried out by suspected Jaish
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In the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and around two dozen were injured in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) attack carried out by suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant at Lethpora area on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) in Pulwama District on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. A JeM Fidayeen (suicide attacker), identified as Adil Ahmad Dar alias Waqas Commando (Pulwama resident) rammed an explosive-laden car into the CRPF bus in a convoy near Lethpora in Pulwama District at around 3:15 pm leading to a huge blast in which 44 CRPF personnel were killed and around two dozen injured. The militant was also believed to be killed in the blast. The bus that was targeted belonged to 76th Batallion of CRPF and 44 personnel from 92, 17 and 54 battalions were travelling in it. Another CRPF truck was also blown in the blast and two more buses were damaged with the impact of the blast. Later, JeM claimed the responsibility for the attack. They also released the video of the Fidayeen (Adil Ahmad Dar), recorded before attack in which he said that he had joined “Fidayeen squad” of JeM last year (2018). He talks about attacks carried out by the JeM on troops, Parliament and hijacking of airliner. He also warned more attacks. An official at the spot said that, the militant was driving a vehicle packed with over 100 kg of explosives on the wrong side of the road and hit the bus, in which 39-44 personnel were travelling, head-on. “There are no survivors from the bus,” he said, adding that they were yet to ascertain exactly how many people were on the bus. “It was a large convoy and about 2,500 personnel were travelling in multiple vehicles. Some shots were also fired at the convoy,” CRPF DG R R Bhatnagar said. The attack comes two days after a local intelligence generated an input about possible Fidayeen attack on Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir. The input was generated after JeM issued a threat on social media of carrying out a major blast in the State. “The chatter inputs revealed that JeM outfit has hinted to carry out IED attacks along the routes of security forces across Jammu and Kashmir. A video uploaded by the outfit was also shared with all concerned. It is as such suggested that security forces need to be put on alert to thwart any such attempt by terrorists”, read the input that was shared with the SFs across Jammu and Kashmir. In the video that was uploaded along threat message showed a truck carrying troops in Somalia blown up in a power IED blast. In the message, the JeM had warned similar type of blast in Jammu and Kashmir. A senior security officer said that this is a major security lapse as the input about the possible attack was generated only 48 hours before. He said that the highway is highly guarded and there seems to be a lapse.
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February - 14 
On February 14, a youth was arrested from Viewland in Ukhrul District along with explosives, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee has been identified as Yaoreipam Laskar. Two kilograms of explosive powder along with gelatine, battery, remote and f
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On February 14, a youth was arrested from Viewland in Ukhrul District along with explosives, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee has been identified as Yaoreipam Laskar. Two kilograms of explosive powder along with gelatine, battery, remote and fuse were recovered from his possession.
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February - 14 
On February 14, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from Catholic School in Canchanpur in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. Kangleipak Communist Party -Peoples War Group (Marxist centre) (KCP-PWG) claimed responsibility
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On February 14, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from Catholic School in Canchanpur in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. Kangleipak Communist Party -Peoples War Group (Marxist centre) (KCP-PWG) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that this was the final warning to the Catholic Education Society for them to hold talks with the group.
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February - 14 
One cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Merambir forest in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February
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One cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Merambir forest in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 14, reports The Hindu. The SFs recovered the body and an automatic rifle from the encounter site. The identity of the slain rebel is yet to be established.
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February - 14 
Police arrested two hardcore Maoists Shiv Bihari Rai and Ajit Kumar following a raid at Rani village under Sikarhatta Police Station in Bhojpur District of Bihar on February 14, reports The New Indian Express.Maoist leader Shyam Bihari Rai managed to
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Police arrested two hardcore Maoists Shiv Bihari Rai and Ajit Kumar following a raid at Rani village under Sikarhatta Police Station in Bhojpur District of Bihar on February 14, reports The New Indian Express.Maoist leader Shyam Bihari Rai managed to flee during the raid.The arrested duo, who had been working for the banned Leftwing outfit Maoist Coordination Committee (MCC), were planning to carry out disruptive acts during the Lok Sabha(lower house of the Indian Parliament) polls, said Bhojpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Aditya Kumar.
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February - 14 
Security has been stepped up for the Additional Sessions Judge Randhir Verma who had sentenced the three BKI activists reports The Tribune on February 14. Superintendent of Police (SP) Harish Dayama stated that ‘In view of protests in Nawanshahr and
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Security has been stepped up for the Additional Sessions Judge Randhir Verma who had sentenced the three BKI activists reports The Tribune on February 14. Superintendent of Police (SP) Harish Dayama stated that ‘In view of protests in Nawanshahr and around, we have provided more security to the judge’.
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February - 14 
Six illegal Bangladeshi migrants were arrested on February 14 from Morigaon District, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Amez Ali, Sirazul Hoque, Somet Ali, Golap Ali, Yumuri Begum and Robisa Begum. Morigaon Deputy Superintendent
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Six illegal Bangladeshi migrants were arrested on February 14 from Morigaon District, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Amez Ali, Sirazul Hoque, Somet Ali, Golap Ali, Yumuri Begum and Robisa Begum. Morigaon Deputy Superintendent of Police (Border) DR Bora stated that six Bangladeshi nationals living in Morigaon District were declared as foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunal and confirmed by the Gauhati High Court three months back and were absconding.
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February - 14 
The Police recovered 15 landmines connected to each other at Mohantala in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 14, reports Devdiscourse. Superintendent of Police (SP), Inderjit Mahata, said that the serially connected explosives laid by the Commu
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The Police recovered 15 landmines connected to each other at Mohantala in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 14, reports Devdiscourse. Superintendent of Police (SP), Inderjit Mahata, said that the serially connected explosives laid by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were found during an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation under Pirtand Police Station of the District. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) from Ranchi had disabled the explosives, he said. The SP said that operation has been stepped up against the banned organisations ahead of the Lok Sabha(lower house of the Indian Parliament)elections.
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February - 14 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Rangringkan village in Changlang District, reports Arunachal Times on February 14. The arrestees have been identified as ‘corporal’ James Ron
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Rangringkan village in Changlang District, reports Arunachal Times on February 14. The arrestees have been identified as ‘corporal’ James Rongpi and Nabajyoti Baruah.
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February - 14 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 14 assured the people of the country that the terror attack on a CRPF bus in Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammed, will be avenged, reports The Times of India. In a
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 14 assured the people of the country that the terror attack on a CRPF bus in Jammu and Kashmir, carried out by Pakistan-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammed, will be avenged, reports The Times of India. In a statement, he said the Central Government is determined to foil the designs of those who want to disrupt peace through such a terror attack "sponsored and sheltered by Pakistan". "Jaish-e-Mohammed has carried out this terror attack. We assure the country that we will undertake whatever it takes to avenge this," he said.
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February - 14 
Four people were arrested in Ali Town of Multan District in Punjab on February 14 for their involvement in delivering hate speech of sectarian nature and defaming members of the Government, reports Daily Times.The action was taken over a speech deliv
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Four people were arrested in Ali Town of Multan District in Punjab on February 14 for their involvement in delivering hate speech of sectarian nature and defaming members of the Government, reports Daily Times.The action was taken over a speech delivered by one of the apprehended suspects at a mosque in Ali Town on December 28, 2018. In the speech made through a loudspeaker, the primary suspect allegedly incited the audience’s religious emotions by issuing statements of sectarian nature and provoked them against the Government of Pakistan and incumbent rulers, according to the first information report (FIR) of the incident, registered on the complaint of a police official against six named and 40-45 unidentified people. Four out of the six named persons have been arrested. According to the FIR, the nominated persons were spreading ‘sectarianism and bigotry’ along with the main accused and raising slogans against the Government. Two of the suspects recorded videos of the alleged hate speech through their mobile phones and later uploaded them onto Facebook and other social media.
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February - 14 
The victims of the decade-long Maoist conflict have said the Government and political parties should immediately begin the process of appointing new members to avoid any possible vacuum in the commissions, as within two months’ time, the tenure of me
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The victims of the decade-long Maoist conflict have said the Government and political parties should immediately begin the process of appointing new members to avoid any possible vacuum in the commissions, as within two months’ time, the tenure of members of two transitional justice (TJ) mechanisms will expire, reports The Himalayan Times on February 15. Through an amendment to the Transitional Justice Act, the Government has extended the tenure of members of the two commissions till April 13, and tenure of the commissions by one year, with provisions for another one-year extension.As per the act, a five-member recommendation committee headed by former Supreme Court chief justice will recommend members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP). The recommendation will then be approved by the Cabinet. Even if the Government wants to continue the existing members, which is against the victims’ demand for restructuring the commissions, the act needs to be amended again.Against this backdrop, the victims said it was already late for the formation of the recommendation committee, and any further delay would raise the chances of the commissions existing without members after April 13. Moreover, the victims have demanded their meaningful participation in the process of selecting new TRC, CIEDP commissioners. The international community has also been pressing the government to appoint competent members in the two mechanisms in a transparent manner.
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February - 14 
According to unnamed party insiders there is a rift between the young and senior leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and the rift has widened further over renaming the party and apologising to the nation for its role during the 1971 Liberation War,
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According to unnamed party insiders there is a rift between the young and senior leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and the rift has widened further over renaming the party and apologising to the nation for its role during the 1971 Liberation War, reports Daily Star on February 15. Many of the party leaders born after the country's independence want the party to apologise to the nation for its anti-liberation role in 1971 and rebrand it as a pro-Bangladesh party with a new name. But the party's senior leaders, who are in its highest policy-making body Majlish-e-Shura, stand firm on their pre-1971 principles, arguing that forgoing the existing ideology and adopting a new name would be the final nail in the party's coffin.
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February - 14 
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further bolster military cooperation, reports Daily Star. Diplomatic sources in Dhaka and Riyadh said the deal would take Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia military cooperation to a new
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Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further bolster military cooperation, reports Daily Star. Diplomatic sources in Dhaka and Riyadh said the deal would take Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia military cooperation to a new height and form a “permanent basis” for the current bilateral military relations. Under the MoU, the two countries will engage in cooperation in a wide range of areas, including military training, exercise and higher studies at defence institutions, exchange of intelligence information, exchange of military visits, enhancement of skill, maritime security, and curbing piracy in the sea.
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February - 14 
Four Taliban militants were killed and three others injured in an explosion due to their own bomb in Khogyani District in Nangarhar province on February 14, reports Bakhtar News.The Taliban fighters have plan to plant a bomb in crowded areas of Khogy
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Four Taliban militants were killed and three others injured in an explosion due to their own bomb in Khogyani District in Nangarhar province on February 14, reports Bakhtar News.The Taliban fighters have plan to plant a bomb in crowded areas of Khogyani District that prematurely the bomb exploded, in which four Taliban militants were killed and three more were wounded.
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February - 14 
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)stated, “The situation in Afghanistan remains difficult. But we also see ongoing peace process, reports Khamma Press. Our Resolute Support Mission continues to train, adv
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Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)stated, “The situation in Afghanistan remains difficult. But we also see ongoing peace process, reports Khamma Press. Our Resolute Support Mission continues to train, advise and assist the Afghan security forces, as they fight terrorism and create the conditions for peace,” said Stoltenberg.He further expressed his satisfaction regarding the Afghan peace process coordination between Zalmay Khalilzad, US special envoy for Afghan peace and the NATO allies. “US envoy Ambassador Khalilzad has kept Allies closely updated of his efforts for a peace settlement. We fully support those efforts. We continue to consult on the implications of a possible peace deal,” he added.
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February - 14 
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on February 14-night that NATO and the United States’ presence in Afghanistan over the past 18 years has not only helped fight terrorist groups but it has also provided security in order to support Afghans
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on February 14-night that NATO and the United States’ presence in Afghanistan over the past 18 years has not only helped fight terrorist groups but it has also provided security in order to support Afghans to create the conditions for social and economic development, reports Tolo News. Speaking to Tolo News’ Lotfullah Najafizada in Brussels following the Defence Ministers meeting, Stoltenberg said NATO’s presence in Afghanistan has paved the ground for Afghanistan to never again become a safe haven or breeding ground for international terrorism.He said NATO’s presence and the presence of the United States has been key in the fight against terrorist groups, such as Daesh and al Qaeda.“So, we have achieved a lot both on the battlefield and also by providing security supporting the Afghans and created the conditions for social and economic development,” he said.
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February - 14 
On February 14, the Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) continues in its critical in developing the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, reports KhammaPress.Shanahan said “N
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On February 14, the Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) continues in its critical in developing the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, reports KhammaPress.Shanahan said “NATO is coordinated and aligned. We are together. We are helping to ensure a diplomatic settlement, with Ambassador Khalilzad in the lead.” He added, “No outcome is predetermined, but as President Trump said in the State of the Union, after two decades of war, the hour has come to try for peace…Visiting both Afghanistan and Iraq, I was inspired by the devotion and teamwork of our NATO troops, working alongside our Afghan and Iraq partners,” he said adding that “We have young people from Barcelona, Warsaw and Pittsburgh who grew up speaking different languages now serving beside each other and protecting each other in common missions.” “President Trump said this is an opportunity for peace. Let’s not let this opportunity be stolen away from us. And so what we talked about was how do we double down in our support for Afghan national defense and security forces to put even more pressure on the Taliban? We talked about no division, alliance and unity, and that’s how we walked out of the room,” he added.
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February - 15 
Former Maoist cadres, Nandu Behade alias Aryan, a resident of Mahal, and wife Komal Kumethi, surrendered before Chhattisgarh Police, reports The Times of India on February 15. The Maoist couple were working as body guards of top cadres for the last f
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Former Maoist cadres, Nandu Behade alias Aryan, a resident of Mahal, and wife Komal Kumethi, surrendered before Chhattisgarh Police, reports The Times of India on February 15. The Maoist couple were working as body guards of top cadres for the last five years. Police claimed, Nandu, a former body guard of ‘central committee (CC) member’ Milind Teltumbde, had joined the movement in 2004. He had worked as an overground cadre in urban regions between 2005 and 2009. He had shifted to Gadchiroli in 2010 and become a member of the Korchi-Kurkheda-Khobramenda area committee. Komal had joined the Maoist movement in 2009. In 2010, she joined the Perimili dalam (armed squad). She too had worked as body guard of top woman Maoist leader Narmada. She had also worked under Pahad Singh who had surrendered before the Chhattisgarh Police last year (2018). Komal was helping Nandu in Nagpur too to propagate Naxal ideology.
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February - 15 
Jammu and Kashmir Police on February 15 detained seven persons from Pulwama District in connection with the deadly terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) fidayeen that left 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel dead near Lethp
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Jammu and Kashmir Police on February 15 detained seven persons from Pulwama District in connection with the deadly terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) fidayeen that left 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel dead near Lethpora area on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) in Pulwama District on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior.Earlier, SATP on February 15 reported that 44 CRPF personnel were killed in the incident instead of 40. The youths were detained from Pulwama and Awantipora during the night on suspicion of links with the planning of the suicide attack, the first of its kind in which a JeM militant detonated an explosive-laden vehicle near a CRPF bus.The overall planning is believed to be done by a Pakistani national, Kamran of JeM, who has been operating and moving in areas - Pulwama, Awantipora and Tral area of South Kashmir.According to initial investigations, the planning for the terror strike was done at Midoora area of Tral in Pulwama District.
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February - 15 
Myanmar Government has turned down request by a number of Indian militant groups to allow them to set up designated camps within Myanmar, report Assam Tribune on February 16. According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) officials, exodus of mil
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Myanmar Government has turned down request by a number of Indian militant groups to allow them to set up designated camps within Myanmar, report Assam Tribune on February 16. According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) officials, exodus of militants from their Myanmar bases to India has yet been noticed after the neighbouring country started acting tough against them, the forces have been alerted to keep a close watch on the routes known to be used by militants to sneak into India from their bases in Myanmar.
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February - 15 
Naga Students’ Organisation (NSO) has asked the Myanmar Army and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to resolve their three weeks long stand-off, reports Northeast Today on February 16.
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Naga Students’ Organisation (NSO) has asked the Myanmar Army and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to resolve their three weeks long stand-off, reports Northeast Today on February 16.
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February - 15 
Police on February 15 recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 398,000 from Hashamabad in Hyderabad and arrested two individuals, reports Business Standard. The arrestees have been identified as Mohammed Ghousealias Bomb Ghouse and Rabiu
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Police on February 15 recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 398,000 from Hashamabad in Hyderabad and arrested two individuals, reports Business Standard. The arrestees have been identified as Mohammed Ghousealias Bomb Ghouse and Rabiul Sheikh. Rabiul Sheikhis a resident of Malda District in West Bengal.
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February - 15 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 15 said that New Delhi will not tolerate militancy and eliminate the “terror” soon, reports Daily Excelsior. He also said that there were some elements in Kashmir who are “paid agents” of ISI (Inter
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 15 said that New Delhi will not tolerate militancy and eliminate the “terror” soon, reports Daily Excelsior. He also said that there were some elements in Kashmir who are “paid agents” of ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence)backed by Pakistan and that such elements will be dealt sternly.Singh said that peace is the first priority of the Government. “We will not tolerate the terror backed by Pakistan and ISI. We will eliminate the terror,” he said.“There are some elements who are hand in glove with militant organisations and ISI across the border. They are involved in conspiracies too. They are toying with the future of the people, especially the youth, of J&K”, the Home Minister said.“There are some elements here who take money from Pakistan and ISI. I have told the officers that the security provided to such people should be reviewed”, he said.
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February - 15 
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on February 15 highlighted the country’s strong support in breaking the political stalemate in Afghanistan, saying Pakistan has sincerely responded to the US request for facilitating the peace and rec
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on February 15 highlighted the country’s strong support in breaking the political stalemate in Afghanistan, saying Pakistan has sincerely responded to the US request for facilitating the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan that led to direct US-Taliban talks in Abu Dhabi and Doha, reports The Express Tribune.“Important breakthroughs have been achieved by the two sides while more progress is expected in the upcoming rounds of negotiations in Doha,” said the Foreign Minister during a panel discussion on ‘Update on Afghanistan’ during the Munich Security Conference.The panel also included Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov, former US secretary of state John Kerry and Afghan National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib.“Pakistan offered maximum cooperation and facilitation to the US Special Representative on Afghan Peace and Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad in his mission, which has been acknowledged by him and the Trump administration,” said Qureshi.
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February - 15 
Model Town division Police of Lahore on February 15 arrested 184 criminals and seized arms and drugs from their possession, The News. The Police seized eight pistols, two rifles, three kilogrammes charas and 578 litres liquor. As many as 119 persons
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Model Town division Police of Lahore on February 15 arrested 184 criminals and seized arms and drugs from their possession, The News. The Police seized eight pistols, two rifles, three kilogrammes charas and 578 litres liquor. As many as 119 persons were held for violating the laws regarding kite flying, wheelie, price control and loudspeaker use.
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February - 15 
Pakistan on February 15 releases a fact sheet regarding the hearing of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Daily Times quoting Radio Pakistan reported.The ICJ will hear the case starting from
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Pakistan on February 15 releases a fact sheet regarding the hearing of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Daily Times quoting Radio Pakistan reported.The ICJ will hear the case starting from February 18.In the fact sheet, Pakistan has presented evidence obtained from Jadhav after his arrest and during the proceedings. “India argues that Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav is an innocent businessman who was kidnapped from Iran, brought to Pakistan, and tortured to confess that he was a Commander in the Indian Navy working with India’s Research & Analysis Wing (RAW). India argues that it was entitled to obtain consular access to Commander Jadhav as soon as his detention was made public by Pakistan on March 25, 2016. India argues that the trial and conviction of Commander Jadhav for espionage and terrorism offences by a Military Court on 10 April 2017 was a farce. India contends that the denial of consular access requires the ICJ to at least order the acquittal, release and return to India of Commander Jadhav,” the fact sheet reads. “Rejecting all of India’s assertions, Pakistan points to evidence obtained from Commander Jadhav after his arrest, and during the criminal process leading to his conviction as amply demonstrating his activities in fomenting terrorism and engaging in espionage within Pakistan. Pakistan maintains that it would be incompatible with the international law for someone sent as a spy/terrorist by a State to be afforded access to officials of that State, as India asserts. daily times monitor Pakistan also points to an express Agreement on Consular Access dated May 21, 2008, between India and Pakistan, which allows each State to consider a request for consular access ‘on its merits’ in a case involving national security. Furthermore, Pakistan points to the uncontradicted evidence that Commander Jadhav was provided with an authentic Indian passport in a ‘cover’ Muslim name by the Indian authorities, as a clear and obvious link between his conduct and the Government of India. Such conduct being a blatant violation of international law should bar any claim for relief from a court. India refuses to reply on this issue and (unconvincingly) describes it as ‘mischievous propaganda,” it continues.The fact sheet also mentions six ‘key points’ which India needs to answer.
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February - 15 
Police and Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in a joint raid on February 15 arrested five members of a gang who smuggled drugs abroad from unspecified location of Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News.District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad
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Police and Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in a joint raid on February 15 arrested five members of a gang who smuggled drugs abroad from unspecified location of Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News.District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Sajjad Khan said that acting on a tip-off, the Police and ANF officials in a joint raid arrested five members of the gang. The arrested accused were identified as Sajjad, Qaiser, Samiullah, Kamran and Bashir. The DPO added the accused were members of a gang that smuggle drugs Saudi Arabia and other countries. He said the Police recovered PKR 1.3 million in cash, drugs, cellphones and other items during the raid.
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February - 15 
Police arrested five alleged hitmen and facilitators involved in the assassination of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and former Member of National Assembly (MNA), Syed Ali Raza Abidi from Lyari Town area of Karachi, the provincial c
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Police arrested five alleged hitmen and facilitators involved in the assassination of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and former Member of National Assembly (MNA), Syed Ali Raza Abidi from Lyari Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. According to information available to media sources, five members of 11-member gangsters, which was directly involved in Abidi’s killing, were arrested from Lyari. Once arrested, the accused are said to have confessed to killing the late lawmaker on the political grounds by taking “wage”. As many as eight members of the gang were tasked to trace him while a trained rider along with the shooter was hired to assassinate him.
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February - 15 
The intelligence agencies and district police have arrested two militants having strong links with the Taliban in Afghanistan from the Sialkot city, according to Dawn. Addressing a press conference on April 15, district police officer (DPO) Capt Muha
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The intelligence agencies and district police have arrested two militants having strong links with the Taliban in Afghanistan from the Sialkot city, according to Dawn. Addressing a press conference on April 15, district police officer (DPO) Capt Muhammad Ameen said that they had arrested Muaz Umer of Quetta and Asim Khan of North Nazimabad in Karachi from Sialkot city a few days ago when they were escaping after abducting a local Shia cleric, Zeeshan alias Shani Shah. The DPO claimed that the duo had also confessed to their involvement in terrorism against Pakistan army in Wana and Hilmand.
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February - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) personnel on February 15 conducted search operation in various areas of Pind Parain, Sarai Kharbooza and others under Tarnol Police station of Islamabad and arrested 15 suspects, reports The News.Under supervision of Superin
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The Security Forces (SFs) personnel on February 15 conducted search operation in various areas of Pind Parain, Sarai Kharbooza and others under Tarnol Police station of Islamabad and arrested 15 suspects, reports The News.Under supervision of Superintendent of Police (SP), Saddar, the search operation was also participated by personnel of Counter Terrorism Force (CTF), Police commandos, lady commandos and staff of Bomb Disposal squad (BDS).
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February - 15 
Two workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) were shot dead in as many incidents in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 15, reports Dawn. said on Friday. Shafqat (55) was sitting at his friend’s shop near Rehmat Chowk in Orangi
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Two workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) were shot dead in as many incidents in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on February 15, reports Dawn. said on Friday. Shafqat (55) was sitting at his friend’s shop near Rehmat Chowk in Orangi Town when armed pillion riders emerged there, fired at him from close range and rode away. He sustained two bullet wounds on the face and was taken to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH), where doctors pronounced him dead. The victim was a former Policeman and had recently got early retirement after completing 25 years in service. After retirement he involved in property business and worked for PTI. PTI says workers fell prey to targeted killing. His elder brother, Razi, was also a Policeman and had taken part in the Karachi operation during the 1990s and was also gunned down in 1994. In the second incident, PTI worker Abdul Rehman (27) was shot dead in the remit of the SITE-A Police Station in SITE Town on February 15, reports Dawn. Police said that he was on the way home after closing his mobile phone shop in the Metroville area when armed pillion riders targeted him near Bawani Chali. He sustained critical bullet wounds and was taken to the ASH, where doctors pronounced him dead.
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February - 15 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)'s ‘assistant secretary general’ Barrister Abdur Razzaq, based in London, has resigned from the party, a move insiders say will create pressure on JeI to reform its charter, reports Daily Star on February 16. The move came amid a
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)'s ‘assistant secretary general’ Barrister Abdur Razzaq, based in London, has resigned from the party, a move insiders say will create pressure on JeI to reform its charter, reports Daily Star on February 16. The move came amid a rift between the party's young and old leaders over leadership and future strategies. Razzaq, also the chief counsel for some senior Jamaat leaders convicted of war crimes, took the decision citing the party's failure to apologise for its role in the Liberation War and bring reforms to its constitution.
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February - 15 
A Taliban militant was killed in an air strike in Qara Bagh District of the province, reports Khaama Press on February 16.
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A Taliban militant was killed in an air strike in Qara Bagh District of the province, reports Khaama Press on February 16.
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February - 15 
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on February 15, said lasting peace was coming to Afghanistan instead of a temporary arrangement, adding no power in future would push the Afghans into a foreign war in the name of religion, reports pajhwok.com.He said on
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on February 15, said lasting peace was coming to Afghanistan instead of a temporary arrangement, adding no power in future would push the Afghans into a foreign war in the name of religion, reports pajhwok.com.He said on international level from the United Nations to the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) and others had denounced the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The President said the Afghan jihad was part of Afghanistan’s history to learn from. He said the Afghans wanted the withdrawal of Soviet forces to be independent and live in peace and they did not want to start one war after another. Ghani said Afghanistan was now currently facing the same fate-deciding moment. “Our people want peace but unbreakable peace because a short term peace ignores the majority, the youth and women.”
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February - 15 
Afghan Special Forces, in a raid, killed 15 Taliban militants in Band-e Timor area in Maiwand District of the province, reports Khaama Press on February 16. SFs also destroyed a small cache of weapons and bomb making materials.
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Afghan Special Forces, in a raid, killed 15 Taliban militants in Band-e Timor area in Maiwand District of the province, reports Khaama Press on February 16. SFs also destroyed a small cache of weapons and bomb making materials.
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February - 15 
Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed, in an air strike, in Khogyani District of the province, reports Khaama Press on February 16. The Afghan Special Forces also conducted a raid in Shirzad District and destroyed five caches of hashish total
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Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed, in an air strike, in Khogyani District of the province, reports Khaama Press on February 16. The Afghan Special Forces also conducted a raid in Shirzad District and destroyed five caches of hashish totaling 820 pounds, unnamed sources added.
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February - 15 
Five Taliban militants, including a ‘shadow judge’ of the group Mawlavi Lal Mohammad, was killed in airstrikes carried out by the coalition forces in Mar Sangi area of Badpakh District of the province on February 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The
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Five Taliban militants, including a ‘shadow judge’ of the group Mawlavi Lal Mohammad, was killed in airstrikes carried out by the coalition forces in Mar Sangi area of Badpakh District of the province on February 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The other militants who were killed in the airstrikes were identified as Taliban ‘commander’ Mawlavi Fazaluddin, Abdul Ahmad, Mawlavi Nsir, and Abdullah.
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February - 15 
Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danish, on February 15, said any peace talks in absence of the Afghan government will leave no impacts on the peace process and that it will lead the country to “nowhere”, reports Tolo News. Danish said the effor
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Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danish, on February 15, said any peace talks in absence of the Afghan government will leave no impacts on the peace process and that it will lead the country to “nowhere”, reports Tolo News. Danish said the efforts for peace should be aimed at moving forward not taking a step back. “A peace process in absence of (Afghan) government will have good results and will remain ineffective. Thus, we expect all the stakeholders to not define or follow any process in absence of the Afghan government as legitimate and lawful representatives of the people,” said Danish. “Those who once again chant the slogan for an interim government or similar slogans should know that this outline will put an end to system building and will once again take us back,” Danish added.
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February - 16 
A Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant identified as Ariful Islam alias Arif was arrested from Kolkata on February 16, reports Indian Express. He is a resident of Barpeta in Assam. According to Police ‘Arif studied at Howly (Barpeta Distric
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A Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant identified as Ariful Islam alias Arif was arrested from Kolkata on February 16, reports Indian Express. He is a resident of Barpeta in Assam. According to Police ‘Arif studied at Howly (Barpeta District) in Assam and worked as a helper with truck drivers. He came in touch with Jahidul Islam aliasKauser and Abdul Majid and was invited by them to join JMB’. Officer also added that ‘In January 2018, Arif along with Adil, Hassan, Chota Kareem and Kausar went to Bodh Gaya, conducted recce and planted explosives. He was directly involved in the Bodh Gaya blast’. National Investigative Agency (NIA) had last year arrested five people in connection with the case.
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February - 16 
A joint team of Madhuwan Police and 154 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Durga Tudu from Parasnath forest area near Virnagra village in Giridih District of J
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A joint team of Madhuwan Police and 154 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Durga Tudu from Parasnath forest area near Virnagra village in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 16, reports The Pioneer. According Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Niraj Kumar he is said to be the face of terror among the people of Giridih and Bokaro for the last 19 years. "Police also recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from his possession,” said Surendra Kumar Jha, Superintendent of Police (SP), Giridih. The list of recovered items includes 125 cartridges, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, audio cassette and photo album, he added. Durga Tudu belonging to Karmatard within limits of Khukhra Police Station was currently on remand by the Jharkhand Police after being arrested from Virnagra village in Giridih.
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February - 16 
A soldier was injured after Pakistani troops fired from small arms on forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The unprovoked firing from across the border started in the Naushera sect
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A soldier was injured after Pakistani troops fired from small arms on forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The unprovoked firing from across the border started in the Naushera sector around 1600 hours, prompting strong retaliation by Indian troops, sources said.
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February - 16 
An Army trooper leading the Bomb Disposal Squad, Major Chitresh Singh Bisht, was killed while defusing mine in Janghar area of Nowshera sector ,close to the Line of Control (LoC) , in Rajouri District on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior.
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An Army trooper leading the Bomb Disposal Squad, Major Chitresh Singh Bisht, was killed while defusing mine in Janghar area of Nowshera sector ,close to the Line of Control (LoC) , in Rajouri District on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 16 
Fencing work along India-Bangaldesh border began in the Meghalaya stretch of international border, reports Morung Express on February 17. A Border Security Force (BSF) stated that ‘Levelling work for the fencing has started in some areas while land a
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Fencing work along India-Bangaldesh border began in the Meghalaya stretch of international border, reports Morung Express on February 17. A Border Security Force (BSF) stated that ‘Levelling work for the fencing has started in some areas while land acquisition in certain areas is going on’.
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February - 16 
Four Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militants were arrested in separate incidents in connection with recovery of Improvised Explosive Device from catholic school in Canchipur in Imphal West on February 14, reports Imphal Free
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Four Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militants were arrested in separate incidents in connection with recovery of Improvised Explosive Device from catholic school in Canchipur in Imphal West on February 14, reports Imphal Free Press. One militant identified as Sanabam Gunajit was arrested on February 16 from an unspecified location. Separately another militant identified as Sagolsem Sanatomba alias Sanajaoba was arrested from Takyel Khongbal in Imphal West District.
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February - 16 
News 18 reports on February 17 that National Socialist Council-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Thuingaleng Muivah stated that people in Nagaland are anxious as a final political settlement is a long-pending issue. Given the dynamic political landsca
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News 18 reports on February 17 that National Socialist Council-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Thuingaleng Muivah stated that people in Nagaland are anxious as a final political settlement is a long-pending issue. Given the dynamic political landscape of the country and the new challenges it brings, the Naga leader believes that in political matters one cannot expect things to conclude logically’. He also added that Prime Minister of India has ‘his own obligations’ and added that ‘Let him also appreciate our difficulties, then things will be alright and we can come closer to each other’. He stated that ‘We understand that there are various situations faced by the Indian side and they have made efforts to understand that sovereignty lies with the Nagas and the unique history is clear, so pressing on these things will have to be settled logically’.
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February - 16 
On February 16, India’s external Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Iranian Foreign Minister (FM) Sayed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran and agreed on close cooperation to combat terrorism in the region, reports Economic Times. Iran's Revolutionary Guards (I
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On February 16, India’s external Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Iranian Foreign Minister (FM) Sayed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran and agreed on close cooperation to combat terrorism in the region, reports Economic Times. Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) accused Pakistan's security forces of supporting the perpetrators of a suicide bombing in which 27 troops were killed on February 13. Iranian FM in a tweet stated that ‘Iran and India suffered from two heinous terrorist attacks in the past few days resulted in big casualties. Today in my meeting with Sushma Swaraj, when she had a stopover in Tehran, we agreed on close cooperation to combat terrorism in the region’.
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February - 16 
On February 16, law enforcement agencies arrested a man for allegedly supplying weapons to Khalistan supporters in Muzaffarnagar in Muzaffarnagar District, reports The Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Sanjay RathialiasGuddu. Inspector General
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On February 16, law enforcement agencies arrested a man for allegedly supplying weapons to Khalistan supporters in Muzaffarnagar in Muzaffarnagar District, reports The Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Sanjay RathialiasGuddu. Inspector General (IG) Uttar Pradesh Anti -Terrorism Squad(ATS) Asim Arun, ‘Rathi had illegally sold a pistol to Daljeet Singh and Satnam Singh, who were related to the Khalistan movement. Both were arrested in Amritsar. He had also supplied 30-35 pistols to a number of criminals in Amritsar’.
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February - 16 
On February 16, Security Forces (SFs) recovered Thirteen rounds of live .303 rifle cartridges from near Srimantapur Border Check post in Sonamura of Sepahijala District of Tripura, reports Indian Express. According to authorities, SFs also arrested o
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On February 16, Security Forces (SFs) recovered Thirteen rounds of live .303 rifle cartridges from near Srimantapur Border Check post in Sonamura of Sepahijala District of Tripura, reports Indian Express. According to authorities, SFs also arrested one person in connection with the recovery.
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 16 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) cadre, Durga Soren alias Durga Dudhu, from the foothills of Parasnath Hills in Giridih District, reports UNI. Based on the information provided by the arres
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 16 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) cadre, Durga Soren alias Durga Dudhu, from the foothills of Parasnath Hills in Giridih District, reports UNI. Based on the information provided by the arrested cadre, SFs also destroyed two bunkers and a large number of cartridges and other explosive items were recovered
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February - 16 
Special Task Force of Kolkata Police on February 16 arrested a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, Ariful Islam alias Arif (22), from Babughat area in Kolkata District, reports Indian Express. The militant was allegedly involved in the Bo
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Special Task Force of Kolkata Police on February 16 arrested a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, Ariful Islam alias Arif (22), from Babughat area in Kolkata District, reports Indian Express. The militant was allegedly involved in the Bodh Gaya blast last year, Police said. The militant originally hails from Barpeta District of Assam.
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February - 16 
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army’s Eastern Command, Lieutenant General Mukund Naravane stated that Naga peace talks were ‘at advanced stages and the outcome will have a bearing on the situation in both Nagaland and Manipur’, reports Mo
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The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army’s Eastern Command, Lieutenant General Mukund Naravane stated that Naga peace talks were ‘at advanced stages and the outcome will have a bearing on the situation in both Nagaland and Manipur’, reports Morung Express on February 17. He also added that Naravane also stated that ‘Strong vigil on the Indo-Myanmar border is being kept and the movement of various groups is under constant surveillance. Strengthening of the Indo-Myanmar Border is underway, to check trans-border crimes’.
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February - 16 
Four Policemen testified before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 16 in a case against leaders and workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) pertaining to allegedly facilitating and listening to an incendiary speech of their London-based
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Four Policemen testified before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on February 16 in a case against leaders and workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) pertaining to allegedly facilitating and listening to an incendiary speech of their London-based chief against the security establishment, reports Dawn. Six leaders — Dr Farooq Sattar, Rauf Siddiqui, Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar, Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Khawaja Izharul Hasan, Qamar Mansoor and Rehan Hashmi — along with many party workers have been indicted in these cases registered at two different Police Stations. On February 16, the matter was fixed before the judge of the ATC-I for hearing. The investigating officers produced four witnesses in court to record their statements.
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February - 16 
Two FC personnel were killed while a civilian passerby was injured in a firing incident in the Majeed Market area of Loralai bazar (market) in Loralai District on February 16, reports Dawn. "This was a targeted killing", District Police Officer Nasir
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Two FC personnel were killed while a civilian passerby was injured in a firing incident in the Majeed Market area of Loralai bazar (market) in Loralai District on February 16, reports Dawn. "This was a targeted killing", District Police Officer Nasir Shah adding that the militants managed to escape the scene unhurt.
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February - 16 
23 Taliban militants including a key commander, Mullah Hamdullah, was killed in an airstrike conducted by Afghan forces on the outskirts of Tarinkot city on February 16, reports Tolo News.
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23 Taliban militants including a key commander, Mullah Hamdullah, was killed in an airstrike conducted by Afghan forces on the outskirts of Tarinkot city on February 16, reports Tolo News.
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February - 16 
32 Afghan Troopers were killed in an attack on by Taliban militants on a remote security post of the Province on February 16, reports New York Times. A Taliban militant initially climbed a guard tower as there was change in duty schedule of the troop
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32 Afghan Troopers were killed in an attack on by Taliban militants on a remote security post of the Province on February 16, reports New York Times. A Taliban militant initially climbed a guard tower as there was change in duty schedule of the trooper manning the post, as the new sentry climbed the tower; he was shot dead by the insurgent hiding inside, officials in Kandahar Province said February 17. Then, moments later, Taliban fighters rammed a stolen police Humvee packed with explosives through the entrance of the base, they said. Once inside, the attackers shot and killed security troops who had survived the initial explosion. All 32 men posted at the base died, said Khalid Pashtun, a Member of Parliament from Kandahar. “No one survived,” he said.
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February - 16 
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference and discussed Afghan-led peace process, fight against terrorism and regional countries' role
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference and discussed Afghan-led peace process, fight against terrorism and regional countries' role in this regard, the Presidential Palace said in a statement on February 16, reports Tolo News.In this meeting, Stoltenberg said NATO member countries and partners are committed to working with Afghanistan, the statement said.According to the statement, the NATO Chief said they support an Afghan-led peace process and ownership of the Afghan government in the process.He said peace is impossible without the leadership and ownership of the Afghan government.
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February - 16 
At least 10 Taliban militants were killed and 9 others were injured in Dasht-e-Qala District of the on February 16, reports Khaama Press. The casualties were result of the airstrikes conducted in the District.
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At least 10 Taliban militants were killed and 9 others were injured in Dasht-e-Qala District of the on February 16, reports Khaama Press. The casualties were result of the airstrikes conducted in the District.
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February - 16 
At least 90 Anti-Government militias were killed and 41 others were wounded during joint military operations led by Afghan Security Forces within the last 24 hours across the country, reports Bhaktar News on February 17. According to Ministry of Defe
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At least 90 Anti-Government militias were killed and 41 others were wounded during joint military operations led by Afghan Security Forces within the last 24 hours across the country, reports Bhaktar News on February 17. According to Ministry of Defense the joint military operations (Afghan Air and Artillery Force) were launched in insecure areas of Kapisa, Parwan, Ghazni, Paktia, Kandahar, Urozgan, Badghis, Farah, Sar-e-Pul, Balkh, Takhar and Helmand provinces.
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February - 16 
At least six Police personnel, including a commander Najibullah, have been killed in a Taliban attack on their check-post in Sar Asyab area of Chimtal District on February 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Police was guarding a gas supplying pipeline
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At least six Police personnel, including a commander Najibullah, have been killed in a Taliban attack on their check-post in Sar Asyab area of Chimtal District on February 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Police was guarding a gas supplying pipeline in the Sar Asyab area of the District.
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February - 16 
One civilian was killed and three others were wounded as a result of a bomb blast in the province on February 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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One civilian was killed and three others were wounded as a result of a bomb blast in the province on February 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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February - 16 
President Ashraf Ghani has said that the neighbors of Afghanistan and US can talk and reach agreement with any Afghan group but his Government cannot be sidelined in the process, reports Tolo News. In an interview with the BBC, Ghani said his Governm
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President Ashraf Ghani has said that the neighbors of Afghanistan and US can talk and reach agreement with any Afghan group but his Government cannot be sidelined in the process, reports Tolo News. In an interview with the BBC, Ghani said his Government is in contact with the Taliban. “There is a very simple issue. They can have any deal with any group of Afghans. The Government of Afghanistan cannot be sidelined,” said President Ghani. President Ghani’s remarks over having contact with the Taliban are expressed as Taliban has repeatedly refused to sit with his negotiators.
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February - 16 
The Defense Ministry, in a statement, said that at least 10 militants were killed in Afghan forces airstrikes in Sayyad District in the province on February 16, reports Tolo News.
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The Defense Ministry, in a statement, said that at least 10 militants were killed in Afghan forces airstrikes in Sayyad District in the province on February 16, reports Tolo News.
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February - 16 
Three civilian including a child were killed when a bomb which was placed on a three-wheeler went off in Mandesar locality in Daman District on February 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three civilian including a child were killed when a bomb which was placed on a three-wheeler went off in Mandesar locality in Daman District on February 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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February - 17 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a combing operation at Gandhamardhan Hills of Patnagarh in Bolangir District of Odisha on February 17, reports Odisha TV. Severa
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a combing operation at Gandhamardhan Hills of Patnagarh in Bolangir District of Odisha on February 17, reports Odisha TV. Several articles including some diaries, uniforms, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and other items used by rebels have been seized. Police said all the articles were stuffed in a box and hidden inside a cave-like structure.
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February - 17 
An intelligence input sent to Gujarat Police about a possible suicide terror attack has put Gujarat on high alert, reports Times of India on February 18. According to the intelligence input, a suicide attack could take place in public places like mul
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An intelligence input sent to Gujarat Police about a possible suicide terror attack has put Gujarat on high alert, reports Times of India on February 18. According to the intelligence input, a suicide attack could take place in public places like multiplexes, railway station, religious places and the world’s tallest Statue of Unity (Narmada District). Intelligence input also warns that suicide squad consists of a man from Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) who was also reportedly involved with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and is ‘suspected to have played a role the Pulwama attack’. The report also mentions a man and an old woman who plans to target a railway station.
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February - 17 
An Over Ground Worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested from Miao in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The arrested OGW has been identified as Aurungsa Chakma.
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An Over Ground Worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested from Miao in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The arrested OGW has been identified as Aurungsa Chakma.
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February - 17 
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has asked the Centre to send 100 companies of Central paramilitary forces for Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) 2019, reports The Sangai Express on February 18. Altogether 79 companies of Central paramilitary
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Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has asked the Centre to send 100 companies of Central paramilitary forces for Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) 2019, reports The Sangai Express on February 18. Altogether 79 companies of Central paramilitary forces were deployed in the State during the 16th Lok Sabha election held in 2014.
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February - 17 
Director General of Police (DGP) M. Mahendar Reddy said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were left with hardly 500 members and were gradually losing mass support, reports Deccan Chronicle. “Only the eastern regional bureau (Bihar
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Director General of Police (DGP) M. Mahendar Reddy said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were left with hardly 500 members and were gradually losing mass support, reports Deccan Chronicle. “Only the eastern regional bureau (Bihar and Jharkhand) has some activity and there is no fresh recruitment,” DGP Reddy said while speaking after the formal surrender of Maoist ‘central committee (CC) member’ Oggu SatwajiakaSudhakar(53), and his wife Madhavi alias Neelima alias Padma. DGP Reddy said that Sudhakar, while working in the military wing, led many raids and ambushes. He headed the Bihar and Jharkhand committees as a ‘central military commission, (CMC) member’ from 2014 till he decided to leave the outfit. Sudhakar carried a reward of INR 2.5 million and Neelima, INR one million on their respective head.
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February - 17 
On February 17, a Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) ‘town commander’ was arrested from Takyel Khongbal Moiranthong in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee has been identified as Wahengbam Somendro Meitei
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On February 17, a Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) ‘town commander’ was arrested from Takyel Khongbal Moiranthong in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee has been identified as Wahengbam Somendro Meitei alias Bobby.
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February - 17 
On February 17, Security Forces arrested an individual identified as Tamso Shimray from Awontang in Kamjong District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. He was arrested in connection with the recovery of explosive material from Ukhrul District on
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On February 17, Security Forces arrested an individual identified as Tamso Shimray from Awontang in Kamjong District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. He was arrested in connection with the recovery of explosive material from Ukhrul District on February 14. According to authorities, Tamso Shimray had handed over the explosives to Yaoreipam Laskar who was arrested on February 14.
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February - 17 
One District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper, Dayaram Nuretti, sustained injuries after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Ikkametta forest area near Sonpur village under Narayan
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One District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper, Dayaram Nuretti, sustained injuries after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Ikkametta forest area near Sonpur village under Narayanpur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 17, reports The New Indian Express. Around 10 to 15 Maoists were also injured in the firing, Police claimed. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Sundarraj P said, the SFs from the Special Task Force (STF) and the DRG from Basingbahar, Sonpur and Kohkametta camps, had launched the operation on getting a specific input about the presence of around 200 ultras in forests of Ikkametta, Irpanar and Irakbhatti villages of the District. When the patrolling team was advancing through Ikmetta, it came under heavy fire from a big group of armed Maoists, triggering the gun-battle, DIG Sundarraj said.
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February - 17 
Railway Police on February 17 arrested three Rohingyas from Lumding Railway Station in Hojai District of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestees were identified as Samshu Alam, Shamsu Alam and Shabir Ahmed.
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Railway Police on February 17 arrested three Rohingyas from Lumding Railway Station in Hojai District of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestees were identified as Samshu Alam, Shamsu Alam and Shabir Ahmed.
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February - 17 
The ‘vice chairman’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on February 17 stated that Myanmar army has been conducting operations against northeast insurgent groups Sagaing region in Myanmar, for last 20 days, reports News 18. He sta
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The ‘vice chairman’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on February 17 stated that Myanmar army has been conducting operations against northeast insurgent groups Sagaing region in Myanmar, for last 20 days, reports News 18. He stated that ‘It was Burmese (Myanmar) army’s operation against us due to tremendous pressure from Government of India. India Government gives lot of arms and ammunition to Burmese Government so that they can carry out operations against ULFA, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Manipuri groups’. He also claimed that ‘It was the government of India’s strategic plan to crackdown our camps in eastern Nagaland by pushing the Burmese army to control the continuous protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill. But they could not do anything on actual ground. We have no permanent camps anywhere, so we shifted before the operation of Burmese army’. He also ruled out negotiations and described the ‘peace talks’ between the ‘pro-talk faction’ with the Indian government as ‘a sell-out’ by Rajkhowa group.
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February - 17 
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on February 17 withdrew security of the four senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, two days after Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, asked the State Government for
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government on February 17 withdrew security of the four senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, two days after Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, asked the State Government for it, reports Daily Excelsior. A Government order issued on February 17 said that the security and other allied arrangements have been withdrawn to the four separatist leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Professor Abdul Gani Bhat, Bilal Gani Lone and Shabir Ahmad Shah.
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February - 17 
The Shillong Times on February 17 reports that five National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were arrested from Chenmoho village in Mon District of Nagaland. The arrestees include three women and two men. The arrested women were identif
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The Shillong Times on February 17 reports that five National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were arrested from Chenmoho village in Mon District of Nagaland. The arrestees include three women and two men. The arrested women were identified as Ngamya Shimlaolim, Anaw Narzary, and Yangmoh while men were identified as Penjei Konyak, Tonwang.
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February - 17 
Two additional Companies of Indian Army is being sent to Indo-Myanmar border in southern Mizoram’s Lawngtlai District following fresh clashes between Myanmar Army and Arakan Army (AA), reports Assam Tribune on February 17. The troops are to be deploy
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Two additional Companies of Indian Army is being sent to Indo-Myanmar border in southern Mizoram’s Lawngtlai District following fresh clashes between Myanmar Army and Arakan Army (AA), reports Assam Tribune on February 17. The troops are to be deployed in south-western part of Lawngtlai District. The troops are being deployed to prevent the militants from entering India and also to facilitate refugees. In November 2017, around 1,750 people from Arakan area in Rakhine State of Myanmar took refuge in Mizoram following clashes between AA and Myanmar Army. About 200 refugees are still lodged in Mizoram Refugee camps.
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February - 17 
Four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in a militant ambush in Goran area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on February 17, reports The Express Tribune. According to security sources, militants with sophisticated weapons ambushed a security
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Four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in a militant ambush in Goran area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on February 17, reports The Express Tribune. According to security sources, militants with sophisticated weapons ambushed a security post of Panjgur Rifles 59th Wing at NA-85 China-Pakistan Corridor Highway, martyring four FC soldiers. “The security personnel were heading towards the mountains when the ambush took place. Terrorists started indiscriminate firing. The FC soldiers retaliated, but could not fight back,” the sources said, adding that the terrorists managed to escape and took their (soldiers) weapons and wireless sets along with them. The deceased were identified as Lance Naik Abdul Rehman, Sepoy Nasibullah, Sepoy Noman and Haq Nawaz. According to The Balochistan Post, the Baloch Raji Ajoi Sangar (BRAS) have claimed responsibility for the attack between Turbat and Panjgur, on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route. BRAS is an alliance of three Baloch militant groups, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and Baloch Republican Guard (BRG).
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February - 17 
Pakistan on February 17 continued its diplomatic blitz to foil Indian propaganda on the Pulwama attack and rejected the pattern of ‘baseless allegations’ by its eastern neighbour, terming the aggressive rhetoric ‘counterproductive and a threat to reg
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Pakistan on February 17 continued its diplomatic blitz to foil Indian propaganda on the Pulwama attack and rejected the pattern of ‘baseless allegations’ by its eastern neighbour, terming the aggressive rhetoric ‘counterproductive and a threat to regional peace’, reports The Express Tribune. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua took the ambassadors of African countries and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) states into confidence on the Pulwama attack at a special briefing at the Foreign Office, the spokesman said in a tweet. Janjua recalled the familiar pattern, adopted by India in the past, of blaming Pakistan soon after such incidents without investigation and pointed out to the deliberate anti-Pakistan frenzy being spurred in the neighbouring country. She said the baseless Indian allegations and aggressive rhetoric were counterproductive and a threat to regional peace.
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February - 17 
Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam on February 17 said that if Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) functionaries run the party with a different name, despite its registration with the Election Commission (EC) being cancelled by the High Court, it will be consider
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Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam on February 17 said that if Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) functionaries run the party with a different name, despite its registration with the Election Commission (EC) being cancelled by the High Court, it will be considered “underground politics”, reports Daily Star. The state has no obligation to give any facilities to a party that conducts “underground politics” without registering with the EC, he said while talking to reporters at his office on Supreme Court premises. Mahbubey Alam also said that Bangladeshi people will not approve of such things.
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February - 17 
Five more Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidates on February 17 filed separate election petitions with the High Court, asking it to cancel the results of the December 30 national polls in their constituencies, reports Daily Star. In the petiti
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Five more Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidates on February 17 filed separate election petitions with the High Court, asking it to cancel the results of the December 30 national polls in their constituencies, reports Daily Star. In the petitions citing widespread irregularities also appealed for directing the Election Commission to hold fresh elections there. With the five petitioners, 79 defeated candidates from the BNP-led alliance have so far filed election petitions, court sources said.
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February - 17 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a militant of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Nazrul Islam alias Nurulla (40), from Khanpur Bazar area in Dinajpur Sadar upazila on February 17, reports Daily Star. RAB recovered a pistol, three bullets an
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a militant of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Nazrul Islam alias Nurulla (40), from Khanpur Bazar area in Dinajpur Sadar upazila on February 17, reports Daily Star. RAB recovered a pistol, three bullets and jihadi books from possession of the militant.
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February - 17 
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe directed authorities in Resettlement Ministry and Divisional Secretariat to make arrangements to speed the resettlement process of displaced Muslim families of Jaffna, reports Colombo Page on February 18
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe directed authorities in Resettlement Ministry and Divisional Secretariat to make arrangements to speed the resettlement process of displaced Muslim families of Jaffna, reports Colombo Page on February 18. The PM has taken this measure in response to an appeal by Sri Lanka's Minister for Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Rishad Bathiudeen. Among the 20000 Northern Muslim families that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) expelled overnight from their traditional homes in North on 1990 October 30 was the eight-member family of Minister Bathiudeen. "Muslim IDPs who were resettled in Jaffna after the war, complain about the space of land available to them. They say the land is not enough for their growing population. Therefore, some of them have even returned from the resettled locations back to their camps," Minister Bathiudeen complained calling for PM Wickremesinghe's attention to the issue. This is the first time in three decades that the Jaffna's displaced Muslims, since their expulsion in 1990 by the LTTE, are hearing good news on their future, Minister Bathiudeen said.
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February - 17 
More than 18 terrorists were killed during clashes with Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Arklek village located in Qaisar District of the province on February 17, reports Bhaktar News. The clashes started when a group of Taliba
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More than 18 terrorists were killed during clashes with Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Arklek village located in Qaisar District of the province on February 17, reports Bhaktar News. The clashes started when a group of Taliban militants stormed on a security checkpoint in the village. Esmatullah Esmatyar a local commander of the Taliban was also killed in the clashes.
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February - 17 
One person, Nasrat aka Tofan, was killed when a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) placed in a vehicle was detonated in Panshir Wat area in Kabul's PD11 on February 17, reports Tolo News.
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One person, Nasrat aka Tofan, was killed when a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) placed in a vehicle was detonated in Panshir Wat area in Kabul's PD11 on February 17, reports Tolo News.
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February - 17 
Spokesman for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Sibghat Ahmadi on February 17 said that the upcoming meeting between Taliban representatives and the Pakistani Prime Minister is a clear violation of Afghanistan’s national sovereignty,
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Spokesman for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Sibghat Ahmadi on February 17 said that the upcoming meeting between Taliban representatives and the Pakistani Prime Minister is a clear violation of Afghanistan’s national sovereignty, reports Tolo News. Ahmadi also said such a move also gave “recognition” to the Taliban.
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February - 17 
Taliban acknowledged in a statement on February 17 that the talks between United States (US) negotiators and Taliban members in Islamabad which was supposed to be held on February 18, has been postponed, reports Tolo News. The statement said that Tal
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Taliban acknowledged in a statement on February 17 that the talks between United States (US) negotiators and Taliban members in Islamabad which was supposed to be held on February 18, has been postponed, reports Tolo News. The statement said that Taliban was prepared for the talks but most negotiators the group could not attend the meeting as they are on the US and United Nations blacklist.
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February - 17 
Taliban militants abducted the population registration head for the Chahar Bolak district from Alamkhel village of the District on February 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Taliban militants abducted the population registration head for the Chahar Bolak district from Alamkhel village of the District on February 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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February - 17 
The United States (US) Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and US ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass met the Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul on February 17, reports
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The United States (US) Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and US ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass met the Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul on February 17, reports Khaama Press. According to a statement released by the Office of Chief Executive, Ambassador Khalilzad briefed Chief Executive Abdullah regarding his trips to the region and other countries as well as progress in peace talks.
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February - 17 
The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has the objective of the US is to ensure a lasting peace in Afghanistan through diplomatic channels in a bid to ensure that the benefits of two n
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The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has the objective of the US is to ensure a lasting peace in Afghanistan through diplomatic channels in a bid to ensure that the benefits of two nations are secure, reports Khaama Press on February 18.Ambassador Khalilzad also added that the US seeks bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan and efforts are underway to reduce the cost of the war.
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February - 18 
A committee of displaced persons, identified as Udbastu Unnayan Committee on February 18 demanded that those families rendered homeless due to armed tribal insurgency in the state since last two decades be given the status of 'Internally Displaced Pe
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A committee of displaced persons, identified as Udbastu Unnayan Committee on February 18 demanded that those families rendered homeless due to armed tribal insurgency in the state since last two decades be given the status of 'Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), reports New India Express. Over 6,500 non-tribal families were displaced due to armed insurgency and ethnic clashes in different parts of Tripura since 1980.The committee secretary Sajal Podder stated that ‘The erstwhile Left Front government provided housing to 202 families who lost their homes in armed insurgency along with some cash assistance. We want the government to ensure proper rehabilitation facilities and cash compensation to each family displaced due to insurgency’.
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February - 18 
According to officials, India and Saudi Arabia will deepen their strategic partnership during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit on the back of growing defence and security cooperation and intelligence-sharing on terror-related concerns, report
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According to officials, India and Saudi Arabia will deepen their strategic partnership during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit on the back of growing defence and security cooperation and intelligence-sharing on terror-related concerns, reports Hindustan Times on February 18. Since the two countries signed a pact on intelligence-sharing on money laundering and terror financing in 2016wanted militants such as Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Abu Sufyan and Indian Mujahideen(IM) member Zainul Abedin have been extradited by Saudi Arabia.
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February - 18 
According to sources involved in counter-terror operations, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a frontline terrorist organisation in Jammu and Kashmir, has over 40 hardcore active terrorists in South Kashmir, which also includes Pulwama, reports The Asian Age o
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According to sources involved in counter-terror operations, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a frontline terrorist organisation in Jammu and Kashmir, has over 40 hardcore active terrorists in South Kashmir, which also includes Pulwama, reports The Asian Age on February 19. Most of the hardcore terrorist of the JeM in South Kashmir are foreigners, which are helped by a well-developed network of local over ground workers (OGWs) that provide support for terror activities, said sources. South Kashmir, which in recent years has come to be known as the hotbed of terror and anti-India activities in the Valley has four districts: Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian. JeM does not have a hierarchy like in other terror organisations including Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) which nominates people like ‘Kashmir commanders’ and so on. However, what is also making the security establishment worried is that the number of local boys turning to terror in Kashmir has risen. “In 2017, around 128 local boys joined militancy, which rose to 208 in 2018,” said sources. In 2019, till now three boys are reported to have joined the militants, they said. A 21-member squad of Pakistani terror outfit JeM, which included three suicide bombers, had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir in December 2018 to launch three suicide attacks, including two outside the Valley, highly placed intelligence sources said, reports The Times of India on February 19. JeM chief Masood Azhar's nephew Mohammad Umair led the squad along with Kamran, who was killed in the encounter on February 17, sources said. They were tasked with avenging the killing of Azhar's other nephew Usman Haidar in October last year (2018) as well as the hanging of Afzal Guru, who was convicted for his role in the 2001 Parliament attack.
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February - 18 
Also, as situation remained normal in Jammu (Jammu District) on February 18, authorities relaxed curfew in parts of City South but the restrictions continued for fourth consecutive day in City North area of Jammu while police have initiated action ag
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Also, as situation remained normal in Jammu (Jammu District) on February 18, authorities relaxed curfew in parts of City South but the restrictions continued for fourth consecutive day in City North area of Jammu while police have initiated action against spread of fake news on social media pertaining to attacks on Kashmiri people in parts of Jammu and FIRs were likely to be registered against the accused, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 18 
As many as 1,190 Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) have been killed by Security Forces (SFs) in the country since 2010, an Right to Information (RTI) response has revealed, reports Hindustan Times on February 19.There have been 11,567 incidents involving t
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As many as 1,190 Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) have been killed by Security Forces (SFs) in the country since 2010, an Right to Information (RTI) response has revealed, reports Hindustan Times on February 19.There have been 11,567 incidents involving the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)during the period in which 1,331 SF personnel suffered injuries, the LWE Division, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), stated in the reply.The maximum LWEs, 225, were eliminated in 2018, followed by 2016 (222), 2010 (172), 2017 (136), and 2013 (100), according to the reply under the RTI Act.Another 99 Maoists were killed in 2011, 89 in 2015, 74 in 2012, 66 in 2014, and 89 in 2019 (till January 31), it stated. One Noida-based lawyerRanjanTomarhad sought the year-wise data on the incidents of deaths of SF personnel and killing of LWEs from the UMHA. The data also revealed a trend of lowering in the number of LWE incidents from 2010, when 2,213 incidents were reported, to 2018, which witnessed 833 incidents.In 2011, 1,760 incidents took place, in 2012 it came down to 1,415, in 2013 there are 1,136 incidents, 1,091 in 2014, 1,089 in 2015, 1048 in 2016, 908 in 2017, and 74 in 2019 (till January 31), it stated.The RTI reply did not cite the number of SF personnel killed during the period, with Tomar saying he had sought data on “casualties”. A separate information put by the UMHA on its website states that 7,907 people have been killed by the LWE between 2004 and 2018 (till 31 July).As many as 90 Districts in 11 States of the country are considered as affected by LWE, according to reply made in Parliament by Minister of State in UMHA Hansaj Ahir on February 5, 2019.
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February - 18 
Five Security Forces (SF) personnel including a Major, three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants and a civilian were killed in encounter at Pinglana village of Pulwama District on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The gun battle broke out on Februar
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Five Security Forces (SF) personnel including a Major, three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants and a civilian were killed in encounter at Pinglana village of Pulwama District on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The gun battle broke out on February 18 morning after a joint team of Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operations Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon-and-search operation following a credible input about the presence of two to three militants of JeM including top commanders hiding in the area. In the ensuing gun fight, five SF personnel, identified as Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, Havildar Sheo Ram, Sepoy Hari Singh, Sepoy Ajay Kumar and Police head constable Abdul Rashid were killed. Eleven SF personnel, including a brigade commander, a lieutenant colonel and a deputy Inspector General of Police, were also injured in the gunfight. Three JeM militants, identified as Kamran alias Fahad, the ‘operational commander’ of JeM and his associate Rashid Bhai alias Omar Gazi alias Lukman (Pakistani origins) besides one local militant Hilal Ahmad Naikoo were killed in the encounter. One civilian, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Bha was also killed in the incident. Police officials said the JeM militants were part of the suicide squad behind the horrific February 14 Pulwama attack that has triggered nationwide outrage.
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February - 18 
Government of India (GoI) empowered the state Governments to prohibit use of funds and spaces for holding activities by the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports Economic Times on February 19. According to a Union Ministry of Home
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Government of India (GoI) empowered the state Governments to prohibit use of funds and spaces for holding activities by the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports Economic Times on February 19. According to a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), ‘Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 42 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, the central government hereby directs that all powers exercisable by it under section 7 and section 8 of the said Act shall be exercised also by state governments and Union territory administrations in relation to the above said unlawful association’.
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February - 18 
Massive clashes and stone-pelting protests were held near the gunfight site at Pinglana village of Pulwama District and several of them were injured in SFs action even, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Massive clashes and stone-pelting protests were held near the gunfight site at Pinglana village of Pulwama District and several of them were injured in SFs action even, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up a number of posters and banners in Baliguda area in Kandhamal District of Odisha late on February 18, and extended their support to the ‘Odisha Bandh’(general shutdown strike) call given by Navn
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up a number of posters and banners in Baliguda area in Kandhamal District of Odisha late on February 18, and extended their support to the ‘Odisha Bandh’(general shutdown strike) call given by Navnirman Krishak Sangathan (NKS), a wing of the Navnirman Samiti, organising farmers since 2010 to build a State-wide farmer`s movement,on February 21, reports Kalinga TV.The Maoist communiques which were spotted by some locals at Budaguda Chowk were seen heavily criticising the anti-farmer policy of the Naveen Patnaik Government at the State. Holding the Odisha Government responsible for plights of farmers, Maoists through the posters appealed residents of the District to make February 21 bandh a success.
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February - 18 
The Supreme Court (SC) fixed March 12 for hearing the Maharashtra Government’s appeal against alleged ‘urban Naxal’[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] Gautam Navlakha’s transit bail that was set aside by the Delhi High Court (HC) in October last year (2018),
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The Supreme Court (SC) fixed March 12 for hearing the Maharashtra Government’s appeal against alleged ‘urban Naxal’[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] Gautam Navlakha’s transit bail that was set aside by the Delhi High Court (HC) in October last year (2018), reports DNA on February 19.In its appeal, the State Government had questioned how the Delhi HC entertained a habeas corpus petition by Navlakha while he was in lawful custody of the Police. This order on October 1, 2018, was passed when Navlakha and four other activists — Varavara Rao, Sudha Bhardwaj, Arun Ferreira, and Vernon Gonsalves — were ordered to remain under house arrest for a period of four weeks by the Supreme Court on September 28, 2018. The State Government was then forced to approach the apex court as the Delhi HC set aside the transit bail obtained by Maharashtra Police to take Navlakha to Pune.
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February - 18 
Three people including a woman were arrested on February 18 from Lhomithi in Dimapur District with arms and ammunition, reports Nagaland Post. One point 22 pistol and four live rounds of point 22 pistol were recovered from the arrestees. The arrestee
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Three people including a woman were arrested on February 18 from Lhomithi in Dimapur District with arms and ammunition, reports Nagaland Post. One point 22 pistol and four live rounds of point 22 pistol were recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees were identified as LiviAchumi, Tovika Achumi and Yekivi Ayemi.
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February - 18 
A four-member Pakistani delegation will be witnessing on February 18 (Today) a review in Paris of its performance by an expert group of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on its compliance with global guidelines against terror financing and money
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A four-member Pakistani delegation will be witnessing on February 18 (Today) a review in Paris of its performance by an expert group of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on its compliance with global guidelines against terror financing and money laundering, reports Dawn. The Asia-Pacific Group (APG), an associate firm of the Paris-based FATF, will present Pakistan’s report and responses to five specific queries it was asked last month to the International Country Risk Guide (ICRG) — Political Risk Services (PRS) group. The FATF plenary and its various group meetings will be held from February 18 to 22.
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February - 18 
A leader of the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP),Abdul Habib (40), was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack near Sakhi Hasan Chowrangi in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the evening of February 18, reports Dawn.As Ab
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A leader of the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP),Abdul Habib (40), was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack near Sakhi Hasan Chowrangi in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the evening of February 18, reports Dawn.As Abdul Habib, who was driving a Land Cruiser, came out from a street onto the main road, assailants riding a motorcycle opened indiscriminate fire on him near Serena mobile market and fled, according to Taimuria Police.Habib, who was alone in the vehicle, sustained critical bullet injuries and later succumbed to his injuries.PSP spokesperson Iftikhar Alam said that the victim was a leader of their party. He had also contested the 2018 elections on a PSP ticket for the Sindh Assembly seat of PS-122. “It appeared to be a targeted killing incident,” said Additional Inspector General (AIG), Karachi, Dr Amir Ahmed Shaikh.
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February - 18 
One civilian, identified as Lewar s/o Murad, was abducted by Security Forces (SFs) during a raid on a house in Heronk area of Turbat town in Kech District in the evening of February 18, reports The Balochistan Post.As per the locals, Pakistani SFs ra
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One civilian, identified as Lewar s/o Murad, was abducted by Security Forces (SFs) during a raid on a house in Heronk area of Turbat town in Kech District in the evening of February 18, reports The Balochistan Post.As per the locals, Pakistani SFs raided the house and whisked away Lewar.
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February - 18 
The new commander of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Bashir Zaib Baloch vows to resist Pakistani subjugation till end of life, reports The Business Standard. We will fight against Pakistan and China's occupation, says Baloch commander. Underlining the
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The new commander of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) Bashir Zaib Baloch vows to resist Pakistani subjugation till end of life, reports The Business Standard. We will fight against Pakistan and China's occupation, says Baloch commander. Underlining the atrocities being meted out to people in Balochistan, Bashir Zaib Baloch, the new head of BLA said the situation here is much grave than Palestine, Iraq, and in Afghanistan and sought international support in exposing Pakistan. Bashir Zaib Baloch took charge of BLA after its commander Aslam Baloch was killed in a suicide bombing in Aino Mina Township in Kandahar city of Afghanistan on December 24, 2018.Through a recorded video he said: "Today, I say this to the entire world, to India, to the United States of America and the European Union; whether you believe it or not, hear it or not. It has been said before by our friends as well; if the manner in which Baloch genocide is being carried out gets exposed, the problems of Kashmir, Palestine, Iraq, and Afghanistan will appear insignificant."
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February - 18 
A Neo Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, Sheikh Golam Hossain alias Milad, sustained injury after jumping off the fourth floor of a building to escape interrogation while on remand in Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Bhab
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A Neo Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, Sheikh Golam Hossain alias Milad, sustained injury after jumping off the fourth floor of a building to escape interrogation while on remand in Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Bhaban located in Minto Road on February 18, reports Daily Star.
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February - 18 
Counterterrorism officials on February 18 finalized charges against six Ansar al Islam militants including Major (sacked) Ziaul Haque for killing of writer-blogger Avijit Roy, reports Daily Star. The five other accused are Mozammel Hossain alias Saym
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Counterterrorism officials on February 18 finalized charges against six Ansar al Islam militants including Major (sacked) Ziaul Haque for killing of writer-blogger Avijit Roy, reports Daily Star. The five other accused are Mozammel Hossain alias Saymon (34), Abu Siddiq Sohel alias Sakib alias Sajid, (34); Arafat Rahman Siam alias Sajjad, (24); Akram Hossain Abir alias Adnan (30) and Shafiur Rahman Farabi (27).
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February - 18 
Amrullah Saleh, former Acting Interior Minister and President Ghani’s running mate as his first vice president for the upcoming presidential elections, has said that any decision about the future of Afghanistan and any peace talks without the engagem
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Amrullah Saleh, former Acting Interior Minister and President Ghani’s running mate as his first vice president for the upcoming presidential elections, has said that any decision about the future of Afghanistan and any peace talks without the engagement of the Afghan government will have no results and will be counted as “intellectual exercise”, reports Tolo News on February 19. Saleh said that Taliban are “afraid of a pluralistic society” and that they think that they will die in today’s Afghan society. “That future can be tomorrow, but they think [Taliban] they will die in that type of future. That is why they are trying to maintain their habitat away from civilization, away from integration, away from new Afghanistan. Because they are afraid that in a pluralistic society, which Afghanistan today is, Taliban will become another loud cleric, Mullah preaching after death,” said Saleh.
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February - 18 
At least eight militants were killed during joint military operation in relevant areas of Andar District, reports Bhaktar News Agency on February 19. Colonel Fazul Khuda Ibrahimkhail spokesman of 203 Tander army corps said that two more terrorist wer
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At least eight militants were killed during joint military operation in relevant areas of Andar District, reports Bhaktar News Agency on February 19. Colonel Fazul Khuda Ibrahimkhail spokesman of 203 Tander army corps said that two more terrorist were injured and seven round of mines have been discovered and neutralized following the operation.
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February - 18 
Eight pro-Government tribal militiamen were killed during a clash with Taliban insurgents in the Batikot District of the eastern province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The officials on February 19 said that the Taliban gunmen also suffered casualties
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Eight pro-Government tribal militiamen were killed during a clash with Taliban insurgents in the Batikot District of the eastern province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The officials on February 19 said that the Taliban gunmen also suffered casualties during the firefight on February 18 (night), but exact figures were not available. The clash broke out after the Taliban launched a coordinated attack on a post of the uprising forces in Lachapur area, the governor’s spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani, told the agency.
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February - 18 
Former President Abdulla Yameen was detained at Maafushi Prison’s remand jail, after the Criminal Court on February 18 ordered that he be kept in detention for the duration of his trial over money-laundering charges, reports RaajjeMV. At a hearing on
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Former President Abdulla Yameen was detained at Maafushi Prison’s remand jail, after the Criminal Court on February 18 ordered that he be kept in detention for the duration of his trial over money-laundering charges, reports RaajjeMV. At a hearing on February 18, Criminal Court’s chief judge Ahmed Hailam ordered that the former President be kept in detention.
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February - 19 
According to a close relative of Dawood Ibrahim’s wife, the Dawood may still be living in Karachi in Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times. The relative identified as Salim Ibrahim Shaikh was testifying to a special court on February 19. The relative als
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According to a close relative of Dawood Ibrahim’s wife, the Dawood may still be living in Karachi in Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times. The relative identified as Salim Ibrahim Shaikh was testifying to a special court on February 19. The relative also stated that he had visited Dawood Ibrahim’s family in Karachi in 2004. He also added that Dawood Ibrahim’s wife Mehzeeban called him every fortnight since early 2018 but had stopped communicating for the past six to eight months.
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February - 19 
According to intelligence intercepts on February 16-17, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is planning to carry out another fidayeen(suicide) attack of a much bigger magnitude, reports Times of India on February 20. As per the intercepts JeM is reportedly planni
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According to intelligence intercepts on February 16-17, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is planning to carry out another fidayeen(suicide) attack of a much bigger magnitude, reports Times of India on February 20. As per the intercepts JeM is reportedly planning to execute another mass fatality attack targeting Security Forces (SFs). An intelligence official stated that various inputs from different quarters indicated that there could be a major attack either in Jammu or outside the state. According to a February 19 report, a 21-member JeM squad, including three suicide bombers, had infiltrated into Kashmir in December to launch three attacks, including two outside the Valley, reports Times of India.
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February - 19 
Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 19 alleged that ‘Major demographic changes have taken place in Assam, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala which has made these places natural ground for the rise of fundamentalist organisatio
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Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 19 alleged that ‘Major demographic changes have taken place in Assam, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala which has made these places natural ground for the rise of fundamentalist organisations’, reports Northeast today. He also added that Government was closely monitoring those giving ‘anti-India’ slogan.
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February - 19 
Fifteen bogeys of a goods train were derailed after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a railway track in Dhanbad District of Jharkhand in the early hours of February 19 (today), disrupting train services on the busy route, r
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Fifteen bogeys of a goods train were derailed after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a railway track in Dhanbad District of Jharkhand in the early hours of February 19 (today), disrupting train services on the busy route, reports News 18. At 2:15 am, the insurgents detonated a bomb between the Roy and Khalari stations on the Dhanbad Garhwa route.After a considerable portion of the railway track was damaged in the attack, three trains — the Barkakana-Varanasi, Barkakana-Dehri-on-Soneand Barwadih-Gomoh express — were cancelled.
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February - 19 
Government of India (GoI) government has opted against an ordinance on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), as it faced stiff opposition from its allies in Northeast India, reports Northeast today on February 20. Earlier there was speculation that t
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Government of India (GoI) government has opted against an ordinance on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), as it faced stiff opposition from its allies in Northeast India, reports Northeast today on February 20. Earlier there was speculation that the Government may decide on promulgating the ordinance on the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 which was not passed by Parliament in the Budget session of Parliament, bill was earlier passed in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) but not in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of Indian Parliament).
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February - 19 
Government of India (GoI) told the Supreme Court that 938 people are detained in six detention centres in Assam and 823 of them have been declared as ‘foreigners’ by tribunals, reports Northeast Today on February 20. The Centre said over 27,000 forei
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Government of India (GoI) told the Supreme Court that 938 people are detained in six detention centres in Assam and 823 of them have been declared as ‘foreigners’ by tribunals, reports Northeast Today on February 20. The Centre said over 27,000 foreigners have been pushed back at border points while attempting to enter India illegally. Additionally, the Assam Government has stated that it did not have any data whether any of the individuals deported to Bangladesh between 2016 and 2018 had returned to the state, reports Northeast Today on February 20. From May 2016, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government came to power in the state, and August 2018, a total of 29,800 people was declared foreigners living in Assam illegally and were deported. Foreigners Tribunals have declared 1,03,764 people as foreigners living in Assam illegally between 1985 and August, 2018. The Border wing of Assam Police is set to boost accountability by introducing an electronic device to be used by its personnel while registering details of a suspected individual, reports Indian Express on February 21. Border wing of Assam Police is tasked with detecting suspected illegal foreigners and referring their cases to the Foreigners’ Tribunals in Assam. The device can record geographical coordinates of the place of registering data. The database comes after the ongoing process of updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam faced problems in obtaining real-time information of suspected foreigners due to the absence of a centralised database.
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February - 19 
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, SP Pani on February 19 said the Pulwama encounter was an excellent operation as the coordination was reflected on the ground, reports Daily Excelsior. “Three militants of JeM were killed in the gunfight
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, SP Pani on February 19 said the Pulwama encounter was an excellent operation as the coordination was reflected on the ground, reports Daily Excelsior. “Three militants of JeM were killed in the gunfight while as investigational details of the case and recovery in the operation will be shared after investigation progresses,” he said. Pani said they are fully focused on JeM and last year 58 JeM militants were killed here while 12 militants out of 31 killed this year so far were affiliated with JeM. He said that they prevent several attacks and there was not even a single suicidal attack of that nature of attack by JeM in 2018. “We are trying our level best (to prevent attacks),” he said. Asked about recruitment in militancy, IGP Pani said the recruitment has significantly came down for last few months, adding that recruitment has seen a visible dip and it will gradually go down. IGP Pani further said families are playing key role to bring their sons back. “Community, family has a great role to play,” he added.
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February - 19 
Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon, 15- Corps Commander of Army, on February 19 said that Pakistan army and its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is behind the February 14 Pulwama car bombing and warned of retribution and declared that anyone picking up
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Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon, 15- Corps Commander of Army, on February 19 said that Pakistan army and its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is behind the February 14 Pulwama car bombing and warned of retribution and declared that anyone picking up gun will be eliminated, reports Daily Excelsior. He said in Srinagar that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) leadership that planned and executed attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy was eliminated in February 18 gun battle at Pinglan a Pulwama. He said that the attack carried out last week was being controlled from Pakistan with an active support of ISI and Pakistan army. He said that ever since the attack was carried out, troops were tracking the top JeM leadership in Kashmir valley. “The militants killed yesterday [February 18] most of them Pakistanis who were in charge of controlling, coordinating and fabricating and execution of the Lethpora attack were main people of JeM in the Valley,” he said, adding that on specific information in midnight, they killed the module. He aslo said that the leadership of the JeM was eliminated within 100 hours after the attack. “I am happy to inform the country that in less than 100 hours, the top JeM leadership has been killed, which was being handled by JeM from Pakistan,” he added. He said that Karmran was ‘chief commander’ of JeM and was handled by the ISI and Pakistan. The Army Commander said that this type of attack took place after long time. “This happened first time here and it happens in Afghanistan and Syria and we are going to deal with such kind of attacks”, he said. He urged the mothers of local militants who have picked up guns here [Jammu and Kashmir] to appeal their sons to return and get back to the mainstream, saying that “in Kashmir society, mothers have a great role to play.” “I would request all the mothers in Kashmir to please request their sons who have joined terrorism to surrender and get back to the mainstream,” Dhillon said.
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February - 19 
On February 19, two unidentified People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-PRO) militants were arrested from Sawombung in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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On February 19, two unidentified People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-PRO) militants were arrested from Sawombung in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 19 
Pakistan army violated ceasefire by resorting to firing on forward posts along Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistani army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation along LoC by firing of small ar
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Pakistan army violated ceasefire by resorting to firing on forward posts along Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistani army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation along LoC by firing of small arms in Nowshera Sector in district Rajouri at about 1900 hours”, PRO Defence said, adding Indian Army is retaliating effectively.
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February - 19 
Several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)posters found in Budaguda area of Simanbadi Block (administrative unit) under Daringbadi Police Limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on February 19, blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Nar
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Several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)posters found in Budaguda area of Simanbadi Block (administrative unit) under Daringbadi Police Limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on February 19, blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Narendra Modi Government at the Centre for the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama, reports Odisha Bytes.The Odisha State Committee of the CPI-Maoist attributed the “fascist policies” of the Modi Government for the terror attack.
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February - 19 
The court of Additional District Judge (ADJ), Gunupur in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 19, acquitted top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda in two separate cases due to lack of evidence, reportsommcomnews.com.Reportedly, ADJ Nishith Nisank acqu
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The court of Additional District Judge (ADJ), Gunupur in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 19, acquitted top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda in two separate cases due to lack of evidence, reportsommcomnews.com.Reportedly, ADJ Nishith Nisank acquitted Panda of all charges in one paddy theft case and abduction of a Works Department's Junior Engineer (JE) case.Panda had been accused of stealing paddy cultivated by one Loknath Panigrahi at Dumbriguda under Gudari Police limits in the District. Further, he had been accused of abduction of JE Biswanath Sahu and his associate in 2001.After his acquittal, the court directed Panda to depose before it again on March 18 and 19 for hearing on various other cases against him.
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February - 19 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to take over the Pulwama terror attack case soon, a top Government sources said in New Delhi on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The Jammu and Kashmir Police is investigating the case of attack o
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to take over the Pulwama terror attack case soon, a top Government sources said in New Delhi on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The Jammu and Kashmir Police is investigating the case of attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy on February 14 in which 40 troopers were killed and a several others injured. Earlier too, NIA took over the cases of terror attack on Army camps at Nagrota in 2016 and Sunjuwan in 2018 and filed charge sheets in those cases.
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February - 19 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on February 19, denied his country's hand in orchestrating the February 14 Pulwama attack, arguing that it was 'not in Pakistan's interest', reports Times Now. Delivering an address on Radio Pakistan — his first comment
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on February 19, denied his country's hand in orchestrating the February 14 Pulwama attack, arguing that it was 'not in Pakistan's interest', reports Times Now. Delivering an address on Radio Pakistan — his first comment on the matter since the attack — Khan promised that his government will extend full support if India provides 'actionable intelligence' on the Pulwama terror attack."My statement is for the Indian government. You (Indian govt) have blamed the Pakistan government without any evidence. If Pakistan was planning the visit of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, what does it stand to gain out of this? Pakistan ko isse kya faayda hai? Kyu Pakistan karega iss stage ke upar jab Pakistan stability ki taraf ja raha hai?," he said, adding, "It is in our interest that nobody from our soil spreads violence. I want to tell the Indian govt that we will take action if evidence is found against anyone from Pakistan."India needs to introspect," Khan said, accusing the Indian government of 'oppression' of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Khan said that since it is the election year in India, a 'lesson' to Pakistan would have electoral gains. Reacting to voices of dissent from within the Indian establishment, including the chorus of a 2016-like surgical strike on Pakistan, Khan said that in such a scenario, Pakistan will not just 'think of retaliation, but it will retaliate'. Shortly after PM Imran Khan rejected India's accusations of Islamabad's role, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) released another video claiming ownership of the attack, adds Times Now. The video, in possession with Times Now, shows JeM claiming that they can carry out Pulwama-like attacks anytime they wish. In the video, which shows a Jaish terrorist posing against the outfit's banner, JeM claims that 'they can carry out Pulwama like attacks any time they wish, demolishing Imran Khan's claim that there is no proof'.
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February - 19 
Three persons including one levies personnel were injured in a landmine blast in Sham Sher road area of Dera Bugti town under same District in Balochistan on February 19, reports The Balochistan Post. According to the details, a landmine blast injure
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Three persons including one levies personnel were injured in a landmine blast in Sham Sher road area of Dera Bugti town under same District in Balochistan on February 19, reports The Balochistan Post. According to the details, a landmine blast injured three men when a motorcycle ran over an already planted landmine near ShamSher road.No group has claimed the responsibility for the attack yet.
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February - 19 
A court in Pirojpur on February 19 sent war crimes convict Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee’s son, Masud Bin Sayedee, to jail, rejecting his bail plea, reports Dhaka Tribune. According to the case statement, Masud was holding a mee
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A court in Pirojpur on February 19 sent war crimes convict Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee’s son, Masud Bin Sayedee, to jail, rejecting his bail plea, reports Dhaka Tribune. According to the case statement, Masud was holding a meeting at a house in the Saeedkhali area of Indorkani upazila on December 25. Pirojpur Additional District and Sessions Judge Shamsul Haque issued the order when Masud appeared before the court and sought bail. Masud had earlier got six months bail from the High Court in the case.
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February - 19 
10 Taliban militants were killed and four other were injured during four airstrikes of the Afghan Air Force in Aliabad Village of Garziwan District on February 19, reports Khaama Press. One of the’ commanders’ of the group identified as Mullah Najib
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10 Taliban militants were killed and four other were injured during four airstrikes of the Afghan Air Force in Aliabad Village of Garziwan District on February 19, reports Khaama Press. One of the’ commanders’ of the group identified as Mullah Najib was also among those killed while another commander of the group Mullah Wali has been critically wounded, the 209th Shaheen Corps release said. The statement by 209th Shaheen Corps also added that 3 compounds and some weapons and munitions were also destroyed in the airstrikes.
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February - 19 
At least 23 Taliban militants were killed during special operation in Maiwand district on February 19, reports Bhaktar News. Another 10 militants were injured.
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At least 23 Taliban militants were killed during special operation in Maiwand district on February 19, reports Bhaktar News. Another 10 militants were injured.
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February - 19 
Over 17 terrorists were killed following air attacks carried out by Afghan Air Forces in various parts of Khas Urozgan District and Tarinkot city the provincial capital within the last 24 hours, reports Bhaktar News.
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Over 17 terrorists were killed following air attacks carried out by Afghan Air Forces in various parts of Khas Urozgan District and Tarinkot city the provincial capital within the last 24 hours, reports Bhaktar News.
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February - 19 
Special Forces of 02 Unit of National Directorate of Security (NDS), during an operation, killed at least nine Taliban militants including five of their local commanders in Khogyani district on February 19, reports Khaama Press.
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Special Forces of 02 Unit of National Directorate of Security (NDS), during an operation, killed at least nine Taliban militants including five of their local commanders in Khogyani district on February 19, reports Khaama Press.
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February - 19 
The Commander of the United States Central Commander General Joseph Votel on February 19 reaffirmed continued support of the United States to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, reports Khaama Press.In his meeting with the Afghan Nationa
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The Commander of the United States Central Commander General Joseph Votel on February 19 reaffirmed continued support of the United States to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, reports Khaama Press.In his meeting with the Afghan National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, Gen. Votel said United States supports an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. He also added that the United States will remain alongside the Afghan government and people of Afghanistan.
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February - 19 
Two civilian were killed and another four wounded after Taliban militants attacked a convoy of a private company’s vehicles carrying fuel on the Shiberghan-Mazar-i-Sharif highway near Khanaqah Arabia village in Khanaqah District, reports Pajhwok Afgh
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Two civilian were killed and another four wounded after Taliban militants attacked a convoy of a private company’s vehicles carrying fuel on the Shiberghan-Mazar-i-Sharif highway near Khanaqah Arabia village in Khanaqah District, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on February 20. Later Afghan forces reached the spot, and subsequently engaged the militants leading to the death of two Taliban militants.
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February - 19 
Former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen’s attorneys filed for appeal of the Criminal Court order for his detention pending the outcome of his money laundering trial with the High Court, reports Maldives Times on February 20. The Criminal Court gran
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Former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen’s attorneys filed for appeal of the Criminal Court order for his detention pending the outcome of his money laundering trial with the High Court, reports Maldives Times on February 20. The Criminal Court granted the State prosecution’s request to jail Yameen, during a pretrial hearing on February 18, after reviewing evidence he attempted witness tampering by offering bribes to State witnesses in the money laundering case. Yameen was charged with money laundering and providing false testimony to State investigators following Maldives Police Service’s investigation into the USD 1 million – believed to be embezzled funds in the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) scam – deposited to his account at the Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) by SOF Private Limited. He is currently at the Special Protection Unit of Maafushi Prison, where he will remain detained pending the outcome of his trial.
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February - 20 
A JCB, tractor and a mixture machine engaged in road construction work were set on fire allegedly by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Lodhi village under Chatrochati Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand late on
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A JCB, tractor and a mixture machine engaged in road construction work were set on fire allegedly by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Lodhi village under Chatrochati Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand late on February 20, reports The Pioneer.The incident took place at Lodhi village under Chatrochati Police Station limits where construction of a culvert over a rivulet was underway, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), R Ramkumar said. The road is being constructed between Lodhi and Baltharwa, around 50 kilometres from Bokaro Police headquarters. Around 15-20 armed Maoists stormed the area and after threatening the workers on the construction site, they set a JCB, one tractor and a mixture machine on fire stationed at the construction site, SP Bokaro said. They warned workers against getting involved in construction works and then fled into the forests, he added. The Maoists have been opposing the construction of this road which is being built in their stronghold, he added. The Maoists did not leave behind any note or made any call to the owner of the JCB machine. Sources said that the extremists demanded huge amount (levy) from a private construction firm has halted the construction work of a bridge at Lodhi village. Sources informed that the rebels have also threatened the all staffs who were engaged in construction of dire consequences if they dare defy the diktat. Property worth INR 15 million including a JCB machine, were damaged in the attack.
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February - 20 
A low intensity blast occurred on February 20 at Kashimira area in Thane District, reports India Today. Police said the blast took place after an unidentified person threw a plastic ball filled with explosives. Authorities also stated that they found
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A low intensity blast occurred on February 20 at Kashimira area in Thane District, reports India Today. Police said the blast took place after an unidentified person threw a plastic ball filled with explosives. Authorities also stated that they found traces of plastic bottle, metal balls, and locally made jute fuse.
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February - 20 
Additionally, two more militants identified as SanabamSanajaobaMangang and HeisnamKirankumar Singh alias Noinao were arrested from Punshi Leikai in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press on February 20.
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Additionally, two more militants identified as SanabamSanajaobaMangang and HeisnamKirankumar Singh alias Noinao were arrested from Punshi Leikai in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press on February 20.
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February - 20 
Following a low intensity blast at Mira Road in Thane District on February 20 and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recovery from Raigad, Maharashtra Police is on high alert, reports Business Standard. According to Police the device used in Thane
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Following a low intensity blast at Mira Road in Thane District on February 20 and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recovery from Raigad, Maharashtra Police is on high alert, reports Business Standard. According to Police the device used in Thane blast was a non-sophisticated device while the IED recovered from Raigad had the potential to cause damage. The Hindu further adds that the IED was recovered from a Maharashtra State Transport bus in Apta in Raigad District. According an official who is part of investigation, some elements of the IED could have been assembled only by experts, while rest of device was put together in a semi-crude fashion. An official also stated that the IED seems to have been put together using a urea-based powder and electrical circuits which could be activated using a remote detonator.
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February - 20 
Government of India (GoI) empowered Assam Rifles (AR) personnel to arrest anyone and search a place without warrant in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram, reports Indian Express on February 21. According to a Minis
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Government of India (GoI) empowered Assam Rifles (AR) personnel to arrest anyone and search a place without warrant in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram, reports Indian Express on February 21. According to a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notification, an officer of the rank corresponding to that of the lowest rank of members of the Assam Rifles” has been given these powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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February - 20 
Nagaland Post on February 21 reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) led by Aung Yung alleged that Myanmar Army has continued pressuring them not to provide any shelter or support for ethnic rebels from India. U Kyaw Wan
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Nagaland Post on February 21 reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) led by Aung Yung alleged that Myanmar Army has continued pressuring them not to provide any shelter or support for ethnic rebels from India. U Kyaw Wan Sein member of ‘central executive committee’ of NSCN-K stated that ‘They kept pressuring us to stay away from the Kathe. They even told us that they will continue to search for Kathe in our area’. He also added that ‘We asked them to stop the military operations they launched in our areas and to withdraw. But they have not stopped’.
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February - 20 
Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a couple carrying a reward of INR 300,000 each on their head, surrendered before authorities in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 20, reports India.com.The cadres, five of
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Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a couple carrying a reward of INR 300,000 each on their head, surrendered before authorities in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 20, reports India.com.The cadres, five of them carrying cash rewards on their head, turned themselves in before senior officials in Bijapur town, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Garg said.Of them, Nagesh Kursam (30) was active as a ‘section commander’ of military platoon no. 2 of Maoists. His wife (28) was also active as a ‘section commander’ in military platoon no.22, he said.TheMaoist couple were carrying a reward of INR 300,000 each on their head, Garg said.Besides, SahdevUike (25) and 17-year-old surrendered cadre were carrying a reward of INR 200,000 each on their head, he said.Moreover, INR 100,000 was announced for the arrest of another surrendered cadre identified as Ganpat Wasam (20), who was active as ‘Jan Militia commander’ in Polampalli area of Sukma District, he said.Lower rung cadres including RammurtyWasam (27), Kamlu Kama (38), KuhramiHadmo (30) and LakkhuVetti (25) were others who surrendered, he added.They all were allegedly involved in incidents of attack on Police teams, murder and triggering bomb blasts, the SP said.In their statements, the surrendered Maoists said they were disillusioned with the hollow ideology and violence of Maoists, and wanted to join the mainstream, he said.
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February - 20 
On February 20, Tahir alias Kaliya who is wanted in a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case was arrested from Malda (Malda District) in West Bengal by National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports Business Standard. According to NIA, he was arrested f
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On February 20, Tahir alias Kaliya who is wanted in a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case was arrested from Malda (Malda District) in West Bengal by National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports Business Standard. According to NIA, he was arrested for his ‘active role in procurement, trafficking and supply of huge quantities of FICN’.
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February - 20 
On February 20, two unidentified Kanglei Yawol KannaLup (KYKL) militants were arrested from Kong Bazar in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. They were involved in extortion activities.
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On February 20, two unidentified Kanglei Yawol KannaLup (KYKL) militants were arrested from Kong Bazar in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. They were involved in extortion activities.
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February - 20 
Six days after the Pulwama suicide bombing, in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20 filed a FIR (First Information Report) “naming Maulana Masood Azhar-led Jaish-e-
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Six days after the Pulwama suicide bombing, in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 20 filed a FIR (First Information Report) “naming Maulana Masood Azhar-led Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)” for the conspiracy, reports The Times of India.Sources said they already have sufficient primary evidence, including a video through which Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility, pattern of Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attacks, names of people who executed the blast and details linking the bomb to Pakistan and JeM.The agency is planning to mount pressure on Pakistan through international agencies like Interpol to arrest Azhar since red notices have been issued against him in the past for attacks on the Pathankot IAF base, Parliament and J&K assembly. Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency have so far refused to honour these notices. Government officials said that the matter would be raised with Interpol’s headquarters since Pakistan is also a member of the international body, but has refused to arrest any wanted designated terrorist against whom red notice has been issued — be it Azhar, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin, Abdul Rauf Asghar or D company boss Dawood Ibrahim. In fact, these people roam freely in the country along with security cover provided by the Pakistan Government. Agencies already have a dossier on JeM, which includes its sympathisers, overground workers (OGW), known hideouts of cadres, madrasas from where the outfit gets support in Kashmir and other parts of the country.Sources said all those linked to the outfit are being located while some have already been questioned in the last few days. A search is on for one of JeM’s local recruits in the Valley — Muddassir Ahmad Khan — who played a key role in the attack.
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February - 20 
The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh on February 20 said that “Pakistan-sponsored terrorists” are trying to disrupt peace in the State and directed officers to put all resources to use to create a secure environment,
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The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh on February 20 said that “Pakistan-sponsored terrorists” are trying to disrupt peace in the State and directed officers to put all resources to use to create a secure environment, reports Daily Excelsior.Referring to the February 14 Pulwama attack, which claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, the DGP said, “We must learn from the incident and be resilient in our approach.”“Pakistan-sponsored terrorists are making attempts to disrupt peace and order in the State, but like (in the) past, their attempts are bound to fail,” the police chief said.
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February - 20 
The Hindu reports that a low-intensity blast took place on board the Kanpur-Bhiwani Kalindi Express at at Barrajpur in Kanpur District on February 20. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. The explosion occurred in the washroom of
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The Hindu reports that a low-intensity blast took place on board the Kanpur-Bhiwani Kalindi Express at at Barrajpur in Kanpur District on February 20. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. The explosion occurred in the washroom of a general compartment of the train when it stopped at Barrajpur station. According to Additional Director General of Police (Kanpur zone) Avinash Chandra, some material purportedly belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was recovered from the spot. A railway spokesperson stated that ‘Prima facie the explosion seemed to have been caused by crackers as the damage was not much’.
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February - 20 
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on February 20 withdrew security of 18 separatists and 155 political persons, officials said, reports Daily Excelsior. The security review meeting, which was held in Jammu under the chairmanship of state chief sec
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration on February 20 withdrew security of 18 separatists and 155 political persons, officials said, reports Daily Excelsior. The security review meeting, which was held in Jammu under the chairmanship of state chief secretary BVR Subrahmanyam, took the decision as it was felt that providing security to these separatist leaders is a “wastage” of scarce state resources which could be better utilised elsewhere.Among the leaders whose security has been downgraded and withdrawn are SAS Geelani, Aga Syed Mosvi, Maulvi Abbas Ansari, Yaseen Malik, Saleem Geelani, Shahid ul Islam, Zaffar Akbar Bhat, Nayeem Ahmed Khan, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, Farooq Ahmed Kichloo, Masroor Abbas Ansari, Aga Syed Abul Hussain, Abdul Gani Shah and MohdMusadiq Bhat.This is in addition to the four separatists whose security was withdrawn on February 17. The security of 155 political persons and activists, who did not require the security provided to them based on their threat assessment and their activities, was also withdrawn. This includes Shah Faesal, the 2010 IAS topper from Jammu and Kashmir who recently resigned from bureaucracy, and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Wahid Parra, the officials said.Through this, over 1,000 Police personnel and over 100 vehicles are freed to do regular Police work, they said.
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February - 20 
The Pakistan army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kalal and Nowshera sectors in Rajouri District for the second consecutive day on February 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian army also retaliated.
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The Pakistan army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kalal and Nowshera sectors in Rajouri District for the second consecutive day on February 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian army also retaliated.
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February - 20 
Tribals under Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), (Association of Peasants, Bonded Labours and the Tribal), a known Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organization,banner took out a rally demanding land rights to tribals and dalits in B
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Tribals under Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), (Association of Peasants, Bonded Labours and the Tribal), a known Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organization,banner took out a rally demanding land rights to tribals and dalits in Bandhugaon Police Station limits of Koraput District of Odisha on February 20, reports The New Indian Express. The rally, taken out by CMAS after an interval of six years, is aimed at ensuring that long-standing demands of the tribals are fulfilled. Convenor of the movement and activist of All India Khet Mazdoor Kisan Sabha (AIKMKS) Srikant Mohanty said few years back Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon blocks were under the shadow of Maoists and the rights of tribals were at stake. Despite several reminders to the Government, the demands of tribals remain unfulfilled. The demands include construction of a dam for Jhanjhabati river near Chintaguda and another at Putikwalsa in Bandhugaon block, forest land rights to tribals and traditional forest dwellers of the area, restore tribal land occupied by non-tribals, settle STM company lands occupied by tribals in favour of tribals, land and homestead land patta to all landless tribals, immediate and equal disbursement of money to all landless, landholders and shareholders under Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) Scheme, filling up of doctor vacancies in Bandhugaon and Narayanpatna hospitals, among others. A memorandum was submitted to the Chief Minister through Tehsildar(settlement officer)of Bandhugaon.
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February - 20 
Police on February 20 arrested two cadres of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) over charges of their involvement in the Sehwan blast (February 16, 2017), targeted killings of law enforcers, members of the Hazara and Christian communities in Balochistan, incide
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Police on February 20 arrested two cadres of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) over charges of their involvement in the Sehwan blast (February 16, 2017), targeted killings of law enforcers, members of the Hazara and Christian communities in Balochistan, incidents of kidnappings for ransom and the murder of a senior official of a private firm from Gadap Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. “Malir Police and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) carried out a joint action in Gadap area and apprehended two LeJ suspects,” Deputy Inspector General (DIG) East Amir Farooqi said at a press conference, and described the held suspects – Furqan Bungalzaialias Azam and Ali Akbar alias Haji – as ‘dangerous terrorists’.The DIG disclosed that the suspects had also joined the Islamic State group. Bungalzai was commander of LeJ’s askari (militant) wing and was involved in several terror acts in Balochistan and Sindh. During an initial probe, he informed the investigators that Mufti Hidayatullah (now killed), Noman and Maqbool had planned the deadly Sehwan blast, while he had carried out reconnaissance of the shrine and passed on information to Mufti Hidayatullah.After the reconnaissance, Maqbool and Noman brought the suicide bomber, identified as Usman, to Sehwan, where he exploded himself on February 16, 2017, resulting in the death of 82 people and injuries to 383 others.
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February - 20 
The United States (US) on February 20 called on Pakistan and China to “uphold their responsibilities pursuant to United Nation Security Council(UNSC)resolutions to deny safe havens and support for terrorists,” even as President Donald Trump described
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The United States (US) on February 20 called on Pakistan and China to “uphold their responsibilities pursuant to United Nation Security Council(UNSC)resolutions to deny safe havens and support for terrorists,” even as President Donald Trump described the Pulwama attack+ as a “horrible situation”and said “it would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along", reports Times of India. The US formulation about denying safe havens and support to terrorists expressed through the state department was addressed to “all countries,”but it was clearly directed at Islamabad and Beijing since Pakistan is host to UN-designated terrorists and China has repeatedly aided Pakistan avoid global censure on this matter using its veto.
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February - 20 
The Foreign Ministry on February 20 said that the radicalised Islamic State(IS) teenager Shamima Begum is not a Bangladeshi citizen and there is no question of allowing her to enter the country Bangladesh, reports Daily Star. "She [Shamima] never vis
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The Foreign Ministry on February 20 said that the radicalised Islamic State(IS) teenager Shamima Begum is not a Bangladeshi citizen and there is no question of allowing her to enter the country Bangladesh, reports Daily Star. "She [Shamima] never visited Bangladesh in the past despite her parental lineage. So, there's no question of her being allowed to enter Bangladesh," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
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February - 20 
Mannar District Judge T. Swarnaraja on February 20 said that he couldn’t decide on the radiocarbon dating report received from the Unites States (US) in respect of six bone samples obtained from the Mannar mass grave until the court received the fina
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Mannar District Judge T. Swarnaraja on February 20 said that he couldn’t decide on the radiocarbon dating report received from the Unites States (US) in respect of six bone samples obtained from the Mannar mass grave until the court received the final official document directly from the US facility, reports The Island. The report handed over to Swarnaraja was received by Judicial medical Officer Saminda Rajapaksa, in charge of the excavation of skeletal remains. Acknowledging the report received from Dr. Rajapaksa, Swarnaraja said that it was not the final report. Six bone samples obtained from the Mannar mass grave, located at the Sathosa
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February - 20 
The Jaffna Police on February 20 arrested four members of the Aava group following attacks on two houses in Kokuvilin Jaffna District in Northern Province with petrol bombs, reports The Island.They were arrested in two different places in the area an
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The Jaffna Police on February 20 arrested four members of the Aava group following attacks on two houses in Kokuvilin Jaffna District in Northern Province with petrol bombs, reports The Island.They were arrested in two different places in the area and the police took into custody a motorcycle the suspects had used for the attack and two swords, three matchets and some other sharp weapons.The attack had been launched on February 19, the Police said.
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February - 20 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader, R Sampanthan rejected the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's call to 'forgive and forget' the past, demanding justice through an international mechanism and stressing that offenders should be punished, reports Tamil
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader, R Sampanthan rejected the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's call to 'forgive and forget' the past, demanding justice through an international mechanism and stressing that offenders should be punished, reports Tamil Guardian on February 20. R Sampanthan said in an interview, "We want justice.""We welcome the statement where he acknowledged the war crimes committed by the state armed forces. However, we totally reject his notion of forgetting and forgiving. We will never allow the idea of forgetting and forgiving to take root. Victims of the war crime committed by the armed forces are still living in Vanni. Hence, the affected, the killed, and the enforced disappeared need justice. Facts must be discerned through an international mechanism. Offenders should be punished. The government should allow this.” “There is evidence. Domestic investigations conducted with the victims have confirmed that war crimes were committed during the final war. The victims have informed the international leaders and important officials who visited Sri Lanka of the truth. Therefore, no one can escape by saying that both sides have committed war crimes. That is, they cannot say that both the armed forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have committed war crimes and escape”, he said.“During the final war, the armed forces have committed war crimes not only against the Tamil people but also the LTTE. Surrendered and captured members of the LTTE were cruelly tortured. Many became enforced disappeared. Many were killed. The evidence for this has also been released.So, the Government of Sri Lanka must respect the resolutions passed by the United Nations and take measures to implement them properly. Facts must be found, and justice should be established.”, he added.
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February - 20 
More than 10 Taliban militants were killed following artillery attack carried out by Afghan Security Forces in different parts of Ghorak district on February 20, reports Bhaktar News.
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More than 10 Taliban militants were killed following artillery attack carried out by Afghan Security Forces in different parts of Ghorak district on February 20, reports Bhaktar News.
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February - 20 
Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, former-vice president of Maldives said that “Maldives and India are conducting a series of military exercises and India is playing a wider role in the Maldives,” reports Maldives Times on February 21
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Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, former-vice president of Maldives said that “Maldives and India are conducting a series of military exercises and India is playing a wider role in the Maldives,” reports Maldives Times on February 21
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February - 21 
A secret Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)camp was busted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Niyamgiri hills region near Tuluba village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February
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A secret Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)camp was busted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Niyamgiri hills region near Tuluba village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 21, reports The Hindu.According to Police sources, 15 gelatin sticks, 15 detonators, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the form of a ‘tiffin box’, batteries and wires were recovered from the spot.
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February - 21 
An alert sentry of an Army camp in Shopian District on February 21 opened firing after noticing suspicious movement, reports Daily Excelsior. “An alert sentry fired aerial shots after observing suspicious movement at Nagisharan camp of 34 RR in Shopi
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An alert sentry of an Army camp in Shopian District on February 21 opened firing after noticing suspicious movement, reports Daily Excelsior. “An alert sentry fired aerial shots after observing suspicious movement at Nagisharan camp of 34 RR in Shopian,” a police official said. He said there are no reports of any one getting injured in the incident.
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February - 21 
At least two earth movers and four tractors used in the interior area of Potegaon in the District were set ablaze by armed Maoist cadres during the wee hours of February 21.
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At least two earth movers and four tractors used in the interior area of Potegaon in the District were set ablaze by armed Maoist cadres during the wee hours of February 21.
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February - 21 
Chinese UN representative pushed for three changes during negotiations this week – deletion of the reference to JeM, changing “Jammu and Kashmir” to “Indian-administered Kashmir”. Beijing also wanted to change the paragraph that “underlined the need
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Chinese UN representative pushed for three changes during negotiations this week – deletion of the reference to JeM, changing “Jammu and Kashmir” to “Indian-administered Kashmir”. Beijing also wanted to change the paragraph that “underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice, and urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Government of India and all other relevant authorities in this regard. Since 2016, China has acted at the behest of Pakistan and repeatedly blocked efforts by India, France, the UK and the US to sanction JeM leader Masood Azhar under Resolution 1267 for links to al-Qaeda.
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February - 21 
Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya declared in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that Inner Line Permit (ILP) would be made applicable across Nagaland including Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post on February 22. He also added that Government was committed t
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Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya declared in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that Inner Line Permit (ILP) would be made applicable across Nagaland including Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post on February 22. He also added that Government was committed to streamline the ILP system to ensure that no illegal immigrant could come to Nagaland. He appealed for support from civil society, village councils and people in this regard.
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February - 21 
In the wake of deadly terror attack at Pulwama in South Kashmir in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed and questions raised from some quarters over troopers’ movement to the Valley by road, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on February 21 app
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In the wake of deadly terror attack at Pulwama in South Kashmir in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed and questions raised from some quarters over troopers’ movement to the Valley by road, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on February 21 approved entitlement of air travel on four routes involving Jammu and Kashmir for all jawans (troopers) of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), reports Daily Excelsior. The air routes approved in an order issued on February 21 by the UMHA included Delhi-Srinagar, Srinagar-Delhi, Jammu-Srinagar and Srinagar-Jammu. This will immediately benefit approximately 7.8 lakh jawans of para-military in the ranks of Constable, Head Constable and ASIs, who were otherwise not eligible for the air travel earlier. The UMHA announced the significant decision through a series of tweets followed by detailed handout issued by the UMHA, headed by Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh.
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February - 21 
India on February 21 decided to stop the flow of its share of water to Pakistan from rivers under the Indus Water Treaty, a move seen as immediate fallout of deadly terrorist attack that martyred 40 CPRF personnel in Pulwama, reports Daily Excelsior.
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India on February 21 decided to stop the flow of its share of water to Pakistan from rivers under the Indus Water Treaty, a move seen as immediate fallout of deadly terrorist attack that martyred 40 CPRF personnel in Pulwama, reports Daily Excelsior. Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted to convey the decision of the Government to stop India’s share of water going to Pakistan. But the actual implementation of the decision may take up to six years as dams as high as 100 metres will have to be built to stop such flow, officials said insisting that the decision was in no way a violation of the Treaty and was only aimed at getting the rightful due to people of the country. Under the Indus Water Treaty signed in 1960, the waters of the western rivers — the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab — was given to Pakistan and those of the eastern rivers — the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej — to India.
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February - 21 
Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yasin Malik and hardline All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on February 21 termed the Jammu and Kashmir administration's announcement about the withdrawal of security cover of some leaders a
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Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yasin Malik and hardline All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on February 21 termed the Jammu and Kashmir administration's announcement about the withdrawal of security cover of some leaders a "lie", reports The New Indian Express. While Malik said he had never received any protection from the state, hardline APHC termed the reports about the withdrawal of security of its chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani "ridiculous". "I have had no security with me for the last 30 years. So, when there was no security, what withdrawal are they talking about? This is utter dishonesty on part of the government" Malik said.
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February - 21 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 21 carried out raids at 10 places in many cities of West Bengal and Jharkhand in connection with probe into the Left-wing extremist (LWE) terror funding case, reports NDTV. According to an NIA official,
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 21 carried out raids at 10 places in many cities of West Bengal and Jharkhand in connection with probe into the Left-wing extremist (LWE) terror funding case, reports NDTV. According to an NIA official, raids were carried out at 10 locations in Ranchi, Gumla, and Khunti and Kolkata in connection with the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) terror funding case. The raids were carried out at residences and offices of close associates and offices of companies associated with PLFI ‘chief’ Dinesh Gope. The case relates to depositing extorted money by Dinesh Gope through his associates, identified as Yamuna Prasad, Chandra Sekhar Kumar, Nand Kishore and Mohan Kumar.
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February - 21 
On February 21, a militant of People’s Democratic Council of Karbi-Longri (PDCK) militant was arrested from Harinathgao in East Karbi Anglong District, tweeted the official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. A pistol and ammunition were recovere
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On February 21, a militant of People’s Democratic Council of Karbi-Longri (PDCK) militant was arrested from Harinathgao in East Karbi Anglong District, tweeted the official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the unidentified militant.
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February - 21 
Pakistan army on February 21 violated the ceasefire for the third consecutive day by firing on forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan army resorted
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Pakistan army on February 21 violated the ceasefire for the third consecutive day by firing on forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan army resorted to mortar shelling and small arms firing on the forward posts along the LoC in Poonch sector from 1 pm. Indian troops retaliated strongly, leading to heavy exchanges for some time. However, there were no casualties on the Indian side in shelling and firing.
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February - 21 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) withdrew a notification which authenticated Assam Rifles (AR) to conduct searches without a warrant and take people into custody in the non-Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) areas, reports Morung Express on Fe
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) withdrew a notification which authenticated Assam Rifles (AR) to conduct searches without a warrant and take people into custody in the non-Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) areas, reports Morung Express on February 22. According to MH officials, The Home Ministry put the notification in abeyance and would bring now only after a thorough review and consultations with the state governments concerned. Officials also added that the issue of re-conferring powers under CrPC to Assam Rifles — given in 1941 and taken back in 2006 — had been pending for long and it was needed for effective enforcement of Free Movement Regime along the India-Myanmar border. The Telegraph further adds that the withdrawal is being seen as a “course correction” as voices of protests were beginning to rise in the Northeast soon after the turmoil over the citizenship bill.
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February - 21 
The Pune Police, on February 21, filed an 1,837-page supplementary chargesheet before a Pune court against five more persons, including human rights activist Sudha Bharadwaj and fugitive Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)leader Ganapathy ak
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The Pune Police, on February 21, filed an 1,837-page supplementary chargesheet before a Pune court against five more persons, including human rights activist Sudha Bharadwaj and fugitive Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)leader Ganapathy aka Chandrashekhar, in connection with the Elgaar Parishad-cum- Bhima-Koregaon riots case, reports The Pioneer.Three months after they filed the first charge sheet against ten accused in the same case, the Pune Police filed a comprehensive charge-sheet before ted before Additional Sessions Judge Kishor Vadane.Apart from Bhardwaj and Ganapathy, the three other accused named in the supplementary chargesheet are, Telugu poet Varavara Rao, activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Pereira.
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February - 21 
Three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in two separate encounters with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on February 21, reports The Week.In the first incident, the encounter broke out arou
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in two separate encounters with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on February 21, reports The Week.In the first incident, the encounter broke out around10 am in a forest area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, in which a jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s commando unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) was injured, Sukma Superintendent of Police(SP), Jitendra Shukla said." Constable Bhola Kumar of the CoBRA 201st battalion sustained bullet injuries in his leg," the SP said. In the second incident, a squad of security personnel had a face-off with the Maoists in a forest area in Dabbamarka village under Kistaram Police Station limits of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) troopers- Sodhi Hidma and Sachin Yadav suffered injuries in the incident.
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February - 21 
Two suspected Jaish e Mohammed (JeM) militants identified as Shahnawaz Teli and Aqib Ahmad Malik were arrested on February 21 from Deoband in Saharanpur District, reports Indian Express. Police claim that there is evidence of Shahnawaz being an activ
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Two suspected Jaish e Mohammed (JeM) militants identified as Shahnawaz Teli and Aqib Ahmad Malik were arrested on February 21 from Deoband in Saharanpur District, reports Indian Express. Police claim that there is evidence of Shahnawaz being an active member of Jaish, and trained people to lob grenades Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh stated that ‘We were informed that the two suspects were living in Deoband posing as students but had no admission in any institution. They were under constant watch through electronic surveillance. After concrete evidence was collected, IG ATS was asked to conduct the operation’.
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February - 21 
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a resolution condemning Pulwama attack in Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times on February 22. The resolution also named terrorist organisation Jaish e Mohammed (JeM). The resolution stated that ‘The members
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United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a resolution condemning Pulwama attack in Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times on February 22. The resolution also named terrorist organisation Jaish e Mohammed (JeM). The resolution stated that ‘The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly suicide bombing in Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in over 40 Indian paramilitary forces dead and dozens wounded on February 14, 2019, for which Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility’. The resolution reportedly bolsters India’s efforts to mount pressure on and isolate Pakistan in the aftermath of the attack.
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February - 21 
Pakistan on Ferbuary 21 banned the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and its charity wing Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, reports Daily Excelsior. A spokesman of the Interior Ministry said that the decision to ban these
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Pakistan on Ferbuary 21 banned the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and its charity wing Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, reports Daily Excelsior. A spokesman of the Interior Ministry said that the decision to ban these groups was taken during a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) held at the Prime Minister’s Office on February 21. “It was decided during the meeting to accelerate action against proscribed organisations,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “It was further decided that Jamat-ud-Dawa and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation be notified as proscribed organizations by the Ministry of Interior,” he added.
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February - 21 
The National Security Committee (NSC) convened at the Prime Minister's Office on February 21 for a meeting chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, during which the nation's top decision-makers discussed the geo-strategic and national security envi
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The National Security Committee (NSC) convened at the Prime Minister's Office on February 21 for a meeting chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, during which the nation's top decision-makers discussed the geo-strategic and national security environment in light of the Pulwama incident and its aftermath, reports Dawn.Among key outcomes of the meeting was an order to accelerate anti-terrorism operations in the country to re-establish the state's writ, and the reinstatement of a ban on the Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and its charity wing, the Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF). In February last year, former president Mamnoon Hussain had promulgated an ordinance amending the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATC) with regards to proscription of terrorist individuals and organisations to include entities listed by the UN Security Council. The move had resulted in the declaration of JuD and FIF as proscribed groups.However, the two Hafiz Saeed-linked organisations had slipped off the national list of proscribed organisations after the presidential ordinance lapsed.This time, the two organisations have been notified as proscribed organisations by the PTI-led government itself, through the Ministry of Interior.Before the government's official ban, the two organisations had been under watch by the Ministry of Interior under Section 11-D-(1), read with Schedule-II of the Anti-Terrorism Act. Simultaneously, the NSC also gave formal authorisation to the armed forces "to respond decisively and comprehensively to any aggression or misadventure by India".The statement also quoted the PM as saying that "this is a new Pakistan and we are determined to demonstrate to our people that the State is capable of protecting them and believes that monopoly of violence stays with State"."This will not come with commitment alone. We recognise that terrorism and extremism are top issues in the region and the whole region including Pakistan have suffered," the press release stated."That is why the National Action Plan conceived and issued in 2014, outlined concrete sequenced measures with consensus of all political parties and institutions of Pakistan," it further stated.
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February - 21 
Khost residents on February 21 claimed that some clerics in the province refuse to perform funeral prayers for fallen Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) soldiers on due to threats against them by the Taliban, reports Tolo News.
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Khost residents on February 21 claimed that some clerics in the province refuse to perform funeral prayers for fallen Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) soldiers on due to threats against them by the Taliban, reports Tolo News.
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February - 21 
Leader of Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on February 21 claimed that government’s move to dismiss members of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) was a political move, reports T
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Leader of Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on February 21 claimed that government’s move to dismiss members of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) was a political move, reports Tolo News. The Government defended the move and argued that the election commissioners were dismissed over widespread allegations of corruption, fraud and massive irregularities in the election process. The government is expected to introduce new commissioners next week. But Hekmatyar declared the dismissal “illegal”. He said Government should have identified which specific member of the election commission had been involved in corruption. Also, HeI leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, said the planned consultative Loya Jirga (a grand tribal council) on peace will not help resolve the stalemate in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is a potential candidate for the presidential hopeful for the upcoming elections.
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February - 21 
President Ashraf Ghani and his Turkmenistan counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow signed a “Strategic Partnership Agreement” in Ashgabat on February 21, reports Tolo News. Both countries pledged to expand bilateral relations on a number of key areas
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President Ashraf Ghani and his Turkmenistan counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow signed a “Strategic Partnership Agreement” in Ashgabat on February 21, reports Tolo News. Both countries pledged to expand bilateral relations on a number of key areas including economy, trade, transit and joint efforts towards fighting terrorism.
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February - 21 
The Ministry of Defense February 22 stated that 23 militants were killed and four others wounded during operations over the past 24 hours, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The military operations were carried out in five provinces namely Nangarhar, Ghazn
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The Ministry of Defense February 22 stated that 23 militants were killed and four others wounded during operations over the past 24 hours, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The military operations were carried out in five provinces namely Nangarhar, Ghazni, Kandahar, Uruzgan and Helmand.
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February - 21 
Maldives Immigration Department on February 21 said that there are over 60,000 people working in the country ‘illegally’, reports RaajjeMV. Speaking at a press conference on February 21 morning, Controller General Mohamed Ahmed Hussain said that whil
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Maldives Immigration Department on February 21 said that there are over 60,000 people working in the country ‘illegally’, reports RaajjeMV. Speaking at a press conference on February 21 morning, Controller General Mohamed Ahmed Hussain said that while there is a total of 144,607 expatriate workers in the Maldives, that 63,000 are undocumented.He said that a special programme was launched ‘to minimize the undocumented migrants’ on January 2. ‘Operation Stingray’ is to be carried for a one-year period.Noting that arresting and imprisoning the undocumented workers ‘is not the best solution,’ the controller general said that the public’s cooperation is required to control the issue.He said that expat quotas have been issued in violation of the country’s laws and regulations in the past, and called on all to refrain from doing so. Furthermore, noting that a number of expatriate workers have been deported in the past, the controller general said that 513 were deported in 2018 as they were ‘unfit’ to work in the Maldives while 112 were deported on criminal allegations. This is 80 more compared to 2017.
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February - 22 
A Dalam(armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Eerelli Nagaraju alias Shiva, surrendered before City Police Commissioner Vishwanath Ravinder in Warangal District of Telangana on February 22, reports Tel
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A Dalam(armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Eerelli Nagaraju alias Shiva, surrendered before City Police Commissioner Vishwanath Ravinder in Warangal District of Telangana on February 22, reports Telangana Today.According to Commissioner, Nagaraju had joined the outfit last January but decided to surrender and join the mainstream as he was vexed with the ideology of the party.Nagaraju, who worked as a borewell motor mechanic at his native village Teegaram in Zafargarh Mandal (administrative sub-division)of Jangaon District, was encouraged to join the CPI-Maoist party by a local party sympathiser, Kadari Yadgiri.It is said that Nagaraju during his 14-month association with the banned organisation, worked under Telangana State Committee secretary Yapa Narayana alias Haribhushan and Bade Chokka Rao alias Damodar. “Nagaraju was also not keeping well and decided to surrender. He would be getting all the benefits which he is entitled to,” the Commissioner said.
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February - 22 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)personnel and State Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)dump at Majuraha Pahar near Bagsara village under Pipra Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 22, report
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)personnel and State Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)dump at Majuraha Pahar near Bagsara village under Pipra Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 22, reports The Pioneer. The team recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three guns, one radio set, 32 gelatin sticks and two back bags. There were some Maoist’s literatures, batteries and charger too that were recovered.Commandant of 134 battalion of CRPF AD Sharma said, the Maoists had hidden these things in polythene wrapper and these were kept in a natural cave so developed on the MajurahaPahar. The four IEDs were stuffed in small cans which when put together could weigh fourkilograms. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) is to neutralize it added Sharma.
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February - 22 
Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 22 alleged that vested interests were helping Rohingya refugees to settle in Assam, reports The Telegraph. According to statistics of Rohingya detected in the state from 2009 to 2019 shared by hi
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Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 22 alleged that vested interests were helping Rohingya refugees to settle in Assam, reports The Telegraph. According to statistics of Rohingya detected in the state from 2009 to 2019 shared by him, 75 Rohingya have been caught in Assam, of which 25 were caught between 2009 and 2013 and the rest between 2017 and 2019. Forty were caught this year while the protests were on. He also claimed that the first Rohingya refugee was identified in 2009 at Paltan Bazar (Kamrup Metropolitan District) and this gained momentum recently when the state was going through an unsettling phase.
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February - 22 
Authorities have involved sedition charge under IPC section 124 (A) against unknown person for low intensity blast in the toilet of the general coach of Kalandi Express on February 22, reports New Indian Express. According to Police, three persons we
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Authorities have involved sedition charge under IPC section 124 (A) against unknown person for low intensity blast in the toilet of the general coach of Kalandi Express on February 22, reports New Indian Express. According to Police, three persons were detained from Shivarajpur area of Kanpur District for questioning in connection with the blast. The explosion had happened at Barrajpur in Kanpur District of Uttar Pradesh
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February - 22 
Clashes and stone-pelting protests also broke out between youth and SFs near encounter site at Warpora area of Sopore in Baramulla District on February 22 during which security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Clashes and stone-pelting protests also broke out between youth and SFs near encounter site at Warpora area of Sopore in Baramulla District on February 22 during which security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 22 February - 23
In a major move against the leaders and activists of separatists in Kashmir, the Security Forces (SFs) conducted massive raids and arrested/detained at least 200 separatists’ leaders especially members of Jamat-e-Islami (JeI)including its chief Abdul
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In a major move against the leaders and activists of separatists in Kashmir, the Security Forces (SFs) conducted massive raids and arrested/detained at least 200 separatists’ leaders especially members of Jamat-e-Islami (JeI)including its chief Abdul Hamid Fayaz, till February 23, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs on February 23 night continued the ‘crackdown’ against the separatists and arrested over 70 of them while a strike called by separatists against the crackdown disrupted life in Kashmir.The raids were conducted across Kashmir, mostly in South Kashmir and Central Kashmir during which at least 70 separatists mostly JeI members were arrested. According to reports, so far over 300 people including Over Ground Workers (OGW) of militant organization were arrested after the February 14 Pulwama attack, in one of the major crackdown in recent years.Authorities placed Muslim Conference (MC) President and former chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Professor Abdul Ghani Butt under house arrest.A spokesman of the MC strongly condemned the crackdown against separatists and other religious leaders.Besides this, Police also detained Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yaseen Malik on February 22 night.
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February - 22 
Naga Hoho, the apex body of Nagas has stated that they were not expecting much from the visit of RN Ravi the Chief interlocutor for Naga peace talks, reports New Indian Express on February 22. Naga Hoho president Chuba Ozukum stated that ‘There is no
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Naga Hoho, the apex body of Nagas has stated that they were not expecting much from the visit of RN Ravi the Chief interlocutor for Naga peace talks, reports New Indian Express on February 22. Naga Hoho president Chuba Ozukum stated that ‘There is nothing to be expected. There is no ray of hope at all for any positive outcome. The visit is meaningless’. He also added that ‘Earlier, the NDA had said the Nagaland election was being conducted for a solution to the protracted Naga political problem. Now, they (BJP) are saying solution will come after Lok Sabha election. So, there is nothing that we can expect from the government’. RN Ravi is slated to visit the state on February 26 to brief Naga groups of the progress made so far in the ongoing naga peace talks.
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February - 22 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet on February 22 against eight people allegedly owing allegiance to the banned Khalistan Liberation Front (KLF), in a case of attempt to murder Shiv Sena leader Amit Arora, reports The Hindu. The
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet on February 22 against eight people allegedly owing allegiance to the banned Khalistan Liberation Front (KLF), in a case of attempt to murder Shiv Sena leader Amit Arora, reports The Hindu. The Shiv Sena leader was attacked on February 3, 2016 in Ludhiana (Ludhiana District). According to NIA the crime was planned by senior KLF leadership. Those charge sheeted include Hardeep Singh, alias Shera, Ramandeep Singh, alias Canadian, Dharminder Singh, alias Guguni, Anil Kumar, alias Kala, Jagtar Singh Johal, aliasJaggi, Harmeet Singh, alias Happy (suspected to be in Pakistan), Gurjinder Singh, alias Shastri (suspected to be in Italy) and Gursharanbir Singh, alias Pehalwan (suspected to be in U.K.). As part of the conspiracy, substantial amounts of funds were supplied through Italy, Australia and the UK to the perpetrators which included Hardeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh and these funds were used by them to purchase weapons. According to NIA eight incidents of targeted killings or attempts to kill were executed as part of this plan between January 2016 and October 2017 in Punjab, reports The Hindu. An NIA spokesperson stated that ‘objective of the conspiracy was to destabilise the law and order situation in Punjab and to revive the fledgling terrorism in the State’.
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February - 22 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on February 22 informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the Special Task Force (STF) setup by the agency last week will monitor the terror links in the money laundering cases arising out of the drugs cases acro
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on February 22 informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the Special Task Force (STF) setup by the agency last week will monitor the terror links in the money laundering cases arising out of the drugs cases across India, reports Indian Express on February 23. The ED also added that that it has to register enforcement case investigation report (ECIR) in next three months in around 9,800 drugs cases registered in Punjab in past two years. Senior Advocate Maninder Singh, the special counsel for ED also informed that certain cases of drugs smuggling in Rajasthan where the “terror links” have been connected with cases in Kashmir. He informed the court that ‘Some cases of Rajasthan have links with cases of Kashmir border and some cases of Punjab have also links with Kashmir. It was felt that the monitoring is necessary to ascertain whether these cases are to be seen only through Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) angle or in context of the terror links’.
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February - 22 
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on February 22 moved the Supreme Court seeking the transfer of seven Pakistani terrorists from Jammu jail (Jammu District) to Tihar prison (New Delhi) on grounds that they were allegedly indoctrinating local prisoners
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government on February 22 moved the Supreme Court seeking the transfer of seven Pakistani terrorists from Jammu jail (Jammu District) to Tihar prison (New Delhi) on grounds that they were allegedly indoctrinating local prisoners, reports Daily Excelsior.A bench of Justices L N Rao and M R Shah sought a response from Central Government and the Delhi Government on the plea.Jammu and Kashmir Government’s standing counsel Shoaib Alam said terrorists belonging to various organisations need to be shifted out of Jammu jail as they were involved in the indoctrination of local prisoners.If not Tihar, they can be shifted to other high security prisons in Haryana and Punjab, he said.
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February - 22 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)militants were killed in a fierce gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in Warpora area of Sopore in Baramulla District on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior.As the SFs conducted search operation, the search party was fire
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)militants were killed in a fierce gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in Warpora area of Sopore in Baramulla District on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior.As the SFs conducted search operation, the search party was fired upon by the militants and the troops fired back leading to a gunfight. The operation was put on hold last night (February 21) and the SFs tightened the cordon so that the militants may not flee.One militant was killed in the encounter in the morning (February 22) and the gun battle continued for several hours. Later, in the evening the troops blew up the house completely in which second militant was killed.Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter.Sources said that the two militants are believed to be of JeM.
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February - 22 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 22 declared that time has come for decisive battle against militants and separatism will not be allowed at any cost in the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. “Ab Samay Aa Gaya Hai Ki Aatank Ka
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 22 declared that time has come for decisive battle against militants and separatism will not be allowed at any cost in the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. “Ab Samay Aa Gaya Hai Ki Aatank Kay Khilaaf Nirnayak Ladai Ho (Time has come for decisive war against the militancy),” Rajnath Singh said, adding that entire international community is united and a decisive war will be fought against the militancy.Coming down heavily on Kashmir separatists, the Home Minister made it very clear that separatism will not be allowed to run in the Kashmir valley.“Separatism won’t run in the Valley now. We won’t allow this to run,” he declared.
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February - 22 
With mining activities taking off in the State in a big way, the Maoists are trying hard to sabotage these economic operations by raking up various issues in several mining zones, reports The Pioneer on February 22.After a long period of lull, now mi
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With mining activities taking off in the State in a big way, the Maoists are trying hard to sabotage these economic operations by raking up various issues in several mining zones, reports The Pioneer on February 22.After a long period of lull, now mining activities have picked up and market is upbeat; so, taking advantage of it the Maoists are trying hard to incite tribal population against mining, sources said.The rebels are trying to halt these economic activities and sources said, the Maoists are now active in the mining zones of Kalahandi, Koraput, Rayagada, Sundargarh and even in an industrial zone like Angul, revealed a top Police under anonymity engaged in anti-Maoist operations.
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February - 22 
Army Chief General Qamar Bajwa, during a visit to the Line of Control (LoC) on February 22, warned India against aggression, saying any misadventure would receive resolute response from his troops, reports Dawn.General Bajwa visited the LoC to review
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Army Chief General Qamar Bajwa, during a visit to the Line of Control (LoC) on February 22, warned India against aggression, saying any misadventure would receive resolute response from his troops, reports Dawn.General Bajwa visited the LoC to review the state of preparedness and morale of the troops, a day after the National Security Committee (NSC) authorised the armed forces to respond to any Indian aggression with full force. The top commander’s visit signalled the highest level of preparedness to the adversary.Speaking to the troops on the frontlines in Chirikot and Bagsar sectors, General Bajwa said: “Pakistan is a peace-loving country but we will not be intimidated or coerced. Any aggression or misadventure shall be paid back in same coin”.
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February - 22 
Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor, while addressing a press conference at the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) office, said in case India started aggression against Pakistan it would be surprised by the level of response it would get fr
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Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor, while addressing a press conference at the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) office, said in case India started aggression against Pakistan it would be surprised by the level of response it would get from the Pakistani armed forces.In a message directed at Indian military planners, the spokesman said: “Be rest assured, should you initiate any aggression. First, you shall never be able to surprise us. We are ready. In response we shall for sure surprise you.”Talking of deployment at forward locations, General Ghafoor said Pakistani troops “shall have superior force ratio at decisive points”. He cautioned the Indian army against underestimating Pakistani defence, saying: “Never think that we shall fall short of capacity. … We have the ways and means for the end state.”He said Pakistani armed forces were “ready to respond to full spectrum threat” and in the event of Indian aggression, “shall dominate the escalation ladder”.
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February - 22 
The Federal Interior Ministry on February 22 announced that the Punjab Government has taken administrative control of a mosque-and-seminary complex in Bahawalpur that is believed to have been the headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), reports Da
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The Federal Interior Ministry on February 22 announced that the Punjab Government has taken administrative control of a mosque-and-seminary complex in Bahawalpur that is believed to have been the headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), reports Dawn.The campus has a 70-strong faculty and more than 650 students enrolled.According to a spokesperson from the ministry: "The Government of Punjab has taken over the control of a campus comprising Madressatul Sabir and Jama-e-Masjid Subhanallah in Bahawalpur, reportedly the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammad, and appointed an administrator to manage its affairs."Punjab police has taken over security of the campus, the spokesperson added.
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February - 22 
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on February 22 said that Pakistan has taken steps towards improving its anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regime, however it needs to take more steps to address its strategic deficienci
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on February 22 said that Pakistan has taken steps towards improving its anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regime, however it needs to take more steps to address its strategic deficiencies, according to a statement posted on the watchdog’s website, reports Daily Times.“Since June 2018, when Pakistan made a high-level political commitment to work with the FATF and APG to strengthen its AML/CFT regime and to address its strategic counter-terrorist financing-related deficiencies, Pakistan has taken steps towards improving its AML/CFT regime, including by operationalising the integrated database for its currency declaration regime,” the FATF statement said.“Pakistan has revised its TF risk assessment; however, it does not demonstrate a proper understanding of the TF risks posed by Daesh, al Qaeda, JuD, FIF, LeT, JeM, HQN, and persons affiliated with the Taliban,” the statement maintained.
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February - 22 
One person among the three people who were critically injured when an unidentified group detonated a bomb with the intention of blowing off the Ncell mobile tower at Nakhkhu, Lalitpur on February 22 night, succumbed to his injuries, reports My Republ
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One person among the three people who were critically injured when an unidentified group detonated a bomb with the intention of blowing off the Ncell mobile tower at Nakhkhu, Lalitpur on February 22 night, succumbed to his injuries, reports My Republica. Police identified the victim as Singha Prasad Gurung. Gurung, Pratikshya Khadka and AyushaManandhar were injured in the explosion,Deputy Inspector General of Police and Chief of the Metropolitan Police Office Ranipokhari, Shailesh Thapa Chhetri, said.Police investigation into the incident is on at the time of the news reporting.
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February - 22 
The High Court is yet to release the full text of its verdict in the 2009 Pilkhana Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny case making it difficult for the aggrieved parties to appeals before the Appellate Division in this case, reports Daily Star. The HC may
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The High Court is yet to release the full text of its verdict in the 2009 Pilkhana Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny case making it difficult for the aggrieved parties to appeals before the Appellate Division in this case, reports Daily Star. The HC may take at least three more months for releasing the full text of its verdict in the biggest ever criminal case in the country's history in terms of number of accused and convicts, Deputy Attorney General KM Zahid Sarwar Kazal told the newspaper on February 22. On November 27, 2017, the HC announced the verdict in which it awarded death penalty to 139 of the 152 accused who were earlier sentenced to capital punishment by a lower court for their involvement in the massacre during the BDR mutiny.
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February - 22 
At least 11 Taliban militants were killed during air and ground raids carried out by Afghan Security Forces in relevant areas of Ghorak district on February 22, reports Bhaktar News. Eight others were injured during these raids.
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At least 11 Taliban militants were killed during air and ground raids carried out by Afghan Security Forces in relevant areas of Ghorak district on February 22, reports Bhaktar News. Eight others were injured during these raids.
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February - 22 
The fifth of round of talks between the United States officials and the Taliban representatives will be held in Doha, Qatar, on February 25, reports Tolo News. However, sources said that some members of the like Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of Ta
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The fifth of round of talks between the United States officials and the Taliban representatives will be held in Doha, Qatar, on February 25, reports Tolo News. However, sources said that some members of the like Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of Taliban’s Qatar office and an influential figure among the group, will not attend the talks as their names are on the United Nations (UN) blacklist. On February 22, US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad who met Russian Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kaboluv said they discussed travel barriers to talks and that “they will explore options for securing UN travel waivers for Taliban negotiators to participate in peace talks”.
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February - 23 
Earlier on February 23, one person was killed when Police opened fire on protesters who attempted to enter Civil Secretariat in Itanagar in Papum Pare District, Times of India.
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Earlier on February 23, one person was killed when Police opened fire on protesters who attempted to enter Civil Secretariat in Itanagar in Papum Pare District, Times of India.
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Earlier, on February 23, indefinite curfew was imposed in Itanagar and Naharlagun in Papum Pare District, after stone-pelting by protesters led to injuries to 35 people, including 24 police personnel, reports Indian Express. The Army conducted flag m
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Earlier, on February 23, indefinite curfew was imposed in Itanagar and Naharlagun in Papum Pare District, after stone-pelting by protesters led to injuries to 35 people, including 24 police personnel, reports Indian Express. The Army conducted flag marches in Itanagar and Naharlagun on February 24 and 23. The protesters demands include permanent resolution of the PRC issue, resignation of Pema Khandu, unconditional release of the 40-odd detained protesters and transfer of the chief secretary.
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February - 23 
Indian Air Force (IAF) has commissioned the development of an aerial surveillance system for monitoring suspicious moments under dense foliage cover along the international border and some parts within the country, reports The Hindu on February 24. T
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Indian Air Force (IAF) has commissioned the development of an aerial surveillance system for monitoring suspicious moments under dense foliage cover along the international border and some parts within the country, reports The Hindu on February 24. The hyper spectral imagery programme, a first for the country, seeks to locate and identify suspicious movements and is expected to be operational in the next two years.The data gathered from aerial sources would be processed within minutes, and researchers would be able to tell security forces on the ground of “unwanted” human presence in the area, their numbers and locations, among other inputs. According to a senior IAF official ‘For the first time, we will be having multi-sensor data fusion that will help identify an adversary. We have a mandate to change the way we fight the war. The IAF is willing to wait for a couple of years to reap the benefits’.
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February - 23 
On February 23, Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) court in Lucknow sent the two suspected operatives of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) for a 10-day Police custody, reports New Indian Express. After the initial interrogation, the two suspects reportedly revealed tha
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On February 23, Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) court in Lucknow sent the two suspected operatives of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) for a 10-day Police custody, reports New Indian Express. After the initial interrogation, the two suspects reportedly revealed that while being in Deoband as students, they were entrusted with radicalising potential recruits and convince them to join JeM. According to Uttar Pradesh ATS, two were suspected to be hiding explosives and firearms in Kashmir. Two pistols, 30 cartridges were also reportedly recovered from the suspects when they were arrested.
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February - 23 
Pakistani troops violated ceasefire on February 23 by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior.“At about 1630 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shellin
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Pakistani troops violated ceasefire on February 23 by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior.“At about 1630 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms along the LoC in Nowshera sector,” he said.The spokesman said the Army is retaliating “strongly and effectively”.
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February - 23 
SFs recovered at least 17 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), over 200 detonators together with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related posters from a forest area under Gopikandar Police Station limits in Dumka District of Jharkhand on February 23,
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SFs recovered at least 17 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), over 200 detonators together with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related posters from a forest area under Gopikandar Police Station limits in Dumka District of Jharkhand on February 23, reports New Kerala.com. “On Saturday we unearthed the buried Maoist dump with the help of metal detectors during the combing operations. We recovered 17 land mines, of which three were of 10kg each. The remaining weighed up to 5kg each. 200 electric detonators, 1 grenade detonating cord and other explosives were also seized,” Sanjay Kumar Gupta, commandant, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) said.
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February - 23 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has moved 100 additional companies of para-military forces comprising about 10,000 SFs personnel to the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior on February 24. An official communication of the UMHA addressed to t
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has moved 100 additional companies of para-military forces comprising about 10,000 SFs personnel to the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior on February 24. An official communication of the UMHA addressed to the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police, J&K said, “We have to urgently deploy additional 100 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to Kashmir with immediate effect. The IG Operations CRPF are requested to ensure immediate movement of forces in coordination with IG Operations of all Forces”.Of 100 companies being deployed to Kashmir, the UMHA order said, 45 belonged to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 35 Border Security Force (BSF) and 10 each to Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).A para-military company has sanctioned strength of 135 personnel but generally 100 men are operational. As such 100 additional companies of para-military forces would have around 10,000 personnel.
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February - 23 
United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘commander in chief’ Paresh Baruah claimed that It was impossible to control insurgency in Northeast India and Myanmar at the same time, reports News 18. Stating that ULFA-I is confident of overcom
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘commander in chief’ Paresh Baruah claimed that It was impossible to control insurgency in Northeast India and Myanmar at the same time, reports News 18. Stating that ULFA-I is confident of overcoming operations by Myanmar Army, he also claimed that members of his outfit know the geographical terrain of the Sagaing better than the Myanmar Army. Paresh Baruah also claimed that ULFA-I has lost only one cadre identified as ‘major’ JyotirmoyAsom, whose body is yet to be recovered. Paresh Baruah also added that ‘The Myanmar Army is not our enemy. We understand their conditions’. Myanmar Army had launched operations targeting ULFA-I and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on January 29, 2019.
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February - 23 
An air strike killed four Taliban militants in Zurmat district of Paktia province.
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An air strike killed four Taliban militants in Zurmat district of Paktia province.
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February - 23 
An air strike killed one Taliban militant in Sayyidabad district of Wardak province.
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An air strike killed one Taliban militant in Sayyidabad district of Wardak province.
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February - 23 
ASF killed three Taliban militants in Murghab district of Badghis province.
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ASF killed three Taliban militants in Murghab district of Badghis province.
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February - 23 
ASF killed three Taliban militants in Tarin Kot district of Uruzgan.
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ASF killed three Taliban militants in Tarin Kot district of Uruzgan.
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February - 23 
More than twenty armed militants were killed during the operations conducted by the Afghan Security Forces(ASF) in various provinces of the country in the past 24 hours, reports Khaama Press on February 24. The ASF killed seven Taliban militants i
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More than twenty armed militants were killed during the operations conducted by the Afghan Security Forces(ASF) in various provinces of the country in the past 24 hours, reports Khaama Press on February 24. The ASF killed seven Taliban militants in Qarabagh district of Ghazni province.
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February - 23 
The 215th Corps Brigade killed three Taliban militants and destroying three roadside bombs in Helmand province.
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The 215th Corps Brigade killed three Taliban militants and destroying three roadside bombs in Helmand province.
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February - 23 
The ASF killed two Taliban militants in Sabari district of Khost province.
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The ASF killed two Taliban militants in Sabari district of Khost province.
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February - 23 
The ASF killed two Taliban militants, including ‘Commander’ Shir Zaman in Khogyani district of Nangarahr province.
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The ASF killed two Taliban militants, including ‘Commander’ Shir Zaman in Khogyani district of Nangarahr province.
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February - 23 
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on February 23 released its latest report regarding the civilian casualties in Afghanistan, stating that 3,804 civilians were killed and 7,189 others were wounded in 2018, including women a
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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on February 23 released its latest report regarding the civilian casualties in Afghanistan, stating that 3,804 civilians were killed and 7,189 others were wounded in 2018, including women and children, reports Khaama Press. UNAMA attributed the majority of civilian casualties 63 per cent– to Anti-Government Elements (AGEs), 37 per cent to Taliban, 20 per cent to Daesh/Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), and 6 per cent to undetermined AGEs. Pro-Government Forces caused 24 per cent of civilian casualties –14 per cent by Afghan national security forces, six per cent by international military forces, as well as four per cent by other pro-Government armed groups and forces, describing suicide attacks as key factor to the significant increase in civilian casualties while aerial and search operations have also been described as key factors in rising civilian casualties.
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February - 24 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying anINR 500,000 reward on his head and involved in many crimes, has surrendered before the Police in Koraput District of Odisha on February 24, reports Devdiscourse. Dhananjay Gope alias Su
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying anINR 500,000 reward on his head and involved in many crimes, has surrendered before the Police in Koraput District of Odisha on February 24, reports Devdiscourse. Dhananjay Gope alias Sudheer (27) of Malkangiri District surrendered before Deputy Inspector of General (DIG), South-Western Range,Himanshu Lal.Gope,who joined the CPI-Maoist in 2009, working for the Kalimela Area Committee of Malkangiri Division under Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC), was allegedly involved in at least 27 crimes including the killing of many civilians, setting ablaze of road construction machines, blasting of a block office and firing at security personnel, DIG Lal said, adding that the Maoist was carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 announced by Odisha Government.
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February - 24 
A complete shutdown was on February 24 observed across the Kashmir Valley while as restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar to thwart any protest against the arrests of Jamaat and Hurriyat leaders, reports Daily Excelsior.The shutdown was calle
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A complete shutdown was on February 24 observed across the Kashmir Valley while as restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar to thwart any protest against the arrests of Jamaat and Hurriyat leaders, reports Daily Excelsior.The shutdown was called by Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to protest against the crackdown and apprehension about tinkering with Article 35 A of the constitution.
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February - 24 
A truck was set on fire by armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bedgaon area of Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 24, reports India Today. Banners were put up by the Maoists which s
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A truck was set on fire by armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bedgaon area of Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 24, reports India Today. Banners were put up by the Maoists which stated that people should join CPI-Maoist and come together to defeat the Brahmin Fascist rule.
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February - 24 
Additionally, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju had stated on February 24 that Arunachal Pradesh Government has decided to not accept the recommendations of a high-level committee to grant PRC status to six communities settled in Namsai and Changlang Distr
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Additionally, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju had stated on February 24 that Arunachal Pradesh Government has decided to not accept the recommendations of a high-level committee to grant PRC status to six communities settled in Namsai and Changlang Districts, reports Indian Express. The communities include Deoris, SonowalKacharis, Morans, Adivasis, Gorkhas and Mishings.
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February - 24 
Local youths took to streets and started stone-pelting clashes with Security Forces (SFs) near the encounter Turigam area of Kulgam District on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs used tear smoke shells, pellets and live ammunition to dispe
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Local youths took to streets and started stone-pelting clashes with Security Forces (SFs) near the encounter Turigam area of Kulgam District on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs used tear smoke shells, pellets and live ammunition to disperse the protesters resulting in injuries to several persons. According to reports, five youths were severely injured in the SFs’ action.
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February - 24 
Nagaland Home Department informed that a consultative meeting with RN Ravi, Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks is to be convened on February 26 in Kohima District February 27 in Dimapur District, reports Naga
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Nagaland Home Department informed that a consultative meeting with RN Ravi, Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks is to be convened on February 26 in Kohima District February 27 in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. State Home Department stated that few civil societies also have been invited to attend the meeting.
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February - 24 
New Indian Express reports on February 24 that 1,000 troops of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has been dispatched to Arunachal Pradesh as wide spread violence spread across the state.
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New Indian Express reports on February 24 that 1,000 troops of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has been dispatched to Arunachal Pradesh as wide spread violence spread across the state.
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February - 24 
Pakistan violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baba Khori and surrounding areas in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Official reports said that “Pakist
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Pakistan violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baba Khori and surrounding areas in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Official reports said that “Pakistan continued with its nefarious designs along the LoC. Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively,”, adding that there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side.Sources said dozens of mortars were fired by Pakistan from across the LoC, hitting several villages, including Baba Khori, Kalsian, Manpur and Ganiya.
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February - 24 
The Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) have begun combing operations in parts of Mudigere and Sringeri Taluks (revenue sub-divisions), and other Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-affected areas in Chikkamagaluru District of Karnataka on February 24, reports The H
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The Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) have begun combing operations in parts of Mudigere and Sringeri Taluks (revenue sub-divisions), and other Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-affected areas in Chikkamagaluru District of Karnataka on February 24, reports The Hindu. It is said the ANF started the operations following the incident in which unknown persons threw bottles filled with kerosene at a forest check-post at Basrikal in Mudigere taluk early on Sunday (February 24). Reportedly, bottles filled with kerosene were thrown at the forest check-post at Basrikal near Samse in Mudigere talukat around 3.30 a.m. on February 24, Superintendent of Police (SP) Harish Pandey said. A dustbin kept outside the check-post got burnt. However, there were no reports of any casualties in the incident.
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February - 24 
Three cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India's (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Gujju Gope, were killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SF
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Three cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India's (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Gujju Gope, were killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 24, reports The Hans India.Gujju had INR one million bounty on his head and was wanted by SFs since long as around 32 cases including murder were registered against him at different Police Stations in the area, Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) Alok Kumar said. Gujju was also involved in an encounter with the Bano Police in Simdega District of Jharkhand on April 8, 2017, where Police Station in-charge Vidyapati Singh and a SF personnel Toram Biruli lost their lives. After the encounter along with the slain bodies of the rebels, Police recovered arms and ammunition from the encounter site.The identity of the other two cadres were yet to be established.
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February - 24 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Gumla District of Jharkhand on February 24, reports The Pioneer.The encounter erupted after 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Ac
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Gumla District of Jharkhand on February 24, reports The Pioneer.The encounter erupted after 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)troopers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), along with Jharkhand Police, launched a special operation at 6.20 am in the District. After the encounter, the SF personnel seized two AK-47 pistols, two .315mm rifle and a pistol from the encounter site.
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February - 24 
Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP)-Operations and a soldier were killed and another three soldiers including a Major injured in an encounter at Turigam area of Kulgam District on February 24, reports D
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Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP)-Operations and a soldier were killed and another three soldiers including a Major injured in an encounter at Turigam area of Kulgam District on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior.Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh said that they had reports of about two or three militants of JeM hiding in the village when operation was launched. A DySP, identified as Aman Thakur and a soldier were killed in the operation. All the three militants were killed and their bodies were also retrieved from the site. The militants were affiliated with JeM outfit and two of them are local and one is believed to be foreigner.A residential house where the militants were hiding belonged to Sonaullah Mir was razed to rubble.
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February - 24 
Times of India on February 24 reports that Paresh Baruah was living in Tengchong, 20 km from the Sino-Myanmar town of Ruili, in the Yunnan Province of China until he met with an accident in October 2018. The accident has caused serious injury resulti
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Times of India on February 24 reports that Paresh Baruah was living in Tengchong, 20 km from the Sino-Myanmar town of Ruili, in the Yunnan Province of China until he met with an accident in October 2018. The accident has caused serious injury resulting in Paresh Baruah being taken to People’s Hospital in Jeigao in Yunnan Province. Later he was shifted to Southern Medical University run by Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in Guangzhou in Guangdong province. The report also says the real cause of the recent rise in ULFA-I recruitment has been traced back to a directive to Barua by Chinese intelligence agencies in the backdrop of the Doklamstandoff (in Bhutan) in 2017 between Indian and China, to increase recruitment.
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February - 24 
Two people were killed in Police firing as protests over issue of Permanent Resident certificate (PRC) to six communities became violent in Itanagar in Papum Pare District on February 24, reports Indian Express. Police opened fire when protesters tri
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Two people were killed in Police firing as protests over issue of Permanent Resident certificate (PRC) to six communities became violent in Itanagar in Papum Pare District on February 24, reports Indian Express. Police opened fire when protesters tried to march to the private residence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu in Itanagar. Protesters had set ablaze the private residence of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, ransacked the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Itanagar, and set vehicles on fire. They also attacked the Itanagar Police Station and other public properties.
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February - 24 
One person was killed and nine others injured in an explosion in the Mazdoor Chowk of Dera Murad Jamali town under same District in Balochistan on February 24, reports Dawn.An improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a motorcycle parked outside a
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One person was killed and nine others injured in an explosion in the Mazdoor Chowk of Dera Murad Jamali town under same District in Balochistan on February 24, reports Dawn.An improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a motorcycle parked outside a shop in the Mazdoor Chowk area detonated, leaving one person dead and nine others injured, Police officer Hyder Shah said.
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February - 24 
Pakistan has “a desire to change” its ways and be removed from an American blacklist of countries that infringe on religious freedoms, a United States (US) special envoy Sam Brownback said on February 24 on a tour of a Middle East, reports Dawn.Sam B
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Pakistan has “a desire to change” its ways and be removed from an American blacklist of countries that infringe on religious freedoms, a United States (US) special envoy Sam Brownback said on February 24 on a tour of a Middle East, reports Dawn.Sam Brownback, the US ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, said he travelled to Pakistan to discuss Islamabad being newly placed on the blacklist, which can lead to a country facing economic sanctions. “They’ve had a lot of difficulties as a nation on this topic on religious freedom so what I was there for was to talk about changing,” Mr Brownback said.
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February - 24 
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Taj Haider on February 24 urged the Government to take practical initiative against banned outfits so that they are no more able to compromise Pakistan’s position in the international arena, reports Daily T
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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Taj Haider on February 24 urged the Government to take practical initiative against banned outfits so that they are no more able to compromise Pakistan’s position in the international arena, reports Daily Times. Taj Haider said that only barricading extremist forces like Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF) instead of taking concrete actions against them allows extremists to take initiative, leaving the state only to react and clean up the mess. He said the state appears to be too weak and afraid of the extremists. “The terrorists need to be running for their lives and be afraid of the state. Not the other way round,” he said.Taj Haider further remarked that the establishment and agencies are trying to use these extremist forces and there is a dire need to ‘clean up the state structure’.
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February - 24 
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on February 24 claimed to have put in place a monitoring system following the Government directives about a crackdown against those spreading extremism and hatred on social media and said it would not wait for a
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on February 24 claimed to have put in place a monitoring system following the Government directives about a crackdown against those spreading extremism and hatred on social media and said it would not wait for any complaint to take action against any individual or group as legally it can take cognizance against anyone for “committing such an offence’, reports Dawn.FIA Director Younus Chandio confirmed that after the decision of the Federal Government, all three FIA cybercrime centres in Sindh — Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur — had been officially directed to keep a close eye on social media and all digital platforms. FIA Director Younus Chandio said “We have three centres of the cybercrime wing in Sindh, Heads of all these centres and their chain of command have formally been informed about the task and objective. We monitor social and digital media platforms regularly. After the government decision, more efforts are being made and we are more vigilant this time.”
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February - 24 
Factions of Nepal Student Union (NSU), a student wing of the Nepali Congress (NC), clashed at the party headquarters on February 24, prompting the Police to charge batons and leaving around 16 persons injured, reports The Himalayan Times. The two gro
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Factions of Nepal Student Union (NSU), a student wing of the Nepali Congress (NC), clashed at the party headquarters on February 24, prompting the Police to charge batons and leaving around 16 persons injured, reports The Himalayan Times. The two groups of students — one close to the NC faction led by President Sher Bahadur Deuba and the other close to Krishna Prasad Sitaula — had reached the party headquarters to pressure the leadership not to delay formation an ad hoc committee of the NSU after the dissolution of its central committee.The clash erupted after student leaders led by Kundan Kafle (close to Sitaula camp) tore banners displayed by students led by Rishikesh Jung Shah (close to Deuba camp), who were organising a silent demonstration, according to Shah. As soon the situation turned violent as students started exchanging bricks and stones, and the Police then had to charge batons. At least 16 persons sustained injuries in the incident, including around four journalists.
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February - 24 
At least nine Taliban militants including their ‘commanders’ were killed in a premature explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in northern Kunduz province of Afghanistan on February 24, reports The Khaama Press.The Ministry of In
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At least nine Taliban militants including their ‘commanders’ were killed in a premature explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in northern Kunduz province of Afghanistan on February 24, reports The Khaama Press.The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement on February 25 said that nine Taliban militants including their four ‘commanders’ were killed in the explosion.The statement further added that six other Taliban militants also sustained injuries in the explosion.According to the MoI, the incident took place in Jaga Aaraq Qazaq area of Qala-e-Zal District, as the militants were busy planting an IEDs.
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February - 25 
Bombay High Court, on February 25, granted bail to an alleged top CPI-Maoist leader Konnath Muralidharan nearly four years after he and one of his aides were arrested by the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), reports The Indian Express.However,
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Bombay High Court, on February 25, granted bail to an alleged top CPI-Maoist leader Konnath Muralidharan nearly four years after he and one of his aides were arrested by the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), reports The Indian Express.However, the High Court imposed a two-week stay on its order after the ATS requested time to appeal the decision before the Supreme Court. Accordingly, Muralidharan (66), who suffers from a heart ailment, will continue to remain behind bars at least until then.Muralidharan and his aide, Ismail Hamza Chiragpalli, were arrested by the ATS in Talegaon Dabhade, on the outskirts of Pune in May 2015. Muralidharan, the ‘national secretary’ of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist - Naxalbari (CPI-ML-Naxalbari), is alleged to have merged his party with the CPI-Maoist in 2014.
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February - 25 
Different Naga civil organisations on February 25 urged Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to resolve the decades-old insurgency issue in Nagaland before the general election, reports Nagaland Post. They also alleged that the issue was not being resol
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Different Naga civil organisations on February 25 urged Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to resolve the decades-old insurgency issue in Nagaland before the general election, reports Nagaland Post. They also alleged that the issue was not being resolved due to adamant position of Government of India (GoI). YaronshoNgalung, chairman of the Autonomous District Council (ADC), Ukhrul ( in Manipur) stated that ‘During the 2014 Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) election campaign, the prime minister had promised to solve the Naga political problem within 18 months if the BJP formed the government at the Centre. Now, it’s almost 60 months since then and the Nagas are yet to see the formidable leadership of Delhi fulfilling the promise made. We want a solution before the Lok Sabha polls’. A memorandum to the PM by the organisations (including Naga Mothers Association and Naga Students Association) stated that The Naga masses are well informed that the search of model for solution is being dragged due to the adamant position of India (government) in recognising the distinct political identity of the Nagas -- such as, flag, constitution, passport’.
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February - 25 
Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) on February 25 stated in the Legislative Assembly that the unresolved Naga Political issue as one of the major challenges faced by the state, reports Nagaland Post. While appreciating the positive steps undertaken by the
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Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) on February 25 stated in the Legislative Assembly that the unresolved Naga Political issue as one of the major challenges faced by the state, reports Nagaland Post. While appreciating the positive steps undertaken by the negotiating parties, the Chief Minister appealed for expediting the peace process and to bring about an early political resolution for lasting peace and all round development.
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February - 25 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against six alleged sympathisers of Islamic State (IS) in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, reports Hindustan Times on February 26. The agency has filed a charge sheet against Mohamed Ashiq A, Ismail S
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against six alleged sympathisers of Islamic State (IS) in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, reports Hindustan Times on February 26. The agency has filed a charge sheet against Mohamed Ashiq A, Ismail S, Samsudeen, Mohammed Salauddin S, JafarShadik Ali and Shahul Hameed before special court in Chennai. According to NIA spokesperson, these members were part of a criminal conspiracy to target “Hindu leaders/ activists at Coimbatore” who are critical of the ISIS and of religious terrorism. Ashiq, Ismail, Samsudeen, Mohammed Salauddin, Shadik were arrested on September 1, 2018 from Coimbatore. An NIA official also stated that ‘NIA investigation has revealed that the arrested accused persons had got radicalized on the violent extremist ideology of the proscribed terrorist organization ISIS/ Daish and they had been propagating the same ideology over the social media’.
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February - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 25 afternoon launched a massive cordon and search operation in Rahmoo village of Pulwama District, reports India Today.According to reports, a joint team of Army’s 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operations Group (
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 25 afternoon launched a massive cordon and search operation in Rahmoo village of Pulwama District, reports India Today.According to reports, a joint team of Army’s 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) launched a cordon and search operation at Bagath Mohalla and Dangerpora in Rahmoo village. Additional reinforcements of Army were rushed to the area after inputs about the presence of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants in the area, report said. However, no arrests were reported yet.
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February - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 said that the owner of the car that was used in bombing of para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama (February 14) has been identified but he has joined the suicide squa
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 25 said that the owner of the car that was used in bombing of para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama (February 14) has been identified but he has joined the suicide squad of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), reports Daily Excelsior.The NIA in a statement, said it has “made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the terror attack on CRPF convoy that took place on February 14”.The NIA, said that it has identified the vehicle used for car bombing. “Piecing together remnants of the vehicle used by the suicide bomber in the Pulwama terror attack on CRPF convoy, from the scene of incident, NIA investigators, with the support of forensic and automobile experts have been able to identify the vehicle used for the blast”, the statement said. Owner of the car, Sajjad Bhat, had acquired it 10 days before it was used for car bombing. “Sajjad was a student of Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian in Shopian District. A raid was conducted by NIA team at his house with the help of J&K Police on February 23. However, Sajjad was found not present in his house and thereafter has been evading arrest since then. He has reportedly now joined JeM. A photograph to this effect has also appeared in social media where Sajjad is seen holding weapons”, read the statement.
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February - 25 
The Pakistan army targeted forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior.A defence spokesman said Indian troops retaliated strongly.“At about 1830 hours, Pakistan initiate
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The Pakistan army targeted forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior.A defence spokesman said Indian troops retaliated strongly.“At about 1830 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms along the LoC in Nowshera sector,” he said. According to reports, amid mounting tension between India and Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack and increasing ceasefire violations, the people along the LoC and the International Border (IB) in this region are living under intense fear.
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February - 25 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) directed the Assam Rifles (AR) to shift the battalion headquarters of the force from the state capital Aizawl to Zokhawsang (in Aizawl District) area by May 31, reports Northeast Today. An official order issued b
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) directed the Assam Rifles (AR) to shift the battalion headquarters of the force from the state capital Aizawl to Zokhawsang (in Aizawl District) area by May 31, reports Northeast Today. An official order issued by the UMHA also directed the AR authorities to submit action taken report to the ministry on the shifting of the Battalion Headquarters.
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February - 25 
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, on February 25, reaffirmed to take action against proscribed organizations functioning while altering their original names, reports Daily Times on February 26. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the territor
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Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, on February 25, reaffirmed to take action against proscribed organizations functioning while altering their original names, reports Daily Times on February 26. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the territory Hamza Shafaq said that Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation (FIF) are banned at national level. “They are banned and will not be allowed to work at any cost until the ban is removed by the government”, he claimed. The DC said that as per his information, no such outlets of these organizations were currently working in any part of ICT. When asked about his stance about functioning of such organization under other names, Shafaq responded that the administration will investigate that matter and if they are found working with other names, they would also be banned and punished under the prescribed legal provision.
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February - 25 
Rangers arrest eight Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London’s (MQM-L) target killers involved in different crimes in Karachi, including target killing, from Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 25, reports Daily Times. Rangers official Colon
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Rangers arrest eight Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London’s (MQM-L) target killers involved in different crimes in Karachi, including target killing, from Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on February 25, reports Daily Times. Rangers official Colonel Faisal Awan told that enemies of the State were destroying Pakistan’s peace and prosperity.The Rangers official also played a recorded WhatsApp call in which the suspects purportedly discussed the crimes including terrorist activities involving code words like ‘boxes’ for improvised explosive devices (IEDs), ‘aalu’ for hand grenade and ‘cassette’ for pistol. He said Saleem alias Belgium had set up the hit squad on MQM-L’s directives, adding that seven members of the target killing team were still at large. Colonel Awan said the suspects used WhatsApp to communicate with each other and they were provided weapons by Saleem.Colonel Awan said the arrestees revealed that Saleem had set up the team in 2018.The arrests by the paramilitary force come at a time of renewed violence in the city, although less intense compared to the past.
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February - 25 
A family member of Singh Prasad Gurung, who was killed in a blast outside Lalitpur-based Ncell office on February 22, wants the Government to act against the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), which has owned up to the blast, repo
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A family member of Singh Prasad Gurung, who was killed in a blast outside Lalitpur-based Ncell office on February 22, wants the Government to act against the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), which has owned up to the blast, reports The Himalayan Times on February 26. “My brother was killed for no fault of his. Unless the government reins in the Chand-led outfit, many more innocent people could lose their lives in such terrorist acts,” said the victim’s elder brother Shyam Prasad Gurung.Criminal lawyer Lav Kumar Mainali said CPN was spreading terror mainly because its cadres and leaders enjoyed political protection.“Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa’s admission that Chand-led faction was treated leniently in the past shows that the outfit enjoyed political protection,” Mainali added.Asked if the Government was preparing to declare CPN a terrorist organisation, Home Ministry Spokesperson Ram Krishna Subedi said there were enough laws to deal with acts of terror committed by the Chand-led outfit.
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February - 25 
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina said that Myanmar was not working as per its commitment with Bangladesh on the repatriation of their Rohingya nationals to their homeland, reports New Age on February 26.‘We held talks and signed agreements with Myan
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina said that Myanmar was not working as per its commitment with Bangladesh on the repatriation of their Rohingya nationals to their homeland, reports New Age on February 26.‘We held talks and signed agreements with Myanmar on the repatriation of Rohingyas. The Myanmar government, however, is not living up to its commitments,’ she said.The PM made the remarks when Dr Paul Connet and Ellen Connet, the recipients of Friends of Bangladesh’s Liberation War Honour, paid a courtesy call on her at her Jatiya Sangsad Office in Dhaka on February 25 evening.
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February - 25 
Families of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province observed a shutdown on February 25, demanding justice for war-time human rights abuses, reports The Hindu. According to sources in the Northern Districts, most schools,
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Families of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province observed a shutdown on February 25, demanding justice for war-time human rights abuses, reports The Hindu. According to sources in the Northern Districts, most schools, shops and business establishments were shut, in an act of solidarity with the relatives of missing persons, some of whom have been agitating continuously for two years now in Kilinochchi District.The University of Jaffna was also closed, and public transport services came to a halt. Thousands took to the streets, holding placards with messages such as “Where is my son?”, “UN, do not give additional time for Sri Lanka for war crime investigations”, and photographs of their missing relatives. Almost all political parties representing northern Tamils and Muslims extended their support to the rally, local media reports said. The shutdown comes just as the 40th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) begins in Geneva, where a core group of countries, including the UK, Canada and Germany, will likely put forth a new resolution on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka. The move is expected to give Sri Lanka more time to fulfil its earlier assurances to the Council.
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February - 25 
The Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said that he submitted a Cabinet memorandum asking for general amnesty to all those who are accused of war crimes - both from the armed forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil
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The Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said that he submitted a Cabinet memorandum asking for general amnesty to all those who are accused of war crimes - both from the armed forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily Mirror on February 26.In an interview, he said it was inappropriate to single out the armed forces as the only perpetrator of war crimes since there were many others involved in similar acts.He said some 12,000 LTTE combatants who were reintegrated into the society should also be tried for war crimes if legal action were instituted against military personnel. He said it would be an endless exercise to trace those from all sides who were accused of rights violations or war crimes and therefore the government should now dispense with this whole issue by granting general amnesty.
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February - 25 
The Security Forces (SFs) had extended the fullest support to the police to eradicate organised crimes, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake said on February 25, reports The Island. Responding to a question posed by jo
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The Security Forces (SFs) had extended the fullest support to the police to eradicate organised crimes, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake said on February 25, reports The Island. Responding to a question posed by journalists on the role of the army in dealing with the underworld, Senanayake said that the responsibility of ensuring law and order lay with the Police. "The police are doing a great job in eradicating organised crime. We assist in their endeavours by providing intelligence. The Navy and the Air Force do not hesitate to share what they know with the police."
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February - 25 
18 Taliban militants have been killed during ground and air operation in Rashidan, Deh Yak and Qarabagh districts of the province, Pajhwok Afghan News On February 26. Provincial Governor’s spokesman, Mohammad Arif Noori, told the news agency that Afg
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18 Taliban militants have been killed during ground and air operation in Rashidan, Deh Yak and Qarabagh districts of the province, Pajhwok Afghan News On February 26. Provincial Governor’s spokesman, Mohammad Arif Noori, told the news agency that Afghan and US forces launched an operation in of the province on February 25 night. He said 18 Taliban fighters were killed and four others were arrested during the offensive. A Taliban’s in charge for collecting taxes, Haji Matin and a key commander of the group, Faroqi were among those killed in the battle, Noori said.
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February - 25 
At least two Taliban fighters were killed during a raid carried the Afghan Special Forces (ASF) in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.According to the informed military sources, the ASF conducted a raid
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At least two Taliban fighters were killed during a raid carried the Afghan Special Forces (ASF) in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.According to the informed military sources, the ASF conducted a raid in the vicinity of Nangarhar province killing two Taliban militants. The soldiers discovered a military Humvee that was likely to be used as a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED) and it was destroyed.
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February - 25 
At least two Taliban militants were killed during the operations in northern Sar-e-Pul province of Afghanistan on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said the Afghan Forces
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At least two Taliban militants were killed during the operations in northern Sar-e-Pul province of Afghanistan on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said the Afghan Forces have cleared Gozar, Landji, and Bazar-e-Taghai villages during Pamir-38 operations in Sancharak District of Sar-e-Pul province.The statement further added that two Taliban militants were killed during the operations and two of their top‘commanders’, including the shadow ‘district chief’ of the group for Sancharak Mawlavi Noor Ul Haq and the group’s military commission chief Mullah Noor Ahmad alias Khalid were critically injured along with five other Taliban militants.The 209th Shaheen Corps also discovered and detonated five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during the operations.
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February - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) carried out similar airstrikes in Tarinkot city of Uruzgan province leaving 19 Taliban militants dead on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.
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Security Forces (SFs) carried out similar airstrikes in Tarinkot city of Uruzgan province leaving 19 Taliban militants dead on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.
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February - 25 
The 209th Shaheen Corps said the ASFs conducted an operation in Joi Sher area of Chimtal District at around 12:30am local time which resulted into the killing of three Taliban militants on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.At least three more mil
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The 209th Shaheen Corps said the ASFs conducted an operation in Joi Sher area of Chimtal District at around 12:30am local time which resulted into the killing of three Taliban militants on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.At least three more militants were injured and three motorcycle were destroyed during the same operations, the 209th Shaheen Corps added in its statement.
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February - 25 
The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) have confiscated up to eight tons of explosives during an operation in central Logar province of Afghanistan on February 25,reports The Khaama Press.The National Directorate of Security (NDS) in
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The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) have confiscated up to eight tons of explosives during an operation in central Logar province of Afghanistan on February 25,reports The Khaama Press.The National Directorate of Security (NDS) in a statement said the explosives were confiscated during an operation of the Afghan Intelligence and Police Special Forces in Azra District in the province.The statement further added that the operation was conducted on a hideout of the Haqqani terrorist network in the vicinity of Ragha Village.The ANDSF also arrested a suspected militant during the operation, the NDS added in its statement.
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February - 25 
The Afghan Special Forces (ASF) killed six militants were killed during a rescue operation carried out in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan on February 25, reports The Khaama Press. The ASFs rescued at least ten persons from a Taliban-run prison
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The Afghan Special Forces (ASF) killed six militants were killed during a rescue operation carried out in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan on February 25, reports The Khaama Press. The ASFs rescued at least ten persons from a Taliban-run prison in the province.The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said that the operation was conducted in the vicinity of Koh Alburz area of Chimtal District.The statement further added that six militants were killed during the operation and ten persons who were kept as prisoners were also released.
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February - 25 
The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah,on February 25, said that the Taliban group has so far not decided to hold talks with the Afghan Government and the Afghan nation to find a negotiated settlement to the ongoing
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The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah,on February 25, said that the Taliban group has so far not decided to hold talks with the Afghan Government and the Afghan nation to find a negotiated settlement to the ongoing conflict in the country, reports The Khaama Press.Abdullah made the remarks during a meeting of the Council of Ministers which was organized before noon time on February 25.Abdullah further added that he was confident that Taliban remains one of the major obstacles on the way for peace process as the group has so far not decided to hold talks with the Afghan Government and the Afghan nation, emphasizing it is our responsibility not to leave any excuse for Taliban in this regard.He also added that the Afghan nation loses opportunity with each day passing with conflict and war.
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February - 25 
The military sources said that airstrikes in Qarah Bagh District of Ghazni province left four Taliban militants dead on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.
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The military sources said that airstrikes in Qarah Bagh District of Ghazni province left four Taliban militants dead on February 25, reports The Khaama Press.
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February - 25 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, on February 25, met with the head of the political office of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press.Ambassador Khalilzad in a T
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, on February 25, met with the head of the political office of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press.Ambassador Khalilzad in a Twitter post announced this afternoon “Just finished a working lunch with Mullah Beradar and his team. First time we’ve met. Now moving on to talks.”Khalilzad has not disclosed further information regarding the meeting which has been described as an introductory meeting.
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February - 25 
The United States (US) peace negotiators and senior members of the Taliban in Doha on February 26 focused on withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. According to unnamed sources, familiar with the talks, this round of talks has b
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The United States (US) peace negotiators and senior members of the Taliban in Doha on February 26 focused on withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. According to unnamed sources, familiar with the talks, this round of talks has been labelled as critical as the two sides will bargain over a potential agreement on the timeline of US forces withdrawal from Afghanistan. US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad mentioned in a tweet on February 25, pointed at the presence of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban’s deputy leader and head of their Qatar office, in the fifth round of the Doha talks to underline the significance of the engagement.
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February - 26 
An unidentified businessman from Bahadurpura in Hyderabad District who was summoned to Delhi by National Investigation Agency (NIA) for questioning in a terror funding case failed to appear before the authorities, reports Times of India on February 2
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An unidentified businessman from Bahadurpura in Hyderabad District who was summoned to Delhi by National Investigation Agency (NIA) for questioning in a terror funding case failed to appear before the authorities, reports Times of India on February 26. It’s not clear if he has been summoned as a suspect or a witness. In Sept 2018, NIA had unearthed a terror-funding module of Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF), a charity arm of Lashkar e Toiba (LeT).
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February - 26 
Following India’s retaliatory air strike in Pakistan, security has been tightened in public places in Bangalore including at Kempegowda International Airport, reports New Indian Express on February 26. A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) offic
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Following India’s retaliatory air strike in Pakistan, security has been tightened in public places in Bangalore including at Kempegowda International Airport, reports New Indian Express on February 26. A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official stated that ‘We have increased physical screening and intensified pat-down checks. More personnel have been deployed to take care of security’.
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February - 26 
Indian Air Force (IAF) jets on February 26 (today) early morning crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and attacked several terrorist camps, reportsThe Times of India."Twelve Mirage 2000 Indian fighter jets struck major terrorist camps across the Line of
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Indian Air Force (IAF) jets on February 26 (today) early morning crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and attacked several terrorist camps, reportsThe Times of India."Twelve Mirage 2000 Indian fighter jets struck major terrorist camps across the Line of Control (LoC) and completely destroyed it by shelling 1,000 Kg bombs", IAF sources said."At 12.30 am, on February 26, a group of Mirage 2000 Indian fighter jets struck major terrorist camps across the LoC and completely destroyed it. Balakot, Chakothi and Muzaffarabad terror launch pads across the LoC completely destroyed in IAF air strikes. JeM [Jaish-e-Mohammed] control rooms also destroyed," IAF sources added.
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February - 26 
Indian Air Force (IAF) on February 26 carried out pre-dawn air strikes pounding Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)’s biggest training camp at Balakote in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, about 80 kilometers deep inside Pakistan from the Line of Control (
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Indian Air Force (IAF) on February 26 carried out pre-dawn air strikes pounding Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)’s biggest training camp at Balakote in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, about 80 kilometers deep inside Pakistan from the Line of Control (LoC), killing over 350 terrorists including top ‘commanders’ of JeM, trainers and recruits, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the reports the militants were sleeping in ‘five-star’ facility equipped terror camp when the fighter jets pounded it with laser guided bombs weighing over 1000 kilograms. According to sources, the terror camp, which had been established by JeM ‘chief’ Moulana Masood Azhar after his release in 1999 from Kot Bhalwal jail of Jammu following the Kandahar hijacking, was completely destroyed in the bombing by fighter jets-Mirage 2000 and Sukhoi. Masood Azhar’s brother-in-law Moulana Yusuf Azhar alias Gauri Ustaad and brother Ibrahim Azhar were inside the terror camp at the time of attack and were reportedly dead, sources said. Though there was no official confirmation on the number of the militants killed in Indian air raids in Pakistan, sources said over 350 terrorists of JeM including 25 ‘top commanders’ have been eliminated in the attack on Balakote camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Besides top Jaish commanders, militants, a number of trainers, who generally comprised ex-servicemen of Pakistan army and under-training militants, were among those killed inside the camp. The camp, which was located on a hilltop forest, hit the militants and their trainers in their sleep, eliminating majority of those, who were present there. Going by intensity of the pounding of the camp by the IAF jets, there was no scope of anyone surviving there, sources said. At least 325 militants and 25 to 27 trainers were at the camp and all of them were killed, they added. Some of the top militants reportedly killed in the attack included Moulana Yousuf Azhar alias Gauri Ustaad, brother-in-law of Masood Azhar and Incharge of the camp, Ibrahim Azhar, elder brother of Masood Azhar, who was also involved in Indian Airlines Flight-814 hijacking in Kandahar after which three terrorists including Moulana Masood Azhar were released from jails, Mufti Azhar Khan Kashmiri, head of ‘Kashmir Operations’, Maulana Ammar, head of ‘Afghan Operations’ and Maulana Talha Saif, brother of Masood Azhar and Incharge Fidayeen Squad. While about 200 to 250 militants used to stay in JeM’s Balakote camp, sources said, 100 to 150 others had recently been shifted there from terror camps running in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) by the Pakistan army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) besides the militant commanders as they feared that India might strike at the terror camps in PoK especially those located close to the LoC. Later, describing the strikes as ‘pre-emptive’, Indian authorities said there had been very specific and credible inputs available with Indian Security Forces (SFs) and Intelligence agencies that fresh group of seven fidayeen (suicide squad) were being trained at the camp to be launched in Jammu and Kashmir for more suicide bombings like Pulwama attack. The fidayeen being trained for the attack have been neutralized inside the camp. It described the operation as “non-military” and “pre-emptive” saying no military or civilian installations were targeted inside Pakistan and it was only the terror camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which was hit with accurate strike. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said that “intelligence-led operation” on the Pakistan-based terror group’s biggest training camp in Balakote became “absolutely necessary” as it was planning more suicide attacks in India.
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February - 26 
Maharashtra government has called for office bearers of the School and bus Owner’s Association to ensure the safety of school children in light of the retaliatory attack by India in Pakistan, reports New Indian Express on February 26. Chief Minister
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Maharashtra government has called for office bearers of the School and bus Owner’s Association to ensure the safety of school children in light of the retaliatory attack by India in Pakistan, reports New Indian Express on February 26. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated in the Legislative Assembly that security has been tightened across Mumbai. After intelligence informed Mumbai police to be on high alert, the vigilance and CCTV surveillance has been increased in places like the airport, railway stations, and other key locations.
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February - 26 
Pakistan army resorted to heavy firing and shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in several forward areas of Rajouri and Poonch Districts and parts of Pallanwalla in Akhnoor sector of Jammu District on February 26 evening, leading to strong retaliati
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Pakistan army resorted to heavy firing and shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in several forward areas of Rajouri and Poonch Districts and parts of Pallanwalla in Akhnoor sector of Jammu District on February 26 evening, leading to strong retaliation from the Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. Five Army soldiers were injured and two houses damaged as Pakistani army resorted to heavy mortar shelling along LoC in Akhnoor sector in Jammu District. The Pakistani army used heavy weaponry, firing 120-mm mortar targeting civilian hamlets and forward posts since 5.30 pm on the LoC, official sources said. They fired from small, automatic and heavy weaponry in Krishna Gati, Balakote, Khari Karmara, Mankote, Tarkundi areas in Poonch District; Kalal, Baba Khori, Kalsian, Laam and Jhangar areas in Rajouri District; and Pallanwala and Laleali sub sectors in Akhnoor sector of Jammu District. A number of Pakistan army personnel were killed and injured while their five posts were destroyed across LoC in Sunderbani-Pallanwalla sector on February 26 evening in retaliatory firing and shelling by the Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that number of Pakistan army troopers were killed and injured across Sunderbani and Pallanwalla sectors. Five posts of Pakistan army were also destroyed. Heavy exchange of shelling and firing was going on at several places till late night (February 26) when the reports last came in.
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February - 26 
Pakistani Rangers also resorted to heavy firing targeting forward Indian positions on the International Border (IB) in Jammu District on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, a Pakistani Ranger was killed and six others were inj
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Pakistani Rangers also resorted to heavy firing targeting forward Indian positions on the International Border (IB) in Jammu District on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, a Pakistani Ranger was killed and six others were injured in retaliation by the Border Security Force (BSF). The Rangers resorted to heavy firing along the IB in Kanachak sector of Jammu district in the wee hours of this morning prompting the BSF to retaliate. Heavy exchange of firing between the two sides continued for about an hour in which a Ranger was killed and six others were injured. However, there was no loss of life on BSF side or the civilians, living close to the IB. Firing from Pakistan side stopped following effective retaliation by the Indian troops. According to officials, more than a dozen cease-fire violations took place on February 26 the fourth consecutive day of Pakistan shelling and firing on Indian posts along the border, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 26 
Police arrested one dalam (armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Chandranna faction’s, Ashok dalam, and a courier from Mahabubabad District of Telangana on February 26, reports Telan
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Police arrested one dalam (armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Chandranna faction’s, Ashok dalam, and a courier from Mahabubabad District of Telangana on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Police also seized a 12 bore single barrel gun and revolutionary literature from their possession. Superintendent of Police (SP) N Koti Reddy stated that the arrested had been identified as BijjaRampratapalias Pratap, dalam member, involved in six offences including a murder, a native of Motlatimmapuram of BayyaramMandal (administrative sub-division), and the courier Daravath Harichand of Bhadruthanda village under Enkoor Mandal in Khammam District of the State.
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February - 26 
The spokesperson of Pakistan armed forces Major General Asif Ghafoor on February 26 claimed that several Indian Air Force jets had crossed the Line of Control (LOC) from Muzaffarabad sector and dropped payload at Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa."Indian
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The spokesperson of Pakistan armed forces Major General Asif Ghafoor on February 26 claimed that several Indian Air Force jets had crossed the Line of Control (LOC) from Muzaffarabad sector and dropped payload at Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa."Indian Air Force violated Line of Control. Pakistan Air Force immediately scrambled. Indian aircrafts gone back. Details to follow.," the spokesperson of Pakistan armed forces, Major General Asif Ghafoor, tweeted early on February 26 morning.
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February - 26 
Pakistan on February 26 categorically rejected Indian claim of carrying out an airstrike in the Pakistani territory and killing 350 terrorists, declaring the incursion just a ‘dry run’ that was effectively and immediately repulsed by the Pakistan Air
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Pakistan on February 26 categorically rejected Indian claim of carrying out an airstrike in the Pakistani territory and killing 350 terrorists, declaring the incursion just a ‘dry run’ that was effectively and immediately repulsed by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), reports Daily Times. “Today, the prime minister has asked everyone to get ready for every eventuality. We are all ready. Now it is time for India to wait for our response,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Asif Ghafoor told a press conference. “The response will come at a point and time of our choosing, where our civil-military leadership decides, and as a matter of fact, has decided,” he added. ISPR DG Major General Asif Ghafoor said that the Indian fighter jets attempted to intrude from three sectors including Sialkot-Lahore, Okara-Bahawalpur and Kiran in Muzaffarabad, which were timely spotted and repulsed by Pakistan’s regular Combat Air Patrol (CAP) teams, he said. He said after the Pulwama incident, tensions mounted and Pakistan started carrying out regular CAP missions to effectively respond to any aggression, under which one or two CAP missions used to remain airborne all the time. “Last night, our radars were observing them. They had earlier come closer to our border but did not cross it. Last night, their first visibility was observed near the Sialkot and Lahore border. They were seen approaching the border. Our Combat Air Patrol (CAP) team approached and challenged them. They did not cross,” he said. “As per the SOP (standard operating procedure), when the first team got committed there, the next CAP team was automatically airborne. During this, another one of their formation was picked in Bahawalpur sector. The second standby team went down south and challenged it. We then observed that the heavier of their teams was approaching Muzaffarabad sector from Kiran Valley. When our third CAP team challenged them, they had crossed the LoC,” he added. “Their approaching of the border, the challenge and their return took four minutes,” he asserted.
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February - 26 
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said if any Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader is found to have links with war crimes, he will have to face trial -- no matter which name the party takes in future, reports Daily Star. “Jamaat's ap
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Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said if any Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader is found to have links with war crimes, he will have to face trial -- no matter which name the party takes in future, reports Daily Star. “Jamaat's appeal against the High Court judgement that cancelled its registration as a political party is currently pending with the Appellate Division. If the apex court upholds the High Court order, Jamaat's registration will finally be scrapped and they will not be able to operate in Bangladesh as a political party,” he told reporters.
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February - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two suspected militants ofJama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Bairul Islam (34) and Shafiqul Islam, (48), with some books on jihad and leaflets from Ajhoir village in Nachole upazila on February 26, reports Da
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two suspected militants ofJama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Bairul Islam (34) and Shafiqul Islam, (48), with some books on jihad and leaflets from Ajhoir village in Nachole upazila on February 26, reports Daily Star.
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February - 26 
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global policy setter on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), has made the initial determination that Sri Lanka has completed its action plan, reports Colombo Page on Fe
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global policy setter on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), has made the initial determination that Sri Lanka has completed its action plan, reports Colombo Page on February 26. As part of its ongoing review of compliance with the AML/CFT standards, FATF at the Plenary held during February20-22, 2019 in Paris has decided that Sri Lanka warrants an on-site assessment to verify that the implementation of AML/CFT reforms has begun and is being sustained, and that the necessary political commitment remains in place to sustain implementation in the future.As per the decision taken by FATF Plenary, a team of evaluators will be visiting Sri Lanka during May 2019 and the team will meet all relevant stakeholders, including the private sector and the highest political authorities to verify the implementation of the FATF Action Plan and to ascertain Sri Lanka's political commitment towards implementation of AML/CFT.
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February - 26 
14 Taliban militants were killed in similar operations in Tarinkot city of Uruzgan and Dasht-e-Qala District of Takhar province.
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14 Taliban militants were killed in similar operations in Tarinkot city of Uruzgan and Dasht-e-Qala District of Takhar province.
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February - 26 
Afghan Security Forces killed nine militants in Nesh District on February 26, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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Afghan Security Forces killed nine militants in Nesh District on February 26, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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February - 26 
Airstrikes by the Afghan Air Force killed six unidentified militants in vicinity of Tarin kot city on February 26, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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Airstrikes by the Afghan Air Force killed six unidentified militants in vicinity of Tarin kot city on February 26, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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February - 26 
At least 19 Taliban militants were killed during the Afghan Special Forces operations and airstrikes which were conducted in Sangin district of Helmand, Qarabagh and Andar districts of Ghazni, and Shindand District of Herat province.
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At least 19 Taliban militants were killed during the Afghan Special Forces operations and airstrikes which were conducted in Sangin district of Helmand, Qarabagh and Andar districts of Ghazni, and Shindand District of Herat province.
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February - 26 
At least three militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during the operations of the Afghan and Coalition Forces in in the vicinity of Mamand Tangi area of Achin District, reports Khaama Press on Feb
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At least three militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during the operations of the Afghan and Coalition Forces in in the vicinity of Mamand Tangi area of Achin District, reports Khaama Press on February 27.
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February - 26 
In operations by the Afghan Special Forces and airstrikes killed 40 militants in Nangarahr, Wardak, Ghazni, Uruzgan, Logar, Takhar, Paktia, and Helmand provinces in the past 24 hours, reports Khaama Press on February 27.
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In operations by the Afghan Special Forces and airstrikes killed 40 militants in Nangarahr, Wardak, Ghazni, Uruzgan, Logar, Takhar, Paktia, and Helmand provinces in the past 24 hours, reports Khaama Press on February 27.
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February - 26 
National Directorate of Security (NDS) arrested two suicide bombers including a Pakistani national were arrested before they manage to reach Kabul and conduct attacks, reports Khaama Press on February 27. Provincial Governor of Nangarhar Shah Mahmood
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National Directorate of Security (NDS) arrested two suicide bombers including a Pakistani national were arrested before they manage to reach Kabul and conduct attacks, reports Khaama Press on February 27. Provincial Governor of Nangarhar Shah Mahmood Miakhel said that one of the detained individuals has been identified as Khademullah who is originally a Pakistani citizen and his comrade has been identified as Usman who hails from Watapur district of Kunar province. According to Miakhel, the two individuals were looking to carry out suicide attacks in Kabul city and were being deployed to Kabul from Haska Mina district by Islamic State- Khurasan (ISK) group. He also added that the two suicide bombers were travelling with fake national identity cards.
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February - 26 
The Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on February 26 said that everyone in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, are tired of the war and that the group is now “serious” about a political settlement to the conflict in the country, reports
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The Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on February 26 said that everyone in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, are tired of the war and that the group is now “serious” about a political settlement to the conflict in the country, reports Tolo News. “I feel that not only our nation but also a majority of Taliban fighters are also tired of war and want peace,” Hekmatyar said in an interview to the portal. “There is a possibility that a smaller number of them [Taliban] will still insist on war.” Gulbuddin Hekmatyar signed a peace deal with the Afghan Government in 2016,
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February - 26 
Three Taliban militants killed in air strikes in Zurmat District of Paktia province.
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Three Taliban militants killed in air strikes in Zurmat District of Paktia province.
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February - 26 
Three Taliban militants were killed during the operations in Achin district of Nangarhar and Chak District of Wardak province.
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Three Taliban militants were killed during the operations in Achin district of Nangarhar and Chak District of Wardak province.
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February - 26 
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on February 26 urged the citizens of Maldives not to advocate religious extremism, reports AVAS.MV. While addressing at the opening ceremony of “The National Dialogue on Promoting Peace and Security” organized by Natio
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on February 26 urged the citizens of Maldives not to advocate religious extremism, reports AVAS.MV. While addressing at the opening ceremony of “The National Dialogue on Promoting Peace and Security” organized by National Counter Terrorism Center and UNDP, the president said ideologies that support radical Islam could upset the peace and security of the nation. He further noted that Maldivians have always co-existed peacefully in unity without much difference in opinion over matters. However, different propaganda are at work behind the scenes to bring about disagreements in the society, and negligence in raising children according to Islamic values is causing undue differences within the society, noted the president. While two extremes exist where one group supports terrorism and extremist ideologies, and the other ridicules and blasphemies Islam, the President stressed the importance of maintaining the Maldives' peaceful identity in the international world. The President also noted that several Maldivians are promoting violent extremism and taking part in civil wars of other foreign nations, which negatively affects the country and its economy. He reiterated the importance of seeking a solution to such issues, noting that more than 35% of the country's population accounts for the youth of the nation, and it is the ideologies of the youth that would shape the nation. Noting the urgency of the matter, the president further pointed out that initiatives such as the National Dialogue on Promoting Peace and Security are key to identifying the causes of violent extremism, and the best ways to address them. The President further urged all citizens to be free from extremism, and to uphold the country’s peace and harmony.
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February - 27 
Another UNLF militant was arrested on February 27 from Loklaobung Bridge in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Sagolsem Raju Meitei aliasTopngakpa.
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Another UNLF militant was arrested on February 27 from Loklaobung Bridge in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Sagolsem Raju Meitei aliasTopngakpa.
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February - 27 
Army and Border Security Force (BSF) continued to strengthen their positions along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Samba and Kathua Districts to meet with any violation of ground or airspace by the P
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Army and Border Security Force (BSF) continued to strengthen their positions along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Samba and Kathua Districts to meet with any violation of ground or airspace by the Pakistan army, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said the troops were well prepared to meet with any eventuality in ground as well as air from Pakistan side and all formations of Army and Air Force were on high alert.
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February - 27 
Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Interlocutor for Naga Talks RN Ravi admitted that “differing positions” on the demand for separate Naga flag and Constitution has delayed signing of the final agreement, reports Nagaland Post on February 28.
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Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Interlocutor for Naga Talks RN Ravi admitted that “differing positions” on the demand for separate Naga flag and Constitution has delayed signing of the final agreement, reports Nagaland Post on February 28. He stated that Government of India (GoI) was ready to consider Naga flag for Pan Naga cultural body and to term the final agreement as Naga “Yehzabo”. He also alleged that Naga negotiators were not agreeable to it. RN Ravi in an interview stated that ‘GoI is aware of Naga people’s sentiment over the flag. It must be respected. Our position is that the Naga flag should be located in the Pan Naga cultural body, which would be a common platform of all the Nagas. Similarly, the final agreement, which would have to be duly incorporated in the Constitution of India.’
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February - 27 
Dissenting the failure of Government of India (GoI) to sign an agreement with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah and Naga National Political Group (NNPG), Naga Hoho decided to boycott meeting with RN Ravi chief interlocutor of peace
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Dissenting the failure of Government of India (GoI) to sign an agreement with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaak Muivah and Naga National Political Group (NNPG), Naga Hoho decided to boycott meeting with RN Ravi chief interlocutor of peace talks, reports The Sangai Express on February 28. Naga Hoho is the apex body of naga tribes. Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) also boycotted the scheduled meeting with RN Ravi. Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) and the United Naga Council (UNC) also had decided to stay away from the meeting with RN Ravi. New Indian Express further adds that Naga Hoho President Chuba Ozukum stated that ‘In our previous meetings, he (Ravi) had always told us that the peace talks covered all points and that there will be a comprehensive solution. He had also said that the talks were in a very advanced stage. However, the much-desired solution continues to elude the Nagas. Their (Centre’s) behaviour speaks volumes of their insincerity and the lack of political will towards solving the problem. So, we didn’t find any reason to meet him’.
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February - 27 
Earlier on February 27, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from the Imphal Ukhrul road between Litan and Shakpao in Ukhrul District, E-pao.
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Earlier on February 27, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from the Imphal Ukhrul road between Litan and Shakpao in Ukhrul District, E-pao.
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February - 27 
India on February 27 summoned the acting high commissioner of Pakistan and demanded immediate and safe return of an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot who was detained by Pakistan following an aerial engagement by air forces of the two countries, reports D
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India on February 27 summoned the acting high commissioner of Pakistan and demanded immediate and safe return of an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot who was detained by Pakistan following an aerial engagement by air forces of the two countries, reports Daily Excelsior. It has also been made clear to Pakistan that no harm should be caused to the Indian defence personnel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, adding it has conveyed strong objection to the neighbouring country at the “vulgar display” of injured personnel in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention. India also handed over to Pakistan a dossier on “specific details” of involvement of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the Pulwama terror attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as also the presence of camps of the United Nations (UN)-proscribed terror outfit in that country.
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February - 27 
Manipur Chief Minister (CM) Biren Singh stated in the Legislative Assembly that Police Department would be equipped with sniper rifles in addition to MP5 sub-machine guns and bomb diffusing kits as a part of police modernization, reports Indian Expre
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Manipur Chief Minister (CM) Biren Singh stated in the Legislative Assembly that Police Department would be equipped with sniper rifles in addition to MP5 sub-machine guns and bomb diffusing kits as a part of police modernization, reports Indian Express on February 28. The CM also added that nine sniper rifles and unspecified numbers of MP5 rifles and bomb diffusing kits has been ordered. He also added that 2217 newly passed out police personnel would be deployed in Police stations.
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February - 27 
NSCN-IM ‘steering committee’ ‘convener’ RH Raising on February 27 stated that Framework Agreement was based on uniqueness of Nagas’, reports Nagaland Post on March 1. He also added that unique history meant that Nagas have the history of independence
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NSCN-IM ‘steering committee’ ‘convener’ RH Raising on February 27 stated that Framework Agreement was based on uniqueness of Nagas’, reports Nagaland Post on March 1. He also added that unique history meant that Nagas have the history of independence and have never been a part of the union of India or that of Myanmar. He also added that India has recognized the sovereignty of the Nagas and the territories of the Nagas by affirming that Nagas were the owner of their land and mineral resources. He was speaking in a joint consultative meeting with Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA’s) and Members of Parliament (MP’s).
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February - 27 
Pakistan army on February 27 started heavy mortar shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote, Mankote and Mendhar sectors of Poonch District targeting forward posts of the Army and civilian locations, reports Daily Excelsior. The In
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Pakistan army on February 27 started heavy mortar shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote, Mankote and Mendhar sectors of Poonch District targeting forward posts of the Army and civilian locations, reports Daily Excelsior. The Indian side retaliated effectively. There was intense exchange of shelling and firing on the LoC till late February 27 night, sources said, adding that when the reports last came in, there had been no casualties or damage on the Indian side. Pakistan was reported to have suffered some damage but exact quantum wasn’t known.
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February - 27 
Pakistani troops on February 27 intensely shelled Indian posts in Uri sector in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani Army fired mortar shells towards Indian posts in the early hours today, a Police official said. He said there were
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Pakistani troops on February 27 intensely shelled Indian posts in Uri sector in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani Army fired mortar shells towards Indian posts in the early hours today, a Police official said. He said there were no reports of any casualties so far. The official said the Indian Army retaliated to the Pakistani action in an equal measure. The exchange of fire across the LoC in Uri sector was going in when reports last came in, he added.
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February - 27 
Pro-Khalistan slogans were painted on the walls of RidhiSidhi Colony and on a mile stone in Alamgarh in Ferozpur District on February 27, reports The Tribune. Police was notified after public noticed ‘Khalistan Zindabad’ and “Referendum 2020” slogans
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Pro-Khalistan slogans were painted on the walls of RidhiSidhi Colony and on a mile stone in Alamgarh in Ferozpur District on February 27, reports The Tribune. Police was notified after public noticed ‘Khalistan Zindabad’ and “Referendum 2020” slogans.
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February - 27 
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was 'wanted' since several years for his involvement in a bomb blast case in Jharkhand and other criminal activities, from Ranodara village in A
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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was 'wanted' since several years for his involvement in a bomb blast case in Jharkhand and other criminal activities, from Ranodara village in Ahmedabad District of Gujarat on February 27, reports DNA. The alleged Maoist, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was living in Ahmedabad for the last five years. The ATS said in a release that Sitaram Manjhi (45), a native of Dhanbad in Jharkhand, was detained from Ranodara village of Ahmedabad's Daskroitaluka (revenue sub-division) following a tip-off about his involvement in various Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activities in Jharkhand in the past. Manjhi admitted during questioning that he had joined KrantikariKisan Committee, a Naxal outfit in Jharkhand in 2004. Manjhi allegedly told the Police that he and his associates were arrested for their involvement in loot of two SLR rifles and cartridges during an attack on Angarpathra Railway Police Station in Dhanbad District of Jharkhand in 2009.
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February - 27 
The Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets on February 27 repulsed major Pakistan Air Force (PAF) attempt to cause extensive damage on Indian troops positions or infrastructure by shooting down PAF’s F-16 fighter aircraft and forcing others to beat the
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets on February 27 repulsed major Pakistan Air Force (PAF) attempt to cause extensive damage on Indian troops positions or infrastructure by shooting down PAF’s F-16 fighter aircraft and forcing others to beat the hasty retreat in Rajouri and Poonch sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. However, in the process, IAF lost fighter MiG-21 Bison jet, whose pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman ejected in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and was held captive by the Pakistan Army. According to sources, three Pakistani jets violated Indian air space, the package of the aircrafts deployed by PAF for the operation was “significantly large” as it comprised a fleet of JF-17 and F-16 combat aircrafts. The Pakistani jets targeted the Indian Army bases in Krishna Ghati and Nangi Tekri in Poonch district and an ammunition point at Narian in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District, sources added. Sources also revealed that the PAF jets had an Indian Army Brigade Headquarters and an ammunition point as their target when they dropped three non-guided bombs on them but missed the target with significant distance. Images from the site of exploded ordnance revealed shallow craters in grassy knolls. Minutes after Pakistani jets violated the Indian air space, the IAF’s MiG-21 and Sukhoi jets engaged with the enemy jets and successfully thwarted their attempts to bomb a number of key military installations. In the ensuing engagement, a MiG-21 Bison of the IAF shot down a Pakistani jet, F-16, firing an R-73 air-to-air missile before being hit. It was not clear whether the IAF jet was fired from a Pakistani jet or was brought down by a missile attack by ground-based air defence, sources said. All Indian Air Force personnel returned safely to their air bases around 10.45 am barring Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who ejected after MiG-21 Bison was shot down but landed in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and was held captive by the Pakistan Army. Sources said bombs fired by the Pakistani jets caused no casualties or damage excepting minor injuries to a minor girl, who was hit by splinters of the explosion. Areeba Kounsar daughter of Mohammad Kabeer of Dheri Layote was the only victim of Pakistan bombing as she was hit by shells of one of the blasts.
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February - 27 
The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, who were trained in the Balakot camp in Pakistan that was bombed by the Indian fighter jets, used to take four major infiltration routes to enter Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks, officials said on Februar
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, who were trained in the Balakot camp in Pakistan that was bombed by the Indian fighter jets, used to take four major infiltration routes to enter Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks, officials said on February 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Kel, located in the Neelam valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has also been used as the launching point for the terrorists who used to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir. The infiltration routes, which were often used by the JeM terrorists to enter India were Balakot-Kel-Dudhniyal in Kupwara District, Balakot-Kel-KainthawaIi in Magam forest in Kupwara, Balakot-Kel-Lolab in Kupwara and Balakot-Kel- Kachama-Kralpora in Kupwara, a security official said. The JeM terrorists used to undergo different types of training courses like a three months advance combat course known as Daura-e-Khas, advance armed training course called Daura-Al-Raad and refresher a training programme.
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February - 27 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 27 conducted raids at 11 locations in South Kashmir at the houses of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants, the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the militants and separatist leaders, reports Daily Excelsior
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 27 conducted raids at 11 locations in South Kashmir at the houses of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants, the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the militants and separatist leaders, reports Daily Excelsior. The NIA teams on February 27 morning conducted simultaneous searches at 11 locations in South Kashmir in the ongoing investigation into attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama on February 14 and terror funding case. The raids were conducted besides others at the houses of Mudassir Ahmad Khan and Sajjad Bhat, both active militants of JeM, and key accused persons in the Pulwama attack. Searches were also conducted in the houses of active OGWs of JeM in Tral, Awantipora and Pulwama areas of South Kashmir. NIA has recovered incriminating materials including diaries containing coded writings.
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February - 27 
Tripura Police on February 27 arrested six surrendered militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from an unspecified location, reports Northeast Today. They were involved in robbing a petrol pump in Udaipur area of Gomati District. The
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Tripura Police on February 27 arrested six surrendered militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from an unspecified location, reports Northeast Today. They were involved in robbing a petrol pump in Udaipur area of Gomati District. The arrestees were identified as Falguni Hari Jamatia, SarikDebbarma, Victor Jamatia, PushpasadhganJamatia K V Molsom and DayalJamatia. Police recovered INR 30,000 a 9MM pistol, nine live cartridges and a dagger from the ex- militants.
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February - 27 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Meemendar area in Shopian District on February 27 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a search operation which turned into an encounter after mi
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Meemendar area in Shopian District on February 27 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a search operation which turned into an encounter after militants opened fire towards the SFs. The two militants were killed in the ensuing gunfight. The officials said the slain militants were affiliated with proscribed JeM. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the scene of the encounter, sources said.
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February - 27 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 27 said the IAF air strike on terror camps in Pakistan was carried out with caution and no civilian was hurt in it, but the neighbouring country wants to defame India nevertheless, reports Daily Exc
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on February 27 said the IAF air strike on terror camps in Pakistan was carried out with caution and no civilian was hurt in it, but the neighbouring country wants to defame India nevertheless, reports Daily Excelsior. India has given a befitting reply to the neighbouring country, Singh said and reiterated that Kashmir will always be a part of India and no power in the world can separate it from the country.
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February - 27 
Young Mizo Association (YMA), a Mizo youth organisation has intensified agitation demanding removal of names of the Reangs (Brus) from voters list residing in Tripura for more than two decades, reports Northeast Today on February 28. Vanlalruata, Pre
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Young Mizo Association (YMA), a Mizo youth organisation has intensified agitation demanding removal of names of the Reangs (Brus) from voters list residing in Tripura for more than two decades, reports Northeast Today on February 28. Vanlalruata, President YMA, in a press conference at Aizawl stated that YMA wanted the removed before the upcoming Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament).
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February - 27 
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said that the Counter Terrorism Bill, if enacted, would be repressive of all the institutions, the trade unions and the media, reports Daily Mirror on February 28. SLPP Chairman Prof. G.L. Peiris said that it was a
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said that the Counter Terrorism Bill, if enacted, would be repressive of all the institutions, the trade unions and the media, reports Daily Mirror on February 28. SLPP Chairman Prof. G.L. Peiris said that it was a bizarre piece of legislation seeking to terrorise all the institutions under the pretext of countering terrorism. He said Section 3(C) of the Bill seeks to define any damage to the Government properties and facilities as acts of terrorism. He said the present Government even charged some protestors including a few MPs (Members of Parliament) for causing damage to the tar on the road by burning an effigy during a protest in Hambantota.
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February - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘dalam (armed squad) commander’ couple surrendered to Police in Nirmal District of Telangana on February 28, reports The Hindu. Gond tribal Pendur Gangabai alias Latha (32), hails from Burgupalli in Mamd
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘dalam (armed squad) commander’ couple surrendered to Police in Nirmal District of Telangana on February 28, reports The Hindu. Gond tribal Pendur Gangabai alias Latha (32), hails from Burgupalli in Mamda Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District while another Gond tribal Madakam Sunil (30), hails from Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh. Both laid down arms signifying fruition of sustained efforts made by District Superintendent of Police (SP), C. Shashidhar Raju. Karimnagar Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) P. Promod Kumar and SP, Raju said Gangabai, who had participated in three exchanges of fire with the police, was attracted to revolutionary songs by Naxalites and joined the Kondralpet and Sircilla dalams in 2000. In 2004 she shifted to Chhattisgarh where she became a member of the newly formed One Company of Maoists and was given a .303 rifle. In 2007, Latha was made ‘assistant commander’ and was elevated as ‘dalam commander’ in 2009 and was given an INSAS weapon. After the death of her husband, Tirupati, she married Sunil in 2013. Sunil had joined the underground movement in 2005 when he was Class VIII student to take revenge on Salwa Judum, an anti-Maoist vigilante group, as its activists had burnt down his home. In 2006 he joined Indravati dalam and was made ‘assistant commander’ of Nelnar dalam and was subsequently elevated as ‘dalam commander’.
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February - 28 
A factional clash occurred between militants of unidentified Kuki militant groups on February 28 at Kalapahar in Kangpokpi District, reports Imphal Free Press. One militant, the ‘chairman’ of Kuki Defence Force (KDF) identified as LimminlenKhongsai w
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A factional clash occurred between militants of unidentified Kuki militant groups on February 28 at Kalapahar in Kangpokpi District, reports Imphal Free Press. One militant, the ‘chairman’ of Kuki Defence Force (KDF) identified as LimminlenKhongsai was wounded in the incident. He was later arrested from Kangpokpi town in Kangpokpi District. One Lathode; one 9mm Berretta with two Magazines; five Chinese hand grenades; six Grenade (M3-1); one stun grenade; eleven detonators three 40mm HE round (lathode); three 40mm High Explosive (HE) round case; twenty-two 9mm rounds; twelve 5.56mm live round; three 7.62mm live round and one empty case were recovered from the arrestee’s residence. The arrested militant was behind explosions on October 19, 2018 and November 3, 2018 (both in at Kangpokpi Town) as well as February 9, 2019 explosion at Keithelmanbi Military Colony in Kangpokpi District.
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February - 28 
A former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead by suspected Maoists in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 28, reports Devdiscourse. Ramvilas Lohra was shot dead by unidentified rebels at Khunti village of
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A former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead by suspected Maoists in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 28, reports Devdiscourse. Ramvilas Lohra was shot dead by unidentified rebels at Khunti village of the District. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Chandil), D N Banka said, Lohra succumbed to his injuries while being taken to hospital. The SDPO said, Lohra, a former Maoist had returned to the mainstream a few years ago and had also unsuccessfully contested the 2014 Assembly election from Ichagarh seat in Seraikela-Kharsawan District.
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February - 28 
At least eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including five women, were killed in an encounter in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 28, reports The New Indian Express. According to sources, special teams engaged in
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At least eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including five women, were killed in an encounter in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 28, reports The New Indian Express. According to sources, special teams engaged in combing operations at Savegam Forest in Gadchiroli District spotted Maoists near the Telangana border. “The bodies are yet to be identified. Eight Maoists, including five women, were killed in an exchange of fire between the security personnel and Maoists,” a Police said. The special teams had initiated combing operations at different places in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
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February - 28 
Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) on February 28 concluded a three-day Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019, reports Indian Express. The exercise was held along the Tripura-Bangladesh Border. According to an official, ‘The mai
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Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) on February 28 concluded a three-day Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019, reports Indian Express. The exercise was held along the Tripura-Bangladesh Border. According to an official, ‘The main objective of this exercise was to plan and conduct anti-smuggling and anti-criminal activity related operations with ultimate aim of achieving better joint operational efficiency and border management in the area of responsibility.’ A series of joint exercises and exchanges are being held in the Tripura-Bangla frontier since a four-day standoff between the two forces centring 31 Rohingya people who were found crossing the international border into Bangladesh.
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February - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found posted at some places of Kalyansinghpur Block (administrative unit) in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 28, protesting against the Government’s alleged attempt to suppress the “Sa
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found posted at some places of Kalyansinghpur Block (administrative unit) in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 28, protesting against the Government’s alleged attempt to suppress the “Save Niyamgiri” campaign, reports The Pioneer. The posters were reportedly put up by the Baghuna Divisional Committee of the CPI-Maoist. While two posters were found near the Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office, two others were seen put up near the Anganwadi center in Parasol. Urging local intellectuals and nature lovers to join their protest to save Niyamgiri, the Maoists have called upon the people not to get misguided by the false promises made by the Government. In the posters the Maoists have also compared Government’s plan to hand over Niyamgiri to Sterlite and OMC as sheer fascism. Besides, the posters have also raised the issue of setting up Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Trilochanpur despite opposition from people.
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February - 28 
Five Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) members were sentenced to life imprisonment and five acquitted on February 28 for procession of explosives by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bhopal (Bhopal District), reports Busi
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Five Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) members were sentenced to life imprisonment and five acquitted on February 28 for procession of explosives by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bhopal (Bhopal District), reports Business Standard. Madhya Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) had arrested three SIMI activists with a cache of explosives during a raid in Mahidpur area in Ujjain District on January 1, 2013. Nine others were arrested subsequently. Eight hundred gelatine sticks, 540 detonators, a 'gelatin bomb', a pipe bomb and 11 other types of bombs were recovered from the accused.
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February - 28 
On February 28, an individual identified as Mohammad Shahrukh from Uttar Pradesh was arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) along the Pakistan border in Punjab's Ferozepur District, reports The Hindu. According to a BSF official, ‘During questioning
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On February 28, an individual identified as Mohammad Shahrukh from Uttar Pradesh was arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) along the Pakistan border in Punjab's Ferozepur District, reports The Hindu. According to a BSF official, ‘During questioning, his answers were incoherent and contradictory. He has been handed over to police for further investigation and questioning’. Business Standard further adds that BSF recovered a mobile phone with Pakistani sim card and the contact number used by him was added in eight Pakistan-based groups. Six other Pakistani phone numbers were also retrieved from him.
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February - 28 
One woman, identified as Amina Akhter was killed and two others including an Army soldier were injured as the Pakistani army on February 28 shelled almost all major sectors on the Line of Control (LoC) in twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri p
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One woman, identified as Amina Akhter was killed and two others including an Army soldier were injured as the Pakistani army on February 28 shelled almost all major sectors on the Line of Control (LoC) in twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri pounding forward posts of the troops and civilian areas with long range mortars, 105 mm Howitzer guns and heavy fire arms, reports Daily Excelsior. Amina Akhter was killed two others were injured in Pakistan shelling during the day in Chajjala area of Mendhar sector in Poonch District. According to reports, it was virtually a war-like situation in most parts of the LoC especially Mendhar, Mankote, Balakote, Khari Karmara and Degwar sectors of Poonch District and Nowshera and Sunderbani sectors in Rajouri District, where mortar shells fired by Pakistan troops landed deep inside the civilian areas, spreading panic and fear among the people, who confined themselves to houses or bunkers. This was for the first time that Pakistan army used artillery fire with Howitzer 105 mm guns to target civilian areas in the past many years. The Howitzer guns were used in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District and its shells fell in Kalal area of Nowshera sector but fortunately missed the intended targets and there were no losses. According to sources, more than 70 villages and forward posts were targeted in Pakistan army’s shelling and firing in the two Districts. Pounding of the civilian areas by the Pakistan army continued throughout the day and in some areas, it was going on till late on February 28 night. The Indian side retaliated Pakistan shelling and firing very effectively at all the places. In view of the prevailing situation, authorities have ordered a temporary closure of educational institutions located within five kilometers of the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch.
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February - 28 
Over 250 border outposts (BoPs) along India-Nepal border in state have been put on high alert in the wake of India-Pakistan tensions, reports Times of India on March 1. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Deputy Inspector General (Frontier Headquarters) stated
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Over 250 border outposts (BoPs) along India-Nepal border in state have been put on high alert in the wake of India-Pakistan tensions, reports Times of India on March 1. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Deputy Inspector General (Frontier Headquarters) stated that ‘As the state’s border with Nepal is porous and people from both sides frequently enter into each other’s territory, it has been made mandatory for them to undergo body frisking at the respective BoPs’. A total of 12 battalions of the SSB are deployed on the India-Nepal border while two battalions are deployed on the Bangladesh border near Kishanganj. Special vigil is being maintained at the two borders – Raxaul border in East Champaran District and Jogbani border in Araria District. Several villages along the porous border at Raxaul and Jogbani were reported to have Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) presence. Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) Yasin Bhatkal was among a dozen top terrorists who were arrested from India-Nepal border in Bihar.
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February - 28 
Pakistan Prime Minster (PM) Imran Khan on February 28 stated in Pakistan Parliament that Indian Air Force (IAF)’s captured pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released on March 1 as a gesture of peace, reports Daily Excelsior. The surpr
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Pakistan Prime Minster (PM) Imran Khan on February 28 stated in Pakistan Parliament that Indian Air Force (IAF)’s captured pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released on March 1 as a gesture of peace, reports Daily Excelsior. The surprise announcement came barely an hour after Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Prime Minister Khan is ready to talk to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to de-escalate Indo-Pak tensions.
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February - 28 
People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader was killed in a gun battle with Police in Ramgarh District of Jharkhand early on February 28, reports Telangana Today. The slain PLFI cadre identified as Bajiram Mahto, an ‘area commander’ of the PLFI
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People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader was killed in a gun battle with Police in Ramgarh District of Jharkhand early on February 28, reports Telangana Today. The slain PLFI cadre identified as Bajiram Mahto, an ‘area commander’ of the PLFI outfit, was killed during the gun battle in Tundi forest. He was wanted in many cases, including abduction and seeking extortion, Police said. PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre following an encounter in a forest patch of Singhanmadgu village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 28, reports The Pioneer. Acting on inputs about the prese
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre following an encounter in a forest patch of Singhanmadgu village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 28, reports The Pioneer. Acting on inputs about the presence of Maoist rebels in Kistaram and Chintagufa areas, various joint teams of the Special Task Force (STF), the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s specialised CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit were dispatched from different locations. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sukma Jitendra Shukla said, when one of the patrolling teams was cordoning off the forest of Singhanmadgu, a group of armed Maoists fired at the SF personnel, leading to the gun-battle. After the encounter, the body of a male rebel and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related material were recovered from the spot, he said. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be established.
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February - 28 
Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on February 28 arrested two individuals and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at Hare Street in Kolkata, reports Millennium Post. FICN worth NR 7,00,000 was recovered from the arrestees.
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Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on February 28 arrested two individuals and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at Hare Street in Kolkata, reports Millennium Post. FICN worth NR 7,00,000 was recovered from the arrestees.
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February - 28 
The Government of India on February 28 declared Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir as an unlawful organization for a period of five years on the ground that it was in close touch with militant outfits and supporting extremism, reports Daily Exc
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The Government of India on February 28 declared Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir as an unlawful organization for a period of five years on the ground that it was in close touch with militant outfits and supporting extremism, reports Daily Excelsior. According to a notification in this regard, issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) has been indulging in activities, which are prejudicial to internal security, public order and have the potential of disrupting the unity and integrity of the country. “The Central Government is of the opinion that JeI is in close touch with militant outfits and is supporting extremism and militancy in Jammu Kashmir and elsewhere,” read the notification, which was issued after a high-level meeting on security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held at New Delhi, on February 28 evening. Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is believed to be the political outfit of banned terrorist organisation Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), led by Syed Salahuddin, who had crossed over to Pakistan in late eighties and has been coordinating the Kashmir based militant outfits as chief of United Jehad Council (UJC). Stating that JeI is involved in anti-national and subversive activities in the country intended to cause disaffection, the Central Government further opined that if the unlawful acts of the outfit are not curbed and controlled immediately, it is likely to escalate its seditious activities, including attempt to carve out an Islamic State out of the territory of Union of India by destablising the Government established by law. “Jel is supporting claims for secession of a part of the Indian territory from the Union and supporting terrorist and separatist groups fighting for this purpose by indulging in activities and articulations intended to disrupt the territorial integrity of India,” says the notification adding that if not banned, it would continue advocating secession of the State of J&K from the Union of India while disputing the accession.
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February - 28 
United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) claimed that they have not given any logistical support to Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N), reports The Sangai Express on March 1.
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United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) claimed that they have not given any logistical support to Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N), reports The Sangai Express on March 1.
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February - 28 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Moreh Market in Tengnoupal District, reports Nagaland Post on March 1.
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Moreh Market in Tengnoupal District, reports Nagaland Post on March 1.
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February - 28 
Pakistan on February 28 said it had received the Indian dossier on the Pulwama attack, reports The Nation. Indian had handed over the dossier to Pakistan’s acting High Commissioner in New Delhi on February 27. While speaking to reporters, Foreign Off
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Pakistan on February 28 said it had received the Indian dossier on the Pulwama attack, reports The Nation. Indian had handed over the dossier to Pakistan’s acting High Commissioner in New Delhi on February 27. While speaking to reporters, Foreign Office spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal said the dossier was being evaluated and evidence provided was being reviewed. “If there is actionable evidence, Pakistan will act,” Dr Faisal said, adding Prime Minister Imran Khan has also given a clear message on this. The spokesman said Pakistan was ready to hold talks with India and they should be held not only on terrorism but other issues as well.
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February - 28 
Peshawar High Court judge Justice Mohammad Ayub was left wounded after he was shot at by a group of unidentified assailants in the Phase 5 area of Hayatabad in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the morning of February 28 (tod
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Peshawar High Court judge Justice Mohammad Ayub was left wounded after he was shot at by a group of unidentified assailants in the Phase 5 area of Hayatabad in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the morning of February 28 (today), reports The News. Justice Mohammad Ayub Khan was appointed as the judge of Peshawar High Court in 2017. Before his elevation, he served as judge of accountability court in Peshawar.
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February - 28 
The Daesh/Islamic State (IS) chief of Sindh-Balochistan chapter, Molvi Abdullah Brohi and his deputy Hafeez Brohi, were killed in an encounter by the Shikarpur Police (Sindh) in Sibi District of Balochistan on February 28, reports Daily Times. Sajjad
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The Daesh/Islamic State (IS) chief of Sindh-Balochistan chapter, Molvi Abdullah Brohi and his deputy Hafeez Brohi, were killed in an encounter by the Shikarpur Police (Sindh) in Sibi District of Balochistan on February 28, reports Daily Times. Sajjad Ameer Sadozai, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shikarpur told the media persons during press conference held at his office that Molvi Abdullah Brohi and Hafeez Brohi, the Ameer (chief) and Naib Ameer (Deputy chief) of Daish Sindh and Balochistan chapter, respectively, were involved in plotting and carrying out many suicide attacks, remote control blasts and IDE blasts in Sindh and Balochistan. SSP Sajjad Ameer Sadozai claimed that Police have recovered four hand grenades, two Kalashnikovs and two TT Pistol from their possession. Sindh Government had placed bounty amount PKR 10 million on Hafeez Brohi while PKR five million bounty amount has been announced for Molvi Abdullah Brohi, SSP said.
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February - 28 
Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office Ramesh Dhakal, who has been consulting conflict victims on transitional issues, said chances of the Government registering a new bill to amend the Truth and Reconciliation Act (TRA) was slim in the ongoing ses
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Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office Ramesh Dhakal, who has been consulting conflict victims on transitional issues, said chances of the Government registering a new bill to amend the Truth and Reconciliation Act (TRA) was slim in the ongoing session of the Parliament, reports The Himalayan Times on March 1. “It’s not merely a legal issue but also a political issue that requires consensus at the political level and I think the political leaders are yet reach consensus,” he said. Dhakal added his office needed to hold more consultations with the conflict victims on transitional justice issues. Rights activists have, however, criticised the Government for its failure to amend the Transitional Justice (TJ) Act. The Government recently extended the term of two transitional bodies — Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) — for one more year, but it did not extend the tenure of their office bearers whose term will expire on April 13.
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February - 28 
Rapid Action battalion (RAB) has arrested a militant, Bappi Sarkar (24), allegedly involved with the banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Farmgate area of the city on February 28, reports Dhaka Tribune. The man, identifie
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Rapid Action battalion (RAB) has arrested a militant, Bappi Sarkar (24), allegedly involved with the banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Farmgate area of the city on February 28, reports Dhaka Tribune. The man, identified, is a trainer of JMB’s female wing, RAB said. RAB says the man has been involved in militancy for seven or eight years.
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February - 28 
A plan under consideration as part of the peace negotiations would pull all of the roughly 14,000 US troops from Afghanistan within three to five years, along with other international troops in the region, Tolo News reported on March 1. Portions of
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A plan under consideration as part of the peace negotiations would pull all of the roughly 14,000 US troops from Afghanistan within three to five years, along with other international troops in the region, Tolo News reported on March 1. Portions of the plan were shared with the outlet by current and former US and European officials. The plan would halve the US troop presence in Afghanistan in the next few months. With European and Australian troops taking charge of training Afghan forces, remaining US forces would be freed up to focus more attention on counter-terrorism strikes. Taliban in a statement released on February 28 rejected the reports and said such a suggestion was not raised in their talks with US negotiators in Qatar. The statement also said that an interim government was also not discussed during the Doha talks.
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February - 28 
China’s Defense Ministry on February 28 defended military cooperation with Tajikistan following a report of a sizable Chinese troop presence at a base in the country, reports Tolo News. Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang told reporters at a monthly brie
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China’s Defense Ministry on February 28 defended military cooperation with Tajikistan following a report of a sizable Chinese troop presence at a base in the country, reports Tolo News. Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang told reporters at a monthly briefing that cooperation between the two was “in line with” international law and related resolutions passed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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*Data till , May 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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